JP6519335B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine has been known which is configured to be able to divide a launched gaming ball into a left area or a right area of the gaming area by adjusting the launch power of the launch means.

  In Patent Document 1, a game board of a pachinko machine in which gaming balls launched with a certain or greater firing force are guided to a non-gauge area formed in the right area of the game area after the game balls pass through the ball passage. It is disclosed.

JP 2004-147947 A

  However, in the technology described in Patent Document 1 mentioned above, the gaming ball launched with a certain or more firing force passes through the ball passage and rushes out from the ball passage into the non-gauge region, so it collides with the gaming ball There has been a problem that a great impact is applied to the member and the member is likely to be damaged early.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems and the like, and provides a gaming machine capable of buffering the force of the gaming ball and avoiding early damage to a member colliding with the gaming ball. It is an object.

In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine of the present invention comprises: a launcher capable of launching a game ball; a launch force variable means for varying the launch force of the game ball by the launch means; The game ball is more likely to flow than the first area if the game ball is fired with a second launch power greater than the first launch power by the launch means and the first area where the game sphere launched in the game is likely to flow down It is possible to restrict the second area which is easy to be played, a guideway which guides the game ball from the first area to the second area, and the outflow of the game ball to the outside of the game area, And a restriction wall portion disposed at a position facing the flow-down direction of the game ball in the guide path, and a flow-down direction of the game ball guided to the guide path through a part of the second area. By changing it upward than the flow direction of the game ball, And a variable means capable of reducing the speed at which the game ball flowing down the second region abuts on the restriction wall, the variable means including a plurality of hemispherical protrusions projecting from the outer peripheral surface The ball is rotatably supported by the game ball coming into contact with the outer peripheral surface when it is made to move upward than the flow-down direction of the game ball, and the bottom surface on which the game ball in the guide path rolls. The projecting portion formed at the central portion in the width direction of the outer peripheral surface parallel to the width direction of the projection has a projecting dimension smaller than that of the projecting portions formed at both end portions in the width direction of the outer peripheral surface The variable means is provided with a gap smaller than the diameter of the gaming ball between the end of the guide path on the second area side, and the second area of the guide path Perpendicular to the bottom where the gaming balls roll at the end of the side Projecting dimension of the portion protruding toward the, Ru der those set below the radius of the game ball.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, a launchable projectile means Yu skill sphere, a firing force variation means for varying the firing force of the game ball due to the firing means, has been fired in the first firing force by said firing means The first area in which the gaming ball is easy to flow down, and the second in which the gaming ball is more likely to flow down than the first area when the gaming ball is fired with a second launch power greater than the first launch power by the launch means. It is possible to restrict the area, the guiding path for guiding the gaming ball from the first area to the second area, and the outflow of the gaming ball to the outside of the gaming area, and between the guiding path A restriction wall disposed at a position facing the flow-down direction of the gaming ball in the guideway through a part of the second area, and a flow-down of the game ball whose flow-down direction is guided to the guideway Flow down the second region by changing the direction upward. A variable means capable of reducing the speed at which the game ball abuts against the restriction wall, and the variable means is formed with a plurality of hemispherical protrusions projecting from the outer peripheral surface; The ball is rotatably supported by the game ball coming into contact with the outer peripheral surface when being varied upward than the flow-down direction of the game ball, and in the width direction of the bottom surface on which the game ball rolls on the guide path The projecting portion formed at the central portion in the width direction of the parallel outer peripheral surface is smaller in projecting dimension than the projecting portions formed at both end portions in the width direction of the outer peripheral surface, A variable means is provided with a gap smaller than the diameter of the gaming ball between the end on the second area side of the guide path and the game at the end on the second area side of the guide path. A portion that projects vertically upward with respect to the bottom surface on which the ball rolls Projecting dimensions, Ru der those set below the radius of the game ball. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to buffer the force of the gaming ball and avoid early damage to the member colliding with the gaming ball.

It is a front view of a pachinko machine in a 1st embodiment. It is a front view of a game board of a pachinko machine. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is a disassembled perspective view of a game board. It is an exploded perspective view of an operation unit. It is the elements on larger scale perspective view of the center frame which expanded VII part of FIG. (A) is a perspective view of a buffer unit, (b) is a front view of a buffer unit. It is a partially expanded perspective view of a center frame. It is a partial enlarged front view of a game board. It is sectional drawing of the game board in the XI-XI line of FIG. It is a partial enlarged front view of a game board. FIG. 18 is a partially enlarged front view of the game board in the second embodiment.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the attached drawings. First, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a "pachinko machine") 10 will be described with reference to Figs. 1 to 12. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 10 according to an embodiment, FIG. 2 is a front view of a game board 13 of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 3 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 has an outer frame 11 in which an outer shell is formed by a substantially rectangular combination of wooden frames, and an outer frame 11 having substantially the same outer shape as the outer frame 11. And an inner frame 12 supported so as to be openable and closable. In the outer frame 11, metal hinges 18 are attached to upper and lower two places on the left side in front view (see FIG. 1) to support the inner frame 12, and the side on which the hinge 18 is provided is used as an opening / closing axis A frame 12 is supported so as to be openable and closable to the front side.

  In the inner frame 12, the game board 13 (see FIG. 2) having a large number of nails and winning openings 63, 64 and the like is detachably mounted from the back side. A ball (game ball) flows down the front of the game board 13 to play a ball game. In the inner frame 12, a ball emitting unit 112a (see FIG. 4) for emitting balls to the front area of the game board 13 and a ball for guiding balls emitted from the ball emitting unit 112a to the front area of the game board 13 Rails (not shown) and the like are attached.

  On the front side of the inner frame 12, a front frame 14 covering the upper front side and a lower tray unit 15 covering the lower side are provided. In order to support the front frame 14 and the lower tray unit 15, metal hinges 19 are attached to upper and lower two places on the left side in front view (see FIG. 1), and the side on which the hinge 19 is provided is used as an open / close shaft. The lower tray unit 14 and the lower tray unit 15 are supported so as to be able to open and close to the front side. The locking of the inner frame 12 and the locking of the front frame 14 are released by inserting a dedicated key into the key hole 21 of the cylinder lock 20 and performing a predetermined operation.

  The front frame 14 is an assembly of a resin part for decoration, an electric part, and the like, and a window portion 14 c having an opening formed in a substantially elliptical shape is provided at a substantially central portion thereof. A glass unit 16 having two glass plates 16 a is disposed on the back side of the front frame 14, and the front of the game board 13 can be viewed on the front side of the pachinko machine 10 through the glass unit 16.

  In the front frame 14, an upper plate 17 for storing balls is formed in a substantially box-like shape with the upper surface opened and protruding upward, and prize balls, lending balls, etc. are discharged to the upper plate 17. The bottom surface of the upper tray 17 is formed to be inclined downward to the right in a front view (see FIG. 1), and the ball thrown into the upper tray 17 by the inclination is fired by the ball launch unit 112a (see FIG. 4). Further, a frame button 22 is provided on the upper surface of the upper plate 17. The frame button 22 is operated by the player, for example, when changing the stage of the effect displayed on the third symbol display device 81 (see FIG. 2) or changing the content of the effect of super reach. Ru.

  The front frame 14 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps around its periphery (for example, a corner portion). These light emitting means are controlled to change the light emission mode by lighting up or flashing according to the change in the gaming state at the time of a big hit, a predetermined reach time, etc., and play a role of enhancing the rendering effect during the game. The electric decoration parts 29-33 which incorporated light emission means, such as LED, are provided in the periphery of the window part 14c. In the pachinko machine 10, these electric decoration parts 29 to 33 function as effect lamps such as a big hit lamp, and at the time of big hit or reach production etc., each electric decoration part 29 to 33 is lit by lighting and blinking of the built-in LED. Alternatively, it blinks to notify that it is in the middle of a jackpot, or that it is in reach before the jackpot. Further, at the upper left portion of the front surface frame 14 in a front view (see FIG. 1), a light emitting means such as an LED is incorporated and provided with a display lamp 34 capable of displaying a payout ball and an error occurrence time.

  In addition, a small window 35 to which a transparent resin is attached from the rear surface side is formed below the electric decoration 32 on the right side so that the rear surface side of the front frame 14 can be seen. 2) is made visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10. In addition, in the pachinko machine 10, a plating member 36 made of ABS resin plated with chromium is attached to the area around the electric decoration parts 29 to 33 in order to create more refreshingness.

  Under the window portion 14c, a ball rental operation unit 40 is disposed. The rental ball operation unit 40 is provided with a frequency display unit 41, a ball rental button 42, and a return button 43. When the rental ball operation unit 40 is operated with a bill, a card, etc. being inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, the ball is A loan will be made. Specifically, the frequency display unit 41 is an area in which the remaining amount information of a card or the like is displayed, and the built-in LED lights up and the remaining amount is displayed as a number as remaining amount information. The ball lending button 42 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on the information recorded in the card etc. (recording medium), and the lending ball supplies the upper plate 17 as long as the remaining amount is present in the card etc. Be done. The return button 43 is operated when it is requested to return a card or the like inserted in the card unit. In the case of a pachinko machine in which a ball is lent directly to the upper plate 17 from a ball lending device or the like without passing through a card unit, a so-called cash machine does not require the ball operating unit 40. In this case, the ball operating unit 40 is used. A decorative seal or the like may be added to the installation part of to make the part configuration common. A pachinko machine using a card unit and a cash machine can be shared.

  In the lower tray unit 15 located below the upper tray 17, a lower tray 50 for storing the balls that can not be stored in the upper tray 17 is formed in a substantially box shape whose upper surface is opened at the central portion thereof There is. On the right side of the lower plate 50, an operation handle 51 operated by a player to drive a ball into the front of the game board 13 is disposed.

  Inside the operation handle 51, there are a touch sensor 51a for permitting driving of the ball emission unit 112a, an emission stop switch 51b for stopping emission of the ball during the pressing operation, and rotation of the operation handle 51. A variable resistor (not shown) or the like for detecting the amount of movement operation (rotational position) by a change in electrical resistance is incorporated. When the operation handle 51 is turned clockwise by the player, the touch sensor 51a is turned on, and the resistance value of the variable resistor changes corresponding to the amount of the turning operation, and the resistance value of the variable resistor is changed. The ball is fired with a strength corresponding to (ballistic strength), whereby the ball is struck to the front of the game board 13 with a flying amount corresponding to the operation of the player. Further, in a state where the operation handle 51 is not operated by the player, the touch sensor 51a and the emission stop switch 51b are off.

  At the front lower portion of the lower plate 50, a ball removing lever 52 for operating when discharging the balls stored in the lower plate 50 downward is provided. The ball release lever 52 is always urged in the right direction, and by sliding it in the left direction against the urging, the bottom surface opening formed on the bottom surface of the lower plate 50 is opened. A ball falls naturally from the bottom opening and is discharged. The operation of the ball release lever 52 is usually performed with a box (generally referred to as a "seven box") for receiving the ball discharged from the lower plate 50 below the lower plate 50. The operating handle 51 is disposed on the right side of the lower plate 50 as described above, and the ashtray 53 is attached on the left side of the lower plate 50.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming board 13 has a base plate 60 cut into a substantially square shape in a front view, a large number of nails (not shown) for guiding balls, a windmill, and rails 61 and 62. The first opening 63, the second opening 640, the third opening 82, the variable winning device 65, the first through gate 66, the second through gate 67, the variable display unit 80, etc. The periphery is attached to the back side of the inner frame 12 (see FIG. 1). The base plate 60 is made of a plate-like resin material. The general winning opening 63, the first winning opening 64, the second winning opening 640, the third winning opening 82, the variable winning device 65, and the variable display device unit 80 are openings 60a formed in the base plate 60 by router processing. 5 and fixed from the front side of the game board 13 by tapping screws or the like.

  The front center portion of the game board 13 can be viewed from the front side of the inner frame 12 through the window portion 14c (see FIG. 1) of the front frame 14. Hereinafter, the configuration of the game board 13 will be described mainly with reference to FIG.

  An outer rail 62 formed by bending a belt-like metal plate into a substantially arc shape is planted on the front of the game board 13, and at the inside position of the outer rail 62, a belt-like metal plate like the outer rail 62 is formed. The arc-shaped inner rail 61 formed in the above is planted. The front outer periphery of the game board 13 is surrounded by the inner rails 61 and the outer rails 62, and the front and back are surrounded by the game board 13 and the glass unit 16 (see FIG. 1). A game area in which a game is played is formed by the behavior of the game. The game area is a front area of the game board 13 and is divided by two rails 61 and 62 and a resin outer edge member 73 connecting the rails (a prize opening and the like are provided and launched). Area where the ball flows down).

  The two rails 61 and 62 are provided to guide the ball fired from the ball launch unit 112a (see FIG. 4) to the top of the game board 13. A return ball preventing member 68 is attached to the end portion (upper left part in FIG. 2) of the inner rail 61, and the situation in which the ball guided to the upper part of the game board 13 once comes back into the ball guide passage is prevented. Be done.

  The outer rail 62 is extended upward from the lower left portion of the game board 13, and the tip thereof is located above the game board 13 and slightly to the right of the center in the left-right direction. In the outer edge member 73, an outer edge inner wall surface 73a facing the inner side of the game board 13 is extended from the upper central portion of the game board 13 to the lower right. The outer rail 62 and the outer edge inner wall surface 73a are arranged in a substantially flush shape in the left-right direction, and the upper portion of the game area is surrounded by the outer rail 62 and the outer edge inner wall surface 73a. The ball fired by the ball launch unit 112a and entering the game area moves from the left to the right along the outer rail 62 and the outer edge inner wall surface 73a.

  In the game board 13, a guiding portion 74 is formed at a position facing the outer edge inner wall surface 73a to guide the ball reaching the upper central portion of the game area guided by the outer rail 62 to the right area of the game area. Between the wall surface 73a and the guiding portion 74, there is a guiding passage 75 through which a ball can pass.

  First symbol display devices 37A and 37B provided with a plurality of LEDs as light emitting means and a 7-segment display are disposed in the lower left side of the game area in the front view (the lower left side in FIG. 2). The first symbol display devices 37A and 37B perform display according to each control performed by the main control unit 110 (see FIG. 4), and display of the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 is mainly performed. In the present embodiment, the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B are selectively used depending on whether the ball has won the first winning opening 64 or the second winning opening 640 and the third winning opening 82. It is configured. Specifically, when the ball has won the first winning opening 64, the first symbol display device 37A is activated, while the ball has won the second winning opening 640 and the third winning opening 82. In this case, the first symbol display device 37B is configured to operate.

  In addition, the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B indicate whether or not the pachinko machine 10 is in a steady change, a time-short or a normal, by means of LEDs, or indicate whether it is in fluctuation by means of an on-light condition. The stop symbol indicates whether the symbol corresponds to the probability variation big hit or the symbol corresponding to the normal big hit or not by the lighted state, or indicates the number of holding balls by the lighted state, and by the 7-segment display device, the round of the big hit Display numbers and errors. In addition, a plurality of LEDs may be configured to have different emission colors (for example, red, green, blue) of the respective LEDs, and the combination of the emission colors may suggest various gaming states of the pachinko machine 10 with a small number of LEDs. it can.

