JP2023052841A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an enclosed circulation type Pachinko game machine capable of simplifying the internal structure.

SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine includes: a foul ball storage part 104 that is provided in a lower side of a game ball storage part 103 in a lower part of a game board and stores game balls falling into a foul ball recovery port 111; a transfer device 105 for sending game balls stored in the foul ball storage part 104 to the game ball storage part 103; and a polishing passage switching part 109 that is provided in a downstream end of a first used game ball circulation passage part 123 and can return game balls flowing down the first used game ball circulation passage part 123 to the game ball storage part 103 without going through a polishing part 102.

SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

COPYRIGHT: (C)2023,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention relates to an enclosed circulation type pinball game machine.

A pachinko game machine, which is one of the pinball game machines, has a back mechanism board equipped with a payout device and various control boards attached to a frame member that holds a game board provided with a game area where games are played with game balls. configured. Then, in the process of dropping the game ball shot out to the upper side of the game area by the shooting mechanism, a game of winning prizes is performed by various prize winning devices provided in the game area. When a game ball wins a prize in a prize winning device, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to a ball tray as prize balls in accordance with this prize winning.

In recent years, a pinball game machine that eliminates the need to handle game balls on the player side, for example, a pachinko game machine of enclosed circulation type has been devised (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In such an enclosed circulation type pachinko game machine, a card on which balance information (the number of game balls that a player can play) is recorded is connected to a card reader/writer externally connected to the pachinko game machine. Then, the balance information recorded on the card is converted into credits (balls in possession), and a predetermined number of game balls enclosed in the pachinko game machine can be launched into the game area in a number corresponding to the credits. It is possible. In addition, in place of the above-mentioned ball tray, etc., the sealed circulation type pachinko game machine has a storage unit in which the played game balls returned from the game area through the recovery passage are stored, and a storage unit in which the game balls are stored. and a transfer device for raising the game ball and sending it to the shooting mechanism.

JP 2018-15621 A

However, in the enclosed circulation type pachinko game machine, the configuration of the ball passage associated with the transfer device tends to be complicated, leading to an increase in the size of the transfer device.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide an enclosed circulation type pinball game machine capable of simplifying the internal structure.

In order to achieve such an object, the pinball game machine according to the present invention has, on the front side, a winning opening through which game balls can enter and an out opening through which game balls that cannot enter the winning opening pass. A game board provided with a game area, a game ball storage section provided below the game board for storing game balls, and a game ball provided below the game board and stored in the game ball storage section. toward the game area, and a launching mechanism that extends from the rear surface side of the game board to the lower side of the game board, and a ball enters the winning hole or passes through the out hole to the rear surface of the game board a circulating passage portion for causing game balls that have reached the side to flow down; and a polishing portion provided below the game board for polishing the game balls flowing down the circulating passage portion and causing them to flow back to the game ball storage portion. (for example, pachinko game machine PM1 in the embodiment), wherein the game board has a flight rail that guides the game ball launched by the shooting mechanism to the game area A foul ball recovery port is provided between the launching mechanism and the flying rail into which game balls that have been launched by the launching mechanism and have not reached the game area enter, and the game board a foul ball storage unit provided below the game ball storage unit and storing game balls falling into the foul ball recovery port; and a game ball stored in the foul ball storage unit. a transfer device for sending the game balls to the game ball housing portion; and a passage switching portion provided in the circulation passage portion and capable of returning the game balls flowing down the circulation passage portion to the game ball housing portion without passing through the grinding portion. It has

According to the present invention, it is possible to simplify the internal structure of a sealed circulation type pinball game machine.

1 is a front view of a pachinko game machine according to a first embodiment; FIG. It is a front view showing a game board. It is a top view which shows the lower part of a glass frame. It is an enlarged perspective view showing the vicinity of the game ball number display device in the lower part of the glass frame. It is a front view which shows the game assistance area|region which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a schematic diagram showing each passage portion of the pachinko game machine according to the first embodiment. It is a schematic block diagram which shows a magnetic body removal part. It is a schematic block diagram which shows an out-port passage shutter. It is a front view which shows the game assistance area|region which concerns on a modification. It is a schematic diagram showing each passage portion of the pachinko game machine according to the modification. It is a front view of the pachinko game machine according to the second embodiment. It is a front view showing a game board. It is a rear view of the pachinko game machine according to the second embodiment. It is a top view which shows the lower part of a glass frame. It is an enlarged perspective view showing the vicinity of the game ball number display device in the lower part of the glass frame. It is a front view which shows the game assistance area|region which concerns on 2nd Embodiment.

[First embodiment]
A first embodiment of a pinball game machine will be described. As an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 1 shows an enclosed circulation type pachinko game machine (management game machine) PM1 to which the pinball game machine according to the first embodiment is applied, and a game board provided in this pachinko game machine PM1. 20 is shown in FIG. 2. First, the overall configuration of the pachinko game machine PM1 will be described with reference to these figures. In the following description, for convenience, the directions indicated by the arrows in FIG. 1 are referred to as the front-rear direction, the left-right direction, and the up-down direction.

[Overall Configuration of Gaming Machine]
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko game machine PM1 of the sealed circulation type is composed of an outer frame 1, which is a vertical fixed holding frame configured in the size of an outer rectangular frame, and a rectangular frame size corresponding to the outer frame 1, which can be opened and closed. It is mainly composed of a front frame 2 forming a mounting frame. The front frame 2 is attached to the front opening of the outer frame 1 so that it can be horizontally opened, opened, and detached from the front opening of the outer frame 1 by means of upper and lower hinge mechanisms 3a and 3b arranged at the left edge of the outer frame 1 and the front frame 2. . The front frame 2 is always held in a closed state in which it is engaged with the outer frame 1 using a locking device 4 called a double lock provided on the right edge.

A rectangular glass frame 5 matching the upper front area of the front frame 2 is attached to the front frame 2 so that it can be horizontally opened, opened, and detached using upper and lower hinge mechanisms 3a and 3b. The glass frame 5 is always held closed covering the front surface of the front frame 2 by means of the locking device 4 described above. A game board 20 is detachably set and held on the front side of the front frame 2, and a game area PA1 in front of the game board 20 is visibly viewed through the multi-layered glass 5a of the glass frame 5 which is always closed and held. It's like

Above the glass frame 5, a production lamp 7 that emits light according to the progress of the game, and a speaker 8 that produces sound effects according to the development of the game are provided. In the lower part of the glass frame 5, a bulging portion 16 (see also FIG. 3) is formed so as to protrude forward from the double glazing 5a. A production button unit 11 such as a button, a switch, a dial, etc. is attached.

A shooting handle 9 for shooting game balls is provided at the lower right portion of the front frame 2 . In the area behind the glass frame 5 in the lower part of the front frame 2, there is formed a game auxiliary area 100 (see FIG. 5) provided with a shooting mechanism 101 and the like for shooting game balls toward the game area PA1. Details of the game assistance area 100 will be described later.

The game board 20 has a plate-shaped base member 21 and an inner rail member 22 and an outer rail member 23 attached to the front side of the base member 21, as shown in FIG. A game area PA<b>1 is formed on the front surface of the base member 21 , with the left area surrounded by the inner rail member 22 and the upper and right areas surrounded by the outer rail member 23 . Between the inner rail member 22 and the outer rail member 23, a shooting path 24 is formed that leads from the side where the shooting mechanism 101 is provided to the upper part of the game area PA1. In the game area PA1, along with a plurality of nails 25 and windmills 26, there are various winning devices such as a first starting winning device 31, a second starting winning device 32, a left general winning device 33, a right general winning device 34, and a big winning device 35. Also, an operating gate device 36 is provided. Also, a center decoration 27 is arranged substantially in the center of the game area PA1. An image display device 28 and upper and lower movable effect devices 29 and 30 are attached to the rear surface side of the base member 21 . The front side is configured to be visible from the front.

At the lower end of the game area PA1, an out port 39 is provided through which game balls that have flowed down without entering the winning ports of the various prize winning devices 31 to 35 can pass. A game ball that has entered the prize winning openings of the various prize winning devices 31 to 35 or a game ball that has flowed into the out opening 39 passes through a through hole (not shown) formed by penetrating the game board 20 back and forth, and the rear surface of the game board 20. It flows down to the side and passes through each passage part extending downward from the rear surface side of the game board 20, and is returned to the game ball storage part 103 (see FIG. 5) in which the game ball shot by the shooting mechanism 101 is stored.

Behind the game board 20 is a main control board (not shown) that controls the overall operation of the pachinko game machine PM1, image display according to the development of the game, effect lighting, effect sound, etc. A sub-control board (not shown) for performing On the rear side of the front frame 2, a power supply board (not shown) or the like is attached that receives power from the game facility side and supplies power to various control devices and electric/electronic parts. These control devices and electric/electronic parts of each part of the pachinko game machine PM1 are connected by harnesses (connector cables), and the pachinko game machine PM1 is configured to be operable.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko game machine PM1 is provided with a card unit CU1 adjacent thereto. The card unit CU1 is configured to be capable of two-way communication with the pachinko gaming machine PM1. The value of possession (card balance) is converted into the number of game balls (number of balls held) that can be used in the game, and the game can be played by circulating and using a predetermined number of game balls enclosed in the pachinko game machine PM1. It's like In the pachinko game machine PM1, the game value (card balance) necessary for playing a game is determined by the card unit CU1 and a control device (control software that cannot be directly touched by the player's hand) provided in the game machine. Managed by numerical data only. The card unit CU1 has a bill slot MN1 for inserting bills as cash, a card slot CR1 for inserting a membership card or a prepaid card, and a card reader/writer (Fig. (not shown), and a ball lending button RN1 or the like is provided for requesting a ball lending operation within the limit of the card balance.

[Configuration of game auxiliary area]
Next, the bulging portion 16 of the glass frame 5 and the game assisting area 100 of the front frame 2 covered with the bulging portion 16 will be described with additional reference to FIGS. 3 to 5. FIG. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the bulging portion 16 is formed in a hemispherical shape at the lower portion of the glass frame 5 and protrudes forward from the double glazing 5a. As described above, the effect button unit 11 is attached to the center of the bulging portion 16 . As shown in FIG. 3 , a flat portion 17 extending horizontally is formed in the periphery of the effect button unit 11 above the bulging portion 16 . A cross key 12 is provided on the right side of the flat portion 17 for performing setting operations related to effects. A count button 13 is provided on the left front side of the flat portion 17 for performing an operation of writing information about the number of balls held on the card. When the counting button 13 is operated, the final number of held balls determined at the end of the game (request to return) is stored in the cards inserted into the card slot CR1 of the card unit CU1, and the cards are inserted into the card slot. The card is ejected from CR1.

A game ball number display device 14 capable of displaying information about the number of balls held is provided on the left rear side of the flat portion 17 . The number-of-game-balls display device 14 displays information about the number of balls held by the player in seven segments. The game ball number display device 14 is configured using a 7-segment LED capable of displaying a 6-digit number or the like. As information on the number of balls held, for example, it is possible to display up to six digits indicating the number of balls held by the game ball number display device 14 . In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, the display surface of the number-of-game-balls display device 14 is arranged so as to be inclined with respect to the plane portion 17 and face upward and forward. This makes it easier for the player to visually recognize the information on the number of held balls displayed on the number-of-game-balls display device 14 from above and in front of the number-of-game-balls display device 14 .

As shown in FIG. 5 , a game assisting area 100 that forms a relatively wide internal space covered with the bulging portion 16 is formed in the lower portion of the front frame 2 behind the bulging portion 16 . The game auxiliary area 100 is provided with a shooting mechanism 101, a ball feeding mechanism 116, a game ball storage section 103, a polishing section 102, a foul ball storage section 104, and a transfer device 105.

The shooting mechanism 101 launches a game ball upward and to the left toward the game area PA1. Between the shooting mechanism 101 and the outer rail member 23 of the game board 20, there is provided a foul ball recovery port 111 into which game balls shot by the shooting mechanism 101 and not reaching the game area PA1 enter. The game ball falling into the foul ball recovery port 111 flows down the foul ball recovery passage portion 131 and flows into the inside of the foul ball storage portion 104 .

The ball feeding mechanism 116 is arranged to overlap the front side of the firing mechanism 101 . The ball feeding mechanism 116 feeds the game balls housed in the game ball housing portion 103 to the shooting mechanism 101 one by one. A shot ball entrance 116 a through which the game balls flowed out from the inside of the game ball housing portion 103 pass to the inside of the ball feed mechanism 116 is provided at the front portion of the ball feed mechanism 116 .

