JP6977919B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, as a gaming machine typified by a pachinko machine, in input Prize device provided on the game board, there is a gaming machine and a non-specific area other than the specific region and the V-zone called V-zone ( For example, see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2006-34728

However, in the case of the conventional example having such a configuration, there are the following problems.

That is, in the conventional pachinko machine, there is a problem that the movement of the game balls in input award the device is limited.

The present invention was made in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a hard game machine motion game ball is limited in input award the device.

In order to achieve such an object, the present invention has the following configuration.

That is, the invention according to claim 1 is
In a gaming machine equipped with a gaming board that forms a gaming area in which a gaming ball is driven.
The game board has a playing ball ball entrance capable ball entrance means, and playing ball winning device ball entrance easy status and game balls you change into a state hardly ball entrance is a predetermined portion of the gaming area Arranged in each
The winning device is
A main body member having an internal space for allowing the player to visually recognize the behavior of the game ball that has entered the ball,
A ball entry portion provided at a predetermined position of the main body member and
A distribution means provided in the internal space of the main body member to distribute and output a game ball from the ball entry portion.
A specific specification provided in the internal space of the main body member, in which a game ball distributed by the distribution means can be entered, and the entry of the game ball triggers the generation of a gaming state advantageous to the player. The entry part and
A non-specific ball entry section provided in the internal space of the main body member, which is a ball entry section other than the specific ball entry section and in which a game ball distributed by the distribution means can enter.
Equipped with
The sorting means is
A first passage for passing a game ball from the ball entry section and discharging the game ball to the specific entry section or the non-specific entry section.
A second passage for discharging the specific ball entry portion more difficultly than the first passage,
A communication portion communicated with the end of the first passage and a communication portion
A member provided in the communication portion, the game ball can be brought into contact with a predetermined surface of the member, and at least the predetermined surface of the member is located at an intersection where the predetermined surface of the member intersects with the traveling direction of the game ball. By doing so, the supply of the game ball to the predetermined portion of the first passage is stopped, and the game ball can be passed through the predetermined surface of the member without contacting the predetermined surface of the member. By locating the surface at the evacuation point where the surface is retracted from the intersection in the direction intersecting the traveling direction of the game ball, the evacuation state is set so that the game ball can be supplied to the predetermined location of the first passage. Members and
Equipped with
The gaming machine guides the game ball to the first passage when the retracting member is in the stopped state, guides the game ball to the second passage when the retracting member is stopped, and the retracting member is the winning device. Is characterized in that, in a normal state where it is difficult to enter a game ball, the communication portion is in a stopped state.

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is difficult to limit the movement of the gaming ball in the winning device.

It is a schematic front view of the pachinko machine of the Example of this invention. It is a front view of the game board of an Example. It is a block diagram which illustrates the electrical connection of the pachinko machine of an Example. It is a perspective view which looked at the game unit in the closed state of a pair of blades from the front upper right. It is a perspective view which looked at the game unit from the front upper right when the pair of blades was in an open state. It is a front view of the game unit in the case where the blade of a winning device is closed. It is a schematic exploded perspective view of the winning device seen from the upper right of the front. It is a detailed exploded perspective view of the winning device seen from the upper right of the front. It is a detailed exploded perspective view of the winning device seen from the upper left of the back surface. It is a partially broken disassembled perspective view of the inside of the winning device which shows how the game ball from the opening / closing entry portion is guided to the first sorting member from the upper right of the front. It is a partially broken perspective view of the inside of the winning device as seen from the front upper right, showing how the game ball from the opening / closing entry portion is guided to the stage through another passage. It is a figure which shows the mode that the game ball from the opening / closing entry part is guided to the 1st distribution member through the introduction passage part, and is the cross-sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. It is a figure which shows the mode that the game ball from the opening / closing entry part is guided to the 1st distribution member through the introduction passage part, and is the cross-sectional view taken along the line BB of FIG. It is a figure which excludes the 1st sorting member in FIG. (A) is a plan view of the first sorting member, (b) is a plan view of the second sorting member, and (c) is a plan view for explaining the positional relationship between the first sorting member and the second sorting member. .. It is a top view of the stage of a winning device. (A) is a vertical cross-sectional view of the winning device when the mountain portion of the stage is located on one side, and (b) is a diagram for explaining the flow of the game ball in (a). (A) is a vertical cross-sectional view of the winning device when the mountain portion of the stage is located on the other side, and (b) is a diagram for explaining the flow of the game ball in (a). It is a figure which shows the swing operation in the left-right direction of the 2nd sorting member when the inside of a prize-winning apparatus is viewed in a plane. (A) to (c) are plan views showing the swing transition from the maximum left swing position to the center position of the second sorting member. (A) and (b) are plan views showing the swing transition of the second sorting member to the maximum right swing position following FIG. 20 (c). (A) is a plan view showing the second sorting member at the maximum left swing position and its drive mechanism portion, and (b) is a view at the maximum right swing position on the contrary. (A) is a vertical cross-sectional view of the winning device when the second sorting member is in the horizontal posture state, and (b) is a vertical cross-sectional view of the winning device when the second sorting member is in the upward posture state. It is a figure which shows the swinging motion in the vertical direction of the 2nd sorting member. (A) is a diagram when the second distribution member is in an intermediate state between each of the three states of FIG. 19, and (b) is a state in which the second distribution member 240 indicated by the alternate long and short dash line in (a) is in an upward posture state. It is a vertical sectional view which shows that. (A) and (b) are side views and plan views of the second sorting member in the upper left facing state, and (c) and (d) are side views and plan views of the second sorting member in the upper right facing state. (A) to (d) are front views of the second sorting member in the horizontal posture state, CC line vertical cross section, plan view and DD line vertical cross section, and (e) to (f) are upward posture states. The plan view, the EE line vertical cross section and the right side view, (h) and (i) are the plan view in the horizontal posture state and the FF line vertical cross section. It is an exploded perspective view seen from the front upper right of the back side member. It is an exploded perspective view seen from the rear upper left of the back side member. It is an exploded perspective view of the bottom side member of a stage. (A) is a plan view of the stopped state, (b) is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along the line GG, (c) is a plan view of the stopped state, and (d) is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along the line HH. It is a front view of the center frame and a winning device of a modification.

The present specification also discloses the following inventions relating to gaming machines.
Conventionally, as a gaming machine typified by, for example, a pachinko machine, a winning device provided in the gaming board at a position different from the starting opening is provided by inserting the gaming ball into the starting opening provided in the gaming board. The movable part of the ball opens, and the game ball can enter the winning device, and whether the gaming ball entered in this winning device is guided to a specific area called the V zone or a non-specific area other than the V zone. There is a gaming machine equipped with a sorting device inside the winning device. In this type of gaming machine, when the gaming ball is guided to the V zone in the normal gaming state, the gaming state advantageous to the player (for example, the jackpot state), for example, the movable part of the winning device is opened for a predetermined number of rounds. Move to the jackpot state. With this sorting device, the behavior of the game ball whether or not it is guided to the V zone can be made interesting, and the fun of the game is improved (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-34728). ..
However, in the case of the conventional example having such a configuration, there are the following problems.
That is, in the conventional pachinko machine, for example, the above-mentioned distribution device blocks the supply of the game ball to the swing discharge passage in the blocked state, and blocks the supply of the game ball to the swing discharge passage in the released state. Some are provided with a movable blocking member that enables supply, but there is a problem that the movement of the game ball is restricted if the movable blocking member is provided in the winning device.
The invention according to the following (0) is made in view of such circumstances, and the movement of the game ball in the distribution device in the winning device is restricted even though the stopping member is provided in the winning device. The purpose is to provide a difficult gaming machine.
(0) In a gaming machine provided with a gaming board that forms a gaming area in which a gaming ball is driven.
In the game board, a ball entry means on which a game ball can enter and a winning device that makes it easy for the game ball to enter are arranged at predetermined positions in the game area.
The winning device is
A main body member having an internal space for allowing the player to visually recognize the behavior of the game ball that has entered the ball,
A ball entry portion provided at a predetermined position of the main body member and
A distribution means provided in the internal space of the main body member to distribute and output a game ball from the ball entry portion.
A specific specification provided in the internal space of the main body member, in which a game ball distributed by the distribution means can be entered, and the entry of the game ball triggers the generation of a gaming state advantageous to the player. The entry part and
A non-specific ball entry section provided in the internal space of the main body member, which is a ball entry section other than the specific ball entry section and in which a game ball distributed by the distribution means can enter.
Equipped with
The sorting means is
A swing discharge passage that swings the game ball from the ball entry portion in the direction of the passage and discharges the game ball to the specific entry portion or the non-specific entry portion.
A communication portion that communicates with the input end of the game ball in the swing discharge passage without a step,
By being located at a stop point other than the entry / exit point of the game ball from the swing discharge passage in the communication portion in the plan view, the supply of the game ball to the swing discharge passage is stopped, and the entry / exit state is reached. It is characterized by being provided with a stop member that is in a stop release state that enables the supply of the game ball to the swing discharge passage by being located at a place other than the place and at the evacuation point retracted from the stop point. A game machine.
According to the invention described in (0) above, the gaming machine includes a gaming board that forms a gaming area in which a gaming ball is driven. In this game board, a ball entry means capable of entering a game ball and a winning device capable of entering a game ball based on the entry of the game ball into the ball entry means are defined in the game area. It is arranged in each place. The winning device includes a main body member, a ball entry unit, a sorting means, a specific ball entry unit, and a non-specific ball entry unit. The main body member has an internal space for allowing the player to visually recognize the behavior of the game ball that has entered the ball. The ball entry portion is provided at a predetermined position on the main body member. The sorting means is provided in the internal space of the main body member, and sorts and outputs the game ball from the ball entry portion. The specific ball entry portion is provided in the internal space of the main body member, and it is possible to enter the game ball distributed by the distribution means, and the game state is advantageous for the player by entering the game ball. It is an opportunity for the occurrence of. The non-specific ball entry section is provided in the internal space of the main body member, and is a ball entry section other than the specific ball entry section, and a game ball sorted by the sorting means can enter the ball. The swing discharge passage of the sorting means swings the game ball from the ball entry portion in the direction of the passage and discharges the game ball to the specific entry portion or the non-specific entry portion. A communication portion is communicated with the input end of the game ball in the swing discharge passage without a step. The stop member is located at a stop point other than the entry / exit point of the game ball from the swing discharge passage in the communication portion in the plan view, so that the supply of the game ball to the swing discharge passage is stopped and the entry / exit state is set. By being located at a place other than the place and at the evacuation place retracted from the stop place, the stop release state is set so that the game ball can be supplied to the swing discharge passage.
Therefore, the game ball that has entered the winning device from the ball entry portion is supplied to the swing discharge passage of the sorting means when the stop member is in the stop release state, and is swung in this swing discharge passage. However, it is possible to go back and forth to the communication part where the input end of the swing discharge passage is communicated without a step, and the stop member is the place where the game ball enters and exits from the swing discharge passage in both the stopped state and the stop release state. Since it does not exist in the above, the swing width is not limited by the stopping member. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of expanding the swing width of the game ball in the swing discharge passage in the sorting means (for example, the sorting device) in the winning device. That is, it is possible to expand the swing space in the distribution device in the winning device while providing the stopping member (movable blocking member) in the winning device.

(1) In the gaming machine according to (0) above,
The swing discharge passage is a first distribution discharge passage for discharging the ball so that the ball can enter the specific entry portion, and the distribution means enters the specific entry portion rather than the first distribution discharge passage. Equipped with a second distribution discharge passage that is difficult to discharge
The stop member guides the game ball to the first distribution discharge passage in the stop release state and to the second distribution discharge passage in the stop state.
Further, the sorting means is provided with a visual recognition member that is integrally driven or interlocked with the state change of the stopping member to the stopped state or the stopped state.

According to the invention described in (1) above, the stopping member of the sorting means puts a game ball in the first distribution discharge passage, which is a swing discharge passage, in the stop release state, and in the second distribution discharge passage in the stop state. invite. The first distribution discharge passage outputs the game ball so that it can enter the specific ball entry section. The second distribution discharge passage outputs the game ball more difficultly to enter the specific entry portion than the first distribution discharge passage. The visual recognition member is integrally driven or interlocked with the state change of the stopping member to the stopped state or the stopped state.

Therefore, since the visual recognition member is integrally driven or interlocked with the state change of the stop member to the stop state or the stop release state, the player can play the game in the first distribution discharge passage by observing the state of the visual recognition member. It can be seen that the ball can be guided (for example, a distribution state advantageous to the player). As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which the player can easily understand the advantageous distribution of the gaming balls by the distribution device in the winning device.

It is better that the swing discharge passage is on the front side (closer to the player), the visual recognition member is located on the front side (closer to the player) than the swing discharge passage, and the stop member swings. It is preferable that the visual recognition member and the stop member are integrally driven or interlocked with each other, which is located on the back side (far side for the player) from the discharge passage. In this case, since the visual recognition member is not hidden by the game ball swinging in the swing discharge passage, the visual recognition member is not difficult to see in the game ball. Further, when the stop member is located on the front side (closer to the player) than the swing discharge passage, the swing discharge passage is located on the back side by that amount, so that the swing discharge passage is used. Although it is inferior in the visibility of the swing of the game ball, since the swing discharge passage is located on the front side (closer to the player) of the stop member, the player can easily see the swing of the game ball. Can be provided to.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
A gaming machine characterized in that the stopping member is normally in a stopped state and is in a stopped release state for a predetermined period when the release condition is satisfied.

Therefore, the stop member is normally in the stop state, and is in the stop release state for a predetermined period when the release condition is satisfied. It is selected, and even if the stop member fails during normal times, it will only be discharged easily through the second distribution discharge passage through the second distribution discharge passage, and it will be unreasonably beneficial to the player due to the failure of the stop member. That is, it is possible to reduce the provision of an unreasonable benefit that the game ball is constantly discharged through the first distribution discharge passage, which is easier to enter the specific entry portion than the second distribution discharge passage). Further, since the stop member is not in the stop release state during the predetermined period when the release condition is satisfied and is not distributed to the first distribution discharge passage, it is possible to detect the failure of the stop member.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above.
The pachinko machine is characterized in that the pachinko machine includes a stairwell portion in which an upper portion of the communication portion is blown out in either a stop state or a stop release state.

According to the invention described in (3) above, the blown-out portion of the stopping member is assumed to have been blown out at the upper portion of the communicating portion in either the stopped state or the stopped-released state. The stop member is not located on the entry / exit point of the game ball from the moving / discharging passage, the game ball is not held while being on the stop member, and the game is played between the communication portion and the stop member. The ball will not be caught.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above.
The winning device includes an introduction passage portion that guides a game ball entered from the entry portion to the communication portion.
A game ball that has been entered from the entry section by a route different from the distribution means is guided to the specific entry section or the non-specific entry section from an intermediate portion of the introduction passage portion, or the said. A separate guide passage that discharges to the outside of the winning device,
A guidance switching means for guiding the game ball from the ball entry portion to the separate guidance passage when a predetermined separate guidance condition is satisfied, and guiding the game ball to the distribution means in other cases.
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the invention described in (4) above, the introduction passage portion of the winning device guides the game ball entered from the entry portion to the communication portion. The separate guidance passage is a route different from the sorting means, and guides the game ball entered from the entry passage to the specific entry section or the non-specific entry section from the middle part of the introduction passage section, or wins a prize. Discharge to the outside of the device. The guidance switching means switches to guide the game ball from the ball entry portion to the separate guidance passage when a predetermined separate guidance condition is satisfied, and to guide the game ball to the distribution means in other cases.

Therefore, when a predetermined different guidance condition is satisfied, the guidance switching means is used from the ball entry section, for example, in the final round period of the V continuation type gaming machine and each round period of the round automatic transition type gaming machine. Since the game ball is guided to another guide passage, the game ball does not collide with the stop member, and the useful life of the stop member can be extended.

Further, when a predetermined separate guidance condition is satisfied, the guidance switching means is provided from the ball entry section, for example, in the final round period of the V continuation type gaming machine and each round period of the round automatic transition type gaming machine. The game ball is guided to another guide passage, and in other cases, for example, a period other than the final round in the V continuation type gaming machine or a normal state other than the jackpot state in the round automatic transition type gaming machine. In the period, it is switched to guide to the distribution means, so it depends on the time in the final round period in the V continuation type gaming machine and each round period in the round automatic transition type gaming machine, that is, regardless of the acquisition of the next round. It is possible to reduce the time, reduce the feeling of delay in the jackpot production, quickly move to the next game, and solve the problem of waiting unnecessarily even though the profits obtained do not change.

Further, for the hall side (game hall side), the time taken regardless of the acquisition of the next round can be reduced, and the substantially operating rate of the gaming machine can be increased by the reduced time.

Further, when a predetermined separate guidance condition is satisfied, for example, in the final round period of the V continuation type gaming machine or the entire round period of the round automatic transition type gaming machine, the gaming ball is different from the sorting means. Through the separate guide passage of the route, the pachinko ball is guided toward the specific entry section or the non-specific entry section faster than the distribution means, or is discharged to the outside of the winning device. There is no problem of stagnation, and the occurrence of residual ball processing can be reduced. That is, the operation of the sorting means is not stopped at the final round of the V continuation type gaming machine or at the time of all rounds of the round automatic transition type gaming machine. It is possible to solve the problem of unintentional residual ball processing caused by the unexpected staying in the winning device.

