JPH09276491A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To cancel dissatisfaction on the side of a player concerning a point that a picture display device is not operated even in the case of getting a prize at a start prize winning hole when the number of held balls reaches the upper limit. SOLUTION: A passage opening/closing mechanism is installed inside warp passages 20 provided on the left and right sides of a picture pattern display device 13. When the number of times of holding on the picture pattern display device 13 reaches four times, the warp passages 20 are closed and game balls flowing from warp inlets 16a and 16b are stored. When the number of times of holding becomes 0 with the operation of the picture pattern display device 13, the passage opening/closing mechanism performs the opening action, and the stored game balls are ejected from the warp passages 20. Even when any ball gets a prize at the start prize winning hole but it is to be almost wasted concerning the operation of the picture pattern display device 13, the game balls are temporarily stored in the warp passages 20 and ejected later after that possibility is eliminated Thus, for player, the feeling of improving probability to operate the picture pattern display device 13 is provided and the dissatisfaction is canceled.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

The present invention relates to a ball and ball game machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine or an arrange ball type pachinko machine (alepachi machine), when the operation condition is satisfied by the behavior of the game ball, plural kinds of symbols are variably displayed and then hit or miss. There are those equipped with a symbol display device that displays the symbol arrangement shown, and examples of the establishment of the operating conditions include winning of a game ball to a specific winning opening (starting winning opening) and passage of a specific gate (starting gate). It Then, when the symbol array indicating the hit is displayed on the symbol display device, a special game extremely advantageous to the player such as opening the special winning opening is executed.

Further, if there is a winning or a passage through the starting gate to the starting winning port during the operation of the symbol display device, these numbers are stored as the number of times the symbol display device is scheduled to be operated, for example, as a part of the symbol display device. The scheduled number of operations is displayed by the number of lights of the provided lamps and the like, and the symbol display devices are operated one after another. This scheduled number of operations is commonly called the number of holdings or holding balls.

This number of reservations is a measure for taking advantage of the game balls that enter the starting winning opening or pass through the starting gate during the operation of the symbol display device, but the upper limit is currently defined as 4 by the game rules. ing. Therefore, when the number of holdings has already reached the upper limit, even if the game ball wins the starting winning opening or passes through the starting gate, it is useless in terms of the operation of the symbol display device, so that the player side Was dissatisfied with.

On the other hand, by using a display means such as liquid crystal, the symbol display device also becomes large in size, and if a starting winning port and a starting gate are installed under the symbol display device, the route to them is blocked by the symbol display device. It was. As a countermeasure against this, for example, a warp entrance is provided in the upper part of the symbol display device, a warp exit is provided in the lower part, and a warp passage for passing a game ball entering the warp entrance is formed in the symbol display device, below the symbol display device. It is being done to widen the route to the starting winning opening and the starting gate installed in.

[0006]

However, even if the game ball easily advances to the starting winning opening or the starting gate installed below the symbol display device by such a warp, the number of holdings reaches the upper limit. The player's dissatisfaction with respect to the fact that the symbol display device does not operate even if there is a game ball that has won the starting winning opening or has passed through the starting gate when the player is in play has not been resolved.

The present invention aims to eliminate such dissatisfaction of the player.

[0008]

Means for Solving the Problems As means for solving the above-mentioned problems, the structure described in claim 1 can be adopted. In the bullet game machine according to the first aspect, the symbol display device displays a symbol array indicating a hit or a deviation after variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols when the operation condition is satisfied by the behavior of the game ball. As mentioned above, the establishment of the operating condition is, for example, winning of a game ball at a specific winning opening (starting winning opening) or passing through a specific gate (starting gate). Also,
When the symbol array showing the hit is displayed on the symbol display device,
For example, a special game extremely advantageous to the player such as opening the special winning opening is executed.

This symbol display device has a warp entrance for entering a game ball, a warp passage for passing a game ball entering the warp entrance, and a warp outlet for discharging the game ball passing through the warp passage to the game board surface side. Have Therefore, the game ball from above the symbol display device can be guided to the lower side of the symbol display device, for example, the starting winning opening or the starting gate installed below the symbol display device.

