JP4832453B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a front frame body that holds a game board in which a game area is formed, a clear member holding frame that includes a clear member that is rotatably attached to the front surface of the front frame body, and a front frame body. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that includes a frame locking device that locks a clear member holding frame, and that plays a game by firing a game ball in a game area.

In a winning device (attacker) of a gaming machine, an illegal act called a so-called selgot has occurred in which a flat celluloid is inserted into the gap of the gaming machine, the door of the winning device is illegally opened, and a winning ball is obtained. For this reason, a gaming machine has been proposed that prevents illegal acts by covering the solenoid of the winning device with a cover (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 11-319228 A

  However, in the case of the invention of Patent Document 1, fraud from the back of the game board is effective, but there is no effect in the fraud performed from the front. In addition, when a mechanism is provided that prevents the door of the winning device from being illegally opened in response to fraud from the front, it is necessary to provide means for unlocking the mechanism in the event that the door must be opened. However, it was impossible to determine whether the person who performed the operation to release the lock was a store clerk.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a front frame body that holds a game board in which a game area is formed, a clear member holding frame that includes a clear member that is rotatably attached to the front surface of the front frame body, and a front frame body. And a frame locking device that locks the clear member holding frame, and in a gaming machine that plays a game by launching a game ball in the game area, prevents illegally opening the door of the winning device and has a legitimate authority Only those who have can open the door.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 is a game board having a game area formed on the front surface,
A front frame body for holding the game board;
A clear member holding frame provided with a clear member rotatably attached to the front surface of the front frame body and covering the game area in a state visible from the front;
A frame locking device that locks the front frame body so that the clear member holding frame is not rotatable in a state of covering the game area;
In a gaming machine that plays a game by launching a game ball in the game area,
The game area includes a winning device for winning game balls,
The winning device is
A winning opening through which game balls can flow,
A door member for opening and closing the winning opening;
A drive source for driving the door member,
When the drive source drives the door member, the door member closes the winning opening and disables the inflow of game balls, and the door member opens the winning opening and To be converted into an open state that allows inflow,
The door member is locked in the closed state to disable the conversion to the open state, and the door is unlocked by operating the drive source from the closed state to the open state. Rutotomoni comprising a locking means to enable the transformation, the key link mechanism for releasing the engagement of the locking means,
When the said frame locking device rotates in one direction by inserting the key into the keyhole, and the releasing operation of the locking of the clear member holding frame with respect to the front frame body, release of the locking of the locking means according to the key linkage The operations are performed together .

According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the locking means locks the door member in the closed state and disables the conversion to the open state, the door member is illegally opened from the outside with respect to the door member. Even if a force is applied in the direction, the door member does not open, and illegal acts can be prevented. Further, provided with a key link mechanism for releasing the engagement by the locking means, when the frame locking device rotates in one direction by inserting the key into the keyhole, the releasing operation of the locking of the clear member holding frame for front frame body Since the unlocking operation of the locking means by the key link mechanism is performed together , maintenance can be facilitated while preventing the act of opening the door member illegally. For example, if a ball clogging occurs in the winning device and the door member must be opened, the lock is released when the clear member holding frame covering the front of the game area is opened by a valid means Therefore, only a person (a store clerk) having a key that can open the clear member holding frame can open the door member, and it is possible to easily perform maintenance while preventing the act of opening the door member illegally. .

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the door member is rotated about a first rotation axis that is parallel and horizontal to the game board.
The winning device includes a link mechanism that includes a link member that rotates around a second rotation axis that is parallel to the first rotation axis and that transmits a driving force of the drive source to the door member;
When the drive source drives the door member via the link mechanism, the door member closes the winning opening and disables the inflow of game balls, and the door member opens the winning opening. It is opened and converted into an open state that allows inflow of game balls,
The locking means comprises a locking portion formed on the link member and a locked portion formed on the door member,
In the closed state, the locking means locks the locked portion so that the locked portion cannot be converted to the open state, and the link member is operated by the driving source from the closed state. Thus, the locking of the locked portion is released to enable conversion to the open state.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the locking means is formed of the locking portion formed on the link member and the locked portion formed on the door member, the door member has an external portion. Even if a force is applied in the direction to open the door member illegally, the door member does not open, and illegal actions can be prevented. Further, since the locking means is composed of the locking portion formed on the link member and the locked portion formed on the door member, it is not necessary to increase the number of parts from the conventional mechanism in order to configure the locking means. Therefore, it can be realized at a low cost.

  A third aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the second aspect, wherein the key link mechanism is disposed on the front frame main body disposition portion disposed on the front frame main body and the game board. It is characterized by being separable from the game board arrangement part.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, the key link mechanism can be separated into the front frame main body disposing portion disposed on the front frame main body and the game board disposing portion disposed on the game board. When exchanging game boards, a part of the key link mechanism can be left on the frame side, and a part of the key link mechanism can be reused.

  The invention according to claim 4 is the gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the key link mechanism is locked by the locking means by pressing the link member in the direction of conversion to the open state. It is characterized by canceling.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the key link mechanism releases the locking by the locking means by pressing the link member in the direction of conversion to the open state, so that the key link mechanism operates reliably without being subject to rattling of the parts. It is possible to make it.

A fifth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the fourth aspect of the invention, wherein the key link mechanism is configured to advance the unlocking operation of the clear member holding frame with respect to the front frame body in the frame locking device. In conjunction with
The link member is moved to a first position where the locking by the locking means is released, and the link member is moved from the first position to a second position in the open state to open the door member. It is characterized by.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the key link mechanism locks the link member by the locking means in conjunction with the progress of the unlocking operation of the clear member holding frame with respect to the front frame body in the frame locking device. While moving to the first position to be released and moving the link member from the first position to the second position in the open state to open the door member, the winning device can be opened only by operating the key. Improves.

According to the present invention, since the locking means locks the door member in the closed state and disables the conversion to the open state, a force is applied to the door member in the direction to open the door member from the outside. Even if it is done, the door member does not open and fraud can be prevented. Further, provided with a key link mechanism for releasing the engagement by the locking means, when the frame locking device rotates in one direction by inserting the key into the keyhole, the releasing operation of the locking of the clear member holding frame for front frame body Since the unlocking operation of the locking means by the key link mechanism is performed together , maintenance can be facilitated while preventing the act of opening the door member illegally. For example, if a ball clogging occurs in the winning device and the door member must be opened, the lock is released when the clear member holding frame covering the front of the game area is opened by a valid means Therefore, only a person (a store clerk) having a key that can open the clear member holding frame can open the door member, and it is possible to easily perform maintenance while preventing the act of opening the door member illegally. .

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
Here, a pachinko gaming machine as a suitable example of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment includes a machine frame 110 configured in a rectangular frame shape, and a door-like shape is formed on the front side of the machine frame 110 in a forward direction with respect to the machine frame 110. A front frame 120 having a rectangular frame shape is pivotally mounted to be rotatable.

  The front frame 120 is a front frame main body 130 serving as a base for mounting various members and the like provided in the front frame 120, and a clear pivotally supported on the front frame side with respect to the front frame main body 130. It has a member holding frame 140 and a firing operation unit 150 attached to the lower side of the clear member holding frame 140 on the front surface of the front frame main body 130.

