JP4702809B2 - Pitching equipment for gaming machines and gaming machines - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a pitching tool for a gaming machine and a gaming machine, and more particularly to a pitching tool for a gaming machine that can easily adjust a pitching rate in a small space.

  In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a bullet ball is flowed down a game area (an area formed on or near the game board surface for realizing a game or production by the flow of the ball). In the course of the flow, the ball rolls while colliding with an obstacle nail (also referred to as a gauge) or impeller in the game area, and the flow direction changes. As a result, if a ball wins various winning holes arranged on the game area, a predetermined prize ball is paid out. On the other hand, if a ball flows into the out port without winning any prize hole, no prize ball is paid out. . The player enjoys the game by demonstrating his / her skill in the ball or using the chance of the ball flowing down and expecting to win a prize and give away a prize ball.

  There are various types of winning holes arranged in the game area of the pachinko machine, such as a normal winning hole, a starting winning hole, and a big winning hole. Among them, the starting prize opening and the big prize opening are constituted by variable prizes having openable / closable members that can be changed between an easy (or possible) and difficult (or impossible) state of winning a ball. May be.

  For example, a variable winning prize (so-called electric tulip) that is often used as a winning winning opening is provided with opening and closing blade members that can swing open and close on both the left and right sides above the winning opening. This makes it easy for winning / not winning. In addition, a variable winning prize (a so-called attacker) often used as an accessory constituting a big prize opening is provided with an opening / closing door member that can be opened and closed in front of the prize opening. Creating a difficult state.

  In this way, it is possible to further increase the interest of the game in the pachinko machine by changing the probability (or availability) of the winning according to the game situation, instead of always making the ball ready for winning. It is. Note that, in this way, the variable winning combination in which the winning probability of the ball is changed is disclosed in Patent Documents 1 and 2, for example.

JP 2007-144222 A JP 2007-244617 A

  However, the above variable winning combination that opens and closes by the opening and closing blade member and the variable winning combination that opens and closes by the opening and closing door member are necessary in the game area because the opening and closing member is relatively large and its operation is large. There is a problem that the area becomes large. In particular, in recent years, since the size of the symbol display device arranged approximately in the center of the game area has been increased, the other prizes such as the variable winning prize are required to be downsized.

  Further, the opening / closing blade member and the opening / closing door member are closed while the blade member and the door member are tilted in the direction in which the ball is won in the closing operation, so that the ball that has won a prize in the middle of the closing operation is not changed. There is a problem that the door member is pushed into the winning opening and wins. If a ball that should not be won in the game wins in the middle of the closing operation of the opening / closing member, the win rate may deviate from the design value and the pachinko hall may be disadvantaged. Note that, as described above, a sphere that has been unintentionally entered into the entry slot during the closing of the opening / closing member or such an entry is collectively referred to as “unexpected entry”.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and can improve the space efficiency in the game area, and adjust the inflow probability (entrance rate) to the flow direction of the ball and the inflow opening in the game area. It is an exemplary problem to provide a pitching tool for a gaming machine that can easily reflect the design intention with respect to the flow direction and the pitching rate.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, a ball game apparatus for a gaming machine according to an exemplary aspect of the present invention includes an inflow opening for allowing a sphere flowing down a game area to flow in, an advancing / retreating the inflow opening, and receiving the sphere A receiving surface member having a receiving surface; and a driving means for moving the receiving surface member forward and backward. The ball is received by the receiving surface during advancement so that the ball can flow from the inflow opening and is received during retraction. The distance between the surface and the opening edge of the inflow opening is less than the diameter of the sphere so that the sphere cannot flow from the inflow opening.

  The receiving surface member that receives the ball flowing down the game area at the receiving surface advances or retracts the inflow opening in the front-rear direction, so that the ball can flow into or out of the inflow opening. It is possible to realize a change of (entrance allowance / entrance prevention) and contribute to improvement of space efficiency in the game area. In addition, the ball received on the receiving surface during the retreat movement can be left in the game area without entering the game area, and the game area can flow down as it is. Therefore, such an unexpected entry can be effectively prevented.

  In addition, since the distance between the receiving surface and the opening edge of the inflow opening is less than the diameter of the sphere when retracted, the inflow of the sphere can be reliably prevented when the receiving surface member is retracted. The inflow opening is dimensioned so that the sphere can flow in when the receiving surface member advances. However, when the receiving surface member is retracted, the positional relationship between the opening edge and the receiving surface member is utilized to narrow the opening size, thereby realizing reliable ball entry prevention. In order to prevent the inflow of the sphere, the entrance edge is prevented by using the opening edge without using a separate member, which contributes to the reduction in the number of parts.

