JP6304278B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines.

Conventionally, as a gaming machine typified by such as a pachinko machine, there is a gaming machine to shift to an advantageous gaming state (e.g. jackpot state) for the player (e.g., see Patent Document 1).

JP 2002-165955 A (page 2-3, FIG. 1)

  However, the conventional example having such a configuration has the following problems.

That is, in the conventional pachinko machine, for example, there is a problem that has difficulty waiting the interesting behavior of the game ball.

This invention is made | formed in view of such a situation , Comprising: It aims at providing the game machine excellent in the interest property.

  In order to achieve such an object, the present invention has the following configuration.

That is, the invention described in claim 1
A specific entry means that is capable of entering a game ball, and the entry of the game ball triggers an advantageous game state for the player;
An inclined surface provided at a site upstream of the specific entry means and allowing the game ball to flow down;
In a gaming machine comprising drive control means for changing the aspect of the inclined surface,
The inclined surface has first and second divided inclined portions arranged in parallel in the direction in which the game ball flows down,
The gaming machine includes connection means for connecting the first and second divided inclined portions,
The inclined surface has a first aspect in which a game ball can move from the first divided inclined portion to the second divided inclined portion by controlling the connecting means by the drive control means, and the first divided inclined portion. The upstream end of the second divided inclined portion is positioned higher than the downstream end of the second divided inclined portion, so that the game from the downstream end of the first divided inclined portion to the upstream end of the second divided inclined portion is performed. The second mode for preventing the movement of the sphere is configured to change,
The drive control means raises the upstream end portion of the second divided inclined portion when the aspect of the first and second divided inclined portions on the inclined surface is changed from the first aspect to the second aspect. The control of the connecting means is executed so as to lower the downstream end portion of the first divided inclined portion.

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with excellent interest.

It is a schematic front view of the pachinko machine of the example of the present invention. It is a perspective view which shows the pachinko machine of the state which open | released the inner frame and the front frame set. It is a front view which shows the inner frame etc. in the state which open | released the front frame set. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board. It is a rear view which shows the structure of a front frame set. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is a front view of the winning device when the drive body is descending. It is a right view of a winning device. It is a top view of a winning device. It is a perspective view in the state which looked down at the winning apparatus shown in FIG. 7 from upper right. FIG. 8 is a partially cutaway perspective view of the winning device shown in FIG. 7. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the winning device shown in FIG. It is a front view of a prize-winning device when a driving body is rising. FIG. 14 is a partially cutaway perspective view of the winning device shown in FIG. 13. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the winning device shown in FIG. It is the disassembled perspective view seen from the front of a winning device. It is the disassembled perspective view seen from the back of a winning device. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the principal part of the winning device from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the principal part of the winning apparatus from back. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the 1st drive mechanism part from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the 1st drive mechanism part from back. It is a disassembled perspective view of the attitude | position change mechanism part in a stage level | step difference generation | occurrence | production state. It is a disassembled perspective view of the attitude | position change mechanism part in a stage level | step difference non-generation state. It is a side view of the attitude | position change mechanism part in a stage level | step difference generation | occurrence | production state. It is a side view of the attitude | position change mechanism part in a stage level | step difference non-generation state.

The present specification also discloses an invention relating to the following gaming machines.
(0) A game in which a game ball is driven by a ball entry means that allows a game ball to enter and a winning device that allows a game ball to enter based on the game ball entering the ball entry means. In gaming machines having gaming boards respectively arranged at predetermined locations in the area,
The winning device is
A rolling surface on which the incoming game ball rolls,
A specific ball entry means capable of entering a game ball rolling on the rolling surface and triggering the occurrence of a game state advantageous to the player by entering the game ball;
With
The rolling surface is an inclined surface inclined so that a game ball flows down from the upstream side to the downstream side, and a plurality of divided inclined surfaces obtained by dividing the rolling surface into a plurality of parts from the upstream side to the downstream side With
A game in which the upstream end of the other divided inclined surface adjacent to the downstream side of the divided inclined surface is higher than the downstream end of one divided inclined surface among the plurality of divided inclined surfaces. Posture changing means for changing the inclined posture of the divided inclined surface so as to form a step for retaining the ball
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:
According to the invention described in (0) above, the game board having a game area into which a game ball is driven has a ball entry means capable of entering a game ball, and the game ball has entered the ball entry means. And a winning device that allows a game ball to be entered based on the game area, respectively. The game ball that has entered the winning device rolls on the rolling surface in the winning device. When the game ball that has rolled on the rolling surface enters the specific entry means, a game state advantageous to the player is generated. The rolling surface is an inclined surface that is inclined so that the game ball flows down from the upstream side to the downstream side, and a plurality of divided inclined surfaces that are divided into a plurality of portions from the upstream side to the downstream side. I have. The posture changing means has an upstream end of the other divided inclined surface adjacent to the downstream side of the divided inclined surface, rather than the downstream end of one divided inclined surface among the plurality of divided inclined surfaces. The inclined posture of the divided inclined surface is changed so as to form a raised step for retaining the game ball. Therefore, a state in which a step for stopping the game ball is not generated on the rolling surface (when the rolling surface is in a non-stepped state), that is, the divided inclination rather than the downstream end of one divided inclined surface. In a state where no step is formed by raising the upstream end of the other divided inclined surface adjacent to the downstream side of the surface, the game ball can flow down from the upstream side without stopping. In addition, a state in which a step for stopping the game ball is generated on the rolling surface (when the rolling surface is in a stepped state), that is, the divided inclination rather than the end portion on the downstream side of one divided inclined surface. In the case where a step is formed in which the upstream end of the other divided inclined surface adjacent to the downstream side of the surface is raised, the game ball can be stopped by the step. That is, when the rolling surface is in a non-stepped state, the entire rolling surface can be used as a rolling space, so that a sufficient space for rolling the game ball can be secured. Further, when the rolling surface is in a stepped state, the game ball can be stopped by the step of the rolling surface, and the game ball can be stopped by returning the rolling surface from the stepped state to the non-stepped state. Can be canceled. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with excellent interest that can sufficiently secure a rolling space for the game ball and can temporarily stop and release the game ball.

(1) A game in which a game ball is driven into a ball entry means that allows a game ball to enter and a winning device that allows a game ball to enter based on the game ball entering the ball entry means. In gaming machines having gaming boards respectively arranged at predetermined locations in the area,
The winning device is
A rolling surface on which the incoming game ball rolls,
A specific ball entry means capable of entering a game ball rolling on the rolling surface and triggering the occurrence of a game state advantageous to the player by entering the game ball;
With
The rolling surface is an inclined surface that is inclined so that the game ball flows down from the upstream side to the downstream side, and includes two divided inclined surfaces that are divided into two from the upstream side to the downstream side. ,
A step for retaining the game ball is formed in which the upstream end of the other divided inclined surface adjacent to the downstream side of the divided inclined surface is higher than the downstream end of the divided inclined surface on the upstream side. As described above, a gaming machine comprising posture changing means for changing the inclined posture of the divided inclined surface.

  According to the invention described in (1) above, the game board having a game area into which a game ball is to be driven has a ball entry means capable of entering a game ball, and the game ball has entered the ball entry means. And a winning device that allows a game ball to be entered based on the game area, respectively. The game ball that has entered the winning device rolls on the rolling surface in the winning device. When the game ball that has rolled on the rolling surface enters the specific entry means, a game state advantageous to the player is generated. The rolling surface is an inclined surface inclined so that the game ball flows down from the upstream side to the downstream side, and has two divided inclined surfaces that are divided into two from the upstream side to the downstream side. Yes. The posture changing means stops the game ball in which the upstream end of the other divided inclined surface adjacent to the downstream side of the divided inclined surface is higher than the downstream end of the upstream divided inclined surface. The inclined posture of the divided inclined surface is changed so as to form a step.

  Therefore, a state in which a step for stopping the game ball is not generated on the rolling surface (when the rolling surface is in a non-stepped state), that is, the divided inclination rather than the downstream end of one divided inclined surface. In a state where no step is formed by raising the upstream end of the other divided inclined surface adjacent to the downstream side of the surface, the game ball can flow down from the upstream side without stopping. In addition, a state in which a step for stopping the game ball is generated on the rolling surface (when the rolling surface is in a stepped state), that is, the divided inclination rather than the end portion on the downstream side of one divided inclined surface. In the case where a step is formed in which the upstream end of the other divided inclined surface adjacent to the downstream side of the surface is raised, the game ball can be stopped by the step. That is, when the rolling surface is in a non-stepped state, the entire rolling surface can be used as a rolling space, so that a sufficient space for rolling the game ball can be secured. Further, when the rolling surface is in a stepped state, the game ball can be stopped by the step of the rolling surface, and the game ball can be stopped by returning the rolling surface from the stepped state to the non-stepped state. Can be canceled. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with excellent interest that can sufficiently secure a rolling space for the game ball and can temporarily stop and release the game ball.

(2) In the gaming machine according to (0) or the gaming machine according to (1),
The posture changing means lowers the downstream end portion of the upstream divided inclined surface among the adjacent divided inclined surfaces, and the downstream divided inclined surface among the adjacent divided inclined surfaces. A game machine characterized in that the inclined posture of the divided inclined surfaces is changed so as to raise the end portion on the upstream side.

  According to the invention described in (2) above, the posture changing means lowers the downstream end of the upstream divided inclined surface among the adjacent divided inclined surfaces, and among the adjacent divided inclined surfaces, Then, the inclined postures of the divided inclined surfaces are changed so as to raise the upstream end of the divided inclined surfaces on the downstream side. Therefore, since the step is formed by changing the posture of both adjacent divided inclined surfaces, compared to the case where the step is formed by changing the posture of only one divided inclined surface of the adjacent divided inclined surfaces. The amount of change in the posture of each divided inclined surface can be kept small, and a step can be formed quickly.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (0) or the gaming machine according to (1) or (2),
The adjacent divided inclined surface has a concavo-convex shape at the boundary portion and is engaged with each other.

  According to the invention as described in said (3), the adjacent division | segmentation inclined surface shall make the shape of the boundary part uneven | corrugated shape, and made them occlude. Therefore, in a state where a step for retaining the game ball is not generated on the rolling surface (when the rolling surface is in a non-stepped state), the game ball should be stopped at the boundary portion between adjacent divided inclined surfaces. You can pass it through as it is. Further, in the case where a step for retaining the game ball is generated on the rolling surface (when the rolling surface is in a stepped state), the game ball is stopped at the boundary portion of the adjacent divided inclined surfaces. A step is formed, and the game ball can be stopped by the step. That is, among the adjacent divided inclined surfaces, the game ball can be stopped in the concave portion at the uneven end portion which is the upstream end portion of the downstream divided inclined surface, and the stop position of the game ball can be determined.

(4) In the gaming machine according to (3),
A gaming machine characterized in that the adjacent divided inclined surfaces have a concave portion at the boundary portion formed into a concavo-convex shape that is about the diameter of a game ball.

  According to the invention as described in said (4), the adjacent division | segmentation inclined surface makes the magnitude | size of the recessed part of the boundary part made into the uneven | corrugated shape about the diameter of a game ball. Therefore, in a state where a step for retaining the game ball is generated on the rolling surface (when the rolling surface is in a stepped state), the game ball is stopped at the boundary portion of the adjacent divided inclined surfaces. A step is formed, and the game ball can be stopped by the step, and the game ball is placed in the concave portion at the end of the uneven shape that is the upstream end of the divided inclined surface on the downstream side among the adjacent divided inclined surfaces. It can be stopped and the stop position of the game ball can be determined.

(5) In the gaming machine according to (3) or (4),
The specific entry means is disposed at a predetermined location on the downstream end of the rolling surface,
A guide groove for guiding a game ball toward the specific entrance means is provided at a predetermined location on the same axis as the specific entrance means on the divided inclined surface on the most downstream side of the rolling surface,
One of the concave portions of the upstream end portion of the divided inclined surface on the most downstream side of the rolling surface is located on the upstream side of the guide groove.

  According to the invention as described in said (5), the specific entrance means is arrange | positioned in the predetermined location of the downstream end part of a rolling surface. A guide groove for guiding the game ball toward the specific entry means is provided at a predetermined location on the same axis as the specific entry means on the divided inclined surface on the most downstream side of the rolling surface. On the upstream side of the guide groove, one concave portion of the upstream end portion is located at the divided inclined surface on the most downstream side of the rolling surface. Therefore, the game ball is stopped in one concave portion on the upstream end portion of the divided inclined surface on the most downstream side of the rolling surface, which is located on the upstream side of the guide groove on the divided inclined surface. And after the stop cancellation | release, it can flow down the said division | segmentation inclined surface along a guide groove, and can guide toward the specific entrance means. When a game ball is stopped in a recess that is one of the upstream end portions of the divided inclined surface on the most downstream side and that is continuous with the guide groove, the game ball is guided toward the specific entry means after the release. Therefore, it is possible to generate an interesting game that expects the game ball to be stopped in the recess.

(6) In the gaming machine according to (0) or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5),
The posture changing means includes a single link member connected to the plurality of divided inclined surfaces, and a drive means for driving the link member to be able to change between a first state and a second state, By operating the driving means to shift the link member to the first state, the step is not generated between the adjacent divided inclined surfaces, and the driving means is operated to bring the link member to the second state. By changing the position, the step is generated between the adjacent divided inclined surfaces.

