JP2008017861A - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pachinko machine in which a display area can be enlarged and the arrangement of winning ports capable of achieving stable winning at the lower part of the display area is easily designed. <P>SOLUTION: In the pachinko machine provided with the winning port 12 and the display area 7 inside a game area 4, the game area 4 is divided into upper and lower areas with a game ball approach impossible area including the display area 7 and a connecting path 71 between them, the movement of a game ball 6 from the upper area 4a to the lower area 4b is made possible only through the connecting path 71, the provision of only the connecting path 71 is sufficient except the game ball approach impossible area for the lateral direction of the game area, and it is made possible to enlarge the lateral direction of the display area. In the connecting path 71, both sides are turned to wall surfaces 71c whose interval can not be adjusted, the interval of the wall surfaces is turned to a game ball diameter or twice that, a path length is turned to twice that or longer, and the winning port 12 is provided below the exit of the connecting path. Two or more game balls 6 do not simultaneously enter the connecting path 71 and are aligned to flow down, the movement of the game balls 6 coming out of the connecting path 71 is stabilized, and the arrangement of the winning port 12 capable of stable winning and passing is easily designed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an improvement of a pachinko machine having a winning opening, a gate, a display area, and the like in a game area.

In recent years, in this type of pachinko machine, the size of the display area has been increasing due to the increased interest of games, and recently, the increase in the size of the display area has become more noticeable due to the lower price of liquid crystal displays. .
In order to realize a large display area, it is necessary to devise a configuration of the game board surface (board surface configuration; more specifically, a game area configuration). For example, pachinko with a large display area can be obtained by arranging the large winning opening, the general winning opening and the special symbol starting winning opening (starting opening) within a relatively narrow area below the display area (special symbol display device). It is considered that a machine is feasible (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2000-279623 A (FIG. 2)

  However, in the pachinko machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 (conventional pachinko machine), the special symbol starting prize opening is a lower part of the display area, that is, the special symbol starting prize here. In addition to the mouth, it is located in a place where game area components such as a big winning opening, a general winning opening and an out opening are crowded. For this reason, the degree of freedom in selecting the position of the special symbol starting prize opening becomes narrow, and it is difficult to design the arrangement of the special symbol starting prize winning hole that realizes a stable starting prize.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and a pachinko machine that can enlarge the display area, and that can realize stable winning / passing at the lower part of the display area, and is also easy to design a winning opening / gate arrangement. The purpose is to provide.

  In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention according to claim 1 is characterized in that a game entrance into which a game ball is thrown out or a game ball passing through the game ball to be paid out by winning a game ball is provided. In a pachinko machine comprising a gate for performing control relating to a game and a display area for performing display relating to the game, in which the game ball does not pass through the front surface, the game area includes at least the display area. The ball is divided into an upper and lower area with a ball inaccessible area and a communication path in between, and a game ball can be moved only from the upper area to the lower area by the communication path. Both sides with respect to the direction form wall surfaces that cannot be adjusted to each other, the distance between the wall surfaces is more than 1 and less than 2 times the diameter of the game ball, and the passage length formed by the extension of both wall surfaces is the diameter of the game ball. Double Formed thereon, of the lower region, wherein the winning opening or gate at a lower position than the position of the communication passage outlet is provided.

  The invention according to claim 2 of the claims is the invention according to claim 1, wherein the game ball is placed in a winning mode above the winning opening or gate in the lower region. It is characterized by the provision of a sorting tool that gives changes.

  The invention according to claim 3 of the claims is the vertical direction in which the display area crosses the center position of the uppermost end and the lowermost end of the gaming area in a substantially horizontal direction in the invention according to claim 1 or 2. It is characterized in that it is arranged so as to straddle the center line and the area below the center line in the vertical direction is larger than the area above.

  The invention according to claim 4 of the claims is the invention according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the special symbol start winning opening is located above the position of the communication passage entrance in the upper region. When the result of a lottery of winning or losing is made in accordance with the winning of a game ball to the special symbol starting winning opening at a position below the position of the communication passage outlet provided in the lower region A special winning opening that is opened in response to a jackpot notification performed in a special symbol display area provided in any one of the gaming areas and is capable of paying out a winning ball by winning a gaming ball is provided. To do.

  The invention according to claim 5 of the claims is the invention according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the special symbol start winning opening is located below the position of the communication passage outlet in the lower region. When the result of the big win or missed lottery performed according to the winning of the game ball to the special symbol starting winning opening at a position above the position of the communication passage entrance in the upper area is a big hit A special winning opening that is opened in response to a jackpot notification performed in a special symbol display area provided in any one of the gaming areas and is capable of paying out a winning ball by winning a gaming ball is provided. To do.

  The invention according to claim 6 of the claims is the special symbol start winning opening in the invention according to claim 1, 2 or 3 above the position of the communication passage entrance in the upper region. And a special symbol display area provided in any one of the game areas when the result of the big or wrong lottery performed in response to the winning of the game ball at the special symbol starting winning opening is a big hit. The game is characterized in that there is provided a large winning opening which is opened in response to the jackpot notification and can be paid out by winning a game ball.

  The invention according to claim 7 of the claims is the special symbol start winning opening in the lower area of the invention according to claim 1, 2 or 3 below the position of the outlet of the communication passage. And in the special symbol display area provided in any one of the game areas when the result of the lottery or losing lottery performed according to the winning of the game ball to the special symbol start winning opening is a big winner A large winning opening that is opened in response to a jackpot notification and that allows a prize ball to be paid out by winning a game ball is provided.

  The invention according to claim 8 of the claims is the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the position is higher than the position of the communication passage entrance in the upper region, and in the lower region. One or more winning holes are provided at positions below the position of the communication passage outlet.

  The invention according to claim 9 of the claims is the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that one connecting passage is provided on each of the left and right sides of the display area. And

  The invention according to claim 10 of the claims is the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein two communication passages are provided on the left side and one on the right side of the display area. It is characterized by that.

  The invention according to claim 11 of the claims is the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein two of the communication passages are provided on each of the left and right sides of the display area. And

In the invention according to claim 1, a gate for performing control related to a game by passing a game ball by passing a game ball in a game area into which a game ball is driven or a game ball is paid out by winning a game ball A pachinko machine having a display area for displaying a game and the game ball does not pass through the front surface, and the game area is at least an inaccessible area for the game ball including the display area and a communication path. The upper and lower areas are divided into two, and the game balls can be moved from the upper area to the lower area only by the communication path.
According to this, in the lateral direction of the game area, except for the inaccessible area of the game ball including the display area, a minimum for the communication passage and a passing width for one game ball (required minimum width dimension) are secured. All you need is enough. Accordingly, it is possible to increase the horizontal dimension of the display area, that is, to enlarge the display area.
Further, in the invention according to claim 1, the communication passage has a wall surface whose both sides with respect to the game ball traveling direction cannot be adjusted to each other, and the interval between the wall surfaces is more than 1 time and less than 2 times the diameter of the game ball, A passage length formed by extending both wall surfaces was formed to be more than twice the diameter of the game ball, and a winning opening or gate was provided in the lower region below the position of the communication passage outlet. According to this, the game balls can move (flow down) in the communication passage, and do not enter two or more communication passages at the same time.
In addition, the connecting passage is not a game nail that can adjust the distance on both sides and has elasticity against the collision of the game ball, and a wall that is not adjustable in distance and has a length that is more than twice the diameter of the game ball. Therefore, even if the movement (speed and direction) of the game ball is unstable until it enters the communication path, it is stabilized when it leaves the communication path.
Therefore, a game ball is provided for a winning opening (a general winning opening, a starting winning opening, a large winning opening, etc.) or a gate (a special symbol starting gate, a normal symbol operating gate, etc.) provided below the exit position of the communication passage. Can be guided in a more stable state. As a result, a winning opening arrangement design that can realize stable winning / passing to a winning opening and a gate provided below the communication passage outlet position (hereinafter also simply referred to as a lower region) is facilitated. In addition, the player can not aim for direct winning / passing to the winning mouth or gate in the lower area by adjusting the launch intensity, but instead of depending on the skill of the player, a fair game result between the players can be obtained. Can be brought.

In the invention according to claim 2 of the claims, in the invention according to claim 1, the winning mode of the game ball to the winning opening or gate is changed above the winning opening or gate in the lower region. Since the assigning role to be given is provided, it is not necessary to arrange a large number of game nails in order to facilitate winning in the winning opening below the display area.
In addition, it is easy to maintain a winning rate at the winning opening below the display area at a substantially constant rate regardless of the player's hitting position, and a game for having a role of maintaining a fixed rate in this way. Nail adjustment is unnecessary or minimal, and maintenance work can be simplified.
In addition, when the display area is formed to be full in the horizontal direction and the game ball flows down the side of the display area, the game ball can be once guided to the center of the game area in the left-right direction, so that the arrangement of the winning opening Increased design freedom. Further, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for winning after passing through the communication passage.

  In the invention according to claim 3 of the claims, in the invention according to claim 1 or 2, the vertical center line which crosses the display area in the horizontal direction substantially at the center position of the uppermost end and the lowermost end of the game area. Is placed so that the area below the vertical center line is larger than the area above, the player's line of sight is relatively downward, that is, the display area is easy to see, and the game is played for a long time. However, it is difficult to get tired and so-called dry eye.

