JP2014018271A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of attaining effective utilization of a side region in a game region.SOLUTION: In a Pachinko game machine 10, a first starting gate 18A is provided in a side region in which a display decoration frame 23 and a guide rail 12 oppositely face laterally in a game region R1, and a side jackpot hole 50 is provided adjacently to an entry restricting wall 23D of the display decoration frame 23 in the lower part of the first starting gate 18A. In the side edge on the opposite side from the display decoration frame 23 in the side jackpot hole 50, a guiding member 60 is provided which guide game balls to the side jackpot hole 50. As a result, a winning boundary line segment N, which connects from an uppermost position P0 of the guiding member 60 to an intersection P3 of the display decoration frame 23 through a lower right corner P2 of a ball entry game 18G, can be assumed as a substantial winning hole of the side jackpot hole 50. Therefore, a game player can enjoy through visual recognition a state in which a game ball passing through the winning boundary line segment N moves in a high probability downstream region K and enters the side jackpot hole 50.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that includes a gaming area in which a game ball can flow down on the front surface of a gaming board, and that the gaming area is surrounded by a surrounding wall.

  Conventional gaming machines are generally equipped with a liquid crystal monitor for effecting a game in the center of the game area, and the effect member side edge protruding wall protruding from the side edge of the liquid crystal monitor to the front of the game board and the surrounding wall are games. It faces in the left-right direction of the board. In the game area, a gate through which a game ball can pass, a so-called windmill or the like is disposed in a side area sandwiched between the effect member side edge protruding wall and the surrounding wall, while passing through the side area. In the lower area where the game balls flow down, a regular prize opening that is always open, a large prize opening that is opened and closed by a swing door, and a guide member that guides the game balls are arranged in each prize opening (for example, Patent Documents). 1).

JP 2007-252629 (FIG. 3)

  By the way, in the conventional gaming machine described above, the change in the flow of the game ball is less in the side area than in the lower area in the game area, and the side area is not effectively used.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of effectively using a side area in a gaming area.

  In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the invention of claim 1 includes a game board having a game area in which a game ball can flow down on the front surface, and a surrounding wall that projects from the front surface of the game board and surrounds the game area And a game effect member arranged in the game area to produce an effect according to the game situation, and arranged on the side edge of the game effect member, projecting from the front surface of the game board, and facing the surrounding wall in the left-right direction of the game board Projecting from the front side of the stage member side edge protruding wall and the game board, the side area sandwiched between the stage member side edge protruding wall and the surrounding wall of the game area is divided into a plurality of flow down paths that allow the game ball to flow down. In a gaming machine having a plurality of flow path dividing protrusions, a side member region has a plurality of flow path dividing protrusions below the plurality of flow path dividing protrusions, adjacent to the face of the effect member side edge protruding wall facing the surrounding wall. It is arranged and opens upward, or it surrounds the effect member side edge protruding wall A winning opening that allows a player to enter or pass a game ball and give a profit to the player when entering or passes, and from the opening edge of the winning opening to the surrounding wall. The guide member has a winning guide surface that extends obliquely upward and can guide the game ball to the winning opening, and is provided between the guiding member and the surrounding wall, and is laterally disengaged through which the gaming ball that has come off the winning opening can pass. A ball passageway is provided, and a line segment that horizontally connects the top end position of the winning guide surface and the projecting member side edge protruding wall is rotated from below to above about the top end position of the winning guide surface. The line segment when it comes into contact with the flow path dividing protrusion is defined as a winning boundary line segment, and the area surrounded by the winning boundary line segment, the winning guide surface, and the projecting member side edge protruding wall is defined as a winning boundary line segment. In addition to the area not surrounded by the winning guide surface and the projecting member side edge protruding wall, A high-probability flow-down area that is easy to pass through, and a plurality of flow-path dividing protrusions are arranged so that the high-probability flow-down area is large enough for one or more game balls to enter, It is characterized in that a ball entry part into which a game ball can enter is not provided at the intersection with the winning boundary line segment.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, a front opening is formed at a position adjacent to the effect member side edge protruding wall on the front surface of the game board, and a lower edge portion of the front opening is formed. A front / rear pivot lid that pivots back and forth with respect to the center is provided, and when the front / rear pivot lid is pivoted forward to an open state, a winning opening is formed between the front / rear pivot lid and the front opening. On the other hand, when the front / rear rotating lid is rotated rearward to be in a closed state, the game ball can pass through the front of the front / rear rotating lid.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the winning opening is opened on the surface of the effect member side edge protruding wall facing the surrounding wall, and the lower edge of the winning opening is centered. It is characterized in that a left and right rotating lid that rotates left and right to open and close the winning opening is provided, and the left and right rotating cover when the winning opening is opened is used as a guide member.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, a projecting portion projecting toward the surrounding wall is provided on the projecting member side edge projecting wall, and a lower portion of the projecting portion is provided. And a winning boundary line segment is configured such that the winning boundary line intersects with a rear surface portion extending downward from the projecting portion of the effect member side edge projecting wall.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects of the present invention, the flow path dividing projecting portion in contact with the winning boundary line has a gate-shaped structure through which a game ball can pass inside. The entrance gate is formed with a first flow path on the inside of the entrance gate and a second flow path on the enclosure wall side from the entrance gate. It is characterized in that it is divided from the ball gate into a third flow path on the side of the effect member side edge protruding wall.

[Invention of Claim 1]
In the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the side area in the game area is divided into a plurality of flow paths by a plurality of flow path dividing protrusions. And, in the side area, below the plurality of flow path dividing protrusions, a winning hole through which a game ball can enter or pass is provided and arranged on the effect member side edge protruding wall side, and the opening edge of the winning hole A guiding member that extends obliquely upward from the winning wall toward the winning wall and is capable of guiding the game ball to the winning opening, and further, a side that allows the gaming ball that is outside the winning hole to pass between the guiding member and the surrounding wall. Since it is a dislodging ball passage, whether it flows down the side area and wins directly to the winning opening, is guided by the guiding member, or wins away from the winning opening, and passes through the lateral off-ball passage It is possible to be interested in the flow of game balls in the side area in the game area. Here, a line segment that horizontally connects the top end position of the winning guide surface that guides the game ball to the winning opening of the guiding member and the effect member side edge protruding wall is centered on the top end position of the winning guide surface. The line segment when it first turns and touches the downflow path dividing protrusion is defined as a winning boundary line segment, and the area surrounded by the winning boundary line segment, the winning guide surface, and the effect member side edge protruding wall, Assuming that the high-probability flow area is more likely to enter or pass the winning opening than the area not surrounded by the winning boundary line, the winning guide surface, and the projecting member side edge protruding wall, the flow path is divided into the high-probability flow area. Since there is no protrusion, there is little change in the flow direction of the game ball in the high probability flow area. That is, the winning boundary line segment can be regarded as a substantial winning opening to the winning opening. Since the high probability flow area is large enough to allow one or more game balls to enter, the game ball that has passed the winning boundary line that is the actual winning opening moves through the high probability flow area. The player can view and enjoy the appearance of entering the winning entrance. Thereby, it is possible to have a higher interest in the flow of the game ball in the side area in the game area, and to effectively use the side area. It should be noted that the high-probability flow area does not have to have a flow path dividing protrusion that divides the flow path of the game ball into a plurality, and is an obstacle protrusion that can simply collide with the game ball without dividing the flow path of the game ball. If it exists, it may be provided in the high probability flow-down region or may not be provided. Specifically, for example, when providing an obstacle protrusion, an obstacle nail as an obstacle protrusion or an obstacle protrusion protruding from a game board is located at a position less than one game ball away from the effect member side edge protrusion wall. It may be provided, or the obstacle protrusion may not be provided.

