JP4423641B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine provided with a ball distribution member that temporarily receives a gaming ball flowing down a gaming area and changes its flowing direction.

  A pachinko machine, which is a typical gaming machine, has a decorative member (ball distribution member) formed in a frame shape at a substantially central position of the gaming area defined on the board surface of the gaming board set in the machine. Through the opening of the decorative member, various types of symbol display devices that perform a game effect such as a required symbol variation game and a reach effect are arranged. Then, a pachinko ball (game ball) launched into the game area enters the start prize provided at a position below the decorative member in the game area, and a game effect is performed on the symbol display device. . Many of the pachinko machines are provided with a so-called stage on the lower edge of the decorative member, on which the pachinko balls can roll in the left-right direction, and once the pachinko balls flowing down the game area are received and rolled on the stage. Then, it is configured to drop from the stage. That is, the pachinko ball rolls on the stage to enjoy its movement, and the pachinko ball that has dropped from the stage can be given great interest in winning the starting prize.

Moreover, what comprised the member which can change the fall direction of the pachinko ball from the said stage is also known. For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the decoration member is rotated by the first position where the pachinko ball that rolls on the stage can be received and the weight of the pachinko ball received, and the pachinko ball is started. A ball guide member that is displaceable to a second position where the ball is dropped (discharged) toward the winning tool is disposed. That is, the ball guiding member is always held at the first position, and when the pachinko ball rolling on the stage is received by the ball guiding member, the pachinko ball is moved to the starting prize according to the rotation of the ball guiding member. It is designed to guide you. In this way, by providing a ball guiding member for dropping a pachinko ball rolling on the stage in a specific direction, the player can be more interested in the movement of the pachinko ball on the stage.
JP 2003-93631 A

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, since the pachinko ball received by the ball guide member moves only in the rotation direction of the ball guide member, there is a problem that the fun of the movement of the pachinko ball is reduced. Yes. Specifically, the ball guiding member rotates from the first position to the second position by its own weight after completely receiving the pachinko ball in a stationary state. That is, the pachinko ball received by the ball guiding member is received by the ball guiding member because all elements such as “momentum” and “rotational force” of the pachinko ball that are different for each rolling pachinko ball are removed. After that, there is a drawback that the same movement is performed every time, and the interest in the movement of the pachinko sphere is reduced. In addition, since the pachinko ball that rolls on the stage is temporarily stopped by the ball guiding member, it was not possible to enjoy the movement of the pachinko ball that moves continuously.
Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that allows different movements depending on factors such as the momentum of a game ball and can improve the interest of the player.

In order to overcome the above-mentioned problems and achieve the intended purpose, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes:
In a gaming machine equipped with a ball distribution member (13) that temporarily receives a game ball (S) flowing down the game area (10b) and changes its flow direction,
The ball distribution member (13)
A ball rolling member (32) that forms a ball path (36) of a required length that allows rolling movement of the game ball (S);
A first state in which the ball rolling member (32) is rotatably supported, and the game ball (S) can roll and move along the ball passage (36) along the ball passage (36). The second state in which the game ball (S) is allowed to drop from the ball passage (36) by rotating in the first direction intersecting the ball passage (36) from the state, and the ball passage (36 Support means capable of rotating in a second direction different from the first direction intersecting with the third direction allowing the game ball (S) to fall from the ball path (36). (38)
Balance holding means (39) for constantly holding the ball rolling member (32) in the first state;
The ball rolling member (32) is provided in a part of the ball passage (36) and the balance maintained by the balance holding means (39) is broken by the arrival of the game ball (S) to bring the ball rolling member (32) from the first state. A first imbalance formation region (40) for displacement to a second state;
The ball rolling member (32) is provided in a part of the ball passage (36) and the balance maintained by the balance holding means (39) is broken by the arrival of the game ball (S) to bring the ball rolling member (32) from the first state. A second imbalance formation region (42) for displacement to a third state ,
When the ball rolling member (32) is moved from the first state to the second state when the game ball (S) arrives at the first imbalance formation region (40), the balance holding means (39) In addition to returning to the first state, the game ball (S) arrives at the second imbalance formation region (42) and the ball rolling member (32) displaced from the first state to the third state is balanced. holding means (39) is characterized by being so that configured to return to the first state.

Further, the ball passage (36) is formed to extend along an axis (CL) around which the ball rolling member (32) rotates in a state in which the ball rolling member (32) is viewed in plan. Thus, the first imbalance formation region (40) is formed by meandering the spherical passage (36) so as to curve one side intersecting the axis (CL), and the axis (CL) Alternatively, the second imbalance formation region (42) may be formed by meandering the spherical passage in a curved manner on the other side that intersects .

Further, the first rolling imbalance formation region (40) and the second imbalance formation region (42) are adjacent to the ball rolling member (32) along the extending direction of the ball passage (36). The game ball (S) formed so as to be positioned at the same time and passed through the first and second imbalance formation regions (40, 42) can be rolled and moved to the other imbalance formation region (40, 42). May be.

Furthermore, the ball passage (36) is formed so as to bend downward, and a ball in which the game ball (S) can fall from the ball passage (36) at the lowest position of the ball passage (36). A dropping portion (37a) is provided, and the first imbalance formation region (40) is provided at the lowermost portion of the ball passage (36), and the first imbalance formation region (40) is sandwiched therebetween. Rukoto provided the second imbalance forming region (42) are also possible.

