JP2008029889A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a new type ornament mode of a game machine without hindering the rolling of game balls. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine is equipped with a notch part 94 formed on a board face on which a game ball 16 shot out into a game area rolls around and an additional movable body 97 set on the board back side as a mechanical movable part operated by an operating means in accordance with a game condition at the board back side. The additional movable body 97 is configured so as to be seen from the notch part 94 facing the board back side corresponding to an operation condition of the operation means or to be hidden to the board back side operating from the board back side corresponding to a forming position of the notch part 94. The opening dimensions of the notch part 84 are set to values not allowing a game ball 16 to pass to the back side. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that places a game ball in a gaming area defined on a board surface of a gaming board set in the machine to perform a required game.

  In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, an arrangement ball machine, or a pachinko slot machine, a decorative member is disposed at a substantially central position of a game area defined on a board surface of a gaming board set in the machine, and formed on the decorative member. The symbol display device such as a liquid crystal type or a drum type is faced through the opened opening, and a main game effect such as a reach effect associated with the symbol combination game is performed on the symbol display device. In a gaming machine that performs such a symbol combination game, the gaming machine has a unique shape as compared to gaming machines of other manufacturers, or by placing a decorative member that stands out on the gaming board surface. Differentiating the design, we strive to make the player friendly and playful.

  In addition, the decorative member is designed to harmonize with the design by attaching a film or the like on which a pattern related to a character that is a motif such as a symbol that varies in a gaming machine or a symbol display device is attached. . Furthermore, a character or a three-dimensional design body related to the character is also arranged (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Furthermore, it has also been proposed that a movable body for directing that can be operated in accordance with a game effect, such as a doll that represents a character that is a motif of a gaming machine, is arranged on the game board (for example, patents) Reference 2).
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-831 JP 2002-239096 A

  However, it is lacking in reality with only two-dimensional patterns, and appeal to players is poor. In addition, the three-dimensional design body and the movable body for production can improve the reality and enhance the playfulness of the player, but the three-dimensional design body and the movable body for production can be used for the board surface of the game board or the like. When it is arranged in the rolling area where the game ball rolls on the decorative member, it is necessary to consider that the smooth rolling of the game ball is not hindered or clogged. However, it is pointed out that the arrangement position is limited.

  That is, the present invention has been proposed to solve this problem in view of the above-described problems inherent in the prior art described above, and a novel decoration mode is provided without inhibiting the rolling of the game ball. An object is to provide an obtained gaming machine.

In order to overcome the above-mentioned problems and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 1 of the present application provides:
In a gaming machine in which a game ball (16) is launched into a game area (I) defined on a board surface of a game board (J) set in the machine, and a required game is performed.
A notch (94) formed in the board surface on which the game ball (16) launched into the game area (I) rolls,
Auxiliary movable body (97) as a mechanical movable part disposed on the back side of the board and operated on the back side of the board by the operating means according to the gaming state,
The auxiliary movable body (97) faces the back side of the board corresponding to the formation position of one notch (94) according to the operating state of the actuating means, and is a position that can be visually recognized through the notch (94). And configured to move on the back side of the board between the position behind the board and corresponding to the formation position of the notch (94) and hidden behind the board,
The opening size of the notch (94) is set to a value that does not allow the game ball (16) to pass to the back side.

  In the invention according to claim 2, the case body is formed integrally with the decorative member (20) disposed in the gaming area (I), and the front opening (40b) faces the gaming area (I). (40), the case movable body (84) accommodated in the case body (40) and operable in accordance with the required game performance, and the front opening (40b) of the case body (40). Further, the gist of the invention is that the effect movable body (84) is protected from the front side so as to be seen through, and includes a see-through plate (42) that constitutes a part of the game area (I).

