JP4444193B2 - Bullet ball machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine.

  In general, a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine is provided with a launching device that launches a game ball by a handle operation, and the game ball fired by this launching device passes through a specific winning opening (start winning prize opening). In response to this, the change of the special symbol displayed on the variable display device (electronic winning / losing lottery) is started. When the winning / losing lottery is won, a combination of predetermined special symbols is displayed on the variable display device, and a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player is generated. In the jackpot gaming state, the special winning opening (big winning opening) opens and closes to accept gaming balls, so that the player can acquire many winning balls.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 3-55082 JP-A-10-272231

  By the way, in the above-mentioned general ball game machine, the player's interest is enhanced by performing using a display device such as a variable display device provided on the game board, thereby improving the game performance. For this reason, an increase in the size of the display device is caused, and the work of attaching the display device to the game board may be complicated. In addition, when the occupation range of the display device is increased on the board surface of the game board, the game area in which the game ball can move becomes narrower, and the arrangement of members and devices that change the movement of the game ball is restricted. There is a possibility that the opportunity for the player to enjoy the movement of the game ball may be unduly reduced.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to easily attach a display device having a large display surface to a game board, and to increase the display surface of the display device. Even so, it is an object of the present invention to provide a ball game machine in which the game area in which the game ball can move is not narrowed and the monotonous movement of the game ball can be prevented.

In order to achieve the above object, a ball game machine according to the present invention includes a game board and a transparent base unit. The game board has an opening penetrating from the front surface side to the rear back surface side. The transparent substrate unit includes a transparent substrate having a substantially planar substrate surface, a plurality of game nails planted on the substrate surface, and a display device disposed on the back side of the transparent substrate. The game board is mounted in the state of being inserted into the opening of the game board. The transparent substrate has a stage portion that integrally projects forward from the lower portion of the substrate surface, and a recess that is recessed from the surface of the substrate to the back side just above the stage portion. The base surface is arranged substantially flush with the surface of the game board in a state where the transparent base unit is mounted on the game board, and defines a game area that allows movement of the launched game ball. The plurality of game nails change the falling direction of the game ball moving on the base surface. The lower surface of the top surface and the recess of the stage, to form a continuous surface continuous in the longitudinal direction, and each temporary residence possible longitudinal width game balls are closed. The display surface of the display device is visible from the substrate surface.

  In the above configuration, a display device is disposed on the back side of the transparent substrate forming the game area, and the display surface of the display device is visible from the substrate surface of the transparent substrate. That is, when a large display device is arranged on the back side of the transparent substrate, a transparent substrate having a size corresponding to the display device can be provided on the game board. In such a case, a display range for displaying an image or the like on the game board can be provided. Can be set widely. Further, since the transparent base forms a game area in which the game ball can move, the movement range of the game ball is not restricted by the increase or decrease of the display range. Therefore, even if the display range for displaying an image or the like on the game board is set wide, it is possible to reliably prevent the game area to which the game ball can move from becoming narrow.

  In addition, since the transparent base unit can be mounted on the game board with the display device disposed on the back side of the transparent base, the workability of mounting the transparent base and the display device is reliably improved. Can do.

  Furthermore, since the transparent base is provided with a stage portion protruding from the lower portion of the base surface and a concave portion recessed from the base surface to the back side just above the stage portion, a part of the game ball falling in the game area Is guided to the upper surface of the stage portion and the lower surface of the concave portion where the game ball can stay temporarily by contacting the upper surface of the stage portion. Therefore, since the lower surface of the recess is formed by allowing the upper surface of the stage portion to enter the back surface side of the base surface, a wider range in which the game ball can stay temporarily can be provided.

  In addition, the game ball moving in the game area is temporarily changed by the upper surface of the stage portion and the lower surface of the concave portion, which form a continuous surface, the dropping direction is changed by a plurality of game nails implanted on the surface of the substantially flat base. Is retained. Therefore, since the game ball falling in the game area moves in a variety of ways on the transparent base, it is possible to reliably prevent the opportunity for the player to enjoy the movement of the game ball from being reduced.

  Note that the display device can be divided into a plurality of display areas and perform various displays for each display area. For example, the display device can be divided into regions facing the substrate surface of the transparent substrate, the surface of the recess, and the stage portion, respectively, and the region facing the stage portion is a normal gaming state, a jackpot gaming state, etc. It is also possible to emit light by changing to various lighting modes and a plurality of types of colors according to changes in the gaming state.

  In addition, the transparent base may be provided with a bowl-shaped protrusion protruding from the upper part of the recess to prevent the game ball from dropping onto the surface of the recess.

  In the above configuration, since the movement of the game ball onto the surface of the recess is blocked by the hook-shaped protrusion, an image or the like that is visible through the surface of the recess may be blocked by the game ball and become invisible. Absent. Therefore, the player displays the information necessary for the player, for example, an image relating to the electronic winning lottery that starts changing based on the winning of the specific winning a prize, so that the player is displayed on the display device. The image or the like can be visually recognized through the surface of the recess.

  Further, the display device may be a liquid crystal display device that covers almost the entire area of the back surface side of the transparent substrate, and a support portion that detachably supports the liquid crystal display device may be provided on the back surface side of the transparent substrate.

  In the above configuration, a thin liquid crystal display device capable of projecting a high-definition image is disposed on the back side of the transparent substrate. Therefore, restrictions on the arrangement of other devices and parts can be relaxed on the back side of the game board, and the player views a clear and high-quality image projected on the liquid crystal display device through the transparent substrate. be able to.

  In addition, since the liquid crystal display device is detachably supported by a support portion provided on the back side of the transparent substrate, operations such as attachment and replacement of the liquid crystal display device can be easily performed.

  Further, the transparent base unit may be provided with a frame for supporting the periphery of the transparent base. The surface of the frame and the base surface are arranged on substantially the same plane, and the transparent base unit is attached to the game board via the frame. In the supported state, the opening of the game board may be closed by the transparent base and the frame, and the surface of the game board and the surface of the frame may be arranged on substantially the same plane.

  In the above configuration, the mounting of the transparent base unit to the game board is performed through a frame that closes the opening of the game board formed on the periphery of the transparent base, and in a state where the transparent base unit is mounted to the game board, The surface of the game board is continuous with the substrate surface of the transparent substrate and the surface of the frame. For this reason, when the transparent base unit is mounted on the game board, the frame reliably closes the opening of the game board, and the base surface of the transparent base and the surface of the frame are arranged so as not to protrude from the surface of the game board. . Therefore, in a state where the transparent base unit is mounted on the game board, the transparent base unit is disposed at an appropriate position, so that it is possible to reliably improve the mounting workability of the transparent base unit.

