JP4884112B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine having a winning device.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, game machines called so-called seven machines are widely used as game machines using game balls. Conventionally, in gaming machines such as this Seven machine, in the game area of the game board, there are effect members such as a rotating drum and a display screen (for example, LCD; Liquid Crystal Display) and decorations such as LED (Light Emitting Diode). A center accessory having members is provided from the center to the upper part of the game area.

  The center object is a combination of production members such as LCD screens, drums, and belt-type screens, and decorative members such as LEDs, and variably displays predetermined symbols on the display screen (update display and scroll display). Etc.) By this variable display, for example, a predetermined symbol or the like is changed, and the content or the like of the symbol change display game is displayed. The display screen in the center role plays an important role in the component parts of the gaming machine as it invites the player's inspiration in recent gaming machines and enhances the interest of the gaming machine.

  In recent years, in order to further enhance the display effect of the symbol variation game and enhance the player's inspiration and the interest of the gaming machine, the decoration members of the gaming machine and the production device / effecting member have been increased in size, and the gaming area on the game board The proportion of the total is increasing.

  In addition to the center role, the game machine includes a start winning device that starts a symbol variation game when winning, a variable winning device that operates when a player wins a jackpot as a result of the game, etc. It is configured with.

  This variable prize winning device has been limited in its arrangement area in the past, and in order to enhance the production effect, the arrangement area of the center bonus etc. is often the center of the game area, etc. In many cases, it was placed directly under the center.

  In addition, if the gaming machine itself is enlarged in order to increase the size of the production device / production member, the production device / production device will be greatly increased due to a significant change in the design of the game machine and a significant change in the location of the game machine. It is necessary to prevent the gaming machine itself from becoming large even if it is made larger.

  Accordingly, as described above, the decoration members and the production devices / production members of the gaming machine are enlarged, and the arrangement area of the whole center game is inevitably widened. It is necessary to save space, reduce the size, etc., for the arrangement method, the configuration and the structure of the start winning device and the variable winning device arranged in the above. However, the space saving and downsizing of the start winning device and the variable winning device are accompanied by various problems in the arrangement area or structure.

  For example, in order to save the space between the display screen / center accessory and the variable winning device, when the vertical width of the opening / closing door as the opening / closing member of the variable winning device is reduced, there are the following problems. That is, the opening / closing member of the variable winning device is housed in the inner area of the opening formed in the mounting substrate that joins the variable winning device and the game board, and protrudes from the opening during opening to play the game. It is configured to accept game balls flowing down the area. Further, a front glass is disposed in front of the game board (between the game board and the player), and the opening / closing member opens and closes between the game board and the front glass. Therefore, if the vertical width of the opening / closing member is reduced to a certain width or less (for example, less than the diameter of the game ball), a gap is generated between the front end glass of the opening / closing member and the front glass, and the flowing game ball stays. As a result, the opening / closing member may not be closed.

  Further, if the peripheral portion of the mounting substrate is simply thinned, the strength of the mounting substrate is insufficient due to the thinning. Further, when the opening / closing member is opened, the edge of the variable winning device mounting hole formed in the game board is exposed from the variable winning device, which may impair the beauty.

  For these problems, a cover is provided so as to cover the front of the gaming board of the gaming machine and the opening / closing member of the variable winning device, and the space between the cover and the variable winning device is provided so that the game ball can pass through, There has been proposed a variable prize winning device for a gaming machine provided with a moving part for guiding a game ball falling from above to the upper surface of the opening and closing member inside the upper edge portion of the cover located above the upper end of the opened opening and closing member ( For example, Patent Document 1). Thereby, even if the vertical width of the opening / closing member is reduced, the game ball does not stay, and the variable winning device can be reduced in size by the reduction of the opening / closing member.

  Further, consideration is given to preventing the game ball from staying by reducing the vertical width of the opening / closing member.

JP-A-8-206295

  However, according to Patent Document 1, in order to reduce the vertical width of the opening / closing member of the variable winning device, a cover is provided so as to cover the front of the gaming board of the gaming machine and the opening / closing member of the variable winning device. For this reason, there is a risk of losing aesthetics. In addition, while the cover is formed between the front glass of the gaming machine and the game board, the cover must be configured so as not to retain the game ball between the front glass and the conventional gaming machine. In addition, the process has to go through a process that was not in the manufacturing process, and even if a slight error occurs, a gap is generated, which requires a very precise work, and the manufacturing process is complicated. Problem arises. Furthermore, it is necessary to newly create the cover suitable for the variable winning device, resulting in an increase in the number of parts in the gaming machine.

  Further, in order to reduce the vertical width of the variable winning device, a configuration in which the peripheral edge portion of the mounting substrate for mounting the variable winning device to the mounting hole is made thin is conceivable. However, according to this configuration, when the opening / closing member is driven to open, the edge of the mounting hole of the variable winning device is exposed from the variable winning device, and the aesthetic appearance is impaired, and the strength of the mounting substrate may be impaired. Furthermore, in order to solve the problem of deteriorating the aesthetics and strength, if an attempt is made to solve the problem of exposure by forming a wider mounting hole of the mounting board, a processing error of the mounting hole and a manufacturing error of the mounting board may occur. In this case, the error causes a gap. Therefore, in order to solve this problem, a very precise work is required, which causes a problem that the manufacturing process becomes complicated, and a problem that yield decreases.

