JP7054214B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, a second type of gaming machine called a so-called feather, which is equipped with a variable winning device having a winning space inside and makes it easier for a game ball to enter the winning space by opening the blades of the variable winning device, is known. (For example, Patent Document 1). In such a gaming machine, a round at the time of a big hit using a specific entry port (V winning opening) for generating a big hit game by passing the game ball and a game ball after passing through the specific entry opening in the winning space. It is known to provide a plurality of specific areas for determining the number.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 11-319231

Here, when a plurality of game balls pass through the specific entrances in succession, the number of rounds initially determined in the plurality of specific areas is adopted for paying out the prize balls. In the second type of gaming machine, the specific area of the number of rounds that is more advantageous to the player is often provided farther from the specific entry port as compared with the specific area of the number of rounds that is more disadvantageous to the player. For this reason, when a plurality of game balls pass through a specific entrance in succession, the prize in the lower round is often preceded, and as a result, there is a problem that the interest of the game is lowered.

The present invention has been made to solve at least a part of the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to improve the interest of a game.

The present invention has been made to solve at least a part of the above-mentioned problems, and can be realized as the following application examples. It should be noted that the reference numerals and supplementary explanations in parentheses in this column indicate the correspondence with the embodiments described later in order to help the understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the present invention in any way. ..

[Application example 1]
It ’s a pachinko machine,
A blade member that can switch between a state in which a game ball can enter a predetermined winning space and a state in which it is difficult to enter the game ball.
A specific entrance for determining a jackpot game by passing the game ball, which is arranged in the winning space, and
A plurality of specific areas arranged on the downstream side of the specific entrance in the winning space, and the number of different rounds in the jackpot game is determined by the passage of the game ball.
The game is arranged on the downstream side of the specific entrance in the winning space, and when a plurality of the game balls pass through the specific entrance, the game can easily obtain a more advantageous number of rounds for the player . Guiding means to guide the ball and
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

It is a front view of the gaming machine as one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game procedure. It is a figure explaining an example of a guiding means. It is a figure explaining another example of a guiding means. It is a figure explaining an example of the guiding means of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining an example of the guiding means of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining another example of the guiding means of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining an example of the guiding means of 4th Embodiment. It is a figure explaining an example of the guiding means of 5th Embodiment. It is a figure explaining another example of the guiding means of 5th Embodiment. It is a figure explaining an example of the guiding means of 6th Embodiment. It is a figure explaining another example of the guiding means of 6th Embodiment. It is a figure explaining an example of the guiding means of 7th Embodiment. It is a front view of the gaming machine of 8th Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the gaming machine of 8th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game procedure of 8th Embodiment.

<First Embodiment>
1. 1. Structure of the gaming machine FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 1 as an embodiment of the present invention. In the following, the left-right direction of the gaming machine 1 will be described so as to coincide with the left-right direction seen by the player facing the gaming machine 1. Further, the front direction of the gaming machine 1 will be described as a direction from the gaming machine 1 toward the player, and the rear direction of the gaming machine 1 will be described as a direction from the player toward the gaming machine 1.

The gaming machine 1 is a pachinko gaming machine that launches a gaming ball based on the launching operation of the player, and when the gaming ball wins a prize in a specific winning device, a predetermined number of gaming balls are paid out to the player based on the winning. be. The gaming machine 1 includes a gaming machine frame 10 and a gaming board 2 attached to the inside of the gaming machine frame 10. The gaming machine frame 10 includes a front frame (front frame portion) 15, an outer frame (base frame portion) forming an outer shell portion of the gaming machine, and an inner frame to which the gaming board 2 is attached inside the outer frame. I have. The front frame 15 is a vertically rectangular unit arranged on the front side of the outer frame and the inner frame, and has a handle 60, a hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 61, a surplus ball receiving plate (lower plate) 62, and a frame. It includes a lamp 66 and a speaker 67. A transparent glass plate is attached to the central opening of the front frame 15. The player can visually recognize the game area 3 of the game board 2 through the glass plate.

The handle 60 is arranged at the lower end on the right side of the front frame 15, and launches the game ball with a firing intensity according to the rotation angle. The hit ball supply plate 61 is provided below the front frame 15 and stores game balls. The surplus ball receiving plate 62 is arranged below the hitting ball supply plate 61, and stores the game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply plate 61. The frame lamp 66 is arranged around the opening of the front frame 15, and emits light during a game or the like. The speakers 67 are arranged on the upper left and upper right of the front frame 15 to produce sound during a game or the like. The gaming machine frame 10 may further include an effect button and an effect lever (not shown).

The game board 2 includes a game area 3, a rail member 4, a variable winning device (variable winning opening device, variable winning ball device) 5, a first starting port 21, a second starting port 22, and an out opening 23. , Is equipped. The game area 3 is an area in which the game ball launched by the operation of the handle 60 flows down, and a plurality of game nails for guiding the game ball are projected. The rail member 4 is arranged at the left end portion of the game area 3, and guides the game ball launched by the operation of the handle 60 toward the upper side of the game area 3.

The variable winning device 5 is a function for generating a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player. The variable winning device 5 includes a frame 6, a specific entry port 31, a blade member 32, a changing means (guidance means) 33, a first specific area 41, a second specific area 42, and a third specific area 43. And a fourth specific area 44.

The frame 6 divides the inside and outside of the variable winning device 5. The area inside the frame 6 is also referred to as a winning space 30. An opening is formed in a substantially central portion above the frame 6, and blade members 32 are arranged at both ends of the opening. The blade member 32 allows or hinders the acceptance of the game ball into the inside of the variable winning device 5 (that is, the winning space 30) by the opening / closing operation of the pair of blades. The blade member 32 is driven by the blade member solenoid 151 (FIG. 2).

The specific entry port (V winning opening) 31 is arranged below the blade member 32 inside the variable winning device 5 (winning space 30), and a game ball can enter when the blade member 32 is in the open state. Will be. The passage of the game ball to the specific entry port 31 triggers a round lottery in the first to fourth specific areas 41 to 44. In other words, the specific entry port 31 is used to generate a jackpot game. The specific entry port 31 is arranged in the specific entry port 31 and includes a specific entry port sensor 123 (FIG. 2) that detects the passage of a game ball to the specific entry port 31.

The distribution member 331 distributes the game ball that has passed through the specific entry port 31 to either the first to third specific areas 41 to 43 or the fourth specific area 44. The distribution member 331 is a plate-shaped member that can be tilted to the left or right with the center as a fulcrum, and is driven by the distribution member solenoid 152 (FIG. 2). The distribution member 331 is a guiding means 33 that makes it easier for the player to obtain a more advantageous number of rounds at the time of a big hit when a plurality of game balls pass through the specific entry port 31, and a game in the winning space 30. It functions as a changing means to change the direction of the sphere.

