JP4935863B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  Conventionally, as a kind of gaming machine, a pachinko machine having a game board equipped with a symbol display device or the like is known. In such a pachinko machine, a winning device is provided below the symbol display device, etc., and various gaming states such as a big hit state advantageous to the player are derived based on the winning of the game ball to the winning device. Is done.

  A center panel is provided around the symbol display device, and a stage on which the game ball can roll is provided on the center panel. The game ball guided to the stage rolls on the stage for a while and then wins a prize means depending on how the game ball rolls. For this reason, the player pays attention to the behavior of the game ball on the stage with a sense of expectation.

  Some center panels are provided with a mechanism called a so-called warp channel that guides game balls to the stage. In many cases, the warp channel is formed in a cylindrical shape from the inlet to the outlet in the center panel or the like in order to increase the inductivity of the game ball.

  For this reason, it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the game ball passing through the warp flow path, which may cause the player to feel uneasy, and the interest of the player who enjoys the behavior of the game ball is reduced. There was a fear.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that makes it easy to see the movement of a game ball and can dramatically improve the interest.

  Means effective for achieving the above object will be described below. In addition, the operation | movement etc. are demonstrated as needed.

The gaming machine according to the present invention is
In the game area where the game ball can flow down, it has a specific game member surrounding the variable display device capable of variably displaying the identification information,
A winning means is provided below the specific gaming member,
A gaming machine in which the identification information is variably displayed on the variable display device based on the winning of a game ball to the winning means, and a special game value is given when a predetermined condition is satisfied. ,
The specific gaming member is
A first rolling game area that allows the rolling of the game ball at the lower frame portion, and a second rolling that allows the rolling of the game ball at a position above the first rolling game area. By providing a gaming area, it has two upper and lower rolling gaming areas spaced apart in the vertical direction,
The first rolling game area includes an inclined surface for dropping a game ball downward with the winning means,
The second rolling game area includes a passage hole for dropping a game ball onto the inclined surface of the first rolling game area,
A flow path of the game ball is formed by a partition part that partitions the display part of the variable display device and a guide rail that is provided in front of the partition part,
The game ball introduced from the game area via the upper frame part can be guided to the second rolling game area while flowing down at a position separated from the left and right frame parts in the left-right direction. It is a summary.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to make the movement of the game ball easy to see and to dramatically improve the interest.

It is a partial front view which shows the pachinko machine in one embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the center panel in 1st Embodiment. It is a back perspective view showing the back panel in a 1st embodiment. It is a front view which shows the center panel in 1st Embodiment. It is a rear view which shows the back panel in 1st Embodiment. It is a rear view which shows the front panel which mounted | wore with the food panel in 1st Embodiment. AA line sectional view in FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the food panel in 1st Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the center panel in 2nd Embodiment. It is a front view which shows the center panel in 2nd Embodiment. It is a rear view which shows the front panel in 2nd Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the back panel in 2nd Embodiment. It is a rear view which shows the center panel in 2nd Embodiment. BB sectional drawing in FIG. CC sectional view taken on the line in FIG.

Means 1. In a game area where a game ball can flow down, it is provided with guidance means for guiding the game ball while flowing down,
The guide means is a guide flow path arranged so that at least one guide member surrounds a flow path through which the game ball flows down,
A gaming machine, wherein at least one section of the flow-down path is open.

  According to the above means 1, since at least one section of the flow path is open, by directing this open part to the player side, the movement of the guided game ball can be visually recognized by the player. The interest is improved. Further, from the open part, it is possible to relatively easily carry out the work of eliminating the ball clogging, cleaning the guiding means (guidance channel), and the like. In addition, there is a gaming machine provided with guiding means in which a portion that is easy for a player to visually recognize is formed of a predetermined transparent member and is cylindrical. Compared to such a gaming machine, in the gaming machine having the above-described means 1, Since the predetermined transparent member or the like is not separately assembled, the number of members can be reduced, the configuration of the gaming machine or the assembling process can be simplified, and the visibility can be further improved. It is also conceivable to use a glass plate or the like disposed on the front side of a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine as one of the guiding members. However, in this case, the glass plate or the like may be damaged or damaged. Therefore, there is a risk that visibility may be lowered, and it is more preferable not to use a glass plate or the like as the guide member. The flow-down path indicates a path along which the game ball flows down.

Mean 2. In a game area where a game ball can flow down, it is provided with guidance means for guiding the game ball while flowing down,
The guide means is constituted by a plurality of guide members arranged around the flow path through which the game ball flows down and along the flow path,
A gaming machine, wherein at least one section of the flow-down path is open.

