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JP4154691B2
JP4154691B2 JP2003117547A JP2003117547A JP4154691B2 JP 4154691 B2 JP4154691 B2 JP 4154691B2 JP 2003117547 A JP2003117547 A JP 2003117547A JP 2003117547 A JP2003117547 A JP 2003117547A JP 4154691 B2 JP4154691 B2 JP 4154691B2
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【0001】
【発明の属する技術分野】
この発明は、遊技機の入賞装置に関し、更に詳細には、入賞口から入賞空間に入った遊技球が特別入賞領域に通入することで、遊技者にとって有利な特別遊技が成立する遊技機の入賞装置に関するものである。
【0002】
【従来の技術】
例えば、所謂羽根モノと称される第2種パチンコ遊技機は、パチンコ球(遊技球)が通入する入賞口を所定条件で開閉する羽根状や扉状等の開閉部材と、種々の遊技部品が配置され、該入賞口から流入するパチンコ球に多彩な動きをさせる入賞空間と、該入賞空間に流入したパチンコ球が最終的に通出する一般入賞領域および特別入賞領域とを備えた入賞装置を備えている。ここで、前記特別遊技状態では、前記入賞空間(入賞口)への10個のパチンコ球が通入するか、前記開閉部材の18回の開閉または特別入賞領域へのパチンコ球の通入の何れかが満たされたことを1回のラウンド終了条件とし、各ラウンド中に前記特別入賞領域にパチンコ球が通入するのをラウンド継続条件として設定され、ラウンド毎にラウンド継続条件を満たせば、最大で15回(15ラウンド)まで継続して行ない得るようになっている。すなわち、特別遊技状態において、遊技者はラウンド継続条件を満たし、より多くの賞球を獲得し得るよう期待して遊技を楽しんでいる。
【0003】
また、前記特別入賞領域にパチンコ球が最初に通入した際に、所要の制御条件に従って前記ラウンド継続条件を満たし易いラウンド数(継続ラウンド)を選択決定するようにしたものも提案されている。この場合には、前記入賞空間内にパチンコ球を所定位置に停留させ得る可動式の停留部材を配設し、前記継続ラウンド中において、該停留部材を動作させて1個のパチンコ球を所定位置に停留させると共に、所定条件後に当該停留部材を動作させて停留していたパチンコ球を前記特別入賞領域に向けて案内して通入させ、ほぼ確実にラウンド継続条件を満たすよう構成されている。また、前記特別遊技状態において、ラウンドの途中で前記特別入賞領域にパチンコ球が通入すると前記ラウンド終了条件が成立するため、入賞空間(入賞口)にパチンコ球が10個通入する前に次のラウンドに移行して遊技者の獲得賞球数が減少することになる。そこで、前記特別入賞領域へのパチンコ球の通入を阻止する可動式の規制部材を前記入賞空間内に配設し、前記継続ラウンド中においては、該規制部材を動作して特別入賞領域へのパチンコ球の通入を阻止して、遊技者に最大限特別遊技状態を楽しませ得るよう構成したものもある(例えば、特許文献1参照)。
【0004】
【特許文献1】
特開2000−217976号公報
【0005】
【発明が解決しようとする課題】
しかしながら、前記入賞空間に前記停留部材および規制部材を配設することで、前記入賞装置を構成する部材点数の増大を招き、組付け作業が煩雑になると共に、コストが増大する欠点が指摘される。また、前記停留部材および規制部材の夫々は、各部材を駆動するための駆動手段が夫々独立して配設されており、コストが嵩む問題がある。更に、前記入賞装置の大きさには限界があると共に、該入賞装置の大部分は前記入賞空間として形成されて多彩な遊技演出を行ない得るよう構成されるため、当該入賞装置に、前記複数の駆動手段等の大型部材を設置可能なスペースを確保し難い問題がある。
【0006】
【発明の目的】
本発明は、前述した従来の技術に内在している前記課題に鑑み、これを好適に解決するべく提案されたものであって、特別遊技状態を所要に応じて継続させて遊技の興趣を高め得ると共に、構成部品数を削減してコストを低減し得る遊技機の入賞装置を提供することを目的とする。
【0007】
【課題を解決するための手段】
前記課題を克服し、所期の目的を好適に達成するため、本発明に係る遊技機の入賞装置は、
遊技球(S)が通入し得る球入口(15,15)を開閉可能な開閉部材(16,16)と、前記球入口(15,15)の下方に位置して所要の奥行きを有する入賞空間(25)と、前方へ向け下方に傾斜して前記入賞空間(25)の底面をなす傾斜面(27)の前側に設けられ、前記入賞空間(25)に流入した遊技球(S)の通入を許容する特別入賞領域(22)および一般入賞領域(23)とからなり、前記入賞空間(25)に流入した遊技球(S)が前記特別入賞領域(22)に通入することにより、遊技者に有利な特別遊技状態を成立させるようになっている遊技機の入賞装置において、
前記入賞空間(25)の奥側から前記傾斜面(27)の前端縁まで延出して該入賞空間(25)の一部をなし、その前部が前記特別入賞領域(22)に臨む位置で前記傾斜面(27)より上方へ突出し得るよう揺動自在に支持した可動部材(50)と、
前記可動部材(50)に連繋接続され、該可動部材(50)を前記傾斜面(27)と略同一平面上に位置する基準位置および該可動部材(50)の前部が該傾斜面(27)より上方へ突出する停留位置の間で揺動させる駆動手段(54)と、
前記入賞空間(25)における前記可動部材(50)の後方に配設され、該入賞空間(25)に通入した遊技球(S)を可動部材(50)に向けて案内する誘導部(36)とを備え、前記特別遊技状態の成立に伴い、前記駆動手段(54)を駆動して前記可動部材(50)を前記基準位置から前記停留位置に揺動して保持することで、前記傾斜面(27)を流下する遊技球(S)を上方へ突出した該可動部材(50)により規制して特別入賞領域(22)への通入を阻止すると共に、前記誘導部(36)により可動部材(50)に案内された遊技球(S)を該可動部材(50)の後端部側へ停留させ得るよう構成したことを特徴とする。
【0008】
また、前記可動部材(50)に、前記停留位置から基準位置に揺動した際に後端部側に停留していた前記遊技球(S)を、該可動部材(50)に沿って前記特別入賞領域(22)に向けて流下させ得る案内部(50b)を形成することも可能である。
【0009】
更に、前記停留位置に保持した前記可動部材(50)の後端部側に停留した遊技球(S)の後方および左右方向への移動を規制する規制部(36a)を前記誘導部(36)に設けるようにしてもよい。
【0010】
更にまた、前記可動部材(50)の後端部側に、該可動部材(50)を前記停留位置に保持して停留させた遊技球(S)の前方移動を規制する第2の規制部(52)を設けることもできる。
【0011】
そして、前記第2の規制部(52)は、前記可動部材(50)を駆動する前記駆動手段(54)と連繋されたストッパ部材(52)であって、該可動部材(50)を前記停留位置に保持した際に、当該可動部材(50)に開口した孔部(50a)から該ストッパ部材(52)が上方に突出して、可動部材(50)の後端部側に停留された遊技球(S)の前方移動を規制することも可能である。
【0012】
また、前記可動部材(50)に当接する第1連繋部(58a)と、前記ストッパ部材(52)に当接する第2連繋部(58b)とから構成されて前記駆動手段(54)により回動される伝達手段(57)を備え、前記ストッパ部材(52)は、一端が回動可能に支持された支持部(53a)と、該支持部(53a)の他端に形成されて前記可動部材(50)の孔部(50a)から上方に突出する突出部(53b)とから略L字型に形成され、前記駆動手段(54)により前記伝達手段(57)を回動した際に、前記可動部材(50)が前記第1連繋部(58a)に押し上げられて前記停留位置に揺動され、その後前記ストッパ部材(52)が前記第2連繋部(58b)に押し上げられて前記突出部(53b)が当該可動部材(50)の孔部(50a)から突出するようにしてもよい。
【0013】
【作用】
本発明は、入賞空間に配設された可動部材を、該入賞空間の底面をなす傾斜面と略同一平面上に位置する基準位置と、該傾斜面より上方に突出する停留位置との間を揺動するよう構成することにより、単一の可動部材で遊技球を所定位置に停留させ得ると共に、遊技球の特別入賞領域への通入を阻止し得るようになるので、入賞装置を構成する構成部品数を削減してコストの低減を図り得る。また構成部品数を少なくすることで、入賞装置の組付け作業が容易になり、作業時間の短縮を図り得る。更に、前記可動部材に案内部を形成することにより、該可動部材を停留位置から基準位置に揺動した際に、停留していた遊技球を特別入賞領域に確実に通入させることができる。更にまた、規制部および第2の規制部を設けることにより、確実に遊技球を停留させ得る。また、前記第2の規制部としてのストッパ部材を、前記可動部材と同一の駆動手段により揺動するよう構成することで、嵩張る駆動手段の配設数を低減させて入賞空間を広く確保し得るようになると共に、コストの低減を図り得る。
【0014】
【発明の実施の形態】
次に、本発明に係る遊技機の入賞装置につき、好適な実施例を挙げて、添付図面を参照しながら以下詳細に説明する。
【0015】
(パチンコ機の遊技盤について)
先ず、図1に略示されるパチンコ機(遊技機)の遊技盤Jについて要約説明すると、該遊技盤Jでは、その前面に取着された略円形状に湾曲形成したレール10により囲まれた遊技領域Iにおいて、その略中央部に実施例に係る入賞装置Mが配置される。また入賞装置Mより下側の遊技領域Iにおける左右方向の略中央位置には、第1始動入賞具N1が配設されると共に、該第1始動入賞具N1の左右両側に離間して第2始動入賞具N2が夫々配設されている。各始動入賞具N1,N2は、入賞装置Mに対する所定の始動条件を成立させるものであって、通常遊技状態においては、第1始動入賞具N1は、その内部に配設されたスイッチ(図示せず)でパチンコ球(遊技球)Sの入賞を検出することにより、入賞装置Mの後述する開閉部材16,16を2回開閉動させ、また第2始動入賞具N2は、その内部に配設された図示しないスイッチがパチンコ球Sの入賞を検出することにより、開閉部材16,16を1回開閉動させるよう設定されている。なお、遊技領域Iの適宜位置には、風車とも称されてパチンコ球Sの流下方向を変更する案内車11や、遊技状態に応じて照射パターンが変更制御される電飾装置12等が配設される。
【0016】
(入賞装置の本体について)
前記入賞装置Mは、図1または図3に示すように、本体13の外周部に設けたフランジ状の基枠体14を介して遊技盤Jに装着セットするようになっている。この本体13は、パチンコ球Sの通入出経路を形成すると共に各種部材を装着するために、その全体が複合組立式の筺型化されたものであって、適宜デザイン形状に形成される。前記本体13の上部左右位置には、パチンコ球S用の入賞口(球入口)15,15が形成されると共に、該入賞口15,15を開閉してパチンコ球Sを2方向から本体13内に入賞可能にする左右一組の開閉部材16,16が配設されている。そして、前記本体13の内部における前記開閉部材16,16の下方位置には、前方に開口すると共に所要の奥行きを有する入賞空間25が画成され、前記入賞口15,15に通入したパチンコ球Sは該入賞空間25に流入するよう構成してある。更に、前記本体13の前側下方位置には、前記入賞空間25に流入したパチンコ球Sを、前記遊技盤Jの裏側に通出させる特別入賞領域22および一般入賞領域23,23が夫々設けられている。そして、前記特別入賞領域22にパチンコ球Sが通入した場合には、遊技者に有利な特別遊技状態に移行するよう構成される。
【0017】
前記特別遊技状態では、前記入賞空間25(入賞口15,15)に10個のパチンコ球Sが通入するか、前記開閉部材16,16の18回の開閉または特別入賞領域22へのパチンコ球Sの通入の何れかが満たされたことを1回のラウンド終了条件とし、各ラウンド中に前記特別入賞領域22にパチンコ球Sが通入するのをラウンド継続条件として設定され、ラウンド毎にラウンド継続条件を満たせば、最大で15回(ラウンド)まで継続して行ない得るよう構成される。また、実施例では、前記特別入賞領域22にパチンコ球Sが最初に通入した際に、所要の制御条件に従って、略確実に継続されるラウンド数を選択決定するよう構成されており、この選択されたラウンドを、前記本体13の上部位置に形成した表示部21に表示して遊技者に報知するよう構成されている(図1または図2参照)。なお、本実施例では、前記選択されるラウンドとして、1ラウンド、7ラウンド、15ラウンドの3種類を設定してある。すなわち、7ラウンドが選択された場合には、1〜6ラウンドまでが前記ラウンド継続条件を満たし易い制御がなされるラウンド(継続ラウンド)に設定されると共に、最後の継続ラウンドの次のラウンド以降(7ラウンド以降)は該制御がなされないラウンド(通常ラウンド)に設定され、略確実に7ラウンドまでは継続されるよう構成される。ここで、継続ラウンドとは、{(選択されたラウンド)−(1ラウンド)}を云い、通常ラウンドとは、最後の継続ラウンドの次のラウンド以降を云う。従って、1ラウンドが選択された場合には、1ラウンド目から前記通常ラウンドが開始され、15ラウンドが選択された場合には、1〜14ラウンドまでが前記継続ラウンドとして設定されて、この場合は、15ラウンド目のみが通常ラウンドとなる。
【0018】
(開閉部材について)
