JP6420744B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  Some gaming machines such as pachinko machines are formed with a plurality of entrances through which a launched game ball can enter to obtain a prize ball. Whether or not a game ball enters these entrances is one judgment material when a player selects a gaming machine.

  For example, in Patent Document 1, in order to make it easier for a game ball to enter the entrance, the width of the front plate covering the front of the entrance is made larger than the width of the pair of side walls that define part of the entrance. A gaming machine is disclosed.

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  However, the width of the front plate may not be sufficiently wide due to the design of the pachinko gaming machine. In this case, it is difficult to make it feel that the game ball easily enters the entrance.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that allows a game ball to feel that it is easy to enter an entrance.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present application is a gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1), and a moving game ball can enter. An entrance portion having a length in the front-rear direction (for example, the first start winning opening 220) and a discharge portion (for example, the bottom wall 230a, the side wall 230b, and the side wall 230c) that can discharge the game balls that have entered from the entrance portion. A portion connected to the game ball passage hole 2a formed in the game board 2) and a front portion of the entry portion, and extending in a direction in which the game ball entering from the entry portion flows down. A front wall (for example, the front wall 200d), an inclined surface (for example, the bottom wall 230a) that causes the game ball to flow down to the discharge portion , and a guide portion that guides the game ball that has entered from the entry portion to the inclined surface. (e.g., rib 231) game where a, is formed A pair of obstacles (for example, the first obstacle nail 211) provided corresponding to the receiving part (for example, the normal winning ball device 200) and the entry part, and allowing the game ball that has passed between the entry part to enter the entry part. And the second obstacle nail 212), and the width of the entry portion is gradually narrowed from the rear to the front (for example, as shown in FIG. 3, at the rear of the side wall 200b and the side wall 200c). Comparing the gap W1 with the gap W2 at the front, the gap W1 is wider than the gap W2, and the front wall is curved forward (for example, as shown in FIG. The wall 200d is curved forward), and the guide portion is linearly formed in the direction in which the game ball flows down (for example, as shown in FIG. 4B, the rib 231 is It is formed in a straight line toward the back where the game balls flow down That), characterized in that. Further, the guiding portion is formed with a curved surface (for example, a curved surface 231a) that contacts the game ball and changes the traveling direction of the game ball to guide to the inclined surface . .

  According to such a configuration, the entrance gradually narrowed toward the front and the pair of obstacles provided corresponding to the entrance are simultaneously viewed and contrasted. It is possible to make it feel as if the obstacle part is spreading forward. Thereby, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that makes it easy to pass a game ball between a pair of obstacles and to make it easier to enter an entrance formed in the game ball receiving unit.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1), the game ball receiving portion has a pair of side walls (for example, a side wall 230b and a side wall 230c) that define a width of the entrance, and each of the pair of side walls The thickness is gradually reduced from the rear toward the front (for example, as shown in FIG. 4, the thickness W3 on the rear side of the side walls 230b and 230c is thicker than the thickness W4 on the front side). To do.

  According to such a configuration, the entrance having the width defined by the pair of side walls whose thickness gradually decreases toward the front and the pair of obstacles provided corresponding to the entrance are simultaneously visible. By comparing the two, it is possible to make it feel as if the pair of obstacles are spreading forward. Thereby, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that makes it easy to pass a game ball between a pair of obstacles and to make it easier to enter an entrance formed in the game ball receiving unit.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (2), in the direction in which the pair of side walls are aligned, the mounting position of the pair of obstacles is between the mounting positions of the pair of side walls (for example, as shown in FIG. In addition, the attachment positions P1 and P2 of the first obstacle nail 213 and the second obstacle nail 214 are located between the attachment positions P3 and P4 of the side wall 250b and the side wall 250c).

  According to such a configuration, in order to ensure a certain level of ease of entry of the game balls into the entrance formed in the game ball receiving portion, the distance between the pair of obstacles increases toward the front. And motivation to place them. Thereby, it is easy to let the game ball pass between the pair of obstacles that are widened toward the front, and it is possible to feel that the game ball can easily enter the entrance formed in the game ball receiving portion. Machine can be provided.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (3), the game ball receiving portion is formed integrally with an attachment portion for attachment to the gaming machine (for example, as shown in FIG. 3). Thus, the normal winning ball apparatus 200 and the mounting plate 210 are integrally formed.

  According to such a structure, the malfunction which generate | occur | produces in a gaming machine can be eliminated appropriately.

(5) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (4), the game ball receiving portion is inclined downward from the front to the rear (for example, as shown in FIG. 4C). The normal winning ball device 230 is inclined downwardly toward the rear).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to smoothly flow down the game ball that has entered the entrance.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (2) to (5), the game ball receiving portion includes a front wall (for example, the front wall 230d) and a bottom wall (for example, the bottom wall) that connect the pair of side walls. 230a), and the game ball receiving portion is formed with a rib (for example, rib 231) that connects the front wall and the bottom wall and guides the game ball that has entered the entrance into the moving direction. It is characterized by.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to smoothly flow down the game ball that has entered the entrance.

(7) In the gaming machine of (6), the bottom wall is curved downward (for example, the bottom wall 250a is curved downward as shown in FIG. 5). Features.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress damage to the game ball receiving portion due to the game ball flowing down.

(8) In the gaming machine of the above (6) or (7), the front wall is curved forward (for example, the front wall 200d is curved forward as shown in FIG. 3). Is).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress damage to the game ball receiving portion due to the game ball flowing down.

(9) In the gaming machine according to any one of (6) to (8), the front wall is parallel to a mounting surface of the game ball receiving portion (for example, as shown in FIG. 230d is parallel to the game board 2).

