JP2016195831A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine characteristic with a ball passage.SOLUTION: A board unit including a ball passage provided in a game board is configured by including detection means. The ball passage is provided upstream of the detection means. The ball passage is provided with a first opening and a second opening. The first opening is provided nearer upstream than the second opening and is configured so that game balls out of the second opening are detected by the detection means. A first face in the ball passage faces a second surface in the ball passage. One of the first surface and the second surface is provided ahead in a back and forth direction, and the other is provided at the back in the back and forth direction. The first face is provided with a plurality of projections projecting toward the second face. One projection of the plurality of projections is a first projection and a second projection, and game balls in contact with the first projection come into contact with the second projection.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine represented by pachinko machines, slot machines (pachislot machines), and enclosed game machines.

  Conventionally, there has been a game table having a ball passage (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-200302 A

  However, the conventional game stand has room for improvement in the ball passage.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a game table having a feature in a ball passage.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is a gaming machine equipped with a game board, and a unit (hereinafter referred to as “board unit”) provided on the game board includes a ball passage. The board unit is a unit including detection means, the ball passage is a passage provided upstream of the detection means, and the ball passage has a first opening. The spherical passage is a passage provided with a second opening, the first opening is an opening provided upstream of the second opening, and the first opening The game ball that has exited from the second opening is configured to be detected by the detection means, and the first surface of the ball passage is configured to face the second surface of the ball passage, One of the first surface and the second surface The surface is a surface provided forward in the front-rear direction, and the other of the first surface and the second surface is a surface provided rearward in the front-rear direction, and the first surface The surface is a surface provided with a plurality of convex portions projecting toward the second surface, and one convex portion of the plurality of convex portions is a first convex portion, and the plurality of convex portions One convex portion of the convex portions is a second convex portion, and a game ball that has contacted the first convex portion may be in contact with the second convex portion. .

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game stand characterized by the ball path can be provided.

It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 from the front side (player side). It is the external view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 of FIG. 1 from the back side. 1 is a schematic front view of a game board 200 as viewed from the front. 4A and 4B are views showing the ball passage unit 700 shown in FIG. 3, wherein FIG. 3A is a perspective view of the ball passage unit 700, and FIG. 3B is an exploded perspective view of the ball passage unit 700. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the ball passage unit 700 shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the upper case 701 of the ball path unit 700, (a) is a front view, (b) is a right view, (c) is a rear view. It is a figure which shows the base 702 of the ball path unit 700, (a) is a front view, (b) is a right view, (c) is a rear view. It is a figure explaining movement of a game ball in ball passage unit 700, (a) is a front view showing a convex part and a rib, (b) is an AA sectional view of (a). (C) is BB sectional drawing of (a), (d) is CC sectional drawing of (a). It is a figure explaining the width | variety of the front-back direction of the ball path in the ball path unit 700, (a) is sectional drawing equivalent to FIG.8 (b), (b) is the range B of (a). It is a figure which expands and is shown, (c) is a figure which expands and shows the range B of (a), (d) is a sectional view equivalent to Drawing 8 (c), and (e) is (d) ) Is an enlarged view of the range C of (), (f) is an enlarged view of the range C of (d), and (g) is an enlarged view of the range C of (d). (H) is a figure which expands and shows the range C of (d). FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the movement of a game ball in the vicinity of a rib 728 of the ball passage unit 700, and is a front view corresponding to FIG. It is a figure explaining the structure which makes a game ball come out easily from the opening part 700b, Comprising: (a) is a figure which shows the base 702, (b) is a figure which shows the upper case 701. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining an example of a trajectory when a game ball is discharged from the ball path unit 700, and is a front view of the game board 200. It is a figure explaining the structure of the wall part of the spherical passage unit 700, (a) is a disassembled perspective view, (b) is a front view, (c) expands the range D of (b). FIG. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the notch part of the upper case 701 which faces the screw hole 713 of the base 702, (a) is a front view of the ball path unit 700, (b) is the range E of (a). FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a cutout portion 714 of the upper case 701 that faces the screw hole 713 of the base 702 of the ball passage unit 700 illustrated in FIG. 4, and (a) is a front view of the ball passage unit 700; (B) is a figure which expands and shows the range E of (a). (A) And (b) is a figure which shows another example of the notch part of the upper case 701 which faces the screw hole 713 of the base 702 of the ball path unit 700. FIG. It is a figure explaining the shape of the wall part of the spherical passage unit 700, (a) is a figure which shows the base 702, (b) is a figure which expands and shows the range F of (a), (c ) Is a view showing the upper case 701, and (d) is an enlarged view of a range G of (c). It is a perspective view which shows another example of the ball path unit which concerns on this invention. FIG. 19 is a view for explaining the movement of the game ball 730 in the ball passage unit 1700 of FIG. 18, (a) is a back sectional view of the ball passage unit 1700, and (b) is a left sectional view of the ball passage unit 1700 (C) is a left side sectional view of ball passage unit 1700, and shows a state in which a game ball collides with a convex portion. It is a perspective view which shows another example of the ball path unit which concerns on this invention. It is a figure explaining the motion of the game ball 730 in the ball passage unit 2700 of FIG. 19, (a) is a front sectional view of the ball passage unit 2700, (b) is a diagram showing a state in which the game ball has entered. (C) is a view showing a state in which the game ball is guided to the rib 2728 and proceeds toward the opening 2700b, and (d) is a view showing a state in which the game ball has advanced toward the opening 2700c. FIG. 22 is a plan view of the state of FIG. 21 as viewed from above, in which FIG. 21 (a) shows a state corresponding to FIG. 21 (a), and FIG. 21 (b) shows a state corresponding to FIG. (C) is a figure which shows the state corresponding to FIG.21 (c), (d) is a figure which shows the state corresponding to FIG.21 (d). It is a perspective view which shows another example of the ball path unit which concerns on this invention. FIG. 24 is a front sectional view of the ball passage unit 3700 of FIG. It is a figure which shows another example of the ball path unit which concerns on this invention, Comprising: (a) is a perspective view, (b) is a disassembled perspective view. FIG. 26 is a plan view of FIG. It is a perspective view explaining the notch part which concerns on this invention. (A) is sectional drawing of FIG. 27, (b) is a top view of FIG. FIG. 5 is a view corresponding to FIG. 3 when a ball passage unit having a configuration different from that of FIG. 4 is used. It is a figure which shows the base 5702 of the ball path unit 5700 shown in FIG. 29, (a) is a perspective view, (b) is a front view, (c) is a right view, (d) FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining an example of a trajectory when a game ball is discharged from the ball path unit 5700, and is a front view of the game board 200. It is a figure explaining the route (ball passage) until the game ball discharged from the ball tank 150 reaches the upper plate 126 (or the lower plate 128). (A), (b) is side sectional drawing of the vicinity of the ball extraction button 130. FIG. It is a figure explaining the slot machine which can apply this invention.

  Hereinafter, a gaming table (for example, a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine 100, a spinning game machine such as a slot machine, or an enclosed game machine) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

<Overall configuration>
First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 100 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 from the front side (player side).

  The pachinko machine 100 includes, as an external structure, an outer frame 102, a main body 104, a front frame door 106, a door 108 with a ball storage tray, a launching device 450, and a game board 200 on the front surface.

  The outer frame 102 is a wooden frame member having a vertical rectangular shape for fixing to an installation location (island facilities or the like) provided in a gaming machine installation sales shop.

  The main body 104 is a member that is provided inside the outer frame 102 and serves as a longitudinal rectangular gaming machine base body that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 102 via a hinge portion 112. The main body 104 is formed in a frame shape and has a space 114 inside.

  The front frame door 106 is attached to the front surface of the main body 104 on the front side of the pachinko machine 100 so as to be openable and closable with a lock function, and is attached to the front side of the main body 104 via a hinge portion 112 so that the inside of the front frame door 106 is configured. Is a door member having an opening 116. The front frame door 106 is provided with a transparent plate member 118 made of glass or resin at the opening 116, and a speaker 120 and a frame lamp 122 are attached to the front side. A game area 124 is defined by the rear surface of the front frame door 106 and the front surface of the game board 200.

  The door 108 with a ball storage tray is a door member attached to the lower side of the main body 104 on the front surface of the pachinko machine 100 so as to have a lock function and be openable and closable. The ball storage tray-equipped door 108 is capable of storing a plurality of game balls (hereinafter simply referred to as “balls”), and an upper plate 126 provided with a passage for guiding the game balls to the launching device 450. A lower plate 128 that stores game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 126, a ball removal button 130 that discharges the game balls stored in the upper plate 126 to the lower plate 128 by the player's operation, A ball discharge lever 132 that discharges game balls stored in the lower plate 128 to a game ball collection container (common name, dollar box) (not shown) by the operation, and a game ball guided to the launching device 450 by the player's operation A ball launching handle 134 for launching the game board 200 into the game area 124, a chance button 136 for changing the production mode of various production devices 206 (see FIG. 3) by the player's operation, and the chance button 1 6 is a chance button lamp 138 for emitting light, a ball lending operation button 140 for instructing ball lending to a card unit (CR unit) (not shown) installed in the game store, and a player's balance of the card unit. A return operation button 142 for giving a return instruction, and a ball rental display unit 144 for displaying a player's balance and card unit status are provided.

  The launching device 450 is attached to the lower side of the main body 104, and a launcher 146 that rotates when the ball launcher handle 134 is operated by the player, and a launcher 148 that strikes the game ball at the tip of the launcher 146. .

  The game board 200 has a game area 124 on the front surface, and is detachably attached to the main body 104 using a predetermined fixing member so as to face the space 114 of the main body 104. The game area 124 can be observed from the opening 116 after the game board 200 is mounted on the main body 104.

  FIG. 2 is an external view of the pachinko machine 100 of FIG. 1 viewed from the back side.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the upper part of the back of the pachinko machine 100 has an opening that opens upward, a ball tank 150 for temporarily storing game balls, and a position below the ball tank 150, A tank rail 154 is provided for guiding a sphere falling through a communication hole formed at the bottom of the sphere tank 150 to the dispensing device 152 located on the right side of the back surface.

  The tank rail 154 is also referred to as a twin rail, and is disposed so that, for example, at least a part of the first sub-board 160 overlaps in the front-rear direction. In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, a tank rail 154 that may give noise to the control board is arranged so as to overlap the first sub board 160 in order to save the arrangement area of the members. However, when the tank rail 154 has noise countermeasures, the pachinko machine 100 is not affected by the noise of the first sub-board 160 even if the tank rail 154 and the first sub-board 160 are overlapped. There are cases where it can be reduced. Since the tank rail 154 is provided with noise countermeasures, the side surface of the tank rail 154 can be formed of an insulating transparent member. Thereby, when the tank rail 154 is installed in the pachinko machine 100, the flow of the game ball on the tank rail 154 is visually confirmed through the side surface of the tank rail 154 located on the back side of the pachinko machine 100. There are cases where it is possible.

  The payout device 152 is formed of a cylindrical member, and includes a payout motor, a sprocket, and a payout sensor (not shown) inside. The sprocket is configured to be rotatable by a payout motor. The sprocket that temporarily passes through the tank rail 154 and flows down into the payout device 152 is temporarily retained, and the payout motor is driven to rotate by a predetermined angle. Thus, the temporarily accumulated game balls are sent one by one downward to the payout device 152.

  The payout sensor is a sensor for detecting the passage of the game ball sent out by the sprocket. When the game ball is passing, either a high signal or a low signal is passed. Either the high signal or the low signal is output to the payout control unit (payout board 170). The game ball that has passed through the payout sensor is discharged from a discharge port 152a of the payout device 152, passes through a payout passage unit 300 and a discharge port unit 400, which will be described later, and a payout passage 121 disposed on the front side of the pachinko machine 100. The pachinko machine 100 is configured to reach the upper plate 126 from (see FIG. 1), and with this configuration, the pachinko machine 100 pays out a ball to the player.

  The left side of the payout device 152 in the drawing is based on the main board case 158 that houses the main board 156 that constitutes the main control section that performs the control processing of the entire game, and the processing information generated by the main control section (main board 156). Production based on processing information generated by the first sub-board case 162 that houses the first sub-board 160 that constitutes the first sub-control unit that performs control processing related to the production, and the first sub-control unit (first sub-board 160). The second sub-board case 166 that houses the second sub-board 164 that constitutes the second sub-control unit that performs the control process related to, the pay-out control part that performs the control process related to the payout of the game ball, and an error caused by the operation of the game store clerk A payout board case 172 for storing a payout board 170 having an error release switch 168 for releasing the launch board 17 and a launch board 17 constituting a launch control unit for performing control processing relating to the launch of a game ball. The launch board case 176 that stores the power and the power control unit that supplies power to various electrical gaming machines and the power switch 178 that turns the power on and off by the operation of the game shop clerk and the RWM clear by being operated when the power is turned on A power supply board case 184 that houses a power supply board 182 that includes an RWM clear switch 180 that outputs a signal to the main control unit (main board 156) is provided.

  On the back surface of the game board 200, an area to which at least the main board case 158, the first sub board case 162, and the second sub board case 166 can be attached is provided.

  FIG. 3 is a schematic front view of the game board 200 as viewed from the front.

  In the game board 200, an outer rail 202 and an inner rail 204 are arranged, and a game area 124 in which a game ball can roll is defined.

  An effect device 206 is disposed in the approximate center of the game area 124. The effect device 206 may be provided with a decorative symbol display device 208 (liquid crystal display device 208) substantially at the center, and an unillustrated effect movable body may be provided around the decorative symbol display device 208. A ball passage unit 700, which will be described in detail later, is disposed in the lower right portion of the decorative symbol display device 208. In the game area 124, the game ball can roll in the ball path unit 700.

  The decorative symbol display device 208 is a display device for performing various displays used for decorative symbols and effects. In this embodiment, the decorative symbol display device 208 is composed of a liquid crystal display device, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, a display device using EL or the like may be used. The decorative symbol display device 208 is divided into four display areas, a left symbol display area 208a, a middle symbol display area 208b, a right symbol display area 208c, and an effect display area 208d, and the left symbol display area 208a and the middle symbol display area 208b. The right symbol display area 208c displays different decorative symbols, and the effect display area 208d displays an image used for the effect. Furthermore, the position and size of each display area 208a, 208b, 208c, 208d can be freely changed within the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208. In addition, although the liquid crystal display device is employ | adopted as the decoration symbol display apparatus 208, it is not a liquid crystal display device, What is necessary is just the structure which can display various effects and various game information, for example, a dot matrix display device Other display devices including a 7-segment display device, an organic EL (ElectroLuminescence) display device, a reel (drum) display device, a leaf display device, a plasma display, and a projector may be adopted.

  In the lower right part of the game board 200, a normal symbol display device 210, a first special symbol display device 212, a second special symbol display device 214, a normal symbol hold lamp 216, a first special symbol hold lamp 218, A second special symbol holding lamp 220 and a high-probability medium lamp 222 are provided. Hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as “general symbol” and the special symbol may be referred to as “special symbol”.

  The general map display device 210 is a display device for displaying a general map, and is configured by a 7-segment LED in this embodiment. The first special figure display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214 are display devices for displaying a special figure, and are configured by 7 segment LEDs in this embodiment.

  The multi-purpose hold lamp 216 is a lamp for indicating the number of general-purpose variable games (details will be described later) that are on hold. It is possible to do. The first special figure hold lamp 218 and the second special figure hold lamp 220 are lamps for indicating the number of special figure variable games (details will be described later) that are being held. In this embodiment, the special figure variable games are displayed. It is possible to hold up to a predetermined number (for example, four). The high-probability medium lamp 222 is a lamp for indicating that the gaming state is a high probability state in which a big hit is likely to occur or a high probability state, and the gaming state is changed from a low probability state in which a big hit is unlikely to occur. Turns on when switching to the probability state, and turns off when switching from the high probability state to the low probability state.

  In addition, a general prize opening 226, a general figure start opening 228, a first special figure start opening 230, a second special figure start opening 232, and a variable winning opening 234 are arranged around the production device 206. doing. Note that the general-purpose start port 228 is disposed inside the ball passage unit 700 as will be described in detail later.

  In this embodiment, a plurality of general winning holes 226 are arranged on the game board 200. When a predetermined ball detecting sensor (not shown) detects a ball entering the general winning holes 226 (in the general winning holes 226). In the case of winning, the payout device 152 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of balls are discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. The player can freely take out the balls discharged to the upper plate 126. With these configurations, the player can pay out the winning balls to the player based on winning.

  The ball that has entered the general winning opening 226 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side. In this embodiment, a ball to be paid out to a player as a consideration for winning is sometimes referred to as a “prize ball”, and a ball lent to a player is sometimes referred to as “rental ball”. They are called “balls (game balls)”.

  The normal start port 228 is configured by a device called a gate or through chucker for determining whether or not a ball has passed a predetermined area of the game area 124. In this embodiment, the right side of the game board 200 is used. One ball passage unit 700 is provided. Unlike the ball that has entered the general winning opening 226, the ball that has passed through the usual starting port 228 is not discharged to the amusement island side. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has passed through the general map start port 228, the pachinko machine 100 starts a general map variable game by the general map display device 210.

