JP2018186924A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which does not damage a display device by movements of game balls and does not decrease interest of a player while maintaining excellent visibility.SOLUTION: A game board 11 formed with a game area 16 where game balls flow and a symbol display device displaying prescribed symbols as a game progresses are provided on a back unit 12. A decoration frame member 14 placed around the symbol display device is assembled with the game board 11. A decorative body placed on a lower part front side of the symbol display device is provided on the back unit 12. In the decoration frame member 14, a stage part which is formed in the way that game balls rotating in a rotation part can be flown and game balls can rotate is formed. In the decorative body, a return part which changes rotation directions of game balls rotating in the direction approximating the symbol display device so that game balls rotate in the direction away from the symbol display device is formed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which various winning devices, a center accessory, and a decorative frame member are provided in a gaming area formed on a gaming board.

  One conventionally known gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine that plays a game using a game ball as a game medium. This pachinko gaming machine is configured such that game balls are sequentially ejected by a player's operation, and the ejected game balls flow down a game area formed on the game board. The game balls flowing down the game area hit the game nails hit by the game board and flow down while changing the flow direction, and most of them flow into the out port provided at the bottom of the game area, and some Win various winning devices arranged in the game area. When the game ball wins the winning device, an effect that improves the interest of the player is performed, or a lottery is performed as to whether or not the state of the gaming machine is shifted to a state advantageous to the player.

  In a conventionally known pachinko gaming machine, a center accessory is often arranged in a game area as a device for producing an effect that improves the interest of the player. In recent years, various display devices such as a liquid crystal display device are often used as the center character, and animation and moving images can be played to improve the interest of the player. In addition, in order to further emphasize the effect of the center character, a frame-shaped decorative frame member is often attached to the game board so as to surround the center character.

  The decorative frame member is often formed in a manner corresponding to the concept of the gaming machine, and is formed so as to be able to produce a sense of unity according to the concept of the gaming machine when performing the effect on the gaming machine. Has been. By the way, in recent gaming machines, a stage may be provided on the decorative frame member. This stage is a part for drawing a game ball flowing down from the decoration frame member in the game area into the decoration frame member and rolling the drawn game ball. By allowing the player to visually recognize the manner in which the game ball rolls at this stage, it is possible to produce an effect that enhances the entertainment such as whether or not this game ball wins the winning device. .

  In this way, in the case of a gaming machine in which the stage is provided on the decorative frame member, the game ball is drawn into the frame of the decorative frame member and rolls on the stage. In some cases, the ball rolls toward a display device located at the back of the stage, or a game ball bounces on the stage and flies toward the display device. In this case, since the game ball is made of metal, the screen may be damaged when it collides with the display device. Therefore, there is a gaming machine in which a transparent ball wall member is provided on the decorative frame member to restrict the game ball from rolling or bouncing toward the display device (for example, patents). Reference 1)

JP 2011-104295 A

According to the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the above-described fear could be solved by providing the wall-like member on the decorative frame member. However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 described above, a player plays a game while looking at a display device or the like behind the wall-like member though it is made of transparent resin. For this reason, it is difficult to ensure the visibility for the player, and a problem has arisen that the visibility is lowered by providing the wall-like member. In particular, since the wall-shaped member is made of a transparent resin, the game ball may be easily damaged by collision, or the overall visibility may deteriorate due to deterioration over time due to long-term use. There is also a problem that even if an effect that improves the interest of the player is performed, it is difficult to sufficiently convey the effect of the effect to the player.
In particular, in recent years, there has been a tendency for the display device to become larger and the center accessory to become larger accordingly. Therefore, if a wall-like member is provided as in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the range in which the display screen of the display device and the wall-like member overlap increases, and the visibility of the display mode becomes worse. There was also a problem such as.

  The present invention has been made to solve such problems, and does not damage the display device due to the movement of the game ball, and reduces the interest of the player while maintaining good visibility. An object is to provide a gaming machine that never happens.

The present invention
(1) A game board in which a game area in which game balls flow down is formed, and a symbol display device that displays a predetermined symbol according to the progress of the game is provided in the back unit, and is arranged around the symbol display device. The decoration frame member is a gaming machine assembled to the game board, and a decorative body arranged on the lower front side of the symbol display device is provided on the back unit, and the decoration frame member The game ball that rolls on the rolling part is formed so as to be able to flow in, and a stage part is formed on which the game ball can be rolled, and the decorative body includes the symbol display device. A return portion is formed to change the rolling direction of the gaming ball so that the rolling direction of the gaming ball that rolls toward the direction approaching the direction of the game ball rolls away from the symbol display device. Featured gaming machine,
(2) The return portion is formed so as to incline downward from one end side located on the near side of the symbol display device toward the other end side located on the side far from the symbol display device. Gaming machines,
(3) The game area is provided with a winning device having a winning opening through which a game ball can win, and the decorative frame member has a special path for guiding the gaming ball from the stage portion toward the winning port; And a general path for guiding the game ball from the stage part toward the game area, and the stage part rolls with the first stage that flows out the rolling game ball to the special path. The gaming machine according to (1) or (2), wherein the gaming machine has a second stage for flowing out the gaming ball to either the special road or the general road.
(4) The game according to (3) above, wherein the stage portion has a third stage formed in addition to the first stage and the second stage so that the rolling game ball can flow out to either the special road or the general road Machine,
(5) The decorative frame member has a frame body having a flow surface through which the game ball can flow, and the first stage has a first rolling surface on which the game ball rolls continuously with the flow surface. The second stage is formed at a lower front side than the first stage, and the third stage is formed at a height position between the first stage and the second stage. The gaming machine described in (4) above,
(6) The stage portion includes a first area formed so that a game ball wins a winning opening with a high probability and a second area formed so as to win with a lower probability than in the first area. And the second region is formed so that the game ball that rolls from the return portion toward the decorative frame member also rolls. Gaming machines,
(7) The stage unit has a first path having the highest probability of winning a winning opening, a second path having a lower probability of winning the winning opening than the first path, and the winning opening than the second path. A third path with a low probability of winning a prize, and the first stage is formed so as to distribute the rolling game ball to any of the first path, the second stage, or the third stage, The second stage is formed to be distributed to either the first route or the third route, and the third stage is distributed to either the first route or the second route. A gist of the gaming machine according to any one of the above (3) to (6).