[Invention of claim 2]
In the gaming machine of claim 2, a front opening is provided at a position adjacent to the effect member side edge protruding wall on the front surface of the game board, and a front / rear rotating lid that rotates about the lower edge of the front opening. Since the prize opening is formed between the front and rear pivot lid and the front opening when the front and rear pivot lid is in the open state, it can be opened and closed, compared to the case where a prize opening that is always open is provided. Thus, a change occurs in the flow of the game ball in the side area in the game area, and it is possible to make the person more interested and to effectively use the side area.

[Invention of claim 3]
In the gaming machine according to claim 3, a winning opening that is open on a surface facing the surrounding wall of the effect member side edge protruding wall is provided, and the left and right rotation that rotates left and right around the lower edge of the winning opening Since the prize opening is opened and closed by the lid, the flow of the game ball in the side area in the game area changes compared to the case where a prize opening that is always open is provided, and this makes the game more interesting. Thus, the side area can be effectively used.

[Invention of claim 4]
In the gaming machine according to claim 4, since the projecting portion projecting toward the surrounding wall is provided on the projecting member side edge projecting wall, and the winning opening is disposed below the projecting portion, the side region is formed at the upper end portion of the projecting portion. In addition to being squeezed, the side area is expanded when it passes through the protrusion, and a change occurs in the flow of the game ball. In addition, since the winning boundary line segment is configured to intersect with the back surface part extending downward from the projecting portion on the effect member side edge protruding wall, when the game ball flows down to the back surface part side, the winning boundary line segment is exceeded. It becomes easy to win a prize opening. That is, it is easier for the game ball to win the prize opening if it flows down toward the back side than the game ball flows down the side area relatively straight. Thereby, it is possible to entertain the player with an interest in the fact that the game ball enters the back surface side of the side wall protruding wall on the effect member.

[Invention of claim 5]
According to the gaming machine of claim 5, since the flow path dividing projection that the winning boundary line is in contact with is a ball gate, the flow of the game ball in the side area is more complicated than when the nail is used, The preference is improved.

Front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention Front view of game board Partial enlarged view of the left side area in the game area Partial enlarged view of the left side area in the game area Partial enlarged view of the left side area of the gaming area in the second embodiment Partial enlarged view of the left side area of the gaming area in the third embodiment Partial enlarged view of the left side area of the gaming area in the fourth embodiment Partial enlarged view of the left side area of the gaming area in the fifth embodiment Partial enlarged view of the left side area of the gaming area in other embodiment (4) Partial enlarged view of the left side area of the gaming area in other embodiment (4) Partial enlarged view of the left side area of the gaming area in other embodiment (4) Partial enlarged view of the left side area of the gaming area in other embodiment (4)

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine 10 to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, the direction in which the player faces the pachinko gaming machine 10 is referred to as the “front-rear direction”. The surface of the pachinko gaming machine 10 that faces the player is “front”, and the opposite side is “ It will be called "rear face". Further, in the description of each part or each part constituting the pachinko gaming machine 10, the “right side” means the right side when the part or each part is viewed from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10, and the opposite side is referred to. Let's say “left side”.

  A glass window 95W is provided in the central portion of the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 10, and the game area R1 is visible through the glass window 95W. Further, a decorative lamp 97 is provided on the upper and both sides of the glass window 95W in the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 10, and speakers 98 and 98 are provided on both upper corners. These decorative lamp 97 and each speaker 98 bulge to the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  Below the glass window 95W, an upper plate 26 and a lower plate 27 are provided in two upper and lower stages. The upper plate 26 and the lower plate 27 bulge out in front of the pachinko gaming machine 10 like the speaker 98. An operation knob 28 is provided at the lower right corner of the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 10. When the operation knob 28 is operated, the game balls stored in the upper plate 26 are sequentially ejected toward the game area R1.

  The game area R1 is a substantially circular area surrounded by the guide rail 12 (corresponding to the “enclosure wall” of the present invention) in the front surface of the generally square game board 11 shown in FIG. The guide rail 12 is composed of first and second sheet metal rails 12A and 12B formed by curving a strip-shaped metal plate in an arc shape, and the first sheet metal rail 12A is substantially the upper side of the peripheral portion of the game area R1. The second sheet metal rail 12B is arranged along the portion excluding about a quarter circumference, and covers the peripheral part of the upper substantially 1/4 circumference that the first sheet metal rail 12A opens from above. Is arranged.

  A main display device 13 according to the “game effect member” of the present invention is provided at a position closer to the upper side of the game area R1. The main display device 13 is composed of a liquid crystal module (specifically, a TFT-LCD module), and is disposed at the back of a display hole 11A formed through the game board 11. Specifically, a support frame member (not shown) is fixed to the opening edge of the display hole 11A on the rear surface side of the game board 11, and the main display device 13 is attached to the rear end portion of the support frame member to thereby display the main display. The liquid crystal screen 13G of the device 13 faces forward through the display hole 11A.

  A display decorative frame 23 (corresponding to the “effect member side edge protruding wall” of the present invention) is attached to the opening edge of the display hole 11A on the front surface of the game board 11. An entry restriction wall 23D protruding forward from the game board 11 is provided on the upper side portion and both side portions of the display decoration frame 23, and the entry restriction wall 23D allows the display hole 11A from the upper side and both sides of the display hole 11A. The game ball is restricted from entering inside. Further, a mounting wall 23 </ b> F projects over the entire side of the display decorative frame 23. The mounting wall 23F is provided with a plurality of screw holes (not shown), the screws are inserted into the screw holes with the mounting wall 23F overlapped with the opening edge of the display hole 11A, and the display decoration frame 23 is played. It is fixed to the plate 11. An inclined surface is formed on the outer edge of the mounting wall 23F, so that the game ball can smoothly ride on the mounting wall 23F. 2-4, the part which protruded from the front surface of the game board 11 among the display decoration frames 23 is shown by hatching.

  The upper left portion of the display decorative frame 23 is a stepped portion 23A that is curved away from the guide rail 12, and the right side of the stepped portion 23A is higher than the left side. As a result, the game balls that are driven into the game area R1 flow down to the right game area R1 over the stepped portion 23A depending on the shooting speed of the game ball, and the left game area collides with the stepped portion 23A. They are divided into those that flow down to R1. A protrusion 23B that protrudes toward the guide rail 12 is provided on the left side of the display decorative frame 23, and the lower portion of the protrusion 23B is curved toward the side away from the guide rail 12 (extends downward from the protrusion 23B). ) A curved portion 23C (corresponding to the “back surface portion” according to the present invention). As a result, an area on the left side of the display decoration frame 23 in the game area R1 (hereinafter, simply referred to as “left-side area” or the like) is narrowed by the protruding portion 23B and curved when passing between the protruding portion 23B and the guide rail 12. The portion 23C is configured to spread in the left-right direction.

