JP2007175354A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a more enlarged center case 10 and a more gorgeous game board surface and to secure an area where game balls roll and flow down, in a game machine in which the center case 10 is disposed in the game area of a game board 1, a winning tool is disposed at the lower part, a plurality of game nails 5 are planted, and the game balls flow down while colliding with the game nails and can enter the winning tool in the middle of flowing down. <P>SOLUTION: The center case 10 comprises an armor part 47 in an eaves shape for guiding hit game balls to a side part, and an extended decoration part 60 extended from the armor part 47 so as to cross the flow-down path of the game balls at the height on the front surface side roughly same as the game board surface. A planar ball flow-down regulation member 64 for regulating the flow-down of the game balls is provided on a game ball flow-down path upstream side end part in the extended decoration part 60 so that the width direction is projected to the front of the game board surface, and the upper end and lower end of the ball flow-down regulation member 64 are separated for the width of the almost equal interval from the armor part 47. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a sparrow ball gaming machine.

In a conventional game machine using a game ball, such as a pachinko machine, a display device such as a liquid crystal display device is arranged in a center case provided in the approximate center of the game area, and the game ball wins a start winning opening. On the condition that the display device can perform another game (fluctuation display game) in which an identification display such as a numeral is variably displayed at high speed, for example, is gaining popularity. In such pachinko machines, attention is paid to whether or not the display mode when the game is stopped in another game is established as a prize mode such as 7, 7, 7, etc., and in recent years, the display device tends to increase in size. As the size increases, the center case also increases in size.
Furthermore, not only the display device but also the decoration member including the center case tends to be enlarged in order to enhance the decoration effect on the entire game board surface.

By the way, when the center case is enlarged, the visibility of numbers and pictures displayed on the display device is increased, and the decorativeness is improved, but the size of the game area is limited. While changing the flow direction, the area where the game ball flows down is narrowed. For this reason, the game ball hits the game nail and rolls while changing the flow direction, and there is an inconvenience that the fun inherent in pachinko games is enjoyed to enjoy whether or not to win a prize tool in the middle of the flow. In particular, since the game area on both the left and right sides of the center case is narrowed, the change in the movement of the game ball in this portion is reduced.
In view of this, there has been proposed a gaming machine in which a game ball guide member is provided on a side lamp so that the game ball can flow down even if the game area decreases. (For example, Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2)

JP 2004-016491 A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-334022

However, the movement of the game ball rolling on the guide member is unsatisfactory for a player who enjoys watching the flow of the game ball flowing down because the dynamic movement when the game ball flows down is impaired. Was inadequate.
Moreover, since it occupies a required area in the side lamp, it has been a hindrance to exhibit the original decorative effect of the side lamp.
Furthermore, the recent increase in the size of the center case and the pursuit of a gorgeous decoration effect is an unprecedented momentum, making it difficult to provide a sufficiently large side lamp. It is also difficult to secure a region where the game ball rolls down by providing a guide member.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of securing a center case that is larger in the gaming board surface, a gaming board surface that pursues more gorgeousness, and an area in which gaming balls roll down.

In the gaming machine according to claim 1, the game area is defined by a partition member on the surface of the game board, and a center case is disposed in a substantially central portion of the game area, and prize-winning devices are disposed below the center case. In addition, in a gaming machine in which a plurality of game nails are planted in the game area, a game ball that has jumped into the upper part of the game area flows down while hitting the game nail, and a prize can be won in the middle of the flow,
The center case has a bowl-shaped armor portion for guiding a game ball driven toward the center case to the side, a front side height substantially the same as the game board surface, and a flow path of the game ball And an extended decorative portion extending from the armor portion so as to cross the armature,
A plate-like ball flow restriction member for restricting the flow of the game ball is provided at the upstream end portion of the game ball in the extended decorative portion so as to protrude forward of the game board surface, and the ball flow restriction member A gaming machine, wherein the upper end and the lower end of the game machine are provided so as to be separated from the armor portion by a substantially equal distance.