  In the pachinko machine 10, a lottery is performed when any one of the first winning opening 64, the second winning opening 640, and the third winning opening 82 has a winning. In the lottery, the pachinko machine 10 determines whether or not the jackpot is successful (jump lottery), and when it is determined that the jackpot is made, the jackpot type is also determined. As jackpot types determined here, 15R probability variation jackpots, 4R probability variation jackpots, and 15R regular jackpots are prepared. Not only is it shown whether or not the result of the lottery is a big hit as the stop symbol after the end of the fluctuation in the first symbol display devices 37A, 37B, and if it is a big hit, a symbol according to the big hit type is shown .

  Here, "15R probability variation jackpot" is a probability variation jackpot where the maximum number of rounds shifts to a high probability state after 15 round jackpots, and "4R probability variation jackpot" is a maximum number of round jackpots with 4 rounds It is a probability change jackpot to shift to a high probability state after. Also, “15R normal jackpot” is a jackpot in which the maximum number of rounds transitions to a low probability state after jackpots of 15 rounds and for a predetermined number of fluctuations (for example, 100 fluctuation numbers) becomes a short time state. is there.

  Also, "high probability state" refers to a state in which the subsequent jackpot probability is increased as added value after the end of the jackpot, so-called probability fluctuation (during a definite change), in other words, a game that is easy to shift to a special gaming state The state of The high probability state (in a definite change) in the present embodiment includes a game state in which the ball is likely to be won in the second winning opening 640 and the third winning opening 82 by increasing the hitting probability of the second symbol described later. The term "low probability state" refers to a time when the probability of change is not positive, and a state where the jackpot probability is normal, that is, a state in which the jackpot probability is lower than that of probability change. Moreover, with the time saving state (time saving) of the "low probability state", the jackpot probability is a normal state, and only the jackpot probability of the second symbol is increased with the jackpot probability unchanged, and the second winning opening 640 And it refers to the state of the game where the ball is easy to win the third winning opening 82. On the other hand, when the pachinko machine 10 is normally medium is the state of the game which is neither a definite change nor a time reduction (a state in which neither the jackpot probability nor the hit probability of the second symbol is increased).

  The probability of hitting the second symbol increases not only during a definite change or during a short time, but also the first motorized symbol 640a and the second motorized symbol 82a associated with the second winning opening 640 and the third winning opening 82 are opened. Time is also changed, and a longer time is usually set compared to the medium. When the first motorized component 640a and the second motorized component 82a are in the opened state (opened state), the first motorized component 640a and the second motorized component 82a are closed (closed state) The ball is more likely to win a prize at the second winning opening 640 and the third winning opening 82, as compared to the case where Therefore, the ball is likely to be awarded to the second winning opening 640 and the third winning opening 82 during a definite change or during a time reduction, and it is possible to increase the number of times a jackpot lottery is performed.

  It should be noted that the opening time of the first motorized product 640a and the second motorized product 82a attached to the second winning opening 640 and the third winning opening 82 is not changed during the definite change or time, or the opening time thereof is changed. In addition to changing the time, the number of times the first motorized product 640a and the second motorized product 82a are opened per change may be increased more than during normal operation. In addition, the probability of hitting the second symbol does not change during positive or negative, and the first motorized symbol 640a and the second motorized symbol 82a associated with the second winning opening 640 and the third winning opening 82 are opened. At least one of the time and the number of times the first motorized product 640a and the second motorized product 82a are opened per one operation may be changed. In addition, during a definite change or during a time cut, the first motorized product 640a and the second motorized product 82a attached to the second winning opening 640 and the third winning opening 82 are opened for the first time, or once per hit. The number of times the motorized part 640a and the second motorized part 82 are opened may not be changed, and only the probability of hitting the second symbol may be changed to be higher than that in the normal state.

  In the game area, there are provided a plurality of general winning openings 63 in which five to fifteen balls are paid out as winning balls by winning balls. Further, a variable display device unit 80 is disposed in the central portion of the game area. The variable display device unit 80 is triggered by the winnings (start winnings) of any of the first winning opening 64, the second winning opening 640, and the third winning opening 82, and the variable display in the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B The third symbol display device 81 configured of a liquid crystal display (hereinafter simply referred to as “display device”) that performs variable display of the third symbol while synchronizing, and the spheres of the first through gate 66 and the second through gate 67 The 2nd symbol display device (not shown) comprised with LED which carries out change display of the 2nd symbol by using passage as a trigger is provided.

  Further, a center frame 86 is disposed in the variable display unit 80 so as to surround the outer periphery of the third symbol display device 81. The third symbol display device 81 is visible from an opening opened at the center of the center frame 86.

  The third symbol display device 81 is constituted by a large 9-inch liquid crystal display, and the display contents are controlled by the display control device 114 (see FIG. 4), for example, the upper, middle and lower 3 One symbol column is displayed. Each symbol row is constituted by a plurality of symbols (third symbol), and the third symbol is variably displayed on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81 by horizontally scrolling these third symbols for each symbol row It is supposed to be. The third symbol display device 81 of the present embodiment is the first symbol display device 37A, 37B in which the display of the gaming state accompanied by the control of the main control device 110 (see FIG. 4) is performed, but the first A decorative display is performed according to the display of the symbol display devices 37A and 37B. The third symbol display device 81 may be configured using, for example, a reel instead of the display device.

  In the second symbol display device, each time a ball passes through the first through gate 66 and the second through gate 67, a symbol of "o" and a symbol of "x" as a display symbol (the second symbol (not shown)) And are alternately displayed for a predetermined period of time. In the pachinko machine 10, when it is detected that the ball has passed the first through gate 66 and the second through gate 67, a winning lottery is performed. If it is a result of the winning lottery, if it is a hit, the symbol of "o" is stopped and displayed after the variation display of the second symbol in the second symbol display device. Further, if the result of the winning lottery is out of alignment, the symbol "x" is stopped and displayed after the variation display of the third symbol in the second symbol display device.

  The pachinko machine 10 is the second attached to the second winning opening 640 and the third winning opening 82 when the variable display in the second symbol display device is stopped at a predetermined symbol (in the present embodiment, a symbol of “o”). The first electric part 640a and the second electric part 82a are configured to be activated (opened) for a predetermined time.

  The time taken for the variable display of the second symbol is set so as to be shorter during the probability change or during the time saving than when the gaming state is normal. As a result, since the variation display of the second symbol is performed in a short time during the definite change and during the short time, it is possible to perform the winning lottery more frequently than in the middle. Therefore, since the chance of winning in the winning lottery increases, the player is given many opportunities for the first electric role 640a and the second electric role 82a of the second winning port 640 and the third winning port 82 to be in the open state. be able to. Therefore, it is possible to make it easy for the ball to win the second winning opening 640 and the third winning opening 82 during the definite change and during the short hours.

  In addition, the probability variation is also increased by other methods such as increasing the open time and the number of times of opening of the first motorized symbol 640a and the second motorized symbol 82a with respect to the hit, such as increasing the hit probability during definite change or time When the ball is in a state in which the second winning opening 640 and the third winning opening are likely to be won during the middle or short time, the time taken for the variable display of the second symbol may be constant regardless of the gaming state. On the other hand, when the time taken for the variable display of the second symbol is set shorter during the definite change or during the short time than during the normal time, the winning probability may be made constant regardless of the gaming state, and a single hit The opening time and the number of times of opening of the first motorized role product 640a and the second motorized role product 82a with respect to may be constant regardless of the gaming state.

  The first through gate 66 is assembled to the game board in the left area of the variable display unit 80, and the second through gate 67 is assembled to the game board in the right area of the variable display unit 80. The first through gate 66 and the second through gate 67 are configured such that, among the balls fired on the game board, a part of the ball flowing down the game board can pass through. When the ball passes through the first through gate 66 and the second through gate 67, a winning lottery of the second symbol is performed. After the winning lottery, the variable display is performed on the second symbol display device, and if the result of the winning lottery is a hit, the symbol of "○" is displayed as a stop symbol of the variable display, and the result of the winning lottery is out For example, the symbol of "x" is displayed as a stop symbol of the variable display.

  The number of times the ball passes through the first through gate 66 and the second through gate 67 is held up to a total of four times, and the number of balls held is indicated by the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B described above and the second symbol It is also displayed on a holding lamp (not shown). Four second symbol holding lamps are provided for the maximum number of holdings, and are arranged symmetrically below the third symbol display device 81.

  In addition, as in the present embodiment, the variable display of the second symbol is performed by switching on and off of a plurality of lamps in the second symbol display device, as well as the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B and the third A part of the symbol display device 81 may be used. Similarly, the lighting of the second symbol holding lamp may be performed by part of the third symbol display device 81. Further, the maximum number of holding balls for the passage of the balls of the first through gate 66 and the second through gate 67 is not limited to four times, and may be three times or less, or five times or more (for example, eight times) It may be set to Further, the number of through gates assembled is not limited to two, and may be three or more. Further, the assembly position of the through gate is not limited to the left and right sides of the variable display unit 80, and may be, for example, below the variable display unit 80. Further, since the number of balls held is indicated by the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B, the second symbol holding lamp may not perform the lighting display.

  Below the variable display unit 80, there is disposed a first winning opening 64 in which a ball can be won. When the ball is won in the first winning opening 64, the first winning opening switch (not shown) provided on the back side of the game board 13 is turned on, and the main control unit 110 is turned on due to the turning on of the first winning opening switch. A lottery for a big hit is made at (see FIG. 4), and a display corresponding to the lottery result is shown by the first symbol display device 37A.

  On the other hand, below the first winning opening 64 in a front view, a second winning opening 640 in which a ball can win is disposed. In addition, a third winning opening 82 is disposed on the right of the first winning opening 64 in a front view. When a ball is won in the second winning opening 640 and the third winning opening 82, a second winning opening switch (not shown) provided on the back side of the game board 13 is turned on, and the second winning opening switch is turned on. As a result, a lottery for a big hit is made by the main control unit 110 (see FIG. 4), and a display according to the lottery result is shown by the first symbol display device 37B.

  Further, each of the first winning opening 64, the second winning opening 640, and the third winning opening 82 is also one of the winning openings in which five balls are paid out as winning balls when the balls win. In the present embodiment, the number of winning balls to be paid out when the ball is won in the first winning opening 64 and the number of winning balls to be paid out when the balls are winning in the second winning opening 640 and the third winning opening 82 Are the same, but the number of prize balls to be paid out when the ball is won to the first winning opening 64 and the number of prize balls to be paid out when the balls are winning to the second winning opening 640 and the third winning opening 82 A different number, for example, the number of winning balls to be paid out when the ball is won to the first winning opening 64 is three, and the number of winning balls to be paid out when the second winning opening 640 and the third winning opening 82 are hit May be configured as five.

  The second winning opening 640 is accompanied by a first motorized symbol 640 a. The first motorized product 640a is configured to be openable and closable, and normally, the first motorized product 640a is in the closed state (reduced state), and the ball is less likely to win the second winning opening 640. There is. On the other hand, as a result of the variation display of the second symbol performed triggered by the passage of the ball to the first through gate 66, when the symbol of "o" is displayed on the second symbol display device, the first electric role object 640a is The ball is in the open state (enlarged state), and the ball is likely to win the second winning opening 640.

  Further, the third winning opening 82 is accompanied by a second motorized product 82a. The second motorized product 82a is configured to be openable and closable. Normally, the second motorized product 82a is in a closed state (reduced state), and the ball is less likely to win the third winning opening 82. ing. On the other hand, as a result of the variation display of the second symbol performed triggered by the passage of the ball to the second through gate 67, when the symbol of "o" is displayed on the second symbol display device, the second motorized item 82a is In the open state (enlarged state), the ball is likely to win the third winning opening 82.

  As described above, the probability of hitting the second symbol is higher than that during normal variation and during the short time, and the time taken for the variable display of the second symbol is also short, so in the variable display of the second symbol “○ The symbol of “” tends to be displayed, and the number of times that the first motorized product 640a and the second motorized product 82a are in the open state (enlarged state) is increased. Furthermore, during definite period of time or short time, the time during which the first motorized component 640a and the second motorized component 82a are opened also becomes longer than usual. Therefore, it is possible to create a state in which the ball is more likely to win a prize at the second winning opening 640 and the third winning opening 82 as compared to the normal time, during a definite change or during a short time.

  Here, the probability of becoming a big hit is a high probability even in the low probability state in the case where the ball has won in the first winning opening 64 and in the case where the ball has won in the second winning opening 640 and the third winning opening 82 Even if it is a state, it is the same. However, the probability of becoming a 15R probability variation jackpot as the type of jackpot selected in the case of jackpot, the ball to 1st winning opening 64 in the case where the ball has won in the second winning opening 640 and the third winning opening 82 It is set higher than when winning a prize. On the other hand, the first winning opening 64 does not have the first electric winning object 640a and the second electric winning object 82a as in the second winning opening 640 and the third winning opening 82, and the ball can always win It is in the state.

  Therefore, during the normal operation, the motorized prizes attached to the second winning opening 640 and the third winning opening 82 are often in the closed state, and it is difficult to obtain the second winning opening 640 and the third winning opening 82. A ball is fired so that the ball passes to the left of the variable display device unit 80 toward the first winning opening 64 without a motorized part (so-called "left-handed"), and a winning to the first winning opening 64 It is advantageous for the player to aim at becoming a jackpot by obtaining many jackpot lottery opportunities.

  On the other hand, the second electric gate 82a attached to the third winning opening 82 is likely to be in the open state by passing the ball to the second through gate 67 during definite variation or time, and the third winning opening 82 is won The ball is shot so that the ball passes to the right of the variable display 80 toward the third winning opening 82 (so-called “right-handed”), and the second through gate 67 is passed. It is advantageous for the player to aim at becoming a 15R certainty variation jackpot by winning the third winning opening 82 as well as opening the second motorized role product 82a.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment emits a ball to the player according to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 (during a definite change, in a short time, or in a normal time). You can change the way of “right-handed” and “right-handed”. Therefore, the player can enjoy the game because it can change the way of hitting the ball.

  It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and when either of the first through gate 66 and the second through gate 67 passes a ball, it may carry out a lottery for another symbol different from the second symbol. The second motorized prize 82a attached to the third winning opening 82 or the first motorized prize 640a attached to the second winning opening 640 may be displaced to the open state by the lottery of the symbol. In this case, since the symbols drawn by the balls passing through the first through gate 66 and the second through gate 67 are different, the motorized part in which the balls pass open the first through gate 66 and the second through gate 67 Will be selected one by one.