(Action)
The gaming machine according to the present invention is arranged on the back side of the board via one notch formed in the rolling area of the game ball in the notch formed in the board surface on which the game ball launched into the game area rolls. The auxiliary movable body as a mechanical movable part is visible or hidden. That is, a new decoration mode different from that in which the design members are separately provided is obtained, and the visual effect is improved. In addition, since the opening size of the notch is set so that the game ball does not pass from the notch to the back side, the formation position of the notch is not limited, and the degree of freedom in design increases.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, the auxiliary movable body as the mechanical movable part disposed on the back side can be seen or hidden from the notch formed in the board surface on which the game ball launched into the game area rolls. By being configured to do so, a novel and new decoration mode can be provided.

  Next, the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings by way of preferred embodiments. In this embodiment, a pachinko machine will be described as an example of a gaming machine, but the gaming machine may be an arrange ball machine, a pachinko slot machine, or the like. In the specification, the “basic electrical element” is used as a general term for the substrate itself, various electronic components such as resistors and capacitors mounted on the substrate, and electrical wiring connected to the substrate. ing.

  A game board J provided in the pachinko machine P according to the example shown in FIG. 1 is provided with a rail 10 that is curved in a substantially circular shape on the board surface, and a game is provided inside the rail 10. Region I is defined. Then, by the operation of the operation handle 12 that operates the hitting ball launching device of the pachinko machine P, the game ball 16 stored in the upper ball tray 14 is shot into the game area I along the rail 10, and the area I is Configured to flow down.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a start winning tool 18 capable of detecting the game ball 16 with a switch is disposed on the board surface in the game area I at a slightly lower center of the longitudinal direction, and immediately above the start winning tool 18. A large decorative member 20 for decorating the game board J is disposed, and a large electric prize-winning device 22 is disposed immediately below the start winning device 18. Then, in a window 38a, which will be described later, opened in the center of the interior of the decorative member 20, the symbols are displayed in a variable manner in accordance with the passing of the game ball 16 into the start winning tool 18, and a required symbol combination game (main A symbol display device K for performing a game effect faces from the rear. A number of nails 24 are placed on the board surface in the game area I to change the flow of the game ball 16 and guide it to the start winning device 18 and the winning device 22. Moreover, the code | symbol 26 in FIG. 2 shows an out port.

  The winning device 22 is a large winning device to which an opening operation condition is given as a special game state when the symbol display device K is a big hit, and is a door-shaped opening / closing door 30 provided to the special winning device 28. However, the normal closed state is changed to the open state based on the set drive condition relating to the rear electromagnetic solenoid. A count switch for a safe ball and a special switch (V switch) for continuing the opening operation are incorporated in the rear side of the special prize device 28 (none of them are shown). It should be noted that the normal prizes 32 and 32 are provided on the left and right sides of the prize winning device 22. Further, on both the left and right sides of the start winning tool 18 and the winning device 22, there are arranged lighting devices 34 and 34 whose irradiation patterns are changed and controlled according to the gaming state.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the decorative member 20 is disposed in the approximate center of the game area I and occupies most of the area I in the left-right width direction. Is basically composed of a main body frame 36 formed in a horizontally long substantially oval cylindrical shape, and a back cover member 38 disposed on the rear side of the main body frame 36 and attached to the rear opening thereof. The As shown in FIG. 4, the main body frame 36 is integrally formed with a flange 36a having a predetermined thickness on substantially the entire outer periphery of the front side. The main body frame 36 is inserted from the front side into a mounting hole (not shown) formed by router processing on the game board J, and the flange 36a is in contact with the board surface of the game board J. The decorative member 20 is mounted on the game board J with the front surface of the flange 36a being substantially flush with the board surface by screwing a plurality of locations of the flange 36a to the board surface with screws or the like. The thickness of the flange 36a is set to a size that does not hinder the flow of the game ball 16 flowing down the board surface of the game board J, and the front surface of the flange 36a also forms the game area I.

