JP6229031B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins in a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prizes are awarded. Some balls are paid out to players. Further, a variable display unit capable of variably displaying the identification information is provided, and the display result of the variable display of the special symbol (identification information) started in the variable display unit based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening is provided. Some are configured to give a predetermined game value to a player when a predetermined display result is obtained.

  In addition, there are those equipped with a sorting device that distributes game balls that have flowed down a game area and flowed into a predetermined inlet into a winning port and a discharging port by a sorting member (guidance member). Specifically, the sorting device is configured to include a rotating portion (induction member) that is pivotally supported by a rotating shaft and includes a first ball receiving portion and a second ball receiving portion. In this first state, the rotating part flows in from the inflow port formed in the upper part and is rotated in one direction by the game ball guided by the first ball receiving part to discharge the game ball from the discharge port. Then, it is possible to change to the second state where the game ball flows in from the inflow port and is rotated in the reverse direction by the game ball guided to the second ball receiving portion to win the game ball at the winning opening. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP 2000-237396 A

  As in the sorting device provided in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the rotating state (guidance member) discharges the game ball from the discharge port by the game ball flowing in from the inflow port. In the case where it is possible to change to the second state in which the winning opening is awarded, the game ball guided to one of the first ball receiving portion and the second ball receiving portion is discharged from the discharge opening or the winning opening. The game ball is guided to the other before winning, and the rotating part is maintained in an intermediate state between the first state and the second state, so that the game ball is not discharged from the discharge port, and Although there is a possibility that a ball clogging state that does not win a prize opening may occur, it is not possible to determine the abnormality of these sorting devices.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of determining an abnormality of a sorting apparatus.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention is:
A gaming machine that performs variable display of identification information based on the fact that a game medium has passed through the first area or the second area,
A distribution means for distributing game media in a predetermined order between a first passage through which game media easily pass through the first region and a second passage through which game media pass through the second region;
A base portion having the first region;
A cover portion that is disposed to face the base portion and forms the first passage together with the base portion;
First detection means for detecting a game medium passing through the first area;
Second detection means for detecting a game medium that has passed through the second region;
An abnormality determining means for determining an abnormality when the order in which the game media are detected by the first detecting means and the second detecting means is different from the predetermined order;
A low-frequency state in which the game medium passes through the second area at a low frequency, and a game state control means capable of controlling the high-frequency state in which the game medium passes through the second area at a higher frequency than the low-frequency state;
With
The abnormality determination means does not determine the abnormality in the high-frequency state,
The base portion includes a projecting portion capable of decelerating the flow speed of the game medium, and a direction changing unit for changing the flow direction of the game medium decelerated by the projecting portion .
According to this feature, the abnormality determination of the sorting device can be performed.

The gaming machine of means 1 of the present invention is:
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of performing a predetermined game,
An inlet (e.g., inlet 330) through which a game medium (e.g., game ball) flowing down a game area (e.g., game area 7) in the game board (e.g., game board 6) can flow;
A first region (for example, the first start winning port 13a) and a second region (for example, the second start winning port 13b) formed so that the game medium flowing in from the inflow port can pass therethrough,
A first route (for example, the first guide route 331L) for guiding the game medium flowing in from the inflow port to the first region or a second route (for example, the second guide route 331R) for guiding the game medium to the second region. A guiding member (for example, a sorting bar portion 313) for guiding to any one of the above,
A first branch wall portion (for example, a first inner wall portion 324L) that is formed at a branch portion between the first route and the second route and guides the game medium to the first route side, and a game medium as the second route. A second branch wall portion (for example, a second inner wall portion 324R) that guides to the side,
A first path wall portion (for example, the first outer wall portion 321L) formed between the inflow port and the guide member, with a gap through which a game ball can pass with respect to the first branch wall portion, and the second branch A second path wall portion (for example, a second outer wall portion 321R) that is arranged with a gap through which a game ball can pass with respect to the wall portion and is formed from the inlet to the guide member;
A first state in which the guide member guides the game medium that has flowed into the inflow port to the first path (for example, a first mode in which the game ball is disposed at a right position for guiding the game ball to the left first guide path 331L). And a second state in which the game medium flowing into the inflow port is guided to the second path (for example, a second mode arranged at the left position for guiding the game ball to the right second guide path 331R). And a support portion (for example, first shaft portion 311) provided with a first action portion (for example, first action portion 318L) and a second action portion (for example, second action portion 318R),
It is provided so as to be able to move out of and with respect to the first path, and is pressed by a game medium passing through the first path and retreats from the first path, thereby pressing the first action part and moving the support part to the second path. A first pressing displacement portion (for example, a first pressing displacement member 304L) to be changed to a state;
The second path is provided so as to be able to move in and out, and is pressed by a game medium passing through the second path and retreats from the second path, thereby pressing the second action part and the support part to the first path. A second pressing displacement portion (for example, a second pressing displacement member 304R) that changes the state,
With
The first pressing displacement portion and the second pressing displacement portion are pressed to the path side by the corresponding action portion when the other is pressing the corresponding action portion, and the other corresponds to the action portion. When one is pressed, one is pressed to the path side by the corresponding action portion (for example, in FIG. 12B, the game ball abuts against the abutment plate 342L of the left first press displacement member 304L to act The plate 343L presses the first action portion 318L of the sorting member 303, and the second action portion 318R presses the action plate 343R of the right second press displacement member 304R forward, and this second press displacement member 304R contact plate 342R is projected forward),
The guiding member is arranged so that when one game medium presses one pressing displacement portion, the other gaming medium that has flowed in from the inflow port does not reach the other pressing displacement portion. The flow path of the other game medium is restricted by the other path wall portion corresponding to the other pressing displacement portion (for example, in FIG. 15A, contact between the other game balls B and the distributing rod portion 313 Since the distance from the point α to the contact point β between the other game ball B and the second outer wall portion 321R is smaller than the diameter of the game ball B, the other game ball B is prevented from moving in the right direction. The part where the flow of game balls b is blocked),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, for example, the one game medium flowing in from the inflow port is guided to the first path side by the guide member in the first state, and then presses the first pressing displacement portion. The game state changes from the first state to the second state, and then another game medium that flows in from the inflow port is guided to the second path side. Then, when one game medium presses the first pressing displacement portion, another game medium that flows in from the inflow port next by the one game medium or the guide member and the second path wall portion is on the second path side. When the one game medium presses the first pressing displacement portion, that is, when the guide member changes to the first state, the other game medium is temporarily restricted from flowing down to Does not reach the other second pressing displacement portion and press the second pressing displacement portion. Thus, both the first press displacement portion and the second press displacement portion are simultaneously pressed by the game medium, and the guiding member is maintained in an intermediate state between the first state and the second state, so that the subsequent game medium is The guide member prevents clogging without being guided to either the first path or the second path.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine described in means 1,
The support portion is a swing support portion (for example, a first shaft portion 311) that swingably supports one end side of the guide member (for example, the distribution rod portion 313),
A wall (for example, the base plate 307) on the swing support portion side of the inlet (for example, the inlet 330) is a first portion that guides the game medium flowing in from the inlet to the other end of the guide member. 1 protrusion (for example, the 1st guide protrusion 326) is provided (refer to Drawing 10),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the gaming medium flowing down from the inflow port from passing through the swinging shaft side where the swinging width of the guide member is small, thereby making it difficult for the gaming medium to pass.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 1 or means 2,
A wall portion (for example, the first press displacement member 304L) and the wall portion (for example, the second press displacement member 304R) facing the first press displacement portion (for example, the second press displacement member 304R) at the inflow port (for example, the inflow port 330). For example, the cover plate 310) is provided with a second projecting portion (for example, a second guide protrusion 327) that guides the game medium toward the first press displacement portion and the second press displacement portion in the flow-down direction. (See FIG. 11),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the flowing game medium from flowing down without pressing the first press displacement portion and the second press displacement portion.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 3,
The first pressing displacement portion (for example, the first pressing displacement member 304L) and the second pressing displacement portion (for example, the second pressing displacement member 304R)
Contact plates (for example, contact plates 342L and 342R) that contact the game medium flowing down the first path (for example, the first guide path 331L) and the second path (for example, the second guide path 331R);
The contact plate is formed with a predetermined gap with respect to the contact plate, and contacts and presses the first action part (for example, the first action part 318L) or the second action part (for example, the second action part 318R). Action plates (for example, action plates 343L, 343R);
Comprising
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the pressing displacement portion is reduced in weight and is easily displaced by the pressing of the game medium.

A gaming machine of means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4,
A base part (for example, base member 301) attached to the game board surface of the game board;
A cover portion (for example, a cover member 302) that is disposed to face the base portion and forms the first path together with the base portion;
With
The base portion has a third protruding portion (for example, a protruding plate 315) for guiding the game medium to the cover portion side,
The cover portion has a recess (for example, a guide groove 337) that receives and guides the game medium guided by the third protrusion at a position corresponding to the third protrusion (see FIG. 16).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the game medium guided to each path is guided to the first area by being guided to the cover part side by the projecting part and the flow speed is decelerated and guided by the concave part. Can be made easier.

A gaming machine of means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5,
Each can be identified based on the fact that a game medium (for example, a game ball) has passed through the first area (for example, the first start winning opening 13a) or the second area (for example, the second start winning opening 13b). A plurality of types of identification information (for example, a first special symbol, a second special symbol, a production symbol) that are variably displayed (pachinko gaming machine 1),
First detection means (for example, a first start port switch 14a) for detecting a game medium that has passed through the first area;
Second detection means (for example, a second start port switch 14b) for detecting the game medium that has passed through the second area;
When the order in which the game media are detected by the first detection means and the second detection means is different from the predetermined order (for example, one start port switch detects a game ball continuously for a predetermined number of balls (for example, four balls) or more) In the case where the game ball is detected by the first start port switch 14a and the second start port switch 14b. A part that is determined to be abnormal when the order is different from the predetermined order), and
Comprising
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since it is possible to determine the abnormality of the sorting apparatus, it is possible to prevent the game from being performed normally due to the abnormality of the sorting apparatus.