  According to the present invention, the decorative body is arranged at the lower front portion of the symbol display device, and the return portion is formed on the decorative body, so that it is possible to reduce what is interposed between the player and the symbol display device. Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the interest of the player while maintaining good visibility without damaging the display device due to movement of the game ball.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is an external appearance perspective view of the game board and back unit which constitute the gaming machine concerning this embodiment. It is a disassembled perspective view of a back unit, a game board, and a decoration frame member. It is an external appearance perspective view of a 4th decoration member. It is a disassembled perspective view of each member which comprises a stage part. It is a disassembled perspective view of each member which comprises a stage part. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating each channel | path in a stage part. It is the expansion perspective view which expanded the part of the stage part in a decoration frame member. It is the enlarged front view which expanded the part of the stage part in a decoration frame member. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the special road and general road in a stage part.

  Embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. Note that in this specification, a pachinko gaming machine will be described as an example of a gaming machine according to the present invention, but the present invention can also be applied to gaming machines other than pachinko gaming machines. In addition, in this specification, the “front side” and “rear side” of the pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “gaming machine”) and each member constituting the gaming machine are those when the gaming machine is viewed from the front. The upper side, the lower side, the left side, and the right side for the gaming machine and each member constituting the gaming machine are: As shown in FIG. 1, the upper side, the lower side, the left side, and the right side when the gaming machine is viewed from the front are shown. Further, in this specification, the flow of game balls into various winning holes is referred to as “winning”, and the game balls paid out to the player when the game balls win are referred to as “prize balls”.

[Configuration of gaming machine 1]
As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 includes a vertical rectangular outer frame 2 that constitutes the outline of the machine body. A vertical rectangular middle frame 3 is detachably attached to the outer frame 2 on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 2. The middle frame 3 is formed using a synthetic resin material as a whole, and is configured so that the back unit 12 can be attached and fixed in a removable state. The front frame 4 is assembled to the front side of the middle frame 3 so as to be openable and closable so as to be able to open laterally with respect to the middle frame 3 around a hinge provided on the left side of the front frame 4. The front frame 4 includes a glass plate 5 and is configured so that the player can visually recognize the game board 11 and can protect the game board 11. In addition, the front frame 4 includes an upper tray 6 for temporarily storing game balls used for games and a lower tray 7 for storing game balls that have overflowed and flowed down from the upper tray 6 below the glass plate 5. It has been.

  The gaming machine 1 is provided with a launching device (not shown) that ejects a game ball toward the game board 11. This launching device is configured to be able to adjust the bullet strength when the player is bulleted by the amount of rotation of the operation handle 8 configured to be operable by the player. That is, if the player increases the rotation amount of the operation handle 8, the resilience of the game ball in the launching device increases, and conversely, if the player decreases the rotation amount of the operation handle 8, the ball of the game ball in the launching device increases. The strength is weakened. The operation handle 8 is provided in a lower right part when the gaming machine 1 is viewed from the front, at a position where the player can easily operate with the right hand.

  On the upper tray 6, various buttons 9 are arranged on the front side of the storage space for storing game balls so that the player can appropriately perform a pressing operation in accordance with the progress of the game during the game. These various buttons 9 may be arbitrarily selected from conventionally known buttons. In addition, a speaker 10 for outputting sound is provided at the upper part of the gaming machine 1 so that sound, music, or the like set in advance according to the progress of the game flows.

  In the gaming machine 1, the back unit 12 is provided with a game board 11 in which a game area 16 in which game balls flow down is formed and a symbol display device that displays a predetermined symbol as the game progresses. Further, the game board 11 is assembled with a decorative frame member 14 arranged around the symbol display device. Below, the structure of these game boards 11 and the back unit 12 is demonstrated.

[Composition of game board 11]
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the game board 11 is attached and fixed to the front side of the back unit 12 by an arbitrary method such as screwing. The game board 11 is a substantially square plate member formed of a synthetic resin material such as acrylic or polycarbonate. The game board 11 is attached and fixed to the front side of the back unit 12 with screws or the like. Further, a decorative frame member 14 constituting the center accessory 13 is fixedly attached to the game board 11 by screws or the like. Further, the game board 11 is provided with a guide rail 15 on the surface for guiding the game ball bulleted by the launching device toward the upper part of the game board 11. Further, on the surface of the game board 11, a game area 16 is formed in which game balls guided to the upper part of the game board 11 by the guide rail 15 flow down toward the lower part of the game board 11.

  In the game area 16, an opening for attaching and fixing the decorative frame member 14 is formed at a substantially central part of the game area 16. The game area 16 is provided with a normal winning device 18, a start winning device 19, and a big winning device 20. In addition, a large number of game nails 21 are struck in the game area 16. A game ball flowing down the game area 16 hits the game nail 21 and flows down from the upper part to the lower part of the game area 16 while changing the flow direction. A part of the game balls flowing down the game area 16 wins various winning ports (not shown) provided in various winning devices. Of the game balls flowing down the game area 16, the game balls that have not won the various prize holes flow into the out port 22 provided at the bottom of the game area 16.

  The normal winning device 18 is arranged below the decorative frame member 14 in the game area 16 and at a predetermined position on the left side near the center in the left-right direction. In the present embodiment, a plurality (three in this embodiment) of normal winning devices 18 are formed in a unitized form. The normal winning device 18 is not limited to the unitized form as shown in the present embodiment, and may be another form. Further, the number of the normal winning devices 18 is not limited to the example shown in the present embodiment.