  According to the above means 2, since at least one section of the flow path is open, by directing this open part to the player side, the movement of the guided game ball can be visually recognized by the player. The interest is improved. In addition, it is possible to relatively easily carry out the work of eliminating the clogging of the balls and the cleaning of the guiding means from the open part. In addition, there is a gaming machine provided with a guiding means in which a portion that is easily visible to the player is formed of a predetermined transparent member and has a cylindrical shape. Compared to such a gaming machine, the gaming machine configured as the above means 2 Since the predetermined transparent member or the like is not separately assembled, the number of members can be reduced, the configuration of the gaming machine or the assembling process can be simplified, and the visibility can be further improved. It is also conceivable to use a glass plate or the like disposed on the front side of a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine as one of the guiding members. However, in this case, the glass plate or the like may be damaged or damaged. Therefore, there is a risk that visibility may be lowered, and it is more preferable not to use a glass plate or the like as the guide member. The flow-down path indicates a path along which the game ball flows down.

  Means 3. In the means 1 or 2, the guidance means is open along all or almost all sections of the flow-down path.

  According to the means 3, the longer section and the movement of the game ball can be visually recognized by the player, which leads to further enhancement of interest.

  Means 4. In any one of the means 1 to 3, the open portion is formed toward a predetermined range from the front of the game area to a substantially central portion of the game area.

  According to the means 4, the open part is directed in a direction in which the player can more easily see the game ball, and the visibility of the game ball is further improved. Similarly, “at least a part of the open portion may be configured to be visible when viewed from the front of the game area”.

  Means 5. In any one of the means 1 to means 4, the opening portion is configured such that an opening width in a direction substantially perpendicular to a flow-down direction of the game ball is narrower than a diameter of the game ball. .

  According to the means 5, since the opening width is narrower than the diameter of the game ball, it is possible to prevent a problem that the game ball jumps out from the open portion.

  Means 6. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5, wherein a restriction part for restricting the game ball from jumping out from the open portion is provided in at least one section of the flow-down path.

  According to the means 6, it is possible to prevent a problem that the game ball jumps out from the open portion, and to further increase the inductivity of the game ball. It should be noted that “the restriction portion may be provided apart from the guide means” or “the restriction portion may be provided integrally with the guide member”. By providing integrally with the guide member, the number of parts can be reduced. Moreover, it is good also as "the said control part is provided along the said flow-down path | route in at least one area of the said flow-down path | route." Thereby, it is possible to more reliably prevent the game ball from jumping out from the open portion, and the inductivity is further increased.

Mean 7 In a game area where a game ball can flow down, it is provided with guidance means for guiding the game ball while flowing down,
The guide means includes a plurality of guide members arranged around the flow path of the game ball and along the flow path,
A gaming machine, wherein at least one of the plurality of guide members is configured to be separated from the other guide members.

  According to the means 7, since at least one of the plurality of guide members is separated from the other guide members, a gap is generated in the guide means in the whole area or almost the whole area of the flow path of the game ball. Therefore, by directing this gap (spaced portion) toward the player, the movement of the guided game ball can be visually recognized by the player, and as a result, the interest is improved. In addition, it is possible to relatively easily perform the clogging work, the cleaning of the guiding means, and the like from the separated portion. In addition, there is a gaming machine provided with a guiding means in which a portion that is easily visible to the player is formed of a predetermined transparent member and is cylindrical. Compared to such a gaming machine, the gaming machine having the above-described means 7 has a gaming machine. Since the predetermined transparent member or the like is not separately assembled, the number of members can be reduced, the configuration of the gaming machine or the assembling process can be simplified, and the visibility can be further improved. It is also conceivable to use a glass plate or the like disposed on the front side of a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine as one of the guiding members. However, in this case, the glass plate or the like may be damaged or damaged. Therefore, there is a risk that visibility may be lowered, and it is more preferable not to use a glass plate or the like as the guide member. The flow-down path indicates a path along which the game ball flows down.

  Means 8. The gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein the spaced-apart portion is configured to face a substantially central portion of the gaming area from the front of the gaming area.

  According to the means 8, the separated portion is directed in a direction in which the player can more easily see the game ball, and the visibility of the game ball is further increased. Similarly, “at least a part of the separated portion may be configured to be visible when viewed from the front of the gaming area”.

  Means 9. The gaming machine according to claim 7 or 8, wherein a spacing distance in a direction substantially orthogonal to the flow-down direction of the game ball is narrower than a diameter of the game ball.

  According to the means 9, since the separation interval is narrower than the diameter of the game ball, it is possible to prevent a problem that the game ball jumps out from the separation portion.

  Means 10. In any one of the means 7 to 9, a gaming machine characterized in that a regulation part for regulating the jumping-out of the game ball from the separated portion is provided in at least one section of the flow-down path.

  According to the means 10, it is possible to prevent a problem that the game ball jumps out from the separated portion, and to further increase the inductivity of the game ball. In addition, it is good also as "the said control part being integrally provided in the said guide member." By providing integrally with the guide member, the number of parts can be reduced. Moreover, it is good also as "the said control part is provided along the said flow-down path | route in at least one area of the said flow-down path | route." Thereby, it is possible to more reliably prevent the game ball from jumping out from the separated portion, and the inductivity is further increased.

