JP2003210709A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To significantly enhance the enjoyability of a game machine such as a pachinko machine. <P>SOLUTION: A variable display device is mounted at approximately the center of the game board of a pachinko machine 1. The variable display device has a liquid crystal display part and a center frame provided to surround the liquid crystal display part. A stage member is mounted below the center frame. The stage member has an upper stage and a lower stage. A variety of ribs for controlling the movement of game balls is provided at the boundary between the stages. The game balls guided from a side flow passage of the center frame to the lower stage are guided to the upper stage via a communication passage and to an output groove. <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.
The game ball does not roll smoothly in the
There is a risk that the movement of the ball will be of little interest
there were. 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
The rolling game area can be contacted with the game ball
Has a specific wall surface, and at least the wall surface
At least one restricting portion for restricting the movement of the game ball
Provided, at least a part of the periphery of the specific wall surface,
At least game balls rolling in the rolling game area can be contacted
Specific slope that is inclined to the wall in
The specific inclined surface is provided from the specific wall surface side.
That it is inclined in the direction toward the back side of the side wall surface.
A gaming machine characterized by: According to the above means 1, the movement of the game ball is restricted.
At least part of the periphery of the specific wall surface
Near the periphery of specific wall surface due to the constant slope
The movable range of the game ball compared to near the center of the wall
Is wider toward the back of the wall. to this
More temporarily around the regulation part (especially near a specific slope)
A member is provided so that the area around the specific slope
Rolling the game ball more smoothly even if
Can be made. In addition, rolling the game ball along a specific wall
Game balls rolling from other places when moving
Collides with the end of the regulation part (specific wall surface),
When the occurrence of defects that change the direction is reduced
In both cases, the game ball is at the approximate center of the specific wall along the specific slope
It is easy to be guided near the part. As a result, more play balls
Rolling smoothly to improve the interest for the player
Can be. Means 2. In the means 1, the rolling game area
A plurality of specific rolling portions are provided in the region, and the regulating portion
Form a substantially flat plate, at least between the plurality of specific rolling parts
Also protrudes into the rolling game area so as to partition a part.
A gaming machine characterized by the fact that: According to the above means 2, the configuration of the specific inclined surface is provided.
Depending on the formation, for example, a predetermined specific rolling section
The game ball is smoothly guided to the moving part, or the specific rolling part
To make it difficult for the game ball to go from
Can be. In other words, the regulating part partitions a plurality of specific rolling parts
Function and the function to guide the game ball smoothly
Therefore, for example, members having the above-described functions are separately provided.
Use the rolling game area more effectively than
Can be. Also, it is easy to make the game ball perform a predetermined operation.
At the same time, the player can visually recognize the predetermined action,
It is possible to improve the interest in the entertainment. Means 3. 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.
A first rolling part and a second rolling part are provided,
One section of the boundary between the rolling section and the second rolling section includes
At least one restricting portion for partitioning the moving portion is provided so as to protrude,
The regulating portion includes a first wall surface facing the first rolling portion and the first wall surface.
2 having a second wall surface facing the rolling portion,
At least part of the periphery of the wall on at least one side
Rolls at least the first rolling portion or the second rolling portion
Where the game ball can contact
An inclined specific inclined surface is continuously provided, and the specific inclined surface is
From the first wall surface side or the second wall surface side to the rear surface side of the wall surface.
A gaming machine characterized by being inclined in the direction of the edge. [0014] According to the above means 3, both the wall surfaces of the restricting portion are small.
At least part of the periphery of the wall at least on one side
Has a specific slope as described above,
Near the periphery of the first wall or the second wall, approximately the center of the wall
The moving range of the game ball is closer to the back of the wall than in the vicinity
Spreading more towards. As a result, if the regulatory department
Other members are provided around (especially near a specific slope),
When the area around the constant slope is relatively narrow
Even so, the game balls can be rolled more smoothly.
