JP2016127999A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of suppressing a fraudulent act using a magnet.SOLUTION: A Pachinko machine 10 comprises: a game board extending along a substantially vertical direction; a glass unit 137 extending substantially parallel to a front face of the game board in front of the game board; and a game area provided between the game board and the glass unit 137, to which a game ball shot by a shooting device is guided. The Pachinko machine further includes: passage restriction means having a movable member that can be displaced between a first state of restricting passage of the game ball at a prescribed portion of the game area and a second state of allowing the passage of the game ball at the prescribed portion; regulation means for regulating a moving direction of the game ball toward the prescribed portion; detection means for detecting the movable member in the first state; and notification means for notifying of a fact that the movable member is in the first state on the basis of detection information of the detection means.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

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

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

JP 2007-14661 A

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

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing an illegal act using a magnet.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
A game board extending along a substantially vertical direction; and a transparent member extending in front of the game board and substantially parallel to a front surface of the game board, and a predetermined launching device between the game board and the transparent member. A game area in which a game ball launched by the player is guided, and on the front side of the game board, a game nail and an accessory are provided so as to protrude into the game area. And
Passage switching means comprising a movable member capable of changing a state between a first state that restricts the passage of a game ball at a predetermined portion of the game area and a second state that permits the passage of the game ball at the predetermined portion. With
A configuration in which the movable member is maintained in the first state by the game ball magnetized by being attracted to the magnet approaching the front surface of the transparent member being positioned at the predetermined portion,
Defining means for defining a moving direction of the game ball toward the predetermined portion;
Detecting means for detecting the movable member in the first state;
An informing means capable of informing that the movable member is in the first state based on detection information of the detecting means;
In the front portion of the upper side portion of the movable member in the first state, a portion extending obliquely upward toward the front is provided,
The distance between the movable member in the first state and the transparent member is not more than the radius of the game ball,
The upper side portion of the movable member in the first state supports a portion of the game ball that is attracted to and magnetized near the front surface of the transparent member and that is positioned forward of the lowest point. It is characterized by.

  The gaming machine may be a pachinko machine.

  According to the present invention, fraud using a magnet can be suppressed.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine in one Embodiment. It is a perspective view of a pachinko machine. It is a right view of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which shows the state which open | released the inner frame, the front frame set, and the back pack unit. It is a front view which shows the structure of an inner frame and a game board. It is a rear view which shows the structure of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows an electric structure. It is a front view which shows the passage control character attached to the game board. (A) is a perspective view showing the passage restriction character when the restriction protrusion is in the second state, and (b) is a perspective view showing the passage restriction character when the restriction protrusion is in the first state. (A) shows the passing restriction when the restricting projection is in the second state, and (b) shows the passing when the restricting projection is in the first state and the magnetized game ball is directly above the restricting projection. (C) is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a passing restricting agent when the restricting protrusion is in the first state and the second angular portion and the magnetized game ball are in contact with each other. (A) is a perspective view of a regulation projection, (b) is an exploded perspective view of a regulation projection. It is a rear view of a passage regulation object. It is a side view which shows the front-end | tip part shape of the control protrusion in another embodiment. It is a side view which shows the front-end | tip part shape of the control protrusion in another embodiment. It is a side view which shows the front-end | tip part shape of the control protrusion in another embodiment. It is a side view which shows the front-end | tip part shape of the control protrusion in another embodiment. It is a side view which shows the front-end | tip part shape of the control protrusion in another embodiment. It is a schematic cross section of the passage regulation object in another embodiment. (A) is a perspective view which shows the control protrusion in another embodiment, (b) is a perspective view which shows the cover member of the said control protrusion, (c) is a perspective view which shows the core member of the said control protrusion. is there. (A) is a perspective view which shows the passage control object in another embodiment, (b) is a schematic cross section of the said pass control object, (c) is decomposition | disassembly of the control protrusion of the said pass control object It is a perspective view. (A) is a perspective view which shows the passage control character in another embodiment, (b) is a schematic cross section of the said pass control character. (A) is a perspective view which shows the passage control character in another embodiment, (b) is a schematic cross section of the said pass control character.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Now, in this embodiment, the passage restriction | limiting object 401 as a passage restriction means is provided above the 1st opportunity corresponding | compatible unit 33 as a ball entry means (refer FIG. 5). In the following, the passage restriction object 401 will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 8 is a front view showing the passage restricting accessory 401 attached to the game board 30. FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the passage restriction object 401, and FIG. 10 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the passage restriction object 401 attached to the game board 30. FIG. 11A is a perspective view showing the restricting projection 403, and FIG. 11B is an exploded perspective view of the restricting projection 403. FIG. 12 is a rear view of the passage restriction object 401. In FIG. 10, for the sake of convenience, illustrations of various kinds of accessories such as nails arranged in the game area, the configuration of the back side of the game board 30, and the like are omitted.

  As shown in FIGS. 9, 10, etc., the passage restricting accessory 401 is integrally formed of a transparent resin material and is fixed to the game board 30. The accessory main body 402 (main body portion), and the accessory main body 402 And a restricting projection 403 as a movable member provided to be slidable. The accessory main body 402 is fixed to the front surface of the game board 30 extending along a substantially vertical direction in a contact state, and a back surface of the base part 405 (insertion formed in the game board 30). A rectangular tube-like accommodation portion 406 is provided which extends rearward (through the hole 431) and into which the restriction projection 403 is inserted.

  As shown in FIGS. 10A, 12, and the like, the accommodating portion 406 includes an upper wall portion 411 extending in a direction orthogonal to the back surface of the base portion 405 (a direction orthogonal to the back surface of the base portion 405), and the upper wall portion 411. A left wall portion 412 and a right wall portion 413 extending downward from the left right edge portion, and a lower wall portion 414 connecting the lower edge portions of the left and right side wall portions 412 and 413 are provided. The inner surfaces of the left and right side wall portions 412 and 413 are parallel to each other and extend in the vertical direction. Further, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10B and the like, a pair of guide holes 416 are formed in the left and right side wall portions 412 and 413 so as to face each other. The guide hole 416 is configured as a long hole extending in a direction orthogonal to the back surface of the base 405. Further, as shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, the lower wall portion 414 is formed only near the front end of the housing portion 406, and the rear portion of the housing portion 406 is lower than the lower wall portion 414. Is open.

  As shown in FIG. 9 and the like, the base portion 405 corresponds to the housing portion 406 (a hollow portion formed inside the housing portion 406) so that the regulation protrusion 403 inserted through the housing portion 406 can protrude forward. Thus, an opening 421 penetrating back and forth is formed. In addition, screw holes 422 are formed in the base 405 at two locations on the left and right sides of the opening 421. Further, as shown in FIG. 12, on the back surface of the base portion 405, positioning that protrudes rearward is located above the housing portion 406 and to the left of the left screw hole 422 (in FIG. 12, to the right of the right screw hole 422). A protrusion 423 is formed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 10A, the housing portion 406 is inserted from the front of the game board 30 into the insertion hole 431 formed in advance in the game board 30 at a position above the first opportunity corresponding unit 33. The back surface of the base 405 is brought into contact with the front surface of the game board 30. At this time, the positioning protrusion 423 is fitted into a retaining hole 432 formed in advance on the front surface of the game board 30 for positioning. Then, a screw 433 is screwed into the screw hole 422 as shown in FIG. As described above, the passage restriction object 401 is attached to the game board 30. Further, in the attached state of the passage restricting agent 401, the guide hole 416 extends along a direction orthogonal to the front surface of the game board 30 (that is, a substantially horizontal direction). The screw hole 422 has a taper shape that tapers toward the rear. When the passage restricting agent 401 is attached, the head of the screw 433 (a countersunk screw) screwed into the screw hole 422 is the base 405. It is almost flush with the front of the.

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

  As shown in FIG. 8, generally, a pair of left and right nails (so-called life nails 441 and 442) are disposed above the first opportunity corresponding unit 33 and passed between the pair of life nails 441 and 442. The game ball is configured to enter the first opportunity corresponding unit 33. Incidentally, the distance between each life nail 441, 442 and the first opportunity corresponding unit 33 is smaller than the diameter of the game ball.

  In the present embodiment, an insertion hole 431 through which the accommodating portion 406 can be inserted is formed in an area surrounded by the pair of life nails 441 and 442 and the first opportunity corresponding unit 33. Therefore, the game ball entering the first opportunity corresponding unit 33 (the entrance 33a) always approaches the restriction protrusion 403 from above. In the present embodiment, the movement direction of the game ball in the game area in front of the regulation protrusion 403 is limited to a substantially vertical direction by the life nails 441 and 442 (the life nails 441 and 442 and the upper end portion of the entrance 33a). The life nails 441 and 442 (the life nails 441 and 442 and the upper end portion of the entrance 33a) constitute a course limiting means.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9, a nail hole 424 is formed in the base portion 405 corresponding to the arrangement position of the life nails 441 and 442, and the nail hole 424 is inserted through the life nails 441 and 442, With the housing portion 406 inserted through the insertion hole 431 formed in the game board 30 and the base portion 405 being in contact with the front surface of the game board 30, the passage restriction accessory 401 is fixed to the game board 30 by the screws 433. In addition, although the 1st opportunity corresponding | compatible unit 33 of this embodiment is provided with the two entrances 33a and 33b arranged up and down, the passage control character 401 is triggered by the passage of the 2nd opportunity corresponding | compatible opening 34. A pair of blade members 443 are opened corresponding to the upper entrance 33a that can be entered at all times instead of the lower entrance 33b that can enter when the lottery is won (see FIG. 8).

  As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the restriction protrusion 403 includes a substantially long plate-like protrusion main body 451 and a pair of guide protrusions 452 protruding from both side surfaces of the protrusion main body 451. The pair of guide protrusions 452 are respectively inserted into guide holes 416 formed in the left and right side wall portions 412 and 413. Thereby, the regulation protrusion 403 can slide along the guide hole 416. The vertical width of the hollow portion formed inside the accommodating portion 406 is substantially the same as the vertical width of the restriction projection 403, and there is almost no gap between the restriction projection 403 and the upper wall portion 411 and the lower wall portion 414. There is no.

  Further, a stepped portion 461 is formed on the restricting projection 403 so that the upper side of the front end portion is cut out in an L shape. The stepped portion 461 has a vertical side portion 462 extending in a substantially vertical direction from the front end portion of the upper side portion of the restricting protrusion 403 and a substantially horizontal direction from the lower end portion of the vertical side portion 462 to the front side. The horizontal side portion 463 extends. Hereinafter, a boundary portion between the upper side portion of the restriction projection 403 and the upper end portion of the vertical side portion 462 is referred to as a first angular portion 465, and a boundary portion between the front end portion of the horizontal side portion 463 and the front side portion of the restriction projection 403 is defined as This is referred to as a second square portion 466. In the present embodiment, the first rectangular portion 465 corresponds to the guiding portion, and the second rectangular portion 466 corresponds to the support portion.