  Also, from a completely different viewpoint, the installation area of the variable prize device etc. itself can be changed to an area different from the conventional one, for example, a vacant area in the game area, thereby responding to an increase in the size of the stage devices / stage members, etc. It is also possible to do. However, in this case, the gauge configuration in the game area is significantly changed. Furthermore, there is a risk that changing the gauge configuration will detract from the inspiration of the game by the gaming machine.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and without increasing the size of the gaming machine and reducing the influence on the gauge configuration as much as possible, expanding the space of the gaming area, the space Can be used as a space for other purposes, and it is possible to prevent a situation in which the opening and closing member cannot be closed due to the game ball staying in the gap between the tip of the opening and closing member and the front glass of the gaming machine. and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine having a Do fluctuation winning equipment.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention according to claim 1 is characterized in that a display means for displaying a symbol variation game located substantially in the center of the game area defined on the game board, and the display means in the game area. The first state advantageous to the player and the disadvantageous to the player with the occurrence of the specific gaming state based on establishment of the predetermined condition are attached to the attachment hole formed above or below the attachment board. A start-up winning device that forms a start-up condition for a game provided in a parallel arrangement direction of the display means and the variable-winning device and above or below the display means. And the mounting board is provided with an opening capable of receiving a game ball flowing down the gaming area, and the upper front edge of the mounting board is formed on the gaming board. Facing forward and downward An inclined portion having a shape inclined Te, the inclined portion is of the form below and a plane upper and part abutment portion abutting after the opening and closing member, the boundary between said inclined portion and the contact portion stage The contact portion is formed so as to be in a position retracted from the lower end of the inclined portion toward the board surface of the game board by a distance substantially equal to the thickness of the tip of the opening / closing member. A rotating shaft is provided in the vicinity of the lower edge, and the variable prize device rotates in the front-rear direction around the rotating shaft to open and close the opening, and in the closed state, the front upper end is the inclined portion. And an opening / closing member formed so as to be substantially one curved surface, and when the variable winning device is in the first state, the opening is opened by the opening / closing member, and the variable winning device is In the second state, the opening is closed by the opening and closing member. By the closing member when said opening is closed, uppermost end of the contact surface upper end after the opening and closing member to a portion of the front upper edge of the mounting substrate is brought, and the closing member, the game It is located above the upper edge part of the attachment hole of the variable prize apparatus formed in the board, It is characterized by the above-mentioned.

Variation winning equipment in the gaming machine according to claim 1 according to the present invention, when the opening and closing member for opening and closing the opening portion is closed the opening, the mounting substrate for mounting the variation winning device in the mounting hole The front upper edge portion and the rear upper end portion of the opening / closing member are configured to partially contact each other.

  As a result, compared to the conventional variable winning device in the game board, the front upper edge of the mounting board for mounting the variable winning device to the mounting hole and the rear upper end of the opening / closing member are in contact with each other. Space saving of the arrangement | positioning area | region which a board | substrate and a variable prize apparatus occupy is achieved, and the vacant space can be used for another use. For example, the display screen can be enlarged.

  In addition, the vertical width of the opening / closing member that receives the game ball is reduced by partially contacting the upper edge portion of the front surface of the mounting board for attaching the variable winning device to the mounting hole and the upper end portion of the back surface of the opening / closing member. Since space saving is achieved at least, it is possible to solve the problem that a game ball stays between the opening / closing member and the front glass. Furthermore, with this configuration, it is not necessary to significantly change the manufacturing process of the conventional gaming machine, and it is not necessary to go through complicated manufacturing processes. In addition, it is not necessary to create a new part, and there is no problem of an increase in the number of parts constituting the gaming machine.

  In addition, the upper edge portion of the front surface of the mounting board of the variable winning device and the upper end portion of the back surface of the opening / closing member are partially brought into contact with each other to save space without reducing the peripheral edge portion of the mounting board. Therefore, when the open / close member is driven to open, the edge of the mounting hole of the variable winning device is exposed from the variable winning device to prevent the appearance from being impaired, and the strength of the mounting substrate is not impaired.

Closing member variation winning device in the gaming machine according to claim 1 according to the present invention is formed as the front upper portion is a curved surface. Therefore, even when a game ball flowing down to the upper end of the opening / closing member hits when the opening / closing member is closed, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the opening is opened due to the impact, and the variable winning device at an unintended timing Thus, the game ball will not win the game, and there is no possibility that the game machine will be hindered.

The gaming machine according to claim 1 according to the present invention includes an inclined portion having a shape that is inclined forward and downward on the board surface of the game board at an upper front edge portion of the attachment board for attaching the variable prize device to the attachment hole. The boundary between the upper end portion of the back surface of the opening / closing member and the abutting portion is a stepped portion. Furthermore, the contact part is formed so as to be located behind the lower end of the inclined part.

  As a result, the game ball that has flowed down does not hit the upper end of the rear surface of the opening / closing member that is in contact with the upper edge of the front surface of the mounting substrate, and the game ball that has flowed down has hit the upper end of the rear surface of the opening / closing member. Since the opening is opened by the impact, the game ball does not win the variable winning device at an unintended timing, and there is no possibility that the game in the gaming machine will be hindered.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the abutting portion on the mounting board of the variable prize winning device of the gaming machine is a board surface direction of the gaming board by a distance substantially equal to the thickness of the tip of the opening / closing member from the lower end of the inclined portion of the mounting board. It is formed at a position retracted. Therefore, when the opening / closing member is closed, the tip end portion of the opening / closing member is accommodated below the inclined portion and the step portion of the mounting substrate, so that the game ball flowing down to the upper end portion of the opening / closing member when the opening / closing member is closed Even if it hits, it can prevent the situation where the opening is opened due to the impact, and the game ball will not win the variable winning device at an unintended timing, which will hinder the game in the gaming machine. No fear.

  Further, the front end portion of the opening / closing member is accommodated below the inclined portion and the step portion of the mounting substrate, so that the rear surface front end portion of the opening / closing member contacts the contact portion, and is defined by the contact portion and the step portion. Since it is housed in the storage space, it is difficult to illegally open the variable prize winning device, for example, by hooking a wire or other instrument to the rear end of the rear door to open the open / close door, and to prevent fraud Yes.