  In the present embodiment, only one first special figure starting port 230 is disposed at the center of the game board 200. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the first special figure starting port 230, the payout device 152 is driven and a predetermined number (for example, three) of balls is discharged to the upper plate 126 as a prize ball. At the same time, the special figure changing game by the first special figure display device 212 is started. The ball that has entered the first special figure starting port 230 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The second special figure starting port 232 is called an electric tulip (electric chew), and in the present embodiment, only one downstream is provided downstream of the ball path unit 700 on the right side of the game board 200. The second special figure starting port 232 includes a blade 232a that can be opened and closed to the left and right. When the blade 232a is closed, it is impossible to enter a ball. When the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the blade 232a opens and closes at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the second special figure starting port 232, the payout device 152 is driven and a predetermined number (for example, four) of balls is discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. At the same time, the special figure variation game by the second special figure display device 214 is started. The ball that has entered the second special figure starting port 232 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The variable winning opening 234 is called a big winning opening or an attacker, and in the present embodiment, only one variable winning opening 234 is disposed downstream of the second special figure starting opening 232. The variable winning opening 234 includes a door member 234a that can be freely opened and closed. When the door member 234a is closed, it is impossible to enter a ball, and the special figure display devices 212 and 214 are hit by winning the special figure variable game. When the symbol is stopped and displayed, the door member 234a opens and closes at a predetermined time interval (for example, an opening time of 29 seconds and a closing time of 1.5 seconds) at a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times).

  When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the variable winning opening 234, the payout device 152 is driven to discharge a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls) of balls to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. The ball that entered the variable prize opening 234 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  Further, a plurality of disc-shaped hitting direction changing members 236 called a windmill and a plurality of game nails 238 are arranged in the vicinity of these winning openings and start openings, and at the bottom of the inner rail 204, An out-port 240 is provided for guiding a ball that has not won any winning opening or starting port to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharging it to the amusement island side.

  The pachinko machine 100 supplies the ball stored in the upper plate 126 by the player to the launch position of the launch rail, drives the launch motor with the strength corresponding to the operation amount of the player's ball launch handle 134, and launches The outer rail 202 and the inner rail 204 are passed by the spear 146 and the launcher 148 and are launched into the game area 124. Then, the ball that has reached the upper part of the game area 124 falls downward while changing the advancing direction by the hitting direction changing member 236, the game nail 238, etc. (First special figure starting port 230, second special figure starting port 232) or winning any winning port or starting port, or only passing through the starting area (normal figure starting port 228) To reach the outlet 240.

<Configuration of ball passage unit>
Here, an example of the configuration of the ball passage unit according to the present invention will be described.

  4A and 4B are diagrams showing the ball passage unit 700 shown in FIG. 3, wherein FIG. 4A is a perspective view of the ball passage unit 700, and FIG. 4B is an exploded perspective view of the ball passage unit 700.

  The ball path unit 700 is attached to the game area 124 of the game board 200, and the game ball launched into the game area 124 flows down in the game area 124 and enters the ball path unit 700.

  The ball passage unit 700 is formed by combining an upper case 701 and a base 702 and fixing them with screws 703.

  In the ball path unit 700, a ball path delimited by walls described later is formed, and the game balls that have entered the ball path unit 700 pass through this ball path and are discharged to the outside of the ball path unit 700. The

  The spherical passage unit 700 is provided with four openings 700a, 700b, 700c and 700d. A game ball may be able to enter the ball path unit 700 from these openings 700a, 700b, 700c, and 700d, and a game ball that has entered the ball path unit 700 may be opened in these openings 700a, 700b, In some cases, it is possible to discharge the ball passage unit 700 from 700c and 700d. The openings 700a, 700b, 700c, and 700d are large enough to allow one game ball to pass through.

  The opening 700a is the uppermost opening of the plurality of openings provided in the ball passage unit 700, and is open toward the upper side. The game ball is mainly used for the opening 700a. The ball enters the ball passage unit 700.

  The opening portion 700b is an opening portion disposed substantially at the center in the vertical direction of the ball passage unit 700 and opens toward the left side.

  The opening portion 700c is an opening portion disposed substantially at the center in the vertical direction of the spherical passage unit 700 and opens toward the right side.

  The opening 700d is the lowermost opening among the plurality of openings provided in the spherical passage unit 700, and opens toward the lower left side.

  The base 702 has a sensor fixing part 702b for fixing the sensor unit 228a constituting the usual starting port 228 below the openings 700b and 700c, and the sensor unit 228a is fixed to the sensor fixing part 702b. A general-purpose start port 228 is arranged in a ball passage in the ball passage unit 700. The openings 700a, 700b, and 700c are located upstream of the normal start port 228. The game ball that has passed through the normal start port 228 is discharged to the outside of the ball passage unit 700 from the opening 700d.

  FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the ball passage unit 700 shown in FIG. 3 and is a view for explaining a wall portion of the ball passage unit 700.

  The upper case 701 is made of resin and includes a flat base portion 701a having a substantially uniform thickness and wall portions 704, 705, 706, and 707 protruding from the back surface of the base portion 701a with a substantially uniform thickness. Is done. Each of the wall portions 704, 705, 706, and 707 is integrally formed with the base portion 701a. The base 701a and the walls 704, 705, 706 and 707 form a ball passage through which game balls pass.

  The base 702 is made of resin and includes a flat base portion 702a having a substantially uniform thickness and wall portions 708, 709, 710, and 711 protruding from the front surface of the base portion 702a with a substantially uniform thickness. The Each of the wall portions 708, 709, 710, and 711 is integrally formed with the base portion 702a. The base 702a has a screw hole 713 for screwing that fixes the ball path unit 700 to the game board 200. The base 702a and the walls 708, 709, 710, and 711 form a ball passage through which game balls pass.

  When the ball passage unit 700 is attached to the game board 200, the entire back surface of the base 702a of the base 702 may contact the game board 200, and a part of the back surface of the base 702a may contact the game board 200. is there.

  When the upper case 701 and the base 702 are combined, the base 701a of the upper case 701 is notched 714 so that the operation of the screw hole 713 of the base 702 by a tool such as a screwdriver is not inhibited by the base 701a of the upper case 701. Have The notch 714 faces the screw hole 713 and is formed so as to surround the screw hole 713. By providing a large notch 714, the screw hole 713 can be easily screwed. is there. The notch 714 may be decorated. This decoration may be such that the notch 714 has a decorative shape (for example, a shape different from the shape of the screw hole 713). For example, the edge of the notch 714 and the thickness of the periphery thereof are different from the thickness of the base 701a. It may be decorated. In addition, by providing the notch portion 714, a tool for operating the screw hole 713 may be prevented from coming into contact with the decoration in the vicinity of the screw hole 713.

  The sensor fixing portion 702b protrudes from the back surface of the base portion 702a, and fixes the sensor unit 228a while holding the periphery thereof.

  Under the wall portion 708 of the base 702, a rib 712 that protrudes from the front surface of the base portion 702a with a substantially uniform thickness is provided. The protrusion height of the rib 712 from the base portion 702a is highest on the upper side (for example, the same height as the wall portion 708) and becomes lower as it goes down. The rib 712 is integrally formed with the base 702a. The opening 700c is narrowed by the rib 712 so that the game ball that has entered the ball passage unit 700 is not easily discharged to the outside from the opening 700c. In the game area 124, when the winning opening and the start opening (starting area) are not arranged downstream when the game ball is discharged from the opening 700c to the outside, by providing this rib 712, the player has an advantageous situation ( In some cases, it may be difficult to create a case where the ball does not enter the winning opening or the starting opening (starting area).

  6A and 6B are views showing the upper case 701 of the ball passage unit 700, where FIG. 6A is a front view, FIG. 6B is a right side view, and FIG. 6C is a rear view.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, the base 701a of the upper case 701 has a decoration 701aa and a decoration 701ab. The decoration 701aa is a decoration provided with a thick portion along the edge of the base 701a, and the decoration 701ab is a decoration provided with a step, for example, by changing the thickness of the base 701a along the decorative shape.

  As shown in FIGS. 6B and 6C, a convex portion 715, a convex portion 716, a convex portion 717, a convex portion 718, a convex portion 719, a rib 720, a rib 721, and a rib 722 are provided on the back surface of the base portion 701a. Provided. These convex portions 715, convex portions 716, convex portions 717, convex portions 718, convex portions 719, ribs 720, ribs 721, and ribs 722 protrude from the back surface of the base portion 701a, and are integrally formed with the base portion 701a, for example. Yes. In addition, the convex portion 715, the convex portion 716, the convex portion 717, the convex portion 718, the convex portion 719, the rib 720, the rib 721, and the rib 722 are contactable with the game ball.

  The convex portion 715, the convex portion 716, the convex portion 717, the convex portion 718, and the convex portion 719 guide the game ball that has flowed down mainly in the backward direction (the direction away from the base 701a), and the flow velocity of the game ball Is to lower.

  The rib 720, the rib 721, and the rib 722 mainly guide the game ball that has flowed down in the left-right direction (the direction parallel to the surface of the game board 200) to adjust the traveling direction of the game ball. The rib 720 makes it easier for the game ball to go in the downward direction in FIG. 6C (for example, the direction in which the general start port 228 is installed) or in the right direction (for example, in the direction of the opening 700b), The rib 721 makes it difficult for a game ball to pass through the opening 700c, and the rib 722 makes it difficult for a game ball to pass through the opening 700b.

  FIG. 7 is a view showing the base 702 of the ball passage unit 700, where (a) is a front view, (b) is a right side view, and (c) is a rear view.

  As shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, a convex portion 723, a convex portion 724, a convex portion 725, a convex portion 726, a convex portion 727, a rib 712, and a rib 728 are provided on the front surface of the base portion 702a. . The convex portions 723, the convex portions 724, the convex portions 725, the convex portions 726, the convex portions 727, the ribs 712, and the ribs 728 protrude from the front surface of the base portion 702a, and are integrally formed with the base portion 702a, for example. Further, the convex portion 723, the convex portion 724, the convex portion 725, the convex portion 726, the convex portion 727, the rib 712, and the rib 728 can be contacted by a game ball.

  The convex portion 723, the convex portion 724, the convex portion 726, and the convex portion 727 mainly guide the game ball that has flowed down in the forward direction (the direction away from the base 702a) to reduce the flow velocity of the game ball. It is. The convex portion 725 guides the game ball that has flowed down in the forward direction (the direction away from the base portion 702a) to reduce the flow speed of the game ball, and in the left direction in FIG. 7A (for example, the opening 700b). The direction of the game ball is easy to go.

  The rib 712 and the rib 728 mainly guide the game ball that has flowed down in the left-right direction (a direction parallel to the surface of the game board 200) to adjust the traveling direction of the game ball. The rib 712 makes it difficult for the game ball to pass through the opening 700c, and the rib 728 makes it easier for the game ball to go in the left direction (for example, the direction of the opening 700b) in FIG. .

  8A and 8B are diagrams for explaining the movement of the game ball in the ball passage unit 700, where FIG. 8A is a front view showing convex portions and ribs, and FIG. 8B is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. It is a figure, (c) is BB sectional drawing of (a), (d) is CC sectional drawing of (a).

  As shown in FIG. 8A, in the vicinity of the opening 700d (in the vicinity of the outlet of the game ball that has entered the ball passage unit 700), the interval between the protrusion 719 and the protrusion 727 is reduced, In some cases, the flow speed can be further reduced to prevent the game ball from being discharged from the ball path unit 700 to the game area 124 at a rapid speed. Thereby, when a winning opening and a starting opening are provided in the vicinity of the opening 700d, it becomes easy for a game ball to enter the winning opening and the starting opening, and it may be possible to provide an advantageous situation for the player. . The interval between the convex portion 719 and the convex portion 727 may be narrower than the interval between the other convex portions, may be the same, or may be widened.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, the game balls that have entered the ball passage unit 700 from the opening 700a are projected in the order of a convex portion 715, a convex portion 723, a convex portion 716, a convex portion 724, and a convex portion 717. It flows down while colliding with the part, thereby adjusting the speed of the game ball when passing through the general start port 228, and preventing the sensor unit 228a from detecting omission of the game ball passing through the general start port 228. There are cases where it is possible. When the speed of the game ball passing through the normal start port 228 is high, there is a possibility that a detection leakage by the sensor unit 228a occurs.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (c), the convex portions are provided so that the convex portions 726, 719, 727 and the convex portions are alternated in the front-rear direction even downstream of the normal opening 228. Thereby, the speed of the game ball discharged to the game area 124 may be adjusted.

  As shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, upstream of the general start port 228 (before passing the general start port 228) and downstream of the general start port 228 (after passing the general start port 228). In some cases, the intervals between the convex portions are different. In the present embodiment, before passing through the general-purpose start opening 228, the interval between the convex portions is set to a narrow interval (for example, arranged in the front-rear direction at an interval about the radius of the game ball). After that, it is arranged at a wider interval (for example, arranged in the front-rear direction at intervals of about two game balls) than before passing through the normal start port 228. Thereby, the flow-down speed of the game ball is faster after passing through the normal start port 228 than before passing through the normal start port 228.

  It is not necessary to provide a ball passage after passing through the general start port 228. For example, by passing through the general start port 228, the ball passage unit 700 may be discharged into the game area 124. Good.

  In addition, the convex part may not be provided in the ball | bowl path | pass provided in the downstream of the usual start port 228 (For example, the convex parts 726, 719, and 727 may not be provided).

  Note that the interval between the convex portions may be the same before and after the passage of the normal start port 228. The interval before the normal start port 228 is widened, and the interval after the passage is narrower than before the passage. You may arrange in.

  The detection means for detecting the passage of the game ball provided in the ball passage unit 700 is not limited to the usual opening 228, and any means can be used as long as it detects the passage of the game ball. Also good.

  The part shown in FIG. 8D is a part where the ball passage changes from the vertical direction to the diagonally lower left direction. By adjusting the width of the ball passage in the front-rear direction by the rib 720 to be slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball, the game ball can be easily guided to the next convex portion (for example, the diameter of the game ball is 11 mm). And the width in the front-rear direction of the ball passage narrowed by the rib 720 is 12 mm.) Thereby, it may be possible to prevent ball clogging at this point. In addition, you may provide a convex part in the front-back direction also in this location.

  FIG. 9 is a view for explaining the width in the front-rear direction of the ball passage in the ball passage unit 700, where (a) is a cross-sectional view corresponding to FIG. 8 (b), and (b) is (a). (C) is an enlarged view of the range B of (a), (d) is a sectional view corresponding to FIG. 8 (c), (e). ) Is an enlarged view of the range C of (d), (f) is an enlarged view of the range C of (d), and (g) is an enlarged view of the range C of (d). (H) is an enlarged view of a range C in (d).

  The distance L1 from the convex portion 723 to the front surface of the base portion 701a shown in FIG. 9B is larger (or more than the diameter) of the game ball and smaller than the diameter + radius of the game ball (for example, the diameter of the game ball). Is 11 mm and L1 is 12 mm or 11.5 mm.)

  A distance L2 from the convex portion 716 to the front surface of the base portion 702a shown in FIG. 9B is larger (or more than the diameter) of the game ball and smaller than the diameter + radius of the game ball (for example, the diameter of the game ball). Is 11 mm and L2 is 12 mm or 11.5 mm.)

  The distance L3 from the convex portion 716 to the convex portion 723 shown in FIG. 9C is larger than the diameter of the game ball (or larger than the diameter) and smaller than the diameter + radius of the game ball (for example, the diameter of the game ball is 11 mm and L3 is 12 mm or 11.5 mm).

  The distance L4 from the rib 722 to the rib 728 shown in FIG. 9 (e) is larger (or more than the diameter) of the game ball and smaller than the diameter + radius of the game ball (for example, the diameter of the game ball is 11 mm). L4 is 12 mm or 11.5 mm.)

  The distance L5 from the convex part 718 to the rib 728 shown in FIG. 9 (f) is larger (or more than the diameter) of the game ball and smaller than the diameter + radius of the game ball (for example, the diameter of the game ball is 11 mm). L5 is 12 mm or 11.5 mm.)

  The distance L6 from the back surface of the base 701a to the rib 728 shown in FIG. 9G is larger (or more than the diameter) of the game ball and smaller than the diameter + radius of the game ball (for example, the diameter of the game ball is 11 mm and L6 is 12 mm or 11.5 mm.)

  The distance L7 between the convex portion 718 and the front surface of the base portion 702a shown in FIG. 9H is larger (or more than the diameter) of the game ball and smaller than the diameter + radius of the game ball (for example, the diameter of the game ball). Is 11 mm and L6 is 12 mm or 11.5 mm.)

  Also, for example, the distance of any combination of the facing wall, base, convex, and rib is larger (or more than the diameter) of the game ball and smaller than the diameter + radius of the game ball (for example, the game ball) Is 11 mm and L6 is 12 mm or 11.5 mm.)

