JP6297947B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a game is played by a game ball flowing down a game area defined on a board surface of a game board.

  A pachinko machine, which is a typical gaming machine, has a frame-shaped decorative member (so-called center accessory) disposed at a substantially central position of a gaming area defined by an area partitioning section disposed on the surface of the gaming board. In addition, a display device such as a liquid crystal type or a drum type that displays a plurality of symbols in a variably displayed manner through the opening of the frame-shaped decorative member is exposed from the rear, and the frame-shaped decoration on the game board is displayed. Many proposals have been made to arrange a starting prize device that starts fluctuation in the symbol display device by winning a pachinko ball (game ball) or a special prize device that opens at the time of a big hit at the lower position of the member. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1). In this type of pachinko machine, pachinko balls launched into the game area gradually flow down due to their own weight while bouncing off by contact with game nails and windmills implanted in the game area, and in the process of flowing down the game area By winning the start winning device, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out, and various game effects such as a reach effect accompanying a symbol change effect on the symbol display device are made, and the symbol is displayed on the symbol display device. When the combination is stopped, a so-called jackpot is generated, and the special prize-winning device is opened to obtain a large number of prize balls.

  Also, in the pachinko machine, when a specific condition such as a big hit or a probability variation occurs, the so-called “pachinko ball” is launched in the game area defined on the right side of the frame-shaped decorative member by increasing the hitting force. There is a game that is configured to play a game by “right-handed”, and the game is improved by allowing a player who tends to be passive to play an active game.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-323430

  In recent pachinko machines, a large-sized symbol display device is arranged on the game board for the purpose of increasing the diversification and impact of the symbol variation effect performed by the symbol display device and increasing the fun of the game. The tendency to become stronger. Along with this, the frame-shaped decorative member in which the opening that exposes the display surface of the symbol display device to the front side is also enlarged, and is defined by the frame-shaped decorative member and the area partition portion disposed on the game board. There is a tendency that the game area where pachinko balls can flow down becomes narrower. In particular, in a pachinko machine in which the right hand is performed, a game area defined on the right side of the frame-shaped decorative member is narrowed due to an increase in the size of the frame-shaped decorative member, and a winning device arranged in the game area, etc. It is pointed out that the size, shape, etc. of the game parts are limited and the degree of freedom of arrangement is also reduced. In addition, when the game area is narrowed, the space for installing the game nail is limited, and the movement of the pachinko ball flowing down the game area becomes monotonous, resulting in a problem that the fun of the game is reduced. Although the game area can be expanded by increasing the size of the game board itself, it is necessary to increase the external dimensions of the pachinko machine that holds the game board. However, since the size of pachinko machines that can be installed on the frame of the game store is limited, there is a limit to increasing the size of the game board, and it is difficult to expand the game area.

  In addition, decorative bodies and effect devices arranged in the front frame tend to be larger. Here, when the front frame production device etc. reaches the inside of the window opening in the front frame and overlaps the front side of the game board facing the front side through the window, it is installed in the non-game area provided at the peripheral part of the game board The special-figure indicator that has been made is shifted toward the center of the game board so that the visual recognition is not hindered by a production device or the like. In this way, the game area is also narrowed by shifting the special figure display.

  That is, the present invention has been proposed in view of the above-described problems inherent in the conventional technology, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can widely use the front surface of a gaming board. And

In order to overcome the above-mentioned problems and achieve the intended purpose, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present application is
In a gaming machine comprising a main body member (12) on which a gaming board (20) is disposed, and a front member (13) disposed on the front side of the main body member (12) and constituting the front side of the machine,
The game board (20)
An area partition (50, 54) that is arranged on the front surface of the game board (20) and that defines a game area (20a) in which a game ball can flow down;
It is defined between inner and outer rails (51, 52) disposed on one side of the game board in the area partition part (50), and fired from below the game board (20). A launch path (20b) for receiving a game ball and guiding it to the upper side of the game area (20a);
Game information display means arranged in a non-game area outside the outer rail (51) defining the launch passage (20b) on the lower front side of one side of the game board (20) and capable of displaying game information (70) and
The front member (13)
The game area of the game board (20) defined by the front decorations (26, 27, 28, 35) provided on the front member (13) and disposed on the rear side of the front member (13) ( 20a) a visible part (25) formed so as to be visible from the front side;
An information display section (76) provided below the one side portion of the visible section (25) in correspondence with the game information display means (70) and making the game information display means (70) visible from the front side; With
The game board (20) is disposed on the lower front side of the other side part, and includes a panel surface decoration member (54) facing the front side from the visible part (25),
The front decoration part (27) provided on one side of the front member (13) is formed so as to overlap the front side of a partial range of the launch passage (20b) ,
The front member (13) includes a decorative body (80, 81) extending to the center side of the gaming area (20a) on one side upper side and the other side upper side, and on the other side lower side. A rendering device (40) disposed below the visible part (25) and at least partially overlapping the front side of the panel decoration member (54),
The front decoration part (35) is formed by an edge part extending so as to be recessed outward from the center part of the game area (20a) from the edge part defining the visible part (25) on the lower side of one side part. , Formed to partition the information display part (76),
The effect device (40) includes an operation button (42) that protrudes upward from the button opening (38a) of the device decoration cover (38) and can be operated by the player, and is an initial operation button (42) that is not operated. The gist is that a part of the operation button (42) and a part of the device decoration cover (38) overlap with the front side of the panel surface decoration member (54) .
According to the first aspect of the present invention, the game information display means is provided in the non-game area by effectively utilizing the non-game area generated outside the outer rail defining the launch passage in the game board. for non-gaming regions of the firing passage opposite the board, setting such effect device or decorations on the front member so as to overlap on the front side, not interfere with the viewing of the game information display means, the It is possible to avoid the game area from becoming narrow on the opposite side of the launch passage. In addition, a wide gaming area can be secured on the opposite side of the game board from the launch passage. Thereby, the freedom degree which arrange | positions game parts, a game nail, etc. with respect to a game board can be improved.
Moreover, since the information display part is divided by the edge part extended outside rather than the edge part which divides a visible part in a front decoration part, it can make a game information display means easy to visually recognize.
In addition, the board decoration member disposed on the lower front surface of the other side of the game board can be made difficult to view by the effect device.

In the invention which concerns on Claim 2, the installation part (59) opened to the front side is dented in the front side of the one side part outside the outer rail (51) in the game board (20) ( 58) is provided, and the front side of the game information display means (70) housed in the installation portion (59) is a protective cover that allows the game information displayed on the game information display means (70) to be visually recognized. 60)
The game information display means (70) is mounted with a box-shaped display body (71) and an information light emitter (72) that is housed in the box-shaped display body (71) and constitutes a display unit for displaying game information. And a substrate that is
The game information display means (70) includes a plurality of elastic shock absorbers (75) attached to a box-shaped display body (71), a rear wall of the installation portion (59), the protective cover (60), The gist of the present invention is that it is accommodated in the installation part (59) in a state of being sandwiched from the front and rear .
According to the invention of claim 2, there is a viscoelastic buffer between the lower board surface decoration member and the game information display means, and the lower board surface decoration member is attached to the game information display means by the buffer. Vibrations and shocks are not transmitted from. One side of the game board is vibrated by the game ball passing through the launch passage, but even if the game information display means is disposed outside the launch passage and in close proximity to the launch passage, it vibrates due to the presence of the buffer. Is not easily transmitted to the game information display means. Thereby, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of failure such as disconnection in the game information display means.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, the front surface of the gaming board can be widely used.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine which concerns on the Example of this invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing the pachinko machine of the embodiment with the front frame opened with respect to the middle frame, and various game parts disposed inside the front protection plate of the front frame and the area partition portion in the game board And game information display means are omitted. It is a front view which expands and shows the principal part of the pachinko machine of an Example. It is a perspective view which decomposes | disassembles and shows the principal part of the front frame of an Example. It is a perspective view which decomposes | disassembles and shows the member attached to the front side of the front frame installation base | substrate of an Example. It is a front view which shows the game board of an Example. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the state which isolate | separated the lower left board surface decoration member and the game information display means from the game board of an Example from the front side. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the state which isolate | separated the lower left board surface decoration member and game information display means of the Example from the rear side. It is sectional drawing explaining the attachment structure to the lower left board surface decoration member of the game information display means of an Example. It is a front view which expands and shows the upper part of the pachinko machine of an Example. It is a front view which shows the game board of the example of a change.

  Next, a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings by way of preferred embodiments. In the embodiment, a pachinko machine P that plays a game using a pachinko ball as a game ball will be described as an example. In the following description, “front”, “rear”, “left”, and “right” refer to the pachinko machine 10 as viewed from the front side (player side) as shown in FIG.