In addition, the game ball rolls along the first rolling portion or the second rolling portion.
In such a case, the game ball is restricted by the regulation portion (the first wall surface or
When it hits the end of the second wall, its rolling direction changes
In addition to reducing the occurrence of inconveniences,
The ball is approximately in the middle of the first or second wall along the specific slope
It is easy to be guided near the center. As a result, play balls
Roll smoothly and improve the interest for players
be able to. Furthermore, depending on the configuration of the specific inclined surface,
For example, a game ball is smoothly invited from the first rolling section to the second rolling section.
Leading the ball or going from the second rolling section to the first rolling section
Or it can be difficult. As a result,
In addition to making it easier to perform
Allows the technician to visually recognize and further enhance the interest
You. Note that the specific inclination is applied only to the first wall surface or the second wall surface.
If it is configured to provide a slope, the first rolling portion side or the second
It is possible to increase the guiding of the game ball only on the rolling part side.
Wear. Thereby, one of the first rolling portion and the second rolling portion
Control the transfer of game balls from one to the other and
Transfer of the game ball can be suppressed. This allows
Give a predetermined direction to the rolling direction of the game ball, and
The constant operation can be easily performed. In addition, regulations
The function that the part separates the first rolling part and the second rolling part,
Because it has a function to guide smoothly, for example,
In comparison with the case where members with each function are provided separately,
The dynamic game area can be used more effectively. Means 4. In the means 3, the rolling game area
Area in the extending direction of the first rolling portion and the second rolling portion.
At least one of both ends of the first rolling part
At least one that can guide the game ball from the second rolling part
Auxiliary rolling portions are provided so as to communicate with the two rolling portions.
The regulating portion includes at least the first wall surface side.
A first regulating portion provided with a specific inclined surface;
The restricting portion is adjacent to the auxiliary rolling portion and has a specific slope.
At least one part is inclined toward the end on the auxiliary rolling part side.
A gaming machine characterized by being configured to be inclined. [0016] According to the means 4, the first restricting portion is provided with a small amount.
At least on the first wall side and at the end on the auxiliary rolling part side.
Thus, a specific inclined surface is formed. That is, the first rolling
The region near the end of the part is opened to the second rolling part side.
And the game ball moves out of the first rolling part to the auxiliary rolling part.
When the game ball is more easily directed to the second rolling part
You. As a result, the game balls can be guided more smoothly.
Wear. Further, one end of the first regulating portion is adjacent to the auxiliary rolling portion.
By doing so, for example, on the predetermined side wall of the auxiliary rolling part
The game ball hits and bounces back to the first rolling part side
The bouncing ball will stop at the one end.
Will be used. For this reason, the game ball moves to the first rolling part.
Problems such as reversal are reduced. Means 5. In means 4, the auxiliary rolling section
Is a side wall portion substantially facing a specific inclined surface of the first regulating portion.
And the wall surface of the side wall portion faces the auxiliary rolling portion.
In order to narrow the course of the rolling game balls,
It is configured to be inclined with respect to the direction of presence
A gaming machine. According to the means 5, the first rolling portion is rolled.
So that the moving game ball cannot go straight,
The area is narrow. Therefore, the game ball moves along the side wall.
By rolling, the rolling direction of the game ball changes,
The game ball can be more reliably guided to the second rolling portion.
You. Also, the wall surface of the side wall portion rolls toward the auxiliary rolling portion.
It is configured to narrow the course of incoming game balls
However, identification of the wall surface of the side wall portion and the first regulating portion
Because it is configured so that the inclined surface is substantially opposed,
The course of the game ball is not narrowed. Therefore, both
The trouble that the game ball becomes difficult to pass between
Reduced. Means 6 In the means 4 or the means 5,
In the first rolling portion, the game ball moves toward the first wall surface.
Rolling along the first wall surface while restricting the heading movement
However, at the location where the specific inclined surface is provided,
The regulation will be lifted and the vehicle will roll along the specified slope
A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured as follows. According to the above means 6, the first wall is restricted by the first wall.