  In addition, a saddle that can be projected and retracted from the surface of the game board may be provided above the opening of the game board, and the saddle part protrudes from the surface of the game board in at least one of the game areas on the surface of the base board. The game ball may be prevented from dropping onto the part, and at least a part of the game ball may be allowed to fall when not protruding from the surface of the game board.

  In the above configuration, in the state in which the heel portion protrudes from the surface of the game board, the game balls that fall in front of the image or the like displayed on the base surface are limited. On the other hand, in a state where it does not protrude from the surface of the game board, the game ball falls in front of an image or the like displayed on the surface of the base. For this reason, for example, when a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player is generated, it is possible to cause the buttocks to protrude from the surface of the game board and display an effect image or the like for notifying the jackpot on the surface of the base. In such a case, since the game ball does not fall in front of the displayed effect image or the like, the player can clearly see the effect image or the like. On the other hand, in a normal gaming state other than the jackpot gaming state, it is possible to set a state in which the buttocks do not protrude from the surface of the game board. In such a case, since the game ball falls on the surface of the substrate, the visibility of the image displayed on the surface of the substrate is lowered. For this reason, it is also possible to display a still image such as a landscape image on the surface of the substrate. In this way, the appearance of the buttocks from the surface of the game board, that is, the visibility of the image displayed on the surface of the base can be set at a desired timing, and the effect of playing the game is improved. Can be achieved reliably.

  In addition, the ball game machine executes an electronic lottery triggered by the winning of the game ball in the specific winning port and the specific winning port provided below the opening of the game board, and the result of the lottery Accordingly, a control means for causing a game state advantageous to the player may be provided, and a guide hole for guiding the game ball toward the specific winning opening may be provided in the stage portion of the transparent base.

  In the above configuration, among the game balls that have dropped onto the stage portion, the game balls that have passed through the guide holes in the stage portion are guided to the specific winning opening. Therefore, the movement of the game ball moving in the game area becomes more diverse, and the player's interest in the game can be further enhanced.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to easily attach a display device having a large display surface on a game board, and even if the display surface of the display device is enlarged, a game area in which a game ball can be moved is reliably secured. And the monotonous movement of the game ball can be prevented.

  Hereinafter, the configuration and operation of a ball game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. This ball game machine is installed in a place such as a game machine installation store, and a player plays a game based on the supply of game balls.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a prepaid card purchased by a player from a game machine-installed store is paid into a prepaid card unit (hereinafter referred to as a CR unit) 1 by paying a value such as cash. Thus, the configuration and operation of a gaming machine in which a player plays a game in the form of borrowing a game ball used for the game will be described. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, this gaming machine is electronically selected by lottery when a borrowed game ball is received in a predetermined specific winning opening (start winning opening) 2 and enters a winning state. If the result of the lottery is a win, the ammunition that makes it easy for the game ball to win the special winning opening (large winning opening) 3 so that the gaming state is advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state. A ball game machine (hereinafter referred to as a game machine). However, the present invention is not limited to the gaming machine of the present embodiment. For example, in the Law on the Optimization of Customs Business and the Law on the Suitability of Business (Fair Management Optimization Act) and the Law Enforcement Regulations, the pachinko game It can also be applied to those classified as a machine or a revolving game machine.

[Outline of gaming machine structure]
The gaming machine of this embodiment has an outer frame (wooden frame) 4, a main body member (main body) 5, an opening frame door 6, a game board 7, a door 8 with a ball tray, a ball tray 9, and a rotating type as external structures. An operation handle (ball launching handle) 10, a ball lending-related operation unit 11, a stored ball discharge operation button 12 for the ball tray 9, and the like are provided on the front side thereof. In addition, this gaming machine has, as an internal structure, a main control device 13, a sub-control device 14, a game ball payout device 15, a ball lending signal control device 16, a movable object control device 17, a collection passage member 18, a storage tank 19, A passage member (prize ball opening) 20 used when paying out game balls, and a power supply device 21, a firing control device 22, a firing drive device 23, and the like are provided on the rear surface side.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described in detail in the order of an external structure, an internal structure, a game area configuration, and an electrical configuration with reference to FIGS.

[External structure]
First, the external structure of the gaming machine of this embodiment will be described.

  The outer frame 4 is a wooden frame member having a vertical rectangular shape for fixing to an installation location (island facilities or the like) provided in a gaming machine installation sales shop.

  The main body member 5 is a member that is provided inside the outer frame 4 and serves as a longitudinal rectangular gaming machine base body that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 4 via a hinge portion 26. Moreover, the main body member 5 is formed in a frame shape and has a space portion inside.

  The opening frame door 6 has a lock function 25 and is attached to the front surface of the main body member 5 on the front side of the gaming machine so as to be openable and closable via a hinge portion 26, and is configured in a frame shape. It is a door member with the inside as an opening. The opening frame door 6 is provided with a transparent plate member 28 made of glass or resin so as to face the opening, and further, an electric decoration 29 and a speaker 30 related to the frame door are attached in the vicinity of the opening. It has been.

  The game board 7 has a game area 31, which is formed by the board surface of the game board 7, the transparent base 62 and the frame 63 of the transparent base unit 61. The game board 7 is detachably attached to the main body member 5 using a predetermined fixing member so as to face the space portion of the main body member 5. The game area 31 can be observed from the opening after the game board 7 is mounted on the main body member 5.

The door 8 with a ball tray is a door member attached to the lower side of the main body member 5 on the front surface of the gaming machine so as to have a lock function and be openable and closable. In the present embodiment, the following members are attached to the door 8 with a ball tray.
(1) A ball tray 9 in which a plurality of game balls can be stored and a passage for guiding the game balls to the firing drive device 23 is provided.
(2) A rotary operation handle 10 equipped with a game ball launch stop button 10a for launching a game ball guided to the launch drive device 23 to a game area 31 provided on the surface of the game board 7. .
(3) A ball lending-related operation unit 11 including buttons for instructing a prepaid card reading process and a lending process related to a game ball borrowed by a player (hereinafter referred to as a lending ball).
(4) A stored ball discharge operation button 12 for the ball receiving tray 9 for allowing the player to discharge the game balls stored in the ball receiving tray 9 to a game ball collecting container (common name, dollar box).

[Internal structure]
Next, the internal structure of the gaming machine of this embodiment will be described.

  The main control device 13 functions as a control means according to the present invention, and is provided on the back side of the game board 7 via the main body member 5 or the game board 7 or a support member provided to these. The main control device 13 performs electric game control processing and generates main processing information.