As a result, it is possible to reduce the time from the entry of the gaming ball into the winning device to the ejection of the gaming ball regardless of the acquisition of the next round, the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved, and the occurrence of residual ball processing can be reduced. A gaming machine can be provided.

(5) In the gaming machine according to (4) above,
The first distribution discharge passage, which is the swing discharge passage, is located on the front side in front of the second distribution discharge passage, and allows the game ball to stay more slowly than the second distribution discharge passage. It is a thing
The winning device includes a stage unit in which a game ball distributed by the distribution means is movable and is guided to either the specific ball entry unit or the non-specific ball entry unit.
The separate guide passage is a gaming machine characterized in that a gaming ball entered from the entry portion is guided to the stage portion faster than the distribution means.

According to the invention described in (5) above, the first distribution discharge passage, which is a swing discharge passage, is located on the front front side of the second distribution discharge passage and is in the second distribution discharge passage. Compared to the game ball, it stays slowly. The winning device includes a stage unit in which the game balls distributed by the distribution means are movable and are guided to either a specific ball entry unit or a non-specific ball entry unit. The separate guide passage guides the game ball entered from the entry portion to the stage portion faster than the sorting means (particularly the swing discharge passage). Therefore, the swing of the game ball in the first distribution discharge passage, which is the swing discharge passage, that is, the slowed game ball is positioned on the front side for the player, so that the state can be shown better. .. Further, since the game ball guided by the separate guide passage without passing through the sorting means (particularly the swing discharge passage) is guided to the stage portion and guided to either the specific entry portion or the non-specific entry portion. Not only is the game ball processed quickly, but the player can visually recognize the game ball that has passed through the separate guide passage on the stage portion, and can confirm the game ball that has entered the winning device.

(6) In the gaming machine according to (5) above,
The introduction passage portion is provided with an opening / closing portion that can be opened / closed at a bottom portion thereof at a predetermined position.
The opening / closing portion has an opening having a size that allows the game ball to fall when it is in the open state, and the game ball passes through the opening / closing portion as it is in the closed state.
The separate guide passage is a gaming machine characterized in that its input side is communicated with the opening of the opening / closing portion and its output side is a hanging passage opened on the stage portion.

According to the invention described in (6) above, an opening / closing portion that can be opened / closed is provided on the bottom surface portion of the introduction passage portion at a predetermined position. This opening / closing portion is formed with an opening having a size that allows the game ball to fall when it is in the open state, and the game ball passes through it as it is in the closed state. In the separate guide passage, the input side is communicated with the opening of the opening / closing part, and the output side is a hanging passage opened on the stage part. It is supplied, and the game ball does not stop due to another guide passage.

(7) In the gaming machine according to (6) above,
The ball entry portion is an opening / closing entrance portion that shifts to an open state in which the game ball can enter based on the entry of the game ball into the ball entry means.
A gaming machine characterized in that the stop member is in the stop release state for a predetermined period in synchronization with the transition of the opening / closing inlet portion to the open state.

According to the invention described in (7) above, the opening / closing entrance portion as a ball entry portion shifts to an open state in which the game ball can enter the ball based on the entry of the game ball into the ball entry means. The stop member is in the stop release state for a predetermined period in synchronization with the transition of the opening / closing inlet portion to the open state. Therefore, the game ball that has entered the open / close entrance portion is guided to the first distribution discharge passage by the stop member that is in the stop release state in synchronization with the open / close entrance portion, and is shaken in the first distribution discharge passage. It may be moved and ejected so as to enter a specific ball entry section. On the other hand, even if the game ball has entered the open / close entrance portion in the open state, if the stopping member is in the stopped state, it is guided to the second distribution discharge passage and the specific entry portion is more than the first distribution discharge passage. It is difficult to enter and is discharged. Therefore, it is possible to make the distribution mode of the game balls in the winning device interesting.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (5) to (7) above.
The stage portion includes a rolling region on which the game balls sorted by the sorting means can roll.
The specific ball entry portion and the non-specific ball entry portion are provided on one side of the rolling region.
The stage portion generates a mountain portion extending in the width direction of the rolling region orthogonal to one side direction in the rolling region in the rolling region, and causes the mountain portion downstream of the rolling region. Equipped with a means of generating waves that move in the direction
The winning device is characterized by including a movable sorting member different from the sorting means, which sorts and outputs at least the game balls supplied from the sorting means in the width direction of the rolling region of the stage portion. A game machine to play.

According to the invention described in (8) above, the stage portion includes a rolling region in which the game balls sorted by the sorting means can roll. The specific ball entry portion and the non-specific ball entry portion are provided on one side of the rolling region. The rippling generating means generates a mountain portion in the rolling region which is continuous in the width direction of the rolling region orthogonal to one side direction in the rolling region, and causes the mountain portion in the downstream direction of the rolling region. Move it. The movable distribution member in the winning device distributes and outputs at least the game balls supplied from the distribution means in the width direction of the rolling region of the stage portion.

Therefore, the rolling region is determined by the timing at which the game ball is distributed and output from the movable sorting member in the width direction of the rolling region of the stage portion and the movement timing of the rippling (mountain portion) in the rolling region by the rippling generating means. The rolling direction of the game ball in is determined. That is, the game ball that rolls in the width direction of the rolling area is affected by the mountain part that moves in the depth direction of the rolling area, so that a synthetic force in the diagonal direction is generated in the game ball and the game ball rolls. Since the moving area starts to roll diagonally, if the game ball is affected by the mountain part when it is output in the width direction of the rolling area, it will roll diagonally from that point, and the game ball. Is output in the width direction of the rolling region, and if it is affected by the mountain part when it advances in that direction for a while, it will roll diagonally from that point, so it has a change in the rolling direction of the game ball. Can be made. That is, although the position where the game ball is output (dropped) from the movable distribution member in the width direction of the rolling region is the same every time, the moving mountain part of the rolling region unexpectedly causes the game ball to flow down in the rolling region. It is possible to have sex, to roll the rolling region in a wide range, and to have a change in whether or not to enter a specific ball entry portion.

In addition, it is possible to show various behaviors of the game ball while simplifying the movement of the mountain part. In other words, since the mountain part is only moved along one side of the rolling region, it is very compact even if the mountain part is controlled by hard or soft, and the operation or stop of the mountain part is controlled sequentially. It can be made more compact than the configuration, and since the mountain part is a simple operation, it is easy to detect fraudulent operations, so it is excellent in fraud countermeasures. In addition, since Yamabe is a simple operation, the player does not have the impression that Yamabe is an illegally controlled gaming machine.

As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of making the behavior of the gaming ball on the stage distributed by the sorting device in the winning device interesting.

(9) In the gaming machine according to (8) above,
A gaming machine characterized in that the rolling region of the stage portion is a horizontal or substantially horizontal region.

According to the invention described in (9) above, since the rolling region of the stage portion is a horizontal or substantially horizontal region, the game ball output in the width direction of the rolling region advances in the output direction. Suddenly, when affected by the mountain part that moves in the depth direction of the rolling area, a synthetic force in the diagonal direction is generated in the game ball, and the game ball starts rolling in the rolling area in the diagonal direction. Rippling (mountain part) in the rolling region by the wave generating means can be used as an opportunity to move toward one side of the rolling region.

(10) In the gaming machine according to (8) or (9) above,
The movable distribution member has a first output section that outputs a game ball from the ball entry section in the forward direction toward the specific ball entry section without going through the stage section, and a game ball from the ball entry section. A gaming machine, characterized in that it is provided with a second output unit that outputs the speed in the width direction of the rolling region of the stage unit.

According to the invention described in (10) above, the game ball output forward from the first output unit of the movable distribution member may enter the specific ball entry unit without going through the rolling region. , It is possible to prevent the game ball output from the first output section from being blocked from entering the specific entry section by the moving mountain portion of the rolling region, and the game ball is output from the first output section to the specific entry section. You can secure the profit of entering the ball. Further, it is possible to provide the fun that the game ball output from the second output unit in the width direction of the rolling region may enter the specific entry portion under the influence of the mountain portion moving in the rolling region. ..

(11) In the gaming machine according to any one of (8) to (10) above.
The movable distribution member is provided with a support means for supporting the movable distribution member on the rolling region of the stage portion with a space between the movable distribution member and the rolling region so that a game ball can pass therethrough. A gaming machine characterized by that.

According to the invention described in (11) above, the supporting means supports the movable distribution member on the rolling region of the stage portion with a space between the rolling region and the rolling region so that the game ball can pass therethrough. Therefore, the game ball can be rolled in the lower region of the movable distribution member in the rolling region, and the rolling region of the stage portion can be fully utilized in the width direction. In addition, the player may see whether or not the game ball that rolls in the rolling area of the stage portion appears after being hidden once when passing under the movable sorting member and enters the specific entry portion. Yes, it is possible to make the behavior of the game ball even more interesting.

(12) In the gaming machine according to (11) above,
The movable distribution member is a gaming machine characterized in that it is an opaque member.

According to the invention described in (12) above, since the movable distribution member is an opaque member, the game ball rolling in the rolling region of the stage portion is temporarily hidden when passing under the movable distribution member. After that, the player may see whether or not the ball enters the specific ball entry portion by appearing from under the movable sorting member, and the behavior of the game ball can be further interesting.

(13) In the gaming machine according to (11) above,
The movable distribution member is a gaming machine characterized in that it is a transparent member or a translucent member.

According to the invention described in (13) above, since the movable sorting member is a transparent member or a translucent member, the game ball rolling in the rolling region of the stage portion is completely passed under the movable sorting member. The player may see whether or not to enter the specific ball entry part by appearing from under the movable sorting member without hiding in the game, and confirming the rolling of the game ball without losing sight of it. can do.

(14) In the gaming machine according to any one of (8) to (13) above.
The stage portion is a gaming machine characterized in that the stage portion is provided with wall portions for stopping the game ball in the rolling region at both ends in the width direction of the rolling region.

According to the invention described in (14) above, since the stage portion is provided with wall portions for stopping the game ball in the rolling region at both ends in the width direction of the rolling region, the stage portion is movable. Even if the game ball output from the member in the width direction of the rolling region reaches both ends in the width direction of the rolling region, it is reflected by the walls at both ends and rolled to the reflected game ball. The moving mountain part in the area can act to change the rolling direction, and not only can the game ball be directed in the direction opposite to the output direction of the movable distribution member, but also by the moving mountain part. The rolling direction of the game ball can be changed.

(15) In the gaming machine according to any one of (8) to (14) above.
The back side portion of the movable sorting member located on the back side in the internal space is the base end side, and the front side portion of the movable sorting member located on the front side in the internal space is the tip end side. The gaming machine, characterized in that it is provided with a lateral swinging means for laterally swinging the tip end side in the internal space with the base end side of the movable distribution member as an axis.

According to the invention described in (15) above, since the lateral swinging means swings laterally in the internal space with the proximal end side of the movable sorting member as an axis, the lateral swinging means rolls from the movable sorting member. It is possible to give diversity in the output direction to the moving region, and it is possible to create more diverse behaviors of the game ball in relation to the moving mountain part in the rolling region.

(16) In the gaming machine according to any one of (8) to (14) above.
A gaming machine characterized by comprising a vertical swinging means for swinging the tip end side in the internal space in the vertical direction with the base end side of the movable distribution member as an axis.

According to the invention described in (16) above, since the vertical swinging means swings in the vertical direction in the internal space with the base end side of the movable sorting member as an axis and the tip end side as an axis, the tip of the movable sorting member By changing between an upward posture with the side facing up and a downward posture with the tip side of the movable sorting member facing downward, it is possible to change the output direction of the game ball in the movable sorting member, and the movable sorting member can be changed. It is possible to give more variety in the output direction from to the rolling region, and it is possible to create more diverse behaviors of the game ball in relation to the moving mountain part in the rolling region.

(17) In the gaming machine according to any one of (8) to (14) above.
When the tip side of the movable distribution member is swung laterally in the internal space with the base end side as an axis, the tip side is reciprocated twice in the vertical direction in the internal space, so that the front view can be seen. A gaming machine characterized in that it is equipped with a bi-mountain swinging means that swings the tip side in a substantially bi-mountain shape.

According to the invention described in (17) above, the bifurcated rocking means is movable when the tip side of the movable distribution member is swung laterally in the internal space with the base end side as an axis. By reciprocating the tip side of the sorting member twice in the vertical direction in the internal space, the tip side of the movable sorting member is swung in a substantially two-mountain shape in the front view, so that the tip side of the movable sorting member is the front view. In the posture located at the foot of the two mountains, the game ball may be output from the first output section toward the specific entry section without going through the rolling region, and the tip side of the movable sorting member is the second in front view. In the posture located at the top of the mountain, the game ball may be output from the second output unit in the width direction of the rolling region, and the output direction from the movable distribution member can be varied.

(18) In the gaming machine according to (0) above, or in the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (17) above.
The gaming machine is a pachinko machine.

According to the gaming machine according to the above (18), it is possible to provide a pachinko machine capable of expanding the swing width of the game ball in the swing discharge passage in the sorting means (for example, the sorting device) in the winning device. The basic configuration of the pachinko machine is provided with an operation handle, and a ball as a game medium is launched into a predetermined game area according to the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. There is a winning (or passing through the operating gate) in the operating port. Further, when a special gaming state occurs, a winning device (variable winning means, a specific winning opening, etc.) arranged at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner to enable a ball to be won, and the number of winnings thereof. The value given according to the value (including not only the prize ball but also the data written on the magnetic card) is given.

Hereinafter, various embodiments of the pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter, simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter, simply referred to as a “pachinko machine”) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming board 30 of the pachinko machine 10. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical connection of the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 has an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10 and is fixed to a game island of a game hall (hall), and one side portion (for example, the front surface) of the outer frame 11. An inner frame 12 that is openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 11 with the left side portion in view) as an opening / closing axis, and an inner frame 12 having one side portion (for example, the left side portion in front view) as an opening / closing axis J1. It is provided with a front frame set 14 that can be freely opened and closed with respect to the frame 12.

The outer frame 11 is formed of a wooden plate material in a rectangular shape as a whole when viewed from the front, and each plate material is assembled by a detachable fastener such as a machine screw. In the present embodiment, for example, the outer dimension of the outer frame 11 in the vertical direction is 809 mm (inner dimension 771 mm), and the outer dimension in the left-right direction is 518 mm (inner dimension 480 mm). The outer frame 11 may be made of a light metal such as resin or aluminum.

The inner frame 12 is roughly classified into a resin base (not shown) as a main member forming the outer shape thereof and a game board 30 (see FIG. 2) attached to the 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 the resin base (not shown).

Specifically, the resin base (not shown) has an outer shape having a substantially rectangular shape in a front view, and an opening having a substantially central portion as the center of the opening (with the gaming area 30a described later using FIG. 2). It is a plate-shaped member having an opening of the same size).

The front frame set 14 is attached to the inner frame 12 so as to be openable and closable with the vertical opening / closing shaft J1 as the axis on the left side of the front view. 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 detachably attached to the back surface side of the resin base so that the game area 30a is located at the opening of the resin base (not shown).

Here, the front frame set 14 will be described in a little 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 opening and closing shaft extending vertically to the left side when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10 is the axis. It can be opened to the front side.

As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame set 14 has a lower plate unit 13 located at the lowermost portion, an upper plate unit 21 located above the lower plate unit 13, and the upper plate unit 21 when viewed from the front. It is roughly classified into a glass frame portion 23 located on the upper side of the above. The lower plate unit 13, the upper plate unit 21, and the glass frame portion 23 are attached to each of the front side portions of the base plate body (not shown) to form a front frame set 14.

As shown in FIG. 1, the lower plate unit 13 is fixed by a fastener such as a screw so as to be located at the lowermost portion of the front frame set 14. The lower plate unit 13 is provided with a lower plate 15, a ball pulling lever 17, and a game ball launch handle 18 on the front side thereof.

The lower plate 15 as a ball receiving plate is provided in a substantially central portion of the lower plate unit 13, and the game balls discharged from the discharge port 16 can be stored in the lower plate 15. The ball pulling lever 17 is for pulling out (discharging) the game ball in the lower plate 15, and by moving the ball pulling lever 17 to the left side in FIG. 1, a predetermined position on the bottom surface of the lower plate 15 is removed. The game ball that has been opened and stored in the lower plate 15 can be pulled out downward through the opening portion on the bottom surface of the lower plate 15.

As shown in FIG. 1, the game ball launching handle 18 is arranged so as to project to the right side of the lower plate 15 and to the front side. In response to the operation of the game ball launching handle 18 by the player, the game ball is driven into the game area 30a of the game board 30 shown in FIG. 2 by the game ball launching device 38. The game ball launching device 38 is composed of, for example, a game ball launching handle 18 and a launching device 229 (see FIG. 3). As shown in FIG. 1, the sound output unit 24 is located at two upper left and right positions in the front view of the front frame set 14, from speakers 48 (see FIG. 3) provided inside or at the back of the front frame set 14. It is an output port for outputting the sound of.

As shown in FIG. 1, the upper plate unit 21 is fixed by a fastener such as a screw so as to be located at a lower portion of the front frame set 14 (a position directly above the above-mentioned lower plate 15), and is a game ball. It is provided with an upper plate 19 as a saucer for the above. Here, the upper plate 19 is a ball receiving plate for temporarily storing the game balls and leading them toward the game ball launching device 38 while arranging them in a row.