  Further, for example, the distance of any combination of the facing wall, base, convex, and rib may be the same or different. For example, L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, L6, and L7 shown in FIG. 9 may be the same distance or different distances.

  In addition, for example, as the distance of the combination of any one of the facing wall, base, convex, and rib increases, for example, 13 mm and 14 mm, as the distance increases, a ball jam (occurs with two or more game balls entangled). May be more likely to occur.

  FIG. 10 is a view for explaining the movement of the game ball in the vicinity of the rib 728 of the ball passage unit 700 and is a front view corresponding to FIG.

  A game ball that enters the ball passage unit 700 from the opening 700a and comes into contact with each convex portion in the order of the convex portion 715, the convex portion 723, the convex portion 716, the convex portion 724, and the convex portion 717 is guided to the rib 720. , Flow down.

  Thereafter, the game ball that has come into contact with the convex portion 725 comes into contact with the convex portion 718 and enters the usual opening 228. At this time, the game ball that has come into contact in the order from the convex portion 725 to the convex portion 718 may be guided to the left opening 700b by the rib 728 (as viewed from the player). In some cases, the game ball that contacts the projection 725 does not contact the projection 718 and is guided to the left opening 700b (as viewed by the player) by the rib 728.

  The rib 728 has an inclined surface 728a that is lowered to the left (as viewed from the player), and the inclined surface 728a may guide the game ball to the left opening 700b (as viewed from the player).

  The convex portions other than the convex portion 725 protrude to the same extent as the width of the spherical passage between the wall portions, but the convex portion 725 protrudes only to the middle of the spherical passage (less than half of the spherical passage). Absent. This is because the convex portion 725 is a convex portion for pushing out the game ball (as viewed from the player) leftward (in the direction of the opening 700b).

  The convex portion 725 may be provided on the right side of the spherical passage, may be provided near the center, or may be provided on the left side.

  Note that the convex portion 725 may protrude with the same width as other convex portions.

  The rib 728 is a rib for guiding the game ball to the left opening 700b. The game ball is guided along the rib 728. The rib 728 is also a rib for making it difficult for the game ball to move to the right opening 700c.

  In order to make it easier for the game ball to move to the right opening 700c, a rib from the upper left to the lower right may be provided.

  Note that the rib 728 is not necessarily provided. In this case, the possibility that the game ball moves to the right opening 700c is higher than that in the case where the rib 728 is provided.

  It should be noted that the game ball that has exited from the left-side opening 700b may be able to enter another winning port, an attacker, or a starting port.

  Note that the game ball exiting from the left opening 700b may be guided to the out port 240.

  The rib 728 may be provided when it is more advantageous for the player to move the game ball to the right opening 700c than to enter the left opening 700b and / or the normal start port 228. The rib 728 may be provided when it is more disadvantageous for the player to move the game ball to the right opening 700c than to enter the left opening 700b and / or the normal opening 228.

  It should be noted that the player's advantage in the present embodiment is that when entering the normal starting port 228> when exiting from the left opening 700b> when exiting from the right opening 700c.

  FIGS. 11A and 11B are diagrams for explaining a structure that makes it easy for a game ball to come out of the opening 700b, in which FIG. 11A is a view showing a base 702, and FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 11A, since the lower end of the wall 709 is provided above the lower end of the wall 708, the left opening 700b is larger than the right opening 700c, and the left It is easy for a game ball to enter the opening 700b.

  In addition, a slope is formed at the lower end of the wall 709 from the upper right to the lower left. As a result, the game ball in contact with the convex portion 725 or the convex portion 718 is configured to easily escape to the left opening 700b by contacting the slope of the lower end portion of the wall portion 709.

  The right opening 700c is provided with a rib 712, which can reduce the probability that a game ball is discharged from the right opening 700c. Thereby, it is possible to increase the probability of discharging from either the normal opening 228 or the left opening 700b.

  Note that the game ball exiting from the right opening 700c may be guided to the out port 240.

  Note that it is more disadvantageous for the player to move the game ball to the right side opening 700c than to move to the left side opening 700b and / or to pass through the normal start port 228 (for example, the incoming ball Ribs 712 may be provided in a possible number of winning prize openings and start openings. When it is more advantageous for the player to move the game ball to the right side opening 700c than to move to the left side opening 700b and / or through the usual opening 228 (for example, the possibility of entering a ball) Ribs 712 may be provided in a large number of winning prize openings and start openings.

  As shown in FIG. 11B, in this embodiment, the ribs 721 and 722 are provided integrally with the convex portion 718.

  Note that one or both of the ribs 721 and 722 may be provided as a separate member from the convex portion 718.

  The ribs 721 and 722 are provided to make it easier for a game ball to enter the usual start port 228.

  By disposing one or both of the ribs 721 and 722, it is possible to facilitate the entry of the game ball into the opening (opening 700b, opening 700c) on the side where the rib 721 and / or the rib 722 is not provided. Can do. The rib 721 may not be provided. The rib 722 may not be provided. Both ribs 721 and 722 may not be provided.

  The ribs 721 and 722 may be used for adjusting the probability that the game ball moves to the left opening 700b or the right opening 700c.

  FIG. 12 is a view for explaining an example of a trajectory when a game ball is discharged from the ball passage unit 700, and is a front view of the game board 200.

  A game ball 730 enters the ball passage unit 700 from the opening 700a. Thereafter, the game ball discharged from the opening 700b travels on the trajectory a. Further, the game ball discharged from the opening 700c travels on the track b. In addition, the game ball that passes through the normal start port 228 and is discharged from the opening 700d proceeds on the track c.

  In the present embodiment, the game ball that has entered the left opening 700b and the normal start port 228 may enter the second special view start port 232 and may enter the variable winning port 234. (See FIG. 3). On the other hand, the game ball that has entered the right opening 700c does not enter the second special figure starting port 232, and is difficult to enter the variable winning port 234 (see FIG. 3).

  The wall portion 707 can be contacted by a game ball from the outside of the ball passage unit 700. By providing the wall portion 707, it is possible to prevent the game ball from staying in the recessed portion on the outside of the wall portion 711, and to prevent the ball from becoming jammed.

  Further, the downstream side outside the wall portion 707 has a curved shape, which makes it easier for the game ball to be guided downstream.

  13A and 13B are diagrams for explaining the configuration of the wall portion of the ball passage unit 700, where FIG. 13A is an exploded perspective view, FIG. 13B is a front view, and FIG. 13C is a range D in FIG. It is a figure which expands and shows.

  In FIG. 13, the surface of the wall portion 704 on the side of the spherical passage is a surface 704x, the surface of the wall portion 704 opposite to the spherical passage is the surface 704y, and the surface of the wall portion 705 on the spherical passage side is the surface 705x. The surface of the wall portion 705 opposite to the spherical passage is a surface 705y, the surface of the wall portion 706 on the spherical passage side is a surface 706x, and the surface of the wall portion 706 opposite to the spherical passage is a surface 706y. The surface of the wall portion 707 on the side of the spherical passage is a surface 707x, the surface of the wall portion 707 opposite to the spherical passage is the surface 707y, the surface of the wall portion 708 on the side of the spherical passage is the surface 708x, and the wall portion 708 The surface on the opposite side of the spherical passage is a surface 708y, the surface on the spherical passage side of the wall portion 709 is a surface 709x, and the surface on the opposite side of the spherical passage of the wall portion 709 is a surface 709y. The surface on the side of the spherical passage is a surface 710x, and the surface of the wall portion 710 opposite to the spherical passage is the surface 710y. There, the surface of the sphere passage side wall portion 711 is a surface 711X, opposite to the surface with spherical passage of the wall portion 711 is a surface 711Y.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the spherical passage unit 700 of the present embodiment, a wall portion 704 is disposed outside the wall portion 708, a wall portion 705 is disposed outside the wall portion 709, and a cavity formed by the wall portion 710 is formed. A wall portion 706 is disposed in the area 710 a, and the wall portion 707 is disposed outside the wall portion 711. That is, the wall portion that is easy to contact with the game ball is doubled. Thereby, even when one wall portion is damaged, the other wall portion is present, so that it may function as a spherical passage.

  Further, since it is easy to perform positioning when assembling the upper case 701 and the base 702, the ball path unit 700 may be easily assembled.

  Upstream from the normal start port 228, the inner side is the wall of the upper case 701 and the outer side is the wall of the base 702, whereas the downstream from the normal start port 228 is not doubled. , Some of them are reversed (for example, the outside is the wall of the upper case 701 and the inside is the wall of the base 702).

  Upstream from the usual start port 228, there is a case where the game ball can be surely guided even when one of the double walls is broken.

  Each wall portion also serves as a rib for increasing the strength of the ball passage unit 700.

  When the right wall portion (wall portion 710 of the base 702) downstream from the normal start port 228 is damaged, the game ball that has come out of the ball passage unit 700 from the right opening 700c is again in the ball passage unit 700. May be a benefit to the player.

  The outer wall portion upstream of the normal start port 228 is provided at a position where it does not contact the game ball, and the outer wall portion downstream of the normal start port 228 is provided at a position where the game ball can contact. There is a case.

  It should be noted that the wall portion may be doubled both upstream of the normal map start port 228 and downstream of the general map start port 228.

  Note that the inner and outer wall portions that are doubled may be opposite to those in the present embodiment.

  It should be noted that there may be a portion where the wall portion is not doubled even upstream from the normal start port 228.

  It should be noted that the outer wall portion upstream of the normal start port 228 may be provided at a position where it can contact the game ball.

  It should be noted that the outer wall portion downstream from the normal start port 228 may be provided at a position where the game ball does not contact.

  As shown in FIG. 13C, there is a gap between the wall portion 705 and the wall portion 709, and the distance (the distance from the surface 705x of the wall portion 705 to the surface 709y of the wall portion 709) is L7, This L7 may be a distance smaller than the diameter of the game ball, and this L7 may be a distance smaller than the radius of the game ball, and this L7 is played in the gap between the wall portion 705 and the wall portion 709. There may be a distance that the ball cannot enter. The same is true for the interval between the other double wall portions.

  14A and 14B are diagrams showing a configuration example of a notch portion of the upper case 701 facing the screw hole 713 of the base 702, wherein FIG. 14A is a front view of the spherical passage unit 700, and FIG. It is a figure which expands and shows the range E.

  In the example of FIG. 14, when the upper case 701 and the base 702 are combined, the base 701a of the upper case 701 does not hinder the operation of the screw hole 713 provided in the base 702a of the base 702 by a tool such as a screwdriver. The base 701a of the upper case 701 has a notch 1714. The notch portion 1714 faces the screw hole 713 and is formed so as to surround the screw hole 713. By providing a large notch portion 1714, the screw hole 713 can be easily screwed. is there. The notch 1714 has the same shape as the screw hole 713 and is circular. The notch portion 1714 is formed to be larger than the position of the wall portion 710 of the base 702, and the wall portion 710 is confirmed from the notch portion 1714 when viewed from a specific direction (for example, the front direction or the tool insertion direction). can do.

  The upper case 701 is provided with a notch 1714 forming a hole for inserting a tool (for example, a driver) for operating the screw hole 713.

  A surface 710 y of the wall portion 710 is a surface provided at a position closest to the screw hole 713. Further, the position closest to the surface 710y in the screw hole 713 is a position 713a. The shortest distance from the position 713a on the surface 710y is the distance L20. This distance L20 is a distance at which the tool inserted into the screw hole 713 does not come into contact with the wall portion 710 at least.

  By making the periphery of the notch 1714 visible to the player into a decorative shape, there may be a case where a sense of unity with other decorative means can be obtained and a decorative effect can be enhanced.

  15 is a view showing a configuration example of the notch 714 of the upper case 701 facing the screw hole 713 of the base 702 of the ball passage unit 700 shown in FIG. 4, and (a) is a front view of the ball passage unit 700. It is a figure, (b) is a figure which expands and shows the range E of (a).

  When the upper case 701 and the base 702 are combined, the base 701a of the upper case 701 is notched 714 so that the operation of the screw hole 713 of the base 702 by a tool such as a screwdriver is not inhibited by the base 701a of the upper case 701. Have The notch 714 faces the screw hole 713 and is formed so as to surround the screw hole 713. By providing a large notch 714, the screw hole 713 can be easily screwed. is there. The notch 714 may be decorated. This decoration may be such that the notch 714 has a decorative shape (for example, a shape different from the shape of the screw hole 713). For example, the edge of the notch 714 and the thickness of the periphery thereof are different from the thickness of the base 701a. It may be decorated. In addition, by providing the notch portion 714, a tool for operating the screw hole 713 may be prevented from coming into contact with the decoration in the vicinity of the screw hole 713. Further, when viewed from a specific direction (for example, an obliquely rightward direction), the wall 710 can be confirmed from the notch 714.

  FIGS. 16A and 16B are diagrams showing another example of the notch portion of the upper case 701 facing the screw hole 713 of the base 702 of the ball passage unit 700. FIG.

  In the example of FIG. 16A, the upper case 701 has a notch 2714. The notch 2714 has a rectangular shape, and is notched to a part of the width of the ball passage (area where the game ball can flow down) beyond the wall 710. The notch 2714 may be notched so that the entire width of the ball passage can be seen.

  A surface 710 y of the wall portion 710 is a surface provided at a position closest to the screw hole 713. Further, the position closest to the surface 710y in the screw hole 713 is a position 713a. The shortest distance from the position 713a on the surface 710y is the distance L20. This distance L20 is a distance at which the tool inserted into the screw hole 713 does not come into contact with the wall portion 710 at least.

  In the example of FIG. 16B, the upper case 701 has a notch 3714. The notch 3714 has a shape having an arc in the deep part.

  A surface 710 y of the wall portion 710 is a surface provided at a position closest to the screw hole 713. Further, the position closest to the surface 710y in the screw hole 713 is a position 713a. The shortest distance from the position 713a on the surface 710y is the distance L20. This distance L20 is a distance at which the tool inserted into the screw hole 713 does not come into contact with the wall portion 710 at least.

  Note that the cutout portion of the upper case 701 facing the screw hole 713 of the base 702 of the ball passage unit 700 is not limited to the one that can visually recognize the wall portion 710, and any other member (for example, a convex portion or a rib) can be visually recognized. It may be anything.

  The shape of the cutout portion of the upper case 701 facing the screw hole 713 of the base 702 of the ball passage unit 700 may include a curved line, a straight line, or a curved line alone. It may be only a straight line.

  FIGS. 17A and 17B are views for explaining the shape of the wall portion of the ball passage unit 700, where FIG. 17A is a view showing the base 702, and FIG. 17B is a view showing the range F of FIG. (C) is a view showing the upper case 701, and (d) is an enlarged view of a range G of (c).

  As shown in FIG. 17A, in the base 702, the wall portion 708 is provided with a corner portion 708b, and the wall portion 709 is provided with a corner portion 709a. A curved surface 708a of the wall portion 708 is formed corresponding to the corner portion 709a, and a curved surface 709b of the wall portion 709 is formed corresponding to the corner portion 708b.

  As shown in FIG. 17B, in the upper case 701, the wall portion 705 is provided with a corner portion 705b. A curved surface 704a of the wall portion 704 is formed corresponding to the corner portion 705b. Further, a curved surface 704a of the wall portion 704 is formed corresponding to the curved surface 708a of the wall portion 708, and a curved surface 705a of the wall portion 705 is formed corresponding to the curved surface 709b of the wall portion 709.

  By matching the curved surface shape of the wall portion of the upper case 701 with the curved surface shape of the wall portion of the base 702, the upper case 701 may be easily fitted into the base 702 in some cases.

  FIG. 18 is a perspective view showing another example of the ball passage unit according to the present invention.

  The ball passage unit 1700 is provided with a ball passage (through hole) 1700x through which a game ball can pass through a base 1701. The ball passage 1700x is provided with openings 1700a and 1700b. A game ball can enter from the opening 1700a and a game ball can be discharged from the opening 1700b. The convex portions 1704 and the convex portions 1708 are provided on the wall portions 1700y and 1700z facing each other in the spherical passage 1700x. The convex portion 1704 is provided on the wall portion 1700y, and the convex portion 1708 is provided on the wall portion 1700z. The opening 1700b is provided with detection means 1228a (see FIG. 19) for detecting that a game ball has passed through the ball passage 1700x.

  The spherical passage 1700x is not provided with an opening other than the openings 1700a and 1700b (for example, an opening opened to the side). An opening other than the openings 1700a and 1700b may be provided.

  In the case where an opening other than the openings 1700a and 1700b is provided upstream of the detection means 1228a, the opening may be provided at least at a position where the game area 124 or the outlet 240 can be discharged. If the game ball can be discharged, the position of the opening may be provided on the right and back walls as viewed from the player, or may be provided on the left and right walls. That is, an opening may be provided in any of the four walls, and one opening may be provided, or a plurality (two or more) may be provided. Note that an opening may be provided only in the left-right direction.