  The sub-control device 14 is provided via the main body member 5 or the game board 7 or a support member provided to them, and performs control to execute a predetermined output mode process according to the processing information generated by the main control device 13. Device. In addition, although mentioned later in detail, the sub control apparatus 14 has the symbol control apparatus 14a, the lamp control apparatus 14b, the audio | voice control apparatus 14c, the payout control apparatus 14d, and the collar drive control apparatus 14e.

  The game ball payout device 15 is a device provided with a drive source for paying out a predetermined number of game balls as a game profit (hereinafter referred to as a prize ball) in accordance with the establishment of a predetermined winning condition.

  The ball lending signal control device 16 controls the prepaid card reading processing relationship and the lending lending processing relationship.

  The movable object control device 17 has a plurality of movable objects (for example, a movable piece 44, a prize area allocation object, a moving object for performance, etc.) arranged in the game area 31 in accordance with the processing information generated by the main control apparatus 13. ) In an operating state, and provided individually corresponding to a plurality of movable objects. The movable object control device 17 of the present embodiment includes a movable piece drive device, a movable door drive device, a winning area distribution drive device, and an effect moving object drive device.

  The collection passage member 18 is a passage for collecting the game balls that have been launched into the game area 31 provided on the surface of the game board 7 by the rotary operation handle 10 to the back side of the game board 7 (common name, collective bowl). It is the member which becomes.

  The passage member 20 used when paying out the game ball is a member that serves as a passage for guiding a winning ball or a rental ball to the ball tray 9.

  The power supply device 21 is a device that supplies power to each control device in the gaming machine in response to power being turned on.

  When an operation for launching a game ball to the game area 31 is performed via the rotary operation handle 10, the launch control device 22 launches 100 play balls in one minute. And the like, and the launching intensity of the game ball is adjusted in accordance with the amount of rotation of the rotary operation handle 10.

  The launch drive device 23 is a device that activates the launch drive unit for the game ball in accordance with launch control by the launch control device 22 and launches the game ball into the game area 31.

[Composition of game area]
Next, the configuration of the game area 31 of the gaming machine of this embodiment will be described.

  The game area 31 is partitioned and formed so as to be substantially circular by a guide rail 32 and a game ball regulation rail 33 for sliding the game ball, and regulates the movement range of the game ball launched by the rotary operation handle 10. It is an area. The game ball regulation rail 33 is configured to be connected to the guide rail 32, and the guide rail 32 and the game ball regulation rail 33 are arranged on the board surface of the game board 7 in a spiral shape as a whole.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, a plurality of game nails 52 that change the falling direction of the game ball are planted on the surface of the game board 7. In addition, a substantially rectangular opening 53 into which a transparent substrate 62 and a liquid crystal display device 64 of a transparent substrate unit 61, which will be described later, can be inserted is formed at a substantially central portion of the game board 7, and around the opening 53 is formed. In the state where the transparent base unit 61 is mounted, a groove portion 54 that fits into a frame 63 described later is formed. Further, a bolt insertion hole 55 into which a bolt fixing portion 80 formed in a frame 63 described later can be inserted is formed at a predetermined position of the groove portion 54.

  In the present embodiment, the board thickness of the game board 7 is set to about 19.5 mm, and the game nail 52 implanted on the board surface of the game board 7 has a total length of 33.5 mm. The game nail 52 is driven into the board surface of the game board 7 by about 15.5 mm and protrudes from the board surface of the game board 7 by about 18 mm. The game nail 52 driven in this way is fixed with sufficient strength to the surface of the game board 7.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the transparent base unit 61 includes a transparent base 62, a frame 63, and a liquid crystal display device 64 disposed on the back side of the transparent base 62.

  The transparent base 62 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape by a transparent member such as a transparent resin, and has a flat transparent area 65 having a substantially flat base surface 68, and a player side (front) from the bottom of the flat transparent area 65. A stage region (stage part) 66 that is curved and protruded, a recessed transparent region (recessed portion) 67 that is recessed from the base surface 68 to the back surface above the stage region 66, and a bowl-shaped protrusion that protrudes from the upper part of the recessed transparent region 67 Part 60. Further, for example, a silicon resin is coated on the surface side of the transparent base 62, thereby improving the scratch resistance against the game ball. This coating process can be omitted depending on the material of the transparent substrate 62.

  A plurality of game nails 56 having the same shape as the game nails 52 to be planted on the board surface of the game board 7 are planted on the base surface 68 of the flat transparent region 65. In this embodiment, in order to fix the game nail 56 to the transparent base 62 with the same strength as the game nail 52 implanted on the board surface of the game board 7, the plate thickness of the planar transparent region 65 of the transparent base 62 is: The board thickness of the game board 7 is set to a size of 19.5 mm or more (for example, 30 mm), and the driving amount of the game nail 56 with respect to the transparent base 62 is such that the game nail 52 to be implanted on the board surface of the game board 7 It is set to about 15.5 mm which is the same as the driving amount.

  Next, a procedure for driving the game nail 56 into the transparent base 62 will be described. First, a pilot hole thinner than the game nail 56 is formed in the transparent base 62, and then the heated game nail 56 is driven into the lower hole by about 15.5 mm. Next, the game nail 56 and the transparent substrate 62 that have been driven in are cooled at room temperature. By following such a procedure, the game nail 56 can be fixed to the transparent base 62 without causing a crack or the like in the transparent base 62. Depending on the material of the transparent base 62, the heated game nail 56 can be directly driven into the transparent base 62 without forming a pilot hole.

  Thus, since the game nail 56 is directly planted on the base surface 68 without interposing a fixing auxiliary member or the like, the player can display the liquid crystal display through the base surface 68 of the planar transparent region 65. An image projected on the device 64 can be viewed well.

  The stage region 66 has a substantially planar upper surface 71 inclined forward, and the front end portion 76 of the upper surface 71 is gently curved forward. The front end portion 76 of the upper surface 71 has an uppermost point 76H formed at a substantially central position thereof, and a lowermost point formed at a substantially central position between the uppermost point 76H and the left end and the right end of the front end portion 76, respectively. A point 76L is formed. A depression 77 is formed around the lowermost point 76L of the front end portion 76 so as to be inclined forward. Further, a rib 89 for guiding a game ball to the recess 77 is provided on the periphery of the front end portion 76 excluding the vicinity of the recess 77. In the stage area 66 configured as described above, the game balls rolling on the upper surface 71 of the stage area 66 are guided toward the recess 77 except for the game balls guided to the clown surface 57 described later. Is discharged onto the board surface of the game board 7.

  The concave transparent region 67 has a substantially bowl shape, is formed on the same surface as the base surface 68, and has a surface 72 through which the game ball can enter the back side (back) of the transparent base 62, and from the lower end of the surface 72 to the back. It has a substantially planar lower surface 70 that extends, and a substantially planar back wall 69 that extends upward from the rear end of the lower surface 70 and prevents the game ball from moving backward.

