JP5099672B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine (generally also referred to as a “pachinko machine”) or a spinning-type gaming machine (generally also referred to as a “pachislot machine”).

  Conventionally, in game machines such as pachinko machines, game boards having a game area into which game media such as game balls are driven are provided with obstacle nails, windmills, winning holes, etc. at appropriate locations within the game area. In addition, an out-out port is provided for discharging game media that have not been accepted into the winning port etc. to the outside of the game area. Further, the game board has a frame-shaped central accessory having a stage capable of rolling the game medium in the left-right direction in the game area, and is displayed through the frame of the central bonus. There is provided an effect display device in which various effect images can be visually recognized.

  In this type of gaming machine, a start opening is arranged below the stage in the central bonus, and when a game medium wins the start opening (start winning prize), a predetermined lottery is performed, and based on the lottery result After a plurality of symbol sequences displayed on the effect display device fluctuate, if a symbol combination of each symbol sequence stops with a predetermined combination that suggests that a jackpot has been drawn, a prize is awarded to the grand prize winning opening with a predetermined pattern. A game where a possible big hit game (advantageous game state) occurs is known (for example, Patent Documents 1 to 3).

JP 2002-210128 A JP 2006-230644 A JP 2006-280750 A

  However, in a conventional gaming machine, it is conceivable that the effect display device (effect display means) is enlarged so that the player's interest can be enhanced by the effect image. In this case, the effect image is easy to see. In comparison, the part where the game media actually flows down becomes narrower and harder to see, making it easier to overlook where the game media can be received at the prize opening, starting port, etc. There is a problem that the game of the player cannot be enjoyed and the interest of the player is lowered.

  Therefore, in view of the above situation, the present invention has an object to provide a gaming machine that can prevent a player's interest from deteriorating by delighting a production image without deteriorating the original enjoyment of the gaming machine using gaming media. It is what.

Mean 1: In the gaming machine,
“A support member whose outer shape is rectangular,
The support member is supported upward from the vertical center of the support member, and has a display area that is substantially the same size as the half of the support member divided from the vertical center, and a predetermined effect image can be displayed in the display area. Production display means;
A game having a game area that is detachably supported by the support member at a position behind the display area of the effect display means and below the effect display means and into which a game medium is driven by a player's operation. The board,
A receiving port disposed in the gaming area of the gaming board and capable of receiving gaming media;
A payout means for paying out a predetermined number of game media in response to the reception of the game media at the receiving port;
A board screen display means for displaying a game board screen image on the effect display means using at least an obstacle nail design and an entrance design, and a game medium design moving on the game board screen image by the board screen display means within the game area The game medium symbol that can be displayed on the basis of the game medium that has been struck, and that is received in the entrance symbol on the game board screen based on the reception of the game medium in the entrance is displayed on the effect display means. A game medium symbol display means, and at least an effect display control means capable of controlling display of an effect image including the game board face image and the game medium symbol.

  Here, the “supporting member” may be any member that can fix or support at least the effect display means or the game board directly or indirectly to an island facility such as a game hall. "Outer frame", "main body frame attached to the outer frame so as to be openable and closable", and the like.

  Examples of the “effect display means” include “Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)”, “EL Display”, “Plasma Display”, “CRT”, “Laser Display”, and the like. It is desirable to use a thin display means. In addition, as the size of the effect display means, “the size of the outline of the gaming machine over almost the entire lateral direction”, “the larger than the gaming area”, “the same size as the gaming area” , Etc. Further, different images may be seen depending on the viewing direction with respect to the effect display means.

  In addition, the “game board” includes “a game board in which a game area is formed on the front side and the rear side is not visible”, “a game board in which a game area is formed on the front side and the rear side is visible”, and “the rear side is visible. A game board in which a game area is formed in the front and rear, and the like. The size of the game board is “same size as a conventional game board”, “same size as the effect display means”, “smaller than the effect display means” , Etc. As for the size of the game board, it is desirable that the height of the game area is at least 300 mm or more, and if it is lower than this, the shortest time from when the game medium is driven into the game area until it is discharged This is because the game may become too short to make the player enjoy the movement of the game medium.

  In addition, the “reception entrance” includes “a prize opening where a game medium can be accepted at all times (general prize opening)”, “a variable prize opening where the probability of accepting a game medium changes”, “a probability of receiving a variable prize opening” "Chuckers that make a normal lottery to change the game", "A big winning opening that allows game media to be received in a predetermined pattern by the occurrence of an advantageous game state (for example, a big hit game state)", "A lottery that produces an advantageous game state" Starting port to be performed ", and the like.

  In addition, examples of the “acceptance symbol” include “general winning symbol”, “variable winning symbol”, “big winning symbol”, “starting symbol”, “chucker symbol”, and the like.

  By the way, a predetermined light-emitting decorative body is arranged on the front surface of the gaming machine separately from the effect display means, and when the game medium is received at a receiving port such as a prize opening or a start port, the predetermined light-emitting decorative body emits light, It is conceivable to make the player recognize that the game medium has been received at the entrance. However, in this case, since the light-emitting decorative body emits light after the game medium is received at the reception port, there is a problem that it is impossible to solve the problem of missing the place where the game medium is received at the reception port.

  On the other hand, in the conventional gaming machine, the effect image of the effect display means is displayed through the frame of the central actor, and the game medium is mainly in the center in order to avoid the game medium that has been struck from interfering with the effect image. As the effect display means is enlarged, the central actor becomes larger and the part where the game medium flows down becomes narrower, and the movement of the game medium becomes small and monotonous. In addition, there is a problem that the game inherent in the gaming machine cannot be enjoyed due to the movement of the game medium and the interest of the player is lowered.

  On the other hand, the game board is made of a transparent member, and the effect display means is arranged on the rear side of the game board, and the entrances such as a prize opening and the start opening are provided in front of the effect image in the effect display means. It is conceivable to arrange it, and this makes it possible to increase the size of the effect display means while sufficiently securing a part where the game medium flows down, and the entrance enters the field of view of the player who is viewing the effect image In this way, it is possible to make it difficult to overlook where the game medium is received at the reception port. However, in this case, since the game medium flows down in front of the effect image, the effect image is blocked by the flowing game medium, and it becomes difficult to see, or the game medium becomes difficult to see due to the light emission and coloring of the effect image, There is a possibility that the game medium and the effect image interfere with each other, and either or both of them are difficult to see and the player's interest is reduced.

  Further, in a gaming machine having a transparent gaming board, a game area is arranged in front of the effect display means, and the game medium flows down in front of the effect image displayed on the effect display means. When the variable display of the symbol sequence is started, the player's interest shifts to the effect image rather than the game medium. At that time, the game medium passes in front of the effect image, and the effect is produced by the game medium. As the image flickers and the production image becomes difficult to see, and the game media passing through the front side of the production image enters the field of view, it becomes difficult to concentrate on the production image displayed with concern about the game media, and the interest is reduced. There is a problem.

  Furthermore, in a gaming machine having a transparent gaming board, it is necessary to form a space between the gaming board and the effect display means for discharging gaming media won in various winning openings arranged on the front side of the gaming board. Therefore, depending on the space and the thickness of the game board, the distance from the player to the game medium in the game area and the distance to the effect display means are different from each other. Therefore, since the focal length of the eyeball is different between the effect image and the game medium, as described above, if the game medium passing through the front side of the effect image enters the field of view and is concerned, the effect image and the game medium are unconsciously changed. There is also a problem that the focal point shifts between them, and the eyeball becomes tired at an early stage and the interest in the game is reduced.

  Therefore, even if the game board is made transparent and a large effect display means is arranged on the rear side thereof, the game medium flowing down the game area of the game board and the effect image of the effect display device do not interfere with each other. It is necessary to separate the part where the medium flows down and the part where the effect image is displayed, and the same problem as in the conventional gaming machine having the central role in the gaming area described above occurs.

  In addition, in the case of a thing with a central character or a transparent game board, it is necessary to separate the part where the game medium flows down and the part where the effect image is displayed in the game area, so a large effect image can be displayed. When displayed, the part where the game medium flows down becomes narrow, the problem that the movement of the game medium becomes small and monotonous occurs, and conversely, when the part where the game medium flows down is widened, the effect image displayed becomes small, There arises a problem that it is difficult to see the effect image. As a result, in order to solve both problems, the ratio of the portion where the game medium flows down and the portion where the effect image is displayed within the gaming area falls within a predetermined range. However, the game machine has a similar ratio, and it becomes a rutted thing that cannot be used in place of other game machines, which may reduce the interest of the player.

  For this reason, it is conceivable to increase the size of the game board so that the game area is wider than before and to solve the above-mentioned problems. However, in this case, since it is necessary for a gaming machine to be fixed to an existing island facility such as a gaming hall, there is a limit to increasing the size of the gaming board, which solves the above problems. In addition, it was difficult to improve the interest of the player.

  According to the configuration of the means 1, the gaming machine has a rectangular outer shape support member and a display area having a size substantially the same as a size obtained by dividing the support member into half in the vertical direction and supported upward from the vertical center of the support member. An effect display means capable of displaying the effect image, and a game board having a game area in which a game medium is driven and detachably supported by the support member at a position behind the display area and below the effect display means. A receiving port arranged in the gaming area and capable of receiving gaming media, a payout means for paying out a predetermined number of gaming media in response to the receiving of gaming media into the receiving port, and at least an obstacle nail design and a receiving design Based on the reception of the game medium at the entrance, the display can be based on the board medium display means for displaying the game board screen using the game machine, and the game medium graphic that moves on the game board screen. Entrance design A game media symbol display means for displaying the game media symbols acceptable, is obtained by including a controllable effect display control means displaying the effect image includes at least game board image and a game medium pattern.

  As a result, the upper half of the support member, that is, the entire upper half of the gaming machine is used as an effect display means, and a game area (game board) is arranged on the lower side of the game. When the game medium is received at the entrance, an effect image in which the game medium symbol is received is displayed on the entrance symbol on the game board screen displayed on the effect display means, and a real game is displayed. Even if you miss the place where the medium is received at the entrance, you can see it as a production image, so you can enjoy the original game of the game machine in a pseudo manner, without reducing the original enjoyment of the game machine with the game medium It is possible to entertain the effect image and prevent the player's interest from deteriorating.

  When the player types the game medium into the game area, a game medium pattern that moves (flows down) on the game board screen displayed on the effect display means is displayed, and the game medium is accepted at the entrance. And a predetermined number of game media are paid out, and the game media symbol is displayed on the entrance symbol on the game board screen in accordance with the acceptance, so that the movement of the game media in the game area on the game board is In the display area of the effect display means, it will be displayed as an effect image in a pseudo manner, and by simply looking at the effect display means, the movement of the game medium can be simulated and the effect display is displayed on the upper half of the gaming machine. Even if the game board is arranged in the lower half to attract more interest to the effect display means than the game area, the effect is produced without reducing the original enjoyment of the game machine by the game medium. Player's interest to delight image can be prevented from being lowered.

  In addition, since the game medium is displayed as a graphic like a game medium symbol with respect to the effect image of the effect display means, the distance from the player to the effect image of the effect display means and the game medium symbol is the same distance. It is possible to make it difficult for focus movement to occur, and to prevent the player from getting tired early and deteriorating the interest. In addition, since the game medium is displayed as a symbol, it can be easily associated with other displayed effect images (effect symbols) (for example, lighting conditions and color schemes), and the game medium symbols and effect symbols can be viewed. It is possible to prevent the player from becoming less interested and to prevent the player's interest from decreasing.

  Further, the game area of the game board is arranged behind the display area of the effect display means, that is, the display area is arranged in front of the game area, and the effect display means is arranged behind the game board. Since the effect display means is arranged at a position closer to the player as compared with the conventional gaming machine, the effect image displayed on the effect display means can be made easier to see, and the effect image is more effective. In addition to being able to be displayed, it can be a gaming machine whose appearance is clearly different from the conventional gaming machine, and can attract the player's interest strongly.

  Further, since the game board having the game area is arranged below the effect display means, even if the game medium is driven into the game area while the effect image is displayed, the effect image is disturbed by the game medium. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the interest from deteriorating by focusing on the production image. In addition, even if a game medium is typed in the game area, the effect image on the effect display means does not become difficult to see, so the game medium can be continuously operated even during the effect image display, and can be stopped by the player. It is possible to avoid hitting.

  In addition, since the conventional gaming machine is a gaming machine in which only a large screen effect display means is arranged at a position where a gaming area where gaming media flow down is arranged, the appearance has a strong impact that is completely different from conventional gaming machines. This machine can be differentiated by its appearance and can be identified at a glance even from a distance, which can strongly attract the player's interest to the game machine of this means, A gaming machine of this means can be selected as a gaming machine to play from among certain gaming machines.

  In addition, since it is possible to display an effect image that is approximately half the size of the entire gaming machine, the force of the effect image displayed on the large screen can be further increased, and the effect image can be more enjoyed. It is possible to attract the player's interest more strongly and to concentrate on the effect image and to suppress the player's interest from being lowered.

  Furthermore, since the effect display means becomes a large screen and the player's interest can be strongly attracted by the effect display means, it is difficult to notice the game medium in the game area unless it is particularly consciously viewed in the game area, and the lottery result It is possible to prevent distraction by the game medium in the game area during display of the corresponding effect image, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest. In addition, since the game display area is consciously viewed with respect to the effect display means, it is possible to suppress unintentional movement of the line of sight and focus movement, and eyeball fatigue occurs early and the interest is reduced. Can be prevented.

  The above-mentioned effect display control means controls the game contents (for example, the control of the payout means, the detection of the reception of the game medium at the receiving entrance (winning entrance, big winning entrance, starting entrance, etc.), the variable winning entrance It is desirable to prepare a board (for example, a peripheral board) different from the main board to be controlled, open / close control of the prize winning opening, etc., thereby displaying an effect image requiring complicated control processing. However, it is possible to prevent an increase in the load on the main board and affect the game contents, and it is possible to smoothly advance the game and display a desired effect image. It is possible to prevent the interest from deteriorating.

  In addition, it is desirable to allow the game media to flow down in almost the entire game area of the game board. By arranging the game board in the lower half of the game machine, the game board can be downsized and the game area can be reduced. Even so, the game medium can flow down in the entire area, so that the stay time of the game medium in the game area can be made as long as possible and the movement of the game medium is made as large as possible. It is possible to sufficiently enjoy not only the effect image but also the movement of the game medium and prevent the interest from deteriorating.

