JP2023009282A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine characterized in configurations of a board face of a game board.

SOLUTION: In a first state (advance state), a game ball blocked from entering a first variation ball entry hole 234, by first change means 2341, can roll on the first change means 2341, in a fourth state (open state), the game ball having rolled on the first change means 2341 can continue to roll on second change means 2351 to move toward a second variation ball entry hole 235, in a second state (closed state), the game ball which having rolled on the first change means 2341 cannot continue to roll on the second change means 2351, with the second variation ball entry hole 235 being configured to allow only the game ball having rolled on the first change means 2341 to come thereto, meanwhile, the game ball having rolled on the first change means 2341 may enter a first ball entry hole 226 without entering the second variation ball entry hole 235.

SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

COPYRIGHT: (C)2023,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine represented by a pinball game machine (pachinko machine) and an enclosed game machine.

In game machines such as pachinko machines, obstacles that change the direction in which game balls fall, and prize-winning openings, start-up openings, variable winning openings, etc. that allow game balls to win are provided in the game area of the game board. Common. When a game ball wins a prize, the player is given a privilege such as paying out a prize ball (see, for example, Patent Document 1, etc.).

In addition, these game machines are equipped with a game board.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2008-200302

However, in the conventional game machine, there is room for improvement in the board configuration of the game board.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a game machine having a characteristic board structure.

The amusement machine of the present invention that solves the above object is
a first variable entrance;
a second variable entrance;
a first change means capable of changing the state from the first state to a third state in which the ball is more likely to enter the first variable entrance than the first state;
second change means capable of changing the state from the second state to a fourth state in which the ball is more likely to enter the second variable entrance than the second state;
a first entrance;
A game machine comprising
In the first state, a gaming ball prevented from entering the first variable ball entrance by the first changing means can roll on the first changing means,
In the fourth state, the game ball rolling on the first changing means can also roll on the second changing means and head toward the second variable ball entrance. and
In the second state, the game ball rolling on the first changing means cannot roll on the second changing means,
Said second variable ball entrance is capable of facing only game balls rolling on said first change means,
A game ball rolling on the first changing means may enter the first ball entrance without entering the second variable ball entrance,
It is characterized by

According to the game machine of the present invention, it is possible to realize a game machine having a characteristic board configuration of the game board.

1 is an external perspective view of the pachinko machine 100 viewed from the front side (player side). FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 100 of FIG. 1 as seen from the rear side. FIG. (a) is a schematic front view of the game board 200 viewed from the front, (b) is an enlarged view of the main control lamp board 207, and (c) is a cover plate 231 of the special 1 starting chucker 23. It is a figure which shows a mode that looked into the back side of this from diagonally lower right. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a state in which a lower right transparent plate 2591, an upper right transparent plate 2592, and a left transparent plate 2691 are removed from the game board 200 shown in FIG. 3; It is a perspective view when the rotor unit 28 is seen from the back side of the game board. 6 is a diagram showing a rotor unit 28 shown in FIG. 5; FIG. It is a figure which shows the state of the electric distribution unit 26, and the state of the rotating body unit 28. FIG. It is a figure which shows the flow of the game ball as a result of hitting to the left. It is a figure which shows the example of the game description displayed on the decorative design display device 208. FIG. It is a figure which shows the other example of the game explanation displayed on the decorative design display device 208. FIG. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a first modification of the example shown in FIG. 8; FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a second modification of the example shown in FIG. 8; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a modification of the third spherical direction changing portion 263 and the first spherical direction changing portion 261; It is a figure which shows the example by which the distribution front area|region 125 was changed. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example in which the upstream portion of the third ball path 2603 in the electric sorting unit 26 is changed; (a) is a partially enlarged perspective view of the third sphere path 2603 when cross-sectioned in the vertical direction, and (b) is the third sphere path 2603 when the inlet 2603s portion of the third sphere path 2603 is horizontally cross-sectioned. It is a figure which shows the cross-sectional shape of. FIG. 11 is a partially enlarged side view of the third ball path 2603 taken vertically. It is a figure which shows the process until a game ball enters the general prize-winning mouth 227 provided in the middle of the 3rd ball course 2603, and the state that it was not able to enter. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a modification of the third ball path 2603, and is a cross-sectional view of the third ball path 2603 taken vertically, the left side of the paper surface is the front side, and the right side of the paper surface is the rear side. It is a diagram showing another example in which a game ball entrance opening toward the rear side (back side) is provided in the middle of the ball path. After moving the game ball in the lateral direction in the middle of the ball path, it is a diagram showing an example in which the game ball enters the game ball entrance opening toward the rear side (back side). (a) is a cross-sectional view of the second upstream ball delaying portion 2653 and the fourth ball direction changing portion 264 taken along a vertical plane orthogonal to the front-rear direction, and (b) is a game in the second upstream ball delaying portion 2653. It is a diagram schematically showing the trajectory of the ball, (c) is a diagram schematically showing the trajectory of the game ball in the ball behavior stabilizing portion 266, (d) is a diagram showing the game passing through the ball behavior stabilizing portion 266 FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing a trajectory of a sphere; FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the second upstream ball delay portion 2653 as seen obliquely from above; FIG. 11 is a partial cross-sectional view showing a modification of the ball delay section; FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view showing a modification of the ball behavior stabilizing portion 266; It shows a state in which various members overlapping the first stereoscopic film effect body 271, the second stereoscopic film effect body 272, the third stereoscopic film effect body 273, and the fourth stereoscopic film effect body 274 are removed from the game board 200. It is a diagram. FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a state in which the first stereoscopic film effect body 271 and the third stereoscopic film effect body 273 are removed from the state shown in FIG. 26; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a single first stereoscopic film effect body 271; It is a perspective view when the second stereoscopic film effect body 272 is seen slightly from the right side. FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a state in which a stereoscopic part 2712 of a first stereoscopic film effect body 271 is fixed to a mounting portion 2723 of a second stereoscopic film effect body 272; FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view showing a mounting structure of a third stereoscopic film effect body 273; FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an LED board attached to a frame plate; FIG. 14 shows each lens mounting base mounted on each LED board 2772-2774. FIG. 11 shows each lens mounted on each lens mounting base 2762-2764. 1 is a front view of an enclosed pachinko machine to which the present invention can be applied; FIG.

Hereinafter, a game machine according to the present invention (for example, a pinball game machine such as the pachinko machine 100 or a reel game machine such as a slot machine) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
<Overall composition>
First, using FIG. 1, the overall configuration of a pachinko machine 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. This figure is an external perspective view of the pachinko machine 100 viewed from the front side (player side).

A pachinko machine 100 is a game machine that allows a player to obtain a profit when a predetermined condition is established, and includes an outer frame 102, a main body 104, a front frame door 106, a door with a ball storage tray 108, and a launcher. A device 110 and a game board 200 are provided on the front side (on the side of the player).

The outer frame 102 is a vertically rectangular wooden frame member for fixing to an installation location (island facility, etc.) provided in a game machine installation business office.

The main body 104 is provided inside the outer frame 102, and is a vertically rectangular door member which has a locking function and is rotatably attached to the outer frame 102 via a hinge portion 112. . Further, the main body 104 is formed in a frame shape and has a space portion 114 inside. A clerk of the store (game parlor) in which the pachinko machine 100 is installed can open and close the main body 104, and a main body opening sensor 1041 is provided for detecting that the main body 104 is opened.

The front frame door 106 has a locking function and is attached to the front surface of the main body 104, which is the front side of the pachinko machine 100, via a hinge portion 112 so that it can be freely opened and closed. is a door member having an opening. The store clerk can also open and close this front frame door 106, and a front frame door sensor 1061 for detecting that the front frame door 106 is opened is also provided. A transparent plate member 118 made of glass or resin is provided at the opening of the front frame door 106, and a speaker 120, a left frame lamp 122L, a right frame lamp 122R, and an upper frame lamp 122U are provided on the front side. is installed. The rear surface of the front frame door 106 and the front surface of the game board 200 define a space in which a game area 124 is provided. The front frame door 106 corresponds to an example of a door. In the present embodiment, a lamp using an LED as a light source is also referred to as a lamp.

The ball storage tray door 108 is a door member attached to the lower side of the main body 104 on the front surface of the pachinko machine 100 so as to be capable of being opened and closed with a locking function. The door 108 with the ball storage tray is opened by pushing an open lever 1081 that can be operated with the front frame door 106 opened. A ball storage tray door sensor 1082 for detecting that the ball storage tray door 108 is opened is also provided. The door 108 with a ball storage tray has a ball storage tray 126 which can store a plurality of game balls (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as "balls") and has a passage for guiding the game balls to the launching device 110. , a ball ejection button 130 for ejecting the game balls stored in the ball storage tray 126 from the ball storage tray 126 by the operation of the player, and a game ball guided to the shooting device 110 by the operation of the player on the game board. A ball shooting handle 134 that is shot into a game area 124, a performance button 136 that changes the performance mode of various performance devices by the player's operation, and a button lamp 138 that is built in the performance button 136 and causes the performance button 136 to emit light. , and a ball lending operation button 140 for giving a ball lending instruction to a card unit (CR unit) installed in the game parlor. Also, although not shown in FIG. 1, a return operation button is provided on the right side of the ball lending operation button 140 for instructing the card unit to return the player's balance. Furthermore, an operation key unit 190 having a cross key and an enter button is also provided.

The shooting device 110 is attached to the lower part of the main body 104, and has a shooting rod 146 that rotates when the ball shooting handle 134 is operated by the player, and a shooting mallet 148 that hits the game ball with the tip of the shooting rod 146. , provided. While the ball shooting handle 134 is continuously operated by the player, the shooting device 110 shoots the game ball to the game area 124 of the game board every time a predetermined shooting period (for example, 0.6 seconds) elapses. It shoots toward and corresponds to an example of a launching means.

FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 100 of FIG. 1 as seen from the back side.

A ball tank 150, which has an upwardly opening opening in the upper back of the pachinko machine 100 and is used to temporarily store game balls, is located below the ball tank 150 and is located at the bottom of the ball tank 150. A tank rail 154 is provided for guiding the falling ball through the formed communication hole to a dispensing device 152 located on the right side of the rear surface.

The payout device 152 is made of a cylindrical member, and includes a payout motor, a sprocket, and a payout sensor (not shown) inside. The dispensing device 152 is detachable, and is connected to the downstream end of the tank rail 154 when installed at a predetermined position.

The sprocket is configured to be rotatable by a payout motor, temporarily retains game balls that have passed through the tank rail 154 and flowed down into the payout device 152, and rotates by a predetermined angle by driving the payout motor. Thus, the game balls temporarily retained are sent out one by one to the lower side of the payout device 152.例文帳に追加In other words, the payout device 152 is a kind of ball feeding device that imparts a driving force to the game ball and conveys the game ball.

The payout sensor is a sensor for detecting the passage of the game ball sent out by the sprocket, and when the game ball has passed, either a high or low signal, and when the game ball has not passed Either the high or low signal is output to the payout control unit. A game ball that has passed through the payout sensor is configured to pass through a ball rail (not shown) and reach a ball storage tray 126 disposed on the front side of the pachinko machine 100. Based on the fulfillment of the granting condition, the amount of game value (game balls) corresponding to the granting condition is imparted (paid out) to the player by this configuration.

On the left side of the payout device 152 in the figure, there is a main board case 158 that houses a main board 156 that constitutes a main control section that performs overall game control processing. A first sub-board case 162 that houses a first sub-board 160 that constitutes a first sub-controller that performs A second sub-board case 166 that houses a second sub-board 164 that constitutes a payout, a payout control unit that performs control processing related to the payout of game balls, and an error cancellation switch 168 that cancels an error by the operation of a game clerk. A payout board case 172 that houses the board 170, a launch board case 176 that houses a launch board 174 that constitutes a launch control section that performs control processing related to launching game balls, and a power control section that supplies power to various electrical game machines. A power supply board housing a power supply board 182 comprising a power switch 178 for turning on/off the power by operation of a game clerk and a RAM clear switch 180 for outputting a RAM clear signal to the main control unit 300 when operated when the power is turned on. A case 184 and a CR interface section 186 for transmitting and receiving signals between the payout control section 600 and the card unit are provided.

Further, in this embodiment, a setting change key 192 , a setting change button 194 and a character ratio/setting display 196 are provided on the main substrate 156 . In this embodiment, when the setting change key 192 is operated on the condition that the RAM clear switch 180 is pressed when the power is turned on, at least a setting change mode in which one of a plurality of settings with different jackpot probabilities can be set. can move to In the setting change mode, the current setting is displayed on the character ratio/setting display 196, and the clerk can change the setting by pressing the setting change button 194 while confirming this. It should be noted that even if the RAM clear switch 180 is not pressed when the power is turned on, the setting may be changed when the setting change key 192 is operated when the power is turned on.

The character item ratio/setting display 196 is a 7-segment LED board mounted on the main board 156 and arranged inside the main board case 158, and is attached in a manner that can be visually recognized by the store clerk. The character ratio/setting display 196 has two-digit 7-segment LEDs arranged vertically, and a single-digit 7-segment LED is modularized on the right side. (YH) and continuous character ratio (RY), and the setting monitor is a monitor for confirming the current setting. The character ratio/setting display 196 is composed of, for example, a red single-color LED, but it may be one capable of emitting light in three colors of red, green, and orange, or may be a full-color LED. At least part of the role product ratio/setting display 196 may be provided on the game board 200, for example, so that it can be visually recognized by the player.

Further, in this embodiment, a DIP switch board 198 is arranged on the back surface of the first sub board case 162 .

FIG. 3(a) is a schematic front view of the game board 200 viewed from the front. Here, arrows d2 and d3 indicate the directions when the pachinko machine 100 is fixed at the installation location. The arrow d2 indicates the width direction (sometimes referred to as the left-right direction) of the pachinko machine 100, and the left hand may be referred to as the left and the right hand as the right when viewed from the front. An arrow d3 indicates the height direction (sometimes referred to as the vertical direction) of the pachinko machine 100, and the higher side may be referred to as the upper side, and the lower side may be referred to as the lower side. Although not shown in FIG. 3, in the depth direction (sometimes referred to as the front-back direction) of the pachinko machine 100, the front side may be called the front side or front side, and the back side may be called the rear side or back side. Sometimes.

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

Various structures can be adopted for the mounting structure of the game board 200 to the main body 104. is the center of rotation, the right side 200R of the game board 200 in the front view is pressed against the main body 104 and set. With such a structure, workability can be improved. Sometimes.

The game board 200 is a unit in which various parts are attached to a transparent game board 201 that serves as a plate-shaped main body. The game board 201 is made of, for example, resin, and its surface (front) constitutes a decorative surface on which characters and the like of the pachinko machine 100 are displayed. The decorative surface may be formed, for example, by attaching a sheet on which characters of the pachinko machine 100 are printed.

The game board 200 is provided with an outer rail 202 and an inner rail 204 to define a game area 124 in which game balls can roll. A portion of the outer rail 202 is formed by a rail member 209 that is detachable from the main body 104 . The area between the outer rail 202 and the inner rail 204 in the game area 124 forms a guide area 201a for guiding the shot game ball.

An area other than the game area 124 of the game board 200 may be called a non-game area. The play area 124 and the non-game area can be distinguished by using the outer rail 202 as a boundary. In addition, at least the area inside the area through which the game ball passes when the shooting intensity of the game ball is maximized can be called a game area 124 . The game area 124 may include an area through which game balls do not pass due to the presence of a production device or the like in the game area 124 . The game area 124 may be called a flowing area in that the game balls flow down during play, and the non-play area may be called a non-flowing area in that the game balls do not flow down during the game except for maintenance or accidents. The entire area of the game area 124 can be called a flowing area, but an area where game balls do not flow due to the presence of a production device or the like may be called a non-flowing area.

A decorative pattern display device 208 is arranged substantially in the center of the game area 124 . A main control lamp board 207 is provided below the game area 124 .

FIG. 3B is an enlarged view of the main control lamp board 207. As shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 3(b), on the main control lamp board 207, there are a normal symbol display device 210, a first special symbol display device 212, a second special symbol display device 214, and a normal symbol reservation lamp 216. , a first special symbol reservation lamp 218, a second special symbol reservation lamp 220, a high accuracy middle lamp RK, an electric sapo middle lamp RD, a right-handed display lamp RM, and a round display lamp RR. ing. In addition, hereinafter, the normal design may be referred to as "general figure" and the special design may be referred to as "special figure".

The decorative pattern display device 208 is a display device for performing various displays used for decorative patterns and effects, and in this embodiment, it is configured by a liquid crystal display (LCD). This decorative pattern display device 208 is divided into four display regions: a left pattern display region 208a, a middle pattern display region 208b, a right pattern display region 208c and a performance display region 208d. The and right design display areas 208c display different decorative designs, and the effect display area 208d displays images used for effects. Furthermore, the position and size of each display area 208a, 208b, 208c, 208d can be freely changed within the display screen of the decorative design display device 208. FIG. Although a liquid crystal display device is used as the decorative pattern display device 208, a liquid crystal display device may be used as long as it is capable of displaying various effects and various game information, for example, a dot matrix display device. , a 7-segment display, an organic EL (ElectroLuminescence) display, a reel (drum) display, a leaf display, a plasma display, and a projector.

As shown in FIG. 3(b), the normal map display device 210 is a display device for displaying the normal map, and in this embodiment, it is composed of two vertical LEDs. The first special figure display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214 are display devices for displaying special figures, and in the present embodiment, they are each configured with two upper and lower stages and a total of eight LEDs.

The general pattern holding lamp 216 is a lamp for indicating the number of general pattern fluctuation games that are reserved (details will be described later), and in this embodiment, the general pattern fluctuation game is held to a predetermined number (eg, four) making it possible to The first special figure holding lamp 218 is a lamp for indicating the number of reserved special figure fluctuation games. It is possible. In addition, the second special symbol reservation lamp 220 is a lamp for indicating the number of reserved special figure fluctuation games, and in this embodiment, the special figure fluctuation games are reserved up to a predetermined number (for example, four). making it possible.

Further, the high-probability middle lamp RK is a lamp for indicating that the game state is a high-probability state in which a big win is likely to occur, or that the game state will be in a high-probability state. The lamp RD in the electric sapot indicates that the fluctuation display time of the normal pattern is shortened, and that the door member 2320 (see FIG. 4) of the electric tulip (electric chew), which will be described later, is in the electric sapot state in which it is easy to open for a long time. It is a lamp for The right-handed display lamp RM is a jackpot game state, a probability variable state, and an electric support state, and is a lamp for indicating that the player is in a state in which he/she can benefit from right-handed hitting. The round display lamp RR is a lamp for indicating the number of rounds in the jackpot game related to the jackpot when the jackpot is won.

In addition, in this embodiment, one special 1 starting chucker 23 is arranged in the central lower portion of the game board 200 . The special 1 starting chucker 23 has a cover plate 231 in front.

FIG. 3(c) is a view showing the back side of the cover plate 231 of the special 1 starting chucker 23 as seen obliquely from the lower right.

The special 1 starting chucker 23 has a first special figure starting port 230 between the cover plate 231 and the game board 201. - 特許庁In the first special figure start opening 230, game balls released from the rotating body unit 28, a part of which is visible in the vicinity of the center lower part in FIG. Absent. That is, as shown in FIG. 3(c), the rotor unit 28 is provided with a starting port side guide path 288 and out discharge ports 289L and 289R on both sides thereof. The exit opening 2881 of the starting port side guideway 288 is located directly above the first special figure starting port 230, but is located at a position spaced from the first special figure starting port 230 in the vertical direction by more than one game ball. are placed. Therefore, the game ball released from the exit opening 2881 may stray to the left and right and may not enter the first special figure start opening 230. In addition, it may be configured so that the game ball released from the exit opening 2881 enters the first special figure start opening 230 100%.

When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects the ball entering the first special figure starting port 230, the payout device 152 shown in FIG. Along with discharging to the plate 126, the special figure fluctuation game by the first special figure display device 212 is started. A ball entering the first special figure starting port 230 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the game island side.

As shown in FIG. 3(a), a first ball passage 2681 and a second ball passage 2682 extend from the left side directly above the rotor unit 28, of which only a portion is shown. Details of the rotating body unit 28, the first ball passage 2681 and the second ball passage 2682 will be described later.

Also, on the right side of the first special figure starting opening 230 shown in FIG. The second attacker rotates the second door member 2351 forward with the lower edge as the rotation axis. Furthermore, one general winning opening 226 is arranged above the second attacker, and two general winning openings 226 are diagonally arranged on the left side of the special 1 starting chucker 23 . When the ball enters the general prize winning opening 226, a predetermined ball detection sensor (not shown) detects it, and assuming that the ball has entered the general winning opening 226, the payout device 152 is driven and a predetermined number (for example, 4) of balls are awarded. It is discharged to the ball storage tray 126 as a ball. A player can freely take out the balls discharged to the ball storage tray 126, and with these configurations, prize balls are paid out to the player based on winnings. A ball entering the general winning hole 226 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the game island side.

Also, on the game board 200 shown in FIG. 3A, a first attacker unit is arranged on the right side, and an electric sorting unit is arranged on the left side. The first attacker unit is covered by a transparent lower right transparent plate 2591, and is normally visible through the lower right transparent plate 2591, but it is not shown that way in FIG. 3(a). Absent. The electric sorting unit is also covered with a transparent left transparent plate 2691, and should be visible through the left transparent plate 2691, but it is not shown in that way in FIG. 3(a). It should be noted that both the first attacker unit and the electric sorting unit are units that are partially transparent on the back side.

A first stereoscopic film effect 271 and a second stereoscopic film effect 272 are arranged above the game area 124 . The first stereoscopic film effect body 271 is provided so as to overlap the second stereoscopic film effect body 272, and both appear to be integrated in FIG. 3(a). The details of the first stereoscopic film effect 271 and the second stereoscopic film effect 272 will be described later.

A third stereoscopic film effect body 273 is arranged on the right side of the game area 124 . More than half of the third stereoscopic film effect 273 is covered with a transparent lower right transparent plate 2591 and a transparent upper right transparent plate 2592 . Also, between the third stereoscopic film effect body 273 and the upper right transparent plate 2592, the above-described first attacker unit that allows a part of the back side to be transmitted is arranged. Normally, the third 3D film effect 273 can be seen through the transparent plates 2591 and 2592 and the first attacker unit 25, but this is not shown in FIG. 3(a).

A fourth stereoscopic film effect 274 is arranged on the left side of the game area 124 . More than half of the fourth stereoscopic film effect body 274 is also covered with part of the transparent game board 201 and the transparent left transparent board 2691 . Further, between the fourth stereoscopic film effect body 274 and the left transparent plate 2691, an electric distribution unit 26 (see FIG. 4) that allows a part of the back side to pass through is arranged. Originally, a part of the transparent game board 201, the left transparent board 2691, and the fourth stereoscopic film effect body 274 can also be seen through the electric distribution unit 26, but in FIG. Not shown. The details of the third stereoscopic film effect body 273 and the fourth stereoscopic film effect body 274 will also be described later.

