JP2013146618A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine preventing an illegal act such that a game ball is led to a prescribed region of a game region by use of a magnet.SOLUTION: A Pachinko machine 10 includes a nearly plate-like game board, and a glass unit 137 extending nearly parallel to the front face of the game board, and includes, between the game board and the glass unit 137, a game region into which a game ball shot by a prescribed shooting device is led. The Pachinko machine 10 includes a passage restriction means including a movable member displaceable to a first state that the movable member projects to a prescribed portion of the game region and a second state that the movable member does not project to the game region. At least a part of the movable member is composed of a magnetic body, and when a magnet approaches the prescribed portion, the movable member in the second state is attracted to the magnet to come into the first state.

Description

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

  In general, a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine includes a game board and a glass provided in front of the game board, and most of the space between the game board and the glass is a game ball launched by a launching device. It is a game area that is guided and flows down. When a game ball enters a ball entry means provided in the game area, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the player. In addition, for example, when a game ball enters a specific entry means (operating port) among the entry means, whether or not a win state is generated is determined, and if a win state is selected and a win state is generated In some cases, the player can obtain a prize ball (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2007-14661 A

  By the way, since the game ball is made of iron (steel ball), for example, when a strong magnet is applied to the glass in front of the game area, the game ball launched by the launcher is attracted to the magnet through the glass. Accordingly, there is a possibility that an illegal act of guiding the game ball to the ball entry means and entering it by moving the magnet attracting the game ball may occur.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and its purpose is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing an illegal act such as guiding a game ball to a predetermined area of the game area using a magnet. It is to provide.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
A substantially plate-like game board extending along a substantially vertical direction, and a transparent member extending substantially in parallel with the front surface of the game board in front of the game board, between the game board and the transparent member, A gaming machine having a game area in which a game medium made of a magnetic material moves, and having a winning means into which the game medium can enter in the game area,
A movable member displaceable between a first state that restricts the passage of the game medium immediately above the predetermined winning means and a second state that permits the passage of the game medium immediately above the predetermined winning means; ,
An accommodating portion for accommodating the movable member in the second state;
Pass regulation means comprising: maintenance means for regulating displacement of the movable member in the first state to the second state side;
The movable member is at least partially made of a magnetic material, and when the magnet approaches the predetermined winning means, the movable member in the second state is attracted to the magnet and the first It becomes the state of
One of the side surface of the movable member or the side wall portion of the housing portion is provided with guide means extending in the front-rear direction, and the other is provided with a shaft portion inserted through the guide means,
The movable member is configured to be slidable in the front-rear direction between the first state and the second state along the guide means, and centering on the shaft portion in the first state Tilt between a first posture in which displacement to the second state side is restricted by the maintaining means and a second posture in which displacement to the second state side is allowed Configured and possible
The movable member in the second posture in the first state is set to the first posture by tilting in a direction in which a tip end side protruding to the game area is lowered.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the cheating of guiding a game ball to the predetermined area | region of a game area | region using a magnet can be prevented.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine in one Embodiment. It is a perspective view of a pachinko machine. It is a right view of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which shows the state which open | released the inner frame, the front frame set, and the back pack unit. It is a front view which shows the structure of an inner frame and a game board. It is a rear view which shows the structure of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows an electric structure. It is a front view which shows the passage control character attached to the game board. (A) shows the passage restriction character when the restriction protrusion is in the second state, (b) shows the passage restriction character when the restriction protrusion is in the first state and the second position, (c) is a perspective view showing a passing restriction object when the restricting protrusion is in the first state and the first position. (A) shows the passage restriction character when the restriction protrusion is in the second state, (b) shows the passage restriction character when the restriction protrusion is in the first state and the second position, (c) is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the passage restricting object when the restricting protrusion is in the first state and the first position. It is a rear view of an accessory main body. (A) is sectional drawing of an accessory main body, (b) is a side view of a control protrusion. It is a schematic cross section of the passage regulation object in another embodiment. It is a schematic cross section of the passage regulation object in another embodiment. It is a rear view of the accessory main body in another embodiment.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Here, FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view, and FIG. 3 is a right side view. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which the inner frame 12 and the front frame set 14 are opened. However, in FIG. 4, for the sake of convenience, a nail and an accessory arranged on the surface of the game board 30, a glass unit 137 attached to the front frame set 14, and the like are omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 4, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that forms an outline of the pachinko machine 10, and an inner frame 12 is supported on one side of the outer frame 11 so as to be openable and closable. ing. The outer frame 11 is formed in a rectangular shape as a whole by, for example, a wooden plate material, and each plate material is assembled by a detachable fastener such as a small screw.

  The outer frame 11 is provided with an upper hinge 81 and a lower hinge 82 on the left side thereof. The upper and lower hinges 81 and 82 support the upper and lower portions of the inner frame 12 so as to be rotatable, thereby supporting the inner frame 12 so that it can be opened and closed. Furthermore, a resin curtain decoration 85 is attached to the lower part of the outer frame 11.

  The opening / closing axis of the inner frame 12 is set up and down on the left side when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10 as described above, and the inner frame 12 can be opened forward with the opening / closing axis serving as an axis. Yes. The inner frame 12 is mainly composed of a blue resin base 38 whose outer shape is rectangular, and a substantially elliptical window hole 39 is formed at the center of the resin base 38.

  A front frame set 14 as a front door is attached to the front side of the inner frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. As with the inner frame 12, the front frame set 14 can be opened forward with an opening / closing axis set along the top and bottom on the left side when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10.

  The front frame set 14 has a rectangular outer shape like the inner frame 12, and covers almost the entire front side of the inner frame 12 in the closed state. A substantially elliptical window 101 is formed at the center of the front frame set 14. Thereby, the game board 30 (game area) attached to the rear surface of the inner frame 12 can be visually recognized from the outside through the window portion 101 of the front frame set 14 and the window hole 39 of the inner frame 12. The detailed configuration of the game board 30 will be described later.

  On the front side of the front frame set 14, a lower tray 15 as a ball receiving tray is provided at the center of the lower portion thereof, so that game balls discharged from the discharge port 16 can be stored in the lower tray 15. In addition, on the front side of the lower plate 15, a ball removal lever 25 for discharging the game ball from the lower plate 15 is provided.

  A game ball launching handle (hereinafter simply referred to as a handle) 18 projecting toward the front side is provided on the right side of the lower plate 15, and an ashtray 26 is provided on the left side of the lower plate 15. The handle 18 is provided with a touch sensor (not shown) and an operation amount detection means (not shown) for detecting the operation amount of the operation unit of the handle 18.

  An upper plate 19 is provided above the lower plate 15. The upper plate 19 is a ball tray that temporarily stores the game balls and guides them toward a game ball launching device (hereinafter simply referred to as launching device) 70 while aligning them in a row. The game ball overflowing from the upper plate 19 is guided to the lower plate 15.

  The upper plate 19 is provided with a ball lending button 121 and a return button 122. As a result, when the ball lending button 121 is operated in a game hall or the like with a bill or a card inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, according to the operation. Rental balls are supplied to the upper plate 19. On the other hand, the return button 122 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the card unit. However, the ball lending button 121 and the return button 122 are not necessary for a pachinko machine in which game balls are directly lending to the upper plate 19 from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit, so-called cash machine.

  In addition, light emitting means such as various lamps are provided around the front surface of the front frame set 14. These light emitting means play a role of enhancing the effect of the game during the game by changing and controlling the light emission mode such as lighting and blinking according to the change of the game state at the time of big hit or predetermined reach. For example, an annular illumination part 102 incorporating a light emitting means such as an LED is provided at the periphery of the window part 101, and an LED or the like is provided at the center of the annular illumination part 102 and at the top of the pachinko machine 10. There is provided a central illumination unit 103 incorporating the light emitting means. In the pachinko machine 10, the central illumination unit 103 functions as a jackpot lamp, and lights and blinks when the jackpot is informed that the jackpot is being hit. Further, an error display lamp 104 that is turned on at the time of a predetermined error is provided on the left and right sides of the central illumination unit 103. A speaker SP is provided adjacent to each error display lamp 104, and a speaker cover 24 is attached to the front side of the speaker SP.

  A glass unit 137 is attached to the back side of the front frame set 14. The glass unit 137 is not a pair of front and rear rectangular glass plates that are attached to the front and back of the glass unit 137, but is attached in a round shape as a whole and assembled. In the present embodiment, the glass unit 137 constitutes a transparent member.

  Next, the inner frame 12 (resin base 38) will be described. As described above, the game board 30 is attached to the inner frame 12 (resin base 38) on the rear side of the window hole 39. The game board 30 is attached in a state in which the peripheral edge thereof is in contact with the back side of the inner frame 12 (resin base 38). Therefore, a substantially central portion of the front surface portion of the game board 30 is exposed to the front surface side of the inner frame 12 through the window hole 39 of the resin base 38.

  Further, a bulging portion 40 bulging rearward is formed at a lower portion of the inner frame 12 (resin base 38), that is, a position below the window hole 39 (game board 30). A launching device 70 is attached to the front right side of the bulging portion 40. In the present embodiment, a solenoid-type firing device is adopted as the firing device 70. Further, the bulging portion 40 is provided with a discharge ball passage 71 that is connected to a discharge port 16 of the lower plate 15 from a payout mechanism portion 352 described later. Further, there is a predetermined gap between the firing rail 70a of the launching device 70 and a rail 50 (outer rail constituting portion 52) described later, and a foul ball passage 72 is formed below this gap. As a result, if the game ball launched from the launching device 70 does not reach the return ball prevention member 53 described later and returns to the rail 50 as a foul ball, the foul ball passes through the foul ball passage 72 and the discharge ball passage 71. It is discharged to the lower plate 15 via A harness cover 74 is provided below the discharge ball passage 71. Thereby, a harness (not shown) for connecting the relay substrate 75 and the launching device 70 is gathered.

  Next, the configuration of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. The game board 30 includes a general winning port 31, a variable winning device 32, a first opportunity corresponding unit (operating port) 33, a second opportunity corresponding port 34, a variable display device unit 35, etc. in through holes formed by router processing. The game board 30 is attached from the front side of the game board 30 with wood screws or the like. As is well known, when a game ball enters (wins) the general winning slot 31, the variable winning device 32, and the first opportunity corresponding unit 33, the upper plate 19 (or the A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the lower plate 15). In addition, the game board 30 is provided with an out port 36, and a game ball that has not won a prize in various winning units (general winning port 31, variable winning device 32, first opportunity corresponding unit 33) It is discharged outside the gaming area through 36. In addition, the game board 30 is provided with a large number of nails for appropriately dispersing and adjusting the falling direction of the game balls, and various members such as windmills (servants).

  The variable display device unit 35 includes a normal symbol display device 41 that variably displays with the passage of the second opportunity corresponding port 34 as a trigger, a special display device 43 that variably displays with a winning to the first opportunity corresponding unit 33 as a trigger, A decorative symbol display device 42 is provided as a variable display device that performs variable display in accordance with the variable display by the special display device 43.