As a preferred aspect of the present invention, as described in claim 2, for example, as part of the game nail, the ball flow down at a position that is narrower than the diameter of the game ball from the upper end of the ball flow down regulating member. It is good also as a structure which implanted the control nail.
Further, for example, as described in claim 3, in the armor portion, a side surface of the center case facing the ball flow-down regulating member may be formed in a stepped shape in the vertical direction of the center case.
Further, for example, as described in claim 4, the extended decorative portion includes a base portion having a bowl-like outer periphery and a lens portion surrounded by the base portion,
The ball flow-down restricting member may be configured to project from the base portion.

Further, for example, as described in claim 5, the extended decorative portion extends from the left side of the upper part of the center case in a band shape in the lower left direction, and the ball flow down regulating member has a length direction substantially vertical. It is good also as a structure provided so that it may become.
Further, for example, as described in claim 6, an embedded portion is provided at a lower end portion of the ball flow-down regulating member so as to extend rearward and become embedded inside the surface of the lens portion. The upper end of the base is integrally connected to the inner surface of the base part and supported,
The lens unit may have a plate shape, a notch into which the buried portion is fitted, and a configuration in which the lens unit is attached to support the ball flow-down regulating member.

  According to the gaming machine of the first aspect, even if the game nail planting area is reduced by the center case enlarged in the game board surface, the decoration for making the game board surface having a high decoration effect by the extended decoration portion. It is also possible to secure a region where the game ball rolls down by the ball flow restricting member of the extended decorative portion.

According to the gaming machine of the second aspect, the ball flow restriction member is protected by the ball flow restriction nail to enhance durability, and the continuity between the game nail (ball flow restriction nail) and the ball flow restriction member is increased. The game balls can be suitably collected and flowed down to the side of the center case.
Further, according to the gaming machine of the third aspect, even in a region where no game nail is planted, the game ball can be suitably de-energized by the stepped portion of the armor portion.
Further, according to the gaming machine of the fourth aspect, since the ball flow down regulating member is provided so as to protrude from the base portion, it is possible to enlarge the lens portion that exhibits the decorative function.

According to the gaming machine of the fifth aspect, the extended decorative portion extends from the upper left side of the center case in a band shape in the lower left direction, and the ball flow down regulating member has a length direction substantially vertical. Was provided. For this reason, without restricting the width of the base member, the ball flow-down restricting member can be protruded substantially in the vertical direction, and the lens portion that exhibits the decorative function can be enlarged.
According to the gaming machine of the sixth aspect, the lower end portion of the ball flow down regulating member is provided with an embedded portion extending rearward and embedded inside from the surface of the lens portion, and the upper end of the embedded portion is used as a base. The lens part was supported by being integrally connected to the inner surface of the part, and the lens part was provided with a notch to which the buried part was fitted and supported. For this reason, it is possible to protect the ball flow-down restricting member and enhance the durability while exhibiting the decorative effect by the lens part greatly.

Hereinafter, as an embodiment of the present invention, a configuration example when applied to a pachinko machine will be described with reference to the drawings.
A. FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board 1 of a pachinko machine according to the present embodiment.
In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a game board, and a game area 3 is formed by a substantially circular area on the front surface being surrounded by a guide rail 2. Here, the guide rail 2 constitutes a partition member of the present invention.
As shown in FIG. 1, on the front surface of the game board 1, an out-ball inlet 4, a center case 10, an ordinary electric accessory type start winning port 11, a variable winning device 12, general winning ports 13 to 16, Indicator 17, universal memory display 18, universal diagram start gate 19, special figure indicator 20, special figure memory indicator 21, status indicator 22, side lamp 23, many game nails 5 (shown in FIG. 2) Etc. are provided. The game nail 5 is a game ball that has flown into the upper part of the game area 3 and flows down, and a plurality of game nails 5 are planted in the game area excluding the center case 10 and the place where the prize-winning equipment is attached. . In this example, the start winning port 11, the variable winning device 12, the general winning ports 13 to 16, and the normal start gate 19 correspond to the winning tool of the present invention.