The game ball housing portion 103 is arranged below the out port 39 of the game board 20 and above the shot ball entrance 116 a of the ball feeding mechanism 116 . The game ball storage part 103 is formed in a closed tank shape capable of accommodating and retaining game balls inside. A viewing window 103w through which the inside of the game ball storage portion 103 can be viewed is provided in the front portion of the game ball storage portion 103. - 特許庁Thereby, with the glass frame 5 opened with respect to the front frame 2, the inside of the game ball housing portion 103 can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko game machine PM1 through the visual window 103w. Therefore, it is possible to easily check the presence or absence of game balls inside the game ball housing portion 103 and the accumulation condition of the game balls housed in the game ball housing portion 103 .

In addition, the viewing windows 103w may be provided in a plurality in the front portion of the game ball housing portion 103 so as to be arranged side by side. In this way, the inside of the game ball housing part 103 can be viewed from a plurality of directions on the front side of the pachinko game machine PM1 through the viewing window 103w in a state in which the glass frame 5 is opened with respect to the front frame 2. can be done. Therefore, it is possible to more easily confirm the presence or absence of game balls inside the game ball housing portion 103 and the accumulation condition of the game balls housed in the game ball housing portion 103 . Also, there is no need to provide a lighting device or the like for brightening the inside of the game ball housing portion 103 .

The polishing section 102 is arranged below the out port 39 of the game board 20 and above the game ball storage section 103 . The polishing unit 102 polishes (washes) the game balls that enter the winning ports of the various prize winning devices 31 to 35 or pass through the out ports 39, and then return to the game ball storage unit 103 through each path described later in detail. do. Thus, every time a game ball is launched into the game area PA1 by the shooting mechanism 101, the game ball can be polished by the polishing section 102, and a game can be played using a clean game ball at all times.

The foul ball housing portion 104 is arranged below the game ball housing portion 103 and the shot ball entrance 116 a of the ball feeding mechanism 116 . The foul ball accommodating portion 104 is formed in a closed tank shape capable of accommodating and retaining a game ball inside. The transfer device 105 is arranged between the foul ball storage section 104 and the game ball storage section 103 . The transfer device 105 raises the game ball housed in the foul ball housing section 104 and sends it to the game ball housing section 103 .

In addition, a collection box 118 in which game balls discharged from the game ball storage section 103 and the like are stored is detachably attached to a portion of the game auxiliary area 100 below the game ball storage section 103 . As a result, the game balls discharged from the game ball housing portion 103 or the like can be easily collected.

[Configuration of each passage]
Next, the configuration of each passage through which game balls flow will be described with additional reference to FIGS. In addition, in 1st Embodiment, a game ball is formed using austenitic stainless steel. In this way, by using a non-magnetic game ball, it is possible to prevent cheating with respect to a game ball using a magnet.

As shown in FIG. 6, on the lower side of the game ball housing portion 103, there is provided a ball feed passage portion 127 that connects the ball feed entrance 116a of the ball feeding mechanism 116 and the game ball housing portion 103. As shown in FIG. The ball feeding passage portion 127 causes the game balls flowing out from the inside of the game ball storage portion 103 to flow down in a line to the shot ball entrance 116a. A shot ball count sensor 145 is provided in the ball feeding passage portion 127 . The shot ball count sensor 145 is configured using, for example, an optical sensor or the like, detects game balls that flow out from the game ball housing portion 103 and flow down the ball feed passage portion 127, and sends a detection signal to the main control board (Fig. not shown).

An out-port collection passage portion 121 connected to the out-port 39 is provided on the rear side of the game board 20 . The out-port collection passage part 121 collects the game balls that have passed through the out-port 39 and reached the rear surface side of the game board 20 and causes them to flow down the game board 20 . An out-port count sensor 141 is provided in a portion of the out-port recovery passage portion 121 where game balls flow down in a line. The outlet count sensor 141 is configured using, for example, an optical sensor or the like, detects game balls flowing down the outlet recovery passage portion 121, and outputs a detection signal to a main control board (not shown). An out-port passage shutter 161 capable of opening and closing the out-port collection passage portion 121 is provided in the vicinity of the out-port collection passage portion 121 on the upstream side of the out-port count sensor 141 .

As shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the out-port passage shutter 161 includes a passage closing member 161a capable of opening and closing the out-port collection passage portion 121, and an urging means such as a spring (not shown). and a driving portion 161b for driving the passage closing member 161a. The passage closing member 161a is formed in the shape of a thin flat plate, and has an open position (see FIG. 8A) for opening the out-port recovery passage portion 121 and a non-passage position for closing the out-port recovery passage portion 121 (see FIG. 8 ( B)) can be moved back and forth. A biasing means such as a spring applies a biasing force to move the passage closing member 161a to the blocked position. The driving portion 161b is configured using, for example, a solenoid, and is capable of moving the passage closing member 161a from the closed position to the open position against the biasing force of the biasing means.

As a result, when the pachinko gaming machine PM1 is in a power-on state, the out-port passage shutter 161 opens the out-port collection passage portion 121 to open the out-port collection passage portion 121 as shown in FIG. It allows the falling game ball B to pass through the out port count sensor 141.例文帳に追加On the other hand, when the pachinko game machine PM1 is in a power-off state, as shown in FIG. It regulates that the game ball B to pass through the out port count sensor 141.例文帳に追加

As shown in FIG. 6, on the rear side of the game board 20, there is provided a winning opening recovery passage portion 122 connected to the winning openings 38 of the various winning devices 31-35. The winning hole collection passage part 122 collects the game balls that have passed through the winning holes 38 of the various winning devices 31 to 35 and reached the rear side of the game board 20 and makes them flow down the game board 20 . A winning opening count sensor 142 is provided in a portion of the winning opening collecting passage portion 122 where game balls flow down in a row. The winning hole count sensor 142 is configured using, for example, an optical sensor or the like, detects game balls flowing down the winning hole collection passage portion 122, and outputs a detection signal to a main control board (not shown). A winning opening passage shutter 162 capable of opening and closing the winning opening collection passage portion 122 is provided near the upstream side of the winning opening count sensor 142 in the winning opening collection passage portion 122 .

The winning opening passage shutter 162 is configured similarly to the out-port passage shutter 161 . That is, when the pachinko gaming machine PM1 is in the power-on state, the winning opening passage shutter 162 opens the winning opening collection passage portion 122, and the game balls flowing down the winning opening collection passage portion 122 detect the winning opening count sensor 142. allow to pass through. On the other hand, when the power supply of the pachinko game machine PM1 is off, the winning opening passage shutter 162 blocks the winning opening collection passage portion 122, and the game balls flowing down the winning opening collection passage portion 122 detect the winning opening count sensor 142. restrict passage.

Below the game board 20, a first played ball circulation passage portion 123 connected to a confluence portion (downstream end portion) of the out-port collection passage portion 121 and the winning-award collection passage portion 122 is provided. The first played ball circulation passage portion 123 causes the game balls that have passed through the out-port collection passage portion 121 or the winning-award collection passage portion 122 to flow down to the polishing portion 102 . A magnetic body removal section 106 is provided in the middle of the first played ball circulation passage section 123 .

The magnetic substance removal section 106 is configured using an electromagnet unit 107 as shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B. The electromagnet unit 107 is attached to a magnetic material receiving portion 123 a that protrudes upward from the middle portion of the first played ball circulation passage portion 123 . As shown in FIG. 7A, the electromagnet unit 107 allows the non-magnetic (regular) game balls B flowing down the first played ball circulation passage portion 123 to pass through as they are, but the first played ball circulation A magnetic (illegal) game ball Bm flowing down the passage portion 123 is attracted upward by magnetic force. The electromagnet unit 107 can attract and hold a single or a plurality of magnetic game balls Bm with the magnetic material receiving portion 123a. As a result, it is possible to restrict the flow of only the magnetic game balls Bm through the first played ball circulation passage portion 123, so that the non-magnetic game balls B are mixed with the magnetic game balls Bm. It is possible to prevent fraudulent acts using magnets that are exposed.

The magnetic material receiving portion 123a is formed using a transparent resin material or the like so that the inside of the magnetic material receiving portion 123a and the first played ball circulation passage portion 123 can be visually recognized. The magnetic material receiving portion 123a to which the electromagnet unit 107 is attached can be attached to and detached from the first played ball circulation passage portion 123 even when the pachinko gaming machine PM1 (electromagnet unit 107) is powered on. ing. Thereby, it can be confirmed whether or not the magnetic game ball Bm is attracted and held by the magnetic material receiving portion 123 a by the electromagnet unit 107 . Then, if the magnetic game ball Bm is removed from the magnetic material receiving portion 123a that is detached from the first played ball circulation passage portion 123, the magnetic game ball Bm is removed from the first played ball circulation passage portion 123. It can be excluded from the part 123.

As shown in FIG. 6 , a magnetic passage switching portion 108 is provided downstream of the magnetic substance removal portion 106 in the first played ball circulation passage portion 123 . The magnetic passage switching portion 108 transfers the game balls that have flowed down the first played ball circulation passage portion 123 and reached the magnetic passage switching portion 108 to the downstream portion of the first played ball circulation passage portion 123 and the magnetic substance discharge. Either one of the passages 128 can be selectively guided.

For example, when the pachinko gaming machine PM1 is in a power-off state, the magnetic passage switching section 108 discharges the game balls that flow down the first played ball circulation passage section 123 and reach the magnetic passage switching section 108 as magnetic bodies. It leads to passage portion 128 . The game ball guided to the magnetic substance discharge passage portion 128 by the magnetic substance passage switching portion 108 flows down the magnetic substance discharge passage portion 128 to the outside of each passage portion (the first played ball circulation passage portion 123, etc.). It is discharged and stored in the collection box 118 . At this time, most of the game balls reaching the magnetic passage switching portion 108 are attracted and held by the magnetic substance receiving portion 123a by the electromagnet unit 107 when the pachinko game machine PM1 is in the power-on state, and the pachinko game machine PM1 (electromagnet unit 107) is a magnetic game ball Bm that has dropped from the magnetic material receiving portion 123a to the first played ball circulation passage portion 123 and returned to the state of power off. As a result, the magnetic game ball Bm can be easily discharged to the outside of each passage.

On the other hand, when the pachinko gaming machine PM1 is in the power-on state, the magnetic passage switching unit 108 moves the game ball that has flowed down the first played ball circulation passage unit 123 and reached the magnetic passage switching unit 108 to the first game. It guides to the downstream part of the ball circulation passage part 123 . The game balls guided to the downstream portion of the first played ball circulation passage portion 123 by the magnetic passage switching portion 108 flow down the downstream portion of the first played ball circulation passage portion 123, and the first played ball circulation It reaches the polishing passage switching portion 109 provided at the downstream end of the passage portion 123 . The polishing passage switching portion 109 switches the game balls that have flowed down the first played ball circulation passage portion 123 and reached the polishing passage switching portion 109 to either the return passage portion 124 or the second played ball circulation passage portion 125. It is designed so that it can be selectively led to one direction. The return passage portion 124 causes the game balls guided from the polishing passage switching portion 109 to flow back to the game ball storage portion 103 .

The second played ball circulation passage portion 125 causes the game balls guided from the polishing passage switching portion 109 to flow down to the polishing portion 102 in a line. A pre-polish count sensor 143 is provided on the downstream side of the second played ball circulation passage portion 125 . The pre-polishing count sensor 143 is configured using, for example, an optical sensor or the like, detects game balls flowing down the second played ball circulation passage portion 125, and outputs a detection signal to a main control board (not shown). A pre-polishing shutter 163 capable of opening and closing the second played-ball circulation passage portion 125 is provided near the upstream side of the pre-polishing count sensor 143 in the second played-ball circulation passage portion 125 .

The pre-grinding shutter 163 is configured similarly to the out-port passage shutter 161 . That is, when the pachinko gaming machine PM1 is in a power-on state, the pre-grinding shutter 163 opens the second played-ball circulation passage portion 125 so that the game balls flowing down the second played-ball circulation passage portion 125 are polished. Allow to pass the precount sensor 143 . On the other hand, when the pachinko gaming machine PM1 is in a power-off state, the pre-grinding shutter 163 blocks the second played-ball circulation passage portion 125 so that the game balls flowing down the second-played-ball circulation passage portion 125 are polished. It regulates passing through the front count sensor 143 .

