JP2009178184A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of discharging a game ball from a ball advance regulation area while a player performs a game even when the game ball intrudes into the ball advance regulation area, and eliminating the need of opening a discharge port for discharging the game ball at all times. <P>SOLUTION: A surrounding frame body is provided with a stage part 32, the ball advance regulation area 79, a performance member 72, and a ball discharge flow path 121, and the upstream opening 121a of the ball discharge flow path 121 communicates with the ball advance regulation area 79. The performance member 72 is configured such that an opening/closing member 122 capable of opening and closing the upstream opening 121a of the ball discharge flow path 121 is connected, the opening/closing member 122 closes the upstream opening 121a of the ball discharge flow path 121 when the performance member 72 stops a performance operation and is turned to a performance stop state, the opening/closing member 122 opens the upstream opening 121a of the ball discharge flow path 121 to discharge the game ball which intrudes the ball advance regulation area 79 to the ball discharge flow path 121 when the performance member 72 executes the performance operation and is turned to a performance operation state. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine including a gaming board in which a gaming area is defined and an enclosing frame disposed in the gaming area.

In a conventional gaming machine, for example, a pachinko gaming machine, a surrounding frame (or a center case) is arranged in a gaming area defined on a gaming board, and an opening is opened in the surrounding frame so that a variable display game can be played. The display screen is displayed. And the thing provided with the decoration member in the side of an opening part and changing the state of a decoration member in relation to the display content of a variable display game is proposed (for example, refer patent document 1). Specifically, the surrounding frame body defines a ball entry restriction area outside the area of the surrounding frame body where a game ball can enter (for example, a ball rolling portion where the game ball can roll). Thus, the game ball is set to be restricted from entering (entering) the ball entry restriction area during the game. And a decoration member is arrange | positioned in a ball | bowl approach control area | region, and it is comprised so that a game ball may collide with a decoration member and a decoration member may be damaged.
JP 2004-097541 A

  However, during maintenance of a pachinko gaming machine, for example, during a recovery operation of a ball clogged state on the game area, the game ball may enter the ball entry restriction area. And even if it tries to remove this game ball from a ball | bowl approach restriction | limiting area | region, a decoration member will become obstructive and it will take time for removal work. Not only that, but the player is forced to suspend the game for a long time, and there is a risk that the interest of the game will be impaired. Therefore, it is conceivable to open a ball extraction opening in the partition wall of the ball entry restriction area so that a game ball that has entered the ball entry restriction area is extracted from the ball removal opening. However, in recent years, there is a tendency to increase the size of the surrounding frame body and the decorative member, and it is difficult to ensure a space enough to always open the ball opening in the partition wall of the ball entry restriction region. Furthermore, if the ball opening is kept open at all times, a person who commits fraudulent acts may pass a fraudulent member such as a piano wire or celluloid through the ball opening to infiltrate the back side of the game board, and illegally use the control device or winning tool. There is a risk of operation, which is not preferable.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and the purpose thereof is to play the game ball while the player is playing a game even if the game ball has entered the ball entry restricted area. It is intended to provide a gaming machine that can discharge the ball from the ball entry restriction area and does not need to always open the discharge port for discharging the game ball.

The present invention has been proposed in order to achieve the above object, and according to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game board in which a game area is defined, and an enclosure frame body arranged in the game area. In the equipped gaming machine,
The surrounding frame body includes a ball-entry area where a game ball can enter during a game, a ball-entry restriction area that is defined separately from the ball-entry area, and a performance operation as the game progresses. An executable production member and a ball discharge passage for discharging the game ball to the back side of the game board are provided, and an upstream opening of the ball discharge passage is communicated with the ball entry restriction region,
The effect member is connected to an opening / closing member capable of opening / closing an upstream opening of the ball discharge channel,
When the effect member stops the effect operation and becomes the effect stop state, the opening and closing member closes the upstream opening of the ball discharge channel,
When the effect member performs the effect operation and enters the effect operation state, the opening / closing member opens the upstream opening of the ball discharge flow path so that the game ball that has entered the ball entry restriction area is discharged to the ball discharge flow path. This is a gaming machine that is configured as described above.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, the ball discharge passage branches off from the upstream side to the downstream side to form a first discharge passage and a second discharge passage, and flows down in the first discharge passage. Making the game ball invisible and making the game ball flowing down the second discharge path visible,
The opening / closing member can move from the upstream side to the downstream side of the sphere discharge flow path to open the upstream opening of the sphere discharge flow path, and the portion of the open / close member facing the upstream opening of the sphere discharge flow path A ball contact surface on which a game ball can contact,
When the effect member performs the effect operation and enters the effect operation state, the opening / closing member opens the upstream opening of the ball discharge flow path, and the game ball that has entered the ball entry restriction area is brought into contact with the ball contact surface. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is configured to be distributed to one discharge path or a second discharge path.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, a ball entry restriction region is disposed on a side of the ball entryable region, and the second discharge path extends along the ball entryable region. It is a gaming machine described.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the effect member is a first effect component member that faces between the ball approachable region and the ball entry restriction region in a state in which the effect member can swing in the vertical direction, and the ball enterable region. A second effect component member that is disposed on the opposite side of the first effect component member and can swing up and down independently of the first effect component member; a lower portion of the first effect component member; Connecting the lower part of the production component, and a third production component arranged along the area where the ball can enter,
The third effect component can be swung in conjunction with the swing operation of the first effect component and the second effect component,
The opening / closing member is connected to the third effect component, and swings in accordance with the swing operation of the third effect component, so that the game ball contacting the ball contact surface is discharged to the first discharge path or the second discharge. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the gaming machine is configured to distribute to a road.

