JP6777117B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, a pachinko machine is a typical example of a game machine. This pachinko machine is provided with an operation unit such as a launch handle operated by a player at a lower right corner of a front frame located on the front side thereof (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2009-284946 (Pages 4-5, Fig. 1-2)

However, in the case of the conventional example having such a configuration, there are the following problems.
That is, in the conventional pachinko machine, for example, since a large three-dimensional decoration cannot be arranged at the arrangement location of the operation portion of the front frame, there is a problem that the degree of freedom in designing the front frame is limited. ..

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and a large three-dimensional ornament can be arranged at the operation portion without impairing the operability of the operation portion, and the degree of freedom in designing the front frame is improved. The purpose is to provide a game machine that can be played.

In order to achieve such an object, the present invention has the following configuration.
That is, the invention according to claim 1 is
An operation unit operated by the player to launch the game ball, which is arranged at a predetermined position on the front side of the game machine,
A game area in which a game ball is driven in response to an operation of the operation unit by the player,
In a game machine equipped with
It is provided with an outer body part that forms a three-dimensional outer shape of a three-dimensional decoration that is larger than the operation part.
The outer body portion includes a protruding region portion that protrudes toward the front of the game machine so as to overlap at least a part of the operation portion in a top view of the game machine.
The protruding region portion is characterized by including a light emitting portion that emits light from a predetermined portion that is three-dimensionally formed so as to represent a three-dimensional modeling in the protruding region portion.

[Action / Effect] According to the first aspect of the present invention, a large three-dimensional ornament can be arranged at the operation portion without impairing the operability of the operation portion, and the degree of freedom in designing the front frame can be improved.

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of arranging a large three-dimensional decoration at a portion of the operating portion without impairing the operability of the operating portion and improving the degree of freedom in designing the front frame. ..

It is a front view of the pachinko machine of Example 1 of this invention. It is a front perspective view of a pachinko machine. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a right side view of a pachinko machine. It is a left side view of a pachinko machine. It is a top view of a pachinko machine. It is a bottom view of a pachinko machine. It is a front view of a game board. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display content of the 3rd symbol display device. It is a front perspective view of the front frame set of Example 1. FIG. It is a rear perspective view of the front frame set of Example 1. FIG. It is a rear view of the front frame set of Example 1. FIG. It is an exploded perspective view about the large 3D character part of a front frame set. It is a front perspective view of the front frame set in the state before mounting of a large three-dimensional character part. It is an exploded perspective view of a large three-dimensional character part. It is an exploded perspective view of the protruding body part of a large three-dimensional character part. It is an exploded perspective view of the upper outer wall part of the projecting body part. It is an exploded perspective view of the mounting base of a large three-dimensional character part. It is a perspective view which shows the outer body of the large three-dimensional character part, the game ball launch handle, and the mounting base. It is an enlarged perspective view of the part before mounting of a large three-dimensional character part in a front frame set. It is an enlarged front view of the part of a large three-dimensional character part of a front frame set. FIG. 22 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of the front frame set shown in FIG. FIG. 22 is a sectional view taken along line BB of the front frame set shown in FIG. It is a front view of the front frame set. FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along line CC of the front frame set shown in FIG. It is a rear perspective view of the front frame set which shows the state before mounting of the reinforcing rod and the ball dish payout passage component in the open state of a glass unit. It is a partial rear perspective view which shows the lower side part of the front frame set shown in FIG. 27. It is a rear perspective view which shows the reinforcing rod and the ball plate payout passage part. It is a rear perspective view of the front frame set in the state before the reinforcing rod is attached and the ball dish discharge passage part is attached. It is a rear perspective view of the front frame set which shows the state which the glass unit is in an open state, and the reinforcing rod and the ball dish payout passage component are attached. It is a rear view of the front frame set in the state where the lower stop portion is in the stop position which stops the glass unit in a closed state. It is a rear view of the front frame set in a state where the lower stop portion is in a non-stop position. It is a rear view of the front frame set in the state where the lower stop portion is in the stop position and the ball dish discharge passage part is removed. It is a rear view of the front frame set in a state where the lower stop portion is in a non-stop position and the ball dish discharge passage part is removed. (A) is an enlarged view of the alternate long and short dash line portion of FIG. 32, and (b) is an enlarged view of the alternate long and short dash line portion of FIG. 33. (A) is an enlarged view of the alternate long and short dash line portion of FIG. 34, and (b) is an enlarged view of the alternate long and short dash line portion of FIG. 35. FIG. 32 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line DD of the front frame set shown in FIG. 32. FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line EE of the front frame set shown in FIG. 33. It is a rear view of the front frame set. FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line FF of the front frame set shown in FIG. 40. It is GG line sectional view of the front frame set shown in FIG. It is an exploded perspective view which disassembled the upper part on the front side of the front frame set. It is a partially broken front perspective view which shows the lower side part of the outer frame of Example 1. FIG. It is a figure before attaching the caution sticker to the entry prevention wall part of FIG. 44. It is a partially broken rear perspective view which shows the lower side part of the outer frame of Example 1. FIG. It is an exploded perspective view of the top surface side of the curtain plate of Example 1. FIG. It is a top view of the curtain plate of the outer frame of Example 1. FIG. (A) is a front view of the curtain plate of the outer frame, and (b) is a rear view of the curtain plate of the outer frame. It is a partial rear view which shows the hypothalamus side of a pachinko machine. It is a partially cutaway perspective view cross-sectioned by the line HH shown in FIG. 50. (A) is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the game ball has entered the game ball allowable space, and (b) is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the game ball has not entered the game ball allowable space. It is a schematic cross-sectional view which shows the positional relationship between the game ball allowable recess space part of the inner frame, and the enclosure wall part of the entry prevention wall part of a curtain plate.

Hereinafter, various embodiments of the pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter, simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

The pachinko machine of the first embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 to 7 are a front view, a front perspective view, a rear view, a right side view, a left side view, a plan view, and a bottom view of the pachinko machine 10, respectively. FIG. 8 is a front view of the game board 30. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the display contents of the third symbol display device 42.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko machine 10 has an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10 and is fixed to a game island of a game hall, and one side portion of the outer frame 11. The inner frame 12 is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 11 with (for example, the left side portion in front view) as the opening / closing shaft J1, and one side portion (for example, the left side portion in front view) of the inner frame 12 is opened and closed. The shaft J2 includes a front frame set 14 that can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 12.

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

The inner frame 12 is roughly classified into a resin base 12a (see FIG. 2) as a main member forming the outer shape thereof and a game board 30 (see FIG. 8) attached to the resin base 12a. Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the inner frame 12 includes a front frame set 14 that can be opened on one side on the front side of the resin base 12a.

Specifically, the resin base 12a has a substantially rectangular outer shape when viewed from the front, and has an opening having a substantially central portion as the center of the opening (the same size as the game area 30a (see FIG. 8) described later). It is a plate-shaped member with an opening).

The front frame set 14 is attached to the inner frame 12 so as to be openable and closable with the opening and closing shaft J2 in the vertical direction as the axis on the left side of the front view. Specifically, the front frame set 14 can be rotated forward with the left side as the opening / closing base end side and the right side as the opening / closing tip side in front view.

The game board 30 (see FIG. 8) is detachably attached from the back side of the resin base 12a so that the game area 30a is located at the opening of the resin base 12a.

Here, the front frame set 14 will be described in a little more detail.

As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame set 14 is attached to the inner frame 12 so as to be openable and closable, and like the inner frame 12, the front frame set 14 has an opening / closing shaft J2 extending vertically to the left when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. It is said that it can be opened to the front side with the heart in mind.

As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame set 14 has a lower plate portion 13 located at the lowermost portion, an upper plate portion 21 located above the lower plate portion 13, and the upper plate portion 21 when viewed from the front. It is roughly divided into a glass frame portion 23 located on the upper side of the above and a large three-dimensional character portion 25 located on the right side of the lower plate portion 13 and the upper plate portion 21.

The lower plate portion 13, the upper plate portion 21, the glass frame portion 23, and the large three-dimensional character portion 25 are attached to the front surface of the base plate body 14a (see FIGS. 11 and 12 described later) which is a resin molded part of the front frame set 14. The front frame set 14 is configured by attaching to each of the side locations. The details of the large three-dimensional character unit 25 will be described later with reference to the drawings.