The ball rolling member (32) includes a long plate-like bottom portion (33) extending in the left-right direction and a game ball (S) extending upward from the rear end edge of the plate-like bottom portion (33). ) And a front regulating wall (34) that extends upward from the front end edge of the plate-like bottom (33) and regulates the falling of the game ball (S). The ball path (36) that allows the game ball (S) to roll and move is defined by the plate-shaped bottom portion (33) and the front and rear restriction walls,
The rear restricting wall (35) has a first ball drop portion (37a) in which a projecting dimension from the plate-like bottom portion (33) is set small at a position corresponding to the first imbalance formation region (40). ) Is formed, and the ball rolling member (32) is displaced from the first state to the second state, thereby allowing the gaming ball (S) to fall from the first ball dropping part (37a),
In the front regulating wall (34), a second ball dropping part (37b) having a small projecting dimension from the plate-like bottom part (33) at a position corresponding to the second imbalance formation region (42). When the ball rolling member (32) is displaced from the first state to the third state, the game ball (S) is allowed to fall from the second ball dropping part (37b). May be.

The ball distribution member (13) is a recess that allows the game ball (S) to roll and move, and guides the game ball (S) toward the winning tool (11) disposed in the game area (10b). (23a) provided with a front stage (23), and a rear side formed with a ball guide path (25) for guiding the game ball (S) toward the recess (23a) of the front stage (23) With stage (24),
When the ball rolling member (32) is displaced to the second state, the game ball (S) falling from the ball passage (36) can be received in the ball guide path (25), while the ball rolling member (32 ) Is displaced to the third state, the game ball (S) can be configured to fall from the ball path (36) onto the front stage (23) .

Further, a rotation restricting portion (30) for restricting the rotation range of the ball rolling member (32) is provided, and the ball rolling member (32) is displaced into the first state, the second state, and the third state. Thus, the rotation range of the ball rolling member (32) is restricted so that the game ball (S) can be received in the ball passage (36), and the ball rolling member ( The rotation restricting portion (30) is different so that the rotation angle at which 32) can rotate and the rotation angle at which the ball rolling member (32) can rotate when the first state is displaced from the first state to the third state. By restricting the rotation range of the ball rolling member (32) , a difference may be generated between the rate at which the ball rolling member (32) is displaced to the second state and the rate at which the ball rolling member (32) is displaced to the third state. .

  According to the gaming machine of the first aspect of the present invention, the ball rolling member itself is moved from the first state to the second state when the game ball rolling in the ball passage of the ball rolling member arrives at each imbalance formation region. By changing the state or the first state to the third state and allowing the game ball to fall from the ball passage in the second state or the third state, different “momentum” or “rotation” differs for each game ball. Since the game ball can be moved differently depending on factors such as “power”, it is possible to increase the interest of the game. Further, when the game ball rolls in the ball passage, the ball rolling member rotates, so that a three-dimensional movement can be imparted to the game ball, and the interest in the movement of the game ball can be enhanced. . Furthermore, since the game ball is not temporarily stopped on the ball rolling member, it is possible to enjoy the movement of the game ball flowing continuously.

  Further, according to the gaming machine of the fourth aspect, the ball can be reciprocated in the ball path by forming the ball path so as to bend downward. At this time, the “momentum” of the game ball arriving in the ball passage changes the number of times of reciprocating movement of the ball passage, and there is an advantage that the interest of the game can be improved. Then, as the game ball reciprocates in the ball path, the ball rolling member can be displaced between the first state and the second state, and between the first state and the third state. Specifically, in a state where the “momentum” of the game ball is strong, the game ball falls from the ball passage when the ball passage is inclined by passing through the first or second imbalance formation region in a short time. However, the “ball moment” of the game ball is weakened along with the reciprocation, so that the game ball can be dropped from the ball passage with the displacement of the ball rolling member to the second or third state. The ball rolling member is repeatedly displaced to the first state and the second state by arrival and passage of the game ball to the first imbalance formation region, and at the same time by arrival and passage of the game ball to the second imbalance formation region. Since the ball rolling member is repeatedly displaced into the first state and the third state, the interest of the game can be further improved. Further, by providing a ball dropping portion at the lowest position of the ball passage, it is possible to prevent the game ball from staying in the ball passage.

  According to the gaming machine of the sixth aspect, the ball guide path for guiding the game ball toward the winning tool is formed, and when the ball rolling member is displaced to the second state in the ball guide path. By configuring so that a game ball falling from the ball passage can be received in the ball guide path, it can be interested whether or not the game ball falling from the ball path enters the ball guide path. Further, since the degree of advantage with respect to the player varies depending on the tilting direction of the ball rolling member, it is possible to have a strong interest in the operation of the ball rolling member. And, by forming a ball guide path below the first imbalance formation region, a sense of expectation that a game ball that has fallen when the ball rolling member is displaced to the second state enters the ball guide path. There is an advantage that can increase the interest of the game.

Furthermore, according to the gaming machine of the seventh aspect , even when the ball rolling member is displaced to the second state or the third state, the game ball can be received in the ball passage, so that the game ball rolls through the ball passage. In a moving state, another game ball can be received in the ball passage, and a complicated movement can be caused by the game balls by contact between the game balls. In addition , since the degree of advantage for the player varies depending on the rotation direction of the ball rolling member, it is possible to have a strong interest in the operation of the ball rolling member.