  The normal winning device 18 is formed with an opening for a normal winning port (not shown) formed in a size that allows a game ball to flow in. The normal winning opening is opened upward in the game area 16, and is formed so that game balls flowing down the game area 16 can easily flow down. The gaming machine 1 is configured to pay out a predetermined number (for example, 10) of prize balls to the upper tray 6 or the lower tray 7 when a game ball wins a normal winning slot.

  The start winning device 19 is arranged at a predetermined position in the game area 16 below the decorative frame member 14 and at the approximate center in the left-right direction. The start winning device 19 is arranged at a position where a game ball flowing down the game area 16 or a game ball rolling on a stage portion 51 described later formed on the decorative frame member 14 can win. Yes. The start winning device 19 has a start winning opening (not shown), and the start winning opening is formed to have a size that allows one game ball to flow in. The start winning opening is opened upward in the game area 16, and is formed so that a game ball flowing down the game area 16 or a game ball flowing out of the decorative frame member 14 can flow in. In the gaming machine 1, when the game ball wins the start winning opening, the game is shifted from the normal game state in which the game is played against the player to the special game state in which the game is played in a state advantageous to the player. A big hit lottery is conducted to determine whether or not.

  When the gaming machine 1 is viewed from the front, the grand prize winning device 20 is disposed below the decorative frame member 14 and at a predetermined position on the right side near the center in the left-right direction. The special winning device 20 includes a special winning opening (not shown). The big prize device 20 has a shutter member (not shown) that opens and closes the big prize opening, and the shutter member closes the big prize opening while the gaming machine 1 is playing a game in the normal gaming state. It is in a state. Then, when the game ball wins the start winning opening and wins the jackpot lottery and the gaming state shifts from the normal gaming state to the special gaming state, the shutter member is activated and the large winning opening is opened from the closed state. It becomes a state. The big prize opening is usually formed in a size that allows a plurality of game balls to flow in, and is opened upward of the game area 16 so that the game balls can flow in. For this reason, in the special gaming state, the game balls are easy to win the big prize opening. A large number of game balls win the big prize opening, and a predetermined number (for example, 10) each time one game ball wins. ) Is paid out to the upper tray 6 or the lower tray 7.

  The shutter member of the special winning opening is provided with a special winning opening until a predetermined number (for example, ten) of game balls have won the special winning opening or a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has passed. Open. Normally, the gaming machine 1 is configured so that when in a special gaming state, the shutter member is opened by a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 7 rounds) so that a game ball can easily win a big winning opening. .

[Configuration of Back Unit 12]
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the back unit 12 is formed so as to be attached and fixed inside the middle frame 3 of the gaming machine 1. The back unit 12 is provided with a liquid crystal display device (not shown) as a symbol display device constituting the center accessory 13. The back unit 12 is formed with a space 23 for attaching various decorative members.

  The space 23 is configured such that when the back unit 12 is viewed from the front, the first decorative member 24 is attached to the left side, the second decorative member 25 is attached to the upper side, and the third decorative member 26 is attached to the right side. ing. Further, the rear unit 12 has a first opening 28 formed on the front side and a second opening 29 formed on the rear side. The second opening 29 is an opening for disposing a liquid crystal display device from the back of the back unit 12 toward the space 23, and a liquid crystal display device (not shown) is inserted through the second opening 29. This liquid crystal display device is attached and fixed to the back unit 12.

  The first opening 28 is an opening for allowing the player to visually recognize various animations and videos displayed on the display screen of the arranged liquid crystal display device. The player can visually recognize various moving images such as various symbols and animations displayed on the liquid crystal display screen through the first opening 28.

  The first decorative member 24 is formed with a decoration in a character form schematically illustrating numbers such as “3” and “7”, a decoration in a form schematically illustrating a character “JACK”, and the like. The first decorative portion 30 is provided. The first decorative member 24 is attached and fixed to the back unit 12 by an arbitrary method such as screwing. In addition, the second decorative member 25 is formed with a second decorative part 31 that displays, for example, characters representing the model name of the gaming machine 1 in a stylized manner. The second decorative member 25 is attached and fixed to the back unit 12 by an arbitrary method such as screwing. The third decorative member 26 is formed with a character-like decoration that schematically illustrates the number “5” or a pattern-like decoration that mimics watermelon, cherry, etc., for example. It has. The third decorative member 26 is attached and fixed to the back unit 12 by an arbitrary method such as screwing.

  Each of the first decorative member 24, the second decorative member 25, and the third decorative member 26 has a light emitting member (not shown), and changes the mode of light emission as the game progresses, or Various effects in the gaming machine 1 can be performed by turning off the lights, and such effects such as the light emission modes of the first decorative member 24, the second decorative member 25, and the third decorative member 26. By making the player visually recognize the game, it is possible to improve the interest of playing the game while improving the interest of the game.

  Next, the configuration of the fourth decorative member 27 will be described. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the fourth decorative member 27 as a decorative body is disposed on the lower front side of the liquid crystal display device. The fourth decorative member 27 is attached and fixed to the back unit 12. That is, the fourth decorative member 27 is fixedly attached to the back unit 12 so as to be positioned below the space 23 in the back unit 12.

  As shown in FIG. 4, an upper decorative body 34 and a lower decorative body 35 are provided. The upper decorative body 34 includes a first decorative body 36 simulating a heart shape at the center in the left-right direction when the gaming machine 1 is viewed from the front, and second decorative bodies 37 formed on both left and right sides of the first decorative body 36. And. The second decorative body 37 is formed so as to incline downward from one end side located on the side closer to the liquid crystal display screen of the liquid crystal display device toward the other end side located far from the liquid crystal display screen. When the sphere is rolling toward the liquid crystal display screen, in this embodiment, toward the back side, the rolling direction is set so that the rolling direction is away from the liquid crystal display screen. A return portion 38 for changing the moving direction is formed.

