JP3640874B2 - Game member and game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  The present invention relates to a gaming member and a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming member that is disposed on the surface of a gaming board of a gaming machine and that can change the flow direction of a gaming ball, and a gaming machine that includes the gaming member. .
[0002]
[Prior art]
  In a conventional game machine, for example, a pachinko machine, a symbol display device having a liquid crystal display device or the like is provided in the center of a game board on which a game ball flows down, and the game ball enters a start opening provided directly under the symbol display device. When a ball is played, the symbols, etc. displayed on the symbol display device are scrolled and displayed in a variable manner, and the jackpot is determined based on the lottery result using a loop counter or the like. A jackpot symbol for notifying a certain event or a specific jackpot symbol for notifying a player that a special gaming state such as probability fluctuation or time reduction occurs is displayed on the symbol display device. In recent years, various symbols such as animated characters are often displayed on the symbol display device, and the symbol display device tends to be enlarged in order to enlarge the screen of the liquid crystal display device.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
  However, in the above-described conventional gaming machine, when the symbol display device is enlarged, the area where the game ball flows down between the side lamps provided on the left and right ends of the game board and the symbol display device is narrowed. There is a problem that the change in the flow direction of the sphere becomes poor. There is a problem that if the change in the flow direction of the game ball becomes poor, the game performance inherent in the gaming machine is impaired and the player's willingness to play is reduced.
[0004]
  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and provides a gaming member and a gaming machine that are arranged on the surface of a gaming board of a gaming machine and that can change the flow direction of a gaming ball. With the goal.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, in the gaming member of the invention according to claim 1, at least one gaming ball entry port disposed on the surface of the gaming board on which the gaming ball flows down,The game ball is discharged to the surface of the game boardAt least two or more game ball outlets are provided, and a game member that guides a game ball that has entered the game ball diverging port to any of the game ball outlets by a sorting unit. AndThe gaming member is provided at a side end of a gaming area of the gaming board,A first path for guiding a game ball from the game ball entry port to the distribution unit, and a game ball from the distribution unit to a first discharge port among the at least two game ball discharge ports A second passage for guiding, and a third passage for guiding the game ball from the distribution unit to a second discharge port different from the first discharge port among the at least two game ball discharge ports AndA curved surface is formed at a connection portion between the first passage and the second passage,The distribution unit isFormed at the lowest part of the curved surface,In the branch portion between the second passage and the third passage, the third passageA first opening for guiding the game ball is provided, and the first openingTowards,In a direction orthogonal to the direction of communication between the first passage and the second passageDown-graded surface with a predetermined angleButProvided,Furthermore, it has an ascending slope from the said branch part toward the 1st game ball discharge port.It is characterized by comprising.
[0006]
  In the gaming member having this configuration, the gaming ball that has entered the gaming ball entry port is guided to the distribution unit by the first passage, and the high-powered gaming ball is transmitted from the distribution unit by the second passage. A game ball that is guided to one outlet and has a low momentum rolls down the down-gradient surface of the distribution unit,Enter the first opening,The ball enters the third passage and is guided to the second outlet.
[0007]
  In addition, in the gaming machine of the invention according to claim 2, in addition to the configuration of the gaming member of the invention of claim 1, the game ball entry port is provided at each of an upper end portion and an upper side surface of the gaming member. Yes. In the gaming member of the invention of this configuration, in addition to the action of the gaming member according to claim 1, the gaming ball that has entered the gaming ball entry port provided at the upper end of the gaming member has a rapid flow down, The game ball that has been guided to the distribution part by flowing down the passage and entered the game ball entry port provided on the upper side surface of the game member enters the game ball entry port provided at the upper end of the game member. The momentum of the flow is weaker than the game balls.
[0008]
  Further, in the gaming member of the invention according to claim 3, in addition to the configuration of the gaming member of the invention according to claim 1 or 2, the first discharge port is provided on a substantially central side surface of the gaming member, The second discharge port is provided at a lower portion of the game member. In the gaming member of the invention having this configuration, in addition to the operation of the gaming member according to claim 1 or 2, the first outlet is provided on a substantially central side surface of the gaming member, and the second outlet is provided. Is provided in the lower part of the gaming member, it is possible to vary the flow direction of the game ball.
