JP2014117301A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a Pachinko game machine which can enhance interest of a player by using a holding device.SOLUTION: A Pachinko machine is provided with: a game area 14 where game balls roll; a holding device 100 which is disposed in the game area 14, temporarily holds the game balls rolling in the game area 14, and discharges the held game balls again to the game area 14 by a player's operation; and a ball entrance 37 of a specific ball entrance warp passage 34 which is provided in the game area 14 and placed at a position below the holding device 100 and deviated from the holding device 100 in a horizontal direction. At a player's operation timing, one of the game balls discharged from the holding device 100 is made to collide with other game balls rolling in the game area 14 to change a state of rolling of one of the game balls and/or other game balls, and can roll the one of the game balls and/or other game balls to the specific ball entrance.

Description

  The present invention relates to a technique of a pachinko gaming machine including a holding device that temporarily holds a game ball rolling in a game area and releases the held game ball to the game area again by a player's operation.

  Conventionally, a game area in which a game ball rolls and a game ball that is arranged in the game area and rolls in the game area are temporarily held, and the held game ball is again operated by a player's operation. The technology of a pachinko gaming machine having a holding device that discharges to an area is known. For example, as described in Patent Document 1.

  A pachinko gaming machine (pachinko machine) described in Patent Document 1 is provided in a gaming area in which a gaming ball rolls, and in the gaming area, temporarily holds the gaming ball that rolls in the gaming area, and A holding device (holding mechanism) for releasing the held game ball to the game area again by the player's operation.

  With such a configuration, in the pachinko gaming machine, the holding ball is used to temporarily hold the game ball that rolls in the game area, and the held game ball is dropped again into the game area by a player's operation. (Release) and the dropped game ball can be awarded in a predetermined winning opening provided just below the holding device.

JP 2003-190443 A

  However, in the technique described in Patent Document 1, the game ball dropped by using the holding device is merely awarded to a predetermined winning opening provided just below the holding device, and the player's interest It was a problem in that it could not be raised.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and a problem to be solved is to provide a pachinko gaming machine that can enhance the interest of a player using a holding device. .

  The problem to be solved by the present invention is as described above. Next, means for solving the problem will be described.

  That is, in claim 1, a game area in which a game ball rolls and a game ball that is arranged in the game area and rolls in the game area are temporarily held and the held game ball is held by a player A holding device that is released again to the gaming area by the operation of the above, and a specification that is provided in the gaming area and that is located below the holding device and shifted in the front-rear and / or left-right direction from the holding device The one game ball released from the holding device and colliding with another game ball rolling in the game area at the timing of the player's operation. The rolling state of the ball and / or the other game ball can be changed to roll the one game ball and / or the other game ball toward the specific entrance.

  As effects of the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.

  In claim 1, the interest of the player can be enhanced by using the holding device.

The front view which showed the whole structure of the game machine which concerns on 1st embodiment of this invention. Similarly, the front perspective view which showed the structure of the state by which the window frame of the game machine was open | released. Similarly, the front view which showed the structure of the game board. Similarly, the front perspective view which showed the structure of the holding | maintenance apparatus. (A) Similarly, the front perspective view which showed the structure of the holding | maintenance apparatus of the state which has hold | maintained the game ball. (B) The front perspective view which similarly showed the structure of the holding | maintenance apparatus of the state which has discharged | emitted the game ball. Similarly, the front schematic diagram which showed an example of the rolling aspect of a game ball. (A) and (b) Similarly, when one game ball released from the holding device collides with another game ball rolling in the game area, the one game ball and the other game ball The front schematic diagram which showed the rolling aspect of. (A) and (b) Similarly, when one game ball released from the holding device collides with another game ball rolling in the game area, the one game ball and the other game ball The front schematic diagram which showed the rolling aspect of. The front schematic diagram which showed an example of the rolling aspect of the game ball in the gaming machine which concerns on 2nd embodiment of this invention. (A) and (b) Similarly, when one game ball released from the second holding device collides with another game ball rolling in the game area, the one game ball and the other The front schematic diagram which showed the rolling aspect of the game ball. (A) and (b) Similarly, when one game ball released from the second holding device collides with another game ball rolling in the game area, the one game ball and the other The front schematic diagram which showed the rolling aspect of the game ball. (A) and (b) Similarly, when one game ball released from the third holding device collides with another game ball rolling in the game area, the one game ball and the other game ball The front schematic diagram which showed the rolling aspect of the game ball. (A) and (b) Similarly, when one game ball released from the third holding device collides with another game ball rolling in the game area, the one game ball and the other game ball The front schematic diagram which showed the rolling aspect of the game ball. The front schematic diagram which showed an example of the rolling aspect of the game ball in the game machine which concerns on 3rd embodiment of this invention.

First, the overall configuration of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
In the following description, when the gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player, the front side is defined as the front side of the gaming machine 1 and the back side is defined as the rear side of the gaming machine 1 to define the front-rear direction. Further, when the gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player, the left and right directions are defined with the left hand side as the left side of the gaming machine 1 and the right hand side as the right side of the gaming machine 1.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the gaming machine 1 is mainly formed by attaching various gaming parts to a frame constituted by an outer frame 2, an inner frame 3, and a window frame 4. The

  The outer frame 2 is a frame that forms an outline of the gaming machine 1 and is formed in a substantially rectangular tube shape with front and rear surfaces opened. The outer frame 2 is installed in Taijima provided in a game hall such as a pachinko hall. The outer frame 2 is provided with an intermediate frame 3.

  The middle frame 3 is a frame formed in a substantially rectangular tube shape with front and rear surfaces opened. The middle frame 3 is rotatably supported by a front opening of the outer frame 2 via a shaft support member such as a hinge. The middle frame 3 is provided with a window frame 4, a lower tray unit 5, and a game board 6.

  The window frame 4 is a frame formed in a substantially flat plate shape with an opening at the center. The window frame 4 is arranged over substantially the entire surface except for the lower part of the middle frame 3 in a front view. The window frame 4 is rotatably supported by a front opening of the middle frame 3 via a hinge member. A substantially circular window frame opening 7 is formed in the center of the window frame 4 in front view. The window frame opening 7 is covered with a transparent plate 8. In the lower part of the window frame opening 7, an upper plate 9 in which game balls before launching are stored and an operation button 10 of a holding device 100 described later are disposed. Speakers 11 are disposed above and to the left and right of the window frame opening 7.

  The lower dish unit 5 is attached to the lower part of the middle frame 3 and below the window frame 4. In the center of the lower plate unit 5, a lower plate 12 in which game balls overflowing from the upper plate 9 are stored is disposed. On the right side of the lower dish unit 5 and to the right of the lower dish 12, a firing handle 13 is disposed. The launch handle 13 is configured to be able to launch game balls stored in the upper plate 9 by a player's turning operation.

  The game board 6 is a member in which a region where the game ball rolls (hereinafter referred to as “game region 14”) is formed. The game board 6 is arranged behind the window frame 4 and over substantially the entire surface excluding the lower part of the middle frame 3 in a front view. The game board 6 is detachably attached to the middle frame 3. The game area 14 of the game board 6 is arranged behind the window frame opening 7 of the window frame 4 and is configured to be visible through the transparent plate 8 from the front.

  Next, the configuration of the game board 6 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the gaming board 6 includes a game board 20, a guide rail 21, a center accessory 22, a symbol display device 23, a variable winning device 24, a top winning port 25, and a general winning port 26. And a winning device 27, an out port 28, a holding device 100, and the like.

