JP2003190452A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To drastically raise amusement in a game machine such as a pachinko game machine. <P>SOLUTION: A variable display device is attached to the nearly center of a game board in the pachinko game machine 1 and provided with a liquid crystal display part and a center frame which is arranged to enclose the liquid crystal display part. A stage member is attached to the lower part of the center frame and provided with an upper stage and a lower stage. Game balls derived from the side flow passage of the center frame are guided to the lower stage and, then, to the upper stage via a communication passage. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Description: BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pachinko machine and the like.
It is related to technical equipment. 2. Description of the Related Art
As a type of gaming machine, the game board allows rolling of game balls
Equipped with a central device having a rolling game area such as a stage
Pachinko machines are known. [0003] In such a pachinko machine, a central device is provided.
Operating holes, etc. are provided in the
Various game states,
For example, a jackpot state or the like advantageous to the player is derived. [0004] The game ball guided to the rolling game area is often
After rolling on the game area, how to roll the game ball
Depending on the prize means, for example, a prize
You. For this reason, the player is required to play a game in the rolling game area.
Pay close attention to the behavior of the sphere. [0005] Some of the pachinko machines include a rolling game area.
The randomness of the movement of the game ball in the game
Trying to improve the player's interest by the behavior of the ball
There is something. However, the rolling game area is relatively limited.
In a space that has been
Is that the movement of the game ball becomes less interesting
It was. On the other hand, in the rolling game area,
Trying to make the ball perform a predetermined action to improve the interest
Gaming machines have been seen in recent years. Because of this,
There is a need to regulate movement and guide game balls more accurately
I was The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems.
The purpose of the game is
Provide gaming machines that can dramatically improve the taste
It is in. Means for Solving the Problems and Effects of the Invention
Effective means for achieving the target are shown below. In addition,
The operation and the like will be described as necessary. Means 1. In the game area where game balls can flow down,
Game member having a rolling game area in which the game ball can roll
A first rolling portion and a second rolling portion in the rolling game area.
And a second rolling portion from the first rolling portion.
At least one auxiliary rolling that can guide a game ball to a moving part
Part is provided, and the auxiliary rolling part is provided from the first rolling part.
The game ball rolling to the auxiliary rolling section
The direction of movement is changed in a direction that intersects the predetermined rolling direction.
And a movement portion of the game ball in the predetermined rolling direction.
A gaming machine, comprising: a regulation unit for controlling the game machine. [0011] According to the above means 1, the game ball is moved to the first rolling portion.
From the vehicle to the second rolling section via the auxiliary rolling section
To realize various rolling modes of the game ball in multiple rolling sections.
Can be manifested. In addition, the above-mentioned action part and the auxiliary rolling part
Guiding the game balls more reliably by providing
It can be. As a result, the game ball
By making the movement highly reproducible, for the player
Can be improved. Means 2. In the game area where game balls can flow down,
Game member having a rolling game area in which the game ball can roll
The rolling game area extends in parallel in a predetermined direction.
Existing first rolling part and second rolling part are provided
In the direction in which the first rolling portion and the second rolling portion extend,
In at least one of both ends, from the first rolling portion
At least one supplement that can guide the game ball to the second rolling part;
An auxiliary rolling portion is provided so as to communicate with the two rolling portions,
The auxiliary rolling section moves from the first rolling section to the auxiliary rolling section.
For the rolling game ball, the predetermined direction in the rolling direction
The action section that changes in the direction that intersects the rolling direction
A regulation section for regulating the movement of the game ball in the predetermined rolling direction.
A gaming machine characterized by comprising: According to the above means 2, the game ball is moved to the first rolling portion.
From the vehicle to the second rolling section via the auxiliary rolling section
To realize various rolling modes of the game ball in multiple rolling sections.
Can be manifested. In addition, the above-mentioned action part and the auxiliary rolling part
Guiding the game balls more reliably by providing
It can be. As a result, the game ball
By making the movement highly reproducible, for the player
Can be improved. Means 3. In the means (2), the first rolling portion
Has a curved shape in which the substantially central portion in the extending direction is lower than both end portions
And at least substantially in the extending direction of the first rolling portion.
A central portion is lower than a substantially central portion in the extending direction of the second rolling portion.
Wherein the auxiliary rolling portion is continuously provided.
At least one of both end portions of the one rolling portion is the auxiliary
The same height or the same height as the end of the second rolling part,
Is characterized by being configured to be higher than that
A gaming machine. According to the above means 3, the entrance of the auxiliary rolling section
Minutes are at or above the height of the exit
It is configured as follows, for example, the entrance part is the exit
The game ball is more circular than when it is lower than the part
It can be smoothly guided from the first rolling part to the second rolling part
You. Also, the game ball is in a low position based on its own rolling
From a substantially central portion of the first rolling portion to a second rolling portion at a high position
Rolling is also possible. The movement of such a game ball
Is used to move from the high position to the low position as before.
Surprising for players expecting ball movement
It will be. As a result, game balls that are surprising to the player
The movement of the player, and further interest for the player
You can aim up. Means 4. In the means 2 or the means 3,
At least one end in the extending direction of the first rolling portion or in the vicinity thereof
At least one guide means for guiding the game ball
While being guided to or near the one end.
Game ball rolls toward the auxiliary rolling portion on the other end side.
The first rolling portion is provided with a specific rolling surface so as to move.
A gaming machine characterized by being used. According to the means 4, the guide means and the specific rotation
By providing a moving surface, the game ball can be more reliably assisted
Roll toward the moving part, and eventually perform a predetermined action on the game ball.
Can be made easier. As a result, more certainty
Allows the player to visually recognize the predetermined movement of the game ball.
It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the event. In addition, the said plan
The inner means includes a guide member disposed in the game area,
A guide provided on the game member, such as a warp channel, is included.
I will. Means 5. In the means 1, at least the aforementioned
By providing a height difference in the first rolling portion, the first rolling
A moving portion, a portion lower than the second rolling portion and the second rolling portion;
Part and the same height or higher
Wherein the auxiliary rolling portion has the same height as the second rolling portion.
Or higher than the specified part of the first rolling part
The game ball is configured to be able to be guided to the second rolling portion.
A gaming machine characterized by: According to the means (5), the entrance of the auxiliary rolling section
Minutes are at or above the height of the exit
It is configured as follows, for example, the entrance part is the exit
The game ball is more circular than when it is lower than the part
It can be smoothly guided from the first rolling part to the second rolling part
You. In addition, the game ball is based on its own rolling, the first rolling unit
Rolling from a low position to a high rolling second rolling portion
Is also possible. The movement of such a game ball is
The movement of the game ball moving from the high position to the low position
It will be surprising for the player you are thinking of. Conclusion
As a result, the player can see the unexpected movement of the game ball.