前記両開閉部材16,16は、左右対称な構造、形状に成形された内外方向への傾動形態とされて、前記本体13の裏側に配設された第1ソレノイド17,17を駆動源とする第1駆動機構18により開閉動作するよう構成される。すなわち、開閉部材16,16は、図2において2点鎖線で示す起立対向位置が通常の閉鎖状態とされ、その上端が外向きに傾倒した図中の実線位置が開放状態とされて、第1駆動機構18により両開閉部材16,16を閉鎖状態と開放状態とに同時に傾動変化して前記入賞口15,15を開閉するようになっている。従って、各開閉部材16の夫々が開放状態にある場合に、前記遊技領域Iを流下するパチンコ球Sが、前記入賞口15,15を介して本体13の内部(入賞空間25)へ流入可能となる。
【0019】
図2に示すように、前記本体13における前記両開閉部材16,16の間には、略中央位置が上方に突出する球受け台19が形成されると共に、該球受け台19における左右両端部には、前記入賞空間25に連通する案内出口20,20が開設されている。すなわち、前記開閉部材16,16が開放状態に傾動した際に、前記入賞口15,15に通入したパチンコ球Sは、直接または球受け台19を転動した後に、前記案内出口20,20の何れか一方から前記入賞空間25に流入する。なお、各案内出口20には、パチンコ球Sの通過を検出する球検出センサ(図示せず)が配設されており、入賞空間25へのパチンコ球Sの通入を検出すると共に、所定数(例えば10球)の賞球が払い出されるようになっている。
【0020】
(入賞空間について)
前記入賞空間25は、図2または図3に示すように、前方に開口する略矩形箱状に形成されて前記本体13の大部分を占有するよう構成されると共に、該空間25の上下方向の略中央位置に形成された仕切板(仕切部)28により、上部入賞空間26aと下部入賞空間26bとに仕切られている。なお、前記下部入賞空間26b(入賞空間25)の底面をなす傾斜面27は、前方へ向けて下方に傾斜すると共に、該傾斜面27の前端縁と本体13の前板13a,13aとの間は所要の間隔離間するよう設定されて、該傾斜面27の前側に、前記特別入賞領域22および一般入賞領域23,23の夫々が上方に向けて開口するよう構成されている。すなわち、前記下部入賞空間26b内に流入したパチンコ球Sは、前記傾斜面27に沿って前記特別入賞領域22および一般入賞領域23,23に向けて転動するようになっている。
【0021】
ここで、前記傾斜面27における前端縁の全長に亘って1つの一般入賞領域23が開口するよう形成され、該一般入賞領域23の内部に、該傾斜面27における前端縁の略中央位置を通過するように左右方向に往復移動可能に構成された樋部材70(後述)に、前記特別入賞領域22が設けられている。すなわち、樋部材70を挟む両側に夫々一般入賞領域23,23が開口している。また、前記傾斜面27における左右方向の略中央位置には、前記下部入賞空間26b(入賞空間25)の一部をなす後述の可動傾斜板(可動部材)50が上下方向に揺動可能に配設されて、前記樋部材70(特別入賞領域22)が略中央位置に到来した際に、該可動傾斜板50が特別入賞領域22に対して前後に整列するよう設定されている(図2参照)。なお、前記傾斜面27の前端縁は、その略中央位置が前側に向かって膨出している(図5または図6参照)。
【0022】
図3または図4に示すように、前記仕切板28は、前記入賞空間25の略前側半分を上下に遮蔽する寸法に設定され、前記案内出口20,20から入賞空間25に流入するパチンコ球Sは、先ず上部入賞空間26a内に通入して仕切部28上に落下し、該仕切板28を転動して下部入賞空間26bに案内されるようになっている。また、前記仕切板28は、前記案内出口20,20の下方に臨む位置に形成されて、後方に向けて下方に傾斜する左右の第1傾斜通路30,30と、該第1傾斜通路30,30の後端部側に対応的に形成されて後方に向けて下方傾斜する左右の第2傾斜通路32,32と、左右の第1傾斜通路30,30の間を接続する連絡部29とから構成される。なお、前記第1傾斜通路30,30は、前記入賞空間25の奥行きの略半分の長さ寸法に設定されている。また、前記連絡部29は、左右方向の略中央位置で上方に突出すると共に、前側に向けて下方傾斜するよう形成され、該連絡部29に到来したパチンコ球Sを、前記第1傾斜通路30,30に向けて案内するようになっている。
【0023】
ここで、前記各第2傾斜通路32は、図4(a),(b)に示すように、対応の第1傾斜通路30に対して前記入賞空間25の左右を画成する隔壁13d,13dに近接する方向に変位した位置に夫々形成され、各第1傾斜通路30の後端部は前記傾斜面27の上方で開口して、後述する流路変更部材60,60の上方に臨むよう構成される。すなわち、左側に形成された第1傾斜通路30に対しては、該第1傾斜通路30の延在方向から左方向に変位した位置に左側の第2傾斜通路32が位置し、右側に形成された第1傾斜通路30に対しては、該第1傾斜通路30の延在方向から右方向に変位した位置に右側の第2傾斜通路32が位置している。
【0024】
図4(a),(b)に示すように、前記第2傾斜通路32,32の傾斜下端部側には、側方から左右方向の略中央位置に向けて下方傾斜する第3傾斜通路34,34が夫々形成されており、該第2傾斜通路32,32を転動するパチンコ球Sは、該第3傾斜通路34,34に向けて案内される。また、前記第3傾斜通路34,34の傾斜下端部は所要距離だけ離間しており、該第3傾斜通路34,34を転動したパチンコ球Sは、両傾斜下端部側から前記傾斜面27から所要高さだけ上方に突出する段状の誘導部36上に落下するよう構成されている(図5または図6参照)。前記誘導部36の前端部における前記第3傾斜通路34,34の離間部位と前後に整列する部位には、パチンコ球Sが落下し得る切欠部36aが後方に向けて凹むように切り欠かれており、該切欠部36aに前記可動傾斜板50が臨んでいる。すなわち、前記第3傾斜通路34,34から誘導部36上に落下したパチンコ球Sは、前記切欠部36aから可動傾斜板50の奥側に向けて案内される。ここで、前記切欠部36aを画成する壁部は、前記可動傾斜板50の奥側に到来したパチンコ球Sの後方および左右両側方への移動を規制する規制部として機能している。なお、図4〜図6に示すように、前記第3傾斜通路34,34の前面には、前記誘導部36の切欠部36aを挟む位置に規制片34a,34aが前側に向けて所定長さで延出するよう夫々形成されており、前記第1傾斜通路30,30の後端部から落下したパチンコ球Sが、切欠部36aに到達しないよう構成してある。
【0025】
(可動式の遊技部品について)
前記入賞空間25内には、複数の可動式の遊技部品40,50,60,70が配設されて、前記入賞空間25内に流入したパチンコ球Sが各遊技部品40,50,60,70に接触した際に、その転動方向を変化して遊技演出を行なうようになっている。なお、本実施例においては、前記可動式の遊技部品は、前記入賞空間25における略中央位置に配設される振分け部材40と、下部入賞空間25b(入賞空間25)の底面の一部をなす可動傾斜板50と、前記傾斜面27に近接配置される流路変更部材60,60と、前記特別入賞領域22を画成する樋部材70である。
【0026】
(振分け部材について)
前記振分け部材40は、図2または図3に示すように、遊技者に馴染みのあるキャラクタを模した本体部41と、前記本体部41の背面側で支持されて前後方向に揺動可能な一対の振分け部42,42とから構成されている。前記本体部41は、図3に示すように、前記入賞空間25の後方を画成する後壁面13bの上下および左右方向の略中央位置に、前方に向かって突設された中空の筒状固定部40aの前端に固定され、その前面が前記仕切板28における連絡部29の後端部に近接するようになっている。すなわち、前記本体部41は、前記傾斜面27から上方に離間すると共に、パチンコ球Sが連絡部29の後端部から前記下部入賞空間26bに落下するのを確実に防止している。
【0027】
また、前記振分け部材42,42の夫々は、前記本体13の裏側に配設した第2ソレノイドを駆動源とする第2駆動機構(何れも図示せず)により前記第1傾斜通路30,30の後端部に接離可能に構成されている。すなわち、前記振分け部42,42が前記第1傾斜通路30,30の後端部から離間して、前記第1傾斜通路30,30(仕切板28)を転動するパチンコ球Sが後端部から前記傾斜面27への落下を許容する第1の状態(図4(a)参照)と、該振分け部42,42が第1傾斜通路30,30の後端部に当接して、第1傾斜通路30,30を転動するパチンコ球Sを対応の前記第2傾斜通路32,32に案内する第2の状態(図4(b)参照)とに変位して、パチンコ球Sを振分け得るよう構成される。
【0028】
(可動傾斜板について)
前記可動傾斜板50は、前述したように、前記入賞空間25の奥側(切欠部36a側)から前記傾斜面27の前端縁まで延出して該下部入賞空間26b(入賞空間25)の底面(傾斜面)の一部をなす部材であって、前記本体13に形成した枢軸49に後端部近傍が枢支されている(図7または図8参照)。そして、前記可動傾斜板50は、前記本体13の裏側に配設した第1モータ(駆動手段)54を駆動源とする第3駆動機構55により、図7〜図9に示すように、その上面が前記傾斜面27と略同一平面上に位置する基準位置(図8(a)および図9(a)参照)と、その前部が該傾斜面27より上方へ突出し、略水平状態に保持される停留位置(傾動位置)との間を揺動し得るようになっている(図8(b),(c)および図9(b),(c)参照)。すなわち、前記可動傾斜板50が前記基準位置にある場合には(図5参照)、前記傾斜面27を転動するパチンコ球Sは該可動傾斜板50の上部を横切って移動し得ると共に、可動傾斜板50が停留位置にある場合には(図6参照)、該傾斜面27を転動するパチンコ球Sは当接可動傾斜板50の側部に当接して移動が規制されるよう構成してある。また、前記可動傾斜50が前記停留位置にある場合に、パチンコ球Sが前記誘導部36の切欠部36aに到来すると、該可動傾斜板50の奥側に停留保持されるようになっている(図13参照)。
【0029】
なお、前記可動傾斜板50の上面側には、該可動傾斜板50の前後方向の略全長に亘って凹部(案内部)50bが形成されており、前記停留位置にある可動傾斜板50の奥側に停留したパチンコ球Sは、可動傾斜板50が基準位置に揺動した際に該案内部50bに沿って前記特別入賞領域22または一般入賞領域23,23に向けて案内されるようになっている(図12参照)。また、前記可動傾斜板50の後端部の近傍には、特別遊技状態において該可動傾斜板50の奥側に到来したパチンコ球Sを位置規制するストッパ部材(第2の規制部)52の出没を許容する孔部50aが開設されている。
【0030】
図8または図9に示すように、前記ストッパ部材52は、その一端部が前記可動傾斜板50を枢支する前記枢軸49に揺動可能に枢支された支持部53aと、該支持部53aの他端側から上方に突出する突出部53bとから略L字形に形成され、前記第3駆動機構55により上下方向に揺動するよう構成される。そして、前記ストッパ部材52を上方に向けて揺動した際に、前記突出部53bが前記可動傾斜板50の孔部50aから前記入賞空間25の内部に突出して、可動傾斜板50の奥側に停留したパチンコ球Sの前方移動を規制するようになっている(図8(c)または図9(c)参照)。
【0031】
前記第3駆動機構55は、図7〜図9に示すように、前記第1モータ54に連繋接続されて前後方向に往復移動するスライド板56と、該スライド板56に回動可能に連繋接続され、前記可動傾斜板50およびストッパ部材52を動作させる回転体57とから基本的に構成される。前記スライド板56は、前後方向に長尺な板状部材であって、該スライド板56における後端部側の一方の側面に、前記第1モータ54により回転される歯車54aに噛合する第1ラック56aが部分的に形成されており、該第1モータ54により歯車54aを正逆回転させることにより、当該スライド板56が所定範囲で前後方向にスライド移動するようになっている。また、前記スライド板56における上面の前側部位には、前記回転体57に形成される歯車部57aに噛合する第2ラック56bが部分的に形成されると共に、該スライド板56の上面の後側部位には、前記本体13に取り付けた位置検出手段59により検出可能な検出片56cが上方に向かって突設される。なお、前記スライド板56を最も前方位置(初期位置)までスライド移動した際に、前記検出片56cが前記位置検出手段59で検出されるよう設定してある。
【0032】
図7〜9に示すように、前記回転体57は、前記第2ラック56bと噛合する歯車部57aと、該歯車部57aの左側面に一体的に形成される第1のカム部58aおよび第2のカム部58bとから構成され、該第1のカム部58aの外周縁部に、前記可動傾斜板50の下面が当接すると共に、該第2のカム部58bの外周縁部に、前記ストッパ部材52における支持部53aの下面が当接するようになっている。ここで、図8(a)または図9(a)に示すように、前記スライド板56が前記初期位置にある場合に、前記可動傾斜板50が前記基準位置に位置するよう構成されている。そして、この状態で前記第1モータ54を駆動させ、前記スライド板56を、そのスライド幅の所要長さ(実施例では略半分)だけ後方の中間位置までスライド移動することで(図8(b),図9(b)参照)、前記回転体57が回動されて前記第1のカム部58aが該可動傾斜板50を徐々に上方に変位させ、該可動傾斜板50が略水平状態となる前記停留位置まで揺動するようになっている。なお、前記スライド板56を中間位置から最も後方位置(終位置)までスライド移動した際に、前記可動傾斜板50が揺動することなく前記停留位置に保持されるよう前記第1のカム部58aの形状が設定してある(図8(c),図9(c)参照)。
【0033】
