JP5099518B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or an arrangement ball machine that uses a game ball to play a game.

  2. Description of the Related Art As a launching device that adjusts an output for launching a game ball to a game area on a game board, a pachinko machine of a type that hits a game ball with a resin hitting ball is known. However, when a game ball is hit with this hitting ball, there is a problem that the strength of the ball jumping is not stable unless the temperature of the hitting ball exceeds a certain temperature. That is, if the hitting ball is below a predetermined temperature, the strength of the ball jumping is weak, and conversely, if the hitting ball is above the predetermined temperature, the strength of the ball jumping tends to be strong.

  Here, among conventional pachinko machines, there is a pachinko machine provided with heating / cooling means for heating or cooling the inside of the launch handle and temperature control means for controlling the heating or cooling temperature by the heating / cooling means. It is known (see Patent Document 1 below).

According to the pachinko machine described in Patent Document 1, the purpose of providing heating / cooling means inside the launching handle is to provide a thermal stimulus (temperature change) to the player's hand through the launching handle. It is for raising. For this reason, the object can be achieved by providing heating / cooling means inside the firing handle and heating or cooling the space inside the firing handle.
JP-A-2005-46433

  However, even if a heating / cooling means is provided inside the launching handle and the space inside the launching handle is heated or cooled, the temperature of the ball hitting the game ball cannot be adjusted, and the ball flying We cannot solve the problem that the strength of the is not stable.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can stabilize the strength of the ball flying from the start of the game regardless of the material of the hitting ball.

  The invention according to claim 1 includes a frame body to which a game board in which a game area is formed is attached, and a launching device that is provided on the frame body and adjusts an output for launching a game ball to the game area. In the gaming machine, a first storage part, the periphery of which is partitioned by a wall part, is formed on the front side of the frame body, and the launching device is provided inside the first storage part and rotates. A ball striking ball for hitting a game ball is provided, and the first storage member is provided with a first heat generating member for heating the ball striking ball.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the temperature of the hitting ball becomes a certain level or higher by heating the hitting ball with the first heat generating member. Thereby, by hitting the game ball with a heated ball, the ball flying of the game ball is strongly stabilized. In particular, the first storage portion is a closed chamber whose periphery is partitioned by a wall portion, and the first heat generating member is provided inside the first storage portion, so that the heat of the internal space of the warmed first storage portion is provided. Does not escape to the outside, but stays in the internal space of the first storage portion. Thereby, the temperature of the internal space of a 1st accommodating part can be raised efficiently. And the hitting ball can be efficiently heated by the heat transfer action by air.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention, a second storage portion, the periphery of which is partitioned by a wall portion, is formed on the rear surface side of the frame body, And a drive source for rotating the hitting ball, and a second heat generating member for heating the drive source is provided in the second storage portion.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, the temperature of the drive source becomes a certain level or higher by heating the drive source with the second heat generating member. As a result, the temperature of the viscous oil (grease, etc.) and the resin parts constituting the drive source becomes a certain level or more, and the operation of the drive source is stabilized. When the operation of the driving source is stabilized, the rotation operation of the hitting ball is stabilized. As a result, the output of the game ball can be accurately adjusted, so that the strength of the game ball can be stabilized. In particular, since the second storage portion is a closed room whose periphery is partitioned by a wall portion, and the second heat generating member is provided inside the second storage portion, the heat of the internal space of the warmed second storage portion is provided. Does not escape to the outside, but stays in the internal space of the second storage part. Thereby, the temperature of the internal space of a 2nd accommodating part can be raised efficiently. And a drive source can be efficiently heated by the heat-transfer effect | action by air.

  A third aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, further comprising a power supply unit that operates the first heat generating member and the second heat generating member, and the power supply unit operates the gaming machine. The first heat generating member and the second heat generating member are operated to generate heat for a predetermined time after the start.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, the power supply unit operates the first heat generating member and the second heat generating member for a predetermined time after starting the operation of the gaming machine to generate heat, so The drive source can be heated at a certain temperature or higher. Thereby, even when the operation of the gaming machine that has been stopped for a long time (or a long period of time) is resumed and the game ball is started, the strength of the ball flying from the initial ball can be stabilized.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, the first heat generating member and the second heat generating member are incandescent lamps.

  According to the invention described in claim 4, by using an incandescent lamp as the first heat generating member and the second heat generating member, it can be used as illumination at the time of maintenance work (including replacement work) of the hitting ball and the driving source. Can do. Thus, one heat generating member can serve as both a heat source and a light source, the number of parts can be reduced, and the volume of each storage unit can be set small. In particular, since the first storage unit and the second storage unit are surrounded by a wall or a wall, it is difficult for light to leak from the inside of the first storage unit or the second storage unit by causing the incandescent lamp to emit light. The lighting effect can be improved.

  Next, a gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the present embodiment, a configuration in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine that is an example of a ball game machine will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the front part of the pachinko machine (game machine) 10 according to the first embodiment mainly includes an outer frame 12, an inner frame (frame body) 14, a front frame 16, An upper plate 18, a lower plate 20, a locking device 22, and a firing handle 24 are provided.

  The outer frame 12 is obtained by assembling and fixing a wooden plate-like body into a substantially rectangular frame shape. The inner frame 14 is entirely made of plastic and is pivotally supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 12. A locking device 22 is provided slightly below the center of the right end of the inner frame 14.

  The front frame 16 shows a specific example of the front door of the present invention. The front frame 16 occupies about 3/4 the size of the entire front portion of the pachinko machine 10 and is pivotally supported so that it can be opened and closed at the left end of the inner frame 14. Has been. The front frame 16 is entirely made of plastic, and a game area 28 (see FIGS. 2 and 3) formed on the game board 26 so that the game board 26 (see FIGS. 2 and 3) can be seen from the front. The opening 30 is formed in a substantially circular shape corresponding to the shape. A glass plate 32 is attached to the back surface of the front frame 16 by a glass frame (not shown). Then, based on the player, the game area 28 formed on the game board 26 is positioned behind the glass plate 32.