  The ball path of this embodiment may be guided not only to the normal start opening 228 but also to the start opening, variable winning opening (attacker), general winning opening, and the like.

  FIG. 19 is a view for explaining the movement of the game ball 730 in the ball passage unit 1700 of FIG. 18, (a) is a back sectional view of the ball passage unit 1700, and (b) is a left side of the ball passage unit 1700. It is sectional drawing, (c) is a left sectional view of ball passage unit 1700, and is a figure showing signs that a game ball collides with a convex part.

  A game ball that has entered the ball path unit 1700 from the opening 1700a flows down the ball path 1700x, collides with the upper convex part 1704, then collides with the lower convex part 1708, and passes through the detecting means 1228a. .

  FIG. 20 is a perspective view showing another example of the ball passage unit according to the present invention.

  The ball passage unit 2700 is formed by providing a base 2701 with a ball passage (through hole) 2700x through which a game ball can pass. The ball passage 2700x is provided with openings 2700a, 2700b, and 2700c. A game ball can enter from the opening 2700a, and a game ball can be discharged from the openings 2700b and 2700c. A rib 2728 is provided on the wall 2700y upstream of the opening 2700b. The rib 2728 has a slope that descends from the upstream of the opening 2700b toward the opening 2700b. The opening 2700a opens to the upper side of the spherical passage unit 2700, the opening 2700b opens to the right side of the spherical passage unit 2700, and the opening 2700c opens to the lower side of the spherical passage unit 2700. To do. A spherical passage 2700x is formed between the wall 2700y and a wall 2700z that is a wall facing the wall 2700y.

  FIG. 21 is a view for explaining the movement of the game ball 730 in the ball passage unit 2700 of FIG. 20, (a) is a front sectional view of the ball passage unit 2700, and (b) is a state in which the game ball has entered. (C) is a figure which shows the state which the game ball was guide | induced to the rib 2728, and advanced to the opening part 2700b side, (d) shows the state which the game ball advanced to the opening part 2700c side. FIG.

  The ball passage 2700x is provided with a ball passage 2700xb provided with at least an opening (for example, an opening 2700b) through which the game ball 730 can be discharged, and an opening (eg, opening 2700a) through which at least the game ball can enter. It has a spherical passage 2700xa.

  22 is a plan view of the state of FIG. 21 as viewed from above, where (a) is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 21 (a), and (b) is corresponding to FIG. 21 (b). It is a figure which shows a state, (c) is a figure which shows the state corresponding to FIG.21 (c), (d) is a figure which shows the state corresponding to FIG.21 (d).

  The distance L12 from the surface of the rib 2728 facing the wall 2700z to the inner surface of the wall 2700z is larger (or more than the diameter) of the game ball and smaller than the diameter + radius of the game ball. (For example, the diameter of the game ball is 11 mm, and L1 is 12 mm or 11.5 mm).

  The rib 2728 makes it easier for the game ball 730 to be guided toward the opening 2700b than the opening 2700c.

  The rib 2728 includes a ball passage 2700xb provided with at least an opening (for example, an opening 2700b) from which the game ball 730 can be discharged and a ball provided with at least an opening (for example, the opening 2700a) through which the game ball can enter. What is necessary is just to be provided in the part which channel | path 2700xa crosses.

  The rib 2728 is provided over the entire width of the ball passage provided with an opening (for example, the opening 2700c) through which the game ball 730 can be discharged (provided from the upper end to the lower end), but part of the width. May be provided.

  The angle of the inclined surface 2728a of the rib 2728 is provided so that at least the opening (for example, the opening 2700b) side where the game ball 730 is to be guided is inclined downward.

  In this embodiment, the game balls are easily distributed to the right.

  The game ball 730 is guided to the slope 2728a of the rib 2728, and is guided in the direction of the opening 2700b (see FIGS. 21C and 22C).

  This ball passage may be applied to a ball passage (for example, warp) provided at a position visible to the player, or may be applied to a ball passage provided at a position where the player cannot see the ball passage. . Further, this ball passage may be provided in the game board 200. Further, this ball passage may be provided in the main body 104 (for example, a frame).

  Note that, as shown in FIGS. 21D and 22D, the game ball 730 may go over the rib 2728 and travel toward the opening 2700c.

  Note that, as shown in FIG. 22B, the game ball 730 may exist at a position that does not contact the wall portion that forms the ball passage of the base 2701, and any one of the wall portions that form the ball passage (one May flow down in contact with one or more walls.

  FIG. 23 is a perspective view showing another example of the ball passage unit according to the present invention.

  The ball passage unit 3700 is provided with a ball passage (through hole) 3700x through which a game ball can pass through a base 3701. The ball passage 3700x is provided with openings 3700a, 3700b, and 3700c. A game ball can enter from the opening 3700a, and a game ball can be discharged from the openings 3700b and 3700c. A rib 3728 having a slope 3728a descending from the upstream toward the opening 3700b is provided on the wall 3700y forming the spherical passage 3700x. The opening 3700a opens to the upper side of the spherical passage unit 3700, the opening 3700b opens to the right side of the spherical passage unit 3700, and the opening 3700c opens to the left side of the spherical passage unit 3700. Is. A spherical passage 3700x is formed between the wall portion 3700y and a wall portion 3700z which is a wall portion facing the wall portion 3700y.

  The distance L13 from the surface of the rib 3728 facing the wall portion 3700z to the inner surface of the wall portion 3700z is larger (or more than the diameter) of the game ball and smaller than the diameter + radius of the game ball. (For example, the diameter of the game ball is 11 mm, and L1 is 12 mm or 11.5 mm).

  FIG. 24 is a front sectional view of the ball passage unit 3700 of FIG.

  A game ball that has entered the ball passage unit 3700 from the opening 3700 is more easily guided to the opening 3700b than the opening 3700c by the rib 3728. The game ball may travel over the rib 3728 to the opening 3700c side.

  In the ball passage unit, the position where the plurality of openings are provided may be anywhere. In addition, at least one opening may be provided at least at a position below the upper end of the rib. Moreover, the some opening part may be provided in the downstream rather than the upper end part of the rib.

  FIG. 25 is a view showing another example of the ball passage unit according to the present invention, in which (a) is a perspective view and (b) is an exploded perspective view.

  FIG. 26 is a plan view of FIG.

  The ball passage unit 4700 combines the base 4702 and the upper member 4701 to form a ball passage 4700x having a size that allows a game ball to enter. The ball passage 4700x is provided with openings 4700a and 4700b. A game ball can enter from the opening 4700a, and a game ball can be discharged from the openings 4700b and 3700c. The opening 4700a opens to the upper side of the ball passage unit 4700, and the opening 4700b opens to the lower side of the ball passage unit 4700.

  The base 4702 has a wall portion 4708 protruding to the upper member 4701 side, and the upper member 4701 has wall portions 4704 and 4705 protruding to the base 4702 side.

  In FIG. 25, the surface of the wall 4704 on the side of the spherical passage 4700x is a surface 4704x, the surface of the wall 4704 opposite to the spherical passage 4700x is a surface 4704y, and the surface of the wall 4705 on the side of the spherical passage 4700x is a surface. 4705x, the surface of the wall 4705 opposite to the spherical passage 4700x is a surface 4705y, the surface of the wall 4708 on the spherical passage 4700x side is a surface 4708x, and the surface of the wall 4708 opposite to the spherical passage 4700x. Is the face 4708y.

  At least a part of at least one of the facing wall portions overlaps. In the present embodiment, the wall portion 4704 and the wall portion 4708 are all overlapped, but they may be overlapped only partially or at least partially.

  The ball passage unit 4700 may be provided in the game board 200 in some cases. Further, the ball passage unit 4700 may be provided at a position that can be visually recognized by the player. Further, the ball passage unit 4700 may be provided at a position where it cannot be visually recognized by the player. In this case, since it is difficult for the maintenance person to see the ball passage unit 4700, the game may be continued even when, for example, a part of the wall portion of the ball passage unit 4700 is damaged.

  When the upper member 4701 and the base 4702 are attached, the upper member 4701 is placed inside the base 4702. The upper member 4701 and the base 4702 are fixed by screws (not shown) or convex portions for positioning.

  Note that one wall portion of the upper member 4701 (same for the base 4702) may be on the inside, and the other wall portion may be on the outside. Further, the base 4702 may be disposed inside the upper member 4701. Further, in the ball passage unit 4700, each configuration described with reference to FIG. 13 is applicable.

  In this embodiment, the end portion of the upper member 4701 is in contact with the wall portion of the base 4702. It is sufficient that at least a part of the end of the upper member 4701 is in contact with at least a part of the wall of the base 4702, and the end of the upper member 4701 may not be in contact with the end of the base 4702.

  The ball passage unit according to the present invention may be provided in the main body 104 (frame). For example, the ball path unit 4700 includes a payout device 152, a payout path unit 300, a lower dish path 401a to be described later, a door side path that guides a game ball from the upper plate to the launch position, and the door side when the ball removal button is pressed. The present invention can be applied to a passage having a large number of contact with a game ball, such as a passage for ball removal communicating with the passage.

  FIG. 27 is a perspective view illustrating a notch according to the present invention.

  28A is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 27, and FIG. 28B is a plan view of FIG.

  The component 803 has a screw hole 804, and the screw hole 804 is subjected to an operation such as attachment of a screw 805 by a tool such as a screwdriver. Here, although the screw hole 804 will be described, the present invention may be directed to a component that can be operated with any tool instead of the screw hole 804.

  A component 802 is stacked on the component 803, and a component 801 is stacked on the side of the component 802 opposite to the component 803.

  The part 801 is provided with a notch 801a in the direction of the screw hole 804, and a part (for example, an end) of the part 802 extends from the notch 801a to a specific direction (for example, the depth of the screw hole 804). It is visible from a direction other than the direction perpendicular to the direction, at least the insertion direction of the tool.

  The component 803 is visible from the direction in which the tool is inserted into the screw hole 804. Further, a distance is secured between the tools so that the tools do not contact the parts 802 and 801 while the tools are being used. That is, when the screw 805 is attached, it does not come into contact with the components provided in the periphery. After the screw 805 is attached, the component 803 may not be visible.

  A surface 802 a of the component 802 is a surface provided at a position closest to the screw hole 804. Further, the position closest to the surface 802a in the screw hole 804 is a position 804a. The shortest distance from the position 804a on the surface 802a is the distance L21. This distance L21 is a distance at which the tool inserted into the screw hole 804 does not come into contact with the component 802 at least.

  The part 801, the part 802, and the part 803 (parts provided with the screw holes 804) may be separate parts. The components 801 and 802, the components 802 and 803, and the components 801 and 803 may be integrally formed. Components 801, 802, and 803 may be integrally formed. In addition, the parts 801, 802, and 803 may be in contact with the facing parts. In this case, at least a part of the parts may be in contact, the parts may not be in contact, the parts 801 and 802, the parts 802 and 803, and the parts 801 and 803 may be at least in contact, 801 and 802, parts 802 and 803, and parts 801 and 803 may not be in contact with each other, or a combination thereof may be used.

  Note that all of the components 801, 802, and 803 may be made of resin. All of the components 801, 802, and 803 may be sheet metal. At least one of the three components 801, 802, and 803 may be made of resin. At least one of the three parts 801, 802, and 803 may be a sheet metal. Only one of the three components 801, 802, and 803 may be made of resin. Only one of the three components 801, 802, and 803 may be a sheet metal. Only two of the three components 801, 802, and 803 may be made of resin. Only two of the three parts 801, 802, and 803 may be sheet metal.

  The configuration of the notch and screw hole shown in FIGS. 27 and 28 can be applied to the screw hole for fixing the above-described ball passage unit and the notch that faces the screw hole. As a part applicable as 803, for example, it may be a mounting base of a board case into which a board case is fitted, and may be an attacker unit, a prize opening unit, a starting port unit, a production movable body unit, a decorative body unit, etc. Good.

  Note that the components 801, 802, and 803 may be components provided on the game board 200. The parts 801, 802, and 803 may be parts provided on the main body 104 (frame).

  The configuration of the notch and screw hole shown in FIG. 27 and FIG. 28 may be applied to a part provided with a screw hole at least at a position visible to the player, and at least not visible from the player. The present invention may be applied to parts having screw holes at various positions.

  FIG. 29 is a view corresponding to FIG. 3 when a ball passage unit having a configuration different from that of FIG. 4 is used.

  In this example, a spherical passage unit 5700 is used instead of the spherical passage unit 700 of FIG.

  30 is a view showing the base 5702 of the ball passage unit 5700 shown in FIG. 29, where (a) is a perspective view, (b) is a front view, and (c) is a right side view. , (D) is a rear view.

  Note that the upper case (corresponding to the upper case 701 in FIG. 4) combined with the base 5702 in the ball passage unit 5700 has a shape corresponding to the base 5702, and thus illustration and description thereof are omitted here.

  The base 5702 is made of resin and includes a flat plate-like base portion 5702a having a substantially uniform thickness and wall portions 5708, 5709, 5710, and 5711 protruding from the front surface of the base portion 5702a with a substantially uniform thickness. The Each of the wall portions 5708, 5709, 5710, and 5711 is integrally formed with the base portion 5702a. Base 5702a and walls 5708, 5709, 5710, and 5711 form a ball passage through which game balls pass.

  As shown in FIGS. 30A and 30B, a convex portion 5723 and a convex portion 5724 are provided on the front surface of the base portion 5702a. The convex portions 5723 and the convex portions 5724 protrude from the front surface of the base portion 5702a, and are integrally formed with the base portion 5702a, for example. Further, the convex portion 5723 and the convex portion 5724 can be contacted by a game ball. The convex portion 5723 and the convex portion 5724 mainly guide the game ball that has flowed down in the forward direction (a direction away from the base portion 5702a) to reduce the flow velocity of the game ball.

  The distance from the surface facing the base 5702a to the back of the base 5702a among the surfaces of the ribs 720 provided on the base 701a facing the base 5702a is larger than (or more than) the diameter of the game ball. The diameter is smaller than the radius (for example, the diameter of the game ball is 11 mm, and L1 is 12 mm or 11.5 mm).

  The spherical passage unit 5700 is provided with six openings, that is, openings 5700a, 5700b, 5700c, 5700d, 5700e, and 5700f. The game balls may be able to enter the ball path unit 5700 from these openings 5700a, 5700b, 5700c, 5700d, 5700e, and 5700f, and the game balls that have entered the ball path unit 5700 have these openings. In some cases, the ball path unit 5700 can be discharged from 5700a, 5700b, 5700c, 5700d, 5700e, and 5700f. The openings 5700a, 5700b, 5700c, 5700d, 5700e, and 5700f are large enough to allow one game ball to pass through.

  The opening 5700a is the uppermost opening of the plurality of openings provided in the ball passage unit 5700, and is open toward the upper side. The game ball is mainly used for the opening 5700a. Enters the ball passage unit 5700.

  The opening 5700b is an opening disposed approximately at the center in the longitudinal direction of the spherical passage unit 5700, and opens toward the left side.

  The opening 5700c is an opening disposed approximately at the center in the longitudinal direction of the spherical passage unit 5700, and opens toward the right side.

  The opening 5700d is the lowermost opening among the plurality of openings provided in the spherical passage unit 5700, and opens toward the lower left side.

  The opening 5700e is an opening disposed on the right side of the spherical passage unit 5700 and below the opening 5700c, and opens toward the upper right side.

  The opening 5700f is an opening disposed below the openings 5700a, 5700b, and 5700c, and opens toward the lower left side.

  The base 5702 has a sensor fixing portion 5702b for fixing the sensor unit 228a constituting the usual opening 228 below the openings 5700b and 5700c, and the sensor unit 228a is fixed to the sensor fixing portion 5702b. A general-purpose start port 228 is arranged in a ball passage in the ball passage unit 5700. The openings 5700a, 5700b, and 5700c are located upstream of the normal start port 228. The game ball that has passed through the normal start port 228 is discharged to the outside of the ball passage unit 700 through the opening 5700f.

  The game ball discharged from the opening 5700c to the outside of the ball passage unit 5700 may enter the ball passage unit 5700 again from the opening 5700e. A game ball that has entered the ball passage unit 5700 from the opening 5700e is discharged to the outside of the ball passage unit 700 from the opening 5700d.

  For example, by arranging the outer rail 202 on the right side of the ball passage unit 5700, all the game balls discharged from the opening 5700c to the outside of the ball passage unit 5700 enter the ball passage unit 5700 from the opening 5700e. It may be. A wall portion may be provided instead of the outer rail 202 so that all of the game balls discharged from the opening 5700c to the outside of the ball path unit 5700 may enter the ball path unit 5700 from the opening 5700e.

  For example, a second special figure starting port 232 is disposed downstream of the opening 5700d, and the game ball that has exited from the opening 5700c also re-enters from the opening 5700e and is discharged from the opening 5700d. It becomes easy to enter the special figure starting port 232, and a situation advantageous to the player can be provided.

  There is a case where a wall 5711 is provided at a position where the game ball that has passed through the normal start port 228 easily collides, and the flow direction and speed of the game ball are changed (lowering the flow speed).