To further enhance the interest for the player.
it can. Means 6 In the means 1 or the means 5,
At least one plan for guiding the game ball to a first rolling section
Inside means are provided, and the guided game ball is guided
That it is configured to roll toward the auxiliary rolling portion.
A gaming machine characterized by: According to the means 6, the guide means may be provided.
With this, the game ball is more reliably directed to the auxiliary rolling section.
To make it easier for the game ball to perform a predetermined action.
Can be As a result, the game ball is more reliably determined.
The movement can be visually recognized, which is interesting for the player.
Improvement can be achieved. In addition, the guidance means
A guide member provided in the game area or a game member
For example, a guide portion to be provided, such as a warp channel, is included. Means 7 In the means 4 or the means 6,
Guidance means is provided on the gaming member, and the
Games that flow down the game area via at least a part
It is a guide unit for guiding a ball onto the taxiway.
A gaming machine. In addition, a game ball is played in the “guide”.
From the top, left, right, front, etc.
Included are those that are guided through the interior or on the surface. Ma
In addition, among them, "the game member is provided,
Introduce a game ball flowing down the game area from the top of the member
And let the game ball flow down and lead it out onto the specific rolling surface
Ball guide flow path, so-called warp flow path and the like. Means 8. Means 1 to 7
And the acting portion is provided as one side wall portion of the auxiliary rolling portion.
And the wall surface of the one side wall portion
The predetermined rotation is performed so as to narrow the course of the incoming game ball.
The game ball is configured to be inclined with respect to the moving direction,
It is configured to apply a substantially horizontal change in the direction of movement.
A gaming machine characterized by the fact that: According to the means 8, the first rolling portion is rolled.
In the direction of rolling so that the moving game ball cannot go straight
The area is narrow, and the rolling direction of the game ball is almost horizontal
Change, that is, the game ball rolls along the auxiliary rolling portion.
A change is made in a direction that can be continued. Follow
Can change the rolling direction of the game ball more reliably.
Wear. The side wall portion is configured as described above.
Those having substantially planar wall surfaces are included. Means 9 Means 1 to 8
And the restricting portion is at least associated with the predetermined rolling direction.
It has a substantially planar wall configured to face in the opposite direction.
A gaming machine characterized by: According to the above-mentioned means 9, the restricting portion is provided for the game ball.
Equipped with a substantially flat wall facing in the direction opposite to the rolling direction
Game balls in the predetermined rolling direction more reliably.
Movement can be regulated. It should be noted that the "regulator"
Is configured as one side wall of the auxiliary rolling portion.
The wall surface of the one side wall portion is opposed to the predetermined rolling direction.
Be configured to face the same direction ”.
In addition, "the regulating portion is such that the wall surface is the bottom of the auxiliary rolling portion.
It should be formed continuously from the face to the face. "
No. Means 10. In the means 9, the rolling game
In the area, a rebound prevention part is provided so as to face the regulation part.
A gaming machine characterized by being provided with. According to the means 10, the game balls are temporarily restricted.
Even if it bounces from the
And the game ball comes out of the auxiliary rolling part
It is possible to prevent the occurrence of the case as much as possible. Means 11. Any of means 1 to 10
Wherein the auxiliary rolling portion is rolled by the action portion.
Guidance for guiding a game ball whose direction has changed to the second rolling part
A gaming machine characterized by comprising a part. According to the means (11), the guide section is provided.
By this, the flow of the game ball in the auxiliary rolling part
Smooth, the trouble of the flow of the game ball is delayed
Generation can be prevented as much as possible. Also, the rolling direction changes.
Without reducing the rolling force of the converted game ball as much as possible
Since it can be guided to the rolling part,
The movement of the game ball becomes more dynamic,
It is possible to improve the interest in the entertainment. Means 12. In the means (11), the guiding section
Is configured as one side wall of the auxiliary rolling portion.
The wall surface of the one side wall portion is configured to have a curved shape.
A gaming machine characterized by: According to the above means 12, the side as the guiding portion is provided.
Since the wall portion has a curved shape, the means 11
Effect is further enhanced. Means 13 Any of the means 1 to 12
Wherein the auxiliary rolling portion is rolled by the action portion.
Equipped with a retrograde prevention unit to prevent retrograde movement of game balls whose direction has changed.
A gaming machine characterized by the following: According to the means 13, the back-up prevention unit is provided.
By keeping the flow of the game ball in the auxiliary rolling part constant
By having the direction of, the game ball goes backwards
Minimize the occurrence of inconveniences such as a delay in the flow of game balls
Can be prevented. As a result, the game ball goes backward as much as possible
Guiding to the second rolling part more securely without causing
Can be. Means 14. Any of the means 1 to 13
, At least a part of the bottom surface of the auxiliary rolling portion
Is inclined downward in the direction of travel of the game ball.
A gaming machine characterized by being constituted. According to the above means 14, at least one bottom surface
By tilting the part downward, the auxiliary rolling part
The flow of the game ball is made smoother, and the flow of the game ball is
The occurrence of such troubles can be prevented as much as possible.
In addition, the rolling force of the game ball whose rolling direction has changed is reduced as much as possible.
Can be guided to the second rolling part without
Therefore, the movement of the game ball in the rolling part is more dynamic.
Can be further enhanced
You. The bottom portion is divided into a plurality of regions, and each region is divided into a plurality of regions.
The inclination direction may be different. Means 15. Any of the means 1 to 14
, At least a part of the auxiliary rolling portion is provided to the player.
A game characterized by providing a shielding portion for shielding against
Machine. According to the above-mentioned means 15, the supplement is made by the shielding portion.
It is difficult for the player to visually recognize the movement of the game ball in the auxiliary rolling section.
The game ball is not visible to the player
Interest in what kind of movement
It is possible to further enhance the interest. Also,
The positional relationship between the first rolling section and the second rolling section (for example, the first rolling section)
The second rolling part is higher than at least part of the part
The movement of the game ball is difficult for the player to see.
Making it difficult is a surprising production. As a result
The surprising effect based on the movement of the game ball.
Therefore, the interest can be further improved. In addition, before
The shield may be provided integrally with the rolling game area.
So that it is provided separately from the rolling game area.
You may. Means 16. Any of the means 1 to 14
In the above, the acting portion is at least one of the auxiliary rolling portions.
Partly configured to shield players
A gaming machine characterized by the following. According to the means (16), the working portion is assisted by rolling.
By shielding at least part of the section from the player.
The player can see the movement of the game ball in the auxiliary rolling section
Makes it difficult. This allows the player to play the game ball
Is moving in the part where you can not see
And to further enhance the interest
it can. Also, the positional relationship between the first rolling portion and the second rolling portion
(For example, at least a part of the first rolling portion
Is higher, etc.)
It is surprising that making the player difficult to see
Become. As a result, the unexpectedness based on the
Production can further enhance the interest.
You. Means 17. Any of means 1 to means 16
, The auxiliary rolling portion communicates with the first rolling portion.