  When the game proceeds smoothly, when the game ball moves in a direction approaching the liquid crystal display screen, the return unit 38 may not be able to smoothly progress the game, or the game ball hits the liquid crystal display screen and the liquid crystal This is to eliminate the possibility of damaging the display screen. In this way, by changing the rolling direction of the game ball from the direction approaching the liquid crystal display screen to the direction moving away from the liquid crystal display screen by the return unit 38, the game proceeds smoothly without reducing the interest of the player. Be able to.

  The lower decorative body 35 is formed with various decorative members for performing various effects as the game progresses. For example, the lower decorative body 35 is formed with a decoration schematically designed with characters “BAR”, a circular decoration, or other various decorations. A light-emitting member is arranged on the back side of these various decorative bodies, so that it is possible to perform effects that improve the interest of the player by arbitrarily changing the light-emission mode as the game progresses. It has become.

[Composition of center character 13]
The center accessory 13 is configured to be positioned substantially at the center of the game board 11. The center accessory 13 includes a liquid crystal display device (not shown) as a symbol display device and a decorative frame member 14. In the present embodiment, the decorative frame member 14 and the liquid crystal display device are collectively referred to as a center accessory 13. That is, the center accessory 13 is one of the elements of the gaming machine 1 configured to improve the interest of the player, which is configured by combining the liquid crystal display device and the decorative frame member 14. Further, when the game board 11 is attached to the back unit 12, the decorative frame member 14 attached to the game board 11 is disposed so as to be positioned on the front side of the upper decorative body 34 constituting the fourth decorative member 27. That is, the decorative frame member 14 is arranged so that a stage portion 51 described later is positioned in front of the back unit 12, and the return portion 38 of the fourth decorative member 27 is positioned behind the stage portion 51. Has been placed.

[Configuration of decorative frame member 14]
As shown in FIG. 3, the decorative frame member 14 includes a frame main body 41. The frame main body 41 is a member serving as a base of the decorative frame member 14 and is configured to be attached and fixed to the game board 11 by a method such as screwing. The frame main body 41 has an opening therein, and when the decorative frame member 14 is attached and fixed to the game board 11, the liquid crystal display screen of the liquid crystal display device attached and fixed to the back unit 12 can be displayed to the player. In order to make it visible to the user, various kinds of decorations attached to the decoration frame member 14 and various pictures displayed on the liquid crystal display device and animations such as animations can advance the game. Various effects that vary with the game can be provided to the player.

  The frame body 41 is formed by molding with a synthetic resin material. Note that the frame body 41 may be formed of a light-transmitting synthetic resin material so that the player can visually recognize the effect produced by the fourth decorative member 27 disposed on the rear side. preferable. Further, it is preferable that the frame body 41 is disposed so as to be positioned in front of the fourth decorative member 27 when being attached and fixed to the game board 11.

  The frame body 41 is provided with a first passing prize device 42 on the left side when the gaming machine 1 is viewed from the front. The frame main body 41 is provided with a second passing prize device 43 on the right side when the gaming machine 1 is viewed from the front. The first passing prize device 42 and the second passing prize device 43 are a first passing prize port (not shown) and a second passing prize as pass prize holes through which game balls flowing down the game area 16 can pass. It has a mouth (not shown), and is configured so that game balls flowing down the game area 16 can pass through the first passing winning opening and the second passing winning opening. The gaming machine 1 is given various privileges such as a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls when the gaming balls pass through the first passing winning opening and the second passing winning opening. It has become.

  The frame main body 41 is formed with a flow path when the game ball flows down at a position higher than the approximate center in the height direction. The flow path is composed of a first flow path 44 formed on the left side of the center of the frame body 41 in the left-right direction and a second flow path 45 formed on the right side of the center of the frame body 41 in the left-right direction. ing.

  The first flow-down path 44 is formed so that the game ball ejected from the launching device flows down to the left of the decorative frame member 14 when a so-called left-handed game is performed. The game ball that rolls or flows down the first flow path 44 has a possibility of flowing into the first pass prize port formed in the first pass prize device 42, and passes through the first pass prize port. Then, it is configured to flow down further down or down a path other than the path where the first passing prize winning device 42 is provided.

  The second downflow path 45 is formed so as to guide the game ball ejected from the launching device to the right side of the decorative frame member 14 when a so-called right-handed game is performed. The game ball that rolls or flows down the second flow path 45 has a possibility of flowing into the second pass winning opening formed in the second pass winning device 43, and passes through the second pass winning opening. Then, it flows down further down the path, or flows down the path other than the path where the second passing prize winning device 43 is provided.

  A plurality of reduction ribs 46 are formed in the second flow down path 45. The speed reduction rib 46 is for reducing the speed of the game ball that rolls or flows down the second flow down path 45. The speed reduction rib 46 is formed so as to protrude with respect to the second flow down path 45, and the speed of the game ball can be reduced by the game ball colliding with the speed reduction rib 46. Yes. In the present embodiment, the speed of the game ball can be made easier to decelerate by forming a plurality of decelerating ribs 46.

  A warp passage 47 is formed in the frame body 41. The warp passage 47 is a passage provided between a game area 16 located outside the frame body 41 and a first rolling path 75 as a rolling path described later provided in the frame body 41. . In the present embodiment, the warp passage 47 is formed between a ball entrance 48 that opens toward the outside of the frame body 41 and a ball exit 49 that opens toward the inside of the frame body 41. A game ball flowing down the game area 16, specifically, a part of the game balls flowing down the first flow path 44 enters the entrance 48 and exits through the warp passage 47. It is formed so that it can go out from 49. A flow surface 50 is formed between the entrance 48 and exit 49. That is, the frame main body 41 of the decorative frame member 14 has a flow surface 50 through which game balls can flow.

  The warp passage 47 is not visible to the player, and after the part of the game ball flowing down the game area 16 enters the entrance 48, the player cannot see the game ball. When time elapses, it comes out of the ball outlet 49 so that the player can view it again, and it is possible to produce an effect as if the game ball warps from the game area 16 into the frame body 41. It can be done.