  Below the display decoration frame 23 in the game area R1, a first start winning opening 14A, a second starting winning opening 14B, a big winning opening 15 and an out opening 16 are arranged in order from the top, and A plurality of general winning ports 20, 21 are provided on the left and right sides of the first and second start winning ports 14A, 14B. Further, the second start gate 18B is provided in the right side region of the game region R1, while the first start gate 18A, the side big prize opening 50, and the windmill 17 are sequentially arranged from the top in the left side region. Is provided. Further, in the game area R1, a plurality of nails 11N stand up over the entire outer area of the display decoration frame 23. The first and second start gates 18A and 18B, the windmill 17 and the nail 11N project to the front side of the game board 11, and the front side of the game ball cannot flow down. Of these first and second start gates 18A and 18B, windmill 17 and nail 11N, the one that can divide the flow path of the game ball into a plurality of flow paths is the “flow path split projection according to the present invention. Is equivalent to.

  Next, each required part will be described in further detail. The first and second start gates 18A and 18B include a gate gate 18G having a gate-like structure through which game balls can dive and pass, and a mounting wall 18F extends from the side of the ball gate 18G. . As shown in FIG. 3, the entrance gate 18G has a substantially rectangular shape when viewed from the front. As with the mounting wall 23F, the mounting wall 18F is provided with a screw hole, and the screw is inserted into the screw hole with the mounting wall 18F overlapped with an opening edge of a through hole (not shown) formed in the game board 11. The first and second start gates 18A and 18B are fixed to the game board 11. Note that the outer edge portion of the mounting wall 18F is also an inclined surface so that the game ball can smoothly ride on the mounting wall 18F.

  Further, the first and second start gates 18A and 18B are arranged at least one game ball away from the entry restriction wall 23D of the display decoration frame 23 and at least one game ball away from the guide rail 12. Has been placed. Thereby, the first and second start gates 18A and 18B allow the game ball to pass through the entrance gate 18G, and the second downflow path L2 through which the game ball passes the guide rail 12 side from the entrance gate 18G. And the third falling flow path L3 passing through the display decoration frame 23 side from the entrance gate 18G (see FIG. 4). In FIG. 4, the flow path of the game ball is indicated by arrows.

  When a game ball passes through the entrance gate 18G (first flow path L1) among the plurality of flow paths L1 to L3, gate switches (not shown) built in the first and second start gates 18A and 18B are used. The passing of the game ball is detected. Then, the determination is made based on this detection signal, and the determination result is displayed in the normal symbol display area 38 in the lower left corner of the liquid crystal screen 13G.

  In the normal symbol display area 38, when the detection switch provided in the first and second start gates 18A and 18B detects the passage of the game ball, for example, a number from “0” to “9” is predetermined. After a variable display over a period, a predetermined number is fixedly displayed. For example, in the case where the final number displayed is an odd number, it becomes “winning” and the second start winning opening 14B is opened, so that the game ball can easily win. In addition, for example, up to four game balls that have passed through the first and second start gates 18A and 18B while the normal symbol display area 38 is variably displayed are displayed with the number of LED lights not shown. Is done.

  The general winning ports 20, 21 have a so-called pocket structure and are open to the upper surface of the member protruding from the front surface of the game board 11, and are opened upward with a size that allows one game ball to enter. Yes. When the game balls enter the general winning ports 20 and 21, for example, four game balls are paid out to the upper plate 26 as prize balls.

  The first and second start winning ports 14A and 14B form a so-called pocket structure and open upward. The upper surface opening of the first start winning opening 14A arranged on the upper side is sized to receive game balls one by one. The second start winning opening 14B disposed on the lower side is disposed directly below the first start winning opening 14A. The opening width of the second start winning opening 14B is also large enough to accept game balls one by one. Movable wings 14C, 14C are provided on both the left and right sides of the upper opening of the second start winning opening 14B. These movable blades 14C and 14C are always in an upright state. In this standing state, winning of a game ball to the second start winning opening 14B is prohibited.

  On the other hand, when the winning / failing determination result by winning to the first and second start gates 18A and 18B becomes “winning” (a predetermined symbol (for example, odd symbol) meaning winning is displayed on the normal symbol display unit 38). The second start winning opening 14B is opened. That is, the movable wings 14C and 14C provided in the second start winning opening 14B are tilted left and right over a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds). When the movable wings 14C and 14C fall to the left and right, the game balls can be won at the second start winning opening 14B by being guided by the fallen movable wings 14C and 14C.

  When a game ball wins one of the first and second start winning ports 14A, 14B, a sensor provided in each start winning port 14A, 14B detects the game ball, and in advance based on the detection signal. A predetermined predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are paid out to the upper plate 26. Further, when a game ball wins at each start winning opening 14A, 14B, a right / no-go determination right for determining whether or not to perform “big hit game” is generated, and the determination result is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 13G.

  Specifically, three special symbols 13A, 13B, and 13C on the left, middle, and right are normally displayed side by side on the liquid crystal screen 13G. Each of these special symbols is composed of, for example, a plurality of types representing numbers “0” to “9”. Usually, a predetermined type of each special symbol 13A, 13B, 13C is stopped. It is displayed. Then, when a game ball wins in either of the start winning ports 14A, 14B, these three special symbols 13A, 13B, 13C are displayed in a variable manner (scrolled up and down), and based on the result of the determination of success / failure After a predetermined time, for example, the special symbols 13A, 13B, and 13C are stopped and displayed in the order of left, middle, and right. At this time, when the determination result is “win”, for example, when all the special symbols 13A, 13B, and 13C are the same symbol, that is, when they are double-tipped (the state shown in FIG. 2), the game is played. Transition to the “hit game state”. On the other hand, when the determination result is “out”, the combination is displayed in a stopped state other than a double-hull, followed by “normal game state” that is not “hit game state”.

  In addition, when the special symbols 13A, 13B, and 13C are stopped in the order of left, right, and center after the variable display, the left and right special symbols 13A, 13C are the same. There is a case where the middle special symbol 13B is variably displayed in a state where the symbol is stopped first. When the reach state is reached, a predetermined reach effect image (for example, a character image) is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 13G. It should be noted that the reach state is “variable in which a combination of a specific display mode big hit is easily displayed in a stage before the display result is stopped and displayed after the special symbol of the variable display portion is variably started. If it is a “display state for making the player think that the display mode has been achieved”, the left and right special symbols 13A and 13C exemplified above are not limited to those having the same symbol.

  Here, while the special symbols 13A, 13B, and 13C are variably displayed on the liquid crystal screen 13G or during the “big hit game”, the number of game balls won in each start winning opening 14A, 14B is a predetermined number. When the special symbol 13A, 13B, 13C is stopped and displayed with a combination of symbols that are out of place, or when the “big hit game” ends, the special symbol 13A, 13B, 13C is again stored based on the reserved memory. Fluctuation display is started. Note that the accumulated count number (holding number) of the present embodiment is notified to the player by the number of lighting of the special symbol holding number display unit 37 in the lower right corner of the liquid crystal screen 13G. In addition, the determination result of the special symbol is displayed by lighting patterns of a plurality of LEDs (not shown) in conjunction with the special symbols 13A, 13B, and 13C displayed on the liquid crystal screen 13G.

  The big prize opening 15 is open to the front of the game board 11 and has a horizontally long shape, and is always closed by the movable door 15T. As described above, when the special symbols 13A, 13B, and 13C are stopped and displayed with a doublet, the movable door 15T falls to the front side and the special winning opening 15 is opened (the state shown in FIG. 2), and the movable door 15T is guided. As a result, the game ball can be won in the big prize opening 15. When a game ball wins the big winning opening 15, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are paid out to the upper plate 26.