A post-grinding inflow passage 126 is provided between the grinding section 102 and the game ball storage section 103 . The post-polishing inflow passage portion 126 causes the game balls that have been polished (washed) by the polishing portion 102 to flow back to the game ball housing portion 103 . A post-polishing inflow count sensor 144 is provided downstream of the post-polishing inflow passage portion 126 . The post-polishing inflow count sensor 144 is configured using, for example, an optical sensor or the like, detects game balls flowing down the post-polishing inflow passage portion 126, and outputs a detection signal to a main control board (not shown). A post-polishing inflow shutter 164 capable of opening and closing the post-polishing inflow passage 126 is provided near the upstream side of the post-polishing inflow count sensor 144 in the post-polishing inflow passage 126 .

The post-polishing inflow shutter 164 is configured similarly to the out-port passage shutter 161 . That is, when the pachinko game machine PM1 is in a power-on state, the post-polishing inflow shutter 164 opens the post-polishing inflow passage portion 126, and the game balls flowing down the post-polishing inflow passage portion 126 are counted by the post-polishing inflow count sensor 144. allow to pass through On the other hand, when the pachinko game machine PM1 is in a power-off state, the post-polishing inflow shutter 164 blocks the post-polishing inflow passage 126, and the game balls flowing down the post-polishing inflow passage 126 are detected by the post-polishing inflow count sensor 144. restrict passage through

A foul ball recovery passage portion 131 connected to the foul ball recovery port 111 is provided above the foul ball storage portion 104 in the game auxiliary area 100 . The foul ball recovery passage part 131 collects game balls falling into the foul ball recovery port 111 and causes them to flow down to the foul ball storage part 104 . A foul ball inflow count sensor 151 is provided in a portion of the foul ball recovery passage portion 131 where game balls flow down in a row. The foul ball inflow count sensor 151 is configured using, for example, an optical sensor or the like, detects game balls flowing down the foul ball recovery passage portion 131, and outputs a detection signal to a main control board (not shown). A foul ball inflow shutter 171 capable of opening and closing the foul ball recovery passage portion 131 is provided near the upstream side of the foul ball inflow count sensor 151 in the foul ball recovery passage portion 131 .

The foul ball inflow shutter 171 is configured similarly to the out port passage shutter 161 . That is, when the pachinko gaming machine PM1 is in a power-on state, the foul ball inflow shutter 171 opens the foul ball recovery passage portion 131, and the game balls flowing down the foul ball recovery passage portion 131 are detected by the foul ball inflow count sensor 151. allow to pass through On the other hand, when the pachinko game machine PM1 is in a power-off state, the foul ball inflow shutter 171 blocks the foul ball recovery passage portion 131, and the game balls flowing down the foul ball recovery passage portion 131 are detected by the foul ball inflow count sensor 151. restrict passage through

A foul ball circulation passage portion 132 that connects the lower portion of the transfer device 105 and the foul ball storage portion 104 is provided in the lower portion of the foul ball storage portion 104 . The foul ball circulation passage part 132 causes the game balls that have flowed out from the interior of the foul ball storage part 104 to flow down in a line to the lower part of the transfer device 105 . A pre-transfer count sensor 152 is provided in the foul ball circulation passage portion 132 . The pre-transfer count sensor 152 is configured using, for example, an optical sensor or the like, detects game balls flowing down the foul ball circulation passage 132, and outputs a detection signal to a main control board (not shown). A pre-transfer shutter 172 capable of opening and closing the foul ball circulation passage portion 132 is provided near the upstream side of the pre-transfer count sensor 152 in the foul ball circulation passage portion 132 .

The pre-transfer shutter 172 is configured similarly to the out-port passage shutter 161 . That is, when the pachinko game machine PM1 is in a power-on state, the pre-transfer shutter 172 opens the foul ball circulation passage 132, and the game balls flowing down the foul ball circulation passage 132 pass the pre-transfer count sensor 152. make it possible to On the other hand, when the pachinko game machine PM1 is in a power-off state, the pre-transfer shutter 172 blocks the foul ball circulation passage 132 so that the game balls flowing down the foul ball circulation passage 132 pass the pre-transfer count sensor 152. regulate what you do.

A post-transfer inflow passage portion 133 is provided between the upper portion of the transfer device 105 and the game ball storage portion 103 . The post-transfer inflow passage portion 133 causes the game balls sent from the transfer device 105 to flow back to the game ball storage portion 103 . A post-transfer inflow count sensor 153 is provided downstream of the post-transfer inflow passage portion 133 . The post-transfer inflow count sensor 153 is configured using, for example, an optical sensor or the like, detects game balls flowing down the post-transfer inflow passage portion 133, and outputs a detection signal to a main control board (not shown). A post-transfer inflow shutter 173 capable of opening and closing the post-transfer inflow passage portion 133 is provided near the upstream side of the post-transfer inflow count sensor 153 in the post-transfer inflow passage portion 133 .

The post-transfer inflow shutter 173 is configured similarly to the out-port passage shutter 161 . That is, when the pachinko game machine PM1 is in a power-on state, the post-transfer inflow shutter 173 opens the post-transfer inflow passage portion 133, and the game balls flowing down the post-transfer inflow passage portion 133 are counted by the post-transfer inflow count sensor 153. allow to pass through On the other hand, when the pachinko game machine PM1 is in a power-off state, the post-transfer inflow shutter 173 blocks the post-transfer inflow passage 133, and the game balls flowing down the post-transfer inflow passage 133 are counted by the post-transfer inflow count sensor 153. restrict passage through

A ball extraction device (not shown) and a game ball discharge passage portion 129 are provided below the game ball storage portion 103 . The ball extraction device can cause the game balls stored in the game ball storage portion 103 to flow out to the game ball discharge passage portion 129 by a predetermined operation. Also, an overflow passage portion 130 is formed between the intermediate portion of the game ball discharge passage portion 129 and the game ball storage portion 103 . The overflow passage part 130 causes the game balls that cannot be accommodated in the game ball accommodation part 103 to flow down to the game ball discharge passage part 129 when the game ball accommodation part 103 is full of game balls. As a result, an excessive number of game balls flow into the game ball storage part 103 to prevent clogging of the game balls inside the game ball storage part 103 and damage to the game ball storage part 103. be able to.

A game ball that has flowed out from the inside of the game ball storage portion 103 to the game ball discharge passage portion 129 via a ball extraction device (not shown) or the overflow passage portion 130 flows down the game ball discharge passage portion 129 and is discharged. It is discharged to the outside of the container 103 and stored in the recovery box 118 . A game ball discharge count sensor 147 is provided on the downstream side of the game ball discharge passage portion 129 . The game ball ejection count sensor 147 is configured using, for example, an optical sensor or the like, detects game balls flowing down the game ball ejection passage portion 129, and outputs a detection signal to a main control board (not shown). A game ball discharge shutter 167 is provided near the upstream side of the game ball discharge count sensor 147 in the game ball discharge passage portion 129 .

The game ball ejection shutter 167 is configured similarly to the out-port passage shutter 161 . That is, when the pachinko gaming machine PM1 is in a power-on state, the game ball discharge shutter 167 opens the game ball discharge passage portion 129, and the game ball flowing down the game ball discharge passage portion 129 is detected by the game ball discharge count sensor 147. allow to pass through On the other hand, when the pachinko gaming machine PM1 is in a power-off state, the game ball discharge shutter 167 blocks the game ball discharge passage portion 129 so that the game balls flowing down the game ball discharge passage portion 129 are detected by the game ball discharge count sensor 147. restrict passage through Thereby, the game balls housed in the game ball housing portion 103 can be discharged to the outside of the game ball housing portion 103 only when the pachinko game machine PM1 is in the power-on state. Therefore, even if some of the game balls housed in the game ball housing portion 103 are discharged, the number of remaining game balls housed in the game ball housing portion 103 can be detected.

Further, as indicated by the chain double-dashed line in FIG. 6 , the foul ball storage section 104 may be provided with a ball extracting device (not shown) and a foul ball discharge passage section 134 . The ball extracting device can cause the game ball stored in the foul ball storage section 104 to flow out to the foul ball discharge passage section 134 by a predetermined operation. A game ball that has flowed out from the inside of the foul ball storage part 104 to the foul ball discharge passage part 134 through the ball extracting device flows down the foul ball discharge passage part 134 and is discharged to the outside of the foul ball storage part 104. - 特許庁.

Further, in this case, the foul ball discharge passage portion 134 may be provided with a foul ball discharge count sensor 154 . A foul ball discharge shutter 174 may be provided near the upstream side of the foul ball discharge count sensor 154 in the foul ball discharge passage portion 134 . The foul ball discharge count sensor 154 is configured using, for example, an optical sensor or the like, detects game balls flowing down the foul ball discharge passage 134, and outputs a detection signal to a main control board (not shown). The foul ball discharge shutter 174 is configured similarly to the out-port passage shutter 161 . That is, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine PM1 is on, the foul ball discharge shutter 174 opens the foul ball discharge passage 134, and the game balls flowing down the foul ball discharge passage 134 are counted by the foul ball discharge count sensor 154. allow to pass through On the other hand, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine PM1 is off, the foul ball discharge shutter 174 blocks the foul ball discharge passage portion 134 so that the game balls flowing down the foul ball discharge passage portion 134 are detected by the foul ball discharge count sensor 154. restrict passage through

The enclosed circulation type pachinko game machine PM1 configured as described above has the outer frame 1 fixedly installed on a game island (not shown) of the game facility, and the front frame 2, the glass frame 5, etc. are closed and locked. A game is played in this state, and the game is started by rotating the shooting handle 9 . When the shooting handle 9 is rotated, the game balls stored in the game ball storage portion 103 are sent one by one to the shooting mechanism 101 by the ball feeding mechanism 116, and the shooting mechanism 101 shoots toward the game area PA1. be launched.

At this time, the game balls housed in the game ball housing portion 103 flow out to the ball feeding passage portion 127 one by one according to the operation of the ball feeding mechanism 116 . A game ball that has flowed out from the inside of the game ball storage portion 103 flows down the ball feed passage portion 127 and passes through the shot ball entrance 116 a of the ball feed mechanism 116 . The shot ball count sensor 145 detects game balls flowing out of the game ball housing portion 103 and flowing down the ball feed passage portion 127, and outputs a detection signal to a main control board (not shown). Game ball management means (not shown) provided on the main control board counts the number of game balls flowing out from inside the game ball storage section 103 based on the detection signal input from the shot ball count sensor 145. be able to.

When a game ball rolling and flowing down the game area PA1 enters the prize winning opening 38 of one of the various prize winning devices 31 to 35, it passes through a through hole (not shown) of the game board 20 to the rear surface of the game board 20. side and flows down the winning opening collection passage portion 122 . The winning opening count sensor 142 detects game balls flowing down the winning opening collection passage portion 122 and outputs a detection signal to a main control board (not shown). Game ball management means (not shown) of the main control board, based on the detection signal input from the winning opening count sensor 142, enter the winning openings 38 of the various winning devices 31 to 35 and It is possible to count the number of game balls returning to.

When a game ball that rolls down the game area PA1 cannot enter the winning openings 38 of the various prize winning devices 31 to 35 and flows into the out opening 39, it passes through a through hole (not shown) of the game board 20. It reaches the rear side of the game board 20 and flows down the out-port recovery passage portion 121 . The out-port count sensor 141 detects game balls flowing down the out-port collection passage portion 121 and outputs a detection signal to a main control board (not shown). Game ball management means (not shown) of the main control board counts the number of game balls that pass through the outlet 39 and return to the game ball storage section 103 based on the detection signal input from the outlet count sensor 141. can do.

A game ball that has passed through the out-port collection passage portion 121 or the winning-point collection passage portion 122 flows down the upstream portion of the first played-ball circulation passage portion 123 and reaches the magnetic material removing portion 106 . At this time, if the game ball is a non-magnetic (regular) game ball B, it can pass through the magnetic substance removing section 106 as it is. On the other hand, when the game ball is a magnetic (non-regular) game ball Bm, the electromagnet unit 107 of the magnetic substance removing unit 106 attracts and holds the magnetic substance receiving portion 123a. The game ball that has passed through the magnetic substance removing portion 106 flows down the downstream portion of the first played ball circulation passage portion 123 via the magnetic substance passage switching portion 108 and reaches the polishing passage switching portion 109 .

