JP2018050829A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of suppressing damage to a ball return regulation member.SOLUTION: A game machine 10 includes: a game board 11 including a game area YR1 to which game balls can flow down, on the front; a guide path 13 for guiding game balls shot from a shooting device 61 to the game area YR1; and a ball return regulation member 50 for regulating a backward flow of game balls to the guide path 13. The game machine 10 includes a first rail 12A and a second rail 12B surrounding the game area YR1, and the guide path 13 is formed between the rails. The ball return regulation member 50 is supported by the first rail 12A, is changed from a closing state for closing the guide path 13 so as to expand an interval to the second rail 12A, and is opened for opening the guide path 13. In the game area YR1, a third resin projection part 43 disposed opposite to the ball return regulation member 50 is provided, and an interval between the ball return regulation member 50 in an open state and the third resin projection part 43 is larger than one game ball.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a gaming area in which a gaming ball can flow down is formed on the front surface of a gaming board.

  In the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the return of the game ball to the guide path for guiding the game ball launched from the launching device to the game area is regulated by the ball return regulating member.

Japanese Patent No. 4485513 (FIG. 1)

  However, the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 has a problem that the ball return regulating member is easily damaged.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing damage to a ball return regulating member.

  The first invention includes a game board having a game area in which a game ball can flow down on a front surface, a guide path for guiding a game ball launched from a launching device to a ball introduction area defined in the game area, And a ball return restricting member for restricting the backflow of the game ball to the guide path, comprising an outer rail portion and an inner rail portion surrounding the game area, and the outer rail portion and the inner rail portion. The ball return restricting member is moved along the front surface of the game board, the support base fixed to the inner rail portion, and the support base rotatably supported by the support base. And opening / closing the guide path, and normally, an opening / closing member disposed at a closed position for closing the guide path, so as to widen the gap between the guide rail and the outer rail portion from the closed state. Change to the open state to open the guideway Thus, the game area is provided with an opposing resin protrusion disposed opposite to the ball return restricting member, and an interval between the open ball return restricting member and the opposing resin protrusion is one game ball. It is a gaming machine characterized by being larger than a minute.

  In the first aspect of the invention, since the opposing resin protrusion is provided so as to face the ball return restriction member, the game ball is less likely to collide with the ball return restriction member, and damage to the ball return restriction member is suppressed. Further, since the distance between the open ball return restricting member and the opposing resin protrusion is larger than one game ball, when the game ball collides with the ball return restricting member, the game ball faces the ball return restricting member. It is possible to flow down between the resin protrusions.

  In the present invention, since the opposing resin protrusion disposed opposite to the ball return regulating member is provided, the game ball is less likely to collide with the ball return regulating member, and damage to the ball return regulating member is suppressed.

Front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention Front view of game board Perspective view of gaming machine with front frame open Front view of return ball collection duct Perspective view of launching mechanism unit Perspective view of the resin protrusion in the game area viewed from below Perspective view of the resin protrusion in the game area viewed from the left side (A) perspective view of ball return regulating member, (B) exploded perspective view Partially broken front view of the upper left of the game area FIG. 9 is an enlarged view around the first resin protrusion. FIG. 9 is an enlarged view around the second resin protrusion. Enlarged view around the third resin protrusion in FIG. (A) Partially broken front view around a ball return regulating member in a closed state, (B) Partially broken front view around a ball return regulating member in an open state Side sectional view of resin body and display decorative frame Perspective view of ball return regulating member and metal cover (A) Perspective view of the periphery of the second fraud prevention member in the metal cover, (B) Perspective view of the metal cover as viewed from the rear cover side. Illustration for explaining thread hanging goto Schematic of the state where the yarn is captured by the first fraud prevention member Schematic of the state where the yarn is captured by the second tamper-proof member Partially broken front view around resin protrusion according to another embodiment

  Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment covers the gaming board 11 shown in FIG. 2 with a front frame 10Z, and the gaming board 11 passes through a glass window 10W formed in the front frame 10Z. The entire game area YR1 (see FIG. 2) formed on the front of the player can be visually recognized.

  An upper plate 26 and a lower plate 27 are provided in two upper and lower stages below the glass window 10W in the front frame 10Z, and a firing handle 28 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 27. When the firing handle 28 is turned, game balls stored in the upper plate 26 are ejected one by one toward the game area YR1 by the launching device 61 described later.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the gaming machine 10 includes a front frame 10 </ b> Z that can be opened and closed on the front surface of the gaming machine main body 10 </ b> H that holds the gaming board 11. A launching mechanism unit 60 is provided at the lower right corner of the front surface of the gaming machine main body 10H, and a game ball launched from the launching device 61 of the launching mechanism unit 60 is placed on the front surface of the game board 11 in the gaming area YR1. A guide path 13 for guiding to the upper left is formed. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a return ball collection duct 68 is provided on the left side of the firing mechanism unit 60. The return ball collection duct 68 is arranged between the launch rail 61R provided in the launch mechanism unit 60 and the guide path 13, and since the launch force is weak, the return ball collection duct 68 does not reach the game area YR1, and returns to the guide path 13 Alternatively, the game balls that have not reached the guide path 13 are collected and discharged to the lower tray 28.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the firing mechanism unit 60 is mainly composed of a launching device 61 and a ball supply device 62. Specifically, the launch mechanism unit 60 is configured by assembling components such as a ball supply device 62, a launch rail 61R, a striking rod 63, a launch motor 64, and the like on a base plate 61A of the launch device 61. The ball supply device 62 supplies the game balls stored in the upper plate 27 one by one on the firing rail 61R. The firing rail 61R extends obliquely downward to the right from the position near the upper left end of the base plate 61A, and the game ball supplied onto the firing rail 61R is received by the ball receiving member 65. The firing motor 64 is driven by a turning operation of the firing handle 28. The striking rod 63 rotates upon receiving the driving force of the firing motor 64. When the hitting bar 63 rotates and is arranged at the hitting position, the barb tip 63S of the hitting bar 63 plays the game ball received by the ball receiving member 65. As a result, the game ball is launched obliquely upward along the launch rail 61R.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a guide rail 12 that surrounds the game area YR <b> 1 protrudes from the front surface of the game board 11. The guide rail 12 is formed by a first rail 12A and a second rail 12B that are curved in an arc shape, and a buffer member 12C. The first rail 12A is arranged along a portion of the peripheral portion of the game area YR1 excluding the upper substantially 1/4 circumference. A portion of the second rail 12B (the upper portion of the second race 12B) extends along the upper quarter of the periphery of the gaming area YR1, and the remaining portion (of the second rail 12B). The left side part) is arranged to face the left side part of the first rail 12A from the outside. One end of the second rail 12B is arranged on the left side with respect to the lowermost part of the first rail 12A, and the other end of the second rail 12B is a game ball 1 with respect to the right end 12AR of the first rail 12A. It is arranged at a position offset upward by 2 pieces. And the above-mentioned guide path 13 is formed between the left side part of the 1st rail 12A, and the 2nd rail 12B. The buffer member 12C is attached to the right end 12AR of the first rail 12A and closes the space between the first rail 12A and the second rail 12B.

  In addition, a gap for one or two game balls is provided between the left end portion 12AL of the first rail 12A and the intermediate portion of the second rail 12B. An exit 12K for allowing a game ball to enter the exit of the path 13, that is, the game area YR1, is formed. Then, an arcuate guide portion 12E that can guide the game ball that has entered the game area YR1 from the entrance 12K to the upper right is formed by the portion of the second rail 12B that is disposed above the entrance 12K. Yes.

  As shown in FIGS. 6, 7, and 8, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a ball that restricts the game ball that has entered the game area YR <b> 1 from returning to the guide path 13 on the first rail 12 </ b> A. A return regulating member 50 is attached. Hereinafter, the ball return regulating member 50 will be described in detail.

  As shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the ball return regulating member 50 is supported by the support base 51 attached to the left end portion 12AL of the first rail 12A and rotatably supported by the support base 51. And an opening / closing member 53 that opens and closes the entrance 12K. The ball return regulating member 50 is in a closed state when the opening / closing member 53 is disposed at a closed position that closes the entrance 12K, and is in an opened state when the opening / closing member 53 is disposed at an open position that opens the entrance 12K.