  Further, an upper plate portion 18 is provided below the front frame 16. The upper plate portion 18 is provided with a production button 40 and a ball lending operation portion 155.

  The ball lending operation unit 155 is provided with a ball lending switch 156 for requesting ball lending and a return switch 158 for requesting the return of the prepaid card inserted into the card insertion slot 157, respectively. Yes.

  A lower dish portion 20 is provided below the upper dish portion 18. A launching handle 24 for launching a game ball is provided on the lower right side of the lower plate part 20. The firing handle 24 is provided with a firing lever 44 and a firing stop button 46, respectively.

  Further, sub-speakers 48 for outputting predetermined sound effects are respectively provided on the lower left and right sides of the lower plate part 20.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the inner frame 14 is pivotally supported at the left end of the outer frame 12 so that it can be opened and closed. For this reason, the front door 16 has a configuration that can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 14 and the outer frame 12, and the inner frame 14 has a configuration that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 12. An opening (not shown) for attaching the game board 26 is formed on the inner side surface of the inner frame 14. Thereby, the player can visually recognize the game area 28 of the game board 26 through the opening 30 of the front frame 16 with the game board 26 attached to the opening.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, a first storage room (first storage unit) 200 is formed on the front side (front side) of the inner frame 14 and below the opening. The first storage room is partitioned and surrounded by a wall 202. When the front door 16 is closed with respect to the inner frame 14, the openings formed by the walls 202 of the first storage room 200 are closed by the upper plate 18 and the lower plate 20 on the front door 16 side. The first storage room 200 is completely closed.

  Inside the first storage room 200, there are a game ball positioning mechanism 204 that holds the game ball in a positioned state, a ball ball (launching device) 206 that launches the game ball by a rotating operation, and an incandescent lamp (first heating member). ) 208, a first stopper 210, and a second stopper 212, respectively. The game ball positioning mechanism 204 holds and stops the game ball launched by the striking ball 206. The hitting ball 206 forms a launching device of the present invention together with a rotary solenoid (drive source, launching device) 180 described later.

  The game ball launched in a state held by the game ball positioning mechanism 204 moves on the launch rail 214 and passes between the outer rail 50 and the inner rail 52 of the game board 26 and reaches the game area 28. .

  As shown in FIG. 7, the hitting ball 206 receives a driving force of a rotary solenoid 180 described later and rotates within a predetermined angle range. The hitting ball 206 is rotated inside the first storage room 200 to launch a game ball. The hitting ball 206 includes an arm member 206A that rotates, and a tip 206B that is attached to the tip of the arm member 206A and plays a game ball. The arm member 206A is made of metal, and the tip part 206B is made of rubber or resin.

  The incandescent lamp 208 is provided in the vicinity of the hitting ball 206 and does not interfere with the rotation of the hitting ball 206. The pachinko machine 10 is operated (driven) by a power supply substrate (power supply unit) 190 that turns on (power on) or turns off (power off) the pachinko machine 10. Specifically, the voltage is applied to the incandescent lamp 208 at the same time when the pachinko machine 10 is powered on (voltage applied) by the power supply board 190, and the voltage application state of the incandescent lamp 208 is maintained until a predetermined time elapses. continue. Note that the duration of voltage application to the incandescent lamp 208 by the power supply board 190 may be set from when the pachinko machine 10 is powered on to when the game starts (game ball launching starts).

  The first stopper 210 is provided in the vicinity of the game ball positioning mechanism 204, and stops the arm member 206A rotated by the rotary solenoid 180. As a result, the arm member 206A hits the first stopper 210 and stops, and at the same time, the game ball is launched at the tip portion 206B.

  The second stopper 212 collides with the arm member 206A when the arm member 206A rotates in the reverse direction due to the reaction and the weight from the first stopper 210 after hitting the game ball with the tip 206B. Thus, the arm member 206A is stopped. Accordingly, the arm member 206A can be stopped at the initial position.

  The rotary solenoid 180 is driven and controlled by the firing drive board 178. As will be described later, the rotary solenoid 180 is attached to the rear side (back side) of the inner frame 14.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, a second storage room (second storage portion) 220 is formed on the rear surface side (back surface side) of the inner frame 14 and below the opening. The second storage room 220 is partitioned and surrounded by a wall 220. When the front door 16 is closed with respect to the outer frame 12, the opening formed by each wall portion 222 of the second storage chamber 220 is closed by the back plate 13 on the outer frame 12 side, and the second storage chamber 220 is closed. Becomes completely closed. The second storage room 220 is located directly behind the first storage room 190.

  A rotary solenoid (drive source) 180 that rotates the hitting ball 206 over a range of a predetermined angle is disposed inside the second storage chamber 220. The rotary solenoid 180 is driven and controlled in response to a pulse signal (control signal) from the firing control board 108 (fire drive board 178). As shown in FIG. 7, an arm member 206A is connected to the rotating shaft 180B of the rotary solenoid 180, and the rotating operation of the arm member 206A is realized by rotating the rotating shaft 180B. After the game ball is hit by the hitting ball 206, the torque of the rotary solenoid 180 disappears, and due to the reaction of the hitting ball 206 with the first stopper 210 and its own weight (depending on the configuration, a spring force is used. ), Rotating in the reverse direction, and stopped at the initial position by the second stopper 212.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the rotary solenoid 180 is conventionally known, and includes a base 180A, a rotating shaft 180B rotatably supported by the base 180A, a coil 180C, and a ball race (inclined groove) 180E. It has a formed case 180D, a hub 180F, an amateur plate 180G, and a bearing ball 180H interposed between the armature plate 180G and the ball race 180E so as to allow rolling. Grease (circulating oil) is applied to the surface of the ball race (inclined groove) 180E. In the rotary solenoid 180, the armature plate 180G strongly presses the bearing ball 180H against the case 180D side by the attractive force generated when a DC voltage is applied to the coil 180C, and the rotating shaft 180B moves in the axial direction by the action of the ball race 180E. However, it rotates at a constant angle instantaneously. As the rotary solenoid 180, “TS3656-3” manufactured by Tamagawa Seiki Co., Ltd. is used.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a ball lending device 154 is provided on the front left side of the pachinko machine 10. In this embodiment, a CR unit is applied as the ball lending device 154. The ball lending device 154 is formed with a card insertion slot 157 for inserting a prepaid card. In addition, the structure which provided the cash unit as the ball lending apparatus 154 may be sufficient. In this cash unit, instead of the card insertion slot 157, a cash insertion slot (not shown) for inserting cash is formed.