  Here, the gaming machine refers to a machine that uses a ball as a gaming medium to realize a game by its flow, and includes a parrot machine or the like, but typically means a pachinko machine. Then, the winning tool is used as a normal winning tool, a starting winning tool or the like in the pachinko machine.

  In the pitching tool for the gaming machine, the driving means may be advanced and retracted by moving the receiving surface member in parallel slide.

  Since the advancing and retreating of the receiving surface member is realized by the parallel slide movement, the operation can be a simple linear operation (one-dimensional operation). Therefore, the driving means can have a simple structure, can contribute to low cost and downsizing, and can improve operation reliability.

  Since the receiving surface member moves forward and backward by the linear motion, a force that pushes the ball received by the receiving surface during the retreating movement to the inflow opening side does not work. As the receiving surface member retreats linearly as it is, the ball is left in the game area and flows down. Therefore, it is possible to prevent an unexpected ball entry during the retreat movement, and it is easy to adjust the ball entry rate of the ball entry tool. The entrance rate according to the design intention can be easily realized.

  The receiving surface may be inclined to guide the sphere to the inflow opening.

  Since the receiving surface is inclined, the sphere received by the receiving surface is smoothly guided to the inflow opening. The so-called spilled sphere, which cannot be allowed to flow into the inflow opening despite receiving the ball on the receiving surface at the time of advancement, can be reduced. It is possible to reliably prevent the inflow of the ball during retraction. As a result, it is possible to easily grasp the entrance rate to the inflow opening.

  A game machine according to another exemplary aspect of the present invention includes a pitching device for the above-described game machine, a game board that defines a game area on the surface thereof, and a game board that is held so that the game board is visible to the player. And a front transparent plate arranged at a certain distance or more in front of the game board, a launch unit that launches a ball toward the game area, and a storage tray that stores the ball. It is characterized by that.

  Since this gaming machine has the above-mentioned pitching equipment, it is possible to change the pitching probability with a relatively small area. Therefore, it is possible to contribute to the improvement of space efficiency in the game area, and it is possible to increase the degree of freedom in increasing the size and arrangement of other devices arranged in the game area such as the symbol display device. It is possible to easily adjust the entrance rate of the balls that flow down the game area into the entrance tool, prevent unexpected entrance, and make a gaming machine that sufficiently reflects the design intention. Here, the surface of the game board includes not only the front surface (the surface facing the player) but also the rear surface (the back surface relative to the front surface) as a concept.

  The gaming machine is provided in a gaming area and has a first start winning tool having a first start opening into which a ball can enter, and a first game that executes a first game based on the entrance into the first start opening. A game means and a second game means for executing a second game based on a ball entering the inflow opening, wherein the first starting prize-winning tool and the game machine ball-entering tool are in the left-right direction in a front view of the game area. It may be arranged on the same side.

  Since the first starting prize-winning tool and the above-mentioned pitching tool are arranged on the same side in the left-right direction in the front view of the game area, the player does not need to divide right-handed and left-handed, so By continuing the ball launch, it is possible to aim at the occurrence of the first game and the second game. In this case, the first starting prize-winning tool and the above-mentioned pitching tool are arranged on the left and right sides, but in the above-mentioned pitching tool, an unexpected pitching is prevented by the back and forth movement of the receiving surface member. Has been. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the second game from being generated unintentionally while the player is aiming for the first game.

  Here, the first game means means means for executing a symbol variation jackpot (described later) as the first special game. More specifically, for example, the first game means for entering the first starting port. The concept includes a first lottery means for performing the first lottery, a lottery result presentation means for presenting the lottery result, and an operation control means for performing opening / closing control of the first big prize opening according to the lottery result. is there. The second game means means a means for executing a bonus jackpot (described later) as a second special game. More specifically, the second game winning is based on the ball entering the inflow opening. The concept includes operation control means for performing opening / closing control of the mouth, and details thereof will be described later.

  In addition, as a gaming machine capable of realizing the first game (also referred to as 1 type jackpot or symbol variation jackpot) and the second game (also referred to as 2 type jackpot or bonus game bonus), for example, 1 type described later Two types of pachinko machines can be conceptualized. By applying the present invention to such one type and two types of pachinko machines, for example, the right region and the right-handed game can be eliminated. By using only the left side area of the game area, it is possible to realize a type 1 type 2 game while preventing an unintended type 2 big hit.

  Further objects and other features of the present invention will become apparent from the preferred embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  According to the present invention, the probability of entering the ball is changed by the advance / retreat movement of the receiving surface member, so that it is possible to contribute to space saving in the game area, and the unexpected entry during the retreat movement of the advance / retreat member. Can be prevented. In addition, it is possible to change the probability of entering the ball with a small number of parts without using a separate component for preventing the ball from entering.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 2 as a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. The pachinko machine 2 includes a frame 3, a game board unit 5, a front glass (front transparent plate) 10, a decorative frame (front frame) 12, a launch unit (not shown), and a storage tray 14.