The rolling direction of the game ball rolling along the first wall surface
However, where there is a specific slope,
Change along the specific slope due to lack of control
It becomes. As a result, the specific slope is the rolling direction of the game ball.
Plays a role in promoting game change and guides game balls more smoothly
Can be Means 7. Means 3 to 6
And a prize winning means for allowing a prize of the game ball,
In the second rolling portion, the game ball is directed toward the winning means.
A derivable part is provided, and the regulating part is
The second in which the specific inclined surface is provided on the second wall surface side
A regulating part, wherein the second regulating part is adjacent to the lead-out part
And the lead-out portion in the extending direction
The specific inclined surface is provided at the end opposite to the side or near the end.
A gaming machine characterized by being used. According to the above-mentioned means 7, it is possible to move the
2 The game ball rolling on the rolling part hits the peripheral edge of the second regulating part.
The problem that the rolling direction changes
Is reduced, and the game ball moves along the specified slope.
Therefore, it is easy to be guided to the derivation unit. As a result,
Roll the ball more smoothly and improve the fun for the player
Can be achieved. Means 8. Means 1 to 7
The regulating portion has a substantially flat plate shape, and its peripheral portion is
Taper due to the specific slope provided
A gaming machine characterized by being. According to the above means 8, the regulating portion of the substantially flat body is
Since the peripheral edge is tapered, the above means 1 to means
7 is further enhanced. Means 9 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 can be contacted with the game ball
Specific wall surface and a specific inclined surface inclined with respect to the wall surface
Are connected to each other, and the specific inclined surface is
Incline in the direction from the front side to the rear side of the constant wall
In the rolling game area, the game ball is
The movement toward the specific wall surface is regulated while
Rolling along the area where the specific slope is provided
The regulation has been removed and along the specified slope
A gaming machine characterized by being configured to roll. According to the above means 9, the specific wall surface is restricted.
The rolling direction of the game ball rolling along the specific wall surface
However, where there is a specific slope,
Change along the specific slope due to lack of control
It becomes. As a result, the specific slope is the rolling direction of the game ball.
Plays a role in promoting game change and guides game balls more smoothly
Can be Means 10. In the means 1 or 2,
In the rolling game area, the game ball is moved to the specific wall surface.
Rolling along the specific wall while restricting the heading movement
However, at the location where the specific inclined surface is provided,
The regulation will be lifted and the vehicle will roll along the specified slope
A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured as follows. According to the above means 10, the specific wall surface is restricted.
The rolling direction of the game ball rolling along the specific wall while being rolled
However, where there is a specific slope,
Change along the specific slope due to lack of control
It becomes. As a result, the specific slope is the rolling direction of the game ball.
Plays a role in promoting game change and guides game balls more smoothly
Can be Means 11. Any of means 1 to 10
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 12. Any of the means 1 to 11
, 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, just 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 prize chat
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 portion 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 flow path 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 of the lower part of 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.
Stage member 4 corresponding to a second rolling portion or a specific rolling portion
0, the longitudinal direction of the stage member 40 (lateral
Direction). The lower stage 42 is used in the present embodiment.
The upper stage 4 corresponds to a first rolling portion or a specific rolling portion.
1 and in parallel with the upper stage 41
It is formed as follows. The game ball rolling surface of the upper stage 41 has
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 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. Each rib has a generally flat shape, and the lower stage
Front wall as first wall facing 42 and upper stage
And a back wall as a second wall facing 41. Each
The front wall surface of the step and the wall surface of the boundary step 57 are flush with each other.
ing. Each rib regulates the movement of the game ball B,
It corresponds to a regulating section that separates the stage 41 from the lower stage 42.
You. More specifically, it corresponds to the front side of the convex portion 43.