It is a front view which shows a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. (A) is a perspective view which shows the state which looked at the distribution apparatus from diagonally forward, (B) is a perspective view which shows the state which looked at the distribution apparatus from diagonally back. It is a six-sided view showing a sorting device. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the state which looked at the distribution apparatus from diagonally forward. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the state which looked at the distribution apparatus from diagonally behind. It is AA sectional drawing of FIG. It is BB sectional drawing of FIG. (A) is CC sectional drawing of FIG. 4, (B) is DD sectional drawing of FIG. (A) is the EE sectional view of Drawing 4 showing the state before a game ball contacts a stopper member, and (B) is the BB sectional view. (A) (B) is sectional drawing which shows the state in which the game ball contacted the stopper member. 4A is a cross-sectional view taken along the line A-A in FIG. 4 showing a state where one game ball is guided to the distributing rod, and a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB. FIG. Sectional drawing which shows the state to press, (C) is sectional drawing which shows the state by which the sorting bar was moved to the left position. (A) is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which another game ball is guided to the distributing rod, (B) is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the other game ball presses the second pressing plate, and (C) is a distribution. It is sectional drawing which shows the state by which the stick | rod was moved to the right position. (A) is a diagram showing a state in which one game ball is guided to the distributing rod, (B) is a diagram showing a state in which the other game balls are prevented from flowing down by one game ball and the second outer wall portion It is. (A) is a figure which shows the state by which the other game ball was prevented from flowing down by the distribution stick and the 2nd outer wall part, (B) is a figure which shows the state by which another game ball is flowed down. (A) is a figure which shows an example of a flow-down aspect when a game ball is induced | guided | derived to a 2nd start winning opening in the distribution device as a modification, (B) is FF sectional drawing of (A), (C ) Is a GG sectional view of (B).

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration on the main board.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular frame shape, and a game frame (shown) attached to the left side of the outer frame (not shown) so as to be opened and closed. And a glass door frame 102 attached to the upper left side of the game frame so as to be openable and closable, and a lower door frame 103 attached to the lower part of the left side of the game frame so as to be openable and closable. .

  A hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is provided on the upper front surface of the lower door frame 103. At a lower position of the hitting ball supply tray 3, an extra ball receiving tray 4 (lower plate) for storing game balls as game media that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operating knob) 5 for emitting hitting balls. Is provided.

  A game board 6 is detachably attached to the game frame 101 on the back side of the glass door frame 102. The game board 6 is made of a plywood board having a predetermined thickness with a game area 7 formed on the front surface, and on the back side of the game board 6 is a variable display control unit including an effect display device 9 and an effect control board 80 ( (Not shown) are assembled together.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there is provided an effect display device (effect symbol display device) 9 including a plurality of variable display units each of which displays an effect effect symbol (decoration symbol) in a variable manner. The effect display device 9 has, for example, three variable display portions (symbol display areas) of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The effect display device 9 performs variable display of the effect symbol as a decorative (for effect) symbol during the special symbol variable display period by the first special symbol indicator 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b. The effect display device 9 that performs effect display variation display is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 80.

  An annular stage decoration frame 11 provided with a stage on which a game ball can roll is provided around the opening corresponding to the front surface 9 c of the effect display device 9 in the game board 6. The game board 6 is disposed in front of the front face 9c with a predetermined gap, and an effect unit (not shown) is provided on the periphery of the front face 9c between the game board 6 and the front face 9c. It can move according to the state and the execution of the production.

  A first special symbol display (first variation display means) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as the first identification information is provided at a lower right position on the game board 6. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display device 8a is realized by a simple and small display device (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. A second special symbol display (second variation display means) 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as the second identification information is provided above the first special symbol indicator 8a. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  In this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both 0 to 9), but the types may be different. In addition, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b each variably display a number (or a two-digit symbol) of 00 to 99 using, for example, two 7-segment LEDs. It may be configured.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator.

  The variation display of the first special symbol is a variation display start condition (for example, after the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13a) after the first start condition that is the execution condition of the variation display is established (for example, When the number of reserved memories is not 0, the first special symbol variation display is not executed and the big hit game is not executed), and the variation display is started. When time (fluctuation time) elapses, a display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. In addition, the variation display of the second special symbol is after the second start condition which is the execution condition of the variation display is satisfied (for example, that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 13b or the third start winning opening 13c). The start condition of the variable display (for example, the state where the number of reserved memories is not 0, the state where the variable display of the second special symbol is not executed, and the big hit game is not executed) is established. The display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed when the variable display time (variable time) elapses. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b. The display of the effect symbol (also referred to as the effect symbol) is performed as a symbol of The change display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Synchronous means that the start point and end point of variable display are substantially the same (may be exactly the same) and the period of variable display is substantially the same (may be exactly the same). Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the jackpot The combination of is stopped and displayed.

  In the game area 7, there is a first start winning opening 13 a and a second starting winning opening 13 b at the center lower position of the effect display device 9, and the game balls flowing down the game area 7 are connected to the first start winning opening 13 a and the second start winning opening 13 a. A distribution device 300 is provided for distribution to any one of the start winning ports 13b. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 13a is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 14a provided on the back of the game board 6. Similarly, the game ball won in the second start winning opening 13b is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14b provided on the back of the game board 6. The first start winning port 13a and the second start winning port 13b are always kept in a constant open state by having an inflow port having a predetermined size.

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a third starting winning port 13c (third starting port) through which game balls can be won is provided on the right side of the allocating device 300. The game ball won in the third start winning opening 13c is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the third start opening switch 14c. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be won in the third start winning opening 13c (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the third starting winning hole 13c than the first starting winning port 13a and the second starting winning port 13b. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the third start winning opening 13c. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize.

  Hereinafter, the first start winning port 13a, the second start winning port 13b, and the third start winning port 13c may be collectively referred to as a start winning port or a starting port.

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading to the variable winning ball device 15 is very likely to win the third start winning port 13c. Then, the nail is arranged closely around the sorting device 300, or the nail arrangement around the sorting device 300 is difficult to guide the game ball to the inlet 330 of the sorting device 300, and the third start prize is won. The winning rate of the mouth 13c may be made higher than the winning rates of the first starting winning port 13a and the second starting winning port 13b.

  In the upper part of the second special symbol display 8b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13a, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start prize memory) is displayed. One special symbol hold memory display unit and the first special symbol hold memory display unit are provided separately, and the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning port 13b and the third start winning port 13c, that is, the second reserved memory. For example, a special symbol reservation storage display 18 including a 7-segment LED provided with a second special symbol reservation storage display unit for displaying the number is provided. The first special symbol reserved memory display unit displays up to four first reserved memory numbers in the order of winning, and increases the number of indicators that are turned on by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one. The second special symbol reserved memory display unit displays up to four second reserved memory numbers in the order of winning, and increases the number of indicators that are turned on by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. And whenever the fluctuation | variation display by the 2nd special symbol display 8b is started, the number of the indicators to light is reduced by one. In this example, an upper limit number (up to 4) is provided for the starting memory number by winning in the first starting winning port 13a and the starting memory number by winning in the second starting winning port 13b and the third starting winning port 13c. However, the upper limit number may be four or more.

  Further, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is provided with a first reserved memory display unit 9a for displaying the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display unit 9b for displaying the second reserved memory number. . In addition, you may make it provide the area | region (sum total pending | holding memory display part) which displays the total number (sum total pending memory count) which is the sum total of the 1st pending memory count and the 2nd pending memory count. As described above, if the summation pending storage display unit for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a variable winning ball device 15 that opens and closes only with respect to the third starting winning opening 13c is provided. However, the first starting winning opening 13a and the second starting winning opening 13a are provided. A configuration in which a variable winning ball apparatus that performs an opening / closing operation may be provided for any of the winning openings 13b.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is provided with a special winning opening door, and when a specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol indicator 8a (first variable display means), and a second special symbol indicator. In the specific game state (big win game state) that occurs when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the 8b (second variable display means), the solenoid 21 controls the big prize door to be opened. Then, the big winning opening which becomes the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Thus, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening which has been opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, for example, the first starting winning opening 13a, the second starting winning opening 13b, the third starting winning opening 13c, and the like. , More prize balls are paid out than when the game balls pass (enter) through other winning holes. Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 20 is in the open state in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, the first state advantageous to the player is obtained. On the other hand, if the special prize winning device 20 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 20, the game ball cannot be passed through (entered) into the special prize opening to obtain a prize ball, which is disadvantageous for the player. It becomes a state.

  The normal symbol display 10 is provided on the right side of the first special symbol display 8a. The normal symbol display 10 is composed of, for example, two lamps. When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the display variation of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, the upper and lower lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized at the time of lighting) are alternately turned on to perform the variable display. For example, if the lower lamp is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. When the lamp on the lower side of the normal symbol display 10 is turned on and it is a win, the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 is a state advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the lower lamp is lit (a state in which a game ball can win the third start winning opening 13c). ). An upper part of the special symbol storage memory display 18 is provided with a normal symbol storage memory display 41 having four display portions (for example, four segments among seven segment LEDs) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32. It has been. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of display units to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of display units that are lit is reduced by one.

  In addition, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 composed of 7-segment LEDs has four display units (segments) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 and, for example, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened at the time of a big hit. There are two display units (segments) that indicate (the number of big hits) and two display units (segments) that indicate the gaming state, but these display units are separate from the normal symbol hold storage display unit. You may comprise. Further, the normal symbol display 10 may be configured by segment LEDs or the like capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “◯” and “x”) called normal symbols.

  In the lower part of the game area 7, winning holes 29a to 29d of the normal winning device are provided, and the game balls won in the winning holes 29a to 29d are detected by the winning hole switches 30a and 30b. Each of the winning holes 29a to 29d constitutes a winning area provided in the game board 6 as an area for accepting game balls and allowing winning. The first start winning opening 13a, the second starting winning opening 13b, the third starting winning opening 13c, and the big winning opening also constitute a winning area that accepts game balls and allows winning.

  On the left side of the game area 7, there is provided a decoration member 25 having a decoration LED 25a that blinks and displays during the game, and there is an out port 26 for absorbing a game ball that has not won a prize. In addition, four speakers 27 that emit sound effects are provided on the left, right, top, and bottom of the outside of the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a top frame LED 28a, a left frame LED 28b, and a right frame LED 28c are provided. The top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the decoration LED 25a are examples of a decoration light emitter provided in the gaming machine.

  In addition, although not particularly illustrated, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter, referred to as “card unit”) 50 that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1. .

  A game ball launched from the hitting ball launching device by the player's operation enters the game area 7 through a shot ball guide passage (not shown), and then descends the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning port 13a and is detected by the first start port switch 14a, the first special symbol variation display can be started (for example, the special symbol variation display ends, 1), the first special symbol display unit 8a starts the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variable display of the effect symbol (effect symbol). Is done. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13a. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When a game ball enters the second start winning opening 13b and is detected by the second start opening switch 14b, or when a game ball enters the third start winning opening 13c and is detected by the third start opening switch 14c, the second special If it is in a state where the variable display of the symbol can be started (for example, when the special symbol variable display is completed and the second start condition is established), the second special symbol display unit 8b displays the variable display of the second special symbol ( (Change) is started, and the effect display (effect design) is displayed on the effect display device 9 in a variable manner. That is, the change display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 13b. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  The variation display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are stopped when a certain time has passed. If the special symbol at stop (stop symbol) is a big hit symbol (specific display result), it will be “big hit”. If the special symbol at stop (stop symbol) is displayed differently from the big hit symbol, "

  After the fluctuation display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as “round game”) is executed a predetermined number of times.

