JP2022019404A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine allowing a player to play a game at ease.SOLUTION: A game machine is configured so as to cover a screw 306 for mounting a front decoration 302 to a base member 301 by sticking a seal 303 to a sticking surface 302a. When the seal is peeled off, the trace remains. Therefore, when a prize winning rate into a first start winning hole 26 is changed, a change in the winning rate can be recognized by the trace of the seal 303. Accordingly, a change in the winning rate into the first start winning hole 26 can be prevented. Herewith, a player can feel a sense of security that the model does not greatly reduce a winning rate into the first start winning hole 26.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 16

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing a game.

Conventionally, as a gaming machine, a gaming ball, which is a gaming medium, is launched into a gaming area by a launching device, and when the gaming ball wins a prize in a winning area such as a winning opening provided in the gaming area, a predetermined number of prize balls are awarded to the player. There is known a gaming machine (so-called pachinko machine) that changes the gaming state when the display result of the variation display (also referred to as “variation”) of the identification information becomes a specific display result.

In such a gaming machine, there is known a gaming machine that causes damage such as scratches and peeling to the sealing seal in conjunction with the opening operation of the substrate box (for example, Patent Document 1). Further, there is known a gaming machine that stores a preset planting angle of a gaming nail and notifies this when a displacement exceeding a predetermined amount is detected from the stored planting angle (for example, Patent Document). 2).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2005-40350 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2008-48940

By the way, in the above-mentioned gaming machines, the initially set winning rate may be changed by adjusting the size of the winning area such as the winning opening, and the player can play with confidence due to this. Sometimes I couldn't do it.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which a player can play a game with peace of mind.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention is provided in a gaming machine capable of playing a game, a gaming board, a specific component provided on the board surface of the gaming board, and a front surface of the specific component. A decorative layer and a ball passage provided on the back side of the decorative layer are provided, and at least a part of the decorative layer is formed so that a game ball passing through the ball passage can be visually recognized. It is characterized in that a trace of the decorative layer being formed remains when the decorative layer is peeled off from the specific component. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the winning rate from being changed, and the player can play the game with peace of mind.

Further, in the present invention, the decorative layer covers at least the joint portion of the specific component, the specific component is formed of a transparent member, and the decorative layer does not hinder the visibility of the ball passage in the specific component. The area may be configured to be larger than the area where the decorative layer obstructs the visibility of the spherical passage. Therefore, by visually recognizing the game ball passing through the ball passage, it is possible to confirm that the winning rate has not been changed, and the player can play the game with peace of mind.

It is a front view of a pachinko machine. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a front view of a game board unit. It is a front view of a game board unit. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view of a production unit. It is a perspective view of a production unit. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the structure of a movable device. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the structure of a shock absorption mechanism. It is a perspective view in the state which the cover on the front side of a movable body is removed. It is a perspective view in the state which the cover on the front side of a movable body is removed. It is a front view in the state which the cover on the front side of a movable body is removed. It is a front view in the state which the cover on the front side of a movable body is removed. It is a perspective view of a start port unit. It is a perspective view of the base member of a start port unit. It is an exploded perspective view of a start port unit. It is a front view of the pachinko machine which concerns on the modification 1. FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along the line AA of the decorative unit according to the first modification. It is a front view of the game board which concerns on modification 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relative distance between the decoration unit which concerns on modification 1 and a guide passage. It is a front view of the game board which concerns on modification 2. FIG. It is an exploded perspective view of a game board, an outer rail, and a rail base which concerns on modification 2. FIG. It is sectional drawing of the game board, the outer rail, and the rail base which concerns on modification 2. FIG.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[overall structure]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter, abbreviated as “pachinko machine”) 1. Further, FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 uses a game ball as a game medium, and the player borrows the game ball from the game hall operator and plays the game with the pachinko machine 1. In the game of the pachinko machine 1, each game ball is a medium having a game value, and the privilege (profit) that the player enjoys as a result of the game is, for example, the game ball acquired by the player. It can be converted into a game value based on the number of. Hereinafter, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.

The pachinko machine 1 mainly includes an outer frame unit 2, an integrated door unit 4, and an inner frame assembly 7 (plastic frame, gaming machine frame) as its main body. The integrated door unit 4 is located on the frontmost side of the player when viewed from the front facing the player. The inner frame assembly 7 is located on the back side (back side) of the integrated door unit 4, and the outer frame unit 2 is arranged so as to surround the outside of the inner frame assembly 7.

The outer frame unit 2 is a structure in which wood and metal materials are combined in a vertically long rectangular shape, and the outer frame unit 2 has fasteners such as screws for island equipment (not shown) in the amusement park. It is fixed using. In the vertically long rectangular outer frame unit 2, wood is used for the upper and lower short sides, and metal is used for the left and right long sides.

The integrated door unit 4 has a structure in which the saucer unit 6 is integrated at the lower position thereof. The integrated door unit 4 and the inner frame assembly 7 are attached to the island equipment via the outer frame unit 2, and each of them operates in an openable and closable manner via a hinge mechanism (not shown). The opening / closing axis of the hinge mechanism (not shown) extends in the vertical direction along the left end portion when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 1.

A unified lock unit 9 is provided inside the right edge portion (left edge portion in FIG. 2) of the inner frame assembly 7 when viewed from the front in FIG. 1. Correspondingly, locking tools (not shown) are also provided on the right side edges (back side) of the integrated door unit 4 and the outer frame unit 2. As shown in FIG. 1, in a state where the integrated door unit 4 and the inner frame assembly 7 are closed with respect to the outer frame unit 2, the unified lock unit 9 on the back side thereof together with the locking tool is the integrated door unit 4 and the inner frame assembly. It makes it impossible to open 7.

Further, a cylinder lock 6a with a keyhole is provided on the right edge of the saucer unit 6. For example, when the manager of the game hall inserts the dedicated key into the keyhole and twists the cylinder lock 6a clockwise, the unified lock unit 9 operates and the integrated door unit 4 can be opened together with the inner frame assembly 7. .. When all of these are opened from the outer frame unit 2 to the front side (moved like a door), the back side of the pachinko machine 1 is exposed on the front side.

On the other hand, when the cylinder lock 6a is twisted counterclockwise, only the lock of the integrated door unit 4 is released while the inner frame assembly 7 is locked, and the integrated door unit 4 can be opened. When the integrated door unit 4 is opened to the front side, the game board unit 8 is directly exposed, and in this state, the manager of the game field can remove obstacles such as ball clogging in the board surface. Further, when the integrated door unit 4 is opened, the saucer unit 6 is also opened to the front side together.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 includes the above-mentioned game board unit 8 as a game unit. The game board unit 8 is supported by the above-mentioned inner frame assembly 7 behind (inside) the integrated door unit 4. The game board unit 8 can be attached to and detached from the inner frame assembly 7 with the integrated door unit 4 opened to the front side, for example. A vertically elongated circular window 4a is formed in the central portion of the integrated door unit 4, and a glass unit (without reference numeral) is mounted in the window 4a. The glass unit is, for example, a combination of two transparent plates (glass plates) cut according to the shape of the window 4a. The glass unit is attached to the back side of the integrated door unit 4 via a fixture (not shown). A game area 8a (board surface, game board) is formed on the front surface of the game board unit 8, and the game area 8a is visible to the player from the front side through the window 4a. When the integrated door unit 4 is closed, a space is formed between the inner surface of the glass unit and the board surface so that the game ball can flow down.

The saucer unit 6 has a shape that protrudes from the integrated door unit 4 toward the front surface as a whole, and an upper plate 6b is formed on the upper surface thereof. The upper plate 6b can store a game ball (rental ball) lent to the player and a game ball (prize ball) acquired by winning a prize. Further, in the saucer unit 6, a lower plate 6c is formed at a lower position of the upper plate 6b. In the lower plate 6c, a game ball further paid out with the upper plate 6b full is stored. The pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is a model connected to a card unit, and the game ball borrowed by the player is a plate unit 6 (upper plate 6b or lower plate 6b or lower plate) from the payout device unit 172 on the back side separately from the prize ball. It will be paid out in 6c).

A lending operation unit 14 is provided on the upper surface of the saucer unit 6, and a ball lending button 10 and a return button 12 are arranged on the lending operation unit 14. When the player operates the ball lending button 10 with a valuable medium (for example, a magnetic recording medium, a medium with a built-in storage IC, etc.) inserted in a card unit (not shown), the number corresponding to a predetermined frequency unit (for example, 5 frequencies). (For example, 125) worth of game balls are rented out. Therefore, a frequency display unit (not shown) is arranged on the upper surface of the lending operation unit 14, and the frequency display unit displays the remaining frequency of the valuable medium inserted in the card unit. By operating the return button 12, the player can receive the return of the valuable medium having the remaining frequency. In the present embodiment, a gaming machine connected to the card unit is taken as an example, but the pachinko machine 1 may be a cash machine (a gaming machine not connected to the card unit).

A handle unit 16 is installed at the lower right of the saucer unit 6. By operating the handle unit 16, the player can operate the launch control board set 174 and launch (launch) the game ball toward the game area 8a (ball launcher). The launched game ball rises from the lower edge portion of the game board unit 8 along the left edge portion, is guided by an outer band (not shown), and is thrown into the game area 8a. A large number of obstacle nails, windmills (without reference numerals in the figure) and the like are arranged in the game area 8a, and the thrown game ball flows down in the game area 8a while being guided and guided by the obstacle nails and the windmill. The configuration of the game area 8a (board surface, game board) will be described later with reference to another drawing.

The integrated door unit 4 is provided with a lens unit 47 and an upper right illumination unit 49 as components for directing. Of these, the lens unit 47 incorporates a lamp 46, and the upper right illumination unit 49 incorporates a lamp 50 on the right side.

The various lamps 46 and 50 described above execute the effect by, for example, light emission (lighting or blinking, change in luminance gradation, change in color tone, etc.) of the built-in LED. Further, the speakers 54a to 54d are incorporated in the integrated door unit 4, respectively. These speakers 54a to 54d output sound effects, BGM, voice, and the like (general sound) to execute the effect.

Further, in the center of the plate receiving unit 6, an effect switching button 45 is installed at a position in front of the upper plate 6b. The player can switch the effect content (for example, the background screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 42) by pressing the effect switching button 45, for example, during a pattern change, a big hit confirmation display, or a big hit game. It is possible to generate some kind of production (notice production, probabilistic promotion production, promotion production during a major role, etc.).

Further, a jog dial 45a is installed around the effect switching button 45 so as to surround the effect switching button 45 (operation input receiving means, rotary selector). By rotating the jog dial 45a, the player can change the effect content displayed on the liquid crystal display 42, for example.

As shown in FIG. 2, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, there are a power supply control unit 162, a main control board unit 170, a payout device unit 172, a flow path unit 173, a launch control board set 174, and a payout control board unit 176. , The back cover unit 178 and the like are installed. In addition, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, various electronic devices (including a control computer (not shown), external terminal boards 160, power cord (power plug) 164, which constitute the power supply system and control system of the pachinko machine 1, are used. A ground wire (earth terminal) 166, connection wiring (not shown), etc. are installed.

