JP5972949B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine including a launching device that launches a game medium toward a game area formed on a game board, and a guide passage that guides the game medium to the launching device.

  As this type of gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball is won in a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of game balls are prized. There are some (award balls) that are paid out to the player. Furthermore, as a display result of the variable display of the special symbol (identification information) started in the variable display unit based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening, a predetermined specific display mode (specific display result) is provided. There is a gaming machine that shifts to a big hit gaming state (specific gaming state) when it is derived and displayed. When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening (one of the winning areas) is opened a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times), and the game state shifts to a specific gaming state where it is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening is referred to as a round.

  In such a pachinko gaming machine, for example, by attaching a fishing line or the like to the game ball, loading the ball with the thread into the ball feeding unit, launching it into the game area by a launching device, and feeding and pulling back the thread at hand Start by repeatedly placing a ball with a thread into the start prize opening, etc., or placing the ball with a thread that has been struck on a place that can affect the flow-down direction of the game ball (for example, a warp entrance or a windmill). An illegal act such as illegally paying out a prize ball has become a problem by making it easier for the game ball to be guided to a winning opening or the like.

  In addition, in order to prevent a prize ball as a prize from being illegally paid out due to a fraudulent act, a detection for detecting a game ball flowing down in the aisle in a path for guiding a game ball won in the starting prize opening A plurality of means are arranged, and a prize abnormality is determined based on an output situation of detection signals output from each of the plurality of switches. Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-161098 A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, for example, if a ball with a thread is moved so as to pass through a plurality of detecting means provided in a passage, it is not determined that the prize is abnormal. There was a problem that could not be prevented.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent an illegal act by a game medium with a foreign object.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A launching device (striking ball motor set 706) for launching a game medium (game ball) toward a game area (game area 7) formed on the game board (game board 6), and guidance for guiding the game medium to the launching apparatus A gaming machine (pachinko game) including a passage (a ball passage portion 203a including a standby ball guide passage 1122, a launch ball guide hole 1031, a standby passage surface 206, a first outflow passage surface 207a, and a second outflow passage surface 207b). Machine 1),
The guide passage is
It has music parts (first music part 230, second music part 231 and third music part 232) that bend the guiding direction of the game medium,
A linear foreign object (for example, a thread T) extending into the guide passage from the game medium that has entered the game area is cut inside the music parts (the first music part 230 and the third music part 232) . Provided with a cutting portion (first cutting portion 250, second cutting portion 260) composed of one inclined side and a second inclined side ;
At both ends of the cutting part, a deviation regulating part for regulating deviation of the foreign substance from the cutting part is provided,
The cutting part is characterized in that a game medium passing through the guide passage is provided in an inaccessible manner.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent misconduct foreign matter with the game media.

A gaming machine according to claim 2 of the present invention is
A launching device (striking ball motor set 706) for launching a game medium (game ball) toward a game area (game area 7) formed on the game board (game board 6), and guidance for guiding the game medium to the launching apparatus A gaming machine (pachinko game) including a passage (a ball passage portion 203a including a standby ball guide passage 1122, a launch ball guide hole 1031, a standby passage surface 206, a first outflow passage surface 207a, and a second outflow passage surface 207b). Machine 1),
The guide passage is
It has music parts (first music part 230, second music part 231 and third music part 232) that bend the guiding direction of the game medium,
Movement of foreign matter of linear foreign matter (for example, thread T) extending from the game medium that has entered the game area to the inside of the guide path inside the curved portions (first curved portion 230 and third curved portion 232) A movement restricting portion (a first cutting portion 250, a second cutting portion) formed of a first inclined side and a second inclined side that regulate the movement and a cut groove cut between the first inclined side and the second inclined side. 260),
At both ends of the movement restricting portion, a deviation restricting portion for restricting deviation of the foreign matter from the movement restricting portion is provided,
The movement restricting unit is characterized in that a game medium passing through the guide passage is provided in an inaccessible manner.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent misconduct foreign matter with the game media.

In the first and second aspects, the curved portion includes a curved portion that bends the guiding direction of the game medium into a substantially curved shape in a plan view, a bent portion (folded portion) that bends, and the like.
In addition, in Claim 1, 2, the said linear foreign material contains a thread | yarn, a piano wire, a string, etc., and a raw material will not be limited if it is linear.

The gaming machine according to means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The cutting part (first cutting part 250, second cutting part 260) or the movement restricting part (first cutting part 250, second cutting part 260) intersects the guiding direction of the game medium (game ball). It consists of cutting blades (cutting blade portions 251, 261) extending in the direction (vertical direction),
Deviation regulating portions (deviation regulating surfaces 246a, 246b, 266a, 266b) are provided at both ends (upper and lower ends) in the longitudinal direction of the cutting blade to regulate deviation of the foreign matter from the longitudinal ends of the cutting blade. (See FIG. 19 (c) and FIG. 21 (b))
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the foreign matter stretched over the cutting blade from being detached from both ends in the longitudinal direction of the cutting blade.

The gaming machine according to means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, 2 or means 1,
The cutting part (first cutting part 250, second cutting part 260) or the movement restricting part (first cutting part 250, second cutting part 260)
Cutting blades (cutting blade portions 251 and 261) extending in a direction (vertical direction) intersecting the guidance direction of the game medium (game ball),
It is characterized by comprising cutting grooves (cut grooves 252 and 262) formed by cutting in a direction (left and right direction) intersecting the cutting blade from a predetermined position in the longitudinal direction of the cutting blade.
According to this feature, even if the foreign matter is not cut or moved by the cutting blade, the foreign matter is cut or moved by entering the cutting groove, and therefore it becomes easy to cut or move the foreign matter.

The gaming machine according to means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 and 2, or means 1 and 2,
The guiding passage (the waiting ball guiding passage 1122, the firing ball guiding hole 1031, the ball passage portion 203a including the waiting passage surface 206, the first outflow passage surface 207a, and the second outflow passage surface 207b),
The game medium in the guide path is supplied (sent) to the launching device by power (swinging force) applied in a predetermined direction (vertical direction) in conjunction with the launching operation of the launching device (hitting ball motor set 706). A movable supply unit (swing member 202, ball delivery surface 202a) that switches between a supply mode (ball delivery position) that performs and a non-supply mode (standby position) that does not supply,
A supply guide passage (standby ball guide passage 1122, launch ball guide hole 1031 and standby passage surface 206) formed from the movable supply portion to the launching device side and the movable supply portion are formed on the opposite side to the launching device. Including a standby guide passage (first outflow passage surface 207a, second outflow passage surface 207b),
The cutting part (first cutting part 250, second cutting part 260) or the movement restricting part (first cutting part 250, second cutting part 260)
A first cutting portion (first cutting portion 250) or a first movement restricting portion (first cutting portion 250) provided inside the curved portion formed in the supply guide passage;
A second cutting portion (second cutting portion 260) or a second movement restricting portion (second cutting portion 260) provided inside the curved portion formed in the standby guide passage.
According to this feature, since the cutting part or the movement restricting part is provided at a plurality of locations in the guide passage, it becomes easy to cut or move the foreign object. Further, in the supply guide passage, not only foreign objects are easily cut by the first cutting unit or moved by the first movement restricting unit due to the momentum at which the game medium is launched by the launching device, but the game ball stands by in the standby guide passage. By doing so, there is less exposure of foreign matter compared to the supply guide path on the launching device side, which makes it easier for the foreign matter to be pressed against the second movement restricting portion and easily cut or restricted. A foreign object can be cut or restricted in movement at different locations.

The gaming machine according to means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, 2 or means 1-3,
A game medium (game ball) in the guide passage (the standby ball guide passage 1122, the launch ball guide hole 1031, the ball passage portion 203a including the standby passage surface 206, the first outflow passage surface 207a, and the second outflow passage surface 207b). A game medium supply device (rectifier 200) for supplying to the launching device (hitting ball motor set 706),
The game medium supply device includes:
A main body part (main body part 201) which is detachably attached to a predetermined attachment part (attachment part 270 of the upper plate main body 1002) and in which a part of the guide passage (sphere passage part 203a) is formed;
The game medium in the guide passage is supplied (sent out) to the launching device by power (swinging force) provided in the main body and applied in a predetermined direction (vertical direction) in conjunction with the launching operation of the launching device. A movable supply portion (swing member 202, ball delivery surface 202a) that switches between a supply mode (ball delivery position) to be performed and a non-supply mode (standby position) that is not supplied,
The attachment portion is formed with a restriction portion (deviation restriction rib 274, fitting portion 213, lower surface 271a of the frame plate 271) for restricting movement of the main body portion in the predetermined direction when the main body portion is attached. It is characterized by being.
According to this feature, the movable supply unit is switched from the non-supply mode to the supply mode by the power applied in conjunction with the launch operation of the launch device, so that the game medium in the guide passage is supplied to the launch device. In addition, the main body can be attached to and detached from the mounting portion, so that maintenance and replacement work can be easily performed by removing it from the mounting portion. Since the movement in the direction is restricted, rattling of the main body portion when the movable supply portion is moved by the power applied in conjunction with the launching operation of the launching device is suppressed, so that the main body portion is in the guide passage. Not only can the game medium be stably supplied to the launching device, but also the foreign matter cutting or movement restriction function is prevented from being reduced due to rattling of the main body.

A gaming machine according to means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 and 2 or means 1 to 4,
A launch guide passage (launch passage 720) for guiding a game medium (game ball) launched by the launch device (hitting ball motor set 706) to an upper portion of the game area (game area 7), the launch guide path, and the game A return prevention device (return ball prevention device 500) that is provided in a communication unit (contact unit 410) that communicates with the area and prevents the game medium that has entered the game area from returning to the firing guide passage. ,
The return preventing device is provided with the cutting part (first cutting part 250, second cutting part 260) or the movement restricting part (first cutting part 250, second cutting part 260) (see FIGS. 27 and 29).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the anti-return device is provided with a cutting part or a movement restricting part, and as a fraudulent act, the one end is attached with the thread while holding the other end of the linear foreign object attached to the game medium. Even when a game medium is launched by a launching device and illegally enters the game area from the launch guide passage through the connecting portion, not only the tension of the foreign object is caused by the weight of the game medium but also the foreign object is repeatedly pulled back. However, since it becomes easy to be cut by the cutting part or to be restricted by the movement restricting part, it is possible to prevent an illegal act by a game medium with a foreign object.

It is a front view showing a pachinko machine to which the present invention is applied. It is a rear view which shows the pachinko machine of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board | substrate. It is a perspective view which shows a lower door frame. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of a lower door frame. It is a perspective view which shows the main body unit of a lower door frame. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of a main body unit. (A)-(c) is a perspective view which shows a rectifier. (A) is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows the time when a movable supply part exists in a stand-by position, and (b) is when it exists in a ball delivery position. (A) is AA sectional drawing of Fig.9 (a), (b) is BB sectional drawing. It is a perspective view which shows the attachment state of a rectifier. It is sectional drawing which shows the state at the time of pivotally supporting a rectifier. It is a rear view which shows the state by which the rectifier was attached to the attaching part. (A) is a schematic front view which shows the guidance path | route to the launching device of a game ball, (b) is a schematic horizontal sectional view. It is sectional drawing which shows when a movable supply part exists in a standby position. It is sectional drawing which shows when a movable supply part exists in the middle of a standby position and a ball delivery position. It is sectional drawing which shows when a movable supply part exists in a ball | bowl delivery position. It is the schematic for demonstrating the effect | action at the time of sending out a game ball. (A) is a rectifier and a metal plate, (b) is a perspective view showing a metal plate, and (c) is an enlarged rear view showing an outflow port. It is CC sectional drawing of FIG. (A) is a perspective view which shows the principal part of a lower door frame, (b) is a front view which shows a firing ball guide hole. It is DD sectional drawing of FIG.21 (b). It is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of the guide passage in the lower door frame. It is the schematic which shows the insertion state of a thread | yarn. It is a figure which shows the ball | bowl with a thread | yarn in a game area | region. It is the schematic which shows the condition of the thread | yarn of a ball | bowl with a thread | yarn. It is a figure which shows the example which provided the cutting part in the return ball | bowl prevention apparatus. It is a figure which shows the cutting | disconnection condition at the time of providing a cutting part in a return ball | bowl prevention apparatus.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. FIG. 2 is a rear view showing the pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration on the main board. In addition, in the following description, it demonstrates on the basis of the up-down-left-right direction at the time of seeing the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the front. The front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment is a facing surface that faces the player when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is mainly configured by an outer frame 100 formed in a vertically long rectangular frame shape and a front frame 101 attached to the outer frame 100 so as to be openable and closable. ing. A glass door frame 102 and a lower door frame 103 are provided on the front surface of the front frame 101 so as to be openable and closable around the left side.

  A hitting ball supply tray (also referred to as an upper plate) 3 is provided on the lower surface of the lower door frame 103. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball. Below the upper plate 3, an operation lever 600, which will be described later, is pivotably supported. A push button 516 is provided above the upper plate 3 so that the player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by pressing the button. It has been. The push button 516 should just be comprised so that predetermined instruction | indication operation by the pressing operation from a player etc. can be detected mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A button switch 516a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the player's operation performed on the push button 516 may be provided inside the body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 516 is installed.

  A game board 6 is detachably attached to the front frame 101 on the back surface of the glass door frame 102. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. A game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there is provided an effect display device (decorative symbol display device) 9 including a plurality of variable display portions each variably displaying an effect decorative symbol (effect symbol). The effect display device 9 includes, for example, three variable display portions (symbol display areas) of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The effect display device 9 variably displays the effect symbol as a decoration (effect) symbol during the variable display period of the special symbol by the first special symbol indicator 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b. The effect display device 9 that performs variable display of effect symbols is controlled by the effect control microcomputer 120 mounted on the effect control board 80.

  A first special symbol display (first variable display means) 8a for variably displaying a first special symbol as first identification information is provided at a lower right position on the game board 6. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. A second special symbol display (second variable display means) 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as the second identification information is provided above the first special symbol display 8a. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  In this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both 0 to 9), but the types may be different. The first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b each variably display a number (or a two-digit symbol) from 0 to 99 using, for example, two 7-segment LEDs. It may be configured.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator.