Furthermore, a substantially circular LED lighting effect body 278 is arranged diagonally to the lower left of the third stereoscopic film effect body 273 . A plurality of LEDs 2781 are provided on the outer periphery of the LED light emission effect body 278, and the LED light emission effect body 278 is a effect body that emits light in a radial direction. Compared to each stereoscopic film effect body such as the first stereoscopic film effect body 271, the second stereoscopic film effect body 272, the third stereoscopic film effect body 273, and the fourth stereoscopic film effect body 274, the LED light emission effect body 278 is Although it is arranged in the rear, the light emitted in the radial direction from the LED lighting effect body 278 is diffused, and there is also light directed forward. Therefore, these three-dimensional film effects 271 to 274 are irradiated with light from the sides by the LED light emission effects 278 . The LED light effect body 278 is arranged in front of these three-dimensional film effect bodies 271 to 274 so that these three-dimensional film effect bodies 271 to 274 are illuminated from the front by the LED light emission effect body 278. can be

In addition, in the game area 124, a disc-shaped hitting direction changing member (not shown) called a windmill and a plurality of game nails (not shown) are arranged, and at the bottom of the inner rail 204 An out port 240 is provided for discharging the balls that have not won any of the winning ports or starting ports to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the game island side.

Balls contained in the ball storage pan 126 are delivered to the launch position of the launch rail. In this pachinko machine 100, the firing motor is driven with strength corresponding to the amount of operation of the ball firing handle 134 by the player, and the firing rod 146 and the firing mallet 148 are passed through the outer rail 202 and the inner rail 204 to reach the game area 124. Launch. Then, the ball that reaches the upper part of the game area 124 flows downward while changing its traveling direction by the electric distribution unit 26, a ball hitting direction changing member (not shown), a game nail, etc., and enters various prize winning openings and starting openings. Win a prize or reach an out port 240 without winning a prize in any prize winning port or starting port. Note that the game board 200 may be provided with an out sensor. The out sensor is a sensor capable of detecting a game ball that has passed through the sensor of the winning opening, a game ball that has passed through the sensor of the starting opening, and a game ball that has entered the out opening. Further, the sensor may be configured to be able to detect only a part of the prize winning opening, the start opening and the out opening.

FIG. 4 shows a state in which the lower right transparent plate 2591, the upper right transparent plate 2592, and the left transparent plate 2691 are removed from the game board 200 shown in FIG. 4, the first stereoscopic film effect body 271, the second stereoscopic film effect body 272, the third stereoscopic film effect body 273, and the fourth stereoscopic film effect body 274 are also removed, and the LED light emission effect body 278 is also removed. ing. As a result, the frame 208f of the decorative design display device 208 is illustrated in FIG.

In FIG. 4, the first attacker unit 25 is illustrated on the right side, and the electric distribution unit 26 is also illustrated on the left side.

The first attacker unit 25 shown in FIG. 4 is provided in the right area of the game area 124 . When hit to the right, the game ball goes over the first area 1241 and the second area 1242 described later, enters the right route 1243, and heads for the right area. The right route 1243 is covered with an upper right transparent plate 2592, but a normal pattern starting port 228 is arranged at the point where it branches and merges. The normal figure starting port 228 is configured with a device for determining whether or not the ball has passed through a predetermined area of the game area 124, called a gate or through chucker, and is located on the right side of the game board 200 in this embodiment. One is placed in the Balls that have passed through the normal figure start port 228 are not discharged to the game island side, but when they enter, a predetermined number (for example, one) of prize balls are paid out, and the entered game balls are released. It may be guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and discharged to the game island side. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that the ball has passed through the normal pattern starting port 228 , the pachinko machine 100 starts the normal pattern fluctuation game by the normal pattern display device 210 .

A second special figure starting port 232 is arranged on the upstream side of the first attacker unit 25 . The door member 2320 advances and retreats in the front-rear direction with respect to the ball passage in the second special figure start opening 232 . The door member 2320 and the second special figure starting port 232 are sometimes called an electric tulip (electric chu). The ball detection sensor 2322 for the second special figure starting port 232 is arranged facing sideways on the downstream side of the door member 2320 that has advanced to the front side. In the electric chew shown in FIG. 4 , the door member 2320 is retracted, and even a game ball entering the electric chew inlet 2323 falls and does not reach the ball detection sensor 2322 . On the other hand, with the door member 2320 moving forward, the game ball passing through the electric chew inlet 2323 reaches the ball detection sensor 2322 . A game ball that has reached the ball detection sensor 2322 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the game island side. A game ball that did not enter the electric chew introduction port 2323 or a game ball that entered the electric chew introduction port 2323 but dropped advances to the intermediate position of the first attacker unit 25 .

At an intermediate position of the first attacker unit 25, a first variable winning opening 234 serving as a first attacker is arranged. In the first attacker, the first door member 2341 advances and retreats in the front-rear direction with respect to the ball passage. The ball detection sensor 2342 for the first variable prize winning opening is arranged facing upward below the first door member 2341 that has advanced forward. In the first attacker shown in FIG. 4, the first door member 2341 is retracted, and the game ball that has flowed down to the intermediate position of the first attacker unit 25 falls and passes through the ball detection sensor 2342, It is detected by the detection sensor 2342 . A game ball that has passed through the ball detection sensor 2342 is guided to the back side of the first attacker unit 25 . A V sorting device (not shown) is arranged on the back side of the first attacker unit 25, and the game balls that have passed through the ball detection sensor 2342 are directed to a V winning hole (not shown) or to an out hole. Distribute The first door member 2341 advances and retreats by the small winning game, and if the game ball enters the V winning opening, it becomes a V winning and the big winning game is started. On the other hand, when the first door member 2341 advances forward, the game ball passes over the advanced first door member 2341 and it is difficult to pass the ball detection sensor 2342 . The first door member 2341 is gradually inclined downward toward the downstream side in the passing direction of the game ball. In the ball passage formed by the advanced first door member 2341, a plurality of deceleration ribs 234r projecting forward are provided at intervals. At the first door member 2341 advanced to the front side, the inclination of the first door member 2341 makes it easier for the game ball to flow down, but the game ball is caught on the deceleration rib 234r, and the game ball stays on the first door member 2341 for a while. may stay for a while. When the first door member 2341 retreats while the game ball stays on the first door member 2341, the game ball staying on the first door member 2341 drops at once, and the game ball stays on the first door member 2341. is detected by the ball detection sensor 2342 of . Therefore, compared with the case where the first door member 2341 retreats while the game ball is passing through the first door member 2341, the winning rate to the first variable winning port 234 is improved, and the deceleration rib 234r increases the winning rate. It also serves as a means of improvement.

A game ball that has passed over the first door member 2341 that has advanced forward passes through a vertical ball passage 251 without passing through a V sorting device (not shown) and is discharged from the first attacker unit 25. be done. The vertical ball passage 251 is provided with a plurality of deceleration ribs 251r along the passage. These deceleration ribs 251r also protrude forward.

A game nail is not provided in the first attacker unit 25 described above.

A part of the transparent game board 201 is interposed ahead of the first attacker unit 25, and a plurality of game nails 238 are provided there although not shown in FIG. These game pegs 238 may cause the game balls to go to the general winning opening 226 . Also, if the second door member 2351 of the second attacker is open, the second variable winning opening 235 may win. Furthermore, if the second attacker's second door member 2351 is in a closed state, it may go to the out port 240 .

In the above description,
"First variable entrance [for example, first variable winning opening 234],
a second variable entrance [for example, the second variable winning entrance 235];
A first state changeable from a first state [e.g., advanced state] to a third state [e.g., retreated state] in which the ball is more likely to enter the first variable entrance than the first state. changing means [for example, the first door member 2341],
From the second state [for example, the closed state], the ball is more easily entered into the second variable entrance than the second state. a second changing means [for example, the second door member 2351] capable of changing the state to the rotated open state];
A first ball entrance [for example, a general winning entrance 226],
A game machine comprising
In the first state, a gaming ball prevented from entering the first variable ball entrance by the first changing means can roll on the first changing means,
In the fourth state, the game ball rolling on the first changing means can also roll on the second changing means and head toward the second variable ball entrance. and
In the second state, the game ball rolling on the first changing means cannot roll on the second changing means,
Said second variable ball entrance is capable of facing only game balls rolling on said first change means,
A game ball rolling on the first changing means may enter the first ball entrance without entering the second variable ball entrance,
A playground characterized by: 』
explained.

The electric distribution unit 26 shown in FIG. 4 is provided in the left area of the game area 124 . When hit to the left, the game ball advances from the first area 1241 or the second area 1242 to the left area. Left-handed is the recommended way to hit in the normal state (low-probability normal state). In addition, right-handed hitting is the recommended way to hit in a short-time state (high-probability normal state). The first area 1241 and the second area 1242 are adjacent areas, and the first area 1241 is on the downstream side in the shooting direction of the ball. In other words, the second area 1242 is located farther from the return ball preventing piece 203 than the first area 1241 is. Therefore, when aiming at the first area 1241, it is necessary to shoot the game ball with a stronger firing intensity than when aiming at the second area 1242, and when aiming at the second area 1242, the first area 1241 is required. It is necessary to shoot the game ball with a weaker shooting intensity than when aiming. However, even if the game ball is shot with a high firing intensity, it may rebound off the wall 1241 a that defines the first area 1241 and enter the second area 1242 . A ball passage 1245 extends from the first region 1241 and is provided with a plurality of deceleration projections 1245p. Further, the second region 1242 is also provided with a plurality of deceleration projections 1242p.

A part of the transparent game board 201 is interposed between the ball passage 1245 and the electric distribution unit 26, and there are provided a plurality of game nails 238 (not shown in FIG. 3). It is A part of the transparent game board 201 is also interposed between the second area 1242 and the electric distribution unit 26, and there are also a plurality of game nails (not shown in FIG. 3). 238 is provided. Hereinafter, the area in which a part of the game board 201 is provided may be referred to as a sorting front area 125 .

A game ball that has passed through the ball passage 1245 and a game ball that has entered the second area 1242 enter the distribution front area 125 . The pre-sort area 125 branches into three routes: a right route 125R, a central route 125C, and a left route 125L. Each route is demarcated by game nails 238 . The game nail 238 may be made of metal or resin. Ball passage 1245 connects to right route 125R, and second region 1242 connects to left route 125L. The center route 125C is a route provided in the lower half of the distribution front region 125 and positioned between the right route 125R and the left route 125L. A game ball that has passed through the right route 125R or a game ball that has passed through the left route 125L may enter this center route 125C. Also, a game ball passing through the right route 125R may enter the left route 125L, and a game ball passing through the left route 125L may enter the right route 125R.

The electric distribution unit 26 is provided with roughly three ball paths. The three sphere paths become first sphere path 2601 , second sphere path 2602 , and third sphere path 2603 . Each route will be explained below.

First, the first sphere path 2601 will be described. The first sphere path 2601 becomes the right sphere path connected from the right route 125R. The first ball path 2601 is provided with a first upstream ball delaying portion 2651, a third ball direction changing portion 263, a first downstream ball delaying portion 2652, and a first ball direction changing portion 261 from the upstream side. Both the first upstream ball delay section 2651 and the first downstream ball delay section 2652 are provided in a vertical ball path portion, and are provided in locations where the movement speed of the game ball tends to increase. The first upstream ball delay section 2651 is for reducing the moving speed of the game ball heading toward the third ball direction changing section 263, and the first downstream ball delay section 2652 moves toward the first ball direction changing section 261. It is for reducing the moving speed of the game ball. A detailed description of the first upstream sphere delay section 2651 and the first downstream sphere delay section 2652 will be given later.

The third ball direction changing part 263 has a direction changing member 2631 and a motor (not shown). The first ball direction changing portion 261 has a direction changing member 2611 and a motor (not shown), the second ball direction changing portion 262 has a direction changing member 2621 and a motor (not shown), and the fourth ball direction changing portion 264 has a direction changing member 2641 and a motor (not shown). The following description of the third ball direction changing portion 263 is the same for the direction changing portions (261, 262, 264) other than the third ball direction changing portion 263.

The direction changing member 2631 has a right slanted surface 263R and a left slanted surface 263L. This direction changing member 2631 is rotated by a motor (not shown) to change its posture between a rightward posture and a leftward posture. The rightward posture is the posture of the direction changing member 2631 shown in FIG. 4, in which the right inclined surface 263R is inclined downward and to the right, and the left inclined surface 263L is vertical. The leftward posture is the posture of the direction changing member 2641 of the fourth spherical direction changing portion 264 shown in FIG. 4, in which the left inclined surface 263L is inclined downward to the left and the right inclined surface 263R is vertical. The direction changing member 2631 uses random numbers to determine to which posture and at what timing the posture is to be changed. The speed of change (rotational speed) is also determined using random numbers, and the posture may change slowly or quickly. The attitude of the direction changing member 2631 and how the attitude changes can be visually recognized by the player. It is impossible to launch the game ball of As shown in FIG. 4, when the direction changing member 2631 of the third ball direction changing portion 263 is in the rightward posture, the game ball flows downward and to the right along the right inclined surface 263R. That is, it flows down toward the first downstream sphere delay portion 2652 and continues to move along the first sphere path 2601 . On the other hand, when the direction changing member 2631 of the third ball direction changing portion 263 is in the left facing posture, the game ball flows downward to the left along the left inclined surface 263L, deviates from the first ball path 2601, and reaches the central Enter the third sphere path 2603 .

As shown in FIG. 4, when the direction changing member 2611 of the first ball direction changing portion 261 is in the rightward posture, the game ball flows downward to the right along the right inclined surface 261R. A first guide port 2613 is opened at the lower right of the first ball direction changing portion 261 . Therefore, when the direction changing member 2611 of the first ball direction changing portion 261 is in the right facing posture, the game ball is directed to this first guide port 2613 . The game ball passes through the first guide port 2613, is guided to the back side of the electric distribution unit 26, and enters the first ball passage 2681. - 特許庁The first ball passage 2681 is divided into a transparent upstream passage 2681a and a transparent downstream passage 2681b likewise, and game balls guided to the back side of the electric distribution unit 26 first flow down the upstream passage 2681a. Then, the game ball falls into the downstream passage 2681b at the downstream end of the upstream passage 2681a, and then flows down the downstream passage 2681b. The game ball falls from the downstream end of the downstream passage 2681b to the rotor unit 28, which is only partly visible in FIG. Since the first ball passage 2681 is transparent, the game ball flowing down the first ball passage 2681 can be visually recognized by the player. On the other hand, when the direction changing member 2611 of the first ball direction changing portion 261 is in the left facing posture, the game ball flows downward to the left along the left inclined surface 261L. An out port 241 is provided at the lower left of the first ball direction changing portion 261, and the game ball entering this out port 241 passes through a path 2604 (see FIG. 5) provided inside the electric distribution unit 26. , and finally discharged to the game island side.

Next, the second ball path 2602 will be described. The second sphere path 2602 becomes the left sphere path connected from the left route 125L. The second ball path 2602 is provided with a second upstream ball delaying portion 2653, a fourth ball direction changing portion 264, a second downstream ball delaying portion 2654, and a second ball direction changing portion 262 from the upstream side. The fourth ball direction changing portion 264 is provided side by side with the third ball direction changing portion 263 in the first ball path 2601 and the third ball path 2603 interposed therebetween. The second ball direction changing portion 262 is provided side by side with the first ball direction changing portion 261 and the third ball path 2603 interposed in the first ball path 2601 . Both the second upstream ball delay section 2653 and the second downstream ball delay section 2654 are provided in a vertical ball path portion, and are provided in locations where the moving speed of the game ball tends to increase. The second upstream ball delaying section 2653 is for reducing the moving speed of the game ball heading for the fourth ball direction changing section 264, and the second downstream ball delaying section 2654 moves toward the second ball direction changing section 262. It is for reducing the moving speed of the game ball. A detailed description of the second upstream sphere delay section 2653 and the second downstream sphere delay section 2654 will also be given later.

As shown in FIG. 4, when the direction changing member 2641 of the fourth ball direction changing portion 264 is in the left facing posture, the game ball flows downward to the left along the left inclined surface 264L. That is, it flows down toward the second downstream sphere delay portion 2654 and continues to move along the second sphere path 2602 . On the other hand, when the direction changing member 2641 of the fourth ball direction changing portion 264 is facing rightward, the game ball flows downward along the right inclined surface 264R, deviates from the second ball path 2602, and reaches the center. into the third sphere path 2603 of .

As shown in FIG. 4, when the direction changing member 2621 of the second ball direction changing portion 262 is in the rightward posture, the game ball flows downward to the right along the right inclined surface 262R. A second guide port 2623 is opened at the lower right of the second ball direction changing portion 262 . Therefore, when the direction changing member 2621 of the second ball direction changing portion 262 is in the right facing posture, the game ball is directed to this second guide port 2623 . The game ball passes through the second guide port 2623, is guided to the back side of the electric distribution unit 26, enters the transparent second ball passage 2682, and flows down the second ball passage 2682. - 特許庁The game ball falls to the rotor unit 28 from the downstream end of the second ball passage 2682 . Since the second ball passage 2682 is also transparent, the game ball flowing down the second ball passage 2682 can be visually recognized by the player. On the other hand, when the direction changing member 2621 of the second ball direction changing portion 262 is facing leftward, the game ball flows downward to the left along the left inclined surface 262L, and then directly below the second ball direction changing portion 262. to reach Directly below the second spherical direction changing portion 262 cannot be reached via the right, and can be reached only via the left. An out port 242 is provided directly below the second ball direction changing portion 262, and the game ball entering this out port 242 passes through a path 2604 (see FIG. 5) provided inside the electric distribution unit 26. , and finally discharged to the game island side.

Next, the third sphere path 2603 will be described. In FIG. 4, in order to distinguish the third ball path 2603 from the first ball path 2601 and the second ball path 2602, the third ball path 2603 is hatched downward to the left. A third sphere path 2603 becomes the central sphere path connected from central root 125C. In addition, as described above, when a game ball enters the third ball path 2603 due to the direction changing member 2631 of the third ball direction changing portion 263 pointing to the left, or when the fourth ball direction changing portion 264 A game ball may enter due to the direction changing member 2641 that is in the rightward posture. The third ball path 2603 is provided with a general prize winning opening 227 on the upstream side, that is, on the upstream side of the position where the game balls enter by the direction changing members 2631 and 2641 . A game ball that has entered the general winning hole 227 is guided to the back side of the electric distribution unit 26 and deviates from the third ball path 2603 . A detailed description of the general prize winning opening 227 provided in the third ball path 2603 will be given later. In addition, the third ball path 2603 is provided with an effect switch 269 on the downstream side, that is, on the downstream side of the position where the game balls enter by the direction changing members 2631 and 2641 . The effect switch 269 is a gate-shaped ball detection sensor, and a game ball flowing down the third ball path 2603 without entering the general winning opening 227 on the upstream side always passes. When the game ball passes through this production switch 269, a certain production is started. A game ball that has passed through the performance switch 269 is discharged from the electric distribution unit 26 to the game area 124 . The game balls discharged from the electric distribution unit 26 to the game area 124 are only the game balls that have passed through the third ball path 2603 . That is, neither the game ball that has entered the first ball path 2601 nor the game ball that has entered the second ball path 2602 is discharged from the electric distribution unit 26 to the game area 124 . Incidentally, instead of the effect switch 269, a normal figure starting port 228 called a gate or a through chucker may be provided. In this case, the normal figure start opening 228 is provided in each of the right side area and the left side area.

The electric sorting unit 26 described above is not provided with a game nail.

A part of the transparent game board 201 is interposed between the electric sorting unit 26 and the out port 240, and there are provided a plurality of game nails 238 (not shown in FIG. 3). It is In addition, the above-described two general prize winning openings 226 are arranged.

Next, in FIG. 3A, a detailed description will be given of the rotating body unit 28, only a portion of which is visible near the center lower portion.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the rotor unit 28 as seen from the back side of the game board. In FIG. 5, the left rear side of the paper surface is the front side (player's side), and the right hand side is the rear side (back side).

FIG. 5 shows a first ball passage 2681 (an upstream passage 2681a and a downstream passage 2681b) and a second ball passage 2682 extending from the back side of the electric sorting unit 26 toward the rotor unit 28. FIG. A downstream end 2682</b>L of the second ball passage 2682 opens just above the central portion of the rotor unit 28 . On the other hand, the downstream end 2681L of the first ball passage 2681 (downstream passage 2681b) opens right above the outer peripheral portion of the rotating body unit . Also, the second ball passage 2682 is positioned on the back side of the first ball passage 2681 .

Furthermore, the length of the second ball passage 2682 is longer than the length of the first ball passage 2681 (the combined length of the upstream passage 2681a and the downstream passage 2681b).

Further, although no game nail is provided in the first ball passage 2681, the upstream passage 2681a of the first ball passage 2681 is provided with one deceleration rib r1 and delay means d1, and the downstream passage 2681b is provided with a deceleration rib r1 and a delay means d1. , a plurality of deceleration ribs r2 are provided. The deceleration ribs r1 and r2 are longitudinally extending ribs that protrude into the ball passage. Also, the plurality of deceleration ribs r2 are alternately provided on the opposing walls. On the other hand, the second ball passage 2682, which is longer than the first ball passage 2681, is also provided with one deceleration rib r3 and delay means d2, although no game nail is provided. When the game ball collides with the deceleration ribs r1, r2 and r3, the movement speed of the game ball is reduced. The delay means d1, d2 are cylindrical parts with a diameter greater than the width of the ball passage. At the lower ends of the delay means d1 and d2, openings through which game balls fall are provided. The game ball that has reached the delay means d1 makes a circular motion along the cylindrical inner peripheral surface, and eventually falls from the opening at the lower end. The movement speed of the game ball is also reduced by these delay means d1 and d2. Considering the number of deceleration ribs, the relatively short first ball passage 2681 can reduce the moving speed of the game ball more than the relatively long second ball passage 2682. As a result, the time from the electric distribution unit 26 to reach the rotor unit 28 through the first ball passage 2681 and the time from the electric distribution unit 26 to the rotor unit 28 through the second ball passage 2682 The time to is approaching.

Further, in FIG. 5, a path 2604 provided inside the electric distribution unit 26 is indicated by a dotted line.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the rotor unit 28 shown in FIG. 6(a) and 6(c) are perspective views of the rotor unit 28 as seen from diagonally above, with the diagonally lower left side of the paper surface being the front side (player side) and the diagonally upper right side being the rear side. (Back side) becomes.

