JP6423375B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a game area where game balls flow down is formed on the front surface of a game board.

  A pachinko machine, which is a typical game machine, includes a game board in which a game area where pachinko balls flow down is defined on the front surface. The game area is provided with a start winning opening through which a pachinko ball can be won (entered), and an internal lottery of the control means performed when the pachinko ball (game ball) wins a prize at the start winning opening. Giving a jackpot game and the type of jackpot game to be granted are determined. In the big hit game, the winning opening of the special winning section provided in the gaming area is opened, and a state in which a pachinko ball can be won through the winning opening of the special winning section is generated (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-43373 A

  However, in the case of a pachinko machine, when the control means decides to give a bonus such as a big hit game by an internal lottery triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball at the start winning opening, the control means also controls the type (value) of the privilege to be granted. Are determined at the same time. As a result, the content of the game becomes a simple one in which a pachinko ball is won at the start winning opening, and there is a problem that the interest of the game cannot be sufficiently enhanced.

  Therefore, in view of the problems inherent in the prior art, the present invention has been proposed to suitably solve these problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can enhance the interest of the game.

In order to overcome the above-mentioned problems and achieve the intended purpose, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present application is:
A game board (20) having a game area (22) in which a game ball can flow down is formed on the front surface, a start winning opening (51a, 52a) provided in the game area (22) and capable of winning a game ball; A hit determination means (81a) for making a hit determination with the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening (51a, 52a) as a trigger, and the determination by the hit determination means (81a) is a hit determination result In a gaming machine configured to grant a winning game determined from a plurality of types according to
The game balls that flow down the game area (22) and pass through the flow path inlet (28a) are distributed, and a plurality of ball entering areas (64a) in which the distributed game balls can enter with a predetermined probability are provided. A distribution part (28),
The allocating unit (28) is configured so that a game ball that has passed through any of the pitched areas (64a) does not pass through the other pitched areas (64a),
When the determination by the winning determination means (81a) is a winning determination result, as a gaming privilege in at least one of the winning game and the corresponding game, one of a plurality of types having different values for the player is selected. It is configured to be able to be determined according to the game ball entering the ball entry area (64a),
The type of gaming privilege that is determined when a gaming ball enters the pitching area (64a) is configured to vary depending on the type of winning game ,
In the case where the gaming privilege is determined when the gaming ball enters the ball entering area (64a) having the lowest probability of entering the game ball among the plurality of ball entering areas (64), It is set so as to determine or make it easier to determine a game privilege with a higher value than when a game ball enters the entrance area (64a), and the probability that the game ball will enter is the highest. When the above-mentioned game benefits are determined when a game ball enters a high entry area (64a), than when a game ball enters another entry area (64a) Set to determine or make it easier to determine low-value gaming benefits,
In the allocating section (28), the plurality of ball entering areas (64a) are provided to be separated from the upstream side in the flow-down direction of the game ball from the downstream side, and the game balls are provided in each ball entering area (64a). The value of the gaming privilege determined when the player enters is configured to increase in order from the upstream entry area (64a) to the downstream entry area (64a),
During the waiting state in which a predetermined transition condition for transitioning to the hit standby state where the type of the gaming privilege can be determined is established and the transition is made, the game ball enters the ball entering area (64a) as an opportunity. Each time the type of gaming privilege is determined, the type of gaming privilege is updated, and information on the type of updated gaming privilege is notified, and the type of gaming privilege determined when the winning standby state has elapsed The gist is that it is configured to give.
According to the invention according to claim 1, since the game privilege in at least one of the winning game and the game after the winning game can be determined by entering the entering area of the gaming ball led to the distributing unit, It is possible to attract the player's interest in the behavior of the game ball in the club.
In addition, it is possible to easily identify which entry area the game ball has entered.
Further, it is possible to attract the player's interest in an aspect in which the game balls are distributed by the distribution unit in the expectation that the game balls will enter the entrance area with a low entrance frequency.
In addition, it is possible to cause the player to play a game with expectation that a valuable game privilege will be determined until the winning standby state elapses.

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
When a predetermined transition condition for transitioning to a state in which the type of gaming privilege can be determined is set, the determination by the hit determination means (81a) becomes a hit determination result, and the transition condition is satisfied, the transition condition is satisfied. The gist of the present invention is that the game privilege determined by the first game ball entering into any of the above-mentioned ball entry areas (64a) after the condition is established is given.
According to this , it can be made easy to identify in which entry area a game privilege to be given is determined triggered by the entry of the game sphere.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

It is a perspective view which shows the pachinko machine which concerns on 1st Example of this invention, Comprising: The state which open | released the front frame is shown. It is a front view which shows the game board which concerns on a 1st Example. It is a disassembled perspective view of the composite winning unit which concerns on a 1st Example. FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of an X region shown in FIG. 2. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure of the pachinko machine concerning a 1st example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the probability of a pachinko ball entering each gate passage opening of a plurality of left gate parts, and the total number of round games determined with the ball entering each gate passage opening. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of jackpot game determined corresponding to a jackpot symbol, and the kind of the total number of round games which comprise a jackpot game. It is a front view of the game board which concerns on a 2nd Example, Comprising: The distribution unit is expanded and shown. (a) is a top view of the croon in a distribution unit, (b) is the sectional view on the AA line of (a).

  Next, a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings by way of preferred embodiments. In the embodiment, a pachinko machine 10 that plays a game using a pachinko ball as a game ball will be described as an example. In the following description, “front”, “rear”, “left”, and “right” refer to the pachinko machine 10 as viewed from the front side (player side) unless otherwise specified.

(About pachinko machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment is formed in a rectangular frame shape that opens forward and backward, and serves as a fixed frame that is installed in a vertically installed posture on an installation frame base (not shown) of a game shop. An inner frame 12 as a main body frame for detachably holding the game board 20 is assembled to the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11 so that it can be opened and closed, and is attached to the rear side of the game board 20. Triggered by the establishment of a “per-determining condition” (triggered by a pachinko ball winning in a first starting winning port 51a of the first starting winning unit 51 or a second starting winning port 52a of the second starting winning unit 52 described later) A symbol display device 17 is detachably arranged as an effect display means for effecting a symbol variation effect by variably displaying an effect decoration symbol (hereinafter referred to as a decoration diagram). Further, on the front side of the middle frame 12, a front frame 13 as a decorative frame in which a window 13 a that opens back and forth is formed at a position corresponding to the game area 22 of the game board 20 is assembled to be openable and closable. . The front frame 13 is provided with a fluoroscopic protective member formed of a glass plate or a transparent synthetic resin material so as to cover the window 13a, and the gaming board 20 facing the window 13a can be seen through from the front side. Protected. In FIG. 1, the fluoroscopic protective member is omitted. Further, a ball tray 14 capable of storing pachinko balls is provided at a position below the window 13 a in the front frame 13, and the ball tray 14 can be opened and closed integrally with the front frame 13. . Two ball trays 14 are assembled to the front frame 13 in the vertical relationship, and only the upper ball tray 14 is shown in FIG. One and both of the upper and lower ball trays 14 may be assembled to the middle frame 12 separately from the front frame 13. Further, the middle frame 12 and the front frame 13 may be configured to include only one ball tray 14. In the first embodiment, as the symbol display device 17, a liquid crystal display device in which a liquid crystal panel is housed in a housing case is adopted, but the present invention is not limited to this. Various conventionally known devices capable of changing and stopping display of decorations such as a dot matrix type display device can be adopted.

  As shown in FIG. 1, an operation for operating a ball striking device 18 disposed in the middle frame 12 is performed at the lower right front portion of the pachinko machine 10 (in the first embodiment, lower right front portion of the front frame 13). A handle 16 is provided. The operation handle 16 includes an operation lever 16a biased in the left rotation direction. When the player turns the operation lever 16a to rotate right, the hitting ball launching device 18 is operated, and the upper side The pachinko balls stored in the ball tray 14 are fired toward the game board 20. Here, the hitting force of the pachinko ball by the hitting ball launching device 18 changes in strength according to the turning amount of the operation lever 16a, and the player adjusts the turning amount of the operation lever 16a. The arrival position of the pachinko ball launched into the game area 22 can be arbitrarily changed. That is, a so-called “left-handed game” in which a player operates a control lever 16a to adjust the amount of rotation to cause a pachinko ball to flow down to a first flow-down area 22a (described later) formed on the game board 20. The game mode can be switched to a so-called “right-handed game” in which a pachinko ball is allowed to flow down to a second flow-down area 22b (described later) formed on the game board 20 so that the game can be performed. It has become.

(About game board 20)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is arranged on a plate-like member (game region forming member) 21 in which a game area 22 in which a pachinko ball can flow down is formed on the front side, and on the back side of the plate-like member 21. An installation member (accommodation space defining member) (not shown) that is provided and defines an accommodation space (not shown) between the plate-like member 21 is provided. The plate-like member 21 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape with a predetermined plate thickness from a synthetic resin material, a veneer material, or the like, and a pachinko ball can flow down by a substantially circular guide rail 23 disposed on the front surface (board surface). A game area 22 is defined. Here, the plate-like member 21 is a transparent plate formed of an acrylic resin, and the accommodation space (not shown) can be seen through from the front side of the plate-like member 21. In addition, in the accommodation space between the plate-like member 21 and the installation member, an effect member 34 that provides an effect by the operation of the movable body and an effect by light emission is installed, and the inside of the accommodation space from the front side of the game board 20 The arranged effect member 34 is configured so that the player can visually check the effect member 34. Further, in the accommodation space, a ball discharge passage (not shown) for discharging the pachinko balls won in the winning portions 51, 52, 70, 56 provided in the plate-like member 21 is provided, and the winning pachinko balls are provided. Can be discharged to the outside of the game board 20.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the guide rail 23 extends from the lower left part of the plate-like member 21 to the upper right part and is formed in an arc shape that bulges leftward, and The plate-shaped member 21 includes an inner rail member 25 that extends to reach the upper right portion, the lower right portion, and the upper left portion and is formed in an arc shape that bulges rightward. The inner rail member 25 is formed in an arc shape having a smaller diameter than the outer rail member 24. The game board 20 is configured such that the inner rail member 25 is positioned on the left end side of the front surface of the plate-like member 21 so as to be separated from the right side (inward in the radial direction) of the outer rail member 24, so The rail members 24 and 25 define a launch passage 26 through which one pachinko ball can pass.Here, the open end of the inner rail member 25 faces the upper left portion of the plate-like member 21. The pachinko ball is disposed so as to define a launch opening 26 a that opens to the game area 22 between the outer rail member 24 and the pachinko ball launched from the hitting ball launching device 18 flies from the lower opening of the launch passage 26. Thus, it is launched into the game area 22 from the launch port 26a.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a step is formed at the connection position between the right end 24 a of the outer rail member 24 and the upper right end 25 a of the inner rail member 25, and a buffer rubber (a depressing portion) 19 is formed at the step portion. Is arranged. That is, the shock absorbing rubber 19 is disposed so as to face the end position of the outer rail member 24, and the pachinko ball launched from the hitting ball launching device 18 and moved to the end position along the outer rail member 24 collides with the shock absorbing rubber 19. By doing so, the colliding pachinko ball can be de-energized. The buffer rubber 19 is located in the second sphere falling region 22b.

  In the plate-like member 21, a mounting port penetrating in the front-rear direction is opened at an appropriate position in the game area 22, and various game board installation parts are arranged for each mounting port. The game board 20 of the first embodiment is provided with a plurality of game board installation parts provided with ball entering portions 51, 52, 56, 61, 62, 70 into which pachinko balls can be entered (winning). Yes. Specifically, the start winning member 36 provided with the first start winning portion 51 as the winning portion, the gate unit 37 provided with a plurality of gate portions 61 as the winning portions, and the normal winning portion 56 as the winning portion. The game board 20 includes a composite winning unit 38 provided with a special winning portion 70 and a gate portion 62, and a frame-shaped decorative member (decorating member) 40 provided with a second starting winning portion 52 as a winning portion. Has been. In the following description, the gate portion provided in the gate unit 37 is referred to as “left gate portion 61”, and the gate portion provided in the composite winning unit 38 is referred to as “right gate portion 62”. That is, in the first embodiment, as the gate portions 61 and 62 through which pachinko balls flowing down the game area 22 can pass, a plurality of left gate portions 61 (left gate passage openings 64a) and one right gate portion 62 (right A gate passage 64b) is provided. And, as will be described in detail later, a big hit game to be given (game per special figure described later) triggered by the entrance (passing) of a pachinko ball into the left gate passage opening (entrance area) 64a of the left gate portion 61 The type (total number of round games to be described later) is determined, and the second start winning portion 52 described later is triggered by the entrance (passing) of a pachinko ball into the right gate passage port 64b of the right gate portion 62. It is determined whether or not the start winning opening 52a is to be opened (whether or not a game is to be generated per ordinary figure described later).

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board installation parts 36, 37, 38, 40 fix the thin plate-like base plate parts 361, 371, 381, 45 to the front surface of the game board 20 (plate-like member 21). It is attached with. These base plate portions 361, 371, 381, 45 are formed with a thickness that allows pachinko balls to pass through the front side with the game board installation parts 36, 37, 38, 40 attached to the plate-like member 21. . The various winning parts (start winning parts 51, 52, special winning part 70, normal winning part 56, left gate part 61, right gate part 62) play the game board installation parts 36, 37, 38, 40. In a state of being attached to the panel 20, the plate-like member 21 is disposed at a position corresponding to the mounting opening.

  In the plate-like member 21 of the game board 20, an out port 30 for discharging the pachinko ball that has flowed down to the lowest position of the game area 22 to the outside of the game board 20 is opened at the lowest position of the game area 22. Yes. That is, a pachinko ball that is launched from the hitting ball launching device 18 and flows down in the game area 22 is provided with a ball winning portion (a start winning portion 51, 52, a special winning portion 70, a normal winning portion 56, The left gate portion 61, the right gate portion 62, etc.) enter (win) a prize ball according to the entered entrance portion, execution of a symbol variation effect, etc. The pachinko ball that has flowed down to the lower part is configured to be discharged out of the apparatus through the out port 30.

  The plate-like member 21 is provided with a large number of game nails 32 in the game area 22, and a rotation guide member 33 that rotates in accordance with the contact of a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 22 is rotatably supported. The pachinko ball flow direction is irregularly changed by contact with the game nail 32 and the rotation guide member 33. The rotation guide member 33 is a member also called a “windmill” having a plurality of (for example, three) contact pieces radially from the center of rotation, and the rotation guide member 33 comes into contact with the pachinko ball against the contact pieces. By rotating 33, it emits in the left-right direction so as to play a pachinko ball. In the first embodiment, the rotation guide member 33 is disposed on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative member 40 (that is, the first flow-down region 22a) described later.