[0009]
[0010]
  Claims4In the gaming member according to the present invention, claims 1 to3In addition to the structure of the gaming member according to any one of the above, a light emitter capable of changing the light emission mode is provided. In the gaming member of the invention of this configuration, the claims 1 to3In addition to the action of the game member described in any one of the above, the presence of the light can be increased by turning on or blinking the light emitter that can change the light emission mode.
[0011]
  Claims5In the gaming machine according to the invention,The gaming part according to any one of claims 1 to 4 It is characterized by having materials. In the gaming machine having this configuration, the operation of the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 4 can be achieved.
[0012]
[0013]
[0014]
[0015]
[0016]
[0017]
[0018]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the mechanical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 1. As shown in FIG. 1, a substantially square game board 2 is provided in the upper half of the front surface of the pachinko machine 1, and the game board 2 has a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails 3 to be described later. 4 is provided. Below the gaming board 2 of the pachinko machine 1, there is provided an upper plate 5 for supplying game balls to a launcher (not shown) and receiving prize balls. A dish 6 is provided, a firing handle 7 is provided on the right side of the lower dish 6, and a speaker 27 is provided on the lower dish 6.
[0019]
  Next, the mechanical structure of the game board 2 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 2 of the pachinko machine 1. In the game board 2, guide rails 3 made of stainless steel strips are spirally arranged, and a substantially circular game area 4 surrounded by the guide rails 3 is provided. A special symbol display device 8 having a liquid crystal display device 28 is provided in the approximate center of the game area 4. Further, an electric decoration windmill 9 is provided at the upper right of the special symbol display device 8, and an electric decoration windmill 10 is also provided at the upper left. Furthermore, a normal symbol start gate 11 is provided on the right side of the special symbol display device 8, and a normal symbol start gate 12 is also provided on the left side.
[0020]
  Further, a special symbol starting electric accessory 15 is provided below the special symbol display device 8, and a special winning opening 16 is provided below the special symbol starting electric accessory 15. Further, a windmill 31 is provided below the normal symbol start gate 11, and a normal winning opening 19 is provided below the windmill 31. Further, a windmill 32 is provided below the normal symbol start gate 12, and a normal winning opening 20 is provided below the windmill 32. Further, a stage 21 is horizontally provided at a lower part of the special symbol display device 8 so that a game ball can be placed for a while, and the game ball jumping on the stage 21 is provided with a special symbol start electric motor provided immediately below the stage 21. It falls to the object 15.
[0021]
  Further, an ordinary symbol display device 24 is provided on the upper portion of the special symbol display device 8 so that symbols such as single-digit numbers and single-letter alphabets can be displayed. Further, a windmill 33 is provided at the lower right of the special symbol display device 8, and a windmill 34 is provided at the lower left of the special symbol display device 8. In addition, an ordinary prize opening 35 is provided on the right side of the big prize opening 16, and an ordinary prize opening 36 is provided on the left side of the big prize opening 16. An out port 37 for collecting the balls is provided.
[0022]
  Further, at the right end of the game area 4 on the game board 2, a game member 40 according to the embodiment of the present invention is fixed by a wood screw (not shown) along the inner surface of the guide rail 3. A gaming member 50 according to an embodiment of the present invention is fixed to the left end portion of the gaming area 4 on the gaming board 2 by a wood screw (not shown) along the inner surface of the guide rail 3. The gaming member 50 has a symmetrical structure with the gaming member 40. Further, on the game board 2, in addition to the above, various electric lamps, other LEDs, a number of obstacle nails, and the like are provided.
[0023]
  Next, the structure of the gaming member 40 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 is a front view of the gaming member 40, FIG. 4 is a left side view of the gaming member 40 shown in FIG. 3, and FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a state where the cover plate 42 on the surface of the gaming member 40 is peeled off. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the gaming member 40 shown in FIG. 5 as seen from an obliquely upward direction, and FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the gaming member 40 shown in FIG. is there.