As shown in FIG. 1, the lower plate portion 13 is a component in which a component forming the lower plate 15 and a component surrounding the component are integrated, and is located at the lowermost portion of the front frame set 14. , Screws and other fasteners fix the base plate 14a (see FIGS. 11 and 12 to be described later) to the lowermost portion in front view. The lower plate portion 13 is provided with a lower plate 15, a ball pulling lever 17, and a game ball launch handle 18 on the front side thereof.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the lower plate 15 as a ball tray is provided from the left end to "2/3" when the width of the front frame set 14 is substantially divided into three equal parts, and is provided as a discharge port. The game balls discharged from 16 can be stored in the lower plate 15. The ball pulling lever 17 is for pulling out (discharging) the game ball in the lower plate 15, and by moving the ball pulling lever 17 to the left side in FIG. 1, a predetermined position on the bottom surface of the lower plate 15 ( For example, a substantially central portion) is opened, and the game ball stored in the lower plate 15 can be pulled out downward through the opening portion on the bottom surface of the lower plate 15.

The game ball launching handle 18 is arranged so as to project to the right side of the lower plate 15 and to the front side. In response to the operation of the game ball launching handle 18 by the player, the game ball is driven toward the game board 30 (see FIG. 8) by the launching device 229 (see FIGS. 3 and 9).

As shown in FIG. 1, the sound output units 24 are provided at two upper left and right positions when viewed from the front of the front frame set 14, and output sound from speakers provided inside or at the back of the front frame set 14. It is formed by a plurality of output ports for this purpose. Only a part of this output port is shown in FIG. 1, and the whole drawing is omitted.

As shown in FIG. 1, the upper plate portion 21 is a component in which a component forming the upper plate 19 and a component surrounding the component are integrated, and is a lower portion of the front frame set 14 (the lower plate 15 described above). The base plate 14a (see FIGS. 11 and 12 described later) is fixed to the lower part of the base plate 14a (see FIGS. 11 and 12 described later) by fasteners such as screws so as to be located at the lower position, and is an upper plate as a saucer for the game ball. It has 19. Here, the upper plate 19 is a ball tray for temporarily storing the game balls and guiding them toward the launching device 229 while arranging them in a row.

As shown in FIG. 1, the glass frame portion 23 includes a window portion 101 formed on the upper side of the upper plate portion 21, and various illumination portions provided around the window portion 101.

That is, as shown in FIG. 1, most of the game area 30a (see FIG. 8) of the game board 30 is externally attached to the front frame set 14 at the central portion of the glass frame portion 23 located above the upper plate portion 21. A window portion 101 having a substantially vertically elongated elliptical shape is formed so as to be visible from the window. Specifically, the window portion 101 has a substantially vertically elongated elliptical shape and a hollow center (opening 101a), and a glass unit (not shown) is not shown so as to cover the opening 101a with a glass plate 137 having a substantially vertically elongated elliptical shape or the like. Is attached to the back side of the front frame set 14. The glass unit 140 shown in FIGS. 13 and 27, which will be described later, has a double glass structure in which two glass plates 137 are arranged close to each other in the front-rear direction. The substantially central portion of the window portion 101 may be linear, and the glass plate 137 may also be adapted to the shape. Further, the glass plate 137 is not limited to glass, and any material thereof may be used as long as it is a transparent plate having a predetermined strength.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the glass frame portion 23 includes various illuminated portions (first illuminated portion 300, second illuminated portion 302, and third illuminated portion 304) around the window portion 101. ing. That is, as shown in FIG. 1, the front frame set 14 has a first illuminated portion 300 (left illuminated portion) with a built-in LED or the like at a left portion around the window portion 101 when viewed from the front. The second illuminated portion 302 (right illuminated portion) having an LED or the like built in the right portion around the window portion 101, and the third illuminated portion 304 having an LED or the like built in the upper portion around the window portion 101. (Upper illumination part) is provided. These illuminated parts play a role of enhancing the effect during the game by controlling the change of the light emitting mode such as lighting and blinking according to the change of the game state at the time of a big hit or a predetermined reach.

In the pachinko machine 10, the first illumination unit 300, the second illumination unit 302, and the third illumination unit 304 function as jackpot lamps, and by turning on and blinking at the time of jackpot, the jackpot is in progress. Notify. In addition, the first illumination unit 300 and the second illumination unit 302 of the pachinko machine 10 are provided with a prize ball lamp 105 that lights up while paying out the prize ball, and an error indicator lamp 106 that lights up when a predetermined error occurs. ing. Further, a small window 107 made of transparent resin is provided on the peripheral edge of the window portion 101 at an obliquely lower right portion so that a part of the inner frame 12 surface, the game board 30 surface, and the like can be visually recognized. Since the predetermined portion of the small window 107 is flat, a certificate stamp or the like attached to the lower right corner of the game board 30 can be suitably read by a machine from the flat portion of the small window 107.

Further, a ball lending operation unit 120 is provided in the large three-dimensional character unit 25 at the lower right of the window unit 101, and the ball lending operation unit 120 is provided with a ball lending button 121 and a return button 122. When the ball lending operation unit 120 is operated with bills, cards (for example, prepaid cards), etc. inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, the ball lending operation unit 120 responds to the operation. Game balls are rented. The ball lending button 121 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on the information recorded on the card or the like (recording medium), and the lending ball is supplied to the upper plate 19 as long as the remaining amount is present on the card or the like. Will be done. The return button 122 is operated when requesting the return of the card or the like inserted in the card unit. The ball lending operation unit 120 may be further provided with a frequency display unit (not shown). This frequency display unit (not shown) displays the balance information of the card or the like. A pachinko machine, a so-called cash machine, in which a game ball is directly lent to an upper plate from a ball lending device or the like without going through a card unit does not require the ball lending operation unit 120. Therefore, a decorative sticker or the like is attached to the installation portion of the ball rental operation unit 120. As a result, it is possible to standardize the ball lending operation unit between the pachinko machine using the card unit and the cash machine.

As shown in FIG. 8, the game board 30 is provided with a game board 30b that is made of square wooden (for example, plywood) in a front view and has a shape in which both corners on the left side are removed, and a peripheral portion thereof (described later). The outer portions of the rails 51 and 52) are attached in contact with the back side of the resin base 12a (see FIG. 2) of the inner frame 12. The game area 30a, which is a substantially central portion on the front side of the game board 30, is formed through the window portion 101 (glass plate 137) shown in FIG. 1 having a substantially elliptical shape of the base plate body 14a of the front frame set 14. It is in a state of being visible from the front outside of 14.

Next, the configuration of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. The game board 30 includes a general winning opening 31, a variable winning device 32, a first starting port 33a (for example, an operating chucker), a second starting opening 33b (for example, an operating chucker), a variable display device unit 35, a through gate 34, and a third. It includes one symbol display device 40, a second symbol display device 44, a normal symbol display device 41, and a distribution winning device 48. These general winning openings 31, variable winning device 32, first starting port 33a, second starting port 33b, through gate 34, variable display device unit 35, first symbol display device 40, second symbol display device 44, The ordinary symbol display device 41 and the distribution winning device 48 are respectively arranged in each through hole formed by router processing in the game board 30, and are attached from the front side of the game board 30 with wood screws or the like.

The entry to the general winning opening 31 is detected by the detection switch (the winning opening switch not shown), the entry to the variable winning device 32 is detected by the detection switch (count switch not shown), and the first starting opening A ball entering the 33a and the second starting port 33b is detected by each detection switch (actuating port switch (not shown)), and based on the output of the detection switch, the upper plate 19 (or the lower plate 15) is designated. A number of prize balls will be paid out. For example, in the case of entering a ball into the first starting port 33a, the second starting port 33b, and the distribution winning device 48, three prize balls are paid out. Further, in the case of entering the general winning opening 31 and the variable winning device 32, 10 prize balls are paid out. The number of these prize balls is arbitrary and may be various.

Further, the first starting port 33a (first starting winning device) and the second starting port 33b (second starting winning device) are individual winning devices as shown in FIG. An operation port switch (passage detection switch) (not shown) is provided in each of the first start port 33a and the second start port 33b, to the first start port 33a and the second start port 33b. The incoming ball is detected individually by each operation port switch (not shown). That is, when the game ball enters the first starting port 33a and the second starting port 33b, the starting winning prize is detected.

A game ball enters the through gate 34, and the entry is detected by a detection switch (passage detection switch (not shown)), but even if the ball enters the through gate 34, the game ball is paid out. Not done.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 8, the game board 30 is provided with an out port 36, and a game ball that has not entered various winning devices or the like is passed through the out port 36 to a ball discharge path (not shown). You will be guided to the direction. A large number of nails 39 are planted on the game board 30 in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game ball, and various members (accessories) such as a windmill 37 are arranged.