  The game board 20 is a member formed in a substantially flat plate shape with four corners appropriately cut out. Various game parts constituting the game board 6 are attached to the game board 20. The game board 20 is formed of a permeable member such as acrylic resin or polycarbonate (PC). On the front side surface of the game board 20, the game area 14 and an area (hereinafter referred to as “guidance path 30”) through which the game ball discharged to the game area 14 is guided by the guide rail 21. A compartment is formed. A plurality of game nails N are implanted in the game area 14 (see FIG. 6).

  The guide rail 21 is a metal belt-like member formed in a substantially arc shape when viewed from the front. The guide rail 21 is disposed on the front side surface of the game board 20 so as to be substantially circular in a front view. The guide rail 21 protrudes forward from the game board 20 with the short direction as the front-rear direction. In addition, an area formed in a substantially circular shape by the guide rail 21 in the approximate center of the game board 20 is configured as the game area 14. In addition, an area that is partitioned and formed in a substantially bow shape by the guide rail 21 on the left portion of the game board 20 is configured as the guide path 30. The game ball guided by the guide path 30 is discharged to the game area 14 from a discharge port 31 formed at the upper left end of the game area 14.

  The center accessory 22 is a member that decorates the game board 20 by its appearance. The center accessory 22 is substantially annular when viewed from the front, and a center opening 32 is formed through the center in the front-rear direction. The center accessory 22 is inserted from the front into a hole formed from the center to the upper part of the game board 20 so as to penetrate the game board 20 in the front-rear direction, and is attached by a bolt or the like. The center accessory 22 is provided with a stage 33 and a warp passage 34.

  The stage 33 is disposed below the center accessory 22. The stage 33 is formed in a trapezoidal shape extending substantially in the left-right direction, and is configured to allow the game ball to roll. The stage 33 is provided with a center cutout portion 35 in which a part of the stage 33 is cut out, and left and right cutout portions 36L and 36R. As a result, when the rolling speed of the game ball rolling on the stage 33 is slowed down, the game ball falls forward and downward from any one of the central notch 35 and the left / right notches 36L and 36R. The game area 14 is rolled again. Note that the game ball that has fallen from the center cutout portion 35 rolls toward an upward winning opening 25, which will be described later, arranged just below.

  The warp passage 34 is disposed in the lower left portion of the center accessory 22. The warp passage 34 is formed in a generally cylindrical shape extending in the vertical direction, and is configured such that a ball game ball can pass through the inside thereof. At the upper end of the warp passage 34, a ball entrance 37 serving as an entrance for the game ball to the warp passage 34 is opened so as to face the game area 14 on the left side. Further, at the lower end portion of the warp passage 34, a ball outlet 38 serving as an exit of the game ball from the warp passage 34 is opened so as to face the right stage 33. With such a configuration, the warp passage 34 can roll a game ball that rolls to the left of the center accessory 22 onto the stage 33 via the entrance 37 and the exit 38, and thus the upper It is possible to make it easy to win the winning opening 25.

  In the gaming machine 1, the entrance 37 of the warp passage 34 is an embodiment of the “specific entrance” according to the present invention. The holding device 100 is an embodiment of a “holding device” according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3, the entrance 37 is the holding device 100 (more specifically, the lowermost part of the holding device 100 and the discharge port from which the game ball is released (lower opening 113)). It is arranged at a position that is lower than the holding device 100 and shifted to the right.

  The symbol display device 23 is a device configured to be able to display changes (symbol game) such as symbols and numbers on a liquid crystal screen 39 arranged to face the front. The liquid crystal screen 39 is disposed behind the center opening 32 of the center accessory 22. With such a configuration, the player can visually recognize the symbol game displayed on the liquid crystal screen 39 through the center opening 32 from the front.

  The variable winning device 24 is a device configured to be able to win game balls. The variable winning device 24 is provided with a start winning port 41 through which a game ball can be won, and a pair of movable pieces 40 sandwiching the start winning port 41 from the left and right. In the variable winning device 24, the movable piece 40 opens and closes according to a predetermined operating condition, and the open winning state where the game ball can win a prize at the start winning port 41 and the closed state where the winning is impossible can be switched. The variable winning device 24 is arranged at the lower center of the game area 14 and below the center accessory 22. The variable winning device 24 is configured to be able to transmit a winning signal to a main board (not shown) when a game ball wins. When the winning signal is received by the main board, a big win lottery based on the winning signal is started and a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are paid out via a prize ball payout device (not shown). It is.

  The top winning opening 25 is a place where game balls can be won. The top winning opening 25 has a pocket shape whose upper surface is open and is formed to protrude forward from the game area 14. The top winning port 25 is disposed above the start winning port 41 of the variable winning device 24 and directly below the central notch 35 of the stage 33 of the center accessory 22. That is, the top winning opening 25 is arranged at a position where a game ball dropped from the center cutout portion 35 of the stage 33 is easy to win. The top winning opening 25 is configured to transmit a winning signal to a main board (not shown) when a game ball wins. When the winning signal is received by the main board, a big win lottery based on the winning signal is started and a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are paid out via a prize ball payout device (not shown). It is.

  The general winning opening 26 is a place where game balls can be won. The general winning opening 26 has a pocket shape whose upper surface is open, and is formed to protrude forward from the game area 14. A plurality (five in the present embodiment) of general winning holes 26 are appropriately arranged in the game area 14. More specifically, four general winning holes 26 are arranged in the lower part of the gaming area 14, and one general winning opening 26 (in the following description, “left general winning opening 42”) is arranged on the left side of the gaming area 14. Are arranged). The left general winning opening 42 is arranged on the lower left side of the entrance 37 of the warp passage 34 of the center accessory 22. The general winning opening 26 and the left general winning opening 42 are configured to transmit a winning signal to a main board (not shown) when a game ball wins. When the winning signal is received by the main board, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are paid out via a winning ball payout device (not shown) (the jackpot lottery based on the winning signal is not started). .

  The big winning device 27 is a device configured to be able to win a game ball. The big winning device 27 is provided with a big winning port 43 through which game balls can be won and a big winning port door 44 that can open and close the big winning port 43. In the big winning device 27, when the big win lottery becomes a big win, the big winning opening door 44 is opened and closed, and the open state in which a game ball can be won in the big winning opening 43 and the closed state in which no winning can be won are switched. The big winning device 27 is arranged at the lower center of the game area 14 and below the variable winning device 24. The big winning device 27 is configured to transmit a winning signal to a main board (not shown) when a game ball wins. When the winning signal is received by the main board, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are paid out via a winning ball payout device (not shown) (the jackpot lottery based on the winning signal is not started). .

  The out port 28 is an opening through which a game ball that rolls in the game area 14 finally flows when the game ball does not win each winning port such as the big winning port 43 or the starting winning port 41. The out port 28 is disposed at the lowermost part of the game area 14. Note that the game balls that have flowed into the out port 28 are collected on the game hall side such as a pachinko hall in which the gaming machine 1 is installed.

  Below, the structure of the holding | maintenance apparatus 100 is demonstrated using FIGS. 3-5.