  In this embodiment, when a big hit symbol corresponding to “probable big hit” or “non-probable big big hit” is stopped and displayed in the special figure game, a big hit state as a specific gaming state (for example, 15 round big hit) State). In the big hit gaming state, the special winning prize opening device 20 opens the big winning opening for a predetermined period (for example, 29.5 seconds) or a period until a predetermined number (for example, eight) of winning balls are generated. By setting the state, the round in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is changed to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is executed. In this way, the special prize opening door which opened the special prize opening during the round is specially variable by receiving the game ball falling on the game board surface 6a of the game board 6 and then closing the special prize opening. The winning ball apparatus 20 is changed to the second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. In the 15 round big hit state, the number of executions of the round, which is the opening cycle of the big prize opening, becomes the first round number (for example, “15”). A game in the 15 round big hit state in which the number of round executions is “15” is also referred to as a 15-time open game. In such a 15 round big hit state, every time a game ball wins a big winning opening, 15 balls (prize balls) are obtained.

  After the big hit state is ended based on the fact that the big hit symbol corresponding to “non-probable big hit” is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the special figure game is compared with the normal state as one of the special gaming states. The time is controlled to be in a time-short state where time-shortening control (time-shortening control) is performed in which the variable symbol variable display time (special-figure variation time) is shortened. Here, the normal state is a normal gaming state as a gaming state different from a specific gaming state such as a big hit gaming state, a probability variation state, and a short-time state, and an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a system reset is performed). As in the case where the initialization process is performed after the power is turned on, the same control is performed. In the short-time state, one of the conditions is established first when a special game (variable display) is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and the variable display result is “big hit”. Sometimes it ends. The jackpot symbol corresponding to such a “non-probable big hit” is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, such as a special jackpot symbol corresponding to the fact that it is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game. The jackpot symbol that is controlled to the short-time state after the jackpot state is terminated is called a non-probable variable jackpot symbol (also referred to as “normal jackpot symbol”). Further, the fact that the non-probable variable big hit symbol among the big hit symbols is stopped and displayed and the variable display result becomes “big hit” is called “non-probable big hit” (also referred to as “normal big hit”).

  After the big hit state is ended based on the fact that the big win symbol corresponding to “probable big hit” is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, as one of the special game states different from the short-time state, for example, to the normal state In comparison with the time-shortening control in which the special figure variation time is shortened, the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control (probability variation control) is continuously performed is controlled. In this probabilistic state, the variable display result of each special figure game and decorative design is improved so that the probability that the variable display result is “big hit” and further controlled to the big hit gaming state is higher than in the normal state and the short-time state. To do. Such a probability change state continues until the next variable display result is a “big hit”, regardless of the number of executions of the special game. Like the jackpot symbol corresponding to such “probable variation jackpot”, the jackpot symbol controlled to the probability variation state after the first jackpot state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game is the probability variation jackpot symbol. It is called.

  In the probabilistic state and the short time state, the normal symbol display unit 10 controls the normal symbol in the normal symbol game so that the variation time of the normal symbol (ordinary symbol variation time) is shorter than that in the normal state. Control to improve the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable blade piece in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal figure”. The second is to make it easier for the game ball to pass (enter) the third start winning opening 13c, such as control for making the tilt control time to be performed longer than in the normal state, and control for increasing the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied. It should be noted that any one of these controls may be performed in the probability variation state or the short time state, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. As described above, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the third start winning opening 13c in the probability variation state or the short time state is also referred to as high release control. By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the third start winning opening 13c is in the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 8b is easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. In addition, the time until the variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. Therefore, in the probability variation state and the short time state, it becomes easier to enter the big hit gaming state than in the normal state. The period during which the high opening control can be executed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to either the certain change state or the short-time state. . Further, it is also said that the gaming state is in the high base during the high opening control period. On the other hand, when it is not the high opening control period, it is said that the gaming state is in the low base. The short-time state in this embodiment is a gaming state also referred to as a low-probability high-base state, and the normal state is a gaming state also referred to as a low-probability low-base state, which is a probabilistic state that is not a high release control period. The latent probability changing state is a gaming state also called a high probability low base state.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas provided in the effect display device 9, a special symbol game using the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a. Corresponding to the start of one of the special figure games using the second special figure on the display 8b, the production symbol variation display (variation display) is started. In the period from the start of the variation display of the effect symbol to the end of the variation display due to the stop display of the confirmed effect symbol in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas, The variable display state may be a predetermined reach state. Here, the reach state refers to an effect design (“reach” that is not yet displayed as a temporary stop when the effect design that is temporarily stopped in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination. "Varying symbol") is a display state in which the variation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the design symbol is changing in synchronization while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination is there. Specifically, a part of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas (for example, “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas) constitutes a predetermined jackpot combination. In the remaining effect symbol display area (for example, “medium” effect symbol display area, etc.) that has not yet been temporarily stopped when the effect symbol (for example, an effect symbol indicating “7” alphanumeric characters) is temporarily stopped. The display state in which the production symbol is fluctuating, or all or part of the production symbol display area of “Left”, “Middle” and “Right” is synchronized with the production symbol constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. The display state is fluctuating.

  On the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1, an effect control board 80 on which an effect control microcomputer for controlling the effect display device 9 is mounted, a game control board (main board) 31 on which a game control microcomputer and the like are mounted, audio Various substrates such as a control board 70, a lamp driver board 35, and a payout control board 37 on which a payout control microcomputer for performing ball payout control and the like are mounted are installed (see FIG. 2).

  Furthermore, a power supply board (not shown) and a touch sensor board (not shown) on which power supply circuits for generating various power supply voltages such as DC30V, DC21V, DC12V, and DC5V are mounted are provided. On the power supply board (not shown), the main board 31 and each electric component control board (the effect control board 80 and the payout control board 37) in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and each electric component (power is supplied) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are shown. A power switch as a power supply permission means for executing or cutting off power supply to a component that operates by being supplied, and a clear switch for clearing the RAM 55 of the game control microcomputer 156 of the main board 31 are provided. It has been. Further, a replaceable fuse is provided inside the power switch (inside the substrate).

  In this embodiment, the main board 31 is provided on the game board side, and the payout control board 37 is provided on the game frame side. Even in such a configuration, as will be described later, the communication between the main board 31 and the payout control board 37 is performed by serial communication, thereby facilitating the routing of the wiring when replacing the game board. .

  Each control board is equipped with control means including a control microcomputer. The control means is an electrical component (game device: ball payout device 97, effect display device 9, light emission from a lamp, LED, etc.) provided in the gaming machine according to a command signal (control signal) as a command from the game control means or the like. Body, speaker 27, etc.). Hereinafter, the main board 31 may be included in the control board for explanation. In that case, the control means mounted on the control board refers to each of the game control means and the means for controlling the electrical components provided in the gaming machine in accordance with a command signal from the game control means or the like. A substrate on which a microcomputer other than the main substrate 31 is mounted may be referred to as a sub-substrate. The ball payout device 97 is a device for paying out a game ball guided by a passage for guiding a game ball and a sprocket driven by a stepping motor or the like to an upper plate or a lower plate. A payout number counting switch for counting prize balls and rental balls is also configured as part of the unit. In this embodiment, the payout detection means is realized by a payout number count switch, and has a function of detecting that a winning ball or a lending ball is actually paid out from the ball payout device 97. In this case, the payout number count switch outputs a detection signal every time one payout of prize balls or rental balls is detected.

  On the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a terminal board 91 having terminals for outputting various information to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed. The terminal board 91 includes, for example, information output signals such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state (start signal, symbol determination frequency 1 signal, jackpot 1 signal, jackpot 2 signal, time-short signal, security signal, prize ball An information output terminal for externally outputting signal 1, gaming machine error status signal) is provided. It should be noted that the gaming machine error status signal does not necessarily have to be output to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and a door indicating that the gaming frame is open from the information output terminal instead of the gaming machine error status signal. An open signal or the like may be output.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. 2 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 156 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 156 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 156. That is, the game control microcomputer 156 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to include at least the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or internal. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 156 further includes a random number circuit 60 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  In the game control microcomputer 156, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54, so that the game control microcomputer 156 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  The game control microcomputer 156 includes a random number circuit 60. The random number circuit 60 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to win a jackpot based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. The random number circuit 60 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  The random number circuit 60 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to win a jackpot based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. The random number circuit 60 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  The random number circuit 60 is configured to select a numeric data update range selection setting function (initial value selection setting function and upper limit selection selection function), numeric data update rule selection setting function, and numeric data update rule selection. It has various functions such as a switching function. With such a function, the randomness of the generated random numbers can be improved.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 156 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 60. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using an ID number of the game control microcomputer 156 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54 (an ID number assigned with a different value for each product of the game control microcomputer 156). The numerical data obtained by the setting is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 60. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 60 can be further improved.

  The game control microcomputer 156 reads the numerical data as random R from the random number circuit 60 when a start winning to the first start port switch 14a or the second start port switch 14b occurs, and starts to change the special symbol and the effect symbol Sometimes it is determined whether or not to make a jackpot display result as a specific display result based on the random R, that is, whether or not to make a jackpot display result. Then, when it is determined to be a big hit, the gaming state is shifted to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 156 is used for inputting / outputting (transmitting / receiving) signals to / from the payout control board 37 (the payout control microcomputer) and the effect control board 80 (the effect control microcomputer) by serial communication. A serial communication circuit 61 is incorporated. The payout control microcomputer and the effect control microcomputer also have a serial communication circuit (not shown) for inputting / outputting signals with the game control microcomputer 156 through serial communication.

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as the value of the special symbol process flag and the pending storage number counter) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls (specifically, prize balls described later) The value of the command output counter) is stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up.

  A reset signal from the power supply board is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 156. A reset circuit for generating a reset signal supplied to the game control microcomputer 156 and the like is mounted on the power supply board. When the reset signal becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 156 and the like become operable, and when the reset signal becomes low level, the game control microcomputer 156 and the like become inoperative. Therefore, an allowable signal that allows the operation of the game control microcomputer 156 or the like is output during a period in which the reset signal is at a high level, and a game control microcomputer in which the reset signal is at a low level. An operation stop signal for stopping the operation of 156 or the like is output. Note that the reset circuit may be mounted on each electric component control board (a board on which a microcomputer for controlling the electric parts is mounted).

  Further, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board has dropped below a predetermined value is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 156. That is, the power supply board monitors the voltage value of a predetermined voltage (for example, DC30V or DC5V) used in the gaming machine, and when the voltage value decreases to a predetermined value (the power supply voltage is reduced). A power supply monitoring circuit that outputs a power-off signal indicating that). Instead of mounting the power monitoring circuit on the power supply board, it may be mounted on a board that is backed up by a backup power supply (for example, the main board 31). Further, a clear signal indicating that the clear switch for instructing to clear the contents of the RAM is operated is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 156.