The payout device unit 172 has, for example, a prize ball tank 172a and a prize ball case (without reference numeral), of which the prize ball tank 172a is installed on the upper edge (back side) of the inner frame assembly 7. In the state, the game balls replenished from the replenishment route (not shown) can be stored. The game ball stored in the prize ball tank 172a is guided to the prize ball case through an upper prize ball gutter (not shown). The flow path unit 173 guides the game ball sent out from the payout device unit 172 toward the tray unit 6 on the front side.

Further, the above-mentioned external terminal board 160 is for connecting the pachinko machine 1 to an external electronic device (for example, a data display device, a hall computer, etc.), and from the external terminal board 160, a game of the pachinko machine 1 is performed. Various external information signals (for example, prize ball information, door opening information, symbol confirmation count information, jackpot information, starting port information, etc.) indicating the progress status, maintenance status, etc. are output to external electronic devices. ing.

The power cord 164 secures the power supply (electric power) required for the operation of the pachinko machine 1 by being connected to, for example, a power supply device (for example, AC24V) installed in the island facility of the amusement park. Further, the ground wire 166 is connected to the ground terminal also installed in the island equipment to secure the ground (ground) of the pachinko machine 1.

[Composition of game board unit]
3 and 4 are front views showing the game board unit 8 alone. The game board unit 8 includes a game board 8b as a base, and a game area 8a is formed on the front side of the game board 8b. The game board 8b is made of, for example, a transparent resin plate, and the front surface of the game board 8b is parallel to the glass unit in a state where the game board unit 8 is fixed to the inner frame assembly 7. On the front surface of the game board 8b, the above-mentioned game area 8a is formed inside a launch rail (without reference numeral) installed in a substantially circular shape.

The game area 8a is largely divided into a left side portion, a right side portion and a lower portion. The left side portion of the game area 8a is the first game area (left-handed area) used in the normal game state (low probability non-time reduction state), and the right side portion of the game area 8a is the advantageous game state (big hit game state). , Small hit game state, low probability time shortened state, high probability time shortened state, etc.) is the second game area (right-handed area, specific area). The game ball is guided to the second game area by the guide passage 19e (launch rail, ceiling portion of the game area, guidance portion, etc.) distributed to the second game area. Further, in the game area 8a, the first starting winning opening 26, the starting gate 20, the normal winning opening 22, 24, the variable starting winning device 28 (second starting winning opening), the variable winning device 31 (large winning opening), etc. Are distributed and installed. The starting gate 20 mainly targets and passes a game ball guided from the guide passage 19e to the right-handed area, thereby generating a lottery opportunity for an operation lottery (ordinary symbol lottery).

Of these, the first start winning opening 26 is arranged in the center of the lower portion of the game area 8a. The first starting winning opening 26 is formed by a starting opening unit 300, and the starting opening unit 300 is detachably attached to the board surface of the game board 8b. The starting gate 20, the variable starting winning device 28, and the variable winning device 31 are arranged on the right side portion of the game area 8a.

At the top of the game area, a guide passage 19e is formed based on a section having an entrance area and an exit area for guiding the game ball launched toward the upper part of the game area to the right-handed area by making it possible to regulate the movement direction. ing.

The game ball launched into the game area 8a enters the first start winning opening 26, the normal winning openings 22, 24, passes through the starting gate 20, and is a variable start winning device at the time of operation in the process of its flow down. 28 or a variable winning device 31 at the time of open operation.

Here, the game ball flowing down the left side area of the game area 8a enters the first starting winning opening 26 or the normal winning openings 22 and 24, or is final if it does not enter (win) various winning openings. The ball enters the out port 32. On the other hand, the game ball flowing down the right side area of the game area 8a mainly passes through the start gate 20, enters the out port 19c, enters the variable start winning device 28 at the time of operation, or opens. There is a possibility of entering the variable winning device 31 at the time.

The game ball that has passed through the start gate 20 continuously flows down in the game area 8a, but enters the first start winning opening 26, the normal winning opening 22, 24, the variable starting winning device 28, the variable winning device 31, and the out opening 19c. The ball is collected on the back side of the game board unit 8 through a through hole formed in the game board (plywood material, transparent board, etc. constituting the game board unit 8).

Here, in the present embodiment, due to the configuration of the game area 8a (board surface), when the game ball is to be inserted into the first start winning opening 26 or the normal winning openings 22 and 24, the area on the left side in the game area 8a It is necessary to hit the game ball into (left-handed area) (perform so-called "left-handed").

On the other hand, when a game ball is to be entered into the variable start winning device 28 or the variable winning device 31, the game ball is driven into the area on the right side (right-handed area) in the game area 8a (so-called "right-handed" is executed). There is a need to.

The variable start winning device 28 wins a lottery performed when a predetermined operating condition is satisfied (for example, when the start gate 20 is passed, and the normal symbol is stopped and displayed for a predetermined stop display time in a winning manner. In the case of), the ball can be entered into the second starting winning opening 29 accordingly. The variable start winning device 28 includes a plate-shaped opening / closing member 28a. The opening / closing member 28a reciprocates in the front-rear direction with respect to the board surface by the action of the link mechanism using the solenoid. In the normal state, the opening / closing member 28a is in a retracted position pulled into the inside of the board surface. In this state, the game ball falls without being guided to the second starting winning opening 29 by the opening / closing member 28a. Then, when the variable start winning device 28 is activated (that is, the solenoid is driven), the opening / closing member 28a is displaced to a protruding position protruding from the board surface, and the game ball can roll on the upper surface of the opening / closing member 28a. , The game ball is guided to the second start winning opening 29.

The variable winning device 31 operates when the specified conditions are satisfied (when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the mode of a big hit or a small hit), and enables the ball to enter the big winning opening 31a. The variable winning device 31 has an opening / closing member 31b. The opening / closing member 31b reciprocates in the front-rear direction with respect to the board surface by the action of the link mechanism using the solenoid. Under normal conditions, the opening / closing member 31b is in a protruding position protruding from the board surface toward the player, and at this time, the game ball rolls on the upper surface of the opening / closing member 31b, so that it is impossible to enter the large winning opening 31a. Is. Then, when the variable winning device 31 is activated (that is, the solenoid is driven), the opening / closing member 31b is displaced to the retracted position where it is pulled into the inside of the board surface, and the large winning opening 31a is opened. During this time, the game ball can be entered into the variable winning device 31, and the large winning opening 31a can be entered.

The variable winning device 31 includes a probabilistic gate 31c and a non-probability change gate 31d. Then, when the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31a passes through the probabilistic gate 31c, it is controlled to be in the probable change state after the end of the big hit, and when the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31a passes through the non-probable change gate 31d, it is a big hit. It is controlled to the non-probability change state after the end of. An opening / closing member 31e is provided above the probabilistic gate 31c. The opening / closing member 31e reciprocates in the front-rear direction with respect to the board surface by the action of the link mechanism using the solenoid. In the normal state, the opening / closing member 31e is in a protruding position protruding from the board surface toward the player, and at this time, the game ball rolls on the upper surface of the opening / closing member 31e, so that it cannot pass through the probabilistic gate 31c. There is (ie, it passes through the non-probability gate 31d). Then, when the variable winning device 31 is activated (that is, the solenoid is driven), the opening / closing member 31b is pulled into the inside of the board surface, and the ball can enter the probabilistic gate 31c.

In addition, a liquid crystal display 42 (image display) is installed in the center of the game board unit 8, and various production images including a production design corresponding to a special design are displayed on the liquid crystal display 42. Is displayed.

An effect unit 60 is provided in the upper center of the game area 8a. The effect unit 60 includes a movable body 61. The movable body 61 is movable on the front side of the liquid crystal display 42 between an initial position (position shown in FIG. 3) and a descending position (position shown in FIG. 4) in which free fall is performed from the initial position. Further, the movable body 61 includes movable accessories 64 to 66, and when the movable body 61 falls, the movable accessories 64 to 66 appear in conjunction with each other. When the movable body 61 falls to the descending position, it becomes a character with a sword as a motif as a whole.

In addition, the game area 8a includes the normal winning openings 22 and 24, the first starting winning opening 26, the second starting winning opening 29, the variable winning device 31, the out opening 19c, and the game balls entered in the out opening 32. All the game balls that have been driven in are collected on the back side of the game board unit 8. The collected game balls are discharged from the back side of the pachinko machine 1 to the outside of the frame through an out-passage assembly (not shown), and further join the supply route of the island facility (not shown).

[Explanation of the progress of the game]
In the pachinko machine 1, when the gaming state is the normal state, the player performs a firing operation (so-called left-handed) aiming at the left side of the gaming area. When the player makes a left-handed strike on the handle unit 16 and the game ball enters the first start winning opening 26, the first special symbol display device starts variable display of the first special symbol.

In addition, when the game ball enters (wins) the start winning opening during the period during the variable display of the first special symbol or during the period controlled by the big hit game or the small hit game (the start prize has occurred, but the start is concerned). If the variation display of the first special symbol based on the winning cannot be executed immediately), the variation display of the special symbol based on the entry is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In the variable display of the first special symbol, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type described later) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, "big hit" is displayed. Will be. Further, if a special symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") different from the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes "missing". Even in the variable display of the first special symbol, the small hit symbol may be stopped and displayed at an extremely low rate, and may be configured to be a “small hit”.

After the display result of the variation display of the first special symbol becomes "big hit", it is controlled to the big hit gaming state as an advantageous state advantageous for the player.

In the big hit game state, the big winning opening 31a formed by the variable winning device 31 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state includes the elapsed timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening 31a reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It will continue until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which the large winning opening 31a can be opened in one round, and is also hereinafter referred to as an opening upper limit period. One cycle in which the large winning opening 31a is opened in this way is called a round (round game). In the big hit game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until the predetermined upper limit number (15 times or 2 times) is reached.

In the big hit game state, the player can obtain a prize ball by hitting right and letting the game ball enter the big prize opening 31a. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous it is for the player.

A big hit type is set for "big hit". For example, there are multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and opening upper limit period) of the big winning opening 31a and gaming states (normal state, probability change state (high probability state), small hit rush state, time saving state, etc.) after the big hit gaming state. It is prepared and the jackpot type is set according to these. As the big hit type, a big hit type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained or a big hit type in which a small number of prize balls or almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

After the big hit game state is finished, it may be controlled to a probability change state, a small hit rush state, or a high base state according to the above big hit type.

In the probabilistic state (probability fluctuation state), the probabilistic change control is executed in which the probability that the display result becomes a "big hit" is higher than in the normal state. The probabilistic state is a state in which the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol is improved and the “big hit” is likely to occur, which is a more advantageous state for the player.

In the small hit rush state, the small hit rush control is executed, which is more likely to result in a small hit than in the normal state. In this pachinko machine 1, since a certain amount of prize balls can be obtained even in the small hit game state, the number of prize balls obtained is smaller than that in the big hit game state, but it is an advantageous state for the player.

In the time saving state, control (time saving control) is executed to shorten the average special figure fluctuation time (period in which the special figure is changed) from the normal state (time saving state), and the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is "per normal". Control (high opening control, time saving control) that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening 29 is also executed by improving the probability of becoming The time saving state is a state in which the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol is improved, which is advantageous for the player.

In the probabilistic state, small hit rush state, and time saving state, one of the end conditions such as the execution of the change display of the special symbol a predetermined number of times and the start of the next big hit game state is satisfied first. Continue until. The condition that the end condition is that the variable display of the special symbol has been executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as a number cut (number cut probability change, etc.).

The normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state, a probability variation state, a small hit rush state, and a time saving state, which is advantageous for the player, and the display result in the variable display of the special symbol is The pachinko machine 1 such as the probability of becoming a "big hit" is the same as the initial setting state of the pachinko machine 1 (when the predetermined recovery process is not executed after the power is turned on, for example, when the system is reset). It is a controlled state.

When the big hit game is finished and the game state is controlled to the probability change state, the small hit rush state, or the time saving state, it is advantageous for the player to perform a firing operation (right-handed) aiming at the right side of the game area. When the player makes a right-handed strike on the handle unit 16 and the game ball passes through the start gate 20, the normal symbol display starts to display the fluctuation of the normal symbol. In addition, when the game ball passes through the start gate 20 during the period during the execution of the change display of the normal symbol of the previous time (the game ball has passed through the start gate 20, but the change display of the normal symbol based on the passage cannot be executed immediately. In the case), the variation display of the ordinary symbol based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In this variable display of ordinary symbols, if a specific ordinary symbol (design per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "per ordinary symbol". On the other hand, if the normal symbol other than the normal symbol (the normal symbol lost symbol) is stopped and displayed as the confirmed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "normal symbol lost". When it becomes "per ordinary figure", the opening control is performed so that the variable start winning device 28 is in the open state for a predetermined period (the second start winning opening 29 is in the open state).

When the game ball enters the second start winning opening 29, the variation display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device is started.

In the variable display of the second special symbol, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type described later) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, "big hit" is displayed. If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol, for example, "2") different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes "small hit". Further, if a special symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes "missing".

After the display result of the variation display of the second special symbol becomes "big hit", it is controlled to the big hit gaming state as an advantageous state advantageous for the player. After the display result of the variation display of the second special symbol becomes "small hit", it is controlled to the small hit game state.

In the small hit game state, the large winning opening 31a formed by the variable winning device 31 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. As with the big hit type, the small hit type may be provided for the "small hit".

After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the display result of the variation display of the second special symbol is continuously controlled to the game state before the "small hit" (however, "" If the variation display of the special symbol when the "small hit" occurs is the variation display of the special symbol of the predetermined number of times in the number-of-times cut, the game state is naturally changed).

The gaming state may change based on the fact that the gaming ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area in the big winning opening) during the big hit game state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, it may be controlled to a probable change state after the big hit game state.

[Progress of production]
In the pachinko machine 1, various effects (effects of notifying the progress of the game and enlivening the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the liquid crystal display 42, and in addition to or instead of the display, audio output from the speakers 54a to 54d, various lamps 46, 50, and board lamps. It may be performed by the operation of 53 or the like.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, in the effect symbol display area of "left", "middle", and "right" provided on the liquid crystal display 42, the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is performed. Corresponding to the start of the variable display of, the variable display by the left effect symbol, the middle effect symbol, and the right effect symbol is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as the confirmed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the first special symbol or the variable display of the second special symbol, the confirmed effect symbol (three) which is the display result of the variable display of the effect symbol. The combination of the effect symbols) is also stopped and displayed (derived).

In the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the effect symbol, the variable display mode of the effect symbol may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display for an effect symbol that has not yet been stopped and displayed when the effect symbol that has been stopped and displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination described later. It is an aspect that is continuing.

In addition, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display of the effect symbol. In the pachinko machine 1, the ratio at which the display result (display result of the variable display of the special symbol or the display result of the variable display of the effect symbol) becomes "big hit" according to the effect mode (also called jackpot reliability or jackpot expectation). Multiple types of reach effects with different characteristics are executed. Reach effects include, for example, normal reach and super reach, which has a higher hit reliability than normal reach.

When the display result of the variable display of the special symbol is "big hit", a definite effect symbol that is a predetermined jackpot combination is derived as the display result of the variable display of the effect symbol on the screen of the liquid crystal display 42. (The display result of the variable display of the effect symbol is "big hit"). As an example, the same effect symbols (for example, "7") are aligned and stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in the effect symbol display areas of "left", "middle", and "right".

In the case of "probability change jackpot" which is controlled to the probability change state after the end of the jackpot game state, an odd number of production symbols (for example, "7" etc.) are all stopped and displayed, and the probability change state is changed after the end of the jackpot game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", even-numbered production symbols (for example, "6") may be stopped and displayed. In this case, the odd-numbered effect symbol is also referred to as a probable variation symbol, and the even-numbered effect symbol is also referred to as a non-probability variation symbol (normal symbol). After the non-probability pattern becomes the reach mode, the promotion effect that finally becomes the "probability change jackpot" may be executed.

When the display result of the variable display of the special symbol is "small hit", the final effect symbol (for example, a predetermined small hit combination) is displayed as the display result of the variable display of the effect symbol on the screen of the liquid crystal display 42. , "1 3 5", etc.) are derived (the display result of the variation display of the effect symbol is "small hit"). As an example, the effect symbols constituting the chance eyes are stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in the effect symbol display areas of "left", "middle", and "right". In addition, when the display result of the variation display of the special symbol becomes "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit type of the big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state) and when it becomes "small hit". Then, a common definite effect symbol may be derived and displayed.

When the display result of the variable display of the special symbol is "missing", the variable display mode of the effect symbol is not the reach mode, and the display result of the variable display of the effect symbol is a definite effect symbol of the non-reach combination. (Also referred to as "non-reach loss") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the effect symbol may be "non-reach loss"). In addition, when the display result is "missing", after the variable display mode of the effect symbol becomes the reach mode, the display result of the variable display of the effect symbol is a predetermined reach combination ("reach loss") that is not a big hit combination. The confirmed effect symbol (also referred to as) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the effect symbol may be "reach loss").

The effect that the pachinko machine 1 can perform includes displaying a hold display. Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability is executed during the variable display of the effect symbol. The notice effect includes a notice effect that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution, and a look-ahead advance notice effect that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display before execution (variation display in which execution is suspended). As the look-ahead notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the hold display to a mode different from the usual mode may be executed.

Further, in the liquid crystal display 42, one variation display is simulated as a plurality of variation displays by temporarily stopping the effect symbol during the variation display of the effect symbol and then restarting the variation display. A pseudo-continuous production may be executed.

Even during the big hit game state, the big hit middle effect that notifies the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit middle effect, an effect of notifying the number of rounds and a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state is improved may be executed. Further, even during the small hit game state, the small hit medium effect for notifying the small hit game state is executed. It should be noted that the big hit game during the small hit game state and in some big hit types (the big hit type of the big hit game state having the same aspect as the small hit game state, for example, the big hit type in which the subsequent game state is a highly accurate state). By executing a common effect depending on the state, the player may not know whether the current state is in the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, by executing a common effect after the end of the small hit game state and after the end of the big hit game state, it is not possible to distinguish between the high probability state and the low probability state. You may.

Further, for example, when the variable display of the special symbol is not executed, the demo (demonstration) image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 42 (the customer waiting demo effect is executed).

[Control configuration]
Next, the configuration related to the control of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing various electronic devices mounted on the pachinko machine 1.

As shown in FIG. 6, the pachinko machine 1 includes a main control device 70 (main control computer) that is the center of control operation, and the main control device 70 mainly controls the progress of the game in the pachinko machine 1. It has a function to control. The main control device 70 is built in the main control board unit 170.

Further, the main control device 70 is equipped with a circuit board (main control board) on which a main control CPU 72, which is a central arithmetic processing unit, is mounted. The main control CPU 72 includes a ROM 74 and a RAM (main control board) together with a CPU core and registers (not shown). It is configured as an LSI that integrates semiconductor memories such as RWM) 76. Further, the main control device 70 is equipped with a random number generator 75 and a sampling circuit 77. Of these, the random number generator 75 generates a hardware random number (for example, 0 to 65535 in decimal notation) for a big hit determination of a special symbol lottery or a hit determination of a normal symbol lottery, and the random number generated here. Is input to the main control CPU 72 through the sampling circuit 77. In addition, the main control device 70 is equipped with peripheral ICs such as an input / output (I / O) port 79, a clock generation circuit (not shown), and a counter / timer circuit (CTC), which are circuits together with the main control CPU 72. It is mounted on the board. A signal transmission path, a power supply path, a control bus, and the like are formed as wiring patterns on the circuit board (or the inner layer portion).

The starting gate 20 is integrally provided with a gate switch 78 for detecting the passage of the game ball. Further, the game board unit 8 is provided with a first start winning opening switch 80 corresponding to the first starting winning opening 26. Further, a second start winning opening switch 82 is provided corresponding to the second starting winning opening 29. The first start winning opening switch 80 detects the entry of a game ball into the first starting winning opening 26, and the second starting winning opening switch 82 detects the entry of a game ball into the second starting winning opening 29. do. Further, a count switch 84 is provided corresponding to the variable winning device 31. The count switch 84 is for detecting the entry of a game ball into the variable winning device 31 (large winning opening) and counting the number thereof. Further, the probability change switch 85 detects a game ball that has passed through the probability change gate 31c, and the non-probability change switch 86 detects a game ball that has passed through the non-probability change gate 31d.

Similarly, the game board unit 8 is equipped with a normal winning opening switch 81 for detecting the entry of a game ball into the ordinary winning opening 22 and the ordinary winning opening 24. As for the ordinary winning opening 22 and the ordinary winning opening 24, a configuration in which a common ordinary winning opening switch 81 is used is given as an example, but for example, two winning opening switches are installed to provide the ordinary winning opening 22 and 24, respectively. The entry of the game ball may be detected individually.

In any case, the winning detection signals of these switches are input to the main control CPU 72 via an input / output driver (not shown). Due to the configuration of the game board unit 8, in the present embodiment, the winning detection signals from the gate switch 78, the normal winning opening switch 81, the probabilistic change switch 85, and the non-probability changing switch 86 pass through the panel relay terminal plate 87. The panel relay terminal plate 87 is provided with a wiring pattern, a connection terminal, and the like for relaying each winning detection signal.

Normal symbol display device 33, normal symbol operation storage lamp 33a, first special symbol display device 34, second special symbol display device 35, first special symbol operation storage lamp 34a, second special symbol operation storage lamp 35a, and game status display. The display operation of the device 38 is controlled based on the control signal from the main control CPU 72. The main control CPU 72 outputs control signals for the display devices 33, 34, 35, 38 and the lamps 33a, 34a, 35a according to the progress of the game, and controls the lighting state of each LED. Further, these display devices 33, 34, 35, 38 and the lamps 33a, 34a, 35a are installed in the game board unit 8 in a state of being mounted on one integrated display board 89 as described above, and are integrated. A control signal is transmitted from the main control CPU 72 by relaying the panel relay terminal plate 87 to the display board 89.

Further, the game board unit 8 opens and closes the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 88 that displaces the opening / closing member 28a that guides the game ball to the second starting winning opening 29 in the variable starting winning device 28, and the probability change gate 31c in the variable winning device 31. A probabilistic gate solenoid 90 that displaces the opening / closing member 31e, and a large winning opening solenoid 97 that displaces the opening / closing member 31b that opens / closes the large winning opening 31a in the variable winning device 31 are provided. The ordinary electric accessory solenoid 88, the solenoid 90 for the probability change gate, and the solenoid 97 for the large winning opening operate (excite) based on the control signal from the main control CPU 72, and each opening / closing member is set to the protruding position (first position). It is displaced from the retracted position (second position). The solenoids 88, 90, and 97 are also relayed through the panel relay terminal plate 87, and control signals are transmitted from the main control CPU 72.