  The holding device 100 is a device that temporarily holds a game ball rolling in the game area 14 and releases the held game ball to the game area 14 again by a player's operation. As shown in FIG. 3, the holding device 100 is arranged in the upper left part of the game area 14. More specifically, the holding device 100 is disposed at the upper left of the entrance 37 of the warp passage 34 of the center accessory 22 and below the discharge port 31 formed at the upper left end of the game area 14. . In addition, the holding device 100 is disposed directly above the left general winning opening 42. As shown in FIG. 4, the holding device 100 is inserted into a hole 101 formed so as to penetrate the game area 14 in the front-rear direction, and is attached by a bolt or the like. As shown in FIG. 4, the holding device 100 mainly includes a holding unit 110 and a discharge unit 120.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the retaining portion 110 has an elongated shape whose longitudinal direction is the vertical direction, and is formed in a concave shape whose front side is opened in plan view. The left and right wall portions 111 of the holding portion 110 face each other and are spaced slightly longer than the diameter of the game ball. The transparent plate 8 (not shown in FIG. 4) is disposed in front of the holding unit 110. Thus, the holding portion 110 is formed in a substantially rectangular tube shape in which the upper opening 112 and the lower opening 113 are communicated together with the transparent plate 8. The lower opening 113 serves as a discharge port when a game ball is released from the holding device 100.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the discharge unit 120 includes a substantially flat plate member 121 whose plate surface is directed in the vertical direction, and an advance / retreat mechanism 122 that moves the flat member 121 forward and backward in the front-rear direction. Is done. The flat plate member 121 is a lower part of the holding part 110 and is interposed between the left and right wall parts 111. The flat plate member 121 protrudes forward through an opening 114 formed in the lower rear portion of the retaining portion 110. The flat plate member 121 is coupled to an advancing / retracting mechanism 122 disposed behind the holding unit 110. The flat plate member 121 is configured to be movable in the front-rear direction by the operation of the advance / retreat mechanism 122, that is, into the holding unit 110. The advance / retreat mechanism 122 is configured to be operable by a pressing operation of the operation button 10.

  Here, the operation button 10 is configured to be able to transmit an operation signal to the main board when pressed by a player. When the operation signal is received by the main board, the main board is configured to operate the advance / retreat mechanism 122 via an advance / retreat mechanism operating device (not shown). Thus, the advance / retreat movement of the flat plate member 121 into the holding unit 110 can be performed by the player's operation.

  In such a configuration, as shown in FIG. 5A, when the flat plate member 121 of the discharge unit 120 is advanced into the holding unit 110, the game ball is placed in the holding unit 110 from the upper opening 112. When entering, the entered game ball is placed (held) on the upper side surface of the flat plate member 121 in the holding unit 110, and downward dropping (rolling) is restricted. That is, the holding device 100 can hold the game ball when the flat plate member 121 of the discharge unit 120 is in the state of being advanced into the holding unit 110. In the present embodiment, the holding device 100 can hold up to five game balls as shown in FIG.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, when the flat plate member 121 of the discharge unit 120 is retracted from the holding unit 110, the game ball in the holding unit 110 falls downward (rolls). Is not regulated by the flat plate member 121 and falls (released) from the holding portion 110. That is, the holding device 100 can discharge the game ball when the flat plate member 121 of the discharge unit 120 is in a state of being retracted from the storage unit 110.

  Here, as described above, in the holding device 100, the forward and backward movement of the flat plate member 121 into the holding unit 110 can be performed by the player's operation. That is, the release of the game ball held in the holding device 100 can be performed by the player's operation (pressing operation button 10). In this embodiment, each time a player's operation (pressing operation button 10) is performed once, one game ball is released from the holding device 100.

  As described above, the holding device 100 can hold the game ball temporarily and release the held game ball to the game area 14 again by the operation of the player.

Next, an example of a rolling aspect of the game ball released from the discharge port 31 to the game area 14 will be described with reference to FIG.
In FIG. 6, (1) a rolling mode of the game ball when the game ball rolling in the game area 14 is temporarily held in the holding device 100 and released to the game area 14 again, (2) game An example of the rolling mode of the game ball when the game ball rolling in the region 14 passes through the warp passage 34 is shown.

  In addition, the black arrow in FIG. 6 shows the rolling state (direction) of the game ball. Moreover, the white arrow in FIG. 6 shows the rolling locus assumed of the game ball. Further, in FIG. 6, for convenience of explanation, the configuration of each member is simplified as appropriate.

  Hereinafter, an example of a rolling mode of the gaming ball when the gaming ball rolling in the gaming area (1) is temporarily held in the holding device 100 and released to the gaming area 14 will be described.

The game ball P1 is rolling toward the lower left along the game nails N1, N2, and N3 in the upper right of the holding device 100. Note that the holding device 100 is disposed in the lower left of the game ball P1, that is, in the rolling direction of the game ball P1.
The game ball P2 is a game ball when the game ball P1 enters the holding unit 110 of the holding device 100. The game ball P <b> 2 rolls downward in the holding unit 110 of the holding device 100.
The game ball P3 is a game ball when the game ball P2 is held by the holding device 100. The game ball P <b> 3 is placed on the flat plate member 121 of the discharge unit 120 in the storage unit 110 of the storage device 100.

  As described above, the holding device 100 is configured such that a game ball rolling in the game area 14 can enter the holding unit 110 and can hold the entered game ball.

  When the game ball P3 is released from the holding device 100 to the game area 14 again, as shown in FIG. 6, the game ball P3 falls (rolls) directly downward (see a game ball P4 described later). Therefore, the assumed rolling trajectory of the game ball P3 (hereinafter referred to as “rolling trajectory L1”) is an object that prevents the rolling at least in the rolling direction of the game ball P3 (in this embodiment, left It becomes a substantially straight line extending from the game ball P3 to a position directly below to the place where the general prize winning opening 42) is arranged. As shown in FIG. 6, the entrance 37 of the warp passage 34 is disposed at a position deviating from the assumed rolling locus L1 of the game ball P3, and the game released from the holding device 100 It is arranged at a position shifted from the falling direction of the sphere P3.

  A game ball P4 shown in FIG. 6 is a game ball when the game ball P3 is released from the holding device 100 to the game area 14 again. The game ball P4 is released (rolled) toward the lower side after being released from the holding device 100 to the game area 14 again. The game ball P4 rolls along the rolling locus L1 and reaches the left general winning opening 42.

  As described above, the holding device 100 is configured so that the game ball released from the holding device 100 can reach the left general winning opening 42. Therefore, when the holding device 100 holds the game ball, the player presses the operation button 10 to release the game ball from the holding device 100 and wins the left general winning opening 42 to win. You can get a sphere.

  Hereinafter, an example of the rolling mode of the gaming ball when the gaming ball rolling in the gaming area 14 passes through the warp passage 34 will be described.

The game ball P5 rolls with the left side of the game nail N4 facing downward in the lower right portion of the holding device 100. A game nail N5 is arranged below the game ball P5, that is, in the rolling direction of the game ball P5.
The game ball P6 is a game ball when the game ball P5 collides with the game nail N5 from above. After the game ball P6 collides with the game nail N5, the game ball P6 rebounds to the upper right and rolls toward the upper right. Note that the entrance 37 of the warp passage 34 is arranged in the upper right of the game ball P6, that is, in the rolling direction of the game ball P6.
The game ball P7 is a game ball when the game ball P6 enters the entrance 37 and enters the warp passage 34. The game ball P7 passes (rolls) through the warp passage 34 toward the stage 33.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the entrance 37 of the warp passage 34 is configured so that, for example, when a game ball rolling in the game area 14 collides with the game nail N5 from above, it is easy to enter.