The front upper end portion of the opening / closing member of the variable prize apparatus for gaming machines according to claim 1 according to the present invention is formed to be substantially one curved surface with the inclined portion of the mounting substrate in the closed state of the opening / closing member . . Therefore, when the opening / closing member is closed, the front upper end portion of the opening / closing member and the lower end of the inclined portion form a substantially continuous inclined surface, so that the game ball flowing down to the upper end portion of the opening / closing member when the opening / closing member is closed Even if the game hits, it can prevent the opening from being opened due to the impact, and the game ball does not win the variable winning device at an unintended timing, which hinders the game in the gaming machine. There is no risk of tampering.

In the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention, when the opening / closing member of the variable winning device closes the opening of the mounting substrate, the uppermost end of the opening / closing member is the variable winning formed on the gaming board. It is configured to be positioned above the upper edge of the mounting hole of the device.

  As a result, compared to the conventional variable prize device in the game board, the upper end of the opening / closing member is located above the upper edge of the mounting hole of the variable prize device, so that the arrangement area occupied by the variable prize device is saved. Space is achieved, and the free space can be used for other purposes. For example, the display screen can be enlarged.

  In addition, since the upper end of the opening / closing member is positioned above the upper edge of the mounting hole of the variable winning device, the space can be saved without reducing the vertical width of the opening / closing member that receives the game ball. It is possible to solve the problem that the game ball stays between the member and the front glass. Furthermore, with this configuration, it is not necessary to significantly change the manufacturing process of the conventional gaming machine, and it is not necessary to go through complicated manufacturing processes. In addition, it is not necessary to create a new part, and there is no problem of an increase in the number of parts constituting the gaming machine.

  Hereinafter, as an example of an embodiment of the present invention, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “pachinko machine”) will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the following description, “front” refers to the surface of the game board in the pachinko machine where the game nails are formed and the surface of the glass frame covering the surface (hereinafter “glass surface”). In the direction orthogonal to the board surface of the game board and from the board surface of the game board to the glass surface. “Back” is a direction opposite to the “front”. Similarly, the “front surface” refers to the “front” surface, and the “rear surface” refers to the “rear” surface. “Up”, “Down”, “Left”, and “Right” are “up” and “down” as viewed from the player when the player is “front” with respect to the pachinko machine 1. , “Left”, “Right”.

[overall structure]
FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a pachinko machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The pachinko machine 1 is attached to a gaming machine installation base (not shown) (for example, a base for installing a pachinko machine in a game hall such as a pachinko shop) by a vertical rectangular outer frame 10 on the back surface. Further, the outer frame 10 is provided with a hinge 11 on the left side of the front surface, and a vertical rectangular inner frame 12 having an opening and set with various game components can be opened and closed in the hinge 11. It is assembled. Further, on the front side of the middle frame 12, there is a front frame 13 provided with a glass frame for protecting the game board 20 disposed inside the pachinko machine, and an upper part for storing a game ball by the player. Both the ball trays 14 are assembled so as to be openable and closable in a laterally open state. The member that protects the game board from seeing is not limited to the glass frame, but may be an acrylic plate.

  In addition, the front side of the front frame 13 and the game board 20 are turned on (flashing) or turned off according to various game states of the pachinko machine 1 (design fluctuation, big hit state, reach state, etc.), and light emitting decorations are made. A decorative lamp 15 for performing a game effect (light emission effect) based thereon is provided. The decorative lamp 15 includes a light emitter such as an LED, and is configured by covering the light emitter with a lens member. The upper ball tray 14 is provided with a speaker 17 that outputs various sounds (sound effects) and performs a game effect (sound effect) based on the sound output. A lower ball tray 16 and a launching device 18 are attached to the lower part of the middle frame 12.

  Further, speakers 17 are provided on both sides of the upper ball tray 14 to output various sounds (sound effects, etc.) according to the state of the game and to perform a game effect (sound effect) based on the sound output. Further, a lower ball tray 16 and a launching device 18 are attached to the lower part of the middle frame 12.

  Both the upper ball tray 14 and the lower ball tray 16 are for the player to store game balls. However, the upper ball tray 14 is lent out when a ball rental button (not shown) is pressed. The game balls and the game balls that have been awarded (paid out) are stored, and the game balls stored here are launched from the launching device 18. On the other hand, the lower ball tray 16 guides and stores the game balls stored in the upper ball tray 14. Normally, the lower ball tray 16 has a lower ball tray 16 when the game balls cannot enter the upper ball tray 14. Guide and store excess game balls. The lower ball tray 16 may be configured to automatically induce an excessive number of game balls when the upper ball tray 14 does not fit in the game balls. It may be configured to temporarily stop the launch of the game ball when it has run out.

[Composition of game board]
FIG. 2 is a schematic front view of the game board 20 of the pachinko machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 provided in the pachinko machine 1 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape.
An outer guide rail 21a and an inner guide rail 21b are erected on the front side of the game board 20, and the board surface of the game board 20 has a substantially circular shape surrounded by the outer guide rail 21a and the inner guide rail 21b. A game area T is formed. Further, on the left side of the game board 20, a game ball guide path 22 formed by the outside of the inner guide rail 21b and the inside of the outer guide rail 21a is formed. The game ball guiding path 22 guides the game ball launched from the launching device 18 to the game area T.

  In the game area T, various game members such as decorative members and effect members are arranged. For example, there are a plurality of game nails, windmills 24 and the like that form a gauge configuration for changing the flow direction of game balls launched into the game area. The center accessory 25 is disposed. The center accessory 25 is provided with a variable display device 23 that displays a symbol change game (game effect (display effect)) by changing a plurality of types of symbols. The center accessory 25 and the variable display device 23 constitute “display means” in the present invention. Further, the center accessory 25 is provided with a decorative lamp for performing a game effect (light emission effect) by emitting light.