  The opening / closing member 53 includes a launch ball contact surface 54A on which a game ball that has passed through the guide path 13 contacts, and a return ball contact surface (not shown) on which a game ball from the game area YR1 toward the guide path 13 contacts. Are formed on the opposite side of the movable piece 54 across the rotation shaft portion 55, and the rotation shaft portion 55. Rotate around the center. Then, the opening / closing member 53 rotates from the closed position where the movable piece 54 closes the entrance 12K (see FIG. 13A) so as to widen the distance between the movable piece 54 and the second rail 12B. It arrange | positions in the open position (refer FIG.13 (B)) which opens the opening 12K. The weight portion 56 is for biasing the opening / closing member 53 to the closed position. Specifically, a mounting hole 56A in which the core member 57 is mounted is formed in the weight portion 56 in parallel with the rotation shaft portion 55, and the core member 57 is mounted in the mounting hole 56A. The center of gravity of the opening / closing member 53 is biased toward the weight portion 56 side. The movable piece 54 is disposed substantially vertically when the opening / closing member 53 is disposed at the closed position, and is directed obliquely upward to the right from the rotation shaft portion 55 when the opening / closing member 53 is disposed at the open position. Arranged to extend.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, the support base 51 is provided with an accommodation recess 51 </ b> A that can accommodate the rotation shaft portion 55 and the weight portion 56 of the opening / closing member 53. On both sides of the housing recess 51A, when the support base is attached to the first rail 12A, a rear wall 52A disposed opposite to the game board 11, and a front wall 52B disposed opposite to the game board 11, In the rear wall 52A, a pin insertion hole 58A is formed through which the rotation pin 58 penetrating the rotation shaft portion 55 of the opening / closing member 53 can be inserted from the outside.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a display opening 11H is formed through the center of the game area YR1 in the game board 11, and the display device 30 faces the display opening 11H from the back side of the game board 11. Yes. The display device 30 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal module, and has a display screen 30G on the front surface for performing effects related to games.

  A display decoration frame 23 is attached to the front center of the game board 11 so as to surround the display screen 30G. The display decoration frame 23 is fitted into the display opening 11 </ b> H from the front side of the game board 11 and projects forward from the front side of the game board 11. Thereby, the game balls flowing down the game area YR1 do not get over the display decoration frame 23 and enter the display decoration frame 23.

  In detail, the display opening 11H is arranged close to the upper side in the lateral intermediate portion of the game area YR1, and game balls are respectively placed on the left side, the right side, and the lower side of the display decoration frame 23 in the game area YR1. A left-flow area YR2, a right-flow area YR3, and a lower-flow area YR4 that can flow down are formed. Further, an upper arc wall 25 extending in an arc shape along the upper portion (specifically, the second rail 12B) of the guide rail 12 is provided at the upper end portion of the display decoration frame 23, and this upper arc wall An upper communication channel 25R through which game balls can pass one by one is formed between 25 and the guide rail 12. The display decoration frame 23 fills the display opening 11H and the right side portion of the guide rail 12 (specifically, the right end portion 12AR of the first rail 12A) without any gaps, and the upper connecting flow path 25R and the right side flow down. The right communication channel 24R that communicates with the region YR3 is provided with a right communication channel component 24 formed inside.

  A windmill 19 is provided at the lower end of the left flow area YR2. The windmill 19 changes the course of the game ball that has flowed down the left flow area YR2 to the center, and guides it to the lower flow area YR4.

  A first start winning opening 14A is provided at the lateral center of the lower flow area YR4. Further, a plurality of general winning ports 20 are provided along the guide rail 12 (specifically, the first rail 12A) at a portion on the left side of the first start winning port 14A in the lower flow area YR4.

  A large winning opening 15 is provided in a portion on the right side of the first start winning opening 14A in the lower flow area YR4. In addition, in the right flow area YR3, a start gate 18 and a second start winning opening 14B are provided side by side. Specifically, the start gate 18 and the second start winning opening 14 </ b> B are located above the big winning opening 15. A side winning opening 21 is provided in a portion of the lower flow area YR4 that is located obliquely above and to the right of the big winning opening 15.

  A game ball enters one of the general winning port 20, the side winning port 21, the first starting winning port 14A, the second starting winning port 14B, and the big winning port 15, and the ball is not shown. When detected by the ball detection sensor, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the upper plate 26. The lower end of the game area YR1 is provided with an out port 16 for discharging the game ball to the outside of the game area YR1. It is collected from the mouth 16 by a ball collecting device (not shown). Furthermore, a large number of obstacle nails 17 for randomly changing the flow direction of the game ball are planted in the game area YR1.

  Next, the details of each winning opening 14A, 14B, 15, 20, 21 and the start gate 18 will be described. The general winning opening 20 and the side winning opening 21 have a so-called pocket structure, and are opened upward in such a size that game balls can enter one by one.

  The start gate 18 has a portal structure through which game balls can pass. When the game ball passes through the start gate 18, a normal symbol success / failure determination is performed. Here, in the gaming machine 10, the probability that the normal symbol success / failure determination is won in the normal gaming state is set low, and the normal symbol success / failure determination is performed when a predetermined condition is satisfied after a “big hit game” described later. A “short-time game” is executed with a high probability of winning. Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, in the normal gaming state, a so-called “left-handed” is performed in which a game ball is launched so as to flow down the left-side down area YR 2, and during the “short-time game”, the right-side down area YR 3 flows down. The player is configured to be able to provide two types of hitting methods to the player, such as hitting a game ball in such a manner as to perform so-called “right hit”. “Time-short game” means that the number of winnings at the first and second starting winning openings 14A, 14B reaches a specified upper limit number (for example, 100 times) after the “big hit game” ends, or It ends when it is a big hit during "Time Short Game".

  The first start winning opening 14A, like the general winning opening 20 and the side winning opening 21, has a pocket structure and is open upward with a size that allows one game ball to enter. The second start winning opening 14B opens to the right side with a size that allows game balls to enter one by one, and is opened and closed by the movable member 14C. The movable member 14C is normally arranged substantially vertically and closes the second start winning opening 14B, and rotates in the left-right direction centering on the lower end when the above-described normal symbol determination is successful. When the movable member 14C rotates and tilts downward to the left, the game ball can enter (win) the second start winning opening 14B. When a game ball enters (wins) the first and second start winning ports 14A and 14B, a special symbol determination is made. Then, when the special symbol win / fail determination is a win, the normal game state is shifted to the big hit game state, and the big hit game is executed.

  The special winning opening 15 has a horizontally long rectangular shape, and is closed by the movable door 15T in the normal gaming state. When the game state becomes the big hit game state and the big hit game is executed, the movable door 15T is tilted forward for a predetermined period. Then, the grand prize opening 15 is opened forward, and a large number of game balls can be awarded to the big prize opening 15 with the movable door 15T as a guide.

  As shown in FIG. 9, a flow-down guide wall 32 is provided at the upper left part of the display decoration frame 23. The flow-down guide wall 32 can receive and guide the game ball flowing down from the arcuate guide portion 12E side of the guide rail 12 and guiding it downward. Yes. The flow guide wall 32 includes a vertical wall 33 extending downward from the left end portion of the upper arc wall 25, a horizontal wall 34 extending leftward from the lower end of the vertical wall 33, and a guide inclined wall 35 extending downward from the left end portion of the horizontal wall 34. The whole is a crank shape. Specifically, the vertical wall 33, the horizontal wall 34, and the guiding inclined wall 35 are all inclined downward to the left. It is larger than the descending slope. Note that the descending slope of the guide inclined wall 35 is smaller than the descending slope of the vertical wall 33.

  A sphere introduction area YR5 is formed in a portion of the game area YR1 sandwiched between the flow guide wall 32 and the arcuate guide portion 12E, and the sphere introduction area YR5 is provided separately from the display decoration frame 23. The resin body 40 is fixed. The resin body 40 includes a base plate 40A laid on the front surface of the game board 11 and a resin protrusion 40T protruding forward from the base plate 40A. Then, a nail-free region YR6 in which a game ball can flow down without having the obstacle nail 17 is formed in a portion of the ball introduction region YR5 excluding the resin protrusion 40T. The resin body 40 is fixed to the game board 11 by screwing the base plate 40A with bolts 40B. The resin body 40 is made of a transparent resin so that the rear side of the base plate 40A can be seen through.

  The display decoration frame 23 is provided with a projecting piece 36 that projects outward from the flow guide wall 32 and is overlapped with the front surface of the game board 11, and a portion of the base plate 40 </ b> A facing the flow guide wall 32 side includes: A boundary edge portion 40F (see FIGS. 10 to 12) having a shape corresponding to the overhanging piece 36 is provided. The boundary edge portion 40F is disposed along the overhanging piece 36. Thereby, it is suppressed that a game ball enters between the overhanging piece 36 and the base plate 40A. Specifically, both the overhanging piece 36 and the boundary edge portion 40F are formed in a crank shape corresponding to the flow-down guide wall 32.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the portion of the overhanging piece 36 that faces the boundary edge 40F is formed in a tapered shape that becomes thinner as it approaches the boundary edge 40F, and is inclined rearward as it approaches the boundary edge 40A. An inclined surface 36K is provided on the front surface. Therefore, after the display decoration frame 23 is attached to the display opening 11H of the game board 11, the base plate 40A can be arranged next to the overhanging piece 36 with the tapered portion of the overhanging piece 36 as a guide. . Further, a portion of the boundary edge portion 40F of the base plate 40A that faces the protruding piece 36 is formed in a precipice shape, and has a precious wall surface 40S that is orthogonal to the front surface of the game board 11 at the end face. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the dent formed between the projecting piece 36 and the base plate 40A, and the game ball can flow smoothly.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the upper edge portion of the base plate 40A is arranged in an arc shape along the extension line of the first rail 12A. And between the base board 40A and the 2nd rail 12B, the ball passage way which a game ball can pass along the 2nd rail 12B is formed. Thereby, it is suppressed that the game ball that has entered the game area YR1 from the entrance 12K contacts the base plate 40A and the momentum of the game ball is reduced.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the upper edge portion of the base plate 40A is thinner as it approaches the second rail 12B, and has an inclined surface 40K that inclines toward the rear side as it approaches the second rail 12B. Yes. Thereby, in this embodiment, the game ball moving along the arcuate guide portion 12E is caused to smoothly flow down to the nail-free region YR6 in front of the base plate 40A with the upper edge portion of the base plate 40A as a guide. Can do.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine 10 includes a first resin protrusion 41, a second resin protrusion 42, and a third resin protrusion 43 as the resin protrusion 40T. The 1st resin protrusion 41, the 2nd resin protrusion 42, and the 3rd resin protrusion 43 are arrange | positioned in order from the side near the vertical wall 33 along the circular-arc guide part 12E, ie, the right side.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the first resin protrusion 41 faces the upper end of the vertical wall 33 from the left side, that is, from the entrance 12 </ b> K side, and one game ball passes between the vertical wall 33. A possible first flow path R1 is formed. The first resin protrusion 41 has a substantially square shape when viewed from the front, and has a ceiling surface 41U extending along the arcuate guide portion 12E and a substantially horizontal bottom surface 41S.