  7 and 8, another game ball (in the present embodiment, FIG. 7) that rolls one game ball (in the present embodiment, the game ball P <b> 3) released from the holding device 100 in the game area 14. 7 shows a rolling mode of the one game ball and the other game balls in the case of collision with a game ball P8 and a game ball P9 in FIG.

  7 and 8 indicate the rolling state (direction) of the game ball. Moreover, the white arrow in FIG.7 and FIG.8 shows the rolling locus | trajectory by which a game ball is assumed. In FIGS. 7 and 8, for convenience of explanation, the configuration of each member is simplified as appropriate.

  The game ball P8 shown in FIG. 7A rolls toward the lower left on the right side of the holding device 100. Therefore, the assumed rolling trajectory of the game ball P8 (hereinafter referred to as “rolling trajectory L2”) is a game nail (at least in the rolling direction of the game ball P8, as shown in FIG. 7A). It becomes a substantially straight line extending from the game ball P8 toward the lower left to the place where the game nail N6) shown in FIG. 7 is arranged. On the other hand, the game ball P3 shown in FIG.

  Here, the assumed rolling locus L2 of the game ball P8 straddles a perpendicular line connecting the holding device 100 and the left general winning opening 42 from the upper right to the lower left. That is, the assumed rolling locus L2 of the game ball P8 intersects with the assumed rolling locus L1 of the game ball P3. Therefore, when the game ball P3 is released from the holding device 100 by the player's operation, the game ball P3 collides with the game ball P8 from above according to the timing of the operation.

  When the game ball P3 collides with the game ball P8 from above, the rolling direction of the game ball P8 is changed by the collision. In the present embodiment, when the game ball P3 collides with the game ball P8 from above, as shown in FIG. 7B, the rolling direction of the game ball P8 is changed from the lower left to the lower right. That is, the game ball P8 rolls off the assumed rolling locus L2 after colliding with the game ball P3.

  In the lower right of the game ball P8, that is, in the changed rolling direction, the entrance 37 of the warp passage 34 is arranged. Therefore, when the rolling direction is changed by collision with the gaming ball P3, the gaming ball P8 is easier to enter the entrance 37 of the warp passage 34 than before the rolling direction is changed. .

  On the other hand, when the game ball P3 collides with the game ball P8 from above, the rolling direction of the game ball P3 is changed by the collision. That is, the game ball P3 rolls off the assumed rolling locus L1 after colliding with the game ball P8 (not shown).

  Here, if the game ball P3 does not collide with the game ball P8, it is easy to win the left general winning opening 42. In other words, the game ball P3 is difficult to enter the entrance 37 of the warp passage 34 if it does not collide with the game ball P8. Therefore, when the rolling direction is changed by collision with the gaming ball P8, the gaming ball P3 is harder to win the left general winning opening 42, so at least the warp is more than before the rolling direction is changed. It becomes easy to enter the entrance 37 of the passage 34.

  The game ball P9 shown in FIG. 8A is rolling toward the lower right on the left side of the holding device 100. Therefore, the assumed rolling trajectory of the game ball P9 (hereinafter referred to as “rolling trajectory L3”) is a game nail (at least in the rolling direction of the game ball P9, as shown in FIG. 8A). It becomes a substantially straight line extending from the game ball P9 toward the lower right to the place where the game nail N7) shown in FIG. 8 is arranged. On the other hand, the game ball P3 shown in FIG.

  Here, the assumed rolling trajectory L3 of the game ball P9 straddles a perpendicular line connecting the holding device 100 and the left general winning opening 42 from the upper left to the lower right. That is, the assumed rolling locus L3 of the game ball P9 intersects with the assumed rolling locus L1 of the game ball P3. Therefore, when the game ball P3 is released from the holding device 100 by the player's operation, the game ball P9 collides with the game ball P3 from the upper left at the timing of the operation.

  When the game ball P9 collides with the game ball P3 from the upper left, the rolling direction of the game ball P3 is changed by the collision. In the present embodiment, when the game ball P9 collides with the game ball P3 from the upper left, as shown in FIG. 8B, the rolling direction of the game ball P3 is changed from right below to right lower. . That is, the game ball P3 rolls off the assumed rolling locus L1 after colliding with the game ball P9.

  And the entrance 37 of the warp path | route 34 is arrange | positioned in the lower right of the game ball P3, ie, the changed rolling direction. Therefore, when the rolling direction is changed by colliding with the gaming ball P9, the gaming ball P3 is easier to enter the entrance 37 of the warp passage 34 than before the rolling direction is changed. .

  On the other hand, when the game ball P9 collides with the game ball P3 from the upper left, the rolling direction of the game ball P9 is changed by the collision. That is, after the game ball P9 collides with the game ball P3, it rolls off the assumed rolling locus L3 (not shown).

  Here, if the game ball P9 does not collide with the game ball P3, the game ball P9 collides with the game nail N7 positioned below the entrance 37 of the warp passage 34, and enters the warp passage 34. It is difficult to enter the ball opening 37. Therefore, when the rolling direction is changed due to collision with the gaming ball P3, the gaming ball P9 is easier to enter the entrance 37 of the warp passage 34 than before the rolling direction is changed. .

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1, the game ball P3 released from the holding device 100 is caused to collide with the game ball P8 and the game ball P9 rolling in the game area 14 at the timing of the player's operation. The rolling state (direction) of the game ball P3 and / or the game ball P8 / game ball P9 is changed, and the game ball P3 and / or the game ball P8 / game ball P9 is moved to the entrance 37 of the warp passage 34. Can be rolled. As a result, in the gaming machine 1, it is possible to make it easier for the game ball P <b> 3 and / or the game ball P <b> 8 and the game ball P <b> 9 to enter the entrance 37 of the warp passage 34 at the timing of the player's operation. . That is, if the timing of the player's operation is good, the game can be made an advantageous condition, so that the interest of the player who presses the operation button 10 can be enhanced.

As described above, the gaming machine 1
A game area 14 in which a game ball rolls;
A holding device 100 disposed in the game area 14 for temporarily holding a game ball rolling in the game area 14 and releasing the held game ball again to the game area 14 by a player's operation;
The entrance 37 (specific entrance) of the specific entrance warp passage 34 provided in the game area 14 and disposed at a position below the reservation device 100 and shifted in the left-right direction from the reservation device 100. Mouth), and
Comprising
Depending on the timing of the player's operation, one game ball released from the holding device 100 collides with another game ball rolling in the game area 14 to cause the one game ball and / or the other The rolling state (direction) of the game ball can be changed to roll the one game ball and / or the other game ball toward the entrance 37 (specific entrance) of the warp passage 34. Is.

  Such a configuration of the gaming machine 1 can enhance the interest of the player using the holding device 100.

  The gaming machine 1 is an embodiment of a “pachinko gaming machine” according to the present invention. That is, the “pachinko gaming machine” according to the present invention is not limited to the configuration of the gaming machine 1. For example, the “pachinko gaming machine” according to the present invention may be a so-called one-shot type gaming machine.

  The game area 14 is an embodiment of the “game area” according to the present invention. The “game area” according to the present invention may be an area where the game ball rolls, and if there is an area where the game ball rolls in the warp passage 34 of the center accessory 22, the stage 33, or the like, Area ".