  According to such a structure, the game ball which flows down can be smoothly entered into the entrance.

(10) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (9), the game ball receiving portion is made of a synthetic resin.

  According to such a structure, the impact at the time of a game ball colliding can be suppressed.

(11) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (10), the game ball receiving portion is further formed with an entrance for a game ball different from the entrance (for example, in FIG. As shown, in the game ball receiving portion in which the normal winning ball device 270 and the normal variable winning ball device 300 are integrally formed, a first starting winning port 280 and second starting winning ports 301a and 301b are formed. It is characterized by that).

  According to such a configuration, a plurality of entrances can be efficiently arranged.

(12) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (11), the pair of obstacles are movable (for example, as shown in FIG. 7, the first movable body 310 and the second movable body 311 are It is movable).

  According to such a configuration, the possibility that the game ball enters the entrance can be changed, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

(13) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (12), the game ball receiving unit is movable (for example, the normal winning ball device 320 is movable as shown in FIG. 8). And

  According to such a configuration, the possibility that the game ball enters the entrance can be changed, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

(14) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the second aspect of the present application is a gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1), and a moving gaming ball can enter the gaming machine. A game ball receiving portion (for example, the normal winning ball device 230) in which an entrance having a length in the front-rear direction (for example, the first start winning opening 240) is formed, and provided corresponding to the entrance, A pair of obstacle portions (for example, the first obstacle nail 211 and the second obstacle nail 212) that allow the game ball that has passed through the entrance to enter the entrance, and the game ball receiving portion has a width of the entrance A pair of side walls (for example, the side wall 230b and the side wall 230c) are defined, and the thickness of each of the pair of side walls gradually decreases from the rear to the front (for example, as shown in FIG. 4). The thickness W3 on the rear side of the side walls 230b and 230c is the front Wherein the thicker) than the thickness W4 of.

  According to such a configuration, the entrance having the width defined by the pair of side walls whose thickness gradually decreases toward the front and the pair of obstacles provided corresponding to the entrance are simultaneously visible. By comparing the two, it is possible to make it feel as if the pair of obstacles are spreading forward. Thereby, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that makes it easy to pass a game ball between a pair of obstacles and to make it easier to enter an entrance formed in the game ball receiving unit.

(15) To achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the third aspect of the present application is a gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1), and a moving game ball can enter the gaming machine. A game ball receiving portion (for example, a normal winning ball device 250) in which an entrance having a length in the front-rear direction (for example, the first start winning opening 260) is formed, and provided corresponding to the entrance, A pair of obstacle portions (for example, the first obstacle nail 211 and the second obstacle nail 212) that allow the game ball that has passed through the entrance to enter the entrance, and the game ball receiving portion has a width of the entrance A pair of side walls (for example, the side wall 250b and the side wall 250c), and the mounting position of the pair of obstacles is located between the pair of side walls in the direction in which the pair of side walls are aligned. (For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the first obstacle nail 213 and the second obstacle nail 2 4 mounting positions P1, P2 are located between the attachment position P3, P4 of the side wall 250b and the side wall 250c) that is characterized.

  According to such a configuration, in order to ensure a certain level of ease of entry of the game balls into the entrance formed in the game ball receiving portion, the distance between the pair of obstacles increases toward the front. And motivation to place them. Thereby, it is easy to let the game ball pass between the pair of obstacles that are widened toward the front, and it is possible to feel that the game ball can easily enter the entrance formed in the game ball receiving portion. Machine can be provided.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. The block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which paid its attention to the normal winning ball apparatus provided in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention and its vicinity, (a) is an enlarged view of "IIIA section" in FIG. 1, (b) is The figure seen from the arrow B in (a), (c) is the figure seen from the arrow C in (a). It is the figure which paid its attention to the normal winning ball apparatus and its vicinity provided in the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention, (a) is a front view, (b) is seen from the arrow B in (a) The figure, (c) is the figure seen from the arrow C in (a). It is the figure which paid its attention to the normal winning ball apparatus and its vicinity provided in the gaming machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention, (a) is a front view, (b) is seen from the arrow B in (a) The figure, (c) is the figure seen from the arrow C in (a). It is the figure which paid its attention to the normal winning ball apparatus and its vicinity provided in the gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, (a) is a front view, (b) is seen from the arrow B in (a) Figure. It is the figure which paid its attention to the normal winning ball apparatus and its vicinity provided in the gaming machine according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention, (a) is a front view, (b) is seen from the arrow B in (a) Figure. It is the figure which paid its attention to the normal winning ball apparatus and its vicinity provided in the gaming machine according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention, (a) is a front view, (b) is seen from the arrow B in (a) Figure.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area 10 surrounded by guide rails. In this game area 10, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  At predetermined positions of the game board 2 such as inside or outside of the game area, a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, an image display device 5, a normal winning ball device 200, a normal variable winning ball device 300, A special variable winning ball device 7, a normal symbol display 20, a first hold indicator 25A, a second hold indicator 25B, a general hold indicator 25C, a passing gate 41, and the like are provided. Speakers 8L and 8R capable of reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. In the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area is provided. The resilience of the game ball is adjusted according to the operation amount (rotation amount). A predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area is provided with an upper plate (batting ball supply tray) that holds (stores) game balls and a lower plate that holds (stores) extra balls from the upper plate. It has been. A stick controller 31A is attached to the member forming the lower plate, and a push button 31B is provided to the member forming the upper plate.