(Pachinko machine)
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment is formed as a rectangular frame that opens in front and rear, and is used as a fixed frame that is installed in a vertical position on an installation frame base (not shown) of a game store. A middle frame 12 as a main body frame (main body member) that holds the game board 20 detachably is assembled to the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11 through hinges 32 and 33 so that the game board 20 can be opened and closed. A symbol display device (not shown) capable of variably displaying various symbols is detachably disposed on the back side of the. In addition, on the front side of the middle frame 12, there is a window that opens front and rear with a plate-shaped fluoroscopic protective member 17 (see FIG. 4) formed of a glass plate that transparently protects the game board 20 or a transparent synthetic resin material. A front frame (front member) 13 is assembled as a decorative frame configured to cover the (visible part) 25 so as to be opened and closed via hinges 32 and 33. Each of the outer frame 11, the middle frame 12, and the middle frame 12 and the front frame 13 has a locking mechanism (not shown) provided on the side (open end) opposite to the hinges 32 and 33. Are held in a closed state, and can be opened by an unlocking operation from the front side of the pachinko machine 10 with a key. An upper ball receiving tray 14 and a lower ball receiving tray 15 for storing pachinko balls are provided at a lower position on the front surface of the front frame 13 so as to be spaced apart from each other in the vertical direction. Is configured to be openable and closable with respect to the middle frame 12. In addition, as the symbol display device, various symbols such as a liquid crystal display device in which a liquid crystal panel capable of displaying various symbols is accommodated in a housing case, a drum-type symbol display device, a dot matrix-type symbol display device, and the like are stopped and variably displayed. Possible various known symbol display devices can be employed.

  As shown in FIG. 1, an operation handle 16 for operating a ball striking device 18 disposed on the middle frame 12 is provided at the lower right front portion of the pachinko machine 10. The operation handle 16 includes an operation lever 16a urged in the left rotation direction. When the player rotates the operation lever 16a to rotate right, the ball hitting device 18 (see FIG. 2) is operated. Actuated, the pachinko balls stored in the upper ball tray 14 are fired one by one toward the game area 20 a of the game board 20. Here, the hitting force of the pachinko ball by the hitting ball launching device 18 changes in strength according to the turning amount of the operation lever 16a, and the player adjusts the turning amount of the operation lever 16a. The launch position (arrival position) of the pachinko ball to the game area 20a can be arbitrarily changed. In the embodiment, the operation handle 16 is provided in the lower right part of the front surface of the front frame 13. However, the operation handle 16 may be provided in the middle frame 12, a ball tray or the like. In the embodiment, the upper and lower ball trays are provided on the front frame 13. However, one or both of the upper and lower ball trays may be assembled to the front surface of the middle frame 12 so as to be individually openable and closable. It is also possible to have a configuration in which only one ball tray is provided.

(Inner frame)
As shown in FIG. 2, the middle frame 12 includes an upper frame portion that forms an upper edge, a lower frame portion that forms a lower edge and on which a ball hitting device 18 and the like are installed, and a left frame portion that forms a left edge. And a right frame portion forming a right edge, and the whole is formed in a rectangular frame shape that matches the opening of the outer frame 11. The middle frame 12 is provided with a game board holding portion 19 on which the game board 20 can be detachably installed from the front side, and a ball striking device 18 is disposed in front of the lower frame portion of the middle frame 12. The middle frame 12 is supported by the outer frame 11 via upper and lower hinges H1 and H2 provided at the upper left and lower left of the outer frame. The middle frame 12 is centered on the left end with respect to the outer frame 11. It can be opened and closed. The middle frame 12 may be formed by integrally molding the upper, lower, left and right frame portions.

(Front frame)
As shown in FIG. 4, the front frame 13 is formed in a plate shape that substantially matches the outer shape of the middle frame 12 and has a front frame base member 22 in which a window 25 that opens in the front-rear direction is opened. And a front frame installation base 24 fixed to the lower front side of the frame base member 22. On the front side of the upper frame portion 22a extending to the upper side of the window 25 in the front frame base member 22, there is an upper front decorative portion (front decorative portion) 26 formed in a substantially box shape that bulges forward and opens to the rear side. Is attached. Further, on the front side of the left frame portion 22b extending to the left side of the window 25 in the front frame base member 22, a left front decoration portion (front member) that is formed in a substantially box shape that bulges forward and opens to the rear side. The front decoration part 27 provided on one side part side is attached. Further, on the front side of the right frame portion 22c extending to the right side of the window 25 in the front frame base member 22, a right front decoration portion (front decoration) formed in a substantially box shape that bulges forward and opens to the rear side. Part) 28 is attached. In the front frame base member 22, a front frame light emitting substrate on which a plurality of front frame light emitters 30 (see FIG. 4) capable of irradiating light are mounted on the upper and left and right frame portions 22a, 22b, and 22c. Each of them is arranged so that light emitted from the front frame light emitter 30 can emit light in predetermined areas of the decorative portions 26, 27, and 29 that cover the front sides of the frame portions 22a, 22b, and 22c. In addition, two sound output portions S1 and S2 are disposed at the upper corner of the front frame base member 22 so as to be separated from each other on the left and right sides (see FIG. 1), and the upper speakers provided in these sound output portions S1 and S2 The unit 23 outputs various sounds such as sound effects related to the game. The upper speaker unit 23 includes an upper speaker 23a and an upper enclosure 23b to which the upper speaker 23a is attached (see FIG. 4).

(Front frame base)
As shown in FIG. 5, the front frame mounting base 24 is a plate-like member formed in substantially the same outer shape as the lower frame portion 22 d extending below the window 25 in the front frame base member 22. It is fixed to the front side of the lower frame portion 22d by screwing from the rear side of the frame portion 34d. The front frame installation base 24 is provided with a dish-shaped upper sphere storage portion 31 that defines a portion for storing pachinko spheres in the upper sphere tray 14 on the upper left side of the front surface. A dish-shaped lower sphere storage part 32 that defines a part for storing pachinko balls in the ball tray 15 is attached. Further, the front frame installation base 24 is made of a metal that supports an operation effect device (effect device) 40 (see FIG. 1) disposed on the left side of the upper ball tray 14 in the front frame 13 on the upper right side of the front surface. The device base is attached. A lower speaker unit 34 is disposed on the front surface of the front frame mounting base 24 in the lower side of the mounting base 33 and in a space between the lower sphere storage unit 43 and the operation handle 16. From 34, various sounds such as sound effects relating to games are output. The lower speaker unit 34 includes a lower speaker 34a and a lower enclosure 34b to which the lower speaker 34a is attached. Further, the operation handle 16 is attached to the front frame mounting base 24 on the lower right side of the front surface thereof.

  As shown in FIG. 5, a lower front decorative portion (front decorative portion) 35 is attached to the upper edge portion of the front frame installation base 24. The lower front decoration part 35 is provided so as to extend to the rear side of the upper sphere storage part 31, and decorates the upper part of the rear wall of the upper sphere tray 14, and also decorates the left side of the lower edge of the window 25. doing. An upper ball tray decorative cover 36 is attached to the front frame mounting base 24 so as to cover the front side of the upper ball storage portion 31, and the upper ball tray decorative cover 36 constitutes a front design surface of the upper ball tray 14. ing. A lower ball tray decorative cover 37 is attached to the front frame mounting base 24 so as to cover the front side of the lower sphere storage portion 32 and the lower speaker unit 34, and the lower side ball tray decorative cover 37 is used to design the front surface of the lower ball tray 15. Is configured. Furthermore, a device decoration cover 38 is attached to the front frame installation base 24 so as to cover the front side of the operation effect device 40, and this device decoration cover 38 constitutes a design surface of the lower right portion of the front frame 13. As described above, the window 25 is basically surrounded by the upper and left front decoration parts 26, 27, and 28 and is basically surrounded by the lower front decoration part 35 and the apparatus decoration cover 38 at the lower side. It has been broken.

(Operation effect device)
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, an operation effect device 40 including an operation button 42 that can be pressed is disposed on the left side of the upper ball tray 14 in the front frame 13. The operation button 42 is disposed on the front side of the front frame 13 where the player's hand can reach, and can be operated by the player. The operation button 42 is a large design body that protrudes from the upper surface of the upper ball tray 14 through the button opening 38a provided in the upper part of the apparatus decoration cover 38 and reciprocates up and down, and in an initial state where no operation is performed. , And extends from the lower side of the window 25 toward the inside of the opening of the window 25. In other words, the operation effect device 40 is configured such that a part of the operation buttons 42 in the initial state overlaps the opening inside of the window 25 in the front-rear relationship, and the operation buttons 42 face the game board 20 through the window 25. It is comprised so that it may overlap with the front side (refer FIG. 3). Further, the operation effect device 40 includes a light emitting means (not shown), and the operation button 42 and the device decoration cover 38 that surrounds the operation effect device 40 can be decorated with light emission. In the embodiment, the upper portion of the device decoration cover 38 that forms the periphery of the operation effect device 40 is disposed so as to cover the inside of the opening of the window 25, and the device decoration cover 38 is disposed on the front side of the game board 20 facing the window 25. The top of is overlapping. Then, the operation effect device 40 operates the operation button 29 to play the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 (a state in which an effect for selecting an effect type is performed, a state in which an effect is changed by an operation change system effect, a demonstration effect mode, etc.) Depending on the game, various game effects (effect type selection effects, operation change effects, battle effects, etc.) can be executed.