As shown in FIG. 8, the first symbol display device 40 is provided at a lower right position of the game board 30, and the first symbol (for example, a special symbol) as identification information is triggered by winning a prize in the first starting port 33a. ) Is displayed in a variable manner. Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the second symbol display device 44 is provided at the lower right portion of the game board 30, and the first symbol (for example, for example) as identification information is triggered by winning a prize in the second starting port 33b. (Special symbol) is displayed in a variable manner. Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the normal symbol display device 41 is provided at a lower left portion of the game board 30, and the second symbol (for example, a normal symbol) is variably displayed by triggering the passage of the through gate 34.

As shown in FIG. 8, the first symbol display device 40 is, for example, a plurality of (two in this embodiment) two-color light emitting type that emits variable light based on the entry of a ball into the first starting port 33a. It includes LEDs (light emitting diodes) 40a and 40b, and a holding lamp 40c that indicates the number of holdings of the fluctuation display on the LEDs 40a and 40b.

The LEDs 40a and 40b, which emit variable light based on the entry of the ball into the first starting port 33a, can emit light in red and blue, for example. The first symbol display device 40 alternately changes the emission colors of the LEDs 40a and 40b to generate a variable display state of the first symbol (emission color modes of the LEDs 40a and 40b in this embodiment), for example. When both LEDs 40a and 40b stop in the red light emitting state, a probabilistic jackpot (specific hit) is shown, and when both LEDs 40a and 40b stop in the blue light emitting state, a normal jackpot (non-specific hit) is shown, and both LEDs 40a and 40b show each other. When stopped in a different color emission state, it shows a disconnection. In this way, when the probability variable big hit (specific hit) or the normal big hit (non-specific hit) is reached, the variable winning device 32 is in the specific gaming state (for example, the big hit state) described later.

As shown in FIG. 8, the second symbol display device 44 is a plurality of (two in this embodiment) two-color light emitting type LEDs (two in this embodiment) that emit variable light or the like based on the entry of the ball into the second starting port 33b. Light emitting diodes) 44a and 44b are provided. Further, since the number of balls entering the second starting port 33b is not held, a holding lamp (holding display unit) corresponding to this is not provided. On the contrary, the hold lamp (hold display unit) may be provided so that the hold can be held.

Similar to the above, the second symbol display device 44 fluctuates the LEDs 44a and 44b based on the entry of the ball into the second starting port 33b. The second symbol display device 44 alternately changes the emission colors of the LEDs 44a and 44b to generate a variable display state of the first symbol (in this embodiment, the emission color modes of the LEDs 44a and 44b). When both LEDs 44a and 44b stop in the red light emitting state, a probability variation big hit (specific hit) is shown, and when both LEDs 44a and 44b stop in the blue light emitting state, a branch execution state in which the distribution winning device 48 can be won is shown. , When both LEDs 44a and 44b are stopped in light emitting states of different colors, they show disconnection. In addition, a normal jackpot (non-specific hit) may be adopted instead of the probability variation jackpot (specific hit), or a probability variation jackpot (specific hit) or a normal jackpot (non-specific hit) may be won.

As the first symbol display device 40 and the second symbol display device 44, a single LED of a type capable of emitting light of at least three colors or more may be adopted. Further, the first symbol display device 40 and the second symbol display device 44 may be configured by a segment display in which a plurality of segment light emitting units are arranged in a predetermined manner, or a liquid crystal display device or an organic EL display device. , CRT or other types of display devices such as dot matrix display devices. Further, as the symbols displayed on the first symbol display device 40 and the second symbol display device 44, a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed, and a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are displayed are displayed. It is conceivable that the configuration is to be used or a configuration in which a plurality of types of colors are displayed.

The ordinary symbol display device 41 includes a display unit 41a on which, for example, "○" is drawn for the second symbol, a display unit 41b on which, for example, "x" is drawn for the second symbol, and a holding lamp 41c. Each time the game ball passes through the second starting port 34, for example, the display symbols (ordinary symbols) by the display units 41a and 41b fluctuate, and when the variation display stops at the predetermined symbol, the second lower side. The start port 33b is configured to be in an operating state (open) for a predetermined time. The number of times the game ball has passed through the second starting port 34 is held up to four times, and the number of times held is lit and displayed by the hold lamp 41c. The display units 41a and 41b have LEDs (light emitting diodes) inside the display units 41a and 41b, and are configured to be variablely displayed by switching the light emission (or lighting of the lamp) of the LEDs. The above-mentioned ordinary symbol display device 41 corresponds to the ordinary identification information variation display means.

As shown in FIG. 8, the variable display device unit 35 displays a third symbol (for example, a decorative symbol) in a variable manner, triggered by winning a prize in the first starting port 33a and the second starting port 33b. The device 42 is provided.

In the third symbol display device 42, when the first symbol display device 40 performs the variation display and the predetermined display (stop display, lighting display) of the first symbol based on the winning of the first start port 33a, it is displayed. At the same time, the variation display and the predetermined display (stop display) of the third symbol are performed, and the variation display and the predetermined display of the second symbol are performed on the second symbol display device 44 based on the winning of the second start port 33b. When (stop display, lighting display) is performed, the variation display of the third symbol and the predetermined display (stop display) are performed accordingly. In the third symbol display device 42, not only the display effect triggered by winning a prize in the first start port 33a or the second start port 33b, but also in the branch execution state described later, which shifts after the big hit is won. And display effects during a specific game state.

The third symbol display device 42 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display device, and the display content is controlled by the display control device 45 described later. On the third symbol display device 42, for example, as shown in FIG. 10 described later, three decorative symbol rows L, M, and R on the left, middle, and right are displayed. Each decorative symbol row L, M, R is composed of a plurality of decorative symbols, and these decorative symbols are variably displayed on the third symbol display device 42 so as to be scrolled for each decorative symbol row L, M, R. To. In the present embodiment, the third symbol display device 42 (liquid crystal display device) includes, for example, a large liquid crystal display having an size of 11 inches. In the variable display device unit 35, a center frame 47 is arranged on the front side of the third symbol display device 42 so as to substantially surround the display screen of the third symbol display device 42 in a front view. In the present embodiment, a liquid crystal display device is adopted as the third symbol display device 42, but other types of image display devices (for example, PDP: plasma display panel, EL: electroluminescence display, organic EL, etc.) It may be. The above-mentioned third symbol display device 42 corresponds to the decorative identification information (symbol) variation display means, and the above-mentioned display control device 45 corresponds to the display control means.

As shown in FIG. 8, the variable winning device 32 is normally in a closed state in which the game ball cannot or is difficult to win, and is in an open state in which the game ball is likely to win in the event of a big hit and a normally closed state. It is operated repeatedly. Such a state in which the variable winning device 32 is repeatedly operated in the open state and the normal closed state at the time of a big hit is called a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit state), and a large number of games are played in the variable winning device 32. Since the ball wins (wins) and a large amount of game balls are paid out in response to the prize, the gaming state is advantageous for the player. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment, the number of game balls input (the number of game balls launched into the game area 30a by the launching device 229) is the number of game ball prize balls paid out (general winning opening 31, variable). A prize for a game ball and a normal game state (game ball consumption state), which is larger than the number of prize balls paid out based on the entry of the game ball into the winning device 32, the first starting port 33a, the second starting port 33b, etc. The state can be changed to a specific game state (for example, a big hit state) in which the number of balls paid out is larger than the number of balls thrown in.

More specifically, when the game ball wins a prize for the first starting port 33a, the two LEDs 40a and 40b of the first symbol display device 40 are variablely displayed, and the display of the LEDs 40a and 40b after the fluctuation is stopped is a preset light emission. A specific gaming state occurs when the modes are combined. For example, in the case of a light emitting mode in which both LEDs 40a and 40b stop in a red light emitting state, it indicates that the specific game state of the probability variation big hit (specific hit) has been won, and both LEDs 40a and 40b stop in the blue light emitting state. In the case of the light emitting mode of performing, it indicates that the specific game state of the normal big hit (non-specific hit) has been won, and in the case of the light emitting mode in which both LEDs 40a and 40b stop in the light emitting state of different colors, the light emitting mode is removed. (Failed to a specific game state) is shown.

Based on the entry into the through gate 34, the normal symbol display device 41 displays the variation of the second symbol (for example, the normal symbol), and when the ball is won, the second starting port 33b is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds). When the game ball wins a prize for the second starting port 33b, the two LEDs 44a and 44b of the second symbol display device 44 are variably displayed, and the display of the LEDs 44a and 44b after the fluctuation is stopped is a preset light emitting mode. When a combination is made, a specific game state or a branch execution state occurs. For example, when both LEDs 44a and 44b stop in the red light emitting state, it indicates that the specific game state of the probability variation jackpot (specific hit) has been won, and when both LEDs 44a and 44b stop in the blue light emitting state, it indicates that the player has won the specific game state. , Indicates a branch execution state in which winning a prize in the distribution winning device 48 is possible, and in the case of a light emitting mode in which both LEDs 44a and 44b stop in a light emitting state of different colors, it is out (failed to a specific game state). ) Is shown.