The polishing passage switching portion 109 guides the game balls that flow down the first played ball circulation passage portion 123 and reach the polishing passage switching portion 109 to the return passage portion 124 in a predetermined non-polishing state. The predetermined non-grinding state includes a state in which the grinding section 102 indicates an abnormality, a special game state (jackpot game state), a state in which a predetermined time has not elapsed since the start of the game, and a predetermined time after the start of the game. number of game balls are not launched. The game ball guided to the return passage portion 124 by the polishing passage switching portion 109 flows down the return passage portion 124 and flows into the game ball housing portion 103 without passing through the polishing portion 102 . As a result, even if the polishing section 102 is not operating due to an abnormality or the like, the game balls can be returned to the game ball storage section 103 without being retained. Also, in a special game state in which the game ball shot out by the shooting mechanism 101 is indispensable, the game ball can be returned to the game ball storage section 103 in a short time. In addition, since the polishing unit 102 can polish (wash) the game balls only at an appropriate timing, the operation time of the polishing unit 102 can be reduced, and the pachinko game machine PM1 can be reduced in power consumption and noise. becomes possible.

The polishing passage switching portion 109 guides the game balls that flow down the first played ball circulation passage portion 123 and reach the polishing passage switching portion 109 to the second played ball circulation passage portion 125 in a predetermined polishing state. . The predetermined polishing state includes a state in which the polishing unit 102 is normal, a normal game state, a state in which a predetermined elapsed time has elapsed since the start of a game, and a state in which a predetermined number of games or more have been played after the start of a game. There is a state where the ball is launched. The game balls guided to the second played ball circulation passage portion 125 by the polishing passage switching portion 109 flow down the second played ball circulation passage portion 125 and reach the polishing portion 102 . The pre-polishing count sensor 143 detects game balls flowing down the second played ball circulation passage 125 and outputs a detection signal to a main control board (not shown). Game ball management means (not shown) of the main control board can count the number of game balls flowing into the polishing section 102 based on the detection signal input from the pre-polishing count sensor 143 .

The polishing section 102 polishes (cleans) the game balls flowing in from the second played ball circulation passage portion 125 and sends them to the post-polishing inflow passage portion 126 . The game ball ground by the grinding section 102 flows down the inflow passage section 126 after grinding and flows into the game ball housing section 103 . The post-polishing inflow count sensor 144 detects game balls flowing down the post-polishing inflow passage portion 126 and outputs a detection signal to a main control board (not shown). Game ball management means (not shown) of the main control board, based on the detection signal input from the post-polishing inflow count sensor 144, the ball enters the prize winning opening 38 of the various prize winning devices 31 to 35 or exits the exit opening 39. It is possible to count the number of game balls that pass through and are polished by the polishing section 102 and returned to the game ball storage section 103 .

Also, game ball management means (not shown) of the main control board can count the number of game balls flowing out from the polishing unit 102 based on the detection signal input from the post-polishing inflow count sensor 144 . As a result, the game ball management means of the main control board counts the number of game balls flowing into the polishing section 102 using the pre-polishing count sensor 143, and flows out of the polishing section 102 using the post-polishing inflow count sensor 144. By counting the number of game balls, the number of game balls staying in the polishing section 102, the staying time of the game balls staying in the polishing section 102, etc. can be detected. Therefore, it becomes possible to detect troubles such as clogging of game balls in the polishing section 102 and troubles at an early stage.

A game ball that is shot by the shooting mechanism 101 and does not reach the game area PA1 falls into a foul ball recovery port 111.例文帳に追加The game ball falling into the foul ball recovery port 111 flows down the foul ball recovery passage portion 131 and flows into the inside of the foul ball storage portion 104 . The foul ball inflow count sensor 151 detects game balls flowing down the foul ball recovery passage portion 131 and outputs a detection signal to a main control board (not shown). Game ball management means (not shown) of the main control board counts the number of game balls temporarily stored in the foul ball storage unit 104 based on the detection signal input from the foul ball inflow count sensor 151. be able to.

The game balls temporarily stored in the foul ball storage section 104 flow out to the foul ball circulation passage section 132 . The game balls flowing out from the inside of the foul ball storage part 104 flow down the foul ball circulation passage part 132 and reach the transfer device 105 . The pre-transfer count sensor 152 detects game balls flowing down the foul ball circulation passage 132 and outputs a detection signal to a main control board (not shown). A game ball management means (not shown) of the main control board can count the number of game balls flowing out from inside the foul ball storage section 104 based on the detection signal input from the pre-transport count sensor 152 . .

The transfer device 105 raises and sends game balls flowing in from the foul ball circulation passage portion 132 to a post-transfer inflow passage portion 133 arranged above the foul ball circulation passage portion 132 . The game balls sent from the transfer device 105 flow down the inflow passage portion 133 after transfer and flow into the game ball storage portion 103 . The post-transfer inflow count sensor 153 detects game balls flowing down the post-transfer inflow passage portion 133 and outputs a detection signal to the main control board (not shown). The game ball management means (not shown) of the main control board falls into the foul ball collection port 111 based on the detection signal input from the post-transfer inflow count sensor 153, and the game ball is sent by the transfer device 105. The number of game balls returning to the storage section 103 can be counted.

As described above, game balls entering the prize winning openings 38 of the various prize winning devices 31 to 35 or passing through the out openings 39 are circulated through the first played ball circulation passage portion 123 and the second played ball circulation passage portion 123 by the action of gravity. It flows down the ball circulation passage part 125 and the like, is polished by the polishing part 102 , and returns to the game ball storage part 103 . A game ball that has fallen into the foul ball recovery port 111 is temporarily accommodated in the foul ball accommodation section 104 , sent by the transfer device 105 and returned to the game ball accommodation section 103 . As described above, according to the present embodiment, since the transfer device 105 is configured to send only the game balls housed in the foul ball housing portion 104 to the game ball housing portion 103, the structure of the transport device 105 can be simplified. and the transfer device 105 can be made smaller. Therefore, it is possible to simplify the internal structure in the lower part (game auxiliary area 100) of the enclosed circulation type pachinko game machine PM1.

In addition, the game ball management means (not shown) of the main control board counts the number of game balls flowing out from the inside of the game ball storage section 103 by using the shot ball count sensor 145, By counting the number of game balls flowing into the game ball storage unit 103 using the mouth count sensor 142, the post-grinding inflow count sensor 144, and the post-transfer inflow count sensor 153, the number of game balls stored in the game ball storage unit 103 is counted. In other words, it is possible to detect the number of game balls circulating in each passage of the pachinko game machine PM1. As a result, for example, when the pachinko game machine PM1 is initialized, the game balls can be supplied from the outside to the out port 39 to replenish the game ball container 103 . At this time, the game ball management means of the main control board counts the number of game balls flowing into the game ball housing portion 103 using the outlet count sensor 141, and the game ball housing portion 103 is replenished. The number of game balls can be detected.

In this case, the game ball replenishment mode may be set as a state in which game balls can be replenished to the game ball container 103, and the game balls may be replenished in the game ball replenishment mode, not limited to the initial setting. . In addition, the number of game balls flowing into the game ball storage unit 103 may be counted by using not only the out-hole count sensor 141 but also other sensors (for example, the post-grinding inflow count sensor 144). A replenishment count sensor may be used to count the number of game balls flowing into the game ball housing portion 103 . In addition to the out port 39, a game ball replenishing port for replenishing game balls may be provided separately from the out port 39, the prize winning port 38, and the like.

Also, for example, when the difference between the number of game balls flowing out from the inside of the game ball containing portion 103 and the number of game balls flowing into the inside of the game ball containing portion 103 exceeds a predetermined allowable number, a notification (not shown) is made. Abnormalities can be reported using means. In such a case, for example, as shown in FIG. 7(B), a large number of magnetic game balls Bm attracted and held by the magnetic material receiving portion 123a by the electromagnet unit 107 are placed in the first played ball circulation path. In some cases, the portion 123 is blocked, and the game balls flow down the first played ball circulation passage portion 123 or the like, making it impossible to circulate.

Game ball management means (not shown) of the main control board counts the number of game balls flowing into the foul ball storage unit 104 using the foul ball inflow count sensor 151, By counting the number of game balls flowing out from inside the foul ball storage unit 104, the number of game balls temporarily stored in the foul ball storage unit 104 can be detected. As a result, the transfer device 105 starts operating when the foul ball inflow count sensor 151 detects that a game ball has flowed down the foul ball circulation passage portion 132 and has been received in the foul ball receiving portion 104. When a predetermined time elapses after the game balls have disappeared from 104, the operation is stopped. Therefore, since the transfer device 105 can be operated only at an appropriate timing, the operation time of the transfer device 105 can be reduced, and power saving and noise reduction of the pachinko game machine PM1 can be achieved. In addition, it can be expected that failure of the transfer device 105 can be suppressed.

By the way, when the pachinko game machine PM1 changes from a power-on state to a power-off state, the outlet passage shutter 161 is closed until the detection of game balls by the outlet count sensor 141 is invalidated during power interruption processing. Secondly, the out-port collection passage part 121 is closed to restrict the game balls flowing down the out-port collection passage part 121 from passing through the out-port count sensor 141.例文帳に追加As a similar process, the winning opening passage shutter 162 interrupts the winning opening collection passage portion 122 until the game ball detection by the winning opening count sensor 142 becomes invalid, and the winning opening collection passage portion 122 flows down. The passing of the winning game ball through the winning hole count sensor 142 is regulated.

The pre-polishing shutter 163 interrupts the second played ball circulation passage portion 125 until the game ball detection by the pre-polishing count sensor 143 becomes invalid, and flows down the second played ball circulation passage portion 125. It regulates that the game ball to pass through the count sensor 143 before polishing. The post-grinding inflow shutter 164 blocks the post-grinding inflow passage 126 until the game ball detection by the post-grinding inflow count sensor 144 becomes invalid, and the game balls flowing down the post-grinding inflow passage 126 are blocked. The post-polishing inflow count sensor 144 is regulated.

The foul ball inflow shutter 171 interrupts the foul ball recovery passage portion 131 until the game ball detection by the foul ball inflow count sensor 151 becomes invalid, and the game balls flowing down the foul ball recovery passage portion 131 are blocked. Passing through the foul ball inflow count sensor 151 is regulated. The pre-transfer shutter 172 interrupts the foul ball circulation passage portion 132 until the game ball detection by the pre-transfer count sensor 152 becomes invalid, and the game balls flowing down the foul ball circulation passage portion 132 are prevented from being transferred. It regulates passing through the count sensor 152 . The post-transfer inflow shutter 173 interrupts the post-transfer inflow passage portion 133 until the game ball detection by the post-transfer inflow count sensor 153 becomes invalid, and the game balls flowing down the post-transfer inflow passage portion 133 are blocked. It regulates passing through the inflow count sensor 153 after transfer.

On the other hand, when the pachinko game machine PM1 is turned on from the power-off state, the out-port passage shutter 161 is operated after detection of game balls by the out-port count sensor 141 becomes effective during power failure recovery processing. , the out-port collection passage portion 121 is opened to allow game balls flowing down the out-port collection passage portion 121 to pass through the out-port count sensor 141. - 特許庁As a similar process, the winning opening passage shutter 162 opens the winning opening collection passage portion 122 after the game ball detection by the winning opening count sensor 142 becomes effective, and the game flows down the winning opening collection passage portion 122. Allow the ball to pass through the opening count sensor 142 .

The pre-polishing shutter 163 opens the second played ball circulation passage portion 125 after the pre-polishing count sensor 143 becomes effective in detecting game balls, and makes the second played ball circulation passage portion 125 flow down. Allow the ball to pass the pre-polish count sensor 143 . The post-polishing inflow shutter 164 opens the post-polishing inflow passage portion 126 after the detection of game balls by the post-polishing inflow count sensor 144 becomes effective, and the game balls flowing down the post-polishing inflow passage portion 126 pass through the post-polishing inflow passage portion 126. Allow to pass inflow count sensor 144 .

The foul ball inflow shutter 171 opens the foul ball recovery passage portion 131 after the game ball detection by the foul ball inflow count sensor 151 becomes effective, and the game balls flowing down the foul ball recovery passage portion 131 are prevented from being foul balls. Allow to pass the inflow count sensor 151 . The pre-transfer shutter 172 opens the foul ball circulation passage portion 132 after detection of game balls by the pre-transfer count sensor 152 becomes effective, and the game balls flowing down the foul ball circulation passage portion 132 are detected by the pre-transfer count sensor. Allows 152 to pass through. The post-transfer inflow shutter 173 opens the post-transfer inflow passage portion 133 after the detection of game balls by the post-transfer inflow count sensor 153 becomes effective, and the game balls flowing down the post-transfer inflow passage portion 133 are transferred. Allow to pass inflow count sensor 153 .