  Here, when the movable door 15T is opened and closed, it is referred to as “round”. In one round, the movable door 15T has been opened for 30 seconds or a game is played in the grand prize opening 15. The process ends when any of the end conditions of 10 balls has been won first. Further, the “big hit game” is continued up to, for example, 16 rounds.

  FIG. 4 shows a side large winning opening 50 according to the “winning opening” of the present invention. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, after the “big hit game” is finished, a “privilege game” in which the player has an advantage over the normal game state is executed up to a preset number of times, and the game ball is first played during the bonus game. When winning is made at the first and second start winning openings 14A, 14B and the result of the determination is “winning”, the left winning area is replaced with the large winning opening 15 provided in the lower area of the gaming area R1. The side large winning opening 50 provided is configured to be opened. In addition, the bonus game is in a probabilistic gaming state in which the probability of winning or failing the special symbol is higher (30/630) than the normal time (3/630), and the first and second start gates The probability of occurrence of “winning” in 18A and 18B is high, and the game state becomes a short time state that makes it easy to win the second start winning opening 14B, only the probability variation game state, only the short time state, etc. Is included.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the side large winning opening 50 is disposed on the lower side of the curved portion 23 </ b> C in the display decoration frame 23, and has a rectangular front opening 50 </ b> K opened on the front surface of the game board 11. The opening 50K is normally closed by a front / rear rotation lid 50T (the state shown in FIGS. 2 and 3). The front / rear rotation lid 50T has a flat plate shape and can be rotated back and forth around its lower edge. When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the front / rear rotation lid 50T is in each round for a predetermined period (for example, the opening time of the front / rear rotation lid 50T has reached 30 seconds, or the game ball is placed in the side large winning opening 50. The period until the end condition such as whether or not 10 were won first is satisfied) and the upper edge of the front / rear rotation lid 50T and the upper edge of the front opening 50K. A side large winning opening 50 is formed between them, and a game ball can be won.

  Here, the front opening 50K is covered by the protrusion 23B of the display decoration frame 23 located on the upper side (directly above), and the right opening edge of the front opening 50K is the entry restriction wall 23D of the display decoration frame 23. When the game ball flows down to the curved area (back side) surrounded by the curved portion 23C and the side large winning opening 50 of the display decorative frame 23, The sphere is guided to the entrance restriction wall 23D of the display decoration frame 23, and it becomes easy to win the side large winning opening 50. That is, the curved area (between the curved portion 23C and the side large winning opening 50 of the display decorative frame 23 rather than the game ball flowing down from the entrance gate 18G on the guide rail side, that is, the second downflow path L2. It is easier to win the side large winning opening 50 when the game ball flows down through the third flow path L3. On the other hand, when the front / rear rotation lid 50T is rotated rearward to be in a closed state, the game ball passes through the front of the front / rear rotation lid 50T. In addition, when a game ball wins the side large winning opening 50, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are paid out to the upper plate 26.

  A guide member 60 that is formed integrally with the display decorative frame 23 and protrudes from the front side of the game board 11 is provided at the left opening edge of the side large winning opening 50. The guide member 60 is disposed directly below the entrance gate 18G of the first start gate 18A and extends obliquely upward toward the guide rail 12 (from the guide rail 12 side toward the side large winning opening 50. Extending downward). In addition, the guide member 60 has an end on the side large winning opening 50 side at the height of the upper end of the front / rear rotation lid 50T when the front / rear rotation lid 50T is tilted forward as shown in FIG. The winning guide surface 60G, which is the upper surface thereof, is a flat inclined surface inclined toward the front opening 50K. Thus, the game ball can be smoothly guided to the side large winning opening 50.

  A plurality of nails 11N that can divide a game ball into a plurality of flow-down areas are provided on the guide rail 12 side opposite to the display decoration frame 23 side in the left side area of the game area R1, and the nail 11N is used to play a game. The sphere is guided to the guide member 60 or guided downward through a laterally off-sphere passing path L4 provided on the left side of the guide member 60.

  Here, the winning entrance of the side large winning opening 50 will be described in detail. “Winning entrance” means “the one that is the furthest away from the winning entrance in the flow path of a game ball composed of a winning entrance or a game nail (game member) connected to the winning entrance” “A game nail connected to a winning opening” means a game nail or the like continuously arranged so that a game ball cannot pass between the game nails. In other words, the entry restriction wall 23D of the display decoration frame 23 that guides the game ball to the side large winning opening 50 and the winning guide surface 60G of the guide member 60 correspond to “a game nail or the like connected to the winning opening”. In general, the diameter of the game ball is 11 mm, the diameter of the pillar portion of the nail is 1.85 mm, and the diameter of the head portion of the nail is 4.2 mm.

  The top end position of the winning guide surface 60G that guides the game ball to the side large winning opening 50 of the guide member 60 is defined as the top end position P0 (the top of the arc in the case of an arc) and extends horizontally from the top end position P0. The intersection of the line segment H (dashed line shown in FIG. 4) and the display decoration frame 23 is defined as an intersection P1. Then, when this line segment H is rotated upward (counterclockwise direction in FIG. 4) along the entry restriction wall 23D of the display decoration frame 23 around the uppermost end position P0 of the winning guide surface 60G, When the line segment H reaches the intersection P3, the line segment H contacts the lower right corner P2 of the entrance gate 18G of the first start gate 18A for the first time. The line segment H connecting the uppermost position P0 and the intersection P3 at this time becomes the winning boundary line segment N of the side large winning opening 50, and can be regarded as a substantial winning entrance to the side large winning opening 50. it can.

  Here, since the winning entrance of the grand prize opening is defined to be more than 55 mm and not more than 135 mm, the first start gate 18A is arranged so that the length of the winning boundary line segment N is within the above range. Has been. The “big prize opening” means “a prize opening that makes it easy to win a prize when an accessory is activated in the prize opening”. Further, in the present embodiment, the prize winning entrance has been described by taking the prize winning opening (side prize winning opening 50) as an example as the “winning prize opening” according to the present invention. For example, the length of the winning boundary line segment N is 55 mm or less. In this case, it is possible to apply the present invention as a winning entrance at the openable start winning opening, and when the length of the winning boundary line segment N is 13 mm or less, the start winning winning that is not of the gate and openable type is possible. The present invention can be applied as a winning entrance at the mouth.

  An area surrounded by the winning boundary line segment N, the winning guide surface 60G, and the display decoration frame 23 (hatched hatched portion shown in FIG. 4) is the winning boundary line segment N, the winning guide surface 60G, and the display decoration frame. This is a high-probability flow-down area K in which a game ball is more likely to win the side large winning opening 50 than in the area not surrounded by 23. In the high probability flow-down area K, one or more game balls can be entered (can be included), and a plurality of nails 11N that can divide the game ball into a plurality of flow paths are not provided. There is little change in the flow direction of the game ball in K, and most of the game balls that have flowed into the high-probability flow region K can easily win the side large winning opening 50. In addition, a substantial winning entrance is formed without providing a pitching portion where a game ball can be pitched at the intersection P1 between the display decoration frame 23 (direction member side edge protruding wall) and the winning boundary line segment N. Is possible. The entrance gate 18G of the first start gate 18A corresponds to the “downflow path dividing protrusion” of the present invention.