In the invention according to claim 4 of the claims, in the invention according to claim 1, 2 or 3, a special symbol start winning opening is provided in the upper region above the position of the communication passage entrance, Since the large prize opening is provided in the lower area below the position of the exit of the communication passage, only the starting prize opening is in the upper area of the big prize opening and the starting prize opening, and the board configuration is refreshed. Can be given. In addition, the player can aim for a direct winning at the start winning opening by adjusting the firing strength, and the gameability is increased.
Moreover, since the start winning opening and the big winning opening are distributed on the upper and lower sides across the display area, it is possible to widen the arrangement area of the game area components above the display area, and thus stable starting. Arrangement of the start winning opening etc. which realizes winning / passing becomes easy.

In the invention according to claim 5 of the claims, in the invention according to claim 1, 2 or 3, a special symbol start winning opening is provided in the lower region below the position of the communication passage outlet, A large winning opening is provided in the upper region above the position of the entrance of the communication passage.
By arranging the big winning opening in the upper region, it is easy to win the big winning opening at the time of the big hit, and the number of winning balls obtained at the time of the big winning can be increased and stabilized. In addition, by arranging the start winning opening in the lower area, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for winning at the starting winning opening until the game ball enters the out opening, and the player has direct firing strength. Instead of being able to aim for winning through adjustment, it is possible to achieve a winning rate that does not depend on the skill of the player. That is, it becomes possible to bring a fair game result between players.

  According to the invention described in claim 6 of the claims, in the invention described in claim 1, 2, or 3, the special symbol start winning opening is located above the position of the communication passage entrance in the upper region. Since a special winning opening is provided, it has the same configuration as a conventional pachinko machine in that the special symbol starting winning opening and the special winning opening are arranged close to each other. Therefore, it is easy to design the arrangement of various game area components, and it is easy to design so that the player is not forced to perform extreme handle operations during normal times and when the special winning opening is opened.

  According to the invention described in claim 7 of the claims, in the invention described in claim 1, 2, or 3, the special symbol start winning opening is located in the lower region below the position of the communication passage outlet. Since the large winning opening is provided, it is possible to guide the game ball in a more stable state with respect to the large winning opening and the starting winning opening in the lower region. This facilitates the winning port arrangement design that can realize a stable winning to the winning port provided below (in the lower region) below the communication passage outlet position. It is also possible for players to achieve fair game results among players without depending on the player's skill, instead of being able to aim for direct winning in the winning area in the lower area by adjusting the firing strength. It becomes.

  According to the invention described in claim 8 of the claims, in the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 7, the position above the position of the communication passage entrance in the upper region and the communication in the lower region. Since one or more winning holes are provided below the position of the aisle exit, the stability of the winning game to the winning holes in the lower area is not hindered by the communication path, and in the upper area and the lower area. An award winning game can be given in the area.

  According to the invention described in claim 9 of the claims, in the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 8, one connecting passage is provided on each of the left and right sides of the display area. Since it is sufficient to secure a passing width (minimum required width dimension) for one game ball on both the left and right sides, it is possible to secure the maximum display area. Further, a generally preferred symmetry shape can be realized with respect to the arrangement of the communication passages.

  According to the invention described in claim 10 of the claims, in the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 8, two communication passages are provided on the left side of the display area and one on the right side. . In other words, since two communication passages are generally provided on the left side of the game area that is the main downflow path, appropriate game area components are arranged in the lower area, and technical intervention for this part (2 on the left side) It is possible to leave which one of the passages is aimed to pass through.

  According to the invention described in claim 11 of the claims, in the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 8, two connecting passages are provided on both the left and right sides of the display area. Appropriate game area components can be arranged in the inside, and technical intervention for this portion (which of the four communication paths is aimed to pass) can remain. Further, a generally preferred symmetry shape can be realized with respect to the arrangement of the communication passages.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, the same code | symbol shows the same or an equivalent part between each figure.
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an outline of a game board of a first embodiment of a pachinko machine according to the present invention.
As shown, the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment has a gaming board 1 formed in an outer shape rectangle. A rail 3 is provided in a substantially spiral shape on the board surface (game board surface) 2 of the game board 1, and a substantially circular or bowl-shaped game area 4 is set inside the rail 3. .
Here, the game area 4 is an area formed on the left side of the board surface 2 in the area formed on the inner side of the rail 3 as described above, excluding the launch passage 5 formed in a portion where the rail 3 overlaps inside and outside. Point to.
In the game area 4, all members that partition the outer periphery may be formed by the rails 3, or part or all of the members may be formed by partition members other than the rails 3.

A game ball 6 is driven into the inside of the game area 4 (in the game area 4) and a pachinko game is performed. The game area 4 includes various game area components as described below. I have.
That is, the area occupying almost the center of the game area 4 includes a display area for displaying a game, here, an image display area 7 for displaying an image related to the game. The image display area 7 is formed by a horizontally long rectangular screen (display surface) of the image display device 8 such as a liquid crystal display device. One communication passage 71 is provided on each of the left and right sides of the image display area 7.
Here, the communication passage 71 refers to a passage through which the game ball 6 can flow down, in which one entrance 71a and one exit 71b of the game ball 6 are formed. If each of the entrance 71a and the exit 71b of the game ball 6 is a passage formed, it is formed so that the game ball 6 flowing down can be seen even if the entrance 71a and the exit 71b are concealed by a light shielding plate. However, in the illustrated example, it is a so-called warp passage that is hidden by a light shielding plate. If a light-transmitting plate is used in place of the light shielding plate, the game ball 6 flowing down therethrough can be visually observed even if the connecting passage 71 is covered with a plate between the inlet 71a and the outlet 71b. It is.

The game area 4 is divided into an upper area 4a and a lower area 4b with an inaccessible area (referred to as a game ball inaccessible area) of the game ball 6 including the image display area 7 and a communication passage 71 in between. However, the movement (downflow) of the game ball from the upper region 4 a to the lower region 4 b is possible only by the communication passage 71.
In other words, the game area 4 always has a cross section that includes only the game ball inaccessible area including the image display area 7 and the communication passage 71. A one-dot chain line α in the figure exemplifies a position having a cross section as described above.

Here, the game ball inaccessible area is an area in which the game ball 6 cannot enter, and the game ball 6 cannot move through the inaccessible area. The game display 6 does not pass through the front surface of the image display area 7 by, for example, projecting the peripheral portion (particularly the upper and both sides) forward or projecting the image display area 7 itself forward. The entire area is included in the game ball inaccessible area. The side decorations 13 and 14 to be described later cannot enter the game ball 6 in the arrangement area, and constitute a game ball inaccessible area.
The upper region 4a and the lower region 4b communicate with each other, but the gap where the opening width leading to at least the upper region 4a is less than the diameter of the game ball 6 also constitutes the game ball inaccessible region. In the meantime, only the communication passage 71 portion does not constitute the game ball inaccessible area.
Therefore, as described above, the game ball can be moved from the upper region 4a to the lower region 4b only by the communication passage 71. The minimum amount of the game ball 1 is left and right of the image display region 7 in which the communication passage 71 is formed. Since it is sufficient to secure the passage width (minimum required width dimension), the dimension in the horizontal (left and right) direction of the image display area 7 can be increased. Since the communication path 71 is included in the game area 4, the area of the game area is not reduced by providing the communication path 71.

In addition, each communication passage 71 forms a wall surface 71c in which the distance between the both sides in the game ball traveling direction, in the illustrated example, the left and right sides cannot be adjusted. The distance between the wall surfaces 71c, that is, the opposing distance between the left and right wall surfaces 71c and 71c is set to be more than 1 time and less than 2 times the diameter of the game ball 6. Further, the passage length formed by extending both wall surfaces 71c, 71c of the communication passage 71, in the illustrated example, the vertical length of both wall surfaces 71c, 71c (distance between the inlet 71a and the outlet 71b) is 2 of the diameter of the game ball 6. It is formed more than double. In addition, although the passage length in the case where the communication passage 71 draws a curve is different between the inner periphery side and the outer periphery side, in such a case, the communication passage is basically an average value of the inner periphery side and the outer periphery side. 71 The length on the center line is the passage length.
The interval between both wall surfaces 71c and 71c of each communication passage 71 is set to be more than 1 time and less than 2 times the diameter of the game ball, so that the game ball 6 can flow down the communication passage 71 and is connected to the communication passage entrance 71a. This is because two or more pieces do not enter at the same time, and even if they enter continuously, they are aligned and flow down.
In addition, each communication passage 71 is formed with wall surfaces 71c whose both sides with respect to the game ball traveling direction cannot be adjusted to each other, and the length of the passage is more than twice the diameter of the game ball. This is because, even when it is unstable until it enters each communication passage 71, it is stabilized when it leaves the communication passage 71.

The distance between both wall surfaces 71c, 71c of each communication passage 71 is more than 1 times the diameter of the game ball and about 1.5 times the above-mentioned alignment effect of the game balls 6 in the same passage 71 works better, causing a ball clogging. This is preferable in that the horizontal dimension of the image display area 7 can be maximized. Further, the passage length of each communication passage 71 is formed to be twice or more of the game ball diameter as described above, but in the example shown in the figure, the size is substantially matched to the vertical dimension of the image display region 7, that is, 2 of the game ball diameter. The size of the game ball 6 is more than doubled, and the effect of stabilizing the movement of the game ball 6 is greater.
Each communication passage 71 may include means (members and the like) for accelerating and decelerating the flow speed of the game ball 6 inside.
Note that the member (wall member) that forms the wall surface 71c of the communication passage 71 is a dedicated member that forms only the wall surface 71c of the communication passage 71, or whether another member is also used. Configure impossible areas. In the illustrated example, of each pair of wall surfaces 71c, 71c, each wall surface 71c on the image display region 7 side is a protruding strip member around the image display region 7 (for example, a frame-like decoration for protecting the decoration and image display region described later) ) Is also used.