  Further, on the lower left side and the lower right side of the game area T in the game board 20, general winning ports 26c and 26d as game members are arranged. The general winning ports 26c and 26d are installed on the game board 20 by the mounting boards 26e and 26f. In addition, side lamps 26g and 26h are similarly installed by mounting boards 26e and 26f in the vicinity of the left and right general winning openings 26c and 26d. The side lamps 26g and 26h perform a game effect (light emission effect) based on light emission.

  A start winning device 27 is disposed below the center accessory 25 located substantially in the center of the game board 20. The start winning device 27 is provided with opening and closing blades 27a and 27b that open and close by an actuator (not shown). Further, a variable winning device 28 is arranged further below the start winning device 27.

  Further, an out port 29 is provided at the lowermost part of the game area T in the game board 20. The out port 29 is provided for collecting the game ball that has flowed down to the center of the lowermost part of the game area T, sending it to the inside of the pachinko machine 1 and discharging it out of the machine without winning any of the winning devices. Is.

  These game members include those that are driven like game nails, and those that are attached to the game board 20 by forming a mounting hole with a router or the like, such as the center accessory 25. As shown in FIG. 2, in this embodiment, what is attached to the mounting hole of the game board 20 includes a center accessory 25, a start winning device 27, a variable winning device 28, and an out port 29. They are arranged on the substantially vertical line passing through the approximate center of T with a space therebetween.

[Configuration of each winning device]
Next, each winning device according to the present embodiment will be described.

(General winning award)
The general winning openings 26c and 26d are formed with openings (not shown) through which game balls can be won. The opening is opened substantially upward and has a width that allows at least one gaming ball to pass therethrough. The game balls won from the openings of the general winning devices 26c or 26d are collected through a game ball passing gate (not shown) formed from the bottom to the rear of the openings. The collected game balls are detected by a game ball detection sensor (not shown) arranged further rearward of the game ball passage gate. When the game ball detection sensor detects the game ball in this manner, a winning state is entered, and for example, ten game balls are paid out to the upper ball tray 14 as a prize ball for each (one) winning.

(Start-up winning device)
The start winning device 27 is provided with opening and closing blades 27a and 27b that open and close by an actuator (not shown). The opening and closing blades 27a and 27b are normally positioned so as to face each other. When the opening and closing blades 27a and 27b are at the positions, the interval between the opening and closing blades 27a and 27b allows at least one game ball to pass. It is formed as follows.

  The lower ends of the open / close blades 27a and 27b are pivotally supported by a mounting plate for attaching the start winning device 27 to the game board. Under predetermined conditions, the open / close blade 27a is rotated leftward by the actuator. At the same time, the opening / closing blade 27b is rotated rightward by the actuator. That is, the interval between the open / close blades 27a and 27b is increased. Further, a game ball passage gate (not shown) formed rearward from the lower end between the open / close blades 27a and 27b is formed.

  Further, when the game ball passes between the opening / closing blades 27a and 27b in the start winning device 27 and wins the start winning device, the game ball is collected inside the pachinko machine 1 through the game ball passing gate. The collected game balls are detected by a starter sensor (not shown) arranged further rearward of the game ball passage gate. When the starter sensor detects the game ball in this manner, a winning state is entered, and a start condition for the symbol combination game is given.

  Here, an outline of the symbol variation game will be described. For example, three symbols are displayed side by side on the variable display device 23. Each of these symbols is composed of ten types of numeric symbols “0” to “9”. When the variable display device 23 is not in the winning state, the symbol is displayed in a state where the symbol is stopped for each symbol. Further, when the starter sensor detects a game ball, the symbols are scrolled up and down to display a variation. The special symbol variation display corresponds to the “design variation game” of the present invention. The symbols displayed on the variable display device 23 are not limited to numbers, and may be alphabets, symbols, character symbols, or the like.

  In addition, the variable display device 23 is displayed in a state where the predetermined display is stopped after the predetermined time has elapsed since the variable display, that is, the display is scrolled. For example, the display is performed so that the scrolling stops in the order of the symbol displayed on the left side of the variable display device 23, the symbol displayed on the right side, and the symbol displayed on the center.

  Here, the player can select any one of a specific gaming state (a big hit state), a reach state, or a lost state from a combination of the left, right, and center symbols displayed on the variable display device 23 in a stopped state. The state can be recognized. For example, when all the symbols in the left, right, and center columns displayed in a stopped state display the same symbol, a special gaming state is entered, and the variable prize winning device 28 described later gives the player It becomes an advantageous state and the game ball can be won. When the same symbol is displayed in a state where any two of the left, right and center symbols are stopped, the reach state can be recognized from the combination of the symbols. In addition, when all the symbols in the left, right, and center symbols are stopped, if the symbols in all the symbols are not the same, the lost state can be recognized. The special game state will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Variation winning equipment)
Next, the variable winning device 28 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the variable winning device 28 of the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 3, the variable winning device 28 includes an attachment board 28 a for attaching the variable winning device 28 to the game board 20 in the front. The mounting board 28a is fixed to the box frame 30 forming the apparatus main body on the rear surface with screws or the like, and is fixed to the front surface of the game board 20 through four through holes formed at the corners. In addition, an opening 28b formed to face a game ball winning opening of the box frame 30 described below is provided in the center of the front surface of the mounting substrate 28a. The opening 28b is formed to have a height that allows at least one game ball to pass therethrough. In the present embodiment, the opening has a horizontally long rectangular shape.