  In the ball passage unit 5700, the arrangement of the protrusions and ribs may be the same as or different from the ball passage unit 700 shown in FIG. Moreover, a convex part and a rib may be provided downstream from the normal start port 228, or may not be provided.

  FIG. 31 is a view for explaining an example of a trajectory when a game ball is discharged from the ball passage unit 5700, and is a front view of the game board 200. FIG.

  A game ball enters the ball path unit 5700 from the opening 5700a. Thereafter, the game ball discharged from the opening 5700b travels on the trajectory a. In addition, the game ball discharged from the opening 5700c re-enters from the opening 5700e, is discharged from the opening 5700d, and proceeds on the track b. In addition, the game ball that has passed through the normal start port 228 and is discharged from the opening 700f travels along the path c.

<Example of ball passage>
The above-described ball passage unit according to the present invention can be applied to all the ball passages described below.

  A route (ball passage) until the game ball discharged from the ball tank 150 reaches the upper plate 126 (or the lower plate 128) will be described with reference to FIG. The game ball discharged from the ball tank 150 passes through the tank rail 154 and is guided to the payout device 152. The game ball discharged from the discharge port 152 a of the payout device 152 passes through the payout passage unit 300 and moves to the discharge port unit 400.

  At this time, if the game balls can be stored in the upper plate 126, the game balls pass through the first game passage 301a of the payout passage unit 300 and move to the first game passage 401a of the discharge port unit 400. When the game ball cannot be stored in the upper plate 126 (when the upper plate 126 is full), the game ball passes through the second game passage 301b of the payout passage unit 300. After passing through and moving to the second game passage 402a of the discharge port unit 400, it passes through the lower tray passage 401a and is guided in the direction of the lower tray 128.

  Of the game balls launched by the launching device, the game balls that do not reach the game board or are missed by the launcher pass through the game board side passage 401b disposed on the back side of the game board, and the main body 106. And move to the game board side by hitting the concave body side passage 401c provided on the body 106 side, and pass through the lower dish opening 401d disposed on the back side of the game board to the lower dish 128. It is configured to be guided.

  If the door is opened when the game ball is in excess of the capacity of the lower plate, the game ball may flow backward and flow out of the passage, but the predetermined member according to the present invention is described above. If the game board side passage 401b, the main body side passage 401c, the lower plate opening 401, etc. are provided to prevent the supply (movement) of the game ball by the predetermined member, the door side or In some cases, the game ball can be held on the main body side, and the maintainability can be improved.

<Ball ejector (when the ball eject button is pressed)>
The ball passage unit according to the present invention having each configuration described above can also be applied to a ball passage according to a ball discharge device described below.

  A ball discharge device 500 for discharging the balls stored in the upper plate 126 will be described. 33 (a) and 33 (b) are side sectional views of the vicinity of the ball removal button 130. FIG.

  The ball discharge device 500 is a device for discharging the ball game balls stored in the upper plate 126 to the door-side ball passage unit 350. The ball discharge button 130 and the ball discharge button 130 are driven to rotate. A rod-shaped first lever 502 that can move, a spring 504 that is contracted between the first lever 502 and the door-side ball passage unit 350, and a rod-shaped that can swing as the first lever 502 rotates. The second lever 506 and a plate-like shutter 508 that can slide as the second lever 506 swings are configured.

  The first lever 502 is configured to be rotatable about a fulcrum 502a, and a gear 502b is formed at the lower end. Further, the other end of the spring 504 whose one end is fixed to the door side ball passage unit 350 is fixed, and is configured to be urged upward by the urging force of the spring 504 to push up the ball removal button 130 upward. Yes. In addition, the second lever 506 is configured to be swingable about the fulcrum 506a as a rotation center, and a second gear 506b that can mesh with the first gear 502b of the first lever 502 is formed at the upper end. .

  The shutter 508 is disposed at the lower end portion of the second lever 506 and is allowed to pass through the ball passage 352 when the game ball passes through the ball passage 352 (shown in FIG. 33A). Position) and a ball passage prohibition position (position shown in FIG. 33B) that prohibits a game ball from passing through the ball passage 352 by projecting into the ball passage 352 from the opening 352a formed in the ball passage 352. ) Is slidable between.

  As shown in FIG. 33 (a), when the ball removal button 130 is pushed down by a pressing operation, the first lever 502 that contacts the ball removal button 130 is rotated downward against the biasing force of the spring 504, The driving force of the first lever 502 is transmitted to the second lever 506 via the first gear 502b and the second gear 506b, and the second lever 506 is rotated in a direction in which the shutter 508 is retracted from the ball path 352. Move to the ball passage permission position. Thereby, the game ball that has flowed into the ball passage 352 from the upper plate 126 passes straight through the ball passage 352 and is discharged to the lower plate 128 (see FIG. 1).

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 33B, when the pressing operation of the ball removal button 130 is released, the first lever 502 is rotated upward by the urging force of the spring 504, and the driving force of the first lever 502 is Is transmitted to the second lever 506 via the first gear 502b and the second gear 506b, and the second lever 506 is rotated in a direction in which the shutter 508 protrudes into the ball passage 352 and moves to the ball passage prohibiting position. Thereby, the direction of the game ball flowing into the ball passage 352 from the upper plate 126 is changed by the shutter 508 and discharged from the discharge port of the ball passage 352 toward the launching device 450.

  In this embodiment, the launching device unit provided on the game board 200 side is provided with a ball feeding device (guides the game ball to the launch position) and a launcher (launches the game ball guided to the launch position). However, a ball feeding device may be provided between the shutter 508 and the outlet of the ball passage 352.

<Application to slot machines>
The game machine according to the present invention corresponds to each reel shown in FIG. 34, “a plurality of reels 1002 provided with a plurality of types of symbols and driven to rotate, a start lever 1004 for instructing the rotation of the reels”. A stop button 1006 for individually stopping the rotation of the reels, lottery means (lottery prize internal lottery) for determining whether or not internal winning of a plurality of types of winning combinations is successful, and a lottery result of the lottery means The combination of symbols displayed by the reel stop control means (reel stop control processing) that performs stop control for stopping the rotation of the reels and the reels stopped based on the lottery result of the lottery means corresponds to the winning combination. And a determination means (winning determination process) for determining whether or not the symbol combination is predetermined, and when the symbol stop mode is a predetermined winning mode, it corresponds to the predetermined winning mode In addition to payout control means (medal payout process 1008) for performing game medium payout processing for paying out game media to be played, effect means 1010 for executing effects based on the lottery result of the lottery means is provided. A launching device 1014 that launches a ball into the game area 1012, a winning opening 1016 configured to be able to enter a ball launched from the launching device, a detection means 1018 that detects a ball that has entered the winning opening 1016, A payout means 1020 for paying out a ball when the detection means 1018 detects a ball, a variable display device 1022 for variably displaying a predetermined symbol (identification information), and a shutter 1024 movable to a position where the variable display device 1022 is shielded And a movable body 1026 that operates in a predetermined operation mode, and the variable display device 1022 changes the design when the game ball enters the winning opening and wins. It is also suitable for a slot machine 1000 ”which is a presentation device 1010 that produces a game by stopping and displaying the game.

<Application to enclosed game machines>
The gaming machine according to the present invention is also applicable to an enclosed game machine that circulates and uses game balls enclosed in a gaming machine.

<Appendix>
The present invention described above is
1.
A game board (for example, game board 200) provided with at least a game area;
A ball passage through which at least a game ball can pass (for example, a ball passage formed by a wall portion 708, a wall portion 709, a base portion 701a, and a base portion 702a, a ball portion formed by a wall portion 710, a wall portion 711, a base portion 701a, and a base portion 702a). A passage, a spherical passage 1700x, a spherical passage formed by a base portion 5702a and a base portion 5702a and a base portion 5702a facing the wall portion 5708, a base portion 5700a and a base portion and a base portion facing the wall portion 5711 and the base portion 5702a Sphere passage formed by 5702a),
Detecting means capable of detecting the passage of the game ball (for example, sensor unit 228a fixed to sensor fixing portion 702b, sensor unit 1228a, sensor unit 228a fixed to sensor fixing portion 5702b);
A game machine equipped with
The ball passage is at least provided in the game board,
At least a part of the ball passage is provided at least at a position visible from the player,
The spherical passage is provided with at least a first wall (for example, a base 702a, a wall 1700y, a base 5702a),
The spherical passage is provided with at least a second wall (for example, a base at a position facing the base 701a, the wall 1700z, and the base 5702a),
The first wall portion is provided on the game area side,
The second wall portion is provided at a position facing the first wall portion,
The first surface of the first wall portion (for example, the surface of the first wall portion on the second wall portion side) is a first convex portion (for example, convex portions 723, 724, 726, 727, convex Part 1704, convex part 5723, convex part 5724),
The first surface is a surface of the first wall that faces the second wall,
A second surface (for example, a surface on the first wall portion side of the second wall portion) of the second wall portion is a second convex portion (for example, convex portions 715, 716, 717, 718, 719). , Convex portions 1708 and convex portions provided on the base portion at a position facing the base portion 5702a),
The second surface is a surface of the second wall that faces the first wall,
The first convex portion protrudes in the direction of the second wall portion,
The second convex portion protrudes in the direction of the first wall portion,
The spherical passage is provided with a first opening (for example, opening 700a, opening 1700a, opening 5700a),
The spherical passage has a second opening (for example, an opening between the lower end of the wall portion 708 and the lower end of the wall portion 709, an opening portion 1700b, an opening between the lower end of the wall portion 5708 and the lower end of the wall portion 5709). It is provided,
The second opening is provided on the downstream side of the first opening,
The detection means is provided on the downstream side of the second opening,
The game ball discharged from the second opening is configured to be guided at least to the detection means.
Because it is a game stand characterized by that,
It is possible to provide a game stand having a feature in a ball passage.

  In addition, the flow velocity of the sphere may be adjustable.

  Further, in some cases, it is possible to adjust the speed at which the game ball passes through the detection means (for example, by reducing the speed of the game ball) to prevent detection omission of the game ball that has passed through the detection means.

  The flow velocity of the game ball may be slower when the first convex portion or the second convex portion is present than when there is no first convex portion or the second convex portion.

In the present invention,
1. A game machine according to claim 1,
At least a part of the first convex part is provided at least at a position facing at least a part of the second convex part,
It may be a game table characterized by
In this case, it may be possible to adjust the flow speed of the game ball.

In addition, all of the first protrusions may be provided at least at a position facing all of the second protrusions,
Only a part of the first convex part may be provided at a position facing only a part of the second convex part.

A plurality of the first protrusions are provided, a plurality of the second protrusions are provided,
At least one of the plurality of first protrusions may be provided at a position facing at least one of the plurality of second protrusions,
All of the plurality of first protrusions may be provided at least at positions facing all of the plurality of second protrusions,
At least one of the plurality of first protrusions may be provided at a position facing only one of the plurality of second protrusions.

  The ball passage may be provided at least in the game board.

  In addition, the ball passage may not be provided at least in the game board.

The present invention also provides
2.
1. A game machine according to claim 1,
At least one convex portion of the first convex portion and the second convex portion is provided on the upstream side of the other convex portion,
Because it is a game stand characterized by that,
In some cases, it may be easier to adjust the flow speed of the game ball.

  The first convex portion may not be provided at a position facing the second convex portion.

The present invention also provides
3.
1. Or 2. A game machine according to claim 1,
The part closest to the second wall part in the first convex part is the first part,
The part closest to the first wall part in the second convex part is the second part,
The first wall is provided with at least a third surface;
The second wall is provided with at least a fourth surface,
The first part is provided at least at a position facing the fourth surface,
The second part is provided at least at a position facing the third surface,
The first part is located at least at a first distance from the fourth surface;
The second surface is at least a second distance from the third surface;
The first distance is at least a distance greater than the diameter of the game ball,
The second distance is a distance that is at least the diameter of the game ball,
Because it is a game stand characterized by that,
In some cases, it is possible to facilitate the flow of game balls.

  Moreover, there is a case where ball clogging can be prevented.

In the present invention,
3. A game machine according to claim 1,
The distance between the first convex part and the second wall part is equal to or greater than the diameter of the game ball, and is shorter than the distance of the game ball (diameter + radius).
(For example, the distance between the first convex portion and the second wall portion may be a game ball diameter (11 mm) +1 mm = 12 mm width). ),
In this case, it may be possible to prevent clogged balls in the ball passage.

  The distance between the first convex portion and the second wall portion may be equal to or greater than the diameter of the game ball and may be equal to or less than the distance of the diameter of the game ball + the radius.

  The distance between the first convex portion and the second wall portion may be not less than the diameter of the game ball and not more than the distance of two game balls.

  The distance between the first convex portion and the second wall portion may be equal to or greater than the diameter of the game ball and less than the distance of two game balls.

The present invention also provides
4).
1. To 3. The game stand according to any one of
The spherical passage is provided with a third opening (for example, opening 700b, opening 700c, 700d, opening 1700b, opening 5700b, opening 5700c, 5700d, 5700e, 5700f),
The third opening is provided at least on the downstream side of the first opening,
The second opening is capable of at least guiding the game ball to a first region (for example, a region passing through the trajectory c described in FIG. 12 or FIG. 31).
The third opening is capable of at least guiding the game ball to a second region (for example, a region passing through the trajectory a or the trajectory b described in FIG. 12 or FIG. 31),
The detection means is provided at least in the first region.
Because it is a game stand characterized by that,
By adjusting the flow speed of the game ball, it may be easy to guide to the openings in a plurality of directions.

  In addition, since the plurality of openings are provided, the player may be able to focus on the game ball that has entered the ball path.

In the present invention,
4). A game machine according to claim 1,
The first region is a region included in the second region.
For example, the second area may be the gaming area.

  The first region may be a region different from the second region.

  Note that the player's advantage may differ between when the game ball is guided to the first region and when the game ball is guided to the second region. For example, in the gaming area, the first area is an area where a game ball that has come out of the detection means can enter an area that is advantageous to a player in which a winning opening is arranged, and the second area is In some cases, the game ball that comes out of the detection means is an area that enters a disadvantageous area (for example, an outlet) for the player.

The present invention also provides
5.
1. To 4. The game stand according to any one of
The spherical passage is provided with a fourth opening,
The fourth opening is provided at least downstream of the first opening,
The second opening is capable of at least guiding the game ball to a third region (for example, a region passing through the trajectory c described in FIG. 12 or FIG. 31).
The fourth opening is capable of at least guiding the game ball to a fourth region (for example, a region passing through the track a or the track b illustrated in FIG. 12 or 31).
The ball passage is at least configured such that a game ball can enter at least a first frequency into the third region;
The ball passage is at least configured so that a game ball can enter at least a second frequency into the fourth region;
The first frequency is a frequency that is at least different from the second frequency.
Because it is a game stand characterized by that,
By differentiating the entry frequencies of the plurality of openings, the player may be able to focus on the game ball that has entered the ball passage.

  The fourth opening and the third opening may be the same.

  The third region and the first region may be the same.

  The fourth region and the second region may be the same.

  The first frequency may be higher than the second frequency.

  The second frequency may be higher than the first frequency.

  The first frequency may be the same frequency as the second frequency.

  For example, in the ball passage unit 700, the ball passage is formed between the upper case 701 and the base 702. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the base 702 of the ball passage unit 700 is provided. In the omitted structure, a ball passage may be formed between the upper case 701 and a part of the game board 200. Further, a ball passage may be formed between the upper case 701 and the game board forming the game area 124 of the game board 200.

  In this case, the part of the game board 200 that forms the ball passage (or the game board that forms the game area 124 of the game board 200), the surface facing the upper case 701 is a position facing the convex portion of the upper case 701. You may have a recessed part dented in.

  In this case, the surface of the part of the game board 200 that forms the ball passage (or the game board that forms the game area 124 of the game board 200) that faces the upper case 701 is shifted from the convex portion of the upper case 701. You may have a recessed part dented in.

  Further, the surface of the part of the game board 200 that forms the ball passage (or the game board that forms the game area 124 of the game board 200) that faces the upper case 701 is independent of the position of the convex portion of the upper case 701. You may have a recessed part dented in.

  In this case, the part of the game board 200 that forms the ball passage (or the game board that forms the game area 124 of the game board 200), the surface facing the upper case 701 is a position facing the convex portion of the upper case 701. You may have the convex part which protrudes in.

  In this case, the surface of the part of the game board 200 that forms the ball passage (or the game board that forms the game area 124 of the game board 200) that faces the upper case 701 is shifted from the convex portion of the upper case 701. You may have the convex part which protrudes in.

  Further, the surface of the part of the game board 200 that forms the ball passage (or the game board that forms the game area 124 of the game board 200) that faces the upper case 701 is independent of the position of the convex portion of the upper case 701. You may have the convex part which protrudes.

  Further, the surface of the upper case 701 that forms the ball passage that faces a part of the game board 200 (or a game board that forms the game area 124 of the game board 200) is a part of the game board 200 (or the game board 200). (A game board forming the game area 124) may have a recessed portion that is recessed at a position opposite to the protruding portion.