  The lower surface 70 forms a continuous surface with the upper surface 71 of the stage region 66, and the lower surface 70 and the upper surface 71 of the stage region 66 are gently inclined forward.

  On the lower surface 70 and the upper surface 71 of the stage region 66, a substantially circular crune surface 57 is formed across the lower surface 70 and the upper surface 71. The croon surface 57 is gently inclined toward the central portion 57S located at the approximate center. Guide holes 73F and 73L for guiding the game ball toward the specific winning opening 2 are formed in the central portion 57S of the croon surface 57, and the specific winning opening 2 is disposed below the guide hole 73F. For this reason, the game balls that have passed through the guide hole 73F and are discharged onto the board surface of the game board 7 are relatively easy to win the specific winning opening 2. On the other hand, the guide hole 73L communicates with a guide hole 79L of a guide rail (support portion) 79 described later and a warp passage 74 formed in the game board 7 in a state where the transparent base unit 61 is mounted on the game board 7. To do. Further, the ball discharge port 75 of the warp passage 74 is opened on the board surface of the game board 7 near the upper part of the specific winning port 2. For this reason, the game ball that has entered the guide hole 73L is discharged from the ball discharge port 75 through the guide hole 79L of the guide rail 79 and the warp passage 74, and more specific than the game ball that has passed through the guide hole 73F. It is easy to win the winning opening 2.

  The back wall 69 of the concave transparent region 67 is formed in substantially the same shape as the surface 72, and an image or the like projected on the liquid crystal display device 64 is visible through the back wall 69. It is also possible to penetrate the transparent base 62 to the back side without forming the back wall 69 in the concave transparent region 67. In this case, since the game ball may directly contact the display surface of the liquid crystal display device 64, it is desirable to attach a protective sheet or the like that protects the display surface to the display surface of the liquid crystal display device 64.

  The hook-shaped protrusion 60 protrudes from the base surface 68 along the upper edge of the surface 72 of the concave transparent region 67. Further, a gap through which a game ball can pass is formed between the front end portion 59 of the bowl-shaped protrusion 60 and the transparent plate member 28 of the opening frame door 6 (see FIG. 1). For this reason, most of the game balls falling on the base surface 68 toward the concave transparent region 67 abut against the bowl-shaped protrusion 60 and are guided to both sides of the concave transparent region 67. Thereby, it is possible to effectively prevent the image displayed on the back wall 69 of the concave transparent region 67 from being obstructed by the falling game ball and becoming invisible. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through between the front end portion 59 of the bowl-shaped protrusion 60 and the transparent plate member 28, the game ball is formed on the upper surface 71 of the stage region 66 and the lower surface 70 of the concave transparent region 67. The cruel surface 57 or the vicinity of the cruel surface 57 is dropped. For this reason, it becomes easy for a game ball to enter the guide holes 73F and 73L formed in the croon surface 57, and the winning probability to the specific winning opening 2 is improved. Note that the tip 59 of the hook-shaped protrusion 60 may be brought close to the transparent plate member 28 to prevent the game ball from passing between them.

  The frame 63 is made of a colored plate-like member, and is provided so as to extend from the surface side of the outer peripheral end portion of the transparent substrate 62. Further, the transparent base 62 and the frame 63 are integrally formed, and the surface of the frame 63 forms a continuous surface with the surface of the transparent base 62. Above and below the transparent base 62 on the back surface of the frame 63, guide rails 79, 79 having a substantially L-shaped cross section for supporting the liquid crystal display device 64 so as to be slidable are disposed opposite to each other. The lower guide rail 79 is formed with a guide hole 79 </ b> L communicating with the guide hole 73 </ b> L and the warp passage 74 in a state where the transparent base unit 61 is mounted on the game board 7. The guide rails 79, 79 are not limited to being formed on the back surface of the frame 63, and may be formed on the back surface of the transparent substrate 62.

  In addition, a plurality of bolt fixing portions 80 for attaching the transparent base unit 61 to the game board 7 are protruded from the back surface of the frame 63 (four in this embodiment). An elastic member 81 such as rubber is attached to the outer peripheral end of the frame 63. The elastic member 81 fills the gap between the frame 63 and the groove portion 54 of the game board 7 without protruding from the surface of the game board 7 with the transparent base unit 61 attached to the game board 7. Further, by providing the frame 63 with the elastic member 81, the arrangement position of the transparent base unit 61 with respect to the game board 7 can be finely adjusted.

  In the transparent base unit 61, the transparent base 62 is inserted into the opening 53 from the front side of the game board 7 in a state where the liquid crystal display device 64 is disposed on the back side of the transparent base 62, and a game is played from the back side of the game board 7. The long bolt 78 is inserted into each of the bolt insertion hole 55 of the board 7 and the bolt fixing portion 66 of the frame 63, and the long bolt 78 is tightened to be fastened and fixed to the game board 7.

  In a state where the transparent base unit 61 is fastened and fixed to the game board 7, the frame 63 is fitted in the groove portion 54 of the game board 7, and the base surface 68 of the transparent base 62 and the surface of the frame 63 are connected to the board surface of the game board 7. A continuous surface is formed between the two.

  The liquid crystal display device 64 is placed on the back surface of the transparent substrate 62 by being inserted into the guide rails 79 and 79 formed on the frame 63 from the side and slid. In the state where the liquid crystal display device 64 is disposed on the back surface of the transparent substrate 62, the liquid crystal display device 64 covers the entire back surface of the transparent substrate 62.

  The liquid crystal display device 64 corresponds to the first display area 82 facing the substrate surface 68 of the flat transparent area 65, the second display area 83 facing the back wall 69 of the recessed transparent area 67, and the stage area 66. And a third display region 84 formed. As a result, the player can transfer the images and the like projected on the first display area 82, the second display area 83, and the third display area 84 to the base surface 68 of the transparent base 62 and the concave transparent area, respectively. It can be seen through the rear wall 69 of 67 and the stage region 66.

  The first display area 82 of the liquid crystal display device 64 includes an image display unit 85 positioned above the second display area 83, and a specific hold number display positioned on the left side of the second display area 83 as viewed from the player. Part 86, and a passing number display part 87 located on the right side of the second display area 83 when viewed from the player.

