JP2003220208A - 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 variable display device is fitted to nearly the center part of the game panel of the pachinko game machine 1. The variable display device comprises a liquid crystal display part and a center frame provided so as to surround the liquid crystal display part. A stage member is fitted to the lower part of the center frame, and is provided with an upper stage and a lower stage. Then, a game ball led out from the side part channel of the center frame is guided to the lower stage and guided to the upper stage through a communicating path. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, the problems to be solved by the invention
2. Description of the Related Art As a kind of gaming machine, a pachinko machine including a central device or the like having a rolling game area such as a stage that allows rolling of a game ball on a game board is known.

In such a pachinko machine, an operation port or the like is provided below the central device or in a rolling game area, etc., and various game states based on a game ball winning the operation port,
For example, a jackpot state or the like that is advantageous to the player is derived.

The game ball guided to the rolling game area rolls on the rolling game area for a while, and then, depending on how the game ball rolls, wins a winning means such as an operating port. Therefore, the player pays attention to the behavior of the game ball on the rolling game area.

Some of the above-mentioned pachinko machines have an attempt to improve the interest of the player by giving a random motion to the movement of the game ball on the rolling game area and by the behavior of the game ball.

However, in the relatively limited space of the rolling game area, the movement of the game ball may be unattractive by merely providing the randomness.

On the other hand, in recent years, many gaming machines have been found which are designed to have a game ball perform a predetermined operation in the rolling game area to improve the interest. Therefore, it has been necessary to regulate the movement of the game ball and guide the game ball more accurately.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine in which the interest of the game can be dramatically improved by the movement of the gaming ball.

[0009]

Means for Solving the Problems and Effects of the Invention Means effective for achieving the above object will be shown below. The operation and the like will be described as needed.

Means 1. In the game area where game balls can flow down,
The game ball includes a game member having a rolling game area in which the ball can roll, and the rolling game area is provided with a first rolling portion and a second rolling portion, and the first rolling portion. Is provided with at least one auxiliary rolling portion capable of guiding the game ball to the second rolling portion, and the auxiliary rolling portion rolls from the first rolling portion to the auxiliary rolling portion. The game ball is provided with an action part that changes the rolling direction in a direction intersecting the predetermined rolling direction, and a restricting part that restricts the movement of the game ball in the predetermined rolling direction. A gaming machine characterized by that.

According to the above means 1, by guiding the game ball from the first rolling portion to the second rolling portion via the auxiliary rolling portion, various rolling movements of the gaming ball in the plurality of rolling portions are achieved. Can be realized. Further, by providing the action portion and the regulation portion on the auxiliary rolling portion, it is possible to more reliably guide the game ball. As a result, by causing the game ball to perform a predetermined operation with high reproducibility, it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

Means 2. In the game area where game balls can flow down,
A game member having a rolling game area in which the game ball can roll is provided, and in the rolling game area, a first rolling portion and a second rolling portion extending in parallel in a predetermined direction are provided. At least one of both ends in the extending direction of the first rolling portion and the second rolling portion is capable of guiding the game ball from the first rolling portion to the second rolling portion. An auxiliary rolling portion is provided so as to communicate with both of the rolling portions, and the auxiliary rolling portion is provided with respect to the game ball rolling from the first rolling portion to the auxiliary rolling portion. A gaming machine comprising: an action portion that changes the rolling direction in a direction intersecting with the predetermined rolling direction; and a regulating portion that regulates the movement of the game ball in the predetermined rolling direction. .

According to the above-mentioned means 2, by guiding the game ball from the first rolling portion to the second rolling portion through the auxiliary rolling portion, various rolling movements of the gaming ball in the plurality of rolling portions. Can be realized. Further, by providing the action portion and the regulation portion on the auxiliary rolling portion, it is possible to more reliably guide the game ball. As a result, by causing the game ball to perform a predetermined operation with high reproducibility, it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

Means 3. In the means 2, the first rolling portion has a curved shape in which a substantially central portion in the extending direction is lower than both end portions, and at least a substantially central portion in the extending direction of the first rolling portion is the second portion. At least one of both end portions of the first rolling portion, which is configured to be lower than a substantially central portion in the extending direction of the rolling portion, and in which the auxiliary rolling portion is continuously provided, has at least one of the auxiliary rolling portions. A gaming machine, which is configured to have the same height as or higher than the end portion of the second rolling portion that is continuously provided.

According to the above-mentioned means 3, the inlet portion of the auxiliary rolling portion is configured to have the same height as or higher than the outlet portion thereof, for example, the inlet portion is lower than the outlet portion. Compared with the case where there is, it is possible to guide the game ball more smoothly from the first rolling portion to the second rolling portion. It is also possible for the game ball to roll based on its own rolling from the substantially central portion of the first rolling portion at the low position to the second rolling portion at the high position. Such movement of the game ball is surprising to a player who expects the movement of the game ball to move from a high position to a low position as in the conventional case. As a result, it is possible to allow the player to visually recognize a surprising movement of the game ball and further improve the interest of the player.

Means 4. In the means 2 or 3, at least one guide means for guiding the game ball to at least one end portion in the extending direction of the first rolling portion or its vicinity is provided, and is guided to the one end portion or its vicinity. A gaming machine characterized in that a specific rolling surface is provided on the first rolling portion so that the gaming ball rolls toward the auxiliary rolling portion on the other end side.

According to the above-mentioned means 4, by providing the guide means and the specific rolling surface, the game ball is more surely rolled toward the auxiliary rolling portion, and by extension, the game ball is easily made to perform a predetermined operation. be able to. As a result, the predetermined operation of the game ball can be visually recognized more reliably, and the interest for the player can be improved. The guide means includes a guide member arranged in the game area and a guide portion such as a warp flow path provided in the game member.

Means 5. In the means 1, by providing a height difference in at least the first rolling portion, a portion lower than the second rolling portion in the first rolling portion and the same height as the second rolling portion or The above-mentioned auxiliary rolling portion is configured to include the above-mentioned portion, and the auxiliary rolling portion has a height equal to or higher than that of the second rolling portion, from the predetermined portion of the first rolling portion to the second rolling portion. A game machine characterized in that the game ball can be guided to a part.