  A case body 40 that accommodates a first effect movable body 84 to be described later is integrally formed at a position biased to the front right side in the upper portion of the main body frame 36. As shown in FIG. 4, the case body 40 is opened front and rear, and a flange 40 a is formed on substantially the entire circumference of the front outer periphery thereof. Like the main body frame 36, the case body 40 is inserted into the mounting hole from the front side. The flange 40a is screwed to the board surface at a plurality of locations in a state where the board 40a is in contact with the board surface of the game board J. The front surface of the flange 40a in the case body 40 is set to be substantially flush with the board surface of the game board J in the same way as the flange 36a of the main body frame 36. A part of the region I is configured. In addition, a transparent acrylic resin see-through plate 42 detachably inserted from the rear side faces the front opening 40b facing the game area I of the case body 40 to close the front opening 40b. Yes. The front surface of the see-through plate 42 is set to be flush with the front surface of the flange 40a in the case body 40, and constitutes a part of the game area I where the game ball 16 flows down together with the flange 40a. The see-through plate 42 is transparent, and functions to protect the first effect movable body 84 housed in the case body 40 from the game ball so that it can be seen through from the front side.

  As shown in FIG. 5, a rectangular cylindrical window 38a extending rearward from the front end surface is formed in the center of the back cover member 38, and the symbol display of the symbol display device K is displayed on the window 38a. The part 44 is configured to face from the rear side. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a warp member 46 formed in a coil shape is disposed at the left end portion of the decorative member 20, and the game ball 16 flowing down on the board surface of the game board J passes through the warp member 46. The decorative member 20 is introduced into the internal space S surrounded by the main body frame 36. The decorative plate 48 located around the symbol display portion 44 in the back cover member 38 is positioned relative to the symbol display portion 44 from the upper decorative plate 48a, the right decorative plate 48b, the left decorative plate 48c, and the lower decorative plate 48d. The upper decorative plate 48a is configured to protrude forward by a predetermined length with respect to the other decorative plates 48b, 48c, and 48d. The game balls 16 introduced into the internal space S are the front surfaces of the other decorative plates 48b, 48c, and 48d except for the upper decorative plate 48a of the back cover member 38 facing the internal space S surrounded by the main body frame 36. A rolling region 50 capable of rolling is configured.

  The right decorative plate 48b of the decorative plate 48 in the back cover member 38 is formed with an opening 52 having a predetermined size that opens front and rear, and a substrate holder 54 is disposed on the back side of the right decorative plate 48b. Then, a projection 54a provided on the substrate holder 54 and projecting forward faces the opening 52 as shown in FIGS. 3 and 6, and a first gap is formed between the opening 52 and the projection 54a. The notch 56 is defined. The front surface of the protruding portion 54a is flush with the front surface of the right decorative plate 48b so that the game ball 16 can roll on the front surface of the protruding portion 54a without hindrance. Further, the opening size of the first notch 56 is set to a value that does not allow the game ball 16 to pass through to the back side (a value smaller than the diameter of the game ball 16), and the game ball 16 has the first notch 56. It is configured so that the front side of the can be rolled without any trouble. Incidentally, when the diameter of the game ball 16 is 11 mm, the value that does not allow the game ball 16 to pass to the back side is, for example, less than 11 mm.

  The substrate holder 54 is provided with a first substrate 60 on which a plurality of first light emitting means 58 such as LEDs are mounted. The light emitting means 58 or the first substrate 60, other electronic components, wiring, etc. The basic electric element is exposed through the first cutout portion 56 and can be directly recognized from the front side of the pachinko machine P. However, the first light emitting means 58 does not protrude forward from the first cutout portion 56 and is configured so as not to be damaged by contact with the game ball 16 rolling on the front side of the cutout portion 56. The The first light emitting means 58 mounted on the first board 60 is controlled to be turned on / off (flashing) according to the gaming state. Furthermore, the left and right decorative plates 48b and 48c and the lower decorative plate 48d are fitted with semi-transparent cover bodies 62 in the required areas, respectively, such as LEDs disposed on the back side of the decorative plates 48b, 48c and 48d. An illumination effect by a light emitting means (not shown) can be displayed.