  Further, as described above, the holding device 100 is an embodiment of the “holding device” according to the present invention. That is, the “holding device” according to the present invention is not limited to the configuration of the holding device 100. For example, in the present embodiment, the holding device 100 is configured to release one game ball among a plurality of game balls held every time a player's operation (operation of pressing the operation button 10) is performed once. However, it may be configured to release all game balls. In addition, the holding device 100 continues the state in which the flat plate member 121 is retracted from the holding unit 110 according to the duration of the pressing operation to the operation button 10, for example, and releases the number of game balls desired by the player. It is good also as a structure.

  In this embodiment, the operation of the holding device 100 is performed by pressing the operation button 10 provided on the window frame 4, but a non-contact type sensor is provided on the game board 6 so that the player can play the game. It may be performed by holding a hand over the panel 6 side (the non-contact sensor side).

  Further, as described above, the entrance 37 of the warp passage 34 is an embodiment of the “specific entrance” according to the present invention. That is, the “specific entrance” according to the present invention is not limited to the configuration of the entrance 37 of the warp passage 34. For example, the “specific entrance” according to the present invention leads to a so-called croon provided inside the center accessory 22 when the “pachinko gaming machine” according to the present invention is the one-shot stand type gaming machine. The entrance may be any entrance that is advantageous to the player by entering the game ball, such as an entrance.

  In the present embodiment, the left general winning opening 42 is provided directly below the holding device 100. However, the left general winning opening 42 may be omitted. In other words, the game ball released from the holding device 100 (game ball P4 shown in FIG. 6) may reach the out port 28 without winning any of the winning ports.

  Next, the configuration of the gaming machine 201 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described using the drawings.

  Note that the configuration of the gaming machine 201 is different from the configuration of the gaming machine 1 in that the central general winning opening 210, the second center bonus 220 (instead of the center bonus 22), and (instead of the holding device 100). The second holding device 310 and the third holding device 320 are provided. Hereinafter, these different points will be mainly described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 13.

  In addition, the black arrow in FIGS. 9-13 shows the rolling state (direction) of a game ball. Further, white arrows in FIG. 9 to FIG. 13 indicate assumed rolling trajectories of the game ball. Further, in FIGS. 9 to 13, for convenience of explanation, the configuration of each member is illustrated in a simplified manner as appropriate.

  The central general winning opening 210 shown in FIG. 9 is a place where game balls can be won. The central general winning opening 210 has a pocket shape whose upper surface is open, and is formed to protrude forward from the game area 14. The central general winning opening 210 is disposed below the second center accessory 220, more specifically, directly below the left notch 36L of the stage 33. The central general winning opening 210 is configured to transmit a winning signal to a main board (not shown) when a game ball wins. When the winning signal is received by the main board, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are paid out via a winning ball payout device (not shown) (the jackpot lottery based on the winning signal is not started). .

  The second center accessory 220 is a member that decorates the game board 20 by its appearance. The second center accessory 220 is substantially annular when viewed from the front, and the center opening 32 is formed through the center in the front-rear direction. The second center accessory 220 is inserted from the front into a hole formed from the center to the upper part of the game board 20 so as to penetrate the game board 20 in the front-rear direction, and is attached with a bolt or the like. The second center accessory 220 is provided with the stage 33, the warp passage 34, the upper allocating portion 221, the second warp passage 222, the second holding device 310, and the third holding device 320. It is done.

Below, the structure of the stage 33 mentioned above is demonstrated in detail.
As described above, the stage 33 is disposed below the center accessory 22. More specifically, the stage 33 is formed by placing a trapezoidal member extending substantially in the left-right direction behind the front side surface of the lower portion of the center accessory 22. Here, in the present embodiment, the front side surface of the center accessory 22 is configured so that the position in the front-rear direction is substantially the same as the surface of the game board 6 (that is, the game area 14). As described above, the stage 33 is arranged behind the front side surface of the lower part of the center accessory 22, and the game ball rolling on the stage 33 is the front side surface of the lower part of the center accessory 22 (further, the game area 14). Rolls back and forth in the left and right direction.

  The upper allocating unit 221 is disposed on the uppermost part of the second center accessory 220. The upper allocating portion 221 is formed in a hollow cylindrical shape having a substantially horizontal direction as a longitudinal direction, and a game ball can pass (roll) through the inside. An upper opening 223 is formed at the upper left and right center of the upper allocating portion 221, and the game area 14 and the inside of the upper allocating portion 221 are communicated via the upper opening 223. Thereby, the game ball rolling in the game area 14 can enter the upper distribution part 221 from the upper opening part 223. The upper allocating portion 221 is formed so that the game ball that has entered from the upper opening 223 rolls in any direction from the left and right center toward the lower right and the lower left. Note that a second holding device 310 is provided on the left side of the upper sorting unit 221. A second warp passage 222 is provided on the right side of the upper allocating portion 221.

  The second holding device 310 is a device that temporarily holds a game ball rolling in the game area 14 and releases the held game ball to the game area 14 again by an operation of the player. More specifically, the second holding device 310 is configured to be able to temporarily hold a game ball that has rolled to the left among the game balls that have entered the upper sorting unit 221. The second holding device 310 is arranged with the longitudinal direction inclined slightly obliquely (upward to the right) from the left-right direction. In addition, since the 2nd reservation apparatus 310 is as substantially the same as the structure of the reservation apparatus 100, the detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

  The second warp passage 222 is disposed from the right part to the lower right part of the second center accessory 220. The second warp passage 222 is formed in a cylindrical shape extending in an L shape when viewed from the front, and is configured so that a ball game ball can pass through the inside thereof. At the upper end portion of the second warp passage 222, a second entrance 224 serving as an entrance of a game ball to the second warp passage 222 is formed so as to face the inside of the right portion of the upper sorting portion 221 from below. . Further, at the lower end portion of the second warp passage 222, a second ball outlet 225 serving as an outlet for the game ball from the second warp passage 222 faces the holding portion 110 of the third holding device 320 from the right side. Formed. With such a configuration, the second warp passage 222 allows the game balls that have rolled into the right among the game balls that have entered the upper sorting unit 221 to be stored in the holding unit 110 of the third holding device 320. Can enter.

  The third holding device 320 is a device that temporarily holds a game ball rolling in the game area 14 and releases the held game ball to the game area 14 again by an operation of the player. More specifically, the third holding device 320 temporarily stores the game balls that have rolled into the right among the game balls that have entered the upper sorting unit 221 via the second warp passage 222. Configured to be holdable. The third holding device 320 is disposed above the stage 33. Further, the third holding device 320 is arranged in a direction in which the longitudinal direction is slightly inclined (upward to the right) from the left-right direction. In this way, the third holding device 320 (more specifically, the lowermost part of the third holding device 320 and the discharge opening (the lower opening 113) from which the game ball is discharged) is at the position in the front-rear direction. It is arranged behind the game area 14. Note that the third holding device 320 is substantially the same as the configuration of the holding device 100, and therefore detailed description thereof is omitted.

  Note that the game balls of the second holding device 310 are released by the player pressing and operating a second operation button (not shown) provided on the window frame 4. Also, the release of the game ball of the third holding device 320 is performed by the player pressing and operating a third operation button (not shown) provided on the window frame 4. As described above, the second holding device 310 and the third holding device 320 are configured to be separately operable by the player.

