JP2005304598A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine improved in the novelty and decorativeness of a decoration part arranged inside a game area. <P>SOLUTION: In this Pachinko game machine 1, the game area 90a is constituted on a game board 7 so as to be surrounded by a prescribed frame (rail 22 or the like). A prescribed decoration part 55 is arranged inside the game area 90a and an extension part 60 extended to the outside of the game area 90a is provided in the decoration part 55. The decoration part 55 is constituted as a decoration component to be arranged around a display device 5 for instance and an internal flow path 54a is constituted in the decoration part 55 so that game balls can pass through the internal area of the decoration part 55. Further, a winning device 63 is provided in the internal flow path 54a, the game balls can enter through an entrance 63a in the winning device 63 and the game balls which enter can be detected. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, for example, a pachinko machine is widely known as a kind of gaming machine. In gaming machines such as pachinko machines, various designs are applied to gaming parts (for example, windmills, decorative lamps, display devices, etc.) arranged in the gaming area, and the decorative effect is enhanced to attract the player's interest as much as possible. It is configured as follows. In the prior art, for example, Patent Document 1 is provided as a technique for further enhancing the decoration effect.
JP 2003-154070 A

  In the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, a technique is proposed in which a decorative portion that is continuous in design is arranged in a game area to improve novelty. And according to the structure of this patent document 1, in the decoration part which continues in design, since the site | part which a game ball can flow down and the site | part which cannot flow down are provided, a big decoration part is provided in a game area | region. In this way, the novelty is enhanced, while the flow of the game ball is not so hindered.

  By the way, in the conventional gaming machine, the game area, which is the main arrangement space of the decoration part, is limited in terms of breadth, so it is often restricted by the arrangement position, shape, size, etc. of the decoration part. , The decorative part tended to be uniform. For example, considering the flow-down area of game balls, the arrangement area of the display device, etc., the arrangement space of the decoration part is limited. Therefore, in conventional game machines, the decoration part rich in novelty can be obtained with this limited arrangement space. Arranged or devised variously. The technique of the above-mentioned Patent Document 1 intends to place a large decorative portion by effectively using this limited space. Although the arrangement is devised, the entire decorative portion is temporarily within the game area. Since all of the large decorative portions are to be arranged in the game area, various restrictions such as the arrangement position, shape, size, etc. are still received.

  On the other hand, gaming machines that perform decoration by arranging decorative parts such as lamps outside the gaming area are provided. According to this, since the decoration can be performed outside independently of the decoration in the game area, the decoration effect can be enhanced without being restricted by the components arranged in the game area. However, if the decoration part is provided independently outside the game area as described above, the relationship between the decoration in the game area and the external decoration is diminished or eliminated, and the decoration tends to be lacking. There is also concern that the department will not attract much attention.

  In response to such a problem, the present inventors have "arranged the decoration part so that it extends from the inside of the game area to the outside" or "arranges the decoration part so that it extends from the inside of the flowable area to the outside". It came to come up with an unprecedented configuration of “to do” or “to arrange the decoration part so as to form a continuous design from the center of the game board to the end of the game board”. In this way, the decoration part has a novel and impactful configuration, and a gaming machine with high decoration can be provided. On the other hand, when the arrangement configuration has an impact as described above, the area where the decoration part is not provided on the game board becomes relatively narrow, and the area where the game ball can flow down is limited by the presence of the decoration part. A new problem arises.

  The present invention has been made on the basis of the circumstances as described above, and it is possible to arrange the decoration portion in a wide range, to secure a flow-down area of the game ball, and to effectively collect the player's attention. An object is to provide a gaming machine.

Means and the like effective for solving the above problems are shown below. In addition, the effect etc. are demonstrated as needed.
Means 1. In a gaming machine in which a predetermined partition frame is attached to the game board and the game area is configured so as to be surrounded by the partition frame,
A predetermined decoration part is provided so that a part is arranged in the game area, and the decoration part is arranged to extend to the outside of the game area and is attached to the game board,
An internal flow path is configured in the decorative portion so that the game ball can pass through the internal region of the decorative portion,
A gaming machine characterized in that in the internal flow path, there is provided an advancing entrance that opens so that a game ball can enter, and a game ball entry portion configured to be able to detect the game ball entering is provided.

  In this way, while realizing a novel and impactful configuration in which the decoration part extends from the inside to the outside of the game area, the decoration part is provided to straddle the inside and outside of the game area in this way. Even in the case of the arrangement, the flow of the game ball is not completely blocked by the decoration portion, the flow area can be secured in part, and the flow variation can be increased. Furthermore, since the entrance of the game ball is provided inside the decoration portion, it is possible to further attract the attention of the player and improve the decoration.

  Throughout the present specification, the longitudinal direction of a gaming machine means a direction orthogonal to the board surface (front surface) of the gaming board (that is, the depth direction of the gaming machine), and the player side (that is, the player when using the gaming machine) Is the front side, and the back side of the gaming machine (that is, the back side as viewed from the player) is the back side. The up and down direction of the gaming machine is the longitudinal direction (that is, the height direction) when the gaming machine is viewed from the front (that is, when viewed from the front side), and the left and right direction is when the gaming machine is viewed from the front. It is the short direction (lateral direction).

  In addition, the “game area” as used in this specification is an area in which a game ball is caused to flow down by a “partition frame” with respect to a plane direction (board surface direction) parallel to the board surface (front surface) of the game board (an area where the hit ball is driven). An enclosed area. Further, throughout the present specification, the “partition frame” is a game area constituting frame constituting the game area, and may be any structure that can surround the front of the game board along the board surface. For example, an elongated rail made of metal, resin, or the like, or a resin component having an inner side surface that is adjacent to the rail and substantially along the rail (hereinafter also referred to as a rail adjacent component (for example, a decoration placed outside the game area) Resin parts))) and the like. Further, the “inner area of the decoration part” in the present specification refers to an area inside the outer edge of the decoration part in the plane direction (board surface direction) parallel to the board surface (front surface) of the game board.

  Further, when the above-mentioned “partition frame” (for example, a rail or a rail adjacent component or both of them) is enclosed in a ring shape or a substantially ring shape along the board surface of the game board, the inner side enclosed in the board surface direction. This area is a game area. Further, most of the board surface direction is surrounded by “partition frames” such as rails, rail adjacent parts, etc., but such a “partition frame” is not provided in a part of the panel surface direction. A line segment connecting the both ends of the arrangement area, that is, the both edges of the “partition frame” with the shortest distance is set as the boundary of the game area.

Mean 2. A gaming machine configured to allow a game ball to flow down in front of the game board,
With respect to a plane direction parallel to the board surface of the game board, a flowable area where the game ball can flow is configured, and at least a predetermined decorative portion is arranged in the game so that a part thereof is disposed in the flowable area. Attached to the board,
An internal flow path is provided so that a game ball can pass through the internal area of the decoration part, and the side part of the internal flow path forms a part of the boundary that divides the outermost edge of the flowable area, The decorative portion is configured to extend from the inside to the outside of the outermost edge of the flowable area,
Furthermore, the internal flow path is provided with an entrance for opening so that a game ball can enter, and a game ball entry portion configured to detect an entering game ball is provided. Machine.

  Conventional gaming machines generally have a decorative portion arranged only within the flowable region or only outside the flowable region, but according to the above configuration, the outermost edge of the flowable region is set within the decorative portion. Thus, a novel and impactful configuration is realized in which the flow extends from the inside to the outside of the outermost edge of the flowable area. Furthermore, since the entrance of the game ball is provided inside the decoration portion, it is possible to further attract the attention of the player and improve the decoration.

  More specifically, the outermost edge shape of the flowable region with respect to the surface direction (board surface direction) is substantially circular in any of the means 2 or the structure in which the following means are subordinate to the means 2. The decorative portion can be arranged so as to extend from the inside to the outside of the substantially circular outermost edge.

  Further, in any of the configurations in which the following means are subordinate to the means 2 or the means 2, a predetermined partition frame can be attached to the game board, and the game area is configured to be surrounded by the partition frame In addition, a boundary portion of the flowable area may be configured by the partition frame. In this case, the partition frame constitutes the side portion of the internal flow path, and in the region where the decoration portion is arranged, the boundary of the game region and the outermost edge of the flowable region substantially coincide.

  Means 3. 3. The gaming machine according to means 1 or 2, wherein the decoration part is arranged so as to form a continuous design at least from a central part of the game board to an end part of the game board.

  Conventionally, the decorative portion provided only in the inside of the substantially circular gaming area (that is, provided in the central portion of the gaming board and a certain range around it) from the central portion of the gaming board as described above. If it is arranged so as to form a continuous design over the edge of the game board, a configuration that is innovative in construction and extremely strong in impact can be realized. On the other hand, even in the case where a decorative portion with a wide area is arranged as described above, the flow of the game ball is not completely blocked by the decorative portion due to the presence of the internal flow path, and the flow range is effectively reduced. It can be secured.

Means 4. A gaming machine configured to allow a game ball to flow down in front of the game board,
With respect to a plane direction parallel to the board surface of the game board, a predetermined decoration part is attached to the game board so as to form a continuous design from the center part of the game board to the end part of the game board, An internal flow path is configured in the decorative portion so that the game ball can pass through the internal region of the decorative portion,
Furthermore, the internal flow path is provided with an entrance for opening so that a game ball can enter, and a game ball entry portion configured to detect an entering game ball is provided. Machine.

  Conventionally, the decoration portion provided only within the substantially circular gaming area (that is, provided in the central portion of the gaming board and within a certain range around it) is the configuration of the means 4 (corresponding to claim 3). If it is arranged so as to form a continuous design from the center part of the game board to the end part of the game board as shown in FIG. On the other hand, even in the case where a decorative portion with a wide area is arranged in this way, the flow of the game ball is not completely blocked by the decorative portion due to the presence of the internal flow path, and the flow range is effectively reduced. It can be secured. Furthermore, since the entrance of the game ball is provided inside the decoration portion, it is possible to further attract the attention of the player and improve the decoration.

  As used herein, the “center portion of the game board” means the center position of the game board, and if the decoration portion is arranged at least at a position including the center position, It is assumed that the decoration part is arranged on the This definition is applied to the means 3 and 4. Further, the “center position” here is defined as follows. That is, a vertical center line (a line extending in the left-right direction in an area where the game board and components attached to the game board can be visually recognized via a transparent plate (a line extending in the left-right direction, upper and lower ends of the visible area) A line that is equidistant from) and a center line in the left-right direction of the region that is visible (a line that extends in the vertical direction and is equidistant from the left and right ends of the visible region) “Center position”. Further, the “edge portion of the game board” as used in this specification is defined as follows. That is, the distance between the edges in the vertical direction of the viewable region or the distance between the edges in the left-right direction is the shortest edge-to-edge distance, and the center position with respect to the plane direction parallel to the board surface of the game board When a circle centered on is virtually set, an area outside the circle in the plane direction is defined as “the edge of the game board”. Also, in this specification, “a continuous design from the center of the game board to the end of the game board” means a real or fictional person or animal, or a character, vehicle, building, etc. This means that the design imitating the tangible object is continuously formed from the center of the game board to the end of the game board. For example, there is a configuration in which a design imitating a single character is arranged from the center of the game board to the end of the game board.