前記スライド板56の初期位置から中間位置へのスライドに際し、前記回転体57の回動に伴い前記第2のカム部58bが回動されて前記ストッパ部材52も次第に上方に揺動するが、スライド板56が中間位置にある場合においては、該ストッパ部材52の突出部53bが前記可動傾斜板50の孔部50aから下部入賞空間26b内に突出しないよう構成されている。そして、前記スライド板56を前記終位置までスライド移動した際に、前記ストッパ部材52が更に上方に揺動されて、図8(c)または図9(c)に示すように、前記可動傾斜板50の孔部50aから該ストッパ部材52の突出部53bが下部入賞空間26b内に突出するよう前記第2のカム部58bが設定されている。なお、前記スライド板56は、前記通常遊技状態においては前記初期位置と中間位置との間で往復移動し、前記特別遊技状態に移行した際に、所定の設定条件に従い前記初期位置と終位置との間で往復移動して前記ストッパ部材52が下部入賞空間26b内に突出するよう設定してある。
【0034】
(流路変更部材および樋部材について)
前記流路変更部材60,60は、図10または図11に示すように、左右方向の略中央位置が上方に突出する断面山型に形成された板状部材であって、前記第3傾斜通路34,34の下方に開設した通孔13c,13cの後方から、前記傾斜面27の上方を前側へ所定長さ延出するよう挿通される。また、前記流路変更部材60,60は、前記傾斜面27の傾斜角度に略一致するよう前方に向かって下方傾斜するよう配置されて、前記本体13の裏側に配設した第2モータ63を駆動源とする第4駆動機構64により前後方向に往復移動するようになっている(図11参照)。なお、本体13に前後に平行移動可能に配設されて、略矩形状に形成したカム板61の左右の両端部近傍に配設した台部61a,61aの上端部に、前記流路変更部材60,60が取り付けられている。
【0035】
前記樋部材70は、図10に示すように、上下方向に開口する矩形枠状に形成されて、この開口が前記特別入賞領域22として機能するようになっている。そして、前記樋部材70は、前記特別入賞領域22が前記傾斜面27の前端縁より前側で開口する位置で、前記本体13に設けた軸部70aを介して左右方向に揺動可能に軸支されると共に、樋部材70の下方位置には、該特別入賞領域22に通入したパチンコ球Sを検出する特別遊技球検出センサ(図示せず)を配設してある。また、前記樋部材70の後部側には、下方に開口する溝71a(図11参照)が形成された作動杆71が形成され、該溝71aに前記第4駆動機構64を構成する円盤カム67の突起部67(後述)が挿通されている。すなわち、図11に示すように、前記円盤カム67の回転に伴い前記樋部材70が前記傾斜面27の略中央位置に位置して前記特別入賞領域22が前記可動傾斜板50の前部に臨む原位置(図11(b)参照)と、該特別入賞領域22が原位置から左方向または右方向に変位した左右の端部位置(図11(a)または図11(c)参照)とに揺動し得るよう構成される。
【0036】
前記第4駆動機構64は、前記第2モータ63により回転される歯車63aと噛合する第1歯車65と、該第1歯車65と噛合する第2歯車66とから構成される。そして、前記第2歯車66の上部には、前記カム板61の略中央位置に開設されて左右方向に長尺な開口部61bに摺接する円盤カム67が偏心するよう一体的に形成されており、該第2歯車66の回転に伴い前記カム板61および前記流路変更部材60,60が前後方向にスライド移動するようになっている。また、前記円盤カム67の上面側には、前記第2歯車66の中心軸線上に整列しない位置(すなわち、第2歯車66に対する偏心位置)に前記突起部67を突設してある。なお、本実施例では、図11(a)〜(c)に示すように、前記樋部材70が原位置に臨むときには、前記流路変更部材60,60が最も後方に退避し、該樋部材70が左右の端部位置に揺動した際には、該流路変更部材60,60が最も前方に突出するよう構成されている。
【0037】
(可動式の遊技部品の制御条件について)
次に、通常遊技状態および特別遊技状態における前記各可動式の遊技部品40,50,60,70の動作態様につき説明する。なお、前記流路変更部材60,60については、前述の如く前記樋部材70と同期的に往復移動するから、該樋部材70についてのみ説明し、該流路変更部材60,60の動作態様についての説明は省略する。
【0038】
先ず通常遊技状態における各遊技部品40,50,70の動作態様につき、図14〜図17を参照しながら以下説明する。図14に示すように、常には前記開閉部材16,16の夫々は、前記閉鎖状態に位置すると共に、前記振分け部材40の振分け部42,42の夫々も前記第1の状態に保持されて、前記第1傾斜通路30,30の後端部を開口するよう設定されている。また、前記可動傾斜板50は、所定のパターンで前記基準位置と停留位置との間を揺動するよう構成されている。ここで、前記可動傾斜板50は前記基準位置で一時停止するよう設定してある。そして、前記樋部材70は、所定のパターンで前記左右の端部位置の間を揺動するようになっており、前記原位置において一時停止するよう構成されている。
【0039】
また、前記第1または第2始動入賞具N1,N2にパチンコ球Sが通入すると、図15(a),(b)に示すように、前記開閉部材16,16の夫々は、パチンコ球Sが通入した始動入賞具N1,N2に応じて前記閉鎖状態から開放状態に1回または2回変位する。そして、前記振分け部42,42の夫々も、パチンコ球Sが通入した始動入賞具N1,N2に応じて前記第1の状態から第2の状態に1回または2回変位し、所定時間だけ前記第1傾斜通路30,30の後端部に振分け部42,42が当接するよう設定される。また、前記可動傾斜板50は、前述のパチンコ球Sが始動入賞具N1,N2に通入していない状態と同一のパターンで前記基準位置と停留位置との間を揺動するよう構成されている。なお、前記樋部材70についても、前述と同一のパターンで前記左右の端部位置の間を揺動するよう設定してある。また、前記通常遊技状態においては、前記ストッパ部材52の突出部52bは、前記可動傾斜板50の孔部50aから下部入賞空間26b内に突出しないよう設定される。
【0040】
次に、前記継続ラウンドにおける各遊技部品40,50,70の動作態様につき説明する。前記特別入賞領域22に通入したパチンコ球Sを前記特別遊技球検出センサが検出すると、図16に示すように、所定時間経過後に前記開閉部材16,16が、前記ラウンド終了条件を満たすまで開閉動作を繰返すようになっている。また、前記可動傾斜板50は、前記開閉部材16,16が開閉動作を開始すると略同時に前記基準位置から前記停留位置に揺動保持され、ラウンド終了条件を満たすと基準位置に復帰するよう設定される。ここで、前記可動傾斜板50が停留位置にある場合には、前記ストッパ部材52の突出部52bが該可動傾斜板50の孔部50aから下部入賞空間26b内に突出するようになっている。また、前記樋部材70(特別入賞領域22)は、前記原位置に保持されると共に、前記振分け部42は、前記上部入賞空間26a内に8個のパチンコ球Sが通入するまでは前記第2の状態に揺動され、その後は第1の状態に保持されるよう設定されている。
【0041】
前記通常ラウンドにおける遊技部品40,50,70の動作態様について説明する。前記特別入賞領域22にパチンコ球Sが最初に通入した際に、例えば、7ラウンドが選択された場合において、6ラウンド(最後の継続ラウンド)以降に前記特別入賞領域22にパチンコ球Sが通入すると、図17に示すように、所定時間経過後に前記開閉部材16,16は、前記ラウンド終了条件を満たすまで開閉動作を繰返すようになっている。また、前記振分け部42は、前記上部入賞空間26aに6個のパチンコ球Sが通入するまでは前記第1の状態に保持され、その後前記ラウンド終了条件が満たされるまで、所定の間隔で前記第1の状態および第2の状態の間を揺動変位する。更に、前記可動傾斜板50は、前記上部入賞空間26aに6個のパチンコ球Sが通入するまでは停留位置に保持され、その後所定の間隔で基準位置と停留位置との間を揺動するよう設定されている。そして、前記樋部材70(特別入賞領域22)については、前記上部入賞空間26aに5個のパチンコ球Sが通入するまでは前記原位置に保持され、その後は所定のパターンおよび間隔で左右方向に揺動されて左右の端部位置の間を揺動変位するよう構成される。なお、前記通常ラウンドにおいては、前記ストッパ部材52の突出部52bは、前記可動傾斜板50の孔部50aから下部入賞空間26b内に突出することはない。
【0042】
【実施例の作用】
次に、本実施例に係る遊技機の入賞装置の作用につき説明する。前記遊技盤Jの盤面に打ち出され、前記遊技領域Iを流下するパチンコ球Sが、前記第1始動入賞具N1または第2始動入賞具N2に通入すると、前記開閉部材16,16が1回または2回開閉する。このとき、前記入賞口15,15から前記入賞装置Mの内部に通入したパチンコ球Sは、前記案内出口20,20を介して上部入賞空間26aに通入する。また、前記上部入賞空間26aに通入したパチンコ球Sは、直接または仕切板28の連絡部29を転動した後に、前記仕切板28の左右に位置する第1傾斜通路30,30の何れか一方を前記上部入賞空間26aの奥側に向かって転動される。
【0043】
ここで、前記振分け部材40の振分け部42,42は、所定時間だけ前記第1傾斜通路30,30の後端部を開口する第1の状態から、該第1傾斜通路30,30の後端部に当接する第2の状態に変位される(図15参照)。このため、前記振分け部42,42が第2の状態にある内に、パチンコ球Sが前記第1傾斜通路30,30の後端部まで到達すると、該パチンコ球Sは振分け部42,42により第1傾斜通路30,30から第2傾斜通路32,32に向けて案内されると共に、該第2傾斜通路32,32から前記第3傾斜通路34,34を介して下部入賞空間26b内の前記誘導部36に案内され、該誘導部36の切欠部36aから前記可動傾斜板50の奥側に到来する(図4(b)参照)。このとき、前記可動傾斜板50は所定間隔で基準位置と停留位置との間を揺動すると共に、前記樋部材70(特別入賞領域22)も所定のパターンで左右の端部位置と原位置との間を揺動しているから、該可動傾斜板50が基準位置に変位され、かつ樋部材70が原位置に保持された際に、パチンコ球Sが特別入賞領域22に通入し得るようになる(図12参照)が、その他の場合は一般入賞領域23,23に通入する。このように、下部入賞空間26bに到来した際にはパチンコ球Sが最終的に特別入賞領域22または一般入賞領域23,23の何れに通入するか判断できず、最後まで遊技の興趣が維持される。
【0044】
一方、前記振分け部42,42が第1の状態に変位した状態で、パチンコ球Sが前記第1傾斜通路30,30の後端部まで到達すると、該パチンコ球Sは第1傾斜通路30,30の後端部から前記傾斜面27に向けて落下する(図4(a)参照)。ここで、前記第1傾斜通路30,30の後端部を前記流路変更部材60,60の上方に臨むよう構成してあるから、図5または図6に示すように、該後端部から落下したパチンコ球Sが流路変更部材60,60に当接して転動方向がランダムに変化され、傾斜面27を種々の方向に向けて転動するようになる。そして、前記傾斜面27の略中央位置には、前記可動傾斜板50が所定間隔で前記基準位置と停留位置との間を揺動変位するから、該可動傾斜板50が基準位置にある場合には傾斜面27を転動するパチンコ球Sが可動傾斜板50の上部を通過し得ると共に(図5参照)、当該可動傾斜板50が停留位置にある場合には、パチンコ球Sが可動傾斜板50の側面に接触して移動が規制される(図6参照)。
【0045】
このように、前記傾斜面27を転動するパチンコ球Sの転動方向も変化されるから、より一層パチンコ球Sの動きが複雑となって遊技の興趣は増大される。更に、前記特別入賞領域22を画成した樋部材70を左右方向に変位し得るよう構成することにより、前記傾斜面27を転動するパチンコ球Sが該特別入賞領域22に通入するか否かを予想することは困難となり、該傾斜面27の前端部からパチンコ球Sが落下するまで特別入賞領域22にパチンコ球Sが通入することへの期待感を持たせることができる。すなわち、前記上部入賞空間26aに通入したパチンコ球Sは、決まった1つの経路を通過することなく下部入賞空間26bに流入すると共に、該下部入賞空間26b内を転動するパチンコ球Sも決まった経路を通過しないから、最終的にパチンコ球Sが特別入賞領域22または一般入賞領域23,23の何れかに通入するまでその動きを楽しむことができ、遊技の興趣が増大される。
【0046】
前記下部入賞空間26b内を転動するパチンコ球Sが、前記樋部材70に画成した特別入賞領域22に通入すると特別遊技状態に移行する。ここで、前記継続ラウンドにおいては、前記入賞口15,15から上部入賞空間26aに通入したパチンコ球Sは、前記第1傾斜通路30,30を奥側に向けて転動する。このとき、前記振分け部42,42は前記第2の状態に保持されているから(図16参照)、パチンコ球Sは第1傾斜通路30,30から第2傾斜通路32,32に向けて案内されると共に、該第2傾斜通路32,32から前記第3傾斜通路34,34を介して前記誘導部36に案内され、該誘導部36の切欠部36aから前記可動傾斜板50の奥側に到来する。このとき、前記可動傾斜板50は、前記下部入賞空間26bの傾斜面27より上方に突出して略水平な前記停留位置に保持されているから、該可動傾斜板50の奥側に到来した前記パチンコ球Sは、前側に転動することなく所定位置(可動傾斜板50の奥側)に1個停留される。
【0047】
また、前記継続ラウンドにおいては、前記可動傾斜板50の孔部50aからストッパ部材52の突出部53bが突出しているから、前記可動傾斜板50の奥側に案内されたパチンコ球Sは、該ストッパ部材52の突出部53bにより前方移動が規制される(図13参照)。更に、前記切欠部36aの壁部により前記パチンコ球Sの後方および左右両側への移動を規制するよう構成してあるから、確実にパチンコ球Sを可動傾斜板50の奥側(切欠部36a)に1個停留させることができる。そして、前記ラウンド終了条件を満たして前記可動傾斜板50が前記停留位置から基準位置に揺動された際には、前記ストッパ部材52の突出部53bも前記孔部50aより下方に退避するので、該可動傾斜板50の奥側に停留していたパチンコ球Sが前側に転動する。このとき、前記樋部材70は原位置に保持されているから、該パチンコ球Sは前記特別入賞領域22に通入して所定の継続ラウンドは確実に消化され、遊技者の期待感を損ねることはない。なお、前記可動傾斜板50の上面にパチンコ球Sを案内する凹部50bを形成したので、該可動傾斜板50を停留位置から基準位置に揺動した際にパチンコ球Sを該凹部50bに沿って特別入賞領域22に確実に通入させることができる。