  The right side surface of the first resin protrusion 41 is composed of an upper right-side channel forming surface 41RA and a lower right-side channel forming surface 41RB. The upper right flow path forming surface 41RA extends substantially vertically and narrows the lateral width of the first flow path R1 as it goes downward. Thereby, it becomes possible to reduce the momentum of the game ball flowing down the first flow path R1. Further, the lower right flow path forming surface 41RB is inclined so as to be separated from the vertical wall 33 toward the lower side from the lower end of the upper right flow path forming surface 41RA, and the lateral width of the first flow path R1 is increased as it goes downward. . As a result, the game ball that has flowed down the first flow path R1 can be quickly flowed downward.

  The left side surface of the first resin protrusion 41 is configured by a leftward flow path forming surface 41L extending substantially vertically.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the second resin protrusion 42 is disposed obliquely downward and to the left with respect to the first resin protrusion 41, and a game ball can pass between the first resin protrusion 41 and the second resin protrusion 41. One inter-protrusion channel TR1 is formed. Here, the right side surface of the second resin protrusion 42 is configured by a rightward flow path forming surface 42R that is inclined downward to the right. Further, as described above, the leftward flow path forming surface 41L of the first resin protrusion 41 is substantially vertical. As a result, the first inter-projection flow path TR1 is configured to become narrower as it goes downward. This makes it possible to reduce the momentum of the game balls flowing down the first inter-projection flow path TR1, and the game balls flowing down from the first inter-protrusion flow path TR1 along the second flow path R2 described later. This makes it easier to flow down.

  The second resin protrusion 42 is disposed above the horizontal wall 34, and forms a second flow path R <b> 2 through which a game ball can pass with the horizontal wall 34. The second resin protrusion 42 has a substantially triangular shape pointed upward, and has a bottom surface 42 </ b> S substantially parallel to the lateral wall 34. Thereby, it becomes easy to move the game ball passing through the second flow path R2 along the lateral wall 34, and it is easy to cause the game ball to collide with the third resin protrusion 43 and flow down to the third flow path R3 described later. . Note that the distance between the bottom surface 42S of the second resin protrusion 42 and the lateral wall 34, that is, the channel width (vertical direction interval) of the second channel R2 is equal to or more than two game balls and less than three. ing.

  The left side surface of the second resin protrusion 42 is configured by a leftward flow path forming surface 42L extending substantially vertically.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the third resin protrusion 43 is disposed obliquely downward and to the left with respect to the second resin protrusion 42, and a game ball can pass between the second resin protrusion 42 and the second resin protrusion 42. A channel TR2 between the two protrusions is formed. Specifically, the right side surface of the third resin protrusion 43 is provided with an upper right direction flow passage forming surface 43RA inclined downward to the right, and the upper right direction flow passage formation surface 43RA of the third resin protrusion 43 and the second resin are provided. A second inter-projection flow path TR2 is formed between the protrusion 42 and the leftward flow path forming surface 42L.

  Here, as described above, since the leftward flow path forming surface 42L of the second resin protrusion 42 is substantially vertical, the second inter-projection flow path TR2 is configured to become narrower as it goes downward. . Thereby, it becomes possible to reduce the momentum of the game ball flowing down the second inter-projection flow path TR2, and the game ball flowing down from the second inter-protrusion flow path TR2 is moved along the second flow path R2. It becomes easy to make it flow down or to flow down along 3rd flow path R3 mentioned later.

  The third resin protrusion 43 is disposed on an extension line of the lateral wall 34 and forms a third flow path R3 between the guide inclined wall 35 and the third resin protrusion 43. Specifically, the right side surface of the third resin projection 43 is provided with a lower right channel formation surface 43RB extending along the guide inclined wall 35 from the lower end of the upper right channel formation surface 43RA. A third flow path R3 is formed between the lower right-facing flow path forming surface 43RB of the portion 43 and the guiding inclined wall 35. Note that the lower rightward flow path forming surface 43RB is substantially parallel to the guiding inclined wall 35.

  As described above, the third resin protrusion 43 is arranged on an extension line of the horizontal wall 34 and is configured to collide with a game ball flowing down along the horizontal wall 34 and to change the flow direction of the game ball. As a result, the momentum of the game ball flowing down along the lateral wall 34 is suppressed, and the game ball is prevented from moving to the outer edge portion of the game area YR1 and colliding with the guide rail 12, or the game nail. By suppressing direct contact with the obstacle nail 17, breakage of the nail of the game nail is suppressed, and a smooth flow of the game ball is achieved. In addition, the lower right-facing flow path forming surface 43RB of the third resin protrusion 43, which is disposed on the extended line on the horizontal wall 34, extends along the guide inclined wall 35, so that the game balls flowing down along the horizontal wall 34 are removed. It becomes possible to make it flow down along the guide inclined wall 35 by colliding with the lower rightward flow path forming surface 43B.

  Here, the interval between the third resin protrusion 43 (the lower right-facing flow path forming surface 43RB) and the guide inclined wall 35, that is, the width of the third flow path R3 is larger than one game ball, and 1 Less than 5 pieces. Thereby, fluttering of the game ball passing through the third flow path R3 is suppressed, and the game ball can flow smoothly.

  12, the third resin protrusion 43 is disposed on the right side of the left end 12AL of the first rail 12A, and faces the ball return regulating member 50 from the right side. The interval between the third resin protrusion 43 and the ball return restriction member 50 is larger than that of one game ball, and the third resin protrusion 43 has a fourth flow between the ball return restriction member 50 and the third flow. A path R4 is formed. Specifically, the left side surface of the third resin protrusion 43 has an upper left-facing flow path forming surface 43LA inclined downwardly to the left, and a support base 51 of the ball return regulating member 50 extending downward from the upper left-hand flow path forming surface 43LA. And a lower left-facing flow path forming surface 43LB that surrounds in a circular arc shape. An upstream portion of the fourth flow path R4 is formed between the upper left flow path forming surface 43LA and the opening / closing member 53 of the ball return restriction member 50, and the lower left flow path formation surface 43LB and the ball return restriction member 50 are formed. A downstream portion of the fourth flow path R4 is formed between the support base 51 and the fourth flow path R4.

  Here, the lower left flow path forming surface 43LB is formed in an arc shape surrounding the support base 51 of the ball return regulating member 50 from the outside, and the downstream portion of the fourth flow path R4 is outside the support base 51. It extends in an arc shape to trace the left side. As a result, the game ball is prevented from colliding with the support base 51 that supports the opening / closing member 53 in a rotatable manner, and the opening / closing member 53 is smoothly rotated. Further, the distance between the lower left-facing flow path forming surface 43LB and the support base 51 (that is, the flow width of the downstream portion of the fourth flow path R4) is larger than one game ball and equal to or less than 1.5. It has become. Thereby, it is possible to smoothly flow down the game ball passing between the support base 51 and the third resin protrusion 43.

  Further, as described above, the opening / closing member 53 is between the closed position (see FIG. 13A) for closing the entrance 12K and the open position (see FIG. 13B) for opening the entrance 12K. Rotate along the front of Accordingly, the channel width of the upstream side portion of the fourth channel R4 varies depending on the arrangement of the opening / closing member 53. Specifically, the channel width of the upstream portion of the fourth channel R4 is narrower when the opening / closing member 53 is disposed at the open position than when the opening / closing member 53 is disposed at the closed position. .