  Means 5. The partition frame includes a rail member, and the rail member is arranged so as to pass through an inner region of the decoration portion in a surface direction along the board surface of the game board. 4. The gaming machine according to any one of 4.

  If it does in this way, a partition frame can be simply comprised with a rail member, and it becomes a suitable composition which is easy to arrange so that it may pass through an internal field. Specifically, for example, an elongated and plate-like rail member can be configured.

  Means 6. The partition frame includes a rail member, and the rail member is disposed so as to surround the outside of the decoration portion at an end portion of the game board with respect to a surface direction along the board surface of the game board. A gaming machine according to claim 4.

  In this way, the game area can be easily expanded, resulting in a novel game area configuration.

  Mean 7 The game board is configured to have a rectangular shape when viewed from the front, and the decoration portion is arranged to extend to the vicinity of a corner of the rectangular game board. The gaming machine described in 1.

  In this way, the decoration part can be arranged obliquely so as to extend from the vicinity of the center to the vicinity of the corner part, so that the arrangement space can be further increased. When the arrangement space becomes large in this way, The effect by providing the flow path is further increased.

  Means 8. The gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 7, wherein the game ball entry part is provided so as to be fixed to the decoration part or integrally formed with the decoration part. .

  In this way, the decoration part and the game ball entry part can be managed together, and it is not necessary to separate the game ball entry part from the decoration part and arrange it on the game board. Available to:

Means 9. The internal flow path includes a flow path side part that divides a plane direction parallel to the board surface of the game board, and a flow path bottom part that supports the flow of the game ball behind the game ball,
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 8, characterized in that the flow path bottom is constituted by the decorative portion.

  If it does in this way, it will become easy to comprise the area | region in which an internal flow path is provided, and the external area | region of an internal flow path by a decoration part.

  In the gaming machine according to the means 9, the interior flow path may be configured to be visible, and a decoration having a continuous design with the periphery of the internal flow path may be applied to the flow path bottom. . In this way, it is a preferable configuration that is convenient when it is desired to ensure the continuity of decoration in the vicinity of the internal flow path while making the internal flow path visible.

  Means 10. The gaming machine according to claim 9, wherein the game ball entry portion is provided so as to be fixed to the flow path bottom or integrally formed with the flow path bottom.

  If it does in this way, it will become a suitable composition which can make a game ball which flows down an internal channel enter a game ball approach part.

  Means 11. 11. The gaming machine according to claim 10, wherein the game ball entry portion is provided so as to protrude forward from the bottom of the flow path, and the game ball can flow down around the game ball entry portion. .

  If it does in this way, it will become the suitable composition which can enter the game ball which flows down the internal channel into the game ball approach part, and when the game ball which flows down the internal channel enters the game ball approach part, it does not enter The structure is divided into cases.

  Means 12. An arrangement hole for arranging the decoration portion is arranged so as to extend from the inside to the outside of the game area, and includes an area in which the arrangement hole is provided in a plane direction parallel to the board surface of the game board. The game machine according to any one of means 9 to 11, wherein the internal flow path is configured.

  If it does in this way, it will become the composition convenient for arranging the decoration part so that it may extend from the inside of a game field to the outside.

  Means 13. The gaming machine according to claim 12, wherein the gaming ball that has entered the entrance in the gaming ball entry portion is configured to move to the rear of the gaming board through the placement hole.

  In this way, it is convenient for the decoration part to be arranged so as to extend from the inside to the outside of the game area, and the game ball is placed behind the game board through the entrance provided in the decoration part. The configuration is easy to move.

  Means 14. Any one of means 9 to means 11, wherein an arrangement hole for inserting a part of the decoration part and arranging the decoration part on the game board is provided inside and outside the game area, respectively. The gaming machine described in 1.

  In this way, the arrangement hole can be arranged separately from the inside and outside of the game area, which is an advantageous configuration when it is desired to reduce the space of the arrangement hole.

  Means 15. The game ball that has entered the entrance in the game ball entry portion is configured to move to the rear of the game board through an internal arrangement hole formed in the game area. 14. The gaming machine according to 14.

  If it does in this way, it will become the suitable structure which can arrange | position the arrangement | positioning hole separately in the inside and outside of a game area, and can move a game ball to the back of a game board.

  Means 16. The gaming machine according to any one of means 8 to 15, wherein the decoration portion is continuously arranged from the inside to the outside of the gaming area without a gap.

  If it does in this way, it will become the composition by which the continuity of a decoration is ensured over the inside and outside of a game area | region.

  Means 17. The decoration portion is arranged in a region extending from the inside to the outside of the game region, in which two or more parts are in contact with each other, or are arranged close to each other with a gap narrower than the diameter of the game ball. A gaming machine according to any one of means 8 to 15.

  In this way, since the decoration part can be configured by a plurality of parts, the degree of freedom in arrangement increases in configuration.

  Means 18. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the game ball entry portion is attached to the game board as a separate component from the decoration portion.

  In this way, since the game ball entry portion can be configured as a separate part from the decoration portion, the game ball entry portion can be configured without much influence from the configuration of the decoration portion.

  Means 19. The gaming machine according to claim 18, wherein the internal flow path is configured so that a front surface portion of the game board is a flow path bottom.

  In this way, the game ball can be caused to flow down using the front portion of the game board in the internal flow path while configuring a wide range of decorative portions.

  In addition, in the thing described in the means 19, the design that is continuous with the peripheral portion of the internal flow path in the decorative portion is provided on the board surface of the game board in the internal flow path while the internal flow path is configured to be visible. An eggplant decoration may be given. In this way, it is a preferable configuration that is convenient when it is desired to ensure the continuity of decoration in the vicinity of the internal flow path while making the internal flow path visible. More specifically, for example, a picture continuous with the peripheral portion of the internal flow path can be drawn on a cell that is attached to the game board in the internal flow path.

  Means 20. The gaming machine according to claim 19, wherein the game ball entry portion is provided so as to protrude forward from the bottom of the flow path.

  If it does in this way, it will become the composition which makes it easy to enter the game ball which flows along the front part of a game board in an internal channel to an entrance.

  Means 21. Any one of the means 18 to the means 20, wherein the game board is provided with at least two arrangement holes for arranging the decorative portion, and the internal flow path is formed between the arrangement holes. The gaming machine described in Crab.

  If it does in this way, it will become a suitable composition which can constitute a channel bottom part by a board surface of a game board.

  22. The gaming machine according to means 21, wherein one of the two arrangement holes provided in the means 22.2 is configured only in the gaming area and the other is configured only outside the gaming area.

  If it does in this way, it will become a suitable composition which can constitute a flow path bottom part by the board surface of a game board, and can move the game ball which entered into the back of a game board.

  Means 23. The game machine according to means 21 or means 22, wherein an entry portion placement hole for placing the game ball entry portion is formed separately from the placement hole for placing the decoration portion.

  If it does in this way, it will become the composition which can arrange a game ball approach part freely regardless of the fixed position of a decoration part.

  Means 24. 24. The gaming machine according to any one of means 21 to 23, wherein the game ball entry part is also inserted together with the decoration part in an arrangement hole for arranging the decoration part.

  If it does in this way, a game ball approach part can be arranged using an arrangement hole of a decoration part, and it becomes composition with a high space reduction effect.

  Means 25.2 A means 21 to 21 is characterized in that a partition frame is disposed so as to pass between the two arrangement holes provided, and the partition frame is configured as a flow path side portion of the internal flow path. A gaming machine according to means 24.

  If it does in this way, it will become a suitable composition which can arrange a decoration part inside and outside a game field, realizing a composition which divides a game field with a partition frame.

  Means 26. 26. A gaming machine according to any one of means 18 to 25, wherein the decoration portion is continuously arranged from the inside to the outside of the gaming area without a gap.

  If it does in this way, it will become the composition by which the continuity of a decoration is ensured over the inside and outside of a game area | region.

  Means 27. The decorative part has at least two decorative parts, and the two decorative parts are arranged in contact with each other or close to each other with a gap narrower than the diameter of the game ball. A gaming machine according to any one of means 18 to means 26.

  In this way, the decoration part can be configured to cover a wide range while realizing a configuration in which the game ball can flow down on the game board in the internal flow path.

  Means 28. One of the two decorative parts constitutes a part of the character, and the other constitutes another part of the character and is arranged so as to form a continuous decoration. The gaming machine described in 1.

  If it does in this way, even if it is a case where a decoration part is constituted by a plurality of parts, it will be the composition which can ensure continuity of decoration.

  Means 29. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 28, wherein the gaming ball that has passed through the entrance in the gaming ball entry portion is configured to move rearward of the gaming board.

  If it does in this way, it will become the composition which is easy to perform control based on a game ball passing through an entrance.

  Means 30. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 28, wherein the game ball that has passed through the entrance at the game ball entry portion flows in front of the game board. .

  If it does in this way, it will become the composition which can use the game ball which passed the entrance to flow down.

  Means 31. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 30, wherein a predetermined control is performed when a game ball passes through the entrance in the game ball entry section.

  If it does in this way, the importance of an entrance can be raised, and it becomes a structure which contributes to the decorative improvement of a decoration part by extension.

  Means 32. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 31, wherein a condition that is advantageous to a player is provided when a game ball passes through the entrance in the game ball entry portion.

  In this way, the player is more interested in the structure.

  Means 33. The gaming machine according to claim 32, wherein a prize ball is paid out when a game ball passes through the entrance at the game ball entry portion.

  By doing so, a very advantageous state for the player is generated based on the approach to the entrance, so that the decorative portion (particularly the internal flow path) can be further enhanced.

  Means 34. Means 1 to means characterized in that a lottery for giving a favorable condition to a player is performed when a game ball passes through the entrance in the game ball entry portion. 31. The gaming machine according to any one of 31.

  In this way, there is a possibility that a state advantageous to the player will occur based on the approach to the entrance, so that the decorative portion (especially the internal flow path) can be further enhanced.

  Means 35. The means according to any one of means 1 to means 34, wherein a special display mode is generated in the display device when a game ball passes through the entrance in the game ball entry section. Gaming machine.