  Next, the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings by way of preferred embodiments. In the embodiment, a pachinko machine that plays a game using a pachinko ball as a game ball will be described as an example. Further, in the following description, front / rear and left / right are designated in a state where the game board of the pachinko machine is viewed from the front side as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game board 10 of the pachinko machine according to the embodiment has a pachinko ball S (see FIG. 7) slightly below the longitudinal center on the front side of the game area 10b surrounded by the rail 10a curved in a substantially circular shape. A winning prize 11 that can be detected by a switch, and a decorative member (ball circulation) that is disposed directly above the starting prize 11 and is positioned approximately at the center of the game area 10b, with the symbol display device 12 facing from behind. Member) 13 and a large electric prize-winning device 14 installed immediately below the start winning tool 11 and the like. Here, a symbol variation game is started on the symbol display device 12 by detecting a pachinko ball S by a switch (not shown) disposed in the start winning tool 11. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the prize-winning device 14 has a door-like opening / closing plate 16 provided in a special prize-winning tool 15 based on a set drive condition relating to a rear electromagnetic solenoid (not shown). When the special game (so-called big hit) occurs as a result of the symbol variation game, the opening / closing plate 16 is opened to give an opportunity to obtain a large number of prize balls. It has become so. An out port 17 for discharging the pachinko ball S that has not won the starting prize 11 or the like is provided at the lowest position of the game area 10b in the game board 10. In addition, a large number of game nails (not shown) are planted in the game area 10b of the game board 10, and the pachinko balls S flow down while changing the direction by contact with the game nails. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the decorative member 13 occupies most of the game area 10b in the left-right width direction, and the symbol display device 12 faces from the rear via a visible display portion 20a opened at a substantially central position. A plurality of decorative bodies 20b having various designs are arranged on the frame-shaped main body 20 (see FIG. 2). The frame-shaped main body 20 is provided with a mounting plate 21 extending outward from the outer periphery thereof, and the frame-shaped main body 20 is inserted into the mounting hole (not shown) provided in the game board 10 from the front side. In the inserted state, the game board 10 is screwed from the front side of the mounting plate 21. In addition, a ball entrance 22 through which the pachinko ball S flowing down the game area 10b can pass is formed on the left side and the right side of the frame-shaped main body 20 (positioned on the right side in FIG. 2). Only the ball passage 22 is shown).

  Further, a front stage 23 and a rear stage 24 that are gently undulated in the vertical direction and on which the pachinko ball S can roll and move are formed on the lower edge portion on the inner peripheral side of the frame-shaped main body 20 (FIGS. 1 to 1). (See FIG. 4). The front stage 23 is curved downward as it goes from the left and right edges to the center position, and is formed in a waveform that rises upward at a substantially center position of the front stage 23. Recesses 23a that are inclined downward toward the front side are respectively provided at approximately the center position that is displaced downward and at the lowest position (two locations that are displaced upward from the downward inclination). The mounting plate 21 protrudes above the front stage 23 at a portion of the front stage 23 where the recess 23a is not formed, and the pachinko ball that rolls and moves on the front stage 23. S falls from one of the three recesses 23a to the front side of the game board 10 (game area 10b). Here, the recess 23a provided at the uppermost position of the front stage 23 (the recess 23a provided in the center) is set to be positioned immediately above the start winning tool 11 (see FIG. 1). The pachinko ball S that has fallen from the recess 23a provided at the uppermost position to the front side of the game board 10 wins the starting prize 11 with a high probability.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the rear stage 24 is curved downward as it goes from the left and right end edges to the central position, and rises upward at the central position, as in the front stage 23. It is formed in a waveform. Here, the left and right side portions of the rear stage 24 continuously extend to the front stage 23 and are located at the center position from the lowest position of the rear stage 24 (two positions displaced from the lower inclination to the upper inclination). The upper and lower stages have a two-stage structure projecting upward from the front stage 23. Note that projecting pieces 24 a and 24 a projecting upward from the front edge of the rear stage 24 projecting upward from the front stage 23 are formed so that the rear stage 24 does not fall directly onto the front stage 23. It is. The rear stage 24 is formed so as to be gently inclined downward toward the front side, and the pachinko ball S that has arrived at the rear stage 24 moves from the left and right sides of the rear stage 24 to the front stage 23. It is like that.