As shown in FIG. 6(a), the rotor unit 28 has a cylindrical upper cover 281, an outer peripheral guide surface 282, and a pair of ball receiving openings 2831, 2832 arranged inside the outer peripheral guide surface 282. . A pair of ball receiving openings 2831 and 2832 are arranged at positions opposed to each other by 180 degrees, each having a fan-like shape and having a height approximately equal to that of the upper cover 281 . The rotating body unit 28 includes a motor 28M, and a rotating shaft 28A (see FIGS. 6B and 6C) rotated by the motor 28M is positioned at the center of the rotating body unit 28. As shown in FIG. A pair of ball receiving openings 2831 and 2832 are fixed to the rotating shaft 28A by a base plate (not shown), and rotate around the rotating shaft 28A when the motor 28M rotates. The base plate (not shown) is covered from above by a pair of inclined plates 2833, 2834, and the pair of inclined plates 2833, 2834 also rotate together with the pair of ball receiving openings 2831, 2832 when the motor 28M rotates. A pair of inclined plates 2833 and 2834 cover the central portion of the rotating body unit 28 and are inclined toward the outer peripheral side. That is, the inclined plate 2833 located on the left side shown in FIG. 6A is inclined downward toward the left side, and the inclined plate 2834 located on the right side is inclined downward toward the right side. An outer peripheral guide surface 282 is provided below the lowest position of the pair of downwardly inclined inclined plates 2833 and 2834 . Therefore, the game ball dropped onto the pair of inclined plates 2833 and 2834 rolls on the inclined plates 2833 and 2834 according to the inclination of the inclined plates 2833 and 2834 and is guided by the outer peripheral guide surface 282 .

FIG. 6B shows a state in which the cylindrical upper cover 281, the pair of ball receiving openings 2831 and 2832, the base plate (not shown), and the pair of inclined plates 2833 and 2834 are removed from the rotor unit 28. It is a perspective view when viewed from the front side, and the left front side of the paper surface is the front side (player side).

As shown in FIG. 6B, the outer guide surface 282 has an opening 2821 on the front side. The outer peripheral guide surface 282 is a surface inclined downward toward the opening 2821, and the position of the opening 2821 is the lowest position. In addition, portions 2822 and 2823 of the outer peripheral guide surface 282 in the vicinity of the opening 2821 have steep angles of inclination. Further, a peak portion 2824 is provided on the outer peripheral guide surface 282 at a position opposed to the opening 2821 by 180 degrees. This peak portion 2824 is inclined to both sides from a slightly elevated position 2825 . The opening 2821 is connected to the starting entrance guideway 288 . As described with reference to FIG. 3(c), the exit opening 2881 of the starting port side guideway 288 is arranged at a position spaced apart from the first special figure starting port 230 in the vertical direction. A game ball on the outer peripheral guide surface 282 rolls on the outer peripheral guide surface 282 according to the inclination of the outer peripheral guide surface 282 and enters the start port side guide path 288 from the opening 2821 . The game ball that has entered the starting port side guideway 288 passes through the starting port side guideway 288, is released from the exit opening 2881 of the starting port side guideway 288, and goes to the first special figure starting port 230. However, there are cases where the game ball released from the exit opening 2881 strays to the left and right and does not enter the first special figure start opening 230.

FIG. 6(d) is a perspective view of the rotor unit 28 as seen from the lower front side, and the front side of the paper surface is the front side (player side).

This FIG. 6(d) also shows the outlet opening 2881 of the starting port side guideway 288. As shown in FIG. 6(b) and 6(d) also show out discharge ports 289L and 289R provided on both sides of the start port side guideway 288. As shown in FIG.

Further, in FIG. 6B, after the pair of ball receiving openings 2831 and 2832 and the base plate (not shown) and the pair of inclined plates 2833 and 2834 are removed, an out-discharging surface 289 connected to the out-discharging openings 289L and 289R is formed. is visible. The out-discharge surface 289 is a surface that slopes downward toward the out-discharge ports 289L and 289R. This out discharge surface 289 is a surface provided below the outer peripheral guide surface 282 by one game ball or more. A game ball entering a pair of rotating ball receiving openings 2831 and 2832 falls on the out discharge surface 289, is discharged from the out discharge openings 289L and 289R to the game area 124, and reaches the out opening 240. - 特許庁However, the game balls discharged from the out discharge ports 289L and 289R may enter the first special figure starting port 230 very rarely. It should be noted that the game balls discharged from the out discharge ports 289L and 289R may be configured to enter the out port 240 100%.

Further, FIGS. 6(b) and 6(d) show the start winning ball guide path 284 provided below the exit opening 2881 of the start entrance side guide path 288. As shown in FIG. The starting winning ball guide path 284 is a path that is bent downward at approximately 90 degrees, with an upstream end opening forward and a downstream end opening downward. A ball that enters the first special figure starting port 230 passes through the starting port route 233 of the special 1 starting chucker 23 shown in FIG. On the other end side of the start winning ball guide path 284, a ball detection sensor 2841 for detecting a ball entering the first special figure start port 230 is provided. The game ball that has passed through the ball detection sensor 2841 is finally discharged to the game island side.

FIG. 6(c) shows a state in which the outer peripheral guide surface 282 and the members forming the out-discharge ports 289L and 289R (out-discharge surface 289, etc.) are further removed from the rotor unit 28 shown in FIG. 6(b). It is a perspective view when it sees from diagonally above.

The rotating body unit 28 is entirely made of a transparent member, and game balls rolling on the outer peripheral guide surface 282 and game balls flowing down the out discharge surface 289 can be visually recognized in some cases. Such a rotating body unit 28 is provided with an LED substrate 285 on which a plurality of LEDs 2851 are mounted. The LED substrate 285 is covered with a lens plate (not shown) and provided below the out-discharge surface 289 . When a plurality of LEDs 2851 emit light, the outer peripheral guide surface 282 and the out discharge surface 289 are illuminated from below, and together with the movement of the game ball, the production effect is enhanced.

The rotating body unit 28 described above is not provided with a game nail.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the state of the electric distribution unit 26 and the state of the rotating body unit 28. As shown in FIG.

The state of the electric distribution unit 26 shown in FIG. 7(a) is the same as the state of the electric distribution unit 26 shown in FIG. In this state, the direction changing member 2611 of the first ball direction changing portion is also facing rightward. Therefore, the game ball that has entered the first ball path 2601 flows down the first ball path 2681 through the first guide port 2613 and falls to the rotor unit 28 . In the rotating body unit 28 shown in FIG. 7(a), both of the pair of ball receiving openings 2831 and 2832 are not directly below the downstream end 2681L of the first ball passage 2681, but are located outside the downstream end 2681L. state. Therefore, the game ball passing through the first ball passage 2681 drops onto the pair of inclined plates 2833 and 2834 and is guided by the outer peripheral guide surface 282 . Then, it rolls on the outer peripheral guide surface 282, passes through the starting port side guide path 288 from the opening 2821 shown in FIG. Head to the special figure start port 230.

On the other hand, the fourth spherical direction changing portion in the second spherical path 2602 has the direction changing member 2641 directed to the left, and the second spherical direction changing portion has the direction changing member 2621 directed to the right. Therefore, the game ball that has entered the second ball path 2602 passes through the second guide port 2623 and flows down the second ball path 2682 to reach the center of the rotor unit 28, that is, the pair of inclined plates 2833 and 2834. It falls upward and is again guided by the outer peripheral guide surface 282 . Then, like the game ball that has entered the first ball path 2601, it passes through the opening 2821 of the outer peripheral guide surface 282 shown in FIG. Head to the first special figure starting port 230 shown in c).

The state of the electric distribution unit 26 shown in FIG. 7B is the same as the state of the electric distribution unit 26 shown in FIG. is in the rightward posture, and in the first ball direction changing portion, the direction changing member 2611 is in the rightward posture. Therefore, the game ball that has entered the first ball path 2601 flows down the first ball path 2681 through the first guide port 2613 and falls to the rotor unit 28 . The rotor unit 28 shown in FIG. 7(b) has a pair of ball receiving ports 2831, 2832 that rotate in a positional relationship facing each other 180 degrees. It is located directly below. Therefore, the game ball passing through the first ball passage 2681 passes through the ball receiving opening 2832 and falls onto the out discharge surface 289 shown in FIG. discharged to

On the other hand, the fourth spherical direction changing portion in the second spherical path 2602 has the direction changing member 2641 directed to the left, and the second spherical direction changing portion has the direction changing member 2621 directed to the right. Therefore, the game ball that has entered the second ball path 2602 passes through the second guide port 2623 and flows down the second ball path 2682 to reach the center of the rotor unit 28, that is, the pair of inclined plates 2833 and 2834. It drops upward and is guided by the outer peripheral guide surface 282 . Then, through the opening 2821 of the outer peripheral guide surface 282 shown in FIG. 6 (b), through the starting port side guideway 288, is released from the exit opening 2881, toward the first special figure starting port 230 shown in FIG. 3 (c) . In the second ball path 2602, when the game ball reaches the second ball path 2682, it is always released from the exit opening 2881 through the start port side guide path 288 and goes to the first special figure start port 230. It will be. That is, it is not affected by the state of the rotating body unit 28 . In this way, when the state of the electric distribution unit 26 is the state in which the game ball is directed to the second ball path 2602, that is, the direction changing member 2641 of the fourth ball direction changing portion is in the leftward posture, If the direction change member 2621 of the second ball direction change part is in the state of facing right, if the number of reservations of special figure 1 is one less than the maximum number of reservations, the reservation of special figure 1 is full You may make it alert|report that it becomes. For example, in the customization setting, if it is set to use the ball shooting handle 134 to make the notification, the ball shooting handle 134 vibrates to make the notification. In addition, a ball detection sensor is provided in front of the second ball path 2602, and when the game ball passes through this ball detection sensor in a state where the number of reservations of the special figure 1 is one less than the maximum number of reservations, the above notification is given. may be performed.

In the electric sorting unit 26 shown in FIG. 7(c), the direction changing member 2631 of the third ball direction changing portion in the first ball path 2601 is in a rightward posture, but the direction changing portion of the first ball direction changing portion The member 2611 is in a state facing left. Therefore, the game ball that has entered the first ball path 2601 enters the out port 241 provided at the lower left of the first ball direction changing portion 261, and is provided inside the electric distribution unit 26, as shown in FIG. Through the indicated path 2604, it is finally discharged to the game island side.

In addition, the direction changing member 2641 is directed leftward in the fourth spherical direction changing portion in the second spherical path 2602, and the direction changing member 2621 is also directed leftward in the second spherical direction changing portion. Therefore, the game ball entering the second ball path 2602 enters the out port 242 provided directly below the second ball direction changing portion, and this game ball is also provided inside the electric distribution unit 26. Through the path 2604, it is finally discharged to the game island side.

In the electric sorting unit 26 shown in FIG. 7(d), the direction changing member 2631 of the third ball direction changing portion in the first ball path 2601 is in a leftward posture. Therefore, the game ball leaves the first ball path 2601 and enters the third ball path 2603 in the center.

In addition, the fourth ball direction changing portion in the second ball path 2602 is in a state in which the direction changing member 2641 is directed rightward. Therefore, the game ball leaves the second ball path 2602 and enters the third ball path 2603 in the center.

As described above, the game ball that has entered the third ball path 2603 passes through the performance switch 269 shown in FIG.

It should be noted that each of the first ball path 2601, the second ball path 2602, and the third ball path 2603 is provided with a plurality of deceleration ribs 26r1 projecting forward. Further, deceleration ribs 26r2 projecting in the left-right direction are alternately arranged in the vertical portion on the downstream side of the third ball path 2603. As shown in FIG.

Also, the distance from the fourth spherical direction changing portion (direction changing member 2641) to the third spherical path 2603 is greater than the distance from the third spherical direction changing portion (direction changing member 2631) to the third spherical path 2603 (see arrow 3d). (see arrow 4d) is longer. Since the distance is different in this way, the time and rolling manner until the game ball moves to the third ball path 2603 can be changed by the third ball direction changing portion (direction changing member 2631) and the fourth ball direction changing portion (direction changing member 2631). 2641) can be enjoyed for every two ball direction changes. Note that the distance from the fourth spherical direction changing portion (direction changing member 2641) to the third spherical path 2603 is greater than the distance from the third spherical direction changing portion (direction changing member 2631) to the third spherical path 2603 (see arrow 3d). (see arrow 4d) may be shorter. That is, the distance from the third spherical direction changing portion (direction changing member 2631) to the third spherical path 2603 (see arrow 3d) and the distance from the fourth spherical direction changing portion (direction changing member 2641) to the third spherical path 2603 It is sufficient if the distance (see arrow 4d) is different.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the flow of game balls as a result of hitting to the left.

In the following, although there may be overlaps with the explanation so far, the explanation so far will be summarized and explained again.

In the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, left-handed hitting is recommended in the normal state (low-probability normal state). When hitting left, the game ball enters the first area 1241 or the second area 1242 . In the positional relationship between the first region 1241 and the second region 1242, when fired with a relatively strong firing intensity, the first region 1241 can be aimed, and when fired with a relatively weak firing intensity, the second region 1242 can be aimed at. However, even if the game ball is shot with a relatively strong firing intensity, the game ball may bounce off the wall 1241a (see FIG. 4) that separates the first area 1241 and enter the second area 1242. obtain. It should be noted that even if the player intends to hit the ball to the right, the firing strength may be insufficient, resulting in a left-handed hit.

A game ball that has entered the first area 1241 advances to the end of the right route 125R in the distribution front area 125, enters the left route 125L from the middle of the right route 125R, and enters the center route 125C from the middle of the right route 125R. There are times when it gets into. In addition, the game ball that has entered the second region 1242, when proceeding to the end of the left route 125L in the distribution front region 125, when entering the right route 125R from the middle of the left route 125L, and from the middle of the left route 125L to the center It may enter route 125C.

When the game ball proceeds along the right route 125R, it enters the first ball path 2601 of the electric distribution unit 26, and in the third ball direction changing section 263, the game ball is directed to the first ball direction changing section 261. or is directed to the third sphere path 2603 . If the game ball is directed to the first ball direction change portion 261, the game ball still follows the first ball path 2601 and at the first ball direction change portion 261, the game ball is directed to the first ball path 2681. Or directed to the out port 241 . The first ball direction changing section 261 can be regarded as a means (first distribution means) for distributing game balls to the right direction (direction of the first ball passage 2681) and left direction (direction of the out port 241). When the game ball is directed to the first ball passage 2681 , the game ball is directed to the first special figure start port 230 or the out port 240 in the rotating body unit 28 .

When the game ball advances on the left route 125L, it enters the second ball path 2602 of the electric distribution unit 26, and in the fourth ball direction changing section 264, the game ball is directed to the second ball direction changing section 262. or is directed to the third sphere path 2603 . If the playing ball is directed to the second ball direction change portion 262, the game ball still follows the second ball path 2602 and at the second ball direction change portion 262, the playing ball is directed to the second ball path 2682. Or directed to the out port 242 . The second ball direction changing section 262 can be regarded as a means (second distribution means) for distributing game balls to the right direction (direction of the second ball passage 2682) and left direction (direction of the out port 242). When the game ball is directed to the second ball passage 2682 , the game ball is directed to the first special figure start port 230 in the rotating body unit 28 .

In the rotating body unit 28, even if the game ball is directed to the first special figure start port 230, the game ball does not necessarily win the first special figure start port 230, and the first special figure It may deviate from the starting port 230 and reach the out port 240 .

When the game ball advances through the central route 125C, it may enter the third ball path 2603 of the electric distribution unit 26 and enter the general winning hole 227. When the game ball does not win the general winning hole 227 , the game ball proceeds along the third ball path 2603 and passes through the performance switch 269 . Also, even if the game ball is directed to the third ball path 2603 at the third ball direction changing portion 263, even if the game ball is directed to the third ball path 2603 at the fourth ball direction changing portion 264, Even if there is, the game ball proceeds along the third ball path 2603 and passes through the effect switch 269 . A game ball that has passed through the performance switch 269 is discharged from the electric distribution unit 26 to the game area 124 . The game ball discharged from the electric distribution unit 26 to the game area 124 may win either of the two general winning openings 226, 226, and if it does not win any of the general winning openings 226, The out port 240 is reached. Here, the electric distribution unit 26 had only one general prize winning opening 227, but after passing through the electric distribution unit 26, the two general winning openings 226, 226 are, judging from the number of general winning openings, After passing through the electric sorting unit 26, it can be said that the probability of winning a prize in the general prize opening is higher. The number of prize balls is the same in both the general prize winning opening 227 in the electric distribution unit 26 and the two general prize winning openings 226 after passing through the electric distribution unit 26 .

Also, when the game ball advances through the first ball path 2601, the game ball is directed to the first special figure start port 230 or the out port 240 at the stage of falling to the rotating body unit 28. . The rotating body unit 28 uses a pair of rotating ball receiving ports 2831 to move game balls in the direction of the starting port side guide path 288 (the direction of the first special figure starting port 230) and the direction of the out discharge surface 289 (the direction of the out port 240 direction) can be seen as a means for distributing, and the direction of movement of the game ball is directed to the direction of the starting port side guideway 288 (the direction of the first special figure starting port 230), and the out discharge surface 289 It can also be regarded as ball direction changing means capable of changing to a state of directing in the direction (the direction of the out port 240). On the other hand, when the game ball advances through the second ball path 2602 , the game ball is always directed to the first special figure starting port 230 . However, when the game ball travels through the second ball path 2602, the possibility of reaching the rotor unit 28 is lower than when the game ball travels through the first ball path 2601. For example, when the game ball travels the first ball path 2601, at the stage of falling to the rotating body unit 28, the game ball is directed to the first special figure start port 230 with a probability of 50%, is directed to the out port 240 with a probability of . On the other hand, in the first ball direction changing portion 261 in the first ball path 2601, the game ball is directed to the first ball passage 2681 with a probability of 50% and directed to the out port 241 with a probability of 50%. Therefore, when the game ball advances the first ball path 2601, the game ball will be directed to the first special figure start port 230 with a probability of 25%. On the other hand, when the game ball advances through the second ball path 2602 and reaches the rotor unit 28, the game ball is directed to the first special figure start port 230 with a probability of 100%. However, at the second ball direction changing portion 262 in the second ball path 2602, the game ball is directed to the second ball passage 2682 with a probability of 25% and directed to the out port 242 with a probability of 75%. Therefore, even when the game ball advances through the second ball path 2602, the game ball is directed to the first special figure starting port 230 with a probability of 25%. That is, the probability that the game ball is directed to the first special figure start port 230 is the same regardless of whether the game ball progresses through the first ball path 2601 or the second ball path 2602. . However, when looking only at the rotating body unit 28, as described above, the game ball passing through the second ball direction changing section 262 is more likely to be the starting point than the game ball passing through the first ball direction changing section 261. It is easy to be guided to the side guideway 288 . In addition, in this example, the third ball direction changing portion 263 upstream of the first ball direction changing portion 261, the probability of directing the game ball to the first ball direction changing portion 261 and the upstream of the second ball direction changing portion 262 The probability that the fourth ball direction changing section 264 directs the game ball to the second ball direction changing section 262 is the same. In the electric distribution unit 26, the motors of the respective direction changing members are controlled so as to achieve the above-described probability per unit time (while the random number table prepared in advance makes one round). According to the example described above, even if a game ball enters the first area 1241, the game ball does not necessarily follow the first ball path 2601, and even if the game ball enters the second area 1242, the game ball Although the ball does not always follow the second ball path 2602, by aiming at the first area 1241, the game ball can reach the rotor unit 28 with a relatively high probability. The probability of winning mouth 230 is relatively low. On the other hand, by aiming at the second area 1242, the game ball can only reach the rotator unit 28 with a relatively low probability, but if it reaches the rotator unit 28, the first special figure start port 230 The odds of winning are relatively high. The player can enjoy choosing which of the first area 1241 and the second area 1242 to target. Moreover, both the game ball that has entered the first area 1241 and the game ball that has entered the second area 1242 can be visually recognized by the player until they reach the electric distribution unit 26 or the back side of the game board 201. You can enjoy watching how it rolls.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a game explanation displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208. As shown in FIG.

FIG. 9 shows the decorative pattern display device 208 from (a) to (f). In any of the decorative design display devices 208, a combination of decorative designs "decoration 4-decoration 1-decoration 7" is displayed as mini-designs in the upper left corner of the display area. In addition, the decorative pattern display device 208 is provided with a variable icon display area 2081 at the lower center of the effect display area 208d. Furthermore, the control state (game state) here is a normal game state (normal pattern low probability state). I encourage you to strike. In addition, the decoration symbol display device 208 in the normal game state is provided with a reserved icon display area 2082 of the special figure 1 on the left side of the variable icon display area 2081 . In addition, in the decorative design display device 208 in the normal game state, the reserved icon display area of the special figure 2 is omitted, but the reserved icon display area of the special figure 2 may be provided. In the reserved icon display area 2802 of special figure 1, reserved icons h11 and h12 representing the reservation of special figure 1 are displayed.

In the decorative pattern display device 208 shown in FIG. 9(a), a diagram representing the first area 1241 and the second area 1242 is displayed at the lower right of the display screen, and when the game ball is hit to the left, the game ball flows down. It introduces that there are two routes. Specifically, these two routes are the first area 1241→right route 125R→first ball path 2601→third ball direction changing portion 263→first ball direction changing portion 261 (hereinafter referred to as the “first route ) and a route of second area 1242→left route 125L→second ball path 2602→fourth ball direction change portion 264→second ball direction change portion 262 (hereinafter referred to as “second route”). Become.

Also in the decorative design display device 208 shown in FIG. 9B, a diagram representing the first area 1241 and the second area 1242 is displayed at the lower right of the display screen, and which area of the first area 1241 and the second area 1242 It explains that there is no difference in the player's profit even if the target is . That is, as described above, the probability that the game ball is directed to the first special figure start port 230 is the same whether the game ball travels the first ball path 2601 or the second ball path 2602. are the same.

In the decorative pattern display device 208 shown in FIG. 9(c), a diagram representing the rotator unit 28 is displayed at the lower right of the display screen, and an explanation of the rotator unit 28 is displayed. That is, when the game ball reaches the rotator unit 28, compared to the first ball path 2601 (first route), if it is via the second ball path 2602 (second route), the first special figure start opening It explains that the chances of winning 230 will be doubled. As described above, in the first route, the game ball is guided to the starting port side guideway 288 only with a probability of 50%, and in the second route, the game ball is guided to the starting port side guideway 288 with a probability of 100%. be done. In addition, even if it is guided to the starting port side guideway 288, it does not necessarily win the first special figure starting port 230, rarely, it deviates from the first special figure starting port 230 and reaches the out port 240 sometimes.

In the decorative design display device 208 shown in FIG. 9(d), a diagram representing a first area 1241 and a second area 1242 is displayed at the lower right of the display screen, and the first area 1241 is surrounded by a line. As an explanation for the first area 1241, it is displayed that if the game ball is aimed to reach the rotor unit 28, the first area 1241 should be aimed. In FIG. 9(d), only the explanatory display for the first area 1241 is displayed. On the other hand, in the decorative pattern display device 208 shown in FIG. 9(e), a diagram representing a first area 1241 and a second area 1242 is displayed at the lower right of the display screen, and the second area 1242 is surrounded by a line. . Then, as an explanation for the second area 1242, it is displayed that if you aim to win a prize to the first special figure start port 230, you should aim for this second area 1242. In FIG. 9(e), only the explanation display for the second area 1242 is displayed.

Also in the decorative design display device 208 shown in FIG. 9(f), a diagram representing the first area 1241 and the second area 1242 is displayed at the lower right of the display screen. In this decorative pattern display device 208, the most detailed explanation display is displayed for the first area 1241 (first route) and the second area 1242 (second route).