[0024]
  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the gaming member 40 is made of resin, and the right side surface is formed in an arc shape along the guide rail 3 at the right end portion of the gaming area 4. 3 has a thickness of about 17 mm from the surface of the substrate 41. The hatched portions are formed with convex portions 40a and 40b, and transparent on the convex portions 40a and 40b. A cover plate 42 made of a flexible resin plate is fixed. Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a game ball entry port 40 c into which a game ball 88 enters is provided at the upper part of the left side surface of the game member 40, and the longitudinal direction of the left side surface of the game member 40 is In the middle, a first game ball discharge port 40l through which the game ball 88 is discharged is provided, and a second game ball discharge port 40m through which the game ball 88 is discharged is provided at the lower part of the left side surface of the game member 40. ing.
[0025]
  Next, the internal structure of the gaming member 40 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 5 to 7 show a state in which the cover plate 42 of the gaming member 40 is removed for easy understanding of the structure of the passage inside the gaming member 40.
[0026]
  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, in the gaming member 40, a convex portion 40a and a convex portion 40b having a thickness of about 17 mm are formed on a substrate 41 made of resin formed in a planar shape, and the convex portion 40a. Is formed long from the upper part to the lower part of the gaming member 40, and the convex part 40b is provided on the upper left side of the gaming member 40 so as to face the convex part 40a, and between the convex part 40a and the convex part 40b, the first The passage 40d, the distribution portion 40f, and the second passage 40e are formed, and the lower end of the substantially quarter portion extends upward from the lower end of the convex portion 40a that is long in the vertical direction. A third passage 40j is formed over the entire area. Further, a lamp 60 is provided inside the convex portion 40b and can be flashed and lit, and a lamp 61 is also provided inside the lower portion of the convex portion 40a and can be flashed and lit. It has become. Further, the board 41 is provided with screw holes 41 a and 41 b for fixing the game member 40 to the game board 2 with wood screws at the upper end and the lower end of the board 41, respectively.
[0027]
  Next, each passage for guiding the game ball 88 and the distribution unit 40f will be described. As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, in the gaming member 40, the first guiding the game ball 88 from the game ball entry port 40 c to the distribution portion 40 f in which the first opening 40 g is formed in the substrate 41. The passage 40d is formed. Further, in the gaming member 40, a second passage 40e for guiding the game ball 88 is formed from the sorting portion 40f in which the first opening 40g is formed in the substrate 41 to the first game ball discharge port 40l. Yes. As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the first passage 40d is first formed to have a predetermined length by inclining at a certain angle from the game ball entry port 40c obliquely downward to the right, and then directed substantially downward. A predetermined length is formed, and thereafter, the curved surface 40d1 is formed to have a predetermined length, and is formed so as to guide the game ball 88 to the distribution unit 40f.
[0028]
  The allocating portion 40f is a curved surface formed on an extension of the curved surface 40d1, but is an inclined surface inclined at a predetermined angle (for example, 5 to 10 degrees) toward the first opening 40g. The game ball 88 having a low momentum is guided toward the first opening 40g according to its inclined surface by gravity, and the game ball 88 having a high momentum is guided toward the second passage 40e by inertia. ing.
[0029]
  Further, the second passage 40e for guiding the game ball 88 from the distribution unit 40f to the first game ball discharge port 40l is from a curved surface on the extension of the curved surface formed from the curved surface 40d1 through the distribution unit 40f. Although it is a constituted path, it has an ascending slope toward the first game ball outlet 40l. Therefore, the distribution part 40f is formed in the lowest part of the curved surface which is a connection part between the first passage 40d and the second passage 40e that connect the first game ball discharge port 40l from the game ball entry port 40c, The first passage 40d and the second passage 40e are inclined surfaces having an inclination of a predetermined angle (as an example, 5 degrees to 10 degrees) in a direction substantially orthogonal to the communication direction (longitudinal direction of the passage).