  The normal symbol display device 41 includes a plurality of light emitting means (LEDs), and each time the game ball passes through the second opportunity corresponding port 34, the lighting display mode is switched and displayed (variable display), and the variable display is specified. When the lighting mode is stopped for several seconds, the first opportunity corresponding unit 33 is activated (opened) for a predetermined time. The display contents of the normal symbol display device 41 are directly controlled by a main control device 261 described later. In addition, when a game ball newly passes through the second opportunity corresponding port 34 during the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display device 41, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol for that time is the fluctuation display being performed at that time. It is the structure performed after the end of. That is, the variable display is on standby (held). The maximum number of the variable display to be held is determined for each model of the pachinko machine, but in this embodiment, it is held up to 4 times, and the hold number is lit and displayed by the hold lamp 44. Yes.

  The special display device 43 is configured by a plurality of light emitting units provided on the side of the normal symbol display device 41, and the combination of the light emitting units that are turned on each time the game ball passes through the first opportunity corresponding unit 33 is switched ( Display fluctuating). And whether it is a big hit or not is definitely displayed by the combination of the light emitting sections that are lit when the variable display is stopped. The display content of the special display device 43 is also directly controlled by the main control device 261. Further, when a new game ball wins the first opportunity corresponding unit 33 during the variable display of the special display device 43, the corresponding variable display is performed after the end of the variable display at that time. It has a configuration. That is, the variable display is on standby (held). The maximum number of the variable display to be held is determined for each model of the pachinko machine, but in this embodiment, it is held up to 4 times, and the hold number is lit and displayed by the hold lamp 46. Yes. In addition, when a new game ball wins the first opportunity corresponding unit 33 during the big hit state, the corresponding change display is also suspended.

  The decorative symbol display device 42 is configured as a liquid crystal display device, and display contents are controlled by a sub-control device 262 described later. That is, in the decorative symbol display device 42, auxiliary display contents are determined by the sub-control device 262 based on a command from the main control device 261 so as to correspond to the result displayed on the special display device 43, The display is performed by a display control device 45 described later. On the decorative symbol display device 42, for example, three symbol rows of upper, middle and lower are displayed. Each symbol sequence is composed of a plurality of symbols, and these symbols are scrolled and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42 so as to be scrolled for each symbol sequence, and then the upper symbol sequence → the lower symbol sequence → the middle symbol sequence. Stops are displayed in order.

  The variable display device unit 35 is provided with a center frame 47 so as to surround the decorative symbol display device 42. A ball entrance 151 is provided in the upper portion of the center frame 47, and a game ball that has entered the ball entrance 151 is formed inside the center frame 47 along the side of the decorative symbol display device 42. It is guided on a stage 153 formed below the decorative symbol display device 42 via a warp channel 152 extending vertically. The game ball guided on the stage 153 falls from the stage 153 to the front game area, or rolls on the stage 153 and then enters the pocket 154 formed at the center back side of the stage 153. . The pocket 154 communicates with a guide passage 155 that leads to a game area immediately above the first opportunity corresponding unit 33, and a game ball that has entered the pocket 154 corresponds to the first opportunity with a relatively high probability. A unit 33 is entered.

  The variable winning device 32 is normally in a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win, and is in an open state in which a game ball is likely to win in the case of a big hit (occurrence of a special game state). Specifically, the passage of a predetermined time or a predetermined number of winnings is defined as one round, and the large winning opening of the variable winning device 32 is repeatedly opened a predetermined number of times (a predetermined number of rounds).

  Further, the game board 30 is provided with a rail 50 for guiding the game ball launched from the launching device 70 to the upper part of the game board 30. As a result, the game balls launched in accordance with the turning operation of the handle 18 are guided through the rails 50 into the game area formed on the game board surface (the space between the game board 30 and the glass unit 137). The rail 50 includes an inner rail component 51 and an outer rail component 52.

  A return ball preventing member 53 is attached to the tip portion of the inner rail constituting portion 51 (the upper left portion in FIG. 5). This prevents a situation in which the game ball once guided from the rail 50 to the upper part of the game board 30 returns to the rail 50 again.

  In the present embodiment, the outer rail component 52 is interrupted at the upper right portion of the game board 30, and the inner rail component 51 is interrupted at the lower right portion of the game board 30. For this reason, the game area is defined by the inner peripheral surface of the rail 50 and the window hole 39 of the resin base 38.

  Next, the configuration of the back surface of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. Various types of control boards are arranged on the pachinko machine 10 on the back side (actually on the back side of the inner frame 12 and the game board 30) so that they are arranged vertically and partially and overlapped in front and back. Furthermore, a game ball supply device (payout mechanism) for supplying game balls, a protective cover made of resin, and the like are attached. In this embodiment, various control boards are divided into two mounting bases to form two control board units, and these control board units are individually attached to the inner frame 12 or the back of the game board 30. Yes. In this case, the main board and the sub-control board are mounted on one mounting base to form a unit, and the dispensing control board, launch control board, and power supply board are mounted on the other mounting base to form a unit. Here, for convenience, the former unit is referred to as “first control board unit 201”, and the latter unit is referred to as “second control board unit 202”. In addition, since the dispensing mechanism and the protective cover are integrated as one unit, and the resin portion is generally referred to as a back pack, the unit is referred to as a “back pack unit 203”. The detailed configuration of each unit 201 to 203 will be described later.

  The first control board unit 201, the second control board unit 202, and the back pack unit 203 are configured to be detachable without using a tool or the like in units, and further, a support shaft is provided in part. The inner frame 12 or the back of the game board 30 can be opened and closed.

  First, the back configuration of the game board 30 will be described. As described above, the variable display device unit 35 is disposed in the center of the game board 30 with respect to the through hole formed by router processing. A resin frame cover 213 that covers the center frame 47 from behind is provided to the variable display device unit 35 so as to protrude rearward. Further, a decorative symbol display device 42 as a liquid crystal display device and a display control device 45 are detachably attached to the rear end of the frame cover 213 in a state where they are overlapped in the front-rear direction. In the frame cover 213, an LED control board for driving LEDs and the like built in the center frame 47 are disposed.

  A back frame set (not shown) is attached to the back surface of the game board 30 so as to surround the variable display device unit 35. This back frame set is a thin resin molded product provided so as to stick to the back surface of the game board 30 and includes a ball collection mechanism for collecting game balls won in various winning openings. Further, a discharge passage board 217 is attached to the inner frame 12 at a position below the back frame set (game board 30), and a discharge chute 218 for discharging discharge balls to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 is attached to the discharge passage board 217. Is formed. Accordingly, all the game balls won in the general winning opening 31 and the like are gathered through the ball collection mechanism of the back frame set, and further discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 through the discharge chute 218 of the discharge passage board 217. Similarly, the out port 36 leads to the discharge chute 218, and the game balls that have not won any prize winning port are also discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 through the discharge chute 218.

  In addition, on the back surface of the game board 30, a winning detection mechanism (detection switch) and the like for detecting the passage of gaming balls such as various winning holes are provided. The detection results detected by the winning detection mechanism are taken into a main board (main control device 261), which will be described later, and a payout command (the number of game balls paid out) corresponding to the winning situation is paid out from the main board. Sent to the control board. Then, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out by the output of the payout control board. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the payout of the game ball is electrically detected for each of the various winning openings, and the payout is immediately performed.

  The first control board unit 201 includes a main control device 261 and a sub control device 262. The main control device 261 includes a CPU that controls the main control, a ROM that stores a game program, a RAM that stores necessary data according to the progress of the game, a port for communicating with various devices, and a random number used in various lotteries. A main board including a generator, a clock pulse generation circuit used for time counting and synchronization, etc., and this main board is housed in a board box 263 made of a transparent resin material or the like. Yes. The substrate box 263 includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base and a box cover that covers the opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected by a sealing unit, and when the substrate box 263 is opened, a predetermined trace is left in the sealing unit. As a result, it is possible to easily find out that the board box 263 has been illegally opened.

  The sub-control device 262 includes a CPU that controls various effects according to instructions from the main control device 261 (main board), a ROM that stores various programs, a RAM that stores necessary data according to the progress of the game, It has a sub-control board that includes a port for communicating with the device, a random number generator used for various lotteries, a clock pulse generation circuit used for time counting and synchronization, etc. The substrate is also housed in a substrate box corresponding to the sub control substrate.

  The second control board unit 202 includes a payout control device 311, a launch control device 312, a power supply device 313, and a card unit connection board 314. The payout control device 311, the launch control device 312, and the power supply device 313 are equipped with a control board including a central control CPU, ROM, RAM, various ports and the like as is well known. The payout of prize balls and rental balls is controlled by the substrate. In addition, the launch control board of the launch control apparatus 312 controls the launch apparatus and the like according to the operation of the handle 18 by the player, and the power supply board of the power supply apparatus 313 generates a predetermined power supply voltage required for various control apparatuses and the like. Is output.

  The payout control device 311, the launch control device 312, and the power supply device 313 are also housed in the corresponding substrate boxes 315, 316, and 317. However, the launch control device 312 (substrate box 316) is disposed behind the power supply device 313 (substrate box 317). Further, the substrate box 315 in which the dispensing control device 311 is accommodated is provided with a sealing unit in the same manner as the main control device 261 described above, so that a trace of opening the substrate box 315 remains.

  The payout control device 311 is provided with a state return switch 321. For example, when the state return switch 321 is pressed when a payout error occurs, such as a ball clogged in the payout motor unit, the payout motor is rotated forward and reverse to eliminate the ball clogging (return to a normal state).

  The power supply device 313 is provided with a RAM erase switch 323. This pachinko machine 10 has a backup function, so that even if a power failure occurs, the pachinko machine 10 retains the state at the time of the power failure and can be restored to the state at the time of the power failure when returning from the power failure (power recovery). it can. Therefore, when the power is turned off in the normal procedure (for example, at the end of the game hall), the state before the power is turned off is stored, and when returning to the initial state when the power is turned on, the power is turned on while holding down the RAM erase switch 323. .

  Next, the configuration of the back pack unit 203 will be described. The back pack unit 203 is a unit in which a resin-formed back pack 351 and a game ball payout mechanism 352 are integrated.

  The back pack 351 is integrally formed of, for example, ABS resin, and has a protective cover portion 354 that protrudes rearward from the pachinko machine and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The protective cover 354 has a shape in which the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface are closed and only the lower surface is opened, and has a size sufficient to surround at least the variable display device unit 35. However, in the present embodiment, a part of the sub-control device 262 and the main control device 261 is also enclosed. In addition, an external relay terminal board 240 is provided in the upper left part of the back pack unit 203 (upper right part in FIG. 6), and management control on the game hall side through each output terminal provided in the external relay terminal board 240 A signal relating to a gaming state or the like is output to the device.

  The payout mechanism 352 is disposed so as to bypass the protective cover 354. That is, a tank 355 opened upward is provided above the protective cover portion 354, and game balls supplied from island facilities of the game arcade are sequentially supplied to the tank 355. Below the tank 355, for example, a tank rail 356 that has two rows of ball passages in the horizontal direction and that is gently inclined toward the downstream side is connected. Further, a case rail 357 is formed vertically on the downstream side of the tank rail 356. It is connected. In addition, a payout device 358 including a payout motor, a payout (ball) detection switch, and the like is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 357. Is appropriately performed. Then, the game balls paid out from the payout device 358 are supplied to the upper plate 19 and the like. In addition, a vibrator 360 that adds vibration to the tank rail 356 is attached to the tank rail 356. If a ball clog occurs near the tank rail 356, the vibrator 360 is driven to eliminate the ball clogging. Is planned.