In addition, a glass frame opening switch 91 is installed in the integrated door unit 4, and a plastic frame opening switch 93 is installed in the inner frame assembly 7. When the integrated door unit 4 is independently opened, the contact signal from the glass frame opening switch 91 is input to the main control device 70 (main control CPU 72), and the inner frame assembly 7 is released from the outer frame unit 2. Then, the contact signal from the plastic frame release switch 93 is input to the main control device 70 (main control CPU 72). The main control CPU 72 can detect the open state of the integrated door unit 4 and the inner frame assembly 7 from these contact signals. When the main control CPU 72 detects the open state of the integrated door unit 4 and the inner frame assembly 7, the main control CPU 72 generates a door open information signal as an external information signal.

A payout control device 92 is provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 1 (payout means). The payout control device 92 (payout control computer) controls the operation of the payout device unit 172 described above. The payout control device 92 is equipped with a circuit board (payout control board) on which the payout control CPU 94 is mounted, and the payout control CPU 94 is also an LSI in which semiconductor memories such as ROM 96 and RAM 98 are integrated together with a CPU core (not shown). It is configured. The payout control device 92 (payout control CPU 94) controls the operation of the payout device unit 172 based on the prize ball instruction command from the main control CPU 72, and causes the payout operation of the requested number of game balls to be executed. The main control CPU 72 generates a prize ball information signal as an external information signal together with the prize ball instruction command.

A payout device board 100 is installed together with a payout motor 102 (for example, a stepping motor, a payout means) in a prize ball case (not shown) of the payout device unit 172, and a drive circuit of the payout motor 102 is mounted on the payout device board 100. It is provided. The payout device board 100 specifically controls the rotation angle of the payout motor 102 based on the payout number instruction signal from the payout control device 92 (payout control CPU 94), and pays the instructed number of game balls from the prize ball case. Let me put it out. The paid-out game ball is sent to the saucer unit 6 through the payout flow path in the flow path unit 173.

Further, for example, a payout path ball out switch 104 is installed at an upstream position of the prize ball case, and a payout counting switch 106 is installed at a downstream position of the payout motor 102. Each time the prize ball is actually paid out by driving the payout motor 102, a counting signal from the payout counting switch 106 is input to the payout device board 100. Further, when the ball is broken at the upstream position of the prize ball case, the contact signal from the payout path ball out switch 104 is input to the payout device board 100. The payout device board 100 transmits the input counting signal and contact signal to the payout control device 92 (payout control CPU 94). The payout control CPU 94 can detect the actual number of payouts and the out-of-ball state based on the signal received from the payout device board 100.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, for example, a full tank switch 161 is installed inside the lower plate 6c (the position of the back when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 1). The prize balls (game balls) actually paid out are discharged to the upper plate 6b through the flow path unit 173, but when the upper plate 6b is filled with the game balls, the game balls paid out more than that are described above. It flows into the lower plate 6c as described above. Further, when the lower plate 6c is filled with the game balls, the full tank switch 161 is turned on, and the full tank detection signal is input to the payout control device 92 (payout control CPU 94). In response to this, the payout control CPU 94 temporarily suspends further prize ball operations even if it receives a prize ball instruction command from the main control CPU 72, and stores the remaining number of unpaid prize balls in the RAM 98. The memory of the RAM 98 can be backed up even when the power is turned off, and even if a power failure (including a momentary power failure) occurs during the game, the information on the remaining number of unpaid prize balls will not be lost. ..

Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a firing solenoid 110 is installed together with a firing control board 108. Further, a ball feed solenoid 111 is provided in the saucer unit 6. The launch control board 108, the launch solenoid 110, and the ball feed solenoid 111 constitute the launch control board set 174 described above, and the launch control board 108 is provided with a drive circuit for the launch solenoid 110 and the ball feed solenoid 111. ing. Of these, the ball feed solenoid 111 performs an operation of feeding the game balls stored in the tray unit 6 one by one to a predetermined launch position in the launcher case. Further, the launch solenoid 110 strikes the game balls sent out to the launch position, and continuously (intermittently) launches the game balls one by one toward the game area 8a as described above. The firing interval of the game balls is, for example, an interval of about 0.6 seconds (within 100 balls in one minute).

On the other hand, the handle unit 16 located on the front side of the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a firing lever volume 112, a touch sensor 114, and a firing stop switch 116. Of these, the firing lever volume 112 generates an analog signal proportional to the amount of operation (so-called stroke) of the firing handle by the player. Further, the touch sensor 114 detects that the player's body is touching the handle unit 16 (launching handle) from the change in capacitance, and outputs the detection signal. Then, the launch stop switch 116 generates a launch stop signal (contact signal) according to the operation of the player.

A firing relay terminal plate 118 is installed in the saucer unit 6, and each signal from the firing lever volume 112, the touch sensor 114, and the firing stop switch 116 is transmitted to the firing control board 108 via the firing relay terminal plate 118. Will be done. Further, the drive signal from the launch control board 108 is applied to the ball feed solenoid 111 via the launch relay terminal plate 118. When the player operates the firing handle, an analog signal (which may be an encoded digital signal) is generated by the firing lever volume 112 according to the amount of operation, and the firing solenoid 110 is driven based on the signal at this time. As a result, the strength with which the game ball is launched is adjusted according to the amount of operation by the player. The drive circuit of the launch control board 108 stops driving the launch solenoid 110 when the detection signal from the touch sensor 114 is off (low level) or when the launch stop signal is input from the launch stop switch 116. do. In addition to this, the launch relay terminal board 118 is connected to the game ball rental device connection terminal board 120, and when the card unit is not connected to the game ball rental device connection terminal board 120, the launch control board is also connected. The drive circuit of 108 stops driving the firing solenoid 110.

Further, the saucer unit 6 has a built-in frequency display board 122 and a lending / returning switch board 123. Of these, the frequency display board 122 is provided with a display unit (7-segment LED for 3 digits) of the frequency display unit. Further, a switch module connected to the ball lending button 10 and the return button 12 is mounted on the lending / returning switch board 123, and when the ball lending button 10 or the return button 12 is operated, the operation signal is lent out. And, it is transmitted from the return switch board 123 to the card unit via the game ball or the like rental device connection terminal board 120. Further, from the card unit, a frequency signal representing the remaining frequency of the valuable medium is transmitted to the frequency display board 122 via the game ball or the like lending device connection terminal board 120. A display circuit (not shown) on the frequency display board 122 drives the display based on the frequency signal and numerically displays the remaining frequency of the valuable medium. Further, when the valuable medium is not inserted in the card unit or the remaining frequency of the inserted valuable medium becomes 0, the display circuit of the frequency display board 122 drives the display to display a demo (valuable medium). It is also possible to perform a display urging the input of.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with an effect control device 124 (effect control computer) as a control configuration. The effect control device 124 controls the effect as the game progresses in the pachinko machine 1. The effect control device 124 is also equipped with a circuit board (composite sub-control board) on which the effect control CPU 126, which is a central arithmetic processing unit, is mounted. The effect control CPU 126 has a built-in semiconductor memory such as ROM 128 and RAM 130 as a main memory together with a CPU core (not shown). The effect control device 124 is provided at a position covered by the back cover unit 178 on the back side of the pachinko machine 1.

Further, the effect control device 124 is equipped with an input / output driver (not shown) and various peripheral ICs, as well as a lamp drive circuit 132 and an acoustic drive circuit 134. The effect control CPU 126 controls the effect based on the command for effect transmitted from the main control CPU 72, gives commands to the lamp drive circuit 132 and the acoustic drive circuit 134, and emits various lamps 46, 50 and the board lamp 53. It is processed to actually output sound effects, voices, and the like from the speakers 54a to 54d.

The effect control device 124 and the main control device 70 are connected to each other via, for example, a communication harness (not shown). However, communication between them is performed in only one direction from the main control device 70 to the effect control device 124, and communication in the opposite direction is not performed. The communication harness may adopt a parallel format according to the bus width of various commands transmitted from the main control device 70 to the effect control device 124, or each driver IC (I / O). The serial format may be adopted according to the hardware configuration of.

The lamp drive circuit 132 includes switching elements such as PWM (pulse width modulation) ICs and MOSFETs (not shown), and the lamp drive circuit 132 switches (or duty switches) the drive voltage applied to various lamps including LEDs. ), And manage the operation such as light emission and blinking. In addition to the lamps 46 and 50, the various lamps include a board surface lamp 53 for decoration and production installed in the game board unit 8. The board lamp 53 corresponds to an LED built in the effect unit, a variable start winning device 28, a variable winning device 31, and the like.

Further, the acoustic drive circuit 134 is, for example, a sound generator having a built-in sound ROM, an acoustic control IC, an amplifier, etc. (not shown), and the acoustic drive circuit 134 drives speakers 54a to 54d to output acoustics.

In the present embodiment, the glass frame illuminated board 136 is installed on the inner surface of the integrated door unit 4, and the drive signals from the lamp drive circuit 132 and the acoustic drive circuit 134 pass through the glass frame illuminated board 136 to various lamps 46. , 50 and the speakers 54a to 54d. Further, the effect switching button 45 is connected to the glass frame illuminated board 136, and when the player operates the effect switching button 45, the contact signal is input to the effect control device 124 through the glass frame illuminated board 136. To. Further, a jog dial 45a is connected to the glass frame illuminated substrate 136, and when the player rotates the jog dial 45a, the rotation signal is input to the effect control device 124 through the glass frame illuminated substrate 136. Here, an example in which the effect switching button 45 and the jog dial 45a are connected to the glass frame illuminated board 136 is given, but when the saucer illumination board is installed, the effect switching button 45 and the jog dial 45a are attached to the saucer illumination board. It may be connected.

In addition, a panel illuminated board 138 is installed in the game board unit 8, and a board lamp 53 is connected to the panel illuminated board 138. The drive signal from the lamp drive circuit 132 is applied to the board lamp 53 via the panel illumination board 138.

Further, the effect unit 60 is controlled by the effect control CPU 126. The effect control CPU 126 controls the lighting of the motor for driving the movable body 61 of the effect unit 60 and the LED built in the movable body 61.

The liquid crystal display 42 is installed on the back side of the game board unit 8, and its display screen can be visually recognized through a substantially rectangular opening formed in the game board unit 8. Further, an inverter board 158 is installed on the back side of the game board unit 8, and the inverter board 158 generates an AC power supply applied to the backlight (for example, a cold cathode tube) of the liquid crystal display 42. Further, an effect display control device 144 is installed on the back side of the game board unit 8, and the display operation by the liquid crystal display 42 is controlled by the effect display control device 144. The effect display control device 144 is equipped with a circuit board (effect display control board) on which a display processor VDP152 is mounted, together with a display control CPU 146 which is a general-purpose central processing unit. Of these, the display control CPU 146 is configured as an LSI in which semiconductor memories such as ROM 148 and RAM 150 are integrated together with a CPU core (not shown). Further, the VDP 152 is configured as an LSI in which semiconductor memories such as an image ROM 154 and a VRAM 156 are integrated together with a processor core (not shown). The VRAM 156 can use a part of the storage area as a frame buffer.