As a result, the pachinko game machine PM1 is temporarily turned off from the power-on state, and even when the power is turned on again, it can be accommodated in the game ball accommodation unit 103, that is, the pachinko game machine PM1 The number of game balls circulating in each passage can be continuously detected from the state before the pachinko game machine PM1 is powered off. In addition, the number of game balls staying in the polishing section 102 and the number of game balls temporarily stored in the foul ball storage section 104 are continuously detected from the state before the pachinko gaming machine PM1 is turned off. be able to.

In addition, when the pachinko gaming machine PM1 changes from the power-on state to the power-off state, the pre-grinding shutter 163 disconnects the second played-ball circulation passage portion 125 to open the second played-ball circulation passage portion 125. It regulates that the falling game ball passes through the pre-grinding count sensor 143. - 特許庁As a result, when the pachinko game machine PM1 is transported, the game balls remaining in the second played ball circulation path part 125 flow into the polishing part 102, and the inside of the polishing part 102 is damaged. can be prevented.

When the pachinko game machine PM1 changes from a power-on state to a power-off state, the post-polishing inflow shutter 164 blocks the post-polishing inflow passage portion 126 so that the game balls flowing down the post-polishing inflow passage portion 126 are stopped after polishing. It regulates passing through the inflow count sensor 144 . The post-transfer inflow shutter 173 blocks the post-transfer inflow passage portion 133 and restricts the game balls flowing down the post-transfer inflow passage portion 133 from passing the post-transfer inflow count sensor 153 . As a result, when the pachinko game machine PM1 is transported, the game balls remaining in the post-grinding inflow passage portion 126 or the post-transfer inflow passage portion 133 flow into the game ball storage portion 103, resulting in the game balls It is possible to prevent the inside of the housing portion 103 from being damaged.

When the pachinko game machine PM1 changes from a power-on state to a power-off state, the foul ball inflow shutter 171 blocks the foul ball recovery passage portion 131 so that the game balls flowing down the foul ball recovery passage portion 131 are prevented from being foul balls. It regulates passing through the inflow count sensor 151 . As a result, when the pachinko game machine PM1 is transported, the game balls remaining in the foul ball recovery passage portion 131 flow into the foul ball storage portion 104, and the inside of the foul ball storage portion 104 is damaged. can be prevented.

[Characteristic configuration in the first embodiment]
In the first embodiment, the pachinko game machine PM1 is provided below the game board 20 and below the game ball storage unit 103, and is a foul ball storage unit in which game balls falling into the foul ball recovery port 111 are stored. 104 and a transfer device 105 for sending the game balls housed in the foul ball housing portion 104 to the game ball housing portion 103 . As a result, since the transfer device 105 is configured to send only the game balls housed in the foul ball housing portion 104 to the game ball housing portion 103, the structure of the transfer device 105 can be simplified. can be made smaller. Therefore, it is possible to simplify the internal structure in the lower part (game auxiliary area 100) of the enclosed circulation type pachinko game machine PM1.

Further, the transfer device 105 is activated when the foul ball inflow count sensor 151 detects that a game ball has been accommodated in the foul ball accommodation portion 104, and is stopped when there are no game balls left in the foul ball accommodation portion 104. there is As a result, since the transfer device 105 can be operated only at an appropriate timing, the operating time of the transfer device 105 can be reduced, and power saving and noise reduction of the pachinko game machine PM1 can be achieved. In addition, it can be expected that failure of the transfer device 105 can be suppressed.

At the downstream end of the first played ball circulation passage portion 123, a polishing passage switch capable of returning the game balls flowing down the first played ball circulation passage portion 123 to the game ball storage portion 103 without passing through the polishing portion 102. A section 109 is provided. As a result, even if the polishing section 102 is not operating due to an abnormality or the like, the game balls can be returned to the game ball storage section 103 without being retained. Also, in a special game state in which the game ball shot out by the shooting mechanism 101 is indispensable, the game ball can be returned to the game ball storage section 103 in a short time. In addition, since the polishing unit 102 can polish (wash) the game balls only at an appropriate timing, the operation time of the polishing unit 102 can be reduced, and the pachinko game machine PM1 can be reduced in power consumption and noise. becomes possible.

The pachinko game machine PM1 includes a shot ball count sensor 145 that detects game balls that flow out of the game ball housing portion 103 and flow down the ball feeding passage portion 127, and a game ball housing portion 103 that flows down the inflow passage portion 126 after polishing. and a post-transfer inflow count sensor 153 for detecting game balls flowing down the inflow passage portion 133 and flowing into the game ball storage portion 103 after transfer. . As a result, the number of game balls flowing out of the game ball storage unit 103 is counted using the shot ball count sensor 145, and the game ball storage unit 103 is counted using the post-polishing inflow count sensor 144 and the post-transfer inflow count sensor 153. By counting the number of game balls flowing in, the number of game balls that can be accommodated in the game ball accommodation unit 103, that is, the number of game balls that circulate through each passage of the pachinko gaming machine PM1 can be detected.

Further, on the upstream side of the post-polishing inflow count sensor 144 in the post-polishing inflow passage 126, a game ball flowing down the post-polishing inflow passage 126 when the pachinko game machine PM1 is in a power-off state is detected by the post-polishing inflow count sensor 144. A post-grinding inflow shutter 164 is provided for regulating the inflow into the game ball housing portion 103 through. On the upstream side of the post-transfer inflow count sensor 153 in the post-transfer inflow passage portion 133, the game balls flowing down the post-transfer inflow passage portion 133 when the pachinko game machine PM1 is in the power off state pass through the post-transfer inflow count sensor 153. A post-transfer inflow shutter 173 for regulating the inflow into the game ball housing portion 103 is provided. As a result, when the pachinko game machine PM1 is transported, the game balls remaining in the post-polishing inflow passage portion 126, the post-transfer inflow passage portion 133, etc. flow into the game ball storage portion 103, resulting in It is possible to prevent the inside of the game ball housing portion 103 from being damaged. In addition, even if the pachinko gaming machine PM1 is temporarily powered off from the power-on state and then turned on again, it can be accommodated in the game ball storage unit 103. The number of game balls circulating in the passage can be continuously detected from the state before the pachinko game machine PM1 is powered off.

The pachinko game machine PM1 includes a pre-polishing count sensor 143 that detects game balls that flow down the second played ball circulation passage 125 and reach the polishing section 102, and a post-polishing inflow passage 126 that has been polished by the polishing section 102. A post-grinding inflow count sensor 144 for detecting the falling game balls is provided. Thus, the number of game balls flowing into the polishing section 102 is counted using the pre-polishing count sensor 143, and the number of game balls flowing out of the polishing section 102 is counted using the post-polishing inflow count sensor 144. , the number of game balls staying in the polishing section 102, the staying time of the game balls staying in the polishing section 102, and the like can be detected. Therefore, it becomes possible to detect troubles such as clogging of game balls in the polishing section 102 and troubles at an early stage.

In addition, on the upstream side of the pre-grinding count sensor 143 in the second played-ball circulation passage portion 125, game balls flowing down the second played-ball circulation passage portion 125 when the pachinko gaming machine PM1 is in a power-off state are polished. A pre-polishing shutter 163 is provided to restrict the reach of the polishing section 102 through the pre-count sensor 143 . As a result, when the pachinko gaming machine PM1 is transported, the game balls remaining in the second played ball circulation path portion 125 or the like flow into the polishing section 102, causing the inside of the polishing section 102 to become Damage can be prevented.

[Modification of First Embodiment]
In the above-described first embodiment, the polishing section 102 is arranged below the out port 39 of the game board 20 and above the game ball storage section 103, but it is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 , the polishing section 202 may be arranged below the game ball storage section 103 in the game auxiliary area 200 .

In this case, a post-polishing inflow passage portion 226 is provided between the polishing portion 202 and the foul ball storage portion 104 . The post-grinding inflow passage portion 226 allows game balls that have been ground (washed) by the grinding portion 202 to flow down to the foul ball storage portion 104 . A post-polishing inflow count sensor 244 is provided downstream of the post-polishing inflow passage portion 226 . The post-polishing inflow count sensor 244 is configured similarly to the post-polishing inflow count sensor 144 of the first embodiment. A post-polishing inflow shutter 264 capable of opening and closing the post-polishing inflow passage 226 is provided near the upstream side of the post-polishing inflow count sensor 244 in the post-polishing inflow passage 226 . The post-polishing inflow shutter 264 is configured in the same manner as the post-polishing inflow shutter 164 of the first embodiment.

Further, in this case, as indicated by the dashed line in FIG. The circulation polishing passage portion 235 causes the game balls flowing out from the inside of the game ball storage portion 103 to flow down to the polishing portion 202 in a single line. A circulation polishing count sensor (not shown) is provided in the circulation polishing passage portion 235 . The circulatory polishing count sensor is configured using, for example, an optical sensor or the like, detects game balls flowing down the circulatory polishing passage 235, and outputs a detection signal to a main control board (not shown). A circulating polishing shutter (not shown) capable of opening and closing the circulating polishing passage 235 is provided at the upstream end of the circulating polishing passage 235 (outlet portion of the game ball storage portion 103).

A circulation polishing shutter (not shown) is configured in the same manner as the out port passage shutter 161 . However, on a specific occasion, for example, when a game has not been played for a predetermined period of time or more, or when the power is turned off, the circulatory polishing shutter opens the circulatory polishing passage 235 to It allows the game balls housed in the game ball housing part 103 to flow out to the circulation polishing passage part 235. - 特許庁On the other hand, the circulatory polishing shutter blocks the circulatory polishing passage portion 235 at times other than the above-described specific timing, and the game balls housed in the game ball housing portion 103 flow out to the circulatory polishing passage portion 235. regulate things.

In this modification, when a game ball rolling and flowing down the game area PA1 enters the prize winning opening 38 of one of the various prize winning devices 31 to 35, it passes through a through hole (not shown) of the game board 20. It reaches the rear surface side of the game board 20 and flows down the winning opening collection passage portion 122 in the same manner as in the above-described first embodiment. When a game ball that rolls down the game area PA1 cannot enter the winning openings 38 of the various prize winning devices 31 to 35 and flows into the out opening 39, it passes through a through hole (not shown) of the game board 20. and reaches the rear side of the game board 20, and flows down the out-port collection passage portion 121 in the same manner as in the above-described first embodiment. A game ball that has passed through the out-port collection passage portion 121 or the winning-point collection passage portion 122 flows down the first played-ball circulation passage portion 123 and reaches the polishing passage switching portion 109 in the same manner as in the above-described first embodiment. .

As in the first embodiment, the polishing passage switching portion 109 transfers the game balls that flow down the first played ball circulation passage portion 123 and reach the polishing passage switching portion 109 to the return passage portion 124 and the second game ball. It selectively leads to either one of the ball circulation passage portions 125 . The game balls guided to the second played ball circulation passage portion 125 by the polishing passage switching portion 109 flow down the second played ball circulation passage portion 125 and reach the polishing portion 202 . The pre-polishing count sensor 143 detects game balls flowing down the second played ball circulation passage 125 and outputs a detection signal to a main control board (not shown). Game ball management means (not shown) of the main control board can count the number of game balls flowing into the polishing section 202 based on the detection signal input from the pre-polishing count sensor 143 .

The polishing section 202 polishes (cleans) the game balls flowing in from the second played ball circulation passage portion 125 and sends them to the post-polishing inflow passage portion 226 . The game ball ground by the grinding section 202 flows down the inflow passage section 226 after grinding and flows into the foul ball storage section 104 . The post-polishing inflow count sensor 244 detects game balls flowing down the post-polishing inflow passage portion 226 and outputs a detection signal to a main control board (not shown). The game ball management means (not shown) of the main control board, based on the detection signal input from the post-polishing inflow count sensor 244, enters the winning hole 38 of each of the winning devices 31 to 35 or exits the out hole 39. It is possible to count the number of game balls that pass through and are ground by the grinding section 202 and temporarily stored in the foul ball storage section 104 .

Also, game ball management means (not shown) of the main control board can count the number of game balls flowing out from the polishing unit 202 based on the detection signal input from the post-polishing inflow count sensor 244 . In this way, the pre-polishing count sensor 143 is used to count the number of game balls flowing into the polishing section 202, and the post-polishing inflow count sensor 244 is used to count the number of game balls flowing out of the polishing section 202. , the number of game balls staying in the polishing section 202, the staying time of the game balls staying in the polishing section 202, and the like can be detected. Therefore, it becomes possible to detect troubles such as clogging of game balls in the polishing section 202 and troubles at an early stage.