The inlet part and the outlet part communicating with the second rolling part are in the same direction.
A gaming machine characterized by being configured to face. According to the above means 17, the entrance of the auxiliary rolling portion
The part and the outlet part are in the same direction. In other words, the game ball
Is passed through the auxiliary rolling section, the rolling direction is
Turn over. As a result, in a relatively narrow rolling game area, etc.
Even if the game area is used effectively, a relatively long distance
The separation can be rolled. Also, the rolling direction is reversed.
The player can visually recognize the unexpected movement of the game ball
Can be As a result, a longer time for players
Visualize the movement of the game ball and provide unexpected games
Visualize the movement of the ball for further interest
You can aim up. Means 18. Game area where game balls can flow down
Game having a rolling game area in which the game ball can roll
The rolling game area includes a member in parallel with a predetermined direction.
When the first rolling portion and the second rolling portion extending
In the extension direction of the first rolling portion and the second rolling portion,
At least one of both end portions connected to the two rolling portions.
An auxiliary rolling portion is provided, and is guided by the first rolling portion.
Game ball that rolls toward the auxiliary rolling part
In addition, by passing through the auxiliary rolling section, the rolling
A configuration in which the direction is reversed and led out to the second rolling portion
A gaming machine characterized by the following. According to the means 18, the first rolling portion, the second
By providing a rolling part and an auxiliary rolling part, a game ball is provided.
Can perform the above-described operation. Also, game balls
Is passed through the auxiliary rolling section, the rolling direction is
Turn over. Therefore, in a relatively narrow rolling game area, etc.
Also make effective use of the game area and provide a relatively long distance
Can be rolled. Also, the rolling direction is reversed
Let the player visually recognize the unexpected movement of the game ball
be able to. As a result, players spend more time playing
A game ball that allows you to visually observe the movement of a ball
Visualization of the movement of people, further enhance the interest
Can be achieved. Means 19. Game area where game balls can flow down
Game having a rolling game area in which the game ball can roll
A member, and prize winning means for allowing a prize of the game ball.
A gaming machine, wherein the rolling gaming area includes the gaming machine.
Extend at least in the horizontal direction when viewed from the front of
A first rolling portion and a second rolling portion are provided;
The first rolling portion has a substantially central portion in the left-right direction lower than both end portions.
By having a curved shape, at least the
A substantially central portion is configured to be lower than the second rolling portion,
Of the left and right ends of the first rolling portion and the second rolling portion,
At least one of the auxiliary rolling members communicating with the two rolling portions
A moving portion is provided, and the second rolling portion includes
A deriving unit capable of deriving the game ball toward is provided,
The game ball guided to the first rolling section is positioned at the end of the first rolling section.
It passes through the lower point and rolls toward the auxiliary rolling part.
In addition, by passing through the auxiliary rolling section, the rolling
It is led out to the second rolling part in a state where the direction is reversed,
It is configured to be able to roll to the derivation part
Gaming machine. According to the above-mentioned means 19, the auxiliary rolling portion is provided.
By playing the game ball more reliably to the second fluctuation unit
Can be Also, the game ball is based on its own rolling
To reverse the rolling direction, or to lower the lowermost point of the first rolling part.
From a predetermined height difference to the second rolling part
Or The movement of such a game ball is as high as in the past.
Predict the movement of the game ball moving from the position to the low position
It is surprising for a player who is playing. result
As a result, the player is
To further enhance the interest for the player.
it can. Means 20. Mean 18 or Mean 19
In the auxiliary rolling section, the first rolling section
The game ball rolling to the auxiliary rolling part is
The rolling direction is changed to a substantially orthogonal direction by one side wall.
And a side wall portion different from the side wall portion
Allows the rolling direction to be changed to a substantially orthogonal direction
Thereby, the second rolling direction is reversed.
Characterized by being configured to be led out to two rolling parts
Technical machine. According to the above-mentioned means 20, the substantially circular flat surface
Compared to flipping the game ball along the arc-shaped side wall
The rolling direction of the game ball while suppressing the rolling force of the game ball.
Can be inverted. As a result, the second rolling part
As a more constant rolling force of the game ball derived to
It is possible to make it easy to perform the predetermined operation following the game ball
You. Means 21. Game area where game balls can flow down
Game having a rolling game area in which the game ball can roll
A member for rolling in a predetermined direction in the rolling game area
The game ball to perform the rolling game based on its own rolling
While changing its rolling direction along one side wall of the area,
The side wall portion different from the one side wall portion in the predetermined direction
The movement is restricted, and the
Characterized by changing the rolling direction of
Gaming machine. According to the above-mentioned means 21, the above-mentioned configuration is achieved.
Thus, for example, along the substantially arc-shaped side wall portion
To change the rolling direction by rolling the game ball
Game ball while suppressing the rolling force of the game ball.
Can change the rolling direction. As a result,
While guiding the ball more reliably, the rolling force of the game ball
As a more constant thing, perform a predetermined operation following the game ball
I can make it quick. It should be noted that the predetermined rolling direction
The direction to be inserted is a direction substantially orthogonal to the predetermined rolling direction.
included. Means 22. In the means 21, the game ball
But in a direction intersecting with the predetermined rolling direction,
And flows down along the predetermined slope,
Further rolling along the side wall of the arc formed in a substantially arc shape
Game characterized by changing the moving direction
Machine. According to the means 22, the rolling direction changes.
The rolling direction of the game ball further changes. That is, multiple
The rolling direction of the game ball changes. As a result,
The player can visually recognize the unexpected movement of the game ball,
It is possible to improve the interest of the people. Means 23. Mean 21 or Mean 22
In the rolling game area, a first rolling section and a second rolling section
Is provided, the game ball rolling the first rolling portion, the
The change in the rolling direction leads to the second rolling portion.
A gaming machine characterized by the above configuration. According to the above means 23, the game ball is rolled first.
A plurality of rolling parts by being guided from the part to the second rolling part.
It is possible to realize various rolling modes of the game ball in
In this way, the interest for the player can be improved. Means 24. Means 18 to 20, Means 2
In any one of 3, the game ball is transferred to the first rolling portion.
Characterized in that at least one guiding means for guiding is provided.
A gaming machine. According to the means 24, the guide means is provided,
The game ball guided by it toward the auxiliary rolling part
By rolling, it is easy for the game ball to perform a predetermined operation
Become. The guide means is provided in the game area.
Guide member provided on the game member
For example, a warp channel is included. Means 25. Any of means 1 to means 24
In the above, the gaming member is capable of variably displaying identification information.
The center frame surrounding the variable display device
A gaming machine characterized by being formed. Means 26. Any of the means 1 to 25
, Wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko machine. Inside
However, the basic configuration of pachinko machines is equipped with operation handles.
The game ball is set to a predetermined game in accordance with the operation of the steering wheel.