The ROM 128 of the effect control CPU 126 stores a basic program for controlling the effect, and the effect control CPU 126 executes the control of the effect according to this program. As described above, the control of the effect includes the control of the effect using various lamps 46, 50 and the like and the speakers 54a to 54d, and also includes the control of the effect by displaying an image using the liquid crystal display 42. The effect control CPU 126 transmits basic information about the effect (for example, an effect number) to the display control CPU 146, and the display control CPU 146 that receives this transmits a concrete image for effect based on the basic information. Control the display.

The display control CPU 146 outputs a more detailed control signal to the VDP 152. Upon receiving this, the VDP 152 accesses the image ROM 154 based on the control signal, reads out necessary image data from the image ROM 154, and transfers the necessary image data to the VRAM 156. Further, the VDP 152 expands the image data on the VRAM 156 into a frame buffer for each frame (still image per unit time), and based on the image data buffered here, each pixel (full color pixel) of the liquid crystal display 42 is displayed. Drive individually.

In addition, a power supply control unit 162 (power supply control means) is provided on the back side of the inner frame assembly 7. The power supply control unit 162 has a built-in switching power supply circuit, and when external power (for example, AC24V, etc.) is taken from the island equipment through the power cord 164, necessary power (for example, DC + 34V, + 12V, etc.) can be generated from the external power. The electric power generated by the power supply control unit 162 is distributed to the main control device 70, the payout control device 92, the effect control device 124, and the inverter board 158. Further, electric power is supplied to the launch control board 108 via the payout control device 92, and electric power is supplied to the card unit via the game ball or the like rental device connection terminal board 120. The low voltage power for logic (for example, DC + 5V) is generated by a power supply IC (3-terminal regulator or the like) built in each device. Further, as described above, the power supply control unit 162 is grounded (grounded) to the island equipment through the ground wire 166.

The external terminal board 160 is connected to the payout control device 92, and various external information signals generated by the main control device 70 (main control CPU 72) are external from the external terminal board 160 via the payout control device 92. It is to be output to. The main control device 70 (main control CPU 72) and the payout control device 92 (payout control CPU 94) can output an external information signal to the outside of the pachinko machine 1 through the external terminal board 160. The signals output from the external terminal board 160 are aggregated by, for example, a hall computer (not shown) in the amusement park. Although the configuration via the payout control device 92 is taken as an example here, the configuration may be such that the external information signal is directly output from the main control device 70 to the external terminal board 160.

[Explanation of production unit]
Next, the configuration of the effect unit 60 will be described in detail.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the effect unit 60 in a state where the movable body 61 is located at the initial position. FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the effect unit 60 in a state where the movable body 61 is located at the lowered position. Note that FIGS. 6 and 7 are partially omitted for the purpose of explaining the present invention (in particular, the state in which the cover covering the front surface side of the shock absorbing mechanism 63 is removed is shown).

As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the effect unit 60 includes a movable body 61, a movable device 62 for moving the movable body 61, and a shock absorbing mechanism 63 for absorbing the impact applied to the freely dropped movable body 61. It is equipped with. The movable device 62 is provided on the shaft side of the integrated door unit 4b (in other words, the left side of the game area), and the shock absorbing mechanism 63 is provided on the free end side of the integrated door unit 4b (in other words, the right side of the game area). Has been done. The movable body 61 is provided between the movable device 62 and the shock absorbing mechanism 63.

The movable body 61 is movable between an initial position and a descending position that is displaced by free fall from the initial position. The movable body displaced to the descending position returns to the initial position by ascending by the movable device 62. The movable body 61 includes movable accessories 64 to 66. When the movable body 61 falls to the descending position, the movable accessories 64 to 66 appear from the back side of the front cover 67 of the movable body 61 in conjunction with the fall of the movable body 61. Specifically, the movable accessory 64 protrudes upward in conjunction with the fall of the movable body 61, and the movable accessory 65 rotates clockwise and the movable accessory 66 rotates counterclockwise to perform the movable accessory. The object 65 and the movable accessory 66 are integrated. That is, the movement by the movable body 61 includes not only the movement in the vertical direction but also the movement by the movable accessories 64 to 66. Then, when the movable body 61 falls to the descending position due to such a movement, it becomes a character with a sword as a motif as a whole. An LED or a lens is incorporated in the front cover 67, and the LED emits light when the movable body 61 is movable or when a specific fluctuation pattern is selected.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory view of a state in which the movable device 62 is viewed from the inside.

As shown in FIG. 8, the movable device 62 is interlocked with the drive of the motor 200, which is a drive source for moving the movable body 61 from the descending position to the initial position, a pair of shafts 201 extending in the vertical direction, and the motor 200. It is provided with a movable body ascending lift 202 that pushes the movable body 61 from the descending position to the initial position. A guide portion 61a is provided at one end of the movable body 61 to guide the movable body 61 so that the movable direction of the movable body 61 is in the vertical direction. The guide portion 61a is inserted through the shaft 201. As a result, the movable body 61 is movable in the vertical direction along the axis 201.

Further, the movable body ascending lift 202 is also pivotally supported by the shaft 201, and is movable in the vertical direction along the shaft 201. Further, the movable body 61 is held in the initial position by the action of the stopper 203. Then, when the assist by the stopper 203 is released by the drive of the solenoid 204, the movable body 61 freely falls to the descending position.

Then, when the movable body 61 that has fallen to the descending position is moved to the initial position, the motor 200 is driven. When the motor 200 is driven, the drive belt 205 is driven in conjunction with the motor 200. When the drive belt 205 is driven, the movable body lift lift 202 is lifted. When the movable body raising lift 202 is raised, the movable body 61 is pushed up to the initial position. When the movable body 61 is pushed up to the initial position, the movable body 61 is held again by the stopper 203. Then, after pushing up the movable body 61 to the initial position, the movable body ascending lift 202 returns to the descending position.

The effect control CPU 126 is, for example, when a specific variation pattern having a higher expectation of big hit than other variation patterns is selected, or when a step-up effect in which the mode of the effect changes stepwise is executed, the effect switching button 45 is used. When the effect switching button 45 is operated during the execution of the operation effect, the movable body 61 is freely dropped from the initial position to the descending position. Then, the effect control CPU 126 returns the movable body 61 from the descending position to the initial position at the end of the fluctuation.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the shock absorbing mechanism 63 is viewed from the inside.

As shown in FIG. 9, a shock absorbing piece 61b is provided at the other end of the movable body 61. The shock absorbing piece 61b projects in the falling direction (that is, downward). Further, the shock absorbing mechanism 63 includes a shock absorbing member 206. The shock absorbing member 206 is formed of an elastic member such as rubber or silicon. Further, the impact absorbing member 206 is arranged on the drop path of the impact absorbing piece 61b. Then, when the movable body 61 falls from the initial position, the shock absorbing piece 61b falls on the shock absorbing member 206 and comes into contact with the shock absorbing member 206. As a result, the movable body 61 stops at the descending position while absorbing the impact of the fall.

The shock absorbing mechanism 63 includes a cover 207 that covers the front surface side. The cover 207 is provided with a recess 207a that faces the movable body 61 and extends vertically. The shock absorbing piece 61b is housed in the gap of the recess 207a so as not to come into contact with the inner wall of the recess 207a. The relative positional relationship is set so that the shock absorbing piece 61b does not come into contact with the inner wall of the recess 207a even if the movable body 61 moves between the initial position and the descending position.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a state in which the movable body 61 with the front cover 67 removed is located at the initial position. FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a state in which the movable body 61 with the front cover 67 removed is located in the lowered position.

As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the movable body 61 includes a plurality of parts. Specifically, it is detected that the movable arm 208 for returning the movable accessories 64 to 66 to the initial position, the motor 209 and the gear 210 for moving the movable arm 208, and the movable arm 208 have returned to the initial values. It is equipped with a photo sensor 211, a pair of rotating arms 212 for rotating the movable accessories 65 and 66, a gearbox 213 for moving the movable accessories 64 up and down, and the like.

Then, when the movable body 61 freely falls, the movable arm 208 rotates counterclockwise, and in conjunction with this, the movable accessory 64 projects upward via the gear in the gear box 213. Further, the rotating arm 212 moves in the groove-shaped guide 214, and the movable accessories 65 and 66 rotate in conjunction with the movement.

When the movable body 61 returns to the initial position, the motor 209 is driven and the movable arm 208 rotates clockwise via the gear 210. Then, the movable accessory 64 moves downward via the gear in the gear box 213 in conjunction with the rotation of the movable arm 208, and the movable accessory 64 is housed in the back side of the front cover 67 of the movable body 61. Further, the rotating arm 212 moves in the guide 214 in conjunction with the rotation of the movable arm 208, and the movable accessories 65 and 66 are housed in the back side of the front cover 67 of the movable body 61. Then, as described above, the movable body 61 rises toward the initial position by driving the motor 200.

The timing of movement of the movable accessories 64 to 66 and the timing of movement of the movable body 61 are not limited to the timings shown in the present embodiment, and can be appropriately set according to the mode of production and the flow of game processing. ..

FIG. 12 is a front view showing a state in which the movable body 61 with the front cover 67 removed is located at the initial position. FIG. 13 is a front view showing a state in which the movable body 61 with the front cover 67 removed is located at the lowered position.

As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the plurality of parts provided on the movable body 61 have a region 215 on one side and a region 215 on one side with a vertical center line L extending vertically extending the arrangement area of the parts of the movable body 61 as a boundary. When partitioned into the side area 216, the one side area 215 is arranged so that the number of parts is larger than that of the other side area 216.

In particular, the parts for moving the relatively heavy movable accessories 64 to 65 (that is, the parts for moving the movable body 61) such as the motor 209, the gear 210, the movable arm 208, and the photo sensor 211 are on one side. It is arranged in the area 215 of. As a result, the center of gravity of the movable body 61 is located in the region 215 on one side.

Further, in the movable body 61, a plurality of parts such as the motor 209, the gear 210, the movable arm 208, and the photo sensor 211 are attached by screws whose axial direction is orthogonal to the movable direction of the movable body 61 (that is, the front-rear direction). Has been done. By attaching in this way, it is possible to prevent the screw from coming off due to the impact when the movable body 61 is freely dropped.

Since the rotary arm 212 is arranged symmetrically and the gearbox 213 is provided on the center line L, it does not contribute to the position of the center of gravity of the movable body 61. Further, the connection direction of the connector for connecting the illuminated parts used in the movable body 61 is in the left-right direction, and moreover, many parts such as the cover of the movable body 61 can be assembled from the front-rear direction. There is. In this way, by crossing the connecting direction of the connector and the assembling direction of the cover with the moving direction of the movable body 61, it is prevented that they fall off due to an impact.

As described above, the movable body 61 has a configuration in which the center of gravity is located on one side when comparing one side and the other side with the vertical center line L extending vertically as a boundary, so that the center of gravity is located on the other side. It is possible to make the moment acting on the shaft 201 smaller than in the case of the configuration. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the load on the shaft 201 can be reduced. This makes it possible to prevent malfunction of the movable body due to a defect such as breakage of the shaft 201. Further, since the load on the shaft 201 when raising the movable body 61 can be reduced, the movable body 61 can be raised without increasing the torque of the motor 200. Further, when the movable body 61 freely falls, the load on the portion falling on the shock absorbing member 206 can be reduced, and damage to the parts can be prevented.