  According to the invention as described in said (6), the attitude | position change means can change this link member into a 1st state and a 2nd state, and a single link member connected with several division | segmentation inclined surfaces. A driving means for driving, and by operating the driving means to shift the single link member to the first state, a step is not generated between adjacent divided inclined surfaces, and the driving means is operated. By changing the single link member to the second state, a step is generated between the adjacent divided inclined surfaces. Therefore, it is possible to create or cancel a step between adjacent divided inclined surfaces by simply changing the single link member between the first state and the second state by the driving means. It is not necessary to provide only the driving means, and the plurality of divided inclined surfaces can be suitably driven with a simple configuration.

(7) In the gaming machine according to (0) or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6),
The posture changing means is positioned so that the time from the release of the step between adjacent divided inclined surfaces to the occurrence of the step again is behind the gaming balls in the most downstream row stopped by the step. A gaming machine characterized in that the game balls in the next row are shorter than the time required to move to the most downstream position due to the release of the game balls in the most downstream row.

  According to the invention described in (7) above, the posture changing means calculates the time from the release of the step between the adjacent divided inclined surfaces until the step is generated again, to the row on the most downstream side stopped by the step. The game balls in the next row (predetermined row, for example, one row) positioned behind the game balls in the (predetermined row, for example, one row), and the game balls in the most downstream row (the predetermined row, for example, one row) are released. Thus, the time until moving to the most downstream position is shorter. That is, the steps from the release of the step between the adjacent divided inclined surfaces to the occurrence of the step again are performed quickly. Therefore, it is possible to release and output the game balls in each row that are stopped by the level difference for each row in order from the most downstream side. In other words, it is possible to divide the game ball that is stopped and release it in multiple times, and to have a sense of expectation that the game ball will enter the specific entry means for each release output, A more interesting game can be realized.

(8) In the gaming machine according to (0) or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7),
A game machine characterized in that a play is given to the inclined posture of the divided inclined surface so that the step is increased by the increase of the game balls stopped at the step between adjacent divided inclined surfaces.

  According to the invention described in (8) above, the increase in the number of game balls stopped at the step between adjacent divided inclined surfaces gives play to the inclined posture of the divided inclined surface so that the step becomes larger. . Therefore, when the number of game balls stopped at the step between adjacent divided inclined surfaces increases, the step increases. In other words, the downstream end of the upstream divided inclined surface among the adjacent divided inclined surfaces further sinks, and the player can visually recognize that more game balls are stopped, and more games Since it is advantageous for the player to stop the ball, it is possible to improve the fun of stopping the game ball.

(9) In the gaming machine according to (0) or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (8),
A holding means for temporarily holding the game ball reaching the entrance of the specific entrance means among the game balls released by releasing the step between the adjacent divided inclined surfaces; A gaming machine characterized by

  According to the invention as described in (9) above, the holding means receives the game ball that has reached the entrance of the specific entrance means out of the game balls that are output open by releasing the step between adjacent divided inclined surfaces. Hold temporarily. When the temporary holding of the game ball is released, the game ball is entered into the specific entry means. Therefore, by temporarily holding at the entrance of the specific entry means, the player can visually recognize the state where the game ball is temporarily held at the entrance of the specific entry means, and to the specific entry means. It is possible to reduce missed entry of game balls. Since the entry of a game ball into the specific entry means is an event beneficial to the player, the game ball is temporarily held at the entrance of the specific entry means and the game ball enters the specific entry means. By providing the player with a ball commitment, the player can enjoy the joy and sense of accomplishment that can receive profits, and can further enhance the interest of the game.

(10) In the gaming machine according to (0) or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (9),
The gaming machine is a pachinko machine.

  According to the gaming machine described in the above (10), it is possible to provide a pachinko machine having excellent interest that can sufficiently secure a rolling space for the gaming ball and can temporarily stop and release the gaming ball. The basic configuration of the pachinko machine is provided with an operation handle, and a ball as a game medium is launched into a predetermined game area in accordance with the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. The winning opening (or passing through the operating gate) may be mentioned. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a winning device (such as a variable winning means or a special winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won. To which a valuable value (including data written on a magnetic card as well as a prize ball) is given.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. However, FIG. 2 shows a state in which the lower plate unit 13 is removed from the inner frame 12 for convenience.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and an inner frame 12 that is supported on one side of the outer frame 11 so as to be opened and closed. ing. Below, the structure of the outer frame 11 and the inner frame 12 is demonstrated in detail separately.

  The outer frame 11 is formed in a rectangular shape as a whole by a wooden plate material, and each plate material is assembled by a detachable fastener such as a small screw. In the present embodiment, the outer dimension of the outer frame 11 is 809 mm (inner dimension 771 mm), and the outer dimension in the left and right direction is 518 mm (inner dimension 480 mm). The outer frame 11 may be made of a light metal such as resin or aluminum.

  The opening / closing axis of the inner frame 12 is set so as to extend vertically on the opposite side (left side of the pachinko machine 10 in FIG. 1) from the position where the handle (game ball launching handle 18 described later) is installed as viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. The inner frame 12 can be sufficiently opened to the front side with the opening / closing axis as an axis. For example, if the opening / closing axis of the inner frame 12 is in the vertical direction on the handle installation location side (the right side of the pachinko machine 10 in FIG. 1), the head of the game ball launching handle 18 is adjacent when the inner frame 12 is opened. The inner frame 12 cannot be fully opened because it interferes with the next pachinko machine or card unit (ball lending unit). The inner frame 12 is made of a synthetic resin, specifically, ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) resin. By doing so, it is highly viscous and resistant to impact, and can be manufactured at low cost.

  The configuration of the inner frame 12 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view showing a state in which the front frame set 14 is removed from the pachinko machine 10 (however, in FIG. 3, the configuration in the game area on the surface of the game board 30 is shown as blank for convenience).

  The inner frame 12 is roughly divided into a lower tray unit 13 attached to the lowermost portion thereof, and an opening / closing axis on the left and right sides of the inner frame 12 in the upper range of the lower tray unit 13 as an axis. A front frame set 14 that is freely attached, a resin base 20 to be described later, and a game board 30 that is attached to the rear side of the resin base 20 are provided. Each of these configurations will be described in detail below.

  The lower plate unit 13 is fixed to the inner frame 12 with a fastener such as a screw. On the front side of the lower tray unit 13, a lower tray 15, a ball release lever 17, a game ball launching handle 18, an ashtray 22, and a sound output port 24 are provided. The lower tray 15 as a ball receiving tray is provided at the substantially central portion of the lower tray unit 13, and the game balls discharged from the discharge port 16 can be stored in the lower tray 15. The ball removal lever 17 is for removing a game ball in the lower plate 15. By moving the ball removal lever 17 to the left in FIG. 1, a predetermined position on the bottom surface of the lower plate 15 is opened, The game balls stored in the dish 15 can be pulled out downward through the opening on the bottom surface of the lower dish 15. The game ball launching handle 18 is disposed so as to protrude to the front side on the right side of the lower plate 15. In accordance with the operation of the game ball launching handle 18 by the player, the game ball launching device 38 drives the game ball toward a game board 30 described later. The game ball launcher 38 is composed of a game ball launch handle 18 and a launch motor. The game ball launching device 38 described above corresponds to the game ball launching means in the present invention. The sound output port 24 is an output port for outputting sound from a speaker provided in the lower plate unit 13 or on the back surface. The ashtray 22 is provided on the left side of the lower plate 15. The right side of the ashtray 22 is cantilevered by the lower plate 15 so that the ashtray 22 rotates about the axis in the left-right direction (horizontal direction).

  Note that most of the lower dish unit 13 is molded of ABS resin in the same manner as the inner frame 12. By doing so, it is highly viscous and resistant to impact, and can be manufactured at low cost. In particular, the surface layer forming the lower plate 15 and the front panel portion behind the lower plate are formed of flame-retardant ABS resin. For this reason, this part is difficult to burn.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the front frame set 14 is attached to the inner frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. It can be opened to the front side with an axial center. Moreover, the front frame set 14 is attached so as to fit into the outer wall (rib) 12b (see FIG. 3) of the inner frame 12. That is, since at least a part of the side surface of the front frame set 14 is attached so as to fit into the outer wall (rib) 12b of the inner frame 12, foreign matter (from the gap between the inner frame 12 and the front frame set 14) Such as a needle or thin plate) can be prevented. Further, since the front frame set 14 is made of a synthetic resin, specifically, an ABS resin, like the inner frame 12, the front frame set 14 is highly viscous and resistant to impact, and can be manufactured at low cost.

  On the other hand, an upper plate 19 as a receiving tray for game balls is integrally provided below the front frame set 14 (above the lower plate 15). Here, the upper plate 19 is a ball receiving tray for temporarily storing the game balls and guiding them to the game ball launching device 38 while aligning them in a line. In the conventional pachinko machine, a front decorative frame that can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame is provided below the front frame set, and the upper decorative frame is provided on the front decorative frame. The upper plate 19 is provided directly to the front frame set 14 and is omitted. Similar to the lower plate 15, the upper plate 19 has a structure in which the surface layer is formed of flame-retardant ABS resin.

  Here, the front frame set 14 is provided to be extended below the pachinko machine 10 so as not to interfere with at least the game ball launching handle 18. The dimension to the lower end of the front frame set 14 (H1 in FIG. 1) is, for example, about 201 mm in one existing model, but is about 172 mm, which is about 30 mm smaller in the pachinko machine 10. In addition, along with this, the dimension from the lower end of the pachinko machine 10 to the upper plate 19 (H2 in FIG. 1) is also reduced, and in the existing model, for example, it is about 298 mm, whereas in this pachinko machine 10, it is 261 mm. It has become. In such a configuration, there is a concern that the distance between the nozzle part of the ball lending device and the upper plate 19 will increase due to the lowering of the position of the upper plate 19, and the spilled out game balls that are lent out in this embodiment, A part of the peripheral wall of the upper plate 19 was raised at a portion (left side portion) that receives the game ball from the nozzle portion (the high wall portion 19a in FIG. 1). Thereby, even if it has the structure which lowered the position of the top plate 19, inconveniences, such as spilling out of a rental game ball, are eliminated. In addition, the height dimension of the high wall part 19a should just be commensurate with the down dimension of the upper plate 19, and was 25 mm in the present Example.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the inner frame 12 is mainly composed of a resin base 20 having a rectangular outer shape, and a substantially circular window hole 21 is formed at the center of the resin base 20. A game board 30 is detachably mounted on the rear side of the resin base 20. The game board 30 is made of a rectangular plywood, and is attached in a state in which the peripheral edge thereof is in contact with the back side of the resin base 20 (inner frame 12). Accordingly, a substantially central portion of the front surface portion of the game board 30 is exposed to the front surface side of the inner frame 12 through the window hole 21 of the resin base 20. The vertical length of the game board 30 is 476 mm, and the horizontal length is 452 mm (same size as before).

  Next, the configuration of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a front view showing the configuration of the game board 30. The game board 30 has a first start port 31 arranged at two locations on the left and right sides below the board surface, a second start port 33 arranged in the middle below the board surface, and a prize placed at the upper center of the board surface. Device 40. Further, the game board 30 includes an out port 36 for collecting game balls that have not entered the first start port 31, the second start port 33, or the like. The first start port 31, the second start port 33, the winning device 40, and the like are respectively disposed in the through holes formed by router processing in the game board 30, and wood screws and the like are provided from the front side of the game board 30. It is attached by. The first start port 31 and the second start port 33 described above correspond to the ball entry means in the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the winning device 40 has blades 41a and 41b arranged in a pair on the upper and lower sides, and these blades 41a and 41b are driven by a blade driving device 49 (see FIG. 6). The opening / closing operation is driven. When the blades 41a and 41b are opened, the game balls can be won in the winning device 40, and when the blades 41a and 41b are closed, the game balls cannot be won in the winning device 40. In addition, time for the blades 41a and 41b to be in an open state (open state) at one time is 1.8 seconds. The opening time may be changed to any time other than 1.8 seconds.

  Moreover, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a main control device 70 that controls the entire pachinko machine 10 as shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating the electrical connection of the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the first starting port 31 shown in FIG. 4 includes a first starting port passing sensor 32 that can detect that a game ball has passed. The first start port passage sensor 32 outputs a detection signal to the main control device 70 when the passage of the game ball is detected. When receiving the detection signal from the first start port passage sensor 32, the main control device 70 performs an operation of simultaneously opening the blades 41a and 41b of the winning device 40 once. Moreover, the 2nd starting port 33 shown in FIG. 4 is provided with the 2nd starting port passage sensor 34 which can detect that the game ball passed, as shown in FIG. When the second start port passage sensor 34 detects the passage of the game ball, it outputs a detection signal to the main controller 70. When the main control device 70 receives the detection signal from the second start port passage sensor 34, the main control device 70 performs an operation of simultaneously opening the blades 41a and 41b of the winning device 40 twice.

