JP4372428B2 - Center structure stage structure in gaming machines - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a stage structure of a center accessory in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.
[0002]
[Prior art]
As the stage structure of the center role in the pachinko machine, for example, a stage surface that extends in a planar shape in the left-right direction, and a guide surface that is inclined downward toward the front surface at the center in the left-right direction of the stage surface. The game ball that has been rolled from the warp exit of the warp passage to the end of the stage surface in the left-right direction is rolled to the center of the stage surface and further guided to the guide surface, so that it is provided below the center accessory. The thing of the structure dropped toward the winning prize opening is known (for example, patent document 1).
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Patent No. 3134041 (FIGS. 9 and 13)
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, with the stage structure of Patent Document 1, the game ball that has come out from the warp exit does not move linearly in the horizontal direction from the planar stage surface to the guide surface, and the rolling of the game ball is monotonous. The player is not interested in the movement of the game ball on the stage surface.
[0005]
In the above stage structure, the rolling time of the game balls from the warp exit to the guide surface is short, and the flow speed of each game ball is high, which gives the player the impression that the game time is short, and the big hit There is a risk of reducing expectations for
Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and there are various patterns of rolling of the game balls on the stage surface, and it is possible to keep an eye on the rolling of the game balls and make the game fun with interest. An object of the present invention is to provide a stage structure of a center accessory in a gaming machine that can increase the feeling of expectation of a big hit because the rolling time of the game ball on the stage surface can be increased.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The stage structure of the center accessory in the gaming machine according to claim 1 is provided with a stage surface that extends in the left-right direction and gradually decreases from the left and right ends toward the center in the left-right direction. A stage structure in which a specific entrance for guiding a game ball rolling on the stage surface to a winning opening provided below the center accessory is provided on the back side in the center in the left-right direction of the stage surface. At least a part of the sphere repeats rolling from the end side of the stage surface to the back side and the near side, and the cross section in the short direction is curved concavely so as to go to the center side of the stage surface, and half in the left-right direction a surface shape that is continuous with the pipe-like, and releasing the game balls to the stage surface from the back side or the front side position of the left-right direction end of the stage surface, the defined inlet, left and right of the stage surface A plurality of the game balls that are rolling on the stage surface are provided in a partial area of the stage surface on the near side of the specific entrance. A guide surface having a substantially planar shape that guides to any one of them is provided, and the guide surface is continuously provided at the same height without providing a step at the lowest position of the stage surface and at one central position in the left-right direction. A part is provided.
[0007]
According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the stage structure of the center accessory in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the player visually recognizes the guide surface on the front side edge of the center in the left-right direction of the stage surface. A visually recognizable portion cut into a concave shape is provided.
[0008]
According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the stage structure of the center accessory in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, the warp exit of the warp passage is located at the back side or the front side of the left and right end of the stage surface. Was established.
[0009]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board 2 constituting a part of a pachinko machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.
The game board 2 includes a circular game area 8 surrounded by the outer guide rail 4 and the inner guide rail 6, and a game ball launched from a launching device (not shown) by the player's operation is set in the game area 8. A game is played by rolling while flowing down. A large number of game nails are arranged in the game area 8, but are omitted for simplification of the drawing.
[0010]
A special symbol display device 10 made of liquid crystal is disposed in the center of the game area 8. Further, a special symbol start port 12 is disposed below the special symbol display device 10, and normal symbol operation gates 14 are disposed on the left and right sides of the special symbol start port 12. In addition, a variable winning device 16 is disposed below the game area 8 and includes a large winning opening 18 that allows a game ball to be awarded.
[0011]
In addition, a center accessory 20 is arranged on the front side of the special symbol display device 10, and a windmill 22 with a ramp for changing the rolling direction of the game ball together with the game nail, the game ball in another game area 8 Are disposed on the rear surface of the game board 2, a lamp display device 26, and the like.
Then, when the game ball wins the special symbol starting port 12, it is determined whether or not a special prize state is caused by a determination control means (not shown) based on a predetermined probability, and based on the determination result, the special symbol is determined. The special symbol of the display device 10 is changed, and then a predetermined symbol is fixedly displayed. When the special prize state occurs, the wide door of the variable prize-winning device 16 is opened to the front side for a predetermined time, and the game ball can be awarded.