As shown in FIG. 1, the glass frame portion 23 includes a window portion 101 formed on the upper side of the precision plate unit 21.

That is, as shown in FIG. 1, the front frame set 14 has most of the game area 30a (see FIG. 2) of the game board 30 external to the central portion of the glass frame portion 23 located above the upper plate unit 21. A window portion 101 having a substantially vertically elongated elliptical shape is formed so as to be visually recognizable from the above. Specifically, the window portion 101 has a substantially vertically elongated elliptical shape and a hollow in the center, and a glass unit (not shown) is a front frame set 14 so as to cover the hollow portion with a glass plate 137 having a substantially vertically elongated elliptical shape or the like. 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. The substantially central portion of the window portion 101 may be linear, and the glass plate 137 may also be adapted to the shape. Further, the glass plate 137 is not limited to glass, and any material thereof may be used as long as it is a transparent plate having a predetermined strength.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the glass frame portion 23 includes various illuminated portions (first illuminated portion 102, second illuminated portion 103, and third illuminated portion 104) around the window portion 101. ing. That is, as shown in FIG. 1, the front frame set 14 has a first illuminated portion 102 (left illuminated portion) with a built-in LED or the like at a left portion around the window portion 101 when viewed from the front. The second illuminated portion 103 (right illuminated portion) having an LED or the like built in the right portion around the window portion 101, and the third illuminated portion 104 having an LED or the like built in the upper portion around the window portion 101. (Upper illumination part) is provided. These illuminated units play a role of enhancing the effect of effect during the game by controlling the change of the light emitting mode such as lighting and blinking according to the change of the gaming state at the time of a big hit or a predetermined reach.

In the pachinko machine 10, the first illumination unit 102, the second illumination unit 103, and the third illumination unit 104 function as jackpot lamps, and by turning on and blinking at the time of jackpot, the jackpot is being hit. Notify. In addition, the first illumination unit 102 and the second illumination unit 103 of the pachinko machine 10 are provided with a prize ball lamp 105 that lights up while paying out the prize ball, and an error indicator lamp 106 that lights up when a predetermined error occurs. ing. Further, a small window 107 made of transparent resin is provided on the peripheral edge of the window portion 101 at a position diagonally lower to the right so that a part of the inner frame 12 surface, the game board 30 surface, and the like can be visually recognized. Since the predetermined portion of the small window 107 is made flat, the certificate stamp S1 (see FIG. 2) attached to the lower right corner of the game board 30 can be suitably read from the planar portion of the small window 107 by a machine. be able to.

Further, a ball lending operation unit 120 is arranged below the window unit 101, and the ball lending operation unit 120 is provided with a ball lending button 121 and a return button 122. When the ball lending operation unit 120 is operated with bills, cards (for example, prepaid cards), etc. inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, the ball lending operation unit 120 is operated in response to the operation. Gaming balls will be rented. The ball lending button 121 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on the information recorded on the card or the like (recording medium), and the lending ball is supplied to the upper plate 19 as long as the remaining amount is present on the card or the like. Will be done. The return button 122 is operated when requesting the return of the card or the like inserted in the card unit. The ball lending operation unit 120 may be further provided with a frequency display unit (not shown). This frequency display unit (not shown) displays the balance information of the card or the like. A pachinko machine, a so-called cash machine, in which a game ball is directly lent to an upper plate from a ball lending device or the like without going through a card unit does not require a ball lending operation unit 120. Therefore, a decorative sticker or the like is attached to the installation portion of the ball rental operation unit 120. As a result, it is possible to standardize the ball lending operation unit between the pachinko machine using the card unit and the cash machine.

Next, the configuration of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 has a shape in which both corners on the left side of the square plywood are removed from the front view, and the peripheral portion (outer portion of the rails 51 and 52 described later) is inside. It is attached in a state of being in contact with the back side of the resin base (not shown) of the frame 12, and the game area 30a, which is a substantially central portion on the front side of the game board 30, is 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.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 is provided with rails 51 and 52 for guiding the game ball launched from the game ball launcher 38 (see FIG. 1) to the upper part of the game board 30. The game ball launched by the rotation operation of the game ball launch handle 18 is guided to a predetermined game area 30a through the ball guide passage 49 described later of the plurality of rails 51 and 52. The plurality of rails 51 and 52 are long stainless steel metal strip-shaped members, and are double-mounted on the game board 30 inside and outside. The inner rail 51 is formed in a substantially vertical elliptical ring except for about 1/4 above. The outer rail 52 is formed so that a part (mainly the left side portion) faces the inner rail 51. In such a case, the guide rail is formed by the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52, and the ball guide passage 49 is formed by the portions where the rails 51 and 52 are parallel to each other at a predetermined interval (the portion on the left side when facing the rail). .. 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 in which the front side is open.

A return ball prevention member 53 is attached to the tip end portion (upper left portion in FIG. 2) of the inner rail 51. As a result, the situation in which the game ball once guided from the ball guide passage 49 between the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52 to the upper part of the game board 30 returns to the inside of the ball guide passage 49 can be prevented. It has become. Further, in a state where the game board 30 is attached to the inner frame 12, the position corresponding to the maximum flight portion of the game ball on the outer rail 52 (upper right portion in FIG. 2: portion corresponding to the tip portion of the outer rail 52). Is configured so that the return rubber 54 (member shown by the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 2) provided on the inner frame 12 is located. Therefore, the game ball launched with a momentum equal to or higher than a predetermined value hits the return rubber 54 and is repelled. Since the outer rail 52 is made of a long 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. As shown by the broken line in FIG. 2, the wall portion 55 (shown by the broken line in FIG. 2) formed in the inner frame 12 is located from the tip end portion of the outer rail 52 to the right end portion of the inner rail 51. The right side of the game area 30 is partitioned by the above method.

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

Next, the game area 30a of the game board 30 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the game area 30a is partitioned into a substantially vertically elongated elliptical shape by the inner peripheral portions (inner and outer rails) of the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52. In particular, in the present embodiment, the game board 30 is formed. The game area 30a partitioned on the board surface of the player is largely configured.

In the present embodiment, the gaming area 30a is viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, except for the area of the guide rail which is a parallel portion of the inner and outer rails 51 and 52 among the areas surrounded by the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52. It is an area. Therefore, since the guide rail portion is not included in the game area 30a, the limit position on the left side of the game area 30a is specified not by the outer rail 52 but by the inner rail 51. Similarly, the right 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 game area 30a is specified by the outer rail 52.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 is arranged below the first starting port 31 arranged at two locations on the left side and the right side below the board surface, and below the first starting port 31 located on the lower left side of the board surface. It is provided with a second starting port 33.

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

As shown in FIG. 2, the 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 (for example, a predetermined effect display according to the state of the winning device 40) on the display screen 61. The winning device 40 is capable of entering the game ball B flowing down the game area 30a based on the entry of the game ball B into the first starting port 31 or the second starting opening 33.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the gaming unit 200 is arranged on the entire outer circumference of the display screen 61 of the display device 60 in a front view thereof, and is arranged in a state where the corners of the display screen 61 are hidden. It is equipped with a center frame 90. The center frame 90 may be arranged at least in a part around the display screen 61. For example, the center frame 90 may be arranged in a state where the end portion of the display screen 61 is hidden, or may be arranged in at least a part around the display screen 61 without hiding the display screen 61. It may be a thing.

Here, the structure of the display device 60, the winning device 40, and the center frame 90 in the game unit 200 will be described in a little more detail with reference to FIGS. 4 to 6. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the gaming unit 200 when the pair of blades 41a and 41b are closed, as viewed from the front upper right. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the gaming unit 200 when the pair of blades 41a and 41b are in the open state, as viewed from the front upper right. FIG. 6 is a front view of the gaming unit 200 when the blades 41a and 41b of the winning device 40 are in the closed state. In FIGS. 4 and 5, a part of the guide passage portion 92 is not shown.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game unit 200 is attached to the central portion of the game area 30a of the game board 30, and the display device 60 and the winning device 40 are located at the central portion in the width direction of the game area 30a and in that order. It is in a state of being arranged side by side in the vertical direction from the top.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the game unit 200 is formed by integrally forming the center frame 90 and the winning device 40. That is, the center frame 90 and the main body member 210 described later of the winning device 40 are assembled to form an integral structure. The center frame 90 and the main body member 210 described later of the winning device 40 may be inseparably molded, for example, into an integral structure.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 collects the game balls B that did not enter the first start port 31, the second start port 33, or the winning device 40 at the lowermost position in the game area 30a. It has an out port 36.

These first starting port 31, second starting port 33, game unit 200 (winning device 40, center frame 90) and the like are respectively in each through hole 247a (not shown) formed by router processing in the game board 30. It is arranged in the game board 30 and attached from the front side of the game board 30 with screws or the like. The above-mentioned first starting port 31 and second starting port 33 correspond to the ball entry means in the present invention.

Here, the structure of the center frame 90 will be described. As shown in FIGS. 2, 4 to 6, the center frame 90 is provided with entry openings 91 into which the game ball B can enter, for example, on both the left and right sides. Further, as shown in FIGS. 2, 4, and 6, the center frame 90 is guided by a guide passage portion 92 that guides the passage of the game ball B that has entered the entry port 91 and the guide passage portion 92. A swing stage 93 provided at a lower position of the display device 60 for visually swinging (or rolling, moving, one-way, etc.) the game ball B, and the swing stage 93. A discharge unit 94 is provided at a position below the display device 60 to discharge 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.

As shown in FIG. 4, the swing stage 93 includes a plurality of steps (two steps in the embodiment) of swing surfaces in which the game ball B swings in the width direction in the front view. Specifically, the two-stage rocking surface is composed of a first rocking surface 93a on the innermost side and a second rocking surface 93b on the front side and lower side. The game ball B flows down in the order of the first rocking surface 93a and the second rocking surface 93b.

As shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the discharge unit 94 displays the game ball B from the swing stage 93 at a position below the display device 60 and on the upper part of the winning device 40 in a discharge range narrower than the screen width of the display screen 61. It is to be discharged.

Subsequently, the winning device 40 at the position directly below the center frame 90 in the game unit 200 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 18.

FIG. 7 is a schematic exploded perspective view of the winning device 40 as viewed from the upper right of the front. FIG. 8 is a detailed exploded perspective view of the winning device 40 as viewed from the upper right of the front. FIG. 9 is a detailed exploded perspective view of the winning device 40 as viewed from the upper left of the back surface. FIG. 10 is a partially broken disassembled perspective view of the inside of the winning device 40 as viewed from the upper right of the front, showing how the game ball B from the opening / closing ball entry portion 220 is guided to the first sorting member 230. FIG. 11 is a partially broken perspective view of the inside of the winning device 40 as viewed from the upper right of the front, showing how the game ball B from the opening / closing entry portion 220 is guided to the stage 250 through the separate passage 265. FIG. 12 is a view showing how the game ball B from the opening / closing ball entry portion 220 is guided to the first distribution member 230 through the introduction passage portion 222, and is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. FIG. 13 is a view showing how the game ball B from the opening / closing ball entry portion 220 is guided to the first distribution member 230 through the introduction passage portion 222, and is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB of FIG. FIG. 14 is a diagram excluding the first sorting member 230 in FIG. 13. 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 a position of the first distribution member 230 and the second distribution member 240. It is a top view for demonstrating the relationship. FIG. 16 is a plan view of the stage 250 of the winning device 40. FIG. 17A is a vertical cross-sectional view of the winning device 40 when the mountain portion 252 of the stage 250 is located on one side (specific winning portion 260 side: downstream side), and FIG. 17B is FIG. 17 (b). It is a figure for demonstrating the flow of the game ball B in a). FIG. 18A is a vertical cross-sectional view of the winning device 40 when the mountain portion 252 of the stage 250 is located on the other side, and FIG. 18B shows the flow of the game ball B in FIG. 18A. It is a figure for demonstrating.

As shown in FIGS. 2, 4 to 6, the winning device 40 has a main body member 210 having an internal space for allowing the player to visually recognize the behavior of the entered game ball B, and discharging the main body member 210. A game ball B that is provided directly under the portion 94 and flows down the outside of the center frame 90 in the game area 30a based on the fact that the game ball B enters the first start port 31 or the second start port 33. An opening / closing entry section 220 that shifts to an open state in which a ball can enter, an introduction passage section 222 that guides a game ball B that has entered the opening / closing entry section 220 into the inside of the winning device 40, and an internal space of the main body member 210. The first distribution member 230, which is provided in the introduction passage portion 222 and is guided to the internal space of the main body member 210 to be retained and distributed, and the game ball B distributed by the first distribution member 230 are movable. The second distribution member 240 of the formula, the stage 250 on which the game ball B from the second distribution member 240 and the game ball B from another passage 265, which will be described later, can move (flow down), and the stage in the internal space of the main body member 210. It is possible to enter the game ball B provided on one side of the 250 and distributed by the second distribution member 240, and the game ball B enters the ball, which triggers the generation of a game state advantageous to the player. The specific winning section 260 (V zone) is provided on one side of the stage 250 in the internal space of the main body member 210, and is a winning section different from the specific winning section 260 (V zone), and is a second distribution member. It is equipped with a normal winning section 262 in which the game ball B distributed in 240 can be entered.

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 that moves (flows down) the stage 250 is one of the stages 250. The ball is designed to enter either the specific winning section 260 (V zone) on the side or the normal winning section 262.

As shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, the main body member 210 is located on the front side thereof, has a front side member 211 having a viewing opening 211a, a right side member 212 located on the right side thereof, and a left side position on the left side thereof. A member 213, a back surface side member 214 located on the back surface side thereof, an upper side member 215 located on the upper side thereof, and a bottom surface side member 216 located on the bottom surface side thereof, and the front surface side member 211 and the right side member thereof are provided. An internal space is formed by the 212, the left side member 213, the back side member 214, the upper side member 215, and the bottom surface side member 216.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the opening / closing ball entry portion 220 is located at a location (see FIGS. 7 and 8) of the upper member 215 of the main body member 210, which is a location directly below the discharge portion 94 of the center frame 90. It is provided. In the first state (ball entry restricted state), the open / closed ball entry portion 220 allows the game ball B from the discharge portion 94 of the center frame 90 to enter the ball, but the outside of the center frame 90 in the game area 30a can be entered. It is difficult (or even impossible) to enter the flowing game ball B. Further, the opening / closing entry portion 220 is in a second state (entry) that is more open than the first state (entry restricted state) based on the fact that the game ball B has entered the first start opening 31 or the second start opening 33. The ball restriction release state (for example, the open state) is set, and in this second state (ball entry restriction release state, for example, the open state), the game ball B from the discharge unit 94 can enter the ball and is outside the center frame 90. The game ball B flowing down is easier to enter than in the first state (entry restricted state).

The game unit 200 may be different from the present embodiment. That is, the center frame 90 is provided with a passage plate shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 6, and the tip ends of the pair of blades 41a and 41b in the closed state are in contact with or close to both ends of the passage plate, and the pair is in the open state. By forming an opening between the tip end side of the blades 41a and 41b and both ends of the passage plate, the game ball B from the discharge portion 94 of the center frame 90 can be placed on either the left or right side of the passage plate. If the pair of blades 41a and 41b flow down in the direction and the pair of blades 41a and 41b are closed, the game ball B from the passage plate is discharged to the game area 30a without entering the opening / closing entry portion 220, and the pair of blades 41a and 41b. If is in the open state, the game ball B from the passage plate opens and closes through the opening (the opening formed between the tip end side of the pair of blades 41a and 41b in the open state and both ends of the passage plate). The ball may be entered into the ball entry portion 220.

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

As shown in FIG. 5, the opening / closing ball opening / closing portion 220 is opened by rotating the pair of blades 41a and 41b so that the tip ends are separated from each other with the shaft portion 41c on the lower end side as the axis. A second state in which the game ball B flowing down the outside of the center frame 90 can enter (a state in which the entry restriction is released, for example, an open state) and a pair of blades 41a and 41b form the shaft portion 41c as shown in FIG. It is possible to shift to the first state (ball entry restriction state) in which the tip side is rotated so as to be closer to each other than the second state (ball entry restriction release state, for example, open state) as the axis, and a pair. The blades 41a and 41b are located within the width of the center frame 90 and the winning device 40 in the open state.

The opening / closing entry portion 220 has a center frame regardless of the first state (ball entry restriction state: see FIG. 4) or the second state (ball entry restriction release state, for example, open state: see FIG. 5) of the blades 41a and 41b. The game ball B from the discharge unit 94 of the 90 can win a prize in the winning device 40, but in the first state (ball entry restricted state) of the blades 41a and 41b shown in FIG. 4, the center frame 90 in the game area 30a. It is difficult for the game ball B to flow down the outside of the center frame 90 in the game area 30a in the second state (the ball entry restriction release state) of the blades 41a and 41b shown in FIG. It is possible to win a prize in the winning device 40.

Further, the pair of blades 41a and 41b are opened in a predetermined time (for example, once for 2 seconds in this embodiment) after a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) from the detection of the ball entering the first starting port 31. It has become like. Further, the blades 41a and 41b perform a predetermined opening (in this embodiment, for example, once for 2 seconds, twice in succession) after a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) from the detection of the ball entering the second starting port 33. ) Is to be done. The opening time may be changed to an arbitrary time other than 2 seconds (for example, an arbitrary time such as 1.8 seconds).

As shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, the introduction passage portion 222 once guides the game ball B that has entered through the opening 41e of the opening / closing entry portion 220 toward the back at a substantially central portion of the opening / closing entry portion 220. A pair of L-shaped passages 223 that guide laterally from the to the left and right are provided in a state of being arranged symmetrically, and a pair of front-facing passages that are communicated with each other on the downstream side of both L-shaped passages 223 and guide the game ball B to the front side. It is equipped with 224. The pair of L-shaped passages 223 in the introduction passage portion 222 are provided on the upper member 215 as shown in FIGS. 7 and 12. Further, the front-facing passage 224 on the right side of the introduction passage portion 222 is provided on the upper side of the right side member 212 as shown in FIGS. 7 and 12. The front-facing passage 224 on the left side of the introduction passage portion 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 introduction passage portion 222 on the left side (that is, on the downstream side of the front-facing passage 224 on the left side) and on the right side. It is provided with a branch passage 233 including a first passage 231 and a second passage 232 that communicate with each other so as to bridge the downstream side of the introduction passage portion 222 (that is, the downstream side of the front facing passage 224 on the right side).

The first passage 231 of the branch passage 233 is located on the back side, and a discharge hole 231a for dropping the game ball B toward the second distribution member 240 is provided at the middle position of the passage of the first passage 231. I have. As will be described later, the game ball B from the first passage 231 is widely discharged from the second distribution member 240 via the stage 250 or directly toward the specific winning section 260 (V zone) or the normal winning section 262. Therefore, it is more difficult to enter the specific winning section 260 (V zone) than the second passage 232.

Further, the second passage 232 of the branch passage 233 is located on the front side, and is a swing passage in which the center side is lower than the both end sides in the front view. At the middle position of the passage, a discharge inclined portion 232a for discharging the game ball B toward the second distribution member 240 is provided. That is, the second passage 232 swings the game ball B in the direction of the passage and discharges the game ball B toward the second distribution member 240, and the specific winning unit 260 (V zone) or the normal winning unit is discharged from the second distribution member 240. Directly ejected to any of 262.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 31 described later, the first distribution member 230 is a communication passage 310 that communicates with the input end of the game ball B of the second passage 232 without a step, and a communication passage 310 in a plan view. By being located at a stop point other than the entry / exit point of the game ball B from the second passage 232, the supply of the game ball B to the second passage 232 is stopped, and the place is other than the entry / exit point. It is provided with a movable restricting member 312 that is in a stop-released state, which enables the game ball B to be supplied to the second passage 232 by being located at the evacuation point retracted from the stop point. As shown in the enlarged view in the alternate long and short dash line circle in FIG. 10, the game ball B is guided to the first passage 231 in the stopped state (the state in which the regulating member 312 is in the slanted posture).

That is, the regulating member 312 guides the game ball B to the second passage 232 in the stopped release state shown in FIGS. 31 (a) and 31 (b), and the second in the stopped state shown in FIGS. 31 (c) and 31 (d). The guidance to the passage 232 is blocked by the regulation member 312, and the game ball B is guided to the first passage 231.

More specifically, in the restricting member 312 in the stop release state shown in FIGS. 31 (a) and 31 (b), the restricting member 312 is moved upward at a position one step lower than the passage surface of the front facing passage 224. Since it fits in the horizontal posture without protruding, the game ball B from the front-facing passage 224 passes over the regulation member 312 as it is and reaches the continuous passage 310, and guides the game ball B to the second passage 232. On the other hand, in the stopped state shown in FIGS. 31 (c) and 31 (d), the restricting member 312 is in an inclined posture in which the restricting member 312 protrudes upward at a position higher than the passage surface of the front facing passage 224. The guidance to the passage 232 is blocked by the regulation member 312, and the game ball B is guided to the first passage 231.

Further, the restricting member 312 is normally stopped, and is stopped for a predetermined period when the release condition is satisfied (in this embodiment, a predetermined period after winning a prize in the first starting port 31 or the second starting port 33). It is in the released state. Specifically, as will be described later, the blades 41a and 41b of the winning device 40 are simultaneously opened once (opened for 2 seconds) or twice (opened for 2 seconds) based on the winning of the first starting port 31 or the second starting port 33 (opening for 2 seconds). (Opening is performed twice for 2 seconds), and in synchronization with this, the restricting member 312 is in the stop release state for a predetermined period (for example, 0.2 seconds). Strictly speaking, in order to realize the stop release state of the regulating member 312 during a part of the period during which the game ball B entering from the open blades 41a and 41b can reach the regulating member 312, the winning device 40 The restricting member 312 is released from the stop for 0.2 seconds, for example, 1 second after the blades 41a and 41b of the above are opened.

As shown in FIG. 31, the regulating member 312 includes a notch portion 314 in which the upper portion of the communication passage 310 is blown out in either the stopped state or the stopped release state. That is, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 31A, the cutout portion 314 of the regulating member 312 is in a plan view state, and the game ball B enters and exits from the second passage 232 in the continuous passage 310. It has an abbreviated U-shape that is open so that it does not exist in the place.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the first distribution member 230 includes a decorative member 316 that is integrally driven or interlocked with the change of the state of the regulation member 312 to the stop state or the stop release state. That is, the front side portion of the regulation member 312 is a decorative member 316 for decoration. A separate decorative member 316 may be attached to the front surface side of the regulating member 312.

Here, the configuration of the transition mechanism unit 320 that shifts the regulation member 312 in the right side member 212 to the stopped state or the stopped release state will be described. As shown in FIG. 10, the transfer mechanism unit 320 in the right side member 212 is a front upper side portion of the right side member 212 and is provided at the tip end portion of the front facing passage 224 so as to be capable of changing the state. An abbreviated transmission member 322 in which the protrusion 312a of the regulation member 312 is inserted into the mounting hole 322a on the tip end side and the central portion is pivotally supported inside the right side member 212, and the base of the transmission member 322. A connecting member 324 having a mounting hole 324a into which an operating protrusion 322b formed near the end side is inserted, and a movable piece 326a to which the connecting member 324 is mounted are placed at a reference position and a protruding position protruding from the reference position. It is equipped with a solenoid 326 for decorative members that can be transformed into and.

That is, when the movable piece 326a of the decorative member solenoid 326 is located at the protruding position, the connecting member 324 attached to the movable piece 326a also protrudes, and the protruding connecting member 324 causes the transmission member 322 to protrude. In the lowered posture, the mounting hole 322a on the tip end side of the transmission member 322 in the lowered posture is located on the lower side, and the protrusion 312a of the regulating member 312 inserted into the mounting hole 322a in the lower position is also located on the lower side. Therefore, the regulating member 312 is in a stopped state (inclined posture), the guidance to the second passage 232 is blocked, and the decorative member 316 integrated with the regulating member 312 is also in a stopped state of the regulating member 312. ..

On the contrary, when the movable piece 326a of the decorative member solenoid 326 is located at the reference position, the connecting member 324 attached to the movable piece 326a also does not project, and the non-projecting connecting member Due to the 324, the transmission member 322 is in a raised posture, and the position of the mounting hole 322a on the tip end side of the transmission member 322 in this raised posture is located at a raised position higher than the lowered position, and is inserted into the mounting hole 322a at this raised position. Since the protrusion 312a of the regulating member 312 is also located in the raised position, the regulating member 312 is in the stop release state (horizontal posture), and the guidance to the second passage 232 is possible, and the decoration is integrated with the regulating member 312. The member 316 is also in a state of indicating the stop release state of the regulation member 312.

Since the configuration of the transition mechanism unit 320 in the left side member 213 is the same as described above, the description thereof will be omitted.

Here, the configuration and the like of the second distribution member 240 and the drive mechanism unit 270 thereof will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 to 29.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a left-right swing operation of the second sorting member 240 when the inside of the winning device 40 is viewed in a plan view. 20 (a) to 20 (c) are plan views showing the swing transition of the second sorting member 240 from the maximum left swing position to the center position. 21 (a) and 21 (b) are plan views showing the swing transition of the second sorting member 240 to the maximum right swing position following FIG. 20 (c). FIG. 22 (a) is a plan view showing the second distribution member 240 at the maximum left swing position and its drive mechanism unit 270, and FIG. 22 (b) is a view at the maximum right swing position on the contrary. .. FIG. 23 (a) is a vertical cross-sectional view of the winning device 40 when the second distribution member 240 is in the horizontal posture state, and FIG. 23 (b) is a vertical sectional view of the winning device 40 when the second distribution member 240 is in the upward posture state. It is a vertical cross-sectional view of the time. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a vertical swing operation of the second distribution member 240. 25 (a) is a diagram when the second distribution member 240 is in an intermediate state between each of the three states of FIG. 19, and FIG. 25 (b) is a second diagram shown by the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 19 (a). It is a vertical sectional view which shows that the distribution member 240 is in an upward posture state. 26 (a) and 26 (b) are side views and plan views of the second sorting member 240 in the upper left facing state, and FIGS. 26 (c) and 26 (d) are the second sorting member 240 in the upper right facing state. It is a side view and a plan view. 27 (a) to 27 (d) are a front view of the second sorting member 240 in a horizontal posture state, a vertical cross section taken along the line CC, a plan view and a vertical cross section taken along the line DD, FIGS. 27 (e) to 27 (f). Is a plan view of the second sorting member 240 in the upward posture state, a vertical cross section and a right side view of the EE line, and FIGS. 27 (h) and 27 (i) are plan views of the second sorting member 240 in the horizontal posture state. FF line vertical cross section. FIG. 28 is an exploded perspective view of the back side member 214 as viewed from the front upper right. FIG. 29 is an exploded perspective view of the back side member 214 as viewed from the rear upper left.

As shown in FIG. 7, the rear side of the second distribution member 240 is connected to the driven member 271 which is driven in the left-right direction and the up-down direction in the front view by the drive mechanism unit 270 provided on the back side member 214. ing. In this embodiment, the driven member 271 is reciprocally driven (swinged) in a substantially M-shape (two-mountain shape) in front view as shown by the two-dot chain arrow in FIG. 11, and is therefore connected to the driven member 271. The second distribution member 240 is reciprocally driven (swinged) as shown by the two-dot chain arrow in FIG. 6 with the driven member 271 on the back surface side as the drive axis. That is, as shown in FIG. 19, when the inside of the winning device 40 is viewed in a plan view, the second distribution member 240 is swung in the left-right direction, and in the three states in FIG. 19, the second distribution member 240 is shown in FIG. 23 (a). ), And in the intermediate state between each of the three states in FIG. 19 shown by the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 25 (a), the tip of the second sorting member 240 is shown in FIG. 25 (b). It is in a state where the side is facing up.

Specifically, the second sorting member 240 is in a central horizontal state (the state of FIG. 20 (c) and FIG. 23 (a)) in which the tip side faces the front side in a substantially horizontal posture at the center position in the front view. , The tip side is maximally swung to the right and the right horizontal state of the substantially horizontal posture (the state of FIG. 21 (b) and FIG. 23 (a)), and the tip side is swung to the left maximum and the left horizontal state of the substantially horizontal posture (the state of FIG. FIG. 20A and FIG. 23A) and the upper right facing state (FIG. 21A and FIG. 23) in which the tip side is maximally upward at the intermediate position between the central horizontal state and the right horizontal state. It is possible to shift between the state of b)) and the upper left facing state (the state of FIG. 20 (b) and FIG. 23 (b)) in which the tip side is maximally upward at the intermediate position between the central horizontal state and the left horizontal state. be.

Then, the second sorting member 240 is in a central horizontal state (state of FIG. 20 (c) and FIG. 23 (a)) → upper right facing state (state of FIG. 21 (a) and FIG. 23 (b)) →. Right horizontal state (state in FIG. 21 (b) and FIG. 23 (a)) → upper right facing state → center horizontal state → upper left facing state (state in FIG. 20 (b) and FIG. 23 (b)) → left horizontal The reciprocating drive with one cycle of the state (the state of FIG. 20A and the state of FIG. 23A) → the upper left facing state → the central horizontal state is repeated. In this embodiment, the machine is first shaken to the right (when the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, etc.) and then to the left, but conversely, the left side is first shaken (when the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, etc.). It may be a reciprocating drive such as shaking to the right side after shaking to.

In this embodiment, the second distribution member 240 is constantly performing the distribution operation (reciprocating drive described above), but the distribution operation is stopped when the jackpot state is reached, and the normal gaming state (other than the jackpot state). 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 reciprocated from the central horizontal state at least at the start of each round. Further, the second distribution member 240 may be configured to perform a distribution operation for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) at the time of starting winning (the ball B enters the first starting port 31 or the second starting port 33). good.

As shown in FIGS. 13 and 15 (b) and 15 (c), the second distribution member 240 is a subject to which the game ball B discharged from the discharge hole 231a of the first passage 231 of the first distribution member 230 can be supplied. The game ball B discharged from the supply unit 241, the first to fourth distribution passages 242 to 245 that distribute from the supplied unit 241 in four directions, and the discharge inclined portion 232a of the second passage 232 of the first distribution member 230. It is provided with a receiving tray portion 247 and a fifth distribution passage 246 that is communicated with a through hole 247a provided in the receiving tray portion 247 and outputs a game ball 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 passes through the through hole 247a of the saucer portion 247 because the back side thereof is a climbing mountain portion. The game ball B can be output only in the forward direction, and in the central horizontal state (the state of FIG. 20 (c) and the state of FIG. 23 (a)), the passage is a downward slope. 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 shifts to the upward slope. Therefore, in this state, the game ball B is in the fifth swing. It is often stopped in the shunt passage 246 and not discharged or 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 ball B to the left and right. 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 from the first distribution passage 242. The low second distribution passage 243 is output forward, and the game ball B distributed to the right side is also output forward from the third distribution passage 244, which is lower than the fourth distribution passage 245. It has become so. On the other hand, in the upward state as shown in FIG. 27 (g), for example, in the game ball B distributed to the left side, the first distribution passage 242 becomes lower than the second distribution passage 243, and this The game ball B, which is output to the left from the first distribution passage 242 and is distributed to the right side, also has the fourth distribution passage 245 lower than the third distribution passage 244, and this fourth distribution. It is output to the right from the passage 245. As shown in FIGS. 27 (h) and 27 (i), the second distribution passage 243 and the third distribution passage 244 are in the central horizontal state (the state of FIG. 20 (c) and the state of FIG. 23 (a)). Then it is a downhill passage.

As described above, the second distribution member 240 distributes and outputs the game ball B in the width direction of the rolling region 251 of the stage 250 as shown in FIGS. 20 (b) and 21 (a). It is provided with a passage 242 and a fourth distribution passage 245.

Further, as shown in FIG. 19, since the tip end side of the second distribution member 240 extends to the downstream end of the rolling region 251, the fifth distribution passage 246 is a game as shown in FIG. 20 (c). The ball B is output forward toward the specific winning unit 260 without going through the stage 250, and the second distribution passage 243 thereof passes the game ball B through the stage 250 as shown in FIG. 21 (b). The third distribution passage 244 outputs the game ball B to the specific winning unit 260 without going through the stage 250, as shown in FIG. 20A. It is designed to output in the forward direction.

Further, the second sorting member 240 is, for example, an opaque member colored in a single color or a plurality of colors, and is a resin molded product. It should be noted that a transparent resin molded product may be used, and then the outer surface may be colored by painting or the like, or a product other than the resin molded product such as wood or metal may be used.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 23 and 28, the back side member 214 places the second distribution member 240 between the second distribution member 240 and the rolling region 251 on the rolling region 251 of the stage 250. It is provided with a support mechanism 300 that supports the game ball B at intervals that allow it to pass through. The support mechanism 300 is inserted into a vertically penetrating spline hole 272a (see FIG. 26) provided in the first arm portion 272 protruding toward the back surface 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 axis. The spline shaft 303 includes a support portion (not shown) that supports the first arm portion 272 of the driven member 271 so as not to fall while being inserted into the spline hole 272a of the first arm portion 272. ..

Further, when the drive mechanism unit 270 swings the tip end side laterally in the internal space of the main body member 210 with the base end side of the second distribution member 240 as an axis, the tip end side thereof is vertically oriented in the internal space of the main body member 210. By making two reciprocations in the direction, as shown by the two-dot chain arrow in FIG. 6, the tip side is swung in a substantially two-mountain shape in front view.

As shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, the drive mechanism unit 270 includes a lateral swing mechanism 273 that swings the tip end side of the second distribution member 240 laterally in the internal space of the main body member 210, and a second distribution member. It is provided with a vertical swing mechanism 274 that swings the base end side of the 240 in the vertical direction.

