JP2003220201A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To dramatically improve amusement in a game machine such as a pachinko game machine. <P>SOLUTION: A pattern display device is fitted to nearly the center part of the game panel of the pachinko game machine. The pattern display device comprises a pattern display part and a center panel 17 provided so as to surround it. The center panel 17 is provided with an introduction port 33 for introducing a game ball shot toward a game field and a passage 43 for guiding the game ball downward from the introduction port 33. The passage 43 opens toward the front surface of the pachinko game machine so that a player can watch the game ball from there. <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 kind of gaming machine, a game board was equipped with a symbol display device etc.
Pachinko machines are known. With such a pachinko machine
Is equipped with a prize winning device etc. below the symbol display device.
Various types of play are based on the
A skill state, for example, a jackpot state advantageous to the player, is derived.
It is. [0003] A center panel is provided around the symbol display device.
The center panel has a stage on which game balls can roll.
Page is provided. Game ball guided to the stage
After rolling on the stage for a while,
Depending on the way, a prize may be won. others
Player expects the behavior of the game ball on the stage
We pay attention with feeling. [0004] A game ball is placed on the center panel.
So-called warp channel
Some mechanisms are provided. Warp flow path
To increase the inductivity of the ball, such as inside the center panel
In this, the section from the entrance to the exit was formed in a cylindrical shape
There are many things. For this reason, the game ball passing through the warp flow path
Players are difficult to see, making players uneasy
And the behavior of the game ball
For players who do not
Was. The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems.
The purpose is to make it easy to see the movement of the game ball
To provide gaming machines that can dramatically improve interest.
To provide. 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
And guiding means for guiding the game ball while flowing down.
The at least one guiding member may include the at least one guiding member.
Arranged so as to surround the flow path for the game ball to flow down
At least one section of the downflow path.
A gaming machine characterized by an open space. According to the above-mentioned means 1, at least the downflow path is required.
Because one section is open, this open part is
By turning to the side, the movement of the guided game ball
It becomes visible to technicians, and as a result,
It is. In addition, work to clear ball clogging and guidance from the open part
It is relatively easy to clean the means (induction channel).
Wear. Also, the part that is easy for the player to see is a predetermined transparent part.
Game with guidance means made of material and made cylindrical
Although there are machines, the structure of the above-mentioned means 1 is different from that of such a game machine.
In the gaming machine, the specified transparent members are separately assembled.
There is no need to reduce the number of parts,
While further improving visibility.
Can be planned. In addition, the front of gaming machines such as pachinko machines
Use a glass plate, etc. placed on the side as one of the guide members
However, if this is done, the
Low visibility due to damage or damage to the lath plate, etc.
Glass plate etc. as the guide member.
It is more preferable not to use it. The flow path is
The path on which the game ball flows is indicated. Means 2. In the game area where game balls can flow down
And guiding means for guiding the game ball while flowing down.
The guiding means includes a downflow path for causing the game balls to flow down.
Around and along the downflow path
And a plurality of guide members.
At least one section of the lower route is open
A gaming machine. According to the above-mentioned means 2, at least the downflow path is required.
Because one section is open, this open part is
By turning to the side, the movement of the guided game ball
It becomes visible to technicians, and as a result,
It is. In addition, work to clear ball clogging and guidance from the open part
Cleaning of the means can be performed relatively easily. Also,
The part that is easily visible to the player is constituted by a predetermined transparent member.
Some gaming machines have guidance means that are formed and cylindrical,
Compared to such a gaming machine, the gaming machine having the configuration of the above means 2 has
Indicates that the specified transparent member is not separately assembled.
Reduction of the number of materials, simplification of the configuration of the gaming machine or the assembly process, etc.
And improve visibility even further.
Wear. It is also installed on the front side of pachinko and other gaming machines.
Consider using a glass plate or the like as one of the guiding members.
However, if this is done, the glass plate etc.
Damage or damage may result in reduced visibility
Therefore, it is better not to use a glass plate etc.
More preferred. In addition, the downflow path is such that the game ball flows.
Point to the path down. Means 3. In the means 1 or the means 2,
The guiding means is provided along the entire section or almost the entire section of the flow path.
A gaming machine characterized by being open to the public. According to the above means 3, a longer section, a game
The movement of the ball becomes visible to the player, further enhancing interest
Lead on. Means 4. Means 1 to 3
And the open portion is located at the front of the game area.
It is formed toward a predetermined range over the approximate center of the skill area
A gaming machine characterized by: According to the means (4), the open portion is free of play.
The player will face the game ball more easily.
Thus, the visibility of the game ball is further improved. Similarly, "open the
At least a portion of the portion is viewed from the front of the game area;
Is configured to be visible. "
Is also good. Means 5 Means 1 to 4
And the open portion is substantially perpendicular to the flowing direction of the game ball.
