JP5614430B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

In general, a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine includes a game board and a glass provided in front of the game board, and most of the space between the game board and the glass is a game ball launched by a launching device. It is a game area that is guided and flows down. When a game ball enters a ball entry means provided in the game area, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the player. Further, for example, certain whether spruce lottery ball entrance hand stage playing ball to generate equivalent or state when ball entrance of ball entrance means is performed and then elected to spruce lottery those or condition occurs Some players can win prize balls (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2007-14661 A

Meanwhile, the game ball is because it is made of iron, for example, when a strong magnet to the glass of the gaming area forward Ru brought close, the game ball was struck by the firing apparatus becomes attracted to the magnet through the glass. Accordingly, there is a possibility that an illegal act of guiding the game ball to the ball entry means and entering it by moving the magnet attracting the game ball may occur .

The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems and the like, and its purpose is to prevent illegal acts such as guiding a game ball to a predetermined area of the game area using a magnet. It is to provide a gaming machine.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
A game board that extends along a substantially vertical direction, and a transparent member in front of the game board extending substantially parallel front and the game board, between the transparent member and the game board, predetermined firing device A gaming machine having a gaming area where a game ball launched by is guided,
First shaped on purpose to regulate the passage of the game ball in a predetermined portion of the gaming area, and a second shaped on purpose displaceable movable member to permit passage of the game ball in the predetermined portion,
A passage restriction means comprising: a housing portion that houses the movable member in the second state ;
A route limiting means for limiting a moving direction of the game ball in the predetermined portion to a substantially vertical direction ;
In the second state, the movable member has a posture that is inclined upward in the forward direction, and in the first state, the movable member is displaced between a first posture that is inclined upward in the forward direction and a second posture that is inclined forward in the downward direction. Configured and possible
One of the side surface of the movable member or the side wall portion of the housing portion is provided with guide means extending in the front-rear direction, and the other is provided with a shaft portion inserted through the guide means,
At least the center of gravity of the movable member in the first state is located in front of the shaft portion,
Said movable member is at least partially made of a magnetic material, when a game ball that is magnetized attracted to a magnet which is closer to the front surface of the transparent member is closer to said predetermined portion, said movable member in said second state but said attracted to magnetized game ball slides displaced obliquely upward toward the front, protrude into said predetermined portion, said first position next to the first state,
The movable member in the first state in the first state is pressed downward by a game ball attracted to the magnet and magnetized, or the magnet that magnetized the game ball is moved away from the gaming machine. If it is, the second posture in the first state is obtained.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the cheating of guiding a game ball to the predetermined area | region of a game area using a magnet can be prevented.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine in one Embodiment. It is a perspective view of a pachinko machine. It is a right view of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which shows the state which open | released the inner frame, the front frame set, and the back pack unit. It is a front view which shows the structure of an inner frame and a game board. It is a rear view which shows the structure of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows an electric structure. It is a front view which shows the passage control character attached to the game board. (A) is a perspective view showing the passage restriction character when the restriction protrusion is in the second state, and (b) is a perspective view showing the passage restriction character when the restriction protrusion is in the first state. (A) shows the passing restriction when the restricting projection is in the second state, and (b) shows the passing when the restricting projection is in the first state and the magnetized game ball is directly above the restricting projection. (C) is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a passing restricting agent when the restricting protrusion is in the first state and the second angular portion and the magnetized game ball are in contact with each other. It is a rear view of a passage regulation object. It is a side view which shows the front-end | tip part shape of the control protrusion in another embodiment. It is a side view which shows the front-end | tip part shape of the control protrusion in another embodiment. It is a side view which shows the front-end | tip part shape of the control protrusion in another embodiment. It is a side view which shows the front-end | tip part shape of the control protrusion in another embodiment. It is a side view which shows the front-end | tip part shape of the control protrusion in another embodiment. It is a schematic cross section of the passage regulation object in another embodiment.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Here, FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view, and FIG. 3 is a right side view. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which the inner frame 12 and the front frame set 14 are opened. However, in FIG. 4, for the sake of convenience, a nail and an accessory arranged on the surface of the game board 30, a glass unit 137 attached to the front frame set 14, and the like are omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 4, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that forms an outline of the pachinko machine 10, and an inner frame 12 is supported on one side of the outer frame 11 so as to be openable and closable. ing. The outer frame 11 is formed in a rectangular shape as a whole by, for example, a wooden plate material, and each plate material is assembled by a detachable fastener such as a small screw.

  The outer frame 11 is provided with an upper hinge 81 and a lower hinge 82 on the left side thereof. The upper and lower hinges 81 and 82 support the upper and lower portions of the inner frame 12 so as to be rotatable, thereby supporting the inner frame 12 so that it can be opened and closed. Furthermore, a resin curtain decoration 85 is attached to the lower part of the outer frame 11.

  The opening / closing axis of the inner frame 12 is set up and down on the left side when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10 as described above, and the inner frame 12 can be opened forward with the opening / closing axis serving as an axis. Yes. The inner frame 12 is mainly composed of a blue resin base 38 whose outer shape is rectangular, and a substantially elliptical window hole 39 is formed at the center of the resin base 38.

  A front frame set 14 as a front door is attached to the front side of the inner frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. As with the inner frame 12, the front frame set 14 can be opened forward with an opening / closing axis set along the top and bottom on the left side when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10.

  The front frame set 14 has a rectangular outer shape like the inner frame 12, and covers almost the entire front side of the inner frame 12 in the closed state. A substantially elliptical window 101 is formed at the center of the front frame set 14. Thereby, the game board 30 (game area) attached to the rear surface of the inner frame 12 can be visually recognized from the outside through the window portion 101 of the front frame set 14 and the window hole 39 of the inner frame 12. The detailed configuration of the game board 30 will be described later.

  On the front side of the front frame set 14, a lower tray 15 as a ball receiving tray is provided at the center of the lower portion thereof, so that game balls discharged from the discharge port 16 can be stored in the lower tray 15. In addition, on the front side of the lower plate 15, a ball removal lever 25 for discharging the game ball from the lower plate 15 is provided.

  A game ball launching handle (hereinafter simply referred to as a handle) 18 projecting toward the front side is provided on the right side of the lower plate 15, and an ashtray 26 is provided on the left side of the lower plate 15. The handle 18 is provided with a touch sensor (not shown) and an operation amount detection means (not shown) for detecting the operation amount of the operation unit of the handle 18.

  An upper plate 19 is provided above the lower plate 15. The upper plate 19 is a ball tray that temporarily stores the game balls and guides them toward a game ball launching device (hereinafter simply referred to as launching device) 70 while aligning them in a row. The game ball overflowing from the upper plate 19 is guided to the lower plate 15.

  The upper plate 19 is provided with a ball lending button 121 and a return button 122. As a result, when the ball lending button 121 is operated in a game hall or the like with a bill or a card inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, according to the operation. Rental balls are supplied to the upper plate 19. On the other hand, the return button 122 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the card unit. However, the ball lending button 121 and the return button 122 are not necessary for a pachinko machine in which game balls are directly lending to the upper plate 19 from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit, so-called cash machine.

  In addition, light emitting means such as various lamps are provided around the front surface of the front frame set 14. These light emitting means play a role of enhancing the effect of the game during the game by changing and controlling the light emission mode such as lighting and blinking according to the change of the game state at the time of big hit or predetermined reach. For example, an annular illumination part 102 incorporating a light emitting means such as an LED is provided at the periphery of the window part 101, and an LED or the like is provided at the center of the annular illumination part 102 and at the top of the pachinko machine 10. There is provided a central illumination unit 103 incorporating the light emitting means. In the pachinko machine 10, the central illumination unit 103 functions as a jackpot lamp, and lights and blinks when the jackpot is informed that the jackpot is being hit. Further, an error display lamp 104 that is turned on at the time of a predetermined error is provided on the left and right sides of the central illumination unit 103. A speaker SP is provided adjacent to each error display lamp 104, and a speaker cover 24 is attached to the front side of the speaker SP.

  A glass unit 137 is attached to the back side of the front frame set 14. The glass unit 137 is not a pair of front and rear rectangular glass plates that are attached to the front and back of the glass unit 137, but is attached in a round shape as a whole and assembled. In the present embodiment, the glass unit 137 constitutes a transparent member.

  Next, the inner frame 12 (resin base 38) will be described. As described above, the game board 30 is attached to the inner frame 12 (resin base 38) on the rear side of the window hole 39. The game board 30 is attached in a state in which the peripheral edge thereof is in contact with the back side of the inner frame 12 (resin base 38). Therefore, a substantially central portion of the front surface portion of the game board 30 is exposed to the front surface side of the inner frame 12 through the window hole 39 of the resin base 38.

  Further, a bulging portion 40 bulging rearward is formed at a lower portion of the inner frame 12 (resin base 38), that is, a position below the window hole 39 (game board 30). A launching device 70 is attached to the front right side of the bulging portion 40. In the present embodiment, a solenoid-type firing device is adopted as the firing device 70. Further, the bulging portion 40 is provided with a discharge ball passage 71 that is connected to a discharge port 16 of the lower plate 15 from a payout mechanism portion 352 described later. Further, there is a predetermined gap between the firing rail 70a of the launching device 70 and a rail 50 (outer rail constituting portion 52) described later, and a foul ball passage 72 is formed below this gap. As a result, if the game ball launched from the launching device 70 does not reach the return ball prevention member 53 described later and returns to the rail 50 as a foul ball, the foul ball passes through the foul ball passage 72 and the discharge ball passage 71. It is discharged to the lower plate 15 via A harness cover 74 is provided below the discharge ball passage 71. Thereby, a harness (not shown) for connecting the relay substrate 75 and the launching device 70 is gathered.

  Next, the configuration of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. The game board 30 includes a general winning port 31, a variable winning device 32, a first opportunity corresponding unit (operating port) 33, a second opportunity corresponding port 34, a variable display device unit 35, etc. in through holes formed by router processing. The game board 30 is attached from the front side of the game board 30 with wood screws or the like. As is well known, when a game ball enters (wins) the general winning slot 31, the variable winning device 32, and the first opportunity corresponding unit 33, the upper plate 19 (or the A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the lower plate 15). In addition, the game board 30 is provided with an out port 36, and a game ball that has not won a prize in various winning units (general winning port 31, variable winning device 32, first opportunity corresponding unit 33) It is discharged outside the gaming area through 36. In addition, the game board 30 is provided with a large number of nails for appropriately dispersing and adjusting the falling direction of the game balls, and various members such as windmills (servants).

  The variable display device unit 35 includes a normal symbol display device 41 that variably displays with the passage of the second opportunity corresponding port 34 as a trigger, a special display device 43 that variably displays with a winning to the first opportunity corresponding unit 33 as a trigger, A decorative symbol display device 42 is provided as a variable display device that performs variable display in accordance with the variable display by the special display device 43.

  The normal symbol display device 41 includes a plurality of light emitting means (LEDs), and each time the game ball passes through the second opportunity corresponding port 34, the lighting display mode is switched and displayed (variable display), and the variable display is specified. When the lighting mode is stopped for several seconds, the first opportunity corresponding unit 33 is activated (opened) for a predetermined time. The display contents of the normal symbol display device 41 are directly controlled by a main control device 261 described later. In addition, when a game ball newly passes through the second opportunity corresponding port 34 during the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display device 41, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol for that time is the fluctuation display being performed at that time. It is the structure performed after the end of. That is, the variable display is on standby (held). The maximum number of the variable display to be held is determined for each model of the pachinko machine, but in this embodiment, it is held up to 4 times, and the hold number is lit and displayed by the hold lamp 44. Yes.

  The special display device 43 is configured by a plurality of light emitting units provided on the side of the normal symbol display device 41, and the combination of the light emitting units that are turned on each time the game ball passes through the first opportunity corresponding unit 33 is switched ( Display fluctuating). And whether it is a big hit or not is definitely displayed by the combination of the light emitting sections that are lit when the variable display is stopped. The display content of the special display device 43 is also directly controlled by the main control device 261. Further, when a new game ball wins the first opportunity corresponding unit 33 during the variable display of the special display device 43, the corresponding variable display is performed after the end of the variable display at that time. It has a configuration. That is, the variable display is on standby (held). The maximum number of the variable display to be held is determined for each model of the pachinko machine, but in this embodiment, it is held up to 4 times, and the hold number is lit and displayed by the hold lamp 46. Yes. In addition, when a new game ball wins the first opportunity corresponding unit 33 during the big hit state, the corresponding change display is also suspended.

  The decorative symbol display device 42 is configured as a liquid crystal display device, and display contents are controlled by a sub-control device 262 described later. That is, in the decorative symbol display device 42, auxiliary display contents are determined by the sub-control device 262 based on a command from the main control device 261 so as to correspond to the result displayed on the special display device 43, The display is performed by a display control device 45 described later. On the decorative symbol display device 42, for example, three symbol rows of upper, middle and lower are displayed. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of symbols, and these symbols are scrolled and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42 so as to be scrolled for each symbol row. Stops are displayed in order.

  The variable display device unit 35 is provided with a center frame 47 so as to surround the decorative symbol display device 42. A ball entrance 151 is provided in the upper portion of the center frame 47, and a game ball that has entered the ball entrance 151 is formed inside the center frame 47 along the side of the decorative symbol display device 42. It is guided on a stage 153 formed below the decorative symbol display device 42 via a warp channel 152 extending vertically. The game ball guided on the stage 153 falls from the stage 153 to the front game area, or rolls on the stage 153 and then enters the pocket 154 formed at the center back side of the stage 153. . The pocket 154 communicates with a guide passage 155 that leads to a game area immediately above the first opportunity corresponding unit 33, and a game ball that has entered the pocket 154 corresponds to the first opportunity with a relatively high probability. A unit 33 is entered.