(Game board)
As shown in FIG. 6, the game board 20 is provided with region partition portions 50 and 54 on the front surface (board surface) of a substantially rectangular plate member formed of a veneer material or a synthetic resin material. Pachinko balls launched from the ball striking device 18 disposed in the middle frame 12 are launched into a substantially circular game region 20a defined by the region partition portions 50 and 54. In addition, the game board 20 is provided with mounting holes (not shown) penetrating in the front-rear direction at appropriate positions, and game board installation parts are attached to the respective mounting holes from the front side, and the game area 20a has a maximum position. At the lower position, an out port 21 for discharging a pachinko ball launched into the game area 20a is provided. The game board 20 of the embodiment has a frame-shaped decorative body 44, also called a center role, in which a display opening (opening) 44a that opens in the front and rear is formed in a mounting opening that opens at the approximate center of the game area 20a. The display surface G of the symbol display device faces the front side of the game board 20 through the display opening 44a of the frame-shaped decorative body 44. The frame-shaped decorative body 44 is formed in a bowl shape projecting forward from the board surface of the game board 20, and guides the pachinko balls launched into the game area 20 a to flow down to the right or left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 44. It has come to be able to do. The game board 20 is provided with a large number of game nails in the game area 20a, and on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 44, a so-called “windmill” that rotates with the contact of a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a. The rotation guide member, also referred to as “,” is rotatably supported, and the flow direction changes irregularly when the pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a contacts the game nail or the rotation guide member. Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the game board 20 has various winning parts (starting winning parts 45 and 46, special winning parts 47 </ b> A and 47 </ b> B, normal winning parts) that can win pachinko balls as the game board installation parts. 48, gate part 49, etc.) and various game board installation parts such as decorative parts are provided, and the pachinko ball launched into the game area 20a wins the winning part, so that the big hit game advantageous to the player The desired game is performed by determining whether or not to cause a special game state such as the above, and paying out a predetermined number of prize balls. Specifically, a start winning portion 45, 46 where a hit determination is made when a pachinko ball is entered (winning), or a special winning portion where the pachinko ball can enter (win) when a special gaming state occurs 47A, 47B, and opening of whether or not to open the winning opening when the pachinko ball is entered when the second starting winning section 46 as a variable starting winning section that can open and close the winning opening as the starting winning section is provided. A gate portion 49 where the determination is performed is disposed on the game board 20. Further, on the back side of the game board 20, there is provided an installation member (none of which is shown) on which various effecting means such as a movable effecting device and a light emitting effecting device are arranged, and the display of the symbol display device The production means is configured to be adapted to the above.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the game board 20 is provided with a first start winning portion 45 having a first start winning opening that always opens upward at a position below the frame-shaped decorative body 44. A first special winning portion 47A having a special winning opening is attached to the right side position of the first starting winning portion 45, and a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a wins a position above the first special winning portion 47A. A second special winning portion 47B having a possible special winning opening is disposed. The game area 20a of the game board 20 according to the embodiment includes a first ball flow path for causing the left pachinko ball to flow down the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 44, and a right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 44. And a second sphere flow path through which the water flows down. In the game board 20 of the embodiment, the first start winning portion 45 is disposed at a position where the pachinko ball that is guided by the flow down the first ball flow path is likely to win, and the flow guide is provided through the second ball flow path. The special winning portions 47A and 47B are arranged at positions where the incoming pachinko balls are easy to win. Further, a gate portion 49 through which a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a (second ball flow path) can pass is disposed above the second special winning portion 47B in the game board 20.

(First start prize section, second start prize section)
The first start winning portion 45 is provided in the game area 20a so that the first start winning opening is always opened upward, and is a normally open type in which pachinko balls flowing down the game area 20a of the game board 20 can win. It is a winning device. On the other hand, the second start winning section 46 includes an opening / closing member that opens and closes a second start winning opening that opens in the game area 20a (second ball flow path), and is driven by driving a solenoid (not shown) as a driving means. By operating the opening and closing member, the second start winning opening is configured to open and close. Each of the first and second start winning units 45 and 46 includes a start winning ball detection sensor (not shown) that detects a pachinko ball that has won a corresponding start winning opening, and is disposed on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. It is wired to a control device (not shown). A ball payout device (not shown) so that the control device pays out a predetermined number (for example, 3) of prize balls as a detection signal for detecting a pachinko ball is input from the start winning ball detection sensor to the control device. Is set to control. Also, along with the input of the winning detection signal from the starting winning ball detection sensor to the control device, the control device acquires various winning information (various random information such as random numbers for judgment per special figure), and the acquired winning information Based on the special drawing, a lottery (a big hit determination or a small hit determination) is executed. Based on the result of the lottery per special figure, the symbol variation effect is executed on the display surface G of the symbol display device, and the special symbol variation display is executed in the game information display means 70 described later. ing. When the determination result of the hit determination is affirmative (big hit or small hit), the predetermined hit display is displayed on the display surface G of the symbol display device or the game information display means 70 in a definite stop manner, which is advantageous to the player. A hit game (a big hit game or a small hit game) is given.

(Special Prize Division)
The special winning portions 47A and 47B are provided with an opening / closing member 47a for opening and closing a special winning opening that opens in the game area 20a. The opening / closing member 47a is driven by driving a second solenoid (not shown) as a driving means. The special winning opening is opened and closed by operating. Each of the special winning units 47A and 47B includes a special winning ball detection sensor (not shown) that detects a pachinko ball that has won a special winning opening. The special winning ball detection sensor inputs a winning detection signal to the control device. Accordingly, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.

  Here, the jackpot game is set to start after a predetermined jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a result of the special figure variation display on the game information display means 70, and is set according to the type of the winning jackpot symbol. The big hit game is completed by executing a predetermined number of round games. In the round game, the pachinko ball can win a special winning opening by opening and closing the opening / closing member 47a of the special winning portion 47A (47B) with a predetermined opening / closing pattern determined for each round game. In the current pachinko machine 10, it is possible to execute a maximum of 16 round games per big hit game, and the number of round games corresponding to the type of the big hit symbol selected (hereinafter round) The number of times) is arbitrarily set for each pachinko machine 10 within a range of 1 to 16 times. Here, one round game is finished when a specified number of pachinko balls (for example, 10) win a special winning opening or when a specified time (round time) has elapsed since the start of each round game. Is set. The small hit game is set to start after a predetermined small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the game information display means 70 as a result of the special figure variation display, and according to the type of the small hit symbol selected. The opening / closing member 47a of the special winning portion 47A (47B) is opened and closed with a predetermined opening / closing pattern, so that the pachinko ball can win a special winning opening. The small hit game ends when a specified number (for example, 10) of pachinko balls win a special winning opening or when the opening / closing member 47a of the special winning portion 47A (47B) opens and closes in a predetermined opening / closing pattern. Set to do.

  The gate unit 49 is provided with a gate sensor that detects a pachinko ball that has passed through the gate unit 49, and the gate sensor is connected to a control device disposed on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. . As the detection signal is input from the gate sensor to the control device, the control device acquires various types of winning information (random numbers for determining the number of universal symbols), and based on the acquired winning information, Determination) is performed. As a result of the lottery per common figure, the solenoid of the second start winning portion 46 is driven and controlled so that the opening / closing member opens and closes in the case of the common figure. That is, the control device of the embodiment functions as a normal hit determination unit that determines whether to open or close the opening / closing member of the second start winning opening based on the detection of the pachinko ball by the gate sensor.

(Region section)
As shown in FIG. 6, on the front surface of the board member of the game board 20, a first area that is formed in a substantially arc shape that is recessed leftward (projected rightward) and that defines the left side of the game area 20a. A partition portion 50 and a second region partition portion 54 that is formed in a substantially arc shape that is recessed rightward (convex to the left) and that defines the right side portion of the game region 20a are disposed. A substantially circular gaming area 20 a is defined by the area dividing section 50 and the second area dividing section 54.

(First area section)
As shown in FIG. 6, the first region partition 50 is composed of an outer rail 51 and an inner rail 52 that are formed in an arc shape with different curvatures, and between the outer rail 51 and the inner rail 52. A launch passage 20b through which a sphere can pass is defined. The outer rail 51 of the embodiment is formed by curving a strip-shaped metal thin plate in an arc shape, and extends from the vicinity of the lower end portion on the left side of the game board 20 to the vicinity of the upper end portion on the right side. . Further, the inner rail 52 of the embodiment is formed of a strip-shaped resin member curved in an arc shape, and extends from the vicinity of the lower end portion in the central portion of the game board 20 to the vicinity of the upper end portion on the left side. The launch passage 20b opens downward from the center of the lower end of the game board 20 to the left side, and extends to the left as it goes upward from the lower opening, and then goes to the right as it goes upward at a substantially central part in the vertical direction of the game board 20. It is formed by an arcuate path that switches so as to extend in the direction, and is open on the upper left side inside the game area 20a. The launch passage 20b receives the pachinko ball launched from the hitting ball launcher 18 from the lower opening of the launch passage 20b, and guides the pachinko ball to be launched to the upper left position in the game area 20a. In the following description, in the first area partition 50 (the outer rail 51 and the inner rail 52), a part that defines the game area 20a may be referred to as an area defining surface. In the embodiment, the out port 21 is integrally formed at the lower end of the inner rail 52.