When a specific game state occurs, the variable winning device 32 is configured so that the large winning opening 32a is in a predetermined open state and the game ball is easily won (big hit state). Specifically, the large winning opening 32a of the variable winning device 32 is repeatedly opened a predetermined number of times (number of rounds), with the passage of a predetermined time or a predetermined number of winnings in the opened state as one round. Further, the number of times the game ball has passed through the first starting port 33a is held up to four times, and the number of times held is displayed by the hold lamp 40c. The hold lamp 40c may have a configuration such as a hold display on a part of the display screen of the third symbol display device 42.

Further, in the case of the occurrence of the branch execution state, the distribution winning device 48 is in a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass through the distribution entrance 48a having a size that allows the game ball to pass, and the game ball can pass through. Switch to the open state. The distribution winning device 48 includes a V winning area (or used area) and a discharging area (or unused area) inside, and a game ball entered from the distribution entrance 48a is V winning. It is divided into a used area (or used area) or a discharge area (or unused area). Further, a detection switch for detecting the passage of a game ball is provided in each of the V winning area (or used area) and the discharging area (or unused area), and the game entered from the distribution entrance 48a. When the ball enters the V winning area, the variable winning device 32 is in a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit state) described later.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, a plurality of rails 51 and 52 for guiding the game ball launched from the launching device 229 (see FIG. 3) to the upper part of the game board 30 are attached to the game board 30. The game ball launched by the rotation operation of the game ball launch handle 18 is guided to a predetermined game area 30a through the ball guide passages 49 described later of the plurality of rails 51 and 52. The plurality of rails 51 and 52 are long stainless steel metal strip-shaped members, and are attached to the game board 30 in double inside and outside. The inner rail 51 is formed in a shape excluding a portion of a substantially vertical ellipse from diagonally upper left to diagonally lower right in the front view of the game board 30. The outer rail 52 is formed so that a part (mainly the left side portion) faces the inner rail 51. In such a case, the guide rail is formed by the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52, and the ball guide passage 49 is formed by the portion (the portion on the left side when facing) in which the respective rails 51 and 52 are parallel to each other at a predetermined interval. .. The ball guide passage 49 is formed in a groove shape having a contact surface with the game board 30, that is, a groove shape in which the front side is open.

A return ball prevention member 53 is attached to the tip end portion (upper left portion in FIG. 8) of the inner rail 51. As a result, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the game ball once guided from the ball guide passage 49 between the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52 to the upper part of the game board 30 returns to the inside of the ball guide passage 49. Further, in a state where the game board 30 is attached to the inner frame 12, at a position on the outer rail 52 corresponding to the maximum flight portion of the game ball (upper right portion in FIG. 8: a portion corresponding to the tip end portion of the outer rail 52). Is located where the return rubber 54 is located. Therefore, the game ball launched with a force equal to or higher than a predetermined value hits the return rubber 54 and is bounced off. Since the outer rail 52 is a long metal band made of stainless steel, the flight of the game ball can be made smoother, that is, the frictional resistance of the game ball can be reduced. As shown by the broken line in FIG. 8, the wall formed in the inner frame 12 from the tip end portion of the outer rail 52 (upper right portion in FIG. 8) to the right end portion (lower right portion in FIG. 8) of the inner rail 51. The game area 30a is partitioned by the position of the portion 55 (shown by the broken line in FIG. 8).

As shown in FIG. 8, the lower right corner of the game board 30 is a space for attaching a sticker SL (which may be a plate) such as a certificate stamp (for example, a serial number is written). By sticking a sticker SL such as a certificate stamp on the lower right corner of the game board 30, the game board 30 and the certificate stamp can be unique.

Next, the game area 30a of the game board 30 will be described. As shown in FIG. 8, the game area 30a is divided into substantially vertically elongated circular shapes by the inner peripheral portions (inner and outer rails) of the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52. In particular, in the present embodiment, the game board 30a is formed. The game area 30a partitioned on the board surface of the game is largely configured.

In the present embodiment, when the game area 30a is viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, the area surrounded by the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52, excluding the area of the guide rail which is a parallel portion of the inner and outer rails 51 and 52. It is an area. Therefore, since the guide rail portion is not included in the game area 30a, the limit position on the left side of the game area 30a is specified not by the outer rail 52 but by the inner rail 51. Similarly, the right limit position of the game area 30a is specified by the wall portion 55. Further, the lower limit position of the game area 30a is specified by the inner rail 51. Further, the upper limit position of the game area 30a is specified by the outer rail 52.

Although disclosure of detailed drawings is omitted, game balls are supplied to the launching device 229 one by one from a ball outlet (a ball outlet leading from the most downstream portion of the upper plate 19) of the front frame set 14 (not shown). ..

Next, the configuration of the back surface of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, in the pachinko machine 10, various control boards are arranged vertically and horizontally on the back surface (actually, the back surface of the inner frame 12 and the game board 30), and predetermined control boards are stacked in the front and back (actually,). For example, the payout control board 311a, which will be described later, is located on the front side in the rear view, and the power supply control board of the power supply device 313 and the launch control board of the launch control device 312 are located on the back side of the payout control board 311a). Further, a game ball supply device (payout mechanism unit 352) for supplying the game balls, a resin protective cover 353, and the like are attached. In the present embodiment, various control boards are separately mounted on a plurality of mounting bases 230 to 232 to be used as each control board unit, and each control board unit is individually mounted on the inner frame 12 or the back surface of the game board 30. I am doing it. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the main control device 261 is mounted on the mounting base 230, the sub control device 262 is mounted on the mounting base 232 to be unitized, and the payout control device 311 and the launch control device are respectively. The 312 and the power supply device 313 are mounted on the mounting base 231 to form a unit.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, in the payout mechanism unit 352, various parts (tank 355, tank rail 356, case rail 357, payout device 358 and power switch board 382, which will be described later) are reversed L when viewed from the rear of the pachinko machine 10. It is configured to be arranged in a rail shape, and the payout mechanism unit 352 and the protective cover 353 are also integrated as one unit, and the unit is sometimes called a back pack. Therefore, the unit is referred to as "back" here. It is called "pack unit 203".

The back pack unit 203 is configured so that it can be attached and detached in units of units without using any tools, and in addition to this, a support shaft portion is partially provided with respect to the inner frame 12 or the back surface of the game board 30. It has a structure that can be opened and closed. This is also a device for making it possible to easily confirm the hidden configuration or the like even if the back pack unit 203 and other configurations are arranged so as to overlap each other in the front-rear direction.

Further, on the back surface of the game board 30, a prize detection mechanism for detecting the passage of a game ball such as various prize openings is provided. Specifically, a winning opening switch (not shown) is provided at a position corresponding to the general winning opening 31 on the front side of the game board 30, and a count switch (not shown) is provided on the variable winning device 32. The count switch (not shown) is a switch for counting winning balls. Further, at positions corresponding to the first starting port 33a and the second starting port 33b, an operating port switch for the first starting port 33a (not shown) and an operating port switch for the second starting port 33b (not shown). (Omitted) (not shown) are provided, and the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 33a and the second starting port 33b is detected by the respective operating port switches (not shown). A gate switch is provided at a position corresponding to the through gate 34, and the passage of the game ball through the through gate 34 is detected by the gate switch.

The winning opening switch (not shown) of the general winning opening 31 and the gate switch of the through gate 34 are connected to the board surface connection board (not shown) through electrical wiring (not shown), and the board surface connection board is in the main control device 261 described later. It is connected to the main control board 261a (see FIG. 9). Further, the count switch (not shown) of the variable winning device 32 is connected to the large winning opening relay terminal board (not shown) described later, and the large winning opening relay terminal board (not shown) is also connected to the main control board 261a. Has been done. On the other hand, the operation port switches (not shown) of the first start port 33a and the second start port 33b are directly connected to the main control board 261a without passing through the relay board.

Although other illustrations are omitted, the variable winning device 32 is provided with a large winning opening solenoid for opening the large winning opening 32a, and the second starting winning device forming the second starting opening 33b has this. For example, a working port solenoid for opening the blade 33c for 3 seconds is provided so that the game ball can enter the second starting port 33b.

