JP6762480B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

As a conventional ball game machine, the one described in Patent Document 1 below is known. This ball game machine has a central winning device 20 that can be changed between an open state and a closed state by opening and closing the blades 21 and 22, and a starting winning unit that opens the blades 21 and 22 twice for 0.5 seconds for each ball. It has 11, 12, and 12. The central winning device 20 includes a specific area in which a special game that is advantageous to the player is generated by the passage of the game ball and a non-specific area in which the special game is not generated, and is lowered when four game balls are accommodated. It has a storage box 24 that is tilted and opened toward a specific area. In such a bullet game machine, the player continuously opens the blades 21 and 22 by continuously entering the starting winning units 11, 12, and 12, and the game ball into the storage box 24 of the central winning device 20. It is possible to aim at the storage of the storage box 24, and by extension, the opening of the storage box 24 to a specific area or the occurrence of a special game.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2006-149497

In the ball game machine of Patent Document 1, the blades 21 and 22 are continuously opened by continuously entering the starting winning units 11, 12, and 12, and the game balls are stored in the storage box 24 of the central winning device 20. The possibility increases. However, the continuous ball entry to the start winning section 11, 12, 12 is a mere entry to the start winning section 11, 12, 12 individually, and as an effect, there is a possibility of entering the central winning device 20. It is only an increase compared to a single ball entry. Therefore, the mode of continuous ball entry does not change, and the effect of continuous ball entry is not so different from that of single ball entry. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to actively aim for continuous ball entry, and the launch of the game ball is promoted. hard. In addition, the continuous entry into the starting winning units 11, 12, and 12 is not detected by distinguishing between the first game ball and the subsequent game ball.

Therefore, the first object of the present invention is to provide a game machine in which the player can drive the game ball by making the mode of continuous ball entry interesting. A second object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of grasping a distribution state of game balls related to continuous ball entry.

Mainly to achieve the first object, the invention according to claim 1, and a distributing means for distributing the game balls to one of the first sorting passage and the second sorting passage, above said distributing means disposed, one that has a first temporary stagnant action means for temporarily staying a game ball, wherein the distribution means includes a first switching state to guide the game balls in the first sorting passage, the second It is provided with a flow path switching unit that switches between the second switching state for guiding the game ball to the distribution passage and a switching mechanism unit that switches the flow path switching unit between the first switching state and the second switching state. The switching mechanism unit switches the flow path switching unit from the first switching state to the second switching state by the load of the game ball, and when the flow path switching unit is in the second switching state, the first The game ball has passed a predetermined position on the downstream side of the flow path switching portion in one distribution passage, and the game ball has passed through a specific position on the downstream side of the flow path switching portion in the second distribution passage. When any one of the above occurs, the flow path switching unit is switched from the second switching state to the first switching state .

In the above invention, it is a game machine in which it is more advantageous for the player that the game ball is guided to the second distribution passage than to be guided to the first distribution passage, and at least the first distribution passage is performed. A first configuration in which a second temporary retention action means for temporarily retaining a game ball is provided at a position downstream of the flow path switching portion in the passage and upstream of the predetermined position. It is also possible to adopt.
Then, by adopting such a first configuration, it is possible to suppress fraudulent acts by the game ball to which the lubricating liquid is adhered, and the time until the flow path switching portion returns to the first switching state ( That is, the duration of the second switching state) can be adjusted, and thus the distribution rate of the first distribution passage to the second distribution passage can be adjusted.

A related invention is the above invention, wherein the temporary retention action means is a stage for moving a game ball in the left-right direction.

A related invention is characterized in that, in the above invention, a second temporary retention action means for temporarily retaining a game ball is provided in at least one of the first distribution passage or the second distribution passage. It is a thing.

In order to mainly achieve the first object, the related invention is a game machine provided with a distribution means for distributing a game ball to a first distribution passage or a second distribution passage, and the distribution means is the first distribution passage. A flow path switching unit that switches between a first switching state that guides the game ball to the one distribution passage and a second switching state that guides the game ball to the second distribution passage, and the first switching state of the flow path switching unit. The switching mechanism unit is provided with a switching mechanism unit that switches between the first switching state and the second switching state, and the switching mechanism unit switches the flow path switching unit from the first switching state to the second switching state by the load of the game ball. The passage of the game ball at a predetermined position of the first distribution passage or the passage of the game ball at a specific position of the second distribution passage causes the flow path switching portion to be switched from the second switching state to the first switching state. It is characterized by.

A related invention is in the above-mentioned invention, in which the flow path switching portion has a locked portion, and changes to a second posture corresponding to the second switching state by a load of a game ball and is not loaded. Then, a switching piece capable of returning to the first posture corresponding to the first switching state is provided, and the switching mechanism unit is locked when the switching piece changes from the first posture to the second posture. A stopper having a locking portion that locks the portion to maintain the second posture, and the passage of the game ball at the predetermined position of the first distribution passage or the passage of the game ball at the specific position of the second distribution passage. A return mechanism for releasing the locking of the locking portion with respect to the locked portion to allow the switching piece to return to the first posture, or returning the switching piece to the first posture. It is characterized by having.

A related invention is in the above invention, wherein the return mechanism moves by the action of a game ball passing through the predetermined position of the first distribution passage, and the stopper is moved to engage the locked portion. The first arm mechanism for releasing the locking of the stop portion and the game ball passing through the specific position of the second distribution passage move to move the stopper to move the locking portion with respect to the locked portion. It is characterized in that it is provided with a second arm mechanism for releasing the lock.

A related invention is characterized in that, in the above invention, a temporary retention action means for temporarily retaining a game ball is provided in at least one of the first distribution passage and the second distribution passage. ..

In order to mainly achieve the second object, the related invention is a game machine provided with a distribution means for distributing a game ball to a first distribution passage or a second distribution passage, and the distribution means is the first distribution passage. A flow path switching unit that switches between a first switching state that guides the game ball to the one distribution passage and a second switching state that guides the game ball to the second distribution passage, and the first switching state of the flow path switching unit. The switching mechanism unit is provided with a switching mechanism unit that switches between the first switching state and the second switching state, and the switching mechanism unit switches the flow path switching unit from the first switching state to the second switching state by the load of the game ball. Further, the switching mechanism unit includes a switching state sensor that detects that the flow path switching unit is switched to at least one of the first switching state and the second switching state. It is a thing.

A related invention is in the above invention, wherein the switching mechanism unit switches the flow path by passing a game ball at a predetermined position of the first distribution passage or a game ball at a specific position of the second distribution passage. The unit is characterized by switching from the second switching state to the first switching state.