  In addition to the pachinko machine 2, the gaming machine can be a parrot machine, an arcade machine, various game machines, and other gaming machines that realize a game by the flow of a ball. With regard to pachinko machines, all types of pachinko machines such as combination pachinko machines such as arrange ball machines and sparrow ball machines, so-called digipachi type (one type) and honey monotype (two types) pachinko machines can be considered. In this form, a so-called one-type two-type pachinko machine that realizes both a digipachi game (also referred to as a one-type game, also referred to as a symbol variation game) and a honey-moon game (also referred to as a two-type game, or an accessory game). An example will be described. The symbol variation game and the bonus game will be described later.

  The frame 3 of the pachinko machine 2 is configured so as to hold a game board unit 5 to be described later and surround the pachinko machine 2 around and in front of the pachinko machine 2 or in addition to them in cooperation with the decorative frame 12. . In addition to the game board 6, various mechanical components such as various electronic boards and paths for game media are arranged inside the frame 3, and the frame 3 and the decorative frame 12 allow the peripheral side and front, or in addition to them. Unauthorized access to the inside of the pachinko machine 2 from behind is prevented.

  The frame 3 is, for example, a housing frame 4 that is disposed on the outermost shell and is attached to the gaming machine installation island of the pachinko hall, and is pivotally supported so as to swing back and forth with respect to the housing frame 4 and holds the game board unit 5. And a machine frame 9 to be configured. A decoration frame 12 that holds the front glass 10 and a decoration member 32 that decorates the periphery of the front glass 10 is disposed in front of the machine frame 9. The front glass 10 is a transparent member for allowing the player to visually recognize the game board 6 held inside the frame 3 from the front, and details thereof will be described later.

  The game board unit 5 includes a game board 6 and a center accessory 7 arranged at the approximate center of the game board 6. The game board 6 is a board-like member for demarcating a game area 6b for realizing a game by the flow of a ball (pachinko ball) 23 on the game board surface 6a (front surface). Is held by the frame 3 (in the present embodiment, the machine frame 9 as a part of the frame 3) so as to be visible. A rail ornament 26 is attached to the game board surface 6a so as to surround the periphery in a substantially circular shape, and an inner peripheral surface (inner side surface) 26a of the rail ornament 26 is disposed so as to stand upright with respect to the game board surface 6a. ing. A substantially circular area defined by the inner side surface 26a and facing the inner side surface 26a is a game area 6b.

  A gauge (obstacle nail) 27 is disposed in the game area 6b. The gauges 27 collide with the balls 23 flowing down the game area 6b and change the flow direction thereof, and a large number of gauges 27 are arranged in the game area 6b. Further, the game area 6b includes a second start winning tool (game equipment for a game machine) 13 having a normal winning port 28, a first starting port 29, and a second starting port (see FIG. 2) 16, a first The grand prize winning port 31, the second grand prize winning port 8a, the passing gate (passing area) 33, the windmill 34, etc. are arranged, and the ball 23 flowing down flows into each winning winning port and the starting port or passes through the passing gate 33. Or by rotating the windmill 34, it is possible to enjoy the flow-down game by the ball 23.

  The center accessory 7 is arranged substantially at the center of the game board surface 6a to realize a symbol change game or a bonus game. The symbol display device 7a for mainly displaying symbols in the first game and mainly the bonus game. The center decoration 8 to be realized is provided.

  The symbol display device 7a is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display, an LED, etc., and is arranged so that the player can see from the game board surface 6a side, and on the display screen (video display surface) 7b. The video display is performed. On the display screen 7b, for example, a display symbol 7c composed of three-digit numbers or characters is displayed as an image so as to rotate or stop. In addition, for example, an effect image as a story tailoring image by a character or the like is also displayed on the display screen 7b.

  When the ball 23 is launched by a ball launch unit (not shown), the ball 23 travels along the inner side surface 26a of the rail decoration 26 and reaches the upper part in the game area 6b. Thereafter, the ball 23 collides with the gauge 27 and flows down in the game area 6b. Some of the balls 23 enter the normal prize opening, and a certain number of prize balls are paid out. Without flowing in, it flows into the outlet 30 located at the lowermost part in the game area 6 b and is discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 2.