The explanation display described above may be displayed only when there is no pending special figure (for example, during demonstration display). Alternatively, the explanation display may also be displayed during the jackpot game. For example, the explanation display may be displayed during the ending effect of the big hit game. Further, the explanatory display may be displayed not only during the ending performance during the jackpot game, but also in a relatively relaxed situation.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing another example of the game explanation displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208. As shown in FIG.

The explanatory display explained with reference to FIG. 9 was an example in which the symbol variation of the special figure is performed during stop display, but the example shown in FIG. 10 is an example performed during the symbol variation of the special figure.

The control state (game state) in FIGS. 10(a) to 10(c) is a normal game state (normal low probability state). characters are displayed.

In FIG. 10(a), the symbols of the special symbols are changing, and the decorative symbol display device 208 displays the variable display of the decorative symbols in a large size in the center of the screen, and also displays the mini symbols during variation in the upper left. . A variation icon h10 is displayed in the variation icon display area 2081. FIG. In this example, the detailed explanation display explained with reference to FIG. 9(f) is displayed in a telop-like display 2083 in which characters flow to the left on the variable display of decorative patterns displayed in a large size in the center of the screen. is displayed.

In FIG. 10(b), the pattern variation of the special figure that was performed in FIG. 10(a) is finished, and the combination of decorative patterns "decoration 4-decoration 1-decoration 7" is still displayed in the center of the screen. . Also, at the upper left of the display area, a combination of decorative patterns of "Decoration 4-Decoration 1-Decoration 7" is displayed as a mini-design. Note that the change icon h10 is no longer displayed. In the decorative pattern display device 208 shown in FIG. 10(b), the continuation of the explanatory display displayed in FIG. 10(a) is displayed. That is, the telop-like display 2083 is continuously displayed.

In FIG. 10(c), the symbol variation of the special figure is started. In the decorative design display device 208 shown in FIG. 10(c), the variable display of the decorative design is displayed in a large size in the center of the screen, and the mini design in the process of being changed is also displayed in the upper left. In addition, the pending icon is shifted and displayed, and the variable icon h10 is displayed in the variable icon display area 2081. FIG. In the decorative pattern display device 208 shown in FIG. 10(c), the continuation of the explanatory display displayed in FIG. 10(b) is displayed. That is, the telop-like display 2083 is continuously displayed.

As described above, there is a case where the explanation display (tutorial display) continues to be displayed even during symbol variation over a plurality of variations or during symbol stoppage.

The control state (game state) of FIG. 10(d) to FIG. 10(f) is also a normal game state (general pattern low probability state), and any decorative pattern display device 208 has "left strike" in the upper center. characters are displayed.

In FIG. 10(d), the symbols of the special symbols are being varied, and the decorative symbol display device 208 displays the variable display of the decorative symbols in a large size in the center of the screen, and also displays the varying mini symbols on the upper left. . A variation icon h10 is displayed in the variation icon display area 2081. FIG. In this example, the conversation notice 2084 is started during the symbol change. The conversation notice 2084 is a kind of look-ahead notice, and the reliability of the big hit differs depending on the character that appears. In the decorative pattern display device 208 shown in FIG. 10(d), a princess character with the second highest reliability of a big hit appears, and originally, the character display of "chance" is displayed, but here, The explanatory display described with reference to FIG. 9A is displayed instead.

In FIG. 10(e), the pattern variation of the special figure that was performed in FIG. 10(a) is finished, and the combination of decorative patterns "decoration 4-decoration 1-decoration 7" is still displayed in the center of the screen. . Also, at the upper left of the display area, a combination of decorative patterns of "Decoration 4-Decoration 1-Decoration 7" is displayed as a mini-design. Note that the change icon h10 is no longer displayed. In the decorative pattern display device 208 shown in FIG. 10(e), the conversation notice 2084 disappears and the explanation display disappears.

In FIG. 10(f), the symbol variation of the special figure is started. In the decorative design display device 208 shown in FIG. 10(f), the variable display of the decorative design is displayed in a large size in the center of the screen, and the mini design in the process of being changed is also displayed in the upper left. In addition, the pending icon is shifted and displayed, and the variable icon h10 is displayed in the variable icon display area 2081. FIG. In the decorative design display device 208 shown in FIG. 10(f), the character of the lord with the highest reliability of the big hit appears, and the character display of "It's intense heat" should be displayed, but here it is displayed. , the explanatory display described with reference to FIG. 9(e) is displayed instead.

As described above, the explanatory display may be displayed as part of the conversation preview. Also, the conversation notice may be not the look-ahead notice but the notice of the symbol variation display that is currently being performed. Furthermore, the form of the notice accompanied by the explanation display is not limited to the conversation notice, and may be a step-up notice, a cut-in notice, or the like.

Next, a modified example of the means for changing the motion of the game ball centering on the electric distribution unit 26 explained so far will be explained. In the following description, components having the same names as those of the components described so far are given the same reference numerals as those used so far.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a first modification of the example shown in FIG. Here, differences from the example shown in FIG. 8 will be mainly described, and redundant description may be omitted.

In the first modification shown in FIG. 11, the distribution front area 125 provided with the game nail 238 is removed from the means for changing the movement of the game ball shown in FIG. Therefore, the first ball path 2601 of the electric distribution unit 26 is connected from the first area 1241 without branching, and the game ball entering the first area 1241 is the first ball of the electric distribution unit 26. The route 2601 is always followed. In addition, the second area 1242 is connected to the second ball path 2602 of the electric distribution unit 26 without branching, and the game ball that has entered the second area 1242 is transferred to the second ball path of the electric distribution unit 26. 2602 must be reached.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 11, the third ball direction change portion 263 and the fourth ball direction change portion 264 are also removed, and the third ball path 2603 is also eliminated. Therefore, the first spherical direction changing portion 261 and the second spherical direction changing portion 262 are provided side by side. Also, the game ball that has entered the first area 1241 is directed to the first ball passage 2681 or the out port 241 in the first ball direction changing portion 261 . The game ball that has entered the second area 1242 is directed to the second ball passage 2682 or the out port 242 in the second ball direction changing portion 262 .

11, in the first ball direction changing section 261, the game ball is directed to the first ball passage 2681 with a 50% probability, directed to. The game ball that has flowed down the first ball passage 2681 is directed to the first special figure starting port 230 with a probability of 50%. On the other hand, in the second ball direction changing portion 262, the game ball is directed to the second ball passage 2682 with a probability of 25% and directed to the out port 242 with a probability of 75%. The game ball that has flowed down the second ball passage 2682 is directed to the first special figure starting port 230 with a probability of 100%. Therefore, even with the means for changing the movement of the game ball shown in FIG. The probability of being directed to the first special figure starting port 230 is the same (25%). The means for changing the movement of the game ball shown in FIG. 11 has a simpler structure than the means for changing the movement of the game ball shown in FIG. 8, and the flow of the game ball is easier for the player to understand. In addition, even in the first modification shown in FIG. It does not necessarily win a prize, and it may come off the first special figure start port 230 and reach the out port 240.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a second modification of the example shown in FIG. Again, the description will focus on differences from the example shown in FIG. 8, and duplicate description may be omitted.

In the second modification shown in FIG. 12, there is a distribution front area 125, and a game ball that has entered the first area 1241 can proceed to the right route 125R to the end, or to the left route 125L or the center route 125C from the middle. may enter. Also, the game ball that has entered the second area 1242 may proceed to the end of the left route 125L, or may enter the right route 125R or the central route 125C from the middle.

When the game ball advances through the central route 125C, the game ball may enter the third ball path 2603 of the electric distribution unit 26 and enter the general prize winning opening 227. When the game ball does not win the general winning hole 227 , the game ball advances along the third ball path 2603 , passes the performance switch 269 , and is discharged from the electric distribution unit 26 to the game area 124 .

12, the first ball direction changing portion 261 and the second ball direction changing portion 262 are removed from the means for changing the motion of the game ball shown in FIG. ing.

When the game ball proceeds along the right route 125R, the game ball is directed to the first ball passage 2681 or the third ball path 2603 in the third ball direction changing section 263 of the electric distribution unit 26. . When the game ball is directed to the first ball passage 2681 , the game ball is directed to the first special figure start port 230 or the out port 240 in the rotating body unit 28 .

When the game ball proceeds along the left route 125L, the game ball is directed to the second ball path 2682 or the third ball path 2603 in the fourth ball direction changing section 264 of the electric distribution unit 26. . When the game ball is directed to the second ball passage 2682 , the game ball is directed to the first special figure start port 230 in the rotating body unit 28 .

In the third ball direction changing portion 263 or the fourth ball direction changing portion 264, the game ball directed to the third ball path 2603 is distributed from the middle of the third ball path 2603 (downstream side of the general winning opening 227) to the third ball path. After flowing down the ball path 2603 and passing the production switch 269, it is discharged from the electric distribution unit 26 to the game area 124. - 特許庁

12, in the third ball direction changing section 263, the game ball is directed to the first ball passage 2681 with a probability of 50%, and the third ball is directed to the third ball with a probability of 50%. Path 2603 is directed. The game ball that has flowed down the first ball passage 2681 is directed to the first special figure starting port 230 with a probability of 50%. On the other hand, in the fourth ball direction changing section 264, the game ball is directed to the second ball path 2682 with a probability of 25% and directed to the third ball path 2603 with a probability of 75%. The game ball that has flowed down the second ball passage 2682 is directed to the first special figure starting port 230 with a probability of 100%. Therefore, even with the means for changing the movement of the game ball shown in FIG. The probability of being directed to the first special figure starting port 230 is the same (25%). The means for changing the movement of the game ball shown in FIG. 12 also has a configuration similar to the means for changing the movement of the game ball shown in FIG. 11 compared to the means for changing the movement of the game ball shown in FIG. It is simple and the flow of the game ball is easy for the player to understand. In addition, even in the second modification shown in FIG. It does not necessarily win a prize, and it may come off the first special figure start port 230 and reach the out port 240.

13A and 13B are diagrams showing modifications of the third spherical direction changing portion 263 and the first spherical direction changing portion 261. FIG.

Both the direction changing member 2631 of the third spherical direction changing portion 263 and the direction changing member 2611 of the first spherical direction changing portion 261 shown in FIG. 13(a) are replaced with resin fixed members. This resin fixing member is also provided with right inclined surfaces 263R, 261R and left inclined surfaces 263L, 261L. The direction changing members 2631 and 2611 shown in FIG. 13(a) are not rotatable but fixedly arranged, but the right inclined surfaces 263R and 261R shown in FIG. 13(a) are always inclined downward to the right. , and the left inclined surfaces 263L and 261L are always inclined downward to the left. The game ball is directed leftward or rightward depending on how it hits the direction changing members 2631 and 2611. - 特許庁

Both the direction changing member 2631 of the third ball direction changing portion 263 and the direction changing member 2611 of the first ball direction changing portion 261 shown in FIG. 13(b) are replaced with three resin game nails. These three game nails 239 made of resin are formed integrally with the base plates 2632 and 2612 of the direction changing members 2631 and 2611, respectively. Therefore, the angle of the game nail cannot be adjusted. Three game pegs 239 are positioned at the vertices of a triangle, and the game ball is directed leftward or rightward depending on how it hits these three game pegs 239 .

Metal game nails may be used instead of resin game nails.

Also, the direction changing member described with reference to FIG. H.262 may be used.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example in which the distribution front area 125 is changed. The changes will be mainly described below.

In the distribution front area 125 shown in FIG. 14, a first center route 125C1 and a second center route 125C2 are prepared in addition to the right route 125R and the left route 125L. The right route 125R branches into a first central route 125C1, and the left route 125L branches into a second central route 125C2. However, the first central route 125C1 and the second central route 125C2 are not connected in the middle, and the game ball passing through the right route 125R does not enter the left route 125L and passes through the left route 125L. There is no case where the game ball enters the right route 125R.

Also in the example shown in FIG. 14, the ball passage 1245 is connected to the right route 125R, and the second area 1242 is connected to the left route 125L. Also, the right route 125R connects to the first ball path 2601, and the left route 125L connects to the second ball path 2602. First central root 125C1 leads to third ball path 2603 and second central root 125C2 leads to fourth ball path 2605. FIG. The fourth ball path 2605 is also provided with a general winning opening 227 . The fourth ball path 2605 merges with the third ball path 2603 at the location where the fourth ball direction changing portion 264 is provided. That is, the game ball directed to the right side by the fourth ball direction changing portion 264 enters the third ball path 2603, and the game ball passing through the fourth ball path 2605 also enters the third ball path 2603, A game ball directed to the left in the ball direction changing portion 263 also enters the third ball path 2603 .

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example in which the upstream portion of the third ball path 2603 in the electric sorting unit 26 is changed. The changes will be mainly described below.

The third ball path 2603 shown in FIG. 15 includes a prize-winning route 2603W that enters the general prize-winning port 227, a left detour route 2603L that does not enter the general prize-winning port 227 and flows down the left side of the general prize-winning port 227, and a general prize-winning port. 227 is provided with a right detour route 2603R that flows down the right side of the general winning opening 227 without winning. The winning route 2603W is a route that is easy to follow when entering straight from the central route 125C.

Also, although the first ball path 2601 and the second ball path 2602 are provided side by side with the third ball path 2603 interposed therebetween, they may be provided so as to overlap in the front-rear direction.

In the above description,
``first ball direction changing means for changing the moving direction of the game ball [for example, the first ball direction changing section 261 shown in FIG. 11];
a second ball direction changing means for changing the moving direction of the game ball [for example, a second ball direction changing section 262 shown in FIG. 11];
with
The first ball direction changing means moves the game ball through a first route [for example, a route toward the out port (here, the out port 241) or a route passing through the path 2604 provided inside the electric distribution unit 26] A means that can be changed to a first state [for example, a state in which the direction changing member 2611 is facing left],
The first ball direction changing means directs the game ball to a second route [for example, a route toward the guide port (here, the first guide port 2613) or a route through the starting port side guide path 288]. [for example, a state in which the direction changing member 2611 is directed to the right],
The second ball direction changing means moves the game ball through the first route [for example, a route toward the out port (here, the out port 242) or a route passing through the route 2604 provided inside the electric distribution unit 26 ] to a second state [for example, a state in which the direction changing member 2621 is facing left],
The second ball direction changing means directs the game ball to the second route [for example, a route toward the guide port (here, the second guide port 2623) or a route through the starting port side guide path 288]. A means that can be changed to four states [for example, a state in which the direction changing member 2621 is facing right],
A playground characterized by: 』
explained.

Since there is a possibility that the game ball passes through either of the two routes toward either of the two ball direction changing means, the player can see the rolling mode of the game ball changed by each ball direction changing means. Even if it is difficult for the game ball to go to the target route because one of the ball direction changing means is dirty, the player can play the game expecting that the game ball will go to the other ball direction changing means.

The first route may be a route extending from the out port to the back side of the game board. This first route may be a route invisible to the player.

Also, the second route may be a route (first ball passage 2681, second ball passage 2682) toward the fifth ball direction changing means (for example, rotating body unit 28). Alternatively, the second route may be a route to the winning means. This second route may be a route at least partially visible to the player. It should be noted that passing the second route may always win the winning means, or even passing the second route may not win the winning means.

again,
``The second route is a route that is more advantageous to the player than the first route because the game balls pass through it [for example, a route that allows you to win prize balls, you can win more prize balls. , can get a starting prize, etc.]
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

again,
"The first route is a route toward an outlet [e.g., outlets 241 and 242].
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

Note that the first route may be a route extending from the out-port [for example, the out-ports 241 and 242].

again,
"The second route is a route to the winning area [for example, the first special symbol start gate 230],
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

A game nail [for example, a metal game nail 238] may not be provided between the second route and the winning area.

again,
"The first ball direction changing means and the second ball direction changing means are provided side by side.
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

again,
"a launching means [e.g., launching device 110];
a first region [for example, the first region 1241 shown in FIG. 11] provided on the upstream side of the first ball direction changing means;
a second region provided upstream of the second ball direction changing means [for example, the second region 1242 shown in FIG. 11];
with
The first ball direction changing means is means for reaching the game ball that has passed through the first area,
The second ball direction changing means is means for reaching the game ball that has passed through the second area,
A game ball can be shot into either the first area or the second area by the shooting means,
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

A player can play a game by shooting a game ball aiming to pass the game ball through a desired ball direction changing means, or can play the game by appropriately changing the ball direction changing means targeted during the game. .

It should be noted that the first ball direction changing means may be a means by which the game ball that has passed through the first area always reaches.

Also, the second ball direction changing means may be a means that the game ball that has passed through the second area always reaches.

again,
"There is no game nail [for example, a metal game nail 238] between the first region and the first ball direction changing means,
A game nail [for example, a metal game nail 238] is not provided between the second region and the second ball direction changing means.
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

again,
``If the second route is provided and the game ball is directed to the second route [for example, the route passing through the starting port side guideway 288], and a route other than the second route [for example, the out discharge surface 289 route]; and
a first ball passage [for example, a first ball passage 2681] through which the game ball directed to the second route by the first ball direction changing means flows down toward the fifth ball direction changing means;
a second ball passage [for example, a second ball passage 2682] through which the game ball directed to the second route by the second ball direction changing means flows down toward the fifth ball direction changing means;
A game machine comprising: 』
also explained.

again,
"The first ball passage is not provided with a game nail [for example, a metal game nail 238],
The second ball passage is also not provided with a game nail [for example, a metal game nail 238],
A game nail [for example, a metal game nail 238] is not provided between the first ball passage and the fifth ball direction changing means,
A game nail [for example, a metal game nail 238] is not provided between the second ball passage and the fifth ball direction changing means.
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

In the above description,
``First ball direction changing means [for example, first ball direction changing unit 261] that changes the moving direction of the game ball;
A second ball direction changing means [for example, a second ball direction changing unit 262] that changes the moving direction of the game ball;
with
The first ball direction changing means directs the game ball to a second route [for example, a route toward the guide port (here, the first guide port 2613) or a route through the starting port side guide path 288]. means variable in a first percentage [e.g., 50%];
The second ball direction changing means directs the game ball to the second route [for example, a route toward the guide port (here, the second guide port 2623) or a route through the starting port side guide path 288]. is variable by a second percentage [e.g., 25%] to
The first percentage is a percentage higher than the second percentage,
The second route [for example, the route toward the induction port or the route passing through the starting port side guidance path 288] is a game ball that passes through the first ball direction changing means [for example, the starting port side with a probability of 50% The game ball passing through the second ball direction changing means [for example, passing the route through the starting port side guideway 288 with a probability of 100%] passes through than is an easy route,
A playground characterized by: 』
explained.

A player enjoys watching the rolling mode of the game ball changed by each ball direction changing means, and even if one ball direction changing means is dirty and the game ball is difficult to go to an aimed route, the other ball direction changing means is moved. A game can be played in anticipation of the direction of the game ball.

In addition, in the amusement machine, the game ball heading for the second route via the second ball direction changing means is the game ball heading for the second route via the first ball direction changing means. It is configured to be easier to pass through the second route than a sphere.

The second route may be a route (first ball passage 2681, second ball passage 2682) toward the fifth ball direction changing means (for example, rotating body unit 28).

Further, a third ball direction changing means [for example, a third ball direction changing part 263] is provided upstream of the first ball direction changing means, and the first ball direction changing means [for example, The first ball direction changing section 261] may be means through which the game ball passing through the third ball direction changing means may pass. Further, a fourth ball direction changing means [for example, a fourth ball direction changing part 264] is provided upstream of the second ball direction changing means, and the second ball direction changing means [for example, The second ball direction changing section 262] may be means through which the game ball passing through the fourth ball direction changing means may pass. Furthermore, the first ball direction changing means is a means for preventing the game ball passing through the fourth ball direction changing means, and the second ball direction changing means is a means for preventing the third ball from passing It may be means that the game ball that has passed through the direction changing means does not pass.

again,
"The distance from the first ball direction changing means to the second root [for example, the distance including the length of the first ball passage 2681] and the distance from the second ball direction changing means to the second route [for example, the distance including the length of the second ball passage 2682] is different [for example, the difference is that the second ball passage 2682 is longer than the first ball passage 2681],
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

You can enjoy the time until the game ball goes to the second route and the rolling mode for each of the two ball direction changing means.

again,
"A first delay means (for example, one deceleration rib r1 and a delay means d1 and a plurality of deceleration ribs r2];
A second delay means (for example, one deceleration rib r3 and a delay means d2] and
with
The number of the first delay means and the number of the second delay means are different,
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

again,
``If the game ball is directed to the second route [for example, the route passing through the starting port side guideway 288], and to a route other than the second route [for example, the route passing through the out discharge surface 289]. a fifth ball direction changing means [e.g., rotating body unit 28] that may direct the
Said fifth ball direction changing means, when directing the game ball via said first ball direction changing means [for example, first ball direction changing section 261] to said second route [for example, game ball falls on a pair of inclined plates 2833, 2834], or when heading to a route other than the second route [for example, when a game ball falls into the ball receiving openings 2831, 2832]. be,
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

It should be noted that the fifth ball direction changing means is means for directing the game ball that has passed through the second ball direction changing means [for example, the second ball direction changing section 262] to the second route. good too.

In addition, there is a guide means [for example, the rotating body unit 28] that guides the game ball to the second route and guides the game ball to a route other than the second route, and the guide means may be means for guiding the game ball passing through the first ball direction changing means to the second route or to a route other than the second route. . Furthermore, the guiding means may be means for guiding the game ball that has passed through the second ball direction changing means to the second route.

again,
"A game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A gaming machine comprising a second detection means (for example, a ball detection sensor 2841 shown in FIG. 6(d)) capable of detecting a game ball that has passed through the second route. 』
also explained.

It is possible to enjoy the rolling aspect of the game ball heading toward the second detection means.

Further, even if the first ball direction changing means directs the game ball to the second route, the game ball does not necessarily pass the second route, and the second detection By providing the means, it may be possible to inform the player of the passage of the game ball through the second route (for example, payout of prize balls due to winning or output of payout sound).

again,
"The first ball direction changing means moves the game ball through a first route [for example, a route toward the out port (here, the out port 241) or a route passing through the path 2604 provided inside the electric distribution unit 26. ] [for example, a state in which the direction changing member 2611 shown in FIG.
The second detection means is a means that cannot detect the game ball that has passed through the first route,
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

When a special ball (ball with string, ball with oil, small ball, etc.) for the purpose of fraud passes through the first route, the special ball is not detected by the second detection means. Scratches and dirt in the area after passing the first route may make it easier to identify evidence of cheating when inspecting the gaming machine.

The second route may be a route that is more advantageous to the player than the first route because the game ball passes through it.

In addition, it may be a mode provided with a first detection means [for example, an out sensor] that can detect the game ball that has passed through the first route, and further, the first detection means is the second detection means. It may be a means that cannot detect a game ball that has passed through the route of. By doing this, when a special ball (ball with string, ball with oil, small ball, etc.) for the purpose of fraud passes through the second route, the special ball is detected by the first detection means. Since it is not detected, traces of cheating can be easily confirmed during inspection of the gaming machine due to scratches or stains in the area after passing through the second route. The first detection means may be provided at the exit end of the path 2604 provided inside the electric distribution unit 26, or may be provided at the gutter where the out balls gather on the back side of the game board 200. It may have been

again,
``If the second ball direction changing means is also in a state of directing the game ball to the second route when the first ball direction changing means is in the state of directing the game ball to the second route. is [for example, FIGS. 7(a), (b), (d)],
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

Even if the game ball passes through any of the ball direction changing means, it may be possible to direct the game ball to the second route.