  The winning device 40 includes a driving body 42 that is a member formed in a predetermined character shape and that performs a predetermined periodic motion. The driving body 42 is disposed on a rolling surface 202 (see FIGS. 11 and 14) on which the game ball rolls so as to be freely driven, and rolls on the rolling surface 202 by the drive. This may affect the rolling mode of the game ball. On the downstream side of the rolling surface 202, there are provided a specific winning portion 210 called a V zone and two normal winning portions 212 disposed on both sides of the specific winning portion 210 so as to sandwich the specific winning portion 210. In a normal gaming state, that is, a state other than a gaming state advantageous to the player (a big hit state), a big winning state occurs when a game ball enters (wins) the specific winning portion 210 (V zone). When the player enters the normal winning portion 212, only a winning ball is given for the entered ball, and no big hit state is generated. A game ball that has entered the winning device 40 enters either the specific winning unit 210 or the normal winning unit 212. A V detection sensor 43 is disposed in the above-described specific winning portion 210 (V zone) (see FIG. 6), and detects the passage of a game ball won in the specific winning portion 210 (V zone). A detection signal from the V detection sensor 43 is output to the main controller 70. In addition, the game ball that has entered the normal winning portion 212 is detected by the detection sensor 44. A detection signal from the detection sensor 44 is output to the main controller 70.

The winning device 40 includes a digital display 60. The digital display 60 displays the number of rounds of special games, displays the number of game balls won in the winning device 40 in one round, and displays information and cues on various game states. It has a function to do. In the pachinko machine 10, when a game ball passes through the V zone in a normal game state, the game state is changed to an advantageous game state for the player and a special game of up to 8 rounds is performed.

  The out port 36 is an entrance for guiding a game ball that has not won the winning device 40, the first start port 31, the second start port 33, or the like from the back surface of the game board 30 to a game ball collecting bowl (not shown).

  In addition to the above, the game board 30 includes a rail unit 50 for guiding the launched game ball onto an arc, a windmill 37 disposed on the left and right shoulders of the game board 30, and a windmill disposed on the left and right of the winning device 40. 37 etc. are also attached. Also, a plurality of nails that guide and play the game ball to enhance its game performance are also arranged on the game board 30.

  Here, the rail unit 50 and the like will be described. Further, the game board 30 is provided with a rail unit 50 for guiding the game ball launched from the game ball launching device 38 to the upper part of the game board 30, and is launched in accordance with the turning operation of the game ball launch handle 18. The played game balls are guided to a predetermined game area through the rail unit 50. The rail unit 50 is formed of a ring-shaped resin molded product (for example, a molded product added with fluororesin), and has an inner rail 51 and an outer rail 52 that are integrally formed in an inner and outer double. . In addition, since the rail unit 50 is shape | molded by adding a fluororesin, it can reduce the frictional resistance of the game ball about the back surface 50a shown in FIG. The inner rail 51 is formed in a substantially annular shape except for about 1/4 of the upper part, and the outer rail 52 is formed so that a part (mainly the left side) faces the inner rail 51. In this case, a guide rail is constituted by the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52, and a spherical guide passage is formed by a portion (the left portion toward the left) where the rails 51 and 52 are parallel to each other with a predetermined interval. The ball guide passage is formed in a groove shape having a contact surface with the game board 30, that is, a groove shape in which the front side is opened.

  A return ball preventing member 53 is attached to the tip of the inner rail 51 (upper left portion in FIG. 4). This prevents a situation in which the game ball once guided from the ball guide path between the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52 to the upper part of the game board 30 returns to the ball guide path again. Yes. Further, a return rubber 54 is attached to the outer rail 52 at a position corresponding to the maximum flight portion of the game ball (upper right portion in FIG. 4: a portion corresponding to the tip portion of the outer rail 52). Therefore, the game ball fired at a predetermined momentum or more hits the return rubber 54 and is bounced back. On the inner surface of the outer rail 52, there is a sliding plate 55 as a long metal strip made of stainless steel to make the flight of the game ball smoother, that is, to reduce the frictional resistance of the game ball. It is attached.

  An arc-shaped flange 56 projecting outward is formed on the outer peripheral portion of the rail unit 50. The flange 56 constitutes a mounting surface for the game board 30. When the rail unit 50 is attached to the game board 30, the flange 56 is brought into contact with the game board 30, and in this state, screws or the like are inserted into a plurality of through holes formed in the flange 56. The rail unit 50 is fastened to 30. In this embodiment, in order to fasten at least the left side of the rail unit 50 to the game board 30, the left side of the rail unit 50 is fastened to the game board 30 with more screws than the right side. The adhesion to the game board 30 with respect to the left side can be improved, and the ball flying of the game ball can be improved. This is because if the left side of the rail unit 50 is wobbled with respect to the game board 30, the momentum of the game ball emitted to the rail unit 50 is absorbed by the wobble.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the top, bottom, left, and right ends of the rail unit 50 are formed in a substantially straight line (flat) when viewed from the front. That is, the flange 56 is cut off at each of the upper, lower, left and right ends of the rail unit 50, and the rail diameter can be expanded in a limited area in the pachinko machine 10, that is, the game area on the game board 30 can be expanded. ing.

  A convex portion 57 is formed at the entrance of the ball guide passage between the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52 so as to close a part of the ball guide passage. The convex portion 57 is provided in a substantially vertical direction from the inner rail 51 to the lower end portion of the rail unit 50, and a foul ball that does not reach the game area and flows backward in the ball guide passage is used as a foul ball passage 63 (see FIG. 3). Play a role in guiding. The lower right corner and the lower left corner of the game board 30 are spaces for sticking stickers (S1, S2 in FIG. 4) and plates such as stamps (for example, serial numbers are described). In order to secure this adhering space, notches 58 and 59 are formed in the flange 56. By sticking a seal such as a certificate (S1, S2 in FIG. 4) to the lower right corner or the lower left corner of the game board 30, the game board 30 and the certificate can be uniquely defined.

  Next, the game area will be described. The game area is partitioned and formed in a substantially circular shape by the inner peripheral portion (inner and outer rails) of the rail unit 50. In particular, in this embodiment, the game area partitioned on the board surface of the game board 30 is far more than conventional. It is greatly configured. In the present embodiment, the distance between the uppermost point of the outer rail 52 and the lower part of the game board 30 is 445 mm (58 mm longer than the conventional product), and is from the extreme left position of the outer rail 52 to the extreme right position of the inner rail 51. The distance is 435 mm (50 mm longer than the conventional product). The distance from the extreme left position of the inner rail 51 to the extreme right position of the inner rail 51 is 418 mm.

  In the present embodiment, the game area is a region surrounded by the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52 as viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, except for the guide rail region which is a parallel part of the inner and outer rails 51 and 52. As an area. Therefore, when it is referred to as a game area, the guide rail portion is not included, and the left limit position toward the game area is specified not by the outer rail 52 but by the inner rail 51. Similarly, the right limit position toward the game area is specified by the inner rail 51. The lower limit position of the game area is specified by the lower end position of the game board 30. Further, the upper limit position of the game area is specified by the outer rail 52.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the width of the game area (maximum width in the left-right direction) is 418 mm, and the height of the game area (maximum width in the vertical direction) is 445 mm.

  Here, the width of the gaming area is preferably at least 380 mm. More preferably, it is 390 mm or more, 400 mm or more, 410 mm or more, 420 mm or more, 430 mm or more, 440 mm or more, 450 mm or more, and further 460 mm or more. Of course, it may be 470 mm or more. That is, the width of the game area is preferably as large as possible from the viewpoint of expanding the game area. The height of the game area is preferably at least 400 mm. More preferably, it is 410 mm or more, 420 mm or more, 430 mm or more, 440 mm or more, 450 mm or more, and more preferably 460 mm or more. Of course, it is good also as 470 mm or more, 480 mm or more, and 490 mm or more. In other words, the height of the game area is preferably as large as possible from the viewpoint of expanding the game area. In addition, about the combination of the said width | variety and height, it is good also as what combined the said numerical value arbitrarily.

  In the present embodiment, the ratio of the area of the game area to the surface of the game board 30 is about 70%, which is much larger than the conventional area ratio. Note that the area ratio of the game area to the surface of the game board 30 has been only about 50% in the past, so it can be said that the game area is considerably expanded on the premise that the game board 30 is shared. It should be noted that the external shape of the pachinko machine 10 is almost uniform among manufacturers for the convenience of installation in the game hall, and in the situation where the size of the game board 30 must be the same, the surface of the game board 30 as described above. Increasing the ratio of the area of the gaming area to about 20% is very significant from the viewpoint of expanding the gaming area. Here, the ratio is preferably at least 60% or more. More preferably, it is 65% or more, More preferably, it is 70% or more. Further, if it is 75% or more exceeding the case of this embodiment, it is more desirable. Furthermore, it may be 80% or more.

  Further, the ratio of the area of the game area to the area of the front side of the entire pachinko machine 10 is about 40%, which is a much larger area ratio than before. The area ratio of the game area to the area of the front side of the entire pachinko machine 10 is desirably 35% or more. Of course, it may be 40% or more, 45% or more, or 50% or more.

  In addition, since the game area is expanded in the left-right direction, the windmill 37, a plurality of nails (guide nails for guiding the game ball to the center), and other bonuses can be arranged in various ways. The behavior of the game balls in the game areas on the left and right sides of 40 can be made more interesting. In addition, since the game area is also expanded in the vertical direction, the windmill 37, a plurality of nails, and other accessories can be further arranged, and the behavior of the game ball in the vertical direction in the game area is further improved. It can be made even more interesting.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 3, in the resin base 20, below the window hole 21 (game board 30), a launch rail 61 for guiding the game ball immediately after being launched from the game ball launcher 38 is attached. ing. The firing rail 61 is fixedly attached to the resin base 20 via a metal plate 62 behind the firing rail 61, and is configured to extend linearly at a predetermined firing angle (launch angle). Accordingly, the game ball that is launched in accordance with the turning operation of the game ball launching handle 18 is first launched obliquely upward along the launch rail 61, and thereafter, into the predetermined game area through the ball guide path of the rail unit 50 as described above. Guided.

  In the case of this pachinko machine 10, it has already been described that the game area is greatly expanded compared to the conventional case, but under such a configuration, the curvature of the guide rail must be reduced, so that the launch ball is stabilized. Need some ingenuity. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the launch position of the game ball is lowered and the inclination angle (launch angle) of the launch rail 61 is made somewhat larger than that of the existing one (that is, the launch rail 61 is raised) to further launch. The length of the rail 61 is made longer than the existing one so as to ensure a sufficiently long ball guiding distance. Thereby, the game ball launched from the game ball launcher 38 can be guided to the guide rail in a more stable state. In this case, in particular, the launch rail 61 is formed so as to extend from the launch position of the game ball launcher 38 to a position beyond the center position (out port 36) of the game area.

  Further, there is a gap of a predetermined interval between the firing rail 61 and the rail unit 50 (guidance rail), and a foul ball passage 63 is formed below the gap. Therefore, if the game ball launched from the game ball launching device 38 does not reach the return ball prevention member 53 and returns to the inside of the guide rail as a foul ball, the foul ball passes through the foul ball passage 63 to the lower plate. 15 is discharged. Incidentally, in the case of the present embodiment, the length of the firing rail 61 is about 240 mm, and the length of the gap at the tip of the firing rail (the length on the extension line of the firing rail 61) is about 40 mm.

  When the foul spheres flow backward in the guide rail, most of them flow along the outer rail 52 and drop downward when reaching the lower end of the outer rail 52. However, some foul spheres fall inside the guide rail. There is also a thing that jumps to the inner rail 51 side. At this time, the splashed foul ball hits the convex portion 57 at the entrance of the ball guide passage and is guided to the foul ball passage 63. Thereby, all of the foul balls are surely guided to the foul ball passage 63. This suppresses interference between the foul ball and the next game ball to be launched.

  Although detailed disclosure of the drawings is omitted, game balls are supplied to the game ball launcher 38 one by one from the ball outlet on the front frame set 14 side (the ball outlet leading from the most downstream portion of the upper plate 19). . At this time, since the launch position of the game ball is lowered in the present embodiment, the drop from the exit of the ball on the front frame set 14 side to the launch position becomes large, but in the vicinity of the base end portion of the launch rail 61, its right side and Guide members 65 and 66 were installed on the front side. Thereby, the game ball supplied from the ball exit on the front frame set 14 side is always set at a predetermined launch position, and a stable launch operation can be realized. Further, the game ball launching device 38 is provided with a ball striking ball, and a game ball is launched with the rotation of the ball striking center around the shaft portion. Therefore, while aiming to reduce the weight of the hitting ball by changing the material to light metal such as aluminum and reducing the size of the shaft, the head portion of the hitting ball (on the side opposite to the shaft) is secured to ensure sufficient firing force. A weight is provided at the end. Thereby, sufficient and stable launch of the game ball can be realized. By providing the weight portion of the hitting ball projecting upward, it is possible to easily pick or hit the hitting ball, and it is easy to adjust the hitting strength of the hitting tip.

  In addition, the code | symbol 67 in FIG. 3 is the discharge port connected to the upper plate 19, and a game ball is discharged to the upper plate 19 through this discharge port 67. FIG. The discharge port 67 is provided with an openable / closable shutter 68 that is displaced between a substantially horizontal state and a substantially vertical state with a substantially horizontal rotation axis as an axis. In a state where the front frame set 14 is released from the inner frame 12 (the state shown in FIG. 3), the shutter 68 is changed from a substantially horizontal state to a substantially vertical state by an urging force of a spring or the like, so that the game ball does not fall out from the discharge port 67. The discharge port 67 is closed. When the front frame set 14 is closed, the shutter 68 is pushed open by a ball passage rod 69 (see FIG. 2) provided on the back surface of the front frame set 14 to be in a substantially horizontal state. The game ball discharged toward the direction passes through the ball passage ridge 69 and is discharged to the upper plate 19 without any leakage. Therefore, in this pachinko machine 10 in which the front decorative frame is omitted and the upper plate 19 is directly provided to the front frame set 14, the game balls inside the payout passage and the like are outside the pachinko machine 10 when the front frame set 14 is opened. Inconveniences such as spilling out can be prevented.