The opening width in the direction becomes smaller than the diameter of the game ball.
A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured as follows. According to the above means 5, the opening width is a game ball.
Is smaller than the diameter of the
It is possible to prevent the problem of running out. Means 6 Means 1 to 5
And in at least one section of the downflow path,
A regulation unit for regulating the play of the game ball from an open portion.
A gaming machine characterized by having a. According to the means (6), the game ball is opened from the open portion.
To prevent the ball from popping out,
Can be higher. In addition, "the said regulation part is the said
It should be provided separately from the guidance means. "
"The restricting portion is provided integrally with the guide member.
To do ". Be provided integrally with the guide member
Thus, the number of parts can be reduced. Also,
"The restricting section is provided in at least one section of the flow path.
And it is provided along the downflow path. "
You may. This allows the game ball to jump out of the open area
Can be more reliably prevented, and the
You. Means 7 In the game area where game balls can flow down
And guiding means for guiding the game ball while flowing down.
The guiding means is provided around the flow path of the game ball.
And a plurality of invitations arranged along the downflow path.
A plurality of guide portions, each of the plurality of guide portions
At least one of the members is spaced apart from the other guide member;
A gaming machine characterized in that it has a configuration. According to the above means 7, a plurality of guide members are provided.
At least one of the guide members is separated from another guide member.
Therefore, the guidance means should be the entire area or almost the entire area of the downflow path of the game ball.
, A gap is generated. Therefore, this gap
(Separated part) is directed to the player,
The movement of the playing ball is visible to the player,
Therefore, the interest can be improved. Also, from the separated part,
Easily clean up the umbrellas, clean the guidance means, etc.
be able to. In addition, a part that is easy for the player to see
Guide means made of a transparent member
Some gaming machines have
In the gaming machine having the configuration of step 7, predetermined transparent members and the like are separately assembled.
Because it is not attached, the number of parts is reduced, the configuration of the gaming machine or
In addition to simplifying the assembly process, further visibility
Can be improved. In addition, games such as pachinko machines
A glass plate, etc., arranged on the front side of the machine
It may be possible to use
If the glass plate is damaged or damaged,
The visibility may be reduced,
It is more preferable not to use a metal plate or the like. In addition, the downflow
The route indicates a route along which the game ball flows. Means 8 In the means 7, the separated portion
Is located approximately at the center of the game area from the front of the game area.
Characterized by being configured to face in a range
Technical machine. According to the above-mentioned means 8, the separated portion is free of play.
The player will face the game ball more easily.
Thus, the visibility of the game ball is further improved. Similarly, "the separation
At least a portion of the portion is viewed from the front of the game area;
Is configured to be visible. "
Is also good. Means 9 In the means 7 or 8,
The separation distance in the direction substantially perpendicular to the downflow direction of the game ball is
Specially, it is configured to be smaller than the diameter of the game ball.
A gaming machine to be a sign. According to the above-mentioned means 9, the above-mentioned separation interval is a game.
Because it is narrower than the diameter of the ball, the game ball is
The problem of jumping out can be prevented. Means 10. Any of means 7 to 9
In at least one section of the flow path,
Regulation for restricting the play of the game ball from the separated portion
A gaming machine characterized by having a section. According to the means 10, the game is played from the separated portion.
Prevents the ball from jumping out and prevents game balls from guiding
Can be further enhanced. In addition, "the said regulation part is a front
That it is provided integrally with the guide member. "
No. By being provided integrally with the guide member, the number of parts
Reduction can be achieved. Also, "the regulating unit is
In at least one section of the downflow route,
That are provided along the line. " This
To prevent game balls from jumping out of the space
And more inductive. Means 11. Any of means 1 to 10
In at least one of the plurality of guide members
One is that it is composed of a linear body that extends linearly.
A gaming machine characterized by: According to the above means 11, the number of guide members is reduced.
Since one of them is a linear body,
The interval (open area) increases, and the visibility of the game ball increases.
You. In addition, the linear body has a substantially linear shape and a curved shape.
Things and meandering things are included. Means 12. Any of the means 1 to 11
, At least one of the plurality of guide members
Is that it is constituted by a plate having a predetermined wall surface
A gaming machine characterized by: According to the means 12, the number of guide members is reduced.
Since one of them is a plate having a predetermined wall,
At least in the area where the gaming member is provided
Means that the area where the game ball is regulated increases, and
Round. In addition, the plate body has a substantially linear shape and a curved shape.
Things and meandering things are included. Means 13 In the means 12, the predetermined wall
A guide groove is formed on the surface along the flow path of the game ball.
A gaming machine characterized by being used. [0033] According to the means 13, the play is provided by the guide groove.