At a certain first timing, the state of the first ball direction changing means and the state of the second ball direction changing means may be a state in which the game ball is directed to the second route. .

again,
"a launching means [e.g., launching device 110];
a first region [for example, a first region 1241] provided on the upstream side of the first ball direction changing means;
a second region [for example, a second region 1242] provided upstream of the second ball direction changing means;
with
Said first ball direction changing means is a means by which game balls passing through said first area may reach,
Said second ball direction changing means is a means by which game balls that have passed through said second area may reach,
A game ball can be shot into either the first area or the second area by the shooting means,
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

A player can play a game by shooting a game ball aiming to pass the game ball through a desired ball direction changing means, or can play the game by appropriately changing the ball direction changing means targeted during the game. .

again,
"There are cases where the game ball passing through the first area does not reach either the first ball direction changing means or the second ball direction changing means [for example, when it passes through the third ball path 2603]. configured as
It seems that there is a case where the game ball that has passed through the second area does not reach either the first ball direction changing means or the second ball direction changing means [for example, the case where it passes through the third ball path 2603]. configured to
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

In the above description,
"A third ball direction changing means [for example, a third ball direction changing section 263] that changes the moving direction of a game ball;
a fourth ball direction changing means [for example, a fourth ball direction changing section 264] that changes the moving direction of the game ball;
A fourth route through which the game ball can pass [for example, the central route 125C];
with
The third ball direction changing means directs the game ball to a third route [for example, a route downstream of the general winning opening 227 in the third ball path 2603] [for example, FIG. )] is a means capable of changing the state of the direction changing member 2631 shown in
The fourth ball direction changing means is a means capable of changing the state of directing the game ball to the third route [for example, the state of the direction changing member 2641 shown in FIG. 7(d)],
The fourth route is a route through which a game ball can pass without going through any of the third ball direction changing means and the fourth ball direction changing means,
The gaming machine, wherein the third route is a route that can be reached by a game ball that has passed through the fourth route. 』
explained.

Since the game ball goes to the third route whether or not it passes through either of the two ball direction changing means, the rolling mode of the game ball up to the third route is controlled by each ball direction changing means. In some cases, the player enjoys watching how the ball changes, and in some cases, the player enjoys watching the rolling state of the game ball that does not go through each ball direction changing means.

again,
"The third route is a route that may occur when game balls that have passed the fourth route do not reach [for example, when they enter the general winning slot 227].
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

There is a case where you can enjoy the rolling mode of the game ball after passing through the fourth route.

again,
``An entrance [for example, a general winning entrance 227] provided between the fourth route and the third route,
Game balls that have passed through the fourth route may enter the entrance,
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

There is a case where you can enjoy the rolling mode of the game ball after passing through the fourth route.

In addition, the entrance may be an entrance where a lottery is performed when a game ball enters (special figure start entrance or normal figure start entrance), or an entrance where prize balls are generated when a game ball enters ( It may be a winning opening), or an entrance (out opening) in which no prize balls are generated even if a game ball enters.

Also, there may be a case where the game ball that has entered and passed through the entry port heads for the third route. That is, the entrance may be of a gate type.

Moreover, between the fourth route and the third route, a plurality of entrances may be provided, or a plurality of types of entrances may be provided.

again,
``A gaming machine characterized by comprising a plurality of routes [eg, a first ball path 2601 and a second ball path 2602] between the fourth route and the third route. 』
also explained.

There is a case where you can enjoy the rolling mode of the game ball after passing through the fourth route.

again,
`` A first region [for example, a first region 1241] provided upstream of the third ball direction changing means,
Said third ball direction changing means is a means in which there is a case where the game ball that has passed through said first area reaches [for example, when it proceeds to the end of the right route 125R],
The fourth route is a route in which a game ball that has passed through the first region reaches [for example, enters from the middle of the right route 125R].
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

The player may be able to enjoy where the game ball passes through up to the third route.

again,
``A second region [for example, a second region 1242] provided upstream of the fourth ball direction changing means,
The fourth ball direction changing means is a means in which there is a case where a game ball that has passed through the second area reaches [for example, when it progresses to the end of the left route 125L],
The fourth route is a route in which a game ball that has passed through the second area reaches [for example, enters from the middle of the left route 125L].
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

The player may be able to enjoy where the game ball passes through up to the third route.

again,
`` A first ball direction changing means [for example, a first ball direction changing part 261] provided downstream of the third ball direction changing means,
The first ball direction changing means is a means through which game balls that have passed through the third ball direction changing means may pass [for example, FIGS. 7(a), (b), and (c)],
Said first ball direction changing means is means for not passing the game ball heading for said third route [for example, FIG. 7(d)],
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

again,
"A second ball direction changing means [for example, a second ball direction changing part 262] provided downstream of the fourth ball direction changing means,
The second ball direction changing means is a means through which game balls passing through the fourth ball direction changing means may pass [for example, FIGS. 7(a), (b), and (c)],
The second ball direction changing means is a means that does not pass the game ball heading for the third route [for example, FIG. 7(d)],
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

again,
``The first ball direction changing means is a means capable of changing the state of directing the game ball to a first route [for example, a route toward the out port (here, the out port 241)],
The first ball direction changing means is a means capable of changing the state of directing the game ball to a second route [for example, a route passing through the start entrance side guideway 288],
The second ball direction changing means is a means capable of changing the state of directing the game ball to the first route [for example, a route toward the out port (here, the out port 242)],
The second ball direction changing means is a means capable of changing the state of directing the game ball to the second route [for example, a route passing through the start entrance side guideway 288],
The first route is a route to an outlet [for example, outlets 241 and 242],
The second route is a route to the winning area [for example, the first special figure start gate 230],
The third route is a route toward an area [for example, a part of the transparent game board 201] provided with a game nail [for example, the game nail 238].
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

Note that the first route may be a route extending from the out ports [eg, the out ports 241 and 242] [eg, a route passing through the path 2604 provided inside the electric sorting unit 26]. The second route may be a route toward the fifth ball direction changing means (for example, the rotor unit 28) (a route toward the induction port (first induction port 2613, second induction port 2623), or a route toward the first ball passage 2681, second ball passage 2682). The third route may be a route to a play area [eg, play area 124]. In addition, when the game ball that has passed through the third route reaches an entrance [for example, the general winning opening 226] provided in the game area [for example, a part of the transparent game board 201] or may reach an out port [e.g., out port 240] provided in the game area [[e.g., part of the transparent game board 201] It may be configured as

In the above description,
"A first area [eg, the first area 1241] where the game ball easily enters when the game ball is shot with a first launch intensity [eg, a relatively strong launch intensity],
A second area [for example, the second area 1242] where the game ball easily enters when the game ball is shot with a second launch intensity [for example, a relatively weak launch intensity];
A first sorting means [for example, a first ball direction changing part 261] through which game balls that have entered from the first area can pass;
A second sorting means [for example, a second ball direction changing part 262] through which game balls that have entered from the second area can pass;
with
The first sorting means may sort game balls in a first direction [for example, the right direction (the direction of the first ball passage 2681)],
The second distribution means may distribute game balls in a second direction [for example, the right direction (the direction of the second ball passage 2682)],
When the first distribution means distributes the game balls in the first direction [for example, occurs with a probability of 50%], the second distribution means distributes the game balls in the second direction. The second direction [e.g., 100% chance of winning] is more likely than the case [e.g., 25% chance of winning], but the first direction [e.g., 50% chance of winning] It is a direction that is easy to win a certain winning means [for example, the first special figure start port 230],
A playground characterized by: 』
explained.

According to this gaming machine, the player can arbitrarily select whether to aim at the first area or aim at the second area. Also, although it is difficult to be sorted in the direction in which it is easy to win a certain prize-winning means, when it is sorted, it is easy to be sorted in the direction in which it is easy to win a prize in the second route with a high probability of winning, and the direction in which it is easy to win a prize by the certain prize-winning means. , and the first route, which is less likely to win the prize than the second route, can be selected according to the taste of the player.

The first sorting means may sort game balls in a direction different from the first direction [for example, the left direction (the direction of the out port 241)].

Also, the second distribution means may distribute game balls in a direction different from the second direction [for example, the left direction (the direction of the out port 242)].

again,
"The first area is an area into which a game ball fired in a manner recommended in a certain game state [for example, normal state] may enter,
The second area is an area into which game balls fired in a manner recommended in a certain game state [for example, normal state] may enter.
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

That is, a game ball shot in a manner recommended in a certain game state may enter the first area or the second area. In other words, it is possible to make the game ball enter the first area or the second area by executing the recommended hitting method in a certain game state.

The player can select the first area or the second area in the common game state of the certain game state. That is, the player can arbitrarily select a route in one game state.

again,
"A game ball that has entered the first area reaches the first sorting means [for example, first ball path 2601 → third ball direction changing part 263 → first ball path 2601 → first ball direction changing part 261] has a third region [for example, the distribution front region 125] that passes before
In the third area, a game ball that has entered the second area reaches the second sorting means [for example, second ball path 2602→fourth ball direction changing section 264→second ball path 2602→ second ball direction changing portion 262],
A game ball that has entered the first area reaches the second sorting means from the third area [for example, second ball path 2602→fourth ball direction changing section 264→second ball path 2602→second 2 ball direction change part 262],
A game ball that has entered the second area reaches the first sorting means from the third area [for example, first ball path 2601→third ball direction changing section 263→first ball path 2601→second 1 ball direction change part 261]
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

That is, the game ball that has passed through the first area may change direction in the third area so as to move toward the second sorting means (instead of the first sorting means). A game ball that has passed through the area may change direction in the third area so as to face the first sorting means (not the second sorting means).

While selecting one area, the rolling direction of the game ball may change accidentally, and the same flow of the game ball as entering the other area may be confirmed.

again,
"The first area and the second area are adjacent areas [for example, adjacent areas in the left-right direction],
A gaming ball fired at the first firing intensity may enter the second area,
A gaming ball fired at the second firing intensity may enter the first area,
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

While aiming at one area, the rolling direction of the game ball may change accidentally, and the same flow of the game ball as when aiming at the other area may be confirmed.

again,
`` A fifth distribution means [e.g., rotating body unit 28] provided in front of the certain winning means [e.g., first special figure start port 230],
The fifth sorting means is a means through which the game balls sorted in the first direction by the first sorting means [for example, the game balls flowing down the first ball passage 2681] pass through;
The fifth sorting means is a means through which the game balls sorted in the second direction by the second sorting means [for example, the game balls flowing down the second ball passage 2682] pass through,
Game balls distributed in the second direction by the second distribution means [for example, reaching 100% of the start entrance side guideway 288] are distributed in the first direction by the first distribution means The fifth sorting means guides the game ball to the certain winning means [for example, passes the starting port side guideway 288 ] easy to be
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

That is, a guiding means [for example, a rotating body unit 28] provided in front of the certain winning means is provided, and the guiding means is a game ball distributed in the first direction by the first distribution means. [For example, a game ball flowing down the first ball passage 2681] is a means for passing through, and the guiding means is a game ball distributed in the second direction by the second distribution means [for example, the second Game balls flowing down the ball passage 2682] pass through, and the game balls distributed in the second direction by the second distribution means , than the game ball distributed in the first direction by the first distribution means [for example, reaching the starting port side guideway 288 with a probability of 50%], the guidance means to the certain winning means It may be configured to be easily guided [for example, to pass through the starting port side guideway 288]. The guiding means, the game balls sorted in the second direction by the second sorting means than the game balls sorted in the first direction by the first sorting means, It is easy to guide to the certain winning means.

Moreover, the probability that the guiding means guides the game balls distributed in the first direction by the first distributing means to the certain winning means is higher than the probability that the guiding means is determined by the second distributing means. The probability of guiding the game balls distributed in the second direction to the certain winning means is higher. That is, the probability of winning the certain winning means from the guiding means is higher than the game balls distributed in the first direction by the first distributing means. A game ball distributed in a direction is higher.

Ultimately, since it is only necessary to pay attention to the guiding means, it is possible to show the prize-winning route in an easy-to-understand way for the player even if a plurality of routes are provided.

again,
"The advantage of the player who has entered the game ball into the first area and the advantage of the player who has entered the game ball into the second area do not change [for example, the game ball is the first special Both have the same probability of being directed to the starting port 230 at 25%],
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

There are no nails in the distribution control design of the first distribution means, the distribution control design of the second distribution means, and the vicinity of the first distribution means and the vicinity of the second distribution means, respectively. Although the points are the same in terms of design, there may be slight differences due to individual differences. However, it is not to the extent that the player can experience it.

Even if the probability that the game ball entering the first area wins the certain winning means is the same as the probability that the gaming ball entering the second area wins the certain winning means good. The same here means almost the same considering that an extremely rare event occurs. That is, it is a meaning including substantially the same.

again,
"Equipped with display means [for example, decorative pattern display device 208],
The display means is means for displaying an explanatory display regarding at least one of the first area and the second area [for example, FIGS. 9(a), (b), (d) to (f)],
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

The display means displays an explanation that the advantage of the player who has entered the game ball into the first area and the advantage of the player who has entered the game ball into the second area are the same. [For example, the explanation display shown in FIG. 9B] may be displayed.

In addition, although the display means is more likely to occur in the first case than in the second case, the second direction is a direction in which it is easier to win a prize than in the first direction. An explanation display [for example, the explanation display shown in FIG. 9(f)] may be displayed.

Further, the display means may display an explanation display regarding both the first area and the second area [for example, the explanation display shown in FIG. and the second region, only the first region [for example, the description display shown in FIG. 9 (d)] may be displayed, or only the second region An explanation display [for example, the explanation display shown in FIG. 9E] may be displayed.

In addition, a third distribution means (for example, a third ball direction change 263]. Said third sorting means may sort game balls into a direction toward said first sorting means and a direction not toward said first sorting means. Further, a fourth distribution means (for example, a fourth ball direction change 264]. Said fourth sorting means may sort game balls into a direction toward said second sorting means and a direction away from said second sorting means. By providing the third distribution means and the fourth distribution means, it is possible to finely adjust the amount of game balls heading for the certain winning means.

Also, in the vicinity of the first special figure starting port 230, another winning area (for example, the second special figure starting port 232) is provided, the starting port side guideway 288, the first special figure starting port 230 and other winnings A new sorting device (for example, a sorting unit 291 shown in FIGS. 20(b) and 20(c) to be described later) may be provided between the regions. With this new sorting device, sorting may be further performed between the first special figure starting port 230 and other winning areas. In addition, a V winning area is provided instead of the first special figure starting port 230, and a new sorting device provided between the starting entrance side guideway 288 and the V winning region allows the V winning region and other regions ( For example, the distribution may be further performed between outlets). Also, instead of the first special figure start opening 230, a first big prize opening is provided, and a new sorting device provided between the start opening side guideway 288 and the first big prize opening makes the first big prize opening and another area (for example, the second big prize opening). Here, there is a chance of winning the V prize when passing through the first big winning hole, but there may be no chance of winning the V prize even if the player passes through the second big winning hole. Furthermore, a large winning opening is provided instead of the first special figure starting opening 230, and a new sorting device provided between the starting opening side guideway 288 and the large winning opening allows the large winning opening and other areas ( For example, the prizes may be further sorted among the general winning slots. The general prize-winning opening referred to here corresponds to a general prize-winning opening that increases the number of prize balls separately from the prize winning to the big prize-winning opening during the jackpot game.

Moreover, it is also possible to apply to feather accessories in so-called two types of models. That is, a role (for example, a pair of 1241, the area where the first movable member moves and the game ball can enter is called the first area 1241, and the area where the second movable member moves and the game ball can enter is called the second area 1241. 2 area 1242 . Then, instead of the first special figure starting port 230, a V winning area is provided. By doing so, in a game state in which a character having the first movable member and the second movable member is movable, if the first movable member is aimed to move, there is a high probability that it will be guided to the rotating body unit 28, but V The probability of winning the winning area is low, and if the movement of the second movable member is aimed, the probability of being guided to the rotating body unit 28 is low, but the probability of winning the V winning area is high. However, even if the game ball enters the first area 1241 and follows the first ball path 2601, or enters the second area 1242 and follows the second ball path 2602, The probability that the game ball is directed to the V winning area is the same.

The electric distribution unit 26 is not provided with a game nail, and the rotating body unit 28 is not provided with a game nail. In addition, no game nail is provided between the exit opening 2881 of the starting opening side guideway 288 and the first special figure starting opening 230. Therefore, in the route of first ball path 2601→third ball direction changing portion 263→first ball direction changing portion 261→first ball passage 2681→rotator unit 28→first special figure start opening 230, the game nail is It means that it is not provided. In addition, the game nail also follows the route of second ball path 2602→fourth ball direction changing portion 264→second ball direction changing portion 262→second ball passage 2682→rotator unit 28→first special figure start opening 230. It means that it is not provided. As shown in FIG. 4, a game nail is provided in the distribution front region 125, but even if there is a game nail, the third ball direction changing portion 263 or the fourth ball direction changing portion 264 will eventually move. If guided, regardless of which route the game ball passes through, the probability that the game ball is directed to the first special figure start port 230 is the same. Also, even if the electric distribution unit 26 is hit through the transparent plate member 118 (see FIG. 1), there is no effect on the direction change of the game ball at each ball direction change portion. Furthermore, even if the rotating body unit 28 is struck through the transparent plate member 118, guidance of the game ball in the rotating body unit 28 is not affected. From these facts, the action of hitting by the player is meaningless, and it can be expected that the player who understands this will stop hitting.

Next, the general prize winning opening 227 provided at a position on the upstream side of the position where the game balls enter by the direction changing members 2631 and 2641 of the third ball path 2603 will be described in detail.

FIG. 16(a) is a partially enlarged perspective view when the third ball path 2603 is cut in the vertical direction, but hatching of the cut surface is omitted. In FIG. 16A, the right front side of the paper surface is the front side, and the left back side of the paper surface is the rear side. Also, FIG. 17 is a partially enlarged side view of the third ball path 2603 cut in the vertical direction, but hatching of the cut surface is omitted. In FIG. 17, the right side of the paper surface is the front side, and the left side of the paper surface is the rear side.

As shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the third ball path 2603 is not provided with a game nail. Figures 16 and 17 show the entrance 2603s of the third spherical path 2603 connected to the end of the central root 125C (see Figure 17). In the entrance 2603s, the front wall 2603f portion is inclined downward toward the rear side, and the rear wall portion 2603b portion is inclined downward toward the front side. be guided.

16 and 17 also show a front wall 2603f and a rear wall 2603b that form the third ball path 2603 of the electric sorting unit 26. FIG. The general prize winning opening 227 is an opening provided in the rear wall 2603b. That is, the general prize winning opening 227 is opened toward the rear side (back side). Of the edges defining the general prize winning opening 227, an upper end portion 227a protrudes downward. It can also be said that the general prize winning opening 227 is opened obliquely upward.

FIG. 16(b) is a diagram showing the cross-sectional shape of the third ball path 2603 when the entrance 2603s portion of the third ball path 2603 is horizontally cross-sectioned.

In FIG. 16(b), the upper side of the drawing is the front side, and the lower side of the drawing is the rear side. As shown in FIG. 16, a ridge 2603t extending vertically and protruding forward is formed between the entrance 2603s and the general prize winning opening 227 on the rear wall 2603b. In FIG. 16(b), the game ball B is indicated by a solid line and a one-dot chain line. The game ball B indicated by a solid line is the game ball B in contact with the protrusion 2603t. On the other hand, a game ball B' indicated by a one-dot chain line is a game ball in a state of being leaned to the right rear side. In the third ball path 2603 shown in FIG. 16(b), dust Du is accumulated in the right rear corner. A game ball B' indicated by a one-dot chain line hits the protrusion 2603t and cannot completely approach the right rear corner of the third ball path 2603, avoiding contact with the dust Du, and the dust on the game ball. is prevented from adhering.

The protrusion 2603t is provided with an inclined portion SL1 inclined downward toward the front side on the side of the entrance 2603s, and the game ball is directed more forward by the inclined portion SL1. An inclined portion SL2 inclined downward toward the rear side is provided on the side of the ridge portion 2603t on the side of the general prize winning opening 227 . This inclined portion SL2 continues to the edge that defines the general prize winning opening 227. As shown in FIG. Furthermore, a protrusion 2603p is formed at a position facing the general prize winning opening 227 on the front wall 2603f. The protrusion 2603p is provided with a guide curved surface CS for guiding the game ball toward the general winning opening 227. As shown in FIG. The guide curved surface CS is composed of a curved surface facing the general prize winning opening 227 . A path toward the general winning opening 227 is formed in the third ball path 2603 by the inclined portion SL2 following the edge defining the general winning opening 227 and the guide curved surface CS provided on the projection 2603p. This route is a route from above the general prize winning port 227 toward the general prize winning port 227 obliquely downward. FIG. 16(a) shows a game ball B that has flowed down to this side of this path and a solid-line arrow representing the movement of the game ball B along this path. A game ball that has entered the general winning hole 227 advances toward the rear side (back side) and then falls downward as indicated by the dotted arrow. A game ball falling downward is detected by a ball detection sensor (not shown). When the ball detection sensor detects a game ball, it is assumed that a prize has been entered into the general prize-winning port 227, and the payout device 152 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, four) of balls are placed in the ball storage tray 126 as prize balls. Discharge. It should be noted that the ball that enters the general winning hole 227 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the game island side.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing the process until the game ball enters the general prize winning opening 227 provided in the middle of the third ball path 2603 and how it failed to enter. FIG. 18 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the third ball path 2603, and is a diagram schematically showing the structure shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 for easy understanding. , and the right side of the page is the back side.

FIG. 18(a) shows how the game ball B enters the third ball path 2603 from the entrance 2603s of the third ball path 2603. FIG. In FIG. 18(a), the rear wall 2603b and the ridge portion 2603t shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 are shown integrally, but the inclination of the inclined portion SL1 causes the game ball B to flow down along the front wall 2603f. It's getting easier. If the game ball B flows down along the front wall 2603f, the direction of movement of the game ball B is easily directed backward (back side) by the guide curved surface CS provided on the projection 2603p. The projection 2603p changes the motion of a passing game ball when it comes into contact with the game ball.

In addition, the game ball B may flow down along the rear wall 2603b as well as along the front wall 2603f. In this case, like a game ball B'' indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIG. entry is blocked.

FIG. 18(b) shows how the game ball B flows down along the front wall 2603f and reaches the guide curved surface CS provided on the projection 2603p. The guide curved surface CS is provided at a position facing the general prize winning opening 227 . Further, the guide curved surface CS is provided at a position spaced apart from the general prize winning opening 227 . Furthermore, the guide curved surface CS is provided at a position closer to the player than the general prize winning opening 227 . When the game ball B has moderate momentum, it enters the general prize winning opening 227 from the guide curved surface CS as indicated by the arrow A. On the other hand, if the game ball B does not have enough momentum, as indicated by the arrow B, it moves in the direction of falling from the guide curved surface CS. The game ball B that has traveled in the direction of falling from the guide curved surface CS passes through the performance switch 269 shown in FIG.