A related invention is in the above-mentioned invention, in which the flow path switching portion has a locked portion, and changes to a second posture corresponding to the second switching state by a load of a game ball and is not loaded. Then, a switching piece capable of returning to the first posture corresponding to the first switching state is provided, and the switching mechanism unit is locked when the switching piece changes from the first posture to the second posture. Passage of a game ball at the predetermined position of the first distribution passage or passage of a game ball at the specific position of the second distribution passage with a stopper having a locking portion that locks the portion to maintain the second posture. A return mechanism for releasing the locking of the locking portion with respect to the locked portion to allow the switching piece to return to the first posture, or returning the switching piece to the first posture. The switching state sensor is provided, and is characterized in that it detects the stopper that is locked to the locked portion.

A related invention is in the above invention, wherein the return mechanism moves by the action of a game ball passing through the predetermined position of the first distribution passage, and the stopper is moved to engage the locked portion. The first arm mechanism for releasing the locking of the stop portion and the game ball passing through the specific position of the second distribution passage move to move the stopper to move the locking portion with respect to the locked portion. It is characterized in that it is provided with a second arm mechanism for releasing the lock.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a game machine in which a player is encouraged to hit a game ball, or to grasp a distribution state of a game ball related to continuous ball entry, by making the mode of continuous ball entry interesting. or can provide, that Sosu the effect that.

It is a front explanatory view of the pachinko machine which concerns on this invention. It is a rear view explanatory view of the pachinko machine of FIG. It is a front explanatory view of the game board which concerns on the pachinko machine of FIG. It is a front explanatory view of the center member which concerns on the pachinko machine of FIG. It is a perspective explanatory view (rear surface, right surface, upper surface) of the sorting device which concerns on the pachinko machine of FIG. FIG. 4A is a perspective explanatory view (front surface / right surface / upper surface) and (b) a perspective explanatory view (rear surface / right surface / upper surface) relating to the operation of the sorting device of FIG. It is the same figure as FIG. It is the same figure as FIG. It is the same figure as FIG. It is the same figure as FIG.

Hereinafter, examples of embodiments according to the present invention will be described as appropriate with reference to the drawings.

[Overall configuration of pachinko machines, etc.]
FIG. 1 is a front explanatory view of a pachinko machine 1 which is an example of a gaming machine, FIG. 2 is a rear explanatory view of the pachinko machine 1, and FIG. 3 is a front explanatory view of a game board 2 of the pachinko machine 1. Unless otherwise specified, the front and rear of the independent single-type pachinko machine 1 are in the front direction in which the player is located during the game, and the up, down, left, and right directions are in the direction viewed from the player (front side).

The pachinko machine 1 drives a game ball into a game area 4 formed on the front surface of the game board 2 and causes the game to flow down. The pachinko machine 1 includes a machine frame 6 that is an outer shell on the top, bottom, left, and right sides to support various members, and a metal middle frame 8 that is provided on the machine frame 6 so that it can be opened on one side. A game board 2 is installed on the upper part of the front surface. At the upper part of the front surface of the pachinko machine 1, a front door 10 fitted with a transparent plate is provided so as to open one side with respect to the machine frame 6. The game area 4 on the front surface of the game board 2 is closed by the closed front door 10.

The game area 4 is surrounded by an outer rail 12 and an inner rail 14 arranged in an arc shape on the front surface of the game board 2, and the game is played between the outer rail 12 and the inner rail 14 on the left side of the game area 4. It is a launch passage 16 for introducing the ball into the game area 4.

In the upper center of the game area 4, an effect display unit 18 composed of a screen of a display device is provided. On the effect display unit 18, a decorative pattern, a character, or the like, which is a two-digit number and each digit is “1” to “8”, is displayed. Further, a display unit decorative member 20 for decorating the front side periphery of the effect display unit 18 is installed on the game board 2. The lower portion of the display portion decorative member 20 is a stage portion 22 as a first temporary retention action means extending to the left and right. The stage portion 22 is a front-view V-shaped portion having an extremely low height, has a width of a little over one game ball in the front-rear direction, and is provided with an escape exit 22a in the center of which the game ball escapes. ing. The game ball on the stage portion 22 rolls left and right on the stage portion 22 according to its speed and the like, temporarily stays there, and then falls from the escape exit 22a. That is, the stage unit 22 moves the game ball in the left-right direction. If the next game ball gets on while the game ball is temporarily staying in the stage unit 22, the game ball may continuously fall due to a collision between the game balls, etc., and there is no stage unit 22. Compared to the flow of the game ball, the possibility that the game ball will flow continuously is higher. Further, on the upper left portion of the display portion decorative member 20, a decorative member entry port 24 for introducing a game ball into the stage portion 22 via the front side of the effect display portion 18 is provided. In addition, winning openings 26A, 26B, and 26C through which game balls can enter are arranged on the left front surface of the game board 2 (left-handed space KL) of the display portion decorative member 20.

Further, on the front surface of the game board 2 below the display unit decorative member 20 (stage unit 22), a distribution device 30 or the like as a distribution means for distributing the game balls entered from the center member entry port 28 into a plurality of routes is provided. The center member 31 is arranged. The center member 31 is provided with a starting winning opening 32 in the center of the lower portion and center member out openings 33 and 33 on the left and right sides of the lower portion, and the probability of entering the starting winning opening 32 by the sorting device 30 or the like is relatively high. Allocate game balls to routes and low routes. Above the center member entry port 28, the escape exit 22a of the game ball in the stage portion 22 of the display portion decorative member 20 is located.

Further, on the front surface of the game board 2 (space KR for right-handed hitting) on the right side of the display unit decorative member 20 and the center member 31, a gate member 34 through which a game ball can enter (pass) and a movable body from the time of closing. The openable and closable movable winning devices 36A and 36B, which have a high probability of entering the ball when opened (the ball cannot be entered when closed and can be entered when released), and the tulip-type electric accessory 37 which opens and closes in the same manner are arranged. ing. A large number of game nails, other winning openings, and other decorative members are arranged on the front surface of the game board 2. Further, at the lowermost part of the game area 4, an out port 38 is opened in which game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings are collected. Further, a symbol display unit 39 is provided at the lower right of the front surface of the game board 2 and outside the lower right of the game area 4. The symbol display unit 39 can display the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the ordinary symbol.