  The description regarding the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has been described above. Next, the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described. When a plurality of game balls are sequentially driven into the game area R1 by operating the operation knob 28, the game balls collide with the nail 11N or the step portion 23A of the display decorative frame 23 and flow down to the left side area of the game area R1. And those that get over the stepped portion 23A and flow down to the right side region of the game region R1. When the game ball that has flowed down to the left side region flows down from the step portion 23A to the side of the protruding portion 23B and reaches the side of the curved portion 23C, the flow path is divided into a plurality of flows by the plurality of nails 11N. Part of the game balls flow down the second flow down path L2 on the left side from the entrance gate 18G, and another part flows down from the entrance gate 18G through the third flow down path L3 on the display decoration frame 23 side. A part flows down the first flow path L1 that passes through the entrance gate 18G (see FIG. 4).

  At this time, when the game ball passes through the entrance gate 18G, the normal symbol determination is executed, and the determination result is notified to the normal symbol display area 38. Then, some of the game balls that flowed down while randomly changing the flow direction win the first and second start winning holes 14A and 14B. Then, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are paid out to the upper plate 26 due to winning, and a determination of whether or not is made is performed, and the result of the determination is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 13G. That is, after the three special symbols 13A, 13B, and 13C are scroll-displayed in the vertical direction on the liquid crystal screen 13G based on the result of the determination, the special symbols 13A, 13B, and 13C are displayed in the order of left, right, and center. The stop determination is displayed, and the determination result is notified depending on whether or not the special symbols 13A, 13B, and 13C are the same.

  When the determination result is “hit”, all the special symbols 13A, 13B, and 13C on the left, middle, and right are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, and then “hit game” is started. That is, a game in which the movable door 15T that has closed the grand prize opening 15 falls forward over a predetermined period, and a game ball flowing down the game area R1 can win the big prize opening 15 with the movable door 15T as a guide. Is executed.

  When the “big hit game” is ended, in the present embodiment, the “special game” is executed. When the result of the determination of success / failure is a hit during the special game, the side big prize opening 50 is opened instead of the big prize opening 15. The big hit game is executed, and the player's attention can be gathered in one side area (the left side area in the present embodiment) of the game area R1. Further, in the privilege game according to the present embodiment, a probabilistic gaming state and / or a time-saving state that is advantageous to the player as compared to the normal gaming state. Then, when the game ball wins the first and second start winning holes 14A and 14B, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are paid out to the upper plate 26, and a determination is made. In the case of “winning”, the side large winning opening 50 is opened. Then, a game ball can be won in the side large winning opening 50. In the present embodiment, a limited number of bonus games are executed after the end of the big hit game. However, for example, it may be configured to determine whether or not to execute the special game at the time of the big hit. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which does not set the frequency | count of execution of a privilege game and performs a privilege game until it becomes a big hit next time.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the first starting gate 18A and the nail 11N are disposed above and to the side of the side large winning opening 50, and further, a laterally off ball is provided between the guide member 60 and the guide rail 12. Since the passing path L4 is used, the game ball that has flowed down the game area R1 flows down the left side area and contacts the first start gate 18A and the nail 11N and enters the high probability flow area K, and enters the side part. Whether to win the big prize opening 50, to be guided by the guiding member 60 and enter the high probability flow-down area K, or to exit the side big prize opening 50 and pass the laterally off ball passage L4 It is possible to make the player interested in the flow of the game ball in the side area in the game area R1.

  Moreover, when a game ball flows down into the curved area (back side) surrounded by the curved portion 23C and the side large winning opening 50 of the display decorative frame 23, it easily enters the high probability flow-down area K, and the side large prize is won. Since it is configured to make it easy to win the mouth 50, it is interesting that the game ball enters the back side of the curved area (back side) surrounded by the curved portion 23C and the side large winning port 50. Can entertain the player. Then, the winning side boundary line segment N (the line segment connecting P0, P2, and P3 from the uppermost position P0 of the winning guide surface 60G to the intersection P3 of the curved portion 23C (back surface portion)) shown in FIG. Since the player can be regarded as 50 substantial winning entrances, the player sees that the game ball that has passed the winning boundary segment N moves in the high probability flow-down area K and wins the side large winning opening 50. You can enjoy visually.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the front / rear rotation lid 50T is in the open state, the side large winning opening 50 is formed between the upper edge portion of the front / rear rotation lid 50T and the upper edge portion of the front opening 50K. Since it was made to do so, it can have the case where a game ball can pass the front of the side large winning opening 50 according to the open / closed state of the front / rear rotation lid 50T, and the case where it cannot pass, and the side large winning that is always open. Compared with the case where the mouth is provided, a change occurs in the flow of the game ball in the left side region in the game region R1, and it is possible to have a higher interest.

  As described above, according to the present invention, the first start gate 18A is provided in the side region (left side region) in the game region R1, and the side large winning opening 50 and the guide member 60 are disposed below the first start gate 18A. Thus, since the winning entrance of the side large winning opening 50 can be regarded as the winning boundary line segment N, it is more interested in the flow of game balls in the side area in the game area R1. It is possible to effectively use the side area.

[Second Embodiment]
A pachinko gaming machine 10V according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. This embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that a nail 11N is provided in the high probability flow-down region K. Specifically, in the high probability flow-down area K, a nail 11N (hereinafter, this nail 11N is distinguished from other nails 11N) at a position less than one game ball from the entry restriction wall 23D of the display decoration frame 23. Therefore, it is configured such that the game ball cannot pass between the obstacle nail 11R and the display decorative frame 23. That is, although the high probability flow-down area K is not divided into a plurality of flow-down paths by the obstacle nail 11R, the flow-down direction of the game ball can be slightly changed. It should be noted that the high-probability flow-down area K does not have to have a flow-path dividing protrusion that can divide the flow path of the game ball, as long as it can simply collide with the game ball without dividing the flow path of the game ball. In addition to the obstacle nail 11 </ b> R as the “obstacle protrusion” described above, a gaming member made of resin or the like may be used. Further, the number of the obstacle protrusions may be one or a plurality of obstacle protrusions may be provided.

  Even in such a configuration, the same effects as those of the first embodiment can be achieved, and a slight change can be caused in the flow of the game balls in the high probability flow-down region K. Can be improved.

[Third Embodiment]
A pachinko gaming machine 10W according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the first embodiment, the “downflow path dividing protrusion” according to the present invention is configured by the first start gate 18A. However, in the present embodiment, instead of the first start gate 18A, the nail 11N ( Hereinafter, in order to distinguish the nail 11N from the other nail 11N, a “boundary nail 11K” is arranged. In this embodiment, the line segment H extending from the uppermost end position P0 of the winning guide surface 60G is rotated upward (counterclockwise in FIG. 6), and the point P2 on the outer peripheral surface of the column portion of the boundary nail 11K. Is a winning boundary line segment N (a segment connecting P0, P2, and P3 from the uppermost position P0 of the winning guide surface 60G to the intersection P3 of the curved portion 23C (back surface portion)). .

  Even in such a configuration, the same effects as those of the first embodiment can be obtained. In FIG. 6, only the boundary nail 11 </ b> K among the plurality of nails 11 </ b> N is indicated by a two-dot chain line and a column part by a solid line.

