JP4117805B2 - Bullet ball machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a ball game machine, and particularly has a feature in a variable pitching device.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In a conventional ball game machine, a display body such as a variable display device is disposed in the game area, and a center accessory is provided so as to surround the display body. The size of the display body is generally 4 to 6 inches, and the display formed on the upper part of the digital display and the center accessory that causes the start winning opening, for example, the electric winning opening such as an electric tulip to be opened. A game ball guiding path for guiding the game ball that has entered the ball opening downward, a so-called warp zone, a stage for receiving the game ball by the game ball guiding path and guiding it to the lower part of the game area, and the like are provided.
[0003]
In particular, a start prize opening (so-called electric tulip) is provided below a variable display device of a so-called Fever type ball and ball game machine called a first type, and a big prize device (so-called attacker) is provided below the start prize opening. This is the current situation.
[0004]
Recently, it has been desired to mount a large-sized variable display device for reasons such as elimination of difficulty in viewing the screen due to complication and diversification of display contents of the variable display device, and improvement in game play. Each gaming machine manufacturer attempts to install a variable display device as large as possible in the game area, for example, about 10 inches in the space of the current game area.
[0005]
However, if a center accessory for a variable display device of about 10 inches is arranged in the game area, the effective space of the game area is reduced. Therefore, for example, when considering the characteristics of the game (dropping the game ball from the top to the bottom), the entrance (including the start prize opening) and the big prize device are located below the game area, that is, below the variable display device. It is preferable to arrange them in a concentrated manner, but if the variable display device is large, it is difficult to arrange the entrances and the like on the left and right, and it is preferable that the large winning device is provided below the game area in the game. In this case, since a large effective space must be secured below the variable display device, it is preferable that the variable display device be as high as possible in the game area. However, if there is no space where the game ball can move to the left and right and a space where some obstacle nails can be placed above the game area, inconvenience will occur in the game.
[0006]
In view of the above circumstances, the space for arranging the big winning device, the winning entrance, the starting winning opening and the like is considerably limited. For this reason, if these are arranged without permission, mechanisms such as a drive unit and a ball guide rod are close to each other, the structure becomes complicated, and there may be inconveniences in terms of production, design, and maintenance.
[0007]
On the other hand, it is conceivable to arrange a large winning device integrally provided with a start winning opening (electric tulip type) to solve the above-mentioned problem, but a normal ball game machine (variable display of 4 to 6 inches) The large prize-winning device (with the device provided) is not applicable because the overall size is large and the game area is significantly reduced, causing trouble in the game. Therefore, it is necessary to reduce the size of the big winning device. For example, when the size is reduced for a ball game machine in which a variable display device of about 10 inches is arranged, the start winning opening and the big winning device are the same as described above. Mechanism parts (drive part, ball guide rod, etc.) are close to each other, making horizontal construction complicated, production side (complication of process), design side (decrease in design freedom), maintenance side (parts replacement difficult) May cause harmful effects.
[0008]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
Accordingly, an object of the invention described in claims 1 and 2 is that it is possible to arrange a large central device in the game area of the game board without causing any adverse effects in terms of production, design, and maintenance. is there.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  In view of the above problems, the invention of claim 1 has been made and is arranged in a game area of a game board.A variable display device capable of variably displaying a symbol, a center accessory formed in a frame having an opening that makes the variable display device visible, and a warp bottle entrance formed on the center accessory A warp spout exit formed inside the opening, a warp spear communicating with the warp spear inlet and the warp spout outlet, and a game ball formed at a lower inner side of the opening and discharged from the warp spout exit And a stage for guiding the lower part of the gaming area while movingA central device;
  It has a movable blade member that can be rotated around one end and an entrance,When certain game conditions are metRotating the movable blade member,EntranceEnlarging the entrance width toA variable pitching device that is in an advantageous state for the player,
  In a ball game machine in which the variable pitching device is provided on the upper surface of the stage,
  In a state where the movable blade member is opened, a game ball can pass between the movable blade member and the entrance, and a probability of entering the game ball into the entrance is reduced. ,
  In a state where the movable blade member is rotated and closed, a game ball cannot pass between the movable blade member and the entrance, and the entrance width to the entrance is increased. The probability of entering a game ball into the entrance is increased.It is a ball game machine characterized by this. With such a configuration, it is possible to eliminate various inconveniences when a large central device is arranged in the game area.
