JP7363943B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko machines.

Conventionally, for gaming machines such as pachinko machines, attempts have been made to improve the interest of gaming (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP2006-34728A

However, the conventional example having such a configuration has the following problems.
In other words, conventional pachinko machines have a problem in that they cannot make the game interesting.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can make the behavior of game balls more interesting.

In order to achieve such an object, the present invention has the following configuration.
That is, the invention according to claim 1:
a game board forming a game area into which game balls are hit;
A gaming machine that is provided in the gaming area and includes an operating port into which a gaming ball can enter, and a winning device,
The entry prize device is
an opening/closing inlet portion that can be moved to an open state in which a game ball can enter based on the game ball entering the operating port;
a main body having an internal space for allowing a player to visually check the behavior of a game ball that enters the opening/closing entrance;
A sorting means that is provided in the internal space of the main body and has a sorting section that sorts game balls;
a guiding path for guiding game balls entering the opening/closing entrance section to an upstream side of the sorting section in the sorting means;
a specific ball entry section that generates a specific gaming value in which game balls distributed by the sorting means can enter, and a non-specific ball entry section that does not generate the specific gaming value;
Equipped with
The gaming machine is
a lottery means capable of executing a lottery to determine whether or not the opening/closing entrance section will open/close a predetermined number of times, based on the entry of a game ball into the operating port;
The game balls that have entered the opening/closing entrance are placed on the discharge side other than the specific ball entry section so that the time that the ball stays in the prize entry device is different from when the ball passes through the guiding path and enters the specific ball entry section. Equipped with a separate guide path that can guide you to
In a specific open state of the opening/closing entrance section based on the result of a lottery by the lottery means, a game ball that enters the opening/closing entrance section passes through the guiding path and then enters the specific ball entrance section. It is possible to switch between a state in which the ball is easily guided and a state in which the game ball that enters the opening/closing entrance portion is easily guided to the discharge side after passing through the separate guide path, and can be stopped.
Ball entry into the specific ball entry section occurs only by passing through the guideway , and does not occur by passing through the separate guideway.
It is characterized by this.

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can add interest to the behavior of game balls.

1 is a schematic front view of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board of an Example. It is a block diagram illustrating the electrical connection of the pachinko machine of an example. It is a perspective view of the game unit seen from the front upper right when a pair of blades are in a closed state. It is a perspective view of the game unit seen from the front upper right when a pair of blades are in an open state. It is a front view of the game unit when the blade of the winning device is in a closed state. It is a schematic exploded perspective view of the winning device seen from the front upper right. It is a detailed exploded perspective view of the winning device seen from the front upper right. It is a detailed exploded perspective view of the winning device seen from the upper left of the back side. It is a partially cutaway exploded perspective view of the inside of the winning device seen from the front upper right, showing how the game balls from the opening/closing ball entering section are guided to the first distribution member. It is a partially cutaway perspective view of the inside of the winning device seen from the front upper right, showing how the game balls from the opening/closing ball entry section are guided to the stage through a separate passage. It is a diagram showing how the game balls from the opening/closing ball entry section are guided to the first distribution member through the introduction passage section, and is a sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 6. It is a diagram showing how the game balls from the opening/closing ball entry section are guided to the first distribution member through the introduction passage section, and is a sectional view taken along the line BB in FIG. 6. 14 is a diagram with the first distribution member removed from FIG. 13. FIG. (a) is a plan view of the first distribution member, (b) is a plan view of the second distribution member, and (c) is a plan view for explaining the positional relationship between the first distribution member and the second distribution member. . It is a top view of the stage of a prize winning device. (a) is a vertical cross-sectional view of the winning device when the mountain part of the stage is located on one side, and (b) is a diagram for explaining the flow of game balls in (a). (a) is a vertical cross-sectional view of the winning device when the mountain part of the stage is located on the other side, and (b) is a diagram for explaining the flow of game balls in (a). It is a figure which shows the rocking motion of the 2nd distribution member in the left-right direction when the inside of a prize winning device is viewed from above. (a) to (c) are plan views showing the swinging movement of the second distribution member from the maximum left side swing position to the center position. (a) and (b) are plan views showing the swinging movement of the second distribution member to the maximum right-side distribution position subsequent to FIG. 20(c). (a) is a plan view showing the second distribution member and its drive mechanism at the maximum left-hand swing position, and (b), on the contrary, is a diagram at the maximum right-hand swing position. (a) is a vertical sectional view of the winning device seen from the right side when the second distribution member is in a horizontal position, and (b) is a vertical sectional view when the second distribution member is in an upward position. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the vertical swinging motion of the second sorting member. (a) is a diagram when the second distribution member is in an intermediate state between each of the three states in FIG. 19, and (b) is a diagram in which the second distribution member 240 shown by the dashed line in (a) is in an upward posture. FIG. (a) and (b) are a side view and a plan view of the second distribution member facing upward to the left, and (c) and (d) are a side view and a plan view of the second distribution member facing upward to the right. (a) to (d) are a front view, a longitudinal section along the line CC, a top view, and a longitudinal section along the line DD of the second distributing member in the horizontal position, and (e) to (f) are in the upward position. , (h) and (i) are a plan view, a vertical cross section taken along the line EE, and a right side view, respectively, in a horizontal posture, and a vertical cross section taken along the line FF. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the back side member viewed from the front upper right. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the rear side member seen from the rear upper left. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the bottom side member of the stage. It is a front view of a center frame and a winning device of a modified example.

In addition, "along one side direction" as used in this specification means that the peak portion is directed toward one side of the rolling area, and that the peak portion is directed toward the other side of the rolling area. It also includes meaning. In addition, the term "mountain part" used in this specification refers to not only the so-called convex part protruding on the surface, but also the parts on both sides of the concave part recessed on the surface (that is, the parts on both sides when viewed from the concave part). (in a protruding state).

This specification also discloses an invention related to the following gaming machine.
Conventionally, in gaming machines such as pachinko machines, game balls are entered into a starting opening provided on the gaming board, and a winning device is installed on the gaming board at a location separate from the starting opening. The movable part opens and the game ball can enter the winning device, and the game ball entered into the winning device is guided to a specific area called the V zone or to a non-specific area other than the V zone. There is a gaming machine that is equipped with a prize-winning device inside a prize-winning device that distributes prize money according to movable accessories. In this type of gaming machine, when a game ball is guided to the V zone in a normal gaming state, a gaming state advantageous to the player (for example, a jackpot state) is established, for example, the movable part of the winning device is kept open for a predetermined number of rounds. Shift to a jackpot state. With this sorting device, it is possible to make the behavior of the game ball interesting whether it is guided to the V zone or not, thereby improving the interest of the game. (Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2006-34728)
However, the conventional example having such a configuration has the following problems.
That is, in conventional pachinko machines, for example, game balls that enter the winning device are sorted by the aforementioned sorting device and output to predetermined locations on the inclined stage surface with the front side lowered. The ball will flow down and enter either the V zone or a non-specific area provided on the downstream side of the inclined stage surface, but the way the game ball is dropped from the sorting device to the inclined stage surface (falling position) The downward direction of the game ball is almost determined, and by looking at the output mode of the game ball from the distribution device to the inclined stage surface, it is possible to predict whether or not the ball will enter the V zone, which is a problem that lacks fun. There is. In particular, in the case of a game ball being dropped that does not fall into the V-zone by the sorting device, it becomes clear at that point that it will not fall into the V-zone, so it is possible to add interest to the way the game ball flows down the inclined stage surface. The problem is that it is not possible.
The invention described in the following (00) was made in view of the above circumstances, and aims to add interest to the behavior of game balls on the stage that are distributed by the distribution device in the winning device. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine that can.
(00) In a game machine equipped with a game board forming a game area into which game balls are hit,
The game board is provided with a ball entry means that allows the game ball to enter, and a winning device that makes it easy for the game ball to enter the game board, each of which is disposed at a predetermined location in the game area,
The entry prize device is
a main body member having an internal space for allowing a player to visually check the behavior of a game ball that enters the ball;
a ball entry portion provided at a predetermined location of the main body member;
a distributing means provided in the internal space of the main body member for distributing and outputting game balls from the ball entry section;
a stage section provided in the internal space of the main body member and having a rolling area in which game balls distributed and output by the distribution means can roll;
A gaming state provided on one side of the stage part in the internal space of the main body member, in which a game ball rolling on the stage part can enter, and which is advantageous for the player due to the entry of the game ball. The specific ball club that causes the occurrence of
a non-specific ball entry section that is provided on one side of the stage section in the internal space of the main body member and is a ball entry section other than the specific ball entry section into which a game ball that has rolled on the stage section can enter; ,
Equipped with
The distribution means distributes and outputs the game balls from the ball entry section at least in the width direction of the rolling area of the stage section,
The stage part has a change in which a part of the rolling area is higher than another part of the rolling area toward at least one side of the stage part or a side opposite to the one side of the stage part. A gaming machine characterized by comprising a change generating means for generating.
According to the invention described in (00) above, in a gaming machine equipped with a gaming board forming a gaming area into which a gaming ball is hit,
The game board is provided with a ball entry means that allows the game ball to enter, and a winning device that makes it easy for the game ball to enter the game board, each of which is disposed at a predetermined location in the game area,
The entry prize device is
a main body member having an internal space for allowing a player to visually check the behavior of a game ball that enters the ball;
a ball entry portion provided at a predetermined location of the main body member;
a distributing means provided in the internal space of the main body member for distributing and outputting game balls from the ball entry section;
a stage section provided in the internal space of the main body member and having a rolling area in which game balls distributed and output by the distribution means can roll;
A gaming state provided on one side of the stage part in the internal space of the main body member, in which a game ball rolling on the stage part can enter, and which is advantageous for the player due to the entry of the game ball. The specific ball club that causes the occurrence of
a non-specific ball entry section that is provided on one side of the stage section in the internal space of the main body member and is a ball entry section other than the specific ball entry section into which a game ball that has rolled on the stage section can enter; ,
Equipped with
The distribution means distributes and outputs the game balls from the ball entry section at least in the width direction of the rolling area of the stage section,
The stage part has a change in which a part of the rolling area is higher than another part of the rolling area toward at least one side of the stage part or a side opposite to the one side of the stage part. Since the game machine is equipped with a change generating means that generates , it is possible to provide a game machine that can add interest to the behavior of game balls on a stage that are distributed by a distribution device in a winning device.
(0) In a gaming machine equipped with a gaming board that forms a gaming area into which gaming balls are hit,
The game board is provided with a ball entry means that allows the game ball to enter, and a winning device that makes it easy for the game ball to enter the game board, each of which is disposed at a predetermined location in the game area,
The entry prize device is
a main body member having an internal space for allowing a player to visually check the behavior of a game ball that enters the ball;
a ball entry portion provided at a predetermined location of the main body member;
a distributing means provided in the internal space of the main body member for distributing and outputting game balls from the ball entry section;
a stage section provided in the internal space of the main body member and having a rolling area in which game balls distributed and output by the distribution means can roll;
A gaming state provided on one side of the stage part in the internal space of the main body member, in which a game ball rolling on the stage part can enter, and which is advantageous for the player due to the entry of the game ball. The specific ball club that causes the occurrence of
a non-specific ball entry section that is provided on one side of the stage section in the internal space of the main body member and is a ball entry section other than the specific ball entry section into which a game ball that has rolled on the stage section can enter; ,
Equipped with
The stage portion generates in the rolling region a mountain portion that is continuous in the width direction of the rolling region and is perpendicular to one side direction of the rolling region, and also causes the mountain portion to be formed on one side of the rolling region. Equipped with ripple generating means that moves along the lateral direction,
The distribution means is characterized in that it distributes and outputs the game balls from the ball entry section at least in the width direction of the rolling area of the stage section.

According to the invention described in (0) above, the game machine includes a game board that forms a game area into which game balls are hit. In this game board, a ball entry means into which a game ball can enter, and a prize winning device which makes it easy for a game ball to enter are respectively arranged at predetermined locations in the gaming area. The winning device includes a main body member, a ball entering section, a sorting means, a stage section, a specific ball entering section, and a non-specific ball entering section. The main body member has an internal space for allowing the player to visually check the behavior of the game ball that has entered the ball. The ball entry portion is provided at a predetermined location on the main body member. The distribution means is provided in the internal space of the main body member, and distributes and outputs the game balls from the ball entry section. The stage section is provided in the internal space of the main body member, and has a rolling area in which game balls distributed and outputted by the distribution means can roll. The specific ball entry part is provided on one side of the stage part in the internal space of the main body member, and allows the entry of a game ball that has rolled on the stage part, and also allows the entry of a game ball to stop the game. This is an opportunity for the generation of a gaming state that is advantageous for the player. The non-specified ball entry section is provided on one side of the stage section in the internal space of the main body member, and is a ball entry section other than the specified ball entry section into which a game ball that has rolled on the stage section can enter. It is. The ripple generating means of the stage part generates in the rolling area a ridge that is continuous in the width direction of the rolling area perpendicular to one side direction of the rolling area, and also causes the ridge to be formed in the rolling area. Move along one side. The distribution means distributes and outputs the game balls from the ball entry section at least in the width direction of the rolling area of the stage section.

Therefore, depending on the timing at which the game balls are distributed and output from the distribution means in the width direction of the rolling area of the stage section and the timing at which the ripples (crests) in the rolling area are moved by the ripple generating means, the ripples in the rolling area are The rolling direction of the game ball is determined. In other words, the game ball rolling in the width direction of the rolling area is affected by the peaks moving in the depth direction of the rolling area, and a diagonal composite force is generated on the game ball, causing the game ball to roll. Since the game ball starts rolling diagonally in the rolling area, if it is affected by the peaks at the point when it is output in the width direction of the rolling area, it will start rolling diagonally from that point on, and the game ball will start rolling diagonally from that point. If the ball is output in the width direction of the rolling area and moves in that direction for a while, if it is affected by the peak, it will roll diagonally from that point, so there will be a change in the rolling direction of the game ball. can be set. In other words, although the position at which the game balls are output from the distribution means in the width direction of the rolling area (the position at which they are dropped) is the same each time, the moving peaks of the rolling area create surprises in the direction in which the game balls flow in the rolling area. It is possible to make the ball roll over a wide range, and it is possible to change whether the ball enters a specific area.

Furthermore, it is possible to show various behaviors of the game ball while simplifying the motion of the peak. In other words, since the ridges are simply moved along one side of the rolling area, it is very compact even if the ridges are controlled by hard or soft controls, and the ridges can be controlled to operate or stop sequentially. This configuration is more compact than the conventional configuration, and since the crests have simple movements, it is easy to detect fraudulent operations, which is excellent in countermeasures against fraud. In addition, since the ridge portions operate in a simple manner, the player does not have the impression that the ridge portions are an illegal gaming machine that has been illicitly controlled.

As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can make the behavior of game balls on the stage that are distributed by the distribution device in the winning device more interesting.
According to the gaming machine according to (0) above, the timing at which the game balls are distributed and outputted from the distribution means in the width direction of the rolling area of the stage section and the ripples (crests) in the rolling area by the ripple generating means are controlled. The rolling direction of the game ball in the rolling area is determined by the movement timing. In other words, the game ball rolling in the width direction of the rolling area is affected by the peaks moving in the depth direction of the rolling area, and a diagonal composite force is generated on the game ball, causing the game ball to roll. Since the game ball starts rolling diagonally in the rolling area, if it is affected by the peaks at the point when it is output in the width direction of the rolling area, it will start rolling diagonally from that point on, and the game ball will start rolling diagonally from that point. If the ball is output in the width direction of the rolling area and moves in that direction for a while, if it is affected by the peak, it will roll diagonally from that point, so there will be a change in the rolling direction of the game ball. can be set. In other words, although the position at which the game balls are output from the distribution means in the width direction of the rolling area (the position at which they are dropped) is the same each time, the moving peaks of the rolling area create surprises in the direction in which the game balls flow in the rolling area. It is possible to make the ball roll over a wide range, and it is possible to change whether the ball enters a specific area. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can make the behavior of game balls on the stage that are distributed by the distribution device in the winning device more interesting.