  When the jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player is generated, the image display unit 85 displays an effect image such as a moving image for notifying the jackpot, and this effect image is displayed while the jackpot gaming state is continued. The On the other hand, when the game state is a normal game state other than the jackpot game state, the image display unit 85 displays, for example, an image such as an effect image or a game table capture information accompanying a change in a special symbol, which will be described later, or a landscape image. A still image is displayed. Further, a normal symbol display unit 88 is provided at a predetermined position of the image display unit 85, for example, an upper left position as viewed from the player. In the normal symbol display portion 88, the normal symbol is variably displayed when a game ball passes through the passage chuckers 38, 38 or when a lamp for indicating passage hold is lit in the passage reservation number display portion 87. After that, a stop symbol based on the lottery result is displayed. On the other hand, in the other cases, the normal symbol display section 88 holds and displays the latest stop symbol as it is. In addition, when the player has not played a game for a predetermined time, for example, information on a new machine can be displayed on the image display unit 85.

  The specific number-of-holds display section 86 notifies the on-hold state (up to four times in the present embodiment) related to the start of variable display after winning a prize to the specific winning opening 2 by turning on or off.

  The passage hold number display unit 87 notifies the hold state (up to four times in the present embodiment) related to the start of variable display after the passage to the passage chuckers 38, 38 by turning on or off.

  In the second display area 83, when a game ball wins in the specific winning opening 2, or when a lamp for displaying a winning hold is turned on in the specific hold number display section 86 of the first display area 82, After the special symbol is variably displayed, a stop symbol based on the lottery result is displayed. In the standby state in which the change of the special symbol does not start for a predetermined time, the second display area 83 can display, for example, the latest stop symbol or a display indicating the standby state. In addition, since the game ball rolls on the lower surface 70 of the concave transparent region 67 and an image displayed on the lower end side of the back wall 69 of the concave transparent region 67 is difficult to see by this game ball, the second display Of the region 83, the region for displaying special symbols or the like may be limited to a portion of the back wall 69 of the concave transparent region 67 excluding the diameter of the game ball from the lower end.

The third display area 84 emits light by changing to various lighting modes and a plurality of colors according to changes in the gaming state such as the normal gaming state and the jackpot gaming state. Thereby, the third display area 84 functions as a backlight of the stage area 66 of the transparent substrate 62, and the stage area 66 itself changes into a plurality of colors and emits light. Note that the third display area 84 is not limited to the case where light is emitted by changing a plurality of types of colors according to the gaming state, and for example, the light may be always emitted by changing the color randomly.

  In this way, the player can view a wide variety of information displayed on the liquid crystal display device 64 through the transparent substrate 62, so that the player's interest is reduced as the game progresses. Can be prevented.

  Next, a game ball that falls on the base surface 68 in the game area 31 will be described. The game balls moving on the base surface 68 are irregularly dropped by the plurality of game nails 56 implanted on the base surface 68, and the board surface side of the game board 7 or the saddle-like protrusion of the transparent base 62. Guided to the upper surface 71 of the part 60 or the stage region 66. The game ball that has come into contact with the bowl-shaped protrusion 60 is regulated in the dropping direction by the bowl-shaped protrusion 60 and is guided to both ends of the board surface of the game board 7 or the upper surface 71 of the stage region 66. Of the game balls that have fallen to both ends of the upper surface 71 of the stage area 66, when the game ball is guided to the cruned surface 57, the game ball swings on the cruned surface 57 for a predetermined time, and then the guide hole 73F. Alternatively, the vehicle enters any of the guide holes 73L and is guided toward the specific winning port 2. When this game ball wins the specific winning opening 2, an electronic winning / notifying lottery is executed, and when the lottery result is a winning, a gaming state advantageous to the player is generated from the normal gaming state. On the other hand, when the game ball is not guided to the cruising surface 57, the game ball rolls on the upper surface 71 of the stage region 66 toward the lowest point 76L, and is discharged from the depression 77 to the board surface of the game board 7. Is done. The discharged game balls are irregularly dropped by the game nails 52 planted on the surface of the game board 7 and guided to a winning port such as the specific winning port 2 or the out port 39.

  Also, on the game board 7 side of the game area 31, a predetermined winning port (general winning port) 37, an out port 39, a windmill 40, a board-related electric decoration 43, and the like are provided.

  The predetermined winning opening 37 is a structure provided with a plurality of appropriate positions on the game board 7 side of the game area 31 and having an opening for receiving a falling game ball. Note that the specific prize opening 2 and the special prize opening 3 are also included in the predetermined prize opening 37.

  Here, the specific winning opening 2 is any of a plurality of winning openings, and includes an electric movable piece 44 for expanding and reducing the opening range of the winning opening, and the game ball wins the winning opening. In response to this, a special symbol as identification display information is variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 64, and the winning hole is used to allow a player to win a prize ball. The special winning opening 3 is one of a plurality of winning openings, and includes an electric movable door 45 that generates an open state in which the winning opening is exposed and a closed state in which the winning opening is closed. Is a winning opening that allows a player to acquire more prize balls than other winning openings in response to winning a winning opening. Hereinafter, a plurality of predetermined winning ports 37 other than the specific winning port 2 and the special winning port 3 are referred to as other winning ports 37.

  Here, the special symbol is a plurality of pieces of identification information (for example, three symbols of left, middle, and right) that variably display the result of winning / failing lottery based on the winning of the game ball to the specific winning opening 2. When the lottery result is a win, a plurality of identification information is displayed in a display mode stopped in a predetermined combination (for example, a state in which all three symbols of left, middle, and right are aligned with the same symbol) Thereby, it is notified that the game state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player has been shifted. In such a gaming state, a state in which more prize balls can be acquired in a shorter time than in the normal gaming state occurs continuously. On the other hand, if the lottery result is out of place, a plurality of pieces of identification information are stopped in a display mode other than a predetermined combination (for example, at least one of the three symbols of left, middle, and right is different from the other). Thus, it is notified that the normal gaming state is continuing.

  Moreover, the variable display in a special symbol is a mode in which a plurality of different special symbols (for example, 12 types) set in advance are periodically displayed at a predetermined speed in a plurality of display areas (for example, left・ This is a display method performed in the middle, right, etc.).

  As shown in FIGS. 4, 7 and 8, the passage chucker 38 protrudes from the board surface of the game board 7 and the base surface 68 of the transparent base 62, and has a cross-section substantially having a ball passage 91 through which game balls can pass one by one. A U-shaped gate portion 92 and a passing ball detection sensor 47 d that detects a game ball passing through the ball passage 91 are provided.