The thing of Claim 5 coat | covers the upper surface and front surface of a said 3rd production | presentation structural member with a transparent cover member,
The second discharge path is formed between the upper surface of the third effect component and the cover member. When the third effect component is swung, the second discharge path is widened to allow the game ball to pass. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein:

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, the surrounding frame body is disposed in a ball entryable area, and includes a stage portion that can roll a game ball on an upper surface, and the opening / closing member is disposed on a side of the stage portion. And
A protruding piece protrudes at the stage side end of the opening and closing member,
When the effect member stops the effect operation and becomes the effect stop state, the projecting piece is arranged at a position above the end of the stage part, and the game ball rolls from the stage part to the ball entry restriction region. Regulate,
When the effect member performs the effect operation and enters the effect operation state, the protruding piece is disengaged from a position above the end of the stage part, and the game ball is allowed to roll from the stage part to the ball entry restriction region. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the gaming machine is configured as described above.

According to the present invention, the following excellent effects can be obtained.
According to the first aspect of the present invention, the surrounding frame body includes a ball entry-allowable area into which a game ball can enter during a game, and a ball entry restriction area that is partitioned separately from the ball entry-allowable area. An effect member capable of performing an effect operation as the game progresses and a ball discharge channel for discharging the game ball to the back side of the game board are provided, and the upstream opening of the ball discharge channel is set to the ball entry restriction region The production member connects an open / close member capable of opening and closing the upstream opening of the ball discharge channel, and when the production member stops the production operation and enters the production stop state, the open / close member opens the upstream opening of the ball discharge channel. When the stage member closes and the stage member performs the stage operation and enters the stage operation state, the opening / closing member opens the upstream opening of the ball discharge flow path, and the game ball that has entered the ball entry restriction area enters the ball discharge flow path. Since it is configured to be discharged, even if a game ball enters the ball entry restriction area, The game ball in the middle of performing a trick to be able to discharge the ball discharge passage, it is not necessary to the processing such as removing the game ball game clerk interrupt the game. In addition, it is necessary to always open the discharge port for discharging the game ball that has entered the ball entry restricted area, and it is not necessary to secure a space to open the discharge port at all times. The space created can be used effectively. Furthermore, when the opening / closing member closes the upstream opening of the ball discharge channel, unauthorized members such as piano wires and celluloid can be prevented from entering the back side of the game board through the ball discharge channel. It is possible to suppress the inconvenience that the control device and the winning tool are illegally operated by the unauthorized member.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, the ball discharge flow path branches from the upstream side to the downstream side to form the first discharge path and the second discharge path, and flows down in the first discharge path. The playing ball is made invisible, the gaming ball flowing down in the second discharge path is visible, and the opening / closing member moves from the upstream side to the downstream side of the ball discharge channel to open the upstream opening of the ball discharge channel The portion of the opening / closing member that faces the upstream opening of the ball discharge channel is provided with a ball abutting surface on which the game ball can abut, and the effect member performs the effect operation to enter the effect operation state. Then, the opening / closing member opens the upstream opening of the ball discharge flow path, and the game balls that have entered the ball entry restriction area are brought into contact with the ball contact surface and distributed to the first discharge path or the second discharge path. Therefore, the game balls discharged to the back side of the game board can be shown to the player or hidden. Therefore, it is possible to expect a production effect even in the game ball discharging operation, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, the ball entry restriction area is arranged on the side of the ball entry possible area, and the second discharge path extends along the ball entry possible area. The game ball that flows down the second discharge path can be shown to the player who appreciates the rolling of the game ball, and not only the production effect by the operation of the production member but also the production effect by the flow of the game ball You can expect.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the effect member is capable of entering the ball and the first effect component member that faces the ball entry allowable region and the ball entry restriction region while being swingable in the vertical direction. A second effect component that is disposed on the opposite side of the first effect component from the first effect component and that can swing up and down independently of the first effect component, a lower portion of the first effect component, A third effect component that is connected to the lower part of the second effect component and is arranged along the area where the ball can enter, and the third effect component is swayed between the first effect component and the second effect component. A game that is swingable in conjunction with the movement operation, the opening / closing member is connected to the third effect component, and swings along with the swing operation of the third effect component and contacts the ball contact surface Since the ball is configured to be distributed to the first discharge path or the second discharge path, the operation of the production member and the game ball Can associate bets, the presentation effect by directing member can be further improved.

  According to the invention described in claim 5, the upper surface and the front surface of the third effect component are covered with the transparent cover member, and the second discharge path is formed between the upper surface of the third effect component and the cover member. When the third effect component is swung, the second discharge path is widened to allow the game ball to pass therethrough. Therefore, it is necessary to always set the second discharge path to a width through which the game ball can pass. Absent. Therefore, it is possible to effectively utilize the limited space around the ball accessible area.

  According to the invention described in claim 6, the surrounding frame body functions as a ball entryable area, and includes a stage portion on which the game ball can roll on the upper surface, and the opening / closing member is disposed on the side of the stage portion. And when the projecting piece protrudes at the stage part side end of the opening and closing member, and the production member stops the production operation and enters the production stop state, the projection piece is arranged at a position above the end of the stage unit, When the game ball is restricted from rolling from the stage part to the ball entry restriction area, and the production member performs the production operation and enters the production operation state, the protruding piece is disengaged from a position above the end of the stage unit. Since the game ball is configured to be allowed to roll from the stage portion to the ball entry restriction area, the movement allowable range of the game ball can be converted along with the effect operation of the effect member. Therefore, a novel game can be realized and the interest of the game can be further improved.

Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings, taking a pachinko gaming machine as a typical gaming machine as an example. FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board of a pachinko machine.
As shown in FIG. 1, a game board 1 of a pachinko gaming machine has a game area 4 defined on the surface by a partition member such as a guide rail 2 or a side case 3, and an enclosing frame body in the approximate center of the game area 4. A (center case) 5 is provided, and behind the enclosure frame 5 is provided a variable display device 6 that displays a plurality of pieces of identification information in a variable manner and plays a variable display game. In addition, a start winning opening 7 (a winning portion in the present invention) that establishes a start condition for a variable display game by winning a game ball is arranged below the surrounding frame 5 in the game area 4. A normal start gate 9 is arranged on the side (left side). A side lamp 10 for performing various decorative displays by light emission is disposed on the lower left and lower right of the surrounding frame 5, and a general winning opening 11 is provided on the front side of the side lamp 10. Further, a big prize opening 12 is arranged below the starting prize opening 7, and the game area 4 except for the starting prize opening 7, the general start gate 9, the big prize opening 12, the surrounding frame 5 and the like is removed. Obstacle nails (not shown) are implanted. In addition, at the lower end of the game area 4, an out port 15 is provided for collecting game balls that have flowed down without winning.