  The upper decorative plate 64 of the main body frame 36 facing the internal space S in the decorative member 20 is provided with lamp lenses 66 and 66 formed in a substantially arc shape on the left and right sides with the center portion on the front side. In addition, a first decorative body 68 is disposed between the lenses 66 and 66. In the first decorative body 68, the name of the character or the like is cut out, and a colored plate material is disposed on the back side of the portion so that the name or the like stands out. The upper decorative plate 64 facing the lower side of the first decorative body 68 is formed with a second cutout portion (another cutout portion) 70 having a required opening size, as shown in FIGS. A second substrate 74 (to be described later) disposed on the back side through the notch portion 70, various electronic components 93 mounted on the second substrate 74, and basic electrical elements such as wiring are exposed. Further, on the front side of the upper decorative plate 64, a second decorative body 71 and a third decorative body 72 are disposed apart from each other with the second notch 70 interposed therebetween. The upper decorative plate 64 in the main body frame 36 protrudes further to the front side than the upper decorative plate 48a of the back cover member 38, and the front side of the game ball 16 introduced into the internal space S does not roll. It is a rolling area 73.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in the second decorative body 71, four first front through holes 71a are formed at predetermined intervals in the left-right direction, and the left side of these four first front through hole groups. A plurality of third cutout portions (another cutout portion) 71b are formed on the side opposite to the side on which the third decorative body 72 is disposed. Of the four first front side through holes 71 a, a part of the first front side through hole 71 a located on the second cutout part 70 side is cut out along the second cutout part 70. The upper decorative plate 64 in the main body frame 36 is provided with first rear through holes 64a corresponding to the four first front through holes 71a in the second decorative body 71, respectively. A plurality of second rear through holes 64b are formed at positions corresponding to the lamp lenses 66, 66. Further, among the four first rear side through holes 64a, the first rear side through hole 64a located on the second notch part 70 side is partly cut out to make a part of the second notch part 70. It is composed. The upper decorative plate 64 corresponding to the region where the plurality of third cutout portions 71b are formed in the second decorative body 71 is cut out, and the back side of each third cutout portion 71b is opened. It is.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the third decorative body 72 is provided with a rectangular front opening 72a, and front through holes 72b are provided at four locations surrounding the front opening 72a. Yes. The upper decorative plate 64 in the main body frame 36 has a rectangular rear opening 64c and a rear through hole 64d corresponding to the front opening 72a and the front through holes 72b in the third decorative body 72, respectively. The display means 79 and the third light emitting means 80, which will be described later, are visible through the front and rear openings 72a and 64c and the front and rear through holes 72b and 64d. A plurality of right through holes 64e are formed in the upper decorative plate 64 facing the right side from the position where the third decorative body 72 is disposed.

  A second substrate 74 on which various light emitting means such as LEDs and various electronic components 93 such as resistors are mounted is disposed on the back side of the upper decorative plate 64. The second substrate 74 is provided with a first lens holder 75 provided with four lens covers 75a corresponding to the first front through hole 71a and the first rear through hole 64a aligned in the front-rear direction. Each lens cover 75a is inserted through the corresponding through hole 71a, 64a from the rear side. The number-of-holding light-emitting means 76 for displaying the number of holdings corresponding to the number of safe balls passed through the start winning tool 18 at the position where the first lens holder 75 of the second substrate 74 is disposed, It is mounted corresponding to the lens cover 75a. The rightmost lens cover 75 a in the first lens holder 75 is partially cut away so as to correspond to the second cutout portion 70. That is, through the second cutout portion 70 formed in the upper decorative plate 64, the reserved number light emitting means 76 or the second substrate 74, and basic electric elements such as resistors and wiring mounted thereon Is exposed and the basic electric elements such as the second substrate 74 can be directly seen from the front side of the pachinko machine P.