  Means 11. In any one of means 1 to means 10, at least one of the plurality of guide members is constituted by a linear body extending linearly.

  According to the means 11, when at least one of the guide members is a linear body, the gap portion (open portion) of the guide means is increased, and the visibility of the game ball is further increased. The linear body includes a substantially linear body, a curved body, a meandering body, and the like.

  Means 12. In any one of means 1 to means 11, at least one of the plurality of guiding members is constituted by a plate having a predetermined wall surface.

  According to the means 12, at least one of the guide members is a plate having a predetermined wall surface, so that at least at the part where the game member is provided, the area for restricting the game ball is increased, and thus the inductivity is increased. Rise. The plate includes a substantially straight one, a curved one, a meandering one, and the like.

  Means 13. The gaming machine according to claim 12, wherein a guide groove along a flow path of the game ball is formed on the predetermined wall surface.

  According to the means 13, the inductivity of the game ball is further enhanced by the guide groove. If the guide groove is recessed from the predetermined wall surface, the arrangement interval of the guide members can be made narrower and the guide means can be made more compact.

Means 14. In a game area where a game ball can flow down, it is provided with guidance means for guiding the game ball while flowing down,
The guide means is constituted by a pair of plates facing each other across the flow path of the game ball,
The opposing distance between the two plates is configured to be narrower than the diameter of the game ball,
A pair of guide grooves along the flow path is formed on the opposing surfaces of the two plate bodies,
A gaming machine, characterized in that an interval between the bottoms of both guiding grooves is configured to be larger than the diameter of the gaming ball.

  According to the means 14, the game ball can be guided along the guide grooves formed in the pair of opposed plates, so that the guide means can be opened along the flow path. Therefore, by directing this open portion to the player side, the movement of the guided game ball can be visually recognized by the player, and as a result, the interest is improved. In addition, it is possible to relatively easily carry out the work of eliminating the clogging of the balls and the cleaning of the guiding means from the open part. In addition, there is a gaming machine provided with guiding means in which a portion that is easy for a player to visually recognize is formed of a predetermined transparent member and is cylindrical. Compared to such a gaming machine, in the gaming machine having the above-described means 14, Since the predetermined transparent member or the like is not separately assembled, the number of members can be reduced, the configuration of the gaming machine or the assembling process can be simplified, and the visibility can be further improved. It is also conceivable to use a glass plate or the like disposed on the front side of a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine as one of the guiding members. However, in this case, the glass plate or the like may be damaged or damaged. Therefore, there is a risk that visibility may be lowered, and it is more preferable not to use a glass plate or the like as the guide member. The flow path is a path through which the game ball flows, and is different from a specific flow path. In addition, at least one of the plate body and the guide groove includes a substantially straight shape, a curved shape, a meandering shape, and the like.

Means 15. In a game area where a game ball can flow down, it is provided with guidance means for guiding the game ball while flowing down,
The guide means includes a plate disposed along the flow path of the game ball,
A plurality of linear bodies arranged along the plate body,
A gaming machine, wherein the plate body and the plurality of linear bodies are separated from each other, and the separation interval is configured to be narrower than a diameter of the game ball.

  According to the means 15, since the game ball can be guided along the plate body and the plurality of linear bodies, at least a part of the guide portion can be opened along the flow path. Therefore, by directing this open portion to the player side, the movement of the guided game ball can be visually recognized by the player, and as a result, the interest is improved. In addition, it is possible to relatively easily carry out the work of eliminating the clogging of the balls and the cleaning of the guiding means from the open part. In addition, there is a gaming machine provided with guiding means in which a portion that is easy for a player to visually recognize is formed of a predetermined transparent member and is cylindrical. Compared to such a gaming machine, the gaming machine having the above-described means 15 has a gaming machine. Since the predetermined transparent member or the like is not separately assembled, the number of members can be reduced, the configuration of the gaming machine or the assembling process can be simplified, and the visibility can be further improved. It is also conceivable to use a glass plate or the like disposed on the front side of a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine as one of the guiding members. However, in this case, the glass plate or the like may be damaged or damaged. Therefore, there is a risk that visibility may be lowered, and it is more preferable not to use a glass plate or the like as the guide member. The flow path is a path through which the game ball flows, and is different from a specific flow path. In addition, at least one of the plate body and the linear body includes a substantially linear one, a curved one, a meandering one, and the like.

Means 16. In any one of the means 1 to 15, the game area includes a specific game member, and the specific game member includes a rolling game area that allows the game ball to roll.
The gaming machine, wherein the guiding means is provided integrally with the specific gaming member and configured to guide the gaming ball flowing down the gaming area to the rolling gaming area.

  Means 17. In the means 16, the specific game member is constituted by a center panel surrounding the periphery of a variable display device capable of variably displaying the identification information.