The center case 10 is a member surrounding the front periphery of the display unit 24 of a display device (not shown) attached to the back side of the game board 1. The configuration of the center case 10 will be described later.
The display device includes a display unit (for example, a liquid crystal display device, not shown) on which a display unit 24 (screen) capable of displaying identification information such as numbers and characters (sometimes referred to as a special figure) is formed. Built-in and can display multiple lines of special drawings. For example, special charts are displayed in three vertical columns on the left, center, and right, and special figures consisting of numbers, letters, etc. in each column are displayed in a stopped state (stop display), or in a fluctuating state (for example, vertically) Display in a scrolling state) (that is, a variable display). In addition, the display unit 24 can display an image for production or information notification such as a background image and a character image separately from the special figure.

Moreover, the start winning opening 11 is a winning opening that functions as a start winning opening of a special drawing as will be described later, and has an opening / closing member 11a that changes the opening degree of the opening portion as the winning opening. The start winning port 11 is disposed below the center portion of the center case 10.
The variable winning device 12 is a device having a special winning opening 12a that is opened on condition that a big hit, which will be described later, is achieved.

Next, the universal map display 17 is a display (for example, comprising a plurality of blinking lamps) that displays a so-called universal map.
Further, the general-purpose memory display 18 is composed of small lamps provided at four locations around the general-purpose display 17 and is generated when a game ball passes through the general-purpose starting gate 19 depending on the number of lighting of the lamps. The usual number of starting memories (in this case, the upper limit number is 4) is displayed.

Next, the special figure display 20 is a seven-segment display capable of displaying numbers and the like as the special figure, and based on the start memory of the special figure generated by winning the start winning opening 11. This is for executing the variable display. The special figure display 20 displays the special figure, whereas the special figure displayed on the display unit 24 of the display device is a dummy display for presentation.
The special figure memory display 21 is composed of small lamps provided at four locations around the special figure display 20, and the number of start memories generated by winning the start winning opening 11 according to the number of lighting of the lamps ( In this case, the upper limit number is 4).
The status indicator 22 is composed of two small lamps provided next to the special figure storage indicator 21 and notifies the gaming state of the variable display game according to the lighting state.

B. Configuration of Center Case Next, the configuration of the center case 10 of this example will be described.
(Overall configuration of center case)
First, the overall configuration of the center case 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 5. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a frame member 48 and an extended decorative portion 60 described later of the center case 10.
A board (so-called veneer) constituting the game board 1 has a center case opening (not shown) for fitting the center case 10, and the center case 10 is fitted and attached to the center case opening. It is done. The center case 10 has a concave chamber 30 that opens to the front and is recessed rearward, and a window opening 31 is formed on the inner surface of the concave chamber 30. The window opening 31 makes the display unit 24 of the display device visible from the front.

In the center case 10, a so-called ball-showing stage portion 33 on which a game ball can roll is formed at the bottom of the concave chamber 30.
As shown in FIG. 1, the stage unit 33 includes a rear upper stage 34 and a front lower stage 35. The reference numerals are omitted because they become complicated, but grooves inclined to the front side are formed at the center and the left and right sides of the stages 34 and 35. In addition, a start winning introduction port 36 through which the game ball flows down inside the stage portion 33 is provided at the back of the central groove of the upper stage 34. The start winning introduction port 36 communicates with a start winning guide port 37 formed in the center of the lower end of the center case 10 (a position directly above the start winning port 11).

In some cases, the game ball that has entered the upper stage 34 rolls left and right on the upper stage 34 and then flows down from the center or the left and right grooves to the front (on the lower stage 35). It flows out of the start winning guide port 37 via the introduction port 36 and falls below the center case 10.
In addition, the game ball that has entered the lower stage 35 rolls left and right on the lower stage 35 in some cases, and then flows forward from the center or left and right grooves and falls below the center case 10.
The game ball discharged from the start winning guide port 37 is guided to the start winning port 11 (that is, flows into the start winning port 11 with high probability). Further, the game ball that has dropped from the central groove of the lower stage 35 is also configured to flow into the start winning opening 11 with a relatively high probability. On the other hand, game balls that have dropped from the left and right grooves of the lower stage 35 have a relatively low probability of winning in the start winning opening 11.