Fired in the game area, and the game ball is placed at a predetermined position in the game area.
Based on winning a prize at the operating port
Special game value is granted if the prescribed conditions are met.
Is done. DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a pachinko game machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a pachinko machine) will be described.
An embodiment of the present invention is referred to as a “pachinko machine” based on the drawings.
This will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 has an outer frame.
2, provided at a front portion of the outer frame 2 and opened at one side of the outer frame 2.
And a front frame 3 supported so as to be able to be closed. On the front side of the front frame 3, a glass door frame 4 is opened.
It is provided so that it can be freely closed. Rear of front frame 3 (glass door frame
A game board 5 (see FIG. 2) is located at the back of 4 and inside the outer frame 2).
It is attached detachably. The lower frame portion of the glass door frame 4 has
A ball tray for storing the ball B (see Fig. 2)
The plate 6 is provided integrally. The front of the front frame 3
In the lower part, a lower plate 7 as a ball saucer is almost at the center.
Is provided. On the side of the lower plate 7, a game ball launching han
A dollar 8 is provided. Handle 8 is a game not shown
Connected to the ball launcher so that the player can turn the steering wheel 8
By rotating, the game ball B is launched from the game ball launching device.
Fired. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 5 includes a router.
Multiple openings are formed by processing
Each opening has a regular prize chucker 11, variable entry
Prize device 12, operating chucker 13 as prize winning means, possible
The variable display device 14, the through chucker 15, etc. are provided.
I have. On one side of the game board 5, a game ball launching device is provided.
Therefore, the game ball B to be fired is guided to the upper portion of the game board 5.
An inner rail 16a and an outer rail 16b are provided.
In the vicinity of the lower end of the inner rail 16a, the game board 5
An out port 17 for leading out the ball B is formed. Soshi
Therefore, most of the game balls B flowing down to the lower part of the game board 5
Guided to the ball discharge path (not shown) through the out port 17
You. In the present embodiment, the inner rail 16a of the game board 5
And the variable display device 14 surrounded by the outer rail 16b.
The game area where the game balls B can flow down
It has become. Now, the variable display device 14 includes the liquid crystal display unit 2.
0 and a game unit provided to surround the liquid crystal display unit 20
And a center frame 21 as a material. The liquid crystal display section 20 has, for example, a left symbol row,
Three display columns, a symbol column and a right symbol column, are displayed. Each figure
The pattern row is composed of multiple patterns as identification information
So that these symbols scroll by each symbol row
Variable display. More specifically, immediately below the variable display device 14
Game ball B wins the operation chucker 13 provided in
Based on this, the liquid crystal display unit 20 of the variable display device 14
The symbols are variably displayed. And the union of the stopped design
Special play if the set is a specific combination set in advance
Skill value is given. In other words, a jackpot situation occurs
Then, the big winning opening of the variable winning device 12 becomes a predetermined open state.
(Specifically, open for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times)
B is in a state where it is easy to win. Note that the variable winning device 12
Usually means that the game ball B cannot be won or is difficult to win
It is in a state. Also, as is well known, the above-mentioned ordinary winning prize chat is performed.
Play the car 11, the variable winning device 12, and the operating chucker 13.
On the upper plate 6 or lower plate 7 based on the winning of the ball B
On the other hand, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out. In addition, in game board 5
Is to appropriately disperse and adjust the flowing direction of the game ball B.
Many nails are planted and various members such as windmills
(Official goods) are provided. Next, the center of the above-described variable display device 14 will be described.
The frame 21 will be described. As shown in FIG.
The center frame 21 is disposed on the front side of the game board 5.
Frame 22 and the liquid crystal display unit 20 on the back side
And a detachable base portion 23. Decorative frame 22
And the base part 23 have a frame shape with a central opening.
And assembled so that these openings communicate in the front-rear direction
Have been killed. Therefore, the center frame 21 is
And has a frame shape. On the periphery of the decorative frame 22,
Screw holes 9 for fixing the decorative frame 22 to the game board 5
0 is formed. The length of the base 23 in the left-right direction (longitudinal direction)
The length is slightly shorter than the horizontal length of the decorative frame 22
Left and right sides of the center frame 21
The outer side of the base member 23 and the side of the decorative frame 22
A side cover 24 that covers the back side is attached. On the back side of the base member 23, a liquid crystal display
A substantially rectangular window portion 25 corresponding to the size of 20 is formed.
ing. The center frame 21 around the window 25
On the back side (the back side of the decorative frame 22 and the base portion 23)
Means that an illuminated member such as an LED (not shown)
Has been attached. The upper peripheral edge of the decorative frame 22 has a substantially arc shape.
And its center is higher than the left and right ends.
You. An outer ceiling 26A is provided on the front side of the upper peripheral edge.
Have been. The outer ceiling 2 is located below the outer ceiling 26A.
The inner ceiling 26B is formed so as to be parallel to 6A.
You. The space between the outer ceiling 26A and the inner ceiling 26B is small
Both are configured to have a size that allows the game ball B to pass through. An opening 2 is provided near the top of the outer ceiling 26A.
7 is formed, and the opening 27 is divided right and left.
A partition plate 28 is provided. Thus, the decorative frame 22
A game ball B flowing down on the game board 5 is opened at the top of the
It can be introduced from the part 27 and guided to the left and right sides
An upper channel 29 is formed (see the dotted line in FIG. 3). Ends of outer ceiling 26A and inner ceiling 26B
(The front side of the center frame 21)
In the part, the central decorative lens 31 that covers the upper flow path 29
Has been attached. Also, the left and right sides of the center frame 21
The sides cover the inside of the left and right sides and
Side decorative lens 3 that covers the front side of both left and right ends of flow path 29
2 are respectively attached. In the vicinity of the left and right ends of the upper channel 29,
It is possible to discharge the game ball B to the back side of the decorative frame 22 (not shown).
Each outlet is formed. According to this,
Inside the side cover 24, a side communicating with the discharge port is provided.
A partial flow path 30 is formed (see the dotted line in FIG. 3). Subordinate
The game ball B discharged from the discharge port is
It is configured to flow down along zero. The lower end side wall of the side cover 24 is provided with a side flow path.
30 is inclined toward the lower part of the center frame 21
Thus, it is formed in a substantially arc shape. In addition, the side channel 30
Ball B guided by the center frame 21
Under the side cover 24 to lead to the upper surface (inner surface) of the part
Right and left sides of the base part 23 corresponding to the part and its position
Open to the upper surface of the lower part of the center frame 21
I have. In addition, the upper channel 29 and the side channel 30 constitute a structure.
The series of flow paths formed is a guide means in the present embodiment.
So-called warp channel.