  Further, a stage portion 51 is formed in the lower portion of the frame body 41. The stage unit 51 is a member formed so as to be able to produce an effect for the player by rolling the game ball that has entered through the warp passage 47. The stage portion 51 is formed so that a game ball can roll on a first rolling portion or the like as a rolling portion described later, and is formed in a state in which the game ball can roll. . Further, the stage portion 51 is formed so as to be positioned on the front side of the return portion 38 formed on the fourth decorative member 27, and the game ball is unintentionally inserted from the rolling surface described later. When there is a game ball that has flowed toward the back side of 51, this game ball is returned to the return unit 38, and the game ball can be discharged toward the outside of the stage unit 51. Is formed. Hereinafter, the configuration of the stage unit 51 will be described in detail.

[Configuration of Stage Unit 51]
As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the stage portion 51 includes a first stage portion forming member 55, a second stage portion forming member 56, and a special path forming member 57. The stage portion 51 is formed by attaching and fixing the first stage portion forming member 55, the second stage portion forming member 56, and the special path forming member 57 to the frame body 41 by a method such as screwing. . When the first stage portion forming member 55, the second stage portion forming member 56, and the special path forming member 57 are attached and fixed to the frame body 41, the stage portion 51 is configured as shown in FIGS. That is, the stage unit 51 includes a first stage unit 52 for flowing a game ball rolling on the first rolling surface 58 as a rolling surface to a special path 59 or the like described later, and a second rolling as the rolling surface. A special game ball that rolls on a second stage 53 and a third rolling surface 62 as a rolling surface flows out of the gaming ball rolling on the surface 61 toward a special road 59 or a general road 60 described later. It is configured to have a third stage portion 54 formed so as to be able to flow out in either the path 59 or the general path 60.

  The first stage unit 52, the second stage unit 53, and the third stage unit 54 are arranged in the order of the first stage unit 52, the third stage unit 54, and the second stage unit 53 from the top in order from the top. They are sequentially arranged downward. That is, as for the positional relationship in the height direction of the first stage unit 52, the second stage unit 53, and the third stage unit 54, the first stage unit 52 is positioned at the top, and the second stage unit 53 is the first stage. The third stage portion 54 is located at a height position between the first stage portion 52 and the second stage portion 53, and is located on the lower front side than the portion 52. In the first stage portion 52, since the game ball that has exited from the exit port 49 rolls through the flow surface 50 of the warp passage 47, the first rolling surface 58 on which the game ball rolls is the flow surface 50. It is preferable to form in the position formed continuously.

  The special path 59 described above is a path formed so that a game ball can be guided from the stage unit 51 toward the start winning opening, and the general road 60 is a game area from the stage unit 51. This is a path formed so that a game ball can be guided toward the direction 16.

  Further, the stage area 51 is formed with a first area 63 formed so that a game ball rolling on the first stage section 52, the second stage section 53, or the third stage section 54 wins the start winning opening with a high probability. And the 2nd field 64 formed so that it may win with a lower probability than in the 1st field 63 is formed. The second region 64 is also formed with a return path 65 in which a game ball that rolls from the return portion 38 toward the decorative frame member 14 also rolls.

  Further, the stage unit 51 includes a first path 66 having a highest probability that a game ball rolling on the first stage unit 52, the second stage unit 53, or the third stage unit 54 will win the start winning opening, The second path 67 has a lower probability of winning at the start winning opening than the path 66 and the third path 68 has a lower probability of winning at the starting winning opening than the second path 67. Here, the first stage unit 52 is formed so that the game ball rolling on the first rolling surface 58 is distributed to any one of the first path 66, the second stage unit 53, and the third stage unit 54. The second stage portion 53 is formed so that a game ball rolling on the second rolling surface 61 can be distributed to either the first path 66 or the third path 68. The third stage section 54 is formed so that the game ball rolling on the third rolling surface 62 can be distributed to either the first path 66 or the second path 67.

  The first stage portion forming member 55 includes a first stage portion 52, a first inflow port 69, a third stage portion 54, and a third inflow port 71. The first stage portion 52 is formed so as to be positioned above the second stage portion 53 and the third stage portion 54. The first stage portion 52 has a undulating central portion in the left-right direction, and is formed in a concave shape on both the left and right sides than the central portion. That is, when the game ball flows in from the left end in the left-right direction, the first stage portion 52 reaches the undulating portion 73 at the center in the left-right direction via the first recess 72, which is the first recess. When it rolls to the right side of the undulating portion 73, it is formed to roll toward the second concave portion 74, which is the second concave portion.

  The first rolling path 75 is a path formed by the first stage portion 52 on which the game ball rolls. The first rolling path 75 is formed on the upper surfaces of the first concave portion 72, the undulating portion 73, and the second concave portion 74, and the rolling speed of the game ball that rolls on the first rolling path 75. Is formed so that it can be changed depending on the place in the left-right direction. Further, on the first rolling path 75, a first rolling surface 58 is formed as a rolling surface on which the game ball rolling on the fluid surface 50 rolls. The first rolling surface 58 is also formed such that undulation occurs along the first recess 72, the undulation 73, and the second recess 74.

  In the first stage portion 52, the third stage portion in which a game ball rolling on the first rolling path 75 is positioned below the first stage portion 52 in the first recess portion 72 and the second recess portion 74. 54 and a first guide path 76 is formed to flow down to the second stage portion 53 positioned below the third stage portion 54. The first guide path 76 is formed as an inclined surface in the first concave portion 72 and the second concave portion 74 so that the game ball can easily roll toward the front side of the first stage portion 52. In addition, the first stage portion 52 guides the game ball rolling on the first rolling path 75 to the undulating portion 73 toward the first inflow port 69 located behind the first stage portion 52. The second guide path 77 is formed. The second guide path 77 is formed as an inclined surface that makes it easier for the game ball to roll toward the first inflow port 69. That is, the game ball that rolls on the first rolling path 75 in the first stage portion 52 rolls through the first concave portion 72, the undulating portion 73, and the second concave portion 74, while the first guiding path 76 It is guided to either the second stage portion 53 or the third stage portion 54, or is guided toward the first inflow port 69 by the second guide path 77.