  The resin base 20 is provided with a substantially rectangular small window 71 at the lower right portion of the window hole 21. Therefore, a sticker such as a stamp (S1 in FIG. 4) stretched at the lower right corner of the game board 30 can be seen through the small window 71. Further, a sticker or the like can be attached from the small window 71.

  As shown in FIG. 3, support brackets 81 and 82 are attached to the left end portion of the inner frame 12 as a support mechanism for the front frame set 14. The upper support fitting 81 is provided with a support hole 83 having a notch on the front side of the figure, and the lower support fitting 82 is provided with a protruding shaft 84 protruding in the vertical direction.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a front frame set open detection switch 90 that detects that the front frame set 14 is opened with respect to the inner frame 12 is provided above the inner frame 12. When the front frame set 14 is opened, it is output from the front frame set open detection switch 90 to the computer for the hall (in the pachinko parlor). When the front frame set 14 is closed, the metal reinforcing plates 132 and 131 of the front frame set 14 shown in FIG. 5 come into contact with the pair of metal fittings 92 of the inner frame 12 shown in FIG. The grounding of the front frame set 14 is secured.

  Here, the front frame set 14 described above will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 is a rear view of the front frame set 14. The front frame set 14 is formed with a substantially elliptical window 101 so that most of the game area can be viewed from the outside. Specifically, the window portion 101 has a shape in which a substantially central portion on the left and right sides is curved relatively gently as compared with the upper and lower sides. The substantially central portion may be linear. In the present embodiment, the distance between the upper end of the window portion 101 (the uppermost portion of the outer rail 52 and the upper end of the game area) and the upper end of the front frame set 14 (the vertical width of the so-called upper frame portion) is 61 mm. It is significantly shorter than the prior art with an upper frame width of about 85 mm to 95 mm. As a result, the upper area of the game area can be easily secured, and the large prize-winning device 40 can also be arranged relatively upward. The distance between the upper end of the front frame set 14 is desirably 80 mm or less, more desirably 70 mm or less, and further desirably 60 mm or less. Of course, as long as a predetermined strength can be ensured, it may be 50 mm or less.

  Further, the shortest distance between the left end of the window portion 101 and the left end of the front frame set 14 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10 (the left-right width of the so-called left side frame portion: shown on the right side in FIG. 5), The frame width on the opening / closing axis side is set to be relatively large in order to increase the strength and support strength of the front frame set 14 itself. In this case, as is apparent from a comparison between FIGS. 1 and 3, in the state where the front frame set 14 is closed, not only the left end portion of the outer rail 52 but also the left end portion of the inner rail 51 is the left frame portion. Obscured by. That is, at least a part of the guide rail overlaps and is covered with the left frame portion of the front frame set 14 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. Even if it becomes difficult to visually recognize the game ball in this way, it is only a passing point where the game ball is guided to the game area, and it is difficult to see the game ball in the game area where the player mainly enjoys the game. It doesn't mean. Therefore, there is no trouble in actual game. Moreover, while such a trouble does not arise, sufficient intensity | strength and support strength of the front frame set 14 are securable. Incidentally, the distance in the left-right direction between the left end position of the outer rail 52 and the left end position of the outer frame 11 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10 is 21 mm, the right end position of the game area (the right end position of the inner rail 51) and the outer frame 11 The distance in the left-right direction with respect to the right end position is 44 mm.

  In addition, the front frame set 14 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps around it (for example, a corner portion). These light emitting means play a role of enhancing the effect of the game during the game by changing and controlling the light emission mode such as lighting and blinking according to the change of the game state at the time of big hit or predetermined reach. For example, at the periphery of the window portion 101, an annular illumination portion 102 containing a light emitting means such as an LED is provided symmetrically, and at the center of the annular illumination portion 102 and at the top of the pachinko machine 10, Similarly, a central illumination unit 103 having a built-in light emitting means such as an LED is provided. In the pachinko machine 10, the central illumination unit 103 functions as a jackpot lamp, and lights and blinks when the jackpot is informed that the jackpot is being hit. Further, the upper plate 19 is also provided around the upper plate 19 with an upper plate illumination unit 104 having a built-in light emitting means such as an LED. In addition, on the left and right sides of the central illumination unit 103, there are provided a prize ball lamp 105 that is lit during the payout of a prize ball and an error display lamp 106 that is lit when a predetermined error occurs. In addition, a small window 107 made of a transparent resin is provided so as to be able to visually recognize a part of the surface of the inner frame 12, the surface of the game board 30, and the like so as to be adjacent to the lower end portion of the annular illumination portion 102. Since the predetermined portion of the small window 107 is flat, the certificate paper or the like attached to the lower right corner of the game board 30 can be suitably read from the flat portion of the small window 107 by a machine.

  In addition, a ball lending operation unit 120 is disposed below the window unit 101, and the ball lending operation unit 120 is provided with a ball lending button 121, a return button 122, and a frequency display unit 123. When the ball lending operation unit 120 is operated with a bill or a card inserted in a card unit (ball lending unit) (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, a game ball is lent according to the operation. Done. The ball lending button 121 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on information recorded on a card or the like (recording medium), and the lending ball is supplied to the upper plate 19 as long as there is a remaining amount on the card or the like. Is done. The return button 122 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the card unit. The frequency display unit 123 displays remaining amount information such as a card. It should be noted that the ball rental operation unit 120 is not necessary for a pachinko machine in which game balls are lent directly to the upper plate from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit, that is, a so-called cash machine. Therefore, a decorative seal or the like is attached to the installation portion of the ball rental operation unit 120. Thereby, the common use of the lending operation unit of the pachinko machine using the card unit and the cash machine can be achieved.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the vicinity of the small window 107 on the left side of the front frame set 14 is not protruded more than necessary to the front side (the front side in FIG. 1). Thus, when a game ball is lent directly to the upper plate 19 from the card sand ball lending device provided on the left side of the pachinko machine 10, the tip of the nose portion (so-called elephant nose) of the ball lending device is discharged. An exit can be suitably located in the upper position of the top plate 19, and the game ball lent from the nose part of the said ball lending apparatus can be received by the top plate 19. FIG.

  Various reinforcing members made of metal are provided on the back side of the front frame set 14 so as to surround the window portion 101. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, reinforcing plates 131, 132, 133, and 134 are respectively attached to the back side of the front frame set 14 and on the top, bottom, left, and right sides of the window portion 101. These reinforcing plates 131 to 134 are connected in contact with each other, but resin parts 135 for avoiding direct contact are interposed at the connecting portions of the left and upper reinforcing plates 132 and 133 in the drawing. Thus, since the resin part 135 is interposed in the connection part of the reinforcement boards 132 and 133, it can prevent that a noise loops with the reinforcement boards 131-134. Further, the right reinforcing plate 131 of FIG. 5 is provided with an engaging claw 131a having a hook shape at an intermediate position thereof, and this engaging claw 131a is formed on the inner frame 12 with the front frame set 14 closed. It is configured to be engaged with the hole 12a (see FIG. 3). With this configuration, the front frame set 14 is configured to include the upper plate 19, and even if the upper and lower pivot support positions are extended, the front frame set 14 can be prevented from being lifted at the intermediate position. Therefore, an illegal act or the like floating the front frame set 14 is suppressed.

  The lower reinforcing plate 134 is provided with a resin rail side wall member 136 at a position facing the firing rail 61 (see FIG. 3). The rail side wall member 136 becomes the side wall of the firing rail 61 when the front frame set 14 is closed. Therefore, the game ball is prevented from spilling from the launch rail 61.

  The reinforcing plates 131 to 134 described above also have a function as a metal frame for supporting the glass, and a part of the reinforcing plates 131 to 134 is folded back to form a glass holding groove. The glass holding grooves are formed in two rows on the front and rear sides, and a pair of front and rear glasses 137 having a rectangular shape are held in each glass holding groove. Thereby, the two glass 137 is attached to the front and back at a predetermined interval.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the game area is expanded. Therefore, when the front frame set 14 is closed, one of the guide rails configured by the inner and outer rails 52 and 53 is used. The part is covered with the front frame set 14. Therefore, in the guide rail, a portion where the front open portion cannot be covered with the glass 137 is formed. In such a case, for example, when the game ball launched from the game ball launcher 38 returns without reaching the return ball prevention member 53, the game ball spills (jumps out) from the guide rail, or the outer rail 52 and the glass. 137. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a rail cover 140 for covering the front side open portion of the guide rail is attached to the front frame set 14.

  The rail cover 140 is a substantially flat plate having a substantially arc shape, and is formed of a transparent resin. The rail cover 140 has an arc shape corresponding to the shape of the guide rail, and covers the section from the base end portion of the guide rail to the vicinity of the tip end portion along the peripheral edge of the window portion 101. It is attached to the back side of the set 14. In particular, the size and shape of the rail cover 140 on the inner diameter side substantially match those of the inner rail 52. When the rail cover 140 is attached, the surface side of the rail cover 140 is in contact with the glass 137. When the front frame set 14 is closed, the back surface of the rail cover 140 covers almost the entire area of the guide rail. Thereby, the collision of the game ball with the glass 137 can be prevented in most sections of the guide rail. Therefore, adverse effects such as breakage due to contact with the glass 137 can be suppressed.

  Further, a portion where the guide rail protrudes from the side edge portion of the glass 137 is provided at the right end portion of the rail cover 140 (that is, the portion which becomes the right end in the state of FIG. 5 where the rail cover 140 is attached to the front frame set 14). A covering portion 141 for covering is provided. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of problems such as game balls spilling out of the guide rail (jumping out) or being caught between the outer rail 52 and the glass 137.

  Further, on the back side of the rail cover 140, a ridge 142 is formed that extends in an arc along the inner edge of the rail cover 140 and protrudes toward the front side of FIG. The ridge 142 is configured to overlap the inner rail 52 substantially integrally with the rim 142 in a state of entering the guide rail when the front frame set 14 is closed. Therefore, for example, even if a wire or the like is intruded through a gap between the front frame set 14 and the inner frame 12 to perform an illegal act, it is very difficult to infiltrate the wire or the like into the game area inside the guide rail. Become. As a result, fraudulent acts performed using a wire or the like can be prevented. In addition, it is good also as a structure which forms the protrusion 142 in a wider range, for example along the whole region of the inner edge of the rail cover 140. According to this structure, it becomes difficult to infiltrate a wire etc. in a wider range, a wire etc. It is possible to more reliably prevent fraud performed using

  Further, support metal fittings 151 and 152 are attached to the right end portion of the front frame set 14 in FIG. Therefore, the front frame set 14 can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 12 by assembling the support brackets 151 and 152 on the front frame set 14 side to the support brackets 81 and 82 (see FIG. 3) on the inner frame 12 side. It comes to be installed.

  Here, the main controller 70 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, the main control device 70 is configured as a microcomputer centered on a CPU 72. In addition to a power supply circuit 73 that supplies power to the CPU 72, a ROM 74 that stores various processing programs and temporarily. A RAM 76 for storing data, a timer 77 for measuring time, a clock circuit 78 for outputting a rectangular wave having a predetermined frequency, and an input / output processing circuit 80 are connected by a bus 79. A detection signal from the first start port passage sensor 32 and the second start port passage sensor 34, a detection signal from the V detection sensor 43, and the like are input to the main control device 70 via the input / output processing circuit 80. Further, from the main control device 70, a drive signal to the blade drive device 49 that drives opening and closing of the pair of blades 41a and 41b, a control signal to the display control device 45 that controls display control of the digital display 60, A control signal to the payout control device 46 for paying out the prize balls, a control signal to the sound control device 47 to which the speaker 48 is connected, lighting signals to various lamps (not shown), and the like are sent via the input / output processing circuit 80. It is output.

  Next, the structure of the further characteristic part of the pachinko machine 10 of a present Example is demonstrated below using FIGS. 7 is a front view of the winning device 40 when the driving body 42 is lowered, FIG. 8 is a right side view of the winning device 40, FIG. 9 is a plan view of the winning device 40, and FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the winning device 40 shown in FIG. 7 when viewed from the upper right, FIG. 11 is a partially cutaway perspective view of the winning device 40 shown in FIG. 7, and FIG. 12 is shown in FIG. FIG. 13 is a longitudinal sectional view of the winning device 40, FIG. 13 is a front view of the winning device 40 when the driving body 42 is raised, and FIG. 14 is a partially cutaway perspective view of the winning device 40 shown in FIG. FIG. 15 is a longitudinal sectional view of the winning device 40 shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 to 15, the winning device 40 includes blades 41 a and 41 b that are driven to open and close based on the game balls B entering the first start port 31 and the second start port 33, and the blades 41 a and 41 b. When the ball 41b is in the open state, the guide ball 220 that guides the game ball B that has entered from the open space of the blades 41a and 41b to the stage 200, and the game ball B that is guided and supplied from the guide channel 220 is downstream from the upstream side. A stage 200 that rolls to the side, a driving body 42 that can be driven in two different directions and is disposed on the stage 200, and a game ball B that is disposed at a predetermined position at the downstream end of the stage 200. Two game balls B that can be entered in two places so that the specific prize winning part 210 (V zone) that allows the ball and the specific prize winning part 210 (V zone) at the downstream end of the stage 200 are sandwiched. With the regular winning section 212 That. Below, each structure of the winning device 40 is demonstrated.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the blades 41 a and 41 b rotate so that the rotation shaft 41 c provided on the lower end side is an axis and the tapered tip side is opened. In other words, the blades 41a and 41b are in a state as shown by a solid line in FIG. 7 in the closed state, and in a state of being opened as shown by a broken line in FIG.