  The variable winning device 32 is normally in a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win, and is in an open state in which a game ball is likely to win in the case of a big hit (occurrence of a special game state). Specifically, the passage of a predetermined time or a predetermined number of winnings is defined as one round, and the large winning opening of the variable winning device 32 is repeatedly opened a predetermined number of times (a predetermined number of rounds).

  Further, the game board 30 is provided with a rail 50 for guiding the game ball launched from the launching device 70 to the upper part of the game board 30. As a result, the game balls launched in accordance with the turning operation of the handle 18 are guided through the rails 50 into the game area formed on the game board surface (the space between the game board 30 and the glass unit 137). The rail 50 includes an inner rail component 51 and an outer rail component 52.

  A return ball preventing member 53 is attached to the tip portion of the inner rail constituting portion 51 (the upper left portion in FIG. 5). This prevents a situation in which the game ball once guided from the rail 50 to the upper part of the game board 30 returns to the rail 50 again.

  In the present embodiment, the outer rail component 52 is interrupted at the upper right portion of the game board 30, and the inner rail component 51 is interrupted at the lower right portion of the game board 30. For this reason, the game area is defined by the inner peripheral surface of the rail 50 and the window hole 39 of the resin base 38.

  Next, the configuration of the back surface of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. Various types of control boards are arranged on the pachinko machine 10 on the back side (actually on the back side of the inner frame 12 and the game board 30) so that they are arranged vertically and partially and overlapped in front and back. Furthermore, a game ball supply device (payout mechanism) for supplying game balls, a protective cover made of resin, and the like are attached. In this embodiment, various control boards are divided into two mounting bases to form two control board units, and these control board units are individually attached to the inner frame 12 or the back of the game board 30. Yes. In this case, the main board and the sub-control board are mounted on one mounting base to form a unit, and the dispensing control board, launch control board, and power supply board are mounted on the other mounting base to form a unit. Here, for convenience, the former unit is referred to as “first control board unit 201”, and the latter unit is referred to as “second control board unit 202”. In addition, since the dispensing mechanism and the protective cover are integrated as one unit, and the resin portion is generally referred to as a back pack, the unit is referred to as a “back pack unit 203”. The detailed configuration of each unit 201 to 203 will be described later.

  The first control board unit 201, the second control board unit 202, and the back pack unit 203 are configured to be detachable without using a tool or the like in units, and further, a support shaft is provided in part. The inner frame 12 or the back of the game board 30 can be opened and closed.

  First, the back configuration of the game board 30 will be described. As described above, the variable display device unit 35 is disposed in the center of the game board 30 with respect to the through hole formed by router processing. A resin frame cover 213 that covers the center frame 47 from behind is provided to the variable display device unit 35 so as to protrude rearward. Further, a decorative symbol display device 42 as a liquid crystal display device and a display control device 45 are detachably attached to the rear end of the frame cover 213 in a state where they are overlapped in the front-rear direction. In the frame cover 213, an LED control board for driving LEDs and the like built in the center frame 47 are disposed.

  A back frame set (not shown) is attached to the back surface of the game board 30 so as to surround the variable display device unit 35. This back frame set is a thin resin molded product provided so as to stick to the back surface of the game board 30 and includes a ball collection mechanism for collecting game balls won in various winning openings. Further, a discharge passage board 217 is attached to the inner frame 12 at a position below the back frame set (game board 30), and a discharge chute 218 for discharging discharge balls to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 is attached to the discharge passage board 217. Is formed. Accordingly, all the game balls won in the general winning opening 31 and the like are gathered through the ball collection mechanism of the back frame set, and further discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 through the discharge chute 218 of the discharge passage board 217. Similarly, the out port 36 leads to the discharge chute 218, and the game balls that have not won any prize winning port are also discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 through the discharge chute 218.

  In addition, on the back surface of the game board 30, a winning detection mechanism (detection switch) and the like for detecting the passage of gaming balls such as various winning holes are provided. The detection results detected by the winning detection mechanism are taken into a main board (main control device 261), which will be described later, and a payout command (the number of game balls paid out) corresponding to the winning situation is paid out from the main board. Sent to the control board. Then, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out by the output of the payout control board. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the payout of the game ball is electrically detected for each of the various winning openings, and the payout is immediately performed.

  The first control board unit 201 includes a main control device 261 and a sub control device 262. The main control device 261 includes a CPU that controls the main control, a ROM that stores a game program, a RAM that stores necessary data according to the progress of the game, a port for communicating with various devices, and a random number used in various lotteries. A main board including a generator, a clock pulse generation circuit used for time counting and synchronization, etc., and this main board is housed in a board box 263 made of a transparent resin material or the like. Yes. The substrate box 263 includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base and a box cover that covers the opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected by a sealing unit, and when the substrate box 263 is opened, a predetermined trace is left in the sealing unit. As a result, it is possible to easily find out that the board box 263 has been illegally opened.

  The sub-control device 262 includes a CPU that controls various effects according to instructions from the main control device 261 (main board), a ROM that stores various programs, a RAM that stores necessary data according to the progress of the game, It has a sub-control board that includes a port for communicating with the device, a random number generator used for various lotteries, a clock pulse generation circuit used for time counting and synchronization, etc. The substrate is also housed in a substrate box corresponding to the sub control substrate.

  The second control board unit 202 includes a payout control device 311, a launch control device 312, a power supply device 313, and a card unit connection board 314. The payout control device 311, the launch control device 312, and the power supply device 313 are equipped with a control board including a central control CPU, ROM, RAM, various ports and the like as is well known. The payout of prize balls and rental balls is controlled by the substrate. In addition, the launch control board of the launch control apparatus 312 controls the launch apparatus and the like according to the operation of the handle 18 by the player, and the power supply board of the power supply apparatus 313 generates a predetermined power supply voltage required for various control apparatuses and the like. Is output.

  The payout control device 311, the launch control device 312, and the power supply device 313 are also housed in the corresponding substrate boxes 315, 316, and 317. However, the launch control device 312 (substrate box 316) is disposed behind the power supply device 313 (substrate box 317). Further, the substrate box 315 in which the dispensing control device 311 is accommodated is provided with a sealing unit in the same manner as the main control device 261 described above, so that a trace of opening the substrate box 315 remains.

  The payout control device 311 is provided with a state return switch 321. For example, when the state return switch 321 is pressed when a payout error occurs, such as a ball clogged in the payout motor unit, the payout motor is rotated forward and reverse to eliminate the ball clogging (return to a normal state).

  The power supply device 313 is provided with a RAM erase switch 323. This pachinko machine 10 has a backup function, so that even if a power failure occurs, the pachinko machine 10 retains the state at the time of the power failure and can be restored to the state at the time of the power failure when returning from the power failure (power recovery). it can. Therefore, when the power is turned off in the normal procedure (for example, at the end of the game hall), the state before the power is turned off is stored, so that if you want to return to the initial state when turning on the power, hold down the RAM erase switch 323 .

  Next, the configuration of the back pack unit 203 will be described. The back pack unit 203 is a unit in which a resin-formed back pack 351 and a game ball payout mechanism 352 are integrated.

  The back pack 351 is integrally formed of, for example, ABS resin, and has a protective cover portion 354 that protrudes rearward from the pachinko machine and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The protective cover 354 has a shape in which the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface are closed and only the lower surface is opened, and has a size sufficient to surround at least the variable display device unit 35. However, in the present embodiment, a part of the sub-control device 262 and the main control device 261 is also enclosed. In addition, an external relay terminal board 240 is provided in the upper left part of the back pack unit 203 (upper right part in FIG. 6), and management control on the game hall side through each output terminal provided in the external relay terminal board 240 A signal relating to a gaming state or the like is output to the device.

  The payout mechanism 352 is disposed so as to bypass the protective cover 354. That is, a tank 355 opened upward is provided above the protective cover portion 354, and game balls supplied from island facilities of the game arcade are sequentially supplied to the tank 355. Below the tank 355, for example, a tank rail 356 that has two rows of ball passages in the horizontal direction and that is gently inclined toward the downstream side is connected. Further, a case rail 357 is formed vertically on the downstream side of the tank rail 356. It is connected. In addition, a payout device 358 including a payout motor, a payout (ball) detection switch, and the like is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 357. Is appropriately performed. Then, the game balls paid out from the payout device 358 are supplied to the upper plate 19 and the like. In addition, a vibrator 360 that adds vibration to the tank rail 356 is attached to the tank rail 356. If a ball clog occurs near the tank rail 356, the vibrator 360 is driven to eliminate the ball clogging. Is planned.

  The payout mechanism 352 is provided with a payout relay board 381 for relaying a payout command signal from the payout control device 311 to the payout device 358, and a power switch board 382 for taking in the main power from the outside. Yes. The power switch board 382 is supplied with, for example, an AC 24V main power supply via a voltage converter, and the power switch 382a is switched on or off by a switching operation of the power switch 382a.

  In this embodiment, the inner frame 12 is locked to the outer frame 11, and the front frame set 14 and the back pack unit 203 are locked to the inner frame 12. These locking mechanisms are embodied by a single locking device 600 and are attached along the right side of the inner frame 12 (left side in FIG. 6). The locking device 600 includes a cylinder lock 700 (see FIG. 1 and the like) exposed on the front surface side of the front frame set 14, and a key is inserted into the key hole of the cylinder lock 700 and rotated to one side. The inner frame 12 can be unlocked, and the front frame set 14 and the back pack unit 203 can be unlocked by rotating to the other side. The locking mechanism of the back pack unit 203 may be omitted.

  Now, in this embodiment, the passage restriction | limiting object 401 as a passage restriction means is provided above the 1st opportunity corresponding | compatible unit 33 as a ball entry means (refer FIG. 5). In the following, the passage restriction object 401 will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 8 is a front view showing the passage restricting accessory 401 attached to the game board 30. FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the passage restriction object 401, and FIG. 10 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the passage restriction object 401 attached to the game board 30. FIG. 11 is a rear view of the passage restriction object 401. In FIG. 10, for convenience, hatching of the regulation protrusion 403 is omitted, and illustrations of various accessories such as nails arranged in the game area and the configuration of the back side of the game board 30 are omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 9, FIG. 10 and the like, the passage restricting accessory 401 is integrally formed of a transparent resin material, and is connected to the accessory main body 402 (main body portion) fixed to the game board 30 and in a magnetic field. A restricting projection 403 as a movable member that is configured by a soft magnetic material such as pure iron, soft iron, silicon steel, and soft ferrite having a property as a magnet only when placed, and is slidable with respect to the accessory body 402 It has. The accessory main body 402 is fixed to the front surface of the game board 30 extending along a substantially vertical direction in a contact state, and a back surface of the base part 405 (insertion formed in the game board 30). A rectangular tube-like accommodation portion 406 is provided which extends rearward (through the hole 431) and into which the restriction projection 403 is inserted.

  As shown in FIGS. 10A, 11, and the like, the accommodating portion 406 includes an upper wall portion 411 extending in a direction orthogonal to the back surface of the base portion 405 (a direction orthogonal to the back surface of the base portion 405), and the upper wall portion 411. A left wall portion 412 and a right wall portion 413 extending downward from the left right edge portion, and a lower wall portion 414 connecting the lower edge portions of the left and right side wall portions 412 and 413 are provided. The inner surfaces of the left and right side wall portions 412 and 413 are parallel to each other and extend in the vertical direction. Further, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10B and the like, a pair of guide holes 416 are formed in the left and right side wall portions 412 and 413 so as to face each other. The guide hole 416 is configured as a long hole extending in a direction orthogonal to the back surface of the base 405. Further, as shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, the lower wall portion 414 is formed only near the front end of the housing portion 406, and the rear portion of the housing portion 406 is lower than the lower wall portion 414. Is open.

  As shown in FIG. 9 and the like, the base portion 405 corresponds to the housing portion 406 (a hollow portion formed inside the housing portion 406) so that the regulation protrusion 403 inserted through the housing portion 406 can protrude forward. Thus, an opening 421 penetrating back and forth is formed. In addition, screw holes 422 are formed in the base 405 at two locations on the left and right sides of the opening 421. Further, as shown in FIG. 11, on the back surface of the base portion 405, there is a positioning that protrudes backward on the upper side of the housing portion 406 and on the left side of the screw hole 422 on the left side (right side of the right screw hole 422 in FIG. 11) A protrusion 423 is formed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 10A, the housing portion 406 is inserted from the front of the game board 30 into the insertion hole 431 formed in advance in the game board 30 at a position above the first opportunity corresponding unit 33. The back surface of the base 405 is brought into contact with the front surface of the game board 30. At this time, the positioning protrusion 423 is fitted into a retaining hole 432 formed in advance on the front surface of the game board 30 for positioning. Then, a screw 433 is screwed into the screw hole 422 as shown in FIG. As described above, the passage restriction object 401 is attached to the game board 30. Further, in the attached state of the passage restricting agent 401, the guide hole 416 extends along a direction (that is, a substantially horizontal direction) orthogonal to the front surface of the game board 30. The screw hole 422 has a taper shape that tapers toward the rear. When the passage restricting agent 401 is attached, the head of the screw 433 (a countersunk screw) screwed into the screw hole 422 is the base 405. It is almost flush with the front of the.

  Moreover, the peripheral part of the base part 405 is an inclined surface which inclines backward toward the outer peripheral direction by chamfering the front side. As a result, it is possible to suppress the possibility that the flow path of the game ball will be greatly changed due to the game ball coming into contact with the peripheral edge of the base 405 projecting in front of the game board 30. The game balls flowing down along the board 30 can be smoothly guided to the game area in front of the base 405.

  As shown in FIG. 8, generally, a pair of left and right nails (so-called life nails 441 and 442) are disposed above the first opportunity corresponding unit 33 and passed between the pair of life nails 441 and 442. The game ball is configured to enter the first opportunity corresponding unit 33. Incidentally, the distance between each life nail 441, 442 and the first opportunity corresponding unit 33 is smaller than the diameter of the game ball.