[0030]
  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, a third passage 40 j is formed in the lower portion of the gaming member 40. The third passage 40j is for discharging the game ball 88 to the second game ball discharge port 40m from the second opening 40i formed at approximately one third from the lower end of the substrate 41. Provided, and is formed with a predetermined length from the second opening 40i substantially downward, and then has a gradient at a certain angle in the diagonally downward left direction toward the second game ball outlet 40m. A predetermined length is formed.
[0031]
  Further, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, in the gaming member 40, a guide box 40n having a hollow inside is fixed to the back side of the substrate 41, and the guide box 40n has a first opening 40g and a second opening. The part 40i is covered. Further, the bottom of the guide box 40n is inclined toward the second opening 40i to guide the game ball 88 that has entered the guide box 40n from the first opening 40g to the second opening 40i. An inclined protrusion 40r which is a convex portion having a predetermined length is provided. Accordingly, the game ball 88 that has entered the guide box 40n from the first opening 40g of the substrate 41 falls to the bottom of the guide box 40n, rolls on the inclined protrusion 40r, and moves to the second opening 40i. Guided and discharged from the second opening 40i to the third passage 40j.
[0032]
  As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming member 50 is only symmetrical in structure with the gaming member 40, so the internal structure is also symmetrical with the gaming member 40 described above. Is omitted.
[0033]
  Next, operations of the pachinko machine 1 and the gaming member 40 according to the first embodiment will be described. When the game ball 88 flowing down on the game board 2 shown in FIG. 2 is repelled by the obstacle nail and enters the game ball entry port 40c of the game member 40 shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the game ball 88 is the first. And flow down the passage 40d to reach the sorting unit 40f. Here, when the momentum of the game ball 88 is good, the game ball 88 rolls in the second passage 40e as it is without being distributed to the first opening 40g by the allocating portion 40f due to inertia. Are discharged from the game ball outlet 40l. Since the first game ball discharge port 40l is opened at the upper right of the normal symbol starting gate 11 provided on the game board 2 shown in FIG. 2, the game ball discharged from the first game ball discharge port 40l. 88 passes through the normal symbol start gate 11 or jumps over the normal symbol start gate 11 and is guided by the obstacle nail, and easily wins the special symbol start electric member 15 through the windmill 33. .
[0034]
  Further, when the game ball 88 enters the game ball entry port 40c of the game member 40, flows down the first passage 40d, and reaches the distribution unit 40f, the game ball 88 has a low momentum of rolling. It rolls from the sorting portion 40f to the first opening portion 40g according to the inclined surface directed to the first opening portion 40g of the sorting portion 40f by gravity, and enters the guide box 40n shown in FIG. 7 from the first opening portion 40g. Enter the ball. The entered game ball 88 falls to the bottom of the guide box 40n, rolls on the inclined protrusion 40r, is guided to the second opening 40i, and is discharged from the second opening 40i to the third passage 40j. Then, it is discharged from the second game ball outlet 40m and flows down toward the windmill 31 shown in FIG. Therefore, the game member 40 can change the flow direction of the game ball 88.
[0035]
  Further, the lid plate 42 of the gaming member 40 is made of a transparent resin plate so that the first passage 40d, the second passage 40e, the sorting portion 40f, the third passage 40j, etc. can be seen. Therefore, the player can observe which path the game ball 88 is distributed to by the distribution unit 40f, and the realism of the game can be enhanced. Note that the gaming member 50 can also perform the same operation as the gaming member 40.
[0036]
  Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a front view showing a gaming member 140 as a modification of the gaming member 40. In the gaming member 140 of the second embodiment, the second gaming ball entry port 40s into which the game ball 88 enters the upper part of the gaming member 40 of the first embodiment is a game ball entry port 40c. It is provided separately. As shown in FIG. 8, the second game ball entry port 40s is also connected to the first passage 40d, and the other structure is the same as the game member 40.