  For example, when a prepaid card is inserted into the card insertion slot 157 of the ball lending device 154, the stored information of the prepaid card is read by a card reader / writer inside the ball lending device 154. When the remaining frequency of the prepaid card is “0”, the prepaid card is automatically returned from the card insertion slot 157. On the other hand, when the remaining frequency of the prepaid card is not “0”, when the ball lending switch 156 is pressed, the remaining frequency of the prepaid card is subtracted by the card reader / writer and the stored information of the prepaid card is rewritten. The number corresponding to the frequency (rented amount) is drawn, and the game ball (lending ball) is guided from the payout device 161 to the upper plate part 18. At this time, for example, when the remaining frequency of the prepaid card is subtracted to “0”, the prepaid card is automatically returned from the card insertion slot 157.

  In the configuration using a cash unit as the ball lending device 154, cash is counted by a cash counter inside the ball lending device when cash is inserted into the cash slot of the ball lending device. When the ball-lending switch is pressed after the amount of money reaches the predetermined amount, the cash amount is reduced by the cash counter and the number corresponding to the reduced amount (loan amount) is drawn. A ball (rented ball) is guided from the dispensing device 161 to the upper plate 18.

  Next, the surface structure of the game board 26 will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the game board 26 is held by the inner frame 14, and its back side is covered by the back mechanism board. In the game board 26, a substantially circular game area 28 is formed by an outer rail 50 and an inner rail 52 provided on the surface of the game board 26. Inside the game area 28, a start port 56B, a center accessory 64, a warp entrance 58, a number of obstacle nails 60, and the like are mainly disposed.

  The center accessory 64 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game area 28 and mainly includes an effect symbol display device (symbol display device) 62 and lamps 66.

  The effect symbol display device 62 is display-controlled based on control signals from the main control board 102 (see FIG. 11) and the sub control board 106 (see FIG. 11), and has a substantially rectangular display surface (display area) 62A. have. On the display surface 62A, special design effects are displayed. Specifically, on the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62, there is formed an effect symbol display area in which one or a plurality of effect symbols are displayed while changing one after another in a predetermined direction and then stopped. . That is, the left effect symbol display area for displaying the left effect symbol, the center effect symbol display area for displaying the center effect symbol, and the right effect symbol display area for displaying the right effect symbol are arranged in a substantially horizontal row. They are formed side by side (not shown). In each effect symbol display area, a symbol variation direction is set in a direction (vertical direction) substantially orthogonal to the arrangement direction of these display areas, and a plurality of effect symbols are sequentially displayed in that direction.

  The effect symbol display device 62 causes the effect symbols displayed in the display area of the display surface to change and stop display when the game ball enters the start opening 56B. Then, for example, when the production symbols are aligned with the same three-digit symbols “7, 7, 7” and stopped (determined display), the big winning opening 86 of the big winning device 84 arranged in the variable winning device 80 is opened. Is done. In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the start opening 56B, each effect symbol is changed, and the effect symbol is arranged in the same three-digit symbol, thereby giving a specific value of “big hit”. is there.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, for example, two types of big hits are set in advance. Specifically, there is a probable big hit that is established when three digits of the same odd-numbered effect symbols such as “7, 7, 7” are arranged. In addition, there is a normal jackpot that is established when the same even-numbered effects such as “8, 8, 8” are arranged in three digits.

  The probable big hit and the normal big hit are big hits having a relatively large number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) and the opening time of the big winning opening 86 being about 26 seconds. For this reason, the number of prize balls is relatively large. In each big hit, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls enter the big winning opening 86, or a predetermined time (for example, 10) even if a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the game balls do not enter. For example, when 26 seconds) elapses, the big winning opening 86 is closed and one round is completed.

  Further, the probability variation state is a state in which the probability of shifting to a big hit (meaning two kinds of big hits, a probable big hit and a normal big hit) becomes a predetermined high probability. The open time extended state is a state in which the opening time of the start port 56B is extended more than usual. For example, the normal opening time is about 0.1 seconds, while in the extended opening time state, it is extended to about 4 seconds. The start port 56B is opened by winning a normal symbol lottery, and functions as a normal electric accessory.

  In addition, after the probable big hit, the probability of shifting to the big hit becomes a special symbol probability fluctuation state in which the probability is higher than the normal gaming state. Then, the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened until the next big hit is generated, or until the special symbol variation display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 10,000 times), and the start port 56B. The open extension function is activated. In addition, after the normal jackpot, the probability of shifting to the big jackpot becomes a predetermined low probability state that is the same as the normal gaming state, and the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is reduced by a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). When the opening extension function of the start port 56B is activated, the short game state is set.

  The center accessory 64 is mounted so as to protrude from the front peripheral portion of the effect symbol display device 62. The center accessory 64 has a pair of movable blade pieces 64A. The opening area of the warp entrance 58 is changed by the movement of the blade piece 64A.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, an identification symbol (which means an identification symbol of a special symbol and an identification symbol of a normal symbol) is displayed on the lower left side of the gaming area 28 based on a control signal from the main control board 102. A 7-segment display board (symbol display device) 68 to be controlled is arranged. The 7-segment display board 68 displays a 7-segment display 70 for displaying a special symbol identification symbol, four normal symbol hold display LEDs 72, four special symbol hold indication LEDs 74, and a normal symbol identification symbol. And two normal symbol display LEDs 76.