As in the first embodiment described above, game balls that have fallen into the foul ball recovery port 111 flow down the foul ball recovery passage portion 131 and flow into the foul ball storage portion 104 . The foul ball inflow count sensor 151 detects game balls flowing down the foul ball recovery passage portion 131 and outputs a detection signal to a main control board (not shown). The game ball management means (not shown) of the main control board falls into the foul ball recovery port 111 based on the detection signal input from the foul ball inflow count sensor 151, and temporarily enters the foul ball storage section 104. The number of game balls housed can be counted.

The game balls temporarily stored in the foul ball storage section 104 flow out to the foul ball circulation passage section 132 . The game balls flowing out from the inside of the foul ball storage part 104 flow down the foul ball circulation passage part 132 and reach the transfer device 105 . The pre-transfer count sensor 152 detects game balls flowing down the foul ball circulation passage 132 and outputs a detection signal to a main control board (not shown). A game ball management means (not shown) of the main control board can count the number of game balls flowing out from inside the foul ball storage section 104 based on the detection signal input from the pre-transport count sensor 152 . .

The transfer device 105 raises and sends game balls flowing in from the foul ball circulation passage portion 132 to a post-transfer inflow passage portion 133 arranged above the foul ball circulation passage portion 132 . The game balls sent from the transfer device 105 flow down the inflow passage portion 133 after transfer and flow into the game ball storage portion 103 . The post-transfer inflow count sensor 153 detects game balls flowing down the post-transfer inflow passage portion 133 and outputs a detection signal to the main control board (not shown). The game ball management means (not shown) of the main control board, based on the detection signal input from the inflow count sensor 153 after transfer, enters the winning opening 38 of the various winning devices 31 to 35 or exits the out opening 39. The number of game balls that pass through or fall into the foul ball recovery port 111 and are sent by the transfer device 105 and returned to the game ball storage section 103 can be counted.

In the above modification, game balls that enter the prize winning openings 38 of the various prize winning devices 31 to 35 or have passed through the out openings 39 are polished by the polishing section 202 and temporarily stored in the foul ball storage section 104, It is sent by the transfer device 105 and returns to the game ball storage section 103 . A game ball that has fallen into the foul ball recovery port 111 is temporarily accommodated in the foul ball accommodation section 104 , sent by the transfer device 105 and returned to the game ball accommodation section 103 . Thus, even if the polishing section 202 is arranged below the game ball storage section 103, the transfer device 105 transfers only the game balls stored in the foul ball storage section 104 to the game ball storage section 103. Since it is configured to feed, the structure of the transfer device 105 can be simplified and the transfer device 105 can be made smaller. Therefore, in the enclosed circulation type pachinko game machine, the internal space in the lower part of the pachinko game machine (game auxiliary area 200) can be simplified and made smaller.

In addition, game ball management means (not shown) of the main control board counts the number of game balls flowing out from the inside of the game ball storage unit 103 by using the shot ball count sensor 145, By counting the number of game balls flowing into the game ball storage unit 103 using the mouth count sensor 142 and the post-transfer inflow count sensor 153, the game ball can be stored in the game ball storage unit 103, that is, the pachinko game machine The number of game balls circulating in each path of PM1 can be detected.

A game ball management means (not shown) of the main control board counts the number of game balls flowing into the foul ball storage unit 104 using the foul ball inflow count sensor 151 and the post-polishing inflow count sensor 244, and transfers the game balls. By using the front count sensor 152 to count the number of game balls flowing out from the inside of the foul ball storage unit 104, the number of game balls temporarily stored in the foul ball storage unit 104 can be detected. As a result, the transfer device 105 detects that the game ball has flowed down the foul ball circulation passage portion 132 and has been accommodated in the foul ball accommodation portion 104 by the foul ball inflow count sensor 151, or the game ball has passed through the inflow passage after polishing. When the post-grinding inflow count sensor 244 detects that the game ball has flowed down the portion 226 and is housed in the foul ball housing portion 104, the operation is started, and when a predetermined time has passed since the game ball disappeared from the foul ball housing portion 104, the It is set to stop working. Therefore, since the transfer device 105 can be operated only at an appropriate timing, the operation time of the transfer device 105 can be reduced, and power saving and noise reduction of the pachinko game machine can be achieved. In addition, it can be expected that failure of the transfer device 105 can be suppressed.

In addition, at a specific opportunity (for example, when a game is not played for a predetermined time or more, or when the power is restored from a power-off state), the circulatory polishing shutter (not shown) is operated for a predetermined circulatory polishing time. Until elapses, the circulatory polishing passage portion 235 is opened to allow the game balls housed in the game ball housing portion 103 to flow out to the circulatory polishing passage portion 235. On the other hand, the circulatory polishing shutter blocks the circulatory polishing passage portion 235 at times other than the above-described specific timing, and the game balls housed in the game ball housing portion 103 flow out to the circulatory polishing passage portion 235. regulate things. It should be noted that the circulatory polishing shutter stops opening the circulatory polishing passage 235 when the circulatory polishing passage 235 is opened and enters a special game state (jackpot game state). good too.

A circulatory polishing passage 235 is opened by a circulatory polishing shutter (not shown), and the game balls flowing out of the game ball housing portion 103 flow down the circulating polishing passage 235 and reach the polishing portion 202. . A circulating polishing count sensor (not shown) detects a game ball flowing down the circulating polishing passage 235 and outputs a detection signal to a main control board (not shown). Game ball management means (not shown) of the main control board can count the number of game balls flowing into the polishing unit 202 based on the detection signal input from the circulation polishing count sensor.

The polishing section 202 polishes (cleans) the game balls flowing in from the second played ball circulation passage portion 125 and sends them to the post-polishing inflow passage portion 226 . The game ball ground by the grinding section 202 flows down the inflow passage section 226 after grinding and flows into the foul ball storage section 104 . The post-polishing inflow count sensor 244 detects game balls flowing down the post-polishing inflow passage portion 226 and outputs a detection signal to a main control board (not shown). The game ball management means (not shown) of the main control board flows out from the inside of the game ball storage section 103 to the circulating polishing passage section 235 based on the detection signal input from the post-polishing inflow count sensor 244, and polishes the ball. The number of game balls ground by the unit 202 and temporarily stored in the foul ball storage unit 104 can be counted.

The game balls temporarily stored in the foul ball storage section 104 flow out to the foul ball circulation passage section 132 . The game balls flowing out from the inside of the foul ball storage part 104 flow down the foul ball circulation passage part 132 and reach the transfer device 105 . The pre-transfer count sensor 152 detects game balls flowing down the foul ball circulation passage 132 and outputs a detection signal to a main control board (not shown). A game ball management means (not shown) of the main control board can count the number of game balls flowing out from inside the foul ball storage section 104 based on the detection signal input from the pre-transport count sensor 152 . .

The transfer device 105 raises and sends game balls flowing in from the foul ball circulation passage portion 132 to a post-transfer inflow passage portion 133 arranged above the foul ball circulation passage portion 132 . The game balls sent from the transfer device 105 flow down the inflow passage portion 133 after transfer and flow into the game ball storage portion 103 . The post-transfer inflow count sensor 153 detects game balls flowing down the post-transfer inflow passage portion 133 and outputs a detection signal to the main control board (not shown). Game ball management means (not shown) of the main control board, based on the detection signal input from the post-transfer inflow count sensor 153, flows out from the inside of the game ball storage section 103 to the circulatory polishing passage section 235 and transfers. The number of game balls sent by the device 105 and returned to the game ball container 103 can be counted.

As described above, the polishing section 202 is arranged below the game ball storage section 103 in the game auxiliary area 200, so that, for example, the circulation polishing passage section 235 can be provided. The degree of freedom in machine design can be increased. Further, for example, when the distance in the height direction between the shooting mechanism 101 and the outlet 39 is small, there is no need to dispose the polishing unit 202 above the game ball storage unit 103, so the installation space for the game ball storage unit 103 is reduced. can be easily secured. In addition, since the distance between the polishing unit 202 and the game ball storage unit 103 can be widened, it is possible to make it difficult for the vibration generated when the polishing unit 202 is operated to be transmitted to the game ball storage unit 103, and the game ball storage unit A game ball can be stably flowed down from 103 toward the shooting mechanism 101 (ball feeding mechanism 116).

Moreover, in the above modified example, it is possible to obtain not only the effects described above but also the same effects as those of the above-described first embodiment. For example, since the polishing passage switching portion 109 is provided at the downstream end of the first played ball circulation passage portion 123, even if the polishing portion 202 is not operating due to an abnormality or the like, the game balls are not allowed to accumulate. It can be returned to the container 103 . Also, in a special game state in which the game ball shot out by the shooting mechanism 101 is indispensable, the game ball can be returned to the game ball storage section 103 in a short time. In addition, since the game ball can be polished (washed) by the polishing unit 202 only at an appropriate timing, the operation time of the polishing unit 202 can be reduced, and the pachinko game machine can be reduced in power consumption and noise. becomes possible.

Also, for example, similar to the above-described first embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine is temporarily turned off from the power-on state, and even if the power is turned on again, the game ball is accommodated in the game ball accommodation unit 103. In other words, the number of game balls circulating in each passage of the pachinko game machine can be continuously detected from the state before the power of the pachinko game machine is turned off. In addition, the number of game balls staying in the polishing part 202 and the number of game balls temporarily stored in the foul ball storage part 104 can be continuously detected from the state before the pachinko game machine is turned off. can be done.

When the pachinko game machine changes from a power-on state to a power-off state, the pre-grinding shutter 163 disconnects the second played ball circulation passage portion 125 to cause the second played ball circulation passage portion 125 to flow down. Balls are restricted from passing through the pre-polishing count sensor 143 . As a result, when the pachinko game machine is transported, the game balls remaining in the second played ball circulation passage portion 125 flow into the polishing section 202, preventing the inside of the polishing section 202 from being damaged. can be prevented.

When the pachinko game machine changes from a power-on state to a power-off state, the post-transfer inflow shutter 173 closes the post-transfer inflow passage portion 133, and the game balls flowing down the post-transfer inflow passage portion 133 are prevented from entering after the transfer. It regulates passing through the count sensor 153 . As a result, when the pachinko game machine is transported, the game balls remaining in the inflow passage part 133 after transportation flow into the game ball storage part 103, and the inside of the game ball storage part 103 is damaged. can be prevented.

When the pachinko game machine changes from a power-on state to a power-off state, the post-polishing inflow shutter 264 blocks the post-polishing inflow passage 226 so that the game balls flowing down the post-polishing inflow passage 226 are allowed to enter after polishing. It regulates passing through the count sensor 244 . The foul ball inflow shutter 171 blocks the foul ball recovery passage portion 131 and restricts the game balls flowing down the foul ball recovery passage portion 131 from passing through the foul ball inflow count sensor 151 . As a result, when the pachinko game machine is transported, game balls remaining in the post-grinding inflow passage portion 226 or the foul ball recovery passage portion 131 flow into the foul ball storage portion 104. It is possible to prevent the inside of the portion 104 from being damaged.

In the first embodiment described above, the front frame 2 is attached to the front opening of the outer frame 1 so as to be openable and closable, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the front frame 2 may be attached to a front opening of a box-shaped housing so as to be openable and closable, and the rear side of the front frame 2 may be entirely covered with the housing.

In the first embodiment described above, the game ball is made of austenitic stainless steel, but is not limited to this. For example, the game ball may be made of steel, like conventional game balls. In this case, since magnetic game balls are used, the first played ball circulation passage portion 123 does not need to be provided with the magnetic substance receiving portion 123a, the magnetic substance removing portion 106, or the magnetic substance passage switching portion 108. good.

In the first embodiment described above, the polishing passage switching portion 109 is provided between the first played ball circulation passage portion 123 and the second played ball circulation passage portion 125, but it is not limited to this. do not have. For example, all game balls that reach the downstream end of the first played ball circulation passage portion 123 without providing the polishing passage switching portion 109 and the return passage portion 124 flow down the second played ball circulation passage portion 125. may reach the polishing portion 102.

In the above-described first embodiment, the game ball storage part 103 is formed in a closed tank shape, but is not limited to this. may be formed into a shape. The foul ball storage part 104 is also formed in the shape of a closed tank, but is not limited to this, and may be formed in the shape of a duct that allows the game balls to flow down in a row.

In the first embodiment described above, the polishing section 102 and the game ball housing section 103 are provided separately, but this is not the only option. For example, the polishing section and the game ball storage section may be integrally formed. In this case, the polishing passage switching section may be integrally formed in addition to the polishing section and the game ball storage section.