  The first inflow port 69 is formed so as to be located on the back side of the undulating portion 73 in the first stage portion 52. The first inflow port 69 is an opening formed in a size that allows one game ball to flow in. The first inflow port 69 is formed as an opening for allowing a game ball to flow into a special path 59 leading to the discharge port 78. In the first stage portion 52, when a game ball rolling on the first rolling path 75 flows in at the first inflow port 69, it flows out from the discharge port 78 through the special path 59. Then, it flows down to a position where it is easy to win a start winning port of the start winning device 19 located below the discharge port 78. That is, the place where the special path 59 is formed is an area where the game ball is most likely to win the start winning opening in the stage 51, and this area is the first area 63 described above. In addition, the region different from the first region 63 has a lower probability of winning a start winning opening than the first region 63, and thus this region is the second region 64 described above.

  The third stage portion 54 is formed so as to be positioned between the first stage portion 52 and the second stage portion 53 at a position in the height direction. The third stage portion 54 is formed so that the left and right end portions in the left-right direction are located below the first guide path 76 formed in the first stage portion 52. Further, the left and right end portions can sort whether the game ball flowing down from the first guide path 76 rolls toward the third stage portion 54 or further flows down toward the second stage portion 53. You can also do it. The third stage portion 54 is formed in a concave shape having the highest left and right end portions and the lowest left and right central portion.

  Further, the third stage portion 54 is formed with a third rolling path 79 on which the game ball rolls. The third rolling path 79 is formed so that both end portions in the left-right direction are inclined downward toward the direction away from the center of the third stage portion 54, and the game ball flows down toward the second stage portion 53. It is formed so that it can be. Further, the third rolling path 79 can allow the game ball to roll toward the central portion in the left-right direction between the portions that flow down toward the second stage portion 53 formed at both ends in the left-right direction. Is formed.

  The third rolling path 79 is formed with a third guiding path 80 that guides the game ball toward the third inflow port 71 at the center in the left-right direction. The third inflow port 71 is an opening that is formed in the central portion in the left-right direction of the third stage portion 54 and is formed so that the inflowing game ball can be guided toward the special path 59. The third inflow port 71 communicates with the special path 59 and is formed in the special path 59 so as to be able to merge with the special path 59 from the first inflow port 69 to the discharge port 78.

  Further, the third rolling path 79 is formed with a fourth guide path 81 at the center in the left-right direction. The fourth guide path 81 is for guiding the game ball rolling on the third rolling path 79 toward the game area 16 in the third rolling path 79. The game ball rolls toward the front side. The fourth guide path 81 is formed around the third guide path 80 at the center in the left-right direction of the third rolling path 79. The game ball guided by the fourth guide path 81 flows down toward the game area 16 outside the center accessory 13, and further flows down within the game area 16.

  The second stage portion forming member 56 includes a second stage portion 53, a second rolling path 82, and a second inflow port 70. The second stage portion forming member 56 is formed so as to be attached and fixed to the rear portion of the frame main body 41 by an arbitrary method such as screwing.

  The second stage portion 53 is formed so as to be positioned below the first stage portion 52 and the third stage portion 54 in the height direction position. Further, the second stage portion 53 has a passage hole through which a return ball (game ball) returned from the return portion 38 located on the back side of the decorative frame member 14 disposed in the back unit 12 passes. An opening 83 is formed. The second stage portion 53 has the highest height position in the left-right direction, and is formed so as to have a raised portion 84 that slopes downward and draws a curve toward the central portion and rises at the central portion. In this second stage portion 53, the game balls distributed toward the second stage portion 53 are formed to flow in.

  The second stage unit 53 includes a second rolling path 82. The second rolling path 82 is a path formed so that the game ball that has flowed in via the third rolling path 79 or the like rolls, and the game ball rolls on the second rolling path 82. While the game is going on. Further, the second rolling path 82 is formed with a fifth guide path 85 that guides the game ball toward the second inflow port 70 at the raised portion 84. The fifth guide path 85 is formed so that the game ball rolling on the second rolling path 82 can be guided toward the second inflow port 70 that forms an opening behind the raised portion 84. It is an opening. The second inflow port 70 leads to a special path 59, and is formed so as to merge with the special path 59 from the first inflow port 69 to the discharge port 78.

  The second stage portion 53 is formed with a sixth guide path 86 that guides the game ball rolling on the second rolling path 82 to flow downstream from the second stage section 53. . The fourth guide path 81 is formed at the lowermost end portion formed between the left and right ends of the second stage portion 53 and the central portion in the left-right direction, and the second stage portion 53 is formed at the lowermost end portion. It is possible to guide the game ball rolling on the second rolling path 82 toward the front. The game ball guided by the sixth guide path 86 is formed so as to flow down further and flow down the game area 16 again.

  The special path forming member 57 is attached and fixed to the frame body 41 by an arbitrary method such as screwing on the rear side of the first stage portion forming member 55 and the second stage portion forming member 56. The special path forming member 57 is formed with a mounting portion 87 on the front side for mounting and fixing to the frame body 41, and a screw hole is formed in the mounting portion 87. This screw hole is for attaching and fixing the special path forming member 57 to the frame body 41 by screwing. The special path forming member 57 is formed with a special path forming portion 88. The special path forming portion 88 has a first inflow port 69 formed at one end side and a discharge port 78 formed at the other end side. The special path forming portion 88 extends downward from the first inflow port 69 and extends in the front-rear direction from the lower end portion. It is formed in an L-shape that extends toward the front side and reaches the discharge port 78. The mounting portion described above is formed at the front end of the special path forming portion 88.