As shown in FIGS. 26 (a) and 29, the first arm portion 272 of the drive member 271 has a shape protruding outward from the lower portion of the back surface thereof, and the driven member 271 swings in the vertical direction. It is for transmitting motion. Further, as shown in FIGS. 26A and 29, 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 located at the upper portion on the back surface side thereof. A second arm portion 304 for transmitting the lateral swing of the drive member 271 is provided.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 29, the drive mechanism unit 270 includes a motor 275, a first gear 276 that is connected to the rotation shaft of the motor 275 and is rotated about the rotation shaft as an axis, and the first gear 276. The second gear 277 that meshes with the small external gear portion 276a (see FIG. 28) having a small pitch circle provided on the front side of the 1 gear 276, and the large outer gear having a larger pitch circle than the small external gear portion 276a of the first gear 276. It has a third gear 278 that meshes with the gear portion 276b and a vertically elongated hole 281a into which a protrusion 277a provided at an eccentric position on the front side of the second gear 277 is inserted, and an insertion in which the tip end side of the second arm portion 304 is inserted. It has a left-right swing transmission member 281 having a hole 281b and a horizontally long transmission hole 283a into which a protrusion 278a provided at an eccentric position on the front surface side of the third gear 278 is inserted, and the tip end side of the first arm portion 272 is loosely fitted. It is provided with a vertical swing transmission member 283 having a horizontally long hole 283b that is long in the lateral direction. The small external gear portion 276a (see FIG. 28) and the large external gear portion 276b of the first gear 276 have the same axis as the rotation axis of the first gear 276. Further, as shown in FIG. 23, the protrusion 278a is provided at a position eccentric from the rotation center of the third gear 278 by a distance d (for example, about 1.5 mm). In the upward posture of the second sorting member 240 (see FIG. 23 (b)), the tip side of the second sorting member 240 is about 6 mm as compared with the horizontal posture of the second sorting member 240 (see FIG. 23 (a)). It is in a lifted state.

The second gear 277 is rotated by the rotation of the first gear 276 by the rotation of the rotating shaft of the motor 275. For example, as shown in FIG. 22A, the protrusion 277a of the second gear 277 is on the front surface. When it is located on the rightmost side in view, the left-right swing transmission member 281 is located on the rightmost side by the protrusion 277a, and the tip end side of the second arm portion 304 is also located on the rightmost side. The tip side of is swung to the left. Subsequently, when the second gear 277 makes a half turn, conversely, as shown in FIG. 22B, the protrusion 277a of the second gear 277 is located on the leftmost side in the front view, and the protrusion 277a causes the protrusion 277a to be located on the leftmost side. The left-right swing transmission member 281 is located on the leftmost side, the tip end side of the second arm portion 304 is also located on the leftmost side, and the tip end side of the second distribution member 240 is swung to the right side.

The rotation of the rotating shaft of the motor 275 causes the first gear 276 to rotate, so that the third gear 278 also rotates. For example, as shown in FIG. 23A, the protrusion 278a of the third gear 278 is on the side surface. When it is located on the uppermost side in view, the vertical swing transmission member 283 is located on the uppermost side by the protrusion 278a, and the tip end side of the first arm portion 272 is also located on the uppermost side. Is in a horizontal posture. Subsequently, when the third gear 278 makes a half turn, conversely, as shown in FIG. 23 (b), the protrusion 278a of the third gear 278 is located on the lowermost side in the side view, and the protrusion 278a is located on the lowermost side. As a result, the vertical swing transmission member 283 is located on the lowest side, the tip end side of the first arm portion 272 is also located on the lowest side, and the tip end side of the second distribution member 240 is in an upward posture state.

The rotation of the rotating shaft of the motor 275 causes the first gear 276 to rotate, so that the second gear 277 and the third gear 278 rotate. The small external gear portion 276a of the first gear 276 (see FIG. 28). ), When the second gear 277 that meshes with) makes one rotation, the third gear 278 that meshes with the large external gear portion 276b of the first gear 276 makes four rotations. During one round trip in which the tip end side of the distribution member 240 swings from the leftmost side to the rightmost side and returns to the leftmost side again, the third gear 278 makes four rotations, and the tip side of the second distribution member 240 The vertical swing will be performed four times. That is, the second distribution member 240 is reciprocally driven (swinged) in a substantially M-shape (two-mountain shape) when viewed from the front.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the winning device 40 is a game ball B which is a path different from the first sorting member 230 and the second sorting member 240 and is entered from the opening / closing entry portion 220. A separate passage 265 (special route) that guides the pachinko machine to the specific winning section 260 (V zone) or the normal winning section 262 faster than the first sorting member 230 and the second sorting member 240, and a predetermined separate guidance condition is satisfied (for example). , The period of the final round of the jackpot state for the V continuation type pachinko machine, the period of all the rounds of the jackpot state for the round automatic transition type pachinko machine, etc.) It is provided with a guidance switching unit 267 that guides the pachinko machine to the first distribution member 230 in other cases.

Since the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment is, for example, a round automatic transition type pachinko machine, the period of all rounds in the jackpot state is adopted as another guidance condition is satisfied. Further, in the case of a V-continuation type pachinko machine, the period of the final round in the jackpot state of the V-continuation type pachinko machine may be adopted as another guidance condition is satisfied.

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

As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the separate passage 265 guides the game ball B entered from the opening / closing entry portion 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 portion 222 is located on the bottom surface portion thereof at a predetermined portion (in this embodiment, a portion near the first distribution member 230 in the front facing passage 224). It is provided with an opening / closing portion 224a that can be opened / closed. As shown in FIG. 11, the opening / closing portion 224a has an opening having a size that allows the game ball B to fall when it is in the open state, and the game ball B passes through the opening / closing portion 224a as it is in the closed state. That is, as shown in FIG. 11, the input side of the separate passage 265 communicates with the opening of the opening / closing portion 224a, and as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the output side of the separate passage 265 is opened on the stage 250. It is supposed to be.

For example, the configuration of the guide switching unit 267 in the right side member 212 will be described. As shown in FIG. 10, the guide switching portion 267 in the right side member 212 is a plate slidably provided at a position on the upper side of the right side member 212 and in the vicinity of the first distribution member 230 in the front facing passage 224. The opening / closing portion 224a and the protruding portion 224b of the opening / closing portion 224a are inserted into the mounting hole 225a on the tip side, and the base end side is pivotally supported inside the right side member 212. A connection member 226 having a mounting hole 226a into which an operation protrusion 225b formed near the base end side of the transmission member 225 is inserted, and a movable piece 227a to which the connecting member 226 is mounted are set as reference positions. It is equipped with a special route solenoid 227 that can be transferred to a protruding position that protrudes from the reference position.

That is, 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 protruding connecting member 226 causes the transmission member 225 to protrude. It becomes the first posture P1, and the position of the mounting hole 225a on the tip end side of the transmission member 225 of the first posture P1 is located in the front direction position, and the protrusion of the opening / closing portion 224a inserted into the mounting hole 225a in the front direction position. Since the portion 224b is also located at the front side position, the opening / closing portion 224a is in a state where the opening on the upper side of the separate passage 265 is closed.

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 does not protrude either, and the connecting member does not protrude. Due to 226, the transmission member 225 becomes the second posture P2, and the position of the mounting hole 225a on the tip end side of the transmission member 225 in the second posture P2 is located at the retracted position retracted from the forward position, and the mounting at this retracted position is performed. Since the protrusion 224b of the opening / closing portion 224a inserted into the hole 225a is also located at the retracted position, the opening / closing portion 224a is in a state in which the opening on the upper side of the separate passage 265 is not closed (that is, an open state).

Since the configuration of the guide switching unit 267 in the left side member 213 is the same as above, the description thereof will be omitted.

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

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 of the V-continuation type pachinko machine is adopted as a separate guidance condition, and this final The substantially M-shaped drive of the second distribution member 240 may be continued even during the round period.

As shown in FIGS. 7, 9, and 16, the specific winning section 260 (V zone) and the normal winning section 262 are located below the back surface side of the front side member 211, and the normal winning section 262 and the normal winning section 260 are located. (V zone) and the ordinary winning section 262 are provided side by side in this order.

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

Further, as shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the stage 250 is directed to one side direction in the rolling region 251 (direction straight from the central portion of the rolling region 251 toward the specific winning portion 260: flow direction). A wave generation mechanism unit 253 is provided which generates a mountain portion 252 which is continuous in the width direction of the rolling region 251 orthogonal to the rolling region 251 and reciprocates the mountain portion 252 in the downstream direction of the rolling region 251. ing. That is, the rippling generation mechanism unit 253 uses the mountain portion 252 (see FIG. 18) generated on the other side of the rolling region 251 (opposite to the specific winning unit 260: upstream side) in the downstream direction of the rolling region 251. When the mountain portion 252 reaches one side of the rolling region 251 (specific winning portion 260 side: downstream side) as shown in FIG. 17, the mountain portion 252 is conversely moved to the rolling region 251. It is moved toward the other side (opposite side to the specific winning unit 260: upstream side), and is positioned on the other side of the rolling region 251 in FIG. 18 repeatedly as one cycle. That is, by moving the mountain portion 252 along one side direction of the rolling region 251, the rolling region 251 is made to undulate. In this embodiment, the mountain portion 252 is reciprocated along one side direction of the rolling region 251, but the mountain portion 252 is moved only in one side direction or the other side direction of the rolling region 251. You may do it.

Here, the configuration of the rippling generation mechanism unit 253 and the like will be described with reference to FIG. 30. FIG. 30 is an exploded perspective view of the bottom surface side member 216 of the stage 250.

As shown in FIG. 30, the stage 250 has a plurality of round bar bodies 256 having a length 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. In addition to being juxtaposed with, the juxtaposed holding member 257 for holding the plurality of round bar bodies 256 so as to be movable at least in the height direction is provided. Specifically, the parallel holding member 257 holds a pair of bottomed holding grooves 257a that movably hold both end portions of the round bar body 256 in the height direction at intervals smaller than the diameter of the game ball B in the depth direction. It is installed side by side.

As shown in FIG. 30, the rippling generation mechanism unit 253 pushes up a part of the round bar bodies 256 out of the plurality of round bar bodies 256 arranged side by side from below the round bar body 256 in the longitudinal direction thereof. And a reciprocating movement mechanism 255 for reciprocating 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 is a part of the slide main body portion 254a and a part of the plurality of round bar bodies 256 provided on the front side side of the slide main body portion 254a. It is provided with a roller portion 254b that pushes up the slide from below in the longitudinal direction thereof, and an elongated hole 254c provided on the inner side of the slide main body portion 254a that is long in the same direction as the width direction of the rolling region 251.

As shown in FIG. 30, the reciprocating movement mechanism 255 includes a motor 255a arranged so as to direct the rotation axis in the vertical direction, a small gear 255b that is connected to the rotation axis of the motor 255a and rotates, and the small gear 255b. It is provided with a large gear 255c that meshes with the large gear 255c, and a protruding portion 255d that projects toward the upper surface side of the large gear 255c and is inserted into the elongated hole 254c of the slide main body portion 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, so that the large gear 255c is rotated. For example, FIG. 17 (a). As shown in the above, when the protrusion 255d of the large gear 255c is located on the leftmost front in the side view, the push-up roller member 254 having the elongated hole 254c into which the protrusion 255d is inserted is located on the leftmost side, that is, the push-up roller. The mountain portion 252 formed by the member 254 is located on the foremost side of the rolling region 251. Subsequently, when the large gear 255c makes a half turn, on the contrary, as shown in FIG. 18A, the protruding portion 255d of the large gear 255c is located on the rightmost side in the side view, and the protruding portion 255d pushes up the roller. The member 254 is located on the rightmost side, that is, the mountain portion 252 formed by the push-up roller member 254 is located on the innermost side of the rolling region 251.

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

Further, as shown in FIGS. 24 and 30, the stage 250 is provided with wall portions 258 for stopping the game ball B in the rolling region 251 at both ends in the width direction of the rolling region 251. For example, the game ball B that rolls in the width direction of the rolling region 251 may hit the wall portion 258 at the end in the width direction of the rolling region 251 and be reflected to travel in the opposite direction.

In this embodiment, the reciprocating movement of the mountain portion 252 of the rolling region 251 by the rippling generation mechanism unit 253 and the substantially bi-mountain swing of the second distribution member 240 by the drive mechanism unit 270 are performed independently. , Both are asynchronous. Further, one cycle of the reciprocating movement of the mountain portion 252 is longer than one cycle of the substantially bifurcated swing of the second distribution member 240.

In this embodiment, the rippling generation mechanism unit 253 first (such as when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on) sets the mountain portion 252 of the rolling region 251 to the other side of the rolling region 251 (what is the specific winning unit 260). It moves from the position of the opposite side: upstream side to one side (specific winning part 260 side: downstream side), and then moves in the opposite direction. A reciprocating drive may be performed in which the pachinko machine 10 is moved from one side to the other when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, and then moved in the opposite direction. Further, in this embodiment, the rippling generation mechanism unit 253 is used in a period excluding the period of the final round of the jackpot state in the V continuation type pachinko machine and the period of all rounds of the jackpot state in the round automatic transition type pachinko machine. Although the reciprocating movement of the mountain portion 252 of the rolling region 251 is performed, the reciprocating movement may be stopped in the jackpot state and may be configured to reciprocate to the normal gaming state (game state other than the jackpot state). , The reciprocating movement may be started at the start of the normal gaming state after the jackpot state. Further, the rippling generation mechanism unit 253 may be reciprocated at least at the start of each round. Further, the rippling generation mechanism unit 253 may reciprocate for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) at the time of winning a start (the ball B enters the first start port 31 or the second start 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 entry portion 220, and the game ball B from the main body member 210. The ball ejection detection sensor (V detection sensor 43 and detection sensor 44 described later: see FIGS. 3 and 8) for detecting the output of the above is provided.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, the ball entry detection sensor 221 is provided at a position close to the opening / closing entry section 220 in the introduction passage section 222 (that is, the entrance side of the L-shaped passage 223). For example, a proximity sensor may be mentioned.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 17, the V detection sensor 43 and the detection sensor 44 constituting the exit ball detection sensor detect the output of the game ball B from the main body member 210, for example, a proximity sensor. And so on. The specific winning portion 260 (V zone) is communicated with the V detection passage 261 provided on the lower side of the bottom surface side member 216, and the V detection sensor 43 is provided on the downstream side of the V detection passage 261. ing. The normal winning portion 262 is communicated with the disengagement passage 263 provided on the lower side of the bottom surface side member 216, and the detection sensor 44 is provided on the downstream side of the disengagement passage 263.

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

As shown in FIG. 2, the game area 30a has a vertically long, substantially vertically long elliptical shape when viewed from the front. The constricted portion 201 is located in the portion having the largest width in the front view of the game area 30a.

In addition, the game board 30 is also provided with wind turbines 37 at predetermined positions on the left and right sides of the game unit 200. Further, a plurality of nails (not shown) that guide or play the game ball B to enhance its game playability are also arranged on the game board 30.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a main control device 70 that controls the entire pachinko machine 10.

As shown in FIG. 3, the first starting port 31 shown in FIG. 2 includes a first starting port passing sensor 32 capable of detecting that the game ball B has passed. When the first start port passage sensor 32 detects the passage of the game ball B, the first start port passage sensor 32 outputs the detection signal to the main control device 70. Upon receiving the detection signal from the first starting port passage sensor 32, the main control device 70 performs an operation of simultaneously opening the blades 41a and 41b of the winning device 40 once (opening for 2 seconds). Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the second starting port 33 shown in FIG. 2 includes a second starting port passing sensor 34 capable of detecting that the game ball B has passed. When the second start port passage sensor 34 detects the passage of the game ball B, the second start port passage sensor 34 outputs the detection signal to the main control device 70. Upon receiving the detection signal from the second starting port passage sensor 34, the main control device 70 performs an operation of simultaneously opening the blades 41a and 41b of the winning device 40 twice (opening twice for 2 seconds).

The game ball B that has rolled the rolling region 251 of the stage 250 wins a prize in either the specific winning portion 260 (V zone) or the normal winning portion 262 located on one side of the rolling region 251.

In a normal gaming state, that is, a state other than a gaming state (big hit state) that is advantageous to the player, when the game ball B enters (wins) the specific winning unit 260 (V zone), a big hit state occurs. , When a ball enters the normal winning section 262, only the winning ball is given to the winning ball, and the big hit state does not occur.

That is, the game ball B that has entered the winning device 40 is adapted to enter either the specific winning section 260 or the normal winning section 262. The game ball B that has won a prize in the specific winning unit 260 (V zone) is detected by the V detection sensor 43 (see FIG. 3). The 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 unit 262 is detected by the detection sensor 44. The detection signal from the detection sensor 44 is output to the main control device 70.

Further, the display device 60 displays the number of rounds of the special game, displays the count number of the game balls B won in the winning device 40 in one round, and displays information and signals regarding various game states. It also has a function to display. In the pachinko machine 10, when the game ball B passes through the V zone in the normal game state, the game state shifts to a game state advantageous to the player, and a special game of up to 8 rounds is performed.