  The variable display of the first special symbol is a variable display start condition (for example, after a game ball has won the first start winning opening 13), for example, after the first start condition, which is a variable display execution condition, is established (for example, When the number of reserved memories is not 0, the variable display of the first special symbol is not executed, and the variable display is started based on the fact that the big hit game is not executed) When time (fluctuation time) elapses, a display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. In addition, the variable display of the second special symbol is a variable display start condition (for example, when the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14) after the second start condition, which is a variable display execution condition, is established (for example, For example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, the variable display of the second special symbol is not executed, and the big hit game is not executed) is started, When the variable display time (variation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b. Display design (also referred to as a decorative design) as a design. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Synchronous means that the start time and end time of variable display are substantially the same (may be exactly the same) and the variable display period is substantially the same (may be exactly the same). Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the jackpot The combination of is stopped and displayed.

  A winning device having a first start winning port 13 is provided below the effect display device 9. A game ball that has won the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by a first start opening switch 13a (for example, a proximity switch) and a first winning confirmation switch 13b (for example, a photo sensor). The

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided below the winning device having the first starting winning port (first starting port) 13. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6, and the second start opening switch 14a (for example, proximity switch) and the second winning confirmation switch 14b (for example, for example) It is detected by a photo sensor. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second starting winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than the first starting winning opening 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured so that it is difficult to win, but it is possible to win (that is, the game ball is difficult to win).

  The occurrence of an abnormal winning is determined based on the detection results of the first start opening switch 13a and the first winning confirmation switch 13b and the detection results of the second starting opening switch 14a and the second winning confirmation switch 14b. A security signal is externally output based on the detection of the occurrence of.

  Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is very likely to win the second start winning port 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly under the effect display device 9, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first start winning opening 13 is further reduced, or the first start winning opening is set. The winning percentage of the second starting prize opening 14 is such that the nails are densely arranged around 13 or the nail arrangement around the first starting prize opening 13 is difficult to guide the game ball to the first starting prize opening 13. This may be made higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 13.

  In the upper part of the second special symbol display 8b, the number of valid winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start prize memory) is displayed. A first special symbol hold memory display section and the first special symbol hold memory display section are provided separately, and a second special special display that displays the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. For example, a special symbol storage memory display unit 18 including a 7-segment LED provided with a symbol storage memory display unit is provided. The first special symbol reserved memory display unit displays up to four first reserved memory numbers in the order of winning, and increases the number of indicators that are turned on by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, every time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one. The second special symbol reserved memory display unit displays up to four second reserved memory numbers in the order of winning, and increases the number of indicators that are turned on by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one. In this example, the upper limit number (up to 4) is provided for the start memory number by winning to the first start winning port 13 and the start memory number by winning to the second start winning port 14. May be four or more.

  Further, on the display screen of the effect display device 9, a first reserved memory display unit (see FIG. 1) for displaying the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display unit (FIG. 1) for displaying the second reserved memory number. For example). In addition, you may make it provide the area | region (sum total pending | holding memory display part) which displays the total number (sum total pending memory count) which is the sum total of the 1st pending memory count and the 2nd pending memory count. As described above, if the summation pending storage display section for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that are not satisfied with the variable display start condition.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, there is provided a variable winning ball device 15 that opens and closes only the second starting winning opening 14, but the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 13 are provided. Any of the winning openings 14 may be provided with a variable winning ball apparatus that opens and closes.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes a big prize opening door, and when a specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and on the second special symbol display 8b, a specific display result (big hit) In the specific game state (big win game state) that occurs when the symbol is derived and displayed, the solenoid 21 controls the open door of the big winning opening, so that the big winning opening that becomes the winning area is opened. A game ball that has won a big winning opening is detected by a count switch 23 (for example, a proximity switch) and a third winning confirmation switch 23a (for example, a photo sensor).

  Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Thus, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, for example, other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 are played. More prize balls are paid out than when the ball passes (enters). Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 20 is in the open state in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, the first state advantageous to the player is obtained. On the other hand, if the special prize winning device 20 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 20, the game ball cannot be passed through (entered) into the special prize opening to obtain a prize ball, which is disadvantageous for the player. It becomes a state.

  The normal symbol display 10 is provided on the right side of the first special symbol display 8a. The normal symbol display 10 is composed of, for example, two lamps. When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized when the lamp is turned on). When the lamp on the lower side of the normal symbol display 10 is turned on and it is a win, the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the lower lamp is turned on (a state in which a game ball can win a prize at the second start winning opening 14). ). An upper part of the special symbol storage memory display 18 is provided with a normal symbol storage memory display 41 having four display portions (for example, four segments among seven segment LEDs) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32. It has been. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of display units to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of display units that are lit is reduced by one.

  In addition, the normal symbol holding memory display 41 composed of 7-segment LEDs has four display units (segments) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 and, for example, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened at the time of a big hit. There are two display units (segments) that indicate (the number of big hits) and two display units (segments) that indicate the gaming state, but these display units are separate from the normal symbol hold storage display unit. You may comprise. Further, the normal symbol display 10 may be configured by a segment LED or the like that can variably display a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “◯” and “x”) called normal symbols.

  In the vicinity of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, winning holes 29a to 29d of the normal winning apparatus are provided, and the game balls that have won the winning holes 29a to 29d are detected by the winning hole switch 30. Each of the winning holes 29a to 29d constitutes a winning area provided in the game board 6 as an area for accepting game balls and allowing winning. The first start winning opening 13, the second starting winning opening 14, and the big winning opening also constitute a winning area that accepts game balls and allows winning.

  In the first start winning opening 13, there are provided two switches (a first start opening switch 13a and a first winning confirmation switch 13b) capable of detecting a game ball won in the start winning opening. In this embodiment, a first start opening switch 13a and a first winning confirmation switch 13b are arranged up and down in the first start winning opening 13 (in this example, the first start opening switch 13a is arranged on the upper side. The first winning confirmation switch 13b is arranged on the lower side). Therefore, in this embodiment, the game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6, first detected by the first start opening switch 13a, and then detected by the first winning confirmation switch 13b. Is done.

  Further, in the second start winning opening 14, there are provided two switches (a second start opening switch 14a and a second winning confirmation switch 14b) capable of detecting a game ball won in the start winning opening. In this embodiment, the second start opening switch 14a and the second winning confirmation switch 14b are arranged vertically in the second start winning opening 14 (in this example, the second start opening switch 14a is arranged on the upper side. The second winning confirmation switch 14b is arranged on the lower side). Therefore, in this embodiment, the game ball won in the second start winning opening 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6, first detected by the second start opening switch 14a, and then detected by the second winning confirmation switch 14b. Is done.

  Further, two switches (a count switch 23 and a third winning confirmation switch 23a) capable of detecting a game ball won in the special winning opening are provided in the special winning opening. In this embodiment, the count switch 23 and the third winning confirmation switch 23a are arranged in the big winning opening (in this example, the counting switch 23 is arranged on the upper side and the third winning confirmation switch 23a is on the lower side. Is placed). Therefore, in this embodiment, the game ball won in the special winning opening is guided to the back of the game board 6 and is first detected by the count switch 23 and then detected by the third winning confirmation switch 23a.

  Also, different detection system switches are used as the first start opening switch 13a and the first winning confirmation switch 13b, the second starting opening switch 14a and the second winning confirmation switch 14b, the count switch 23 and the third winning confirmation switch 23a. It is done. In this embodiment, proximity switches are used as the first start opening switch 13a, the second start opening switch 14a, and the count switch 23, and the first winning confirmation switch 13b, the second winning confirmation switch 14b, and the third winning confirmation switch 23a are photo. A sensor is used.

  Further, based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 13a, the first special symbol variation display is started and the prize ball payout is executed. Further, based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the second start port switch 14a, the display of the variation of the second special symbol is started and the prize ball payout is executed. Also, based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the count switch 23, a prize ball payout is executed. In addition to the detection result of the first start port switch 13a, whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred is determined based on the detection result of the first winning confirmation switch 13b, and a security signal is generated based on the detection of the abnormal winning. Output externally. The presence or absence of an abnormal winning is determined based on the detection result of the second winning confirmation switch 14b in addition to the detection result of the second start port switch 14a, and the security signal is generated based on the detection of the abnormal winning. Output externally. In addition to the detection result of the count switch 23, whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred is determined based on the detection result of the third winning confirmation switch 23a, and a security signal is externally output based on the detection of the abnormal winning. The Accordingly, the first winning confirmation switch 13b, the second winning confirmation switch 14b, and the third winning confirmation switch 23a are used only for determination of abnormal winning.

  As described above, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are configured using proximity switches, and the first to third winning check switches 13b, 14b, and 23a use photosensors. However, the detection methods of the first start opening switch 13a and the first winning confirmation switch 13b, the second starting opening switch 14a and the second winning confirmation switch 14b, the count switch 23 and the third winning confirmation switch 23a are shown in this embodiment. For example, if the detection method is different between the first and second start port switches 14a and 15a and the count switch 23 and the first to third winning confirmation switches 13b, 14b and 23a, the first and second start switches Photo sensors are used as the start port switches 14a and 15a and the count switch 23, and the first to third prize confirmation switches 13b and 14 , It may be used proximity switch as 23a. In this case, based on the detection results of the first and second start port switches 14a and 15a and the count switch 23, which are photosensors, special symbol variation display and prize ball payout processing are executed, and the first to third winning prizes which are proximity switches. The detection results of the confirmation switches 13b, 14b, and 23a are used only for determination of abnormal winning of the first starting winning port 13, the second starting winning port 14, and the big winning port. For example, instead of a proximity switch or an optical photosensor that is an electromagnetic switch, the first and second start-up switches 14a and 15a and the count switch 23 or the first to third winning confirmation switches 13b, 14b, and 23a are used. Alternatively, a mechanical switch (such as a micro switch) may be used.

  In this embodiment, the first and second start-up switches 14a and 15a and the count switch 23, which are used as triggers for the special symbol change display and the prize ball payout process, are used for determining the abnormal winning. Although the winning confirmation switches 13b, 14b, and 23a are provided on the upstream side, the winning confirmation switches 13b, 14b, and 23a may be provided on the downstream side of the switch used for the determination of the abnormal winning.

  Then, the game control microcomputer 156 uses the first start port switch based on the detection signal input from the first start port switch 13a (proximity switch) and the detection signal input from the first winning confirmation switch 13b (photo sensor). When it is determined that the difference between the number of game balls detected at 13a and the number of game balls detected by the first winning confirmation switch 13b exceeds a predetermined threshold (in this example, 15 or more) As an error, it is determined that an abnormal winning to the first start winning opening 13 has occurred. The game detected by the second start port switch 14a based on the detection signal input from the second start port switch 14a (proximity switch) and the detection signal input from the second winning confirmation switch 14b (photo sensor). If it is determined that the difference between the number of balls and the number of game balls detected by the second winning confirmation switch 14b exceeds a predetermined threshold (in this example, 15 or more), a second error is generated as a predetermined error. It is determined that an abnormal winning to the winning opening 14 has occurred. In addition, based on the detection signal input from the count switch 23 (proximity switch) and the detection signal input from the third winning confirmation switch 23a (photo sensor), the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23 and the third winning prize are determined. If it is determined that the difference from the number of game balls detected by the confirmation switch 23a exceeds a predetermined threshold (in this example, 5 or more), an abnormal winning at the big winning opening occurs as a predetermined error. It is determined that

  In this way, the first start opening switch 13a and the first winning confirmation switch 13b, the second starting opening switch 14a and the second winning confirmation switch 14b, the count switch 23 and the third winning confirmation switch 23a are of different detection methods. Since the sensor (in this example, a proximity switch and a photo sensor) is used, the actual number of winnings to the first starting winning port 13, the second starting winning port 14, and the big winning port using, for example, electromagnetic waves is actually increased. When an illegal act that causes recognition to be greater than the number of winnings is made, there is a difference between the number of game balls detected by the proximity switch and the number of game balls detected by the photo switch, thereby controlling the game. Since the microcomputer 156 determines that an abnormal winning has occurred when the number of difference balls exceeds a predetermined threshold, it is possible to take a certain measure against illegal acts.

  The game area 7 is provided with decorative members 25L and 25R having a plurality of decorative LEDs 25a that emit light in accordance with the gaming state, and an outlet 26 for collecting the game balls that have not won a prize is provided at the bottom.

  Four speakers 27 that emit sound effects are provided on the left, right, top, and bottom of the outside of the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a top lamp module 530 in which various LEDs such as a rotating body LED are incorporated, a left light emitting unit 28L in which a left frame LED 28b (see FIG. 3) is incorporated, and a right frame LED 28c (see FIG. 3). ) Is built in. Further, a decoration LED is installed around each structure (such as a big prize opening) in the game area 7. The LED for the rotating body, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the decoration LED are examples of the decoration light emitter provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Although not shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a prize ball LED 51 that is lit during the prize ball payout is provided in the vicinity of the left frame LED 28 b, and the supply ball is cut in the vicinity of the top lamp module 530. A ball-out LED 52 that is lit is provided. The prize ball LED 51 and the ball break LED 52 are controlled to be turned on by the effect control microcomputer 120 mounted on the effect control board when the prize ball is being paid out or when a ball break is detected. Further, although not shown in particular, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter referred to as “card unit”) 50 that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1. .

  A game ball launched from the ball striking device by the player's operation enters the game area 7 through the hit ball rail, and then descends the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, 1), the first special symbol display 8a starts variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts variable display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Is done. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning opening 14 and is detected by the second start opening switch 14a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the special symbol variable display ends, 2), the second special symbol display 8b starts variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts variable display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Is done. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 14. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are stopped when a certain time has elapsed. If the special symbol at the time of stop (stop symbol) is a big hit symbol (specific display result), it will be “big hit”, and the special symbol at the time of stop (stop symbol) will be different from the big hit symbol (predetermined display result) Is “small hit”, and if the special symbol at the time of stoppage (stop symbol) is stopped and displayed, a special symbol different from the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol is “lost”.

  After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as “round game”) is executed a predetermined number of times. Further, after the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the game is controlled to the small hit game state different from the big hit game state.