  Here, in the case of a probable big hit, a predetermined identification symbol (for example, a probable big hit symbol consisting of an odd number) is stopped and displayed on the 7-segment display 70. In the case of a normal big hit, another predetermined identification symbol (for example, a normal big hit symbol consisting of an even number) is stopped and displayed on the 7-segment display 70.

  Further, a normal symbol operation gate 78 is arranged on the left side of the effect symbol display device 62. A gate switch 124 (see FIG. 11) is disposed inside the normal symbol operating gate 78. As a result, when the game ball passes the normal symbol operation gate 78, the gate switch 124 is operated, and the normal symbol display LED 76 of the 7-segment display board 68 is variably displayed.

  Each normal symbol hold display LED 72 and each special symbol hold display LED 74 are composed of four round red LEDs, and are arranged close to the left and right sides of the 7-segment display 70. In this case, the number of game balls that have passed through the normal symbol operation gate 78 is set to hold the normal symbols up to four, and the lights are sequentially turned on and shifted for each passage. In addition, the number of game balls that have entered the start opening 56B is also reserved for up to four special symbols, which are sequentially lit and shifted for each incoming ball. Each time the variable display on the 7-segment display 70 starts, the number of unstarted times is exhausted, and one special symbol hold display LED 74 is turned off. Further, each time the normal symbol display LED 76 starts to change the normal symbol, the number of unstarted times is consumed, and one normal symbol hold display LED 72 is turned off. Then, when a predetermined jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the 7-segment display 70, a jackpot is generated and the jackpot 86 is opened. Further, when the two normal symbol display LEDs 76 are stopped and displayed in a predetermined display mode (a winning symbol), a normal symbol hit occurs and the start port 56B is opened. The special symbol identification symbol displayed on the 7-segment display 70 and the special symbol effect symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 62 indicate the same game result (lottery result). .

  The start port 56B is disposed below the effect symbol display device 62 and is formed so as to open and close the pair of wing piece members 56A in a so-called tulip type. Inside thereof, a start port switch 120 (see FIG. 11) for detecting the passage of the game ball and a start port solenoid 130 (see FIG. 11) for operating the wing piece member 56A are provided. When the pair of wing piece members 56A are opened to the left and right, the opening area of the start port 56B is increased, and the possibility of entering a game ball is increased. When the pair of wing piece members 56A are closed and the separation distance is reduced. The opening area of the start opening 56B is reduced, and the normal state is reduced where the possibility of entering a game ball is reduced.

  The variable winning device 80 is disposed below the start opening 56 </ b> B, and includes a substrate 82 and a big winning device 84. Here, the grand prize winning device 84 is disposed substantially at the center, and has a grand prize winning opening 86 opened in a strip shape, an opening / closing plate 88 for opening or closing the special winning prize opening 86, and opening / closing the opening / closing plate 88. A large winning opening solenoid 132 (see FIG. 11) and a count switch 126 (see FIG. 11) for detecting a winning ball are provided.

  A windmill 63 is disposed on the lower left side of the center accessory 64. Further, a pair of side lamps 90 are respectively disposed on the lower left portion and the lower right portion of the game area.

  Further, an out port 92 is provided below the game board 26, and a back ball preventing member 94 is provided below the out port 92. The back ball preventing member 94 prevents the game ball that has returned without reaching the game area 28 from returning to the launch position again. A foul ball prevention member 96 is attached to the tip of the inner rail 52.

  Next, an electronic control device that constitutes the pachinko machine 10 will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the electronic control unit includes a main control board 102, a payout control board 104, a sub control board 106, and a launch control board 108.

  The main control board 102 includes a CPU 102A and a ROM 102B. The CPU 102A of the main control board 102 controls the start opening solenoid 130, the big prize opening solenoid 132, the symbol display device 134, and the sub control board 106 based on the data stored in the ROM 102B. Further, the CPU 102A of the main control board 102 controls the entire game and mainly determines a game state such as determination of success / failure.

  In particular, the CPU 102A executes a jackpot lottery process (special game lottery process) triggered by the entry of a game ball into the start port 56B, and determines the success / failure using an arbitrary random number (special symbol determination random number). It has. The CPU 102A also has a function of determining a variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol (identification symbol) with the execution of the special symbol determination.

  The variation pattern of the identification symbol corresponds to the effect pattern (game effect) of each effect symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 62. The “determination of the variation pattern of the identification symbol” performed by the CPU 102A is “effect symbol”. Corresponds to “determining the production pattern (game production)”. When the variation pattern of the special symbol (identification symbol) (the production pattern of the production symbol) is determined, the 7-segment display 70 starts the variation display of the special symbol (identification symbol) and produces the production symbol display device 62. When the variation display of the effect symbol is started and the variation time specified by the determined variation pattern elapses, the special symbol and the effect symbol are stopped and displayed. The player's success / failure determination result (big hit lottery result) is notified to the player. The effect symbol display device 62 is arranged at a position approximately in the center of the surface (board surface) of the game board 26 so as to easily enter the player's field of view. On the other hand, the 7-segment display 70 is arranged at the end of the surface (board surface) of the game board 26 (the left end of the board surface in the present embodiment) so as not to easily enter the player's field of view. For this reason, it is common for a player to play a game while paying attention to the display content of the effect symbol display device 62.

  Then, the CPU 102A controls the payout of prize balls generated by the game balls entering into the sub-control board 106 that controls the change display and stop display of the above-described effect symbols, and various winning holes provided on the game board surface. The payout control board 104 for performing the control is directly controlled. Further, the CPU 102 </ b> A of the main control board 102 indirectly controls the effect display board 110, the amplifier board 112, the decoration drive board 114, and the effect button board 116 via the sub-control board 106.