FIG. 18(c) shows a state in which the game ball B has landed on the lower end portion of the edge defining the general prize winning opening 227. As shown in FIG. The game ball B shown in FIG. 18(c) has reached the general winning opening 227, and then moves toward the rear side (back side) from the general winning opening 227 as indicated by the arrow shown in FIG. 18(c). to proceed.

On the other hand, in FIG. 18(d), the momentum of the game ball B is slightly insufficient, and the game ball B collides in front of the lower end portion of the edge defining the general winning opening 227. It ends up flowing down the third ball path 2603 as indicated by the arrow.

In the above explanation, it has been explained that the momentum of the game ball B may or may not enter the general winning hole 227, but the momentum of the game ball B is related to the movement speed of the game ball. In addition, the moving direction of the game ball B and the state of the moving game ball (for example, spin state, etc.) also affect winning to the general winning hole 227 .

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a modification of the third ball path 2603, and is a cross-sectional view of the third ball path 2603 taken vertically, with the left side of the paper surface facing forward and the right side of the paper surface facing rearward. Become. In the following description, redundant description will be omitted, and there will be occasions where the description will focus on the characteristic portions of the modified example. In addition, the same reference numerals as those used up to now will be assigned to the constituent elements having the same names as those of the constituent elements that have been explained so far. In addition, in FIG. 19, the general prize winning opening 227 is indicated by an arrow for easy understanding.

FIG. 19(a) is an example in which the projection 2603p is removed from the front wall 2603f. As described above, the projection 2603p changes the movement of the game ball when it comes into contact with the passing game ball. Depending on the moving direction of B and the state of the moving game ball, it may enter the general winning opening 227 .

It should be noted that the third spherical path 2603 itself may be replaced with one having an inverted conical peripheral surface whose diameter gradually decreases toward the downstream side. When the game ball B flows down (flows in a spiral shape) while circling its peripheral surface, it becomes easier to enter the general winning hole 227 . In this case, when a game ball passing upstream of the position where the general winning hole 227 is provided contacts the inverted conical peripheral surface, the movement of the game ball is changed.

Further, a device having the same structure as the second upstream ball delay section 2653 (see FIG. 4), which will be described later in detail, may be provided between the entrance 2603s of the third ball path 2603 and the general prize winning opening 227. In this case, the force to move in the circumferential direction is applied to the game ball passing upstream of the position where the general winning hole 227 is provided, and the motion of the game ball changes in the lateral direction.

FIG. 19(b) shows an example in which the edge defining the general winning opening 227 does not have an upper end portion 227a protruding downward. The general prize winning opening 227 shown in FIG. 19(a) was an opening provided diagonally with respect to the third ball path 2603 (see the arrow shown in FIG. 19(a)), but is shown in FIG. 19(b). The general prize winning opening 227 is an opening provided parallel to the third ball path 2603 (see the arrow shown in FIG. 19(b)). Even with such a general winning hole 227, there are cases where the game ball B enters the general winning hole 227 depending on the momentum (moving speed) of the game ball B, the moving direction of the game ball B, and the state of the moving game ball. Moreover, in the example shown in FIG. 19(b), since the protrusion 2603p is provided, the motion of the game ball is changed, and it is easy to enter the general winning hole 227. FIG.

FIG. 19(c) is an example in which the protrusion 2603p is removed from the example shown in FIG. 19(b), like the example shown in FIG. 19(a). Depending on the momentum (moving speed) of the game ball B, the direction of movement of the game ball B, and the state of the moving game ball, it may enter the general winning opening 227 shown in FIG. 19(c). In the third ball path 2603 shown in FIG. 19(c), a game ball B that flows upstream from the general winning opening 227 is more likely to flow down the third ball path 2603 than entering the general winning opening 227. It may be a route. On the other hand, the third ball path 2603 shown in FIGS. 16 to 18 may also be a ball path in which the game ball B more easily flows downstream of the third ball path 2603 than entering the general winning hole 227. In the third ball path 2603 shown in FIGS. 16 to 18, the guide curved surface CS of the projection 2603p is enlarged, etc., so that the game ball B flowing upstream from the general prize winning opening 227 moves downstream of the third ball path 2603. It is also possible to use a ball path that makes it easier to enter the general prize winning opening 227 than the flow of the ball.

Also, here, the same structure as the second upstream ball delay section 2653 (see FIG. 4) may be provided between the entrance 2603 s of the third ball path 2603 and the general winning opening 227 . Furthermore, when the pachinko machine 100 itself is installed on the island facility, the inclination of the whole pachinko machine 100 in the front-rear direction can be adjusted, and in this case, the pachinko machine 100 is installed in a posture in which the upper part of the pachinko machine 100 is inclined rearward. By doing so, it becomes easier to enter the general prize-winning port 227 . The tilt adjustment in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 100 when installed on the island facility can be applied to the examples shown in FIGS. 16 to 18 and others.

Although the general prize winning opening 227 is an opening through which game balls enter backward (backward), the technique described here can also be applied to an opening through which the game ball enters forward.

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing another example in which a game ball entrance opening toward the rear side (back side) is provided in the middle of the ball path.

FIG. 20(a) is a vertical cross-sectional view of the third ball path 2603, in which the left side of the paper surface is the front side and the right side of the paper surface is the rear side. No game nail is provided in the third ball path 2603 shown in FIG. That is, another general prize winning port 227 having the same structure is provided downstream of the same structure as the structure in which the general prize winning port 227 shown in FIG. 18 is provided. Between the general winning opening 227 on the upstream side and the general winning opening 227 on the downstream side, a slant portion SL1 is also provided on the rear side so that the game ball B can easily flow down along the front wall 2603f.

Note that an out port may be provided in place of the general prize winning port 227 on the downstream side. Further, one or a plurality of general prize winning openings 227 may be provided further downstream than the downstream general prize winning opening 227 , and three or more winning openings may be provided in the third ball path 2603 .

FIG. 20(b) is a distribution unit 291 that distributes game balls to the first flow path 2301 provided with the first special figure start port 230 and the second flow path 2321 provided with the second special figure start port 232 is viewed from the front, and FIG. 1(c) is a sectional view taken along the line AA' of the distribution unit 291 shown in FIG. 1(b). In FIG. 20B, the front side of the paper surface is the front side, and the back side of the paper surface is the rear side. In addition, in FIG. 20(c), the left side of the paper surface is the front side, and the right side of the paper surface is the rear side. In addition, in FIG.20(c), in order to illustrate each entrance easily, it has shown with the arrow.

As shown in FIGS. 20(b) and 20(c), neither the first channel 2301 nor the second channel 2321 are provided with game nails. In addition, as shown in FIG. 20(b), the distribution unit 291 has a distribution section 2912 that distributes game balls that have entered from the unit entrance 2911 to the left and right channels. The allocating part 2912 changes the attitude of allocating the game balls according to their own weight. The sorting unit 291 has a transparent or translucent portion where the unit entrance 2911, the sorting section 2912, and the out ports 243 and 244 are provided, and the player can visually recognize how the sorting section 2912 sorts the game balls B. It is possible. Since the distributing unit 2912 changes its distributing posture depending on how the game ball hits and the movement of the game ball (for example, spin), it is impossible to shoot the game ball by predicting the posture of the distributing unit 2912 . The distribution unit 291 has the first flow path 2301 on the left side and the second flow path 2321 on the right side.

It should be noted that the distribution unit 2912 may be rotated left and right by a motor. It should be a regular movement.

As shown in FIG. 20(c), the distribution unit 291 is provided on the front surface of the game board 201. As shown in FIG. In the second flow path 2321 of the sorting unit 291, there are a second special figure starting port 232 (see the solid line arrow) that opens upward and an out port 244 that opens toward the rear side (back side). is provided. The out port 244 is positioned near the front surface of the game board 201 , and the game ball entering the out port 244 goes to the back side of the game board 201 . In addition, the downstream side of the second flow path 2321 from the position where the second special figure start port 232 is provided may be made opaque and invisible to the player, but this is also transparent or translucent and the game is played. It may be made visible to a person.

The position of the second special figure starting port 232 may be a position on the bottom wall 2321b of the second flow path 2321 (for example, see the two-dot chain line arrow), and in the case of this position, the second special figure Like the out port 244, the starting port 232 opens toward the rear side (back side). In addition, the out port 244 is located above the second special figure starting port 232 . In addition, the position of the out port 244 and the position of the second special figure starting port 232 may be reversed, and in this case, the second special figure starting port 232 is positioned above the out port 244. .

Even if it is the second special figure starting port 232 indicated by the solid line arrow, even if it is the second special figure starting port 232 indicated by the two-dot chain line arrow, it is provided in the middle of the extending direction of the second flow path 2321 It is a thing. On the other hand, the out port 244 is provided in a direction intersecting (here, a direction substantially perpendicular to) the extending direction of the second flow path 2321, and more specifically, is provided in the front-rear direction. be. At the downstream end of the second flow path 2321, a ball detection sensor 2322 for detecting a game ball that has passed through the second special figure starting port 232 is provided.

Although the second channel 2321 has been described above with reference to FIG. 20(c), the same applies to the first channel 2301 as well.

Also, the configuration of the second special figure starting port 232 and the out port 244 described using FIG. 20(c) may be applied to the special figure 1 starting chucker 23 shown in FIG. 3(c). That is, the first special figure starting port 230 shown in FIG. 3(c) is configured as the second special figure starting port 232 shown in FIG. An interval of one game ball or more provided between the figure starting port 230 may be configured as an out port 244 shown in FIG. 20(c). In this case, both left and right intervals of one game ball or more provided between the exit opening 2881 of the starting port side guideway 288 and the first special figure starting port 230 are lost. For example, blocked by a wall. In this configuration, game balls discharged from the out discharge ports 289L and 289R shown in FIG. 3(c) reach the out port 240 shown in FIG. 3(a) with a probability of 100%. However, leaving one of the left and right intervals of one game ball or more provided between the exit opening 2881 of the starting port side guideway 288 and the first special figure starting port 230, From this interval It may be a mode that allows the entry and exit of game balls.

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example in which a game ball is moved laterally in the middle of the ball path, and then the game ball enters a game ball inlet opening toward the rear side (back side). In FIG. 21, the front side of the paper surface is the front side, and the back side of the paper surface is the rear side. Also in FIG. 21, the entrance 2606W is indicated by an arrow for easy understanding.

FIG. 21(a) is a diagram showing an example of a ball path in which the third ball path 2603 described with reference to FIG. 18 is rotated by 90 degrees.

The ball path 2606 shown in FIG. 21(a) is also not provided with a game nail. At the entrance 2606s of this ball path 2606, the right side wall 2606R is longer and downwardly inclined toward the inside of the passage than the left side wall 2606L. Therefore, the game ball B tends to come closer to the left wall 2606L.

In the middle of the right side wall 2606R, there is an entrance 2606W for game balls. This entrance 2606W may be a general winning opening, a big winning opening, a special figure start opening, or an out opening. The entry port 2606W is laterally open. An upper end portion 2606a of the edge defining the inlet 2606W protrudes downward. Also, the right side wall 2606R is provided with an inclined portion SL3 connected to the upper end portion 2606a. It can also be said that the entry port 2606W is opened obliquely upward to the left.

On the other hand, a projection 2606p is formed on the left side wall 2606L at a position facing the inlet 2606W. The protrusion 2606p is provided with a guide curved surface CS for guiding the game ball toward the inlet 2606W. The guide curved surface CS is configured by a curved surface facing the entry port 2606W. A path toward entrance 2606W is formed in ball path 2606 shown in FIG. there is This route is a route from above the entry port 2606W to obliquely downward toward the entry port 2606W.

If the game ball B flows down along the left side wall 2606L, the moving direction of the game ball B is easily turned rightward by the guide curved surface CS provided on the projection 2606p. The protrusion 2606p changes the movement of a passing game ball when it comes into contact with the game ball.

In addition, the game ball B may flow down along the right side wall 2606R as well as along the left side wall 2606L. In this case, it collides with the upper end portion 2606a and is prevented from entering the inlet 2606W. The game ball B that has not entered the entry port 2606W advances downstream of the ball path 2606. - 特許庁

At the back of the entrance 2606W (lower right in FIG. 21(a)), an entrance area 2606E having a space larger than one game ball is provided. A downstream path 2606K is formed in the entry area 2606E toward the rear side. The flow-down path 2606K opens to the game board 201 and serves as a path through which the game balls B flow down to the back side of the pachinko machine 100. - 特許庁A game ball that has entered the entry port 2606W enters the downstream path 2606K, passes through the downstream path 2606K, is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100, and is discharged to the game island side. The flow path 2606K is provided with a ball detection sensor for detecting game balls.

FIG. 21(b) is a diagram showing an example in which the protrusion 2606p shown in FIG. 21(a) is removed and instead a plurality of protrusions 2606T are provided.

A right side wall 2606R of the ball passage 2606 shown in FIG. 21(a) is provided with convex portions 2606T protruding inside the ball passage, one on the upstream side of the entry port 2606W and one on the downstream side of the entry port 2606W. It is On the other hand, on the left side wall 2606L of the ball path 2606 shown in FIG. 21(b), one protrusion 2606T is provided at a position facing the inlet 2606W. In the ball path 2606 shown in FIG. 21(a), convex portions 2606T are alternately provided on the right side wall 2606R and the left side wall 2606L along the flowing direction of the game ball. The game ball B is directed diagonally downward to the left by the convex portion 2606T provided on the upstream side of the right side wall 2606R. If there is a projection 2606T provided on the left side wall 2606L where the game ball B is headed, this time the game ball B is directed obliquely downward to the right by the projection 2606T. If there is an entrance 2606W at the destination of the game ball B, the game ball B may enter the entrance 2606W. A plurality of projections 2606T shown in FIG. 21(b) change the movement of the game ball B when it comes into contact with the game ball B passing therethrough.

In addition, in the ball path 2606 shown in FIG. 21(b), the upper end portion 2606a projecting downward from the edge defining the inlet 2606W is also removed, and the inlet 2606W is an opening provided parallel to the ball path 2606 ( (see arrows in FIG. 21(b)). Even with such an entrance 2606W, a plurality of projections 2606T change the movement of the game ball, making it easier to enter the entrance 2606W.

FIG. 21(c) is an example in which a plurality of projections 2606T are removed from the example shown in FIG. 21(b). Depending on the momentum (moving speed) of the game ball B, the direction of movement of the game ball B, and the state of the moving game ball, it may also enter the entrance 2606W shown in FIG. 21(c). Further, the same structure as the second upstream sphere delay section 2653 (see FIG. 4) may be provided between the entrance 2606s of the sphere path 2606 and the entrance 2606W.

In the above description,
"A first ball path through which game balls pass [for example, third ball path 2603, first path 2301, second path 2321, ball path 2606],
A first winning opening provided in the middle of the first ball passage [for example, general winning opening 227, first special figure start opening 230, second special figure start opening 232, entrance opening 2606W],
with
The first prize winning opening is open to the wall surface [eg, the rear wall 2603b, the game board 201],
If the game ball that has entered the first ball passage wins the first winning opening [for example, FIG. 18(c)], the first winning opening passes through the first winning opening It is configured so that it may reach downstream from the position where the mouth is provided [for example, FIG. 18(d)].
A playground characterized by: 』
explained.

By providing the first winning hole in the middle of the first ball path, the game area can be made compact, and the area other than the game area can be enlarged.

The first ball passage may be a passage partitioned by a wall surface, or may be a passage formed by a wall surface.

The wall surface may be the front surface of the game board.

The first prize winning opening may be formed in the ball passage unit [for example, the electric distribution unit 26, the distribution unit 291], or may be opened in the game board.

The first prize winning opening may be a variable winning opening or a general winning opening. Moreover, it may be a special figure start opening, or it may be a normal figure start opening.

The first prize winning port may be one in which prize balls are paid out when a prize is won, and when entered, may be guided to the back side of the pachinko machine and then discharged to the game island side, or may be a gate. It may be one that remains in the game area even after entering like.

again,
``Equipped with a second ball path [for example, the right root 125R, the central root 125C, and the left root 125L in the distribution front region 125] formed by the game nail,
The first ball passage is a ball passage that is not provided with a game nail,
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

Since the winning rate of the first winning slot does not change due to external factors (for example, adjustment of the game peg by the game store), both experts and amateurs can play equally.

It should be noted that a second ball passage formed by a metal game nail may be provided, and the first ball passage may be a ball passage in which the metal game nail is not provided. That is, the first ball passage may be provided with a game nail made of resin. Incidentally, the resin-made game nail may be formed integrally with the game board or the ball passage unit.

Alternatively, the game nail may be made of resin.

again,
"Protrusion 2603p, having the same structure as the second upstream ball delay section 2653, and convex section 2606T" are provided,
A game ball in contact with the variation imparting means is more likely to enter the first winning port than a game ball not in contact with the variation imparting means.
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

A player can enjoy how the direction of flow of the game ball is changed by the change imparting means.

The first ball passage is provided with a change imparting means that changes the movement of the game ball when it comes into contact with the game ball passing upstream of the position where the first winning hole is provided. may be

again,
"The change imparting means is provided at a position spaced apart from the first winning opening [for example, a position upstream of the first winning opening].
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

Depending on the power and direction of the game ball that has left the variation imparting means, the player can enjoy entering the first winning hole or flowing down the first ball path.

again,
``The change imparting means is provided at a position facing the first winning hole [for example, a position on the wall facing the wall].
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

A player can enjoy predicting the destination of the game ball whose flowing direction is changed by the change imparting means.

again,
``The change imparting means is provided at a position closer to the player [for example, the position of the front wall 2603f] than the first winning hole [for example, the opening (227) provided in the rear wall 2603b]. be,
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

The area in the plane direction facing the player in the game area can be made compact.

again,
"The first ball passage is formed in a ball passage unit [eg, electric distribution unit 26, distribution unit 291],
At least a part of the ball passage unit is transparent or translucent so that the first winning hole is visible to the player.
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

A player can visually recognize through the ball passage unit how a game ball enters the first winning hole.

In addition, the game ball passing through the first ball passage may be configured to be visible.

The first prize winning opening may be formed in the ball passage unit, or may be opened in the game board.

The ball passage unit may be partially transparent or translucent, or entirely transparent or translucent.

again,
"The first prize winning opening is open in the front-rear direction,
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

The first prize winning opening may be opened toward the front side (front side, player side) or may be opened toward the back side (rear side).

again,
"The second prize winning opening provided downstream of the first ball passage [for example, the general winning opening 226 provided between the electric sorting unit 26 and the out opening 240 shown in FIG. 4] prepared,
The first prize-winning port and the second prize-winning port are general prize-winning ports with the same number of prize balls [for example, 4],
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

It should be noted that the game ball flowing down the upstream of the first ball passage may flow down the first ball passage more easily than entering the first winning hole [for example, FIG. ), the third sphere path 2603].

A game ball flowing down the upstream of the first ball passage may enter the first winning port more easily than flowing down the first ball passage [for example, see FIGS. third sphere path 2603].

There may be a third winning opening [for example, the downstream general winning opening 227 shown in FIG. 20(a)] between the first winning opening and the downstream end of the first ball passage.

The variation providing means may be ball delaying means capable of slowing down the moving speed of the game ball [for example, having the same structure as the second upstream ball delaying section 2653].

A game ball flowing down the upstream of the first ball passage may flow downstream of the first ball passage more easily than entering the first winning hole [for example, see FIG. third sphere path 2603].

A game ball flowing down the upstream of the first ball passage may enter the first winning port more easily than flowing down the first ball passage [for example, see FIGS. third sphere path 2603].

There may be a third winning opening [for example, the downstream general winning opening 227 shown in FIG. 20(a)] between the first winning opening and the downstream end of the first ball passage.

The variation providing means may be ball delaying means capable of slowing down the moving speed of the game ball [for example, having the same structure as the second upstream ball delaying section 2653].

Next, the first upstream sphere delay section 2651, the first downstream sphere delay section 2652, the second upstream sphere delay section 2653, and the second downstream sphere delay section 2654 shown in FIG. 4 will be described. As described above, the first upstream sphere delay 2651 and the first downstream sphere delay 2652 are arranged in the first sphere path 2601, and the second upstream sphere delay 2653 and the second downstream sphere delay 2654 are arranged in the second sphere. It is arranged on the path 2602, and since all the delay sections have the same structure with the only difference being the arrangement position, the second upstream sphere delay section 2653 will be described here as an example.

FIG. 22(a) is a cross-sectional view of the second upstream ball delay portion 2653 and the fourth ball direction changing portion 264 taken along a vertical plane perpendicular to the front-rear direction. The cross section of the fourth spherical direction changing portion 264 is hatched.

The second upstream ball delay portion 2653 has a tubular ball passage portion 2653A. A game ball passes through the inside of this ball passage portion 2653A. Therefore, the ball passage portion 2653A forms part of the second ball passage 2602. As shown in FIG. The inner peripheral surface of the ball passage portion 2653A is provided with an R surface 2653b, an inverted conical surface 2653c whose diameter gradually decreases toward the downstream side, and a cylindrical surface 2653d with the same inner diameter. The upstream end of the R surface 2653b constitutes the upstream end of the ball passage portion 2653A, and the inverted conical surface 2653c is connected to the downstream end of the R surface 2653b. The cylindrical surface 2653d is connected to the downstream end of the inverted conical surface 2653c, and the downstream end of the cylindrical surface 2653d constitutes the downstream end of the ball passage portion 2653A. In other words, the inner peripheral surface is narrower on the downstream side than on the upstream side. The width here is the length in one of the directions orthogonal to the passing direction of the game ball (the direction from top to bottom in FIG. 22(a)), and the inner peripheral surface is annular. Therefore, any orthogonal direction has the same length. That is, the width referred to here is the inner diameter of the second upstream ball delay portion 2653 shown in FIG. 22(a). In addition, when the length of the inner peripheral surface differs depending on the direction, the width is defined as the direction in which the length is the shortest. The width W1 of the upstream end of the inverted conical surface 2653c is narrower than the width W2 of the second spherical path 2602 where it connects to the second upstream spherical delay portion 2653 . Also, the width W3 of the downstream end of the inverted conical surface 2653c is narrower than the width W1 of the upstream end of the inverted conical surface 2653c. Furthermore, the width W4 of the downstream end of the second upstream spherical delay portion 2653 (the width of the downstream end of the cylindrical surface 2653d) is narrower than the width W1 of the upstream end of the inverted conical surface 2653c. In this way, it is important that the width of each part has a magnitude relationship with the width of other parts. The width W2 of the portion connected to the second upstream spherical delay portion 2653 is 13.0 mm, the width W3 of the downstream end of the inverted conical surface 2653c is 11.5 mm, and the width of the downstream end of the second upstream spherical delay portion 2653 (cylindrical surface 2653d The width W4 of the downstream end of the nozzle may be 11.5 mm. The width of the cylindrical surface 2653d is 11.5 mm. The cylindrical surface 2653d is an adjustment allowance for making the height (passage length) of the ball passage portion 2653A greater than or equal to a certain value, and can be omitted if a certain value can be secured only by the reverse conical surface 2653c. .