  In addition, a ball guide path 25 that is inclined downward toward the front side is provided at a substantially central position in the left-right direction on the rear stage 24 by a predetermined length in the front-rear direction, and a pachinko ball that has arrived at the ball guide path 25. S is configured to drop into a recess 23 a provided at the uppermost position of the front stage 23. That is, the pachinko ball S that has arrived at the ball guide path 25 wins the start winning tool 11 with high probability. In addition, restriction pieces 25 a and 25 a that protrude upward are formed on the left and right sides of the ball guide path 25, so that it is difficult for the pachinko balls S that roll and move on the rear stage 24 to enter the ball guide path 25. Yes.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, a left support base (support means) 27 and a right support base (support means) 28 are respectively located at the boundary positions with the front stage 23 at both left and right ends of the rear stage 24. The ball rolling member 32 described later is rotatably supported by the left and right support bases 27 and 28. In addition, picture walls 29a and 29a extending in the left-right direction are erected on the upper portions of the left and right support bases 27 and 28 at positions spaced apart from each other in the front-rear direction, and pachinko machines are formed by the picture walls 29a and 29a. A ball guide path 29 is defined in which the ball S can roll and move. The ball guide path 29 is formed to be inclined downward toward the inner side (the ball rolling member 32 side). Here, the ball guide path 29 formed on the left support base 27 is connected to the ball passage 22 provided on the left side of the frame-shaped main body 20 and is connected to the ball guide path 29 formed on the right support base 28. Is configured to communicate with a ball inlet 22 provided on the right side of the frame-shaped main body 20, and the pachinko ball S that has passed through each ball inlet 22 passes through the corresponding ball guide path 29. It moves to the moving member 32. Further, the downstream end portions of the painting walls 29a and 29a extend in directions away from each other (front-rear direction), and the spherical guide path 29 slightly expands on the downstream end side, and from the corresponding support bases 27 and 28, respectively. It is formed so as to protrude toward the ball rolling member 32 side.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the ball rolling member 32 includes a plate-like bottom portion 33 that is long in the left-right direction and has a length dimension corresponding to the spacing between the left and right support stands 27, 28. A front regulating wall 34 that extends upward from the front end edge of the plate-like bottom portion 33 to restrict the fall of the pachinko ball S, and a front regulating wall 34 that extends upward from the front end edge of the plate-like bottom portion 33 to regulate the fall of the pachinko ball S. The plate-shaped bottom portion 33 and the front and rear regulating walls 34 and 35 define a ball passage 36 in which the pachinko ball S can roll and move. In addition, a substantially center position in the left-right direction of the plate-shaped bottom portion 33 (spherical passage 36) in the rear regulating wall 35 is set to have a small projecting dimension from the plate-shaped bottom portion 33, and the pachinko ball S that rolls and moves in the spherical passage 36. It functions as a first sphere drop part (sphere drop part) 37a that permits the drop of the ball (see FIGS. 4 and 5A, 5B). Then, the position of the plate-shaped bottom portion 33 (the spherical passage 36) in the left-right direction of the front regulating wall 34 is set to have a small projecting dimension from the plate-shaped bottom portion 33 as described above, and moves along the spherical passage 36. It functions as a second ball drop part (ball drop part) 37b that allows the falling pachinko ball S to fall (see FIGS. 4 and 5A, 5C). It should be noted that the width dimension in the front-rear direction of the plate-shaped bottom portion 33 (spherical passage 36) is set to a dimension that allows one pachinko ball S to roll and move.

  The plate-shaped bottom portion 33 is provided with shaft portions (supporting means) 38 and 38 having axial lines CL that coincide with the left and right end portions of the plate-shaped bottom portion 33, respectively. , 28 is configured to be inserted and supported in a support hole (not shown) formed in. That is, the ball rolling member 32 itself can rotate in a direction intersecting with the direction in which the ball passage 36 extends around the shaft portions 38 and 38. In the state where the shaft portions 38 and 38 are supported by the left and right support bases 27 and 28, the ball rolling member 32 is positioned above the rear stage 24 at a predetermined interval.

  Here, the plate-like bottom portion 33 is slightly curved backward from the axis CL of the shaft portions 38 and 38 at a substantially central position in the left-right direction in the plan view shown in FIG. It meanders so as to curve forward from the axis CL. That is, the spherical passage 36 is deviated from the axis CL at three locations along the longitudinal direction. Further, as shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, the plate-like bottom portion 33 is formed in an arcuate shape with a substantially central position in the left-right direction located at the lowest position when viewed from the front. Furthermore, a weight (balance holding means) 39 is attached to the lower surface of the plate-like bottom portion 33 of the ball rolling member 32 on the axis CL of the shaft portions 38, 38 at a substantially central position in the left-right direction. Due to the weight of the weight 39, the ball rolling member 32 is balanced and held in a posture (see FIGS. 2 to 4 and 6A, hereinafter referred to as the first state) in which the ball passage 36 opens upward.

  That is, the ball rolling member 32 is balanced and held in the first state by the weight of the weight 39, so that the fall of the pachinko ball S from the ball passage 36 is restricted by the front and rear restriction walls 34, 35, and The pachinko ball S can roll and move along the ball passage 36. When the ball rolling member 32 is in the first state, the left and right end portions of the plate-shaped bottom portion 33 are set so that the corresponding end portions of the ball guide paths 29 are substantially aligned, The pachinko ball S that rolls and moves along the path 29 can smoothly move to the ball passage 36 of the ball rolling member 32.

  Then, when the pachinko ball S arrives in a region 40 (see FIG. 5A) that curves backward in the plate-like bottom portion 33 (the spherical passage 36) (hereinafter referred to as a first imbalance formation region), the center of gravity is Accordingly, the balance held by the weight 39 is lost, and the ball rolling member 32 is rotated rearward about the shaft portions 38 and 38 (FIG. 6). (See (b) and FIG. 7 (b)). In the following description, the ball rolling member 32 is rotated from the first state to the rear (the first direction intersecting the ball passage 36), and the ball passage 36 is inclined downward. Two states. That is, when the ball rolling member 32 is displaced from the first state to the second state, the pachinko ball S is moved from the ball passage 36 (first ball dropping portion 37a) as the inclination angle of the ball passage 36 increases. The pachinko ball S falls to the rear (rear stage 24) and can receive the pachinko ball S in the ball guide path 25.