  If it does in this way, it will become the composition in which the approach to the entrance in an internal flow path has an influence on a display, and an entrance and a display become a closely related structure. Thereby, it is possible to create an interesting gaming state as compared with a case where a game ball is simply entered.

  Means 36. 36. The gaming machine according to claim 35, wherein a specific symbol is displayed on a display device when a gaming ball passes through the entrance in the gaming ball entry portion.

  If it does in this way, it will become a suitable example which is easy to link an entrance and a display mode.

  Means 37. 36. The gaming machine according to claim 35, wherein when the game ball passes through the entrance in the game ball entry portion, a big hit specific symbol variation occurs.

  In this way, since the variation of the jackpot specific symbol occurs due to the influence of the flow of the game ball in the decoration portion, it is possible to further increase the degree of attention of the decoration portion having a novel and impactful configuration.

  Means 38. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 37, wherein an opening width of the entrance is set so that game balls pass one by one.

  If it says in this way, it will become the composition which can make a game ball approach into a specific part, without dividing a space.

  Means 39. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 37, wherein an opening width of the entrance is set so that two or more game balls can pass simultaneously.

  If it does in this way, it will become the composition which is easy to make a game ball approach.

  Means 40. The gaming machine according to any one of Means 1 to 37, wherein the game ball entry portion is configured such that an opening width of the entrance is changeable.

  In this way, the opening width can be set according to the situation, and the configuration is rich in change. As a result, the decorative portion and the internal flow path can be configured to be interesting with many variations.

  Means 41. The gaming machine according to any one of Means 1 to 39, wherein the game ball entry portion is configured so that the entrance can be opened and closed.

  If it does in this way, approach and non-entry can be set up according to a situation, and monotony can be reduced.

  Means 42. The gaming machine according to means 41, wherein the game ball entry portion is configured such that the entrance is opened on condition that a big hit occurs.

  In this way, opening the entrance can be made a more valuable aspect.

  Means 43. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 42, wherein the game ball entry portion comprises a start chucker, and the entrance comprises an introduction port for the start chucker.

  In this way, the novel decorative part and the internal flow path can be further enhanced.

  Means 44. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 42, wherein the game ball entry portion comprises a through chucker, and the entrance comprises a passage opening for the through chucker.

  This is a preferred example in which the entrance can be configured in the internal flow path without taking up space.

  Means 45. A gaming machine according to any one of Means 1 to 44, wherein a plurality of entrances are arranged in the internal flow path.

  If it does in this way, it will become the composition rich in approach variation.

  Means 46. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 45, wherein a nail member is arranged in the vicinity of the game ball entry portion in the internal flow path.

  In this way, it is possible to make the flow of the internal flow path interesting in the vicinity of the game ball entry portion. For example, in the gaming machine according to any one of means 8 to means 17, the nail member may be fixed to the decoration part, or may be fixed as a part of the decoration part. As a configuration for fixing the nail member to the decorative portion, a nail member made of a metal material or a resin material can be attached to the decorative portion (for example, a decorative portion made of a resin material), and configured as a part of the decorative portion In this case, the decorative part and the nail member can be integrally molded by adjusting the mold and injection molding.

  Means 47. 47. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 46, wherein only a part of a game ball flowing down the internal flow path enters the entrance.

  In this way, it is possible to realize a configuration that allows the game ball to enter without taking up much space.

  Means 48. 47. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 46, wherein all of the game balls flowing down the internal flow path enter the entrance.

  In this way, it can be meaningful to enter the internal flow path itself, and the internal flow path becomes more attractive.

  Means 49. 49. The means according to any one of means 1 to 48, wherein the decorative part is provided with a window part in front of the internal flow path so that at least a part of the internal flow path is visible. Game machines.

  If it does in this way, it will become the structure which can visually recognize the game ball which passes an internal flow path through a window part, and in addition to the increase in a flow-down variation, it can give visual interest.

  Means 50. The game machine according to claim 49, wherein the window portion is configured continuously from an inlet to an outlet of the internal flow path.

In this way, the game ball can be seen from the inlet to the outlet of the internal flow path, the visual effect is high, and the fun of the game can be further amplified.

  Means 51. The decorative portion is configured such that a transparent cover portion that covers the internal flow path is provided as the window portion in front of the internal flow path, and the internal flow path is visible through the cover portion. A gaming machine according to any one of means 49 or means 50, characterized in that:

  In this way, a suitable configuration is realized in which the internal flow path is covered while the internal flow path is visible.

  The decorative portion is provided with a cover portion that partially covers the internal flow channel in front of the internal flow channel, and at least a part of the cover portion includes a gap portion such as a hole or a slit. It is comprised as a part, and it may be comprised so that the said internal flow path can be visually recognized through the said clearance gap part. In this way, a configuration in which the internal flow path is visible while the internal flow path is covered is easily realized.

  In addition, in the structure which provides a cover part like the means 51 grade | etc., The said cover part may be provided with the decoration which makes the design which followed the surrounding part of the said cover part in the said decoration part. If it does in this way, even if it is a case where an internal channel is provided, it will become a suitable composition which can maintain continuity of decoration.

  Means 52. 52. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 51, wherein the internal flow path is formed in a groove shape in a form in which a front side is opened in the decorative portion.

  In this way, the internal flow path can be configured without adopting a complicated configuration, and the game ball passing through the internal flow path is easily visible.

  Means 53. Any of means 1 to means 52, wherein the flow path bottom of the internal flow path is configured to be at least partially visible, and the visible portion of the flow path bottom is decorated. The gaming machine described in 1.

  In this way, even when the internal flow path is open and visible, the opening can be compensated for by the decoration of the bottom.

  Means 54. 54. The gaming machine according to claim 53, wherein a decoration having a continuous design with a peripheral portion of the internal flow path in the decoration portion is provided on the flow path bottom of the internal flow path.

  In this way, even if the front surface of the internal flow path is opened and visible, the continuity of the decoration is not interrupted by the opening, and the continuity of the decoration can be maintained. This is a preferable configuration.

  Means 55. 55. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 54, wherein a plurality of paths of the internal flow path are provided in an internal region of the decoration portion.

  If it does in this way, a flow variation can be increased further and fun can be increased further. Specifically, for example, in the device described in the means 55, the side portion of one internal flow path provided in a plurality of paths is configured to form a part of a boundary portion that divides the outermost edge of the flowable region. And it can comprise so that the said decoration part may extend outside from the inner side of the outermost edge of the said flow-down possible area | region.

  Means 56. 56. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 55, wherein the gaming machine includes a display device that performs a predetermined display, and the decoration portion includes display device peripheral parts provided around the display device.

  According to this configuration, the peripheral parts of the display device can be made a novel configuration as never before.

  Means 57. The display device is provided with a display screen, and the display device peripheral components are arranged so as to surround the display screen in a surface direction along the board surface of the game board. Game machines.

  If the configuration of the above means is applied to a part surrounding such a display screen, the vicinity of the display screen that attracts attention can be made a very novel configuration.

  Means 58. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 57, wherein the decoration part has a character part imitating a predetermined character.

  In this way, it is possible to adopt a novel arrangement for the character part that is likely to attract the player's interest, and to further enhance the character's impression. More specifically, the means 58 can be configured such that the character portion extends from the inside of the game area to the outside. Or in the structure of the means 58, it can comprise so that a character part may extend from the inner side of the outermost edge of a flowable area to the outer side.

  In addition, the character part as used in the field of this invention can be set as the structure which imitated the character in various fields planarly or three-dimensionally. Specifically, as a two-dimensional or three-dimensional imitation of people, animals and plants, other things, symbols, or images that appear in novels, manga, anime, movies, theater, television, or other fields In particular, in gaming machine users, if it is a configuration that imitates a well-known or famous or fictional person, animal or plant, or other thing, or a configuration with excellent design, It becomes the composition which can improve game nature effectively.

  In addition, in the means 58, when the character part is arranged inside and outside the game area, each part arranged inside and outside the game area is configured so that only the part arranged outside the game area does not function as a character. Can be configured to function as characters in cooperation. Similarly, when the character part is arranged inside and outside the flowable area in the means 58, the portion arranged outside the flowable area does not function as a character, and is arranged inside and outside the flowable area. Each part can be configured to function as a character in cooperation.

  In the means 58, the character portion may be configured such that the operation mode, the display mode, and the like can be changed. If it does in this way, if it will comprise so that aspects, such as an operation | movement aspect and a display aspect, can change, taking a novel arrangement | positioning structure, it will become a structure which can raise an interest synergistically.

  It should be noted that the change of the aspect referred to in the present invention is not limited to the configuration in which the character part itself changes, but the aspect of the character part is relatively changed by the change of the part related to the character part (for example, the vicinity of the character part). A configuration that changes to the above is also included as a concept. For example, a configuration in which the character portion is illuminated when the lamp shines at a position away from the character portion so that the character portion appears bright, and a configuration in which the character portion has a predetermined color are included. In addition, as a change in mode, the character part itself or a mode change by an action that displaces a part related to the character part, or a light emission in which a predetermined part related to the character part or the character part emits light. Of course, any aspect change method other than these may be applied as long as all aspects such as aspect changes are included as concepts and the state of the character portion changes.

  Further, in this case, it is possible to adopt a configuration provided with a character part aspect control means for controlling to change the aspect of the character part. Thus, if the aspect of a character part is changed by control, the aspect of a character part can be changed with sufficient timing. For example, if the character part mode control means is configured to perform control so that the mode of the character part is set according to the gaming state, the character will be variously changed according to the gaming state, The game state and character are more closely related.

  It should be noted that the change of the aspect referred to in the present invention is not limited to the configuration in which the character part itself changes, but the aspect of the character part is relatively changed by the change of the part related to the character part (for example, the vicinity of the character part). A configuration that changes to the above is also included as a concept. For example, a configuration in which the character portion is illuminated when the lamp shines at a position away from the character portion so that the character portion looks bright, or a configuration in which the character portion has a predetermined color is included. In addition, as a change in mode, the character part itself or a part related to the character part (for example, a part near the character part or a part linked with the character part by a linkage mechanism) is displaced. This is a configuration in which the state of the character part changes, including any aspect change such as a change in form caused by such an action, or a change in form caused by light emission in a character part or a predetermined part related to the character part. Of course, other aspect changing methods other than these may be applied.

  According to the configuration of claim 1, while realizing a novel and impactful configuration in which the decoration portion extends from the inside of the game area to the outside, the decoration portion straddling the inside and outside of the game area is arranged in this way. Even in such a case, the flow of the game ball is not completely blocked by the decoration portion, the flow area is secured in part, and the flow variation is increased. Further, since the entrance for allowing the game ball to enter is provided inside the decorative portion, the player's attention can be further attracted and the decorativeness can be improved.