  Also, an input driver circuit that provides the basic circuit with detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 14a, the second start port switch 14b, the third start port switch 14c, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 30a and 30b. 58 is also mounted on the main board 31, and a solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball apparatus 15, a solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, and an output circuit 59 driven in accordance with a command from the basic circuit are also mounted on the main board 31. An information output signal such as a system reset circuit (not shown) for resetting the game control microcomputer 156 when the power is turned on and a jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state are sent to the hall via the terminal board 91. An information output circuit 64 for outputting to an external device such as a computer is also provided on the main board 31. It has been mounting.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 156 via the relay board 77. The control command is received, and display control is performed with the effect display device 9 that variably displays the effect symbol.

  The effect control board 80 is equipped with an effect control microcomputer (not shown) including an effect control CPU 120 and a RAM (not shown). The RAM may be externally attached. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 120 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives a capture signal (effect) from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77. In response to the control INT signal), an effect control command is received via the input driver and the input port. Further, the effect control CPU 120 causes the VDP (video display processor) to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

  The effect control CPU 120 reads necessary data from a character ROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The character ROM is for storing character image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including effect symbols) in advance. The effect control CPU 120 outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP. The VDP performs display control based on data input from the CPU 120 for effect control.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver on the effect control board 80. The input driver allows the signal input from the relay board 77 to pass only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 80 (does not pass the signal in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a means.

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). A unidirectional circuit (not shown) is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. Furthermore, since the production control command and the production control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the I / O port unit which is a unidirectional circuit, the signal going from the relay board 77 to the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. . That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 156 side).

  Furthermore, the effect control CPU 120 outputs signals for driving various LEDs to the lamp driver board 35 via an output port (not shown). Also, the sound number data is output to the voice control board 70 via the output port.

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver via an input driver (not shown). The LED driver supplies a drive signal to each LED provided on the frame side such as the top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c. Further, a drive signal is supplied to the decoration LED 25a provided on the game board side. When a light emitter other than the LED is provided, a drive circuit (driver) for driving the light emitter is mounted on the lamp driver substrate 35.

  In the voice control board 70, the sound number data is input to a voice synthesis IC (not shown) via an input driver (not shown). The voice synthesizing IC generates voice and sound effects corresponding to the sound number data and outputs them to an amplifier circuit (not shown). The amplifier circuit outputs to the speaker 27 an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the voice synthesis IC to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume. Control data corresponding to sound number data is stored in a sound data ROM (not shown). The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data showing the output form of the sound effect or sound in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, the changing period of the effect design).

  In this embodiment, in order to notify the effect control CPU 120 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time of the special symbol, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, etc. Although the variation pattern designation command is transmitted, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 120 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notification by two commands, the CPU 56 uses the first command to indicate whether or not there is a pseudo-continuity, whether or not there is a slip effect, etc. before reaching reach (if not reaching, before so-called second stop. ) Command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode, and the second command has reached reach, such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if not reach, after so-called second stop) It is also possible to send a command indicating the fluctuation time or fluctuation mode. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands.

  The CPU 56 may notify the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control CPU 120 may select a specific change mode to be executed at each timing. When two commands are sent, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is transmitted, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. Thus, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

  Next, based on FIGS. 4-16, the detailed structure of the distribution apparatus 300 is demonstrated. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB in FIG. 9A is a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC in FIG. 4, and FIG. 9B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line DD in FIG. 10A is a cross-sectional view taken along line EE in FIG. 4 showing a state before the game ball is brought into contact with the stopper member, and FIG. 10B is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. 11A and 11B are cross-sectional views showing a state where the game ball is in contact with the stopper member. 12A is a cross-sectional view taken along the line A-A in FIG. 4 showing a state in which one game ball is guided to the sorting rod, and FIG. 12B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB. FIG. Sectional drawing which shows the state which presses 1 press board, (C) is sectional drawing which shows the state by which the distribution rod was moved to the left position. FIG. 13A is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which another game ball is guided to the sorting rod, FIG. 13B is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which the other game ball presses the second pressing plate, and FIG. ) Is a cross-sectional view showing a state where the sorting bar is moved to the right position. FIG. 14A is a diagram showing a state in which one game ball is guided to the sorting rod, and FIG. 14B is a diagram in which another game ball is prevented from flowing down by the one game ball and the second outer wall portion. It is a figure which shows a state. FIG. 15A is a view showing a state in which another game ball is prevented from flowing down by the sorting rod and the second outer wall portion, and FIG. 15B is a view showing a state in which another game ball is flowed down. is there. FIG. 16A is a diagram showing an example of a flow-down mode when a game ball is guided to the second start winning opening in the distribution device as a modified example, and FIG. 16B is a cross-sectional view taken along line FF in FIG. (C) is a GG sectional view of (B). In the following description, the distribution device 300 is shown in the vertical direction, the horizontal direction, and the front-back direction with reference to the case where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the front.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 to 6, the distribution device 300 is a box that is attached to the game board surface 6 a that is the front surface of the game board 6 with screws (not shown) at a position below the stage decoration frame 11 in the game area 7. -Shaped base member 301, a cover member 302 that is disposed to face the front side of the base member 301 and is attached to the base member 301, a distribution member 303 that is attached to the base member 301, and a distribution member A pair of left and right first press displacement members 304L and 304R for swinging the sorting rod portion 313 as a guide member 303 left and right, and a support portion for the sorting rod portion 313 of the sorting member 303 And the first shaft portion 311 as the swing support portion and the second shaft portion 312 of the first press displacement member 304L and the second press displacement member 304R are swingably attached to the base member 301. A bearing member 305 mainly composed.

  Further, in a state where the base member 301 is attached to the game board surface 6a, the front surface of the base member 301 and the cover member 302 are formed on the front surface of the game board surface 6a and the see-through window 102a (see FIG. 10) of the glass door frame 102. A game ball arranged in the region 7 and flowing down the game region 7 can flow in from an inlet 330 formed in the upper part of the cover member 302. Furthermore, an outlet 332L through which game balls can flow out is formed at the lower left side position of the sorting apparatus 300, and an outlet 332R through which game balls can flow out is formed at the lower right side position.

  The base member 301 has a base plate 307 that is formed symmetrically with a synthetic resin material and serves as a plate-like wall portion. The base plate 307 includes two rectangular holes 306 and 306 on the left and right sides where a contact plate 342L of the first press displacement member 304L and a contact plate 342R of the second press displacement member 304R, which will be described later, are disposed. A central hole 308 is inserted between the portions 306 and 306 and penetrates the distributing rod portion 313. Furthermore, the cover member 302 also has a cover plate 310 that is formed symmetrically with a synthetic resin material and has a plate shape.

  In addition, a first start winning opening 13a having a size that allows one game ball to pass therethrough is formed in the lower left portion of the base plate 307 of the base member 301, and at the right side of the base plate 307 of the base member 301. A second start winning opening 13b having a size through which a game ball can pass is formed in the lower part (see FIG. 3B). In addition, connecting portions 316L and 316R each having a substantially cylindrical shape project from the opening edges of the first start winning opening 13a and the second starting winning opening 13b on the back surface of the base member 301.

  The base member 301 includes left and right first outer wall portions 321L (first path wall portions) and second outer wall portions 321R (second path wall portions) that protrude from the front left and right upper portions, and the left and right first outer walls. A branch portion 322 that is intermediate between the portion 321L and the second outer wall portion 321R and protrudes at a position below the sorting member 303, and a ball that protrudes at the left and right positions below the branch portion 322 and receives a game ball that flows down The bottom portions 323L and 323R are mainly configured. Further, the ball receiving bottom portions 323L and 323R are formed in a substantially half-divided shape so as to be continuous with the connecting portions 316L and 316R, and the game ball flowing down to the ball receiving bottom portions 323L and 323R is the first start winning opening. 13a or the second start winning opening 13b.

The base member 301 is provided with two left and right engaging claws 309 that protrude toward the cover member 302. Further, the cover member 302 has two left and right locked portions 314 to which the locking claws 309 of the base member 301 are locked. The cover claw 309 of the base member 301 is locked to the locked portion 314 of the cover member 302, so that the cover member 302 is attached to the front side of the base member 301.

  The front and rear widths of the first outer wall portion 321L, the second outer wall portion 321R, the branching portion 322, and the ball receiving bottom portions 323L and 323R in the base member 301 are formed slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball, A gap through which the game ball can flow down (pass) is formed between the cover member 302 and the back surface. In addition, the base member 301 and the cover member 302 are formed of a light-transmitting synthetic resin material, and flow down game balls through the first outer wall portion 321L, the second outer wall portion 321R and the ball receiving bottom portions 323L, 323R. It is formed so that it can be seen through from the outside.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 to 9, the upper end sides of the first outer wall portion 321L and the second outer wall portion 321R in the base member 301 are arranged with a gap through which a game ball can pass, and the cover member 302, the base An inflow port 330 having a rectangular shape in plan view is formed by the upper ends of the plate 307, the first outer wall portion 321L, and the second outer wall portion 321R. In addition, the front and rear and left and right opening dimensions of the inflow port 330 are formed larger than the diameter of the game balls so that one game ball can pass through, but the two game balls cannot pass through at the same time. Is formed.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the first outer wall portion 321L and the second outer wall portion 321R of the base member 301 are formed in a substantially C shape in the front view, and the first outer wall portion 321L and the second outer wall portion 321R are formed. The aforementioned branching part 322 is arranged at an intermediate position of the outer wall part 321R. Furthermore, the 1st guidance path | route 331L (1st path | route) and the 2nd guidance path | route 331R (2nd path | route) branched by the branch part 322 right and left are formed. In addition, on the front side of the base plate 307 in the base member 301, a game ball that is inclined downward toward the front side at a position where the inflow port 330 is formed and guides the game ball flowing in from the inflow port 330 to the front side. A first guide protrusion 326 is formed as one protrusion. Further, the first guide protrusion 326 extends downward in a straight line when viewed from the front.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 8, on the back side of the cover plate 310 as a wall portion in the cover member 302, the left and right positions of the branching portion 322, that is, the first guiding path 331L and the second guiding path 331R are supported. The second guide protrusion as two second protrusions that project toward the back side and guide the game balls that flow down along the first guide path 331L and the second guide path 331R to the back side. Articles 327 and 327 are formed. The left and right second guide ridges 327 and 327 have a recess formed between the two ridges, and are guided to roll while a part of the circumferential surface of the game ball enters the recess. It has become so. Further, the second guide ridges 327 and 327 are branched in a substantially C shape in a rear view, and extend in the flow direction of the game ball.

  Note that a fitting hole portion 320 into which a columnar portion 319 protruding from the back side of the cover member 302 is fitted is formed at the center of the branch portion 322. Further, a female screw hole 319 a is formed in the cylindrical portion 319 of the cover member 302, and an insertion hole 317 formed in a bearing member 305 described later and an insertion hole formed in the fitting hole portion 320 of the branch portion 322. A screw (not shown) inserted through the hole 320 a is screwed into the female screw hole 319 a of the cylindrical portion 319, so that the cover member 302 is attached to the base member 301 so as not to fall off.