Further, the storage means stores the scheduled operation frequency of the symbol display device, and the scheduled frequency display means displays the scheduled operation frequency. This allows the player to know how many times the symbol display device will operate. Further, the passage opening / closing mechanism prevents passage of the game ball through the warp passage in the closed state, and allows passage of the game ball through the warp passage in the opened state. And
The opening / closing control means closes the passage opening / closing mechanism when the scheduled number of operations exceeds the closing set number, and opens the passage opening / closing mechanism when the scheduled number of operations reaches the opening set number or less.

Specifically, when the scheduled number of operations approaches, for example, the upper limit value or the upper limit value (beyond the preset number of closures),
Even if more operating conditions are established (starting winning a prize,
If there is a high possibility that it will not be utilized, even if there is a passage through the dynamic gate), the warp passage is closed, and the game balls that should go downward are temporarily stored in the warp passage.
And, if the scheduled number of operations is far from the upper limit (less than the open setting number) and the operating condition is met (if there is a winning at the starting winning opening or passing through the moving gate), it is possible to make use of this. When becomes higher, the warp passage is opened and the game balls stored therein are discharged downward.

With this, it is possible to effectively use the game balls that may have been wasted if they were not stored. Then, the release of the game balls increases the possibility that the operating condition is effectively established (the symbol display device operates), so that the player feels good and the holding number reaches the upper limit. The player's dissatisfaction with respect to the fact that the symbol display device does not operate even if there is a game ball that has won the start winning opening or passed through the start gate is resolved.

In the ball-ball game machine according to the second aspect of the invention, the operating condition is established when the entering or passing of the game ball into the predetermined starting area is detected by the detecting means, and the adding / subtracting means is detected. The scheduled number of operations is set to 1 each time the entry or passage of a game ball into the starting area is detected by the means
Each time the symbol display device operates, the scheduled operation frequency is subtracted by one. Here, the above-mentioned starting winning opening and the starting gate are exemplified as the starting area, and the magnetic sensor, the optical sensor, the micro switch and the like installed inside the starting winning opening and the starting gate are exemplified as the detecting means.

According to this structure, the player can clearly recognize the establishment of the operating condition (winning or passing), and can accurately display the scheduled number of operations. In the ball game machine according to the third aspect, the adding / subtracting means does not execute the addition when the expected number of operations exceeds the preset upper limit value when the addition is executed. In other words, the scheduled number of operations is capped up to the upper limit value, so it is suitable when the upper limit is restricted by the game rules and the like.

In the ball game machine according to the fourth aspect, the passage opening / closing mechanism allows the game ball to pass intermittently when allowing the game ball to pass through the warp passage in the open state. In this way, the game balls stored in the warp passage can be released for a longer time than they are released all at once, so the player expects the game balls to enter the starting winning opening and the starting gate. The time I spend is longer. Therefore, the interest in the ball game can be enhanced.

In the ball-ball game machine according to a fifth aspect, the overflow opening formed in the warp passage is followed when the passage opening / closing mechanism is closed and a preset number of game balls are stored in the warp passage. Overflow the game ball to the side of the game board. Storing an excessive amount of game balls in the warp passage may kill the interest of ball game, and is not preferable, so it may be regulated by the game rules. However, with such a configuration, such a problem can be avoided.

In the ball-playing machine according to the sixth aspect, since the warp entrance, the warp passage, and the warp exit are provided in pairs at left and right symmetrical positions, respectively, the appearance balance of the symbol display device is improved. Further, if the warp entrance is provided only on one of the left and right sides of the symbol display device, the player may hate this, but such a problem can be avoided.

[0018]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings according to an embodiment of the present invention. This example is merely an embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the embodiment of the present invention to the specific shapes and the like exemplified below.

[0019]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko machine 11 as a ball game machine has a game board 12 arranged in the center of the upper part, and the game board 12 is provided with a normal winning hole 19 and a large winning hole 21. Has been. Also, on the game board 12, a special symbol display device 13
(Hereinafter referred to as a symbol display device), the symbol display section 24 having a liquid crystal display panel is exposed on the game board surface 31, and the main body section (not shown in FIG. 1) is attached to the back side of the game board 12. There is.