  A plurality of second light emitting means 78 exposed through the third cutouts 71b are mounted at positions corresponding to the third cutouts 71b of the second decorative body 71 on the second substrate 74. The second substrate 74 and the second light emitting means 78 are configured to be directly visible from the front side of the pachinko machine P through the third cutout portion 71b. The second substrate 74 is provided with display means 79 capable of displaying numbers and the like at positions corresponding to the front opening 72a and the rear opening 64c of the upper decorative plate 64 in the third decorative body 72. In addition, third light emitting means 80 are mounted at four locations around the display means 79 corresponding to the front and rear through holes 72b and 64d, respectively. The upper decorative plate 64 has a lens cover corresponding to the display means 79 and the third light emitting means 80 of the second substrate 74 on the back surface corresponding to the positions where the rear openings 64c and the rear through holes 64d are formed. The second lens holder 90 provided with each is disposed.

  Further, on the second substrate 74, fourth light emitting means 81 are mounted at positions corresponding to the respective right through holes 64e formed in the upper decorative plate 64, and left and right of the first decorative body 68 are mounted. A plurality of fifth light emitting means 82 are mounted at positions corresponding to the lamp lenses 66, 66 extending in the horizontal direction. The light emitting means 78, 80, 81, 82 mounted on the second substrate 74 are controlled to be turned on / off (flashing) according to the gaming state. The first, second, and third cutout portions 56, 70, 71b are all formed with irregular inner surfaces (rattles) in the motif of the first effect movable body 84 and the like. It is a design that fits the image, that is, a destroyed design in the example.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the main body frame 36 of the decorative member 20 is integrally provided with a bowl-shaped guide portion 83 that covers the upper sides of the lamp lenses 66, 66 located on the left and right sides sandwiching the first decorative body 68. Is formed. The guide portion 83 extends forward from the front surface of the flange 36a of the main body frame 36 and the see-through plate 42, and the game ball 16 which is launched into the game area I and flows down the front surface of the flange 36a and the see-through plate 42 is guided by the guide portion 83. It is comprised so that the upper surface of the part 83 can roll right and left. The upper surface of the first decorative body 68 also constitutes a surface on which the game ball 16 rolls.

  A character that is a motif of a gaming machine or a character of a symbol effect on the symbol display device K at the front surface position corresponding to the rear opening of the case body 40 in the case back member 38, for example, in fantasy A first effect movable body 84 that is shaped like a monster is arranged, and the effect movable body 84 has an operation mechanism (not shown) according to a symbol combination game (game effect) on the symbol display device K. It is comprised so that a rocking | fluctuation motion may be carried out. It should be noted that a picture related to the character of the movable body 84 is directly printed on the front surface of the portion of the back cover member 38 where the first effect movable body 84 is disposed, or a sticker on which the picture is printed. Is pasted.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the upper decorative plate 48a of the back cover member 38 is provided with second effect movable bodies 85 at substantially the center and the left side, respectively, and both second effect movable bodies 85 are provided. , 85 are configured to perform a predetermined motion via an operating mechanism (not shown) in accordance with a symbol combination game (game effect) on the symbol display device K. A third effect movable body 86 is disposed on the right side of the upper decorative plate 48a, and the effect movable body 86 is also not shown in accordance with a symbol combination game (game effect) on the symbol display device K. Is configured to perform a predetermined operation. In the explanation example, the second effect movable bodies 85 and 85 are shaped like a character different from the first effect movable body 84, and the third effect movable body 86 is the first effect movable body 86. It is a shape that constitutes a part (for example, a hand) of a character engraved by one effect movable body 84.

  As shown in FIG. 6, a mounting portion 87 extending from the lower end portion of the case body 40 is integrally formed on the right side of the decorative member 20, and the mounting portion 87 is screwed on the board surface of the game board J. Stopped and fixed. Like the flange 40a of the case body 40, the front surface of the attachment portion 87 is set to be substantially flush with the board surface of the game board J, and the front surface of the attachment portion 87 is a game in which the game ball 16 flows down. It constitutes a part of region I. A fourth decorative body 88 is attached to the front surface of the mounting portion 87 with a sticker on which a character or the like different from the character of the first or second effect movable body 84 or 85 is directly printed or printed. However, a passage 89 through which the game ball 16 can pass in the vertical direction is formed between the decorative body 88 and the attachment portion 87. Note that the fourth decorative body 88 may have a three-dimensional shape that represents various characters.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko machine of the explanation example according to the configuration described above will be described. As the hitting operation of the hitting ball launching device based on the operation of the operation handle 12 is performed, the game balls 16 are shot one by one, and the game balls 16 roll along the rails 10 to move to the upper part of the game area I. To. The game balls 16 flow down on the board surface (game area I) of the game board J while changing the direction by the nails 24, and the start winning tool 18 in FIG. A pachinko game that is divided into a safe ball that enters the tool 32 and the like and an out ball that is collected at the out port 26 is performed.