Here, the main control device 70 will be described in a little more detail with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the main control device 70 is configured as a microcomputer centered on the CPU 72, and in addition to the power supply circuit 73 that supplies power to the CPU 72, a ROM 74 that stores various processing programs and a temporary one. A RAM 76 for storing data, a timer 77 for measuring time, a clock circuit 78 for outputting a rectangular wave having a predetermined frequency, and an input / output processing circuit 80 are connected by a bus 79. A detection signal from the first start port passage sensor 32 and a second start port passage sensor 34, a 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. Further, from the main control device 70, a drive signal to the blade drive device 49 that drives the opening and closing of the pair of blades 41a and 41b, a control signal to the display control device 45 that controls the display control of the display device 60, and a prize. A control signal to the payout control device 46 that controls the payout of the ball, a control signal to the voice control device 47 to which the speaker 48 is connected, a lighting signal to various lamps (not shown), and the like are output via the input / output processing circuit 80. Has been done.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the second starting port 33 is provided with an opening / closing blade that shifts to an easy-to-enter state in which the game ball B can enter, more easily than in a normal state in which the game ball B can enter. ing. The game board 30 is provided with, for example, a through gate 35 through which the game ball B can pass, above the wind turbine 37. The through gate 35 includes a through gate passage sensor 35a that detects the 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 an open lottery for the second starting port 33 based on the passage detection by the through gate passage sensor 35a, and if winning, the open blade 33a of the second starting port 33 is used for a predetermined time (for example, 2). It opens (for a second), and if it is not selected, the second starting port 33 is not opened. The display about the lottery is displayed in a part of the display screen 61 of the display device 60 by the display control device 45 based on the instruction from the main control device 70. For example, a variable display is performed in which a symbol "○" indicating that the winning is won and a symbol "×" indicating that the winning is lost are alternately displayed, and the variation display is stopped at the symbol "○". 2 The opening blade 33a of the starting port 33 is opened.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control device 70 controls the rippling generation mechanism unit 253 so as to reciprocate the mountain portion 252 in the rolling region 251 of the stage 250 in the normal gaming state.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control device 70 drives the movable second distribution member 240 of the winning device 40 in the above-mentioned substantially M shape in the normal gaming state and the jackpot state. To control.

Further, the main control device 70 controls the guidance switching unit 267 so as to guide the game ball B from the opening / closing entry unit 220 to the separate passage 265 when the separate guidance condition is satisfied (the period of all rounds in the jackpot state). Then, the opening / closing portion 224a is opened.

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 of the V-continuation type pachinko machine is adopted as a separate guidance condition, and this final During the round period, the guidance switching unit 267 may be controlled so as to guide the game ball B from the opening / closing unit 220 to the separate passage 265 so that the opening / closing unit 224a is opened.

Further, the main control device 70 includes a holding control unit 293 as shown in FIG. When the separate guidance condition is satisfied (the period of all rounds in the jackpot state), the holding control unit 293 sets the mountain portion 252 in the rolling region 251 by the rippling generation mechanism unit 253 to the rolling region, as shown in FIG. The output side opening of the separate passage 265 at 251 is controlled to be held at the upstream side position of the projected portion. That is, during the entire round period, as shown in FIG. 18, the mountain portion 252 is held at the position in the rolling region 251 on the upstream side of the hanging passage.

As shown in FIG. 3, in the main control device 70, the number of ball entry detected by the ball entry detection sensor 221 and the number of ball exit detection by the ball ejection detection sensor (V detection sensor 43 and detection sensor 44) match. The game ball B enters the first start port 31 or the second start port 33 while the input / output ball number determination unit 290 that determines whether or not the sensor does not match and the input / output ball number determination unit 290 determines that there is a mismatch. It is provided with an opening prohibition control unit 292 that does not open the opening / closing input unit 220 even when the ball is balled.

Specifically, for example, when the input / output ball number determination unit 290 determines that the open prohibition control unit 292 does not match at the end of the jackpot state, the first start port 31 is used until they match. Alternatively, even if the game ball B enters the second starting port 33, the opening / closing entry portion 220 is not opened.

The above-mentioned opening / closing entry section 220 corresponds to the entry section and the opening / closing entrance section in the present invention, the above-mentioned first sorting member 230 corresponds to the sorting means in the present invention, and the above-mentioned specific winning section 260 (V zone). ) Corresponds to the specific ball-entry means in the present invention, the above-mentioned ordinary winning unit 262 corresponds to the non-specific ball-entry means in the present invention, and the above-mentioned second passage 232 corresponds to the swing discharge passage in the present invention. The above-mentioned communication passage 310 corresponds to the communication portion in the present invention, the above-mentioned regulation member 312 corresponds to the stop member in the present invention, and the above-mentioned second passage portion 232 corresponds to the first distribution discharge passage in the present invention. The above-mentioned first passage portion 231 corresponds to the second distribution discharge passage in the present invention, the above-mentioned decorative member 316 corresponds to the visual recognition member in the present invention, and the above-mentioned notch portion 314 corresponds to the atrium portion in the present invention. The above-mentioned stage 250 corresponds to the stage portion in the present invention, the above-mentioned rippling generation mechanism portion 253 corresponds to the rippling generation means in the present invention, and the above-mentioned second distribution member 240 corresponds to the movable distribution member in the present invention. The second distribution passage 243, the third distribution passage 244 and the fifth distribution passage 246 described above correspond to the first output unit and the forward output unit in the present invention, and correspond to the first distribution passage described above. 242 corresponds to the second output unit and the left lateral output unit in the present invention, and the above-mentioned fourth distribution passage 245 corresponds to the second output unit and the right lateral output unit in the present invention, and the above-mentioned support mechanism 300 Corresponds to the support means in the present invention, the drive mechanism unit 270 described above corresponds to the bifurcated swing means in the present invention, and the lateral swing mechanism 273 described above corresponds to the lateral swing means in the present invention. 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 the round bar-shaped member in the present invention, and the above-mentioned parallel holding member 257 corresponds to the above-mentioned parallel holding member 257 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 movement mechanism 255 corresponds to the member movement means in the present invention, and the above-mentioned display device 60 corresponds to the present invention. Corresponds to the display means.

Next, the flow of the game ball B that has entered the game unit 200 will be described below.

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

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

As shown in FIG. 4, in the game ball B discharged from the ejection portion 94 of the center frame 90, the opening / closing entry portion 220 of the winning device 40 is in the first state (ball entry restriction state) or the second state (ball entry restriction state). The ball enters the open / closed ball entry portion 220 regardless of the released state (for example, the open state).

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

The flow of the game ball B after the opening / closing entry portion 220 of the winning device 40 is the same for both the first entry route and the second entry route, and thus will be described in common below.

The game ball B that has entered the opening / closing entry portion 220 is detected by the entry detection sensor 221 as shown in FIG. 10, passes through the L-shaped passage 223 and passes through the front-facing passage 224 as shown in FIG. 1 Guided to the branch passage 233 of the distribution member 230. Then, as shown in FIG. 13, the guide is guided to either the first passage 231 or the second passage 232 of the first distribution member 230 according to the state of the regulation member 312. Specifically, when the regulating member 312 is in the stop release state shown in FIGS. 31 (a) and 31 (b), the game ball B is guided to the second passage 232, and the regulating member 312 is guided to the second passage 232 (c). , (D), the game ball B is blocked from being guided to the second passage 232 and is guided to the first passage 231.

As shown in FIG. 13, the game ball B guided to the first passage 231 of the branch passage 233 is driven in a substantially M shape in a front view by the discharge hole 231a at the middle position of the passage of the first passage 231. It is dropped toward the distribution member 240. In the positional relationship as shown in FIG. 13, the game ball B dropped from the discharge hole 231a is supplied to the supplied unit 241 shown in FIG. 15B, and is distributed from the supplied unit 241 in four directions, that is, , Is supplied to the stage 250 through any one of the first to fourth distribution passages 242 to 245.

The game ball B dropped from the discharge hole 231a is not supplied to the supplied portion 241 depending on the state of the movable second distribution member 240, and collides with the peripheral portion of the supplied portion 241 to collide with the stage 250. It may be supplied to the person.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 13, the game ball B guided to the second passage 232 of the branch passage 233 has a swing passage, so that the second passage 232 swings in the direction of the passage and then the second passage B. The game ball B is discharged toward the saucer portion 247 of the second distribution member 240 by the discharge inclined portion 232a at the middle position of the passage of the two passages 232. As shown in FIG. 15C, the game ball B discharged from the discharge inclined portion 232a has a shape in which the saucer portion 247 allows the movable range of the second sorting member 240, so that the second sorting member The 240 is supplied to the saucer portion 247 regardless of the state of the 240. Then, the game ball B supplied to the tray portion 247 of the second distribution member 240 is output forward from the discharge hole 231a shown in FIG. 15B through the fifth distribution passage 246 shown in FIG. Then, it is supplied to the specific winning section 260 (V zone) and the normal winning section 262 without going through the stage 250.

Hereinafter, the output of the game ball B from the fifth distribution passage 246 will be described according to the 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 ball B output in the forward direction through the fifth distribution passage 246 does not go through the stage 250. Directly win a prize in the specific winning section 260 (V zone).

Further, as shown in FIGS. 20 (b) and 21 (a), when the second distribution member 240 is in the upper left facing state and the upper right facing state, the game ball B is stopped at the back of the fifth distribution passage 246. If the central horizontal state shown in FIG. 20 (c) is reached immediately after that, the game ball B output from the fifth distribution passage 246 does not go through the stage 250, and the specific winning portion 260 (V zone). ) May be won directly.

Further, the second sorting member 240 is in a state other than the central horizontal state (see FIG. 20 (c)), that is, a left horizontal state (see FIG. 20 (a)) and an upper left facing state (see FIG. 20 (b)). In the upper right facing state (see FIG. 21 (a)) and the right horizontal state (see FIG. 21 (b)), the output direction of the fifth distribution passage 246 is not oriented toward the specific winning portion 260 (V zone). The game ball B from the fifth distribution passage 246 will win a prize in the normal winning section 262 without going through the stage 250.

Next, the output of the game ball B from the second distribution passage 243 or the third distribution passage 244 will be described according to the state of the second distribution member 240.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 20A, when the second distribution member 240 is in the left horizontal state, the game ball B output in the forward direction through the third distribution passage 244 is the stage 250. The specific winning section 260 (V zone) is directly won without going through, but the game ball B output in the forward direction through the second distribution passage 243 is usually winning the winning section 262.

Further, as shown in FIG. 21B, when the second distribution member 240 is in the right horizontal state, the game ball B output in the forward direction through the second distribution passage 243 does not go through the stage 250. The specific winning section 260 (V zone) is directly won, but the game ball B output in the forward direction through the third distribution passage 244 is winning the normal winning section 262.

When the second distribution member 240 is in the central horizontal state (see FIG. 20C), the game ball B passing through the second distribution passage 243 or the third distribution passage 244 is the second distribution passage 243. Since the output direction of the third distribution passage 244 is not directed to the specific winning section 260 (V zone), the normal winning section 262 is won without going through the stage 250. Further, when the second distribution member 240 is in the upper left facing state (see FIG. 20 (b)) and the upper right facing state (see FIG. 21 (a)), the game supplied to the supplied unit 241 due to its upward posture. The sphere B is output to the stage 250 from the first distribution passage 242 or the fourth distribution passage 245 instead of the second distribution passage 243 or the third distribution passage 244.

Next, the output of the game ball B from the first distribution passage 242 or the fourth distribution passage 245 will be described according to the state of the second distribution member 240.

When the second distribution member 240 is in the upper left facing state (see FIG. 20B) and in the upper right facing state (see FIG. 21A), the game ball B supplied to the supplied portion 241 due to its upward posture. Is output from the first distribution passage 242 or the fourth distribution passage 245 to the stage 250 in the width direction (horizontal direction).

The game ball B output from the first distribution passage 242 or the fourth distribution passage 245 in the width direction of the stage 250 reciprocates by the wave generation mechanism unit 253 because the rolling region 251 of the stage 250 is horizontal. Until it is affected by the moving mountain portion 252, it moves in the width direction (horizontal direction) of the rolling region 251 and may hit the wall portion 258 and be reflected in the opposite direction to move.

Further, since the second distribution member 240 is supported by the support mechanism 300 with a space between the bottom surface side thereof and the rolling region 251 so that the game ball B can pass through, as shown in FIG. 23, The game ball B can also be rolled in the lower region of the second distribution member 240 in the rolling region 251.

Then, the game ball B that rolls in the width direction of the rolling region 251, for example, moves the rolling region 251 from the other side (opposite side to the specific winning portion 260: upstream side) to one side (specific winning portion 260 side: downstream). Under the influence of the mountain portion 252 moving to the side), as shown in FIG. 16, a synthetic force in the diagonal direction is generated in the game ball B, and the game ball B diagonally crosses the rolling region 251 (one point in FIG. 16). Since it starts rolling in the direction of the chain line arrow), if the game ball B is affected by the mountain portion 252 when it is output in the width direction of the rolling region 251, it will roll diagonally from that point. If the game ball B is output in the width direction of the rolling region 251 and is affected by the mountain portion 252 at a time when it has advanced in that direction for a while, it will roll in an oblique direction from that point. Further, when the rolling region 251 is affected by the mountain portion 252 returning from one side (specific winning portion 260 side) to the other side, the game ball B returns to the back side as shown in FIG. After that, the game ball B may roll in the rolling region 251 in an oblique direction (direction of the two-dot chain line arrow in FIG. 16). Although FIG. 16 shows only the diagonal direction downward to the right, it goes without saying that the vehicle may roll in the diagonal direction downward to the left.

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

In the normal game state (state other than the big hit state), when the game ball B enters (wins) the specific winning unit 260 (V zone), the big hit state (“blade mono big hit” state described later) will occur. , When a ball enters the normal winning section 262, only the winning ball is given to the winning ball, and the big hit state does not occur.

Next, the jackpot state will be described. The pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment is a round automatic transition type pachinko machine as described above. That is, when the winning device 40 is in a big hit state (that is, a state in which the blades 41a and 41b of the winning device 40 are opened and closed in a predetermined round), the number of winning (winning balls) of the game ball B to the winning device 40 is determined by the winning ball detection sensor. It is detected by 221 (see FIG. 3), and the round is ended when the number of winning balls of the game ball B in the jackpot state reaches a predetermined number (10 in this case). Further, even when the blades 41a and 41b of the winning device 40 are opened and closed a predetermined number of times (18 times), the round is ended. That is, in one round in the jackpot state, when either the number of times the blades 41a and 41b of the winning device 40 are opened (18 times) or the number of winnings of the game ball B (10 pieces) reaches a predetermined number. The round is about to end.

That is, the main control device 70 drives the blade drive device 49 to open and close the blades 41a and 41b 18 times, and during that time, a predetermined number (10 here) of game balls B win a prize in the prize device 40. Occasionally, even if the opening / closing operation is less than 18 times, a command is output to the blade driving device 49 to close the blades 41a and 41b, end the round, and continue it until a predetermined maximum round. For example, in the "blade mono jackpot", that is, in the jackpot state generated by entering (winning) the specific winning section 260 (V zone) of the winning device 40, the winning ball (winning) to the specific winning section 260 (V zone). ), The maximum round (for example, 2, 7, 15 rounds) is determined. That is, the main control device 70 includes a random number for determining the maximum round, and two rounds (probability of occurrence 33%) are based on the random number for determining the maximum round when a ball (winning) is detected in the specific winning unit 260 (V zone). ), 7 rounds (occurrence probability 34%), and 15 rounds (occurrence probability 33%) are determined. After the special gaming state has been performed up to the limit number of times, the game basically returns to the normal gaming state, but the working hours may be shortened. The "time saving state" here means that the opening time of the blades 41a and 41b is extended to a predetermined time until the number of times the blades 41a and 41b are opened after the jackpot state reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 20 times). The state etc. can be mentioned.

Further, the pachinko machine 10 is generated by a "direct hit jackpot", that is, a lottery performed based on a ball entering (winning) into the first starting port 31 and the second starting port 33, in addition to the above-mentioned "blade mono jackpot". It also has a jackpot state. Specifically, the main control device 70 includes a random number for a big hit lottery, and is a big hit based on the random number for the big hit lottery at the time of detecting the entry (winning) to the first start port 31 and the second start port 33. Whether it is out or not is decided. The probability of "direct hit jackpot" is, for example, about 1/112. In addition, there are two types of such jackpot states, 7 rounds (occurrence probability 60%) and 14 rounds (occurrence probability 40%). Any of the 14 rounds (occurrence probability 40%) is determined.

In the above-mentioned jackpot state, the main control device 70 assumes that the separate guidance condition is satisfied (the period of all rounds in the jackpot state), and as shown in FIG. The guide switching unit 267 is controlled so as to guide the game ball B from 220 to the separate passage 265 to open the opening / closing unit 224a, and the holding control unit 293 controls the holding control unit 293 during the entire round period as shown in FIG. The undulation generation mechanism unit 253 controls to hold the mountain portion 252 in the rolling region 251 at the upstream position of the portion where the output side opening of the separate passage 265 in the rolling region 251 is projected.

Further, the flow of the game ball B after the opening / closing ball portion 220 of the winning device 40 in the big hit state will be described below.

In the above-mentioned jackpot state, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 18, the game ball B entered from the opening / closing entry portion 220 does not go through the first distribution member 230 and the second distribution member 240, but is a separate passage 265. Since it is supplied to the stage 250 through (special route) (route by the broken line arrow in FIG. 18), it is supplied to the stage 250 faster than the first distribution member 230 and the second distribution member 240. .. Further, in this jackpot state, as shown in FIG. 18B, since the mountain portion 252 of the stage 250 is held on the other side of the rolling region 251, another passage 265 (special route) is provided. The game ball B supplied to the stage 250 through the game ball B is not pushed back to the other side of the rolling region 251 by the mountain portion 252 that reciprocates, and the game is played on one side of the rolling region 251 (specific winning unit 260 side). The ball B will be rolled.