  In the present embodiment, an insertion hole 431 through which the accommodating portion 406 can be inserted is formed in an area surrounded by the pair of life nails 441 and 442 and the first opportunity corresponding unit 33. Therefore, the game ball entering the first opportunity corresponding unit 33 (the entrance 33a) always approaches the restriction protrusion 403 from above. In the present embodiment, the movement direction of the game ball in the game area in front of the regulation protrusion 403 is limited to a substantially vertical direction by the life nails 441 and 442 (the life nails 441 and 442 and the upper end portion of the entrance 33a). The life nails 441 and 442 (the life nails 441 and 442 and the upper end portion of the entrance 33a) constitute a course limiting means.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9, a nail hole 424 is formed in the base portion 405 corresponding to the arrangement position of the life nails 441 and 442, and the nail hole 424 is inserted through the life nails 441 and 442, With the housing portion 406 inserted through the insertion hole 431 formed in the game board 30 and the base portion 405 being in contact with the front surface of the game board 30, the passage restriction accessory 401 is fixed to the game board 30 by the screws 433. In addition, although the 1st opportunity corresponding | compatible unit 33 of this embodiment is provided with the two entrances 33a and 33b arranged up and down, the passage control character 401 is triggered by the passage of the 2nd opportunity corresponding | compatible opening 34. A pair of blade members 443 are opened corresponding to the upper entrance 33a that can be entered at all times instead of the lower entrance 33b that can enter when the lottery is won (see FIG. 8).

  As shown in FIG. 10 and the like, the restriction protrusion 403 includes a substantially long plate-like protrusion main body 451 and a pair of guide protrusions 452 protruding from both side surfaces of the protrusion main body 451, and is integrally formed of a soft magnetic material. ing. The pair of guide protrusions 452 are respectively inserted into guide holes 416 formed in the left and right side wall portions 412 and 413. Thereby, the regulation protrusion 403 can slide along the guide hole 416. The vertical width of the hollow portion formed inside the accommodating portion 406 is substantially the same as the vertical width of the restriction projection 403, and there is almost no gap between the restriction projection 403 and the upper wall portion 411 and the lower wall portion 414. There is no.

  Now, as shown in FIG. 9B, FIG. 10A, and the like, a stepped portion 461 is formed on the restricting projection 403 so that the upper side of the front end portion is cut out in an L shape. The stepped portion 461 includes a vertical side portion 462 (vertical surface portion) extending in a substantially vertical direction from the front end portion of the upper side portion of the restriction projection 403 and a substantially horizontal direction from the lower end portion of the vertical side portion 462 toward the front. It is comprised from the horizontal side part 463 (horizontal surface part) extended along a direction. Hereinafter, a boundary portion between the upper side portion of the restriction projection 403 and the upper end portion of the vertical side portion 462 is referred to as a first angular portion 465, and a boundary portion between the front end portion of the horizontal side portion 463 and the front side portion of the restriction projection 403 is defined as This is referred to as a second square portion 466. In the present embodiment, the first rectangular portion 465 corresponds to the guiding portion, and the second rectangular portion 466 corresponds to the support portion.

  Each of the vertical side portion 462 and the horizontal side portion 463 has the same length as the radius of the game ball. Further, in a state where the restricting protrusion 403 protrudes most forward (see FIG. 10B), the distance between the first square portion 465 and the glass unit 137 is equal to or less than the diameter of the game ball and the radius of the game ball. Longer than. That is, the restricting projection 403 protrudes forward to the extent that the second horn portion 466 and the glass unit 137 do not contact each other until the distance between the second horn portion 466 and the glass unit 137 is equal to or less than the radius of the game ball. It is configured to be possible.

  Incidentally, the glass unit 137 as a transparent member has a substantially circular shape substantially corresponding to the shape of the window portion 101, a pair of front and rear plate glasses 137a and 137b extending substantially parallel to the front surface of the game board 30, and a plate glass 137a, And a holding frame 137c provided so as to surround the periphery of 137b (see FIG. 10A). The plate glasses 137a and 137b are held by a holding frame 137c in a state where a predetermined gap is formed between the plate glasses 137a and 137b. The holding frame 137c includes mounting portions (not shown) protruding outward at a plurality of locations, and the mounting portions are attached to attached portions (not shown) provided on the back side of the front frame set 14. The glass unit 137 is attached to the front frame set 14. Therefore, in the state in which the restricting projection 403 protrudes most forward, the distance between the first square portion 465 and the glass sheet 137b is equal to or less than the diameter of the game ball, and the distance between the second square portion 466 and the glass sheet 137b is the game ball. Less than the radius of. Further, the vertical side portion 462 extends in parallel with the back surface of the plate glass 137b, and the horizontal side portion 463 extends along a direction orthogonal to the back surface of the plate glass 137b.

  As described above, the lower wall portion 414 is formed only on the front side of the housing portion 406, and the rear portion of the housing portion 406 is opened below the lower wall portion 414. The right and left side wall portions 412 and 413 are slightly expanded so as to be separated from each other, and the restricting protrusion 403 can be inserted into the housing portion 406 (the guide protrusion 452 is inserted into the guide hole 416) and assembled. For this reason, for example, the left and right side wall portions 412 and 413 are configured as separate parts, and the workability is improved and the cost is reduced as compared with a configuration in which the side wall portions 412 and 413 are attached and fixed so as to sandwich the regulation protrusion 403. Is planned.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, a stepped portion 418 extending in the vertical direction is formed on the inner surfaces of the left and right side wall portions 412 and 413 slightly in front of the stopper portion 417, and on the front side of the stepped portion 418. This part is higher by one step toward the inside of the housing portion 406 than the rear part. For this reason, in the part ahead of the step part 418 in the accommodating part 406, the distance between the side wall parts 412, 413, that is, the lateral width of the space formed inside the accommodating part 406 is narrow, and the accommodating part 406 A gap formed between the restricting protrusion 403 to be inserted and the side wall portions 412 and 413 is also small. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the guide protrusion 452 from dropping off from the guide hole 416 and to restrict the tilting (rattle) of the restricting protrusion 403 in the left-right direction.

  On the other hand, in the rear portion of the accommodating portion 406 relative to the stepped portion 418, the distance between the side wall portions 412, 413, that is, the width of the space formed inside the accommodating portion 406 is wide. . For example, when the distance between the left and right side wall portions 412 and 413 is small, it is necessary to relatively widen (deform) the left and right side wall portions 412 and 413 when assembling the regulating projection 403 to the accessory body 402. Therefore, there is a risk of incurring defects (deterioration of workability, breakage of the housing portion 406, etc.) due to this. In this respect, in the present embodiment, the distance between the side wall portions 412 and 413 is larger in the rear portion of the accommodating portion 406 than the stepped portion 418. The amount to spread 413 can be reduced. And since each side wall part 412 and 413 of the said part is thin, it can be expanded comparatively easily. Therefore, it is possible to improve the assembly workability.

  In addition, guide grooves 419 extending from the rear edge portion of the guide hole 416 toward the rear are formed on the inner surfaces of the left and right side wall portions 412 and 413. When the restriction protrusion 403 is assembled to the accessory body 402, the guide protrusion 452 is guided to the guide groove 419 only by moving the guide protrusion 452 along the inside of the guide groove 419 and pushing the restriction protrusion 403 forward. Then, it is smoothly inserted into the guide hole 416. Furthermore, since the distance between the left and right side wall portions 412 and 413 is wider at the portion where the guide groove 419 is formed, the amount of expansion of the left and right side wall portions 412 and 413 can be further reduced. As a result, the assembly workability can be further improved by the presence of the guide groove 419.

  Next, the operation of the restricting protrusion 403 will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 9 (a) shows the passage restriction object 401 when the restriction protrusion 403 does not protrude into the game area, and FIG. 9 (b) shows the passage restriction object 401 when the restriction protrusion 403 protrudes into the game area. It is a perspective view. FIG. 10 (a) shows the passing restriction object 401 when the restricting protrusion 403 does not protrude into the game area, and FIG. 10 (b) shows that the restricting protrusion 403 is attracted to the magnetized game ball located immediately above. FIG. 10 (c) shows the passage restricting agent 401 when the second angular portion 466 of the restricting protrusion 403 comes into contact with the magnetized game ball. It is a schematic cross section which shows.

  In a normal state in which a game is performed, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 10A, the guide protrusion 452 is in contact with the rear edge of the guide hole 416, and the restriction protrusion 403 causes the game ball to move. The front end portion of the restricting projection 403 is located behind the front surface of the base portion 405 so that the flow is not hindered. In the present embodiment, the state of the regulation protrusion 403 that does not protrude into the game area in front of the base 405 corresponds to the second state.

  Now, since the game ball is made of iron, as shown in FIG. 10B, when a magnet M having a strong magnetic force is applied (approached) to the front surface of the glass unit 137 (front plate glass 137a), the game is played. The game ball flowing down the area is attracted to the magnet M through the glass unit 137 and brought into contact with the back surface of the rear glass plate 137b. The game ball attracted to the magnet M in this way is guided by the magnet M moved along the plate glass 137a, and moves in the game area while sliding on the back surface of the plate glass 137b.

  Further, in order to enter the game ball into the first opportunity corresponding unit 33 (the entrance 33a), it is necessary to move the game ball downward between the pair of life nails 441 and 442. Accordingly, an unauthorized person who intends to illegally enter the first opportunity handling unit 33 (the entrance 33a) first moves the magnet M to guide the game ball above the pair of life nails 441 and 442. It will be.

  By the way, since the game ball attracted to the magnet M is magnetized, when the magnetized game ball approaches the area between the pair of life nails 441 and 442 (passage restricting means 401), it is a soft magnetic material. The restricting protrusion 403 is attracted to the game ball and protrudes forward of the base portion 405 as shown in FIG. 9B. More specifically, the restricting protrusion 403 in the state of FIG. 9A and FIG. 10A (second state) keeps the state until the magnetized game ball is positioned in front of the restricting protrusion 403. Instead, the magnetized game ball starts to protrude forward when approaching above the restricting protrusion 403.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the restriction projection 403 can protrude forward along the substantially horizontal direction until the distance between the first square portion 465 and the glass unit 137 is equal to or less than the diameter of the game ball. The lengths of the vertical side portion 462 and the horizontal side portion 463 are respectively configured to be the same as the radius of the game ball, and the second corner portion 466 is positioned below the first corner portion 465. Therefore, when the second horn portion 466 approaches the magnetized game ball to some extent, the second horn portion 466 cannot approach the game ball as much as the first horn portion 465, and thereafter, the first horn shape The restricting protrusion 403 is displaced (protruded) so that the portion 465 approaches the game ball. Therefore, the restricting protrusion 403 that is attracted to the magnetized game ball and protrudes forward is, as shown by the solid line in FIG. 10B, when the magnetized game ball is positioned immediately above the restricting protrusion 403. The first horn portion 465 becomes a portion that can be closest to the game ball, and the first horn portion 465 is as close as possible to the game ball (the guide protrusion 452 is a guide hole). Project forward) until it abuts the front edge of 416.

  Since the restricting protrusion 403 is made of a soft magnetic material as described above, when the magnet approaches the front, it is attracted to the magnet and protrudes into the game area. That is, although depending on the magnetic strength of the magnet M, the restricting projection 403 can be used even if the game ball attracted to the magnet M (for example, a permanent magnet) (the game ball is a temporary magnet) cannot be approached. When the magnet M is brought closer, it is attracted to the magnet M and protrudes into the game area. Further, in the present embodiment, for convenience, it is described that the restricting protrusion 403 is attracted to the magnet M and attracted to the magnetized game ball. However, in some cases, the restricting protrusion 403 is attracted to the magnet M and the magnet M. And attracted to both magnetized game balls.

  When the magnetized game ball moves from the position indicated by the solid line in FIG. 10 (b) to the position indicated by the two-dot chain line in FIG. 10 (b) below, the first square portion 465 and the glass unit 137 (sheet glass) Since the distance to 137b) is equal to or less than the diameter of the game ball, the magnetized game ball and the first angular portion 465 come into contact with each other. At this point, the downward movement of the game ball is temporarily restricted. However, the contact portion of the game ball with the first angular portion 465 is the lower surface of the game ball (the lower portion of the surface of the game ball below the center line dividing the game ball into two upper and lower hemispheres in the vertical direction). However, it is a part on the rear side (game board 30 side) from the center of the game ball in the front-rear direction. For this reason, when the magnetized game ball is pressed against the first angular portion 465, not only a downward force but also a backward force is applied to the first angular portion 465. Accordingly, in some cases, the restricting projection 403 is displaced backward, and the magnetized game ball moves downward while being in sliding contact with the first angular portion 465 and the glass unit 137 (the plate glass 137b). There is a fear.

  On the other hand, the regulation protrusion 403 of this embodiment includes a lateral side portion 463 that extends forward from the lower end portion of the longitudinal side portion 462. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 10C, the magnetized game ball that moves downward so as to widen the distance between the vertical side portion 462 and the glass unit 137 contacts the horizontal side portion 463. Will be supported.

  In particular, the vertical side portion 462 extends in the vertical direction in parallel with the plate glass 137b, the horizontal side portion 463 extends in a direction orthogonal to the back surface of the plate glass 137b, and the length of the horizontal side portion 463 is the same length as the radius of the game ball. Since the restricting projection 403 can protrude forward until the distance between the second horn portion 466 and the glass unit 137 is equal to or less than the radius of the game ball, the second horn portion 466 is at the end of the game ball. It will come into contact with the lower point.

  In the present embodiment, the state of the restricting protrusion 403 when the distance between the second rectangular portion 466 and the glass unit 137 is equal to or less than the radius of the game ball corresponds to the first state. In addition, the front frame set 14 is opened in order to retract the regulating protrusion 403 in the state protruding into the game area (first state) to the rear and not protrude into the game area (second state). Then you need to push it back.