  In addition, LED board accommodating portions 28c are provided at both left and right ends of the back surface of the opening 28b of the mounting substrate 28a, and the LED substrate 28d is accommodated inside the LED substrate accommodating portion 28c. On the front surface of the LED board housing portion 28c, a translucent LED front cover 28e is provided in mounting holes formed in the mounting board 28a on the left and right sides of the opening 28b. In addition, an LED back cover 28f is provided on the rear surface of the LED substrate housing portion 28c. This LED board is provided with LED, and performs the game effect (light emission effect) of the game board 20 based on light emission.

  The box frame 30 is provided with a game ball winning opening in the center of the front surface. This game ball winning opening has substantially the same shape as the opening 28b of the mounting board 28a, and when the mounting board 28a and the box frame 30 are fixed, the game ball winning opening and the opening 28b are the same opening. Are provided. The game ball winning opening is formed to have a size that allows at least one game ball to pass therethrough.

  The box frame 30 includes a bearing 31 on the right side below the front surface and a door rib 36b on the left side. The bearing 31 and the door rib 36b are provided with a hole portion that engages with the rotation shaft 33 in the horizontal direction, and the rotation shaft 33 is rotatably fitted in the hole portion. In addition, the opening / closing door 34 is provided in the box frame 30 by the rotation shaft 33 being also fitted to the bearing holes 34 a provided at the left and right ends of the lower end of the opening / closing door 34. The shaft 33 is pivotally supported to freely open and close.

  In addition, in this embodiment, although the rotating shaft 33 is provided in the lower end of the box frame 30, what is necessary is just to be provided in the lower edge vicinity of the opening part 28b in the attachment board | substrate 28a. Here, the vicinity of the lower edge of the opening 28b is, for example, a region above the lower edge of the opening 28b (the lower edge in the longitudinal direction of the machine), and a game from the upper edge of the opening 28b. This corresponds to the lower region having the same width as the diameter of the sphere. The width substantially the same as the diameter of the game ball is set in order to allow at least one game ball to pass through the game ball winning opening of the variable winning device 28 when the open / close door 34 is opened. . Therefore, a width enough to guide the game ball to the game ball winning opening can be secured in the rear surface area of the opening / closing door 34 other than the portion where the bearing 31 and the like of the rotating shaft 33 are provided. If the distance to the upper edge of the opening 28b can be secured at least for the diameter of the game ball, the upper end of the bearing 31 and the like of the rotary shaft 33 provided at the left and right ends of the opening 28b is above the opening 28b. The width to the edge may be set to be slightly lower than the diameter of the game ball.

  In addition, a solenoid 35 for opening and closing the opening / closing door 34, a door lever 36a and a door rib 36b, a door plunger 37 and a spring 38 are provided on the left side inside the box frame 30. Here, the configuration for opening and closing the door with the solenoid 35 and the special game state of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4A is a diagram showing a state where the solenoid 35 is not energized and the open / close door 34 is closed. FIG. 4B is a diagram showing a state where the solenoid 35 is energized and the open / close door 34 is open.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a spring is provided on the front surface of the solenoid 35 provided on the left side inside the box frame 30, and a door plunger 37 is engaged with the spring 38 so as to be movable in the front-rear direction. As shown in FIG. 3, the door plunger 37 is provided with a shaft portion 37a that fits with the spring 38, and a contact surface 37b that comes into contact with the rear surface of the door lever 36a.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the door lever 36 a that contacts the contact surface 37 b of the door plunger 37 on the rear surface is provided with a rotation shaft portion on the left and right sides, and this rotation shaft portion is inside the box frame 30. Is pivotally supported by the shaft. The rotation direction by the rotation shaft portion is the X1 direction shown in FIG. 4A or the X2 direction shown in FIG. 4B, and the rotatable range is determined by the door rib 36b. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the door lever 36a has a protrusion on the front surface, and the protrusion engages with the door rib 36b at the tip as shown in FIG.

  The door rib 36 b has a substantially U shape and is fixed to the left end surface of the open / close door 34. The door rib 36b may be formed so as to be integrated with the open / close door 34. Further, the distance between the substantially U-shaped upper rib 36c and the lower rib 36d in the door rib 36b is such that the protrusion on the door lever 36a is in the X1 direction shown in FIG. 4A or in FIG. 4B. It is formed so as to be rotatable in the X2 direction.

  The solenoid 35 is a drive device for pushing the door plunger 37 forward to open the door 34. When the open / close door 34 is closed as shown in FIG. 4A, the solenoid 35 is not energized and is demagnetized.

  At this time, the door plunger 37 is pushed forward by a spring 38 provided between the solenoid 35 and the door lever 36a, and the door plunger 37 is pushed forward, whereby the door plunger 37 is pushed forward. The abutment surface 37b pushes the rear surface of the door lever 36a. When the rear surface of the door lever 36a is pushed out, the projecting portion of the door lever 36a is rotated in the X1 direction by the pivot shaft portion of the door lever 36a, and the lower end of the protrusion portion becomes the lower rib 36d of the door rib 36b. It abuts and pushes down the door rib 36b. When the door rib 36b is pushed down, the open / close door 34 fixed to the door rib 36b rotates in the Y1 direction shown in FIG. 4A, and the open / close door 34 closes the opening 28b of the mounting substrate 28a.

  On the other hand, when the solenoid 35 is energized, as shown in FIG. 4B, the open / close door 34 is opened. That is, when the solenoid 35 is energized and the solenoid 35 is energized, the contact surface 37b of the door plunger 37 is pushed back against the elastic force of the spring 38, whereby the contact surface 37b and the rear surface The door lever 36a engaged at the upper end is also pushed back. When the rear surface of the door lever 36a is pushed back, the protrusion of the door lever 36a is rotated in the X2 direction by the rotating shaft portion of the door lever 36a, and the upper end of the protrusion contacts the upper rib 36c. As a result, the open / close door 34 fixed to the door rib 36b rotates in the Y2 direction, and the open / close door 34 opens the opening 28b of the mounting substrate 28a.