Below the symbol display device 13, a starting winning opening 14a (hereinafter referred to as a starting opening) is arranged, and the starting opening 1
A special winning opening 21 is attached below 4a. On the left and right of the special winning opening 21, the starting winning openings 14b, 14c
(Hereinafter referred to as a starting port) is attached. It should be noted that the starting ports 14a, 14b, 14c have sensors or switches built therein.
If you enter the ball, the start winning signal will be output. Further, an out hole 25 is provided below the special winning opening 21, and gaming balls that have not won a prize flow out as out balls.

A game control board 29 (not shown in FIG. 1, hereinafter referred to as a control board) is attached to the back surface of the game board 12. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, above the symbol display unit 24 of the symbol display device 13, a suspension display unit 15 including four suspension displays 15a, 15b, 15c, 15d is provided, and the starting opening Each time 14a to 14c is won, the hold display 15a to the hold display 15d are sequentially turned on, and when the start openings 14a to 14c continue to enter, the number of entered balls can be displayed up to four. Also, every time the symbol variation is started, the hold display 15d to the hold display 15a are turned off in this order.

A pair of warp inlets 16a, 16b are provided on the upper left and right sides of the symbol display device 13, and a pair of warp outlets 18a, 18b are provided on the lower left and right sides, between the warp inlet 16a and the warp outlet 18a and between the warp inlets 16b and the warp. The warp passages 20 and 20 are provided between the outlets 18b, respectively. Also, in the middle of the warp passage 20, overflows 17a, 17
b opens, and the warp inlets 16a, 16 of the warp passage 20 are opened.
In b, an entry detection sensor 23 for detecting entry
a and 23b (hereinafter referred to as sensors) are attached.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the warp passage 2
Inside 0, a passage opening / closing mechanism 22 is provided.
The passage opening / closing mechanism 22 includes a discharge piece 26 that rotates about a pin 33, a connecting rod 30 that is connected to the discharge piece 26, and a solenoid 32 that has a plunger 34 that is connected to the other end of the connecting rod 30. ing. The solenoid 32 is fixed to solenoid ribs 36 standing on the right side surface 37 and the left side surface 38 of the symbol display device 13.

The passage opening / closing mechanism 22 includes a solenoid 32.
Is demagnetized, the spring 27 moves the plunger 34 to the projecting position so that the discharge piece 26 closes the warp passage 20 (see FIG. 4B).
When 2 is once excited and the discharge piece 26 is pulled back and then demagnetized, only one game ball is passed. And
When the passage opening / closing mechanism 22 is closed, each warp passage 2
4 game balls can be stored in 0 (right and left warp passage 20
(8 in total), the 5th game ball is overflow 17a, 17b
Will be spilled from. The left and right solenoids 32
Can be excited and demagnetized independently of each other.
In No. 2, left and right can be operated independently.

Next, with reference to FIG. 5, an electrical configuration related to the passage opening / closing mechanism 22 will be described. Note that the electric configuration of the pachinko machine 11 other than that shown in FIG. 5 is in accordance with the conventional technique, and thus the description thereof is omitted. Control platform 2 mentioned above
9 is a well-known CPU 41, RAM 42, ROM
43, an input interface 44, an output interface 45, and the like.

On the input side 39 of the input interface 44, the starting ports 14a, 14b, 14c, the sensor 23a,
23b and V winning detection and 10-count detection which are not described in detail, and are displayed on the output side 40 of the output interface 45 on the output side 40.
d, the solenoid 32, the special winning opening 21, and various decorative lamps, audio outputs, etc., which are not described in detail, are connected.

With this configuration, the CPU 41 obtains various signals via the input interface 44, and R
Operates according to the program stored in OM43,
By sending various command signals via the output interface 45, the operation of each part of the pachinko machine 11 can be controlled. When the CPU 41 executes these processes, RA
Let M42 be the work area.

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 11 will be described according to the computer program (FIGS. 6 to 8) executed by the CPU 41. As shown in FIG. 6, the CPU 41
When the power is turned on, first, the initial setting is executed (step 51, hereinafter the step is simply referred to as S). In this initial setting, the discharge top 26 of the passage opening / closing mechanism 22 is set to the open position, the initial screen display setting of the symbol display device 13, the input direction of the input interface 44 is set in the internal relationship, and the output interface 45 is set to the output direction. Set gender.