  The distance between the movable piece 54 and the upper left flow path forming surface 43LA when the opening / closing member 53 is disposed at the open position (that is, when the ball return regulating member 50 is in a state where the entrance 12K is fully opened). Is larger than one game ball and equal to or less than 1.5. Thereby, it becomes possible to suppress flapping of the game ball passing through the upstream portion of the fourth flow path R4. Further, since the upper left flow path forming surface 43LA is disposed substantially parallel to the movable piece 54 when the open / close member 53 is disposed at the open position, the open / close member 53 is disposed at the open position and the fourth flow path R4. Even if the flow path width of the game is narrowed, it is possible to prevent the game balls from repelling between the opening / closing member 53 and the third resin protrusion 43 and to allow the game balls to flow smoothly to the fourth flow path R4. It becomes.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13A, when the opening / closing member 53 is disposed at the closed position, the upstream portion of the fourth flow path R4 (ie, the movable piece 54 and the upper left flow path forming surface 43LA) The channel width of the sandwiched portion becomes narrower toward the downstream side. Thereby, the momentum of the game ball flowing down the fourth flow path R4 can be reduced, and the game ball can flow down smoothly.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 and 12, a plurality of obstacle nails 17 are provided in a portion of the game area YR1 located below the third resin protrusion 43. The plurality of obstacle nails 17 are arranged on an extension line of the lower rightward flow path forming surface 43RB of the third resin protrusion 43, and have a space through which a game ball can pass between the guide inclined wall 35 and the guide nail 17. A passage-allowing nail 17A is included. Thereby, when the game ball flows down the third flow path R3 between the guiding inclined wall 35 and the lower right-hand flow path forming surface 43RB, the obstacle nail 17 is prevented from obstructing the flow of the game ball. . Note that the ball passage allowing nail 17A may be arranged farther from the guide inclined wall 35 than the extension line of the lower rightward flow path forming surface 43RB.

  A gap larger than one game ball and smaller than two is formed between the third resin protrusion 43 and the ball passage allowing nail 17A. The game ball that has flowed down the fourth flow path R4 between the ball return regulating member 50 and the third resin protrusion 43 can be moved toward the guiding inclined wall 35.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 to 13, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the ball return suppressing portion 45 that suppresses the resin protrusion 40T from once returning to the guide path 13 for the game ball that has once entered the game area YR1. Is provided. The ball return suppression portion 45 is provided on the second resin protrusion 42 and the third resin protrusion 43, but may be provided on any one of the second resin protrusion 42 and the third resin protrusion 43. That's fine. In any case, the ball return suppressing portion 45 is provided on the resin protrusion 40T disposed on the side closer to the guide path 13 among the plurality of resin protrusions 40T.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the ball return suppressing portion 45 provided on the second resin protrusion 42 is configured by an upper end protrusion 42T protruding from the upper end portion of the rightward flow path forming surface 42R. The upper end protrusion 42T protrudes toward a region through which the game ball moving along the arcuate guide portion 12E can pass in the ball introduction region YR5.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the ball return suppressing portion 45 provided in the third resin protrusion 43 is configured by an upper end protrusion 43T protruding from the upper end portion of the upper right flow path forming surface 43RA. Similarly to the upper end protrusion 42T, the upper end protrusion 43T protrudes toward an area through which the game ball moving along the arcuate guide portion 12E can pass in the ball introduction area YR5.

  Thus, in the gaming machine 10, the ball return suppressing portion 45 is formed in a protruding shape toward a region through which the game ball moving along the arcuate guide portion 12 </ b> E can pass in the ball introduction region YR <b> 5. The ball return suppression unit 45 can collide with the game ball heading toward the guide path 13 and suppress the return of the game ball. In the gaming machine 10, since the ball return suppressing portion 45 is provided on the second resin protrusion 42, it is possible to suppress the return of the game ball rebounded to the guide path 13 side by the first resin protrusion 41. it can. Moreover, as described above, the distance between the leftward flow path forming surface 41L of the first resin protrusion 41 and the rightward flow path formation surface 42R of the second resin protrusion 42, that is, the first inter-protrusion flow path TR1. Therefore, the momentum of the game ball flowing down the first inter-protrusion channel TR1 can be reduced, and the game ball can be prevented from moving toward the guide path 13 side.

  In the gaming machine 10, since the ball return suppressing portion 45 is provided in the third resin protrusion 43, it is possible to suppress the reversal of the game ball rebounded to the guide path 13 side by the second resin protrusion 42. it can. In addition, as described above, the distance between the leftward flow passage forming surface 42L of the second resin protrusion 42 and the upper rightward flow passage formation surface 43RA of the third resin protrusion 43, that is, the flow path between the second protrusions. Since the flow path width of TR2 becomes narrower as it goes downward, the momentum of the game ball flowing down the flow path TR2 between the second protrusions can be reduced, and the game ball can be prevented from moving toward the guide path 13 side. .

  Further, in the gaming machine 10, the ball return suppressing portion 45 is inclined downward to the right, that is, an inclined surface that is inclined so as to be lowered as it is away from the guide path 13 (the right-facing flow path forming surface 42 </ b> R of the second resin protrusion 42). Since it protrudes from the upper end portion of the upper right flow path forming surface 43RA) of the third resin protrusion 43, the ball return restraining portion 45 is not received by the inclined surface and is directed to the guide ball 13 side. It becomes possible to suppress the return of the game ball by colliding. In addition, since the game ball received by the inclined surface can be moved to the side away from the guide path 13, it is possible to further suppress the return of the game ball.

  Further, the ball return suppressing portion 45 protrudes from the upper end portion of the rightward flow passage forming surface 42R that forms the first inter-projection flow passage TR1 and the upper rightward flow passage formation surface 43RA that forms the second inter-protrusion flow passage TR2. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game balls from reversing while securing a flow path width in which the game balls can flow smoothly in the flow paths TR1 and TR2 between the protrusions. In the configuration in which the ball return suppressing portion 45 does not protrude from the flow path forming surfaces 42R and 43RA, a sufficient flow path width can be secured in each of the flow paths TR1 and TR2 between the protrusions. Is likely to occur.

  By the way, in the gaming machine 10, for example, as shown in FIG. 17, two game balls are connected by a thread S, and one game ball is left at the player's hand (that is, the upper plate 26 and the lower plate 27. In other words, there is a case where a so-called fraudulent act of hitting the other game ball into the game area YR1 is performed. In the thread hanging goto, when one game ball is operated, the other game ball is guided to the winning holes 14A, 14B, 20, and 21 in the game area YR1, and the right to determine whether or not the special symbol is right or the prize ball is illegally obtained. To be acquired.

  In order to prevent such a thread hanging goto, in a conventional gaming machine, for example, a tampering prevention member (not shown) is attached to the launch mechanism unit 60 (see, for example, Japanese Patent No. 5285728). This fraud prevention member has a V-shaped cutting blade, and when a game ball is launched obliquely upward from the launching device 61 toward the game area YR1, the thread S attached to the game ball is applied to the cutting blade. Capture or cut. However, with the anti-fraud member, the thread S that is pulled obliquely upward by the game ball launched from the launching device 61 is cut on the premise that the launching force of the game ball is strong enough to reach the game area YR1. A cutting blade is disposed on the surface. For this reason, for example, since the firing force is weak, the thread S attached to the game ball collected in the ball collection duct 68 cannot be captured or cut. As a result, one of the two game balls connected by the thread S is weakened and the one game ball is deliberately discharged to the lower plate 28, and then the other game ball is moved to the game area. Another thread hanging goto that was driven into YR1 was sometimes performed. In this other thread hanging goto, since one game ball is in the lower plate 28 when the other game ball is fired, the thread S is pulled downward, thus avoiding catching and cutting by the cutting blade.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a tamper-proof member that captures or cuts the thread S is attached to the first rail 12A in order to prevent another thread hanging goto described above (see FIGS. 6 and 7). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, a metal cover 70 made of, for example, a stainless steel metal plate is attached to the support base 51 of the ball return regulating member 50. Two types of fraud prevention members, that is, one fraud prevention member 81 and a second fraud prevention member 82 are provided. The metal cover 70 includes a main cover portion 71 that covers a portion of the support base 51 that faces the guide path 13, a rear cover portion 72 </ b> A that covers a rear surface of the rear wall 52 </ b> A of the support base 51, and a front wall 52 </ b> B of the support base 51. A front cover portion 72B that covers the front surface, the first tamper-proof member 81 is formed on the main cover portion 71, and the second tamper-proof member 82 is formed on the front cover portion 72B.

  First, the first fraud prevention member 81 will be described. As shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the main cover portion 71 is formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and has a notch 73 extending upward from the lower end at a substantially center in the front-rear direction of the main cover portion 71, and a notch 73. It has the front blade part 74 and the rear blade part 75 divided | segmented back and forth as a boundary. The front blade portion 74 is bent toward the guide path 13 so that the tips of the front blade portion 74 and the rear blade portion 75 are separated from each other, so that the space between the front blade portion 74 and the rear blade portion 75 is reduced. A first fraud prevention member 81 having a V-shaped cutting portion 76 is formed. In addition, an inclined guide portion 77 that is inclined toward the cutting portion 76 toward the upper side is provided at the lower end edge of each of the front blade portion 74 and the rear blade portion 75.