  A count switch 39 is provided on the right side inside the box frame 30. The count switch 39 detects a game ball that is won by the variable winning device 28 (box frame 30) when the open / close door 34 is opened. The count switch 39 is formed with a passage hole through which a game ball can pass. When the game ball passes through the passage hole, the count switch 39 detects the game ball and enters a special winning state. In this way, when the special winning state is achieved, for example, 15 game balls are paid out to the upper ball tray 14 as a winning ball for each (one) winning. As shown in FIG. 3, the box frame 30 is provided with a guide 30a for guiding the game balls won in the variable winning device 28 in the count switch direction.

  As described above, the special game state is the first state that is advantageous to the player by opening the open / close door 34 when the solenoid 35 is in an excited state to enter the special winning state. On the other hand, when the solenoid 35 is in a demagnetized state, the open / close door 34 is closed and converted into a second state that is disadvantageous to the player.

(Configuration of doors and mounting board)
Next, the door 34 and the mounting board 28a will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 is a view showing a state in which the open / close door 34 is closed in the variable winning device 28 of the pachinko machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a view showing a state in which the open / close door 34 is open in the variable winning device 28 of the pachinko machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 6 for illustrating the state of the mounting board 28a and the open / close door 34 of the pachinko machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention. 8A is a drawing showing a portion surrounded by a dotted line in FIG. 7A, and FIG. 8B is a drawing showing a portion surrounded by a dotted line in FIG. 7B.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the mounting board 28 a of the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment is provided with a contact part 41, a step part 42, and an inclined part 43. Inclined downward. This inclination and the inclined portion 43 are for smoothly flowing down without causing a ball pool when the game ball flowing down the game area T comes into contact with the peripheral portion of the mounting board 28. Further, the stepped portion 42 is formed by retracting the upper edge of the mounting board 28a forming the mounting board 28a that forms the opening 28b in the direction of the board surface of the game board 20 to form an accommodation space for the upper end part. Is for. The abutting portion 41 is formed at a position retracted rearward from the surface of the mounting substrate 28a, and abuts against a part of the upper end portion of the rear surface of the opening / closing door 34 when the opening / closing door 34 is closed.

  Further, the upper edge side of the opening 28b of the mounting substrate 28a, that is, the distance from the lowermost end of the contact portion 41 to the uppermost end of the inclined portion 43 is formed in consideration of the strength of the mounting substrate 28a. Furthermore, if the peripheral edge portion of the mounting hole of the variable prize winning device 28 is exposed when the open / close door 34 is opened, the appearance is impaired. Therefore, the interval from the lowermost end of the contact portion 41 to the uppermost end of the inclined portion 43 is Even when opened, it is formed at an interval that does not expose the peripheral edge.

  In addition, the open / close door 34 according to the present embodiment is formed such that the vertical width (the width in the vertical direction, the height) is smaller than the interval between the game board 20 and the glass frame covering the game board 20. Further, the vertical width of the open / close door 34 is formed such that the game ball does not clog the ball between the glass frame and the tip of the open / close door 34 when the open / close door 34 is open as shown in FIG. The The vertical width that does not cause the clogging of the ball means that the game ball does not pass between the tip of the door 34 and the glass frame in the open state of the door 34 (than the diameter of the game ball). In addition, the width of the opening / closing door 34 is such that the game ball is not clogged between the tip of the opening / closing door 34 and the glass frame. The vertical width of the open / close door 34 to prevent such ball clogging is determined based on the diameter (for example, 11 mm) of the game ball.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 7A and 8A, the mounting board 28a is such that the contact portion 41 of the mounting board 28a is positioned rearward with respect to the boundary portion with the step portion 42 of the inclined portion 43. To be formed. Further, the distance from the lowermost end of the inclined portion 43 to the uppermost end of the contact portion 41 (that is, the width of the stepped portion 42) is formed to be substantially the same as the thickness of the front end of the open / close door 34. As a result, when the open / close door 34 is closed, the upper end of the open / close door 34 is accommodated below the inclined portion 43 of the mounting substrate 28a. The upper end of the opening / closing door 34 is accommodated below the inclined portion 43 and the step portion 42 of the mounting substrate 28 a, so that the upper end of the rear surface of the opening / closing door 34 contacts the contact portion 41 and the step portion 42 and the contact portion 41. Therefore, even when a game ball flowing down to the upper end of the opening / closing member hits when the opening / closing door 34 is closed, the opening / closing door 34 is opened by the impact. The situation can be prevented, and the game ball does not win the variable winning device 28 at an unintended timing, and there is no possibility that the game in the pachinko machine 1 will be hindered. Furthermore, since it becomes difficult to hook an illegal instrument such as a wire to the rear end of the rear surface, it is possible to prevent the variable winning device from being illegally opened.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, when the open / close door 34 is in a closed state, the uppermost end of the open / close door 34 of the pachinko machine 1 in the present embodiment is more than the lowermost end of the contact portion 41 of the mounting substrate 28a. The upper end portion of the rear surface is configured to come into contact with the contact portion 41 on the mounting substrate 28a. Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, the upper edge of the mounting hole of the variable prize device 28 formed in the game board 20 is formed to be lower than the front end of the door 34 when the door 34 is closed. ing.