In addition, a supply plate 40 for storing game balls and a storage plate 42 for storing game balls overflowing from the supply plate 40 are attached to the front side of the machine frame 6 and below the front door 10. The supply plate 40 can be opened to the machine frame 6 by opening the front door 10, and the storage plate 42 can be opened to the machine frame 6 by opening the middle frame 8. Further, on the right side of the storage plate 42, a handle 44 for adjusting the driving strength of the game ball with respect to the game area 4 is rotatably installed. In addition, a button 46 that can be arbitrarily pushed by the player is provided on the front portion of the supply plate 40. Further, a pair of speakers 48, 48 for reporting sound effects, various messages, and the like are provided on the upper part of the front door 10, and lights on both sides of the front door 10 according to the game state and the like (as appropriate). Lamp members 50, 50 containing a plurality of LEDs (including blinking) are provided.

On the other hand, on the rear side of the machine frame 6 and on the rear side of the handle 44, a launching device 52 for launching a game ball supplied from the supply plate 40 is provided. The launching device 52 is connected to the handle 44, and launches the game ball into the launch passage 16 (game area 4) at a driving strength corresponding to the rotation operation of the handle 44. A storage tank 54 for storing game balls from the island facility is arranged in the upper part on the rear surface side of the machine frame 6. Further, on the lower side of the storage tank 54, a payout device 56 which is connected to the storage tank 54 and pays out game balls (rental balls and prize balls) to the supply plate 40 is arranged, and payout is provided around the payout device 56. A payout control device 58 that controls the payout operation in the device 56 is arranged. Further, adjacent to the payout control device 58, a power supply device 60 for supplying a power supply voltage to various control devices, devices / members is installed.

A center cover 62 is installed in the center of the machine frame 6 on the rear surface side, and various devices (not shown) and the like are housed inside the center cover 62. The device includes a main control device as a determination means for executing main control related to the game (big hit lottery, winning lottery, opening / closing of various winning openings, etc.), and a display operation of the display device (display mode in the effect display unit 18). ) Etc., a display control device that controls the lighting operation of the lamp members 50, 50, etc., a sound control device that controls the alarm sound operation from the speakers 48, 48, the display control device, and sound control. Examples thereof include a sub-control device that integrates and controls the operation of the device and the like and controls the operation of the movable decoration device 25 and the like. A plug 64 connected to the transformer and a ground 66 are connected to the rear surface side of the machine frame 6.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4 which is a front explanatory view of the center member 31, the game ball passes (or temporarily stays or stays) at various places of the game ball passing portion of the center member 31 and at positions adjacent to various movable members. Sensors 68A to 68L (thick line in FIG. 4), which can detect the above and are connected to the main control device, are arranged. Of these, the sensor 68A detects the game ball that has entered from the center member entry port 28, and the sensor 68J detects the game ball that has entered the start winning opening 32, and the sensor 68K, The 68L detects a game ball that has entered the center member out ports 33, 33.

[Overall operation of pachinko machines, etc.]
An example of the overall operation of the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above will be described. In the pachinko machine 1, the player rotates the handle 44 to operate the launching device 52, and drives the game ball into the game area 4. When the game ball flows down the left-handed space KL by so-called left-handed hitting, enters the center member 31 from the center member entry port 28, and wins the start winning opening 32 through the sorting device 30 and the like, the main control device. Grasp the winning by the signal from the sensor 68J of the starting winning opening 32, and execute the jackpot lottery. When the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit, the main control device undergoes various effects such as variable display of the symbol by the sub control device, etc., and then through the display control device, the first special symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 39 and the like. A predetermined jackpot symbol (for example, "77") is confirmed and displayed on the effect display unit 18. Here, the stage portion 22 (escape exit 22a) is arranged above the center member entry port 28 (so that the stage portion 22 and the center member entry port 28 have a distance of about the diameter of the game ball). Since they are arranged close to each other, there is a higher probability that the game ball will flow down to the stage portion 22 through the decorative member entry port 24 than if the game ball does not flow down to the stage portion 22 (direct entry). It is possible to enter the ball into the center member entry port 28.

After confirming the jackpot symbol, the main control device intermittently opens the normally closed movable winning devices 36A and 36B a predetermined number of times (for example, once each) (so-called jackpot state). When a game ball wins in the movable winning devices 36A and 36B, the main control device grasps the game ball by a sensor (not shown), and the payout device 56 pays out a predetermined number of game balls to the supply plate 40 through the payout control device 58. In order to obtain a relatively large number of game balls in the jackpot state, the player decides to let the game balls flow down into the right-handed space KR mainly by right-handed, aiming to win the movable winning devices 36A and 36B. Become. The jackpot state is an advantageous gaming state for the player because it is possible to obtain a relatively large number of gaming balls.

Further, the main control device causes a so-called probability change state after the end of the jackpot state. The probabilistic state is a state in which the result of the winning lottery executed due to the detection of the game ball winning the gate member 34 by a sensor (not shown) is likely to be a winning. Based on the detection of the game ball by the sensor related to the gate member 34, the main control device executes a definite display after appropriately displaying the fluctuation of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 39, and the winning lottery result is won. In the case of, the hit symbol is confirmed and displayed on the normal symbol display unit 38, and the movable body of the electric accessory 37 is opened in a predetermined mode (for example, an intermittent mode over a predetermined number of times) (hit state). In addition, the main control device executes a big hit lottery based on the ball entering the electric accessory 37 grasped by a sensor (not shown), and if the result is a big hit, the sub control device or the like starts to display the variation of the symbol. A predetermined jackpot symbol (for example, "77") is confirmed and displayed on the second special symbol display unit and the effect display unit 18 of the symbol display unit 39 through the display control device, and the above-mentioned jackpot state is displayed. Occurs. The main control device makes the jackpot probability (probability that the result is a jackpot) of the jackpot lottery higher in the probability variation state than in the non-probability variation state. The main control device continues one probable change state until the next jackpot state occurs. In order to obtain a relatively large number of game balls in the probabilistic state, the player decides to let the game balls flow down to the right-handed space KR mainly by right-handed, aiming to win the movable winning devices 36A and 36B. Become. It should be noted that the probabilistic state is an advantageous gaming state for the player because it is possible to obtain a relatively large number of gaming balls.

Then, when the number of occurrences of the probabilistic state reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times) in succession and the jackpot state generated according to the predetermined number of probable change states ends, the main control device does not generate the probabilistic state and gates. The result of the winning lottery executed due to the detection of the passage of the game ball to the member 34 is less likely to be a hit (or not a hit) than in the probabilistic state, and the electric accessory 37 is hardly opened (or is not). (Does not open), the result of the jackpot lottery is unlikely to be a jackpot, and the game returns to the normal state at the beginning of the game. In order to aim for a prize in the starting winning opening 32 through the center member entry opening 28, the player stops right-handed hitting and causes the game ball to flow down into the left-handed hitting space KL by left-handing.