[Fourth Embodiment]
A pachinko gaming machine 10X of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. This embodiment is different from the first embodiment in the configuration of the side large winning opening 70. The side large winning opening 70 of the present embodiment is provided in the entry restriction wall 23 </ b> D of the display decoration frame 23 and opens toward the guide rail 12. Further, the side large winning opening 70 is always closed by the left and right rotating lid 70T (the state of the one-dot chain line shown in FIG. 7), and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the lower end portion of the left and right rotating lid 70T is opened. The inner side face that opposes the side large winning opening 70 in the left and right rotating lid 70T (corresponding to the “guidance member” of the present invention) is turned counterclockwise around the center to open the side large winning opening 70. With this as a guide (corresponding to the “winning guide surface” of the present invention), the game ball can be won in the side large winning opening 70.

  In the present embodiment, the line segment H extending from the uppermost end position P0 of the left and right rotation lid 70T in a state where the left and right rotation lid 70T is rotated counterclockwise and stopped is upward (counterclockwise in FIG. 7). The line segment H when the first starting gate 18A and the lower right corner P2 are in contact with each other is the winning boundary line segment N (curved portion 23C (back surface portion) from the uppermost position P0 of the winning guide surface 60G. ) Is a line segment connecting P0, P2, and P3 up to the intersection P3. Even in such a configuration, the same effects as those of the first embodiment can be obtained.

[Fifth Embodiment]
A pachinko gaming machine 10Y according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the shape of the display decoration frame 23V is different from that of the display decoration frame 23 of the first embodiment. The display decorative frame 23V of the present embodiment has a configuration in which the left outer edge portion is bent substantially vertically from the step portion 23A (see FIG. 2) and extends linearly. Even in such a configuration, the winning boundary line segment N (the line segment connecting P0, P2, and P3 from the uppermost position P0 of the winning guide surface 60G to the intersection P3 of the display decoration frame 23 (direction member side edge protruding wall)). The same effects as those of the first embodiment can be obtained.

[Other Embodiments]
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment. For example, the embodiments described below are also included in the technical scope of the present invention, and various other than the following can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. It can be changed and implemented.

  (1) In the above embodiment, the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine. However, as long as it is a gaming machine, it may be provided in a coin gaming machine, a slot machine, an arrangement ball, or the like.

  (2) The winning guide surface 60G in the guide member 60 of the above embodiment is a flat inclined surface, but may be a curved surface, for example.

  (3) In the above embodiment, the flow path dividing projection (first start gate 18A, boundary nail 11K) is arranged in the left side area in the game area R1, but it may be in the right side area, The structure arrange | positioned in the right-and-left both-sides area | region may be sufficient.

  (4) The present invention is not limited to the first to fifth embodiments. For example, as shown in FIG. 9, in the fifth embodiment (see FIG. 8), instead of the first start gate 18A. 10 having a configuration in which the boundary nail 11K is arranged, or as shown in FIG. 10, a configuration in which a side large prize opening 70 and a left and right pivot lid 70T are provided instead of the side large prize opening 50 and the guide member 60. Or a combination of these configurations as shown in FIG. Also, as shown in FIG. 12, in the third embodiment (see FIG. 6), instead of the side large winning opening 50 and the guide member 60, a side large winning opening 70 and a left and right rotating lid 70T are provided. It may be. 9, 11, and 12, only the boundary nail 11 </ b> K among the plurality of nails 11 </ b> N, the head portion is indicated by a two-dot chain line and the column portion is indicated by a solid line.

10, 10V, 10W, 10X, 10Y Pachinko machine 11K Boundary nail (flow path dividing projection)
11R obstacle nail 12 guide rail (enclosure wall)
13 Main display device (game production member)
18A First starting gate 18G Entrance gate (downflow path dividing protrusion)
23, 23V display decorative frame (direction member side protruding wall)
23B Protruding part 23C Curved part (back face part)
23D Entrance Restriction Wall 50, 70 Side prize opening (winning entrance)
50K Front opening 50T Front / rear rotating lid 60 Guiding member 60G Winning guide surface 70T Left / right rotating lid (guidance member)
K High probability flow area L1 1st flow path L3 2nd flow path L3 3rd flow path L4 Side-off ball passage N N Prize boundary line

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the invention of claim 1 includes a game board having a game area in which a game ball can flow down on the front surface, and a surrounding wall that projects from the front surface of the game board and surrounds the game area And a game effect member arranged in the game area to produce an effect according to the game situation, and arranged on the side edge of the game effect member, projecting from the front surface of the game board, and facing the surrounding wall in the left-right direction of the game board Projecting from the front side of the stage member side edge protruding wall and the game board, the side area sandwiched between the stage member side edge protruding wall and the surrounding wall of the game area is divided into a plurality of flow down paths that allow the game ball to flow down. In a gaming machine having a plurality of flow path dividing protrusions, a side member region has a plurality of flow path dividing protrusions below the plurality of flow path dividing protrusions, adjacent to the face of the effect member side edge protruding wall facing the surrounding wall. It is arranged and opens upward, or it surrounds the effect member side edge protruding wall A winning opening that allows a player to enter or pass a game ball and give a profit to the player when entering or passes, and from the opening edge of the winning opening to the surrounding wall. The guide member has a winning guide surface that extends obliquely upward and can guide the game ball to the winning opening, and is provided between the guiding member and the surrounding wall, and is laterally disengaged through which the gaming ball that has come off the winning opening can pass. A ball passageway is provided, and a line segment that horizontally connects the top end position of the winning guide surface and the projecting member side edge protruding wall is rotated from below to above about the top end position of the winning guide surface. The line segment when it comes into contact with the flow path dividing protrusion is defined as a winning boundary line segment, and the area surrounded by the winning boundary line segment, the winning guide surface, and the projecting member side edge protruding wall is defined as a winning boundary line segment. In addition to the area not surrounded by the winning guide surface and the projecting member side edge protruding wall, A high-probability flow-down area that is easy to pass through, and a plurality of flow-path dividing protrusions are arranged so that the high-probability flow-down area is large enough for one or more game balls to enter, At the intersection with the winning boundary line, it is configured not to provide a pitching portion where a game ball can enter , and a projecting portion projecting toward the surrounding wall is provided on the projecting member side edge projecting wall. The winning opening is arranged below the portion, and the winning boundary line segment is characterized in that it is configured to intersect with the rear surface portion extending downward from the protruding portion of the effect member side edge protruding wall .

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects of the present invention, the downflow path dividing protrusion that is in contact with the winning boundary line is a gate-shaped structure through which a game ball can pass inside. The entrance gate is formed with a first flow path on the inside of the entrance gate and a second flow path on the enclosure wall side from the entrance gate. It is characterized in that it is divided from the ball gate into a third flow path on the side of the effect member side edge protruding wall.