  In this embodiment, when the big special symbol corresponding to “probable big big hit A” or “normal big big hit C” is stopped and displayed in the special figure game, the first big big hit state (multi-round specific gaming state ( 15 round big hit state). In the big hit gaming state (15 round big hit state), the special prize winning ball apparatus 20 has a predetermined winning period of the first period (for example, 29.5 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, eight) of winning balls. The round that changes the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is executed by opening the grand prize opening in the period until the occurrence. In this way, the special prize opening door that has opened the special prize opening during the round is received by receiving the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 6, and then the special prize opening is closed, so that the special variable prize ball is closed. The device 20 is changed to the second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. In the 15 round big hit state, the number of executions of the round, which is the opening cycle of the big prize opening, becomes the first round number (for example, “15”). A game in the 15 round big hit state in which the number of round executions is “15” is also referred to as a 15-time open game. In such a 15 round big hit state, every time a game ball wins a big winning opening, 15 balls (prize balls) are obtained. The 15 round round big hit state is also referred to as a first specific gaming state.

  When the big hit symbol corresponding to “probability big hit B” is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the state shifts to the second big hit state (high speed two round big hit state) as the multi-round specific gaming state. In the second big hit state, the special prize winning ball device 20 has a big winning opening door in a second period (for example, 0.5 seconds) shorter than the first period in the first big hit state or a predetermined number (for example, three) of winnings. The round that changes the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is performed by opening the grand prize opening in the period until the ball is generated. In this way, the special prize opening door that has opened the special prize opening during the round is received by receiving the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 6, and then the special prize opening is closed, so that the special variable prize ball is closed. The device 20 is changed to the second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. In the second big hit state, the number of executions of the round, which is the opening cycle of the big prize opening, becomes the second round number (for example, “2”).

  In such a second big hit state, 15 game balls (prize balls) can be obtained if a game ball wins the big winning opening, but the opening period of the big winning opening is the second period (0.5 seconds). It is very short. For this reason, the second big hit state is a big hit gaming state in which a ball (prize ball) cannot be obtained substantially. The second big hit state is also referred to as a second specific gaming state. In addition, the second big hit state is not the same as the first big hit state as in the present embodiment, but the number of rounds is not the same, the number of rounds is the same, and the opening period of the big prize opening is very short. (For example, for 0.1 second). That is, in the second big hit state, the period in which the big prize opening is changed to the open state in each round is a second period shorter than the first period in the first big hit state, and the number of round executions is the first big hit state. It may be at least one of the second number of rounds less than the first number of rounds.

  In addition, after the first big hit state is ended based on the fact that the big hit symbol corresponding to the “normal big hit C” which is a non-probable big hit is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, it is one of the special gaming states. The time-shortening control (time-shortening control) in which the special symbol variable display time (special-figure fluctuation time) in the special-figure game is shortened compared to the normal state is controlled to the short-time state. Here, the normal state is a normal gaming state as a gaming state different from a specific gaming state such as a big hit gaming state, a probability variation state, and a short-time state, and an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a system reset is performed). As in the case where the initialization process is performed after the power is turned on, the same control is performed. In the short-time state, when a special game (fluctuation display) is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and the variable display result is “big hit”, one of the conditions is satisfied first. You can end it. In this way, the big hit symbol corresponding to the non-probable big hit "normal big hit C" is stopped and displayed as a special symbol for the special symbol game based on the fact that it is stopped and displayed as the special symbol for the special symbol game. The jackpot symbol that is controlled to the short-time state after the first jackpot state based on the stop display as a special symbol is referred to as a non-probable variation jackpot symbol (also referred to as “normal jackpot symbol”). Further, the fact that the non-probable variable big hit symbol among the big hit symbols is stopped and displayed and the variable display result becomes “big hit” is called “non-probable big hit” (also referred to as “normal big hit”).

  A big hit symbol corresponding to “probable big hit B” is displayed after the first big hit state is ended based on the fact that the big hit symbol corresponding to “probable big hit A” is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special game. After the second big hit state is ended based on being stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the special figure variation time is reduced as compared with the normal state, for example, as one of the special game states different from the short time state. In addition to the time-shortening control, the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control (probability variation control) is continuously performed is controlled. In this probabilistic state, the variable display result of each special figure game and decorative design is improved so that the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” and further controlled to the big hit gaming state will be higher than in the normal state and the short-time state. To do. Such a probability change state continues until the next variable display result is a “big hit”, regardless of the number of executions of the special game.

  Like the jackpot symbol corresponding to such “probable bonus jackpot A”, the jackpot symbol that is controlled to be probabilistic after the first jackpot state based on being stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game is It is called a symbol. In addition, like the big hit symbol corresponding to “probable big hit B”, the big hit symbol controlled to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game is a sudden big hit. It is called a symbol. In addition, the probability variation big hit symbol out of the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed and the variable display result becomes “big hit” is called “probable big hit”. The fact that the sudden hit symbol is stopped and displayed and the variable display result is “big hit” is called “surprise big hit” (also referred to as “surprise big hit”). These jackpot symbols are arbitrary. For example, in order to prevent the player from recognizing the jackpot type, the jackpot symbol may not be a number but may be a predetermined symbol or the like. .

  After the special symbol corresponding to “small hit” is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the small hit game state is controlled. In this small hit gaming state, a variable winning action is performed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 to change to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player as in the case of the probable big hit B (second big hit state). Is called. That is, in the small hit gaming state, for example, the operation of setting the special variable winning ball device 20 to the first state (open state) for the second period is the second number {the number of executions equal to the second number of rounds (two times in this example). )} Repeatedly. In the small hit gaming state, as in the second big hit state, the period during which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is in the first state is the second period, and the number of executions of the operation in the first state is the second. Control may be performed so that at least one of the number of times is performed. After the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state is not changed, and the game state before the variable display result becomes “small hit” is continuously controlled. However, if the number of executions of the special figure game in the special gaming state has reached a predetermined number when the special figure game with the variable display result of “small hit” is executed, after the end of the small hit gaming state, The special gaming state may end and return to the normal state.

  In the probabilistic state and the short time state, the normal symbol display unit 10 controls the normal symbol in the normal symbol game so that the variation time of the normal symbol (ordinary symbol variation time) is shorter than that in the normal state. Control to improve the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable blade piece in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal figure”. The game ball can easily pass (enter) the second start winning opening 14, such as control for making the tilt control time to be performed longer than that in the normal state, and control for increasing the number of tilts compared to that in the normal state. Control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied. It should be noted that any one of these controls may be performed in the probability variation state or the short time state, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. As described above, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 14 in the probability changing state or the short time state is advantageous to the player, and is also referred to as high opening control. By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening 14 is in the expanded open state is increased as compared to when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 8b is easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. In addition, the time until the variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. Therefore, in the probability variation state and the short time state, it becomes easier to enter the big hit gaming state than in the normal state. The period during which the high opening control can be executed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to either the certain change state or the short-time state. . Further, it is also said that the gaming state is in the high base during the high opening control period. On the other hand, when it is not the high opening control period, it is said that the gaming state is in the low base. The short-time state in this embodiment is a gaming state also referred to as a low-probability high-base state, and the normal state is a gaming state also referred to as a low-probability low-base state, which is a probabilistic state that is not a high release control period. The latent probability changing state is a gaming state also called a high probability low base state.

  Further, in this embodiment, after the “probability variation hit B” in the normal state, the second probability variation control (latent probability variation state; high probability low base) in which only the probability variation control is performed and the time-shortening control or the high opening control is not performed. State). In addition, after the end of the second big hit state based on the fact that the “probable big hit” has occurred in the probability changing state, the state shifts to the first probability changing state (high accuracy high base state) in which the time-shortening control and the high opening control are performed together with the probability changing control. .

  As described above, the probability variation state includes not only the time variation control and the high release control are performed together with the probability variation control but also the probability variation control only and the time reduction control and the high release control are not performed (latency probability variation). It may be. In addition, for example, after the first big hit state based on the fact that the variable display result in the special figure game is “probable big hit”, the first positive change state (high-speed control and high-open control are performed together with the positive change control (high When the number of executions of the special figure game reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) without the special figure display result being “big hit”, the probability variation control is continued. However, the control may be performed in a second certain change state (also referred to as a highly accurate low base state) that is not performed after the time-shortening control or the high opening control is finished.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas provided in the effect display device 9, the special symbol game using the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a. Corresponding to the start of one of the special figure games using the second special figure on the display unit 8b, the variable display (variation display) of the decorative symbols is started. In the period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the end of variable display due to the stop display of the fixed decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas, The variable display state may be a predetermined reach state. Here, the reach state means a decorative symbol (“reach” which is not yet temporarily stopped when the decorative symbol temporarily stopped displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 forms a part of the jackpot combination. "Varying symbol") is a display state in which the variation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination is there. Specifically, a part of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas) constitutes a predetermined jackpot combination. In a remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, a “medium” decorative symbol display area, etc.) that has not yet been temporarily stopped when a decorative symbol (for example, a decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) is temporarily stopped. The display state in which the decorative symbols are fluctuating, or all or part of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas are synchronized while the decorative symbols constitute all or part of the jackpot combination. The display state is fluctuating.

  Next, the structure of the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the gaming machine as viewed from the back. As shown in FIG. 2, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a variable display control unit 49 including an effect control board 80 on which an effect control microcomputer 120 for controlling the effect display device 9 is mounted, a game control microcomputer Various boards such as a game control board (main board) 31 on which etc. are mounted, a voice control board 70 and a payout control board 37 on which a payout control microcomputer for performing ball payout control and the like are mounted. The game control board 31 is stored in the board storage case 180.

  Further, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, there are provided a power supply board 910 and a touch sensor board (not shown) on which power supply circuits for creating various power supply voltages such as DC30V, DC21V, DC12V and DC5V are mounted. The power supply board 910 is supplied with the game control board 31 and each electrical component control board (the effect control board 80 and the payout control board 37) in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and each electrical component (power is supplied) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A power switch as a power supply permission means for executing or shutting off power supply to a component that operates by the operation), and a clear switch for clearing the RAM 55 of the game control microcomputer 156 of the game control board 31 are provided. ing. Further, a replaceable fuse is provided inside the power switch (inside the substrate).

  In this embodiment, the main board 31 is provided on the game board side, and the payout control board 37 is provided on the game frame side. Even in such a configuration, as will be described later, the communication between the main board 31 and the payout control board 37 is performed by serial communication, thereby facilitating the routing of the wiring when replacing the game board. .

  Each control board is equipped with control means including a control microcomputer. The control means is an electrical component (game device: ball payout device 97, effect display device 9, light emission from a lamp, LED, etc.) provided in the gaming machine according to a command signal (control signal) as a command from the game control means or the like. Body, speaker 27, etc.). Hereinafter, the main board 31 may be included in the control board for explanation. In that case, the control means mounted on the control board refers to each of the game control means and the means for controlling the electrical components provided in the gaming machine in accordance with a command signal from the game control means or the like. A substrate on which a microcomputer other than the main substrate 31 is mounted may be referred to as a sub-substrate. The ball payout device 97 is a device for paying out a game ball guided by a passage for guiding the game ball and a sprocket driven by a stepping motor or the like to an upper plate or a lower plate. A payout number counting switch for counting prize balls and rental balls is also configured as part of the unit. In this embodiment, the payout detection means is realized by a payout number count switch, and has a function of detecting that a winning ball or a lending ball is actually paid out from the ball payout device 97. In this case, the payout number count switch outputs a detection signal every time one payout of prize balls or rental balls is detected.

  On the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a terminal board 160 having terminals for outputting various information to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed. The terminal board 160 includes, for example, information output signals such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state (start signal, symbol determination frequency 1 signal, jackpot 1 signal, jackpot 2 signal, jackpot 3 signal, time reduction signal, security An information output terminal for externally outputting signals, prize ball signals 1, gaming machine error status signals) is provided. Note that the gaming machine error status signal does not necessarily have to be output to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and a door indicating that the gaming frame is open from the information output terminal instead of the gaming machine error status signal. An open signal or the like may be output.

  The game balls stored in the storage tank 38 pass through the guide rails, reach the ball payout device 97 covered with the payout case 40A through the curve rod. Above the ball payout device 97, a ball break detection switch 167 is provided as a game medium break detection means. When the ball break detection switch 167 detects a ball break, the payout operation of the ball payout device 97 is stopped. When the ball break detection switch 167 detects a shortage of game balls, the game balls are replenished to the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the replenishment mechanism provided on the gaming machine installation island.

  When a large number of game balls as prizes based on winning a prize or a game ball based on a ball lending request are paid out and the hitting ball supply tray 3 is full, the game balls are guided to the surplus ball receiving tray 4 through the surplus ball guiding path. Further, when the game ball is paid out, a sensing lever (not shown) presses a full tank switch (not shown) as the storage state detection means, and the full tank switch as the storage state detection means is turned on. In this state, the rotation of the payout motor in the ball payout device is stopped, the operation of the ball payout device is stopped, and the driving of the ball hitting device is also stopped.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 3 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer 156 (corresponding to game control means) for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 156 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 156. That is, the game control microcomputer 156 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to include at least the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or internal. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 156 further includes a random number circuit 53 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  In the game control microcomputer 156, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with a program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 156 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  The game control microcomputer 156 includes a random number circuit 53. The random number circuit 53 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination for determining whether or not to win a jackpot based on a display result of variable symbol special display. The random number circuit 53 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  The random number circuit 53 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination for determining whether or not to win a jackpot based on a display result of variable symbol special display. The random number circuit 53 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  The random number circuit 53 has a numeric data update range selection / setting function (initial value selection / setting function and upper limit selection / setting function), numeric data update rule selection / setting function, and numeric data update rule selection. It has various functions such as a switching function. With such a function, the randomness of the generated random numbers can be improved.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 156 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 53. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using an ID number of the game control microcomputer 156 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54 (an ID number assigned with a different value for each product of the game control microcomputer 156). The numerical data obtained by the setting is set as an initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 53. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 53 can be further improved.

  The game control microcomputer 156 reads the numerical data as random R from the random number circuit 53 when a start winning to the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a occurs, and starts to change the special symbol and the effect symbol Sometimes it is determined whether or not to make a big hit display result as a specific display result based on the random R, that is, whether or not to make a big hit. Then, when it is determined to be a big hit, the gaming state is shifted to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player.