  Each of the vertical side portion 462 and the horizontal side portion 463 has the same length as the radius of the game ball. Further, in a state where the restricting protrusion 403 protrudes most forward (see FIG. 10B), the distance between the first square portion 465 and the glass unit 137 is equal to or less than the diameter of the game ball and the radius of the game ball. Longer than. That is, the restricting projection 403 protrudes forward to the extent that the second horn portion 466 and the glass unit 137 do not contact each other until the distance between the second horn portion 466 and the glass unit 137 is equal to or less than the radius of the game ball. It is configured to be possible.

  Incidentally, the glass unit 137 as a transparent member has a substantially circular shape substantially corresponding to the shape of the window portion 101, a pair of front and rear plate glasses 137a and 137b extending substantially parallel to the front surface of the game board 30, and a plate glass 137a, And a holding frame 137c provided so as to surround the periphery of 137b (see FIG. 10A). The plate glasses 137a and 137b are held by a holding frame 137c in a state where a predetermined gap is formed between the plate glasses 137a and 137b. The holding frame 137c includes mounting portions (not shown) protruding outward at a plurality of locations, and the mounting portions are attached to attached portions (not shown) provided on the back side of the front frame set 14. The glass unit 137 is attached to the front frame set 14. Therefore, in the state in which the restricting projection 403 protrudes most forward, the distance between the first square portion 465 and the glass sheet 137b is equal to or less than the diameter of the game ball, and the distance between the second square portion 466 and the glass sheet 137b is the game ball. Less than the radius of. Further, the vertical side portion 462 extends in parallel with the back surface of the plate glass 137b, and the horizontal side portion 463 extends along the perpendicular direction of the back surface of the plate glass 137b.

  Now, as shown in FIGS. 11 (a) and 11 (b), the restricting protrusion 403 is made of soft iron such as pure iron, soft iron, silicon steel, soft ferrite, etc. having properties as a magnet only when placed in a magnetic field. A core member 471 as a first member made of a magnetic material (pure iron in this example) and cover members 481 and 482 as a pair of left and right second members made of resin and sandwiching the core member 471 are provided. ing.

  The core member 471 includes a thin plate-like embedded portion 473 that is sandwiched and covered by the cover members 481 and 482, and a substantially rectangular parallelepiped exposed portion 474 that is formed on the upper front side of the embedded portion 473. In addition, the embedded portion 473 includes a reinforcing portion 476 that extends forward from the exposed portion 474 below a predetermined distance (by the thickness of the cover members 481 and 482) from the exposed portion 474.

  The cover members 481 and 482 are substantially L-shaped by forming a notch 483 at the front upper portion of the plate-like body whose vertical direction is the left-right direction, and the guide protrusion protruding outward on the outer surface. 452 is provided. Further, the cover members 481 and 482 are formed with a recess 484 corresponding to the shape of the embedded portion 473 of the core member 471. The depths of the recesses 484 of the cover members 481 and 482 are approximately half of the thickness of the embedded portion 473, respectively. By combining the left and right cover members 481 and 482 with the concave portion 484, a space capable of accommodating the embedded portion 473 of the core member 471 is formed. Further, in the recess 484 (a space formed by the recess 484), a portion corresponding to the exposed portion 474 of the core member 471 is opened upward and forward along the notch 483. With these configurations, the embedded portion 473 can be covered with the cover members 481 and 482, and the exposed portion 474 can be exposed to the outside from the cover members 481 and 482 so as to be positioned at the notch portion 483. In the present embodiment, the vertical side portion 462 (first angular portion 465) is configured by a core member 471 made of a soft magnetic material, and the horizontal side portion 463 (second angular portion 466) is a cover member 481 made of resin. 482. In the assembled state of the restricting projection 403, the upper surface of the exposed portion 474 and the upper side portions (upper surface) of the cover members 481, 482 are flush with each other, and the side surface of the exposed portion 474 and the side surfaces of the cover members 481, 482 are flush with each other. It is the same. For this reason, only the upper surface, front surface, and side surface of the exposed portion 474 of the core member 471 are exposed to the outside.

  In addition, a rectangular columnar positioning projection 487 is provided on one side of the pair of cover members 481 and 482 (the cover member 481 on the left side in FIG. 11B) that protrudes toward the other side. 11 (b) a right-side cover member 482) is formed with a bottomed hole (not shown) into which the positioning protrusion 487 is fitted when the restriction protrusion 403 is assembled. When the positioning protrusion 487 is fitted into the hole, the positional deviation between the cover members 481 and 482 in the front-rear and up-down directions is restricted. Further, when assembling the restricting protrusion 403, an adhesive is applied to the inner surfaces of the cover members 481 and 482. It should be noted that positioning may be performed by forming stepped portions having shapes that match each other at the time of assembly at the periphery of the concave portion 484 of each cover member 481, 482. Further, in place of or in addition to the application of the adhesive, the locking portion provided on one side of the cover members 481 and 482 may be locked to the locked portion provided on the other side. The cover members 481 and 482 may be fixed using a tape, a screw, a clip, or the like.

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

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, a stepped portion 418 extending in the vertical direction is formed on the inner surfaces of the left and right side wall portions 412 and 413 slightly in front of the stopper portion 417, and on the front side of the stepped portion 418. This part is higher by one step toward the inside of the housing portion 406 than the rear part. For this reason, in the part ahead of the step part 418 in the accommodating part 406, the distance between the side wall parts 412, 413, that is, the lateral width of the space formed inside the accommodating part 406 is narrow, and the accommodating part 406 A gap formed between the restricting protrusion 403 to be inserted and the side wall portions 412 and 413 is also small. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the guide protrusion 452 from dropping off from the guide hole 416 and to restrict the tilting (rattle) of the restricting protrusion 403 in the left-right direction.

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

  In addition, guide grooves 419 extending from the rear edge portion of the guide hole 416 toward the rear are formed on the inner surfaces of the left and right side wall portions 412 and 413. When the restriction protrusion 403 is assembled to the accessory body 402, the guide protrusion 452 is guided to the guide groove 419 only by moving the guide protrusion 452 along the inside of the guide groove 419 and pushing the restriction protrusion 403 forward. Then, it is smoothly inserted into the guide hole 416. Furthermore, since the distance between the left and right side wall portions 412 and 413 is wider at the portion where the guide groove 419 is formed, the amount of expansion of the left and right side wall portions 412 and 413 can be further reduced. As a result, the assembly workability can be further improved by the presence of the guide groove 419.

  Next, the operation of the restricting protrusion 403 will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 9 (a) shows the passage restriction object 401 when the restriction protrusion 403 does not protrude into the game area, and FIG. 9 (b) shows the passage restriction object 401 when the restriction protrusion 403 protrudes into the game area. It is a perspective view. FIG. 10 (a) shows the passing restriction object 401 when the restricting protrusion 403 does not protrude into the game area, and FIG. 10 (b) shows that the restricting protrusion 403 is attracted to the magnetized game ball located immediately above. FIG. 10 (c) shows the passage restricting agent 401 when the second angular portion 466 of the restricting protrusion 403 comes into contact with the magnetized game ball. It is a schematic cross section which shows.

  In a normal state in which a game is performed, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 10A, the guide protrusion 452 is in contact with the rear edge of the guide hole 416, and the restriction protrusion 403 causes the game ball to move. The front end portion of the restricting projection 403 is located behind the front surface of the base portion 405 so that the flow is not hindered. In the present embodiment, the state of the regulation protrusion 403 that does not protrude into the game area in front of the base 405 corresponds to the second state.

  Now, since the game ball is made of iron, as shown in FIG. 10B, when a magnet M having strong magnetism (magnetic force) is applied to the front surface of the glass unit 137 (front plate glass 137a), the game area is The game ball that flows down is attracted to the magnet M through the glass unit 137 and brought into contact with the back surface of the rear glass plate 137b. The game ball attracted to the magnet M in this way is guided by the magnet M moved along the plate glass 137a, and moves in the game area while sliding on the back surface of the plate glass 137b.

  Further, in order to enter the game ball into the first opportunity corresponding unit 33 (the entrance 33a), it is necessary to move the game ball downward between the pair of life nails 441 and 442. Accordingly, an unauthorized person who intends to illegally enter the first opportunity handling unit 33 (the entrance 33a) first moves the magnet M to guide the game ball above the pair of life nails 441 and 442. It will be.

  By the way, since the game ball attracted to the magnet M is magnetized, when the magnetized game ball approaches the area between the pair of life nails 441 and 442 (passage restricting means 401), the movable member 403, specifically Specifically, a core member 471 made of a soft magnetic material is attracted to the game ball and protrudes forward of the base 405 as shown in FIG. More specifically, the restricting protrusion 403 in the state of FIG. 9A and FIG. 10A (second state) keeps the state until the magnetized game ball is positioned in front of the restricting protrusion 403. Instead, the magnetized game ball starts to protrude forward when approaching above the restricting protrusion 403.

  Therefore, the restricting protrusion 403 that is attracted to the magnetized game ball and protrudes forward is, as shown by the solid line in FIG. 10B, when the magnetized game ball is positioned immediately above the restricting protrusion 403. The first angular portion 465 formed in the core member 471 made of a soft magnetic material protrudes forward until it is as close as possible. That is, in this embodiment, the guide protrusion 452 is in contact with the front edge portion of the guide hole 416, and the distance between the first square portion 465 and the glass unit 137 is less than the diameter of the game ball, and the cover made of resin. The distance between the second rectangular portion 466 formed in the members 481 and 482 and the glass unit 137 is equal to or less than the radius of the game ball.

  Since the core member 471 of the restriction projection 403 is made of a soft magnetic material as described above, when the magnet approaches the front, the core member 471 is attracted to the magnet and the restriction projection 403 protrudes into the game area. That is, although depending on the magnetic strength of the magnet M, the restricting projection 403 can be used even if the game ball attracted to the magnet M (for example, a permanent magnet) (the game ball is a temporary magnet) cannot be approached. When the magnet M is brought closer, it is attracted to the magnet M and protrudes into the game area. Further, in the present embodiment, for convenience, it is described that the restricting protrusion 403 is attracted to the magnet M and attracted to the magnetized game ball. However, in some cases, the restricting protrusion 403 is attracted to the magnet M and the magnet M. And attracted to both magnetized game balls.

  When the magnetized game ball moves from the position indicated by the solid line in FIG. 10 (b) to the position indicated by the two-dot chain line in FIG. 10 (b) below, the first square portion 465 and the glass unit 137 (sheet glass) Since the distance to 137b) is equal to or less than the diameter of the game ball, the magnetized game ball and the first angular portion 465 come into contact with each other. At this point, the downward movement of the game ball is temporarily restricted. However, the contact portion of the game ball with the first angular portion 465 is the lower surface of the game ball (the lower portion of the surface of the game ball below the center line dividing the game ball into two upper and lower hemispheres in the vertical direction). However, it is a part on the rear side (game board 30 side) from the center of the game ball in the front-rear direction. For this reason, when the first angular portion 465 is pressed downward by the magnetized game ball guided downward by the magnet M, not only the downward force is applied to the first angular portion 465, A force toward the back acts. Accordingly, in some cases, the restricting projection 403 is displaced backward, and the magnetized game ball moves downward while being in sliding contact with the first angular portion 465 and the glass unit 137 (the plate glass 137b). There is a fear.