  According to the configuration of claim 2, a novel and impactful configuration is realized in which the outermost edge of the flowable region is set in the inner region of the decorative portion, and the decorative portion extends from the inner side to the outer side of the outermost edge of the flowable region. Will be. Further, since the entrance for allowing the game ball to enter is provided inside the decorative portion, the player's attention can be further attracted and the decorativeness can be improved.

  According to the configuration of claim 3, the decorative portion that is conventionally provided only in the game area (that is, provided in the central portion of the game board and in a certain range around it) is arranged at the central portion of the game board. Can be arranged so as to form a continuous design from the end of the game board to the end of the game board. On the other hand, even when the decorative portion with a wide area is arranged in this way, the flow of the game ball is not completely blocked by the decorative portion, and the flow-down region is secured in part, and the flow variation An increase will be achieved. Further, since the entrance for allowing the game ball to enter is provided inside the decorative portion, the player's attention can be further attracted and the decorativeness can be improved.

<Embodiment 1>
Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 1 is a front view conceptually illustrating a game board configuration in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a front view conceptually illustrating a gaming machine using the game board. 3 is a perspective view of the gaming machine of FIG. 2, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view conceptually illustrating the back side configuration of the glass door frame of the gaming machine of FIG. FIG. 5 exemplifies the configuration of the main part of the decorative portion in the first embodiment, and is a diagram conceptually showing the vicinity of the AA cross section in FIG. 1. FIG. 6 is an enlarged view showing a part of FIG. FIG. 7 is an enlarged view showing a part of FIG. FIG. 8 illustrates the configuration in the vicinity of the winning device, and conceptually illustrates the vicinity of the BB cross section in FIG. 7.

  The pachinko machine 1 which is an example of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment is provided by being arranged in a plurality of lateral directions at an upper part of a counter board of a pachinko island base installed in a gaming hall, for example. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a front frame 2 at the front, and a glass door frame 3 as a transparent plate holding portion is attached to the front frame 2. The glass door frame 3 is supported by the front frame 2 so as to be opened and closed by a hinge portion having a vertical axis of rotation, and a metal or resin frame 83 in which glass (corresponding to a transparent plate) is fitted (FIG. 4). Reference). A glass unit 50 is configured by fitting two pieces of glass into a metal frame 83. The front frame 2 (main body frame) is also attached to the gaming machine main body by a hinge 81 so as to be openable and closable.

  A game board 7 shown in FIG. 1 is arranged behind the glass door frame 3. The game board 7 has a substantially circular game area 90a surrounded by a rail 22 (to be described later) as a partition frame. The game area 90a includes a first type start port 4, a special display device (hereinafter simply referred to as “ 5) and a special winning opening 6 are also provided. The first type starting port 4 is provided with a path for a game ball, and a blade 4a is supported at the path entrance so as to be openable and closable. The display device 5 can be configured as a symbol display device that dynamically displays symbols, for example.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, an upper tray 3 a from which prize balls are paid out is attached to the lower part of the glass door frame 3. A lower tray 2a is mounted below the window hole of the front frame 2. The lower receiving tray 2a discharges and stores extra balls such as a winning ball that cannot fit into the upper receiving tray 3a, a ball extracted from the upper receiving tray 3a, or a foul ball from the outlet of the extra ball. A launching handle 17 for launching a game ball is mounted on the right side of the lower tray 2a in the front frame 2 so as to be rotatable. A motor (not shown) as a driving means is mounted on the back side of the front frame 2 corresponding to the firing handle 17, and the motor is rotated by the turning operation of the firing handle 17, whereby the hitting ball (see FIG. (Not shown) is intermittently operated and adjusted to a resilience according to the rotation angle of the firing handle 17. Therefore, a ball launcher is constituted by the motor and the hitting ball.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the display device 5 is provided above the first type start port 4 and includes a screen 5 a made up of a liquid crystal display (LCD). Various kinds of images are displayed on the screen 5a. As one of them, a left symbol row 8, a middle symbol row 9, and a right symbol row 10 are displayed. The number of design rows is not limited to the above (3 rows), and may be 1 row, 2 rows, 4 rows or more. Each of the symbol rows 8 to 10 is composed of a plurality of symbols made up of numbers, symbols and the like.

  In the display device 5, the symbol variation in the symbol rows 8 to 10 is started by winning a game ball at the first type starting port 4. The symbol variation is stopped in the order of the left symbol row 8, the right symbol row 10, and the middle symbol row 9, but this is only an example and may be stopped in another order. When symbol variations in all symbol sequences 8 to 10 are stopped, a combination of symbols (hereinafter referred to as “stop symbols”) displayed is a predetermined combination (specific display result, hereinafter referred to as “hit combination”). ), That is, a combination of the same type of symbols (for example, 777) when the symbols of the same type are arranged along the jackpot line. This combination of stop symbols is hereinafter referred to as “big hit symbol”. In this embodiment, there are a total of five types of jackpot lines: one that extends in the horizontal direction (upper, middle, and lower three types) and one that extends in the diagonal direction (two types, lower right and lower left). Not limited to. For example, the number of jackpot lines is one, and it may be what is usually called “one line”. When the jackpot combination is established, the special electric combination is activated, and a jackpot gaming state as a special gaming state advantageous to the player arrives, and it becomes possible to acquire more prize balls.

  Further, the pachinko machine 1 enters the reach gaming state prior to the occurrence of the big hit gaming state. Here, the reach game state refers to a state immediately before the big hit game state, for example, the symbol variation in the row 10 stops on the big hit line with the same type of symbols as the stop symbol in the left symbol row 8, and After that, if the symbol variation in the middle symbol row 9 is stopped with the same type of symbols as the stopped symbols in the left and right symbol rows 8 and 10, a combination of jackpots is finally included. In addition, when the symbol variation stops, the game changes in a combination that results in a big hit gaming state, and when it stops at that symbol, when it finally becomes a big hit gaming state, the state in the variation is also included in the reach gaming state. This is usually called full rotation (all symbols) reach.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the special winning opening 6 is provided below the first type start opening 4 and includes one V zone 11, two passages 12 and 13, and a shutter 14. The shutter 14 is actuated by a prize winning solenoid 15 (hereinafter, also simply referred to as “solenoid 15”), and opens and closes the entrances of the V zone 11 and the passages 12 and 13.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game board 7 is provided with a start port switch 18, a V zone switch 19 and a count switch 20. The start port switch 18 detects winning of the game ball B to the first type start port 4. The V zone switch 19 detects the winning of the game ball B into the V zone 11, and the count switch 20 detects the winning of the game ball B into the big winning opening 6. In addition, a control device 21 is provided to drive and control the solenoid 15 and the display device 5 based on the detection results of the switches 18 to 20, respectively. The control device 21 includes a read memory (ROM), a central processing unit (CPU), a random access memory (RAM), and the like. The ROM stores a predetermined control program and initial data in advance, and the CPU executes various arithmetic processes according to the ROM control program. The RAM temporarily stores the calculation result by the CPU. In more detail, the control device 21 includes a main board that performs main control of the pachinko machine 1, a display control board that controls each unit according to a signal from the main board, a volume adjustment board, an LED board, and a payout control. In order to prevent unauthorized signals from being input to the main board, the signal transmission direction is only one direction from the main board to the sub board. ing.

  As one of the controls by the CPU, there is a so-called probability variation in which the occurrence probability of the big hit gaming state is varied according to the condition. Specifically, a low probability mode that generates a jackpot gaming state with a low probability of about 1/300, and a high probability mode that generates a jackpot gaming state with a high probability of about 1/60, which is about five times as high The probability mode is switched according to the type of jackpot symbol. That is, if the jackpot symbol is a predetermined special symbol (eg, odd symbol), the high probability mode is set, and if it is a predetermined normal symbol (eg, even symbol), the low probability mode is set. Note that the multiple of the occurrence probability in the high probability mode with respect to the occurrence probability in the low probability mode may be a value other than the above-described value (about 5).

(Decoration part)
Next, the decoration part will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a predetermined decoration portion 55 is arranged in the game area 90a, and this decoration portion 55 extends outside the game area 90a. It is configured. The decoration portion 55 is configured to extend to the outside of the game area 90a in the upper right portion of the game area 90a, and the entire decoration portion 55 extends from the central portion of the game area 90a to the game board outside the upper right portion of the game area 90a. It is arranged over the end. Specifically, one end of the decoration portion 55 is arranged in the left area (the left area when the game area 90a is divided into left and right) in the game area 90a, and the other end is the right area (game area) of the game area 90a. 90a is divided into left and right, and is located outside the right area), and has a very large and impactful configuration.

  The game area 90a can be configured by a rail (for example, a metal rail formed in a plate shape) or by a part other than the rail and the decorative portion that is continuous and adjacent to the rail. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a predetermined area on the game board 7 is configured to be mostly surrounded by a rail 22 in a substantially circular shape, and an area inside the rail 22 is configured as a game area 90 a. . Here, the rail 22 corresponds to a “partition frame” in the claims. 1 to 9 show an example in which a non-arrangement region (region between P1 and P2) where the rail 22 is not provided is configured in part. The partition frame (that is, the rail 22) here is configured in a circular shape in which most of the partition frame does not exist, that is, an arc shape that lacks a part of a substantially circular shape. The boundary 90 of the game area 90a is set so as to connect the end portions of the arc-shaped frame (rail 22). As shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 7, in this embodiment, the end portion of the rail 22 in the non-arrangement region where the rail 22 is not provided (that is, the region between the end positions P <b> 1 and P <b> 2 of the rail 22). A game area boundary 90 is set so as to connect P1 and P1 linearly, and a decoration portion 55 is disposed so as to straddle the inside and outside of the game area 90a configured as described above.

  In the present embodiment, the rail 22 divides most of the area where the game ball can flow (flowable area), and the boundary 90 of the game area 90a and the outermost edge 91 of the flowable area are the most ( In FIG. 1, a boundary 90 and an outermost edge 91 are formed along the rail 22, and these are indicated by a common one-dot chain line). Throughout this specification, the “flowable area” refers to a front area of the game board 7 and is composed of a launch lane (in FIG. 1, a part 22c, 22d of the rail 22 and a launch port 90c at the end. This means a region where game balls hit through the lanes) can flow down.

  In the present embodiment, the decoration portion 55 is disposed so as to form a continuous design from the center of the game board 7 to the end of the game board 7. More specifically, the outer shape of the board surface 7d of the game board 7 is configured to have a rectangular shape (for example, substantially square, substantially rectangular, etc.) when viewed from the front as shown in FIG. The decorative portion 55 is arranged so as to extend from the central portion of 7 to the vicinity of the corner of the game board 7.