  The ROM 102B of the main control board 102 stores a program for realizing control of the entire game executed by the CPU 102A.

  The main control board 102 is connected to the power supply board 190. When the operation of the pachinko machine 10 is started (power is turned on), a voltage is applied from the power supply board 190 to the main control board 102 and the control boards 104, 106, and 108. Further, when the operation of the pachinko machine 10 is stopped (power off), the application of voltage from the power supply board 190 to the main control board 102 and the control boards 104, 106, 108 is released.

  The power supply board 190 also controls the operation of the incandescent lamp 208. Specifically, the operation of the incandescent lamp 208 is started (power on) at the same time as the operation of the pachinko machine 10 is started (power on). The voltage application state continues until a predetermined time (for example, 1 hour) elapses after the operation of the incandescent lamp 208 (pachinko machine 10) is started. Here, the duration of the voltage application state of the incandescent lamp 208 may be set from the start of the operation (power on) of the pachinko machine 10 to the start of the game (immediately before the first game ball is fired). . Alternatively, the pachinko machine 10 may be operated by applying a voltage to the incandescent lamp 208 at a timing different from the timing at which the operation (power on) of the pachinko machine 10 is started. The power supply board 190 is electrically connected to an operation switch 192 for operating the incandescent lamp 208 to be activated or deactivated.

  In particular, the calorific value of the incandescent lamp 208 is preferably set so that the temperature of the tip 206B is in the range of 18 ° C. to 25 ° C. (the optimum temperature is 20 ° C. or around 20 ° C.). The amount of heat generated by the incandescent lamp 208 can be adjusted by controlling the voltage application time and the magnitude of the applied voltage from the power supply substrate 190 to the incandescent lamp 208 based on data specified in advance through experiments or the like. In addition, a temperature sensor is arranged in advance in the first storage room 200 or the tip portion 206B, and the temperature detected by the temperature sensor is fed back to the power supply board 190 to apply the voltage application time or application to the incandescent lamp 208. The magnitude of the voltage may be controlled.

  In addition, the power supply board 190 can operate the incandescent lamp 208 at a timing different from the operation start timing of the pachinko machine 10. In this case, a voltage can be applied to the incandescent lamp 208 by operating an operation switch 192 provided separately. For this reason, even if the operation of the incandescent lamp 208 is stopped after a predetermined time (for example, 1 hour) has elapsed after the pachinko machine 10 is operated, a voltage is applied to the incandescent lamp 208 by operating the operation switch 192. Can be activated. As a result, the incandescent lamp 208 can be operated in response to an emergency situation such as maintenance.

  Further, the main control board 102 is electrically connected to the start port switch 120, the big prize port switch 122, the gate switch 124, and the count switch 126 via the relay terminal plate 118, respectively.

  In addition, the main control board 102 is electrically connected to the start port solenoid 130, the big prize port solenoid 132, and the symbol display device 134 via the relay terminal plate 128, respectively. The 7-segment display board 68 is an embodiment of the symbol display device 134.

  The payout control board 104 is electrically connected to the glass frame switch 138, the external tank switch 140, and the tank switch 142 via the relay terminal plate 136, respectively. Further, the payout control board 104 is electrically connected to the error LED 146 via the relay terminal board 144. The payout control board 104 is electrically connected to the lower pan full tank switch 148. Further, the payout control board 104 is electrically connected to a ball rental display board 152 and a ball rental apparatus (CR unit) 154 via a relay terminal board 150, respectively.

  The ball rental display board 152 is electrically connected with a ball rental switch 156 and a return switch 158, respectively. The payout control board 104 is electrically connected to a payout device 161 having a payout motor 162 and a payout switch 164 via a relay terminal plate 160. Further, the payout control board 104 is electrically connected to the main control board 102 and the launch control board 108, respectively.

  The sub control board 106 is electrically connected to the effect display board 110, the amplifier board 112, the decoration drive board 114, and the effect button board 116, respectively.

  The sub-control board 106 controls game effects based on control signals from the main control board 102. The sub control board 106 includes a CPU 106A and a ROM 106B.

  The CPU 106 </ b> A of the sub control board 106 receives the control signal from the main control board 102 and controls each board such as the effect display board 110, the amplifier board 112, the decoration drive board 114, and the effect button board 116. The ROM 106B stores data necessary for controlling each board.

  As shown in FIG. 12, an effect display device 166 (62) and an effect display ROM 168 are electrically connected to the effect display board 110, respectively. In the effect display ROM 168, data (image data) of effect symbols that are displayed in a variable manner and stopped on the effect symbol display device 62 are stored. The effect symbol display device 62 is an embodiment of the effect display device 166.

  The amplifier board 112 is electrically connected to various speakers 170 (48) that output predetermined sound effects. The sub-speaker 48 is an embodiment of various speakers 170.

  In addition, various types of LEDs and lamps 172 (66) are electrically connected to the decorative driving board 114. The decoration driving board 114 receives a control signal from the sub-control board 106 and performs control related to game decoration. In addition, an operation switch 174 (40) is electrically connected to the effect button board 116. The lamps 66 are an embodiment of various LEDs / lamps 172. The effect button 40 is an embodiment of the operation switch 174.