  The special path forming portion 88 is a cylindrical member in which an opening having a size allowing a game ball to flow down is formed inside. The special path forming portion 88 has a first inflow port 69 opened at an upper portion and a special path 59 formed therein. As described above, the special path 59 is formed in an L shape, and includes a downward extending portion 89 extending downward from the first inflow port 69 and a forward extending portion 90 extending forward from the downward extending portion 89. ing. The lower extending portion 89 is formed with a protruding portion 91 that protrudes inward from the inner peripheral surface on the inner peripheral surface. The protrusion 91 is for reducing the flow speed of the game ball when the game ball flowing in from the first inflow port 69 flows down the special path 59. That is, the projecting portion 91 is for reducing the flow velocity of the game ball by the collision of the flowing game ball when the game ball flows down the special path 59. A plurality of the protrusions 91 are provided, and it is preferable that the plurality of protrusions 91 protrude alternately from the surfaces facing each other.

  The front extension 90 is a member having an inside formed in a size that allows the game ball to roll. The forward extending portion 90 is formed continuously with the lower extending portion 89, and the game ball that has flowed from the first inflow port 69 and has flowed down the lower extending portion 89 can roll toward the front side. It is formed as follows. A path along which the game ball rolls is formed as a rolling path, and is formed so as to be continuously extended from the downward extending portion 89 to the forward extending portion 90. The special path 59 is formed so as to finally reach the discharge port 78. The special path 59 is also formed so as to join the path flowing in from the second inlet 70 at the point G and to join the path flowing in from the third inlet 71 at the point H. That is, the special path 59 is configured such that game balls that flow in from the first inflow port 69, the second inflow port 70, and the third inflow port 71 are discharged from the discharge port 78.

  The special path 59 may be formed such that the front extension 90 is wider than the lower extension 89. For example, since the game balls flowing from the first inflow port 69, the second inflow port 70, and the third inflow port 71 roll in the front extension portion 90, the number of game balls to roll is lower than that in the lower extension portion 89. May increase. In such a case, the forward extending portion 90 may be formed wider than the downward extending portion 89 in order to allow the rolling game ball to flow smoothly without causing clogging.

  Next, the operational effects of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described. As described above, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when a player plays a game, the game balls are sequentially fired with a bullet strength corresponding to the amount of rotation of the operation handle 8. Then, the game ball flows down in the game area 16 and wins various winning holes or the like, or the majority flows into the out port 22.

  A part of the game ball flowing down in the game area 16 enters the entrance 48, passes through the warp passage 47, and exits from the exit. Thus, the game ball that has passed through the warp passage 47 reaches the stage portion 51 formed in the frame body 41 of the decorative frame 14.

  The game ball that reaches the stage portion 51 rolls on the first rolling surface 58, in other words, on the first rolling path 75 after rolling on the flow surface 50 of the warp passage 47. Then, after rolling on the first rolling surface 58, it is guided by the first guide path 76, flows into the first inflow port 69, flows into the special path 59, or is guided by the second guide path 77. It rolls forward from the first rolling surface 58. Then, the game ball rolls on the third rolling path 79 in the third stage portion 54 at the left and right end portions of the third stage portion 54, or is positioned further below the third stage portion 54. It flows down toward the stage unit 53.

  When the game ball rolls on the third rolling path 79, the gaming ball rolls sequentially on the third rolling path 79 formed in a concave shape toward the center. At this time, the game ball is guided by the third guide path 80 or the fourth guide path 81 formed in the third rolling path 79. When the game ball is guided by the third guide path 80, the game ball flows into the third inflow port 71 located on the back side of the third rolling path 79. Then, the gas is discharged from the discharge port 78 through the special path 59 located below the third inflow port 71. The game ball discharged from the discharge port 78 is discharged in a state where it is easy to win a start winning port.

  Further, in the case where the game ball is rolling on the third rolling path 79, when the game ball is guided by the fourth guide path 81, the game ball rolls toward the front side of the third stage portion 54, Furthermore, it flows down toward the front of the third stage portion 54 and finally reaches the game area. In this case, the game ball again flows down the game area and wins various winning holes, or flows into the out port 22.

  Further, in the third stage portion 54, when the game ball flows down toward the second stage portion 53 positioned further below the third stage portion 54, the game ball moves on the second rolling path 76. Roll. In the second stage portion 53, a fifth guide path 85 is formed where the undulating portion 73 is formed, and a sixth guide path 86 is formed in the recess. Therefore, when the game ball is guided by the fifth guide path 85, the game ball is guided by the fifth guide path 85 and joins the special path 59. On the other hand, when guided by the sixth guide path 86, the game ball flows down forward from the stage portion 51.

  In addition, among the game balls rolling on the first rolling surface 58, there is a game ball that moves to the back side of the stage unit 51 when the game balls collide with each other. Although such a game ball rolls or the like toward the back side, the direction of rolling by the return portion 38 formed on the fourth decorative member 27 is on the back side of the stage portion 51. Change from side to front. Therefore, even if the game ball moves to the back side of the stage unit 51, the direction in which the game ball rolls can be reliably set to the front side by the return unit 38. Therefore, it is possible to reliably prevent the liquid crystal display screen from being damaged when the game ball hits the liquid crystal display screen located on the back side of the stage unit 51.

  In such a case, the game ball whose rolling direction has been changed by the return portion 38 passes through the passage hole and reaches the second rolling surface 61. Then, it passes through the second rolling surface 61, rolls forward from the stage portion 51, and flows down toward the game area 16.

  Thus, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, the game ball rolls in various directions in the stage portion 51 and flows into each inflow port, so that the game ball wins the start winning opening. Alternatively, the direction of movement of the game ball can be greatly changed, such as flowing down toward the game area. Therefore, it is possible for a player who is playing a game to make it difficult to predict which path the game ball that has entered the stage unit 51 will follow, and to greatly improve the interest of the player. Become.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to reliably prevent damage to the liquid crystal display screen or the like caused by the game ball performed behind the stage portion 51 by forming the return portion 38. It is not necessary to ensure that the game ball does not go to the back side of the stage unit 51 in the stage unit 51. For example, it is not necessary to provide a protective wall for preventing the game ball from moving at the rear of the stage unit 51. Therefore, it is possible for the player to make it easier for the player to visually recognize various decorative members, and it is possible to perform an effect that further enhances the interest of the player. That is, the decorative body is arranged in the lower front part of the symbol display device, and the return portion is formed on the decorative body, so that it is possible to reduce what is interposed between the player and the symbol display device. Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the interest of the player while maintaining good visibility without damaging the display device due to movement of the game ball.