Next, the surrounding frame 5 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the surrounding frame body 5 is obtained by superimposing a decorative frame portion 18 disposed on the front surface side of the game board 1 and a frame body base portion 19 disposed on the back surface side of the game board 1 in the front-rear direction. It is configured. As shown in FIG. 3A, the decorative frame portion 18 includes an annular decorative base 23 fixed to the surface of the game board 1, and a hook-shaped armor portion 24 is provided on the upper portion of the decorative base 23. While being provided in a state where it is inclined downward toward both the left and right sides, it is set so as to protrude forward from the decorative base 23. Further, a vertically long side part 26 is provided in a state of projecting forward from the decorative base 23 from an inclined lower end of one side of the armor part 24 (left side in FIG. 3A). Further, a plurality of light-transmitting openings 27 are formed on the side of the decorative base 23 that is located below the other side of the armor portion 24 (right side in FIG. 3A), and behind the light-transmitting openings 27. A light emitting board 28 mounted with a light emitting body such as an LED is disposed, and a translucent arc-shaped first frame decorative panel 29 is projected forward of the decorative base 23 in front of the light transmitting opening 27. Polymerized. A portion of the first frame decorative panel 29 located immediately before the light-transmitting opening 27 is provided with a vertically long arc-shaped ball passage 30 through which a game ball can pass, and an entrance of the ball passage 30 is provided as an armor portion. 24 is opened to a position deviated from the side (right side in FIG. 3A), and the outlet of the spherical channel 30 is opened downward from the surrounding frame 5.

  Further, on the rear side of the lower part of the decorative base 23, a stage portion 32 is disposed on the upper surface, which can roll a game ball in the lateral direction (front-rear direction and left-right direction), and one end of the stage portion 32 (FIG. An arc-shaped frame decoration block 33 is fixed between the side edge portion 26 and the side edge portion 26, and a second arc-shaped second frame that is longer than the frame decoration block 33 is located in front of the frame decoration block 33. The frame decoration panel 34 is fixed. A ball introduction path (warp flow path) 35 through which a game ball can flow down is provided across the upper part of the second frame decoration panel 34, the lower part of the side edge part 26, and the frame decoration block 33. The entrance 35a is opened with the second frame decoration panel 34 opened to the side, and the outlet 35b of the ball introduction path 35 is placed below the frame decoration block 33 on the side of the stage portion 32 (in FIG. 3A). , To the left of the stage portion 32). Therefore, the ball introduction path 35 and the stage unit 32 function as a ball entryable area into which a game ball can enter during a game, and surround the guide ball 2 in the game area 4, specifically the game ball 4 flowing down the game area 4. When a game ball flowing down between the frames 5 flows into the ball introduction path 35, the ball introduction path 35 is configured so that the game ball can be introduced onto the stage portion 32.

  As shown in FIG. 3B, the frame base 19 includes a frame-like base case 38 that is fixed to the back side of the game board 1 with the front side open, and produces an effect inside the base case 38. The unit 40 is accommodated. In addition, a rectangular case opening 38a passes through the rear side of the base case 38 in the front-rear direction, and a portion of the rendering unit 40 that overlaps in front of the case opening 38a is a rectangular unit smaller than the case opening 38a. The opening 41 is opened and communicated with the case opening 38a, the variation display device 6 is mounted from the rear of the base case 38, and the display portion 6a of the variation display device 6 is faced forward from the case opening 38a and the unit opening 41. Yes. When the decorative frame portion 18 is overlapped in front of the frame base portion 19, the display portion 6 a of the variable display device 6 and the peripheral portion of the unit opening 41 in the effect unit 40 are exposed forward from the inner opening of the decorative frame portion 18. It is configured to be able to.

Next, the production unit 40 will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 3B and 4, the effect unit 40 includes a flat unit base 71 serving as a base of the effect unit 40 in a standing posture, and a rectangular unit at the center of the unit base 71. It penetrates the opening 41 in the front-rear direction. In addition, a rectangular frame-shaped effect member 72 capable of performing an effect operation as the game progresses is arranged around the unit opening 41 of the unit base 71, and one side of the unit base 71 (FIG. 3B). The middle and right side are provided with a first drive motor 73 for operating one side of the effect member 72, and the other side (in FIG. 3 (b), the left side is for operating the other side of the effect member 72). The second drive motor 74 is provided with a plurality of light-emitting substrates 75 on which light-emitting bodies such as LEDs are mounted on the upper and left and right sides of the unit base 71. 74 are covered from the front of the unit base 71 with a base cover 76 having an inverted U shape, and the base cover 76 is formed from a light-transmitting material (for example, translucent resin) and is generated from the light emitting substrate 75. Base light It is configured to be transmitted towards the front of the surround frame 5 through the inside of the over 76 and decorative frame portion 18.

  Further, on the front surface of one side of the base cover 76 (on the right side in FIG. 4), a ball entry restriction region 79 in which entry (intrusion) of game balls is restricted during the game is provided on the front surface of the base cover 76 and the decorative frame portion 18. The first frame decorative panel 29 is formed in a vertically long section by the side surface of the first frame decorative panel 29, a decorative member 80 made of a doll is disposed in the ball entry restriction region 79, and the decorative member 80 is disposed on the front surface near one side of the base cover 76. Are engaged in such a manner that they can move vertically. Note that the decorative member 80 is configured so that a portion simulating the shape of an arm is rotated up and down as the decorative member 80 moves up and down. In addition, a plurality of decorative lamps 81 are arranged side by side at the lower part of the unit base 71 so that the lower part of the effect member 72 can be overlapped in front of the decorative lamp 81, and the lower part of the effect member 72 and the front of the decorative lamp 81 are arranged. A transparent cover member 82 separate from the base cover 76 is fastened, and the lower part of the effect member 72 or the decorative lamp 81 can be viewed from the front of the game board 1 through the cover member 82.