  The payout mechanism 352 is provided with a payout relay board 381 for relaying a payout command signal from the payout control device 311 to the payout device 358, and a power switch board 382 for taking in the main power from the outside. Yes. The power switch board 382 is supplied with, for example, an AC 24V main power supply via a voltage converter, and the power switch 382a is switched on or off by a switching operation of the power switch 382a.

  In this embodiment, the inner frame 12 is locked to the outer frame 11, and the front frame set 14 and the back pack unit 203 are locked to the inner frame 12. These locking mechanisms are embodied by a single locking device 600 and are attached along the right side of the inner frame 12 (left side in FIG. 6). The locking device 600 includes a cylinder lock 700 (see FIG. 1 and the like) exposed on the front surface side of the front frame set 14, and a key is inserted into the key hole of the cylinder lock 700 and rotated to one side. The inner frame 12 can be unlocked, and the front frame set 14 and the back pack unit 203 can be unlocked by rotating to the other side. The locking mechanism of the back pack unit 203 may be omitted.

  Now, in the present embodiment, a passage restriction object 401 as a passage restriction means is provided above the first opportunity corresponding unit 33 as a ball entry means (winning means) (see FIG. 5). In the following, the passage restriction object 401 will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 8 is a front view showing the passage restricting accessory 401 attached to the game board 30. FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the passage restriction object 401, and FIG. 10 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the passage restriction object 401 attached to the game board 30. FIG. 11 is a rear view of the passage restricting accessory 401 (that is, the accessory main body 402) from which the restricting protrusion 403 is omitted, FIG. 12A is a cross-sectional view of the accessory main body 402, and FIG. It is a side view of the protrusion 403. In FIG. 10, for convenience, hatching of the regulation protrusion 403 is omitted, and illustrations of various accessories such as nails arranged in the game area and the configuration of the back side of the game board 30 are omitted.

  The pass-restricting accessory 401 is integrally formed of a transparent resin material, and is fixed to the game board 30, and a pure iron or soft iron having properties as a magnet only when placed in a magnetic field. And a regulation protrusion 403 as a movable member that is made of a soft magnetic material such as silicon steel or soft ferrite and is slidably provided on the accessory body 402. The accessory main body 402 is fixed to the front surface of the game board 30 extending along a substantially vertical direction in a contact state, and a back surface of the base part 405 (insertion formed in the game board 30). A rectangular tube-like accommodation portion 406 is provided which extends rearward (through the hole 431) and into which the restriction projection 403 is inserted.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the accommodating portion 406 includes an upper wall portion 411 extending in a direction orthogonal to the back surface of the base portion 405, a left wall portion 412 extending downward from left and right side edge portions of the upper wall portion 411, and The right side wall part 413 and the lower wall part 414 which connects between the lower edge parts of the right-and-left side wall parts 412, 413 are provided. The inner surfaces of the left and right side wall portions 412 and 413 are parallel to each other and extend in the vertical direction. Further, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 12A and the like, a pair of guide holes 416 (guide means) are formed in the left and right side wall portions 412 and 413 so as to face each other. The guide hole 416 is configured as a long hole and is inclined upward toward the front (base 405 side). In the present embodiment, the game board 30 is inclined upward by about 10 degrees with respect to the direction orthogonal to the front surface of the game board 30 (base 405).

  A stopper portion 417 as a maintaining means that protrudes downward is provided at the rear end portion of the upper wall portion 411. As shown in FIG. 11, a gap is formed between the stopper portion 417 and the left and right side wall portions 412 and 413. In addition, as shown in FIG. 12A and the like, in this embodiment, the lower wall portion 414 is formed only near the front end portion of the housing portion 406 and is behind the lower wall portion 414 in the housing portion 406. This part is open downward.

  As shown in FIG. 9 and the like, the base portion 405 corresponds to the housing portion 406 (a hollow portion formed inside the housing portion 406) so that the regulation protrusion 403 inserted through the housing portion 406 can protrude forward. Thus, an opening 421 penetrating back and forth is formed. In addition, screw holes 422 are formed in the base 405 at two locations on the left and right sides of the opening 421. Further, as shown in FIG. 11, on the back surface of the base portion 405, there is a positioning that protrudes backward on the upper side of the housing portion 406 and on the left side of the screw hole 422 on the left side (right side of the right side screw hole 422 in FIG. 11). A protrusion 423 is formed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 10, the housing portion 406 is inserted from the front of the game board 30 into the insertion hole 431 formed in the game board 30 in the upper position of the first opportunity corresponding unit 33, and the base 405 The back is brought into contact with the front of the game board 30. At this time, the positioning protrusion 423 is fitted into a retaining hole 432 formed in advance on the front surface of the game board 30 for positioning. Then, as shown in FIG. 8, a screw 433 is screwed onto the game board 30 through the screw hole 422. As described above, the passage restriction object 401 is attached to the game board 30. The screw hole 422 has a taper shape that tapers toward the rear. When the passage restricting agent 401 is attached, the head of the screw 433 (a countersunk screw) screwed into the screw hole 422 is the base 405. It is almost flush with the front of the.

  Moreover, the peripheral part of the base part 405 is an inclined surface which inclines backward toward the outer peripheral direction by chamfering the front side. As a result, it is possible to suppress the possibility that the flow path of the game ball will be greatly changed due to the game ball coming into contact with the peripheral edge of the base 405 projecting in front of the game board 30. The game balls flowing down along the board 30 can be smoothly guided to the game area in front of the base 405.

  As shown in FIG. 8, generally, a pair of left and right nails (so-called life nails 441 and 442) are disposed above the first opportunity corresponding unit 33 and passed between the pair of life nails 441 and 442. The game ball is configured to enter the first opportunity corresponding unit 33. Incidentally, the distance between each life nail 441, 442 and the first opportunity corresponding unit 33 is smaller than the diameter of the game ball. In the present embodiment, an insertion hole 431 through which the housing portion 406 can be inserted is formed in an area surrounded by the pair of life nails 441 and 442 and the first opportunity corresponding unit 33, and the space between the pair of life nails 441 and 442 is formed. The restricting protrusion 403 protrudes. As shown in FIG. 9, a nail hole 424 is formed in the base portion 405 corresponding to the arrangement position of the life nails 441 and 442. Then, the nail hole 424 is inserted through the life nails 441 and 442, the housing portion 406 is inserted through the insertion hole 431 formed in the game board 30, and the base 405 is in contact with the front surface of the game board 30. The passage restricting object 401 is fixed to the game board 30 with the screw 433. The first opportunity corresponding unit 33 of the present embodiment includes two entrance holes 33a and 33b arranged in the up and down direction, but the pass restriction agent 401 is a lottery triggered by the passage of the second opportunity corresponding opening 34. The pair of blade members 443 are opened corresponding to the upper entrance 33 a that can enter the ball at all times, instead of the lower entrance 33 b that can enter when the winning combination is won.

  As shown in FIG. 12B, the restricting protrusion 403 includes a substantially long plate-like protrusion main body 451 and a pair of guide protrusions 452 (shaft portions) protruding from both side surfaces of the protrusion main body 451. The pair of guide protrusions 452 have the same diameter, and are inserted through guide holes 416 formed in the left and right side wall portions 412 and 413, respectively. Thereby, the regulation protrusion 403 is slidable along the guide hole 416 (refer FIG. 9, 10 (a), (b)). Further, since the pair of guide protrusions 452 each have a columnar shape and the axis is also on the same line, the restricting protrusion 403 can be rotated about the guide protrusion 452 as an axis. However, as will be described later, when the front end portion of the restriction projection 403 is located behind the front surface of the base portion 405, the lower side and upper side portion of the restriction special note 403 are the upper surface and the upper side of the lower wall portion 414 of the housing portion 406. Since it abuts or substantially abuts on the lower surface of the wall portion 411 and the lower end portion of the stopper portion 417, its rotation is restricted. On the other hand, when the restricting protrusion 403 protrudes into the game area in front of the base 405 (when the upper side of the restricting protrusion 403 is not in contact with the stopper portion 417), the restricting protrusion 403, the upper wall portion 411, and the lower portion A rotatable space is generated between the wall portion 414 and the wall portion 414. That is, the restricting protrusion 403 can be rotated only when protruding.

  The guide protrusion 452 is formed on the rear side of the intermediate position in the longitudinal direction of the protrusion main body 451. Furthermore, the protrusion main body 451 extends from the rear end portion toward the front end portion so that the upper side portion and the lower side portion are substantially parallel to a portion slightly ahead of the intermediate position in the longitudinal direction. In this part, the lower side portion is inclined downward so as to be separated from the upper side portion, and the vertical width is increased. In addition, the center of gravity of the restricting protrusion 403 is located on the front side of the guide protrusion 452. Accordingly, when the pair of guide protrusions 452 are pivotally supported, the restriction protrusion 403 tilts with the front end portion directed downward. Note that the upper side of the front end portion of the restricting protrusion 403 is formed in an arc shape corresponding to the outer peripheral shape of the game ball.

  As described above, the lower wall portion 414 is formed only on the front side of the housing portion 406, and the rear side of the housing portion 406 is configured to open to the lower portion, and the stopper portion 417, the left and right side wall portions 412, 413, By forming a gap therebetween, the right and left side wall parts 412 and 413 are slightly expanded so as to be separated from each other at the rear lower part of the accommodating part 406, and the restricting protrusion 403 is inserted into the accommodating part 406 (guide protrusion 452). Through the guide hole 416). For this reason, for example, the left and right side wall portions 412 and 413 are configured as separate parts, and the workability is improved and the cost is reduced as compared with a configuration in which the side wall portions 412 and 413 are attached and fixed so as to sandwich the regulation protrusion 403. Is planned.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12A, a stepped portion 418 extending in the vertical direction is formed on the inner surfaces of the left and right side wall portions 412 and 413 slightly in front of the stopper portion 417. The front part is higher than the rear part by one step toward the inside of the housing portion 406. For this reason, in the part ahead of the step part 418 in the accommodating part 406, the distance between the side wall parts 412, 413, that is, the lateral width of the space formed inside the accommodating part 406 is narrow, and the accommodating part 406 A gap formed between the restricting protrusion 403 to be inserted and the side wall portions 412 and 413 is also small. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the guide protrusion 452 from dropping off from the guide hole 416 and to restrict the tilting (rattle) of the restricting protrusion 403 in the left-right direction.

  On the other hand, in the rear portion of the accommodating portion 406 relative to the stepped portion 418, the distance between the side wall portions 412, 413, that is, the width of the space formed inside the accommodating portion 406 is wide. . For example, when the distance between the left and right side wall portions 412 and 413 is small, it is necessary to relatively widen (deform) the left and right side wall portions 412 and 413 when assembling the regulating projection 403 to the accessory body 402. Therefore, there is a risk of incurring defects (deterioration of workability, breakage of the housing portion 406, etc.) due to this. In this respect, in the present embodiment, the distance between the side wall portions 412 and 413 is larger in the rear portion of the accommodating portion 406 than the stepped portion 418. The amount to spread 413 can be reduced. And since each side wall part 412 and 413 of the said part is thin, it can be expanded comparatively easily. Therefore, it is possible to improve the assembly workability.