[0010]
Here, the central device includes various examples such as a variable display device constituted by an LCD, an LED, a CRT, a rotating drum, etc., and an accessory such as a sorting device (Kroon).
[0011]
As the predetermined condition here, when the display mode displayed on the variable display device or the like is a predetermined specific display mode, or a game ball enters or passes a predetermined entrance or passage Although cases are exemplified, the present invention is not limited thereto, and various modes can be implemented by those skilled in the art.
[0012]
The variable pitching device here is, for example, a so-called tulip type variable pitching device that opens or closes the pitching entrance by moving a pair of movable wing pieces to the left or right, and opens the opening / closing plate to enter the variable pitching device. Examples include a so-called attacker-type variable pitching device that opens or expands the ball opening, a variable pitching device as a large prize opening called an attacker, and the like. These variable pitching devices are generally operated by an electric actuator such as a solenoid or a motor, but may be configured to operate according to the weight of a game ball or the like. Further, as the variable pitching device, an attacker type start winning opening may be provided. In this case, the drive structure may be the same as a mechanism for opening the opening / closing plate with a solenoid in a prize winning device or the like. The position of the variable pitching device is not limited, although the lower portion of the central device is suitable.
[0013]
  Claim1Described inventionByIt is possible to mount a large-sized variable display device that makes full use of the game area without impairing the game preferences.
[0014]
  Examples of the variable display device include a display body made of a light emitting source such as a light emitting diode for displaying a design, a liquid crystal display panel, a display body made of a CRT, and the like, but are not particularly limited. As the ball game body, any material can be used as long as it allows the game ball to move freely. A flat plate member called a stage is suitable but not limited. Further, the display frame body forms the frame of the above-described display body, but it is preferable that the display frame body is provided on the entire periphery or a part (for example, the upper part) of the display body. Is not limited.The invention according to claim 2 includes a start passage, and a display that variably displays a symbol when a game ball passes through the start passage, and is stopped and displayed on the display. 2. The bullet according to claim 1, wherein when the symbol is a predetermined symbol, the movable blade member is rotated to increase a probability that the game ball enters the entrance. It is a ball game machine.
[0015]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The bullet ball game machine 1 of the specific example 1 which is an embodiment of the present invention is called a Fever machine or first type. As shown in FIG. 1, a game board 2 is detachably mounted on the surface side of the ball game machine 1. In this game board 2, a guide rail 3 for guiding the hit ball is planted in a substantially arc shape, and a region partitioned by this guide rail 3 forms a game region 4. A variable display device 5 as an example of a central device is provided in most of the central portion of the game area 4. As will be described later, the variable display device 5 includes a liquid crystal display device 5a having a 10-inch liquid crystal display body 5b (see FIG. 4), a center accessory 6 having a stage 27 (see FIG. 4) at the bottom, and display control. It includes a substrate and the like. Further, a center accessory 6 is disposed around the variable display device 5, and the detailed structure thereof will be described later. An electric variable pitching device 7 is provided at the center of the stage 27 below the center accessory 6, and an attacker 8 is provided in the game area 4 below. When a game ball is received by the electric variable pitching device 7, the variable display device 5 starts changing the symbol, and when this is stopped and displayed in a specific display mode, for example, 777, the same three-digit number, the special game In this state, the attacker 8 is opened a predetermined number of times. Further, the entrance 9 to the entrance 12 are provided in the vicinity of the attacker 8.