  Further, the branch portion 322 has a first inner wall portion 324L (first branch wall portion) and a second inner wall portion 324R (functioning as a guide surface that distributes the game balls flowing in from the inflow port 330 to the left and right sides of the branch portion 322. A second branch wall portion) is formed. The first inner wall portion 324L and the second inner wall portion 324R are inclined surfaces that are separated from the apex portion forming the mountain shape in the branch portion 322 to the left and right. The first inner wall portion 324L and the second inner wall portion 324R are divided into a square shape in the left-right direction on the upper side, curved in a concave shape on the center side, and further, the first inner wall portion 324L and the second inner wall portion on the lower side. A first extending portion 325L and a second extending portion 325R are formed by extending 324R downward. The game balls flowing down by the first extending portion 325L and the second extending portion 325R are guided to the left and right ball receiving bottom portions 323L and 323R.

  Furthermore, the ball receiving bottom portions 323L and 323R are arranged corresponding to the first start winning opening 13a and the second starting winning opening 13b. In addition, a gap slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball between the upper side of the ball receiving bottoms 323L and 323R and the lower sides of the first outer wall part 321L and the second outer wall part 321R, each of which is a half-divided substantially cylindrical shape. Is formed. A gap slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball is also formed between the ball receiving bottom portions 323L and 323R.

  Thus, the outlet 332L is formed by the gap between the upper side of the ball receiving bottom 323L and the lower side of the first outer wall 321L, and between the upper side of the ball receiving bottom 323R and the lower side of the second outer wall 321R. An outlet 332R is formed by the gap. Further, a downstream outlet 333 is formed by a gap formed between the ball receiving bottom portions 323L and 323R.

  In addition, guide rails 336 are provided on the upper surfaces of the ball receiving bottoms 323L and 323R to guide the game balls flowing down from above toward the first start winning port 13a and the second starting winning port 13b on the back side. Has been. The guide rail 336 is formed of a plate-like portion that is provided with an inclined guide portion 336 a that is inclined downward toward the back side and is erected in a straight line, and is directed in a direction orthogonal to the back surface of the base plate 307. It is extended. The bottom of the peripheral surface of the game ball is in contact with the upper end surface of the guide rail 336 at one point, and the left and right side portions of the peripheral surface of the game ball are in contact with the side walls of the ball receiving bottom portions 323L and 323R at two points. The game ball is guided to roll.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9A, the distribution member 303 is a member having a substantially T shape in plan view, and the game ball that flows in from the inflow port 330 is moved to the left and right as will be described later. A sorting rod portion 313 for sorting, and a shaft center that is disposed on the base end (one end) side of the sorting rod portion 313 and the tip end (the other end) side of the sorting rod portion 313 swings in the left-right direction. The first shaft portion 311 extending in the up-down direction and the first action portion 318L and the second action portion 318R extending in the left-right direction from the first shaft portion 311 are provided. In addition, the cross section of the distribution rod part 313 has a substantially oval shape when viewed from the front, and has an upper surface and a lower surface curved (see FIG. 7). In addition, as will be described later, when the game ball that flows down contacts the upper surface of the sorting bar portion 313, the game ball is moved in either the left direction or the right direction along the curved upper surface of the sorting rod portion 313. It is supposed to move. Further, the first shaft portion 311 that is the axis of swing of the sorting rod portion 313 is disposed at the center position in the left-right direction of the inflow port 330. In addition, the distribution rod part 313, the 1st action part 318L, and the 2nd action part 318R are the integrated members.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the first shaft portion 311 of the sorting member 303 extends in the vertical direction, is orthogonal to the first shaft portion 311, and is disposed above the sorting bar portion 313. A second shaft portion 312 extending in the left-right direction is provided. Further, the first pressing displacement member 304L and the second pressing displacement member 304R are attached to the second shaft portion 312 so as to be swingable in the front-rear direction. In addition, these 1st press displacement members 304L and the 2nd press displacement member 304R are arrange | positioned in the left-right position of the distribution rod part 313 (refer FIG. 7).

  Further, the first shaft portion 311 of the sorting member 303 and the first shaft portion 312 of the first pressing displacement member 304R and the second shaft portion 312 of the second pressing displacement member 304R are pivotally supported on the back surface side of the base plate 307 in the base member 301. Halved bearings 328 and 329 are provided. A bearing member 305 is provided which is attached from the back side to the bearing portions 328 and 329 of the base plate 307 and is provided with bearing portions 334 and 335 which are paired with the bearing portions 328 and 329 of the base plate 307. Yes. The distribution member 303, the first pressing displacement member 304L, and the second pressing displacement member 304R are covered and held from the back side by the bearing member 305. Further, as described above, the bearing member 305 is formed with the insertion hole 317 through which a screw (not shown) screwed into the female screw hole 319a of the cylindrical portion 319 of the cover member 302 is inserted. The bearing member 305 is attached to the base member 301 so as not to fall off by a screw (not shown) inserted through the hole 317.

  As shown in FIG. 9B, the first pressing displacement member 304L and the second pressing displacement member 304R have a substantially inverted V shape in a side view, and the upper side thereof is pivotally supported by the second shaft portion 312. . Further, the first pressing displacement member 304L and the second pressing displacement member 304R are arranged on the front side and contact plates 342L and 342R with which the game ball is contacted, and the first acting portion 318L and the first acting portion 318L of the sorting member 303, respectively. There are action plates 343L and 343R that are in contact with the second action part 318R and press the first action part 318L and the second action part 318R to displace the position of the sorting rod part 313. The contact plates 342L and 342R and the action plates 343L and 343R are integrally formed with a predetermined gap therebetween, and extend downward from the second shaft portion 312 so as to swing freely. Note that the contact plates 342L and 342R and the action plates 343L and 343R of the first press displacement member 304L and the second press displacement member 304R are plate-like members having a substantially square shape when viewed from the front. The plates 342L and 342R are formed in a large size, and the action plates 343L and 343R are formed in a smaller size than the contact plates 342L and 342R. The left and right first and second pressing displacement members 304L and 304R have a protruding position where the contact plates 342L and 342R protrude toward the first guide path 331L and the second guide path 331R, and the contact plate 342L. , 342R can swing between the first guide path 331L and the retracted position retracted from the second guide path 331R.

  In addition, the sorting rod portion 313 of the sorting member 303 has a first mode (FIG. 12A) described later in which the tip is arranged at the right position on the second guide path 331R side, and the tip is the first. The second mode (FIG. 13A), which will be described later, is arranged at the left position on the guide path 331L side. In addition, in FIG. 10, the distribution rod part 313 is the 1st aspect by which the front-end | tip is arrange | positioned in the right position. In this state, the contact plate 342L of the left first press displacement member 304L protrudes forward, and the contact plate 342R of the right second press displacement member 304R is disposed rearward.

  As shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the game ball that has flowed in from the inflow port 330 is flowed down toward the sorting bar portion 313 of the sorting member 303 that is disposed at a position below the inflow port 330. At this time, the game ball is brought into contact with the first guide ridge 326 of the base member 301, and the game ball is guided forward by the first guide ridge 326 toward the tip of the sorting rod portion 313. Then, the game ball is brought into contact with the sorting bar portion 313 disposed at the right position and flows down toward the left side.

  As shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, the game ball guided toward the tip of the sorting bar portion 313 by the first guide protrusion 326 is moved to the second guide protrusion 327 on the left side of the cover member 302. The second guide ridge 327 causes the game ball to be guided rearward toward the contact plate 342L of the left first pressing displacement member 304L. Then, the game ball comes into contact with the contact plate 342L of the first press displacement member 304L on the left side, and the kinetic energy due to the weight and fall of the game ball is applied to the contact plates 342L and 342R, so that the first press displacement member 304L is Pressed and swung backwards. By the swinging of the first pressing displacement member 304L, the action plate 343L of the first pressing displacement member 304L presses the first action part 318L of the sorting member 303, and the first action part 318L is moved backward. The sorting member 303 is swung in the horizontal direction, and the sorting bar portion 313 is disposed at the left position. The right second action portion 318R of the sorting member 303 presses the action plate 343R of the right second pressing displacement member 304R forward, and the right contact plate 342R protrudes forward. As described above, the displacement of the position of one of the contact plates 342L and 342R is transmitted to the other contact plate 342L and 342R via the distribution member 303, and the swing of the distribution member 303 The contact plates 342L and 342R of the left and right first and second pressing displacement members 304L and 304R are alternately switched between a protruding position and a retracted position according to the operation.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, a guide path Y and the like provided on the back surface of the game board 6 are connected to the connection portions 316 </ b> L and 316 </ b> R of the base member 301. In addition, the first starting port switch 14a and the second starting port switch 14b are provided in the guide path Y.

  The distribution device 300 configured as described above is disposed in the game area 7 formed on the front side of the game board surface 6a in a state where the base member 301 is attached to the game board surface 6a (see FIG. 1). The game ball flowing down 7 can flow in from an inlet 330 formed at the top of the sorting apparatus 300 and opening upward. Then, as shown in FIG. 10, the game ball that has flowed into the distribution device 300 from the inlet 330 is guided to the first start winning opening 13a by the distribution member 303, as will be described later. It is distributed to either 331L or the second guiding path 331R that leads to the second start winning opening 13b (see FIGS. 12C and 13C).

  That is, the guide path of the game ball is formed downward from the inflow port 330, and the left and right first guide paths 331 </ b> L (the first guide path 331 </ b> L) in the distribution rod portion 313 of the distribution member 303 and the branch portion 322 of the base member 301. 1 path) and a second guide path 331R (second path), and is formed into a substantially inverted Y shape when viewed from the front (see FIG. 7). As described above, the first guide path 331L is a path for guiding the game ball flowing in from the inflow port 330 to the first start winning opening 13a, and the second guide path 331R is the second start of game ball flowing in from the inflow port 330. The paths leading to the winning award opening 13b are respectively surrounded by a base member 301, a cover member 302, left and right first outer wall portions 321L, second outer wall portions 321R, and ball receiving bottom portions 323L and 323R. , The branching portion 322 provided with the distribution member 303 is extended from the first starting winning port 13a and the second starting winning port 13b below, respectively, and the front positions of the first starting winning port 13a and the second starting winning port 13b. In FIG.

  The first guiding path 331L and the second guiding path 331R are not limited to the cylindrical path in which the regions other than the outlets 332L and 332R and the downstream outlet 333 are all surrounded by the wall surface, and guide the game ball. As long as it is possible, it may not be a cylindrical path surrounded by wall surfaces.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 12 to FIG. 13, an example of the operation of the sorting member 303 in the sorting device 300 and the manner in which the game balls flow down will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the sorting rod portion 313 of the sorting member 303 that can swing in the left-right direction moves the game ball that has flowed down from the inlet 330 to the left first guide path 331 </ b> L (first path). ) And the first mode (first state) (see FIG. 12 (A)) arranged at the right position (first position) and the second guiding path 331R on the right side of the game ball flowing down from the inflow port 330. It is provided so as to be switchable between a second mode (second state) (see FIG. 13A) arranged at the left position (second position) that leads to the (second route).