It is something to be done. That is, the series of flow paths
It also corresponds to a guide provided on the tar frame 21. Now, on the upper surface under the center frame 21,
Has a stage member 40 attached thereto. This stage
A rolling game area in which the game ball B can roll is formed on the member 40
Have been. In the rolling game area, a game
The surface of the stage member 40 as well as the surface on which the ball B can roll
The whole, for example, a wall surface and a guide portion of a boundary step portion 57 described later.
75 wall surfaces and the like. Here, the stage member 40 is shown in FIG.
This will be described in detail with reference to FIG. Stage member 40
Are the upper stage 41 and the lower stage 42 having a height difference.
Are integrally formed. The upper stage 41 is used in this embodiment.
Corresponding to the second rolling portion,
And extends along the longitudinal direction (lateral direction) of the stage member 40.
Are there. The lower stage 42 is used in the present embodiment.
On the lower side in front of the upper stage 41.
It is formed so as to be parallel to the upper stage 41.
I have. The game ball rolling surface of the upper stage 41 is
The undulation is formed along the longitudinal direction of. For more information,
At a substantially central portion in the longitudinal direction, a convex portion 43 is formed.
A concave portion 44 is formed on each of the left and right sides. Sa
Furthermore, on the outside in the longitudinal direction of each recess 44,
The upper inclined surface 45 such that the game ball B rolls toward it
Each is formed. However, the convex part 43, the concave part 44 and the upper part
The inclined surface 45 has almost no step at each boundary,
It is a continuous undulation. The top of the projection 43 (in the upper stage 41)
In the center), there is a guide opening upward and allowing the game ball B to fall.
A lead-out groove 46 as a protrusion is formed. Form of this implementation
The width of the guide groove 46 in the state is slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball B.
It is getting wider. The bottom of the outlet groove 46 is lower toward the near side.
Inclined. In addition, the front end of the outlet groove 46
Are open to the lower stage 42 side. Therefore, derived
The game ball B dropped into the groove 46 is led out to the lower stage 42 side.
Is done. The center frame 21 is provided on the game board 5.
In this state, as shown in FIG.
It is located above the operation chucker 13. On the other hand, the lower stage 42 is a pachinko machine 1
When viewed from the front, the center in the longitudinal direction as a whole is on the left
It is formed in a substantially arc shape (curved shape) that is lower than both right ends.
Have been. Therefore, the lower stage 42 includes
This means that a height difference is formed. The lower stage 42 is guided from the side passage 30.
Rolling as a specific rolling surface for rolling out the game ball B to be issued
It has a road 50. The rolling path 50 is located at the back of the lower stage 42.
The side extends along the upper stage 41.
The rolling path 50 has a central portion, that is,
The front side is slightly lower at the position corresponding to the opening
It has a very gentle central slope 51. Central slope 5
1 is longer than the width of the lead-out groove 46 in the left-right direction.
Is also getting longer. The rolling path 50 is located on the left and right sides of the central inclined surface 51.
, Each having a substantially arc shape toward the central inclined surface 51.
Has a sliding surface 52 inclined downward. The running surface 52 is on the side
So that it is approximately on the extension of the slope near the outlet of the external flow path 30
(See FIG. 9). That is, the side channel 3
0 outlets respectively correspond to the vicinity of the end of the rolling path 50.
And is derived from the side flow path 30
The game ball B is guided near the end of the rolling path 50. The lower stage 42 has a central inclined surface.
On the near side of 51, the game ball B is ejected toward the game board 5.
A discharge recess 55 that can be discharged is provided. In addition, emissions
On both sides of the concave portion 55, the front side of the left and right
An inclined portion inclined downward toward the rolling path 50 so as to respond.
56 are provided. The upper stage 41 and the rolling path 50
The boundary portion has a boundary step portion 5 in most of the longitudinal direction.
7 are formed. The boundary step 57 is located at the back of the rolling path 50.
It is configured to extend in a substantially vertical direction from the side end.
The boundary step portion 57 is a specific boundary portion in the present embodiment or
The upper stage 41 corresponds to the specific step portion, and the upper stage 41
7 (a boundary step 57)
The lower stage 42 is a boundary stage.
A low position area (boundary step) located on the lower end side of the difference portion 57
Area lower than the portion 57). This allows the upper stage
The height difference between the tage 41 and the lower stage 42
Will be specified. Here, the rolling path 50, the inclined portion 56, and the boundary step
The relationship with the difference portion 57 will be described with reference to FIG. Turn
The width of the moving path 50 is smaller than the diameter of the game ball B. Turn
The relationship between the width of the moving path 50 and the inclination angle of the inclined portion 56 is a boundary.
At least the height of the stepped portion 57 in the longitudinal direction is the game ball B
In the section where the radius is higher than the radius of
When rolling on the moving path 50, the game ball B is placed on the rolling path 50,
It is in a state of substantially contacting the inclined portion 56 and the boundary step portion 57.
It is configured as follows. Thereby, the game ball B moves forward.
It is difficult for the player to move sideways in the row direction,
Progression in the row direction increases. In addition, it is not limited to this,
The width of the rolling path 50 is at least smaller than the diameter of the game ball B.
It should just be. In this way, the width of the rolling path
Game ball B compared to the case where it is wider than the diameter of ball B
Of the game ball B increases, and the progress of the game ball B increases. In the upper stage 41, the projections 4
3 and a portion where the upper inclined surface 45 is formed.
To prevent the game ball B from falling to the near side
Ribs projecting upward from the boundary step 57.
Have been. The front wall of each rib is the same as the wall of boundary step 57
It is one. More specifically, it corresponds to the front side of the convex portion 43.
As shown in FIG.
Are provided respectively. Each inner rib 60 is pachinko
It is formed in a substantially triangular shape when viewed from the front of the machine 1. That
One protruding side is derived from each inner rib 60 in the left-right direction.
As the end (inner end) on the groove 46 side,
Formed to extend almost vertically from the periphery of the opening on the front side
Have been. The other side, from the upper end of the inner end,
Inclined toward the vicinity of each boundary between the convex portion 43 and the concave portion 44
I have. This side is formed in a substantially arc shape, and on the back side
Has a tapered surface 60a (see FIG. 8). [0091] Also, corresponding to the front side of both upper inclined surfaces 45.
As shown, outer ribs 61 are provided. Outside each
The rib 61 has a substantially triangular shape when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 1.
Is formed. One protruding side of each outer rib 61
As the outer end in the left-right direction, the left and right sides of the rolling path 50
At about the same position as the end, it should stand in a substantially vertical direction
Is formed. Note that the left and right ends are defined as described later.
It is configured so as to face the side wall portion 76,
The rib 61 corresponds to a recoil prevention part in the present embodiment.
You. On the other hand, the other side is upward from the upper end of the outer end.
Arc toward the vicinity of each boundary between the inclined surface 45 and the concave portion 44
It is inclined in a shape. The outer edge of each outer rib 61 has a front surface
On the side, a tapered surface 61a is formed. The recess 44 is slightly lower on the front side.