[Invention of Claim 1]
In the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the side area in the game area is divided into a plurality of flow paths by a plurality of flow path dividing protrusions. And, in the side area, below the plurality of flow path dividing protrusions, a winning hole through which a game ball can enter or pass is provided and arranged on the effect member side edge protruding wall side, and the opening edge of the winning hole A guiding member that extends obliquely upward from the winning wall toward the winning wall and is capable of guiding the game ball to the winning opening, and further, a side that allows the gaming ball that is outside the winning hole to pass between the guiding member and the surrounding wall. Since it is a dislodging ball passage, whether it flows down the side area and wins directly to the winning opening, is guided by the guiding member, or wins away from the winning opening, and passes through the lateral off-ball passage It is possible to be interested in the flow of game balls in the side area in the game area. Here, a line segment that horizontally connects the top end position of the winning guide surface that guides the game ball to the winning opening of the guiding member and the effect member side edge protruding wall is centered on the top end position of the winning guide surface. The line segment when it first turns and touches the downflow path dividing protrusion is defined as a winning boundary line segment, and the area surrounded by the winning boundary line segment, the winning guide surface, and the effect member side edge protruding wall, Assuming that the high-probability flow area is more likely to enter or pass the winning opening than the area not surrounded by the winning boundary line, the winning guide surface, and the projecting member side edge protruding wall, the flow path is divided into the high-probability flow area. Since there is no protrusion, there is little change in the flow direction of the game ball in the high probability flow area. That is, the winning boundary line segment can be regarded as a substantial winning opening to the winning opening. Since the high probability flow area is large enough to allow one or more game balls to enter, the game ball that has passed the winning boundary line that is the actual winning opening moves through the high probability flow area. The player can view and enjoy the appearance of entering the winning entrance. Thereby, it is possible to have a higher interest in the flow of the game ball in the side area in the game area, and to effectively use the side area. It should be noted that the high-probability flow area does not have to have a flow path dividing protrusion that divides the flow path of the game ball into a plurality, and is an obstacle protrusion that can simply collide with the game ball without dividing the flow path of the game ball. If it exists, it may be provided in the high probability flow-down region or may not be provided. Specifically, for example, when providing an obstacle protrusion, an obstacle nail as an obstacle protrusion or an obstacle protrusion protruding from a game board is located at a position less than one game ball away from the effect member side edge protrusion wall. It may be provided, or the obstacle protrusion may not be provided.
Also, since the projecting part projecting toward the surrounding wall is provided on the projecting member side edge projecting wall, and the winning opening is disposed below the projecting part, the side region is narrowed at the upper end part of the projecting part, and the projecting part When passing through, the side area will expand, and the flow of the game ball will change. In addition, since the winning boundary line segment is configured to intersect with the back surface part extending downward from the projecting portion on the effect member side edge protruding wall, when the game ball flows down to the back surface part side, the winning boundary line segment is exceeded. It becomes easy to win a prize opening. That is, it is easier for the game ball to win the prize opening if it flows down toward the back side than the game ball flows down the side area relatively straight. Thereby, it is possible to entertain the player with an interest in the fact that the game ball enters the back surface side of the side wall protruding wall on the effect member.

[Invention of claim 4 ]
According to the gaming machine of claim 4 , since the flow path dividing protrusion that the winning boundary line is in contact with is the ball gate, the flow of the game ball in the side region is more complicated than when the nail is used, The preference is improved.

Front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention Front view of game board Partial enlarged view of the left side area in the game area Partial enlarged view of the left side area in the game area Partial enlarged view of the left side area of the gaming area in the second embodiment Partial enlarged view of the left side area of the gaming area in the third embodiment Partial enlarged view of the left side area of the gaming area in the fourth embodiment Partial enlarged view of the left side area of the gaming area in other embodiment (4)

(4) The present invention, the first to the present invention is not limited to the fourth embodiment, For example, as shown in FIG. 8, in the third embodiment (see FIG. 6), the side winning opening 50 and Instead of the guide member 60, a configuration including a side large winning opening 70 and a left and right rotating lid 70T may be used. In FIG. 8 , only the boundary nail 11 </ b> K among the plurality of nails 11 </ b> N is indicated by a two-dot chain line and a column part by a solid line.
In addition, if the said embodiment is conceptualized, it will become invention of the following [1]-[5].
[1] A game board having a game area on the front where game balls can flow down;
Projecting from the front surface of the game board and surrounding the game area;
A game effect member arranged in the game area and performing an effect according to the game situation;
An effect member side edge protruding wall that is disposed on a side edge of the game effect member and protrudes from the front surface of the game board and faces the surrounding wall in the left-right direction of the game board,
A plurality of downflows projecting from the front surface of the game board and dividing a side region sandwiched between the effect member side edge protruding wall and the surrounding wall in the game region into a plurality of downflow paths through which game balls can flow down In a gaming machine having a path dividing protrusion,
Below the plurality of flow path dividing projections in the side region,
The effect member side edge protruding wall is arranged adjacent to the surface facing the surrounding wall and opens upward, or the effect member side edge protruding wall is opened to the surface facing the surrounding wall. A winning opening that allows a player to gain a profit when entering or passing the game ball,
A guiding member having a winning guide surface extending obliquely upward from the opening edge of the winning opening toward the surrounding wall and capable of guiding a game ball to the winning opening;
Provided between the guide member and the surrounding wall, and provided with a laterally off ball passing path through which a game ball detached from the winning opening can pass,
A line segment that horizontally connects the uppermost end position of the winning guide surface and the effect member side edge protruding wall is rotated upward from below about the uppermost end position of the winning guide surface to first split the flow path. The line segment when touching the protrusion is defined as a winning boundary line segment, and an area surrounded by the winning boundary line segment, the winning guide surface, and the effect member side edge protruding wall is defined as the winning boundary line segment. More than a region that is not surrounded by the winning guide surface and the effect member side edge protruding wall, a high probability flowing region that is easier to enter or pass the winning opening, and the high probability flowing region has one or more game balls The plurality of flow path dividing protrusions are arranged so as to be of a size that can be entered, and a game ball can enter the intersection of the effect member side edge protrusion wall and the winning boundary line segment. A gaming machine characterized by having no ball part.
[2] The front opening of the game board has a front opening at a position adjacent to the effect member side edge protruding wall, and a front / rear rotation lid that rotates back and forth around the lower edge of the front opening. When the front / rear rotation lid is turned to the front side and opened, the winning opening is formed between the front / rear rotation lid and the front opening, while the front / rear rotation lid is The gaming machine according to [1], wherein the gaming ball is configured to be able to pass through the front of the front / rear rotating lid when the rear side is turned and closed.
[3] The winning opening is opened on the surface facing the surrounding wall in the effect member side edge protruding wall, and the winning opening is opened and closed by turning left and right around the lower edge of the winning opening. [1] The gaming machine according to [1], wherein a left and right turning lid is provided, and the left and right turning lid when the winning opening is opened serves as the guide member.
[4] A projecting portion projecting toward the surrounding wall is provided on the effect member side edge projecting wall, the winning opening is disposed below the projecting portion, and the winning boundary line segment is the effect member side edge projecting. The gaming machine according to any one of [1] to [3], wherein the gaming machine is configured to intersect with a back surface portion extending downward from the protruding portion on the wall.
[5] The flow path dividing protrusion that is in contact with the winning boundary line segment is a gated gate having a gate-like structure through which a game ball can pass inside, and the effect member side edge protruding wall and the surrounding wall The first flow path inside the entrance gate, the second flow path on the enclosure wall side from the entrance gate, and the third flow path on the side of the effect member side edge projecting wall from the entrance gate The gaming machine according to any one of [1] to [4], wherein the gaming machine is divided into routes.
In the gaming machine of [1], the side area in the game area is divided into a plurality of flow paths by a plurality of flow path dividing projections. And, in the side area, below the plurality of flow path dividing protrusions, a winning hole through which a game ball can enter or pass is provided and arranged on the effect member side edge protruding wall side, and the opening edge of the winning hole A guiding member that extends obliquely upward from the winning wall toward the winning wall and is capable of guiding the game ball to the winning opening, and further, a side that allows the gaming ball that is outside the winning hole to pass between the guiding member and the surrounding wall. Since it is a dislodging ball passage, whether it flows down the side area and wins directly to the winning opening, is guided by the guiding member, or wins away from the winning opening, and passes through the lateral off-ball passage It is possible to be interested in the flow of game balls in the side area in the game area. Here, a line segment that horizontally connects the top end position of the winning guide surface that guides the game ball to the winning opening of the guiding member and the effect member side edge protruding wall is centered on the top end position of the winning guide surface. The line segment when it first turns and touches the downflow path dividing protrusion is defined as a winning boundary line segment, and the area surrounded by the winning boundary line segment, the winning guide surface, and the effect member side edge protruding wall, Assuming that the high-probability flow area is more likely to enter or pass the winning opening than the area not surrounded by the winning boundary line, the winning guide surface, and the projecting member side edge protruding wall, the flow path is divided into the high-probability flow area. Since there is no protrusion, there is little change in the flow direction of the game ball in the high probability flow area. That is, the winning boundary line segment can be regarded as a substantial winning opening to the winning opening. Since the high probability flow area is large enough to allow one or more game balls to enter, the game ball that has passed the winning boundary line that is the actual winning opening moves through the high probability flow area. The player can view and enjoy the appearance of entering the winning entrance. Thereby, it is possible to have a higher interest in the flow of the game ball in the side area in the game area, and to effectively use the side area. It should be noted that the high-probability flow area does not have to have a flow path dividing protrusion that divides the flow path of the game ball into a plurality, and is an obstacle protrusion that can simply collide with the game ball without dividing the flow path of the game ball. If it exists, it may be provided in the high probability flow-down region or may not be provided. Specifically, for example, when providing an obstacle protrusion, an obstacle nail as an obstacle protrusion or an obstacle protrusion protruding from a game board is located at a position less than one game ball away from the effect member side edge protrusion wall. It may be provided, or the obstacle protrusion may not be provided.
According to the invention of [2], the front / rear rotating lid is provided with the front opening provided at a position adjacent to the effect member side edge protruding wall on the front surface of the game board and rotated around the lower edge of the front opening. Since the prize opening is formed between the front and rear pivot lid and the front opening when the front and rear pivot lid is in the open state, compared to the case where a prize opening that is always open is provided. Thus, a change occurs in the flow of the game ball in the side area in the game area, and it is possible to have a higher interest, and the side area can be effectively used.
According to the invention of [3], a left and right turn is provided in which a winning opening is provided on the surface facing the surrounding wall of the effect member side edge projecting wall, and the left and right turns about the lower edge of the winning opening. Since the prize opening is opened and closed by the moving lid, the flow of the game ball in the side area in the game area changes compared to the case where a prize opening that is always open is provided, which makes the game more interesting. Can be used effectively.
According to the invention of [4], since the projecting portion projecting toward the surrounding wall is provided on the projecting member side edge projecting wall, and the winning opening is disposed below the projecting portion, the side region is formed at the upper end portion of the projecting portion. Is narrowed and the side area is expanded after passing through the protruding portion, causing a change in the flow of the game ball. In addition, since the winning boundary line segment is configured to intersect with the back surface part extending downward from the projecting portion on the effect member side edge protruding wall, when the game ball flows down to the back surface part side, the winning boundary line segment is exceeded. It becomes easy to win a prize opening. That is, it is easier for the game ball to win the prize opening if it flows down toward the back side than the game ball flows down the side area relatively straight. Thereby, it is possible to entertain the player with an interest in the fact that the game ball enters the back surface side of the side wall protruding wall on the effect member.
According to the invention of [5], the flow path dividing protrusion that the winning boundary line is in contact with is the ball gate, so that the flow of the game ball in the side region is more complicated than in the case of using a nail, Improves.

