Gaming machine

Abstract

To provide a gaming machine that can optimize the flow of game balls. [Solution] A distribution member A1380 is placed at the distribution point. When the distribution member A1380 is in an extended position that directs the game balls to one side, the flow of the game balls to one side is promoted. However, when a game ball is distributed to the other side, the game ball comes into contact with the forming part A1383, causing it to tilt upwards. This causes subsequent game balls to flow to one side. During the upward tilting motion, when subsequent game balls flow towards one side, the flow resistance is increased, preventing subsequent game balls from colliding with preceding game balls and bouncing back, thus avoiding accidental continuous flow of game balls to the other side. This allows for optimal flow of game balls.

Claims

1. An extension portion extending from a predetermined portion in a predetermined direction, and a first forming portion formed on both sides of the predetermined portion toward a first direction intersecting the predetermined direction, are formed, and a first means having an operating means for causing game balls to flow down in a manner that distributes them to one side or the other side of the game area, The extension is configured such that, in a first state where it is positioned opposite a predetermined component, it forms a predetermined path width between itself and the predetermined component for the path through which the game balls flow down to the one side, and does not form the predetermined path width in a second state. The operating means is configured to be able to move from a state in which the extended portion is approaching the predetermined component in the first state, to a state in which the extended portion moves away from the predetermined component by contact with the game ball, and the path width between the extended portion and the predetermined component can be changed by this movement. A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to perform a predetermined operation involving displacement in a direction along the first direction when the distributed game balls and the first forming part come into contact, the relative position of the extended part with respect to the predetermined component can be changed by said predetermined operation, and the flow resistance of the game balls flowing down the path can be increased during said change.

2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, characterized in that the displacement based on the predetermined movement along the first direction can be continued after the first forming part and the game ball have separated.

3. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the operating means is configured to enable operation by an operating force from an operating force application means and operation without an operating force from the operating force application means.

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