  The guide passage 220 has a predetermined length (for example, about 6 cm) of a depth passage portion 221 that guides the game ball B that has entered by opening the blades 41a and 41b and is slightly inclined in the direction toward the back of the winning device 40. The vertical passage hole 222 formed in the innermost portion of the depth passage portion 221 and through which the game ball B can pass, and the game ball B that has passed through the passage hole 222 can be guided in either of the left and right directions. A branch passage portion 223 (see FIG. 19) of a predetermined length (for example, about 5 cm) that slightly tilts in the left-right direction from the center of the winning device 40, and the suspension depending on the left and right output portions of the branch passage portion 223 A passage portion 224 and an opening 225 opened to the stage 200 side below the hanging passage portion 224 are provided. In other words, the game ball B entered with the blades 41a and 41b opened advances through the depth passage portion 221 to the deep side of the winning device 40, falls through the passage hole 222 and enters the branch passage portion 223. The passage portion 223 proceeds in either the left or right direction of the winning device 40, and the drooping passage portion 224 is suspended and supplied onto the stage 200. In other words, the game ball B entered with the blades 41a and 41b opened is supplied onto the stage 200 through the two paths K shown in FIG.

  Since the opening portions 225 provided at the two left and right positions in the front view of the winning device 40 are opened toward the stage 200, the game ball B is output from the opening portion 225 in the lateral direction of the stage 200. It will be. Further, as will be described later, the stage 200 has an inclined surface that descends from the back side to the near side in a front view. Therefore, after the game ball B is supplied laterally on the upstream side of the inclined surface, the inclined surface It is possible to realize the behavior of a game ball that flows down in the direction of the inclination due to the inclination. That is, since the game ball B is supplied to the stage 200 in a direction different from the tilt direction, the behavior of the game ball flowing down the stage 200 can be interesting.

  The passing hole 222 is provided with a winning number detection passing sensor 226 for detecting the passing of the game ball B, and the winning device 40 is in a big hit state, that is, the opening and closing of the blades 41a and 41b of the winning device 40 is predetermined. The number of game balls B won (win) in the winning device 40 can be detected in the state where the game is performed a number of times, and when the number of game balls B in the big hit state reaches a predetermined number I try to end the round. The round is also ended when the opening and closing of the blades 41a and 41b of the winning device 40 reaches a predetermined number of times. That is, one round in the jackpot state ends when one of the number of opening of the blades 41a and 41b of the winning device 40 or the number of winning game balls B reaches a predetermined number. ing.

  In the stage 200, the game ball B guided and supplied from the guide passage 220 rolls from the upstream side to the downstream side. As shown in FIG. 11, the stage 200 has a rolling surface 202 (inclined surface) inclined from the upstream side where the opening 225 of the guide passage 220 is located to the downstream side where the specific winning portion 210 (V zone) is located. I have. The rolling surface 202 (inclined surface) includes two divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b that are divided into two from the upstream side to the downstream side. The stage 200 is upstream of the other divided inclined surface adjacent to the downstream side of the divided inclined surface 202a from the downstream end of one divided inclined surface 202a of the two divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b. A posture changing mechanism 240 that changes the inclined postures of the divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b is provided so as to form a step 230 in which the end of the side is raised and the game ball B is stopped. The two divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b have a concavo-convex shape at the boundary portion, and are in a state where they are occluded. Adjacent divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b have the size of the concave portion 203 at the boundary portion formed in the concave and convex shape approximately equal to the diameter of the game ball B. As described above, there is a gap (for example, a gap of about 1 mm) between the two divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b in order to change the posture of the two divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b. When there is no step 230 between the two divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b, the game ball B passes through the two divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b as it is.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 and 11, the specific winning portion 210 (V zone) is disposed at a predetermined location (for example, a central location) at the downstream end of the stage 200, and a game ball that rolls on the stage 200. B can enter the ball. The two normal winning portions 212 are arranged at two locations so as to sandwich the specific winning portion 210 (V zone) at the downstream end portion of the stage 200, and the game ball B can enter.

  Of the two divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b, on the divided inclined surface 202b on the downstream side, the game ball B is distributed from the upstream side to the downstream side at the central location toward the specific winning portion 210 (V zone). A guide groove 204 is formed to guide the guide. The guide groove 204 is formed on the same axis as the specific winning portion 210 (V zone). On the upstream side of the guide groove 204, one recess 203 is located at the upstream end of the most downstream divided inclined surface 202b.

  The driving body 42 is disposed on the stage 200 and can be driven in two different directions (horizontal direction and vertical direction in this embodiment). That is, the driving body 42 comes into contact with the game ball B rolling on the rolling surface 202 and affects the rolling mode of the game ball B. The first direction (for example, the horizontal direction) and its direction Is arranged on the rolling surface 202 so as to be drivable in a second direction (for example, a vertical direction) different from the above, and in this embodiment, a shape in which a person rides on a canoe is adopted. The drive body 42 includes a canoe member simulating a canoe as a rod-like member having a base end portion 42a at a position where a person as one end side is disposed and a distal end portion 42b at the other end side. 42a (the rear end portion of the canoe member) is the center axis, and the other end portion (the tip end portion 42b of the canoe member) is pivotable in a horizontal plane within a predetermined range of the horizontal plane orthogonal to the axis center, and the vertical plane The vertical plane can be reciprocated within a predetermined range.

  The winning device 40 is different from the first drive mechanism unit 250 for reciprocally driving the drive body 42 (canoe member) in the horizontal direction at a first cycle, and the drive body 42 (canoe member) in the vertical direction different from the first cycle. And a second drive mechanism 260 that reciprocates in the second cycle. The driving body 42 is positioned at a position where the game ball B rolling on the rolling surface 202 is likely to enter the specific winning portion 210 (V zone) by driving by the first driving mechanism portion 250 and the second driving mechanism portion 260. May exist.

  In other words, as shown in FIG. 11, when the game ball B is supplied to the stage 200 from the opening 225 of the drooping passage 224 on the left side of the winning device 40, the driving body 42 (canoe member) has its base end. If the other end portion (the tip portion 42b of the canoe member) is swung to the right side with the portion 42a as an axis, the player can enter the specific winning portion 210 (V zone) at the downstream end portion of the stage 200. However, if the drive body 42 (canoe member) is in a state where the other end portion (tip portion 42b of the canoe member) is located on the center side or is swung to the left side with the base end portion 42a as an axial center, It is difficult to enter the specific winning portion 210 (V zone) at the downstream end of the stage 200. The same applies to the case where the game ball B is supplied to the stage 200 from the opening 225 of the hanging passage 224 on the right side of the winning device 40.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the main control device 70 includes a simultaneous drive control unit 270 that controls the first drive mechanism unit 250 and the second drive mechanism unit 260 to be driven simultaneously. The simultaneous drive control unit 270 stops driving the driving body 42 (canoe member) at a predetermined position (for example, a central position) in a gaming state (big hit state) advantageous to the player, and adjacent divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b. A step 230 is generated between them, and the other end side (the tip end side of the canoe member) of the driving body 42 is raised by the step 230. The simultaneous drive control unit 270 corresponds to a part of the function of the CPU 72 of the main control device 70.

  Below, the 1st drive mechanism part 250, the 2nd drive mechanism part 260, and the attitude | position change mechanism part 240 are demonstrated using FIGS. 16 is an exploded perspective view of the winning device 40 as viewed from the front, FIG. 17 is an exploded perspective view of the winning device 40 as viewed from the rear, and FIG. 18 is an exploded perspective view of the main part of the winning device 40 as viewed from the front. 19 is an exploded perspective view of the main part of the winning device 40 as seen from the rear, FIG. 20 is an exploded perspective view of the first drive mechanism 250 as seen from the front, and FIG. 21 is the first drive. FIG. 22 is an exploded perspective view of the mechanism portion 250 as viewed from the rear, FIG. 22 is an exploded perspective view of the posture changing mechanism portion 240 when the stage 200 is in a stepped state, and FIG. 23 is a posture of the stage 200 when no step is generated. 24 is an exploded perspective view of the change mechanism unit 240. FIG. 24 is a side view of the posture change mechanism unit 240 in a state where the level difference of the stage 200 is generated. FIG. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 16 to FIG. 19, the winning device 40 includes a front side member 280, an intermediate frame 290, a stage 200, a driving body 42, and a back side member 300, when roughly classified.

  The front side member 280 is a member (frame body) located on the front side of the winning device 40, and includes the blades 41a and 41b, a part of the depth passage portion 221, the V detection sensor 43, and the like.

  The intermediate frame 290 includes the main portion of the guide passage 220 described above, and includes the passage hole 222 of the guide passage 220, a part of the branch passage portion 223 and the hanging passage portion 224, and the like.

  The stage 200 includes two divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b, a posture changing mechanism unit 240, and a holding mechanism unit 310. The holding mechanism unit 310 receives the game ball B that reaches the entrance of the specific winning unit 210 (V zone) among the game balls B that are output open by releasing the step 230 between the adjacent divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b. It is a temporary holding.

  As shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the holding mechanism unit 310 includes a solenoid 311 that moves the movable piece 312 back and forth by turning on and off a drive signal, a distal end side of the movable piece 312 attached to one end side, and a game ball B on the other end side. And a rod-like body 313 that is pivotally supported with a central portion as a rotation axis. When a drive signal (for example, an OFF signal) is input to the solenoid 311, the holding mechanism unit 310 is in a state in which the movable piece 312 protrudes forward, and one end side of the rod-like body 313 that is pivotally supported with the central portion as a rotation axis is forward. When the other end side is pushed back and the other end side is pulled back (in short, the rod-like body 313 rotates), the tongue piece 314 is pulled back, and the tongue piece 314 is placed in the specific winning portion 210 (V zone). When the game ball B enters the entrance of the specific winning portion 210 (V zone) at this time, the game ball B is entered without being held by the tongue piece portion 314. It will be. On the other hand, in the holding mechanism unit 310, when a drive signal (for example, an ON signal) is input to the solenoid 311, the movable piece 312 is pulled back, and the rod-like body 313 that is pivotally supported with the central portion as a rotation axis. One end side of the tongue is pulled back and the other end protrudes forward (in other words, the rod-like body 313 rotates), so that the tongue piece 314 is pushed out, and the tongue piece 314 is in a specific prize. When the game ball B enters the entrance of the specific winning unit 210 (V zone) at this time, the game ball B is held by the tongue piece 314. The

  The back-side member 300 includes a first back-side member 320 to which the driving body 42 is attached and combined with the intermediate frame 290, a second back-side member 330 attached to the back of the first back-side member 320, A third back surface side member 340 attached to the back of the second back surface side member 330 and a fourth back surface side member 350 attached to the back of the third back surface side member 340 are provided.

  The first drive mechanism section 250 includes a first back surface side member 320, a second back surface side member 330, and a third back surface side member 340. Before describing the configuration of the first drive mechanism section 250, first, the configuration of the drive body 42 will be described in detail.

  The driving body 42 (canoe member) has a tip end portion 42b (tip portion 42b of the canoe member) that is rotatable with respect to a support shaft 360 (see FIG. 20) provided at the base end portion 42a. It can move up and down in the axial direction of the support shaft 360. In other words, the base end portion 42a of the drive body 42 (canoe member) is provided with a support shaft 360 and a first connecting member 361 that is rotatably attached around the support shaft 360. A base end portion 42 a of 42 (canoe member) is connected to the first connecting member 361. The first connecting member 361 includes a first protruding rod 362 that protrudes in a direction opposite to the direction (tip direction) from the support shaft 360 toward the tip of the drive body 42 (canoe member). That is, if the direction of the first protruding rod 362 is changed, the tip direction of the driving body 42 is changed. Further, a second connecting member 363 is attached to the support shaft 360 above the first connecting member 361 so as to be rotatable with respect to the support shaft 360. A decorative member 364 that is shaped like a person who has a (boat boat) is attached. The second connecting member 363 includes a second protruding rod 365 that protrudes in a direction opposite to the direction from the support shaft 360 toward the decorative member 364 (front direction). That is, the direction of the decorative member 364 is changed by changing the direction of the second protruding rod 365.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the first back surface side member 320 includes bearing portions 321 that support the support shaft 360 of the driving body 42 at both ends thereof in two upper and lower portions, and the support shaft 360 of the driving body 42 is suspended. It is designed to support in the installed state. Specifically, the upper bearing portion 321 is an insertion hole (not shown) into which the upper end of the support shaft 360 is inserted, and the lower bearing portion 321 is a notch portion into which the lower end side of the support shaft 360 is inserted. By fixing the lower bearing portion 321 with the fixing member 323 in a state where the support shaft 360 of the driving body 42 is attached to the upper and lower bearing portions 321, the support shaft 360 does not come off. ing. In addition, as shown in FIG. 19, the first back surface member 320 has a first penetrating portion 324 in a space in which the first projecting rod 362 can project and can rotate within a predetermined range, and a second projecting rod 365. A second penetrating portion 325 is provided which is a space that can project and can rotate within a predetermined range.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the second back surface side member 330 has insertion holes 331 at both ends at locations corresponding to the first protrusion rod 362 and the second protrusion rod 365 on the side facing the first back surface side member 320. A movable rod 332 is provided that is formed and pivotally supported with a substantially central portion as a rotation axis. The first projecting bar 362 and the second projecting bar 365 are inserted into the insertion holes 331 at both ends of the movable bar 332, respectively. A projecting pin 333 (see FIG. 19) projecting from the second rear surface side member 330 is provided on the rear surface side of the movable bar 332, and a portion corresponding to the projecting pin 333 of the second rear surface side member 330 is substantially omitted. An arcuate groove (not shown) is formed, and the projecting pin 333 of the movable bar 332 projects from the substantially arcuate groove (not shown) of the second back side member 330. . As shown in FIG. 19, a guide groove 334 for guiding the protruding pin 333 of the movable bar 332 is formed on the back side of the second back side member 330, and is attached to the back side of the second back side member 330. An up-and-down movable plate 335 is provided. The guide groove 334 of the vertical movable plate 335 has a shape in which, for example, a triangular hypotenuse having a height of about 33 mm and a base of about 3 mm is used as the groove, and the groove changes gradually. That is, the guide groove portion 334 of the up and down movable plate 335 is communicated with the first directly below guide groove portion that hangs down about 6 mm from the upper portion, and proceeds to the first lower right direction (slightly oblique direction) about 6 mm. An inclined guide groove portion, a second directly below guide groove portion that communicates with the first inclined guide groove portion and hangs down by about 6 mm, and a second portion that communicates with the second directly below guide groove portion and proceeds slightly about 6 mm in the lower right direction (slightly oblique direction). It consists of an inclined guide groove and a third immediately below guide groove that communicates with the second inclined guide groove and hangs down about 6 mm. Further, a lateral guide groove 336 formed in the lateral direction is formed on the side of the vertically movable plate 335 facing the third back surface side member 340.