Means 18. In any one of means 1 to 17, at least one light emitting means is disposed along the flow path,
A gaming machine configured to allow a player to visually recognize light emitted from the light emitting means through the guiding members.

  According to the means 18, the player can visually recognize the light emission from the separated part or the open part of the guiding means. In other words, since there is little or no interposition between the player and the light emitting means, the light emission effect by the light emitting means becomes more powerful. Further, since the game ball passes through the player in front of the light emitting means, the light emission effect and the effect of the game ball movement produce a further synergistic effect, thereby further enhancing the interest. The light emitting means may be arranged in a part of the guiding member or may be arranged apart from the guiding means.

  Means 19. In any one of means 1 to means 18, the gaming machine is a pachinko machine. Above all, as a basic configuration of the pachinko machine, an operation handle is provided, and a game ball is fired to a predetermined game area in accordance with the operation of the handle, and the game ball is arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. Based on winning, a special game value is given when a specific condition is established.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a “pachinko machine”) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine includes a game board 11, and a game surface 12 as a game area arranged substantially vertically is formed on the front surface of the game board 11. In the center of the game board 11, a symbol display device 13 and a normal symbol display device 16 are incorporated as variable display devices. The symbol display device 13 includes a substantially rectangular symbol display unit 15 made of a liquid crystal display. A center panel 17 as a specific game member is disposed so as to surround the symbol display unit 15. The center panel 17 will be further described later.

  Below the center panel 17, an operation port 18 is arranged as a winning means. A pair of opening and closing blades 19 are provided at the entrance of the operation port 18, and can take an open position for guiding the game ball and a closed position where the game ball is difficult to enter the operation port 18. The display device 13 is driven on the basis of winning in the operating port 18, and a symbol as identification information is displayed on the symbol display unit 15. The opening / closing blade 19 is driven by a solenoid (not shown) disposed on the back side of the game board 11.

  A pair of passing gates 20 are arranged on both sides of the center panel 17. A big prize opening 22 is arranged below the operation opening 18. The big prize opening 22 always has the shutter 23 closed, and is opened when a special game state, that is, a so-called “big hit” state is established based on the establishment of the specific condition.

  On the game board 11, an electric decoration 25 is arranged so as to surround the game surface 12. The electric light decoration part 25 is a transparent or translucent resin panel, and decorative lamps (not shown) made of LEDs are arranged at predetermined intervals on the back surface of the panel.

  In the present embodiment, the inner rail and the outer rail are concealed in the lightning decoration portion 25 and cannot be viewed from the front. Further, illustration of the nail is omitted. On the back side of the game board 11, a symbol display device 13 and a game mechanism (not shown) for controlling the discharging of prize balls are arranged, and a game ball launching mechanism (not shown) is arranged below the game mechanism.

  Next, the center panel 17 will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 2, the center panel 17 is configured by combining a front panel 27, a hood panel 28 and a back panel 29. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 6, the front panel 27 includes a horizontal frame 30 extending in the horizontal direction, and a hanging frame 31 extends from the left and right ends of the horizontal frame 30 downward. ing. Curved portions 32 that are curved inward from the upper and lower inner side surfaces of the left and right hanging frames 31 are formed. As shown in FIG. 6, a stepped portion 34 that is recessed outward is formed between the upper and lower curved portions 32. A pair of left and right first rolling surfaces 35 on which the game ball rolls are formed by the inner side surface of the hanging frame 31 and the stepped portion 34 across the upper and lower curved portions 32. Accordingly, the upper and lower curved portions 32 and the stepped portion 34 constitute a plate body having one guide member or a predetermined wall surface in the present embodiment. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, a small rail 35 a as a restricting portion for preventing the game ball from jumping forward is formed on the first rolling surface 35 over the entire area excluding the stepped portion 34. Yes.

  As shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 4, a transparent window 30 a is formed at the center of the horizontal frame 30 of the front panel 27. Two translucent windows 30b are formed on each of the left and right sides of the transparent window 30a. As shown in FIG. 2, an introduction port 33 for introducing a game ball is cut out at the upper end of the horizontal frame 30.

  As shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 4, 7 and 8, a hood panel 28 is attached to the front panel 27 via a fixing plate 39. The food panel 28 has a cylindrical appearance with a substantially rectangular cross section, and its rear end matches the outer shape of the symbol display unit 15. The hood panel 28 is composed of left and right and upper and lower side plates 28a to 28d. The left and right side plates 28a and 28b are expanded toward the front, and the upper and lower side plates 28c and 28d are extended in parallel toward the front. A cut 37 is formed in the lower plate 28d. As shown in FIG. 6, the left and right corners of the outer periphery of the front end of the hood panel 28 are curved chamfered portions 41, and between the upper and lower chamfered portions 41, a substantially trapezoidal protrusion protruding outward as shown in FIG. A portion 42 is formed. A pair of left and right second rolling surfaces 38 on which the game ball rolls are formed by the outer peripheral surface of the hood panel 28 and the protruding portion 42 across the upper and lower chamfered portions 41. Accordingly, the upper and lower chamfered portions 41 and the protruding portions 42 constitute a plate body having one guide member or a predetermined wall surface in the present embodiment. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, a small rail 38 a as a restricting portion for preventing the game ball from jumping forward is formed on the second rolling surface 38 over the entire area excluding the protruding portion 42. Yes.