The detection results detected by the winning detection mechanism are taken into the main control board 261a in the main control device 261 described later, and the payout command (of the game ball) according to the winning situation each time is taken from the main control board 261a. The number of payouts) is transmitted to the payout control board 311a. Then, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out by the output of the payout control board 311a.

The main control device 261 is mounted on the lower mounting base 230 (see FIG. 3) in the rear view of the pachinko machine 10, and the sub control device 262 is the upper mounting base 232 in the rear view of the pachinko machine 10. 3). Here, as shown in FIG. 9, the main control device 261 includes a CPU 501 that controls the main control, a ROM 502 that stores a game program, a RAM 503 that stores necessary data according to the progress of the game, and various devices. Main control including input / output port 505 for communication, random number generator (not shown) used for various lottery, and clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) used for time counting and synchronization. A substrate 261a is provided, and the main control substrate 261a is housed in a substrate box 263 (encapsulating means) made of a transparent resin material or the like. The substrate box 263 includes a box base having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and a box cover that covers the opening of the box base. These box bases and box covers are unopenably connected by a sealing unit 261c, whereby the substrate box 263 is sealed.

Further, the sub control device 262 includes, for example, a CPU 551 that controls voice and lamp display and control of the display control device 45 according to an instruction from the main control board 261a in the main control device 261, and other ROM 552, RAM 552, bus line 554, and the like. A sub-control board 262a including an input / output port 555 and the like is provided, and the sub-control board 262a is housed in a board box made of a transparent resin material or the like. The power supplied from the power supply board, which will be described later, is output to the display control device 45 via the sub control device 262.

As shown in FIG. 3, the payout control device 311, the launch control device 312, the power supply device 313, and the card unit connection board 314 are mounted on the mounting base 231. The payout control device 311 includes a CPU that plays a central role in control, a control board including other ROMs, RAMs, various ports, etc., the launch control device 312 includes a launch control board, and the power supply device 313 is a power supply. It is equipped with a control board. The payout control board 311a of the payout control device 311 controls the payout of prize balls and loan balls. Further, the launch control board of the launch control device 312 controls the launch device 229 (see FIG. 9) according to the operation of the game ball launch handle 18 by the player, and the power supply board of the power supply device 313 controls various control devices and the like. The required predetermined power supply voltage is generated and output. The launching device 229 of this embodiment employs a solenoid-type launching component that strikes a game ball with a launching mallet (not shown) that can move forward and backward according to energization / de-energization of the launching solenoid (not shown). Other launching devices 229 include mechanical launching parts that launch a game ball by hitting it with a launching punch that operates according to the drive of a launch motor, and electromagnetic launching parts that launch a game ball by generating an electromagnetic field. Type can be adopted. The card unit connection board 314 is electrically connected to the ball lending operation unit 120 (see FIG. 1) on the front surface of the pachinko machine and a card unit (not shown), and takes in the command of the ball lending operation by the player and delivers it to the payout control device 311. It is output to. The card unit connection board 314 is not required for a cash machine in which a game ball is directly lent to the upper plate 19 from a ball lending device or the like without going through a card unit.

The payout control device 311, the launch control device 312, the power supply device 313, and the card unit connection board 314 are each housed in a board box made of a transparent resin material or the like. In particular, in the payout control device 311, similarly to the main control device 261 described above, the box base and the box cover constituting the substrate box 311b (encapsulating means) are unopenably connected by the sealing unit (sealing means). The board box 311b is sealed.

As shown in FIG. 3, the payout control device 311 is provided with a state return switch 311c. For example, when the state return switch 311c is pressed when a payout error such as ball clogging in the payout motor section occurs, the payout motor 358a (see FIG. 9) is slowly rotated in the forward direction to clear the ball jam (return to the normal state). ) Is planned.

Further, the power supply monitoring board 261b is provided with a RAM erase switch 323. The pachinko machine 10 has a backup function, and can maintain the state at the time of power failure even in the unlikely event of a power failure, and can return to the state at the time of power failure when recovering from the power failure (recovery of power). Therefore, if the power is turned off in the normal procedure (for example, when the hall is closed), the state before the power is turned off is stored in memory. Therefore, if you want to return to the initial state when the power is turned on, turn on the power while pressing the RAM erase switch 323. It is decided to put it in.

Next, the configuration of the back pack unit 203 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the back pack unit 203 is a combination of a resin-molded protective cover 353 and a game ball payout mechanism portion 352.

The back pack unit 203 is provided with a tank 355 that opens upward at the uppermost portion thereof, and the tank 355 is sequentially replenished with game balls supplied from the island equipment (game island equipment) of the game hall. Below the tank 355, for example, a tank rail 356 having two rows of ball passages in the horizontal direction and gently sloping downward toward the downstream side is connected, and further, a case rail 357 vertically on the downstream side of the tank rail 356. Are concatenated. A payout device 358 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 357, and a required number of game balls are appropriately paid out according to a predetermined electrical configuration of the payout motor 358a or the like. Then, the game balls paid out from the payout device 358 are supplied to the upper plate 19 through a payout passage (not shown) or the like.

Further, the tank rail 356 is provided with a vibrator 360 for adding vibration to the tank rail 356. For example, the vibrator 360 is fastened to and attached to the tank rail 356 with, for example, two screws. Further, the vibrator 360 is not in surface contact with the tank rail 356, but is in contact with the two screw portions, and the vibration generated by the vibrator 360 is more effectively transmitted to the tank rail 356. Therefore, if a ball clogging occurs in the vicinity of the tank rail 356, the ball clogging is eliminated by driving the vibrator 360.

A payout relay board (not shown) that relays a payout command signal from the payout control device 311 to the payout device 358 is installed in the payout mechanism unit 352, and a power switch board 382 for taking in the main power supply from the outside is provided. is set up. For example, an AC 24V main power supply is supplied to the power switch board 382 via a voltage converter, and the power is turned on or off by the switching operation of the power switch 382a.

The payout mechanism portion 352 from the tank 355 to the payout passage (not shown) is all molded of a conductive resin material (for example, conductive polycarbonate resin), and a part thereof is grounded. .. As a result, the generation of noise due to the charging of the game ball is suppressed.

As shown in FIG. 3, an inner frame open detection switch 388 for detecting that the inner frame 12 is opened with respect to the outer frame 11 is provided on the upper right side of the inner frame 12. When the inner frame 12 is opened, it is output from the inner frame open detection switch 388 to the computer in the hall (inside the pachinko shop).

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko machine 10 includes a main control device 261, a payout control device 311, a launch control device 312, a sub control device 262, a display control device 45, a power supply device 313, and the like. Hereinafter, these devices will be described in detail individually.

The main control device 261 of the pachinko machine 10 is equipped with a CPU 501 as a one-chip microcomputer which is an arithmetic unit. The CPU 501 is a ROM 502 that stores various control programs and fixed value data executed by the CPU 501, and a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when the control program stored in the ROM 502 is executed. A certain RAM 503 and various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are built in.

The RAM 503 has a configuration in which a backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 313 to hold (back up) data even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off, and the RAM 503 temporarily stores various data and the like. It has memory and area.

That is, when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 executes the normal processing to the end, so that the RAM 503 is used when the power is turned off (including the time when a power failure occurs; the same applies hereinafter). It is only necessary to store and retain the contents of the counter buffer and the holding ball storage area, and the state of the pachinko machine 10 can be restored to the state before the power is turned off when the power is turned on again. Specifically, RAM 503 is a dedicated backup area for storing values such as registers and I / O for game information during normal processing when the power is turned off (including when a power failure occurs. The same applies hereinafter). There is no need to install it in. The NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 501 is configured to input a power failure signal S1 output from a power failure monitoring circuit 542, which will be described later, when the power is turned off due to a power failure or the like. Upon occurrence, power failure processing (NMI interrupt processing) is immediately executed.

An input / output port 505 is connected to the CPU 501 containing the ROM 502 and the RAM 503 via a bus line 504 composed of an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 505 includes a RAM erase switch circuit 543, a payout control device 311, a launch control device 312, a sub control device 262, a first symbol display device 40, a second symbol display device 44, a normal symbol display device 41, and the like, which will be described later. , Other switches not shown are connected. Further, the main control device 261 has a function of controlling the variation display of the first symbol in the first symbol display device 40 and the second symbol display device 44 and the variation display of the second symbol in the normal symbol display device 41. There is.

Similar to the RAM 503 of the main control device 261 described above, the RAM 513 of the payout control device 311 has a configuration in which a backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 313 and data can be retained (backed up) even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off. , RAM 513 is provided with a memory and an area for temporarily storing various data and the like.