(About the game information display 50)
Here, various display units provided in the game board 20 will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 20 includes a plurality of display units 50A, 50B, 50C, and 50D, and a game information display 50 capable of displaying various game information. The game information display 50 is disposed at a position outside the game area 22 on the game board 20 and is provided at a position that does not interfere with the player who is paying attention to the effect being executed on the symbol display device 17. . Further, the game information display 50 is configured to have a display area smaller than the symbol display device 17 as one display unit, and collects information (game information) displayed on each display unit 50A, 50B, 50C, 50D. It is easy to confirm. Note that the game information display 50 of the first embodiment is composed of a light-emitting display unit made up of a plurality of LEDs, each of which can be individually controlled to light up. 7-segment display, dot matrix, small liquid crystal display, and other display means can be employed.

(Regarding special figure display parts 50A and 50B)
The game information display 50 is provided with first and second special figure display portions 50A and 50B that operate in response to winning in the first and second start winning ports 51a and 52a. The first and second special-figure display units 50A and 50B are electrically connected to the main control board 81 (see FIG. 5), and the main control CPU provided in the main control board 81 (hit determination means, privilege) The display content is controlled by the determining means 81a. Here, the first special figure display unit 50A displays a variation of a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as a special figure) triggered by a prize (detection by a first start prize detection sensor SE1 described later) in the first start prize opening 51a. (Hereafter, it may be referred to as special figure fluctuation display) After starting, finally one of the multiple types of special symbols will be stopped and displayed as a special figure showing the result of the big hit lottery (judgment per special figure) It is configured. In addition, the second special figure display unit 50B displays a special figure change display (hereinafter referred to as a special figure change display) triggered by winning a prize at the second start winning opening 52a (detection by a second start winning detection sensor SE2 described later). In the end, one of a plurality of types of special symbols is stopped and displayed as a special figure indicating the result of the big hit lottery (judgment per special figure). That is, the special figure display units 50A and 50B are provided as display units for notifying whether or not a big hit game (game per special figure, bonus game) is caused by the special figure to be stopped and displayed.

(About the general map display 50C)
The game information display 50 is provided with a general-purpose display unit 50C that operates when a pachinko ball enters (passes) the right gate 62. The general display unit 50C is electrically connected to the main control board 81 (see FIG. 5), and the display content is controlled by the main control board 81 (main control CPU 81a). In this general-purpose display unit 50C, when a pachinko ball enters the right gate unit 62 (the right gate passage port 64b) (detection of a pachinko ball by the right passage detection sensor SE6), a plurality of types of normal symbols (hereinafter referred to as “pachinko balls”) A common map change display for deriving a single general map is performed by changing the “normal map”. Then, from the final display result of the general map display section 50C, it is possible to recognize the normal map hit or miss. In other words, the universal map display unit 50C is provided as a display unit for notifying whether or not a game per game is generated by the universal map to be stopped.

(About the round display 50D)
The game information display 50 is provided with a round display section 50D (see FIG. 4) for notifying the total number of round games constituting the winning jackpot game. In the big hit game, a round game that allows the pachinko ball to be awarded to the special prize opening 71 by opening the opening / closing member 73 of the special prize winning unit 70 is continuously generated a plurality of times. The round display unit 50D is composed of a plurality of light emitting display units, and is configured to be able to be lit in a plurality of types of lighting states indicating the total number of round games that constitute a given jackpot game. Specifically, the round display unit 50D includes three light-emitting display units, and by lighting each light-emitting display unit one by one, a lighting state indicating a jackpot game consisting of 16 round games, It can be lit in a lighting state indicating a jackpot game consisting of 12 round games and a lighting state indicating a jackpot game consisting of 8 round games. Then, by turning on the round display unit 50D in a lighting state corresponding to the determined total number of round games, the total number of jackpot games to be awarded is identifiable. The round display unit 50D is electrically connected to the main control board 81 (see FIG. 5), and is configured such that display contents are controlled by the main control board 81 (main control CPU 81a). Specifically, the round display unit 50D controls the main control board 81 (main control CPU 81a) to change from the unlit state to the lit state at the start timing of the jackpot game and to the unlit state at the end timing of the jackpot game. Is done. That is, the round display unit 50D notifies the total number of round games in the jackpot game, and simultaneously notifies that the jackpot game is being performed. Here, in the first embodiment, after it is determined that the big hit game is to be given in accordance with the special figure hit determination, it is based on a predetermined condition (entering a pachinko ball into the left gate portion 61 described later). The total number of round games constituting the jackpot game to be granted is determined.

(About the symbol display device 17)
An effect control board 82 is wired to the main control board 81, and the effect control board 82 controls the display content of the symbol display unit 17 based on a control signal from the main control board 81 (main control CPU 81a). It is configured as follows. The display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 displays the symbol combination of the decorative figure corresponding to the special symbol displayed as a result of the special symbol variation display in the first special symbol display unit 50A and the second special symbol display unit 50B. Is done. In other words, the special results displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A and the second special figure display unit 50B and the symbol combination of the decorations displayed on the symbol display device 17 have the same result in the determination per corresponding special figure. When the special figure is confirmed and stopped on either the first special figure display unit 50A or the second special figure display unit 50B, the decorative figure is confirmed and stopped on the symbol display device 17, and the symbol display is performed. The symbol variation effect on the device 17 is ended. In addition, the symbol combination of the decoration figure with respect to a special symbol is not necessarily one-to-one, and the symbol combination by one decoration figure is selected from among the symbol combinations by a plurality of decoration figures for one special symbol. Yes. Here, in the first special figure display unit 50A and the symbol display device 17, the special figure fluctuation display and the symbol fluctuation effect relating to the special figure fluctuation display are started at the same time, and the special figure and the decorative figure are simultaneously displayed in a fixed stop state. The Similarly, in the second special figure display unit 50B and the symbol display device 17, the special figure fluctuation display and the symbol fluctuation effect relating to the special figure fluctuation display are started at the same time, and the special figure and the decorative drawing are simultaneously displayed in a fixed stop state. .

(About the frame-shaped decorative member 40)
Next, the frame-shaped decorative member 40 will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 2, the plate-like member 21 of the first embodiment has a center role formed in a frame shape that opens in the front and rear, substantially at the center of the game area 22 surrounded by the guide rail 23. A frame-shaped decorative member (decorative member) 40 is attached, and the rear of the plate-shaped member 21 is viewed from the front side through a front display window portion (display window portion) 41 provided on the frame-shaped decorative member 40. It is comprised so that it can visually recognize. And the display part 17a of the said symbol display apparatus 17 is comprised behind the front side display window part 41 of the said frame-shaped decoration member 40, The display part 17a of the said symbol display apparatus 17 is comprised of the game board 20 It can be seen from the front side. That is, in the first embodiment, the display portion 17a of the symbol display device 17 is located behind the opening as the front display window portion 41 of the frame-shaped decorative member 40, and is provided on the installation member. The effect member 34 is located, and the display unit 17a and the effect member 34 of the symbol display device 17 can be viewed from the front side through the front display window 41. Note that the frame-shaped decorative member 40 is not limited to a configuration that opens in the front-rear direction, and the opening may be entirely or partially closed with a transparent panel.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the frame-shaped decorative member 40 projects forward from the front surface of the plate-like member 21, and defines a partition wall portion 44 that separates the game area 22 and the display portion 17 a of the symbol display device 17. And a thin plate-like base plate portion 45 extending outward from the rear edge of the wall portion 44. Then, with the base plate portion 45 in contact with the front surface of the plate-like member 21, the frame-shaped decorative member 40 is fixed to the plate-like member 21 from the front side by fixing means such as screws. A game area 22 that is attached to the plate-like member 21 and where the pachinko balls flow down is defined outside the frame-like decorative member 40 (specifically, between the partition wall portion 44 and the guide rail 23). It has become.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the partition wall portion 44 of the frame-shaped decorative member 40 is continuous from the substantially middle position of the left edge of the frame-shaped decorative member 40 (base plate portion 45) to the upper edge and the lower right edge. The pachinko ball is restricted from flowing down (falling) across the front side of the display portion 17a in the symbol display device 17. The partition wall 44 is formed so as to incline downward in the left-right direction from the uppermost position 44 a, so that the pachinko ball launched into the game area 22 does not stagnate on the partition wall 44 and is located on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative member 40 It is formed so as to be guided and guided to the (first falling region 22a) or the right side (second flowing region 22b).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the frame-shaped decorative member 40 is provided with a stage 46 on the lower side of the front display window 41 (the inner peripheral lower edge of the frame-shaped decorative member 40), A ball introduction portion 47 that opens to the game region 22 and communicates with the stage 46 is provided in the partition wall portion 44 that forms the left side portion (side portion on the first flow-down region 22a side) of the front display window 41. The pachinko balls flowing down the game area 22 (first flow area 22a) can be taken into the inside (stage 46) of the frame-shaped decorative member 40 of the ball introduction portion 47. The pachinko ball taken into the stage 46 from the ball introducing portion 47 rolls left and right on the rolling surface that is the upper surface of the stage 46, and then above the first start winning opening 51a of the first start winning portion 51. The game area 22 is discharged. That is, the pachinko ball that has flowed down the first flow-down region 22a without being taken into the ball introducing portion 47 by guiding the pachinko ball up to the position where the first start winning portion 51 is disposed by the stage 46 is the first start winning portion. The probability that the pachinko ball taken into the ball introduction unit 47 wins the first start winning unit 51 is set higher than the probability of winning 51. Further, a partition wall 48 that rises at a predetermined height from the rolling surface to the upper side is provided at the rear end of the stage 46 over the entire length of the stage 46 in the left-right direction, and rolls on the stage 46. The partition wall 48 prevents the pachinko ball from moving to the display unit 17 a side of the symbol display device 17. Further, an overhanging portion 48a is provided at the upper edge of the transparent wall so as to project to a position close to the rear surface of the fluoroscopic protection member in the front frame 13 (a position where a pachinko ball cannot pass between the fluoroscopic protection member). The pachinko ball bounced in contact with the game nail 32 is prevented from moving toward the display portion 17a by the overhang portion 48a.

(About the relationship between the frame-shaped decorative member 40 and the flow-down regions 22a and 22b)
In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the frame-shaped decorative member 40 is provided in the game area 22 of the game board 20, so that the frame-shaped decorative member 40 starts from the uppermost position 44 a of the partition wall portion 44 of the frame-shaped decorative member 40. A first flow-down region 22a that flows down the left end side (left and right side end side) of the decorative member 40 and reaches the outlet 30 and the right end of the frame-shaped decorative member 40 from the uppermost position 44a of the partition wall portion 44. The game area 22 is partitioned into a second flow-down area 22 b that flows down the section side (the left and right other end sections) and reaches the out port 30. As a result, by rotating the operation lever 16a of the operation handle 16 to adjust the hitting force, a game configuration (left-handed) that causes the pachinko ball to flow down to the first flow-down region 22a and the second flow-down of the pachinko ball The player can arbitrarily select one of the game forms (right-handed) to flow down to the region 22b. In the gaming area 22, the first and second flow-down areas 22a and 22b merge at a position below the frame-shaped decorative member 40, and the first and second flow-down areas 22a and 22b join the merge area. An out port 30 is formed, and pachinko balls that have flowed down the left and right sides of the frame-shaped decorative member 40 are discharged from the same out port 30. A second out port 31 that opens toward the second flow down region 22b is formed on the right side surface of the frame-shaped decorative member 40 (partition wall portion 44), and a pachinko ball that flows down the second flow down region 22b. Can enter the second out port 31 and be discharged out of the machine.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the frame-shaped decorative member 40 is configured to be close to the guide rail 23 between the upper part and the right side of the frame-shaped decorative member 40. That is, the second flow-down region 22b is connected to the first flow-down region 22a at a position above the frame-shaped decorative member 40, and the alignment region RA is formed in a passage width in which pachinko balls flow down in a line, A plurality of pachinko spheres are divided into an enlarged region RB formed in a passage width in which a plurality of pachinko balls can flow in parallel from the right side to the lower right side of the decorative member 40, and the downstream end portion (right end portion) and the enlarged region of the alignment region RA A bowl-shaped communication port RC communicates with the upstream end (upper end) of the RB. A plurality of ball winning portions (in the first embodiment, the second start winning portion 52, the special winning portion 70, the normal winning portion 56, and the right gate portion 62) are arranged in the enlarged region RB. Here, in the enlarged region RB of the second falling region 22b, the distance from the right end of the frame-shaped decorative member 40 to the guide rail 23 (inner rail member 25) is a frame shape in the first flowing region 22a. The pachinko balls, which are formed so as to be narrower than the distance from the left end of the decorative member 40 to the guide rail 23 (inner rail member 25), flow in a limited area from the alignment area RA to the expansion area RB. It is configured to That is, the second falling region 22b in the first embodiment is formed such that the pachinko sphere flows down following a limited flow path compared to the first flowing region 22a. As a result, when a game is played in a right-handed game form in which a pachinko ball is caused to flow down to the second downstream area 22b, a game is played in a left-handed game form in which the pachinko ball is allowed to flow down to the first downstream area 22a. Compared to the case where the game is performed, the pachinko ball can flow down to a predetermined position (for example, the out-out opening 30) of the game board 20 in a short time.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the composite winning unit 38 disposed in the enlarged region RB of the second downstream region 22b is formed with a right guide portion 38a protruding forward from the upper portion of the base plate portion 381. Yes. The upper surface of the right guiding portion 38a is inclined so as to incline downward in a direction away from the inner rail member 25 (that is, leftward in the first embodiment), and the right end portion side of the frame-shaped decorative member 40 is formed. The pachinko ball that flows down is configured to be guided toward a position where a special winning portion 70 and a right gate portion 62 described later are disposed. The right guiding portion 38a has an upper inclined end portion (right end portion) on the upper surface located close to the inner rail member 25, and a pachinko ball cannot pass between the right guiding portion 38a and the inner rail member 25. It is comprised so that.

(About the club)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is provided with a plurality of entrance portions in which the pachinko balls can enter (win) in the game area 22, and the entrance into which the pachinko balls enter. A predetermined game can be performed by executing the control according to the section. Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the first start winning portion 51 and the plurality of left gate portions 61 as the ball entering portions are arranged so as to be positioned in the first flow-down region 22a. The second start winning portion 52, the special winning portion 70, and the right gate portion 62 as the pitching portion are arranged so as to be positioned in the second flow-down region 22b (enlarged region RB). That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, when the pachinko ball flows down the first flow area 22a (in the case of a left-handed game), the pachinko ball flows down the second flow area 22b. Compared to the first start winning portion 51 and the left gate portion 61, the pachinko ball is configured to have a higher possibility of winning (winning), and when the pachinko ball flows down the second falling region 22b ( In the case of a right-handed game), the pachinko ball enters (wins) the second start winning portion 52, the special winning portion 70, and the right gate portion 62 as compared to the case where the pachinko ball flows down the first flow area 22a. It is configured to increase the possibility. Accordingly, the player can actively switch between the left-handed game and the right-handed game by rotating the operation lever 16a, so that the winning portion where the pachinko ball can enter (win) can be switched.

  Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the pachinko balls that have flowed down the second flow-down area 22b due to the shape of the frame-shaped decorative member 40, the arrangement of the game nails 32, and the like are the first start prizes. The pachinko ball that has flown down the first flow-down area 22a is configured to prevent the player 51 and the left gate portion 61 from entering the ball (winning), and the second start winning portion 52, the normal winning portion 56, and the special winning portion. 70, the right gate 62 is configured not to enter (win).

(About the 1st start winning part 51)
As shown in FIG. 2, the first start winning portion 51 has a first start winning opening in which a pachinko ball can win (win) in a position below the frame-shaped decorative member 40 (a position directly above the out opening 30). 51a is provided to open upward. The first start winning opening 51a of the first start winning portion 51 is configured to always open with a constant opening width, and the pachinko ball flowing down the first flow down region 22a has a first probability with a first probability. The mouth 51a can win a prize. That is, the first start winning portion 51 is a fixed start winning portion in which the winning probability of the pachinko ball does not change. In the first embodiment, the first start winning portion 51 is provided on the start winning member 36 disposed below the frame-shaped decorative member 40. In addition, the first start winning section 51 includes a first start winning detection sensor SE1 (see FIG. 5) as a detecting means for detecting the pachinko balls in the discharge path (not shown) of the pachinko balls that have won the first start winning opening 51a. 5) is provided. The first start winning detection sensor SE1 is wired to a main control board 81 disposed on the back surface of the installation member (not shown), and the detection signal from the first start winning detection sensor SE1 is the main control. With the input to the main control CPU 81a of the board 81, the main control CPU 81a executes a special figure hit determination (hit determination) as to whether a game per special figure (big hit game) occurs, and the main control CPU 81a The payout of a predetermined number (for example, 3) of prize balls is determined. A payout control signal is output from the main control board 81 to the payout control board 86 based on the winning ball payout determination, and a ball payout device (not shown) is operated based on the payout control board 86. As a result, prize balls are paid out to the ball tray 14. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the pachinko ball winning (input of the detection signal from the first starting winning detection sensor SE1) to the first start winning opening 51a is determined and executed. Is set as

(About the 2nd start winning part 52)
As shown in FIG. 2, the second start winning portion 52 includes a second start winning port 52a through which a pachinko ball can win (win) and an opening / closing member 52b for opening and closing the start winning port 52a. . As the driving winning solenoid SL1 (see FIG. 5) as the driving means is driven, the second starting winning opening 52a is closed so that the pachinko ball cannot be won, and the pachinko ball can be used. 2 The opening / closing member 52b is configured to be opened / closed to an open position where the start winning opening 52a is opened in the second flow-down area 22b, and the opening / closing member 52b is displaced to the open position so that the second flow-down area is formed. The pachinko balls flowing down 22b can win the second start winning opening 52a. That is, the second start winning opening 52a is a variable start winning portion in which the winning probability of the pachinko ball is changed (variable) as the opening / closing member 52b is opened / closed. In the first embodiment, the second start winning portion 52 is provided on the frame-shaped decorative member 40 disposed substantially at the center of the game board 20. Note that the opening / closing member 52b of the second start winning portion 52 is formed in a blade shape whose upper end swings in the left-right direction around a rotating shaft located at the lower end and extending forward and backward. The second start winning portion 52 in the first embodiment is disposed on the right side of the frame-shaped decorative member 40 that defines the second flow-down region 22b.

  Further, the second start winning section 52 has a second start winning detection sensor SE2 as a detecting means for detecting the pachinko balls in the discharge path (not shown) of the pachinko balls that won the second start winning opening 52a. I have. The second start winning detection sensor SE2 is wired to the main control board 81 (see FIG. 5), and a detection signal from the second start winning detection sensor SE2 is input to the main control CPU 81a of the main control board 81. As a trigger, the main control CPU 81a executes a special figure determination (hit determination) as to whether a game per special figure (big hit game) will occur or not, and the main control CPU 81a pays out a prize ball (for example, three) Is to decide. A payout control signal is output from the main control board 81 to the payout control board 86 based on the winning ball payout determination, and a ball payout device (not shown) is operated based on the payout control board 86. As a result, prize balls are paid out to the ball tray 14. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the pachinko ball winning (input of the detection signal from the second starting winning detection sensor SE2) to the second start winning opening 52a is determined and executed. Is set as

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, pachinko balls are detected by the first and second start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 (pachinko ball winning in the first or second start winning ports 51a and 52a). Accordingly, various types of information (random numbers) are acquired, and based on the acquired information, a determination per special figure regarding whether or not to generate a game per special figure is performed. Then, a symbol variation effect is executed in the symbol display device 17 based on the result of the special symbol determination, and if the determination result of the special symbol determination is affirmative, the result of the symbol variation effect in the symbol display device 17 is obtained. After the decorative drawing is displayed in a fixed stop combination (for example, a set of three same decorative drawings) on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17, a game per special drawing advantageous to the player ( (Big hit game) is given. Then, the opening / closing member 73 of the special winning portion 70 is operatively displaced with the occurrence of a game per special figure, and the player can have an opportunity to win a prize ball with the winning of a pachinko ball in the special winning opening 71. It is configured as follows.

(Regarding the regular winning part 56)
As shown in FIG. 2, the normal winning portion 56 is provided in the gaming board 20 so that a normal winning opening 56a through which a pachinko ball can be won (entered) is always open upward at the lower right position of the gaming area 22. The pachinko ball flowing down the second flow down region 22b can win the normal winning opening 56a with a certain probability. That is, the normal winning portion 56 is a fixed winning portion in which the winning probability of the pachinko ball does not change. In the first embodiment, one normal winning portion 56 is provided in the composite winning unit 38 disposed at the lower right position of the game board 20. The normal winning portion 56 includes a normal winning detection sensor SE4 (see FIG. 5) as a winning detection means for detecting the pachinko ball in a discharge path (not shown) through which the pachinko ball won in the normal winning opening 56a passes. Yes. The normal winning detection sensor SE4 is connected to a main control board 81 as control means disposed on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. Then, the main control CPU 81a pays out a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls on the condition that the detection signal from the normal winning detection sensor SE4 is input to the main control CPU 81a of the main control board 81. Is to decide. A payout control signal is output from the main control board 81 to the payout control board 86 based on the winning ball payout determination, and a ball payout device (not shown) is operated based on the payout control board 86. As a result, prize balls are paid out to the ball tray 14.

(About the special prize winning section 70)
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the special winning portion 70 includes a special winning opening 71 formed in the base plate portion 381 of the composite winning unit 38 so that a pachinko ball can win (win), and the stand A winning portion main body 72 provided on the rear side of the plate portion 381 and formed with a winning space 72a communicating with the special winning opening 71, an opening / closing member 73 for opening / closing the special winning opening 71, and opening / closing the opening / closing member 73. It is basically composed of a drive unit that operates. The driving part constituting the special winning part 70 of the first embodiment includes a special solenoid SL2 (see FIG. 5) as driving means provided in the winning part main body 72, and the special solenoid SL2 and the opening / closing member 73. It is comprised from the operation member (not shown) which cooperates. Then, the operating member is operated in accordance with the driving of the special prize solenoid SL2, so that the special prize slot 71 is closed so that the pachinko ball cannot be awarded, and the special prize slot 71 so that the pachinko ball can be awarded. The opening / closing member 73 is configured to be opened / closed to the opening position where the opening / closing position is opened, and when the opening / closing member 73 is displaced to the opening position, the pachinko ball flowing down the second flowing-down area 22b wins the special winning opening 71. It has come to be able to do. Here, the special winning opening 71 is formed in a horizontally-long rectangular shape wide in the left-right direction so as to penetrate the base plate portion 381 of the composite winning unit 38 in the front-rear direction, and the vertical opening width is one for each pachinko ball. It is set to a dimension that allows passage, and the width of the left and right opening is set to a dimension that allows a plurality of pachinko balls to be arranged, so that side-by-side pachinko balls can pass through the special winning opening 71 at a time (winning). It is like that.

  The winning portion main body 72 is provided with a special winning detection sensor SE3 as a winning detection means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won a special winning opening 71. The special prize detection sensor SE3 is connected to a main control board 81 as control means disposed on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. Then, the main control CPU 81a pays out a predetermined number (for example, 15) of winning balls on the condition that the detection signal from the special winning detection sensor SE3 is input to the main control CPU 81a of the main control board 81. Is to decide. A payout control signal is output from the main control board 81 to the payout control board 86 based on the winning ball payout determination, and a ball payout device (not shown) is operated based on the payout control board 86. As a result, prize balls are paid out to the ball tray 14.

(About gate parts 61 and 62)
The left gate portion 61 and the right gate portion 62 are configured to pass through the gate passage openings 64a and 64b provided in the gate portions 61 and 62 in the process in which the pachinko ball flows down the game area 22. That is, the left gate portion 61 and the right gate portion 62 flow down the game area 22 so that pachinko balls that have entered the gate passage openings 64a and 64b pass through the gate passage openings 64a and 64b and return to the game area 22 again. It is configured. Here, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 2, 4, and 5, the three left gate portions 61 (first to third left) are positioned so as to be located in the first flow-down area 22 a in the game area 22. Gate portions 61A, 61B, and 61C) are provided, and the right gate portion 62 is provided so as to be positioned in the second flow-down region 22b in the game region 22. The first to third left gate portions 61A, 61B, 61C are provided on the base plate portion 371 of the gate unit 37 disposed in the lower left portion of the game board 20, and the left gate portions 61A, 61B, 61C are the first ones. 1 is arranged downstream of the downstream area 22a. That is, when the player strikes a pachinko ball in the left-handed game form in the first flow-down region 22a, the left gate portions 61A, 61B, 61C (left gate passage openings provided in the first flow-down region 22a). There is a possibility that a pachinko ball enters 64a). Further, in the second flow down region 22b, a right gate portion 62 is provided on the base plate portion 381 of the composite winning unit 38 disposed on the downstream side of the enlarged region RB. That is, when the player strikes a pachinko ball in the right-handed game form into the second flow-down area 22b, the pachinko ball enters the right gate portion 62 (right gate passage port 64b) provided in the second flow-down area 22b. A ball may enter.

  The left and right gate portions 61 and 62 have basically the same configuration. Therefore, in the following description regarding the specific configuration of the gate portions 61 and 62, the description will mainly be made based on the right gate portion 62 with reference to FIG. 3 and the like, and the left gate portions 61A, 61B, and 61C are different portions. A supplementary explanation will be given.

  Each of the gate portions 61 and 62 is provided so as to protrude forward from the corresponding base plate portions 371 and 381 (the front surface of the game board 20), and a pachinko ball can pass (enter) in the game area 22. Gate passage openings 64a and 64b are formed through. Specifically, the gate portions 61 and 62 extend from the front surfaces of the base plate portions 371 and 381 and are connected to a pair of guide portions 67 facing each other and a front end portion of the pair of guide portions 67. A front receiving portion 68 provided, and the base plate portions 371 and 381, a pair of guide portions 67 and the front receiving portion 68 are formed to define gate passage openings 64a and 64b. In addition, a left passage detection sensor (sphere detection sensor) SE5 for detecting a pachinko ball passing through the left gate passage port 64a is detachably attached to the left gate portion 61, and a right gate passage port is attached to the right gate portion 62. A right passage detection sensor (ball detection sensor) SE6 for detecting a pachinko ball passing through 64b is detachably attached. In the following description, among the left passage detection sensors SE5 attached to the plurality of left gate portions 61A, 61B, 61C, the one attached to the first left gate portion 61A is referred to as “first left passage detection sensor SE51”. Those attached to the second left gate portion 61B are designated as “second left passage detection sensor SE52”, and those attached to the third left gate portion 61C are designated as “third left passage detection sensor SE53”. Sometimes.

  Here, the gate passage openings 64a and 64b provided in the left and right gate portions 61 and 62 are formed to have a size with an opening width through which one pachinko ball can pass. In the first embodiment, the gate portions 61 and 62 are integrally molded with the base plate portions 371 and 381, but are formed separately from the base plate portions 371 and 381, and are made of screws and the base plate. It can be fixed to the portions 371 and 381. In the first embodiment, the left gate passage port 64a is formed to vertically penetrate the left gate portion 61, and the right gate passage port 64b penetrates the right gate portion 62 from the upper right to the lower left. It is formed to do. In contrast, the right gate passage port 64b may be formed so as to penetrate vertically, or the left gate passage port 64a may be formed so as to penetrate from the upper right to the lower left.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the base plate portions 371 and 381 are provided with sensor insertion ports 65 communicating with the gate passage ports 64a and 64b of the gate portions 61 and 62, respectively. Then, the passage detection sensors SE51, SE52, SE53, and SE6 extend from the rear of the sensor insertion port 65 in a posture in which the longitudinal direction of the passage detection sensors SE51, SE52, SE53, and SE6 is extended in the front-rear direction and the detection port SEa that detects the passage of pachinko balls is positioned in the front side. By inserting the passage detection sensors SE51, SE52, SE53, and SE6, the detection port SEa faces the gate passage ports 64a and 64b. Note that the passage detection sensors SE51, SE52, SE53, and SE6 inserted through the sensor insertion port 65 are positioned at the left and right positions by the left and right guide portions 67 and at the front position by the front receiving portion 68. . Further, sensor support portions (not shown) for supporting the passage detection sensors SE51, SE52, SE53, SE6 projecting rearward are provided on the rear surfaces of the base plate portions 371, 381, and the sensor insertion port An engagement claw portion 66 that is detachably engaged with the rear end portions of the passage detection sensors SE51, SE52, SE53, SE6 inserted into 65 is provided, and the engagement claw portion 66 is connected to the passage detection sensor SE51. , SE52, SE53, and SE6 are engaged with each other to prevent the passage detection sensors SE51, SE52, SE53, and SE6 from falling out of the sensor insertion port 65. The engaging claw portion 66 is configured to be elastically deformable to a position where it is released from the rear end portion of the passage detection sensors SE51, SE52, SE53, SE6 and released from engagement, and the engaging claw portion 66 is elastically deformed. By doing so, the passage detection sensors SE51, SE52, SE53, SE6 can be extracted to the rear of the sensor insertion port 65.

  Each of the pair of guide portions 67 is formed in a U-shaped cross section in which a guide groove 67a extending in the front-rear direction is formed on the opposing surface side, and the passage detection sensor SE51 inserted into the sensor insertion port 65, In SE52, SE53, and SE6, the left and right sides facing each other across the detection port SEa are fitted and held in the guide groove 67a. That is, the left and right side portions of the passage detection sensors SE51, SE52, SE53, and SE6 are fitted into the guide grooves 67a, and the front end portions of the passage detection sensors SE51, SE52, SE53, and SE6 are in contact with the rear surface of the front receiving portion 68. By making contact, the left and right positions and the front side of the passage detection sensors SE51, SE52, SE53, SE6 are located at positions where the detection openings SEa are aligned with the gate passage openings 64a, 64b (positions opened in the second flow down region 22b). The position is to be positioned.