Thus, on both sides of the lead-out groove 46, the lead-out grooves 4
The inner rib 60 as a second regulating portion is adjacent to
Each is provided. Upper step on the back wall of each inner rib 60
The game ball B rolling the stage 41 can be contacted.
You. Each inner rib 60 is positioned from the front of the pachinko machine 1.
Seen, it is formed in a substantially triangular shape. One side that protrudes
Is the end of each inner rib 60 on the side of the lead-out groove 46 in the left-right direction.
Opening (inner end) on the front side of the lead-out groove 46
It is formed so as to extend in a substantially vertical direction from the peripheral edge.
The other side is a convex 43 and a concave from the upper end of the inner end.
Inclined in a substantially arc shape toward the vicinity of each boundary with the portion 44.
You. A part of the peripheral edge of the back wall surface of each inner rib 60
In the vicinity of one side of the substantially arc shape,
A tapered surface 60a as a specific inclined surface is connected to the back wall surface.
This portion of each inner rib 60 is outwardly formed.
It tapers in the direction (see FIG. 8). Therefore, on
The lead-out groove 46 in the extending direction of each stage 41, 42
At least a tapered surface 6 is provided at the end opposite to the end and near the end.
0a is provided. Tapered surface 60a is up
Direction from the stage 41 to the lower stage 42
It is inclined to. Here, the back wall is
Corresponds to the specific wall surface in the form, and the tapered surface 60a is specified
Inclined from the wall side to the back side of the side wall.
Configuration. Also, corresponding to the front side of both upper inclined surfaces 45.
As shown in FIG.
Have been killed. Is each outer rib 61 the front of the pachinko machine 1
It is formed in a substantially triangular shape when viewed from above. One side that protrudes
Is the outer end in the left-right direction of each outer rib 61,
At substantially the same position as the left and right ends of the rolling path 50, substantially vertical
It is formed so as to stand up in the direction. That is,
The outer end has a configuration adjacent to a communication path 70 described later.
ing. The left and right ends are regulated side wall portions 7 described later.
6 are configured to face each other. Meanwhile, the other side
From the upper end of the outer end, the upper inclined surface 45 and the recess
44 are inclined in a substantially arc shape toward the vicinity of each boundary. On the periphery of each outer rib 61, on the front wall side
In this case, a tapered surface 61a as a specific inclined surface is connected to the front wall surface.
The outer rib 61 is formed so as to be in contact therewith.
Is tapered outward. The tapered surface 61a
From the lower stage 42 to the upper stage 41
It is inclined toward the direction. Therefore, near the outer end of each outer rib 61
Beside, the tapered surface 61a faces the outer end.
It is configured to be inclined. Here, the front wall
The surface corresponds to the specific wall surface in the present embodiment, and the tapered surface
60a is a direction from the specific wall surface side to the rear surface side of the wall surface
It is configured to be inclined to. Also, as mentioned above
The front wall surface of the outer rib 61 is flush with the wall surface of the boundary step 57
Because of the configuration, a part of the boundary step 57 is also
It can be seen as part of a specific wall. 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. Toes
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. Therefore, at least one of the front wall surfaces of each outer rib 61
The game ball B can be brought into contact with the section. 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.
B is difficult to move from each upstream portion 71 to the rolling path 50 side.
Is formed with a stepped portion 73. Also, the upstream part 71 and the lower part
At the boundary with the flow part 72, the game ball rolled to the downstream part 72
To prevent B from returning to the upstream section 71 again,
A step portion 78 is provided as a portion. The upstream side of each upstream section 71 (the right side of the pachinko machine 1)
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 portion 75
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. The wall surface of each guide portion 75 is
The tapered surface 61a provided near the outer end of the
They are facing each other. For this reason, each guide part 75 is provided with the rolling path 5
It is designed to narrow the course of the game ball B rolling
Although it is formed, the course of the game ball B is narrowed substantially
Not been. As a result, the game ball B passes between the two
The occurrence of troubles such as hardening is reduced. Further, the stage member 40 is
A restricting side wall portion 76 is provided on the outer end side of the control member.