  On the screens of the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the image display device 5, a special symbol and a decorative symbol are variably displayed. These variable indications are based on the occurrence of the first start winning due to the game ball passing (entering) the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 200, or on the normal variable winning ball apparatus 300. Execution is possible based on the occurrence of the second start winning due to the game ball passing (entering) through the formed second starting winning opening. Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes). A special symbol (also referred to as “special symbol”) that is special identification information) is displayed variably (variably displayed). The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. On the screen of the image display device 5, variable display of a special symbol (also referred to as “first special symbol”) by the first special symbol display device 4 </ b> A in the special symbol game and special symbol (“first” by the second special symbol display device 4 </ b> B). Corresponding to each of the variable display (also referred to as “2 special figure”), a decorative symbol as identification information (decorative identification information) is variably displayed in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display portions such as three. The This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged on the screen of the image display device 5. And in response to the start of one of the changes in the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of decorative symbols (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. Thereafter, when the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a display result of variable display in the special game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the finalized design symbol (final stop symbol) that is the display result of the variable display of the ornament symbol is stopped and displayed. The display result in the variable display of special symbols and decorative designs is also referred to as a variable display result. In particular, a special symbol variable display result in a special figure game is also referred to as a special figure display result. In this way, on the screen of the image display device 5, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B. In synchronism with the figure game, variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified is performed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means that identification information such as a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and the variable display is ended. .

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a first hold display unit 5HL and a second hold display unit 5HB are provided. The first hold display unit 5HL and the second hold display unit 5HB are display units for performing hold display corresponding to variable display that has not yet been started in the image display device 5. The 1st reservation display part 5HL displays the 1st special figure reservation memory number so that identification is possible. The number of first special figure hold memory is the number of variable display hold corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The 2nd reservation display part 5HB displays the 2nd special figure reservation memory number so that specification is possible. The second special figure holding memory number is the variable display holding number corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The variable display suspension corresponding to the special game is performed based on the occurrence of the first start prize or the second start prize. That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, etc., the start condition is still started in response to the established start condition. There is no variable display hold. If the special game using the first special figure cannot be started when the first start winning is generated, the first special figure holding memory number is incremented by 1 and the special figure using the first special figure is added. Game execution is put on hold. If the special game using the second special figure cannot be started when the second start prize is generated, the second special figure holding memory number is incremented by 1 and the special figure using the second special figure is added. Game execution is put on hold. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. Is started, the second special figure reserved memory number is decremented by 1 (decremented). If the first special figure holding storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”) when the first start winning is generated, the special drawing game based on the start winning is invalidated, and the prize is Only the ball may be paid out. In addition, if the second special figure holding storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) when the second starting winning is generated, the special drawing game based on the starting winning is invalidated, Only the ball may be paid out. The decrease in the number of reserved memories (the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number) due to the start of the special figure game is also referred to as digestion of the pending.

  In the first hold display section 5HL, a hold display corresponding to the hold storage of the special figure game using the first special figure is performed. In the second hold display section 5HB, a hold display corresponding to the hold storage of the special figure game using the second special figure is performed. The first hold display unit 5HL only needs to be configured such that the first hold display is performed, for example, left-justified. For example, when the upper limit value of the number of first special figure hold memory is “4”, the first hold display portion 5HL is provided with four display parts corresponding to the upper limit value, and the hold number “1” in order from the left end. ”,“ 2 ”,“ 3 ”,“ 4 ”. The second hold display section 5HB only needs to be configured so that the second hold display is performed, for example, left-justified. For example, when the upper limit value of the second special figure hold memory number is “4”, the second hold display portion 5HB is provided with four display parts corresponding to the upper limit value, and the hold number “1” in order from the left end. ”,“ 2 ”,“ 3 ”,“ 4 ”.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, and a touch sensor board are arranged on the back of the game board or the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, and based on reception of the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, the image display device 5, the speaker 8L, Various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electrical components for rendering such as 8R and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a start port switch (first start port switch 22 </ b> A and second start port switch 22 </ b> B), and a count switch 23 are transmitted to the main board 11. Wiring is connected. In addition, various switches should just have arbitrary structures which can detect the game ball | bowl as game media like what is called a sensor, for example. Further, the main board 11 is connected with wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control, such as the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20. The gate switch 21 detects a game ball (gate passing ball) that has passed through the passing gate 41. Based on the detection of the gate passing ball by the gate switch 21, variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 can be executed. The first start port switch 22A detects a game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning port. The second start port switch 23A detects a game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning port. The count switch 23 detects a game ball that has passed (entered) a large winning opening formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7. When a game ball that has passed through various winning holes such as the first starting winning hole, the second starting winning hole, and the big winning hole is detected, a predetermined number of balls corresponding to each winning hole is determined. As a game ball is paid out.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM 101 that stores a game control program and fixed data, and a RAM 102 that provides a game control work area. A CPU 103 that executes a game control program to perform a control operation, a random number circuit 104 that updates a numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103, and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 It is prepared for.

  The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 uses the effect control program read from the ROM 121, fixed data, and the like to execute a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric parts.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined hitting ball is emitted based on a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) performed by a player on a hitting operation handle installed on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1 A game ball as a game medium is launched toward a game area by a launch motor provided in the apparatus. When the game ball that has flowed down the game area passes (enters) through various winning holes, the game ball as a prize ball is paid out. If the variable symbol display result for special symbols and decorative symbols is “big hit”, the big prize opening is opened and the game ball easily passes (enters), which is an advantageous state advantageous to the player. It becomes a big hit game state.

  Next, the structure of the normal winning ball apparatus 200 in which the first start winning hole 220 which is one of various winning holes is formed and the vicinity thereof will be described. FIG. 3 is a diagram focusing on the normal winning ball apparatus provided in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention and the vicinity thereof, and (a) is an enlarged view of “IIIA section” in FIG. (B) is the figure seen from the arrow B in (a), (c) is the figure seen from the arrow C in (a).