A warp guiding portion 38 for guiding the game ball into the stage portion 33 is provided on the left side of the center case 10. For example, a game ball or the like that has flowed down to the left after flowing down on the center case 10 hits a game nail (not shown) and flows into the warp guide portion 38 with a certain probability. In addition, the game ball that has flowed in from the warp guiding portion 38 is guided to the back side slightly and then flows out on the upper stage 34 of the stage portion 33 from the left end side to the right side.
It should be noted that the stage 33 is not limited to the game ball that has passed through the warp guiding unit 38 as described above, and may be configured such that, for example, a game ball bounced by hitting a game nail directly enters from the front.

In addition, various decorative portions 41 to 43 imitating people and buildings, various decorative lamp portions 44 to 46 and the like are provided on the left and right or above the concave chamber 30 of the center case 10. A rear decoration unit 50 is provided at the right back of the unit. The rear decoration unit 50 is a displacement member 51 (in this case, imitating the sun) that is displaced between a shielding state in which the display unit 24 is partially shielded and an open state in which the display unit is opened (a state in which the display unit is hardly shielded). Member).
Further, the center case 10 is provided with a hook-shaped armor portion 47 protruding forward above the window opening 31 (above the decorative portions 41 and 43, the decorative lamp portion 45, etc.). The armor portion 47 is a portion that prevents the game ball from falling on the front surface of the display portion 24, and always guides the game ball that has been driven to the side (left side or right side) of the center case 10.

Here, the decorative lamp portion 46 is provided in an extended decorative portion 60 that extends from the armor portion 47 of the center case 10. The extended decoration portion 60 has a front side height substantially the same as the game board surface 1a (the surface of the board constituting the game board 1, shown in FIG. 10 described later), and the flow path of the game ball (in this case, the armor part) 47 is a portion extending from the armor portion 47 so as to cross the flow path on the left side of 47.
As shown in FIG. 5, the armor portion 47 is formed as a part of a frame member 48 that mainly constitutes the outer peripheral portion on the front side of the center case 10, and the extended decorative portion 60 is also formed from the left side of the frame member 43. It is provided to extend. Here, the frame member 48 is also formed with the aforementioned start winning guide port 37, the lower stage 35, the warp guide portion 38, and the decoration portion 41. Further, on the outer periphery of the frame member 48, a hook-shaped portion 49 is formed so as to extend in a thin plate shape from the base portion of the armor portion 47 to the outer peripheral side. The bowl-shaped portion 49 is a thin-walled portion whose front side height is substantially the same as that of the game board surface 1a so that the back surface thereof is joined to the game board surface 1a and the game ball can pass therethrough. 5 and the like, reference numeral 49a denotes a screw hole for screwing a screw (for example, a wood screw) for fixing the center case 10 to the board constituting the game board 1, and It is provided at multiple locations. The screw screwed into the board through the screw hole 49a is, for example, a countersunk head screw having a head shape. Unlike the game nail 5, the screw is screwed to the same height as the game board surface 1a. A game ball can pass through the hole 49a.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 5, the extended decorative portion 60 extends in a band shape from the upper left side of the center case 10 (left side of the armor portion 47) in the lower left direction.
Further, a portion of the armor portion 47 where the extended decorative portion 60 is extended (a position facing a ball flow-down regulating member 64 described later) is formed in a step shape in the vertical direction of the center case 10, and the step portion 47a. Is configured. The stepped portion 47a is for reducing the momentum of the game ball flowing down. In this case, a stepped portion 47b for reducing the game ball is also provided on the lower right side of the armor portion 47. Yes.

(Configuration of the extended decorative part)
Next, the configuration of the extended decorative portion 60 of the center case 10 will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 2 is an enlarged front view of the periphery of the extended decorative portion 60 of the game board 1. FIG. 3 is a perspective view in which the periphery of the extended decorative portion 60 of the center case 10 is enlarged and viewed obliquely from the left. FIG. 4 is a perspective view in which the periphery of the extended decorative portion 60 of the center case 10 is enlarged and viewed obliquely from the right. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the frame member 48 and the extended decorative portion 60 that mainly constitute the outer peripheral portion on the front surface side of the center case 10. FIG. 6 is an enlarged front view of the extended decorative portion 60 of the frame member 48. FIG. 7 is an enlarged perspective view of the extended decorative portion 60 of the frame member 48 as viewed obliquely from the left. FIG. 8 is a perspective view in which the portion of the extended decorative portion 60 of the frame member 48 is enlarged and viewed obliquely from the right. FIG. 9 is an enlarged front view of the extended decorative portion 60 and the warp guide portion 38 of the frame member 48. 10A is a cross-sectional view showing the AA cross section in FIG. 9, FIG. 10B is a cross-sectional view showing the BB cross section in FIG. 9, and FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view showing a CC cross section in FIG. FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view of the decorative lamp unit 46 (decorative lamp unit 62).