  As described in detail above, in the present embodiment, the passage restriction object 401 having the restriction protrusions 403 that can appear and disappear in the game area is provided immediately above the first opportunity corresponding unit 33 (the entrance 33a). . Since the restricting protrusion 403 is made of a soft magnetic material, when the game ball magnetized by the magnet M approaches the first opportunity corresponding unit 33 (the entrance 33a), the restricting protrusion 403 is attracted to the game ball. And project into the gaming area. In the present embodiment, the restriction protrusion 403 protrudes into the game area until the distance from the glass unit 137 is equal to or less than the diameter of the game ball. The entry to the opportunity corresponding unit 33 is restricted. As a result, it is possible to prevent an illegal act of guiding the game ball to the first opportunity corresponding unit 33 using the magnet and causing it to enter.

  Furthermore, since illegal entry to the first opportunity response unit 33 can be prevented, a predetermined disadvantage (a winning ball, in some cases, occurrence of a big hit state) occurs in the game hall due to the illegal entry. It is possible to avoid such a situation. As a result, it is not necessary to take measures such as invalidating the operation of the pachinko machine 10 (prize ball, jackpot state, etc.) based on illegal entry, so that it is possible to relatively smoothly deal with the above fraudulent occurrence. it can. In addition, when invalidating the operation of the pachinko machine 10 (prize ball, jackpot state, etc.) based on unauthorized entry or refusing to continue the game, the person concerned with the gaming hall claiming that there was an illegal activity, Trouble may occur with a player who claims that he / she has not performed (fraud). In addition, if the above fraud is proved, the police will be notified and the video camera installed in the game hall will be confirmed, or the magnet will be found by conducting a physical examination of the fraudster. It is necessary to do. Therefore, a great deal of labor is required for the confirmation of such fraud, and there is a risk that other operations may be hindered. In this regard, as described above, the above-mentioned problem can be avoided by preventing illegally entering the first opportunity handling unit 33 in advance.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the regulation protrusion 403 is formed with the stepped portion 461 on the upper side of the front end portion, so that a magnetized game ball that is close to the upper side of the regulation projection 403 while being in sliding contact with the back surface of the plate glass 137b. The first horn portion 465 that is the portion closest to the magnetized game ball when it is attracted to and protrudes forward, and the second horn portion that is located in front of the first horn portion 465 466. Thus, when the restricting projection 403 protrudes forward until the first angular portion 465 is as close as possible to the magnetized game ball located immediately above the restricting protrusion 403, the lateral side portion 463 (second side) The lower surface of the game ball magnetized in the angular portion 466) can be received and supported. Therefore, the magnetized game ball is restricted by pressing the magnetized game ball against the first angular portion 465 from the state in which the portion on the game board 30 side of the lower surface of the magnetized game ball is in contact with the first angular portion 465. Even if the projection 403 is displaced rearward and moved downward while being in sliding contact with the first square portion 465 and the plate glass 137b, the game ball can be reliably received at the lateral side portion 463.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the insertion hole 431 is formed between the life nails 441 and 442, so that the direction in which the game ball guided by the magnet M approaches the restriction projection 403 is narrowed upward. For this reason, depending on the approaching direction of the magnetized game ball, the first angular portion 465 may not be the part that can be closest to the magnetized game ball. Can be avoided.

  In addition, with the magnet M, the lowest point of the magnetized game ball that is guided downward between the pair of life nails 441 and 442 toward the first opportunity corresponding unit 33 (the entrance 33a), Since the second horn portion 466 comes into contact, even if the second horn portion 466 that supports the game ball is pressed downward by the magnetized game ball, the second horn portion 466 is moved backward. There is no force to go to. Therefore, even though the regulation special note 403 protrudes forward, it is displaced backward by being pressed by the game ball, and allows the magnetized game ball to enter the first opportunity corresponding unit 33. It is possible to prevent such a situation. As a result, it is possible to more reliably prevent an illegal act of guiding a game ball to the first opportunity corresponding unit 33 using a magnet and causing it to enter the ball. In addition, by visually recognizing the restricting protrusion 403 protruding into the game area, it is possible to grasp that fraud such as guiding a game ball using a magnet has been performed.

  Further, the vertical side portion 462 extends along the extending direction of the plate glass 137b, and the horizontal side portion 463 extends in a direction orthogonal to the back surface of the plate glass 137b, so that the second angular portion 466 is hit by the magnetized game ball. In the contacted state, the part other than the second rectangular portion 466 of the restricting projection 403 does not contact the lower surface of the magnetized game ball. For this reason, in a state where the second horn portion 466 is in contact with the magnetized game ball, a force directed backward with respect to the regulation protrusion 403 by pressing the magnetized game ball against the regulation protrusion 403 from above. Can be avoided. As a result, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the restricting protrusion 403 is displaced rearward and the second corner 466 cannot support the lowest point of the magnetized game ball.

  When the second horn portion 466 is in contact with the lowest point of the game ball, the first horn portion 465 is located on the game board 30 side of the game ball (the game ball is divided into two upper and lower hemispheres). Of course, even if the game ball magnetized by moving the magnet M downward is pressed against the restricting protrusion 403, the restricting protrusion 403 is moved backward on the first angular portion 465. There is no moving force.

  In addition, since the restricting protrusion 403 is integrally formed of a soft magnetic material, and the accessory main body 402 is integrally formed of resin, for example, the restricting protrusion 403 and the accessory main body 402 are configured from a plurality of parts. Compared with the case where it does, improvement of workability | operativity etc. can be aimed at. In addition, for example, compared to the case where the front end portion of the restriction protrusion 403 is made of a non-magnetic material, the restriction protrusion 403 starts to protrude when the magnetized game ball approaching the restriction protrusion 403 is positioned higher. Can do. For this reason, before the magnetized game ball passes the front of the restricting projection 403 (before the lowermost part of the magnetized game ball is positioned below the second angular portion 466), the restricting projection is more reliably performed. 403 can be projected forward until the distance between the second rectangular portion 466 and the glass unit 137 is equal to or less than the radius of the game ball.

  In addition to the configuration of the present embodiment, the regulation projection 403 is allowed to slide forward when not protruding into the game area, but the second angular portion 466 and the magnetized game ball are in contact with each other. It is possible to realize a configuration in which the rearward sliding of the restricting protrusion 403 is restricted. For example, a magnetic sensor, a solenoid, and a wiring for connecting these to a control device (main control device 261, etc.) are provided, and a solenoid plunger is projected based on the detection of the magnetic sensor, so that the magnetized game ball It is also conceivable to support the rear side of the restricting protrusion 403 that has been attracted and protruded to restrict the rearward movement of the restricting protrusion 403. However, in this case, there is a possibility that the configuration becomes significantly complicated. Further, for example, a regulating member that can be projected and retracted inside the accommodating portion 406 and a spring that applies a force to the regulating member in a direction protruding inward of the accommodating portion 406 are provided and retracted (second state). When the restricting protrusion 403 is brought into contact with the side surface of the restricting protrusion 403 in the protruding direction, and the restricting protrusion 403 is attracted to the magnetized game ball and protrudes (when in the first state), the restricting member is accommodated in the housing portion. A configuration that protrudes inside 406 and supports the rear side of the restricting protrusion 403 is also conceivable. However, in this case, the protrusion from the restricting protrusion 403 may be hindered by the stress received from the restricting member.

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, it is possible to prevent the restriction protrusion 403 from sliding backward by merely forming the step 461 at the upper end on the front side of the restriction protrusion 403. Therefore, the drive means such as a solenoid and the drive means are separately controlled. There is no need to provide wiring for connecting to the apparatus or to set a control process for driving the driving means, and it is possible to prevent the configuration from becoming complicated and the cost from increasing. Further, there is no member that obstructs the forward sliding of the restricting protrusion 403, and the restricting protrusion 403 can be smoothly protruded. In addition, compared to the case where a magnetic sensor is used as a countermeasure against fraud using a magnet, the cost can be reduced and the wiring connecting the magnetic sensor and the control device can be cut or the magnetic sensor can be cut. It is possible to avoid a situation where the function does not function when the reaction value is not set properly.

  In addition, since the pair of plate glasses 137a and 137b are unitized (as the glass unit 137) and attached to the front frame set 14, it is possible to prevent the plate glass 137b from rattling (displacement in the front-rear direction) and the like. As a result, it is possible to suppress a situation in which a manufacturing error occurs in the distance between the rear glass plate 137b and the game board 30, that is, the front-rear width of the game area, and the pass restriction agent 401 does not function properly. .

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10. The main control device 261 (main substrate) of the pachinko machine 10 is equipped with a CPU 501 as a one-chip microcomputer that is an arithmetic device. The CPU 501 includes a ROM 502 that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 501 and fixed value data, and a RAM 503 that is a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 502 is executed. Various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated.

  The RAM 503 is a stack area that stores the contents of the internal registers of the CPU 501, the return address of a control program executed by the CPU 501, and a work area (work area) that stores various flags, counters, I / O values, and the like. ) And a backup area 503a.

  The RAM 503 is configured to retain (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 313 even after the pachinko machine 10 is turned off, and is stored in the stack area, work area, and backup area 503a. All data is backed up.

  In the backup area 503a, when the power is cut off due to a power failure or the like, the power of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before the power is turned off when the power is turned on again. (Similarly) is an area for storing stack pointers, values of registers, I / O, and the like. Writing to the backup area 503a is executed when the power is turned off by a normal process. Conversely, the restoration of each value written to the backup area 503a is a main process at power-on (including power-on due to power failure cancellation, and so on). Executed in Note that a power failure signal SK1 output from a power failure monitoring circuit 542, which will be described later, is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 501 when a power failure occurs due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Due to the occurrence, the power failure process (NMI interrupt process) is immediately executed.

  Note that if data stored in at least the stack area and the backup area 503a is backed up, it is not always necessary to back up data stored in all areas. For example, the data stored in the stack area and the backup area 503a may be backed up, and the data stored in the work area may not be backed up.

  An input / output port 505 is connected to the CPU 501 incorporating the ROM 502 and RAM 503 via a bus line 504 including an address bus and a data bus. A RAM erase switch circuit 543, a payout control device 311, a sub control device 262, a special display device 43, a normal symbol display device 41, and other switches (not shown) are connected to the input / output port 505. With this configuration, the special display device 43 and the normal symbol display device 41 described above are directly controlled by the main control device 261. On the other hand, the decorative symbol display device 42 is controlled via the sub-control device 262.

  The sub-control device 262 (sub-control board) includes a CPU 551 that is an arithmetic unit, various control programs executed by the CPU 551, a ROM 552 that stores fixed value data, and various control programs that are stored in the ROM 552. In addition to a RAM 553 that is a memory for temporarily storing data, an input / output port 554, a bus line 555, various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit (not shown) are also provided. The RAM 553 is a memory that temporarily stores work data and flags used when the CPU 551 executes various programs.

  A CPU 551, ROM 552, and RAM 553 are connected to the input / output port 554 via a bus line 555 and a display control device 45 is connected. Further, the speaker SP, various illumination units, and lamps 102 to 104 are connected to the input / output port 554.

  The CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 causes the display control device 45 to execute display control based on, for example, a command signal (for example, a variation pattern command) transmitted from the main control device 261 and causes the decorative symbol display device 42 to display the display control device. As described above, in the present embodiment, the special display device 43 controlled by the main control device 261 displays whether or not it is a big hit, and the decorative symbol display device 42 controlled by the sub control device 262. Then, display according to the display of the special display device 43 is performed.

  The payout control device 311 controls the payout device 358 (payout motor) to perform payout control of prize balls and rental balls. The CPU 511 that is an arithmetic unit includes a ROM 512 that stores a control program executed by the CPU 511, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 513 that is used as a work memory or the like.

  The RAM 513 of the payout control device 311, like the RAM 503 of the main control device 261, has a stack area for storing the contents of the internal registers of the CPU 511 and the return address of the control program executed by the CPU 511, various flags and counters, A work area (work area) in which values such as I / O are stored, and a backup area 513a are provided.

  The RAM 513 is configured to hold (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 313 even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off, and all stored in the stack area, work area, and backup area 513a. Data is backed up. Note that if data stored in at least the stack area and the backup area 513a is backed up, it is not always necessary to back up data stored in all areas. For example, the data stored in the stack area and the backup area 513a may be backed up, and the data stored in the work area may not be backed up.

  The backup area 513a has a stack pointer, each register at the time of power off, each register, so that the power of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before the power is turned off when the power is turned off. This is an area for storing values such as I / O. The writing to the backup area 513a is executed when the power is turned off by the main process, and the restoration of each value written to the backup area 513a is executed in the main process when the power is turned on. Similarly to the CPU 501 of the main controller 261, the power failure signal SK1 is input to the NMI terminal of the CPU 511 from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When input to the CPU 511, NMI interrupt processing as power failure processing is immediately executed.

  In the work area, a payout permission flag for which the payout control device 311 is set to allow the payout of prize balls, a command reception flag set when a command transmitted from the main control device 261 is received, and the main control device 261 And a command buffer for storing a command transmitted from. The work area is provided with a payout number storage area for storing the number of game balls to be paid out.

  The payout permission flag is a flag for setting a prize ball payout permission, and is turned on when a specific command for permitting the payout of the prize ball is transmitted from the main control device 261 and received, and is initially set. It is turned off when it is restored before the process or power shutdown. In the present embodiment, the specific commands are: a payout initialization command for instructing the initial processing of the RAM 513 of the payout control device 311; There are three payout return commands to be transmitted in this case.

  The command reception flag is a flag for confirming whether or not the payout control device 311 has received a command, and is turned on when any command is received. Similar to the payout permission flag, an initial setting process or power-off is performed. It is turned off when returning to the front, and turned off when the command received by the command determination process is determined.

  The command buffer is configured by a ring buffer that temporarily stores commands transmitted from the main control device 261. The ring buffer has a predetermined storage area, and commands are stored with regularity from the beginning to the end of the storage area. When commands are stored in all storage areas, the ring buffer is at the start of the storage area. The return command is configured to be updated. Therefore, when the command is stored and when the command is read, the storage pointer and the read pointer in the command buffer are updated, and the command is stored and read based on each pointer.