Further, the movable body 61 can connect one end and the other end (in other words, one end side and the other end side) in the left-right direction without using the vertical center line L extending vertically as a boundary. Even when compared, the position of the center of gravity is closer to one end. Since the center of gravity is closer to the end on one side, the moment acting on the shaft 201 can be made smaller than in the case where the center of gravity is close to the end on the other side. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the load on the shaft 201 can be reduced. This makes it possible to prevent malfunction of the movable body due to a defect such as breakage of the shaft 201. Further, since the load on the shaft 201 when raising the movable body 61 can be reduced, the movable body 61 can be raised without increasing the torque of the motor 200. Further, when the movable body 61 freely falls, the load on the portion falling on the shock absorbing member 206 can be reduced, and damage to the parts can be prevented.

That is, in the present invention, in both the case where the movable body is divided by the center line and one side and the other side are compared, and the case where the movable body is compared between one side and the other side without being separated by the center line, it is on one side. By locating the center of gravity, it is possible to reduce the load on the shaft of the movable body that can move with one side as the shaft. In particular, in the present invention, the movable body 61 is configured to move in conjunction with the execution of the effect, but the movable body 61 is movable when the game state in which the selection rate of the variable pattern in which the movable body 61 is movable is high. When the frequency becomes high, the load on the shaft 201 can be reduced.

[Composition of start port unit]
Next, the configuration of the starting port unit 300 will be described in detail.

FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the starting port unit 300. FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the base member 301 included in the starting port unit 300. FIG. 16 is an exploded perspective view of the starting port unit 300.

In the present embodiment, a starting port unit 300 for forming the first starting winning opening 26 is provided. The starting port unit 300 is attached to the board surface of the game board 8b.

The starting port unit 300 includes a base member 301, a front decoration 302, and a seal 303. The base member 301 is detachably screwed to the surface of the game board 8b via the screw holes 301a.

A pair of winning opening forming pins 304 extending in the front-rear direction are attached to the base member 301. When the front decoration 302 is attached to the base member 301, a region defined by the base member 301, the front decoration 302, and the winning opening forming pin 304 is formed. Then, the area concerned is designated as the first starting winning opening 26. The winning opening forming pin 304 is made of metal. Therefore, by deforming the winning opening forming pin 304, the winning rate to the first starting winning opening 26 set at the time of shipment of the pachinko machine 1 can be changed. Specifically, if the winning opening forming pin 304 is widened to both the left and right sides, the winning rate increases, and if the winning opening forming pin 304 is narrowed from both the left and right sides, the winning rate decreases.

Further, the base member 301 is formed with a ball passage 305 through which the game ball won in the first starting winning opening 26 passes. The game ball that has passed through the ball passage 305 is detected by the first start winning opening switch 80 provided on the back side of the board surface of the game board 8b, and is collected after the detection.

A sticking surface 302a of the seal 303 is provided on the front surface of the front decoration 302. A sticking surface 302a of the seal 303, which has substantially the same shape as the shape of the seal 303 and is slightly larger than the seal 303, is formed on the front surface of the front decoration 302.

The sticking surface 302a is formed in a step portion lower than the surrounding surface (that is, a recessed portion formed in the front surface of the front decoration 302), and the step portion becomes a step corresponding to the thickness of the seal 303. There is.

Further, a positioning guide 302b is formed on the sticking surface 302a of the seal 303, and a notch having substantially the same shape as the shape of the positioning guide 302b is formed on the seal 303.

When the seal 303 is attached to the attachment surface 302a, the seal 303 can be attached at an accurate position by inserting the notch of the seal 303 into the positioning guide 302b. The surface of the seal 303 is a flat surface, and when the seal 303 is attached to the attachment surface 302a, there is no step between the surface of the seal 303 and the surrounding surface. As a result, when the seal 303 is attached to the front decoration 302, the front surface of the front decoration 302 becomes a flat surface or a substantially flat surface.

Three screw holes 302c are formed on the sticking surface 302a, and the front decoration 302 is detachably screwed to the front side of the base member 301 by screws 306 through the screw holes 302c. The positioning pin 301b formed on the front surface of the base member 301 is inserted into the positioning hole 302d formed in the front decoration 302, so that the positioning pin 301b is positioned when the front decoration 302 is attached to the base member 301.

Then, the seal 303 is attached to the attachment surface 302a with the front decoration 302 attached to the base member 301. Therefore, when the front decoration 302 is attached to the base member 301, the screw 306, which is the joint portion between the front decoration 302 and the base member 301, is covered with the seal 303.

Further, the seal 303 is made of, for example, a paper having a weak strength that is easily torn, and is attached by a sticking surface 302a with a strong adhesive. As a result, when the seal 303 is peeled off, the seal 303 is torn in the middle and a trace thereof remains.

The front decoration 302 is made of a transparent resin. Further, although the pattern is printed on a part of the seal 303, the part other than the printed part of the pattern is transparent. The pattern of the seal 303 is a pattern related to the effect executed by the pachinko machine 1, and has a function as a decoration. Examples of the pattern related to the production include a character related to the production, a motif related to the production, and a pattern related to the production mode.

With such a configuration, the ball passage 305 formed in the base member 301 via the transparent portion of the seal 303 and the front decoration 302 can be visually recognized. The area where the visibility of the ball passage 305 is not hindered by the pattern of the seal 303 is larger than the area where the visibility of the ball passage 305 is hindered by the pattern of the seal 303.

Since the front decoration 302 is entirely transparent, the winning opening forming pin 304 can also be visually recognized.

Conventionally, since the starting port unit is equipped with a sensor for detecting a game ball and is connected to the board by a connector or the like, it is difficult to remove the starting port unit by itself. However, in the present embodiment, since the game ball winning in the first starting winning opening 26 is detected on the back side of the board surface, a connecting portion such as a connector is not provided, so that the starting opening unit 300 is more than the conventional one. It is configured so that it can be easily removed.

Therefore, even if it is difficult to deform the winning opening forming pin 304 in the assembled state of the starting port unit 300, by removing the starting port unit 300 and removing the front decoration 302, it is easier than before. The winning opening forming pin 304 can be deformed.

This makes it easy to change the winning rate. However, in the present embodiment, the seal 303 is attached to the attachment surface 302a to cover the screw 306 for attaching the front decoration 302 to the base member 301. Then, when the seal is peeled off, the trace remains.

Therefore, when the winning rate of the first starting winning opening 26 is changed, it can be recognized that the winning rate is changed by the trace of the seal 303. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the winning rate of the first starting winning opening 26 from being changed. As a result, it is possible to give the player a sense of security that this model is a model that cannot extremely reduce the winning rate to the first starting winning opening 26.

In particular, the first start winning opening 26 has a higher advantage than the ordinary winning openings 22 and 24 in which only the prize balls can be obtained because not only the prize balls are obtained but also the big hit is determined when the game ball wins. It is a winning opening. Further, since the structure is such that a trace of the change in the winning rate remains in the winning opening having a high degree of advantage, the player's sense of security can be further enhanced. In this embodiment, at least the print of the pattern of the seal 303 overlaps with the screw 306 (that is, the joint portion). For this reason, it is possible to make it difficult to understand the structure of the assembly of the starting port unit 300 from the appearance, and it is possible to prevent the starting port unit 300 from being disassembled or removed by an illegal act called a so-called goto act. can.

[Modification 1 of the above embodiment]
Next, a gaming machine provided with the invention according to the first modification of the embodiment will be described, but the invention according to the embodiment and the invention according to the first modification may be combined and applied to one gaming machine. In the first modification, the same parts as those in the above embodiment will be omitted.

In order to apply the pachinko machine of the modified example 1 to the pachinko machine 1 described in the above embodiment, the decorative unit 402 of the modified example 1 is provided in the integrated door unit 4, and the outer rail 406 and the inner rail 407 of the modified example 1 are provided. The guide passage 19e is formed by. Then, by setting the relative positional relationship between the decorative unit 402 and the guide passage 19e as in the modified example 1, the invention according to the above embodiment is applied to one pachinko machine, and the invention according to the modified example 1 is applied. Can be applied.

As shown in FIG. 17, the pachinko machine 400 according to the first modification includes an integrated door unit 401. The integrated door unit 401 includes a front frame 401a that covers the front side. A decorative unit 402 is provided on the upper portion of the front frame 401a. The decorative unit 402 has a long box shape in the left-right direction, and protrudes toward the front side (in other words, the front side) of the integrated door unit 401. The integrated door unit 401 includes windows 401b having two layers at regular intervals. Then, the game area formed on the front side of the game board can be visually recognized through the window 401b.

As shown in FIG. 18, the lower surface 402a of the decorative unit 402 has a configuration in which a plurality of surfaces are continuous, and an inclined surface 403a having a downward inclination from the back side to the front side and a horizontal plane 403b connected to the inclined surface 403a. It is equipped with. The inclined surface 403a does not have a continuous downward slope, but has a stepped surface, but as a whole, the slope is downward from the back side to the front side. The trailing edge 403c of the lower surface 402a of the decorative unit 402 is in contact with the outer layer of the window 401b, and the lower edge 403d of the inclined surface 403a is connected to the horizontal plane 403b. The trailing edge 403c and the lower edge 403d extend linearly in the left-right direction.

An LED is provided inside the decorative unit 402. Further, a lens is provided on the front surface of the decorative unit 402. Then, when the LED is turned on, the light of the LED is transmitted through the lens. Although not shown, the model name and the like are printed on the lens portion of the decorative unit 402.

As shown in FIG. 19, a game area 405 is formed on the front side of the game board 404. The game area 405 is divided into a left-handed area 405a on the left side and a right-handed area 405b on the right side with a center line extending vertically as a boundary. An outer rail 406 and an inner rail 407 arranged inside the outer rail 406 so as to face the outer rail 406 are provided on the upper part of the game area 405. The outer rail 406 and the inner rail 407 are attached to the game board 404 so as to bend in an arc shape so that the upper side is the apex.

Further, the gap between the outer rail 406 and the inner rail 407 is a guide passage 408 of the game ball launched into the game area 405. The guide passage 408 is bent so that the upper side becomes the apex due to the bending of the outer rail 406 and the inner rail 407. The guide passage 408 is arranged in the upper part of the game area 405 (above the liquid crystal display 42), and guides the game ball launched in the game area 405 from the left-handed area 405a to the right-handed area 405b.

In the pachinko machine 400 of the first modification configured in this way, the decorative unit 402 is increased in size to enhance the effect of the effect, and the decorative unit 402 is used so that the player can see the game ball passing through the guide passage 408. The relative positional relationship of the guide passage 408 is set as follows. This point will be described below.

As shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, among the lines extending in the direction perpendicular to the board surface of the game board 403 (in other words, in the front-rear direction), the line passing through the inner surface of the outer rail 406 at the apex portion of the guide passage 408 is used as a reference. Set as line 410.

Then, of the vertical straight lines extending in the vertical direction (in other words, in the vertical direction), the portion intersecting with the vertical straight line 411a passing through the rear end edge 403c of the lower surface of the decorative unit 402 is set as the first measurement point 412. Further, of the vertical lines extending in the vertical direction (in other words, in the vertical direction), the portion intersecting the vertical line 411b intersecting the lower end edge 403d of the lower surface of the decorative unit 402 is set as the second measurement point 413.

Then, the first measurement point 412 is set below the reference line 410, and the distance A from the reference line 410 in the vertical direction is set to be equal to or less than the diameter of the game ball (for example, 11 mm) (for example, 4). Milli). Further, the second measurement point 413 is set below the reference line 410, and the distance B from the reference line 410 in the vertical direction is set to be equal to or larger than the diameter of the game ball (for example, 40 mm).