  The game control microcomputer 156 inputs / outputs (transmits / receives) signals to / from the payout control board 37 (the payout control microcomputer) and the effect control board 80 (the effect control microcomputer 120) through serial communication. Serial communication circuit 52 is incorporated. Note that the payout control microcomputer and the effect control microcomputer 120 also have a serial communication circuit (not shown) for inputting / outputting signals with the game control microcomputer 156 through serial communication.

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 are stored for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply cannot be supplied because the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged). In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as the value of the special symbol process flag and the pending storage number counter) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls (specifically, prize balls described later) The value of the command output counter) is stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up.

  A reset signal from the power supply board is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 156. A reset circuit for generating a reset signal supplied to the game control microcomputer 156 and the like is mounted on the power supply board. When the reset signal becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 156 and the like are in an operable state, and when the reset signal becomes low level, the game control microcomputer 156 and the like become inactive. Therefore, an allowable signal that allows the operation of the game control microcomputer 156 or the like is output during a period in which the reset signal is at a high level, and a game control microcomputer in which the reset signal is at a low level. An operation stop signal for stopping the operation of 156 or the like is output. Note that the reset circuit may be mounted on each electric component control board (a board on which a microcomputer for controlling the electric parts is mounted).

  Further, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board has dropped below a predetermined value is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 156. That is, the power supply board monitors the voltage value of a predetermined voltage (for example, DC30V or DC5V) used in the gaming machine, and when the voltage value decreases to a predetermined value (the power supply voltage is reduced). A power supply monitoring circuit that outputs a power-off signal indicating that). Instead of mounting the power monitoring circuit on the power supply board, it may be mounted on a board that is backed up by a backup power supply (for example, the main board 31). Further, a clear signal indicating that the clear switch for instructing to clear the contents of the RAM is operated is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 156.

  In addition, the gate switch 32a, the first start opening switch 13a, the first winning confirmation switch 13b, the second starting opening switch 14a, the second winning confirmation switch 14b, the count switch 23, the third winning confirmation switch 23a, and each winning opening switch 30 An input driver circuit 58 for supplying a detection signal from the basic circuit to the basic circuit 31 is also mounted on the main board 31, and the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball apparatus 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 according to instructions from the basic circuit. An output circuit 59 for driving is also mounted on the main board 31, and outputs a system reset circuit (not shown) for resetting the game control microcomputer 156 when the power is turned on, and information output such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state. The signal is sent to an external device such as a hall computer via the terminal board 160. Also information output circuit 64 to be output to the mounted on the main substrate 31.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (comprising the effect control microcomputer 120) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the contents of the effect from the game control microcomputer 156 via the relay board 77. An effect control command is received, and display control with the effect display device 9 that variably displays effect symbols is performed.

  The effect control board 80 is equipped with an effect control microcomputer 120 including an effect control CPU 121 and a RAM. The RAM may be externally attached. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 121 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives a capture signal (effect) from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77. In response to the control INT signal), an effect control command is received via the input driver and the input port. Further, the effect control CPU 121 causes the VDP (video display processor) to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

  The effect control CPU 121 reads necessary data from a character ROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The character ROM is for storing character image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including effect symbols) in advance. The effect control CPU 121 outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP. The VDP performs display control based on data input from the effect control CPU 121.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver on the effect control board 80. The input driver allows the signal input from the relay board 77 to pass only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 80 (does not pass the signal in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a means.

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). A unidirectional circuit (not shown) is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. Furthermore, since the production control command and the production control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the I / O port unit which is a unidirectional circuit, the signal going from the relay board 77 to the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. . That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 156 side).

  An effect control CPU 121, which is an effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80, controls display of stage LEDs (not shown) provided on the game board 6 and is provided on the frame side. Display control of the prize ball LED 51, the ball break LED 52, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and each LED in the top lamp module 530 is performed.

  On the game board 6 side, a decoration board 98 and a stage decoration board 99 are provided as board-side IC boards on which a serial-parallel conversion IC for converting serial data into parallel data is mounted. The board side IC boards 98 and 99 are connected to the effect control board 80 via the relay board 88. Further, on the front frame 101 side, a top lamp module substrate 542, a left front plate top substrate 473b, and a right front plate top as each frame side IC substrate on which a serial-parallel conversion IC for converting serial data into parallel data is mounted. A substrate 473c, an operation table substrate 508, and a frame button substrate 509 are provided. Each of these frame side IC substrates 542, 473b, 473c, 508, 509 is connected to the effect control substrate 80 via the relay substrates 88, 89.

  The operation base board 508 is provided with an operation lever 600, lever switches 510a to 510d for detecting a tilting operation of the operation lever 600 in the front / rear and left / right directions, a trigger switch 512a for detecting an operation of a trigger provided on the operation rod, A sensor monitoring IC (not shown) that detects a signal output from the touch sensor 513 and outputs a predetermined detection signal corresponding to the signal input, and a parallel-serial conversion IC (the detection signal from the sensor monitoring IC is input) (Not shown) is mounted so that the operation of the operation lever 600 can be detected by the effect control microcomputer 120 (effect control CPU 121).

  Similarly, the frame button substrate 509 latches an output signal from the button switch 516a that detects the operation of the push button 516, and the effect control microcomputer 120 (effect control CPU 121 via the relay substrate 89 as a serial data system. The parallel-serial conversion IC that outputs the signal to () is mounted, and the operation of the push button 516 can be detected by the effect control microcomputer 120 (effect control CPU 121).

  In the voice control board 70, the sound number data is input to a voice synthesis IC (not shown) via an input driver (not shown). The voice synthesizing IC generates voice and sound effects corresponding to the sound number data and outputs them to an amplifier circuit (not shown). The amplifier circuit outputs to the speaker 27 an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the voice synthesis IC to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume. Control data corresponding to sound number data is stored in a sound data ROM (not shown). The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data showing the output form of the sound effect or sound in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, the changing period of the effect design).

  Next, the configuration of the lower door frame 103 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the lower door frame. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the lower door frame. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the main unit of the lower door frame. FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the main unit.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the lower door frame 103 includes a plate-shaped main body unit 1000 formed in a horizontally long rectangular shape, and an upper plate attached to the front surface of the main body unit 1000 by a plurality of screws (not shown). The unit 1001a and the lower plate unit 1001b, and the operation lever unit 600a assembled to the lower plate unit 1001b are configured. The upper plate body 1002 is made of a plate material that can open and close the area excluding the periphery of the hitting ball operating handle 5 at the lower part of the front surface of the front frame 101. The upper frame 668 and the lower hinge plate 670 provided on the left and upper sides are provided with the front frame. It is attached to 101 so that rotation is possible.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the main unit 1000 is composed of a plate-shaped upper plate body 1002 formed in a horizontally long rectangular shape with a synthetic resin material, and a plurality of upper plate main body sheet metal set tops 1040 are provided on the back surface thereof. It is attached with a screw 1040a.

  A horizontally elongated rectangular outlet 1004 is formed on the upper right side of the back surface of the upper plate body 1002, and a front plate chute 1005 and a lower surface side of the front plate chute 1005 are disposed on the rear side of the outlet 1004. A front plate chute sheet metal lower 1006 and a front plate chute sheet metal upper 1007 disposed on the upper surface side of the front plate chute 1005 are attached by screws 1005a.

  The front plate chute 1005 has a front opening (not shown) that is substantially the same shape as the payout opening 1004 on the front surface, and is formed of a funnel-shaped cylinder that has an opening formed on the back surface and expands toward the front surface. ing. The opening is arranged to face the front side of a payout communication port (not shown) formed in the front frame 101 when the lower door frame 103 is closed, and communicates with the payout passage (not shown) via the payout connection port. To do.

  A stopper pressing portion 1035 that pushes down a stopper link (not shown) of a ball stopper provided on the front frame 101 when the lower door frame 103 is closed protrudes from the lower portion of the payout opening 1004, and at the lower central side thereof. An operation piece 1045 for pushing an operation member (not shown) when the lower door frame 103 is closed protrudes. A return port 1010 is formed on the right side of the operation piece 1045. On the right side of the return port 1010, an operation table substrate 508 is attached with screws.

  On the right side of the operation base board 508, a ball passage cover 1008 that constitutes the back surface of the ball passage of the upper plate 3 is attached by screws 1008a. Also, on the right side, an upper pan lock link 1018 made of a rod-shaped metal material is pivotally supported around an upper pan lock shaft pin 1019 that is disposed at the center position in the vertical direction and faces in the front-rear direction. . Linking pins 1018a and 1018b project from the upper and lower ends of the upper plate lock link 1018.

  A metal upper plate lock lower set 1025 facing the left-right direction is attached to the lower part of the back surface of the upper plate body 1002 with screws 1025a. The upper plate lock lower set 1025 includes a base metal plate 1023 fixed to the back surface of the upper plate main body 1002 and a slide metal plate 1024 guided on the front surface of the base metal plate 1023 so as to be movable in the left-right direction. .

  When the lower door frame 103 is closed, the slide metal plate 1024 has left hook-shaped locking pieces 1024a and 1024b that are locked in locking holes (not shown) provided in the front frame 101. The right side end portion is formed with a linkage hole that is engaged with the linkage pin 1018b of the upper plate lock link 1018. And it is always urged | biased by the left side, ie, the latching direction, with respect to the base metal plate 1023 by the coil spring 1026.

  An upper plate lock upper set 1043 having locking pieces 1044a and 1044b is attached to the upper right side of the upper surface of the upper plate body 1002 in a state where the locking pieces 1044a and 1044b protrude to the back side. Like the upper plate lock lower set 1025, the upper plate lock upper set 1043 is composed of a base sheet metal fixed to the back surface of the upper plate body 1002 and a slide sheet metal that is slidable with respect to the base sheet metal. Detailed illustration in FIG.

  The locking pieces 1044a and 1044b are formed in a hook shape facing right, that is, opposite to the locking pieces 1024a and 1024b, and the slide metal plate is always attached to the right side by the coil spring 1043a with respect to the base metal plate. It is energized. An upper link pin 1018a of the upper plate lock link 1018 is engaged with the left end portion of the slide metal plate, and the slide metal plate is moved to the left side against the urging force of the coil spring at the right end portion. The operation piece 1045 is provided so as to be arranged near the upper portion of the upper plate body 1002.

  When the front surface of the front frame 101 is closed by the lower door frame 103, the upper locking pieces 1044a and 1044b and the lower locking pieces 1024a and 1024b are inserted into locking holes (not shown) formed in the front frame 101. Locked. In order to open the lower door frame 103, the glass door frame 102 is first opened. As a result, the operation piece 1045 is exposed and can be operated. When the operation piece 1045 is slid to the left, the slide metal plate on the upper plate main body metal plate set 1040 is moved to the left against the biasing force of the coil spring, and this movement causes the upper plate lock link 1018 to move to the rear view clock. By rotating around, the slide metal plate 1024 of the upper plate lock lower set 1025 is interlocked via the upper plate lock link 1018 and moves to the right against the urging force of the coil spring.

  As a result, the upper locking pieces 1044a and 1044b and the lower locking pieces 1024a and 1024b and the locking holes (not shown) formed in the front frame 101 are released, so that the lower door frame 103 can be opened.

  A mounting portion 270 (see FIG. 11), which will be described later, is formed on the right rear surface of the upper plate body 1002. The mounting portion 270 guides the game ball waiting on the upper plate 3 on the front side of the upper plate main body 1002 to the hitting motor set 706 of the front frame 101 arranged on the back side of the upper plate main body 1002. A launch ball guide hole 1031 is formed, and a rectifier 200 for supplying game balls waiting on the upper plate 3 to the hit ball motor set 706 one by one on the back surface of the launch ball guide hole 1031 is provided with a mounting portion 270. It is attached so that attachment or detachment is possible.

  On the back surface of the upper plate body 1002, a plate-shaped upper plate body main plate set 1040 extending to the vicinity of the left and right end portions of the upper plate body 1002 is attached by screws 1040 a so that the back side of the region excluding the attachment portion 270 is covered. It has become. An opening 1041 corresponding to the front plate chute 1005 is formed on the left side of the upper plate body sheet metal set upper 1040, and an opening 1042a for exposing the stopper pressing portion 1035 at a position corresponding to the stopper pressing portion 1035. And an opening 1042b for exposing the operation piece 1045 is formed at a position corresponding to the operation piece 1045. A return communication port 1036 is formed at a location corresponding to the return port 1010, and a substrate opening 1032 is formed at a location corresponding to the operation table substrate 508.

  A foul ball receiver 1055 for guiding a foul ball to a return passage (not shown) is attached to a screw 1055a at a substantially central position on the back side of the upper plate body sheet metal set top 1040. On the right side, an upper plate metal cover 1058 made of a synthetic resin material extending in the left-right direction is attached by a screw 1058a to prevent a game ball, dust, or the like from falling to the lower rectifier 200 or the hitting motor set 706. . Further, on the back surface of the substrate opening 1032, an operation table substrate cover 1060 is attached by screws 1060 a and the back surface of the operation table substrate 508 is covered.

  As shown in FIG. 6, a ball removal passage 1075 extends downward at a position below the firing ball guide hole 1031 on the front surface of the upper plate main body 1002, and the game ball removed from the upper plate 3. Is guided to the surplus ball tray 4.

  In addition, a cover installation portion 1038 of an opening / closing cover 1039 that can open and close an upper surface side of a waiting ball guiding passage 1122 to be described later is recessed in the upper front portion of the upper plate body 1002, and in the cover installation portion 1038, An arcuate guide groove 1037 for rotating and guiding the opening / closing cover 1039 is formed.

  A front sheet metal 1015 made of a metal plate is attached to the front surface of the upper plate body 1002. Each opening is formed at a position corresponding to each opening formed in the upper plate body 1002 in the front sheet metal 1015. In particular, an opening 1016 larger than the firing ball guiding hole 1031 is formed at a location corresponding to the firing ball guiding hole 1031, and a second cutting portion 260 is formed at the left edge of the opening 1016. . The second cutting part 260 and the firing ball guiding hole 1031 will be described later.