  The third rear surface side member 340 includes a first actuator 341, a first gear 342 attached to the rotation shaft of the first actuator 341, and a second gear 343 engaged with the first gear 342. . The second gear 343 has a disc portion 344 on the side facing the second back surface side member 330, and a protrusion inserted into the lateral guide groove portion 336 of the vertically movable plate 335 in the disc portion 344. Pins 345 are formed. In addition, the rotating shaft of the second gear 343 is provided with a semi-disc portion 346 that rotates as the second gear 343 rotates. When the driving body 42 is reciprocated in the horizontal direction at the first cycle, the rotation shaft of the first actuator 341 is rotated via the first gear 342 by rotating the rotation shaft of the first actuator 341. The rotation is transmitted to the second gear 343 and the projecting pin 345 of the second gear 343 rotates in a circular orbit. The rotational movement of the circular orbit of the projecting pin 345 of the second gear 343 is converted into the vertical reciprocating movement of the vertical movable plate 335, and the vertical reciprocating movement of the vertical movable plate 335 follows the rotation axis of the movable rod 332. The upper part of the movable bar 332 reciprocates in the arc direction along the axis, and the lower part of the movable bar 332 reciprocates in the arc direction. That is, when the upper part of the movable bar 332 is located on the left side of the arc path, the lower part of the movable bar 332 is located on the right side of the arc path.

  The reciprocating movement in the arc direction of the upper portion of the movable bar 332 is transmitted to the second projecting bar 365 as a reciprocating movement in the horizontal direction (lateral direction). That is, since the insertion hole 331 of the movable bar 332 is larger than the second projecting bar 365, the vertical movement component when the second projecting bar 365 is reciprocated in an arc is not transmitted and reflected. In addition, a decorative member 364 representing a person who has an oar (boat rod) is reciprocated in the horizontal direction (lateral direction). The reciprocating movement in the arc direction below the movable bar 332 is transmitted to the first projecting bar 362 as a reciprocating movement in the horizontal direction (lateral direction). That is, since the insertion hole 331 of the movable bar 332 is larger than the first protruding bar 362, the vertical movement component when the first protruding bar 362 is reciprocated in an arc is not transmitted and reflected. The drive body 42 (canoe member) reciprocates in the horizontal direction (lateral direction). That is, the driving body 42 (canoe member) and the decorative member 364 are reciprocated in the horizontal direction (lateral direction) at the first cycle. This first period depends on the rotation period of the rotation axis of the first actuator 341 of the third back surface side member 340. Further, by making the guide groove 334 of the vertical movable plate 335 have the above-described shape, the driving body 42 (canoe member) and the decorative member 364 do not reciprocate in the horizontal direction at a constant speed, but the leftmost position, the center The position is relatively long in the rightmost position, and is relatively short in the position between the leftmost position, the central position, and the rightmost position, that is, the moving speed between the leftmost position and the central position. The moving speed between the center position and the rightmost position is increased.

  As shown in FIG. 20, as can be seen from the positional relationship of the movable bar 332, when the driving body 42 (canoe member) is located on the left side in the horizontal direction (lateral direction), on the contrary, all A decorative member 364 that is shaped like a person holding a (boat rod) is positioned on the right side in the horizontal direction (lateral direction). On the contrary, as shown in FIG. 21, when the driving body 42 (canoe member) is located on the right side in the horizontal direction (lateral direction), it imitates a person who has an oar (boat rod) in his hand. The decorative member 364 is positioned on the left side in the horizontal direction (lateral direction). In other words, the driving body 42 (canoe member) and the decorative member 364 that represents a person who has an oar (boat rod) in hand move in opposite directions.

  In addition, the 3rd back surface side member 340 is provided with the light transmission type photodetector 347 (refer FIG. 17) which detects the rotation position of the semi-disc part 346 in the predetermined location. When the semi-disc portion 346 is positioned on the light transmission type photodetector 347, the light at the photodetector 347 is shielded by the semi-disc portion 346, and a detection signal corresponding to the light is output. When the part 346 is not positioned on the light transmission type photodetector 347, the light from the photodetector 347 is not blocked by the semicircular disk part 346, and a detection signal corresponding to that is output. Based on the detection signal from the photodetector 347, the driving body 42 and the decorative member 364 can be stopped in a state of facing the front. In this case, the projection pin 345 of the second gear 343 is positioned at the center in the vertical direction of the second gear 343 by the rotation of the first actuator 341 of the third back surface side member 340, and the vertical movable plate 335 is moved in the vertical direction. The movable rod 332 is positioned in the center position, and the driving body 42 and the decoration member 364 are stopped in a state of facing the front.

  Next, the posture change mechanism unit 240 will be described. As shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, the stage 200 includes two divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b, a posture changing mechanism 240, and a holding mechanism 310 (see FIGS. 16 and 17). Since the holding mechanism unit 310 has been described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17, the two divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b and the posture changing mechanism unit 240 will be described in detail here. Accordingly, FIGS. 22 and 23 illustrate the stage 200 in which the holding mechanism unit 310 is not illustrated, that is, the two divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b, the posture changing mechanism unit 240, and the attachment frame body 241.

  The attachment frame body 241 is provided with two divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b, a posture changing mechanism 240, and a holding mechanism 310 (not shown), and the front side, the back side, and the upper side are opened. It is a substantially U-shaped frame in front view. That is, the frame body includes both side walls 241a and a bottom portion 241b.

  As shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, the two divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b are arranged in the inclination direction as an upstream divided inclined surface 202a and a downstream divided inclined surface 202b. The downstream divided inclined surface 202b is formed with through holes at two locations on the side surface near the downstream side, and further, an extension 242 extending in the side surface direction is provided on the left side surface when viewed from the front. The extending portion 242 includes a notched portion 243 that is notched in an oblique direction from the leading end side to the starting end side of the extending portion 242. A through hole is formed at a location near the front side of the both side walls 241a of the mounting frame 241. A through hole near the front side of the side walls 241a of the mounting frame 241 and a divided inclined surface on the downstream side. Support pins 244 are inserted into two through holes near the downstream side of 202 b, and both ends of the support pins 244 are fixed by fixing members 245. By doing so, the divided inclined surface 202b on the downstream side is in a state of being pivotally supported on the attachment frame body 241 by the support pins 244 inserted in the lateral direction (width direction).

  Next, the upstream divided inclined surface 202a is formed with through holes at two positions on the side surface at a substantially central position in the flow-down direction, and the left side surface in the front view extends in the side surface direction. The extended portion 242 includes a cutout portion 243 that is cut in an oblique direction from the distal end side to the start end side of the extended portion 242. A through hole is formed in each part of the mounting frame 241 away from the front side on both side walls 241a. The through hole separated from the front side on both side walls 241a of the mounting frame 241 and the upstream division Support pins 244 are inserted into two through holes on the side surface of the inclined surface 202 a, and both ends of the support pins 244 are fixed by fixing members 245. By doing so, the divided inclined surface 202a on the upstream side is in a state of being pivotally supported on the mounting frame 241 by the support pins 244 inserted in the lateral direction (width direction).

  The posture changing mechanism 240 forms a step 230 for retaining the game ball B in which the upstream end of the downstream divided inclined surface 202b is higher than the downstream end of the upstream divided inclined surface 202a. As described above, the inclined postures of the divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b are changed. Specifically, the posture changing mechanism unit 240 can be changed to a single link member 246 connected to the two divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b, and the link member 246 can be changed between a first state and a second state. A drive device 247 for driving, and by operating the drive device 247 to shift the link member 246 to the first state, a step 230 is not generated between the adjacent divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b. By operating 247 to move the link member 246 to the second state, a step 230 is generated between the adjacent divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b.

  The drive device 247 includes a second actuator 248 and a connection portion 249 attached to the rotation shaft of the second actuator 248. The connecting portion 249 has a semicircular rotation position detection plate 249a that rotates about the rotation axis of the second actuator 248, and protrudes in the axial direction of the rotation axis and the axis. The center includes an eccentric cylindrical portion 249b.

  As shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, the link member 246 is pivotally supported by a member 370 to which the second actuator 248 is attached, and an opening 246a is formed at a substantially central position. The protrusions 246b and 246c are formed at the tip side and at two locations closer to the center than that.

  The two protrusions 246b and 246c of the link member 246 are fitted into the notches 243 of the respective divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b, and the cylinder of the connection portion 249 attached to the rotating shaft of the second actuator 248. The portion 249b is inserted into the opening 246a of the link member 246.

  When the step 230 is periodically generated between the upstream divided inclined surface 202a and the downstream divided inclined surface 202b, the rotation axis of the second actuator 248 is rotated to rotate the second actuator 248. The rotational motion of the rotational shaft is transmitted to the link member 246 via the cylindrical portion 249b of the connecting portion 249, and the rotational motion of the rotational shaft of the second actuator 248 is eccentric with respect to the rotational shaft. By the cylindrical portion 249b and the opening 246a of the link member 246 provided at the positions, the link member 246 is converted into a swinging reciprocating motion in which the distal end side swings up and down around the base end side. The reciprocating rocking motion in the vertical direction on the front end side is transmitted through the notch 243 of each divided inclined surface 202a, 202b, and the upstream end of the downstream divided inclined surface 202b. Rises, the downstream end of the upstream divided inclined surface 202a descends, and a step 230 is formed between the divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b. On the contrary, the downstream divided inclined surface 202b The first end of the first cycle is that the upstream end of the first lowering portion is lowered and the downstream end of the second dividing inclined surface 202a is raised so that no step 230 is generated between the dividing inclined surfaces 202a and 202b. It is repeated at a second period different from the above.

  As shown in FIG. 24, when the rotating shaft of the second actuator 248 rotates and the cylindrical portion 249b located at the eccentric position of the connecting portion 249 provided on the rotating shaft is positioned on the lower side, the link member 246 The tip end side is in a raised position, and the two protrusions 246b and 246c of the link member 246 enter the notches 243 of the divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b, respectively, and the protrusions 246b and 246c are the back of the notches 243. As a result, the divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b are further inclined, and a step 230 is generated between the adjacent divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b.

  On the contrary, as shown in FIG. 25, when the rotation shaft of the second actuator 248 rotates and the cylindrical portion 249b located at the eccentric position of the connection portion 249 provided on the rotation shaft is positioned on the upper side, The front end side of the link member 246 is in a lowered position, and the two projections 246b and 246c of the link member 246 are returned to the entrance side of the notch 243 of the divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b, and the projections 246b and 246c. Returning to the entrance side of the notch 243 weakens the inclined postures of the respective divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b, so that no step 230 is generated between the adjacent divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b. The “step” in the present specification means that the game ball B is stopped between the adjacent divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b, so that the difference between the adjacent divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b shown in FIG. The step 230 corresponds to the step between adjacent divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b that does not cause the stop of the game ball B as shown in FIG. 25, that is, the game ball B can flow down without stopping. Such a step does not apply.

  24 and 25, the mounted member 370 includes a light transmission type photodetector 371 for detecting the rotational position of the semicircular rotation position detection plate 249a at a predetermined position. Yes. When the rotation position detection plate 249a is positioned on the light transmission type photodetector 371, the light at the photodetector 371 is blocked by the rotation position detection plate 249a, and a detection signal corresponding to the light is output. When the movement position detection plate 249a is not positioned on the light transmission type photodetector 371, the light at the photodetector 371 is not shielded by the rotation position detection plate 249a, and a detection signal corresponding to that is output. . On the basis of the detection signal from the photodetector 371, the divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b are stopped in a state where a step 230 is generated between the adjacent divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b as shown in FIG. It is possible to maintain the state where the divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b are stopped in a state where no step 230 is generated between the adjacent divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b as shown in FIG.