Each of the first to third specific areas 41 to 43 is on the downstream side of the specific entry port 31 in the inside of the variable winning device 5 (winning space 30), and is the center O of the specific entry port 31 (FIG. 1). : One-dot chain line) is arranged on the right side, and is configured as an area through which a game ball that has passed through the specific entry port 31 can pass. The jackpot of 16 rounds (16R jackpot) is determined by the passage (winning) of the game ball to the first specific area 41. Similarly, the passage of the game ball to the second specific area 42 determines the jackpot of 7 rounds (7R jackpot), and the passage of the game ball to the third specific area 43 determines the jackpot of 3 rounds (3R jackpot). ) Is decided. In the first to third specific areas 41 to 43, for example, a round lottery in which the game balls flowing to the right from the specific entry port 31 are distributed to any one of the first to third specific areas 41 to 43. A structure is provided. The first specific area 41 is arranged in the first specific area 41 and includes a first specific area sensor 124 (FIG. 2) that detects the passage of a game ball to the first specific area 41. Similarly, the second specific area 42 includes the second specific area sensor 125 (FIG. 2) which is arranged in the second specific area 42 and detects the passage of the game ball to the second specific area 42, and is the third specific area 42. The region 43 is arranged in the third specific region 43 and includes a third specific region sensor 126 (FIG. 2) that detects the passage of the game ball to the third specific region 43.

The fourth specific area 44 is on the downstream side of the specific entry opening 31 inside the variable winning device 5 (winning space 30), and is on the left side of the center O (FIG. 1: one-dot chain line) of the specific entry opening 31. It is arranged in, and is configured as an area through which a game ball that has passed through the specific entry port 31 can pass. The jackpot of 16 rounds (16R jackpot) is determined by the passage (winning) of the game ball to the fourth specific area 44. The fourth specific area 44 is arranged in the fourth specific area 44 and includes a fourth specific area sensor 127 (FIG. 2) that detects the passage of a game ball to the fourth specific area 44.

The first starting port 21 is provided on the left and right sides of the lower side of the variable winning device 5 outside the variable winning device 5 (outside the winning space 30). When the game ball passes through the first starting port 21, the blade member 32 opens and closes a predetermined number of times (for example, once). The first starting port 21 is arranged in the first starting port 21 and includes a first starting port sensor 121 (FIG. 2) that detects the passage of a game ball to the first starting port 21. The second starting port 22 is provided in the center of the lower side of the variable winning device 5 outside the variable winning device 5 (outside the winning space 30). When the game ball passes through the second starting port 22, the blade member 32 opens and closes a predetermined number of times (for example, twice). The second starting port 22 is arranged in the second starting port 22 and includes a second starting port sensor 122 (FIG. 2) that detects the passage of the game ball to the second starting port 22. The out port 23 is provided at the lowermost portion of the game area 3, and discharges the game ball to the outside of the game area 3.

2. 2. Electrical configuration of the gaming machine FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the gaming machine 1. The upper part of FIG. 2 shows the electrical configuration on the main control board side, and the lower part shows the electrical configuration on the sub-control board side. The gaming machine 1 includes a main control board 100, a sub control board 200, a relay board 120, a payout control board 130, a lamp control board 220, and a voice control board 230. The main control board 100 is a game control board that controls game profits such as a jackpot lottery and a transition of a game state, and constitutes a main control unit together with a relay board 120 and a payout control board 130. The sub-control board 200 is an effect control board that controls the effect to be executed as the game progresses, and constitutes a sub-control unit together with the lamp control board 220 and the voice control board 230. The sub control unit may include at least the sub control board 200.

The main control board 100 includes a game control microcomputer 110 and an input / output circuit 111. The game control microcomputer 110 is a one-chip microcomputer mounted on the main control board 100, and controls the progress of the game of the game machine 1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 110 includes a main ROM for storing a program for controlling the progress of the game, a main RAM used as a work memory, and a main CPU for executing a program stored in the main ROM. I'm out. The main ROM may be configured as an external ROM. The game control microcomputer 110 transmits / receives data to / from another board or the like via an input / output circuit (I / O port unit) 111. The input / output circuit 111 may be built in the game control microcomputer 110.

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 100 via the input / output circuit 111 and the relay board 120. The main control board 100 inputs signals output from each sensor and outputs signals to each solenoid. As the sensors connected via the relay board 120, the first start port sensor 121, the second start port sensor 122, the specific entry port sensor 123, the first specific area sensor 124, the second specific area sensor 125, and the second 3 Specific area sensor 126 and 4th specific area sensor 127 are exemplified. Examples of the solenoids connected via the relay board 120 include the vane member solenoid 151 and the distribution member solenoid 152.

The first start port sensor 121 is provided inside the first start port 21, and detects a game ball that has passed through the first start port 21. The second starting port sensor 122 is provided inside the second starting port 22, and detects a game ball that has passed through the second starting port 22. The specific entry port sensor 123 is provided inside the specific entry port 31, and detects a game ball that has passed through the specific entry port 31. The first specific area sensor 124 is provided inside the first specific area 41 and detects a game ball that has passed through the first specific area 41. The second specific area sensor 125 is provided inside the second specific area 42, and detects a game ball that has passed through the second specific area 42. The third specific area sensor 126 is provided inside the third specific area 43, and detects a game ball that has passed through the third specific area 43. The fourth specific area sensor 127 is provided inside the fourth specific area 44, and detects a game ball that has passed through the fourth specific area 44. The blade member solenoid 151 drives the blade member 32. The distribution member solenoid 152 drives the distribution member 331 as the guiding means 33.

A payout control board 130 is connected to the main control board 100 via an input / output circuit 111. The main control board 100 transmits various commands to the payout control board 130, and also receives signals from the payout control board 130 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 130 is connected to the ball rental payout device 131, the card unit 132, the launcher 133, and the prize ball payout device 134. The launch device 133 may be connected via a launch control circuit (not shown).

The ball rental payout device 131 pays out the ball rental. At this time, the payout control board 130 drives the ball lending motor of the ball lending payout device 131 based on the signal from the card unit 132 connected to the gaming machine 1 to pay out the ball lending. The ball lending to be paid out is detected by the ball lending sensor for counting. The card unit 132 is arranged adjacent to the gaming machine 1 and outputs information about ball lending based on information such as an inserted prepaid card. When the player operates the handle 60 (FIG. 1), the launching device 133 detects the contact of the handle 60 by the touch switch and detects the rotation amount of the handle 60 by the firing volume. Then, the launch motor is driven so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume. The prize ball payout device 134 pays out the prize balls. At this time, the payout control board 130 drives the prize ball motor of the prize ball payout device 134 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 110 to pay out the prize balls. The prize balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor for counting.

A sub control board 200 is connected to the main control board 100 via an input / output circuit 111. The main control board 100 transmits various commands to the sub control board 200. The connection between the main control board 100 and the sub control board 200 is a unidirectional communication connection capable of only transmitting a signal from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 200. That is, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means is interposed between the main control board 100 and the sub control board 200.