  Next, the configuration of the rectifier 200 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8A to 8C are perspective views showing rectifiers. FIGS. 9A and 9B are longitudinal sectional views showing the case where the movable supply unit is in the standby position, and FIG. 10A is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 9A, and FIG. 10B is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB. FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing an attached state of the rectifier. FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view showing a state when the rectifier is pivotally supported. FIG. 13 is a rear view showing a state in which the rectifier is attached to the attachment portion. 14A is a schematic front view showing a guide path to a game ball launching device, and FIG. 14B is a schematic plan view. FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view showing when the movable supply unit is in the standby position. FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view showing when the movable supply unit is in the middle between the standby position and the ball delivery position. FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view showing when the movable supply unit is at the ball delivery position. FIG. 18 is a schematic diagram for explaining an action when a game ball is sent out.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, the rectifier 200 is provided so as to be swingable about a main body 201 formed in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape from a synthetic resin material, and an axis facing the front-rear direction with respect to the main body 201. And a swing member 202.

  The main body portion 201 is provided with a ball passage portion 203a that forms a part of a guide passage for guiding a game ball of the upper plate 3 to a hitting ball motor set 706 as a launching device, and a rocking portion disposed below the ball passage portion 203a. A concave portion 203 configured with an accommodating portion 203b in which the moving member 202 is accommodated is formed so as to open forward. In addition, the accommodating part 203b is also opened below.

  An inflow portion 204 to which game balls from the upper plate 3 are supplied is formed on the left front surface of the ball passage portion 203a, and a game ball outlet 205 is formed on the right rear surface of the ball passage portion 203a. ing. That is, the game ball flows in from the inflow portion 204 on the front left side of the ball passage portion 203a and flows out from the outflow port 205 on the right side of the back surface (see FIG. 14B).

  A standby passage surface 206 is formed on the left side of the ball passage portion 203a. The standby passage surface 206 is inclined downward from the left side toward the right side. On the left side of the rear portion of the waiting passage surface 206, an inclined guiding surface 210 is formed to change the direction of guidance of the game ball flowing in from the inflow portion 204 to the right (bend) and flow down. A second music portion 231 (see FIG. 10A) is formed.

  On the right side of the ball passage portion 203a, a first outflow passage surface 207a that is inclined downward from the left side to the right side, and a predetermined gap is arranged on the outflow port 205 side of the first outflow passage surface 207a. And a second outflow passage surface 207b formed to be inclined downward from the rear side toward the rear side, and the guidance direction of the game ball sent to the right side by the swing member 202 is changed to the rear side ( An inclined guiding surface 226 for guiding to the outlet 205 is formed, and the first curved portion 230 (see FIG. 10A) is formed by the inclined guiding surface 210. The first outflow passage surface 207a is formed at a position higher than the second outflow passage surface 207b, and a step is formed between the first outflow passage surface 207a and the second outflow passage surface 207b.

  Further, from the left end portion of the first outflow passage surface 207a, a flow restriction wall 208 that slightly inclines downward from the right side to the left side extends downward. Further, the lower end of the flow restricting wall surface 208 and the standby passage surface 206 are separated so that a gap S shorter than the diameter of the game ball is formed between them, and the swinging member 202 is at the standby position. At some time, the ball delivery surface 202a of the swinging member 202 faces the gap S.

  The flow restriction wall 208 and the first outflow passage surface 207a are disposed at a position higher than the standby passage surface 206, and the flow restriction wall 208 is disposed downstream of the standby passage surface 206 in the flow direction of the game ball. It is erected so as to be substantially orthogonal to the game ball, and is allowed to abut on the game ball that has flowed down the standby passage surface 206 and can be controlled to flow down (see FIG. 15). In other words, since there is a step at a substantially central position of the ball passage portion 203a, the outflow passage surfaces 207a and 207b are not played when the game ball waiting on the standby passage surface 206 is not pushed up by the ball delivery surface 202a as will be described later. Don't flow down.

  In addition, an opening 209 is formed along the standby passage surface 206 on the left rear surface of the ball passage portion 203a so that dust, dust, and the like accumulated on the ball passage portion 203a naturally flow out to the rear side. At the same time, when ball clogging occurs in the ball passage portion 203a, the ball clogging can be released by inserting a wire or the like from the outside.

  Support plates 211c and 211c protrude from the right short side portion (right side surface) of the main body 201 at the upper and lower positions. At the tips of the support plates 211c and 211c, the rotation shaft 211a faces in the vertical direction. , 211b is suspended downward. The pair of upper and lower support plates 211c and 211c and the rotation shafts 211a and 211b constitute a support means for the mounting portion.

  A protrusion 212 protrudes from the upper part of the left short side (left side) of the main body 201, and a cylindrical fitting with a tip formed in a hemispherical shape on the front side of the protrusion 212. A portion 213 is projected. In addition, an elastic locking piece 214a having an outward locking claw 214 formed at the tip is extended forward from the back wall at the lower portion of the left short side (left side) of the main body 201. . And these fitting part 213 and the latching claw 214 comprise the attachment means for attaching the main-body part 201 to the attachment part 270. FIG. A stepped portion 215 is formed on the upper right side of the main body 201.

  On the back surface of the main body 201, a strip-shaped sheet metal 241 having a first cutting portion 250 is attached. The sheet metal 241 and the first cutting part 250 will be described later.

  The swing member 202 is formed with a notch recess 224 that opens upward on the center back surface side and is formed in a substantially U shape upward, and the front surface side is covered with a thin plate material. The notch recess 224 is formed in a size that can accommodate the flow restricting wall surface 208. In addition, a shaft hole 221 through which the swing shaft 220 supported in the front-rear direction in the main body 201 is inserted is formed at the right end portion, and a weight accommodation hole 223 capable of accommodating the weight 222 is formed at the lower portion. Yes.

  A spherical delivery surface 202a formed in a flat shape is formed on the left end portion in the front-rear width direction. Note that the ball delivery surface 202a is formed to be smaller than the gap S and faces the gap S when positioned at the standby position, thereby constituting a part of the standby passage surface 206.

  Further, on the side opposite to the ball delivery surface 202a in the notch recess 224, a board facing the front-rear direction that temporarily holds the game ball delivered by the ball delivery surface 202a on the first outflow passage surface 207a and restricts the flow down. A protruding portion 202b is formed so as to protrude above the ball delivery surface 202a.

  The swing member 202 configured in this manner is supported so as to be swingable with respect to the main body 201 around a swing shaft 220 that is inserted through the shaft hole 221 and faces in the front-rear direction. Specifically, a standby position where the ball delivery surface 202a faces the gap S and forms a part of the standby passage surface 206 (non-supply state, see FIG. 9A), and the lower end of the ball delivery surface 202a is the flow restriction wall 208. The game ball is pushed up and flows out onto the first outflow passage surface 207a by being positioned above the upper end of the first outflow passage, and the protruding portion 202b is positioned above the first outflow passage surface 207a from the front side of the first outflow passage surface 207a. A ball delivery position (supply state, see FIG. 9 (b)) that temporarily changes the flow of the game ball that has flowed out onto the first outflow passage surface 207a, then changes the direction to the back side and sends it out. It is provided so as to be able to swing back and forth.

  Further, the swinging member 202 is biased counterclockwise when viewed from the front by the weight 222. At the standby position, the rotation restricting portion 202e extending from the swinging shaft 220 to the opposite side (right side) of the weight 222 has a main body. By contacting the lower surface of the second outflow passage surface 207b of the portion 201, rotation is restricted so that the ball delivery surface 202a is maintained in a posture in which it is inclined downward from the left side toward the right side.

  Further, in the state where the swing member 202 is maintained at the standby position, the lower portion where the weight 222 is provided bulges downward from the lower surface of the main body 201, and the passive portion 202c formed on the lower surface is exposed downward. It is like that.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 to 13, the rectifier 200 configured as described above is attached to an attachment portion 270 provided on the back surface of the upper plate body 1002 so as to be removable (hereinafter referred to as attachment / detachment).

  The attachment portion 270 is formed in a horizontally-long rectangular shape with the left and right side surfaces and the top surface surrounded by a frame plate 271 formed in a U-shape facing downward on the back surface of the upper plate body 1002. On the right side of the mounting portion 270, bearing holes 272a and 272b having upper surfaces that can be fitted with the rotation shafts 211a and 211b are formed vertically.

  On the left side of the upper bearing hole 272a, a guide inclined surface 273 that inclines backward from the left to the right is projected at a position corresponding to the outflow port 205. The guide inclined surface 273 causes the first outflow passage 273 to protrude. The flow direction of the game ball sent out to the road surface 207a is changed in the backward direction.

  In addition, a vertical deviation regulating rib 274 facing in the front-rear direction is formed at the upper left position of the upper bearing hole 272a, and in a state where the main body 201 is attached to the attachment portion 270, The deviation of the rotating shaft 211a from the bearing hole 272a is restricted.

  A launch ball guide hole 1031 is formed on the right side of the mounting portion 270, and a locked recess 275 to which the locking claw 214 is engaged and disengaged is formed on the right lower side thereof so as to open to the right side. The locked member 275a is projected rearward. Further, a cylindrical boss 276a formed with a fitting hole 276 that opens to the rear is projected on the right side, and the fitting portion 213 is fitted into the fitting hole 276. .

  Next, the attachment method to the attachment part 270 of the rectifier 200 is demonstrated based on FIGS.

  When the rectifier 200 is attached to the attachment portion 270, as shown in FIG. 11, the rotation shafts 211a and 211b are opposed to the back surface of the upper plate body 1002, and the main body portion 201 is substantially orthogonal to the back surface of the upper plate body 1002. The rotation shafts 211a and 211b are inserted into the bearing holes 272a and 272b from above in a state of facing the front-rear direction.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 12, when the pivot shafts 211a and 211b are arranged immediately above the bearing holes 272a and 272b (see the one-dot chain line in the figure), the upper surface of the main body 201 is above the frame plate 271. However, interference with the frame plate 271 is avoided by the step 215 formed on the upper right side of the main body 201.

  When the main body 201 is lowered as it is and the rotation shafts 211a and 211b are fitted in the bearing holes 272a and 272b, the upper surface 201a of the main body 201 is positioned below the lower surface 271a of the frame plate 271. That is, the main body 201 is supported by the upper plate body 1002 by the support means including the rotation shafts 211a and 211b and the bearing holes 272a and 272b, and the attachment / detachment position facing the front-rear direction (see FIG. 11) and the left-right direction. It is possible to rotate around the rotation shafts 211a and 211b facing in the vertical direction.

  When the main body 201 is rotated from the attachment / detachment position to the attachment position, the fitting portion 213 is fitted into the fitting hole 276 so that the attachment position of the main body portion 201 with respect to the attachment portion 270 is determined and the locking claw is engaged. 214 is locked to the locked recess 275 and the rotation in the direction of the attachment / detachment position is restricted, whereby the main body 201 is attached to the attachment 270 (see FIG. 13).

  In the mounted state, the rotation shafts 211a and 211b are fitted in the bearing holes 272a and 272b on the right side of the main body 201, and the fitting portion 213 is fitted in the fitting hole 276 on the left side of the main body 201. And the latching claw 214 is latched by the to-be-latched recessed part 275, and the movement of the front and rear, right and left, ie, a horizontal direction, is controlled.

  Further, since the lower surface of the deviation regulating rib 274 comes close to or comes into contact with the upper surface of the upper support plate 211c, deviation from the bearing holes 272a and 272b of the rotating shafts 211a and 211b, that is, movement in the upward direction is regulated. . If the right side surface of the deviation regulating rib 274 is close to the step portion 215, the movement of the main body portion 201 in the left direction is reliably regulated.

  Further, the upper surface 201a of the main body portion 201 is brought close to or in contact with the lower surface 271a of the frame plate 271, so that the upward movement of the main body portion 201 with respect to the mounting portion 270 is restricted, thereby preventing rattling as much as possible. It is like that.

  In this embodiment, on the left side of the main body 201, the lower surface of the deviation regulating rib 274 comes close to or comes into contact with the upper surface of the upper support plate 211c, and on the right side of the main body 201, the fitting portion 213 has a fitting hole. The upper surface 201a, which is the long side portion of the main body portion 201, extends in the longitudinal direction of the lower surface 271a of the frame plate 271. By being close to or abutting, the backlash associated with the bending or deformation of the main body 201 can be effectively suppressed.

  Next, the guide path structure until the game ball on the upper plate 3 is supplied to the launch path 720 provided in the hitting ball motor set 706 as the launcher will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the game balls thrown into or out of the upper plate 3 whose upper surface is open are aligned in a row with standby ball guide passages 1122 extending along the front surface of the upper plate main body 1002. After flowing down in the state, the direction is changed toward the rear side by the guide inclined surface 1123 at the third curved portion 232 formed on the front side of the launch ball guide hole 1031, and passes through the launch ball guide hole 1031 and passes through the upper plate. It is guided to the back side of the main body 1002 and flows into the ball passage portion 203 a of the rectifier 200 through the inflow portion 204.

  The game ball that has flowed in the rearward direction is changed in the right direction by the inclined guide surface 210 at the second curved portion 231, then flows down on the standby passage surface 206, and moves down on the ball delivery surface 202 a, and the flow-down regulation wall surface The flow is restricted by 208 and waits.

  Then, as will be described later, the swinging member 202 is swung from the standby position to the ball delivery position, thereby being lifted to the first outflow passage surface 207a, dropped from the first outflow passage surface 207a, and the second outflow passage surface. After changing to 207b and being redirected rearward by the inclined guiding surface 226 at the first curved portion 230, it flows down the second outflow passage surface 207b and flows out from the outlet 205.

  The game ball that has flowed out of the outlet 205 falls onto the launch passage 720 and flows down toward the launch position H on the right side of the outlet 205. Then, it comes into contact with the positioning member 721 at the launch position H and is set at the launch position H that is launched by the hitting hammer 722.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the standby ball guiding passage 1122, the standby passage surface 206 of the ball passage portion 203a, the first outflow passage surface 207a, and the second outflow passage surface 207b are formed from the upper plate 3 as a hitting motor set as a launching device. A guide passage for guiding a game ball is configured at 706. Among these guide paths, the standby ball guide path 1122 and the standby path surface 206 are formed on the side opposite to the launching device from the swinging member 202 serving as a movable supply unit, and the standby waiting for the game ball guided to the launching device. The guide passage is configured, and the second outflow passage surface 207b is formed on the launching device side from the swinging member 202, and configures a supply guide passage through which a game ball supplied to the launching device flows down.