When the power is cut off due to a power failure or the like, the RAM 513 stores and holds information about the state when the power is turned off so that the state of the pachinko machine 10 can be restored to the state before the power was turned off when the power is turned on again. That is, the storage of the RAM 513 is executed when the power is turned off by the steps in the latter half of the NMI interrupt process and the payout control process, and conversely, the restoration of the stored information of the RAM 513 is executed in the power recovery process when the power is turned on. ..

An input / output port 515 is connected to the CPU 511 containing the ROM 512 and the RAM 513 via a bus line 514 composed of an address bus and a data bus. A main control device 261 and a launch control device 312, a payout motor 358a, and the like are connected to the input / output port 515, respectively.

As shown in FIG. 9, the launch control device 312 permits or prohibits the launch of the game ball by the launch device 229, and the launch device 229 is permitted to drive when predetermined conditions are met. Specifically, the launch control device 312 includes a card unit connection signal S4 from the payout control device 311 (a signal output when the above-mentioned card unit is connected to the pachinko machine 10) and a player. The touch detection signal S5 output when the game ball launch handle 18 is touched, and the launch stop switch 18a provided on the game ball launch handle 18 for stopping the launch is not operated. The launch permission signal S7 is output to the main control device 261 on condition that all of the launch maintenance signals S6 to be generated are input. Further, a volume signal S10 corresponding to the amount of operation of the game ball launch handle 18 is input from the game ball launch handle 18 to the launch control device 312, and the launch control device 312 outputs the volume signal S10 to the main control device 261. To do.

That is, the period when the launch permission signal S7 is ON (high level) is the launch permission state, and the period when the launch permission signal S7 is OFF (low level) is the launch disapproval state. That is, the main control device 261 and the launch control signal S8 (pulse signal) that controls the launch solenoid (not shown) that launches the game ball during the period when the input launch permission signal S7 is ON (high level). , The ball feed control signal S9 (pulse signal) that controls the ball feed solenoid that sends the game ball to the launch rail is repeatedly output to the launch control device 312 at a predetermined repetition cycle. The amplitude value of the launch control signal S8 (pulse signal) is determined by the main control device 261 based on the volume signal S10. For example, the larger the operation amount of the game ball launch handle 18, the more the launch control signal S8 (pulse signal). ) Increases the amplitude value. The launch control device 312 drives and controls the launch device 229 based on the launch control signal S8 and the ball feed control signal S9, and launches the game ball with an intensity corresponding to the amount of operation of the game ball launch handle 18. On the contrary, the main control device 261 does not output the launch control signal S8 and the ball feed control signal S9 to the launch control device 312 during the period when the input launch permission signal S7 is OFF (low level), and the launch device does not output. The game ball is not fired by 229.

The display control device 45 controls the variable display of the third symbol (decorative symbol) in the third symbol display device 42. The display control device 45 includes a CPU 521, a ROM (program ROM) 522, a work RAM 523, a video RAM 524, a character ROM 525, an image controller 526, an input port 527, an output port 529, and a bus line 530, 531. And have. The output of the sub controller 262 is connected to the input of the input port 527, and the CPU 521, the ROM 522, the work RAM 523, and the image controller 526 are connected to the input port 527. Further, an output port 529 is connected to the image controller 526 via a bus line 531 and a third symbol display device 42, which is a liquid crystal display device, is connected to the output of the output port 529.

The CPU 521 of the display control device 45 controls the decorative symbol display on the third symbol display device 42 based on various commands transmitted by editing and transmitting various commands from the main control device 261 by the sub control device 262. The ROM 522 is a memory for storing various control programs and fixed value data executed by the CPU 521, and the work RAM 523 temporarily stores the work data and flags used when executing various programs by the CPU 521. It is a memory for.

The video RAM 524 is a memory for storing display data displayed on the third symbol display device 42, and by rewriting the contents of the video RAM 524, the display contents of the third symbol display device 42 are changed. The character ROM 525 is a memory for storing character data such as decorative symbols displayed on the third symbol display device 42. The image controller 526 adjusts the timings of the CPU 521, the video RAM 524, and the output port 529 to intervene in reading and writing data, and reads the display data stored in the video RAM 524 from the character ROM 525 at a predetermined timing to read the third It is displayed on the symbol display device 42.

Further, the power supply device 313 includes a power supply unit 541 for supplying electric power to each unit of the pachinko machine 10. The power supply unit 541 supplies the necessary operating power to the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like through a power supply path (not shown). As an outline, the power supply unit 541 takes in an AC 24-volt power supply supplied from the outside and generates a + 12V power supply for driving various switches and motors, a + 5V power supply for logic, a backup power supply for RAM backup, and the like. Then, these + 12V power supply, + 5V power supply, and backup power supply are supplied to the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like. An operating power source (+ 12V power source, + 5V power source, etc.) is supplied to the launch control device 312 via the payout control device 311.

As shown in FIG. 9, the main control device 261 includes a main control board 261a and a power supply monitoring board 261b separate from the main control board 261a in a board box 263 made of a transparent resin material or the like. .. The power supply monitoring board 261b includes a power failure monitoring circuit 542 that monitors a power failure due to a power failure or the like, and a RAM erase switch circuit 543 that is connected to the RAM erase switch 323.

The power failure monitoring circuit 542 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal S1 to each NMI terminal of the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 and the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 542 monitors the voltage of AC 24 volts in the power supply unit 541, and determines that a power failure (power failure) has occurred when the voltage becomes less than 22 volts, for example, when it exceeds 20 milliseconds. , The power failure signal S1 is output to the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311. By the output of the power failure signal S1, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the power failure processing (NMI interrupt processing).

In addition, even after the time when the AC 24 volt monitored by the power supply unit 541 becomes less than 22 volts exceeds 20 milliseconds, the power supply unit 541 has a sufficient time to execute the power failure processing. It is configured to maintain the output of 5 volts, which is the drive voltage of the control system, at a normal value. Therefore, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 can normally execute and complete the power failure processing.

The RAM erase switch circuit 543 is a circuit for taking in the switch signal of the RAM erase switch 323 and clearing the backup data of the RAM 503 of the main control device 261 and the RAM 513 of the payout control device 311 according to the state of the switch 323. When the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed, the RAM erase switch circuit 543 outputs the RAM erase signal S2 to the main control board 261a. When the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on while the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed (including turning on the power due to the resolution of the power failure), the data of the RAM 503 is cleared in the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 is the main control device. When the initialization command from 261 is received, the data in RAM 513 is cleared.

By the way, as shown in FIG. 10, three decorative symbol rows L, M, and R on the left, middle, and right are set in the third symbol display device 42 (liquid crystal display device), and the decorative symbol rows L, Three decorative symbols, an upper decorative symbol, a middle decorative symbol, and a lower decorative symbol, are displayed in a variable manner for each of M and R. In the present embodiment, the series of symbols is composed of the main decorative symbol SZ with the numbers "0" to "9" and the sub-decorative symbol FZ composed of the diamond-shaped symbols. The main decorative symbols SZ are displayed in ascending or descending order, and the sub-decorative symbols FZ are arranged between the main decorative symbols SZ to form a series of decorative symbol rows L, M, and R. Then, the main decorative symbol SZ and the sub-decorative symbol FZ are displayed in a variable manner from top to bottom with periodicity.

In such a case, in the left decorative symbol row L, the above series of decorative symbols are displayed in descending order (that is, in the order in which the numbers of the main decorative symbols SZ decrease), and in the middle decorative symbol row M and the right decorative symbol row R, the same applies. The series of decorative symbols are displayed in ascending order (that is, in descending order of the number of the main decorative symbol SZ). Then, the variable display is stopped in the order of the left decorative symbol row L → the right decorative symbol row R → the middle decorative symbol row M, and at the time of the stop, the five effective lines on the third symbol display device 42, that is, the upper line L1 and the middle line. If the main decorative symbol SZ is a combination of jackpot symbols (in the present embodiment, the same combination of main decorative symbols SZ) in any of L2, lower line L3, right-up line L4, and left-up line L5, it is special as a jackpot. The game video is displayed.

Subsequently, further characteristic portions of the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 26.