  Similarly, the pachinko sphere S arrives at two regions 42 and 42 (refer to FIG. 5A, hereinafter referred to as a second imbalance formation region) that curve forward in the plate-shaped bottom portion 33 (sphere passage 36). In this case, the center of gravity moves forward, and accordingly, the balance held by the weight 39 is broken, so that the ball rolling member 32 rotates forward about the shaft portions 38 and 38. (See FIG. 6 (c) and FIG. 7 (a)). In the following description, it is assumed that the ball rolling member 32 is rotated forward from the first state (second direction intersecting with the ball passage 36) and the ball passage 36 is inclined downward toward the front. Three states. That is, as the ball rolling member 32 is displaced from the first state to the third state, the pachinko ball S is moved from the ball passage 36 (second ball dropping portion 37b) as the inclination angle of the ball passage 36 increases. The pachinko ball S falls to the front (front stage 23) and cannot be received in the ball guide path 25. In other words, in the embodiment, the case where the pachinko sphere S arriving at the first imbalance formation region 40 is dropped, compared to the case where the pachinko sphere S arriving at the second imbalance formation region 42 is dropped. It is configured to be advantageous to the player. In the embodiment, the sizes of the second imbalance formation regions 42 and the first imbalance formation regions 40 are set so as to substantially coincide with each other, and the second imbalance formation in the entire ball rolling member 32 is performed. The proportion of the balanced formation regions 42, 42 is larger than that of the first imbalance forming region 40.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 6A to 6C, the left and right support bases 27 and 28 are in contact with the ball rolling member 32 (plate-like bottom portion 33) on the mutually opposing surfaces. Rotation restricting portions 30 and 30 for restricting the rotation range of the rolling member 32 are formed (only the rotation restricting portion 30 of the left support base 27 is shown in FIG. 6). Here, when the rotation restricting portions 30 and 30 are displaced to the second state and the third state, they come into contact with the ball rolling member 32, and the ball rolling member 32 is moved from the ball guide paths 29. The pachinko ball S is set so as to be restricted in a posture in which the pachinko ball S can be received in the ball passage 36. That is, regardless of whether the ball rolling member 32 is in the first state, the second state, or the third state, the pachinko ball S coming from the ball guide paths 29, 29 is passed to the ball path 36. It has come to accept. In the embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 6B and 6C, the rotation angle of the ball rolling member 32 when the first state is displaced from the second state is changed from the first state to the third state. The rotation restricting portion 30 is set to be larger than the rotation angle at the time when the ball rolling member 32 is displaced (the inclination angle of the ball passage 36 is larger when the ball rolling member 32 is displaced from the first state to the second state). The rotation range of the ball rolling member 32 is restricted. That is, when the pachinko sphere S arrives at the first imbalance formation region 40, the pachinko sphere S falls from the ball passage 36 more than when the pachinko sphere S arrives at the second imbalance formation region 42. Easy to set.

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Next, the operation of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described. The pachinko ball S launched into the game area 10b of the game board 10 flows down while changing its direction due to contact with the nails implanted in the game board 10, and a safe ball that enters the start winning device 11 and an out port 17 is classified as an out ball to be collected. Then, when the pachinko ball S wins the starting prize 11, a required symbol variation game is developed on the symbol display device 12, and there is an expectation that a “hit” advantageous to the player will be established. A game is played.

  Here, when the pachinko balls S flowing down the game area 10 b pass through the ball entrances 22 provided on the left and right sides of the decorative member 13, the pachinko balls S pass to the ball rolling member 32 via the ball guide path 29. Be guided. At this time, since the ball rolling member 32 is always balanced and held in the first state by the weight of the weight 39, the ball rolling member 32 moves smoothly from the ball guide path 29 to the ball path 36. In this state, the fall of the pachinko ball S from the ball passage 36 is restricted by the front and rear restriction walls 34 and 35 that define the ball passage 36, and the pachinko ball S rolls and moves along the ball passage 36.

  When the pachinko ball S rolls and moves in the ball passage 36 and arrives at the second imbalance formation region 42, the balance held by the weight 39 is broken by the dead weight of the pachinko ball S. The member 32 is displaced from the first state to the third state. That is, when the ball rolling member 32 is displaced to the third state and the ball passage 36 is inclined downward toward the front, the pachinko sphere S from the ball passage 36 is moved through the second ball dropping portion 37b. Falling forward is allowed. At this time, when the pachinko sphere S passes through the second imbalance formation region 42 without falling from the second sphere dropping portion 37b, and the pachinko sphere S arrives on the axis CL of the shaft portion 38, the weight 39 The ball rolling member 32 is displaced from the third state to the first state by its own weight. Further, when the pachinko sphere S rolls and moves in the ball passage 36 and arrives at the first imbalance formation region 40, the balance held by the weight 39 is broken by the dead weight of the pachinko sphere S. The ball rolling member 32 is displaced from the first state to the second state. That is, the ball rolling member 32 is displaced to the second state, and the ball passage 36 is inclined downward toward the rear, so that the pachinko ball S from the ball passage 36 passes through the first ball dropping portion 37a. Falling backward is allowed.