The sub control board 200 includes a production control microcomputer 210 and an input / output circuit 211. The effect control microcomputer 210 is a one-chip microcomputer mounted on the sub control board 200, and controls the effect of the game of the game machine 1 according to a program. The effect control microcomputer 210 is a sub ROM that stores a program or the like for controlling the effect as the game progresses, a sub RAM that is used as a work memory, and a sub that executes a program stored in the sub ROM. Includes CPU. The sub ROM may be configured as an external ROM. The effect control microcomputer 210 transmits / receives data to / from another board or the like via the input / output circuit (I / O port unit) 211. The input / output circuit 211 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 210. The lamp control board 220 and the voice control board 230 are connected to the sub control board 200 via the input / output circuit 211.

A frame lamp 66 and a round lamp 221 are connected to the lamp control board 220. The effect control microcomputer 210 controls the lighting of the frame lamp 66 and the lamps included in the round lamp 221 via the lamp control board 220 based on the command received from the main control board 100. That is, the effect control microcomputer 210 creates light emission pattern data (data that determines lighting / extinguishing, emission color, etc., also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of the frame lamp 66 and the round lamp 221. The emission of these lamps is controlled according to the above. The data stored in the sub ROM of the sub control board 200 is used to create the light emission pattern data. The lamp control board 220 may mount a CPU and cause the CPU to execute lighting control based on a command, or mount a ROM and store light emission pattern data in the ROM.

A speaker 67 is connected to the voice control board 230. The effect control microcomputer 210 outputs voice, music, sound effects, and the like from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 230 based on the command received from the main control board 100. Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 67 is stored in the sub ROM of the sub control board 200. The voice control board 230 may be equipped with a CPU to cause the CPU to execute voice control based on a command, or may be mounted with a ROM to store acoustic data in the ROM.

3. 3. Explanation of the game procedure and the operation of the guiding means FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the game procedure. When the passage of the game ball to the first start port 21 or the second start port 22 is detected during the normal game, the game control microcomputer 110 opens the blade member 32 a predetermined number of times (for example, once or twice). .. At least a part of the game ball that has passed through the blade member 32 enters the specific entry port 31 arranged below the blade member 32. In step S10 of FIG. 3, the game control microcomputer 110 determines whether or not the first game ball has passed through the specific entry port 31. This determination can be made by the detection signal from the specific entry port sensor 123 connected via the relay board 120. When the first game ball has not passed (step S10: NO), the game control microcomputer 110 shifts the process to step S10 and monitors the entry of the game ball into the specific entry port 31. On the other hand, when the first game ball has passed (step S10: YES), the game control microcomputer 110 shifts the process to step S12.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of the guiding means 33. FIG. 4A exemplifies a winning space 30 when the first game ball GB1 passes through the specific entry opening 31. FIG. 4B exemplifies a winning space 30 when the second game ball GB2 passes through the specific entry opening 31. The guiding means 33 of the present embodiment has a distribution member 331 that distributes the game ball that has passed through the specific entry port 31 to either the first to third specific areas 41 to 43 or the fourth specific area 44. I have. The distribution member 331 is configured so that the posture can be changed between the first posture shown in FIG. 4 (A) and the second posture shown in FIG. 4 (B). The distribution member 331 in the first posture is inclined to the right with respect to the fulcrum 331F provided in the center, so that the first direction relatively to the right of the center O (dashed line) of the specific entry port 31. Guide the game ball to D1. The distribution member 331 changes its posture from the first posture to the second posture by rotating counterclockwise as indicated by the black arrow in FIG. 4 (B). The distribution member 331 in the second posture is inclined to the left with respect to the fulcrum 331F provided in the center, so that the game ball is in the second direction D2 on the left side relative to the center O of the specific entry port 31. To induce. The initial state of the distribution member 331 is the first posture shown in FIG. 4 (A).

Here, the first to third specific regions 41 to 43 are arranged in the first direction D1 relatively to the right of the center O of the specific entry port 31, and as will be described later, the first direction D1. After that, the number of rounds (16R jackpot, 7R jackpot, 3R jackpot) at the time of a jackpot is determined by the first to third specific regions 41 to 43. On the other hand, the fourth specific area 44 is arranged in the second direction D2 on the left side of the center O of the specific entry port 31, and the 16R jackpot is determined in the fourth specific area 44. That is, the first direction D1 in which the first to third specific areas 41 to 43 are arranged has a specific area (second) with a number of rounds that is relatively disadvantageous to the player as compared with the second direction D2. It can be said that the direction is such that the game ball easily passes through the specific area 42 and the third specific area 43). On the other hand, the second direction D2 in which the fourth specific area 44 is arranged has a specific area (fourth specific area 44) having a number of rounds that is relatively advantageous to the player as compared with the first direction D1. It can be said that the direction is such that the game ball can easily pass through.

In the initial state, the distribution member 331 is the first posture for guiding the game ball in the first direction D1. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 4A, the game ball that has passed through the specific entry port 31 comes into contact with the distribution member 331 in the first posture and bounces off, so that the game ball is guided to the first direction D1. A round lottery is performed by the first to third specific areas 41 to 43 (FIG. 3: step S12). After that, the game control microcomputer 110 performs a jackpot operation according to the result of the round lottery. Specifically, the game control microcomputer 110 opens and closes the blade member 32 a predetermined number of times (for example, 18 times), or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls passes through the blade member 32 as one round. The opening and closing of the blade member 32 is repeated for the determined number of rounds. At this time, the game control microcomputer 110 pays out a predetermined number (for example, 15) of prize balls for each prize ball that has passed through the blade member 32 by the prize ball payout device 134.

In step S14 of FIG. 3, the game control microcomputer 110 determines whether or not the second game ball has passed through the specific entry port 31. When the second game ball has not passed (step S14: NO), the game control microcomputer 110 shifts the process to step S18. When the second game ball has passed (step S14: YES), the game control microcomputer 110 shifts the process to step S16.

In step S16, the game control microcomputer 110 changes the distribution member 331 as the guiding means 33 from the first posture to the second posture by driving the distribution member solenoid 152. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 4B, the second game ball that has passed through the specific entry port 31 comes into contact with the distribution member 331 in the second posture and bounces off to move to the second direction D2. The number of rounds (16R jackpot) at the time of jackpot is determined by the fourth specific region 44. After that, the game control microcomputer 110 performs a jackpot operation according to the result of the round lottery.

In step S18, the game control microcomputer 110 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed from the passage of the first game ball to the specific entry port 31 (step S10: YES). This predetermined time is a time for the game control microcomputer 110 to determine that "the game ball has continuously passed through the specific entry port 31", and can be arbitrarily determined. When the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S18: NO), the game control microcomputer 110 shifts the process to step S14 and monitors the passage of the second game ball to the specific entry port 31. On the other hand, when the predetermined time has elapsed (step S18: YES), the game control microcomputer 110 shifts the process to step S20. In step S20, the game control microcomputer 110 returns the distribution member 331 to the first posture as the initial posture, and ends the process.