11 to 13 are a front perspective view, a rear perspective view, and a rear perspective view of the front frame set 14. FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view of the large three-dimensional character portion 25 of the front frame set 14. FIG. 15 is a front perspective view of the front frame set 14 in the state before mounting the large three-dimensional character portion 25. FIG. 16 is an exploded perspective view of the large three-dimensional character unit 25. FIG. 17 is an exploded perspective view of the protruding body portion 406 of the large three-dimensional character portion 25. FIG. 18 is an exploded perspective view of the upper outer wall portion 407 of the projecting body portion 406. FIG. 19 is an exploded perspective view of the mounting base 420 of the large three-dimensional character unit 25 and the like. FIG. 20 is a perspective view showing the outer body 400 of the large three-dimensional character unit 25, the game ball launch handle 18, and the mounting base 420. FIG. 21 is an enlarged perspective view of a portion of the front frame set 14 before attachment of the large three-dimensional character portion 25. FIG. 22 is an enlarged front view of a portion of the large three-dimensional character portion 25 of the front frame set 14. FIG. 23 is a sectional view taken along line AA of the front frame set 14 shown in FIG. FIG. 24 is a sectional view taken along line BB of the front frame set 14 shown in FIG. FIG. 25 is a front view of the front frame set 14. FIG. 26 is a sectional view taken along line CC of the front frame set 14 shown in FIG. 25.

Note that in FIGS. 11 to 13 and 15, the glass plate 137 is not shown.

As shown in FIG. 11, the front frame set 14 includes a game ball launch handle 18 operated by a player for launching a game ball at a lower right corner portion on the front side thereof.

Specifically, the screw (not shown) inserted into the screw through hole 14b (see FIG. 12) of the front frame set 14 is screwed into the screw hole (not shown) on the back side of the game ball launch handle 18. Then, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the game ball launch handle 18 is screwed and fixed to the front frame set 14.

The game ball launching handle 18 shown in FIG. 1 is urged to the initial position when the player releases his hand, and is rotated so that the player applies a counterclockwise turning force that exceeds the urging force. By doing so, the rotation operation is performed in a predetermined direction (clockwise direction: clockwise direction) from the initial position.

As shown in FIGS. 20 and 23, the game ball launch handle 18 rotates toward the fixed side case portion 240 attached to the front right lower corner of the front frame set 14 and the front side of the fixed side case portion 240. It includes a handle portion 242 that is possibly attached and is gripped and rotated by the player, and a cover portion 244 provided on the front surface side of the handle portion 242. The fixed-side case portion 240 has a shape extending forward from the front frame set 14, and the handle portion 242 is rotatably supported on the extending side. The cover portion 244 is screwed to the fixed side case portion 240 so that the handle portion 242 can be rotated. That is, the handle portion 242 is rotatable with respect to the fixed side case portion 240 and the cover portion 244.

The launching device 229 shown in FIG. 3 launches the game ball into the game area 30a with a strength corresponding to the rotation operation (for example, the amount of rotation operation) of the game ball launch handle 18 by the player.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the front frame set 14 is located in the lower right corner area including the arrangement portion of the game ball launch handle 18 in the front view of the pachinko machine 10 than the game ball launch handle 18. It includes a large large three-dimensional character unit 25.

Here, the configuration of the large three-dimensional character unit 25 will be described.

As shown in FIGS. 11 and 14, the large three-dimensional character unit 25 includes an outer shape main body 400 that forms its three-dimensional outer shape. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the outer body 400 has, for example, a shape in the shape of a “whale”, and is a resin molded part in which the head, body, flippers, and tail fins of the “whale” are formed. ..

In this embodiment, the outer body 400 is shaped like a "whale", but there are various characters other than the "whale" such as animals, plants, humans, robots, artificial objects, and creative characters. 3D objects may be adopted. Further, the outer body 400 may be a metal part or the like instead of the resin molded part.

As shown in FIGS. 17 and 20, the external body 400 has an insertion notch 402 into which the base end side of the fixed side case portion 240 of the game ball launch handle 18 close to the front frame set 14 is inserted, and the insertion notch 402. The base surface body portion 404 formed in the vicinity of the periphery of the pachinko machine, which is lower than the extension height of the fixed side case portion 240, and the pachinko machine formed in a region outside the base surface body portion 404 in the front view of the pachinko machine 10. It is provided with a projecting body portion 406 projecting toward the front of the ten.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the protruding body portion 406 corresponds to the head and a part of the body of the “whale” (the portion close to the head), and the base surface body portion 404 corresponds to the body of the “whale”. Corresponds to the rest of the part (the part other than the part near the head), flippers and tail fins.

As shown in FIGS. 16 and 20, the external body 400 has a mounting base 420 mounted on the back surface side so as to close the space on the back surface side.

As shown in FIG. 20, the mounting base 420 is located at the same position as the insertion notch 402 of the outer body 400 when viewed from the front while being attached to the outer body 400, and the fixed side case portion 240 of the game ball launch handle 18 is provided. Has a base insertion hole 422 into which the front frame set 14 is inserted, and is attached to the front side of the front frame set 14 as shown in FIG. The mounting base 420 is, for example, a resin molded part, but may be a metal part.

As shown in FIGS. 11 and 15, the front frame set 14 is provided with an upper plate 19 on the front side thereof for storing the game balls paid out to the player and guiding them to the launching device 229. Further, as shown in FIGS. 13, 15 and 21, the front frame set 14 has a predetermined location (for example, a region in the lower right corner of the front view) in which the large three-dimensional character portion 25 is arranged. For example, the upper side portion) is provided with a ball delivery unit 250 that sends out game balls one by one to the launch position of the launch device 229 located on the rear surface side of the front frame set 14.

As shown in FIGS. 15 and 21, the front frame set 14 is located between the lower front side of the base plate 14a, which is a resin molded part, and the upper plate 19, the lower plate 15, and the large three-dimensional character portion 25. As described above, the metal reinforcing plate 60 is screwed and fixed to the lower front portion. In addition, since FIG. 15 and FIG. 21 show the state before the large three-dimensional character portion 25 is attached to the arrangement area of the front frame set 14, a part of the reinforcing plate 60 (a portion located in the arrangement area). Is visible. Further, the reinforcing plate 60 is formed with an insertion hole 60a into which the fixed side case portion 240 of the game ball launch handle 18 can be inserted, and also has an insertion hole 60b for allowing the ball delivery portion 250 to escape. The reinforcing plate 60 not only secures the rigidity of the front frame set 14, but also reduces the intrusion of illegal tools from the large three-dimensional character portion 25.

As shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, the mounting base 420 includes a covering wall portion 424 that covers the ball delivery portion 250 of the front frame set 14. As shown in FIG. 20, the covered wall portion 424 includes a wall portion 424a projecting toward the outer body main body 400 and a front wall portion 424b facing the outer body main body 400, and is provided on the back side of the mounting base 420. (That is, when viewed from the front frame set 14 side), the shape is such that a recess portion having the same size as the ball delivery portion 250 is formed. That is, the covering wall portion 424 is provided with a recessed space that allows the ball feeding operation of the ball sending portion 250.

As shown in FIG. 11, the protruding body portion 406 includes a first specific portion light emitting portion 430 that emits light from the first specific portion 431 (the “eye” portion in this embodiment) of the protruding body portion 406, and the protrusion. A second specific part light emitting part 440 that emits light from a second specific part 441 (a part other than the "eyes" in the "head" in this embodiment) which is a part other than the first specific part 431 of the body part 406. I have. The first specific part light emitting unit 430 and the second specific part light emitting unit 440 are controlled by the sub control device 262 shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 17, the first specific portion light emitting unit 430 includes a substantially disk-shaped disk-shaped member 432 fitted in the circular opening 406a of the projecting body portion 406 and capable of transmitting light, and the disk-shaped member 432. It includes a first light emitting unit 436 mounted on a light emitting printed wiring board 434 arranged so as to be located on the back side. The disk-shaped member 432 is, for example, a light-transmitting resin molded part.

As shown in FIG. 17, the circular opening 406a is a circular opening formed at two positions of the head of the “whale” in the protruding body portion 406. Further, in the first light emitting unit 436, for example, eight light emitting diodes (LED437) are arranged in a matrix in each of the vertical direction and the horizontal direction, and by controlling the light emission of these LEDs 437, a disk-shaped member is formed. It is also possible to make the 432 emit light uniformly or in a mottled manner, to emit light in a variable manner, and to display light emission of characters and symbols.

Further, the first specific part light emitting unit 430 may be used as a display for directing. Examples of the effect display on the first specific portion light emitting unit 430 include an effect display interlocked with or related to a variable display effect of the third symbol (for example, a decorative symbol) on the third symbol display device 42. In this case, the effect display on the first specific part light emitting unit 430 is interlocked with or related to the variable display effect of the third symbol (for example, the decorative symbol) on the third symbol display device 42, thereby synergistically. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

As shown in FIG. 17, the second specific portion light emitting unit 440 is used for emitting light so as to irradiate the second specific portion 441 (the portion other than the “eyes” in the “head”) of the protruding body portion 406. A second light emitting unit 446 composed of a plurality of LEDs 443 mounted on the printed wiring board 434 is provided.