As described above, the second measurement point 413 is located below the reference line 410, and the distance from the reference line 410 in the vertical direction is set to be equal to or larger than the diameter of the game ball. Can be transformed into. Further, since the distance between the reference line 410 and the first measurement point 412 in the vertical direction is set to be equal to or less than the diameter of the game ball, the firing intensity of the game ball becomes stronger and the upper surface of the guide passage 408 (that is, the outer rail) becomes stronger. Even when the game ball flows down along the inner surface of the 406), the visibility of the game ball can be ensured by looking into the decorative unit 402 from below toward the front of the pachinko machine 400.

Of the lines extending in the direction perpendicular to the board surface of the game board 403, the line passing through the inner surface of the inner rail 407 at the apex portion of the guide passage 408 is set as the reference line 414, and the reference line 414 and the first measurement point 412 are set. By setting the relative positional relationship with the second measurement point 413 as follows, the visibility of the game ball can be ensured while increasing the size of the decorative unit 402.

That is, the first measurement point 412 is set above the reference line 414, and the distance C from the reference line 414 in the vertical direction is set to be equal to or greater than the radius of the game ball (for example, 14 mm). Further, the second measurement point 413 is set below the reference line 414, and the distance D from the reference line 414 in the vertical direction is set to be equal to or larger than the diameter of the game ball (for example, 22 mm).

As described above, the second measurement point 413 is located below the reference line 414, and the distance from the reference line 414 in the vertical direction is set to be equal to or larger than the diameter of the game ball. Can be transformed into. Further, since the distance between the reference line 414 and the first measurement point 412 in the vertical direction is set to be equal to or larger than the radius of the game ball, the firing intensity of the game ball is weakened, and the lower surface of the guide passage 408 (that is, the inner rail) is set. Even when the game ball flows down along the inner surface of the 407), the visibility of the game ball can be ensured by looking into the decorative unit 402 from below toward the front of the pachinko machine 400.

Only the relative positional relationship between the reference line 410 and the first measurement point 412 and the second measurement point 413 is set as described above, or the reference line 414 and the first measurement point 412 and the second measurement point 413 are set. Only the relative positional relationship with and may be set as described above, or the positional relationship may be set so as to satisfy both of them.

Further, in the first modification, at least one of the effect unit 60 and the start port unit 300 described in the above embodiment can be provided.

With the above configuration, the modified example 1 includes the inventions shown in the following (A) and (B). Either (A) or (B) may be carried out, or both (A) and (B) may be combined and carried out.

(A) In a gaming machine capable of playing a game
A game board with a game area formed,
A front door having a window that makes the game area visible,
With a decorative member provided on the upper part of the front door,
The game area is divided into a left-handed area and a right-handed area with a center line extending vertically as a boundary.
A guide passage for guiding the game ball launched into the game area from the left-handed area to the right-handed area is provided at the upper part of the game area.
The guide passage guides the game ball by the inner surface of the outer rail arranged on the outer side and the inner surface of the inner rail arranged on the inner side of the outer rail so as to face the outer rail, and guides the game ball in the game area. It is bent in an arc shape so that the upper side is the apex.
The decorative member protrudes toward the front side and
The lower surface of the decorative member includes an inclined surface that is inclined downward from the back side to the front side.
A line extending in the direction perpendicular to the board surface of the game board and passing through the inner surface of the outer rail at the apex portion of the guide passage is set as a reference line.
Of the vertical lines that intersect the reference line, the portion that intersects the vertical lines that pass through the trailing edge of the lower surface of the decorative member is set as the first measurement point.
Of the vertical lines that intersect the reference line, the portion that intersects the vertical lines that pass through the lower end edge of the lower surface of the decorative member is set as the second measurement point.
The first measurement point is located below the reference line, and the distance from the reference line in the vertical direction is equal to or less than the diameter of the game ball.
The second measurement point is located below the reference line, and the distance from the reference line in the vertical direction is equal to or larger than the diameter of the gaming ball.

(B) In a gaming machine capable of playing a game
A game board with a game area formed,
A front door having a window that makes the game area visible,
With a decorative member provided on the upper part of the front door,
The game area is divided into a left-handed area and a right-handed area with a center line extending vertically as a boundary.
A guide passage for guiding the game ball launched into the game area from the left-handed area to the right-handed area is provided at the upper part of the game area.
The guide passage guides the game ball by the inner surface of the outer rail arranged on the outer side and the inner surface of the inner rail arranged on the inner side of the outer rail so as to face the outer rail, and guides the game ball in the game area. It is bent in an arc shape so that the upper side is the apex.
The decorative member protrudes toward the front side and
The lower surface of the decorative member includes an inclined surface that is inclined downward from the back side to the front side.
A line extending in the direction perpendicular to the board surface of the game board and passing through the inner surface of the inner rail at the apex portion of the guide passage is set as a reference line.
Of the vertical lines that intersect the reference line, the portion that intersects the vertical lines that pass through the trailing edge of the lower surface of the decorative member is set as the first measurement point.
Of the vertical lines that intersect the reference line, the portion that intersects the vertical lines that pass through the lower end edge of the lower surface of the decorative member is set as the second measurement point.
The first measurement point is located above the reference line, and the distance from the reference line in the vertical direction is equal to or greater than the radius of the game ball.
The second measurement point is located below the reference line, and the distance from the reference line in the vertical direction is equal to or larger than the diameter of the gaming ball.

[Modification 2 of the above embodiment]
Next, a gaming machine provided with the invention according to the modified example 2 of the above embodiment will be described. However, one gaming machine is obtained by combining the invention according to the embodiment, the invention according to the modified example 1, and the invention according to the modified example 2. May be applied to. Further, the invention according to the above embodiment and the invention according to the modified example 2 may be combined and applied to one gaming machine. Further, the invention according to the modified example 1 and the invention according to the modified example 2 may be combined and applied to one gaming machine. In the second modification, the description of the same parts as those in the above embodiment will be omitted.

In order to apply the pachinko machine of the modified example 2 to the pachinko machine 1 described in the above embodiment, the outer rail 503 of the modified example 2 may be attached to the game board 8b of the above embodiment in order to form the guide passage 19e. As a result, the invention according to the above embodiment can be applied to one pachinko machine, and the invention according to the second modification can be applied.

As shown in FIGS. 21 to 23, in the pachinko machine according to the second modification, the game board 500 is equipped with a rail base 501 for determining the game area and attaching the outer rail 503. As a result, the game area 502 is formed on the front side of the game board 500.

An outer rail 503 is attached to the game board 500 via the rail base 501. The outer rail 503 is made of a flexible member (for example, aluminum) and is formed in a rectangular plate shape.

One side of the outer rail 503 is attached to the guide surface 501a of the rail base 501. The inner surface of the rail base 501 is bent in a substantially arc shape so that the upper side is the apex. Therefore, when the outer rail 503 is attached to the rail base 501, the outer rail 503 is bent in a substantially arc shape so that the upper side is the apex. Further, the guide surface 501a of the rail base 501 is inclined from the front side to the back side so that the game ball does not easily flow in the forward direction. Then, the game ball (A in FIG. 23) launched by the launcher is guided to the game area 502 by the outer rail 503.

The outer rail 503 is formed with a positioning hole 503a for positioning with respect to the game board 500. The positioning holes 503a are formed at a plurality of positions so as to be separated from each other along the longitudinal direction of the outer rail 503. The positions of the positioning holes 503a are determined so that the arrangement intervals are not even.

Then, the outer rail 503 is positioned with respect to the game board 500 by inserting the positioning hole 503a into the positioning protrusion 501b provided on the inner surface of the rail base 501.

Then, in a state where the outer rail 503 is attached to the game board 500, the range from the start end 503b to the left end 503c of one end side (in other words, the launcher side) of the outer rail 503 is set as the first range H1 and the outer rail 503 is set. The range from the left end 503c to the upper end 503d of the outer rail is set as the second range H2, and the range from the upper end 503d of the outer rail to the end 503e on the other end side is set as the third range H3.

In this case, in the modified example 2, the number of positioning holes 503a formed in the first range H1 (for example, three) is larger than the number of positioning holes 503a formed in the second range H2 (for example, 2). The number of positioning holes 503a formed in the second range H2 (for example, two) is larger than the number of positioning holes 503a formed in the third range H3 (for example, 0). There are many. In this embodiment, the positioning hole 503a is not formed in the third range H3, and is not formed in the left end 503c and the upper end 503d of the outer rail 503. Further, the positioning hole 503a is formed at a position where the game balls launched toward the game area 502 do not come into contact with each other.

As described above, in the second modification, the impact received from the game ball is large, and the number of positioning holes 503a is increased on the launching device side where particular accuracy is required for the arrangement of the outer rail 503. Therefore, the launching device side. It is possible to reliably prevent the outer rail 503 from shifting or vibrating. Further, since the number of positioning holes 503a is reduced on the terminal side where the impact received from the game ball is small and the influence on the game is small, the outer rail 503 can be easily machined and attached to the rail base 501. Can be done. Further, since the positioning hole 503a is not formed at the left end 503c and the upper end 503d of the outer rail 503 where the game ball is likely to come into contact, the outer rail 503 can be reliably prevented from being displaced or vibrated.

Regarding the number of positioning holes 503a, it is possible to obtain the same effect with a configuration other than the configuration described above.

For example, the number of positioning holes 503a formed in the first range H1 is equal to or greater than the number of positioning holes 503a formed in the second range H2, and the number of positioning holes 503a formed in the second range H2 is. The number can be equal to or greater than the number of positioning holes 503a formed in the third range H3.

Further, for example, the number of the positioning holes 503a formed in the first range H1 is equal to or greater than the number of the positioning holes 503a formed in the third range H3, and the number of the positioning holes 503a formed in the second range H2 is larger than the number of the positioning holes 503a. The number can be greater than or equal to the number of positioning holes 503a formed in the third range H3.

Further, for example, the number of the positioning holes 503a formed in the first range H1 is equal to or greater than the number of the positioning holes 503a formed in the second range H2, and the number of the positioning holes 503a formed in the third range H3 is larger than the number of the positioning holes 503a. It can be more than a few.

Further, in a state where the outer rail 503 is attached to the game board 500, the range from the start end 503b to the left end 503c of one end side (in other words, the launcher side) of the outer rail 503 is set as the fourth range H4, and the outer rail 503 is set. The range from the left end 503c of the above to the end 503e on the other end side is set as the fifth range H5. In this case, the number of positioning holes 503a formed in the fourth range H4 (for example, three) is larger than the number of positioning holes 503a formed in the fifth range H5 (for example, two). It is possible.

Further, in a state where the outer rail 503 is attached to the game board 500, the range from the start end 503b to the upper end 503d of one end side (in other words, the launcher side) of the outer rail 503 is set as the sixth range H6, and the outer rail 503 is set. The range from the upper end 503d of the above to the end 503e on the other end side is set as the seventh range H7. In this case, the number of positioning holes 503a formed in the sixth range H6 (for example, 6) is larger than the number of positioning holes 503a formed in the seventh range H7 (for example, 0). It is possible.