[0016]
In the present embodiment, the variable display device 5 is configured to include the center accessory 6, but is not necessarily configured to include the center accessory 6. Furthermore, the electric variable entrance device 7, the entrance 9 to the entrance 12, and the attacker 8 are each provided with an entrance detection sensor (not shown), which is turned on when a game ball enters. An out port 13 is provided at the lowermost part of the game board 2. Instead of the variable display device 5, various central devices such as a display body such as a large CRT or LED, or a large accessory such as a large croon can be installed.
[0017]
Further, an upper tray member 14 provided with an upper tray 14a and a lower tray member 15 provided with a lower tray 15a are arranged immediately below the game board 2. A speaker 17 is provided on the lower left side of the upper tray 14a to generate a sound effect corresponding to the gaming state. Further, on the right side of the lower tray 15a, a launching handle 18 connected to a game ball launching device (not shown) that ejects a game ball supplied from the upper tray 14a to the game area 4 is provided.
[0018]
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, when the variable display device 5 having the 10-inch large-sized liquid crystal display 5b described above is mounted on the game board 2, naturally, the surroundings of the variable display device 5 such as the passing space of the game ball, etc. The area of the effective area of the game area 4 will be reduced. As an example, it becomes a narrow game area illustrated by the dimensions as shown in FIG. That is, the lateral width of the game area 4 excluding the game ball launch passage (divided by the guide rail 3) of the game board 2 is about 373 mm × 395 mm, and the passing space of the game balls on the left and right of the center accessory 6 is about 22, 29, 30 mm, the width of the area where the game ball constituted by the obstacle nail 16 above the variable display device 5 is easy to enter the warp cage entrance 21 is 140 mm, on the ball guide member 19 disposed at the center and the left side of the center accessory 6 The game ball passage area is 45 mm, and the game ball passage space on the left and right of the ball guide member 19 is 55,58 mm. Therefore, it is difficult to adjust the arrangement of the obstacle nail 16 and the entrance rate to the entrance. Although it is possible to install a ball entrance above the variable display device 5, avoid the cage that guides the game ball entering the ball entrance downward on the back side of the game board 2, avoiding the back parts of the variable display device 5. This is not preferable in terms of structure. In addition, the variable display device 5 is preferably arranged above the game area 4 as much as possible because the game parts such as the entrance and the attacker must be concentrated and arranged below the game area 4. If the display device 5 is disposed further upward, the effective space below the game area 4 is enlarged, but it is difficult to dispose the entrance.
[0019]
Therefore, a plurality of obstacles (such as obstacle nails but not shown) are arranged above the center accessory 6, and as shown in FIG. 4, the game ball falling within the lateral width of the game area 4 is warped. It is configured to make it easier to enter the entrance 21. The game ball that has entered the warp kite inlet 21 flows down onto the stage 27 through the warp kite 22 and the warp kite outlet 23 communicated with the warp kite 22, so that there is a possibility of entering the electric variable pitching device 7. It becomes higher and the taste is increased. By the way, in the conventional ball game machine (not shown), since the game ball is launched at a position where it is easy to enter the starting entrance (not shown), the firing force of the launching device (not shown) is made constant. Even if it is adjusted (fixed), there is a possibility that the firing force may be contrary to the adjustment due to variations in the firing force. Therefore, in some cases, a game ball (not shown) is launched at a position where the possibility of entering the starting entrance (not shown) is extremely low against the player's will, and there is a risk of causing a disadvantage to the player. is there. On the other hand, in the bullet ball game machine 1 of the present embodiment, if the game ball is launched into the game area 4 near the center (that is, the 140 mm area where the game ball can easily enter), As a result, the possibility that the ball enters the warp rod entrance 21 and enters the electric variable entry device 7 is ensured. Therefore, even if there is a variation in the launching force of the launching device (not shown), there is an effect that the possibility that the game ball will enter the electric variable pitching device 7 is extremely low. The specific configuration and operation of the electric variable pitching device 7 will be described in detail later.