(1) In the gaming machine described in (0) above,
A gaming machine characterized in that the rolling area of the stage section is a horizontal or substantially horizontal area.

According to the invention described in (1) above, since the rolling area of the stage section is a horizontal or approximately horizontal area, the game balls output in the width direction of the rolling area advance in the output direction. Then, when the game ball is affected by the peaks moving in the depth direction of the rolling area, a diagonal resultant force is generated on the game ball, and the game ball starts rolling in the rolling area in a diagonal direction. The ripples (crests) in the rolling region caused by the ripple generating means can be used as an opportunity to move the roller toward one side of the rolling region.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (0) above or the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The sorting means includes a first output section that outputs the game balls from the ball entry section in a forward direction toward the specific ball entry section without passing through the stage section; A gaming machine comprising: a second output section that outputs an output in the width direction of the rolling area of the stage section.

According to the invention described in (2) above, the game ball outputted forward from the first output section of the distribution means may enter the specific ball entry section without passing through the rolling area, and the ball may enter the specific ball entry section without passing through the rolling area. The game ball output from the first output section can be prevented from entering the specific ball entry section by the moving peak of the rolling region, and the game ball output from the first output section can be prevented from entering the specific ball entry section. You can secure the profits that will be made. In addition, the game ball output from the second output section in the width direction of the rolling area may enter a specific ball entry area due to the influence of the peaks moving in the rolling area, which can provide an interesting feature. .

(3) In the gaming machine described in (0) above, or in the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
It is characterized by comprising support means for supporting the sorting means on the rolling area of the stage section with an interval that allows a game ball to pass between the sorting means and the rolling area. A gaming machine.

According to the invention described in (3) above, the supporting means supports the distributing means on the rolling area of the stage section with an interval that allows the game ball to pass between the rolling area and the rolling area. The game ball can also roll in the area below the distribution means in the rolling area, and the rolling area of the stage part can be utilized to the fullest in its width direction. In addition, when the game ball rolling in the rolling area of the stage part passes under the distribution means, it may hide and then appear, allowing the player to see whether the ball will enter the specific ball entry area or not. The behavior of the game ball can be made more interesting.

(4) In the gaming machine described in (3) above,
A gaming machine characterized in that the sorting means is an opaque member.

According to the invention described in (4) above, since the distributing means is made of an opaque member, when the game ball rolling in the rolling area of the stage section passes under the distributing means, it is temporarily hidden, and then the distributing means The game ball appears from below and the player can see whether or not the ball enters the specific ball entry area, making the behavior of the game ball even more interesting.

(5) In the gaming machine described in (3) above,
A gaming machine characterized in that the sorting means is a transparent member or a semi-transparent member.

According to the invention described in (5) above, since the distributing means is made of a transparent member or a semi-transparent member, even when the game ball rolling in the rolling area of the stage part passes under the distributing means, it is completely hidden. After that, the game ball appears from below the distribution means and the player can see whether or not the ball enters the specific ball entry section, and can check the rolling of the game ball without losing sight of it.

(6) In the gaming machine described in (0) above or the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (5) above,
A game machine characterized in that the stage portion includes wall portions at both ends of the rolling region in the width direction for stopping game balls within the rolling region.

According to the invention described in (6) above, the stage section is provided with walls at both ends of the rolling area in the width direction for stopping the game balls within the rolling area, so that the stage part is provided with walls for stopping the game balls within the rolling area. Even if a game ball that is output in the width direction of the rolling area reaches both ends of the rolling area in the width direction, it will be reflected by the walls at both ends, and the reflected game ball will be affected by the rolling area. The moving peaks act to change the rolling direction, and not only can the game balls be directed in the opposite direction to the output direction of the distribution means, but also the moving peaks can change the rolling direction of the game balls. The direction of movement can be changed.

(7) In the gaming machine described in (0) above or the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (6) above,
A back side portion of the sorting means located on the far side in the internal space is defined as a proximal end side, a near side portion of the sorting means located on the near side in the internal space is defined as a distal end side, and the sorting means A gaming machine comprising: a lateral swinging means for swinging the distal end side laterally in the internal space with the base end side as an axis.

According to the invention described in (7) above, the lateral swinging means swings the distal end side laterally in the internal space with the proximal end side of the distribution means as an axis, so that the movement from the distribution means to the rolling area is It is possible to provide diversity in the output direction, and it is possible to create even more diverse behaviors of the game ball in relation to the moving peaks in the rolling area.

(8) In the gaming machine described in (0) above or the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (7) above,
A gaming machine comprising: a vertical swinging means for vertically swinging the distal end side in the internal space with the base end side of the distributing means as an axis.

According to the invention described in (8) above, the vertical swinging means swings the distal end side vertically in the internal space with the proximal end side of the distributing means as an axis, so that the distal end side of the distributing means faces upward. By changing between the upward position and the downward position in which the distal end side of the distributing means is directed downward, it is possible to change the output direction of the game balls from the distributing means, and further increase the output direction from the distributing means to the rolling area. It is possible to provide diversity, and it is possible to create even more diverse behaviors of the game ball in relation to the moving peaks in the rolling area.

(9) In the gaming machine described in (2) above,
By reciprocating the distal end twice in the vertical direction in the internal space when swinging the distal end side once in the horizontal direction in the internal space with the proximal end side of the distributing means as an axis, the distal end side in front view is 1. A gaming machine comprising a double-crested swinging means for swinging a substantially double-crested swinging means.

According to the invention described in (9) above, when the two-mounted rocking means swings its distal end side in the internal space horizontally with the proximal end side of the distributing means as an axis, the distal end of the distributing means By making the side reciprocate twice in the vertical direction in the internal space, the distal end side of the distributing means is swung approximately in the shape of two peaks when viewed from the front, so that the distal end side of the distributing means is located at the foot of the two peaks when viewed from the front. In this case, the game ball may be outputted from the first output part toward the specific ball entering part without going through the rolling area, and in a posture where the tip side of the distribution means is located at the top of the two peaks when viewed from the front, the first output part The game balls may be outputted from the second output section in the width direction of the rolling area, and it is possible to provide diversity in the output direction from the distribution means.

(10) In the gaming machine described in (2) above,
The first output unit includes a plurality of forward output units that output the game balls from the ball input unit forward from the distal end side of the distribution means,
A game characterized in that the second output section includes a right lateral output section that outputs from the right lateral side of the distribution means, and a left lateral output section that outputs from the left lateral side of the distribution means. Machine.

According to the invention described in (10) above, the distributing means includes the plurality of forward output parts, the right lateral output part, and the left lateral output part, so that It is possible to output game balls toward a specific ball entry part without going through the rolling area, and it is possible to output game balls in the width direction of the rolling area from the right lateral output part and the left lateral output part. can.

(11) In the gaming machine described in (0) above or the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (10) above,
The stage section includes a plurality of round bar-shaped members having a length extending in the width direction of the rolling area, which are arranged in parallel in the depth direction of the rolling area at intervals smaller than the diameter of the game ball. comprising juxtaposed holding means for holding the round rod-shaped member movably at least in the height direction,
The ripple generating means includes a push-up member that pushes up some of the round bar-like members from below in the longitudinal direction of the plurality of round bar-like members arranged in parallel; A gaming machine characterized by comprising: a member moving means for moving in the depth direction.

According to the invention described in (11) above, the juxtaposition holding means of the stage part holds the game balls in the depth direction of the rolling area by holding a plurality of round bar-shaped members having a length spanning the width direction of the rolling area. In addition to arranging them in parallel at intervals smaller than the diameter of the ball, the plurality of round rod-like members are held movably at least in the height direction, so that the game ball can be moved in the width direction of the rolling area, that is, between adjacent round rod-like members. It can be rolled in the direction of the rod. Further, the pushing up member of the ripple generating means pushes up some of the round rod members from below in the longitudinal direction of the plurality of round rod members arranged in parallel, and the member moving means of the ripple generating means Since the push-up member is moved in the depth direction of the rolling region, it is possible to suitably generate peaks continuous in the width direction of the rolling region and to move the pushing member along one side of the rolling region.

(12) In the gaming machine described in (0) above or the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (11) above,
A gaming machine characterized in that the gaming machine is a pachinko machine.

According to the gaming machine described in (12) above, it is possible to provide a pachinko machine that can add interest to the behavior of game balls on the stage that are distributed by the distribution device in the winning device. The basic structure of a pachinko machine is that it is equipped with an operating handle, and in response to the operation of the operating handle, a ball as a gaming medium is launched into a predetermined gaming area, and the ball is placed at a predetermined position within the gaming area. An example of this is a prize that enters the operating gate (or passes through the operating gate). In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a winning device (such as a variable winning means or a specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner to make it possible to win balls, and the number of winning balls is An example is one in which a value (including not only prize balls but also data written to a magnetic card, etc.) is given according to the prize.

Hereinafter, various embodiments of a pachinko game machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a "pachinko machine") will be described in detail based on the drawings.

Hereinafter, one embodiment of a pachinko game machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a "pachinko machine") will be described in detail based on the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 30 of the pachinko machine 10. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating the electrical connections of the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that forms the outer shell of the pachinko machine 10 and is fixed to a game island of a game hall (hall), and one side (for example, the front side) of this outer frame 11. An inner frame 12 is supported to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 11 as an opening/closing axis (the left side in front view), and an inner frame 12 is supported as an opening/closing axis J1 on one side of this inner frame 12 (for example, the left side in front view). The front frame set 14 is attached to the frame 12 so as to be openable and closable.

The outer frame 11 is made of wooden boards and has a rectangular shape as a whole when viewed from the front, and each board is assembled using removable fasteners such as machine screws. In this embodiment, for example, the outer frame 11 has an outer dimension in the vertical direction of 809 mm (inner dimension 771 mm) and an outer dimension in the left-right direction of 518 mm (inner dimension 480 mm). Note that the outer frame 11 may be made of resin, light metal such as aluminum, or the like.

Roughly speaking, the inner frame 12 includes a resin base (not shown) as a main member forming its outer shape, and a game board 30 (see FIG. 2) attached to this resin base (not shown). Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the inner frame 12 includes a front frame set 14 that can be opened on one side on the front side of a resin base (not shown).

Specifically, the resin base (not shown) has a substantially rectangular outer shape when viewed from the front, and has an opening (a gaming area 30a, which will be described later with reference to FIG. It is a plate-like member in which an opening (opening of the same size) is formed.

The front frame set 14 is attached to the inner frame 12 so as to be openable and closable on the left side when viewed from the front, with the vertical opening/closing axis J1 as the axis. In other words, the front frame set 14 can be opened and closed with respect to the resin base (not shown).

As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 is removably attached to the back side of a resin base (not shown) with its game area 30a located in the opening of the resin base (not shown).

Here, the front frame set 14 will be explained in more detail.

As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame set 14 is attached to the inner frame 12 so as to be openable and closable, and like the inner frame 12, the front frame set 14 is centered on an opening/closing shaft that extends vertically to the left when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. It can be opened to the front side.

As shown in FIG. 1, when viewed from the front, the front frame set 14 includes a lower tray unit 13 located at the bottom, an upper tray unit 21 located above the lower tray unit 13, and an upper tray unit 21. It is roughly divided into a glass frame part 23 located above the glass frame part 23, and a glass frame part 23 located above. These lower plate unit 13, upper plate unit 21, and glass frame portion 23 are respectively attached to various locations on the front side of a base plate (not shown) to constitute a front frame set 14.

As shown in FIG. 1, the lower plate unit 13 is fixed by fasteners such as screws so as to be located at the lowest part of the front frame set 14. This lower tray unit 13 is equipped with a lower tray 15, a ball extraction lever 17, and a game ball firing handle 18 on its front side.

A lower tray 15 as a ball receiving tray is provided approximately at the center of the lower tray unit 13, and game balls discharged from the discharge port 16 can be stored in the lower tray 15. The ball removal lever 17 is for removing (ejecting) game balls from the lower tray 15, and by moving the ball removal lever 17 to the left in FIG. The game balls stored in the lower tray 15 can be pulled out downwardly to the outside through the opening at the bottom of the lower tray 15.

As shown in FIG. 1, the game ball firing handle 18 is disposed to the right of the lower tray 15 and protrudes toward the front. In response to the player's operation of the game ball firing handle 18, the game ball is driven into the game area 30a of the game board 30 shown in FIG. 2 by the game ball firing device 38. The game ball firing device 38 includes, for example, the game ball firing handle 18 and the firing device 229 (see FIG. 3). As shown in FIG. 1, the sound output section 24 is located at two locations on the left and right at the top of the front frame set 14 when viewed from the front, and outputs sound from speakers 48 (see FIG. 3) provided inside or at the back of the front frame set 14. This is an output port for outputting sound.

As shown in FIG. 1, the upper tray unit 21 is fixed with fasteners such as screws so as to be located at the lower part of the front frame set 14 (directly above the aforementioned lower tray 15), and is fixed with fasteners such as screws. The upper plate 19 is provided as a saucer. Here, the upper tray 19 is a ball receiving tray for temporarily storing game balls and guiding them toward the game ball firing device 38 while arranging them in a line.

The glass frame portion 23 includes a window portion 101 formed above the upper tray unit 21, as shown in FIG.

That is, as shown in FIG. 1, in the front frame set 14, most of the game area 30a (see FIG. 2) of the game board 30 is placed outside at the center of the glass frame 23 located above the upper tray unit 21. A window portion 101 having a substantially vertically elongated oval shape is formed so that the window portion 101 can be visually recognized from the outside. Specifically, the window portion 101 has a substantially vertically elliptical shape with a hollow center, and a glass unit (not shown) is attached to the front frame set 14 so that the hollow portion is covered with a glass plate 137 having a substantially vertically elliptical shape. It is attached to the back side. The glass unit (not shown) has a double glass structure in which two glass plates 137 are arranged close to each other in the front-rear direction. Note that the substantially central portion of the window portion 101 may be formed into a straight line, and the glass plate 137 may also be made to match the shape. Further, the glass plate 137 is not limited to glass, and may be made of any material as long as it is a transparent plate with a predetermined strength.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the glass frame section 23 includes various illumination sections (a first illumination section 102, a second illumination section 103, and a third illumination section 104) around the window section 101. ing. That is, as shown in FIG. 1, the front frame set 14 has a first illumination section 102 (left side illumination section) containing a built-in LED, etc. at the left side around the window section 101 when viewed from the front. A second illumination section 103 (right side illumination section) with a built-in LED etc. is placed around the window section 101 on the right side, and a third illumination section 104 with a built-in LED etc. is placed on the upper side around the window section 101. (upper side illumination part). These illumination parts play the role of enhancing the performance effect during the game by changing the lighting mode such as lighting or blinking according to changes in the gaming state such as when hitting a jackpot or reaching a predetermined reach.

In this pachinko machine 10, the first illumination section 102, the second illumination section 103, and the third illumination section 104 function as jackpot lamps, and light up or blink when a jackpot is won, thereby indicating that a jackpot is in progress. inform. In addition, the first illumination section 102 and the second illumination section 103 of the pachinko machine 10 are equipped with a prize ball lamp 105 that lights up during prize ball payout, and an error display lamp 106 that lights up when a predetermined error occurs. ing. Further, a small window 107 made of transparent resin is provided at the lower right corner of the periphery of the window portion 101 so that a portion of the surface of the inner frame 12, the surface of the game board 30, etc. can be visually recognized. Since the predetermined portion of the small window 107 is flat, the certificate stamp S1 (see FIG. 2) etc. affixed to the lower right corner of the game board 30 can be read by machine from the flat portion of the small window 107. be able to.