According to the above-mentioned means 5, the inlet portion of the auxiliary rolling portion is configured to have the same height as or higher than the outlet portion thereof, and for example, the inlet portion is lower than the outlet portion. Compared with the case where there is, it is possible to guide the game ball more smoothly from the first rolling portion to the second rolling portion. It is also possible for the gaming ball to roll from the low position of the first rolling portion to the second rolling portion of the high position based on the rolling of the gaming ball. Such movement of the game ball is surprising to a player who expects the movement of the game ball to move from a high position to a low position as in the conventional case. As a result, it is possible to allow the player to visually recognize a surprising movement of the game ball and further improve the interest of the player.

Means 6. In the means 1 or 5, at least one guide means for guiding the game ball to the first rolling portion is provided, and the guided game ball is configured to roll toward the auxiliary rolling portion. A gaming machine characterized by having done.

According to the above-mentioned means 6, by providing the guide means, the game ball can be more surely rolled toward the auxiliary rolling portion, and by extension, the game ball can be made to easily perform a predetermined operation. As a result, the predetermined operation of the game ball can be visually recognized more reliably, and the interest for the player can be improved. The guide means includes a guide member arranged in the game area and a guide portion such as a warp flow path provided in the game member.

Means 7. In the means 4 or 6, the guide means is a guide portion which is provided in the game member and which guides a game ball flowing down the game area onto the guideway through at least a part of the game member. A gaming machine characterized by that. The "guide portion" includes one in which a game ball is guided from the upper portion, left and right side portions, front surface portion, etc. of the game member through the inside, on the surface, etc. of the game member. In addition, in it, "a game ball that is provided in the game member and flows down the game area from the upper part of the game member is introduced, and the game ball flows down and is led out onto the specific rolling surface. A so-called warp flow path and the like are included.

Means 8. In any one of the means 1 to 7, the acting portion is configured as one side wall portion of the auxiliary rolling portion, and the wall surface of the one side wall portion narrows the path of the rolling game ball. As described above, the gaming machine is configured so as to be inclined with respect to the predetermined rolling direction, and is configured to change the rolling direction of the game ball in a substantially horizontal direction.

According to the above-mentioned means 8, the region in the rolling direction is narrowed so that the game ball rolling on the first rolling part cannot go straight, and the rolling direction of the game ball is substantially the same. A change in the horizontal direction, that is, a change in the direction in which the game ball can continue rolling along the auxiliary rolling portion is added. Therefore, the rolling direction of the game ball can be changed more reliably. In addition, the side wall part includes a part having a substantially flat wall surface configured as described above.

Means 9. In any one of the means 1 to 8, the restricting portion has a substantially planar wall surface configured to face at least a direction opposite to the predetermined rolling direction.

According to the above-mentioned means 9, the restricting portion is provided with the substantially flat wall surface facing the direction opposite to the rolling direction of the game ball, so that the game in the predetermined rolling direction can be performed more reliably. The movement of the ball can be regulated. It should be noted that "the restriction portion is configured as one side wall portion of the auxiliary rolling portion, and the wall surface of the one side wall portion is configured to face a direction opposite to the predetermined rolling direction". Good.
Further, the "regulating portion may be such that the wall surface is continuously formed flush with the bottom surface of the auxiliary rolling portion."

Means 10. In the means 9, in the rolling game area, a bounce prevention portion is provided so as to face the restriction portion, and the game machine is characterized in that.

According to the means 10 described above, even if the game ball bounces from the restricting portion, the bounce preventing portion prevents the occurrence of a problem such as the game ball coming out of the auxiliary rolling portion as much as possible. You can

Means 11. In any one of the means 1 to 10, the auxiliary rolling portion is provided with a guide portion that guides the game ball, the rolling direction of which has been changed by the action portion, to the second rolling portion. Amusement machine.

According to the above means 11, by providing the guide portion, the flow of the game balls in the auxiliary rolling portion can be made smoother, and the occurrence of a problem in which the flow of the game balls is stalled can be prevented as much as possible. You can In addition, the rolling force of the game ball whose rolling direction has changed is not reduced as much as possible, and the second
Since it can be guided to the rolling part, the movement of the game ball in the rolling part becomes more dynamic, and the interest can be further improved.

Means 12. In the means 11, the guiding portion is configured as one side wall portion of the auxiliary rolling portion, and the wall surface of the one side wall portion is configured to have a curved shape.

According to the above-mentioned means 12, since the side wall portion as the guiding portion has a curved shape, the effect of the above-mentioned means 11 is further enhanced.

Means 13. In any one of the means 1 to 12, the auxiliary rolling section is provided with a retrograde prevention section for preventing retrograde movement of the game ball whose rolling direction is changed by the action section.

According to the means 13 described above, by providing the retrograde prevention part, the flow of the game ball in the auxiliary rolling part has a certain directionality, and the flow of the game ball is reversed because the game ball moves backward. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of problems such as delays as much as possible. As a result, it is possible to guide the game ball to the second rolling portion more reliably without moving it backward.

Means 14. In any one of the means 1 to 13, at least a part of a bottom surface portion of the auxiliary rolling portion is configured to incline downward in a traveling direction of a game ball.

According to the above-mentioned means 14, by inclining at least one bottom face portion downward, the flow of the game balls in the auxiliary rolling portion is made smoother, and the problem of the flow of the game balls being stagnant occurs. It can be prevented as much as possible.
Also, since the rolling force of the game ball whose rolling direction has changed can be guided to the second rolling portion without reducing it as much as possible, the movement of the gaming ball in the rolling portion is more dynamic. Therefore, the interest can be further improved. The bottom surface portion may be divided into a plurality of areas, and the inclination direction may be different for each area.

Means 15. The gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 14 is provided with a shielding portion that shields at least a part of the auxiliary rolling portion from a player.

According to the above means 15, the movement of the game ball in the auxiliary rolling portion is made difficult to be visually recognized by the player by the shielding portion, so that the movement of the game ball in the portion where the player cannot see the game ball is performed. It is possible to make people more interested in what they are doing and to further enhance their interest. Also,
Depending on the positional relationship between the first rolling part and the second rolling part (for example, when the second rolling part is higher than at least a part of the first rolling part), the movement of the game ball is played. It is an unexpected production that makes it difficult for the person to see. As a result, it is possible to further improve the interest by the unexpected production based on the movement of the game ball. The shielding portion may be provided integrally with the rolling game area, or may be provided separately from the rolling game area.

Means 16. In any one of the means 1 to 14, the operating portion is configured to shield at least a part of the auxiliary rolling portion from a player.