  The front frame main body 130 is configured in a substantially rectangular plate shape that just covers the front side of the machine frame 110 having a rectangular frame shape, and the game board 1 is fitted and accommodated in a portion extending from the center to the upper end portion. A square-shaped opening is formed. The front surface of the game board 1 accommodated in the front frame body 130 faces the front side from the opening of the front frame body 130. That is, the game board 1 is attached to the front frame 120 by being fitted into the front frame main body 130.

  In addition, a clear member holding frame 140 that covers the front side of the front frame body 130 is formed in an opening portion in which the game board 1 of the front frame body 130 is fitted, that is, in a portion extending from slightly lower to the upper end than the center of the front frame body 130. Between the front surface of the game board 1 and the glass plate as the clear member fitted in the clear member holding frame 140, a portion surrounded by the guide rail 2 provided on the front surface of the game board 1 is The game area 1a is a game area in which game balls are launched and flow down.

  Also, one side of the clear member holding frame 140 (the left side as viewed from the front side of the gaming machine 100) is pivotally supported by one side of the front frame main body 130 so as to be door-shaped. The front side of the game area 1 a on the front side of the game board 1 can be opened by opening the clear member holding frame 140. The clear member holding frame 140 is spaced from the game board 1 fitted in the opening so as to substantially close the opening of the front frame main body 130 so that a game area 1a is allowed to flow down. Double glass plates are fixed. In the clear member holding frame 140, at least a part of the game area 1a on the front side of the game board 1 can be visually recognized from the front side of the gaming machine 100 through a glass plate. In addition, around the portion of the front surface of the clear member holding frame 140 where the glass plate is fixed and the game area 1a can be visually recognized, a frame decoration device 141 having an LED inside, a speaker 145 for outputting sound, 145 etc. are provided.

  Further, a frame locking device 131 is provided on the front surface of the right end portion when viewed from the front surface side which is the open end side of the clear member holding frame 140 pivotally attached to the front frame body 130. The frame locking device 131 locks the front frame main body 130 to the machine frame 110 and locks the clear member holding frame 140 to the front frame main body 130. The frame locking device 131 locks the key 135 in the key hole 133 of the lock 132. The front frame main body 130 is unlocked when it is turned and rotated in one direction (for example, clockwise), and the clear member holding frame 140 is unlocked when it is rotated in the other direction (for example, counterclockwise). .

  A firing operation unit 150 is attached to the lower side of the clear member holding frame 140 on the front side of the front frame body 130. The firing operation unit 150 has a left and right side part, which is one side part of the left and right side parts, pivotally attached to the front frame main body 130, and can be opened and closed by rotating in the left and right direction, and a lower panel 152 below the opening and closing panel 151. It consists of. The open / close panel 151 has an upper plate 153 that stores the discharged game balls and sends the game balls to a launching device (not shown) that launches the game balls. An effect button (not shown) that can be operated by the player is provided around the upper plate 153. The lower panel 152 on the lower side of the opening / closing panel 151 performs a lower ball 154 and an ashtray 155 for storing game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 153, and a game ball launch operation toward the game area 1a. In addition, an operation handle 156 for adjusting the firing force when the game ball is launched in the game area 1a, a speaker 157 for outputting sound, and the like are provided.

  The game board 1 includes a flat game board main body 1b (made of wood or synthetic resin) that serves as a mounting base for various members, and has a game area 1a surrounded by guide rails 2 on the front surface of the game board main body 1b. is doing. Further, front structural members 3, 3,... Are attached to the front surface of the game board main body 1b and outside the guide rail 2. A game ball (hit ball; game medium) is launched from a launching device into a game area 1a surrounded by the guide rail 2 to play a game.

  In the game area 1a, there are provided a general diagram start gate 4, a general diagram storage display for displaying the number of unprocessed times of a general variation display game, and a general diagram display for displaying a general variation display game. Further, in the game area 1a, the first start winning opening 13 (winning apparatus), the normal variable winning apparatus 7 (winning apparatus) forming the second starting winning opening, and the special figure variable display game as an auxiliary game are not yet displayed. A special figure storage display for lighting up the number of processing times and a special figure display 9 for displaying a special figure variation display game are provided. In addition, the common figure memory display, the universal figure display, the special figure memory display, and the special figure display are provided integrally as a segment LED together with a game state display LED representing a game state. Constitutes a status indicator 8 that displays the status of the gaming machine 100.

  In addition, the game area 1a has an attacker-type door member 80 that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the near side. Depending on the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game, a big prize is awarded. A special variable winning device 50 that converts the mouth 61 from a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player), and an out hole 11 that collects game balls that have not won the winning mouth Is provided. In addition, the game area 1a is provided with general winning holes 12, 12,..., A windmill 14 as a batting direction changing member, a number of obstacle nails (not shown), and the like.

  In the general figure start gate 4, a general figure start sensor for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general figure start gate 4 is provided. Then, when the game ball that has been driven into the game area 1a passes through the normal diagram start gate 4, a normal variation display game is performed. In addition, the normal variation display game cannot be started, for example, the normal variation display game has already been played and the normal variation display game has not been completed, When 7 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 4, if the number is less than the upper limit of the general figure start memory number, the normal figure start memory number is incremented by one and the normal figure start is started. One memory is stored. Note that the start memory of the universal map display game is displayed on the universal map memory display (status display 8).

  The general-purpose (ordinary symbol) variation display game is executed by a general-purpose display (state display 8) provided in the game area 1a. In addition, you may make it display a common figure change display game on a part of display part 42 of the image display apparatus 41. In this case, for example, a number, a symbol, a character design etc. are used as an identification design, and this is predetermined. After the time variation display, the display is stopped. If the stop display of the usual figure change display game becomes a special result mode, the opening and closing members 7a and 7a of the normal change winning device 7 are opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds). The Thereby, it becomes easy to win a game ball in the normal variation winning device 7, and it becomes easy to start the special figure variation display game.

  The normal variation winning device 7 includes a pair of left and right opening / closing members 7a, 7a, and is disposed below the first start winning opening 13, and the opening / closing members 7a, 7a are normally spaced at an interval of about the diameter of a game ball. Is held in a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player), but when the result of the general-purpose variable display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, a solenoid (general power SOL) as a driving device is used. On the other hand, it is changed to a state (a state advantageous to the player) in which the game ball is likely to flow into the normal variation winning device 7 by opening in a reverse “C” shape.

  In addition, the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment can generate a short time state as a gaming state based on a result aspect of the special figure variation display game. In this short state, the execution time of the above-described normal variation display game is controlled so as to be shorter than the above-described long execution time (for example, 10 seconds is 1 second). Control is performed so that the number of times the device 7 is opened is substantially increased. Also, in the short time state, when the normal variation winning game 7 is released as a result of the normal fluctuation display game, the control is performed so that the opening time is longer than the short opening time of the normal state (for example, 0.3 seconds is 1.8 seconds). In the short-time state, the normal variation winning device 7 is opened not more than once, but two or more times (for example, twice) with respect to one hit result of the normal variation display game. Furthermore, in the short time state, the probability that the hit result of the normal map display game is higher than that in the normal state is controlled. That is, the number of times of opening of the normally variable winning device 7 is increased as compared with the normal state.