  Here, the pachinko ball S that rolls and moves in the ball passage 36 of the ball rolling member 32 has different elements such as “momentum” and “rotational force”. That is, since the pachinko sphere S having a weak “momentum” passes through the first imbalance formation region 40 and the second imbalance formation region 42 over a relatively long time, the ball rolling member 32 is in the second state or When the ball passage 36 is displaced to the third state, the inclination angle at which the ball passage 36 is inclined downwards forward or rearward is increased and easily falls from the first and second ball dropping portions 37a and 37b. On the other hand, the pachinko sphere S with strong “momentum” passes through the first imbalance formation region 40 and the second imbalance formation region 42 in a short time, so that the ball rolling member 32 is in the second state or In some cases, the inclination angle of the ball passage 36 when displaced to the third state is small, and the pachinko balls S pass through the imbalance formation regions 40 before falling. Thus, since the pachinko ball S moves differently depending on different elements for each pachinko ball, it is possible to increase the interest of the game. Further, when the pachinko sphere S falls from the first and second sphere dropping portions 37a and 37b, it is almost directly below the first and second sphere dropping portions 37a and 37b due to the “momentum” of the pachinko sphere S at that time. There are those that fall to the left and the first and second ball dropping portions 37a and 37b, and those that fall so as to jump out in the left-right direction, and various movements of the pachinko ball S can be enjoyed.

  In addition, when the pachinko sphere S falls from each of the sphere dropping portions 37a and 37b, and when the pachinko sphere S passes through the imbalance formation regions 40 and 42 without falling from the sphere dropping portions 37a and 37b, Even in this case, since the equilibrium broken by the dead weight of the pachinko ball S is restored, the ball rolling member 32 returns to the first state. As described above, when the pachinko ball S rolls and moves in the ball passage 36, the ball rolling member 32 is rotationally displaced into the first state and the second state, and the first state and the third state. Since a three-dimensional movement can be imparted to the sphere S, the interest in the movement of the pachinko sphere S can be enhanced. In particular, the pachinko ball S is conventionally temporarily stopped, whereas in the embodiment, the pachinko ball S is rolled so as to continuously flow through the ball passage 36 of the ball rolling member 32 without stopping the movement of the pachinko ball S. Since it can be moved, it is possible to further enjoy the movement.

  Further, since the spherical passage 36 is formed to be curved downward, the first and second imbalance formation regions 40, 42 are formed without falling from the first and second spherical dropping portions 37a, 37b. The pachinko sphere S that has passed reciprocates in the ball passage 36. That is, the “momentum” is strong, and the pachinko ball S that passes without falling from each of the ball dropping portions 37a and 37b when it arrives at each of the imbalance formation regions 40 and 42 has its “momentum” as it reciprocates. By gradually declining, the time for passing through each of the imbalance formation regions 40 and 42 becomes longer and falls from the ball passage 36 of the ball rolling member 32.

  Then, as the pachinko ball S reciprocates in the ball passage 36, the ball rolling member 32 is brought into the first state and the second state by the arrival and passage of the pachinko ball S to the first imbalance formation region 40. The ball rolling member 32 is repeatedly displaced to the first state and the third state by arrival and passage to the second imbalance formation region 42 while being repeatedly displaced to the state. As described above, the pachinko ball S reciprocates in the ball passage 36 of the ball rolling member 32, and the ball rolling member 32 is repeatedly displaced between the first state and the second state, and the first state and the third state. By doing so, various movements can be given to the pachinko ball S, and there is an advantage that the interest of the game can be increased. In addition, the number of times of reciprocating movement of the ball passage 36 for each pachinko ball S changes due to the difference in “momentum” of the pachinko ball S that rolls and moves in the ball passage 36, so that the movement of the pachinko ball S without getting tired of the player Can be entertained.

  Since the first imbalance formation region 40 and the first ball dropping portion 37a are provided at the lowest position of the ball passage 36 in the ball rolling member 32, the pachinko ball S that has entered the ball passage 36 is provided. Can be finally dropped from the ball passage 36, so that the pachinko balls S can be prevented from staying in the ball passage 36. Further, the rotation restricting portion 30 restricts the rotation range so that the ball rolling member 32 is displaced within a range in which the pachinko ball S arriving at the ball guide path 29 can be always received in the ball passage 36. Even while the pachinko ball S is rolling and moving in the ball passage 36, another pachinko ball S can be received in the ball passage 36, and the pachinko ball S does not stay in the ball guide passage 29 and is played smoothly. Can be performed. Further, since the plurality of pachinko balls S roll and move in the ball passage 36, the pachinko balls S can come into contact with each other in the ball passage 36, and the pachinko balls S can perform unexpected and complicated operations. There is also an advantage that can increase the interest of.

  Further, since the pachinko balls S are dropped from the ball rolling member 32 (ball passage 36) to the front and rear stages 23, 24, the pachinko balls S are dropped from the ball rolling member 32 (ball passage 36). Even you can entertain that movement. Further, by forming the ball guide path 25 for allowing the pachinko ball S to win the starting prize 11 with high probability on the rear stage 24, the pachinko ball S dropped from the ball passage 36 is guided to the ball. You can be interested in whether to enter the road 25 or not.

  Here, in the embodiment, the ball guide path 25 is formed at a position below the first ball drop portion 37a (first imbalance formation region 40), and the first ball drop portion 37a (first imbalance). Only the pachinko balls S dropped from the formation area 40) are configured to be received in the ball guide path 25. That is, only the pachinko balls S that fall when the ball rolling member 32 is displaced from the first state to the second state are received in the ball guide path 25. Thus, by providing a difference in the degree of advantage to the player depending on the rotation direction of the ball rolling member 32 (inclination direction of the ball passage 36), the player is strongly interested in the operation of the ball rolling member 32. There is an advantage that the interest of the game can be increased. Further, even when the pachinko ball S falls from the first ball dropping portion 37a, the ball rolling member falls in various directions according to the “momentum” of the pachinko ball S as described above. The player can be attracted more strongly to the movement of the pachinko ball S in 32 (ball passage 36).