[Structure of center member equipped with sorting device, etc.]
The center member 31 includes an outer frame 70, a sorting device 30 arranged in the upper part of the outer frame 70, a table portion 72 in the lower part of the outer frame 70 and arranged below the sorting device 30, and a table portion. The tray portion 73 arranged above or behind the 72, the first table introduction portion 74 extending from the lower left portion of the sorting device 30 to the left portion of the table portion 72, and the right lower portion of the sorting device 30 to the right of the table portion 72. It has a second table introduction section 76 over the section. A center member entry port 28 is opened in the center of the upper part of the outer frame 70. Further, on the left side of the center member entry port 28 in the outer frame 70, a sensor 68B for detecting the proximity of the game ball is arranged. When the main control device receives the detection signal by the sensor 68B (for a predetermined number of times or a predetermined time or more) and grasps the retention of the game ball in the vicinity of the sensor 68B, the main control device notifies the ball clogging error (by display, sound, etc.).

FIG. 5 is a perspective explanatory view (rear surface / right surface / upper surface) of the sorting device 30, and FIGS. 6 (a) to 10 (a) are perspective explanatory views (front surface / right surface / upper surface) relating to the operation of the sorting device 30. 6 (b) to 10 (b) are perspective explanatory views (rear surface, right surface, upper surface) relating to the operation of the sorting device 30. The sorting device 30 includes a case 80, a flow path switching unit 82, and a switching mechanism unit 84.

The case 80 is inside the main room 90, which houses the flow path switching portion 82, the game ball introduction port 92 which is opened in the center of the upper part of the main room and is connected to the center member entry port 28, and the main room 90. The guide ribs 94 and 94 of the game ball in the vertical direction arranged below the game ball introduction port 92, the first distribution passage portion 96A extending forward, left and downward from the lower part of the main room 90, and the main room 90. It has a second distribution passage portion 96B extending forward, to the right, and downward from the lower portion (upper side of the upper end of the first distribution passage portion 96A). The first distribution passage portion 96A is provided with a croon portion 98 as a second temporary retention action means for rotating the game ball to flow down in a portion that changes from the left to the bottom, and is provided at the rear portion of the croon portion 98. It is provided with an arm opening 100A opened downward. The second distribution passage portion 96B includes an arm opening 100B opened at the rear portion of the downward extending portion.

The flow path switching unit 82 includes a first switching piece 102A and a second switching piece 102B. The shafts 103A and 103B in the front-rear direction are passed through the lower portions of the first switching piece 102A and the second switching piece 102B, respectively, and their postures can be changed by rotation around the shafts 103A and 103B, respectively. By changing the posture (first posture) in the direction in which the upper part is separated, the flow path switching unit 82 is in the first switching state, and by changing the posture (second posture) in the direction in which the upper parts are closer to each other, the flow path switching unit 82 is in the first switching state. 2 It becomes a switching state. In the first switching state, the lower curved surface portion 104A formed on the lower inner surface of the first switching piece 102A and the lower curved surface portion 104B formed on the lower inner surface of the second switching piece 102B approach each other to form a U-shape in front view. The lower curved surface portion 104A is formed, and the upper curved surface portion 106A provided on the upper side of the lower curved surface portion 104A and the upper curved surface portion 106B provided on the upper side of the lower curved surface portion 104B are separated beyond the diameter of the game ball. .. On the other hand, in the second switching state, the upper curved surface portions 106A and 106B approach each other to form a front view U-shaped upper game ball receiving portion. In the second switching state, the lower curved surface portions 104A and 104B are separated from each other. Guide ribs 108A and 108B of the game ball are projected from the inner rear portions of the upper curved surface portions 106A and 106B, respectively. Further, projecting bodies 110A and 110B are provided as locked portions that project rearward from the lower rear surfaces of the first switching piece 102A and the second switching piece 102B, respectively. On the other hand, the case 80 is provided with an arc-shaped slit (not shown) through which the projectiles 110A and 110B pass from the first switching state to the second switching state.

The switching mechanism unit 84 includes a stopper mechanism 112, and a first arm mechanism 114A and a second arm mechanism 114B as return mechanisms. The stopper mechanism 112 has a stopper 116 and a stopper sensor unit 118.

The stopper 116 is a member having a substantially U-shape in rear view, and has a cylindrical portion 122 at the upper end portion through which a shaft 120 in the left-right direction provided on the rear outer surface of the case 80 passes, and is around the shaft 120. The posture can be changed by rotational movement. A bar 124 extending in the left-right direction is connected to the rear side of the cylindrical portion 122. Further, a lock portion 126 as a locking portion that is in contact with the protrusions 110A and 110B of the flow path switching portion 82 and extends in the left-right direction is connected to the lower end of the portion extending in the vertical direction from the lower side of the cylindrical portion 122. A weight 128 is provided on the upper rear portion of the lock portion 126, and a detected piece 130 extending to the left is provided on the lower rear portion of the lock portion 126.

The stopper sensor unit 118 has a box shape that opens to the right, receives the tip of the detected piece 130 of the stopper 116, and internally detects the detected piece 130 (the posture of the stopper) at a predetermined position. It is equipped with 68D.

The first arm mechanism 114A has an arm base 132A having a U-shaped side view that receives the bar 124 of the stopper 116 and a cylindrical portion that is arranged in front of the U-shaped portion and has a cylindrical portion through which a shaft 120 common to the stopper 116 passes, and an arm having an upper end portion thereof. A link with an arm middle portion 134A rotatably connected to the right side of the base 132A and a side view inverted V-shaped link portion 136A to which the lower end portion of the arm middle portion 134A is relatively rotatably connected. It includes an arm tip portion 138A to which the portion 136A is relatively rotatably connected, and a switch plate 140A to which the rear lower portion is rotatably connected to the tip end portion of the arm tip portion 138A. At the central portion of the link portion 136A, a cylindrical portion 144A that receives the shaft 142A passed in the left-right direction in the case 80 is formed. A cylindrical portion 148A that receives the shaft 146A passed in the left-right direction in the case 80 is formed at the upper end portion of the switch plate 140A. Most of the arm tip portion 138A and the switch plate 140A are contained in the arm opening 100A.