As shown in FIG. 5, the extended decorative portion 60 includes a base portion 61 extending from the left side of the armor portion 47 in the frame member 48 toward the lower left direction, and a decorative lamp unit 62 attached to the base portion 61 from the back side. It becomes more. Here, the decorative lamp unit 62 is a unit constituting the decorative lamp unit 46 described above. The members on the surface side of the decorative lamp unit 62 (second lens member 75 and third lens member 76 described later) correspond to the lens portion of the present invention.
First, the base part 61 will be described. The base portion 61 is formed so that a part of the hook-like portion 49 of the frame member 48 described above extends in a frame shape away from the armor portion 47 and constitutes an outer edge portion of the belt-like extended decorative portion 60. An opening 63 for exposing the decorative lamp portion 46 is formed inside. When viewed from the front, the base 61 includes an upper arc-shaped portion 61a that extends in an arc from the upper end position of the stepped portion 47a described above to the left obliquely downward, and an upper circle from an approximately middle position in the vertical direction of the stepped portion 47a. The lower arcuate part 61b extending in an arc shape substantially parallel to the arcuate part 61a, and the linear part 61c formed so as to connect the tips of the upper arcuate part 61a and the lower arcuate part 61b. . In addition, the outer periphery of this base part 61 is bowl-shaped, and this hook-shaped part comprises a part of above-mentioned hook-shaped part 49 (refer FIG. 10).

  Then, at the upstream end of the game ball in the extended decoration portion 60 (in this case, the front side of the upper arc-shaped portion 61a of the base portion 61), a plate-shaped ball flow restriction that restricts the flow of the game ball is provided. The member 64 is integrally formed. The ball flow restricting member 64 has a width direction (one direction out of two directions orthogonal to the thickness direction) protruding forward of the game board surface 1a, and a length direction (one to the thickness direction orthogonal to each other). It is a plate-like portion provided so that the other direction of the two orthogonal directions is substantially the vertical direction. The ball flow-down regulating member 64 is provided such that the upper end to the lower end in the length direction are separated from the armor portion 47 (stepped portion 47a) by a substantially equal distance. As shown in FIG. 6, the ball flow down regulating member 64 of the present example is slightly curved in an arc shape in the length direction.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a ball flow restriction nail 65 is planted as a part of the game nail 5 at a position that is narrower than the diameter of the game ball from the upper end of the ball flow restriction member 64. .
Further, an embedded portion 64 a that extends rearward and is embedded in the interior of the decorative lamp unit 62 (behind the opening 63) is provided at the lower end portion of the ball flow down regulating member 64. As shown in FIG. 8, the upper end 64b of the buried portion 64a is integrally connected to the inner surface of the upper arc-shaped portion 61a of the base portion 61 and supported by the inner surface of the upper arc-shaped portion 61a. Further, the buried portion 64a is fitted into notches 75b and 76b (shown in FIG. 11) provided in the second lens member 75 and the third lens member 76, which will be described later, of the decorative lamp unit 62. It is supported by 76b so as not to be deformed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, a mounting boss 66 having a screw hole formed therein, an engaging protrusion 67 having a claw formed at the tip, and engaging grooves 68 and 69 are provided on the back surface side of the base portion 61. Yes. These are for attaching a member of the decorative lamp unit 62 (details will be described later).
In the case of this example, the game ball can flow between the ball flow down regulating member 64 and the armor portion 47 (stepped portion 47a) as shown by an arrow F1 in FIG. The left side can also flow down as shown by arrow F2 in FIG. However, as described above, since the interval is narrower than the game ball, it is impossible for the game ball to flow between the ball flow restriction member 64 and the ball flow restriction nail 65 as shown by the arrow F3 in FIG. It has become.