  Further, the surface of the upper case 701 that forms the ball passage that faces a part of the game board 200 (or a game board that forms the game area 124 of the game board 200) is a part of the game board 200 (or the game board 200). The game board 124 that forms the game area 124 may have a concave portion that is recessed at a position shifted from the convex portion.

  Further, the surface of the upper case 701 that forms the ball passage that faces a part of the game board 200 (or a game board that forms the game area 124 of the game board 200) is a part of the game board 200 (or the game board 200). The game board 124 forming the game area 124 may have a recessed portion that is recessed regardless of the position of the protruding portion.

  Further, a convex portion of a part of the game board 200 forming the ball path (or a game board forming the game area 124 of the game board 200) forms a part of the game board 200 (or the game area 124 of the game board 200). May be formed integrally with a part of the game board 200 (or a game board forming the game area 124 of the game board 200) (for example, a component). May be attached).

In addition, the game board
(1) Game board (2) Substrate case in which a board (main board, first sub board, second sub board, etc.) is housed (3) display means (decorative symbol display means such as liquid crystal, special figure display means, (Segs and lamps such as diagram display means)
(4) Winning unit (Attacker, general winning port, starting port, etc.)
(5) Start area (gate, general start port, special figure 1 start port, special figure 2 start port, electric chew, etc.)
(6) Direction changing members (nails, windmills, etc.)
It may be comprised from. The game board may be composed of all of (1) to (6) or may be composed of any one or more of (1) to (6).

The game board
-The direction change member may be arrange | positioned at least on the surface (surface visible from a player).

The game board
-The game area may be provided at least.

The game board
-The area | region (including installation of the component which can install a board | substrate case) in which a board | substrate case can be installed may be provided in the back surface of a game board.

The game board
-The display means may be arranged at least on the surface (the surface visible from the player).

The game board
-A winning opening unit may be arranged at least on the surface (the surface visible from the player).

The game board
-The starting area | region may be arrange | positioned at least on the surface (surface visible from a player).

In the present invention,
1. To 5. The game stand according to any one of
The ball passage may be provided on the right side of the game board. In this case, the game ball may not contact the nail before being guided to the ball passage. Also, the game ball may contact the nail before being guided to the ball passage.

In the present invention,
1. To 5. The game stand according to any one of
The ball passage may be provided on the left side of the game board. In this case, the game ball may be able to contact the nail at least once before being guided to the ball passage. Further, the game ball may not contact the nail before being guided to the ball passage.

In the present invention,
1. To 5. The game stand according to any one of
The ball passage may be provided in the center of the game board. In the present invention, a ball passage may be provided in the vicinity of the decorative symbol display device 208 (liquid crystal display device 208).

In the present invention,
1. To 5. The game stand according to any one of
In some cases, the detecting means is provided in a winning means that can pay out one or more game balls when the player has entered a ball. The detecting means may detect a game ball entering the winning means. The winning means may be, for example, any one of a general winning port 226, a first special figure starting port 230, a second special figure starting port 232, and a variable winning port 234 (attacker).

In the present invention,
1. To 5. The game stand according to any one of
The detection means may detect that the game ball has passed through the start port or start area. The start port may be, for example, either the first special figure start port 230 or the second special figure start port 232, and the start region may be, for example, the first special figure start port 230, the second special figure start port 232, or the like. There may be a start port 232 or a normal start port 228 (gate). In addition, the start opening or the start area may be able to start a variable game when the game ball has passed, and may be able to start a change in design.

<Appendix 2>
The present invention described above is
1.
A ball passage through which a game ball can enter (for example, a ball passage formed by a wall portion 708, a wall portion 709, a base portion 701a, and a base portion 702a, a ball passage formed by a wall portion 710, a wall portion 711, a base portion 701a, and a base portion 702a) , A ball passage 2700x, a ball passage 3700x, a ball passage formed by a base portion 5702a and a wall portion 5708, a base portion 5702a and a base portion 5702a, and a wall portion 5710, a wall portion 5711 and a base portion 5702a. A game stand having a base and a ball passage formed by a base 5702a,
The spherical passage is provided with at least a first wall (for example, a base 701a at a position facing the base 702a, the wall 2700y, the wall 3700y, and the base 5702a),
The spherical passage is provided with at least a second wall (for example, a base 701a, a wall 2700z, a wall 3700z, a base 5702a),
The first wall portion is provided at least at a position facing the second wall portion,
The first wall portion is provided with at least a convex portion (for example, a rib 720, a rib 2728, a rib 3728, a rib 720 provided on the base portion 701a at a position facing the base portion 5702a),
A first surface of the convex portion (for example, a surface of the rib 728 facing the base 701a, a surface of the rib 2728 facing the wall 2700z, and a surface of the rib 3728 facing the wall 3700z. Surface, the surface facing the base 5702a among the surfaces of the ribs 720 provided on the base 701a at the position facing the base 5702a) is the surface facing at least the second wall,
A second surface of the second wall portion (for example, the back surface of the base portion 701a, the back surface of the rib 722 of the base portion 701a, the back surface of the convex portion 718 of the base portion 701a, the inner surface of the wall portion 2700z, the inner surface of the wall portion 3700z). Surface, the back surface of the base 5702a) is a surface at least facing the convex portion,
The first surface has a first distance from the second surface (for example, a distance L4 in FIG. 9E, a distance L5 in FIG. 9F, a distance L6 in FIG. 9G), and FIG. a) at a distance L12, a distance L13 in FIG. 23, and a distance from the surface facing the base 5702a to the back of the base 5702a among the surfaces of the ribs 720 provided on the base 701a at the position facing the base 5702a. The surface
The first distance is at least a distance greater than the diameter of the game ball,
The third surface (for example, the slope 728a in FIG. 10, the slope 2728a in FIG. 20, the slope 3728a in FIG. 23, the center of the spherical passage of the ribs 720 provided on the base 701a located at the position facing the base 5702a. Is a surface provided at least in a position perpendicular to the first surface, and the surface descending from the first surface toward the opening 5700b.
The third surface is a slope (for example, a slope 728a descending from the center of the spherical passage in FIG. 10 toward the opening 700b, a slope 2728a descending from the center of the spherical passage in FIG. 20 toward the opening 2700b, and the spherical passage in FIG. A slope 3728a descending from the center toward the opening 3700b, and a surface descending from the center of the ball passage toward the opening 5700b among the surfaces of the ribs 720 provided on the base 701a at a position facing the base 5702a).
Because it is a game stand characterized by that,
It is possible to provide a game stand having a feature in a ball passage.

  In some cases, the guidance direction of the game ball can be adjusted.

In the present invention,
1. A game machine according to claim 1,
The first distance is not less than the diameter of the game ball and shorter than the (diameter + radius) distance of the game ball.
(For example, the first distance may be the diameter of the game ball (11 mm) + 1 mm = 12 mm width),
In this case, it may be possible to prevent clogged balls in the ball passage.

  The first distance may be equal to or greater than the diameter of the game ball and may be equal to or less than the distance of the diameter of the game ball + the radius.

  The first distance may be equal to or greater than the diameter of the game ball and may be equal to or less than the distance of two game balls.

  The first distance may be equal to or greater than the diameter of the game ball and may be less than the distance of two game balls.

The present invention also provides:
1. A game machine according to claim 1,
The distance from the first wall portion to the first surface (for example, the height of the rib 728) is a third distance,
Said 3rd distance is another convex part (for example, 2nd convex part (for example, convex part 725), 4th convex part (for example) provided in said 1st wall part from said 1st wall part ( For example, the distance (for example, the height of the convex part 725, the height of the rib 712) to the surface facing the second wall part of the rib 712)) is shorter.
Because it is a game stand characterized by that,
In some cases, ball clogging can be prevented.

The present invention also provides:
1. A game machine according to claim 1,
The distance (for example, the height of the convex portion 725) from the first wall portion to the surface of the second convex portion (for example, the convex portion 725) provided on the first wall portion, which faces the second wall portion. )
From the distance (for example, the height of the rib 712) from the first wall portion to the surface of the fourth convex portion (for example, the rib 712) provided on the first wall portion, which faces the second wall portion. Too short,
Because it is a game stand characterized by that,
In some cases, ball clogging can be prevented.

The present invention also provides:
1. A game machine according to claim 1,
The ball passage may be provided with a third opening, and the third opening may be capable of discharging a game ball in the ball passage to the outside of the ball passage,
In the ball passage, there may be only one opening that can discharge the game ball flowing down in the ball passage to the outside of the ball passage,
The third opening may be provided at least upstream of the lower end of the first surface,
The third opening may be provided on the downstream side of the lower end of the first surface.

  Note that the third opening has the following structure. It may be the same as the opening of either the first opening or the second opening described below. Further, the third opening may be an opening different from the first opening. The third opening may be an opening different from the second opening.

The present invention also provides:
1. A game machine according to claim 1,
The ball passage may be provided with at least a fourth opening, and the fourth opening may be capable of entering a game ball flowing down the game area,
In the ball passage, there may be only one opening (for example, the fourth opening (for example, the opening 700a)) through which the game ball flowing down the game area can enter,
The fourth opening may be provided at least upstream of the lower end of the first surface,
In some cases, the third opening may be provided on the downstream side of the lower end of the first surface.

  In the example shown in FIG. 7, a game ball may enter the ball passage unit 700 from the openings 700 b and 700 c on the side of the rib 728 and pass through the normal start port 228.

The present invention also provides:
1. A game machine according to claim 1,
In some cases, the ball passage is provided with at least a fifth opening and a sixth opening, and the fifth opening is capable of entering a game ball flowing down the game area,
In the ball passage, at least a plurality of openings through which the game ball flowing down the game area can enter (for example, a fifth opening (for example, opening 5700a), a sixth opening (for example, Opening 5700e))),
The fifth opening may be provided at least upstream from the lower end of the first surface,
The sixth opening may be provided at least downstream of the lower end of the first surface.

The fifth opening may be provided at least downstream from the lower end of the first surface,
The sixth opening may be provided at least upstream of the lower end of the first surface.

The fifth opening may be provided at least downstream from the lower end of the first surface,
The sixth opening may be provided at least downstream of the lower end of the first surface.

The fifth opening may be provided at least upstream from the lower end of the first surface,
The sixth opening may be provided at least upstream of the lower end of the first surface.

Moreover, the arrangement position of the fifth opening may be upstream from the arrangement position of the sixth opening,
The arrangement position of the fifth opening may be downstream from the arrangement position of the sixth opening.
The arrangement position of the fifth opening may be upstream of the arrangement position of the sixth opening.

  The fifth opening and the sixth opening may be arranged at the same height. In this case, the fifth opening and the sixth opening may be provided, for example, in opposing wall parts or in adjacent wall parts.

In the ball passage, there may be provided two or more openings through which the game ball flowing down the game area can enter,
In addition, in the ball passage, there may be provided only two openings through which the game ball flowing down the game area can enter,
In the ball passage, there may be provided three or more openings through which the game ball flowing down the game area can enter,
In addition, in the ball passage, there may be provided only three openings through which the game ball flowing down the game area can enter.

  Further, either the fifth opening or the sixth opening may be the same opening as the fourth opening, and the fifth opening and the sixth opening may be Both may be openings different from the fourth opening, and one of the fifth opening or the sixth opening may be an opening different from the fourth opening. .

The present invention also provides
2.
1. A game machine according to claim 1,
The spherical passage is provided with at least a first opening (for example, an opening 700b),
The spherical passage is provided with at least a second opening (for example, an opening 700c),
The first opening is capable of discharging a game ball in the ball passage to the outside of the ball passage,
The second opening is capable of discharging the game ball in the ball passage to the outside of the ball passage,
The first opening is provided at least upstream of the lower end of the first surface.
Because it is a game stand characterized by that,
In some cases, the game ball can be easily guided to the first opening side.

  In some cases, the game ball can also be adjusted to be guided to the second opening side.

The present invention also provides:
2. A game machine according to claim 1,
The ball passage may be provided with at least a fourth opening, and the fourth opening may be capable of entering a game ball flowing down the game area,
In the ball passage, there may be only one opening (for example, the fourth opening (for example, the opening 700a)) through which the game ball flowing down the game area can enter,
The fourth opening may be provided at least upstream of the lower end of the first surface,
In some cases, the third opening may be provided on the downstream side of the lower end of the first surface.

  In the example shown in FIG. 7, a game ball may enter the ball passage unit 700 from the openings 700 b and 700 c on the side of the rib 728 and pass through the normal start port 228.

The present invention also provides:
2. A game machine according to claim 1,
In some cases, the ball passage is provided with at least a fifth opening and a sixth opening, and the fifth opening is capable of entering a game ball flowing down the game area,
In the ball passage, at least a plurality of openings through which the game ball flowing down the game area can enter (for example, a fifth opening (for example, opening 5700a), a sixth opening (for example, Opening 5700e))),
The fifth opening may be provided at least upstream from the lower end of the first surface,
The sixth opening may be provided at least downstream of the lower end of the first surface.

The fifth opening may be provided at least downstream from the lower end of the first surface,
The sixth opening may be provided at least upstream of the lower end of the first surface.

The fifth opening may be provided at least downstream from the lower end of the first surface,
The sixth opening may be provided at least downstream of the lower end of the first surface.

The fifth opening may be provided at least upstream from the lower end of the first surface,
The sixth opening may be provided at least upstream of the lower end of the first surface.

Moreover, the arrangement position of the fifth opening may be upstream from the arrangement position of the sixth opening,
The arrangement position of the fifth opening may be downstream from the arrangement position of the sixth opening.
The arrangement position of the fifth opening may be upstream of the arrangement position of the sixth opening.

  The fifth opening and the sixth opening may be arranged at the same height. In this case, the fifth opening and the sixth opening may be provided, for example, in opposing wall parts or in adjacent wall parts.

In the ball passage, there may be provided two or more openings through which the game ball flowing down the game area can enter,
In addition, in the ball passage, there may be provided only two openings through which the game ball flowing down the game area can enter,
In the ball passage, there may be provided three or more openings through which the game ball flowing down the game area can enter,
In addition, in the ball passage, there may be provided only three openings through which the game ball flowing down the game area can enter.

  Further, either the fifth opening or the sixth opening may be the same opening as the fourth opening, and the fifth opening and the sixth opening may be Both may be openings different from the fourth opening, and one of the fifth opening or the sixth opening may be an opening different from the fourth opening. .

The present invention also provides
1. Or 2. A game machine according to claim 1,
The first wall portion is provided with at least a sixth convex portion,
The sixth convex portion is provided on the upstream side of the first convex portion,
The sixth convex portion is provided with at least a seventh surface,
The seventh surface is a surface provided at a position facing the second surface,
The seventh surface is provided at a fourth distance from the second surface;
The fourth distance is at least a distance greater than the diameter of the game ball,
The length of the upper end of the seventh surface may be at least longer than the radius of the game ball,
The sixth convex portion may be provided on the upper end side of the first surface in the first wall portion,
The sixth convex portion may be the second convex portion,
The sixth convex part may be a convex part different from the second convex part,
The length of the upper end of the seventh surface may be at least longer than the diameter of the game ball,
The length of the upper end of the seventh surface may be the same length as the arrangement distance (for example, the distance between the wall portion) of the opposite side surfaces of the spherical passage,
The length of the sixth convex portion may be at least longer than the diameter of the game ball,
In some cases, the length of the sixth convex portion may be the same length as the arrangement distance (for example, the distance between the wall portion) of the opposing side surfaces of the spherical passage.

The present invention also provides
3.
1. Or 2. A game machine according to claim 1,
The convex portion is a first convex portion,
The first wall portion is provided with at least a second convex portion (for example, a convex portion 725),
The second convex portion is provided on the upstream side of the first convex portion,
The second convex portion is provided with at least a fourth surface,
The fourth surface is a surface provided at a position facing the second surface,
The fourth surface is provided at a second distance from the second surface,
The second distance is at least a distance greater than the diameter of the game ball,
The length of the upper end of the fourth surface is at least shorter than the diameter of the game ball,
The second convex portion is provided on the upper end side of the first surface in the first wall portion.
Because it is a game stand characterized by that,
In some cases, the guidance direction of the game ball can be adjusted more easily.

The present invention also provides
3. A game machine according to claim 1,
The length of the second convex portion may be at least shorter than the radius of the game ball.

The present invention also provides
1. To 3. The game stand according to any one of
The second surface is provided with a seventh convex portion,
A portion of the seventh convex portion may be provided at a position that does not face at least the first surface,
The seventh convex portion is 4. May be a third convex portion described later, or the seventh convex portion may be a convex portion different from the third convex portion,
The distance from the first wall portion to the seventh convex portion may be greater than or equal to the diameter of the game ball,
The seventh convex part may be provided at a position that does not face the first surface,
There may be a case where only a part of the seventh convex portion is provided at a position not facing the first surface.