  In addition, guide grooves 419 extending from the rear edge portion of the guide hole 416 toward the rear are formed on the inner surfaces of the left and right side wall portions 412 and 413. When the restriction protrusion 403 is assembled to the accessory body 402, the guide protrusion 452 is guided to the guide groove 419 only by moving the guide protrusion 452 along the inside of the guide groove 419 and pushing the restriction protrusion 403 forward. Then, it is smoothly inserted into the guide hole 416. Furthermore, since the distance between the left and right side wall portions 412 and 413 is wider at the portion where the guide groove 419 is formed, the amount of expansion of the left and right side wall portions 412 and 413 can be further reduced. As a result, the assembly workability can be further improved by the presence of the guide groove 419. The extending direction of the guide groove 419 (that is, the direction in which the restricting protrusion 403 is attached to the accessory body 402) intersects the extending direction of the guide hole 416 (that is, the sliding direction of the restricting protrusion 403). Therefore, when the guide protrusion 452 that slides rearward along the guide hole 416 due to the presence of the guide groove 419 comes into contact with the rear edge portion of the guide hole 416, the left and right side wall portions 412 and 413 It is possible to suppress the possibility that the vehicle easily gets on the inner surface and easily falls off the guide hole 416.

  Next, the operation of the restricting protrusion 403 will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 9 (a) and FIG. 10 (a) show the passage restriction object 401 in a normal state where a game is performed. In this state, the guide protrusion 452 is in contact with the rear edge of the guide hole 416, and the front end of the restriction protrusion 403 is behind the front surface of the base 405 so that the flow of the game ball is not hindered by the restriction protrusion 403. Is located. Further, the restricting protrusion 403 has a posture in which the longitudinal direction thereof extends substantially parallel to the extending direction of the guide hole 416 and is inclined upward toward the front. In the present embodiment, the state of the regulation protrusion 403 that does not protrude into the game area in front of the base 405 corresponds to the second state.

  In the second state, the front end portion of the lower side portion of the restriction projection 403 contacts the upper surface of the lower wall portion 414, and the front end portion of the upper side portion approaches (substantially contacts) the lower surface of the upper wall portion 411. The upper side portion in the vicinity of the guide protrusion 452 is close to the lower end portion of the stopper portion 417. In other words, in this state, even if the restricting projection 403 is to be rotated, there is no space for allowing the restricting protrusion 403 to rotate between the restricting protrusion 403 and each part of the housing portion 406, and the object is directed forward. To maintain an upwardly inclined posture. However, the upper edge portion of the upper wall portion 411 and the opening portion 421 are arranged so that there is no wall portion in front of the restricting projection 403 (projecting direction) in the extending direction of the guide hole 416 (that is, the sliding direction of the restricting projection 403). It is chamfered.

  Now, since the game ball is made of iron, when the magnet is brought close to the front of the glass unit 137, the game ball flowing down the game area is attracted to the magnet through the glass unit 137. Incidentally, the glass unit 137 as a transparent member has a substantially circular shape substantially corresponding to the shape of the window portion 101, a pair of front and rear plate glasses 137a and 137b extending substantially parallel to the front surface of the game board 30, and a plate glass 137a, And a holding frame 137c provided so as to surround the periphery of 137b (see FIG. 10A and the like). The plate glasses 137a and 137b are held by a holding frame 137c in a state where a predetermined gap is formed between the plate glasses 137a and 137b. The holding frame 137c includes mounting portions (not shown) protruding outward at a plurality of locations, and the mounting portions are attached to attached portions (not shown) provided on the back side of the front frame set 14. The glass unit 137 is attached to the front frame set 14.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 10B, when a magnet M having a strong magnetic force is applied to the front surface of the front glass plate 137a, the game ball is attracted to the magnet M and hits the back surface of the rear glass plate 137b. It is in contact. The game ball attracted to the magnet M in this way is guided by the magnet M moved along the plate glass 137a, and moves in the game area while sliding on the back surface of the plate glass 137.

  Further, since the game ball attracted to the magnet M is magnetized, when the magnetized game ball approaches the passage regulating means 401 (from above), the regulation projection 403 that is a soft magnetic material is applied to the game ball. Be attracted. In the present embodiment, since the insertion hole 431 is formed below the life nails 441 and 442, the game ball entering the first opportunity corresponding unit 33 (the entrance 33 a) is in contact with the restriction protrusion 403. Always approach from above. Therefore, the restricting protrusion 403 is attracted to the magnetized game ball, slides obliquely upward in the forward direction while sliding on the upper edge of the opening 421, and protrudes forward of the base 405. Then, as shown in FIGS. 9B and 10B, when the restricting protrusion 403 protrudes forward of the base 405 until the guide protrusion 452 contacts the front edge of the guide hole 416, the restricting protrusion 403 and the glass The distance from the unit 137 (plate glass 137b) is equal to or less than the diameter of the game ball. Since the restricting protrusion 403 is made of a soft magnetic material as described above, when the magnet approaches the front, it is attracted to the magnet and protrudes into the game area. That is, although depending on the magnetic strength of the magnet M, the restricting projection 403 can be used even if the game ball attracted to the magnet M (for example, a permanent magnet) (the game ball is a temporary magnet) cannot be approached. When the magnet M is brought closer, it is attracted to the magnet M and protrudes into the game area. Further, in the present embodiment, for convenience, it is described that the restricting protrusion 403 is attracted to the magnet M and attracted to the magnetized game ball. However, in some cases, the restricting protrusion 403 is attracted to the magnet M and the magnet M. And attracted to both magnetized game balls.

  Further, the restricting protrusion 403 is inclined upward and the rear end portion is positioned slightly forward of the stopper portion 417. As described above, when the restricting protrusion 403 protrudes into the game area in front of the base 405 and the upper side portion of the restricting protrusion 403 is not in contact with the stopper portion 417, the restricting protrusion 403, the upper wall portion 411, and the lower wall A rotatable space is formed between the portion 414 and the portion 414. For this reason, for example, when a downward force is applied to the front end portion of the regulation protrusion 403 inclined upward, the front end portion rotates downward. In addition, the front end of the lower side of the restriction projection 403 is positioned below the life nails 441 and 442 even when the restriction projection 403 protrudes into the game area and is inclined upward toward the front. Is set. In the present embodiment, the state of the restricting projection 403 protrudes into the game area in front of the base 405, the distance from the glass unit 137 is equal to or less than the diameter of the game ball, and the passage of the game ball between the life nails 441 and 442 is restricted. Corresponds to the first state. Further, in the first state, the posture of the restriction projection 403 when the stopper portion 417 is not positioned on the extended line along the longitudinal direction is inclined to the front and corresponds to the second position.

  Now, in order to enter the game ball into the first opportunity corresponding unit 33 (the entrance 33a), the game ball must be moved downward between the pair of life nails 441 and 442. Therefore, when the fraudster moves the magnet M downward from the state of FIG. 9B and FIG. 10B, the front end of the restricting projection 403 is pushed downward by the game ball guided by the magnet M, The restricting protrusion 403 tilts with the guide protrusion 452 as an axis so that the front end portion is directed downward. As shown in FIGS. 9C and 10C, the restriction projection 403 has a lower side portion of the lower edge portion of the opening portion 421 (or a rear end portion of the upper side portion of the upper wall portion in the vicinity of the stopper portion 417. 411) abuts and is supported, and rests in a slightly inclined posture toward the front.

  Furthermore, when the restriction projection 403 protruding forward from the base 405 is inclined downward as described above, the rear side portion of the restriction projection 403 and the front surface of the stopper portion 417 face each other and are substantially abutted. It will be in contact. Thus, when the rear side portion of the restriction projection 403 and the stopper portion 417 overlap each other, the rear side portion of the restriction projection 403 contacts the front surface of the stopper portion 417 even if the restriction projection 403 is pushed backward. The rearward movement of the restricting protrusion 403 is supported. Even in a state where the rear side portion of the restricting protrusion 403 and the front surface of the stopper portion 417 are in contact, the distance between the restricting protrusion 403 and the glass unit 137 is equal to or less than the diameter of the game ball. In the present embodiment, the posture of the restricting projection 403 when the rear side portion faces the front surface of the stopper portion 417 and substantially contacts (surface contact) corresponds to the first position.

  When the restriction protrusion 403 is freed by moving the magnet M away from the state of FIG. 12B and FIG. 13B (the restriction protrusion 403 protruding into the game area is inclined upward toward the front). Even so, since the center of gravity of the restricting protrusion 403 is located on the front side of the guide protrusion 452, the restricting protrusion 403 tilts naturally with its front end directed downward due to its own weight. It should be noted that no matter which direction the magnet M (the game ball attracted to the magnet M) is moved, it is impossible to displace the restricting projection 403 rearward, and in a direction away from the restricting projection 403. Regardless, the restricting projection 403 tilts forward due to its own weight. In order to retract the regulating projection 403 in the state of projecting into the gaming area (first state) to the rear and not projecting into the gaming area (second state), the front frame set 14 is opened and moved forward It is necessary to push the regulating protrusion 403 in the posture inclined downward (first position) toward the front (second position) and then push it backward.

  As described in detail above, in the present embodiment, the passage restriction object 401 having the restriction protrusions 403 that can appear and disappear in the game area is provided immediately above the first opportunity corresponding unit 33 (the entrance 33a). . Since the restricting protrusion 403 is made of a soft magnetic material, when the game ball magnetized by the magnet M approaches the first opportunity corresponding unit 33 (the entrance 33a), the restricting protrusion 403 is attracted to the game ball. And project into the gaming area. In the present embodiment, the restriction protrusion 403 protrudes into the game area until the distance from the glass unit 137 is equal to or less than the diameter of the game ball. The entry to the opportunity corresponding unit 33 is restricted. As a result, it is possible to prevent an illegal act of guiding the game ball to the first opportunity corresponding unit 33 using the magnet and causing it to enter.

  In addition, since illegal entry to the first opportunity corresponding unit 33 can be prevented in advance, there is a predetermined disadvantage (a winning ball, in some cases a big hit state occurs) in the game hall due to the illegal entry. It is possible to avoid such a situation. As a result, it is not necessary to take measures such as invalidating the operation of the pachinko machine 10 (prize ball, jackpot state, etc.) based on unauthorized entry or refusing to continue the game. It can be performed relatively smoothly. In addition, when invalidating the operation of the pachinko machine 10 (prize ball, jackpot state, etc.) based on unauthorized entry or refusing to continue the game, the person concerned with the gaming hall claiming that there was an illegal activity, Trouble may occur with a player who claims that he / she has not performed (fraud). In addition, if the above fraud is proved, the police will be notified and the video camera installed in the game hall will be confirmed, or the magnet will be found by conducting a physical examination of the fraudster. It is necessary to do. Therefore, a great deal of labor is required for the confirmation of such fraud, and there is a risk that other operations may be hindered. In this regard, as described above, the above-mentioned problem can be avoided by preventing illegally entering the first opportunity handling unit 33 in advance.