  The distance between the first rolling surface 35 and the second rolling surface 38 is formed to be slightly wider than the diameter of the game ball, and as a guide means or a guide channel through which the game ball can pass without difficulty. A passage 43 is provided. As a result, the passage 43 sandwiched between the first rolling surface 35 and the second rolling surface 38 is disposed on the left and right of the symbol display unit 15. A bent portion 44 is formed in the middle of the passage 43 by the stepped portion 34 and the protruding portion 42. Therefore, the path of the game ball along the passage 43 corresponds to the flow-down path in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 2, since the front surface of the bent portion 44 is covered with the fixed plate 39, the visual observation from the front is hindered, but the other passage 43 is open, and the game ball is visible from the front. It becomes possible. Here, the spacing between the small rails 35a, 38a (the width of the open portion) is narrower than the diameter of the game ball.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, the back panel 29 includes a substrate 45 and a buried portion 46 that protrudes toward the back side of the substrate 45. The back panel 29 is made of a polycarbonate-based composite resin as a conductive resin. The front panel 27 is mounted on the front surface of the substrate 45. The substrate 45 serves as a rear wall with respect to the passage 43 and prevents the game ball from falling backward. That is, the substrate 45 constitutes one guide member. A large insertion hole 48 is formed in the center of the substrate 45, and the hood panel 28 is inserted into the insertion hole 48.

  A square 50 as a rolling game area is formed below the insertion hole 48. The square 50 is inclined so as to be lower toward the rear and lower toward the center. In addition, an inclined surface 51 is formed in the center for dropping the stray game ball downward. A protection wall 52 is mounted behind the square 50.

  A flange 53 is formed on the periphery of the insertion hole 48 so as to protrude rearward as a part of the submerged portion 46. The flange 53 also serves to reinforce the plaza 50 in part. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, a first guide passage 55 is formed at the upper center of the flange 53 as a part of the submerged portion 46 so as to protrude rearward. The first guide passage 55 is connected to the outlet 33 formed in the horizontal frame 30 of the front panel 27. A second guide passage 56 is formed to protrude rearward as a part of the submerged portion 46 on the upper left and right sides of the flange 53. The second guide passage 56 is opened at the upper end position of the passage 43. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, an inclined passage 57 for guiding the guided game ball in the left-right direction is connected to both the guide passages 55 and 56. The inclined passage 57 is a bifurcated member having a bifurcated structure, and is connected to the first guide passage 55 at the center uppermost end position and to the second guide passage 56 at the left and right lowermost end positions. Although not shown, a prevention wall for preventing the game ball from falling is formed behind the inclined passage 57.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a substantially square first through hole 48a, four second through holes 48b arranged in series below the first through hole 48a, and a first through hole are provided above the insertion hole 48. Third through holes 48c are formed on the left and right sides of 48a. A 7-segment display unit 49 made of LED is mounted in the first through hole 48a. Four first holding lamps 16a to 16d made of light emitting diodes (LEDs) are mounted in the second through hole 48b. Second retaining lamps 15a to 15d are mounted in the third through hole 48c.

  The first reserved lamps 16a to 16d and the 7-segment display unit 49 are visually inspected from the transparent window 30a for their lighting state and segment display numbers. The second holding lamps 15a to 15d are viewed from the four translucent windows 30b.

  Here, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 20, the normal symbol display device 16 operates, and in this embodiment, the numbers from “0” to “9” are variably displayed and the segment display on the 7-segment display unit 49. Let Here, when stopping at a predetermined number (“7” in the present embodiment), the opening / closing blade 19 of the operating port 18 is continuously opened for a certain period of time. The normal symbol display device 16 can store the number of times that the game ball has passed to the passing gate 20 up to four times, and the first holding lamps 16a to 16d are for displaying the holding number. Therefore, even if the game balls pass through the passing gate 20 in a state where the four first hold lamps 16a to 16d are lit, the game balls are not counted as long as the first hold lamps 16a to 16d are lit. Even if it does not pass through the passage gate 20, the normal symbol display device 16 operates as many times as the number of holdings.