  Next, the relationship between the game ball supply operation by the rectifier 200 and the launch operation of the launching device will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 15, when the rectifier 200 is attached to the attachment portion 270 provided on the back surface of the lower door frame 103 and the lower door frame 103 is positioned at a closed position that closes the lower front portion of the front frame 101, the rectifier 200 is disposed immediately above the hitting motor set 706 disposed on the front frame 101 side.

  The hitting motor set 706 performs a shooting operation in which the hitting hammer 722 is swung in the left-right direction around a shooting shaft (not shown) that faces in the front-rear direction by a drive motor (not shown), and in conjunction with this shooting operation, the front-rear direction The revolving member 723 is reciprocally rotated within a predetermined range around a rotation shaft 723a facing the direction of the rotation. In the rotating member 723, a power transmission shaft 724 projecting at a predetermined position on the outer periphery and facing in the front-rear direction reciprocates between a lowered position (see FIG. 15) and an elevated position (see FIG. 16), which are driving initial positions. It is designed to rotate within the range.

  Above the rotating member 723, a power transmission arm 726 having a predetermined length is pivotally supported so as to be swingable around a swinging shaft 725 provided at the right end portion and facing in the front-rear direction. The power transmission arm 726 is provided so as to be capable of reciprocatingly swinging between a horizontal position (see FIG. 15) and an inclined position (see FIG. 16). A power transmission portion 727 made of a protruding curved surface is formed.

  When the rectifier 200 is disposed immediately above the power transmission unit 727, the power transmission unit 727 comes into contact with the passive unit 202c provided at the lower portion of the swinging member 202, and transmits the power of the rotating member 723 interlocked with the launching operation. To communicate.

  As shown in FIG. 15, for example, a state in which one game ball P1 is set (or is not set) at the launch position H, that is, a launch operation standby state in which the player is not operating the hitting operation handle 5 In this case, since the swinging member 202 is located at the standby position, the game ball P2 on the ball delivery surface 202a abuts against the flow restriction wall 208 and the flow is restricted. Waiting on the road surface 206. Further, the power transmission arm 726 is located at the horizontal position, and the power transmission shaft 724 is located at the lowered position.

  When the player operates the hitting operation handle 5 in this state, as shown in FIG. 16, the hitting hammer 722 is rotated in a direction away from the firing position H according to the amount of the rotation operation, and the rotating member 723 is The power transmission shaft 724 rotates from the lowered position to the raised position. As a result, the power transmission shaft 724 comes into contact with the lower surface on the front end side of the power transmission arm 726 and pushes it up, so that the power transmission arm 726 is pushed up from the horizontal position toward the inclined position. And the power transmission part 727 of this power transmission arm 726 contacts the passive part 202c, and pushes up the rocking member 202 from the standby position toward the ball delivery position.

  By this swinging of the swinging member 202, only one game ball P2 waiting on the ball delivery surface 202a is pushed upward and sent out onto the first outflow passage surface 207a. Then, at the same time as riding on the first outflow passage surface 207a, it comes into contact with the protruding portion 202b protruding on the first outflow passage surface 207a, and the flow is temporarily restricted.

  On the other hand, when the game ball is pushed up by the ball delivery surface 202a in this way, the left side surface 202d of the swinging member 202 rises and restricts the flow of the subsequent ball P3, so that it is kept waiting at that position. That is, as a result, only one game ball P2 is separated from the subsequent ball P3 and sent out onto the first outflow passage surface 207a.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 17, when the hitting hammer 722 is strongly pushed back toward the launch position H and the game ball P1 set at the launch position H is launched, the rotating member 723 reversely rotates almost at the same time. Along with this, the power transmission arm 726 returns toward the horizontal position, so that the swinging member 202 attempts to return toward the standby position due to the load of the weight 222.

  The protrusion 202b descends in accordance with the descending operation, so that the game ball P2, which is temporarily restricted in flow on the first outflow passage surface 207a, rolls down on the first outflow passage surface 207a, 2 Flows down through the outflow passage surface 207b and the third outflow passage surface 207c, outflows from the outflow port 205, and falls onto the launching passage 720. At this time, since the previous game ball P1 has already been launched, one game ball P2 is newly supplied to the launch position H. Further, when the swinging member 202 returns to the standby position, the succeeding sphere P3, which is restricted from flowing down by the left side surface 202d, is set on the sphere delivery surface 202a.

  Then, as the player continues to operate the hitting operation handle 5, the above-described launch operation and the ball delivery (ball supply) operation linked to the launch operation are repeated, and the game balls are supplied to the launch position H one by one. Will be launched.

  As shown in FIG. 18A, in the state where the swinging member 202 is in the standby position, the game ball P2 on the ball delivery surface 202a and the subsequent ball P3 on the standby passage surface 206 are moved in the direction of the game ball, that is, Since the vehicle is waiting in a direction inclined downward from the left side to the right side, the ball pressures of the game balls P2 and P3 are applied to the flow restriction wall 208 in the direction of the small arrow in the figure. Here, when the swing member 202 starts swinging from the standby position toward the ball delivery position, a push-up force (thick arrow in the figure) directed upward by the ball delivery surface 202a acts on the game ball P2 (FIG. 18). (See (a)).

  When the game ball P2 rises according to the swing of the swing member 202, the contact point between the game ball P2 and the subsequent ball P3 gradually moves upward, so that the ball pressure of the subsequent ball P3 is increased. It is displaced from the direction of the dotted small arrow in the figure to the solid small arrow (see FIG. 18B). In other words, the ball pressure of the succeeding ball P3 is applied in the same direction as the game ball P2 in the delivery direction (right direction), so that Compared with the case where it takes, it can raise in the stable state, pushing the game ball P2 in the delivery direction.

  Then, the subsequent ball P3 is separated from the game ball P2 by coming into contact with the left side surface 202d where the subsequent ball P3 has risen immediately before the swinging member 202 reaches the ball delivery position, so that the subsequent ball P3 is separated from the game ball P2. P2 changes from the ball delivery surface 202a to the first outflow passage surface 207a in a state where the ball pressure of the succeeding sphere P3 is not applied.

  In this way, the game ball P2 is not affected by the ball pressure of the subsequent ball P3 by being sent from the ball delivery surface 202a to the first outflow passage surface 207a in a state where the ball pressure of the subsequent ball P3 is not applied. Since it can be sent out, not only can it be delivered stably one ball at a time, but also the flow can be temporarily restricted with a small force by the protruding portion 202b immediately after the transfer to the first outflow passage surface 207a. In addition, by temporarily restricting the flow down by the protruding portion 202b, it is possible to suppress the ball blow-off and the like that occur at the time of transfer, and thereafter, the flow down restriction by the protruding portion 202b is released to roll on the first outflow passage surface 207a. Since it will flow down, it becomes possible to send out the game ball in a stable state at all times.

  In this way, the rectifier 200 separates the waiting game balls P2 from the succeeding balls P3 one by one by the ball delivery surface 202a of the swinging member 202, and pushes them up to the upper first outflow passage surface 207a to transfer them temporarily. After the flow restriction is performed, the flow restriction is canceled and the second outflow passage surface 207b and the third outflow passage surface 207c are allowed to naturally flow down from the outflow port 205.

  Therefore, if rattling or the like occurs in the main body 201 with respect to the attachment portion 270, there is a possibility that the game ball cannot be stably sent out (supplied) to the launch position H due to some influence such as a decrease in stability. .

  Further, the swinging member 202 moves up and down with respect to the main body 201 when a swinging force is applied from the power transmission portion 727 of the power transmission arm 726 of the ball striking motor set 706 via the passive portion 202c. Moreover, since one game ball is sent back and forth once in order to send out one game ball, the hitting motor set 706 can launch about 100 game balls per minute, so that the swinging member 202 is constantly in play. It will continue to move up and down.

  However, in this embodiment, when the main body portion 201 is attached to the attachment portion 270, as shown in FIG. 13, the lower surface of the deviation regulating rib 274 is close to the upper surface of the upper support plate 211c on the left side of the main body portion 201. Alternatively, the fitting portion 213 is fitted into the fitting hole 276 on the right side of the main body portion 201, and the upper surface 201a which is the long side portion of the main body portion 201 is close to the lower surface 271a of the frame plate 271 in the longitudinal direction. Alternatively, since the upward movement of the main body portion 201 with respect to the attachment portion 270 is restricted by the contact, the upward power is applied to the swing member 202 by the power transmission arm 726, so that the main body portion 201 is It is possible to prevent rattling such as moving upward with respect to the mounting portion 270.

  Further, in this embodiment, both the swing shaft 725 of the power transmission arm 726 and the swing shaft 220 of the swing member 202 are provided in the same direction (front-rear direction), so that the power transmission with the passive portion 202c is achieved. Since the portion 727 is slidably contacted in substantially the same direction, the wear of the contact portion is reduced as compared with the case where the swinging shaft 725 and the swinging shaft 220 are provided so as to intersect with each other. Abrasion is improved.

  Next, an example of fraudulent acts using a threaded ball will be described below.

  Conventionally, for example, one end of a transparent nylon thread such as a fishing line is bonded to a game ball or a transparent synthetic resin ball, and the ball with the thread is driven into the game area 7 by a hitting ball launching device, and the thread at hand is sent out or pulled back. By repeatedly winning the ball with thread, or placing the ball with thread that has been launched over a place that can affect the flow direction of the game ball (for example, a warp entrance or a windmill) In some cases, illegal acts such as making it easier for a game ball to be guided.

  Here, an example of fraud using a threaded ball will be briefly described. For example, as shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, a threaded ball BP having one end of the thread T bonded with an adhesive or the like is introduced into the upper plate 3, for example, and flows down the ball path portion 203a from the standby ball guiding path 1122. Then, the ball BP with a thread is sent from the launch passage 720 to the connecting portion when the ball T is fired by the ball striking motor set 706 while the other end of the thread T is not sent out and left in front. It passes through 410 and is emitted into the game area 7. The thread T is drawn out following the movement of the threaded ball BP.

  Here, for example, when an award ball is to be obtained illegally by repeatedly winning a ball BP with a thread in the winning opening 29c, a game ball is launched targeting the left area of the game area 7. The threaded ball BP emitted obliquely upward to the right from the connecting portion 410 provided at the upper left position of the game area 7 gradually turns downward.

  When the threaded ball P flowing down the left area of the game area 7 enters the winning opening 29c and is detected by the winning opening switch 30 provided in the winning opening 29c, the thread T that is at hand is fed out. After stopping and restricting the flow of the threaded ball BP, the thread T is pulled back to cause the threaded ball BP to flow backward and pulled out to the upstream side of the winning port switch 30. Here, since the winning opening switch 30 is generally provided in the winning passage in the winning opening, even if the threaded ball BP is not pulled up from the winning opening 29c, the winning opening switch 30 is simply caused to flow backward to the upstream side of the winning opening switch 30. Good.

  In this way, by repeating a series of operations such that the thread T is fed out again and detected by the winning opening switch 30 and then pulled back, the threaded ball BP is detected by the winning opening switch 30 many times, and illegally. You can get many prize balls.

  Although not shown in particular, for example, an illegal act (for example, hooking (clogging) a ball P with a thread between the warp entrance of the stage frame or the obstacle nail so that the game ball is easily guided to a predetermined winning opening or the like ( When performing so-called ball hanging, the threaded ball BP may be launched in the same manner as described above, and the thread T may be stopped at a predetermined position in the game area 7 and the threaded ball BP may stay there.

  Here, in order to prevent the illegal act by such a ball with thread BP, the structure of the 1st cutting part 250 and the 2nd cutting part 260 which were provided in the guidance channel | path is demonstrated based on FIGS. . FIG. 19A is a rectifier and a metal plate, FIG. 19B is a perspective view showing the metal plate, and FIG. 19C is an enlarged rear view showing the outflow port. 20 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC of FIG. 21A is a perspective view showing the main part of the lower door frame, and FIG. 21B is a front view showing the firing ball guiding hole. 22 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line DD of FIG. FIG. 23 is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of the guide passage in the lower door frame. FIG. 24 is a schematic diagram showing a thread insertion state. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a ball with a thread in the game area. FIG. 26 is a schematic view showing the situation of the yarn with the yarn.

  As shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, a concave groove 242 to which a belt-shaped sheet metal 241 is attached is formed on the left side of the outlet 205 on the back surface and the top surface of the main body 201. A locking hole 243 is formed in the lower part of the back surface of the concave groove 242, and a locking part 244 is projected from the upper part of the back surface.

  A frame-like wall 245 protrudes from the back of the main body 201 around the outlet 205 toward the back side, and a left side of the frame-like wall 245 has a notch 246 penetrating in the front-rear direction. It is formed substantially horizontally over the concave groove 242.

  The sheet metal 241 is formed in a reverse hook shape by a back plate 241a, an upper plate 241b, and a front plate 241c. A locking piece 247 protrudes downward at the lower end of the back plate 241a, and a locking hole 248 is formed at the top. ing. Therefore, the locking piece 247 is inserted into the locking hole 243 from above, and the front plate 241c is locked to the front wall, whereby the locking hole 248 is locked to the locking portion 244, so It is attached.

  The 1st cutting part 250 is formed in the location corresponding to the notch part 246 in the backplate 241a. The first cutting portion 250 is a cutting blade including a first inclined side 251a and a second inclined side 251b that are formed in a substantially "<" shape in front view by cutting out a predetermined portion of the right side of the back plate 241a into a substantially triangular shape. It is comprised from the part 251 and the cut groove | channel 252 cut | disconnected in the direction away from the outflow port 205 from between the 1st inclined side 251a and the 2nd inclined side 251b, and is comprised in a horizontal substantially Y shape.

  As shown in FIG. 19 (c), the first cutting part 250 configured in this way is arranged so that the cutting blade part 251 and the cut groove 252 face the notch part 246 and outside the frame-like wall 245. It arrange | positions outside a periphery. Therefore, the cutting blade 251 is disposed at a position retracted from the outflow port 205 by the thickness of the frame-like wall 245, so that the game ball flowing out from the outflow port 205 does not come into contact.