  As described above, the first tamper-proof member 81 is cut by bending the front blade portion 74 so as to enter the guide path 13 as shown in FIGS. The portion 76 is formed in a V shape when viewed from the front side. Thereby, in the 1st fraud prevention member 81, the thread | yarn attached to the game ball becomes easy to insert in the V-shaped cutting part 76. FIG. Moreover, in the 1st fraud prevention member 81, since the inclination guide part 77 formed in each of the front blade part 74 and the rear blade part 75 is connected to the cutting | disconnection part 76, it is made to play ball by the inclination guide part 77. The attached yarn can be guided into the cutting portion 76.

  Next, the second fraud prevention member 82 will be described. As shown in FIG. 15 and FIG. 16 (A), the metal cover 70 is a through-hole formed in a corner portion composed of the main cover portion 71 and the front cover portion 72B across the cover portions 71 and 72B. It has a hole 70A. As a result, notches 71K and 72BK are formed in the main cover 71 and the front wall 72. The front cover portion 72B is formed with a pair of cuts 83, 83 extending from the notch portion 72BK to the opposite side of the main cover portion 71 (that is, the side away from the guide path 13). The inner blade 84 sandwiched between the pair of cuts 83, 83 is bent forward with respect to the outer blade 85 disposed on the outside of the pair of cuts 83, 83. A second fraud prevention member 82 having a V-shaped cutting portion 86 is formed between the blade portion 84 and the outer blade portion 85.

  As described above, in the second fraud prevention member 82, the inner blade portion 84 is bent forward, so that the cutting portion 86 is formed in a V shape when viewed from the direction along the guide path 13. Thereby, in the 2nd fraud prevention member 82, when the thread | yarn S attached to the game ball rides on the front side of the 1st rail 12A, the thread | yarn S is easy to be inserted in the V-shaped cutting part 86. It has become.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when another above-described thread hanging goto is performed, the thread S is pulled downward by one game ball on the lower plate 28, while the other game ball is in the game area YR1. It is driven in. When the other game ball flows down in the game area YR1, the thread S is guided to the cutting part 76 of the first fraud prevention member 81 or the cutting part 86 of the second fraud prevention member 82 to be captured or cut. . 18 shows a state in which the yarn S is captured by the first fraud prevention member 81, and FIG. 19 shows a state in which the yarn S is captured by the second fraud prevention member 82. Yes. Thereby, it becomes possible to prevent another thread hanging goto.

  Note that the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment may be configured to include only the second fraud prevention member 82. In this case, the main cover portion 71 may be provided with a guide portion that guides the yarn toward the cutting portion 86 of the second fraud prevention member 82 instead of the first fraud prevention member 81. In addition, this guidance | induction part is provided with the inclined surface which inclines to the front side as it goes to the downstream (namely, the side which approaches the entrance 12K) of the guide path 13 in the surface which faces the guide path 13 side of the main cover part 71, for example. Is formed.

  According to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment described above, the following effects can be achieved.

  In the gaming machine 10, a game ball launched from the launching device 61 is driven through the guide path 13 into the game area YR 1. Here, when the game ball collides with a member (for example, the first resin protrusion 41 or the second resin protrusion 42) disposed in the game area YR1, it is bounced back to the guide path 13. It is possible to go back. However, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the game balls in the game area YR1 enter the guide path 13 at the resin protrusion 40T (specifically, the second resin protrusion 42 and the third resin protrusion 43). Since the ball return suppression unit 45 that suppresses the return is provided, the return of the game ball is suppressed.

  In the gaming machine 10, the resin protrusion 40 </ b> T may be replaced for the purpose of maintenance of the resin protrusion 40 </ b> T, the number of resin protrusions 40 </ b> T, a change in arrangement, or the like. Here, in the configuration in which the resin protrusion 40T protrudes from the flange portion (the protruding piece 36) that protrudes outward from the display decoration frame 23 and overlaps the front surface of the game board 11, it is necessary to replace the display decoration frame 23 together. Yes, it may be time-consuming to replace the resin protrusion 40T. However, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, since the resin body 40 having the resin protrusion 40T is provided separately from the display decoration frame 23, the resin protrusion 40T can be easily replaced. Become.

  In the gaming machine 10, the third resin protrusion 43 arranged on the extension line of the horizontal wall 34 of the display decoration frame 23 collides with the game ball flowing down along the horizontal wall 34 and changes the flow direction of the game ball. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the momentum of the game ball from flowing down, and to prevent the game ball from moving to the outer edge of the game area YR1 and colliding with the guide rail 12, or By suppressing the direct contact with 17), the nail breakage of the game nail can be suppressed, and the game ball can flow smoothly downward.

  Further, in the gaming machine 10, the third resin protrusion 43 is disposed to face the ball return regulating member 50, so that the game ball is less likely to collide with the ball return regulating member 50, and damage to the ball return regulating member 50 is suppressed. . Further, the distance between the open ball return regulating member 50 (specifically, the movable piece 54 of the opening / closing member 53 disposed at the closed position) and the third resin protrusion 43 is larger than that of one game ball. Therefore, when the game ball collides with the ball return regulating member 50, the game ball can flow down between the ball return regulating member 50 and the third resin protrusion 43.

[Other Embodiments]
(1) In the above embodiment, the first resin protrusion 41 may not be provided.

  (2) In the said embodiment, it is good also as a structure provided only with either one of the 2nd resin protrusion 42 and the 3rd resin protrusion 43. FIG. In this case, the structure provided with the 1st resin protrusion 41 may be sufficient, and the structure which is not provided with the 1st resin protrusion 41 may be sufficient. In any configuration, the return of the game ball can be suppressed by the ball return suppression unit 45.

  (3) In the above embodiment, in addition to the first resin protrusion 41, the second resin protrusion 42, and the third resin protrusion 43, a resin protrusion 40T may be further provided.

  (4) In the above embodiment, the resin protrusion 40T may be protruded from the front surface of the game board 11 without the resin body 40, or may be protruded from the projecting piece 36 of the display decoration frame 23. .

  (5) In the above embodiment, of the resin protrusions 40T, the inclined surfaces inclined downward to the right (the rightward flow path forming surface 42R of the second resin protrusion 42, the upper rightward flow path formation surface 43RA of the third resin protrusion 43). ) Is formed in a straight line shape, but may be formed in an arc shape as shown in FIG.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, the ball return suppressing portion 45 has an inclined surface (the rightward flow path forming surface 42R of the second resin protrusion 42, the third resin protrusion 43 of the second resin protrusion 42) that is inclined downward to the right of the resin protrusion 40T. It protrudes from the upper end of the upper right flow path forming surface 43RA). However, when the first resin protrusion 41 is provided, it may protrude from the inclined surface inclined downward to the left or the upper end of the vertical surface.

  (7) In the above embodiment, the leftward flow path forming surface 41R of the first resin protrusion 41 or the leftward flow path formation surface 42R of the second resin protrusion 42 may be formed along the vertical direction, or the right It may be formed in a descending manner.

  (8) In the above embodiment, the boundary edge portion 40F of the base plate 40A may be formed in a shape (for example, a linear shape or an arc shape) different from the protruding piece 36. In this case, the overhanging piece 36 may have a crank shape corresponding to the flow-down guide wall 32 or may not have a crank shape.

  (9) In the above embodiment, the portion of the overhanging piece 36 that faces the boundary edge portion 40F may be formed in a precipitous shape without being formed in a tapered shape. Further, the portion of the boundary edge portion 40F that faces the overhanging piece 36 may be formed in a tapered shape that becomes thinner toward the overhanging piece 36 without being formed in a precipice shape.

(10) In the above-described embodiment, the upper edge portion of the base plate 40A may be disposed inside the game area YR1 with respect to the extension line without being disposed along the extension line of the first rail 12A.

  (11) In the above embodiment, the lower right flow path forming surface 43RB of the third resin protrusion 43 is formed substantially parallel to the guiding inclined wall 35. However, the downward slope is different from the guiding inclined wall 35. It may be formed in parallel, or may be formed in a curved arc shape so that the descending gradient increases toward the left side.

  (12) In the above embodiment, the number of ball passage allowing nails 17A is increased, and a plurality of ball passage allowing nails 17A are arranged along the extended line of the lower rightward flow path forming surface 43RB of the third resin protrusion 43. A nail may be formed. In that case, you may comprise so that a game ball cannot pass between this road nail and the 3rd resin protrusion 43. FIG.

  (13) In the above embodiment, the second flow path R2 formed between the bottom surface 42S of the second resin protrusion 42 and the lateral wall 34 may be narrowed in the vertical direction toward the left side, or to the left side. You may widen in the up-down direction as you go.

  (14) In the above embodiment, the ball return regulating member 50 may be configured by an elastic piece that moves along the front surface of the game board 11 to open and close the entrance 12K.

  (15) In the above embodiment, the fraud prevention member for capturing or cutting the yarn S is not attached to the support base 51 of the ball return regulating member 50, and the guide path 13 from the left end 12LA of the first rail 12A. It may be attached to the upstream side. Moreover, in the said embodiment, it is good also as a structure which is not provided with a fraud prevention member.