  In the state where the decorative frame portion 18 is superposed on the frame base 19, as shown in FIG. 1, the left and right side portions and the upper portion of the effect member 72, the ball entry restriction region 79, the decorative member 80, and the cover member 82 are arranged in the decorative frame. It is exposed toward the front of the game board 1 from the inner opening of the part 18, and the stage part 32 is lowered by one step on the front side of the cover member 82 and superposed. Further, the ball entry restriction area 79 is placed outside the ball entry allowable area (stage part 32, ball introduction path 35), specifically, the stage part 32 out of the side of the stage part 32 (right side in FIG. 1). Is set to a higher position. In addition, an arc-shaped region partition wall 84 is provided between the end portion of the stage portion 32 (the right end portion in FIG. 4) and the ball entry restriction region 79 so as to protrude forward from the front surface of the cover member 82, The game ball is prevented from entering the ball entry restriction area 79 from the stage portion 32, and further, the game ball 4 is prevented from entering the ball entry restriction area 79 from a position below the surrounding frame 5.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the effect member 72 includes a first effect component 86 disposed at the edge of the unit opening 41 on the ball entry restriction region 79 side (right side in FIG. 4), and the unit opening. 41, the second effect component 87 disposed on the edge opposite to the ball entry restriction region 79 (left side in FIG. 4) across the stage 32, and the lower edge of the unit opening 41. , A third effect component 88 that connects the lower part of the first effect component 86 and the lower part of the second effect component 87, and the upper part of the first effect component 86 disposed at the upper edge of the unit opening 41. A fourth effect component 89 that connects the upper part of the second effect component 87 and a rectangular frame shape is provided.

  The first effect component 86 is a vertically long member arranged in a state of facing from the rear between the ball entry restriction region 79 and the stage portion 32, and includes a first upper member 86a and a first lower member 86b. It is configured so that it can be vertically slidable and can be expanded and contracted vertically. In addition, the rear portion of the first upper member 86a and the rear portion of the first lower member 86b are formed in the unit base 71 between the first drive motor 73 and the unit opening 41 in a vertically long first slide groove 91 (see FIG. 3 (b)), and the connecting portion of the first upper member 86a and the first lower member 86b is loosely fitted from the rear to the first cover guide 92 fixed to the base cover 76. . Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 5, a first rack gear 93 is provided on the side of the first upper member 86 a, and the first rack gear 93 is engaged with a first drive gear 94 connected to the first drive motor 73. Yes. Therefore, when the first drive motor 73 is driven, the first effect component 86 can be swung in the vertical direction along the first slide groove 91 and the first cover guide 92. A first detection piece 95 is provided at the lower end of the first upper member 86a so as to project sideways, and a first detection sensor 96 capable of detecting the first detection piece 95 is provided below the first drive motor 73. It arrange | positions and it is comprised so that the 1st detection piece 95 can be detected with the 1st detection sensor 96, when the 1st production structural member 86 (1st upper side member 86a) reaches | attains a top dead center. In addition, a horizontally-long first upper connection receiving portion 97 is formed at the upper end of the first effect component 86 (the upper end of the first upper member 86a), and the lower end (first lower side) of the first effect component 86 is opened. At the lower end of the member 86b, a first lower connection receiving portion 98 having an oblong side shape is opened.

  The 2nd production | generation structural member 87 is a vertically long member located in the back of the ball | bowl introduction path 35, connects the 2nd upper side member 87a and the 2nd lower side member 87b in the state which can be slid up and down, and goes up and down. It is configured to extend and contract. In addition, the rear part of the second upper member 87a and the rear part of the second lower member 87b are formed in the unit base 71 between the second drive motor 74 and the unit opening 41 in the vertically long second slide groove 101 (see FIG. 3 (b)), and the connecting portion of the second upper member 87a and the second lower member 87b is loosely fitted from the rear to the second cover guide 102 fixed to the base cover 76. . Further, a second rack gear 103 is provided on the side of the second upper member 87 a, and the second rack gear 103 is engaged with a second drive gear 104 connected to the second drive motor 74. Therefore, when the second drive motor 74 is driven, the second effect component 87 can swing up and down independently of the first effect component 86 along the second slide groove 101 and the second cover guide 102. It is configured. A second detection piece 105 is provided at the lower end of the second upper member 87a so as to protrude sideways, and a second detection sensor 106 capable of detecting the second detection piece 105 is provided below the second drive motor 74. It arrange | positions and it is comprised so that the 2nd detection piece 105 can be detected with the 2nd detection sensor 106, when the 2nd production structural member 87 (2nd upper side member 87a) reaches | attains a top dead center. Further, a second upper connection receiving portion 107 having an oblong side shape is opened at the upper end of the second effect component 87 (the upper end of the second upper member 87a), and the lower end (second lower side) of the second effect component 87 is opened. At the lower end of the member 87b, a second oval-shaped second lower connection receiving portion 108 is opened.

  The third effect component 88 is a horizontally long member that constitutes the lower part of the effect member 72 and extends along the longitudinal direction of the stage portion 32, and covers the upper surface and the front surface of the third effect component 88. Is covered in a state that can be seen through. Then, a pivot shaft 111 protrudes rearward from the center portion in the left-right direction of the third effect component 88, and the pivot shaft 111 is vertically long opened below the unit opening 41 in the unit base 71. The third guide groove 112 (see FIG. 3B) is engaged so that it can tilt in the left-right direction around the rotation shaft 111 or move up and down along the third guide groove 112. It is configured. In addition, connecting projections 113 are provided on both left and right ends of the third effect component 88 so as to protrude rearward, and one of the connection protrusions 113 (left side in FIG. 5A) is connected to the first effect component 86. The lower connection receiving part 98 is loosely fitted, and the other (right side in FIG. 5A) connection protrusion 113 is loosely fitted to the second lower connection receiving part 108 of the second effect constituting member 87.