  When the ball 23 flows into the first starting port during the symbol variation game, the first lottery by the first lottery means (a part of the first game means) for generating the first game is started due to the inflow. The At the same time, the display symbol 7c of the symbol display device 7a starts rotating display. If the result of the first lottery is a win, the display symbol 7c is stopped and displayed at a predetermined symbol (for example, “7 · 7 · 7”), and a jackpot (first game; hereinafter symbol variation) in the symbol variation game. Is called a jackpot). The first grand prize opening 31 is opened to accept a large amount of winning balls, and a large amount of prize balls are paid out to the storage tray 14.

  The center ornament 8 is a resin-made shaped body arranged around the display screen 7b of the symbol display device 7a and on the game board surface 6a. The center decoration 8 surrounds the display screen 7b, for example, and is arranged so that the display screen 7b can be visually recognized by the player. The center ornament 8 is provided with a pattern and color, and is formed with a character or the like so as to exhibit a decorative effect.

  A part of the center ornament 8 is provided with a second big prize opening 8a that can be changed in state (can be opened and closed) between a state in which the ball 23 can flow and a state in which the ball 23 cannot flow. The second grand prize winning opening 8a is opened for a predetermined time when a jackpot (second game; hereinafter referred to as a jackpot bonus) is generated during the game of an accessory, and the ball 23 can flow into the center decoration 8 when the jackpot is opened. It is said that. On the other hand, the ball 23 cannot flow into the center ornament 8 when the second grand prize winning opening 8a is closed.

  The symbol display device 7a disposed at the center of the center ornament 8 is disposed slightly deeper than the game board surface 6a in the depth direction. In the front part of the symbol display device 7a, a V winning opening 35 is arranged that can win the ball 23 flowing in from the second large winning opening 8a with a certain probability. When the ball 23 flows into the V winning opening 35, the first big winning opening 31 is opened to accept a large amount of winning balls, and the bonus game can be continuously enjoyed.

  The center ornament 8 is located slightly to the right of the center of the game board surface 6a, and a ball on the right side region of the game board surface 6a in front view is formed by the upper portion of the center ornament 8 and the vicinity of the side portion and the inner side surface 26a of the rail ornament 26. A passage 8b is formed. The ball passage 8b has a passage size through which one ball 23 can pass, and the ball 23 that has passed through the ball passage 8b reaches the vicinity of the lower right of the game area 6b and flows into the outlet 30. It has become. The game area 6b other than the ball passage 8b is formed from the left side to the lower part of the game board surface 6a.

  The ball 23 fired by the launch unit passes, for example, the passage gate 33 while flowing down the left game area 6b. When the lottery is performed by the second lottery means due to the passage of the passage gate 33 and the lottery result is a win, the second start opening 16 provided in the second start winning tool 13 is opened for a certain period of time. When the second start port 16 is closed, it is impossible for the ball 23 to flow in. However, if the ball 23 flows into the second start port 16 while the second start port 16 is open, a bonus game is generated. The second grand prize opening 8a is opened for a predetermined time. During the opening time, if the following ball 23 flows into the second grand prize opening 8a and wins the V prize opening 35, the first big prize opening 31 can be opened to enjoy the continuation of the bonus game. It can be done.

  Here, the open state of the second starting port 16 is a state in which a lower tongue member (receiving surface member) 17 (see FIG. 2) described later has advanced, and the second starting port 16 flows into the ball 23. A possible state. Further, the closed state of the second start port 16 is a state in which the lower tongue member 17 is retracted, and the second start port 16 cannot enter the ball 23.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the second start winning tool 13 including the second start port 16 will be described in detail.

  FIG. 2 is an external perspective view of the second starting prize device 13 that the pachinko machine 2 has. The second start winning tool 13 includes a base plate 11, a lower tongue member 17, a solenoid (drive means) 18, a storage portion 19, and a front plate 20. FIG. 3 is an external perspective view of the second start prize device 13 with the front plate 20 removed.

  The base plate 11 is an attachment plate for attaching the second start winning tool 13 to the game board surface 6a. The base plate 11 is formed with a second start port 16 through which the ball 23 flows when the lower tongue member 17 advances. The second start port 16 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape, and the vertical dimension H and the horizontal dimension W are larger than the diameter dimension D (see FIG. 4) of the sphere 23.

  The lower tongue member 17 is a plate-like member that moves forward and backward in the second starting port 16 in the forward direction (arrow Z direction in FIG. 3) and the backward direction (−Z direction). The lower tongue member 17 has a receiving surface 17a on the upper surface side, and receives the ball 23 flowing down the game area 6b in the advanced state and flows it into the second starting port 16.