  The normal winning ball device 200 is attached to the game board 2 via an attachment plate 210. The normal winning ball apparatus 200 is formed so as to protrude forward, and is formed with a first start winning opening 220 into which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter. A first obstacle nail 211 and a second obstacle nail 212 are arranged above the normal winning ball device 200. The first obstacle nail 211 and the second obstacle nail 212 are implanted in the game board 2 in parallel or substantially parallel to each other with an interval through which a game ball can pass. When the game balls flowing down the game area collide with the first obstacle nail 211 and the second obstacle nail 212 planted in this way, the momentum of the game balls flowing down can be reduced. Thereby, it is possible to make it easier for the game ball that has passed between the first obstacle nail 211 and the second obstacle nail 212 to smoothly enter the first start winning opening 220.

  The normal winning ball apparatus 200 is made of, for example, a synthetic resin, and includes a bottom wall 200a, a pair of side walls 200b and 200c standing up from the bottom wall 200a, and a side wall 200b and side walls standing up from the bottom wall 200a. A front wall 200d for connecting to 200c. As shown in FIG. 3 (b), the first start winning opening 220 is defined by a pair of side walls 200b and 200c, a front wall 200d, and a mounting plate 210, and has an upper portion having a length in the front-rear direction. The opening is facing.

  The side wall 200b and the side wall 200c are arranged side by side in the left-right direction so that the distance between them gradually decreases from the rear to the front. Thus, the side wall 200b and the side wall 200c are arranged in a so-called “c” shape, and the gap W1 that is the inner method of the both side walls in the rear is compared with the gap W2 that is the inner method of the both side walls in the front. The gap W1 is wider than the gap W2. Therefore, the first start winning opening 220 formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 200 is narrower from the rear toward the front.

  The front wall 200d constitutes the front portion of the normal winning ball apparatus 200. As shown in FIG. 3B, the front wall 200d is formed in a curved shape that swells forward when viewed from above. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3C, the front wall 200d is formed in a flat shape when viewed from the side.

  The bottom wall 200a constitutes the lower part of the normal winning ball device 200, and receives the game ball that has entered the first start winning port 220 from below. The bottom wall 200a guides the received game ball backward.

  The attachment plate 210 is a rectangular flat plate, for example, and is attached to the game board 2 with two screws 210a. The normal winning ball apparatus 200 is fixed to the mounting plate 210 and is mounted to the game board 2 via the mounting plate 210. As shown in FIG. 3C, the mounting plate 210 is formed with a game ball passage hole 210 b that guides the game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 220 to the rear. The game board 2 has a game ball passage hole 2a formed at a position corresponding to the game ball passage hole 210b. As a result, the game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 220 and is received by the bottom wall 200a passes through the game ball passage hole 210b and the game ball passage hole 2a, and is provided at the rear of the game board 2. It is detected by the start port switch 22A (FIG. 2).

  As described above, in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the side wall 200b and the side wall 200c of the normal winning ball device 200 are aligned in the left-right direction and gradually spaced from each other toward the front from the rear. Are arranged so as to be narrow. Therefore, the first start winning opening 220 formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 200 is narrower from the rear toward the front. The player can simultaneously visually recognize the first start winning opening 220 whose width is narrowed toward the front, and the first obstacle nail 211 and the second obstacle nail 212 that are planted in parallel thereabove. Therefore, the player can compare the gap between the first obstacle nail 211 and the second obstacle nail 212 with the first start winning opening 220 narrowed toward the front simply by visually recognizing them simultaneously. Can do. Thereby, the 1st obstacle nail 211 and the 2nd obstacle nail 212 which were planted in parallel can be seen as spreading toward the front. Thereby, it is possible to make the player feel that the gaming machine is easy to pass the game ball between the first obstacle nail 211 and the second obstacle nail 212 and to easily enter the game ball into the first start winning opening 220. it can.

  Further, the front wall 200d of the normal winning ball device 200 is formed in a curved shape that bulges forward, thereby suppressing the phenomenon that the game ball collides with the front wall 200d and bounces upward. Can do. As a result, the game ball can smoothly enter the first start winning opening 220.

  Further, since the normal winning ball device 200 is made of synthetic resin, the impact when the game ball collides can be reduced. Thereby, it can suppress that malfunctions, such as damage to the normal winning ball apparatus 200, arise.

  In addition, since the normal winning ball apparatus 200 is fixed to the mounting plate 210 so that both can be handled as a unit, even if the normal winning ball apparatus 200 is damaged or the like, it can be easily replaced. it can. Therefore, it becomes easy to properly perform maintenance of the gaming machine.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. In the above embodiment, it has been described that the normal winning ball apparatus 200 is fixed to the mounting plate 210. However, the normal winning ball apparatus 200 and the mounting plate 210 may be made of the same material, and both may be integrally molded.

  Moreover, although the 1st obstruction nail 211 and the 2nd obstruction nail 212 demonstrated having been planted so that it might become mutually parallel, another planting aspect may be sufficient. For example, it may have a “C” shape with an interval extending toward the front, or an inverted “C” shape with an interval extending toward the rear.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram focusing on the normal winning ball apparatus provided in the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention and its vicinity, wherein (a) is a front view and (b) is (a). The figure seen from the arrow B inside, (c) is the figure seen from the arrow C in (a). In FIG. 4, the same components as those shown in FIG. 3 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be appropriately omitted below.

  Unlike the above embodiment, the normal winning ball device 230 is directly attached to the game board 2 without using an attachment plate. Above the normal winning ball device 230, a first obstacle nail 211 and a second obstacle nail 212 are arranged in the game board 2.