  The fourth effect component 89 is a horizontally long member imitating the shape of a shrine roof, and is located above the effect member 72. In addition, a pivot shaft 116 is provided so as to protrude rearward from the center portion of the fourth effect component member 89 in the left-right direction, and the pivot shaft 116 is vertically long opened above the unit opening 41 in the unit base 71. The fourth guide groove 117 (see FIG. 3B), and can be tilted in the left-right direction around the rotation shaft 116, or can be moved up and down along the fourth guide groove 117. It is configured. In addition, connecting projections 118 are provided on both left and right ends of the fourth effect constituting member 89 so as to protrude rearward, and one of the connecting protrusions 118 (on the left side in FIG. 5A) is connected to the first effect constituting member 86. The upper connection receiving portion 97 is loosely fitted, and the other (right side in FIG. 5A) connection protrusion 118 is loosely fitted to the second upper connection receiving portion 107 of the second effect component 87.

  The effect member 72 having such a configuration moves the first effect component 86 and the second effect component 87 separately to move the third effect component 88 and the fourth effect component 89 to the effect unit 40. It is possible to interlock by tilting downward toward one side or tilting downward toward the other side. Further, the third effect component 88 and the fourth effect component 89 can be moved in the vertical direction in a horizontal state without being inclined. For example, as shown in FIG. 5A, when the first effect component 86 is moved to the top dead center and the second effect component 87 is moved to the bottom dead center, the third effect component 88 and the fourth effect are produced. The component members 89 are respectively swung and set in a posture inclined downward toward the second effect component member 87 side (in other words, the ball introduction path 35 side). Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, when the first effect component 86 is moved to the bottom dead center and the second effect component 87 is moved to the top dead center, the third effect component 88 and the fourth effect are produced. The component members 89 are respectively swung and set in a posture inclined downward toward the first effect component member 86 side (in other words, the ball entry restriction region 79 side). Further, when the first effect component 86 and the second effect component 87 are respectively moved to the top dead center, the third effect component 88 and the fourth effect component 89 are respectively set in the horizontal posture at the top dead center position ( When the first effect component 86 and the second effect component 87 are moved to the bottom dead center, respectively, the third effect component 88 and the fourth effect component 89 are respectively set in the horizontal posture at the bottom dead center position. Set. In the normal state where the production operation is stopped (the production stop state), the production member 72 positions the production component members 86 to 89 at the top dead center, and the third production component member 88 and the fourth production component member 89. Set each to a horizontal position.

  The rendering unit 40 includes a ball discharge channel 121 between the unit base 71 and the cover member 82 for discharging the game ball that has entered the ball entry restriction area 79 to the back side of the game board 1. The member 72 is connected to an opening / closing member 122 that can open and close the upstream opening 121a of the ball discharge channel 121. The ball discharge flow path 121 is opened at the lower end of the ball entry restriction area 79, in other words, at the side of the stage portion 32 (right side in FIG. 4) and communicates with the ball entry restriction area 79. A first discharge path 123 and a second discharge path 124 are formed by branching from a position below 121a (in other words, a portion of the ball discharge flow path 121 on the way from the upstream side to the downstream side). . The first discharge passage 123 is a passage extending downward from the branch portion of the ball discharge passage 121, and the game is placed at the position on the ball entry restriction region 79 side (right side in FIG. 4) on the lower surface of the cover member 82. The 1st downstream opening 123a used as the exit of a bulb | ball is opened. In addition, the lower part of the first frame decorative panel 29, specifically the downstream part of the spherical flow path 30, is overlapped in front of the first discharge path 123 to cover the first discharge path 123, and flow down in the first discharge path 123. The game ball to be viewed is made invisible from the front of the game board 1.

  The second discharge path 124 is a passage formed between the upper surface of the third effect component 88 and the upper part of the cover member 82 that covers the upper surface of the third effect component 88, and is above the stage unit 32. The game ball extending in the extending direction of the stage portion 32 to the position and flowing down the second discharge path 124 is visible through the cover member 82 from the front of the game board 1. In addition, at the position of the lower surface of the cover member 82 on the side of the ball introduction path 35 (on the left side in FIG. 4), more specifically, at the portion located on the side of the end of the third effect component 88, The second downstream opening 124a is opened. And it is comprised so that the vertical width | variety of the said 2nd discharge path 124 may be expanded with the rocking | fluctuation operation | movement of the 3rd production | presentation structural member 88, and it changes into the state which can pass a game ball.

  Specifically, the first effect component 86 and the second effect component 87 are positioned at the top dead center, and the third effect component 88 is set to the horizontal posture at the top dead center, that is, the effect member 72 is stopped. In this state, the distance between the third effect component 88 and the upper part of the cover member 82 becomes narrower than the diameter of the game ball, making it impossible to pass the game ball (see FIGS. 4 and 6A). Further, when the first effect component 86 and the second effect component 87 are moved downward from the top dead center so that the distance between the third effect component 88 and the upper part of the cover member 82 is wider than the diameter of the game ball, The game ball can pass through the second discharge path 124 (see FIG. 6B and FIG. 7A). Further, the distance between the third effect component 88 and the upper part of the cover member 82 is set wider than the diameter of the game ball, and the lower end of the second effect component 87 is set lower than the lower end of the first effect component 86. Then, the upper surface of the third effect component 88, that is, the bottom surface of the second discharge path 124 is set to be inclined downward from the upstream opening 121a side to the second downstream opening 124a side, and is guided into the second discharge path 124. The game ball thus made can flow down toward the second downstream opening 124a (see FIG. 7B).