  Although the gaming machine according to the present invention has been described in detail above, the above description is merely an example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, and may be appropriately selected without departing from the gist of the present invention. Changes may be made.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 11 Game board 12 Back unit 13 Center object 14 Decoration frame member 16 Game area 18 Normal prize-winning apparatus 19 Start prize-winning apparatus 20 Grand prize-winning apparatus 27 4th decoration member 38 Return part 41 Frame main body 42 1st passage prize-winning apparatus 43 Second passing prize winning device 50 Flow surface 51 Stage portion 52 First stage portion 53 Second stage portion 54 Third stage portion 55 First stage portion forming member 56 Second stage portion forming member 57 Special path forming member 58 First rolling Surface 59 Special road 60 General road 61 Second rolling surface 62 Third rolling surface 63 First region 64 Second region 66 First route 67 Second route 68 Third route 69 First inlet 70 Second inlet 71 Third inlet 75 First rolling path 79 Third rolling path 82 Second rolling path

The present invention
(1) A game board in which a game area in which game balls flow down is formed, and a symbol display device that displays a predetermined symbol according to the progress of the game is provided in the back unit, and is arranged around the symbol display device. The decoration frame member is a gaming machine assembled to the game board, and a decorative body arranged on the lower front side of the symbol display device is provided on the back unit, and the decoration frame member The game ball flowing down the game area is formed so as to be able to flow in, and a stage portion is formed so that the game ball can roll, and the decorative body is close to the symbol display device. A return portion is formed for changing the rolling direction of the gaming ball so that the rolling direction of the gaming ball rolling toward the direction rolls away from the symbol display device. A gaming machine,
(2) The return portion is formed so as to incline downward from one end side located on the near side of the symbol display device toward the other end side located on the side far from the symbol display device. Gaming machines,
(3) The game area is provided with a winning device having a winning opening through which a game ball can win, and the decorative frame member has a special path for guiding the gaming ball from the stage portion toward the winning port; And a general path for guiding the game ball from the stage part toward the game area, and the stage part rolls with the first stage that flows out the rolling game ball to the special path. The gaming machine according to (1) or (2), wherein the gaming machine has a second stage for flowing out the gaming ball to either the special road or the general road.
(4) The game according to (3) above, wherein the stage portion has a third stage formed in addition to the first stage and the second stage so that the rolling game ball can flow out to either the special road or the general road Machine,
(5) The decorative frame member has a frame body having a flow surface through which the game ball can flow, and the first stage has a first rolling surface on which the game ball rolls continuously with the flow surface. The second stage is formed at a lower front side than the first stage, and the third stage is formed at a height position between the first stage and the second stage. The gaming machine described in (4) above,
(6) The stage portion includes a first area formed so that a game ball wins a winning opening with a high probability;
A second region formed to win with a lower probability than in the first region, and the second region also includes the game ball that rolls from the return portion toward the decorative frame member. The gaming machine according to any one of (3) to (5), which is configured to roll.
(7) The stage unit has a first path having the highest probability of winning a winning opening, a second path having a lower probability of winning the winning opening than the first path, and the winning opening than the second path. A third path with a low probability of winning a prize, and the first stage is formed so as to distribute the rolling game ball to any of the first path, the second stage, or the third stage, The second stage is formed to be distributed to either the first route or the third route, and the third stage is distributed to either the first route or the second route. A gist of the gaming machine according to any one of the above (3) to (6).

Claims (7)

A game board in which a game area in which game balls flow down is formed, and a symbol display device that displays a predetermined symbol according to the progress of the game is provided in the back unit, and a decoration arranged around the symbol display device A gaming machine in which a frame member is assembled to the gaming board,
A decorative body arranged on the lower front side of the symbol display device is provided on the back unit,
The decorative frame member is formed with a stage portion formed so that the game ball that rolls the rolling portion can flow in, and the game ball can roll,
In the decorative body, the rolling direction of the gaming ball is changed so that the rolling direction of the gaming ball rolling in a direction approaching the symbol display device is rolled in a direction away from the symbol display device. A gaming machine characterized in that a return portion is formed.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the return portion is formed so as to incline downward from one end side located on the near side of the symbol display device toward the other end side located on the side far from the symbol display device. In the game area, a winning device having a winning opening through which a game ball can be won is provided.
The decorative frame member has a special path for guiding the game ball from the stage part toward the winning opening, and a general path for guiding the game ball from the stage part toward the game area.
The stage portion includes a first stage for flowing the rolling game ball to the special path and a second stage for flowing the rolling game ball to the special path or the general path. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2.   4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the stage unit has a third stage formed in addition to the first stage and the second stage so that the rolling game ball can flow out to either the special road or the general road. The decorative frame member has a frame body having a flow surface through which game balls can flow,
The first stage is formed at a position where a first rolling surface on which the game ball rolls is formed continuously with the flow surface,
The second stage is formed on the lower front side than the first stage,
The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the third stage is formed at a height position between the first stage and the second stage.   The stage unit has a first area formed so that a game ball wins a winning opening with a high probability, and a second area formed so as to win with a lower probability than in the first area. The game machine according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein the second area is formed so that the game ball rolling from the return portion toward the decorative frame member also rolls. The stage unit wins the first route having the highest probability of winning the winning opening, the second route having the lower probability of winning the winning port than the first route, and the winning port than the second route. A third path with a low probability,
The first stage is formed so that the rolling game ball can be distributed to the first path, the second stage, or the third stage,
The second stage is formed to be distributed to either the first path or the third path,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 3 to 6, wherein the third stage is formed so as to be distributed to either the first route or the second route.

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