  The posture changing mechanism 240 again starts from the release of the step 230 between the adjacent divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b for the purpose of discharging the game ball B stopped by the step 230 between the adjacent divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b. The time until the step 230 is generated is the next row of game balls B located behind the most downstream side of the game balls B stopped by the step 230. It is shorter than the time required to move to the most downstream position due to the release of B.

  As shown in FIG. 24, by increasing the number of game balls B stopped at the step 230 between the adjacent divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b, the inclined postures of the divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b are played so that the step 230 becomes larger. I have it. Specifically, when the number of game balls B stopped on the downstream side of the upstream divided inclined surface 202a is increased, the upstream divided inclined surface 202a is further inclined with the weight.

  Subsequently, the second drive mechanism 260 will be described. As shown in FIG. 22 to FIG. 25, a protrusion 380 is provided at a predetermined position (the most upstream position) on the upstream divided inclined surface 202a among the adjacent divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b. In addition, it is disposed on the rolling surface 202 so that the projection 380 of the upstream divided inclined surface 202a is positioned on the lower surface side thereof. The second drive mechanism unit 260 moves the protrusion 380 of the upstream divided inclined surface 202a up and down by changing the inclination posture of the upstream divided inclined surface 202a by the posture changing mechanism unit 240. The ascending / descending operation is transmitted to the lower surface of the driving body 42 to raise and lower the driving body 42.

  The above-described specific winning portion 210 (V zone) corresponds to a specific winning means in the present invention, the above-described driving body 42 corresponds to an action member in the present invention, and the above-described first driving mechanism portion 250 includes the present invention. The second drive mechanism 260 described above corresponds to the second drive means in the present invention, and the simultaneous drive control section 270 described above corresponds to the simultaneous drive control means in the present invention, and is described above. The posture changing mechanism section 240 corresponds to the posture changing means in the present invention, the driving device 247 described above corresponds to the driving means in the present invention, and the holding mechanism section 310 described above corresponds to the holding means in the present invention.

  Next, the driving body 42 reciprocates in the vertical direction along with the horizontal reciprocating movement of the driving body 42 and the decoration member 364 of the winning device 40 thus configured, and the step 230 is periodically generated in the stage 200. Will be described.

  As described above, the driving body 42 and the decoration member 364 of the winning device 40 are reciprocated in the horizontal direction at the first cycle by the first driving mechanism 250, and the movement direction of the driving body 42 and the decoration member 364 is always the same. It has become different.

  The posture changing mechanism 240 causes the upstream divided inclined surface 202a of the winning device 40 to move up and down at the upstream end and the downstream end about the central portion from the upstream end to the downstream end. As shown in the figure, the upper and lower reciprocating movements (swings) in the second period, and the downstream divided inclined surface 202b of the winning device 40 has its upstream end up and down with its downstream base end as an axis. It moves up and down in the second cycle so as to be moved.

  Further, when the upstream divided inclined surface 202a reciprocates up and down (oscillates), the protruding portion 380 of the upstream divided inclined surface 202a also moves up and down in the second period. The protrusions 380 that move up and down in a cycle are transmitted to the lower surface of the drive body 42, so that the drive body 42 moves up and down in the vertical direction in a second cycle.

  That is, the drive body 42 reciprocates in the horizontal direction at a first cycle and reciprocates in the vertical direction at a second cycle different from the first cycle.

  As shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, the intermediate frame 290 has guide grooves 291 extending in the front-rear direction (depth direction) at two locations on the left and right sides when viewed from the front, slightly below the opening 225. ing. The stage 200 is unitized, and as shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, a flange that can be fitted into the guide groove 291 of the intermediate frame 290 on the upper side walls 241 a of the mounting frame 241. 241c. The stage 200 can be attached to the intermediate frame 290 by fitting the flange 241c of the stage 200 into the guide groove 291 of the intermediate frame 290, and conversely, the stage 200 from the guide groove 291 of the intermediate frame 290. The stage 200 can be detached from the intermediate frame 290 by pulling back the flange portion 241c. That is, the stage 200 can be easily attached to and detached from the intermediate frame 290.

  Next, the operation of the above-described winning device 40 of the pachinko machine 10 will be described separately for a normal gaming state and a special gaming state (a jackpot state).

(Normal gaming state)
The normal gaming state means a gaming state that is not in a special gaming state (a big hit state). In the normal gaming state, the driver 42 and the decorative member 364 of the winning device 40 reciprocate in the horizontal direction at the first cycle, and a step 230 is generated between the adjacent divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b in the second cycle. Further, the driving body 42 reciprocates in the vertical direction at the second period. That is, the main control device 70, more specifically, the simultaneous drive control unit 270 controls the first drive mechanism unit 250 and the attitude change mechanism unit 240 to operate simultaneously, and thus the first drive mechanism unit 250. And the posture changing mechanism unit 240 operate simultaneously, and are adjacent to the above-described horizontal reciprocation of the driving body 42 in the first period and the reciprocation of the vertical direction in the second period. Generation of the step 230 in the second period between the divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b is realized.

(Special game state)
When the game state shifts to the special game state, that is, when the game ball B enters the specific winning unit 210 (V zone) of the winning device 40, the main control device 70 causes the first drive mechanism unit 250 and the posture changing mechanism unit 240 to move. By controlling, the driving body 42 is stopped at the front position, and a step 230 is generated between the adjacent divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b. The stopping of the driving body 42 at the front position is based on detecting the rotational position of the semi-disc portion 346 with the light transmission type photodetector 347 of the third back surface side member 340 as described above. This is realized by stopping the rotation of one actuator 341. Further, as described above, generating the step 230 between the adjacent divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b detects the rotational position of the rotational position detection plate 249a by the light transmission type photodetector 371 of the mounted member 370. This is realized by stopping the rotation of the second actuator 248.

  The driving body 42 in a state where it is stopped at the front position has a play that can be slightly moved in the rotational direction within the horizontal plane described above, and its direction is changed by the collision (contact) of the game ball B. Thus, the rebound of the game ball B that collides with the driving body 42 is reduced. For example, when the game ball B collides (contacts) from the left side of the driving body 42 stopped at the front position, the tip of the driving body 42 is swung to the right according to the collision force (slightly shaken). The game ball B that collides with the driving body 42 is less rebounded, and the game ball B is not far away from the position where it can easily go to the specific winning portion 210 (V zone). When the tip of the driving body 42 is swung to the right, the game ball B supplied to the stage 200 from the left opening 225 in the front view of the winning device 40 is likely to stay at the center of the stage 200, It becomes easy to enter the specific winning portion 210 (V zone). Usually, the player often hits the game ball B to be supplied to one of the left side or the right side of the winning device 40. That is, it can be said that the game ball B is often supplied to the stage 200 from one opening 225 of the left side or the right side of the winning device 40, and the game ball B is supplied to the stage 200 from one opening 225. Thus, a more advantageous state (that is, a state in which the tip of the driving body 42 is swung) can be created.

  Further, the main control device 70 drives the blade driving device 49 to open and close the blades 41a and 41b 18 times. During that time, a predetermined number (10 in this case) of game balls B wins in the winning device 40. Or, when the game ball B passes through the V zone and is detected by the V detection sensor 43, even if the opening / closing operation is less than 18 times (18 rounds), a command is output to the blade driving device 49 and the blade 41a and 41b are closed. During this time, when the game ball B enters the V zone and is detected by the V detection sensor 43, the main control device 70 continues the special game state. The number of times (number of rounds) to be continued is continued up to a maximum of 8 times (8 rounds), for example. It should be noted that after the special game state has been played up to the limit number of times or when the special game state has not been continued, the normal game state is restored. Further, whether or not ten game balls B have won in the winning device 40 is counted up every time a detection signal from the winning number detection passing sensor 226 is inputted, and the count value becomes ten. It is determined by whether or not.

  At the end of each round, the step 230 of the adjacent divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b is released, and the game ball B stopped at the step 230 is transferred from the stage 200 to the specific winning portion 210 (V zone) or the normal winning portion 212. It will be discharged towards. In other words, the posture changing mechanism unit 240 releases the step 230 between the adjacent divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b for the purpose of discharging the game ball B stopped by the step 230 between the adjacent divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b. The time from when the step 230 is generated again to the time when the next row of game balls B, which are located behind the most downstream row of game balls B stopped by the step 230, It is shorter than the time required to move to the most downstream position due to the release of the game ball B. Therefore, when a plurality of rows of game balls B are stopped at the step 230, the game balls B are discharged a plurality of times, and the game balls B enter the specific winning portion 210 (V zone). Can have expectations. At this time, the tongue piece portion 314 of the holding mechanism portion 310 is pushed out, and the tongue piece portion 314 is present at the entrance of the specific winning portion 210 (V zone). At this time, the game ball B is specified. When a ball is entered at the entrance of the winning portion 210 (V zone), the game ball B is held by the tongue piece portion 314. Therefore, it is possible to easily inform (show) the player that the game ball B has been committed to the specific winning portion 210 (V zone).

  As described above, according to the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the winning device 40 includes the rolling surface 202 on which the game ball B that has entered the ball rolls, and the game ball B that has rolled on the rolling surface 202 enter. A specific winning portion 210 (V zone) that triggers the occurrence of a gaming state that is advantageous to the player by entering the game ball B, and the game ball B rolling on the rolling surface 202 The driving body 42 that influences the rolling mode of the game ball B and is disposed on the rolling surface 202 so as to be drivable in a first direction and a second direction different from the first direction, and this driving A first drive mechanism 250 that reciprocates the body 42 in the horizontal direction at a first cycle, and a second that drives the drive body 42 in a vertical direction that is different from the horizontal direction and a second cycle that is different from the first cycle. A drive mechanism 260, and the first drive mechanism 250 and the second drive mechanism 260 are simultaneously Since the simultaneous drive control unit 270 that controls the drive is provided, the drive body 42 is driven to reciprocate in the horizontal direction at the first cycle, and reciprocates in the vertical direction at the second cycle different from the first cycle. It can be driven. That is, the drive body 42 can be a drive that combines the horizontal reciprocating drive and the vertical reciprocating drive, and the first period and the second period are different from each other. The vertical movement of the driving body 42 does not occur every time at the same position of the driving body 42, but the vertical movement of the driving body 42 is randomly generated at various positions in the horizontal direction. It can be operated. That is, the drive body 42 reciprocates in the first direction in the first direction and also reciprocates in the vertical direction in the second period, so that the reciprocating drive in the horizontal direction and the vertical direction of the drive body 42 is a predetermined period, respectively. The player can see what is being done at the time, and does not distrust the player with respect to the mode of operation of the driver 42, and the second time during the horizontal reciprocating drive in the first period. Therefore, the driving body 42 operates in such a manner that vertical reciprocating driving occurs at a period of the period of time. Therefore, the relationship between the driving body 42 and the game ball B that rolls on the rolling surface 202 (the driving body 42 and rolling The event that the game ball B rolling on the moving surface 202 may or may not come into contact), and the behavior of the game ball B rolling on the rolling surface 202 may be surprising. Can be made. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with excellent interest.

  Specifically, the driving body 42 is a rod-shaped member having one end side as a base end portion 42a and the other end side as a tip end portion 42b, and the base end portion 42a is an axis and the tip end portion 42b is an axis. Since the horizontal plane can be rotated and reciprocated within a predetermined range of the orthogonal horizontal plane, and the front end portion 42b can be rotated and reciprocated vertically within a predetermined range of a vertical plane parallel to the axis, the driver 42 can be moved. The reciprocating drive in which the rotational reciprocating drive in the horizontal plane and the reciprocating revolving drive in the vertical plane are combined, and the first period and the second period are different, so that the same An interesting movement in which the vertical reciprocating motion of the vertical plane does not occur in the driving body 42 every time at the azimuth position, but the reciprocating motion of the vertical surface revolving is generated in the driving body 42 at various azimuth positions. Thus, the driving body 42 can be operated. That is, since the drive body 42 reciprocates in the horizontal plane in the first cycle and revolves in the vertical plane in the second cycle, the horizontal and vertical rotation reciprocation of the drive body 42 is performed at predetermined cycles, respectively. The player can see what is happening, and does not distrust the player with respect to the mode of operation of the driver 42, and the second rotation during the horizontal plane reciprocating drive in the first period is not performed. Since the driving body 42 operates in such a manner that the vertical surface rotation reciprocating drive occurs in a cycle, the relationship between the driving body 42 and the game ball B rolling on the rolling surface 202 (the driving body 42 and the rolling motion). The event that the game ball B rolling on the moving surface 202 collides with the game ball B) may be surprising, and the behavior of the game ball B rolling on the rolling surface 202 may be surprising. Can be made. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with excellent interest.