  The front side of the game board surface 2 is covered with a light-transmitting plate (not shown) (usually a transparent glass plate). Accordingly, the game ball 6 moves in the game area 4 between the board surface 2 and the transparent glass plate, but the distance between the board surface 2 and the transparent glass plate is slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball 6, and the game that moves Two or more spheres 6 do not move in the direction between the board surface 2 and the transparent glass plate.

In addition to the image display area 7, the communication passage 71 and the side decorations 13 and 14, the game area 4 includes various game area components.
That is, a special symbol start winning opening (hereinafter abbreviated as a starting winning opening) 10 is disposed at an appropriate position in the upper area 4a of the game area 4 and approximately in the center in the upper area 4a in the illustrated example. Yes. A special symbol start gate (hereinafter abbreviated as a start gate) (not shown) may be provided in place of the start winning opening 10.
In addition, a general winning port 12 is provided at each of the left and right symmetrical positions sandwiching the lower portion of the starting winning port 10, and a normal symbol operation gate (at the left and right symmetrical positions sandwiching the upper portion of the starting winning port 10 is provided. Hereinafter, abbreviated as an operation gate.) 17 is provided. The operation gate 17 is a gate for performing control related to a game such as a lottery as will be described later by passing the game ball 6 there.

In the lower area 4b of the game area 4, at least an appropriate position below the position of the outlet 71b of the communication passage 71, and in the illustrated example, the big winning opening 9 is arranged at the center position in the left-right direction below the lower area 4b. In addition, general winning holes 12 are respectively arranged at symmetrical positions on both sides of the large winning hole 9.
In addition, above the portion of the grand prize opening 9 and the general prize winning openings 12 and 12, there is a vibration that changes the winning mode (non-winning mode) of the game ball 6 to the large winning port 9 and the general winning ports 12 and 12. A role 72 is provided.

For example, as shown in the drawing, the distribution role 72 has a recess 72a formed in the center of the convex portion directly above each opening of the large winning opening 9 and the general winning opening 12 on the left and right sides thereof, and arcs on the left and right sides thereof. The stage 72c is formed with an extended play passage 72b.
Then, the game ball 6 flowing down from the outlet 71b of the communication passage 71 opening upward on the left and right end sides of the stage 72c falls into the big winning opening 9 and the general winning opening 12 from the recess 72a, After going back and forth in the play passage 72b, the game ball route is distributed such as whether it falls outside the sorting role 72 from a relatively low part of the stage 72c (the big prize opening 9 below the sorting role 72 and the general prize) The winning manner to the mouth 12 is changed). An arrow D indicates a game ball route in the sorting role 72. In the embodiment, the outlet 71b of each communication passage 71 is formed so as to open above the left and right end sides of the stage 72c through the opening on the rear side in the depth direction of the board surface 2 and communicate with the stage 72c. In this case, the light shielding plate portion facing the opening on the rear surface side in the depth direction of the board surface 2 is, for example, an arcuate slope shape so that the game ball 6 flowing down smoothly faces the opening on the rear surface side in the depth direction of the board surface 2. Formed.
It is needless to say that the form of the sorting role 72 is not limited to the form shown in this figure. Further, in the illustrated example, the sorting role 72 is integrally formed with the communication passage 71, but may be formed separately from the communication passage 71.

Further, side decorations 13 and 14 with decorations such as electrical decoration are arranged at left and right symmetrical positions sandwiching the image display area 7 and the communication passages 71 and 71, that is, at the left and right ends at the substantially center of the game area 4. It is installed.
There is a gap between the communication passages 71 and 71 and the side decorations 13 and 14 for the convenience of assembling them, but this gap is very small and the game ball 6 enters or passes through this gap. It is impossible to do. That is, the game ball 6 can move from the upper area 4a of the game area 4 to the lower area 4b only by flowing down the communication passage 71.
Therefore, if a passing width (required minimum width dimension) for each game ball is secured for each of the left and right sides of the image display area 7 in which the communication passage 71 is formed, the upper area 4a from the upper area 4a to the lower area Since the game ball flow down to 4b is sufficient, the horizontal dimension of the image display area 7 can be expanded to the maximum.
At the lowermost position of the lower area 4b, an out port 16 for collecting the game balls 6 that have not won any of the winning ports 9, 10, 12 is provided.

When the game ball 6 passes through the operation gate 17 on the one side, here the right side, of the left and right symmetrical positions sandwiching the arrangement portion of the big winning port 9 and the general winning ports 12 and 12 in the lower region 4b, the normal symbol A normal symbol display area 18 for variably displaying is provided. Further, in the vicinity of the normal symbol display area 18, a normal symbol operation memory number display area (hereinafter abbreviated as an operation memory number display area) for displaying up to four passages stored in the operation gate 17 is stored. .) 19 is also provided.
A special symbol display area 20 is provided on the side opposite to the operating memory number display area 19 and a special symbol start memory number display for displaying up to four winnings stored in the start winning opening 10 is stored. An area (hereinafter abbreviated as a start memory number display area) 21 is also provided.
In the game area 4, a windmill 22 and the like for changing the flow direction of the game ball 6 are also disposed, and a large number of game nails 23 (only a part of which are shown) are driven.
In the illustrated example, the operation memory number display area 19 and the start memory number display area 21 are each provided with a maximum memory number, that is, four operation memory display lamps 19a and start memory display lamps 21a. , It is formed by a lighting display surface that turns on and off one by one in accordance with the increase or decrease of the starting memory number.

  The normal symbol display area 18 shows the result of the lottery (lottery result) that is performed in accordance with the passing of the game ball 6 to the operating gate 17 after the normal symbol change display that is performed in accordance with the lottery. This is a symbol display area that is notified by the type of stop symbol. Although details will be described later, when the lottery result notified by the normal symbol display area 18 is a win, the movable body 24 of the start winning opening 10 opens to the outside according to the hit notification.

  The special symbol display area 20 is a special symbol that is displayed in accordance with the lottery result (lottery result) that is a big hit or missed in accordance with the winning (start winning) of the game ball 6 in the starting winning opening 10. This is a symbol display area that is notified by the type of stop symbol after the change display. The special symbol display area 20 may be provided in the image display area 7 or may be formed, for example, in a small area at the lower right corner of the image display area 7. Here, the special symbol display area 20 is provided separately from the image display area 7. Yes.

When the lottery result notified by such a special symbol display area 20 is a jackpot, the jackpot 9 is opened according to the jackpot notification. The opening is performed by opening the opening / closing body 9a of the special winning opening 9.
That is, if the special symbol displayed in the special symbol display area 20 stops at a predetermined jackpot symbol after the variable display, that is, if it becomes a big jackpot, the big prize opening 9 is opened (including a plurality of intermittent releases). To do. This release is performed until a certain time, for example, 30 seconds elapses, or until a certain number, for example, 10 of the game balls 6 enter the big winning opening 9, whichever comes first, and satisfies a predetermined condition. It can be repeated a certain number of times, for example up to 15 times. The large winning opening 9 has a wider opening width than the general winning opening 12, and the game ball 6 is easy to enter.

  The start winning opening 10 starts the variable display of the symbols in the special symbol display area 20, but in the example shown in the drawing, it is difficult to enter the game ball 6 with a pair of opposing movable bodies 24 standing up. It is constituted by a normal electric accessory 25 that can be changed between a state and a second state in which the pair of movable bodies 24 are opened outward and the winning opening is widened so that the game ball 6 can be easily entered. FIG. 1 shows a first state in which the pair of movable bodies 24 are standing.

This normal electric accessory 25 stops at a predetermined hit symbol after the normal symbol in the normal symbol display region 18 provided at the right end of the lower side of the image display region 7 (the lower region 4b of the game region 4) is displayed in a variable manner. In other words, the movable body 24 is configured to change to the second state in which the game ball 6 can easily enter the ball when it hits.
In the present embodiment, the normal symbol display area 18 is formed of two display surfaces in which two 7-segment LED displays are arranged on the left and right sides, and numbers and letters are variably displayed as normal symbols.
This is a win when the stop symbol after the normal symbol variation display is a combination of numbers and alphabets in a predetermined combination, for example, the alphabet “H, H”.

In the present embodiment, the special symbol display area 20 is also formed by two display surfaces in which two 7-segment LED displays are arranged on the left and right sides, and numbers and alphabets are variably displayed as special symbols.
If the stop symbol after the change display of the special symbol is a predetermined combination of numbers or letters, for example, a combination of numbers such as “1, 1”, “5, 5”, “7, 7” Become.
Note that a screen (display surface) of an image display device such as a liquid crystal display device may be used as the normal symbol display region 18 and the special symbol display region 20.
When a start gate is provided in place of the start winning opening 10, operations such as jackpot notification by the special symbol display area 20 are performed according to the passing of the game ball 6 to the start gate.

Details of the image display area 7 will be described below.
The image display area 7 can display an arbitrary image for demonstration (a demo symbol image or the like) related to the game and an arbitrarily set image other than this image.
Specifically, the same content as a special symbol or a normal symbol, that is, a symbol image, such as the same number or letter, is displayed in a form (size, design, etc.) different from the special symbol or normal symbol, or a special symbol. Various symbol images and the like can be displayed in accordance with the normal symbol variation display. In addition, it is possible to notify the jackpot or win that is originally notified by a special symbol or a normal symbol stop symbol as an arbitrary image without using a corresponding symbol image.