[0020]
The center accessory 6 shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 has a symmetrical shape, and is formed in a frame having a large opening 20 that makes the variable display device 5 visible. A pair of warp inlets 21 are arranged side by side at the upper part of the center accessory 6, and a pair of warps 22 communicating with the warp inlet 21 are located inside the frame of the center accessory 6. It is formed in an inverted L-shaped curve (see FIG. 3) and communicates with a pair of warp outlets 23 provided at both ends of the lower portion of the inner wall of the large opening 20 respectively. A start passage 24 is formed in the middle of both side surfaces of the center accessory 6, and a passage sensor 25 is installed in the start passage 24 so that the passage of the game ball can be detected. The ball is ready to drop immediately. On the inner bottom surface of the large opening 20, a stage 27 for receiving game balls discharged from the warp outlet 23 is provided. As shown in FIG. 5, the stage 27 protrudes from the front side of the game board 2 to the back side of the game board 2, so that the bottom surface of the stage 27 is almost located on the back side of the game board 2.
[0021]
  As shown in FIG. 4, a single ball guiding convex portion 26a extends in the longitudinal direction of the stage 27 in the innermost region on the stage 27, and a pair of spherical guiding convex portions 26b extend in parallel to the front thereof. This is cut off on the way. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game ball flowing down from the warp bottle outlet 23 to the stage 27 from colliding with the liquid crystal display surface 5b of the liquid crystal display device 5a installed in the large opening 20 and damaging the game ball. There is an effect that it can be smoothly guided to the electric variable pitching device 7 formed at the center of the stage 27. Therefore, the player always has a sense of expectation that the game ball on the stage 27 will enter the electric variable pitching device 7, and can always enjoy a thrilling game. Note that the ball guiding convex portions 26a and 26b and the electric variable pitching device 7 are not limited to those shown in the drawing, and the shape, structure, position, etc. are also shown in the drawing.ofThe present invention is not limited to this, and various modifications can be made. Further, a digital display 28 is installed at the center of the center accessory 6 above the large opening 20, and four holding lamps 29 for the digital display 28 are installed near the periphery. The digital indicator 28 displays a symbol and the like variably when the game ball passes through the start passage 24, determines the symbol, stops and displays it, and is predetermined when the stopped symbol is a predetermined symbol. Period (for example, 0.5 seconds) electric variable pitching device 7PlayThis is a configuration that makes it easy to enter a technical ball. A holding lamp 39 for the variable display device 5 is installed below the holding lamp 29. A pair of ball guiding members 19 are provided in the lower part in front of the center accessory 6 so that the game ball is guided to the center of the center accessory 6.
[0022]
Here, when entering the electric variable pitching device 7, when the symbol of the variable display device 5 starts variable display and becomes a combination of predetermined symbols, it becomes a big hit. Then, a predetermined number of time-saving functions are added depending on the type of jackpot after the jackpot. That is, the special symbol displayed on the liquid crystal display surface 5b of the variable display device 5 is shortened in variation time, the ordinary symbol displayed on the digital display 28 is also shortened in variation time, and the normal symbol is a hit. The opening time of the start passage 24 is extended by, for example, 4 seconds. For example, in this specific example 1, the number of time reductions is set to 20 times for the special symbol 111, 50 times for the 333, 80 times for the 555, and 100 times for the 777. And, for example, if the next big hit 111 is generated at the 50th time in a short time after a big hit at 777, it is added 50 times (the remainder of the number of short hours when the big hit at 777) plus 20 times (the big hit at 111) (Time reduction number) = 70 time reductions are added. It should be noted that the time-saving remainder added at the time of the last big hit does not necessarily have to be added, and even if it is added, it does not have to be a structure that adds all the time-saving remainders. In this case, whether or not the extra time is added and how many of the extra hours are added may be determined by, for example, lottery after the big hit, or other determination means. May be. Furthermore, information regarding time reduction may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 5b of the variable display device 5, or may be configured to be displayed on another display. By the way, the time shortening of the conventional ball game machine is added to the next game when a big hit occurs in a state where a predetermined number is added depending on a predetermined condition but the time number is not digested. Never happen. As a result, even if the player makes a big hit during the time reduction, the player feels lost if the number of time reductions remains, and there is a possibility that the player may feel uncomfortable. Therefore, as described above, if the configuration is such that the remainder of the time can be added later, there is no possibility that the player will feel uncomfortable and the game's preference can be improved.