  An input / output port 515 is connected to the CPU 511 incorporating the ROM 512 and the RAM 513 through a bus line 514 including an address bus and a data bus. A RAM erase switch circuit 543, a main control device 261, a firing control device 312, and a payout device 358 (payout motor and payout detection switch) are connected to the input / output port 515, respectively.

  The launch control device 312 permits or prohibits the launch of the game ball by the launch device 70, and the launch device 70 is permitted to drive when predetermined conditions are met. Specifically, a firing permission signal is output from the payout control device 311, a sensor signal is detected that the player is touching the handle 18, and a firing stop switch that stops firing is operated. On the condition that it is not done, the launching device 70 is driven, and the game ball is launched at an intensity corresponding to the operation amount of the handle 18.

  The display control device 45 executes the variable display of the decorative symbols on the decorative symbol display device 42 in accordance with an instruction from the sub-control device 262. The display control device 45 includes a CPU 521, a program ROM 522, a work RAM 523, a video RAM 524, a character ROM 525, a video display processor (VDP) 526, an input port 527, an output port 529, and bus lines 530 and 531. And. An input / output port 554 of the sub control device 262 is connected to the input port 527. In addition, a CPU 521, a program ROM 522, a work RAM 523, and an image controller 526 are connected to the input port 527. An output port 529 is connected to the VDP 526 via a bus line 531, and a decorative symbol display device 42 as a liquid crystal display device is connected to the output port 529.

  The CPU 521 of the display control device 45 receives the display command transmitted from the sub-control device 262 via the input port 527 and analyzes the received command or performs predetermined arithmetic processing based on the received command to control the VDP 526 ( Specifically, internal command generation for VDP 526 is performed. Thereby, display control in the decorative symbol display device 42 is performed.

  The program ROM 522 is a memory that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 521 and fixed value data. The work RAM 523 is a memory that temporarily stores work data and flags used when the CPU 521 executes various programs. It is.

  The video RAM 524 is a memory for storing display data to be displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42, and the display content of the decorative symbol display device 42 is changed by rewriting the content of the video RAM 524. The character ROM 525 is a memory that stores character data such as symbols displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42.

  The VDP 526 is a kind of drawing circuit that directly operates an LCD driver (liquid crystal driving circuit) incorporated in the decorative symbol display device 42. Since the VDP 526 is an IC chip, it is also referred to as a “drawing chip”, and the substance of the VDP 526 can be said to be a microcomputer chip with a dedicated firmware for drawing processing. The VDP 526 adjusts the respective timings of the CPU 521, the video RAM 524, etc. to intervene in reading and writing data, and reads the display data stored in the video RAM 524 at a predetermined timing and causes the decorative symbol display device 42 to display it.

  The power supply device 313 includes a power supply unit 541 that supplies power to each unit of the pachinko machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 542 that monitors power interruption due to a power failure, and a RAM erase switch circuit 543 connected to the RAM erase switch 323. And. The power supply unit 541 supplies necessary operation power to the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like through a power supply path (not shown). As its outline, the power supply unit 541 takes in AC 24 volt power supplied from the outside, generates + 12V power for driving various switches and motors, + 5V power for logic, backup power for RAM backup, etc. These + 12V power supply, + 5V power supply and backup power supply are supplied to the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like. Note that operation power (+12 V power, +5 V power, etc.) is supplied to the launch control device 312 via the payout control device 311.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 542 is a circuit that outputs a power failure signal SK1 to each NMI terminal of the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 and the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 542 monitors the DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 541, and determines that a power failure (power failure) has occurred when this voltage is less than 22 volts. The power failure signal SK1 is output to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. Based on the output of the power failure signal SK1, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 recognize the occurrence of a power failure and execute a power failure process (NMI interrupt processing).

  The power supply unit 541 normally outputs an output of 5 volts, which is a drive voltage of the control system, for a time sufficient to execute the process at the time of a power failure even after the DC stable voltage of 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. Configured to maintain the value. Therefore, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 can normally execute and complete the power failure process.

  The RAM erase switch circuit 543 is a circuit that takes in the switch signal of the RAM erase switch 323 and clears backup data in the RAM 503 of the main controller 261 and the RAM 513 of the payout controller 311 in accordance with the state of the switch 323. When the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed, the RAM erase switch circuit 543 outputs a RAM erase signal SK2 to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. When the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on with the RAM erase switch 323 pressed (including power-on due to power failure cancellation), the data in the respective RAMs 503 and 513 are cleared in the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. The

  In addition, it is not limited to the description content of embodiment mentioned above, For example, you may implement as follows.

  (A) In the above embodiment, the vertical side portion 462 and the horizontal side portion 463 are both configured to have the same length as the radius of the game ball, but the lowermost of the lower surfaces of the game balls magnetized by the restricting protrusions 403 It suffices to be able to support a point or a part in front of the lowest point. That is, as in the above embodiment, the vertical side portion 462 extends along a substantially vertical direction that is the extending direction of the plate glass 137b, and the horizontal side portion 463 extends along a substantially horizontal direction that is a direction orthogonal to the back surface of the plate glass 137b. If the length of the horizontal side portion 463 is longer than the radius of the game ball, it is sufficient. Further, the length of the vertical side portion 462 may be different from that of the horizontal side portion 463. However, in order to bring the first angular portion 465 closer to the magnetized game ball close to the upper side than the second angular portion 466, the length of the vertical side portion 462 is set to the length of the horizontal side portion 463. It is desirable that the length be equal to or greater than the length and the length of the lateral side portion 463 be equal to or less than the diameter of the game ball. Further, if the length of the vertical side portion 462 is excessively long, there is a risk that the size of the passage restriction character 401 will be increased. Therefore, it is desirable that the length of the vertical side portion 462 be equal to or less than the diameter of the game ball. It is more desirable that the length be equal to the length of the side portion 463.

  Further, in a state where the restricting projection 403 protrudes most forward, the distance between the first square portion 465 and the glass unit 137 is equal to or larger than the diameter of the game ball, and the magnetized game ball contacts the first square portion 465. It is good also as a structure which does not. However, the distance between the second rectangular portion 466 and the glass unit 137 is not more than the radius of the game ball.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the site | part between the 1st corner | angular part 465 and the 2nd corner | angular part 466 is the vertical side part 462 extended along a substantially vertical direction, and the horizontal side part 463 extended along a substantially horizontal direction. However, it is not particularly limited to such a configuration. For example, as shown in FIG. 12, the vicinity of the boundary between the vertical side portion 462 and the horizontal side portion 463 is formed in a curved shape, or the first corner portion 465 and the second corner portion 466 are shown in FIG. The part between the two may be constituted by an arcuate side part that connects the two angular parts 465 and 466 while being curved. When such a configuration is employed, the strength in the vicinity of the boundary between the first horn portion 465 and the second horn portion 466 can be improved. However, in a state where the lowest point of the magnetized game ball is in contact with the second horn portion 466, the portion other than the second horn portion 466 of the regulation projection 403 is from the lowest point of the lower surface of the game ball. However, it is desirable that the rear part be inaccessible. In this case, when the second horn portion 466 supports the game ball, the magnetized game ball is pressed against the restriction projection 403 from above, so that a backward stress acts on the restriction projection 403. Can be avoided.

  Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 14, the lateral side portion 463 may be tilted upward toward the front to support the lower surface of the magnetized game ball located forward of the lowest point. In FIG. 14, a portion located slightly behind the second rectangular portion 466 is in contact with the magnetized game ball, and the contact portion corresponds to a support portion. Further, as shown in FIG. 15, the vertical side portion 462 may be inclined forward with the upward direction. In this case, the first square portion 465 can be brought closer to the magnetized game ball located immediately above the restricting protrusion 403. However, the inclination angle of the vertical side portion 465 and the length of the horizontal side portion 466 so that the lower surface of the game ball magnetized in the second angular portion 466 can support the lowermost point or the front side of the lowermost point. It is necessary to consider such things. In FIG. 15, the distance between the first corner portion 465 and the second corner portion 466 in the substantially horizontal direction is shorter than the radius of the game ball. For this reason, until the distance between the second rectangular portion 466 and the plate glass 137 is equal to or less than the radius of the gaming ball, the magnetized gaming ball in contact with the first rectangular portion 465 is moved swiftly and swiftly downward. Before the restricting protrusion 401 protrudes forward, the second angular portion 466 is prevented from coming into contact with the lower side of the lower surface of the magnetized game ball in the rearward direction in the substantially horizontal direction. It is desirable to make the distance between the one corner portion 465 and the second corner portion 466 equal to or greater than the radius of the game ball, or to increase the length of the vertical side portion 462. In addition, as shown in FIG. 16, the lateral side portion 463 may be formed in an arc shape along the outer peripheral shape of the game ball. As shown in FIG. 14 and FIG. 16, in the case where the horizontal side portion 463 (support portion) is in contact with a portion of the lower surface of the magnetized game ball that is in front of the lowest point, in the contact state, Even when the restricting projection 403 comes into contact with a portion of the lower surface of the magnetized game ball that is on the rear side of the lowest point and a force directed backward acts on the restricting projection 403, Since the force acts in a direction that cancels out the force to be directed, the backward movement of the restricting protrusion 403 can be suppressed.

  (B) In the above embodiment, the regulation projection 403 only slides back and forth, but the regulation projection 403 projects into the game area, and the distance between the first square portion 465 and the glass unit 137 is less than the diameter of the game ball. You may comprise so that it can tilt in the state (The distance of the 2nd corner | angular part 466 and the glass unit 137 is below the radius of a game ball). Hereinafter, the passage restriction object 701 adopting the configuration will be described with reference to FIG. Note that the passage restricting role 701 in FIG. 17 is also similar to the passage restricting role 401 in the above embodiment, and is a base portion 705 fixed in contact with the front surface of the game board 30 and a cylindrical shape extending rearward from the base portion 705. The accessory main body 702 including the storage portion 706 and the regulation protrusion 703 inserted through the storage portion 706 are provided. Further, a stepped portion 761 composed of a vertical side portion 762 and a horizontal side portion 763 is formed on the front upper end portion of the restricting projection 703, similarly to the passage restricting role 401 of the above embodiment, and the stepped portion An upper corner portion 761 constitutes a first corner portion 765, and a lower corner portion 761 constitutes a second corner portion 766.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the guide protrusions 752 formed on both side surfaces of the restricting protrusion 703 are each formed in a columnar shape having the same diameter, and are arranged so that their axial centers extend on the same line. As a result, the restricting projection 703 can rotate around the guide projection 752.

  Further, the guide holes 716 formed in the both side wall portions 712 of the accommodating portion 706 are configured as long holes that are inclined upward toward the front (for example, about 10 degrees with respect to a direction orthogonal to the back surface of the base portion 705). . As a result, when the magnetized game ball approaches the restriction projection 703 in the state where the front end portion is located behind the front surface of the base 705 (second state), the restriction projection 703 is directed forward. It will slide diagonally upward.

  In addition, the guide protrusion 752 is formed on the rear side of the middle position in the longitudinal direction of the restriction protrusion 703, and the center of gravity of the restriction protrusion 703 is located on the front side of the guide protrusion 752. Therefore, when the pair of guide protrusions 752 are pivotally supported, the restriction protrusion 703 tilts with the front end portion directed downward. Further, the restriction projection 703 has an upper side and a lower side extending substantially in parallel from the rear end toward the front end up to a portion slightly ahead of the intermediate position in the longitudinal direction. In this part, the lower side portion is inclined downward so as to be separated from the upper side portion, and the vertical width is increased. Further, the regulation protrusion 703 in the state where the front end portion is located behind the front surface of the base portion 705 (second state) is in contact with the upper surface of the lower wall portion 714 of the accommodating portion 706 on the front side of the lower side portion, The posture is inclined upward toward the front. Even if the restricting protrusion 703 attempts to rotate clockwise in FIG. 17, the first square portion 765 contacts the upper wall portion 711 of the accommodating portion 706 and the rotation is restricted. Further, the front end portion of the upper wall portion 711 and the upper edge portion of the opening 721 are chamfered so as not to hinder the protrusion of the restriction protrusion 703. In addition, a stopper portion 717 that protrudes downward is provided on the upper wall portion 711 of the housing portion 706.

  When the restriction protrusion 403 is freed by moving the magnet M away from the state of FIG. 12B and FIG. 13B (the restriction protrusion 403 protruding into the game area is inclined upward toward the front). Even so, since the center of gravity of the restricting protrusion 403 is located on the front side of the guide protrusion 452, the restricting protrusion 403 tilts naturally with its front end directed downward due to its own weight. It should be noted that no matter which direction the magnet M (the game ball attracted to the magnet M) is moved, it is impossible to displace the restricting projection 403 rearward, and in a direction away from the restricting projection 403. Regardless, the restricting projection 403 tilts forward due to its own weight. In order to retract the regulating projection 403 in the state of projecting into the gaming area (first state) to the rear and not projecting into the gaming area (second state), the front frame set 14 is opened and moved forward It is necessary to push the regulating protrusion 403 in the posture inclined downward (first position) toward the front (second position) and then push it backward.

  Now, as shown in FIG. 17B, when the game ball attracted and magnetized by the magnet M applied to the front plate glass 137a approaches the upper side of the regulation projection 703 while sliding on the back surface of the plate glass 137b. The regulation protrusion 703 is attracted to the game ball, and slides obliquely upward in the forward direction while being in sliding contact with the upper edge portion of the opening 721 formed in the base portion 705 corresponding to the housing portion 706. When the restricting protrusion 703 protrudes in front of the base 705 until the guide protrusion 752 contacts the front edge of the guide hole 716, the distance between the first rectangular portion 765 of the restricting protrusion 703 and the glass unit 137 (sheet glass 137b) is a game. It becomes below the diameter of the sphere, and the distance between the second rectangular portion 766 and the glass unit 137 becomes below the radius of the game sphere. Thus, the state of the regulation protrusion 703 in which the distance between the second rectangular portion 766 and the glass unit 137 is equal to or less than the radius of the game ball corresponds to the first state.