  As shown in FIG. 13, a rotary solenoid 180, a firing stop switch 182, an angle sensor 183, and a touch switch 184 are electrically connected to the firing control board 108 via a firing drive board 178. ing. The result of detecting the rotation angle (rotation amount) of the launch handle 24 by the angle sensor 183 is output to the launch control board 108 via the launch drive board 178, and the launch control board 108 is based on this detection result. The drive control of the rotary solenoid 180 is executed via the firing drive board 178. As a result, it is possible to adjust the launch intensity of the game ball. Further, when the firing stop switch 182 is turned on, a firing stop signal related to the game ball firing stop is output to the launch control board 108, and the launch control board 108 stops driving the rotary solenoid 180 in response to the launch stop signal. To do. When the firing stop switch 182 is turned off, a firing signal for firing the game ball is output to the firing control board 108, and the firing control board 108 receives the launch signal and drives the rotary solenoid 180. Thereby, the launching or stopping of the game ball is controlled. Further, a ball feed solenoid 186 is electrically connected to the launch control board 108.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, when the pachinko machine 10 is operated (power on), a predetermined switch button (not shown) is pressed to turn the main control board 102 and other control boards from the power supply board 190. A voltage is applied to 104, 106, and 108. Thereby, the electronic control device of the pachinko machine 10 is activated, and the game can be started after a predetermined time has elapsed.

  Here, a voltage is applied from the power supply board 190 to the main control board 102 and the other control boards 104, 106, and 108, and simultaneously, a voltage is also applied to the incandescent lamp 208, and the incandescent lamp 208 is activated. . As a result, the incandescent lamp 208 generates heat, and this amount of generated heat accumulates in the internal space of the first storage room 200. In particular, since the operation of the incandescent lamp 208 can be started at the same timing as the operation start timing of the pachinko machine 10, no special operation for the operation of the incandescent lamp 208 is required, and the operation of the incandescent lamp 208 is automatically performed. It can be carried out. Here, the first storage room 200 is surrounded by a wall portion 202 and is covered with the upper plate portion 18 and the lower plate portion 20 of the front door 16, so that the first storage chamber 200 is in a completely closed state. Yes. For this reason, the amount of heat radiated from the incandescent lamp 208 is stored in the internal space of the first storage room 200 without leaking to the outside of the first storage room 200. Thereby, the temperature of the internal space of the 1st storage room 200 rises rapidly, and it heat-transfers to the arm member 206A and the tip part 206B of the hitting ball 206 through the air. As a result, the temperature of the arm member 206A and the tip portion 206B of the hitting ball 206 becomes higher than a predetermined temperature.

  Here, normally, in the case of another device, for example, a liquid crystal device, if it is in a closed room state, it tends to become a high temperature and causes a problem, so it tends to be avoided. For this reason, those skilled in the art usually do not design the heat to be stored. However, in this embodiment, the first storage room 200 is intentionally closed, and an incandescent lamp 208 is further provided in the closed room to increase the temperature rise effect. Then, by controlling the incandescent lamp 208 to turn off after a predetermined time has elapsed (after reaching a predetermined temperature), adverse effects due to high temperatures can be prevented.

  Here, the time during which voltage is applied from the power supply board 190 to the incandescent lamp 208 is set until a predetermined time (for example, 1 hour) elapses from the start of operation of the pachinko machine 10. And since the material of the tip part 206B of the hitting ball 206 is resin, the temperature of the tip part 206B particularly rises rapidly.

  In particular, by appropriately controlling the heat generation time or the amount of heat generated by the incandescent lamp 208 so that the temperature of the tip portion 206B is in the range of 18 ° C. to 25 ° C. (preferably 20 ° C.), the temperature of the tip portion 206B is always adjusted. , It can be maintained in the range of 18 ° C. to 25 ° C.

  In this way, by setting the temperature of the tip 206B in contact with the game ball when hitting the game ball in the range of 18 ° C. to 25 ° C., the strength of the ball flying when the game ball is launched is stable. To do. That is, if the tip portion 206B has a low temperature of less than 18 ° C., the coefficient of restitution of the tip portion 206B made of resin becomes small, causing a problem that it is difficult for the game ball to fly. On the other hand, if the tip portion 206B is higher than 25 ° C., the game ball is likely to fly too much and the tip portion 206B is deteriorated, resulting in inconvenience. Thus, by setting the temperature of the tip portion 206B in the range of 18 ° C. to 25 ° C., particularly by setting it to around 20 ° C., it is possible to maintain an appropriate strength of the ball jumping, and the tip portion The deterioration of 206B can also be prevented.

  Once the hitting ball basket 206 starts rotating and hits the game ball, the frictional heat generated by the rotation of the hitting ball basket 206 causes the temperature inside the first storage room 200 to be reduced. The temperature of the tip portion 206B increases. For this reason, the incandescent lamp 208 is heated only for the time from the start of the pachinko machine 10 to the start of the game ball hitting, so that the appropriate strength of the ball jumping from the start to the end of the game is obtained. Can be maintained.

  When the incandescent lamp 208 is operated in the first storage room 200 surrounded by the wall 202, the light from the incandescent lamp 208 diffuses into the internal space of the first storage room 200. Since this light does not leak from the first storage room 200, the illuminance of the internal space of the first storage room 200 increases. For this reason, the incandescent lamp 208 functions effectively as an emergency lamp for maintenance. As a result, when maintenance work is required for the game ball positioning mechanism 204, the hitting ball 206 for launching the game ball by the turning operation, the first stopper 210, and the second stopper 212, the operation switch 192 is operated to turn the incandescent lamp 208 on. By operating, the illuminance of the first storage room 200 can be secured. As a result, the maintenance work of the game ball positioning mechanism 204, the hitting ball 206 for launching the game ball by the turning operation, the first stopper 210, and the second stopper 212 can be performed smoothly. Thus, by providing the incandescent lamp 208 as a heat generating member, it can also be used as an emergency lamp for maintenance. As a result, it is not necessary to separately provide an emergency lamp in the first storage room 200, the number of parts in the internal space of the first storage room 200 can be reduced, and the volume of the internal space of the first storage room 200 can be reduced. it can.

Next, a pachinko machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the structure which overlaps with the structure of the pachinko machine of 1st Embodiment, and the description is abbreviate | omitted suitably.