  In addition, as described above, the symbol display device 13 is driven based on a winning to the operation port 18 to cause the symbol display unit 15 to perform a predetermined symbol display operation. At this time, the symbol display unit 15 can store the winnings up to four times, and the second holding lamps 15a to 15d display the holding number. Therefore, even if a game ball wins the operating port 18 in a state where the four second hold lamps 15a to 15d are lit, the game ball is not counted, and as long as the second hold lamps 15a to 15d are lit, the game ball The symbol display unit 15 performs the symbol display operation for the number of times corresponding to the number of holds without winning the operating port 18.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the center panel 17 configured in this way is such that the gaming surface 12 and the substrate 45 of the back panel 29 are flush with each other, and about 2/3 of the submerged portion 46 and the rear portion of the hood panel 28 are closer than the gaming surface 12. Is also arranged on the back side. Similarly, the rear end of the hood panel 28 is in contact with a symbol display unit 15 disposed at a position one step backward from the game surface 12.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko machine configured as described above will be described. By operating a handle (not shown), the player launches a game ball onto the game surface 12. The game ball is bounced or guided by a nail and partially introduced into the center panel 17 from the outlet 33 of the center panel 17. The introduced game balls reach from the first guide passage 55 to the rearward inclined passage 57, where they are further distributed to the left and right and sent forward again from the second guide passage 56. Then, the passage 43 is lowered. After the game ball appears forward from the second guide passage 56 and reaches the passage 43, the player can always see the game ball except for the position of the fixed plate 39. At the position of the fixed plate 39, the bent portion 44 hits the stepped portion 34 or the protruding portion 42, so that the speed of lowering slightly decreases and a special rotational force is applied to the game ball. The game ball that has reached the square 50 rolls vertically and horizontally within the square 50 due to the special rotation given at the position of the bent portion 44, and finally is guided to the inclined surface 51 according to the inclination, falls from here and again Returned to the gaming surface 12. In addition, as long as the back panel 29 and the game ball are in contact, static electricity generated by the rolling of the game ball is grounded to the game board 11 side through the back panel 29.

  As described above in detail, since the passage 43 is opened to the front side of the pachinko machine, the movement of the game ball flowing down there is visually observed by the player, and as a result, the interest is improved. In addition, it is possible to relatively easily perform the clogging work, cleaning the passage 43, and the like from the open portion. Furthermore, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a predetermined transparent member or the like is separately assembled in comparison with a gaming machine provided with guiding means in which a portion that is easily visible to the player is configured by a predetermined transparent member and is cylindrical. Therefore, the number of members can be reduced, the configuration of the gaming machine or the assembling process can be simplified, and the visibility can be further improved. Moreover, since the glass plate etc. which are arrange | positioned in the front side of a pachinko machine are not utilized as one guide member which forms the channel | path 43, generation | occurrence | production of malfunctions, such as the said glass plate etc. being damaged, is prevented. be able to.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a pachinko machine according to a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Also in the second embodiment, the outline of the pachinko machine is the same as that of the first embodiment, so only the center panel 61 as the main part will be described in this embodiment, and the description of the outline of the pachinko machine will be omitted. To do. The center panel 61 constitutes a specific game member in the present embodiment. In addition, the symbol display unit 15 of the present embodiment displays symbols that are equally divided into three in the horizontal direction, and each of these symbols varies independently.

  The center panel 61 is configured by combining a front panel 62 and a back panel 63. The back panel 63 is made of a polycarbonate-based composite resin of conductive resin. As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the front panel 62 includes a horizontal frame 65 extending in the horizontal direction, and a hanging frame 66 extends downward from the left and right ends of the horizontal frame 65. Yes. A first storage box 68 for inserting a decoration LED 67 (see FIG. 12) is formed in the left and right hanging frames 66. A second storage box 70 is mounted on the front surface of the horizontal frame 65. As shown in FIG. 10, a substantially square first window 70a is formed in the center of the front of the second storage box 70, and two second windows 70b are formed on the left and right sides of the first window 70a. Two third windows 70c are formed on the outer side of the second window 70b. As in the first embodiment, a 7-segment display unit 49 made of LEDs is exposed in the first window 70a. The first holding lamps 16a to 16d are exposed from the second window 70b. The second holding lamps 15a to 15d are exposed from the third window 70c. The functions of the 7-segment display unit 49, the first holding lamps 16a to 16d, and the second holding lamps 15a to 15d are the same as those in the first embodiment. A concave portion 69 as a ball receiving portion is formed at the upper end of the second storage box 70. A flange 71 is formed on the front panel 62 over substantially the entire circumference, and the center panel 61 is attached to the game surface 12 at the flange 71 portion. Accordingly, the rear portion of the center panel 61 with respect to the flange 71 portion is embedded in the game surface 12.

  A table frame 72 is integrally connected between both lower ends of the hanging frame 66. As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the table frame 72 is formed with a shelf 73 that is one step higher than the left and right, and a first square 74 that forms a rolling game area is formed at a central position that is one step lower than both shelves 73. . The first square 74 is inclined so as to become lower toward the center. In addition, an inclined surface 76 is formed in the center for dropping the stray game ball downward. A protective wall 75 is formed behind the first square 74. A ball support 77 is formed on the protective wall 75 so as to protrude forward. A circular second square 78 constituting a rolling game area where a game ball can roll is formed on the upper surface of the ball receiving base 77, and a passage hole 79 is provided at the center so that the game ball can fall on the first square 74. Is formed.