In addition, this image display area 7 can display various game-related images such as an image for notifying whether or not the stop symbol is a big hit or winning when special symbols and normal symbols are variably displayed. It is.
The image display area 7 can display not only the effect image related to the game as described above but also an arbitrarily set image other than the effect image related to the game, such as an image for bringing customers when not playing the game.

The image display area 7 of this embodiment is formed by one large liquid crystal panel (screen) for a pachinko machine. As shown in FIG. 1, three display areas 26, 27, and 28 are provided in the left-right direction. It is possible to display various images (still images or moving images) such as design images individually in the display areas 26, 27, and 28. In addition, various design images, etc. that span the display regions 26, 27, and 28 (without dividing the display regions) and have the entire image display region 7 as one display region at the maximum, and various other than the design images, etc. Still images or moving images can be displayed.
The periphery of the image display area 7 is surrounded by a decorative frame 29 for decoration and image display area protection so that the game ball 6 does not enter the image display area 7 (on the screen of the image display device 8). Guarded.
In the illustrated example, the decoration 29 is formed with a communication passage 71. That is, the communication passage 71 is formed integrally with the decoration 29, so that the number of parts and assembly work are reduced. Of course, the decoration 29 and the communication passage 71 (member) may be formed separately and independently.

In the pachinko machine having the game area 4 as described above, when the game ball 6 is fired from a ball launcher (not shown) by the player's handle operation, the game ball 6 is guided to the launch path 5 (rail 3). Then, it is driven into the game area 4 (upper area 4a) from the launch passage outlet 5a.
The game ball 6 driven into the game area 4 collides with an obstacle such as the game nail 23, the windmill 22 and the decorations 13, 14, and 29 in the game area 4, or the operation gate 17 and the sorting tool. It flows down while passing through 72, and in the middle, wins the general prize opening 12, the start prize opening 10 or the big prize opening 9. The game balls 6 that have not won the prize reach the lower area 4b and finally enter the out port 16 and are collected.
Here, the movement from the upper area 4a to the lower area 4b of the game area 4 is possible only by flowing down (passing through) the communication passage 71, and the game ball 6 has a diameter of the game ball as described above in the communication passage 71. Due to the dimension setting, even if a plurality of continuous entrances are made, they are aligned in the communication passage 71 and flow down without causing clogging. Even if the game ball 6 is unstable until the movement (speed and direction) enters the communication passage 71, the game ball 6 is stabilized when it exits the communication passage 71.

The number of prize balls to be paid out differs depending on whether the winning of the game ball 6 is the general winning opening 12, the starting winning opening 10, or the large winning opening 9. For example, 5 are set for the general winning opening 12 and the starting winning opening 10 and 15 are set for the large winning opening 9, and the number of prize balls to be paid out is set to be awarded to the large winning opening 9. There are many.
The prize ball is not paid out by the passing of the game ball 6 to the operation gate 17, but the normal symbol in the normal symbol display area 18 is variably displayed. If the normal symbol stop symbol is a hit, the ordinary electric accessory 25 changes (opens) the movable body 24 to the second state where it is easy to enter the ball. The prize ball may be paid out depending on the passing of the game ball 6 to the operation gate 17.
If the game ball 6 passes to the operating gate 17 while the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner, a maximum of four passes are stored (ordinary symbol operating memory), and the operating memory number display area 19 stores that memory. The number is displayed by the number of lighting of the operation memory indicator lamp 19a. When the normal symbol variation display is finished, if there is a normal symbol operation memory, the normal symbol variation display is performed again, and is displayed in the operation memory number display area 19 at each start or end, that is, is lit. Only one operation memory indicator lamp 19a is turned off. Thereafter, the same operation is repeated.

Regardless of whether the movable body 24 is in the second state or the first state, when the game ball 6 wins the start winning opening 10, the special symbol display display in the special symbol display area 20 is started. If the symbol (stop symbol) when the special symbol is stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed after the start of the variable display is a big hit, the special winning opening 9 is opened. The large winning opening 9 has a wide opening and can be repeated a plurality of times, such as up to 15 times if a predetermined condition is satisfied. Become more.
If there is a prize for the game ball 6 at the start winning opening 10 while the special symbol is variably displayed, up to four winnings are stored (special symbol operation memory), and the start memory number display area 21 stores the winning symbol. The number is displayed by the number of lighting of the start memory indicator lamp 21a. When the special symbol variation display is finished, if there is a special symbol start memory, the special symbol variation display is performed again, and is displayed in the start memory number display area 21 at each start or end, that is, turned on. Only one start memory indicator lamp 21a is turned off. Thereafter, the same operation is repeated.

During normal display or special symbol variation display, especially during special symbol variation display, the image display area 7 variably displays a symbol image arbitrarily associated with the special symbol. Further, when the special symbol is stopped, if the symbol image arbitrarily associated with the stopped symbol, for example, if the special symbol is a combination symbol “7, 7”, the symbol symbol “7, 7, 7 ”is displayed (a symbol image in which the number“ 7 ”is arranged in the three display areas 26, 27, and 28 as shown in FIG. 1).
For example, a banana symbol image may correspond to the special symbol “7”. In this case, a banana symbol image is displayed in the display areas 26, 27, and 28 for the combination symbol “7, 7”. Is done.

  When the special symbol display area 20 is not provided independently, the image display area 7 displays a special symbol or a symbol image combined in association with the special symbol in any one of the display areas 26 to 28. For example, in the figure of the display area 28, two small symbol images are arranged in the horizontal direction in the lower right corner or the like and displayed in a variable manner or stopped, and the special symbols are displayed in the center of each of the display areas 26, 27, 28. The symbol image arbitrarily associated is displayed in a variable or stopped manner.

  In addition, in this image display area 7, when special symbols and normal symbols are displayed in a variable manner, a notice image for notifying that the stop symbols will be a hit or a big hit, for example, a special symbol change to give a big hit An animation image may be temporarily displayed during display. It is also possible to display various still images and moving images to enhance the effect of the game other than during the special symbol or normal symbol variation display. For example, when a ball launcher (not shown) is not operating for a certain period of time, and during which no special symbol or normal symbol is variably displayed, it is considered that the game is not being played, and various still images for customer visitation. It is also possible to display moving images.

In addition, each display device provided with the display surface which makes the said ball | bowl launcher, the normal symbol display area 18, the special symbol display area 20, the working memory number display area 19, the starting memory number display area 21, and the image display area 7 separately. That is, each part constituting the pachinko machine such as the normal symbol display, the special symbol display, the normal symbol operation memory number display, the special symbol start memory number display and the image display device 8 and the normal electric accessory 25 will be described later. Controlled by the main controller.
Further, the main controller also performs a lottery for winning or losing in relation to the opening of the special winning opening 9 and a lottery for winning or losing in relation to the opening of the movable body 24 (ordinary electric accessory 25) of the start winning opening 10.

FIG. 2 illustrates a block diagram relating to control of symbol display, image display, and the like in the present embodiment.
In this figure, 51 is a main controller. The main controller 51 receives a start winning detection signal from a special symbol start switch 52 that detects the winning of the game ball 6 in the start winning opening 10 or passes the game ball 6 to the operation gate 17. The special symbol display 54 or the normal symbol display 55 is controlled in response to a gate passage detection signal from the normal symbol operation switch 53 to be detected, and the special symbol or the normal symbol in the special symbol display area 20 or the normal symbol display area 18 is controlled. The above-described display (variation display or stop display) is performed.

The main controller 51 directly controls the special symbol starting memory number display 56 and the normal symbol operating memory number display 57, and displays the above-described display of the memory numbers in the starting memory number display area 21 and the operating memory number display area 19. Let it be done.
The main control device 51 sends a command to the image display device 8 to perform a series of controls, and produces a game result in various forms so as to enhance the interest of the player in accordance with the change display of special symbols and normal symbols. An image or an image (an image related to a game) for notifying a lottery result without using any symbols in various forms is displayed in the image display area 7.

Further, the main control device 51 directly turns on the special electric accessory solenoid 58 that opens and closes the special winning opening 9 (opening / closing body 9a) and the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 59 that opens and closes the ordinary electric accessory 25 (movable body 24). / OFF control.
The main control device 51 also controls each part of the pachinko machine other than that shown in the figure, and controls the entire game.

Hereinafter, effects of the first embodiment described above will be described.
That is, in the first embodiment, the game area 4 is defined as an inaccessible area of the game ball 6 including at least the image display area 7 (image display area 7, side decorations 13 and 14, decoration 29, and arrangement areas of the communication passage wall member, In addition, the opening width is less than the diameter of the game ball) and the communication passage 71 are placed between the upper region 4a and the lower region 4b, and the movement of the game ball 6 from the upper region 4a to the lower region 4b is communicated. Only possible with the passage 71.
According to this, in the lateral (left and right) direction of the game area 4, except for the inaccessible area of the game ball 6 including the image display area 7, the minimum, 6 game balls 6 for providing the communication passage 71 are provided. It is sufficient to ensure the passage width of the minute (minimum required width dimension). Therefore, the size in the horizontal direction of the image display area 7 can be increased accordingly, that is, the image display area 7 can be enlarged.