  Thus, for example, if it is assumed that the second motorized product 82a is opened when the second symbol is selected to hit, the ball is hit to pass the second through gate 67, the second symbol is drawn, and the second symbol is selected. If the second symbol lottery is selected and the second electric combination 82a is opened, the ball is left hit and the first through gate 66 is passed, a symbol different from the second symbol is drawn, and the second symbol is selected. When a hit is selected for a symbol different from the symbol, it is possible to set the gaming state in which the first motorized accessory 640a is opened.

  In this case, by setting the game state in which the lottery of the second symbol is easy to hit during the odd change, and the game state in which the symbol different from the second symbol is easy to hit during the short time In order to make the ball pass through the second through gate 67 by making the way “right strike”, the game method of making the ball “left strike” by passing the ball through the first through gate 66 during the short Can be sent to

  In this way, the player can be entertained by directing the player to change the way of firing the ball according to the game state by changing the game state in the normal time and the time reduction to the game state during the definite change respectively it can.

  In addition, if it is assumed that the second motorized accessory 82a is opened when the second symbol is selected to hit, if the ball is hit to pass the second through gate 67, the second symbol is different from the second symbol. When the symbol is drawn and the second symbol is selected in the drawing of the symbol different from the second symbol, the first motorized character 640a is opened, and the ball is left hit to pass the first through gate 66, the second symbol If the second symbol is selected and the second symbol is selected, the second motorized role product 82a can be opened.

  In this case, regardless of whether or not in a definite change, when the ball passes the second through gate 67, it strikes the right and opens the first motorized part, and the ball is easily played in the second winning opening 640 When the ball passes the first through gate 66 by hitting left, the second motorized role product 82a is opened, and it is possible to make the game state in which it is easy for the ball to be won in the third winning opening 82. Therefore, the player needs to change the way of hitting, such as right to left or left to right. Therefore, it is possible to change the way of hitting at any time for the player, so that it is possible to enjoy the game.

  A variable winning device 65 is disposed on the right side of the first winning opening 64, and a substantially long rectangular shaped special winning opening (large opening) 65a is provided substantially at the center. In the pachinko machine 10, the predetermined time (variation time) is determined when the jackpot lottery performed due to any one of the first winning opening 64, the second winning opening 64, and the third winning opening 82 wins. After lapse of time, the first symbol display device 37A or the first symbol display device 37B is turned on so as to become a stop symbol of the big hit, and the stop symbol corresponding to the big hit is displayed on the third symbol display device 81. An outbreak is indicated. Thereafter, the gaming state transitions to a special gaming state (big hit) in which the ball is easy to win. In this special game state, the special winning opening 65a which is normally closed is opened for a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds have elapsed or 10 balls have been won).

  The specific winning hole 65a is closed when a predetermined time passes, and after the closing, the specific winning hole 65a is opened again for a predetermined time. The opening and closing operation of the specific winning hole 65a can be repeated, for example, 15 times (15 rounds) at the maximum. The state in which the opening and closing operation is being performed is a form of special gaming state advantageous to the player, and the player is paid out a larger amount of prize balls than usual as the provision of the gaming value (game value). Is done.

  Specifically, the variable winning device 65 is a horizontally long rectangular opening / closing plate covering the specific winning opening 65a, and a large opening solenoid (not shown) for driving to open / close forward about the lower side of the opening / closing plate. And have. The specific winning opening 65a is normally in a closed state in which the ball can not win or is difficult to win. In the case of a big hit, the large open port solenoid is driven to tilt the opening / closing plate to the lower front side, temporarily forming an open state in which the ball is easy to win in the specified winning port 65a. Operates to repeat the state and the state alternately.

  In addition, the special gaming state is not limited to the above-mentioned form. A large opening is provided in the game area, which is opened and closed separately from the specific winning opening 65a, and when the LED corresponding to the big hit is turned on in the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B, the specific winning opening 65a is opened for a predetermined time The game state that the large opening provided separately from the specific winning opening 65a is opened for a predetermined period of time for a predetermined number of times during the opening of the specific winning opening 65a, triggered by the ball winning into the specific winning opening 65a It may be formed as a state. Further, the specific winning opening 65a is not limited to one, and one or more (for example, three) may be disposed, and the arrangement position is not limited to the upper right side of the first winning opening 64, for example The left side of the variable display unit 80 may be used.

  In the lower right corner of the game board 13, a sticking space K1 for sticking a certificate stamp, an identification label or the like is provided, and a seal paper stuck to the sticking space K1 is a small window of the front frame 14. It can be viewed through 35 (see FIG. 1).

  The game board 13 is provided with an out port 71. A ball which flows down the game area and which has not won any of the winning openings 63, 64, 65a, 640, 82 is guided to the ball discharging path (not shown) through the out port 71. The out port 71 is disposed below the first winning port 64.

  A large number of nails are implanted in the game board 13 in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the ball, and various members (features) such as a windmill are disposed.

  As shown in FIG. 3, control board units 90 and 91 and a back pack unit 94 are mainly provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The control board unit 90 is integrated with a main board (main controller 110), an audio lamp control board (audio lamp control apparatus 113), and a display control board (display control apparatus 114). In the control board unit 91, a delivery control board (delivery control device 111), a emission control board (firing control device 112), a power supply board (power supply device 115), and a card unit connection board 116 are mounted and unitized.

  In the back pack unit 94, a back pack 92 forming a protective cover and a dispensing unit 93 are unitized. In addition, each control board is used as an MPU as a one-chip microcomputer that controls each control, a port to communicate with various devices, a random number generator used in various lottery, time counting and synchronization etc. Clock pulse generation circuits etc. are mounted as needed.

  The main control unit 110, the audio lamp control unit 113 and the display control unit 114, the payout control unit 111 and the emission control unit 112, the power supply unit 115 and the card unit connection board 116 are accommodated in the substrate boxes 100 to 104, respectively. . The substrate boxes 100 to 104 each include a box base and a box cover that covers the opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other to accommodate the control devices and the respective substrates.

  Also, the substrate box 100 (main controller 110) and the substrate box 102 (dispensing controller 111 and firing controller 112) connect the box base and the box cover unsealably (sealing structure) by a sealing unit (not shown) Consolidated). Further, a seal seal (not shown) is pasted over the box base and the box cover at the connection portion between the box base and the box cover. The sealing seal is made of a brittle material, and if it is attempted to peel off the sealing seal to open the substrate box 100 or 102, or if the substrate box 100 or 102 is to be opened forcibly, the box base side and the box cover It is cut to the side. Therefore, by confirming the sealing unit or the sealing seal, it can be known whether or not the substrate box 100, 102 has been opened.

  Dispensing unit 93 is located at the top of back pack unit 94 and opens upward, tank 130, tank rail 131 connected to the lower side of tank 130 and gently inclined toward the downstream side, and downstream of tank rail 131. A case rail 132 vertically connected to the side, and a dispensing device 133 provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 132 for dispensing balls by a predetermined electrical configuration of the dispensing motor 216 (see FIG. 4) ing. The balls supplied from the island facility of the game hall are successively replenished to the tank 130, and the required number of balls are paid out by the payout device 133 as appropriate. The tank rail 131 is attached with a vibrator 134 for applying vibration to the tank rail 131.

  In addition, the payout control device 111 is provided with the state recovery switch 120, the emission control device 112 is provided with the operation knob 121 of the variable resistor, and the power supply device 115 is provided with the RAM erase switch 122. The state recovery switch 120 is operated to eliminate the ball clogging (return to the normal state) when a dispensing error occurs, such as a ball clogging of the dispensing motor 216 (see FIG. 4) portion, for example. The operation knob 121 is operated to adjust the launch force of the ball launch unit. The RAM erase switch 122 is operated when the power is turned on in order to return the pachinko machine 10 to the initial state.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10.

  The main controller 110 is mounted with an MPU 201 as a one-chip microcomputer which is an arithmetic device. The MPU 201 is a ROM 202 storing various control programs to be executed by the MPU 201 and fixed value data, and a memory for temporarily storing various data etc. when the control program stored in the ROM 202 is executed. A certain RAM 203 and various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated. In the main control unit 110, main processing of the pachinko machine 10, such as a jackpot lottery, display setting in the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B and the third symbol display device 81, and lottery of display results in the second symbol display device Run.

  Although various commands are transmitted from the main control unit 110 to the sub control unit by the data transmission / reception circuit in order to instruct the sub control units such as the payout control unit 111 and the audio lamp control unit 113 to operate. Such command is transmitted from the main control unit 110 to the sub control unit in one direction only.

  The RAM 203 is a stack area in which various areas, counters, flags, contents of internal registers of the MPU 201, return addresses of control programs executed by the MPU 201, etc. are stored, various flags and counters, I / O, etc. And a work area (work area) in which values are stored. The RAM 203 is configured to be able to receive data (backup) supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply 115 even after the pachinko machine 10 is powered off, and all data stored in the RAM 203 is backed up. .

  When the power is shut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the stack pointer at the time of the power shutoff (including the time of the power failure, the same applies hereinafter) and the value of each register are stored in the RAM 203. On the other hand, when the power is turned on (including the power on after the power failure is eliminated, the same applies hereinafter), the state of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before the power is shut off based on the information stored in the RAM 203. Writing to the RAM 203 is executed when the power is shut off by a main process (not shown), and restoration of each value written to the RAM 203 is executed in a start-up process (not shown) when the power is turned on. The power failure signal SG1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the MPU 201 at the time of power interruption due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When it is input, NMI interrupt processing (not shown) as processing upon power failure is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 205 is connected to the MPU 201 of the main control unit 110 via a bus line 204 configured by an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 205 has a payout control device 111, an audio lamp control device 113, first symbol display devices 37A and 37B, a second symbol display device, a second symbol hold lamp, and the lower side of the opening / closing plate of the specified winning opening 65a. A solenoid 209 consisting of a large opening solenoid for opening and closing drive to the front side and a solenoid for driving a motorized part is connected to the MPU 201. The MPU 201 receives various commands and control signals via the input / output port 205. Send

  The input / output port 205 includes various switches 208 including a switch group (not shown) and a sensor group including a slide position detection sensor S and a rotational position detection sensor R, and a RAM erase switch circuit 253 provided in the power supply 115 described later. Are connected, and the MPU 201 executes various processes based on the signals output from the various switches 208 and the RAM erase signal SG2 output from the RAM erase switch circuit 253.

  The payout control device 111 drives the payout motor 216 to control the payout of the winning balls and the lending balls. The MPU 211, which is an arithmetic device, has a ROM 212 storing a control program to be executed by the MPU 211, fixed value data and the like, and a RAM 213 used as a work memory or the like.

  The RAM 213 of the payout control device 111 is, like the RAM 203 of the main control device 110, a stack area where the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 211 and the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 211 are stored, various flags and counters , I / O, etc. are stored in the work area (work area). The RAM 213 is configured to be able to receive a backup voltage from the power supply device 115 even after the pachinko machine 10 is turned off and to hold (back up) data, and all data stored in the RAM 213 is backed up. Similar to the MPU 201 of the main control unit 110, the NMI terminal of the MPU 211 is configured to receive the power failure signal SG1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 at the time of power interruption due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When input to the MPU 211, NMI interrupt processing (not shown) as processing upon power failure is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 215 is connected to the MPU 211 of the payout control device 111 via a bus line 214 configured by an address bus and a data bus. The main controller 110, the payout motor 216, the emission control device 112, and the like are connected to the input / output port 215, respectively. Further, although not shown, the payout control device 111 is connected with a prize ball detection switch for detecting a prize ball paid out. The prize ball detection switch is connected to the payout control device 111 but not connected to the main control device 110.

  The firing control device 112 sets the ball firing unit 112 a so that the ball launching strength corresponds to the amount of rotational operation of the operation handle 51 (see FIG. 1) when the main controller 110 instructs the ball firing. The control is to be performed, and the driving is permitted when the predetermined condition is satisfied. Specifically, the touch sensor 51a (see FIG. 1) detects that the player is touching the operation handle 51, and the firing stop switch 51b (see FIG. 1) for stopping the firing of the ball is off (operation Under the condition that the ball firing unit 112a is excited corresponding to the amount of rotational operation (rotational position) of the operating handle 51, and the ball is fired with a strength corresponding to the amount of operation of the operating handle 51 Ru.

  The sound lamp control device 113 outputs sound in a sound output device (such as a speaker (not shown)) 226, outputs of lighting and extinguishing in a lamp display device (such as the illumination parts 29 to 33 and the display lamp 34) It controls the setting of the display mode of the third symbol display device 81 and the like performed by the display control device 114 such as display (display) and advance notice effect. The MPU 221, which is an arithmetic device, has a ROM 222 storing a control program executed by the MPU 221, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 223 used as a work memory or the like.

  An input / output port 225 is connected to the MPU 221 of the audio lamp control device 113 via a bus line 224 configured by an address bus and a data bus. The main control unit 110, the display control unit 114, the audio output unit 226, the lamp display unit 227, the frame button 22, etc. are connected to the input / output port 225, respectively.

  The voice lamp control device 113 determines the display mode of the third symbol display device 81 based on various commands (variation pattern command, stop type command, etc.) received from the main control device 110, and commands the determined display mode. The display control device 114 is notified by (display variation pattern command, display stop type command, etc.). In addition, the audio lamp control device 113 monitors the input from the frame button 22, and when the frame button 22 is operated by the player, changes the stage displayed by the third symbol display device 81, or super reach It instructs the display control device 114 to change the effect contents of the hour. When the stage is changed, a back side image change command including information on the changed stage is transmitted to display control device 114 in order to display a back side image corresponding to the changed stage on third symbol display device 81. . Here, the back image is an image displayed on the back side of the third symbol, which is a main image to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81. The display control device 114 displays various images on the third symbol display device 81 in accordance with the command transmitted from the voice lamp control device 113.

  In addition, the audio lamp control device 113 receives a command (display command) representing display content of the third symbol display device 81 from the display control device 114. Based on the display command received from the display control device 114, the sound lamp control device 113 outputs a sound corresponding to the display content from the sound output device 226 in accordance with the display content of the third symbol display device 81. The lighting and extinguishing of the lamp display device 227 are controlled according to the display content.

  The display control device 114 is connected to the voice lamp control device 113 and the third symbol display device 81, and based on the command received from the voice lamp control device 113, the third symbol display effect variation effect of the third symbol display device 81, etc. It controls the display. Further, the display control device 114 appropriately transmits a display command for notifying the display content of the third symbol display device 81 to the voice lamp control device 113. The voice lamp control device 113 matches the display of the third symbol display device 81 with the voice output from the voice output device 226 by outputting the voice from the voice output device 226 according to the display content indicated by the display command. be able to.