FIG. 23 is a perspective view of the second upstream ball delay section 2653 as seen obliquely from above. In FIG. 23, the left front side of the paper surface is the front side (player side).

The second upstream ball delay section 2653 is separate from the electric distribution unit 26 . That is, it is removably attached to the second ball path 2602 . In the second upstream ball delay portion 2653, locking portions 2653L and 2653R extending on both lateral sides of the ball passage portion 2653A are locked to the rear wall 2603b of the electric distribution unit . The rear side of the second ball path 2602 is defined by a rear wall 2603b. Since the second upstream ball delay part 2653 is detachable, the parts to be replaced when the second upstream ball delay part 2653 becomes dirty or damaged can be reduced. In addition, the second upstream ball delay unit 2653 can be reused in other pachinko machines 100.

Further, as shown in FIG. 22( a ), a ball behavior stabilizing portion 266 that forms part of the second ball path 2602 is positioned downstream of the second upstream ball delay portion 2653 . A slight vertical gap 2653s is provided between the downstream end of the second upstream ball delay portion 2653 and the upstream end of the ball behavior stabilizing portion 266 as well. The width W5 of the upstream end of the ball behavior stabilizing portion 266 is wider than the width W4 of the downstream end of the second upstream ball delay portion 2653, but is wider than the width W1 of the upstream end of the inverted conical surface 2653c of the second upstream ball delay portion 2653. is narrow. Similarly to the inverted conical surface 2653c, the spherical behavior stabilizing portion 266 is also a portion formed with an inverted conical inner circumferential surface whose diameter gradually decreases toward the downstream side. , narrower than the width of any portion of the ball passage portion 2653A in the second upstream ball delay portion 2653. Further, it can be said that the width W6 of the downstream end of the ball behavior stabilizing portion 266 is the narrowest width in the portion of the second ball path 2602 upstream of the downstream end. The width W6 of the downstream end of the ball behavior stabilizing portion 266 is slightly wider than the diameter of the game ball. In other words, the second ball path 2602 is most constricted at the downstream end of the ball behavior stabilizer 266 . The width W5 of the upstream end of the ball behavior stabilizing portion 266 may be 12.0 mm. Also, the width W6 of the downstream end of the ball behavior stabilizing portion 266 may be 11.3 mm, which is slightly wider than the diameter of the game ball (11 m). The widths (W1 to W6) of each portion described above may have other values as long as the ratio relationship is the same.

The inclination angle of the inner circumferential surface of the ball behavior stabilizing portion 266 that decreases downstream is greater than the inclination angle of the reverse conical surface 2653c of the second upstream ball delay portion 2653 that decreases downstream. is the angle. The tilt angle here means the tilt angle with respect to the vertical axis.

After passing through the downstream end of the ball behavior stabilizer 266, the ball path branches to the left and right, the left path becomes the second ball path 2602, and the right path connects to the third ball path 2603 (see FIG. 4). A path 2607 is reached. Both the path on the left side (second ball path 2602) and the path on the right side (connection path 2607) have a width wider than the diameter of the game ball (11 m), and the game ball can easily pass through either path. It is possible. Therefore, ball clogging is less likely to occur. Directly below the downstream end of ball behavior stabilizing portion 266, fourth ball direction changing portion 264 is arranged across the branching portion of the left path (second ball path 2602) and the right path (connection path 2607). . In addition, these passages (2602, 2606) are provided with a deceleration rib 26r1 at the central portion in the width direction.

On the other hand, on the upstream side of the second upstream ball delay portion 2653 in the second ball path 2602, a ball trajectory changing rib 26r3 projecting forward is provided. The portion of the second ball path 2602 where the spherical path changing rib 26r3 is provided forms a curved path facing leftward. 26r3 is provided. The shape of the spherical orbit changing rib 26r3 is also curved.

Next, the trajectory of the game ball flowing down the second ball path 2602 will be described. FIG. 22(b) is a diagram schematically showing the trajectory of the game ball in the second upstream ball delay section 2653. As shown in FIG. FIG. 22(c) is a diagram schematically showing the trajectory of the game ball in the ball behavior stabilizing section 266. As shown in FIG. FIG. 22(d) is a diagram schematically showing the trajectory of the game ball passing through the ball behavior stabilizing portion 266. As shown in FIG.

A game ball that has entered the second ball path 2602 contacts the ball trajectory changing rib 26r3. The trajectory of the game ball coming into contact with the curved ball trajectory changing rib 26r3 tends to change outward, that is, to the left, and the game ball tends to spin. The game ball whose trajectory changes to the left and is spun contacts the left portion of the inner peripheral surface of the second upstream ball delaying portion 2653, and then starts circular movement along the inner peripheral surface. That is, the inverted conical surface 2653c of the second upstream ball delay portion 2653 spirally moves toward the downstream side (see FIG. 22(b)). The game ball travels in a spiral rather than falling straight down, resulting in a longer moving distance and a slower moving speed. The game ball stays in the second upstream ball delay part 2653 while it is moving in a spiral shape, albeit for a short time.

In the gap 2653s provided between the downstream end of the second upstream ball delaying portion 2653 and the upstream end of the ball behavior stabilizing portion 266, the inner peripheral surface along which the game ball that has moved in a spiral moves is interrupted. It is easy to end the spiral movement of the game ball. Also, since the upstream end of the ball behavior stabilizing portion 266 is slightly wider than the downstream end of the second upstream ball delaying portion 2653, the continuity of the spiral is interrupted here as well, and the spiral movement tends to end. The game ball, which has completed its spiral movement, advances obliquely downward while colliding with the inner peripheral surface of the ball behavior stabilizing portion 266, which has an inverted conical shape whose diameter is gradually reduced. The ball behavior stabilizing section 266 eliminates the moment that the game ball that has moved in the circumferential direction is going to move outward, and tries to make the game ball go straight down. At the narrowest downstream end of the ball behavior stabilizing portion 266, the behavior of the game ball is restrained and stabilized with an image of the game ball getting stuck. For example, the behavior of the game ball that has been rattling while colliding with the inner peripheral surface of the ball behavior stabilizing portion 266 is settled (see FIG. 22(c)).

Eventually, the game ball passes through the ball behavior stabilizing portion 266 and falls onto the direction changing member 2641 of the fourth ball direction changing portion 264 . That is, the game ball B falls directly downward from the narrowest downstream end of the ball behavior stabilizing portion 266 and contacts the direction changing member 2641 (see FIG. 22(d)). When the game ball contacts the left inclined surface 264L of the direction changing member 2641, it flows down the left path (second ball path 2602). On the other hand, when the game ball contacts the right inclined surface 264R of the direction change member 2641, it flows down the right path (connection path 2607).

The trajectory of the game ball from the second upstream ball delay section 2653 to the fourth ball direction change section 264 on the second ball path 2602 has been described above. The same applies to the trajectory of the game ball over the part (261-263).

It should be noted that both the ball trajectory changing rib 26r3 and the direction changing member 2641 have the same function in that they change the moving direction of the game ball, but the direction changing member 2641 is more To greatly change the moving direction of a game ball. Also, the spherical orbit changing rib 26r3 is fixed and not a movable member, but the direction changing member 2641 is a movable member. That is, the state of the ball trajectory changing rib 26r3 does not change, but the state of the direction changing member 2641 changes, and the moving direction of the game ball changes according to the state change.

Next, a modification of the spherical delay section will be described. Again, the second upstream ball delay section 2653 will be described as an example, and components having the same names as the components described so far will be described with the same reference numerals as those used so far.

FIG. 24 is a partial cross-sectional view showing a modification of the ball delay section. This partial cross-sectional view is a cross-sectional view showing a portion of the downstream side of the second upstream ball delay portion 2653 when the second upstream ball delay portion 2653 is sectioned along a vertical plane perpendicular to the front-rear direction. The cross section of the delay portion 2653 is hatched.

In the second upstream ball delay portion 2653 shown in FIG. 22, a cylindrical surface 2653d having the same inner diameter as the downstream portion of an inverted conical surface 2653c whose diameter gradually decreases toward the downstream side is provided on the downstream side. In the second upstream ball delay portion 2653 shown in FIG. 24( a ), the cylindrical surface 2653 d is omitted and the inverted conical surface 2653 c extends to the downstream end of the second upstream ball delay portion 2653 . That is, there is no surface perpendicular to the inner peripheral surface of the second upstream ball delay portion 2653 .

In addition, although the inverted conical surface 2653c whose diameter gradually decreases toward the downstream side is a flat surface, the second upstream spherical delay portion 2653 shown in FIG. A curved outer curved surface 2653 e is formed up to the downstream end of the second upstream ball delay portion 2653 . Also on this outer curved surface 2653e, the game ball circulates along the outwardly convex curved surface. In the second upstream ball delay portion 2653 shown in FIG. 24(c), an inner curved surface 2653f, which is an inwardly convex curved surface whose diameter gradually decreases toward the downstream side, is formed up to the downstream end of the second upstream ball delay portion 2653. ing. Also on this inner curved surface 2653f, the game ball circulates along the inwardly convex curved surface.

In the second upstream ball delay portion 2653 shown in FIG. 24(d), a thread groove 2653g is formed on an inverted conical surface whose diameter gradually decreases toward the downstream side. The thread groove 2653g is a groove connected in a spiral shape, and the game ball can easily move around along the thread groove 2653g.

FIG. 25 is a cross-sectional view showing a modification of the ball behavior stabilizing portion 266. As shown in FIG. This cross-sectional view shows the cross-sectional shape when the downstream end (the narrowest part) of the ball behavior stabilizing portion 266 is taken in the horizontal direction. It is In FIG. 25, the lower side is the front side (player side). In addition, here too, the same reference numerals as those used so far are attached to the constituent elements having the same names as those of the constituent elements explained so far.

First, FIG. 25(a) shows the ball behavior stabilizing portion 266 shown in FIG. The ball behavior stabilizer 266 shown in FIG. 22 is entirely covered with walls. A front wall 2603f is shown on the front side of the ball behavior stabilizer 266 . Incidentally, both the wall constituting the ball behavior stabilization portion 266 and the front wall 2603f are transparent, and the player can visually recognize the game ball passing through the ball behavior stabilization portion 266. FIG.

The ball behavior stabilizer 266 shown in FIG. 25(b) has an open front side and is composed of left and right side walls 266L and 266R and a rear wall 266B. As for the inner dimension of the ball behavior stabilizing portion 266, the length in the left-right direction is shorter than the length in the front-rear direction, and the length in the left-right direction corresponds to the width, which is 11.3 mm, for example. The ball behavior stabilizing section 266 shown in FIG. 25(b) stabilizes the behavior of the game ball only in one horizontal direction.

The ball behavior stabilizer 266 shown in FIG. 25(c) has a front side blocked by another plate member 266F′, and the ball behavior stabilizer 266 shown in FIG. , 266R and a front wall 266F integrally formed with the rear wall 266B. Both the ball behavior stabilizing portion 266 shown in FIG. 25(c) and the ball behavior stabilizing portion 266 shown in FIG. Stabilize the behavior of the game ball by two directions.

The ball behavior stabilizer 266 shown in FIG. 25(e) has an open front side and an arcuate rear wall 266B' connecting left and right side walls 266L and 266R. The arc of the arcuate rear wall 266B' becomes a circular hole in a circle with a diameter slightly longer than the diameter of the game ball B (for example, 11.3 mm). The ball behavior stabilizing portion 266 shown in FIG. 25(e) restrains the rear half of the game ball B. As shown in FIG. As described in the explanation of FIG. 19C, when the pachinko machine 100 itself is installed on the island facility, the inclination of the whole pachinko machine 100 in the front-rear direction can be adjusted. If the pachinko machine 100 is installed in an attitude in which the upper part of the pachinko machine 100 is tilted rearward, the rear half of the game ball B is caught in the arc-shaped rear wall 266B' shown in FIG. Stabilize.

The ball behavior stabilizing portion 266 shown in FIG. 25(f) blocks the front side of the ball behavior stabilizing portion 266 shown in FIG. It has the same configuration as the stable section 266 .

In the above description,
"Ball delaying means capable of slowing down the movement speed of the game ball [for example, the first upstream ball delaying section 2651, the first downstream ball delaying section 2652, the second upstream ball delaying section 2653, the second downstream ball delaying section 2654 ]When,
a ball behavior stabilizing means [for example, a ball behavior stabilizing unit 266] capable of stabilizing the behavior of a moving game ball;
Ball direction changing means for changing the moving direction of the game ball [for example, the first ball direction changing part 261 to the fourth ball direction changing part 264];
with
The ball behavior stabilizing means stabilizes the behavior of the game ball that has passed through the ball delaying means,
The ball direction changing means changes the moving direction of the game ball that has passed through the ball behavior stabilizing means.
A playground characterized by: 』
explained.

The moving speed of the game ball is changed to prevent the game ball from being stopped and shot at the timing of directing the game ball to the ball direction changing means, while preventing the game ball from heading toward the ball direction changing means. By stabilizing the behavior of the ball direction changing means, it is possible to improve the accuracy of changing the direction of the game ball.

Incidentally, the ball direction changing means may be a ball sorting means for sorting the moving direction of the game ball.

again,
"The ball delay means is provided in the ball passage forming part [for example, the rear wall 2603b of the electric distribution unit 26],
The ball delay means is separate from the ball passage forming part,
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

By making it separate from the ball passage forming portion, the number of parts to be replaced can be reduced even if the ball delay means is damaged or soiled. Also, the ball passage forming portion can be reused when it is desired to attach the ball delay means with different performance to another game table.

The ball behavior stabilizing means may be provided in the ball passage forming portion, and the ball behavior stabilizing means may be separate from the ball passage forming portion.

again,
``The ball delay means has a part through which the game ball passes, the width of which is narrower on the downstream side [eg, 11.5 mm] than on the upstream side [eg, 12.5 mm],
The width is the length in one direction out of the directions orthogonal to the passing direction of the game ball,
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

It is possible to delay the movement speed of the game ball that has made contact with the wall surface constituting the ball delay means by making it easier for the game ball to come into contact with the wall surface.

again,
``The ball delay means has an inverted conical surface [for example, an inverted conical surface 2653c] whose diameter gradually decreases toward the downstream side at a portion through which the game ball passes.
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

A game ball that touches the wall surface constituting the ball delay means travels downstream while circling along the wall surface. That is, it goes downstream while moving in a spiral. By doing so, the moving speed of the game ball can be slowed down. If the timing at which the game ball comes into contact with the wall surface constituting the ball delay means is delayed, the time for the game ball to go downstream while circling along the wall surface is shortened, and the rate at which the moving speed of the game ball is lowered is reduced. do. Furthermore, when the game ball does not contact the wall surface constituting the ball delay means, the moving speed of the game ball does not decrease. As described above, the degree of decrease in the moving speed of the game ball is not fixed, and the moving speed of the game ball becomes random. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the stop hitting of the game ball and the shooting of the game ball with the timing of the ball direction changing means.

A part of the wall surface constituting the ball delay means (the inner wall of the portion of the ball delay means through which the game ball passes) may extend vertically downward.

The ball delay means may have a portion through which the game ball passes, which is curved inwardly from the upstream side to the downstream side, or convexed outwardly from the upstream side to the downstream side. It may be composed of a curved surface of

A thread groove may be formed in a wall surface constituting the ball delay means.

again,
"The width of the narrowest portion [eg, the downstream end] of the ball behavior stabilizing means is narrower than the width of the narrowest portion [eg, the downstream end] of the ball delaying means [eg, 11.5 mm]. [for example, 11.3 mm],
The width is the length in one direction out of the directions orthogonal to the passing direction of the game ball,
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

The outward force applied to the game ball by the ball delay means (the force due to the centrifugal force generated by going downstream while circling along the wall surface constituting the ball delay means) constitutes the ball behavior stabilizing means. It can be suppressed by hitting the game ball against the wall surface. That is, the outward force changes to a downward force when the game ball collides with the wall surface constituting the ball behavior stabilizing means. Thereby, the behavior of the game ball can be stabilized.

The length (width) of the ball behavior stabilizing means in the left-right direction may be narrower than the length (depth) of the ball behavior stabilizing means in the front-rear direction. That is, the ball behavior stabilizing means may have a rectangular cross-sectional shape.

The length (width) of the ball behavior stabilizing means in the left-right direction may be the same as the length (depth) of the ball behavior stabilizing means in the front-rear direction. That is, the ball behavior stabilizing means may have a square cross-sectional shape.

The cross-sectional shape of the ball behavior stabilizing means may be U-shaped, U-shaped, or circular.

again,
"The ball direction changing means is provided directly below the downstream end of the ball behavior stabilizing means.
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

Since the game ball that has passed through the ball behavior stabilizing means falls vertically and contacts the ball direction changing means, the accuracy of the change in the moving direction of the game ball given by the ball direction changing means can be enhanced.

again,
`` A spherical orbit changing means [for example, a spherical orbit changing rib 26r3] is provided on the upstream side of the spherical delay means,
The ball trajectory changing means causes the game ball moving toward the ball delaying means to come into contact with the wall surface constituting the ball delaying means [for example, the wall surface on the left side of the inner peripheral surface of the second upstream ball delaying part 2653]. It gives a change to the trajectory of the game ball so that it becomes easier to
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

The game ball easily comes into contact with the wall surface constituting the ball delay means, and the ball delay means makes it easy to slow down the moving speed of the game ball.

The ball direction changing means has a greater influence on the game ball than the ball trajectory changing means. That is, the ball direction changing means largely changes the direction of the moving game ball, whereas the ball trajectory changing means changes the direction of the moving game ball only slightly.

again,
"A gap [for example, gap 2653s] is provided between the downstream end of the ball delay means and the upstream end of the ball behavior stabilizing means.
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

That is, the ball behavior stabilizing means may be provided at a position spaced apart from the ball delaying means. Alternatively, the ball behavior stabilizing means may be provided at a position in contact with the ball delaying means.

again,
``In the path through which the game ball whose moving direction has been changed by the ball direction changing means [for example, the left path (second ball path 2602) and the right path (connection path 2607) shown in FIG. 22] A game machine comprising a deceleration rib [for example, a deceleration rib 26r1] that protrudes and is capable of slowing down the moving speed of the game ball. 』
also explained.

Next, the first stereoscopic film effect body 271, the second stereoscopic film effect body 272, the third stereoscopic film effect body 273, and the fourth stereoscopic film effect body 274 will be described.

26 removes various members overlapping the first stereoscopic film effect body 271, the second stereoscopic film effect body 272, the third stereoscopic film effect body 273, and the fourth stereoscopic film effect body 274 from the game board 200. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a state in which the

As shown in FIG. 26, a first stereoscopic film effect 271 and a second stereoscopic film effect 272 are arranged in the upper part. Also, a third stereoscopic film effect body 273 is arranged on the right side, and a fourth stereoscopic film effect body 274 is arranged on the left side. The first stereoscopic film effect 271 is provided so as to overlap the second stereoscopic film effect 272 .

Also, in FIG. 26, a decorative design display device 208 is shown. The decorative pattern display device 208 can perform image display effects by modulating light using a liquid crystal composition. A part of the right end of the decorative pattern display device 208 is covered with a part of the left side of the third stereoscopic film effect body 273 arranged on the right side.

Furthermore, FIG. 26 also shows a substantially circular LED lighting effect 278 . As described above, the LED lighting effects 278 are provided with a plurality of LEDs 2781 on the outer circumference, and the three-dimensional film effects 271 to 274 are irradiated with light from the sides by the LED lighting effects 278 . Note that each of the stereoscopic film effects 271 to 274 may be irradiated with light from the front by an LED light emission effect 278 . Also, a member may be provided to cover the LED lighting effect body 278 from the front, and at least a part of the member may be covered with a part of the third stereoscopic film effect body 273 .

FIG. 27 shows a state in which the first stereoscopic film effect body 271 and the third stereoscopic film effect body 273 are removed from the state shown in FIG.

FIG. 28 is a diagram showing the first stereoscopic film effect body 271 alone. FIG. 28(a) is a perspective view of the first stereoscopic film effect body 271 when viewed slightly from the right side, and FIG. 28(b) is a schematic perspective view of the first stereoscopic film effect body 271 when viewed from above. It is a diagram.

The first three-dimensional film effect body 271 is formed by vacuum forming or pressure forming a resin film (for example, polystyrene resin) having a thickness of about 0.01 mm, and has a flat plate portion 2711 and a three-dimensional portion 2712 . Of the flat plate portion 2711 and the three-dimensional portion 2712, at least the three-dimensional portion 2712 is transparent. Transparency may be transparent or translucent (same in this specification). Also, the three-dimensional portion 2712 may be wholly transparent, or only partially transparent.

FIG. 28(c) is a diagram showing an example of a combination of a transmissive portion and an impermeable portion in the three-dimensional portion 2712. As shown in FIG.

In FIG. 28(c), the bordering portion of the seven-segment number is the impermeable site npe, and the site surrounded by the impermeable site npe is the permeable site per. Note that the inside of the impermeable portion npe may be the permeable portion per.

Matters regarding the first stereoscopic film effect body 271 described above are the same for the other stereoscopic film effect bodies 272-274. Also, the three-dimensional film effect may be formed using a material suitable for weight and strength, and is not limited to a resin film having a thickness of about 0.01 mm. It may be formed using a sheet of 1 mm to less than 0.8 mm, a plate of 0.8 mm or more, or the like.

FIG. 29 is a perspective view of the second stereoscopic film effect body 272 as seen slightly from the right side.

The stereoscopic portion 2722 of the second stereoscopic film effect 272 is provided with a mounting portion 2723 on which the stereoscopic portion 2712 of the first stereoscopic film effect 271 is put. The front surface 2724 of the mounting portion 2723 shown in FIG. 29 is entirely transparent and flat, but may be wholly or partly shaped like a lens. A double-sided tape is attached to the side surface 2725 of the mounting portion 2723, and the three-dimensional portion 2712 of the first stereoscopic film effect body 271 is fixed to the mounting portion 2723 by the double-sided tape. By using a transparent double-sided tape, it is possible to irradiate light from the side.

30 is a perspective view showing how the three-dimensional part 2712 of the first stereoscopic film effect body 271 is fixed to the attachment part 2723 of the second stereoscopic film effect body 272. FIG.

In FIG. 30, the first stereoscopic film effect 271 to the fourth stereoscopic film effect 274 are shown. are shown differently. In a portion of the second stereoscopic film effect 272 where the first stereoscopic film effect 271 does not overlap, the second stereoscopic film effect 272 is visible in front view. Also, as shown in FIG. 30, the portion surrounded by the dashed line in the first stereoscopic film effect 271 is the portion that does not overlap the second stereoscopic film effect 272, and the second stereoscopic film The effect object 272 does not exist.

Also, as shown in FIG. 30 , the second stereoscopic film effect body 272 and the fourth stereoscopic film effect body 274 are divided into a lower left edge 2726 of the second stereoscopic film effect body 272 and an upper edge 2741 of the fourth stereoscopic film effect body 274 . are placed in contact with each other. That is, the second stereoscopic film effect 272 and the fourth stereoscopic film effect 274 are arranged adjacent to each other.