Further, the communication passage 71 has a wall surface 71c whose both sides with respect to the game ball traveling direction cannot be adjusted to each other, and the interval between the wall surfaces 71c is more than 1 and less than twice the diameter of the game ball 6, and both wall surfaces 71c extend. The path length of the game is formed to be at least twice the diameter of the game ball 6, and in the lower region 4b, a position below the position of the communication path outlet 71b, in this case, the prize winning port, here, the general prize winning port 12 and the big prize winning port 9 Was established.
According to this, the game balls 6 can move in the communication passage 71 and do not enter two or more communication passages 71 at the same time. In addition, the communication path 71 is not a game nail 23 that can be adjusted for mutual spacing on both sides and elastic to the collision of the game balls 6, but cannot be adjusted for mutual distance, and its length is at least twice the diameter of the game ball. Since the wall surface 71c is formed in this way, even when the movement (speed and direction) of the game ball 6 is unstable until it enters the communication passage 71, it is stabilized when it exits the communication passage 71.
Therefore, the game ball is more stable with respect to a winning opening provided in the lower position of the connecting passage outlet 71b below the connecting passage (in the lower region 4b), here, the general winning opening 12 and the big winning opening 9. It is possible to guide in the state of being made. This facilitates the winning port arrangement design that can realize stable winning to the winning ports 9, 12 in the lower region 4b. In addition, instead of being able to aim for a direct winning to the winning holes 9 and 12 in the lower area 4b by adjusting the firing strength, the player brings a fair game result between the players without depending on the skill of the player. It becomes possible.

In addition to the basic effects described above, the first embodiment has the following effects.
That is, in the first embodiment, the start winning opening 10 is arranged in the upper area 4a, and the large winning opening 9 is arranged in the lower area 4b.
According to this, the image display area 7 will be located at the center of the three game area components of the start winning opening 10, the image display area 7 and the big winning opening 9, and the image display area 7 It is possible to form a square that is expanded to the maximum in the lateral direction, leaving only the passage of the game ball having a width slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball 6 on the side, and a large screen can be realized.
By arranging the image display area 7 at the center of the three game area components, an effect of increasing the player's visibility with respect to the image display area 7 can also be exhibited.
In addition, among the big winning opening 9 and the starting winning opening 10, only the starting winning opening 10 is in the upper region 4a so that the board configuration can be refreshed, and the player can adjust the starting strength by adjusting the firing strength. You can aim to win directly in the mouth, increasing game play. In addition, since the start winning opening 10 and the big winning opening 9 are distributed on the upper and lower sides with the image display area 7 interposed therebetween, the area where the game area components on the upper side of the image display area 7 can be arranged can be widened. Therefore, it is easy to arrange a start winning opening etc. that realizes stable start winning / passing.

In the first embodiment, in particular, the start winning opening 10 is arranged in the upper area 4a, and the big winning opening 9 is arranged in the lower area 4b. Since the mouth 10, the image display area 7, and the special winning opening 9 are arranged in this order, the following effects can be exhibited.
First, the player is most interested in the fact that the start winning opening 10 is arranged at the top of the above three game area components (the starting winning opening 10, the image display area 7, and the big winning opening 9). The start winning opening 10 that is aimed at can be easily arranged at a position where it is easy to aim (a position that realizes a stable start winning prize), and the interest of the game can be increased. Further, even if it is desired to place a distribution combination in the game area 4 for changing the winning mode of the game ball 6 to the start winning opening 10, the start winning opening 10 is selected from among the above three game area components. According to the arrangement at the uppermost part, it is only necessary to arrange the sorting tool above the start winning opening 10, and the placement of the sorting tool becomes easy.

Next, according to the arrangement of the big winning opening 9 in the lower area 4 b, during the big hit, there is a sense of expectation for winning the big winning opening 9 until the game ball 6 enters the out opening 16. it can.
In addition, in the conventional pachinko machine described above, there is a starting prize opening directly above the big prize opening, and both overlap in the vertical direction. Therefore, the winning percentage for the starting prize opening and the winning percentage for the big prize opening are increased. It was difficult to design a game nail arrangement or the like to be compatible. However, according to the first embodiment, since the start winning opening 10 is arranged in the upper area 4a, a desired game nail can be arranged in the lower area 4b and above the large winning opening 9. It is possible to provide a sorting role 72 that changes the winning mode of the game ball 6 to the big winning opening 9. Therefore, it is possible to adjust the winning rate to the large winning port 9 independently of the adjustment of the winning rate to the start winning port 10, and the two winning rates can be easily adjusted up.

  In the first embodiment, one communication passage 71 is provided on each of the left and right sides of the image display area 7. According to this, one game ball is provided for each of the left and right sides of the image display area 7. Therefore, it is sufficient to ensure the passage width (minimum required width dimension), and the image display area 7 can be secured to the maximum. Further, a generally preferred symmetry shape can be realized with respect to the arrangement of the communication passage 71.

Further, in the first embodiment, a distribution role which changes the winning mode (non-winning mode) of the game ball 6 to the large winning port 9 below the image display area 7 and above the large winning port 9. Object 72 was provided.
According to this, the following effects can be exhibited.
When the prize winning opening 9 is provided below the image display area 7 and the distribution role 72 is provided above the image display area 7, the image display area 7 is expanded to the maximum in the lateral direction of the game area 4, and only on the left and right sides thereof. Even if it is configured so that the game ball 6 flows down, it is easy to guide the game ball 6 to the big winning opening 9 arranged below the image display area 7. In other words, it is not necessary to arrange a large number of game nails 23 in order to facilitate winning in the big winning opening 9 below the image display area 7.
In addition, it is desirable that the prize winning in the big winning opening 9 is also at a substantially constant rate below the image display area 7 regardless of the player's hitting position. 72, it becomes easy to keep the above-mentioned ratio constant, and game nail adjustment for such a role (to keep the ratio constant) becomes unnecessary or the minimum necessary, maintenance work Can be simplified.
Further, when the image display area 7 is formed to be full in the horizontal direction, the game balls 6 flowing down the side of the image display area 7 are flowing down the left and right ends of the game area 4, and a big prize opening is formed in the lower area 4 b. In order to place a prize 9 and win a prize, it is necessary to place the large winning opening 9 in the vicinity of the left end or the right end of the game area 4. However, since the distribution role 72 is provided and the game ball 6 is once guided to the center in the left-right direction of the game area 4, the big prize opening 9 can be arranged near the center in the left-right direction of the game area 4. In other words, the degree of freedom in the layout design of the special winning opening 9 is increased. In addition, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for winning after passing through the communication passage 71.

As described above, the effect related to the big prize opening 9 due to the provision of the distribution combination 72 is that the general prize opening 12 provided below the image display area 7 due to the provision of the distribution combination 72. Can be demonstrated as well.
In other words, the provision of the distribution role 72 eliminates the need to arrange a large number of game nails 23 in order to facilitate winning in the general winning opening 12 below the image display area 7.
In addition, it becomes easy to keep the winning in the general winning opening 12 below the image display area 7 at a substantially constant rate regardless of the player's hitting position, and the role of keeping at a fixed rate in this way. Adjustment of the game nail for providing a minimum is unnecessary or necessary, and the maintenance work can be simplified.
Further, when the image display area 7 is formed to be full in the horizontal direction, and the game ball 6 flows down the side of the image display area 7 (the left and right ends of the game area 4), the game ball 6 is temporarily played by the distribution object 72. Since it is configured to be guided to the central portion in the left-right direction of the region 4, the general winning opening 12 can be arranged at a desired left-right side symmetrical position with the large winning opening 9 in between. In other words, the degree of freedom in the layout design of the general winning opening 12 is increased.

  Furthermore, in the first embodiment, since the special symbol display area 20 is provided in the game area 4 independently of the image display area 7, the special symbol display can be performed in a relatively large dedicated display area, and the player The jackpot notification can be clearly made. On the other hand, with respect to the image display area 7, the degree of freedom of the image displayed there can be maximized. In other words, regular special symbols can always be displayed, not only with directing effects related to special symbols, but also with completely irrelevant effects. Both notification and notification can be realized.

Next, another embodiment of the pachinko machine according to the present invention will be described.
3-11 is a front view which shows the outline of the game board of 2nd-10th embodiment.
3 to 11, the same or corresponding parts as those in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals.

First, in the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the side decorations 13 and 14 in the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1 are removed, and the image display area 7 is expanded in the horizontal direction. And this image display area 7 straddles the vertical center line β which crosses the center position of the uppermost end and the lowermost end of the game area 4 substantially in the horizontal direction, and the area below the vertical center line β is the upper area. It arranged so that it might become larger.
In addition, a sorting tool 11 for changing the winning mode of the game ball 6 to the starting winning opening 10 is disposed above the starting winning opening 10 and in the illustrated example. The other parts are substantially the same as those of the first embodiment except that the general winning opening 12 (see FIG. 1) in the upper region 4a is removed.
For example, as shown in the figure, the distribution accessory 11 is a stage in which a recess 11a is formed at the center of the convex portion directly above the opening of the start winning opening 10, and a play passage 11b extending in an arc shape is formed on the left and right sides thereof. 11c and a tunnel passage 11d for receiving the game ball 6 from directly above and dropping the game ball 6 onto the depression 11a. Then, the game balls 6 from the game ball entrance 11e formed at the left and right ends of the play passage 11b and the upper end of the tunnel passage 11d drop into the start winning opening 10 from the recess 11a, or the momentum of the play passage 11b increases. The game ball route is distributed such as whether it goes out of the sorting tool 11 from the left and right ends (changes the winning mode to the start winning port 10 below the sorting tool 11). . An arrow “a” indicates a game ball route in the sorting role 11.
It is needless to say that the form of the distribution accessory 11 is not limited to the form shown in FIG.