The first arm mechanism 114A is supported by the shafts 120, 142A, and 146A so as to be substantially upwardly movable (posture change). When the first arm mechanism 114A moves upward, the front surface of the switch plate 140A becomes almost vertical and substantially along the inner surface of the first distribution passage portion 96A, and the side view U-shaped portion of the arm base 132A is the stopper 116. Lift the bar 124. On the other hand, when the first arm mechanism 114A returns from the upward movement to almost downward, the front surface of the switch plate 140A is inclined so that the lower part is forward from the upper part and projects into the first distribution passage portion 96A, and the arm base portion. The side view U-shaped portion of 132A does not lift the bar 124 of the stopper 116. The first arm mechanism 114A is usually in a lower position due to its own weight (position of the center of gravity with respect to the shafts 120, 142A, 146A) of its components. The arm base 132A of the first arm mechanism 114A is supported by the rear surface of the case 80 (ribs formed on the case 80) at a lower position.

The second arm mechanism 114B is configured substantially symmetrically with the first arm mechanism 114A, and includes an arm base 132B, an arm middle 134B, a link 136B, an arm tip 138B, and a switch plate 140B. .. The link portion 136B has a cylindrical portion 144B that receives the shaft 142B of the case 80, and the switch plate 140B is formed with a cylindrical portion 148B that receives a shaft (not shown) of the case 80. Since the switch plate 140A is located below the switch plate 140B in the vertical direction, the arm tip portion 138A is longer than the arm tip portion 138B. Further, a rear cover (not shown) that covers the switching mechanism portion 84 is attached to the rear side of the case 80.

When the first switching piece 102A of the flow path switching portion 82 is acted on only from the inner end of the slit of the case 80 via the projecting body 110A, the first switching piece 102A is first switched by its own weight (arrangement of the center of gravity with respect to the shaft 103A). It becomes a state (upper part separation state). In this respect, the same applies to the second switching piece 102B. At this time, the front surface of the lock portion 126 of the stopper 116 is in contact with the rear surfaces of the projectiles 110A and 110B, and the stopper 116 is tilted in the vertical direction so that the lower portion is behind the upper portion. Then, when the first switching piece 102A or the second switching piece 102B is in the second switching state (upper approaching state), the projecting bodies 110A and 110B move to the outer end of the slit of the case 80, and the locking portion of the stopper 116 Separate from each other by more than the left and right width of 126. If the stopper 116 is not supported by the rear surfaces of the projectiles 110A and 110B, the stopper 116 changes its posture along the vertical direction due to its own weight (the position of the center of gravity with respect to the shaft 120). Therefore, the lock portion 126 is inserted between the protrusions 110A and 110B, the side surface of the lock portion 126 is in contact with the inner surface of the protrusions 110A and 110B, and the protrusions 110A and 110B are provided by the lock portion 126 (stopper 116). The first switching piece 102A and the second switching piece 102B are held in the second switching state via the above.

The table portion 72 has a shape in which an inclined surface portion having an inclined surface that gradually lowers forward from the lower front side of the rear game ball passage portion is extended, and the starting winning opening 32 is located at the center of the front end of the inclined surface portion. Are arranged, and center member out ports 33, 33 are arranged below both sides thereof. Further, a first outlet 150 for ejecting the game ball to the left portion of the inclined surface portion is arranged on the front left portion of the game ball passage portion, and the game ball is provided on the inclined surface portion in the center of the front surface of the game ball passage portion. The second exit 152, which exits in the center of the building, is arranged. Further, a turntable 154 having a rotating disk-shaped portion along the left portion of the inclined surface of the inclined surface portion is provided, and a turntable 156 having a disk-shaped portion along the right portion is provided.

The tray portion 73 includes a dish-shaped tray 160 having the deepest portion in the center, and a drive portion (not shown) that reciprocates the tray 160 from side to side. The tray 160 receives the game ball (temporarily stays up to the center) and drops it from the game ball passage hole provided in the center.

The first table introduction unit 74 transfers the game ball received from the first distribution passage unit 96A of the distribution device 30 to the 1-1 branch road leading to the first outlet 150 or the 1-2 branch road leading to the tray 160. It has a game ball passage portion that can be branched and an opening / closing portion 162 that can open and close the 1-1 branch path by moving up and down with respect to the branch portion. When the opening / closing part 162 is on the upper side and the 1-1 branch road is opened, the game ball is guided to the game ball passage leading to the first exit 150 of the table part 72 through the 1-1 branch road. When the opening / closing section 162 is below and the 1-1 branch path is closed, the game ball comes into contact with the opening / closing section 162, passes through the 1-2 branch path, and is guided to the tray 160.

The second table introduction section 76 extends from the rear end side of the seesaw 170, which receives the game ball from the second sorting passage section 96B of the sorting device 30, the seesaw 172 arranged below the exit of the croon 170, and the seesaw 172. It has a 2-1 branch road leading to the tray 160, a 2-2 branch road extending from the front end side of the seesaw 172 and leading to the second outlet 152, and a decorative member including a movable portion 170 that moves up and down. A sensor 68G capable of detecting a game ball is provided on the 2-2 branch road. The seesaw 172 is swung by a drive unit (not shown) that tilts backwards or forwards. The movable portion 174 is connected to the seesaw 172 by a link structure (not shown), and is moved up and down by a common drive portion. When the game ball gets on the seesaw 172 that goes down backward, it passes through the 2-1 branch road and is guided to the tray 160, and when it gets on the seesaw 172 that goes down forward, it passes through the 2-2 branch road. Then, the player is guided to the game ball passage leading to the second exit 152 of the table portion 72. The movable portion 174 does not act on the game ball. After the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, the drive unit of the seesaw 172 and the movable unit 174 starts operating under the control of the main control device, and stops operating when the power is turned off.

The members serving as passages for the game balls, such as the case 80 of the sorting device 30, the table portion 72, the tray 160, the first table introduction portion 74, and the second table introduction portion 76, are made of synthetic resin containing an antistatic agent. Yes, the accumulation of static electricity due to the passage of the game ball is prevented.

[Operation of center member equipped with sorting device, etc.]
The sorting device 30 receives the game ball from the center member entry port 28 to the game ball introduction port 92 when the flow path switching unit 82 is in the first switching state (upper separated state) without accepting the game ball. Then, the game ball is guided to the lower curved surface portions 104A and 104B of the first switching piece 102A and the second switching piece 102B via the guide ribs 94 and 94 (FIG. 6).