  FIG. 4 is a schematic side sectional view for explaining the positional relationship with the second starting port 16 in the advanced state and retracted state of the lower tongue member 17, and (a) is the advanced state of the lower tongue member 17. (B) shows the retracted state of the lower tongue member 17. In the advanced state of the lower tongue member 17 shown in FIG. 4A, the distance L between the receiving surface 17a and the upper edge (opening edge) 16a of the second starting port 16 is larger than the diameter dimension D of the sphere 23. Is set. Therefore, the ball 23 received by the receiving surface 17a can flow from the second start port 16. The receiving surface 17a is inclined downward so as to guide the ball 23 to the second starting port 16. Accordingly, the ball 23 received by the receiving surface 17a flows into the second starting port 16 quickly and smoothly.

  On the other hand, in the retracted state of the lower tongue member 17 shown in FIG. 4B, the distance L between the receiving surface 17a and the upper edge 16a of the second starting port 16 is set to be smaller than the diameter dimension D of the sphere 23. Has been. Therefore, in the retracted state of the lower tongue member 17, even if the ball 23 flowing down the game area 6b collides with the gauge 27 or the like and moves toward the second start port 16, the inflow to the second start port 16 is not Definitely blocked.

  For example, instead of realizing the inflow prevention to the second starting port 16 in cooperation with the upper tongue member (not shown) that is disposed to face the lower tongue member 17 and interlocks with the lower tongue member 17, the second starting port 16 Since the inflow prevention to the 2nd starting port 16 is realized using the upper edge 16a, the separate member is not used for the inflow prevention, and the number of parts and cost are reduced, and the structure is simplified. Has contributed.

  Whether or not the ball 23 can flow into the second starting port 16 can be changed by moving the lower tongue member 17 linearly (in the present embodiment, back and forth), so that the movement structure can be changed. It can be a simple structure. Even when the ball 23 is placed on the receiving surface 17a, an external force that pushes into the second start port 16 is not applied due to the retreating movement of the lower tongue member 17. Therefore, for example, it is possible to prevent “unintentional ball entry” in which the unintended ball 23 flows into the second starting port 16 while the lower tongue member 17 is retracted.

  It should be noted that the tip portion (tip surface) 17b of the receiving surface 17a of the lower tongue member 17 is inclined downward in the left-right direction, and the received ball 23 may be distributed to the left and right to flow down (see FIG. 3). Accordingly, it is possible to more reliably prevent the ball 23 received at the tip surface 17b from being inadvertently entered during the retreat of the lower tongue member 17, and distribute the balls 23 evenly to the left and right. Can be made. Of course, the left / right distribution ratio can be changed by changing the ratio of the left and right down slopes (tilt angle and slope area) of the distal end surface 17b. Further, if the top portion 17c is inclined in the front-rear direction, it is possible to effectively prevent clogging caused by the ball 23 being sandwiched between the top portion 17c and the front plate 20 when the lower tongue member 17 is advanced.

  The solenoid 18 is a driving means for moving the lower tongue member 17 forward and backward in the front-rear direction (± Z direction). The solenoid 18 is connected to the lower tongue member 17 and arranged behind the member 18 and is held in the storage portion 19. The storage portion 19 is a storage member attached to the rear of the base plate 11, and holds a connection mechanism (not shown) for connecting the solenoid 18 and the lower tongue member 17 in addition to the solenoid 18. A ball passage sensor (not shown) that guides the ball 23 to the winning ball passage in the pachinko machine 2 is also formed in the storage unit 19 to hold a ball passage sensor that detects the ball 23 flowing from the second start port 16. Has been.

  The front plate 20 is a plate member that is disposed in front of the base plate 11 and assists the ball 23 to flow into the second starting port 16. The front plate 20 is configured to have a side wall 20a that constitutes an auxiliary path, and the ball 23 that has flowed down from above the second start winning tool 13 is moved to the receiving surface 17a of the lower tongue member 17 in the advanced state. Has a guiding function.

  The front glass 10 is a transparent plate that is spaced apart from the game board 6 by a certain distance or more. The front glass 10 is formed of transparent flat glass and is held on the back side of the decorative frame 12, and has a function of forming a flow-down space in which the ball 23 flows down between the game board 6 and the player through the front glass 10 to play the game board 6. A function of ensuring visibility so that the player can visually recognize the player, and a function of preventing unauthorized access so that the player cannot illegally access (contact) the game board 6.

  The decorative frame 12 is a frame member that mainly surrounds the front of the game board 6, and is swingably supported in front of the machine frame 9 by a hinge portion 22 so as to be openable and closable. The decorative frame 12 holds the front glass 10 in the opening portion where the opening is formed, and allows the player to visually recognize the game board 6 through the front glass 10. Around the opening, a decorative member 32 for decorating the pachinko machine 2 and producing a game is arranged.