The inducibility of the ball increases. Note that the guide groove is
If it is recessed from the fixed wall,
Can be narrower and make the guidance means more compact
be able to. Means 14. In the game area where game balls can flow down
In the above, the guiding means for guiding the game ball while flowing down
Provided, the guiding means sandwiches the flow down path of the game ball
It is constituted by a pair of plate bodies facing each other,
The opposing interval is configured to be smaller than the diameter of the game ball.
The opposite surfaces of the two plate members are provided with one line along the flow path.
A pair of guide grooves are formed, and a space between bottom portions of the both guide grooves is provided.
Is configured to be wider than the diameter of the game ball.
A gaming machine characterized by the fact that: According to the above means 14, a pair of opposing
Guide game balls along guide grooves formed in the plate
To open the guiding means along the downflow path
be able to. Therefore, turn this open part to the player side
This allows the player to see the movement of the guided game ball.
It is possible to improve the interest. Ma
Also, from the open part, clear the clogged ball and clean the guiding means.
Cleaning can be performed relatively easily. Also, the player
The part that is easily visible is made of a predetermined transparent member
Some gaming machines have guidance means that are shaped like
Compared to a simple gaming machine, the gaming machine having the configuration of
No fixed transparent members, etc. are separately assembled, so the number of parts
Reduce the number of machines, simplify the structure of the gaming machine or the assembly process, etc.
At the same time, the visibility can be further improved.
In addition, a gala installed on the front side of pachinko and other gaming machines
It is also conceivable to use a steel plate as one of the guiding members
However, when doing so, the glass plate etc. was damaged
Damage may result in reduced visibility.
Therefore, it is better not to use a glass plate or the like as the guiding member.
Good. In addition, in the flow-down route, the game ball flows down.
The path is different from the specific flow path. In addition, the plate body
And at least one of the guide grooves, a substantially linear one, bay
Includes curved and meandering items. Means 15. In the game area where game balls can flow down
In the above, the guiding means for guiding the game ball while flowing down
Provided, the guiding means, along the flow path of the game ball
A plate body arranged, and a plurality of plate bodies arranged along the plate body.
A linear body, and the plate and a plurality of linear bodies;
Are spaced apart from each other, and the spacing is
Specially, it is configured to be smaller than the diameter of the game ball.
A gaming machine to be a sign. According to the means 15, the plate and the plurality of linear members
Since the game ball can be guided along the body, the guiding part
Open at least part of the minute along the downflow path
Can be. Therefore, it is necessary to point this open part to the player side.
And the movement of the guided game ball is visually approved by the player.
Noh, and as a result, the interest is improved. Also,
Work to clear clogged balls, cleaning of guidance means, etc. from the open part
Can be performed relatively easily. Also, the player's visibility
The easy-to-use part is made of a predetermined transparent member and has a cylindrical shape.
Some gaming machines are equipped with different guidance means.
In comparison with the gaming machine, the gaming machine having the configuration of the means 15 has a predetermined configuration.
Since transparent members are not separately assembled, the number of members is reduced.
To reduce the number of machines, simplify the structure of the gaming machine or the assembly process, etc.
In addition, the visibility can be further improved. Ma
In addition, glass provided on the front side of pachinko and other gaming machines
It is also conceivable to use a plate or the like as one of the guide members
However, if this is done, the glass plate etc.
Otherwise, it may be damaged and may reduce the visibility.
Therefore, it is better not to use a glass plate or the like as the guiding member.
Good. In addition, in the flow-down route, the game ball flows down.
The path is different from the specific flow path. In addition, the plate body
And at least one of the linear bodies, a substantially linear one, bay
Includes curved and meandering items. Means 16. Any of the means 1 to 15
, A specific game member is provided in the game area,
A rolling game area in which the game balls are allowed to roll on fixed game members.
And the guiding means is integrated with the specific game member.
Provided, and the game ball flowing down the game area is rolled.
The feature is that it is configured to guide to the dynamic game area
A gaming machine. Means 17. In the means 16, the specific play
The technical member is located around a variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information.
That it is composed of a center panel
A gaming machine characterized by: Means 18. Any of the means 1 to 17
At least one light emission along said flow-down path
Means are arranged so that the player passes between said guide members
It is configured so that light emission from the light emitting means can be visually recognized.
A gaming machine characterized by that: According to the means (18), the player can be guided
Light emission can be seen from the separated or open part of
You. In other words, what intervenes between the player and the light emitting means
Because there is no or less light emission effect by light emitting means
It will be powerful. Also, for the player,
Because the game ball passes on the near side of the means,
The effect of the movement of the game ball creates a further synergistic effect
In addition, the interest can be further improved. The light emitting hand
The step may be configured to be disposed on a part of the guide member.
In addition, even if it is configured to be separated from the guiding means,
Good. Means 19. Any of the means 1 to 18
, 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 the placed prize means, specific conditions
Is established, a special game value is given. DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS [First Embodiment]
The first of pachinko machines (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko machines”)
An embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine is a game board.