  The normal variation winning device 7 and the first start winning opening 13 also serve as a starting winning opening for the special figure changing display game. That is, the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game is started based on the detection of the game ball by the special fluctuation start device 7 and the special figure start sensor provided in the first start winning opening 13 (winning area). The right to start is generated.

  The right to start the special figure variation display game is stored as a start memory (special figure start memory) within a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). Accordingly, when a game ball wins in the normal variable winning device 7 or the first start winning port 13 in a state where the special figure changing display game can be started and the start memory number is 0, the start right is generated. When the start memory is stored and the start memory number is incremented by 1, the special figure variation display game is immediately started based on the start memory, and at this time, the start memory number is decremented by 1.

  On the other hand, it is normal when the special figure fluctuation display game cannot be started immediately, for example, when the special figure fluctuation display game has already been performed and the special figure fluctuation display game has not been completed or is in the special game state. When a game ball is won in the variable winning device 7 or the first start winning port 13, if the start memory number is less than the upper limit number, the start memory number is incremented by 1 and one start memory is stored. Then, when the number of starting memories becomes 1 or more, when the state where the special figure variation display game can be started (the end of the previous special figure variation display game or the end of the special game state) is reached, the number of starting memories is decremented by 1. At the same time, the special figure variation display game is started based on the stored start memory. The starting memory of the special figure variation display game is displayed on the special figure storage display (status display 8).

  A special figure (special symbol, identification information) variable display game as an auxiliary game is executed by a special figure display 9 provided in the game area 1a, and after a plurality of identification information is displayed in a variable manner. This is performed by stopping and displaying a predetermined result mode. In addition, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to a special figure fluctuation display game in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) are variably displayed on the image display device 41 is executed. Yes. And, as a result of this special figure variation display game, when the display mode of the special figure display 9 becomes a special result mode (for example, “7”), it becomes a big hit and a special gaming state (so-called big hit state) It becomes. Correspondingly, the display mode of the image display device 41 is also a special result mode (for example, any one of the numbers in the flat order such as “7, 7, 7”). Note that the special-figure display game may be executed only by the image display device 41 without providing the special-purpose display 9 in the gaming machine 100. In addition, the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment can generate a probable change state as a game state based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. In this probability change state, in addition to the above-mentioned time-short state, the probability that the hit result of the special figure variation display game is higher than the normal state is controlled.

  In addition, a center case 20 that forms a window 22 serving as a display area for the special figure variation display game is attached to the approximate center of the game area 1a. An image display device 41 is arranged behind the window portion 22 formed in the center case 20. The image display device 41 includes, for example, a liquid crystal display, and is arranged so that a display unit 42 whose display contents can be changed is visible from the front side of the game board 1 through the window 22 of the center case 20. Yes. Note that the image display device 41 is not limited to a device including a liquid crystal display, and may include a display such as an EL or a CRT.

  The special variable winning device 50 as a winning device includes a special winning opening 61 that is opened and closed by an attacker-type door member 80 that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the front side. During the state, the inflow of game balls into the special winning opening 61 is facilitated by converting the special winning opening 61 from a closed state to an opened state. The door member 80 is driven by, for example, a solenoid (large winning opening / closing SOL51) as a driving device. In addition, a count sensor 62 as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 61 is disposed inside the special winning opening 61 (winning area).

  In addition, each of the general winning awards 12 provided in the game area 1 a is provided with a winning award sensor for detecting a game ball that has entered the general winning award 12. Then, the game balls that have been driven into the game area 1a by starting the game are awarded to the general prize opening 12, 12,..., The normal variable prize winning device 7, the first start prize winning port 13, the special variable prize winning device 50, and the like. When a prize is won in any of the mouths, a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to the respective prize mouths are discharged (paid out) by the discharging device.

  In addition, the gaming machine 100 includes a game control device that controls the progress of the game as its control system, and an effect control device as a sub-control device that controls various effects under the control of the game control device. For example, the following control is performed by the apparatus.

  In the game control device, based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the general diagram start sensor provided in the general diagram start gate 4, a random number value for hit determination of the normal diagram is extracted and compared with the determination value. Processing for determining whether or not the variable display game is successful is performed. Then, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the general symbol display device, a process for displaying a general symbol variation display game to be stopped is performed. When the result of this normal map fluctuation display game is a win, a special result mode is displayed on the general map display, and the general electric power SOL is operated to open and close the opening / closing members 7a and 7a of the normal variable winning device 7 for a predetermined time ( For example, the control for opening is performed as described above for 0.5 seconds. In addition, when the result of the normal map change display game is out of control, control is performed to display the result form of the shift on the general map display.

  Further, based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the special figure start sensor provided in the normal variation winning device 7 and the first start winning opening 13, the jackpot determination random number value of the special figure is extracted and compared with the determination value. Then, a process for determining whether or not the special figure variation display game is successful is performed. In addition to this, processing for determining a variation pattern is performed, and a control signal (effect command) including these results is output to the effect control device. Then, the special symbol display 9 performs a process of displaying the special symbol variation display game to be stopped and displayed after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time. Further, in the production control device, based on the control signal from the game control device, the image display device 41 displays a special display variation display game corresponding to the special variation display game, and the sound from the speakers 145 and 157. Processing for controlling the decoration lamp LED as the output and frame decoration device 141 is performed.

  Then, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a win, the game control apparatus displays a special result mode on the special figure display 9 and performs a process of generating a special game state. In the processing for generating the special game state, for example, the door member 80 of the special variable winning device 50 is opened by the special winning opening / closing SOL 51 so that the game ball can flow into the special winning opening 61. . Then, either a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the grand prize winning opening 61 or a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds or 1 second) elapses from the opening of the big winning prize opening 61 is achieved. Opening the grand prize winning opening 61 until one is made is defined as one round, and this is repeated (repeated) for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 times or 2 times). When the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order, the special figure display unit 9 is controlled to display the result form of the deviation.

  In addition, the game control device outputs a control signal to the discharge and emission control device based on the detection signal of the game ball input from sensors (special drawing start sensor, count sensor 62, winning port sensor) provided at various winning ports. Then, the discharging device is controlled so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out.

  Next, the configuration of the special variable winning device 50 will be described. As described above, the special variation prize winning device 50 is normally in a closed state in which the special prize opening 61 is closed and the game ball cannot flow in, and in the special game state, the special prize slot 61 is opened and the game ball can flow in. It is converted into an open state, and a predetermined game value (game balls as a large amount of prize balls) can be given to the player. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the special variation winning device 50 is attached to a main body 60 to which various members are attached, and the front surface of the main body 60, so that the special variation winning device 50 is attached to the game board main body 1b. Base member 70, a door member 80 for opening and closing the big prize opening 61, a big prize opening opening and closing SOL 51 for operating the door member 80, and a link mechanism 90.

  A space having a predetermined depth and opening forward is formed in the front portion of the main body 60, and this space serves as a big prize opening 61 into which game balls flow. The bottom face of the grand prize winning opening 61 is inclined so as to be lowered toward the rear (back side), and is inclined so as to be lowered to the left side when viewed from the front side. The winning game ball is guided to flow down to the left rear part. It has become so. A discharge passage for discharging the game balls won in the big winning opening 61 to the outside is formed on the left rear portion of the bottom surface of the big winning opening 61 on the inclined downstream side. A count sensor 62 for detection is provided. In other words, all the game balls that have won the big winning opening 61 are detected by the count sensor 62. The count sensor 62 outputs a detection signal to the game control device based on the detection of the game ball, and the game control device counts the game balls won in the big winning opening 61 based on the detection signal. At the same time, a process of discharging a predetermined number of prize balls is performed.