  Further, the cutting blade portion 251 is disposed at a position retracted from the outlet 205 by the thickness of the frame-like wall 245, so that the upper side of the first inclined side 251a and the lower side of the second inclined side 251b, that is, the cutting blade The horizontal deviation regulating surfaces 246a and 246b are formed at both end positions in the longitudinal direction of the portion 251 so that the thread T described later is displaced from the upper side of the first inclined side 251a or the lower side of the second inclined side 251b. Is prevented.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 20, the first cutting section 250 has the guiding direction of the game ball flowing down on the first outflow passage surface 207a toward the right side, and the second outflow passage surface 207b toward the back side. It is provided on the inner side of the first curved portion 230 bent to the left side, that is, on the bending side (left side) of the guide passage.

  As shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, the firing ball guide hole 1031 in the upper plate body 1002 is a through-hole having a substantially square cross section penetrating the upper plate body 1002 in the front-rear direction (a hatched area in FIG. 21B). A recess 1030 for forming a ball extraction passage is formed in the front lower portion thereof, and an accommodation hole 1029 for accommodating a ball removal lever (not shown) is formed on the right side thereof. . Further, a notch recess 1028 is formed substantially horizontally toward the left side at the upper left side of the firing ball guiding hole 1031.

  The front sheet metal 1015 attached to the front surface of the upper plate body 1002 is formed with an opening 1016 having a size capable of opening the firing ball guiding hole 1031, the recess 1030, and the accommodation hole 1029. A second cutting portion 260 is formed.

  The second cutting portion 260 is formed from a first inclined side 261a and a second inclined side 261b that are formed in a substantially "<" shape in front view by cutting out a predetermined portion of the left side of the opening 1016 in the front sheet metal 1015 into a substantially triangular shape. And a cutting groove 262 cut in a direction away from the passage from between the first inclined side 261a and the second inclined side 261b.

  As shown in FIG. 21B, the second cutting portion 260 configured in this way is arranged so that the cutting blade portion 261 and the cut groove 262 face the notch recess 1028, and the launching ball guiding hole 1031. It is arranged slightly outside the periphery. Therefore, since the cutting blade portion 261 is disposed at a position slightly retracted from the firing ball guiding hole 1031, the game ball passing through the firing ball guiding hole 1031 does not come into contact.

  Further, the cutting blade portion 261 is disposed at a position slightly retracted from the firing ball guiding hole 1031, so that the upper side of the first inclined side 261 a and the lower side of the second inclined side 261 b, that is, the longitudinal direction of the cutting blade portion 261. By forming the horizontal deviation restricting surfaces 266a and 266b at both end positions, the thread T described later is prevented from coming off from the upper side of the first inclined side 261a or the lower side of the second inclined side 261b. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 22, the second cutting section 260 has the guidance direction of the game ball flowing down on the waiting ball guiding passage 1122 toward the right side, and on the left side with the firing ball guiding hole 1031 facing the back side. It is provided inside the third bent portion 232 to be bent, that is, on the bending side (left side) in the guide passage.

  Note that the width of the cut grooves 252 and 262 of each of the cutting portions 250 and 260 is preferably about 0.5 to 1 mm, for example, considering that a thin thread or the like that is not noticeable is used, but is particularly limited. It is not a thing and can be changed arbitrarily.

  A cut groove 263 is formed on the left side of the opening 1016 of the front sheet metal 1015 at a position below the second cutting portion 260 toward the left side. Note that the back side of the cut groove 263 is in contact with the wall portion and does not have a function of cutting the yarn T here, but the cutting blade portion 261 is easily bent so that the yarn T is fed out. Since the thread T follows the thread T when pulled or pulled, the thread T is easily cut.

  In this embodiment, since the wall portion is in contact with the back side of the cut groove 263, it does not have a cutting function. However, the wall portion on the back side of the cut groove 263 is removed and cut. The edge of the cut groove 263 may be formed as a cutting blade portion, and a plurality of cutting portions (for example, the second cutting portion 260 and the cutting groove 263) may be provided in one firing ball guide hole 1031.

  As shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, the guide path for guiding the game ball of the upper plate 3 to the hitting motor set 706 includes a standby ball guide path 1122 inclined downward from the upper plate 3 toward the right side, Firing ball guiding hole 1031 that communicates the portion 232 and the second curved portion 231, the standby passage surface 206 that inclines downward from the second curved portion 231 toward the left first curved portion 230, and the first outflow passage surface 207 a. And a ball passage portion 203a composed of a second outflow passage surface 207b inclined downward from the first curved portion 230 toward the outflow port 205.

  In other words, the game ball of the upper plate 3 is guided to the launch position H of the launch passage 720 so as to meander and bend twice to the left. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the guide passage is disposed in a place that is covered by the upper plate unit 1001 a and the upper plate body 1002 and is difficult to see from the player side. The game ball that has flowed down to the vicinity of the third music portion 232 through the standby ball guide passage 1122 is configured to be extremely difficult to remove even if a finger is inserted from the upper plate 3. In other words, the game ball guided to the hitting ball motor set 706 can be thrown only from the upper plate 3.

  Further, the game ball supplied to the hitting motor set 706 by the rectifier 200 flows out from the outlet 205 formed on the back surface of the main body 201 and falls onto the launch passage 720. The launch passage 720 is disposed substantially parallel to the standby ball guide passage 1122 and the ball passage portion 203a (in the left-right direction). That is, it is arranged so as to be substantially orthogonal to the second outflow passage surface 207 b that leads to the outflow port 205. Therefore, the game ball discharged from the outflow port 205 is once guided toward the right side which is the launch position H, but is shot out toward the left side of the second outflow passage surface 207b by being shot out by the hitting hammer 722. Will be.

  Here, when the threaded ball BP used for the above-described fraud is put into the upper plate 3, for example, the threaded ball BP flows down the ball path portion 203 a from the standby ball guiding path 1122, and the hitting motor is driven by the swing member 202. Although the other end of the thread T is pulled out from the upper plate 3 and left on the upper plate 3 by being held by a fraudster (not shown) or the like, the yarn T is It remains along the flow path of the threaded ball BP, that is, along the guide path (see FIG. 23A).

  When the threaded ball BP is launched by the ball striking motor set 706, the threaded ball BP is emitted from the firing passage 720 through the connecting portion 410 and emitted into the game area 7 (see FIGS. 25 and 26). The thread T is drawn out following the movement of the threaded ball BP.

  When the illegal winning is repeated, the threaded ball P flowing down the left area of the game area 7 enters the winning opening 29c and is detected by the winning opening switch 30 provided in the winning opening 29c. After the delivery of a certain thread T is stopped and the flow of the threaded ball BP is restricted, the thread T is pulled back to cause the threaded ball BP to flow backward, and is pulled out to the upstream side of the winning opening switch 30.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 26, when the flow of the threaded ball BP is restricted or to be pulled back upward, the waiting ball guiding passage 1122, the ball passage portion 203a, and the firing passage 720 are inserted from the upper plate 3. The thread T pulled out to the game area 7 is provided with a predetermined tension because the ball BP is provided at one end and the other end is held by an unauthorized person due to the weight of the threaded ball BP.

  When a predetermined tension is generated in this way, as shown in FIGS. 23 (b) and 24, the thread T is pressed by the third curved portion 232 toward the second cutting portion 260 and bent by about 20 degrees. At the same time, the first bent portion 230 is pressed toward the first cutting portion 250 and bent (turned back) by about 160 degrees.

  That is, the first music part 230 is a music part that bends the guidance direction of the game ball flowing down toward the left side by about 90 degrees toward the back side. It can be said that the first curved portion 230 is a folded portion that is folded back by about 180 degrees by including the launch passage 720 by being launched toward the region 7.

  Therefore, the thread T is strongly pressed against the cutting blade part 251 of the first cutting part 250 and the cutting blade part 261 of the second cutting part 260, or the longitudinal direction of the cutting blade parts 251 and 261 in the pressed state, that is, It is easy to be cut or frayed by sliding up and down or moving in the direction of the guide path by pulling or feeding the thread T.

  In addition, when the thread T enters the cut grooves 252 and 262, the thread T is easily worn and cut, and even if not cut, the thread T is thicker than the width of the cut grooves 252 and 262. In such a case, it is difficult to feed out and pull out the thread T because it can not move due to friction by biting into the cut grooves 252 and 262.

  In particular, as shown in FIG. 24, the first cutting portion 250 and the second cutting portion 260 are provided at different positions in the guide passage at different positions in the vertical direction as well as in the horizontal direction. As a result, the yarn T is tensioned not only in the longitudinal direction but also in the vertical direction. For example, the yarn T entering the cutting grooves 252 and 262 is pressed against the upper and lower blade portions of each groove. It becomes easy to be cut or moved.

  In the present embodiment, the first cut portion 250 is provided at the inner corner of the first curved portion 230 in the guide passage, and the second cut portion 260 is provided at the inner corner of the third curved portion 232. However, for example, the thread T (see FIG. 23B) spanned between the first cutting part 250 and the second cutting part 260 is provided on the corner wall part inside the second curved part 231. You may make it a 3rd cutting part (illustration omitted) contact | abut. By doing so, the number of places where the thread T comes into contact with the cutting portion and the cutting or movement is restricted increases, so that the thread T is easily cut or moved.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as an embodiment of the present invention, as a fraudulent act, the threaded ball BP with one end held the other end of the threaded ball BP attached to the game ball. Is guided to the hitting motor set 706 by the guide passage, and when the hitting motor set 706 is launched and illegally enters the game area 7, the thread T drawn from the guide path to the game area via the launching device is When the game ball in the game area 7 is pulled by the weight of the game ball 7 or when the thread T is pulled back, tension is generated. Due to this tension, the thread T is pressed against the inner first cutting section 250 and the second cutting section 260 at the first music section 230 and the third music section 232, so that the cutting or movement is easily regulated. Since it becomes difficult to pull back the ball, it is possible to prevent an illegal act by the ball with thread BP.

  In the present embodiment, the first to third curved portions 230 to 232 as the curved portions in the guide passage are bent portions that bend the guiding direction of the game ball by about 90 degrees, but the bending angle is limited to 90 degrees. However, other angles such as 120 degrees may be used. Further, the present invention is not limited to such a bent portion, and includes a curved portion (curved curved portion) that is bent in a substantially curved shape in plan view.

  In this embodiment, the thread T is applied as an example of a linear foreign matter. However, the material is not limited as long as the linear T includes a piano wire, a string, and the like.

  Further, in the present embodiment, for example, a first start port switch 13a and a first winning confirmation switch 13b are provided in the first start winning path of the first start winning port 13, and the second start of the second start winning port 14 is provided. A second starting port switch 14a and a second winning confirmation switch 14b are provided in the winning path, and the detection results of the first starting port switch 13a and the first winning confirmation switch 13b, the second starting port switch 14a and the second winning port confirmation switch 14b are provided. Based on the detection result of the two winning confirmation switches 14b, it is determined whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred in each start winning passage. For example, a plurality of switches provided in each winning passage If the ball with thread BP is moved so as to pass through, it is not determined that the prize is abnormal. Not prevent fraud, but by providing the first cutting portion 250 and the second cutting portion 260 as described above, it is possible to prevent the execution of misconduct thread with balls BP for starting winning path like.

  Further, the first cutting unit 250 and the second cutting unit 260 are configured by cutting blade portions 251 and 261 extending in the vertical direction intersecting with the guidance direction of the game ball, and the cutting blade portions 251 and 261. Are provided with deviation regulating surfaces 246a, 246b, 266a, 266b for regulating the deviation of the yarn T from both ends in the longitudinal direction of the cutting blade portions 251, 261. It is possible to prevent the thread T spanned between the portions 251 and 261 from coming off from both ends of the cutting blade portions 251 and 261 in the longitudinal direction.

  Further, the first cutting portion 250 and the second cutting portion 260 are formed by cutting the cutting blade portions 251 and 261 in the left-right direction intersecting the cutting blade portions 251 and 261 from predetermined locations in the longitudinal direction of the cutting blade. The cutting grooves 252 and 262 are configured so that even if the thread T is not cut or restricted by the cutting blades 251 and 261, the thread T is cut or cut by entering the cutting grooves 252 and 262. Since the movement is restricted, it becomes easy to cut or move the yarn T.

  In the present embodiment, the cutting portions 250 and 260 including the cutting blade portions 251 and 261 and the cutting grooves 252 and 262 are applied, but the shape and the like of the cutting portion may be other than the above, and various Can be changed. For example, the cutting blade portions 251 and 261 are formed in a substantially “<” shape in front view by the first inclined sides 251a and 261a and the second inclined sides 251b and 261b, but may be formed in a straight line shape. . In the present embodiment, the cutting blade portions 251 and 261 and the cutting grooves 252 and 262 constitute the first cutting portion 250 and the second cutting portion 260, but only the cutting blade portions 251 and 261 are included. It may be. Furthermore, you may form the edge of the notch grooves 252 and 262 as a cutting blade part.

  Further, although the deviation regulating surfaces 246a, 246b, 266a, 266b are formed on the main body 201, they may be directly formed on the sheet metal 241 or the like.

  In addition, the guide path includes a swing member 202 that switches the game ball in the guide path from the ball delivery position to the standby position by a swinging force applied in the vertical direction in conjunction with the launching operation of the ball striking motor set 706. And a supply guide passage (standby ball guide passage 1122, launch ball guide hole 1031 and standby passage surface 206) formed on the launching device side from the swing member 202 and the swing member 202 on the opposite side to the launch device. Including the standby guide passage (first outflow passage surface 207a, second outflow passage surface 207b), the supply guide passage is provided with the first cutting portion 250, and the standby guide passage is provided with the second cutting portion 260. This makes it easier to cut or move the yarn T. Further, in the supply guide passage, the thread T is easily cut or moved by the first cutting unit 250 with the momentum at which the game ball is launched by the launching device, and the game ball is waiting in the standby guide passage. Thus, since the yarn T is less exposed than the supply guide passage on the launching device side, the yarn T is surely pressed against the second cutting portion 260 and is easily cut or moved, so that the movement mode of the game ball The thread T can be cut or restricted at different locations.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the first and second cutting portions 250 and 260 are provided at two places of the guide passage for guiding the game ball thrown into the upper plate 3 to the hitting motor set 706, but it may be provided at one place. And you may provide in three or more places. Further, in the present embodiment, the first and second cutting portions 250 and 260 are safe because they are provided in a place that is covered by the upper plate unit 1001a and cannot be touched by the player's fingers. Since the unauthorized person cannot confirm the positions of the first and second cutting parts 250 and 260, the thread T is manipulated so as to avoid the first and second cutting parts 250 and 260. I can stop.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the first cutting portion 250 is launched by the ball striking motor set 706 after the direction of the game ball sent to the left side by the swinging member 202 is changed by the first music portion 230, and the launch path. By moving 720 to the right side, the yarn T is easily cut by being provided at the folded portion that is folded back approximately 180 degrees.