11 is provided substantially vertically on the front of the game board 11.
A game surface 12 as a placed game area is formed.
You. In the center of the game board 11, a symbol table as a variable display device
The display device 13 and the ordinary symbol display device 16 are incorporated.
You. The symbol display device 13 has a substantially length of a liquid crystal display
It has a rectangular design display section 15. Symbol display section 15
Surround the center panel as a specific game member
17 are provided. About center panel 17
Further details will be described later. Below the center panel 17, a winning means is provided.
Working port 18 is provided. Entrance of working port 18
Is provided with a pair of opening and closing blades 19 to plan a game ball.
It is difficult for game balls to enter the open position and the operating port 18
Can be in the closed position. Based on winning the working port 18
The display device 13 is driven, and the symbol
The symbol as the identification information is displayed. Opening and closing feather 19
A solenoid (not shown) disposed on the back side of the game board 11
Driven by On both sides of the center panel 17, a pair of
An overgate 20 is arranged. Below the working port 18
Is provided with a special winning opening 22. Winner 22 is always
The shutter 23 is closed when the specific condition is satisfied.
Special game state, so-called "big hit" state
Be released. The game board 11 surrounds the game surface 12.
The light decoration part 25 is arranged as shown in FIG. Lightning decoration part 25
Is a transparent or translucent resin panel,
LED decorative lamps (not shown) are
Is placed. In this embodiment, the inner rail and the outer rail
Is hidden in the lightning decoration section 25 and can be seen from the front
I can't. Illustration of nails is omitted.
ing. On the back side of the game board 11, a symbol display device 13 and a prize
A game mechanism (not shown) for controlling the ejection of the ball is provided,
A game ball launching mechanism (not shown) is provided below the gaming mechanism
Have been. Next, the center panel 17 will be described in detail.
You. As shown in FIG. 2, the center panel 17 is a front panel.
27, combine the hood panel 28 and the back panel 29
It is configured. As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG.
The flannel 27 has a horizontal frame 30 extending upward and in the horizontal direction.
Then, from the left and right ends of the horizontal frame 30 downward,
Each of the hanging frames 31 is formed to extend. Left and right
Each lower than the upper and lower inner surfaces of the hanging frame 31
A curved portion 32 that is curved inward is formed. Up and down
Between the curved portions 32 of FIG.
A difference portion 34 is formed. These upper and lower curved portions 32
On the inner surface of the hanging frame 31 and the step 34
Therefore, a pair of left and right first rolling surfaces 35 on which the game balls roll are formed.
Has been established. Therefore, the upper and lower curved portions 32 and the step portion
According to 34, one guiding member or predetermined in this embodiment
A plate having a wall surface is configured. As shown in FIG. 6 and FIG.
As shown, the first rolling surface 35 causes the game ball to jump forward.
The small rail 35a as a restricting part for preventing
It is formed over the entire area except for the difference part 34. As shown in FIGS. 1, 2 and 4, the front panel
A transparent window 30a is formed in the center of the horizontal frame 30 of the
Have been. Two on each side of the transparent window 30a
A translucent window 30b is formed. As shown in FIG.
At the upper end of the horizontal frame 30 is an inlet 33 for introducing a game ball.
Are notched. FIG. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 4, FIG. 7 and FIG.
As described above, the front panel 27 is
Panel 28 is mounted. Hood panel 28
It has a cylindrical appearance with a substantially rectangular surface, and the rear end has a pattern display
It matches the external shape of the part 15. Hood panel 28 left and right
Upper and lower side plates 28a to 28d
The upper and lower side plates 28c, 2 are expanded toward the front.
8d extends parallel to the front. Lower plate 2
A cut 37 is formed in 8d. As shown in FIG.
The left and right corners of the outer periphery of the front end of the hood panel 28 are bays.
It is a curved chamfer 41, and between the upper and lower chamfers 41
As shown in FIG. 6, a substantially trapezoidal protrusion 42 protruding outward is provided.
Is formed. A flange extending between these upper and lower chamfers 41
Game ball by the outer peripheral surface of the
A pair of left and right second rolling surfaces 38 on which the rollers roll are formed.
You. Therefore, the upper and lower chamfers 41 and the protrusions 42
Having one guide member or a predetermined wall surface in the present embodiment.
Plate body is formed. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7,
The second rolling surface 38 prevents the game ball from jumping forward.
Rail 38a as a restricting portion for
It is formed over the whole area excluding. The distance between the first rolling surface 35 and the second rolling surface 38
Is formed slightly wider than the diameter of the game ball,
Guiding means or guiding channel through which game balls can pass
As a passage 43. As a result, the first rolling surface
The passage 43 sandwiched between 35 and the second rolling surface 38 is a symbol display unit.