  In addition, an LED and a lens member are arranged behind the special winning opening 61 in the main body 60, and the interior of the special winning opening 61 is illuminated to perform decoration with light. Further, at the rear part of the main body part 60, a count sensor 62, an LED, a special prize opening / closing SOL 51 provided in the main body part 60, and a relay board for relaying connections with various control devices are provided.

  A plate-like base member 70 is attached to the front surface of the main body 60. The base member 70 has a larger area than the front surface of the main body 60 when viewed from the front, and the base member 70 is attached so as to cover the front surface of the main body 60 so that the periphery of the base member 70 is larger than the periphery of the main body 60. It will be in the state extended outside. The special variation winning device 50 is attached to a mounting hole formed in the game board main body 1b through the front and rear so as to be inserted from the front side of the game board main body 1b. In addition, the base member 70 is formed in such a size that it cannot pass through. Therefore, by inserting the game board main body 1b from the front side into the mounting hole, the back surface of the base member 70 comes into contact with the front surface of the game board main body 1b, and the front and rear positions of the special variable prize winning device 50 with respect to the game board main body 1b are determined. . Furthermore, a screw hole 70a is formed in the base member 70, so that the special variation winning device 50 can be fixed to the game board main body 1b by a screw. The front surface of the base member 70 is exposed to the game area 1a and is visible to the player. The front surface is decorated and a decorative member 71 is attached.

  A rectangular through hole 72 is formed at the center of the base member 70 in correspondence with the position where the big prize opening 61 is formed, and the big prize opening 61 opens in the game area 1a. . Further, a door member support portion 73 that pivotally supports the first rotation shaft 82 of the door member 80 is formed on the back side of the base member 70 and on the left and right sides of the through-hole 72. The door member 80 is attached by the door member support portion 73 so that the through hole 72 (large winning opening 61) can be opened and closed.

  The door member 80 supported by the base member 70 includes a rectangular plate-like door portion 81 having substantially the same size as the through-hole 72 of the base member 70, and a first rotation provided on both side ends of the door portion 81. The shaft 82 and the link part 83 formed in the right end part seen from the front side of the door part 81 are provided. The first rotation shaft 82 is provided to extend outward along the left-right direction of the door portion 81 at a portion forming a lower end at both side ends when the front surface of the door portion 81 is vertical. The door member 80 has a first rotation shaft 82 parallel to the game board main body 1b and horizontal by a door member support portion 73 formed on the back side of the base member 70 and at the lower portions of the through holes 72 on the left and right sides. In this state, it is supported so as to be rotatable. The pivot range of the door member 80 pivotally supported in this way is such that the front surface of the door portion 81 is substantially vertical and substantially parallel to the base member 70 and closes the through hole 72, and the upper end is forward from this state. The front part of the door part 81 is tilted so that it is substantially horizontal and the through hole 72 is opened. Thus, the special variable winning device 50 is in a closed state in which the special winning opening 61 is closed and the inflow of game balls is disabled, and an open state in which the special winning opening 61 is opened and the inflow of gaming balls is allowed. Conversion is possible.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the link portion 83 formed at the right end portion of the door portion 81 as viewed from the front side is a driving force transmitted via the link mechanism 90 from the large winning opening / closing SOL 51 that forms the driving source. Receiving means (first passive surface 84 a, second passive surface 85 a, third passive surface 85 b) for receiving and locking means locked by a locking portion 99 formed on the second link member 92 of the link mechanism 90. 53 to be locked. The link portion 83 includes a plate-like side wall portion 84 extending from the side end of the door portion 81 to the back surface side, a rib-like rear extending portion 85 extending from the side end of the door portion 81 to the back surface side, And a side protrusion 86 that protrudes to the side of the rearward extension 85.

  The side wall portion 84 has a predetermined thickness and is inclined so that the lower half of the rear end surface in the state in which the front surface of the door portion 81 is vertical rises rearward. The lower half of this rear end surface forms a part of the passive portion as the first passive surface 84a. The rear extension portion 85 is a rib-like portion formed so as to descend rearward from a position below the side wall portion 84 in a state where the front surface of the door portion 81 is vertical. The upper surface of the rear extension 85 forms part of the passive portion as the second passive surface 85a, and the lower surface forms part of the passive portion as the third passive surface 85b. The side protrusion 86 that protrudes to the side of the rear extension 85 extends below the rear extension 85 in a state where the front surface of the door 81 is vertical. In addition, a locked portion 87 protrudes from the lower end portion of the rear extension portion 85 so as to overlap with the third passive surface 85b, which is the lower surface of the rear extension portion 85, at a predetermined distance. Has been. The distance between the third passive surface 85b and the locked portion 87 is such that the locking portion 99 formed on the second extending portion 97 of the door operating portion 95 has the third passive surface 85b and the locked portion 87. The distance between the third passive surface 85b and the locked portion 87 forms a gap portion 88 as will be described later.

  The link mechanism 90 includes a first link member 91 attached to the plunger 51a of the large winning opening / closing SOL 51 serving as a driving source, and a second link that is connected to the first link member 91 and abuts against a passive portion of the door member 80. A member 92. The large winning opening / closing SOL51, which is a driving source, is attached to the right rear portion of the main body 60 as viewed from the front side so that the plunger 51a extends forward and operates along the front-rear direction. A first link member 91 is attached to the tip (front end) of the plunger 51a of the special prize opening / closing SOL51.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the first link member 91 is formed with a connecting portion 91a having a connecting hole 91b penetrating in a direction orthogonal to the extending direction of the plunger 51a at the end facing the connecting portion with the plunger 51a. Has been. The first link member 91 is attached to the plunger 51a in such a direction that the connecting portion 91a is positioned on the front side and the connecting hole 91b penetrates along the left-right direction. And it is guided by the main-body part 60, and slides back and forth with the back-and-forth movement of the plunger 51a. Thus, the second link member 92 is disposed in front of the first link member 91 disposed in the main body 60.

  The second link member 92 includes a second rotating shaft 93 that is pivotally supported by the main body 60, a connecting shaft 94 that is connected to the first link member 91, and a door operating portion 95 that is used to operate the door member 80. With. The second link member 92 is rotatably supported by a bearing portion formed in the main body portion 60 so that the second rotation shaft 93 extends in the left-right direction.

  The connecting shaft 94 is a columnar shaft portion formed so that the extending direction is parallel to the second rotation shaft 93, and in a state where the second rotation shaft 93 is pivotally supported by the main body portion 60, It is located above the second rotation shaft 93. The connecting shaft 94 is inserted into the connecting hole 91b of the first link member 91, whereby the first link member 91 and the second link member 92 are connected. Then, by operating the plunger 51 a of the prize winning opening / closing SOL 51 back and forth, the connecting shaft 94 is moved back and forth via the first link member 91, and the second link member 92 is centered on the second rotating shaft 93. It is designed to rotate. The connecting hole 91b is a long hole that is long in the vertical direction, and the second link member 92 that rotates about the second rotating shaft 93 is connected in the connecting hole 91b of the first link member 91 that operates in the front-rear direction. The shaft 94 can move up and down.

