JP6317210B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine configured to play a game ball by flowing down a game area of a game board.

  For example, a pachinko machine as a gaming machine is a combination of symbols by variably displaying a start winning part that can win a pachinko ball and a decorative pattern on a game board in which a game area where a pachinko ball (game ball) can flow is defined. A liquid crystal-type or drum-type symbol display device (effect display means) is provided, and a symbol combination effect is started on the symbol display device when the pachinko ball flowing down the game area wins the start winning opening. It is configured to In such a pachinko machine, a winning determination is made based on the winning of the pachinko ball to the start winning portion as a determination condition is satisfied, and the decorative symbols (for example, three sets of the same symbols) are combined with a predetermined winning display on the symbol display device. Etc.) is displayed so that the player can recognize that the result of the hit determination is a hit determination, and the player then opens and closes the opening / closing member of the special prize winning section, also called an attacker. Special games (big hit games and small hit games) that are advantageous to the game are provided. The game board has a normal winning portion in an appropriate position in the game area, in addition to a start winning portion that triggers the determination of whether or not the game is won and a special winning portion that is released in connection with a special game. The pachinko ball that flows down the game area of the game board is configured to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls when winning a normal winning part (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Here, in many pachinko machines, it is common to provide a plurality of normal winning portions at the lower left and right positions of the game area.

JP 2014-33826 A

  Here, as in Patent Document 1, the winning areas such as the start winning section and the normal winning section are independently arranged on the game board so that the positions of the respective winning sections are determined, thereby flowing down the gaming area. The pachinko sphere can be confirmed as a whole. However, in the gaming area, there are both pachinko balls that can be won in any winning part by the process of flowing down and pachinko balls that cannot be won in any winning part. It is not easy to determine whether or not there is a possibility of winning in a pachinko ball. For this reason, there is a concern that the player's interest in the pachinko balls flowing down the game area will be dispersed and the interest of the game will be impaired. In addition, in the configuration in which decorations are individually provided on the front surface for a plurality of separated and independent winning portions, the uniformity of decorations as a whole game board is impaired, and the attractiveness of the pachinko machine may not be sufficiently increased.

  That is, the present invention has been proposed to solve this problem in view of the above-mentioned problems inherent in gaming machines according to the prior art, and has improved decorativeness while increasing interest in game balls flowing down the game area. An object is to provide a gaming machine that can be improved.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A gaming board (20) in which a gaming area (22) is defined by a rail member (25) arranged on the front surface, and a prize that is arranged in the gaming board (20) and opens to the gaming area (22) A winning member (60) in which a mouth (55a) is formed, and formed on the gaming board (20) so as to be positioned at the lowermost part of the gaming area (22), and flowed down to the lowermost part of the gaming area (22). An out port (30) for discharging the game ball to the outside of the game board (20), and the game ball launched into the game area (22) of the game board (20) is a winning port of the winning member (60) In a gaming machine configured to satisfy a predetermined gaming condition by winning (55a),
The game board (20)
The entrance part (51) in which a predetermined game condition is established with the entrance of a game ball,
First guide means (NL1 to NL3, 33) that form a flow path through which the game ball flowing down the game area (22) can enter the entrance portion (51);
A second guide that is provided below the first guide means (NL1 to NL3, 33) and that forms a flow path for guiding a game ball flowing down the game area (22) to the lower side of the incoming ball portion (51). Means (NL4),
A ball passage portion (Ta) that is provided in the first guide means (NL1 to NL3, 33) and allows movement of the game ball in a direction deviating from a flow path that can enter the ball entry portion (51);
A drop opening (Tb1, Tb2) that is provided in the second guide means (NL4) and allows the movement of the game ball in a direction deviating from the flow path that guides downward of the ball entry portion (51);
The winning member (60)
A base plate portion (102) that is fixed in a state of being in contact with the front surface of the game board (20) and allows a game ball flowing down the game area (22) to pass through the front surface side,
It is provided so as to protrude forward from the base plate part (102), is inclined downward from the rail member (25) toward the first guide means (NL1 to NL3, 33), and flows down the game area (22). A first ball rolling portion (111) for guiding a game ball to be played to the first guide means (NL1 to NL3, 33);
A game ball which is provided so as to protrude forward from the base plate portion (102), is inclined downward from the rail member (25) toward the second guide means (NL4), and flows down the game area (22). A second ball rolling part (112) for guiding the second guiding means (NL4);
Provided corresponding to the plurality of winning holes (55a) positioned below the second guide means (NL4), and guides the game balls that have won the winning holes (55a) to the back side of the game board (20). A plurality of bulbs (113);
It said first ball rolling portion (111) and said second decorative cover (120) covering the front surface of the ball gutter portion (113) with disposed on the front end portion of the ball rolling portion (1 12) Prepared,
The decorative cover (120) is located between the first ball rolling part (111) and the second ball rolling part (112) in the outer edge area (OA1, OA2) of the game area (22). Of the first cover part (121) extending along the rail member (25) so as to cover the area (OA1) located at the front side from the front side, and the second sphere among the outer edge areas (OA1, OA2) A region (OA2) located between the plurality of bulbs (113) and on the rail member (25) side from the bulbs (113) is covered from the front side below the rolling part (112). A second cover part (122) extending along the rail member (25), and the rail member is located on the back side of the second cover part (122) more than the plurality of bulb parts (113). A ball path (125) is formed on the (25) side, and a ball inlet (115) of the ball path (125) is formed between the ball cage parts (113), so that the game area (22) Games that have flowed down and passed through the drop openings (Tb1, Tb2) of the second guide means (NL4) The ball is configured to flow into the ball passageway (125) through the ball inlet (115) or to win the winning opening (55a),
When the game ball that has passed through the ball passage portion (Ta) passes between the first cover portion (121) and the front surface of the game board (20), it is directed toward the second ball rolling portion (112). The gist is that it can be guided.

In this way, by forming a ball passage on the back side of the decorative cover extending so as to cover between the rail members from the ball cage portion provided corresponding to the winning opening, the game ball passing through the ball passage is conspicuous Can be difficult. For this reason, among the game balls that flow down the game area, it is possible to make the game balls that are likely to win prizes relatively stand out, so that the player's interest in the game balls flowing down the game area is raised and the game is more interesting. Can be improved. In addition, since the decorative cover is provided so as to extend between the plurality of ball parts communicating with the winning opening, the degree of freedom of decoration of the winning member (game board) is improved, and the game board has a uniformity. A certain decoration can be applied. Further, by forming a ball passage on the back side of the decorative cover, the flow path of the game ball can be complicated.
In addition, by covering the path of the game balls that are less likely to go to the entrance with a decorative cover, the player's interest is concentrated on the game balls that may go to the entrance. Can enhance the fun of gaming.

The invention according to claim 2
The winning member (60) is composed of a mounting member (101) having the base plate portion (102), and a front member (110) having the decorative cover (120) and the ball cage portion (113),
When the front member (110) and the attachment member (101) are assembled together, the ball cage part (113) is a front opening of the rear bulb part (105) formed in the attachment member (101). The gist is that it is configured to communicate with the.
The present application includes the following technical ideas.
The gist is that the decorative cover (120) is formed in a single plate shape extending from the upper end to the lower end of the winning member (60).
In this way, by forming the decorative cover into a single plate shape, it is possible to form the decorative cover in any form regardless of the formation position of the winning entrance and the ball entrance of the ball passage, and match the gaming machine. This makes it possible to easily decorate the game board.

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
The spherical passageway (125) is formed to extend along the rail member (25) below the spherical flange portion (105, 113), and a spherical outlet ( 125a) is formed so as to open into the gaming area (22), and the game balls that flow into the ball passageway (125) through the ball inlet (115) are moved along the rail member (25) to the decorative cover ( The gist is that the rear side of 120) rolls and is discharged from the ball outlet (125a) toward the outlet (30).
In this way, by covering the front of the ball passage through which the game ball guided to the out port where the player's interest diminishes passes with the decorative cover, there is a possibility of winning the game ball that may win the winning port provided on the game board On the other hand, the interest of the player can be concentrated and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

The invention according to claim 4
The game board (20)
The entrance part (51) in which a predetermined game condition is established with the entrance of a game ball,
First guide means (NL1 to NL3, 33) that form a flow path through which the game ball flowing down the game area (22) can enter the entrance portion (51);
A second guide that is provided below the first guide means (NL1 to NL3, 33) and that forms a flow path for guiding a game ball flowing down the game area (22) to the lower side of the incoming ball portion (51). Means (NL4),
A ball passage portion (Ta) that is provided in the first guide means (NL1 to NL3, 33) and allows the movement of the game ball in a direction deviating from the flow path that can enter the ball entry portion (51); Prepared,
The winning member (60)
A game ball that is inclined downward from the rail member (25) toward the first guide means (NL1 to NL3, 33) and flows down the game area (22) to the first guide means (NL1 to NL3, 33). A first ball rolling part (111) for guiding;
A second ball rolling that inclines downward from the rail member (25) toward the second guide means (NL4) and guides a game ball flowing down the game area (22) to the second guide means (NL4). Part (112),
The decorative cover (120) extends between the first and second ball rolling parts (111, 112) and between the rail member (25) and the first guide means (NL1 to NL3, 33). An extended cover portion (121) is provided, and the game ball that has passed through the ball passage portion (Ta) can pass between the cover portion (121) and the front surface of the game board (20). Is the gist.
In this way, by covering the path of the game ball flowing down with the decorative cover, the possibility of going to the ball entering part is covered with the decorative cover, so that the player's interest in the game ball having the possibility of going to the ball entering part is increased. Concentrate and enhance the fun of gaming.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, by providing a decorative cover so as to extend between a plurality of ball cage parts communicating with the winning opening, and forming a ball passage on the back side of the decorative cover, It is possible to improve the decorativeness while increasing interest in the game balls flowing down.

It is a perspective view which shows the pachinko machine which concerns on the suitable Example of this invention in the state which open | released the front frame with respect to the outer frame. It is a front view which shows the game board which concerns on an Example. It is a disassembled perspective view of the game board which concerns on an Example, Comprising: A plate-shaped member, a ball discharge unit, and the principal part of an installation member are shown. It is the front view which expanded the principal part of the game board which concerns on an Example. (a) is an exploded perspective view showing the main part of the ball discharge unit, (b) is a front view showing the main part of the ball discharge unit. It is principal part sectional drawing which cut the game board longitudinally in the formation position of the normal winning part of the left winning unit which concerns on an Example. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the left prize unit which concerns on an Example from the front side. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the left side prize-winning unit which concerns on an Example from the rear side. It is the front view which cut through the game board concerning an Example, Comprising: The formation position of the 1st outer edge field is expanded and shown. It is the front view which cut the game board based on an Example vertically, Comprising: The formation position of a 2nd outer edge area | region is expanded and shown. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure of the pachinko machine based on an Example.

  Next, a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings by way of preferred embodiments. In the embodiment, a pachinko machine 10 that plays a game using a pachinko ball as a game ball will be described as an example. In the following description, “front”, “rear”, “left”, and “right” mean that the pachinko machine 10 is viewed from the front side (player side) as shown in the figure unless otherwise specified. It points at. In addition, the code | symbol B in a figure has shown the pachinko ball.