  Further, the ball delivery surface 202a as the movable supply unit moves from the standby position to the ball delivery position by the upward swinging force applied by the power transmission arm 726 interlocked with the launching operation of the hitting ball motor set 706 as the launching device. That is, by switching the posture of the swing member 202 from the non-supply mode to the supply mode, the game ball P2 on the ball delivery surface 202a that constitutes a part of the standby path is supplied to the launch position H of the launch path 720. In addition, since the main body 201 is detachably attached to the attachment portion 270, maintenance work such as cleaning the ball passage portion 203a of the main body portion 201 and replacement work of worn parts are removed from the attachment portion 270. Not only can this be easily performed, but when the main body 201 is attached to the attachment portion 270, the upward movement is restricted by the deviation restriction rib 274 as the restriction portion, the fitting portion 213, and the lower surface 271 a of the frame plate 271. As a result, rattling of the main body 201 when the swinging member 202 swings due to upward power applied in conjunction with the launching operation is suppressed, so that the standby on the ball delivery surface 202a of the main body 201 is stopped. The sphere can be stably supplied to the launch position H.

  The main body 201 is formed in a rectangular parallelepiped, and the lower surface 271a of the frame plate 271 serving as a restricting portion is a main body that is a predetermined contact surface of the main body 201 when the main body 201 is attached to the attachment 270. Since the main body 201 can be regulated by surface abutment by the lower surface 271a serving as a regulating surface close to almost the entire upper surface 201a of the 201, stability is improved. In addition, since the lower surface 271a of the frame plate 271 extends so as to be able to come into contact with the upper surface 201a that is the long side portion of the main body 201, the main body 201 can be regulated over a wide range in the left-right direction. improves.

  The main body portion 201 is formed in a three-dimensional shape, and includes bearing holes 272a and 272b provided in the attachment portion 270 and rotating shafts 211a and 211b provided in the main body portion 201. The attachment portion is centered on the left side of the main body portion 201. Support means for pivotally supporting between the attachment position (see FIG. 13) attached to the 270 and the attachment / detachment position (see FIG. 11), and the right side of the main body 201 at the attachment position being locked to the attachment part 270. And mounting means including a locking claw 214 that locks into the recess 275, so that the mounting position of the main body portion 201 with respect to the mounting portion 270 can be achieved simply by fitting the rotation shafts 211a and 211b into the bearing holes 272a and 272b. In addition to being able to determine easily, attachment and detachment operations by attachment means can be performed in a state where the main body portion 201 is supported to be horizontally rotatable with respect to the attachment portion 270. Since the kill, to improve the workability.

  Further, the rotation shafts 211a and 211b and the bearing holes 272a and 272b are provided such that the rotation shaft centers face the upward direction in which the power transmission arm 726 applies a swinging force to the swinging member 202, and the main body portion. The deviation regulating rib 274, the fitting portion 213, and the lower surface 271a of the frame plate 271 that restrict the upward movement of the 201 are arranged so that the rotation shafts 211a and 211b with respect to the bearing holes 272a and 272b when the main body portion 201 is in the attachment / detachment position. By allowing insertion and departure, and restricting insertion and departure of the rotation shafts 211a and 211b with respect to the bearing holes 272a and 272b when the main body 201 is in the mounting position, the main body 201 is moved upward and the bearing. Since the movement of the rotating shafts 211a and 211b in the departure direction with respect to the holes 272a and 272b can be restricted by one restricting portion, the number of parts can be reduced. Or, the rotary shaft 211a, a 211b can be easily inserted and deviations with respect to the bearing section at the removable position.

  Further, the attachment portion 270 is provided with a deviation restriction rib 274 that restricts movement in a direction (left-right direction) different from the upward direction of the main body portion 201 when the main body portion 201 is attached. Since movement other than the direction is also restricted, the backlash of the main body 201 can be further suppressed.

  In this embodiment, the main body 201 is provided with the rotation shafts 211a and 211b and the attachment portion 270 is provided with the bearing holes 272a and 272b. However, the main body portion 201 is provided with the bearing holes 272a and 272b and the attachment portion 270 is rotated. The shafts 211a and 211b may be provided.

  Further, in this embodiment, the main body 201 is supported so as to be horizontally rotatable around the rotation shafts 211a and 211b facing the attachment portion 270 in the vertical direction, and can be attached by rotating to the attachment position. However, it may be supported by being pivotable about a pivot shaft that faces in the left-right direction and rotating to an attachment position.

  In the present embodiment, the main body 201 can be attached in a state where the main body 201 is supported so as to be horizontally rotatable around the rotation shafts 211a and 211b facing the attachment portion 270 in the vertical direction. The attachment method with respect to is arbitrary.

  Further, the hitting motor set 706 has a power transmission portion 727 of a power transmission arm 726 for transmitting a swinging force to the ball delivery surface 202a of the swinging member 202. When attached, the power transmission unit 727 comes into contact with the power transmission unit 727 and receives a swinging force from the power transmission unit 727. The power transmission unit 727 and the passive unit 202c swing in the same direction (front-rear direction). Since the power transmission unit 727 and the passive unit 202c are relatively moved in the same direction by being provided so as to be swingable about the dynamic shaft 725 and the swing shaft 220, the frictional resistance due to the sliding contact is reduced as much as possible. Wear can be suppressed by reducing the size.

  In this embodiment, the swing shaft 725 and the swing shaft 220 are disposed in the front-rear direction, but both may be disposed in the left-right direction. Further, the swinging shaft 725 and the swinging shaft 220 may be provided in a direction intersecting with each other. In such a case, power can be transmitted to the swinging member 202.

  In this embodiment, the swinging member 202 is provided with the ball delivery surface 202a as the movable supply portion and the passive portion 202c. However, the passive portion 202c that receives the power from the power transmission portion 727 of the power transmission arm 726 is provided. And the ball delivery surface 202a may be provided on separate members. That is, for example, the power from the power transmission unit 727 may be transmitted to the swinging member 202 indirectly via a passive member (not shown) provided with the passive unit 202c.

  Further, in the rectifier 200 of the present embodiment, the swinging member 202 provided movably with respect to the main body 201 is given upward by the power transmission arm 726 in conjunction with the firing operation of the hitting motor set 706. Depending on the driving power, the waiting game ball is switched between the ball sending position for sending the game ball to the launch position H and the standby position. Alternatively, it may be reciprocally oscillated by power applied in the right direction or the forward direction.

  That is, when power is applied in the downward direction in conjunction with the firing operation of the hitting motor set 706, the downward movement of the main body 201 with respect to the mounting portion 270 is restricted, and the left direction, right direction, front direction, rear direction When power is applied in the direction, movement of the main body 201 may be restricted at least in the direction in which power is applied (left direction, right direction, front direction, rear direction) with respect to the attachment portion 270.

  Further, in the case where power is applied in the upward direction like the swinging member 202, the downward movement of the main body 201 accompanying the downward movement when returning to the standby position may be regulated, By doing in this way, the backlash of the main-body part 201 can be suppressed more.

  Further, the rectifier 200 according to the present embodiment is applied with power in the upward direction in conjunction with the launch operation, so that the swinging member 202 swings upward from the standby position to the ball delivery position so that the game ball is The structure in which the balls are sent out one by one has been adopted, but the game balls may be sent out one by one by moving the ball delivery surface 202a from the standby position to the ball delivery position in the left-right or front-rear direction.

  Further, although the ball delivery surface 202a is provided so as to be able to reciprocately swing about the swing shaft 220 facing in the front-rear direction, it may be provided so as to be able to reciprocate linearly in the vertical direction, the left-right direction, and the front-rear direction. Good. Instead of the power transmission arm 726, power may be applied by a power transmission member capable of linear reciprocation.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, a return ball prevention device 500 may be provided with a cutting part and a movement restricting part.

  As shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, the return ball prevention device 500 can be attached to the end of the inner rail 402 that is erected on the inner side of the outer rail 401 provided on the outer periphery of the game area 7 to form the firing passage 720. The mounting support portion 501 is formed, and an opening / closing plate 502 provided on the mounting support portion 501 so as to be rotatable about a shaft member 503 facing in the front-rear direction.

  The attachment support portion 501 has a pair of insertion portions 504 into which the end portion of the inner rail 402 can be inserted on the front and rear sides, and is engaged with a locking hole 506 formed at the end portion of the inner rail 402. A removable elastic locking claw 505 is formed, and the elastic locking claw 505 is locked to the locking hole 506 by inserting the front and rear side edges at the end of the inner rail 402 into the insertion portion 504. Deviation from the inner rail 402 is regulated and attached to the inner rail 402.

  The open / close plate 502 is made of a horizontally long metal plate having a predetermined plate thickness (for example, about 1 mm, etc.), is formed by bending a predetermined portion, and is attached around a shaft member 503 facing in the front-rear direction. The support portion 501 is swingably provided.

  A balance weight 507 is provided on one end side of the opening / closing plate 502, and a distal end portion on the other end side is a notch groove that is formed in the front-rear width direction from two locations in the front-rear width direction toward the rotation center side and faces in the left-right direction. Thus, the central piece 521 and the front piece 522a and the rear piece 522b on the front and rear sides of the central piece 521 are divided. The front piece 522a and the rear piece 522b are inclined pieces that are gradually inclined downward toward the tip with respect to the central piece 521.

  The front end edge of the central piece 521 is formed in a curved shape that inclines toward the rotation center side from the center position in the front-rear direction toward the front side and the rear side, respectively. The front edge of the front piece 522a is formed in a curved shape that is inclined toward the center of rotation from the center position in the front-rear direction toward the front side and the rear side, respectively.

  Therefore, a rightward substantially V-shaped groove is formed at a position corresponding to the cut groove at the tip of the opening / closing plate 502. As a result, the opening at the open end side of the cut groove widens in the front-rear width direction, so that the later-described yarn is easily guided by these edges. On the other hand, the front edge side of the central piece 521 and the rear edge side of the front piece 522a and the rear edge side of the central piece 521 and the front edge side of the rear piece 522b are inclined in a direction away from each other toward the front end portion. The pair of matching edges form a substantially V-shaped cut groove facing right in front view. In other words, since the opening at the open end side of the cut groove widens in the vertical width direction, the yarn T is easily guided by these edges.

  As shown in FIG. 28, the return ball prevention device 500 configured as described above is provided such that the shaft center of the shaft member 503 is substantially orthogonal to the board surface. That is, the opening / closing plate 502 is provided so as to stand up with respect to the game board surface and to extend along the moving direction of the game ball.

  Specifically, the opening / closing plate 502 is provided so as to be rotatable between a closing position where the connecting portion 410 is closed and an open position where the connecting portion 410 is opened. In addition, the opening / closing plate 502 is held in the standing position at the closed position by the weight of the balance weight 507, so that the connecting portion 410 is in a closed state and the game ball collides against the weight of the balance weight 507. When the opening / closing plate 502 is pushed down and tilted to the lower position, the connecting portion 410 is opened. Further, when the open / close plate 502 is tilted to the open position by the game ball, the pachinko ball is rotated by its own weight and returned to the closed position after passing the pachinko ball.

  By forming a cutting groove as a cutting part and a movement restricting part at the tip part of such an opening / closing plate 502, one end is held as the other end of the thread T attached to the game ball as an illegal act. Even when the ball BP with thread is launched by the launching device and is illegally entered into the game area 7 from the launch passage 720 via the connecting portion 410, not only the tension of the thread T is generated by the weight of the game ball but also the thread T By repeating the pulling back of T, the thread T is easily cut or restricted by the cutting groove, so that it is possible to prevent an illegal act by the threaded ball BP.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the rented balls and the paid-out prize balls are the pachinko gaming machines 1 configured to be touchable by the player, but for example, a predetermined number of games The ball is enclosed inside the gaming machine so that it can be circulated, and the number of loaned balls lent out in response to a loan request from the player and the number of prize balls awarded in response to winnings are added, while the pachinko used in the game The present invention can also be applied to a so-called enclosed game machine in which the number of balls is subtracted and stored.

1 Pachinko machine 103 Lower door frame 200 Rectifier 202 Oscillating member 203a Ball passage portion 205 Outlet 206 Standby passage surface 207a First outflow passage surface 207b Second outflow passage surfaces 230 to 232 First to third curved portions 246 Notch portion 246a , 246b Deviation restriction surface 250 First cutting portion 260 Second cutting portion 251, 261 Cutting blade portion 252, 262 Cutting groove 706 Hitting ball motor set 720 Firing passage 1028 Cutout recess 1031 Firing ball guide hole 1122 Standby ball guiding passage

Claims (2)

A gaming machine comprising: a launching device for launching a game medium toward a game area formed on the game board; and a guide passage for guiding the game medium to the launching device,
The guide passage is
It has a curved part that bends the guiding direction of the game medium,
Provided inside the curved portion is a cutting portion comprising a first inclined side and a second inclined side for cutting a linear foreign object extending into the guide passage from the game medium that has entered the game area,
At both ends of the cutting part, a deviation regulating part for regulating deviation of the foreign substance from the cutting part is provided,
The gaming machine, wherein the cutting portion is provided so that a game medium passing through the guide passage cannot be contacted. A gaming machine comprising: a launching device for launching a game medium toward a game area formed on the game board; and a guide passage for guiding the game medium to the launching device,
The guide passage is
It has a curved part that bends the guiding direction of the game medium,
The first inclined side, the second inclined side, the first inclined side, and the first inclined side that restrict the movement of the linear foreign substance extending into the guide path from the game medium that has entered the game area inside the curved portion . A movement restricting portion comprising a notch groove cut between two inclined sides is provided,
At both ends of the movement restricting portion, a deviation restricting portion for restricting deviation of the foreign matter from the movement restricting portion is provided,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the movement restricting unit is provided so that a game medium passing through the guide passage cannot be contacted.

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