The present invention also provides
4).
1. To 3. The game stand according to any one of
The second surface is provided with a third convex portion (for example, convex portion 718),
The third convex portion is provided with at least a fifth surface,
At least a part of the fifth surface is provided at least at a position facing at least a part of the first surface.
Because it is a game stand characterized by that,
In some cases, it is possible to guide the game ball in contact with the fifth surface in the direction of the convex portion and to easily guide the game ball in the direction in which the convex portion wants to guide.

  The distance from the fifth surface to the first surface facing each other may be at least a distance greater than the diameter of the game ball.

The present invention also provides
1. To 4. The game stand according to any one of
The first wall portion is provided with at least an eighth convex portion,
The eighth convex portion is provided below the lower end of the first surface,
The eighth convex portion is provided with an eighth surface,
The eighth surface is provided at a position facing the second surface,
The eighth surface may be a surface having at least a slope,
The eighth convex portion is 5. May be a fourth convex part described later, and the eighth convex part may be a convex part different from the fourth convex part.
The eighth surface may be a surface having at least a slope,
The eighth protrusion may be provided at the same position as the first surface.

The present invention also provides
5.
1. To 4. The game stand according to any one of
The first wall portion is provided with at least a fourth convex portion (for example, a rib 712),
The fourth convex portion is provided above the lower end of the first surface,
The fourth convex portion is provided with a sixth surface,
The sixth surface is provided at a position facing the second surface,
The sixth surface is a surface having at least a slope,
Because it is a game stand characterized by that,
In some cases, by providing a convex portion in a direction where the game ball is not desired to be guided, the game ball can be adjusted so as to be guided in the direction in which the game ball is desired to be guided.

The present invention also provides
1. To 5. The game stand according to any one of
The end portion of the side wall portion (for example, wall portion 709) near the lower end of the convex portion (for example, rib 728) is above the end portion of the side wall portion (for example, wall portion 708) near the upper end of the convex portion. May be provided,
The end portion (for example, the lower end portion of the wall portion 709, the lower end portion of the wall portion 708) may have a slope,
The end portions (for example, the lower end portion of the wall portion 709 and the lower end portion of the wall portion 708) may not have a slope.

<Appendix 3>
The present invention described above is
1.
A ball passage through which a game ball can enter (for example, a ball passage formed by a wall portion 708, a wall portion 709, a base portion 701a, and a base portion 702a, a ball passage formed by a wall portion 710, a wall portion 711, a base portion 701a, and a base portion 702a) A game stand having a ball passage 4700x),
The spherical passage is provided with at least a first wall portion (for example, a wall portion 708, a wall portion 709, a wall portion 710, a wall portion 711, a wall portion 4704),
The spherical passage is provided with at least a second wall (for example, a wall 709, a wall 708, a wall 711, a wall 710, a wall 4705),
The spherical passage is provided with at least a third wall portion (for example, a wall portion 704, a wall portion 705, a wall portion 706, a wall portion 707, and a wall portion 4708),
The first wall portion is provided at least at a position facing the second wall portion,
The third wall portion is provided at least at a position facing the second wall portion,
The first wall portion is provided at least inside the third wall portion,
At least a part of the first wall part is provided at least at a position overlapping with at least a part of the third wall part,
Because it is a game stand characterized by that,
It is possible to provide a game stand having a feature in a ball passage.

  Moreover, the strength of the ball passage unit may be increased and damage may be prevented.

  In addition, there is a case where a wall portion that is easily touched by a game ball is reinforced and can function as a ball passage even when one of the walls is damaged.

The present invention also provides:
1. A game machine according to claim 1,
In some cases, only a part of the first wall overlaps with the entire third wall.
The entire first wall portion may overlap only a part of the third wall portion,
Only a part of the first wall part may overlap only a part of the third wall part,
All of the first wall portion may overlap all of the third wall portion.

The present invention also provides:
1. A game machine according to claim 1,
The first wall may be provided at a position that does not contact the game ball,
A wall portion other than the first wall portion may come into contact with the game ball,
The first wall portion may be a wall portion provided between the third wall portion and the fourth wall portion,
The distance between the first wall and the third wall may be less than the diameter of the game ball,
The distance between the first wall and the fourth wall may be less than the diameter of the game ball,
2. In some cases, the first surface described later can guide the game ball upstream.

The present invention also provides
2.
1. A game machine according to claim 1,
A first surface (for example, surface 708x, surface 709x, surface 710x, surface 711x, surface 4704x) in the first wall portion is capable of at least guiding a game ball that has entered the ball path downstream.
Because it is a game stand characterized by that,
It is possible to provide a game stand having a feature in a ball passage.

  Moreover, the strength of the ball passage unit may be increased and damage may be prevented.

  In addition, there is a case where a wall portion that is easily touched by a game ball is reinforced and can function as a ball passage even when one of the walls is damaged.

The present invention also provides:
1. Or 2. A game machine according to claim 1,
The first wall is provided with a fourth surface (for example, surface 708y, surface 709y, surface 710y, surface 711y, surface 4704y), and the third wall portion faces the fourth surface. There are five surfaces (for example, surface 704x, surface 705x, surface 706x, surface 707x, surface 4708x), and the distance from the fourth surface to the fifth surface is the third distance (for example, surface 708y to surface 704x, distance L7 from surface 709y to surface 705x, distance from surface 710y to surface 706x, distance from surface 711y to surface 707x, distance from surface 4704y to surface 4708x)
The fourth surface is 3. The fourth surface may be different from the second surface, and the fifth surface may be a second surface, which will be described later. The fifth surface may be different from the third surface.
The third distance may be at least a distance equal to or less than the diameter of the game ball,
The third distance may be at least a distance greater than the diameter of the game ball,
The third distance may be at least a distance greater than the diameter of the game ball,
A game ball may be able to enter between the first wall and the third wall,
A game ball may not be allowed to enter between the first wall and the third wall,
At least a part of the first wall part and at least a part of the third wall part may be in contact with each other,
In some cases, at least a part of the first wall and the third wall are in contact with each other,
In some cases, all of the first wall portion and at least a part of the third wall portion are in contact with each other,
In some cases, all of the first wall portion and all of the third wall portion are in contact with each other.

The present invention also provides
3.
1. Or 2. A game machine according to claim 1,
The second surface (for example, surface 708y, surface 709y, surface 710y, surface 711y, surface 4704y) in the first wall portion is the third surface (for example, surface 704x, surface 705x) in the third wall portion. , Surface 706x, surface 707x, surface 4708x) at least facing each other,
The second surface has a first distance from the third surface (for example, a distance L7 from the surface 708y to the surface 704x, a distance L7 from the surface 709y to the surface 705x, a distance from the surface 710y to the surface 706x, a surface 711y). To the surface 707x, the distance from the surface 4704y to the surface 4708x),
The first distance is at least a distance shorter than the diameter of the game ball.
Because it is a game stand characterized by that,
It is difficult to transmit the vibration when the game ball contacts the inner wall (for example, the first wall) to the overlapping outer wall (for example, the third wall), and damage to the outer wall is prevented. There are cases where it can be prevented.

The present invention also provides:
3. A game machine according to claim 1,
The first distance may be a distance that is at least shorter than the radius of the game ball,
The first distance may be at least a distance equal to or less than the radius of the game ball,
The first distance may be less than or equal to the wall thickness,
The first distance may be a distance shorter than the thickness of the wall portion.

The present invention also provides:
1. To 3. The game stand according to any one of
The first wall portion and the third wall portion may not overlap each other on the entrance side, which is an opening side into which a game ball that has flowed down the game area can enter.

The present invention also provides
4).
1. To 3. The game stand according to any one of
The spherical passage is provided with at least a first opening (for example, an opening 700a, an opening 4700a),
The spherical passage is provided with at least a second opening (for example, an opening 700d and an opening 4700b),
The first opening is provided on the upstream side of the second opening,
The wall portion overlapping the third wall portion in the first wall portion is a fourth wall portion (for example, a wall portion where the wall portion 708 and the wall portion 704 overlap),
The fourth wall is provided at least near the first opening.
Because it is a game stand characterized by that,
Even if one of the walls is damaged, the game ball that has entered the ball passage may be guided downstream of the ball passage.

The present invention also provides
4). A game machine according to claim 1,
The first opening may be an opening through which a game ball that has flowed down the gaming area can enter,
The second opening may be an opening through which the game ball in the ball passage can be discharged out of the ball passage,
The second opening may be an opening through which a game ball that has flowed down the gaming area can enter,
The first opening may be an opening capable of discharging the game ball in the ball passage out of the ball passage;
Both the first opening and the second opening may be openings through which game balls that have flowed down the game area can enter.

The present invention also provides:
1. To 4. The game stand according to any one of
The exit side, which is the opening side that can discharge the game ball in the ball passage to the outside of the ball passage, may not overlap the first wall portion and the third wall portion,
Both the entrance side, which is an opening side into which a game ball that has flowed down the game area can enter, and the exit side, which is an opening side from which the game ball in the ball path can be discharged out of the ball path, The first wall and the third wall may not overlap.

The present invention also provides
5.
1. To 4. The game stand according to any one of
The spherical passage is provided with at least a third opening (for example, opening 700a, opening 4700a),
The spherical passage is provided with at least a fourth opening (for example, opening 700d, opening 4700b),
The third opening is provided on the upstream side of the fourth opening,
The wall portion overlapping the third wall portion in the first wall portion is a fifth wall portion (for example, a wall portion where the wall portion 708 and the wall portion 704 overlap),
The fifth wall is provided at least near the fourth opening.
Because it is a game stand characterized by that,
Even when one of the walls is damaged, the game ball in the ball passage may be guided to the outside of the ball passage.

The present invention also provides
5. A game machine according to claim 1,
The third opening may be an opening through which a game ball that has flowed down the game area can enter,
The fourth opening may be an opening that can discharge the game ball in the ball passage out of the ball passage,
The fourth opening may be an opening through which a game ball that has flowed down the game area can enter,
The third opening may be an opening that can discharge the game ball in the ball passage out of the ball passage,
In some cases, both the third opening and the fourth opening are openings into which a game ball that has flowed down the game area can enter,
The first opening and the third opening may be the same opening,
The first opening and the third opening may be different openings,
The second opening and the fourth opening may be the same opening,
The second opening and the fourth opening may be different openings,
The present invention also provides
1. To 5. The game stand according to any one of
The spherical passage is composed of at least a first part and a second part,
The first part may be provided with the second wall part and the third wall part, and the second part may be provided with the first wall part,
The first part may be provided with the first wall part and the third wall part, and the second part may be provided with the second wall part,
In some cases, the first part is provided with the first wall part and the second wall part, and the second part is provided with the third wall part,
The first part may be provided with a sixth wall and the second part may be provided with a seventh wall and an eighth wall;
The seventh wall portion and the eighth wall portion may be arranged at positions facing each other,
The sixth wall portion may be a wall portion included in the first wall portion or the third wall portion.

The sixth wall may be a different wall from the first wall and / or the third wall,
The seventh wall part or the eighth wall part may be a wall part included in the second wall part,
The seventh wall part and / or the eighth wall part may be different from the second wall part,
In some cases, the seventh wall portion is provided at least inside the eighth wall portion,
The eighth wall portion may be provided at least inside the seventh wall portion.

<Appendix 4>
The present invention described above is
1.
A first component (e.g., base 701a, component 801);
A second part (e.g., wall 710, convex 726, wall 711, part 802);
A third component (eg, base 702a, component 803);
A game machine equipped with
The first part is provided in front of the second part,
The second part is provided in front of the third part,
The third component is provided with holes (for example, screw holes 713, screw holes 804) into which tools can be inserted,
The first component is provided with a notch (for example, a notch 714, a notch 1714, a notch 2714, a notch 3714, a notch 801a),
The notch portion is at least a part of the second component that is easy to visually recognize from at least a first direction (for example, player side, tool insertion direction),
The notch portion is easy to visually recognize the hole from the first direction,
The notch is capable of inserting at least the tool.
Because it is a game stand characterized by that,
It is possible to provide a gaming machine characterized by a part having a notch.

  Moreover, the second part can be confirmed while inserting the tool, and the maintainability may be improved.

The present invention also provides
1. A game machine according to claim 1,
When viewed from a specific direction (for example, the player side), the entire hole may be visible.
The hole may be provided so as to be covered by at least a part of the notch,
The hole may be provided so as to be covered by the entire notch,
When viewed from a specific direction, a part of the hole may be visible.

The present invention also provides
1. A game machine according to claim 1,
The first part may not hide the second part;
The second part may be provided in a portion surrounded by the notch.

The present invention also provides
2.
1. A game machine according to claim 1,
At least a part of the first part is provided at least at a position overlapping with at least a part of the second part.
Because it is a game stand characterized by that,
It is possible to provide a gaming machine characterized by a part having a notch.

  Moreover, the second part can be confirmed while inserting the tool, and the maintainability may be improved.

The present invention also provides
1. Or 2. A game machine according to claim 1,
The first part may not hide the third part,
The third part may be provided in a portion surrounded by the notch.

The present invention also provides
3.
1. Or 2. A game machine according to claim 1,
At least a part of the first part is provided at least in a position overlapping with at least a part of the third part.
Because it is a game stand characterized by that,
In some cases, the insertion position of the tool is conspicuous and the maintainability can be improved.

The present invention also provides
4).
1. To 3. The game stand according to any one of
The first direction is an insertion direction of the tool.
Because it is a game stand characterized by that,
While inserting a tool, the position of a hole and a 2nd component can be confirmed, and maintainability may be able to be improved.

The present invention also provides
5.
1. To 4. The game stand according to any one of
The second component is provided with at least a first surface (for example, surface 710y, surface 802a),
The first surface is a surface provided at a position closest to the hole,
The position closest to the first surface in the hole is a first position (for example, position 713a, position 804a),
The shortest distance from the first position on the first surface is a first distance (for example, distance L20, distance L21),
The first distance is a distance at which the tool inserted into the hole does not contact at least the second part.
Because it is a game stand characterized by that,
In some cases, contact with the second part during the operation of the tool can be prevented, and maintenance can be improved.

The present invention also provides
Any two or all of the first component, the second component, and the third component may be integrally formed.

  A fourth component may be provided.

  The fourth component may be difficult to visually recognize from the hole or may be easily visible.

Further, the present invention is not limited to the third component provided with the hole,
For example, the present invention
A first component (e.g., base 701a, component 801);
A second part (e.g., wall 710, convex 726, wall 711, part 802);
A third component (eg, base 702a, component 803);
A game machine equipped with
The first part is provided in front of the second part,
The second part is provided in front of the third part,
The first component is provided with a notch (for example, a notch 714, a notch 1714, a notch 2714, a notch 3714, a notch 801a),
The notch is at least a part of the second part that is at least easily visible from a first direction (for example, a player side).
It may be a game table characterized by
in this case,
In some cases, it is possible to provide a gaming machine characterized by a part having a notch.

  Further, the present invention is not limited to the notch portion into which the tool can be inserted at least, and the notch portion can insert at least an instrument or a part such as the tool or other jig. There is. In addition, the tool is not limited to a driver that attaches / detaches a screw to / from a screw hole, and may be a tool such as a pliers, a spanner, or tweezers that performs an operation on the hole or the vicinity of the hole. The tool may not be a tool as long as it can be inserted into the notch.

<Appendix 5>
The present invention described above is
1. (See Figure 30)
Spherical passage (for example, a spherical passage formed by the base 5702a, the base 5702a and the base 5702a facing the wall 5708, the base 5702a, and the base 5702a facing the wall 5710, the wall 5711 and the base 5702a) A unit (for example, a ball passage unit 5700) constituting a ball passage formed by
A game board (eg, game board 200);
A game machine equipped with
The unit is a unit configured to include a first wall (for example, a base 5702a),
The unit is a unit configured to include a second wall (for example, a base at a position facing the base 5702a),
The unit is a unit including detection means (for example, a sensor unit 228a fixed to the sensor fixing unit 5702b),
The first wall is a wall provided behind the second wall,
At least one of the first wall and the second wall is provided with speed reduction means (for example, a convex portion provided at a base portion facing the convex portion 5723, the convex portion 5724, and the base portion 5702a). Wall
The game ball in contact with the other wall of the first wall and the second wall is configured to be able to contact the one wall,
A sensor ball 228a that is fixed to a first outlet (for example, an outlet on the sensor fixing portion 5702b, a sensor fixing portion 5702b) of the ball passage that enters the ball passage from the inlet (for example, the opening 5700a). May be guided to an outlet that opens toward the bottom, "the opening below the spherical passage composed of the wall 5708, the wall 5709, the base 5702a, and the base that is opposite to the base 5702a",
A game ball that has entered from the entrance may be guided to a second exit (for example, the opening 5700d) of the ball passage,
The detection means is means for detecting a game ball that has exited from the first exit,
The deceleration means is a means provided upstream from the detection means.
This is a game table characterized by that.

The present invention also provides
2.
1. A game machine according to claim 1,
The deceleration means is means constituted by one or a plurality of protrusions.
This is a game table characterized by that.