  The opening / closing member 122 is a horizontally long block-like member provided at the end portion (right end portion in FIG. 4) of the third effect constituting member 88, and is located on the side of the stage portion 32 (right side in FIG. 4). At the position, the upstream opening 121a is opened and closed by swinging with the swing operation of the third effect component 88. Specifically, when the production member 72 is in the production stop state, the third production component 88 is set to the horizontal posture at the top dead center position, and the opening / closing member 122 moves from the downstream side to the upstream side ( Specifically, it moves to the upstream opening 121a), in other words, ascends from the inside of the ball discharge channel 121 and closes the upstream opening 121a. On the other hand, when the production member 72 executes the production operation and enters the production operation state, the third production component 88 descends from the top dead center position, and the opening / closing member 122 moves upstream in the ball discharge channel 121 (upstream opening). 121a) moves downstream, in other words, descends into the ball discharge channel 121 to open the upstream opening 121a. In addition, the upper surface of the opening / closing member 122 facing the upstream opening 121a of the ball discharge channel 121 includes a ball contact surface 126 on which a game ball can contact (and can roll in the left-right direction), A lower part of the decorative member 80 (a part simulating the shape of a human foot) is placed on the ball contact surface 126, and the decorative member 80 can be pressed upward by the opening / closing member 122.

  When the surrounding frame 5 having such a configuration is provided in the game board 1 and a game ball flowing down the game area 4 wins the start winning opening 7, a variable display game is played on the display unit 6a of the variable display device 6. When the display content on the display unit 6a is in a predetermined state (for example, the big hit state or the reach state displayed before the big hit state is determined) during the variable display game, the directing unit 40 produces the directing effect. The member 72 is converted from the production stop state to the production operation state, and the production operation is executed. Specifically, the drive motors 73 and 74 are driven to swing the first effect component 86 and the second effect component 87 at the same time or at different timings, and the third effect component 88 and the fourth effect configuration. The member 89 is moved in the vertical direction, or is swung around the rotation shafts 111 and 116. Further, the decorative member 80 is pressed upward by the opening / closing member 122 that moves together with the third effect component 88, or the decorative member 80 is allowed to move downward by its own weight, so that the decorative member 80 is moved in the vertical direction. Swing to.

Next, the operation of the effect unit 40 when a game ball enters the ball entry restriction area 79 will be described. It is assumed that the effect member 72 is set in the effect stop state in advance, and the opening / closing member 122 closes the upstream opening 121 a of the ball discharge channel 121.
When the front side of the game board 1 is opened for maintenance work or the like, the front side of the ball entry restriction area 79 is opened, and when the game ball enters from this open position, the effect unit 40 moves the game ball to the lower part of the ball entry restriction area 79. And is dropped to the ball contact surface 126 of the opening / closing member 122 that closes the upstream opening 121a of the ball discharge channel 121. When the game is executed after the front of the game board 1 is closed while the game ball is placed on the ball contact surface 126, and the effect member 72 is converted to the effect operation state as the game progresses, the game is opened and closed. The member 122 opens the upstream opening 121a of the ball discharge channel 121 and guides the game ball from the upstream side to the downstream side of the ball discharge channel 121 in a state where the game ball is placed (contacted) on the ball contact surface 126. Furthermore, it distributes to the 1st discharge path 123 or the 2nd discharge path 124. FIG.

  Specifically, when the effect member 72 performs an effect operation with the lower end of the second effect component member 87 lower than the lower end of the first effect component member 86, the ball contact surface 126 is on the second discharge path 124 side. The game ball on the ball contact surface 126 rolls toward the third effect component 88 side. In this state, when the rendering unit 40 moves the first rendering component 86 and the second rendering component 87 downward to lower the third rendering component 88, the second discharge is performed as shown in FIG. The vertical width of the path 124 becomes wider than the diameter of the game ball, and the game ball flows into the second discharge path 124. Further, the game ball rolls toward the ball introduction path 35 in a state where the game ball is visible from the front of the game board 1 on the third effect component 88 and reaches the second downstream opening 124a, and the second downstream opening. It is discharged from 124a below the game board 1. Since the second discharge path 124 for guiding the game ball to the second downstream opening 124a in this way extends along the stage portion 32, the player who appreciates the rolling of the game ball on the stage portion 32. In addition, the game balls flowing down the second discharge path 124 can be shown together, and not only the effect by the operation of the effect member 72 but also the effect by the flow of the game ball can be expected. Further, when the third effect component 88 is swung, the second discharge path 124 is widened to allow the game ball to pass through. Therefore, the second discharge path 124 is always set to a width that allows the game ball to pass. There is no need. Therefore, the limited space around the stage unit 32 can be used effectively.

  On the other hand, when the effect member 72 performs an effect operation with the lower end of the first effect component member 86 lower than the lower end of the second effect component member 87, the ball contact surface 126 sandwiches the opening / closing member 122 and the second discharge path. The game ball on the ball contact surface 126 rolls toward the gap between the opening / closing member 122 and the side of the cover member 82 (see FIG. 8A). Then, when the rendering unit 40 moves the first rendering component 86 and the second rendering component 87 downward and lowers the third rendering component 88 to open the upstream opening 121a, the flow path of the first discharge path 123 The width, specifically, the gap between the opening / closing member 122 and the side of the cover member 82 is wider than the diameter of the game ball, and the game ball flows down into this gap.

  Here, when the third effect component 88 reaches the bottom dead center before the game ball reaches below the opening / closing member 122, the opening / closing member 122 prevents the game ball from flowing down as shown in FIG. 8B. Then, the game ball is stopped in the middle of the first discharge path 123. However, when the production member 72 continues the production operation and the third production component 88 moves upward from the bottom dead center, the opening / closing member 122 is removed from the game ball, and the game ball resumes flowing down the first discharge path 123. And reaches the first downstream opening 123a and is discharged from the first downstream opening 123a below the game board 1 (see FIG. 8C). Further, if the game ball reaches the lower side of the opening / closing member 122 before the third effect component 88 reaches the bottom dead center, the game ball flows down the first discharge path 123 without stopping on the way. Then, the first downstream opening 123a is reached, and the first downstream opening 123a is discharged downward from the game board 1.