【0048】
前記可動傾斜板50の奥側にパチンコ球Sを1個停留させた状態で、2個目以降のパチンコ球Sが前記誘導部36に到来した場合には、該誘導部36における前記切欠部36aを挟む左右両側から前記傾斜面27に落下し(図13参照)、該傾斜面27に沿って前記一般入賞領域23,23に向けて転動する。ここで、前記樋部材70(特別入賞領域22)は、前記可動傾斜板50の前部が臨む原位置に停止されているから、前記傾斜面27を転動するパチンコ球Sが、特別入賞領域22に向けて転動しても、該可動傾斜板50の側部に当接して該特別入賞領域22に通入することはない。また、前記可動傾斜板50は前記傾斜面27の前端縁まで延在させてあるから、該傾斜面27を転動するパチンコ球Sの特別入賞領域22への通入を確実に規制することができる。なお、前記傾斜面27における前端縁の略中央位置を前側に向けて膨出するよう構成したから、該傾斜面27を転動するパチンコ球Sが該膨出部の端縁部に到来した際に前記一般入賞領域23,23側にバランスが崩れてそのまま一般入賞領域23,23落下するため、より確実にパチンコ球Sの不用意な特別入賞領域22への通入を阻止し得るようになる。
【0049】
すなわち、前記可動傾斜板50により、パチンコ球Sを所定位置に停留させ得ると共に、特別入賞領域22へのパチンコ球Sの通入を規制し得るから、入賞装置Mを構成する部品点数を削減してコストの低減を図り得る。また、入賞装置Mの構成部品数を少なくすることで、入賞装置の組付け作業が容易になり、作業時間の短縮を図ることができる。更に、前記可動傾斜板50とストッパ部材52とを、同一の第1モータ54および第3駆動機構55により駆動するよう構成したから、コストを低廉に抑え得る。そして、嵩張るモータを削減することにより、入賞空間25を大きく確保でき、遊技演出の多様性を図り得るようになる。同様に、前記流路変更部材60,60と樋部材70とを、同一の第2モータ63および第4駆動機構64により駆動するよう構成したから、コストを更に低廉に抑え得ると共に、嵩張るモータを削減して入賞空間25をより大きく確保できる。
【0050】
また、前記特別遊技状態における通常ラウンドにおいては、前記入賞口15,15から上部入賞空間26aに通入したパチンコ球Sは、前記第1傾斜通路30,30を奥側に向けて転動する。ここで、前記振分け部材40が前記第2の状態にあるときにパチンコ球Sが第1傾斜通路30,30の後端部に到達すれば、パチンコ球Sは該第1傾斜通路30,30から第2傾斜通路32,32に向けて案内されると共に、該第2傾斜通路32,32から前記第3傾斜通路34,34を介して前記誘導部36に案内され、該誘導部36の切欠部36aから前記可動傾斜板50の奥側に到来する。ここで、6個のパチンコ球Sが上部入賞空間26aに通入した以降であれば、前記可動傾斜板50は、基準位置と停留位置との間を揺動すると共に、前記樋部材70も左右の端部位置の間を揺動しているから(図17参照)、前述したと同様に、該可動傾斜板50が基準位置に変位され、かつ樋部材70が原位置に保持された際に、パチンコ球Sが特別入賞領域22に通入し得るようになる(図12参照)。
【0051】
そして、前記振分け部材40が前記第1の状態にあるときには、前記第1傾斜通路30,30の後端部から傾斜面27に向けてパチンコ球Sが落下し、流路変更部材60,60に当接して転動方向がランダムに変化される。このため、前述と同様に、前記傾斜面27において、前記可動傾斜板50が前記基準位置と停留位置との間を揺動変位するから、該可動傾斜板50が基準位置にある場合には傾斜面27を転動するパチンコ球Sが可動傾斜板50の上部を通過し得ると共に(図5参照)、当該可動傾斜板50が停留位置にある場合には、パチンコ球Sが可動傾斜板50の側面に接触して移動が規制される(図6参照)。
【0052】
すなわち、通常ラウンドにおいても前述した継続ラウンドの場合と同様に、最終的にパチンコ球Sが特別入賞領域22または一般入賞領域23の何れかに通入するまでその動きを楽しむことができ、遊技の興趣が増大される。
【0053】
【変更例】
なお、本発明に係る遊技機の入賞装置としては、実施例のものに限られず種々の変更が可能である。例えば、開閉スライド形式の電動式入賞装置も可能である。すなわち、本体の基枠体に設けた左右の球受け用のスライド部材が、対向閉鎖状態と両外側への離隔開放状態とに移動変化されて入賞口を開閉する構成を採用し得る。また、可動部材に関しては、特別入賞領域の上流で遊技球を一旦保留し得るものであれば、その形状は特に限定されるものではない。また、前記特別入賞領域を左右方向に揺動するよう構成したが、該特別入賞領域を前記可動部材の前部に臨むよう固定的に形成することも可能である。更に、可動式の各種遊技部品の可動条件は、前述した設定例に限られるものでなく、適宜変更可能である。
【0054】
そして、前記第1傾斜通路、第2傾斜通路および第3傾斜通路の形成位置としては、実施例のものに限られるものではなく、所要に応じて変更すればよい。また、前記流路変更部材の略中央位置を上方に突出する山型に形成するようにしたが、その他任意の形状に形成することができ、また該流路変更部材の前側と後側や、右側と左側の形状を異ならせるようにすることも可能である。
【0055】
【発明の効果】
以上に説明したように、本願の請求項1に係る遊技機の入賞装置によれば、可動部材を傾斜面と略同一平面上に位置する基準位置と、該傾斜面により上方に突出する停留位置とに揺動するよう構成したので、単一の可動部材で遊技球を所定位置に停留させ得ると共に、遊技球の特別入賞領域への通入を阻止することができ、入賞装置を構成する部品点数を削減してコストの低減を図り得る。また、構成部品点数を少なくすることで、入賞装置の組付け作業が容易になり、作業時間の短縮を図り得る。
【0056】
また、請求項2に係る入賞装置によれば、前記可動部材に案内部を形成することで、停留していた遊技球を該可動部材を停留位置から基準位置に揺動した際に特別入賞領域に確実に通入させることができる。更に、請求項3に係る入賞装置によれば、可動部材の奥側に停留した遊技球の後方および左右両側への移動を規制部で規制するから、該遊技球を確実に所定位置に停留保持することができる。更にまた、請求項4または5に係る入賞装置では、ストッパ部材(第2の規制部)を設けることにより、遊技球の前方移動を規制でき、より確実に遊技球を所定位置に停留保持し得る。そして請求項6に係る入賞装置によれば、前記ストッパ部材を、前記可動部材と同一の駆動手段により揺動するよう構成することで、嵩張る駆動手段の配設数を少なくして入賞空間を広く確保し得るようになると共に、コストの低減を図り得る。
【図面の簡単な説明】
【図1】本発明の実施例に係る入賞装置を配設した遊技盤を示す正面図である。
【図2】実施例に係る入賞装置を示す正面図である。
【図3】実施例に係る入賞装置の一部を破断して示す斜視図である。
【図4】実施例に係る上部入賞空間を概略で示す平面図である。
【図5】実施例に係る下部入賞空間を示す斜視図であって、パチンコ球が流路変更部材に当接すると共に、可動傾斜板が基準位置にある状態を示す。
【図6】実施例に係る下部入賞空間を示す斜視図であって、パチンコ球が流路変更部材に当接すると共に、可動傾斜板が停留位置にある状態を示す。
【図7】実施例に係る可動傾斜板、ストッパ部材および第3駆動機構を示す斜視図であって、(a)は可動傾斜板が停留位置に保持されると共にストッパ部材の突出部が孔部から突出した状態を示し、(b)は可動傾斜板が基準位置に保持された状態を示す。
【図8】実施例に係る可動傾斜板およびストッパ部材の駆動状態を示す側面図であって、(a)は可動傾斜板が基準位置に保持された状態を示し、(b)は可動傾斜板が停留位置に保持された状態を示し、(c)は可動傾斜板が停留位置に保持されると共に、ストッパ部材が可動傾斜板の上方に突出した状態を示す。
【図9】実施例に係る可動傾斜板とストッパ部材の駆動状態を示す側面図であって、(a)は可動傾斜板が基準位置に保持された状態を示し、(b)は可動傾斜板が停留位置に保持された状態を示し、(c)は可動傾斜板が停留位置に保持されると共に、ストッパ部材が可動傾斜板の上方に突出した状態を示す。
【図10】実施例に係る流路変更部材、樋部材および第4駆動機構を示す斜視図である。
【図11】実施例に係る流路変更部材および樋部材の駆動状態を示す平面図であって、(a)は樋部材が左端位置に揺動すると共に、流路変更部材が最前方位置に移動した状態を示し、(b)は樋部材が原位置に臨むと共に、流路変更部材が最後方位置に移動した状態を示し、(c)は樋部材が右端位置に揺動すると共に、流路変更部材が最前方位置に移動した状態を示す。
【図12】実施例に係る下部入賞空間を示す斜視図であって、可動傾斜板が基準位置に保持され、パチンコ球が可動傾斜板の奥側に転動した状態を示す。
【図13】実施例に係る下部入賞空間を示す斜視図であって、パチンコ球が可動傾斜板の奥側に停留した状態を示す。
【図14】実施例に係る通常遊技状態における各可動式の遊技部品の動作態様を示すタイミングチャート図である。
【図15】実施例に係る通常遊技状態における各可動式の遊技部品の動作態様を示すタイミングチャート図であって、(a)は第2始動入賞具にパチンコ球が通入した際の動作態様を示し、(b)は第1始動入賞具にパチンコ球が通入した際の動作態様を示す。
【図16】実施例に係る特別遊技状態における継続ラウンド中の各可動式の遊技部品の動作態様を示すタイミングチャート図である。
【図17】実施例に係る特別遊技状態における通常ラウンド中の各可動式の遊技部品の動作態様を示すタイミングチャート図である。
【符号の説明】
15 入賞口(球入口)
16 開閉部材
22 特別入賞領域
23 一般入賞領域
25 入賞空間
27 傾斜面
36 誘導部
36a 切欠部(規制部)
50 可動傾斜板(可動部材)
50a 孔部
50b 凹部(案内部)
52 ストッパ部材(第2の規制部)
53a 支持部
53b 突出部
54 第1モータ(駆動手段)
58a 第1のカム部(第1連繋部)
58b 第2のカム部(第2連繋部)
S パチンコ球(遊技球)
[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a winning device for a gaming machine, and more specifically, a gaming machine in which a special game advantageous to a player is established by a game ball entering a winning space from a winning opening entering a special winning area. It relates to a winning device.
[0002]
[Prior art]
For example, a second type pachinko gaming machine called a so-called winged object has a variety of gaming parts, such as a blade-shaped or door-shaped opening / closing member that opens and closes a winning opening through which pachinko balls (game balls) pass under predetermined conditions. And a prize-winning device including a prize-winning space that allows the pachinko sphere flowing in from the prize-winning slot to move in various ways, and a general prize-winning area and a special prize-winning area through which the pachinko-ball flowing into the prize-winning space finally passes. It has. Here, in the special gaming state, either ten pachinko balls enter the winning space (winning mouth), 18 times opening / closing of the opening / closing member, or pachinko balls entering the special winning area. Is set as a round continuation condition that pachinko balls enter the special prize area during each round, and if the round continuation condition is satisfied for each round, the maximum Can be continued up to 15 times (15 rounds). That is, in the special game state, the player enjoys the game with the expectation that the round continuation condition is satisfied and more prize balls can be obtained.