[0037]
  In the second embodiment, the game ball 88 that has entered from the second game ball entry port 40s substantially falls along the first passage 40d from the second game ball entry port 40s. Therefore, the game ball 88 rolls vigorously and reaches the sorting unit 40f. Therefore, the game ball 88 is not distributed to the first opening 40g by the distribution unit 40f due to inertia but rolls on the second passage 40e as it is and is discharged from the first game ball discharge port 40l. Since the first game ball discharge port 40l is opened at the upper right of the normal symbol starting gate 11 provided on the game board 2 shown in FIG. 2, the game ball discharged from the first game ball discharge port 40l. 88 passes through the normal symbol start gate 11 or jumps over the normal symbol start gate 11 and is guided by the obstacle nail, and easily wins the special symbol start electric member 15 through the windmill 33. .
[0038]
  The game ball 88 that has entered the game ball entry port 40c of the game member 40 flows down the first passage 40d and reaches the sorting unit 40f. However, the momentum of the game ball 88 rolling is the second. Since the game ball 88 is weaker than the game ball 88 entering from the game ball entry port 40s, the game ball 88 is moved from the sorting unit 40f to the first opening part according to the inclined surface directed to the first opening part 40g of the sorting unit 40f by gravity. It rolls to 40g and enters the guide box 40n shown in FIG. 7 from the first opening 40g. The entered game ball 88 falls to the bottom of the guide box 40n, rolls on the inclined protrusion 40r, is guided to the second opening 40i, and is discharged from the second opening 40i to the third passage 40j. Then, it is discharged from the second game ball outlet 40m and flows down toward the windmill 31 shown in FIG. Therefore, the game member 40 can change the flow direction of the game ball 88. In the second embodiment, the gaming member 50 may have the same structure as the gaming member 140.
[0039]
  Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 9 is a front view of the game board 202 of the pachinko machine according to the third embodiment, FIG. 10 is a front view of the game member 240 according to the third embodiment, and FIG. FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the gaming member 240 according to the embodiment as viewed obliquely from above, and FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the gaming member 240 according to the third embodiment as viewed from the back. In the third embodiment, the gaming member 240 is provided approximately in the middle between the right end of the gaming area 204 surrounded by the guide rail 203 and the special symbol display device 208, and the gaming member 250 is provided on the left side of the gaming area 204. It is provided approximately in the middle between the end portion and the special symbol display device 208. The gaming member 240 has the same structure as the gaming member 40 as shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, and the gaming member 250 has the same structure as the gaming member 50.
[0040]
  In the third embodiment, the game balls 88 that have jumped into the game ball entry port 240a of the game member 240 are discharged from the first game ball discharge port 240b and lined up when the game ball 88 has good momentum. It becomes easy to win a prize in the upper winning opening 215a of the special symbol starting electric accessory 215 by being guided by the obstacle nail 201. In addition, the game ball 88 jumped into the game ball entry port 240a of the game member 240 is discharged from the second game ball discharge port 240c if the momentum of the game ball 88 is weak, and is guided to the obstacle nails 202 arranged in a row. However, since the lower prize opening 215b is opened and closed at a certain timing, the chances of winning are limited.
[0041]
  In addition, the game ball 88 jumped into the game ball entry port 250a of the game member 250 is discharged from the first game ball discharge port 250b when the game ball 88 has good momentum, and is guided to the obstacle nails 203 arranged in a row. This makes it easier to win a prize in the upper winning opening 215a of the special symbol starting electric accessory 215. In addition, the game ball 88 jumped into the game ball entry port 250a of the game member 250 is discharged from the second game ball discharge port 250c when the momentum of the game ball 88 is weak, and is guided to the obstacle nails 204 arranged in a row. However, since the lower prize opening 215b is opened and closed at a certain timing, the chances of winning are limited.
[0042]
  Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a front view of the game board 302 of the pachinko machine according to the fourth embodiment. In the fourth embodiment, a gaming member 340 having the same structure as the gaming member 40 is provided on the right side surface of the special symbol display device 308, and a gaming member 350 having the same structure as the gaming member 50 is specially provided. They are provided on the left side of the symbol display device 308 and are each configured as a so-called warp passage.