According to the above means 16, the action portion shields at least a part of the auxiliary rolling portion from the player, thereby making it difficult for the player to visually recognize the movement of the game ball in the auxiliary rolling portion. There is. As a result, it is possible to make the player interested in what kind of movement is being made in the part where the game ball cannot be seen, and further improve the interest. Further, depending on the positional relationship between the first rolling portion and the second rolling portion (for example, the second rolling portion is higher than at least a part of the first rolling portion), the movement of the game ball It is an unexpected production that makes it difficult for the player to see. As a result, it is possible to further improve the interest by the unexpected production based on the movement of the game ball.

Means 17. In any one of the means 1 to 16, the auxiliary rolling portion is configured such that an inlet portion communicating with the first rolling portion and an outlet portion communicating with the second rolling portion face the same direction. A gaming machine characterized by that.

According to the above means 17, the inlet portion and the outlet portion of the auxiliary rolling portion face the same direction. That is, when the game ball passes through the auxiliary rolling portion, the rolling direction is reversed. Thereby, even in a relatively narrow rolling game area or the like, it is possible to effectively utilize the gaming area and roll a relatively long distance on the game ball. In addition, it is possible for the player to visually recognize the unexpected movement of the game ball in which the rolling direction is reversed. As a result, it is possible to further enhance the interest by making the player visually recognize the movement of the game ball for a longer period of time and visually confirm the unexpected movement of the game ball.

Means 18. A game member having a rolling game region in which the game ball can roll is provided in a game region in which the game ball can flow down, and in the rolling game region, a first rolling extending in parallel in a predetermined direction. And a second rolling portion, and at least one of both ends in the extending direction of the first rolling portion and the second rolling portion has an auxiliary rolling portion that communicates with both rolling portions. The game ball provided and guided to the first rolling portion rolls toward the auxiliary rolling portion and passes through the auxiliary rolling portion to reverse its rolling direction, A gaming machine configured to be led out to a second rolling portion.

According to the above means 18, the first rolling portion, the second rolling portion
By providing the rolling portion and the auxiliary rolling portion, it is possible to cause the game ball to perform the above-described operation. Further, the rolling direction is reversed by the game ball passing through the auxiliary rolling portion. Therefore, even in a relatively narrow rolling game area or the like, the gaming area can be effectively used to roll a relatively long distance on the game ball. In addition, it is possible for the player to visually recognize the unexpected movement of the game ball in which the rolling direction is reversed. As a result, it is possible to further enhance the interest by making the player visually recognize the movement of the game ball for a longer period of time and visually confirm the unexpected movement of the game ball.

Means 19. A gaming machine comprising a gaming member having a rolling gaming area in which the gaming ball can roll in a gaming area in which the gaming ball can flow, and a winning means for allowing the winning of the gaming ball. The moving game area is provided with a first rolling portion and a second rolling portion extending in parallel in at least the left-right direction when viewed from the front of the gaming machine, and the first rolling portion is By configuring the substantially central portion in the left-right direction to have a curved shape that is lower than both end portions, at least the substantially central portion is configured to be lower than the second rolling portion,
At least one of the left and right ends of the first rolling portion and the second rolling portion is provided with an auxiliary rolling portion that communicates with the both rolling portions, and the second rolling portion has the winning prize. A derivation unit capable of deriving the game ball toward the means is provided, and the game ball guided by the first rolling unit passes through the lowest point of the first rolling unit, and the auxiliary rolling unit. It is configured such that it rolls toward and is guided to the second rolling portion in a state in which the rolling direction is reversed by passing through the auxiliary rolling portion, and can roll to the leading portion. A gaming machine characterized by that.

According to the above-mentioned means 19, by providing the auxiliary rolling portion, the game ball can be guided to the second changing portion more reliably. Also, the game ball reverses its rolling direction based on its own rolling, or moves a predetermined height difference from the lowest point of the first rolling portion to the second rolling portion at a high position. Or Such a movement of the game ball is surprising to a player who expects the movement of the game ball to move from a high position to a low position as in the conventional case. As a result, it is possible to allow the player to visually recognize a surprising movement of the game ball and further improve the interest of the player.

Means 20. In the means 18 or 19, in the auxiliary rolling portion, a game ball rolling from the first rolling portion to the auxiliary rolling portion is rolled by one side wall portion of the auxiliary rolling portion. The direction can be changed to a substantially orthogonal direction, and the rolling direction can be changed to a substantially orthogonal direction by a side wall portion different from the side wall portion, so that the second rolling direction is reversed. A gaming machine configured to be led out to a rolling part.

According to the above-mentioned means 20, the rolling of the game ball is suppressed while suppressing the rolling force of the game ball, as compared with the case of reversing the game ball along the substantially arcuate side wall portion which is flush with each other. The direction can be reversed. As a result, the rolling force of the game ball led to the second rolling unit is made more constant,
It is possible to facilitate a predetermined operation following the game ball.

Means 21. A game member having a rolling game region in which the game ball can roll is provided in a game region in which the game ball can flow, and the game ball rolling in a predetermined direction in the rolling game region is its own rolling. Based on, while changing the rolling direction along one side wall portion of the rolling game area,
A game machine characterized in that movement thereof in the predetermined direction is restricted by a side wall portion different from the one side wall portion, and the rolling direction is changed in a direction intersecting with the predetermined rolling direction.

According to the above-mentioned means 21, by adopting the above-mentioned structure, for example, as compared with the case where the rolling direction of the game ball is changed by rolling the game ball along the substantially arcuate side wall part which is flush with the game ball. Thus, the rolling direction of the game ball can be changed while suppressing the rolling force of the game ball. As a result, the game ball can be guided more reliably, and the rolling force of the game ball can be made more constant to facilitate the predetermined operation following the game ball. The direction intersecting with the predetermined rolling direction includes a direction substantially orthogonal to the predetermined rolling direction.

Means 22. In the means 21, the game ball changes its rolling direction in a direction intersecting with the predetermined rolling direction and flows down along a predetermined inclined surface,
A game machine characterized in that the rolling direction is further changed along an arc side wall portion formed in a substantially arc shape.

According to the above means 22, the rolling direction of the game ball whose rolling direction is changed is further changed. That is, the rolling direction of the game ball changes a plurality of times. As a result, it is possible to allow the player to visually recognize such a surprising movement of the game ball and further improve the interest.

Means 23. In the means 21 or 22, the rolling game area is provided with a first rolling portion and a second rolling portion, and a game ball rolling on the first rolling portion is in the rolling direction. A gaming machine configured to be guided to the second rolling portion by a change.

According to the means 23, the game ball is guided from the first rolling part to the second rolling part, so that various rolling modes of the game ball in the plurality of rolling parts can be realized. It is possible to improve the interest of the player.