  The normal winning ball device 230 is made of, for example, a synthetic resin, and includes a bottom wall 230a, a pair of side walls 230b and 230c standing upward from the bottom wall 230a, and a side wall 230b and side walls standing upward from the bottom wall 230a. 230c, and a front wall 230d for connecting to 230c. As shown in FIG. 4 (b), the first start winning opening 240 is defined by a pair of side walls 230b and 230c, a front wall 230d, and a game board 2, and has a length in the front-rear direction. It is a rectangular opening facing.

  The side wall 230b and the side wall 230c are configured by parallelogram-shaped flat plates arranged side by side in the left-right direction. As shown in FIG. 4C, since the rear surface of the side wall 230b and the side wall 230c are in contact with the game board 2, the upper surface and the lower surface are inclined downward toward the rear. The wall thickness of the side walls 230b and 230c gradually decreases from the rear toward the front, and the thickness W3 on the rear side of the side wall 230c is thicker than the thickness W4 on the front side. Also in the side wall 230b, the thickness on the rear side and the thickness on the front side are in the same relationship as the side wall 230c. The side wall 230b and the side wall 230c are arranged so that the surfaces (inner surfaces) that define the first start winning prize opening 240 are parallel to each other. Therefore, due to the change in the wall thickness of the side wall 230b and the side wall 230c, the outer surface of the side wall 230b and the outer surface of the side wall 230c gradually approach each other toward the front.

  The front wall 230d is composed of a rectangular flat plate and constitutes the front portion of the normal winning ball apparatus 230.

  The bottom wall 230a constitutes the lower part of the normal winning ball device 230, and receives the game ball that has entered the first start winning port 240 from below. Since the bottom wall 230a is attached along the lower surfaces of the side wall 230b and the side wall 230c, the bottom wall 230a is inclined downward toward the rear. As a result, the bottom wall 230a receives the game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 240 and flows down toward the game ball passage hole 2a formed in the game board 2.

  Further, two ribs 231 having a curved surface 231a that is gently connected to the inner surface of the bottom wall 230a and the inner surface of the front wall 230d are formed at the intersection of the bottom wall 230a and the front wall 230d. The rib 231 is fixed to the inner surface of the front wall 230d and the inner surface of the bottom wall 230a.

  As described above, in the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the wall thickness of the side wall 230b and the side wall 230c arranged in the left-right direction is gradually reduced from the rear toward the front. Then, by arranging the side wall 230b and the side wall 230c so that the inner surfaces thereof are parallel to each other, the outer surfaces gradually approach each other as they move forward. The player has a side wall 230b whose wall thickness is gradually reduced toward the front and a first start winning port 240 whose width is defined by the side wall 230c, and a first obstacle nail 211 and a The second obstacle nail 212 can be viewed and compared at the same time. As a result, the first obstacle nail 211 and the second obstacle nail 212 planted in parallel with each other above the normal winning ball apparatus 230 can be seen as spreading toward the front. This makes it possible for the player to feel that the game ball is easy to pass between the first obstacle nail 211 and the second obstacle nail 212 and that allows the game ball to easily enter the first start winning opening 240. It becomes possible.

  Further, the bottom wall 230a of the normal winning ball apparatus 230 is inclined downward toward the rear. As a result, the game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 240 and received by the bottom wall 230 a can flow smoothly to the rear of the game board 2. Thereby, the clogging of the ball in the vicinity of the first start winning prize opening 240 can be suppressed.

  Further, the normal winning ball apparatus 230 is formed with a rib 231 having a curved surface 231a that smoothly connects the inner surface of the bottom wall 230a and the inner surface of the front wall 230d. Thereby, the game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 240 rolls on the curved surface 231a of the rib 231 and smoothly flows down toward the rear of the game board 2. Thereby, the clogging of the ball in the vicinity of the first start winning prize opening 240 can be suppressed.

  Further, since the front wall 230d of the normal winning ball device 230 is formed so as to be parallel to the game board 2, the game ball that has passed through the gap between the first obstacle nail 211 and the second obstacle nail 212 is smooth. The first start winning opening 240 can be entered.

  In the normal winning ball apparatus 230, the side wall 230b and the side wall 230c are parallelogram-shaped, and the normal winning ball apparatus 230 itself is attached to the game board 2 as if it is inclined downward toward the rear. However, by tilting only the bottom wall 230a of the normal winning ball apparatus 230 downward, the game ball received by the bottom wall 230a can be smoothly flowed toward the rear of the game board 2.

  Further, the rib 231 connected to the front wall 230d and the bottom wall 230a has been described as having the curved surface 231a. However, even if this portion is a flat surface, the game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 240 is used as the game board 2 It can be made to flow smoothly backward.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram focusing on the normal winning ball apparatus provided in the gaming machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention and its vicinity, wherein (a) is a front view and (b) is (a). The figure seen from the arrow B inside, (c) is the figure seen from the arrow C in (a). In FIG. 5, the same components as those shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted as appropriate.

  The normal winning ball device 250 is directly attached to the game board 2 without using an attachment plate. The normal winning ball apparatus 250 is made of, for example, a synthetic resin, and includes a bottom wall 250a, side walls 250b and 250c, and a front wall 250d. As shown in FIG. 5 (b), the first start winning opening 260 is divided into a pair of side walls 250b and 250c, a front wall 250d, and a game board 2, and has a length in the front-rear direction. It is an opening facing.

  Similar to the side walls 200b and 200c shown in FIG. 3, the side wall 250b and the side wall 250c are arranged in the left-right direction so that the distance from each other gradually decreases from the rear toward the front. Therefore, the width | variety of the 1st start winning opening 260 formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 250 becomes narrow toward the front from back.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, the front wall 250 d is configured by a flat plate having a lower side formed in a curved shape, and configures the front portion of the normal winning ball apparatus 250.