[0023]
Next, the electric variable pitching device 7 shown in FIGS. 5 to 8 includes a pitching portion 30 (see FIG. 5) attached to the upper surface of the stage 27, and a driving portion 31 (see FIG. ) (See (b)). As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 (a) and 6 (b), the ball entrance 30 is composed of a pair of movable blade members 32 and 33 and a ball entrance 34 near the center thereof. A game ball that has entered the entrance 34 is configured to be discharged to a ball passage 46 on the back surface of the stage 27. The distance between the upper left and right ends of the entrance 34 and the pair of blade members 32 and 33 is about 15 mm in the normal state shown in FIG. 6A, while FIG. During the operation shown, a slight gap is formed.
[0024]
As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B and FIGS. 7A and 7B, the stage 27 is provided with rotation shaft holes 35 and 36, and the rotation shafts 37 and 38 are inserted into the rotation shaft holes 35 and 36, respectively. In addition, each of the blade members 32 and 33 is fixed to the upper end portions of the rotating shafts 37 and 38 (see FIG. 8). Further, the diameters of the rotation shaft holes 35 and 36 are formed to be slightly larger than the diameters of the rotation shafts 37 and 38, and the rotation shafts 37 and 38 inserted into the rotation shaft holes 35 and 36 can rotate. It is free.
[0025]
As shown in FIG. 8, the drive unit 31 located on the back surface of the stage 27 includes cams 40 and 41 fixed to the lower ends of the rotating shafts 37 and 38, a case 43 for fixing the electromagnet 42, The slide plate 44 is located in the case 43 and slides left and right in conjunction with the on / off operation of the electromagnet 42, a cover 45 covering the case 43, and other various accessories.
[0026]
Further, as shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, a ball passage 46 corresponding to the entrance 34 of the entrance 30 is provided, and the game balls that enter the entrance 34 of the entrance 30 are discharged. It is configured to let you.
[0027]
The ball entrance portion 30 is attached to the surface of the stage 27, and is fixed by aligning the ball entrance 34 and the ball passageway 46 penetrating the back surface side of the stage 27. The blade members 32 and 33 are close to the stage 27 surface with a slight margin. As shown in FIG. 8, cams 40 and 41 are fixed to the other ends of the rotating shafts 37 and 38, and shaft pins 40 a and 41 a are projected from the cams 40 and 41, respectively. The shafts 49 and 50 of the bearing portions 47 and 48 provided on both sides are rotatably attached to the shafts 49 and 50, respectively.
[0028]
As shown in FIG. 8, a cylindrical cavity 42a is provided at the center of the bottom surface of the electromagnet 42, and a plunger 52 is inserted from the cavity 42a via a coil spring 51 so as to protrude and retract. A flange 52a is formed at the lowermost part of the plunger 52. A fitting recess 53 for fitting the flange 52a is provided at the lower part of the back surface of the slide plate 44, and the shaft pins 40a and 41a of the cams 40 and 41 are engaged with the upper part of the front surface of the slide plate 44. Bearing portions 47 and 48 for mating are formed.
[0029]
As shown in FIG. 8, slide grooves 56 and 57 for moving the slide plate 44 are provided at both ends of the case 43, and the electromagnet 42 is fixed in the case 43. The slide plate 44 is located in the case 43 except for the bearing portions 47 and 48, and the cover 45 is fixed below the slide grooves 56 and 57 at both ends of the case 43. Spacers 54 and 55 are formed on the front side of the cover 45. The bearing portions 47 and 48 of the slide plate 44 are positioned on the slide grooves 56 and 57, respectively, and can slide while being regulated on these.