Means 24. Means 18 to 20, Means 2
In any one of 3 above, at least one guide means for guiding the game ball to the first rolling portion is provided, and the gaming machine.

According to the above means 24, a guide means is provided,
By rolling the game ball guided thereby toward the auxiliary rolling portion, the game ball easily performs a predetermined operation. The guide means includes a guide member arranged in the game area and a guide portion such as a warp flow path provided in the game member.

Means 25. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 24, wherein the gaming member is constituted by a center frame surrounding a variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information.

Means 26. In any one of Means 1 to 25, the gaming machine is a pachinko machine. Among them, as a basic configuration of the pachinko machine, it has an operation handle, and according to the operation of the handle, shoots a game ball to a predetermined game area, and the game ball is a winning means arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. When a predetermined condition is established based on the winning of the operating port of, the special game value is given.

[0059]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION An embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter, simply referred to as "pachinko machine") will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 includes an outer frame 2 and a front frame 3 provided at a front portion of the outer frame 2 and openably and closably supported on one side of the outer frame 2. I have it.

A glass door frame 4 is provided on the front side of the front frame 3 so as to be openable and closable. A game board 5 (see FIG. 2) is detachably attached to the rear side of the front frame 3 (the inner side of the glass door frame 4 and the inner side of the outer frame 2).

The lower plate portion of the glass door frame 4 is integrally provided with an upper plate 6 as a ball tray for storing the game balls B (see FIG. 2). Further, a lower plate 7 serving as a ball receiving plate is provided in the lower part of the front surface of the front frame 3 in a substantially central portion. On the side of the lower plate 7, a game ball firing handle 8 is provided. The handle 8 is connected to a game ball launching device (not shown), and when the player rotates the handle 8, the game ball B is launched from the game ball launching device.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 5 is formed with a plurality of openings by being processed with a router, and each opening has a normal winning chucker 11, a variable winning device 12, and the like. An operation chucker 13 as a winning means, a variable display device 14, a through chucker 15 and the like are provided.

On one side of the game board 5, an inner rail 16a and an outer rail 16b for guiding the game ball B emitted by the game ball launching device to the upper part of the game board 5 are provided.
In the vicinity of the lower end of the inner rail 16a, the game board 5 is formed with an out port 17 through which the game ball B is led out. Then, most of the game balls B flowing down to the lower part of the game board 5 are guided to a ball discharge path (not shown) through the out port 17. In the present embodiment, the inner rail 16a of the game board 5
The variable display device 14 is surrounded by the outer rail 16b.
The portion where the etc. are arranged is a game area where the game ball B can flow down.

The variable display device 14 includes the liquid crystal display unit 2
0 and a center frame 21 as a game member provided so as to surround the liquid crystal display unit 20.

The liquid crystal display section 20 displays three display columns, for example, a left symbol column, a middle symbol column and a right symbol column. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of symbols as identification information, and these symbols are variably displayed so as to scroll for each symbol row.

More specifically, the symbols on the liquid crystal display portion 20 of the variable display device 14 are variably displayed based on the fact that the game ball B is won in the operation chucker 13 provided immediately below the variable display device 14. Then, when the combination of stopped symbols becomes a specific combination set in advance, a special game value is given. That is, a big hit state occurs, the special winning opening of the variable winning device 12 becomes a predetermined open state (specifically, a predetermined number of times and a predetermined number of times are opened), and the game ball B becomes easy to win. The variable winning device 12
Is usually in a state where the game ball B cannot be won or is difficult to win.

As is well known, based on the fact that the game ball B is won in the normal winning chucker 11, the variable winning device 12, and the operation chucker 13, a predetermined number of prize balls are given to the upper plate 6 or the lower plate 7. Be paid out. Further, on the game board 5, a large number of nails are planted in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the flow down direction of the game balls B, and various members (features) such as a wind turbine are arranged.

Next, the center frame 21 of the variable display device 14 described above will be described. As shown in FIG.
The center frame 21 includes a decorative frame 22 arranged on the front surface side of the game board 5, and a base portion 23 on the rear surface side of which the liquid crystal display unit 20 can be attached. The decorative frame 22 and the base portion 23 each have a frame shape with an opening in the center, and are assembled so that the openings communicate with each other in the front-rear direction. Therefore, the center frame 21 has a frame shape as a whole. At 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) is configured to be slightly shorter than the length of the decoration frame 22 in the left-right direction, and the left and right sides of the center frame 21 are located outside the side portions of the base member 23. And decorative frame 2
A side cover 24 is attached to cover the side rear surface side of No. 2.

On the back surface side of the base member 23, a substantially rectangular window portion 25 is formed in accordance with the size of the liquid crystal display portion 20. The center frame 21 around the window 25
On the back side (back side of the decorative frame 22 and the base portion 23) of the above, an electric decoration member such as an LED (not shown) is attached together with various substrates.

Further, the upper peripheral edge of the decorative frame 22 is formed in a substantially arc shape, and its central portion is higher than the left and right end portions. An outer ceiling portion 26A is provided on the front surface side of the upper peripheral edge. The outer ceiling portion 2 is provided below the outer ceiling portion 26A.
An inner ceiling portion 26B is formed so as to be parallel to 6A. The space between the outer ceiling portion 26A and the inner ceiling portion 26B is configured to have a size that allows at least the game ball B to pass through.

The opening 2 is provided near the top of the outer ceiling 26A.
7 is formed, and a partition plate 28 that partitions the opening 27 into right and left is provided. In this way, the decorative frame 22
In the upper part of the, the upper flow path 29 is formed which can introduce the game ball B flowing down on the game board 5 from the opening 27 and guide it to the left and right sides (see the dotted line part in FIG. 3). ).

A central decorative lens 31 for covering the upper flow path 29 is attached to the front ends of the outer ceiling portion 26A and the inner ceiling portion 26B (on the front surface side of the center frame 21) at their substantially central portions. The left and right side portions of the center frame 21 cover the inside of the left and right side portions, and the side decorative lens 3 that covers the front side of the left and right end portions of the upper channel 29.
2 are attached respectively.

Further, in the vicinity of the left and right ends of the upper channel 29,
Not-shown discharge ports are formed to discharge the game balls B to the back side of the decorative frame 22. Along with this, inside the side cover 24, a side flow path 30 communicating with the discharge port is formed (see a dotted line portion in FIG. 3). Therefore, the game ball B discharged from the discharge port is the side passage 3
It is configured to flow down along 0.