  The rolling surface 202 (inclined surface) includes two divided inclined surfaces 202 a and 202 b that are divided into two from the upstream side to the downstream side, and the specific winning portion 210 (V zone) is provided on the rolling surface 202. It is arrange | positioned in the predetermined location of a downstream edge part, and is the downstream of the division | segmentation inclined surface 202a rather than the downstream edge part of the upstream division | segmentation inclined surface 202a among two division | segmentation inclination surfaces 202a and 202b. The posture changing mechanism 240 that changes the inclined postures of the divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b so as to form a step 230 that retains the game ball B, with the upstream end of the other divided inclined surface 202b adjacent to the upper surface being raised. Therefore, a state in which the step 230 for retaining the game ball B is not generated on the rolling surface 202 (when the rolling surface 202 is in a non-stepped state), that is, downstream of the divided inclined surface 202a on the upstream side. The end of the side Also, in the case of a state that does not cause a step 230 to increase the upstream end of the split inclined surface 202b of the downstream side it can be made to flow from the upstream side to the downstream side without stopping the game ball B. Further, a state in which a step 230 for retaining the game ball B is generated on the rolling surface 202 (when the rolling surface 202 is in a stepped state), that is, an end portion on the downstream side of the upstream divided inclined surface 202a. In the state where the step 230 is formed by raising the upstream end of the downstream divided inclined surface 202b, the game ball B can be stopped by the step 230. That is, when the rolling surface 202 is in a non-stepped state, the entire rolling surface 202 can be used as a rolling space, so that a sufficient rolling space for the game ball B can be secured. Further, when the rolling surface 202 is in a stepped state, the game ball B can be stopped by the step 230 of the rolling surface 202, and by returning the rolling surface 202 from the stepped state to the non-stepped state. The stop of the game ball B can be released. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with excellent interest that the rolling space of the game ball B can be sufficiently secured and that the game ball B can be temporarily stopped and released.

  In addition, the movement of the driving body 42 that reciprocates in the horizontal direction and the vertical direction at different periods may or may not affect the rolling direction of the game ball B flowing down the inclined surface from the upstream side to the downstream side. Therefore, the relationship between the driving body 42 and the game ball B flowing down the inclined surface (an event in which the driving body 42 and the game ball B flowing down the inclined surface collide or not) is surprising. The behavior of the game ball B flowing down the inclined surface can be surprising. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with excellent interest. From the above, the step 230 between the adjacent divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b for stopping the above-described game ball B on the rolling surface 202, and the driving body 42 for reciprocating the horizontal and vertical directions at different periods. And the winning device 40 can be realized, and the behavior of the game ball B in the winning device 40 can be further surprising.

  In addition, a protrusion 380 is provided at a predetermined position on the upstream divided inclined surface 202a among the adjacent divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b, and the driving body 42 rolls so that the protruding portion 380 is positioned on the lower surface side thereof. The second drive mechanism 260 is disposed on the surface 202 and the posture changing mechanism 240 changes the inclined posture of the upstream divided inclined surface 202a among the adjacent divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b. The protrusion 380 is moved up and down, and the driving body 42 is moved up and down by being transmitted to the lower surface of the driving body 42 by the lifting and lowering operation of the protrusion 380. Therefore, the step 230 of the adjacent divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b The driving body 42 can be moved up and down in conjunction with the operation of generation and release thereof, and a more interesting behavior of the game ball B can be realized.

  In addition, the adjacent divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b have a concavo-convex shape at the boundary portion and are engaged with each other, so that a step 230 for retaining the game ball B is not generated on the rolling surface 202. In this case (when the rolling surface 202 is in a non-stepped state), the game ball B can be passed through without being stopped at the boundary portion between the adjacent divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b. Further, in the state where the step 230 for retaining the game ball B is generated on the rolling surface 202 (when the rolling surface 202 is in the stepped state), the boundary portion between the adjacent divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b Further, a step 230 for stopping the game ball B is formed, and the game ball B can be stopped by the step 230. That is, the game ball B can be retained in the concave portion 203 at the concave and convex end portion that is the upstream end portion of the downstream divided inclined surface 202b among the adjacent divided inclined surfaces 202a, 202b 202a, and 202b. The stop position can be determined.

  Further, the adjacent divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b have a concave portion 203 at the boundary portion having the concavo-convex shape that is about the diameter of the game ball B, so that a step 230 for retaining the game ball B is formed on the rolling surface 202. In the generated state (when the rolling surface 202 is in a stepped state), a step 230 for stopping the game ball B is formed at the boundary between the adjacent divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b. The game ball B can be stopped by the step 230, and the game ball B is placed in the concave portion 203 at the end portion of the uneven shape which is the upstream end portion of the divided inclined surface 202b on the downstream side among the adjacent divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b. Can be stopped, and the stop position of the game ball B can be determined.

  The specific winning portion 210 (V zone) is disposed at a predetermined location on the downstream end of the rolling surface 202, and the specific winning portion on the divisional inclined surface 202b on the most downstream side of the rolling surface 202. A guide groove 204 for guiding the game ball B toward the specific winning portion 210 (V zone) is provided at a predetermined location on the same axis as 210 (V zone). Since one recess 203 is located at the upstream end of the divided inclined surface 202b on the most downstream side of the moving surface 202, the upstream end of the divided inclined surface 202b on the most downstream side of the rolling surface 202 is located. When the game ball B is stopped in one recess 203, which is located on the upstream side of the guide groove 204 on the divided inclined surface 202b, the game ball B is divided along the guide groove 204 after the stop is released. Flowing down the inclined surface 202b, the specific winning portion 21 It can be guided towards the (V zone). When the game ball B is stopped in one of the recesses 203 at the upstream end portion of the divided inclined surface 202b on the most downstream side and connected to the guide groove 204, the specific winning portion 210 ( Therefore, it is possible to generate an interesting game that expects the game ball B to be stopped in the recess 203.

  Further, the driving body 42 is easily driven by the first driving mechanism section 250 and the second driving mechanism section 260 so that the game ball B rolling on the rolling surface 202 enters the specific winning section 210 (V zone). Therefore, when the driver 42 is present at a certain position, the game ball B rolling on the rolling surface 202 is likely to enter the specific winning portion 210 (V zone). In addition, it is interesting that the game ball B is driven into the winning device 40 aiming at the time when the driving body 42 reaches the position, and the game ball B enters the specific winning portion 210 (V zone). You can get a profit based on it, and you can enjoy the game.

  Further, the simultaneous drive control unit 270 stops driving the driving body 42 at the front position in a gaming state (big hit state) advantageous to the player, and generates a step 230 between the adjacent divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b. Since the driving body 42 is raised by the step 230, the driving body 42 is less likely to affect the game ball B rolling on the rolling surface 202. That is, if the driving body 42 exists on the rolling surface 202 in a state in which it easily affects the rolling of the game ball B, the stop distribution state of the gaming balls B will be biased. Since the game ball B exists on the 202 in a state that hardly affects the rolling of the game ball B, it is difficult to cause a bias in the stationary distribution state of the game ball B, and in the step 230 portion between the divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b. The stop distribution state of the game balls B to be stopped can be made suitable, and the game can be made more interesting.

  In addition, the posture changing mechanism unit 240 is a single link member 246 connected to the two divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b, and a drive that drives the link member 246 so as to be able to change between the first state and the second state. And a drive device 247 that operates to shift the single link member 246 to the first state so that no step 230 is generated between the adjacent divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b. To move the single link member 246 to the second state, thereby generating a step 230 between the adjacent divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b. By simply moving the link member 246 between the first state and the second state, a step 230 is generated between the adjacent divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b, and the step 230 is released. Rideki, splitting the inclined surfaces 202a, 202b number fraction only there is no need to provide a driving device, it can be suitably driven two divided inclined surface 202a, the 202b with a simple configuration.

  In addition, the posture changing mechanism 240 is used for discharging the game ball B stopped by the step 230 between the adjacent divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b, from the release of the step 230 until the step 230 is generated again. When the next row of game balls B positioned behind the most downstream row of game balls B stopped by the step 230 is released, the most downstream row of game balls B is released. It is shorter than the time required to move to the most downstream position. In other words, since the steps 230 between the adjacent divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b are released rapidly until the step 230 is generated again, the game balls B in each row stopped by the step 230 are placed at the most downstream side. Open output can be performed for each column in order from the side. In other words, the game ball B that is stopped can be released and output in a plurality of times, and there is an expectation that the game ball B may enter the specific entry means for each release output. It is possible to realize a more interesting game.

  In addition, since the game balls B stopped at the step 230 between the adjacent divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b are increased, the inclined postures of the divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b are given play so that the step 230 becomes larger. As the number of game balls B stopped at the step 230 between the adjacent divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b increases, the step 230 becomes larger. In other words, the player can visually recognize that the downstream end portion of the upstream divided inclined surface 202a of the adjacent divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b has further sunk and more game balls B are stopped. Since it is advantageous for the player that more game balls B are stopped, the fun of stopping the game balls B can be improved.

  In addition, among the game balls B that are released and output by releasing the step 230 between the adjacent divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b, the game ball B that reaches the entrance of the specific winning portion 210 (V zone) is temporarily stored at the entrance. Since the holding mechanism unit 310 is held, the game ball B is temporarily held at the entrance of the specific winning unit 210 (V zone) by temporarily holding it at the entrance of the specific winning unit 210 (V zone). The player can visually recognize the state of being played, and it is possible to reduce the missed entry of the game ball B into the specific winning portion 210 (V zone). Since the entry of the game ball B into the specific winning portion 210 (V zone) is an event that is beneficial to the player, the game ball B is temporarily held at the entrance of the specific winning portion 210 (V zone), By providing players with a certainty to enter the game ball B into the special prize winning section 210 (V zone), they can enjoy the joy and sense of accomplishment of profits, and improve the fun of the game. Can be made.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be modified as follows.

  (1) In the above-described embodiment, the first drive mechanism 250 reciprocates the action member (for example, the drive body 42) in the horizontal direction at the first period. However, the action member is moved at the first period. You may employ | adopt the mechanism, apparatus, etc. which drive around. Specifically, a rotating rod-like body (corresponding to an action member) that rotates in accordance with the rotation of the rotating shaft and projects in a direction perpendicular to the rotating shaft, and a rotating mechanism (such as a motor or an actuator) that rotates the rotating shaft A first drive mechanism (first drive means) and a second drive mechanism (second drive means) for reciprocating the rotary rod-like body in the vertical direction at a second cycle, and rotating the rotary rod-like body For example, a predetermined range portion of the rotating shaft over a moving range in which the shaft is spline-coupled and the rotating rod-shaped body is moved in the vertical direction is a spline-coupled portion. By doing in this way, while rotating a rotation rod-shaped body by a 1st period, a rotation rod-shaped body can be reciprocated to an up-down direction at a 2nd period.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the first drive mechanism 250 reciprocates the action member (for example, the drive body 42) in the horizontal direction in the first cycle, and the second drive mechanism 260 is the action member (for example, The driving body 42) is driven to reciprocate in the vertical direction in the second cycle, but adopts a mechanism, device, or the like that drives the action member in the first cycle and rotates in the second cycle. May be. Specifically, a rotating rod-like body (corresponding to an action member) protruding in the direction of the rotation axis from a position eccentric from the rotation center of the disk-like body that rotates with the rotation of the rotation axis, and the rotation axis are rotated. The first drive mechanism section (first drive means) as a rotation mechanism (motor, actuator, etc.), the rotating rod-like body, and the entire first drive mechanism section are circulated around the rotating shaft provided in a second cycle. The structure provided with the 2nd drive mechanism part (2nd drive means) to move is mentioned.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, the two divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b obtained by dividing the rolling surface 202 into two are provided, but two or more divided inclined surfaces may be provided. In this case, the game ball B can be stopped at each step, and a gaming machine with excellent interest can be provided.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, the posture changing mechanism unit 240 determines the time from when the step 230 between the divided inclined surfaces 202a and 202b is released until the step 230 is generated again to the most downstream side where the step 230 is stopped. More than the time until the next one row of game balls B located behind the one row of game balls B moves to the most downstream position due to the release of the most downstream row of game balls B. Although it is shortened, the next predetermined row positioned behind the most downstream side of the game balls B that are stopped by the step 230 (this predetermined row is the same number as the predetermined row on the most downstream side. The game balls B may be shorter than the time required to move to the most downstream position when the most downstream row of the game balls B is released. May be.

  As described above, the present invention is suitable for gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines.

31 ... 1st starting port (entrance means)
33 ... 2nd start opening (entrance means)
40 ... winning device 42 ... drive body (action member)
202 ... Rolling surfaces 202a, 202b ... Divided inclined surfaces 204 ... Guide grooves 210 ... Specific winning part (specific pitching means)
240 ... Posture change mechanism (posture change means)
246 ... Link member 247 ... Drive device (drive means)
250 ... 1st drive mechanism part (1st drive means)
260 ... 2nd drive mechanism part (2nd drive means)
270 ... Simultaneous drive control unit (simultaneous drive control means)
310 ... holding mechanism (holding means)
380 ... protrusion

Claims (1)

A specific entry means that is capable of entering a game ball, and the entry of the game ball triggers an advantageous game state for the player;
An inclined surface provided at a site upstream of the specific entry means and allowing the game ball to flow down;
In a gaming machine comprising drive control means for changing the aspect of the inclined surface,
The inclined surface has first and second divided inclined portions arranged in parallel in the direction in which the game ball flows down,
The gaming machine includes connection means for connecting the first and second divided inclined portions,
The inclined surface has a first aspect in which a game ball can move from the first divided inclined portion to the second divided inclined portion by controlling the connecting means by the drive control means, and the first divided inclined portion. The upstream end of the second divided inclined portion is positioned higher than the downstream end of the second divided inclined portion, so that the game from the downstream end of the first divided inclined portion to the upstream end of the second divided inclined portion is performed. The second mode for preventing the movement of the sphere is configured to change,
The drive control means raises the upstream end portion of the second divided inclined portion when the aspect of the first and second divided inclined portions on the inclined surface is changed from the first aspect to the second aspect. A gaming machine, wherein the connecting means is controlled so as to lower the downstream end of the first divided inclined portion.

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