[0012]
Further, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 14, it is determined whether or not a semi-special prize state is caused by another determination control means (not shown) based on a predetermined probability. Based on this, the normal symbol of the normal symbol display device (not shown) is changed, and then a predetermined symbol is fixedly displayed. When the quasi-special prize state occurs, the left and right movable pieces 12a, 12a of the special symbol start opening 12 are opened for a predetermined time, and the game ball can easily win the special symbol start opening 12.
[0013]
Here, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the center accessory 20 described above.
The center accessory 20 includes a main body base 30 attached to the surface of the game board 2, a transparent plate 32 provided at the center of the main body base 30 to protect the special symbol display device 10, and a lower portion of the transparent plate 32. A warp passage formed by a stage surface 34 provided in the front view and extending in the left-right direction and a warp forming member 36 attached to the main body base 30 to guide the game ball received therein toward the stage surface 34. 38, a warp inlet 40 for receiving the game ball flowing down the left upstream of the game area 8 into the warp passage 38, and the game ball guided by the warp passage 38 from the front side of the left end of the stage surface 34 to the stage surface 34, a plurality of specific inlets 44 arranged side by side in the center in the left-right direction of the stage surface 34, and a lower side of these specific inlets 44. Is, and a plurality of defined outlet 46 to induce game ball entering each particular inlet 44 to the special symbol start port 12.
[0014]
Next, FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the stage surface 34 in plan view, FIG. 4 is a sectional view of the stage surface 34 in the short direction, and FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the vicinity of the stage surface 34 in front view. It is a figure.
As apparent from FIGS. 3 and 4, the stage surface 34 has a concave section in the short direction, a surface shape that is continuous in a half-pipe shape in the left-right direction, and a stage surface 34a on the left end side. And it is formed so as to gradually become lower from the stage surface 34b on the right end side toward the stage surface 34c at the center in the left-right direction.
[0015]
As shown in FIG. 3, the substantially semicircular region on the front side of the specific inlet 44 is provided with a substantially planar guide surface 50 that is inclined downward toward the specific inlet 44. The position 50a on the most front side of the guide surface 50 is provided to be the same height as the lowest position of the stage surface 34c at the center in the left-right direction without providing a step. Accordingly, the edge portions 34 d and 34 e of the stage surface 34 surrounding the guide surface 50 other than the stage surface 34 c at the center in the left-right direction are provided with a step between the guide surface 50.
[0016]
Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the front edge of the stage surface 34 at the center in the left-right direction is notched in a concave shape so that the height gradually decreases from the left-right end side toward the center in the left-right direction. The visible portion 52 is formed.
Next, a pattern in which game balls released from the warp outlet 42 roll on the stage surface 34 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7.
[0017]
The rolling pattern of the game ball B shown in FIG. 6 is such that the game ball B released from the warp outlet 42 swings repeatedly by rolling to the back side and the near side of the stage surface 34a at the left end. It goes to the stage surface 34c side in the center of the direction. Then, it enters one of the specific inlets 44 so as to be sucked from the lowest position of the stage surface 34c at the center in the left-right direction through the position 50a closest to the guide surface 50. The game ball B that has entered the specific entrance 44 exits from the specific exit 46 and falls toward the special symbol starting port 12.
[0018]
In addition, the rolling pattern of the game ball B shown by the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 7 shows that the game ball B released from the warp outlet 42 is angled closer to the stage surface 34c at the center in the left-right direction, Rolling toward the front side is repeated to move toward the stage surface 34c at the center in the left-right direction. Then, after passing through the stage surface 34c at the center in the left-right direction and heading toward the stage surface 34b at the right end, the rolling speed decreases to return to the stage surface 34c at the center in the left-right direction, and the stage surface 34c at the center in the left-right direction The specific entrance 44 is entered from the lowest position so as to be sucked through the position 50a closest to the guide surface 50. Similarly, the game ball B that has entered the specific entrance 44 exits from the specific exit 46 and falls toward the special symbol starting port 12.
[0019]
Furthermore, the rolling pattern of the game balls B shown by broken lines in FIG. 7 indicates that the game balls B released from the warp outlet 42 with an increased rolling speed are rolled toward the back side and the near side of the stage surface 34a at the left end. It moves toward the stage surface 34c at the center in the left-right direction while repeating the movement and swinging. Then, the game ball B with momentum falls from the edge 34 d of the stage surface 34 surrounding the guide surface 50 to the guide surface 50 and enters one of the specific entrances 44. Similarly, the game ball B that has entered the specific entrance 44 exits from the specific exit 46 and falls toward the special symbol starting port 12.