(About pachinko machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment is formed in a rectangular frame shape that opens front and rear, and an outer frame 11 as a fixed frame that is installed in a vertically installed posture on an installation frame base (not shown) of a game shop. A middle frame 12 as a main body frame for detachably holding the game board 20 is detachably assembled to the front side of the opening of the game board. (Condition)) (for triggering a pachinko ball winning in a first starting winning port 51a of the first starting winning unit 51 or a second starting winning port 52a of the second starting winning unit 52 to be described later) A symbol display device 17 as an effect display means for effecting a symbol combination effect by variably displaying the symbols (hereinafter referred to as effect symbols) is detachably disposed. Further, on the front side of the middle frame 12, a front frame 13 as a decorative frame in which a window 13 a that opens back and forth is formed at a position corresponding to the game area 22 of the game board 20 is assembled to be openable and closable. . The front frame 13 is provided with a see-through protective member formed of a glass plate or a transparent synthetic resin material so as to cover the window 13a, and protects the game board 20 from the front side in a state that can be seen through. . In FIG. 1, the fluoroscopic protective member is omitted. Further, a ball tray 14 capable of storing pachinko balls is provided at a position below the window 13 a in the front frame 13, and the ball tray 14 can be opened and closed integrally with the front frame 13. . In the front frame 13 of the embodiment, two ball trays 14 are assembled in a vertical positional relationship, and only the upper ball tray 14 is shown in FIG. One and both of the upper and lower ball trays 14 may be assembled to the middle frame 12 separately from the front frame 13. Further, the middle frame 12 and the front frame 13 may be configured to include only one ball tray 14. In the embodiment, a liquid crystal display device in which a liquid crystal panel is housed in a housing case is adopted as the symbol display device 17, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a drum-type symbol display device 17 or a dot matrix type is employed. Various conventionally known devices capable of changing and stopping display of the effect symbols such as the display device can be adopted.

  As shown in FIG. 1, an operation handle for operating a ball hitting device 18 disposed in the middle frame 12 is provided at the lower right front portion of the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment (lower right front portion of the front frame 13 in the embodiment). 16 is provided. The operation handle 16 includes an operation lever 16a urged in the left rotation direction. When the player rotates the operation lever 16a to rotate right, the hitting ball launching device 18 is operated, Pachinko balls stored in the upper ball tray 14 are launched toward the game board 20. Here, the hitting force of the pachinko ball by the hitting ball launching device 18 changes in strength according to the turning amount of the operation lever 16a, and the player adjusts the turning amount of the operation lever 16a. The launch position of the pachinko ball to the game area 22 can be arbitrarily changed. That is, a so-called “left-handed game” in which a player operates a control lever 16a to adjust the amount of rotation to cause a pachinko ball to flow down to a first flow-down area 22a (described later) formed on the game board 20. The game mode can be switched to a so-called “right-handed game” in which a pachinko ball is allowed to flow down to a second flow-down area 22b (described later) formed on the game board 20 so that the game can be performed. It has become.

(About game board 20)
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the game board 20 of the embodiment includes a plate-like member (game region forming member) 21 in which a game area 22 in which a pachinko ball can flow down is formed on the front side, and the plate-like member. An installation member (accommodating space defining member) 80 is provided on the back side of the member 21 and defines an accommodating space 82 between the plate-like member 21 and the plate member 21. The plate-like member 21 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape with a predetermined plate thickness from a synthetic resin material, a veneer material, etc., and a pachinko ball can flow down by a substantially circular guide rail 23 disposed on the front surface (board surface). A game area 22 is defined. The plate-like member 21 of the embodiment is a transparent plate formed from an acrylic resin, and the accommodation space 82 can be seen through from the front side of the plate-like member 21. In addition, in the accommodation space 82 between the plate-like member 21 and the installation member 80, an effect device (not shown) that produces an effect by the operation of the movable body and an effect by light emission is installed, and a transparent plate-like shape is provided. The effect device arranged in the accommodation space 82 from the front side of the game board 20 through the member 21 is configured so that the player can visually observe the effect device. Further, in the accommodation space 82, a ball discharge unit 90 for discharging the pachinko balls won in the winning portions 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 provided in the plate-like member 21 is installed, and the winning pachinko balls are installed. Can be discharged to the outside of the game board 20. In addition, the said symbol display apparatus 17 is attached to the back side of the installation member 80, and the rear side display window part 81 (after-mentioned) and the plate-shaped member 21 (frame-shaped decoration member 40) which were provided in the installation member 80 so that it may mention later. It is configured to face the front side of the game board 20 through a front display window 41 (described later).

  As shown in FIG. 2, the guide rail 23 includes an outer rail member 24 formed in an arc shape that bulges leftward from the lower left portion of the plate member 21 to the upper right portion, and an upper right portion of the plate member 21. And an inner rail member 25 formed in an arc shape that bulges rightward so as to reach the lower right portion and the upper left portion. The inner rail member 25 is connected to the upper right end portion of the outer rail member 24 and is disposed from the upper right portion to the lower portion of the plate-like member 21, and the left inner edge is formed in an arc shape that is recessed rightward. The rail member 25b is disposed from the lower part to the upper left part of the plate-like member 21, is connected to the lower end part of the right inner rail member 25b, and is spaced apart to the right (inner side) of the outer rail member 24. The left inner rail member 25a and the outer rail member 24 and the left inner rail member 25a define a launch passage 26 through which one pachinko ball can pass. Here, the inner rail member 25 (the left inner rail member 25 a) is disposed so that the open end faces the upper left portion of the plate-like member 21, and is opened to the game area 22 between the outer rail member 24. The mouth 26a is defined so that the pachinko ball launched from the ball launching device 18 flies from the lower opening of the launch passage 26 and is launched into the game area 22 from the launch port 26a. .

  In the plate-like member 21, a mounting port penetrating in the front-rear direction is opened at an appropriate position in the game area 22, and various game board installation parts are arranged for each mounting port. In the game board 20 of the embodiment, the frame-shaped decorative member 40 and various ball-receiving parts (starting winning parts 51 and 52, special winning parts 53 and 54, normal winning parts 55 and 56, gate parts) are provided as game board installation parts. 57 or the like) is formed. FIG. 6 shows only the mounting opening 29 where the left winning unit 60 is installed. In the plate-like member 21 of the game board 20, an out port 30 for discharging the pachinko ball that has flowed down to the lowest position of the game area 22 to the outside of the game board 20 is opened at the lowest position of the game area 22. Yes. That is, a pachinko ball that is launched from the hitting ball launching device 18 and flows down in the game area 22 is provided with a ball winning portion (a start winning portion 51, 52, a special winning portion 53, 54, a normal winning portion) provided on the plate member 21. 55, 56, gate portion 57, etc.), a predetermined game such as payout of award balls or execution of a symbol combination effect according to the entered ball portion is performed. The pachinko balls that have flowed down to the bottom of the machine are configured to be discharged to the outside through the out port 30. The mounting opening is appropriately formed according to the arrangement position, the number of arrangements, and the like of game board installation parts attached to the plate-like member 21.

  The plate-like member 21 is provided with a large number of game nails 32 in the game area 22 and a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 22 is brought into contact with the left side of a frame-shaped decorative member 40 described later. The rotating guide member 33 that is rotated in this manner is rotatably supported, and the flow direction of the pachinko balls changes irregularly by contact with the game nail 32 and the rotating guide member 33. The rotation guide member 33 is a member also called a “windmill” having a plurality (three in the embodiment) of contact pieces 33a radially from the center of rotation, and the pachinko ball comes into contact with the contact pieces 33a. Then, the rotation guide member 33 is rotated so as to release the pachinko ball in the left-right direction.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the plate-like member 21 of the embodiment has a decorative member also called a center role at a mounting opening in which a large portion of the approximate center of the game area 22 surrounded by the guide rail 23 opens. 40 is attached, and the rear side of the plate-like member 21 can be visually recognized from the front side through a front display window part (display window part) 41 provided on the decorative member 40. A rear display window portion 81 (described later) of the installation member 80 facing the display portion of the symbol display device 17 is positioned behind the front display window portion 41 of the decorative member 40. The display unit of the symbol display device 17 can be viewed from the front side of the game board 20. Here, in the embodiment, the decorative member 40 facing the display unit of the symbol display device 17 is formed in a frame shape that opens back and forth, and the opening of the decorative member 40 is partially blocked by the transparent panel 42. It is configured as follows. Thus, in the embodiment, the front display window 41 is formed by the opening of the decorative member 40 and the transparent panel 42. In the following description, the decorative member provided with the front display window 41 is referred to as a frame-shaped decorative member 40. That is, the display unit of the symbol display device 17 is positioned behind the front display window 41 of the frame-shaped decorative member 40. The frame-shaped decorative member 40 is not limited to a configuration in which the opening is partially blocked by the transparent panel 42, and the opening may be entirely covered with the transparent panel 42, and the transparent panel 42 is omitted. The opening of the frame-shaped decorative member 40 can also be configured to open before and after the plate-like member 21.

(About the frame-shaped decorative member 40)
Next, the frame-shaped decorative member 40 will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 2, the frame-shaped decorative member 40 protrudes forward from the front surface of the plate-like member 21, and has a bowl-shaped part 44 that separates the game area 22 from the display unit of the display device, and the bowl-shaped part 44. And a thin plate-like base plate part 45 extending outward from the rear edge. Then, with the base plate portion 45 in contact with the front surface of the plate-like member 21, the base plate portion 45 is fixed to the plate-like member 21 by fixing means such as a screw, so that the frame-shaped decorative member 40 is a plate. A game area 22 is defined which is attached to the member 21 to allow the pachinko ball to flow outside the frame-shaped decorative member 40, specifically between the bowl-shaped portion 44 and the guide rail 23. Yes. In the state where the frame-shaped decorative member 40 is attached to the plate-like member 21, the base plate portion 45 extending outward from the rear edge of the bowl-like portion 44 extends along the front surface of the plate-like member 21. Thus, the pachinko ball is configured to pass through the front side of the base plate portion 45.

  That is, the game area 22 defined on the game board 20 includes a first flow-down area 22 a formed on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative member 40 and a second flow area formed on the right side of the frame-shaped decorative member 40. A game form (left-handed) in which the pachinko ball flows down to the first flow-down area 22a by rotating the operation lever 16a of the operation handle 16 and adjusting the hitting force. In addition, the player can arbitrarily select one of the game forms (right-handed) that causes the pachinko ball to flow down to the second flow-down region 22b. The game area 22 is such that the first and second flow-down areas 22a and 22b merge at a position below the frame-shaped decorative member 40, and the first and second flow-down areas 22a and 22b. The out mouth 30 is formed in the joining area where the two are joined, and the pachinko balls that have flowed down the left side and the right side of the frame-shaped decorative member 40 can flow down to the out mouth 30.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, the bowl-shaped portion 44 of the frame-shaped decorative member 40 extends from a substantially middle position of the left edge of the frame-shaped decorative member 40 (base plate portion 45) to the upper edge and the lower right edge. It is provided so as to extend continuously, and restricts the pachinko ball from flowing down (falling) across the front side of the display unit in the symbol display device 17. The bowl-shaped portion 44 is formed so as to incline downward in the left-right direction from the uppermost position, and the pachinko ball launched into the game area 22 is located on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative member 40 without stagnation on the bowl-shaped portion 44 ( It is formed so as to be guided and guided to the first falling region 22a) or the right side (second flowing region 22b).

  Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the frame-shaped decorative member 40 is configured to be close to the guide rail 23 between the upper part and the right side of the frame-shaped decorative member 40. That is, the second flow-down region 22b is connected to the first flow-down region 22a at a position above the frame-shaped decorative member 40, and the alignment flow path RA is formed with a passage width in which pachinko balls flow down in a row. Are connected to the lower end portion of the alignment flow path RA, and are divided into an expansion flow path RB formed with a passage width in which a plurality of pachinko balls can flow in parallel, and a plurality of ball entry portions in the expansion flow path RB (In the embodiment, the second start winning portion 52, the special winning portions 53, 54, the normal winning portions 55, 56, the gate portion 57, etc.) are arranged in an intensive manner.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the frame-shaped decorative member 40 is provided with a stage 46 on the lower side of the front display window 41 (the inner peripheral lower edge of the frame-shaped decorative member 40), and the front side The bowl-shaped portion 44 that forms the left side of the display window 41 (the side on the first flow-down region 22a side) is provided with a ball introduction portion 47 that opens into the game region 22 and communicates with the stage 46, A pachinko ball that flows down the game area 22 (first flow area 22 a) can be taken into the inside (stage 46) of the frame-shaped decorative member 40 of the ball introduction portion 47. The pachinko ball taken into the stage 46 from the ball introducing portion 47 rolls left and right on the rolling surface that is the upper surface of the stage 46, and then above the first start winning opening 51a of the first start winning portion 51. The game area 22 is discharged. That is, the pachinko ball that has flowed down the first flow-down region 22a without being taken into the ball introducing portion 47 by guiding the pachinko ball up to the position where the first start winning portion 51 is disposed by the stage 46 is the first start winning portion. The probability that the pachinko ball taken into the ball introduction unit 47 wins the first start winning unit 51 is set higher than the probability of winning 51. In addition, a partition wall 48 that rises at a predetermined height from the rolling surface to the upper side is provided at the rear end of the stage 46 over the entire length of the stage 46 in the left-right direction. The pachinko balls to be moved are prevented from moving to the display unit side of the symbol display device 17 by the partition wall 48. Further, an overhanging portion 48a is provided at the upper edge of the transparent wall so as to project to a position close to the rear surface of the fluoroscopic protection member in the front frame 13 (a position where a pachinko ball cannot pass between the fluoroscopic protection member). The overhanging portion 48a prevents the pachinko ball bounced from contact with the game nail 32 from moving to the display portion side.

(About the club)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is provided with a plurality of ball entering portions in which the pachinko balls can be won in the game area 22, and according to the ball entering portions where the pachinko balls have entered. A predetermined game can be performed by executing the control. Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the first start winning portion 51 as the ball entering portion is disposed so as to be positioned in the first flow-down region 22a, and is positioned in the second flow-down region 22b. The second start winning portion 52, the first and second special winning portions 53 and 54, and the gate portion 57 are disposed as the winning portion. Here, depending on the shape of the frame-shaped decorative member 40, the arrangement of the game nails 32, and the like, the pachinko balls that have flowed down the second flow-down region 22b are configured so as not to substantially win the first start winning portion 51, The pachinko ball that has flowed down the first flow-down region 22a is configured so that it cannot substantially win the second start winning portion 52, the first and second special winning portions 53, 54, and the gate portion 57. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the pachinko ball flows down the first flow area 22a (in the case of a left-handed game), the pachinko ball flows down the second flow area 22b. The pachinko ball is configured to be highly likely to win the first start winning port 51a of the first start winning portion 51, and the pachinko ball flows down the second flow-down area 22b (in the case of a right-handed game) ), The second starting winning port 52a of the second starting winning unit 52 and the special winning ports 53a of the first and second special winning units 53, 54 are compared with the case where the pachinko ball flows down the first flowing region 22a. 54a, the pachinko ball is configured to increase the possibility of winning in the usual start opening 57a of the gate portion 57. Therefore, the player can actively switch between left-handed game and right-handed game by rotating the operation lever 16a, so that the winning portion where the pachinko ball can win can be switched. In the game board 20 of the embodiment, the normal winning portions 55 and 56 as the pitching portions are arranged so as to be positioned in the first and second flow-down regions 22a and 22b, respectively. The pachinko balls that have flowed down the two downstream areas 22a and 22b can be awarded to the normal winning portions 55 and 56.

(About the 1st start winning part 51)
As shown in FIG. 2, the first start winning portion 51 has a first start winning opening in which a pachinko ball can win (win) in a position below the frame-shaped decorative member 40 (a position directly above the out opening 30). A (starting port) 51a is provided so as to always open upward, so that pachinko balls flowing down the first flowing-down region 22a can win the first starting winning port 51a with a certain probability. The first start winning section 51 is provided with a first start winning detection sensor SE1 as a detecting means for detecting the pachinko balls in the discharge path of the pachinko balls that have won the first start winning opening 51a. In the embodiment, the ball discharge unit 90, which will be described later, is provided with a discharge path (starter outlet discharge passage 98) for the pachinko balls won in the first start winning opening 51a (see FIG. 3). The first start winning detection sensor SE1 is wired to the main control board 301 provided on the back surface of the installation member 80 (see FIG. 11), and the ball detection signal from the first start winning detection sensor SE1 is received. A special figure regarding whether or not the main control CPU 301a of the main control board 301 causes a special game (a big hit game or a small hit game) to be generated on the condition that the input is made to the main control CPU 301a (main control means) of the main control board 301 The main control CPU 301a determines the payout of a predetermined number (for example, 3) of the winning balls using the input of the ball detection signal as the winning ball payout condition, based on the determination. A payout control signal is output from the main control board 301 to a payout control board (not shown).

(About the 2nd start winning part 52)
The second start winning section 52 is configured to open and close the second start winning opening 52a opened in the second flow down region 22b in accordance with the operation of the opening and closing member 52b, and a start winning solenoid SL1 ( With the drive of FIG. 11), the opening / closing member 52b is configured to be displaced between a closed position for closing the second start winning opening 52a and an open position for opening. That is, the second start winning opening 52a is configured to change the winning probability of the pachinko ball by driving the start winning solenoid SL1. In addition, the 2nd start winning part 52 in an Example passes from the inside of the said plate-shaped member 21 to the game area | region 22 (2nd flow-down area | region 22b) through the 2nd start winning opening 52a formed so that it might open front and back. The opening / closing member 52b is configured to be movable back and forth so as to appear and retract, and in the closed position, the opening / closing member 52b is retracted to the inside (rear) of the plate-like member 21 via the second start winning opening 52a and the pachinko ball is awarded. The second start winning opening 52a is blocked, and the opening / closing member 52b projects into the game area 22 (second flow-down area 22b) via the second start winning opening 52a in the open position so that the pachinko ball can win. The 2 start winning opening 52a is configured to be opened. And in the said open position, the pachinko ball received by the opening-and-closing member 52b is induced | guided | derived to the said 2nd starting winning opening 52a, and wins.

  Further, the second start winning section 52 has a second start winning detection sensor SE2 as a detecting means for detecting the pachinko balls in the discharge path (not shown) of the pachinko balls that won the second start winning opening 52a. I have. The second start winning detection sensor SE2 is wired to the main control board 301 (see FIG. 11), and the ball detection signal from the second start winning detection sensor SE2 is input to the main control CPU 301a of the main control board 301. The main control CPU 301a of the main control board 301 makes a judgment per special figure (winning judgment) on the basis of the judgment condition, and the main control CPU 301a uses the input of the ball detection signal as a prize ball payout condition (for example, 3 The award ball is paid out, and a payout control signal is outputted from the main control board 301 to the payout control board based on the decision.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the pachinko ball is detected by the first and second start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 (pachinko ball winning in the first or second start winning opening 51a, 52a). Various types of information (random numbers) are acquired, and a hit determination regarding whether or not to generate a game per special figure is performed based on the acquired information. Then, the symbol combination effect is executed in the symbol display device 17 based on the result of the special symbol determination, and when the determination result of the special symbol determination is affirmative, the result of the symbol combination effect in the symbol display device 17 is obtained. A special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player is displayed on the display unit of the symbol display device 17 by a combination of a predetermined winning display (for example, a set of three same effect symbols). And special games such as small hit games). Then, with the occurrence of a game per special figure, the opening / closing members 53b and 54b (described later) of the first special winning portion 53 and the second special winning portion 54 are operatively displaced, and the pachinko balls to the special winning ports 53a and 54a are moved. The player is provided with an opportunity to win a prize ball with winning. Here, an effect control board 302 for controlling the symbol display device 17 is wired to the main control board 301, and the effect control board 302 is designed based on a control signal input from the main control board 301. A predetermined symbol combination effect is executed by controlling the display device 17. In the embodiment, an effect control device that houses the effect control board 302 in a board case is detachably attached to the rear surface of the symbol display device 17.

(About the 1st and 2nd special prizes 53 and 54)
As shown in FIG. 2, the first special winning portion 53 is configured to open and close a first special winning port 53a that opens in the second flow-down region 22b in accordance with the operation of the opening and closing member 53b. The second special winning portion 54 is configured to open and close the second special winning port 54a that opens in the second flow down region 22b in accordance with the operation of the opening and closing member 54b. In the embodiment, the first special winning portion 53 is provided at the lower right position of the frame-shaped decorative member 40, and the second special winning portion 54 is provided on the right side of the first starting winning portion 51. Yes. Here, the opening / closing member 53b of the first special winning portion 53 is connected to the first special winning solenoid SL2 (see FIG. 11) as driving means, and the opening / closing member 54b of the second special winning portion 54 is connected to the opening / closing member 53b. A second special prize solenoid SL3 as a driving means is connected and connected, and when the solenoids SL2 and SL3 are driven, an open position where a pachinko ball can be awarded to the corresponding special prize ports 53a and 54a and a prize cannot be awarded. It can be switched to the closed position.

  The first special winning section 53 serves as a winning detection means for detecting a pachinko ball passing through the passage in a discharge path (not shown) through which the pachinko ball won in the first special winning opening 53a passes. The second special winning portion 54 includes a first special winning detection sensor SE3, and the second special winning portion 54 passes a pachinko passing through the passage to a discharge route (not shown) through which the pachinko ball won in the second special winning opening 54a passes. A second special prize detection sensor SE4 is provided as a prize detection means for detecting a ball. The first and second special prize detection sensors SE3 and SE4 are connected to a main control board 301 as control means disposed on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. Then, the main control CPU 301a pays out a predetermined number (for example, 15) of winning balls on the condition that the detection signal from the special winning detection sensor SE3 is input to the main control CPU 301a of the main control board 301. Is to decide. The first and second special prize solenoids SL2 and SL3 are triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball to the first start prize section 51 or the second start prize section 52, respectively. Main control to operate one of the opening / closing members 53b, 54b of the first and second special winning portions 53, 54 according to a predetermined opening / closing condition according to the type of the special game The drive is controlled by the substrate 301.

(Regarding the regular prize winners 55 and 56)
As shown in FIG. 2, the normal winning portions 55 and 56 are arranged so that the normal winning ports 55 a and 56 a through which a pachinko ball can be won (entered) are always opened upward in the left and right lower positions of the game area 22. It is provided in the game board 20 so that each of the pachinko balls flowing down the first flow area 22a and the pachinko balls flowing down the second flow area 22b can win the normal winning openings 55a, 56a with a certain probability. It has become. In the embodiment, the left winning unit 60 arranged at the lower left position of the game board 20 is provided with three normal winning units 55, and the right winning unit 61 arranged at the lower right position of the game board 20 is provided. One ordinary winning portion 56 is provided. Here, the right winning unit 61 includes the second start winning portion 52 and the second special winning portion 54. The second starting winning portion 52, the second special winning portion 54, and the normal winning portion 56 are provided. It is configured as a composite unit with In addition, each of the normal winning portions 55 of the left winning unit 60 is in the middle of a passage (in the middle of a discharge passage of a ball discharge unit 90 described later) that passes the pachinko balls won in each of the normal winning openings 55a. And a normal winning detection sensor SE5 (see FIG. 11) as a winning detection means for detecting a pachinko ball passing through the right winning unit 61. The normal winning portion 56 of the right winning unit 61 passes the pachinko ball won in the normal winning opening 56a. A normal winning detection sensor SE6 (see FIG. 11) as a winning detection means for detecting a pachinko ball passing through the passage is provided in the middle of the passage. The normal winning detection sensors SE5 and SE6 are connected to a main control board 301 as control means disposed on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. Then, the main control CPU 301a uses a predetermined number (for example, ten) of prize balls as a winning ball payout condition that detection signals from the normal winning detection sensors SE5 and SE6 are input to the main control CPU 301a of the main control board 301. To pay out.