[0003]
In addition, when a pachinko ball first enters the special winning area, the number of rounds (continuation round) that can easily satisfy the round continuation condition is selected and determined according to the required control conditions. In this case, a movable stopping member capable of stopping the pachinko ball at a predetermined position is provided in the winning space, and the stopping member is operated during the continuous round to place one pachinko ball at the predetermined position. The pachinko ball that has been stopped by operating the stopping member after a predetermined condition is guided and passed toward the special winning area, so that the round continuation condition is almost certainly satisfied. In addition, in the special gaming state, if the pachinko ball enters the special prize area in the middle of the round, the round end condition is satisfied. Therefore, before 10 pachinko balls enter the prize space (winning entrance), The number of award balls won by the player will be reduced. Therefore, a movable restricting member that prevents the pachinko ball from entering the special winning area is disposed in the winning space, and during the continuous round, the restricting member is operated to enter the special winning area. Some are configured so as to prevent the pachinko ball from entering and allow the player to enjoy the special gaming state as much as possible (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2000-217976 A
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, by disposing the stopping member and the regulating member in the winning space, the number of members constituting the winning device is increased, so that the assembling work becomes complicated and the cost increases. . Further, each of the stopping member and the regulating member is provided with driving means for driving each member independently, and there is a problem that costs increase. Furthermore, the size of the winning device is limited, and most of the winning devices are formed as the winning space so that various game effects can be performed. Therefore, the winning device includes the plurality of winning devices. There is a problem that it is difficult to secure a space where a large member such as a driving unit can be installed.
[0006]
OBJECT OF THE INVENTION
The present invention has been proposed in view of the above-mentioned problems inherent in the prior art described above, and has been proposed to suitably solve this problem, and the special gaming state is continued as necessary to enhance the interest of the game. It is an object of the present invention to provide a winning device for a gaming machine that can reduce the cost by reducing the number of components.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to overcome the above-mentioned problems and achieve the desired purpose suitably, the prize winning device for the gaming machine according to the present invention is:
Opening and closing members (16, 16) that can open and close the ball entrance (15, 15) through which the game ball (S) can pass, and a prize having a required depth located below the ball entrance (15, 15) A space (25) and a front side of an inclined surface (27) that is inclined downwardly forward and forms the bottom surface of the winning space (25), and the game ball (S) that has flowed into the winning space (25) It consists of a special prize area (22) and a general prize area (23) that allow entry, and the game balls (S) that flow into the prize space (25) enter the special prize area (22). In a prize-winning device for a gaming machine designed to establish a special gaming state advantageous to the player,
Extending from the back side of the winning space (25) to the front edge of the inclined surface (27) to form a part of the winning space (25), where the front part faces the special winning area (22) A movable member (50) supported so as to be swingable so as to protrude upward from the inclined surface (27);
A reference position where the movable member (50) is connected and connected, and the movable member (50) is positioned substantially on the same plane as the inclined surface (27), and a front portion of the movable member (50) is the inclined surface (27). ) Driving means (54) for swinging between stopping positions protruding upward from
A guiding portion (36) disposed behind the movable member (50) in the winning space (25) and guiding the game ball (S) inserted into the winning space (25) toward the movable member (50). ), And with the establishment of the special gaming state, the driving means (54) is driven to swing the movable member (50) from the reference position to the stop position, thereby maintaining the inclination. The game ball (S) flowing down the surface (27) is restricted by the movable member (50) projecting upward to prevent entry into the special prize area (22) and movable by the guide portion (36). The game ball (S) guided by the member (50) is configured to be able to stop at the rear end side of the movable member (50).
[0008]
Further, the special ball along the movable member (50) is moved along the movable member (50) with the game ball (S) that has been stopped on the rear end side when swinging from the stop position to the reference position. It is also possible to form a guide part (50b) that can flow down toward the winning area (22).
[0009]
Further, a restricting portion (36a) for restricting movement of the game ball (S) stopped at the rear end side of the movable member (50) held at the stop position in the rear and left-right directions is provided in the guide portion (36). You may make it provide in.
[0010]
Furthermore, on the rear end side of the movable member (50), a second restricting portion for restricting the forward movement of the game ball (S) held and held at the stop position ( 52) can also be provided.
[0011]
The second restricting portion (52) is a stopper member (52) linked to the driving means (54) for driving the movable member (50), and the movable member (50) is stopped. When held in position, the stopper member (52) protrudes upward from the hole (50a) opened in the movable member (50), and is stopped at the rear end side of the movable member (50) It is also possible to restrict the forward movement of (S).
[0012]
The first connecting portion (58a) that contacts the movable member (50) and the second connecting portion (58b) that contacts the stopper member (52) are rotated by the driving means (54). The stopper member (52) is formed at the other end of the support portion (53a), and the movable member is formed at the other end of the support portion (53a). When the transmission means (57) is rotated by the drive means (54), the protrusion means (53b) is formed in an approximately L shape from the protrusion part (53b) protruding upward from the hole part (50a) of (50). The movable member (50) is pushed up by the first connecting portion (58a) and swung to the stop position, and then the stopper member (52) is pushed up by the second connecting portion (58b) and the protruding portion ( 53b) may protrude from the hole (50a) of the movable member (50).
[0013]
[Action]
The present invention provides a movable member disposed in a winning space between a reference position that is substantially flush with an inclined surface that forms the bottom surface of the winning space and a stop position that protrudes above the inclined surface. By configuring to swing, it is possible to stop the game ball at a predetermined position with a single movable member and to prevent the game ball from entering the special winning area, so that a winning device is configured. Costs can be reduced by reducing the number of components. Further, by reducing the number of components, the work of assembling the winning device can be facilitated, and the working time can be shortened. Furthermore, by forming the guide portion on the movable member, it is possible to reliably pass the stopped game ball into the special winning area when the movable member is swung from the stop position to the reference position. Furthermore, by providing the restricting portion and the second restricting portion, the game ball can be reliably stopped. Further, the stopper member as the second restricting portion is configured to swing by the same driving means as the movable member, thereby reducing the number of bulky driving means and ensuring a wide winning space. As a result, the cost can be reduced.
[0014]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Next, a prize winning device for a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings by giving a preferred embodiment.
[0015]
(About pachinko machine game boards)
First, the game board J of the pachinko machine (game machine) schematically shown in FIG. 1 will be briefly described. In the game board J, a game surrounded by a rail 10 formed in a substantially circular shape and attached to the front surface thereof. In the region I, the winning device M according to the embodiment is arranged at a substantially central portion thereof. A first starting prize-winning tool N1 is disposed at a substantially central position in the left-right direction in the game area I below the winning device M, and is spaced apart on both left and right sides of the first starting prize-winning tool N1. A start winning tool N2 is provided. Each start winning tool N1, N2 establishes a predetermined starting condition for the winning device M, and in the normal gaming state, the first start winning tool N1 is a switch (not shown) disposed therein. 2), the opening and closing members 16 and 16 (to be described later) of the winning device M are opened and closed twice, and the second start winning tool N2 is disposed therein. When the switch (not shown) detects the winning of the pachinko ball S, the opening / closing members 16 and 16 are set to open and close once. In addition, a guide wheel 11 that is also referred to as a windmill and changes the flow direction of the pachinko ball S, and an illumination device 12 whose irradiation pattern is changed and controlled according to the game state are disposed at appropriate positions in the game area I. Is done.
[0016]
(About the main body of the winning device)
As shown in FIG. 1 or 3, the winning device M is mounted and set on the game board J via a flange-like base frame body 14 provided on the outer peripheral portion of the main body 13. The main body 13 is formed into a composite assemblage-type vertical shape so as to form a passage for the pachinko ball S and to mount various members, and is appropriately formed into a design shape. In the upper left and right positions of the main body 13, winning holes (ball inlets) 15 and 15 for the pachinko ball S are formed, and the winning holes 15 and 15 are opened and closed to allow the pachinko ball S to move into the main body 13 from two directions. A pair of left and right opening and closing members 16, 16 are arranged so that a prize can be won. A winning space 25 that opens forward and has a required depth is defined at a position below the opening and closing members 16, 16 in the main body 13, and a pachinko ball that passes through the winning openings 15, 15. S is configured to flow into the winning space 25. Further, a special winning area 22 and general winning areas 23 and 23 for allowing the pachinko ball S flowing into the winning space 25 to pass through the back side of the game board J are provided at lower positions on the front side of the main body 13, respectively. Yes. When the pachinko ball S enters the special winning area 22, the game is shifted to a special gaming state advantageous to the player.
[0017]
In the special game state, ten pachinko balls S are inserted into the winning space 25 (winning openings 15 and 15), or the opening and closing members 16 and 16 are opened or closed 18 times or the pachinko balls to the special winning area 22 are entered. Satisfaction of one of S's passing is satisfied as one round end condition, and the pachinko ball S is allowed to pass into the special winning area 22 during each round as a round continuation condition. If the round continuation condition is satisfied, it can be continuously performed up to 15 times (round). In the embodiment, when the pachinko ball S first enters the special winning area 22, the number of rounds to be continued almost certainly is selected and determined according to the required control conditions. This round is displayed on the display unit 21 formed at the upper position of the main body 13 so as to notify the player (see FIG. 1 or FIG. 2). In this embodiment, three types of rounds, 1 round, 7 rounds, and 15 rounds are set as the selected rounds. That is, when 7 rounds are selected, rounds 1 to 6 are set as rounds (continuation rounds) in which control is easily performed to satisfy the round continuation conditions, and the subsequent rounds after the last continuation round ( The rounds after the seventh round are set as rounds (normal rounds) in which the control is not performed, and the rounds are almost certainly continued up to the seventh round. Here, the continuation round refers to {(selected round) − (1 round)}, and the normal round refers to the subsequent round after the last continuation round. Therefore, when one round is selected, the normal round starts from the first round, and when 15 rounds are selected, 1 to 14 rounds are set as the continuation round. In this case, Only the 15th round is a normal round.
[0018]
(About opening and closing members)
The open / close members 16 and 16 are symmetrically shaped and tilted in the inner and outer directions, and are driven by the first solenoids 17 and 17 disposed on the back side of the main body 13. The first drive mechanism 18 is configured to open and close. That is, the open / close members 16, 16 are in the normal closed state at the upright facing position indicated by the two-dot chain line in FIG. 2, and the solid line position in the drawing in which the upper end is inclined outward is in the open state. The opening / closing members 16 and 16 are tilted and changed simultaneously between a closed state and an open state by the drive mechanism 18 to open and close the winning holes 15 and 15. Therefore, when each of the opening / closing members 16 is in an open state, the pachinko ball S flowing down the game area I can flow into the inside of the main body 13 (winning space 25) via the winning holes 15, 15. Become.
[0019]
As shown in FIG. 2, a ball support 19 is formed between the opening and closing members 16, 16 of the main body 13. The left and right ends of the ball support 19 are formed at a substantially central position. The guide outlets 20 and 20 communicating with the winning space 25 are opened. That is, when the opening / closing members 16 and 16 are tilted to the open state, the pachinko balls S that have passed through the winning holes 15 and 15 roll the ball receiving base 19 directly or after rolling the ball receiving bases 19 and 20. The winning space 25 flows into the winning space 25. Each guide outlet 20 is provided with a ball detection sensor (not shown) for detecting the passage of the pachinko sphere S, and detects the passage of the pachinko sphere S into the winning space 25 and a predetermined number. Award balls (for example, 10 balls) are paid out.
[0020]
(About the winning space)
As shown in FIG. 2 or 3, the winning space 25 is formed in a substantially rectangular box shape that opens forward and occupies most of the main body 13. The upper winning space 26a and the lower winning space 26b are partitioned by a partition plate (partition portion) 28 formed at a substantially central position. An inclined surface 27 forming the bottom surface of the lower winning space 26b (winning space 25) is inclined downward toward the front, and between the front edge of the inclined surface 27 and the front plates 13a, 13a of the main body 13. Are set so as to be separated from each other by a predetermined distance, and the special winning area 22 and the general winning areas 23 and 23 are opened upward on the front side of the inclined surface 27. That is, the pachinko ball S that has flowed into the lower winning space 26 b rolls along the inclined surface 27 toward the special winning area 22 and the general winning areas 23 and 23.
[0021]
Here, one general winning area 23 is formed so as to open over the entire length of the front edge of the inclined surface 27, and passes through the general center position of the front edge of the inclined surface 27 inside the general winning area 23. Thus, the special winning area 22 is provided in a collar member 70 (described later) configured to be reciprocally movable in the left-right direction. That is, the general winning areas 23 and 23 are opened on both sides of the saddle member 70, respectively. Further, a movable inclined plate (movable member) 50, which will be described later, forming a part of the lower prize space 26b (winning space 25) is arranged at a substantially central position in the left-right direction on the inclined surface 27 so as to be swingable in the vertical direction. The movable inclined plate 50 is set to be aligned forward and backward with respect to the special winning area 22 when the eaves member 70 (special winning area 22) arrives at a substantially central position (see FIG. 2). ). The front end edge of the inclined surface 27 bulges toward the front side at a substantially central position (see FIG. 5 or FIG. 6).