The present invention also provides
3.
1. Or 2. A game machine according to claim 1,
The one wall is the first wall,
A first surface of the first wall (for example, a surface on the second wall portion side of the first wall portion) is a surface on which at least the speed reduction means is provided.
This is a game table characterized by that.

The present invention also provides
4).
3. A game machine according to claim 1,
The deceleration means is a first deceleration means,
A second surface of the second wall (for example, a surface on the first wall portion side of the second wall portion) is a surface at a position facing at least a part of the first surface,
The second surface is a surface provided with at least a second reduction means,
This is a game table characterized by that.

The present invention also provides
5.
4). A game machine according to claim 1,
The second deceleration means is means constituted by one or a plurality of protrusions.
This is a game table characterized by that.

The present invention also provides
6).
1. To 5. The game stand according to any one of
The unit is a unit provided on the front side of the game board.
This is a game table characterized by that.

The present invention also provides
7). (See paragraph [0287])
1. To 6. The game stand according to any one of
The unit is a unit configured to include an attacker (for example, a variable prize opening 234),
The detection means is means for detecting a game ball that has entered the inside of the attacker.
This is a game table characterized by that.

The present invention also provides
8). (See paragraph [0287])
1. To 6. The game stand according to any one of
The unit is a unit including an electric chew (for example, the second special figure starting port 232),
The detection means is means for detecting a game ball that has entered the inside of the electric chew.
This is a game table characterized by that.

The present invention also provides
9. (See Figure 4)
1. To 8. The game stand according to any one of
The unit is a unit composed of a plurality of parts,
One of the plurality of parts is a first part (for example, a part facing the base 5702),
One of the plurality of parts is a second part (eg, base 5702);
The first part is a part including the first wall,
The second part is a part including the second wall.
This is a game table characterized by that.

The present invention also provides
10. (See FIG. 20, the game ball is guided to one outlet by being guided by the rib 2728 and proceeding toward the opening 2700b)
1. Thru 9. The game stand according to any one of
The game ball that has entered from the entrance is configured to be guided to one of the first exit and the second exit.
This is a game table characterized by that.

<Appendix 6>
The present invention described above is
1.
A game machine equipped with a game board (for example, game board 200),
The game board is provided with a game area (for example, a game area 124),
A first ball passage (for example, a wall portion 708, a wall portion 709, a base portion 701a, and a base portion 702a is formed in a unit (hereinafter referred to as a “board unit”) (eg, a ball passage unit 700) provided in the game board. Sphere passage) is provided,
The panel unit is composed of a plurality of parts,
One of the plurality of parts is detection means (for example, a sensor unit 228a fixed to the sensor fixing unit 702b),
The first ball passage is a passage provided upstream of the detection means,
The first ball passage is a passage provided with a first opening (for example, the opening 700a),
The first spherical passage is a passage provided with a second opening (for example, an opening above the spherical passage formed by the wall portion 710, the wall portion 711, the base portion 701a, and the base portion 702a),
The first spherical passage is a passage provided with a third opening (for example, the opening 700b and the opening 700d),
A game ball that has entered the first ball passage from the first opening may be guided to the second opening,
A game ball that has entered the first ball passage from the first opening may be guided to the third opening,
The detection means is configured to detect a game ball that has exited the second opening,
A first surface of the first spherical passage (for example, a surface of the base 701a that faces the base 702a and forms the first spherical passage, and of the surface of the base 702a that faces the base 701a. A surface that forms a first spherical passage) and a second surface in the first spherical passage (for example, a surface that faces the base portion 702a among the surfaces of the base portion 701a, and the first spherical passage) The surface to be formed, the surface facing the base 701a out of the surfaces of the base 702a and the surface forming the first ball passage) are opposed to each other,
The first surface is a convex portion projecting in the direction of the second surface (hereinafter referred to as “first convex portion”) (for example, convex portion 723, convex portion 724, rib 728, convex portion 715, Convex surface 716, convex portion 717, rib 720, rib 721, rib 722),
One of the first surface and the second surface is a surface provided forward in the front-rear direction,
The other of the first surface and the second surface is a surface provided at the rear in the front-rear direction,
When the game ball that has entered the first ball passage comes into contact with the first convex portion, the game ball is configured to decelerate,
The first convex portion is configured to be upstream of the detection means,
The board unit is provided with a second spherical passage (for example, a spherical passage formed by the wall 710, the wall 711, the base 701a, and the base 702a),
The second spherical passage is a spherical passage provided downstream of the detection means,
A third surface of the second spherical passage (for example, a surface of the surface of the base 701a that faces the base 702a and forms the second spherical passage, and of the surface of the base 702a that faces the base 701a. A surface that forms a second spherical passage) and a fourth surface of the second spherical passage (for example, a surface that faces the base portion 702a out of the surfaces of the base portion 701a) The surface to be formed, the surface of the base portion 702a that faces the base portion 701a and forms the second spherical passage), and is configured to face each other.
The third surface is a convex portion projecting in the direction of the fourth surface (hereinafter referred to as “third convex portion”) (for example, convex portion 726, convex portion 727, convex portion 718, convex portion 719). )
One of the third surface and the fourth surface is a surface provided forward in the front-rear direction,
The other surface of the third surface and the fourth surface is a surface provided at the rear in the front-rear direction,
The game ball that has entered the second ball passage is configured to decelerate when the game ball contacts the third convex portion,
Because it is a game stand characterized by that,
-It is possible to provide a game stand with a characteristic in a ball passage.

The present invention also provides
2.
1. A game machine according to claim 1,
The second surface is a second convex portion projecting in the direction of the first surface (for example, convex portion 723, convex portion 724, rib 728, convex portion 715, convex portion 716, convex portion 717, rib 720). , Ribs 721, ribs 722).
One of the first convex portion and the second convex portion is configured to be downstream of the other convex portion,
This is a game table characterized by that.

The present invention also provides
3.
1. Or 2. A game machine according to claim 1,
The fourth surface is a surface provided with a fourth convex part (for example, convex part 726, convex part 727, convex part 718, convex part 719) protruding in the direction of the third surface,
One of the third convex portion and the fourth convex portion is configured to be downstream of the other convex portion,
This is a game table characterized by that.

The present invention also provides
4).
1. To 3. The game stand according to any one of
The game ball that has entered from the first opening is configured to exit from one of the second opening and the third opening.
This is a game table characterized by that.

The present invention also provides
5.
1. To 4. The game stand according to any one of
The game ball that has entered from the first opening is configured to come into contact with the first convex portion before exiting from the second opening,
The game ball that has entered from the first opening is configured to come into contact with the first convex portion before exiting from the third opening,
This is a game table characterized by that.

The present invention also provides
6).
1. To 5. The game stand according to any one of
The first surface has a fifth convex portion (for example, convex portion 724, rib 728, convex portion 716, convex portion 717, rib 720, rib 721, rib 722) protruding in the direction of the second surface. It is a provided surface,
The fifth convex portion is configured to be downstream of the first convex portion (e.g., convex portion 723, convex portion 724, convex portion 715, convex portion 716, convex portion 717, rib 720).
This is a game table characterized by that.

The present invention also provides
7).
1. To 6. The game stand according to any one of
The third surface is a surface provided with a sixth convex part (for example, convex part 727, convex part 719) protruding in the direction of the fourth surface,
The sixth convex part is configured to be downstream of the third convex part (for example, convex part 726, convex part 718),
This is a game table characterized by that.

<Appendix 7>
The present invention described above is
1.
A game machine equipped with a game board (for example, game board 200),
A unit (hereinafter referred to as “board unit”) (for example, a ball passage unit 700) provided in the game board is formed of a ball passage (for example, a wall portion 708, a wall portion 709, a base portion 701a, and a base portion 702a). A ball passage),
The panel unit is a unit including detection means (for example, a sensor unit 228a fixed to the sensor fixing unit 702b),
The ball passage is a passage provided upstream of the detection means,
The spherical passage is a passage provided with a first opening (for example, the opening 700a),
The spherical passage is a passage provided with a second opening (for example, an opening above the spherical passage formed by the wall portion 710, the wall portion 711, the base portion 701a, and the base portion 702a),
The first opening is an opening provided upstream of the second opening,
The game ball that has exited from the second opening is configured to be detected by the detection means,
The first surface of the spherical passage (for example, the surface of the base 701a that faces the base 702a and forms the first spherical passage, and the surface of the base 702a that faces the base 701a. And a second surface in the spherical passage (for example, a surface of the base portion 701a that faces the base portion 702a and forms the first spherical passage, the base portion 702a). Of the surfaces facing the base portion 701a and forming the first spherical passage).
One of the first surface and the second surface is a surface provided forward in the front-rear direction,
The other of the first surface and the second surface is a surface provided at the rear in the front-rear direction,
The first surface is a surface provided with a plurality of convex portions protruding toward the second surface,
One convex portion of the plurality of convex portions provided on the first surface is a first convex portion (for example, convex portion 723, convex portion 724, rib 728, convex portion 715, convex portion 716, Convex portion 717, rib 720, rib 721, rib 722),
One convex portion of the plurality of convex portions provided on the first surface is a second convex portion (for example, a convex portion 723, a convex portion 724, a rib 728, a convex portion 715, a convex portion 716, Convex portion 717, rib 720, rib 721, rib 722),
The game ball that has contacted the first convex portion may be in contact with the second convex portion,
Because it is a game stand characterized by that,
-It is possible to provide a game stand with a characteristic in a ball passage.

The present invention also provides
2.
1. A game machine according to claim 1,
The spherical passage is a passage provided with a third opening (for example, opening 700b),
A game ball that has entered the ball passage from the first opening may exit from the second opening,
A game ball that has entered the ball passage from the first opening may exit the third opening.
This is a game table characterized by that.

The present invention also provides
3.
2. A game machine according to claim 1,
The game ball that has exited from the third opening is configured not to be detected by the detection means.
This is a game table characterized by that.

The present invention also provides
4).
2. Or 3. A game machine according to claim 1,
The game ball that has entered the ball passage from the first opening is configured to exit from one of the second opening and the third opening.
This is a game table characterized by that.

The present invention also provides
5.
2. To 4. The game stand according to any one of
A game ball that has exited from one of the second opening and the third opening is configured not to enter the other opening of the second opening and the third opening. ,
This is a game table characterized by that.

The present invention also provides
6).
2. To 5. The game stand according to any one of
The third opening is downstream of the second opening;
This is a game table characterized by that.

The present invention also provides
7).
1. To 6. The game stand according to any one of
The inside of the ball passage is visible to the player through a surface provided forward in the front-rear direction of the first surface and the second surface.
This is a game table characterized by that.

The present invention also provides
8).
1. To 7. The game stand according to any one of
The game ball that has entered the ball passage from the first opening is configured to come into contact with the first convex portion.
This is a game table characterized by that.

The present invention also provides
9.
1. To 8. The game stand according to any one of
The game ball that has entered the ball passage from the first opening is configured to come into contact with the second convex portion.
This is a game table characterized by that.

The present invention also provides
10.
1. Thru 9. The game stand according to any one of
The ball passage is a first ball passage,
The first convex portion is configured to be upstream of the detection means,
The board unit is provided with a second spherical passage (for example, a spherical passage formed by the wall portion 710, the wall portion 711, the base portion 701a, and the base portion 702a),
The second spherical passage is a spherical passage provided downstream of the detection means,
A third surface of the second spherical passage (for example, a surface of the surface of the base 701a that faces the base 702a and forms the second spherical passage, and of the surface of the base 702a that faces the base 701a. A surface that forms a second spherical passage) and a fourth surface of the second spherical passage (for example, a surface that faces the base portion 702a out of the surfaces of the base portion 701a) The surface to be formed, the surface of the base portion 702a that faces the base portion 701a and forms the second spherical passage), and is configured to face each other.
The third surface is a convex portion projecting in the direction of the fourth surface (hereinafter referred to as “third convex portion”) (for example, convex portion 726, convex portion 727, convex portion 718, convex portion 719). )
One of the third surface and the fourth surface is a surface provided forward in the front-rear direction,
The other surface of the third surface and the fourth surface is a surface provided at the rear in the front-rear direction,
The game ball that has entered the second ball passage is configured to decelerate when the game ball contacts the third convex portion,
This is a game table characterized by that.

The present invention also provides
11.
10. A game machine according to claim 1,
The second surface is a fourth convex portion projecting in the direction of the first surface (for example, convex portion 723, convex portion 724, rib 728, convex portion 715, convex portion 716, convex portion 717, rib 720). , Ribs 721, ribs 722).
One of the first convex portion and the fourth convex portion is configured to be downstream of the other convex portion,
This is a game table characterized by that.

The present invention also provides
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10. Or 11. A game machine according to claim 1,
The fourth surface is a surface provided with a fifth convex portion (for example, convex portion 726, convex portion 727, convex portion 718, convex portion 719) protruding in the direction of the third surface,
One of the third convex portion and the fifth convex portion is configured to be downstream of the other convex portion,
This is a game table characterized by that.

The present invention also provides
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10. To 12. The game stand according to any one of
The third surface is a surface provided with a sixth convex part (for example, convex part 727, convex part 719) protruding in the direction of the fourth surface,
The sixth convex part is configured to be downstream of the third convex part (for example, convex part 726, convex part 718),
This is a game table characterized by that.

  The embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the individual embodiments described above, and any combination of elements of the individual embodiments is included in the present invention, and various modifications that can be conceived by those skilled in the art are also included. Thus, the effects of the present invention are not limited to the above-described contents. That is, various additions, modifications, and partial deletions can be made without departing from the concept and spirit of the present invention derived from the contents defined in the claims and equivalents thereof.

  The game machine according to the present invention can be applied to game machines represented by pachinko machines and the like.

100 Pachinko machine 102 Outer frame 104 Main body 200 Game board

Claims (13)

A game machine with a game board,
A unit provided in the game board (hereinafter referred to as “board unit”) is a unit including a ball passage,
The panel unit is a unit configured to include detection means,
The ball passage is a passage provided upstream of the detection means,
The ball passage is a passage provided with a first opening,
The spherical passage is a passage provided with a second opening,
The first opening is an opening provided upstream of the second opening,
The game ball that has exited from the second opening is configured to be detected by the detection means,
The first surface of the ball passage is configured to face the second surface of the ball passage,
One of the first surface and the second surface is a surface provided forward in the front-rear direction,
The other of the first surface and the second surface is a surface provided at the rear in the front-rear direction,
The first surface is a surface provided with a plurality of convex portions protruding toward the second surface,
One convex portion of the plurality of convex portions is a first convex portion,
One of the plurality of protrusions is a second protrusion,
The game ball that has contacted the first convex portion may be in contact with the second convex portion,
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1,
The spherical passage is a passage provided with a third opening,
A game ball that has entered the ball passage from the first opening may exit from the second opening,
A game ball that has entered the ball passage from the first opening may exit the third opening.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 2,
The game ball that has exited from the third opening is configured not to be detected by the detection means.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 2 or 3,
The game ball that has entered the ball passage from the first opening is configured to exit from one of the second opening and the third opening.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to any one of claims 2 to 4,
A game ball that has exited from one of the second opening and the third opening is configured not to enter the other opening of the second opening and the third opening. ,
A game stand characterized by that. A game table according to any one of claims 2 to 5,
The third opening is downstream of the second opening;
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 6,
The inside of the ball passage is visible to the player through a surface provided forward in the front-rear direction of the first surface and the second surface.
A game stand characterized by that. A gaming table according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
The game ball that has entered the ball passage from the first opening is configured to come into contact with the first convex portion.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 8,
The game ball that has entered the ball passage from the first opening is configured to come into contact with the second convex portion.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 9, Comprising:
The ball passage is a first ball passage,
The first convex portion is configured to be upstream of the detection means,
A second ball passage is provided in the panel unit;
The second spherical passage is a spherical passage provided downstream of the detection means,
The third surface of the second spherical passage is configured to face the fourth surface of the second spherical passage,
The third surface is a surface provided with a convex portion projecting in the direction of the fourth surface (hereinafter referred to as “third convex portion”),
One of the third surface and the fourth surface is a surface provided forward in the front-rear direction,
The other surface of the third surface and the fourth surface is a surface provided at the rear in the front-rear direction,
The game ball that has entered the second ball passage is configured to decelerate when the game ball contacts the third convex portion,
A game stand characterized by that. The game table according to claim 10,
The second surface is a surface provided with a fourth protrusion protruding in the direction of the first surface,
One convex portion of the first convex portion and the fourth convex portion is configured to be downstream of the other convex portion of the first convex portion and the fourth convex portion. To be
A game stand characterized by that. The game table according to claim 10 or 11,
The fourth surface is a surface provided with a fifth convex portion protruding in the direction of the third surface,
One of the third convex portion and the fifth convex portion is configured to be downstream of the other convex portion,
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to any one of claims 10 to 12,
The third surface is a surface provided with a sixth convex portion protruding in the direction of the fourth surface,
The sixth convex portion is configured to be downstream of the third convex portion,
A game stand characterized by that.