  The bottom wall 250a constitutes the lower part of the normal winning ball apparatus 250, and receives the game ball that has entered the first start winning hole 260 from below. As shown in FIG. 5A, the bottom wall 250a is formed in a curved shape that swells downward when viewed from the front. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5C, the bottom wall 250a is formed in a flat shape when viewed from the side.

  Above the normal winning ball apparatus 250, a first obstacle nail 213 and a second obstacle nail 214 implanted in the game board 2 are arranged. As shown in FIG. 5B, the first obstacle nail 213 is implanted in the game board 2 at the attachment position P1. The second obstacle nail 214 is implanted in the game board 2 at the attachment position P2. The first obstacle nail 213 and the second obstacle nail 214 are implanted in the game board 2 so as to form a “C” shape in which the interval between the first obstacle nail 213 and the second obstacle nail 214 increases.

  As shown in FIG. 5B, the attachment position P3 of the side wall 250b with respect to the game board 2 is located to the left of the attachment position P1 of the first obstacle nail 213, and the attachment position P4 of the side wall 250c with respect to the game board 2 is The second obstacle nail 214 is located to the right of the attachment position P2. That is, in the direction in which the side wall 250b and the side wall 250c are aligned (left and right direction), the mounting positions P1 and P2 of the first obstacle nail 213 and the second obstacle nail 214 are between the mounting positions P3 and P4 of the side wall 250b and the side wall 250c. positioned. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 5B, when the normal winning ball device 250 is viewed from above, the first obstacle nail 213 and the second obstacle nail 214 are formed in the normal winning ball device 250 in the first start. A part of the winning opening 260 is covered, and entry of the game ball into the first starting winning opening 260 is likely to be hindered. Therefore, in order to secure a certain level of ease of entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 260, the distance between the first obstacle nail 213 and the second obstacle nail 214 increases as the distance from each other increases. The game board 2 is planted.

  As described above, in the gaming machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention, the first obstacle nail 213 and the second obstacle nail 213 and the second obstacle nail 214 spread toward the front. It is possible to make the player feel that the gaming machine is easy to allow the game ball to pass through the first start winning opening 260 and easily pass the game ball between the nail 214.

  Further, the side wall 250b and the side wall 250c of the normal winning ball apparatus 250 are arranged in a line in the left-right direction so that the distance between them gradually decreases from the rear toward the front. Therefore, the width | variety of the 1st start winning opening 260 formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 250 becomes narrow toward the front from back. The player can simultaneously visually recognize and compare the first start winning opening 260 narrowed toward the front and the first obstacle nail 213 and the second obstacle nail 214 installed immediately above the first prize winning opening 260. . Thereby, it is possible to make the first obstacle nail 213 and the second obstacle nail 214 planted above the normal winning ball apparatus 250 appear as if they are further expanded from the actual extent toward the front. This makes it possible for the player to feel that the game ball is easy to pass the game ball between the first obstacle nail 213 and the second obstacle nail 214 and allows the game ball to easily enter the first start winning opening 260. It becomes possible.

  Further, the mounting positions P1 and P2 of the first obstacle nail 213 and the second obstacle nail 214 are positioned between the attachment positions P3 and P4 of the side wall 250b and the side wall 250c. At this time, in order to secure a certain level of ease of entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 260, the distance between the first obstacle nail 213 and the second obstacle nail 214 increases toward the front. It is necessary to arrange so that it becomes. That is, by narrowing the space between the mounting positions of the first obstacle nail 213 and the second obstacle nail 214 on the game board 2, the first obstacle nail 213 and the second obstacle nail 214 are spaced apart from each other toward the front. It can be a motivation to spread and arrange.

  Further, the bottom wall 250a of the normal winning ball apparatus 250 is formed in a curved shape that swells downward as viewed from the front. Thereby, when the bottom wall 250a receives the game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 260, it can be brought into contact with the game ball over a wider area. Thereby, the damage of the bottom wall 250a by a game ball colliding can be suppressed.

  In addition, although the side wall 250b and the side wall 250c of the normal winning ball apparatus 250 have been described so as to be gradually narrowed from the rear toward the front, the side wall 250b and the side wall 250c are parallel, for example. Even if it arrange | positions so that it may become, there exists the same effect.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram focusing on the normal winning ball apparatus provided in the gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention and its vicinity, wherein (a) is a front view and (b) is (a). It is the figure seen from the arrow B inside. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1, the normal winning ball device 200 and the normal variable winning ball device 300 are separately attached to the game board 2, and even in the gaming machine according to the embodiment described above, The configuration of the normal winning ball apparatus provided in the above has been described. On the other hand, the normal winning ball device 270 provided in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment is formed integrally with the normal variable winning ball device 300 and is attached to the game board 2 via the mounting plate 215.

  The normal winning ball device 270 includes a bottom wall 270a, a pair of side walls 270b and 270c erected upward from the bottom wall 270a, and a front wall 270b and a side wall 270c that are erected upward from the bottom wall 270a. And a wall 270d. The front wall 270d extends downward, and also constitutes the front portion of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 300. The side wall 270b and the side wall 270c are arranged so that the distance between the side wall 270b and the side wall 270c decreases toward the front, whereby the width of the first start winning opening 280 decreases toward the front. Accordingly, like the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine can easily allow the game ball to enter the first start winning opening 280, which allows the gaming ball to easily pass between the first obstacle nail 211 and the second obstacle nail 212. It is possible to make the player feel that it is.