  A right passage detection sensor SE6 provided in the right gate portion 62 is wired to the main control board 81 (see FIG. 5), and a ball detection signal is input from the right passage detection sensor SE6 to the main control board 81. In accordance with (that is, pachinko ball detection), the normal hit determination condition (second hit determination condition) is established. Then, the main control board 81 (main control CPU 81a) performs a universal figure determination as to whether or not to generate a game per universal figure with the establishment of the universal figure determination condition, and according to the result of the universal figure determination. The main control board 81 (main control CPU 81a) drives and controls the start winning solenoid SL1 of the second start winning portion 52, so that the open / close member 52b of the second start winning portion 52 is opened and closed. In other words, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment is configured so that the second start winning portion is determined when the determination result of the normal hit determination performed by the detection of the pachinko ball by the right passage detection sensor SE6 is a win determination. A game per game is performed in which the second start winning opening 52a of 52 is opened under a predetermined opening condition, and an opportunity to win a pachinko ball to the second starting winning opening 52a is given.

  Here, the left passage detection sensors SE51, SE52, and SE53 provided in the left gate portions 61A, 61B, and 61C are connected to the main control board 81 (see FIG. 5) and are connected to the left in the hit standby state to be described later. Along with the input of a ball detection signal from the passage detection sensors SE51, SE52, SE53 to the main control board 81 (that is, detection of a pachinko ball), one of a plurality of types of gaming benefits having different values is determined. Yes. Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, when the main control CPU 81a determines to give a big hit game according to the determination result of the special figure determination, the first flow-down area 22a will be described later. Game bonus of jackpot game to be granted depending on which of the first to third left gate portions 61A, 61B, 61C gate passage opening (entrance region) 64 provided in the allocating portion 28 the pachinko ball has entered As described above, the total number of round games constituting the jackpot game can be determined.

(About the distribution structure of pachinko spheres in the first flow region 22a)
Next, the structure of the 1st flow area 22a provided with the distribution part 28 is demonstrated.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, at a predetermined position of the first flow-down area 22a (game area 22), there is provided a distribution unit 28 that distributes pachinko balls to a plurality of left gate units 61A, 61B, 61C. Yes. That is, the first falling region 22a distributes pachinko balls that have been driven into the first flowing region 22a, and the distributed pachinko balls enter the plurality of left gate passage openings 64a with a predetermined probability. It is configured. Here, in the first embodiment, a pachinko ball that has entered the sorting unit 28 is provided in the sorting unit 28 in a state where it is determined to give a big hit game (a hit waiting state to be described later). The total number of round games in the jackpot game to be awarded is determined depending on which of the left gate portions 61A, 61B, 61C is entered, and thereby the value of the jackpot game to be awarded is determined. The distribution unit 28 includes a flow path inlet 28a into which a pachinko ball can enter and a pachinko ball that has entered the flow path inlet 28a to the left gate portions 61A, 61B, 61C (a plurality of left gate passage openings 64a). The flow path 28b to flow down is defined by a plurality of game nails (compartment continuous nails 32A, 32B, 32C, 32D, 32E described later).

  As apparent from FIG. 4, the first falling region 22 a has a pachinko ball that flows down the first flowing region 22 a inside the frame-shaped decorative member 40 (the ball introducing portion 47 and the stage 46) by a plurality of game nails 32. Side) and the downstream side of the first flow-down region 22a, and the pachinko balls that flow down to the downstream side of the first flow-down region 22a without entering the ball introducing portion 47 are a plurality of game nails. 32 and the rotation guide member 33 are arranged so as to be distributed to either the first start winning award port 51a side or the gate unit 37 side described later. Here, a part of the pachinko ball that flows down to the gate unit 37 side without going to the first start winning opening 51a side enters the distribution unit 28. That is, the allocating unit 28 flows down the first flow down region 22a and reaches a position where a predetermined ball entry (first start winning port 51a) is not expected to enter (winning), and the out port 30 is reached. It is configured to distribute pachinko balls that are only going to.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, in the first flow down region 22 a, the gate unit 37 is disposed below the rotation guide member 33, and pachinko balls that have passed through the left side of the rotation guide member 33 are In addition, it falls toward the left guiding portion 37a provided at the upper part of the gate unit 37. The gate unit 37 is disposed so as to extend along the inner rail member 25, and three left gate portions 61A, 61B, 61C are provided on the base plate portion 371 so as to be separated in the extending direction of the gate unit 37. It has been. That is, the base plate portion 371 is provided with the second left gate portion 61B so as to be separated to the lower right of the first left gate portion 61A, and to be separated to the lower right of the second left gate portion 61B. A gate portion 61C is provided. The left guiding portion 37a is provided at the upper left position of the first left gate portion 61A in the gate unit 37 so as to protrude forward from the upper portion of the base plate portion 371.

  The upper surface of the left guide portion 37a is formed so as to incline downward in a direction away from the inner rail member 25 (that is, in the right direction). That is, when the falling pachinko ball is received by the upper surface of the left guide portion 37a, the pachinko ball is guided to the lower right along the inclination of the upper surface of the left guide portion 37a. The left guiding portion 37a is configured such that the upper end of the inclined upper surface is located close to the inner rail member 25, and the pachinko ball cannot pass between the left guiding portion 37a and the inner rail member 25. Yes. And the flow path inlet 28a of the said distribution part 28 is provided in the inclination lower end side of the upper surface of the left guidance | induction part 37a.

(About distribution unit 28)
As shown in FIG. 4, the distribution unit 28 includes a plurality of game nails provided so as to surround the entrances of the left gate passage openings 64a provided in the first to third left gate portions 61A, 61B, 61C. 32 (partition nail 32A, 32B, 32C, 32D, 32E) is formed in the lower left part of the game area 22, and is surrounded by the distribution part 28 via a flow path inlet 28a that opens to the first flow area 22a. The pachinko balls that have entered the flow path 28b can enter each left gate passage 64a with a predetermined probability. Here, the distribution unit 28 is disposed so as to be spaced above the left gate units 61A, 61B, 61C, and is directed in a direction substantially the same as the inclination direction of the upper surface of the left guide unit 37a (toward the lower right). ) Connects between a plurality of game nails 32 (hereinafter referred to as “first division continuous nails 32A”) that are continuous in a straight line and the inclined lower end portion of the left guide portion 37a and the left end portion of the first left gate portion 61A. Of the plurality of game nails 32 (hereinafter referred to as “second divided nail 32B”) that are arranged in the vertical direction, and the right end portion of the first left gate portion 61A and the second left gate portion 61B. A plurality of game nails 32 (hereinafter referred to as “third compartment nail 32C”) arranged to connect the left end portions, the right end portion of the second left gate portion 61B and the left end of the third left gate portion 61C A plurality of game nails 32 (hereinafter referred to as “fourth compartment nail 32D”) and fingers A plurality of game nails 32 (hereinafter referred to as “fifth compartment nail 32E”) arranged so as to connect the lower end of the first compartment nail 32A and the right end of the third left gate portion 61C. It consists of and. And the flow path inlet 28a is formed between the inclination lower end in the upper surface of the left guidance | induction part 37a, and the inclination upper end of 32 A of 1st division | segmentation continuous nails. In the first to third left gate portions 61A, 61B, 61C, the entrances of the left gate passage openings 64a provided in the left gate portions 61A, 61B, 61C are the first to fifth partitioning nails 32A, 32B, Facing the flow path 28b defined inside the 32C, 32D, and 32E, the outlet of each left gate passage port 64a is disposed to open below the distribution unit 28.

  As described above, the first to fifth partitioning nails 32A, 32B, 32C, 32D, and 32E of the distributing portion 28 have the flow path inlet 28a and the three left gate passage openings 64a in the first flow-down region 22a. It is provided so as to define an open closed area (flow path 28b), and the pachinko ball that has passed through the flow path inlet 28a always passes through one of the left gate passage openings 64a. In addition, the left gate passage port 64a provided in the first to third left gate portions 61A, 61B, 61C is a flow path 28b defined by the first to fifth partitioning nail 32A, 32B, 32C, 32D, 32E. The pachinko ball that has passed through one of the left gate passage openings 64a passes through the other left gate passage opening 64a. It is configured not to. This makes it easy to identify which of the plurality of left gate passage openings 64a has passed through the pachinko balls that have passed through the flow path inlet 28a. The left gate portions 61A, 61B, and 61C are spaced from the inner rail member 25 so that the pachinko balls that have passed through the left gate passage port 64a roll on the inner rail member 25 and are guided to the out port 30. Has been.

  The first divided nail 32A of the allocating portion 28 is provided to be located slightly below the extended line from the upper surface of the left guiding portion 37a, and the upper surface of the left guiding portion 37a is vigorously directed to the lower right. The rolled pachinko ball is configured to be able to flow down over the first partition peg 32A beyond the flow path inlet 28a. That is, the pachinko balls that have rolled to the lower right on the upper surface of the left guiding portion 37a in the third distribution region FR3 are distributed at the position where the flow path inlet 28a is formed, and jump over the flow path inlet 28a to the first section. It flows down to the out port 30 side along the continuous nail 32A or passes through the flow channel inlet 28a and flows into the flow channel 28b of the allocating portion 28.

  In addition, the distribution unit 28 is positioned below the channel inlet 28a when the pachinko ball rolling on the upper surface of the left guiding unit 37a and passing through the channel inlet 28a contacts the second compartment nail 32B. The pachinko ball is distributed to the left gate passage port 64a of the first left gate portion 61A and the lower right where the second and third left gate portions 62B and 62C are located. Further, in the allocating portion 28, the pachinko ball guided to the lower right side in contact with the second compartment connecting nail 32B has a third compartment connecting nail 32C, a fourth compartment connecting nail 32D, and a first compartment connecting nail 32A. The pachinko balls are configured to be distributed to the left gate passage port 64a of the second left gate portion 61B and the left gate passage port 64a of the third left gate portion 61C.

  The plurality of left gate portions 61A, 61B, and 61C are arranged so that the probabilities (ease of entering) of pachinko balls flowing down the first flow-down region 22a enter the respective left gate passage openings 64a are different. Yes. As shown in FIG. 6A, in the first embodiment, the probability that a pachinko ball flowing down the first flow-down region 22a passes through the flow path inlet 28a of the sorting unit 28 is about 20%. It is comprised so that it may become. The probability that the pachinko ball that has passed through the flow path inlet 28a enters the left gate passage port 64a of the first left gate port 61A is approximately 50% (approximately 10 percent of the pachinko balls guided to the first flow-down region 22a). The probability that a pachinko ball that has passed through the flow path inlet 28a enters the left gate passage port 64a of the second left gate port 61B is approximately 40 percent (the pachinko ball guided to the first flow-down region 22a). The probability that a pachinko ball that has passed through the flow path inlet 28a enters the left gate passage port 64a of the third left gate port 61C is approximately 10 percent (pachinko led to the first flow-down region 22a). 2% of the sphere). That is, in the first flow down region 22a of the first embodiment, the pachinko ball is most likely to enter the first left gate portion 61A when compared with the plurality of left gate portions 61A, 61B, 61C. The pachinko ball is most difficult to enter the left gate portion 61C.

  The left gate portions 61A, 61B, 61C are arranged so as to be spaced downstream from the flow path inlet 28a in the order of the first left gate portion 61A, the second left gate portion 61B, and the third left gate portion 61C. The average time it takes for the pachinko balls that have passed through the flow path inlet 28a to reach the left gates 61A, 61B, 61C is the same as that of the first left gate portion 61A, the second left gate portion 61B, and the third left gate portion 61C. It is comprised so that it may become long in order. As described above, in the left gate portions 61A, 61B, and 61C, the first left gate portion 61A that is most likely to enter the ball is closer to the flow path inlet 28a than the other left gate portions 61B and 61C, and the pachinko balls are The time taken from passing through the flow path inlet 28a to entering the left gate passage opening 64a of the first left gate portion 61A is shorter than the left gate passage openings 64a of the other left gates 61B and 61C. On the other hand, the third left gate portion 61C in which the pachinko ball is most difficult to enter is further away from the flow path inlet 28a than the first and second left gate portions 61A and 61B, and the pachinko ball passes through the flow path inlet 28a. The time taken from passing through to entering the left gate passage opening 64a of the third left gate portion 61C is longer than that of the other left gate portions 61A and 61B. That is, until the pachinko ball that has passed through the flow path inlet 28a enters the left gate port 64a of the third left gate portion 61C, the other pachinko balls pass through the flow path inlet 28a and the first and second There is a possibility that a ball enters the left gate passage 64a of the left gate portions 61A and 61B. Also, until the pachinko ball that has passed through the flow path inlet 28a enters the left gate port 64a of the second left gate portion 61B, other pachinko balls pass through the flow path inlet 28a and pass through the first left gate portion. There is a possibility of entering the 61A left gate passage 64a. Therefore, when the player continues to fire a pachinko ball that is a left-handed game form, the pachinko ball is the left gate of the first left gate portion 61A among the first to third left gate portions 61A, 61B, 61C. The probability of first entering the passing port 64a is higher than the probability of entering the pachinko ball that has passed through the flow path inlet 28a (approximately 50%), and the first entrance to the left gate passing port 64a of the third left gate portion 61C is first. The probability of entering a ball is lower than the probability of entering a pachinko ball that has passed through the flow path inlet 28a (approximately 10%).

  Here, the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment is triggered by the pachinko ball entering the left gate 61 (detection of the left passage detection sensors SE51, SE52, SE53), and the total number of round games in the big hit game. The main control CPU (privilege determining means) 81a is configured to determine (a game bonus for the big hit game). More specifically, in the hit waiting state (described later) that occurs before the start of the big hit game, the first entry to any of the left gate passage openings 64a provided in the left gate portions 61A, 61B, 61C, respectively. As a trigger, the total number of round games constituting the jackpot game to be granted is determined. When compared with the plurality of left gate portions 61A, 61B, 61C provided in the first flow-down region 22a, the first left gate in which the pachinko ball is most likely to enter and the pachinko ball is likely to enter at the earliest timing. When the total number of round games is determined when a pachinko ball enters the left gate passage opening 64a of the part 61A, the entry to the left gate passage opening 64a of the other left gates 61B and 61C is triggered. 3rd left gate, where the number of pachinko balls is the least difficult to enter and the possibility of entering the pachinko balls at the earliest timing is low When the total number of round games is determined when a pachinko ball enters the left gate passage opening 64a of the part 61C, the left gate passage openings 64 of the other left gates 61A and 61B More times than when triggered by the ball entrance to (value for the player is high) is adapted to determine the total number of times (described below).