Further, in a state where the outer rail 503 is attached to the game board 500, the range from the start end 503b on one end side (in other words, the launcher side) of the outer rail 503 to the midpoint of the outer rail 503 is defined as the eighth range H8. The range from the midpoint of the outer rail 503 to the end 503e on the other end side is set as the ninth range H9. In this case, the number of positioning holes 503a formed in the eighth range H8 (for example, four) is larger than the number of positioning holes 503a formed in the ninth range H9 (for example, one). It is possible.

Further, in the second modification, at least one of the effect unit 60 and the start port unit 300 described in the above embodiment can be provided. Further, in the second modification, the decoration unit 402 described in the first modification can be provided.

In the second modification, the positioning hole 503a into which the positioning protrusion 501b is inserted has been described as an example as a predetermined guide portion. The invention according to the modified example 2 may be applied to a predetermined guide portion having a mode different from that of the modified example 2.

With the above configuration, the modified example 2 includes the inventions shown in the following (A) to (T).

(A) In a gaming machine capable of playing a game
A game board with a game area formed,
With an outer rail provided on the game board,
The outer rail is formed with a plurality of predetermined guide portions for guiding the mounting position to the game board.
In the state where the outer rail is provided on the game board,
The range from the start end to the left end of the outer rail is set as the first range, and the range is set as the first range.
The range from the left end to the upper end of the outer rail is set as the second range, and the range is set as the second range.
The range from the upper end to the end of the outer rail is set as the third range, and the range is set as the third range.
The number of the predetermined guide portions formed in the first range is larger than the number of the predetermined guide portions formed in the second range, and the predetermined guide portion formed in the second range is formed. The gaming machine is characterized in that the number of guide portions is larger than the number of the predetermined guide portions formed in the third range.

(B) In a gaming machine capable of playing a game
A game board with a game area formed,
With an outer rail provided on the game board,
The outer rail is formed with a plurality of predetermined guide portions for guiding the mounting position to the game board.
In the state where the outer rail is provided on the game board,
The range from the start end to the left end of the outer rail is set as the first range, and the range is set as the first range.
The range from the left end to the upper end of the outer rail is set as the second range, and the range is set as the second range.
The range from the upper end to the end of the outer rail is set as the third range, and the range is set as the third range.
The gaming machine, characterized in that the predetermined guide portion is not formed in the third range.

(C) In a gaming machine capable of playing a game
A game board with a game area formed,
With an outer rail provided on the game board,
The outer rail is formed with a plurality of predetermined guide portions for guiding the mounting position to the game board.
In the state where the outer rail is provided on the game board,
The range from the start end to the left end of the outer rail is set as the first range, and the range is set as the first range.
The range from the left end to the upper end of the outer rail is set as the second range, and the range is set as the second range.
The range from the upper end to the end of the outer rail is set as the third range, and the range is set as the third range.
The number of the predetermined guide portions formed in the first range is equal to or larger than the number of the predetermined guide portions formed in the second range, and the predetermined guides formed in the second range. A gaming machine characterized in that the number of portions is equal to or greater than the number of the predetermined guide portions formed in the third range.

(D) In a gaming machine capable of playing a game
A game board with a game area formed,
With an outer rail provided on the game board,
The outer rail is formed with a plurality of predetermined guide portions for guiding the mounting position to the game board.
In the state where the outer rail is provided on the game board,
The range from the start end to the left end of the outer rail is set as the first range, and the range is set as the first range.
The range from the left end to the upper end of the outer rail is set as the second range, and the range is set as the second range.
The range from the upper end to the end of the outer rail is set as the third range, and the range is set as the third range.
The number of the predetermined guide portions formed in the first range is equal to or larger than the number of the predetermined guide portions formed in the third range, and the predetermined guides formed in the second range. A gaming machine characterized in that the number of portions is equal to or greater than the number of the predetermined guide portions formed in the third range.

(E) In a gaming machine capable of playing a game
A game board with a game area formed,
With an outer rail provided on the game board,
The outer rail is formed with a plurality of predetermined guide portions for guiding the mounting position to the game board.
In the state where the outer rail is provided on the game board,
The range from the start end to the left end of the outer rail is set as the first range, and the range is set as the first range.
The range from the left end to the upper end of the outer rail is set as the second range, and the range is set as the second range.
The range from the upper end to the end of the outer rail is set as the third range, and the range is set as the third range.
The number of the predetermined guide portions formed in the first range is equal to or larger than the number of the predetermined guide portions formed in the second range, and the predetermined guide portions formed in the third range. A gaming machine characterized by having more than the number of.

(F) In a gaming machine capable of playing a game
A game board with a game area formed,
With an outer rail provided on the game board,
The outer rail is formed with a plurality of predetermined guide portions for guiding the mounting position to the game board.
In the state where the outer rail is provided on the game board,
The range from the start end to the left end of the outer rail is set as the fourth range, and the range is set.
The range from the left end to the end of the outer rail is set as the fifth range, and the range is set.
A gaming machine characterized in that the number of the predetermined guide portions formed in the fourth range is larger than the number of the predetermined guide portions formed in the fifth range.

(G) In a gaming machine capable of playing a game
A game board with a game area formed,
With an outer rail provided on the game board,
The outer rail is formed with a plurality of predetermined guide portions for guiding the mounting position to the game board.
In the state where the outer rail is provided on the game board,
The range from the start end to the upper end of the outer rail is set as the sixth range, and the range is set as the sixth range.
The range from the upper end to the end of the outer rail is set as the seventh range, and the range is set as the seventh range.
A gaming machine characterized in that the number of the predetermined guide portions formed in the sixth range is larger than the number of the predetermined guide portions formed in the seventh range.

(H) In a gaming machine capable of playing a game
A game board with a game area formed,
With an outer rail provided on the game board,
The outer rail is formed with a plurality of predetermined guide portions for guiding the mounting position to the game board.
In the state where the outer rail is provided on the game board,
The range from the start end to the middle of the outer rail is set as the eighth range, and the range is set as the eighth range.
The range from the middle to the end of the outer rail is set as the ninth range, and the range is set as the ninth range.
A gaming machine characterized in that the number of the predetermined guide portions formed in the eighth range is larger than the number of the predetermined guide portions formed in the ninth range.

(I) The gaming machine according to any one of (A) to (H), wherein the predetermined guide portion is not formed at the left end and the upper end of the outer rail.

(J) The predetermined guide portion is a gaming machine according to any one of (A) to (I), characterized in that the predetermined guide portion is formed at a position where the gaming balls do not come into contact with each other.

(K) The outer rail is supported along the guide surface of the rail base attached to the game board, and the guide surface of the rail base is inclined so that the game ball does not easily flow in the forward direction. A gaming machine in any of (A) to (J) characterized by being present.

(L) The predetermined guide unit is a gaming machine according to any one of (A) to (J), characterized in that the arrangement intervals are not even.

A game by combining the invention according to the modified example 1 and the invention according to the modified example 2, or by combining the invention according to the above embodiment, the invention according to the modified example 1, and the invention according to the modified example 2. It is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of stabilizing the trajectory of the ball and playing the game as designed. Further, by stabilizing the trajectory of the game ball, it is possible to reliably secure the visibility of the game ball from the lower surface side of the decorative unit 402.

[Effect of this embodiment]
In the present embodiment, in a gaming machine capable of playing a game (pachinko machine 1 in this example), a movable body including one side and the other side and movable around the one side (movable body in this example). 61), the movable body includes a plurality of parts, and when the region included in the movable body is divided into the one side region and the other side region, the plurality of parts are the one side region. Is arranged so that the number of parts is larger than that of the other side region (in this example, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the movable arm 208, the motor 209, the gear 210, the photosensor 211, and the like are provided. (Arranged on one side), when the movable body moves, a part of the other side (in this example, the shock absorbing piece 61b) may come into contact with a specific place (in this example, the shock absorbing member 206). .. Therefore, the load on the shaft 201 of the movable body 61 can be reduced.

Further, parts for moving the movable body (in this example, the movable arm 208, the motor 209, the gear 210, and the photosensor 211) are arranged only on the one side, and the position of the center of gravity of the movable body is The movable body is on one side, and the movable body freely falls at a predetermined timing, and when the movable body freely falls, a part of the other side (in this example, a shock absorbing piece 61b) is at the specific location (this example). Then, the impact of free fall is absorbed by abutting on the impact absorbing member 206). Therefore, the load on the shaft 201 of the movable body 61 can be reduced.

Further, in the present embodiment, in a gaming machine capable of playing a game (pachinko machine 1 in this example), a gaming board (game board 8b in this example) and a specific specification provided on the board surface of the gaming board. A part (front decoration 302 in this example), a decorative layer provided on the front surface of the specific part (seal 303 in this example), and a ball passage provided on the back side of the decorative layer (in this example). With a ball passage 305), at least a part of the decorative layer is formed so that a gaming ball passing through the ball passage can be visually recognized (in this example, a part of the seal is transparent), and the decoration is provided. It is characterized in that a trace of the decorative layer being formed remains when the layer is peeled off from the specific component. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the winning rate of the starting winning opening 26 from being changed, and the player can play the game with peace of mind.

Further, the decorative layer covers at least the joint portion (screw 306 in this example) of the specific part, and the specific part (front decoration 302 in this example) is formed of a transparent member. The area where the decorative layer does not obstruct the visibility of the ball passage may be larger than the area where the decorative layer obstructs the visibility of the ball passage. Therefore, by visually recognizing the game ball passing through the ball passage 305, it is possible to confirm that the winning rate to the starting winning opening 26 has not been changed, and the player can play the game with peace of mind. ..

[Other modifications of the above embodiment]
In the above embodiment, a movable body that can move in the vertical direction has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is not limited to this. Movable body may be applied.

In the above embodiment, the ball passage is made visible by making a part of the seal 303 transparent. For example, a notch is formed in a part of the seal or a hole for visibility is formed in the seal. Alternatively, the ball passage may be visually recognizable by an embodiment different from the above embodiment, such as forming a seal by die cutting.

In the above embodiment, an example in which a decorative layer is provided on a specific part forming the first starting winning opening 26 has been described. However, for example, an attacker (movable door) for opening and closing the large winning opening has a prize other than the starting winning opening. A decorative layer may be provided for the specific parts forming the mouth.

In the above embodiment, a seal attached to a specific part as a decorative layer has been described as an example. A decorative layer having a configuration different from that of the above embodiment may be provided, such as having a configuration to be formed.

In the above embodiment, an example of applying the present invention to a pachinko machine has been given, but the present invention is applied to a gaming machine of another aspect such as a slot machine in which a bet number is set by using medals and credits as a gaming value. May be applied.

1 Pachinko machine 8 Game board unit 8a Game area 20 Start gate 28 Variable start prize device 42 Liquid crystal display 45 Direction switching button 70 Main control device 72 Main control CPU
124 Production control device 126 Production control CPU

Claims (2)

In a gaming machine that can play games
With the game board,
Specific parts provided on the surface of the game board and
The decorative layer provided on the front surface of the specific part and
With a ball passage provided on the back side of the decorative layer,
At least a part of the decorative layer is formed so that a game ball passing through the ball passage can be visually recognized.
A gaming machine characterized in that when the decorative layer is peeled off from the specific component, traces of the decorative layer being formed remain. The decorative layer covers at least the joints of the particular component.
The specific part is made of a transparent member.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific component has an area in which the visual recognition of the ball passage is not obstructed by the decorative layer is larger than an area in which the visual recognition of the ball passage is obstructed by the decorative layer. ..

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