[0030]
The operation of the electric variable pitching device 7 will be described. When the electromagnet 42 is off (see FIGS. 6A and 7A), the plunger 52 is located on the left side and the slide plate 44 is also waiting on the left side of the case 43 (see FIG. 7A). Therefore, the wing members 32 and 33 are in an open state, and a game ball that moves between the wing members 32 and 33 may enter the entrance 34, but the probability is low. There is a high possibility of passing through the left and right sides of the entrance ball width (about 12.5 mm) (see FIG. 6A). On the other hand, when the electromagnet 42 is turned on, the plunger 52 moves to the right by the attractive force of the electromagnet 42, and the slide plate 44 fitted to the flange 52a also moves to the right. In other words, when viewed from the plane, it moves in the Y direction in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 6B, the shaft pins 40a and 41a inserted in the bearing portions 47 and 48 of the slide plate 44 rotate while moving upward, and the cams 40 and 41 also rotate. The rotation shafts 37 and 38 fixed to each of these also rotate inward. By this rotation, the blade members 32 and 33 are rotated while their lower end portions are close to each other inwardly, so that the blade members 32 and 33 are close to the upper right portion of the entrance 34. It becomes a state. Accordingly, the blade members 32 and 33 are in a closed state (the width of the upper end portions of the blade members 32 and 33 is about 54.5 mm), and the game balls can be guided to the entrance 34 by the blade members 32 and 33. (See FIG. 6 (b)). Specifically, in the state shown in FIG. 6A, the entrance width to the entrance 34 is the entrance width of the entrance 34, that is, about 12.5 mm. In the state shown, the entrance width is about 54.5 mm by the blade members 32 and 33, and the entrance width of the entrance 34 is effectively expanded. As described above, the electric variable pitching device 7 has a function as a device having an obstacle of a game ball in the vicinity of the normal pitching entrance 34, although it is one device by changing its appearance. This makes it possible to have a function as a variable pitching device with a high pitching probability.
[0031]
As described above, when the symbol of the digital display 28 stops at a predetermined symbol, the electromagnet 42 is turned on, and the game ball can easily enter the electric variable pitching device 7. When a game ball enters the entrance 34, each of the three-digit symbols of the variable display device 5 starts to fluctuate, and when the combination of these symbols becomes a predetermined combination, a big hit state is obtained. . When the jackpot is reached, a special game is started such that the attacker 8 opens a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time.
[0032]
  As described above, the game ball that has entered the warp entrance 21 passes through the warp 22 and is discharged from the warp exit 23. A ball may enter the mouths 9-12. On the other hand, the game ball that has entered the start passage 24 is detected by the passage sensor 25 and falls to the lower game area 4. When the game ball is detected by the passage sensor 25, the number of the digital display 28 is variably displayed, and when the stopped number is a predetermined number (for example, 7), the blade member 32 of the electric variable pitching device 7, 33 for a predetermined time (eg 0.5 seconds)CloseIt is comprised so that.
[0033]
The operational effects of the variable pitching device 7 configured as described above will be described. The game ball discharged from the warp spout outlet 23 is linearly guided by the ball guiding convex portions 26a and 26b. Then, the stage 27 is idled and the traveling direction is changed to the front direction, and finally the vicinity of the electric variable pitching device 7 is idled. When the blade members 32 and 33 are open, the ball enters the ball entrance 34 or passes through its side surface and falls below the center accessory 6. When the blade members 32 and 33 are closed, there is a high possibility of entering the entrance 34. Therefore, unlike the conventional one in which the game balls are easily accumulated due to the flat stage, the possibility that the game balls discharged from each of the warp hook outlets 23 on both sides collide is reduced, and the game balls on the stage 27 are reduced. There is an excellent effect of smoothing the flow. For example, depending on the structure, the game ball discharged from one warp spear outlet 23 may enter the ball guide protrusions 26 a and 26 b on the other warp spout outlet 23 side and move from the other warp spear outlet 23. There is also a risk of collision with the game balls that have been discharged. However, the game ball still reciprocates between the one ball guiding convex portion 26a, 26b and the other ball guiding convex portion 26a, 26b, and the momentum is weakened. Finally, the ball enters the entrance 34 of the electric variable entrance device 7 or falls below the center accessory 6. Therefore, there is an excellent effect that the expectation to enter the entrance 34 of the electric variable entrance device 7 is enhanced and the possibility that the game balls are bounced due to the collision between the game balls is reduced. Although the blade members 32 and 33 have a symmetric configuration, the entrance rate can be varied by applying various changes such as only one movable part or driving each other independently. It is also possible to change it.