(Second area section)
As shown in FIG. 6, the second area partition 54 is configured as a board decoration member disposed on the right side of the game board 20, and is formed at the inner edge of the second area partition 54. The game area 20a is defined by the curved surface. Here, the curved surface of the second region partitioning portion 54 is formed in a curved shape that is recessed in an arc shape to the right, and is connected to the upper right end portion of the outer rail 51 at the upper end portion of the curved surface. The lower end portion of the inner rail 52 is connected to the lower right end portion of the inner rail 52. In other words, the curved surface of the second region partition 54 functions as a region defining surface that defines a substantially circular gaming region 20 a on the surface of the gaming board 20. Further, the second area partition 54 is formed so as to cover substantially the entire right outer position of the game area 20 a on the game board 20, and the second area partition 54 is outside the right side of the game board 20. The non-game area is decorated. In addition, a sticker L on which management information such as the manufacturer name, model name, and management number of the pachinko machine 10 is displayed is attached to the second area partition 54 at the lower part located in the non-game area at the lower right corner. A certificate sticking area 55 is provided. The second area partition 54 is configured to protrude at the same height as the protrusion height of the first area partition 50 from the game board 20.

  As shown in FIG. 6, since the gaming board 20 has a substantially circular gaming area 20a formed on the front surface of a substantially rectangular plate member, there is a non-game area at each corner of the plate member. Has occurred. The game board 20 is provided with an attachment receiving portion 56 that is sandwiched between the fixed attachment piece T1 and the movable attachment piece T2 when attached to the game board holding portion 19 of the middle frame 12 at the corner of the plate member that becomes a non-game area. In addition, board decoration members 54, 57, and 58 are disposed in the non-game area, and the non-game area is decorated by the board decoration members. Here, the game board 20 has the second area partitioning portion 54 as a panel decoration member that defines the right side of the game area 20a in the non-game areas at the upper right corner and the lower right corner as described above. It is arranged. Further, on the front surface of the board member of the game board 20, an upper left board surface decoration member 57 is disposed in a non-game area at the upper left corner so as to cover almost the entire area except for the mounting receiving part 56, and the lower left corner. In the non-game area, the lower left panel decoration member 58 is disposed so as to cover almost the entire area excluding the attachment receiving portion 56. Thus, in the pachinko machine 10, one side of the launch side where the launch passage 20b for launching the pachinko ball into the game area 20 is disposed is the left side, and the other side opposite to this is the right side. Yes.

(Upper left panel decoration)
As shown in FIG. 6, the upper left board surface decoration member 57 is disposed on the front side of the board member of the game board 20, located outside the portion of the outer rail 51 that extends to the upper left side. The upper left panel decoration member 57 is formed such that its inner edge extends along the curvature of the outer rail 51. The upper left panel decoration member 57 is such that the inner edge portion and other portions along the outer rail 51 are aligned with the front end of the outer rail 51 and the front surface position, except for a part of the upper portion recessed stepwise toward the rear. It is configured.

(Lower left panel decoration)
As shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, the left lower board surface decoration member 58 is located on the outer side of the portion extending to the lower side of the left side portion of the outer rail 51 and is disposed on the front surface of the board member of the game board 20. . The lower left panel decoration member 58 is formed such that its inner edge extends along the curvature of the outer rail 51. Further, the upper left panel decoration member 57 is configured such that the inner edge portion and other portions along the outer rail 51 are aligned with the front end of the outer rail 51 and the front surface position except for a stepped portion provided at the center of the left outer edge. Has been. The lower left board decoration member 58 is fitted with a plurality of installation bosses 58a provided so as to protrude rearward on the rear surface in installation holes 20c formed in the board member of the game board 20, and the front surface of the board member. Attached to. The lower left panel decoration member 58 is provided with game information display means 70 capable of displaying various game information determined by the control device, and corresponds to the game information display means 70 below the left side of the window 25. The game information displayed on the game information display means 70 can be viewed from the front side of the pachinko machine 10 through the information window (information display unit) 76 provided in this way. That is, the lower left board decoration member 58 also serves as an installation member for installing the game information display means 70. Here, the lower left board surface decoration member 58 is provided with an installation portion 59 for installing the game information display means 70 at a position below the center in the vertical direction (that is, a lower position of the non-game area in the game board 20). The front side of the game information display means 70 stored in the installation part 59 is covered with a protective cover 60. Note that the protective cover 60 is configured to transmit light, and the game information displayed on the game information display means 70 can be visually recognized through the protective cover 60. Here, the protective cover 60 is formed to have an outer shape that matches the opening shape of the front opening of the installation portion 59 and is configured to fit into the front opening of the installation portion 59. 59, the front surface of the protective cover 60 is located on the same plane as the front surface of the lower left panel decoration member 58.

(Game information display means)
As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the game information display means 70 is configured as a unit having a box-shaped display main body 71 having a space inside, and the box-shaped display main body 71 has an inside. A plurality of information light emitters 72 mounted on the front surface of a stored substrate (not shown), and a plurality of 7-segment displays 73 mounted on the front surface of the substrate. The box-shaped display main body 71 is formed in a horizontally long shape extending in the left and right directions. The box-shaped display main body 70 has openings on the front wall thereof corresponding to the plurality of information light emitters 72, and the light emission of each information light emitter 72 can be individually recognized through the openings. It has become. The game information display means 70 is arranged in the right range of the box-shaped display main body 71, and a plurality of information light emitters 72 and a 7-segment display 73 are arranged. In the embodiment, three 7-segment displays 73 are arranged side by side. In addition, a plurality of information light emitters 72 are arranged in a predetermined pattern on the upper and right sides of the three 7-segment displays 73. In the pachinko machine 10, a display unit described later composed of an information light emitter 72 and a 7-segment display 73 in the game information display means 70 is adjacent to the outer rail 51 in the lower part of the non-game area in the lower left corner of the game board 20. Are arranged. In the protective cover 60, a display portion opening 60a is formed corresponding to the right side portion where the display portion is provided in the game information display means, and the display portion opening is formed in an opening shape corresponding to the right side portion. The right part fits in 60a, and the front surface of the right part and the front surface of the protective cover 60 are aligned.

(Attachment structure of game information display means)
As shown in FIG. 9, the game information display means 70 includes a shock absorber 75 mounted on a box-shaped display main body 71, an installation portion 59 of a left lower panel decoration member 58 that houses the game information display means 70, and this The front opening of the installation portion 59 is closed and held between the protective cover 60 covering the front side of the game information display means 70. The game information display means 70 is installed on the lower left panel decoration member 58 with only the elastic shock absorber 75 basically contacting the lower lower panel decoration member 58. The left lower panel surface decorative member 58 is formed with a concave shape in which the installation portion 59 is opened to the front side at a position lower than the central portion in the vertical direction, and a mounting boss 61 protruding forward from the bottom wall of the installation portion 59. A plurality are formed. In the embodiment, the mounting bosses 61 are provided at three positions, that is, a position spaced left and right at the lower portion of the installation portion 59 and an intermediate position in the left and right direction above the lower position. In addition, on the bottom wall of the installation portion 59, a planar rear mounting receiving portion 62 that is a receiving surface for the buffer body 75 is formed around each cylindrical mounting boss 61. Further, the installation portion 59 is provided with a screw portion 63 to which a screw is screwed through the through hole 60 b of the protective cover 60, separately from the mounting boss 61. The protective cover 60 is formed with a planar front mounting receiving portion 64 that serves as a receiving surface for the buffer body 75 at each position facing the mounting boss 61 of the installation portion 59.

  The buffer 75 is made of an elastically deformable material such as rubber or foam. Further, the buffer body 75 has a cylindrical portion having a mounting hole 75a penetrating from one end surface to the other end surface, and a mounting groove portion 75b that is recessed over the entire circumference of the cylindrical portion is formed (see FIG. 8). ). The game information display means 70 is provided with a holding portion 74 that holds a buffer at the peripheral edge of the box-shaped display main body 71. In the game information display means 70 of the embodiment, holding portions 74 are provided at three positions: a left and right separated position in the lower part of the box-shaped display main body 71 and a middle position in the left-right direction in the upper part of the box-shaped display main body 71. Each holding portion 74 is formed in a substantially U shape by cutting out a part of a plate-like annular body, and the cutout portion is opened toward the outside of the box-shaped display main body. Each buffer body 75 is attached to the box-shaped display main body 71 by fitting the attachment groove portion 75 b to the holding portion 74 through the notch portion of the holding portion 74.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, the game information display means 70 fits the mounting holes 75 a of the buffer bodies 75 fitted and held in the holding portions 74 to the corresponding mounting bosses 61 and the rear of the buffer bodies 75. The end surface is placed on the rear attachment receiving portion 62 and is accommodated in the installation portion 59. Then, the protective cover 60 is overlaid on the installation portion 59 and screwed to the screw portion 63 via the through hole 60b, so that the front end surface of the shock absorber 75 comes into contact with the front mounting receiving portion 64 of the protective cover 60. It has become. As described above, the game information display means 70 is configured such that the front and rear end surfaces of the shock absorber 75 held by the holding portion 74 are sandwiched between the front and rear attachment receiving portions 62 and 64, and the movement in the front and rear direction is restricted. Movement in the vertical and horizontal directions is restricted by the mounting boss 61 fitted in the 75 mounting holes 75a.