  That is, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 7B, the vertical width of the opening 28b of the mounting board 28a and the game ball winning opening of the box frame 30 is smaller than the vertical width of the opening / closing door 34. Oil. Further, when the attachment board 28a is attached to the attachment hole of the variable winning device 28, the upper end of the contact portion 41 of the attachment board 28a is located above the upper edge of the attachment hole. In this way, by changing the vertical width of the opening 28b of the mounting board 28a and the game ball winning opening of the box frame 30 to such an extent that there is no problem in taking in the game ball, the variable winning device 28 and the mounting The arrangement space of the board 28a in the game area T can be reduced, and the free space can be used for other purposes.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, the upper edge of the mounting hole of the variable prize device 28 formed in the game board 20 is formed to be lower than the front end of the door 34 when the door 34 is closed. ing.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the upper end portion 50 on the front surface of the open / close door 34 is inclined forward and downward and has a curved surface. Similarly, the inclined portion 43 of the mounting substrate 28a is inclined forward and downward and has a curved surface. As shown in FIG. 8B, the curved surface of the upper end portion 50 and the curved surface of the inclined portion 43 are formed so as to form approximately one curved surface when the open / close door 34 is in a closed state. For example, they are formed to have substantially the same curvature. Thus, the problem that the game ball comes into contact with the upper front end of the open / close door 34 and the open / close door 34 of the variable winning device 28 is opened when the game is not in the special game state is solved.

[Control of pachinko machine]
Next, an outline of control of the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. The pachinko machine 1 includes a main control board 60 and a sub control board 70. The main control board 60 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 61, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 62, and a ROM (Read Only Memory) 63. The sub control board 70 includes a sub CPU 71, a RAM 72, and a ROM 73. The ROMs 63 and 73 store control programs necessary for the pachinko machine 1, and the main CPU 61 or the sub CPU 71 develops the control programs on the RAM 62 or the RAM 72 to perform various controls and processes. Yes. The main control board 60 controls the detection sensor / actuator of the start winning device 27, the solenoid 35 of the variable winning device 28, and the sub control board 70. The sub control board 70 performs display control, sound control, lamp control, and the like.

  For example, when a game ball driven into the game area T of the game board 20 by the launching device 18 passes through the start winning device 28 and is detected by the internal game ball detector sensor, a detection signal is transmitted and the main control board is transmitted. 60 controls the sub-control board 70. At this time, the sub-control board 70 turns on the holding lamp by lamp control, and changes the digital display of the variable display device 23 by display control. The change is stopped after a certain period of time. And when the display at the time of the stop becomes a preset display (for example, when the same symbol is displayed in all the columns of the variable display device), it becomes a special game state (big hit). Depending on the special game state, the main control board 60 turns on or blinks the decoration lamp 15, energizes the solenoid 35 of the variable winning device 28, and opens the open / close door 34 for a predetermined time or until a predetermined number of game balls wins. And Further, when the count switch 39 detects a game ball in the variable winning device 28, for example, 15 game balls are paid out to the upper ball tray 14 as prize balls.

[Modification]
Next, a modified example of the pachinko machine according to the present invention will be described.

  The configuration of the pachinko machine 1 described above is only one configuration example for suitably carrying out the present invention. Therefore, arbitrary modifications within the scope of the gist of the present invention can be made as appropriate.

  In the pachinko machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention described above, the inclined portion 43 at the periphery of the opening 28b and the upper end of the front surface of the open / close door 34 are formed in a curved surface on the mounting board 28a of the variable winning device 28. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the inclined portion of the mounting substrate and the upper end of the open / close door are flat surfaces having substantially the same inclination, and these inclinations are substantially continuous inclined surfaces when the open / close door is closed. You may comprise so that it may form. Further, the inclined portion of the mounting substrate may be formed as a flat surface that is inclined forward and downward without being curved, and only the upper front end portion of the opening / closing door may be curved. Also in this modified example, the game area T is compared with the case where the upper end of the open / close door is not inclined, like the mounting board 28a and the open / close door 34 in the pachinko machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention described above. Even if the game ball that has flowed down comes into contact with the upper end of the open / close door of the variable prize device, it is difficult for the open / close door to rotate forward due to the impact, and the situation where the opening is opened can be prevented. .

  Moreover, the structure which makes the space | interval from the boundary of the inclination part and step part to the contact part in the attachment board | substrate of a variable prize apparatus substantially the same as the thickness of an opening / closing door may be sufficient. At this time, the thickness of the opening / closing door is reduced, or the game board surface is cut rearward in the vicinity of the upper edge portion of the mounting hole of the variable winning device, and the mounting board is adjusted to the cut game board surface located behind. Is preferably arranged. In this modification, the upper end portion of the open / close door in the variable prize apparatus is accommodated below the inclined portion of the mounting substrate, so that the game ball flowing down the game area T abuts on the upper end of the open / close door of the variable prize apparatus. It is comprised so that it may not, and the situation where an opening-and-closing door will open with a game ball can be prevented. In addition, since the upper end of the open / close door in the variable winning device is housed below the inclined portion of the mounting substrate, it becomes difficult to hook an illegal instrument such as a wire on the rear end of the rear surface. Opening the device can be prevented.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention described above, in the game area T of the game board, the center accessory 25 and the variable display device 23 are arranged upward from substantially the center, and a start winning device is provided below the center accessory 25 and the variable display device 23. 27, and the variable winning device 28 is arranged further below the start winning device 27. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, the left side of the center accessory (variable display device) In the area or the right area, the start winning device and the variable winning device may be arranged vertically. Also in this modified example, by applying the variable winning device, the mounting board and the mounting hole of the variable winning device according to the present invention, the upper end of the door is in contact with the mounting substrate or above the upper edge of the mounting hole. Therefore, the space of the game area T can be saved, and the vacant space can be used for other purposes. In particular, when the center accessory 25 (variable display device 23 as a display means), the variable winning device 28, and the start winning device 27 are provided in the same direction, the extra space becomes extremely small. Although it has been difficult to expand the variable display device 23, by adopting the variable winning device 28 of the present invention, the start winning device 27 and the gauge configuration that are limited in reduction in order to satisfy a required function. The vacant space can be expanded in the vertical direction of the game area T without affecting the game area T. Normally, the center prize 25, the variable display device 23, the variable prize winning device 28, and the start winning prize device 27 are arranged side by side in the vertical direction (vertical direction) in the game area T. Compared to the case where the variable winning device 28 is provided in a place having a relatively large space, such as the left region or the right region of the display device 23, the variable winning device 28 is provided in the upper region or the lower region. It can be said that this can contribute to the expansion of the center accessory 25 and the variable display device 23 more preferably.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention described above, in the game area T of the game board, the center accessory 25 and the variable display device 23 are arranged upward from substantially the center, and a start winning device is provided below the center accessory 25 and the variable display device 23. 27, and the variable winning device 28 is arranged further below the start winning device 27. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, above the center accessory (variable display device). A start winning device may be arranged, and a variable winning device may be arranged below. In addition, a variable winning device may be arranged above the center accessory (variable display device), and a starting prize device may be arranged below the starting point device (variable display device). In addition, a variable winning device may be arranged. Also in these modified examples, by applying the mounting holes of the variable winning device, the mounting board and the variable winning device according to the present invention, the upper end of the open / close door abuts on the mounting board or the upper edge of the mounting hole. Since the game area T is located above the space, the space can be saved, and the free space can be used for other purposes.