Further, a ball rental operation section 120 is arranged below the window section 101, and the ball rental operation section 120 is provided with a ball rental button 121 and a return button 122. When the ball rental operation unit 120 is operated with bills, cards (for example, prepaid cards), etc. inserted into a card unit (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, the ball rental unit 120 is operated. Game balls will be available for loan. The ball rental button 121 is operated to obtain rental balls based on information recorded on a card, etc. (recording medium), and the rental balls are supplied to the upper tray 19 as long as there is a balance on the card, etc. be done. The return button 122 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the card unit. Note that the ball rental operation section 120 may further be provided with a frequency display section (not shown). This frequency display section (not shown) displays information on the balance of the card, etc. Note that the ball lending operation unit 120 is not necessary in a pachinko machine, a so-called cash machine, in which game balls are directly lent to the upper tray from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit. Therefore, a decorative sticker or the like is attached to the installation part of the ball lending operation section 120. This makes it possible to share the ball lending operation section between a pachinko machine using a card unit and a cash machine.

Next, the configuration of the game board 30 will be explained using FIG. 2. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 is a rectangular plywood board with both left corners cut off when viewed from the front, and its peripheral edge (outside portions of rails 51 and 52, which will be described later) is inside. The frame 12 is attached so as to be in contact with the back side of the resin base (not shown), and the game area 30a, which is approximately the central part of the front side of the game board 30, is attached to the resin base in the approximately vertically elliptical shape shown in FIG. It is visible from the front outside of the front frame set 14 through the window portion 101 (glass plate 137) shown.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 is equipped with rails 51 and 52 for guiding game balls fired from the game ball launcher 38 (see FIG. 1) to the upper part of the game board 30. A game ball fired as the game ball firing handle 18 is rotated is guided to a predetermined game area 30a through a ball guide path 49, which will be described later, of a plurality of rails 51, 52. The plurality of rails 51 and 52 are elongated stainless steel metal band members, and are attached to the game board 30 on both the inner and outer sides. The inner rail 51 is formed into a substantially vertical elliptical ring shape except for about 1/4 of the upper part. The outer rail 52 is formed so that a portion (mainly the left side) faces the inner rail 51. In such a case, the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52 constitute a guide rail, and the ball guide path 49 is formed by the portion where these rails 51 and 52 are parallel to each other at a predetermined interval (the portion on the left side when facing the ball). . The ball guide passage 49 is formed in a groove shape having a contact surface with the game board 30, that is, a groove shape with the front side open.

A return ball prevention member 53 is attached to the tip portion of the inner rail 51 (upper left in FIG. 2). This prevents a situation in which a game ball that has been guided from the ball guide path 49 between the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52 to the upper part of the game board 30 returns to the ball guide path 49 again. It has become. In addition, when the game board 30 is attached to the inner frame 12, the position corresponding to the maximum flying part of the game ball on the outer rail 52 (the upper right part of FIG. 2: the part corresponding to the tip of the outer rail 52) is such that a return rubber 54 (a member indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 2) provided on the inner frame 12 is located. Therefore, a game ball shot with a force exceeding a predetermined value hits the return rubber 54 and is bounced back. Since the outer rail 52 is an elongated stainless steel metal band, the flight of the game ball can be made smoother, that is, the frictional resistance of the game ball can be reduced. Note that, as shown by the broken line in FIG. 2, a wall portion 55 (shown by the broken line in FIG. 2) formed on the inner frame 12 is located from the tip of the outer rail 52 to the right tip of the inner rail 51. The right side of the gaming area 30 is partitioned by.

The lower right corner of the game board 30 is a space for pasting a sticker (S1 in FIG. 2) such as a certificate stamp (for example, a serial number is written) or a plate. By pasting a seal such as a certificate stamp (S1 in FIG. 2) on the lower right corner of the game board 30, uniqueness can be given between the game board 30 and the certificate stamp.

Next, the game area 30a of the game board 30 will be explained. As shown in FIG. 2, the game area 30a is defined by the inner peripheral parts (inner and outer rails) of an inner rail 51 and an outer rail 52 into a substantially vertically elliptical shape. The game area 30a divided on the board surface is large.

In this embodiment, the gaming area 30a is defined as an area surrounded by the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, excluding the area of the guide rail which is the parallel portion of the inner and outer rails 51 and 52. This is an area where Therefore, since the guide rail portion is not included in the gaming area 30a, the left-hand limit position of the gaming area 30a is specified not by the outer rail 52 but by the inner rail 51. Similarly, the right side limit position of the gaming area 30a is specified by the inner rail 51. Further, the lower limit position of the game area 30a is specified by the lower end position of the game board 30. Further, the upper limit position of the gaming area 30a is specified by the outer rail 52.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 has first starting ports 31 located at two locations on the left and right sides of the bottom of the board, and a first starting port 31 located below the first starting port 31 on the left side of the bottom of the board. A second starting port 33 is provided.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 has a vertically long game unit 200 arranged at the center of the game area 30a when viewed from the front.

As shown in FIG. 2, this gaming unit 200 is a unit in which a display device 60 and a winning device 40 are vertically arranged and integrated in order from the top. The display device 60 includes a display screen 61, and displays a predetermined effect on the display screen 61 (for example, a predetermined effect according to the state of the winning device 40). The winning device 40 allows the game ball B flowing down the gaming area 30a to enter based on the game ball B entering the first starting port 31 or the second starting port 33.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 2, this gaming unit 200 is arranged on the entire outer periphery of the display screen 61 of the display device 60 when viewed from the front, and is arranged with the corners of the display screen 61 hidden. A center frame 90 is provided. Note that this center frame 90 may be arranged at least in part around the display screen 61. For example, the center frame 90 may be placed so as to hide the edge of the display screen 61, or may be placed at least partially around the display screen 61 without hiding the display screen 61. It can also be used as a thing.

Here, the structure of the display device 60, winning device 40, and center frame 90 in the gaming unit 200 will be explained in more detail using FIGS. 4 to 6. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the game unit 200 viewed from the front upper right when the pair of blades 41a and 41b are in the closed state. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the game unit 200 viewed from the front upper right when the pair of blades 41a and 41b are in an open state. FIG. 6 is a front view of the gaming unit 200 when the wings 41a, 41b of the winning device 40 are in a closed state. Note that in FIGS. 4 and 5, illustration of a part of the guide passage section 92 is omitted.

As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming unit 200 is installed at the center of the gaming area 30a of the gaming board 30, and the display device 60 and the winning device 40 are located at the center of the gaming area 30a in the width direction, and in that order. They are arranged vertically from above.

Further, the gaming unit 200 is a unit in which a center frame 90 and a winning device 40 are integrally formed, as shown in FIGS. 4 to 6. That is, the center frame 90 and the main body member 210 of the winning device 40, which will be described later, are assembled to form an integrated structure. It should be noted that the center frame 90 and a main body member 210 of the winning device 40, which will be described later, may be made into an integral structure by, for example, being molded with resin so that they cannot be separated.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 collects the game balls B that did not enter the first starting port 31, the second starting port 33, or the winning device 40 at the lowest part of the gaming area 30a. An out port 36 is provided.

These first starting port 31, second starting port 33, gaming unit 200 (winning device 40, center frame 90), etc. are inserted into each through hole 247a (not shown) formed by router processing on the gaming board 30. , and is attached from the front side of the game board 30 with screws or the like. Note that the first starting port 31 and the second starting port 33 described above correspond to ball entry means in the present invention.

Here, the structure of the center frame 90 will be explained. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4 to 6, the center frame 90 is provided with ball entry openings 91 into which game balls B can enter, for example, at both left and right sides. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 2, 4, and 6, the center frame 90 includes a guide passage section 92 that guides the game ball B that has entered the ball entrance 91 through it, and a guide passage section 92 that guides the game ball B that has entered the ball entrance 91. A swinging stage 93 provided at a lower position of the display device 60 that allows the game ball B to visibly swing (or may be rolled, moved, one-way, etc.); It is provided with a discharge part 94 which discharges the swung game ball B to the upper part of the winning device 40 in a discharge range narrower than the screen width of the display screen 61 at a position below the display device 60.

As shown in FIG. 4, the swinging stage 93 includes a plurality of stages (two stages in the embodiment) of swinging surfaces on which the game ball B swings in the width direction when viewed from the front. Specifically, the two-stage swinging surface is composed of a first swinging surface 93a at the uppermost stage on the farthest side, and a second swinging surface 93b at the lower stage at the front side of the first swinging surface 93a. The game ball B flows down in the order of the first swing surface 93a and the second swing surface 93b.

As shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the ejecting unit 94 ejects the game balls B from the swing stage 93 to the upper part of the winning device 40 at a position below the display device 60 and within a ejecting range narrower than the screen width of the display screen 61. It is something that is discharged.

Next, the winning device 40 located directly below the center frame 90 in the gaming unit 200 will be explained with reference to FIGS. 7 to 18.

FIG. 7 is a schematic exploded perspective view of the winning device 40 seen from the front upper right. FIG. 8 is a detailed exploded perspective view of the prize winning device 40 seen from the upper right front side. FIG. 9 is a detailed exploded perspective view of the winning device 40 seen from the upper left of the back surface. FIG. 10 is a partially cutaway exploded perspective view of the inside of the winning device 40 seen from the front upper right, showing how the game balls B from the opening/closing ball entry section 220 are guided to the first distribution member 230. FIG. 11 is a partially cutaway perspective view of the inside of the winning device 40 seen from the front upper right, showing how the game ball B from the opening/closing ball entry section 220 is guided to the stage 250 through the separate passage 265. FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 6, showing how the game balls B from the opening/closing entry ball section 220 are guided to the first distribution member 230 through the introduction passage section 222. FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB in FIG. 6, showing how the game balls B from the opening/closing entry ball section 220 are guided to the first distribution member 230 through the introduction passage section 222. FIG. 14 is a diagram of FIG. 13 with the first distribution member 230 removed. 15(a) is a plan view of the first distribution member 230, FIG. 15(b) is a plan view of the second distribution member 240, and FIG. 15(c) is the position of the first distribution member 230 and the second distribution member 240. FIG. 3 is a plan view for explaining the relationship. FIG. 16 is a plan view of the stage 250 of the winning device 40. FIG. 17(a) is a vertical cross-sectional view of the winning device 40 when the peak 252 of the stage 250 is located on one side (specific winning section 260 side: downstream side), and FIG. It is a diagram for explaining the flow of the game ball B in a). FIG. 18(a) is a vertical cross-sectional view of the winning device 40 when the peak 252 of the stage 250 is located on the other side (opposite side to the specific winning section 260: upstream side), and FIG. 18(b) is It is a diagram for explaining the flow of the game ball B in FIG. 18(a).

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4 to 6, the winning device 40 includes a main body member 210 having an internal space for allowing the player to visually confirm the behavior of the entered game ball B, and an ejecting device in the main body member 210. The game ball B flowing down the outside of the center frame 90 in the gaming area 30a is provided directly below the part 94, and based on the game ball B entering the first starting port 31 or the second starting port 33. An opening/closing ball entry section 220 that transitions to an open state in which a ball can enter, an introduction passage section 222 that guides the game ball B entered into the opening/closing ball entry section 220 into the inside of the winning device 40, and an internal space of the main body member 210. A first distributing member 230 is provided in the introduction passage portion 222 to retain and distribute the game balls B guided into the internal space of the main body member 210, and a first distributing member 230 for retaining and distributing the game balls B distributed by the first distributing member 230. A movable second distribution member 240 that distributes game balls B from the second distribution member 240 and a stage 250 on which game balls B from a separate passage 265 (described later) can move (flow down), and the inside of the main body member 210. It is provided on one side of the stage 250 (specific winning section 260 side) in the space, and the game balls B distributed by the second distribution member 240 can enter the ball, and when the game ball B enters, the player A special winning part 260 (V zone) that triggers the occurrence of a gaming state advantageous for V zone) is a winning part different from the normal winning part 262 into which the game balls B distributed by the second distribution member 240 can enter.

As shown in FIG. 4, the normal winning section 262 is provided on both sides of the specific winning section 260 (V zone), and the game ball B moving (flowing down) the stage 250 is placed on one side of the stage 250. The ball enters either the special winning section 260 (V zone) or the normal winning section 262 on the side.

As shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, the main body member 210 includes a front side member 211 located on its front side and having a viewing opening 211a, a right side member 212 located on its right side, and a left side member 212 located on its left side. A member 213, a back side member 214 located on the back side thereof, an upper side member 215 located above it, and a bottom side member 216 located on the bottom side thereof, and these front side members 211 and the right side member 212 , the left side member 213 , the back side member 214 , the upper side member 215 , and the bottom side member 216 define an internal space.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the opening/closing entry portion 220 is located at a portion of the upper side member 215 of the main body member 210 (see FIGS. 7 and 8), which is a portion directly below the discharge portion 94 of the center frame 90. It is provided. In the first state (ball entry restricted state), the opening/closing ball entry section 220 allows the game ball B from the ejection section 94 of the center frame 90 to enter, but the outside of the center frame 90 in the gaming area 30a is It is difficult (or may be impossible) for the game ball B to enter the ball as it flows down. Further, the opening/closing ball entering section 220 is in a second state (entering ball entering state) which is more open than the first state (ball entering restricted state) based on the game ball B entering the first starting port 31 or the second starting port 33. In this second state (ball entry restriction released state, e.g. open state), the game ball B from the ejection part 94 can enter, and the outside of the center frame 90 It is easier for the game ball B flowing down to enter the ball than in the first state (ball entry restricted state).

Note that the game unit 200 may be different from this embodiment. In other words, the center frame 90 is provided with a passage plate shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. By forming openings between the tips of the blades 41a and 41b and both ends of the passage plate, the game ball B from the discharge part 94 of the center frame 90 moves on the passage plate to either the left or right. If the pair of blades 41a, 41b are in the closed state, the game ball B from the passage board is discharged to the game area 30a without entering the opening/closing ball entry section 220, and the pair of blades 41a, 41b If it is in the open state, the game ball B from the passage board opens and closes through the opening (the opening formed between the tip side of the pair of blades 41a, 41b in the open state and both ends of the passage board). The ball may be entered into the ball entry section 220.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the opening/closing ball entry section 220 is arranged so as to form a left and right pair on both sides of the opening 41e into which the game ball B can enter, and on both sides of the opening 41e in the upper part of the winning device 40. The opening/closing operation of the blades 41a, 41b is driven by a blade driving device 49 (see FIG. 3).

As shown in FIG. 5, the opening/closing entry ball part 220 is opened by rotating a pair of blades 41a and 41b about a shaft part 41c on the lower end side so that their tips are separated from each other, thereby opening the opening/closing ball part 220 in the game area 30a. As shown in FIG. 4, a second state in which the game ball B flowing down the outside of the center frame 90 can enter (a state in which ball entry restriction is lifted, for example, an open state), and a pair of blades 41a and 41b move against the shaft portion 41c. The shaft center is capable of transitioning to a first state (ball entry restriction state) in which the tip sides thereof are rotated closer to each other than a second state (ball entry restriction release state, for example, open state), and a pair of The wings 41a, 41b are located within the width of the center frame 90 and the winning device 40 in the open state.

The opening/closing ball entry section 220 is configured to open and close the center frame regardless of the first state (ball entry restriction state: see FIG. 4) or second state (ball entry restriction released state, e.g. open state: see FIG. 5) of the blades 41a, 41b. Although the game ball B from the discharge section 94 of 90 can enter the winning device 40, in the first state (ball entry restricted state) of the blades 41a and 41b shown in FIG. It is difficult for the game ball B to flow down the outside of the center frame 90 in the gaming area 30a, and in the second state of the blades 41a, 41b shown in FIG. It is also possible to win a prize into the prize winning device 40.

Further, the pair of blades 41a, 41b is opened a predetermined time (for example, once for 2 seconds in this embodiment) after a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) after the ball enters the first starting port 31 is detected. It looks like this. Further, the blades 41a and 41b are opened twice in a row (in this embodiment, they are opened once for 2 seconds, for example) after a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) after the ball enters the second starting port 33. ) is now available. Note that this open time may be changed to any time other than 2 seconds (for example, any time such as 1.8 seconds).

As shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, the introduction passage section 222 once guides the game ball B that enters from the opening 41e of the opening/closing ball entry section 220 toward the back at approximately the center of the opening/closing ball entry section 220. A pair of L-shaped passages 223 that guide the game ball B in the lateral direction are provided in a symmetrically arranged state, and a pair of hand-facing passages that are communicated with the downstream sides of both L-shaped passages 223 and guide the game ball B toward the front side. It is equipped with 224. Note that the pair of L-shaped passages 223 in this introduction passage section 222 are provided in the upper side member 215, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 12. Further, the right side forward passage 224 of the introduction passage section 222 is provided on the upper side of the right side member 212, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 12. The forward passage 224 on the left side of the introduction passage section 222 is provided on the upper side of the left side member 213, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12.

As shown in FIGS. 10, 12, 13, and 15(a), the first distribution member 230 is located on the downstream side of the left introduction passage 222 (that is, on the downstream side of the left front passage 224) and on the right side. A branch passage 233 is provided, which is composed of a first passage 231 and a second passage 232, which communicate with the downstream side of the introduction passage section 222 (that is, the downstream side of the right-hand front passage 224) in a bridging manner.

The first passage 231 of this branch passage 233 is located on the back side, and a discharge hole 231a for dropping the game balls B toward the second sorting member 240 is provided at a middle position of the first passage 231. We are prepared.

Further, the second passage 232 of the branch passage 233 is located on the front side, and is a swinging passage whose center side is lower than both ends when viewed from the front. A discharge inclined portion 232a for discharging the game balls B toward the second distribution member 240 is provided at an intermediate position of the passage.

Here, the configuration of the second distribution member 240 and its drive mechanism section 270 will be explained with reference to FIGS. 19 to 29 as well.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing the swinging motion of the second distribution member 240 in the left-right direction when the inside of the winning device 40 is viewed from above. FIGS. 20A to 20C are plan views showing the swinging movement of the second distribution member 240 from the maximum left-side distribution position to the center position. FIGS. 21(a) and 21(b) are plan views showing the swinging movement of the second distribution member 240 to the maximum right-side distribution position subsequent to FIG. 20(c). FIG. 22(a) is a plan view showing the second distribution member 240 and its drive mechanism 270 at the maximum left-hand swing position, and FIG. 22(b), on the contrary, is a diagram at the maximum right-hand swing position. . FIG. 23(a) is a vertical sectional view of the winning device 40 seen from the right side when the second distribution member 240 is in the horizontal position, and FIG. 23(b) is a vertical sectional view when the second distribution member 240 is in the upward position. FIG. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing the swinging motion of the second distribution member 240 in the vertical direction. 25(a) is a diagram when the second distribution member 240 is in an intermediate state between the three states shown in FIG. 19, and FIG. FIG. 7 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing that the sorting member 240 is in an upward posture. 26(a) and 26(b) are a side view and a plan view of the second distribution member 240 facing upward to the left, and FIGS. 26(c) and 26(d) are a side view and a plan view of the second distribution member 240 facing upward to the right. They are a side view and a top view. 27(a) to 27(d) are a front view, a longitudinal section along the line CC, a top view, a longitudinal section along the line DD, and FIGS. 27(e) to 27(f) of the second distribution member 240 in a horizontal posture. 27(h) and (i) are plan views of the second distributing member 240 in an upward position, a vertical section taken along the line E-E, and a right side view; FIGS. 27(h) and (i) are plan views of the second distributing member 240 in a horizontal position; This is a longitudinal section taken along line FF. FIG. 28 is an exploded perspective view of the back side member 214 seen from the front upper right. FIG. 29 is an exploded perspective view of the rear side member 214 seen from the rear upper left.

As shown in FIG. 7, the second distribution member 240 has its back side connected to a driven member 271 that is driven in the left-right direction and the up-down direction when viewed from the front by a drive mechanism section 270 provided on the back side member 214. ing. In this embodiment, the driven member 271 is reciprocated (swung) in a substantially M-shape (two-mounted shape) when viewed from the front, as shown by the two-dot chain arrow in FIG. The second distribution member 240 is reciprocated (swinged) as shown by the two-dot chain arrow in FIG. 6 with the driven member 271 on the back side as the drive axis. That is, as shown in FIG. 19, when the inside of the winning device 40 is viewed from above, the second distribution member 240 is swung in the left-right direction, and in the three states shown in FIG. ), and in the intermediate state between each of the three states in FIG. 19 shown by the dashed line in FIG. 25(a), the tip of the second distribution member 240 is in the horizontal state as shown in FIG. The side is facing upward.

Specifically, the second distributing member 240 is in a central horizontal state (FIG. 20(c) and FIG. 23(a) state) in which the second distributing member 240 is in a substantially horizontal position at the center when viewed from the front, with the tip side facing the front side. , a right horizontal state in which the tip side is swung to the right to the maximum and a substantially horizontal posture (the state shown in FIG. 21(b) and FIG. 23(a)), and a left horizontal state in which the tip side is swung maximum to the left and in a substantially horizontal posture (the state shown in FIG. 21(b) and FIG. 23(a)). 20(a) and FIG. 23(a)), and an upward-rightward state where the tip side is maximum upward at an intermediate position between the center horizontal state and the right horizontal state (FIG. 21(a) and FIG. 23(a)). (b) state) and an upward-left state (state in FIG. 20(b) and FIG. 23(b)) in which the tip side is maximum upward at an intermediate position between the central horizontal state and the left horizontal state. be.

Then, the second distribution member 240 is in the central horizontal state (the state shown in FIG. 20(c) and FIG. 23(a))→the upward-rightward state (the state shown in FIG. 21(a) and FIG. 23(b))→ Right horizontal state (FIG. 21(b) and FIG. 23(a) state) → right upward state → center horizontal state → left upward state (FIG. 20(b) and FIG. 23(b) state) → left horizontal state A reciprocating drive is repeated in which the state (FIG. 20(a) and FIG. 23(a))→upper left state→center horizontal state is one cycle. In this embodiment, the swing is made to the right at first (such as when the power is turned on to the Pachinko machine 10), and then to the left. It may also be a reciprocating drive in which it is swung to the right and then to the right.

In this embodiment, the second sorting member 240 always performs the sorting operation (the reciprocating drive described above), but the sorting operation stops when there is a jackpot, and when the second sorting member 240 is in a normal gaming state (other than the jackpot) It may be configured such that the distribution operation is performed in the game state (game state), or the distribution operation may be started at the start of the normal game state after the jackpot state. Further, the second distribution member 240 may be configured to reciprocate from the central horizontal state at least at the start of each round. Further, the second sorting member 240 may be configured to carry out a sorting operation for a predetermined period of time (for example, 3 seconds, etc.) at the time of starting winning (entering the game ball B into the first starting port 31 or the second starting port 33). good.

As shown in FIG. 13 and FIGS. 15(b) and 15(c), the second sorting member 240 is a target to which game balls B discharged from the discharge hole 231a of the first passage 231 of the first sorting member 230 can be supplied. The game balls B discharged from the supply section 241, the first to fourth distribution passages 242 to 245 that distribute the balls in four directions from the supplied section 241, and the discharge slope 232a of the second passage 232 of the first distribution member 230. It is provided with a receiving tray part 247 for receiving the receiving tray part 247, and a fifth distribution passage 246 which is communicated with a through hole 247a provided in the receiving tray part 247 and outputs the game balls B passing through the through hole 247a in the forward direction.

As shown in FIGS. 27(a) and 27(b), the fifth distribution passage 246 of the second distribution member 240 has a climbing portion on the back side, so that the fifth distribution passage 246 of the second distribution member 240 passes through the through hole 247a of the saucer portion 247. It is possible to output the game ball B only in the forward direction, and in the central horizontal state (the state shown in FIG. 20(c) and FIG. 23(a)), the path is downwardly inclined. In addition, as shown in FIG. 27(g), when the second distribution member 240 is in the upward state, the downward slope of the fifth distribution passage 246 changes to the upward slope, so in this state, the game ball B is It is often stopped in the branch passage 246 and not discharged or not discharged.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 27(c) and 27(d), the supplied portion 241 of the second distribution member 240 has a mountain-shaped bottom surface in order to distribute the supplied game balls B left and right. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 27(d), in the central horizontal state (the state of FIG. 20(c) and FIG. 23(a)), for example, the game ball B distributed to the left side is moved from the first distribution path 242. Also, the game balls B distributed to the right side are outputted forward from the third distribution passage 244 which is lower than the fourth distribution passage 245. It has become so. On the other hand, when the game ball B is in the upward position as shown in FIG. The game balls B which are output to the left from the first distribution passage 242 and distributed to the right side are similarly placed in the fourth distribution passage 245 lower than the third distribution passage 244, It is output from the passage 245 to the right. Note that the second distribution passage 243 and the third distribution passage 244 are in the central horizontal state (the state of FIG. 20(c) and FIG. 23(a)), as shown in FIGS. 27(h) and (i). It is a downward sloping passage.

As described above, the second distribution member 240 is a first distribution member that distributes and outputs game balls B in the width direction of the rolling area 251 of the stage 250, as shown in FIGS. 20(b) and 21(a). A passage 242 and a fourth distribution passage 245 are provided.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 19, since the tip side of the second distribution member 240 extends to the downstream end of the rolling area 251, the fifth distribution passage 246 can be used for games as shown in FIG. 20(c). The ball B is outputted forward toward the specific winning section 260 without going through the stage 250, and the second distribution path 243 outputs the game ball B through the stage 250 as shown in FIG. 21(b). As shown in FIG. It is designed to output in the forward direction.

Further, the second distribution member 240 is, for example, an opaque member colored in a single color or a plurality of colors, and is a resin molded product. Note that it may be made of a transparent resin molded product and the outer surface may be colored by painting, or it may be made of wood, metal, or other materials other than resin molded products.

In addition, the back side member 214 moves the second distribution member 240 between the second distribution member 240 and the rolling area 251 on the rolling area 251 of the stage 250, as shown in FIGS. 23 and 28. A support mechanism 300 is provided that supports the game ball B at an interval through which it can pass. The support mechanism 300 is inserted into a vertically penetrating spline hole 272a (see FIG. 26) provided in the first arm portion 272 that protrudes from the back side of the driven member 271 to which the second distribution member 240 is connected. It includes a spline shaft 303 and a bearing portion 305 that rotatably supports the spline shaft 303 in a direction around the shaft. The spline shaft 303 includes a support part (not shown) that supports the first arm part 272 so that it does not fall when it is inserted into the spline hole 272a of the first arm part 272 of the driven member 271. .

Further, when the drive mechanism section 270 swings the distal end side in the internal space of the main body member 210 in the horizontal direction with the proximal end side of the second distribution member 240 as an axis, the drive mechanism section 270 vertically moves the distal end side in the internal space of the main body member 210. By reciprocating twice in the direction, the tip side is swung in a substantially double-crested shape when viewed from the front, as shown by the two-dot chain arrow in FIG.

As shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, the drive mechanism section 270 includes a lateral swing mechanism 273 that swings the distal end side of the second distributing member 240 laterally in the internal space of the main body member 210, and a second distributing member. A vertical swing mechanism 274 that swings the proximal end side of 240 in the vertical direction is provided.

As shown in FIGS. 26(a) and 29, the first arm portion 272 of the driving member 271 has a shape that protrudes outward from the lower part of the back surface thereof, and allows the driven member 271 to swing in the vertical direction. It is used to convey movement. Further, the spline shaft 303 inserted into the spline hole 272a (see FIG. 26) of the first arm portion 272 of the driven member 271 is attached to the upper part on the back side of the driven member 271, as shown in FIGS. 26(a) and 29. , a second arm portion 304 for transmitting the swinging movement of the drive member 271 in the left and right direction.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 29, the drive mechanism section 270 includes a motor 275, a first gear 276 that is connected to the rotation shaft of the motor 275 and rotates about the rotation shaft, and the first gear 276. A second gear 277 meshes with a small external gear part 276a (see FIG. 28) provided on the front side of the first gear 276 and has a small pitch circle, and a large external gear part 276 that has a larger pitch circle than the small external gear part 276a of the first gear 276. It has a third gear 278 that meshes with the gear part 276b, a vertically elongated hole 281a into which the protrusion 277a provided at an eccentric position on the front side of the second gear 277 is inserted, and an insertion into which the distal end side of the second arm part 304 is inserted. A horizontal swing transmission member 281 having a hole 281b and a horizontally elongated transmission hole 283a into which a protrusion 278a provided at an eccentric position on the front side of the third gear 278 is inserted, and the tip side of the first arm portion 272 is loosely fitted. The vertical swing transmission member 283 has a horizontally elongated hole 283b that is elongated in the horizontal direction. Note that the small external gear portion 276a (see FIG. 28) and the large external gear portion 276b of the first gear 276 are coaxial with the rotation axis of the first gear 276. Further, as shown in FIG. 23, the protrusion 278a is provided at a position offset from the rotation center of the third gear 278 by a distance d (for example, about 1.5 mm). When the second distributing member 240 is in the upward position (see FIG. 23(b)), the tip side of the second distributing member 240 is approximately 6 mm larger than when the second distributing member 240 is in the horizontal position (see FIG. 23(a)). It is in a lifted state.

The rotation of the rotation shaft of the motor 275 causes the first gear 276 to rotate, thereby rotating the second gear 277. For example, as shown in FIG. 22(a), the protrusion 277a of the second gear 277 is When the projection 277a is positioned on the rightmost side as viewed, the left-right swing transmission member 281 is positioned on the rightmost side, the tip side of the second arm portion 304 is similarly positioned on the rightmost side, and the second distribution member 240 is positioned on the rightmost side. The tip side of the will be swung to the left. Subsequently, when the second gear 277 rotates half a turn, the protrusion 277a of the second gear 277 is positioned at the leftmost side in front view, as shown in FIG. 22(b), and the protrusion 277a The left-right swing transmission member 281 is located on the leftmost side, the distal end side of the second arm portion 304 is similarly located on the leftmost side, and the distal end side of the second distribution member 240 is swung to the right side.

When the first gear 276 is rotated by the rotation of the rotation shaft of the motor 275, the third gear 278 is also rotated. For example, as shown in FIG. 23(a), the protrusion 278a of the third gear 278 is When the vertical swing transmission member 283 is positioned at the uppermost side in view, the projection 278a positions the vertical swing transmission member 283 at the uppermost side, the tip side of the first arm portion 272 is also positioned at the uppermost side, and the second distribution member 240 is in a horizontal position. Subsequently, when the third gear 278 rotates half a turn, the protrusion 278a of the third gear 278 is located at the lowest side in side view, as shown in FIG. 23(b), and the protrusion 278a Accordingly, the vertical swing transmission member 283 is located at the lowermost side, the distal end side of the first arm portion 272 is also located at the lowermost side, and the distal end side of the second distribution member 240 is in an upward posture.

The first gear 276 is rotated by the rotation of the rotation shaft of the motor 275, which causes the second gear 277 and the third gear 278 to rotate. ) When the second gear 277, which meshes with During one reciprocation in which the distal end side of the distributing member 240 swings from the leftmost side to the rightmost side and returns to the leftmost side again, the third gear 278 rotates four times, and the distal end side of the second distributing member 240 Swinging in the vertical direction will be performed four times. In other words, the second distribution member 240 is reciprocated (swung) in a substantially M-shape (two-mounted shape) when viewed from the front.

Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, this prize-winning device 40 is capable of handling game balls B that are entered from the opening/closing ball entry section 220 through a route different from the first sorting member 230 and the second sorting member 240. A separate passage 265 (special route) that guides the player towards the specific winning section 260 (V zone) or the normal winning section 262 faster than the first distributing member 230 and the second distributing member 240, and when a predetermined separate guiding condition is satisfied (e.g. , in the case of a V-continuation type pachinko machine, the period of the final round in the jackpot state, in the case of an automatic round transition type pachinko machine, the period of all rounds in the jackpot state, etc.), game balls B from the opening/closing ball section 220 are routed to a separate passage 265. and a guide switching unit 267 that switches the guide to the first distribution member 230 in other cases.