The door operation part 95 has a substantially C-shape formed so that the first extension part 96 and the second extension part 97 face each other with the space part 98 interposed therebetween, and the second rotation shaft 93 is In the state of being pivotally supported by the main body portion 60, the first extension portion 96, the space portion 98, and the second extension portion 97 are arranged in this order from the top and are positioned in front of the second rotation shaft 93. ing. Then, the door operating unit 95 located in front of the second rotation shaft 93 is driven by the special winning opening / closing SOL 51 so that the second link member 92 is rotated about the second rotation shaft 93. Is designed to work up and down. In addition, the tip of the first extending portion 96 is in contact with the passive portions (the first passive surface 84a, the second passive surface 85a, and the third passive surface 85b) of the door member 80 to operate the door member 80. The contact portion 9 6 a is formed, and the distal end of the second extension portion 97 forms a second contact portion 97 a that contacts the passive portion of the door member 80 to operate the door member 80. The first contact portion 96a and the second contact portion 97a have curved surfaces so that they can smoothly contact the passive portion. Further, on the side of the second extending portion 97, a locking portion 99 that projects as a part of the locking means 53 that locks the locked portion 87 formed on the door member 80 is projected. In this way, the locking means 53 is configured by the locking portion 99 formed on the second link member 92 and the locked portion 87 formed on the door member 80, thereby configuring the locking means 53. Since it is not necessary to increase the number of parts from the conventional mechanism, it can be realized at low cost.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the special variation winning device 50 having the above-described configuration, when the door member 80 closes the big winning opening 61, the plunger 51a of the big winning opening / closing SOL 51 extends most forward. In this state, the first link member 91 is located at the front end in the front-rear movement range. And the 2nd link member 92 connected with the 1st link member 91 will be in the state rotated most counterclockwise in the predetermined rotation range seeing from the right side surface, and the door operation part 95 is in the movement range. The state is in the lowest position. In this state, the first extending portion 96 of the door operating portion 95 is located between the first passive surface 84a and the second passive surface 85a formed in the link portion 83 of the door member 80. Further, the locking portion 99 formed on the second extending portion 97 of the door operating portion 95 has a locked portion 87 formed on the side protruding portion 86 whose front surface forms the link portion 83 of the door member 80. The rear portion of the locked portion 87 is locked in contact with the rear side surface, and the backward movement of the locked portion 87 is restricted. Accordingly, the door member 80 is restricted from rotating counterclockwise when viewed from the right side surface, that is, the door member 80 is restricted from rotating in the direction in which the special variable winning device 50 is opened. . Therefore, for example, even if a force is applied to the door member 80 from the outside in a direction to convert to the open state, the door member 80 does not open, and illegal actions can be prevented.

  From the state shown in FIG. 5, the special prize winning device 50 can be converted to the open state by operating the large winning opening / closing SOL 51 which is a driving source to retract the plunger 51a. When the prize winning opening / closing SOL51 is operated from the state shown in FIG. 5 to retract the plunger 51a, the first link member 91 moves rearward and is connected to the first link member 91 as shown in FIG. The link member 92 is rotated clockwise as viewed from the right side surface, and the door operation unit 95 is rotated upward. Then, the first contact portion 96 a of the first extension portion 96 of the door operation portion 95 contacts the first passive surface 84 a formed on the link portion 83 of the door member 80. Further, the locking portion 99 formed on the second extending portion 97 of the door operating portion 95 is overlapped with the locked portion 87 formed on the side protruding portion 86 forming the link portion 83 of the door member 80 in the front-rear direction. It moves to the position where it does not become, and restriction | limiting of the movement to the back of the to-be-latched part 87 is cancelled | released. Further, the second contact portion 97a of the second extending portion 97 contacts the third passive surface 85b.

  From the state shown in FIG. 6, when the prize winning opening / closing SOL 51 is further operated to retract the plunger 51 a, as shown in FIG. 7, the first contact portion 96 a of the first extension portion 96 of the door operation portion 95, The second contact portion 97a of the second extension portion 97 pushes up the first passive surface 84a and the third passive surface 85b formed on the link portion 83 of the door member 80 upward. Accordingly, the door member 80 rotates counterclockwise as viewed from the right side surface. Moreover, the latching | locking part 99 formed in the 2nd extension part 97 of the door operation | movement part 95 comes to enter into the clearance gap 88 between the to-be-latched part 87 and the 3rd passive surface 85b.

  From the state shown in FIG. 7, when the extra prize opening opening / closing SOL 51 is further operated to retract the plunger 51 a, the first abutting portion 96 a of the first extending portion 96 of the door operating portion 95 is moved as shown in FIG. 8. It leaves | separates from the 1st passive surface 84a formed in the link part 83 of the door member 80. FIG. Then, only the second contact portion 97 a of the second extension portion 97 of the door operation portion 95 pushes up the third passive surface 85 b formed on the link portion 83 of the door member 80. Accordingly, the door member 80 further rotates counterclockwise as viewed from the right side surface. At this time, the door portion 81 that occupies most of the weight of the door member 80 is positioned in front of the first rotation shaft 82, and the upper end of the door member 80 falls forward due to its own weight. It will turn like this.

  From the state shown in FIG. 8, when the special winning opening / closing SOL51 is further operated to retract the plunger 51a, as shown in FIG. 9, the door member 80 is tilted forward and the special winning opening 61 is opened. Become. In this state, the plunger 51a of the special prize opening / closing SOL 51 is in the most retracted state, and the first link member 91 is located at the rear end in the front and rear movement range. Then, the second link member 92 connected to the first link member 91 is in a state of being rotated most clockwise in a predetermined rotation range as viewed from the right side surface, and the door operation unit 95 is the most in the movement range. The state is in the upper position.

  When closing the special winning opening 61, the special winning opening opening / closing SOL51 is operated from the state shown in FIG. 9 to extend the plunger 51a. Accordingly, the first link member 91 moves forward, and the second link member 92 connected to the first link member 91 rotates counterclockwise as viewed from the right side surface. At this time, first, the first abutting portion 96a of the first extending portion 96 of the door operating portion 95 abuts on the second passive surface 85a formed on the link portion 83 of the door member 80, and is pushed downward. Accordingly, the door member 80 rotates clockwise as viewed from the right side surface. Further, when the plunger 51a is retracted, the rear end of the locking portion 99 and the front end of the locked portion 87 come into contact. The rear end of the latching portion 99 and the front end of the latched portion 87 are curved so that the latching portion 99 is guided to the gap portion 88, whereby the door member 80 is further viewed from the right side surface. Rotate clockwise. Thereafter, when the plunger 51a is in the most extended state, the door member 80 is in a closed state in which the special winning opening 61 is closed as shown in FIG. Further, the locking portion 99 formed on the second extending portion 97 of the door operating portion 95 locks the locked portion 87 formed on the side protruding portion 86 forming the link portion 83 of the door member 80. Thus, the rearward movement of the locked portion 87 is restricted.