  The power supply unit 115 includes a power supply unit 251 for supplying power to each part of the pachinko machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 252 for monitoring power interruption due to a power failure, and a RAM provided with a RAM erase switch 122 (see FIG. 3). And an erase switch circuit 253. The power supply unit 251 is a device that supplies necessary operating voltages to the control devices 110 to 114 and the like through a power supply path (not shown). As a summary, the power supply unit 251 takes in a voltage of 24 volts AC supplied from the outside, 12 volts voltage for driving various switches such as various switches 208, solenoids such as solenoid 209, motor, etc. A voltage of 5 volts for logic, a backup voltage for RAM backup, etc. are generated, and these 12 volts, 5 volts and backup voltages are supplied to the respective control devices 110 to 114 and the like.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 252 is a circuit for outputting the power failure signal SG1 to each NMI terminal of the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 and the MPU 211 of the payout control device 111 when the power is shut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 252 monitors the voltage of the stable DC voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 251, and determines that a power failure (power loss, power loss) occurs when this voltage becomes less than 22 volts. Then, the blackout signal SG1 is output to the main control unit 110 and the payout control unit 111. Based on the output of the power failure signal SG1, the main controller 110 and the payout control device 111 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute NMI interrupt processing. The power supply unit 251 outputs a 5-volt voltage, which is a driving voltage of the control system, for a time sufficient for execution of the NMI interrupt processing even after the voltage of the DC stable 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. Is configured to maintain a normal value. Therefore, the main control unit 110 and the payout control unit 111 can execute and complete the NMI interrupt processing (not shown) normally.

  The RAM erase switch circuit 253 is a circuit for outputting a RAM erase signal SG2 for clearing the backup data to the main control unit 110 when the RAM erase switch 122 (see FIG. 3) is pressed. The main control unit 110 controls the payout initialization command for clearing the backup data and causing the payout control unit 111 to clear the backup data when the RAM erase signal SG2 is input when the pachinko machine 10 is powered on. Transmit to the device 111.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the game board 13 and the variable display device unit 80 will be described. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the game board 13, showing a state in which the variable display unit 80 is removed from the game board 13. As shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the game board 13, a nail, a windmill (not shown), an inner rail 61, an outer rail 62, an outer edge member 73, and the like are attached to a resin base plate 60. The outer rail 62 is extended from the lower left side of the game board 13 to the upper central part, and the outer edge inner wall surface 73a of the outer edge member 73 is extended from the upper central part of the game board 13 to the lower right. The extended leading end of the outer rail 62 and the upper left end of the outer edge inner wall surface 73a are adjacent to each other, and they are juxtaposed in a flush manner so as to form a smooth arc shape.

  In the game board 13, the variable winning device 65 is attached to the lower right portion of the base plate 60, and the ball that has passed through the upper part of the game area and reached the right area flows down toward the variable winning device 65 When the winning opening 65a (see FIG. 2) is opened, a ball can be entered into the specific winning opening 65a. Further, in the game board 13, an opening 60 a for attaching the variable display unit 80 is formed in the center of the base plate 60.

  The variable display device unit 80 includes an operation unit 200 attached from the rear side of the game board 13 and a center frame 86 attached from the front side of the game board 13.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 6, a schematic configuration of the operation unit 200 will be described. FIG. 6 is an exploded front perspective view of the operation unit 200. As shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the operation unit 200 is provided with a rear case 210 formed in a box shape, the rotating body lifting unit 300 below the internal space of the rear case 210, and the light emission decoration unit 400 above. A central rotation unit 500 is disposed, and a right rotation unit 600 and a left rotation unit 700 are disposed on the left and right, respectively.

  The rear case 210 includes a bottom wall 211 and an outer wall 212 standing from the outer edge of the bottom wall 211, and a box whose one surface side (the left front side in FIG. 7) is opened by these walls 211 and 212. Formed in the shape of In the rear case 210, a rectangular opening 211a is formed at the center of the bottom wall portion 211, and the rear case 210 is formed in a frame shape having a rectangular shape in a front view. The opening 211a is formed in a size corresponding to the outer shape of the third symbol display device 81 (see FIG. 2) (ie, the third symbol display device 81 can be disposed).

  The rotating body lifting unit 300 is a box-shaped container 330 in which a plurality (three in the present embodiment) are arranged in parallel in the width direction, and a plurality (two in the present embodiment) accommodated in the respective containers 330. And the second rotary body 340b).

  The plurality of housings 330 are formed independently so as to be vertically movable up and down, and in the lowered position, the first rotary body 340a and the second rotary body 340b are arranged on the back side of the game board 13 and are invisible to the player. Be done. On the other hand, in the raised position, the first rotating body 340a and the second rotating body 340b are raised to the opening of the game board 13 (center frame 86), and the player can visually recognize through the opening.

  The first rotary body 340a and the second rotary body 340b are rotatably supported by the housing body 330, and the player visually recognizes a plurality of (three in the present embodiment) graphics drawn on the outer peripheral surface by rotation. Let The first rotating body 340a and the second rotating body 340b are formed as a columnar body having a triangular cross section, and different figures are drawn on three surfaces of the outer periphery.

  In the present embodiment, the drive sources of the first rotating body 340a and the second rotating body 340b are shared by one drive motor, and the parts cost can be reduced while the first rotating body 340a and the second rotating body 340b can be reduced. A total of nine types of combinations can be made visible to the player as combinations of figures can be changed.

  The light emitting decoration unit 400 mainly includes a base body 410 and a light emitting device 420 disposed in a central portion of the base body 410, and a plurality of LEDs (not shown) disposed inside the light emitting device 420. By changing the mode (for example, the number of LEDs to be emitted) of the light emitted from S., effects by light emission are performed.

  The central rotation unit 500 includes a back surface base 510 and a pair of displacement members 530 rotatably supported at the base end side on the back surface base 510, and is disposed on the back surface side of the light emission decoration unit 400. The pair of displacement members 530 is between an overhanging position projecting into the opening of the game board 13 (center frame 86) and an evacuation position where it is retracted to the back side of the light emission decoration unit 400 and is not visible to the player. It is rotated by.

  The right rotation unit 600 includes a base body 610 disposed on the front surface of the front base 317 of the rotating body lifting unit 300, and a displacement member 630 rotatably supported at its base end on the base body 610. On the other hand, the left rotation unit 700 includes a base body 710 disposed on the front surface of the front base 315 of the rotating body elevating unit 300, and a displacement member 730 whose proximal end is rotatably supported at the base body 710. . Each displacement member is between an overhanging position projecting into the opening 60a (in the center frame 86) of the gaming board 13 and an evacuation position retracted to the back side of the gaming board 13 and rendered invisible from the player. It is rotated by.

  Referring back to FIG. 5, the center frame 86 will be described. The center frame 86 has an annular portion 810 in a front view, a front standing portion 820 standing on the front side of the annular portion 810, and a rear standing portion 830 standing on the rear side of the annular portion 810. And.

  The annular portion 810 is a portion superimposed on the front side of the base plate 60, and the front side is a game area where game balls can flow down. The center frame 86 is fastened and fixed to the front side of the base plate 60 by a tapping screw, and an insertion hole 811 through which the tapping screw can be inserted is bored in a plurality of places in the annular portion 810. Further, the annular portion 810 is formed to be inclined downward from the front side to the rear side so that the outer edge thereof is smoothly connected to the front surface of the base plate 60.

  Further, an LED control board (not shown) having various LEDs and the like is attached to the center frame 86 on the rear surface side of the annular portion 810 so that the lit LEDs and the like can be visually recognized through the annular portion 810. It is done.

  The front standing portion 820 is a part that divides the game area and restricts the flow of the ball flowing down the outside of the center frame 86 into the inside of the center frame 86.

  Further, the front erected portion 820 is configured such that the left upper portion thereof is a left inclined portion 821 which is inclined downward from the upper central portion to the left, and the right upper portion is inclined rightward which is inclined downward from the upper central portion to the right It is configured as a section 822. The left inclined portion 821 and the right inclined portion 822 are portions configured as wall portions facing the upper side of the game area when the center frame 86 is attached to the base plate 60. When the ball entering the game area flows down from above the game area and falls to the left inclined portion 821 or the right inclined portion 822, the ball rolls on the left inclined portion 821 or the right inclined portion 822 which has fallen, and the center It is induced to flow down the left area or the right area of the game area located across the frame 86.

  In this manner, the ball flowing down from above the game area flows into the area (the area in which the variable display unit 80 is disposed) formed inside the center frame 86 by the left inclined portion 821 and the right inclined portion 822. Are regulated. In the front erected portion 820, a plurality of passage holes through which balls can pass are formed in the portion facing the left or right of the ball, and the ball passing through the passage hole It can flow down from the right side area to the area formed inside the center frame 86.

  The front standing portion 820 is formed with a decorative portion 823 projecting inward of the center frame 86 from the front end thereof, and the decorative portion 823 is decorated in accordance with the operation unit 200. The decorative portion 823 is also provided with a screw hole through which a tapping screw used when fastening and fixing the buffer unit 900 (see FIG. 8A) can be inserted.

  The rear facing portion 830 is a portion fitted inside the opening 60a when the center frame 86 is attached to the base plate 60, and the outer shape of the rear facing portion 830 viewed from the rear side of the center frame 86 is the opening 60a. It has a shape similar to. In the center frame 86, when the rear facing portion 830 is fitted into the opening 60a from the front side of the base plate 60, the position of the insertion hole 811 formed in the annular portion 810 is the tapping screw formed in the base plate 60. The center frame 86 is fixed to the base plate 60 by inserting a tapping screw into the insertion hole 811 and tightening and fixing it.

  In the center frame 86, a shock absorbing unit 900 that damps the force of the ball and reduces the flow-down speed of the ball is detachably attached to the right inclined portion 822. The details of the buffer unit 900 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 7, the right inclined portion 822 of the center frame 86 will be described. FIG. 7 is a partially enlarged perspective view of the center frame 86 in which a portion VII of FIG. 5 is enlarged.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the right inclined portion 822 is a portion configured as a guiding portion 74 that forms a part of the guiding passage 75 with the outer edge inner wall surface 73 a (see FIG. 2). The right inclined portion 822 is formed in a substantially arc shape in a front view, and is attached to the base plate 60 (see FIG. 5) in a state of being downwardly right.

  A through hole 822 a substantially rectangular in top view is formed through the right inclined portion 822. The through hole 822a is a hole having a substantially rectangular shape in top view and formed according to the shape of the buffer unit 900, and when the buffer unit 900 is attached to the center frame 86, the upper surface of the buffer unit 900 from the through hole 822a. The side is configured to be exposed.

  In the right inclined portion 822, a guide surface 822b facing the right side in a front view of the center frame 86 is extended downward from the upper left end of the through hole 822a. The guide surface 822b is a portion for facilitating the positioning of the center frame 86 when the buffer unit 900 (see FIG. 8A) is attached to the center frame 86. The details will be described later.

  Next, the buffer unit 900 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8A is a perspective view of the buffer unit 900, and FIG. 8B is a front view of the buffer unit 900. In FIG. 8B, the trajectory of the ball rolling on the guiding portion 74 is schematically illustrated by an arrow P1.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the buffer unit 900 includes a wheel-like buffer portion 910, a holder 920 rotatably holding the buffer portion 910, and a rail portion 930 attached to the holder 920. There is.

  The buffer portion 910 is a member that buffers the force of a ball rolling on the guiding portion 74, and includes an annular elastic portion 911 and a wheel portion 912 fitted in the elastic portion 911; The outer diameter of is larger than the diameter of the sphere.

  The elastic portion 911 is a member configured of a rubber-like elastic body, and on the outer peripheral surface of the elastic portion 911, a plurality of hemispherical projections 911 a are provided in a protruding manner. In the present embodiment, the elastic portion 911 is made of an elastomer.

  Here, in the present embodiment, on the outer peripheral surface of the elastic portion 911, three projections in the width direction and ten projections 911 a in the circumferential direction are juxtaposed. Further, the ten protrusions 911a formed at the central portion in the width direction of the elastic portion 911 are arranged out of phase with the protrusions 911a formed on both sides in the width direction in the circumferential direction. Thus, the protrusions 911 a can be evenly scattered on the outer peripheral surface of the elastic portion 911. Note that the number, arrangement, and the like of the protrusions 911 a are not limited to these, and may be changed as appropriate.

  The wheel portion 912 is a portion fixed to a rotation shaft 922 described later, and at the center of the wheel portion 912, an axial hole through which the rotation shaft 922 can be inserted is formed.

  The holding body 920 is a portion fixed to the center frame 86, and is formed in a substantially arc shape in a front view. On the holding body 920, a fixing portion 921 having a screw hole through which a tapping screw can be inserted is protruded downward at one longitudinal end side (left side in FIG. 8B), and the other longitudinal end of the holding body 920 On the side (right side in FIG. 8 (b)), a bearing portion 923 having a rotation shaft 922 to which the wheel portion 912 is fixed is provided so as to project downward. In addition, a screw hole through which a tapping screw can be inserted is formed in the shaft support portion 923.

  The rotation shaft 922 is a shaft-like portion rotatably supported by the shaft support portion 923. The buffer portion 910 is rotatably held by the shaft support portion 923 by attaching the wheel portion 912 to the rotation shaft 922.

  In the present embodiment, although the case where the rotation shaft 922 is rotatably supported by the shaft support portion 923 has been described, the rotation shaft 922 is fixed to the shaft support portion 923, and the wheel portion 912 is fixed to the rotation shaft 922. May be rotatably supported. In this case, by using a ball bearing as the wheel portion 912, the buffer portion 910 can be smoothly rotated.

  A plurality of support portions 924 are formed to project from the upper surface side (the upper side in FIG. 8B) of the holding body 920, and the rail portions 930 are supported by the plurality of support portions 924.

  The rail portion 930 is formed of a strip-shaped metal plate, and is formed in a substantially arc shape in a front view curved in the longitudinal direction.

  The rail portion 930 has its length dimension in the width direction set slightly smaller than that of the holder 920, and the holder 920 protrudes to both sides in the width direction more than the rail portion 930 in top view of the buffer unit 900. .

  The support portion 924 is formed in a rib shape extending in the width direction of the holder 920 (vertical direction in FIG. 8B), and the three support portions 924 are spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction of the holder 920 They are juxtaposed in FIG. 8 (b) left and right direction). The shape, arrangement, and number of the support portions 924 may be changed as appropriate.

  In the buffer unit 900, the buffer portion 910 protrudes upward relative to the rail portion 930, as viewed in the arrow P1 direction. Furthermore, in the buffer unit 900, the lower right end (the lower right end in FIG. 8B) of the rail portion 930 in front view and the buffer portion 910 have a slight gap smaller than the diameter of the ball. It is installed side by side. Therefore, interference of the buffer portion 910 with the rail portion 930 can be avoided. Further, by making the gap between the buffer portion 910 and the rail portion 930 smaller than the diameter of the ball, it is possible to prevent the ball from entering between the buffer portion 910 and the rail portion 930.