  Further, the game ball 16 dropped on the guide portion 83 and the first decorative body 68 of the decorative member 20 flows down to the left and right along the guide portion 83 and the first decorative body 68 as shown in FIG. . In this case, since the front surface of the see-through plate 42 disposed in the case body 40 provided in the upper right part of the decorative member 20 is substantially flush with the surface of the game board J, the game The sphere 16 flows down the front surface of the see-through plate 42. That is, the front surface of the see-through plate 42 that protects the front side of the first effect movable body 84 so as to be seen through also constitutes a part of the game area I where the game ball 16 flows down. By providing 84, the game area I where the game ball 16 actually flows does not become narrow.

  Further, the game ball 16 that has flowed down the front surface of the see-through plate 42 to the right along the guide portion 83 passes through the passage 89 formed on the rear side of the fourth decorative body 88 and further flows down. That is, even if the fourth decorative body 88 is provided to raise the playfulness of the player, the game area I where the game ball 16 actually flows does not narrow.

  When the game ball 16 that has flowed down to the left side of the decorative member 20 along the guide portion 83 and whose flow direction has been changed by the nail 24 enters the warp member 46, the game ball 16 is inserted into the interior space of the decorative member 20. S is introduced. The game ball 16 rolls on the front surfaces of the left and right decorative plates 48b and 48c and the lower decorative plate 48d in the back cover member 38 or the front side of the symbol display unit 44 in the symbol display device K, and finally the lower portion. It flows out to the game board surface from the front side.

  In the pachinko machine P, the symbol display device K is based on a control output generated from a control circuit device (not shown) according to a start signal input condition from the switch when the game ball 16 enters the start prize device 18. The change of the symbol is started, and the required symbol combination game is developed. And according to the production of the game, the first to third production movable bodies 84, 85, 86 perform a required operation. That is, in the pachinko machine P, a more interesting game is possible by the game effect in the symbol display device K and the dynamic game effect by the effect movable bodies 84, 85, 86. Moreover, since each effect movable body 84, 85, 86 is located in the vicinity of the symbol display device K that attracts the most attention in which the symbol combination game is developed, the player can play the game effect on the symbol display device K. And, it is possible to enjoy the game while keeping the dynamic game effects by the effect movable bodies 84, 85 and 86 at the same time.

  Here, the right decorative plate 48b of the back cover member 38 positioned on the right side of the symbol display unit 44 (the symbol display device K) on which the symbol combination game is developed and the upper decorative plate 64 of the main body frame 36 positioned on the upper side. Alternatively, notches 56, 70, 71 b are formed in the second decorative body 71, and the substrates 60, 74, the light emitting means 58, 78 disposed on the back side of the decorative member 20, other electronic components 93 and wiring Are intentionally exposed through the notches 56, 70, 71b. That is, it is possible to produce an effect reminiscent of the destruction image that matches the character employed in the first effect movable body 84 in the explanation example, and a high decoration effect can be expected. In particular, the first notch 56 formed in the right decorative plate 48b faces the rolling area 50 where the game ball 16 introduced into the internal space S rolls. By rolling the front side of the first cutout portion 56, the first substrate 60, the first light emitting means 58, etc. are visible and hidden from the player, and a new production mode is obtained. In addition, since the opening size of the first cutout portion 56 is set to a value that does not allow the game ball 16 to pass through to the back side, smooth rolling of the game ball 16 in the internal space S is inhibited. Absent. In other words, the first notch 56 can be formed at any position in the rolling region 50 in the internal space S, and the degree of design freedom increases.