(About game information that can be displayed on the game information display means)
The game information display means 70 is configured to display various types of game information determined by the control device by lighting / extinguishing / flashing patterns of the plurality of information light emitters 72 (hereinafter simply referred to as lighting patterns). . The game information display means 70 displays various game information determined by the control device, such as numbers and symbols formed by combinations of lighting / extinguishing of each segment in the 7-segment display 73, or lighting / extinguishing / flashing of the segments. It is configured to display as a pattern formed by combination. Here, in the game information display means, each display unit (specifically, round) displays game information determined by the control device by combining a predetermined number of information light emitters 72 arranged vertically, horizontally or circularly. Frequency identification part, special figure display part, special figure hold display part, universal figure display part, universal figure hold display part, status notification part, small hit display part, right-handed display part, etc.).

  On the game information display means 70, a predetermined number (two or more) of information light emitters 72 which are a part of the plurality of information light emitters 72 and are arranged in a predetermined arrangement are displayed so that the number of rounds of the big hit game can be specified. A round number specifying unit is configured as a display unit to perform. In the round number specifying part, the number of rounds of the big hit game can be specified from the lighting pattern of each information light emitter 72 constituting the round number specifying part. Here, for the current pachinko machine 10, since the maximum number of rounds in one big hit game is set to 16, the information light emitter 72 of the round number specifying part is turned on in 16 different ways. The number of rounds is specified by lighting up with a pattern. In addition, the round number specifying unit is turned on in the jackpot game performed after the special figure display unit is turned on with a lighting pattern representing the jackpot symbol, and is turned off at the end of the jackpot game. When is turned on, the number of rounds is informed and a big hit game is being informed.

  The game information display means 70 has a predetermined number (two or more) of information light emitters 72 which are a part of the plurality of information light emitters 72 and are arranged in a predetermined array, and the first start winning portion 45 and the second As a display unit that displays a special symbol for notification (hereinafter, referred to as a special figure) indicating the result of a lottery per special figure (big hit determination or small hit determination) that is performed when a winning to the start winning section 46 is triggered A special figure display unit (special figure display means) is configured. Here, a first special figure display unit that starts a variable display triggered by a winning in the first start winning unit 45, and a second special figure display that starts a variable display triggered by a winning in the second start winning unit 46 Department. That is, when the pachinko ball is awarded to the first start winning part 45, a special figure change display is performed in which the information light emitters 72 of the first special figure display part are sequentially turned on and off, and finally lighted definitely. A plurality of types of special maps are displayed according to the lighting position (lighting pattern) of the information light emitter 72. Similarly, when the pachinko ball is awarded to the second start winning portion 46, the information light emitter 72 that is turned on and off is displayed, and the information light emitter that is finally turned on is displayed. The special figure is displayed by 72 lighting positions (lighting patterns).

  Specifically, as a special chart displayed on each special chart display section, a special chart as a big hit symbol that can recognize the winning of the big hit determination, and a special figure as a small hit symbol that can recognize the winning of the big hit judgment , A special figure as an off-line symbol that can recognize the off-line is set. That is, one special figure is determined by the control device in accordance with the result of lottery per special figure (big hit determination or small hit determination), and the information light emitter of the special figure display unit has a lighting pattern corresponding to the determined special figure. When 72 is lit, the type of special figure is specified. That is, in either the first special figure display unit or the second special figure display unit, the information light emitter 72 is turned on with the lighting pattern representing the big hit symbol, so that the winning of the big hit determination is notified, and subsequently the player is hit big When a game is given and the information light emitter 72 is turned on with a lighting pattern representing a small hit symbol, the winning of the small hit determination is notified, and the small hit game is subsequently given to the player. .

  The game information display means 70 has a predetermined number (two or more) of information light emitters 72 which are a part of the plurality of information light emitters 72 and are arranged in a predetermined array, and the first start winning portion 45 and the second As a result of lottery per special figure (big hit determination or small hit determination) performed when winning the start winning portion 46 as a trigger, a small as a display unit that displays the execution of the small hit game selected in the small hit determination can be specified A hit display is configured. Here, the small hit display portion is turned on in the small hit game performed after the special figure display portion is turned on with the lighting pattern representing the small hit symbol, and is turned off at the end of the small hit game, When the small hit display portion is lit, it is informed that a small hit game is being played.

  The game information display means 70 has a predetermined number (two or more) of information light emitters 72 which are a part of the plurality of information light emitters 72 and are arranged in a predetermined array, and the first start winning portion 45 and the second When the winning information (various random number information) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the starting winning section 46 is stored as special figure starting hold information (start holding ball) in the storage means inside the machine, the special figure start A special figure hold display unit is configured as a display unit for displaying the number of hold information of the hold information in an identifiable manner. Here, a first special figure hold display unit that displays the first special figure start hold information acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first start prize unit 45 and stored in the storage means, and a second start win unit 46, a second special figure hold display unit that displays second special figure start hold information acquired when the pachinko ball wins and stored in the storage means. That is, depending on the lighting pattern of the information light emitter 72 constituting the first special figure hold display part and the second special figure hold display part, the number of times the first special figure change display and the second special figure change display are held (the symbol The number of fluctuation effects) is notified. The number of holds of the first special figure start hold information displayed on the first special figure hold display section is incremented by 1 when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning section 45, and the first special figure change display ( Each time a symbol variation effect is performed, 1 is subtracted. Similarly, the number of holds in the second special figure start hold information displayed on the second special figure hold display section is incremented by 1 when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning section 46 and the second special figure start hold information is displayed. Every time a change display (design change effect) is performed, 1 is subtracted. Note that a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the embodiment) is set for the number of holds of the first and second special figure start hold information, and up to the upper limit number of the first and second special figure start hold information. The number of holds is set to be added. Each of the first special figure hold display unit and the second special figure hold display unit is configured to display four types of hold numbers by lighting and blinking the two information light emitters 72. For example, when each special figure start reserved memory number is “1” to “2”, the information light emitter 72 of the corresponding special figure hold display section is sequentially turned on, and each special figure start reserved memory number is “3” to “2”. In the case of “4”, the corresponding special figure hold display section blinks in order, so that the player can grasp the number of holds of the hold information.

  In the game information display means 70, a pachinko ball passes through the gate portion 49 by a predetermined number (two or more) of information light emitters 72 which are a part of the plurality of information light emitters 72 and are arranged in a predetermined arrangement. As a display unit that displays a normal symbol for notification (hereinafter referred to as a general map) indicating the result of a lottery per general map (judgment per universal diagram) that is triggered by Means). That is, with the passage of the pachinko sphere to the gate part 49, the information light emitter 72 of the normal figure display unit is sequentially turned on / off, and the information light emitter 72 that is finally lit is finally displayed. Multiple types of common maps are displayed depending on the lighting position (lighting pattern). Specifically, there are two types of illustrations, one for each figure that can be recognized as a common figure, and one for each figure that can be recognized. Is set. That is, one general map is determined by the control device according to the result of lottery per common map (judgment per standard map), and the information light emitter 72 of the general map display unit has a lighting pattern corresponding to the determined general map. By turning on the light, the type of ordinary map is specified. That is, the information display 72 is lit in a lighting pattern representing a symbol per symbol in the universal symbol display unit, so that the winning of the universal symbol determination is notified and the opening / closing member of the second start winning portion 46 is opened. A game will be given per usual figure.

  In the game information display means 70, when the gate part 49 pachinko ball passes by a predetermined number (two or more) of information light emitters 72 which are a part of the plurality of information light emitters 72 and are arranged in a predetermined arrangement. When the winning information (various random number information) acquired is stored in the storage means inside the machine as general figure start hold information (start start ball), the number of hold of the general start start information is displayed in an identifiable manner. A general figure hold display section as a display section is configured. In other words, the number of times of the variable map display being held is notified by the lighting pattern of the information light emitter 72 constituting the map holding display unit. Here, the number of holdings of the general map start hold information displayed in the general map hold display unit is incremented by 1 when the pachinko ball passes through the gate unit 49, and is subtracted by 1 every time the normal map change display is performed. Is done. In addition, a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the embodiment) is set for the number of holds of the general-purpose start hold information, and the number of hold of the general-purpose start hold information is set to be added to the upper limit number. ing. Then, the general-purpose hold display unit is configured to display four kinds of hold numbers by turning on and blinking the two information light emitters 72. For example, in the case where the usual figure start hold memory number is “1” to “2”, the information light emitter 72 of the usual figure hold display section is sequentially lit, and each usual figure start hold memory number is “3” to “4”. In this case, the general-purpose hold display section 80 blinks in order, so that the player can grasp the number of holds of the hold information.