The lower end side wall of the side cover 24 is formed in a substantially arc shape so that the side flow passage 30 is inclined toward the lower portion of the center frame 21. In addition, the side channel 30
In order to guide the game ball B guided by the lower part of the center frame 21 to the upper surface (inner side surface), the left and right side parts of the base part 23 corresponding to the lower part of the side cover 24 are located on the upper surface of the center frame 21. It is open to the other. The series of flow paths formed by the upper flow path 29 and the side flow path 30 corresponds to a sphere guide flow path as the guide means in the present embodiment, and is a so-called warp flow path. That is, the series of flow paths also correspond to the guide portion provided in the center frame 21.

A stage member 40 is attached to the upper surface of the lower part of the center frame 21. A rolling game area on which the game ball B can roll is formed on the stage member 40. The rolling game area includes not only the surface on which the game ball B can actually roll but also the entire surface of the stage member 40, for example, the wall surface of the boundary step 57 and the wall of the guide 75 described later. .

Now, the stage member 40 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 4 to 6. Stage member 40
Is an upper stage 41 and a lower stage 42 which have a height difference.
And are integrally formed.

The upper stage 41 corresponds to the second rolling portion in this embodiment, and extends along the longitudinal direction (lateral direction) of the stage member 40 on the inner side of the stage member 40.

The lower stage 42 corresponds to the first rolling portion in this embodiment, and is formed on the lower side of the upper stage 41 in front of and parallel to the upper stage 41.

On the game ball rolling surface of the upper stage 41, undulations are formed along the longitudinal direction thereof. For more information,
A convex portion 43 is formed at a substantially central portion in the longitudinal direction, and concave portions 44 are formed on both left and right sides thereof. Further, on the outer side in the longitudinal direction of each recess 44, an upper inclined surface 45 is formed so that the game ball B rolls toward each recess 44. However, the convex portion 43, the concave portion 44, and the upper inclined surface 45 have almost no step at each boundary portion, and have a substantially continuous undulation.

At the top of the convex portion 43 (at the center of the upper stage 41), a lead-out groove 46 is formed which is opened upward and serves as a lead-out portion through which the game ball B can fall. The width of the lead-out groove 46 in the present embodiment is slightly wider than the diameter of the game ball B. The bottom of the lead-out groove 46 is inclined so that it is lower toward the front side. Further, the front end of the lead-out groove 46 is open to the lower stage 42 side. Therefore, the game ball B that has fallen into the lead-out groove 46 is led out to the lower stage 42 side. In the state where the center frame 21 is arranged on the game board 5, the lead-out groove 46 is located above the operation chucker 13 as shown in FIG.

On the other hand, the lower stage 42 is the pachinko machine 1
When viewed from the front, the overall center portion in the longitudinal direction is formed in a substantially arc shape (curved shape) lower than the left and right end portions. Therefore, the lower stage 42 has a height difference in each part.

The lower stage 42 has a rolling path 50 as a specific rolling surface for rolling the game ball B drawn from the side flow passage 30. The rolling path 50 extends along the upper stage 41 on the inner side of the lower stage 42.
The rolling path 50 has an extremely gentle central inclined surface 51 whose front side is slightly lower at the center, that is, at a position corresponding to the opening of the lead-out groove 46. Central slope 5
The length of 1 in the left-right direction is longer than the width of the lead-out groove 46 in the left-right direction.

The rolling path 50 has sliding surfaces 52 on both the left and right sides of the central inclined surface 51, which incline downward toward the central inclined surface 51 in a substantially arc shape. The sliding surface 52 is configured so as to be on a substantially extended line of the slope near the outlet of the side channel 30 (see FIG. 9). That is, the side channel 3
The outlets of 0 are provided so as to correspond to the vicinity of the ends of the rolling passages 50, respectively, and the game ball B drawn from the side passage 30 is guided to the vicinity of the ends of the rolling passages 50. It

Further, the lower stage 42 is provided with a discharge recess 55 capable of discharging the game ball B toward the game board 5 on the front side of the central inclined surface 51. Further, on both sides of the discharge recess 55, inclined portions 56 that are inclined downward toward the rolling path 50 are provided so as to correspond to the front sides of the left and right sliding surfaces 52.

At the boundary between the upper stage 41 and the rolling path 50, the boundary step portion 5 is formed in most of the longitudinal direction.
7 are formed. The boundary step 57 is configured to extend in a substantially vertical direction from the end portion on the inner side of the rolling path 50.
The boundary step portion 57 corresponds to the specific boundary portion or the specific step portion in the present embodiment, and the upper stage 41 includes the boundary step portion 5
7 located at the upper end side of 7 (boundary step 57
The lower stage 42 includes a lower position region (a region lower than the boundary step 57) located on the lower end side of the boundary step 57. As a result, the height difference between the upper stage 41 and the lower stage 42 is clearly shown to the player.

Here, the relationship between the rolling path 50, the inclined portion 56 and the boundary step portion 57 will be described with reference to FIG. The width of the rolling path 50 is narrower than the diameter of the game ball B. The relationship between the width of the rolling path 50 and the inclination angle of the inclined portion 56 is such that at least the height of the boundary step portion 57 in the longitudinal direction is the game ball B.
When the game ball B rolls on the rolling path 50 in a section that is higher than the radius of, the game ball B is rolling path 50,
The slanted portion 56 and the boundary stepped portion 57 are configured to be substantially in contact with each other. As a result, the game ball B is less likely to laterally shake with respect to its traveling direction, and the progress of the game ball B in the traveling direction is enhanced. However, the present invention is not limited to this.
The width of the rolling path 50 may be at least smaller than the diameter of the game ball B. By doing this, compared to the case where the width of the rolling path is wider than the diameter of the game ball B, the game ball B
The lateral deviation of the game ball B is reduced, and the progress of the game ball B is increased.

Further, in the upper stage 41, the convex portion 4
Various ribs that prevent the game ball B from falling toward the front side are provided so as to project upward from the boundary step 57 so as to correspond to the portion where the 3 and the upper inclined surface 45 are formed. . The front wall surface of each rib is flush with the wall surface of the boundary step 57.