  As shown in FIG. 12 (A), when the sorting bar portion 313 of the sorting member 303 is in the first mode in the right position, the contact plate 342L of the left first pressing displacement member 304L is moved forward. The abutment plate 342R of the second pressing displacement member 304R on the right side protrudes rearward. Further, the tip of the sorting bar portion 313 is arranged on the right side of the center position of the inflow port 330. When the game ball flows down from the inflow port 330 in this state, the game ball is brought into contact with the sorting bar portion 313 of the sorting member 303. As described above, the top surface of the sorting bar portion 313 is curved, and the game ball is brought into contact with the left side of the top surface of the sorting rod portion 313 and guided to the left first guide path 331L.

  As shown in FIG. 12B, the game ball guided to the left first guide path 331L contacts the contact plate 342L of the left first pressing displacement member 304L and presses the contact plate 342L. The first pressing displacement member 304L is swung backward. Then, the action plate 343L of the first pressing displacement member 304L presses the first action part 318L of the distribution member 303, the first action part 318L is moved rearward, and the distribution member 303 pivots on the first shaft part 311. It is swung as a heart. And the front-end | tip of the distribution rod part 313 moves to the left direction, while passing the intermediate position (intermediate state) of the 2nd mode and the 1st mode, ie, the intermediate position of the inflow port 330 in the left-right direction, the 2nd action part 318R is moved forward, the second action portion 318R presses the action plate 343R of the right second press displacement member 304R forward, and the contact plate 342R of the second press displacement member 304R moves forward. Protruding. When the next game ball flows down when the tip of the sorting bar portion 313 is at the intermediate position in the left-right direction of the inflow port 330, the game ball is clogged in the sorting rod portion 313 at the center. There is a risk of becoming.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 12C, the game ball is caused to flow down to the left first guide path 331L, and the tip of the sorting bar portion 313 of the sorting member 303 is arranged at the left position. The contact plate 342R of the right second pressing displacement member 304R protrudes forward, and the contact plate 342L of the left first pressing displacement member 304L is disposed rearward.

  As shown in FIG. 13A, when the sorting bar portion 313 of the sorting member 303 is in the second mode in which it is disposed at the left position, the contact plate 342R of the right second pressing displacement member 304R is moved forward. The abutting plate 342L of the left first pressing displacement member 304L protrudes and is arranged rearward. Further, the tip of the sorting bar portion 313 is disposed on the left side of the center position of the inflow port 330. When the game ball flows down from the inflow port 330 in this state, the game ball is brought into contact with the sorting bar portion 313 of the sorting member 303. As described above, the upper surface of the sorting rod portion 313 is curved, and the game ball is brought into contact with the right side of the upper surface of the sorting rod portion 313 and guided to the second guiding path 331R on the right side.

  As shown in FIG. 13B, the game ball guided to the right second guide path 331R contacts the contact plate 342R of the right second pressing displacement member 304R and presses the contact plate 342R. Then, the second pressing displacement member 304R is swung backward. Then, the action plate 343R of the second pressing displacement member 304R presses the second action part 318R of the sorting member 303, the second action part 318R is moved rearward, and the sorting member 303 pivots on the first shaft part 311. It is swung as a heart. Then, the tip of the sorting rod portion 313 moves rightward and passes through the intermediate position between the first aspect and the second aspect, and the first action part 318L is moved forward, and the first action part 318L is moved to the left side. The action plate 343L of the first pressing displacement member 304L is pressed forward, and the contact plate 342L of the first pressing displacement member 304L protrudes forward.

  As shown in FIG. 13 (C), the game ball is flowed down to the second guide path 331R on the right side, and the tip of the sorting bar portion 313 of the sorting member 303 is cut to the first mode. Instead, the contact plate 342L of the left first press displacement member 304L protrudes forward, and the contact plate 342R of the right second press displacement member 304R is disposed rearward.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 14 and FIG. 15, an example of the operation of the sorting member 303 in the sorting apparatus 300 and the manner in which two consecutively flowing game balls flow down will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 14 (A), the obstacle nail K is arranged at the upper position of the inflow port 330, and each of the game balls A and B is guided to the obstruction K and flows into the inflow port 330. The Then, when the tip of the distributing rod portion 313 is in the first mode arranged at the right position, the one game ball a and the other game balls B continuously flow down from the inflow port 330 while being in contact with each other. In this case, the one game ball a that has flowed down first is brought into contact with the left side of the upper surface of the sorting bar portion 313 and guided to the left first guide path 331L.

  As shown in FIG. 14 (B), one game ball a is guided to the left first guiding path 331L (first path) and contacts the first inner wall 324L on the left side of the branching section 322, The game ball flows down to the left by the inclination angle. At this time, the other game balls B are in contact with the one game ball A and the second outer wall portion 321R. Then, one game ball a contacts the contact plate 342L of the left first press displacement member 304L, and the action plate 343L of the first press displacement member 304L presses the first action portion 318L of the distribution member 303. The tip of the sorting bar portion 313 moves to the left and is moved to an intermediate position between the second mode and the first mode.

  As shown in FIG. 15 (A), the other game ball B comes into contact with the distributing rod portion 313 at the intermediate position, and one game ball A is spaced apart from the other game balls B and is It flows down along one guide path 331L. In addition, since the distance from the contact point α between the other game balls B and the distributing rod portion 313 to the contact point β between the other game balls B and the second outer wall portion 321R is smaller than the diameter of the game ball B, The game balls B are prevented from moving in the right direction, and other game balls B are prevented from flowing down. Then, when one game ball A is caused to flow down, the center of the other game ball B does not reach a position where the contact plate 342R of the right second pressing displacement member 304R can be pressed. Further, when one game ball A is flowed down, the contact plate 342L of the first pressing displacement member 304L is pressed, so that the sorting bar portion 313 is moved in the left direction, and the other game balls B are moved. It rubs down to the right side of the upper surface of the sorting bar portion 313 and is guided to the second guide path 331R on the right side.

  As shown in FIG. 15 (B), when the center of one game ball A is positioned below the lower end edge of the contact plate 342L of the left first pressing displacement member 304L, It becomes the 2nd mode by which the tip is arranged in the left position, and other game balls B are separated from the sorting bar portion 313 and the second outer wall portion 321R, and the other game balls B are placed on the right second guide path 331R ( It flows down toward the second path). Then, the other game balls B come into contact with the contact plate 342R of the right second pressing displacement member 304R.

  In the present embodiment, when one game ball a and another game ball b flow down continuously, the one game ball a is guided to the left first guide path 331L, and the other game balls B is guided to the right second guiding path 331R, but since the configuration of the sorting device 300 is bilaterally symmetrical, one game ball A is guided to the right second guiding path 331R. In the case where it is done, another game ball B is guided to the left first guide path 331L. Further, even when three or more game balls are continuously flowed down, the game balls are alternately distributed to the left first guide path 331L and the right second guide path 331R. It becomes like this.

  In the present embodiment, when the center of one game ball A is positioned below the lower edge of the contact plate 342L of the left first pressing displacement member 304L, the other game balls B are distributed. It is separated from the rod part 313 and the second outer wall part 321R, and the other game balls B are made to flow down toward the second guide path 331R on the right side. Even before the lower end edge of the contact plate 342L of the first pressing displacement member 304L is lowered, the other game balls B may flow down toward the right second guide path 331R. Until the center of at least one game ball A is positioned below the lower end edge of the contact plate 342L of the left first press displacement member 304L, the other game balls B of the right second press displacement member 304R What is necessary is just not to contact | abut to contact plate 342R.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as the embodiment of the present invention, one game ball a flowing in from the inflow port 330 is, for example, distributed in the first mode (first state). Since the first pressing displacement member 304L is pressed after being guided to the first guiding path 331L (first path) side by the bar portion 313 (guiding member), the sorting bar portion 313 is changed from the first mode to the second mode ( The second game state is changed to (the second state), and the other game balls B flowing in from the inflow port 330 are guided to the second guide route 331R (second route) side. Then, when one game ball a presses the first pressing displacement member 304L, the other game ball a or the other distribution wall portion 313 and the second outer wall portion 321R are used to cause the other inflow from the inflow port 330. When the game ball B is temporarily restricted from flowing down toward the second guide path 331R, when one game ball A is pressing the first pressing displacement member 304L, that is, the distribution rod portion 313. When the state changes to the first state, the other game balls B do not reach the other second pressing displacement member 304R and press the second pressing displacement member 304R.

  In addition, one game ball a flowing in from the inflow port 330 is guided to the second guiding path 331R (second path) side by the sorting bar portion 313 (guiding member) in the second mode (second state), for example. Then, the second pressing displacement member 304R is pressed, so that the sorting rod portion 313 changes from the second mode to the first mode (first state), and then another game ball that flows in from the inflow port 330 B is guided toward the first guide route 331L (first route). Then, when one game ball A presses the second pressing displacement member 304R, another game ball A or another rod 313 and the first outer wall portion 321L are used to cause the other inflow from the inflow port 330. When the game ball B is temporarily restricted from flowing down toward the first guide path 331L, when one game ball A is pressing the second pressing displacement member 304R, that is, the distribution rod portion 313. When the state changes to the second state, the other game balls B do not reach the other first pressing displacement member 304L and press the first pressing displacement member 304L.

  When the tip of the sorting bar portion 313 is at the intermediate position in the left-right direction of the inflow port 330, the left and right contact plates 342L, 342R are at intermediate positions between the protruding position and the retracted position. In this state, if two consecutive game balls flow down and each game ball comes into contact with both the left and right contact plates 342L and 342R, the game balls may be clogged on both sides of the sorting bar portion 313. There is. However, in this embodiment, when one game ball a presses the first pressing displacement member 304L, the next game ball a or the distribution rod portion 313 and the second outer wall portion 321R flow in from the inlet 330 next. When the other game ball B is temporarily restricted from flowing down to the second guide path 331R side, when one game ball a presses the contact plate 342L, the other game ball B reaches the contact plate 342R, both the first pressing displacement member 304L and the second pressing displacement member 304R are simultaneously pressed by the game balls A and B, and the distribution rod portion 313 is changed between the first mode and the second mode. By maintaining the intermediate position (intermediate state), the subsequent game balls A and B are not guided by either the first guide path 331L or the second guide path 331R by the distribution rod portion 313 and become clogged. Is prevented.