  (16) In the above embodiment, the lower left-facing flow path forming surface 43LB of the third resin protrusion 43 is formed in an arc shape surrounding the support base 51. As long as it has an interval that can pass through, it is not particularly limited to an arc shape.

  (17) In the above embodiment, the upper left flow path forming surface 43LA of the third resin protrusion 43 is substantially parallel to the opening / closing member 53 when disposed in the open position, but the upper left flow path forming surface 43LA. And the opening / closing member 53 at the open position only needs to be larger than one game ball, for example, the downward slope may be larger than the opening / closing member 53 at the open position.

<Invention Group Extracted from Each Embodiment>
Hereinafter, the characteristics of the invention group extracted from each of the above-described embodiments will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for ease of understanding, the corresponding configuration in the above embodiment is appropriately shown in parentheses, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses.

  The following feature group A relates to a gaming machine in which a gaming area in which a game ball can flow down is formed on the front surface of the gaming board, and “in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, it is driven diagonally upward to the right from the upper left of the gaming area. The game ball collides with the upper left part of the center frame (entry restriction frame) attached to the game board and flows downward, and in this gaming machine, the upper part from the upper left part of the center frame (entry restriction frame) With regard to the background art that “is a substitute for an obstacle nail that changes the flow direction of a game ball by protruding a resin protrusion on a resin plate that is overlaid on the game board,” in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, A guide path is provided for guiding the game ball fired from the launching device to the upper left part of the game area, and in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the game ball driven into the game area is provided in the game area. Contact status Problem of back guideway depending has happen. "This invention was made with the problem of.

<Feature A group>
Feature A1: A game board (game board 11) having a game area (game area YR1) in which a game ball can flow down on the front surface, and a game ball fired from a launcher (launcher 61) are guided to the game area. A guide path (guide path 13) and a resin protrusion (resin protrusion 40T) capable of changing the flow direction of the game ball when the game ball collides, the resin protrusion including the game area A game machine characterized in that a ball return suppression unit (ball return suppression unit 45) is provided to prevent the game ball inside from returning to the guide path.

  In the configuration shown in this feature, the return of the game ball is suppressed by the ball return suppression portion provided on the resin protrusion.

  Feature A2: The ball return suppressing portion is formed in a protruding shape toward an area in the game area that is arranged along the guide path and through which a game ball that has entered the game area can pass. A gaming machine according to Feature A1, characterized in that

  In the configuration shown in this feature, the ball return suppressing unit collides with the game ball heading for the guide path, so that the return of the game ball is suppressed.

  Feature A3: As the resin protrusion, a first resin protrusion (first resin protrusion 41) and a second resin protrusion (second resin) arranged closer to the guide path than the first resin protrusion The gaming machine according to the feature A1 or A2, wherein the ball return restraining part is provided at least on the second resin projecting part.

  According to the configuration shown in this feature, the game ball bounced back to the guide path side by the first resin protrusion collides with the ball return suppression portion provided in the second resin protrusion, and thus rebounds to the first resin protrusion. It is possible to suppress the return of the played game ball.

  Feature A4: A first inclined surface (right-facing flow path forming surface 42R) that inclines so as to approach the first resin protrusion on a portion of the second resin protrusion that faces the first resin protrusion. , And the ball return suppressing portion protrudes from an upper end portion of the first inclined surface. The gaming machine according to Feature A3,

  In the configuration shown in the feature A4, the game ball received by the first inclined surface of the second resin protrusion can be moved to the first resin protrusion side, that is, the side away from the guide path. Can be suppressed.

  Feature A5: A first vertical surface (left-facing flow path formation surface 41L) extending along the vertical direction is formed in a portion of the first resin projection that faces the second resin projection. A gaming machine according to feature A4.

  According to the configuration shown in this feature, since the interval between the first vertical surface of the first resin protrusion and the first inclined surface of the second resin protrusion becomes narrower downward, the first resin protrusion It is possible to reduce the momentum of the game ball flowing down between the second resin protrusions and to suppress the return of the game ball.

  Feature A6: As the resin protrusion, there is a third resin protrusion (third resin protrusion 43) arranged closer to the guide path than the second resin protrusion, and the ball return suppressing portion is The gaming machine according to any one of features A3 to A5, which is also provided on the third resin protrusion.

  According to the configuration shown in this feature, the game ball rebounded to the guide path side by the second resin protrusion collides with the ball return suppression portion provided on the third resin protrusion, and is rebounded to the second resin protrusion. It is possible to suppress the return of the played game ball.

  Feature A7: A portion of the third resin protrusion that faces the second resin protrusion is inclined to a second inclined surface (upper right-handed flow path forming surface 43RA) that is inclined downward toward the second resin protrusion. ), And the ball return suppressing portion provided on the third resin protrusion protrudes from the upper end of the second inclined surface.

  In the configuration shown in this feature, the game ball received by the second inclined surface of the second resin protrusion can be moved to the second resin protrusion side, that is, the side away from the guide path. Can be suppressed.

  Feature A8: A second vertical surface (left-facing flow path forming surface 42L) extending along the vertical direction is formed in a portion of the second resin projection facing the third resin projection side. This is a gaming machine described in feature A7.

  According to the configuration described in this feature, since the interval between the second vertical surface of the second resin protrusion and the second inclined surface of the third resin protrusion becomes narrower downward, the second resin protrusion The momentum of the game ball flowing down between the first resin protrusion and the third resin protrusion can be reduced, and the return of the game ball can be suppressed.

  Feature A9: A game board (game board 11) having a game area (game area YR1) in which a game ball can flow down on the front, and a game ball launched from the launching device (launching device 61) are guided to the game area A guide path (guide path 13) and a resin protrusion (resin protrusion 40T) capable of changing a flow direction of the game ball by collision of the game ball, the resin protrusion including the guide path The receiving inclined surface (the right-facing flow path forming surface 42R of the second resin protruding portion 42 or the third resin protruding portion 43 of the second resin protruding portion 42) can be inclined to descend as it is away from the vehicle and guided to the side away from the guide path. An upper right flow path forming surface 43RA) is formed, protrudes from the upper end of the receiving inclined surface, and suppresses the return of the game ball in the game area to the guide path (ball return suppression) Part 45) is provided. The gaming machine.

  In the configuration shown in this feature, the ball return suppressing portion provided on the resin protrusion collides with the game ball heading to the guide path, so that the return of the game ball is suppressed.

  Feature A10: As the resin protrusions, a first resin protrusion (first resin protrusion 41), a side closer to the exit of the guide path than the first resin protrusion, and the receiving inclined surface ( And a second resin protrusion (second resin protrusion 42) having a rightward flow path forming surface 42R), and the ball return suppressing portion is provided at least on the second resin protrusion. The gaming machine according to Feature A9.

  In the configuration shown in this feature, the game ball rebounded to the guide path side by the first resin protrusion is rebounded to the first resin protrusion by colliding with the ball return suppression portion provided on the second resin protrusion. It is possible to suppress the return of the game ball.

  Feature A11: a third resin protrusion as the resin protrusion, which is disposed closer to the exit of the guide path than the second resin protrusion and has the receiving inclined surface (upper right-facing flow path forming surface 43RA) (3rd resin protrusion 43), The said ball return suppression protrusion is provided also in the said 3rd resin protrusion, The game machine as described in the feature A10 characterized by the above-mentioned.

  In the configuration shown in this feature, the game ball bounced back to the guide path side by the second resin protrusion is rebounded to the second resin protrusion by colliding with the ball return suppression portion provided in the third resin protrusion. It is possible to suppress the return of the game ball.

  Note that the configuration shown in the feature A5 may be combined with the configuration shown in the feature A10. Further, the configurations shown in features A7 to A8 may be combined with the configuration shown in features A11.

  Feature A12: A game board (game board 11) having a game area (game area YR1) in which a game ball can flow down on the front surface, and a game ball fired from a launcher (launcher 61) are guided to the game area. A guide path (guide path 13), a resin base plate (40A) laid on the front surface of the game board, and a game ball colliding with the game ball collide to change the flow direction of the game ball. A resin protrusion (resin protrusion 40T), and the resin protrusion includes a ball return suppressing portion (ball return suppressing portion 45) that suppresses a game ball in the game area from returning to the guide path. ) Is provided.

  According to the configuration of this feature, the ball return suppressing portion provided in the resin protrusion collides with the game ball heading toward the guide path, thereby suppressing the return of the game ball.

  In addition, you may combine the structure shown to characteristics A2-A8 with the structure shown to characteristic A12.

  The following feature B group is: “A game area in which a game ball can flow down is formed on the front surface of the game board, and the game ball enters the inside of the opening into the opening that penetrates the game board in the game area. "In the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the game ball that is driven obliquely upward to the right from the upper left part of the gaming area is attached to the upper left part of the entry restricting frame." In this gaming machine, the resin protrusion protrudes from the upper left part of the entry restriction frame and is superimposed on the game board so that the game ball flows downward. As for the background art, “In the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, when the resin protrusion is to be replaced, it is necessary to replace the entire entry restriction frame, which is troublesome. The problem of "it takes" It has been made me.