  As shown in FIGS. 14 to 16, the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment has a second storage in addition to a configuration in which an incandescent lamp 208 (see FIGS. 4 and 5) is provided inside the first storage room 200. An incandescent lamp (second heating member) 224 is also provided inside the room 220. In addition, as shown in FIG. 14, the operation of the incandescent lamp 224 in the second storage room 200 is controlled by the power supply board 190. In addition, an operation switch 194 for operating or stopping the incandescent lamp 224 is electrically connected to the power supply board 190. For this reason, the incandescent lamp 224 in the second storage room 220 is applied with a voltage by the power supply board 190 separately from the operation of the pachinko machine 10 by operating the operation switch 194. Thereby, the power supply board 190 can operate the incandescent lamp 224 at a timing different from the operation start timing of the pachinko machine 10. For this reason, even if the operation of the incandescent lamp 224 is stopped after a predetermined time (for example, 1 hour) has elapsed after the pachinko machine 10 is operated, a voltage is applied to the incandescent lamp 224 by operating the operation switch 194. Can be activated. As a result, the incandescent lamp 224 can be operated in response to an emergency situation such as maintenance. In addition, about the structure of the 1st storage room 200, since it becomes the same structure as the pachinko machine of 1st Embodiment, description is abbreviate | omitted.

  Here, at the same time when the operation of the pachinko machine 10 is started (power on), in addition to the operation of the incandescent lamp 208 in the first storage room 200, the operation of the incandescent lamp 224 in the second storage room 220 is also started (power on). The voltage application state continues until a predetermined time (for example, 1 hour) elapses after the operation of the incandescent lamp 224 (pachinko machine 10) in the second storage room 220 is started. Here, the duration of the voltage application state of the incandescent lamp 224 in the second storage room 220 is from the start of the operation (power on) of the pachinko machine 10 until the game is started (immediately before the first game ball is fired). May be set. Moreover, you may make it operate by applying a voltage to the incandescent lamp 224 at a timing different from the timing at which the operation (power on) of the pachinko machine 10 is started.

  In particular, the amount of heat generated by the incandescent lamp 224 is such that the temperature of the internal space of the second storage room 220 (or the internal temperature of the rotary solenoid 180) is 18 ° C. or more and 25 ° C. or less (the optimum temperature is 20 ° C. or around 20 ° C.) It is preferable to set so that. The amount of heat generated by the incandescent lamp 224 can be adjusted by controlling the voltage application time and the magnitude of the applied voltage from the power supply substrate 190 to the incandescent lamp 224 based on data specified in advance through experiments or the like. In addition, a temperature sensor is arranged in advance on the surface of the second storage chamber 220 or the rotary solenoid 180, and the temperature detected by the temperature sensor is fed back to the power supply board 190, so that the voltage application time to the incandescent lamp 224, The magnitude of the applied voltage may be controlled.

  According to the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, the internal temperature of the second storage room 220 and the internal temperature of the rotary solenoid 180 can be increased by providing the incandescent lamp 224 in the second storage room 220 to generate heat. As a result, the coefficient of restitution of the resin parts constituting the rotary solenoid 180 increases, and the viscous resistance of the grease (lubricating oil) applied between the ball race 180E and the bearing ball 180H decreases. The operating efficiency of the rotary solenoid 180 can be increased. In other words, the rotary solenoid 180 is warmed up after the operation (power on) of the pachinko machine 10 is started until the operation of the rotary solenoid 180 is started. Then, the game starts with the rotary solenoid 180 warmed up.

  When the operation efficiency of the rotary solenoid 180 is increased, the rotating operation of the rotating shaft 180B becomes smooth, and the turning operation of the hitting ball 206 becomes smooth. For this reason, the rotation speed of the hitting ball 206 is stabilized, and the magnitude of the impact force applied to the game ball when hitting the game ball can be stabilized at a constant value. As a result, it is possible to moderately stabilize the strength of the game ball launched immediately after the game starts.

  Thus, by warming the rotary solenoid 180, the motion performance of the hitting ball 206 can be improved, and by stabilizing the impact force exerted on the game ball by the tip 206B of the hitting ball 206, Ball flight can be stabilized. In particular, the synergistic effect with the temperature control of the tip portion 206B makes it possible to significantly increase the stability of the game ball flying.

  Here, normally, in the case of another device, for example, a liquid crystal device, if it is in a closed room state, it tends to become a high temperature and causes a problem, so it tends to be avoided. For this reason, those skilled in the art usually do not design the heat to be stored. However, in this embodiment, the second storage room 220 is intentionally closed, and an incandescent lamp 224 is further provided in the closed room to increase the temperature rise effect. Then, after the elapse of a predetermined time (after reaching a predetermined temperature (for example, 25 ° C.)), the incandescent lamp 224 is controlled to be turned off, so that an adverse effect due to high temperature can be prevented.

  When the incandescent lamp 224 is operated in the second storage room 220 surrounded by the wall 202, the light from the incandescent lamp 224 diffuses into the internal space of the second storage room 220. Since this light does not leak from the second storage room 220, the illuminance of the internal space of the second storage room 220 is increased. For this reason, the incandescent lamp 224 functions effectively as an emergency lamp for maintenance. Thereby, when the maintenance work of the rotary solenoid 180 is required, the illuminance of the second storage room 220 can be ensured by operating the operation switch 194 to activate the incandescent lamp 224. As a result, the maintenance work of the rotary solenoid 180 can be performed smoothly. Thus, by providing the incandescent lamp 224 as a heat generating member, it can also be used as an emergency lamp for maintenance. As a result, it is not necessary to separately provide an emergency lamp in the second storage room 220, the number of parts in the internal space of the second storage room 220 can be reduced, and the volume of the internal space of the second storage room 220 can be reduced. it can.

Next, a pachinko machine according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the structure which overlaps with the structure of 1st Embodiment and a 2nd pachinko machine, and the description is abbreviate | omitted suitably.