  The gate portion 92 has a substantially columnar standing piece 94 erected from the board surface of the game board 7 in the vicinity of the side edge of the opening 53, and a substantially columnar shape erected from the substrate surface 68 at the side end of the transparent substrate 62. And a front surface portion 96 that is bent and extended from the tip of the standing piece 95 toward the outer side of the transparent base 62. The standing piece 94 is formed of a colored member, and the standing piece 95 and the front surface portion 96 are formed of a transparent member. The standing piece 94, the standing piece 95, and the front surface portion 96 are formed in a substantially U-shaped cross section by mounting the transparent base unit 61 on the game board 7, and define the ball passage 91. The standing piece 95 is not limited to being formed of a transparent member, and may be formed of a colored member. Moreover, you may join the standing piece 94 and the front-surface part 96 between the standing piece 94 and the front-surface part 96, for example by interposing a sealing material.

  The passing ball detection sensor 47d is a standing piece in a state in which the light emitting unit 97 and the light receiving unit 98 arranged in parallel on the inner wall surface of the standing piece 94 along the substantially horizontal direction and the transparent base unit 61 are mounted on the game board 7. Of the inner wall surface of 95, it has the reflection part 99 arrange | positioned in the position facing between the light emission part 97 and the light-receiving part 98. FIG. The light emitting portion 97 uses a light emitting diode such as infrared rays, the light receiving portion 98 uses a phototransistor such as infrared rays, and the reflecting portion 99 uses a mirror seal that reflects light such as infrared rays. In addition, the reflection part 99 should just reflect light favorably, and members other than a reflective seal | sticker are applicable.

  In addition, the light emitting unit 97 and the light receiving unit 98 and the electric wire 102 connected thereto are disposed inside an upright piece 94 erected on the game board 7 side. The electric wire 102 extends from the back surface of the game board 7 and is electrically connected to the main controller 13 and the like on the back surface side of the game board 7. That is, it is not necessary to dispose the electric wire 102 on the standing piece 95 and the front surface portion 96 provided on the transparent base 62 side. For this reason, the passing chucker 38 can be easily configured by assembling the transparent base unit 61 to the game board 7 that has been electrically connected to the passing ball detection sensor 47d. Further, since no electric wire or the like related to the passing ball detection sensor 47d is provided on the standing piece 95 and the front surface portion 96 formed of the transparent member, the player can pass the passing chucker 38 through the standing piece 95 and the front surface portion 96. A game ball passing through the ball passage 91, an image of the liquid crystal display device 64 projected on the base surface 68, and the like can be satisfactorily viewed.

  Thus, since the light emitting part 97, the light receiving part 98, and the reflecting part 99 are arranged on the standing piece 94 and the standing piece 95, respectively, in the state where the game ball does not pass through the ball passage 91, the game The detection light A for detecting the passage of the sphere passage 91 is emitted from the light emitting portion 97 disposed on the standing piece 94, reflected by the reflecting portion 99 disposed on the standing piece 95, and disposed on the standing piece 94. The light receiving unit 98 receives light. On the other hand, when a game ball passes through the ball passage 91, the detection light A emitted from the light emitting unit 97 is blocked by the game ball and therefore does not reach the light receiving unit 98. Thereby, the passing ball detection sensor 47d detects the passing of the passing ball of the gaming ball 38 and outputs gaming ball passing information to the main control device 13 described later.

  Further, the passing chucker 38 variably displays the normal symbol as identification display information on the liquid crystal display device 64 as the game ball passes through the ball passage 91.

  Here, the normal symbol is a predetermined number of pieces of identification information for variably displaying the result of winning / failing lottery according to the input information from the passing ball detection sensor 47d (for example, “O · −” → winning symbol, “− · ×”). (→ Detachment symbol). When the lottery result is a win, a predetermined number of pieces of identification information are displayed in a specific combination that is stopped in a predetermined combination (for example, “O · −”), and thereby a gaming state advantageous for the player (for example, , Small hit) is notified. In such a gaming state, compared to the normal gaming state, a state in which the launched game ball is likely to win a specific winning opening 2 occurs once or continuously. On the other hand, when the lottery result is out, the predetermined number of pieces of identification information becomes a display mode (eg, “− · ×”) that is stopped in a combination other than a predetermined specific combination, and thus the normal gaming state continues. Is informed.

  The out port 39 is a game ball collection opening provided at a position where the game balls that have not entered any of the predetermined winning ports 37 are converged.

  The windmill 40 is a rotating member that can rotate by contact with a game ball.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the board surface of the game board 7 is provided with a hook part 100 that can be moved up and down from the board surface of the game board 7 above the transparent base 62. The heel portion 100 is curved and extends upward along the horizontal direction, and in a state of protruding from the board surface of the game board 7, a part of the game ball falling on the base surface 68 is restricted, and the game board 7 In a state where it does not protrude from the board surface, the game ball is allowed to fall on the base surface 68. The heel portion 100 is connected to a drive device 101 such as a solenoid on the back side of the game board 7 and protrudes from the board surface of the game board 7 when a big hit game state or the like is generated. As described above, when a jackpot gaming state or the like occurs, a special effect image such as a moving image for notifying the jackpot gaming state is displayed on the base surface 68. The displayed special effect image can be clearly seen without being obstructed by the game ball falling in front of the effect image. In addition, the timing which makes the collar part 100 protrude from the board surface of the game board 7 is not restricted when a jackpot game state is generated, and can be set at a desired timing.

[Electrical configuration]
Next, the electrical configuration of the gaming machine of this embodiment will be described.

  The gaming machine according to the present embodiment has, as an electrical configuration, a CR unit 1, a main control device 13, a sub control device 14, a ball lending signal control device 16, a movable object control device 17, a power supply device 21, and a launch control device 22. , A firing drive device 23, a detection sensor 47, a centralized management device 48, and the like. The configurations of the CR unit 1, the ball lending signal control device 16, the movable object control device 17, the power supply device 21, the launch control device 22, and the launch drive device 23 are as described above, and hence the description thereof is omitted below. To do.

  The main controller 13 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 13a, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 13b for storing a predetermined control program (computer program), and a generated process. It consists of a RAM (Random Access Memory) 13c that temporarily stores information and deletes the stored information, a frequency generation circuit unit 13d that generates a periodic signal, and the like, and performs main information processing in the gaming machine. This is a device that performs processing and generates processing information to be input to the sub-control device 14.

  The sub-control device 14 includes a symbol control device 14a, a lamp control device 14b, an audio control device 14c, a payout control device 14d, and a heel drive control device 14e. The sub-control device 14 has a predetermined information according to processing information generated by the main control device 13. Output mode processing is performed. The sub-control device 14 may be configured as a device for each output mode process, or may be configured by combining a plurality of output mode processes. Each control device constituting the sub-control device 14 includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM so that the processing can be executed independently according to the processing information.