  The launching unit is for firing (bulleting) the ball 23 sent from the upper plate 14a as a part of the storage tray 14 to the firing position by the ball supply device (not shown) toward the upper part of the game area 6b. It is. The launch unit includes, for example, a launcher that shoots the ball 23 at the launch position, a launch motor that drives the launcher, a launch spring that urges the launcher to generate a ball force, and the like. It is attached to the machine casing 9. For launching the ball by the launch unit, a launch handle 15 is provided below the front surface of the pachinko machine 2 to realize on / off of the launch of the ball and adjustment of the launch intensity based on the operation of the player.

  The storage tray 14 is a tray member disposed on the front surface of the pachinko machine 2 to store the player's ball, and has an upper tray 14a and a lower tray 14b in the present embodiment. When the ball discharge button 14c disposed in the vicinity of the upper plate 14a is operated, the ball 23 stored in the upper plate 14a is discharged to the lower plate 14b.

  Next, a gaming method in the pachinko machine 2 will be briefly described. In this pachinko machine 2, the game area 6b is mainly arranged on the left side and the lower part of the game board surface 6a, and all of the first start port 29, the second start port 16 and the passing gate 33 are on the left side. It is arranged in the game area 6b. At the start of the game, the lower tongue member 18 is in the retracted state, and the second starting port 16 is in the closed state.

<Design variation game>
When the player operates the firing handle 15, the ball is fired, and the ball 23 is fired along the firing rail (not shown) and the inner surface 26a of the rail decoration 26 to reach the upper part of the game area 6b. In the symbol variation game, the player makes a left strike (ball launch to the left portion of the game area 6b) aiming for winning at the first starting port 29. The fired ball 23 starts to fall from the inner surface 26a and flows down the game area 6b. The ball 23 that has flowed down the game area 6 b wins a normal winning opening 28 or wins a first starting opening 29, for example.

  When the ball 23 flows into the first starting port 29, the first lottery (the first game lottery) is executed by the first lottery means, and the symbol display device 7a displays the rotation of the display symbol 7c (the first game lottery). Start lottery.) When the result of the first lottery wins and the display symbol 7c is stopped and displayed in a predetermined jackpot mode (for example, “7 · 7 · 7”), the symbol variation jackpot is generated, and the first big winning opening 31 Will be released. Then, a large amount of spheres 23 flow into the first big prize opening 31 and a large amount of prize balls are paid out.

  The opening / closing operation of the first big winning opening 31 is repeatedly performed a predetermined number of times, and thereafter the symbol variation big hit ends. For example, “2 · 2 · 2”, “6 · 6 · 6”, “7 · 7 · 7”, etc., are used as the stop mode of the symbol 7c. When the symbol variation jackpot game in some of the modes (for example, “7, 7, 7”) is completed, an accessory game is started thereafter.

<Combination game>
When the accessory game is started, the player aims to pass the ball 23 to the passing gate 33 and makes a left turn in the same manner as in the case of the symbol variation game. When the ball 23 passes through the passage gate 33, the second lottery is performed by the second lottery means. When the lottery result is a win, the lower tongue member 17 in the second start port 16 moves forward and backward to generate an open state of the second start port 16 for a certain time (for example, a short time of 1 second or less).

  If the ball 23 is received by the receiving surface 17a of the lower tongue member 17 and wins the second start opening 16 in the advanced state of the lower tongue member 17, a bonus game is generated and the second big prize opening 8a. Opens for a predetermined time. Subsequently, if the ball 23 flowing down the game area 6b flows into the second big prize opening 8a and wins the V prize opening 35 arranged in the center bonus 7, the bonus game continuation becomes the first game. The grand prize winning opening 31 is opened. Then, a large amount of balls 23 flow into the first grand prize winning port 31, and a large bonus game can be continuously enjoyed while a large amount of prize balls are paid out.

  Since the first start port 29, the second start port 16 and the passing gate 33 are all located in the game area 6b arranged on the left side of the game board surface 6a, the ball 23 passes through the passing gate 33 during the symbol variation game. May end up. Then, when the lottery result by the second lottery means is won, the lower tongue member 17 at the second start port 16 moves forward and backward.

  However, even if the forward / backward movement of the lower tongue member 17 is a linear back-and-forth movement and the ball 23 is placed on the receiving surface 17a during the retreating movement, the ball 23 is pushed into the second starting port 16. Do not apply any external force. Therefore, since the ball 23 placed on the receiving surface 17a can be left as it is in the game area 6b during the retreating movement, the so-called “unexpected entry” can be prevented.