It has an inclined surface. The game ball B
Since there is no drop prevention rib,
The game ball B can be led out to the step stage 42 side. The length of the upper stage 41 and the rolling path 50
Near both ends in the hand direction, the height relationship between them is reversed
are doing. That is, in the vicinity of both ends, the upper stage
The rolling path 50 is higher than the page 41. Follow
In this portion, the boundary step 57 is formed.
But the rolling path 50 reaches the front side of each outer rib 61
I have. Based on this, in the vicinity of both ends of the rolling path 50
Are different from each other as the width of the rolling path 50 approaches each end.
Along the tapered surface 61a of the rib 61, the upper stage 41
It is configured to spread to the side (see FIG. 9). Further, the rolling path 50 and the upper stage 41
The rolling path 50 and the upper stage 41 are connected to both ends of the
To guide the game ball B to the upper stage 41
A communication passage 70 as a rolling portion is formed.
Here, each communication passage 70 has an entrance communicating with the lower stage 42.
The mouth and the outlet that communicates with the upper stage 41 are in the same direction.
It is configured to face. Each communication path 70 is provided with a rolling path 5
0, and adjacent to the upper stage 41.
And a downstream portion 72. Upstream section 71 and below
The flow portion 72 forms a bottom surface of the auxiliary rolling portion. Each upstream part 7
1 is downstream so that the game ball B can be guided to the downstream portion 72.
It is inclined downward toward the part 72 side. Also, each downstream part
72 can guide the game ball B to the upper stage 41
In addition, it is inclined downward toward the upper stage 41 side. Game balls are provided at both ends of the rolling path 50, respectively.
So that B does not move from each upstream portion 71 to the rolling path 50 side.
A step 73 is formed. In addition, the upstream part 71 and the downstream
The game ball B that has rolled to the downstream portion 72
Is prevented from returning to the upstream section 71 again.
Is provided. The upstream side of each upstream section 71 (the
On the front side when viewed from the side)
Each of the guide portions 75 for guiding the technical ball B to the downstream portion 72
Is provided. As shown in FIG. 9, each guide 75 is
It is provided as a side wall of the upstream corner portion of the passage 70,
It is configured in a substantially planar shape. Each guide part 75 is an upstream part
71 is wider on the rolling path 50 side, and the end of the stage member 40
In the longitudinal direction of the rolling path 50 so as to become narrower toward
(The predetermined rolling direction of the game ball B rolling on the rolling path 50)
It is inclined. That is, each guide part 75 is rolled.
Let's narrow the course of the game ball B rolling on the road 50
Is configured. Therefore, each guide portion 75 is
Rolling from rolling path 50 to communication path 70 in the form of
Forward in the rolling direction with respect to the game ball B rolling in the direction
Action section that changes in the direction that intersects the predetermined rolling direction
Is equivalent to The communication passage 70 is provided with the stage member 40.
A regulating side wall portion 76 as a regulating portion is provided on the outer end side of
Have been killed. The regulating wall portion 76 has a wall surface
0 opposes the predetermined rolling direction of the game ball B rolling
In the predetermined rolling direction of the game ball B as described later.
Play a role in regulating the movement of More specifically, each upstream portion 71 is located on the rolling path 50 side.
The frontage is wider than the diameter of the game ball B, the stage
The side surface of the upstream portion 71 on the end side of the member 40
It is smaller than the diameter. Thereby, the game ball B is
As approaching the side, a part of the game ball B moves to the downstream portion 72 side.
It is configured to protrude. The rolling path 50
The frontage is wider than the diameter of the game ball B and is related to the upstream portion 71.
A part of the regulating side wall portion 76 becomes narrower than the diameter of the game ball B.
With such a configuration, the guide portion 75 is not substantially planar.
Alternatively, for example, the shape may be a gentle, substantially circular arc shape. However, omitted
When an arc-shaped guide portion is provided, the guide portion 75
The area of the upstream part is larger than the case where
It becomes. In other words, there is a gap between the game ball B and the guide section.
And the degree of bending of the arc shape of the guide portion is increased.
Depending on the match, the game ball B rolling on the rolling path 50
Hit the curved surface of the guide part and bounce back to the rolling path 50 side
There is a possibility that it will. For this reason, as a guide part
Those close to a plane are preferred. The guide portion 75 is provided with a small portion of the communication passage 70.
At least a part is configured to shield the player
Of the game ball B in the communication passage 70 to the player
Makes it difficult. This allows the player to play the game ball
What kind of movement is in the part where B is not visible
And how low it is
Game ball B from lower stage 42 to higher upper stage 41
Will be interested in whether or not will move,
Can be planned. In addition, the movement of the game ball B to the player
Making it difficult to see is a surprising effect,
It is possible to improve the entertainment. At the downstream corner of each downstream section 72
The downstream side wall 79 smoothly moves the game ball B to the upper stage 4.
1 so that it can be guided to 1
Shape). In this embodiment, the downstream side wall 79 is used.
Of the guide portion or the arc side wall portion. In addition, downstream
The wall surface of the side wall portion 79 is not limited to a curved shape, but is a substantially planar shape.
May be. However, the game ball is relatively low in the downstream corner
Of the game ball B because the rolling force of
In order to guide the game ball B smoothly without reducing the force as much as possible
It is more preferable that the wall has a curved shape. Further, each communication passage 70 is provided with
The bottom surface and the side wall at the end of the stage member 40 are fitted together.
At the part where the part is chamfered.
A slope 77 is provided. The guide slope 77 is on the upstream side
, Toward the downstream side, toward the inside of the stage member 40.
It is formed so as to be gently inclined. Next, the present embodiment constructed as described above
The operation and effect of the embodiment will be described. According to the present embodiment, the player's operation
Game ball B driven into the upper part of the game board 5
It may be guided to the opening 27 at the top of the frame 21
You. Games guided from the opening 27 to the upper channel 29
The sphere B passes through the upper channel 29 and the side channel 30, and
It is guided to the lower part of the center frame 21. The game ball B derived from the side channel 30 is:
It is guided near one end of the rolling path 50 (the sliding surface 52).
The game ball B moves the running surface 52 while maintaining the derived momentum.
Gliding. Here, the game ball B straightens from the side channel 30.
Where it is likely to come out of the running surface 52 without being led out
In this case, the game ball B is guided to the sliding surface 52 by the inclined portion 56.
Be guided. On the back side of the rolling path 50, the game ball B is moved outward to the back side.
The boundary step 57 regulates the occurrence of the slippage. Follow
As described above, the game ball B has the inclined portion 56 and the boundary step.
Rolls the rolling path 50 so as to be guided by the portion 57
(See FIG. 7). The game ball B, which has completely descended the running surface 52, is tilted to the center.
It passes through the slope 51. Here, the game ball B has a side flow.