Here, in the first to third specific areas 41 to 43, the first game ball GB1 that has advanced from the specific entry port 31 to the first direction D1 is placed in any of the first to third specific areas 41 to 43. There is a round lottery structure that divides the lottery into one. Therefore, after the first game ball GB1 advances in the first direction D1, it takes time to obtain the result of the round lottery by the first game ball GB1. On the other hand, since the round lottery structure is not provided in the fourth specific area 44, the second game ball GB2 promptly wins a prize (16R jackpot) after advancing to the second direction D2. As a result, the prize by the second game ball GB2 (16R jackpot) can be preceded by the prize by the first game ball GB1 (for example, the 3R jackpot), and it is easy for the player to obtain a more advantageous number of rounds. At the same time, it is possible to improve the interest of the player's game.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating another example of the guiding means 33. The configurations of FIGS. 5A and 5B are the same as those of FIG. The distribution member 331 of this example is held in a state where the fulcrum 331F provided at the center is fitted to the rail 33R provided inside the variable winning device 5. Further, the fourth specific area 44 is arranged in the vicinity of the center O of the specific entry port 31 on the lower side of the specific entry port 31. As shown in FIG. 5A, the distribution member 331 in the first posture (initial state) is substantially perpendicular to the center O or slightly tilted to the right, so that the distribution member 331 is relatively to the right of the center O. The first game ball GB1 is guided in the first direction D1. As shown by the black arrow in FIG. 5B, the distribution member 331 changes its posture from the first posture to the second posture by moving on the rail 33R. The distribution member 331 in the second posture guides the second game ball GB2 in the second direction D2 along the center O by not shielding the space between the specific entry port 31 and the fourth specific area 44. .. Even with the distribution member 331 (guidance means 33) of this example, by adopting the same game procedure as in FIG. 3, it is possible to easily obtain a more advantageous number of rounds for the player, and the player's game. It is possible to improve the interest of. Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, by not contacting the game ball that has passed through the specific entry port 31, the game ball is guided to the fourth specific area 44 having a number of rounds that is relatively more advantageous for the player. You may.

<Second Embodiment>
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of the guiding means 33a of the second embodiment. FIG. 6A shows a winning space 30a when the first game ball GB1 passes through the specific entry opening 31, and FIG. 6B shows the second game ball GB2 passing through the specific entry opening 31. The winning space 30a in the case of the above is illustrated respectively. The guiding means 33a of the second embodiment includes, for example, a distribution member 331a in which two plate-shaped members are combined in an inverted T shape, a plate-shaped support member 332 fixed below the distribution member 331a, and the like. Can be realized by.

As shown in FIG. 6A, the distribution member 331a in the first posture (initial state) is a game ball that has fallen from the specific entry port 31 by inclining to the left from the center O with the fulcrum 331F as the center. Is applied to the concave portion on the right side of the convex shape, and the first game ball GB1 is guided in the first direction D1 on the right side relative to the center O. At this time, the support member 332 supports the lower left corner portion of the distribution member 331a. Next, as shown in FIG. 6B, the first game ball GB1 that has advanced to the first direction D1 finishes the round lottery in the first to third specific regions 41 to 43, and the distribution member 331a It falls into the concave part on the right side of the convex shape of. Due to the weight of the first game ball GB1, the distribution member 331a changes its posture from the first posture to the second posture. The distribution member 331a in the second posture is inclined to the right from the center O with the fulcrum 331F as the center, so that the game ball dropped from the specific entry port 31 is applied to the concave portion on the left side of the convex shape and is relative to the center O. In the second direction D2 on the left side, the second and third and subsequent game balls GB2 are guided.

As described above, the guiding means 33a (distribution member 331a, support member 332) may be configured to be able to change its posture from the first posture to the second posture depending on the weight of the preceding game ball. In this case, the driving of the distribution member solenoid 152 described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3 and the distribution member solenoid 152 by the game control microcomputer 110 may be omitted. The guiding means 33a of the second embodiment can also have the same effect as that of the first embodiment.

<Third Embodiment>
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of the guiding means 33b according to the third embodiment. FIG. 7A shows a winning space 30b when the first game ball GB1 passes through the specific entry opening 31, and FIG. 7B shows the second game ball GB2 passing through the specific entry opening 31. The winning space 30b in the case of the above is illustrated respectively. The guiding means 33b of the third embodiment can be realized, for example, by a distribution member 331a having the same configuration as that of the second embodiment and a support member 332, and further by a second support member 333. Hereinafter, for the sake of distinction, the support member 332 will be referred to as a first support member 332. The second support member 333 is a plate-shaped member that can be inclined to the left with the center as the fulcrum 3331F.

As shown in FIG. 7A, the distribution member 331a in the first posture (initial state) is a game ball that has fallen from the specific entry port 31 by inclining to the left from the center O with the fulcrum 331F as the center. Is applied to the concave portion on the right side of the convex shape, and the first game ball GB1 is guided in the first direction D1 on the right side relative to the center O. At this time, the first support member 332 supports the lower left corner portion of the distribution member 331a, and the second support member 333 supports the vicinity of the lower right corner portion of the distribution member 331a. Next, as shown in FIG. 7B, the first game ball GB1 that has advanced to the first direction D1 finishes the round lottery in the first to third specific regions 41 to 43, and the second support member. It falls onto 333. Due to the weight of the first game ball GB1, the second support member 333 rotates counterclockwise about the fulcrum 331F. As the second support member 333 rotates, the distribution member 331a changes its posture from the first posture to the second posture. The distribution member 331a in the second posture is inclined to the right from the center O with the fulcrum 331F as the center, so that the game ball dropped from the specific entry port 31 is applied to the concave portion on the left side of the convex shape and is relative to the center O. In the second direction D2 on the left side, the second and third and subsequent game balls GB2 are guided.

The guidance means 33b of the third embodiment can also have the same effect as that of the first embodiment. Further, in the guiding means 33b of the third embodiment, as shown by the broken line in FIG. 7A, the first game ball GB1 is flipped up by the corner portion of the distribution member 331a, so that the first game ball GB1 is used. Can be allowed to stay in the air for a certain period of time. As a result, it is possible to make it easier for the winning (16R jackpot) by the second and third game balls GB2 to precede the winning by the first game ball GB1 (3R jackpot).