  Next, the key link mechanism 160 will be described. As described above, the door member 80 is locked by the locking means 53 so as to maintain the closed state. However, for example, a trouble such as a ball clogging occurs in the special variation winning device 50, and the door member 80 A key link mechanism 160 is provided as means for releasing the locking by the locking means 53 when a situation occurs in which the 80 needs to be opened. As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the key link mechanism 160 includes a game board arrangement portion 161 arranged on the game board 1 and a front frame main body arrangement portion 162 arranged on the front frame main body 130. Has been.

  The game board disposing portion 161 is a portion arranged on the back surface of the game board main body from the side portion of the special variable winning device 50 to the side end of the game board 1, and includes a first cover member 163 and the first cover member. 163 and a first link bar 164 disposed inside. The first cover member 163 is a member having a U-shaped cross section perpendicular to the extending direction, and is attached to the back surface of the game board main body 1b so that the opening surface is the front side. Thus, the front opening surface is closed by the back surface of the game board main body 1b to form a rectangular cylindrical space, and the first link bar 164 is arranged in this space. Further, the first cover member 163 is a surface extending in the front-rear direction on the inner surface of the rectangular cylindrical space and facing the rear surface of the game board main body 1b. A shaft 163a is formed. The first link rod 164 is pivotally supported by the pivot shaft 163a.

  The first link rod 164 is a rod-shaped member, and a bearing portion 164a that is pivotally supported by the rotation shaft 163a of the first cover member 163 is formed at a substantially center. In addition, an abutting portion 164b that abuts on the second link member 92 is formed at the end portion arranged on the special fluctuation winning device 50 side, and the end portion arranged on the side end side of the game board 1 has a first portion. A connecting portion 164c for connecting to the two link rod 166 is formed.

  The contact portion 164b is disposed so as to be positioned below the second link member 92 through the through-hole 63 formed in the main body portion 60, and the first link rod 164 is centered on the rotation shaft 163a. By rotating in the clockwise direction when viewed from the front side, the lower portion of the second link member 92 can be abutted and pushed upward. Also, as shown in FIG. 12, the position where the contact portion 164b contacts is a position on the front side of the second rotation shaft 93, and the first link rod 164 moves the second link member 92 around the second time. It is pressed so as to rotate upward about the moving shaft 93. The operation direction of the second link member 92 by being pushed up by the first link bar 164 is the operation direction when the special variable prize apparatus 50 is converted to the open state. As described above, the first link bar 164 presses the second link member 92 in the direction in which the special variation winning device 50 is converted to the open state, so that it can be reliably operated without being subject to rattling of parts. It becomes.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the connection portion 164c has a connection hole 164d parallel to the extending direction of the bearing portion 164a. The rear of the connection portion 164c in which the connection hole 164d is formed is The cover member 163 is not covered with the cover member 163 and is exposed rearward. The game board 1 is attached from the front side of the front frame main body 130, and the connection hole 164d is exposed to the rear, so that the connection to the game board 1 is attached to the front frame main body 130. The connection shaft 166a of the second link rod 166 is inserted into the hole 164d from the rear. Further, the rear end of the connection hole 164d on the side where the connection shaft 166a of the second link rod 166 is inserted is formed so as to expand in a taper shape so that it can be easily connected to the connection shaft 166a. .

  The front frame main body disposing portion 162 is arranged adjacent to the frame locking device 131 provided on the front frame main body 130 so as to protrude into the opening for attaching the game board 1. It is arranged over the above-mentioned game board arrangement part 161 provided in the game board 1. The front frame main body disposing portion 162 includes a second cover member 165 and a second link rod 166 disposed inside the second cover member 165.

  The second cover member 165 is a member having a U-shaped cross-section perpendicular to the extending direction, and is attached along the side wall of the opening to which the game board 1 is attached so that the opening surface is the front side. It has become. Thereby, the opening surface on the front side is closed by the back surface of the game board main body 1b constituting the game board 1 attached to the opening to form a rectangular cylindrical space, and the second link bar 166 is formed in this space. It has come to be arranged. Further, the second cover member 165 has a notch-shaped opening 165a at the upper end portion of the right side surface when viewed from the front surface side adjacent to the lock 132 of the frame locking device 131. In addition, a notch-shaped opening 165b is also formed at the lower end portion of the left side when viewed from the front side adjacent to the game board arrangement portion 161. The second link bar 166 arranged inside the second cover member 165, the movable piece 134 of the lock 132, and the first link bar 164 are connected through the notched openings 165a and 165b. ing.

  The second link rod 166 is a rod-shaped member, and a connection shaft 166a for connecting to the first link rod 164 is formed at an end portion arranged on the game board arrangement portion 161 side, and on the frame locking device 131 side. A pressed portion 166 b that is pressed by the movable piece 134 of the lock 132 is formed at the arranged end. The second link bar 166 is arranged so that the extending direction is along the vertical direction, and is guided by a guide member (not shown) provided on the second cover member 165 so as to move along the vertical direction. ing. The second link bar 166 is arranged so that the connecting shaft 166a extends in the front-rear direction. By attaching the game board 1 to the opening of the front frame body 130, the game board 1 A connection shaft 166a is inserted from the rear into the connection hole 164d of the first link rod 164 disposed on the back surface of the first link rod 164.

  The pressed portion 166b is provided at a position adjacent to the lock 132, and the movable piece 134 is used to release the lock between the machine frame 110 and the front frame main body 130 and the front frame main body 130 and the clear member holding frame 140. It is a part pressed by. The movable piece 134 of the lock 132 is operated by inserting the key 135 into the keyhole 133 and turning, and is in a direction to unlock the front frame body 130 and the clear member holding frame 140. By rotating the key 135 counterclockwise when viewed from the front side, the pressed portion 166b is pushed downward.

  As described above, the key link mechanism 160 is separable into the game board disposing portion 161 and the front frame main body disposing portion 162, so that when the game board 1 is replaced, a part of the key link mechanism 160 is placed on the front surface. The frame main body 130 can be left, and a part of the key link mechanism 160 can be reused.

  From the above, the key link mechanism 160 is separable into the front frame main body arrangement portion 162 arranged on the front frame main body 130 and the game board arrangement portion 161 arranged on the game board 1. Become.

  In the state where the lock 132 is not operated by the key 135, the key link mechanism 160 configured as described above is configured so that the contact portion 164b of the first link rod 164 is the second link member as shown in FIGS. It is located below 92. In the state where the special variation winning device 50 is in the closed state, the second link member 92 is rotated most counterclockwise within a predetermined rotation range as viewed from the right side surface. Therefore, the front portion of the second link member 92 relative to the second rotation shaft 93 is in the lowermost position in the movement range, but the contact portion 164b is still in the second link member 92. The lower side is not in contact.

  From this state, in order to release the clear member holding frame 140 from the front frame main body 130, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the key 135 is inserted into the key hole 133 of the lock 132 and rotated counterclockwise. Then, the second link bar 166 is pushed downward by the movable piece 134 of the lock 132. Accordingly, the connection portion 164c connected to the second link rod 166 is pushed down, and the first link rod 164 rotates clockwise around the rotation shaft 163a as viewed from the front side, and the contact portion 164b. Moves upward and pushes up the second link member 92 upward. As a result, as shown in FIG. 6, the second link member 92 is rotated clockwise as viewed from the right side surface, and the door operation unit 95 is rotated upward. Then, the locking portion 99 formed on the second extending portion 97 of the door operating portion 95 overlaps with the locked portion 87 formed on the side protruding portion 86 forming the link portion 83 of the door member 80 in the front-rear direction. It moves to the position where it does not become, and the restriction | limiting of the movement to the back of the to-be-latched part 87 is canceled.