  Further, the restriction protrusion 703 when it is attracted to and protrudes from the magnetized game ball located above the restriction protrusion 703 takes a posture (first posture) inclined upward toward the front. In this state, the guide projection 752 is positioned above the lower wall portion 714, the regulating projection 703 and the lower wall portion 714 are separated, and the rear end portion is slightly forward of the stopper portion 717. Since it is located, the regulation protrusion 703 is rotatable in the direction in which the front end portion is directed downward.

  When the magnet M is moved downward from the state of FIG. 17B, the front end portion of the restricting projection 703 is pushed downward by the game ball guided by the magnet M, and the restricting projection 703 has the front end with the guide projection 752 as an axis. The part tilts downward. As shown in FIG. 17C, the restriction projection 703 is supported by the lower side portion being in contact with the lower edge portion of the opening 721, and the rear end portion of the upper side portion is the upper wall in the vicinity of the stopper portion 717. It comes into contact with and is supported by the portion 711, and comes to a stationary posture with a slight downward inclination.

  In this state, the vertical side portion 762 extends along a substantially vertical direction, and the horizontal side portion 763 extends along a substantially horizontal direction. Further, since the distance between the second rectangular portion 766 and the glass unit 137 is equal to or less than the radius of the game ball, and the lateral side portion 763 has the same length as the radius of the game ball, the second rectangular portion 766 is It contacts the lowest point of the magnetized game ball.

  Further, when the restriction protrusion 703 protruding forward is inclined downward as described above, the rear side portion of the restriction protrusion 703 and the front surface of the stopper portion 717 are opposed to each other and are substantially in contact with each other. It becomes. As described above, when the rear side portion of the restriction projection 703 and the stopper portion 717 overlap each other, the rear side portion of the restriction projection 703 contacts the front surface of the stopper portion 717 even if the restriction projection 703 is pushed backward. The rearward movement of the restricting protrusion 703 is restricted. Even in a state where the rear side portion of the restriction projection 703 and the front surface of the stopper portion 717 are in contact with each other, the distance between the restriction projection 703 and the glass unit 137 is equal to or less than the diameter of the game ball.

  Even when the above configuration is adopted, the same operational effects as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained. Further, the restricting protrusion 703 that does not protrude into the game area is supported by the guide hole 716 and the lower wall portion 714 and is inclined upward. Further, the guide hole 716 is inclined upward toward the front. With these configurations, the restricting protrusion 703 cannot protrude forward unless it slides obliquely upward. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the restricting protrusion 403 protrudes into the game area due to vibration of the pachinko machine 10 or the like, even though there is no illegal act of attracting and guiding the game ball to the magnet M. can do. For this reason, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the flow of the game ball is hindered by the restricting projection 703 and a disadvantage is caused to a bona fide player.

  Further, when the regulation protrusion 703 that is attracted to the magnetized game ball and protrudes into the game area is pressed from above by the magnetized game ball, the front end portion tilts downward. Therefore, for example, in the case of a configuration in which the restricting protrusion 703 simply slides back and forth while maintaining the same posture, the front end portion of the restricting protrusion 703 that is inclined upward toward the front is pressed downward with respect to the restricting protrusion 703. Then, there is a possibility that a force directed backward will be applied and the regulating projection 703 may be displaced backward, but this possibility can be prevented.

  In addition, since the center of gravity of the restricting protrusion 703 is located in front of the guide protrusion 752, the restricting protrusion 703 that is attracted to the magnetized game ball and protrudes into the game area can be freely moved away from the magnet M. Even if it becomes, it takes a posture inclined downward toward the front. That is, the restricting protrusion 703 that is attracted to the magnetized game ball and protrudes into the game area does not retract backward unless an external force is applied. Therefore, by visually recognizing the regulation protrusion 703, it is possible to reliably grasp the presence or absence of fraud using a magnet.

  Further, by allowing the restricting protrusion 703 to protrude obliquely upward, the restricting protrusion 703 can be protruded relatively smoothly with respect to the magnetized game ball approaching from above. Furthermore, since the protruding direction of the restricting protrusion 703 is obliquely upward, for example, compared to a case where the restricting protrusion 703 protrudes in the horizontal direction, the game ball approaching from above is positioned at an earlier stage (positioned above). In stage), you can begin to protrude into the gaming area. For this reason, before the game ball that is guided by the magnet and moves between the life nails 441 and 442 passes through the front of the regulation projection 703, the distance between the regulation projection 703 and the glass unit 137 is equal to or less than the diameter of the game ball (first It can be made to project more reliably until it becomes (state).

  Even when the restriction protrusion 403 only slides back and forth as in the above-described embodiment, “the posture of the restriction protrusion 403 in the state where the front end portion is positioned behind the front surface of the base 405 is used. A configuration may be employed in which the posture is inclined upward toward the front and, when protruding forward, slides obliquely upward toward the front. In other words, if the inclination of the restricting projection 403 that is inclined upward is not so large, even if the front end portion (the first angular portion 465 or the second angular portion 466) of the restricting projection 403 is pushed downward, basically The restricting protrusion 403 is merely a force that rotates the guide protrusion 452 about the axis, such as a frictional force acting between the restricting protrusion 403 and the accommodating portion 406, a force attracted to the magnetized game ball, and the like. Thus, the backward movement of the restricting protrusion 403 is restricted. In addition, it is desirable that the first horn portion 465 has a small inclination even from the viewpoint that the first horn portion 465 can be more reliably positioned closer to the magnetized game ball than the second horn portion 466. .

  Further, due to the presence of the stopper portion 717, it is possible to more reliably prevent a situation in which the restriction protrusion 703 is displaced rearward by pressing the magnetized game ball against the restriction protrusion 703 from above. In addition, since the rearward displacement of the restriction projection 703 can be restricted by the stepped portion 761 formed at the tip end portion of the restriction projection 703, the stopper portion 717 can be omitted.

  (C) In the above-described embodiment, the passage restriction character 401 is provided corresponding to the first opportunity corresponding unit 33 (the entrance 33a), but the installation position of the passage restriction character 401 is particularly limited. Instead, for example, it is provided corresponding to other ball entry means (ball entry means such as the general winning port 31, the second opportunity corresponding port 34, the variable winning device 32, etc.), or corresponds to the ball entering port 151 of the center frame 47. May be provided. Of course, even if the restricting protrusion 403 does not appear in the vicinity of the corresponding entering means, the restricting protrusion 403 is arranged on the flow path where the game ball launched by the launching device 70 reaches the entering means. It is also possible to prevent illegal entry into the entry means. Further, for example, when the restricting projection 403 is made to appear and disappear near the end portion (near the return ball prevention member 53) of the parallel portion (guide passage) of the inner and outer rail constituting portions 51 and 52, the game ball attracted to the magnet in the guide passage is Thus, it is possible to prevent a situation in which it flows into the game area inside the inner rail constituting portion 51.

  In the above embodiment, the front end portion of the restriction projection 403 is configured to be accommodated inside the accommodation portion 406. However, in the state where the restriction projection 403 is retracted, the first opportunity corresponding unit 33 (incoming ball) of the game ball For example, even if the restricting protrusion 403 is retracted and displaced backward as much as possible (even if the restricting protrusion 403 is in the second state) A configuration in which the front end portion of the restricting protrusion 403 protrudes into the game area may be employed. In addition, a recess corresponding to the shape of the base 405 may be formed on the front surface of the game board 30 so that the base 405 does not protrude forward from the front surface of the game board 30 (so as to be immersed in the game board 30). Good.

  In the above embodiment, since the insertion hole 431 is formed in a region surrounded by the pair of life nails 441 and 442 and the entrance 33a, the life nails 441 and 442 (the life nails 441 and 442 and the entrance entrance) are formed. The upper end portion of 33a constitutes a course limiting means. In this way, the route limiting means may be configured by using a nail or an accessory provided on the front surface of the game board 30, for example, by a wall portion protruding forward from the base portion 405 on the side of the restriction projection 403. You may comprise a route limiting means. Further, there may not be a course limiting means, and a configuration in which a game ball can approach the restriction protrusion 403 from multiple directions may be employed.

  (D) The shape and size of the accessory main body 402 and the restricting protrusion 403 are not particularly limited, and the restricting protrusion 403 protrudes into the game area when a magnet (a game ball magnetized by the magnet) approaches. It is only necessary to be able to restrict the movement of the game ball.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the accessory body 402 is integrally formed of resin, but the left and right side wall portions 412 and 413 of the housing portion 406 are configured as separate parts so that the restriction protrusion 403 is sandwiched later. Both may be fixed (screw fixing, locking mechanism, adhesive, heat welding, etc.).

  In addition, the passage restriction object 401 and the first opportunity corresponding unit 33 (a base portion of the first opportunity corresponding port 33 that is abutted and fixed to the front surface of the game board 30) may be integrally formed, or the passage restriction may be formed. The accessory 401 may be attached and fixed to the first opportunity corresponding unit 33. In this case, it is possible to prevent the possibility that the positional relationship between the passage restricting agent 401 and the first trigger corresponding unit 33 is shifted due to a manufacturing error (shift of the mounting position).

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the passage restricting object 401 is screwed with the base portion 405 provided at the front end portion of the storage portion 405 being in contact with the front surface of the game board 30, but for example, the front end portion of the storage portion 406 A base portion is provided so as to extend in the outer circumferential direction of the housing portion 406 from a portion separated from the rear of the gaming board 30 by about the thickness of the game board 30, and the front side of the housing portion 406 is inserted into the insertion hole 431 from the back side of the game board 30. Screws may be fixed with the front face in contact with the back face of the game board 30. In addition, the base part (405) which contact | abuts the front surface and the back surface of the game board 30 is abbreviate | omitted, and the passage restriction | limiting part 401 can be attached to the game board 30 only by fitting an accommodating part in the insertion hole formed in the game board 30. In this case, however, the passage restricting member 401 cannot be positioned in the front-rear direction, and the protrusion length of the restricting protrusion 403 may vary. For this reason, it is desirable to provide a base portion (405) that comes into contact with the front surface or the back surface of the game board 30.

  Further, the restriction protrusion 403 does not need to be entirely constituted by a soft magnetic material, and at least a part of the restriction protrusion 403 is constituted by a magnetic material, and a magnet (a game ball magnetized by the magnet) approaches the magnet. It is sufficient that it is attracted to and can protrude into the game area. Note that at least a part of the restricting projection 403 may be formed of a hard magnetic material. However, so that the game ball is not attracted to the restricting projection 403 and the restricting projection 403 does not protrude forward due to the game ball in spite of the fact that the cheating using the magnet is not performed. It is desirable to use a hard magnetic material that is weak as much as possible, or to limit the entire restricting protrusion 403 to a part instead of a hard magnetic material, or to cover the hard magnetic material with another material (resin). . For example, when the restriction protrusion 403 is formed of a hard magnetic material and other materials, the proportion of the hard magnetic material may be reduced. Further, the material of the accessory main body 402 is not particularly limited, and may be made of, for example, a metal having weak magnetism.

  In addition, the protruding direction of the restricting protrusion 403 is not particularly limited. For example, the restricting protrusion 403 may protrude in a direction orthogonal to the front surface of the game board 30, or left and right with respect to the direction orthogonal to the front surface of the game board 30. It may be inclined to the left or may be protruded in parallel (in the left-right direction) with the front surface of the game board 30. For example, for example, in the case where the restricting projection 403 is projected from the outer rail constituting portion 52 to the guide passage in the vicinity of the end portion (near the return ball prevention member 53) of the parallel portion (guide passage) of the inner and outer rail constituting portions 51 and 52, The second horn portion 466 is located closer to the guide passage tip side (return ball prevention member 53 side) than the first horn portion 465, and is attracted to the magnetized game ball and protrudes (in the first state). The distance between the second rectangular portion 466 of the restricting protrusion 403 and the inner rail constituting portion 51 is set to be equal to or less than the radius of the game ball. Of course, the second angular portion 466 can be brought into contact with the frontmost portion in the traveling direction of the surface of the magnetized game ball in the traveling direction or the portion closer to the outer rail component 52 than the most distal portion. Configure. However, since it is expected that the magnet is applied to the front surface of the glass unit 137 in the case of an illegal act such as guiding the game ball to the entrance means using the magnet and entering it, the protrusion of the restricting projection 403 is made smooth. In order to achieve this, it is desirable that the restricting protrusion 403 is configured to protrude forward.

  In the above embodiment, the regulation protrusion 403 is located behind the front surface of the base 405 in a normal time when a game is performed, but it is allowed to enter the first opportunity corresponding unit 33 in the normal time. If so, the restricting protrusion 403 may protrude into the game area. For example, the restricting protrusion is configured to be slidable left and right, and is arranged so as to be vertically aligned with the life nail 441 on the left side in FIG. 8 in a normal state (second state), but a magnet is disposed between the life nails 441 and 442. When approaching, a configuration in which the restricting protrusion slides to the right side in FIG. 8 and is positioned between the life nails 441 and 442 (first state) may be employed. In this case, the step portion is formed on the upper right side of the restricting projection, so that the first corner portion is formed at the right end portion of the upper side portion, and the second corner portion is formed on the right side of the first corner portion. In the projecting state, it is desirable that the distance between the second square portion and the right life nail 442 in FIG. 8 is not more than the diameter of the game ball.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the guide hole 416 is formed in the housing portion 406 (left and right side wall portions 412 and 413), and the guide protrusion 452 is formed in the regulation projection 403 (projection body 451). While forming the projection, a guide hole (long hole) may be formed in the regulation projection 403. Even in the case of adopting this configuration, the restricting protrusion 403 is attracted to the magnetized game ball and protrudes into the game area (the guide protrusion formed in the housing portion 406 is behind the guide hole formed in the restricting protrusion 403. When the center of gravity of the restricting protrusion 403 is positioned in front of the guide protrusion in a state where the restricting protrusion 403 is in contact with the edge, the magnet M moves away, and the restricting protrusion 403 protruding into the game area becomes free. In this case, the front end portion can be inclined naturally downward.