  Here, the symbol control device 14a controls the liquid crystal display device 64 via the video display processor (VDP) 50 in accordance with the processing information generated by the main control device 13, whereby a specific reserved number display unit 86, This is a device that performs control to stop and display the special lighting and normal symbols as the identification lighting information or the identification display information such as the passage number display section 87. In the present embodiment, the result of the electronic winning / losing lottery performed before the display result of the special symbol is derived and displayed on the second display area 83 of the liquid crystal display device 64 is determined by the main control device 13 as the big hit gaming state. In this case, the symbol control device 14a outputs an image display command signal that causes the image display unit 85 in the first display area 82 of the liquid crystal display device 64 to display a presentation image such as a moving image that notifies the jackpot. In response to this signal, an effect image is displayed on the image display unit 85 while the jackpot gaming state is continued. On the other hand, when the main control device 13 determines that the game state is a normal game state other than the jackpot game state, the image display unit 85 displays, for example, an image such as an effect image or a game table capture information accompanying a change in special symbols, or a landscape. An image display command signal for displaying a still image such as an image is output. Note that the image display command signal output from the symbol control device 14a is not limited to the case where the result of the electronic winning / losing lottery is in the big hit gaming state, and may be output at a desired timing. In addition, the symbol control device 14a outputs a light emission command signal in accordance with a change in the gaming state such as the normal gaming state or the jackpot gaming state, and the liquid crystal display device 64 has a variety of third display areas 84 in response to this signal. Light is emitted by changing the lighting mode and a plurality of colors. Note that the light emission command signal output from the symbol control device 14a may always be output randomly.

  The lamp control device 14b is arranged in accordance with the processing information generated by the main control device 13, such as electrical decorations 29 (including effect notification lamps, payout lamps, trouble lamps) of the opening frame door 6 and board surfaces provided in the game area 31. It is an apparatus which controls lighting of the electric decoration 43 and the like.

  The voice control device 14c is a device that controls the voice generation device 58 such as the speaker 30 and the sound processor according to the processing information generated by the main control device 13 to generate voice.

  The payout control device 14d is a device that performs control for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls by the game ball payout device 15 in accordance with the processing information generated by the main control device 13. Further, the payout control device 14d refers to the data information stored in the prepaid card read into the CR unit 1 via the ball lending signal control device 16 according to the processing information generated by the main control device 13, and determines a predetermined value. It is a device that performs control to pay out a number of rented balls and counts and manages the number of lent out balls.

  The heel drive control device 14e controls the heel drive device according to the information generated by the main control device 13 to cause the heel portion 100 provided on the board surface of the game board 7 to appear and disappear from the board surface of the game board 7. Device. In the present embodiment, when the result of the electronic winning / losing lottery performed before the display result of the special symbol is derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 64 is determined to be the big hit gaming state by the main control device 13, the buttocks drive The control device 14e outputs a drive command signal to the drive device 101, and the collar drive device is excited in accordance with this signal. As a result, the heel portion 100 provided on the board surface of the game board 7 protrudes from the board surface of the game board 7 and a part of the game ball falling on the base surface 68 is restricted. The drive command signal output from the buttocks drive unit control device 14e is not limited to the case where the result of the electronic winning / losing lottery is in the big hit gaming state, and may be output at a desired timing.

  The detection sensor 47 includes a specific winning ball detection sensor 47a, a special winning ball detection sensor 47b, a winning specific area detection sensor 47c, a passing ball detection sensor 47d, other winning ball detection sensors 47e, a game ball payout detection sensor 47f, and an error detection. It is constituted by a sensor 47g. Each detection sensor generates a specific winning port 2, a special winning port 3, a winning specific region (for example, a region on the right side from the approximate center of the special winning port 3), a passing chucker 38, other winning ports 37, and ball clogging. It is provided in the vicinity of the ball path 49a of the ball path member 49 that is easy to perform, and detects whether or not a game ball passes at each place.

  The centralized management device 48 is a device that manages processing information generated by the main control device 13 outside the gaming machine.

  As described above, the liquid crystal display device 64 is disposed on the back surface side of the transparent substrate 62 forming the game area 31, and the display surface of the liquid crystal display device 64 is visible from the substrate surface 68 of the transparent substrate 62. is there. That is, when the large liquid crystal display device 64 is disposed on the back side of the transparent base 62, the transparent base 62 having a size corresponding to the large liquid crystal display 64 can be provided on the game board 7. It is possible to set a wide display range for displaying an image or the like on the top. Further, since the transparent base 62 forms a game area in which the game ball can move, the movement range of the game ball is not restricted by the increase or decrease of the display range. Therefore, even if the display range for displaying an image or the like on the game board 7 is set wide, it is possible to reliably prevent the game area 31 to which the game ball can move from becoming narrow.

  Further, since the transparent base unit 61 can be mounted on the game board with the liquid crystal display device 64 disposed on the back side of the transparent base 62, the mounting workability of the transparent base unit 62 and the liquid crystal display device 64 is improved. Can be improved reliably.

  Further, the transparent substrate 62 is provided with a stage region 66 projecting from the lower portion of the substrate surface 68 and a concave transparent region 67 that is recessed immediately above the stage region 66 from the substrate surface 68 to the back surface side. A part of the game ball falling down is brought into contact with the upper surface 71 of the stage region 66 and guided to the upper surface 71 of the stage region 66 and the lower surface 70 of the concave transparent region 67 where the game ball can be temporarily retained. Therefore, since the lower surface 70 of the concave transparent region 67 is formed by allowing the upper surface 71 of the stage region 66 to enter the back surface side of the base surface 68, it is possible to provide a wider range in which the game ball can stay temporarily. it can.

  Also, the game ball moving in the game area 31 is changed in its dropping direction by a plurality of game nails 56 implanted on the substantially planar base surface 68, and the upper surface 71 of the stage area 66 forming a continuous surface and the concave transparent It is temporarily retained by the lower surface 70 of the region 67. Therefore, since the game ball falling in the game area 31 moves in a variety of ways on the transparent base 62, it is possible to reliably prevent the opportunity for the player to enjoy the movement of the game ball from being reduced. .

  Since the movement of the game ball onto the surface 72 of the concave transparent region 67 is blocked by the hook-shaped protrusion 60, the image displayed on the back wall 69 of the concave transparent region 67 is obstructed by the game ball. There is no loss of visibility. Therefore, by displaying an image or the like related to the electronic winning lottery that starts to change based on the winning to the specific winning opening 2 on the surface 72 of the concave transparent area 67, the player can move the back wall of the concave transparent area 67. The image displayed on 69 can be visually recognized with certainty.

  A thin liquid crystal display device 64 capable of projecting a high-definition image is disposed on the back side of the transparent substrate 62. Therefore, restrictions on the arrangement of other devices and components on the back side of the game board 7 can be relaxed, and the player can display a clear and high-quality image projected on the liquid crystal display device 64 via the transparent substrate 62. Can be seen.