Subsequently, M1 processing (S52) and M2 processing (S
52), M3 process (S54), M4 process (S55), symbol variation process (S56) are sequentially executed, and if a big hit occurs (S57: YES) After the big hit process (S58),
If a big hit does not occur (S57: NO), immediately S52
Return to and repeat the above process.

The M1 to M4 processes will be described in detail below. As shown in FIG. 7, in the M1 subroutine,
The CPU 41 determines whether the starting signals are input from the starting ports 14a, 14b, 14c depending on whether or not the starting signals are input.
It is determined whether or not there is a ball to 4c (S10). If there is no ball from the content of the judgment, this subroutine returns to the main routine, and if there is a ball, the process proceeds to the next step S11.

In S11, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the number of holdings has reached 4, and if the number of holdings is 4, jumps to S14, and if not, goes to the next step S12. . In S12, the CPU 41 adds one time to the number of reservations, and in subsequent S13, lights and displays the reservation displays 15a to 15d (display lamps) for the added number, and then exits this subroutine and executes the main routine. Return to.

The M2 subroutine is concerned with the subtraction of the reserved number. In this subroutine, the CPU 41
First, it is judged whether or not the number of holdings is 0 (S15), and if it is 0, this subroutine is exited and the process returns to the main routine. If it is not 0, the process proceeds to the next S16. CPU 41
Checks in S16 if the symbol is changing, and if it is changing, this subroutine is exited and the process returns to the main routine. If the symbol has not changed, the process proceeds to the next S17.

In S17, the CPU 41 checks whether or not it is a big hit, and if it is a big hit, returns to the main routine. If not a big hit, the process proceeds to the next S18, instructs the symbol display device 13 to start the symbol variation, and proceeds to S19. S
In 19, the CPU 41 waits for the start of the symbol variation, subtracts the number of holdings, and turns off one of the holding displays 15a to 15d in S20 to display the subtraction result. afterwards,
The CPU 41 exits this subroutine and returns to the main routine.

Incidentally, these M1 subroutine and M2
The processing of the sub-routine is known as the processing relating to the suspension of the game machine with the first type electric accessory. Next, subroutine M
3 and M4 will be described. First, an outline will be given. These processes operate the passage opening / closing mechanism 22 of the warp passage 20 depending on whether the number of holdings for changing the symbol is 4 or 0. When the pachinko machine 11 starts up, the number of holdings starts at 0, the game balls that have entered the warp passage 20 are released as it is, and when the number of holdings reaches four, the passage opening / closing mechanism 22 is closed and the number of game balls reaches four. The game balls are stored, and the stored game balls are discharged toward the starting opening 14a when the number of reservations becomes 0. Also, if a big hit occurs while storing game balls, the stored game balls are also discharged. In this case, the original effect is not required because the symbols are not changed even if they are stored in the big hit, and therefore the game ball that has entered the warp passage 20 is immediately discharged.

As shown in FIG. 8, in the M3 subroutine, the CPU 41 checks whether or not the sensors 23a and 23b inside the warp passage 20 detect the entry of the game ball (S22). If a ball is not detected here, the process returns to the main routine, and if a ball is detected, the process proceeds to the next step S24. In S24, the CPU 41 checks whether the passage opening / closing mechanism 22 is closed (that is, the solenoid 32 is off) and the game ball is being stored, and if it is being closed, returns to the main routine. The passage opening / closing mechanism 22 is closed by default, and thereafter, the processing of the M4 subroutine is performed.

Next, the CPU 41 determines whether or not it is a big hit (S23), and if it is a big hit, returns to the main routine, and if it is not a big hit, proceeds to S24. CP
In S24, the U41 determines whether or not the passage opening / closing mechanism 22 is closed, and if so, returns to the main routine. If not closed, the discharge top 26 of the passage opening / closing mechanism 22 is operated once to set the game ball in the warp passage 20 to 1
After ejecting only the ball, return to the main routine.