Note that since the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment is, for example, a pachinko machine of an automatic round transition type, the period of all rounds in the jackpot state is adopted as the fulfillment of the separate guidance condition. Further, in the case of a V-continuation type pachinko machine, the period of the final round in a jackpot state in the V-continuation type pachinko machine may be adopted as the fulfillment of the separate guidance condition.

The separate passage 265 and the guide switching section 267 are provided on the right side member 212 and the left side member 213, respectively, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 12.

As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the separate passage 265 guides the game ball B entered from the opening/closing ball entry section 220 to the stage 250 faster than the first distribution member 230 and the second distribution member 240. be. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the introduction passage section 222 has a bottom surface at a predetermined location (in this embodiment, a location near the first distribution member 230 in the front passage 224). It has an opening/closing part 224a that can be opened and closed. As shown in FIG. 11, the opening/closing part 224a has an opening large enough to allow the game ball B to fall into it when it is in the open state, and allows the game ball B to pass through when it is in the closed state. In other words, as shown in FIG. 11, the separate passage 265 is a hanging passage whose input side communicates with the opening of the opening/closing part 224a, and whose output side is opened above the stage 250, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12. It is said that

For example, the configuration of the guide switching section 267 in the right side member 212 will be explained. As shown in FIG. 10, the guide switching section 267 in the right side member 212 is a plate slidably provided at the upper side of the right side member 212 and near the first distribution member 230 in the forward passage 224. A substantially dogleg-shaped transmission member 225 with a shaped opening/closing part 224a and a protruding part 224b of the opening/closing part 224a inserted into the mounting hole 225a on the distal end side, and whose proximal end side is pivotally supported inside the right side member 212. Then, a connecting member 226 having a mounting hole 226a into which an operating protrusion 225b formed near the proximal end of the transmission member 225 is inserted, and a movable piece 227a to which this connecting member 226 is attached are set to the reference position and this position. The special route solenoid 227 is provided with a special route solenoid 227 that can be moved to a protruding position that protrudes from the reference position.

In other words, when the movable piece 227a of the special route solenoid 227 is located at the protruding position, the connecting member 226 attached to the movable piece 227a also protrudes, and the protrusion of the connecting member 226 causes the transmission member 225 to In the first posture P1, the position of the attachment hole 225a on the distal end side of the transmission member 225 in the first posture P1 is located at the forward position, and the protrusion of the opening/closing portion 224a inserted into the attachment hole 225a at this forward position. Since the portion 224b is also located at the front side position, the opening/closing portion 224a closes the upper opening of the separate passage 265.

On the contrary, when the movable piece 227a of the special route solenoid 227 is located at the reference position, the connecting member 226 attached to the movable piece 227a also does not protrude, and this non-protruding connecting member 226, the transmission member 225 assumes the second posture P2, and the position of the mounting hole 225a on the distal end side of the transmission member 225 in the second posture P2 is located at a retracted position that is retracted from the forward position, and the installation in this retracted position is performed. Since the protrusion 224b of the opening/closing part 224a inserted into the hole 225a is also located at the retracted position, the opening/closing part 224a does not close the upper opening of the separate passage 265 (that is, it is in an open state).

Note that the configuration of the guide switching section 267 in the left side member 213 is also the same as described above, and therefore the description thereof will be omitted.

The second distribution member 240 continues its operation (substantially M-shaped drive described above) even when a predetermined separate guide condition is satisfied (duration of all rounds in the jackpot state).

In addition, when the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment is a V-continuation type pachinko machine, the period of the final round in the jackpot state in the V-continuation type pachinko machine is adopted as another guidance condition, and this final The substantially M-shaped drive of the second distribution member 240 may be continued during the round period as well.

As shown in FIG. 7, FIG. 9, and FIG. (V zone) and the normal winning section 262 are arranged side by side in this order.

The stage 250 is provided on the bottom side member 216, as shown in FIG. As shown in FIGS. 7 and 16, this stage 250 includes a rolling area 251 in which game balls B from the second distribution member 240 and game balls B from the separate passage 265 can roll. And, on one side of this rolling area 251, as shown in FIG. 16, a specific winning part 260 (V zone) and a normal winning part 262 are provided.

Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, this stage 250 is arranged in a direction on one side of the rolling area 251 (direction from the center of the rolling area 251 straight toward the specific winning part 260: downstream direction). A ripple generating mechanism section that generates in the rolling area 251 a crest 252 that is orthogonal to each other and continues in the width direction of the rolling area 251, and that moves the crest 252 back and forth along one side of the rolling area 251. It is equipped with 253. In other words, the ripple generation mechanism section 253 moves the peak portion 252 (see FIG. 18) generated on the other side of the rolling region 251 (opposite side to the specific winning section 260: upstream side) in the downstream direction of the rolling region 251. When the peak 252 reaches one side (specific winning part 260 side) of the rolling area 251 as shown in FIG. The process is repeated as one cycle of moving the ball toward the opposite side of the specific winning part 260 and positioning it on the other side of the rolling area 251 in FIG. 18. That is, by moving the peak portion 252 along one side of the rolling region 251, the rolling region 251 is made to ripple. Note that in this embodiment, the peak portion 252 is moved back and forth along one side of the rolling region 251, but it is also possible to move the peak portion 252 only in one direction or the other direction of the rolling region 251. You can also do this.

Here, the configuration of the ripple generation mechanism section 253 will be explained with reference to FIG. 30 as well. FIG. 30 is an exploded perspective view of the bottom side member 216 of the stage 250.

As shown in FIG. 30, the stage 250 has a plurality of round rods 256 extending in the width direction of the rolling region 251 at intervals smaller than the diameter of the game ball B in the depth direction of the rolling region 251. A parallel holding member 257 is provided which holds the plurality of round rod bodies 256 so as to be movable at least in the height direction. Specifically, the juxtaposed holding member 257 has a pair of bottomed holding grooves 257a that hold both end portions of the round bar body 256 movably in the height direction at intervals smaller than the diameter of the game ball B in the depth direction. They are installed side by side.

As shown in FIG. 30, the ripple generation mechanism section 253 includes a push-up roller member 254 that pushes up some of the round rods 256 from below in the longitudinal direction of the plurality of round rods 256 arranged in parallel. and a reciprocating mechanism 255 that reciprocates the push-up roller member 254 in the depth direction of the rolling region 251.

As shown in FIG. 30, the push-up roller member 254 includes a slide main body 254a and some of the plurality of round bars 256 provided on the front side of the slide main body 254a. A roller part 254b that pushes up the slide body part 254a from below in the longitudinal direction thereof, and an elongated hole 254c which is provided on the back side of the slide body part 254a and which is elongated in the same direction as the width direction of the rolling area 251.

As shown in FIG. 30, the reciprocating mechanism 255 includes a motor 255a arranged so that its rotation axis is directed in the vertical direction, a small gear 255b that is connected to the rotation axis of this motor 255a and rotates, and this small gear 255b. A large gear 255c meshes with the large gear 255c, and a protrusion 255d protrudes from the upper surface of the large gear 255c and is inserted into the elongated hole 254c of the slide main body 254a.

As shown in FIGS. 17(a) and 18(a), the small gear 255b is rotated by the rotation of the rotating shaft of the motor 255a, which causes the large gear 255c to rotate. As shown in FIG. 2, when the protrusion 255d of the large gear 255c is located at the leftmost front in side view, the push-up roller member 254 having the elongated hole 254c into which the protrusion 255d is inserted is located at the left-most position, that is, the push-up roller The peak portion 252 formed by the member 254 is positioned at the frontmost side of the rolling region 251. Next, when the large gear 255c rotates half a turn, the protrusion 255d of the large gear 255c is located at the rightmost side in a side view, as shown in FIG. The member 254 is located on the rightmost side, that is, the peak portion 252 formed by the push-up roller member 254 is located on the farthest side of the rolling region 251.

As shown in FIGS. 17(a) and 18(a), the rolling area 251 of the stage 250 is a horizontal area (or may be a substantially horizontal area) except for the area where the mountain portion 252 exists. .

Further, as shown in FIGS. 24 and 30, the stage 250 includes wall portions 258 at both ends of the rolling region 251 in the width direction for stopping the game ball B within the rolling region 251. For example, the game ball B rolling in the width direction of the rolling area 251 may hit the wall 258 at the end of the rolling area 251 in the width direction and be reflected, and travel in the opposite direction.

In this embodiment, the reciprocating movement of the peak portion 252 of the rolling region 251 by the ripple generation mechanism section 253 and the approximately two-peaked swinging of the second distribution member 240 by the drive mechanism section 270 are performed independently. , both are asynchronous. Further, one period of the reciprocating movement of the peak portion 252 is longer than one period of the substantially double-mounted swing of the second distribution member 240.

In this embodiment, the ripple generation mechanism section 253 initially moves the crest 252 of the rolling region 251 to the other side of the rolling region 251 (which is different from the specific winning section 260). The system performs a reciprocating movement in which it is moved from the position (opposite side: upstream side) to one side (specific winning section 260 side: downstream side), and then moved in the opposite direction. It is also possible to perform a reciprocating drive in which the pachinko machine 10 is moved from one side to the other side when the power is turned on, etc., and then moved in the opposite direction. In addition, in this embodiment, the ripple generation mechanism section 253 operates during a period excluding the period of the final round in the jackpot state in a V-continuation type pachinko machine and the period of all rounds in the jackpot state in a pachinko machine of the round automatic transition type. Although the mountain portion 252 of the rolling area 251 moves back and forth, it may be configured such that the back and forth movement stops when a jackpot is reached, and then moves back and forth in a normal gaming state (a gaming state other than the jackpot state). , the reciprocating movement may be started at the start of the normal gaming state after the jackpot state. Furthermore, the ripple generation mechanism section 253 may be configured to reciprocate at least at the start of each round. Further, the ripple generation mechanism section 253 may be configured to reciprocate for a predetermined period of time (for example, 3 seconds, etc.) at the time of starting winning (entering the game ball B into the first starting port 31 or the second starting port 33). good.

The winning device 40 includes a ball entry detection sensor 221 (see FIGS. 3 and 8) that detects the entry of the game ball B into the inside of the main body member 210 through the opening/closing ball entry part 220, and a ball entry detection sensor 221 (see FIGS. The ball exit detection sensor (V detection sensor 43 and detection sensor 44 described later: see FIGS. 3 and 8) that detects the output of the ball is provided.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, the ball entry detection sensor 221 is provided at a location near the opening/closing ball entry section 220 in the introduction passage section 222 (that is, on the entrance side of the L-shaped passage 223). An example is a proximity sensor.

Further, the V detection sensor 43 and the detection sensor 44 that constitute the ball exit detection sensor are for detecting the output of the game ball B from the main body member 210, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 17, and are, for example, a proximity sensor. Examples include. The specific winning part 260 (V zone) is communicated with a V detection passage 261 provided on the lower side of the bottom side member 216, and the V detection sensor 43 is provided downstream of this V detection passage 261. ing. The normal winning part 262 is communicated with a removal passage 263 provided on the lower side of the bottom side member 216, and the detection sensor 44 is provided at a location on the downstream side of the removal passage 263.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, when the game board 30 is viewed from the front, a narrow portion 201 having a width smaller than the width of the center frame 90 and the winning device 40 is provided on both sides between the center frame 90 and the winning device 40. The blades 41a and 41b are provided in the constricted portion 201.

As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming area 30a has a substantially vertically elongated oval shape when viewed from the front. The constricted portion 201 is located at the portion of the gaming area 30a that has the largest width when viewed from the front.

In addition, windmills 37 are also attached to the game board 30 at predetermined positions on the left and right sides of the game unit 200. Further, a plurality of nails (not shown) are also arranged on the game board 30 to guide or flip the game ball B and enhance the game performance.

Furthermore, the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment includes a main control device 70 that controls the entire pachinko machine 10, as shown in FIG.

The first starting port 31 shown in FIG. 2 is equipped with a first starting port passage sensor 32 that can detect that the game ball B has passed, as shown in FIG. When the first starting port passage sensor 32 detects passage of the game ball B, it outputs a detection signal to the main control device 70. When the main control device 70 receives the detection signal from the first starting port passage sensor 32, it performs an operation of simultaneously opening the blades 41a and 41b of the winning device 40 once (opening for 2 seconds). Further, the second starting port 33 shown in FIG. 2 is equipped with a second starting port passage sensor 34 that can detect that the game ball B has passed, as shown in FIG. When the second starting port passage sensor 34 detects passage of the game ball B, it outputs a detection signal to the main control device 70. When the main control device 70 receives the detection signal from the second starting port passage sensor 34, it performs an operation of simultaneously opening the blades 41a and 41b of the winning device 40 twice (opening them twice for 2 seconds).

The game ball B that has rolled on the rolling area 251 of the stage 250 wins either the special winning section 260 (V zone) or the normal winning section 262 located on one side of this rolling area 251.

In a normal gaming state, that is, in a state other than a gaming state advantageous to the player (jackpot state), when the game ball B enters (wins) the specific winning section 260 (V zone), a jackpot state will occur. , when a ball enters the normal prize winning section 262, a prize ball is given for that ball, and no jackpot condition occurs.

In other words, the game ball B that enters the winning device 40 enters either the specific winning section 260 or the normal winning section 262. The game ball B that won a prize in the specific winning section 260 (V zone) is detected as passing by the V detection sensor 43 (see FIG. 3). A detection signal from the V detection sensor 43 is output to the main control device 70. Further, the game ball B that has entered the normal winning section 262 is detected by the detection sensor 44. A detection signal from this detection sensor 44 is output to the main control device 70.

The display device 60 also displays the number of rounds of the special game, displays the count of winning game balls B in the winning device 40 in one round, and displays information and signals regarding various game states. It also has a display function. In this pachinko machine 10, when the game ball B passes through the V zone in the normal game state, it shifts to a game state advantageous to the player and a maximum of eight rounds of special games are played.

Here, the main control device 70 will be explained in more detail using FIG. 3. As shown in FIG. 3, the main control device 70 is configured as a microcomputer with a CPU 72 at its center. A RAM 76 for storing data, a timer 77 for measuring time, a clock circuit 78 for outputting a rectangular wave of a predetermined frequency, and an input/output processing circuit 80 are connected by a bus 79. Detection signals from the first starting port passage sensor 32 and the second starting port passing sensor 34, the detection signal from the V detection sensor 43, and the like are input to the main control device 70 via the input/output processing circuit 80. The main control device 70 also sends a drive signal to a blade drive device 49 that drives the pair of blades 41a and 41b to open and close, a control signal to a display control device 45 that controls the display of the display device 60, and an award signal. Control signals to the payout control device 46 that controls the payout of balls, control signals to the audio control device 47 to which the speaker 48 is connected, lighting signals to various lamps (not shown), etc. are outputted via the input/output processing circuit 80. has been done.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the second starting port 33 includes an opening/closing blade that transitions from the normal state in which the game ball B can enter into the ball entry easy state to which the game ball B enters more easily. ing. The game board 30 includes, for example, a through gate 35 above the windmill 37 through which the game ball B can pass. The through gate 35 includes a through gate passage sensor 35a that detects passage of the game ball B, and a detection signal from the passage sensor 35a is output to the main control device 70.

The main control device 70 performs a lottery to open the second starting port 33 based on the passage detection by the through gate passing sensor 35a, and if the lottery is won, the opening blade 33a of the second starting port 33 is held for a predetermined period of time (for example, 2 If the selection is unsuccessful, the second starting port 33 is not opened. The display regarding the lottery is displayed on a part of the display screen 61 of the display device 60 by the display control device 45 based on instructions from the main control device 70. For example, a fluctuating display is performed that alternately displays a symbol "○" indicating a win and a symbol "x" indicating a loss, and when the fluctuating display stops at the symbol "○", the The opening blade 33a of the second starting port 33 is opened.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control device 70 controls the ripple generation mechanism section 253 to generate a reciprocating movement of the peak portion 252 in the rolling area 251 of the stage 250 in the normal gaming state.