  Thus, in a state where the lock is released, the door member 80 can be opened by hand, and the problems and the like occurring in the special variation winning device 50 can be solved. Therefore, maintenance can be facilitated after preventing the act of opening the door member 80 illegally. That is, since the locking is released when the clear member holding frame 140 covering the front surface of the game area 1a is opened by a legitimate means, only a person (a store clerk) having the key 135 that can open the clear member holding frame 140 can open the door. The member 80 can be opened, and maintenance can be facilitated after the act of reliably opening the door member 80 is prevented.

  Note that the configurations of the key link mechanism 160 and the special variation winning device 50 are not limited to the above-described configurations. Further, although the special variable winning device 50 is shown as the winning device, the present invention may be applied to other variable winning devices (such as the normal variable winning device 7).

  From the above, the game board 1 having the game area 1a formed on the front face, the front frame body 130 holding the game board 1, and the front face of the front frame body 130 are rotatably attached. The clear member holding frame 140 including a clear member that is covered in a state visible from the front, and the front frame main body 130 are locked so that the clear member holding frame 140 cannot rotate in a state of covering the game area 1a. And a frame locking device 131. In the gaming machine 100 that plays a game by launching a game ball in the game area 1a, the game area 1a includes a winning device (special variable winning device 50) for winning the game ball. The apparatus includes a winning opening through which a game ball can flow (large winning opening 61), a door member 80 for opening and closing the winning opening, and a driving source (large winning opening opening / closing SOL51) for driving the door member 80. , The drive source is the door By driving 80, the door member 80 closes the winning opening and disables the inflow of gaming balls, and the door member 80 opens the winning opening and allows the inflow of gaming balls; The door member 80 is locked in the closed state to disable the conversion to the open state, and the door member 80 is unlocked by operating the drive source from the closed state. The locking means 53 that enables conversion to the open state is provided, and the locking by the locking means 53 is released in conjunction with the unlocking operation of the clear member holding frame 140 with respect to the front frame main body 130 in the frame locking device 131. The key link mechanism 160 is provided.

  Further, the door member 80 is rotated about a first rotation shaft 82 that is parallel and horizontal to the game board 1, and the winning device (special variation winning device 50) is connected to the first rotation shaft 82. A link mechanism 90 that includes a link member (second link member 92) that rotates about the two rotation shafts 93 and transmits the driving force of the driving source (large winning opening / closing SOL51) to the door member 80 is provided. When the door member 80 is driven via the link mechanism 90, the door member 80 closes the winning opening (large winning opening 61) and disables the inflow of game balls, and the door member 80 has a winning opening. The locking means 53 is formed into a locking portion 99 formed on the link member and a locked portion 87 formed on the door member 80. In the closed state, the locking means 53 is locked by the locking portion 99. 87 is locked to disable the conversion to the open state, and the link member is operated from the closed state by the drive source so that the locked portion 87 is unlocked and the conversion to the open state is enabled. It becomes that.

  In addition, the key link mechanism 160 releases the locking by the locking means 53 by pressing the link member (second link member 92) in the conversion direction to the open state.

  As a modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, the special variation winning device 50 may be converted to an open state only by operating the key 135. In the case of such a configuration, the rotation range of the key 135 (movable piece 134) in the lock 132 is increased, and the operation range of the key link mechanism 160 is increased. In the lock 132 of the frame locking device 131, when the key 135 is rotated from the initial position by a predetermined first rotation angle, the locking of the clear member holding frame 140 with respect to the front frame body 130 is released, and further, It can be turned to a predetermined second turning angle larger than the first turning angle.

  Further, in the key link mechanism 160, when the key 135 is rotated by the first rotation angle, the first position where the second link member 92 is unlocked by the locking means 53 as shown in FIG. Configure to move. Furthermore, in the key link mechanism 160, when the key 135 is rotated to the second rotation angle, the special link winning device 50 is in the open state as shown in FIG. The door member 80 is opened by being moved to the second position. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to open the door member 80 only by operation of the key 135, and the convenience improves.

  From the above, the key link mechanism 160 locks the link member (second link member 92) in conjunction with the progress of the unlocking operation of the clear member holding frame 140 with respect to the front frame body 130 in the frame locking device 131. While moving to the 1st position where the latching by the means 53 is cancelled | released, the link member is moved to the 2nd position in an open state from the 1st position, and the door member 80 was opened.

  The gaming machine 100 as described above is attached to a gaming board 1 having a gaming area 1a formed on the front surface, a front frame body 130 holding the gaming board 1, and a front surface of the front frame body 130 so as to be rotatable. With respect to the clear member holding frame 140 including a clear member that covers the game area 1a so as to be visible from the front, and the front frame main body 130, the clear member holding frame 140 cannot rotate when the game area 1a is covered. And a frame locking device 131 that locks the game in such a manner as to play a game by launching a game ball into the game area 1a. ), And the winning device includes a winning opening (large winning opening 61) through which game balls can flow, a door member 80 for opening and closing the winning opening, and a driving source for driving the door member 80 (large winning opening opening / closing SOL51). And a drive source By driving the door member 80, the door member 80 closes the winning opening and disables the inflow of gaming balls, and the door member 80 opens the winning opening and allows the inflow of gaming balls. The door member 80 is locked in the closed state to disable the conversion to the open state, and the door member 80 is unlocked by operating the drive source from the closed state. Locking means 53 that enables conversion to the open state, and interlocking with the unlocking operation of the clear member holding frame 140 with respect to the front frame main body 130 in the frame locking device 131, the locking by the locking means 53. The key link mechanism 160 which cancels | releases is provided.

  Therefore, since the locking means 53 locks the door member 80 in the closed state to make it impossible to convert the door member 80 to the open state, a force is applied to the door member 80 in the direction to open the door member 80 from the outside. The door member 80 does not open even if it is done, and illegal acts can be prevented. In addition, since the key locking mechanism 160 that releases the locking by the locking means 53 is provided in conjunction with the unlocking operation of the clear member holding frame 140 with respect to the front frame body 130 in the frame locking device 131, the door member 80 is illegally operated. Maintenance can be facilitated while preventing the act of opening the door. For example, when a ball clogging or the like occurs in the winning device and the door member 80 has to be opened, the clear member holding frame 140 that covers the front surface of the game area 1a is opened by a valid means. Since the lock is released, only a person (a store clerk) having the key 135 that can open the clear member holding frame 140 can open the door member 80, and the maintenance is performed after preventing the door member 80 from being illegally opened. Can be made easier.

  Further, the door member 80 is rotated about a first rotation shaft 82 that is parallel and horizontal to the game board 1, and the winning device (special variation winning device 50) is connected to the first rotation shaft 82. A link mechanism 90 that includes a link member (second link member 92) that rotates about the two rotation shafts 93 and transmits the driving force of the driving source (large winning opening / closing SOL51) to the door member 80 is provided. When the door member 80 is driven via the link mechanism 90, the door member 80 closes the winning opening (large winning opening 61) and disables the inflow of game balls, and the door member 80 has a winning opening. The locking means 53 is formed into a locking portion 99 formed on the link member and a locked portion 87 formed on the door member 80. In the closed state, the locking means 53 is locked by the locking portion 99. 87 is locked to disable the conversion to the open state, and the link member is operated from the closed state by the drive source so that the locked portion 87 is unlocked and the conversion to the open state is enabled. I have to.