Further, when the big hit lottery random number is a hit, the main control device 70 controls the display control device 45 so as to display the identification information on the display screen 61 of the display device 60 in a variable manner, and displays the big hit. A variable display effect of stopping at the display of the identification information of the mode is also performed. If the random number for the jackpot lottery is out of order and the out-of-order variation display condition is satisfied, the identification information is variablely displayed and stopped at the identification information display in the display mode indicating the out-of-order. If the probability of satisfying the deviation variation display condition is low, the number of executions of the deviation variation display is low, and the other variation displays are jackpot variation displays, so the impression that the variation display of the identification information 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 has a main body member 210 having an internal space for allowing the player to visually recognize the behavior of the game ball B that has entered the ball, and a predetermined main body member 210. The opening / closing entry portion 220 provided at the location, the first distribution member 230 provided in the internal space of the main body member 210 to distribute and output the game ball B from the opening / closing entry portion 220, and the internal space of the main body member 210. A specific winning unit that is provided in the above and is capable of entering the game ball B distributed and output by the first distribution member 230, and that the entry of the game ball B triggers the generation of a gaming state that is advantageous to the player. A game ball B provided on one side of the 260 (V zone) and the internal space of the main body member 210, which is a ball entry portion other than the specific winning portion 260 (V zone) and is distributed by the first distribution member 230. The first distribution member 230 includes a normal winning section 262 capable of entering a ball, and the first sorting member 230 swings the game ball B from the opening / closing entry section 220 in the direction of the passage to swing the game ball B in the passage direction to the specific winning section 260 (V zone) or the normal winning section 262. The second passage 232 to be discharged to the second passage 232, the communication ball 310 communicating with the input end of the game ball B of the second passage 232 without a step, and the game ball B from the second passage 232 in the connection passage 310 in a plan view. By being located at a stop point other than the entry / exit point, the supply of the game ball B to the second passage 232 is stopped, and the place is located at a place other than the entry / exit point and retracted from the stop point. It is provided with a regulating member 312 that is in a stop-released state that enables the supply of the game ball B to the second passage 232.

Therefore, the game ball B that has entered the winning device 40 from the opening / closing entry portion 220 is supplied to the second passage 232 of the first distribution member 230 when the regulation member 312 is in the stop release state, and the second passage. Although it will be oscillated by 232, it can go back and forth to the communication passage 310 which is communicated without a step at the input end of the second passage 232, and the restricting member 312 is the first in both the stopped state and the stopped release state. Since the game ball B does not exist at the entrance / exit location of the game ball B from the two passages 232, the swing width is not limited by the restricting member 312. As a result, it is possible to provide a pachinko machine (game machine) capable of expanding the swing width of the game ball in the second passage 232 in the first distribution member 230 (for example, the distribution device) in the winning device 40.

Further, the second passage 232 discharges the ball so that the ball can enter the specific winning section 260 (V zone), and the first distribution member 230 has a specific winning section 260 (V zone) rather than the second passage 232. The regulation member 312 guides the game ball B to the second passage 232 when the stop is released, and to the first passage 231 when the stop is released, and further, the first distribution is provided. Since the member 230 includes a decorative member 316 that is integrally driven or interlocked with the state change of the regulating member 312 to the stopped state or the stopped state, the player can see the state of the decorative member 316 to obtain a second. It can be seen that the game ball can be guided to the two passages 232 (for example, a distribution state advantageous for the player). As a result, it is possible to provide a pachinko machine that makes it easy for the player to understand the advantageous distribution of the game ball by the first distribution member 230 (distribution device) in the winning device 40.

The second passage 232 (swing discharge passage) is located on the front side (closer to the player), and the decorative member 316 (visual member) is on the front side (closer to the player) than the second passage 232. Is located, and the regulating member 312 (stopping member) is located on the back side (far side for the player) from the second passage 232, and the decorative member 316 and the regulating member 312 are integrally driven (or interlocked). The decorative member 316 is not hidden by the game ball B swinging in the two passages 232, and the decorative member 316 is not obscured by the game ball B. Further, when the regulation member 312 is located on the front side (closer to the player) than the second passage 232, the second passage 232 is located on the back side by that amount, so that the second passage 232 is used. Although it is inferior in the visibility of the swing of the game ball B, the swing of the game ball B is easy to see because the second passage 232 is located on the front side (closer to the player) of the regulation member 312. It can be provided to the player in the state.

Further, the second passage 232 (swinging discharge passage) is located on the front side of the first passage 231 and allows the game ball B to stay more slowly than the first passage 231. The winning device 40 Is equipped with a stage 250 in which the game ball B distributed by the first distribution member 230 is movable and guides to either the specific winning unit 260 (V zone) or the normal winning unit 262, and the separate passage 265 (special route) is provided. Since the game ball B entered from the opening / closing entry portion 220 is guided to the stage 250 faster than the first distribution member 230 (particularly the second passage 232), the game in the second passage 232 (swinging discharge passage). By swinging the ball B, that is, by locating the slowed game ball B on the front side of the player, the situation can be shown better. In addition, the game ball B guided by the separate passage 265 (special route) without passing through the first distribution member 230 (particularly the second passage 232) is guided to the stage 250 and is guided to the specific winning section 260 (V zone) or a normal winning prize. Since the player is guided to one of the sections 262, not only the game ball B is processed quickly, but also the player can visually recognize the game ball B passing through the separate passage 265 (special route) on the stage 250. It is possible to confirm the game ball B that has entered the winning device 40.

Further, the restricting member 312 is normally in the stopped state, and is in the stopped release state for a predetermined period when the release condition is satisfied. The passage 231 is selected, and even if the regulating member 312 fails in normal times, it is only difficult to enter the specific winning portion 260 (V zone) through the first passage 231 and is discharged due to the failure of the regulating member 312. It is given to the player an unreasonable benefit (that is, an unreasonable benefit that the game ball is constantly discharged through the second passage 232, which is easier to enter the specific winning section 260 (V zone) than the first passage 231). Can be reduced. Further, since the restricting member 312 is not in the stopped release state during the predetermined period when the release condition is satisfied and is not distributed to the second passage 232, the failure of the restricting member 312 can be found.

Further, since the cutout portion 314 of the regulating member 312 is assumed to have been blown out from the upper portion of the communication passage 310 in either the stopped state or the stop release state, the second passage 232 in the communication passage 310 is used. The regulation member 312 is not located on the entry / exit point of the game ball B, the game ball B is not held while being on the regulation member 312, and is between the communication passage 310 and the regulation member 312. The game ball B is not pinched.

Further, the stage 250 generates a mountain portion 252 extending in the width direction of the rolling region 251 orthogonal to one side direction in the rolling region 251 in the rolling region 251 and rolls the mountain portion 252. A wave generation mechanism unit 253 that moves along one side direction of the moving region 251 is provided, and the second distribution member 240 moves the game ball B from the opening / closing entry unit 220 in the width direction of the rolling region 251 of the stage 250. At least distribute and output.

Therefore, the timing at which the game ball B is distributed and output from the second distribution member 240 in the width direction of the rolling region 251 of the stage 250, and the movement of the undulation (mountain portion 252) in the rolling region 251 by the undulation generation mechanism unit 253. Depending on the timing, the rolling direction of the game ball B in the rolling region 251 is determined. That is, the game ball B that rolls in the width direction of the rolling region 251 is affected by the mountain portion 252 that moves in the depth direction of the rolling region 251, so that a combined force in the diagonal direction is generated in the game ball B. Since the game ball B starts rolling in the rolling region 251 in the diagonal direction, if the game ball B is affected by the mountain portion 252 at the time when the game ball B is output in the width direction of the rolling region 251, it becomes diagonal from that point. It will roll, and if the game ball B is output in the width direction of the rolling region 251 and travels in that direction for a while and is affected by the mountain part 252, it will roll diagonally from that point. Therefore, it is possible to change the rolling direction of the game ball B. That is, although the position where the game ball B is output (dropped) from the second distribution member 240 in the width direction of the rolling region 251 is the same every time, the game in the rolling region 251 by the moving mountain portion 252 of the rolling region 251. It is possible to give unexpectedness to the flow direction of the sphere B, to roll the rolling region 251 over a wide range, and to give a change in whether or not to enter the specific winning portion 260 (V zone).

Further, a part of the game ball B in the second distribution member 240 is directly discharged to the specific winning portion 260 (V zone) or the like, and only the remaining game ball B in the second distribution member 240 is the rolling region 251. Since it is put out in the width direction of, the behavior of the game ball B in the rolling region 251 can be made interesting. In addition, various behaviors of the game ball can be shown while simplifying the operation of the mountain portion 252. That is, since the mountain portion 252 is only moved along one side direction of the rolling region 251, it is very compact even if the mountain portion 252 is controlled by hard or soft, and the mountain portion 252 is operated sequentially. Alternatively, it can be made more compact than the configuration for controlling the stop, and since the mountain part 252 is a simple operation, it is easy to detect an illegal operation, so that it is excellent in measures against unauthorized operation. Further, since the Yamabe 252 is a simple operation, the player does not have the impression that the Yamabe 252 is an illegally controlled gaming machine.

As a result, a pachinko machine (game machine) capable of giving an interesting behavior to the game ball B on the stage 250 sorted by the sorting device (for example, the second sorting member 240) in the winning device 40 is provided. can do.

Further, since the rolling region 251 of the stage 250 is a horizontal or substantially horizontal region, the game ball B output in the width direction of the rolling region 251 advances in the output direction of the rolling region 251. From the time when the mountain part 252 moving in the depth direction is affected, a synthetic force in the diagonal direction is generated in the game ball B, and the game ball B starts rolling in the rolling region 251 in the diagonal direction, causing waviness. The rippling in the rolling region 251 by the mechanism unit 253 (mountain portion 252) can be used as an opportunity to direct the vehicle toward one side of the rolling region 251 (specific winning portion 260 side).

Further, the game ball B output in the forward direction from the first output unit (second distribution passage 243, third distribution passage 244, fifth distribution passage 246) of the second distribution member 240 is the rolling region 251. The ball may enter the specific winning section 260 (V zone) without going through, and is output from the first output section (second distribution passage 243, third distribution passage 244, fifth distribution passage 246). It is possible to prevent the game ball B from being blocked from entering the specific winning section 260 (V zone) by the moving mountain section 252 of the rolling region 251, and the first output section (second distribution passage 243, third swing). It is possible to secure the profit of being output from the branch passage 244 and the fifth distribution passage 246) and entering the specific winning unit 260 (V zone). Further, the game ball B output in the width direction of the rolling region 251 from the second output unit (first distribution passage 242, fourth distribution passage 245) is affected by the mountain portion 252 moving in the rolling region 251. In response to this, it is possible to provide the fun of being able to enter the specific winning section 260 (V zone).

Further, the support mechanism 300 supports the second distribution member 240 on the rolling region 251 of the stage 250 with a space between the rolling region 251 and the rolling region 251 so that the game ball B can pass therethrough. The lower region of the second distribution member 240 in the region 251 can also roll the game ball B, and the rolling region 251 of the stage 250 can be fully utilized in the width direction thereof. Further, when the game ball B rolling in the rolling region 251 of the stage 250 passes under the second distribution member 240, it appears after being hidden once, and whether or not the ball enters the specific winning portion 260 (V zone). May be seen by the player, and the behavior of the game ball B can be made more interesting.

Further, since the second distribution member 240 is an opaque member, the game ball B rolling in the rolling region 251 of the stage 250 is temporarily hidden when passing under the second distribution member 240, and then the second distribution member is hidden. The player may see whether or not the ball appears from the bottom of 240 and enters the specific winning unit 260 (V zone), and the behavior of the game ball B can be made more interesting.

Further, since the stage 250 is provided with wall portions 258 for stopping the game ball B in the rolling region 251 at both ends in the width direction of the rolling region 251, the rolling region from the second distribution member 240 is provided. Even if the game ball B output in the width direction of 251 reaches both ends of the rolling region 251 in the width direction, it is reflected by the wall portions 258 at both ends and rolled to the reflected game ball B. The moving mountain portion 252 in the region 251 can act to change the rolling direction thereof, and not only can the game ball B be directed in the direction opposite to the output direction of the second distribution member 240, but also the movement. The rolling direction of the game ball B can be changed by the mountain portion 252.

Further, since the lateral swing mechanism 273 swings laterally in the internal space with the tip end side as the axis 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. Can be varied and can produce more diverse behaviors of the game ball B in relation to the moving mountain portion 252 in the rolling region 251.

Further, since the vertical swing mechanism 274 swings in the vertical direction in the internal space with the tip end side as the axis with the base end side of the second sorting member 240 as an axis, the posture is upward with the tip end side of the second sorting member 240 facing upward. By varying the posture so that the tip end side of the second distribution member 240 faces downward, the output direction of the game ball B in the second distribution member 240 can be changed, and the second distribution member 240 rolls. The output direction to the region 251 can be further varied, and the behavior of the game ball B can be further varied in relation to the moving mountain portion 252 in the rolling region 251.

Further, when the drive mechanism unit 270 swings the tip end side of the second sorting member 240 laterally in the internal space with the base end side as the axis, the tip end side of the second sorting member 240 is vertically oriented in the internal space. By making two reciprocations in the direction, the tip side of the second distribution member 240 is swung in a substantially two-mountain shape in front view, so that the tip side of the second distribution member 240 is located at the foot of the two mountains in front view. Then, the game ball from the first output unit (second distribution passage 243, third distribution passage 244, fifth distribution passage 246) toward the specific winning unit 260 (V zone) without going through the rolling region 251. B may be output, and in the posture in which the tip end side of the second distribution member 240 is located at the top of the two peaks in front view, the second output unit (first distribution passage 242, fourth distribution passage 245) The game ball B may be output in the width direction of the rolling region 251, and the output direction from the second distribution member 240 can be varied.

Further, the second distribution member 240 has a plurality of forward output units (second distribution passage 243, third distribution passage 244, fifth distribution passage 246) and a right lateral output unit (fourth distribution passage). 245) and a left lateral output unit (first distribution passage 242) are provided, so that a plurality of forward output units (second distribution passage 243, third distribution passage 244, fifth distribution passage 242) are provided. The game ball B can be output from the 246) toward the specific winning unit 260 (V zone) without going through the rolling region 251. The right lateral output unit (fourth distribution passage 245) and the left lateral output. The game ball B can be output from the portion (first distribution passage 242) in the width direction of the rolling region 251.

Further, the parallel holding member 257 of the stage 250 has a plurality of round bar bodies 256 having a length extending in the width direction of the rolling region 251 and smaller than the diameter of the game ball B in the depth direction of the rolling region 251. Since the game balls B are arranged side by side at intervals and hold a plurality of round bar bodies 256 so as to be movable at least in the height direction, the game ball B is placed in the width direction of the rolling region 251, that is, between the adjacent round bar bodies 256. It can be rolled in the direction of the rod. Further, the push-up member of the rippling generation mechanism portion 253 pushes up a part of the round bar bodies 256 out of the plurality of round bar bodies 256 arranged side by side from below the round bar body 256 in the longitudinal direction thereof, and the rippling generation mechanism portion 253. Since the reciprocating movement mechanism 255 of the above moves the push-up roller member 254 in the depth direction of the rolling region 251, a mountain portion 252 continuous in the width direction of the rolling region 251 is preferably generated and one side of the rolling region 251. It can be moved along the direction.

Further, the winning device 40 includes an introduction passage portion 222 that guides the game ball B entered from the opening / closing entry portion 220 to the continuous passage 310, and is a route different from the first distribution member 230 and the second distribution member 240. The game ball B entered from the opening / closing entry section 220 is guided to the specific winning section 260 (V zone) or the normal winning section 262 faster than the first sorting member 230 and the second sorting member 240, or the relevant one. The separate passage 265 to be discharged to the outside of the winning device and the game ball B from the opening / closing entry portion 220 are guided to the separate passage 265 when a predetermined separate guidance condition is satisfied, and in other cases, the first distribution member 230 and Since the guide switching unit 267 is provided to switch so as to guide to the second distribution member 240, the guide switching unit 267 is in a jackpot state in a game machine of a round automatic transition type, when a predetermined different guidance condition is satisfied (for example, a round automatic transition type gaming machine). In each round period), the game ball B from the opening / closing entry portion 220 is guided to another passage 265, and in other cases (a normal state period other than the jackpot state), the first distribution member 230 and the first distribution member 230. Since it is switched so as to be guided to the two distribution members 240, the time in each round period in the round automatic transition type gaming machine, that is, the time taken regardless of the acquisition of the next round can be reduced, and the feeling of extension during the jackpot production can be reduced. , You can quickly move to the next game, and you can solve the problem of waiting unnecessarily even though the profit you get does not change. Further, the game ball B does not collide with the regulating member 312, and the useful life of the regulating member 312 can be extended.

Further, for the hall side (game hall side), the time taken regardless of the acquisition of the next round can be reduced, and the substantially operating rate of the gaming machine can be increased by the reduced time.

Further, in the case where a predetermined separate guidance condition is satisfied (the entire round period of the jackpot state in the round automatic transition type gaming machine), the game ball B has a different route from the first sorting member 230 and the second sorting member 240. Since the guide is guided to the specific winning section 260 (V zone) or the normal winning section 262 faster than the first sorting member 230 and the second sorting member 240 through the separate passage 265, the operation of the second sorting member 240 is stopped. The problem of stopping of the gaming ball B due to this does not occur, and the occurrence of residual ball processing can be reduced. That is, since the operation of the second distribution member 240 is not stopped during all rounds in the jackpot state in the round automatic transition type gaming machine, the game ball B is a winning device by the second distribution member 240 in the stopped state. It is possible to solve the problem of unintentional residual ball processing caused by the unexpected staying inside the 40.