  In this way, the rendering unit 40 discharges the game ball that has entered the ball entry restriction area 79 to the ball discharge flow path 121, and then discharges it to the outside of the game board 1. Therefore, even if a game ball enters the ball entry restriction area 79, the game ball can be discharged to the ball discharge channel 121 while the player is playing a game, and the game clerk interrupts the game. Thus, it is not necessary to remove the game ball. In addition, when the opening / closing member 122 closes the upstream opening 121 a of the ball discharge channel 121, an unauthorized member such as a piano wire or celluloid enters the back side of the game board 1 through the ball discharge channel 121. It is possible to prevent the inconvenience that the control device (not shown) and the prize winning tool such as the big prize opening 12 are illegally operated by the unauthorized member.

  In addition, game balls that have entered the ball entry restriction area 79 are brought into contact with the ball contact surface 126 and distributed from the front of the game board 1 to the first discharge path 123 that is not visible or the second discharge path 124 that is visible. Therefore, the game ball discharged to the back side of the game board 1 can be shown or hidden to the player. Therefore, it is possible to expect a production effect even in the game ball discharging operation, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. Furthermore, since the opening / closing member 122 is swung in accordance with the swinging motion of the third effect component 88 and the game balls are distributed to the first discharge path 123 or the second discharge path 124, the operation of the effect member 72 and the game balls The performance effect by the performance member 72 can be further improved.

  By the way, in the said embodiment, although the 1st discharge path 123 of the bulb | ball discharge flow path 121 was provided under the opening-and-closing member 122, this invention is not limited to this. For example, in the second embodiment shown in FIG. 9, the first discharge path 123 is formed behind the upstream portion (or upstream opening 121a) of the ball discharge flow path 121. That is, the first discharge path 123 is branched backward from the middle of the ball discharge path 121. Further, the upstream end of the first discharge path 123 is configured to be opened and closed by the rear portion of the opening / closing member 122. Specifically, in a state where the upstream opening 121 a of the ball discharge passage 121 is closed by the opening / closing member 122, the opening / closing member 122 is positioned in front of the upstream end of the first discharge passage 123 and has the upstream end of the first discharge passage 123. It is closed and the game ball cannot flow down to the first discharge path 123 (see FIG. 9A). Further, when the opening / closing member 122 is lowered into the upstream portion of the ball discharge passage 121 and the upstream opening 121a is opened, the opening / closing member 122 is moved downward from the front of the upstream end of the first discharge passage 123 to the bottom of the ball discharge passage 121. The upstream portion and the first discharge path 123 are communicated to allow the game ball to flow down to the first discharge path 123 (see FIGS. 9B and 9C). Then, the ball contact surface 126 of the opening / closing member 122 is inclined downward and the game ball placed on the ball contact surface 126 is configured to roll toward the upstream end of the first discharge path 123. Yes. If the first discharge path 123 having such a configuration is provided, the flow path width of the first discharge path 123 is narrowed by the opening / closing member 122, and the game ball flowing down the first discharge path 123 is caught by the opening / closing member 122. This can be prevented, and the game ball can be smoothly discharged from the first discharge path 123.

  By the way, in the said embodiment, the area partition wall 84 is provided between the edge part of the stage part 32, and the ball | bowl approach control area | region 79, and it always restrict | limits that a game ball penetrate | invades into the ball | bowl entry control area | region 79 from the stage part 32. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the third embodiment shown in FIG. 10, no area partition wall is provided between the stage portion 32 and the ball entry restriction area 79. In addition, a protruding piece 128 protrudes upward toward the ball entry restriction region 79 at the end of the opening / closing member 122 on the stage portion 32 side.

  When the effect member 72 is in the effect stop state, in other words, when the opening / closing member 122 closes the upstream opening 121a of the ball discharge channel 121, as shown in FIG. Is arranged at a position above the end of the stage portion 32, and the vertical distance from the upper end of the protruding piece 128 to the end of the stage portion 32 is set longer than the diameter of the game ball. As a result, even if the game ball rolls vigorously on the stage portion 32 and reaches the end of the stage portion 32, the game ball is restricted from rolling from the stage portion 32 to the ball entry restriction area 79. On the other hand, when the production member 72 performs the production operation and enters the production operation state, in other words, when the opening / closing member 122 opens the upstream opening 121a of the ball discharge channel 121, as shown in FIG. 128 is moved downward together with the opening / closing member 122 and is disengaged from a position above the end of the stage portion 32 to allow the game ball to roll from the stage portion 32 to the ball entry restriction region 79. Therefore, the allowable movement range of the game ball can be converted with the effect operation of the effect member 72. Thereby, a novel game can be realized and the interest of the game can be further improved.

  Furthermore, in the said embodiment, although the ball | bowl approach control area | region 79 was dividedly formed outside the stage part 32 which functions as a ball | bowl approachable area | region, this invention is not limited to this, A ball | bowl separate from a ball | bowl approachable area | region Any configuration may be used as long as the entry restriction area is partitioned. For example, the ball approachable area may be set in an annular shape, and the ball entry restriction area may be defined in a space surrounded by the ball approachable area.

  By the way, in the above embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine which is a typical gaming machine has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a gaming board in which a gaming area is defined and a gaming area is arranged in the gaming area. Any game machine may be used as long as the game machine includes the surrounding frame. For example, a gaming machine such as an arrangement ball type gaming machine or a sparrow ball type gaming machine may be used.

  It should be understood that the above-described embodiment is illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The present invention is not limited to the above description, but is defined by the scope of the claims, and includes all modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the scope of the claims.