Further, in this embodiment, the main control device 70 controls the drive mechanism section 270 so as to drive the movable second sorting member 240 of the winning device 40 in the above-described substantially M-shape in the normal gaming state and the jackpot state. control.

In addition, the main control device 70 controls the guide switching unit 267 to guide the game ball B from the opening/closing ball entry unit 220 to the separate passage 265 when the separate guide condition is satisfied (all rounds in the jackpot state). to open the opening/closing portion 224a.

In addition, when the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment is a V-continuation type pachinko machine, the period of the final round in the jackpot state in the V-continuation type pachinko machine is adopted as another guidance condition, and this final During a round, the guide switching section 267 may be controlled to open the opening/closing section 224a so as to guide the game ball B from the opening/closing ball entering section 220 to the separate passage 265.

The main control device 70 also includes a holding control section 293 as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 18, when the separate guide condition is satisfied (all rounds in the jackpot state), the holding control unit 293 changes the peak portion 252 in the rolling area 251 by the ripple generating mechanism unit 253 to the rolling area. The opening on the output side of the separate passage 265 at 251 is controlled to be held at a position upstream of the projected portion. That is, during all rounds, as shown in FIG. 18, the peak portion 252 is held at a location in the rolling region 251 on the other side (opposite side to the specific winning portion 260: upstream side) of the hanging passage.

As shown in FIG. 3, the main control device 70 determines whether the number of balls detected by the ball entry detection sensor 221 and the number of balls detected by the ball exit detection sensors (V detection sensor 43 and detection sensor 44) match. While the input/output ball number determining unit 290 determines whether or not there is a game ball B entering the first starting port 31 or the second starting port 33, the input/output ball number determining unit 290 determines that there is a mismatch. It also includes an opening prohibition control section 292 that prevents the opening/closing entry ball section 220 from being opened even if it is a ball.

Specifically, for example, if the input/output ball number determining unit 290 determines that they do not match at the end of the jackpot state, the opening prohibition control unit 292 controls the first starting port 31 until the number of input and output balls determines that they do not match. Alternatively, even if the game ball B enters the second starting port 33, the opening/closing ball entry section 220 is not opened.

In addition, the above-mentioned opening/closing ball entry section 220 corresponds to the opening/closing entrance section in the present invention, the above-mentioned second distribution member 240 corresponds to the distribution means in the present invention, and the above-mentioned specific winning section 260 (V zone) corresponds to the present invention. The normal winning part 262 described above corresponds to the non-specific ball entering means in the present invention, the stage 250 described above corresponds to the stage part in the present invention, and the ripple generating mechanism part 253 described above corresponds to the stage part in the present invention. The second distribution passage 243, the third distribution passage 244, and the fifth distribution passage 246, which correspond to the ripple generation means in the present invention, correspond to the first output section and the forward output section in the present invention, and are The first distribution passage 242 corresponds to the second output section, left lateral direction output section in the present invention, and the above-mentioned fourth distribution passage 245 corresponds to the second output section, right lateral direction output section in the present invention. The above-mentioned support mechanism 300 corresponds to the support means in the present invention, the above-mentioned drive mechanism section 270 corresponds to the bipedal rocking means in the present invention, and the above-mentioned lateral rocking mechanism 273 corresponds to the lateral rocking means in the present invention. The above-mentioned vertical swing mechanism 274 corresponds to a swinging means, the above-mentioned vertical swing mechanism 274 corresponds to the vertical swing means in the present invention, the above-mentioned round bar body 256 corresponds to a round bar-shaped member in the present invention, and the above-mentioned parallel holding The member 257 corresponds to the parallel holding means in the present invention, the above-mentioned push-up roller member 254 corresponds to the push-up member in the present invention, the above-mentioned reciprocating mechanism 255 corresponds to the member moving means in the present invention, and the above-mentioned indication The device 60 corresponds to the display means in the present invention, and the center frame 90 described above corresponds to the decorative member in the present invention.

Next, the flow of game balls B entering the game unit 200 will be explained below.

As shown in FIG. 4, the entry route of the game ball B into the game unit 200 is a first entry route in which the game ball B enters the ball entrance 91 of the center frame 90 and enters the winning device 40. As shown in FIG. 5, the game ball B does not enter the ball entry port 91 of the center frame 90, but the opening/closing ball entry section 220 is in the second state (ball entry restriction released state, for example, open state). There is a second ball entry route in which the ball enters the winning device 40 via.

First, the first ball entry route will be explained. As shown in FIG. 4, the game ball B that has entered either the left or right ball entry opening 91 of the center frame 90 is guided toward the swing stage 93 through the guide passage section 92. The game ball B guided to this swinging stage 93 swings in the left-right direction on the first swinging surface 93a, and flows down to the second swinging surface 93b located lower than the first swinging surface 93a. The moving surface 93b also swings in the left-right direction, and the ball is discharged from the discharge section 94 of the second swing surface 93b to the opening/closing entry section 220 of the winning device 40.

As shown in FIG. 4, the game balls B discharged from the discharge section 94 of the center frame 90 are placed in the first state (ball entry restricted state) or the second state (ball entry restricted state), as shown in FIG. The ball enters the opening/closing ball entry section 220 regardless of whether the ball is in the released state (for example, the open state).

Here, the second ball entry route will be explained. As shown in FIG. 5, the game ball B flowing down the game area 30a that did not enter the ball entrance 91 of the center frame 90 is in the second state of the winning device 40 (ball entry restriction released state, for example, open state) The ball may enter the opening/closing ball entry section 220 of the ball.

The flow of the game balls B after the opening/closing ball entry section 220 of the winning device 40 is the same for both the first ball entry route and the second ball entry route, and therefore will be commonly described below.

The game ball B that has entered the opening/closing ball entry section 220 is detected by the ball entry detection sensor 221 as shown in FIG. 1 distribution member 230 is guided to the branch passage 233. That is, as shown in FIG. 13, it is guided to either the first passage 231 or the second passage 232 of the first distribution member 230.

As shown in FIG. 13, the game ball B guided to the first passage 231 of the branch passage 233 is driven into the second passageway 231, which is driven in a substantially M-shape when viewed from the front, by the discharge hole 231a at the intermediate position of the first passage 231. It is dropped toward the sorting member 240. When the positional relationship is as shown in FIG. 13, the game ball B dropped from the discharge hole 231a is supplied to the supplied portion 241 shown in FIG. 15(b), and is distributed from this supplied portion 241 in four directions, that is, , and is supplied to the stage 250 through any one of the first to fourth distribution passages 242 to 245.

Note that, depending on the state of the movable second sorting member 240, the game balls B dropped from the discharge hole 231a are not supplied to the supplied part 241, and collide with the surrounding part of this supplied part 241, and are sent to the stage 250. It may also be supplied to people.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 13, the game ball B guided to the second passage 232 of the branch passage 233 swings in the direction of the passage, since this second passage 232 is a swing passage. The game balls B are discharged toward the receiving tray portion 247 of the second distribution member 240 by the discharge slope portion 232a located in the middle of the second passage 232. Note that, as shown in FIG. 15(c), the game balls B discharged from the discharge slope portion 232a are disposed of by the second distribution member 240 because the receiving tray portion 247 has a shape that allows the movable range of the second distribution member 240. 240 is supplied to this tray portion 247 no matter what state it is in. The game balls B supplied to the tray portion 247 of the second distribution member 240 are output forward through the discharge hole 231a shown in FIG. 15(b) through the fifth distribution path 246 shown in FIG. The winnings are then supplied to the specific winning section 260 (V zone) and the normal winning section 262 without passing through the stage 250.

Below, the output of game balls B from the fifth distribution path 246 will be explained for each state of the second distribution member 240.

First, as shown in FIG. 20(c), when the second distribution member 240 is in the central horizontal state, the game balls B output forward through the fifth distribution path 246 do not pass through the stage 250. The player directly wins a prize in the specific winning section 260 (V zone).

Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 20(b) and 21(a), when the second sorting member 240 is in the upward left-facing state and the upward-rightward state, the game ball B is stopped at the back of the fifth distributing passage 246. Immediately after that, if the center horizontal state shown in FIG. ) may win directly.

In addition, the second distribution member 240 is in a state other than the center horizontal state (see FIG. 20(c)), that is, a left horizontal state (see FIG. 20(a)), an upward left facing state (see FIG. 20(b)), In the upward right-facing state (see FIG. 21(a)) and the right-horizontal state (see FIG. 21(b)), the output direction of the fifth distribution path 246 is not directed toward the specific winning section 260 (V zone). The game ball B from this fifth distribution path 246 enters the normal winning section 262 without passing through the stage 250.

Next, the output of the game balls B from the second distribution passage 243 or the third distribution passage 244 will be explained for each state of the second distribution member 240.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 20(a), when the second distribution member 240 is in the left horizontal state, the game ball B output forward through the third distribution path 244 is placed on the stage 250. However, the game ball B outputted forward through the second distribution path 243 will win in the normal winning section 262.

Further, as shown in FIG. 21(b), when the second distribution member 240 is in the right horizontal state, the game ball B outputted forward through the second distribution path 243 does not pass through the stage 250. , the game ball B that is outputted forward through the third distribution path 244 will win the normal prize winning section 262.

Note that when the second sorting member 240 is in the central horizontal state (see FIG. 20(c)), the game ball B that has passed through the second sorting passage 243 or the third sorting passage 244 is transferred to the second sorting passage 243. Since the output direction of the third distribution path 244 is not directed toward the specific winning section 260 (V zone), the player wins in the normal winning section 262 without going through the stage 250. Furthermore, when the second distribution member 240 is in the upward left-facing state (see FIG. 20(b)) and the upward-rightward state (see FIG. 21(a)), the game supplied to the supplied portion 241 is The ball B is output to the stage 250 from the first distribution path 242 or the fourth distribution path 245 instead of the second distribution path 243 or the third distribution path 244.

Next, the output of game balls B from the first distribution passage 242 or the fourth distribution passage 245 will be explained for each state of the second distribution member 240.

When the second sorting member 240 is in the upward left-facing state (see FIG. 20(b)) and the upward-rightward state (see FIG. 21(a)), due to its upward attitude, the game balls B supplied to the supplied portion 241 are is output from the first distribution path 242 or the fourth distribution path 245 to the stage 250 in the width direction (horizontal direction).

Since the rolling area 251 of the stage 250 is horizontal, the game balls B output from the first distribution passage 242 or the fourth distribution passage 245 in the width direction of the stage 250 are reciprocated by the ripple generation mechanism section 253. It moves in the width direction (horizontal direction) of the rolling region 251 until it is affected by the moving peak 252, and it may also hit the wall 258 and be reflected in the opposite direction and move.

Further, since the second distribution member 240 is supported by the support mechanism 300 with a space between the bottom side and the rolling area 251 that allows the game ball B to pass, as shown in FIG. The game ball B can also roll in the area below the second distribution member 240 in the rolling area 251.

Then, the game ball B rolling in the width direction of the rolling area 251 moves, for example, from the other side of the rolling area 251 (the side opposite to the specific winning part 260) to the one side (the specific winning part 260 side). Under the influence of the portion 252, as shown in FIG. 16, a diagonal resultant force is generated on the game ball B, causing the game ball B to roll in the rolling area 251 in the diagonal direction (in the direction of the dashed dotted line arrow in FIG. 16). Therefore, if the game ball B is influenced by the mountain portion 252 at the time it is output in the width direction of the rolling area 251, it will roll diagonally from that point on, and the game ball B will roll. If it is influenced by the mountain portion 252 after it has been output in the width direction of the region 251 and has proceeded in that direction for a while, it will roll diagonally from that point on. In addition, when the rolling area 251 is influenced by the mountain portion 252 that returns from one side (the specific winning part 260 side) to the other side (the opposite side to the specific winning part 260), as shown in FIG. In addition, after the game ball B is returned to the back side, the game ball B may roll in the rolling area 251 in a diagonal direction (in the direction of the two-dot chain arrow in FIG. 16). Although FIG. 16 shows only the downward diagonal direction to the right, it goes without saying that it may roll in the downward diagonal direction to the left.

Then, the game ball B that has flown down the rolling area 251 of the stage 250 under the influence of the mountain portion 252 wins either the specific winning section 260 (V zone) or the normal winning section 262.

In the normal gaming state (state other than the jackpot state), if the game ball B enters (wins) the specific winning section 260 (V zone), a jackpot state (a "feather object jackpot" state to be described later) will occur. , when a ball enters the normal prize winning section 262, a prize ball is given for that ball, and no jackpot condition occurs.

Next, the jackpot state will be explained. Note that the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment is an automatic round transition type pachinko machine, as described above. In other words, when the winning device 40 is in the jackpot state (that is, the state in which the blades 41a and 41b of the winning device 40 are opened and closed for a predetermined round), the ball entering detection sensor detects the number of winning (balls) of game balls B to the winning device 40. 221 (see FIG. 3), and when the number of winning game balls B in the jackpot state reaches a predetermined number (10 in this case), the round ends. Furthermore, when the blades 41a and 41b of the winning device 40 have been opened and closed a predetermined number of times (18 times), the round is also ended. In other words, in one round in the jackpot state, either the number of openings of the feathers 41a and 41b of the winning device 40 (18 times) or the number of winnings of the game balls B (10 balls) reaches a predetermined number. The round is now over.

In other words, the main control device 70 drives the blade drive device 49 to open and close the blades 41a and 41b 18 times, but during that time, a predetermined number (10 in this case) of game balls B have won in the winning device 40. Sometimes, even if the opening/closing operation is less than 18 times, a command is output to the blade drive device 49 to close the blades 41a and 41b to end the round, and this is continued until a predetermined maximum round. For example, in a "feather mono jackpot", that is, a jackpot state that occurs when a ball enters (wins) the specific winning section 260 (V zone) of the winning device 40, the ball enters (wins) the specific winning section 260 (V zone) of the winning device 40. ), the maximum rounds (eg, 2, 7, 15 rounds) are determined. That is, the main control device 70 is equipped with a random number for determining the maximum round, and based on the random number for determining the maximum round at the time of detecting a ball entering the specific winning section 260 (V zone) (winning), the main control device 70 performs two rounds (occurrence probability 33%). ), 7 rounds (probability of occurrence 34%), or 15 rounds (probability of occurrence 33%) is determined. Furthermore, after the special game state has been played up to the limit number of times, the game basically returns to the normal game state, but may become a time-saving state. The "time saving state" here means that the opening time of the blades 41a, 41b is extended to a predetermined time until the number of openings of the blades 41a, 41b reaches a predetermined number (for example, 20 times) after the end of the jackpot state. For example, the condition.

In addition to the above-mentioned "feather jackpot", this pachinko machine 10 also has a "direct jackpot", which is generated by a lottery conducted based on balls entering the first starting port 31 and the second starting port 33 (prizes). It also has a jackpot status. Specifically, the main control device 70 is equipped with random numbers for the jackpot lottery, and based on the random numbers for the jackpot lottery when the ball enters the first starting port 31 and the second starting port 33 (winning) is detected, the main control device 70 determines the jackpot lottery. It is now decided whether it is a mistake or not. Note that the probability of a "direct jackpot" is, for example, about 1/112. In addition, there are two types of such jackpot states: 7 rounds (60% probability of occurrence) and 14 rounds (40% probability of occurrence). For example, based on the value of the random number for jackpot lottery, 7 rounds (60% probability of occurrence) One of 14 rounds (40% probability of occurrence) is to be determined.

In addition, in the above-mentioned jackpot state, the main control device 70 assumes that another guidance condition is satisfied (during all rounds of the jackpot state), and as shown in FIG. The guide switching unit 267 is controlled to open the opening/closing unit 224a so as to guide the game ball B from the game ball 220 to the separate passage 265, and the holding control unit 293 controls, as shown in FIG. The crest 252 in the rolling region 251 by the ripple generating mechanism section 253 is controlled to be held at a position upstream of the portion of the rolling region 251 on which the output side opening of the separate passage 265 is projected.