<Feature B group>
Feature B1: A game board (game board 11) having a game area (game area YR1) on which a game ball can flow down on the front face, an opening (display opening 11H) penetrating the game board, and the opening from the front side And an entry restriction frame (display decoration frame 23) for restricting a game ball that is fitted and flowing down the game area from entering the inside of the opening, and is laid on the front surface of the game board. A resin body comprising a resin base plate (base plate 40A) and a resin protrusion (resin protrusion 40T) that protrudes from the base plate and can change the flow-down direction of the game ball when the game ball collides with it. A gaming machine in which (resin body 40) is provided separately from the entry restriction frame.

  In the structure shown in this feature, since the resin body having the resin protrusion is provided separately from the entry restriction frame, it is not necessary to replace the entire entry restriction frame when replacing the resin protrusion. Can be easily exchanged.

  Feature B2: The entry restriction frame is provided with an overhanging piece (an overhanging piece 36) that has substantially the same thickness as the base plate and is overlapped with the edge of the opening. A boundary edge portion (boundary edge portion 40F) having a shape corresponding to the protruding piece is provided at a portion facing the entry restriction frame side, and at least a part of the boundary edge portion extends along the protruding piece. The gaming machine according to Feature B1, wherein the gaming machine is arranged.

  According to the configuration shown in this feature, the boundary edge of the base plate is disposed along the protruding piece of the entry restriction frame, so that the game ball can be prevented from entering between the protruding piece and the base plate.

  Feature B3: The portion of the overhanging piece that faces the boundary edge is formed in a tapered shape that becomes thinner as it approaches the boundary edge, while the portion of the boundary edge that faces the overhanging piece Is formed in a precipice shape. The gaming machine according to Feature B2,

  In the configuration shown in this feature, the portion of the projecting piece that faces the boundary edge is formed in a tapered shape that becomes thinner as it approaches the boundary edge, so that the base plate is stretched using the tapered portion as a guide. It can be arranged next to the protruding piece. In addition, since the portion of the boundary edge that faces the overhanging piece is formed in a precipice shape, it is possible to reduce the dent formed between the overhanging piece and the base plate. Smooth flow is achieved.

  Feature B4: An outer rail portion (second rail 12B) and an inner rail portion (first rail 12A) surrounding the game area are provided, and the guide path is formed between the outer rail portion and the inner rail portion. Any of the features B1 to B3, wherein an upper edge portion of the base plate is disposed on an extension line of the inner rail portion and has a gap through which a game ball can pass between the outer rail portion and the outer edge portion. A gaming machine according to claim 1.

  In the configuration shown in this feature, the upper edge portion of the base plate is arranged on the extension line of the inner rail portion, and there is a gap through which a game ball can pass between the outer rail portion, so that the game area is entered from the guide path. It is suppressed that the game ball touched with the base plate reduces the momentum of the game ball.

  Feature B5: The gaming machine according to Feature B4, wherein the upper edge portion of the base plate becomes thinner as approaching the outer rail portion.

  In the configuration shown in this feature, since the upper edge of the base plate becomes thinner as it approaches the outer rail portion, compared to the case where the upper edge of the base plate protrudes in a stepped manner from the front of the game board, The game ball can flow smoothly to the front of the base plate.

  Feature B6: A game board (game board 11) having a game area (game area YR1) in which a game ball can flow down on the front surface, an opening (display opening 11H) penetrating the game board, and the opening from the front side And an entry restricting frame (display decoration frame 23) for restricting a game ball that is fitted and flowing down the game area from entering the inside of the opening, and the game ball collides with the game. A gaming machine, wherein a resin protrusion (resin protrusion 40T) capable of changing a flow direction of a ball is provided separately from the entry restriction frame.

  In the configuration shown in this feature, the resin protrusion can be easily replaced.

  The following feature C group is “a game area where a game ball can flow down is formed on the front surface of the game board, and the game ball enters the inside of the opening into the opening that penetrates the game board in the game area. "In the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the game ball that is driven obliquely upward to the right from the upper left part of the gaming area is attached to the upper left part of the entry restricting frame." As for the background technology that “is collided with a part and flows downward,” in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the first frame wall extending obliquely downward to the left and the first frame wall at the upper left part of the entry restriction frame In such a gaming machine, the game ball flowing down along the first frame wall is a game nail (disturbance). There was a risk that the nail would break when it touched the nail). It is intended.

<Feature C group>
Feature C1: A game board (game board 11) having a game area (game area YR1) in which game balls can flow down on the front surface and a plurality of obstacle nails (failure nails 17) that can randomly change the flow direction of game balls. ), An opening (display opening 11H) penetrating the game board in the game area, and a game ball fitted into the opening from the front side and flowing down the game area enters the inside of the opening. An entry restriction frame (display decoration frame 23) that restricts the movement, and the entry restriction frame includes a first frame wall (horizontal wall 34) that extends obliquely downward, and a larger downward gradient than the first frame wall. And a second frame wall (inclination guide wall 35) that extends further downward from the lower end of the first frame wall, and the game area extends the first frame wall downward. Game balls that are placed on the extended line and flow down along the first frame wall collide Gaming machine, characterized in that the game ball changeable Standby resin projections the flow-down direction of the (third resin protrusion 43) is provided with a.

  According to the configuration shown in this feature, it is possible to suppress the downward momentum of the game ball flowing down along the first frame wall of the entry restriction frame.

  Feature C2: On the first frame wall side of the standby resin protrusion, a flow-down path that extends along the second frame wall and through which a game ball can pass is formed between the standby frame and the second frame wall. The gaming machine according to Feature C1, further comprising a standby inclined surface (lower right-facing flow path forming surface 43RB).

  In the configuration shown in this feature, it is possible to cause the game ball flowing down along the first frame wall to collide with the standby inclined surface of the standby resin projection and flow down along the second frame wall.

  Feature C3: The gaming machine according to Feature C2, wherein an interval between the standby inclined surface and the second frame wall is greater than one game ball and less than or equal to 1.5.

  In the configuration shown in this feature, flapping of the game ball passing between the standby inclined surface and the second frame wall is suppressed.

  Feature C4: The obstacle nail is arranged on an extension line extending the standby inclined surface downward, or is arranged farther from the second frame wall than an extension line extending the standby inclined surface downward. The game machine according to feature C2 or C3, further comprising a ball passage allowing nail (ball passage permission nail 17A) having a gap through which a game ball can pass between the second frame wall.

  According to the configuration shown in this feature, when the game ball flows down between the second frame wall and the standby inclined surface, it is possible to prevent the obstacle nail from obstructing the flow of the game ball.

  Feature C5: In the game area, an upper facing resin protrusion (first shape) is disposed so as to face the first frame wall from above and has a gap through which a game ball can pass between the first frame wall. 2. The gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C4, wherein two resin protrusions 42) are provided.

  According to the configuration shown in this feature, it is possible to allow the game ball to flow down in the gap between the upper facing resin protrusion and the first frame wall.

  Feature C6: The gaming machine according to Feature C5, wherein a surface (bottom surface 42S) of the upper opposed resin protrusion that faces the first frame wall is substantially parallel to the first frame wall.

  According to the configuration shown in this feature, the game ball passing between the upper facing resin protrusion and the first frame wall can flow down along the first frame wall and easily collide with the standby resin protrusion.

  Feature C7: A game board (game board 11) having a game area (game area YR1) in which a game ball can flow down on the front surface and a plurality of obstacle nails (failure nails 17) capable of randomly changing the flow direction of the game ball ), An opening (display opening 11H) penetrating the game board in the game area, and a game ball fitted into the opening from the front side and flowing down the game area enters the inside of the opening. An entry restriction frame (display decoration frame 23) that restricts the game, a resin base plate (base plate 40A) laid on the front surface of the game board, and the game ball collides with the base ball. A resin protrusion (resin protrusion 40T) capable of changing the flow direction of the game ball, and the entry restriction frame includes a first frame wall (lateral wall 34) extending obliquely downward, and the first frame wall Lower end portion of the first frame wall having a larger downward slope than A second frame wall (guidance inclined wall 35) extending further downward, and the resin protrusion is disposed on an extension line extending downward from the first frame wall, and the first frame wall A game machine comprising a standby resin protrusion (third resin protrusion 43) capable of changing a flow direction of a game ball flowing down along the line.

  In the configuration shown in this feature, it is possible to suppress the momentum of the game ball that has flowed down along the first frame wall of the entry restriction frame.

  Feature C8: An upper opposing resin protrusion (not shown) that is disposed on the resin protrusion so as to face the first frame wall from above, and has a gap through which a game ball can pass between the first frame wall ( The gaming machine according to Feature C7, wherein a second resin protrusion 42) is included.

  According to the configuration shown in this feature, it is possible to allow the game ball to flow down in the gap between the upper facing resin protrusion and the first frame wall.

  Note that the configuration shown in the feature C7 may be combined with the configuration shown in the features C2 to C4. Further, the configuration shown in the feature C6 may be combined with the configuration shown in the feature C6.