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating another example of the guiding means 33b of the third embodiment. The configurations of FIGS. 5A and 5B are the same as those of FIG. 7. In the guiding means 33b of this example, the point that the shape of the distribution member 331a is substantially L-shaped and the point that the first support member 332 is not provided are different from the example described with reference to FIG. Also in the guiding means 33b of this example, the distribution member 331a in the first posture (initial state) guides the first game ball GB1 in the first direction D1 on the relatively right side from the center O, and this first. The posture changes from the first posture to the second posture depending on the weight of the game ball GB1. Then, the distribution member 331a in the second posture guides the second and third and subsequent game balls GB2 in the second direction D2 on the left side relative to the center O. That is, the guidance means 33b of this example can also achieve the same effect as that of the first embodiment, and the winning (16R jackpot) by the second and third and subsequent game balls GB2 can be won by the first game ball GB1. It is possible to make it even easier to get ahead of the prize (3R jackpot).

<Fourth Embodiment>
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of the guiding means 33c according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 9A shows a winning space 30c when the first game ball GB1 passes through the specific entry opening 31, and FIG. 9B shows the second game ball GB2 passing through the specific entry opening 31. The winning space 30c in the case of the above is illustrated respectively. The guiding means 33c of the fourth embodiment includes, for example, a distribution member 331c in which three plate-shaped members are combined in an inverted A shape, and a polygonal weight member 332c fixed below the distribution member 331c. Can be realized by. The weight member 332c may be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 9A, the distribution member 331c in the first posture (initial state) is the first game that has fallen from the specific entry port 31 by directing the concave portion toward the specific entry port 31. The ball GB1 is accommodated in the recess. Due to the weight of the first game ball GB1, the distribution member 331c changes its posture from the first posture to the second posture. As shown in FIG. 9B, the distribution member 331c in the second posture is inclined to the right from the center O with the fulcrum 331F as the center, so that the first game ball GB1 housed in the recess is centered. It is guided from O to the first direction D1 on the right side. Further, the second and third and subsequent game balls GB2 that have fallen from the specific entry port 31 travel along the left side surface of the distribution member 331c in the second posture, and travel in the second direction D2 on the left side relative to the center O. Is guided to. That is, the same effect as that of the first embodiment can be obtained by the guiding means 33c of the fourth embodiment.

<Fifth Embodiment>
FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of the guiding means 33d according to the fifth embodiment. FIG. 10A shows a winning space 30d when the first game ball GB1 passes through the specific entry opening 31, and FIG. 10B shows the second game ball GB2 passing through the specific entry opening 31. The winning space 30d in the case of the above is illustrated respectively. In the fifth embodiment, below the specific entry port 31, the third specific area 43, the second specific area 42, and the first specific are specified in a substantially horizontal direction from the center of the specific entry port 31 toward the right side. Regions 41 are provided respectively. Further, between the specific entry port 31 and the third specific area 43, a first lottery structure 45 for distributing a game ball to one of the third specific area 43 and the second specific area 42 is provided. .. Similarly, between the specific entry port 31 and the second specific area 42, a second lottery structure 46 for distributing game balls to one of the second specific area 42 and the first specific area 41 is provided. There is. Further, the upstream side of the first to third specific areas 41 to 43 (in other words, between the first lottery structure 45 and the second lottery structure 46 and the first to third specific areas 41 to 43). Is provided with a shielding member 335 for temporarily retaining the game ball. In the present embodiment, the shielding member 335 functions as the guiding means 33d. The initial position of the shielding member 335 is the first position P1 shown by the broken line in FIG. 10 (A). The shielding member 335 is driven by the shielding member solenoid 152 provided in place of the distribution member solenoid 152 (FIG. 2) described in the first embodiment, and can move horizontally from the first position P1 to the second position P2. ..

As shown in FIG. 10A, when the first game ball passes through the specific entry port 31, the game control microcomputer 110 drives the shielding member solenoid 152 to drive the shielding member as the guiding means 33d. The 335 is moved to the second position P2. Normally, the game balls that have passed through the specific entry port 31 are the first to third lottery balls corresponding to the lottery results after the round lottery by the first lottery structure 45 and the second lottery structure 46 is completed. The number of rounds at the time of a big hit is determined by entering any of the specific areas 41 to 43. However, in the present embodiment, the first lottery structure 45 and the second lottery structure 46 are shielded from each other between the first to third specific areas 41 to 43. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 10B, the game ball that has completed the round lottery stays at the upper part of the shielding member 335. After that, the game control microcomputer 110 drives the shielding member solenoid 152 again after the time when the round lottery by the first lottery structure 45 and the second lottery structure 46 is completed, and in FIG. 10B, As shown by the left arrow, the shielding member 335 is moved from the second position P2 to the first position P1.

As described above, in the example of the present embodiment, the first specific area 41 in which the number of rounds more advantageous for the player can be obtained is arranged on the rightmost side, and the shielding member 335 is arranged from the right side (second position P2) to the left side (second position P2). It moves toward the first position P1). Therefore, according to the guiding means 33d of the present embodiment, the upstream of the first specific region 41 having an advantageous number of rounds for the player is released earliest, and then the second number of rounds relatively disadvantageous to the player is released. The upstream of the specific area 42 is opened, and then the upstream of the first specific area 41, which has a relatively more disadvantageous number of rounds for the player, is opened. As a result, the prize by the second game ball GB2 (16R jackpot) can be preceded by the prize by the first game ball GB1 (for example, the 7R jackpot), and it is easy for the player to obtain a more advantageous number of rounds. At the same time, it is possible to improve the interest of the player's game.

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating another example of the guiding means 33d according to the fifth embodiment. The configurations of FIGS. 11A and 11B are the same as those of FIG. The shielding member 335 of FIG. 11 retains the game ball on the upstream side of the first to third specific areas 41 to 43 in the first position P1 on the back side, and passes through (falls) the game ball in the second position P2 on the front side. ). Further, in the example of FIG. 11, the first specific area 41 having an advantageous number of rounds for the player is arranged on the most upstream side (upper side), and then the second specific area 42 having a relatively disadvantageous number of rounds for the player. Is placed. The first specific area 41, which has a number of rounds that is relatively more disadvantageous to the player, is arranged on the most downstream side (lower side).

As shown in FIG. 11A, when the first game ball passes through the specific entry port 31, the game control microcomputer 110 drives the shielding member solenoid 152 to drive the shielding member as the guiding means 33d. The 335 is moved to the second position P2. After that, the game control microcomputer 110 drives the shielding member solenoid 152 again after the time when the round lottery by the first lottery structure 45 and the second lottery structure 46 is completed, and drives the shielding member 335 to the second. It is moved from the position P2 to the first position P1. In this example, since the first specific area 41 having a number of rounds advantageous to the player is arranged on the most upstream side (upper side), a plurality of game balls GB1 and GB1 and 2 are simultaneously dropped from the positions of the shielding members 335. Even if there is, the prize by the second game ball GB2 (16R jackpot) can be preceded by the prize by the first game ball GB1 (for example, 7R jackpot), and the number of rounds more advantageous for the player can be obtained. It can be facilitated and the interest of the player's game can be improved.