Further, the flow of the game balls B after the opening/closing ball entry section 220 of the winning device 40 in the jackpot state will be described below.

In the jackpot state described above, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 18, the game ball B entered from the opening/closing ball entry section 220 passes through the separate passage 265 without passing through the first distribution member 230 and the second distribution member 240. (special route) (the route indicated by the broken line arrow in FIG. 18), so it is supplied to the stage 250 faster than the first distribution member 230 and the second distribution member 240. . Furthermore, in this jackpot state, as shown in FIG. 18(b), the peak portion 252 of the stage 250 is held on the other side of the rolling area 251 (opposite side to the specific winning part 260: upstream side). Therefore, the game balls B supplied to the stage 250 through the separate passage 265 (special route) are not pushed back to the other side of the rolling area 251 by the reciprocating mountain part 252, and the rolling area Game ball B is rolled to one side of 251 (specific winning section 260 side).

In addition, if the random number for jackpot lottery is a win, the main control device 70 controls the display control device 45 to display a variable display of the identification information on the display screen 61 of the display device 60, and displays a display indicating the jackpot. A variable display effect is also performed in which the display stops when the identification information of the mode is displayed. Incidentally, when this random number for the jackpot lottery is a loss and the loss fluctuation display condition is satisfied, a fluctuation display effect is performed in which the identification information is displayed in a changing manner and the identification information is stopped in the display mode indicating the loss. In addition, if the probability of the winning fluctuation display condition being met is set to a low probability, the number of executions of the winning fluctuation display will be low, and other fluctuation displays are jackpot fluctuation displays, so the fluctuating display of identification information will give the impression that it is a jackpot. can be given to the player.

As described above, according to the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the winning device 40 includes a main body member 210 having an internal space for allowing the player to visually confirm the behavior of the entered game ball B, and a predetermined portion of the main body member 210. an opening/closing ball entering section 220 provided at a location, a second sorting member 240 provided in the internal space of the main body member 210 and distributing and outputting game balls B from the opening/closing ball entering section 220, and an internal space of the main body member 210. a stage 250 provided on one side of the stage 250 in the internal space of the main body member 210; A special winning part 260 (V zone) in which the game ball B that has rolled can enter the game ball B, and which triggers the generation of a gaming state advantageous to the player by the game ball B entering the ball, and a main body member. A normal winning part 262 is provided on one side of the internal space of 210 and is a ball entering part other than the specific winning part 260 (V zone), into which the game ball B rolling on the stage 250 can enter. , the stage 250 generates in the rolling region 251 a mountain portion 252 that is continuous in the width direction of the rolling region 251 that is perpendicular to one side direction of the rolling region 251, and also causes the mountain portion 252 to roll. The second distribution member 240 includes a ripple generating mechanism section 253 that moves along one side direction of the region 251, and the second distribution member 240 distributes the game balls B from the opening/closing entry ball section 220 at least in the width direction of the rolling region 251 of the stage 250. Sort and output.

Therefore, the timing at which game balls B are distributed and outputted from the second distribution member 240 in the width direction of the rolling area 251 of the stage 250, and the movement of the ripples (crests 252) in the rolling area 251 by the ripple generating mechanism section 253 are determined. The rolling direction of the game ball B in the rolling area 251 is determined by the timing. In other words, the game ball B rolling in the width direction of the rolling area 251 is influenced by the mountain part 252 moving in the depth direction of the rolling area 251, and a resultant force in the diagonal direction is generated on the game ball B. Since the game ball B begins to roll diagonally in the rolling area 251, if the game ball B is influenced by the mountain portion 252 at the time it is output in the width direction of the rolling area 251, it will start rolling diagonally from that point on. It will roll, and if the game ball B is output in the width direction of the rolling area 251 and moves in that direction for a while, if it is affected by the mountain portion 252, it will roll diagonally from that point on. Therefore, the rolling direction of the game ball B can be varied. That is, although the position where the game ball B is output from the second distribution member 240 in the width direction of the rolling area 251 (the position where it is dropped) is the same every time, the moving mountain part 252 of the rolling area 251 prevents the game ball B from being played in the rolling area 251. The downward direction of the ball B can be made unexpected, the rolling area 251 can be rolled over a wide range, and whether or not it enters the specific winning part 260 (V zone) can be changed.

In addition, some of the game balls B in the second distribution member 240 are directly discharged to the specific winning section 260 (V zone), and the remaining game balls B in the second distribution member 240 are only discharged to the rolling area 251. Since it comes out in the width direction of the ball B, the behavior of the game ball B in the rolling area 251 can be made interesting. Moreover, various behaviors of the game ball can be shown while simplifying the movement of the mountain portion 252. In other words, since the crest 252 is simply moved along one side of the rolling region 251, even if the ridge 252 is controlled by hardware or software, it is very compact, and the ridge 252 can be moved sequentially. Alternatively, it can be made more compact than a configuration that controls stopping, and since the ridge portion 252 has a simple motion, it is easy to discover fraudulent operations, which is excellent in countermeasures against fraud. Further, since the ridge portion 252 has a simple operation, the player does not have the impression that the ridge portion 252 is an illegal gaming machine that has been illegally controlled.

As a result, a pachinko machine (gaming machine) is provided in which the behavior of the game balls B on the stage 250 distributed by the distribution device (for example, the second distribution member 240) in the winning device 40 can be made more interesting. can do.

In addition, since the rolling area 251 of the stage 250 is a horizontal or approximately horizontal area, the game ball B output in the width direction of the rolling area 251 advances in the output direction, and the rolling area 251 When the game ball B is affected by the mountain portion 252 moving in the depth direction, a diagonal resultant force is generated on the game ball B, and the game ball B starts rolling in the rolling area 251 in a diagonal direction, causing ripples. The ripples (crests 252) in the rolling area 251 caused by the mechanism part 253 can be used as an opportunity to move the ball to one side of the rolling area 251 (toward the specific winning part 260 side).

In addition, the game balls B output forward from the first output part (second distribution passage 243, third distribution passage 244, fifth distribution passage 246) of the second distribution member 240 are in the rolling area 251. The ball may enter the specific winning section 260 (V zone) without passing through the ball, and the ball is output from the first output section (second distribution path 243, third distribution path 244, fifth distribution path 246). It is possible to prevent the game ball B from entering the specific winning part 260 (V zone) by the moving mountain part 252 of the rolling area 251, and It is possible to secure profits that are outputted from the distribution path 244 and the fifth distribution path 246) and entered into the specific winning section 260 (V zone). In addition, the game balls B output from the second output section (first distribution passage 242, fourth distribution passage 245) in the width direction of the rolling area 251 are affected by the influence of the mountain portion 252 moving in the rolling area 251. It is also possible to provide an interesting experience in which players may enter the special prize winning section 260 (V zone) in response to the winnings.

In addition, the support mechanism 300 supports the second distribution member 240 on the rolling area 251 of the stage 250 with an interval that allows the game ball B to pass between the rolling area 251 and the rolling area 251. The game ball B can also roll in the area below the second distribution member 240 in the area 251, and the rolling area 251 of the stage 250 can be utilized to the fullest in its width direction. Also, when the game ball B rolling in the rolling area 251 of the stage 250 passes under the second distribution member 240, it appears once hidden and enters the specific winning section 260 (V zone). The player may see this, and the behavior of the game ball B can be made more interesting.

In addition, since the second distribution member 240 is an opaque member, the game ball B rolling in the rolling area 251 of the stage 250 is temporarily hidden when passing under the second distribution member 240, and then the second distribution member The player may see whether or not the ball appears from below 240 and enters the specific winning section 260 (V zone), making the behavior of the game ball B even more interesting.

In addition, the stage 250 is provided with walls 258 at both ends of the rolling area 251 in the width direction for stopping the game ball B within the rolling area 251, so that the rolling area is separated from the second distribution member 240. Even if the game ball B output in the width direction of 251 reaches both ends of the rolling area 251 in the width direction, it will be reflected by the walls 258 at both ends and will roll on the reflected game ball B. The moving mountain portion 252 in the region 251 can act to change the rolling direction, and not only can the game ball B be directed in the opposite direction to the output direction by the second distribution member 240, but also can move. The rolling direction of the game ball B can be changed by the mountain portion 252.

Further, since the lateral swing mechanism 273 swings the distal end side in the internal space laterally with the base end side of the second distribution member 240 as an axis, the output direction from the second distribution member 240 to the rolling region 251 is can be made more diverse, and even more diverse behaviors of the game ball B can be produced in relation to the moving mountain portion 252 in the rolling region 251.

Further, since the vertical swing mechanism 274 swings the distal end vertically in the internal space with the proximal end of the second distributing member 240 as an axis, the distal end of the second distributing member 240 is in an upward posture. By changing the position of the second distributing member 240 to a downward position with the tip side facing downward, it is possible to change the output direction of the game ball B from the second distributing member 240, and the ball B is rolled from the second distributing member 240. Further diversity can be provided in the output direction to the region 251, and even more diverse behaviors of the game ball B can be produced in relation to the moving mountain portion 252 in the rolling region 251.

Further, when the drive mechanism section 270 swings the distal end side of the second distributing member 240 horizontally in the internal space with the proximal end side as an axis, the drive mechanism section 270 swings the distal end side of the second distributing member 240 vertically in the internal space. By reciprocating twice in the direction, the distal end side of the second distributing member 240 is swung approximately in the shape of two peaks when viewed from the front, so that the distal end side of the second distributing member 240 is positioned at the foot of the two peaks when viewed from the front. Then, the game ball is sent from the first output part (second distribution passage 243, third distribution passage 244, fifth distribution passage 246) to the specific winning part 260 (V zone) without passing through the rolling area 251. B may be output from the second output section (first distribution passage 242, fourth distribution passage 245) when the tip side of the second distribution member 240 is located at the top of the two peaks when viewed from the front. The game balls B may be output in the width direction of the rolling area 251, and the output direction from the second distribution member 240 can be varied.

The second distribution member 240 also includes a plurality of forward output sections (second distribution passage 243, third distribution passage 244, fifth distribution passage 246) and a right lateral output section (fourth distribution passage 246). 245) and a left lateral direction output section (first distribution passage 242), a plurality of forward direction output sections (second distribution passage 243, third distribution passage 244, fifth distribution passage 242) are provided. 246) to the specific winning part 260 (V zone) without passing through the rolling area 251, and the right lateral output part (fourth distribution path 245) and the left lateral output part The game ball B can be output from the section (first distribution passage 242) in the width direction of the rolling area 251.

In addition, the parallel holding member 257 of the stage 250 holds a plurality of round rods 256 having a length extending in the width direction of the rolling region 251 in a direction smaller than the diameter of the game ball B in the depth direction of the rolling region 251. Since the plurality of round rod bodies 256 are arranged in parallel at intervals and are held movably at least in the height direction, the game ball B can be moved in the width direction of the rolling area 251, that is, between the adjacent round rod bodies 256. It can be rolled in the direction of the rod. Further, the pushing up member of the ripple generation mechanism section 253 pushes up some of the round rod bodies 256 from below in the longitudinal direction of the plurality of round rod bodies 256 arranged in parallel, so that the ripple generation mechanism section 253 Since the reciprocating mechanism 255 moves the push-up roller member 254 in the depth direction of the rolling area 251, it appropriately generates a mountain portion 252 that is continuous in the width direction of the rolling area 251 and moves one side of the rolling area 251. It can be moved along the direction.

Further, the winning device 40 includes a main body member 210 having an internal space for allowing the player to visually check the behavior of the game ball B that has entered the ball, and is provided at a predetermined location in this main body member 210, and is provided at a first starting port 31 or An opening/closing ball entry section 220 that changes to an open state in which the game ball B can enter based on the entry of the game ball B into the second starting port 33, and an opening/closing ball entry section 220 that is provided in the internal space of the main body member 210 and that is in the open state. A first distributing member 230 and a second distributing member 240 that retain game balls B that have entered the internal space of the main body member 210 via the opening/closing ball entry section 220, and are provided on one side of the internal space of the main body member 210. , it is possible for the game ball B retained by the first distribution member 230 and the second distribution member 240 to enter the ball, and the entry of the game ball B triggers the generation of a gaming state advantageous to the player. Specific winning part 260 (V zone), a first distribution member 230 and a second distribution member that are provided on one side of the inner space of the main body member 210 and are other than the specific winning part 260 (V zone). The normal winning section 262 into which the game balls B retained at 240 can enter, and the game balls entered from the opening/closing ball entry section 220 through a route different from the first distribution member 230 and the second distribution member 240. A separate passage 265 that guides B towards the specific winning section 260 (V zone) or the normal winning section 262 faster than the first distributing member 230 and the second distributing member 240 or discharges the winning device to the outside of the winning device; Guidance switching to guide the game ball B from the opening/closing ball entry section 220 to the separate passage 265 when the separate guidance condition is satisfied, and to guide it to the first distribution member 230 and the second distribution member 240 in other cases. Since the guide switching unit 267 is equipped with the opening/closing ball entry unit 220, when a predetermined separate guide condition is satisfied (for example, during each round in a jackpot state in an automatic round transition type gaming machine), the guidance switching unit 267 The game ball B is guided to a separate passage 265, and in other cases (normal state period which is a state other than the jackpot state), it is switched to be guided to the first sorting member 230 and the second sorting member 240, so that the round It is possible to reduce the time spent in each round period in an automatic transition type gaming machine, that is, the time that is unrelated to winning the next round, it can reduce the feeling of prolonging the jackpot performance, it can quickly move on to the next game, and the profits obtained can be reduced. You can solve the problem of having to wait unnecessarily even though there is no change.

Furthermore, from the perspective of the hall side (gaming parlor side), the time taken unrelated to winning the next round can be reduced, and the actual operating rate of the gaming machine can be increased by the reduced time.

Furthermore, in the case where a predetermined separate guidance condition is satisfied (during the entire round period in a jackpot state in an automatic round transition type gaming machine), the game ball B is routed on a route different from that of the first distribution member 230 and the second distribution member 240. Because it is guided to the specific winning section 260 (V zone) or the normal winning section 262 through the separate passage 265 faster than the first distributing member 230 and the second distributing member 240, the second distributing member 240 stops operating. This eliminates the problem of the game ball B being stuck, and the occurrence of remaining ball disposal can be reduced. In other words, the operation of the second distribution member 240 is not stopped during all rounds in a jackpot state in a game machine of the round automatic transition type, so the game ball B is distributed to the winning device by the second distribution member 240 in the stopped state. It is possible to solve the problem of undesired disposal of the remaining ball caused by the ball remaining in the inside of the ball 40 in an unexpected state.

As a result, it is possible to reduce the time taken from the entry of the game ball B into the winning device 40 to its ejection, which is unrelated to winning the next round, improve the operating rate of the gaming machine, and prevent the occurrence of remaining ball disposal. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can reduce costs.

Furthermore, even when the separate guidance condition is satisfied (during the entire round period of a jackpot state in an automatic round transition type gaming machine), the second distribution member 240 continues its driving operation, so that the separate guidance condition is not satisfied. The game ball B that was present in the second distribution member 240 immediately before is output after being retained, and the operation of the second distribution member 240 is not stopped even during all rounds in the automatic round transition type gaming machine. , it is possible to solve the problem of unintentional disposal of remaining balls caused by the game balls B staying inside the winning device 40 in an unexpected state due to the second distribution member 240 in the stopped state.

In addition, the winning device 40 includes a stage 250 where the game balls B retained by the first distribution member 230 and the second distribution member 240 are movable and guided to either the specific winning section 260 (V zone) or the normal winning section 262. Since the separate passage 265 guides the game balls B entered from the opening/closing ball entry section 220 to the stage 250 faster than the first distribution member 230 and the second distribution member 240, the player The game ball B that has passed can be visually recognized on the stage 250, and the game ball B that has entered the winning device 40 can be confirmed.