Means 2: In the constitution of means 1,
“Starting port as the receiving port in which the game medium driven into the gaming area can be received;
Lottery means for lottery of a predetermined lottery result in response to acceptance of a game medium at the start port;
When the lottery result of the lottery means satisfies a predetermined condition and an effect image suggesting the lottery result is displayed on the effect display means by the effect display control means, an advantageous game state in which the player is advantageous Advantageous game state generating means for generating;
And further comprising a grand prize winning opening as the receiving port that allows a game medium to be received when the advantageous gaming state is generated by the advantageous gaming state generating means,
The effect display control means includes:
A plurality of lottery symbol sequences consisting of a plurality of lottery symbols are variably displayed in accordance with the lottery result of the lottery means so as to relate to the display of the game medium symbol to the entrance symbol by the game medium symbol display means. And a lottery symbol variation display means for sequentially stopping and displaying the lottery symbol sequence after the display and suggesting the lottery result based on the combination of the lottery symbols that have been stopped and displayed.

  Here, “so that it is related to the reception display of the game media symbol on the entrance symbol” means “the lottery symbol is variably displayed almost simultaneously with the start of the reception display of the game media symbol on the reception symbol”, For example, “the lottery symbol is variably displayed after a display indicating that the game medium symbol is accepted at the entrance symbol”.

  In addition, the “variable display” includes “display by vibrating the symbol”, “display by moving the symbol”, “display by deforming the symbol”, “display by changing the color of the symbol”, “ Displaying a pattern or the like by appropriately combining vibration, movement, deformation, and discoloration ”.

  The “advantageous game state” means a state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state, and can be exemplified by the following various states.

(1) In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, the entrance (winning port) that is driven to open and close is repeatedly opened and closed a predetermined number of times, or continuously opened for a predetermined time or until a predetermined number of game balls are won. A state in which a large amount of game media (game balls) easily enter the entrance (so-called “hit state”).

(2) In a game machine such as a pachinko, a so-called “probability fluctuation state” in which a winning probability of a lottery for a big hit is set higher than usual and a probability that a big hit state is generated is set higher than usual.

(3) In a game machine such as a pachinko machine, a lottery starting device for lottery that makes a lottery to determine whether or not a big hit state is generated by entry (winning) or passing of game media is easier to enter game media than usual. A state in which a lottery lottery is performed more frequently than usual, that is, a so-called “time reduction state”.

(4) In a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine, a state in which the reels are easily stopped in a mode of paying out medals as game media during a predetermined game, a so-called “bonus game state”.

(5) In a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine, a state in which the reels can be stopped with a bonus symbol which is a condition for making the next game state a bonus game state, a so-called “bonus establishment state”.

(6) In a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine, a state that assists the formation of a combination by guiding a reel stop order and symbols for establishing a combination for a predetermined number of games, so-called “assist game state” .

(7) In a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine, a so-called “probability fluctuation state” in which the probability that a bonus state such as a bonus game state, a bonus establishment state, or an assist game state occurs is higher than usual.

  According to the configuration of the means 2, the game machine has a start port as a receiving port, a lottery unit for drawing a predetermined lottery result in response to receiving a game medium into the start port, and the lottery result satisfies a predetermined condition. In addition, an advantageous game state generating means for generating an advantageous gaming state when an effect image indicating a lottery result is displayed on the effect display means, and an entrance capable of receiving a game medium when the advantageous gaming state is generated. In addition to having a big prize opening, the production display control means can select from a plurality of lottery symbols according to the lottery results so as to relate to the reception display of the game media symbol to the reception symbol (starting mouth symbol). A lottery symbol variation display means is further provided which displays a plurality of lottery symbol sequences in a variable manner and then sequentially stops and displays the lottery symbol sequences and suggests a lottery result by a combination of the lottery symbols that are stopped and displayed.

  Thus, when a game medium is received at the start port arranged in the game area, a predetermined number of game media are paid out and a predetermined lottery result is drawn, while the effect display means displays the start port of the game medium. When an effect image for accepting a game medium symbol is displayed on the entrance symbol (starting mouth symbol) upon receipt of the event, and a plurality of lottery symbols are variably displayed as the effect image is displayed, a lottery symbol set is displayed. If the combination is displayed in order to stop and the combination that satisfies the lottery results, and the stop condition is displayed in a combination that satisfies the predetermined condition, the winning game opening and closing operation in a predetermined pattern (big win game) ) Occurs, and a gaming machine in which a predetermined number of gaming media are paid out in response to the receipt of gaming media into the big prize opening, and the lottery symbols are stopped and displayed in a combination that suggests the occurrence of an advantageous gaming state. On whether, it is possible to suspense-pounding, interest to increase the player's expectation it can be prevented from being lowered.

  Further, when a game medium is received at the start port, a plurality of lottery symbol sequences start to be displayed in a variation on the effect display means, so that it can be a gaming machine having a feeling similar to a conventional gaming machine. It is possible to prevent the player who is used to the game from feeling uncomfortable and to prevent the interest in the game from deteriorating.

  In addition, when a game medium is received at the start opening, a big winning opening, etc., a predetermined number of gaming media are paid out and a profit is given to the player, so that an advantageous gaming state in which the big winning opening can be received is being generated. Therefore, the player's interest will inevitably move to the big prize opening in the game area, and even if the game area is placed at a relatively difficult position compared to the effect display means, the player's interest is reduced. It is possible to continue the game without any problems and to concentrate on the display by the effect display means arranged at an easy-to-see position before the advantageous game state occurs, that is, during the display of the effect image related to the lottery. It is possible to entertain more and prevent the player's interest from deteriorating.

  In addition, when a lottery symbol cannot be displayed in a variable state, such as when a lottery symbol is displayed in a variable state or when an advantageous game state is being generated, a lottery for the starting prize will be given if the game medium is received at the starting port. The start of symbol variation display may be suspended until a new lottery symbol can be variably displayed. This can prevent the player's interest from deteriorating. It should be noted that it is desirable to provide an upper limit (for example, four or eight) for the number of start winnings held, thereby reducing the burden on the hall where the gaming machine is installed.

  In addition, a big winning award symbol is displayed on the game board screen of the effect display means, and when an advantageous gaming state occurs, the gaming media symbol is a big prize according to the acceptance of the gaming medium to the big winning award in the gaming area. An effect image that can be accepted into the mouth design may be displayed, so that even if the game medium is not accepted into the actual winning prize opening, the effect image can be simulated and experienced. It is possible to expect an effect that makes it difficult to keep an eye on the image and enhance the interest.

Means 3: In the constitution of means 2,
“The lottery symbol variation means of the effect display control means is
A state in which the lottery symbols of the plurality of lottery symbol sequences can be recognized after the display of the game medium symbols by the game medium symbol display means is accepted into the receiving entrance symbol until the game media symbols are accepted. And when the game medium symbol is received by the receiving symbol, the lottery symbols of the plurality of lottery symbol sequences are changed to a state where it is difficult to recognize. ”

  Here, “change to a state where it becomes difficult to recognize the lottery symbol” means that the meaning of the symbol of the lottery symbol (eg, character, symbol, figure, animal, character, etc.) changes to a state where it is difficult to recognize. Yes, it is to move the lottery pattern at a high speed, to change the shape, or to change the color.

  By the way, when the display of variation of the lottery symbol is started after the game media symbol is received in the entrance symbol, the game media symbol is received in the effect display means when the game media is received in the entrance in the game area. Since the display of the lottery symbol starts after the display of the effect image received in the entrance symbol is finished, the time from when the game medium is actually received to the entrance gate until the variation display of the lottery symbol starts However, it is less likely to give a sense of incongruity to a player who only sees a production image, but for a player who has witnessed a place where game media is actually received in the game area. It seems that it takes a long time to start the fluctuation display of the lottery symbol, and it gives an uncomfortable feeling of anxiety, such as the occurrence of a malfunction. There is a fear that reducing the.

  According to the configuration of the means 3, the lottery symbol change unit can recognize lottery symbols of a plurality of lottery symbol sequences from the start of the display that the game media symbol is accepted into the entrance symbol until the game media symbol is accepted. When the game medium symbol is received in the entrance symbol, the lottery symbols of the plurality of lottery symbol sequences are changed to a state where it is difficult to recognize.

  As a result, when the game medium is received at the entrance, and the display of the effect image in which the game medium symbol is received at the entrance design is started in the effect display means, the lottery design that has been stopped is displayed at the same time. When the meaning is recognizable, a variable display (for example, a display so that the lottery symbol slightly fluctuates) is started, and when the game media symbol is accepted in the entrance symbol, the lottery symbol is displayed in the same manner as the conventional variable display. It is possible to display in a variable manner, and even if a player witnesses that a game medium is received at the entrance in the game area, the lottery symbols will be displayed without delay, giving a sense of incongruity. Can be suppressed, and the interest in games can be prevented from decreasing.

  In addition, for a player who has not noticed that the game medium has been received at the entrance, the lottery design is not greatly changed and can be recognized until the game media design is received at the entrance design. Because it is displayed in a variable manner, it becomes difficult to notice that the variable display of the lottery symbol has started, and it is possible to entertain the production image in which the game media symbol is accepted in the entrance symbol without a sense of incongruity, and the interest is reduced. Can be prevented.

  The lottery symbol variation display means first obtains the first variation time based on the lottery result of the lottery related to the start winning to the starting port as the receiving port. During this period, the lottery symbols are displayed in a visibly visible state, and when this first variation time elapses, the lottery symbols are variably displayed in a difficult-to-view state during the second variation time, and then the lottery results are suggested. In combination, the lottery symbols may be stopped and displayed, and during this first variation time, the game medium symbol display means may display an effect image in which the game medium symbols are accepted into the reception symbol. As a result, the lottery symbols and the game medium symbols can be displayed independently at predetermined times such as the first variation time and the second variation time, and the lottery symbol variation display means and the game medium symbol display means are mutually connected. There is no need for association, each configuration can be simplified, and the load on display of the effect image can be reduced.

Means 4: In any one configuration from means 1 to means 3,
“It further comprises an entry detection means capable of detecting a game medium that has entered the game area of the game board,
Based on the detection of the entry detecting means, the game medium symbols are displayed on the game board screen by the game medium symbol display means ”.

  By the way, as a method of displaying a game medium symbol on the game board screen of the effect display means based on the game medium driven into the game area, the operation means (operation handle) for operating the game medium is operated. Based on this, it is conceivable to display game media symbols. However, in this case, the game medium does not necessarily enter the game area by the operation of the operation means, and the game medium symbol may be displayed even though the game medium does not enter the game area. There is a risk that it may distrust people and reduce their interest.

  According to the structure of the means 4, it further comprises an entry detection means capable of detecting a game medium that has entered the game area, and displays a game medium symbol on the game board screen based on the detection of the entry detection means. It is.

  Thus, the game medium symbol is displayed on the game board screen of the effect display means after the entry detection means detects that the game medium has entered the game area. It is possible to prevent the display of the game media symbol even though the player has not entered, and to improve the reliability of the game media symbol displayed on the game board screen, and to suppress distrust to the player. Can be prevented from decreasing.

Means 5: In any one configuration from means 1 to means 4,
“A main board having at least payout control means for controlling game contents and controlling the payout means;
It is controlled based on an instruction from the main board and further includes a peripheral board provided with at least the effect display control means ”.

  According to the configuration of the means 5, the main board having at least payout control means for controlling the game content and controlling the payout means, and the peripheral board at least having the effect display control means controlled based on an instruction from the main board Are further provided.

  Thereby, since the control of the effect image displayed on the effect display means is controlled by the peripheral board different from the main board that controls the game content, the load on the main board can be reduced and the effect image can be reduced. Display of the game content can delay the processing of the game content (for example, payout processing) and prevent the responsiveness of the game from falling, and the player can entertain both the performance image and the game content, thereby reducing the interest. Can be prevented.

  In addition, the display of the effect image is controlled on a peripheral board different from the main board, so that the main board can be moved on the game board screen without applying a load, or the entrance according to the acceptance to the entrance. Because it is possible to display effect images that require complex control, such as display of game media symbols that are accepted into the symbol and fluctuation display of lottery symbols, it is possible to display more realistic and powerful effect images It is possible to enhance the interest of the player.

  In addition, since the control of the effect image is performed on the peripheral board, when changing the model, it is possible to display a different effect image by simply replacing the peripheral board while leaving the main board as it is. Such costs can be reduced, and it is possible to easily cope with model changes.

  In addition, at least one of the main board and the peripheral board may be fixed to the game board so that it can be attached and detached together with the game board. Thereby, the main board and the peripheral board can be exchanged at the same time when the game board is exchanged by changing the model. It is possible to simplify the trouble of changing the model.

Means 6: In the configuration of means 5,
“The main board further includes the lottery means and the advantageous gaming state generation means”.

  According to the configuration of the means 6, the main board is further provided with a lottery means and an advantageous game state generating means.

  Thereby, since the main board controls the lottery by the start winning prize and the occurrence of the advantageous gaming state by the lottery, it is possible to prevent the responsiveness of the game contents from being lowered and from the peripheral board. Even if the effect image can be eliminated as much as possible and the advanced effect image is displayed, the occurrence of the lottery and the advantageous game state can be prevented from being delayed, and both the effect image and the game are surely enjoyed, It can be more interesting.

Means 7: In any one configuration from means 1 to means 6,
“The effect display means is such that the display area is wider than the game area of the game board”.

  According to the configuration of the means 7, the display area of the effect image on the effect display means is made wider than the game area of the game board. Thereby, in the gaming machine, an effect image wider than the game area is displayed, so that the player's interest can be more strongly directed to the effect image of the effect display means than the game area, and the game medium in the game area can be Even if it enters the field of view, it is possible to prevent the game medium from being anxious, and it is possible to concentrate on the displayed effect image and prevent the player's interest from deteriorating.

Means 8: In any one configuration from means 1 to means 7,
“The game board is approximately half the height of the support member”.

  According to the configuration of the means 8, the height of the game board is approximately half the height of the support member. As a result, it is possible to make the game board about half as large as the game board in the conventional game machine, and to make it a small game board against the trend of the trend of game boards becoming larger year by year. Therefore, for a player familiar with a gaming machine equipped with a game board of a conventional size, it appears as a novel thing and can attract the player's attention. Moreover, since the strength is relatively high if the thickness is comparable to that of a conventional game board, the durability of the game board can be improved.

  In addition, since the game board can be made smaller than the conventional game board, the distance from the supply position for supplying game media into the game area to the winning opening such as the start opening and the big winning opening is the same as that of the conventional game. It is relatively close to the board and can make the player think that it is a “game board that is easy to aim for a prize opening”, which can increase the expectation of this gaming machine, and a number of gaming machines This gaming machine can be selected from the above and can be played on this gaming machine.

  Furthermore, since the size of the game board is approximately half of the height of the support member, that is, approximately half of the height of the gaming machine, the game area of the game board can be prevented from becoming too small. It is possible to prevent the game media from being discharged from the inside at an early stage and to sufficiently move the game media to entertain the original game of the gaming machine using the game media, thereby preventing the interest from deteriorating.