  In the present embodiment, “the center of the game board” means the center position C1 of the game board 7, and “the center position C1 of the game board” is defined as follows. That is, as shown in FIG. 2, when viewed from the front, it is attached to the game board 7 and the game board 7 through transparent plates (here, the front glass 52 and the rear glass 51 (see FIGS. 2 to 5)). A center line L2 (a line extending in the left-right direction) that forms the center in the up-down direction in a viewable area 93 (a boundary is conceptually illustrated by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 2) in which the component is visible. And a center line L1 (a line extending in the up-down direction) that forms the center in the left-right direction of the viewable area 93 from the both end edges P5, P6 in the up-down direction. A position at which the left and right end edges P3 and P4 of the possible region 93 intersect with a line equidistant in the left and right direction is defined as a center position C1. Further, the “edge portion of the game board” as used in this specification is defined as follows. That is, the shortest distance between the distances K1 between the vertical edges of the visible region 93 or the distance K2 between the horizontal edges is the diameter (in FIG. 2, the horizontal edges P3, P4). And a circle centered at the center position C1 in a plane direction parallel to the board surface 7d of the game board 7 is virtually set to be outside the circle in the plane direction. Will be defined as “the end of the game board”. In FIG. 2, it is clear that the decorative portion 55 extends outside the virtual circle. Further, in the present specification, “near the corner of the game board” means that when a virtual circle as described above is set, it is an external area of the circle and near the outer edge of the corner of the game board 7. An area. The definitions of “the center of the game board”, “the edge of the game board”, and “near the corner of the game board” are similarly applied to the other embodiments.

(Entrance)
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the decorative portion 55 is configured with an entrance 63a configured to allow a game ball to enter in a region where the internal flow path 54a is provided. The ball is configured to be movable behind the game board 7 (on the side opposite to the board surface 7d). The entrance 63a has an opening width so that game balls pass one by one. When the game ball passes through the entrance 63a, the entrance sensor 63a is detected by a ball sensor 94 that detects the game ball. Control is to be performed. The entrance 63a according to the present embodiment is configured as an introduction port for introducing a game ball in the winning device 63 (corresponding to the game ball entry portion), and is advantageous to the player when the flowing-down game ball passes. It is supposed to give a special condition. When a game ball enters the winning device 63 through the entrance 63a, it is detected by the ball sensor 94 and paid out.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, in the internal flow path 54a formed in the decorative portion 55, a nail member 62 (a metal nail) that influences the flow of the game ball is located near the entrance 63a. Or a resin-made nail), and the flow of the game ball is configured to be affected by the nail in the same manner as the configuration on the board surface of the game board 7. . In the example of FIGS. 5 to 7, both side wall portions (flow channel side portions 154 a and 154 a) of the internal flow channel 54 a are configured by the main body portion of the decorative portion 55, and the side wall portions (flow channel side portions 154 a and 154 a) The collision receiving part 61 is arrange | positioned in one part. The collision receiving portion 61 is configured to receive a game ball by the collision receiving surface 61a, and is configured to absorb the impact of the game ball. In addition, although the nail member 62 was mentioned as an example in the internal flow path 54a as a part arrange | positioned with the entrance 63a, other game parts (for example, a windmill etc.) may be arrange | positioned.

  Furthermore, in the decorative portion 55 of the present embodiment, for example, a transparent cover 64 (which may be a resin member or a glass member) is disposed in front of the internal flow path 54a, and the internal flow path 54a The situation (such as a game ball entering the entrance 63a) can be seen from the front. 5 and 6, the decorative portion 55 is planar or three-dimensional on the front surface outside the region where the internal flow path 54a is provided. The turtle design is applied, and in the region where the internal flow path 54a is provided, the turtle design is similarly decorated on the flow path bottom 154b (see the thick line part F). In the internal flow path 54a, the game ball can flow down around the entrance 63a, but also at the bottom of the internal flow path 54a (flow path bottom 154b) near the entrance 63a. Related decorations are provided. Further, since the transparent cover 64 is provided in the area where the internal flow path 54a is provided, the decoration of the flow path bottom 154b can be visually recognized, and these are external (that is, the area where the internal flow path 54a is not provided). ) And the decorations are connected in design (that is, the design of the area of the internal flow path 54a and the design of the external area are connected to each other, so that a single turtle is formed in the decoration portion 55. The design of the character is configured).

(Collision receiver)
In the present embodiment, a collision receiving portion 61 for receiving a collision of a game ball is disposed in the vicinity of the outermost edge 91 of the flowable area in the inner region of the decoration portion 55. The collision receiving portion 61 here is substantially entirely made of a rubber material. In addition, the whole does not need to be comprised with a rubber material, and should just arrange | position a rubber member in the position which receives a collision at least. Further, the collision receiving portion 61 may be configured to be detachable from the main body of the decorative portion 55 (a portion of the decorative portion 55 excluding the collision receiving portion 61). As an example, there is an example in which a hole is provided in the main body of the decorative portion 55, and a protrusion that can be press-fitted into the hole is provided in the collision receiving portion 61, and these are fitted. Further, here, the collision receiving portion provided with the rubber material is illustrated, but the substantially entire collision receiving portion 61 or the position where the collision is received may be constituted by another resin material or a metal material.

(Glass composition)
As shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, a rear glass 51 is provided as a flow path constituting transparent plate constituting the flow path of the game ball in front of the game board 7, and the game of the rear glass 51 as shown in FIG. At least a part of the board surface 51B on the board side is a flow path constituting flat part 51E that constitutes a part of the flow path 54 facing the board surface 7d of the game board 7. And a part of the decoration part (in the example of FIG. 5, the decoration part 55 in which the inside and outside of the game area are configured by a single part) provided in the game area 90a, Arranged outside the game area 90a and configured as a protruding decorative portion 55f so that at least a part of the decorative portion 55 protrudes to a front position with respect to the flow path forming surface 51B on the back side of the flow path forming flat portion 51E. Has been.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the flow path configuration in which the front end position of the projecting decorative portion 55 f is parallel to the board surface 7 d of the game board 7 in the front-rear direction (the direction orthogonal to the board surface 7 d of the game board 7). It is located on the front side of the position of the surface (the plate surface 51B constituting the flow path with the board surface 7d of the game board 7 on the back side of the flow path constituting flat portion 51E). More specifically, in FIG. 5, a virtual plane (a plane obtained by extending the flow path configuration surface) including the flow path configuration surface (plate surface 51B) is conceptually shown as 51F. The portion 55f is configured to protrude so that the front end is positioned forward of the virtual plane 51F. Further, at least a part of the rear glass 51 is provided with a first raised portion 51C that protrudes forward of the flow path constituting flat portion 51E, and the decorative portion 55 is provided at a position corresponding to the first raised portion 51C. The provided projecting decorative portion 55f is configured to project forward from the flow path constituting surface (that is, the plate surface 51B) (more specifically, from the flow path constituted flat portion 51E). In the present embodiment, the decoration portion 55 has a configuration in which a portion straddling the inside and outside of the game region 90a (or a portion straddling the inside and outside of the flowable region) protrudes forward from the flow path constituting surface (plate surface 51B). ing. In the example of FIG. 2, the outer shape of the first raised portion 51C is conceptually indicated by a broken line, and the outer shape of the second raised portion 52B is indicated by a solid line. Also in subsequent plan views, the outer shape of the first raised portion 51C is indicated by a broken line, and the outer shape of the second raised portion 52B is indicated by a solid line.

  The first raised portion 51C projects from the outside of the game region 90a to the inside and from the inside of the flowable region to the outside and protrudes forward of the flow path constituting flat portion 51E so as to rise upward in a curved plate shape. A recess is formed on the back side of the first raised portion 51C. The protruding decorative portion 55f protrudes forward of the flow path constituting surface (plate surface 51B) over the inside and outside of the game area 90a and inside and outside of the flowable area in a form in which a part is inserted into the recess. The flow path constituting flat part 51E and the first raised part 51C are made of an integral single plate. In the rear glass 51, the boundary between the flow path constituting flat part 51E and the first raised part 51C is smoothly bent.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 3, 4, and 5, a front glass 52 (the front glass 52 corresponds to the front transparent plate) disposed at the front position of the rear glass 51 that is the flow path constituting transparent plate is provided. The entire decorative portion 55 is covered by the front glass 52 and the rear glass 51 described above. The front glass 52 is provided with a second raised portion 52B (the second raised portion 52B corresponds to the second non-flat portion) that protrudes forward at least at the front position of the first raised portion 51C. The second raised portion 52B is configured to rise in a curved plate shape toward the front.

  Further, the front glass 52 is provided with a front flat portion 52A configured to be flat, and the second raised portion 52B is configured to protrude forward from the front flat portion 52A. The front flat portion 52A is disposed in front of the flow path configuration flat portion 51E so that the flow path configuration flat portion 52E and the plate surface are substantially parallel to each other. In addition, a recess is also formed on the back side of the second raised portion 52B, and the first raised portion 51C and the protruding decorative portion 55f are recessed on the back side of the second raised portion 52B at a position corresponding to the second raised portion 52B. It is arranged so that a part fits in. In the present embodiment, the front glass 52 protrudes further forward than the front flat portion 52A (specifically, forward of a virtual plane including the back surface of the front flat portion 52A (illustrated by the broken line portion 52F). A protruding decorative portion 55f is formed (to protrude). The protruding decorative portion 55f is configured to be covered by both the first raised portion 51C and the second raised portion 52B. Further, in the front glass 52, the front flat portion 52A and the second raised portion 52B are made of an integral single plate, and the boundary between the front flat portion 52A and the second raised portion 52B is smoothly bent. .

  In addition, the first raised portion 51C according to the present embodiment is formed in a corresponding outer shape substantially corresponding to the protruding decorative portion 55f, and the first raised portion 51C and the protruding decorative portion 55f are uniform in shape. It has become. The “substantially corresponding outer shape” herein may be an outer shape reflecting the shape of the protruding decorative portion 55f, and may be an outer shape partially corresponding to the protruding decorative portion 55f. The external shape corresponding to the whole part 55 may be sufficient. For example, the outer shape of the first raised portion 51C is set to reflect the outer shape of the entire protruding decorative portion 55f when viewed in plan, or the first raised portion 51C is raised to reflect the protruding shape of the protruding decorative portion 55f. The shape can be set.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a part of the protruding decorative portion 55f is configured to be disposed inside the back side of the first raised portion 51C, but such a first raised portion 51C is configured to be the protruding decorative portion 55f. You may comprise so that it may set to the shape reflecting the peripheral shape and height of the part in which it is accommodated. In this way, since the shape of the first raised portion 51C is set appropriately reflecting the portion accommodated in the first raised portion 51C in the protruding decorative portion 55f, the first raised portion 51C is made wider than necessary. There is no need to do this, and since the shape corresponding to the protruding decorative portion 55f is formed, the outer shape is neatly organized. The “shape reflecting the peripheral shape and height of the accommodated portion in the projecting decorative portion” means, for example, “the portion accommodated in the first raised portion 51C in the projecting decorative portion 55f” as a whole. Examples include a configuration in which the first raised portion 51C is formed with a slight gap therebetween. In addition, if the projecting decorative portion 55f has a certain shape (for example, a part of a certain character shape) as a motif, the shape is made slightly larger to form the first rising portion 51C. May be.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the first raised portion 51C and the second raised portion 52B have substantially corresponding shapes. Here, the first raised portion 51C that is bent in a predetermined range is configured, and the second raised portion 52B is configured to be bent slightly larger than the first raised portion 51C. In this way, the first raised portion 51C and the second raised portion 52B have a corresponding shape and are neatly organized.