More specifically, the inner ribs 60 are provided on both sides of the lead-out groove 46 so as to correspond to the front side of the convex portion 43.
Are provided respectively. Each inner rib 60 is formed in a substantially triangular shape when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 1. The protruding side is formed as an end portion (inner end portion) on the side of the lead-out groove 46 in the left-right direction of each inner rib 60 so as to extend substantially vertically from the peripheral edge of the front-side opening of the lead-out groove 46. There is. The other side is from the upper end of the inner end,
It inclines toward the vicinity of each boundary between the convex portion 43 and the concave portion 44. This side is formed in a substantially arc shape, and a taper surface 60a is formed on the back side thereof (see FIG. 8).

Outer ribs 61 are provided so as to correspond to the front sides of both upper inclined surfaces 45. Each outer rib 61 is formed in a substantially triangular shape when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 1. The protruding one side is formed as an outer end portion in the left-right direction of each outer rib 61, and rises in a substantially vertical direction at substantially the same positions as the left and right end portions of the rolling path 50. It should be noted that the left and right ends are configured to face a restricting side wall portion 76, which will be described later, and each outer rib 61 corresponds to a bounce prevention portion in the present embodiment. On the other hand, the other side is inclined in a substantially arcuate shape from the upper end of the outer end toward the boundary between the upper inclined surface 45 and the recess 44. A taper surface 61a is formed on the peripheral surface of each outer rib 61 on the front surface side thereof.

The concave portion 44 is an inclined surface whose front side is slightly lower. Since the rib for preventing the fall of the game ball B is not provided on the front side of the portion, the game ball B can be led out to the lower stage 42 side also from here.

In the vicinity of both ends of the upper stage 41 and the rolling path 50 in the longitudinal direction, the height relationship between them is reversed. That is, the rolling path 50 is higher than the upper stage 41 near both ends. Therefore, in this portion, the boundary step 57 is not formed, and the rolling path 50 reaches the front side of each outer rib 61. Based on this, in the vicinity of both ends of the rolling passage 50, as the width of the rolling passage 50 moves toward each end, the upper stage 41 moves along the tapered surface 61a of each outer rib 61.
It is configured to spread to the side (see FIG. 9).

Further, the rolling path 50 and the upper stage 41
At both ends of each, a communication passage 70 is formed as an auxiliary rolling portion that communicates the rolling path 50 with the upper stage 41 and guides the game ball B to the upper stage 41.
Here, each communication passage 70 is configured such that an inlet portion communicating with the lower stage 42 and an outlet portion communicating with the upper stage 41 face the same direction. Each communication passage 70 is the rolling passage 5
It is composed of an upstream portion 71 adjacent to 0 and a downstream portion 72 adjacent to the upper stage 41. The upstream portion 71 and the downstream portion 72 form the bottom surface portion of the auxiliary rolling portion. Each upstream section 7
1 is inclined downward toward the downstream portion 72 side so that the game ball B can be guided to the downstream portion 72. Further, each downstream portion 72 is inclined downward toward the upper stage 41 side so that the game ball B can be guided to the upper stage 41.

At both ends of the rolling path 50, stepped portions 73 are formed so that the game ball B does not move from each upstream portion 71 to the rolling path 50 side. Also, at the boundary between the upstream portion 71 and the downstream portion 72, the game ball B rolled to the downstream portion 72
A stepped portion 78 is provided as a retrograde prevention portion so that the flow does not return to the upstream portion 71 again.

On the upstream side of each upstream section 71 (front side as seen from the front of the pachinko machine 1), there are respectively guide sections 75 for guiding the game balls B rolling on the rolling path 50 to the downstream section 72. It is provided.

As shown in FIG. 9, each guide portion 75 is provided as a side wall of the upstream corner portion of the communication passage 70.
It has a substantially flat shape. Each guide portion 75 is such that the upstream portion 71 is wider toward the rolling path 50 side and becomes narrower toward the end of the stage member 40 in the longitudinal direction of the rolling path 50 (a game ball rolling on the rolling path 50). The predetermined rolling direction of B). That is, each guide portion 75 is configured to narrow the course of the game ball B rolling on the rolling path 50. Therefore, each guide part 75 has the predetermined rolling direction in the rolling direction with respect to the game ball B rolling in the predetermined rolling direction from the rolling passage 50 to the communication passage 70 in the present embodiment. It corresponds to an action part that applies a change in the intersecting direction.

Further, the stage member 40 is provided in the communication passage 70.
A regulation side wall portion 76 as a regulation portion is provided on the outer end side of the. The wall surface of the regulation side wall portion 76 has the rolling path 5
It faces a direction opposite to the predetermined rolling direction of the game ball B rolling 0, and plays a role of restricting the movement of the game ball B in the predetermined rolling direction as described later.

Specifically, in each upstream portion 71, the frontage on the rolling path 50 side is wider than the diameter of the game ball B, and the side surface of the upstream portion 71 on the end side of the stage member 40 is larger than the diameter of the game ball B. It is getting narrower. As a result, as the game ball B approaches the side surface, a part of the game ball B is projected toward the downstream portion 72 side. In addition, rolling path 50
If the frontage of the side is wider than the diameter of the game ball B and a part of the restricting side wall portion 76 related to the upstream portion 71 is narrower than the diameter of the game ball B, the guide portion 75 is not substantially flat. For example, it may be a gentle arc shape. However, when a substantially arc-shaped guide portion is provided, the guide portion 75
The area of the upstream portion becomes large as compared with the case where the is provided. That is, the gap formed between the game ball B and the guide portion increases, and depending on the degree of bending of the arc shape of the guide portion, the game ball B rolling on the rolling path 50 hits the curved surface of the guide portion. However, there is a possibility that it will bounce back to the rolling path 50 side. Therefore, it is preferable that the guide portion is closer to a flat surface.

The guide portion 75 is constructed so as to shield at least a part of the communication passage 70 from the player, and makes it difficult for the player to see the movement of the game ball B in the communication passage 70. . As a result, the player is interested in how the game ball B is moving in the invisible part, and how the game ball B moves from the low lower stage 42 to the high upper stage 41.
Can be interested in whether or not they will move, and can further enhance their interest. Further, it is surprising that the player cannot visually recognize the movement of the game ball B, which can further enhance the interest.

The downstream side wall portion 79 in the downstream side corner portion of each downstream portion 72 smoothly moves the game ball B to the upper stage 4
The wall surface is formed in a substantially arc shape (curved shape) so as to be guided to 1. The downstream side wall portion 79 constitutes the guide portion or the arc side wall portion in the present embodiment. The wall surface of the downstream side wall portion 79 is not limited to the curved shape but may be a substantially flat surface. However, since the rolling force of the game ball may become relatively weak in the downstream corner portion, the wall surface is curved in order to smoothly guide the game ball B without reducing the rolling force of the game ball B as much as possible. The shape is more preferable.