  Moreover, since the game board is made smaller than the conventional game machine, it is possible to reduce the material required for the game board, and it is possible to flow to the existing production line and there is no need to create a new production line. Therefore, it can suppress that a cost increases generally. Further, since the game board is reduced in size, it is lighter and easier to handle, so that the assembly work of the game board, the attachment work to the gaming machine, and the like can be facilitated, and workability can be improved.

Means 9: In any one configuration from means 1 to means 8,
“A front door member that covers the front side of the support member below the effect display means and that allows the player to visually recognize the game area of the game board and is supported by the support member so as to be opened and closed. It is further provided. "

  Here, as the “front door member”, “a window portion is formed at a position corresponding to the game area of the game board and a transparent plate such as a glass plate is provided so as to close the window portion” , “A game area that is made visible by being formed entirely of a transparent member”, and the like.

  According to the structure of the means 9, it further includes a front door member that covers the front side lower than the effect display means and is supported by the support member so as to be opened and closed so that the game area can be visually recognized. . In other words, the front door member that can be opened and closed is provided on the front side of the gaming machine, and the size of the front door member is made larger than the front of the gaming machine except for the effect display means.

  As a result, the size of the front door member corresponding to the front frame of the conventional gaming machine is reduced, so that less material or the like is required for the front door member, and the cost for manufacturing the front door member can be reduced. . Further, since the front side of the gaming area is covered by the front door member, it is possible to prevent an illegal act from being performed on the gaming area from the front side of the gaming area.

  In addition, since the front door member that covers the front side of the game board is smaller, the distance of the hinge mechanism that opens and closes the front door member is shorter than that of the conventional gaming machine, and it is difficult to bend between the hinge mechanisms. Even if a predetermined tool is inserted between the hinge mechanisms, it is difficult to form a gap and it is possible to prevent an illegal act from being performed in the game area.

  It should be noted that the fraudulent act on the game area means that the front door member is bent by inserting a tool such as a bar between the hinge mechanisms arranged above and below to open and close the front door member. A gap is formed between the body frame and the like that supports the door member, and a wire rod is inserted into the game area from the gap to bend the obstacle nail implanted in the game board, and sensors in various winning openings. It is an act of malfunctioning.

  Furthermore, since the size of the front door member that covers the front surface of the gaming board having a game area is approximately half or less than the front surface of the gaming machine, the front door member can be made smaller than before, It is possible to prevent the player's interest from being reduced by increasing the strength of the door member and displaying a larger effect image without reducing durability.

Means 10: In the gaming machine,
“A support member whose outer shape is rectangular,
The support member is supported upward from the vertical center of the support member, and has a display area that is substantially the same size as the half of the support member divided from the vertical center, and a predetermined effect image can be displayed in the display area. Production display means;
The effect display means is detachably supported by the support member at a position behind the display area and below the effect display means, and a game medium is driven by a player's operation, and the display of the effect display means A game board having a game area narrower than the area, and having a height approximately half of the height of the support member;
A front door member that is visible to a player from the game area of the game board, covers a front side lower than the effect display means in the support member, and is supported by the support member so as to be opened and closed;
A starting port as a receiving port arranged in the gaming area of the gaming board and capable of receiving gaming media;
Lottery means for lottery of a predetermined lottery result in response to acceptance of a game medium at the start port;
When the lottery result of the lottery means satisfies a predetermined condition and an effect image suggesting the lottery result is displayed on the effect display means, an advantageous game state is generated that generates an advantageous game state in which the player is advantageous Means,
A prize winning opening as the receiving port that allows a game medium to be received when the advantageous gaming state is generated by the advantageous gaming state generating means;
A payout means for paying out a predetermined number of game media in response to the reception of the game media at the receiving port;
Entry detection means capable of detecting a game medium that has entered the game area of the game board;
Board face display means for displaying a game board face picture on the effect display means using at least the obstacle nail design and the entrance design;
The game medium symbol that moves on the game board screen by the board screen display means can be displayed based on the detection of the entry detection means, and on the game board screen based on the reception of the game medium to the receiving port. A game medium symbol display means for displaying on the effect display means the game medium symbol received in the reception symbol;
In addition, the game media symbol display means can recognize lottery symbols in a plurality of lottery symbol sequences from the time when the game media symbol is accepted to the receiving symbol until the game media symbol is accepted. When the game media symbol is received in the entrance symbol, the lottery symbol sequence in a plurality of lottery symbol sequences is displayed in a state that makes it difficult to recognize, and then the lottery symbol sequence is sequentially stopped and displayed. Effect display control means capable of controlling the display of an effect image including at least the game board screen image and the game medium symbol, and having lottery symbol variation display means for suggesting the lottery result based on the combination of the lottery symbols that are stopped ,
A main board that is capable of controlling game content and includes at least a payout control means for controlling the payout means, the lottery means, and the advantageous gaming state generating means,
It is controlled based on an instruction from the main board, and includes a peripheral board having at least the effect display control means ”.

  According to the configuration of the means 10, the gaming machine has a rectangular outer support member, and a display area that is substantially the same size as the support member that is supported upward from the vertical center of the support member and divided in half from the vertical center of the support member. An effect display means capable of displaying a predetermined effect image, and a game in which a game medium is driven narrower than the display area supported detachably on the support member at a position behind the display area and below the effect display means A game board having an area and having a height approximately half of the support member, and the game area is visible to the player, covers the front side below the effect display means, and is supported by the support member so that it can be opened and closed. A front door member, a start port as a receiving port arranged in the game area and capable of receiving game media, lottery means for drawing a predetermined lottery result in response to the reception of game media into the start port, and lottery The result is a predetermined condition An advantageous game state generating unit that generates an advantageous gaming state when an effect image that is added and suggests a lottery result is displayed on the effect display unit; and an entrance that can receive a game medium when the advantageous gaming state is generated A prize winning opening, a payout means for paying out a predetermined number of game media in response to the reception of game media at the entrance, an entry detection means capable of detecting the game media entering the game area, and at least an obstacle nail pattern And a board screen display means for displaying the game board screen image on the effect display means using the entrance design, and a game medium design moving on the game board screen can be displayed based on the detection of the entrance detection means. A game medium symbol display means for displaying on the effect display means a game medium symbol that is accepted in the entrance symbol on the game board screen based on the acceptance of the game medium, and the game media symbol is accepted into the entrance symbol. From the start of display until the game media symbol is accepted, the lottery symbols in a plurality of lottery symbol sequences are variably displayed in a recognizable state, and when the game media symbol is accepted in the entrance symbol, the plurality of lottery symbols are recognized. A lottery symbol variation display means for suggesting a lottery result by a combination of the lottery symbols that are displayed in a stopped state after the fluctuating display is changed and displayed in a spoiled state, and includes at least a game board screen and a game medium symbol Effect display control means capable of controlling the display of the effect image, a payout control means capable of controlling the game content and controlling the payout means, a lottery means, and an advantageous game state generating means, and a main board, And a peripheral board that is controlled based on an instruction from the display and includes at least an effect display control means.

  As a result, the upper half of the support member, that is, the entire upper half of the gaming machine is used as an effect display means, and a game area (game board) is arranged on the lower side of the game. When the game medium is received at the start opening as the reception port, an effect image in which the game medium symbol is received is displayed on the reception symbol on the game board screen displayed on the effect display means. Even if you miss the place where game media in the game area located on the lower side is received at the start port, you can see it as a production image, so you can enjoy the game inherent to the game machine in a simulated manner It is possible to prevent the player's interest from deteriorating by delighting the effect image without degrading the original enjoyment of the gaming machine by the medium.

  In addition, when a game medium is received at the start port arranged in the game area, a predetermined number of game media are paid out and a predetermined lottery result is drawn, while the effect display means displays the start port of the game medium. In response to the acceptance of the game, the effect image that accepts the game media symbol is displayed on the entrance symbol (starting mouth symbol), and after the multiple lottery symbols are variably displayed as the effect image is displayed, the lottery symbols are combined Is displayed in order to indicate a combination that suggests the lottery result, and at this time, if it is stopped and displayed in a combination that satisfies a predetermined condition, an advantageous gaming state in which the grand prize winning opening and closing operation is performed in a predetermined pattern (big hit game) Is a game machine in which a predetermined number of game media are paid out in response to the receipt of game media into the big prize opening, and the lottery symbols are stopped and displayed in a combination that suggests the occurrence of an advantageous gaming state? no In, it is possible to suspense-pounding, interest to increase the player's expectation can be prevented from being lowered. When the game medium is received at the start opening, display of the effect image in which the game medium pattern is received at the entrance symbol is started, and at the same time, the lottery symbol displayed in a stop state recognizes the meaning of the symbol. When the variable display is started in a possible state and the game medium symbol is accepted in the entrance symbol, the lottery symbol can be displayed in full swing as in the conventional variable display. Even if you witness that the game medium is accepted into the entrance in the game area, the lottery symbols will be displayed without delay, so you can suppress the sense of incongruity and the interest in the game will be reduced. For a player who has not been able to notice that the game media has been received at the entrance, the lottery design is large until the game media design is received at the entrance design. Because it is displayed in a recognizable state without being displayed in a variable manner, it becomes difficult to notice that the variable display of the lottery symbol has started, and it is possible to entertain the production image in which the game media symbol is accepted in the entrance symbol without any discomfort. Can prevent the interest from deteriorating.

  In addition, when a player types a game medium into the game area, a game medium pattern that moves (flows down) on the game board screen displayed on the effect display means is displayed, and a game is displayed at the entrance such as the start opening. When a medium is received, a predetermined number of game media are paid out, and a game medium symbol is displayed on the entrance symbol on the game board screen in accordance with the reception. The movement of the medium is displayed in a pseudo effect image in the display area of the effect display means, and the user can experience the movement of the game medium in a pseudo manner just by looking at the effect display means. Even if the effect display means is arranged in the half and the game board is arranged in the lower half so that the interest in the effect display means is attracted strongly, the effect image can be displayed without reducing the original enjoyment of the gaming machine by the game medium. Want to player's interest and it is possible to prevent a decrease.

  In addition, since the game medium is displayed as a graphic like a game medium symbol with respect to the effect image of the effect display means, the distance from the player to the effect image of the effect display means and the game medium symbol is the same distance. It is possible to make it difficult for focus movement to occur, and to prevent the player from getting tired early and deteriorating the interest. In addition, since the game medium is displayed as a symbol, it can be easily associated with other displayed effect images (effect symbols) (for example, lighting conditions and color schemes), and the game medium symbols and effect symbols can be viewed. It is possible to prevent the player from becoming less interested and to prevent the player's interest from decreasing.

  Furthermore, when a game medium is received at the start port, a plurality of lottery symbol sequences start to be displayed in a variation on the effect display means, so that it can be a gaming machine having a feeling similar to a conventional gaming machine. It is possible to prevent the player who is used to the game from feeling uncomfortable and to prevent the interest in the game from deteriorating.

  In addition, since the entry detection means detects that the game medium has entered the game area, the game medium symbol is displayed on the game board screen of the effect display means, so that the game medium enters the game area. The game media symbol can be prevented from being displayed even though it has not been performed, and the reliability of the game media symbol displayed on the game board screen is improved, and the distrust to the player is suppressed and interesting. It is possible to prevent the decrease.

  Furthermore, since the control of the effect image displayed on the effect display means is controlled by a peripheral board different from the main board that controls the game content, the load on the main board can be reduced, The display can prevent the processing of the game content (for example, payout processing, lottery processing, occurrence of advantageous gaming status, etc.) and prevent the game's responsiveness from being reduced, so that both the effect image and the game content are displayed to the player. Can be enjoyed to prevent the interest from deteriorating.

  In addition, the display of the effect image is controlled on a peripheral board different from the main board, so that the main board can be moved on the game board screen without applying a load, or the entrance according to the acceptance to the entrance. Because it is possible to display effect images that require complex control, such as display of game media symbols that are accepted into the symbol and fluctuation display of lottery symbols, it is possible to display more realistic and powerful effect images It is possible to enhance the interest of the player.

  In addition, since the control of the production image is performed on the peripheral board, when changing the model, it is possible to display a different production image by simply replacing the peripheral board without changing the main board. Such costs can be reduced, and it is possible to easily cope with model changes.

  Furthermore, the front door member is made smaller than the conventional one by covering the lower half of the support member with the front door member, that is, the lower half of the gaming machine, and the distance of the hinge mechanism that opens and closes the front door member Can be made shorter than conventional gaming machines, so that it is difficult to bend between the hinge mechanisms, and even if a predetermined tool is inserted between the hinge mechanisms, it is difficult to form a gap. It is possible to prevent cheating in the game area.

  In addition, since the game board and front door member are smaller than the conventional game machine, the material required for the game board and front door member can be reduced, and it can be flowed to the existing production line. Since it is not necessary to make a simple production line, it is possible to suppress an increase in cost as a whole. In addition, as the game board and front door member become smaller, it becomes lighter and easier to handle, making it easier to assemble the game board and front door member, attach it to the gaming machine, and improve workability. be able to.

  In addition, since the game board having the game area is arranged below the effect display means, even if the game medium is driven into the game area while the effect image is displayed, the effect image may be disturbed by the game medium. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the interest from deteriorating by focusing on the production image. In addition, even if a game medium is typed in the game area, the effect image on the effect display means does not become difficult to see, so the game medium can be continuously operated even during the effect image display, and can be stopped by the player. It is possible to avoid hitting.

  Furthermore, since it is possible to display an effect image that is approximately half the size of the entire gaming machine, the force of the effect image displayed on the large screen can be further increased, and the effect image can be more enjoyed. It is possible to attract the player's interest more strongly and to concentrate on the effect image and to suppress the player's interest from being lowered. In addition, since the conventional gaming machine is a gaming machine in which only a large screen effect display means is arranged at a position where a gaming area where gaming media flow down is arranged, the appearance has a completely different impact from the conventional gaming machine. Thus, the gaming machine can be identified at a glance even from a distance, and the gaming machine can attract the player's interest strongly. Furthermore, since the player's interest can be more strongly attracted by the large-screen effect display means, it is difficult to notice the game medium in the game area unless it is particularly consciously viewed, and the effect according to the lottery result It is possible to prevent distraction by the game medium in the game area during the display of the image, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest.

  In addition, since a game area that is narrower than the display area of the effect display means, that is, an effect image wider than the game area, is displayed, the player's interest is more strongly directed to the effect image of the effect display means than the game area. Even if the game medium in the game area enters the field of view, it is possible to prevent the game medium from being anxious, and the player's interest is reduced by focusing on the displayed effect image. Can be prevented.

  In addition, the size of the game board is less than half of the front of the gaming machine, and the distance from the supply position for supplying game media into the game area to the winning opening such as the start opening and the big winning opening is the conventional game. Since it is relatively close to the board, it can make the player think that it is a “game board that is easy to aim for a prize opening”, and it can increase the expectation of this gaming machine, as well as numerous games. This gaming machine can be selected from the machines and played on this gaming machine.