(About gate part 57)
As shown in FIG. 2, the gate portion 57 is formed with a general start port 57 a so as to penetrate vertically, and pachinko balls flowing down the second flow-down region 22 b pass from above to below the gate portion 57. It has come to be able to do. The gate portion 57 is provided with a gate sensor SE7 that detects a pachinko ball passing through the gate portion 57 (passage port). The gate sensor SE7 is wired to the main control board 301 (see FIG. 11). The gate sensor SE7 inputs a ball detection signal from the gate sensor SE7 to the main control board 301 (that is, a pachinko ball). In accordance with (detection), a normal hit determination condition (second hit determination condition) is established. Then, in accordance with the establishment of the base hit determination condition, a base hit determination is made as to whether or not a game per base drawing is to be generated, and the start of the second start winning portion 52 is started according to the result of the base hit determination. The winning solenoid SL1 is driven and controlled so that the opening / closing member 52b opens and closes. That is, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment performs the second start of the second start winning portion 52 when the determination result of the normal hit determination performed by the detection of the pachinko ball by the gate sensor SE7 is a win determination. A game per game for opening the winning opening 52a under a predetermined opening condition is performed, and an opportunity to win a pachinko ball to the second starting winning opening 52a is given.

(Upper guide nail NL1, NL2)
Here, as shown in FIG. 2, FIG. 4, FIG. 9, and FIG. 10, the game board 20 has the rotation guide member at the left side position (first flow area 22a) of the frame-shaped decorative member 40. The game nail 32 is continuously provided so as to incline downward toward 33, and the pachinko ball flowing down the first flow-down region 22 a can be guided to the rotation guide member 33. Specifically, the left side of the frame-shaped decorative member 40 (the bowl-shaped portion 44) is spaced in the left-right direction at intervals that allow the pachinko balls to pass through, and continues in the vertical direction toward the upper portion of the rotation guide member 33. A plurality of rows (two rows in the embodiment) of game nails 32 are provided. In the following description, two rows of game nails that are continuous toward the upper part of the rotation guide member 33 are referred to as upper guide nails NL1 and NL2, and the upper guide nails NL1 and NL2 A group of game nails that are adjacent to the left side of the decorative member 40 (the bowl-shaped portion 44) and that are continuous in the vertical direction are referred to as a first upper guide nail NL1, and are separated from the first upper guide nail NL1 in the left direction. The game nail group (the game nail group adjacent to the left inner rail member 25a) may be referred to as a second upper guide nail NL2. That is, the pachinko balls flowing down the first flow-down region 22a are guided to the rotation guide member 33 through the space between the first upper guide peg NL1 and the second upper guide peg NL2. The first upper guide nail NL1 has a gap T that opens to the left and right at intervals that allow pachinko balls to pass at a position corresponding to the ball entrance of the ball introduction portion 47 provided on the frame-shaped decorative member 40. The game nail 32 is arranged so that a pachinko ball that has passed through the gap T of the first upper guide nail NL1 is taken into the ball introduction portion 47 and guided to the stage 46. .

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 9, the second upper guide nail NL2 is curved so as to be close to the upper part of the rotation guide member 33 from the guide rail 23 (left inner rail member 25a). The game nails 32 are arranged so as to be continuous with each other. That is, the pachin ball that has flowed down the first flow-down region 22a toward the left inner rail member 25a is guided toward the rotation guide member 33 by the second upper guide peg NL2. Note that the distance between the first upper guide nail NL1 and the second upper guide nail NL2 gradually decreases as the rotation guide member 33 is approached (closer to the lower end). The outlet of the flow path formed between the first upper guide nail NL1 and the second upper guide nail NL2 is on the first start winning portion 51 side with respect to the rotation center of the rotation guide member 33 ( It is configured to open at a position that is biased toward the formation side of the upper guide nail NL3 described later. That is, the pachinko ball that has passed through the flow path between the first and second upper guide pegs NL1 and NL2 is rotated by the rotation guide member 33 from the guide rail 23 side (left side), and thus the first start winning portion 51. It is configured to increase the probability of being released to the side (upper guide nail NL3 side). Here, the game nail 32 positioned at the upper end of the second upper guide nail NL2 is provided at a position spaced apart from the guide rail 23 (the left inner rail member 25a) by a predetermined distance. The upper portion (first ball rolling portion 111 described later) of the left winning unit 60 is positioned between the game nail 32 positioned at the upper end of the nail NL2 and the guide rail 23 (left inner rail member 25a). ing. In addition, the second upper guide nail NL2 is provided with a game nail 32 so that a gap (hereinafter referred to as an upper gap Ta) that opens up and down at intervals through which pachinko balls can pass is formed on the upper end side. The pachinko ball that has passed through the upper gap Ta of the second upper guide nail NL2 flows down to a first outer edge area OA1 described later.

(About the upper and lower guide nails)
Also, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 10, the first downflow region 22 a in the game board 20 is located at the lower left position of the frame-shaped decorative member 40 toward the left and right center positions of the game board 20. A plurality of rows of gaming nails 32 that are linearly inclined downward and are spaced apart in the vertical direction.
Specifically, in the first flow down region 22a of the game board 20, a plurality of game nails are linearly inclined downward from the rotation guide member 33 toward the first start winning port 51a of the first start winning unit 51. 32 is provided continuously so that pachinko balls flowing down the first flow-down region 22a can be guided to the first start winning portion 51. Further, in the first flow down region 22a of the game board 20, the first position of the game nail group that is inclined downward linearly toward the first start winning port 51a of the first start winning unit 51 is located in the first position. A plurality of game nails 32 are continuously provided in a linear shape that inclines downward toward the start winning portion 51, and is arranged to incline downward toward the first start winning portion 51. The normal winning portion 55 provided in the left winning unit 60 is positioned below a straight line formed by the group. Here, in the following description, a group of game nails that are linearly continuous downwardly inclined toward the first start winning opening 51a of the first start winning portion 51 is designated as the upper guide nail NL3, and the second special figure start is started. A group of gaming nails that are linearly inclined downward toward the mouth may be referred to as the lower guide nail NL4.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 10, the game nail group constituting each of the upper guide nail NL3 and the lower guide nail NL4 has a gap T, which is opened up and down at intervals through which pachinko balls can pass. The game nail 32 is arranged so that Tb1 and Tb2 are formed at appropriate positions. That is, the pachinko ball moves from the upper guide nail NL3 to the lower guide nail NL4 through the gaps T, Tb1, Tb2 provided in the upper guide nail NL3 and the lower guide nail NL4. While allowing, the pachinko ball is allowed to move from the lower guide nail NL4 to the left winning unit 60 side. In this way, the pachinko ball flows down (rolls) on the upper guide nail NL3 without passing through the gap T, so that the pachinko ball enters the first start winning opening 51a of the first start winning portion 51. You can win a prize. The pachinko ball passes through the gap T in the process of flowing down (rolling) on the lower guide nail NL4 along the lower guide nail NL4, so that the pachinko ball becomes the left winning unit 60. Can be awarded to the normal winning opening 55a of the normal winning portion 55 provided in the. The lower guide nail NL4 is provided with two gaps, and the left gap is designated as the first drop port Tb1, and the right gap T is designated as the second drop port Tb2. is there.

  That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, as the first guiding means for forming a flow path in which pachinko balls flowing down the game area 22 (first flow area 22a) can win the first start winning portion 51, The game board 20 is provided with the first and second upper guide pegs NL1 and NL2, the rotation guide member 33, and the upper guide pegs NL3. The lower guide nail NL4 is used as second guide means for forming a flow path for guiding a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 22 (first flow area 22a) to the lower side of the first start winning portion 51. Is provided on the game board 20 so as to be located below the upper guide nail NL3 as the first guide means. In the following description, pachinko balls formed by the first upper guide nail NL1, the second upper guide nail NL2, the rotation guide member 33, and the upper guide nail NL3 and capable of winning the first start winning portion 51 will be described. The flow path may be referred to as a start winning flow path, and the pachinko ball flow path formed by the lower guide nail NL4 and capable of winning the normal winning portion 55 may be referred to as a normal winning flow path.

  Further, in the game area 22 (first flow-down area 22a), in the process of passing through the flow path between the first and second upper guide nails NL1 and NL2, the upper gap between the second upper guide nails NL2 ( A region through which the pachinko ball passing through Ta or the left direction released by the rotation guide member 33 flows (that is, the region on the left side of the second upper guide nail NL2 and the rotation guide member 33) is the first. The outer edge area OA1 is designated as an area where pachinko balls that have passed through the first drop opening Tb1 or the second drop opening Tb2 flow down in the process of being guided by the lower guide nail NL4 (ie, below the lower guide nail NL4). Side area) may be referred to as a second outer edge area OA2. That is, the first outer edge area OA1 is an area in which pachinko balls that have deviated from the start winning flow path flow down, and the second outer edge area OA2 is an area in which pachinko balls that have deviated from the normal winning flow path flow down. Here, the game board 20 is provided with a game nail 32 above the drop port (specifically, the second drop port Tb2), and the pachinko ball that is in contact with the game board 20 in the process of passing through the normal winning channel. Is urged toward the drop port (second drop port Tb2).

(About the installation member 80)
The installation member 80 includes a substantially rectangular back plate 80a formed in a shape slightly smaller than the outer shape of the plate-like member 21, and an outer peripheral wall portion 80b protruding forward from the outer peripheral edge of the back plate 80a. The plate-shaped member 21 and the installation member 80 are formed in a state of being opened in a box shape from the front (see FIG. 3), with the opening front end portion of the outer peripheral wall portion 80b being in contact with the back surface of the plate-shaped member 21. And are fixed by screws. In the installation member 80, various effect devices such as a movable effect device that produces an effect by operation and a light effect device that produces an effect by light emission in the housing space 82 defined between the plate-like member 21 and the plate member 21 (FIG. (Not shown), or a ball discharge unit 90 for discharging the pachinko balls won in the winning portion is installed, and can be handled as one unit using the installation member 80 as a base material. FIG. 3 shows a ball discharge unit 90 in which a discharge passage for discharging the pachinko balls won in the first start winning portion 51 and the normal winning portion 55 of the left winning unit 60 is formed, and other winning portions. Such as a ball discharge unit or a movable effect device in which a discharge passage for discharging a pachinko ball that has won a prize (second start winning portion 52, first and second special winning portions 53, 54, right normal winning portion 56) is formed. Illustration of various rendering devices is omitted.

  Further, on the back plate 80a of the installation member 80, the back side of the back plate 80a can be visually recognized at a position aligned with the front display window 41 of the plate-like member 21 (frame-like decorative member 40). A side display window 81 is formed. Then, the symbol display device 17 is detachably attached to the rear side of the back plate 80a of the installation member 80 so that the display unit faces the rear display window unit 81, and the display window units 41 and 81 are provided through the front and rear display window units 41 and 81. The display unit of the symbol display device 17 is configured to be visible from the front side of the game board 20. In the embodiment, the rear display window 81 is formed by opening a substantially rectangular opening that opens in the front-rear direction on the back plate 80 a of the installation member 80.