Has been sufficiently accelerated by the road 30 and the running surface 52
Therefore, on the central inclined surface 51, the inclination is extremely gentle.
It is hard to roll along the front side, and it is inclined at the center
It can pass through surface 51. The game ball B passing through the central inclined surface 51 is
Glide to the end of the rolling path 50 different from the side where the
Go up the surface 52. And the game ball B gradually decelerates
To the communication path 70 (upstream section 71) from the rolling path 50
Will be inside. The game ball B is proposed to the communication path 70 (upstream section 71).
When it is set inside, the game ball B is tilted by the guide portion 75.
The direction of travel is downward so that it is pushed to the downstream portion 72 side.
It is changed to the flow part 72 direction. Here, as described above
A tapered surface 61 a is formed on the outer rib 61, and
The end part is in a state of being opened by the downstream part 72 side.
Therefore, the game ball B is more easily guided to the downstream portion 72 side.
ing. Then, the game ball B is tilted to the upstream portion 71.
Along with the downstream portion 72. In the present embodiment,
Is provided with the guide inclined surface 77,
The game ball B is relatively smooth without lowering the rolling speed of the ball B.
To the downstream portion 72. At this time, rolling occurs at a relatively high speed.
The game ball B is mounted on the guiding slope 77 so that
Change the rolling direction. Here, at a higher speed
When the game ball B rolls, the game ball B
The ball 76 hits the part 76 and moves in the predetermined rolling direction.
Is regulated. Further, the game ball B hits the regulating side wall portion 76.
If it is used, it will bounce back to the raceway 50 side.
There is it. However, in this case, as described above, the game ball B
Are protruded to the downstream portion 72 side.
That is, the center of the game ball B is an extension of the center axis of the rolling path 50.
It moves off the line and moves to the downstream portion 72 side. others
Even if game ball B bounces, it bounces
Game ball B bouncing directly toward the rolling path 50
And at least the outer end of the outer rib 61
Bounce off the part. As a result, the outer rib 61
A game ball that returns to the rolling path 50
The operation of B is regulated. Now, the game ball B moves to the downstream portion 72.
Rolling along the inclined surface toward the upper stage 41
I do. In the present embodiment, the arc of the downstream side wall 79 is used.
Depending on the shape, the rolling direction of the game ball B is changed,
To guide B to the upper stage 41 relatively smoothly
Can be. The game ball B is guided to the upper stage 41.
Then, along the upper inclined surface 45, the length of the upper stage 41 is
Roll toward the center in the hand direction. That is, game ball B
Is passed through the communication path 70, the rolling direction of the
Turn over. When the game ball B passes through the communication passage 70,
The rolling direction is the guide part 75 and the downstream side wall part 79
Therefore, each of them can be changed in a substantially orthogonal direction.
Inverted. For this reason, the substantially arc-shaped side wall portion which has become flush
Game ball B as compared to the case where the game ball B is reversed along
Game ball B as a more constant one while regulating the rolling force of
Can be led out to the upper stage 41. After passing through the concave portion 44, the convex portion 43 was completely lifted.
The game ball B falls into the lead-out groove 46. And the lead-out groove 4
The game ball B discharged from 6 has a central inclined surface 51 and a discharge recess.
It is discharged onto the game board 5 through the section 55. Where
Since the tapered surface 60a of the internal rib 60 is provided.
The game ball B passing through the concave portion 44 hits the inner rib 60.
Even if it has, the game ball B jumps to the convex portion 43 side
It is easy to return. That is, the game ball B is derived more
It is easy to be guided in the groove 46 direction. Also, a game ball B that cannot go up the convex portion 43
Along the slope of the concave portion 44 from the near side to the lower step.
Discharged to the page 42. And the central inclined surface 51, discharge
It is discharged onto the game board 5 through the recess 55. As described above, the lead-out groove 46 is actuated by the operation chuck.
Since it is provided immediately above the car 13,
The game ball B derived from
It is easy to win the car 13. Further, the nails implanted on the game board 5
Therefore, some of the game balls B are formed by the upper channel 29 and the side channel 3
Even if you do not pass through 0, jump to the stage member 40
You may be guided. Game ball B with momentum among them
Rolls along the rolling path 50 and is invited to the upper stage 41.
May be guided. As described in detail above, the game ball B is moved to the lower stage
From the page 42 to the upper stage 41 via the communication passage 70
By leading, the game ball B in multiple stages
Various rolling modes can be realized. In addition, communication passage
70 includes a guide portion 75, a regulating side wall portion 76, and a downstream side wall portion 79.
Etc., the guidance of the game ball B can be more reliably
And can be. As a result, predetermined movement of the game ball B
By making the work highly reproducible, for the player
It can improve the interest. In recent years, with the improvement in performance of display devices,
In addition, the display device becomes larger like the variable display device 14 described above.
Game ball B can flow down on the game board 5
Functional areas are being narrowed. Thereby, the game ball B
To the predetermined part, and the movement of the game ball B is random.
It is becoming difficult to arrange nails and the like to hold
I have. Therefore, as described above, in the rolling game area,
To guide the game ball B more accurately,
Perform a predetermined operation, and discharge the game
Even if it is difficult to place nails, etc.,
The area plays the alternative role and enjoys the behavior of the game ball B
Reducing the risk of disrupting the player's interest
Is done. The entrance of the communication passage 70 is located at its exit.
It is configured to be the same height as the minute or higher
By playing the game ball B more smoothly, the lower stage 4
2 to the upper stage 41. Further
The lower stage where the game ball B is at a low position based on its own rolling.
Upper stage that is high from the approximate center of stage 42
It can roll to 41. The movement of such a game ball
When moving from the high position to the low position as before
Surprising for players expecting the movement of game ball B
There is something. As a result, unexpected play
Visualize the movement of the ball to further interest the player
Can be improved. Further, the game ball B passes through the communication path 70.
As a result, the rolling direction is reversed. Therefore, relatively narrow
Effective use of the stage,
The ball B can be rolled over a relatively long distance. Ma
In addition, of the unexpected game ball B that the rolling direction is reversed
The movement can be visually recognized by the player. as a result,
For a longer time, when the player visually recognizes the movement of the game ball B,
In both cases, make the unexpected movement of the game ball B visible
This can further enhance the interest. It should be noted that the contents described in the above embodiment are limited.
However, for example, the following may be performed. (A) In the above embodiment, the center
So-called warp passage provided in the ball 21
(The upper flow path 29 and the side flow path 30)
It flows down and is led out to the stage member 40. to this
Not limited to, for example, the center frame 2
1 put the game ball B from the left and right sides and the front
Provided a ball guide channel for introducing and leading to the stage member 40
You may. Also, instead of inside the center frame 21,
For example, let the front part pass over the surface of the front part,
A guide portion for guiding to the stage member 40 may be provided.