15 will be disposed on the left and right. In the middle of passage 43
Has a bent portion 44 formed by the step portion 34 and the protruding portion 42
Is done. Therefore, the path of the game ball along the passage 43 is
This corresponds to the downflow path in the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the front surface of the bent portion 44 is fixed.
Because it is covered with the fixed plate 39,
Although it is obstructed, the other passages 43 are open and
The game ball can be visually recognized from the front. Where
The distance between the balls 35a and 38a (the width of the open portion) is
Is smaller than the diameter. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, the rear panel 2
9 is a substrate 45 and a buried portion 4 protruding from the back side of the substrate 45.
6. The back panel 29 is a conductive tree
Made of polycarbonate-based composite resin as fat
Has been established. The front panel 27 is mounted on the front surface of the substrate 45.
Is being worn. The substrate 45 serves as a rear wall for the passage 43.
Thus, the game ball is prevented from falling backward. In other words, the substrate
45 constitutes one guide member. Large in the center of the substrate 45
The insertion hole 48 is formed.
Is inserted. Below the insertion hole 48 is a rolling game area.
Square 50 is formed. Square 50 is lower back
And the slope is formed so that it is lower toward the center.
Have been. In the center, the stagnant game balls fall down
An inclined surface 51 is formed for the purpose. Square 50
A protection wall 52 is mounted on the rear. At the periphery of the insertion hole 48, a part of the
A flange 53 projecting rearward is formed. H
The flange 53 also partially reinforces the plaza 50. Figure
As shown in FIG. 3 and FIG.
The first guide passage 55 is directed rearward as a part of the submerged portion 46
It is formed to protrude. The first guide passage 55 is
Contacts the outlet 33 formed in the horizontal frame 30 of the
Has been continued. A sunk part is located above and below the flange 53
As a part of 46, the second guide passage 56 projects rearward.
It has been formed. The second guide passage 56 is
It is open at the upper end position. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 5
In the two guide paths 55 and 56, the guided game ball is
An inclined passage 57 leading to the right is connected. Inclined passage
57 is a member of a tub structure divided into two branches, the uppermost center of which is
At the lowermost left and right positions
It is connected to the second guide passage 56. Not shown
Is behind the inclined passage 57 to prevent the game balls from falling.
A wall is formed. As shown in FIG. 4, above the insertion hole 48,
A first through hole 48a having a substantially square shape and 4 below the first through hole 48a
A second through-hole 48b and a first through-hole 48a
The third through-holes 48c arranged two by two on the left and right of
Is formed. The first through hole 48a is made of an LED 7
The segment display unit 49 is mounted. In the second through hole 48b
Four first reserved runs consisting of light emitting diodes (LEDs)
Loops 16a to 16d are mounted. In the third through hole 48c
Are equipped with second holding lamps 15a to 15d. First holding lamps 16a to 16d and 7 segments
The display unit 49 displays the lighting state of the transparent window 30a.
The numbers displayed in segments and segments are visually observed. Second reservation line
The pumps 15a to 15d are respectively provided from four translucent windows 30b.
Is seen. Here, the game ball passes through the passage gate 20.
Then, the ordinary symbol display device 16 operates, and the present embodiment
Then, the number from "0" to "9" is variably displayed and 7 segments
The segment is displayed on the display unit 49. Where the given number
When the operation is stopped at (7 in this embodiment), the operation port 1
8 is continuously opened for a certain period of time. usually
The symbol display device 16 controls the number of times the game ball passes through the pass gate 20.
The number can be stored up to four times, and the first hold lamp 16
a to 16d are for displaying the number of reservations.
Therefore, the four first holding lamps 16a to 16d
Even if a game ball passes through the passage gate 20 while it is lit
The first holding lamps 16a to 16d are turned on without being counted.
The game ball must pass through the passage gate 20 as long as it is lit
The normal symbol display device 16 is activated the number of times corresponding to the number of reservations.
I do. As described above, the symbol display device 13 is
The symbol display unit 15 is driven based on a winning in the opening 18
Is caused to perform a predetermined symbol display operation. At this time, the symbol display section
No. 15 can memorize the prize up to four times,
The stay lamps 15a to 15d indicate the number of reservations.
is there. Therefore, the four second holding lamps 15a to 15d
Even if the game ball wins the operation port 18 in the state of being lit,
Not counted, the second hold lamps 15a to 15d are turned on
As long as the game ball does not win
The symbol display unit 15 performs the symbol display operation by the number of times according to the residue.
Do. The center panel 17 thus configured
Is a board of the game surface 12 and the back panel 29 as shown in FIG.
45 is flush with the sinking part 46 and the hood panel 28
About two-thirds of the club is located at the back of the game surface 12.