  Feature C9: a game board (game board 11) having a game area (game area YR1) in which a game ball can flow down on the front surface, an opening (display opening 11H) penetrating the game board in the game area, and An entry restriction frame (display decoration frame 23) that is fitted to the opening from the front side and restricts the game balls flowing down the game area from entering the inside of the opening; A standby resin protrusion (third resin protrusion 43) is provided that can change the flow direction of the game ball by colliding with the game ball flowing down along the entry restriction frame. To play.

  According to the configuration shown in this feature, it is possible to suppress the momentum of the game ball flowing down along the entry restriction frame.

  The following feature group D relates to a gaming machine in which “a game area in which a gaming ball can flow down is formed on the front surface of the gaming board”, and “a gaming ball launched from a launching device in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1”. With respect to the background art that “the return of the game ball to the guide path that guides the game area to the game area is restricted by the ball return restriction member”, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, there is a problem that the ball return restriction member is easily damaged. It was done with the task of “There was.”

<Feature D group>
Feature D1: A game board (game board 11) having a game area (game area YR1) in which a game ball can flow down on the front surface, and a game ball fired from a launcher (launcher 61) are guided to the game area. In a gaming machine comprising a guide path (guide path 13) and a ball return restricting member (ball return restricting member 50) for restricting the backflow of game balls to the guide path, an outer rail portion surrounding the game area (Second rail 12B) and an inner rail portion (first rail 12A), the guide path is formed between the outer rail portion and the inner rail portion, and the ball return regulating member is formed by the inner rail portion. The guide path is changed from a closed state to close the guide rail to widen the gap with the outer rail portion, and the guide path is opened to be opened, and the game area is disposed opposite to the ball return regulating member. Counter resin protrusion (third resin protrusion 43) is provided, the game machine interval of the said ball return regulating member in the open state and the counter resin projections, being greater than the game balls one minute.

  In the configuration shown in this feature, since the opposing resin protrusion is provided so as to face the ball return regulating member, the game ball is less likely to collide with the ball return regulating member, and damage to the ball return regulating member is suppressed. Further, since the distance between the open ball return restricting member and the opposing resin protrusion is larger than one game ball, when the game ball collides with the ball return restricting member, the game ball faces the ball return restricting member. It is possible to flow down between the resin protrusions.

  Feature D2: The ball return regulating member has an opening / closing member (opening / closing member 53) that moves along the front surface of the game board to open and close the guide path, and the opposing resin protrusion is in the open state. The gaming machine according to Feature D1, having a facing surface (upper left-facing flow path forming surface 43LA) substantially parallel to the opening / closing member.

  According to the configuration shown in this feature, it is easy to smoothly flow down the game ball passing between the opening / closing member and the opposing resin protrusion in the open state.

  Feature D3: The gaming machine according to Feature D2, wherein the distance between the opening and closing member and the facing surface in the opened state is greater than one game ball and less than or equal to 1.5.

  According to the configuration shown in this feature, it is possible to suppress the fluttering of the game ball passing between the opening / closing member and the opposing resin protrusion in the open state.

  Feature D4: The ball return restricting member has an opening / closing member (opening / closing member 53) that moves along the front surface of the game board to open and close the guide path, and the opposing resin protrusion is in the closed state. It has an opposing surface (upper left-facing flow path forming surface 43LA) that has a gap through which a game ball can pass between the opening and closing member, and the interval between the opening and closing member and the opposing surface in the closed state decreases downward. The gaming machine according to Feature D1, which is narrowed.

  According to the configuration shown in this feature, it is possible to reduce the momentum of the game ball flowing down between the opening / closing member and the opposing resin protrusion in the closed state, and to smoothly flow down the game ball.

  Feature D5: The ball return regulating member is supported by a support base (support base 51) and is pivotally supported by the support base, and moves along the front surface of the game board to open and close the guide path ( The gaming machine according to any one of features D1 to D4, characterized in that the opening / closing member 53) is normally biased to a closed position that closes the guide path.

  In the configuration shown in this feature, since the ball return regulating member has an opening / closing member that is rotatably supported by the support base and opens and closes the guide path, it is compared with the configuration in which the ball return regulation member opens and closes the guide path by elastic deformation. Thus, the durability of the ball return regulating member is improved. The biasing of the opening / closing member to the closed position may be realized by providing a weight at a position eccentric from the rotation shaft in the opening / closing member, or mounting a torsion spring around the rotation shaft of the opening / closing member. It may be realized.

  Feature D6: The opposed resin protrusion is provided with an opposed arc surface (lower leftward flow path forming surface 43LB) disposed so as to surround the support base from the outside, and the opposed arc surface and the support base are The game machine according to Feature D5, wherein the interval is greater than one game ball and less than or equal to 1.5.

  According to the configuration shown in this feature, the game ball is prevented from colliding with the support base that rotatably supports the opening / closing member by the opposing arc surface of the opposing resin protrusion, and the opening / closing member can be smoothly rotated. . In addition, since the distance between the opposed arc surface and the support base is greater than one game ball and less than or equal to 1.5, the game ball passing between the support base and the opposed resin protrusion smoothly flows down. It becomes possible to make it.

  Feature D7: A game board (game board 11) having a game area (game area YR1) in which a game ball can flow down on the front surface, and a game ball fired from a launcher (launcher 61) are guided to the game area. A guide path (guide path 13), a ball return restricting member (ball return restricting member 50) for restricting the backflow of the game ball to the guide path, and a resin base plate (base) laid on the front surface of the game board In the gaming machine provided with a board 40A) and a resin protrusion (resin protrusion 40T) that protrudes from the base board and can change the flow-down direction of the game ball when the game ball collides, An outer rail portion (second rail 12B) and an inner rail portion (first rail 12A) are provided to enclose, the guide path is formed between the outer rail portion and the inner rail portion, and the ball return regulating member is The plan is supported by the inner rail portion. It changes so that the space | interval with the said outer rail part may be expanded from the closed state which closes a path | route, and it will be in the open state which opens the said guide path, and the opposing resin protrusion arrange | positioned facing the said ball | bowl return regulation member is carried out to the said resin protrusion part. Portion (third resin protrusion 43), and the gap between the opened ball return regulating member and the opposing resin protrusion is larger than one gaming ball.

  In the configuration shown in this feature, since the opposing resin protrusion is provided so as to face the ball return regulating member, the game ball is less likely to collide with the ball return regulating member, and damage to the ball return regulating member is suppressed. Further, since the distance between the open ball return restricting member and the opposing resin protrusion is larger than one game ball, when the game ball collides with the ball return restricting member, the game ball faces the ball return restricting member. It is possible to flow down between the resin protrusions.

  Note that the configuration shown in the features D7 to D6 may be combined with the configuration shown in the features D7.

  Feature D8: A game board (game board 11) having a game area (game area YR1) in which a game ball can flow down on the front surface, and a game ball launched from a launcher (launcher 61) are guided to the game area. A ball return restriction member (ball return restriction member) that opens and closes a guide path (guide path 13) and a connecting portion (advance entrance 12K) between the game area and the guide path to restrict the backflow of the game ball to the guide path. In the gaming machine provided with a member 50), an opposing resin protrusion (third resin protrusion 43) disposed opposite to the ball return restriction member is provided in the game area, and the ball return restriction member and A gaming machine characterized in that a distance from the opposing resin protrusion is larger than one gaming ball.

  In the configuration shown in this feature, since the opposing resin protrusion is provided so as to face the ball return regulating member, the game ball is less likely to collide with the ball return regulating member, and damage to the ball return regulating member is suppressed.

  Note that the features shown in the features A to D may be combined. For example, the features A1, B1, C1, and D1 may be combined.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Game machine 11 Game board 12A 1st rail 12B 2nd rail 13 Guide way 17 Obstacle nail 23 Display decoration frame 34 Side wall 35 Guide inclination wall 36 Overhang piece 40 Resin body 40A Base plate 41 1st resin protrusion 42 2nd resin Projection 43 Third resin projection 45 Ball return restraint 50 Ball return restricting member 61 Launching device YR1 Game area

Claims (1)

A game board having a game area on the front where game balls can flow down;
A guide path for guiding a game ball launched from the launching device to a ball introduction area defined in the game area;
In a gaming machine comprising a ball return regulating member that regulates the backflow of the game ball to the guide path,
Comprising an outer rail portion and an inner rail portion surrounding the game area, and forming the guide path between the outer rail portion and the inner rail portion;
The ball return regulating member is
A support base fixed to the inner rail portion;
An opening / closing member that is rotatably supported by the support base and moves along the front surface of the game board to open and close the guide path, and is normally disposed at a closed position for closing the guide path. Have
It changes so as to widen the distance from the outer rail portion from the closed state that closes the guide path, and becomes an open state that opens the guide path,
The game area is provided with an opposing resin protrusion disposed to face the ball return regulating member,
A gaming machine, wherein a distance between the ball return regulating member in the opened state and the opposing resin protrusion is larger than one gaming ball.

Images