Next, the configuration of the decorative lamp unit 62 will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 11, the decorative lamp unit 62 includes a lamp case 71, an LED substrate 72, a partition member 73, a first lens member 74, a second lens member 75, and a third lens member 76, from the back side to the front side. It arranges in order in order toward.

  The lamp case 71 is of a box shape having an open front surface and a bottom wall on the back surface. At a plurality of locations on the bottom wall or side wall of the lamp case 71, flexible claw portions 71a for locking the LED substrate 72 are formed. Further, notches 71b into which projecting end portions 73d of the partition member 73 described later are fitted are formed at a plurality of locations on the side wall of the lamp case 71. The side wall of the lamp case 71 is also formed with an engagement groove 71c that engages with the engagement protrusion 67 of the base portion 61 described above, and a wiring opening 71d for drawing out a wiring from a connector 72e described later. Further, mounting protrusions 71e are formed at two positions on the outer surface of the side wall of the lamp case 71 (positions corresponding to the mounting bosses 66 of the base portion 61). As shown in FIG. 11, screw insertion holes (reference numerals omitted) for screw insertion are formed.

  The LED substrate 72 has a plurality of first LEDs 72a, a plurality of second LEDs 72b, a plurality of third LEDs 72c, and a plurality of fourth LEDs 72d mounted in a row on the front surface, and the LEDs are mounted in four rows as a whole. It has been done. The LED substrate 72 is fitted on the bottom surface of the lamp case 71, locked at the outer peripheral portion by the claw portion 71 a, and attached to the lamp case 71. A wiring connector 72e is also mounted on the front surface of the LED substrate 72 (a position facing the wiring opening 71d).

The partition member 73 is made of, for example, a white material that does not transmit light. The partition member 73 is a wall perpendicular to the front surface of the LED substrate 72 and is bonded to the front surface to partition between the above-described LED rows. 73b and 73c are members that prevent light from LEDs in each row from interfering with each other. Projecting end portions 73d that fit into the notches 71b of the lamp case 71 are formed at four positions on the partition member 73 in the vertical and horizontal directions.
The first lens member 74 is a plate-shaped member made of a light-transmitting material (transparent resin or the like), and is a member that diffuses light with relatively fine irregularities formed on the surface.

The second lens member 75 is a plate-like member made of a translucent material, and has a relatively large unevenness on the surface to diffuse light. On the second lens member 75, an engaging protrusion 75a that engages with the engaging groove 69 of the base portion 61 is formed at a corresponding position. In addition, the second lens member 75 is formed with a notch 75b into which the embedded portion 64a of the above-described sphere flow restricting member 64 fits.
The third lens member 76 is also a plate-shaped member made of a translucent material, and has a smooth surface so that a game ball can pass smoothly through the front surface. On the third lens member 76, an engaging projection 76a that engages with the engaging groove 68 of the base portion 61 is formed at a corresponding position. In addition, the third lens member 76 is formed with a notch 76b at a corresponding position into which the buried portion 64a of the above-described ball flow down regulating member 64 is fitted.

The decorative lamp unit 62 composed of the above components is assembled to the base portion 61 as described below.
That is, first, the LED substrate 72 is assembled to the lamp case 71 by the claw portion 71a. Thereafter, the partition member 73, the first lens member 74, the second lens member 75, and the third lens member 76 are arranged in order, and the protruding end 73d is fitted into the notch 71b, and the engagement described above. The protrusions 67, 75a, and 76a are engaged with the corresponding engaging grooves 71c, 69, and 68, and the above-mentioned parts are attached to the base portion while the embedded portion 64a of the above-described ball flow restricting member 64 is fitted into the notches 75b and 76b. 61 and the lamp case 71 (LED substrate 72). Then, a screw is inserted into the aforementioned screw through hole of the projecting piece 71e of the lamp case 71 from the back side, and this screw is screwed into the screw hole of the mounting boss 66 of the base portion 61, whereby the lamp case 71 is attached to the base portion 61. Fix it.
As a result, the decorative lamp unit 62 including the lens portions (the second lens member 75 and the third lens member 76) is attached in a state of supporting the buried portion 64a of the ball flow restricting member 64.