Claims (5)

A game board with a game area on the front where game balls can flow down;
Projecting from the front surface of the game board and surrounding the game area;
A game effect member arranged in the game area and performing an effect according to the game situation;
An effect member side edge protruding wall that is disposed on a side edge of the game effect member and protrudes from the front surface of the game board and faces the surrounding wall in the left-right direction of the game board,
A plurality of downflows projecting from the front surface of the game board and dividing a side region sandwiched between the effect member side edge protruding wall and the surrounding wall in the game region into a plurality of downflow paths through which game balls can flow down In a gaming machine having a path dividing protrusion,
Below the plurality of flow path dividing projections in the side region,
The effect member side edge protruding wall is arranged adjacent to the surface facing the surrounding wall and opens upward, or the effect member side edge protruding wall is opened to the surface facing the surrounding wall. A winning opening that allows a player to gain a profit when entering or passing the game ball,
A guiding member having a winning guide surface extending obliquely upward from the opening edge of the winning opening toward the surrounding wall and capable of guiding a game ball to the winning opening;
Provided between the guide member and the surrounding wall, and provided with a laterally off ball passing path through which a game ball detached from the winning opening can pass,
A line segment that horizontally connects the uppermost end position of the winning guide surface and the effect member side edge protruding wall is rotated upward from below about the uppermost end position of the winning guide surface to first split the flow path. The line segment when touching the protrusion is defined as a winning boundary line segment, and an area surrounded by the winning boundary line segment, the winning guide surface, and the effect member side edge protruding wall is defined as the winning boundary line segment. More than a region that is not surrounded by the winning guide surface and the effect member side edge protruding wall, a high probability flowing region that is easier to enter or pass the winning opening, and the high probability flowing region has one or more game balls The plurality of flow path dividing protrusions are arranged so as to be of a size that can be entered, and a game ball can enter the intersection of the effect member side edge protrusion wall and the winning boundary line segment. A gaming machine characterized by having no ball part.   A front opening is formed on the front surface of the game board at a position adjacent to the projecting member side edge protruding wall, and a front / rear rotation lid that rotates back and forth around the lower edge of the front opening is provided. When the front / rear rotation lid is rotated to the front side and is in the open state, the winning opening is formed between the front / rear rotation lid and the front opening, while the front / rear rotation lid is on the rear side. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a gaming ball is configured to be able to pass through the front of the front / rear rotating lid when it is turned and closed.   The winning opening is opened on the surface of the effect member side edge projecting wall facing the surrounding wall, and the left and right turns are rotated to the left and right around the lower edge of the winning opening to open and close the winning opening. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a moving lid is provided, and the left and right turning lid when the winning opening is opened serves as the guide member.   Providing the projecting member side edge projecting wall with a projecting portion projecting toward the surrounding wall, disposing the winning opening below the projecting portion, and the winning boundary line segment in the effect member side edge projecting wall The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the gaming machine is configured to intersect with a back surface portion extending downward from the protruding portion.   The flow path dividing protrusion that the winning boundary line is in contact with is a ball-entry gate having a gate-like structure through which a game ball can pass inside, and a space between the effect member side edge protruding wall and the surrounding wall is , A first flow path inside the entrance gate, a second flow path on the side of the surrounding wall from the entrance gate, and a third flow path on the side of the projecting member side edge projecting wall from the entrance gate. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the gaming machine is divided.

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