  (E) In the above embodiment, there is provided a detecting means capable of detecting that the restricting protrusion 403 protrudes into the game area (displaced from the second state to the first state), and based on the detection of the detecting means. Thus, the game may be interrupted, notification by lamp or voice, or notification to the hall computer may be performed. For example, a photosensor including a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit is provided for the housing unit 406, and when the regulation protrusion 403 is housed in the housing unit 406 (a state where it does not protrude), the light is received from the light emitting unit by the regulation projection 403. When the light reaching the part is blocked and the restricting projection 403 protrudes into the game area, the light from the light emitting part is detected by the light receiving part through the pair of guide holes 416, and the light receiving part is light from the light emitting part. When this is detected, the detection signal is output to the main control device 261, and the main control device 261 transmits a signal corresponding to the detection signal to the management control device on the game hall side through the external relay terminal plate 240. You may employ | adopt the structure of doing. By adopting this configuration, it is possible to deal with fraud quickly.

  (F) You may implement as a different type of pachinko machine from the said embodiment. In addition to pachinko machines, various game machines such as an arrangement ball machine and a sparrow ball similar thereto may be used. For example, the game board is provided with a start opening and a variable winning device unit, and the variable winning device unit is temporarily opened based on the game ball entering the start opening. When a game ball that has entered the internal area enters a specific ball portion provided in the internal area of the variable winning device, a special gaming state occurs, and the variable winning device unit is repeatedly opened and closed. In a gaming machine that allows game balls to enter, to enter the operating area, the internal area of the variable winning device, the internal area of the variable winning apparatus, etc. The restricting projection 403 may be provided so as to be capable of appearing and retracting in correspondence with a ball entrance, a special prize opening, or the like.

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The technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment will be described below.

In general, a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine includes a game board and a glass provided in front of the game board, and most of the space between the game board and the glass is a game ball launched by a launching device. It is a game area that is guided and flows down. When a game ball enters a ball entry means provided in the game area, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the player. In addition, for example, when a game ball enters a specific entry means (operating port) among the entry means, whether or not a big hit state is generated is determined, and if the winning lottery is won and a big win state occurs Some players can win many prize balls (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-14661).

By the way, since the game ball is made of iron (steel ball), for example, when a strong magnet is brought close to (applied to) the glass in front of the game area, the game ball launched by the launcher is attracted to the magnet through the glass. It will be. Accordingly, there is a possibility that an illegal act of guiding the game ball to the ball entry means and entering it by moving the magnet attracting the game ball may occur.

On the other hand, it is conceivable that a magnetic sensor is mounted on the back of the game board or the like to notify the occurrence of the illegal act. However, even if the notification is made, the game ball actually enters the entrance means, so for example, the game hall related person can operate the game machine based on the entrance (award ball, jackpot state, etc.) ) Or disable continuation of the game.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems and the like, and its purpose is to prevent illegal acts such as guiding a game ball to a predetermined area of the game area using a magnet. It is to provide a gaming machine.

Means 1. A game board extending along a substantially vertical direction; and a transparent member extending in front of the game board and substantially parallel to a front surface of the game board, and a predetermined launching device between the game board and the transparent member. A gaming machine having a gaming area where a game ball launched by is guided,
Passage restricting means comprising a movable member displaceable between a first state that restricts the passage of a game ball at a predetermined portion of the game area and a second state that permits the passage of the game ball at the predetermined portion;
The movable member that is at least partially made of a magnetic material and is in the second state when a game ball magnetized by being attracted to a magnet that is brought close to the front surface of the transparent member approaches the predetermined portion. Is a configuration that is attracted to the magnetized game ball and protrudes to the predetermined portion, and becomes the first state,
The movable member is attracted to the magnetized game ball in a stage before the magnetized game ball reaches the predetermined part and is displaced from the second state to the first state. The guiding portion that is the first contact portion or the closest portion to the magnetized game ball and the guiding direction in the protruding direction of the movable member that is displaced from the second state to the first state. A support part located on the side in the protruding direction from the part,
The support portion is at least a part of the front surface in the movement direction of the magnetized game ball and at least a part of the front side in the projecting direction of the movable member with respect to the most distal portion in the movement direction. A gaming machine that is configured to be capable of contacting.

  According to the means 1, the movable member in the second state protrudes into the game area and enters the first state when the game ball magnetized by being attracted to the magnet approaching the front surface of the transparent member approaches. . Therefore, by arranging the passage restricting means at an appropriate position, the movable member can be protruded into the game area so as to prevent the game ball guided by the magnet from going. As a result, it is possible to prevent an illegal act such as using a magnet to guide the game ball to a predetermined area of the game area (for example, a ball entry means capable of entering a game ball flowing down the game area).

  Further, according to the present means, before the purpose of the illegal act of guiding the game ball to the predetermined area by the magnet is achieved (for example, before the game ball is illegally entered into the entry means), the passage restriction is performed. Since the movement of the game ball can be regulated by means, the game ball is guided to a predetermined area, and a predetermined disadvantage (occurrence of a prize ball, a big hit state, etc.) occurs in the game hall. Can be avoided. As a result, it is not necessary to take measures such as invalidating the operation of the gaming machine (prize ball, big hit state, etc.) based on the fact that the game ball has been guided to a predetermined area, or refusing to continue the game. For this reason, it is possible to relatively smoothly cope with the above fraud.

  For example, when the movable member is displaced back and forth, the distance between the tip of the movable member and the transparent member is equal to or less than the diameter of the game ball in order to restrict the passage of the magnetized game ball in front of the movable member. The movable member is configured to protrude forward. Thereby, for example, the movable member that is attracted to the magnetized game ball approaching from above and enters the first state comes into contact with the lower surface of the magnetized game ball. However, when the front upper end of the movable member and the rear (game board side) part of the lower surface of the magnetized game ball abut, by pressing the magnetized game ball against the movable member, A force toward the rear acts on the front upper end of the movable member, which may cause the movable member to be displaced rearward. As a result, the movable member is displaced to the second state, and there is a possibility that the game ball magnetized in front of the movable member may be allowed to pass.

  In this regard, according to the present means 1, the movable member is a game in which the magnetized game ball is magnetized at a stage before reaching the predetermined portion (for example, the front of the movable member when the movable member protrudes forward). When attracted to a ball and displaced from the second state to the first state, a part that first contacts the magnetized game ball, or a part that is closest (the center of the magnetized game ball) The support part located in the protrusion direction side of a movable member rather than the guide | induction part which is the distance from (the part where the distance from the nearest) is ahead (when a movable member protrudes ahead) is provided. As a result, the movable member is in the first state, and when the guiding portion is as close as possible to the magnetized game ball, it can receive and support the front surface in the moving direction of the magnetized game ball in the support portion. It has become.

  In addition, the support portion is the frontmost portion in the movement direction of the surface of the magnetized game ball in the movement direction (the lowest point when the magnetized game ball moves downward along the vertical direction). ) And at least a part of a portion of the movable member in the protruding direction of the movable member (a front side in the case where the movable member protrudes forward) from the leading edge portion. For this reason, even if the support part which supports the said game ball is pressed with the magnetized game ball, the force which goes back to a support part does not act. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the movable member is displaced to the second state by being pressed by the game ball even though the movable member is in the first state. As a result, an illegal act such as guiding a game ball to a predetermined area of the game area using a magnet can be more reliably prevented.

  The “magnetic material” of this means means a “soft magnetic material” or “temporary magnet” that is attracted to a magnet but does not have the properties of a magnet when not placed in a magnetic field. Further, the “game area” of this means means “an area between the game board and the transparent member”. In other words, the game area in the narrow sense means “an area that can be visually recognized through a transparent member, and that the game ball can enter a predetermined entry means when the game ball flows down”. However, the above-described effects can be obtained even if the passage restricting means is provided in the “guide passage for guiding the game ball launched by the launching device to the upper side of the game area (in the narrow sense)”. For example, by installing a passage restricting means in the vicinity of the exit of the guide passage, it becomes impossible to allow the game ball attracted to the magnet in the guide passage to flow into the narrowly-defined game area, and as a result, the game ball becomes the entrance means It is possible to prevent illegal acts such as guiding and entering a ball. Further, in the game area, there are also parts (warp flow path, stage, etc.) where the game ball can flow or roll among members (center frame, etc.) that are provided on the game board and are visible through the transparent member. included.

  Note that “the front surface in the moving direction of the magnetized game ball” means “the center of the magnetized game ball that divides the game ball into a hemisphere on the front side in the moving direction and a hemisphere on the back side in the moving direction”. It has the meaning of “a part on the front side in the movement direction from the line”. In addition, “the magnet brought close to the front surface of the transparent member” is a description for illustrating an illegal act such as guiding a game ball to a predetermined area using the magnet. In the case where the game ball flowing down the game area is attracted to the magnet and magnetized even just in proximity to the front surface of the game, the movable member is attracted to the magnetized game ball from the second state to the first state. Displace to the state.

  Mean 2. The means 1 is provided with a course limiting means for limiting a moving direction of the game ball in the predetermined portion, and the support portion is located on the front side in the moving direction of the game ball in the predetermined portion with respect to the guide portion. Game machines.

  For example, when a magnetized game ball approaches the movable member from above along the vertical direction, the game ball is positioned directly above the movable member by keeping the support portion below the guide portion. Sometimes, the guiding part can be a part that can be closest to the game ball, and the support part can be positioned in front of the guiding part. That is, in the case of the configuration in which the movable member projects forward, the stepped portion is formed such that the upper end of the movable member is cut out in an L shape, and the upper side of the stepped portion is formed. It is conceivable that the rectangular portion is the guiding portion and the lower rectangular portion is the support portion. However, when the magnetized game ball approaches the movable member from above, the effect of the means 1 is exerted, but when the magnetized game ball approaches from the side, Since the guiding portion is not necessarily the closest part to the magnetized game ball, the effect of the means 1 may not be achieved.

  In this regard, according to the means 2, there is provided a course limiting means for limiting the moving direction of the game ball in the predetermined part. For this reason, the said malfunction can be wiped off and the positional relationship of the guide part with respect to the moving direction of the magnetized game ball and a support part can be made into the positional relationship which can show | play the effect of the said means 1 reliably. .

  Further, the shape of the tip portion in the projecting direction of the movable member is the above-mentioned requirement (the support portion is located on the front side in the projecting direction of the movable member with respect to the guiding portion, and on the front side in the moving direction of the game ball at the predetermined portion). Since the displacement of the movable member in the first state to the second state side can be regulated by making the shape satisfying the condition, for example, the second state comes into contact with the movable member in the first state. The configuration can be simplified as compared with a configuration in which another member such as a regulating member that regulates the displacement toward the side or a driving unit that displaces the regulating member is provided.

  Means 3. Of the surface of the predetermined area where the game ball is moving forward, at least a part of the moving direction frontmost part and a part of the movable member in the protruding direction of the movable member from the frontmost part are applied. When a ball is drawn along the outer shape of the game ball that is in contact, a portion of the movable member between the guide portion and the support portion is located on the outer peripheral side of the ball. A gaming machine according to claim 2.

  According to the means 3, of the surface of the magnetized game ball on the front side in the movement direction, the movement direction frontmost part and at least a part of the part of the movable member ahead in the protruding direction of the movable member are surely supported. Can be brought into contact with the portion. In addition, when the support portion comes into contact with the magnetized game ball, the surface of the magnetized game ball on the front side in the movement direction is closer to the proximal end portion side of the movable member than the most distal portion in the movement direction. Since the movable member does not come into contact with each other, the magnetized game ball is pressed against the movable member, so that a force is applied to the movable member toward the second state. It is possible to avoid a situation in which the positional relationship with is changed.

  In addition, as a site | part between a guide part and a support part, for example, it extends in a straight line from a plurality of side parts (for example, a vertical side part that extends linearly downward from a guide part and a support part to a rear side) A horizontal side portion), or a curved side portion that extends while curving from the guiding portion to the support portion.

Means 4. A game board extending along a substantially vertical direction; and a transparent member extending in front of the game board and substantially parallel to a front surface of the game board, and a predetermined launching device between the game board and the transparent member. A gaming machine having a gaming area where a game ball launched by is guided,
And a passage restricting means having a movable member displaceable between a first state that restricts the passage of the game ball at a predetermined part of the game area and a second state that permits the passage of the game ball at the predetermined part. ,
The route limiting means for limiting the moving direction of the game ball in the predetermined portion to a substantially vertical direction,
The movable member that is at least partially made of a magnetic material and is in the second state when a game ball magnetized by being attracted to a magnet that is brought close to the front surface of the transparent member approaches the predetermined portion. Is a configuration that is attracted to the magnetized game ball and protrudes forward to become the first state,
The movable member first comes into contact with the magnetized game ball when it is attracted to the magnetized game ball close to the upper side and is displaced from the second state to the first state. A guide part that is a part or the closest part, and a support part that is positioned forward and below the guide part,
The support portion can contact at least a part of a lowermost point and a portion in front of the lowermost point of the magnetized game ball approaching while being in sliding contact with the back surface of the transparent member. A gaming machine characterized by being configured as follows.

  According to the means 4, the same effects as the means 1 and 2 are basically obtained. The lower surface of the game sphere is a surface below the center line that divides the game sphere into two upper and lower hemispheres.

Means 5. The distance between the support portion of the movable member in the first state and the transparent member is configured to be equal to or less than the radius of the game ball,
When the ball is drawn along the outer shape of the game ball in which at least a part of the lower surface of the lower surface and the front side of the lower surface is in contact with the support portion, the movable member The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein a portion between the guide portion and the support portion is located on an outer peripheral side of the sphere.