C. Outline of Game Next, an outline of a game performed in the pachinko machine of the present embodiment and a flow of the game will be described.
First, at the beginning of the game (or before the start of the game), the customer is in a waiting state (during demonstration), and the customer waiting image (moving image or still image) is displayed on the display device (display unit 24). Is displayed.
A game ball that has been driven into the game area 3 through the guide rail 2 flows down while hitting the ball flow restricting member 64 of the game nail 5 or the extended decorative portion 60 and wins the start winning opening 11 (that is, a special figure). If there is a start winning), the display unit 24 displays a variation of the special figure, and a variation display game is performed.

  If the stop display mode of the variable display game (a combination of special figures derived by the variable display) is a special display mode (for example, a doublet such as “3, 3, 3”), a privilege called a big hit is obtained. It is given to the player. In terms of control, for example, on the condition that there has been a start winning, the value of the big hit random number is extracted and stored, and the random number value that has been extracted and stored is compared and determined at the time of determination. Based on the determination result, whether or not to make a big hit is determined in advance, and the variable display game is started in response to this determination.

  When the big hit state is reached, an opening operation is performed in which the big prize opening 12a of the variable prize winning device 12 is temporarily released, for example, for a period of up to ten prizes within a range not exceeding a specified time (for example, 30 seconds). Is called. This release operation is performed up to 15 rounds, for example. In this jackpot state, display of the jackpot image for producing the jackpot state or notifying the player of the number of jackpot rounds is executed on the display unit 24.

Further, when a game ball wins further in the start winning opening 11 during the above-mentioned special figure variable display game or big hit, in this case, the special figure start memory display is performed on the special figure storage display 21 and, for example, up to four pieces. After the variation display game or jackpot is stored, the variation display game of the above-mentioned special figure is repeated or returned to the customer waiting state based on the memory (that is, the start memory).
That is, if the variable display game ends with a big hit, the game shifts to a big hit state, and if the variable display game ends with a start and there is a start memory, the variable display game is executed again, and the variable display game ends with a start and no start memory is stored. If the jackpot ends and the start memory is stored, the variable display game is executed again. If the jackpot ends and there is no start memory, the flow returns to the customer waiting state.

On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the usual figure start gate 19 during the game, a usual figure change display game is performed by the usual figure change display on the ordinary figure display unit 17. And if this variable display game result (stopped common figure) is a predetermined aspect, the privilege called per figure will be provided.
At this time, a game is held in which the pair of opening and closing members 11a of the start winning opening 11 is held in an open state in which the shape of the opening is reversed, for example, for about 0.5 seconds. As a result, it becomes easier for the game ball to win the start winning opening 11, and accordingly, the number of executions of the special display variable display game increases and the possibility of winning a big game increases.
Also, during the above-mentioned variable display game, when a game ball is further won in the general chart start gate 19, a general chart start display is executed on the general chart storage display 18, and in this case, up to four are stored. After the usual variable display game is over, the usual variable display game is repeated based on the memory.

  According to the gaming machine of this example described above, even if the game nail planting area is reduced by the center case 10 which is enlarged in the game board surface, the decoration lamp portion 46 (decoration lamp unit 62) of the extended decoration portion 60 is reduced. ) Makes it possible to secure a decorative portion for making a game board surface with a high decorative effect, and also to secure a region where the game ball rolls down by the ball flow down regulating member 64 of the extended decorative portion 60.

Further, according to the gaming machine of this example, the ball flow restricting member 64 is protected by the ball flow restricting nail 65 to enhance durability, and the continuity of the game nail (ball flow restricting nail 65) and the ball flow restricting member 64 is more suitable. The game balls can be collected and flowed down to the side of the center case.
Further, according to the gaming machine of this example, even in a region where no game nail is implanted, the game ball can be favorably reduced by the stepped portion 47a of the armor portion 47.
Further, according to the gaming machine of this example, since the ball flow restricting member 64 protrudes from the base portion 61, the lens portions (second lens member 75 and third lens member 76) that exhibit a decorative function can be enlarged. .