And The rear end of the hood panel 28 is also the game surface 12
To the symbol display section 15 arranged at the position
Have been abutted. Next, the operation of the pachinko machine constructed as described above.
Will be described. Game by operating the handle (not shown)
The player launches a game ball on the game surface 12. Play ball hits nail
The outlet 3 of the center panel 17
3 is introduced into the center panel 17. Introduced
The game ball travels from the first guide passage 55 to the rear inclined passage 57.
And is further divided right and left to the second guide passage 5
It is sent forward again from 6. Then, descend the passage 43
You. A game ball appears forward from the second guide passage 56 and passes through the passage.
After reaching 43, it is a game except the position of the fixed plate 39
Is always visible to the public. At the fixed plate 39 position
Corresponds to the stepped portion 34 and the projected portion 42 at the bent portion 44.
As the speed of the descent slightly decreases,
Give rotation force. The game ball that has reached the open space 50 has a bent portion 44.
Vertical and horizontal within the square 50 by the special rotation given at the position
And finally leads to the inclined surface 51 according to the inclination.
He falls from here and is returned to the game surface 12 again. Ma
Smell as long as the game ball is in contact with the back panel 29
The static electricity generated by the rolling of the game ball is
9 is grounded to the game board 11 side. As described in detail above, the passage 43 has a pachinko
Because the game is open to the front of the machine,
The movement of the ball is seen by the player, resulting in an increase in interest
Is achieved. Also, from the open part, the work to eliminate the ball clogging
And cleaning of the passage 43 can be performed relatively easily.
You. In addition, the part that is easily visible to the player is a predetermined transparent part.
Game with guidance means made of material and made cylindrical
The gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a predetermined transparency compared to the gaming machine.
Since the lighting parts are not separately assembled, the number of parts
To reduce the number of machines, simplify the structure of the gaming machine or the assembly process, etc.
In addition, the visibility can be further improved. Ma
A pachinko machine is used as one guiding member for forming the passage 43.
Using the glass plate etc. arranged on the front side of
There is no such thing as damage to the glass plate etc.
The occurrence of the condition can be prevented. [Second Embodiment] Next, FIGS.
The pachinko machine according to the second embodiment is described based on
I do. In the second embodiment, the outline of the pachinko machine is as follows.
Since it is the same as the first embodiment, the sensor as the main part
In the present embodiment, only the
The description of the outline of the machine is omitted. The center panel 61 is a book
A specific game member according to the embodiment is configured. Also book
The symbol display section 15 of the embodiment is divided into three equal parts in the horizontal direction.
Symbols are displayed, and each of those symbols
Each of them fluctuates independently. The center panel 61 includes a front panel 62 and a back panel.
It is configured by combining face panels 63. Rear panel
６３63 is a polycarbonate-based composite tree of conductive resin
It is composed of fat. As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10
In addition, the front panel 62 is a horizontal frame extending in the upper horizontal direction.
65, and downward from the left and right ends of the horizontal frame 65.
Therefore, the hanging frame 66 is formed to extend.
Decorative LEDs 67 (FIG. 12)
1) is formed.
You. A second storage box 70 is mounted on the front of the horizontal frame 65.
Is being worn. As shown in FIG. 10, the second storage box
A substantially square first window 70a is formed in the center of the front of the 70
And two second windows on each side of the first window 70a.
70b is formed, and further outside the second window 70b.
The third windows 70c are formed two by two. The above
Similar to the first embodiment, the first window 70a is
The 7-segment display unit 49 is exposed. Second window 70b
The first holding lamps 16a to 16d are exposed.
The second holding lamps 15a to 15d are exposed from the third window 70c.
Has been issued. 7-segment display 49, first hold lamp 16
a to 16d and the functions of the second hold lamps 15a to 15d
This is the same as in the first embodiment. 2nd storage box
A concave portion 69 as a ball receiving portion is formed at the upper end of 70
I have. The front panel 62 has a flange 71 over almost the entire circumference.
Is formed, and the center panel 61 is
On the flange 71
You. Therefore, in the center panel 61, the flange 7
A portion behind one portion is buried inside the game surface 12. The table frame is provided between both lower ends of the hanging frame 66.
They are integrally connected by a frame 72. Table flare
As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the
Shelf 73 is formed at a central position one step lower than both shelves 73.
Is formed with a first open space 74 constituting a rolling game area.
You. The first square 74 is inclined so that it becomes lower toward the center
Have been. In the center, a stagnant game ball is dropped downward.
An inclined surface 76 for lowering is formed. The first open space
A protection wall 75 is formed behind 74. Protective wall 7
5 is provided with a ball receiving base 77 projecting forward.
You. Rolling play on which the game ball can roll on the upper surface of the ball support 77
A circular second square 78 forming a technique area is formed,
In the center, pass so that the game ball can drop to the first open space 74
A hole 79 is formed. Between the horizontal frame 65 and the ball support 77
Are provided with two guide rails 80. Both guides
Are located on the left and right sides of the second square 78.