It is a front view of a game board. It is a perspective view of an enclosure frame. (A) is an exploded perspective view of a decoration frame part, (b) is an exploded perspective view of a frame base. It is a front view of a production unit. It is a rear view of an effect member, (a) is the state which moved the 1st effect component to the upper part rather than the 2nd effect component, (b) is the 1st effect component below the 2nd effect component. It has been moved. It is sectional drawing of a 2nd discharge path, (a) is the state which moved the 3rd production component to the top dead center, (b) is the state which moved the 3rd production component to the bottom dead center. It is the partial front view of the lower part of an effect unit, (a) is the state which set the 3rd effect component to the horizontal posture in the bottom dead center position, (b) The 3rd effect component is directed to the 2nd effect component side. It is in a state where it is inclined downward. It is explanatory drawing of operation | movement of an opening-and-closing member, (a) is the state which the opening-and-closing member closed the upstream opening of the ball | bowl discharge flow path, (b) is a game ball with the opening-and-closing member opening the upstream opening of a ball | bowl discharge flow path (C) is a state in which the opening / closing member is raised and the game ball is caused to flow down to the first downstream opening. It is explanatory drawing of embodiment provided with the 1st discharge path behind the opening-and-closing member, (a) is the state which the opening-and-closing member closed the upstream opening of the bulb discharge channel, and (b) is the opening-and-closing member the ball discharge flow The state which opened the upstream opening of the path | route, (c) is sectional drawing of an opening-closing member and a 1st discharge path. It is explanatory drawing of embodiment which provided the protrusion piece in the opening-and-closing member, (a) is the state in which an opening-and-closing member is located in a top dead center, (b) is the state which the opening-and-closing member fell from the top dead center.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game board 4 Game area 5 Enclosure frame 7 Starting winning opening 18 Decoration frame part 19 Frame base part 23 Decoration base 32 Stage part 35 Ball introduction path 38 Base case 40 Effect unit 41 Unit opening 71 Unit base 72 Effect member 73 1st Drive motor 74 Second drive motor 76 Base cover 79 Ball entry restriction area 80 Decoration member 82 Cover member 84 Area partition wall 86 First effect component 86a First upper member 86b First lower member 87 Second effect component 87a First 2nd upper member 87b 2nd lower member 88 3rd production | presentation structural member 89 4th production | presentation structural member 91 1st slide groove 92 1st cover guide 93 1st rack gear 94 1st drive gear 97 1st upper connection receiving part 98 1st Lower connection receiving portion 101 Second slide groove 102 Second cover guide 103 Second rack gear 104 Second drive gear 1 07 Second upper connection receiving portion 108 Second lower connection receiving portion 111 Rotating shaft 112 Third guide groove 116 Rotating shaft 117 Fourth guide groove 121 Sphere discharge passage 121a Upstream opening 122 Opening / closing member 123 First discharge passage 123a First downstream opening 124 Second discharge path 124a Second downstream opening 126 Ball contact surface 128 Projection piece

Claims (6)

In a gaming machine comprising a gaming board in which a gaming area is defined and an enclosing frame disposed in the gaming area,
The surrounding frame body includes a ball-entry area where a game ball can enter during a game, a ball-entry restriction area that is defined separately from the ball-entry area, and a performance operation as the game progresses. An executable production member and a ball discharge passage for discharging the game ball to the back side of the game board are provided, and an upstream opening of the ball discharge passage is communicated with the ball entry restriction region,
The effect member is connected to an opening / closing member capable of opening / closing an upstream opening of the ball discharge channel,
When the effect member stops the effect operation and becomes the effect stop state, the opening and closing member closes the upstream opening of the ball discharge channel,
When the effect member performs the effect operation and enters the effect operation state, the opening / closing member opens the upstream opening of the ball discharge flow path so that the game ball that has entered the ball entry restriction area is discharged to the ball discharge flow path. A gaming machine that is configured as described above. The ball discharge flow path branches off from the upstream side to the downstream side to form a first discharge path and a second discharge path, making the game ball flowing down in the first discharge path invisible. Make it possible to see the game balls flowing down the discharge path,
The opening / closing member can move from the upstream side to the downstream side of the sphere discharge flow path to open the upstream opening of the sphere discharge flow path, and the portion of the open / close member facing the upstream opening of the sphere discharge flow path A ball contact surface on which a game ball can contact,
When the effect member performs the effect operation and enters the effect operation state, the opening / closing member opens the upstream opening of the ball discharge flow path, and the game ball that has entered the ball entry restriction area is brought into contact with the ball contact surface. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is configured to distribute to one discharge path or a second discharge path.   The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein a ball entry restriction area is arranged on a side of the ball entry possible area, and a second discharge path is extended along the ball entry possible area. The effect member includes a first effect component member that faces between the ball approachable region and the ball entry restriction region in a state that can swing in the vertical direction, and a first effect component member that sandwiches the ball approachable region, Is arranged on the opposite side, and connects the second effect component that can swing in the vertical direction independently of the first effect component, the lower part of the first effect component, and the lower part of the second effect component. And a third effect component arranged along the ball accessible area,
The third effect component can be swung in conjunction with the swing operation of the first effect component and the second effect component,
The opening / closing member is connected to the third effect component, and swings in accordance with the swing operation of the third effect component, so that the game ball contacting the ball contact surface is discharged to the first discharge path or the second discharge. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the gaming machine is configured to distribute to a road. The upper surface and the front surface of the third effect component are covered with a transparent cover member,
The second discharge path is formed between the upper surface of the third effect component and the cover member. When the third effect component is swung, the second discharge path is widened to allow the game ball to pass. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein: The enclosing frame functions as a ball accessible area, includes a stage portion on which the game ball can roll on an upper surface, and the opening / closing member is disposed on a side of the stage portion,
A protruding piece protrudes at the stage side end of the opening and closing member,
When the effect member stops the effect operation and becomes the effect stop state, the projecting piece is arranged at a position above the end of the stage part, and the game ball rolls from the stage part to the ball entry restriction region. Regulate,
When the effect member performs the effect operation and enters the effect operation state, the protruding piece is disengaged from a position above the end of the stage part, and the game ball is allowed to roll from the stage part to the ball entry restriction region. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the gaming machine is configured to do so.

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