  As shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the pachinko machine according to the third embodiment is similar to the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment in that incandescent lamps 208 and 224 are provided in the first storage room 200 and the second storage room 220, respectively. Is provided.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 17, a plurality of reflection mirrors 230 are arranged on the wall surface and bottom surface of each wall portion 202 of the first storage room 200. The reflection mirror 230 reflects the light emitted from the incandescent lamp 208 and irradiates the tip 206B of the hitting ball 206. As a result, the light emitted from the incandescent lamp 208 is diffused 360 degrees, but is reflected by the reflection mirror 230 so that a part of the light is applied to the arm member 206A and the tip portion 206B. Thereby, the rate of temperature increase of the tip portion 206B can be increased, and the operating time of the incandescent lamp 208 can be shortened. As a result, the time from the start of operation of the pachinko machine 10 to the start of the game can be greatly shortened.

  Further, the light diffused from the incandescent lamp 208 is reflected by the reflection mirror 230, whereby the illuminance of the internal space of the first storage room 200 can be increased. Thereby, maintenance work can be performed efficiently.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 18, a plurality of reflection mirrors 240 are arranged on the wall surface and bottom surface of each wall portion 222 of the second storage room 220. The reflection mirror 240 reflects the light emitted from the incandescent lamp 224 and irradiates the rotary solenoid 180. As a result, the light emitted from the incandescent lamp 224 is diffused 360 degrees, but is reflected by the reflection mirror 240, so that a part of the light is applied to the rotary solenoid 180. Thereby, the rate of temperature increase of the rotary solenoid 180 can be increased, and the operating time of the incandescent lamp 240 can be shortened. As a result, the time from the start of operation of the pachinko machine 10 to the start of the game can be greatly shortened.

  In addition, the light diffused from the incandescent lamp 224 is reflected by the reflection mirror 240, whereby the illuminance of the internal space of the second storage room 220 can be increased. Thereby, maintenance work can be performed efficiently.

  In each of the above embodiments, an example of vertical launch in which a launching device is provided on the left side of the pachinko machine in front view is taken, but the present invention is not limited to vertical launch. For example, as shown in FIG. 19, the present invention can be easily applied to a pachinko machine provided with a launcher on the right side when viewed from the front.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, an example of an incandescent lamp is taken as the heat generating member, but the present invention is not limited to the incandescent lamp. For example, you may use a heating wire and a nichrome wire. In this case, the storage space can be reduced as compared with the incandescent lamp. Furthermore, you may make it supply warm air to a closed room (the 1st storage room 200 and the 2nd storage room 220) via a nozzle (illustration omitted) as a heat generating member. In addition, an inflow pipe (not shown) may be provided in the closed room (the first storage room 200 and the second storage room 220) so that hot water flows.

  In each of the above embodiments, a ball hitting bar made of rubber or resin is most effective, but a ball hitting bar other than rubber or resin is also applicable. For example, a hitting ball is a spring.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view in the state where the front frame, the inner frame, and the outer frame of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention are opened. It is a front view of the state where the game board was attached to the inner frame of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram when the hitting ball basket arranged in the 1st storage part formed in the inner frame of the gaming machine concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention is in an initial state. It is a block diagram when a hitting ball arranged in a first storage portion formed on the inner frame of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention launches a game ball. It is a partial perspective view of the state where the 1st storage part formed in the inner frame of the gaming machine concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention was obstructed by the front door. It is a block diagram of the launching device provided in the inner frame of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram of the state by which the drive source (rotary solenoid) is arrange | positioned at the 2nd accommodating part formed in the inner frame of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a partial perspective view of the state where the 2nd storage part formed in the inner frame of the gaming machine concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention was obstructed with the back board of the outer frame. It is a block diagram of the drive source (rotary solenoid) arrange | positioned at the 2nd accommodating part formed in the inner frame of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a part of electronic control apparatus of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram for demonstrating the sub control board which comprises the electronic controller of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram for demonstrating the launch control board which comprises the electronic control apparatus of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a part of electronic control apparatus of the game machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram of the state by which the drive source (rotary solenoid) is arrange | positioned at the 2nd accommodating part formed in the inner frame of the game machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a partial perspective view of the state where the 2nd storage part formed in the inner frame of the game machine concerning a 2nd embodiment of the present invention was obstructed by the back board of the outer frame. It is a block diagram when the hitting ball arranged in the 1st storage part formed in the inner frame of the gaming machine concerning a 3rd embodiment of the present invention is in an initial state. It is a block diagram of the state by which the drive source (rotary solenoid) is arrange | positioned at the 2nd accommodating part formed in the inner frame of the game machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the state where the game board was attached to the inner frame of the game machine used as the modification of each embodiment of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols

10 Pachinko machines (game machines)
26 game board 28 game area 14 inner frame (frame body)
180 Rotary solenoid (drive source, launcher)
190 Power supply board (Power supply part)
200 First storage room (first storage section)
206 Hitting Ball (Launching Device)
208 Incandescent lamp (first heating element)
220 Second storage room (second storage section)
224 Incandescent lamp (second heating element)

Claims (4)

A gaming machine comprising: a frame body to which a game board in which a game area is formed is attached; and a launching device that adjusts an output for launching a game ball to the game area provided in the frame body,
On the front side of the frame body is formed a first storage portion whose periphery is partitioned by a wall portion,
The launcher includes a ball striking ball that is provided inside the first storage portion and rotates to hit a game ball,
A gaming machine, wherein the first storage portion is provided with a first heat generating member for heating the hitting ball basket. On the rear surface side of the frame body, a second storage portion whose periphery is partitioned by a wall portion is formed,
The launch device includes a drive source that is provided inside the second storage portion and rotates the hitting ball,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a second heat generating member that heats the drive source is provided in the second storage portion. A power supply unit for operating the first heat generating member and the second heat generating member;
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the power supply unit operates the first heat generating member and the second heat generating member for a predetermined time after the operation of the gaming machine is started to generate heat.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the first heat generating member and the second heat generating member are incandescent lamps.

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