The M4 subroutine relates to the storage of game balls. When you start this M4 subroutine, CP
U41 determines whether or not the passage opening / closing mechanism 22 is closed, and if the passage opening / closing mechanism 22 is not closing, jumps to S31. In S31, the CPU 41 determines that the number of holdings is 4
Judge whether or not the number has been reached. If the number has not reached four, the CPU 41 returns to the main routine,
If the number has reached the number, the passage opening / closing mechanism 22 closes the warp passage 20 (S32).

This is, if the number of holding has reached four, the game ball that has passed through the warp passage 20 is the starting ports 14a-1.
Even if you win 4c, it's just a normal win,
This is not useful in the sense that the symbol display device 13 is activated, and this is because such a kind of waste is prevented by temporarily storing the game balls by closing the warp passage 20.

On the other hand, if the passage opening / closing mechanism 22 is closed in S27, the CPU 41 checks in next S28 if it is a big hit, and if it is a big hit, jumps to S30, and if it is not a big hit, proceeds to S29. In S29, the CPU 41
It is determined whether or not the number of holdings is 0, and if the number of holdings is 0, the process proceeds to S30 and the discharge piece 26 is operated 5 times. This is the game ball stored in the warp passage 20 when the symbol display device 13 is activated and the number of holdings is reduced to 0 while the warp passage 20 is closed by the process of S32 described above. This is because the chances of starting winning are increased by dropping the symbols below the symbol display device 13, that is, toward the starting ports 14a to 14c. As a result, the starting prize may not be useful, so that the game balls stored in the warp passage 20 can be utilized. In addition, only up to 4 balls are stored in the warp passage 20,
Actuating the discharge piece 26 five times has the meaning of surely discharging the four game balls and also dealing with the case where the game ball further enters the warp passage 20 during the operation of the discharge piece 26. .

Also, when it is determined in S28 that the big hit is in progress, the process of S30 is executed. This eliminates the need for storage when a big hit occurs, so that the game balls that have entered the warp passage 20 are immediately discharged, for example, the special winning opening 2
It also has the meaning of speeding up the 1st prize.

As described above, when the jackpot is not in progress, the game ball that has flown into the warp passage 20 is discharged as it is until the number of holdings increases from 0 and reaches 4 (see subroutine M3). On the other hand, when the number of reservations reaches 4, the warp passage 20 is closed (see subroutines M4, S31 and S32), and game balls are stored in the warp passage 20. Then, while the warp passage 20 is closed, the symbol display device 1
When the operation of 3 is repeated and the number of holdings returns to 0, the game ball is discharged from the warp passage 20 (subroutines M4 and S).
29 and S30). This reduces the possibility of winning (wasting) the starting openings 14a to 14c despite the large number of holdings, and discharges the game ball after the possibility of operating the symbol display device 13 becomes high. be able to.

Therefore, it is possible to effectively use the game balls which may have been wasted unless they are stored. And
Since the release of the game balls increases the possibility that the symbol display device 13 will operate, the player feels good and the game balls that have won the starting openings 14a to 14c when the number of holdings reaches the upper limit. Even if there is, the player's dissatisfaction with respect to the fact that the symbol display device 13 does not operate is resolved.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the specific examples, the present invention is not limited to the specific examples and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. Needless to say.

[0044]

As described above, according to the ball game machine of the first aspect, it is possible to effectively use the game ball which may have been wasted unless it was stored in the warp passage. Then, the release of the game balls increases the possibility that the operating condition is effectively established (the symbol display device operates), so that the player feels good and the holding number reaches the upper limit. The player's dissatisfaction with respect to the fact that the symbol display device does not operate even if there is a game ball that has won the start winning opening or passed through the start gate is resolved.

According to the ball-ball game machine of the second aspect, the player can clearly recognize the establishment of the operating condition (winning or passing),
The expected number of operations can be displayed accurately. According to the ball game machine of claim 3, the scheduled number of operations is capped up to the upper limit value, so it is suitable when the upper limit is regulated by the game rules and the like.

The ball game machine according to claim 4 allows the game balls to pass through the warp passage in the open state intermittently, and thus allows the game balls to pass through intermittently. Therefore, the game balls stored in the warp passage are Since it can be released for a longer time than it is released all at once, the player expects the game ball to enter the starting winning opening or the starting gate for a long time. Therefore, the interest in the ball game can be enhanced.