[0034]
An electric variable pitching device 7 ', which is a modification of the electric variable pitching device 7 of Example 1, will be described with reference to FIG. On the stage 27 ′ of the electric variable pitching device 7 ′, pitching ports 60 ′ and 61 ′ are provided on the left and right, and the pitching port 34 ′ is arranged at the center of the blade members 32 ′ and 33 ′. The movable range of the blade members 32 ′ and 33 ′ is expanded so that two states of reverse letter C and letter C can be taken. Further, obstacle protrusions 62 'and 63' are arranged immediately above the entrances 60 'and 61', and guide plate members 64 'and 65' are installed near the middle of the upper portions of the blade members 32 'and 33'. Has been. With these configurations, the game balls are guided to the entrance 34 'and the entrances 60' and 61 ', so that it is possible to further enhance the taste and diversity of the game. In addition, in FIG. 9, about the components corresponding to the electrically-driven variable pitching apparatus 7, those numbers are attached | subjected with a dash and description is abbreviate | omitted.
[0035]
A configuration of a game board 2 ″, which is a modification of the game board 2 of Example 1, will be described with reference to FIG. 10. In this modification, the center accessory 6 ′ is widened to the left and right of the game area 4 ′, Accordingly, the liquid crystal display body 5b of the variable display device 5 ′ is also widened, and in this specific example, the left and right sides are each about 25 mm longer than the normal 10 inch liquid crystal display body 5b. The structure is such that the space for passing the game balls on the left and right sides of the object 6 disappears, and the game balls cannot pass therethrough, so the starting passage 24 and the passage sensor 25 in FIG. Thus, in this modification, five warp pad entrances 21a 'to 21e' are provided to secure a passage for the game ball, which opens to the upper part of the center accessory 6 and is located in the center of the center accessory 6. Warp to the department A warp rod 22b ′ corresponding to the inlet 21c ′ is provided independently of the warp rod 22 ′, while the warp rod inlets 21a ′ and 21b ′ are provided on the left side of the center accessory 6 and the warp bottle inlet 21d ′ and the right side thereof. 21e 'is communicated with the warp kite 22'.The warp kite inlets 21a' and 21e 'are provided at the upper left and rightmost end portions of the game area 4, and the warp kite inlets 21b', 21c 'and 21d. The game balls that did not enter 'flow down the upper wall surface of the center object 6 and enter them. Therefore, all the game balls enter one of the warp trap entrances 21a' to 21e '. In Fig. 10, parts corresponding to the game board 2 shown in Fig. 2 are marked with a dash and their description is omitted. Distinguish Therefore, where the game board 2 ", the electric variable ball entrance device 7", and the stage 27 '. In addition, as another different modification, it is good also as a structure where the path | route where a game ball is induced | guided | derived by a warp bag entrance is made different.