Due to its weight, the game ball pushes the lower curved surface portions 104A and 104B and passes through the first distribution passage portion 96A (FIG. 7). The first switching piece 102A and the second switching piece 102B rotate around the axes 103A and 103B in the front-rear direction due to the load on the lower curved surface portions 104A and 104B, and are in the second switching state (upper approaching state). At this time, the protrusions 110A and 110B of the first switching piece 102A and the second switching piece 102B are separated from each other, the rear surfaces of the protrusions 110A and 110B are no longer in contact with the lock portion 126 of the stopper 116, and the stopper 116 changes its posture due to its own weight. Then, the lock portion 126 enters between the projectiles 110A and 110B. The lock portion 126 prevents the posture change to the first switching state due to the own weight of the first switching piece 102A and the second switching piece 102B via the protrusions 110A and 110B, and holds the second switching piece 102A in the second switching state.

The game balls guided to the flow path switching portion 82 in the second switching state are guided to the upper curved surface portions 106A and 106B that are close to each other (FIG. 8). Even if the upper curved surface portions 106A and 106B receive the load of the game ball, the first switching piece 102A and the second switching piece 102B can support the game ball by the lock portion 126 of the stopper 116 via the projecting bodies 110A and 110B. is there. Further, the upper curved surface portions 106A and 106B are provided with guide ribs 108A and 108B for guiding the game ball to the front side. Therefore, the game ball is guided by the first distribution passage portion 96A extending from the front side of the upper curved surface portions 106A and 106B.

The game balls distributed to the first distribution aisle portion 96A temporarily stay in the croon portion 98 for a time (for example, 2 seconds) according to the size, the flow speed of the game balls, etc., and then enter the first distribution passage portion 96A. It passes through the front side of the overhanging switch plate 140A. At this time, the switch plate 140A is pushed by the game ball to become substantially vertical, and the first arm mechanism 114A moves substantially upward (FIG. 9). That is, the posture change of the switch plate 140A causes the arm tip portion 138A to move rearward, and the link portion 136A changes its posture to move the arm middle portion 134A to the arm base portion 132A upward. Then, the first arm mechanism 114A (U-shaped portion in the side view of the arm base 132A) lifts the bar 124 of the stopper 116 and rotates the stopper 116 so that the lower portion moves rearward around the shaft 120. Due to the rotation of the stopper 116, the lock portion 126 is separated from between the projectiles 110A and 110B, and the first switching piece 102A and the second switching piece 102B are released from the regulation by the lock portion 126 and are in the first switching state (upper separated state) due to their own weight. Return to. The action of the game ball on the switch plate 140A is instantaneously performed during the flow of the game ball, and even during that time, the first switching piece 102A and the second switching piece 102B can return to the first switching state by their own weight. Even if the first arm mechanism 114A immediately returns downward and does not lift the bar 124, the lock portion 126 hits the rear surfaces of the projectiles 110A and 110B and the first switching state is maintained. By installing the Kroon portion 98 in the first distribution passage portion 96A, fraudulent acts by a game ball (so-called oil ball) to which the lubricating liquid is attached can be suppressed. That is, due to its lubricity, the game ball with the lubricating liquid passes through the croon portion 98 in a state where the temporary residence time is shorter than that of the normal game ball, and the flow path switching portion 82 is in the second switching state by that amount. The time that can be distributed to the second distribution passage portion 96B is shortened.

The game ball distributed to the second distribution passage portion 96B passes through the front side of the switch plate 140B protruding into the second distribution passage portion 96B, and raises the second arm mechanism 114B in the same manner as the first arm mechanism 114A. The second arm mechanism 114B lifts the bar 124 to change the posture of the stopper 116, releases the holding of the flow path switching portion 82 by the lock portion 126 in the second switching state, and switches the flow path switching portion 82 to the first switching state. Switch to.

By the first arm mechanism 114A and the second arm mechanism 114B, the flow path switching portion 82 switches the switch plate 140A or the second distribution passage portion 96B in the first distribution passage portion 96A after the game ball passes through itself. It is in the second switching state until it passes through the plate 140B, and when the game ball is accepted in this state, it is distributed to the second distribution passage portion 96B. The duration of the second switching state can be adjusted depending on the arrangement of the switch plates 140A and 140B, the length of the first arm mechanism 114A to the second arm mechanism 114B, or the presence / absence and size of the croon portion 98. That is, since the first game ball reaches the switch plate 140A after temporarily staying in the croon portion 98 of the first distribution passage portion 96A, the duration of the second switching state from the entry of the ball is set to be relatively long. On the other hand, the next game ball (the game ball continuous with the first game ball) received in the second switching state reaches the switch plate 140B of the second distribution passage portion 96B as it is, so that the second switching state from the incoming ball The duration is set relatively short. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which three or more game balls are continuously entered and distributed to the second distribution passage portion 96B one after another.

The game ball distributed to the first distribution passage portion 96A reaches the first table introduction portion 74 and leads to the 1-1 branch road or the tray 160 leading to the first exit 150 of the table portion 72, or the 1-2 branch. Go through the road. The game ball branched to the 1-1 branch road reaches the table portion 72 and is ejected from the first exit 150, and the direction is randomly changed by the left turntable 154 to start the winning opening 32 or the center member out opening. It reaches 33, 33. In this case, it is relatively unlikely that the game ball accidentally matches the direction toward the starting winning opening 32 and wins the starting winning opening 32. On the other hand, the game ball branched to the 1-2 branch road reaches the tray 160 that moves left and right, temporarily stays, and then falls downward, rolls on the inclined surface of the table portion 72, and starts the winning opening 32 or the center. It reaches the member out ports 33 and 33. In this case, if the game ball falls at the center of the movement range of the tray 160 at the right time (the position where the game ball passage hole of the tray 160 is directly above the inclined surface behind the start winning opening 32), it is extremely easy to win the starting winning opening 32. Also, even if it falls on the left, you can expect a prize after the direction change by the turntable 154, and even if it falls on the right, you can expect a prize by the turntable 156, so there is a possibility that you will win the start winning opening 32. It is higher than the case of passing through the first exit 150.

The game ball distributed to the second distribution passage portion 96B reaches the second table introduction portion 76 and connects to the second branch path leading to the tray 160 or the second exit 152 of the table portion 72. Go through the road. The game ball branched to the 2-1 branch road reaches the start winning opening 32 or the center member out ports 33 and 33 via the tray 160 as in the case of the 1-2 branch road. On the other hand, the game ball branched to the 2-2 branch road reaches the table portion 72, is ejected from the second exit 152, rolls on the inclined surface behind the start winning opening 32, and wins the starting winning opening 32 extremely. It is easy to do, but rarely reaches the center member out ports 33 and 33. In this case, the possibility that the game ball will win the starting winning opening 32 is higher than when passing through the tray 160.