  Further, in the present embodiment, there is a stopper portion 417 that protrudes into the game area and restricts the backward movement of the restriction projection 403 that is in a state where the flow of the game ball (the ball entering the first opportunity corresponding unit 33) can be restricted. Is provided. More specifically, the regulating protrusion 403 that is attracted to the magnetized game ball and protrudes forward is pressed by the game ball that moves downward, or tilts so that the front end portion is directed downward by its own weight. Then, the rear side portion of the restricting projection 403 and the front surface of the stopper portion 417 face each other and are substantially in contact with each other, and even if the restricting projection 403 tries to move backward, it comes into contact with and is supported by the stopper portion 417. Such movement is restricted. Therefore, for example, even if a game ball guided by the magnet M is pressed against the restricting protrusion 403 or the pachinko machine 10 is vibrated, a force directed backward is applied to the restricting protrusion 403. Thus, it is possible to prevent the restriction protrusion 403 from moving backward. Therefore, the above-mentioned effect of preventing illegal entry can be surely achieved.

  In addition, the regulation protrusion 403 that does not protrude into the game area is supported by the guide hole 416 and the lower wall portion 414 and is inclined upward toward the front. Further, the guide hole 416 is inclined upward toward the front. With these configurations, the restricting protrusion 403 cannot protrude forward unless it slides obliquely upward. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the restricting protrusion 403 protrudes into the game area due to vibration of the pachinko machine 10 or the like, even though there is no illegal act of attracting and guiding the game ball to the magnet M. can do. For this reason, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the flow of the game ball is hindered by the restricting protrusion 403 and a disadvantage is caused to a good-willed player.

  Since the restriction protrusion 403 is heavier at the front part than the rear protrusion part than the guide protrusion 452, the restriction protrusion 403 that is attracted to the magnetized game ball and protrudes into the game area is moved away from the magnet M. Even if it becomes free, it takes a posture that tilts downward toward the front. That is, the restricting protrusion 403 that is attracted to the magnetized game ball and protrudes into the game area does not retract backward unless an external force is applied. Therefore, by visually recognizing the regulation protrusion 403, it is possible to reliably grasp the presence or absence of fraud using a magnet. In addition, since it is necessary to retract the restricting protrusion 403 in order to resume the game, game hall officials must confirm the situation before the game is resumed. Therefore, the above-described effects can be achieved more reliably.

  In addition to the configuration of the present embodiment, the restriction projection 403 is allowed to slide forward when not protruding into the game area, but the rearward movement of the restriction protrusion 403 when protruding into the game area is restricted. Such a configuration can be realized. For example, a magnetic sensor, a solenoid, and a wiring for connecting these to a control device (main control device 261, etc.) are provided, and a solenoid plunger is projected based on the detection of the magnetic sensor, so that the magnetized game ball It is also conceivable to support the rear side of the restricting protrusion 403 that has been attracted and protruded to restrict the rearward movement of the restricting protrusion 403. However, in this case, there is a possibility that the configuration becomes significantly complicated. Further, for example, a regulating member that can be projected and retracted inside the accommodating portion 406 and a spring that applies a force to the regulating member in a direction protruding inward of the accommodating portion 406 are provided and retracted (second state). When the restricting protrusion 403 is brought into contact with the side surface of the restricting protrusion 403 in the protruding direction, and the restricting protrusion 403 is attracted to the magnetized game ball and protrudes (when in the first state), the restricting member is moved into the housing portion A configuration that protrudes inside 406 and supports the rear side of the restricting protrusion 403 is also conceivable. However, in this case, the protrusion from the restricting protrusion 403 may be hindered by the stress received from the restricting member.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, in order to prevent the regulating protrusion 403 from sliding backward, a driving means such as a solenoid or wiring for connecting the driving means to the control device is separately provided or the driving means is driven. There is no need to set control processing or the like, and it is possible to prevent complication of configuration and increase in cost. Further, there is no member that obstructs the forward sliding of the restricting protrusion 403, and the restricting protrusion 403 can be smoothly protruded. In addition, compared to the case where a magnetic sensor is used as a countermeasure against fraud using a magnet, the cost can be reduced and the wiring connecting the magnetic sensor and the control device can be cut or the magnetic sensor can be cut. It is possible to avoid a situation where the function does not function when the reaction value is not set properly.

  Further, in this embodiment, the insertion hole 431 is formed below the life nails 441 and 442, so that the direction in which the game ball guided by the magnet M approaches the restricting protrusion 403 is narrowed upward. In accordance with this, by allowing the restricting projection 403 to project obliquely upward, the restricting projection 403 can be projected relatively smoothly toward the game ball approaching from above. Furthermore, since the protruding direction of the restricting protrusion 403 is obliquely upward, for example, compared to a case where the restricting protrusion 403 protrudes in the horizontal direction, the game ball approaching from above is positioned at an earlier stage (positioned above). In stage), you can begin to protrude into the gaming area. Therefore, before the game ball that is guided by the magnet and moves between the life nails 441 and 442 passes through the front of the regulation projection 403, the distance between the regulation projection 403 and the glass unit 137 is equal to or less than the diameter of the game ball (first It is possible to prevent the situation where the illegal entry into the first opportunity handling unit 33 (the entrance 33a) is permitted.

  In addition, since the pair of plate glasses 137a and 137b are unitized (as the glass unit 137) and attached to the front frame set 14, it is possible to prevent the plate glass 137b from rattling (displacement in the front-rear direction) and the like. As a result, it is possible to suppress a situation in which a manufacturing error occurs in the distance between the rear glass plate 137b and the game board 30, that is, the front-rear width of the game area, and the pass restriction agent 401 does not function properly. .

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10. The main controller 261 (main board) of the pachinko machine 10 is equipped with a CPU 501 as a one-chip microcomputer that is an arithmetic unit. The CPU 501 includes a ROM 502 that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 501 and fixed value data, and a RAM 503 that is a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 502 is executed. Various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated.

  The RAM 503 is a stack area that stores the contents of the internal registers of the CPU 501, the return address of a control program executed by the CPU 501, and a work area (work area) that stores various flags, counters, I / O values, and the like. ) And a backup area 503a.

  The RAM 503 is configured to retain (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 313 even after the pachinko machine 10 is turned off, and is stored in the stack area, work area, and backup area 503a. All data is backed up.

  In the backup area 503a, when the power is cut off due to a power failure or the like, the power of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before the power is turned off when the power is turned on again. (Similarly) is an area for storing stack pointers, values of registers, I / O, and the like. Writing to the backup area 503a is executed when the power is turned off by a normal process. Conversely, the restoration of each value written to the backup area 503a is a main process at power-on (including power-on due to power failure cancellation, and so on). Executed in Note that a power failure signal SK1 output from a power failure monitoring circuit 542, which will be described later, is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 501 when a power failure occurs due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Due to the occurrence, the power failure process (NMI interrupt process) is immediately executed.

  Note that if data stored in at least the stack area and the backup area 503a is backed up, it is not always necessary to back up data stored in all areas. For example, the data stored in the stack area and the backup area 503a may be backed up, and the data stored in the work area may not be backed up.

  An input / output port 505 is connected to the CPU 501 incorporating the ROM 502 and RAM 503 via a bus line 504 including an address bus and a data bus. A RAM erase switch circuit 543, a payout control device 311, a sub control device 262, a special display device 43, a normal symbol display device 41, and other switches (not shown) are connected to the input / output port 505. With this configuration, the special display device 43 and the normal symbol display device 41 described above are directly controlled by the main control device 261. On the other hand, the decorative symbol display device 42 is controlled via the sub-control device 262.

  The sub-control device 262 (sub-control board) includes a CPU 551 that is an arithmetic unit, various control programs executed by the CPU 551, a ROM 552 that stores fixed value data, and various control programs that are stored in the ROM 552. In addition to a RAM 553 that is a memory for temporarily storing data, an input / output port 554, a bus line 555, various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit (not shown) are also provided. The RAM 553 is a memory that temporarily stores work data and flags used when the CPU 551 executes various programs.

  A CPU 551, ROM 552, and RAM 553 are connected to the input / output port 554 via a bus line 555 and a display control device 45 is connected. Further, the speaker SP, various illumination units, and lamps 102 to 104 are connected to the input / output port 554.

  The CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 causes the display control device 45 to execute display control based on, for example, a command signal (for example, a variation pattern command) transmitted from the main control device 261 and causes the decorative symbol display device 42 to display the display control device. As described above, in the present embodiment, the special display device 43 controlled by the main control device 261 displays whether or not it is a big hit, and the decorative symbol display device 42 controlled by the sub control device 262. Then, display according to the display of the special display device 43 is performed.

  The payout control device 311 controls the payout device 358 (payout motor) to perform payout control of prize balls and rental balls. The CPU 511 that is an arithmetic unit includes a ROM 512 that stores a control program executed by the CPU 511, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 513 that is used as a work memory or the like.

  The RAM 513 of the payout control device 311, like the RAM 503 of the main control device 261, has a stack area for storing the contents of the internal registers of the CPU 511 and the return address of the control program executed by the CPU 511, various flags and counters, A work area (work area) in which values such as I / O are stored, and a backup area 513a are provided.

  The RAM 513 is configured to hold (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 313 even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off, and all stored in the stack area, work area, and backup area 513a. Data is backed up. Note that if data stored in at least the stack area and the backup area 513a is backed up, it is not always necessary to back up data stored in all areas. For example, the data stored in the stack area and the backup area 513a may be backed up, and the data stored in the work area may not be backed up.

  The backup area 513a has a stack pointer, each register at the time of power off, each register, so that the power of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before the power is turned off when the power is turned off. This is an area for storing values such as I / O. The writing to the backup area 513a is executed when the power is turned off by the main process, and the restoration of each value written to the backup area 513a is executed in the main process when the power is turned on. As with the CPU 501 of the main controller 261, the power failure signal SK1 is input to the NMI terminal of the CPU 511 from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When input to the CPU 511, NMI interrupt processing as power failure processing is immediately executed.

  In the work area, a payout permission flag for which the payout control device 311 is set to allow the payout of prize balls, a command reception flag set when a command transmitted from the main control device 261 is received, and the main control device 261 And a command buffer for storing a command transmitted from. The work area is provided with a payout number storage area for storing the number of game balls to be paid out.

  The payout permission flag is a flag for setting a prize ball payout permission, and is turned on when a specific command for permitting the payout of the prize ball is transmitted from the main control device 261 and received, and is initially set. It is turned off when it is restored before the process or power shutdown. In the present embodiment, the specific commands are a payout initialization command for instructing the initial processing of the RAM 513 of the payout control device 311, a prize ball command for instructing payout of a prize ball, and the main controller 261 having been restored to power. There are three payout return commands to be transmitted in this case.

  The command reception flag is a flag for confirming whether or not the payout control device 311 has received a command, and is turned on when any command is received. Similar to the payout permission flag, an initial setting process or power-off is performed. It is turned off when returning to the front, and turned off when the command received by the command determination process is determined.