  On the other hand, the regulation protrusion 403 of this embodiment includes a lateral side portion 463 that extends forward from the lower end portion of the longitudinal side portion 462. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 10C, the magnetized game ball that moves downward so as to widen the distance between the vertical side portion 462 and the glass unit 137 contacts the horizontal side portion 463. Will be supported.

  In particular, the vertical side portion 462 extends in parallel with the plate glass 137b, the horizontal side portion 463 extends along the perpendicular direction of the plate glass 137b, the horizontal side portion 463 has the same length as the radius of the game ball, and the regulation protrusion 403 is Since the distance between the second horn portion 466 and the glass unit 137 can protrude forward until the distance of the game ball becomes equal to or less than the radius, the second horn portion 466 comes into contact with the lowest point of the game ball. .

  In the present embodiment, the state of the restricting protrusion 403 when the distance between the second rectangular portion 466 and the glass unit 137 is equal to or less than the radius of the game ball corresponds to the first state. In addition, the front frame set 14 is opened in order to retract the regulating protrusion 403 in the state protruding into the game area (first state) to the rear and not protrude into the game area (second state). Then you need to push it back.

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

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

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the restricting projection 403 includes the core member 471 made of a soft magnetic material and the cover members 481 and 482 made of resin, and the vertical side portion 462 (the first square portion 465) is the core. The horizontal side portion 463 (second angular portion 466) is formed in the cover members 481 and 482. Therefore, although the vertical side portion 462 (first angular portion 465) is located behind the horizontal side portion 463 (second angular portion 466), the vertical side portion 462 (first angular shape). The portion 465) can be the site that is most strongly attracted to the magnetized game ball. Thus, when the restricting projection 403 protrudes forward until the first angular portion 465 is as close as possible to the magnetized game ball located immediately above the restricting protrusion 403, the lateral side portion 463 (second side) The lower surface of the game ball magnetized in the angular portion 466) can be received and supported. Therefore, the magnetized game ball is pressed against the first angular portion 465 from above from the state in which the portion on the game board 30 side of the lower surface of the magnetized game ball is in contact with the first angular portion 465. Thus, even if the restricting projection 403 is displaced rearward and moved downward while being in sliding contact with the first square portion 465 and the plate glass 137b, the game ball can be reliably received at the lateral side portion 463.

  In addition, the vertical side portion 462 extends along the extending direction of the plate glass 137b, the horizontal side portion 463 extends in a direction orthogonal to the back surface of the plate glass 137b, and the length of the horizontal side portion 463 is the same as the radius of the game ball. The second angular portion 466 when the restricting projection 403 protrudes forward until the first angular portion 465 is as close as possible to the magnetized game ball located immediately above the restricting projection 403. Since the distance between the glass plate 137b and the glass ball 137b is equal to or less than the radius of the game ball, the second angular portion 466 comes into contact with the lowest point of the magnetized game ball that moves downward along the substantially vertical direction. Become. For this reason, even if the 2nd corner | angular part 466 which supports the said game ball with the magnetized game ball | bowl is pressed, the force which goes back to the 2nd corner | angular part 466 does not act. Therefore, even though the restricting projection 403 protrudes forward, it is displaced backward by being pressed by the game ball, and allows the magnetized game ball to enter the first opportunity corresponding unit 33. It is possible to prevent such a situation. As a result, it is possible to more reliably prevent an illegal act of guiding a game ball to the first opportunity corresponding unit 33 using a magnet and causing it to enter the ball. In addition, by visually recognizing the restricting protrusion 403 protruding into the game area, it is possible to grasp that fraud such as guiding a game ball using a magnet has been performed.

  In addition, the vertical side portion 462 extends along the extending direction of the glass sheet 137b, and the horizontal side portion 463 extends in a direction perpendicular to the back surface of the glass sheet 137b, so that the second angular portion 466 is hit by the magnetized game ball. In the contacted state, the part other than the second rectangular portion 466 of the restricting projection 403 does not contact the lower surface of the magnetized game ball. For this reason, in a state where the second horn portion 466 is in contact with the magnetized game ball, a force directed backward with respect to the regulation protrusion 403 by pressing the magnetized game ball against the regulation protrusion 403 from above. Can be avoided. As a result, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the restricting protrusion 403 is displaced rearward and the second corner 466 cannot support the lowest point of the magnetized game ball.

  When the second horn portion 466 is in contact with the lowest point of the game ball, the first horn portion 465 is located on the game board 30 side of the game ball (the game ball is divided into two upper and lower hemispheres). Of course, even if the game ball magnetized by moving the magnet M downward is pressed against the restricting protrusion 403, the restricting protrusion 403 is moved backward on the first angular portion 465. There is no moving force.

  Further, a step portion 461 is formed on the front upper portion of the restricting projection 403, and the second angular portion 466 that comes into contact with the magnetized game ball and restricts the movement of the game ball is directly above the restricting projection 403. It is located below the first horn portion 465 that is the site that is most strongly attracted to the magnetized game ball located at. For this reason, for example, compared with the case where the stepped portion 461 is not formed on the restricting projection 403 (the case where only the second angular portion 466 exists without the first angular portion 465), the magnetization positioned just above the restricting projection 403. It is possible to delay the time until the played game ball comes into contact with the second angular portion 466. Therefore, even if the magnetized game ball moves relatively quickly, before the magnetized game ball reaches the second angular portion 466, the second angular shape is relative to the lowest point of the magnetized game ball. The restricting protrusion 403 can be more reliably protruded until the portion 466 reaches a position where it can abut. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the insertion hole 431 is formed between the life nails 441 and 442, so that the direction in which the game ball guided by the magnet M approaches the restriction projection 403 is restricted upward, and thus magnetized. The positional relationship between the first horn portion 465 and the second horn portion 466 with respect to the moving direction of the game ball can be a positional relationship that can reliably exhibit the above-described effects.

  In addition, the core member 471 is provided with a reinforcing portion 476 extending forward from the exposed portion 473. In other words, the core member 471 is also embedded in the restriction projection 403 at a portion in front of the first square portion 465. Since the core member 471 is made of pure iron having a rigidity higher than that of the resin, the strength and durability of the portion that supports the magnetized game ball and restricts passage (the portion having the horizontal side portion 463 as the upper side portion). Can be improved.

  In addition to the configuration of the present embodiment, the regulation projection 403 is allowed to slide forward when not protruding into the game area, but the second angular portion 466 and the magnetized game ball are in contact with each other. It is possible to realize a configuration in which the rearward sliding of the restricting protrusion 403 is restricted. For example, a magnetic sensor, a solenoid, and a wiring for connecting these to a control device (main control device 261, etc.) are provided, and a solenoid plunger is projected based on the detection of the magnetic sensor, so that the magnetized game ball It is also conceivable to support the rear side of the restricting protrusion 403 that has been attracted and protruded to restrict the rearward movement of the restricting protrusion 403. However, in this case, there is a possibility that the configuration becomes significantly complicated. Further, for example, a regulating member that can be projected and retracted inside the accommodating portion 406 and a spring that applies a force to the regulating member in a direction protruding inward of the accommodating portion 406 are provided and retracted (second state). The front end in the protruding direction of the restricting member is brought into contact with the side surface of the restricting protrusion 403, and when the restricting protrusion 403 is attracted to the magnetized game ball and protrudes (when the first state is reached), the restricting member is accommodated. A configuration is also conceivable in which the projection protrudes inside the portion 406 and supports the rear side portion of the regulation projection 403. However, in this case, the protrusion from the restricting protrusion 403 may be hindered by the stress received from the restricting member.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the restriction protrusion 403 is constituted by the core member 471 made of a soft magnetic material and the cover members 481 and 482 made of resin, so that the restriction protrusion 403 can be prevented from sliding backward, so that a separate solenoid is provided. It is not necessary to provide a driving means such as a wiring for connecting the driving means to the control device, or to set a control process for driving the driving means, and to prevent complication of the configuration and increase in cost. Can do. Further, there is no member that obstructs the forward sliding of the restricting protrusion 403, and the restricting protrusion 403 can be smoothly protruded. In addition, compared to the case where a magnetic sensor is used as a countermeasure against fraud using a magnet, the cost can be reduced and the wiring connecting the magnetic sensor and the control device can be cut or the magnetic sensor can be cut. It is possible to avoid a situation where the function does not function when the reaction value is not set properly.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The power failure monitoring circuit 542 is a circuit that outputs a power failure signal SK1 to each NMI terminal of the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 and the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 542 monitors the DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 541, and determines that a power failure (power failure) has occurred when this voltage is less than 22 volts. The power failure signal SK1 is output to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. Based on the output of the power failure signal SK1, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 recognize the occurrence of a power failure and execute a power failure process (NMI interrupt processing).

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

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

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

  (A) In the above embodiment, the vertical side portion 462 and the horizontal side portion 463 are both configured to have the same length as the radius of the game ball, but the lowermost of the lower surfaces of the game balls magnetized by the restricting protrusions 403 It suffices to be able to support a point or a part in front of the lowest point. That is, as in the above embodiment, the vertical side portion 462 extends along a substantially vertical direction that is the extending direction of the plate glass 137b, and the horizontal side portion 463 extends along a substantially horizontal direction that is a direction orthogonal to the back surface of the plate glass 137b. If the length of the horizontal side portion 463 is longer than the radius of the game ball, it is sufficient.

  Further, in a state where the restricting projection 403 protrudes most forward, the distance between the first square portion 465 and the glass unit 137 is equal to or larger than the diameter of the game ball, and the magnetized game ball contacts the first square portion 465. It is good also as a structure which does not. However, the distance between the second rectangular portion 466 and the glass unit 137 is not more than the radius of the game ball.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the site | part between the 1st corner | angular part 465 and the 2nd corner | angular part 466 is the vertical side part 462 extended along a substantially vertical direction, and the horizontal side part 463 extended along a substantially horizontal direction. However, it is not particularly limited to such a configuration. For example, as shown in FIG. 13, the vicinity of the boundary between the vertical side portion 462 and the horizontal side portion 463 is formed in a curved shape, or the first corner portion 465 and the second corner portion 466 are shown in FIG. The part between the two may be configured in an arc shape that connects the two corners 465 and 466 while bending. When such a configuration is employed, the strength in the vicinity of the boundary between the first horn portion 465 and the second horn portion 466 can be improved. However, in a state where the lowest point of the magnetized game ball is in contact with the second horn portion 466, the portion other than the second horn portion 466 of the regulation projection 403 is from the lowest point of the lower surface of the game ball. However, it is desirable that the rear part be inaccessible. In this case, when the second horn portion 466 supports the game ball, the magnetized game ball is pressed against the restriction projection 403 from above, so that a backward stress acts on the restriction projection 403. Can be avoided.

  Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 15, the lateral side portion 463 may be tilted upward toward the front to support the lower surface of the magnetized game ball located ahead of the lowest point. In FIG. 15, a portion located slightly rearward of the second rectangular portion 466 is in contact with the magnetized game ball, and the contact portion corresponds to the support portion. Further, as shown in FIG. 16, the vertical side portion 462 may be inclined forward toward the upper side. In this case, the first square portion 465 can be brought closer to the magnetized game ball located immediately above the restricting protrusion 403. However, the inclination angle of the vertical side portion 465 and the length of the horizontal side portion 466 so that the lower surface of the game ball magnetized in the second angular portion 466 can support the lowermost point or the front side of the lowermost point. It is necessary to consider such things. Further, when the magnetized game ball that is in contact with the first horn portion 465 is moved swiftly and swiftly downward, the distance between the second horn portion 466 and the glass plate 137 is less than or equal to the radius of the game sphere. Before the restricting protrusion 401 protrudes forward, the second angular portion 466 is prevented from coming into contact with the lower side of the lower surface of the magnetized game ball in the rearward direction in the substantially horizontal direction. The distance between the one corner portion 465 and the second corner portion 466 is set to be equal to or greater than the radius of the game ball, or the length of the vertical side portion 462 is increased. In addition, as shown in FIG. 17, the lateral side portion 463 may be configured in an arc shape along the outer peripheral shape of the game ball. As shown in FIG. 15 and FIG. 17, when the horizontal side portion 463 (supporting portion) is in contact with a portion of the lower surface of the magnetized game ball in front of the lowest point, in the contact state, Even when the restricting projection 403 comes into contact with a portion of the lower surface of the magnetized game ball that is on the rear side of the lowest point and a force directed backward acts on the restricting projection 403, Since the force acts in a direction that cancels out the force to be directed, the backward movement of the restricting protrusion 403 can be suppressed.

  (B) In the above embodiment, the regulation projection 403 only slides back and forth, but the regulation projection 403 projects into the game area, and the distance between the first square portion 465 and the glass unit 137 is less than the diameter of the game ball. You may comprise so that it can tilt in the state (The distance of the 2nd corner | angular part 466 and the glass unit 137 is below the radius of a game ball). Hereinafter, the passage restriction object 701 adopting the configuration will be described with reference to FIG. 18 also includes a base portion 705 that is fixed in contact with the front surface of the game board 30 and a cylindrical shape that extends rearward from the base portion 705 in the same manner as the passage restriction role 401 in the above embodiment. The accessory main body 702 including the storage portion 706 and the regulation protrusion 703 inserted through the storage portion 706 are provided. Further, a stepped portion 761 composed of a vertical side portion 762 and a horizontal side portion 763 is formed on the front upper end portion of the restricting projection 703, similarly to the passage restricting role 401 of the above embodiment, and the stepped portion An upper corner portion 761 constitutes a first corner portion 765, and a lower corner portion 761 constitutes a second corner portion 766. The restricting protrusion 703 includes a core member 771 made of a soft magnetic material and a pair of cover members 772 made of resin and sandwiching the core member 471, and a part of the first angular portion 765 and the vertical side portion 762. Is formed in the core member 771 exposed from the cover member 772, and the lateral side portion 763 and the second angular portion 766 are formed in the cover member 772.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the regulation protrusion 703 tilts between the regulation protrusion 703 inserted inside the accommodation part 706 of the accessory body 702 and the upper wall part 711 and the lower wall part 714 of the accommodation part 706. An allowable gap is formed. Further, the guide protrusions 752 formed on both side surfaces of the restricting protrusion 703 are each formed in a columnar shape having the same diameter, and are arranged so that the axial centers of both extend on the same line. As a result, the restricting projection 703 can rotate around the guide projection 752.

  Further, the guide holes 716 formed in the both side wall portions 712 of the accommodating portion 706 are configured as long holes that are inclined upward toward the front (for example, about 10 degrees with respect to a direction orthogonal to the back surface of the base portion 705). . As a result, when the magnetized game ball approaches the restriction projection 703 in the state where the front end portion is located behind the front surface of the base 705 (second state), the restriction projection 703 is directed forward. It will slide diagonally upward.

  In addition, the guide protrusion 752 is formed on the rear side of the longitudinal intermediate position of the restricting protrusion 703, and the core member 471 is embedded in the cover member 772 in front of the guide protrusion 752 (not shown). ). Therefore, the center of gravity of the restricting protrusion 703 is located on the front side of the guide protrusion 752. Therefore, when the pair of guide protrusions 752 are pivotally supported, the restriction protrusion 703 tilts with the front end portion directed downward. Further, the restriction projection 703 has an upper side and a lower side extending substantially in parallel from the rear end toward the front end up to a portion slightly ahead of the intermediate position in the longitudinal direction. In this part, the lower side portion is inclined downward so as to be separated from the upper side portion, and the vertical width is increased. In addition, the regulation protrusion 703 in the state where the front end portion is located behind the front surface of the base portion 705 (second state) is such that the front side of the lower side portion is in contact with the upper surface of the lower wall portion 714 and is directed forward. The posture is inclined upward.

  Now, as shown in FIG. 18B, when the game ball attracted and magnetized by the magnet M applied to the front plate glass 137a approaches the upper side of the regulation projection 703 while sliding on the back surface of the plate glass 137b. The exposed portion of the core member 471 (the first square portion 765 and a portion in the vicinity thereof) is attracted to the game ball, and the upper edge of the opening 721 formed in the base 705 corresponding to the housing portion 706. While sliding on the part, it slides forward and obliquely upward. When the restricting protrusion 703 protrudes in front of the base 705 until the guide protrusion 752 contacts the front edge of the guide hole 716, the distance between the first rectangular portion 765 of the restricting protrusion 703 and the glass unit 137 (sheet glass 137b) is a game. It becomes below the diameter of the sphere, and the distance between the second rectangular portion 766 and the glass unit 137 becomes below the radius of the game sphere. Thus, the state of the regulation protrusion 703 in which the distance between the second rectangular portion 766 and the glass unit 137 is equal to or less than the radius of the game ball corresponds to the first state.

  Further, the restriction protrusion 703 when it is attracted to and protrudes from the magnetized game ball located above the restriction protrusion 703 takes a posture (first posture) inclined upward toward the front. In this state, since the guide protrusion 752 is located above the lower wall portion 714 and the restricting protrusion 703 and the lower wall portion 714 are separated from each other, the restricting protrusion 703 has the front end portion downward. It can be turned in the direction it heads.

  When the magnet M is moved downward from the state of FIG. 18B, the front end portion of the restricting projection 703 is pushed downward by the game ball guided by the magnet M, and the restricting projection 703 has the front end with the guide projection 752 as an axis. The part tilts downward. Then, as shown in FIG. 18C, the regulation protrusion 703 is supported with the lower side portion in contact with the lower edge portion of the opening 721, and rests in a posture slightly inclined forward.

  In this state, the vertical side portion 762 extends along a substantially vertical direction, and the horizontal side portion 763 extends along a substantially horizontal direction. Further, since the distance between the second rectangular portion 766 and the glass unit 137 is equal to or less than the radius of the game ball, and the lateral side portion 763 has the same length as the radius of the game ball, the second rectangular portion 766 is It contacts the lowest point of the magnetized game ball.

  Even when the above configuration is adopted, the same operational effects as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained. Further, the restricting protrusion 703 that does not protrude into the game area is supported by the guide hole 716 and the lower wall portion 714 and is inclined upward. Further, the guide hole 716 is inclined upward toward the front. With these configurations, the restricting protrusion 703 cannot protrude forward unless it slides obliquely upward. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the restricting protrusion 403 protrudes into the game area due to vibration of the pachinko machine 10 or the like, even though there is no illegal act of attracting and guiding the game ball to the magnet M. can do. For this reason, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the flow of the game ball is hindered by the restricting projection 703 and a disadvantage is caused to a bona fide player.

  Further, when the regulation protrusion 703 that is attracted to the magnetized game ball and protrudes into the game area is pressed from above by the magnetized game ball, the front end portion tilts downward. Therefore, for example, in the case of a configuration in which the restricting protrusion 703 simply slides back and forth while maintaining the same posture, the front end portion of the restricting protrusion 703 that is inclined upward toward the front is pressed downward with respect to the restricting protrusion 703. Then, there is a possibility that a force directed backward will be applied and the regulating projection 703 may be displaced backward, but this possibility can be prevented.

  In addition, since the center of gravity of the restricting protrusion 703 is located in front of the guide protrusion 752, the restricting protrusion 703 that is attracted to the magnetized game ball and protrudes into the game area can be freely moved away from the magnet M. Even if it becomes, it takes a posture inclined downward toward the front. That is, the restricting protrusion 703 that is attracted to the magnetized game ball and protrudes into the game area does not retract backward unless an external force is applied. Therefore, by visually recognizing the regulation protrusion 703, it is possible to reliably grasp the presence or absence of fraud using a magnet.

  Further, by allowing the restricting protrusion 703 to protrude obliquely upward, the restricting protrusion 703 can be protruded relatively smoothly with respect to the magnetized game ball approaching from above. Furthermore, since the protruding direction of the restricting protrusion 703 is obliquely upward, for example, compared to a case where the restricting protrusion 703 protrudes in the horizontal direction, the game ball approaching from above is positioned at an earlier stage (positioned above). In stage), you can begin to protrude into the gaming area. For this reason, before the game ball that is guided by the magnet and moves between the life nails 441 and 442 passes through the front of the regulation projection 703, the distance between the regulation projection 703 and the glass unit 137 is equal to or less than the diameter of the game ball (first It can be made to project more reliably until it becomes (state).

  Even when the restriction protrusion 403 only slides back and forth as in the above-described embodiment, “the posture of the restriction protrusion 403 in the state where the front end portion is positioned behind the front surface of the base 405 is used. A configuration may be employed in which the posture is inclined upward toward the front and, when protruding forward, slides obliquely upward toward the front. In other words, if the inclination of the restricting projection 403 that is inclined upward is not so large, even if the front end portion (the first angular portion 465 or the second angular portion 466) of the restricting projection 403 is pushed downward, basically The restricting protrusion 403 is merely a force that rotates the guide protrusion 452 about the axis, such as a frictional force acting between the restricting protrusion 403 and the accommodating portion 406, a force attracted to the magnetized game ball, and the like. Thus, the backward movement of the restricting protrusion 403 is restricted. In addition, it is desirable that the first horn portion 465 has a small inclination even from the viewpoint that the first horn portion 465 can be more reliably positioned closer to the magnetized game ball than the second horn portion 466. .