It also includes an introduction passage section 222 that guides the game balls B entered from the opening/closing ball entry section 220 to the first sorting member 230, and an opening/closing section 224a that can be freely opened and closed at a predetermined location of the introduction passage section 222. , this opening/closing part 224a is formed with an opening large enough for the game ball B to fall into when it is in the open state, and through which the game ball B can pass through when it is in the closed state, and the input side of the separate passage 265 is the opening/closing part. 224a, and its output side is a hanging passage opened above the stage 250, so that the game balls B are quickly supplied to the stage 250 without stagnation in the hanging passage, and the other passage 265 The game ball B will not stay stuck due to this.

Furthermore, the stage 250 includes a rolling area 251 in which the game balls B retained by the first distribution member 230 and the second distribution member 240 can roll, and has a special winning section 260 (V zone) or a normal winning section 262. is provided on one side of the rolling area 251, and the stage 250 provides the rolling area 251 with a peak 252 that extends in the width direction of the rolling area 251, which is orthogonal to the one side direction of the rolling area 251. It is equipped with a ripple generation mechanism section 253 that generates the ripples and moves the ridges 252 in the downstream direction of the rolling region 251, and when another guiding condition is satisfied, the ripples generating mechanism section 253 generates the ripples 252 in the rolling region 251. Since it is equipped with a holding control unit 293 that controls the rolling region 251 to be held at a position upstream of the portion on which the output side opening of the separate passage 265 is projected, the The game ball B supplied to the area 251 is suppressed from going upstream of the rolling area 251 by the mountain part 252, and can instead be directed downstream, and can be quickly flowed down the rolling area 251. .

The winning device 40 also includes a ball entry detection sensor 221 that detects the entry of the game ball B into the main body member 210 through the opening/closing ball entry section 220, and a V detection sensor that detects the output of the game ball B from the main body member 210. The input/output pitch count determination unit 290, which includes a sensor 43 and a detection sensor 44, determines whether the number of balls detected by the ball entry detection sensor 221 and the number of balls detected by the V detection sensor 43 and the detection sensor 44 match. The opening prohibition control unit 292 determines whether the game ball B enters the first starting port 31 or the second starting port 33 while the input/output ball number determining unit 290 determines that there is a mismatch. Since the opening/closing ball entry section 220 is not opened, it is possible to properly process the remaining balls.

In addition, the specific winning part 260 (V zone) is equipped with a V detection sensor 43 that detects the entry of the game ball B, and the normal winning part 262 is equipped with a detection sensor 44 that detects the entry of the game ball B, and the V detection sensor 43 and the detection sensor 44 detect the output of the game ball B from the main body member 210, so the V detection sensor 43 and the detection sensor 44 detect the ball entering the specific winning part 260 (V zone) or the normal winning part 262. In addition, it can also be used to detect the output of the game ball B from the main body member 210, and there is no need to provide a detection sensor dedicated to processing the remaining balls separately from the V detection sensor 43 and the detection sensor 44. can be realized in a space-saving manner.

In addition, since the display device 60 and the winning device 40 are arranged vertically in the center of the gaming area 30a of the game board 30 in the width direction, a part of the display screen 61 of the display device 60 is inside the winning device 40. The display screen 61 can be easily seen without being hidden behind the driving body 42 (movable accessory), and the winning device 40 can be prevented from becoming larger in the horizontal direction or the gaming area becoming narrower. You can secure a gaming area without any problems.

In addition, since the display device 60 is provided above the opening/closing ball entry section 220 of the winning device 40, the user's line of sight moves to the opening/closing ball entry section 220 below after viewing the display device 60 that displays the effect. In other words, the line of sight moves along with the flow of the ball, and it is possible to easily see whether or not the ball has entered the opening/closing ball entry section 220. can be easily seen.

Further, it is provided in the main body member 210 directly below the ejection part 94, and in the first state (ball entry restricted state), the game ball B from the ejection part 94 of the center frame 90 can enter. , it is difficult (or may even be impossible) for the game ball B flowing down the outside of the center frame 90 to enter the game area 30a, and the game ball B is not allowed to enter the first starting port 31 or the second starting port 33. Based on the entry of the ball, the second state (ball entry restriction released state, e.g. open state) becomes more open than the first state (ball entry restriction state), and this second state (ball entry restriction released state, e.g. open state). ), the game ball B from the discharge section 94 can enter, and the game ball B flowing down the outside of the center frame 90 can enter the ball more easily than in the first state (entering ball restricted state). . Therefore, the game ball B that has entered the center frame 90 can be reliably guided into the winning device 40, and when the opening/closing ball entry section 220 is in the second state (ball entry restriction released state), the outside of the center frame 90 can be guided. It is possible to provide a game in which the falling game ball B can also enter the ball.

As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which the display screen 61 is easy to see, the gaming area 30a can be secured, and the ball entering the winning device 40 and the display information on the display screen 61 can be viewed at the same time.

In addition, in the case of a configuration in which the ejection part 94 of the center frame 90 and the opening/closing ball entry part 220 of the winning device 40 are separately attached to the game board 30, the positional relationship between the ejection part 94 and the opening/closing ball entry part 220 is different. The center frame 90 and the winning device 40 are integrally formed, so the positional relationship between the ejection section 94 and the opening/closing ball entry section 220 may vary depending on the accuracy with which they are attached to the game board 30. There is no change in the accuracy with which both are attached to the game board 30, and there is no need to adjust the attachment positions of both, resulting in excellent attachment workability.

Further, when the game board 30 is viewed from the front, there are narrowed portions 201 on both sides between the center frame 90 and the winning device 40, which have a width smaller than the width of the center frame 90 and the winning device 40. By forming the constricted portion 201, the gaming area 30a can be made wider. In other words, the game ball B may flow down to the constriction 201 between the center frame 90 and the winning device 40. In addition, since the opening/closing ball entry part 220 is provided in the constriction part 201, the game ball B is placed between the display screen 61 of the display device 60 and the opening/closing ball entry part 220 provided in the constriction part 201 directly below the display screen 61. It becomes easy to see the process of whether or not a ball enters the winning device 40 at the same time, and even if the player focuses on the display screen 61 of the display device 60, it is possible to reduce the chance of overlooking the process of whether or not a ball enters the winning device 40.

The opening/closing ball entry section 220 also includes an opening 41e into which the game ball B can enter, and a pair of blades 41a, 41b arranged laterally on both sides of the opening 41e. By rotating and opening the tip sides apart from each other about the shaft portion 41c on the lower end side, a second state (entering ball and a closed state in which the opening 41e is closed by rotating the pair of blades 41a and 41b so that their tips approach each other about the shaft portion 41c. be. In addition, the pair of blades 41a and 41b can transition to a first state (ball entry restriction state) in which the tips thereof are rotated about the shaft portion 41c so that they are closer to each other than in the second state (ball entry restriction release state). It is something. Therefore, the game ball B that has entered the center frame 90 can be reliably guided into the winning device 40 without depending on the first state and the second state of the opening/closing ball entering section 220, and the opening/closing ball entering section 220 is in the second state ( In the case of ball entry restriction released state), it is possible to suitably realize the opening/closing ball entry section 220 that allows entry of the game ball B flowing down the outside of the center frame 90.

In addition, the gaming area 30a has a substantially vertically elongated oval shape (or may be a circle, substantially circular, oval, oval, substantially oval, etc.) when viewed from the front, and the constriction 201 is the shape of the gaming area 30a. Since it is located at the part with the widest width when viewed from the front, the width of the display device 60 and winning device 40 can be secured to the maximum, and even if the pair of movable parts (wings 41a, 41b) are in the open state, Since the blades 41a and 41b remain within the width of the center frame 90 and the winning device 40, the width of the game area does not become narrower due to the movement of the blades 41a and 41b, and the flow rate of the game ball B in the game area 30a It is also possible to have a configuration that can add interest.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and may have other configurations that produce similar effects, and can be modified, for example, as described below.

(1) In the embodiments described above, the second distribution member 240 is an opaque member, but the second distribution member 240 may be a transparent member or a translucent member. In this case, even when the game ball B rolling in the rolling area 251 of the stage 250 passes under the second distribution member 240, it is not completely hidden, and then appears from below the second distribution member 240. The player may see whether or not the ball enters the specific winning section 260 (V zone), and can check the rolling of the game ball B without losing sight of it.

(2) In the embodiment described above, the reciprocating movement of the peak portion 252 of the rolling region 251 by the ripple generation mechanism section 253 and the approximately two-peaked swing of the second distribution member 240 by the drive mechanism section 270 are independently performed. Although both are asynchronous, they may be synchronized. Further, in the above-described embodiment, one period of the reciprocating movement of the peak portion 252 is longer than one period of the approximately double-mounted rocking of the second distribution member 240, but the relationship may be reversed. Both may have the same period.

(3) In the embodiment described above, the second distributing member 240 having the shape and structure as shown in FIG. For example, various shapes and structures may be adopted.

(4) In the above-mentioned embodiment, the case of an automatic round transition type pachinko machine is explained as an example, and if another guidance condition is satisfied, for example, during the entire round period of the automatic round transition type pachinko machine, The game ball B from the opening/closing ball entry section 220 is guided to a separate passage 265, but when a V-continuation type pachinko machine is adopted, the separate guidance condition is satisfied, for example, when a V-continuation type pachinko machine is used. The game ball B from the opening/closing ball entering section 220 may be guided to the separate passage 265 only during the final round period. In this case, during the final round period on a V-continuation type gaming machine, it is possible to reduce the amount of time unrelated to acquiring the next round, reduce the feeling of prolongation of the jackpot performance, and quickly move on to the next game, allowing you to gain profits. This eliminates the problem of having to wait unnecessarily even though the profit received remains the same.

(5) In the above-described embodiment, the center frame 90 and the winning device 40 are integrally formed in the gaming unit 200, but as shown in FIG. 31, the center frame 90 and the winning device 40 are The center frame 90 and the winning device 40 may be spaced apart from each other so that the game ball B can pass laterally between them. In this case, the center frame 90 and the winning device 40 are spaced apart from each other so that the game ball B can pass laterally between the two. Therefore, the game ball B flowing down the left side of the game board 30 may pass between the center frame 90 and the winning device 40 and flow down to the right side of the game board 30, or conversely, it may flow down from the right to the left. This makes it possible to provide even more diverse game boards.

(6) In the embodiment described above, the game ball B from the discharge section 94 of the center frame 90 is placed in the first state (ball entry restriction state) or second state (ball entry restriction release state) of the opening/closing ball entry section 220. However, in the first state (ball entry restricted state) of the opening/closing ball entry section 220, there is a closed state in which the game ball B cannot enter the ball. In this case, the game ball B may enter the ball by entering the second state (ball entry restriction released state).

(7) In the embodiment described above, the separate passage 265 supplies the game balls B to the stage 250 without passing through the first distribution member 230 and the second distribution member 240, but the game balls B are supplied to the stage 250 without passing through the first distribution member 230 and the second distribution member 240. It is also possible to discharge the prize money to the outside of the prize-winning device 40 without passing through 230 and the second distribution member 240 and without supplying it to the stage 250.

(8) In the embodiment described above, the number of pitched balls of the winning device 40 is detected by the V detection sensor 43 and the detection sensor 44 in the winning device 40, but the following configuration may be used. In other words, the game board 30 is equipped with a collecting board on its back side that has a discharge path for collecting and discharging the game balls B entered into the specific winning section 260 (V zone) or the normal winning section 262 of the winning device 40. , this collection board is equipped with a passage detection means (game ball detection sensor, for example, a proximity sensor, etc.) for detecting the passage of game balls in its discharge passage, and the ejected ball detection means detects the passing of the main body member 210 by the passage detection means. It may also be possible to detect the output of the game ball from the. In this case, the output of the game balls from the main body member 210 can be detected by the passage detection means provided in the discharge passage of the collection board, and the remaining balls can be appropriately disposed of.

(9) In the embodiment described above, the first distribution member 230 and the second distribution member 240 are employed as the retention means, but it is also possible to use only one of the first distribution member 230 and the second distribution member 240, Various configurations for retaining the game balls B may be employed, regardless of whether they are fixed or movable. Examples include a meandering passage that is longer than a straight line directly connecting the introduction passage 222 and the stage 250, a one-way passage, and a croon (a dish-shaped accessory with a hole).

(10) In the embodiment described above, the pair of blades 41a and 41b are opened in a predetermined manner (in this embodiment, the first starting port 31 For example, when the ball enters the second starting port 33, it opens once for 2 seconds, and when the ball enters the second starting port 33, it opens twice for 2 seconds in a row. 31 or the second starting port 33, or the number of times and time may be set to arbitrary values.

(11) In the embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 30, the ripple generation mechanism section 253 moves some of the round rods 256 from below along the longitudinal direction of the plurality of round rods 256 arranged in parallel. The device is equipped with a push-up roller member 254 that pushes up the push-up roller member 254 in the direction, and a reciprocating mechanism 255 that moves the push-up roller member 254 back and forth in the depth direction of the rolling area 251. Alternatively, instead of these round rods 256, a sheet-like body (for example, a sheet material such as vinyl chloride) that becomes the rolling area 251 may be provided. This sheet-like body may be pushed up by a roller such as the push-up roller member 254, or by sliding a plate member having a protrusion (for example, a semicircular shape, an arc shape, a triangular shape, etc.), a plurality of The movable mountain portion 252 may be formed by pushing up a portion of the round rods 256 of the book or a portion of the sheet-like object.

(12) In the above-mentioned embodiment, a pachinko machine that is a combination of a so-called type 1 pachinko machine and a type 2 pachinko machine is used as an example. good.

As described above, the present invention is suitable for gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines.

30...Game board 30a...Game area 31...First starting port (ball entry means)
33...Second starting port (ball entrance means)
40...Winning device 60...Display device (display means)
90...Center frame (decorative member)
92...Guidance passage section (guidance passage)
94...Discharge section (discharge means)
210...Body member 220...Opening/closing entrance part (opening/closing entrance part)
230...First distribution member (retention means)
240...Second distribution member (retention means)
250...Stage (stage part)
260...Specific winning section (specific winning means)
262...Ordinary prize winning section (non-specific means of winning)
265...Separate passage (separate guide passage)
267...Guidance switching unit (guidance switching means)

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a game board forming a game area into which game balls are hit;
A gaming machine that is provided in the gaming area and includes an operating port into which a gaming ball can enter, and a winning device,
The entry prize device is
an opening/closing inlet portion that can be moved to an open state in which a game ball can enter based on the game ball entering the operating port;
a main body having an internal space for allowing a player to visually check the behavior of a game ball that enters the opening/closing entrance;
A sorting means that is provided in the internal space of the main body and has a sorting section that sorts game balls;
a guiding path for guiding game balls entering the opening/closing entrance section to an upstream side of the sorting section in the sorting means;
a specific ball entry section that generates a specific gaming value in which game balls distributed by the sorting means can enter, and a non-specific ball entry section that does not generate the specific gaming value;
Equipped with
The gaming machine is
a lottery means capable of executing a lottery to determine whether or not the opening/closing entrance section will open/close a predetermined number of times, based on the entry of a game ball into the operating port;
The game balls that have entered the opening/closing entrance are placed on the discharge side other than the specific ball entry section so that the time that the ball stays in the prize entry device is different from when the ball passes through the guiding path and enters the specific ball entry section. Equipped with a separate guide path that can guide you to
In a specific open state of the opening/closing entrance section based on the result of a lottery by the lottery means, a game ball that enters the opening/closing entrance section passes through the guiding path and then enters the specific ball entrance section. It is possible to switch between a state in which the ball is easily guided and a state in which the game ball that enters the opening/closing entrance portion is easily guided to the discharge side after passing through the separate guide path, and can be stopped.
Ball entry into the specific ball entry section occurs only by passing through the guideway , and does not occur by passing through the separate guideway.
A gaming machine characterized by:

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