(About ball discharge unit 90)
Here, the ball discharge unit 90 that discharges the pachinko balls won in the normal winning portion 55 of the front left winning unit 60 will be described. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, the ball discharge unit 90 has a unit main body 91 formed with a plurality of ball passage portions 92, 93, 94 that open forward with a passage width through which one pachinko ball can pass. And a front cover member 95 disposed on the front side of the unit main body 91 and blocking the front opening of the ball passage portions 92, 93, 94. That is, by closing the front openings of the ball passage portions 92, 93, 94 with the front cover member 95, a discharge passage for discharging pachinko balls is formed. In the unit main body 91, a common sphere passage portion 92 is formed so as to communicate with a sphere discharge port 80 c formed so as to open up and down in the outer peripheral wall portion 80 b forming the lower surface of the installation member 80 and extends upward. An inclined sphere passage portion 93 formed to connect to the upper end portion of the common sphere passage portion 92 and extending in the left-right direction and inclined downward toward the common sphere passage portion 92; and the inclined sphere passage portion 93 A plurality of vertical sphere passage portions 94 that are connected and extend upward are formed. The inclined sphere passage portion 93 is formed so as to extend leftward from the common sphere passage portion 92, and is configured such that the common sphere passage portion 92 is connected to an inclined lower end portion of the inclined sphere passage portion 93. ing.

  Here, the vertical sphere passage portion 94 is connected to the inclined upper end portion, the inclined lower end portion and the intermediate position of the inclined sphere passage portion 93 so as to be separated from each other in the extending direction of the inclined sphere passage portion 93. Is provided. Further, when the front cover member 95 is assembled to the unit main body 91, the entire front opening of the passage portion except the upper end portion of each vertical spherical passage portion 94 is closed by the front cover member 95. A discharge passage through which a pachinko ball can pass is formed at the upper end of each vertical sphere passage portion 94 with the ball inlet 90a opened forward. And, the upper end of each vertical ball passage portion 94 communicates with the rear end portion of the ball base portion (the rear ball base portion 105 to be described later) constituting the normal winning portion 55 provided in the left winning unit 60 one by one. It is supposed to be. That is, the pachinko ball that has won the normal winning port 55a of the normal winning portion 55 provided in the left winning unit 60 is passed through the upper end portion of each corresponding vertical ball passage portion 94 formed in the ball discharging unit 90. It flows into the discharge passage and is guided to the ball discharge port 80c. The ball discharge port 80c is configured to be connected to a ball collection unit (not shown) provided in the middle frame 12, and pachinko balls discharged from the ball discharge port 80c are passed through the ball collection unit. It is collected outside the pachinko machine 10 (a ball circulation facility on the amusement store side).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the common ball passage portion 92 detects a pachinko ball passing through the common ball passage portion 92 at a position below the connecting portion with the inclined ball passage portion 93, as shown in FIG. 5. A sensor mounting portion 92a to which the sensor SE5 can be attached and detached is provided. That is, when the normal winning detection sensor SE5 attached to the sensor mounting portion 92a of the common ball passage portion 92 detects the pachinko ball, the pachinko ball won in the normal winning portion 55 of the left winning unit 60 can be detected. It is like that. Further, an inspection ball detection sensor (not shown) for detecting a pachinko ball passing through each vertical sphere passage portion 94 is provided in each of the vertical sphere passage portions 94 communicating with the upper end of the inclined sphere passage portion 93 and the intermediate position. ) Can be attached / detached, and an inspection sensor mounting portion 94a is provided. That is, by attaching an inspection ball detection sensor to the inspection sensor mounting portion 94a at the time of inspection of the pachinko machine 10, etc., the number of pachinko balls won for each normal winning portion 55 provided in the left winning unit 60 is individually determined. It can be confirmed.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, in the bulb discharge unit 90, a light emitter substrate 96 in which an LED 96 a (light emitter) that emits light forward is mounted on the rear surface side of the unit main body 91. Is arranged. That is, each of the unit main body 91 and the front cover member 95 is formed of a light-transmitting synthetic resin material or the like, and when the LED 96a of the light emitter substrate 96 is caused to emit light, the unit main body 91 and the front cover Light that has passed through the member 95 passes through the plate-like member 21 and the mounting opening 29 and is irradiated on the base plate portion 102 (described later) of the left winning unit 60. Here, the LED 96a is mounted on the light emitter substrate 96 so that the LED 96a is positioned behind the ball inlet 90a of the ball discharge unit 90. Then, the normal winning portion 55 provided in the left winning unit 60 is illuminated from behind by causing the LED 96a facing the ball entrance to emit light. That is, as will be described later, the left winning unit 60 according to the embodiment is configured so that the formation positions of the respective normal winning portions 55 are not conspicuous. By irradiating the normal winning portion 55 with light, the formation position of the normal winning portion 55 is suggested and the player's attention can be drawn. In addition, a plurality of LEDs 96a are mounted on the light emitter substrate 96 at a rear position of the inclined sphere passage portion 93. By emitting light from the LEDs 96a, pachinko balls that have won a normal winning opening 55a are mounted. The discharge passage can be illuminated from behind.

(Left winning unit 60)
Next, the left winning unit 60 provided with the normal winning portion 55 will be described. As shown in FIGS. 3, 4, 7, and 8, the left winning unit 60 is fixed to the base plate 102 fixed in contact with the front surface of the game board 20 (plate member 21). The decorative cover 120 that is provided so as to be spaced apart from the front surface of the base plate portion 102 so that the pachinko balls can pass and decorates the front surface of the left winning unit 60, and the spaced apart position that allows the pachinko balls to pass through. Support wall portions 111, 112, 113, and 117 for connecting the base plate portion 102 and the decorative cover 120, and the normal winning portion 55 is provided so as to be positioned between the base plate portion 102 and the decorative cover 120. Yes. Specifically, the left winning unit 60 according to the embodiment includes an attachment member 101 having the base plate portion 102, and a front member 110 having the support wall portions 111, 112, 113, 117 and a decorative cover 120. The left winning unit 60 is formed by fixing the mounting member 101 and the front member 110.

  Further, the left winning unit 60 has an inner rail member 25 (a left inner rail member) that is located on the plate-like member 21 more than the arrangement positions of the second upper guide nail NL2, the rotation guide member 33, and the lower guide nail NL4. 25a) in the process of flowing down the game area 22 (first flowing area 22a), the upper gap Ta of the second upper guiding nail NL2 and the first of the lower guiding nail NL4 The pachinko balls that have passed through the second drop openings Tb1 and Tb2 move to the position where the left winning unit 60 is disposed, and similarly, the pachinko balls released to the left by the rotation guide member 33 are disposed in the left winning unit 60. It is configured to be able to move to a position. That is, the left winning unit 60 is arranged so as to straddle the first outer edge area OA1 and the second outer edge area OA2, and the game of the inner rail member 25 (left inner rail member 25a) in the guide rail 23 is performed. It is formed in a curved shape along the curved surface on the region 22 side. The decorative cover 120 is formed in a size and shape that covers substantially the entire front surface of the base plate portion 102.

  Here, in the mounting member 101, the base plate portion 102 and the mounting support portion 104 are integrally formed of a light-transmitting synthetic resin material, and the light emitter substrate provided in the ball discharge unit 90 The light of the 96 LEDs 96 a is configured to pass through the base plate part 102. Further, the base plate portion 102 is provided with a light diffusion portion 103 that is subjected to light diffusion processing such as diamond cutting on the front surface or the rear surface, or by applying a light diffusion sheet or the like. The light diffusing unit 103 diffuses and transmits the light from the LED 96a of the light emitter substrate 96 disposed in the sphere discharge unit 90. In the embodiment, the light diffusing portion 103 is formed by performing uneven light diffusing processing on substantially the entire front surface of the base plate portion 102 (see FIG. 7).

  Further, the front member 110 is formed by integrally forming the support wall portions 111, 112, 113, 117 and the decorative cover 120 with a light-transmitting synthetic resin material, and transmits the light transmitted through the base plate portion 102. Is irradiated to the front member 110, and the light transmitted through the front member 110 (decorative cover 120) is irradiated to the front surface of the game board 20. Here, the decorative cover 120 is provided with a light transmitting portion that transmits light and a non-light transmitting portion 120a that does not transmit light by coloring or plating treatment. Specifically, the non-light transmission portion 120a is formed at a position including the formation position of the normal winning portion 55, and an appropriate decorative pattern that matches the motif of the pachinko machine 10 is formed by the non-light transmission portion. ing. Here, the non-light transmitting portion 120a is formed in a decorative shape that continuously covers the front side of a plurality of (three in the embodiment) ordinary winning portions 55 provided in the left winning unit 60, one by one. The two normal winning portions 55 are configured so as not to stand out.

  That is, the non-light transmissive portion 120a irrelevant to the display indicating the presence of the normal winning portion 55 is formed so as to cover the front side of the normal winning portion 55 with respect to the decorative cover 120. It makes it difficult to stand out. Further, the light transmitting portion of the decorative cover 120 is colored so as to have a transmittance such that the back side of the light transmitting portion cannot be easily seen through from the front side. That is, the visibility of the pachinko ball flowing down the back side of the decorative cover 120 is reduced as compared with the pachinko ball flowing down the start winning flow path and the normal winning flow path in the game area 22 (first flow down area 22a). It is configured as follows. In the embodiment, the light transmitting portion of the decorative cover 120 is configured to have a transmittance of 10 to 30%. That is, by carefully observing the decorative cover 120 while making the presence of pachinko balls flowing down between the base plate portion 102 and the decorative cover 120 (the first outer edge area OA1 and the second outer edge area OA2) inconspicuous. Whether or not there is a pachinko ball on the back side of the decorative cover 120 can be confirmed from the front side of the game board 20.

(About the structure of the mounting member 101)
As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the base plate portion 102 provided in the mounting member 101 is a flat plate that covers the mounting opening 29 in which the left winning unit 60 provided in the plate-like member 21 is disposed. It is formed in a shape. The base plate portion 102 is formed to have a thickness dimension that allows the pachinko ball to move from the front surface of the plate-like member 21 to the front surface of the base plate portion 102, and flows down the game area 22 (first flow down area 22a). The pachinko sphere is configured to pass through the front side of the base plate 102. The outer peripheral edge portion on the front surface side of the base plate portion 102 is formed in an inclined shape so as to approach the plate member 21 toward the end portion, and the pachinko from the plate member 21 to the front surface of the base plate portion 102. The sphere is configured to move easily.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the base plate portion 102 includes front and rear portions at a plurality of locations (four locations in the embodiment) spaced apart in the extending direction of the inner rail member 25 (left inner rail member 25a). Are formed in the plate-like member 21. The screw holes 102a are formed in the plate-like member 21. The screw holes 102a are formed in the plate-like member 21. In a state where the base plate portion 102 is positioned by fitting into a positioning hole (not shown) from the front side, screws inserted from the front side into the screw through holes 102a are screwed into screw holes (not shown) of the plate-like member 21. It comes to be fixed with. Here, the screw through hole 102a and the positioning protrusion 102b are provided at the upper and lower ends of the base plate 102, respectively, and are separated from the inner rail member 25 (the left inner rail member 25a) (the frame (frame)). The edge on the frame-shaped decorative member 40 side of the base plate portion 102 is prevented from floating from the plate-shaped member 21.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 8, the left winning unit 60 (attachment member 101) is formed with an attachment support portion 104 protruding rearward on the rear surface of the base plate portion 102. The attachment support portion 104 is formed in an annular protruding piece shape along the inner peripheral surface of the mounting opening 29, and the positioning protrusion is inserted into the attachment opening 29 from the front side. The base plate portion 102 is aligned with the plate-like member 21 at a position where 102b is approximately aligned with the positioning hole in the front-rear direction. That is, by inserting the mounting support portion 104 into the relatively large mounting opening 29 opened in the plate-like member 21, the positioning protrusion 102b can be accommodated without confirming the formation position of the positioning hole having a small opening. It can be fitted in the positioning hole.