  Next, an example of the rolling aspect of the game ball that has entered the inside of the upper sorting portion 221 of the second center accessory 220 will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the game ball P10 rolls with the upper side of the second center accessory 220 directed downward to the right. Note that the upper opening 223 of the upper allocating portion 221 is disposed in the lower right of the game ball P10, that is, in the rolling direction of the game ball P10.
The game ball P11 is a game ball when the game ball P10 enters the inside of the upper sorting part 221 and rolls leftward. The game ball P11 rolls along the shape of the upper allocating portion 221 with the inside of the upper allocating portion 221 facing left lower. In addition, the 2nd holding | maintenance apparatus 310 is arrange | positioned in the rolling direction of the game ball P11.
The game ball P12 is a game ball when the game ball P11 is held by the second holding device 310. The game ball P12 is held by the flat plate member 121 of the discharge unit 120 in the holding unit 110 of the second holding device 310.

  When the game ball P12 is released again from the second holding device 310 to the game area 14, the game ball P12 falls (rolls) in a parabolic shape toward the lower left. That is, the assumed rolling trajectory of the game ball P12 (hereinafter referred to as “rolling trajectory L4”) is an object that prevents the rolling in the rolling direction of the game ball P12 (in this embodiment, left It becomes a substantially parabolic shape extending from the game ball P12 toward the lower left to the place where the general winning award 42) is arranged. As shown in FIG. 9, the entrance 37 of the warp passage 34 is disposed at a position deviating from the assumed rolling locus L4 of the game ball P12, and is released from the second holding device 310. It is arranged at a position shifted from the falling direction of the played game ball P12.

  In the gaming machine 201, the entrance 37 of the warp passage 34 is an embodiment of the “specific entrance” according to the present invention. The second holding device 310 is an embodiment of the “holding device” according to the present invention. Then, as shown in FIG. 9, the entrance 37 is the second holding device 310 (more specifically, the lowermost opening of the second holding device 310 and the release opening (the lower opening). Part 113)), and is shifted to the right from the second holding device 310 (rightward from the perpendicular C1 from the bottom of the second holding device 310 shown in FIG. 9 to the right). The position is shifted.

  In addition, unlike the holding device 100, the discharge port (lower opening 113) of the second holding device 310 is directed to the side (in the present embodiment, the left side) instead of directly below. In such a case, the entrance 37 and the second holding device 310 do not necessarily have to be shifted in the left-right direction. However, although the outlet of the second holding device 310 is configured to be directed to the left side, the game ball released from the outlet by the configuration directly enters the entrance 37 of the warp passage 34 (with other game balls). It is not possible to enter the ball (without collision).

The game ball P14 is a game ball when the game ball P10 enters the inside of the upper sorting part 221 and rolls rightward. The game ball P <b> 14 rolls along the shape of the upper allocating portion 221 so that the inside of the upper allocating portion 221 is directed to the lower right. A second warp passage 222 is arranged in the rolling direction of the game ball P14 through the second entrance 224.
The game ball P15 is a game ball when the game ball P14 enters the second warp passage 222 from the second entrance 224. The game ball P15 rolls downward inside the second warp passage 222. In addition, the 3rd holding | maintenance apparatus 320 is arrange | positioned through the 2nd ball outlet 225 in the rolling direction of the game ball P15.
The game ball P16 is a game ball when the game ball P15 is held by the third holding device 320. The game ball P <b> 16 is held by the flat plate member 121 of the discharge unit 120 in the holding unit 110 of the third holding device 320.

  When the game ball P16 is released from the third holding device 320, the game ball P16 falls on the stage 33 (more specifically, the right end portion of the left notch 36L), and after the fall, the stage 33 Rolls to the left and falls forward and downward from the left notch 36L. That is, the assumed rolling trajectory of the game ball P16 (hereinafter referred to as “rolling trajectory L5”) falls on the right end of the left cutout portion 36L, and then moves to the left toward the stage 33 (from Specifically, a shape extending along the shape of the left notch 36L) and a substantially linear shape extending directly downward from the left notch 36L to the central general winning opening 210 , Is the combined shape. As shown in FIG. 9, the top winning opening 25 is arranged at a position deviating from the assumed rolling locus L5 of the game ball P16, and the game ball released from the third holding device 320. It is arranged at a position shifted from the falling direction of P16.

  In the gaming machine 201, the top winning opening 25 is an embodiment of the “specific entry opening” according to the present invention. The third holding device 320 is an embodiment of the “holding device” according to the present invention. Here, as described above, the top winning opening 25 has a pocket shape whose upper surface is open and is formed to protrude forward from the game area 14 and is disposed in front of the game area 14. Further, the third holding device 320 (more specifically, the lowermost portion of the third holding device 320 and the discharge opening (the lower opening 113) from which the game ball is discharged) is arranged behind the game area 14. Is done. That is, as shown in FIG. 9, the top winning opening 25 is a third holding device 320 (more specifically, a lower opening of the third holding device 320 and a discharge opening (a lower opening) Part 113)), and a position shifted to the right from the third holding device 320 (to the right from the perpendicular C2 from the bottom of the third holding device 320 shown in FIG. It is arranged at a position that is shifted in the forward direction from the third holding device 320.

  Next, in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, one game ball released from the second holding device 310 (in this embodiment, the game ball P12) is another game ball rolling in the game area 14 (this embodiment). In the form, FIG. 10 shows a rolling mode of the one game ball and the other game balls when colliding with the game ball P18 in FIG. 10 and the game ball P19 in FIG.

  A game ball P <b> 18 shown in FIG. 10A is rolling in the lower left direction on the upper right side of the left general winning opening 42 and on the left side of the second center accessory 220. Therefore, the assumed rolling trajectory of the game ball P18 (hereinafter referred to as “rolling trajectory L6”) is at least a game nail (in the rolling direction of the game ball P18, as shown in FIG. 10A). It becomes a substantially straight line extending from the game ball P18 to the lower left to the place where the game nail N8) shown in FIG. 10 is arranged. On the other hand, the game ball P <b> 12 shown in FIG. 10A is held by the second holding device 310.

  Here, the assumed rolling locus L6 of the game ball P18 intersects with the assumed rolling locus L4 of the game ball P12. Therefore, when the game ball P12 is released from the second holding device 310 by the player's operation, the game ball P12 collides with the game ball P18 from above according to the timing of the operation.

  When the game ball P12 collides with the game ball P18 from above, the rolling direction of the game ball P18 is changed by the collision. In the present embodiment, when the game ball P12 collides with the game ball P18 from above, the rolling direction of the game ball P18 is changed from the lower left to the lower right as shown in FIG. That is, the game ball P18 rolls off the assumed rolling locus L6 after colliding with the game ball P12.

  And the entrance 37 of the warp passage 34 is arranged in the lower right of the game ball P18, that is, in the changed rolling direction. Therefore, when the rolling direction is changed by colliding with the gaming ball P12, the gaming ball P18 is easier to enter the entrance 37 of the warp passage 34 than before the rolling direction is changed. .

  On the other hand, when the game ball P12 collides with the game ball P18 from above, the rolling direction of the game ball P12 is changed by the collision. That is, the game ball P12 rolls off the assumed rolling locus L4 after colliding with the game ball P18 (not shown).

  Here, if the game ball P12 does not collide with the game ball P18, it is easy to win the left general winning opening 42. In other words, the game ball P12 is difficult to enter the entrance 37 of the warp passage 34 if it does not collide with the game ball P18. Therefore, when the rolling direction is changed by collision with the gaming ball P18, the gaming ball P12 is harder to win the left general winning opening 42, so at least the warp than before the rolling direction is changed. It becomes easy to enter the entrance 37 of the passage 34.