[0022]
As shown in FIG. 3 or FIG. 4, the partition plate 28 is set to a size that vertically shields a substantially front half of the winning space 25, and the pachinko ball S flowing into the winning space 25 from the guide outlets 20, 20. First, it passes through the upper winning space 26a and falls onto the partition portion 28, and rolls on the partition plate 28 to be guided to the lower winning space 26b. In addition, the partition plate 28 is formed at a position facing the lower side of the guide outlets 20, 20, and left and right first inclined passages 30, 30 that are inclined downward toward the rear, and the first inclined passages 30, 30, 30 are formed correspondingly on the rear end side of the left and right sides of the second inclined passages 32 and 32 inclined downward and the connecting portion 29 connecting the left and right first inclined passages 30 and 30. Composed. The first inclined passages 30 and 30 are set to have a length that is approximately half the depth of the winning space 25. The connecting portion 29 protrudes upward at a substantially central position in the left-right direction and is inclined so as to incline downward toward the front side. The pachinko ball S that has arrived at the connecting portion 29 is passed through the first inclined passage 30. , 30 to guide.
[0023]
Here, as shown in FIGS. 4 (a) and 4 (b), each of the second inclined passages 32 has partition walls 13d and 13d that define the left and right of the winning space 25 with respect to the corresponding first inclined passages 30. The rear end portion of each first inclined passage 30 is opened above the inclined surface 27 and faces above the flow path changing members 60 and 60 described later. Is done. That is, with respect to the first inclined passage 30 formed on the left side, the second inclined passage 32 on the left side is located at a position displaced leftward from the extending direction of the first inclined passage 30 and formed on the right side. For the first inclined passage 30, the right second inclined passage 32 is located at a position displaced rightward from the extending direction of the first inclined passage 30.
[0024]
As shown in FIGS. 4 (a) and 4 (b), on the inclined lower end portion side of the second inclined passages 32, 32, a third inclined passage 34 inclined downward from the side toward the substantially central position in the left-right direction. , 34 are formed, and the pachinko balls S rolling on the second inclined passages 32, 32 are guided toward the third inclined passages 34, 34. Further, the inclined lower end portions of the third inclined passages 34, 34 are separated by a required distance, and the pachinko ball S rolling on the third inclined passages 34, 34 is formed on the inclined surface 27 from both inclined lower end portions. It is comprised so that it may fall on the step-shaped guidance | induction part 36 which protrudes upwards only required height (refer FIG. 5 or FIG. 6). A cutout portion 36a into which the pachinko ball S can fall is cut out at the front end portion of the guide portion 36 so that the pachinko ball S can be dropped in the front and rear portions of the third inclined passages 34, 34. The movable inclined plate 50 faces the notch 36a. That is, the pachinko ball S that has fallen onto the guide portion 36 from the third inclined passages 34, 34 is guided from the cutout portion 36a toward the back side of the movable inclined plate 50. Here, the wall portion that defines the notch portion 36a functions as a restricting portion that restricts the movement of the pachinko ball S that has arrived at the back side of the movable inclined plate 50 to the rear and the left and right sides. As shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, on the front surface of the third inclined passages 34, 34, there are regulation pieces 34a, 34a having a predetermined length toward the front side at a position sandwiching the notch 36a of the guide portion 36. The pachinko balls S dropped from the rear ends of the first inclined passages 30 and 30 are configured not to reach the notch 36a.
[0025]
(About movable game parts)
A plurality of movable game parts 40, 50, 60, 70 are arranged in the winning space 25, and the pachinko ball S that has flowed into the winning space 25 is placed in each of the game parts 40, 50, 60, 70. When the player touches the game, the rolling direction is changed to play a game. In the present embodiment, the movable game component forms a part of the bottom surface of the lower winning space 25b (winning space 25) and the sorting member 40 disposed at a substantially central position in the winning space 25. They are a movable inclined plate 50, flow path changing members 60, 60 disposed close to the inclined surface 27, and a gutter member 70 that defines the special winning area 22.
[0026]
(About sorting members)
As shown in FIG. 2 or 3, the distribution member 40 includes a main body 41 imitating a character familiar to a player, and a pair that can be supported in the back side of the main body 41 and swings in the front-rear direction. The sorting sections 42, 42 are configured. As shown in FIG. 3, the main body 41 is a hollow cylindrical fixing projecting forward at a substantially central position in the vertical and horizontal directions of the rear wall 13 b that defines the rear of the winning space 25. It is fixed to the front end of the portion 40 a, and its front surface is close to the rear end portion of the connecting portion 29 in the partition plate 28. That is, the main body 41 is spaced upward from the inclined surface 27 and reliably prevents the pachinko ball S from falling from the rear end portion of the connecting portion 29 into the lower winning space 26b.
[0027]
In addition, each of the distributing members 42, 42 is provided on the first inclined passages 30, 30 by a second driving mechanism (not shown) using a second solenoid disposed on the back side of the main body 13 as a driving source. It is comprised so that contact / separation is possible at a rear-end part. That is, the distribution portions 42 and 42 are separated from the rear end portions of the first inclined passages 30 and 30, and the pachinko balls S rolling on the first inclined passages 30 and 30 (partition plate 28) are rear end portions. The first state (see FIG. 4 (a)) allowing the fall to the inclined surface 27 from the first and the distribution portions 42, 42 abut against the rear end portions of the first inclined passages 30, 30, and The pachinko balls S that roll on the inclined passages 30 and 30 are displaced to the second state (see FIG. 4B) that guides the pachinko balls S to the corresponding second inclined passages 32 and 32, and the pachinko balls S can be distributed. It is configured as follows.
[0028]
(About movable inclined plate)
As described above, the movable inclined plate 50 extends from the back side (the cutout portion 36a side) of the winning space 25 to the front edge of the inclined surface 27, and the bottom surface of the lower winning space 26b (winning space 25). The rear end portion is pivotally supported on a pivot 49 formed on the main body 13 (see FIG. 7 or FIG. 8). As shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, the movable inclined plate 50 has a top surface thereof as shown in FIGS. Is positioned substantially on the same plane as the inclined surface 27 (see FIGS. 8 (a) and 9 (a)), and its front part projects upward from the inclined surface 27 and is held in a substantially horizontal state. It can swing between the stationary position (tilting position) (see FIGS. 8 (b), (c) and FIGS. 9 (b), 9 (c)). That is, when the movable inclined plate 50 is at the reference position (see FIG. 5), the pachinko ball S rolling on the inclined surface 27 can move across the upper portion of the movable inclined plate 50 and is movable. When the inclined plate 50 is in the stop position (see FIG. 6), the pachinko ball S rolling on the inclined surface 27 is configured to abut against the side portion of the abutting movable inclined plate 50 so that movement is restricted. It is. Further, when the movable slope 50 is at the stop position, when the pachinko ball S arrives at the notch 36a of the guide portion 36, it is stopped and held on the back side of the movable slope plate 50 ( (See FIG. 13).
[0029]
A concave portion (guide portion) 50b is formed on the upper surface side of the movable inclined plate 50 over substantially the entire length in the front-rear direction of the movable inclined plate 50, and the inner side of the movable inclined plate 50 at the stop position is formed. The pachinko ball S parked on the side is guided toward the special winning area 22 or the general winning areas 23, 23 along the guide portion 50b when the movable inclined plate 50 swings to the reference position. (See FIG. 12). Further, in the vicinity of the rear end of the movable inclined plate 50, a stopper member (second restricting portion) 52 for restricting the position of the pachinko ball S that has arrived at the back side of the movable inclined plate 50 in the special game state is shown. The hole 50a that allows the above is established.
[0030]
As shown in FIG. 8 or FIG. 9, the stopper member 52 has one end portion pivotally supported by the pivot shaft 49 pivotally supporting the movable inclined plate 50, and the support portion 53a. The third drive mechanism 55 is configured to swing in the up-down direction. When the stopper member 52 is swung upward, the protruding portion 53b protrudes from the hole 50a of the movable inclined plate 50 into the winning space 25, and is located behind the movable inclined plate 50. The forward movement of the stopped pachinko ball S is regulated (see FIG. 8 (c) or FIG. 9 (c)).
[0031]
As shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, the third drive mechanism 55 is connected to the first motor 54 and reciprocally moves back and forth, and is connected to the slide plate 56 so as to be rotatable. The movable inclined plate 50 and the rotating member 57 that operates the stopper member 52 are basically configured. The slide plate 56 is a plate-like member that is long in the front-rear direction, and is engaged with a gear 54 a rotated by the first motor 54 on one side surface on the rear end side of the slide plate 56. A rack 56a is partially formed. When the gear 54a is rotated forward and backward by the first motor 54, the slide plate 56 slides in the front-rear direction within a predetermined range. In addition, a second rack 56b that meshes with a gear portion 57a formed on the rotating body 57 is partially formed in a front portion of the upper surface of the slide plate 56, and a rear side of the upper surface of the slide plate 56. A detection piece 56c that can be detected by the position detection means 59 attached to the main body 13 is provided on the part so as to protrude upward. The detection piece 56c is set to be detected by the position detection means 59 when the slide plate 56 is slid to the most forward position (initial position).
[0032]
As shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, the rotating body 57 includes a gear portion 57a meshing with the second rack 56b, a first cam portion 58a and a first cam portion 58a integrally formed on the left side surface of the gear portion 57a. And the lower surface of the movable inclined plate 50 is in contact with the outer peripheral edge portion of the first cam portion 58a, and the stopper is provided on the outer peripheral edge portion of the second cam portion 58b. The lower surface of the support portion 53a of the member 52 comes into contact. Here, as shown in FIG. 8A or 9A, when the slide plate 56 is in the initial position, the movable inclined plate 50 is configured to be positioned in the reference position. Then, in this state, the first motor 54 is driven, and the slide plate 56 is slid and moved to the rear intermediate position by a required length of the slide width (approximately half in the embodiment) (FIG. 8B). 9 (b)), the rotating body 57 is rotated, and the first cam portion 58a gradually displaces the movable inclined plate 50, so that the movable inclined plate 50 is in a substantially horizontal state. It swings to the stop position. When the slide plate 56 is slid from the intermediate position to the rearmost position (end position), the first cam portion 58a is held so that the movable inclined plate 50 is held at the stop position without swinging. Are set (see FIGS. 8 (c) and 9 (c)).
[0033]
When the slide plate 56 is slid from the initial position to the intermediate position, the second cam portion 58b is rotated with the rotation of the rotating body 57, and the stopper member 52 is gradually swung upward. When the plate 56 is in the intermediate position, the protruding portion 53b of the stopper member 52 is configured not to protrude from the hole 50a of the movable inclined plate 50 into the lower winning space 26b. When the slide plate 56 is slid to the end position, the stopper member 52 is further swung upward, and as shown in FIG. 8 (c) or FIG. 9 (c), the movable inclined plate The second cam portion 58b is set so that the protruding portion 53b of the stopper member 52 protrudes into the lower winning space 26b from the 50 holes 50a. The slide plate 56 reciprocates between the initial position and the intermediate position in the normal gaming state, and when the transition to the special gaming state occurs, the initial position and the end position are determined according to predetermined setting conditions. The stopper member 52 is set so as to protrude into the lower winning space 26b.
[0034]
(About channel change member and saddle member)
As shown in FIG. 10 or FIG. 11, the flow path changing members 60, 60 are plate-like members formed in a cross-sectional mountain shape in which a substantially central position in the left-right direction protrudes upward, and the third inclined path The upper part of the inclined surface 27 is inserted from the rear side of the through holes 13c, 13c opened below 34, 34 so as to extend a predetermined length. Further, the flow path changing members 60, 60 are disposed so as to be inclined downward toward the front so as to substantially coincide with the inclination angle of the inclined surface 27, and a second motor 63 provided on the back side of the main body 13 is provided. The fourth drive mechanism 64 serving as a drive source moves back and forth in the front-rear direction (see FIG. 11). It should be noted that the flow path changing member is disposed on the upper end portions of the base portions 61a and 61a disposed in the vicinity of the left and right end portions of the cam plate 61 which is disposed on the main body 13 so as to be movable in parallel back and forth. 60,60 are attached.
[0035]
As shown in FIG. 10, the eaves member 70 is formed in a rectangular frame shape that opens in the vertical direction, and this opening functions as the special winning area 22. The saddle member 70 is pivotally supported so as to be swingable in the left-right direction via a shaft portion 70 a provided in the main body 13 at a position where the special winning area 22 is opened in front of the front end edge of the inclined surface 27. In addition, a special game ball detection sensor (not shown) for detecting the pachinko ball S that has entered the special winning area 22 is disposed below the bar member 70. Further, an operating rod 71 having a groove 71a (see FIG. 11) opened downward is formed on the rear side of the rod member 70, and a disk cam 67 constituting the fourth drive mechanism 64 is formed in the groove 71a. The protrusion 67 (described later) is inserted. That is, as shown in FIG. 11, with the rotation of the disk cam 67, the collar member 70 is positioned at a substantially central position of the inclined surface 27 and the special winning area 22 faces the front portion of the movable inclined plate 50. The original position (see FIG. 11 (b)) and the left and right end positions (see FIG. 11 (a) or FIG. 11 (c)) where the special winning area 22 is displaced leftward or rightward from the original position. It is configured to be able to swing.