  The command buffer is configured by a ring buffer that temporarily stores commands transmitted from the main control device 261. The ring buffer has a predetermined storage area, and commands are stored with regularity from the beginning to the end of the storage area. When commands are stored in all storage areas, the ring buffer is at the start of the storage area. The return command is configured to be updated. Therefore, when the command is stored and when the command is read, the storage pointer and the read pointer in the command buffer are updated, and the command is stored and read based on each pointer.

  An input / output port 515 is connected to the CPU 511 incorporating the ROM 512 and the RAM 513 through a bus line 514 including an address bus and a data bus. A RAM erase switch circuit 543, a main control device 261, a firing control device 312, and a payout device 358 (payout motor and payout detection switch) are connected to the input / output port 515, respectively.

  The launch control device 312 permits or prohibits the launch of the game ball by the launch device 70, and the launch device 70 is permitted to drive when predetermined conditions are met. Specifically, a firing permission signal is output from the payout control device 311, a sensor signal is detected that the player is touching the handle 18, and a firing stop switch that stops firing is operated. On the condition that it is not done, the launching device 70 is driven, and the game ball is launched at an intensity corresponding to the operation amount of the handle 18.

  The display control device 45 executes the variable display of the decorative symbols on the decorative symbol display device 42 in accordance with an instruction from the sub-control device 262. The display control device 45 includes a CPU 521, a program ROM 522, a work RAM 523, a video RAM 524, a character ROM 525, a video display processor (VDP) 526, an input port 527, an output port 529, and bus lines 530 and 531. And. An input / output port 554 of the sub control device 262 is connected to the input port 527. In addition, a CPU 521, a program ROM 522, a work RAM 523, and an image controller 526 are connected to the input port 527. An output port 529 is connected to the VDP 526 via a bus line 531, and a decorative symbol display device 42 as a liquid crystal display device is connected to the output port 529.

  The CPU 521 of the display control device 45 receives the display command transmitted from the sub-control device 262 via the input port 527 and analyzes the received command or performs predetermined arithmetic processing based on the received command to control the VDP 526 ( Specifically, internal command generation for VDP 526 is performed. Thereby, display control in the decorative symbol display device 42 is performed.

  The program ROM 522 is a memory that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 521 and fixed value data. The work RAM 523 is a memory that temporarily stores work data and flags used when the CPU 521 executes various programs. It is.

  The video RAM 524 is a memory for storing display data to be displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42, and the display content of the decorative symbol display device 42 is changed by rewriting the contents of the video RAM 524. The character ROM 525 is a memory that stores character data such as symbols displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42.

  The VDP 526 is a kind of drawing circuit that directly operates an LCD driver (liquid crystal driving circuit) incorporated in the decorative symbol display device 42. Since the VDP 526 is an IC chip, it is also referred to as a “drawing chip”, and the substance of the VDP 526 can be said to be a microcomputer chip with a dedicated firmware for drawing processing. The VDP 526 adjusts the respective timings of the CPU 521, the video RAM 524, etc. to intervene in reading and writing data, and reads the display data stored in the video RAM 524 at a predetermined timing and causes the decorative symbol display device 42 to display it.

  The power supply device 313 includes a power supply unit 541 that supplies power to each unit of the pachinko machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 542 that monitors power interruption due to a power failure, and a RAM erase switch circuit 543 connected to the RAM erase switch 323. And. The power supply unit 541 supplies necessary operation power to the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like through a power supply path (not shown). As its outline, the power supply unit 541 takes in AC 24 volt power supplied from the outside, generates + 12V power for driving various switches and motors, + 5V power for logic, backup power for RAM backup, etc. These + 12V power supply, + 5V power supply and backup power supply are supplied to the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like. Note that operation power (+12 V power, +5 V power, etc.) is supplied to the launch control device 312 via the payout control device 311.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 542 is a circuit that outputs a power failure signal SK1 to each NMI terminal of the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 and the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 542 monitors the DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 541. The power failure signal SK1 is output to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. Based on the output of the power failure signal SK1, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 recognize the occurrence of a power failure and execute a power failure process (NMI interrupt processing).

  The power supply unit 541 normally outputs an output of 5 volts, which is a drive voltage of the control system, for a time sufficient to execute the process at the time of a power failure even after the DC stable voltage of 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. Configured to maintain the value. Therefore, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 can normally execute and complete the power failure process.

  The RAM erase switch circuit 543 is a circuit that takes in the switch signal of the RAM erase switch 323 and clears backup data in the RAM 503 of the main controller 261 and the RAM 513 of the payout controller 311 in accordance with the state of the switch 323. When the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed, the RAM erase switch circuit 543 outputs a RAM erase signal SK2 to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. When the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on with the RAM erase switch 323 pressed (including power-on due to power failure cancellation), the data in the respective RAMs 503 and 513 are cleared in the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. The

  In addition, it is not limited to the description content of embodiment mentioned above, For example, you may implement as follows.

  (A) In the above-described embodiment, the passage restriction character 401 is provided corresponding to the first opportunity corresponding unit 33 (the entrance 33a), but the installation position of the passage restriction character 401 is particularly limited. Instead, for example, it is provided corresponding to other ball entry means (ball entry means such as the general winning port 31, the second opportunity corresponding port 34, the variable winning device 32, etc.), or corresponds to the ball entering port 151 of the center frame 47. May be provided. Of course, even if the restricting protrusion 403 does not appear in the vicinity of the corresponding entering means, the restricting protrusion 403 is arranged on the flow path where the game ball launched by the launching device 70 reaches the entering means. It is also possible to prevent illegal entry into the entry means. Further, for example, when the restricting projection 403 is made to appear and disappear near the end portion (near the return ball prevention member 53) of the parallel portion (guide passage) of the inner and outer rail constituting portions 51 and 52, the game ball attracted to the magnet in the guide passage is Thus, it is possible to prevent a situation in which it flows into the game area inside the inner rail constituting portion 51.

  In the above embodiment, the front end portion of the restriction projection 403 is configured to be accommodated inside the accommodation portion 406. However, in the state where the restriction projection 403 is retracted, the first opportunity corresponding unit 33 (incoming ball) of the game ball For example, even if the restricting protrusion 403 is retracted and displaced backward as much as possible (even if the restricting protrusion 403 is in the second state) A configuration in which the front end portion of the restricting protrusion 403 protrudes into the game area may be employed. In addition, a recess corresponding to the shape of the base 405 may be formed on the front surface of the game board 30 so that the base 405 does not protrude forward from the front surface of the game board 30 (so as to be immersed in the game board 30). Good.

  (B) The shape and size of the accessory body 402 and the restricting protrusion 403 are not particularly limited, and the restricting protrusion 403 can protrude into the game area when a magnet (a game ball magnetized by the magnet) approaches. It suffices to be configured.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the accessory body 402 is integrally formed of resin, but the left and right side wall portions 412 and 413 of the housing portion 406 are configured as separate parts so that the restriction protrusion 403 is sandwiched later. Both may be fixed (screw fixing, locking mechanism, adhesive, heat welding, etc.).

  In addition, the passage restriction object 401 and the first opportunity corresponding unit 33 (a base portion of the first opportunity corresponding port 33 that is abutted and fixed to the front surface of the game board 30) may be integrally formed, or the passage restriction may be formed. The accessory 401 may be attached and fixed to the first opportunity corresponding unit 33. In this case, it is possible to prevent the possibility that the positional relationship between the passage restricting agent 401 and the first trigger corresponding unit 33 is shifted due to a manufacturing error (shift of the mounting position).

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the passage restricting object 401 is screwed with the base portion 405 provided at the front end portion of the storage portion 405 being in contact with the front surface of the game board 30, but for example, the front end portion of the storage portion 406 A base portion is provided so as to extend in the outer circumferential direction of the housing portion 406 from a portion separated from the rear of the gaming board 30 by about the thickness of the game board 30, and the front side of the housing portion 406 is inserted into the insertion hole 431 from the back side of the game board 30. Screws may be fixed with the front face in contact with the back face of the game board 30. In addition, the base part (405) which contact | abuts the front surface and the back surface of the game board 30 is abbreviate | omitted, and the passage restriction | limiting part 401 can be attached to the game board 30 only by fitting an accommodating part in the insertion hole formed in the game board 30. In this case, however, the passage restricting member 401 cannot be positioned in the front-rear direction, and the protrusion length of the restricting protrusion 403 may vary. For this reason, it is desirable to provide a base portion (405) that comes into contact with the front surface or the back surface of the game board 30.

  Further, the restriction protrusion 403 does not need to be entirely constituted by a soft magnetic material, and at least a part of the restriction protrusion 403 is constituted by a magnetic material, and a magnet (a game ball magnetized by the magnet) approaches the magnet. It is sufficient that it is attracted to and can protrude into the game area. Note that at least a part of the restricting projection 403 may be formed of a hard magnetic material. However, so that the game ball is not attracted to the restricting protrusion 403 and the restricting protrusion 403 is pushed forward by the game ball in spite of the fact that the cheating using the magnet is not performed, It is desirable to use a hard magnetic material that is weak as much as possible, or to limit the entire restricting protrusion 403 to a part instead of a hard magnetic material, or to cover the hard magnetic material with another material (resin). . For example, when the restriction protrusion 403 is formed of a hard magnetic material and other materials, the proportion of the hard magnetic material may be reduced. Further, the material of the accessory main body 402 is not particularly limited, and may be made of, for example, a metal having weak magnetism.

  In addition, the protruding direction of the restricting protrusion 403 is not particularly limited. For example, the restricting protrusion 403 may protrude in the normal direction of the game board 30, and is inclined to the left and right with respect to the normal direction of the game board 30. Alternatively, it may protrude in a direction (left-right direction) orthogonal to the normal direction of the game board 30. However, since it is expected that the magnet is applied to the front surface of the glass unit 137 in the case of an illegal act such as guiding the game ball to the entrance means using the magnet and entering it, the protrusion of the restricting projection 403 is made smooth. In order to achieve this, it is desirable that the restricting protrusion 403 is configured to protrude forward.

  In the above embodiment, the regulation protrusion 403 is located behind the front surface of the base 405 in a normal time when a game is performed, but it is allowed to enter the first opportunity corresponding unit 33 in the normal time. If so, the restricting protrusion 403 may protrude into the game area. For example, the restricting protrusion is configured to be slidable left and right, and is arranged so as to be vertically aligned with the life nail 441 (442) in the normal state (second state), but the magnet approaches the life nail 441, 442. A configuration in which the restricting protrusion slides and is positioned between the life nails 441 and 442 (first state) may be employed.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the guide hole 416 is formed in the housing portion 406 (left and right side wall portions 412 and 413), and the guide protrusion 452 is formed in the regulation projection 403 (projection body 451). While forming the projection, a guide hole (long hole) may be formed in the regulation projection 403. Even in the case of adopting this configuration, the restricting protrusion 403 is attracted to the magnetized game ball and protrudes into the game area (the guide protrusion formed in the housing portion 406 is behind the guide hole formed in the restricting protrusion 403. When the center of gravity of the restricting protrusion 403 is positioned in front of the guide protrusion in a state where the restricting protrusion 403 is in contact with the edge, the magnet M moves away, and the restricting protrusion 403 protruding into the game area becomes free. In this case, the front end portion can be inclined naturally downward.