  In the embodiment, the ball rolling member 32 (sphere passage 36) is provided with the first imbalance formation region 40 at one place and the second imbalance formation region 42 at two places. The pachinko ball S arrives at the first imbalance formation region 40 and the ball rolling member 32 is displaced to the second state (rotates backward), and arrives at the second imbalance formation region 42. Thus, a difference occurs in the rate at which the ball rolling member 32 is displaced (rotated forward) to the third state. That is, similar to the above, since whether or not the pachinko ball S is received in the ball guide path 25 is greatly affected by the rotation direction of the ball rolling member 32, the operation of the ball rolling member 32 is strongly interested. Can be given. Furthermore, in the embodiment, when the ball rolling member 32 is displaced from the first state to the second state, the ball rolling member 32 (ball passage 36) can be pivoted greatly, and the pachinko ball from the ball passage 36 can be rotated. By setting S to be easy to fall, when the pachinko ball S arrives at the first imbalance formation region 40, the player's expectation that the pachinko ball S will fall is increased, and the interest of the game is increased. There are also benefits to gain.

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Note that the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the embodiment, and various modifications can be made. For example, in the embodiment, the ball passage of the ball rolling member is formed in a bow shape that protrudes downward in a projecting shape, but may be formed in a corrugated shape. In this case, by providing the first imbalance formation region and the second imbalance formation region at the displacement position where the inclination direction changes, the same effect as the embodiment can be obtained. Further, when the ball rolling member is formed in a corrugated shape, a ball dropping portion that allows the game ball to fall is provided at a position where the inclination direction changes from the downward inclination to the upward inclination, respectively. The game ball can be prevented from staying in the ball passage.

  Further, in the embodiment, one first imbalance formation region and two second imbalance formation regions are provided in the ball passage of the ball rolling member. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The number of formation of each imbalance formation region can be changed according to. In the embodiment, the first imbalance formation region and each second imbalance formation region are set to substantially the same size, but the size of each imbalance formation region may be made different. A difference can be provided between the rate at which the ball rolling member is displaced to the second state and the rate at which the ball rolling member is displaced to the third state. Also, in the embodiment, the rotation restricting portion rolls the ball so that the rotation angle that can be rotated when the second state is displaced is different from the rotation angle that can be rotated when the third state is displaced. Although the rotation range of the member is restricted, the rotation angles at which the members can rotate when they are displaced to the second state and the third state can be substantially matched.

  In the embodiment, the ball rolling member (spherical passage) is configured to extend in the left-right direction. However, the present invention is not limited to this and may extend in the front-rear direction. The weight is used as the balance holding means for balancing and holding the ball rolling member in the first state, but the ball rolling member is balanced in the first state by utilizing the elastic force of the spring, the magnetic force of the magnet, or the like. It is possible to hold. The ball distribution member is not limited to the decorative member that the symbol display device faces, and may be a member configured to temporarily receive a game ball that is flowing down the game area and change the flow direction thereof. For example, it can be arbitrarily adopted, and the ball distribution member may be arranged at an arbitrary position in the game area.

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Note that the gaming machine according to the present invention can be limited to the following specific configuration.
(A) The game machine according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the ball guide path (25) is a game ball dropped from the ball passage (36) when the ball rolling member (32) is displaced to the third state. It may be provided at a position where (S) is not accepted.
In this way, by preventing the game ball that has been dropped when the ball rolling member is displaced to the third state from being received in the ball guide path, the degree of advantage to the player is determined depending on the rotation direction of the ball rolling member. Can make a clear difference.
In addition, it is also possible to add the structure which concerns on Claims 4-7 with respect to the gaming machine which concerns on said (A).
(B) In the gaming machine according to claim 7, the ball rolling member (32) can be obtained by making the first imbalance formation region (40) and the second imbalance formation region (42) different in size. ) So that there is a difference between the rate of displacement to the second state and the rate of displacement to the third state.
According to this configuration, since the degree of advantage for the player varies depending on the rotation direction of the ball rolling member, it is possible to have a strong interest in the operation of the ball rolling member.
The configuration according to (A) can be added to the gaming machine according to (B).
(C) In the gaming machine according to claim 7, when the ball rolling member (32) is rotated from the first state to the second state, the ball rolling member (32) can be rotated, and the first state is displaced to the third state. When the ball rolling member (32) is rotated at a different rotation angle, the difference between the rate at which the ball rolling member (32) is displaced to the second state and the rate at which the ball rolling member (32) is displaced to the third state is different. To occur.
According to this configuration, since the degree of advantage for the player varies depending on the rotation direction of the ball rolling member, it is possible to have a strong interest in the operation of the ball rolling member.
The configuration according to (A) can be added to the gaming machine according to (C).