  Further, since the liquid crystal display device 64 is detachably supported by guide rails 79, 79 provided on the frame 63 on the back surface side of the transparent base 62, operations such as mounting and replacement of the liquid crystal display device 64 can be easily performed. Can do.

  The transparent base unit 61 is attached to the game board 7 via a frame 63 that closes the opening 53 of the game board 7 formed on the periphery of the transparent base 62, and the transparent base unit 61 is attached to the game board 7. In the state, the board surface of the game board 7 is continuous with the base surface 68 of the transparent base 62 and the surface of the frame 63. For this reason, when the transparent base unit 61 is mounted on the game board 7, the frame 63 reliably blocks the opening 53 of the game board 7, and the base surface 68 and the surface of the frame 63 do not protrude from the board surface of the game board 7. Placed in position. Therefore, in a state where the transparent base unit 61 is mounted on the game board 7, the transparent base unit 61 is disposed at an appropriate position, so that the mounting workability of the transparent base unit 61 can be reliably improved.

  In a state where the heel part 100 protrudes from the board surface of the game board 7, the game balls that fall in front of the effect image displayed on the base surface 68 of the recessed transparent area 67 are restricted. On the other hand, in a state where it does not protrude from the board surface of the game board 7, the game ball falls in front of an image or the like displayed on the base surface 68. For this reason, when a jackpot gaming state or the like advantageous to the player occurs, the heel portion 100 protrudes from the board surface of the game board 7 and a special effect image for notifying the jackpot on the base surface 68 is displayed. Can do. In such a case, the game ball does not fall in front of the displayed special effect image, so that the player can clearly see the effect image. On the other hand, in a normal gaming state other than the jackpot gaming state, it is possible to set the heel portion 100 so as not to protrude from the board surface of the gaming board 7. In such a case, since the game ball falls on the base surface 68, the visibility of the image displayed on the base surface 68 decreases. For this reason, it is also possible to display an image such as game table capture information or a still image such as a landscape image on the substrate surface 68. In this way, it is possible to set the appearance of the buttocks 100 from the board surface of the game board 7, that is, the quality of the visibility of the image displayed on the base surface 68 at a desired timing, and the production of the game The effect can be reliably improved.

  Of the game balls that have dropped onto the upper surface 71 of the stage area 66, the game balls that have passed through the guide holes 73 </ b> F and 73 </ b> L formed in the stage area 66 and the concave transparent area 67 are discharged toward the specific winning opening 2. Therefore, the movement of the game ball moving in the game area 31 becomes more diverse, and it is possible to further enhance the interest of the player in the game.

  Note that the upper surface 71 of the stage area 66 where the game ball can be temporarily retained, the lower surface 70 of the recessed transparent area 67 and the cruned surface 57 are colored, and the behavior of the game ball on the upper surface 71, the lower surface 70 and the cruned surface 57 Can be easily recognized.

  As mentioned above, although the embodiment to which the invention made by the present inventor is applied has been described, the present invention is not limited by the description and the drawings that form part of the disclosure of the present invention according to this embodiment. That is, it should be added that other embodiments, examples, operation techniques, and the like made by those skilled in the art based on this embodiment are all included in the scope of the present invention.

1 is an external perspective view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. It is a rear view of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a front view of the game board shown in FIG. It is a principal part expanded sectional view of a transparent base | substrate. It is a principal part enlarged plan view of a transparent base | substrate. It is a front view of a passage chucker. FIG. 8 is a sectional view taken along arrow VIII-VIII in FIG. 7. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1.

Explanation of symbols

  2 ... Special winning opening, 7 ... Game board, 13 ... Main control device, 31 ... Game area, 53 ... Opening, 56 ... Game nail, 60 ... Hook-shaped projection, 61 ... Transparent base unit, 62 ... Transparent base, 63 ... Frame, 64 ... Liquid crystal display device, 66 ... Stage region (stage part), 67 ... Concave transparent region (concave part), 68 ... Base surface, 70 ... Bottom surface, 71 ... Top surface, 72 ... Surface, 73F, 73L ... Guide Hole, 79 ... guide rail (support part), 100 ... collar

Claims (6)

A game board in which an opening penetrating from the front surface side to the rear back surface side is formed;
A transparent substrate having a substantially planar substrate surface, a plurality of game nails planted on the substrate surface, and a display device disposed on the back side of the transparent substrate, wherein the transparent substrate is the game A transparent base unit that is attached to the game board in a state of being inserted into the opening of the board,
The transparent base has a stage part integrally projecting forward from the lower part of the base surface, and a concave part recessed from the base surface to the back side immediately above the stage part,
The base surface demarcates a game area that allows movement of a game ball that is arranged and flush with the surface of the game board in a state where the transparent base unit is mounted on the game board,
The plurality of game nails change a falling direction of a game ball moving on the base surface,
The upper surface of the stage portion and the lower surface of the recess each form a continuous surface that continues in the front-rear direction, and each has a width in the front-rear direction capable of temporarily retaining a game ball ,
The bullet ball game machine, wherein the display surface of the display device is visible from the surface of the base. The ball game machine according to claim 1,
The said transparent base | substrate has a bowl-shaped protrusion which protrudes from the upper part of the said recessed part, and prevents the fall of the game ball on the surface of the said recessed part. The ball game machine characterized by the above-mentioned. A ball game machine according to claim 1 or claim 2,
The display device is a liquid crystal display device that covers substantially the entire back surface side of the transparent substrate,
A bullet ball game machine, wherein a support portion for detachably supporting the liquid crystal display device is provided on the back side of the transparent base. A ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The transparent substrate unit has a frame that supports a peripheral edge of the transparent substrate,
The surface of the frame and the surface of the base are arranged on substantially the same plane,
With the transparent base unit supported by the game board via the frame, the opening of the game board is closed by the transparent base and the frame, and the surface of the game board and the surface of the frame Are arranged on substantially the same plane. A ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
Above the opening of the game board is provided a heel part that can be moved in and out from the surface of the game board,
The heel portion prevents the game ball from dropping to at least a part of the game area on the surface of the base when projecting from the surface of the game board, and the at least one when not projecting from the surface of the game board. A ball game machine that allows a game ball to drop onto a club. A bullet ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
A specific winning opening provided below the opening of the game board;
Control means for executing electronic lottery triggered by the winning of a game ball to the specific winning opening, and causing a gaming state advantageous to the player according to the result of the lottery,
The stage part of the said transparent base | substrate has a guide hole which guides a game ball toward the said specific winning opening. The bullet ball game machine characterized by the above-mentioned.

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