According to the second embodiment, since the side decorations 13 and 14 shown in FIG. 1 are removed, the image display area 7 can be formed in a horizontally long and substantially rectangular shape having nothing except the communication passages 71 on both sides thereof. . In other words, it is sufficient to secure a passing width (minimum required width dimension) for one game ball for both the left and right sides of the image display area 7, and accordingly, the horizontal dimension of the image display area 7 is set to the game. It can be the largest in the region occupying the center of the region 4.
In addition, the image display area 7 spans the vertical center line β that crosses the center position of the uppermost end and the lowermost end of the game area 4 in the substantially horizontal direction, and the area below the vertical center line β is higher than the upper area. Since it is arranged so as to be large, the player's line of sight is relatively downward, that is, the image display area 7 is easy to see, and it is difficult to get tired even when playing for a long time, so that it does not become so-called dry eye.
In addition, since the sorting combination 11 is provided above the start winning opening 10, it is possible to give a variety of winning modes to the starting winning opening 10 and increase the interest of the player. Moreover, there is no restriction | limiting other than providing the distribution accessory 11 above the start winning opening 10, and the freedom of design of the arrangement position and form is wide. In particular, a wide degree of freedom in designing the form is extremely effective in increasing the interest of the player.
In the second embodiment, the basic effects described in the first embodiment and the game area components common to the first embodiment (start winning port 10, image display region 7, large winning port 9, and swing Of course, it has the above-mentioned effects due to the possession of the divisional object 72 etc., its form, arrangement position and the like.

As shown in FIG. 4, the third embodiment is an embodiment in which the communication passage 71 on the right side of the image display area 7 in the second embodiment shown in FIG. 3 is simply configured, and other configurations are the second embodiment. Is almost the same.
That is, in the third embodiment, the communication passage 71 on the left side of the image display area 7 is a warp passage in which the entrance 71a and the exit 71b are concealed by a light shielding plate as in the second embodiment. The communication passage 71 on the right side of the image display area 7 is not concealed by a light shielding plate, and is a communication passage through which the flow of the game ball 6 can be visually observed.
The communication channel 71 on the right side of the image display area 7 is not formed exclusively for the communication channel on both the left and right wall surfaces 71c and 71c, but is also formed using another member. That is, the left wall surface 71c in the drawing also serves as a decoration 29 that is a protruding strip member around the image display area, and the right wall surface 71c is a member that partitions the outer periphery of the game area 4 (the rail 3 or a partition wall member that replaces it). ) Is also used.
Also in the communication passage 71 on the right side of the image display area 7, the left and right sides form a wall surface 71 c whose mutual distance cannot be adjusted, and the distance between the wall surfaces 71 c (opposite distance between the left and right wall surfaces 71 c and 71 c) is the diameter of the game ball 6. It is formed more than 1 time and less than 2 times. Further, the passage length formed by the extension of both wall surfaces 71c, 71c, that is, in the illustrated example, the vertical length of both wall surfaces 71c, 71c is formed to be more than twice the diameter of the game ball 6. This is the same as the communication passage 71 on the left side. However, the outlet 71b of the communication passage 71 on the right side does not communicate with the sorting role 72 (the game ball 6 from the outlet 71b of the communication passage 71 does not fall on the stage 72c).

According to the third embodiment, the right and left wall surfaces 71c and 71c of the communication passage 71 on the right side of the image display area 7 are formed using the other members together, so that the cost can be reduced. Moreover, it is different whether the game ball 6 flowing down in the communication passage 71 is visible or not visible on the left and right sides of the image display area 7, and not only the outlet 71 b of the right communication passage 71 has a sorting tool 72. And there is a difference such as a lack of expectation for winning in the large winning opening 9 and the general winning opening 12 in the lower area, which increases the interest of the player.
In the third embodiment as well, the basic effects described in the first embodiment and the game area components common to the first and second embodiments (start winning port 10, image display region 7, large winning port) Of course, the above-mentioned effects are achieved by the possession, form, arrangement position, etc.

In the fourth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the positions of the left general winning port 12 in the lower region 4b and the start winning port 10 in the upper region 4a in the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1 are exchanged. Other parts are substantially the same as those in the first embodiment.
According to the fourth embodiment, the big winning opening 9 and the starting winning opening 10 are arranged adjacent to each other in the left-right direction, and the board surface configuration can be made fresh.
The fourth embodiment also has the basic effects described in the first embodiment. In this embodiment, the game area components provided in the lower area 4b below the position of the communication passage outlet 71b are the general winning opening 12, the big winning opening 9, and the starting winning opening 10, so these winnings are made. It is possible to guide the game ball 6 to the mouths 9, 10, and 12 in a more stable state. This facilitates winning port arrangement design that can realize stable winning to the winning ports 9, 10, and 12 in the lower region 4b. In addition, instead of being able to aim for a direct winning in the winning holes 9, 10, and 12 in the lower area 4b by adjusting the firing strength, the player can play a fair game between the players without depending on the skill of the player. It is possible to produce results.
In the fourth embodiment as well, the above-mentioned effects due to the existence, form, arrangement position, etc. of the game area components (image display area 7 and the distribution role 72, etc.) common to the first and second embodiments are provided. Of course, it has.

In the fifth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, to change the winning mode of the game ball 6 to the starting winning port 10 above the starting winning port 10 in the upper region 4a, directly above in the illustrated example. A sorting tool 11 is provided.
For example, as shown in the figure, the distribution accessory 11 is a stage in which a recess 11a is formed at the center of the convex portion directly above the opening of the start winning opening 10, and a play passage 11b extending in an arc shape is formed on the left and right sides thereof. 11c. Then, the game balls 6 from the left and right ends of the play passage 11b and the game ball entrance 11e formed above fall into the start winning opening 10 from the recess 11a, or the left and right ends of the play passage 11b and the stage with momentum. The game ball route is distributed such as whether it goes out of the sorting role 11 from a relatively low portion of 11c (changes the winning mode to the start winning opening 10 below the sorting role 11). It is configured. An arrow “a” indicates a game ball route in the sorting role 11.

In the fifth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, a plurality of communication passages 71 in the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1 are provided on one of the left and right sides of the image display area 7, here the image display area 7. Two communication passages 71 on the left side were provided side by side. One of these (the communication passage 71 on the right side in the figure) is a warp passage as described above, and the other (the communication passage 71 on the left side in the figure) is not blindfolded by the light-shielding plate. A simple communication passage that can be seen is used.
The simple communication passage 71 is not formed exclusively for the left and right wall surfaces 71c, 71c, but is also formed using another member. That is, in the drawing, the left wall surface 71c is also used as the right side surface of the side decoration 13, and the right wall surface 71c is also used as the left side surface of the connecting passage 71 that is the right adjacent warp passage.
Also in the two communication passages 71, 71 provided side by side, the left and right sides form a wall surface 71 c that cannot be adjusted between each other, and the distance between the wall surfaces 71 c (opposite distance between the left and right wall surfaces 71 c, 71 c) is the diameter of the game ball 6. More than 1 and less than 2 times, and the path length formed by the extension of both wall surfaces 71c and 71c, in the illustrated example, the vertical length of both wall surfaces 71c and 71c is more than twice the diameter of the game ball 6 The formation is the same as the communication passage 71 on the right side of the image display area 7. However, of the two communication passages 71, 71 provided side by side, the outlet 71 b of the simple communication passage 71 on the left side does not communicate with the sorting tool 72 (the game ball 6 from the outlet 71 b of the communication passage 71. Does not fall on the stage 72c).
Furthermore, in the fifth embodiment, the sorting tool 72 is formed as follows.
That is, in the sorting role 72, the game balls 6 flowing down from the outlets 71b of both communication passages (warp passages) 71 that open upward on the left and right ends of the stage 72c drop into the big winning opening 9 from the recess 72a. Alternatively, the game ball route is distributed as to whether a prize is dropped from the lower position 72d of the stage 72c corresponding to the communication passage outlet 71b on the right side of the drawing to the general winning opening 12 located below the stage 72c.
Further, after traversing the left and right play passages 72b, the game ball route is distributed such as whether the stage 72c is dropped from the relatively low portion to the outside of the sorting role 72 (a big prize opening below the sorting role 72) 9 and the general winning opening 12 on the right side in the drawing are changed).
In addition, of course, the form of the distribution combination 72 in this 3rd Embodiment is not limited to the example of illustration. Further, in the illustrated example, the sorting role 72 is integrally formed with the communication passage 71, but may be formed separately from the communication passage 71.
Other parts are almost the same as those in the first embodiment (FIG. 1).

In this fifth embodiment, by providing the sorting combination 11 above the start winning opening 10, it is possible to give a variety of winning modes to the starting winning opening 10 and increase the interest of the player. . Moreover, there is no restriction | limiting other than providing the distribution accessory 11 above the start winning opening 10, and the freedom of design of the arrangement position and form is wide. In particular, a wide degree of freedom in designing the form is extremely effective in increasing the interest of the player. It is needless to say that the form of the distribution accessory 11 is not limited to the form shown in FIG.
Further, by providing two communication passages 71 on the left side of the image display area 7, appropriate game area components are arranged in the lower area 4b, and technical intervention for this part (2 on the left side) It is possible to leave which one of the connecting passages 71 is aimed to pass through.
Furthermore, according to the fifth embodiment, the basic effects described in the first embodiment are also obtained. In this embodiment, the game area components provided in the lower area 4b below the position of the communication passage outlet 71b are the general winning opening 12 and the big winning opening 9, so On the other hand, the game ball 6 can be guided in a more stable state. This facilitates the winning port arrangement design that can realize stable winning to the winning ports 9, 12 in the lower region 4b. In addition, the player cannot aim to win directly to the winning holes 9 and 12 in the lower area 4b by adjusting the firing strength. Instead of depending on the skill of the player, a fair game result can be obtained between the players. Can be brought.
Also in the fifth embodiment, the game area components (start winning port 10, image display region 7, large winning port 9, and distribution combination 72, 11 etc.) common to the first and second embodiments are also provided. Of course, it has the above-mentioned effects due to its existence, its form, arrangement position and the like.