  Therefore, since the latching means 53 which consists of the latching | locking part 99 which formed the latching means 53 in the link member, and the to-be-latched part 87 formed in the door member 80 is provided, it is a door member with respect to the door member 80 from the exterior. Even if a force is applied in a direction in which 80 is illegally opened, the door member 80 does not open, and illegal acts can be prevented. Further, since the locking means 53 is constituted by the locking portion 99 formed on the link member and the locked portion 87 formed on the door member 80, the number of parts is reduced from the conventional mechanism in order to configure the locking means 53. Since it is not necessary to increase, it is realizable at low cost.

  Further, the key link mechanism 160 can be separated into a front frame main body arrangement portion 162 arranged on the front frame main body 130 and a game board arrangement portion 161 arranged on the game board 1.

  Therefore, the key link mechanism 160 can be separated into the front frame main body disposing portion 162 disposed on the front frame main body 130 and the game board disposing portion 161 disposed on the game board 1. When exchanging the keys, a part of the key link mechanism 160 can be left on the frame side, and a part of the key link mechanism 160 can be reused.

  Further, the key link mechanism 160 releases the locking by the locking means 53 by pressing the link member (second link member 92) in the conversion direction to the open state.

  Therefore, the key link mechanism 160 releases the locking by the locking means by pressing the link member in the conversion direction to the open state, and thus can be reliably operated without being subject to rattling of the parts.

  Further, the key link mechanism 160 causes the link member (second link member 92) to be locked by the locking means 53 in conjunction with the progress of the unlocking operation of the clear member holding frame 140 with respect to the front frame body 130 in the frame locking device 131. While moving to the 1st position where latching is cancelled | released, the link member is moved to the 2nd position in an open state from the 1st position, and the door member 80 is opened.

  Accordingly, the key link mechanism 160 releases the locking of the link member by the locking means 53 in conjunction with the progress of the unlocking operation of the clear member holding frame 140 with respect to the front frame body 130 in the frame locking device 131. Since the door member 80 is opened by moving the link member from the first position to the second position in the open state from the first position, the winning device can be opened only by operating the key 135, which is convenient. improves.

  Note that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine as shown in the above-described embodiment as a gaming machine, for example, other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming machines, etc. It can be applied to all gaming machines that use this game ball.

  In addition, it should be considered that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine showing a configuration of an embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is the perspective view seen from the front side of the special variation winning device and the key link mechanism. It is the disassembled perspective view seen from the front side of the special fluctuation winning device and the key link mechanism. It is the disassembled perspective view seen from the front side of the key link mechanism. It is a side view for demonstrating operation | movement of a door member, a link mechanism, and a special winning opening / closing SOL, and is a figure which shows a closed state. It is a side view for demonstrating operation | movement of a door member, a link mechanism, and a special winning opening and closing SOL. It is a side view for demonstrating operation | movement of a door member, a link mechanism, and a special winning opening and closing SOL. It is a side view for demonstrating operation | movement of a door member, a link mechanism, and a special winning opening and closing SOL. It is a side view for demonstrating operation | movement of a door member, a link mechanism, and a special prize opening opening / closing SOL, Comprising: It is a figure which shows an open state. It is a side view for demonstrating operation | movement of a door member, a link mechanism, special winning opening opening / closing SOL, and a key link mechanism, Comprising: It is a figure which shows the state which is not operating the key link mechanism. It is the perspective view seen from the back for demonstrating operation | movement of a door member, a link mechanism, special prize opening opening / closing SOL, and a key link mechanism, Comprising: It is a figure which shows the state which is not operating the key link mechanism. It is a side view for demonstrating operation | movement of a door member, a link mechanism, special winning opening opening / closing SOL, and a key link mechanism, Comprising: It is a figure which shows the state which operated the key link mechanism. It is the perspective view seen from back for demonstrating operation | movement of a door member, a link mechanism, special winning opening opening / closing SOL, and a key link mechanism, Comprising: It is a figure which shows the state which operated the key link mechanism.

Explanation of symbols

1 gaming board 1a gaming area 50 special variable winning device (winning device)
51 Opening and closing SOL (drive source)
53 Locking means 61 Grand prize opening (winning area)
80 Door member 82 First rotation shaft 87 Locked portion 90 Link mechanism 92 Second link member (link member)
93 Second rotating shaft 99 Locking portion 100 Game machine 130 Front frame main body 131 Frame locking device 135 Key 140 Clear member holding frame 160 Key link mechanism 161 Game board arrangement portion 162 Front frame main body arrangement portion

Claims (5)

A game board with a game area formed on the front,
A front frame body for holding the game board;
A clear member holding frame provided with a clear member rotatably attached to the front surface of the front frame body and covering the game area in a state visible from the front;
A frame locking device that locks the front frame main body so that the clear member holding frame is not rotatable in a state of covering the game area;
With
In a gaming machine that plays a game by launching a game ball in the game area,
The game area includes a winning device for winning game balls,
The winning device is
A winning opening through which game balls can flow,
A door member for opening and closing the winning opening;
A drive source for driving the door member,
When the drive source drives the door member, the door member closes the winning opening and disables the inflow of game balls, and the door member opens the winning opening and To be converted into an open state that allows inflow,
The door member is locked in the closed state to disable the conversion to the open state, and the door is unlocked by operating the drive source from the closed state to the open state. Rutotomoni comprising a locking means to enable the transformation, the key link mechanism for releasing the engagement of the locking means,
When the said frame locking device rotates in one direction by inserting the key into the keyhole, and the releasing operation of the locking of the clear member holding frame with respect to the front frame body, release of the locking of the locking means according to the key linkage A gaming machine characterized in that the actions are performed together . The door member is rotated about a first rotation axis that is parallel and horizontal to the game board,
The winning device includes a link mechanism that includes a link member that rotates around a second rotation axis that is parallel to the first rotation axis and that transmits a driving force of the drive source to the door member;
When the drive source drives the door member via the link mechanism, the door member closes the winning opening and disables the inflow of game balls, and the door member opens the winning opening. It is opened and converted into an open state that allows inflow of game balls,
The locking means comprises a locking portion formed on the link member and a locked portion formed on the door member,
In the closed state, the locking means locks the locked portion so that the locked portion cannot be converted to the open state, and the link member is operated by the driving source from the closed state. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the locked portion is unlocked to enable conversion to the open state.   The said key link mechanism is separable into the front frame main body arrangement | positioning part distribute | arranged to the said front frame main body, and the game board arrangement | positioning part distribute | arranged to the said game board, It is characterized by the above-mentioned. The gaming machine described.   The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the key link mechanism releases the locking by the locking means by pressing the link member in the conversion direction to the open state. The key link mechanism is interlocked with the progress of the unlocking operation of the clear member holding frame with respect to the front frame body in the frame locking device,
The link member is moved to a first position where the locking by the locking means is released, and the link member is moved from the first position to a second position in the open state to open the door member. The gaming machine according to claim 4.

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