(Rear ball collar 105)
In addition, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the mounting support portion 104 has a substantially U-shaped cross section that opens upward and front and rear of the base plate portion 102 with an opening width through which one pachinko ball can pass. A side ball collar portion 105 is formed. The rear ball cage portion 105 is provided at a position aligned with the respective ball inlets 90a of the ball discharge unit 90 provided on the installation member 80 in the front-rear direction, and the rear opening of the rear bulb cage portion 105 has a spherical shape. The ball outlets 90a of the discharge unit 90 are communicated with each other. And the front opening of the said rear side ball collar part 105 is comprised so that it may communicate with the corresponding front side ball collar part 113 (after-mentioned) which forms the said normal winning part 55 formed in the said front side member 110. As shown in FIG. That is, the pachinko ball that has won the normal winning opening 55a of the normal winning portion 55 is guided to the discharge passage of the ball discharge unit 90 of the installation member 80 via the ball bowl portions 105 and 113 formed in the left winning unit 60. The game board 20 is configured to be discharged to the outside.

(Regarding the configuration of the front member 110)
The support wall portions 111, 112, 113, 117 provided on the front member 110 are formed in a plate shape protruding forward from the front surface of the base plate portion 102 with a width equal to or larger than the diameter of the pachinko ball, A front ball cage portion (ball cage portion) 113 that is formed in a bowl shape that opens upward and guides a pachinko ball to the back side of the game board 20 (plate member 21), and the game area 22 (first flow area 22a). ) Along the ball rolling portions 111 and 112 for guiding the pachinko balls flowing down in the direction away from the inner rail member 25 (left inner rail member 25a) and the left inner rail member 25a (inner rail member 25). And an extending guide wall 117. Specifically, the ball rolling portion is provided between the left inner rail member 25a and the upper game nail 32 that forms the second upper guide nail NL2, and is arranged from the left inner rail member 25a. A first ball rolling portion 111 inclined downward toward the second upper guide nail NL2 and a linear extension formed by the lower guide nail NL4 are provided so as to correspond to the upper guide nail NL3. And a second ball rolling portion 112 inclined downward. The support wall portions 111, 112, 113, 117 have screws that penetrate back and forth at a plurality of locations (four locations in the embodiment) spaced apart in the extending direction of the inner rail member 25 (left inner rail member 25 a). A hole is formed, and the front member 110 and the mounting member 101 are inserted into the corresponding screw hole by screwing a screw inserted from the rear into a through hole 102c formed in the base plate portion 102 penetrating in the front-rear direction. Can be assembled.

(Front Ball Cage 113) As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the front ball gutter 113 has a substantially U-shaped cross section that opens upward and rearward with an opening width through which one pachinko ball can pass. It is formed so as to be positioned in the second outer edge area OA2 formed below the lower guide nail NL4. The front bulb portion 113 is configured to communicate with a front opening of the rear bulb portion 105 formed in the attachment member 101 when the attachment member 101 and the front member 110 are assembled. The pachinko ball that has passed through the upper opening of the front ball cage portion 113 is guided to the ball discharge unit 90 through the rear bulb cage portion 105 and passes through the discharge passage of the ball discharge unit 90. It is detected by a normal winning detection sensor. That is, each of the front ball base portions 113 constitutes the normal winning portion 55, and the upper opening of each front side ball portion 113 forms a normal winning portion 55a.

  Here, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 10, the front member 110 of the embodiment is formed with a plurality of (three in the embodiment) front ball collar portions 113 so as to be positioned in the second outer edge region OA2. Yes. Specifically, the front member 110 has one front ball bowl so that the normal winning port 55a is opened at a position where the pachinko ball that has passed through the first drop port Tb1 of the lower guide nail NL4 can win. Part 113 is provided, and one front side ball cage part 113 is provided so that the normal winning port 55a is opened at a position where the pachinko ball that has passed through the second drop port Tb2 of the lower guide nail NL4 can win. One front ball collar portion 113 is provided so that the normal winning opening 55a is opened at a position where a pachinko ball that has passed through the inclined lower end portion of the lower guide nail NL4 can win. Here, the left-side front bulb part 113 and the middle front-side bulb part 113 are adjacent to the left and right to form one bulb part (the right side wall part and the middle of the left-side front bulb part 113). Are formed integrally so that the left side wall portion of the front side ball cage portion 113 is continuous.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 10, each of the front ball cage portions 113 is provided at a position that is spaced apart from the left inner rail member 25a by an interval that allows pachinko balls to pass through. The pachinko ball is configured to pass between the lower part of the front ball collar 113 and the left inner rail member 25a toward the out port 30. Therefore, in the following description, a ball passage formed between the lower portion of each front ball collar 113 and the left inner rail member 25a is referred to as an out ball passage 125. Specifically, it is provided so as to be positioned on the edge side (the edge side on the frame-shaped decorative member 40 side) spaced apart from the left inner rail member 25a in the base plate part 102 in alignment with the rear side ball collar part 105. It is done. Further, the front member 110 includes an intermediate front ball collar 113 and a right front side between the left front ball collar section 113 and the ball rolling section (second ball rolling section 112). Between the ball cages 113, 113, ball passage openings (ball inlets) 115 are formed that open up and down at intervals that allow pachinko balls to pass. The ball passage port 115 is provided at a position where a pachinko ball that has passed through the first drop port Tb1 can enter and a position where a pachinko ball that has passed through the second drop port Tb2 can enter, Pachinko balls that have passed through the ball passage opening 115 are configured to flow into the out-ball passage 125. That is, the pachinko ball that has passed through the first drop opening Tb1 passes either the normal winning port 55a of the normal winning portion 55 formed by the left front ball collar portion 113 and the adjacent ball passing port 115, The pachinko ball that has passed through the second drop opening Tb2 is configured to pass through either the normal winning port 55a of the normal winning portion 55 formed by the intermediate front ball collar portion 113 or the adjacent ball passing port 115. ing. The bottom surface of the out ball passage 125 is formed by the left inner rail member 25a, and a pachinko ball passing through the out ball passage 125 rolls on the left inner rail member 25a.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the front member 110 protrudes rearward from the back surface of the decorative cover 120 at a position spaced from the right front bulb collar 113 to the formation side of the out port 30. A protruding piece 124 is provided. That is, a ball passage opening 115 that opens to the out-ball passage 125 is formed between the right front ball collar portion 113 and the protruding piece 124, and is guided to the inclined lower end of the lower guide nail NL4. The pachinko ball is configured to flow into the out-ball passage 125. That is, the left winning unit 60 of the embodiment is provided with a ball passing port 115 adjacent to each normal winning portion 55 so that a pachinko ball can enter both the normal winning portion 55 and the ball passing port 115. By doing so, it is possible to raise interest in the behavior of the pachinko sphere flowing down the normal winning channel. The protruding piece 124 is formed so as to incline downward toward the end on the out port 30 side, and is provided at a position spaced apart from the left inner rail member 25a at an interval through which a pachinko ball can pass. The protruding piece 124 and the left inner rail member 25a form a ball outlet 125a of the out ball passage 125.

(About the first ball rolling part 111)
The first ball rolling portion 111 has an inclined upper end adjacent to the left inner rail member 25a at an interval at which a pachinko ball cannot pass, and an upper end game forming the second upper guide nail NL2. The slanted lower end is provided adjacent to the nail 32 at an interval at which the pachinko ball cannot pass, and moves toward the left inner rail member 25a in the process of flowing down the game area 22 (first flow area 22a). The pachinko ball thus rolled is guided along the inclination of the first ball rolling portion 111 toward the flow path formed between the first upper guide nail NL1 and the second upper guide nail NL2. It is supposed to be. That is, the first flow down area 22a of the game area 22 is rotated by the first ball rolling portion 111 provided in the left winning unit 60 and the first and second upper guide pegs NL1 and NL2. The pachinko balls are gathered toward the guide member 33, and the expectation that the pachinko balls flow down toward the first start winning portion 51 is increased. In the process of passing through the flow path between the first and second upper guide pegs NL1 and NL2, whether the pachinko balls pass through the upper gap Ta of the second upper guide peg NL2 or the rotation guide member When the pachinko ball is released to the left by 33, the pachinko ball moves away from the start winning flow path toward the first start winning portion 51 and moves to the first outer edge area OA1.

(About the second ball rolling part 112)
Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the second ball rolling portion 112 has an inclined upper end adjacent to the left inner rail member 25a at an interval at which pachinko balls cannot pass, and the lower guide link. An inclined lower end portion is provided adjacent to the gaming nail 32 at the upper end forming the nail NL4 at an interval at which pachinko balls cannot pass. The second ball rolling portion 112 defines a lower edge portion of the first outer edge region OA1. That is, the pachinko ball that has moved to the first outer edge area OA1 in the process of flowing down the game area 22 (first flow area 22a) is rolled along the inclination of the second ball rolling portion 112. Guidance is made toward the normal winning channel formed between the upper and lower guide pegs. That is, the second ball rolling unit 112 moves to the first outer edge area OA1 and wins the pachinko ball whose possibility of winning the first start winning unit 51 has disappeared to the normal winning unit 55. It is configured to increase the expectation of winning in the normal winning portion 55 by guiding to a possible normal winning passage.

(About the guide wall 117)
The guide wall portion 117 is connected to the lower portion of the first ball rolling portion 111, and the inclined upper end portion of the second ball rolling portion 112 is connected to the lower end portion of the guide wall portion 117. It is formed as follows. That is, the pachinko ball that has moved to the first outer edge region OA1 in the process of flowing down the game region 22 (first flow-down region 22a) is guided to the second ball rolling unit 112 by the guide wall portion 117. It is like that. Thus, the guide wall 117 defines the left edge of the first outer edge region OA1. In addition, the guide wall 117 is provided to face the left inner rail member 25a at a position adjacent to the left inner rail member 25a at an interval at which the pachinko balls cannot pass, and to be curved along the left inner rail member 25a. The pachinko sphere moved to the first outer edge area OA1 is prevented from coming into contact with the left inner rail member 25a, and the first outer edge area OA1 is enlarged, and the pachinko sphere moved to the first outer edge area OA1 is The ball can be guided to the ball rolling part 112 without any delay.

(About decorative cover 120)
As shown in FIGS. 4 and 7 to 10, the decorative cover 120 includes a first outer edge region defining portion (cover portion) 121 that defines the front surface of the first outer edge region OA1, and the second outer edge region. The second outer edge area defining part (second cover part) 122 that defines the front surface of the OA 2, and the back side of the first outer edge area defining part 121 and the second outer edge area defining part 122 It is located on the front side of the base plate 102 so that pachinko balls can pass through. The decorative cover 120 is formed in a single flat plate in which the first outer edge region defining portion 121 and the second outer edge region defining portion 122 are continuous, and when the game board 20 is observed from the front side. Further, it is difficult to discriminate the boundary between the first outer edge area OA1 and the second outer edge area OA2, and an integral decoration is formed continuously from the first outer edge area OA1 to the second outer edge area OA2.