  In addition, when a game medium is received at the start gate, a big prize opening, etc., a predetermined number of game media are paid out and a profit is given to the player, so that an advantageous gaming state in which the big prize opening can be accepted is occurring. Therefore, the player's interest will inevitably move to the big prize opening in the game area, and even if the game area is placed at a relatively difficult position compared to the effect display means, the player's interest is reduced. It is possible to continue the game without any problems and to concentrate on the display by the effect display means arranged at an easy-to-see position before the advantageous game state occurs, that is, during the display of the effect image related to the lottery. It is possible to entertain more and prevent the player's interest from deteriorating.

Means 11: In any one gaming machine from means 1 to means 10,
It is a pachinko machine.
Here, the pachinko machine is a gaming machine in which an input medium that is a medium that a player inputs into the gaming machine and a game medium that is a medium used for a substantial game performed by the player are the same. This is a type of gaming machine in which a game is played using a medium such as a game ball inserted. Specifically, “a launching device that launches a game ball in response to the operation of the operation handle, and appropriate equipment such as a number of obstacle nails, accessories, display means, etc. , A game area provided with appropriate entrances for game balls such as passing holes and arrival holes, a rail for guiding the game balls from the launcher to the game area, and entrance of the game balls guided to the game area It has a payout means for paying out a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls according to the entrance to the ball entrance or according to the entrance mode of the game balls to the plurality of entrances.

  In addition, there are various types of pachinko machines, which are generally represented by what is referred to as a “digipachi machine”, “entrance state detection means for detecting the entrance state to the entrance (game state detection And a special lottery means for performing a predetermined lottery when the incoming ball is detected by the incoming ball state detecting means, and a special symbol for varying the special symbol according to the lottery result of the lottery means and stopping the fluctuation. "With a symbol display means" or "Additionally, during special symbol fluctuations, a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbols are stopped in the symbol string, and characters, various articles, etc. The display further includes an effect display means for displaying an appropriate display by drawing the display object and operating the display object, etc. " Of game balls in One game is played with a predetermined number of game balls, such as sixteen, etc., which is represented by what is generally referred to as an “alepati machine”, and a plurality of entries in one game. For example, “a predetermined number of game balls are paid out according to the manner in which the game balls enter the ball port”.

  According to the structure of the means 11, in the pachinko machine, the effect of any of the above-described means can be achieved.

Means 12: In any one gaming machine from means 1 to means 10,
It is a pachislot machine.
Here, the pachislot machine inserts a medal as an insertion medium, and rotates a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols drawn thereon by operating a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever) after the medal is inserted. Then, the player can perform a game such that the symbol sequence constituted by each reel is variably displayed, and thereafter the variation display of each symbol sequence is stopped in accordance with the operation of the stop operation means (for example, stop button). Is to be done. In other words, it can be understood as a slot machine with a stop operation function. If the stop operating means is not operated even after the predetermined time has elapsed, the variable display of the symbol sequence may be stopped when the predetermined time has elapsed. And when the variable display of each symbol sequence is stopped, the specific symbol displayed is a specific symbol, the combination of symbols displayed in each symbol sequence is a specific combination, etc. When the above condition is satisfied, a predetermined number of medals are paid out according to the satisfied condition, or a special advantageous state advantageous to the player who can acquire a large amount of medals is generated. .

  According to the structure of the means 12, in the pachislot machine, the effect of any of the means described above can be achieved.

Means 13: In any one gaming machine from means 1 to means 10,
It is characterized by combining a pachinko machine and a pachislot machine.
Here, “a game machine in which a pachinko machine and a pachislot machine are fused” means that a plurality of (for example, five) game balls are used as one unit of input medium, and after the input medium is input, the starting operation means A symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is variably displayed in response to an operation of the operation lever (for example, an operation lever), and thereafter, the variation of the symbol string is stopped in response to an operation of a stop operation means (for example, a stop button). If the stop operating means is not operated even after the predetermined time has elapsed, the variable display of the symbol sequence may be stopped when the predetermined time has elapsed. And when the variable display of each symbol sequence is stopped, the specific symbol displayed is a specific symbol, the combination of symbols displayed in each symbol sequence is a specific combination, etc. When the above condition is satisfied, a predetermined number of medals are paid out according to the satisfied condition, or a special advantageous state advantageous to the player who can acquire a large amount of medals is generated. .

  According to the configuration of the means 13, in the gaming machine obtained by fusing the pachinko machine and the pachislot machine, the operational effect of any of the means described above can be achieved.

  As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can prevent a player's interest from deteriorating by delighting a production image without reducing the original enjoyment of the gaming machine using gaming media. Can do.

Hereinafter, a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a “pachinko machine”) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[Overall Configuration of Pachinko Machine] A description will be given based on FIGS. 1 to 4.
FIG. 1 is a front view showing the entire front side of the pachinko machine, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the pachinko machine from the diagonally left front. FIG. 3 is a rear view showing the entire rear side of the pachinko machine. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the main frame opened with respect to the outer frame in the pachinko machine. In addition, illustration is abbreviate | omitted about the obstacle nail planted by the predetermined gauge arrangement | sequence in a game area.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is fixed to an island facility of a hall such as a game hall and is formed in a frame shape, and can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 2 A supported main body frame 3 (see FIG. 4), an effect display device 4 supported by the main body frame 3 and capable of displaying a predetermined effect image, and supported on the lower side of the effect display device 4 in the main body frame 3 as a game medium A game board 6 having a game area 5 into which the game balls are to be placed, and the game area 5 of the game board 6 are visible from the front side, and are attached to the main body frame 3 so as to cover the game board 6 below the effect display device 4. And a front door member 7 supported to be openable and closable.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko machine 1 has a ball tank 8 capable of storing a large number of game balls supplied from the island facility, and game balls in the ball tank 8 to a player according to predetermined conditions. Displayed on the payout device 9 for paying out, the main control board box 10 storing the main control board 101 for controlling the contents of the game performed by driving the game ball into the game area 5, and the effect display device 4. And a display board box 11 storing a display device control board 211 and the like for controlling the effect image according to the game content. Note that the above-described ball tank 8, dispensing device 9, main control board box 10, and display board box 11 are shown only in FIG. 3, and illustration of the other figures is omitted.

  Furthermore, in the pachinko machine 1, the player operates to drive the game balls stored in the upper plate 12 into the game region 5 and the upper plate 12 that can store the game balls to be driven into the game region 5. An operation handle 13 and a lower plate 14 which is disposed below the upper plate 12 and can store a game ball are further provided. In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, the upper tray 12 has the upper tray discharge lever which discharges the stored game balls to the lower tray 14, and the lower tray 14 discharges the stored game balls downward. A lower tray discharge lever is provided.

  Further, the pachinko machine 1 is arranged so as to surround the outer periphery of the effect display device 4 and is arranged so as to surround the outer periphery of the gaming area 5 and the upper light emitting decorative body 15 capable of emitting light in various colors according to the gaming situation. A lower light emitting decorative body 16 capable of emitting light in various colors according to the game situation is provided.

  The outer frame 2 of the pachinko machine 1 is made of a light metal such as resin or aluminum alloy, and the outer shape is formed into a vertically long rectangular frame, which is lighter than a conventional outer frame using wood. Yes. The outer frame 2 is provided with a pair of upper and lower hinge mechanisms 17 on the front side on the left side when viewed from the front, and the main body frame 3 is supported by the hinge mechanism 17 so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 2. (See FIG. 4).

  The main body frame 3 of this example is formed of a predetermined resin and has a size in front view substantially the same as that of the outer frame 2, and an effect display device 4, a game board 6, a front door member 7, and an upper part on the front side While supporting the light emission decoration body 15, the ball tank 8, the dispensing device 9, the main control board box 10, and the display board box 11 are supported on the rear side. As shown in the figure, the main body frame 3 supports the effect display device 4 from the substantially vertical center to the upper side, and supports the game board 6 and the front door member 7 on the lower side of the effect display device 4. Yes.

  The main body frame 3 supports the game board 6 so that the center of the game board 6 is eccentric to the right side of the front view with respect to the center of the main body frame 3 in the left-right direction. Further, the main body frame 3 is provided with a pair of hinge mechanisms 18 on the front surface on the right side when viewed from the front side under the effect display device 4, and the front door member 7 is attached to the main body frame 3 by the hinge mechanisms 18. And can be opened and closed.

  In addition, the outer frame 2 and the main body frame 3 in this example correspond to the support member of the present invention.

  The effect display device 4 of this example is a liquid crystal display (LCD) and has a size that occupies substantially the entire upper side from approximately the center in the vertical direction of the main body frame 3. The effect display device 4 of this example corresponds to the effect display means of the present invention.

  The front door member 7 includes a window portion 19 formed in a substantially circular shape at a position corresponding to the game area 5 of the game board 6 disposed on the rear side, and a transparent front glass 20 that closes the opening of the window portion 19. It has. The diameter of the window portion 19 is substantially the same as the height of the front door member 7. The front door member 7 is configured so that the player can visually recognize the game area 5 of the game board 6 through the front glass 20 of the window portion 19 and is blocked by the front glass 20 so that the window portion can be viewed from the front side. The game area 5 cannot be penetrated through 19.

  The front door member 7 supports an upper plate 12, a lower plate 14, an operation handle 13, and a lower light emitting decorative body 16 on the front side. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 12 and the lower plate 14 are supported on the left side of the window portion 19, the operation handle 13 is supported on the outer right lower end of the window portion 19, and the lower light emitting decorative body 16 is supported on the outer peripheral edge of the window portion 19. The upper plate 12 is supported substantially at the center of the front door member 7 in the vertical direction, and the lower plate 14 is supported by the lower end of the front door member 7 directly below the upper plate 12.

  As shown in the figure, the pachinko machine 1 of this example has an appearance that is significantly different from that of a conventional pachinko machine. Specifically, the pachinko machine 1 is substantially entirely from the center in the vertical direction to the upper side. An effect display device 4 having a large display area is arranged, and a game area 5 is arranged below the effect display apparatus 4, so that the game area 5 and the effect display device 4 are separated from each other. It is a pachinko machine 1 with an unprecedented appearance.

  Further, the effect display device 4 is arranged at the same height as the eyes of the player seated in front of the pachinko machine 1, and the effect display device enters the player's line of sight without fail. The effect image displayed on the device 4 is easy to see. In addition, the game area 5 is narrower than the display area of the effect display device 4 and can have a more modest impression than the effect display device 4 due to the positional relationship with the effect display device 4. The interest in the effect image displayed on the effect display device 4 is increased.

[Configuration of Ball Tank and Dispensing Device] A description will be given based on FIG.
On the rear side of the main body frame 3, as shown in the drawing, a ball tank 8 is disposed at the upper portion thereof, and the dispensing device 9 extends downward from the lower right side of the ball tank 8 along the right side of the main body frame 3. Is arranged. Specifically, the ball tank 8 is formed in a box shape that opens upward so that a large number of game balls supplied from the island facility can be stored. In addition, the ball tank 8 is formed of a transparent resin, and the game balls stored in the ball tank 8 can be visually recognized from behind, and the storage state of the game balls can be confirmed. Yes.

  The bottom surface of the ball tank 8 is an inclined surface with its left side lowered in the drawing, and a discharge port (not shown) through which a game ball can pass is formed at the left end of the bottom surface. A tank rail 21 extending in the left-right direction for guiding the game ball in the ball tank 8 to the payout device 9 is disposed below the discharge port. The tank rail 21 is inclined so that the right end on which the payout device 9 is disposed is lowered, and the game balls are arranged in a plurality of rows (for example, two rows) inside the tank rail 21. The game balls aligned in the tank rail 21 are supplied to the payout device 9.

  Although not shown in the drawings, the payout device 9 accommodates the game balls supplied from the tank rail 21 in a serpentine shape in an aligned state, and the game balls stored in the ball storage unit one by one. A payout rotating body having a plurality of possible accommodating portions, a payout motor that rotates the payout rotating body to pay out game balls in the ball accommodating portion, and a payout rotating body that is rotated by driving the payout motor is paid out. And a payout outlet from which game balls are discharged.

  In the payout device 9, the downstream portion of the game ball passage is bifurcated in the ball housing portion, and one of the branched passages is a payout passage connected to the payout rotating body, and the other branched passage Is used as a ball passage for taking out a game ball from the inside of the ball housing portion or the like.

  The payout device 9 appropriately rotates a payout rotating body by a payout motor in accordance with a prize ball signal from the main control board 101 (see FIG. 10), a ball rental signal from the ball rental device, and the like. Game balls are paid out.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the position at which the dispensing device 9 is arranged with respect to the main body frame 3 is arranged on the right side of the rear view, that is, the main body frame 3 can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 2. The dispensing device 9 is disposed on the same side as the side where the supported hinge mechanism 17 is disposed. Thereby, even if the load applied from the payout device 9 is increased by accommodating a large number of game balls in the payout device 9, the position where the load is applied is as close as possible to the hinge mechanism 17. Therefore, the moment applied to the hinge mechanism 17 is reduced, and the main body frame 3 can be supported on the outer frame 2 through the hinge mechanism 17 so as to be opened and closed.

[Configuration of Main Body Frame] A description will be given based on FIGS. 5 to 7.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the pachinko machine with the front door member opened. FIG. 6 is an enlarged front view showing the game board and the launching device in an enlarged manner with the front door member removed from the pachinko machine. FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view showing the game board separately from the main body frame of the pachinko machine. In addition, illustration is abbreviate | omitted about the obstacle nail planted by the predetermined gauge arrangement | sequence in a game area.

  The main body frame 3 is supported by a game board support part 22 for detachably supporting the game board 6 on the lower side of the effect display device 4 supported on the upper side of the substantially center in the vertical direction, and the game board support part 22. And a ball launcher 23 for driving a game ball into the game area 5 of the game board 6. As shown in FIG. 7, the game board support portion 22 of the main body frame 3 is formed in a frame shape in which the front and rear sides of the pachinko machine 1 are opened, and the rear outer circumference of the game board 6 arranged on the inner peripheral surface thereof. A step part 24 on which the part can abut, and an inner side (in the figure) from a position a predetermined amount ahead of the step part 24 disposed on the inner peripheral surface on the same side (right side in the figure) as the side on which the hinge mechanism 18 is arranged. , And a locking portion 27 (see FIG. 6) that can be locked to the locking mechanism 26 of the game board 6 and is disposed on the inner peripheral surface opposite to the mounting projection 25. Is provided.