In addition, an example in which the ball guide channel is not provided in the center frame 21,
For example, a specific guide means (guide member) is provided on the game board 5
Is also good. (B) In the above embodiment, the center
Ball guide channels are provided on both left and right sides of the arm 21. This
Not only this, but ball guidance only on one side of the center frame 21
A configuration in which a flow path is provided may be employed. (C) In the above embodiment, the lower stage
42 is provided with a height difference, so that the operation of the game ball B
It is configured to change, but it is not limited to this.
Ball B rolls almost horizontally across the lower stage
The lower stage may be configured as described above. (D) In the above embodiment, the guide portion 75 is
It plays a role of shielding a part of the communication passage 70,
However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and may be provided separately from the guide portion 75 (the stage member 40).
A shielding part for shielding the communication path 70 (integrally with or apart from)
May be provided. This shielding portion covers almost the entire area of the communication passage 70.
It may be something like coating. (E) In the above embodiment, the liquid crystal display unit 2
The center frame 21 surrounding the periphery of 0 is used as a game member.
However, what surrounds another accessory may be a game member. Ma
A configuration in which only a stage member is provided as a game member
It may be. (F) In the above embodiment, the variable display device
The liquid crystal display unit 20 is employed as the display unit 14. And
However, the present invention is not limited to this.
Box, LED (electroluminescence), fluorescent display
A tube or the like may be used as the display unit of the variable display device 14. (G) The present invention is different from the above embodiment.
Can be applied to any type of pachinko machine. Therefore, the variable table
The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine without the indicating device 14. Also book
The invention is not limited to pachinko machines, such as sparrow balls, arrangement balls, etc.
It can also be applied to gaming machines.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a front view showing a pachinko machine according to one embodiment. FIG. 2 is a partial front view showing the game board in one embodiment. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a center frame. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a stage member. FIG. 5 is a plan view showing a stage member. FIG. 6 is a front view showing a stage member. FIG. 7 is a partial sectional view taken along the line KK of FIG. 5 for explaining a relationship among a rolling path, an inclined portion, and a boundary step portion; FIG. 8 is a partial plan view illustrating a tapered surface of an inner rib. FIG. 9 is a partial plan view for explaining a communication passage and its vicinity. [Description of Signs] 1 ... Pachinko machine as a game machine, 5 ... Game board having a game area, 13 ... Operation chucker as winning means, 14
... variable display device, 20 ... liquid crystal display, 21 ... center frame as a game member, 22 ... decorative frame, 23 ... base, 24 ... side cover, 26 ... outer ceiling, 27 ... opening, 28 ... partition Plate, 29: Upper passage forming part of guide means, guide portion or sphere lead-out flow passage, 30 ... Side passage forming part of guide means, guide portion or part of sphere lead-out flow passage, 31 ... Center Decorative lens, 32: side decorative lens, 40: stage member having a rolling game area, 41: upper stage as a second rolling portion, 42: lower stage as a first rolling portion, 43 ... convex portion, 44: concave portion, 45: upper inclined surface, 46
·········································································· Reference reference Boundary step part, 60 ... Inner rib, 61 ... Outer rib as rebound prevention part, 60a, 61a ... Tapered surface, 70 ... Communication path as auxiliary rolling part, 71 ... Bottom part of auxiliary rolling part Upstream part, 72 ... Downstream part that constitutes the bottom part of the auxiliary rolling part, 75: Guide part as a working part, 76 ... Restriction side wall part as a restriction part, 77 ... Guide inclined surface, 78 ... Backward prevention part Step portion 79, a downstream side wall portion as a guiding portion or an arc side wall portion, and B a game ball.

[Procedure amendment] [Date of submission] January 14, 2003 (2003.1.1
4) [Procedure amendment 1] [Document name to be amended] Description [Item name to be amended] Claim 1 [Correction method] Change [Content of amendment] [Claim 1] The game is placed in the game area where game balls can flow down. A game member having a rolling game area in which a ball can roll, a first rolling section and a second rolling section extending in parallel in a predetermined direction are provided in the rolling game area; In at least one of both end portions in the extending direction of the first rolling portion and the second rolling portion, the first rolling portion and the second rolling portion have a second position.
At least one auxiliary rolling portion capable of guiding a game ball to the rolling portion is provided so as to communicate with the two rolling portions, and the first rolling portion has both ends substantially at the center in the extending direction thereof. And the auxiliary rolling member is configured to have a curved shape lower than that of the first rolling portion, and at least a substantially central portion in the extending direction of the first rolling portion is lower than a substantially central portion in the extending direction of the second rolling portion. At least one of both end portions of the first rolling portion where the portion is continuously provided has the same height as or higher than the end portion of the second rolling portion which is continuously provided with the auxiliary rolling portion. And at least one guide means for guiding the game ball to at least one end in the extending direction of the first rolling portion or in the vicinity thereof is provided, and is guided to the one end or in the vicinity thereof. As the game ball rolls toward the auxiliary rolling portion on the other end side, The first rolling portion is provided with a specific rolling surface, and the auxiliary rolling portion rolls a game ball rolling from the first rolling portion to the auxiliary rolling portion. An action unit that changes the direction in a direction intersecting the predetermined rolling direction;
A regulating unit that regulates the movement of the game ball in the predetermined rolling direction; a guiding unit that guides the game ball whose rolling direction has been changed by the operating unit to the second rolling unit; A reverse movement preventing portion for preventing the game ball having changed direction from moving backward, wherein the auxiliary rolling portion has an inlet portion communicating with the first rolling portion and an outlet portion communicating with the second rolling portion in the same direction. , And at least a part of the bottom surface portion is configured to be inclined downward in the traveling direction of the game ball, and the action portion is configured as one side wall portion of the auxiliary rolling portion. The wall surface of the one side wall portion is configured to be inclined with respect to the predetermined rolling direction so as to narrow the course of the rolling game ball, and substantially in the horizontal direction in the rolling direction of the game ball. And at least one of the auxiliary rolling portions Part is configured to be shielded from a player, the regulation part has a substantially planar wall surface configured to face at least a direction opposite to the predetermined rolling direction, and the rolling game area Is provided with a rebound preventing portion so as to face the regulating portion, and the guide portion is configured as one side wall portion of the auxiliary rolling portion, and the wall surface of the one side wall portion has a curved shape. A gaming machine characterized by being constituted.

Claims (1)

Claims: 1. A game member having a rolling game area in which a game ball can roll in a game area in which a game ball can flow down, wherein the rolling game area has a first A rolling part and a second rolling part are provided, and at least one auxiliary rolling part for guiding a game ball from the first rolling part to the second rolling part is provided, and the auxiliary rolling part is provided. An action portion for changing a rolling direction of the game ball rolling from the first rolling portion to the auxiliary rolling portion in a direction intersecting the predetermined rolling direction; A gaming machine comprising: a regulation unit that regulates movement of a game ball in a predetermined rolling direction.