In the above-described first embodiment, at the time of initial setting of the pachinko gaming machine PM1, game balls are exemplified to flow into the out port 39 from the outside to replenish the game ball storage section 103, but it is not limited to this. . For example, at the time of initial setting of the pachinko game machine PM1, game balls may be entered from the outside into the prize winning openings 38 of the various prize winning devices 31 to 35 to replenish the game ball container 103 with the game balls. Further, when the pachinko gaming machine PM1 is in a power-off state, if a game ball is made to flow into the out port 39 (or enter the winning port 38) from the outside, it passes through the out port 39 (or enters the winning port 38). A discharge means may be provided for discharging the played game balls to the outside of the pachinko game machine PM1.

In the first embodiment described above, the game ball management means (not shown) is provided on the main control board (not shown), but is not limited to this. ) may be provided.

In the first embodiment described above, the card unit CU1 is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine PM1, but this is not the only option. For example, the card unit CU1 may be provided integrally with the pachinko game machine PM1. Also, the ball lending button RN1 of the card unit CU1 may be provided in the pachinko game machine PM1 instead of the card unit CU1.

[Second embodiment]
A second embodiment of the pinball game machine will be described. As a reference embodiment, an enclosed circulation type pachinko game machine (management game machine) PM2 to which the pinball game machine according to the second embodiment is applied is shown in FIGS. The game board 520 is shown in FIG. 12. First, the overall configuration of the pachinko game machine PM2 will be described with reference to these figures. In the following description, for convenience, the directions indicated by the arrows in FIG. 11 are referred to as the front-rear direction, the left-right direction, and the up-down direction.

[Overall Configuration of Gaming Machine]
As shown in FIG. 11, the enclosed circulation type pachinko game machine PM2 is composed of an outer frame 501 forming a vertical fixed holding frame configured in the size of an outer rectangular frame and a rectangular frame size corresponding to the outer frame 501, which can be opened and closed. It is mainly composed of a front frame 502 forming a mounting frame. The front frame 502 is attached to the front opening of the outer frame 501 by means of upper and lower hinge mechanisms 503a and 503b arranged at the left edge of the outer frame 501 and the front frame 502 so that it can be horizontally opened, opened, and detached. . In addition, the front frame 502 is always held in a closed state in which it is engaged with the outer frame 501 using a locking device 504 called a double lock provided on the right edge.

A rectangular glass frame 505 matching the upper front area of the front frame 502 is attached to the front frame 502 so that it can be horizontally opened, opened, and detached using upper and lower hinge mechanisms 503a and 503b. The glass frame 505 is always kept closed covering the front surface of the front frame 502 using the locking device 504 described above. A game board 520 is detachably set and held on the front side of the front frame 502, and the game area PA2 in front of the game board 520 is visible through the multi-layered glass 505a of the glass frame 505 which is always closed and held. It's like

Above the glass frame 505, there are provided a production lamp 507 that emits light according to the progress of the game, and a speaker 508 that produces sound effects according to the development of the game. At the bottom of the glass frame 505, a bulging portion 516 (see also FIG. 14) is formed to protrude forward from the multi-layered glass 505a. A performance button unit 511 such as buttons, switches, and dials is attached.

A shooting handle 509 for shooting game balls is provided at the lower right portion of the front frame 502 . In the area behind the glass frame 505 in the lower part of the front frame 502, there is formed a game auxiliary area 600 (see FIG. 16) provided with a shooting mechanism 601 and the like for shooting game balls toward the game area PA2. Details of the game assistance area 600 will be described later.

The game board 520 has a plate-like base member 521 and an inner rail member 522 and an outer rail member 523 attached to the front side of the base member 521, as shown in FIG. On the front surface of the base member 521, a game area PA2 is formed in which the left area is surrounded by the inner rail member 522 and the upper and right areas are surrounded by the outer rail member 523. As shown in FIG. Between the inner rail member 522 and the outer rail member 523, a firing passage 524 is formed that leads from the side where the firing mechanism 601 is provided to the upper part of the game area PA2. In the game area PA2, along with a plurality of nails 525 and windmills 526, there are various winning devices such as a first starting winning device 531, a second starting winning device 532, a left general winning device 533, a right general winning device 534, and a big winning device 535. Alternatively, an operating gate device 536 is provided. Also, a center decoration 527 is arranged substantially in the center of the game area PA2. An image display device 528 and upper and lower movable effect devices 529 and 530 are attached to the rear surface side of the base member 521. The front side is configured to be visible from the front.

At the lower end of the game area PA2, an out port 539 is provided through which game balls that have flowed down without entering the winning ports of various prize winning devices 531 to 535 can pass. A game ball that has entered the prize winning openings of the various prize winning devices 531 to 535 or a game ball that has flowed into the out opening 539 passes through a through hole (not shown) formed by penetrating the game board 520 in the front and back direction, and the rear surface of the game board 520. It flows down to the side, further flows down the played ball recovery passage portion 605 (see FIG. 16) in the lower part of the front frame 502, and is discharged to the rear of the pachinko game machine PM2.

Next, the basic structure of the rear side of the pachinko game machine PM2 will be described. As shown in FIG. 13, on the rear side of the front frame 502, a rear mechanism board 540 having a central window communicating front and rear and formed in a rectangular frame shape somewhat smaller than the front frame 502 is attached. there is Each part of the back mechanism board 540 includes a tank member 543 for storing game balls supplied from the game facility side, a gutter member 544 for letting the game balls supplied from the tank member 543 flow down, and game balls flowing down the gutter member 544. A payout unit 545 for putting out, a back side passage member 546 for causing the game balls paid out from the payout unit 545 to flow down to the shooting passage portion 604 (see FIG. 16), and the like are provided. A game board cover 549 is attached to the back mechanism board 540 to cover the rear side of the game board 520 as a whole.

Behind the game board 520 is a main control board (not shown) that controls the overall operation of the pachinko game machine PM2, image display according to the development of the game, lighting effects, sound effects, and other effects. A sub-control board (not shown) for performing On the other hand, on the rear side of the back mechanism board 540, there is a payout control board 552 that controls the payout of game balls, and a power supply that receives power from the game facility side and supplies power to various control devices and electric/electronic parts. A substrate 553 and the like are attached. These control devices and the electric/electronic parts of each part of the pachinko game machine PM2 are connected by harnesses (connector cables) to make the pachinko game machine PM2 operable.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the pachinko game machine PM2 is provided with a card unit CU2 adjacent thereto. The card unit CU2 is configured to be capable of two-way communication with the pachinko gaming machine PM2. The value of the possession (card balance) is converted into the number of game balls that can be used for games (the number of balls held), and the game balls are circulated between the game island (not shown) of the game facility and the pachinko machine PM2. You can use it to play games. In the pachinko gaming machine PM2, the game value (card balance) necessary for playing a game is determined by the card unit CU2 and a control device (control software that cannot be directly touched by the player's hand) provided in the gaming machine. Managed by numerical data only. The card unit CU2 includes a bill slot MN2 for inserting bills as cash, a card slot CR2 for inserting membership cards and prepaid cards, and a card reader/writer (Fig. (not shown), and a ball lending button RN2 or the like is provided for requesting a ball lending operation within the limit of the card balance.

[Configuration of game auxiliary area]
Next, the bulging portion 516 of the glass frame 505 and the game assisting area 600 of the front frame 502 covered with the bulging portion 516 will be described with additional reference to FIGS. 14 to 16. FIG. As shown in FIGS. 11 and 14, the bulging portion 516 is formed in a hemispherical shape at the lower portion of the glass frame 505 and protrudes forward from the double glass 505a. As described above, the effect button unit 511 is attached to the center of the bulging portion 516 . As shown in FIG. 14 , a plane portion 517 extending horizontally is formed in the peripheral portion of the effect button unit 511 above the bulging portion 516 . A cross key 512 is provided on the right side of the flat portion 517 for performing setting operations related to effects. A count button 513 is provided on the front left side of the plane portion 517 for performing an operation of writing information on the number of balls held on the card. When the count button 513 is operated, the final number of balls in possession determined at the end of the game (when the return is requested) is stored in the card inserted into the card slot CR2 of the card unit CU2, and the card is inserted into the card slot. The card is ejected from CR2.

A game ball number display device 514 capable of displaying information about the number of balls held is provided on the left rear side of the flat portion 517 . The number-of-game-balls display device 514 displays information about the number of balls held by the player in seven segments. The game ball number display device 514 is configured using a 7-segment LED capable of displaying a 6-digit number or the like. As information on the number of balls held, for example, a number up to six digits indicating the number of balls held can be displayed on the gaming ball number display device 514 . Further, as shown in FIG. 15, the display surface of the number-of-game-balls display device 514 is arranged so as to be inclined with respect to the plane portion 517 and face upward and forward. This makes it easier for the player to visually recognize the information on the number of held balls displayed on the number-of-game-balls display device 514 from the upper front of the number-of-game-balls display device 514 .

As shown in FIG. 16 , a game assisting area 600 that forms a relatively wide internal space covered with the bulging portion 516 is formed in the lower portion of the front frame 502 behind the bulging portion 516 . A shooting mechanism 601 , a ball feeding mechanism 616 , and a shooting passage portion 603 are provided in the game auxiliary area 600 .

The shooting mechanism 601 launches a game ball upward and to the left toward the game area PA2. The ball feeding mechanism 616 is arranged to overlap the front side of the firing mechanism 601 . The ball feeding mechanism 616 feeds the game balls flowing down the shooting passage portion 603 to the shooting mechanism 601 one by one. A ball feed count sensor 604 is provided between the ball feed mechanism 616 and the firing mechanism 601 . The ball feed count sensor 604 detects game balls sent from the ball feed mechanism 616 to the shooting mechanism 601 and outputs a detection signal to the main control board (not shown). The shooting passage part 603 causes the game ball paid out from the payout unit 545 and flowing down the back side passage member 546 to flow down to the ball feeding mechanism 616 .

The shooting path part 603 is formed in a closed duct shape using a transparent resin material, for example, so that the inside of the shooting path part 603 through which the game ball flows can be visually recognized from the outside. Also, in the vicinity of the downstream end of the shooting passage portion 603 connected to the ball feeding mechanism 616, a ball extraction device (not shown) and a game ball discharge passage portion (not shown) are provided. The ball extracting device can cause the game balls staying inside the shooting passage portion 603 to flow out to the game ball discharge passage portion by a predetermined operation. The game ball that has flowed out from the inside of the shooting passage 603 to the game ball discharge passage by the ball extracting device flows down to the rear side of the game auxiliary area 600 through the game ball discharge passage, and is discharged to the rear of the pachinko game machine PM2. . A game ball discharge sensor (not shown) is provided in the game ball discharge passage. The game ball discharge sensor detects a game ball flowing down the game ball discharge passage and outputs a detection signal to a main control board (not shown).

Between the shooting mechanism 601 and the outer rail member 523 of the game board 520, there is provided a foul ball recovery port 611 into which game balls that have been shot by the shooting mechanism 601 and have not reached the game area PA2 fall. The game ball falling into the foul ball recovery port 611 flows down to the rear side of the game auxiliary area 600 through the foul ball recovery passage portion 612 and is discharged to the rear of the pachinko game machine PM2. A foul ball count sensor 613 is provided in the foul ball discharge passage portion 612 . A foul ball count sensor 613 detects game balls flowing down the foul ball discharge passage 612 and outputs a detection signal to a main control board (not shown).

A played ball recovery passage portion 605 is provided on the rear side of the game auxiliary area 600 located in the lower portion of the front frame 502 . As described above, the game balls that enter the winning openings of the various winning devices 531 to 535 or the game balls that flow into the out opening 539 flow down the played ball recovery passage portion 605 to the rear of the pachinko gaming machine PM2. Ejected. A played ball count sensor 606 is provided in the played ball recovery passage portion 605 . The played ball count sensor 606 detects game balls flowing down the played ball recovery passage portion 605 and outputs a detection signal to a main control board (not shown).

The enclosed circulation type pachinko game machine PM2 configured as described above has the outer frame 501 fixedly installed on a game island (not shown) of the game facility, and the front frame 502, the glass frame 505, etc. are closed and locked. The game is started by pressing the ball lending button RN2 of the card unit CU2 as necessary and then turning the shooting handle 509 to start the game. The game island used in this embodiment is configured in the same manner as the conventional game island, and includes a recovery device (not shown) for recovering game balls discharged from the pachinko game machine PM2, and a recovery device for recovering game balls. A polishing device (not shown) that polishes (washes) and raises the game balls, and a supply device (not shown) that supplies the tank member 543 of the pachinko game machine PM2 with the game balls raised by the polishing device. ing. The game ball used in this embodiment also has the same configuration as the conventional game ball.