It is a front view which shows the game board of the pachinko machine which concerns on the Example of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the decorative member which concerns on an Example. It is a principal part front view of the decoration member which concerns on an Example. It is the sectional view on the AA line in FIG. The ball rolling member according to the embodiment is shown, (a) is a plan view of the ball rolling member, (b) is a front view showing the ball rolling member vertically cut by the axis of the shaft portion, (c ) Is a rear view showing the ball rolling member vertically cut along the axis of the shaft portion. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line B-B in FIG. 3, where (a) shows a state in which the ball rolling member is balanced and held in the first state, and (b) shows that the ball rolling member is moved from the first state to the second state. (C) shows a state in which the rotation of the ball rolling member is displaced from the first state to the third state, and the rotation is restricted by the rotation restricting portion. Indicates a regulated state. (a) is the BB sectional drawing in FIG. 3, Comprising: Balance is destroyed by the dead weight of a pachinko ball, and the state where a ball rolling member displaces from a 1st state to a 3rd state, and a pachinko ball falls. FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC in FIG. 3. The balance is lost due to the weight of the pachinko sphere, the ball rolling member is displaced from the first state to the second state, and the pachinko sphere falls. Indicates the state.

Explanation of symbols

10b Game area 11 Start prize (winning equipment)
13 Decoration member (sphere distribution member)
23 Front stage
23a recess
24 Rear stage 25 Ball guideway 27 Left support stand (support means)
28 Right support stand (support means)
30 Rotation restriction part 32 Ball rolling member
33 Plate bottom
34 Front regulation wall
35 Rear regulating wall 36 Ball passage 37a First ball drop part (ball drop part)
37b Second ball drop part 38 Shaft part (support means)
39 weight (balance keeping means)
40 1st imbalance formation area 42 2nd imbalance formation area
S Pachinko ball (game ball)

Claims (7)

In a gaming machine equipped with a ball distribution member that temporarily receives a game ball flowing down a game area and changes its flow direction,
The ball distribution member is
A ball rolling member formed with a ball path of a required length that allows rolling movement of the game ball;
The ball rolling member is rotatably supported, and the ball rolling member can be moved along the ball path from a first state, from a first state to a first direction intersecting the ball path. A second state in which the game ball is allowed to fall from the ball passage, and a second direction that is different from the first direction intersecting the ball passage from the first state and is turned from the ball passage. Support means that can be rotated between a third state that allows the game ball to fall;
Balance holding means for constantly holding the ball rolling member in the first state;
A first imbalance formation that is provided in a part of the ball passage and that displaces the ball rolling member from the first state to the second state by breaking the balance maintained by the balance holding means upon arrival of the game ball Area,
A second imbalance formation that is provided in a part of the ball passage and displaces the ball rolling member from the first state to the third state by breaking the balance maintained by the balance holding means upon arrival of the game ball With areas ,
The balance retaining means returns the ball rolling member that has been displaced from the first state to the second state when the game ball arrives in the first imbalance formation region, and the second state A ball rolling member that is displaced from the first state to the third state when a game ball arrives in the imbalance formation region is configured such that the balance holding means returns to the first state. Gaming machine. The spherical passage is formed so as to extend along an axis of rotation of the spherical rolling member in a state in plan view of the spherical rolling member, and the spherical passage is formed on one side intersecting the axial line. The first imbalance formation region is formed by meandering so as to be curved, and the second imbalance formation region is formed by meandering so as to bend the spherical passage to the other side intersecting the axis. The gaming machine according to claim 1. The ball rolling member is formed such that the first imbalance formation region and the second imbalance formation region are adjacently disposed along the extending direction of the ball passage, and the first and second The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a game ball that has passed through the imbalance formation region is configured to roll and move to the other imbalance formation region . The ball passage is formed so as to bend downward, and at the lowermost position of the ball passage, a ball dropping portion where a game ball can drop from the ball passage is provided, and at the bottom of the ball passage, The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the first imbalance formation region is provided, and the second imbalance formation region is provided at a position sandwiching the first imbalance formation region . The ball rolling member includes a long plate-like bottom portion extending in the left-right direction, a rear regulating wall that extends upward from a rear edge of the plate-like bottom portion to regulate the fall of the game ball, and the plate-like member A front restriction wall that extends upward from the front edge of the bottom portion and restricts the fall of the game ball, and the plate-like bottom portion and the front and rear restriction walls define the ball passage on which the game ball can roll and move. And
The rear regulating wall is formed with a first ball drop portion having a small projecting dimension from the plate-like bottom portion at a position corresponding to the first imbalance formation region, and the ball rolling member is By displacing from the first state to the second state, the gaming ball is allowed to fall from the first ball dropping part,
The front regulating wall is formed with a second ball drop portion having a small projecting dimension from the plate-like bottom portion at a position corresponding to the second imbalance formation region, and the ball rolling member is The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , wherein the gaming ball is allowed to fall from the second ball dropping unit by being displaced from the first state to the third state . The ball distribution member includes a front stage on which a game ball can roll and move, and has a recess formed to guide the game ball toward a winning device disposed in the game area, and the game ball is recessed in the front stage. A rear stage on which a ball guideway is formed to guide the place,
When the ball rolling member is displaced to the second state, a game ball falling from the ball passage can be received in the ball guide path, while when the ball rolling member is displaced to the third state, the ball is moved forward from the ball passage. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5 , wherein a gaming ball is configured to fall on a stage . A rotation restricting portion for restricting a rotation range of the ball rolling member is provided so that the game ball can be received in the ball passage in a state where the ball rolling member is displaced to the first state, the second state, and the third state. When the range of rotation of the ball rolling member is restricted and the ball rolling member is rotated from the first state to the second state and when the ball rolling member is displaced from the first state to the third state. The rotation restricting portion restricts the rotation range of the ball rolling member so that the rotation angle at which the ball rolling member can rotate is different, and the ratio of the displacement of the ball rolling member to the second state is The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein a difference is generated between the ratio of displacement to three states .

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