  (C) In the above-described embodiment, the strength and durability of the portion of the restricting protrusion 403 that is positioned in front of the vertical side portion 462 (first angular portion 465) and that has the horizontal side portion 463 as the upper side portion are improved. Therefore, although the core member 471 (reinforcing part 476) is embedded also in this part, the reinforcing part 476 is omitted, and the part in front of the first rectangular part 465 is made of only resin (non-magnetic material). May be. In this case, a portion of the restricting projection 403 ahead of the first angular portion 465 is not attracted to the magnetized game ball. For this reason, while being able to make the 1st corner | angular part 465 more reliably into the site | part closest to the magnetized game ball located just above the control protrusion 403, the 2nd corner | angular part 466 and plate glass The restricting protrusion 403 can be more reliably protruded forward until the distance from 137b is equal to or less than the radius of the game ball.

  (D) In the above-described embodiment, the restriction projection 403 is configured by the core member 471 and the pair of left and right cover members 481 and 482, but is not particularly limited to such a configuration.

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 19A, 19B, and 19C, the restricting protrusion 801 has a substantially box shape that opens rearward, and a pair of guide protrusions 805 that protrude outward from the left and right side wall portions. You may comprise by the cover member 802 which has, and the core member 803 penetrated by the cover member 802. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 19B, the stepped portion 806 is formed so that the front upper portion of the cover member 802 is cut out in a substantially L shape, and the front upper portion of the core member 803 is exposed to the outside. Accordingly, an opening 807 is formed. Further, as shown in FIGS. 19B and 19C, the protrusions 808 are formed on both side surfaces of the core member 803, and the locking holes 809 that can lock the protrusions 808 on the side wall portions of the cover member 802. Form. Further, in order to insert the core member 803 having a thickness comparable to the distance between the side wall portions of the cover member 802 (the lateral width of the space formed inside the cover member 802) into the cover member 802, the cover member The lower wall portion of the cover member 802 is formed only at the front portion of the cover member 802 so that the distance between the both side wall portions of 802 can be increased, and the cover member 802 is opened downward (FIG. 19A). reference). Then, the regulating protrusion 801 is assembled by pressing the core member 803 into the cover member 802 while pushing the space between the both side walls of the cover member 802 and locking the protrusion 808 in the locking hole 809.

  In the case of adopting this configuration, the cover member 802 is configured by one part, so that the configuration can be simplified. However, since the core member 803 is inserted through the cover member 802, a step is formed between the exposed portion of the core member 803 and the side surface of the cover member 802. Therefore, if the width of the exposed portion of the core member 803 is the same as the width of the exposed portion 474 of the above-described embodiment, there is a possibility that the size of the restricting protrusion 801 and thus the passage restricting character may be increased. When it is desired to restrict the passage of the magnetized game ball in a place where it is easily noticeable, it is desirable to employ the passage restriction agent 401 of the above embodiment. Note that the cover member 802 may not be completely cylindrical. For example, the cover member 802 may have a substantially U-shaped cross section or a substantially C-shaped cross section, and may include a locking portion that locks the core member 803.

  (E) Further, for example, the core member is insert-molded when the restricting protrusion 403 is formed (molding of the cover member), for example, the resin is injected after the core member is placed in the mold for molding the cover member. Also good. In this case, compared with the case where the core member and the cover member are configured as separate parts, it is possible to eliminate the trouble of assembling the restriction projections 403, or the core member is rattled due to manufacturing errors of the cover member or the core member. Can be prevented. In addition, by forming a hole or recess in the core member, the hole or recess is filled with resin when the restriction projection 403 is molded, so that the core member can be reliably prevented from coming off the cover member. can do.

  (F) In the above embodiment, the first angular portion 465 and the second angular portion 466 are formed by forming the step portion 461 on the restricting protrusion 403. However, the step portion 461 is not particularly formed. Good.

  Hereinafter, the example of an aspect shown in FIG. 20 is demonstrated. The restriction protrusion 851 is a cylindrical protrusion main body 852 made of resin, a guiding member 853 made of a soft magnetic material and positioned in front of the protrusion main body 852, and made of resin and positioned in front of the guiding member 853. The support member 854 is configured to have a rectangular parallelepiped shape (the vertical width is constant) as a whole. The protrusion main body 852 is open at the front and rear, and is provided with an upper hanging portion 863 extending downward from the upper wall portion 861 and a lower hanging portion 864 extending upward from the lower wall portion 862 at the front end. Yes. In addition, guide protrusions 867 that are inserted through the guide holes 872 of the housing portion 871 are provided on the left and right side wall portions of the protrusion body 852.

  The guiding member 853 is formed with a hole 881 penetrating in the front-rear direction at the center, and has a frame shape. The support member 854 is provided with a pair of upper and lower locking portions 885 and 886 extending rearward from the back surface. Then, the locking portions 885 and 886 of the support member 854 are inserted into the hole portions 881 of the guiding member 853 and are locked to the back surfaces of the upper hook portion 863 and the lower hook portion 864, so that the restriction protrusion 851 is assembled. It is done.

  Even in the case of adopting this configuration, the restricting protrusion 851 is protruded until the support member 854 reaches a position where the support member 854 can contact the lowest point of the game ball by being attracted to the magnetized game ball. Can do. Note that the restricting protrusion 851 may be formed by insert-molding the guiding member 853.

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

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

  In the above embodiment, since the insertion hole 431 is formed in a region surrounded by the pair of life nails 441 and 442 and the entrance 33a, the life nails 441 and 442 (the life nails 441 and 442 and the entrance entrance) are formed. The upper end portion of 33a constitutes a course limiting means. In this way, the route limiting means may be configured by using a nail or an accessory provided on the front surface of the game board 30, for example, by a wall portion protruding forward from the base portion 405 on the side of the restriction projection 403. You may comprise a route limiting means. Further, there may not be a course limiting means, and a configuration in which a game ball can approach the restriction protrusion 403 from multiple directions may be employed.

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

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

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

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

  Further, the core member 471 does not need to be entirely composed of a soft magnetic material (pure iron in this example), and the restricting protrusion 403 can protrude into the game area when a magnet (a game ball magnetized by the magnet) approaches. It only has to be. In addition, it is good also as comprising at least one part of the core member 471 with a hard magnetic body. However, so that the game ball is not attracted to the restricting projection 403 and the restricting projection 403 does not protrude forward due to the game ball in spite of the fact that the cheating using the magnet is not performed. It is possible to adopt a hard magnetic material that is weak as much as possible, to limit the entire core member 471 from a hard magnetic material, to a part, or to increase the thickness of the cover members 481 and 482 that cover the core member 471. desirable. Further, the ratio of the core member 471 to the restricting protrusion 403 may be reduced. Further, the materials of the cover members 481, 482 and the accessory body 402 are not particularly limited, and may be made of, for example, a metal having weak magnetism.

  In addition, in the above-described embodiment, a part of the core member 471 (embedded portion 473) made of a soft magnetic material is embedded in the cover members 481 and 482. However, the present invention is not particularly limited to such a configuration. For example, a member made of a soft magnetic material may be fixed with an adhesive to a notch formed in the upper part on the front side of the cover member made of resin. In addition, for example, a recess is formed along the circumferential direction of the restriction projection at a portion of the restriction projection that can protrude into the game area and located at a predetermined distance rearward from the front end portion, and a wire is formed in the depression. May be wrapped around. Even in the case of adopting these configurations, it is possible to provide a portion made of a resin in front of a portion made of a soft magnetic material, so that the same effect as that of the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

  In addition, the protruding direction of the restricting protrusion 403 is not particularly limited. For example, the restricting protrusion 403 may protrude in a direction orthogonal to the front surface of the game board 30, or left and right with respect to the direction orthogonal to the front surface of the game board 30. It may be inclined to the left or may be protruded in parallel (in the left-right direction) with the front surface of the game board 30. For example, for example, in the case where the restricting projection 403 is projected from the outer rail constituting portion 52 to the guide passage in the vicinity of the end portion (near the return ball prevention member 53) of the parallel portion (guide passage) of the inner and outer rail constituting portions 51 and 52, The second horn portion 466 is located closer to the guide passage tip side (return ball prevention member 53 side) than the first horn portion 465, and is attracted to the magnetized game ball and protrudes (in the first state). The distance between the second rectangular portion 466 of the restricting protrusion 403 and the inner rail constituting portion 51 is set to be equal to or less than the radius of the game ball. Of course, the second angular portion 466 can be brought into contact with the frontmost portion in the traveling direction of the surface of the magnetized game ball in the traveling direction or the portion closer to the outer rail component 52 than the most distal portion. Configure. However, since it is expected that the magnet is applied to the front surface of the glass unit 137 in the case of an illegal act such as guiding the game ball to the entrance means using the magnet and entering it, the protrusion of the restricting projection 403 is made smooth. In order to achieve this, it is desirable that the restricting protrusion 403 is configured to protrude forward.

  In the above embodiment, the regulation protrusion 403 is located behind the front surface of the base 405 in a normal time when a game is performed, but it is allowed to enter the first opportunity corresponding unit 33 in the normal time. If so, the restricting protrusion 403 may protrude into the game area. For example, the restricting protrusion is configured to be slidable left and right, and is arranged so as to be vertically aligned with the life nail 441 on the left side in FIG. 8 in a normal state (second state), but a magnet is disposed between the life nails 441 and 442. When approaching, a configuration in which the restricting protrusion slides to the right side in FIG. 8 and is positioned between the life nails 441 and 442 (first state) may be employed. In this case, the step portion is formed on the upper right side of the restricting projection, so that the first corner portion is formed at the right end portion of the upper side portion, and the second corner portion is formed on the right side of the first corner portion. In the projecting state, it is desirable that the distance between the second square portion and the right life nail 442 in FIG. 8 is equal to or less than the diameter of the game ball.

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

  (I) In the above embodiment, the restriction protrusion 403 is configured to slide back and forth, but the restriction protrusion 403 may be configured to be rotatable.

  Hereinafter, the example shown in FIG. 21 will be described. Since the restricting protrusion 901 is rotatable, the restricting protrusion 901 is not necessarily in the posture shown in FIG. 21, but in the following description, the restricting protrusion 901 in the posture shown in FIG. 21 will be described for convenience. The restriction protrusion 901 includes a protrusion main body 902 made of resin and having a substantially columnar shape, and a core member 903 embedded in the protrusion main body 902. In this example, the restriction protrusion 901 is formed by insert-molding the core member 903 when the protrusion main body 902 is molded. Further, the upper part of the front part of the projection main body 902 is cut out in a substantially L shape, and has a substantially semicircular cross section. The core member 903 is partially exposed corresponding to the notched portion. In this embodiment, a part of the first square portion 931 and the vertical side portion (vertical surface portion) 932 is formed in the core member 903. The upper surface of the projection main body 902 positioned in front of the exposed portion constitutes a lateral side portion (lateral surface portion) 933.