[0020]
The rolling pattern of the game ball B shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 is only an example, but the player performs a complicated rolling operation while swinging on the stage surface 34, and for a while, the stage. The movement of the game ball B staying on the surface 34 can be seen. Further, since the visual recognition portion 52 is formed at the edge on the near side in the center in the left-right direction of the stage surface 34, the player can easily check the movement of the game ball B toward the guide surface 50.
[0021]
Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the stage surface 34 is formed into a surface shape in which the cross section in the short direction is curved in a concave shape and is continuous in a half pipe shape in the left-right direction, and the front side of the left end of the stage surface 34 Since the game ball B is discharged from the specific outlet 46 provided on the stage surface 34 to the stage surface 34, the game ball B performs a complex rolling operation while swinging on the stage surface 34. Keep an eye on the movement of the sphere B, you can enjoy the game with interest.
[0022]
Further, since the game ball B stays on the stage surface 34 for a while and rolls for a long time, it is possible to increase a sense of expectation for jackpot.
The position 50a closest to the guide surface 50 provided on the front side of the specific entrance 44 is continuously provided at the same height as the lowest position of the stage surface 34c at the center in the left-right direction without providing a step. Since the game ball B that has rolled to this position is easy to move to the guide surface 50 side, it is possible to keep an eye on the movement of the game ball B and to increase the interest of the game.
[0023]
Furthermore, since the visual recognition part 52 is formed at the edge on the near side in the center in the left-right direction of the stage surface 34, the player can easily confirm the movement of the game ball B toward the guide surface 50. As a result, the game ball B rolling on the stage surface 34 through the visual recognition unit 52 is allowed to pass through the specific inlet 44 among the plurality of specific inlets 44 provided side by side, or to the special symbol starter 12. The strategy of whether or not to win a prize can be considered.
[0024]
【The invention's effect】
According to the stage structure of the center actor in the gaming machine of the present invention, the game ball performs a complex rolling operation while swinging on the stage surface, so that the player can keep an eye on the movement of the game ball and be interested. You can enjoy playing games. Further, since the game ball stays on the stage surface for a while and rolls for a long time, it is possible to increase a sense of expectation for the big hit.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing a game board of a pachinko machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a center accessory according to the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a plan view showing a stage surface of a center accessory according to the present invention.
4 is a view taken in the direction of arrows IV-IV in FIG. 3;
FIG. 5 is a view showing a visual recognition part of a center accessory according to the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a view showing one pattern of game balls rolling on a stage surface according to the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing another pattern of game balls rolling on the stage surface according to the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
12 Special design starting entrance (winning entrance)
20 Center accessory 30 Main body base 32 Transparent plate 34 Stage surface 34a Left end side stage surface 34b Right end side stage surface 34c Left and right center stage surface 38 Warp passage 42 Warp outlet 44 Specific inlet 50 Guide surface 50a Stage surface A portion 52 that is continuous at the same height without providing a step at the lowest position and a central position in the left-right direction 52 Visual recognition portion B Game ball

Claims (3)

A center surface of the gaming machine is provided with a stage surface extending in the left-right direction and gradually lowering from the left and right ends toward the center in the left-right direction. In a stage structure provided with a specific entrance for guiding a rolling game ball to a winning opening provided below the center role,
The stage surface has a concave cross-section in a short direction so that at least a part of the game ball repeats rolling from the end side to the back side and the near side of the stage surface toward the center side of the stage surface. It is curved and has a surface shape that is continuous in a half-pipe shape in the left-right direction, and the game ball is released to the stage surface from the position on the back side or the near side of the left-right direction end of this stage surface ,
A plurality of the specific entrances are provided side by side in the left-right direction on the back side of the center in the left-right direction of the stage surface,
A guide surface having a substantially planar shape for guiding the game ball rolling on the stage surface to one of the plurality of specific entrances is provided in a partial region of the stage surface on the near side of the specific entrances. With
The guide surface is provided with a center portion in a gaming machine characterized by providing a continuous portion at the same height without providing a step at the lowest position of the stage surface and at one central position in the left-right direction. Stage structure of things. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a visual recognition part cut into a concave shape that makes it easy for a player to visually recognize the guide surface is provided at an edge on the near side in the center in the left-right direction of the stage surface . Center structure stage structure. The stage structure of a center accessory in a gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein a warp outlet of a warp passage is provided on the back side or the near side of the end in the left-right direction of the stage surface .

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