The wall surface of the regulating side wall portion 76 rolls on the rolling path 50.
Facing the direction opposite to the predetermined rolling direction of the game ball B,
As described above, the movement of the game ball B in the predetermined rolling direction is restricted.
Playing a role. 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 of the side 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 number of communication passages 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 section. The wall of the downstream side wall 79
The surface is not limited to a curved shape, and may be a substantially planar shape. However
In the downstream corner, the rolling force of the game ball is relatively weak
The rolling force of the game ball B is reduced as much as possible.
In order to guide the game ball B smoothly, the wall surface is curved
The shape is more preferable. Further, each communication passage 70 has
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 on 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. At this time, as described above, the outer rib 61 is
The roller surface 61a is formed, and the end of the rolling path 50 is
Because the ball is opened by two sides, the game ball B
It is easier to be guided to the flow part 72 side. The game ball B goes 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. 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. A game ball B that does not completely climb 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. [0092] As described above, the lead-out groove 46 is actuated.
Since it is provided immediately above the car 13,
The game ball B derived from
It is easy to win the car 13. Also, 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 outer rib 61 is tapered.
The surface 61a is formed, and the end of the rolling path 50 is located on the downstream portion 72 side.
Is opened by the guide portion 75.
Therefore, the rolling area near the end of the rolling path 50 is narrowed.
Also, the game ball B can be rolled more smoothly. Ma
Also, the tapered surface 61a is moved from the lower stage 42 side to the upper stage
Because it is inclined in the direction toward the page 41,
The ball B is more easily guided to the downstream portion 72 side. Further, a tapered surface 60a of the inner rib 60 is provided.
The game ball B that has passed through the concave portion 44
When it hits the end of the rib 60, its rolling direction changes
In addition to reducing the occurrence of inconveniences,
B is guided in the direction of the lead-out groove 46 along the tapered surface 60a.
Cheap. Further, the outer rib 61 is provided only on the front wall side.
A tapered surface 61a is provided and provided on the back wall side.
Absent. As a result, the lower stage 4
The game ball B is easy to go from the 2 side to the upper stage side
From the upper stage 41 side to the lower stage 42 side.
It becomes difficult to carry. Therefore, the predetermined direction in the rolling direction of the game ball B
Give direction to the game ball B more securely upper stage 4
1 can be led. As a result, the game is played on the rolling game area.
Ball B can roll more smoothly and play
Ball B rolls from lower stage 42 to upper stage 41
Operation, rolling operation toward the leading groove 46, etc.
And make them more visible to the player,
It is possible to improve the interest in the entertainment. The inner rib 60 and the outer rib 61 are
A function to separate the upper and lower stages 41 and 42, and a game ball
B has a function to guide B smoothly.
Rolling game than when separate members with
The area can be used more effectively. Note that the contents described in the above embodiment are limited.
However, for example, the following may be performed. (A) Near the end of the rolling path 50 in the longitudinal direction
In this case, for example, the width of the rolling path 50 is reduced,
By inclining the road 50 toward the outer rib 61,
B is in contact with the front wall surface of the outer rib 61 and the end of the rolling path 50
It may be configured to roll in the vicinity. Like this
In the vicinity of the longitudinal end of the rolling path 50,
B rolls along the tapered surface 61a based on its own weight.
Change the moving direction. In this way, the guide section
Not only by the action of 75, but also the rolling direction of the game ball B
Because it can be changed, the rolling direction of the game ball B more reliably
Can be changed to guide the game ball B more smoothly.