  Two guide rails 80 are disposed between the horizontal frame 65 and the ball holder 77. The two guide rails 80 are arranged on the left and right sides of the second square 78, and are arranged in front of the adjacent positions of the three divided symbols of the symbol display unit 15 (that is, positions that do not interfere with the visual observation of the symbols). Yes. Each guide rail 80 is further configured by two thin frames 80a, and both the thin frames 80a are arranged side by side in the left-right direction at a predetermined interval. Both fine frames 80a constitute one guide member or a linear body in the present embodiment. The two thin frames 80a are connected to each other at two locations by a reinforcing frame 81.

  As shown in FIG. 11, a guide passage 82 is formed on the back surface of the front panel 62 so as to be connected to the recess 69 and guide the game ball backward. A bounce plate 83 is mounted below the guide passage 82. The falling game ball bounces on the bounce plate 83 and is further distributed to the left and right.

  As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the back panel 63 has three exposure holes 85 having the same shape. The exposed holes 85 correspond to the three divided symbols of the symbol display unit 15, and each symbol is visually observed from the exposed holes 85. Adjacent exposed holes 85 are partitioned by a partition wall 86. The partition wall 86 constitutes a plate having one guide member or a predetermined wall surface in the present embodiment. Two partition walls 86 are arranged just behind the guide rail 80. As shown in FIG. 15, the partition wall 86 is formed with a guide groove along the longitudinal direction by forming the front side of the partition wall 86 in a concave shape on the front side. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 14, the recessed part 86a is formed in two places in the up-down direction of the partition wall 86. As shown in FIG. An upper and lower space surrounded by the partition wall 86 and the guide rail 80 is a flow-down path 88 through which game balls flow down. That is, the partition wall 86 and the guide rail 80 (two thin frames 80a) constitute the guiding means in the present embodiment. An inclined surface 90 is formed on the ball receiving base 77 corresponding to the bottom of the flow path 88, and the game ball that has fallen into contact with the inclined surface 90 is guided inward, that is, toward the second square 78. A drop hole 89 is formed above the rear panel 63 and is connected to the guide passage 82 to drop the game ball on the bounce plate 83. The decorative LED 67 is fixed to the left and right of the exposure hole 85.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko machine configured as described above will be described. By operating a handle (not shown), the player launches a game ball onto the game surface 12. The game ball is bounced or guided by a nail and partially introduced into the rear guide passage 82 from the recess 69 of the center panel 61. The introduced game ball falls from the fall hole 89 onto the bounce plate 83, and is further divided to the left and right while bounced here, and descends the flow path 88. The game ball comes into contact with the inclined surface 90 and reaches the second square 78 of the ball support 77. After reaching the flow down path 88, the player can visually recognize the game ball from the front through the gap between the two thin frames 80a. Further, the game ball can be visually recognized through the gap between the partition wall 86 and the guide rail 80 from an oblique direction. The game ball that has reached the second square 78 rolls in the second square 78 for a while with the momentum of falling, and then falls onto the first square 74 from the passage hole 79. Finally, it is guided to the inclined surface 76 according to the inclination, falls from here, and is returned to the gaming surface 12 again. Further, as long as the back panel 63 and the game ball are in contact with each other, static electricity generated by the rolling of the game ball is grounded to the game board 11 side through the back panel 63.

  As described above in detail, the flow path 88 is opened to the front side of the pachinko machine, and the movement of the game ball flowing down there is visually observed by the player, and as a result, the interest is improved. In addition, it is possible to relatively easily perform the clogging work, cleaning the flow-down path 88, and the like from the open portion. Further, it is not necessary to form a hollow passage, and the structure of the guiding means is simplified. Further, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the predetermined transparent member or the like is not separately assembled as compared with the gaming machine having the guiding means in which the portion that is easily visible to the player is configured by the predetermined transparent member and is cylindrical. Also good. As a result, the number of members can be reduced, the configuration of the gaming machine (guidance means) or the assembly process can be simplified, and the visibility can be further improved. Moreover, since the glass plate etc. which are arrange | positioned in the front side of a pachinko machine are not utilized as one guide member arrange | positioned along the flow-down path 88, the said glass plate etc. will be damaged. Can be prevented.

  In addition, it is not limited to the description content of embodiment mentioned above, For example, you may implement as follows.

  (A) In the first embodiment, the fixed plate 39 may not be provided, and the passage 43 may be open in the entire region or almost the entire region. In the second embodiment, the reinforcing frame 81 may not be provided between the two thin frames 80a, and the two thin frames 80a may be separated from each other, and the entire or almost entire region of the guide rail 80 may be opened. By doing so, the longer section and the movement of the game ball can be visually recognized by the player, which leads to further enhancement of interest.