Further, according to the gaming machine of the present example, the extended decorative portion 60 extends in the lower left direction from the upper left side of the center case in a band shape, and the length direction of the ball flow down regulating member 64 is substantially vertical. Provided. For this reason, it is possible to project the ball flow lowering restricting member 64 substantially vertically without increasing the width of the base portion 61, and to provide a lens portion (second lens member 75 and third lens member) that exhibits a decorative function. 76) can be increased.
Further, according to the gaming machine of the present example, the buried portion 64a extending rearward and buried inside from the surface of the lens portion is provided at the lower end portion of the ball flow down regulating member 64, and the upper end of the buried portion is provided at the base portion 61. The lens portion is formed with notches 75b and 76b, in which the buried portion is fitted and supported. For this reason, it is possible to protect the ball flow-down regulating member 64 and enhance durability while exhibiting a decorative effect by the lens portions (the second lens member 75 and the third lens member 76).

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

It is a front view of the game board of a pachinko machine. It is the front view which expanded the periphery of the extended decoration part of a game board. It is the perspective view which expanded the periphery of the extension decoration part of a center case, and was seen from diagonally left. It is the perspective view which expanded the periphery of the extension decoration part of a center case, and was seen from diagonally right. It is a perspective view which shows the frame member and the extended decoration part which mainly comprise the outer peripheral part of the front side of a center case. It is the front view which expanded the part of the extended decoration part of a frame member. It is the perspective view which expanded the part of the extended decoration part of a frame member, and was seen from diagonally left. It is the perspective view which expanded the part of the extended decoration part of the frame member, and was seen from diagonally right. It is the front view which expanded the part of the extended decoration part and warp guidance | induction part of a frame member. (A) is AA sectional drawing in FIG. 9, (b) is BB sectional drawing in FIG. 9, (c) is CC sectional drawing in FIG. It is a disassembled perspective view of a decoration lamp part (decoration lamp unit).

Explanation of symbols

1 Game board 2 Guide rail (partition member)
3 game area 5 game nail 10 center case 11 start prize opening (winning equipment)
12 Variable prize-winning equipment (winning equipment)
13-16 General prize opening (winning equipment)
19 Regular drawing start gate (winning equipment)
47 Armor part 47a Step-like part 60 Extended decoration part 61 Base part 62 Decoration lamp unit 64 Ball flow restriction member 64a Buried part 65 Ball flow restriction nail 75 Second lens member (lens part)
76 Third lens member (lens part)
75b cutout 76b cutout

Claims (6)

A game area is defined by a partition member on the surface of the game board, a center case is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game area, and winning devices are disposed below the center case, and a plurality of game nails are disposed within the game area. In a game machine in which a game ball that has been planted and has flown into the upper part of the game area flows down while hitting a game nail, and can win prizes in the middle of the flow,
The center case has a saddle-shaped armor portion for guiding a game ball driven toward the center case to the side, a front side height substantially the same as a game board surface, and a flow path of the game ball And an extended decorative portion extending from the armor portion so as to cross the armature,
A plate-like ball flow restricting member for restricting the flow of the game ball is provided at the upstream end of the game ball in the extended decoration portion so as to protrude forward of the game board surface, and the ball flow restricting member A gaming machine, wherein the upper end and the lower end of the game machine are provided so as to be separated from the armor portion by a substantially equal distance. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a part of the game nail is a ball flow restriction nail planted at a position that is narrower than the diameter of the game ball from the upper end of the ball flow restriction member. . The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a side surface of a center case facing the ball flow down regulating member in the armor portion is formed in a stepped shape in the vertical direction of the center case. The extended decorative portion has a base portion having a bowl-like outer periphery, and a lens portion surrounded by the base portion,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the ball flow-down restricting member protrudes from the base portion. The extended decorative portion extends from the left side of the upper part of the center case in a band shape in the lower left direction, and the ball flow down regulating member is provided so that the length direction thereof is substantially in the vertical direction. 4. The gaming machine according to 4. The lower end portion of the ball flow-down regulating member is provided with a buried portion that extends rearward and is buried inside the lens portion surface, and the upper end of the buried portion is integrally connected to the inner surface of the base portion. Being supported and
6. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the lens portion has a plate shape, has a notch into which the buried portion is fitted, and is attached in a state of supporting the ball flow-down regulating member. .

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