  A back plate 29 having a plurality of slits 28 penetrating the back side (rear side) opening is attached to the game board support portion 22 formed in the frame shape. By this back plate 29, the rear side of the game board 6 supported by the game board support portion 22 is concealed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the game board support portion 22 of the main body frame 3 has a ball collection passage 30 for collecting game balls discharged from the game area 5 of the game board 6, and a downstream of the ball collection passage 30. And a ball discharge port 31 for discharging the collected game balls to the outside on the rear side of the pachinko machine 1. As shown in the figure, the ball discharge port 31 is disposed at the substantially lower center of the game board support portion 22, and the ball collection passage 30 is an inclined surface that becomes lower toward the ball discharge port 31.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the ball launching device 23 provided in the main body frame 3 is disposed on the opposite side (left side in FIG. 5) of the game board support portion 22 to the hinge mechanism 18. The main body frame 3 has an elongated locking hole extending in the vertical direction for locking the front door member 7 supported in an openable / closable state on the upper side of the ball launching device 23, which will be described in detail later. 32 is provided.

  In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, the effect display apparatus support part which supports the effect display apparatus 4 in the main body frame 3 is formed in the frame shape penetrated in the front-back direction, and effect display is carried out from the back side with respect to the inside of the frame. The device 4 is fixedly supported.

[Configuration of Ball Launching Device] A description will be given based on FIGS. 5 to 8.
FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a part of the hitting strength changing means in the ball launching apparatus from the rear side together with the operation handle. As shown in FIG. 6, the ball launcher 23 in this embodiment is arranged and supported on the opposite side (left side in FIG. 6) of the game board support portion 22 in the main body frame 3 to the operation. A firing motor 33 (see FIG. 3) that is rotated by the operation of the handle 13, a rotating cam 34 that is rotationally driven by the firing motor 33, and a roller that can roll the cam surface 35 of the rotating cam 34. An oscillating plate 36 that can swing by rolling 35, and a heel arm 38 that can swing a game ball held at a predetermined position by a heel portion 37 that oscillates together with the oscillating plate 36 and is attached to the tip. And a biasing member 39 that biases the roller of the swinging plate 36 in a direction in which the roller 37 of the swinging plate abuts against the cam surface 35 of the rotating cam 34 in a direction in which the collar 37 hits the game ball.

  The launch motor 33 in the ball launcher 23 is oriented so that the direction in which the rotation axis extends is perpendicular to the surface of the main body frame 3 (the surface of the game board 6). It is arranged at a height corresponding to approximately the center of the direction. In this example, the firing motor 33 rotates counterclockwise when viewed from the front.

  As shown in the figure, the rotating cam 34 fixed to the rotating shaft of the firing motor 33 is formed such that its cam surface 35 has a radius that increases sequentially with respect to the circumferential direction. A stepped portion is formed between the position. Further, the rotating cam 34 is formed with a plurality of latches 40 on a peripheral surface different from the cam surface 35 so that the rotating cam 34 can be prevented from rotating in reverse by engaging the latch 40 with the stopper 41. It has become.

  The swing plate 36 is an L-shaped member, and is rotatable by a shaft 42 at a substantially central portion thereof. The shaft 42 is pivotally supported by the main body frame 3 below the rotary cam 34. In addition, the shaking plate 36 rotatably supports a roller (not shown) on the rear surface side of one tip (in the drawing, the upper tip) formed in an L shape, and diagonally right from the other tip. The heel arm 38 is supported on the rear surface side so as to extend downward.

  The swing plate 36 has a projection 43 formed on the front side of one end where the roller is supported, and one end of a biasing member 39 made of a coil spring is locked to the projection 43. The oscillating plate 36 is urged by the urging force of the urging member 39 in a direction (upward in FIG. 6) in which the roller comes into contact with the cam surface 35 of the rotating cam 34. In other words, the oscillating plate 36 is urged counterclockwise around the shaft 42 in a front view. The urging force causes the roller to come into contact with the cam surface 35 and the tip of the heel arm 38 to It is designed to move upwards vigorously.

  The ball launcher 23 further includes a launch rail 44 and a ball retaining piece 45 for holding a game ball supplied from the upper plate 12 provided in the front door member 7 at a predetermined hitting position. The firing rail 44 and the ball retaining piece 45 are arranged in an inverted C shape such that the upper end side of each upper surface is located farther from the lower end side. The clearance on the lower end side of the launch rail 44 and the ball retaining piece 45 is such a size that the collar portion 38 of the saddle arm 37 can pass and the game ball cannot pass. The game balls supplied to the upper surface are held at their lower ends and are held at the hitting position. The launch rail 45 is arranged to extend in the direction of the guide rail 71 of the game board 6.

  In addition, the collar part 37 is attached to the front-end | tip of the collar arm 38 so that it may face diagonally upward, and this collar part 37 is made into hard rubber in this example. Although not shown, the ball retaining piece 45 is provided with a stopper that abuts the heel arm 38 and restricts the movement of the heel arm 38 in the direction of hitting the game ball.

  The ball launching device 23 of this example further includes a ball supply means 46 for feeding game balls stored in the upper plate 12 one by one between the launch rail 44 and the ball retaining piece 45. The ball supply means 46 includes a ball feed crank 47 that performs a predetermined crank motion by the rotation of the launch motor 33, and a placement position on which only one game ball from the upper plate is placed by the crank motion of the ball feed crank 47. A ball feeding piece 48 that can swing between a supply position for supplying the placed game ball between the firing rail 44 and the ball retaining piece 45 is provided.

  As shown in the figure, the ball feed crank 47 of the ball supply means 46 includes a vertical hook 49 extending in a substantially vertical direction, and a horizontal hook extending in a substantially horizontal direction (rightward in the drawing) from the lower end of the vertical hook 49. 50, and the outer shape of the vertical flange portion 49 and the horizontal flange portion 50 is substantially L-shaped. The ball feed crank 47 is pivotally supported with respect to the main body frame 3 at a position where the vertical hook portion 49 and the horizontal hook portion 50 are connected. In addition, the ball feed crank 47 is configured such that the upper end of the vertical hook portion 49 comes into contact with the side surface of the rocking plate 36 and the free end (right end in the figure) of the horizontal hook portion 50 is the lower surface of the ball feed piece 48. It comes to contact with.

  Note that the ball feed crank 47 is formed with a long hole 51 extending along the circumferential direction around the rotation axis in the horizontal flange 50. A stopper screw 52 is fixed to the main body frame 3 so as to penetrate the inside of the long hole 51, and a rotation range of the ball feed crank 47 is made by abutting the end of the long hole 51 in the longitudinal direction with the stopper screw 52. Being regulated.

  The ball feed crank 47 is cranked by the movement of the swinging plate 36 that is swung by the rotation of the firing motor 33 being transmitted to the upper end of the vertical flange portion 49, and the free end of the horizontal flange portion 50 is It is designed to reciprocate in the direction.

  The ball feeding piece 48 of the ball supply means 46 includes a mounting portion 53 that extends in the left-right direction and on which a game ball can be placed, and one end side in the left-right direction (the left end side in the drawing) of the mounting portion 53 with respect to the main body frame 3. And a rotation shaft 54 that is rotatably supported. The free end of the horizontal flange portion 50 of the ball feed crank 47 is in contact with the lower surface of the mounting portion 53 of the ball feed piece 48, and the horizontal flange portion 50 that moves up and down by the crank motion of the ball feed crank 47. Oscillates between a placement position where the placement portion 53 is located below the rotation shaft 54 and a supply position where the placement portion 53 is located above the rotation shaft 54. It is supposed to be.

  In addition to the ball supply means 46, the ball launching apparatus 23 of this example further includes a hitting strength changing means 55 that changes the hitting strength of the game ball that is shot according to the operating status (rotation angle) of the operating handle 13. ing. The striking strength changing means 55 changes the striking strength by changing the urging force of the urging member 39 so as to change the momentum at which the heel portion 37 at the tip of the heel arm 38 moves in the direction of striking the game ball. It is something to be made.

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 5, 6, and 8, the impact strength changing means 55 of this example includes a handle cam 57 that rotates integrally with the operation handle 13 and has a cam surface 56 on the outer peripheral surface, A first transmission member 58 that slides in the left-right direction as the cam 57 rotates, a crank member 59 that converts the left-right movement of the first transmission member 58 into a vertical movement, and a vertical movement by the movement of the crank member 59 A second transmission member 61 having a coupling piece 60 that slides and projects rearward, a coupling recess 62 that couples to the coupling piece 60 of the second transmission member 61, and a projection 63 that can latch the other end of the biasing member 39. And a slide member 64 that is slidable in the vertical direction together with the second transmission member 61 via the connection recess 62. In FIG. 8, reference numeral 65 denotes a front door side transmission base member that holds the operation handle 13, the first transmission member 58, the crank member 59, and the second transmission member 61 movably at predetermined positions.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the impact strength changing means 55 of this example includes a handle cam 57, a first transmission member 58, a crank member 59, and a second transmission member 61 arranged and supported on the rear surface side of the front door member 7. In addition, the slide member 64 is supported by the main body frame 3. That is, the operation of the operation handle 13 disposed on the front door member 7 supported to be openable / closable with respect to the main body frame 3 is transmitted to the slide member 64 disposed on the main body frame 3. By closing the door member 7, the connection piece 60 of the second transmission member 61 and the connection recess 62 of the slide member 64 are connected to each other, and the operation is transmitted from the front door member 7 to the main body frame 3. Yes.

  As shown in the figure, the slide member 64 is constantly urged in the direction of moving downward by the urging member 39, so that the urging force causes the second transmission member 61 to move through the connection recess 62 and the connection piece 60. The first transmission member 58 is urged downward, and further, the first transmission member 58 is urged from the second transmission member 61 via the crank member 59 in the direction of moving to the left in FIG. The cam surface 56 of the handle cam 57 is always in contact.

  Next, the operation of the ball launcher 23 of this example will be described. First, when the operation handle 13 disposed on the front side of the front door member 7 is rotated, the operation sensor 110 (see FIG. 10) disposed in the operation handle 13 detects the operation, and based on the detection of the operation sensor. The firing motor 33 is driven to rotate. Then, along with the rotation of the firing motor 33, the rotating cam 34 fixed to the rotating shaft rotates counterclockwise as viewed from the front (in FIG. 6).

  As the rotating cam 34 rotates counterclockwise, the rocking plate 36 having a roller in contact with the cam surface 35 rotates around the shaft 42 in the clockwise direction. A saddle arm 38 fixed to the swing plate 36 moves downward.

  Then, when the rotating cam 34 further rotates and the stepped portion of the cam surface 35 reaches the contact portion (roller) with the swing plate 36, the contact portion of the swing plate 36 with the biasing force of the biasing member 39. Moves abruptly toward the cam surface 35 having a lower (shorter radius). That is, the swing plate 36 is suddenly rotated counterclockwise. As the swinging plate 36 rotates, the heel arm 38 rotates so that the heel portion 37 rises, hitting the game ball held between the launch rail 44 and the ball retaining piece 45, A game ball is launched into the game area 5. The saddle arm 38, which has been suddenly rotated counterclockwise by the biasing member 39, comes into contact with a stopper provided on the ball retaining piece 45, and its rotation is stopped.

  On the other hand, in the ball supply means 46 provided in the ball launcher 23, when the swinging plate 36 rotates clockwise, the ball feed crank 47 rotates counterclockwise. The free end of the horizontal flange portion 50 of the ball feed crank 47 is raised, and the placement portion 53 of the ball feed piece 48 is moved from the placement position to the supply position and placed on the placement portion 53 of the ball feed piece 48. The played game balls are supplied between the launch rail 44 and the ball retaining piece 45. Then, as described above, when the swinging plate 36 is suddenly rotated counterclockwise, the ball feed crank 47 is rotated clockwise, the free end of the horizontal flange 50 is lowered, and the ball feed piece 48 is loaded. The placement portion 53 is located at the placement position, and only one game ball is placed on the placement portion from the upper plate 12.

  In other words, the ball supply means 46 is configured such that when the hook portion 37 at the tip of the hook arm 38 moves downward from between the firing rail 44 and the ball retaining piece 45, When a game ball is supplied in the meantime and the buttocks 37 strike the game ball, the game ball is supplied from the upper plate 12 to the ball feeding piece 48.

  The above-described game ball hitting operation and game ball supply operation are repeated as long as the rotating cam 34 continues to rotate in a predetermined direction by the firing motor 33.

  By the way, the driving strength of the game ball to be driven into the game area 5 can be changed as appropriate by the hitting strength changing means 55. Specifically, when the operation handle 13 is rotated clockwise (in FIG. 1), the handle cam 57 that rotates integrally with the operation handle 13 rotates, and the cam surface 56 causes the first transmission member 58 to move to the operation handle 13. It moves in the direction away from the center of rotation, that is, in the right direction in FIG. By the right movement of the first transmission member 58, the crank member 59 is rotated counterclockwise (in FIG. 8), and the second transmission member 61 is raised by the rotation of the crank member 59.

  Then, as the second transmission member 61 rises, the slide member 64 rises and the urging member 39 is stretched. Thereby, the urging force of the urging member 39 increases, and the game ball can be hit more strongly. In this way, by rotating the operation handle 13, the urging force of the urging member 39 changes, and the driving strength of the game ball can be freely changed.

  In the impact strength changing means 55, the rotation of the operation handle 13 causes the front door member 7 to be in a closed state, so that the connecting piece 60 of the second transmission member 61 attached to the front door member 7 side is The operation of the operation handle 13 is transmitted by being fitted in the connection recess 62 of the slide member 64 attached to the main body frame 3 side and connected to each other. Further, when the front door member 7 is in the open state, the connecting piece 60 comes out of the connecting recess 62 and the connection is released, so that the operation of the operation handle 13 is not transmitted.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present example, as shown in the drawing, since the ball launching device 23 for driving a game ball into the game area 5 of the game board 6 is arranged beside the game board 6, the ball launching device 23 Because the distance from the position where the game ball is hit to the upper part of the game area 5 is closer than that of the conventional pachinko machine where the ball launcher is arranged below the game board, the game ball is hit The time until the player enters the game area 5 is relatively short, the time lag for the game ball driving operation is reduced, and the feeling of driving operation for each of the game balls to be hit is improved. It can be made more interesting.

  In addition, since the upper part of the game area 5 is close to the hitting position of the game ball and the game board 6 itself is smaller than the conventional game ball, the game ball is weaker than the hit strength of the ball launcher in the conventional pachinko machine. Since the game ball can be sufficiently driven into the game area 5 even if it is struck, a biasing member 39 in the ball launching device 23 can be used with a biasing force that is weaker than the conventional one. The strength of the members constituting the rotary cam 34, the swinging plate 36, the eaves arm 38, the striking strength changing means 55 and the like to which the urging force of the member 39 is applied is made weaker and cheaper than that of the conventional pachinko machine. The cost for the ball launcher 23, that is, the pachinko machine 1 can be reduced.

[Configuration of Locking Device] A description will be given based on FIGS. 1 and 5.
The pachinko machine 1 of this example is provided with a locking device 66 that locks the opening and closing of the front door member 7. The locking device 66 is disposed on the opposite side (left side in FIG. 1) to the side on which the hinge mechanism 18 that supports the front door member 7 so as to be openable and closable with respect to the main body frame 3 is disposed. The locking device 66 is locked to the front door member 7 and is locked by a locking cylinder 68 having a key hole 67 on the front side, and a specific key (not shown) inserted into the locking cylinder 68 through the key hole 67. And a piece 69.