  The game information display means 70 includes a plurality of kinds of information light emitters 72 that are a part of the plurality of information light emitters 72 and arranged in a predetermined arrangement in which a game is played in the pachinko machine 10. When the gaming state is set, a state notification unit is configured as a display unit that displays the gaming state in an identifiable manner. Here, for the pachinko machine 10, since the probability variation state and the variation state can be set as the gaming state in which the game is performed, the information light emitter 72 of the state notification unit lights up with a different lighting pattern. The probability variation state and the variation state as states are specified. The pachinko machine 10 is set so that the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is determined according to the type of the winning jackpot symbol, and the gaming state can be changed when the jackpot is won. In addition, the state notification unit is set to light the gaming state corresponding to the big hit symbol won in the big hit game at the same time as or after the special figure display unit is turned on with the lighting pattern representing the big hit symbol. The probability variation state is a state in which the chance of winning a pachinko ball to the special winning portions 47A and 47B is higher than a state in which the certain probability variation state is not given. Specifically, in the probability variation state, the winning chance of the pachinko ball to the special winning portions 47A and 47B is set to increase by changing the winning probability of the big hit determination from the low probability to the high probability. Further, the shortage state is a state where the winning rate of the pachinko ball to the second start winning portion 46 opened and closed by the opening / closing member is higher than the state where the shortage state is not given. . Specifically, in the variable state, (1) shortening the fluctuation time of the normal map change display, (2) changing the probability per base figure from low probability to high probability, and (3) 2. Increasing the opening time of the opening / closing member that opens the start winning portion 46 can increase the chance of winning the pachinko ball to the second starting winning portion 46. In the variable state, the above (1) to (3) can be used alone or in combination.

  In the game information display means 70, a predetermined number (two or more) of information light emitters 72 which are a part of the plurality of information light emitters 72 and are arranged in a predetermined array are used to send pachinko balls to the second ball flow path. A right-handed display unit is configured as a display unit that displays in a identifiable manner that the player is in a right-handed gaming state in which a game is executed by launching. The right-handed game state is a state where a game is scheduled to be performed by launching a pachinko ball into the second ball flow path. For example, as described above, the gate portion 49 is arranged in the second ball flow path. A right-handed game is a state in which a variable state is given in the pachinko machine 10, a state in which a big hit game or a small hit game is given in the pachinko machine 10 in which the special winning portions 47A and 47B are arranged in the second ball flow path, etc. It corresponds to the state. In other words, in the right-handed game state, by playing the pachinko ball in the second ball flow path and playing the game, the player has more benefits than in the case of playing the game by launching the pachinko ball in the first ball flow path. Is a state to which is given. In addition, the right-handed display unit lights up after the special figure is confirmed and stopped in the first special figure display unit or the second special figure display unit and shifts to the right-handed gaming state, and the right-handed gaming state ends. The light is turned off.

  In the game information display means 70, a plurality of 7-segment displays 73 constitute a prize ball remaining number display section as a display section for displaying the number of prize balls to be paid out numerically.

(Information window)
As shown in FIG. 3, the information window 76 is provided below the left side of the window 25 in the front frame 13 corresponding to the front side of the game information display means 70, and the game information display means 70 can be viewed from the front side. I have to. Here, the information window 76 is configured so that at least the various game information displayed on the display unit composed of the plurality of information light emitters 72 and the 7-segment display 73 can be visually recognized on the front surface of the game information display means 70. Has been. That is, the front frame 13 corresponds to the game information display means 70 disposed on the lower left side of the game board 20 and corresponds to the inner edge (right edge) of the left front decoration part 27 that defines the left opening edge of the window 25. ) The lower part is formed to extend to the left side (outward in the left-right direction) from the display part of the game information display means 70, and the left side of the information window 76 is defined by the lower part of the inner edge (right edge) of the left front decoration part 27. Has been. The front frame 13 corresponds to the game information display means 70 disposed on the lower side of the left side of the game board 20, and the inner edge (upper edge) of the lower front decoration part 35 that defines the lower opening edge of the window 25. The left part is formed to extend downward (upward in the vertical direction) from the display part of the game information display means 70, and the lower side of the information window 76 is formed by the right part of the inner edge (upper edge) of the lower front decoration part 35. It is partitioned. Here, the lower front decorative portion 35 has a left end portion that defines the information window 76 corresponding to the game information display means 70 rather than a portion that partitions the window 25 from the right side to the center portion on the inner edge (upper edge). It extends downward (outward), and is recessed so that the left end opens upward. That is, the information window 76 dents the front decoration parts 27 and 35 and the frame parts 22b and 22d of the front frame base member 22 that define the opening edge of the window 25, so that the window 25 is located outward such as left or below. It can be expanded and configured. Thus, the information window 76 is configured as a part of the window 25 continuously with the window 25 in the embodiment.

(Relationship between launch passage and left front decoration)
As shown in FIG. 1, the left front decorative portion 27 provided on the left side (one side) side of the front frame 13 is formed so as to overlap the front side of a partial range of the launch passage 20b. Here, in the launch passage 20 b, an intermediate portion in the vertical direction passes through the rear side of the left front decoration portion 27, and a lower portion and an upper portion in the launch passage 20 b do not overlap the left front decoration portion 27 and the window 25. It is possible to see through. The outer rail 51 is hidden in the rear side of the front frame 13 through the rear side of the front frame 13 while the left and right middle portion of the outer rail 51 is not overlapped with the front frame 13. It can be visually recognized over almost the entire area.

(Relationship between game board and window)
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, in the pachinko machine 10, the lower part of the second area partition 54 that also functions as a panel decoration member arranged on the right side of the game board 20 faces the front side from the window 25. It is like that. That is, in the gaming board 20, the lower part of the second area partition 54 arranged in the non-game area at the right corner is overlapped with the rear side of the window 25. As described above, the operation effect device 40 is disposed on the lower right side of the window 25 in the front frame 13, and a part of the operation buttons 42 in the initial state overlapping the opening inside of the window 25 in the front-rear relationship. However, it overlaps with the front side of the lower part of the 2nd area | region division part 54 which faces this window 25. FIG. In the embodiment, a part of the operation buttons 42 and a part of the device decoration cover 38 in the initial state extending inside the opening of the window 25 are located on the front side of the decorative member 78 disposed in the game area of the game board. It also overlaps.

(Decoration of window by sound output part)
As shown in FIG. 10, the horn members 80, 81 constituting the design portions of the sound output portions S 1, S 2 are partially inside the opening of the window 25 from the frame portions 22 a, 22 b, 22 c of the front frame base member 22. The horn members 80 and 81 are arranged so as to extend, and function as a decorative body that decorates the inside of the opening of the window 25. The horn members 80 and 81 are disposed so as to cover the front side of the upper speaker unit 23, and sound emitting ports 80a and 81a that overlap the front side of the upper speaker 23a in the upper speaker unit 23 and the openings of the sound emitting ports 80a and 80a. It has sound guide walls 80b and 81b extending forward from the edge. The front frame base member 22 is an opaque part, and is disposed on the front and left frame portions 22a, 22b, and 22c of the front frame base member 22 and on the front side of the upper and left frame portions 22a, 22b, and 22c. The front decoration portions 26, 27, and 28 surround the top and left and right sides of the window 25 in the front frame 13. The horn members 80 and 81 are configured such that at least an extension portion extending inside the opening of the window 25 is transparent, and the inside of the window 25 is visible through the transparent extension portion. In other words, the horn members 80 and 81 need to have transparent portions extending to the inside of the opening of the window 25. However, in the horn members 80 and 81 of the embodiment, a part of the horn main body extends as described above. Since it is a portion, not only the extended portion but also the portion overlapping the front side of the frame portions 22a, 22b, 22c is transparent. The horn members 80, 81 extend in the left-right direction and constitute an upper frame portion 22 a that forms the upper part of the front frame base member 22, and left or It is disposed at the intersection with the right frame portions 22b and 22c. Further, the horn members 80 and 81 are formed in a design shape that projects forward from the front surface of the front frame base member 22, and project in the front-rear direction as well as the planar spread along the opening surface of the window 25. It is formed in a three-dimensional shape. And also about the said extension part of the horn members 80 and 81, a shape changes to the front-back direction. Here, in the sound output units S <b> 1 and S <b> 1, a part of the horn members 80 and 81 extends inside the window 25, but the upper enclosure 23 b does not extend inside the window 25.