In the sixth embodiment, a display area in which a game ball is displayed and the game ball does not pass through the front surface is changed from an image display area 7 (see FIG. 1) by the image display device 8 formed of a liquid crystal display device or the like to FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the display area is changed to a display area L7 by a mechanical display device (rotary reel L8).
In the illustrated example, the rotating reel L8 is formed of a reel equivalent to a rotating reel used in a spinning-type game machine such as a slot machine, each of which has a plurality of types of symbols drawn on its outer peripheral surface and rotates independently. A plurality of stopable, here, left, middle, and right three reels are provided side by side, and each of the outer peripheral surfaces of the three reels forms display areas L26, L27, and L28.
The display areas L26, L27, and L28 correspond to the display areas 26, 27, and 28 in the first embodiment, but the number of symbols displayed at the time of stopping is the same for each display area L26, L27, and L28 in the illustrated example. As with the rotating reels in the game machine, the number is three.
A lottery result of winning or losing in accordance with winning of the game ball 6 at the start winning opening 10, that is, a lottery result notified by the special symbol display area 20, and a stop symbol of each display area L26, L27, L28 The relationship is determined appropriately.

According to the sixth embodiment, display different from the display by the image display device 8 (see FIG. 1) including a liquid crystal display device or the like can be performed.
Also in the sixth embodiment, the basic effects described in the first embodiment and the game area components common to the first embodiment (the image display area 7 corresponding to the start winning opening 10, the display area L7, Needless to say, it has the above-mentioned effects due to the existence, form, arrangement position, etc. of the big prize winning opening 9 and the distribution role 72).

In the seventh embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the positions of the big winning opening 9 and the starting winning opening 10 in the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1 are exchanged, and the big winning opening 9 moved into the upper region 4a. One general winning opening 12 is arranged right above the upper winning area 4a, and the general winning openings 12, 12 that are disposed in the upper region 4a are removed.
Further, the pair of general winning awards 12 and 12 in the lower area 4b are respectively moved below the communication passage outlet 71b, and accordingly, the normal symbol display area 18 and the special symbol display area 20 are positioned on the left and right sides of the start winning award 10 respectively. Moved to. Further, the shape of the image display region 7 is not an oblong shape but an oval shape.
Further, in the seventh embodiment, the sorting tool 72 is formed as follows.
That is, the game balls 6 flowing down from the outlets 71b of both communication passages (warp passages) 71 that open upward on the left and right end sides of the stage 72c are released from the distribution role 72 immediately after that. A game that falls to the general prize opening 12 side, falls from the recess 72a to the starting prize opening 10, or falls downward from a relatively low portion of the play path 72b of the stage 72c formed on both sides of the depression 72a. Perform ball route distribution.
Further, after traversing the left and right play passages 72b, the game ball route is distributed such as whether the stage 72c falls from the relatively low part to the outside of the sorting tool 72 (start winning prize below the sorting tool 72). The winning mode for the mouth 10 and the general winning port 12 is changed).
In addition, of course, the form of the distribution combination 72 in the seventh embodiment is not limited to the illustrated example. Further, in the illustrated example, the sorting role 72 is integrally formed with the communication passage 71, but may be formed separately from the communication passage 71.
Other parts are almost the same as those in the first embodiment (FIG. 1).

  According to the seventh embodiment, since the big winning opening 9 is arranged in the upper area 4a, it is easy to win the big winning opening 9 at the time of the big win. It becomes more stable. Further, since the start winning opening 10 is arranged in the lower region 4b, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for winning at the starting winning opening 10 until the game ball 6 enters the out opening 16.

In the above description, the shape of the image display area 7 basically refers to the shape of the screen (display surface) itself of the image display device 8, but the image display device 8 whose screen shape forms a normal square is used for decoration. It may be a desired shape different from the original square formed by changing the 29 opening shape (screen exposure shape of the image display device 8). That is, the shape of the image display area 7 may be an apparent shape from the front of the screen of the image display device 8.
Thus, if the image display area 7 is formed in various shapes such as an oval instead of a normal rectangle, the interest of the player can be increased.
The seventh embodiment also has the basic effects described in the first embodiment. In this embodiment, the game area components provided in the lower area 4b below the position of the communication passage outlet 71b are the general winning opening 12 and the starting winning opening 10, so On the other hand, the game ball 6 can be guided in a more stable state. This facilitates winning port arrangement design that can realize stable winning to the winning ports 10 and 12 in the lower region 4b in the lower region 4b. In addition, the player can not aim for a direct winning to the general winning opening 12 or the starting winning opening 10 by adjusting the firing strength, but provides a fair game result between the players without depending on the player's skill. Is possible.
In the seventh embodiment also, the positions of the start winning opening 10 and the big winning opening 9 in the first embodiment are exchanged, and the form of the distribution combination 72 is different. Of course, it has the above-mentioned effects due to the existence, form, arrangement position, and the like of the game area components (such as the distribution role 72).

In the eighth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, a position (the winning prize opening 9 in the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1 is sandwiched between the start winning opening 10 in the upper area 4 a and the image display area 7 ( It moved to the start winning opening 10).
Along with this, the form of the distribution combination 72 has been changed. That is, in the distribution role 72, a stage 72c in which a recess 72a is formed in the center of the convex portion directly above the opening of the left and right general winning openings 12, and a play passage 72b extending in an arc shape is formed on the left and right sides thereof. Consists of. Then, the game ball 6 flowing down from the outlet 71b of the communication passage 71 opened upward on the left and right end sides of the stage 72c falls into the general winning opening 12 from the recess 72a or goes back and forth in the left and right play passages 72b. After that, the game ball route such as whether it falls from the central portion of the stage 72c to the outside of the sorting role 72 is distributed (the winning mode to the general winning opening 12 below the sorting role 72 is changed). It is configured.
It is needless to say that the form of the sorting role 72 is not limited to the form illustrated in FIG.
Further, the normal symbol display area 18 and the special symbol display area 20 are also moved from the lower area 4b to the upper area 4a, and the operating memory number and the starting memory number are displayed in the operating memory number display area 19 and the starting memory number display area 21. The method based on the number of lighting of the indicator lamps 19a and 21a was changed to the method based on numerical display using a 7-segment LED display or the like. The operating memory number display area 19 and the starting memory number display area 21 are provided in the vicinity of the normal symbol display area 18 and the special symbol display area 20.
Further, the left and right side decorations 13 and 14 in the first embodiment are removed, and the communication passages 71 are respectively added thereto. That is, two communication passages 71 on the left and right sides of the image display area 7 are provided side by side. All of the communication passages 71 are warp passages.
Other parts are almost the same as those in the first embodiment (FIG. 1).

According to the eighth embodiment, since a plurality of communication passages 71 are provided on both the left and right sides, two in this case, technical intervention with respect to the general winning opening 12 in the lower area 4b (below the image display area 7) ( It is possible to leave which of the four communication passages 71 are aimed at. Further, a generally preferred symmetry shape can be realized with respect to the arrangement of the communication passage 71. Since both the left and right connecting passages 71 are included in the game area 4, the area of the game area is not reduced by providing the connecting passage 71.
Further, according to the fact that the big winning opening 9 is arranged directly under the starting winning opening 10, the arrangement relationship is the same as that of a conventional general pachinko machine (conventional pachinko machine). The same configuration can be adopted, the layout of various game area components can be easily designed, and the design is such that the player is not forced to operate the handlebars in a normal state and when the grand prize opening 9 is opened. It becomes easy.
Furthermore, according to the fact that the image display area 7 that the player is gazing at for the longest time is arranged at the bottom of the three game area components (the start winning opening 10, the image display area 7, and the big winning opening 9). The player's line of sight is relatively downward, that is, the image display area 7 is easy to see, and the player does not get tired even if the game is played for a long time.
The eighth embodiment also has the basic effects described in the first embodiment. In this embodiment, since the game area component provided in the lower area 4b below the position of the communication passage outlet 71b is the general winning opening 12, the game ball 6 is inserted into the general winning opening 12. It is possible to guide in a more stable state. This facilitates the winning port arrangement design that can realize stable winning to the general winning port 12 in the lower region 4b. In addition, instead of being able to aim at the direct winning to the general winning opening 12 in the lower area 4b by adjusting the firing strength, the player brings a fair game result between the players without depending on the skill of the player. It becomes possible.
In the eighth embodiment also, the game area components (distribution) common to the first embodiment are different except that the position of the special winning opening 9 is changed and the form of the distribution role 72 is different. Of course, it has the above-mentioned effects due to the presence of the accessory 72 and the like, the form, the arrangement position, and the like.

In the ninth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the game ball 6 is placed in a winning manner in the starting winning opening 10 above the starting winning opening 10 in the eighth embodiment shown in FIG. A sorting tool 11 is provided to give a change. Further, one communication passage 71 is provided on each side of the image display area 7 as in the second embodiment shown in FIG. Further, the sorting role 72 in the lower region 4b is removed, and accordingly, the left and right general winning ports 12 in the lower region 4b are moved to positions corresponding to the outlets 71 of the left and right connecting passages 71, respectively. .
Other parts are almost the same as those in the eighth embodiment (FIG. 9).