<Sixth Embodiment>
FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of the guiding means 33e according to the sixth embodiment. FIG. 12A shows a winning space 30e when the first game ball GB1 passes through the specific entry slot 31, and FIG. 12B shows the second game ball GB2 passing through the specific entry opening 31. The winning space 30e in the case of the above is illustrated respectively. The guiding means 33e of the sixth embodiment can be realized by, for example, three shielding members 335e and three sensors 336 instead of the shielding member 335 of the fifth embodiment. The three shielding members 335e are arranged on the upstream sides of the first to third specific regions 41 to 43, respectively, and the game balls are retained on the upstream sides of the first to third specific regions 41 to 43, respectively. Each shielding member 335e retains the game ball on the upstream side of the corresponding first to third specific regions 41 to 43 in the first position P1 on the back side, and passes through (falls) the game ball in the second position P2 on the front side. ). The three sensors 336 detect the passage of the game ball on the upstream side of each shielding member 335e.

As shown in FIG. 12A, when all the game balls that have passed through the specific entry port 31 have passed through the sensor 336 within a predetermined time (FIG. 3: step S16), the game control microcomputer 110 has a shielding member. By driving the solenoid 152, each shielding member 335e is moved from the first position P1 to the second position P2. At this time, as shown in FIG. 12B, the game control microcomputer 110 first moves the shielding member 335e that shields the upstream side of the first specific region 41 having an advantageous number of rounds to the second position P2. Then move the shielding member 335e that shields the upstream side of the second specific area 42 having a number of rounds that is relatively disadvantageous to the player, and then move the shielding member 335e that has a number of rounds that is relatively disadvantageous to the player. The shielding member 335e that shields the upstream side of the specific region 41 is moved. As a result, the prize by the second game ball GB2 (16R jackpot) can be preceded by the prize by the first game ball GB1 (for example, the 7R jackpot), and it is easy to obtain a more advantageous number of rounds for the player. At the same time, it is possible to improve the interest of the player's game.

FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating another example of the guiding means 33e according to the sixth embodiment. The configurations of FIGS. 13A and 13B are the same as those of FIG. The shielding member 335 of FIG. 13 has the same configuration as that of the fifth embodiment described in the tenth aspect. On the other hand, the initial position of the shielding member 335 in FIG. 13 is the first position P1 in which the game ball is retained on the upstream side of the first to third specific regions 41 to 43. As shown in FIG. 13 (B), when all the game balls that have passed through the specific entry port 31 have passed through the sensor 336 within a predetermined time (FIG. 3: step S16), the game control microcomputer 110 has a shielding member. By driving the solenoid 152, the shielding member 335 is horizontally moved from the first position P1 to the second position P2. As a result, even with the guiding means 33e of this example, the upstream of the first specific area 41 having an advantageous number of rounds for the player, the second specific area 42 and the first specific area having a relatively unfavorable number of rounds for the player. Since it can be released before 41, it is possible to easily obtain a more advantageous number of rounds for the player, and it is possible to improve the interest of the player's game.

<7th Embodiment>
FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of the guiding means 33f according to the seventh embodiment. In the fifth embodiment, the fourth specific area 44 is not arranged in the winning space 30f. Further, instead of the distribution member 331 described in the first embodiment, the distribution member 331f is provided. The distribution member 331f is a plate-shaped member that guides the game ball GB that has passed through the specific entry port 31 and has fallen in the directions of the first to third specific regions 41 to 43. The distribution member 331f is fixed and does not change its posture. In the present embodiment, the game control microcomputer 110 is finally used in the first to third specific areas 41 to 43 of the game ball GBs that have passed through the specific entry port 31 within a predetermined time (FIG. 3: step S16). The number of rounds at the time of big hit is determined by the determined number of rounds (in other words, the final prize). In the gaming machine 1 in which the round lottery is performed by passing the gaming balls to the first to third specific areas 41 to 43, the number of rounds determined by the last gaming ball is smaller than the number of rounds determined by the first gaming ball. Is often large. As described above, the game control microcomputer 110 can function as a guiding means 33f that makes it easier for the player to obtain a more advantageous number of rounds by adopting the number of rounds finally determined.

Further, the game control microcomputer 110 has a number of rounds determined in the first to third specific areas 41 to 43 among the game ball GBs that have passed through the specific entry port 31 within a predetermined time (FIG. 3: step S16). Of these, the number of rounds at the time of a big hit may be determined by the number of rounds that is most advantageous to the player. As described above, the game control microcomputer 110 can function as a guiding means 33f that makes it easier for the player to obtain a more advantageous number of rounds by adopting the most advantageous number of rounds for the player.

<8th Embodiment>
FIG. 15 is a front view of the gaming machine 1g of the eighth embodiment. The winning space 30 g of the eighth embodiment includes a fourth specific area 44 g and an image display device 7 in place of the fourth specific area 44 of the first embodiment. The fourth specific area 44g is a specific area in which the jackpot of 16 rounds (16R jackpot) is determined as in the first embodiment, while the player does not know the number of rounds at the time of the jackpot (in the illustrated example). Star display) is displayed. The image display device 7 is provided near the center of the variable winning device 5. The image display device 7 may be a liquid crystal display device, or may be another image display device such as an organic EL display device, a plasma display, a projector, or a dot matrix.

FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the gaming machine 1g according to the eighth embodiment. In the eighth embodiment, the sub control board 200 g is provided in place of the sub control board 200. An image control board 240 and an image display device 7 connected via the image control board 240 are further connected to the input / output circuit 211 of the sub control board 200 g. The image control board 240 as the effect control means includes an effect control microcomputer including a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. In addition to a program for performing display control, the ROM contains still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, and background images. Image data such as is stored. RAM is used as a memory for expanding image data. The CPU executes the program stored in the ROM. The effect control microcomputer causes the effect control microcomputer to perform display control of the image display device 7 based on a command received from the main control board 100.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the gaming procedure of the eighth embodiment. In the eighth embodiment, steps S20 and S32 are further executed after step S16 described in the first embodiment. Specifically, in step S30, in the sub control board 200 g (image control board 240), the first game ball guided in the first direction D1 covers any of the first to third specific regions 41 to 43. The effect image corresponding to the number of rounds determined by passing is displayed on the image display device 7. For example, when the first game ball passes through the third specific area 43 (3R jackpot), the sub-control board 200g causes the image display device 7 to display an effect image such as "3R get!". Next, in step S32, the sub-control board 200g displays an effect image corresponding to the number of rounds determined by the second game ball guided in the second direction D2 passing through the fourth specific region 44. It is displayed on the image display device 7. For example, when the second game ball passes through the fourth specific area 44 (16R jackpot), the sub-control board 200g displays an effect image indicating round promotion, such as "Get 13R more!", In the image display device 7. To display.