  The outer shape of the locking piece 69 is substantially the same as the inner diameter shape of the locking hole 32 provided in the main body frame 3, and is arranged on the rear side of the locking cylinder 68. In this locking device 66, when the front door member 7 is closed, the locking piece 69 passes through the locking hole 32 of the main body frame 3, and when the locking piece 69 is rotated by a key (not shown) in this state, the locking piece 69 is locked. It becomes impossible to pass through the hole 32, and the front door member 7 can be locked with respect to the main body frame 3 so that it cannot be opened and closed.

[Configuration of Game Board] A description will be given based on FIGS. 5 to 7 and 9.
FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing the game board obliquely from the front. The game board 6 in the pachinko machine 1 of the present example is sized to be fitted and supported from the front side to the game board support part 22 in the main body frame 3 described above, and on the right side of the game board support part 22 in the main body frame 3 An attachment step portion 70 that can be inserted between the formed step portion 24 and the attachment protrusion 25 and a locking mechanism 26 disposed on the left side opposite to the side on which the attachment step portion 70 is formed are provided. Yes.

  The game machine 6 is attached to the main body frame 3 by attaching an attachment step portion 70 formed on the right side of the game machine 6 from the front of the main body frame 3 to the step portion 24 of the game board support portion 22 in the main body frame 3 and an attachment protrusion. 25, the rear surface of the game board is brought into contact with the stepped portion 24, and then the locking piece of the locking mechanism 26 of the game board 6 is placed on the locked portion 27 of the main body frame 3. By locking, the game board 6 can be attached and fixed to the main body frame 3, and the game board 6 can be attached to and detached from the main body frame 3.

  The game board 6 has an outer rail 72 and an inner rail 73 as guide rails 71 for guiding a game ball launched from the ball launcher 23 into the game area 5 and a front component member that defines the outer periphery of the game area 5. 74 and a game board base 75 disposed on the rear side of the front component member 74 and having the game area 5 formed at least on the front side.

  In addition, the game board 6 has a plurality of obstacle nails (not shown) to be planted in a predetermined gauge array in the game area 5 and a general prize in which a predetermined number of game balls are paid out by receiving the game balls. The mouth 76, a gate 87 (through-chucker) capable of passing the game ball and allowing the game ball to pass therethrough, and a variable prize opening where the probability of receiving the game ball changes according to the passage of the game ball in the gate 87 77, and a predetermined number of game balls are paid out when the game balls are received, and a predetermined lottery is performed on the main control board 101 of the main board 100 (see FIG. 10). When the lottery result obtained by accepting a game ball is “big hit” or the like, the game ball can be received by opening and closing in a predetermined pattern, and a predetermined number of game balls are paid out when the game ball is received mouth And attacker device 80 having a 9 is disposed at an appropriate position.

  In the game area 5, a decorative body capable of emitting light of various colors according to the game situation is arranged. Specifically, a horizontally long center disposed in the vertical center of the game area 5. A decorative body 81 and a side decorative body 82 that is disposed on the left and right of the central decorative body 81 and that can form a gap through which a game ball can pass are provided. In the central decorative body 81, a start port 78 is disposed at the center of the upper surface, a general winning port 76 is disposed at the right end, and a gate 87 is disposed at the left end.

  The central decorative body 81 is provided with a passage opening 83 through which a game ball can pass between the starting opening 78 and the general winning opening 76 (see FIG. 9). The game ball can flow down from the upper side of the central decorative body 81 to the lower side of the central decorative body 81. In addition, the general winning opening 76 is also arranged on the upper side of the side decorative body 82 arranged on the left side.

  As shown in the drawing, the variable winning port 77 is arranged above the start port 78, and a pair of movable pieces 84 rising substantially vertically are illustrated by driving the winning port solenoid 122 (see FIG. 10). Since the pair of movable pieces 84 are expanded, the game ball is more easily received than the illustrated state.

  The attacker device 80 is disposed on the lower side of the central decorative body 81, and the lid portion 85 that can close the special winning opening 79 and the upper side of the lid portion move forward with the lower side of the lid portion 85 as a substantially rotational center. And an attacker solenoid 123 (see FIG. 10) for rotating the lid portion. As shown in the figure, the special winning opening 79 in the attacker device 80 has a width that is substantially half of the width in the left-right direction at the center in the vertical direction of the game area 5, and the lid 85 that closes the special winning opening 79 is provided. The width corresponds to the width of the special winning opening 79. Further, the attacker device 80 is provided with a general winning opening 76 on the upper side of the big winning opening 79 for receiving game balls from the left and right.

  In this game area 5, an out port for discharging game balls that have not won the general prize opening 76, the start opening 78, the big prize opening 79, etc., from the game area 5 to the outside, in the lower part of the game area 5. 86 is provided.

  In addition, although the illustration of the specific configuration of the game board 6 is omitted, a game ball received in each general winning opening 76, variable winning opening 77, starting opening 78, and big winning opening 79 is generally detected. A winning sensor 113, a variable winning sensor 115, a start sensor 108, a big winning sensor 117, and a gate sensor 112 that detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 87 are provided (see FIG. 10), and these sensors are supported. A guide cover for guiding and discharging the game balls received in the winning holes is provided on the rear side of the game board 6.

  The game balls discharged from the out port 86 and the guide cover are discharged to the lower rear side of the pachinko machine 1 through the ball discharge port 31 of the main body frame 3.

  As shown in the figure, the game board 6 in the pachinko machine 1 of this example is smaller in size than the game board 6 in the conventional pachinko machine (1/3 to 2/3 in terms of area ratio). A ball launcher 23 is arranged beside the game board 6 (left side in FIG. 6). That is, since the ball launching device 23 is arranged near the game board 6 smaller than the conventional one, the game ball launched from the ball launching device 23 immediately enters the game area 5 as described above. As the game board 6 is small, the general winning opening 76 and the start opening 78 are relatively closer to the entry position of the game ball than the conventional one, and the game board has an impression that it seems easier to win. 6

  A gap through which a game ball can pass is formed between the side decorative body 82 and the inner periphery of the game area 5 so that the game ball that passes through the gap flows down directly toward the outlet 86. Therefore, it is possible to cause the player to perform a driving operation so that the game ball does not enter between the side decorative body 82 and the inner periphery of the game area 5, and an operation handle for driving the game ball. By adding sharpness to the operation 13, it is possible to prevent the driving operation from becoming monotonous.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 87, a predetermined normal lottery is performed, and the normal symbol on the normal symbol display unit 130 (see FIG. 10) is variably displayed based on the result of the normal lottery to indicate “winning”. When the normal symbol to be displayed is stopped and displayed, the pair of movable pieces 84 of the variable winning opening 77 expands for a predetermined time. The variable winning port 77 may be a second starting port having the same function as the starting port 78.

  Further, although illustration is omitted, when a plurality of symbols are variably displayed on the effect display device 4 in the game area 5 of the game board 6, when a game ball is received at the start port 78, the start prize is received. In addition to temporarily holding the display of the lottery result display (symbol fluctuation display), a hold number display for displaying the number of hold (for example, a maximum of four or eight) is provided.

[Control Configuration of Main Substrate and Peripheral Substrate] A description will be given based on FIGS. 10 and 11.
FIG. 10 is a block diagram schematically showing a control configuration around the main board in the pachinko machine. FIG. 11 is a block diagram schematically showing a control configuration around the peripheral board in the pachinko machine. In these drawings, bold arrows indicate connection and direction of the power source, and thin arrows indicate connection and direction of the signal.

  Control of the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment is broadly divided into a group of main boards 100 (shown in FIG. 10) and a group of peripheral boards 200 (shown in FIG. 11). The group of main boards 100 controls game operations (winning detection, winning judgment, special symbol display, prize ball payout, etc.), and the group of peripheral boards 200 performs stage actions (light emitting decoration, sound output, liquid crystal display, etc.). I have control.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the main board 100 includes a main control board 101 and a payout control board 102. The main control board 101 includes a CPU 103 as a central processing unit, a ROM 104 as a read-only memory, and a RAM 105 as a readable / writable memory.

  The CPU 103 controls various games performed in the pachinko machine 1 by executing a control program stored in the ROM 104, and creates a command signal to be output to the peripheral board 200 and the payout control board 102. The RAM 105 temporarily stores information such as various data and input signals generated in various processes executed by the main control board 101.

  The main board 100 is connected to the power supply board 107 via the power supply relay terminal board 106, and operating power is supplied from the power supply board 107.

  The input interface of the main control board 101 is connected with a start sensor 108 for detecting a winning state at the start port 78 and an all winning port winning number detection sensor 109 for counting the number of winnings for all the winning ports. Yes.

  In addition, the input interface of the main control board 101 detects that a game ball has won a prize through the gate sensor 112 and the general winning opening 76 that detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 87 via the panel relay terminal board 111. The general winning sensor 113 is connected.

  Further, the variable control sensor 115 is connected to the input interface of the main control board 101 via the variable winning port relay terminal plate 114 connected to the panel relay terminal plate 111, and the big prize connected to the panel relay terminal plate 111. A big prize sensor 117 is connected through the mouth relay terminal plate 116.

  Detection signals from the above sensors are input to the main control board 101. Also connected to the input interface of the main control board 101 are a body frame opening switch 118 for detecting the opening state of the body frame 3 and a front door opening switch 119 for detecting the opening state of the front door member 7.

  On the other hand, a normal symbol / special symbol display board 121 is connected to the output interface of the panel relay terminal board 111 via a symbol limiting resistor board 120, and the normal symbol indicator 130 and the special symbol from the main control board 101. A drive signal can be output to the display 131.

  In addition, a winning opening solenoid 122 that opens and closes the pair of opening and closing pieces 84 of the variable winning opening 77 is connected to the output interface of the variable winning opening relay terminal board 114, and a drive signal is output from the main control board 101. It is like that.

  Further, an attacker solenoid 123 that opens and closes the lid 85 that closes the large winning port 79 of the attacker device 80 is connected to the output interface of the large winning port relay terminal board 116, and a drive signal is transmitted from the main control board 101. It is output.

  On the other hand, the payout control board 102 includes a CPU 124 as a central processing unit, a ROM 125 as a read-only memory, and a RAM 126 as a readable / writable memory.

  The payout control board 102 processes the command signal input from the main control board 101 and outputs a drive signal to the payout device 9. Thereby, the payout device 9 pays out the game ball according to the drive signal.

  Note that bidirectional communication is performed between the main control board 101 and the payout control board 102 via respective input / output interfaces. For example, when the main control board 101 transmits a prize ball command, it responds to this. An ACK signal is returned from the payout control board 102 to the main control board 101.

  The payout control board 102 is connected with an operation sensor 110 that detects an operation state of the operation handle 13 that is operated by a player for driving a game ball, and a launch control board 127. When the operation state of the operation handle 13 is detected by the operation sensor 110, the payout control board 102 outputs a drive signal to the launch motor 33 connected to the launch control board 127, and the launch motor 33 is driven. A game ball is fired according to the signal.

  The payout control board 102 is also connected with a lower tray full tank switch 128 for detecting that the game ball stored in the lower tray 14 is full. “Please remove from the pan 14” is notified.

  In addition, an external terminal board 129 is connected to the main control board 101 and the payout control board 102, so that the winning state of the start opening 78, the big winning opening 79, etc., the fluctuation state of the normal symbol / special symbol, and the lottery result are displayed. Various information such as a gaming state based on the information is output to a hall computer or the like provided in the gaming facility.

  On the other hand, the peripheral substrate 200 includes a peripheral control substrate 201 and a display device control substrate 202 as shown in FIG. Note that only one-way communication is performed between the input / output interface and the input interface between the main control board 101 and the peripheral control board 201, and the main control board 101 and the peripheral control board 201. The command is sent to, but the reverse is not done. In addition, power for operation is supplied from the power supply board 107 to the peripheral board 200 via the power supply relay terminal board 106.

  The peripheral control board 201 also includes electronic components such as a CPU 203, a ROM 204, a RAM 205, and the like, and a predetermined effect control program can be executed by these electronic components.

  In addition, the peripheral control board 201 is provided with a ROM 206 that stores a sound source that is the basis of voice and music, and a sound source IC 207 that outputs the sound and music according to the production content based on the sound source stored in the ROM 206. It has been.

  Note that bidirectional communication is performed between the peripheral control board 201 and the display apparatus control board 202 with each input / output interface.

  On the other hand, a liquid crystal display (LCD) as the effect display device 4 is connected to the display device control board 202, and the display device control board 202 processes a command signal transmitted from the peripheral control board 201, A drive signal is output to the effect display device 4. More specifically, the display device control board 202 includes a CPU 208, a RAM 209, a ROM 210, a VDP 211, and an image ROM 212.

  The CPU 208 receives the command signal sent from the peripheral control board 201 via the input / output interface and performs arithmetic processing based on the command to control the VDP 211. The RAM 209 provides a work area for the CPU 208 and temporarily stores information included in the display command. The ROM 210 holds a program for the CPU 208 (for display control).

  A VDP (video display processor) 211 is a drawing circuit that directly operates an LCD driver (liquid crystal driving circuit) incorporated in the effect display device 4. A register is provided inside the VDP 211, and it is possible to hold the operation mode of the VDP 211, setting information of various display functions, and the like. Then, the CPU 208 rewrites various information held in the register, so that the display mode in the effect display device 4 can be variously changed. The image ROM 212 is a non-volatile memory that stores various image data, and stores bitmap image data of various display patterns, JPEG image data for a background image, and the like.

  In addition, a lamp driving board 213 and a frame decoration relay terminal board 214 are connected to the peripheral control board 201. The output interface of the lamp driving board 213 includes a central decorative lamp 215 for lighting and decorating the central decorative body 81 of the game board 6, a side decorative lamp 216 for emitting and decorating the side decorative body 82, and a variable prize for decorating the variable winning opening 77. A mouth decoration lamp 217 and an attacker device decoration lamp 218 for lighting and decorating the attacker device 80 are connected. Thereby, the lamp drive substrate 213 can switch the lighting state of each of these lamps.

  In addition, the frame decoration relay terminal board 214 connected to the peripheral control board 201 is arranged on the upper decoration lamp 219 for decorating the upper light emitting decoration body 15 that decorates the outer periphery of the effect display device 4 and the front door member 7. A lower decorative lamp 220 for emitting and decorating the lower light emitting decorative body 16 and a speaker 221 disposed at a predetermined position of the pachinko machine 1 are connected. A drive signal is transmitted from the peripheral control board 201 to the lamp and the speaker. It is output.