  Further, in the example of FIG. 4, the rear glass 51 that is the flow path constituting transparent plate and the front glass 52 that is the front transparent plate have a substantially rectangular shape, and a part of the decorative portion 55 is the rear glass 51 and the front glass 52. It is arranged so as to cover the vicinity of the corner and is covered by the vicinity of the corner of the front glass 52. 4, the window 3c (see also FIGS. 4 and 5) formed in the glass door frame 3 as a transparent plate holding frame for holding the transparent plate is a game area 90a (see FIG. 1, etc.). And the shape corresponding to the extension part 60 (the part extended to the exterior of the game area | region 90a in the decoration part 55) is comprised. More specifically, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, a viewable region 93 configured to be visible from the front of the gaming machine 1 in both the front glass 52 and the rear glass 51 (that is, the front glass 52 and the rear glass). 51 is a portion that can be seen from the front, and a portion of each glass that corresponds to the inner region of the window 3c with respect to the surface direction parallel to the surface direction (the surface direction) along the surface of the game board 7 (ie, the surface direction). A portion corresponding to the opening portion of the window portion 3c) is disposed in front of the game region 90a corresponding to the game region 90a and has a substantially arc-shaped peripheral edge (the game region corresponding portion is A portion of the visible portion that is the front portion of the game area 90a), and extends from the game area corresponding portion to the outside in the plate surface direction (that is, the surface direction parallel to the board surface of the game board). And an external corresponding portion (the external corresponding portion is a portion near the front of the extended portion 60 of the visible portion) arranged corresponding to a portion (that is, the extended portion 60) arranged outside the area 90a. It has a configuration. That is, the inner peripheral edge shape of the window 3c is not a mere circle, but has a shape having an inner peripheral edge formed in an arc shape and an inner peripheral edge extending outward from the arc-shaped portion.

(Arrangement hole)
Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 8, the decoration portion 55 is configured to be attached to the game board 7 from the inside of the game area 90a to the outside, and as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the game board 7 Is formed with a mounting arrangement hole 7a for allowing a part of the decoration part 55 to enter, and as shown in FIG. 5 and the like, the decoration part 55 is inserted into the arrangement hole 7a. It is attached to the game board 7. A support portion 55a having a size slightly larger than the arrangement hole 7a is provided at the peripheral portion of the decoration portion 55, and the support portion 55a is attached so as to be supported by the board surface 7d of the game board 7. In the present embodiment, with respect to the plane direction parallel to the board surface 7d of the game board 7, the internal flow path 54a is configured at least in a region where the arrangement hole 7a is provided.

(Game board)
As shown in FIG. 8, the game board 7 according to the present embodiment has a configuration in which a sheet member 7g (decorative sheet such as celluloid) is attached to a game board main body 7h configured in a plate shape using wood, resin, or the like. As shown in FIG. 1, it has a rectangular shape in plan view.

(Applicable)
In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 8, display device peripheral components (here, the periphery of the display screen 5a of the display device 5) that are provided around the display device 5 and to which the display device 5 is attached. A decorative frame body) is configured as a decorative portion 55, and the display device peripheral part has a turtle shape which will be described later, and extends from the inside of the game area 90a to the outside. A turtle decoration is applied to at least the front surface of the decorative portion 55 (as described above, in the example of FIGS. 5, 6, and 8, a portion where a turtle decoration (planar decoration or three-dimensional decoration) is applied. Is illustrated by a thick line portion F).

  Further, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the center of the screen 5a of the display device 5 is closer to the extending part 60 (that is, the part arranged outside the gaming area in the decoration part 55) than the center of the gaming area 90a. They are arranged so that they are displaced. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1 and the like, the display screen 5a is arranged from the left side area to the right side area of the game area 90a, and the center (center of gravity) of the display screen 5a is shifted toward the extension part 60. It is comprised so that it may become.

  Furthermore, the decoration part 55 according to the present embodiment has a character part that imitates a predetermined character three-dimensionally or planarly (the part on which the character shape design is applied corresponds to the character part). Thus, at least a part of the character portion is arranged from the inside of the game area 90a to the outside and from the inside of the flowable area to the outside. The character part here is a part that forms the shape of a turtle, and the entire turtle character is continuously arranged in design from the inside of the game area 90a to the outside and from the inside of the flowable area to the outside. Has been. Specifically, a part of the body of a single character (a part of the face, arms, and shell) is arranged in the game area 90a, and the other part (the remaining part of the shell) is outside the game area 90a. Arranged so that a single character is constituted by a part thereof and the other part.

  Here, although an example of the character part is given here, the character part can be configured to imitate a character in various fields in a two-dimensional or three-dimensional manner. Specifically, a person, flora and fauna, other things appearing in novels, comics, movies, theatre, television, or other fields, symbols, or images thereof, are configured as two-dimensional or three-dimensional parts. In particular, for game machine users, if it is configured to resemble a well-known or well-known or fictional person, animal or plant, or other thing, or a configuration with excellent design properties, decorativeness and game play will be improved. It becomes the structure which can be raised effectively.

  Further, in the decorative portion 55 of the present embodiment, the portion disposed inside the game area 90a and the portion disposed outside the game area 90a are integrally formed in a plane direction parallel to the board surface of the game board 7. Specifically, it is configured as a continuous part. Specifically, in the decoration part 55, at least a part of the game area arrangement part 59 arranged in the game area 90a and the extension part 60 arranged outside the game area 90a. Is formed as a resin part integrally formed with at least a part of the above. Similarly, the decorative portion 55 is configured as a resin part in which at least a part of the portion arranged in the flowable region and at least a part of the portion arranged outside the flowable region are integrally formed. Yes. Here, the term “integral” means that it cannot be separated. In addition, the design of the decoration portion 55 is continuously designed over the inside and outside of the game area 90a. More specifically, the design of the portion (extended portion 60) arranged outside the game area 90a in the decoration portion 55 does not have individuality, and the extended portion 60 is arranged inside the game area 90a. By combining with the design of the game area arrangement portion 59, it functions as a part of the character portion design.

<Embodiment 2>
Next, Embodiment 2 will be described with reference to FIG.
In the present embodiment, the configuration in which displaceable parts are provided in the winning device 73 is illustrated, and the configuration other than the configuration of the winning device is the same as in the first embodiment. In the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the opening width of the entrance 73a can be changed. The winning device 73 is configured as a so-called electric tulip, and is configured such that the tips of the blade members 73b and 73b approach or leave as shown in FIG.

  The winning device 73 here is configured as a start chucker (through this specification, the start chucker means a winning device in which a big win lottery is started as a game ball enters). When a game ball enters the entrance 73a, it is detected by the detection unit 73c, and the detection signal is acquired by the main board or the sub board, and a big hit lottery (this big hit lottery is referred to in the claims) "Lottery for giving conditions advantageous to the player") is performed. Further, in the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the entrance 73a, a special display mode is generated in the display device. Specifically, when the game ball passes through the entrance 73a, display control is performed so that the big hit specific symbol (symbol row 8 to 10) fluctuates.

<Embodiment 3>
Next, Embodiment 3 will be described with reference to FIG.
In this embodiment, an example is shown in which the entrance 74a is configured to be openable and closable in the winning device 74, and is the same as in the first embodiment except for the configuration of the winning device. In the present embodiment, the winning device 74 is provided with a shielding member 74b configured to shield the entrance 74, and the shielding member 74b is configured to be rotatable about a rotation axis in the left-right direction. ing. Here, the entrance 74a has an opening width that allows two or more game balls to pass simultaneously, and is configured as a big prize opening. The opening condition of the entrance 74a can be variously set, but can be configured to be opened when a predetermined game condition is satisfied. For example, the entrance 74a can be opened on condition that a big hit state occurs.

<Embodiment 4>
Next, Embodiment 4 will be described with reference to FIGS.
Also in this embodiment, the decoration portion 55 is disposed so as to extend to the outside of the game area 90 a and is attached to the game board 7 so that the game ball can pass through the internal area 90 a of the decoration portion 55. In the decorative portion 55, an internal flow path 54a is configured. Moreover, the decoration part 55 is comprised so that it may extend outside from the inner side of the outermost edge 91 of a flowable area | region. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 11 to 13, the rail 22 constituting the periphery of the game area 90 a intersects the decorative portion 55 (specifically, the decorative portion 55) inside the decorative portion 55. 55 is disposed along the board surface direction (a surface direction parallel to the board surface 7d (see 11) of the game board 7)). That is, the decoration portion 55 is disposed so as to straddle the rail 22, and the extension portion 60 as a part of the decoration portion 55 extends outside the game area 90a with the rail 22 as a base end. Also in the present embodiment, an internal flow path 54a is configured in the decorative portion 55 so that the game ball can pass through the internal area of the decorative portion 55, and an incoming game ball is passed through the internal flow path 54a. A game ball entrance 63a configured to be detectable is provided. The configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment except that the rail 22 is disposed so as to pass through the inner region of the decorative portion 55.

  In the fourth embodiment, unlike the first to third embodiments, the gaming area and the flowable area are configured differently. In the example shown in FIG. 11 and the like, in the case where the partition frame (or rail 22) is arranged so as to cross the interior of the decorative portion 55, the game area (area surrounded by the boundary 90) and the flowable area (inside the outermost edge 91) This is an example of a configuration that is different from the region (1). Here, the rails arranged in the decoration part 55 are the internal arrangement rails 22b, and the rails arranged outside the decoration part 55 are the external arrangement rails 22a. Here, the internal arrangement rail 22b and the external arrangement rail 22a are configured by the same component. As described above, in this specification, the “game area” is an area surrounded by a partition frame. However, as shown in FIG. In the configuration arranged so as to cross the game area, the boundary portion of the game area is configured along such a partition frame.