In the ball-ball game machine according to the fifth aspect, the overflow opening formed in the warp passage is followed when the passage opening / closing mechanism is closed and a preset number of game balls are stored in the warp passage. Since the game balls are overflowed to the side of the game board, there is no fear that excessive game balls are stored in the warp passage and kill the interest of the ball game.

In the ball-ball game machine according to the sixth aspect, since the warp entrance, the warp passage and the warp exit are provided in pairs at left and right symmetrical positions, respectively, the appearance balance of the symbol display device is improved. Further, if the warp entrance is provided only on one of the left and right sides of the symbol display device, the player may hate this, but such a problem can be avoided.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a specific example of a pachinko machine.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a symbol display device of a specific example of a pachinko machine.

FIG. 3 is a partially cutaway front view of the symbol display device of the pachinko machine of the specific example.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view of a symbol display device of a pachinko machine of a specific example, FIG. 4 (a) is a sectional view when a solenoid is turned on, and FIG. 4 (b) is a sectional view when a solenoid is turned off. Is.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of a specific pachinko machine.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a main routine executed by the CPU of the specific pachinko machine.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a subroutine executed by the CPU of the specific pachinko machine.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a subroutine executed by the CPU of the specific pachinko machine.

[Explanation of symbols]

11 ... Pachinko machine (ball game machine), 12 ... Game board, 13 ... Special symbol display device, 14a to 14c ...
・ Starting winning opening, 15 ... Hold display section (planned number display means), 15a to 15d ... Hold display (planned number display means), 16a, 16b ... Warp entrance, 17a ...
Overflow port (overflow port), 18a ... Warp exit, 19 ...
Normal winning opening, 20 ... Warp passage, 21 ... Large winning opening, 22 ... Passage opening / closing mechanism, 23a, 23b ... Entrance detection sensor, 26 ... Discharge top, 27 ... Spring , 29 ... game control board, 30 ... continuous rod, 32 ...
..Solenoids, 33 ... Pins, 34 ... Plungers, 41 ... CPU (opening / closing control means, addition / subtraction means),
42 ... RAM (storage means), 43 ... ROM.

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A symbol display device for displaying a symbol array indicating hit or deviation after variably displaying symbols of a plurality of types when operating conditions are satisfied by the behavior of the game ball, and a warp entrance for entering the game ball, A symbol display device having a warp passage for passing a game ball that has entered the warp entrance and a warp outlet for discharging the game ball that has passed through the warp passage to the game board surface side, and the planned number of times of operation of the symbol display device is stored. In a ball game machine provided with a storage means and a scheduled number display means for displaying the scheduled number of operations, in a closed state, the passage of the game ball through the warp passage is blocked, and in an open state, the passage of the game ball through the warp passage. A passage opening / closing mechanism that allows the passage opening / closing mechanism to close the passage opening / closing mechanism when the planned number of times of operation exceeds a set number of closings, and the planned number of operations becomes equal to or less than an open set number of times. Pinball game machine, characterized in that the serial channel opening and closing mechanism is provided and a switching control means for the open state. 2. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the operating condition is satisfied when the detection means detects the entry or passage of the game ball into a predetermined starting area. Addition / subtraction means for adding 1 to the planned operation number each time the entry or passage of the game ball into the starting area is detected by means, and subtracting 1 from the planned operation number each time the symbol display device is operated. Ball game machine characterized by being provided. 3. The ball game machine according to claim 2, wherein when the addition / subtraction means executes the addition, the addition / subtraction means does not execute the addition if the scheduled number of operations exceeds a preset upper limit value. Characteristic ball game machine. 4. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the passage opening / closing mechanism allows the game ball to pass intermittently when allowing the game ball to pass through the warp passage in an open state. Ball game machine characterized by that. 5. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the passage opening / closing mechanism is closed and a preset number of game balls are stored in the warp passage. A ball-and-ball game machine, characterized in that an overflow port is provided in the warp passage to overflow the ball toward the game board surface side. 6. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the warp entrance, the warp passage, and the warp exit are provided in a pair of left and right symmetrical positions, respectively. Amusement machine.