(First outer edge region defining unit 121)
As shown in FIG. 8, the first outer edge region defining portion 121 is provided so as to be connected to the respective front end portions of the first ball rolling portion 111, the second ball rolling portion 112, and the guide wall portion 117. The second upper guide nail NL2 as the first guide means and the rotation guide member from the front end portions of the first ball rolling portion 111, the second ball rolling portion 112, and the guide wall portion 117, respectively. It is formed so as to extend substantially parallel to the base plate portion 102 (plate-shaped member 21) toward the formation side 33 (frame-shaped decorative member 40 side). That is, the pachinko ball that has moved to the first outer edge area OA1 in the process of flowing down the first flowing area 22a passes through the back side of the decorative cover 120 (first outer edge area defining portion 121). The pachinko balls flowing down the first outer edge area OA1 are hidden by the first outer edge area defining unit 121. Note that, as described above, the decorative cover 120 (the first outer edge region defining portion 121) is not formed entirely in a non-transparent form, but is formed with light that can be seen through the back side. Since it has a transmission part, the pachinko ball flowing down the first outer edge area OA1 (the back side of the decorative cover 120) can be confirmed through the light transmission part by carefully observing the first outer edge area defining part 121. It has become.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, in the first outer edge region defining portion 121, an edge adjacent to the lower side of the second upper guide nail NL <b> 2 (hereinafter referred to as the first edge 121 a) It is formed in a curved shape curved along the guide nail NL2. Here, the first edge 121a of the first outer edge region defining portion 121 and the second upper guide nail NL2 are configured to be spaced apart from each other at a predetermined interval, and are provided on the second upper guide nail NL2. A state in which the pachinko ball passes through the upper gap Ta and moves to the first outer edge area OA1 can be visually observed from the front side of the game board 20. In the first outer edge region defining portion 121, the edge adjacent to the left side of the rotation guide member 33 (hereinafter referred to as the second edge portion 121b) has an arc shape at a position spaced apart from the rotation guide member 33 by a predetermined distance. It is formed so as to be curved, and the state where the pachinko ball is released in the left direction by the rotation guide member 33 and moves to the first outer edge area OA1 can be viewed from the front side of the game board 20. As described above, the first edge 121a and the second edge 121b of the first outer edge region defining part 121 are positioned at a predetermined distance from the second upper guide nail NL2 and the rotation guide member 33. The pachinko ball formed so as to be moved from the starting winning flow path to the first outer edge area OA1 by the rotation of the upper gap Ta of the second upper guide nail NL2 or the rotation guide member 33 can be visually observed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling distrustful with respect to the behavior of the pachinko ball flowing down the first flow-down region 22a (starting winning channel).

  Here, in the embodiment, the distance from the first edge 121a of the first outer edge region defining part 121 to the second upper guide nail NL2 is narrower than the diameter (approximately 11 mm) of the pachinko ball. It is configured. That is, the first edge portion 121a of the first outer edge region defining portion 121 has a pachinko ball flowing into the first outer edge region OA1 while ensuring the visibility of the pachinko ball flowing into the first outer edge region OA1. The first outer edge region defining portion 121 (decorative cover 120) is quickly covered so that the pachinko balls can be suitably prevented from standing out and spaced from the second upper guide nail NL2.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the second edge 121b of the first outer edge region defining part 121 is closer to the rotation guide member 33 as it goes downward from the position where it is connected to the first edge 121a. Thus, the minimum interval is configured to be smaller than the diameter of the pachinko sphere (approximately 11 mm). That is, the second edge 121b of the first outer edge region defining portion 121 is visible from the rotation guide member 33 above the rotation center of the rotation guide member 33 and the visibility of the pachinko sphere released to the first outer edge region OA1. The pachinko sphere released to the first outer edge area OA1 can be quickly covered with the first outer edge area defining part 121 (decorative cover 120) and the pachinko sphere can be suitably prevented from standing out. Is formed so as to be separated from the rotation guide member 33. In addition, the second edge 121b of the first outer edge region defining part 121 is formed so that the distance between the second edge 121b and the rotation guide member 33 gradually increases from the position closest to the rotation guide member 33 downward. Thus, the lower end portion of the second edge portion 121b is configured to be located on the inclined upper side with respect to the inclined lower end portion of the second ball rolling portion 112.

  That is, the second ball rolling portion 112 is covered with the first outer edge region defining portion 121 from the inclined upper end portion to the intermediate position. As described above, the first outer edge area OA1 is covered with the first outer edge area defining part 121 (decorative cover 120) on the inclined upper end side of the second ball rolling part 112 so that the pachinko sphere can be viewed. On the other hand, the pachinko ball is directly exposed to the front surface of the pachinko ball game board 20 without being covered by the first outer edge region defining portion 121 (decorative cover 120) on the inclined lower end side of the second ball rolling portion 112. It is like that. That is, the first outer edge region defining portion 121 (decorative cover 120) covers a pachinko ball that has flowed into the first outer edge region OA1 from the starting winning flow path and has lost the possibility of winning the first starting winning portion 51. By doing so, while increasing the degree of attention to the pachinko ball where the possibility of winning in the first start winning portion 51 remains, the normal winning passage from the first outer edge area OA1 along the second ball rolling portion 112 By exposing the pachinko sphere that moves to be clearly visible, the degree of attention to the pachinko sphere where the possibility of winning the normal winning portion 55 remains is increased.

(Second outer edge region defining unit 122)
As shown in FIG. 4, the second outer edge region defining portion 122 is provided so as to be connected to the respective front end portions of the second ball rolling portion 112 and the respective front ball collar portions 113, and the second Formed so as to extend in parallel with the base plate portion 102 from the respective front end portions of the ball rolling portion 112 and the front ball cage portions 113 toward the arrangement side of the left inner rail member 25a (outside of the game area 22). Has been. In addition, the second outer edge region defining portion 122 is formed with a lower guide nail NL4 as the second guide means from the respective front end portions of the second ball rolling portion 112 and each front ball collar portion 113. It is formed to extend in parallel with the base plate portion 102 toward the side (the frame-shaped decorative member 40 side).

  That is, a pachinko ball is configured to be able to pass between the second outer edge region defining portion 122 and the front surface of the game board 20 (plate-like member 21), and each front ball ball forming the normal winning portion 55 is formed. The front side of the portion 113 is covered with a decorative cover 120 (second outer edge region defining portion 122). Further, an edge portion of the decorative cover 120 (second outer edge region defining portion 122) adjacent to the left inner rail member 25a extends along the left inner rail member 25a in a state in which the pachinko balls are separated at intervals at which they cannot pass. The front surface of the out sphere passage 125 formed below the front bulb collar 113 is covered with a decorative cover 120 (second outer edge region defining portion 122). .

  As shown in FIG. 4, in the second outer edge region defining portion 122, an edge portion (hereinafter referred to as a third edge portion 122a) adjacent to the lower guide nail NL4 extends downward from the lower guide nail NL4. It is configured to be separated at a predetermined interval. Then, the pachinko balls moving from the first drop opening Tb1 and the second drop opening Tb2 provided in the lower guide nail NL4 to the second outer edge area OA2 can be viewed from the front side of the game board 20. Yes. More specifically, the third edge 122a of the second outer edge region defining part 122 is a normal one in which pachinko balls that have passed through the first and second drop openings Tb1, Tb2 correspond to the drop openings Tb1, Tb2. It can be visually observed from the front side of the game board 20 which of the prize winning port 55a and the ball passing port 115 is directed. That is, by making it possible to visually check the destination of the pachinko ball guided by the lower guide nail NL4, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling distrustful with respect to the behavior of the pachinko ball.

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

  When a player rotates the operation handle 16 provided on the front side of the middle frame 12, a pachinko ball launched from the hitting ball launching device 18 is defined by a guide rail 23 provided on the game board 20. It is driven into the game area 22 and flows down in the game area 22 while changing the flow direction by contacting the game nail 32 or the like. Then, the pachinko ball flowing down the game area 22 wins the first start winning portion 51 or the second start winning portion 52 of the start winning portion 51, 52, whereby the symbol combination effect on the symbol display device 17 is achieved. As a result of the symbol combination effect, a special game is generated when an effect symbol is displayed on the symbol display device 17 in a predetermined symbol combination. When a special game occurs, the first or second special prize winning portions 53 and 54 provided on the game board 20 are opened, and a special game effect is performed on the symbol display device 17.

  Here, the pachinko ball that has flowed down the first flow-down area 22a in the game area 22 passes through the upper gap Ta of the second upper guide peg NL2 provided in the game board 20, or the rotation guide member 33 By being released to the left along with the rotation, it moves to the first outer edge region OA1 and deviates from the start winning flow path toward the first start winning portion 51. The front surface of the first outer edge area OA1 is defined by a first outer edge area defining portion 121 of a decorative cover 120 provided in the left prize winning unit 60, and the back side of the first outer edge area defining portion 121 is Pachinko balls pass through. Thus, by covering the pachinko ball that has been removed from the start winning flow path and lost the possibility of winning the first start winning portion 51 with the decorative cover 120 (first outer edge region defining portion 121), the first start is performed. The pachinko balls that may win the winning portion 51 can be relatively conspicuous, and the player's attention is concentrated on the behavior of the pachinko balls that may go to the first starting winning portion 51. It is possible to enhance the interest of the game. In addition, the first ball rolling portion 111 is provided between the upper end portion of the second upper guide nail NL2 and the guide rail 23 (the left inner rail member 25a) to flow down the first flow down region 22a. The pachinko ball moved to the left inner rail member 25a side is guided between the first upper guide nail NL1 and the second upper guide nail NL2, so that it is launched into the first flow-down region 22a. All pachinko balls can be directed to the start winning channel.

  Further, the first edge 121a and the second edge 121b of the decorative cover 120 (first outer edge region defining part 121) are separated from the second upper guide nail NL2 and the rotation guide member 33, and the second By allowing the pachinko balls that have passed through the upper gap Ta of the upper guide peg NL2 and the pachinko balls released to the left along with the rotation of the rotation guide member 33 to be viewed from the front side of the game board 20 Since the destination of the pachinko ball flowing down the starting winning channel can be confirmed, the interest of the game can be enhanced without causing the player to feel distrust. In addition, since the first outer edge region defining portion 121 is provided with a light transmitting portion with a low transmittance that allows the back side to be seen through, a pachinko ball on the back side of the first outer edge region defining portion 121 is provided as necessary. Can be confirmed. For this reason, even if the front side of the first outer edge area OA1 is covered with the first outer edge area defining portion 121, it is possible to visually confirm whether or not a pachinko ball is clogged.

  Further, the pachinko ball that moves to the first outer edge area OA1 and rolls on the second ball rolling part 112 moves the first outer edge area image in the middle of rolling the second ball rolling part 112. It moves to the side of the formation unit 121 and is exposed to the front side of the game board 20 without being blocked by the first outer edge region definition unit 121. In other words, the pachinko ball that has once lost the possibility of winning the first start winning portion 51 out of the start winning flow passage may win the normal winning portion 55 (that is, the lower winning passage) By making the pachinko ball appear when moving to the guide peg NL4), the player's interest is concentrated on the behavior of the pachinko ball that may be directed to the normal winning portion 55, and the entertainment of the game Can be increased. In addition, a pachinko ball that appears to disappear as it moves to the first outer edge area OA1 and is covered with the decorative cover 120 (first outer edge area defining portion 121) appears again, so that a surprising pachinko You can entertain the behavior of the sphere.