(About the main control board 81)
As shown in FIG. 5, the main control board 81 includes a main control CPU 81a that executes control processing, a main control ROM 81b that stores a control program executed by the main control CPU 81a, and data necessary for processing of the main control CPU 81a. A main control RAM 81c capable of writing and reading is provided. The main control CPU 81a is electrically connected to various entrance detection sensors SE1, SE2, SE3, SE4, SE51, SE52, SE53, SE6 for detecting pachinko balls, and each entrance detection sensor SE1, SE2, The detection states of SE3, SE4, SE51, SE52, SE53, and SE6 can be determined. The main control CPU 81a is electrically connected to the display units 50A, 50B, 50C, and 50D for displaying various game information, and is detected by the entrance detection sensors SE1, SE2, SE51, SE52, SE53, and SE6. As a trigger, the corresponding display units 50A, 50B, 50C, and 50D can be controlled to be turned on and off. Further, the main control CPU 81a is electrically connected to solenoids SL1 and SL2 serving as driving means, and controls the driving means SL1 and SL2 (excited state) to open and close the opening and closing members 52b and 73. It is configured as follows. Here, the main control CPU 81a functions as a hit judging means for making a judgment per special figure triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball (detection of the start winning detection sensors SE1, SE2) in the start winning openings 51a, 52a. Further, the main control CPU 81a uses a pachinko ball entering the left gate passage port 64a (detection of the left passage detection sensors SE51, SE52, SE53) as a trigger for a round game that constitutes a big hit game (privilege game) to be given. It functions as a privilege determining means for determining the total number of times (game privilege).

(About the probability variation state)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment has a function of causing the first privilege gaming state as a gaming state advantageous to the player after the end of the big hit game. Here, the 1st privilege game state is a state where the winning opportunity of the pachinko ball to the special prize opening 71 increases compared with the state where the 1st privilege game state has not occurred. Specifically, in the first privilege gaming state, the probability per special figure (probability that the judgment per special figure is a hit determination result) is the probability per special figure in a state where the first privilege gaming state has not occurred ( By setting a higher probability than the low probability, the chance of winning a pachinko ball in the special winning opening 71 can be increased. In the following description, the first privilege gaming state may be referred to as a “probable change state” for convenience.

  The probability variation function is a function (a function that causes a probability variation state) that sets a lottery probability (a probability of determination per special figure) to a high probability (1815/65536 in the first embodiment). Here, a state in which the probability variation state has not occurred among the gaming states other than the big hit gaming state is referred to as a non-probability variation state. In the uncertain change state, the jackpot lottery probability is set to a low probability (183/65536 in the first embodiment). In the first embodiment, after the jackpot game is finished, the probability variation state is continuously generated until the next jackpot is won. However, the period during which the probability variation state occurs is not limited to the above. For example, the probability variation state may be continuously generated after the big hit game ends until a predetermined number of symbol variation effects (special symbol variation display) is executed. Further, the aforementioned jackpot lottery probability (low probability and high probability) is an example, and is not limited to this.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the type of jackpot symbol is determined when the special control hit determination by the main control CPU (hit determination means) 81a results in a win determination result (determination result that gives a big hit game). The main control board 81 (main control CPU 81a) is configured to determine whether or not the probability variation state is caused according to (symbol A, symbol B, symbol a and symbol b). In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, when the main control CPU 81a determines either the symbol A or the symbol a as the jackpot symbol in the lottery process for determining the jackpot symbol (giving the first jackpot game) In the case), when the main control CPU 81a gives a certainty change state after the end of the jackpot game, the main control CPU 81a determines either the symbol B or the symbol b as the jackpot symbol in the lottery process for determining the jackpot symbol The main control CPU 81a does not give a certain change state after the end of the big hit game.

(About variable state)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment has a function of generating a second privilege gaming state as a gaming state advantageous to the player after the end of the big hit game. Here, the second privilege gaming state is a winning rate improvement state in which the winning chance of the pachinko ball to the second start winning opening 52a is increased as compared with a state where the second privilege gaming state has not occurred. . Specifically, in the 2nd award gaming state, (1) shortening the fluctuation time of the normal map change display, (2) changing the probability per base map from low probability to high probability, (3) once per base map By increasing the opening time of the opening / closing member 52b that opens the second start winning opening 52a, the chance of winning a pachinko ball to the second starting winning opening 52a can be increased. In the second privilege gaming state, the above (1) to (3) can be used alone or in combination. In addition, when increasing the opening time of the opening / closing member 52b for opening the second start winning opening 52a once per normal figure, it may be realized by simply extending the opening time of the opening / closing member 52b. This can be realized by increasing the number of times the member 52b is opened, or these may be combined. In the first embodiment, the second privilege gaming state may be referred to as “variable state”. It should be noted that a state in which no change state is generated among the game states other than the big hit game state is referred to as a non-change state. Further, the first privilege game state and the second privilege game state are specific states that can be given to the player after the big hit game is finished (after the winning game is finished).

  In the first embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal map change display performed in the general map display unit 50C in the non-changed state is set to 5000 ms, and the normal map change display performed in the general map display unit 50C in the variable state is set. The fluctuation time is set to 600 ms, which is shorter than the non-changeable state, and the change time of the normal figure change display performed in the normal figure display unit 50C is shortened with the provision of the changeable state. In addition, the probability per base figure in the non-variable state is set to a low probability (in the first embodiment, 1/100), and the probability per base figure in the variable state is high (in the first embodiment). , 99/100), the probability per universal figure varies from a low probability to a high probability with the provision of the variable state. Note that, in the first embodiment, the interval from when the normal map is confirmed and stopped until the next normal map change is performed (the normal map change interval) is set to 500 ms.

  In the variable state, the opening / closing member 52b is opened and closed with an operation pattern different from that in the non-variable state. Specifically, in the non-variable short state, when winning is performed in the normal map change display (in the case of the normal map), a predetermined time (300 ms in the first embodiment) elapses after the opening / closing member 52b is opened. The opening operation for maintaining the opening state is performed once. On the other hand, in the variable state, when the normal map change display is won (in the case of the normal map), the open / close member 52b is opened until a predetermined time (1800 ms in the first embodiment) elapses. The opening operation for maintaining the above is performed three times. That is, in the variable state, the total opening time of the opening / closing member 52b is longer than that in the non-variable state, and is set to operate advantageously for the player. In addition, a maximum number of winnings (three in the first embodiment) that allows winning to the second start winning hole 52a per one ordinary figure is set, and after the opening and closing member 52b is opened, The open / close member 52b is closed when the number of winnings reaches the upper limit number of winnings (closing condition).

  The main control CPU 81a determines the number of fluctuations (hereinafter referred to as the number of fluctuations) in which the variable state occurs, according to the type of jackpot symbol (symbol A, symbol B, symbol a and symbol b). The main control CPU 81a) is configured to determine. In the first embodiment, “until the next big hit is won”, “100 times”, and “0 times (no change state is caused)” are set as the period (number of times of change) that causes the change state. Yes. Then, as shown in FIG. 7, when symbols A and symbols a are determined as jackpot symbols, the period until the main control CPU 81a reaches the hit determination result after the end of the jackpot game ( The period of change will occur over the period until winning the next jackpot. Further, when the symbol b is determined as the big hit symbol, the main control CPU 81a causes a variable state in which the number of variable times is set to 100 after the end of the big hit game. On the other hand, when the symbol B is determined as the big hit symbol, the main control CPU 81a does not cause the variable state after the big hit game ends.

(About types of jackpot games)
In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the result of the special figure hit determination performed based on the winning of the pachinko ball at the first and second start winning holes 51a and 52a is determined to be a hit. When a result is obtained, one of a plurality of types (first to third jackpot games) of big hit games is determined by a lottery process, and the determined jackpot game is given. Here, in the first embodiment, the “type of jackpot game” refers to the first to third jackpot games classified according to the game state (probability change state or shortage state) given after the end. Which jackpot game is awarded among the first to third jackpot games is determined based on the type of jackpot symbol that is determined when the special symbol hit determination is won. In the first embodiment, the 100 types of jackpot symbols that can be displayed on the first special symbol display unit 50A (the jackpot symbol of the special symbol 1) are classified into two groups, symbol A and symbol B. A jackpot game of a type corresponding to the special figure 1 as a jackpot symbol displayed on the figure display unit 50A is confirmed and stopped. In the first embodiment, the 100 types of jackpot symbols that can be displayed on the second special symbol display section 50B (the jackpot symbol of the special symbol 2) are classified into two groups, symbol a and symbol b. 2 The big hit game of the type corresponding to the special figure 2 as the big hit symbol displayed on the special stop display portion 50B is given.

  The main control CPU 81a of the main control board 81 has a plurality of predetermined types when the special figure hit determination performed in response to the winning of the pachinko ball at the first start winning opening 51a is a win determination result. It is set to determine one jackpot symbol from among the jackpot symbols. Specifically, in the first embodiment, the symbol is classified into one of two types of symbols A and B based on the special figure determination random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 51a. The main control CPU 81a determines one big hit symbol. In addition, when the special figure hit determination performed when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 52a is a win determination result, the main control CPU 81a of the main control board 81 is determined in advance. In addition, it is set to determine one jackpot symbol from a plurality of types of jackpot symbols. Specifically, in the first embodiment, the symbol is classified into one of the two types of symbols a and b based on the special figure determining random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 52a. The main control CPU 81a determines one big hit symbol. Here, when the main control CPU 81a determines either the symbol A or the symbol a as the big hit symbol, the main control CPU 81a gives the first big hit game corresponding to the symbol A, a and ends the first big hit game. The later game state is changed into a probable state and a variable state. When the main control CPU 81a determines the symbol b as the jackpot symbol, the main control CPU 81a gives a second jackpot game corresponding to the symbol b, and changes the gaming state after the second jackpot game has ended to an uncertain change state. In addition, the variable state is assumed. Further, when the main control CPU 81a determines the symbol B as the jackpot symbol, the main control CPU 81a gives a third jackpot game corresponding to the symbol B, and changes the gaming state after the third jackpot game is over to an uncertain change state. And it is supposed to be in a non-variable state. Note that the types of jackpot symbols and jackpot games described above are examples, and are not limited thereto. For example, as another jackpot game, a jackpot game in which the game state after the end becomes a probable change state and a non-changeable state may be set.

(Determination of game benefits (total number of round games))
The big hit game is ended after a round game is executed a plurality of times to open the opening / closing member 73 of the special winning portion 70 and allow the pachinko ball to be awarded to the special winning opening 71. One round game is set to end when a specified number (for example, nine) of pachinko balls win a special winning opening 71 or when a specified time (round time) elapses from the start of each round game. ing. In the first embodiment, a plurality of types of round games constituting a jackpot game (game benefits) are set, and one of the total number of round games of these types is the type of jackpot game. It is determined regardless of (first to third big hit games). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, when the main control CPU 81a gives a big hit game (any one of the first to third big hit games), it is 8 times (first round total number of times), 12 times ( The total number of round games (game benefits) of any one of three types (second round total number) and 16 times (third round total number) is determined.

  Here, the main control CPU 81a, as a result of the special figure variation display in the special figure display units 50A and 50B, when the result of the special figure hit determination is a win (when it is decided to give the big hit game). The value of the hit waiting flag set in the main control RAM 81c of the main control board 81 is changed from “0” to “1” at the timing of stopping and displaying the big hit symbol (timing when the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display ends). . Note that the “hit waiting flag” indicates the total number of round games (one of the first to third round total times) constituting the jackpot game to be granted when it is determined that the jackpot game is awarded. This flag indicates a state that can be determined when a pachinko ball enters the gate passage opening 64a. In the following description, a period in which the set value of the hit waiting flag is “1” It may be referred to as “standby state”. In the first embodiment, the timing for stopping and displaying the big hit symbol on the special figure display units 50A and 50B (the end timing of the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display) is a condition for shifting to the hit standby state (transition condition) ). Further, the main control CPU 81a of the first embodiment allows the pachinko ball to pass through each left gate provided in the left gate portions 61A, 61B, 61C in the hit standby state where the set value of the hit standby flag is “1”. Triggered by entering one of the mouths 64a (triggered by input of a sphere detection signal from any one of the first to third left passage detection sensors SE51, SE52, SE53), the first to third The total number of rounds is determined. The main control CPU 81a determines the total number of round games even if the ball detection signals from the left passage detection sensors SE51, SE52, SE53 are input when the set value of the hit waiting flag is “0”. It is supposed not to.

  Here, the main control CPU 81a uses the first game to enter the left gate portion 61A, 61B, 61C in a state where the hit standby state has occurred (after the condition for transition to the hit standby state is satisfied), and the round game Is determined, and the value of the hit waiting flag is changed to “0” (ends the hit waiting state) upon entering the first left gate 61A, 61B, 61C. ing. That is, even if a plurality of pachinko balls enter the left gate portions 61A, 61B, 61C (the left gate passage port 64a) after shifting to the hit standby state, the ball enters the first left gate passage port 64a. The total number of round games (any one of the first to third round total times) determined by using as a trigger is not changed.

  The main control CPU 81a is configured to determine the total number of round games that are different from each other depending on which of the plurality of left gate passage openings 64a (left gate portions 61A, 61B, 61C) is entered. Specifically, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, a pachinko ball has entered the left gate passage port 64a of the first left gate portion 61A (the first left gate portion 61A provided with the first 1) When the ball detection signal from the left-pass detection sensor SE51 is input to the main control CPU 81a), the first round total number of times (“8 times”) is determined. Further, the pachinko ball has entered the left gate passage port 64a of the second left gate portion 61B (the ball detection signal from the second left passage detection sensor SE52 provided in the second left gate portion 61B is sent to the main control CPU 81a. The second round total number of times (“12 times”) is determined. Further, the pachinko ball has entered the left gate passage port 64a of the third left gate portion 61C (the ball detection signal from the third left passage detection sensor SE53 provided in the third left gate portion 61C is sent to the main control CPU 81a. The third round total number of times (“16 times”) is determined when triggered by (input). As a result, the total number of round games determined by entering the left gate passage port 64a of the first left gate portion 61A (the entry area where the pachinko balls are most likely to enter) is the lowest value for the player. The total number of round games determined by entering the left gate passage port 64a of the third left gate portion 61C (the entry area where the pachinko ball is most difficult to enter). The number of times is the total number of times (“16 times”) that is most valuable to the player.

(About notification of hit standby state)
The main control CPU 81a is configured to output a control signal indicating the start of the hit standby state and a control signal indicating the end of the hit standby state to the effect control board 82. Specifically, the main control CPU 81a outputs a hit standby start command (control signal) to the effect control board 82 at a timing when the value of the hit standby flag is changed from “0” to “1”. Further, the main control CPU 81a outputs a hit standby end command (control signal) to the effect control board 82 at a timing when the value of the hit standby flag is changed from “1” to “0”. On the other hand, the effect control board 82 receives information indicating that the winning standby state has been entered in response to the input of the hit waiting start designation command from the main control CPU 81a (for example, the symbol display device 17 or the front frame). 13 or a light emitting unit (not shown) provided in the game board 20 or a speaker (not shown), and the like, and the notification is ended in response to an input of a hit waiting end designation command from the main control CPU 81a. It has become. Here, in the symbol display device 17 (display unit 17a), information indicating that the winning standby state has been established is determined (which can be determined) by entering each left gate unit 61A, 61B, 61C as a trigger. ) Character information for notifying the total number of round games, and the gate part (third left gate part 61C) having a high value when entering the ball among the left gate parts 61A, 61B, 61C. Character information (for example, character information “Put a ball in the bottom gate and get 16 rounds!”) And the like are displayed. That is, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment is configured to notify the player of the game content in the hit standby state, the gate unit 61C that has a large profit when entering the ball, and the like. It has become.