  In the present embodiment, the game ball that has flowed in from the inflow port 330 is inserted into the base plate 307 (wall portion) of the inflow port 330 on the first shaft portion 311 (swing support portion) side. By providing the first guide protrusion 326 (first projecting portion) to be guided to the (other end) side, the game ball flowing down from the inflow port 330 has a small swing width of the distribution rod portion 313. It is prevented that it becomes difficult for a game ball to pass by passing the part 311 (oscillating shaft) side. For example, a vibration generated by an external force applied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 or a game ball flowing down the game area 7 collides with the first outer wall 321L, the second outer wall 321R, etc. of the sorting device 300 is added. Even if the distribution rod portion 313 has shifted to the intermediate position, the game ball that has flowed in from the inflow port 330 is guided to the first guide ridge 326, so that the game ball is When the game ball hits, the sorting bar 313 moves from the intermediate position to either the left or right position.

  In the present embodiment, the cover plate 310 (wall portion) of the cover member 302 facing the first pressing displacement member 304L and the second pressing displacement member 304R at the inflow port 330 has the first pressing displacement member 304L and the second pressing displacement member 304L. The second guide protrusion 327 (second projecting portion) that guides the game ball toward the press displacement member 304R is extended in the flow-down direction, so that the game ball that flows down flows into the first press-displacement member 304L and the second press-down. It is possible to prevent the contact plates 342L and 342R of the displacement member 304R from flowing down without being pressed.

  In the present embodiment, the first pressing displacement member 304L and the second pressing displacement member 304R include contact plates 342L and 342R that contact the game balls flowing down the first guiding path 331L and the second guiding path 331R, The first press displacement member is provided with action plates 343L and 343R that are formed with a predetermined gap with respect to the contact plates 342L and 342R and press against the first action portion 318L or the second action portion 318R. 304L and the second pressing displacement member 304R are reduced in weight, and are easily displaced by the pressing of the game ball.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first pressing displacement member 304L and the second pressing displacement member 304R are divided into the contact plates 342L and 342R and the action plates 343L and 343R, respectively. However, the contact plates 342L and 342R and the action plates 343L and 343R are integrally formed so that the first press displacement member 304L and the second press displacement member 304R are seen in a side view. You may form so that it may form a substantially triangular shape. As described above, the contact plates 342L and 342R and the action plates 343L and 343R are integrated, whereby the strength of the first press displacement member 304L and the second press displacement member 304R can be improved.

  In the above-described embodiment, the game balls are distributed to the left and right by swinging the sorting bar 313 in the left-right direction. However, the operation of the sorting bar 313 is not limited to swinging. The operation mode may be used. For example, the sorting bar portion is provided so as to be slidable in the left-right direction, and the left and right action portions formed integrally with the sorting rod portion are moved in the direction in which the sorting bar portion is moved leftward and rightward. An inclined surface that is inclined is formed, a pressing displacement member that presses against the inclined surface from the front is disposed, and the game ball comes into contact with one of the pressing displacement members, so that the inclined surface of one action portion is pressed. Then, the configuration may be such that the sorting bar portion slides and the position thereof is displaced to the left and right.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 16, a sorting apparatus 300 as a modification will be described. In the distribution device 300 of this modification, the base member 301 as the base portion is above the inclined guide portions 336a of the ball receiving bottom portions 323L and 323R which are direction changing portions in the first guide path 331L and the second guide path 331R. A projection plate 315 as a third projection for guiding the game ball to the cover member 302 side as a cover portion is provided at the position, and the cover member 302 is guided by the projection plate 315 to a position corresponding to the projection plate 315. By having the guide groove 337 as a recess for receiving and guiding the game ball to flow down, the game ball guided to the first guide path 331L or the second guide path 331R protrudes at a third position above the inclined guide part 336a. The flow velocity is reduced by being guided to the cover member 302 side by the protruding plate 315 as a portion, and the flow velocity is lowered by the guide groove 337. By being internal to (having a rectifying effect) it can be easily induced in the first start winning port 13a or the second start winning opening 13b.

  Further, the game ball guided to the front side enters the guide groove 337, and when passing through the protruding plate 315, the front and rear sides are guided by the front and rear sides by the guide groove 337 and the front end surface 315a. Since the swing of the direction is restricted and it is easy to fall to the intermediate position of the guide rail 336 (see FIG. 16C), the game ball is moved to the right or left outlet 332L, by the inclined guide part 336a that is the direction changing part. Since it becomes difficult to flow out from 332R and the downstream exit 333, it can be made easy to be guided to the first start winning opening 13a or the second starting winning opening 13b.

  In the present embodiment, the game ball is guided down by the protruding plate 315 and the guide groove 337, so that the center of the game ball easily falls on the guide rail 336. Therefore, the first guide is provided by the distribution member 303. The game balls distributed to the path 331L or the second guide path 331R are guided to the first start winning opening 13a or the second starting winning opening 13b (for example, with a probability of about 90% or more). The first start winning opening 13a or the second starting winning opening 13b).

  In addition, the inclination guide part 336a as a direction changing part is connected to the lower part of the guide groove 337, and changes the direction of the game ball received and guided downward toward the first start winning opening 13a or the second starting winning opening 13b. Since the inclined guide portion 336a is included, the game ball guided down by the guide groove 337 can be smoothly guided directly toward the first start winning opening 13a or the second starting winning opening 13b. It can be easily guided to the 2-start winning prize opening 13b.

  In particular, the presence of the inclined guide portion 336a reduces the impact when the game balls distributed to the first guide route 331L or the second guide route 331R fall on the guide rail 336, so that the game balls are less likely to jump. By jumping, it becomes difficult to flow out from the left and right outlets 332L, 332R and the downstream outlet 333.

  Further, the inclined guide part 336a is formed continuously from the guide groove 337, so that the game ball flowing down along the guide groove 337 can be smoothly detached from the guide groove 337 and changed in direction to the back side. Can do.

  In the present embodiment, the protruding plate 315, the guide groove 337, the guide rail 336, and the inclined guide portion 336a are provided in both the first guide path 331L and the second guide path 331R, but the first guide path 331L. And at least one of the second guide paths 331R.

  In addition, the sorting bar portion 313 included in the sorting member 303 serving as a guide member for sorting the game balls is a member that swings in the left-right direction, so that the vertical width of the sorting device 300 (the cover member 302). Since the size can be shortened as much as possible, for example, the up-and-down width of the game area 7 extending below the stage decoration frame 11 is narrowed by expanding the lower part of the stage decoration frame 11 downward as the effect display device 9 is enlarged. Even in such a case, since the distribution device 300 can be disposed, the design freedom of the game area 7 is improved.

  Further, in this embodiment, the first start winning opening 13a and the second starting winning opening 13b are described as an example of the first area and the second area through which the game ball can pass. (For example, a big winning opening or a general winning opening) or a gate may be applied.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the second guiding path for guiding the game ball that has flowed in from the inlet 330 by the sorting member 303 to the first starting winning opening 13a and the first guiding path 331L that guides to the first starting winning opening 13a. 331R was configured to be distributed to any one of 331R, but provided with a plurality of three or more areas (such as a prize opening) and a plurality of guidance paths for guiding the game ball in each of these areas, and any one of the plurality of guidance paths It may be configured to be capable of being guided.

  In the sorting apparatus 300, the game balls flowing down the game area 7 flow into the inflow port 330, and the game balls flowing in from the inflow port 330 are moved by the sorting member 303 to the first guide route 331L or the second guide route 331R. Are not necessarily guided to the first start winning port 13a or the second starting winning port 13b, and the outlets 332L, 332R and the downstream outlet 333 are not changed when the flow direction is changed by the direction changing unit. Since it may leak out of the game, the fun of the game is improved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the first start winning opening 13a or the second starting winning opening 13b is formed in the base member 301 on the game board surface 6a side on the back side of the first guide path 331L and the second guide path 331R. ing. That is, by forming in the direction orthogonal to the first guide path 331L and the second guide path 331R, for example, the game ball is positioned below the left and right outlets 332L and 332R and the downstream outlet 333 in the game area 7. However, it is not necessary to form a winning opening that opens upwards.

  Therefore, since the vertical width dimension of the sorting apparatus 300 (cover member 302) can be shortened as much as possible, for example, the stage decoration frame 11 is expanded by expanding the lower part of the stage decoration frame 11 in accordance with the enlargement of the effect display device 9. Even if the vertical width of the game area 7 extending below 11 may be narrowed, the distribution device 300 can be provided, so the degree of freedom in designing the game area 7 is improved.

  In the present embodiment, the first start winning opening 13a and the second starting winning opening 13b are formed in the base member 301 on the game board surface 6a side and open to the front. 332L and 332R may be the first start winning port 13a and the second start winning port 13b, and the left and right inner communication ports communicating with the downstream outlet 333 may be outlets, and the left and right inner communication ports may be the first start winning ports. 13a and the second start winning opening 13b, and the left and right outer outlets 332L and 332R may be outlets. In these cases, the first guiding path 331L and the second guiding path 331R have direction changing sections for guiding the distributed game balls to the first start winning opening 13a and the second starting winning opening 13b on the left and right sides. It is not necessary to form a winning opening at a position below the outflow ports 332L and 332R or the downstream outlet 333, and the same operations and effects as described above are obtained. In addition, when the outflow ports are the left and right outer outflow ports 332L and 332R or the left and right inner communication ports as described above, it is preferable that the outflow port is provided at a position slightly above the direction changing portion.

  Further, in the case where the first start winning port 13a and the second start winning port 13b are formed on the left and right side surfaces of the first guide path 331L and the second guide path 331R as described above, the outlets are the first start winning prizes on the left and right side surfaces. It is not limited to what is formed in the opposing surface of the opening | mouth 13a and the 2nd start winning opening 13b, The front surface (for example, cover member 302) and / or rear surface (for example, cover member 302) of the 1st guidance path | route 331L and the 2nd guidance path | route 331R. The base member 301) may be formed.

  Further, when the first start winning port 13a and the second start winning port 13b are formed on the left and right side surfaces of the first guide path 331L and the second guide path 331R, the above-described protruding plate as the protruding portion and the guide groove as the concave portion are provided. If it is formed above the direction changing portion on the left and right side surfaces, the same operations and effects as described above are obtained.

  Further, in the case where the left and right inner communication ports are used as the outlet as in the present embodiment, the inlets 330 continuously flow into the first guiding path 331L and the second guiding path 331R, and the left and right inner communication ports are connected. In order to prevent the game balls flowing out from the respective mouths from colliding with each other and preventing the outflow from the downstream outlet 333, a gap of at least twice the diameter of the game balls is provided between the communication ports as in this embodiment. Alternatively, it is preferable to provide a collision prevention wall or the like for preventing collision between game balls between the communication ports.

  Further, in this embodiment, the CPU 56 (abnormal winning order) that makes an abnormality determination based on the fact that a predetermined number of game balls have passed continuously through one of the first start winning opening 13a and the second starting winning opening 13b. By providing the determination means, it is determined that the abnormal guidance by the distribution member 303 (guidance member) is determined, so that it is possible to prevent a normal game from being performed.