You. (B) Upper stage 41 and lower stage 4
Eliminates the height difference between the two and almost flat rolling motion without height difference
Even when the ribs 60 and 61 are protruded from the work area,
Good. (C) In the above embodiment, each rib 60,
61 is provided along the left-right direction. Limited to this
Instead, the orientation of the various ribs may be any orientation. For example,
So that it extends in the front-back direction when viewed from the front of the dick machine 1
Various ribs may be provided. (D) 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. (E) 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. (F) The present invention is different from the above-described 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 ball outlet channel, 30 ... Side passage forming part of guide means, guide portion or part of ball outlet channel, 31 ... Center Decorative lens, 32 ... Side decorative lens, 40 ... Stage member having a rolling game area, 41 ... Upper stage as a second rolling part or specific rolling part, 42 ... First rolling part or specific rolling part Lower stage, 43 ... convex portion, 44 ... concave portion, 45 ... upper inclined surface, 46 ... leading groove as leading portion,
50: rolling path as specific rolling surface, 51: central inclined surface,
52: sliding surface, 55: discharge recess, 56: inclined portion, 57:
A boundary step portion as a specific boundary portion or a specific step portion, 60...
Inner ribs as second restricting portions or restricting portions, 61... Outer ribs as first restricting portions or restricting portions, 60 a, 61 a, tapered surfaces as specific inclined surfaces, 70, communication passages as auxiliary rolling portions, 71 ... an upstream portion constituting a bottom portion of the auxiliary rolling portion, 72
... a downstream portion constituting the bottom portion of the auxiliary rolling portion, 75 ... a guide portion as one side wall portion of the auxiliary rolling portion, 76 ... a regulating side wall portion,
77: guide inclined surface, 78: stepped portion, 79: downstream side wall portion as guide portion, B: game ball.

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[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 the ball can roll, and a prize winning means for allowing a prize of the game ball; a first rolling section extending in parallel to a predetermined direction in the rolling game area; A moving part and a second rolling part are provided, and at least one of both end parts in the extending direction of the first rolling part and the second rolling part, a second part from the first rolling part.
At least one auxiliary rolling portion capable of guiding a game ball to a rolling portion is provided so as to communicate with the both rolling portions, and the second rolling portion includes a game ball directed to the winning means. Is provided, and in one section of a boundary portion between the first rolling section and the second rolling section,
At least one first restricting portion and second restricting portion that partition the two rolling portions are protruded, and each of the restricting portions includes a first wall surface facing the first rolling portion,
A second wall surface facing the second rolling portion, and at least a part of a peripheral edge of the wall surface on at least one of the both wall surfaces has at least the first rolling portion or the second rolling portion.
A specific inclined surface inclined with respect to the wall surface is continuously provided at a portion where the game ball rolling on the rolling portion can abut, and the first regulating portion is provided at least on the first wall surface side with the specific inclined surface. Along with the auxiliary rolling portion, at least a portion of the specific inclined surface is configured to be inclined toward an end on the auxiliary rolling portion side, the auxiliary rolling portion, The side wall portion of the side wall portion substantially opposes the specific inclined surface of the first regulating portion, and the wall surface of the side wall portion narrows the course of the game ball rolling toward the auxiliary rolling portion. The game ball is configured to be inclined with respect to the extending direction, and in the first rolling portion, the game ball rolls along the first wall surface while the movement toward the first wall surface direction is restricted, and the identification is performed. In places where slopes are provided, the regulations are removed and the identification The second regulating portion is provided so as to roll along an inclined surface, the second regulating portion is provided with the specific inclined surface at least on the second wall surface side, and is provided adjacent to the lead-out portion, and A gaming machine, wherein the specific inclined surface is provided at or near an end opposite to the lead-out portion.

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 includes a game in the rolling game area. The ball has a specific wall surface that can be abutted, and at least one restricting portion that restricts the movement of the game ball is provided by at least the wall surface, and at least the rolling game area is provided on the periphery of the specific wall surface. In a portion where the rolling game ball can contact, a specific inclined surface inclined with respect to the wall surface is continuously provided, and the specific inclined surface is inclined in a direction from the specific wall surface side toward the back side of the side wall surface. A gaming machine characterized by the following.