  A protrusion restricting protrusion 905 that protrudes downward is provided at the tip of the protrusion main body 902. Further, a stepped portion 914 that can accommodate the drop-out restricting projection 905 is formed at the periphery of the opening 913 of the base 912 of the accessory main body 911. When the rear end portion of the drop-out restricting projection 905 comes into contact with the stepped portion 914, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the restricting projection 901 is pulled out rearward. Further, the presence of the stepped portion 914 makes it possible to position the distal end portion of the restricting projection 901 behind (to be flush with) the front surface of the base portion 912.

  In addition, a through hole 906 (see FIG. 21B) penetrating in the left-right direction is formed in the rear portion of the protrusion main body 902. Then, the projection main body 902 is inserted from the front into the accommodation portion 915 of the accessory main body 911, and the through hole 906 is positioned behind the rear end portion of the accommodation portion 915, and then the projection main body 902 is inserted into the through hole 906. By passing a support bar 921 longer than the diameter of the pass restriction member 900, the passage restricting object 900 is assembled. It should be noted that, since both end portions of the support bar 921 projecting from the outer peripheral surface of the projection main body 902 are in contact with the rear end portion of the housing portion 915, it is possible to prevent the regulation projection 901 from abutting on the glass sheet 137b. .

  Next, the operation of the restriction protrusion 901 will be described. When the magnetized game ball approaches the restriction projection 901 in which the front end portion is located behind the base portion 912, the exposed portion of the core member 903 (the first square portion 931 and the vicinity thereof) is magnetized. The restriction projection 901 protrudes into the game area as it is attracted to the game ball. For example, when a game ball magnetized from above is approaching the restriction projection 901, when the restriction projection 901 projects forward, the first angular portion 931 is attracted to the magnetized game ball and the restriction projection 901 Located on the upper side of the rotation axis, the lateral side portion 933 faces the upper side and faces the magnetized game ball. Therefore, the lowest point (the most distal portion in the moving direction) of the magnetized game ball is supported by the lateral side portion 933.

  Further, for example, when a magnetized game ball approaches the regulation projection 901 from the left side, when the regulation projection 901 projects forward, the first angular portion 931 that is attracted to the magnetized game ball is the regulation projection. The restricting protrusion 901 rotates so as to be located on the left side of the rotation axis of 901, and the lateral side portion 933 faces the left side and faces the magnetized game ball. Therefore, the point located on the rightmost side in the magnetized game ball (the most distal portion in the movement direction) is supported by the lateral side portion 933.

  That is, the core member 903 exposed at a part in the circumferential direction of the restricting protrusion 901 is attracted to the magnetized game ball, so that the lateral edge portion 933 supports the most distal portion in the movement direction among the magnetized game balls. The restricting projection 901 is rotated so that For this reason, in the case where the lateral side portion 933 is positioned below the first square portion 931 (a stepped portion is formed in the front portion of the restriction projection 901), for example, a portion where the game ball moves to the left And a passage where a step is formed on the right side of the restricting projection and a passage where the step is formed on the upper side of the restricting protrusion It is possible to prevent a situation where the regulated object must be manufactured separately.

  (J) Further, when the distance between at least the restriction protrusion 403 and the glass sheet 137b is equal to or less than the diameter of the game ball, the backward movement of the restriction protrusion 403 may be restricted. Hereinafter, the example of an aspect shown in FIG. 22 is demonstrated.

  The restricting protrusion 951 includes a cylindrical protrusion main body 952 (movable member main body) made of resin, and a pull-in preventing protrusion 954 formed by protruding from the outer peripheral surface at a portion of the protrusion main body 952 that can protrude into the game area. Projection). The pull-in preventing projection 954 is formed by insert molding when the projection main body 952 is molded, and is formed by projecting a core member 953 made of a soft magnetic material from the outer peripheral surface of the projection main body 952. Note that a hole 955 (see FIG. 22B) is formed in a portion of the core member 953 embedded in the protrusion main body 952.

  Further, a through hole 956 (see FIG. 22B) penetrating in the left-right direction is formed in the rear portion of the projection main body 952. Then, the projection main body 952 is inserted into the accommodation portion 965 of the accessory main body 961 from the front, and the through hole 956 is positioned behind the rear end portion of the accommodation portion 965. Then, the diameter of the projection main body 952 is inserted into the through hole 956. By passing the longer support rod 971, the passage restricting agent 950 is assembled. In addition, the both ends of the support bar 971 protruding from the outer peripheral surface of the protrusion main body 952 abut on the rear end of the accommodating portion 965, so that it is possible to prevent the restriction protrusion 951 from abutting on the plate glass 137b. .

  In addition, the accommodation portion 965 of the accessory body 961 of this embodiment is provided adjacent to the accommodation portion main body 981 to accommodate the substantially cylindrical accommodation portion main body 981 through which the projection main body 952 is inserted and the retracting prevention protrusion 954. In addition, by providing a substantially rectangular tube-shaped protrusion accommodating portion 982 and communicating with each other, the restricting protrusion 951 can be inserted inside.

  In this example, the protrusion accommodating portion 982 is formed on the right side of FIG. Further, there is almost no gap between the pull-in preventing protrusion 954 accommodated in the protrusion accommodating portion 982 and the inner side surface of the protrusion accommodating portion 982. Accordingly, the restricting protrusion 951 in the protruding state has a configuration in which the restricting protrusion 951 cannot be accommodated in the accommodating portion 965 unless the retraction preventing protrusion 954 and the protrusion accommodating portion 982 are aligned. In addition, as shown by a broken line in FIG. 22A, the protrusion accommodating portion 982 includes a rear wall portion 985 at the rear portion, and the distal end portion of the restricting projection 951 is located slightly behind the front surface of the base portion 962. Sometimes, the front surface of the rear wall portion 985 comes into contact with the rear end portion of the pull-in preventing projection 954. Thereby, the situation where the control protrusion 951 falls out backward is prevented. Further, when at least the distance between the restricting protrusion 951 and the glass sheet 137b is equal to or less than the diameter of the game ball, the retracting prevention protrusion 954 comes out of the accommodating portion 965 (protruding portion accommodating portion 982), and the restricting protrusion 951 rotates. Is allowed. Further, even in a state where the rear end portion of the pull-in preventing protrusion 954 and the front surface of the base portion 962 are in contact with each other, the distance between the restricting protrusion 951 and the glass sheet 137b is less than the diameter of the game ball (more preferably, less than the radius of the game ball). It is comprised so that.

  Next, the operation of the restriction protrusion 951 will be described. When a magnetized game ball approaches the restricting projection 951 in a state where the tip portion is located behind the base portion 962, the exposed portion of the core member 953, that is, the draw-in preventing projection 954 is magnetized to the magnetized game ball. The restricting protrusion 951 protrudes into the game area until the distance between the restricting protrusion 951 and the glass sheet 137b is equal to or less than the diameter of the game ball (the pull-in preventing protrusion 954 comes out of the protrusion accommodating portion 982). Accordingly, the front end portion of the restriction projection 951 can support the lower surface of the game ball and restrict the movement of the game ball. Further, for example, when a game ball magnetized from above approaches the restriction protrusion 951, the restriction protrusion 951 rotates so that the retraction prevention protrusion 954 is attracted to the magnetized game ball, and the retraction prevention protrusion 951 is rotated. The part 954 faces upward. For this reason, the rear end portion of the pull-in preventing projection 954 faces the front surface of the base portion 962 and is in a substantially abutting state. Therefore, even if a stress toward the back acts on the restriction protrusion 951 due to the game ball being pressed against the restriction protrusion 951 that supports the lower surface of the game ball, the retraction prevention protrusion 954 has the base portion 962. Since it is supported by the front surface, the backward movement of the restricting protrusion 951 is restricted. As a result, it is possible to reliably prevent an illegal act such as guiding a game ball using a magnet to enter a predetermined entry means.

  Further, when the magnetized game ball moves away and the restriction projection 951 becomes free, the center of gravity of the restriction projection 951 is positioned on the side of the retraction prevention protrusion 954 with respect to the rotation axis, so that the restriction protrusion 951 is the retraction prevention protrusion. It will rotate so that 954 may become convex downward. Thus, when the restricting protrusion 951 rotates, the pull-in preventing protrusion 954 and the protrusion accommodating part 982 do not overlap in the front-rear direction. Therefore, even if a force is applied to the rear side of the regulation projection 951, the movement of the regulation projection 951 is regulated by the pull-in prevention projection 954, and the projection state of the regulation projection 951 is maintained. As a result, the effect of being able to grasp the presence or absence of fraudulent activity by visually recognizing the protruding state of the restricting protrusion 951 is more reliably achieved.

  In the case of adopting the configuration of the above-described embodiment example, even if a force is applied to the rear side with respect to the regulation protrusion 951, the rearward movement is restricted by the withdrawal prevention protrusion 954. In a state where the end portion and the front surface of the base portion 962 are in contact with each other, the passage of the magnetized game ball can be restricted if the distance between the front end portion of the restriction projection 951 and the glass sheet 137b is equal to or less than the diameter of the game ball. . Further, when the configuration of the above-described aspect example is adopted, the pull-in preventing protrusion 954 is in a state where the restricting protrusion 951 is housed in the housing part 965 and when the retracting preventing protrusion 954 protrudes into the game area. Although the relative position with respect to the protrusion main body 952 is different, even when the restricting protrusion 951 is accommodated in the accommodating portion 965, the pull-in preventing protrusion 954 is close to the magnetized game ball close to the restricting protrusion 951. It is desirable to be located on the side (upper side). In this case, the protrusion and rotation of the restriction protrusion 951 can be made smoother.

  In addition, in the above-described embodiment example, the rearward movement of the restricting protrusion 951 is prevented by the retracting prevention protrusion 954 coming into contact with the front surface of the base portion 962, but it is not particularly limited to such a configuration. For example, the anti-retraction protrusion 954 is provided at a position located behind the base 962 even when the restriction protrusion 951 of the protrusion body 952 protrudes most forward, and is attracted to the magnetized game ball and protrudes forward. The same effect can be obtained by providing the accommodating portion 965 with a restricting portion that faces the back surface of the retracting prevention protrusion 954 of the rotated restricting protrusion 951. Further, the pull-in preventing protrusion 954 may not be formed of the core member 953, and the core member 953 is provided eccentrically with respect to the rotation axis of the restricting protrusion 951 as described in (i) above, and the restricting protrusion 951 is provided in the housing portion 965. The relative position of the pull-in preventing projection 954 with respect to the projection main body 952 differs between when the magnetized game ball approaches and when the restricting projection 951 protrudes into the game area and rotates. If it is set as a structure, the effect similar to the said example of an aspect is show | played. Further, as described in (h) above, the passage restricting object 401 and the first opportunity corresponding unit 33 (the fixed portion that is in contact with and fixed to the front surface of the game board 30 in the first opportunity corresponding port 33) are integrated. For example, when the anti-retraction protrusion 954 is in contact with the front end portion (fixed portion) of the first opportunity corresponding unit 33, the rearward movement of the restriction protrusion 951 may be prevented. Is provided at an intermediate position in the front-rear direction of the storage portion 406, and the base portion 406 is abutted and fixed to the back surface of the game board 30, etc. It is good also as a structure by which the back movement of the control protrusion 951 is prevented by contact | abutting.