As described above, the routes of the game balls immediately before the starting winning opening 32 and the center member out ports 33 and 33 are, in ascending order of possibility of winning the starting winning opening 32, via the first exit 150, the tray 160, and the first. There are 3 ways via 2 exits 152. Further, the game balls distributed to the first distribution passage portion 96A pass through the route via the first exit 150 or the tray 160, and the game balls distributed to the second distribution passage portion 96B pass through the tray 160 or the tray 160. 2 Take the route via Exit 152. Therefore, the game ball distributed to the second distribution passage portion 96B will take a more advantageous route for the player than the game ball distributed to the first distribution passage portion 96A, and the second distribution passage portion 96B will take the game. Positioned as a special route for the ball. Then, in order to be distributed to the second distribution passage unit 96B, it is necessary to insert the game ball into the flow path switching unit 82 in the second switching state, and the flow path switching unit 82 becomes the second by passing the game ball. Since the two switching states are switched, the player aims for continuous ball entry to the center member entry port 28. Further, in order to increase the possibility of continuous ball entry, the aim is to continuously enter the ball into the decorative member entry port 24 that guides the game ball to the stage portion 22.

Further, the sensor 68D detects the detected piece 130 of the stopper 116 which is in the vertical direction, that is, the lock portion 126 is inserted between the protrusions 110A and 110B, and the flow path switching portion 82 is seconded. Detects the stopper 116 in the switching state (switching state sensor). In the main control device, the time detected by the sensor 68D is three times the estimated average time, which is the average time for the game balls distributed to the first distribution passage portion 96A to reach the switch plate 140A. ) When it continues, an error (by display, sound, etc.) indicating that the flow path switching unit 82 is held in the second switching state (special route side) for a long time is notified.

[Effects of pachinko machines, etc.]
The pachinko machine 1 described above includes a distribution device 30 for distributing game balls to the first distribution passage portion 96A or the second distribution passage 96B, and the distribution device 30 guides the game balls to the first distribution passage portion 96A. The flow path switching unit 82 that switches between the 1 switching state (upper separated state) and the second switching state (upper approaching state) that guides the game ball to the second distribution passage unit 96B, and the flow path switching unit 82 are first switched. The switching mechanism unit 84 for switching between the state and the second switching state is provided, and the switching mechanism unit 84 switches the flow path switching unit 82 from the first switching state to the second switching state by the load of the game ball, and at the same time, By passing the game ball at a predetermined position (position of the switch plate 140A) of the first distribution passage portion 96A or passing the game ball at a specific position (position of the switch plate 140B) of the second distribution passage portion 96B, the flow path switching portion 82 Is switched from the second switching state to the first switching state. Therefore, after the first game ball enters the flow path switching portion 82, the next game ball continuously enters before the game ball passes through the first distribution passage portion 96A or the second distribution passage portion 96B. Then, the game ball is distributed to the second distribution passage portion 96B, and the mode of continuous entry is made interesting, and the player's driving of the game ball is promoted.

Further, the flow path switching unit 82 has projectiles 110A and 110B, and changes to a second posture (upper approaching posture) corresponding to the second switching state by the load of the game ball, and when no load is applied, the first The first switching piece 102A and the second switching piece 102B capable of returning to the first posture (upper separated posture) corresponding to the switching state are provided, and the switching mechanism unit 84 includes the first switching piece 102A and the second switching piece 102B. A stopper 116 having a lock portion 126 that locks the projectiles 110A and 110B to maintain the second posture when the first posture changes to the second posture, and a predetermined position of the first distribution passage portion 96A (of the switch plate 140A). By passing the game ball at the position) or passing the game ball at the specific position (position of the switch plate 140B) of the second distribution passage portion 96B, the lock portion 126 is released from the protrusions 110A and 110B, and the first A first arm mechanism 114A and a second arm mechanism 114B that allow the switching piece 102A and the second switching piece 102B to return to the first posture are provided. Further, the pachinko machine 1 moves by the action of a game ball passing through a predetermined position of the first distribution passage portion 96A, and moves the stopper 116 to release the lock portion 126 with respect to the projectiles 110A and 110B. The second arm mechanism moves by the action of the arm mechanism 114A and the game ball passing through the specific position of the second distribution passage portion 96B, and moves the stopper 116 to release the lock portion 126 with respect to the protrusions 110A and 110B. It is equipped with 114B. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 in which the mode of continuous ball entry is interesting can be realized by a simple configuration.

In addition, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a croon portion 98 (second temporary retention action means) for temporarily retaining the game ball in the first distribution passage portion 96A. Therefore, it is possible to prevent fraudulent acts caused by so-called oil balls. Further, if the croon portion 98 is arranged upstream from the switch plate 140A that triggers the unlocking of the lock portion 126 with respect to the projectiles 110A and 110B, the time until the return to the first switching state (continuation of the second switching state). The time) can be adjusted, and the distribution rate of the second distribution passage portion 96B with respect to the first distribution passage portion 96A (or all the balls entering the distribution device 30) can be adjusted.

Further, a distribution device 30 for distributing the game balls to the first distribution passage portion 96A or the second distribution passage portion 96B, and a stage portion 22 (first temporary retention) for temporarily retaining the game balls, which is arranged above the distribution device 30. (Means of action). Further, the distribution device 30 has a first switching state (upper separation state) for guiding the game ball to the first distribution passage portion 96A and a second switching state (upper approach state) for guiding the game ball to the second distribution passage portion 96B. ), And a switching mechanism unit 84 that switches the flow path switching unit 82 between the first switching state and the second switching state, and the switching mechanism unit 84 depends on the load of the game ball. , The flow path switching unit 82 is switched from the first switching state to the second switching state. Therefore, it is possible to provide an interesting game in which the game balls can be continuously entered into the sorting device 30 by the stage unit 22.

In addition, the pachinko machine 1 includes a sensor 68D that detects that the stopper 116 is switching the flow path switching portion 82 to the second switching state (by locking the locking portions 126 to the protrusions 110A and 110B). There is. Therefore, the possibility that the flow path switching unit 82 continues to be in the second switching state and the distribution of the game ball to the second distribution passage unit 96B (the possibility of fraudulent activity) continues can be notified by an error display or the like. .. Further, as compared with the case of detecting the flow path switching unit 82 that directly acts on the game ball, it is easier to arrange the sensor 68D, the malfunction related to the detection is less likely to occur, and the operation of the flow path switching unit 82 is less likely to be hindered.