  According to the means 5, with respect to at least a part of the lowermost point of the magnetized game ball approaching while being in sliding contact with the back surface of the transparent member, and at a part of the front side (the transparent member side) of the lowermost point. Thus, the support portion can be reliably brought into contact. As a result, the function and effect of the means 4 are reliably achieved.

  Further, in a state where the support portion and the magnetized game ball are in contact with each other, the movable member is not in contact with a portion of the lower surface of the magnetized game ball that is behind the lowest point. Yes. For this reason, in a state where the support portion is in contact with the magnetized game ball, the magnetized game ball is pressed against the movable member, whereby a force is applied to the movable member in the backward direction so that the support portion is magnetized. The situation where it becomes impossible to support the lowermost point of the sphere or the lower surface in front of the lowest point can be avoided.

  Means 6. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein a distance between the guide portion and the support portion in a substantially horizontal direction is configured to be greater than or equal to a radius of the game ball.

  As described in the means 6, by setting the distance between the guiding portion and the supporting portion in the substantially horizontal direction to be equal to or larger than the radius of the game ball, for example, the distance between the guiding portion and the transparent member is equal to or smaller than the diameter of the game ball. In the case where the movable member is configured to be able to protrude forward until it becomes, even if the movable member is displaced backward by forcibly pressing the magnetized game ball in contact with the guide portion downward, the game ball The distance between the support portion located below and the transparent member can be maintained below the radius of the game ball. Therefore, even if the magnetized game ball in contact with the guiding portion is quickly moved downward, at least a part of the lower surface of the lower surface and the front of the lowermost point is always applied to the support portion. You will be in touch. As a result, an illegal act such as guiding a game ball to a predetermined area using a magnet can be reliably prevented.

  Mean 7 Means 5 or 6 is characterized in that the distance between the guiding portion and the supporting portion in the substantially vertical direction is configured to be greater than the distance between the guiding portion and the supporting portion in the substantially horizontal direction. The gaming machine described.

  As described in the means 7, the distance between the guide portion and the support portion in the substantially horizontal direction is made equal to or less than the diameter of the game ball, and more than the distance between the guide portion and the support portion in the substantially horizontal direction, By increasing the distance between the guiding portion and the supporting portion in the substantially vertical direction, the guiding portion is more securely magnetized in the stage immediately before the magnetized gaming ball is positioned in front of the movable member. It can be set as the nearest part.

  Means 8. The gaming machine according to any one of means 5 to 7, wherein a distance between the guiding portion and the supporting portion in a substantially vertical direction is configured to be equal to or less than a diameter of a game ball.

  As described in the means 8, the size of the passage restricting means can be prevented by setting the distance between the guide portion and the support portion in the substantially vertical direction to be equal to or smaller than the diameter of the game ball. It should be noted that “the distance between the guide portion and the support portion in the substantially horizontal direction is configured to be equal to or less than the diameter of the game ball”. When the said structure is employ | adopted, the enlargement of a passage control means can be prevented more reliably. In addition, by adopting such a configuration, in order to more reliably place the guide portion in the closest position to the magnetized game ball, the game ball is attracted to the magnet and moved while sliding on the back surface of the transparent member. On the other hand, in the case where the guide portion is configured to be able to come into contact, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the support portion comes into contact with the transparent member.

Means 9. A game board extending along a substantially vertical direction; and a transparent member extending in front of the game board and substantially parallel to a front surface of the game board, and a predetermined launching device between the game board and the transparent member. A gaming machine having a gaming area where a game ball launched by is guided,
It is configured to be displaceable between a first state that restricts the passage of game balls in a predetermined part of the game area and a second state that allows passage of game balls in the predetermined part, and in the first state A passage restricting means comprising a movable member displaceable at least in a first posture inclined upward and forwardly and in a second posture extending substantially in the horizontal direction or inclined downward forward;
The route limiting means for limiting the moving direction of the game ball in the predetermined portion to a substantially vertical direction,
The movable member that is at least partially made of a magnetic material and is in the second state when a game ball magnetized by being attracted to a magnet that is brought close to the front surface of the transparent member approaches the predetermined portion. Is a configuration that is attracted to the magnetized game ball and protrudes obliquely upward toward the front, and becomes the first posture in the first state,
When the movable member is attracted to the magnetized game ball close to the upper side and is displaced from the second state to the first posture of the first state, the movable member is moved to the magnetized game ball. A guiding portion that is the first contact portion or the closest portion, and a support portion that is positioned forward and lower than the guiding portion,
The support portion of the movable member in the second posture in the first state is a lowermost point and the lowest point of the lower surfaces of the magnetized game balls that are approached while being in sliding contact with the back surface of the transparent member. A gaming machine configured to be able to abut against at least a part of the front side portion from a lower point.

  According to the means 9, basically the same effect as that of the means 4 is obtained. Further, the movable member in the second state does not enter the first state unless it is slid obliquely upward. Therefore, the movable member in the second state is displaced to the first state due to the vibration of the gaming machine, etc., even though there is no illegal act of attracting and guiding the game ball to the magnet. Can be prevented. For this reason, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the flow of the game ball is hindered due to the movable member being in the first state unnecessarily, resulting in a disadvantage to a bona fide player.

  Further, for example, when the movable member simply slides between the first state and the second state in a posture inclined upward toward the side that becomes the first state, the movable member is changed to the first state. When a downward force is applied to the front end of a certain movable member, a force to the movable member is applied to the second state, and the movable member is displaced to the second state. There is concern. In this regard, according to the present means 7, when a downward force is applied to the front end portion of the movable member in the first posture inclined upward in the first state, the front end portion tilts downward. , It will be displaced downward to a second posture that inclines downward, or whose longitudinal direction extends substantially horizontally. Therefore, by applying a downward force to the front end of the movable member, it is possible to prevent a situation in which a force toward the second state acts on the movable member in the first state. it can. In the first state, the distance between the support portion (leading portion) of the movable member in the first posture and the transparent member is equal to or less than the radius of the game ball.

  Even in the case of a configuration that only slides between the first state and the second state, “the movable member that is stationary in the second state is in the first state. A configuration may be employed in which the movable member is inclined upward toward the side and the movable member slides obliquely upward when changing from the second state to the first state. In other words, if the inclination of the movable member that is inclined forward is not so large, even if the front end portion of the movable member is pushed downward, it is basically only a force that rotates the movable member. The movement of the movable member to the rear is restricted by a frictional force acting between the main body and the passage restricting means main body or a force attracted to the magnetized game ball.

  Note that at least the center of gravity of the movable member in the first state may be located in front of the shaft portion. In this case, when the shaft portion is pivotally supported, the movable member tilts with the front end portion directed downward. Therefore, for example, when the magnet moves away from the movable member in the first posture and the movable member can move freely, the movable member is tilted so that the front end portion is directed downward due to its own weight and assumes the second posture. As a result, once the first state is reached, the first state is maintained, and the effect of being able to grasp the presence or absence of fraudulent activity by visually recognizing the movable member is reliably exhibited.

Means 10. The distance between the support portion of the movable member in the second posture of the first state and the transparent member is configured to be equal to or less than the radius of the game ball,
A game in which at least a part of the lower surface of the lower surface and a portion of the front side of the lower surface is brought into contact with the support portion of the movable member in the second posture in the first state. When the sphere is drawn along the outer shape of the sphere, the portion of the movable member between the guide portion and the support portion is located on the outer peripheral side of the sphere. The gaming machine described.

  According to the means 10, the same operation effect as the means 5 is basically obtained.

  Means 11. When the movable member is in the second posture in the first state, the distance between the guide portion and the support portion in a substantially horizontal direction is configured to be greater than or equal to the radius of the game ball. 11. The gaming machine according to the feature 9 or 10 characterized.

  According to the means 11, basically the same effect as the means 6 is obtained. In addition, in order to make the guide part of the movable member in the first posture in the first state closest to the magnetized game ball located directly above the movable member, the movable member in the first posture is substantially horizontal. The inclination angle with respect to the direction is desirably 45 degrees or less.

  Means 12. When the movable member is in the second posture in the first state, the distance between the guide portion and the support portion in the substantially vertical direction is the guide portion and the support portion in the substantially horizontal direction. The gaming machine according to any one of means 9 to 11, wherein the gaming machine is configured to have a distance greater than

  According to the means 12, the same operation effect as the means 7 is basically obtained.

  Means 13. When the movable member is in the second posture in the first state, a distance between the guide portion and the support portion in a substantially vertical direction is configured to be equal to or less than a diameter of the game ball. A gaming machine according to any one of means 9 to 12.

  According to the means 13, the same operational effects as those of the means 8 are basically obtained. "The distance between the guide portion and the support portion in the substantially horizontal direction when the movable member is in the second posture in the first state is configured to be equal to or less than the diameter of the game ball. It is good also as. When the said structure is employ | adopted, the enlargement of a passage control means can be prevented more reliably. In addition, by adopting such a configuration, in order to more reliably place the guide portion in the closest position to the magnetized game ball, the game ball is attracted to the magnet and moved while sliding on the back surface of the transparent member. On the other hand, in the case where the guide portion is configured to be able to come into contact, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the support portion comes into contact with the transparent member.

Means 14. In the movable member, at least a tip portion in a projecting direction to the predetermined portion is made of a magnetic material,
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 13, wherein the guiding portion is formed at a tip portion in the protruding direction made of a magnetic material.

  According to the means 14, for example, compared to the case where the tip of the movable member is made of a non-magnetic material, the movable member is at an earlier stage (with the movable member and the magnetized game ball approaching the movable member). It can begin to protrude at a greater distance from the magnetized game ball. For this reason, before the game ball guided and moved by the magnet passes through the predetermined part (in front of the movable member), the movable member can be more reliably brought into the first state. In addition, since the guiding portion is formed in a portion made of a magnetic material, the guiding portion is attracted to the magnetized game ball so that the guiding portion can be closest to the magnetized game ball. The movable member can be smoothly projected.

  Means 15. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 14, wherein the movable member is integrally formed of a magnetic material.

  According to the means 15, compared with the case where a movable member is comprised from several parts, improvement of workability | operativity etc. can be aimed at. The passage restricting means is composed of a main body portion attached and fixed to the game board and a movable member provided to be displaceable with respect to the main body portion, and the main body portion is integrally formed (by resin or metal). It is good also as that. In this case, an increase in the number of parts can be suppressed, and the manufacturing workability can be improved.

  The basic configuration of various gaming machines to which the above means are applied is shown below.

  A. The game machine is a ball game machine. As a more detailed mode example, “an operation means (game ball launching handle) operated by a player, a launching means (shot motor, etc.) for playing and launching a game ball based on an operation of the operation means, A ball ball game machine including a game area where a game ball is guided and each ball entry means (general prize opening, variable prize winning device, operation opening, etc.) arranged in the game area.

  B. The gaming machine is a bullet ball gaming machine having a gaming area extending in a substantially vertical direction. As a more detailed mode example, “an operation means (game ball launching handle) operated by a player, a launching means (shot motor, etc.) for playing and launching a game ball based on an operation of the operation means, The game balls are guided and extended along a substantially vertical direction (for example, the game area is constituted by a game board surface), and each ball entry means (general winning mouth, And a ball game machine configured to be able to visually recognize the behavior of a game ball flowing down the game area.

  C. The gaming machine is a pachinko machine or a gaming machine equivalent to a pachinko machine.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 11 ... Outer frame, 12 ... Inner frame, 14 ... Front frame set, 15 ... Lower plate, 19 ... Upper plate, 30 ... Game board, 33 ... First opportunity corresponding unit 137 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS ... Glass unit as transparent member, 261 ... Main control device, 311 ... Dispensing control device, 401 ... Pass restriction agent as passage restriction means, 402 ... Main body, 403 ... Restriction protrusion as movable member, 405 ... Base ,..., 406... Accommodating portion, 416... Guide hole, 452... Guide protrusion, 461 .. stepped portion, 462 .. vertical side portion, 463. The second horn part.

Claims (2)

A game board that extends along a substantially vertical direction, and a transparent member in front of the game board extending substantially parallel front and the game board, between the transparent member and the game board, predetermined firing device A gaming machine having a gaming area where a game ball launched by is guided,
First shaped on purpose to regulate the passage of the game ball in a predetermined portion of the gaming area, and a second shaped on purpose displaceable movable member to permit passage of the game ball in the predetermined portion,
A passage restriction means comprising: a housing portion that houses the movable member in the second state ;
A route limiting means for limiting a moving direction of the game ball in the predetermined portion to a substantially vertical direction ;
In the second state, the movable member has a posture that is inclined upward in the forward direction, and in the first state, the movable member is displaced between a first posture that is inclined upward in the forward direction and a second posture that is inclined forward in the downward direction. Configured and possible
One of the side surface of the movable member or the side wall portion of the housing portion is provided with guide means extending in the front-rear direction, and the other is provided with a shaft portion inserted through the guide means,
At least the center of gravity of the movable member in the first state is located in front of the shaft portion,
Said movable member is at least partially made of a magnetic material, when a game ball that is magnetized attracted to a magnet which is closer to the front surface of the transparent member is closer to said predetermined portion, said movable member in said second state but said attracted to magnetized game ball slides displaced obliquely upward toward the front, protrude into said predetermined portion, said first position next to the first state,
The movable member in the first state in the first state is pushed downward by a game ball attracted to the magnet and magnetized, or the magnet that magnetized the game ball is moved away from the gaming machine. When this is done, the gaming machine is in the second state in the first state . When the movable member is attracted to the magnetized game ball that is close to the top and is displaced from the second state to the first posture of the first state, the movable member is first with respect to the magnetized game ball. A guide part that is a part that abuts on or the closest part, and a support part that is positioned forward and below the guide part,
The support portion of the movable member in the second posture in the first state has a lowermost point and a lowermost point among the lower surfaces of the magnetized game balls that are approached while being in sliding contact with the rear surface of the transparent member. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is configured to be able to abut against at least a part of a front side portion .

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