  In the example of FIG. 11 and the like, the internal flow path 54a is located closer to the center position C1 of the game board (see FIG. 2 for the concept of the center position C1) at a predetermined distance from the partition frame (that is, the rail 22) in the decoration portion 55. The internal flow path 54a is the outermost part of the flowable area in the decorative portion 55. That is, the outermost edge 91 of the flowable region is set along the side portion of the internal flow path 54a, and the outermost edge 91 of the flowable region and the boundary 90 of the game region are slightly different. And the decoration part 55 is arrange | positioned so that it may straddle the inner side and outer side of the game area | region 90a so that it may straddle from the inner side of the outermost edge 91 of a flowable area. Also in this configuration, the collision receiving portion 61 is provided at a position adjacent to the rail 22 in the decorative portion 55 (specifically, a position where the decorative portion 55 is in contact with or very close to the rail 22). In FIG. 4, the decoration main body extends from the inside of the game area 90a and the flowable area to the outside.

<Embodiment 5>
Next, Embodiment 5 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 14 is a front view conceptually showing an example of the fifth embodiment, and FIG. FIG. 16 is an enlarged view of FIG. Also in the fifth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, a decorative portion 55 having a continuous design from the vicinity of the center portion to the vicinity of the end portion of the game board 7 is arranged. Here, the game board 7 has a rectangular shape. The decoration portion 55 is arranged to extend to the vicinity of the corner portion of the game board 7. The definitions of “near the center of the game board”, “near the edge of the game board”, and “near the corner of the game board” are as described above.

  In the present embodiment, a rail 22 as a “partition frame” is arranged in a substantially annular shape on the game board 7, and the rail 22 is arranged so as to partially surround the vicinity of the end of the game board 7 within the frame. The decorative portion 55 is arranged in the frame of the rail 22 so as to have a continuous design from the vicinity of the center of the game board 7 to the vicinity of the end of the game board 7. That is, as shown in FIG. 14, the game area 90a is extended to the vicinity of the corner of the game board 7 as compared with the normally used circular game area, and the decoration portion 55 is included in the expanded game area 90a. Is arranged, and the decoration portion 55 is arranged so as to extend from the vicinity of the center of the game board 7 to the vicinity of the end portion thereof. Also in the present embodiment, an internal flow path 54a is configured in the decorative portion 55 so that the game ball can pass through the internal area of the decorative portion 55, and an incoming game ball is passed through the internal flow path 54a. A game ball entrance 63a configured to be detectable is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the rail 22 is arranged in the upper right part of the game board 7 so as to partially surround the area near the end of the game board 7 within the frame. That is, an area surrounded by the rails 22 (hereinafter also referred to as a rail enclosure area) so that a game area 90a partially including the vicinity of the end of the game board 7 (specifically, the vicinity of the corner) is configured. Compared to the circular rail configuration used, the configuration extends to the vicinity of the end of the game board 7 (specifically, the vicinity of the corner of the game board 7). The decoration portion 55 is configured to extend from the vicinity of the center of the game board 7 to the vicinity of the end of the game board 7 so as to be disposed in the extended rail surrounding area (that is, the game area 90a). Yes. Also in the example of FIG. 14, the collision receiving portion 61 that receives the game ball is arranged near the outermost edge of the flowable area where the game ball can flow down, and the decoration portion 55 is near the position of the collision receiving portion 61. Is arranged across the inside and outside of the flowable area. In addition, in the example of FIG. 14, the 2nd collision receiving part 65 is provided.

<Embodiment 6>
Next, Embodiment 6 will be described with reference to FIGS.
17 shows a modified configuration of the rear glass of FIG. 5, FIG. 18 shows a modified configuration of the rear glass of FIG. 12, and FIG. 19 shows a modified configuration of the rear glass of FIG. In the above embodiment, the raised decorative part is formed on both the front glass and the rear glass so that the protruding decorative part protrudes forward of the flow path constituting surface.In this embodiment, in any of FIGS. The non-formation area | region where a back glass is not formed is provided in the peripheral part of the back glass 51, and the protrusion decoration part 55f protrudes in the front position of the flow-path structure surface (plate surface 51B) through the said non-formation area | region. Here, the recessed part 51A is formed in the peripheral part of the back glass 51, and the internal area | region of the recessed part 51A is a non-formation area | region.

  In the present embodiment, similarly to the above-described embodiment, the decoration portion 55 is provided so as to be attached to the game board 7 inside the game area, and is arranged so that the decoration portion 55 extends outside the game area. In addition, the internal flow path 54 a is configured in the decorative portion 55 so that the game ball can pass through the internal region of the decorative portion 55. Also in the present embodiment, an internal flow path 54a is configured in the decorative portion 55 so that the game ball can pass through the internal area of the decorative portion 55, and an incoming game ball is passed through the internal flow path 54a. A game ball entrance 63a configured to be detectable is provided. Also in this embodiment, the boundary between the flowable area and the game area is substantially the same as in the first embodiment, and the decoration part 55 is arranged from the inside of the flowable area to the outside. . Note that the example shown in the drawing is merely an example, and in the above-described embodiment, the transparent plate configuration as in this embodiment can be used for any configuration that can apply this embodiment.

<Embodiment 7>
Next, Embodiment 7 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 20 is a perspective view illustrating a gaming machine according to the seventh embodiment, FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating the rear side configuration of the glass door frame, and FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram conceptually illustrating the main configuration. In the present embodiment, a front glass 52 and a rear glass 51 having a flat structure as a whole are used, and the entire decorative portion 55 is located behind the flow path constituting surface and is covered with the flat rear glass 51. . Also in the present embodiment, as in the above-described embodiment, the decoration portion 55 is provided so as to be attached to the game board 7 inside the game area and the flowable area, and the decoration portion 55 is provided in the game area and the flowable area. It is arranged to extend outside. Further, an internal flow path 54 a is configured in the decorative portion 55 so that the game ball can pass through the internal region of the decorative portion 55. Also in the seventh embodiment, the internal flow path 54a is configured in the decorative portion 55 so that the game ball can pass through the internal region of the decorative portion 55, and an incoming game ball can be detected in the internal flow path 54a. An entrance 63a for a game ball configured as described above is provided.

<Eighth embodiment>
Next, Embodiment 8 will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 24 is a plan view conceptually showing a gaming board configuration of the gaming machine according to the eighth embodiment (modified example of FIG. 1), and FIG. 25 is a sectional view conceptually showing a cross-sectional view of main parts (CC cross section). FIG. 26 is a cross-sectional view (a vertical cross-sectional view at a position where the winning device 63 is provided) at a position different from FIG.
In the present embodiment, unlike the above embodiment, the arrangement holes (internal arrangement hole 7b, external arrangement hole 7c) for inserting a part of the decoration portion 55 and arranging the decoration portion 55 on the game board 7 are game areas. The internal arrangement hole 7b and the external arrangement hole 7c are respectively provided inside and outside the flowable area where the game ball can flow down. .

  Also in the present embodiment, a game ball entry portion (winning device 63) is provided as a part of the decoration portion 55, and the surface direction parallel to the board surface 7d of the game board 7 in the internal flow path 54 is provided. And a flow path bottom 154b that supports the flow of the game ball behind the game ball. The internal flow path 54a is configured to be visible through a transparent cover 64, and a decoration that is continuous with the periphery of the internal flow path 54a is provided on the flow path bottom 154b of the internal flow path 54a. The flow path bottom part 154b is also configured as a part of the decoration part 55, and a winning device 63 as a game ball entry part is provided so as to be fixed (here, fixed by integral formation) to the flow path bottom part 54a. Yes. Further, the internal arrangement hole 7b is configured to include an area where the prize winning device 63 is provided, and an internal arrangement hole in which a game ball that has entered the entrance 63a in the prize winning device 63 is formed inside the game area 90a. It moves to the back (back side) of the game board 7 via 7b and is detected by the sensor 94.

  In any of the above embodiments 1 to 8, in any of the embodiments, a game ball entry portion is formed as a part of the decoration portion 55 or is fixed to the decoration portion 55 as an integral unit. The example which is comprised is shown and the decoration part 55 which makes such a unit structure shows the example arrange | positioned continuously without a gap from the inside of the game area 90a to the exterior. On the other hand, the decorative portion 55 may be configured by a plurality of parts without being an integral unit. For example, even in a region extending from the inside to the outside of the game region 90a, two or more parts may be in contact with each other or may be arranged close to each other with a gap narrower than the diameter of the game ball. Good.

<Ninth Embodiment>
Next, Embodiment 9 will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 27 is a front view conceptually showing the configuration of the gaming board for the gaming machine according to the ninth embodiment (modified example of FIG. 1), and FIG. 28 is a sectional view conceptually showing the cross-sectional configuration of the main part (modified example of FIG. 29 is an enlarged view showing a part of FIG. 28 on an enlarged scale, FIG. 30 is an enlarged view showing a part of FIG. 27, and FIG. 31 is a sectional view at a position different from FIG.

  In the present embodiment, a winning device 63 corresponding to the game ball entry portion is attached to the game board 7 as a separate component from the decoration portion 55. As shown in FIGS. 28, 29, and 31, the internal flow path 54a is configured such that the front surface of the game board 7 is a flow path bottom 154b. As shown in FIGS. 27 and 30, the internal flow path 54a is configured to be visible, and the internal flow path 54a in the decorative portion 55 is disposed on the board surface 7d (front surface) of the game board 7 in the internal flow path 54a. The decoration which makes a continuous design with the surrounding part of the character is given (the bold line F part conceptually shows the decorative part related to the character). Thereby, the continuity of the decoration is ensured in the vicinity of the internal flow path. More specifically, a pattern that is continuous with the peripheral portion of the internal flow path is applied to a pattern sheet (cell 7g) on which a pattern to be attached to the game board 7 is applied in the internal flow path 54a.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 31, the winning device 63 is provided so as to protrude forward from the flow path bottom portion 154b constituted by the game board 7, and enters the game ball flowing along the front part of the game board 7. It is configured to enter the mouth 63a. Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 27 to 30, the game board 7 is provided with two arrangement holes (an internal arrangement hole 7 b and an external arrangement hole 7 c) for arranging the decoration portion 55. An internal flow path 54a is formed between the internal arrangement hole 7b and the external arrangement hole 7c. The two internal arrangement holes 7b and the external arrangement holes 7c are provided such that one internal arrangement hole 7b is configured only in the game area 90a and only outside the other external arrangement hole 7c game area 90a. Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, the entry portion arrangement hole 7 f (indicated by a broken line in FIG. 30) for arranging the winning device 63 is an internal arrangement hole 7 b and an external arrangement hole for arranging the decoration portion 55. It is formed separately from 7c

<Embodiment 10>
Next, Embodiment 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 32 is a cross-sectional view conceptually showing a main part of the present embodiment, and shows a configuration obtained by modifying FIG. In the present embodiment, in the arrangement hole (internal arrangement hole 7b) in which the decoration portion 55 is arranged, the winning device 63 (game ball entry portion) is also inserted together with the decoration portion 55. Thereby, the game ball entry portion can be arranged using the arrangement hole of the decoration portion 55, and the space saving effect is high.