  Further, the peripheral control board 201 of the peripheral board 200 includes a ball approach sensor 222 that is arranged above the game area 5 in the game board 6 and that can detect a game ball that has been guided by the guide rail 71 and entered the game area 5. The ball symbol 317 (see FIG. 13) is displayed on the effect display device 4 based on a detection signal from the ball approach sensor 222.

  The ball approach sensor 222 of this example corresponds to the game medium detection means of the present invention.

[Functional Configuration of Main Substrate and Peripheral Substrate] A description will be given based on FIGS. 12 and 13.
FIG. 12 is a block diagram schematically showing a functional configuration related to game contents by the main board and the peripheral board. FIG. 13 is a front view showing an example of an effect image displayed on the effect display device.

  The pachinko machine 1 of this example is configured with various functions that are embodied by executing predetermined game programs, presentation programs, and the like on the main board 100 and the peripheral board 200. Specifically, FIG. As shown in FIG. 12, the main board 100 has a random number generating means 300 for generating a predetermined random number as the lottery means lottery when the start sensor 108 detects the acceptance of the game ball to the starting port 78, and the random number generating means. Special symbol fluctuation control means 301 that displays the special symbol on the special symbol display 131 variably based on the random number generated by the means 300, that is, the lottery result, and stops and displays the special symbol indicating the lottery result (random number generated). When the random number generated by the random number generation means 300 satisfies a predetermined condition, the attacker solenoid 123 of the attacker device 80 is driven. Advantageous game state generating means 302 for generating an advantageous game state in which the big prize opening 79 opens and closes in a predetermined pattern, and command transmission for transmitting a random number generated by the random number generating means 300, that is, a lottery result, to the peripheral board 200 as a control information command. Means 303.

  On the other hand, the peripheral board 200 includes a command receiving unit 304 that receives a control information command transmitted from the command transmitting unit 303 of the main board 100, and an effect display device 4 that responds to the control command received by the command receiving unit 304. An effect display control unit 305 for displaying a predetermined effect image is provided.

  In the display display control means 305 on the peripheral board 200, the obstacle nail symbol 311, the windmill symbol 312, the start port symbol 313, the variable winning symbol symbol 314, the central bonus symbol symbol 315, etc. are appropriately positioned so as to recall the game area. The game board surface graphic 316 (corresponding to the game board screen image of the present invention) arranged on the display board 4 is displayed on the effect display device 4 and the game ball surface pattern 316 is displayed based on the detection signal of the game ball from the ball entry sensor 222. And a sphere symbol display means 307 for displaying a sphere symbol 317 that moves.

  Further, the effect display control means 305 variably displays a plurality of lottery symbols 318 based on a control command corresponding to a random number generated in the random number generating means 300 of the main board 100 by the start winning of the game ball. The lottery symbol variation display means 308 is further provided which displays the lottery symbols 318 in a variable manner so that the lottery symbols 318 are displayed in a stopped manner and the lottery symbols 318 are suggested by the combination of the lottery symbols 318 stopped and displayed.

  Based on the detection signal from the ball entry sensor 222, the ball symbol display unit 307 of the effect display control unit 305 displays the ball symbol 317 on the game board surface symbol 316, and the game ball is started from the start port. When a control command indicating that the start sensor 108 is detected by entering the ball 78 is sent from the main board 100, the game ball symbol 317 displays an effect image that is accepted by the start port symbol 313. In addition, as this control command, the command concerning the random number (lottery result) by the random number generation means 300 may be used.

  Also, the lottery symbol variation display means 308 displays the lottery symbol 318 for a predetermined first variation time based on a control command relating to a random number (lottery result) transmitted from the main board 100 by winning at the start port 78. When the first variation time has elapsed, the lottery symbol 318 is rotated and displayed so that the symbol meaning cannot be recognized for a predetermined second variation time. The lottery symbols 318 are sequentially stopped and displayed before the second variation time elapses, and the lottery symbols 318 are stopped and displayed in a combination that suggests the lottery result. The first variation time is a time for displaying an effect image in which the ball symbol 317 is received on the start opening symbol 313 by the ball symbol display means 307. When the ball symbol 317 is received in the start opening symbol 313, the lottery symbol 318 is displayed. Is rotated.

  The ball symbol display means 307 of this example corresponds to the game medium symbol display means of the present invention. Further, the ball symbol 317 in this example corresponds to the game medium symbol of the present invention.

[About game contents]
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present example, an effect display device 4 is arranged in front of the player, and a game area 5 is arranged below it. As shown in FIG. 13, the effect display device 4 displays a game board surface pattern 316 using the obstacle nail symbol 311, the start mouth symbol 313, and the like, and a plurality (for example, three) of lotteries in the center. The symbol 318 is displayed. When the operation ball 13 is rotated clockwise after first throwing the game ball into the upper plate 12, the ball launching device 23 is activated, and the game ball is driven into the upper part of the game area 5 in the game board 6. Thus, a game in which a game ball flows down in the game area 5 can be performed.

  By the way, the game board 6 is provided with a ball approach sensor 222 capable of detecting a game ball entering the game area 5. Based on the approach signal from the ball entry sensor 222, the effect display device 4 includes A ball symbol 317 is displayed as an image, and the effect display device 4 displays a ball symbol 317 flowing down on the game board surface symbol 316 as an image. As a result, the player can see the display of the effect display device 4 so that the player can actually feel that he or she is actually driving a game ball without looking at the game area 5 arranged below. ing.

  Then, when the game ball driven into the game area 5 is received in the start port 78, a lottery is performed on the main board 100, and an effect image corresponding to the lottery result (random number generated by the random number generating means 300) Is displayed on the effect display device 4. Specifically, the plurality of lottery symbols 318 displayed on the effect display device 4 start to display variation, and when a predetermined variation time based on the generated random number has elapsed, each lottery symbol 318 is stopped and displayed. Is displayed. The player can recognize the lottery result by the combination of the lottery symbols 318 displayed in a stopped state.

  By the way, in this pachinko machine 1, since the effect display device 4 is arranged in the front and the game area 5 is arranged below, the player is attracted to the effect display apparatus 4, so that the player starts in the game area 5. Even if a game ball is received in the mouth 78, it is easy to overlook and there is a risk that the expectation due to the start winning will be lowered, but in this example, when the game ball is received in the start port 78, it is displayed on the effect display device 4. Before the plurality of lottery symbols 318 are rotated and displayed, the ball symbol 317 displayed on the screen displays an effect image received by the start opening symbol 313 on the screen, and then the plurality of lottery symbols 318 are rotated. Even if the game area 5 is not viewed, it is possible to recognize the winning at the starting port 78 and to obtain a higher expectation due to the starting winning. .

  In addition, after the game ball is received at the start port 78, until the plurality of lottery symbols 318 are rotated and displayed, that is, an effect image in which the ball symbol 317 starts and wins the start port symbol 313 is displayed on the screen. During this time, display is performed such that the plurality of lottery symbols 318 vibrate slightly, and the display of the variation of the plurality of lottery symbols 318 by starting winning is started.

  As the effect image in which the plurality of lottery symbols 318 are variably displayed, the combination of the lottery symbols 318 that are stopped and displayed while leaving one variable lottery symbol 318 is displayed so as to satisfy the specific condition (reach). When displaying the effect image (so-called reach effect image) to be displayed, it can be displayed on a larger screen by displaying using the entire screen of the effect display device 4, and by the effect image full of presence. It is possible to increase the sense of expectation for the big hit and produce a more interesting performance.

  If the combination of the lottery symbols 318 that are stopped and displayed as a result of the lottery by the start winning is displayed as a combination that suggests “big hit”, the attack device 80 in the game area 5 is displayed as a big hit game (advantageous game state). The special winning opening 79 is opened and closed in a predetermined pattern.

  In this example, when a game ball is received (wins) in the general winning port 76, the variable winning port 77, the starting port 78, and the big winning port 79, the number of game balls corresponding to the received winning ports is increased. The payout device 9 pays out. For example, 10 game balls are paid out in the general prize 76, 13 in the variable prize opening 77, 3 in the start opening 78, and 13 in the big prize opening 79.

  Thus, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the entire upper half of the pachinko machine 1 is used as the effect display device 4, and the game area 5 (game board 6) is arranged on the lower side of the display device 4 so far. The pachinko machine 1 can have a novel appearance and layout, and when a game ball is received at the start port 78, a ball symbol 317 is displayed on the start port symbol 313 on the game board surface pattern 316 displayed on the effect display device 4. Even if the effect image that is accepted is displayed and the game ball in the game area 5 arranged on the lower side is missed where it is accepted into the start port 78, it can be seen as the effect image. It can be enjoyed in a pseudo manner, and it is possible to entertain the effect image without lowering the original enjoyment of the pachinko machine by the game ball and to prevent the player's interest from decreasing.

  In addition, when a game ball is received in the start port 78 arranged in the game area 5, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out and a predetermined lottery result is drawn based on the random number generated by the random number generating means 300. On the other hand, the effect display device 4 displays an effect image in which the ball symbol 317 is received in the start port symbol 313 when the game ball is received in the start port 78, and a plurality of lotteries are displayed along with the display of the effect image. After the symbols 318 are variably displayed, the lottery symbols 318 are sequentially stopped and displayed so that the combination of the lottery symbols 318 suggests the lottery result. And a pachinko machine 1 in which an advantageous gaming state (big hit game) in which the winning prize opening 79 is opened and closed occurs and a predetermined number of gaming balls are paid out in response to the reception of the gaming balls to the winning prize opening 79. Ri, on whether lottery symbol 318 is stopped and displayed at jackpot suggest combination, can be suspense-pounding, interest to increase the player's expectation can be prevented from being lowered. When the game ball is received at the start port 78, when the display of the effect image in which the ball symbol 317 is received at the start port symbol 313 is started, the lottery symbol 318 that has been stopped is displayed at the same time. When the variable display is started in a state where the meaning can be recognized, and the ball symbol 317 is received in the start opening symbol 313, the lottery symbol 318 can be displayed in full swing like the conventional variable display. Thus, even if the player witnesses that the game ball is received at the start port 78 in the game area 5, the lottery pattern 318 is displayed without delay, so that it can be suppressed from giving a sense of incongruity, It is possible to prevent the interest in the game from decreasing, and for the player who has not noticed that the game ball has been accepted into the start port 78, the ball symbol 317 is the start port symbol 3. Since the lottery symbol 318 is displayed in a recognizable state without being largely displayed in a changeable manner until it is accepted to No. 3, it becomes difficult to notice that the variation display of the lottery symbol 318 has been started, and the start opening symbol 313 It is possible to entertain the effect image in which the sphere symbol 317 is received without any sense of incongruity, and to prevent the interest from deteriorating.

  In addition, when a player hits a game ball into the game area 5, a ball symbol 317 that moves (flows down) on the game board surface symbol 316 displayed on the effect display device 4 is displayed, and a general winning opening 76, When a game ball is received in the variable winning port 77, the start port 78, etc., a predetermined number of game balls are paid out, and a display that the start symbol 317 is received in the start port symbol 313 on the game board surface pattern 316 in accordance with the reception is displayed. Therefore, the movement of the game ball in the game area 5 on the game board 6 is displayed as a pseudo effect image in the display area of the effect display device 4. The movement of the ball can be simulated in a simulated manner, and the display device 4 is arranged in the upper half of the pachinko machine 1 and the game board 6 is arranged in the lower half so that the interest in the display device 4 can be strongly attracted. Also It is possible to delight without effect image reducing the pachinko machine original fun by playing ball player's interest to prevent the decline.

  In addition, since the game ball is displayed as a symbol like a ball symbol 317 with respect to the effect image of the effect display device 4, the distance from the player to the effect image of the effect display device 4 and the ball symbol 317 is the same. It becomes a distance and it is possible to make it difficult to move the focal point, and it is possible to prevent the player from getting tired early and deteriorating the interest. In addition, since the game balls are displayed as symbols, it can be easily associated with other displayed effect images (for example, lottery symbols 318) (for example, lighting conditions and color schemes). It is possible to prevent the symbols 318 and the like from being difficult to see and to prevent the player's interest from decreasing.

  Further, when a game ball is received at the start opening 78, the lottery symbols 318 in the effect display device 4 start to be displayed in a variable manner, so that the punchco machine 1 can have the same feeling as a conventional pachinko machine, It is possible to prevent the player who is used to the conventional pachinko machine from feeling uncomfortable and to prevent the interest in the game from decreasing.

  Further, since the ball entry sensor 222 detects that the game ball has entered the game area 5, the ball figure 317 is displayed on the game board surface pattern 316 of the effect display device 4. It is possible to prevent the ball symbol 317 from being displayed when no game ball has entered, and to improve the reliability of the ball symbol 317 displayed on the game board surface symbol 316, thereby distrusting the player. It can suppress giving and can prevent interest from falling.

  Furthermore, since the control of the effect image displayed on the effect display device 4 is controlled by the peripheral board 200 different from the main board 100 that controls the game content, the load on the main board 100 can be reduced. The display of the effect image can prevent the processing of the game content (for example, payout process, lottery process, occurrence of advantageous game state, etc.) from being delayed and the quick response of the game from being reduced. It is possible to entertain both game contents and prevent the interest from deteriorating.

  In addition, the display of the effect image is controlled on the peripheral board 200 different from the main board 100, so that the main board 100 can be moved on the game board surface pattern 316 without being subjected to a load, or can be received in the start opening 78. Depending on the situation, it is possible to display effect images that require complex control, such as the display of the ball symbol 317 that is accepted into the start opening symbol 313 and the variation display of the lottery symbol 318. A certain effect image can be displayed, and the interest of the player can be further enhanced.

  In addition, since the control of the effect image is performed on the peripheral board 200, when changing the model, it is possible to display a different effect image by simply replacing the peripheral board 200 while leaving the main board 100 as it is. The cost for the model change can be reduced, and the model change can be easily handled.

  Further, the front door member 7 is made smaller than the conventional one so that the front side of the lower half of the pachinko machine 1 is covered by the front door member 7, and the distance of the hinge mechanism 18 for opening and closing the front door member 7 is the conventional distance. Since it can be made shorter than a pachinko machine, it is difficult to bend between the hinge mechanisms 18, and even if a predetermined tool is inserted between the hinge mechanisms 18, it is difficult to form a gap. It is possible to prevent an illegal act from being performed on the game area 5.

  Moreover, since the game board 6 and the front door member 7 are made smaller than the conventional pachinko machine, it is possible to reduce the material required for the game board 6 and the front door member 7 and to flow to the existing production line. Therefore, it is not necessary to create a new production line, so that it is possible to suppress an increase in cost as a whole. In addition, since the game board 6 and the front door member 7 are reduced in size, it becomes lighter and easier to handle, so the assembly work of the game board 6 and the front door member 7 and the attachment work to the pachinko machine 1 are facilitated. Workability can be improved.