When the rent ball button RN2 is operated, an operation signal of the rent ball button RN2 is transmitted from the card unit CU2 to the pachinko game machine PM2. When the operation signal of the ball lending button RN2 is transmitted to the pachinko game machine PM2, the payout control board 552 of the pachinko game machine PM2 transmits a payout signal to the payout unit 545. The payout unit 545 pays the game balls that flow down the gutter member 544 (or stop near the payout unit 545 in the gutter member 544) to the back side passage member 546 in response to the payout signal transmitted from the payout control board 552. put out.

The game ball paid out from the payout unit 545 flows down the back side passage member 546 and reaches the shooting passage portion 603. - 特許庁The game ball that has reached the shooting passage portion 603 flows down the shooting passage portion 603 and temporarily stays in the vicinity of the ball feed mechanism 616 . The number of game balls to be paid out from the payout unit 545 can be arbitrarily set by the player. In addition, the number of game balls that are paid out from the payout unit 545 and that can flow into the shooting passage portion 603 is preset to an inflow upper limit number that does not cause clogging of game balls in the shooting passage portion 603 .

When the shooting handle 509 is rotated, the game balls stationary near the ball feeding mechanism 616 in the shooting passage portion 603 are fed one by one to the shooting mechanism 601 by the ball feeding mechanism 616, and the shooting mechanism 601 shoots the game balls. It is launched toward the area PA2. At this time, the ball feeding count sensor 604 detects game balls sent from the ball feeding mechanism 616 to the shooting mechanism 601, and outputs a detection signal to the main control board (not shown). Game ball management means (not shown) provided on the main control board can count the number of game balls launched by the shooting mechanism 601 based on the detection signal input from the ball feed count sensor 604 .

When the game ball rolling and flowing down the game area PA2 enters one of the prize winning openings of various prize winning devices 531 to 535, it passes through a through hole (not shown) of the game board 520 to the rear side of the game board 520. reach. When the game ball that rolls down the game area PA2 cannot enter the winning openings of the various winning devices 531 to 535 and flows into the out opening 539, it passes through a through hole (not shown) of the game board 520. It reaches the rear side of the game board 520 . The game balls that enter the winning ports of various prize winning devices 531 to 535 or pass through the out port 539 and reach the rear side of the game board 520 flow down the played ball recovery passage portion 605, and flow down to the pachinko game machine. It is discharged behind PM2. The played ball count sensor 606 detects game balls flowing down the played ball recovery passage portion 605 and outputs a detection signal to a main control board (not shown). Game ball management means (not shown) of the main control board, based on the detection signal input from the played ball count sensor 606, the ball enters the winning openings of the various winning devices 531-535 or passes through the out opening 539. It is possible to count the number of game balls played.

A game ball that is shot by the shooting mechanism 601 and does not reach the game area PA2 falls into a foul ball recovery port 611. - 特許庁The game ball falling into the foul ball recovery port 611 flows down the foul ball recovery passage part 612 and is discharged to the rear of the pachinko game machine PM2. A foul ball count sensor 613 detects game balls flowing down the foul ball discharge passage 612 and outputs a detection signal to a main control board (not shown). Game ball management means (not shown) of the main control board can count the number of game balls falling into the foul ball recovery port 611 based on the detection signal input from the foul ball count sensor 613 .

It should be noted that, by operating a ball extracting device (not shown), there is a case where a game ball that is stationary inside the shooting passage portion 603 is caused to flow out to a game ball discharge passage portion (not shown). The game balls flowed out from the inside of the shooting passage portion 603 by the ball removing device flow down the game ball discharge passage portion and are discharged to the rear of the pachinko game machine PM2. A game ball discharge sensor (not shown) detects a game ball flowing down the game ball discharge passage and outputs a detection signal to a main control board (not shown). A game ball management means (not shown) of the main control board counts the number of game balls discharged from the inside of the discharge passage portion 603 by the ball extraction device based on the detection signal input from the game ball discharge sensor. can be done.

The game balls ejected to the rear of the pachinko game machine PM2 fall inside the game island (not shown). A collecting device (not shown) on the game island collects the game balls discharged from the pachinko game machine PM2. A polishing device (not shown) on the game island polishes (cleans) and raises the game balls collected by the collecting device. A replenishing device (not shown) on the game island replenishes the tank member 543 of the pachinko game machine PM2 with the game balls raised by the polishing device. The game balls supplied to the tank member 543 flow down the gutter member 544 , and when paid out by the payout unit 545 , flow down the back side passage member 546 and return to the shooting passage portion 603 .

As described above, the game balls that have entered the winning openings of the various winning devices 531 to 535 or passed through the out opening 539 and reached the rear side of the game board 520 pass through the played ball recovery passage portion 605. It flows down and is discharged behind the pachinko game machine PM2. The game ball falling into the foul ball recovery port 611 flows down the foul ball recovery passage part 612 and is discharged to the rear of the pachinko game machine PM2. The game balls flowed out from the inside of the shooting passage portion 603 by the ball removing device (not shown) flow down the game ball discharge passage portion (not shown) and are discharged to the rear of the pachinko game machine PM2. Thus, according to the present embodiment, the game ball launched toward the game area PA2 by the shooting mechanism 601 is finally discharged to the rear of the pachinko game machine PM2. It is no longer necessary to provide a transfer device as described in the embodiment. Therefore, it is possible to simplify the internal structure in the lower part (game auxiliary area 600) of the enclosed circulation type pachinko game machine PM2.

In addition, the game ball management means (not shown) of the main control board counts the number of game balls sent from the ball sending mechanism 616 to the shooting mechanism 601 using the ball sending count sensor 604, so that the shooting path part 603 , that is, the number of game balls that can be launched by the shooting mechanism 601 can be detected. The game ball management means of the main control board counts the number of game balls that have fallen into the foul ball recovery port 611 using the foul ball count sensor 613, so that the number of game balls that have fallen into the foul ball recovery port 611. , the number of game balls that can be launched by the shooting mechanism 601 can be added and adjusted. The game ball management means of the main control board uses a game ball discharge sensor (not shown) to count the number of game balls discharged from the inside of the shooting passage 603 by a ball extracting device (not shown). The number of game balls that can be launched by the shooting mechanism 601 can be added and adjusted according to the number of game balls that have flowed out from the inside of the shooting passage portion 603 . The number of game balls that can be launched by the shooting mechanism 601 detected by the game ball management means of the main control board is displayed on the game ball number display device 514 as the number of remaining balls.

Various winning sensors (not shown) are provided inside the various winning devices 531-535. Various winning sensors detect game balls that have entered the winning openings of various winning devices 531 to 535, and output detection signals to a main control board (not shown). The game ball management means (not shown) of the main control board, based on the detection signals input from the various winning sensors, changes the valuable value owned by the player (card balance) specified by the recorded information of the card, for example, Give benefits such as increasing the number of balls. Therefore, the payout control board 552 does not transmit the payout signal to the payout unit 545 even if the detection signals are output from the various winning sensors.

Therefore, a manual ball lending mode and an automatic ball lending mode are set as modes in which the payout control board 552 can transmit the payout signal. In the manual ball lending mode, the payout control board 552 sends the payout signal only when the operation signal is sent from the ball lending button RN2. In the automatic ball lending mode, in addition to the case where an operation signal is transmitted from the ball lending button RN2, the number of game balls that can be launched by the shooting mechanism 601 (detected by the game ball management means of the main control board) is specified. , the payout control board 552 transmits a payout signal. Then, the main control board performs control so as to shift to the manual replenishment mode in the case of the normal game state, and to shift to the automatic replenishment mode in the case of the special game state (jackpot game state). As a result, it is possible to prevent the shortage of game balls flowing down the shooting passage portion 603 in the special game state in which the game balls shot by the shooting mechanism 101 are indispensable. It should be noted that the player may be configured to be able to set whether or not the main control board performs control to shift the mode between the manual replenishment mode and the automatic replenishment mode.

[Characteristic configuration in the second embodiment]
In the second embodiment, a game ball that enters the prize winning openings of various prize winning devices 531 to 535 or passes through the out opening 539 and reaches the rear side of the game board 520 flows down the played ball recovery passage portion 605. and discharged to the rear of the pachinko game machine PM2. The game ball falling into the foul ball recovery port 611 flows down the foul ball recovery passage part 612 and is discharged to the rear of the pachinko game machine PM2. The game balls flowed out from the inside of the shooting passage portion 603 by the ball removing device (not shown) flow down the game ball discharge passage portion (not shown) and are discharged to the rear of the pachinko game machine PM2. As a result, the game ball launched toward the game area PA2 by the shooting mechanism 601 is finally discharged to the rear of the pachinko game machine PM2. It eliminates the need to install a device. Therefore, it is possible to simplify the internal structure in the lower part (game auxiliary area 600) of the enclosed circulation type pachinko game machine PM2.

In the above-described second embodiment, the game ball management means (not shown) is provided on the main control board (not shown), but is not limited to this. ) may be provided.

In the second embodiment described above, the card unit CU2 is provided adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine PM2, but this is not the only option. For example, the card unit CU2 may be provided integrally with the pachinko game machine PM2. Further, the ball lending button RN2 of the card unit CU2 may be provided not on the card unit CU2 but on the pachinko game machine PM2.

In each of the above-described embodiments, the Pachinko game machine was exemplified as an example of the enclosed circulation type pinball game machine, but it is not limited to this. can be applied in the same way to achieve the same effect.

PM1 Pachinko game machine (first embodiment of pinball game machine)
PA1 game area 1 outer frame 2 front frame 20 game board 100 game auxiliary area 101 shooting mechanism 102 polishing part 103 game ball storage part (103w viewing window)
104 Foul ball storage unit 105 Transfer device 111 Foul ball recovery port 121 Out-port recovery passage portion 122 Winning port recovery passage portion 123 First played ball circulation passage portion 123 (123a magnetic material receiving portion)
124 return passage portion 125 second played ball circulation passage portion 126 post-grind inflow passage portion 127 ball feed passage portion 131 foul ball recovery passage portion 132 foul ball circulation passage portion 133 post-transfer inflow passage portion 141 out-port count sensor 142 prize-winning port Count sensor 143 Pre-polishing count sensor 144 Post-polishing inflow count sensor 151 Foul ball inflow count sensor 152 Pre-transfer count sensor 153 Post-transfer inflow count sensor 161 Out-port passage shutter 162 Winning port passage shutter 163 Pre-polishing shutter 164 Post-polishing inflow shutter 171 Foul ball inflow shutter 172 Pre-transfer shutter 173 Post-transfer inflow shutter 200 Game assistance area (modification)
202 Grinding section 235 Circulatory grinding passage section 244 Post-grinding inflow count sensor 264 Post-grinding inflow shutter PM2 Pachinko game machine (second embodiment of pinball game machine)
PA2 Game area 501 Outer frame 502 Front frame 520 Game board 600 Game auxiliary area 601 Launch mechanism 603 Launch passage 604 Ball feed count sensor 605 Played ball recovery passage 606 Played ball count sensor 611 Foul ball recovery port 612 Foul ball discharge Passage 613 Foul ball count sensor 616 Ball feeding mechanism

Claims (1)

A game board provided with a game area having a winning opening into which a game ball can enter and an out opening through which a game ball that fails to enter the winning opening passes, on the front side;
a game ball storage unit provided below the game board for storing game balls;
a shooting mechanism provided below the game board for shooting the game balls housed in the game ball housing section toward the game area;
A circulating passage portion extending downward from the rear surface of the game board and allowing game balls entering the winning opening or passing through the out opening to reach the rear surface of the game board to flow down. and,
An enclosed circulation type pinball game machine provided with a polishing section provided below the game board for polishing the game balls flowing down the circulation passage section and causing the game balls to flow back to the game ball storage section. ,
The game board is provided with a flight rail that guides the game ball launched by the shooting mechanism to the game area,
A foul ball recovery opening is provided between the launching mechanism and the flight rail, into which game balls that have been launched by the launching mechanism and have not reached the game area enter,
a foul ball storage section provided below the game board and below the game ball storage section for storing game balls falling into the foul ball recovery opening;
a transfer device for sending the game balls stored in the foul ball storage unit to the game ball storage unit;
A pinball game characterized by comprising a passage switching part provided in the circulation passage part and capable of returning game balls flowing down the circulation passage part to the game ball storage part without passing through the grinding part. machine.

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