(Operation of the first embodiment)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment configured as described above will be described.

  When the player rotates the operation handle 16 provided on the front side of the pachinko machine 10, the pachinko ball launched from the hitting ball launching device 18 enters the game area 22 defined by the guide rail 23 provided on the game board 20. It is driven out and flows down in the game area 22 (first flow-down area 22a or second flow-down area 22b) while contacting the game nail 32 and the like and changing the flow-down direction. Then, the pachinko balls flowing down the first flow down region 22a and the second flow down region 22b of the game region 22 are the first start winning port 51a of the first start winning unit 51 and the second start winning of the second start winning unit 52. The main control CPU 81a of the main control board 81 executes the special figure determination when triggered by winning the mouth 52a. The main control CPU 81a determines the type of big hit game (any of the first to third big hit games) advantageous to the player according to the special figure determination when the special figure determination is a winning determination result. It is determined by processing, and the determined jackpot game is given (any of the first to third jackpot games).

  The main control CPU 81a performs special figure fluctuation display in the special figure display units 50A and 50B when the judgment per special figure is a hit judgment result, and displays a big hit symbol (special figure) as a result of the special figure fluctuation display. Stop display. The effect control board 82 starts the symbol variation effect on the symbol display device 17 simultaneously with the start of the special symbol variation display, and ends the symbol variation effect simultaneously with the end of the special symbol variation display. Here, as a result of the symbol variation effect, a combination of symbols (decorative drawings) that becomes a predetermined winning display (for example, a set of three of the same decorative drawings) is confirmed and stopped on the symbol display device 17 so that the big hit game Is notified to the player.

  The main control CPU 81a waits for a hit stored in the main control RAM 81c at a timing (a timing at which the transition condition is satisfied) at which the jackpot symbol (special diagram) is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display units 50A and 50B as a result of the special symbol fluctuation display. The setting value of the flag is changed from “0” to “1”, and a hit standby state is caused. Then, the main control CPU 81a performs control so as to wait for the start of the big hit game during the hit standby state. The main control CPU 81a outputs a hit standby start command to the effect control board 82 at the start timing of the hit standby state where the hit standby flag is “1”. On the other hand, the effect control board 82 having received the hit standby start designation command performs control for notifying that the hit standby state has been entered. Specifically, character information for notifying the total number of round games determined (which can be determined) triggered by entering the left gate portions 61A, 61B, 61C, and the left gate portions 61A, 61B, 61C Character information for notifying which gate part (third left gate part 61C) has a high value when entering a ball (for example, “Get a ball in the bottom gate and get 16 rounds per round. And the like "is displayed on the symbol display device 17 (display unit 17a). Thereby, the player can grasp the contents of the game in the hit waiting state, and which gate portion 61C has a large profit when the player enters the ball.

  In the hit standby state, the pachinko ball is entered into the flow path inlet 28a of the distribution unit 28, thereby causing the pachinko ball to enter any of the first to third left gate parts 61A, 61B, 61C. When the player enters the pachinko ball into the sorting unit 28, the pachinko ball is guided to the first flow-down region 22a by operating the operation handle 16 and playing the game in a left-handed game form. . In this case, the pachinko balls that flow down the first flow-down region 22a may flow down to the side where the first start winning opening 51a is located with the advancing direction being randomly changed by the game nail 32 or the rotation guide member 33. . Further, the pachinko ball flowing down the first flow-down region 22a may move downward without flowing down to the first start winning port 51a side and fall on the upper surface of the left guide portion 37a provided in the gate unit 37. . The pachinko ball that has fallen on the upper surface of the left guiding portion 37a rolls on the first partition peg 32A beyond the flow path inlet 28a and then is guided to the outlet 30 side as it is, or shaken from the flow path inlet 28a. The ball enters the minute portion 28, enters the left gate passage port 64a of each of the left gate portions 61A, 61B, and 61C, and is then guided to the out port 30 side. That is, the first flow down region 22a is configured so that the possibility that the pachinko ball that has reached the upper surface of the left guiding portion 37a will subsequently win the first start winning opening 51a is extremely low. Of the pachinko balls flowing down the region 22a, the pachinko balls that can no longer be expected to win the first start winning opening 51a are placed in the sorting unit 28 and distributed.

  Here, when the winning standby flag is set to “1” (when the winning standby state is generated), the main control CPU 81a has a gate passage opening provided in each of the left gate portions 61A, 61B, 61C ( The total number of round games that constitute one of the first to third jackpot games that have been determined as the jackpot game to be given when the pachinko ball enters any of the 64 (entering area) Is determined from among a plurality (any one of the first to third round total times) having different values for the player. The main control CPU 81a determines the total number of round games triggered by entering the first left gate passing port 64a in the hit waiting state, and triggered by entering the first left gate passing port 64a, The set value of the hit standby flag stored in the main control RAM 81c is changed from “1” to “0”, and the hit standby state is terminated.

  In other words, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment not only makes a great decision whether or not the big hit game is generated by winning (entering) the pachinko balls in the start winning holes 51a and 52a, but also the flow path inlet 28a. The big hit consisting of round games of different number of times depending on which of the plurality of left gate passage openings (a plurality of entry areas) 64a the pachinko ball that entered the distribution unit 28 (flow path 28b) enters. Since the game is given, it is possible to attract the player's interest in the behavior of the pachinko ball in the distribution unit 28. In addition, a big hit game consisting of the total number of round games determined by the first entry to any one of the left gate passage openings 64a in the hit waiting state is given, so that a plurality of left gate passage openings 64a The player can easily understand the relationship with the total number of round games (the first to third round total times), and can attract the player's interest in the game in the winning standby state.

  Here, when the main control CPU 81a determines the total number of round games in the hit waiting state, the first left gate portion 61A in which the pachinko ball is most likely to enter among the plurality of left gate portions 61A, 61B, 61C. When the player enters the left gate passage entrance (entrance area) 64a, the total number of round games is determined to be the smallest eight times (first round total number). On the other hand, with the ball entering the left gate passage opening (entrance area) 64a of the third left gate portion 61C where the pachinko ball is most difficult to enter, the total number of round games is the largest 16 times (third The total number of rounds). The order of ease of entering the left gate portions 61A, 61B, 61C (the first left gate portion 61A is “1”, the second left gate portion 61B is “2”, and the third left gate portion 61C is “3”. ”) Is a ranking of magnitudes of values given upon entering the left gate portions 61A, 61B, 61C (the first left gate portion 61A is“ 3 ”, and the second left gate portion 61B is“ 2 ”). The third left gate 61C is reversed with respect to “1”). That is, as the gate portions 61A, 61B, 61C into which the pachinko balls enter are harder to enter, the value of the jackpot game determined by the entrance becomes higher. The player's motivation can be enhanced by expecting the third left gate portion 61C and the second left gate portion 61B to be difficult to enter the ball.

  In addition, each left gate passage port 64a corresponding to the left gate portions 61A, 61B, 61C is an area surrounded by the first to fifth partitioning nails 32A, 32B, 32C, 32D, 32E as the distributing portion 28 (flow One of the left gate passage openings 64a provided in the first to third left gate portions 61A, 61B, 61C, while the inlet is opened inside the passage 28b), while the outlet is opened outside the flow passage 28b. The pachinko ball that has passed through is discharged from the out port 30 without passing through the other left gate passage port 64a. That is, the pachinko ball that has entered the flow path 28b of the distribution unit 28 from the flow path inlet 28a passes through the flow path inlet 28a by passing only one of the left gate passage openings 64a. It is possible to easily identify which of the plurality of left gate passage openings 64a has entered the pachinko ball when the total number of round games is determined.

  In the big hit game, the main control CPU 81a corresponds to any total number (any one of the first to third round total times) of “8 times”, “12 times”, and “16 times” determined in the hit standby state. Play as many rounds as you want. The main control CPU 81a grants the light emission display portion corresponding to the determined total number of round games among the three light emission display portions constituting the round display portion 50D at the start timing of the big hit game. The total number of round games of the jackpot game being played is “8 times” (first round total number), “12 times” (second round total number), or “16 times” (first round number) 3 round total number of times). In each round game, the special winning solenoid SL2 of the special winning unit 70 is driven, the opening / closing member 73 of the special winning unit 70 is opened and closed at a predetermined timing, and the special winning port 71 is moved to the game area 22 (second flow area). The winning of a pachinko ball is permitted by opening at 22b). Then, the main control CPU 81a ends the lighting state of the round display unit 50D at the end timing of the big hit game.

  Next, a pachinko machine 100 according to a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. The pachinko machine 100 according to the second embodiment has a passage entrance (flow path entrance) 102a that opens into the game area 22 and a plurality of passage areas (entrance balls) into which pachinko balls that have passed through the passage entrance 102a can enter. Area) 106, 116a, 117a, and a sorting unit 101 serving as a sorting unit is provided, and any of the plurality of passing areas 106, 116a, 117a provided in the sorting unit 101 is pachinko balls. Depending on whether the player has entered the ball, it is possible to determine one of a plurality of types of game benefits (total number of round games constituting the jackpot game to be given) having different values for the player. Therefore, in the following description of the pachinko machine 100 of the second embodiment, the configuration related to the sorting unit 101 will be basically described, and the same configuration as the pachinko machine 10 described in the first embodiment will be the same. Detailed description will be omitted.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment described above, the distributing unit 28 is defined on the downstream side of the first flow down region 22a, and a part of the pachinko balls that flow down the first flow down region 22a. Only the ball enters the flow path inlet 28a of the distribution unit 28. On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 100 according to the second embodiment described below, a sorting unit (sorting unit) 101 is disposed on the upstream side of the second flow-down area 22b, and the second flow-down is performed. The pachinko sphere flowing down the region 22b is always configured to enter the passage inlet (flow path inlet) 102a of the sorting unit 101. In addition, the distribution unit 101 adjusts the timing at which the player launches the pachinko ball, so that the predetermined passing areas 116a, 117a provided in the predetermined ball paths 104L, 111, 116, 117 and other ball paths The pachinko sphere can be arbitrarily guided to another passage area 106 provided in 104R.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the distribution unit 101 includes a housing 102 that forms an outer shell, a passage inlet 102 a and a passage outlet 102 c that communicate between the inside and the outside of the housing 102, and a plurality of passage areas located inside the housing 102. 106, 116a, 117a. This sorting unit 101 has an inclined shape as an inner bottom surface of the housing 102 after the pachinko ball entered from the passage inlet (flow passage inlet) 102a passes through any of the plurality of passage areas 106, 116a, 117a. The discharge guide surface 102b rolls and is discharged from the passage outlet 102c. The distribution unit 101 is provided at the upper right portion of the frame-shaped decorative member 40, and the passage inlet 102a communicates with the downstream end portion of the alignment region RA in the second flow-down region 22b. The pachinko ball that has bounced off the shock absorbing rubber 19 passes through the passage inlet 102a and is guided into the distribution unit 101. That is, in the second embodiment, a pachinko ball hit by the player to the right can always enter the sorting unit 101. Further, the pachinko balls discharged from the distribution unit 101 through the passage outlet 102c flow down to the enlarged region RB in the second flowing down region 22b, and the second start winning prize port 52a provided in the enlarged region RB, or the ordinary The winning opening 56a and the special winning opening 71 can be won, and the ball can enter the second out opening 31 in the middle of flowing down the enlarged area RB and be discharged out of the machine. In addition, you may make it provide the winning opening 52a, 56a, 71 in the 1st flow area 22a.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the distribution unit 101 includes a rectifying passage 103 communicating with the passage inlet 102a, and a right branch passage 104R and a left branch passage 104L that branch from the downstream end of the rectification passage 103. The pachinko ball guided to the right branch passage 104R passes through (enters) the passage area 106 provided in the right branch passage 104R, and the pachinko ball that has passed through the left branch passage 104L is described later. It is configured to pass (enter a ball) through one of the plurality of passage areas 116a and 117a after being distributed by the cruising 110. The distribution unit 101 includes a right passage detection sensor SE7 that detects a pachinko ball passing through the passage region 106 of the right branch passage 104R, and a passage region 116a of a first connection portion 116 that will be described later connected to the croon 110. A first left passage detection sensor SE81 that detects a pachinko ball that passes therethrough, and a second left passage detection sensor SE82 that detects a pachinko ball that passes through a passage region 117a of a second connection portion 117, which will be described later, connected to the croon 110. (See FIG. 8). The ball detection signals from the passage detection sensors SE7, SE81, SE82 are input to the main control board 81 (main control CPU 81a).

  The passage entrance 102a has a wide width to the right and left so as to reliably receive the pachinko ball that bounces off the shock absorbing rubber 19 and the upper surface of the frame-shaped decorative member 40 (partition wall portion 44). Is formed. Specifically, the passage inlet 102a is formed with a lateral width dimension that is about twice the diameter of the pachinko ball. Further, the rectifying passage 103 is formed so that the lateral width gradually narrows from the upstream end communicating with the passage inlet 102a to the downstream end communicating with each of the branch passages 104L and 104R, and rectifies pachinko balls taken from the passage inlet 102a. It has come to be able to do.

  As shown in FIG. 8, at the upstream end of the branch passages 104L and 104R in the distribution unit 101, a switching valve (first distribution valve) that distributes pachinko balls that have passed through the rectifying passage 103 to the branch passages 104L and 104R. Means) 105 is provided so as to face the rectifying passage 103 from below. The switching valve 105 has a first posture x1 that guides the pachinko ball guided from the rectifying passage 103 to the right branch passage 104R in response to the main control CPU 81a driving a driving means (not shown) (indicated by a one-dot chain line in FIG. 8). And a second posture x2 (shown by a solid line in FIG. 8) for guiding the pachinko ball guided from the rectifying passage 103 to the left branch passage 104L. Then, the main control CPU 81a alternately switches the driving motor as the driving means forward and backward to switch the switching valve 105 alternately between the first posture x1 and the second posture x2 every time a predetermined switching time elapses. The drive control is performed. In the second embodiment, the main control CPU 81a is configured to continuously execute drive control for switching the postures x1 and x2 of the switching valve 105 regardless of the gaming state. On the other hand, the drive control may be performed only in the hit standby state.

  Here, the switching time during which the main control CPU 81a switches the postures x1 and x2 of the switching valve 105 is longer than the shortest arrival time from when the pachinko ball is launched until the pachinko ball reaches the branch passages 104L and 104R ( For example, “5 seconds”) is set. Accordingly, the player launches the pachinko ball in the right-handed launch mode at the timing when the switching valve 105 is displaced from the second posture x2 to the first posture x1, thereby causing the launched pachinko ball to the right branch passage 104R. Can lead to. In addition, the player launches a pachinko ball in the right-handed launch mode at the timing when the switching valve 105 is displaced from the first posture x1 to the second posture x2, and thereby the hit pachinko ball to the left branch passage 104L. Can lead to. As described above, the pachinko machine 100 according to the second embodiment operates the operation handle 16 in accordance with the timing at which the switching valve 105 is displaced, thereby causing the right spherical path (right branch path) to form the right passage area 106. 104R) and pachinko balls are arbitrarily provided on the left spherical path (the path having the left branch passage 104L, the rolling surface 111 described later, and the connecting portions 116, 117 described later) forming the left passage areas 116a, 117a. It is configured to be able to lead to.