As a result, it is possible to reduce the time from the entry of the gaming ball B into the winning device 40 to the ejection of the gaming ball B regardless of the acquisition of the next round, the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved, and the remaining ball processing is generated. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can be reduced.

Further, even when the separate guidance condition is satisfied (the entire round period of the jackpot state in the round automatic transition type gaming machine), the second distribution member 240 continues its driving operation, so that the separate guidance condition is satisfied. Since the game ball B existing in the second distribution member 240 immediately before is output after staying, the operation of the second distribution member 240 is not stopped even at the time of all rounds in the round automatic transition type gaming machine. The problem of unintentional residual ball processing caused by the game ball B being stopped inside the winning device 40 in an unexpected state by the second distribution member 240 in the stopped state can be solved.

Further, the winning device 40 is a stage 250 in which the game ball B retained in the first sorting member 230 and the second sorting member 240 is movable and is guided to either the specific winning section 260 (V zone) or the normal winning section 262. The separate passage 265 guides the game ball B entered from the opening / closing entry portion 220 to the stage 250 faster than the first distribution member 230 and the second distribution member 240, so that the player can use the separate passage 265. The game ball B that has passed through can be visually recognized on the stage 250, and the game ball B that has entered the winning device 40 can be confirmed.

Further, an introduction passage portion 222 for guiding the game ball B entered from the opening / closing entry portion 220 to the first distribution member 230 is provided, and an opening / closing portion 224a that can be opened / closed is provided on the bottom surface portion of the introduction passage portion 222 at a predetermined position. The opening / closing portion 224a has an opening having a size that allows the game ball B to fall when it is in the open state, and the game ball B passes through the opening / closing portion 245 as it is in the closed state. Since it is communicated to the opening of 224a and its output side is a hanging passage opened on the stage 250, the game ball B is quickly supplied to the stage 250 without stagnation in the hanging passage, and the other passage 265. The game ball B does not stop due to the above.

Further, the stage 250 includes a rolling region 251 on which the game ball B retained in the first sorting member 230 and the second sorting member 240 can roll, and the specific winning section 260 (V zone) or the normal winning section 262. Is provided on one side of the rolling region 251 and the stage 250 has a mountain portion 252 extending in the width direction of the rolling region 251 orthogonal to one side direction in the rolling region 251 to the rolling region 251. A wave generation mechanism unit 253 is provided which causes the mountain portion 252 to be generated and causes the rolling region 251 to undulate by moving the mountain portion 252 in the downstream direction of the rolling region 251. A holding control unit 293 for controlling the mountain portion 252 in the rolling region 251 by 253 to be held at the upstream position of the portion where the output side opening of the separate passage 265 in the rolling region 251 is projected is provided. Therefore, the game ball B that has fallen down the hanging passage and is supplied to the rolling region 251 is suppressed from being directed toward the upstream of the rolling region 251 by the mountain portion 252, but rather can be directed toward the downstream direction, and is rapid. The rolling region 251 can be made to flow down.

Further, the winning device 40 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 entry section 220, and V detection that detects the output of the game ball B from the main body member 210. The input / output ball number determination unit 290 includes the sensor 43 and the detection sensor 44, and does the input / output ball number determination unit 290 match the number of ball entry detected by the ball entry detection sensor 221 and the number of ball exit detection by the V detection sensor 43 and the detection sensor 44? While it is determined whether or not the open prohibition control unit 292 is inconsistent with the input / output ball number determination unit 290, the game ball B enters the first start port 31 or the second start port 33. Since the open / close ball entry portion 220 is not opened, the residual ball treatment can be suitably performed.

Further, the specific winning unit 260 (V zone) includes a V detection sensor 43 for detecting the entry of the game ball B, and the normal winning unit 262 includes a detection sensor 44 for detecting the entry of the game ball B, and the V detection sensor. Since the output of the game ball B from the main body member 210 is detected by the 43 and the detection sensor 44, the V detection sensor 43 and the detection sensor 44 detect the entry into the specific winning section 260 (V zone) or the normal winning section 262. In addition, the output detection of the game ball B from the main body member 210 can also be used, and it is not necessary to provide a detection sensor or the like dedicated to the remaining ball processing separately from the V detection sensor 43 and the detection sensor 44, and the remaining ball processing Can be realized in a small space.

Further, since the display device 60 and the winning device 40 are arranged vertically side by side at the central position in the width direction of the game area 30a of the game board 30, 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 drive body 42 (movable accessory), the winning device 40 becomes larger in the lateral direction, and the game area becomes narrower. It is possible to secure a game area without any problems.

Further, since the display device 60 is provided above the opening / closing entry section 220 of the winning device 40, the line of sight is moved to the opening / closing entry section 220 below the display device 60 for displaying the effect. That is, the line of sight is moving to the flow of the ball, and it is possible to easily see whether or not the ball has entered the opening / closing entry section 220. Can be easily seen.

Further, it is provided at a position directly below the discharge portion 94 of the main body member 210, and in the first state (ball entry restricted state), the game ball B from the discharge portion 94 of the center frame 90 can enter the ball. , It is difficult (or may not be possible) for the game ball B flowing down the outside of the center frame 90 in the game area 30a, and the game ball B is placed in the first start port 31 or the second start port 33. Based on the ball entering, the second state (ball entry restriction release state, for example, open state) is opened from the first state (ball entry restriction state), and this second state (ball entry restriction release state, for example, open state) is obtained. In), the game ball B from the discharge unit 94 can enter, and the game ball B flowing down the outside of the center frame 90 is easier to enter than in the first state (entry 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 entry portion 220 is in the second state (the entry restriction release state), the outside of the center frame 90 can be moved. It is possible to provide a game in which the flowing game ball B can also enter.

As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which the display screen 61 is easy to see, the game 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.

Further, in the case where the discharge portion 94 of the center frame 90 and the opening / closing entry portion 220 of the winning device 40 are separately attached to the game board 30, the positional relationship between the discharge portion 94 and the opening / closing entry portion 220 is different. Although it varies depending on the mounting accuracy of both to the game board 30, since the center frame 90 and the winning device 40 are integrally formed, the positional relationship between the discharging portion 94 and the opening / closing entry portion 220 is different. It does not change depending on the mounting accuracy of both game boards 30, does not require adjustment of the mounting positions of both, and is excellent in mounting workability.

Further, since the constricted portions 201 having a width smaller than the width of the center frame 90 and the winning device 40 are provided on both sides between the center frame 90 and the winning device 40 when the game board 30 is viewed from the front. The game area 30a can be widened by the amount that the constricted portion 201 is formed. That is, the game ball B may flow down to the constricted portion 201 between the center frame 90 and the winning device 40. Further, since the opening / closing entry portion 220 is provided in the constricted portion 201, the game ball B is provided in the display screen 61 of the display device 60 and the opening / closing entry portion 220 provided in the constricted portion 201 immediately below the display screen 61. It becomes easy to see the process of whether or not to enter the ball at the same time, and even if the player is watched on the display screen 61 of the display device 60, it is possible to reduce the oversight of the process of whether or not to enter the winning device 40.

Further, the opening / closing entry portion 220 includes an opening 41e into which the game ball B can enter, and a pair of blades 41a and 41b arranged laterally on both sides of the opening 41e, and the pair of blades 41a and 41b are the same. A second state in which the game ball B flowing down the outside of the center frame 90 in the game area 30a can enter by rotating and opening so that the tip side is separated from each other with the shaft portion 41c on the lower end side as the axis. A pair of blades 41a and 41b can be changed to a closed state in which the opening 41e is closed by rotating and closing the pair of blades 41a and 41b so that the tip sides approach each other with the shaft portion 41c as the axis. be. Further, the pair of blades 41a and 41b can be transferred to the first state (ball entry restriction state) in which the tip side is rotated so as to be closer to each other than the second state (ball entry restriction release state) with the shaft portion 41c as the axis. It is a thing. Therefore, the game ball B that has entered the center frame 90 can be reliably guided into the winning device 40 regardless of the first and second states of the opening / closing entry portion 220, and the opening / closing entry portion 220 is in the second state (the opening / closing entry portion 220). In the case of the ball entry restriction release state), the opening / closing entry portion 220 capable of entering the game ball B flowing down the outside of the center frame 90 can be suitably realized.

Further, the game area 30a has a substantially vertically elongated ellipse shape (or may be a circle, a substantially circular shape, an ellipse shape, an oval shape, a substantially oval shape, etc.) in the front view thereof, and the constricted portion 201 is the game area 30a. Since it is located in the portion where the width is the largest when viewed from the front, the width of the display device 60 and the winning device 40 is secured to the maximum, and even if the pair of movable parts (blades 41a, 41b) are opened. Since the blades 41a and 41b are stopped within the width of the center frame 90 and the winning device 40, the width of the game area is not narrowed by the movement of the blades 41a and 41b, and the flow mode of the game ball B in the game area 30a Can be configured to be interesting.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and may be another configuration having the same effect, and can be modified and implemented as follows, for example.

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

(2) In the above-described embodiment, the reciprocating movement of the mountain portion 252 of the rolling region 251 by the wave-generating mechanism unit 253 and the substantially bi-mountain-like swing of the second distribution member 240 by the drive mechanism unit 270 are independent of each other. Although both are asynchronous, they may be synchronized. Further, in the above-described embodiment, one cycle of the reciprocating movement of the mountain portion 252 is longer than one cycle of the substantially bifurcated swing of the second distribution member 240, but the relationship may be the opposite. Both may have the same cycle.

(3) In the above-described embodiment, the second sorting member 240 having the shape and structure as shown in FIG. 27 is adopted as the sorting means, but at least the sorting output is performed in the width direction of the rolling region 251. For example, various shapes and structures may be adopted.

(4) In the above-described embodiment, the case of a round automatic transition type pachinko machine is described as an example, and as a separate guidance condition is satisfied, for example, in the entire round period of the round automatic transition type pachinko machine. The game ball B from the opening / closing entry portion 220 is guided to the separate passage 265, but when a V-continuation type pachinko machine is adopted, the separate guidance condition is satisfied, for example, the V-continuation type game machine. The gaming ball B from the opening / closing entry portion 220 may be guided to the separate passage 265 only during the final round period in. In this case, in the final round period of the V continuation type gaming machine, the time taken regardless of the acquisition of the next round can be reduced, the feeling of delay in the jackpot production can be reduced, and the next game can be quickly transferred to the profit. You can solve the problem of waiting unnecessarily even though the profits you receive do not change.

(5) In the above-described embodiment, the game unit 200 integrally formed with the center frame 90 and the winning device 40 is adopted, but as shown in FIG. 32, the center frame 90 and the winning device 40 are The center frame 90 and the winning device 40 may be arranged at intervals so that the game ball B can pass laterally between the two. In this case, the center frame 90 and the winning device 40 are arranged with a space between the center frame 90 and the winning device 40 so that the game ball B can pass laterally between the center frame 90 and the winning device 40. Therefore, the game ball B flowing down on the left side of the game board 30 passes between the center frame 90 and the winning device 40 and flows down to the right side of the game board 30, and conversely, flows down from right to left. It is possible to provide a more diverse game board.

(6) In the above-described embodiment, the game ball B from the ejection portion 94 of the center frame 90 is in the first state (ball entry restriction state) or the second state (ball entry restriction release state) of the opening / closing entry portion 220. A ball that enters the open / close entry unit 220 is adopted regardless of the above, but in the first state (entry restricted state) of the open / close entry section 220, the game ball B is closed so that the ball cannot enter. Therefore, it is possible to adopt a ball that allows the game ball B to enter the ball in the second state (the state in which the entry restriction is released).

(7) In the above-described embodiment, the separate passage 265 supplies the game ball B to the stage 250 without passing through the first distribution member 230 and the second distribution member 240, but the game ball B is supplied to the first distribution member. It may be discharged to the outside of the winning device 40 without going through the 230 and the second sorting member 240 and without supplying the stage 250.

(8) In the above-described embodiment, the number of balls to be ejected from 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. That is, the game board 30 is provided with a collecting plate on the back side thereof having a discharge passage for collecting and discharging the game balls B entered in the specific winning section 260 (V zone) of the winning device 40 or the normal winning section 262. The collecting plate is provided with a passage detecting means (game ball detecting sensor, for example, a proximity sensor) for detecting the passage of a game ball in its discharge passage, and the exiting ball detecting means is a main body member 210 by the passing detecting means. The output of the game ball from may be detected. In this case, the output of the game ball from the main body member 210 can be detected by the passage detecting means provided in the discharge passage of the collecting plate, and the residual ball processing can be suitably performed.

(9) In the above-described embodiment, the first distribution member 230 and the second distribution member 240 are adopted as the retention means, but only one of the first distribution member 230 and the second distribution member 240 may be used. Various configurations may be adopted in which the game ball B is retained regardless of whether it is a fixed type or a movable type. For example, a meandering passage having a longer route than a straight route directly connecting the introduction passage portion 222 and the stage 250, a one-way passage portion, a crune (a dish-shaped accessory having a hole), and the like can be mentioned.

(10) In the above-described embodiment, the pair of blades 41a and 41b are opened in a predetermined manner based on the entry of the ball into the first starting port 31 or the second starting port 33 (in this embodiment, the first starting port 31). For example, when entering the ball, it is opened once for 2 seconds, and when entering the second starting port 33, for example, once opening for 2 seconds is performed twice in succession). The open lottery may be performed based on the entry into the 31 or the second starting port 33, or the number of times and the time may be arbitrary values.

(11) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30, the rippling generation mechanism unit 253 has a length of a part of the round bar 256s arranged side by side from below. A push-up roller member 254 that pushes up in a direction and a reciprocating movement mechanism 255 that reciprocates the push-up roller member 254 in the depth direction of the rolling region 251 are provided. A sheet-like body (for example, a sheet material such as vinyl chloride) may be provided, or a sheet-like body (for example, a sheet material such as vinyl chloride) which becomes a rolling region 251 instead of these round bar bodies 256. , This sheet-like body may be pushed up by a roller such as a push-up roller member 254, or a plurality of plate members having protrusions (for example, semicircular shape, arc shape, triangular shape, etc.) may be slid and moved. A moving mountain portion 252 may be formed by pushing up a part of the round bar body 256 or a part of the sheet-like body of the round bar body 256 of the book.

(12) In the above-described embodiment, a pachinko machine in which a so-called type 1 pachinko machine and a type 2 pachinko machine are fused is described as an example, but even if the pachinko machine is adopted as a type 1 pachinko machine or a type 2 pachinko machine. 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 ... 2nd starting port (means for entering the ball)
40 ... Winning device 60 ... Display device (display means)
90 ... Center frame 92 ... Guidance passage (guide passage)
94 ... Discharge section (discharge means)
210 ... Main body member 220 ... Opening and closing ball entry part (ball entry part, opening and closing entrance part)
230 ... First sorting member (sorting means, staying means)
231 ... 1st passage (2nd distribution discharge passage)
232 ... Second passage (swing discharge passage, first distribution discharge passage)
240 ... Second sorting member (movable sorting member, retention means)
250 ... Stage (stage part)
260 ... Specific winning section (specific winning means)
262 ... Ordinary winning section (non-specific winning means)
265 ... Separate passage (separate guide passage)
267 ... Guidance switching unit (guidance switching means)

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine equipped with a gaming board that forms a gaming area in which a gaming ball is driven.
The game board has a playing ball ball entrance capable ball entrance means, and playing ball winning device ball entrance easy status and game balls you change into a state hardly ball entrance is a predetermined portion of the gaming area Arranged in each
The winning device is
A main body member having an internal space for allowing the player to visually recognize the behavior of the game ball that has entered the ball,
A ball entry portion provided at a predetermined position of the main body member and
A distribution means provided in the internal space of the main body member to distribute and output a game ball from the ball entry portion.
A specific specification provided in the internal space of the main body member, in which a game ball distributed by the distribution means can be entered, and the entry of the game ball triggers the generation of a gaming state advantageous to the player. The entry part and
A non-specific ball entry section provided in the internal space of the main body member, which is a ball entry section other than the specific ball entry section and in which a game ball distributed by the distribution means can enter.
Equipped with
The sorting means is
A first passage for passing a game ball from the ball entry section and discharging the game ball to the specific entry section or the non-specific entry section.
A second passage for discharging the specific ball entry portion more difficultly than the first passage,
A communication portion communicated with the end of the first passage and a communication portion
A member provided in the communication portion, the game ball can be brought into contact with a predetermined surface of the member, and at least the predetermined surface of the member is located at an intersection where the predetermined surface of the member intersects with the traveling direction of the game ball. By doing so, the supply of the game ball to the predetermined portion of the first passage is stopped, and the game ball can be passed through the predetermined surface of the member without contacting the predetermined surface of the member. By locating the surface at the evacuation point where the surface is retracted from the intersection in the direction intersecting the traveling direction of the game ball, the evacuation state is set so that the game ball can be supplied to the predetermined location of the first passage. Members and
Equipped with
The gaming machine guides the game ball to the first passage when the retracting member is in the stopped state, guides the game ball to the second passage when the retracting member is stopped, and the retracting member is the winning device. A gaming machine characterized in that, in a normal state where it is difficult to enter a gaming ball, the communication portion is in a stopped state.

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