[0036]
The operation and effect of the above-described modification will be described. The game ball that has entered the central warp cage 21c ′ is dropped directly below the game area 4 ′ via the warp cage 22b ′ and does not play on the stage 27 ″. The game balls that have entered ', 21b', 21d ', and 21e' flow down the warp cage 22 'and are guided to the stage 27 ". The subsequent operation is as described above in the first specific example. Therefore, even if the left and right sides of the variable display device 5 ′ are widened and the left and right sides of the game area 4 ′ are closed, all of the launched game balls can enter any of the warp trap entrances 21a ′ to 21e ′. Since it is possible to enter the electric variable pitching device 7 ″, the attacker 8 ′, the other pitching ports 9 ′ to 12 ′, and the out port 13 ′, the center accessory 6 ′ without any inconvenience in terms of games. Further, the liquid crystal display device 5 ′ can be further enlarged, and the game content displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 ′ can be enhanced. The electric variable pitching device 7 on the stage 27 ″ of the center accessory 6 ′. It is possible to secure a space for mounting other entrances and other parts, and by combining these, etc., it is possible to increase the size of the variable display device 5 ′ and improve the game preference.
[0041]
Although the present embodiment has been described above, it is obvious that the configuration of the present invention can be appropriately modified without departing from the technical idea of the present invention, and such a modification also belongs to the technical scope of the present invention. is there. For example, the shape, structure, combination with other members, and the like of the electric variable pitching device 7, 107, 207 are not limited to the embodiments, and various forms can be mentioned by those skilled in the art. Further, the central device is not limited to the variable display device, and may be an accessory such as a sorting device such as a croon. In addition, the structure which moved the attackers 8 and 108 as a big winning opening to the stages 27 and 127 is also possible. In this case, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 11, there is a free space in the place where the attackers 8 and 108 existed, and there is a degree of freedom in the arrangement of game members, such as obstacle nails and starting openings. There is an excellent effect that increases.
[0042]
Furthermore, the present invention can be applied to various ball game machines such as a so-called right property and a model called a general electric role, an arrangement ball game machine, a model having a probability variation function, and the like.
[0043]
【The invention's effect】
According to the first and second aspects of the invention, a large central device can be arranged in the game area of the game board without causing any adverse effects on the production, design, and maintenance aspects.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a bullet ball game machine according to a first specific example of an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a front view of a game board of the same ball game machine.
FIG. 3 is a front view of a center character of the same ball game machine.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the center accessory.
FIG. 5 is a plan view of the vicinity of the electric variable pitching device of the center accessory.
6A is a plan view of the electric variable pitching device at a normal time, and FIG. 6B is a plan view of the electric variable pitching device at the time of operation.
7A is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 6A, and FIG. 7B is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. 6B.
FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of the electric variable pitching device.
FIG. 9 is a plan view of a modified example of the electric variable pitching device.
FIG. 10 is a front view of a modified example of the game board of the ball game machine of the first specific example..

Claims (2)

A variable display device arranged in a game area of the game board and capable of variably displaying a symbol, a center accessory formed in a frame having an opening that makes the variable display device visible, and the center accessory A warp soot inlet formed in an upper portion, a warp soot outlet formed inside the opening, a warp soot communicating with the warp soot inlet and the warp soot outlet, and formed in a lower portion inside the opening. A stage that includes a stage that guides the game ball discharged from the warp spout exit to the lower side of the game area while moving ,
And one end portion in the axial and a rotatable and has been movable blade member and ball entrance port, thereby rotating the movable blade member when a predetermined game condition is satisfied, the input to the ball entrance opening A variable pitching device that expands the ball width and makes it advantageous for the player,
In a ball game machine in which the variable pitching device is provided on the upper surface of the stage ,
In a state where the movable blade member is opened, a game ball can pass between the movable blade member and the entrance, and a probability of entering the game ball into the entrance is reduced. ,
In a state where the movable blade member is rotated and closed, a game ball cannot pass between the movable blade member and the entrance, and the entrance width to the entrance is increased. Thus, a ball game machine characterized in that a probability of entering a game ball into the entrance is high . A start passage, and a display that displays a stop by variably displaying a symbol when a game ball passes through the start passage,
If symbols stopped and displayed on the display device is a pattern in which predetermined feature that you said movable blade member becomes higher ball entrance probability game ball into the entering sphere mouth rotated The bullet ball game machine according to claim 1.

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