(About Kroon 110)
As shown in FIG. 9, the croon (second allocating means) 110 is provided with a concave rolling surface 111 and a wall portion 112 rising upward from the outer peripheral edge of the rolling surface 111. A pachinko ball rolling on the rolling surface 111 is prevented from falling outward. The croon 110 is formed in a horizontally long oval shape with a short axis extending in the front-rear direction and a long axis extending in the left-right direction. In the second embodiment, the dimension in the minor axis direction of the cruel 110 is set to be approximately three times the diameter of the pachinko sphere, and the dimension in the major axis direction is approximately five times the diameter of the pachinko sphere B. It is set as follows. In addition, a flange 113 communicating with the rolling surface 111 is formed on the outer peripheral side of the wall 112 of the croon 110. The collar portion 113 opens upward, and guides the pachinko ball that has passed through the left branch passage 104 </ b> L to the rolling surface 111 of the croon 110 by the collar portion 113. The flange 113 is provided so as to extend in the tangential direction of the rolling surface 111 (see FIG. 9A), so that the pachinko balls moving from the flange 113 can smoothly circulate. ing.

  A first through-hole 114 and a second through-hole 115 penetrating vertically are formed on the rolling surface 111 of the cruel 110 at positions that sandwich the center point of the rolling surface 111 on the long axis. The pachinko ball that has arrived at the rolling surface 111 is discharged from either the first through-hole 114 or the second through-hole 115.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the croon 110 is provided with a cylindrical first connection portion 116 and a second connection portion 117 that extend downward from the lower surface of the crune 110. The first connecting portion 116 defines a first left passage region 116a that communicates with the first passage 114, and a pachinko ball that has entered the first passage 114 passes through the first left passage region 116a. Then, it is discharged downward and guided to the passage outlet 102c by the discharge guide surface 102b. The first connecting portion 116 is provided with a first left passage detection sensor SE81, and is configured to detect a pachinko ball passing through the first left passage region 116a by the first left passage detection sensor SE81. In addition, a second left passage region 117a that communicates with the second passage 115 is defined inside the second connection portion 117, and a pachinko ball that has entered the second passage 115 has a second left passage region. It passes through 117a, is discharged downward, and is guided to the passage outlet 102c by the discharge guide surface 102b. The second connecting portion 117 is provided with a second left passage detection sensor SE82, and is configured to detect a pachinko ball passing through the second left passage region 117a by the second left passage detection sensor SE82. The right branch passage 104R described above extends vertically so as to be lined up with the croon 110 and the connection portions 116 and 117, and the right passage region 106 formed on the downstream side of the right branch passage 104R. A right passage detection sensor SE71 is provided so that a passing pachinko ball can be detected.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the rolling surface 111 of the croon 110 is formed so as to incline downward from the outer peripheral side toward the center side where the first and second openings 114 and 115 are located, and from the right side to the left side. The first through-hole 114 is formed to be slightly below the second through-hole 115. Moreover, the diameter of the 1st opening 114 is formed larger than the diameter of the 2nd opening 115, and it is easy to discharge | emit the pachinko ball from the 1st opening 114 rather than the 2nd opening 115. That is, the rolling surface 111 of the croon 110 falls into the first entrance 114 more than the probability that the rolling pachinko ball falls into the second entrance 115 and enters the second left passage region 117a. Thus, the probability of entering the first left passage area 116a is increased.

  Here, the main control CPU 81a gives the ball after entering the passing area 106, 116a, 117a in the hit standby state (when triggered by the detection of the pass detection sensors SE7, SE81, SE82), after the end of the hit standby state. The total number of round games in the jackpot game (any of the first to third jackpot games) can be determined. In the second embodiment, the main control CPU 81a is configured to be able to determine the total number of round games (game benefits) in the jackpot game to be given from a plurality of types. Specifically, one of three types “6 times”, “9 times”, and “16 times” is determined as the total number of round games.

  Here, when the pachinko ball passes through the right passing area 106 provided in the right branch passage 104R, the main control CPU 81a determines “9 times” (second round total number) as the total number of round games. Further, when the pachinko ball passes through the first left passage area 116a communicating with the left branch passage 104R, the main control CPU 81a determines “6 times” (first round total number) as the total number of round games. At the same time, when the pachinko ball passes through the second left passage area 117a communicating with the left branch passage 104R, “16 times” (third round total number) is determined as the total number of round games. Here, when the pachinko ball is guided to the right branch passage 104L among the plurality of branch passages 104L, 104R, the right passage region 106 is surely passed. Therefore, when the player guides the pachinko ball to the right branch passage 104R, the total number of round games is determined to be “9” with a probability of 100%. On the other hand, the pachinko ball is distributed to the first passage 114 at the Kruun 110 with a probability of approximately 70%, passes through the first left passage area 116a, and is distributed to the second passage 115 with a probability of approximately 30%. 2 Since it is configured to pass through the left passage area 117a, when the player guides the pachinko ball to the left branch passage 104L, the total number of round games is approximately “6 times” with a probability of approximately 70%. The total number of round games is determined to be “16” with a probability of approximately 30%.

  That is, the pachinko machine 100 according to the second embodiment has a first left passage where a pachinko ball is easy to enter in comparison between the first left passage region 116a and the second left passage region 117a, which cannot be divided by the player. When determining the total number of round games triggered by the arrival of a pachinko ball in the area 116a, the total number of times less valuable to the player than when triggered by entering the second left passing area 117a. decide. In addition, in the comparison between the first left passing area 116a and the second left passing area 117a, the total number of round games is determined by the pachinko ball entering the second left passing area 117a where it is difficult for the pachinko ball to enter. In this case, the total number of times more valuable to the player is determined than when triggered by entering the first left passing area 116a.

  Note that the expected value (average number) of round games determined when the player guides the pachinko ball to the left branch passage 104L is “9 times”, and the pachinko ball is guided to the left branch passage 104L. In the case and the expected value, the same number of round games are determined.

(Operation of the second embodiment)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 100 according to the second embodiment configured as described above will be described.

  In the pachinko machine 100 according to the second embodiment, the pachinko ball that has entered the sorting unit 101 via the passage inlet 102a passes through one of the plurality of passage areas 106, 116a, 117a, and then the passage outlet 102c. The discharged pachinko balls can win a predetermined winning opening 52a, 56a, 71 provided on the downstream side (enlarged region RB). As described above, the flow path from the pachinko ball entering the sorting unit 101 to the out port 30 is made common with the flow path of the pachinko balls winning the predetermined winning ports 52a, 56a, 71. The minute unit 101 can be provided in a compact manner.

  Here, the pachinko machine 100 according to the second embodiment includes a plurality of passage areas 106, 116 a, 117 a provided in the sorting unit 101 in the hit standby state in which it is determined that the big hit game is given. The main control CPU 81a determines the total number of round games that constitute the jackpot game to be given by entering a pachinko ball in any of them. In this way, a big hit game consisting of a different number of round games is given depending on which of the plurality of passing areas 106, 116a, 117a enters the pachinko ball, so the behavior of the pachinko ball in the sorting unit 101 is given. Can attract players' interest. In addition, a big hit game consisting of the total number of round games determined by the first entry into any of the passing areas 106, 116a, 117a in the hit waiting state is given. Therefore, the player can easily understand the relationship between the plurality of passing areas 106, 116a, 117a and the total number of round games of a plurality of types, and can attract the player's interest in the game in the hit waiting state. .

  In a state in which the switching valve 105 is in the first posture x1 by the drive control of the main control CPU 81a, the right branch passage 104R communicates with the downstream end of the rectifying passage 103 and passes through the passage inlet 102a and the rectifying passage 103. The sphere is guided to the right branch passage 104R and passes through the right passage region 106. On the other hand, when the switching valve 105 is in the second posture x2 by the drive control of the main control CPU 81a, the left branch passage 104L communicates with the downstream end of the rectifying passage 103, and the passage inlet 102a and the rectifying passage 103 are connected. The pachinko balls that have passed through are guided to the left branch passage 104L, and are then distributed by the rolling surface 111 of the croon 110 and pass through one of the first and second left passage areas 116a, 117a. Here, the main control CPU 81a switches the switching valve every predetermined switching time (for example, “5 seconds”) longer than the shortest arrival time required for the pachinko ball to reach the branch passages 104L and 104R after launching the pachinko ball. Drive control is performed so that the postures x1 and x2 of 105 are alternately switched. For this reason, the player can guide the pachinko ball to the right branch passage 104R by hitting the pachinko ball in the right-handed launch mode at the timing of displacement from the second posture x2 to the first posture x1 in the hit standby state. The pachinko ball can be guided to the left branch passage 104L by launching the pachinko ball in the right-handed launch mode at the timing of displacement from the first posture x1 to the second posture x2. As described above, the pachinko machine 100 according to the second embodiment operates the operation handle 16 in accordance with the timing at which the switching valve 105 is displaced, thereby causing the right branch passage 104R that forms the right passage region 106 and the left passage. Pachinko balls can be arbitrarily distributed to the left branch passage 104L communicating with the regions 116a and 117a.

  When the total number of round games is determined in the hit waiting state, when the pachinko ball passes through the right branch passage 104R, the pachinko ball passing through the right passage region 106 is detected by the right passage detection sensor SE7, and In response to the ball detection signal from the right passage detection sensor SE7 being input to the main control CPU 81a, the main control CPU 81a determines “9 times” as the total number of round games. For this reason, the player avoids the risk that “6 times” is determined as the total number of round games by driving the pachinko ball to the right branch passage 104R in accordance with the timing at which the switching valve 105 is displaced. Can do.

  In addition, when the pachinko ball passes through the left branch passage 104L, the pachinko ball passes through the first left passage region 116a with a probability of approximately 70% as a result of being distributed on the rolling surface 111 of the croon 110, and approximately The pachinko sphere passes through the second left passage region 117a with a probability of 30 percent. Then, the pachinko ball passing through the first left passage area 116a is detected by the first left passage detection sensor SE81, and the ball detection signal from the first left passage detection sensor SE81 is input to the main control CPU 81a in the hit standby state. Accordingly, the main control CPU 81a determines “six times” as the total number of round games constituting the jackpot game to be given. The pachinko ball passing through the second left passage region 117a is detected by the second left passage detection sensor SE82, and the ball detection signal from the second left passage detection sensor SE82 is input to the main control CPU 81a in the hit standby state. Accordingly, the main control CPU 81a determines “16 times” as the total number of round games constituting the jackpot game to be given. That is, when the total number of round games is determined when the pachinko ball passing through the left branch passage 104L passes through the passing areas 116a and 117a, approximately 70% is “6 times”, and approximately 30% is “ 16 times ". For this reason, the player expects that the total number of round games will be determined as “16 times” by driving the pachinko ball to the left branch passage 104L in accordance with the timing at which the switching valve 105 is displaced. Can play games.

  The ranking of the ease of entering the first and second left passage areas 116a, 117a into which the pachinko balls passing through the left branch passage 104L enter (the first left passage area 116a is "1", the second left passage The area 117a is “2”), and the rank of the value given when the first and second left passage areas 116a and 117a are entered (the first left passage area 116a is “2”, the second The left passing region 117a is opposite to “1”). That is, as the passing area 116a, 117a into which the pachinko ball enters is more difficult to enter the left passing area 116a, 117a, the value of the jackpot game determined by the entry becomes larger. It is possible to increase the player's motivation by expecting a difficult entry into the second left passing area 117a.

(Change example)
Note that the gaming machine is not limited to those shown in the first and second embodiments described above, and various configurations can be adopted, and an example thereof will be described.