The adjacent position of the symbol divided into three on the symbol display section 15 (that is,
(A position that does not interfere with the visualization of each symbol)
Is placed. Each guide rail 80 has two more thin frames.
Frame 80a, and both thin frames 80a
They are arranged side by side in the left-right direction at intervals. Double frame 80
a is a guide member or a linear body in the present embodiment.
To achieve. Both narrow frames 80a are placed on the reinforcing frame 81
It is connected in two places below. As shown in FIG. 11, the back of the front panel 62
Is connected to the recess 69 to guide the game ball backward.
A guide passage 82 is formed. Below the guide passage 82
A bounce plate 83 is mounted. Falling game balls are momentum
It bounces on the plate 83 and is further distributed left and right. As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the rear panel
The socket 63 has three exposure holes 85 of the same shape.
You. The exposure hole 85 is a three-part view of the symbol display unit 15.
Each symbol is visually observed from the exposure hole 85 corresponding to the pattern. adjacent
Exposed holes 85 are partitioned by a partition wall 86.
I have. The partition wall 86 is one guiding portion in the present embodiment.
A plate having a material or a predetermined wall surface is configured. Two partitions
The wall 86 is provided just behind the guide rail 80.
Have been. As shown in FIG. 15, on the partition wall 86,
The front side is formed in a concave front, so that
Guide grooves are formed along the directions. FIG.
In the vertical direction of the partition wall 86, two concave portions
86a are formed. Partition wall 86 and guide rail
The upper and lower space surrounded by 80 flows down the game ball.
It is a downflow path 88. In other words, the partition wall 86 and the guide
Performed by rails 80 (two thin frames 80a)
The guidance means in the form of (1) is constituted. Downflow route 8
An inclined surface 90 is formed in the ball receiving base 77 at the bottom of the ball 8.
The game ball falling and abutting on the inclined surface 90 is inward,
That is, it is guided to the second square 78. Above rear panel 63
Game is connected to the guide passage 82
A drop hole 89 for dropping a ball is formed. Exposed hole 8
The decorative LED 67 is fixed to the left and right of the LED 5. Next, the operation of the pachinko machine constructed as described above.
Will be described. Game by operating the handle (not shown)
The player launches a game ball on the game surface 12. Play ball hits nail
The recess 6 of the center panel 61
9 to the rear guide passage 82. Introduced play
The ball falls from the drop hole 89 onto the bounce plate 83, where
It is further distributed to the left and right while bouncing,
Descend. The game ball comes into contact with the inclined surface 90 and
It reaches the second square 78. Game after reaching the downflow route 88
Player plays the game from the front through the gap between the narrow frames 80a.
The ball becomes visible. Also, partition walls from diagonal directions
Game ball can be visually recognized through the gap between 86 and guide rail 80
It becomes. The game ball that reached the second square 78 is the force that dropped
After rolling in the second square 78 for a while,
Falls onto the first square 74. Finally tilted
It is led to the inclined surface 76, falls from here and plays again
It is returned to the surface 12. Also, the back panel 63 is in contact with the game ball.
As long as you are playing, the static
Electricity is grounded to the game board 11 through the rear panel 63.
It is. As described in detail above, the downflow path 88 is
It is open to the front of the machine, etc.
The movement of the ball is seen by the player, and as a result,
The top is planned. Also, from the open part, the work to eliminate the ball clogging
Cleaning of the downflow path 88 can be performed relatively easily.
Wear. It is not necessary to form a hollow passage.
The configuration of the stage is simplified. In addition, it is easier for players to see
Part is made of a predetermined transparent member and becomes cylindrical
Compared to gaming machines equipped with guidance means, in this embodiment
In gaming machines, it is not necessary to separately attach certain transparent members, etc.
Good. As a result, the number of parts can be reduced,
While simplifying the configuration of the step or the assembling process, etc.
The visibility can be further improved. Also flowing down
As one guide member disposed along the path 88,
Use the glass plate etc. arranged on the front side of the machine
The glass plate is damaged
Can be prevented from occurring. It should be noted that the contents described in the above-described embodiment are limited.
However, for example, the following may be performed. (A) In the first embodiment, the fixing
The rate 43 is not provided, and the passage 43 extends over the entire area or almost
And may be open. Also, the second implementation
In the embodiment, the reinforcing frame 8 is provided between the thin frames 80a.
1, the two thin frames 80a are separated from each other,
A configuration in which the entire area or almost the entire area of the guide rail 80 is open;
May be. By doing so, longer sections, games
The movement of the ball becomes visible to the player, further enhancing interest
Lead on. (B) In each of the above embodiments, the passage 4
3. The open part (separated part) of the downflow path 88 faces the front
The open portion (separated portion) is not limited to the
Formed in a predetermined range from the surface to the approximate center.