  Next, the guiding portion 74 and the guiding passage 75 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 12. FIG. 9 is a partially enlarged perspective view of the center frame 86. As shown in FIG. FIG. 10 is a partially enlarged front view of the game board 13. FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of the game board 13 taken along line XI-XI of FIG. FIG. 12 is a partially enlarged front view of the game board 13. In FIG. 9, a part of the center frame 86 is shown by a broken line, and in FIGS. 10 and 12, the center frame 86 is shown by a broken line and the buffer unit 900 is shown by a solid line in order to simplify the drawings for easy understanding. It is illustrated.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, the guiding portion 74 includes the right inclined portion 822 of the center frame 86 and the rail portion 930 of the buffer unit 900 exposed from the through hole 822 a formed in the right inclined portion 822. The buffer unit 910 is rotatably held at the downstream side of the guiding unit 74.

  When the buffer unit 900 is attached to the center frame 86, the rail portion 930 and the buffer portion 910 are exposed from the through hole 822a, and the rail portion 930 is disposed flush with the right inclined portion 822. Further, when viewed from the direction of the arrow P1, the buffer portion 910 protrudes upward (upper right) than the right inclined portion 822 and the rail portion 930.

  Here, in the buffer unit 900, the front side (the left front side in FIG. 9) of the holding body 920 is in contact with the decorative portion 823, and the left end face (the end face facing the left back in FIG. 9) of the holding body 920 is in contact with the guide surface 822b. It is fixed in the state of contact. When the center frame 86 is attached to the buffer unit 900, positioning of the buffer unit 900 in the front, rear, left, and right directions can be easily performed by arranging the holding body 920 so as to abut the decorative portion 823 and the guide surface 822b. That is, since it is not necessary to adjust the position of the buffer unit 900 while visually observing, the mounting operation of the buffer unit 900 can be simplified.

  When the buffer unit 900 is raised (slided) with the holder 920 in contact with the decorative portion 823 and the guide surface 822b, the rail portion 930 is fitted in the through hole 822a. The upper surface of the rail portion 930 is flush with the upper surface of the right inclined portion 822, and two screw holes formed in the decorative portion 823 are screw holes formed in the fixing portion 921 and the bearing portion 923 of the holding body 920. When reaching a matching position in front view, the upper surface of the holder 920 abuts on the lower surface of the right inclined portion 820. As described above, in the top view of the buffer unit 900, the holding body 920 protrudes in the width direction (the left and right direction in FIG. 11) with respect to the rail portion 930. When the overhanging portion of the holding body 920 abuts on the lower surface of the right inclined portion 820, the further rise of the buffer unit 900 is restricted.

  As described above, after holding the holding body 920 in contact with the decorative portion 823 and the guide surface 822a and performing positioning in the front, rear, left, and right directions, lifting the holding body 920 to a position locked to the right inclined portion 822 The unit 900 is correctly positioned relative to the center frame 86. Therefore, when the buffer unit 900 is fastened and fixed to the center frame 86 with a tapping screw, the two screw holes formed in the decorative portion 823 and the screw holes formed in the fixing portion 921 of the holding body 920 and the bearing portion 923. Alignment can be easily performed. At this time, by performing fastening and fixing while holding the holding body 920 so as to press the decorative portion 823, the guide surface 822b, and the right inclined portion 822, the positional deviation of the holding body 920 can be prevented. It can be done efficiently.

  Further, in a state where the buffer unit 900 is attached to the center frame 86, the part excluding the pivot 923 in the holder 920 in the front view of the game board 13 is covered with the decorative part 823. Thereby, the design of the game board 13 can be improved. Further, the decorative portion 823 and the holding body 920 can be easily designed as compared with the case where the holding body 920 is decorated in accordance with the decoration portion 823. In the present embodiment, the main part of buffer unit 900 is covered with decorative part 823 in the front view of game board 13 and the case of pivotally supporting part 923 and buffer part 910 has been described. In the front view 13, the entire buffer unit 900 may be covered by the decorative portion 823.

  Furthermore, the buffer unit 900 can be removed from the center frame 86 by removing the tapping screw. That is, since the buffer unit 900 is detachably attached to the center frame 86, the buffer unit 900 can be reused.

  Also, the buffer unit 900 has the buffer portion 910 detachably attached to the holder 920. As a result, when the shock absorbing portion 910 is worn by use, only the shock absorbing portion 910 can be replaced, and other members (the holding body 920 and the rail portion 930) can be used continuously, so that the cost of parts can be reduced. Can. Also, the elastic portion 911 may be configured to be attachable to and detachable from the bearing portion 912. In this case, when the elastic portion 911 wears, only the elastic portion 911 can be replaced, and the wheel portion 912 can be used continuously, so that the cost of parts can be reduced.

  In the present embodiment, the guiding portion 74 is composed of the right inclined portion 822 integrally formed on the center frame 86, the rail portion 930 of the buffer unit 900, and the buffer portion 910. Thus, the buffer unit 900 can be miniaturized. As a result, in the case where the buffer unit 900 is attached to the center frame of another pachinko machine for reuse, the design freedom of the center frame can be increased.

  The guide portion 74 is disposed to face the outer rail 62 and the outer edge inner wall surface 73a, and forms a guide passage 75 through which a ball can pass between the outer rail 62 and the outer edge inner wall surface 73a. The guiding passage 75 is a curved passage extending from the upper central portion of the game area to the right, and is inclined downward toward the right.

  The outer edge member 73 is formed in an arc shape in which a portion facing the guiding portion 74 (the right inclined portion 820 and the rail portion 930) bulges outward following the shape of the guiding portion 74. On the other hand, the portion of the outer edge member 73 facing the buffer portion 910 further expands in the direction away from the buffer portion 910, and the passage width of the guiding passage 75 is wider than the portion facing the rail portion 930. The distance between the buffer portion 910 and the outer edge inner wall surface 73a is less than twice the diameter of the sphere.

  The guiding passage 75 includes a first passage portion 75a formed between the outer edge inner wall surface 73a and the guiding portion 74, and a second passage portion 75b formed between the outer edge inner wall surface 73a and the buffer portion 910. It is done.

  The first passage portion 75a is a portion for accelerating the stalled ball. The first passage portion 75a communicates with the left side area of the game area, and is inclined downward from the left side area to the right side area.

  Here, the ball which has been fired from the ball firing unit 112a (see FIG. 4) at a certain or greater firing intensity and reaches the upper center of the game area along the outer rail 62 (see FIG. 2) enters the guiding passage 75 And is guided to the right of the center frame 86 (variable display unit 80). On the other hand, the ball having a small firing strength by the ball launching unit 112a and not reaching the induction passage 75 falls before reaching the induction passage 75 and flows down the left region of the center frame 86 (variable display unit 80) (See Figure 2).

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the second through gate 67 and the third winning opening 82 are formed in the right area of the game area (see FIG. 2), and the ball is used as the second through gate 67 When it passes, the second motorized prize 82a (see FIG. 2) attached to the third winning opening 82 is likely to be in the open state, and it becomes easy to win the third winning opening 82. Therefore, when the probability change or time is reduced, the player adjusts the rotation amount of the operation handle 51 (FIG. 1) to increase the firing strength of the ball so that the ball is sent to the right area of the game area.

  In this regard, in recent years, while the game area has been enlarged, if the maximum launch force of the ball launch solenoid 112a is not sufficient, the ball reaches the right side of the game area even if the ball is launched with the maximum launch force. Stall before the ball and the ball's trajectory becomes unstable.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, in the pachinko machine 10, the guiding portion 74 is inclined downward to the right side region. Therefore, even if the ball stalls in the first passage portion 75 and falls into the guiding portion 74, the ball rolls on the guiding portion 74 and is guided to the right region while accelerating, so the trajectory of the ball is reduced. It can be stabilized.

  Therefore, when hitting the ball aiming at entering the second motorized character 82a (see FIG. 2) or the third winning opening 82 (see FIG. 2) opened during definite change or time, the ball is played It can be stably sent to the right side area of the area. Further, as a result, since a relatively inexpensive motor having a small driving force can be used as a motor (not shown) serving as a driving source for firing a ball in the ball firing unit 112a, the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the state where the buffer unit 900 is attached to the center frame 86, the rail portion 930 exposed from the through hole 822a is disposed substantially flush with the right inclined portion 822. Therefore, the ball can be smoothly rolled from the right inclined portion 822 to the rail portion 930.

  As described above, the first passage portion 75a is inclined downward toward the right side of the game area. Therefore, the ball which has been stalled in the first passage portion 75 a and dropped to the guiding portion 74 is accelerated by rolling the guiding portion 74.

  On the other hand, when the ball jumps out of the guide passage 75 in the accelerated state, the ball vigorously collides with the outer edge inner wall surface 73a located on the orbit of the ball that has jumped out. The ball jumping out from the guiding passage 75 in an accelerated state has a substantially constant trajectory, and tends to continuously collide with a specific portion of the outer edge inner wall surface 73a. Therefore, in this case, a large impact is intensively applied to a specific portion of the outer edge inner wall surface 73a, and the outer edge inner wall surface 73a may be damaged early.

  Among conventional pachinko machines, there is one in which a return rubber composed of a rubbery elastic body is provided on the outer edge inner wall surface 73a. The return rubber is fired by the firing solenoid 112a, guided to the outer edge inner wall surface 73a, and receives the ball trying to enter the right area of the game area while retaining its momentum, and absorbs the momentum of the ball. The return rubber is disposed on the path of a ball traveling along the outer peripheral inner wall surface 73a, and when the ball collides with the return rubber, the ball is damped and falls.

  However, the balls rolling on the guide portion 74 finish passing through the guide passage 75 without colliding with the return rubber because there is no return rubber on the track. Therefore, when the ball rolling on the guiding portion 74 jumps out of the guiding passage 75 without acceleration, the ball easily collides with the outer edge inner wall surface 73a located on the track of the ball rolling on the guiding portion 74.

  On the other hand, the second passage portion 75 b formed on the downstream side of the first passage portion 75 a is formed to project upward from the right inclined portion 822 and the rail portion 930 to the buffer portion 910. Therefore, the ball rolling on the guiding portion 74 in the track indicated by the arrow P1 enters the second passage portion 75b from the first passage portion 75a and collides with the buffer portion 910. The ball having collided with the buffer section 910 enters the right area of the game area while being free-falling after the track is once directed upward, as shown by the arrow P2.

  Thus, the second passage portion 75b is a passage for changing the trajectory of the ball which accelerates while rolling the guiding portion 74 upward, and the ball having finished passing through the guiding passage 75 reduces its speed. In this state, the player is guided to the right area of the game area.

  Here, in the second passage portion 75b, a ball that accelerates while rolling the guiding portion 74 is caused to collide with the buffer portion 910, and the ball travels over the buffer portion 910 while changing the trajectory of the ball upward and decelerating. It is necessary to maintain the ball speed to the extent that it is sent to the right area of the game area.

  That is, when the ball collides with the buffer portion 910, the ball speed can not be sufficiently reduced if the upward trajectory change of the ball is too slow or the force to repel the ball in the direction opposite to the traveling direction is too small. On the other hand, when the ball collides with the buffer portion 910, the ball can not get past the buffer portion 910 if the trajectory change to the upper side of the ball is too rapid or the force to repel the ball in the opposite direction to the traveling direction is too large. The ball stops in front of the buffer portion 910.

  In this regard, the buffer portion 910 is formed in a wheel shape that protrudes in an arc shape from the guide portion 74 in a front view of the pachinko machine 10, so the inclination angle of the outer surface of the buffer portion 910 with respect to the guide portion 74 is to the right It becomes looser as it goes. Therefore, while the trajectory of the ball can be largely changed upward due to the collision with the buffer portion 910, it is possible to prevent the ball whose trajectory is changed from colliding with the buffer portion 910 again and returning to the guiding portion 74 side. Therefore, the ball that has collided with the buffer portion 910 can easily exceed the buffer portion 910 while reducing its ball speed.

  Further, since the buffer portion 910 is provided with the elastic portion 911 formed of a rubber-like elastic material on the outer peripheral surface, when the ball collides with the buffer portion 910, the elastic portion 911 is elastically deformed and the force of the ball Buffered. Also, the buffer portion 910 projects upward from the rail portion 930, and the track of the ball that has collided with the rail portion 930 is directed upward. Therefore, the speed of the rolling ball can be reduced.

  Furthermore, the buffer unit 910 is rotatably held. When the ball rolling on the guide portion 74 collides with the buffer portion 910, the buffer portion 910 rotates in the clockwise direction shown in FIG. As a result, the ball can easily go over the buffer portion 910, so it is possible to prevent the ball from flowing back to the guiding portion 74 side.

  Further, in the buffer portion 910, a plurality of protrusions 911a are scattered on the outer surface of the elastic portion 911 and when the ball collides with the buffer portion 910, the plurality of protrusions 911a abut on the ball. At this time, with respect to the ball trying to move toward the right side area of the game area, a part of the projections 911a that abut on the front side in the traveling direction is pushed by the ball, and the buffer portion 910 rotates. As a result, it is possible to prevent excessive absorption of the force to move to the right side area of the game area of the ball while decelerating the ball speed. Furthermore, the arrangement of the projections 911 a when the balls collide with the buffer portion 910 makes it possible to make the contact aspect between the balls and the projections 911 a different. This makes it possible to randomize the trajectory of the ball after it has collided with the buffer portion 910, so that it is possible to avoid that the ball intensively collides with a specific portion of the outer edge inner wall surface 73a.

  Here, since the buffer portion 910 has an outer diameter larger than the diameter of the sphere, the buffer portion 910 is rotated as compared with the case where the outer diameter of the buffer portion 910 is equal to or less than the diameter of the sphere. Needs a lot of energy. That is, when the ball collides with the buffer unit 910, the energy transmitted from the ball to the buffer unit 910 can be reduced to weaken the force of the ball. Thus, the speed of the ball can be reliably reduced.

  As described above, the ball having finished passing through the guiding passage 75 can be prevented from vigorously colliding with the outer edge inner wall surface 73a, so that the outer edge inner wall surface 73a can be prevented from being damaged early.

  Thus, the ball that has passed through the second guiding portion 75b is guided to the right area of the game area with the momentum of the ball buffered. That is, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of the problem that the force of the ball is excessively weakened and the ball does not get over the buffer portion 910 and stays in the guide passage 75.

  When the ball collides with the buffer portion 910, the impact of the ball can be received by the plurality of protrusions 911a. Thereby, since the impact which the elastic part 911 receives from a ball can be disperse | distributed to multiple places, durability of the elastic part 911 can be improved. As a result, it is possible to reduce the frequency of replacement due to the wear of the elastic portion 911 and to reduce the maintenance cost. Further, since the protrusion 911a is formed in a hemispherical shape, it is possible to prevent the protrusion 911a from being damaged earlier as compared with the case where the protrusion 911a has an angular shape.

  The buffer portion 910 preferably has a protrusion dimension from the rail portion 930 equal to or less than the radius of the sphere, and in the present embodiment, the protrusion dimension is set to 1/3 of the diameter of the sphere. That is, as the protrusion dimension of the buffer portion 910 from the rail portion 930 is larger, the position at which the ball abuts on the buffer portion 910 (elastic portion 911) becomes higher from the guiding portion 74 and the ball collides with the elastic portion 911 The force (the force that cancels the force in the direction of travel of the ball) is increased in the direction opposite to the direction of travel of the ball. As a result, the ball colliding with the buffer portion 910 can not get over the buffer portion 910 and stay in the guide passage 75, which may cause ball clogging.