[0036]
The fourth drive mechanism 64 includes a first gear 65 that meshes with a gear 63 a rotated by the second motor 63, and a second gear 66 that meshes with the first gear 65. A disc cam 67 is formed integrally with the upper portion of the second gear 66 so as to be eccentric, and is opened at a substantially central position of the cam plate 61 and slidably contacts the opening 61b elongated in the left-right direction. As the second gear 66 rotates, the cam plate 61 and the flow path changing members 60, 60 slide in the front-rear direction. Further, on the upper surface side of the disk cam 67, the protruding portion 67 protrudes at a position not aligned with the central axis of the second gear 66 (that is, an eccentric position with respect to the second gear 66). In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 11 (a) to 11 (c), when the flange member 70 faces the original position, the flow path changing members 60, 60 are retracted most rearward, and the flange member When the 70 swings to the left and right end positions, the flow path changing members 60, 60 are configured to protrude most forward.
[0037]
(Control conditions for movable game parts)
Next, operation modes of the movable game parts 40, 50, 60, and 70 in the normal game state and the special game state will be described. Since the flow path changing members 60, 60 reciprocate synchronously with the flange member 70 as described above, only the flange member 70 will be described, and the operation mode of the flow path changing members 60, 60 will be described. Description of is omitted.
[0038]
First, the operation modes of the gaming parts 40, 50, and 70 in the normal gaming state will be described below with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 14, each of the opening and closing members 16 and 16 is always located in the closed state, and each of the distributing portions 42 and 42 of the distributing member 40 is also held in the first state. The rear end portions of the first inclined passages 30 and 30 are set to open. The movable inclined plate 50 is configured to swing between the reference position and the stop position in a predetermined pattern. Here, the movable inclined plate 50 is set to temporarily stop at the reference position. The collar member 70 swings between the left and right end positions in a predetermined pattern, and is configured to temporarily stop at the original position.
[0039]
Further, when the pachinko ball S is inserted into the first or second starting prize-winning tool N1, N2, as shown in FIGS. 15 (a) and 15 (b), each of the opening / closing members 16, 16 is moved into the pachinko ball S. Is displaced once or twice from the closed state to the open state according to the start prizes N1 and N2 that are entered. Each of the distribution units 42 and 42 is displaced once or twice from the first state to the second state in accordance with the starting prizes N1 and N2 through which the pachinko balls S are inserted, and only for a predetermined time. The distributing portions 42 and 42 are set to contact the rear end portions of the first inclined passages 30 and 30. Further, the movable inclined plate 50 is configured to swing between the reference position and the stop position in the same pattern as the state where the pachinko ball S is not passed through the start prizes N1 and N2. Yes. The flange member 70 is also set to swing between the left and right end positions in the same pattern as described above. Further, in the normal gaming state, the protruding portion 52b of the stopper member 52 is set so as not to protrude from the hole portion 50a of the movable inclined plate 50 into the lower prize winning space 26b.
[0040]
Next, an operation mode of each gaming component 40, 50, 70 in the continuous round will be described. When the special game ball detection sensor detects the pachinko ball S that has entered the special winning area 22, as shown in FIG. 16, the opening and closing members 16, 16 open and close until the round end condition is satisfied, as shown in FIG. The operation is repeated. The movable inclined plate 50 is set to swing from the reference position to the stop position substantially simultaneously with the opening / closing members 16 and 16 starting the opening / closing operation, and to return to the reference position when the round end condition is satisfied. The Here, when the movable inclined plate 50 is in the stop position, the protruding portion 52b of the stopper member 52 protrudes from the hole 50a of the movable inclined plate 50 into the lower winning space 26b. The scissor member 70 (special winning area 22) is held in the original position, and the distributing section 42 is configured to perform the first operation until eight pachinko balls S enter the upper winning space 26a. It is set so that it is swung to the state 2 and then held in the first state.
[0041]
An operation mode of the gaming parts 40, 50, and 70 in the normal round will be described. When the pachinko ball S first enters the special winning area 22, for example, when 7 rounds are selected, the pachinko ball S passes through the special winning area 22 after 6 rounds (last continuation round). When entering, as shown in FIG. 17, the opening / closing members 16, 16 repeat the opening / closing operation until the round end condition is satisfied after a predetermined time elapses. Further, the distribution unit 42 is held in the first state until six pachinko balls S enter the upper prize space 26a, and thereafter, at a predetermined interval until the round end condition is satisfied. Oscillating displacement is performed between the first state and the second state. Further, the movable inclined plate 50 is held at the stop position until the six pachinko balls S enter the upper prize space 26a, and then swings between the reference position and the stop position at a predetermined interval. It is set as follows. The saddle member 70 (special prize area 22) is held in the original position until five pachinko balls S pass into the upper prize space 26a, and then in the left-right direction with a predetermined pattern and interval. And is configured to swing and displace between the left and right end positions. In the normal round, the protruding portion 52b of the stopper member 52 does not protrude from the hole 50a of the movable inclined plate 50 into the lower winning space 26b.
[0042]
[Effect of the embodiment]
Next, the operation of the winning device for the gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described. When the pachinko ball S, which is launched on the board surface of the game board J and flows down the game area I, enters the first start prize tool N1 or the second start prize tool N2, the opening and closing members 16, 16 are moved once. Or open and close twice. At this time, the pachinko balls S that have entered the winning device M from the winning openings 15 and 15 enter the upper winning space 26a through the guide outlets 20 and 20. Further, the pachinko ball S that has entered the upper prize space 26a is either one of the first inclined passages 30 and 30 that are located on the left and right of the partition plate 28, either directly or after rolling the connecting portion 29 of the partition plate 28. One is rolled toward the back side of the upper winning space 26a.
[0043]
Here, the distribution portions 42 and 42 of the distribution member 40 are configured so that the rear end portions of the first inclined passages 30 and 30 from the first state where the rear end portions of the first inclined passages 30 and 30 are opened for a predetermined time. It is displaced to the second state in contact with the part (see FIG. 15). For this reason, when the pachinko ball S reaches the rear end portion of the first inclined passages 30 and 30 while the sorting portions 42 and 42 are in the second state, the pachinko balls S are moved by the sorting portions 42 and 42. Guided from the first inclined passages 30 and 30 toward the second inclined passages 32 and 32, and from the second inclined passages 32 and 32 through the third inclined passages 34 and 34, It is guided by the guide part 36 and arrives at the back side of the movable inclined plate 50 from the notch part 36a of the guide part 36 (see FIG. 4B). At this time, the movable inclined plate 50 swings between a reference position and a stop position at a predetermined interval, and the eaves member 70 (special winning area 22) also has a predetermined pattern between the left and right end positions and the original position. Since the movable inclined plate 50 is displaced to the reference position and the saddle member 70 is held at the original position, the pachinko ball S can enter the special winning area 22. (See FIG. 12), but in other cases, the general winning areas 23 and 23 are entered. As described above, when the player enters the lower winning space 26b, it cannot be determined whether the pachinko ball S will finally pass into the special winning area 22 or the general winning areas 23, 23, and the entertainment of the game is maintained until the end. Is done.
[0044]
On the other hand, when the pachinko balls S reach the rear end portions of the first inclined passages 30 and 30 in a state where the distribution portions 42 and 42 are displaced to the first state, the pachinko balls S are moved to the first inclined passages 30 and 30. 30 falls from the rear end portion 30 toward the inclined surface 27 (see FIG. 4A). Here, since the rear end portions of the first inclined passages 30 and 30 are configured to face above the flow path changing members 60 and 60, as shown in FIG. 5 or FIG. The fallen pachinko ball S comes into contact with the flow path changing members 60, 60, the rolling direction is randomly changed, and the inclined surface 27 rolls in various directions. When the movable inclined plate 50 is at the reference position, the movable inclined plate 50 is oscillated and displaced between the reference position and the stationary position at a predetermined interval at a substantially central position of the inclined surface 27. The pachinko ball S rolling on the inclined surface 27 can pass through the upper part of the movable inclined plate 50 (see FIG. 5), and when the movable inclined plate 50 is at the stop position, the pachinko ball S is moved to the movable inclined plate. The movement is regulated by contacting the side surface of 50 (see FIG. 6).
[0045]
Thus, since the rolling direction of the pachinko ball S rolling on the inclined surface 27 is also changed, the movement of the pachinko ball S is further complicated and the interest of the game is increased. Further, the pachinko ball S that rolls on the inclined surface 27 passes through the special winning area 22 by configuring the eaves member 70 defining the special winning area 22 so as to be displaced in the left-right direction. It is difficult to predict this, and it is possible to give a sense of expectation that the pachinko ball S will pass into the special winning area 22 until the pachinko ball S falls from the front end portion of the inclined surface 27. In other words, the pachinko ball S that has entered the upper prize space 26a flows into the lower prize space 26b without passing through one predetermined path, and the pachinko ball S that rolls in the lower prize space 26b is also determined. Therefore, the pachinko ball S can be enjoyed until the pachinko ball S finally enters either the special winning area 22 or the general winning areas 23, 23, and the interest of the game is increased.
[0046]
When the pachinko ball S that rolls in the lower winning space 26b enters the special winning area 22 defined in the saddle member 70, the special gaming state is entered. Here, in the continuous round, the pachinko ball S that has entered the upper winning space 26a from the winning openings 15, 15 rolls the first inclined passages 30, 30 toward the back side. At this time, since the distributing portions 42 and 42 are held in the second state (see FIG. 16), the pachinko balls S are guided from the first inclined passages 30 and 30 toward the second inclined passages 32 and 32. At the same time, it is guided from the second inclined passages 32, 32 to the guide portion 36 via the third inclined passages 34, 34, and from the notch 36a of the guide portion 36 to the back side of the movable inclined plate 50. To come. At this time, since the movable inclined plate 50 protrudes upward from the inclined surface 27 of the lower prize winning space 26b and is held at the substantially horizontal stop position, the pachinko that has arrived at the back side of the movable inclined plate 50. One sphere S is stopped at a predetermined position (the back side of the movable inclined plate 50) without rolling forward.
[0047]
In the continuous round, since the protruding portion 53b of the stopper member 52 protrudes from the hole 50a of the movable inclined plate 50, the pachinko ball S guided to the back side of the movable inclined plate 50 is The forward movement is restricted by the protrusion 53b of the member 52 (see FIG. 13). Further, since the pachinko ball S is configured to be restricted from moving backward and to the left and right by the wall of the notch 36a, the pachinko ball S is surely attached to the back side of the movable inclined plate 50 (the notch 36a). One can be stopped at a time. When the movable inclined plate 50 is swung from the stop position to the reference position while satisfying the round end condition, the protruding portion 53b of the stopper member 52 is also retracted downward from the hole 50a. The pachinko ball S that has stopped on the back side of the movable inclined plate 50 rolls forward. At this time, since the heel member 70 is held in the original position, the pachinko ball S passes through the special winning area 22 and is surely digested for a predetermined continuation round, thereby impairing the player's expectation. There is no. Since the recess 50b for guiding the pachinko ball S is formed on the upper surface of the movable inclined plate 50, the pachinko ball S is moved along the recess 50b when the movable inclined plate 50 is swung from the stop position to the reference position. It is possible to reliably enter the special winning area 22.
[0048]
When the second and subsequent pachinko balls S arrive at the guide portion 36 in a state where one pachinko ball S is stopped behind the movable inclined plate 50, the notch portion 36a in the guide portion 36 is obtained. It falls onto the inclined surface 27 from both the left and right sides of the frame (see FIG. 13), and rolls along the inclined surface 27 toward the general winning areas 23, 23. Here, since the eaves member 70 (special winning area 22) is stopped at the original position where the front portion of the movable inclined plate 50 faces, the pachinko ball S rolling on the inclined surface 27 becomes the special winning area. Even if it rolls toward 22, it does not come into contact with the side portion of the movable inclined plate 50 and enter the special winning area 22. In addition, since the movable inclined plate 50 extends to the front end edge of the inclined surface 27, it is possible to reliably restrict the pachinko ball S rolling on the inclined surface 27 from entering the special winning area 22. it can. In addition, since it was comprised so that the approximate center position of the front-end edge in the said inclined surface 27 might bulge toward the front side, when the pachinko ball S rolling on this inclined surface 27 arrived at the edge part of this bulging part In addition, since the balance is lost to the general winning areas 23 and 23 and the general winning areas 23 and 23 are dropped as they are, the pachinko ball S can be more reliably prevented from entering the careless special winning area 22. .
[0049]
That is, the movable slant plate 50 can stop the pachinko ball S at a predetermined position and restrict the passage of the pachinko ball S into the special winning area 22, thereby reducing the number of parts constituting the winning device M. The cost can be reduced. Further, by reducing the number of components of the winning device M, the assembling work of the winning device is facilitated, and the working time can be shortened. Furthermore, since the movable inclined plate 50 and the stopper member 52 are configured to be driven by the same first motor 54 and third drive mechanism 55, the cost can be reduced. Further, by reducing the number of motors that are bulky, the winning space 25 can be secured large and a variety of game effects can be achieved. Similarly, since the flow path changing members 60 and 60 and the flange member 70 are configured to be driven by the same second motor 63 and fourth drive mechanism 64, the cost can be further reduced and a bulky motor can be provided. As a result, the winning space 25 can be secured larger.