In addition, each communication passage 70 is provided with a guide inclined surface 77 that is chamfered at the portion where the bottom surface portion of the communication passage 70 and the side wall portion on the end portion side of the stage member 40 meet. Has been. The guide inclined surface 77 is formed so as to gently incline toward the inside of the stage member 40 from the upstream side toward the downstream side.

Next, the operation and effect of this embodiment configured as described above will be described.

According to the present embodiment, the game ball B driven into the upper part of the game board 5 may be guided to the opening 27 in the upper part of the center frame 21 by the operation of the player. The game ball B guided from the opening 27 to the upper flow path 29 is guided to the lower part of the center frame 21 through the upper flow path 29 and the side flow path 30.

The game ball B drawn from the side flow passage 30 is
It is guided near one end of the rolling path 50 (sliding surface 52).
The game ball B slides on the sliding surface 52 while maintaining the derived momentum. Here, when the game ball B is not drawn out straight from the side flow path 30 and is likely to come off to the front side of the running surface 52, the inclined part 56 guides the game ball B to the running surface 52. On the back side of the rolling path 50, the boundary step 57 restricts the game ball B from coming off to the back side. Therefore, the game ball B rolls along the rolling path 50 so as to be guided by the inclined portion 56 and the boundary step portion 57 as described above (see FIG. 7).

The game ball B that has descended the sliding surface 52 passes through the central inclined surface 51. Here, since the game ball B is sufficiently accelerated by the side flow path 30 and the sliding surface 52, there is almost no rolling toward the front side along the extremely gentle inclination of the central inclined surface 51. , Can pass through the central inclined surface 51.

The game ball B that has passed through the central inclined surface 51 goes up the sliding surface 52 toward the end of the rolling path 50 different from the derived side. Then, the game ball B gradually decelerates and is guided from the rolling passage 50 to the communication passage 70 (upstream portion 71).

When the game ball B is guided to the communication passage 70 (upstream portion 71), the game ball B is pushed toward the downstream portion 72 side by the inclination of the guide portion 75, so that the traveling direction thereof is the downstream portion 72 direction. Change to. Here, as described above, the tapered surface 61a is formed on the outer rib 61, and the end of the rolling path 50 is in a state of being opened by the downstream portion 72 side, so that the game ball B is closer to the downstream portion 72 side. It is easy to be guided.

Then, the game ball B rolls to the downstream portion 72 along the inclination of the upstream portion 71. In addition, in the present embodiment, by providing the guide inclined surface 77, it is possible to relatively smoothly guide the game ball B to the downstream portion 72 without reducing the rolling speed of the game ball B.

At this time, the game ball B rolling at a relatively high speed changes its rolling direction so that it rides on the guiding inclined surface 77. Here, when the game ball B rolls at a higher speed, the game ball B hits the regulation side wall portion 76, and the movement of the game ball B in the predetermined rolling direction is regulated. Further, when the game ball B hits the restriction side wall portion 76, there is a risk that it will bounce back to the rolling path 50 side. However, in this case, as described above, the game ball B
Is partially projected to the downstream portion 72 side.
That is, the center of the game ball B deviates from the extension of the central axis of the rolling path 50 and moves to the downstream portion 72 side. For this reason, even if the game ball B bounces, the bounced game ball B rarely directly bounces toward the rolling path 50, and bounces so as to hit at least the outer end portion of the outer rib 61. . As a result, the outer rib 61
As a result, the operation of the game ball B that returns to the rolling path 50 is restricted.

Now, when the game ball B moves to the downstream portion 72, it rolls toward the upper stage 41 along the inclined surface thereof. In addition, in the present embodiment, the rolling direction of the game ball B can be changed by the arc shape of the downstream side wall portion 79, and the game ball B can be guided to the upper stage 41 relatively smoothly.

When the gaming ball B is guided to the upper stage 41, the gaming ball B rolls along the upper inclined surface 45 toward the central portion in the longitudinal direction of the upper stage 41. That is, the game ball B
Passing through the communication passage 70, the rolling direction is reversed. When the game ball B passes through the communication passage 70, its rolling direction is reversed by being changed substantially by the guide portion 75 and the downstream side wall portion 79. Therefore, as compared with the case of reversing the game ball B along the substantially arcuate side wall portion that is flush with the game ball B,
As a more constant thing while restricting the rolling force of the game ball B
Can be led to the upper stage 41.

The game ball B passing through the concave portion 44 and climbing up the convex portion 43 falls into the lead-out groove 46. And the lead-out groove 4
The game ball B discharged from 6 is discharged onto the game board 5 through the central inclined surface 51 and the discharge recess 55. Here, since the tapered surface 60a of the inner rib 60 is provided, even when the game ball B that has passed through the recess 44 collides with the inner rib 60, the game ball B bounces toward the convex portion 43 side. It's getting easier. That is, the game ball B is more easily guided in the direction of the guide groove 46.

Also, a game ball B that does not go up the convex portion 43.
Are discharged to the lower stage 42 from the front side along the inclination of the recess 44. Then, it is discharged onto the game board 5 through the central inclined surface 51 and the discharge recess 55.

As described above, since the lead-out groove 46 is provided immediately above the operating chucker 13, the lead-out groove 46 is provided.
The game ball B derived from is likely to win the operation chucker 13 with a relatively high probability.

Also, with the nails that are planted on the game board 5, some of the game balls B are in the upper flow path 29 and the side flow path 3.
Even if it does not pass through 0, it may jump and be guided onto the stage member 40. The game ball B or the like, which has a lot of momentum, may roll along the rolling path 50 and be guided to the upper stage 41.

As described above in detail, by guiding the game ball B from the lower stage 42 to the upper stage 41 via the communication passage 70, various rolling modes of the game ball B in a plurality of stages can be realized. You can Further, the communication passage 70 has a guide portion 75, a regulating side wall portion 76, and a downstream side wall portion 79.
By providing the etc., the guidance of the game ball B can be made more reliable. As a result, by causing the game ball B to perform a predetermined operation with high reproducibility, it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

Further, in recent years, with the improvement of the performance of the display device, the display device has become larger like the variable display device 14, so that the area where the game ball B can flow down is narrowed on the game board 5. Is coming. As a result, the game ball B
It is becoming difficult to dispose nails or the like for guiding the game ball to a predetermined portion or for giving the movement of the game ball B randomness. Therefore, as described above, in the rolling game area, while guiding the game ball B more accurately,
If the nails are difficult to arrange, the rolling game area plays an alternative role and enjoys the behavior of the game ball B by performing a predetermined operation on the game board 5 and discharging it on the game board 5. It is possible to reduce the possibility that the interest of the player will be hindered.