  Also, since the game board 6 having the game area 5 is arranged below the effect display device 4, even if the game ball is driven into the game area 5 while the effect image is displayed, the effect image is obstructed by the game ball. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the interest from deteriorating by focusing on the production image. Further, even if a game ball is driven into the game area 5, the effect image on the effect display device 4 does not become difficult to see, so that the game ball can be continuously operated even during the display of the effect image. Can be avoided.

  Furthermore, since the effect image of approximately half the size of the entire pachinko machine 1 can be displayed, the force of the effect image displayed on the large screen can be further increased, and the effect image can be more enjoyed. At the same time, the player's interest can be more strongly attracted, and it is possible to concentrate on the effect image and suppress the player's interest from decreasing. Moreover, in the conventional pachinko machine, since the pachinko machine 1 is provided with only the large screen effect display device 4 at the position where the game area where the game ball flows down is arranged, the impact is completely different from that of the conventional pachinko machine. The pachinko machine 1 has a high appearance, and can be identified at a glance even from a distance, so that the pachinko machine 1 that can attract the player's interest strongly can be obtained. Furthermore, since the player's interest can be more strongly attracted by the large-screen effect display device 4, it is difficult to notice the game balls in the game area 5 unless a particular attention is paid to the game area 5, and random numbers are generated. It is possible to prevent distraction by the game balls in the game area 5 during the display of the effect image according to the lottery result, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest.

  In addition, since the game area 5 that is narrower than the display area of the effect display device 4, that is, an effect image wider than the game region 5, is displayed, the player is more interested in the effect display device 4 than the game region 5. It can be strongly directed to the effect image, and even if the game ball in the parable game area 5 enters the field of view, it is possible to suppress the game ball from being worried, and to concentrate on the displayed effect image, It can prevent a player's interest from falling.

  Furthermore, the size of the game board 6 is less than half the size of the front surface of the pachinko machine 1, from the supply position for supplying game balls into the game area 5 to the winning openings such as the start opening 78 and the big winning opening 79. Since the distance is relatively closer than the conventional game board, it is possible to make the player think that it is “a game board that is easy to aim for a prize opening”, and to increase the expectation for the pachinko machine 1. In addition, the pachinko machine 1 can be selected from a number of pachinko machines and played on the pachinko machine 1.

  In addition, when a game ball is received at the start opening 78, the big winning opening 79, etc., a predetermined number of gaming balls are paid out and a profit is given to the player. Therefore, an advantageous gaming state in which the big winning opening 79 can be received. During the occurrence (during a big hit game), the player's interest inevitably moves to the big winning opening 79 in the game area 5, and the game area 5 is positioned relatively hard to see compared to the effect display device 4. Even if is placed, the player's interest does not decrease, the game can be continued without problems, and it is placed at a position that is easy to see before the advantageous gaming state occurs, that is, during the display of the effect image for the lottery It is possible to concentrate on the display by the effect display device 4 to make the effect image more enjoyable and to prevent the player's interest from deteriorating.

  In addition, since the main body frame 3 that supports the effect display device 4 and the payout device 9 is supported to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 2, the outer frame 2 is fixed to an island facility such as a game hall. Even in the state, by opening the main body frame 3 to the front side, the rear side of the main body frame 3 can be seen without turning around to the back side of the island facility, and the effect display device 4 and the payout device supported by the main body frame 3 Maintenance such as repair and inspection of 9 etc. can be easily performed.

  Further, a ball launching device 23 is arranged next to the game board 6, and the distance from the ball launching device 23 to the upper part in the game area 5 in the game board 6 is arranged below the game board 6. Since it can be made as close as possible to the conventional pachinko machine, the time from the time when the player operates the operation handle 13 until the game ball enters (injects) into the game area 5 is as much as possible. To shorten the time lag. That is, since the responsiveness of the game ball driving operation can be improved, the operation ball 13 can be operated to drive the game ball at a desired timing such as when the variable winning port 77 or the big winning port 79 is in operation. It can prevent a player's interest from falling.

  In addition, since the distance to the game area 5 can be shortened, guidance for guiding the game ball before the game ball launched from the ball launching device 23 reaches the upper part in the game area 5. The distance of contact with the rail 71 or the like is shorter than before, and the game ball rotates strongly due to friction caused by the contact with the guide rail 71 or the like, and the variation in the movement of the game ball increases, or due to contact with the guide rail 71 or the like It can be prevented that the speed of the game ball is attenuated by the frictional resistance and the game ball cannot be shot at the target position, and the player's interest can be prevented from being lowered.

  Further, a ball launcher 23 is arranged beside the game board 6, and the ball launcher 23 is placed below the game board 6 as compared to the case where the ball launcher is arranged below the game board like a conventional pachinko machine. It is not necessary to secure a space for disposing the launching device 23, and the gaming board 6 can have a height substantially the same as the height of the lower half of the main body frame 3, and the gaming area 5 can be made as wide as possible. Since the pachinko machine 1 has a novel appearance, such as the pachinko machine 1 having the display device 4 in the upper half of the pachinko machine 1 and the game board 6 in the lower half, the game board 6 can be made smaller than necessary. Thus, the pachinko machine 1 that can not only display the effect image on the large screen but also enjoy the movement of the game ball can be provided.

  Moreover, since the ball launcher 23 is arranged beside the game board 6 and the distance from the ball launcher 23 to the upper part in the game area 5 can be shortened, the launch strength of the ball launcher 23 is conventionally increased. The strength of the ball launcher 23, the guide rail 71, etc. can be equal to or lower than that of the conventional one, and the increase in the cost of the ball launcher 23 etc. can be suppressed. Can do.

  Further, the operation handle 13 is arranged on the front door member 7, that is, the operation handle 13 is arranged at a position closer to the game area 5 than the conventional pachinko machine. Even if the position where 23 is placed cannot be seen, the operation handle 13 placed near the game area 5 can give the impression that the ball launching device 23 is placed near the game area 5. Thus, the pachinko machine 1 that gives an impression that the time lag relating to the operation of the operation handle 13 is small and is likely to aim at the winning holes 76, 77, 78, 79, etc. in the game area 5 can be obtained. The expectation for 1 can be enhanced, and the pachinko machine 1 can be selected from a number of pachinko machines and played on the machine.

  In addition, since the operation handle 13 is disposed on the front door member 7, even if the front door member 7 is disposed on the lower half of the pachinko machine 1, the position of the operation bundle 13 is substantially the same as that of the conventional pachinko machine. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a player who is accustomed to the position of the operation handle in the conventional pachinko machine from being given a sense of incongruity, and to suppress a decrease in interest in the game.

  In addition, since the gaming board 6 is arranged in the lower half of the pachinko machine 1 to be smaller than the conventional one, the size of the front door member 7 that covers the front of the gaming board 6 is also reduced. Further, the strength of the front door member 7 is increased, and the durability of the pachinko machine 1 that replaces only the game board 6 when changing the model can be enhanced. Moreover, since the front door member 7 can be made small, the material concerning the front door member 7 can be decreased, and the cost concerning the pachinko machine 1 can be reduced.

  Furthermore, the main body frame 3 is provided with a ball discharge port 31 for collecting the game balls discharged from the game board 6 and discharging the game balls downward to the rear side. The main body frame 3 collects the game balls discharged from the game board 6. Therefore, even if the game board 6 is replaced by changing the model, a game ball discharged from the pachinko machine 1 provided in an island facility outside the pachinko machine 1 is received. There is no need to change the equipment, and it is possible to suppress an increase in cost for changing the model.

  Further, the main body frame 3 is provided with a frame-like game board support portion 22 for supporting the game board 6, and a locking mechanism 26 for preventing the game board 6 from dropping off from the game board support section 22. Since the game board 6 supported by the game board support part 22 of the main body frame 3 is locked by the lock mechanism 26, it can be prevented from falling out of the game board support part 22, The game board 6 detachably supported can be reliably supported by the main body frame 3.

  Further, the main body frame 3 is further provided with a back plate 29 for closing the rear opening of the frame-like game board support portion 22, and the game board 6 supported by the game board support portion 22 of the main body frame 3 is provided. Since the rear side can be closed by the back plate 29, even if an illegal act is attempted on the game board 6 from the back side of the pachinko machine 1, it can be blocked by the back plate 29. To prevent fraud.

  Further, since the main body frame 3 supports the dispensing device 9 at a position close to the first hinge mechanism 17, even if a large weight (load) is applied to the main body frame 3 via the dispensing device 9, The moment applied to the hinge mechanism 17 can be reduced as much as possible, and the load applied to the first hinge mechanism 17 can be reduced to prevent the first hinge mechanism 17 from being deformed or damaged.

  Further, since the game board 6 is supported near the second hinge mechanism 18 side, a predetermined space is secured between the end of the main body frame 3 opposite to the second hinge mechanism 18 side and the game board 6. A locking hole 32 and a locking device 66 for locking the front door member 7 pivotally supported by the second hinge mechanism 18 on the front surface of the main body frame 3 can be disposed in the secured space. By locking the front door member 7 with respect to the main body frame 3 by the locking device 66 or the like, it is possible to prevent an illegal act from being performed on the game board 6 or the like supported by the main body frame 3. Further, in addition to the locking device 66 and the like described above, a ball launching device 23 and the like can be arranged in a space that can be secured on the opposite side of the second hinge mechanism 18, and the space beside the game board 6 in the main body frame 3 can be provided. The game board 6 can be made as large as possible within a limited range while being effectively used to eliminate waste.

  Moreover, since the upper plate 12 and the lower plate 14 for storing the game balls paid out from the payout device 9 are arranged on the front side of the front door member 7, the lower side of the front door member 7 as in the conventional pachinko machine is provided. It is not necessary to arrange a lower plate or the like for storing game balls on the front door, and it is not necessary to secure a space for arranging the upper plate 12 and the lower plate 14 on the lower side of the front door member 7. The front door member 7 can be enlarged by bringing the lower end of 7 close to the lower end of the pachinko machine 1, that is, the game board 6 (game area 5) can be made as large as possible. The movement can be enjoyed to prevent the player's interest from deteriorating.

  Further, since the operation status of the operation handle 13 is mechanically transmitted to the impact strength changing means 55, a sensor for detecting the operation status, a motor and a solenoid for changing the firing strength, and these are controlled. There is no need to use an electrical component such as a control device, and an increase in the cost for launching a game ball can be suppressed. Further, when the front door member 7 is in the open state, the operation status is not transmitted. That is, it is not necessary to have a structure that constantly transmits the operation status to the operation handle 13 whose position changes by opening and closing, the handle cam 57, the first transmission member 58, the crank member 59, the second transmission member 61, In addition, the configuration of the operation transmitting means such as the slide member 64 can be simplified to prevent the cost from increasing.

  In addition, since the ball launching device 23 is arranged on the left side of the game board 6 and the operation handle 13 is arranged on the opposite side, the operation handle 13 can be operated with the right hand which is a general player's dominant hand. it can. Further, since the upper plate 12 for supplying the game ball from the front side to the ball launcher 23 is disposed on the left side of the game board 6, the game ball is operated with the left hand while operating the operation handle 13 with the right hand. Can be played with the same feeling as a conventional pachinko machine, and it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable and deteriorating the interest.

  The present invention has been described with reference to the preferred embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various improvements can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention as described below. And design changes are possible.

  That is, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as a gaming machine, but a gaming machine other than the pachinko machine, for example, a gaming machine or the like in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated. The present invention can also be applied.

It is a front view which shows the whole front side of the pachinko machine of an example of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows a pachinko machine from diagonally left front. It is a rear view which shows the whole rear side of the pachinko machine. It is a perspective view shown in the state where a main part frame was opened to an outer frame in a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view shown in the state where the front door member in the pachinko machine was opened. It is an expansion front which expands and shows a game board, a launching device, etc. in the state where a front door member in a pachinko machine was removed. It is a disassembled perspective view which isolate | separates and shows a game board from the main body frame of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which shows a part of hit | damage intensity | strength change means in a ball | bowl launcher from a rear side with an operation handle. It is a perspective view which shows a game board from diagonally forward. It is a block diagram which shows roughly the control structure around the main board | substrate in a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows roughly the control structure of the periphery board | substrate periphery in a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows roughly the functional structure regarding the game content by a main board | substrate and a peripheral board | substrate. It is a front view showing an example of the effect image displayed on the effect display device.

Explanation of symbols

1 Pachinko machine 2 Outer frame (supporting member)
3 Body frame (support member)
4. Effect display device (effect display means)
5 game area 6 game board 7 front door member 9 payout device (payout means)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Main control board box 11 Display board box 76 General winning opening 77 Variable winning opening 78 Starting opening 79 Large winning opening 80 Attacker device 86 Out opening 87 Gate 100 Main board 101 Main control board 102 Delivery control board 200 Peripheral board 201 Peripheral control board 202 Display device control board 222 Ball approach sensor (entrance detection means)
300 Random number generation means (lottery means)
301 Special Symbol Fluctuation Control Unit 302 Advantageous Game State Generation Unit 303 Command Transmission Unit 304 Command Reception Unit 305 Effect Display Control Unit 306 Board Display Unit 307 Ball Symbol Display Unit (Game Medium Symbol Display Unit)
308 Lottery symbol change display means 311 Obstacle nail symbol 312 Windmill symbol 313 Start opening symbol (acceptance symbol)
314 Variable prize winning design (acceptance design)
315 Central character design 316 Game board design (game board drawing)
317 Ball design (game media design)
318 lottery design

Claims (3)

A gaming machine body having a frame-shaped member;
Effect display means having a display surface on which a predetermined effect image is displayed ;
A game board in which a game area provided with an entrance capable of receiving game media is formed;
A determination means for determining whether or not a game medium has been received at the reception port;
A payout means for paying out a predetermined number of game media based on the fact that the judgment means judges that the game media has been received at the receiving port ,
The game board is located in a region near the lower end of the gaming machine main body, and the effect display means is located in a region near the upper end of the gaming machine main body. Is a gaming machine that is arranged so as to be aligned in the height direction from the lower end to the upper end of the gaming machine body,
further,
A board screen display means for displaying a game board screen on the display surface of the effect display means located above the game board using at least the obstacle nail design and the entrance design, and the game board surface by the board screen display means The game media symbol moving on the screen can be displayed based on the game media driven into the game area, and based on the reception of the game media into the reception port, to the reception symbol on the game board screen There is a game medium symbol display means for displaying the accepted game medium symbol on the display surface of the effect display means located above the game board, and at least the game board screen image and the game medium symbol are included A gaming machine comprising an effect display control means capable of controlling display of an image.   In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
  The system further comprises lottery means for performing a lottery process on the big hit based on the fact that the judging means judges that the game medium has been received at the entrance.
  A gaming machine characterized by that.   The lottery means
  A lottery process is performed for the jackpot based on a random number obtained when the judging means judges that a game medium has entered the entrance.
  The gaming machine according to claim 2.

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