As described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4, the guiding means 33g included in the gaming machine 1g actually causes the first gaming ball to pass through the first to third specific regions 41 to 43 before the second gaming ball passes through the first to third specific regions 41 to 43. The gaming ball passes through the fourth specific area 44. In other words, in reality, the prize by the second game ball precedes the prize by the first game ball. In this state, by executing steps S30 and S32 of FIG. 17, a round obtained by winning a prize in any of the first to third specific regions 41 to 43 by the first game ball to the player. It can give the impression that the number has been promoted and increased. As described above, in the gaming machine 1g of the eighth embodiment, the entertainment of the game can be further improved by the effect image showing the round promotion (the effect image displayed on the image display device 7 in step S32).

4. Examples of effects, modifications, and embodiments of the guiding means 33 The following shows examples of the effects of the guiding means 33.
[Effect 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the blade member 32 that receives the game ball into the winning space 30 provided inside the variable winning device 5 and the blade member 32 that is arranged in the winning spaces 30 and 30a to g are placed in the winning spaces 30 and 30a to make a big hit. A specific entry port 31 for generating a game, and a plurality of specific areas (first to first) arranged on the downstream side of the specific entry opening 31 and in which different numbers of rounds at the time of a big hit are determined by the passage of the game ball. 4 Specific areas 41 to 44) and guidance means 33 that make it easier for the player to obtain a more advantageous number of rounds when a plurality of game balls pass through the specific entry port 31. According to this configuration, when a plurality of game balls pass through the specific entry port 31, the guidance means 33 that makes it easier for the player to obtain a more advantageous number of rounds can improve the interest of the game.

[Effect 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the guiding means 33, 33a to e are changing means capable of changing the direction of the gaming ball in the winning space 30, and a plurality of gaming balls have passed through the specific entry opening 31. In doing so, it includes a modification means for guiding the game ball to a specific area of a number of rounds that is relatively more advantageous to the player by touching or not touching at least a part of the plurality of game balls. According to this configuration, the guiding means 33 (changing means) changes the course of the game ball by touching at least a part of the game ball, or changes the course of the game ball by not touching at least a part of the game ball. By maintaining, the game ball can be guided to a specific area of the number of rounds which is relatively more advantageous for the player.

[Effect 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the first direction D1 in which the gaming ball is easily passed through the first to third specific regions 41 to 43, which is a relatively disadvantageous number of rounds for the player, is guided. There is a change in posture between one posture and the second posture that guides the game ball in the second direction D2, which makes it easier for the game ball to pass through the fourth specific area 44, which is a relatively advantageous number of rounds for the player. Possible distribution members 331a to 331. According to this configuration, the guidance means 33 that makes it easier for the player to obtain a more advantageous number of rounds when a plurality of game balls pass through the specific entry port 31 by the distribution member 331 capable of changing the posture. realizable.

[Effect 4]
In the game machine 1 of the above embodiment, the distribution members 331a to 331 are in the first posture when the first game ball passes through the specific entry port 31, and the specific entry port 31 is the second game ball. When the ball passes, the second game ball is guided in the second direction by changing from the first posture to the second posture. According to this configuration, it is possible to easily obtain a more advantageous number of rounds for the second game ball that has passed through the specific entry port 31.

[Effect 5]
In the game machine 1 of the above embodiment, the distribution members 331a to c are formed with recesses for receiving the game balls, and the distribution member 331 is used when the first game ball passes through the specific entry port 31. Is the first posture, and the weight of the first gaming ball that has fallen into the recess changes the posture from the first posture to the second posture, so that the second gaming ball that has passed through the specific entry port 31 is seconded. Guide in the direction of. According to this configuration, the posture change of the distribution member 331 can be realized by the own weight of the first game ball that has passed through the specific entry port 31. Further, it is possible to easily obtain a more advantageous number of rounds for the second game ball that has passed through the specific entry port 31.

[Effect 6]
The gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment includes an image display device 7 and an effect control microcomputer 210 for displaying an effect image on the image display device 7, and the effect control microcomputer 210 has a plurality of games in a specific entry port 31. When the ball passes, after displaying the effect image corresponding to the number of rounds determined by the first to third specific areas 41 to 43, which is the number of rounds relatively disadvantageous to the player, the player is relatively relatively disadvantaged. The effect image showing the round promotion to the number of rounds determined by the fourth specific area 44 of the advantageous number of rounds is displayed. According to this configuration, the entertainment of the game can be further improved by the effect image showing the round promotion.

[Effect 7]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the guiding means 33d, e shield the upstream side of the first to third specific regions 41 to 43 when a plurality of gaming balls pass through the specific entry port 31, and also shield the upstream side. The upstream side of the first specific area 41 having a relatively favorable number of rounds moves to open before the upstream side of the third specific area 43 having a relatively unfavorable number of rounds to the player. It is a shielding member 335 that can be used. According to this configuration, when a plurality of game balls pass through the specific entry port 31 by the shielding member 335 that shields the upstream side of the first to third specific areas 41 to 43, the round is more advantageous for the player. It is possible to realize a guiding means 33 that makes it easy to obtain a number.

[Effect 8]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, the guiding means 33f adopts the number of rounds finally determined in the first to third specific regions 41 to 43 when a plurality of gaming balls pass through the specific entry port 31. .. In a gaming machine 1 in which a round lottery is performed by passing a gaming ball to a specific area, the number of rounds determined by the last gaming ball is often larger than the number of rounds determined by the first gaming ball. According to this configuration, by adopting the number of rounds determined at the end, it is possible to realize the guiding means 33 that makes it easy for the player to obtain a more advantageous number of rounds.

[Effect 9]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, when a plurality of gaming balls pass through the specific entry port 31, the guiding means 33f is a game among the number of rounds determined in the first to third specific regions 41 to 43. Adopt the number of rounds that is most advantageous to the player. According to this configuration, by adopting the most advantageous number of rounds for the player, it is possible to realize the guiding means 33 that makes it easy for the player to obtain a more advantageous number of rounds.

The following is a modification of the variable winning device 5 and the guiding means 33.
[Modification 1]
In the above embodiment, an example of the configuration of the distribution member 331 and the shielding member 335 is shown. However, the configurations of the distribution member 331 and the shielding member 335 can be changed in various ways. For example, the distribution member 331 may have a shape different from that described above, or may have a different pattern of posture change. For example, the shielding member 335 may have a shape different from that described above, or may move in a different direction.

[Modification 2]
In the above embodiment, the first direction D1 is the direction on the right side of the center O (FIG. 1: alternate long and short dash line) of the specific entry port 31, and the second direction D2 is the direction on the left side of the center O. Illustrated. However, the first direction D1 and the second direction D2 can be arbitrarily determined as long as they are relatively different directions. For example, the first direction D1 may be the direction on the left side from the center O, and the second direction D2 may be the direction on the right side from the center O. For example, the first direction D1 may be the direction from the center O to the upper right, and the second direction D2 may be the direction from the center O to the lower right.