According to the ninth embodiment, the horizontal dimension of the image display region 7 can be expanded (equivalent to the second embodiment shown in FIG. 3) compared to the eighth embodiment shown in FIG.
The ninth embodiment also has the basic effects described in the first embodiment. In this embodiment, since the game area component provided in the lower area 4b below the position of the communication passage outlet 71b is the general winning opening 12, the game ball 6 is inserted into the general winning opening 12. It is possible to guide in a more stable state. This facilitates a winning opening arrangement design that can realize a stable winning to the general winning opening 12 in the lower region 4b. In addition, instead of being able to aim at the direct winning to the general winning opening 12 in the lower area 4b by adjusting the firing strength, the player brings a fair game result between the players without depending on the skill of the player. It becomes possible.
Also in the ninth embodiment, the game area components (start winning opening 10, image display area 7, and distribution role 11 etc.) common to the first and second embodiments are included, and the form and arrangement position thereof. Needless to say, the above-described effects are obtained. In addition, as in the seventh embodiment (FIG. 8), there is an effect obtained by arranging the special winning opening 9 in the upper region 4a.

In the tenth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, the left and right operation gates 17 in the upper region 4a in the ninth embodiment shown in FIG. 10 are removed, and the left and right general winning ports 12 in the lower region 4b are operated. Changed to gate 17.
Other parts are substantially the same as those of the ninth embodiment (FIG. 10).

According to the tenth embodiment, as in the ninth embodiment, the horizontal dimension of the image display area 7 is expanded compared to the eighth embodiment shown in FIG. 9 (equivalent to the second embodiment shown in FIG. 3). Can be expanded).
The tenth embodiment also has the basic effects described in the first embodiment. In this embodiment, the game area component provided in the lower area 4 b below the position of the communication passage outlet 71 b is the operation gate 17, so that the game ball 6 is more stabilized with respect to the operation gate 17. It is possible to guide in the state. As a result, a winning opening arrangement design that can realize stable passage to the operation gate 17 is facilitated. In addition, instead of being able to aim at the direct passage to the operation gate 17 by adjusting the firing strength, it is possible to bring a fair game result between the players without depending on the skill of the players.
Also in the tenth embodiment, the game area components (start winning a prize port 10, image display area 7, and distribution role 11 etc.) common to the first and second embodiments are included, and their form and arrangement position. Needless to say, the above-described effects are obtained. Further, as in the seventh embodiment (FIG. 8), there is also an effect obtained by arranging the special winning opening 9 in the upper region 4a.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 12-15, the example of the communication channel | path 71 other than having illustrated in FIG. 1, FIG. 3-11 is demonstrated.
FIG. 12 exemplifies the communication passages 71 in which the distances (opposite distances) L1, L2, and L3 between the left and right wall surfaces 71c and 71c at the inlet 71a, the outlet 71b, and the intermediate portion thereof are different. A typical example of this is that both the left and right wall surfaces 71c, 71c are not dedicated members that form only the wall surface 71c, but are also used as other members. Here, the left wall surface 71 c is also used as the rail 3, and the right wall surface 71 c is also used as the decoration 29 around the image display area 7.
FIG. 13 shows the connecting passage 71 meandered to reduce the momentum of the game ball 6. In the illustrated example, the game ball 6 is configured to be reduced in momentum when flowing down the communication passage 71 and guided onto the stage 72 c of the sorting tool 72.
FIG. 14 shows an example in which two communication passages 71 on the side of the image display area 7 are provided side by side, as in the eighth embodiment shown in FIG. 9, but one of them (inner communication passage 71) is The other side (outside communication passage 71) communicates with the stage 72c of the sorting role 72, and the other structure (the outside communication passage 71) is such that the game ball 6 flowing down from the outlet 71b can be guided to the general winning opening 12 by the game nail 23 so as to be able to win. It has become.
FIG. 15 also shows an example in which two communication passages 71 on the side of the image display area 7 are provided side by side. In this example, any of the communication passages 71 forms a wall surface 71c (wall surface member). Consists of a dedicated band-shaped member for forming only the wall surface 71c of the communication passage 71. Of the three strip-shaped wall surface members, the central one is also used as the wall surface members of two adjacent communication passages 71.
The pachinko machines illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 3 to 11 each include a plurality of communication passages 71, but it is sufficient that at least one communication passage 71 is provided. When the number of communication passages 71 is one, the horizontal dimension of the image display area 7 can be maximized.

  An area including at least the game area 4, for example, almost the entire area of the board surface 2 is formed by a large image display screen (a screen having the same size as the board surface), and a translucent panel is superimposed on the front surface. There is a pachinko machine in which all or a part of game area components such as a start winning opening, a big winning opening, a sorting prize or a game nail are attached to a panel. In such a pachinko machine, the display area where the game ball 6 does not pass through the front and displays the game is a function corresponding to the image display area 7 or the display area L7 in the large image display screen. An image display area (screen portion) having

It is a front view showing an outline of a game board of a first embodiment of a pachinko machine according to the present invention. It is a block diagram of the pachinko machine in the first embodiment. It is a front view which shows the outline of the game board of 2nd Embodiment. It is a front view which shows the outline of the game board of 3rd Embodiment. It is a front view which shows the outline of the game board of 4th Embodiment. It is a front view which shows the outline of the game board of 5th Embodiment. It is a front view which shows the outline of the game board of 6th Embodiment. It is a front view which shows the outline of the game board of 7th Embodiment. It is a front view which shows the outline of the game board of 8th Embodiment. It is a front view which shows the outline of the game board of 9th Embodiment. It is a front view which shows the outline of the game board of 10th Embodiment. It is a front view which shows the principal part of the other example (the 1) of a communication path. It is a front view which shows the principal part of the other example (the 2) of a communication path. It is a front view which shows the principal part of the other example (the 3) of a communication path. It is a front view which shows the principal part of the other example (the 4) of a communication path.

Explanation of symbols

4: game area, 4a: upper area 4a, 4b: lower area, 6: game ball, 7: image display area (display area), 9: big prize opening, 10: special symbol start prize opening (start prize opening), 72: Sorting combination, 12: General winning opening, 16: Out opening, 17: Normal symbol operating gate (gate), 20: Special symbol display area, 71: Communication passage, 71a: Entrance, 71b: Exit, 71c: Wall surface, β: longitudinal center line.

Claims (11)

In the game area where game balls are shot,
A winning opening for paying out a winning ball by winning a game ball, or a gate for controlling the game by passing the gaming ball, and a display area for displaying the game without passing the front of the gaming ball. In pachinko machines,
The gaming area is divided into an upper and lower area with an inaccessible area and a communication passage of the gaming ball including at least the display area in between,
Movement of the game ball from the upper area to the lower area is possible only by the communication passage,
The connecting passage is a wall formed by extending both wall surfaces in which the both sides with respect to the direction of travel of the game ball have wall surfaces that cannot be adjusted to each other and the distance between the wall surfaces is more than 1 and less than 2 times the diameter of the game ball. The length is more than twice the diameter of the game ball,
The pachinko machine, wherein the winning opening or gate is provided at a position below the position of the communication passage outlet in the lower region.   2. The pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein a distribution role is provided above the winning opening or gate in the lower region to change the winning mode of a game ball to the winning opening or gate. Machine.   The display area straddles a vertical center line that crosses the center position of the uppermost end and the lowermost end of the gaming area in a substantially horizontal direction, and an area below the vertical center line is larger than an upper area. The pachinko machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the pachinko machine is arranged. In the upper region, a special symbol start winning opening is provided at a position above the position of the communication passage entrance,
If the result of the big win or missed lottery in accordance with the winning of the game ball at the special symbol start winning opening is lower than the position of the communication passage exit in the lower area, the game A large winning opening that is opened in response to a jackpot notification performed in a special symbol display area provided in any of the areas and that allows a prize ball to be paid out by winning a game ball is provided. The pachinko machine according to 1, 2 or 3. In the lower area, a special symbol start winning opening is provided at a position below the position of the communication passage outlet,
In the upper area, the game is performed when the result of a big win or missed lottery performed according to the winning of a game ball to the special symbol starting winning opening is higher than the position of the entrance of the communication passage. A large winning opening that is opened in response to a jackpot notification performed in a special symbol display area provided in any of the areas and that allows a prize ball to be paid out by winning a game ball is provided. The pachinko machine according to 1, 2 or 3. In the upper region, at a position above the position of the communication passage entrance,
Special design start winning entrance,
A jackpot notification that is made in a special symbol display area provided in one of the game areas when the result of a lottery winning or losing a lottery performed in response to the winning of a game ball to the special symbol starting winning opening is a jackpot Depending on the size of the game, there is a big prize opening that allows you to pay out prize balls by winning game balls.
The pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein the pachinko machine is provided. In the lower region, in a position below the position of the communication passage outlet,
Special design start winning entrance,
A jackpot notification that is made in a special symbol display area provided in one of the game areas when the result of a lottery winning or losing a lottery performed in response to the winning of a game ball to the special symbol starting winning opening is a jackpot Depending on the size of the game, there is a big prize opening that allows you to pay out prize balls by winning game balls.
The pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein the pachinko machine is provided.   One or more winning holes are provided at a position above the position of the communication passage entrance in the upper region and a position below the position of the communication passage outlet in the lower region, respectively. The pachinko machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7.   The pachinko machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein one communication passage is provided on each of the left and right sides of the display area.   The pachinko machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein two communication paths are provided on the left side of the display area and one on the right side. The pachinko machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein two connecting passages are provided on each of the left and right sides of the display area.

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