[0043]
  As shown in FIG. 13, when the game ball 88 enters the game ball entry port (warp port) 350a of the game member 350, the game ball 88 is discharged from the first game ball discharge port 350b when the momentum of the game ball 88 is good. It passes through the warp passage 310 and is discharged from the warp outlet 311 to the stage 321. Then, it falls from the stage 321 toward the upper prize opening 315a of the special symbol start electric accessory 315. Therefore, it becomes easy to win a prize in the upper winning opening 315a of the special symbol start electric accessory 315 of the game ball 88. Further, the game balls 88 that have jumped into the game ball entry port (warp port) 350a of the game member 350 are discharged from the second game ball discharge port 350c when the game ball 88 is weak, and are arranged in a row. It is guided to 303 and is guided to the upper prize opening 315a of the special symbol start electric accessory 315.
[0044]
  Further, the game ball 88 that has entered the game ball entry port (warp port) 340 a of the game member 340 is discharged from the first game ball discharge port 340 b when the game ball 88 is strong, and passes through the warp passage 309. Then, it is discharged from the warp outlet 312 to the stage 321. Then, it falls from the stage 321 toward the upper prize opening 315a of the special symbol start electric accessory 315. Therefore, it becomes easy to win a prize in the upper winning opening 315a of the special symbol start electric accessory 315 of the game ball 88. Further, the game balls 88 that have jumped into the game ball entry port (warp port) 340a of the game member 340 are discharged from the second game ball discharge port 340c when the momentum of the game ball 88 is weak, and are arranged in a row. It is guided to 304 and is guided to the upper winning opening 315a of the special symbol start electric accessory 315.
[0045]
  As described above, in the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment, the present invention is applied as the warp passage of the special symbol display device 308, so whether the game ball 88 is discharged to the stage 321 by the momentum of the game ball 88? It is possible to sort out whether or not, and to improve game play.
[0046]
  Needless to say, the present invention is not limited to pachinko machines and can be applied to gaming machines such as pachinko machines. Needless to say, the present invention can be variously modified. For example, the illumination lamps 60 and 61 are not limited to light bulbs, and light emitting diodes may be used. Moreover, the illumination lamps 60 and 61 are not necessarily provided. In the first embodiment, the gaming member 40 is provided with the lid plate 42, but the lid plate 42 is not necessarily provided. Further, in the above-described embodiment, two game ball outlets are provided, but the number is not necessarily limited to two, and any plurality of three, four, etc. may be provided. For example, a branch may be provided in the third passage 40j to increase the number of game ball outlets.
[0047]
【The invention's effect】
  As described above, in the gaming member according to the first aspect of the present invention, the gaming ball that has entered the gaming ball entry port is guided to the distribution part by the first passage, The game ball guided by the second passage from the distribution unit to the first discharge port and having a low flow of momentum rolls down the downward slope surface of the distribution unit,Enter the first opening,The ball enters the third passage and is guided to the second outlet. Therefore, according to the momentum of the flow of the game ball, it is possible to sort to which discharge port the game ball is discharged, and it is possible to change the flow of the game ball.
[0048]
  In addition, in the gaming member of the invention according to claim 2, in addition to the effect of the gaming member according to claim 1, the gaming ball that has entered the game ball entry port provided at the upper end of the gaming member, The game ball that has been guided down to the distribution part by flowing down the first passage and entered the game ball entrance provided on the upper side surface of the game member is placed in the game ball entrance provided at the upper end of the game member. The momentum is guided less than the game ball that entered. Therefore, since the momentum of the game ball flowing down changes depending on which game ball dives into the game ball, the distribution of the game ball to be discharged to which outlet differs, and the flow of the game ball has a change. Can be made.
[0049]
  Further, in the gaming member of the invention according to claim 3, in addition to the effect of the gaming member according to claim 1 or 2, the first discharge port is provided on a substantially central side surface of the gaming member, and the first Since the second discharge port is provided in the lower part of the game member, the flow direction of the game ball can be made different depending on which discharge port the game ball is discharged from.