  The normal variable winning ball apparatus 300 has second start winning holes 301a and 301b through which game balls can enter on the left and right sides, and a pair of movable pieces 303 and 304 are rotatably attached thereto. When the movable pieces 303 and 304 are in a tilted state (solid line in FIG. 6A), they receive the game balls and guide them to the second start winning holes 301a and 301b. On the other hand, the movable pieces 303 and 304 prevent the game ball from entering the second start winning ports 301a and 301b when standing (the two-dot chain line in FIG. 6B).

  As described above, in the gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, the normal winning ball device 270 formed with the first start winning opening 280 capable of making it easy for the game ball to enter, and the first The normal variable winning ball apparatus 300 having the two start winning holes 301a and 301b is integrally formed. Thereby, a plurality of winning a prize mouths can be arranged in game board 2 efficiently.

  Further, the normal winning ball device 270 and the normal variable winning ball device 300 are attached to the game board 2 via a common mounting plate 215. Thereby, both can be handled integrally and even if troubles, such as breakage, arise, they can be exchanged easily. Therefore, it becomes easy to properly perform maintenance of the gaming machine.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram focusing on the normal winning ball apparatus provided in the gaming machine according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention and its vicinity, wherein (a) is a front view and (b) is (a). It is the figure seen from the arrow B inside. In the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment, the first obstacle nail and the second obstacle nail are implanted above the normal winning ball device. In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, in the vicinity of the normal winning ball device 290, instead of the first obstacle nail and the second obstacle nail, the first movable body 310 and the second movable body 310 that rotate about the rotation shafts 310a and 311a. A movable body 311 is attached.

  The normal winning ball apparatus 290 includes a bottom wall 290a, a pair of side walls 290b and 290c erected upward from the bottom wall 290a, and a front wall 290b and a side wall 290c that are erected upward from the bottom wall 290a. And a wall 290d. The normal winning ball device 290 is formed with a first start winning opening 295 defined by a pair of side walls 290b and 290c, a front wall 290d, and the game board 2. The side wall 290b and the side wall 290c are arranged so that the distance between the side wall 290b and the side wall 290c decreases toward the front, whereby the width of the first start winning opening 295 decreases toward the front.

  A mounting plate for rotatably mounting the first movable body 310 and the second movable body 320 is formed on the game board 2. The pair of mounting plates 312a and 312b are arranged side by side in the vertical direction so as to sandwich the normal winning ball device 290. Further, on the right side, a pair of mounting plates 313a and 313b are arranged in the vertical direction so as to sandwich the normal winning ball device 290.

  The first movable body 310 and the second movable body 311 are made of, for example, synthetic resin, and have a shape obtained by cutting a hollow cylindrical body into quarters along the height direction. The first movable body 310 is attached to the pair of attachment plates 312a and 312b so as to be rotatable about the rotation shaft 310a. The second movable body 311 is attached to the pair of attachment plates 313a and 313b so as to be rotatable about the rotation shaft 311a. Driving means (not shown) such as a motor for rotating the first movable body 310 and the second movable body 311 is attached to the game board 2. Thereby, the 1st movable body 310 and the 2nd movable body 311 can change between the normal state shown with the continuous line of FIG.7 (b), and the open state shown with the dashed-two dotted line. When the first movable body 310 and the second movable body 311 shift from the normal state to the opened state, the first movable body 310 is brought into contact with the contact surface 2a of the game board 2 and the second movable body 311 is brought into contact with the contact surface 2b. In contact with it, further rotation is restrained.

  When the 1st movable body 310 and the 2nd movable body 311 are in a normal state, the edge 310b of the 1st movable body 310 and the end of the 2nd movable body 311 which form the clearance gap for entering the 1st start winning prize opening 295 The sides 311b are parallel to each other. On the other hand, when the first movable body 310 and the second movable body 311 are in the open state, the gap between the end side 310b of the first movable body 310 and the end side 311b of the second movable body 311 becomes larger toward the front. . This makes it easier for the game ball to enter the first start winning opening 295 when the first movable body 310 and the second movable body 311 are in the open state than when the first movable body 310 and the second movable body 311 are in the normal state. The first movable body 310 and the second movable body 311 are provided on the condition that the variable display started when the game ball passes through a separately provided passage gate (not shown) results in a predetermined display result. Transition from the normal state to the open state.

  As described above, in the gaming machine according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention, the side wall 290b and the side wall 290c of the normal winning ball device 290 are arranged so that the distance from each other gradually decreases from the rear toward the front. Has been. For this reason, the first start winning opening 295 formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 290 is narrower from the rear toward the front. The player can simultaneously visually recognize and compare the first start winning opening 295 having a narrow width toward the front and the first movable body 310 and the second movable body 311 provided in the vicinity thereof. Thereby, it can be shown that the space | interval of the edge 310b of the 1st movable body 310 and the edge 311b of the 2nd movable body 311 has spread as it goes ahead. As described above, the obstacle portion disposed in the vicinity of the normal winning ball apparatus is not limited to the obstacle nail, and even if the obstacle portion is the first movable body 310 and the second movable body 320, the first start is performed. It can be felt that it is easy to enter the game ball into the winning opening 295.

  Further, the obstacle part is not limited to the above-described obstacle nail or the movable body made of synthetic resin. For example, even if a screw, a wooden rod, a windmill, a sorting device, a croon, etc. are adopted, the start prize opening It is possible to make it feel that the game machine is easy to enter the game ball.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram focusing on the normal winning ball device provided in the gaming machine according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention and its vicinity, wherein (a) is a front view and (b) is (a). It is the figure seen from the arrow B inside. In the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment, the normal winning ball apparatus does not move with respect to the game board 2 and the mounting position is unchanged. The gaming machine according to the present embodiment is different from the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment in that the normal winning ball device 320 is movably attached to the gaming board 2.