  Further, in addition to being able to surely prevent entry by the receiving surface 17a and the upper edge 16a at the time of retraction, the tip end surface 17b is inclined downward in the left-right direction. Can be more reliably prevented. As a result, the probability of entering the second starting port 16 can be made as designed, and the probability of entering the second starting port 16 during the symbol variation game can be set to a very low probability. .

  As mentioned above, although preferable embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to these, A various deformation | transformation and change are possible within the range of the summary.

[Modification 1]
5A and 5B are schematic side sectional views of the second starting prize-winning tool 53 according to the first modification of the present invention. FIG. 5A shows an advanced state of the lower tongue member 57, and FIG. Indicates the evacuation state. In the second starting prize-winning tool 53, the lower tongue member 57 in the retracted state is located at a substantially central portion of the second starting port 56. Then, the solenoid 58 moves the lower tongue member 57 diagonally downward and forward, so that the lower tongue member 57 enters the advanced state. That is, the lower tongue member 57 moves forward and backward including vertical movement and forward / backward movement.

  In the retracted state, the distance L1 between the upper edge 56a of the second starting port 56 and the lower tongue member 57 and the distance L2 between the lower edge (opening edge) 56b of the second starting port 56 and the lower tongue member 57 are both spheres 23. Is set to be smaller than the diameter dimension D of the sphere 23, and the flow of the sphere 23 into the second starting port 56 is prevented. In the advanced state of the lower tongue member 57, the distance L1 between the upper edge 56a and the lower tongue member 57 is set to be larger than the diameter dimension D, and the flow of the ball 23 into the second starting port 56 is enabled. Yes.

  Since the forward / backward movement of the lower tongue member 57 includes not only forward / backward movement but also vertical movement, for example, if the front plate disposed in front of the lower tongue member 57 is made of a transparent material, the lower tongue member 57 can be viewed from the front by the player. This makes it easier to grasp the forward and backward movement. Therefore, the player can be provided with interest by a novel advance / retreat movement, and the player can feel a sense of security by viewing the advance / retreat movement.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, you may implement | achieve the forward / backward movement of diagonally upper back-diagonally lower front by connecting the lower tongue member 57 and the solenoid 58 using the guide members 52 and 54. As shown in FIG.

[Modification 2]
7A and 7B are schematic side sectional views of the second starting prize-winning tool 63 according to the second modification of the present invention. FIG. 7A shows an advanced state of the lower tongue member 67, and FIG. Indicates the evacuation state. In the second start winning tool 63, the forward / backward moving direction is the same as that in the above embodiment, but the front portion 67b and the rear portion 67c of the lower tongue member 67 are rotatably connected. And the protrusion 62 is arrange | positioned in the lower edge 66b vicinity of the 2nd starting port 66, and the protrusion 62 supports the lower surface of the front part 67b.

  In the retracted state of the lower tongue member 67, the vicinity of the front end portion of the front portion 67b is supported by the protrusion 62, and the inclination of the front portion 67b becomes relatively gentle. However, in the advanced state of the lower tongue member 67, the vicinity of the root portion of the front portion 67b (that is, the vicinity of the connecting portion with the rear portion 67c) is supported by the protrusion 62, and the inclination of the front portion 67b is relatively steep. become. Therefore, the ball 23 received by the receiving surface 67a in the advanced state of the lower tongue member 67 flows into the second starting port 66 more smoothly and quickly.

  Also in the second starting prize-winning tool 63, the distance L between the lower tongue member 67 and the upper edge 66a in the advanced state is set to be larger than the diameter dimension D of the sphere 23, and the lower tongue member 67 and the upper edge 66a in the retracted state are set. The distance L is set smaller than the diameter dimension D of the sphere 23. At this time, if a bent portion 67d erected upward in the vicinity of the tip of the lower tongue member 67 is formed, the function of preventing inflow during retraction can be more reliably exhibited. Can do.