Further, since the entrance portion of the communication passage 70 is configured to have the same height as or higher than the exit portion thereof, the gaming ball B can be smoothly moved to the lower stage 4
It is possible to guide from 2 to the upper stage 41. Further, the game ball B can roll from the substantially central portion of the lower stage 42, which is at a low position, to the upper stage 41, which is at a high position, based on its own rolling. Such a movement of the game ball is surprising to a player who expects the movement of the game ball B to move from a high position to a low position as in the conventional case. As a result, it is possible to allow the player to visually recognize a surprising movement of the game ball and further improve the interest of the player.

Further, as the game ball B passes through the communication passage 70, its rolling direction is reversed. Therefore, even in a relatively narrow stage or the like, the stage can be effectively used and the game ball B can be rolled over a relatively long distance. In addition, the player can visually recognize the unexpected movement of the game ball B in which the rolling direction is reversed. as a result,
By making the player visually recognize the movement of the game ball B for a longer period of time and visually recognize the surprising movement of the game ball B, it is possible to further improve the interest.

The contents described in the above-mentioned embodiment are not limited to the above, and may be implemented as follows, for example.

(A) In the above embodiment, the game ball B is caused to flow down along the sphere guide flow path provided on the center frame 21, the so-called warp flow path (upper flow path 29 and side flow path 30), and the stage It is led to the member 40. Not limited to this, for example, the center frame 2 may be used as the guide means.
1 may be provided with a ball guide flow path for introducing the game ball B into the inside from the left and right side portions, the front surface portion and the like and leading it to the stage member 40. Also, not inside the center frame 21,
For example, let the front part pass over the surface of the front part,
A guide portion for guiding the stage member 40 may be provided.
Further, the center frame 21 may not be provided with the sphere guide flow passage, and for example, a specific guide means (guide member) may be provided on the game board 5.

(B) In the above embodiment, the sphere guide flow passages are provided on both the left and right sides of the center frame 21. The configuration is not limited to this, and the sphere guide flow path may be provided only on one side of the center frame 21.

(C) In the above embodiment, the lower stage 42 is provided with a height difference, and the operation of the game ball B is changed in the vertical direction. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The lower stage may be configured such that the entire area of the lower stage rolls substantially horizontally.

(D) In the above embodiment, the guide portion 75 plays a role of blocking a part of the communication passage 70. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the guide portion 75 is provided separately (stage member 40).
A shielding portion that shields the communication passage 70 may be provided (integrally with or apart from). The shielding portion may cover almost the entire area of the communication passage 70.

(E) In the above embodiment, the liquid crystal display unit 2
Although the center frame 21 that surrounds 0 is used as a game member, a game member that surrounds another accessory may be used. Alternatively, only a stage member may be provided as a game member.

(F) In the above embodiment, the liquid crystal display section 20 is used as the display section of the variable display device 14. However, not limited to this, a CRT, a dot matrix, an LED (electroluminescence), a fluorescent display tube, or the like may be used as the display unit of the variable display device 14.

(G) The present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine of a type different from that of the above embodiment. Therefore, it can be applied to a pachinko machine without the variable display device 14. Further, the present invention can be applied to game machines such as sparrow balls and arrange balls, in addition to pachinko machines.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a pachinko machine according to an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a partial front view showing the game board according to the 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.

7 is a partial cross-sectional view taken along the line KK of FIG. 5 for explaining the relationship between the rolling path, the inclined portion, and the 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.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine as a game machine, 5 ... Game board which has a game area, 13 ... Operation chucker as a winning means, 14
... Variable display device, 20 ... Liquid crystal display part, 21 ... Center frame as a game member, 22 ... Decorative frame, 23 ... Base part, 24 ... Side cover, 26 ... Outer ceiling part, 27 ... Opening part, 28 ... Partition Plate, 29 ... upper flow path forming guide means, guide part or part of sphere derivation flow path, 30 ... side flow path forming guide means, guide part or part of sphere derivation flow path, 31 ... central Decorative lens, 32 ... Side decorative lens, 40 ... Stage member having rolling game area, 41 ... Upper stage as second rolling portion, 42 ... Lower stage as first rolling portion, 43 ... Convex portion, 44 ... Recessed portion, 45 ... Upper inclined surface, 46
Derivation groove as a derivation part, 50 ... Rolling path as a specific rolling surface, 51 ... Central inclined surface, 52 ... Sliding surface, 55 ... Discharge recess, 56 ... Inclined part, 57 ... Specific boundary part or specific stepped part , 60 ... Inner ribs, 61 ... Outer ribs as bounce prevention portions, 60a, 61a ... Tapered surfaces, 70 ... Communication passages as auxiliary rolling portions, 71 ... Bottom surfaces of auxiliary rolling portions Constituting upstream part, 72 ... Downstream part that constitutes the bottom surface part of the auxiliary rolling part, 75 ... Guide part as an operating part, 76 ... Restricting side wall part as a restricting part, 77 ... Guide inclined surface, 78 ... Retrograde preventing part As a step portion, 79 ... Downstream side wall portion as a guide portion or arc side wall portion, B ... Game ball.

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A game member having a rolling game region in which the game ball can roll is provided in a game region in which a game ball can flow down, and a first rolling portion and a second rolling member in the rolling game region. A rolling portion is provided, and at least one auxiliary rolling portion that guides the game ball from the first rolling portion to the second rolling portion is provided, and the auxiliary rolling portion is the first rolling portion. For the game ball rolling from the moving part to the auxiliary rolling part, an action part for changing the rolling direction in a direction intersecting with the predetermined rolling direction, and for the predetermined rolling direction. A gaming machine comprising: a regulation unit that regulates movement of a game ball. 2. By providing a height difference at least in the first rolling portion, a portion of the first rolling portion lower than the second rolling portion and the same height as the second rolling portion or And the second rolling portion, the auxiliary rolling portion has a height equal to or higher than the second rolling portion, and the second rolling portion extends from a predetermined portion of the first rolling portion. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming ball is configured to be guided to a moving part. 3. The at least one guide means for guiding the game ball to the first rolling portion is provided, and the guided game ball is configured to roll toward the auxiliary rolling portion. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2.