[Modification 3]
In the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 110 uses the passage of the game ball through the specific entry port 31 as a trigger for the posture change of the distribution member 331 and the movement of the shielding member 335. However, the game control microcomputer 110 may change the posture of the distribution member 331 or move the shielding member 335 triggered by the opening and closing of the blade member 32.

[Modification 4]
In the above embodiment, an example of arrangement of a plurality of specific areas in the winning space 30 is shown. However, the arrangement of the plurality of specific areas in the winning space 30 can be variously changed. For example, in the winning space 30, a part of the above-mentioned plurality of specific areas may be arranged, or another specific area may be arranged. For example, the second specific area 42 (7R jackpot) and the third specific region 43 (3R jackpot) are arranged in the first direction D1, and the first specific area 41 (16R jackpot) is arranged in the second direction D2. It may have been done.

[Modification 5]
In the eighth embodiment, the case where the effect image is displayed and the pseudo-round promotion effect is performed in the configuration of the first embodiment is illustrated. However, by performing the process described with reference to FIG. 17 in the configurations of the second to fourth embodiments, the pseudo-round promotion effect may be performed in the configurations of the second to fourth embodiments.

The following is an example of the aspect of the gaming machine of the present embodiment provided with the guiding means 33.
[Aspect 1]
It ’s a pachinko machine,
A blade member that can switch between a state in which a game ball can enter a predetermined winning space and a state in which it is difficult to enter the game ball.
A specific entrance for generating a big hit game by passing the game ball, which is arranged in the winning space, and
A plurality of specific areas arranged on the downstream side of the specific entrance, and a different number of rounds at the time of a big hit are determined by the passage of the game ball.
When a plurality of the game balls pass through the specific entrance, a guiding means for facilitating a player to obtain a more advantageous number of rounds.
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

[Aspect 2]
The gaming machine according to the first aspect.
The guiding means includes a changing means capable of changing the moving direction of the game ball in the winning space.
The changing means can change the position or the posture, and when the plurality of game balls pass through the specific entry port, they are relative to each other by touching or not touching at least a part of the plurality of game balls. To guide the game ball to the specific area in a number of rounds that is more advantageous for the player.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

[Aspect 3]
The gaming machine according to the second aspect.
The changing means is
A first posture for guiding the game ball in a first direction in which the game ball easily passes through the specific area having a number of rounds that is relatively disadvantageous to the player.
A second posture that guides the game ball in a second direction in which the game ball easily passes through the specific area having a number of rounds that is relatively advantageous to the player.
It is a distribution member that can change its posture between
A gaming machine characterized by that.

[Aspect 4]
The gaming machine according to the third aspect.
The distribution member is
When the first game ball passes through the specific entrance, the player is in the first posture.
When the second game ball after the first game ball passes through the specific entrance, the second game ball is changed from the first posture to the second posture, so that the second game ball can be moved. Guide in the second direction,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

[Aspect 5]
The gaming machine according to the third aspect.
The distribution member is formed with a recess for receiving the game ball.
The distribution member is
When the first game ball passes through the specific entrance, the player is in the first posture.
By changing from the first posture to the second posture due to the weight of the first game ball that has fallen into the recess, the second game ball that has passed through the specific entrance is the second one. Guide in the direction,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

[Aspect 6]
The gaming machine according to any one of aspects 2 to 5, further comprising:
Image display device and
The image display device is provided with an effect control means for displaying an effect image.
When the plurality of game balls pass through the specific entry port, the effect control means is used.
After displaying the effect image corresponding to the number of rounds determined by the specific area of the number of rounds that is relatively disadvantageous to the player,
Displaying the effect image showing the round promotion to the number of rounds determined by the specific area in the number of rounds that is relatively advantageous to the player.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

[Aspect 7]
The gaming machine according to the second aspect.
The changing means is
When the plurality of game balls pass through the specific entry port, the upstream side of the plurality of specific areas is shielded and the plurality of game balls are shielded.
A shield capable of moving so that the upstream side of the specific area having a relatively favorable number of rounds is opened before the upstream side of the specific area having a relatively disadvantageous number of rounds. It is a member,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

[Aspect 8]
The gaming machine according to the first aspect.
When a plurality of the game balls pass through the specific entry port, the guiding means adopts the number of rounds finally determined in the plurality of specific regions.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

[Aspect 9]
The gaming machine according to the first aspect.
When a plurality of the game balls pass through the specific entry port, the guiding means adopts the number of rounds most advantageous to the player among the number of rounds determined in the plurality of specific regions.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

5. Other Modifications The configuration of the variable winning device 5 provided in the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment can be changed in various ways. For example, the configuration of the frame and the blade member in the variable winning device 5 can be variously changed.

The gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment is said to be a second-class gaming machine called a so-called blade, but the guiding means 33 of the above-described embodiment may be applied to a gaming machine called a type 1 and type 2. Further, for example, instead of the pachinko gaming machine, the guiding means 33 of the above embodiment may be applied to a rotating cylinder type gaming machine such as a slot machine, an arrange ball gaming machine, or a sparrow ball gaming machine. In this case, the game medium may be changed from a game ball to a game medal.

The gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment is a gaming machine equipped with a payout device for paying out balls, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, instead of the above-mentioned gaming machine 1, the present invention may be applied to a gaming machine that is not equipped with a payout device, such as a so-called enclosed gaming machine.

Further, two or more production examples and / or modification examples may be combined among the plurality of production examples and / or modification examples described above. Further, the gaming machine 1 may include a sub-display device in addition to the image display device 7. In this case, the above-mentioned display effect may be executed on the sub-display device.

Although this embodiment has been described above based on the embodiments and modifications, the embodiments described above are for facilitating the understanding of the present embodiment and do not limit the present embodiment. This aspect may be modified or improved without departing from its spirit and claims, and this aspect includes its equivalent.

1 ... Game machine 2 ... Game board 5 ... Variable winning device 7 ... Image display device 30 ... Winning space 31 ... Specific entry port 32 ... Blade member 33 ... Guidance means 41 ... First specific area 42 ... Second specific area 43 ... 3rd specific area 44 ... 4th specific area 45 ... 1st lottery structure 46 ... 2nd lottery structure 331 ... Distribution member 335 ... Shielding member 336 ... Sensor

Claims (1)

It ’s a pachinko machine,
A blade member that can switch between a state in which a game ball can enter a predetermined winning space and a state in which it is difficult to enter the game ball.
A specific entrance for determining a jackpot game by passing the game ball, which is arranged in the winning space, and
A plurality of specific areas arranged on the downstream side of the specific entrance in the winning space, and the number of different rounds in the jackpot game is determined by the passage of the game ball.
The game is arranged on the downstream side of the specific entrance in the winning space, and when a plurality of the game balls pass through the specific entrance, the game can easily obtain a more advantageous number of rounds for the player . Guiding means to guide the ball and
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

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