  A game ball P <b> 19 shown in FIG. 11 (a) rolls in the lower right direction above the left general winning opening 42 and to the left of the second center accessory 220. Therefore, the assumed rolling trajectory of the game ball P19 (hereinafter referred to as “rolling trajectory L7”) is a game nail (at least in the rolling direction of the game ball P19, as shown in FIG. 11A). It becomes a substantially straight line extending from the game ball P19 toward the lower right to the place where the game nail N9) shown in FIG. 11 is arranged. On the other hand, the game ball P <b> 12 shown in FIG. 11A is held by the second holding device 310.

  Here, the assumed rolling trajectory L7 of the game ball P19 intersects with the assumed rolling trajectory L4 of the game ball P12. Therefore, when the game ball P12 is released from the second holding device 310 by the player's operation, the game ball P19 collides with the game ball P12 from the upper left according to the timing of the operation.

  When the game ball P19 collides with the game ball P12 from the upper left, the rolling direction of the game ball P12 is changed by the collision. In the present embodiment, when the game ball P19 collides with the game ball P12 from the upper left, as shown in FIG. 11B, the rolling direction of the game ball P12 is changed from the lower left to the lower right. . That is, the game ball P12 rolls off the assumed rolling locus L1 after colliding with the game ball P19.

  And the entrance 37 of the warp passage 34 is arranged in the lower right of the game ball P12, that is, in the changed rolling direction. Therefore, when the rolling direction is changed by colliding with the gaming ball P19, the gaming ball P12 is easier to enter the entrance 37 of the warp passage 34 than before the rolling direction is changed. .

  On the other hand, when the game ball P19 collides with the game ball P12 from the upper left, the rolling direction of the game ball P19 is changed by the collision. That is, the game ball P19 rolls off the assumed rolling locus L7 after colliding with the game ball P12 (not shown).

  Here, if the game ball P19 does not collide with the game ball P12, the game ball P19 collides with the game nail N9 located in front of the entrance 37 of the warp passage 34, and enters the warp passage 34. It is difficult to enter the ball opening 37. Therefore, when the rolling direction is changed by colliding with the gaming ball P12, the gaming ball P19 can easily enter the entrance 37 of the warp passage 34 more than before the rolling direction is changed. .

  As described above, in the gaming machine 201, the game ball P12 released from the second holding device 310 collides with the game ball P18 and the game ball P19 rolling in the game area 14 at the timing of the player's operation. Then, the rolling state (direction) of the game ball P12 and / or the game ball P18 / game ball P19 is changed, and the game ball P12 and / or the game ball P18 / game ball P19 enters the warp passage 34. It can be rolled toward the mouth 37. As a result, in the gaming machine 201, the game ball P12 and / or the game ball P18 / game ball P19 can be easily entered into the entrance 37 of the warp passage 34 at the timing of the player's operation. . That is, if the timing of the player's operation is good, the game can be made an advantageous condition. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the interest of the player who pushes and operates the second operation button and the third operation button.

  Next, in FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, another game ball (this embodiment) rolling one game ball (in this embodiment, game ball P16 in this embodiment) released from the third holding device 320 in the game area 14. In the form, FIG. 12 shows a rolling mode of the one game ball and the other game ball when colliding with the game ball P20 in FIG. 12 and the game ball P21 in FIG.

  A game ball P20 shown in FIG. 12A rolls the stage 33 of the second center accessory 220 from the right to the left. Here, it is assumed that the rolling speed of the game ball P20 is gradually decreased and falls from the left cutout portion 36L to the front lower side. In this case, the assumed rolling trajectory of the game ball P20 (hereinafter referred to as “rolling trajectory L9”) is formed in the shape of the stage 33 toward the left as shown in FIG. The shape extending along the left notch 36L and the substantially straight shape extending from the left notch 36L to the central general winning opening 210 directly downward are combined. On the other hand, the game ball P <b> 16 shown in FIG. 12A is held by the third holding device 320.

  Here, in the assumed rolling locus L9 of the game ball P20, the assumed rolling locus L5 of the game ball P16 overlaps with the locus from the right end portion of the left notch 36L. Therefore, when the game ball P16 is released from the third holding device 320 by the player's operation, the game ball P16 collides with the game ball P20 at the right end portion of the left cutout portion 36L at the timing of the operation. become.

  When the game ball P16 collides with the game ball P20, the game ball P20 rebounds due to the collision, and the rolling state (speed and direction) is changed. In the present embodiment, when the game ball P16 collides with the game ball P20, the rolling direction of the game ball P20 is changed from left to right as shown in FIG. 12 (b). That is, after the game ball P20 collides with the game ball P16, the game ball P20 deviates from the assumed rolling locus L9 and the rolling speed is changed, and the game ball P20 rolls slowly toward the right, which is the opposite direction.

  And the center notch part 35 is arrange | positioned in the right side of the game ball P20, ie, the changed rolling direction. Therefore, when the rolling state (speed and direction) is changed due to collision with the gaming ball P16, the gaming ball P20 is likely to fall forward and downward from the central notch portion 35. Note that an upper winning opening 25 is disposed directly below the central notch 35. That is, the game ball P20 easily wins the top winning opening 25 when the rolling state (speed and direction) is changed by colliding with the game ball P16.

  A game ball P21 shown in FIG. 13A rolls the stage 33 of the second center accessory 220 from left to right. Then, it is assumed that the game ball P21 gradually decreases in rolling speed and falls from the right cutout portion 36R to the front lower side. In this case, the assumed rolling trajectory of the game ball P21 (hereinafter referred to as “rolling trajectory L10”) is formed in the shape of the stage 33 toward the right as shown in FIG. The shape extending along the right notch 36R and the substantially linear shape extending right below from the right notch 36R are combined. On the other hand, the game ball P <b> 16 shown in FIG. 13A is held by the third holding device 320.

  Here, the assumed rolling locus L10 of the game ball P21 intersects with the assumed rolling locus L5 of the game ball P16 at the right end portion of the left cutout portion 36L. Therefore, when the game ball P16 is released from the third holding device 320 by the player's operation, the game ball P21 collides with the game ball P16 from the left at the timing of the operation.

  When the game ball P21 collides with the game ball P16 from the left side, the rolling state (speed and direction) of the game ball P16 is changed by the collision. In this embodiment, when the game ball P21 collides with the game ball P16 from the left, as shown in FIG. 13B, the rolling direction of the game ball P16 is changed from the left to the right. . That is, after the game ball P16 collides with the game ball P21, the game ball P16 deviates from the assumed rolling locus L5 and the rolling speed is changed, and the game ball P16 rolls slowly toward the right, which is the opposite direction.

  And the center notch part 35 is arrange | positioned at the right side of the game ball P16, ie, the changed rolling direction. Therefore, when the rolling state (speed and direction) is changed due to collision with the game ball P21, the game ball P16 is likely to fall forward and downward from the center cutout portion 35. Note that an upper winning opening 25 is disposed directly below the central notch 35. That is, the game ball P16 easily wins the top winning opening 25 when the rolling state (speed and direction) is changed by colliding with the game ball P21.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 201, the game ball P16 released from the third holding device 320 is caused to collide with the game ball P20 and the game ball P21 rolling on the stage 33 at the timing of the player's operation. Thus, the rolling state (speed and direction) of the game ball P16 and / or the game ball P20 / game ball P21 is changed, and the game ball P16 and / or the game ball P20 / game ball P21 is moved to the top winning opening 25. Can be rolled. As a result, in the gaming machine 201, it is possible to easily enter the game ball P16 and / or the game ball P20 / game ball P21 into the top winning opening 25 (win) according to the operation timing of the player. That is, if the timing of the player's operation is good, the game can be made an advantageous condition. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the interest of the player who pushes and operates the second operation button and the third operation button.