  In the pachinko machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention described above, the rear surface upper end of the open / close door 34 is located above the lower end of the contact portion 41 of the mounting substrate 28a, The configuration of the present invention in which the contact portion of the mounting substrate 28a partially contacts is applied to the variable winning device. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the lower end is pivotally supported by the start winning device and the front-rear direction An opening / closing door that rotates may be provided, and the configuration may be applied thereto. Also in these modified examples, like the pachinko machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention described above, the space of the game area T can be saved, and the free space can be used for other purposes. .

  Further, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention described above, the variable winning device and the starting winning device are both arranged one by one, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, Further, a configuration may be adopted in which one more variable winning device is arranged in the game area of the game board. In this modification, as compared with the present embodiment, further space saving of the game area is required, and a greater effect is obtained when the present invention is applied.

  The embodiment described above is described for facilitating the understanding of the present invention, and is not described for limiting the present invention. Each element disclosed in the above embodiment is intended to include any design change or equivalent belonging to the technical scope of the present invention.

1 is a schematic front view of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a schematic front view of a game board of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view of the variable prize apparatus of the pachinko machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention. (A) It is drawing which shows the state which the solenoid of a variable prize apparatus does not supply with electricity in the pachinko machine in the embodiment of the present invention, and the door is closed. (B) It is drawing which shows the state in which the solenoid of a variable prize apparatus energizes and the door is in an open state in the pachinko machine in the embodiment of the present invention. It is drawing which shows the state in which the opening / closing door is open | released in the variable prize apparatus of the pachinko machine concerning embodiment of this invention. It is drawing which shows the state in which the opening-and-closing door is closed in the variable prize apparatus of the pachinko machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention. It is AA sectional drawing in FIG. 6 for showing the state of the attachment board | substrate and opening / closing door of the pachinko machine in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for showing the state of the attachment board and door of the pachinko machine in the embodiment of the present invention. It is a control block diagram of the pachinko machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 10 Outer frame 11 Hinge 12 Middle frame 13 Front frame 14 Upper ball tray 15 Decoration lamp 16 Lower ball tray 17 Speaker 18 Launcher 20 Game board 21a Outer guide rail 21b Inner guide rail 22 Game ball guide path 23 Variable display device 25 Center character 26c General winning opening 26e Mounting board 26g Side lamp 27 Start winning device 27a Opening / closing blade 28 Variable winning device 28a Mounting substrate 28b Opening 30 Box frame 33 Rotating shaft 34 Opening / closing door 35 Solenoid 36a Door lever 36b Door rib 37 Door plunger 41 Contact portion 42 Step portion 43 Inclined portion 50 Upper end portion 60 Main control board 61 Main CPU
62 RAM
63 ROM
70 Sub CPU
T game area

Claims (1)

A display means for displaying the symbol variation game located substantially in the center of the game area defined on the game board;
A first state that is attached to a mounting hole formed above or below the display means in the gaming area via a mounting substrate and that is advantageous to the player as a specific gaming state is generated based on establishment of a predetermined condition. And a variable winning device that fluctuates in a second state that is disadvantageous to the player,
A game machine provided with a start winning device that forms a game start condition provided in the direction in which the display means and the variable winning device are arranged in parallel or above or below the display means,
The mounting board is provided with an opening that can receive a game ball flowing down the game area, and the upper edge of the front surface of the mounting board is inclined forward and downward on the board surface of the game board. an inclined portion is formed below the said inclined portion and a contact portion plane upper and the part in contact after the closing member,
The boundary between the inclined portion and the abutting portion is a stepped portion, and the abutting portion retreats from the lower end of the inclined portion toward the board surface of the game board by a distance substantially equal to the thickness of the tip end portion of the opening / closing member. Formed to be
A rotating shaft is provided near the lower edge of the opening,
The variable winning device is formed so that the opening is opened and closed by rotating in the front-rear direction around the rotation axis, and the front upper end is substantially curved with the inclined portion in the closed state . An opening and closing member is provided,
When the variable winning device is in the first state, the opening is opened by the opening / closing member, and when the variable winning device is in the second state, the opening is closed by the opening / closing member. And
When the opening is closed by the opening / closing member, a rear upper end portion of the opening / closing member abuts a part of an upper edge of the front surface of the mounting substrate, and an uppermost end of the opening / closing member is the game. Located above the upper edge of the mounting hole of the variable prize device formed on the board,
A gaming machine characterized by

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