  (K) In the above embodiment, a detection unit capable of detecting that the regulation protrusion 403 protrudes into the game area (displaced from the second state to the first state) is provided, and based on the detection of the detection unit Thus, the game may be interrupted, notification by lamp or voice, or notification to the hall computer may be performed. For example, a photosensor including a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit is provided for the housing unit 406, and when the regulation protrusion 403 is housed in the housing unit 406 (a state where it does not protrude), the light is received from the light emitting unit by the regulation projection 403. When the light reaching the part is blocked and the restricting projection 403 protrudes into the game area, the light from the light emitting part is detected by the light receiving part through the pair of guide holes 416, and the light receiving part is light from the light emitting part. When this is detected, the detection signal is output to the main control device 261, and the main control device 261 transmits a signal corresponding to the detection signal to the management control device on the game hall side through the external relay terminal plate 240. You may employ | adopt the structure of doing. By adopting this configuration, it is possible to deal with fraud quickly.

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

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

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

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

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

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems and the like, and its purpose is to prevent illegal acts such as guiding a game ball to a predetermined area of the game area using a magnet. It is to provide a gaming machine.

Means 1. A game board extending along a substantially vertical direction; and a transparent member extending in front of the game board and substantially parallel to a front surface of the game board, and a predetermined launching device between the game board and the transparent member. A gaming machine having a gaming area where a game ball launched by is guided,
Passage restricting means comprising a movable member displaceable between a first state that restricts the passage of a game ball at a predetermined portion of the game area and a second state that permits the passage of the game ball at the predetermined portion;
The movable member that is at least partially made of a magnetic material and is in the second state when a game ball magnetized by being attracted to a magnet that is brought close to the front surface of the transparent member approaches the predetermined portion. Is a configuration that is attracted to the magnetized game ball and protrudes to the predetermined portion, and becomes the first state,
A gaming machine comprising a tip portion of the movable member in the protruding direction made of a non-magnetic material.

  According to the means 1, the movable member in the second state protrudes into the game area and enters the first state when the game ball magnetized by being attracted to the magnet approaching the front surface of the transparent member approaches. . Therefore, by arranging the passage restricting means at an appropriate position, the movable member can be protruded into the game area so as to prevent the game ball guided by the magnet from going. As a result, it is possible to prevent an illegal act such as using a magnet to guide the game ball to a predetermined area of the game area (for example, a ball entry means capable of entering a game ball flowing down the game area).

  Further, according to the present means, before the purpose of the illegal act of guiding the game ball to the predetermined area by the magnet is achieved (for example, before the game ball is illegally entered into the entry means), the passage restriction is performed. Since the movement of the game ball can be regulated by means, the game ball is guided to a predetermined area, and a predetermined disadvantage (occurrence of a prize ball, a big hit state, etc.) occurs in the game hall. Can be avoided. As a result, it is not necessary to take measures such as invalidating the operation of the gaming machine (prize ball, big hit state, etc.) based on the fact that the game ball has been guided to a predetermined area, or refusing to continue the game. For this reason, it is possible to relatively smoothly cope with the above fraud.

  For example, when the movable member is displaced back and forth, the distance between the tip of the movable member and the transparent member is equal to or less than the radius of the game ball in order to restrict the passage of the magnetized game ball in front of the movable member. It is desirable that the movable member is configured to protrude forward. In this case, for example, the movable member that is attracted to the magnetized game ball approaching from above and enters the first state comes into contact with the lower surface of the magnetized game ball. However, because the movable member has a configuration in which a portion made of a magnetic material in the movable member protrudes by being attracted to a magnetized game ball, a portion made of a magnetic material in the movable member is magnetized as much as possible. When the position is close to the game ball, the movable member stops projecting at that time. Therefore, when the front end portion of the movable member is made of a magnetic material, the front end of the movable member does not protrude forward until the distance between the front end portion of the movable member and the transparent member is equal to or less than the radius of the game ball. There is a concern that the part may come into contact with the rear side (game board side) of the magnetized game ball center. In this way, when the front upper end portion of the movable member and the lower surface of the magnetized game ball abut on the game board side portion, the magnetized game ball is pressed against the movable member, thereby moving the movable member. A force toward the rear acts on the upper end of the front side, and this may cause the movable member to be displaced rearward. As a result, the movable member is displaced to the second state, and there is a possibility that the game ball magnetized in front of the movable member may be allowed to pass.

  In this regard, according to the present means 1, the distal end portion of the movable member in the protruding direction is made of a nonmagnetic material. In other words, the tip of the movable member made of a non-magnetic material is not directly attracted to the magnetized game ball, and is located closer to the base end of the movable member than the tip, and the portion made of the magnetic material is magnetized. It will protrude so as to be attracted to the game ball. Therefore, when the movable member is in the first state, the tip of the movable member is the frontmost portion in the movement direction (the magnetized game ball is out of the front surface in the movement direction of the magnetized game ball). At least a part of the part on the front side in the projecting direction of the movable member (the front side in the case where the movable member projects forward) from the foremost part) when moving downward along the vertical direction It can be made into the state which can contact | abut and can be supported. By supporting the game ball in which the tip of the movable member is magnetized in this way, even if the tip of the movable member is pressed by the magnetized game ball, a force directed backward acts on the tip. There is nothing to do. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the movable member is displaced to the second state by being pressed by the game ball even though the movable member is in the first state. As a result, an illegal act such as guiding a game ball to a predetermined area of the game area using a magnet can be more reliably prevented.

  The “magnetic material” of this means means a “soft magnetic material” or “temporary magnet” that is attracted to a magnet but does not have the properties of a magnet when not placed in a magnetic field. Further, the “game area” of this means means “an area between the game board and the transparent member”. In other words, the game area in the narrow sense means “an area that can be visually recognized through a transparent member, and that the game ball can enter a predetermined entry means when the game ball flows down”. However, the above-described effects can be obtained even if the passage restricting means is provided in the “guide passage for guiding the game ball launched by the launching device to the upper side of the game area (in the narrow sense)”. For example, by installing a passage restricting means in the vicinity of the exit of the guide passage, it becomes impossible to allow the game ball attracted to the magnet in the guide passage to flow into the narrowly-defined game area, and as a result, the game ball becomes the entrance means. It is possible to prevent illegal acts such as guiding and entering a ball. Further, in the game area, there are also parts (warp flow path, stage, etc.) where the game ball can flow or roll among members (center frame, etc.) that are provided on the game board and are visible through the transparent member. included. In addition, “the magnet brought close to the front surface of the transparent member” is a description for illustrating an illegal act such as guiding a game ball to a predetermined area using the magnet. In the case where the game ball flowing down the game area is attracted to the magnet and magnetized even just in proximity to the front surface of the game, the movable member is attracted to the magnetized game ball from the second state to the first state. Displace to the state.

Mean 2. A game board extending along a substantially vertical direction; and a transparent member extending in front of the game board and substantially parallel to a front surface of the game board, and a predetermined launching device between the game board and the transparent member. A gaming machine having a gaming area where a game ball launched by is guided,
Passage restricting means comprising a movable member displaceable between a first state that restricts the passage of a game ball at a predetermined portion of the game area and a second state that permits the passage of the game ball at the predetermined portion;
The movable member includes a first member made of a magnetic material, and a non-magnetic material or a second member made of a magnetic material that is weaker than the first member, and is a magnet close to the front surface of the transparent member. When the game ball attracted to and magnetized approaches the predetermined part, the movable member in the second state is attracted to the magnetized game ball and protrudes to the predetermined part. A configuration that is in a state,
The movable member is
Formed in the first member, the magnetized game ball is attracted to the magnetized game ball in a stage before reaching the predetermined site and is displaced from the second state to the first state. A guiding portion that is a portion that is most strongly attracted to the magnetized game ball;
A support portion that is formed in the second member and is positioned on the front side in the protruding direction with respect to the guiding portion in the protruding direction of the movable member that is displaced from the second state to the first state;
The support part is at least a part of the front side in the movement direction of the magnetized game ball and at least a part of the forward direction part in the protruding direction of the movable member with respect to the movement direction most distal part. A gaming machine characterized by being configured to be able to abut against the game machine.

  According to the means 2, the movable member is attracted to the magnetized game ball before the magnetized game ball reaches the predetermined portion (for example, the front of the movable member when the movable member protrudes forward). When moving from the second state to the first state, the movable member protrudes ahead of the guiding portion, which is the portion that is most strongly attracted to the magnetized game ball (the movable member moves forward). In the case of projecting to the front, a support portion located on the front side is provided. The said support part is formed in the 2nd member which consists of a nonmagnetic body or a magnetic body weaker than a 1st member. Therefore, even though the guiding portion is located closer to the base end portion of the movable member than the support portion, the guiding portion can be a portion that is most strongly attracted to the magnetized game ball. In addition, the support portion is the most distal portion in the moving direction of the surface of the magnetized game ball in the moving direction (the lowest point when the magnetized game ball moves downward along the vertical direction). And it is comprised so that it can contact | abut at least one part of the front side in the protrusion direction of a movable member rather than the said front-end | tip part (when a movable member protrudes ahead) front part. As a result, the same effects as those of the means 1 are basically obtained.

  Note that “the front surface in the moving direction of the magnetized game ball” means “of the surface of the magnetized game ball, the game ball is divided into a front hemisphere and a rear hemisphere in the movement direction”. It has the meaning of “a part on the front side in the movement direction with respect to the dividing center line”. Further, the “most strongly attracted part” may be “a part of the first member that is closest to the magnetized game ball or a part that first contacts”. However, in the case where the second member is interposed between the magnetized game ball of the first member closest to the magnetized game ball, and the magnetic force between them is weakened or blocked, This is not the case. Furthermore, “the guiding portion may be formed by partially exposing the first member from the second member”. In this case, the effect of this means is more reliably exhibited.

  The second member may be configured as at least a pair, and the restricting projection may be configured by sandwiching the first member with the second member. The second member may be formed in a substantially cylindrical shape capable of press-fitting the first member. In addition, it is desirable to reduce the weight of the movable member as much as possible by forming the movable member in a hollow shape. In this case, the protruding speed of the movable member attracted to the magnetized game ball can be improved.

Means 3. A route limiting means for limiting a moving direction of the game ball in the predetermined portion;
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the support portion is located on the front side in the moving direction of the game ball at the predetermined portion with respect to the guiding portion.