  Further, the configuration of the stopper portion 417 is not particularly limited, and when the restricting protrusion 403 protrudes into the game area and the front end portion tilts downward, the restricting protrusion 403 comes into contact with the rear end edge of the restricting protrusion 403. It suffices if the rearward displacement can be restricted. For example, the stopper portion 417 may be formed so as to protrude from the left side wall portion 412 or the right side wall portion 413 of the accommodating portion 406 to the inside of the accommodating portion 406, or downward from the intermediate position in the front-rear direction of the upper wall portion 411. You may form so that it may protrude.

  (C) As shown in FIG. 13A, in the case where the restricting protrusion 403 is configured to be able to protrude forward until it substantially comes into contact with the glass unit 137 (sheet glass 137b), A stepped portion 491 may be formed so that the front side of the stepped portion 491 is one step higher than the rear side. As a result, the restriction projection 403 is pressed against the game ball guided by the magnet at a stage just before the protrusion length of the restriction projection 403 is maximized and the rear side of the restriction projection 403 is positioned forward of the stopper portion 417. Even if the rearward stress is received, the stepped portion 491 is supported in contact with the front surface of the stopper portion 417 as shown in FIG. Can be regulated. In the state where the stepped portion 491 and the front surface of the stopper portion 417 are in contact with each other, it is desirable that the distance between the regulating projection 403 and the glass unit 137 is equal to or less than the diameter of the game ball.

  (D) In the above embodiment, after the restricting protrusion 403 protrudes into the game area, the front end portion is tiltable so as to face downward, but it may be configured not to tilt. For example, as shown in FIG. 14, the vertical width of the hollow portion 702 a formed inside the accommodating portion 702 through which the restriction protrusion 701 is inserted is configured to be substantially the same as the vertical width of the restriction protrusion 701, The columnar protrusion 704 protruding sideways from the wall portion is inserted into a long hole 705 extending in the front-rear direction formed in the side wall portion of the accommodating portion 702, so that the restriction protrusion 701 is configured to be slidable back and forth. Also good.

  Moreover, the upper side of the front end portion of the regulation protrusion 701 in the figure is chamfered. Hereinafter, of the side portions formed on the front upper portion of the restriction projection 701 by chamfering in this way, the portion that is in contact with the game ball that is guided by the magnet and moves downward is pressed downward. Part 711. Further, the protrusion 704 (the long hole 705) is provided at a position higher than the receiving edge portion 711. By the way, when the regulation protrusion 701 (the receiving edge part 711) is pressed downward and backward by the game ball moving downward, as described above, the protrusion 704 is higher than the receiving edge part 711. Therefore, almost all the force received from the game ball is a force that rotates the restricting protrusion 701 counterclockwise in FIG. 14 with the protrusion 704 as an axis. Therefore, even if the above-described force is received from the game ball, the restricting protrusion 701 comes into pressure contact with the upper wall portion and the lower wall portion of the housing portion 702 and is difficult to move backward. For example, when the projection 704 is below the portion (receiving side portion 711) that comes into contact with the game ball and receives a downward and rearward force in the regulation projection 701 (that is, the front upper portion of the regulation projection 701) 14 is not chamfered), the force acting downward on the receiving edge portion 711 is a force that rotates the restricting projection 701 counterclockwise in FIG. On the other hand, the force acting backward is a force that causes the restricting protrusion 701 to rotate clockwise in FIG. 14, so that the restricting protrusion 701 moves backward when receiving a force from the game ball as compared to the above configuration. Easy to move. In addition, in the up-and-down direction, the said effect is more likely to be shown, so that the receiving edge part 711 and the protrusion 704 are spaced apart.

  (E) In the above embodiment, there is provided a detecting means capable of detecting that the restricting protrusion 403 protrudes into the game area (displaced from the second state to the first state), and based on the detection of the detecting means. Thus, the game may be interrupted, notification by lamp or voice, or notification to the hall computer may be performed. For example, as shown in FIG. 15, the light emitting portion 802 that is fixed so as to face the guide hole 416 with respect to the left side wall portion 412 of the housing portion 406 (the right side wall portion in FIG. 15, which is a rear view of the accessory body 402). And a light receiving unit 803 fixed to face the guide hole 416 with respect to the right side wall 413 (left side wall in FIG. 15). More specifically, in a state where the restricting protrusion 403 is accommodated in the accommodating portion 406 (a state where the restricting protrusion 403 is not protruded), the restricting protrusion 403 blocks light from the light emitting portion 802 to the light receiving portion 803, and the restricting protrusion 403 enters the game area. When protruding, the light from the light emitting unit 802 is detected by the light receiving unit 803 through the pair of guide holes 416. When the light receiving unit 803 detects light from the light emitting unit 802, the detection signal is output to the main control device 261, and the main control device 261 sends a signal corresponding to the detection signal to the external relay terminal plate. Through 240, it is configured to transmit to the management control device on the game hall side. By adopting this configuration, it is possible to deal with fraud quickly.

  (F) You may implement as a different type of pachinko machine from the said embodiment. In addition to pachinko machines, various game machines such as an arrangement ball machine and a sparrow ball similar thereto may be used. For example, the game board is provided with a start opening and a variable winning device unit, and the variable winning device unit is temporarily opened based on the game ball entering the start opening. When a game ball that has entered the internal area enters a specific ball portion provided in the internal area of the variable winning device, a special gaming state occurs, and the variable winning device unit is repeatedly opened and closed. In a gaming machine that allows game balls to enter, to enter the operating area, the internal area of the variable winning device, the internal area of the variable winning apparatus, etc. The restricting projection 403 may be provided so as to be capable of appearing and retracting in correspondence with a ball entrance, a special prize opening, or the like.

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The technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment will be described below.

  In general, a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine includes a game board and a glass provided in front of the game board, and most of the space between the game board and the glass is a game ball launched by a launching device. It is a game area that is guided and flows down. When a game ball enters a ball entry means provided in the game area, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the player. In addition, for example, when a game ball enters a specific entry means (operating port) among the entry means, whether or not a big hit state is generated is determined, and if the winning lottery is won and a big win state occurs Some players can win many prize balls (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-14661).

  By the way, since the game ball is made of iron (steel ball), for example, when a strong magnet is applied to the glass in front of the game area, the game ball launched by the launcher is attracted to the magnet through the glass. Accordingly, there is a possibility that an illegal act of guiding the game ball to the ball entry means and entering it by moving the magnet attracting the game ball may occur.

  On the other hand, it is conceivable that a magnetic sensor is mounted on the back of the game board or the like to notify the occurrence of the illegal act. However, even if the notification is made, the game ball actually enters the entrance means, so for example, the game hall related person can operate the game machine based on the entrance (award ball, jackpot state, etc.) ) Or disable continuation of the game.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and its purpose is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing an illegal act such as guiding a game ball to a predetermined area of the game area using a magnet. It is to provide.

Means 1. A game comprising a substantially plate-like game board and a transparent member extending substantially parallel to the surface (front surface) of the game board, and a game medium made of a magnetic material moves between the game board and the transparent member. A gaming machine having an area,
A passage restriction means comprising a movable member displaceable between a first state for restricting passage of the game medium at a predetermined portion of the game area and a second state for allowing passage of the game medium at the predetermined portion;
The movable member is at least partially made of a magnetic material, and when the magnet approaches the predetermined portion, the movable member in the second state is attracted to the magnet and becomes the first state. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the means 1, when the magnet approaches the movable member in the second state, the movable member is in the first state and the passage of the game medium is restricted. Therefore, by placing the passage restriction means in the proper place, illegal acts such as using a magnet to illegally guide the game medium to a predetermined area of the game area (for example, a winning means that allows the game medium to win). It can be effectively prevented.

  The “magnetic material” of this means means a “soft magnetic material” or “temporary magnet” that is attracted to a magnet but does not have the properties of a magnet when not placed in a magnetic field. Further, the movable member is attracted to the magnet and displaced to the first state, thereby inhibiting the movement of the game medium in a predetermined direction or changing the traveling direction of the game medium. As long as it is, various configurations can be employed. In addition, the game board may extend along a substantially vertical direction. Furthermore, examples of the “game medium made of a magnetic material” include “game balls” and the like, and a game area in which game balls launched by a predetermined launch device are guided between the game board and the transparent member. It is good as well. In addition, when the magnet approaches, the movable member may be directly attracted to the magnet and project, or may be attracted to the magnetized game medium (for example, a game ball) and project.

Mean 2. A game area comprising a substantially plate-like game board and a transparent member extending substantially parallel to the surface (front surface) of the game board, and a game medium made of a magnetic material moves between the game board and the transparent member. A gaming machine comprising:
Passage restricting means comprising a movable member that is displaceable between a first state projecting to a predetermined part of the game area and a second state not projecting to the game area;
At least a part of the movable member is made of a magnetic material, and when the magnet approaches the predetermined portion, the movable member in the second state is attracted to the magnet and becomes the first state. A gaming machine characterized by

  According to the means 2, when the magnet approaches the movable member in the second state, the movable member projects into the game area and enters the first state. Therefore, by arranging the passage restricting means at an appropriate position, the movable member can be protruded into the game area so as to prevent the game medium guided by the magnet from going. As a result, the same effects as those of the means 1 are basically obtained.

Means 3. A game board extending along a substantially vertical direction; and a transparent member extending in front of the game board and substantially parallel to a front surface of the game board, and a predetermined launching device between the game board and the transparent member. A gaming machine having a gaming area where a game ball launched by is guided,
In addition to having a ball entry means that allows a game ball flowing down the game area to enter,
Passage regulation provided with a movable member that is displaceable between a first state that restricts entry of game balls into the entry means and a second state that permits entry of game balls into the entry means. With means,
At least a part of the movable member is made of a magnetic material, and when the magnet approaches the ball entry means, the movable member in the second state is attracted to the magnet and enters the first state. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the means 3, the game ball is illegally entered using the magnet by the passage restricting means having the movable member that restricts the entry of the game ball into the entrance means when the magnet approaches. It is possible to effectively prevent an illegal act of entering the ball means. As a result, the same operational effects as those of the means 1 and 2 are basically obtained.

  The “game area” means “area between the game board and the transparent member”. In other words, the game area in the narrow sense means “an area that can be visually recognized through a transparent member, and that the game ball can enter a predetermined entry means when the game ball flows down”. However, the above-described effects can be obtained even if the passage restricting means is provided in the “guide passage for guiding the game ball launched by the launching device to the upper side of the game area (in the narrow sense)”. For example, by installing a passage restricting means in the vicinity of the exit of the guide passage, it becomes impossible to allow the game ball attracted to the magnet in the guide passage to flow into the narrowly-defined game area, and as a result, the game ball becomes the entrance means. It is possible to prevent illegal acts such as guiding and entering a ball. Further, in the game area, there are also parts (warp flow path, stage, etc.) where the game ball can flow or roll among members (center frame, etc.) that are provided on the game board and are visible through the transparent member. included.