Path (downflow path) or open part (separated part)
At least part can be seen from the front of the gaming surface 12
A passage (flow-down route) configured as described above may be adopted.
No. For example, in the first embodiment, the passage 43 is opened.
The release portion is inclined from the front of the game surface 12 toward the substantially central portion thereof.
It may be configured to face in a different direction. in this way
The open part makes it easier for the player to see the game ball.
And the visibility of the game ball will be higher.
You. (C) The structure of the guiding means is the same as that of the above embodiment.
It is not limited. For example, three linear
What regulates and guides the movement of the game ball by the body, juxtaposed
The movement of the game ball by two plate bodies and one linear body
Control and guide, three as juxtaposed guide members
Of the game ball by the plate of
The one that regulates and guides the movement, by two juxtaposed plates
Even if you adopt something that regulates and guides the movement of the game ball
Good. In addition, the flow path of the game ball in each of the above-mentioned guidance means.
However, it is not limited to a substantially straight one, but may be curved or meandering.
May be adopted. Here, composed of two plates
The guiding means to be performed will be described in detail.
A pair of opposing plate members is provided, and the pair of plate members oppose each other.
The gap is configured to be narrower than the diameter of the game ball
A pair of guide grooves are formed on the opposing surfaces of the two plate members,
The space between the bottoms of the two guide grooves is wider than the diameter of the game ball.
By being configured to be, along the guide groove
Guide the game ball. In addition, the above-mentioned guide groove is substantially linear.
Not limited to this, it may be curved or meandering
No. (D) In the above embodiment, the center panel
Passages 43 as guide means and flow-down passages 8
8 are provided. Not only this, but the guidance means
It is good also as a structure provided in 12 other parts. Also,
The positions where the passage 43 and the downflow path 88 are provided are the same as those in the above embodiment.
Not only the position in the form, but also the center panels 17, 61
Anywhere. (E) A type different from the above embodiment
It may be implemented as a pachinko machine. Therefore, the symbol display device
As a pachinko machine without the installation 13 and center panel 17
May be applied. In addition to pachinko machines, sparrow balls, Allen
It may be implemented as a game machine such as a giball. (F) One side of the passage 43 and the downflow path 88
(For example, at the back side), the passage 43
Light emitting means (eg, a large number of LEDs, etc.)
Arranged to allow the player to open the passage 43 and the downflow passage 88
(Separated part) so that the light emission of the light emitting means can be visually recognized.
May be implemented. In this way, the player and the light emitting means
Because there is less intervening between
The luminous production becomes more powerful. Also, to the player
On the other hand, the game ball B passes through the front side of the light emitting means.
In addition, the lighting effect and the effect of the movement of the game ball B are further phases
Produces a multiplicative effect. As a result, further interest
Can be planned.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a partial front view showing a pachinko machine according to one embodiment. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a center panel according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view showing a rear panel according to the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a front view showing a center panel according to the first embodiment. FIG. 5 is a rear view showing the rear panel according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a rear view showing the front panel to which the hood panel according to the first embodiment is attached. FIG. 7 is a sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 4; FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a hood panel according to the first embodiment. FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a center panel according to a second embodiment. FIG. 10 is a front view showing a center panel according to a second embodiment. FIG. 11 is a rear view showing a front panel according to the second embodiment. FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a back panel according to the second embodiment. FIG. 13 is a rear view showing a center panel according to the second embodiment. FIG. 14 is a sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. 10; FIG. 15 is a sectional view taken along line CC in FIG. 14; [Description of Signs] 11: gaming board, 12: gaming surface having a gaming area, 13 ...
Symbol display device, 17, 61: center panel as specific game member, 18: operating port as winning means, 32: curved portion constituting guide member or plate, 34: stepped portion constituting guide member or plate , 35 ... first rolling surface, 35a ...
Small rail as a regulating part, 38... 2nd rolling surface, 38a.
A small rail as a regulating portion, 41 a chamfered portion constituting a guiding member or a plate, 42 a projecting portion constituting a guiding member or a plate, 43 a passage as a guiding means or a guiding channel, 45
... A board constituting a guiding member, 50... A square as a rolling game area, 74.
... A second square forming a rolling game area, 80... A guide rail, 80 a. A thin frame forming a guide member or a linear body, 86. A partition wall forming a guide member or a plate body, 8.
8: Downflow path.

Claims (1)

Claims: 1. In a game area where a game ball can flow down,
It is provided with a guiding means for guiding the game ball while flowing down, the guiding means is a guiding flow path arranged so that at least one guiding member surrounds a flow path for flowing down the game ball, A gaming machine, wherein at least one section of the downflow path is open.