  The left first horn member 80 has a lower right extending portion formed in a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front, and extends from the upper frame portion 22a and the left frame portion 22b toward the opening inside the window 25. The extended portion overlaps the front side of the upper region of the launch passage 20b in the game region 20a (see FIG. 10). The extending portion of the first horn member 80 includes a substantially mountain shape projecting forward in which a ridge portion is formed by a sound guide wall 80b extending to the lower right side and an outer peripheral wall so as to surround the sound emission port 80a. A ridge extending in an arc shape extends to the front side of the upper right part of the game area 20a. Further, the front frame base member 22 is provided with a first decorative plate 82 that extends from the intersection of the upper frame portion 22a and the left frame portion 22b toward the opening inside the window 25 (see FIG. 2). The first decorative plate 82 extends along the front surface of the fluoroscopic protection member 17 that closes the window 25. The first decorative plate 82 is a colorless and transparent plate-like body formed in a substantially arc shape to match the substantially arc-shaped extension portion of the first horn member 80, and is aligned with the rear opening of the extension portion. Thus, the rear opening is closed. In this way, the pachinko ball launched into the game area 20a through the launch passage 20b passes through the extended portion of the first horn member 80 and the rear side of the first decorative plate 90 immediately after being launched into the game area 20a. Thus, the passage of the pachinko sphere can be visually recognized through the transparent extending portion and the first decorative plate 90.

  The second horn member 81 on the right side has a lower left extending portion formed in a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front, and extends from the upper frame portion 22a and the right frame portion 22c toward the inside of the opening of the window 25, This extended portion is guided by the frame-shaped decorative body 44 in the game area 20a and overlaps the front side of the upper region of the second ball flow path flowing down the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 44 (see FIG. 10). The extending portion of the second horn member 81 includes a substantially chevron projecting forward in which a ridge portion is formed by a sound guide wall 81b extending to the lower left side and an outer peripheral wall, and is circular so as to surround the sound outlet 81a. A ridge extending in an arc shape extends to the upper left front side of the game area 20a. Further, the front frame base member 22 is provided with a second decorative plate 83 extending from the intersection of the upper frame portion 22a and the right frame portion 22c toward the inside of the opening of the window 25 (see FIG. 2). The second decorative plate 83 extends along the front surface of the fluoroscopic protective member 17 that closes the window 25. The second decorative plate 83 is a colorless and transparent plate-like body formed in a substantially arc shape to match the substantially arc-shaped extension portion of the second horn member 81, and is aligned with the rear opening of the extension portion. Thus, the rear opening is closed. Thus, when the pachinko ball launched into the game area 20a through the launch passage 20b reaches the right second ball flow path, the extended portion of the second horn member 81 and the second decorative plate 83 It passes through the rear side, and the passage of the pachinko sphere can be visually recognized through the transparent extending portion and the second decorative plate 83.

  The extension part of the second horn member 81 has a larger extension dimension to the inside of the opening of the window 25 than the extension part of the first horn member 80, and extends from the extension part of the first horn member 81 to the window 25. The area that overlaps the front side of the game board 20 is widened (see FIG. 10). The extended portion of the second horn member 81 extends to the front side of the upper right portion of the frame-shaped decorative body 44 beyond the upper part of the right second ball flow path in the game area 20a, whereas the first horn member The extending portion 80 does not cover the frame-shaped decorative body 44.

(Operation of Example)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment will be described.

  When the player rotates the operation handle 16, a pachinko ball launched from the ball launching device 18 is launched into the game area 20a through the launch passage 20b provided in the game board 20, and becomes a game nail or the like. The game flows down in the game area 20a while contacting and changing the flow direction. When the pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a wins the start winning port of the first starting winning unit 45 or the second starting winning port of the second starting winning unit 46, the control device executes a lottery per special figure. On the basis of the result, the symbol variation effect on the display surface G of the symbol display device is started, and the first special figure display unit or the second special figure display of the game information display means 70 corresponding to the winning start winning opening. The special figure fluctuation display is executed in the section. When the determination result of the hit determination is affirmative (big hit or small hit), a predetermined hit display is displayed on the display surface G or the special figure display portion of the symbol display device, which is advantageous to the player. Winning games (big hit games and small hit games) are awarded.

  Here, the game information display means 70 is disposed in the non-game area by effectively using the non-game area generated outside the outer rail 51 defining the launch passage 20b in the game board 20, so that the game board 20 Even if the operation button 42 of the operation effect device 40 or the device decoration cover (decorative body) 38 is set on the front frame 13 so as to overlap the front side of the non-game area on the opposite side to the launch passage 20b in FIG. The visual recognition of the information display means 70 is not hindered, and the game area 20a can be avoided from being narrowed on the opposite side of the launch passage 20b. In addition, it is possible to secure a wide game area 20a on the right side of the game board 20 opposite to the launch passage 20b. Thereby, the freedom degree which arrange | positions game parts, a game nail, etc. with respect to the game board 20 can be improved.

  In the pachinko machine 10, a pachinko ball that is launched diagonally to the upper left by the hitting ball launcher 18 disposed in the middle frame 12 is moved from the center side of the game board 20 to the left side in accordance with the firing direction of the hitting ball launcher 18. It is received in the lower part of the launching passage 20b set to incline upward as it goes, and guided by the launching passage 20b that extends in an arc shape that is convex on the left to change the direction of the pachinko ball, and to the left of the game area 20a A pachinko ball is launched into the game area 20a from the upper part to the right. That is, the lower part of the outer rail 51 that defines the launch passage 20b must be formed so as to be inclined upward from the center side of the game board 20 toward the left side in accordance with the launch direction by the hitting ball launcher 18. As described above, in the game board 20, the extension line of the lower portion of the outer rail 51 is determined, and therefore, a non-game area is inevitably formed on the outer side of the lower portion of the outer rail 51 due to a difference in shape with a substantially rectangular plate member. It will be possible. Since the position of the launch passage 20b is determined in the game board 20, the game area 20a cannot be substantially expanded using the non-game area in the lower left corner. On the other hand, the game board 20 requires a non-game area in order to attach the game board 20 to the middle frame 12 at the lower right corner on the opposite side of the launch passage 20b. If the non-game area is different from the non-game area in the lower left corner, which is restricted by the launch passage 20b, the area defining surface that defines the lower right side of the game area 20a can be shaped to guide the pachinko ball to flow down. There are few other restrictions. According to the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the game information display means 70 is disposed in the non-game area in the lower left corner, which is difficult to narrow due to the launch passage 20b, so that the right side of the game board 20 When setting the board, the restriction of the game information display means 70 can be eliminated, and the right side portion having a higher degree of freedom than the left side portion of the game board 20 can be effectively used, for example, to expand the game area 20a on the right side portion. The front of the game board 20 can be widely used, for example, the operation effect device 40 disposed in the front frame 13 can be stacked on the front side so as not to interfere with the game on the game board 20.

  In particular, if the second ball flow path on the right side in the game area 20a is expanded, the gate portion 49 and the special prize winning sections 47A and 47B are arranged on the second ball flow path in the game area 20a, so that the right-handed game state When the pachinko sphere is launched toward the second sphere flow down at, various paths through which the pachinko sphere can flow down can be varied. That is, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by preventing the movement of the pachinko ball from becoming monotonous. In addition, since it is not necessary to reduce the first ball flow path when expanding the second ball flow path, so-called left-handed, which is a normal game method for launching a pachinko ball toward the first ball flow path, The path through which pachinko balls can flow is not limited and does not impair the fun of the game.

  Since the information window 76 is defined by the upper edge of the left end portion that extends downward from the upper edge from the right side to the center of the lower front decorative portion 35, the game information display means 70 is displayed. It can make it easier to visually recognize. In this way, the presence of the game information display means 78 facing the information window 76 can be determined by changing the shape, such as by denting the edges of the front decoration parts 27 and 35 that define the information window 76 from the other edges. It can be easily understood. Further, in the front frame 13, an information window 76 having a different shape may be provided by changing the shape of the front decoration portions 27 and 35 such that the edges of the front decoration portions 27 and 35 are recessed from the other edges in accordance with the portion corresponding to the game information display means 78. Inconveniences such as having to enlarge the window 25 as a whole can be avoided.

  Since the pachinko machine 10 has the game information display means 70 disposed below the left side of the game board 20, the operation effect device 40 disposed on the lower right side of the window 25 in the front frame 13 is provided inside the opening of the window 25. Even if it overlaps with the lower front side of the second area partitioning portion 54 of the game board 20 that extends to the counter 25, it does not get in the way. That is, unlike the game area 20a, the second area partition 54 that is not related to the flow of the pachinko ball can be made difficult to see by the operation effect device 40, and the player's attention can be directed to the game area 20a. In addition, the operation effect device 40 disposed in the front frame 13 can be enlarged to the extent that the inside of the opening of the window 25 is applied, and the effect such as the impact of the large operation effect device 40 can be improved. Furthermore, the degree of freedom in designing the operation effect device 40 is increased, and it is possible to perform various effects by combining the operation of the operation buttons 42, light emission, movement of movable objects, and the like.