[0050]
In the normal round in the special game state, the pachinko ball S that has entered the upper winning space 26a from the winning openings 15, 15 rolls the first inclined passages 30, 30 toward the back side. Here, if the pachinko ball S reaches the rear end portion of the first inclined passages 30 and 30 when the distributing member 40 is in the second state, the pachinko balls S are removed from the first inclined passages 30 and 30. Guided toward the second inclined passages 32, 32 and guided from the second inclined passages 32, 32 to the guide portion 36 through the third inclined passages 34, 34, and a notch portion of the guide portion 36 It arrives at the back side of the movable inclined plate 50 from 36a. Here, after the six pachinko balls S have passed through the upper winning space 26a, the movable inclined plate 50 swings between the reference position and the stop position, and the flange member 70 is also left and right. As described above, when the movable inclined plate 50 is displaced to the reference position and the flange member 70 is held at the original position, the position of the end portion of the heel member 70 is not changed. The pachinko ball S can enter the special winning area 22 (see FIG. 12).
[0051]
When the distribution member 40 is in the first state, the pachinko balls S fall from the rear end portions of the first inclined passages 30 and 30 toward the inclined surface 27, and flow into the flow path changing members 60 and 60. The rolling direction is changed at random by contact. Therefore, similarly to the above, on the inclined surface 27, the movable inclined plate 50 is oscillated and displaced between the reference position and the stationary position. The pachinko ball S rolling on the surface 27 can pass through the upper part of the movable inclined plate 50 (see FIG. 5), and when the movable inclined plate 50 is in the stop position, the pachinko ball S is moved to the movable inclined plate 50. The movement is restricted by contacting the side surface (see FIG. 6).
[0052]
That is, in the normal round, as in the case of the continuation round described above, the movement can be enjoyed until the pachinko ball S finally passes into either the special winning area 22 or the general winning area 23. Interest is increased.
[0053]
[Example of change]
In addition, the winning device for the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the embodiment, and various changes can be made. For example, an electric winning device of an open / close slide type is also possible. That is, it is possible to employ a configuration in which the left and right ball receiving slide members provided on the base frame body of the main body are moved and changed between the opposed closed state and the separated open state to both outer sides to open and close the winning opening. Further, the shape of the movable member is not particularly limited as long as it can temporarily hold the game ball upstream of the special winning area. In addition, the special winning area is configured to swing in the left-right direction, but the special winning area may be fixedly formed so as to face the front portion of the movable member. Furthermore, the movable conditions of the various movable game parts are not limited to the setting examples described above, and can be changed as appropriate.
[0054]
The formation positions of the first inclined passage, the second inclined passage, and the third inclined passage are not limited to those in the embodiment, and may be changed as necessary. In addition, although the approximate center position of the flow path changing member is formed in a mountain shape protruding upward, it can be formed in any other shape, and the front side and the rear side of the flow path changing member, It is also possible to make the right and left shapes different.
[0055]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the gaming machine winning device according to claim 1 of the present application, the reference position where the movable member is positioned substantially on the same plane as the inclined surface, and the stopping position protruding upward by the inclined surface. Since the game ball can be stopped at a predetermined position with a single movable member, it is possible to prevent the game ball from entering the special winning area, and the components constituting the winning device The cost can be reduced by reducing the number of points. Further, by reducing the number of component parts, the assembling work of the winning device can be facilitated, and the working time can be shortened.
[0056]
Further, according to the winning device of the second aspect, the guide portion is formed on the movable member, so that the special winning area when the movable game ball is swung from the stationary position to the reference position is formed. It is possible to make it pass through reliably. Further, according to the winning device according to claim 3, since the restricting portion restricts the movement of the game ball stopped on the back side of the movable member to the rear and the left and right sides, the game ball is securely held at a predetermined position. can do. Furthermore, in the winning device according to claim 4 or 5, by providing the stopper member (second restricting portion), the forward movement of the game ball can be restricted, and the game ball can be held and held more securely in a predetermined position. . According to the winning device of claim 6, the stopper member is configured to be swung by the same driving means as the movable member, thereby reducing the number of bulky driving means and widening the winning space. It can be ensured and the cost can be reduced.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing a game board provided with a winning device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a front view showing a winning device according to the embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a part of the winning device according to the embodiment in a cutaway manner.
FIG. 4 is a plan view schematically showing an upper prize space according to an embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a lower prize space according to the embodiment, showing a state in which a pachinko ball is in contact with a flow path changing member and a movable inclined plate is at a reference position.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a lower prize winning space according to the embodiment, showing a state in which a pachinko ball is in contact with a flow path changing member and a movable inclined plate is at a stop position.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the movable inclined plate, the stopper member, and the third drive mechanism according to the embodiment, in which (a) shows the movable inclined plate held at the stop position and the protruding portion of the stopper member is a hole portion; (B) shows a state in which the movable inclined plate is held at the reference position.
8A and 8B are side views showing driving states of the movable inclined plate and the stopper member according to the embodiment, in which FIG. 8A shows a state where the movable inclined plate is held at a reference position, and FIG. 8B shows the movable inclined plate. (C) shows a state where the movable inclined plate is held at the stationary position and the stopper member protrudes above the movable inclined plate.
FIG. 9 is a side view showing a driving state of the movable inclined plate and the stopper member according to the embodiment, where (a) shows a state where the movable inclined plate is held at a reference position, and (b) shows the movable inclined plate. (C) shows a state where the movable inclined plate is held at the stationary position and the stopper member protrudes above the movable inclined plate.
FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a flow path changing member, a flange member, and a fourth drive mechanism according to the embodiment.
FIG. 11 is a plan view showing a driving state of the flow path changing member and the eaves member according to the embodiment, in which (a) shows that the eaves member swings to the left end position and the flow path change member comes to the frontmost position. (B) shows the state where the eaves member has moved to the original position and the flow path changing member has moved to the rearmost position, and (c) shows that the eaves member swings to the right end position and flows. The state which the path change member moved to the forefront position is shown.
FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a lower prize winning space according to the embodiment, and shows a state where the movable inclined plate is held at the reference position and the pachinko ball rolls to the inner side of the movable inclined plate.
FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a lower prize-winning space according to the embodiment, and shows a state in which a pachinko ball is stopped on the back side of the movable inclined plate.
FIG. 14 is a timing chart showing an operation mode of each movable game component in the normal game state according to the embodiment.
FIG. 15 is a timing chart showing an operation mode of each movable game part in the normal game state according to the embodiment, wherein (a) is an operation mode when a pachinko ball is inserted into the second starting prize device; (B) shows an operation mode when a pachinko ball is passed through the first starting prize device.
FIG. 16 is a timing chart showing an operation mode of each movable game component during a continuous round in the special game state according to the embodiment.
FIG. 17 is a timing chart showing an operation mode of each movable game part during a normal round in a special game state according to the embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
15 winning entrance (ball entrance)
16 Opening and closing member
22 Special prize areas
23 General winning areas
25 winning space
27 Inclined surface
36 Guide part
36a Notch (regulatory part)
50 Movable inclined plate (movable member)
50a hole
50b Concave part (guide part)
52 Stopper member (second regulating part)
53a Supporting part
53b Protrusion
54 1st motor (drive means)
58a 1st cam part (1st connection part)
58b Second cam part (second connecting part)
S Pachinko ball (game ball)

Claims (6)

遊技球が通入し得る球入口を開閉可能な開閉部材と、前記球入口の下方に位置して所要の奥行きを有する入賞空間と、前方へ向け下方に傾斜して前記入賞空間の底面をなす傾斜面の前側に設けられ、前記入賞空間に流入した遊技球の通入を許容する特別入賞領域および一般入賞領域とからなり、前記入賞空間に流入した遊技球が前記特別入賞領域に通入することにより、遊技者に有利な特別遊技状態を成立させるようになっている遊技機の入賞装置において、
前記入賞空間の奥側から前記傾斜面の前端縁まで延出して該入賞空間の一部をなし、その前部が前記特別入賞領域に臨む位置で前記傾斜面より上方へ突出し得るよう揺動自在に支持した可動部材と、
前記可動部材に連繋接続され、該可動部材を前記傾斜面と略同一平面上に位置する基準位置および該可動部材の前部が該傾斜面より上方へ突出する停留位置の間で揺動させる駆動手段と、
前記入賞空間における前記可動部材の後方に配設され、該入賞空間に通入した遊技球を可動部材に向けて案内する誘導部とを備え、
前記特別遊技状態の成立に伴い、前記駆動手段を駆動して前記可動部材を前記基準位置から前記停留位置に揺動して保持することで、前記傾斜面を流下する遊技球を上方へ突出した該可動部材により規制して特別入賞領域への通入を阻止すると共に、前記誘導部により可動部材に案内された遊技球を該可動部材の後端部側へ停留させ得るよう構成した
ことを特徴とする遊技機の入賞装置。
An opening / closing member capable of opening and closing a ball entrance through which a game ball can pass, a winning space located below the ball entrance and having a required depth, and a bottom inclined to the front and forming the bottom surface of the winning space. A special winning area and a general winning area that are provided on the front side of the inclined surface and allow the game balls that have flowed into the winning space are allowed to enter, and the game balls that have flowed into the winning space pass into the special winning area. In a prize-winning device for a gaming machine adapted to establish a special gaming state advantageous to the player,
It swings so that it can extend from the back side of the winning space to the front edge of the inclined surface to form a part of the winning space, and the front part can protrude above the inclined surface at a position facing the special winning area. A movable member supported by
Drive connected to the movable member and swinging the movable member between a reference position that is substantially flush with the inclined surface and a stationary position in which a front portion of the movable member protrudes upward from the inclined surface. Means,
A guidance unit disposed behind the movable member in the winning space and guiding a game ball that has entered the winning space toward the movable member;
Along with the establishment of the special game state, the driving means is driven to swing and hold the movable member from the reference position to the stop position, thereby causing the game ball flowing down the inclined surface to protrude upward. The movable member is restricted by the movable member to prevent entry into the special prize area, and the game ball guided to the movable member by the guide portion can be stopped on the rear end side of the movable member. A winning device for gaming machines.
前記可動部材には、前記停留位置から基準位置に揺動した際に後端部側に停留していた前記遊技球を、該可動部材に沿って前記特別入賞領域に向けて流下させ得る案内部が形成されている請求項1記載の遊技機の入賞装置。In the movable member, a guide unit capable of causing the game ball that has stopped on the rear end side when swinging from the stop position to the reference position to flow down toward the special winning area along the movable member. 2. A winning device for a gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein: is formed. 前記停留位置に保持した前記可動部材の後端部側に停留した遊技球の後方および左右方向への移動を規制する規制部を前記誘導部に設けた請求項1または2記載の遊技機の入賞装置。3. A prize for a gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a restriction part for restricting movement of the game ball stopped at the rear end side of the movable member held at the stop position to the rear side and the left-right direction is provided in the guide part. apparatus. 前記可動部材の後端部側に、該可動部材を前記停留位置に保持して停留させた遊技球の前方移動を規制する第2の規制部を設けた請求項1〜3の何れかに記載の遊技球の入賞装置。The second restricting portion for restricting the forward movement of the game ball held by holding the movable member at the stopping position is provided on the rear end side of the movable member. Game ball winning device. 前記第2の規制部は、前記可動部材を駆動する前記駆動手段と連繋されたストッパ部材であって、該可動部材を前記停留位置に保持した際に、当該可動部材に開口した孔部から該ストッパ部材が上方に突出して、可動部材の後端部側に停留された遊技球の前方移動を規制するよう構成した請求項4記載の遊技機の入賞装置。The second restricting portion is a stopper member connected to the driving means for driving the movable member, and the second restricting portion is formed through a hole opening in the movable member when the movable member is held at the stop position. The game machine winning device according to claim 4, wherein the stopper member protrudes upward to restrict the forward movement of the game ball stopped on the rear end side of the movable member. 前記可動部材に当接する第1連繋部と、前記ストッパ部材に当接する第2連繋部とから構成されて前記駆動手段により回動される伝達手段を備え、前記ストッパ部材は、一端が回動可能に支持された支持部と、該支持部の他端に形成されて前記可動部材の孔部から上方に突出する突出部とから略L字型に形成され、前記駆動手段により前記伝達手段を回動した際に、前記可動部材が前記第1連繋部に押し上げられて前記停留位置に揺動され、その後前記ストッパ部材が前記第2連繋部に押し上げられて前記突出部が当該可動部材の孔部から突出するよう構成した請求項5記載の遊技機の入賞装置。It comprises a first connecting portion that contacts the movable member and a second connecting portion that contacts the stopper member, and includes a transmission means that is rotated by the driving means, and one end of the stopper member is rotatable. Formed on the other end of the support and projecting upward from the hole of the movable member. The drive means rotates the transmission means. When the movable member is moved, the movable member is pushed up by the first connecting portion and swung to the stop position, and then the stopper member is pushed up by the second connecting portion, and the protruding portion is a hole portion of the movable member. The winning device for a gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the winning device is configured to protrude from the game machine.
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