  On the other hand, by setting the protrusion dimension of the buffer portion 910 from the rail portion 930 to be equal to or less than the radius of the ball, the ball can easily get over the buffer portion 910 and smoothly send the ball to the right area of the game area it can.

  Here, in the present embodiment, when the operating handle 51 (see FIG. 1) is rotated as much as possible, and the firing strength is maximized by the ball firing unit 112a (see FIG. 4), the fired ball serves as a guiding portion. It is set to drop to 74. Therefore, when the player makes the way of firing the ball “right strike”, the fired ball can be made to easily collide with the buffer section 910.

  In the guide portion 74, a rail portion 930 formed of a metal plate is exposed from the through hole 822a of the right inclined portion 822. Thereby, the durability against the impact applied from the ball dropped to the guiding portion 74 can be enhanced, so that the early breakage of the guiding portion 74 and the holding body 920 can be prevented.

  In the present embodiment, at least 50% or more of the fired balls are set to fall into the guiding portion 74 when the firing strength is maximized by the ball firing unit 112a.

  Further, in front view of the game board 13, it is a line passing through the downstream end of the rail portion 930, and connects the downstream end of the rail portion 930 with the center of the ball when the ball contacts the end. Assuming that a line perpendicular to the spiral line is a virtual line L, and the sphere having passed through the first passage 75a moves along the virtual line L and collides with the buffer 910, the buffer 910 is The pivotal shaft 922 is preferably disposed below the imaginary line L. In this case, the ball entering the second passage portion 75 from the first passage portion 75 a collides with a portion of the buffer portion 910 located above the imaginary line L. Friction occurs between the ball traveling along the imaginary line L and the buffer 910, and a force acts to rotate the buffer 910 in the clockwise direction shown in FIG.

  As described above, since the buffer portion 910 can be easily rotated by disposing the rotation shaft 922 below the virtual line L, the ball colliding with the buffer portion 910 can not get over the buffer portion 910. It can be made easy to avoid that a ball stops before the buffer part 910. Further, since the impact applied to the rotation shaft 922 from the ball colliding with the buffer portion 910 can be reduced, it is possible to prevent the rotation shaft 922 from being damaged or deformed due to the collision of the balls.

  Furthermore, the outer edge member 73 swells largely in the direction away from the buffer portion 910 at the portion facing the buffer portion 910, and the passage width of the guiding passage 75 is wider than the portion facing the rail portion 930. As a result, it is possible to prevent the ball that has jumped upward after having collided with the buffer portion 910 from colliding with the outer edge inner wall surface 73a.

  Here, the passage width between the buffer portion 910 and the outer edge inner wall surface 73a is preferably set to less than twice the diameter of the sphere, and in the present embodiment, the passage width is 1.8 times the diameter of the sphere. It is set. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the ball from being clogged between the buffer portion 910 and the outer edge inner wall surface 73a when two continuously launched balls enter into the guiding passage 75 in series.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the guiding passage 75 is formed from the upper central portion of the game area to the right, and the ball passing through the guiding passage 75 is guided to the right area of the game area . The guide passage 75 is formed between the buffer portion 910 and the outer edge inner wall surface 73a, and the first passage portion 75a formed between the guide portion 74 formed in the center frame 86 and the outer edge inner wall surface 73a of the outer edge member 73. And a second passage portion 75b. The second passage portion 75b is formed on the downstream side of the first passage portion 75a, and the buffer portion 910 is rotatably held, and the buffer portion 910 when viewed from the traveling direction of the ball rolling on the guiding portion 74. Protrudes upward from the rail portion 930.

  By this, it is possible to make the ball collide with the buffer unit 910 before passing through the guiding passage 75 to buffer the force of the ball. Therefore, the speed of the ball sent from the guiding passage 75 to the right area of the game area can be reduced, so that the ball having finished passing through the guiding passage 75 can be prevented from vigorously colliding with the outer edge inner wall surface 73a.

  In addition, since the buffer portion 910 protrudes upward from the rail portion 930, the trajectory of the ball that has collided with the buffer portion 910 is directed upward. Thereby, the speed of the ball can be reduced, so that the ball can be prevented from vigorously colliding with the outer edge inner wall surface 73a.

  The buffer portion 910 is set so that the dimension of protrusion from the rail portion 930 and the right inclined portion 822 is equal to or smaller than the radius of the ball, so the elastic portion 911 bounces the ball in the direction opposite to its traveling direction. It can be suppressed that the force to return is excessively large. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the ball from staying behind the buffer portion 910 and staying in front of the buffer portion 910, thereby preventing the occurrence of ball clogging in the guide passage 75.

  In the buffer unit 900, the rotational shaft 922 of the buffer portion 910 is disposed below the virtual orbit line L perpendicular to the line connecting the center of the ball and the downstream end of the rail portion 930 in front view. There is. Therefore, when the ball collides with the buffer portion 910, the buffer portion 910 can be easily rotated, and damage and deformation of the rotation shaft 922 can be suppressed.

  Furthermore, in the buffer portion 910, a plurality of protrusions 911a are formed on the outer peripheral surface of the elastic portion 911 in a protruding manner. As a result, the protrusion 911a is easily caught on the ball, and the momentum of the ball can be used to make it easy to rotate the buffer section 910, and the ball can be reliably guided to the right side area of the game area. Therefore, the ball can be prevented from stopping in front of the buffer portion 910 without being able to get over the buffer portion 910. In addition, since a large contact area between the ball and the elastic portion 911 can be secured, the force of the ball can be efficiently buffered.

  In the present embodiment, in the outer edge member 73, the portion of the outer edge inner wall surface 73a facing the buffer portion 910 bulges in a direction away from the game area than the portion facing the rail portion 930, and the passage width is wider than the guide passage 75. Is getting bigger. Thereby, it is possible to suppress that the ball collides with the outer edge inner wall surface 73a, so it is possible to suppress the early damage of the outer edge member 73. A rubber-like elastic body may be covered at a portion of the outer edge inner wall surface 73a that faces at least the buffer portion 910. Thus, even if the ball collides with the outer edge inner wall surface 73a, the impact applied to the outer edge inner wall surface 73a due to the collision is buffered by the rubber-like elastic body, so that damage to the outer edge inner wall surface 73a can be suppressed.

  The buffer portion 910 has a plurality of protrusions 911 a formed on the outer peripheral surface of the elastic portion 911, so when the ball rolling the rail portion 930 tries to get over the buffer portion 910, the buffer portion 910 is caught on the ball It will be easier. Thus, the buffer unit 910 can be easily rolled by utilizing the force of the collided ball, so that the ball can easily get over the buffer unit 910 and the balls can be prevented from staying in front of the buffer unit 910. .

  The buffer unit 900 is detachably attached to the center frame 86, so that the buffer unit 900 can be reused. Further, since the buffer unit 900 is detachably attached to the holder 920, the buffer unit 900 can replace only the buffer unit 910 when the buffer unit 910 is worn. Therefore, the cost of parts can be reduced.

  Here, when the buffer unit 900 is directly attached to the game board 13, it is necessary to provide an opening 60a on the lower side of the buffer unit 900 and fit the rear facing portion 830 into the opening 60a. As a result, it is necessary to make the operation unit 200 disposed inside the center frame 86 smaller.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, since the buffer unit 900 is attached to the center frame 86, the variable display unit 80 can be made larger. As a result, the number of accessories provided in the variable display device unit 80 can be increased.

  Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the first embodiment, the buffer unit 900 is held in the buffer unit 900, and the case where the force of the ball is buffered by the buffer unit 910 has been described, but in the second embodiment, the windmill 2910 is used instead of the buffer unit 910. Is used.

  FIG. 13 is a partially enlarged front view of the game board 2013 according to the second embodiment. The same reference numerals are given to the same parts as those in the above-described embodiments, and the description thereof will be omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the buffer unit 2900, the wind turbine 2910 is rotatably held by the shaft support portion 2923. In the wind turbine 2910, three partition walls 2911 extending in the radial direction from the rotation shaft 2922 are formed at equal intervals in the circumferential direction, and an accommodation portion 2912 capable of accommodating one ball is formed between two adjacent partition walls 2911 It is done.

  When the balls rolling on the guide portion 74 are sent to the wind turbine 2910, the balls are stored in the housing portion 2912, and the wind turbine 2910 is rotated by the force and weight of the balls. When the housing portion 2912 in which the ball is accommodated is turned downward by the rotation of the wind turbine 2910, the ball freely falls and flows down the second region.

  At this time, the speed of the ball housed in the housing portion 2912 is reduced, and the ball is guided to the second region in a state where the momentum of the ball when rolling from the induction portion 74 to the wind turbine 2910 is buffered. Thus, the ball can be prevented from vigorously colliding with the outer edge inner wall surface 73a.

  As mentioned above, although the present invention was explained based on each above-mentioned embodiment, the present invention is not limited at all to the above-mentioned form, and it is easy to be able to various modification improvement in the range which does not deviate from the meaning of the present invention It can be guessed that.

  In the above embodiments, the buffer unit 900, 2900 is attached to the center frame 86. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The buffer unit 900, 2900 is attached to the game board 13, 2013. It is also good.

  In the above embodiments, the case where the holder 920 is detachably attached to the center frame 86 has been described, but the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto, and the holder 920 is fixed to the center frame 86 or the game board 13 May be Further, a portion corresponding to the holding body 920 may be integrally formed on the center frame 86, and the buffer portion 910 or the windmill 2910 may be rotatably supported on the center frame 86 or the game board 13, 2013 alone.

  In the first embodiment, although the case where the buffer portion 910 is rotatably held by the holder 920 has been described, the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto, and the buffer portion 910 is the holder 920, the center frame 86, or the game. It may be fixed to the board 13. In this case, the buffer portion 910 may not necessarily be formed in the shape of a wheel, and the buffer portion 910 may be formed in, for example, a substantially fan shape in front view or a substantially polygonal shape in front view.

  In the first embodiment, although the elastic portion 911 of the buffer portion 910 is formed of a rubber-like elastic body, the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto, and the elastic portion 911 is more elastic than the front standing portion 820 at least. May be made of other high elastic body.

  Although the case where a plurality of projections 911a are formed on the outer peripheral surface of the buffer portion 910 has been described in the first embodiment, the present invention is not necessarily limited to this. The projections 911a are omitted, and the outer peripheral surface of the buffer portion 910 May be formed into a flat surface.

  In the first embodiment, although the case where the protrusion 911a is formed in a hemispherical shape has been described, the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto, and the shape of the protrusion 911a may be another shape. As another shape of the protrusion 911a, for example, it may be formed in a front view mountain shape extended along the width direction.

  Furthermore, although the case where all the projections 911a provided in the elastic portion 911 have the same shape has been described in the first embodiment, the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto, and the projections 911a have two or more kinds of shapes. You may have. For example, the protrusion height of the protrusion 911 a formed in the central portion in the width direction of the elastic portion 911 may be smaller than the protrusion height of the protrusions 911 a formed on both sides in the width direction of the elastic portion 911. As a result, many projections 911a can be brought into contact with the ball, and the momentum of the ball can be efficiently buffered.

  In the above embodiments, in the buffer units 900 and 2900, the rail portion 930 is supported on the upper portion of the holder 920, and the rail portion 930 is disposed flush with the right inclined portion 822. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto, and the rail portion 930 and the support portion 924 of the holder 920 are omitted, and the upper surface of the holder 920 is exposed from the through hole 822a. You may arrange | position so that it may become flush.

  Moreover, although the case where the rail part 930 was comprised from the metal plate was demonstrated in said each embodiment, it is not necessarily restricted to this, and the rail part may be comprised from the rubber-like elastic body. Thereby, the speed of the ball rolling on the induction portion can be gradually accelerated.

  In the first embodiment, although the case where the buffer portion 910 is formed of a rubber-like elastic body has been described, the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto, and is configured of other members having higher elasticity than at least the rail portion 930. It should just be.

  In the above embodiment, the main part of the holding body 920 is covered with the decorative portion 823 in the front view of the game board 13, but the present invention is not necessarily limited to this. A decoration in accordance with the decoration portion 823 may be provided. Thus, the design of the game board 13 can be enhanced. In addition, a part of the holding body 920 may be covered with the decorative portion 823, and the decoration may be performed only on the exposed portion without covering. Furthermore, the decoration of the holder 920 may be configured to be hidden or seen by the movement of the variable member provided in the variable display unit 80. This can enhance the rendering effect.

  In the above embodiment, although the case where the guiding portion 74 for guiding the sphere to the right side region is constituted by the right inclined portion 822 integrally formed on the center frame 86 and the buffer unit 900 is described, it is not limited thereto. Instead, the entire guiding portion 74 may be configured as the buffer unit 900, and the right inclined portion 822 of the center frame 86 may be omitted.

  In each of the above embodiments, the ball having passed through the guiding portion 74 is collided with the buffer portion 910 and then flowed down to the right area of the game area, but the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto. A passage may be provided between the 910 and the right area of the play area to reduce the speed of the ball. In addition, as a passage for reducing the speed of a ball, for example, the case where a meandering passage that meanders in a plurality of directions is formed on the downstream side of the guiding passage 75 and the right side area of the game area is exemplified. The meandering passage may be formed by a plurality of nails, or may be formed by opposingly arranging a pair of passage wall surfaces formed like a saw blade. When a meandering passage is formed by opposingly arranging a pair of passage wall surfaces, a rubber-like elastic body may be covered on the passage wall surface. Thereby, damage to the passage wall surface due to ball collision can be suppressed.

  In the first embodiment, the case where the buffer portion 910 is rotatably held by the pivot portion 922 and the buffer portion 910 is rotated using the force of a ball has been described, but the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto. A motor may be attached to the buffer unit 910, and the buffer unit 910 may be rotated by the driving force of the motor. Thereby, it is possible to easily guide the ball from the guiding passage 75 to the right area of the game area by utilizing the rotation of the buffer section 910.

  The present invention may be implemented on a type of pachinko machine or the like different from the above-described embodiments. For example, a pachinko machine (common name, two-time, three-time, and so on) in which the jackpot expected value can be increased until the jackpot state occurs a plurality of times (for example, two times, three times) including the jackpot once May be implemented as In addition, after the jackpot symbol is displayed, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that generates a special game in which a predetermined game value is given to the player, as a prerequisite to winning a ball in a predetermined area. In addition, it is possible to have the winning device which possesses special territory such as V zone and to execute to the pachinko machine which becomes special game state as a necessary condition to make the special territory win the ball. Furthermore, in addition to pachinko machines, various types of gaming machines may be implemented, such as arelapachis, ball balls, slot machines, gaming machines in which so-called pachinko machines and slot machines are fused.