  According to the means 3, the support portion is located on the front side in the moving direction of the game ball at the predetermined portion with respect to the guiding portion (lower side when the magnetized game ball moves downward along the substantially vertical direction). . For this reason, for example, the time until the magnetized game ball approaching the movable member comes into contact with the support unit as compared with the case where the support unit is not positioned on the front side in the moving direction of the game ball at the predetermined part from the guiding unit. Can be delayed. Therefore, even if the magnetized game ball moves relatively quickly, before the magnetized game ball reaches the support part, the frontmost part in the movement direction of the surface of the magnetized game ball on the front side in the movement direction and The movable member can be more reliably protruded until the support portion comes into contact with at least a part of the portion of the movable member in the protruding direction of the movable member relative to the most distal portion.

  In addition, for example, in the case of a configuration in which the movable member protrudes forward, the stepped portion is formed by cutting the upper side of the front end of the movable member into an L shape, It is conceivable that the upper horn is the guiding portion and the lower horn is the support. However, when the magnetized game ball approaches the movable member from above, the effect of the means 1 is exerted, but when the magnetized game ball approaches from the side, Since the guiding portion is not necessarily the closest part to the magnetized game ball, the effect of the means 3 may not be achieved. In this regard, according to the present means, there is provided a course limiting means for limiting the moving direction of the game ball in the predetermined part. For this reason, the direction in which the magnetized game ball approaches the movable member can be limited, and the above problems can be eliminated. Therefore, the positional relationship between the guiding portion and the supporting portion with respect to the moving direction of the magnetized game ball can be set to a positional relationship that can surely achieve the above-described effects.

  Note that “at least one of the movement direction distal end portion of the surface of the game ball in the predetermined portion with respect to the support portion and the portion of the movable member in the protruding direction of the movable member with respect to the distal end portion. When a sphere is drawn along the outer peripheral shape of the game ball with which the portion is brought into contact, a portion between the guiding portion and the support portion may be positioned on the outer peripheral side of the sphere ”. In this case, of the surface of the magnetized game ball on the front side in the moving direction, the moving direction frontmost portion and at least a part of the portion of the movable member in the protruding direction of the movable member relative to the frontmost portion are surely applied to the support portion. Can be touched. In addition, when the support part comes into contact with the magnetized game ball, the base of the movable member is more than the most distal part in the movement direction of the game ball at the predetermined portion of the surface on the front side in the movement direction of the magnetized game ball. Since the movable member does not come into contact with the end side portion, pressing the magnetized game ball against the movable member causes a force toward the second state to act on the movable member. A situation in which the positional relationship between the played game ball and the support portion changes can be avoided.

Means 4. The movable member is configured to be rotatable around an axis extending along a protruding direction of the movable member,
The gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the first member is provided eccentrically with respect to a rotation axis of the movable member.

  According to the means 4, the first member is provided eccentrically with respect to the rotation axis of the movable member. That is, as the movable member rotates, the distance between the magnetized game ball proximate to the movable member and the first member changes. For this reason, when the movable member is attracted to the magnetized game ball and enters the first state, the movable member is the part that is most strongly attracted to the magnetized game ball (the part that can be closest), that is, The guiding portion rotates so as to face the magnetized game ball (as close as possible). Therefore, even if the magnetized game ball approaches the movable member in a nonuniform manner, the movable member rotates so that the part (surface) facing the magnetized game ball is always the same part. As a result, as in the above means 3, for example, a part where the game ball moves to the left and a direction where the game ball moves downward in order to position the support part ahead of the guiding part in the movement direction of the game ball at the predetermined part. If you want to restrict the passage of the game ball at the part that moves to the position, the passage restricting means with the guiding part formed on the right side of the restricting protrusion and the passage restricting means with the guiding part formed on the upper side of the restricting protrusion are manufactured separately. It is possible to prevent the situation that it is necessary.

  Means 5. The gaming machine according to any one of means 2 to 4, wherein the first member is insert-molded when the second member is molded.

  According to the means 5, the first member and the second member are configured as separate parts, and the manufacturing workability is improved as compared with the case where the first member and the second member are assembled to form the regulation protrusion. It is possible to prevent rattling of the first member due to manufacturing errors of the first member and the second member. Further, by forming a hole or a recess in the first member, it is possible to more reliably prevent a situation in which the first member is detached from the second member.

Means 6. The first member is made of a material harder than the second member, and at least a part of the first member is embedded in the second member.
The gaming machine according to any one of means 2 to 5, wherein the burying portion of the first member extends to a portion of the movable member that is ahead of the guiding portion in the protruding direction of the movable member. .

  According to the means 6, it is possible to improve the strength and durability of the portion of the movable member in the projecting direction ahead of the guiding portion, that is, the portion that supports the magnetized game ball and restricts passage. In addition, improvement of workability, cost reduction, weight reduction, etc. can be achieved by configuring the second member with resin.

Mean 7
The movable member includes a protrusion that protrudes in the outer peripheral direction at a portion located in the game area when the first state is reached, and when in the first state, the movable member extends along the protruding direction of the movable member. It is configured to be rotatable around an extending axis,
The part (the first member) made of a magnetic body is provided eccentric to the rotation axis of the movable member,
The passage restricting means includes an accommodating portion through which the movable member is inserted, and the accommodating portion has a protruding portion accommodating portion capable of accommodating the protruding portion,
The relative position of the protrusion with respect to the movable member main body is such that when the protrusion is accommodated in the protrusion accommodating portion, the movable member is attracted to the magnetized game ball and is in the first state. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6, wherein the gaming machine is different depending on when it becomes.

  According to the means 7, like the above means 4, when the movable member is in the first state by being attracted to the magnetized game ball, the movable member is most strongly attracted to the magnetized game ball among the first members. (Guide portion) is rotated so as to face the magnetized game ball approaching the movable member. And if a movable member rotates in this way, a protrusion and a protrusion accommodating part will not overlap in the protrusion direction of a movable member. Therefore, even if the magnetized game ball is pressed against the movable member and a force is applied to the movable member in the second state, the projecting portion cannot be accommodated in the projecting portion accommodating portion. The movement of the member toward the second state is restricted. As a result, an illegal act such as guiding a game ball to a predetermined area of the game area using a magnet can be more reliably prevented.

  In addition, it is good also as "the said guide part is formed in the said protrusion by comprising the said protrusion by the said 1st member." In this way, by forming the protrusion with the first member made of a magnetic material, the protrusion described in the means 7 can be formed, and the first member is provided eccentric to the rotation axis of the movable member. Thus, the effect of the means 4 such that the movable member rotates so that the guiding portion can take the closest position to the magnetized game ball is more reliably achieved. Further, the relative position of the protrusion with respect to the movable member main body when the protrusion is accommodated in the protrusion accommodating portion, and the movable member is attracted to the magnetized game ball in the first state. It is desirable that the relative position of the protrusion with respect to the movable member main body is as close as possible. In this case, the protrusion of the movable member can be made smoother.

  “The center of gravity of the movable member is eccentric with respect to the rotation axis of the movable member, and the center of gravity of the movable member in the vertical direction when the protrusion is housed in the protrusion housing portion. Is not located below the rotation axis, and when the magnetic force does not act on the movable member in the first state, the movable member has a center of gravity in the vertical direction of the rotation axis. It is good also as "turning so that it may be located below." When this configuration is adopted, after the movable member is attracted to the magnetized game ball and the movable member is in the first state, when the magnetized game ball moves away, the movable member has a center of gravity in the vertical direction below the rotation axis. It rotates so that it may be located in. Thus, when the movable member rotates, the protrusion and the protrusion accommodating portion do not overlap in the protruding direction of the movable member. Therefore, even when a force is applied to the movable member in the second state, the movement of the movable member is restricted at the protrusion, and the first state is maintained. As a result, the effect of being able to grasp the presence or absence of fraud using a magnet by visually recognizing the movable member is more reliably achieved.

Means 8. The passage restricting means includes a game board or a main body including an attachment part fixed to a game member provided on a front surface of the game board, and the storage part.
The movable member in the second state is configured to be in the first state by protruding forward, and the protrusion of the movable member in the first state is a front end of the main body portion. In a state where movement of the movable member to the rear is restricted by contacting the front surface of the game unit, the front surface of the game board, or the game member, the distal end portion (the support portion) in the protruding direction of the movable member and the The gaming machine according to means 7, wherein a distance between the transparent member and the transparent member is equal to or less than a diameter of the game ball.

  According to the means 8, the operation and effect of the means 7 can be achieved more reliably. In addition, like this means 8, there is a member (protrusion) that restricts the movement of the movable member to the second state side, and the movable member and the member (the book) located on the front side in the protruding direction of the movable member In the case of a configuration in which the passage of the game ball magnetized by the transparent member) is restricted, the moving direction frontmost portion of the magnetized game ball in the moving direction front side and the frontmost portion more than the frontmost portion. The passage of the magnetized game ball can be restricted even if the support portion does not abut against at least a part of the part of the movable member in the protruding direction. In addition, examples of the game member include various winning holes and a member provided with a fixing portion for fixing the winning hole to the game board, a resin or metal member for decorating the front surface of the game board, a center frame, and the like. .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 11 ... Outer frame, 12 ... Inner frame, 14 ... Front frame set, 15 ... Lower plate, 19 ... Upper plate, 30 ... Game board, 33 ... First opportunity corresponding unit 137 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS ... Glass unit as transparent member, 261 ... Main control device, 311 ... Dispensing control device, 401 ... Pass restriction agent as passage restriction means, 402 ... Main body, 403 ... Restriction protrusion as movable member, 405 ... Base ,..., 406... Accommodating portion, 416... Guide hole, 452... Guide protrusion, 461 .. stepped portion, 462 .. vertical side portion, 463. The second rectangular portion, 471... The core member as the first member, 476... The reinforcing portion, 481 and 482... The cover member as the second member.

Claims (2)

A game board extending along a substantially vertical direction; and a transparent member extending in front of the game board and substantially parallel to a front surface of the game board, and a predetermined launching device between the game board and the transparent member. A game area in which a game ball launched by the player is guided, and on the front side of the game board, a game nail and an accessory are provided so as to protrude into the game area. And
Passage switching means comprising a movable member capable of changing a state between a first state that restricts the passage of a game ball at a predetermined portion of the game area and a second state that permits the passage of the game ball at the predetermined portion. With
A configuration in which the movable member is maintained in the first state by the game ball magnetized by being attracted to the magnet approaching the front surface of the transparent member being positioned at the predetermined portion,
Defining means for defining a moving direction of the game ball toward the predetermined portion;
Detecting means for detecting the movable member in the first state;
An informing means capable of informing that the movable member is in the first state based on detection information of the detecting means;
In the front portion of the upper side portion of the movable member in the first state, a portion extending obliquely upward toward the front is provided,
The distance between the movable member in the first state and the transparent member is not more than the radius of the game ball,
The upper side portion of the movable member in the first state supports a portion of the game ball that is attracted to and magnetized near the front surface of the transparent member and that is positioned forward of the lowest point. A gaming machine characterized by   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko machine.

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