  In the present embodiment, a distribution device 300 for distributing game balls is provided in the game area 7. In the sorting device 300, the sorting member 303 switches between the first mode and the second mode in accordance with a predetermined order based on the flow of the game ball from the inflow port 330 (in this example, the weight and fall of the game ball). Depending on the kinetic energy of each other). The first start winning opening 13a is provided in such a manner that the game balls distributed to the first guiding path 331L can easily pass through, and the second starting winning opening 13b is distributed to the second guiding path 331R. It is provided in such a manner that game balls can easily pass through. Then, the game control microcomputer 156 determines that the order in which the game balls are detected by the first start port switch 14a and the second start port switch 14b is different from the predetermined order (for example, one start port switch has a predetermined number of balls). By determining an abnormality (in this example, a winning order abnormality) when a game ball is detected continuously (for example, four balls or more), the abnormality determination of the sorting apparatus 300 can be performed. Therefore, it can be prevented that the game cannot be normally performed due to the abnormality of the sorting apparatus 300.

  Specifically, it may be configured to determine that the winning order is abnormal when four or more game balls have successively won in any one of the first start winning opening 13a and the second starting winning opening 13b. Although it is conceivable, for example, it is illegal to repeat the work of winning one game ball in the first start winning port 13a after winning three game balls in the second start winning port 13b. The act becomes possible. Therefore, for example, every time 10 start prizes are generated, the number of start prizes to the first start prize slot 13a and the number of prizes to the second start prize slot 13b among the ten start prizes are determined. In other words, it may be determined that the winning order is abnormal when the winning at one start winning opening is biased by a predetermined ratio (for example, 70%) or more. Specifically, when 10 start winnings are generated, if 7 or more are won in any one of the first starting winning port 13a and the second starting winning port 13b, it is determined that the winning order is abnormal. You may make it do.

  Moreover, although it was distributed by the distribution member 303, it may flow out from the outlets 332L and 332R and the downstream outlet 333 and may not be detected by the first start port switch 14a or the second start port switch 14b. It is conceivable that the first start port switch 14a or the second start port switch 14b detects two consecutive game balls, but four or more consecutive game balls are detected, that is, four or more consecutive outflows. Since it is unthinkable, it is determined that the game ball is abnormal when four or more game balls are detected continuously.

  In addition, the determination method of determining the winning order abnormality by detecting the deviation of the winning ratio to one of the starting winning ports as described above is that a predetermined number (4 in this example) or more consecutive winnings are given to one starting winning port. It may be executed instead of the process for determining that the winning order is abnormal based on the detection, or the process for determining the winning order is abnormal by detecting a bias in the winning ratio to one of the starting winning ports, It may be configured to execute both the process of detecting a predetermined number or more consecutive winnings at the starting winning award and determining that the winning order is abnormal.

  In addition, the distribution member 303 is configured to switch approximately alternately between the first mode and the second mode, and when the game ball passes through the second start game port 13b, the first start game port 13a is opened. When the percentage controlled to an advantageous gaming state (for example, 15R probability variation big hit with a large number of rounds) is high compared to the case where the game ball passes, the game ball does not pass through the first start winning opening 13a. By determining that the game ball is abnormal based on the fact that the game ball has continuously passed through the 2 start winning opening 13b (in this example, 4 or more consecutive winnings are made in the second starting winning opening 13b) It is possible to prevent an illegal act of intentionally passing the game ball through the start winning opening 13b.

  For example, in a gaming machine that is advantageously configured to win in the second start winning opening 13b, there is a risk that a fraudulent act such as winning a game ball continuously in the second starting winning opening 13b may be performed. If it is determined that the winning order is abnormal based on four or more consecutive winnings at the start winning opening 13b, and the winning order abnormality is notified, it is possible to prevent such an illegal act from being performed.

  In addition, the distribution member 303 of the distribution device 300 distributes the game balls to the first start winning port 13a and the second start winning port 13b alternately so that the winning ball can be won. When some sort of failure occurs in the sorting apparatus 300, such as sticking to the game ball, the game ball continuously wins the first start winning port 13a or the game ball wins the second start winning port 13b continuously. May occur. In particular, when a game ball continuously wins at the second start winning opening 13b, an advantageous state continues more than necessary, so that a state unnecessarily disadvantageous for the game store occurs. There is a risk that. Therefore, since it is determined that the winning order is abnormal based on four or more consecutive winnings in the first starting winning opening 13a or the second starting winning opening 13b, and the winning order abnormality is notified, the failure of the distribution device 300 is detected early. It is possible to prevent a situation that is unnecessarily disadvantageous for the game store.

  Moreover, although the case where the state of the distribution apparatus 300 switches alternately was shown in this Example, what is necessary is just to switch according to a predetermined | prescribed order, and it does not necessarily need to switch alternately. For example, the first start winning port 13a → the first starting winning port 13a → the second starting winning port 13b → the first starting winning port 13a → the first starting winning port 13a → the second starting winning port 13b. It may be switched, and the sorting apparatus 300 only needs to switch according to some determined order. Even in such a case, if the start winning according to the determined order cannot be detected, it may be determined that the winning order abnormality has occurred and the winning order abnormality notification is executed. Even in such a case, if the start winning according to the determined order is not detected, it is not determined immediately that the winning order is abnormal, but the start winning according to the determined order is determined a predetermined number of times. It may be determined that the winning order is abnormal on the condition that it has not been detected continuously over the start winning prizes, and a winning order abnormality notification may be executed (that is, with some margin until the winning order is abnormal) Also good).

  Moreover, although the case where the determination of winning order abnormality and the notification of winning order abnormality is performed in one stage of processing has been shown, it may be configured to perform in a plurality of stages of processing. For example, based on the fact that four consecutive winnings are made in either one of the first start winning opening 13a and the second starting winning opening 13b as the first stage process, the game control microcomputer 156 performs an effect control command. As a result, a winning order abnormality notification designation command indicating that a winning order abnormality of the game ball has been detected is transmitted to the effect control CPU 120, and the effect control CPU 120 receives the winning order abnormality notification designation command. Lamp / LED lighting control is performed as an order abnormality notification, and lamp / LED lighting control and abnormality notification sound are performed based on the fact that eight consecutive winnings are made at the same starting prize opening as the second stage processing. Output control of the lamp and LED based on the fact that as the third stage of processing, 16 consecutive winnings are made at the same starting winning opening. The prize balls paid out in addition to an output control of the lighting control and the abnormality notification sound may be stopped.

  Further, a winning order abnormality signal may be output to a hall computer or the like (not shown) of the game hall based on the reception of the award order abnormality notification designation command. As described above, when a winning order abnormality occurs in the second starting winning opening 13b or the first starting winning opening 13a, the above-mentioned illegal acts are performed by notifying that the winning order abnormality has occurred. This makes it possible for a shop clerk or the like to find out what happened and deal with it at an early stage.

  In addition, when such a prize order abnormality occurs, not only the prize order abnormality notification is given, but also the progress of the game is disabled, for example, the game ball cannot be fired by operating the hitting operation handle 5. The variation display based on the start winning may not be started.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the variation display of the second special symbol is such that after the game ball has won the second start winning opening 13b or the third start winning opening 13c, the start condition of the variable display (for example, the number of reserved memories is 0). And the second special symbol variation display is not executed, and the big hit game is not executed) is started, A variable winning device (in this example, a variable winning ball device 15) that can be changed to a state (in this example, an open state) in which a game ball can easily pass through the third start winning opening 13c is provided.

  The winning order abnormality notification target is the continuous winning to the first starting winning port 13a and the second starting winning port 13b, and the continuous winning to the third starting winning port 13c is not the target. Even when controlled, there is no continuous winning at the second start winning opening 13b, but for example, the game ball flowing down the second guiding path 331R flows out from the lower surface of the sorting device 300, In the case where the second start winning opening 13b is provided at a position below the distribution device 300 and the second starting winning opening 13b is provided with a variable winning device, during the operation period of the variable winning device (in this example, the probability variation state) What is necessary is just not to judge that it is abnormal during the opening operation of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 (that is, during the high base state). By doing in this way, it is possible to prevent the waste that unnecessary abnormality determination is performed. Specifically, when the probability changing state (that is, the high base state) or during the opening operation of the variable winning ball apparatus 15, the game ball may win continuously at the second start winning hole 13b. Therefore, it is possible to prevent unnecessary determination of the winning order order abnormality by not determining the winning order order abnormality to the second start winning opening 13b.

  As described above, regardless of the detection result of the third start port switch 14c, when the order in which the game balls are detected by the first start port switch 14a and the second start port switch 14b is different from the predetermined order, it is determined as abnormal. Therefore, the abnormality determination is performed regardless of the third start port switch 14c, which is not restricted in the order of winning game balls, so that the necessary abnormality determination can be performed.

  In this embodiment, as a big hit type, a normal big hit that is controlled only in the high base state (time-short state) is provided in addition to the positive probability big hit that is controlled to the positive change state after the big hit game is finished. It is always controlled to the probability variation state (high probability state) after the completion, and the probability variation state (high probability state) is terminated based on the fact that the predetermined number of times (70 times in this example) the variation display is terminated after the end of the big hit game. You may apply the structure which performs detection and alert | report of the said winning order abnormality to a gaming machine.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  In the above embodiment, a spherical pachinko ball (game ball) is applied as an example of a game medium. However, the present invention is not limited to a spherical game medium. For example, a non-spherical game medium such as a medal is used. There may be.

  In the above embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of a gaming machine. For example, a predetermined number of balls are encapsulated inside the gaming machine so that they can be circulated, and a rental request by a player Also in so-called enclosed game machines, the number of balls lent out according to the number of prizes and the number of prize balls awarded according to a prize is added, while the number of game balls used in the game is subtracted and stored. The present invention is applicable.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 13a 1st start winning opening 13b 2nd starting winning opening 300 Distribution device 303 Distribution member 304L 1st press displacement member 304R 2nd press displacement member 313 Distribution rod part 318L 1st action part 318R 2nd effect | action Part 342L, 342R Contact plate 343L, 343R Action plate

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display of identification information based on the fact that a game medium has passed through the first area or the second area,
A distribution means for distributing game media in a predetermined order between a first passage through which game media easily pass through the first region and a second passage through which game media pass through the second region;
A base portion having the first region;
A cover portion that is disposed to face the base portion and forms the first passage together with the base portion;
First detection means for detecting a game medium passing through the first area;
Second detection means for detecting a game medium that has passed through the second region;
An abnormality determining means for determining an abnormality when the order in which the game media are detected by the first detecting means and the second detecting means is different from the predetermined order;
A low-frequency state in which the game medium passes through the second area at a low frequency, and a game state control means capable of controlling the high-frequency state in which the game medium passes through the second area at a higher frequency than the low-frequency state;
With
The abnormality determination means does not determine the abnormality in the high-frequency state,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the base portion includes a projecting portion capable of decelerating a flow speed of the game medium, and a direction changing unit for changing a flow direction of the game medium decelerated by the projecting portion .

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