  In the slot machine, for example, a symbol is changed by operating the operation lever in a state where the coin is inserted and the symbol effective line is determined, and the symbol is stopped and determined by operating the stop button. It is a thing. Therefore, as a basic concept of the slot machine, “a display device is provided which displays the identification information after displaying the identification information sequence consisting of a plurality of identification information in a variable manner, and is derived from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, operation lever) The variable display of identification information is started, and the variable display of identification information is stopped and fixedly displayed due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. It is a slot machine that generates a special game that gives a predetermined game value to the player, as a prerequisite that the combination of identification information at the time is a specific one. In this case, the game medium is represented by coins, medals, etc. An example is given.

  In addition, as a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, a display device is provided which variably displays a symbol row consisting of a plurality of symbols and then displays the symbols, and is provided with a handle for ball launch. Not included. In this case, after the injection of a predetermined amount of balls based on a predetermined operation (button operation), for example, the variation of the symbol is started due to the operation of the operation lever, for example, due to the operation of the stop button or By the passage of time, the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped, and a special game for giving a predetermined game value to the player is generated as a necessary condition that the determined symbol at the time of the stop is a so-called jackpot symbol. Is a lot of balls being dispensed to the lower tray. If such a gaming machine is used in place of a slot machine, only balls can be handled as gaming value in the gaming hall, so the gaming value is found in the current gaming hall where pachinko machines and slot machines are mixed. It is possible to solve the problems such as the burden on equipment due to the separate handling of medals and balls and the restriction on the installation location of gaming machines.

  Moreover, you may comprise combining all or one part of each above-mentioned embodiment.

  Hereinafter, the concepts of various inventions included in the above-described embodiment in addition to the gaming machine of the present invention will be described.

<Patent Group A> (A buffer member for buffering the momentum of the launched game ball is provided in the guiding portion for guiding to the right side of the game area)
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine has been known which is configured to be able to divide a launched gaming ball into a left area or a right area of the gaming area by adjusting the launch power of the launch means.

  According to Patent Document 1, a game ball is launched with a predetermined power or more, and the pachinko machine is a game in which the game ball is guided to the non-gauge area 6 formed in the right area of the game area through the ball passage 39. A board is disclosed (e.g., Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-147947).

  Here, conventionally, a gaming machine is known which is configured to be able to divide the launched gaming ball into the left area or the right area of the gaming area by adjusting the launch power of the launch means. According to Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-147947, a game ball launched with a predetermined or higher firing force is guided to a non-gauge area 6 formed in the right area of the game area after the game ball passes through the ball passage 39. A pachinko machine gaming board is disclosed. However, in the above-mentioned technology, since the game ball fired with a certain or more firing force passes through the ball passage 39 and jumps out from the ball passage 39 to the non-gauge area 6, the member which collided with the game ball is large There is a problem that an impact is applied and the member is likely to be damaged early.

  The present technical configuration is made to solve the above-described problems and the like, and provides a gaming machine capable of buffering the force of the gaming ball and avoiding early damage to a member colliding with the gaming ball. The purpose is to

  Launch means capable of launching game balls, Launch force variable means for varying the launch force of the game balls by the launch means, a first area in which the game balls launched by the launch means flow down, Maximum by the launch means A second area where the gaming ball is less likely to flow down than the first area when the gaming ball is fired by the firing force, a guiding part for guiding the gaming ball from the first area to the second area, and the guiding part A game machine A1 comprising: a buffer unit for buffering the momentum of the game ball flowing down to the second area.

  On the other hand, according to the gaming machine A1, the following effects are achieved. That is, the launch means capable of launching the game ball, the launch force variable means for varying the launch force of the game ball by the launch means, the first region where the game ball launched by the launch means flows down, and the launch means The second region where the gaming ball is less likely to flow down than the first region when the gaming ball is fired by the firing force, a guiding portion for guiding the gaming ball from the first region to the second region, and the second region from the guiding portion And a buffer unit for buffering the momentum of the game ball flowing down. Thus, since the gaming ball guided to the guiding portion is flowed down to the second area in a state where its momentum is buffered, the shock applied to the member colliding with the gaming ball is reduced, and the member is damaged early. Has the effect of being able to avoid

  In the game machine A1, a game power changing means is set such that a game ball fired with the maximum shot power by the fire means lands on the guiding portion.

  According to the gaming machine A2, in addition to the effects exhibited by the gaming machine A1, the launch force variable means is set so that the game ball fired with the maximum launch force is landed on the induction portion by the launch means. It is possible to make the game ball collide with the buffer part surely by landing on the part. Therefore, there is an effect that the momentum of the gaming ball can be reliably buffered.

  In the game machine A2, a game machine A3 characterized in that at least a part of the induction unit is made of metal.

  According to the gaming machine A3, in addition to the effects exerted on the gaming machine A2, since at least a part of the guiding portion is made of metal, it is possible to improve the durability against the impact applied from the gaming ball landing on the guiding portion. It has the effect of

  In any one of the game machines A1 to A3, the game machine A4 is characterized in that at least the outer surface of the buffer unit capable of coming into contact with the game ball is made of an elastic body having higher elasticity than the induction unit. .

  According to the gaming machine A4, in addition to the effects exhibited by the gaming machines A1 to A3, at least the outer surface of the buffer unit that can come in contact with the gaming ball is made of an elastic body having higher elasticity than the guiding unit. There is an effect that it is possible to buffer the momentum of the game ball using the elasticity of the buffer section.

  In any one of game machines A1 to A4, a game machine A5 characterized in that the buffer section protrudes upward from the induction section.

  According to the gaming machine A5, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machines A1 to A4, the buffer unit protrudes upward from the induction unit, so the trajectory of the gaming ball flowing down is directed upward and the speed of the gaming ball is It can be reduced. Therefore, there is an effect that the impact applied to the member colliding with the game ball can be reduced.

  In the gaming machine A5, the buffer portion is characterized in that a projecting dimension from the guiding portion is equal to or less than a radius of the gaming ball.

  According to the gaming machine A6, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine A5, the buffer unit has the protrusion dimension from the induction unit equal to or less than the radius of the gaming ball, so that the game ball can not get over the buffer unit and stays in the induction unit. There is an effect that it can prevent.

  In the gaming machine A5 or A6, the buffer unit is rotatably held. A gaming machine A7.

  According to the gaming machine A7, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine A5 or A6, the buffer unit is rotatably held, so the game ball can easily get over the buffer unit and the game ball smoothly to the second area There is an effect that it can be induced.

  In the gaming machine A7, the buffer portion is located below the portion where the rotation axis protrudes from the guiding portion.

  According to the gaming machine A8, in addition to the effects of the gaming machine A7, the buffer unit is located below the portion where its rotary shaft protrudes from the induction unit, so the game ball can not get over the buffer unit. There is an effect that it can prevent staying in a guidance part.

  In the game machines A4 to A8, the buffer unit includes one or more protrusions protruding from the outer peripheral surface thereof.

  According to the gaming machine A9, in addition to the effects exhibited by the gaming machines A4 to A8, the buffer unit includes one or more projections projecting from the outer peripheral surface thereof, thereby making the contact area of the buffer unit to the gaming machine large. Since it can, it has the effect that the momentum of a game ball can be buffered efficiently.

<Feature B group> (A removable shock absorbing unit is provided on the frame)
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine has been known which is configured to be able to divide a launched gaming ball into a left area or a right area of the gaming area by adjusting the launch power of the launch means. A gaming board of a pachinko machine is disclosed in which gaming balls launched with a certain or greater firing force are guided to a non-gauge area 6 formed in the right area of the gaming area after the gaming balls pass through the ball passage 39 (For example, patent document 1: Unexamined-Japanese-Patent No. 2004-147947).

  Here, conventionally, a gaming machine is known which is configured to be able to divide the launched gaming ball into the left area or the right area of the gaming area by adjusting the launch power of the launch means. According to Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-147947, a game ball launched with a predetermined or higher firing force is guided to a non-gauge area 6 formed in the right area of the game area after the game ball passes through the ball passage 39. A pachinko machine gaming board is disclosed. However, in the above-mentioned technology, since the game ball fired with a certain or more firing force passes through the ball passage 39 and jumps out from the ball passage 39 to the non-gauge area 6, the member which collided with the game ball is large There is a problem that an impact is applied and the member is likely to be damaged early.

  The present technical configuration is made to solve the above-described problems and the like, and provides a gaming machine capable of buffering the force of the gaming ball and avoiding early damage to a member colliding with the gaming ball. The purpose is to

  The launcher capable of launching the game ball to the game area, the launch force variable means for varying the launch force of the game ball by the launcher, the first area in which the game ball launched by the launcher flows, and the launch The second area where the gaming ball is less likely to flow down than the first area when the gaming ball is fired with the maximum firing force by means, a wall projecting forward from the board, and the first area to the second area The game ball includes: a guiding portion for guiding the gaming ball; and a buffer portion for buffering the momentum of the gaming ball flowing from the guiding portion to the second area, and at least the wall portion and the guiding portion allow the flow of the gaming ball A game machine B1 characterized in that a regulated partition area is formed in the game area.

  On the other hand, according to the gaming machine B1, the following effects are achieved. That is, a launcher capable of launching a game ball to the game area, a launch force variable unit for varying the launch force of the game ball by the launcher, and a first area in which the game ball launched by the launcher flows down. The second region from which the gaming ball is less likely to flow down than the first region when the gaming ball is fired with the maximum firing force by the firing means, a wall projecting forward from the board, and the second region from the first region A guiding portion for guiding the gaming ball to the area, and a buffer portion for buffering the momentum of the gaming ball flowing from the guiding portion to the second area, and at least the wall portion and the guiding portion A partition area in which the flow is restricted is formed in the game area. Thus, since the gaming ball guided to the guiding portion is flowed down to the second area in a state where its momentum is buffered, the shock applied to the member colliding with the gaming ball is reduced, and the member is damaged early. Has the effect of being able to avoid

  In the gaming machine B1, a gaming machine B2 comprising: a frame which is removable from the board; and the buffer portion is held in the frame.

  According to the gaming machine B2, in addition to the effects exhibited by the gaming machine B1, the following effects are exerted. That is, a frame which can be attached to and detached from the board is provided, and the buffer is held by the frame. As described above, since the buffer section is held by the frame and there is no need to secure a space for mounting the buffer section on the board surface, the second area or the partition area can be secured wider accordingly. There is.

  In the gaming machine B2, the buffer unit is detachably held by the frame body. A gaming machine B3.

  According to the gaming machine B3, in addition to the effects of the gaming machine B2, the buffer unit is detachably held by the frame, so that the buffer unit removed from the frame can be reused. is there. In addition, when the buffer unit is damaged, only the buffer unit can be replaced and the frame can be used continuously, so that the cost of parts can be reduced while maintaining the buffer action of the gaming ball. There is.

  In any one of game machines B1 to B3, a game machine B4 characterized in that the wall portion is integrally formed with the frame.

  According to the gaming machine B4, in addition to the effects of the gaming machines B1 to B3, the wall portion is integrally formed on the frame, so that the number of parts can be reduced and the manufacturing process of the gaming machine can be simplified. .

  A gaming machine B5 according to any one of the gaming machines B1 to B4, comprising a holding body for holding the buffer portion, the holding body constituting at least a part of the guiding portion.

  According to the gaming machine B5, in addition to the effects exhibited by the gaming machines B1 to B4, the holding body for holding the buffer portion is provided, and the holding body is configured as at least a part of the induction portion. While many of the frequently fired balls land on the guiding part, at least a part of the guiding part is composed of the holding body, so that if the holding body is broken, the holding body is replaced with a new one, You can continue to use the frame. Therefore, the cost of parts can be reduced.

  In the gaming machine B5, the holding body includes a rail portion made of a material having a rigidity higher than that of the frame, and the rail portion constitutes at least a part of the guiding portion. Machine B6.

  According to the gaming machine B6, in addition to the effects of the gaming machine B5, the holder includes a rail portion made of a material having a rigidity higher than that of the frame, and the rail portion constitutes at least a part of the guiding portion. Therefore, the durability against the impact applied from the game balls can be enhanced. Therefore, there is an effect that breakage of the holder can be suppressed.

  A game machine B7, comprising: a holder for holding the buffer portion and the rail portion, wherein the holder is detachably attached to the frame.

  According to the gaming machine B7, in addition to the effects of the gaming machine B6, the buffer body is provided with a holder for holding the buffer portion and the rail portion, and since the holder is detachably attached to the frame, the buffer portion is broken. If this is the case, the buffer can be replaced with a new one and the carrier can be used subsequently. Therefore, there is an effect that the cost of parts can be reduced while maintaining the buffer action of the gaming ball.

<Feature C group>
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine has been known which is configured to be able to divide a launched gaming ball into a left area or a right area of the gaming area by adjusting the launch power of the launch means.

  According to Patent Document 1, a game ball is launched with a predetermined power or more, and the pachinko machine is a game in which the game ball is guided to the non-gauge area 6 formed in the right area of the game area through the ball passage 39. A board is disclosed (e.g., Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-147947).

  Here, conventionally, a gaming machine is known which is configured to be able to divide the launched gaming ball into the left area or the right area of the gaming area by adjusting the launch power of the launch means. According to Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-147947, a game ball launched with a predetermined or higher firing force is guided to a non-gauge area 6 formed in the right area of the game area after the game ball passes through the ball passage 39. A pachinko machine gaming board is disclosed. However, in the above-mentioned technology, since the game ball fired with a certain or more firing force passes through the ball passage 39 and jumps out from the ball passage 39 to the non-gauge area 6, the member which collided with the game ball is large There is a problem that an impact is applied and the member is likely to be damaged early.

  The present technical configuration is made to solve the above-described problems and the like, and provides a gaming machine capable of buffering the force of the gaming ball and avoiding early damage to a member colliding with the gaming ball. The purpose is to

  A launcher capable of launching the game ball, a launch force variable unit for varying the launch force of the game ball by the launcher, and a first area in which the game ball launched by the first launch force by the launcher is easy to flow down A second area in which the game ball is more likely to flow down than the first area when the game ball is fired with a second launch power greater than the first launch power by the launch means, and the first and second areas A communication passage communicating the region, wherein the communication passage guides the game ball entering from the first region to the second region, and the deceleration passage decelerates the game ball entering from the guidance passage And a game machine C1 characterized by comprising.

  According to the gaming machine C1, a launching means capable of launching a playing ball, a launching force variable means for varying the launching force of the playing ball by the launching means, and the playing ball launched by the first launching force by the launching means A first area which is easy to flow down, and a second area where the gaming ball is more likely to flow down than the first area when the game ball is fired with a second launch power greater than the first launch power by the launch means; A communication passage communicating the first area and the second area is provided, and the communication path includes a guiding passage for guiding the game ball entering from the first region to the second region and the guiding passage. And a deceleration passage for decelerating the gaming ball. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to buffer the force of the gaming ball and avoid early damage to the member colliding with the gaming ball.