  In the present embodiment, the top prize winning port 25 which is an embodiment of the “specific entrance” according to the present invention is more than the third reservation device 320 which is an embodiment of the “holding device” according to the present invention. Although it is set as the structure arrange | positioned in the position shifted | deviated to the right direction and the front direction, it is not limited to this structure. That is, the “specific entrance” according to the present invention is a position shifted in the left-right direction with respect to the “holding device” according to the present invention, as in the case where it is arranged on one end side in the left-right direction of the stage 33, for example. Further, it may be arranged at a position not displaced in the front-rear direction.

  Next, the configuration of the gaming machine 301 according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  The difference between the configuration of the gaming machine 301 and the configuration of the gaming machine 201 is that the third center role 340 (instead of the second center role 220) and the second holding device 310 and the third holding device 320 are different. Instead, a fourth holding device 330 is provided. Hereinafter, these different points will be mainly described with reference to FIG.

  In addition, the black arrow in FIG. 14 shows the rolling state (direction) of the game ball. Further, in FIG. 14, for convenience of explanation, the configuration of each member is appropriately simplified and illustrated.

  The third center accessory 340 is a member that decorates the game board 20 by its appearance. The third center accessory 340 is substantially annular when viewed from the front, and the center opening 32 is formed through the center in the front-rear direction. The third center accessory 340 is inserted from the front into a hole formed from the center to the top of the game board 20 so as to penetrate the game board 20 in the front-rear direction, and is attached with a bolt or the like. The third center accessory 340 is provided with the stage 33, the warp passage 34, the upper bulging portion 321, and the third warp passage 322.

  The upper bulging portion 321 is disposed on the right side of the uppermost portion of the third center accessory 340. The upper bulging portion 321 protrudes toward the upper right at the uppermost portion of the third center accessory 340. The left end portion of the upper bulging portion 321 is configured to be gently inclined toward the lower left, so that the game ball can roll on the upper surface of the left end portion.

  The third warp passage 322 is disposed over the upper right portion and the right portion of the third center accessory 340 and is formed in a substantially L shape when viewed from the front. The third warp passage 322 is formed in an elongated cylindrical shape, and is configured such that a ball game ball can pass therethrough. At the upper end portion of the third warp passage 322, a second entrance 324 serving as an entrance for a game ball to the third warp passage 322 is opened at the left end portion of the upper bulging portion 321. Further, at the lower end portion of the third warp passage 322, a second ball outlet 325 serving as an outlet for game balls from the third warp passage 322 is opened so as to face the left stage 33. With such a configuration, the third warp passage 322 rolls a game ball rolling above the third center accessory 340 onto the stage 33 via the second entrance 324 and the second exit 325. As a result, it is possible to make it easy for the top winning opening 25 to be awarded.

  The fourth holding device 330 is a device that temporarily holds a game ball rolling in the game area 14 and releases the held game ball to the game area 14 again by an operation of the player. The fourth holding device 330 is disposed above the third center accessory 340. The fourth holding device 330 is substantially the same as the configuration of the holding device 100, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted.

  In the gaming machine 301, the second entrance 324 of the third warp passage 322 is an embodiment of the “specific entrance” according to the present invention. The fourth holding device 330 is an embodiment of the “holding device” according to the present invention. And as shown in FIG. 14, the 2nd entrance 324 is the 4th holding | maintenance apparatus 330 (more specifically, the lowermost part of the 4th holding | maintenance apparatus 330, and the discharge | release opening (lower side) from which a game ball is discharge | released The lower opening 113)) is disposed at a position shifted to the right from the fourth holding device 330.

  Next, an example of the rolling aspect of the game ball that rolls on the upper surface of the left end portion of the upper bulging portion 321 of the third center accessory 340 will be described.

First, the game ball P30 rolls with the upper surface of the left end portion of the third center accessory 340 facing left lower. Note that the second entrance 324 of the third warp passage 322 is opened in the lower left of the game ball P30, that is, in the rolling direction of the game ball P30.
The game ball P31 is a game ball when the game ball P30 rolls downward to the left. The game ball P31 rolls with the upper surface of the left end portion of the third center accessory 340 facing left downward. Note that the game ball P31 rolls over the second entrance 324 of the third warp passage 322 (without falling).

  Next, one game ball released from the fourth holding device 330 (in this embodiment, the game ball P3) is rolling with the upper surface of the left end portion of the third center accessory 340 facing left lower. A rolling mode of the one game ball and the other game balls when colliding with another game ball (in this embodiment, a game ball P30 in FIG. 14) is shown.

  When the game ball P3 is released from the fourth holding device 330 and collides with the game ball P30 from above, the rolling direction of the game ball P30 is changed by the collision. More specifically, when the game ball P30 collides with the game ball P3 before passing directly below the game ball P3, that is, when the left surface of the game ball P30 collides with the right surface of the game ball P3, FIG. As shown, the rolling direction of the game ball P30 is changed from the lower left to the lower right (see the game ball P32). That is, after the game ball P30 collides with the game ball P3, the game ball P30 rolls off an assumed rolling locus (a straight line connecting the game ball P30 and the game ball P31).

  And the 2nd entrance 324 of the 3rd warp channel 322 is arranged in the rolling direction where game ball P30 is changed. Accordingly, the game ball P30 enters the third warp passage 322 when the rolling direction is changed due to collision with the game ball P3 (see the game ball P32). That is, the game ball P30 easily enters the second entrance 324 of the third warp passage 322 by colliding with the game ball P3.

  On the other hand, for example, when the game ball P30 collides with the game ball P3 immediately before passing directly below the game ball P3, that is, when the right surface of the game ball P30 collides with the left surface of the game ball P3, The rolling direction is changed from directly below to below right. As a result, the game ball P3 enters the third warp passage 322. That is, the game ball P3 easily enters the second entrance 324 of the third warp passage 322 by colliding with the game ball P30.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 301, a game ball P3 released from the fourth holding device 330 is rolling on the upper surface of the left end portion of the third center accessory 340 at the timing of the player's operation. The rolling state (direction) of the gaming ball P3 and / or the gaming ball P30 is changed by colliding with the ball P3, so that the gaming ball P3 and / or the gaming ball P30 enters the second warp passage 322. It can be rolled toward the mouth 324. As a result, in the gaming machine 301, the game ball P3 and / or the game ball P30 can be easily entered into the second entrance 324 of the third warp passage 322 at the timing of the player's operation. . That is, if the timing of the player's operation is good, the game can be made an advantageous condition, so that the interest of the player who presses the operation button can be enhanced.

  1: gaming machine, 14: gaming area, 34: warp passage, 37: entrance, 100: holding device

Claims (1)

A game area where the game ball rolls,
A holding device disposed in the game area, temporarily holding a game ball rolling in the game area, and releasing the held game ball to the game area again by a player's operation;
A specific entrance that is provided in the gaming area and is located at a position below the holding device and shifted in the front-rear and / or left-right direction from the holding device;
Comprising
Depending on the timing of the player's operation, one game ball released from the holding device collides with another game ball rolling in the game area, and the one game ball and / or the other game ball The rolling state can be changed, and the one game ball and / or the other game ball can be rolled toward the specific entrance.
A pachinko machine characterized by that.

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