  The basic electrical elements such as the light emitting means 58 and 78 and the substrates 60 and 74 that are intentionally exposed through the notches 56, 70, and 71b are related to the symbol effect of the symbol display device K. It is actually used for the game effect to be performed, and is not provided exclusively for exposing from the notches 56, 70, 71b. Therefore, the number of parts does not increase to implement a new decoration effect, and the effect can be increased at low cost. In addition, since this decoration effect has a simple configuration in which only the upper decorative plate 64 and the second decorative body 71 are cut out, the manufacturing cost can be suppressed.

  FIGS. 8-10 shows the principal part of the game machine which concerns on another description example and an Example, Comprising: Since the fundamental structure is the same as the description example mentioned above, only a different part is demonstrated. In the first separate explanation example shown in FIG. 8, a fourth cutout 91 having an opening size that does not allow the game ball 16 to pass to the back side is formed in the right decorative plate 48 b of the back cover member 38. . Further, a first auxiliary movable body 92 as a mechanical movable part that is operated by an operating means such as an electromagnetic solenoid in accordance with the gaming state is disposed on the back side of the right decorative plate 48b. Depending on the operation state, the fourth notch 91 is exposed or hidden (see FIGS. 8A and 8B).

  That is, in the first separate explanation example, the first auxiliary movable body 92 is formed from the fourth cutout portion 91 facing the rolling region 50 where the game ball 16 introduced into the internal space S rolls. The game ball 16 crosses the front side of the fourth cutout portion 91 so that it can be seen and hidden, so that a new and innovative production effect that has never been seen can be expected. As described above, the opening size of the fourth cutout 91 is set to a value that does not allow the game ball 16 to pass through to the back side (less than the diameter of the game ball 16). Smooth rolling of the sphere 16 is not hindered, and the degree of freedom of the position where the fourth notch 91 is formed, that is, the position where the first auxiliary movable body 92 can be disposed, is increased.

  In the second example of explanation shown in FIG. 9, the opening size that does not allow the game ball 16 to pass to the back side is set on the board surface on which the game ball 16 rolls in the game board J facing the game area I. A fifth notch 94 is formed. In addition, a third substrate 96 as a basic electric element on which a plurality of sixth light emitting means 95 such as LEDs are mounted is disposed on the back side of the panel corresponding to the formation position of the fifth notch 94, The sixth light emitting means 95 or the third substrate 96 is exposed through the fifth cutout portion 94 so that it can be seen directly from the front side of the pachinko machine P. However, the sixth light emitting means 95 does not protrude forward from the fifth cutout portion 94, and is configured so as not to be damaged by contact with the game ball 16 rolling on the front side of the cutout portion 94. The The sixth light emitting means 95 mounted on the third board 96 is controlled to be turned on / off (flashing) according to the gaming state.

  That is, in the second separate explanation example, the third board 96 disposed on the back side through the fifth notch 94 formed on the board surface of the game board J at a position different from the decorative member 20 The fifth light emitting means 95 is exposed. Moreover, since the fifth notch 94 faces the position where the game ball 16 struck into the game area I rolls, the game ball 16 rolls in front of the fifth notch 94. As a result, the third substrate 96 and the sixth light emitting means 95 are visible and hidden from the player, and a new rendering mode is obtained. It should be noted that other basic electrical elements such as other electronic components mounted on the third substrate 96 and connected electrical wirings (none of which are shown) are exposed from the fifth cutout portion 94. May be.

  In the embodiment shown in FIG. 10, the third side of the board corresponding to the formation position of the fifth notch 94 formed on the board surface on which the gaming ball 16 rolls in the gaming board J facing the gaming area I is Instead of the substrate 96, a second auxiliary movable body 97 is disposed as a mechanical movable part that is operated by an operating means such as an electromagnetic solenoid in accordance with the gaming state. The second auxiliary movable body 97 is configured to be exposed or hidden from the fifth cutout portion 94 according to the operating state thereof, and thereby a different rendering effect can be expected.