  In the gaming machine C1, the induction passage is a passage bottom on which gaming balls can roll, and has a descending surface which is inclined downward from the first area side to the second area side, and the deceleration path is A gaming machine C2 characterized by comprising a trajectory changing section for changing the trajectory of the gaming ball rolling on the falling surface upward.

  According to the gaming machine C2, in addition to the effects exhibited by the gaming machine C1, the following effects are exerted. That is, the guiding passage is a passage bottom on which gaming balls can roll, and includes a descending surface which inclines downward from the first region side to the second region side, and the deceleration passage is the descending surface. A trajectory changing unit is provided to change the trajectory of the rolling game ball upward. Therefore, since the game ball can be easily guided from the first area side to the second area side by the guide passage, even if the game ball is launched with a launch force smaller than the second launch force, the game sphere is guided to the second zone By slowing down the speed of the gaming ball in the deceleration passage, the gaming ball can be stabilized and flowed down to the second area.

  In the gaming machine C2, the trajectory changing portion projects from the lowering surface as viewed from the advancing direction of the gaming ball which has rolled the lowering surface, and enters the second area beyond the trajectory changing portion. A gaming machine C3 for guiding the gaming ball having entered the deceleration passage.

  According to the gaming machine C3, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine C2, the following effects are exerted. That is, the trajectory changing portion projects the decelerating surface so that the trajectory changing portion projects from the descent surface as viewed from the advancing direction of the gaming ball rolling the descent surface, and enters the second area beyond the trajectory changing portion. It guides the game ball that has entered the passage. Therefore, the trajectory changing portion protrudes from the lower surface, so that the momentum of the gaming ball can be further decelerated, and the gaming ball can be stably guided to the second area.

  The gaming machine C3 includes an attachment unit attached to a front surface on which the first area and the second area are formed, and the trajectory changing portion and the lowering surface are disposed in the attachment unit. A game machine C4 characterized by

  According to the gaming machine C4, in addition to the effects exhibited by the gaming machine C3, the following effects are exerted. That is, a mounting unit is provided on the front side, the mounting unit being mounted on a panel surface on which at least the first area and the second area are formed, and the track changing portion and the descending surface are provided in the mounting unit. Therefore, by mounting the mounting unit, there is an effect that it is possible to easily mount the track changing portion and the descending surface.

  In the gaming machine C3 or C4, the track changing unit is rotatably held in a direction along the traveling direction of the gaming ball rolling on the falling surface.

  According to the gaming machine C5, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine C3 or C4, the following effects are exerted. That is, the trajectory changing unit is rotatably held in a direction along the traveling direction of the gaming ball rolling on the falling surface. Therefore, by rotating, the game ball can be smoothly guided to the second area, and the problem of the ball clogging can be suppressed.

  In the gaming machine C5, the orbit changing portion is characterized in that its outer diameter is larger than the diameter of the gaming ball.

  According to the gaming machine C6, in addition to the effects of the gaming machine C5, the orbit changing portion can reduce the rotational speed of the gaming ball more because the outer diameter is larger than the diameter of the gaming ball It has the effect of

  In the gaming machine C5 or C6, the orbit changing portion is characterized in that a plurality of protrusions are provided on the outer surface thereof.

  According to the gaming machine C7, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine C5 or C6, since the orbit changing portion has a plurality of protrusions protruding from the outer surface thereof, the frictional force is increased and the speed of the gaming ball is increased. There is an effect that it can be decelerated more.

  In any of the gaming machines C3 to C7, the orbit changing portion is characterized in that at least a portion of the outer surface of the orbit changing portion that contacts the gaming ball is made of an elastic body having higher elasticity than the descending surface. Gaming machine C8.

  According to the gaming machine C8, in addition to the effects exhibited by any of the gaming machines C3 to C7, the orbit changing portion makes at least a portion of the outer surface that contacts the gaming ball more elastic than the falling surface. Is made of a high elastic body, so that it is possible to guide the game ball to the second area more smoothly even when it collides with the trajectory changing portion.

  In any one of the gaming machines C3 to C8, the trajectory changing portion may have a height of projection from the falling surface as viewed from the advancing direction of the gaming ball rolling on the falling surface not more than the radius of the gaming ball. The game machine C9 which features.

  According to the gaming machine C9, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine of any of the gaming machines C3 to C8, the trajectory changing unit is configured from the falling surface viewed from the traveling direction of the gaming ball rolling on the falling surface. Since the protrusion height is equal to or less than the radius of the game ball, the game ball travels the trajectory change portion by directing the advancing direction of the game ball upward by the trajectory change portion hitting below the center of gravity of the game ball. There is an effect of being able to prevent staying in the guiding portion without being overcome.

  In any one of the gaming machines C3 to C9, the deceleration passage is formed between the trajectory changing portion and a wall surface opposite to the trajectory changing portion, and the distance between the trajectory changing portion and the wall surface is the game ball The gaming machine C10 according to the description, which is less than twice the diameter.

  According to the gaming machine C10, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine C3 to C9, the deceleration passage is formed between the trajectory changing portion and a wall surface facing the trajectory changing portion. Since the distance between the track changing portion and the wall surface is less than twice the diameter of the gaming ball, it is possible to prevent the game ball from entering two balls, and it is possible to suppress the problem of ball clogging.

  In any one of the gaming machines C2 to C10, the firing force variable means is set such that the gaming ball falls on the falling surface when the gaming ball is fired with the maximum firing force by the firing means. The gaming machine C11 described in the features.

  According to the gaming machine C11, in addition to the effects exhibited by any of the gaming machines C2 to C10, the firing force variable means is a game ball when the game ball is fired at the maximum firing force by the firing means. Since it is set to fall on the falling surface, even if the configuration is configured to suppress the maximum firing force, there is an effect that the gaming ball can be guided to the second area by the falling surface.

  In the gaming machine C11, at least a part of the lowering surface is made of metal.

  According to the gaming machine C12, in addition to the effects exhibited by the gaming machine C11, at least a part of the falling surface is made of metal, so that there is an effect that it is possible to suppress a defect that is damaged by contact with the gaming ball .

  A gaming machine Z1 according to any one of gaming machines A1 to A9 and B1 to B7, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine. Among them, as a basic configuration of the slot machine, “a variable display means for dynamically displaying an identification information sequence consisting of a plurality of identification information and subsequently displaying the identification information is provided. The dynamic display of the identification information is started as a result, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (stop button) or when the predetermined time elapses. It is a gaming machine provided with a special gaming state generation means for generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player, as a necessary condition that the final identification information of is a specific identification information. In this case, the game medium may be a coin, a medal or the like as a representative example.

  In any one of gaming machines A1 to A9 and B1 to B7, the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine, and a gaming machine Z2. Above all, the basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an operating handle, and in response to the operation of the operating handle, the ball is fired to a predetermined game area, and the ball is at an operating opening arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning (or passing through the operation opening), identification information dynamically displayed on the display means may be determined and stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when the special game state occurs, the variable winning device (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner to enable the ball to be won, and the value according to the number of winnings There is a case where a value (including not only prize balls but also data etc. written to a magnetic card) is given.

A gaming machine Z3 according to any one of gaming machines A1 to A9 and B1 to B7, wherein the gaming machine is a combination of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine. Among them, as a basic configuration of the integrated gaming machine, "a variable display means for dynamically displaying an identification information sequence consisting of a plurality of identification information and subsequently displaying identification information, and for starting operation means (for example, operation lever) Fluctuation of the identification information is started due to the operation of, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. A special game state generation means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player, provided that the finalized identification information upon stopping is the specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium and the identification information In order to start the dynamic display of the game, a predetermined number of balls are required, and when a special gaming state occurs, a large number of balls are paid out.
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2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine has been known which is configured to be able to divide a launched gaming ball into a left area or a right area of the gaming area by adjusting the launch power of the launch means.
In Patent Document 1, a game board of a pachinko machine in which gaming balls launched with a certain or greater firing force are guided to a non-gauge area formed in the right area of the game area after the game balls pass through the ball passage. (For example, patent document 1: Unexamined-Japanese-Patent No. 2004-147947).
However, in the technology described in Patent Document 1 mentioned above, the gaming ball launched with a certain or more firing force passes through the ball passage and rushes out from the ball passage into the non-gauge region, so it collides with the gaming ball There has been a problem that a great impact is applied to the member and the member is likely to be damaged early.
The present technical idea is made to solve the above-described problems and the like, and provides a gaming machine capable of buffering the force of the gaming ball and avoiding early damage to a member colliding with the gaming ball. The purpose is to
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In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine according to the technical idea 1 comprises a launching means capable of launching a gaming ball, a launching force variable means for varying the launching force of the playing ball by the launching means, and the first launching means. A game game ball launched with a launch force is more likely to flow down the game ball, and when the game ball is launched by a second launch force greater than the first launch force by the launch means, the game ball than the first zone And a communication passage connecting the first region and the second region, the communication passage guiding the game ball entering from the first region to the second region A passage and a decelerating passage for decelerating the game ball entering from the guiding passage are provided.
In the gaming machine according to the technical idea 2, in the gaming machine according to the technical idea 1, the induction passage is a passage bottom on which a game ball can roll, and from the first area side to the second area side The decelerating passage is provided with a trajectory changing portion for changing the trajectory of the gaming ball rolling on the lowering surface upward.
In the gaming machine according to the technical idea 3, in the gaming machine according to the technical idea 2, the orbit changing portion projects from the descending face when viewed from the advancing direction of the gaming ball rolled on the descending face, and the orbit is changed The game ball having entered the deceleration passage is guided so as to enter the second area beyond the unit.
The gaming machine according to the technical idea 4 is the gaming machine according to the technical idea 3, further comprising: an attaching unit attached on a front surface side to a board on which at least the first area and the second area are formed; The lowering surface is disposed in the mounting unit.
In the gaming machine according to the technical idea 5, in the gaming machine according to the technical idea 3 or 4, the track changing unit is rotatably held in a direction along the traveling direction of the gaming ball rolling on the descending surface It is
In the gaming machine according to the technical idea 6, in the gaming machine according to the technical idea 5, the orbit changing unit has an outer diameter that is larger than a diameter of the gaming ball.
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According to the gaming machine described in the technical idea 1, the following effects can be obtained. That is, a launching means capable of launching a gaming ball, a launching force variable means for varying the launching force of the playing ball by the launching means, and the gaming ball launched by the first launching force by the launching means is easy to flow down An area, a second area in which the game ball is more likely to flow down than the first area when the game ball is launched with a second launch force greater than the first launch force by the launch means, and the first areas and And a communication passage communicating the second region, wherein the communication passage decelerates the guiding passage for guiding the gaming ball entering from the first region to the second region, and decelerates the gaming ball entering from the guiding passage And a deceleration passage. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to buffer the force of the gaming ball and avoid early damage to the member colliding with the gaming ball.
According to the gaming machine described in the technical idea 2, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine described in the technical idea 1, the following effect is exerted. That is, the guiding passage is a passage bottom on which gaming balls can roll, and includes a descending surface which inclines downward from the first region side to the second region side, and the deceleration passage is the descending surface. A trajectory changing unit is provided to change the trajectory of the rolling game ball upward. Therefore, since the game ball can be easily guided from the first area side to the second area side by the guide passage, even if the game ball is launched with a launch force smaller than the second launch force, the game sphere is guided to the second zone By slowing down the speed of the gaming ball in the deceleration passage, the gaming ball can be stabilized and flowed down to the second area.
According to the gaming machine described in the technical idea 3, in addition to the effects of the gaming machine described in the technical idea 2, the following effect is exerted. That is, the trajectory changing portion projects the decelerating surface so that the trajectory changing portion projects from the descent surface as viewed from the advancing direction of the gaming ball rolling the descent surface, and enters the second area beyond the trajectory changing portion. It guides the game ball that has entered the passage. Therefore, the trajectory changing portion protrudes from the lower surface, so that the momentum of the gaming ball can be further decelerated, and the gaming ball can be stably guided to the second area.
According to the gaming machine described in the technical idea 4, in addition to the effects of the gaming machine described in the technical idea 3, the following effect is exerted. That is, a mounting unit is provided on the front side, the mounting unit being mounted on a panel surface on which at least the first area and the second area are formed, and the track changing portion and the descending surface are provided in the mounting unit. Therefore, by mounting the mounting unit, there is an effect that it is possible to easily mount the track changing portion and the descending surface.
According to the gaming machine described in the technical idea 5, in addition to the effects of the gaming machine described in either the technical idea 3 or 4, the following effect is exerted. That is, the trajectory changing unit is rotatably held in a direction along the traveling direction of the gaming ball rolling on the falling surface. Therefore, by rotating, the game ball can be smoothly guided to the second area, and the problem of the ball clogging can be suppressed.
According to the gaming machine described in the technical idea 6, in addition to the effects of the gaming machine described in the technical idea 5, the orbit changing portion has a larger outside diameter than the diameter of the gaming ball, so There is an effect that the rotational speed of can be further reduced.

10 Pachinko machines (game machines)
73 outer edge member ( regulation wall )
73a outer edge inner wall surface (regulation wall )
75 induction conduit
82 third winning opening (entering means)
112a ball firing unit (firing means, firing Allowed change means)
910 Buffer (variable means)
911 elastic part (part of the variable means)
911a protrusion (protrusion part)

Claims (2)

A launcher capable of launching a game ball;
Launch force variable means for varying the launch force of the game ball by the launch means;
A first area in which the game ball launched with the first launch force by the launch means is likely to flow down;
A second area in which the gaming ball is more likely to flow down than the first area when the gaming ball is fired with a second firing force greater than the first firing force by the firing means;
A guiding path for guiding the gaming ball from the first area to the second area;
It is possible to restrict the game ball from flowing out of the game area, and facing the flow-down direction of the game ball in the guide path via the part of the second area with the guide path Control wall placed at the
The speed at which the gaming ball having flowed down the second region abuts the restriction wall portion is reduced by changing the flow direction of the game ball upward relative to the flow direction of the game ball guided to the guide path. And variable means capable of
The variable means is formed with a plurality of hemispherical projecting portions projecting from the outer peripheral surface, and when the variable is made in the upward direction relative to the flow-down direction of the gaming ball, the game ball abuts against the outer peripheral surface. The projection formed on the central portion of the outer peripheral surface in the width direction parallel to the width direction of the bottom surface on which the gaming ball rolls in the guiding path is pivotally supported as much as possible. The projecting dimension is smaller than the projecting portions formed at both ends,
The variable means is provided between the end on the second area side of the guide path with a gap smaller than the diameter of the game ball, and is provided at the end on the second area side of the guide path. to the bottom surface of the game ball to roll, projecting dimension of the portion protruding vertically upwardly, the gaming machine according to claim der Rukoto those set below the radius of the game ball. Gaming machine of claim 1, wherein the game ball flowing down the second region is characterized Rukoto which have a ball entrance means capable ball entrance.

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