  (B) In each of the above-described embodiments, the open portion (separated portion) of the passage 43 and the flow-down path 88 is not limited to face the front, but the open portion (separated portion) extends from the front of the game surface 12 to the substantially central portion. A passage (flowing path) formed toward a predetermined range of the above, a passage (flowing path) configured such that at least a part of the open part (separation part) is visible when viewed from the front of the game surface 12, etc. May be adopted. For example, in the first embodiment, the open portion of the passage 43 may be configured to face the direction inclined from the front surface of the game surface 12 toward the substantially central portion thereof. If it does in this way, an open part will face the direction where a player can visually recognize a game ball more easily, and the visibility of a game ball will improve more.

  (C) The configuration of the guiding means is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, one that regulates and guides the movement of a game ball by three linear bodies arranged side by side, one that regulates and guides the movement of a game ball by two parallel plates and one linear body, The movement of the game ball is regulated and guided by the three plates as the guiding members and the linear body as the regulating portion, and the movement of the game ball is regulated and guided by the two plates arranged in parallel. You may adopt what to do. Note that the flow path of the game ball in each of the guiding means is not limited to a substantially straight one, and may be configured to be curved or meandering. Here, the guiding means constituted by two plate bodies will be described in detail. The guiding means is provided with a pair of opposed plate bodies, and the facing distance between the two plate bodies is narrower than the diameter of the game ball. And a pair of guide grooves are formed on the opposing surfaces of the two plate bodies, and the distance between the bottoms of the both guide grooves is larger than the diameter of the game ball. A game ball is guided along the guide groove. Note that the guide groove is not limited to a substantially linear shape, and may be curved or meandering.

  (D) In the above embodiment, the center panels 17 and 61 are provided with the passage 43 and the flow down path 88 as guiding means. Not only this but a guidance means is good also as a structure provided in the other part of the game surface 12. FIG. The position where the passage 43 and the flow-down path 88 are provided is not limited to the position in the above embodiment, and may be anywhere on the center panels 17 and 61.

  (E) You may implement as a pachinko machine of a different type from the said embodiment. Therefore, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine without the symbol display device 13 or the center panel 17. Moreover, you may implement as game machines, such as a sparrow ball and an arrangement ball, besides a pachinko machine.

  (F) On one side of the passage 43 and the flow-down path 88 (for example, the back side portion), a light emitting means (for example, a large number of LEDs) is disposed along the passage 43 and the flow-down path 88, so that the player However, the light emission of the light emitting means may be visible from the open portion (separated portion) of the passage 43 and the flow down path 88. In this way, since there are fewer things interposed between the player and the light emitting means, the light emission effect by the light emitting means becomes more powerful. In addition, since the game ball B passes the player in front of the light emitting means, the light emission effect and the effect by the movement of the game ball B produce a further synergistic effect. As a result, further improvement of interest can be achieved.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Game board, 12 ... Game surface which has a game area | region, 13 ... Symbol display apparatus, 17, 61 ... Center panel as a specific game member, 18 ... Operation opening as a winning means, 32 ... Induction member or plate body Curved portion 34, stepped portion constituting guide member or plate body, 35 ... first rolling surface, 35a ... small rail as regulating portion, 38 ... second rolling surface, 38a ... small rail as regulating portion 41 ... Chamfered portion constituting the guide member or plate, 42 ... Projection portion constituting the guide member or plate, 43 ... Passage as guide means or guide channel, 45 ... Substrate constituting the guide member, 50 ... A square as a rolling game area, 74 ... a first square that constitutes a rolling game area, 78 ... a second square that constitutes a rolling game area, 80 ... a guide rail, 80a ... a guiding member or a linear body. Thin frame, 86 ... guide member or Partition wall, 88 ... flows down the path that make up the plate body.

Claims (1)

In the game area where the game ball can flow down, it has a specific game member surrounding the variable display device capable of variably displaying the identification information,
A winning means is provided below the specific gaming member,
A gaming machine in which the identification information is variably displayed on the variable display device based on the winning of a game ball to the winning means, and a special game value is given when a predetermined condition is satisfied. ,
The specific gaming member is
A first rolling game area that allows the rolling of the game ball at the lower frame portion, and a second rolling that allows the rolling of the game ball at a position above the first rolling game area. By providing a gaming area, it has two upper and lower rolling gaming areas spaced apart in the vertical direction,
The first rolling game area includes an inclined surface for dropping a game ball downward with the winning means,
The second rolling game area includes a passage hole for dropping a game ball onto the inclined surface of the first rolling game area,
A flow path of the game ball is formed by a partition part that partitions the display part of the variable display device and a guide rail that is provided in front of the partition part,
The game ball introduced from the game area via the upper frame part can be guided to the second rolling game area while flowing down at a position separated from the left and right frame parts in the left-right direction. A gaming machine.

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