  Various game information (special figure, special figure start on hold information) determined by the control device as the pachinko ball wins the first start winning part 45 or the second start winning part 46 and the pachinko ball passes through the gate part 49. (Holding number of ordinary games, number of holdings of general chart start pending information, number of rounds when winning big hit game, probability change or change after big hit game, occurrence of small hit, transition to right-handed game state) The game information display means 70 for displaying the game information is arranged in one place below the left side of the game board 20 so that the player can easily check the game information. In addition, if the game information display means 70 is configured to cover and display game information that can be set for each pachinko machine 10, it is possible to easily check the game information. As described above, the game information display means 70 is used as a common part in the pachinko machine 10 having different specifications by providing the game information display means 70 with each display unit that displays game information that can be set for each pachinko machine 10. can do. Therefore, since it is not necessary to change the display part provided in the game information display means 70 for every pachinko machine 10, it is not necessary to manufacture the dedicated game information display means 70 for each pachinko machine 10 having different specifications, and the productivity is improved. In addition, there is an advantage that costs can be reduced by sharing parts.

(Attachment structure of game information display means)
The game information display means 70 includes a buffer 75 attached to the box-shaped display main body 71 and held between the installation portion 59 of the lower left panel decoration member 58 and the protective cover 60, and is attached to the lower lower panel decoration member 58. It is arranged. That is, there is a viscoelastic shock absorber 75 between the lower left board decoration member 58 and the game information display means 70, and the shock absorber 75 causes the game information display means 70 to vibrate from the lower lower board decoration member 58. And shocks are not transmitted. The left side of the game board 20 is vibrated by a pachinko ball passing through the launch passage 20b. Even if the game information display means 70 is disposed outside the launch passage 20b and close to the launch passage 20b, the shock absorber 20 The presence of 75 makes it difficult for vibration to be transmitted to the game information display means 70. Thereby, the occurrence of a failure such as a disconnection in the game information display means 70 can be avoided.

(About the decoration of the window by the sound output part)
The sound output portions S1 and S2 are partly composed of horn members 80 and 81 as decorative bodies disposed on the frame portions 22a, 22b and 22c of the front frame base member 22 which defines the window 25 of the front frame 13. Is extended from the front side of the front frame base member 22 toward the opening inside of the window 25. Thus, the horn members 80 and 81 are not limited to the front space of the front frame base member 22 (the width of the frame portions 22a, 22b, and 22c), and are formed to be relatively large using the front space of the window 25. Is possible. Thereby, the horn members 80 and 81 as the decorative bodies constituting the front surface of the front frame 13 can be made large and have an impact, and the front frame 13 that forms the front side of the pachinko machine 10 by the horn members 80 and 81. Can be effectively decorated. Moreover, since the entire horn members 80 and 81 including the extending portion extending inside the opening of the window 25 are transparent, visual recognition inside the window 25 is not hindered. In addition, the horn members 80 and 81 are not only spread along the front surface of the front frame base member 22 and the opening surface of the window 25, but also have a three-dimensional design shape projecting forward from the front surface of the front frame base member 22. Therefore, the impact of the horn members 80 and 81 can be further increased. In the horn members 80 and 81, a transparent extending portion extending inside the opening of the window 25 does not overlap an outer portion of the game area 20a such as a board decoration member of the game board 20 facing the inside of the window 25. It is configured to overlap the front side of the region 20a. Therefore, in the game board 20, the pachinko ball passes through the rear side of the horn members 80, 81 at the portion where the horn members 80, 81 overlap the front side of the game area 20a. Can be decorated. In addition, since the horn members 80 and 81 receive the light from the front frame light emitter 30 and emit light, the inside of the opening of the window 25 where the horn members 80 and 81 overlap can be decorated with light emission.

  As described above, the horn members 80 and 81 are provided with the sound guide walls 80b and 81b for guiding the sound output from the upper speakers 23a and 23a of the upper speaker units 23 and 23. Since the horn members 80 and 81 can be set to be relatively large so as to be placed inside the window 25, the horn members 80 and 81 serve as horns for guiding the sound output from the upper speakers 23a and 23a. Directivity can be increased.

(Example of change)
Note that the configuration of the gaming machine is not limited to that shown in the above-described embodiment, and various modifications including the following can be made.

(1) In the embodiment, a plurality of display portions for displaying game information are provided on the game information display means. However, if at least a round number specifying portion is provided as the display portion, the round of jackpot game It is possible to easily cope with a change in the number of times.
(2) The arrangement of the light emitting units in the game information display means is not limited to that shown in the embodiments, and can be arbitrarily arranged.
(3) In the embodiment, the second region partition portion is formed by a single member, but may be formed by being divided into a plurality of members.
(4) In the embodiment, the second area partitioning portion that defines the game area is configured to function as a board decoration member, but it is not always necessary to have a function as a board decoration member. That is, a rail portion that defines a game area by a strip-shaped metal thin plate or the like and a board decoration member that decorates the outside of the game area may be provided separately.

(5) In the embodiment, the information window (information display unit) is configured as a part of the window, but may be configured as a window partitioned from the window (visible part) in the front frame (front member).
(6) In the embodiment, the united game information display means is exemplified, but the game information display means including a board on which a light emitting body such as an LED is mounted may be directly installed on the board decoration member.

As shown in FIG. 11, the game area 20a of the game board 20 may be formed such that the lower side of the right side is wider than the lower side of the left side where the launch passage 20b is located. In other words, the area section screen of the second area section 54 that defines the right side of the game area 20a may be an extended shape that does not hinder the flow of the pachinko ball, and thus extends in an arc shape that protrudes to the left. By forming the area section screen so as to be gently curved with a curvature close to a straight line rather than the existing inner rail 52, the right side portion of the game area 20a can be expanded rightward and downward.
That is, the present application includes the following technical ideas.
Regarding a gaming machine including the configuration according to claims 1 to 3,
The gist of the gaming area is that the lower side of the other side is formed wider than the lower side of the one side of the gaming board.
As described above, the game information display means is arranged in the non-game area by effectively using the non-game area generated outside the outer rail defining the launch passage in the game board, so the size of the game board is changed. Without this, it is possible to secure a wide game area on the opposite side of the game board from the launch passage. Moreover, since the lower side of the other side portion of the game area is widely secured, the degree of freedom such as the arrangement and shape of the winning holes provided in the part can be increased.

12 Middle frame (main body member)
13 Front frame (front member)
20 Game board 20a Game area 20b Launch passage 25 Window (visible part)
26 Upper front decoration part (front decoration part)
27 Left front decoration part (front decoration part)
28 Right front decoration part (front decoration part)
35 Lower front decoration (front decoration)
40 Operation effect device (effect device)
50 1st area division part (area division part)
51 Outer rail (rail)
52 Inner rail (rail)
54 2nd area division part (area division part, panel decoration member)
58 Lower left panel decoration member (lower panel decoration member)
59 Installation section
60 protective cover 70 game information display means
71 Box-shaped display body
72 Information emitter
75 Buffer 76 Information window (information display section)
80 1st horn member (decorative body)
81 Second horn member (decorative body)

Claims (2)

In a gaming machine comprising a main body member on which a game board is disposed, and a front member disposed on the front side of the main body member and constituting the front side of the machine,
The game board
An area partition that is disposed in front of the game board and that defines a game area in which a game ball can flow down;
Among the area partitions, defined between inner and outer rails arranged on one side of the game board, accepts game balls launched from below the game board, and is located above the game area. A launch path to guide,
A game information display means arranged on a non-game area outside the outer rail that defines the launch passage, on one front side under one side of the game board, and capable of displaying game information;
The front member is
A visible portion defined by a front decoration portion provided on the front member, and formed so that the game area of the game board disposed on the rear side of the front member is visible from the front side;
An information display unit provided below the one side part of the visible unit corresponding to the game information display unit, and enabling the game information display unit to be viewed from the front side;
The game board is provided on the lower front surface of the other side part, and includes a board surface decoration member facing the front side from the visible part,
The front decoration portion provided on one side of the front member is formed to overlap the front side of a partial range of the launch passage ,
The front member includes a decorative body that extends to the center side of the game area on one side upper side and the other side upper side, and is disposed on the lower side of the other side and below the visible part. Providing a production device that at least partially overlaps the front side of the panel decoration member,
The front decoration part defines the information display part by an edge part extending so as to be recessed outwardly from the center of the game area from an edge part defining the visible part on the lower side of one side part. Formed,
The effect device includes an operation button that protrudes upward from the button opening of the device decoration cover and can be operated by the player. In the initial state of the operation button that is not operated, a part of the operation button and one of the device decoration cover are provided. A gaming machine , wherein a portion is configured to overlap a front side of the board surface decoration member . The game information display means accommodated in the game board is provided with a lower board surface decoration member having a recessed installation part opened to the front side on the lower front side of the outer side of the outer rail in the game board. The front side is configured so that the game information displayed on the game information display means is covered with a visible protective cover,
The game information display means includes a box-shaped display main body, and a board on which an information light emitter that is housed in the box-shaped display main body and forms a display unit that displays game information is mounted.
In the game information display means, a plurality of elastic shock absorbers mounted on a box-shaped display main body are accommodated in the installation portion in a state of being sandwiched between the rear wall of the installation portion and the protective cover. The gaming machine according to claim 1 configured as described above.

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