  The normal winning ball device 320 includes a bottom wall 320a, a pair of side walls 320b and 320c standing upward from the bottom wall 320a, and a front wall standing before the bottom wall 320a is connected to the side walls 320b and 320c. And a wall 320d. The normal winning ball device 320 is formed with a first start winning opening 325 defined by a pair of side walls 320b and 320c, a front wall 320d, and the game board 2. The side wall 320b and the side wall 320c are arranged so that the distance between the side wall 320b and the side wall 320c decreases toward the front, whereby the width of the first start winning prize opening 325 decreases from the rear toward the front.

  The game board 2 is formed with a movement restriction hole 2c which is a long hole-shaped opening having a long axis set in the left-right direction. Two protrusions 320e protruding from the rear surface of the normal winning ball device 320 are inserted into the movement restricting groove 2c. Thereby, the normal winning ball apparatus 320 can move only in the left-right direction, which is the long axis direction of the movement restriction hole 2c. The game board 2 is provided with driving means (not shown) for moving the normal winning ball device 320 along the left-right direction. Accordingly, the normal winning ball device 320 has a leftmost position (a position of the normal winning ball device 326 indicated by a two-dot chain line) and a rightmost position (a normal winning ball device 327 indicated by a two-dot chain line) within a movable range. Move between the two positions.

  A game ball that has passed between the first obstacle nail 211 and the second obstacle nail 212 enters a first start winning opening 325 formed in a normal winning ball device 320 (shown by a solid line) positioned immediately below the ball. Can do. The normal winning ball device 320 is located in the center of the movement range. On the other hand, when the normal winning ball device 320 moves left and right from the center, there is a gap between the first obstacle nail 211 and the second obstacle nail 212 and the first start winning opening 325. Go. Therefore, even if the game ball passes through the gap between the first obstacle nail 211 and the second obstacle nail 212, it is difficult to enter the first start winning opening 325. In this way, by moving the normal winning ball device 320 to the left and right below the first obstacle nail 211 and the second obstacle nail 212, the possibility that the game ball enters the first start winning opening 325 can be changed. it can.

  As described above, in the gaming machine according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention, the normal winning ball device 320 is moved to the left and right to pass between the first obstacle nail 211 and the second obstacle nail 212. The possibility of the game ball entering the first start winning opening 325 can be changed. Thereby, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  The side wall 320b and the side wall 320c of the normal winning ball device 320 are arranged so that the distance between them gradually decreases from the rear toward the front. Therefore, the first start winning opening 325 is narrowed from the rear toward the front. The player can simultaneously visually recognize the first start winning opening 325 whose width is narrowed toward the front, and the first obstacle nail 211 and the second obstacle nail 212 that are planted in parallel in the vicinity thereof. Therefore, it is possible to easily compare the gap between the first obstacle nail 211 and the second obstacle nail 212 and the first start winning opening 325 whose width is narrowed toward the front at the same time. Such a comparison can be performed particularly easily when the gap between the first obstacle nail 211 and the second obstacle nail 212 coincides with the first start winning opening 325. Thereby, the space | interval of the 1st obstacle nail 211 and the 2nd obstacle nail 212 can be made to appear as it spreads toward the front. Thereby, it can be made to feel that it is easy to make a game ball approach into the 1st start winning opening 325 formed in the movable normal winning ball apparatus 320. FIG.

  In addition, the first start winning port which is an example of the entrance of the game ball is realized by arranging the linear side wall in a C-shape as the width becomes narrower toward the front, For example, a stepped side wall or a jagged side wall may be gradually brought closer toward the front.

  Further, as in the side wall 230b and the side wall 230c shown in FIG. 4, the change in the wall thickness may be linearly changed, may be gradually changed in a staircase shape, or may be gradually changed in a jagged shape. Good.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment, the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus has been described as an example of the entrance that makes it easy to enter the game ball. However, other things may be used, and for example, it can be similarly adopted for a general winning opening, a large winning opening, a passing gate, a warp opening, an out opening, and other specific areas.

  In the above embodiment, various configurations around the normal winning ball apparatus have been described. However, these configurations may be appropriately combined. For example, the movable first movable body 310 and the second movable body 320 shown in FIG. 7 may be combined with the moving ordinary winning ball apparatus 320 shown in FIG.

  In the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a gaming ball with a predetermined number of balls is a gaming machine. The number of loaned balls encapsulated inside and lent out in response to a player's loan request and the number of prize balls awarded in response to winnings are added, while the number of game balls used in the game is subtracted The present invention is also applicable to so-called enclosed game machines that are stored in memory.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 2 Game board 5 Image display apparatus 200 Normal winning ball apparatus 200a Bottom wall 200b Side wall 200c Side wall 200d Front wall 210 Mounting plate 211 First obstacle nail 212 Second obstacle nail 300 Normal variable winning ball apparatus

Claims (2)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
An entry portion having a length in the front-rear direction in which a moving game ball can enter, a discharge portion capable of discharging the game ball that has entered from the entry portion, and a front portion of the entry portion are configured to enter from the entry portion. A front wall that extends in a direction in which the game ball flows down, an inclined surface that causes the game ball to flow down to the discharge portion , and a guide portion that guides the game ball that has entered from the entry portion to the inclined surface; A game ball receiving portion formed with
A pair of obstacles that are provided corresponding to the entry part and allow a game ball that has passed between the entry part to enter the entry part,
The width of the entry portion is gradually narrowed from the rear to the front,
The front wall is curved toward the front,
The guide portion is formed linearly in the direction in which the game ball flows down,
A gaming machine characterized by that. The guiding portion is formed with a curved curved surface that contacts the game ball and changes the traveling direction of the game ball to guide to the inclined surface .
The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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