[Modification 3]
FIG. 8 is a schematic side sectional view of the second starting prize-winning tool 73 according to Modification 3 of the present invention. FIG. 8 (a) shows the advanced state of the lower tongue member 77, and FIG. 8 (b) is the lower tongue member 77. Indicates the evacuation state. In the second starting prize device 73, a convex portion 72 is provided on the lower surface 77b of the lower tongue member 77, and a concave portion 74 is formed on the surface on the lower edge 76b side of the second starting port 76. In the advanced state of the lower tongue member 77, the convex portion 72 is fitted into the concave portion 74, the lower tongue member 77 is lowered downward, and the ball 23 can flow from the second start port 76. Then, when the lower tongue member 77 is retracted rearward, the protrusion 72 is disengaged from the recess 74 so as to ride on the surface on the lower edge 76b side, and accordingly, the lower tongue member 77 moves upward. 2 Inflow to the start port 76 is prevented.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine concerning an embodiment of the invention. It is an external appearance perspective view of the 2nd starting prize-winning tool which the pachinko machine shown in FIG. 1 has. It is an external appearance perspective view in the state where the front board of the 2nd starting prize tool shown in Drawing 2 was removed. It is a side cross-sectional schematic diagram for demonstrating the positional relationship with the 2nd starting port in the advancing state and retracted state of the lower tongue member shown in FIG. 3, (a) shows the advancing state of the lower tongue member, b) shows the retracted state of the lower tongue member. It is a side cross-sectional schematic diagram of the 2nd starting prize-winning tool which concerns on the modification 1 of this invention, Comprising: (a) shows the advancing state of a lower tongue member, (b) shows the retracted state of a lower tongue member. It is a side cross-sectional schematic diagram which shows the other example of the 2nd starting prize-winning tool which concerns on the modification 1 of this invention, Comprising: (a) shows the advancing state of a lower tongue member, (b) is retraction | saving of a lower tongue member Indicates the state. It is a side cross-sectional schematic diagram of the 2nd starting prize-winning tool which concerns on the modification 2 of this invention, Comprising: (a) shows the advancing state of the lower tongue member, (b) shows the retracted state of the lower tongue member. It is a side cross-sectional schematic diagram of the 2nd starting prize-winning tool which concerns on the modification 2 of this invention, Comprising: (a) shows the advancing state of the lower tongue member, (b) shows the retracted state of the lower tongue member.

Explanation of symbols

D: Diameter dimension H: Vertical dimension L, L1, L2: Distance W: Horizontal dimension Z: Arrow 2: Pachinko machine (game machine)
3: Frame 4: Housing frame (part of the frame)
5: Game board unit 6: Game board 6a: Game board surface (surface)
6b: Game area 7: Center character 7a: Symbol display device 7b: Display screen (video display surface)
7c: Display pattern 8: Center decoration 8a: Second big prize opening 8b: Ball passage 9: Machine frame (part of the frame)
10: Front glass (front transparent plate)
11: Base plate 12: Decorative frame (front frame)
13, 53, 63, 73: Second starting prize-winning tool (game-playing equipment for game machines)
14: Storage pan 14a: Upper pan 14b: Lower pan 14c: Ball discharge button 15: Launch handle 16, 56, 66, 76: Second start port (inflow opening)
16a, 56a, 66a: upper edge (opening edge)
56b, 66b, 76b: Lower edge (opening edge)
17, 57, 67, 77: Lower tongue member (receiving surface member)
17a, 67a: receiving surface 17b: tip surface 17c: top 18, 58, 68: solenoid (driving means)
19: Storage part 20: Front plate 20a: Side wall 22: Hinge part 23: Ball (pachinko ball)
26: Rail decoration 26a: Inner surface (inner peripheral surface)
27: Gauge
28: Normal winning opening 29: First starting opening 30: Out opening 31: First big winning opening 32: Decoration member 33: Passing gate (passing area)
34: Windmill 35: V prize opening 52, 54: Guide member 62: Projection 67b: Front portion 67c: Back portion 67d: Bending portion 72: Convex portion 74: Concavity 77b: Bottom surface

Claims (4)

An inflow opening for flowing a ball flowing down the game area;
A receiving surface member having a receiving surface for advancing and retreating the inflow opening and receiving the ball;
Drive means for moving the receiving surface member forward and backward,
The drive means advances and retracts by moving the receiving surface member in parallel slide,
The sphere is received by the receiving surface at the time of advancement, and the sphere can flow from the inflow opening, and the distance between the receiving surface and the opening edge of the inflow opening at the time of retraction is less than the diameter of the sphere. The ball is not allowed to flow in from the inflow opening ,
The receiving surface is inclined to guide the sphere to the inflow opening; and
A game implement for a gaming machine in which a tip portion of the receiving surface is inclined downward in the left-right direction .   The game entry game tool according to claim 1, wherein a tip portion of the receiving surface is inclined in the front-rear direction. A game implement for a gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2 ,
A game board defining the game area on its surface;
A frame that holds the game board so as to be visible to the player;
A front transparent plate disposed at a predetermined distance or more in front of the game board;
A launch unit that launches the ball toward the gaming area;
A gaming machine having a storage tray for storing the ball. A first start prize device provided in the game area and having a first start port into which the ball can enter;
A first game means for executing a first game based on a ball entering the first start opening;
A second game means for executing a second game based on the ball entering the inflow opening,
The gaming machine according to claim 3 , wherein the first start winning tool and the pitching tool for the gaming machine are arranged on the same side in the left-right direction in a front view of the gaming area.

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