<Embodiment 11>
Next, Embodiment 11 will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 33 is an enlarged view showing a part of the plan view conceptually showing the gaming machine according to the eleventh embodiment. FIG. 34 is a cross-sectional view conceptually showing a cross-sectional configuration of a main part of the gaming machine, and FIG. 35 is a cross-sectional view showing an enlarged part of FIG.

  In the present embodiment, the partition frame (rail 22) is disposed so as to pass between the two internal placement holes 7b and the external placement hole 7c, and the partition frame is on the flow path side on one side of the internal flow path 54a. It is configured as a part 154a. The rail 22 is configured to be fixed to the game board 7 in the region where the internal flow path 54a is provided, and the decorative portion 55 extends inside and outside the game region 90a so as to straddle the rail 22 (also, It is arranged so as to cross the inside and outside of the flowable area. Here, of the two internal arrangement holes 7b and the external arrangement holes 7c, one internal arrangement hole 7b is configured only in the game area 90a (and only in the flowable area), and the other external arrangement hole 7c. It is configured only outside the game area 90a (and only outside the flowable area). Similarly to FIG. 31, the winning device 63 may be provided with an entry portion arrangement hole different from the internal arrangement hole 7b and the external arrangement hole 7c, and as shown in FIG. 31, the decorative portion is provided in the internal arrangement hole 7b. You may arrange | position with 55. Also in the present embodiment, the decoration portion 55 is continuously arranged from the inside of the game area 90a to the outside without any gap, and the continuity of decoration is ensured across the inside and outside of the game area 90a. Yes.

<Twelfth embodiment>
Next, Embodiment 12 will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 36 is a perspective view conceptually showing the gaming machine according to Embodiment 12, and shows a state where the glass door frame is opened. FIG. 37 is a cross-sectional view conceptually showing a cross-sectional configuration of a main part of the gaming machine.

  In the present embodiment, the decorative portion 55 has two decorative parts, and is arranged in each of the internal arrangement hole 7b and the external arrangement hole 7c in which two decorative parts are provided. Specifically, a game area placement portion 59 attached to the game area 90a and an extension portion 60 attached to the outside of the game area 90a are configured as separate parts. As shown in FIGS. In the arrangement state, these two decorative parts (the game area arrangement portion 59 and the extension portion 60) are in contact with each other or very close to each other. One of the two decorative parts is part of the character (specifically, part of the turtle's face, hand, shell), and the other part is part of the character (other part of the turtle shell). , Are configured to make a continuous decoration.

  In the present embodiment, the two decorative parts are in contact with each other and are continuous, but the two decorative parts may be arranged close to each other with a gap narrower than the diameter of the game ball. .

<Other embodiments>
The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described with reference to the above description and drawings. For example, the following embodiments are also included in the technical scope of the present invention, and further, within the scope not departing from the gist of the invention other than the following. Various modifications can be made.
(1) In the above embodiment, the configuration in which the display screen is arranged substantially parallel to the board surface of the game board is illustrated, but the display screen may be inclined with respect to the board surface of the game board.
(2) In the above embodiment, the display device peripheral component arranged around the display device is exemplified as the decoration portion. However, other decoration portions are extended from the inside of the game area to the outside. Also good. For example, the decoration portion may be an accessory component constituting the accessory, and the extending portion may be configured in a form in which a part of the accessory component is extended. Further, in the winning device arranged on the game board, a part of the components constituting the winning device may be extended outside the game area.
(3) In the above embodiment, the configuration in which the extension part is provided in the upper right part of the game area is shown, but the position of the extension part is not limited to this. For example, the upper left portion, the lower right portion, the lower left portion, or the like may be used. Alternatively, it may be the side, upper, lower or the like of the game area.
(4) In the above-described embodiment, the display screen is centered on the display screen so that the center of the display screen is shifted from the approximate center position of the game area. .
(5) In the said embodiment, although both the front transparent plate and the flow-path structure transparent plate were comprised by the glass member, it is not restricted to this. For example, the front transparent plate can be constituted by a resin member, while the flow path constituting transparent plate can be constituted by a glass member. If it does in this way, about a flow path constituent transparent board, it will be constituted by a glass member which is hard to produce a crack etc., and a front transparent board will be constituted by a resin member which is easy to process. Moreover, you may comprise both a front transparent plate and a flow-path structure transparent plate with a resin member.
(6) In the above embodiment, the flat portion and the non-flat portion are configured by a single plate. However, the non-flat portion may be bonded to the flat portion.
(7) The entrance may be configured as a part of the through chucker, and the game ball that has passed through the entrance may be configured to flow in front of the game board.

The front view which shows notionally the game board structure of the gaming machine which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention The front view which illustrates notionally the gaming machine concerning Embodiment 1 of the present invention A perspective view of the gaming machine of FIG. The figure explaining the back side structure of a glass door frame regarding the gaming machine of FIG. The conceptual diagram which illustrates the principal part structure of the game machine of Embodiment 1, and shows notionally the game machine structure of the AA cross section vicinity of FIG. An enlarged view showing a part of FIG. FIG. 2 is an enlarged view showing a part of FIG. The conceptual diagram which illustrates the structure of the vicinity of the game ball entry portion and conceptually illustrates the structure of the vicinity of the BB cross section of FIG. FIG. 9 is a conceptual diagram conceptually illustrating a main part in the gaming machine according to the second embodiment and is a diagram illustrating a modification example of FIG. It is a conceptual diagram which illustrates notionally the principal part in the gaming machine which concerns on Embodiment 3, and is a figure which shows the modification of FIG. 7, FIG. The front view which illustrates notionally the gaming machine concerning Embodiment 4 The figure which illustrates notionally the principal part cross-section structure of the game machine of Embodiment 4, and shows the modification of FIG. FIG. 12 is an enlarged view showing a part of FIG. The front view which illustrates notionally the gaming machine concerning Embodiment 5 The figure which illustrates notionally the principal part cross-section structure of the game machine of Embodiment 5, and shows the modification of FIG. An enlarged view showing a part of FIG. The figure which illustrates notionally the principal part cross-section structure of the game machine of Embodiment 6, and shows the modification of FIG. The figure which illustrates a different structure regarding Embodiment 6 from FIG. The figure which illustrates the structure different from FIG. 17, FIG. 18 regarding Embodiment 6. FIG. The perspective view which illustrates notionally the gaming machine concerning Embodiment 7 The figure explaining the back side structure of the glass door frame of the gaming machine of FIG. The figure which illustrates notionally the principal part cross-section structure of the gaming machine of Embodiment 7, and shows the modification of FIG. FIG. 22 is an enlarged view showing a part of FIG. The front view which illustrates notionally the game board composition of the game machine concerning Embodiment 8 of the present invention The conceptual diagram which illustrates notionally the game machine structure of CC cross section vicinity of FIG. 24 regarding the gaming machine of Embodiment 8. FIG. FIG. 24 conceptually illustrates a cross-sectional configuration in the vicinity of a game ball entrance with respect to the gaming machine of FIG. 24, and is a diagram illustrating a modification of FIG. 8. The front view which illustrates notionally a game board structure about the gaming machine concerning Embodiment 9. The figure which illustrates notionally the principal part cross-section structure of the game machine of Embodiment 9, and shows the modification of FIG. 28 is an enlarged view showing a part of FIG. The enlarged view which expands and shows a part of gaming machine of Embodiment 9. The figure which illustrates notionally the cross-sectional structure of the game ball approach part vicinity of the game machine of Embodiment 9, and shows the modification of FIG. The figure which illustrates notionally the cross-sectional structure of the game ball approach part vicinity of the game machine of Embodiment 10, and shows the modification of FIG. The figure which expands and shows a part of gaming machine of Embodiment 11. The figure which illustrates notionally the principal part cross-section structure of the game machine of Embodiment 11, and shows the modification of FIG. FIG. 34 is an enlarged view showing a part of FIG. The conceptual diagram which illustrates notionally the back side structure of a glass door frame regarding the gaming machine of Embodiment 12. The figure which illustrates notionally the principal part cross-section structure of the game machine of Embodiment 12, and shows the modification of FIG.

Explanation of symbols

1 ... Pachinko machine (game machine)
5 ... Display device 7 ... Game board 7d ... Board surface 22 ... Rail (partition frame, rail member)
54a ... Internal flow channel 55 ... Decoration part (display device surrounding parts, character part)
63 ... Winning device (game ball entry part)
63a ... Entrance 90 ... Game area boundary 90a ... Game area 91 ... Outermost edge of flowable area 94 ... Ball sensor C1 ... Center position of game board (central part of game board)
F ... The part to be decorated

Claims (3)

In a gaming machine in which a predetermined partition frame is attached to the game board and the game area is configured so as to be surrounded by the partition frame,
A predetermined decoration part is provided so that a part is arranged in the game area, and the decoration part is arranged to extend to the outside of the game area and is attached to the game board,
An internal flow path is configured in the decorative portion so that the game ball can pass through the internal region of the decorative portion,
A gaming machine characterized in that in the internal flow path, there is provided an advancing entrance that opens so that a game ball can enter, and a game ball entry portion configured to be able to detect the game ball entering is provided. A gaming machine configured to allow a game ball to flow down in front of the game board,
A flowable area where a game ball can flow is configured in a plane direction parallel to the board surface of the game board, and at least a predetermined decorative portion is arranged in the game so that a part thereof is disposed in the flowable area. Attached to the board,
An internal flow path is provided so that a game ball can pass through the internal area of the decoration part, and the side part of the internal flow path forms a part of the boundary that divides the outermost edge of the flowable area, The decorative portion is configured to extend from the inside to the outside of the outermost edge of the flowable area,
Furthermore, the internal flow path is provided with an entrance opening that allows a game ball to enter, and a game ball entry portion configured to detect an entering game ball is provided. Machine. A gaming machine configured to allow a game ball to flow down in front of the game board,
With respect to a plane direction parallel to the board surface of the game board, a predetermined decoration part is attached to the game board so as to form a continuous design from the center part of the game board to the end part of the game board, An internal flow path is configured in the decorative portion so that the game ball can pass through the internal region of the decorative portion,
Furthermore, the internal flow path is provided with an entrance for opening so that a game ball can enter, and a game ball entry portion configured to detect an entering game ball is provided. Machine.

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