(1) In the first embodiment, for each of the three left gate passage openings (entrance areas) provided in the allocating section, a game privilege that can be determined by the entrance of a game ball (a round that constitutes a big hit game) The total number of games) has been determined one by one, but for at least one entry area, a plurality of types of game benefits that can be determined by entering a game ball are determined, and among these types of game benefits, The game bonus may be determined by a lottery process. In each entry area, at least one kind of game privilege that can be determined with the entry of a game ball as an opportunity may be common.
For example, the total number of round games that can be determined when a game ball enters the left gate passage (entrance area) provided in the first left gate portion is “8 times” and “12 times”. Two types are set, and “8 times” is determined with a probability of 70 percent by lottery processing, and “12 times” is determined with a probability of 30 percent. In addition, the total number of round games that can be determined when a game ball enters the left gate passage opening (entrance area) provided in the second left gate portion is “8 times”, “12 times” and Three types of “16 times” are set, “8 times” is determined with a probability of 50 percent by lottery processing, “12 times” is determined with a probability of 30 percent, and “16 times” is determined with a probability of 20 percent. Make a decision. Furthermore, the total number of round games that can be determined when a game ball enters the left gate passage opening (entrance area) provided in the third left gate portion is “12 times” and “16 times”. Two types are set, and “12 times” is determined with a probability of 60% by the lottery process, and “16 times” is determined with a probability of 40%.
(2) In the first embodiment, the type of jackpot game that can be determined according to the jackpot symbol when the hit determination result of the special control by the main control CPU (winning determination means) Round games of the first to third jackpot games that are determined when the first ball to the third jackpot game with different game states are set and the game ball enters the left gate passage (entrance area) As for the total number of times (game bonus), any of “8 times”, “12 times”, and “16 times” is determined regardless of the type of the big hit game. On the other hand, the total number of round games (game benefits) that can be determined by entering a game ball into the left gate passage (entrance area) may be different depending on the type of the big hit game.
In this case, for example, two types of “12 times” and “16 times” are set as the total number of round games constituting the first jackpot game, and rounds constituting the second jackpot game and the third jackpot game. Two types of “8 times” and “12 times” are set as the total number of games. Then, when determining the total number of round games constituting the first jackpot game, “12 times” is determined with the ball entering the gate passage opening of the first left gate portion, and the second left gate portion Either “12 times” or “16 times” is determined when the ball enters the gate passage opening, and “16 times” is determined when the ball enters the gate passage port of the third left gate. In addition, when determining the total number of round games constituting either the second jackpot game or the third jackpot game, “8 times” is triggered by entering the gate through the first left gate portion. "8" and "12" are determined when the second left gate portion enters the gate passage opening, and the third left gate portion enters the gate passage opening. "12 times" can be determined with the opportunity .
In addition, for specific types of big hit games (for example, second and third big hit games) among a plurality of types, only “8” is set as the total number of round games, and the total number of round games is determined. This period (waiting state for hitting) may not occur.
(3) In the first embodiment, three left gate passage openings (entrance areas) are provided in the distribution section, and in the second embodiment, three passage areas (entrance areas) are provided in the distribution unit (distribution section). Sphere area) is provided, but the number of entry areas provided in the distribution unit can be changed as appropriate.
(4) In the first embodiment, a distribution unit is provided in the first flow-down area in the game area, and is provided in the distribution part when the player plays a game in a left-handed game form (launch mode). A game ball can be made to enter a plurality of left gate passage openings (entrance areas), but the distribution section is provided in the second flow-down area so that the player can make a right-handed game form (launch However, when a game is played in this manner, it may be configured to allow a game ball to enter a plurality of entrance areas.
(5) In the second embodiment, when a distribution unit (distribution unit) is provided in the second flow-down area in the game area and the player plays a game in the right-handed game form (launch mode), Although configured so that a game ball can enter a plurality of passing areas (entrance areas) provided in the distribution unit, the distribution unit is provided in the first flow-down area so that the player can make a left-handed game. When a game is played in a form (launch mode), it may be configured such that a game ball can be entered into a plurality of entry areas.
(6) In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the distribution unit is provided in only one of the first flow-down area and the second flow-down area in the game area. A distribution unit may be provided in each of the two flow-down areas so that the game ball can be divided into each distribution unit by the player performing either left-handed or right-handed.
In this case, for example, the distribution unit of the first embodiment is provided in the first flow-down area and the distribution unit of the second embodiment is provided in the second flow-down area, so that the player If the game is played in the game mode (launch mode) and the game ball is inserted into any of the plurality of left gate passage openings (entrance areas) provided in the distribution unit of the first embodiment, A game is entered in one of a plurality of passing areas (entrance areas) provided in the allocating section (allocation unit) of the second embodiment by playing the game in a hitting game form (launching mode) It can be set as the structure which can be selected arbitrarily and can be played.
Further, the distribution unit of the first embodiment is provided symmetrically in both the first flow-down region and the second flow-down region, or the distribution unit (distribution unit) of the second embodiment is provided in the first flow-down region. It is also possible to provide symmetrically in both the flow-down area and the second flow-down area.
(7) In the first embodiment, as a game privilege that can be determined by entering the gate passage entrance (entrance area) as a trigger, a bonus game bonus to be granted (total number of round games constituting the jackpot game) ) Is set, but the game benefits (for example, probable change state and short-change state) in the game after the big hit game can be determined by entering the gate passage entrance (entrance area) as a trigger You may comprise.
When determining the gaming benefits (value) of the game after the end of the big hit game, as an opportunity to enter the entrance area, for example, the probability variation state and the variable state, the probability variation state and the non-variable state, The probable state and the short state are set as the gaming state, and the main control CPU (privilege determination) determines which of the plurality of types of gaming state according to which of the plurality of entering areas the gaming ball has entered. Means) can be determined.
In addition, a plurality of types of change states (or probability change states) with different number of changes (number of changes or probability change) are set, and in which of the plurality of entry areas the game ball has entered. Accordingly, the main control CPU (privilege determining means) can be configured to determine any one of the plurality of types of change states (or probability change states).
In addition to this, the game bonus for the big hit game to be given and the game bonus for the game after the big hit game may be configured to be determined by entering into the ball entering area as a trigger. In this case, for example, the total number of round games constituting the jackpot game and the end of the jackpot game, depending on which of the plurality of entrance areas (for example, a plurality of gate passage openings) the game ball has entered The subsequent gaming state is determined from a plurality of types. More specifically, as the first game privilege, the total number of round games is eight, and after the jackpot game is over, it can be determined that the non-probable state and the non-variable state are entered, As a game privilege, the total number of round games is 16, and it can be configured to be able to determine that the game will be in a probable state and a short state after the jackpot game ends.
The bonus game bonus is not limited to the total number of round games, and the maximum time for one round game may be set as multiple game bonuses. A plurality of types of game bonuses may be set as to which special prize opening is opened in the game (or in each round game).
(8) In the first embodiment, the type of game privilege in the hit game to be granted after the end of the hit waiting state is determined with the first entry into the gate passage opening (entrance area) in the hit waiting state. After that, even if the entrance to the gate passage entrance (entrance area) occurs, the contents of the game privilege decision are not changed, but the first entrance to the gate passage entrance (entrance area) in the hit waiting state After determining the type of gaming privilege using the ball as an opportunity, the type of gaming privilege may be determined again (update the determination) using another ball entering the gate passage entrance (entrance area) as an opportunity .
In this case, for example, when the timing for stopping and displaying the big hit symbol on the special symbol display unit (the transition condition is satisfied) is set, the main control CPU sets the hit standby flag set in the main control RAM. The value is changed from “0” to “1”, and measurement of a predetermined waiting time (for example, “30 seconds”) is started. Then, when the corresponding standby time has elapsed, the main control CPU returns the set value of the hit standby flag to “0”. In addition, a plurality of entry discrimination flags that correspond one-to-one with a plurality of entry areas are set in the main control RAM, and a game ball enters the entry area during a period in which the hit waiting flag is set to “1”. Each time a player enters the game, the main control CPU changes the entry determination flag corresponding to the entry area into which the game ball has entered from “0” to “1”, and the other entry determination flags are “0”. Configure to set to Further, every time the set value of the ball entering discrimination flag is changed, a control signal indicating which ball entering discriminating flag is “1” is output from the main control CPU to the production control board. Information indicating which game privilege (the total number of round games constituting the jackpot game) can be determined according to the control signal is notified. Then, in response to the entry discrimination flag that is “1” at the timing when the winning waiting flag is returned to “0”, any one of a plurality of types of game benefits (total number of round games) is selected from the main control CPU. Will be determined. In addition, when all the entrance determination flags are set to “0” at the timing when the winning waiting flag is returned to “0”, the main control CPU plays a game with the lowest value among a plurality of types of game benefits. When a bonus (or a specific gaming bonus other than the highest value gaming bonus) is determined, or one of multiple types of gaming bonuses is determined by lottery processing, and the gaming bonus is determined by lottery processing The lottery process is performed with a probability that the gaming privilege determined as compared with the case where it is determined by entering the entering area is likely to be low value (for example, “8 times” with an 80% probability). The lottery process is performed to determine “12 times” with a probability of 15% and “16 times” with a probability of 5%). By doing so, it is possible to cause the player to play a game with the expectation that a high-value gaming privilege (total number of round games) will be determined until the winning standby state ends.
(9) In the first embodiment, the type of gaming privilege is determined by entering the gate passage opening (entrance area) in the hit waiting state, but during the period when the jackpot game is granted You may comprise so that the kind of game privilege may be determined with the opportunity to enter the entrance area.
In this case, for example, a ball entering area is provided inside a special winning section having a special winning opening, and a game ball that has won a special winning opening opened during the big hit game can enter the winning area. Alternatively, by providing the game area with a normal winning opening and a gate passage opening as a winning area, it is possible to enter the winning area regardless of whether or not the game ball is in a big hit game. Then, the effective period flag set in the main control RAM by the main control CPU at the start time of a predetermined period (for example, from the start of the first round game to the end of the last round game) is set to “0”. The main control CPU changes the valid period flag from “1” to “0” when the game ball enters the entry area or when the predetermined period ends. To do. In the case where the validity period flag is reset to “0” after a predetermined time has elapsed, the lowest value gaming privilege among the plural types of gaming privileges (or a specific gaming privilege other than the highest value gaming privilege). Or any one of a plurality of types of gaming benefits can be determined by a lottery process. In addition, when determining a game privilege by a lottery process, the lottery process may be performed with a probability that a game privilege determined as compared to a case where the game privilege is determined by entering a ball entering area is likely to be low value. preferable.
(10) In the first embodiment, the hit waiting flag is set to “1” at the timing when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit, and the hit waiting state is entered, but the big hit symbol is stopped. When a predetermined interval is passed later, the hit waiting flag may be set to “1” to shift to the hit waiting state, or when the special figure hit determination results in a hit determination result A hit waiting flag may be set to “1” at the time of starting the variable display of the special figure corresponding to the result or during the variable display to shift to the hit standby state.
(11) In the first embodiment, the entrance to the gate passage entrance (entrance region) having the highest probability of entering the game ball among the gate passage entrances (entrance regions) provided in the plurality of gate portions. In the case of determining the game privilege with the opportunity, it is configured to determine the game privilege with a lower value than when the game ball enters the other gate passage entrance (entrance area). Triggered by entering the gate passage entrance with the highest probability of entering the ball, a lottery process is performed to determine any of a plurality of game benefits, and the low value game privilege is transferred to the other by the lottery process. You may comprise so that it can determine with high probability rather than the case where a game ball enters into a gate passage opening (entrance area | region). In addition, triggered by entering the gate passage entrance (entrance area) with the highest probability that a game ball will enter, triggered by entering the other gate passage entrance (entrance area) You may make it determine the game privilege whose value is higher than a case.
(12) In the first embodiment, the entrance to the gate passage entrance (entrance region) having the lowest probability of entering the game ball among the gate passage entrances (entrance regions) provided in the plurality of gate portions. When determining a gaming privilege with a ball as an opportunity, it is configured to determine a gaming privilege with higher value than when a gaming ball enters into another gate passage entrance (entrance area), A lottery process to determine one of a plurality of game benefits is triggered by the entrance to the gate passage entrance with the lowest probability that a game ball will enter, and the lottery process allows the high value game benefits to be It may be configured to determine with a higher probability than when a game ball enters the gate passage opening (entrance area). In addition, triggered by the entrance to the gate passage entrance (entrance area) with the lowest probability of entering the game ball, the entrance of the game ball to another gate passage entrance (entrance area) You may make it determine the game privilege whose value is lower than a case.
(13) In the first embodiment, a game ball that has passed through the gate passage opening (entrance area) is another gate passage opening (entrance area) or a prize opening (second start prize opening, special prize opening or normal prize) The game ball that has passed through the gate passage entrance (entrance area) can win other gate passage entrances (entrance area) and winning entrances. It may be configured.
For example, a game ball that passes through the gate passage opening (entrance area) immediately below the gate passage opening (entrance area) where a low-value gaming privilege is determined by entering the ball is used as the winning opening. If it is configured to be able to win a prize, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest when a game privilege having a low value for the player is determined by paying out a winning ball corresponding to the winning at the winning opening.
(14) In the first embodiment, the establishment of the starting condition (winning to the starting prize opening) that triggers the determination per special figure is established by winning for either the first starting prize opening or the second starting prize opening. Regardless of whether or not the judgment per special figure is a hit judgment result, depending on which of the plurality of gate passage openings (entrance areas) the game ball entered (type of game privilege ( Although the main control CPU is configured to determine the total number of round games), the judgment per special figure triggered by winning the first start winning opening (or the second starting winning opening) is the winning determination result. In this case, the type of game bonus (type of round game) is determined according to the type of jackpot symbol, and judgment per special figure triggered by winning at the second starting prize opening (or first starting prize opening) If the result is a hit determination result, multiple gate passage openings (entrance area ), The type of game privilege (total number of round games) may be determined according to which of the game balls entered.
(15) In the second embodiment, a game ball passing through one ball path (right branch path side) switched by the switching valve always passes through the same passing area (entrance area) and the other ball path ( The game ball passing through the left branch passage side) is distributed by the croon (sorting means) so as to pass through any of the plurality of pass areas (entrance areas), but passes through the one ball path. The game balls may be distributed to the distribution means and pass through any of a plurality of passing areas (entrance areas).
(16) In the second embodiment, a game ball flowing down a specific flow area (second flow area) in the game area always enters the passage entrance (flow path inlet) of the distribution unit (distribution section). However, only a part of the game balls that flow down a specific flow area in the game area enter any of the plurality of passing areas (entrance areas) as in the distribution unit of the first embodiment. It may be configured to sphere.
(17) In the second embodiment, the switching valve is displaced to the first posture and the second posture at regular time intervals, so that a plurality of branch passages serving as guide points for game balls from the rectifying passage are provided at regular time intervals. Although it is configured to switch alternately, the time from when the switching valve is in the first position until it is displaced to the second position and the time from when the switching valve is in the second position until it is displaced to the first position It may be different.
(18) In the second embodiment, a plurality of openings are formed on the rolling surface of the croon, and a left passage area (entrance area) communicating with each opening is defined. The crab game balls are inserted to distribute the game balls to a plurality of passing areas. However, the configuration for distributing the game balls is not limited to the croon, and the game nail of the first embodiment, the rotation guide member, etc. The game balls may be distributed to a plurality of passage areas by using them, or the game balls may be distributed to a plurality of passage areas by using an electric distribution member or the like.
(19) In the second embodiment, two passages are formed on the rolling surface of the croon, and left passage areas (entrance areas) communicating with the respective passages are respectively defined so that the left branch passage is formed. A game ball that has been passed and led to the distribution area in the croon is placed in one of the two passing areas, but there are three or more pairs of entrances and left passing areas, and any passing area is a game. You may make it determine a game privilege according to whether the ball | bowl passed. Further, any one of the plurality of openings provided on the rolling surface of the croon may not be communicated with the passing area (entrance area).

20 game board 22 game area 28 distribution part 28a flow path inlet 51a first start winning opening (start winning opening)
52a 2nd starting prize opening (starting prize opening)
64 a Gate passage (entrance area)
81a Main control CPU (hit determination means, privilege determination means)

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A game board in which a game area in which a game ball can flow down is formed on the front surface, a start prize opening provided in the game area where a game ball can win, and a winning of the game ball to the start prize opening A game machine configured to give a winning game determined from a plurality of types in response to the determination by the winning determination means being a winning determination result,
Distributing the game balls that have flowed down the game area and passed through the flow path entrance, and provided with a distribution unit provided with a plurality of input areas where the distributed game balls can enter with a predetermined probability,
The allocating unit is configured such that a game ball that has passed through any one of the entrance areas does not pass through another entrance area,
When the determination by the hit determination means results in a hit determination result, any one of a plurality of types having different values for the player is selected as the game bonus in at least one of the hit game and the corresponding game It is configured to be able to be determined according to the game ball entering the area,
The type of gaming privilege that is determined when a gaming ball enters the pitching area is configured to vary depending on the type of winning game ,
In the case where the gaming privilege is determined when the gaming ball enters the ball entering region with the lowest probability of entering the game ball among the plurality of ball entering regions, the game ball is transferred to another ball entering region. It is set to determine or make it easier to determine a gaming privilege that is more valuable than when a player enters the game, and the game ball enters the entrance area with the highest probability of entering the game ball. When determining the gaming privilege when triggered by a ball, it is possible to determine or make it easier to determine a gaming privilege with a lower value than when triggered by a gaming ball entering another pitched area. Set,
In the allocating portion, the plurality of ball entering areas are provided to be separated from the upstream side in the flow-down direction of the game ball to the downstream side, and determined when the game ball enters each ball entering area The value of the gaming privilege to be configured is configured to increase in order from the upstream entry area to the downstream entry area,
When a predetermined transition condition for transitioning to a hit standby state in which the type of the gaming privilege can be determined is established and the winning standby state is shifted, the gaming bonus is triggered when a gaming ball enters the pitching area. Each time the type is determined, the type of gaming privilege is updated, and information on the type of updated gaming privilege is notified, and the type of gaming privilege determined when the winning standby state has elapsed is granted. A gaming machine that is configured as described above .

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