  Then, the pachinko ball moves to the second outer edge area OA2 by passing through the first drop port Tb1 or the second drop port Tb2 of the lower guide nail NL4 in the process of flowing down the normal winning channel. The normal winning path toward the normal winning portion 55 is removed. The front surface of the second outer edge area OA2 is defined by the second outer edge area defining portion 122 of the decorative cover 120 provided in the left winning unit 60, and the back side of the second outer edge area defining portion 122 is defined. Pachinko balls pass through. In this way, the pachinko ball that has lost the possibility of winning in the normal winning portion 55 outside the normal winning passage is covered with the decorative cover 120 (second outer edge region defining portion 122), so that the normal winning portion 55 is covered. Pachinko balls that may win a prize can be made relatively conspicuous, and the interest of the player is concentrated on the behavior of the pachinko balls that may go to the normal winning part 55 to enhance the interest of the game. Is possible.

  Further, the third edge 122a of the decorative cover 120 (second outer edge region defining portion 122) is separated from the lower guide nail NL4, and the first drop opening Tb1 and the second drop of the lower guide nail NL4 are arranged. 2 By making the pachinko ball that has passed through the fall opening Tb2 visible from the front side of the game board 20, the destination of the pachinko ball flowing down the normal winning flow path can be confirmed, so that the player feels distrusted. It is possible to enhance the interest of the game without any problems. Further, since the second outer edge region defining portion 122 is provided with a light transmitting portion with a low transmittance that allows the back side to be seen through, a pachinko ball on the back side of the second outer edge region defining portion 122 is used as necessary. Can be confirmed. For this reason, even if the front side of the second outer edge area OA2 (the front side of the out ball passage 125) is covered with the second outer edge area defining portion 122, it is visually confirmed whether or not a pachinko ball is clogged. Is possible.

  As described above, the first outer edge area defining unit 121 and the second outer edge area defining unit 122 of the left winning unit 60 cover the first and second outer edge areas OA1 and OA2 in the first flow-down area 22a. As a result, among the pachinko balls flowing down the first flow-down area 22a, a predetermined game condition (i.e., a determination condition per special figure or the like) It is possible to increase the player's interest in pachinko balls that may have a winning ball payout condition). That is, a pachinko ball whose player's interest has diminished due to movement to the first outer edge area OA1 (loss of possibility of winning the first start winning portion 51) or movement to the second outer edge area OA2 (any winning prize) By making the pachinko sphere where the player's interest disappeared as much as possible not to be noticeable as much as possible, it is possible to concentrate the player on the behavior of the pachinko sphere and improve the interest of the game It becomes. In addition, the first outer edge area OA1 and the second outer edge area OA2 can be visually observed through a light transmitting portion having a low transmittance that can be slightly seen from the front side of the game board 20. There is no distrust in the destination of pachinko balls.

  The decorative cover 120 of the left winning unit 60 is configured to extend between the front surfaces of a plurality of (three in the embodiment) front ball collar portions 113 communicating with the normal winning port 55a. For this reason, the degree of freedom of decoration of the left winning unit 60 (game board 20) is improved, and the game board 20 can be given a uniform decoration. Further, since the out ball passage 125 is formed on the back side of the decorative cover 120, the flow path of the pachinko balls flowing down to the lower end of the normal winning flow path, the first drop port Tb1 and the second drop port Tb2 are provided. The flow down of the pachinko ball, such as a flow down path that wins the normal winning portion 55 through the first drop port Tb1 or the second drop port Tb2 and flows into the out ball passage 125 toward the out port 30 The route can be complicated. Then, by covering the front surface of the out ball passage 125 through which the pachinko ball guided to the out port 30 where the player's interest is diminished passes with the decorative cover 120, there is a possibility of winning a winning portion provided in the game board 20 It is possible to increase the interest of the game by concentrating the player's interest on the pachinko ball.

  Further, since the decorative cover 120 is formed in a single plate shape, the decorative cover 120 is formed in a free form regardless of the formation position of the ball winning opening 115 connected to the normal winning portion 55 or the out ball passage 125. This makes it possible to easily decorate the game board 20 in accordance with the gaming machine. Furthermore, by forming the decorative cover 120 in a single plate shape, it is possible to provide a non-light transmitting portion regardless of the position where the normal winning portion 55 is formed, and to perform appropriate decoration, thereby improving the degree of freedom of design. be able to. The non-light transmitting portion is formed in a decorative shape continuously covering the front side of the plurality of normal winning portions 55 provided in the left winning unit 60, thereby making the presence of each of the normal winning portions 55 stand out. In addition to being able to prevent such a situation, the decoration can be applied regardless of the position of the normal winning portion 55.

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In addition, as a gaming machine, not only what was shown in the Example but various structures are employable.

(1) In the embodiment, a configuration is shown in which a normal winning portion having a normal winning opening is provided as a winning member (left winning unit). However, the present invention is not limited to this. A special winning part having a mouth may be provided in the winning member. That is, the winning member can be provided with a winning portion in which a game condition relating to the progress of the game is established when a game ball is won at the winning opening. The game conditions related to the progress of the game may be such that a judgment condition for a hit determination such as a judgment per special figure or a judgment for a common figure is established, or a condition for paying out a prize ball is established. It is also possible to set a condition for generating a winning game for generating a winning game, or a condition for changing a gaming state to shift to a specific gaming state such as a probability changing state.
(2) In the embodiment, the three winning portions are provided in the winning member. However, the number may be one or two, or may be four or more. In addition, the winning member may be configured to include a mixture of the aforementioned winning portions.
(3) In the embodiment, the decorative cover of the winning member is formed in a single plate shape, but a single decorative cover may be formed by combining a plurality of members. For example, the first outer edge region defining portion and the second outer edge region defining portion can be formed as separate components.
(4) In the embodiment, the game ball passing through the ball passage (out ball passage) covered with the decorative cover of the winning member is configured to roll on the rail member (the left inner rail member). A bottom wall portion extending along the base wall portion may be provided so that the game ball rolls on the bottom wall portion. In this case, it is possible to prevent the rail member (the left inner rail member) from being worn out by the game balls passing through the ball passage (out ball passage) covered with the decorative cover.
(5) In the embodiment, the decorative cover is provided with the non-light transmitting portion and the light transmitting portion, but the whole may be a non-light transmitting portion or a light transmitting portion.
(6) In the embodiment, the winning member disposed in the lower left part of the gaming area formed on the game board is illustrated, but the winning member may be disposed in the lower right part of the gaming area. That is, the winning member can be disposed at an appropriate position on the game board.
(7) In the embodiment, the left winning unit disposed in the lower left portion of the gaming area is exemplified as the winning member, but the present invention can also be applied to the right winning unit disposed in the lower right portion of the gaming area.
(8) In the embodiment, the winning member is configured to include two ball rolling portions (first and second ball rolling portions), but may include one ball rolling portion. It is good also as a structure provided with the above ball rolling part. For example, the first ball rolling part of the embodiment may be omitted, and a game nail may be provided at the position where the first ball rolling part is formed.
(9) In the embodiment, the first starting winning part is provided as a winning part in addition to the winning member. However, any starting part may be used as long as a predetermined game condition is established when a game ball is entered. For example, a second start winning part, a special winning part, a gate part, a normal winning part, etc. can be adopted. It should be noted that the gaming conditions established upon entering the winning club and the gaming conditions established upon winning at the winning opening provided on the winning member are different gaming conditions even under the same gaming conditions. May be.
(10) In the embodiment, as a first guide means for forming a flow path capable of entering the entrance portion, a group of game nails (upper guide nails and upper guide nails) constituted by game nails, or by rotation The rotation guide member that releases the game ball to the left and right is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, instead of a rolling member formed of a synthetic resin material or the like and having a rolling surface on which a game ball can roll, instead of a game nail group composed of game nails, or together with the game nail group, the first guide It is also possible to configure the means. The same applies to the second guide means.

17 Symbol display device (effect display means)
20 game board 22 game area 25 rail member 30 out port 33 rotation guide member (first guide means)
41 Front display window (display window)
51 First starting prize winning part
55a Regular winning entrance (winning entrance)
60 Left side winning unit (winning member)
101 Mounting member 102 Base plate part 105 Rear ball collar part
110 front side member 111 first ball rolling part 112 second ball rolling part 113 front side ball collar part (ball collar part)
115 ball passage (ball entrance)
120 decorative cover 121 first outer edge region defining part ( first cover part)
122 2nd outer edge area | region definition part (2nd cover part)
125 out ball passage (ball passage)
125a Ball outlet NL1 First upper guide nail (first guide means)
NL2 Second upper guide nail (first guide means)
NL3 upper guide nail (first guide means)
NL4 Lower guide peg (second guide means)
OA1 first outer edge region (region located between the first ball rolling portion and the second ball rolling portion)
OA2 second outer edge region (located between the plurality of bulbs and below the second ball rolling unit and closer to the rail member than the bulb)
Ta upper gap (sphere passage)
Tb1 first drop port (fall port)
TB2 Second drop port (fall port)

Claims (2)

A game board in which a game area is defined by a rail member arranged on the front surface, a prize-winning member formed on the game board and having an opening for opening to the game area, and a lowermost part of the game area A game ball formed in the game board so as to be located at the bottom of the game area and discharging the game ball to the outside of the game board, and the game ball launched into the game area of the game board is In a gaming machine configured so that a predetermined gaming condition is established by winning a winning opening of a winning member,
The game board
The entrance part where a predetermined game condition is established with the entrance of the game ball,
First guiding means for forming a flow path through which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter the entrance portion;
Second guide means that is provided below the first guide means and forms a flow path for guiding a game ball flowing down the game area to the lower side of the entrance portion;
A ball passing portion that is provided in the first guiding means and allows movement of the game ball in a direction deviating from a flow path that can enter the ball entering portion;
A drop opening that allows the game ball to move in a direction deviating from a flow path that is provided in the second guide means and that guides downward of the ball-entry portion;
The winning member is
A base plate portion that is fixed in contact with the front surface of the game board and through which the game balls flowing down the game area can pass the front surface side;
A first ball roll that is provided so as to protrude forward from the base plate portion and is inclined downward from the rail member toward the first guide means and guides a game ball flowing down the game area to the first guide means. Moving part,
A second ball rolling provided to project forward from the base plate portion and inclined downward from the rail member toward the second guide means and guides a game ball flowing down the game area to the second guide means. Moving part,
A plurality of ball cage parts provided corresponding to the plurality of winning holes located below the second guiding means, and guiding the game balls won in the winning holes to the back side of the game board;
A decorative cover that is provided at a front end portion of the first ball rolling portion and the second ball rolling portion and covers a front surface of the bulb collar portion;
The decorative cover extends along the rail member so as to cover, from the front side, an area located between the first ball rolling part and the second ball rolling part in the outer edge area of the game area. The area | region located in the said rail member side from among the said ball cage part below the said 2nd ball rolling part among the said 1st cover part which exists, and the said 2nd ball rolling part, and the said ball cage part, A second cover portion extending along the rail member so as to cover from the front side, and on the back side of the second cover portion, a ball passage is formed closer to the rail member than the plurality of bulb portions. In addition, a ball entrance of the ball passage is formed between the ball cage parts, and a game ball that has flowed down the game area and passed through the drop port of the second guide means is passed through the ball entrance. It is configured to flow into the aisle or to win the prize opening,
The game ball that has passed through the ball passage portion is configured to be guided toward the second ball rolling portion when passing between the first cover portion and the front surface of the game board. To play. The winning member is composed of an attachment member having the base plate portion, and a front member having the decorative cover and the ball cage portion,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the ball cage portion is configured to communicate with a front opening of a rear bulb cage portion formed on the attachment member when the front member and the attachment member are assembled.

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