Further, as shown in FIG. 28, a screw hole 271N and a positioning hole 271H are provided on the left and right sides of the flat plate portion 2711 of the first stereoscopic film effect body 271, respectively. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 27, the game board back base 200b is provided with sets of screw receiving cylinders 200bP and positioning protrusions 200bT, one on each side. The left positioning projection 200bT is inserted into the left positioning hole 271H for alignment, and the right positioning projection 200bT is inserted into the right positioning hole 271H for alignment. When the alignment is completed, the screw can be inserted into the left screw hole 271N and the left screw receiving cylinder 200bP, and the screws are screwed. Further, screws can be inserted through the right screw hole 271N and the right screw receiving cylinder 200bP, and the right screw is also screwed. Thus, the first stereoscopic film effect body 271 is screwed to the game board back base 200b.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 29, the flat plate portion 2721 of the second stereoscopic film effect body 272 is also provided with screw holes 272N and positioning holes 272H on the left and right sides, respectively.

Each of the stereoscopic film effects 271-274 is placed over the lens. Part of the top lens 2752, part of the right lens 2753, and part of the left lens 2754 are shown in FIG. Any one of these lenses 2752-2754 refracts light from the back side to diffuse or focus it to the front side. Each of these lenses 2752-2754 is provided with a light diffusing portion. However, the lens may be a simple transparent plate.

The upper lens 2752 is provided with screw receiving holes and positioning projections on the left side and the right side, respectively. As shown in FIG. 30, the left positioning projection is inserted into the left positioning hole 272H of the second stereoscopic film effect body 272 for alignment, and the right positioning projection is positioned on the right side of the second stereoscopic film effect body 272. It is inserted into the hole 272H and aligned. When the alignment is completed, screws can be inserted into the left screw hole 272N of the second stereoscopic film effect body 272 and the left screw receiving hole provided in the upper lens 2752, and the screws are screwed. Also, screws can be inserted through the right screw hole 272N of the second stereoscopic film effect body 272 and the right screw receiving hole provided in the upper lens 2752, and the right side is also screwed. Thus, the second stereoscopic film effect 272 is screwed to the upper lens 2752 . FIG. 30 shows a screw 271S for screwing the first stereoscopic film effect body 271 to the game board back base 200b and a screw 272S for screwing the second stereoscopic film effect body 272 to the upper lens 2752. It is A positioning projection 200bT provided on the game board back base 200b and a positioning projection 2752T provided on the upper lens 2752 are also illustrated. As shown in FIG. 30, positioning means (positioning protrusion 200bT) and fixing means (screws 271S) of the first stereoscopic film effect body 271 and positioning means (positioning protrusion 2752T) and fixing means (positioning protrusion 2752T) of the second stereoscopic film effect body 272 The position in the front-rear direction is different from that of the screw 272S). That is, the positioning means (positioning protrusion 200bT) and fixing means (screw 271S) of the first stereoscopic film effect body 271 are the positioning means (positioning protrusion 2752T) and fixing means (screw 272S) of the second stereoscopic film effect body 272. It is located in front of the By doing so, the effect means are arranged with depth.

Next, the third stereoscopic film effect body 273 will be taken as an example to describe the mounting structure of the stereoscopic film effect body. It is a matter that can be applied.

FIG. 31 is an exploded perspective view showing the mounting structure of the third stereoscopic film effect body 273. As shown in FIG. In FIG. 31, the left front side is the front side, and the right back side is the rear side.

FIG. 31 shows the third stereoscopic film effect body 273, the right lens 2753, the right lens mounting base 2763, and the right LED board 2773 from the front side.

A flat plate portion 2731 of the third stereoscopic film effect body 273 is provided with three screw holes 273N and two positioning holes 273H.

The right lens 2753 is provided with six screw receiving holes 275H1 to 275H6, two positioning projections 275T, and three screw holes 275N.

The right lens mounting base 2763 is also transparent, and is provided with four screw receiving cylinders 276P1 to 276P4 and four screw holes 276N.

A plurality of LEDs 277L are arranged in a matrix on the right LED board 2773, and four notches 277C and four screw holes 277N are provided.

The two positioning projections 275T of the right lens 2753 are inserted into the two positioning holes 273H of the third stereoscopic film effect body 273, respectively, and aligned. When the alignment is completed, each of the three screw holes 273N of the third stereoscopic film effect body 273 and the three screw receiving holes 275H1, 275H5, and 275H6 out of the six screw receiving holes 275H1 to 275H6 provided in the right lens 2753 are closed. Each can be inserted, and the third stereoscopic film effect body 273 is screwed to the right lens 2753 . The third stereoscopic film effect body 273 is screwed in a state in which the upper left end portion protrudes leftward from the right lens 2753 . FIG. 31 shows three machine screws 273S used for screwing. Also, in the right lens 2753 shown in FIG. 31, the area covered by the screwed third stereoscopic film effect body 273 is indicated by hatching downward to the right. Furthermore, in FIG. 31, a region connecting the positions of these three machine screws 273S is indicated by a dotted line. The position of the center of gravity of the third stereoscopic film effect object 273 is located outside the area indicated by the dotted line.

The right lens mounting base 2763 is to which the right lens 2753 and a part of the upper lens 2752 are mounted. The holes 275N are aligned and screwed. Also shown in FIG. 31 are three screws 275S1 to 275S3 used for screwing the right lens 2753. FIG. Of these three screws 275S1 to 275S3, only the upper one screw 275S1 is covered with the screwed third stereoscopic film effect 273, as indicated by hatching downward to the right. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 26, the lower two screws 275S2 and S275S3 are visible, but the upper one screw 275S1 is invisible. In addition, the screw 275S1 is shown in FIG. In addition, the bottom three screw receiving holes 275H2 to 275H4 provided at the right end of the right lens 2753 are not used at all, and are screwed as indicated by hatching downward to the right. It is covered by the effect 273 and is invisible as shown in FIG. Furthermore, among the four screw receiving cylinders 276P1 to 276P4, the uppermost screw receiving cylinder 276P1 positioned closest to the upper lens 2752 is aligned with the screw hole of the upper lens 2752 (not shown). screwing is performed. The screw used for screwing is also covered by the screwed third stereoscopic film effect body 273, and is invisible as shown in FIG. 26. However, in FIG. , whose screw is shown as screw 275S4.

The right lens mounting base 2763 and the right LED board 2773 are screwed to a frame plate (not shown here). That is, the right lens mounting base 2763 allows four screws 276S to pass through four screw holes 276N. These four screws 276S pass through notches 277C of the right LED board 2773 and are fixed to a frame plate (not shown). The right LED board 2773 is screwed to a frame plate (not shown) by inserting four screws 277S into the four screw holes 277N.

The right LED substrate 2773 is covered with a light diffusion portion provided on the right lens 2753 . On the other hand, the third stereoscopic film effect body 273 covers the light diffusion part, and through the third stereoscopic film effect body 273, it is possible to visually recognize the light emission effect by lighting and blinking of the LED 277L mounted on the right LED board 2773. .

In addition, although each is fixed with screws here, they may be fixed with a transparent double-sided tape.

FIG. 32 is a diagram showing the LED board attached to the frame plate. 32, the substantially circular LED lighting effects 278 shown in FIG. 26 are removed.

FIG. 32 shows top LED board 2772 , right LED board 2773 , and left LED board 2774 .

FIG. 33 shows each lens mounting base mounted on each LED substrate 2772-2774. 33, the substantially circular LED lighting effects 278 shown in FIG. 26 are removed.

FIG. 33 shows top lens mounting base 2762, right lens mounting base 2763, and left lens mounting base 2764. FIG. The upper lens mounting base 2762 has substantially the same shape as the upper LED board 2772 shown in FIG. 32 and overlaps the entire upper LED board 2772 . The right lens mounting base 2763 has substantially the same shape as the right LED board 2773 shown in FIG. 32 and overlaps the entire area of the right LED board 2773 . The left lens mounting base 2764 is longer downward than the left LED board 2774 shown in FIG. 32 and overlaps the entire left LED board 2774 .

FIG. 34 shows each lens mounted on each lens mounting base 2762-2764. 34, the substantially circular LED lighting effects 278 shown in FIG. 26 are removed.

Top lens 2752, right lens 2753, and left lens 2754 are shown in FIG.

The left lens 2754 covers the left end portion of the upper lens mounting base 2762 as well as the left lens mounting base 2764 from the front side. The upper lens 2752 also covers the upper left end portion of the right lens mounting base 2763 in addition to the upper lens mounting base 2762 from the front side.

As shown in FIGS. 32-34, the LED boards 2772-2774 have corresponding lens mounting bases 2762-2764, and the lens mounting bases 2762-2764 also have corresponding lenses 2752-2754. The term “corresponding” here refers to those that are arranged directly above and have the largest number of overlapped regions. However, part of the LED substrate may be covered with another lens. Further, of the three-dimensional portion 2732 of the third three-dimensional film effect body 273 shown in FIG. 31, the upper left end portion is a lens (upper lens 2752) different from the lens (right lens 2753) arranged under the other portions. illuminated by light passing through

The light emitted by the LEDs mounted on the upper LED substrate 2772 passes through the upper lens mounting base 2762, passes through the upper lens 2752 and part of the left lens 2754, and passes through the first stereoscopic film rendering body 271 and the second stereoscopic film. The effect body 272 is irradiated with light from the rear side by LEDs mounted on the upper LED board 2772 . The light emitted by the LED mounted on the right LED board 2773 passes through the right lens mounting base 2763, passes through the right lens 2753 and part of the upper lens 2752, and passes through the third stereoscopic film effect body 273 to the right LED board. 2773 is illuminated from behind by an LED mounted on it. The light emitted by the LED mounted on the left LED board 2774 passes through the left lens mounting base 2764, passes through the left lens 2754, and part of the third stereoscopic film effect 273 and the second stereoscopic film effect 272 Light is emitted from the rear side by the LEDs mounted on the left LED board 2774 .

In the above description,
"A decorative body having a three-dimensional shape [for example, a first stereoscopic film effect body 271, a second stereoscopic film effect body 272, a third stereoscopic film effect body 273, a fourth stereoscopic film effect body 274],
A member [eg, right lens 2753] provided with a plurality of screw holes [eg, screw holes 275N, 275H1 to 275H6];
with
The decorative body covers screw holes through which screws are not inserted [for example, screw receiving holes 275H2 to 275H4] among the plurality of screw holes.
A playground characterized by: 』
explained.

When traces of perforations leading to screw holes into which screws are not inserted are found in the decoration, the game clerk can grasp that there is a possibility that the game table is illegally modified. Further, when the member is reused for another game table, it can be screwed even if a screw hole through which no screw is inserted is used, and the degree of freedom of the fixing position of the member can be increased.

The decorative body may be a three-dimensionally processed resin sheet or film.

A part of the member may not be covered with the decoration.

The decorative body is fixed to the member by a plurality of screws, and the center of gravity of the decorative body is positioned outside an area connecting the positions of the plurality of screws for fixing the decorative body. may

The decorative body may be fixed with a double-sided tape. For example, the decorative body may be fixed to the member with double-sided tape.

The decorative body may be sandwiched and fixed between two or more other parts.

The decorative body may be fixed by two or more fixing methods (for example, screws, double-sided tape, holding by other parts).

again,
``A screw [for example, screw 275S1, 275S4 shown in FIG.
The screw is covered with the decorative body [for example, the third stereoscopic film effect body 273].
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

The appearance quality of the game machine can be improved.

In addition, the said member may be sufficient as the said thing.

The screw may secure the member [eg, right lens 2753] to some structure [eg, right lens mounting base 2763].

again,
``The member [for example, the right lens 2753] is screw-fixed using a part of the plurality of screw holes [for example, the screw hole 275N].
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

The appearance quality of the game machine can be improved.

The member [eg, right lens 2753] may be screwed to the object [eg, right lens mounting base 2763].

again,
``The screw is for fixing an object [e.g., upper lens 2752] different from the member [e.g., right lens 2753] [e.g., 275S4 shown in FIG. 27].
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

The appearance quality of the game machine can be improved.

The object different from the member may be of the same kind as the member, or may be of a different kind.

again,
``Equipped with a first effect means [for example, the right LED board 2773] capable of executing the first light emission effect,
The decorative body has at least a portion with transparency,
The member [for example, the right lens 2753] has, at least in part, a light diffusing portion that diffuses the transmitted light,
The first effect means is covered with the light diffusion part,
The decorative body [for example, the third stereoscopic film effect body 273] covers the light diffusion part,
The first light emission effect [for example, lighting and blinking of the LED 277L mounted on the right LED board 2773] is visible through the decoration,
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

That is, the decorative body may cover the light diffusing part so that the first light emitting effect can be visually recognized through the decorative body.

The first light emission effect can be performed while hiding the screw hole with the decoration.

The decorative body may be wholly permeable, or may be partially permeable.

The member may be one that diffuses the light that is transmitted entirely, or one that diffuses the light that is partially transmitted.

The first rendering means may be, for example, an LED board or a liquid crystal display.

The first light emission effect may be a effect by lighting or blinking of an LED, or may be an image display effect by modulating light using a liquid crystal composition.

The member may be, for example, a lens member.

again,
``Equipped with a second effect means [for example, a decorative pattern display device 208] capable of executing a second light emission effect,
A part of the second effect means [for example, a right end part] is covered with a part [for example, a left part] of the decoration body [for example, the third stereoscopic film effect body 273]. is
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

The second light emitting effect can be performed while hiding the screw hole with the decoration.

The second effect means may be a liquid crystal display, and the second light emission effect may be an image display effect by modulating light using a liquid crystal composition.

again,
``Equipped with a third effect means capable of executing a third light emission effect [for example, the LED light emission effect body 278],
The decorative body is irradiated with light from the front or side by the third light emitting effect,
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

The third light emission effect can be performed while hiding the screw hole with the decoration.

At least part of the second member covering the third display means may be covered with part of the decoration. That is, the second member covering the third display means may be entirely covered with a part of the decoration, or only a part of the second member covering the third display means may be covered with the decoration. It may be covered with a part of the decoration.

again,
"The decorative body [for example, the third stereoscopic film effect body 273] has a flat part [for example, the flat part 2731] and a three-dimensional part [for example, the three-dimensional part 2732],
The flat plate portion uses a part of the plurality of screw holes [for example, the screw receiving holes 275H1 to 275H6] [for example, the screw receiving holes 275H1, 275H5, 275H6] to secure the member [for example, the right lens 2753].
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

again,
"The flat plate portion covers the screw holes [for example, the screw receiving holes 275H2 to 275H4] through which no screws are inserted among the plurality of screw holes [for example, the screw receiving holes 275H1 to 275H6].
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

In the above description,
"A first decorative body having a three-dimensional shape [for example, a first three-dimensional film effect body 271],
A second decorative body having a three-dimensional shape [for example, a second three-dimensional film effect body 272];
with
At least part of the second decoration is covered with at least part of the first decoration,
A playground characterized by: 』
explained.

By overlapping the first decorative body and the second decorative body, the decoration of the game table can be made to have a more three-dimensional appearance.

The first decorative body may be a three-dimensionally processed resin sheet or film. The second decorative body may be a three-dimensionally processed resin sheet or film.

The first decoration is fixed to the member by a plurality of screws, and the position of the center of gravity of the first decoration corresponds to the position of the plurality of screws for fixing the first decoration. It may be located outside the bound area. The second ornament is fixed to the member by a plurality of screws, and the position of the center of gravity of the second ornament coincides with the positions of the screws for fixing the second ornament. It may be located outside the bound area.

The second decorative body may be entirely covered with the first decorative body, or may be entirely covered with only a part of the first decorative body. Alternatively, only a part may be covered with the whole of the first decoration, or only a part may be covered only with a part of the first decoration. good too.

The first decoration may be fixed to a first member, and the first member may have a portion that does not overlap with the first decoration. The second decoration may be fixed to a second member, and the second member may have a portion that does not overlap with the second decoration.

The position where the first decoration is fixed to the first member may be on the front side (player side) of the position where the second decoration is fixed to the second member.

A part of the shape of the first decoration may be similar to a shape of the part of the second decoration.

The first decorative body may be fixed to the second decorative body with double-sided tape.

again,
"The second ornament has a portion that does not overlap the first ornament in the front-rear direction [for example, FIG. 30],
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

The first decoration and the second decoration are formed by a portion where the first decoration and the second decoration overlap and a portion where only the inner decoration (the second decoration) can be seen. The combination of , can be made to have a more three-dimensional effect when viewed from an oblique direction than when viewed from the front.

again,
``The first decoration has a part that does not overlap the second decoration in the front-rear direction [for example, the part surrounded by a dashed line in FIG. 30].
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

The first decoration and the second decoration are formed by a portion where the first decoration and the second decoration overlap and a portion where only the front decoration (the first decoration) is visible. It is possible to make the combination more three-dimensional when viewed obliquely than when viewed from the front.

again,
``Equipped with a third effect means capable of executing a third light emission effect [for example, the LED light emission effect body 278],
The first decorative body is irradiated with light from the front side or the side by the third light emitting effect,
The second decorative body is irradiated with light from the front or side by the third light emitting effect,
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

The shadow of the combination of the first decoration and the second decoration can provide decoration with a sense of depth and three-dimensionality.

again,
"At least a part of the first decoration is transparent [for example, FIG. 28],
At least part of the second decoration [for example, the mounting portion 2723] is covered with a transparent part (hereinafter referred to as "first part") of the first decoration. is [e.g., FIG. 29],
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

The combination of the first decorative body and the second decorative body can be made more three-dimensional and deep.

The first decorative body may be entirely permeable, or may be partially permeable.

The second decoration may be wholly covered with the first portion, or may be partially covered with the first portion. .

again,
``Equipped with a fourth effect means [for example, an upper LED board 2772] capable of executing a fourth light emission effect,
The part of the second decoration covered by the first part (hereinafter referred to as the "second part") [for example, the mounting part 2723] has transparency,
The fourth effect means is covered with at least the second part,
The fourth light emitting effect is visible from the first part through the second part,
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

A combination of the first decorative body and the second decorative body, which have a three-dimensional effect, can perform a lighting effect.

At least a portion of the second portion may be permeable. That is, the second portion may be wholly permeable, or may be partially permeable.

The fourth rendering means may be, for example, an LED board or a liquid crystal display. The fourth light emission effect may be a effect by lighting or blinking of an LED, or may be an image display effect by modulating light using a liquid crystal composition.

At least a portion of the second portion may be uneven. That is, the second portion may be entirely uneven, or may be partially uneven. Alternatively, at least a portion of the second portion may be planar. That is, the second portion may be entirely planar, or may be partially planar. Further, the second portion may be formed in a shape imitating a lens. The second portion may have the shape formed entirely or only partially.

again,
"The first decorative body has an impermeable part (hereinafter referred to as a "third part") [for example, a border part of characters, etc.],
The first site is a site surrounded by the third site,
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

In some cases, the first portion can be emphasized and visually recognized by the player.

The second decorative body may have a transmissive portion and an impermeable portion surrounding the transmissive portion.

again,
"The first decorative body has a first flat plate part [eg, flat plate part 2711] and a first three-dimensional part [e.g., three-dimensional part 2712],
The first flat plate portion is fixed to the first member [for example, the game board back base 200b],
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

again,
"The second decorative body has a second flat plate part [eg, flat plate part 2721] and a second three-dimensional part [e.g., three-dimensional part 2722],
The second flat plate portion is fixed to a second member [e.g., the upper lens 2752],
The first decorative body is also fixed to the second decorative body [for example, fixed with double-sided tape],
A playground characterized by: 』
also explained.

FIG. 35 is a front view of an enclosed pachinko machine to which the present invention can be applied.

In the enclosed pachinko machine 100h shown in FIG. 35, a predetermined number of game media (for example, game balls) are circulated inside the game table. That is, the game medium ejected from the ejection means 101h to the game area 102h can be ejected from the game area 102h and supplied to the ejection means 101h again. In addition, a display means 103h for displaying information on the number of game media (prize balls, rental balls, total number of balls, etc.) and other information is arranged below the game area 102h on the front surface of the game table. 1, the ball storage tray 126 that the player can touch is not provided.

As explained above, the pachinko machine 100h shown in FIG. may be carried out on credit.

It should be noted that the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are merely enumerations of the most suitable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects of the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. are not limited to those listed. In addition, even if a constituent element is included only in the description of each of the embodiments, examples, modifications, and various examples described above, the constituent element may be used in other embodiments, examples, and modifications or various examples. That is, unless there is a factor that prevents the application, the constituent features included only in the descriptions of the embodiments, examples, modifications, various examples, etc. Even if it is applied to various examples, it is established as a unified technical idea.

100, 100h Pachinko machine 102 Outer frame 124 Game area 104 Main body 106 Front frame door 108 Door with ball storage tray 110 Launcher 118 Transparent plate member 125 Distribution front area 126 Ball storage tray 130 Ball release button 134 Ball launch handle 136 Production button 140 Lend operation button 152 Payout device 200 Game board 201 Game board 208 Decorative pattern display device 226, 227 General winning opening 228 Normal figure starting opening 230 First special figure starting opening 232 Second special figure starting opening 234 First variable winning opening 235 Second variable winning openings 238, 239 Game nails 240, 241, 242, 243, 244 Out opening 23 Starting chucker 25 First attacker unit 26 Electric distribution unit 26r3 Ball trajectory changing rib 2601 First ball path 2602 Second ball path 2603 Third ball path 2605 Fourth ball path 261 First ball direction change portion 262 Second ball direction change portion 263 Third ball direction change portion 264 Fourth ball direction change portion 2651 First upstream ball delay portion 2652 First downstream ball delay portion Part 2653 Second upstream ball delay part 2654 Second downstream ball delay part 266 Ball behavior stabilization part 2681 First ball passage 2682 Second ball passage 271 First stereoscopic film effect 272 Second stereoscopic film effect 273 Third stereoscopic film effect Body 274 Fourth stereoscopic film rendering body 273S Machine screw 2752 Upper lens 2753 Right lens 2754 Left lens 2762 Upper lens mounting base 2763 Right lens mounting base 2764 Left lens mounting base 2772 Upper LED board 2772
2773 Right LED board 2773
2774 Left LED board 2774
278 LED lighting effect 28 rotator unit

Claims (1)

a first variable entrance;
a second variable entrance;
a first change means capable of changing the state from the first state to a third state in which the ball is more likely to enter the first variable entrance than the first state;
second change means capable of changing the state from the second state to a fourth state in which the ball is more likely to enter the second variable entrance than the second state;
a first entrance;
A game machine comprising
In the first state, a gaming ball prevented from entering the first variable ball entrance by the first changing means can roll on the first changing means,
In the fourth state, the game ball rolling on the first changing means can also roll on the second changing means and head toward the second variable ball entrance. and
In the second state, the game ball rolling on the first changing means cannot roll on the second changing means,
Said second variable ball entrance is capable of facing only game balls rolling on said first change means,
A game ball rolling on the first changing means may enter the first ball entrance without entering the second variable ball entrance,
A playground characterized by:

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