  In addition, “the movable member can be displaced in the front-rear direction” may be used. That is, it is expected that the magnet for guiding the game ball is applied in front of the transparent member. For this reason, by making the movable member protrude forward, the protrusion of the movable member can be made relatively smooth. Generally, when a game ball enters the ball entry means, a predetermined benefit (a winning ball is obtained, a big hit state where a large number of game balls can be obtained is generated, or a big hit state is generated is generated. Such as a winning lottery).

  Means 4. 4. The means according to claim 1, wherein the passage restricting means includes a maintaining means that restricts displacement of the movable member in the first state toward the second state. 5. Gaming machine.

  According to the means 4, the movable member in the first state is restricted from being displaced to the side in the second state by the maintaining means. For this reason, even if the force to the side which will be in a 2nd state is applied with respect to the movable member in a 1st state by pressing the game ball induced | guided | derived to a magnet to a movable member, a movable member will be It is possible to prevent a situation such as displacement to the second state. Therefore, the operational effects of the above means 1 to 3 are surely achieved. In addition, since the movable member in the first state is maintained in that state, the presence or absence of fraud using the magnet can be reliably grasped by visually recognizing the movable member.

  Means 5. The movable member in the first state has at least a first position where displacement to the side that becomes the second state is restricted by the maintaining means, and displacement to the side that becomes the second state. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the gaming machine is configured to be displaceable to an allowable second position.

  For example, when it is assumed that the displacement of the movable member to the second state side is regulated or allowed by displacing the maintaining means, a separate mechanism for displacing the maintaining means (driving means such as a solenoid) And springs are required. On the other hand, in the means 5, the movable member is displaced between the first position and the second position, so that the displacement of the movable member to the second state side is restricted and the displacement is allowed. Switch to the state. Therefore, the complication of the configuration can be suppressed.

  In addition, in the operation of the game ball guided by the magnet or the game ball flowing down the game area, the movable member can be displaced from the second position to the first position, but the second position is changed from the first position to the second position. It is desirable that the structure cannot be displaced to a position. That is, it is desirable to match the direction of displacement from the second position to the first position with the moving direction of the game ball. For example, with regard to the passage restricting means provided immediately above the ball entering means that opens upward, It may be the first position by sliding or tilting downward from the position 2. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent a situation in which an upward force is applied to the movable member and the movable member is displaced to the second position. In addition, since the movable member at the first position cannot be displaced to the second position unless it is slid or tilted upward, the movable member is moved to the second position along with the vibration of the gaming machine. It is possible to suppress a situation such as displacement. Furthermore, the direction of displacement of the movable member at the first position toward the second position becomes a game medium (a predetermined area in the game area where the passage restricting means (the movable member) is disposed ( It may be in the opposite direction to the flow direction of the game ball. In this case, even if the game medium is guided by the magnet and pressed against the movable member, the movable member cannot be displaced to the second position. Therefore, the movable member in the first state can be operated by operating the magnet. It is possible to prevent the act of displacing to the second state side.

Means 6. The passage restricting means includes an accommodating portion that extends in the front-rear direction and into which the movable member is inserted,
By providing guide means extending in the front-rear direction with respect to one of the side surface of the movable member or the side wall portion of the accommodating portion, and providing the shaft portion inserted into the guide means with respect to the other, the movable member is It is configured to be slidable in the front-rear direction between the first state and the second state, and configured to be tiltable about the shaft portion in the first state,
The movable member slides forward along the guide means from the second state to become the second position in the first state, and the tip of the movable member protruding into the game area The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the first position is achieved by tilting downward.

  According to the means 6, the configuration of the means 5 can be realized relatively easily. In addition, since the movable member at the first position cannot be displaced to the second position unless it is tilted upward, the movable member is displaced to the second position along with the vibration of the gaming machine. Such a situation can be suppressed. Further, the displacement direction of the movable member from the second position to the first position is a direction from the top to the bottom, which is also the flow-down direction of the game medium (game ball). For example, in general, the ball entry means is designed so that the game ball can enter the ball by naturally flowing down the game area. Then, when the direction of displacement to the first position is matched with the flow-down direction of the game ball, for example, the movable member at the second position is forcibly pushed to enter the ball entry means with the game ball guided by the magnet. Even if it is pressed, the movable member is only displaced to the first position, so naturally the movable member cannot be displaced to the second state and the game ball cannot enter the entry means. Accordingly, illegal entry of game balls using magnets can be reliably prevented.

  In addition, the game hall related person opens the door body that is provided so as to be openable and closable with respect to the gaming machine main body including the game board and has the transparent member, and uses the key to open the movable member in the first position. By pushing up the front end and displacing it to the second position, the movable member can be displaced to the second state relatively easily. Accordingly, it is possible to relatively smoothly cope with the illegal act. Further, the maintaining means may be integrally formed with the accommodating portion. In this case, it is possible to simplify the configuration of the passage restriction means.

Mean 7 The maintaining means is provided so as to protrude inside the housing portion,
When the movable member is in the first position, the base end portion of the movable member and the maintaining means face each other in the direction of displacement of the movable member toward the second state.
When the movable member is in the second position, the base end portion of the movable member and the maintaining means do not face each other in the displacement direction of the movable member toward the second state. A gaming machine according to claim 6.

  According to the means 7, the maintaining means faces the proximal end portion of the movable member when the movable member is in the first position, and does not face the proximal end portion of the movable member when the movable member is in the second position. That is, when a stress is applied to the side that becomes the second state with respect to the distal end portion of the movable member at the first position, the proximal end portion of the movable member abuts on the maintaining means, When displacement of the movable member to the second state side is restricted, and stress is applied to the second state side of the tip of the movable member at the second position The displacement of the movable member toward the second state is allowed without the proximal end of the movable member coming into contact with the maintaining means. Therefore, the effect of the means 6 is more reliably achieved.

  Means 8. The gaming machine according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the movable member has a center of gravity located in front of the shaft portion at least when the movable member is in the first state.

  According to the means 8, when the movable member in the first state is pivotally supported in the shaft portion, the front end portion is tilted downward. Therefore, for example, when the magnet moves away from the movable member in the second position and the movable member can move freely, the movable member tilts so that the front end portion is directed downward by its own weight, and becomes the first position. As a result, once the first state is reached, the first state is maintained, and the effect of being able to grasp the presence or absence of fraudulent activity by visually recognizing the movable member is reliably exhibited.

  Means 9. The game machine according to any one of means 1 to 8, wherein the movable member slides obliquely upward when the movable member changes from the second state to the first state.

  According to the means 9, the movable member in the second state does not enter the first state unless it is slid obliquely upward. Therefore, the movable member in the second state is displaced to the first state due to the vibration of the gaming machine, etc., even though there is no illegal act of attracting and guiding the game ball to the magnet. Can be prevented. For this reason, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the flow of the game ball is hindered due to the movable member being in the first state unnecessarily, resulting in a disadvantage to a bona fide player.

  When the movable member only slides between the first state and the second state in a posture inclined upward toward the first state side, the game ball guided by the magnet For example, when a downward force is applied to the tip of the movable member in the first state, a force is applied to the movable member toward the second state, so that the movable member is in the second state. There is a concern that it will be displaced to the side. In this regard, by adopting a configuration in which the movable member tilts in the first state as in the above-described means 6, the tip of the movable member in the posture (first position) inclined upward in the first state is adopted. When a downward force is applied to the movable member, the movable member may be displaced to a posture inclined downward toward the first state or a posture (second position) in which the longitudinal direction extends substantially horizontally. it can. For this reason, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the movable member is displaced to the second state when the distal end portion of the movable member in the first state is pushed downward while the operational effect of the means 9 is achieved. it can.

  The basic configuration of various gaming machines to which the above means are applied is shown below.

  A. The game machine is a ball game machine. As a more detailed mode example, “an operation means (game ball launching handle) operated by a player, a launching means (shot motor, etc.) for playing and launching a game ball based on an operation of the operation means, A ball ball game machine including a game area where a game ball is guided and each ball entry means (general prize opening, variable prize winning device, operation opening, etc.) arranged in the game area.

  B. The gaming machine is a bullet ball gaming machine having a gaming area extending in a substantially vertical direction. As a more detailed mode example, “an operation means (game ball launching handle) operated by a player, a launching means (shot motor, etc.) for playing and launching a game ball based on an operation of the operation means, The game balls are guided and extended along a substantially vertical direction (for example, the game area is constituted by a game board surface), and each ball entry means (general winning mouth, And a ball game machine configured to be able to visually recognize the behavior of a game ball flowing down the game area.

  C. The gaming machine is a pachinko machine or a gaming machine equivalent to a pachinko machine.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 11 ... Outer frame, 12 ... Inner frame, 14 ... Front frame set, 15 ... Lower plate, 19 ... Upper plate, 30 ... Game board, 33 ... First opportunity corresponding unit 137 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS ... Glass unit as transparent member, 261 ... Main control device, 311 ... Dispensing control device, 401 ... Pass restriction agent as passage restriction means, 402 ... Main body, 403 ... Restriction protrusion as movable member, 405 ... Base , 406... Storage portion, 416... Guide hole as guide means, 417... Stopper portion as maintenance means, 452.

By the way, in the game area where nails, various accessories, etc. are arranged, there is an area where it is preferable that the game ball moves smoothly, and it is required to move the game ball smoothly there.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably moving a game ball in a game area .

The gaming machine of the present invention is
A substantially plate-like game board extending along a substantially vertical direction, and a transparent member extending substantially in parallel with the front surface of the game board in front of the game board, between the game board and the transparent member , with Yu technique medium comprises a game area to move to a gaming machine player nails and character object are provided in the game area,
The accessory includes a substantially flat base portion attached with a rear surface in contact with the front surface of the game board,
The base portion is formed with a nail hole penetrating in the front-rear direction for attaching the game nail to the game board .

According to the present invention , the game ball can be suitably moved in the game area .

Claims (1)

A substantially plate-like game board extending along a substantially vertical direction, and a transparent member extending substantially in parallel with the front surface of the game board in front of the game board, between the game board and the transparent member, A gaming machine having a game area in which a game medium made of a magnetic material moves, and having a winning means into which the game medium can enter in the game area,
A movable member displaceable between a first state that restricts the passage of the game medium immediately above the predetermined winning means and a second state that permits the passage of the game medium immediately above the predetermined winning means; ,
An accommodating portion for accommodating the movable member in the second state;
Pass regulation means comprising: maintenance means for regulating displacement of the movable member in the first state to the second state side;
The movable member is at least partially made of a magnetic material, and when the magnet approaches the predetermined winning means, the movable member in the second state is attracted to the magnet and the first It becomes the state of
One of the side surface of the movable member or the side wall portion of the housing portion is provided with guide means extending in the front-rear direction, and the other is provided with a shaft portion inserted through the guide means,
The movable member is configured to be slidable in the front-rear direction between the first state and the second state along the guide means, and centering on the shaft portion in the first state Tilt between a first posture in which displacement to the second state side is restricted by the maintaining means and a second posture in which displacement to the second state side is allowed Configured and possible
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the movable member in the second posture in the first state is brought into the first posture by tilting in a direction in which a tip end side protruding to the game area is lowered.

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