[0050]
[0051]
  Claims4In the gaming member according to the present invention, claims 1 to3In addition to the effect of the gaming member described in any of the above, the presence of the light can be changed by turning on or blinking the light emitter that can change the light emission mode.
[0052]
  Claims5In the gaming machine according to the invention,The effect similar to the game member in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 4 can be show | played.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1. FIG.
FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 2 of the pachinko machine 1. FIG.
FIG. 3 is a front view of the gaming member 40. FIG.
FIG. 4 is a left side view of the gaming member 40 shown in FIG.
FIG. 5 is a view showing a state in which the cover plate 42 on the surface of the gaming member 40 is peeled off.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the gaming member 40 shown in FIG. 5 as viewed obliquely from above.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the gaming member 40 shown in FIG.
FIG. 8 is a front view showing a gaming member 140 according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 9 is a front view of a game board 202 according to the third embodiment.
FIG. 10 is a front view of a gaming member 240 according to a third embodiment.
FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a gaming member 240 according to a third embodiment viewed obliquely from above.
FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a gaming member 240 according to a third embodiment as viewed from the back.
FIG. 13 is a front view of a game board 302 according to the fourth embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
      1 Pachinko machine
      2 Game board
      3 Guide rail
      4 game areas
      8 Special symbol display device
    11 Normal design starting gate
    12 Normal design starting gate
    15 Special design starting electric machine
    16 Grand Prize Winners
    21 stages
    28 Liquid crystal display
    40 gaming materials
    40a Convex
    40b Convex part
    40c game ball entrance
    40d first passage
    40e second passage
    40f Distribution section
    40g first opening
    40i second opening
    40j Third passage
    40l First game ball outlet
    40m Second game ball outlet
    40n Information box
    40r inclined projection
    40s Second game ball entrance
    41 Substrate
    42 Lid plate
    50 gaming materials
    60, 61 Illuminated lamp
    88 game balls
  140 gaming members
  202 game board
  204 Game area
  208 Special symbol display device
  240 gaming members
  250 gaming materials
  302 Game board
  308 Special symbol display device
  310 Warp passage
  311 Warp Exit
  315 Special design starting electric machine
  315a Upper prize opening
  321 stage
  340 gaming members
  340a Game ball entry (warp)
  340b First game ball outlet
  340c Second game ball outlet
  350 gaming materials
  350a Game ball entry (warp)
  350b First game ball outlet
  350c Second game ball outlet

Claims (5)

Arranged on the surface of the game board from which the game balls flow down, provided with at least one game ball entry port and at least two or more game ball discharge ports for discharging game balls on the surface of the game board A game member that guides the game ball that has entered the game ball entry port to any one of the game ball discharge ports by a distribution unit;
The gaming member is
Provided at the side edge of the game area of the game board,
A first passage for guiding a game ball from the game ball entrance to the distribution unit;
A second passage for guiding a game ball from the distribution unit to a first discharge port among the at least two game ball discharge ports;
A third passage for guiding the game ball from the distribution unit to a second discharge port different from the first discharge port among the at least two game ball discharge ports;
A curved surface is formed at a connection portion between the first passage and the second passage,
The allocating portion is formed at the lowest portion of the curved surface, and a first opening for guiding a game ball to the third passage is provided at a branch portion between the second passage and the third passage. A downward slope surface of a predetermined angle is provided in the direction orthogonal to the communication direction of the first passage and the second passage toward the first opening , and the first game is further provided from the branch portion. A gaming member characterized by having an upward slope toward the ball outlet .   2. The game member according to claim 1, wherein the game ball entry port is provided on an upper end portion and an upper side surface of the game member.   The said 1st discharge port is provided in the approximate center part side surface of the said game member, and said 2nd discharge port is provided in the lower part of the said game member, The Claim 1 or 2 characterized by the above-mentioned. Game members. The game member according to claim 1, further comprising a light emitter capable of changing a light emission mode . A gaming machine comprising the gaming member according to claim 1.

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