  In addition, since the opening dimension of the fifth notch 94 in the second separate explanation example and the embodiment is set to a value at which the game ball 16 does not pass through to the back side, the smooth rolling of the game ball 16 is hindered. The fifth cutout portion 94, that is, the third substrate 96, the sixth light emitting means 95, or the second auxiliary movable body 97 can be provided at any position in the game area I. The degree increases. Further, since the left side of the game area I, which is the main flow path of the game ball 16 that is launched into the game area I along the rail 10, is a part that the player pays attention to, the fifth notch 94 is formed in this part. If it is formed, a player's playfulness can be raised precisely. Further, the shape of the fifth cutout portion 94 and the shape of the second auxiliary movable body 97 are harmonized with the character drawn on the pachinko machine P, the character adopted for the first directing movable body 84, and the like. If it is, it is realistic and can improve the design.

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The present application is not limited to the configuration of the above-described embodiment, and other configurations can be appropriately employed.
1. The decorative member may be an integrated body frame and back cover member.
2. The configuration of the embodiment is not limited to the configuration used in the explanation example or the configuration of the first separate explanation example, and may be employed alone in the game board. Even in this case, a new effect is produced. Can be expected.
3. In the embodiment, a notch is formed in a portion of the board where the game ball rolls. However, a non-rolling area of the game ball on the game board (nail or outside of the game area surrounded by the rail or in the game area). A configuration in which another notch portion is formed in a portion where the game ball does not flow down by other decoration means, and the basic electric elements or mechanical movable parts arranged on the back side of the board are exposed from the other notch portion. By adopting, the production effect can be further improved.
4. The symbol display device employed in the gaming machine is not limited to the liquid crystal type, and various symbol display devices such as a belt type and a drum type may be adopted.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine concerning an example of explanation. It is a front view which shows the game board which concerns on an explanatory example. It is a front view which shows the decoration member which concerns on an explanatory example. It is a schematic perspective view which shows the main body frame of the decoration member which concerns on an explanatory example, and each component attached to this in a disassembled state. It is a schematic perspective view which shows the back cover member of the decoration member which concerns on an example of an example, and each component attached to this in an exploded state. It is a principal part front view which shows the site | part in which the 1st notch part in the decorative member which concerns on an explanatory example is formed. It is a principal part front view which shows the site | part in which the 2nd and 3rd notch part in the decoration member which concerns on an explanatory example is formed. It is a schematic front view which shows the principal part of the decoration member which concerns on a 1st another example of description. It is a schematic front view which shows the principal part of the game board which concerns on a 2nd another explanatory example. It is a schematic front view which shows the principal part of the game board which concerns on the suitable Example of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

16 game balls 40 case body 40b front opening 42 see-through plate 84 movable body for production 94 fifth notch (notch)
97 Second auxiliary movable body (auxiliary movable body)
I game area J game board

Claims (2)

In a gaming machine in which a game ball is launched into a gaming area defined on a board surface of a gaming board set in the machine to perform a required game.
A notch formed on a board surface on which the gaming ball launched into the gaming area rolls;
An auxiliary movable body as a mechanical movable part that is disposed on the back side of the board and is operated on the back side of the board by the operating means according to the gaming state,
The auxiliary movable body faces the back side of the board corresponding to the formation position of one notch portion and is visible through the notch portion and the formation position of the notch portion according to the operating state of the actuating means. It is configured to move on the back side of the board between the corresponding position on the back side of the board and the position hidden on the back side of the board.
The opening size of the notch is set to a value that does not allow the game ball to pass to the back side.   A case body that is integrally formed with a decorative member disposed in the game area and has a front opening facing the game area, and an effect that is accommodated in the case body and can be operated in accordance with a required game effect. 2. A movable body for use, and a see-through plate that is disposed in the front opening of the case body and protects the stage movable body so as to be seen through from the front side and constitutes a part of the game area. The gaming machine described.

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