Further, on the left side of the center member entry port 28, a sensor 68B for detecting the proximity of the game ball is arranged. Therefore, it is possible to notify a situation in which the game ball does not flow down to the left side due to the ball clogging on the left side of the center member entry port 28, and the ball enters the center member entry port 28 abnormally continuously. Further, the members serving as passages for the game balls, such as the case 80 and the table portion 72 of the sorting device 30, the tray 160, the first table introduction portion 74, and the second table introduction portion 76, are made of synthetic resin containing an antistatic agent. Therefore, the accumulation of static electricity due to the passage of the game ball can be prevented, and the occurrence of malfunction of various movable members, electric elements, and electric devices due to static electricity can be prevented.

[Change examples, etc.]
In addition, other embodiments of the present invention, which are mainly obtained by modifying the above embodiments, are exemplified below. The flow path switching portion may be composed of one or three or more portions. The switching mechanism unit may use gears or gear groups (gears), or may switch the switching state of the flow path switching unit by switching the electric switch that can be switched by the switch plate. When the game ball sensor arranged instead of the switch plate detects the game ball, the switching state of the flow path switching unit may be switched. Locking by the locked portion (protruding body) and the locking portion (locking portion) may be such that one is a hook and the other is a ring portion and the hook is hooked on the ring portion, or a solenoid and a magnet. It may be adsorbed by. Even if the return mechanism positively returns the stopper from the second posture (the posture along the vertical direction) to the first posture (the posture in which the front surface of the lock portion contacts the rear surface of the projectile) by pushing or guiding. good. Regarding the shape and number of arms in various arm mechanisms, the first arm mechanism and the second mechanism are asymmetrical or have different numbers, the number of arms and the number of shaft support points are increased or decreased, and the shaft support points are It may be changed.

A croon or tray may be provided in place of the stage portion (first temporary retention action means), or a stage or tray may be provided in place of the croon portion (second temporary retention action means). The escape exit of the game ball in the stage portion, the croon, or the tray may be other than the center, or may be the width of a plurality of game balls. It is possible to change whether or not it can move itself or a part of it on the stage, Kroon, or tray, and the range of movement can be made larger or smaller. The stage portion may be provided as a part of other members or may be provided independently.

The switching state sensor may detect the posture of the stopper corresponding to the first switching state, or may detect the posture of the stopper corresponding to the first switching state and the second switching state, respectively. good. The switching state sensor may detect a plurality of locations of the stopper, may detect a portion other than the detected piece of the stopper, and the detected piece may be omitted.

The route of the game ball related to the first sorting aisle and the second sorting aisle can be changed in various ways, the first sorting aisle may be a special route, and the first table introduction section and the second table introduction section may be used. At least one of them may not be branched, or three or more branches may be formed, or one or two modes or four or more modes may be provided immediately before the starting winning opening. The seesaw and the movable part of the decorative member may operate separately, or at least one of them may be immovable. Further, based on the detection of the game ball by the sensor related to the second distribution passage portion, the seesaw leading to the second distribution passage portion and the movable portion of the decorative member are activated (the operation is activated after a predetermined time has elapsed from the last detection. It may be stopped), and in this case, energy saving is achieved compared to the case of constant operation, the possibility of failure is reduced, and the player's interest is produced by operating the ball entering the second distribution passage. Can attract. The member that operates based on the passage of the game ball in the second distribution passage portion may be a member other than the movable portion of the seesaw and the decorative member. A member that operates based on the passage of the game ball in the first distribution passage portion may be provided. Further, based on the detection of the game ball by the sensor related to the second distribution passage portion, the effect display unit or the like may display (notify, effect) that the game ball has been distributed to the second distribution passage portion. Further, based on the detection of the game ball by the sensor related to the 2-2 branch road, etc., even if the display unit for production or the like displays that the probability of winning the starting prize opening is relatively high (notification, production). good. These indications may be made on other distribution passages, other branch roads, and the like.

In addition, in the above embodiment, the pachinko machine which is an example of the gaming machine is described, but the present invention is naturally applicable to other gaming machines such as the enclosed pachinko machine. It should be noted that all the elements described in the claims, the specification and the drawings (for example, the distribution means, the flow path switching unit, the switching mechanism unit, the switching piece, the return mechanism, the temporary retention action means, the switching state sensor, the main The number of control devices, etc.) may be physically single or plural, and the arrangement may be changed as appropriate, unless there is a clear description that consciously limits the number. In addition, the element names (names given to the elements) used in the claims and specifications are merely given for convenience in the description of this case, which may give rise to a special meaning. I am not particularly conscious of. That is, what the element is is not limitedly interpreted only by the element name. For example, the "control device" may be a single piece of hardware or a device including software. Furthermore, whether a plurality of elements among all the elements are appropriately integrally configured or one element is divided into a plurality of elements is not specified unless it is specified in the claims or the like. Is also a matter that can be easily considered by those skilled in the art. Therefore, simply adopting a gaming machine having a structural difference within that range on the grounds that it is not described in this embodiment does not mean that the right according to the present invention has been circumvented. .. The same applies to differences in the configuration and shape of each element, which can be easily considered by those skilled in the art from this embodiment.

1 ... Pachinko machine (game machine), 22 ... Stage part (first temporary retention action means), 30 ... Sorting device (sorting means), 68D ... Sensor (switching state sensor), 82 ... Flow path Switching unit, 84 ... Switching mechanism unit, 96A ... 1st distribution passage unit, 96B ... 2nd distribution passage unit, 98 ... Kroon unit (second temporary retention action means), 102A ... 1st switching piece , 102B ... 2nd switching piece, 110A, 110B ... Projection (locked part), 114A ... 1st arm mechanism (return mechanism), 114B ... 2nd arm mechanism (return mechanism), 116 ... Stopper, 126 ... Locking part (locking part), 140A, 140B ... Switch plate.

Claims (1)

A distribution means for distributing the game ball to either the first distribution passage or the second distribution passage,
On the other hand, it is provided with a first temporary retention action means for temporarily retaining the game ball, which is arranged above the distribution means.
The sorting means
A flow path switching unit that switches between a first switching state for guiding the game ball to the first distribution passage and a second switching state for guiding the game ball to the second distribution passage.
It is provided with a switching mechanism unit that switches the flow path switching unit between the first switching state and the second switching state.
The switching mechanism unit
The flow path switching unit is switched from the first switching state to the second switching state by the load of the game ball, and at the same time,
When the flow path switching portion is in the second switching state, the game ball has passed a predetermined position on the downstream side of the flow path switching portion in the first distribution passage, and the second distribution passage has the said. When either one of the game balls passing through a specific position on the downstream side of the flow path switching portion occurs, the flow path switching portion is switched from the second switching state to the first switching state. A game machine to be.

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