As the LED 437 of the first light emitting unit 436 and the LED 443 of the second light emitting unit 446 described above, a single color light emitting type LED or a plurality of color light emitting type LED can be adopted. Further, instead of the LED, a small lamp, other light emitting parts, or the like may be adopted. Further, as the first light emitting unit 436, a plurality of (for example, eight) LEDs 437 are arranged in a matrix, but other arrangement structures such as a honeycomb may be used.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the projecting body portion 406 is provided with a reinforcing mounting base 450 attached so as to support the back side of the portion corresponding to the head of the “whale”. ing. As shown in FIG. 17, the reinforcing mounting base 450 has a mountain shape in a side view protruding toward the “head” portion of the projecting body portion 406, and the mountain-shaped top portion 451 is a projecting body. The width of the head of the portion 406 is fastened with screws 455 so as to be in contact with the back surface of the central portion, and the locking claws 452 formed at both ends thereof are the width of the head of the protrusion 406. It is attached to the projecting body portion 406 by being locked to each of the locked portions (not shown) at both sides.

Further, as shown in FIG. 17, the reinforcing mount 450 is provided with a substrate support portion 453 that supports the light emitting printed wiring board 434 at a location facing the projecting body portion 406. The reinforcing mount 450 is formed with an insertion opening 454 through which a connection cable (not shown) connected to the light emitting printed wiring board 434 is passed.

Further, in the disk-shaped member 432 fitted to the circular opening 406a of the projecting body portion 406, as shown in FIG. 23, the large three-dimensional character portion 25 is arranged in the front frame set 14 (in the lower right corner of the front view). It is a light transmitting surface facing diagonally upward forward of the pachinko machine 10 in a state of being attached to the area).

Further, on the back surface side of the base surface body portion 404, as shown in FIGS. 16, 19 and 23, a light emitting printed wiring board 426 different from the light emitting printed wiring board 434 that causes the base surface body portion 404 to emit light. Are arranged. That is, the body of the "whale" emits light by the LED 427 of the light emitting printed wiring board 426.

As shown in FIG. 15, the front frame set 14 includes an upper plate 19 projecting in front of the front frame set 14 for storing the game balls paid out to the player and guiding them to the launching device 229. It is provided with a lower plate 15 that is located below the upper plate 19 and is formed so as to project in front of the front frame set 14 to store the game balls paid out to the player.

As shown in FIGS. 15, 21 and 25, a part of the protruding body portion 406 (the flipper on the left side of the “whale”) is the upper plate 19 and the lower plate 15 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. It is arranged so as to enter between.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 5, 15 and 25, the upper plate 19 and the lower plate 15 have a structure in which the left end side protruding portions thereof are vertically connected in a front view, so that the upper plate 19 and the lower plate 15 are connected to each other. The strength of the left end side protruding portion of the plate 15 is ensured. Further, as shown in FIGS. 15, 21, and 25, the right-end protruding portion of the upper plate 19 and the right-end protruding portion of the lower plate 15 are the base surface portions of the large three-dimensional character portion 25 that have entered the portions between them. Since the structure is connected via a part of the 404 (the flipper on the left side of the "whale"), the vertical bending of the right end side protruding portion of the upper plate 19 and the lower plate 15 is reduced.

As shown in FIGS. 20 and 24, the mounting base 420 has an inner surface portion 14c of a predetermined end portion (a portion on the right side and a portion from the lower part to the left side) among the end portions close to the front frame set 14 in the outer body main body 400. An inscribed protrusion wall portion 425 projecting along the inner surface thereof is provided so as to be close to the inner surface. As shown in FIG. 24, the inscribed protrusion wall portion 425 of the mounting base 420 is close to the inner surface portion 14c of, for example, the right end portion of the end portions of the outer body body 400 near the front frame set 14. ..

Further, as shown in FIGS. 21 and 24, the upper plate 19 is a blocking protrusion 19a that closes the boundary between the upper plate 19 and the outer body 400 in the front view of the pachinko machine 10. It has.

Further, as shown in FIG. 16, the projecting body portion 406 includes an upper outer wall portion 407 that constitutes a part of the outer shape thereof and is attached to an end portion close to the front frame set 14.

As shown in FIG. 18, the upper outer wall portion 407 has a recessed portion 408 formed at a predetermined location (two locations in this embodiment) and is dispositioned so as to be pushable in the recessed portion 408 and operated by the player. It is provided with a push button portion 409 that is different from the game ball launch handle 18, and has a substantially arc shape when viewed from the front.

Further, as shown in FIG. 18, a plurality of upper outer wall portions 407 are formed on the inner surface portion of the upper outer wall portion 407 so as to extend toward the inside of the outer shape main body 400 (five in this embodiment). It is equipped with a rib 410. These ribs 410 are arranged substantially radially in front view of the upper outer wall portion 407. That is, each rib 410 is arranged and formed so that its protruding direction faces the center of the outer body body 400. Instead of the rib 410, a single rib may be formed inside the upper outer wall portion 407 so as to follow the arc shape, or a plurality of ribs may be formed inside the upper outer wall portion 407 in the arc shape. It may be arranged and formed along the line.

As shown in FIG. 18, the rotation shaft 409a of the push button portion 409 is pivotally supported by the bearing portion formed by the bearing lower portion 407a of the upper outer wall portion 407 and the bearing upper portion 411a of the back stop plate 411. The back stop plate 411 is screwed to the upper outer wall portion 407 with a screw 412, and the push button portion 409 can be pushed downward with the rotation shaft 409a as the axis. In the non-pressed state, for example, the push button portion is moved upward by a spring (not shown). Is being urged to.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the large three-dimensional character unit 25 is provided on the front frame set 14 so as to face the game area 30a, so that the player naturally gazes at the game area 30a. be able to.

As shown in FIGS. 22 and 25, the large three-dimensional character portion 25 is a character having a size including at least a part of the game ball launch handle 18, and the game ball launch handle 18 is a decoration related to the large three-dimensional character portion 25 ( For example, since at least one of the colors, patterns, and shapes is the same decoration), the game ball launch handle 18 can be provided with a sense of unity with the large three-dimensional character unit 25. Further, the pachinko machine (game machine) having the large three-dimensional character unit 25 of the first embodiment can be clearly distinguished from other pachinko machines (game machines) that do not have such a large three-dimensional character unit 25, and other games. It can stand out more than the machine.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the front frame set 14 is provided with a character portion 26a in the upper right corner of the pachinko machine 10 in the shape of a “scallop” when viewed from the front. The character unit 26a is also a light emitting unit that emits and displays, for example, a payout abnormality. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a character portion 26b in the shape of a female face (for example, Marin-chan) is provided in the upper left corner of the front frame set 14. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a character portion 26c in the shape of a “crab” is provided at the sound output port 24 on the right side of the front frame set 14 and the left side portion, and the sound output port on the left side of the front frame set 14 is provided. A character portion 26d in the shape of an "octopus" is provided on the 24th and the right side portion. Further, the ball pulling lever 17 adopts a shape in the shape of a "fish" as shown in FIG.

Subsequently, further feature portions of the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 to 43.

FIG. 27 is a rear perspective view of the front frame set 14 showing the state in which the glass unit 140 is in the open state and the reinforcing rod 180 and the ball plate payout passage component 190 are in the unattached state. FIG. 28 is a partial rear perspective view showing a lower portion of the front frame set 14 shown in FIG. 27. FIG. 29 is a rear perspective view showing the reinforcing rod 180 and the ball plate payout passage component 190. FIG. 30 is a rear perspective view of the front frame set 14 in which the reinforcing rod 180 is attached and the ball plate payout passage component 190 is in a state before attachment. FIG. 31 is a rear perspective view of the front frame set 14 showing a state in which the glass unit 140 is in the open state and the reinforcing rod 180 and the ball plate payout passage component 190 are attached. FIG. 32 is a rear view of the front frame set 14 in a state where the lower stop portion 170 is in a stop position for stopping the glass unit 140 in the closed state. FIG. 33 is a rear view of the front frame set 14 in a state where the lower stop portion 170 is in the non-stop position. FIG. 34 is a rear view of the front frame set 14 in a state where the lower stop portion 170 is in the stop position and the ball plate payout passage component 190 is removed. FIG. 35 is a rear view of the front frame set 14 in a state where the lower stop portion 170 is in the non-stop position and the ball plate payout passage component 190 is removed. 36 (a) is an enlarged view of the alternate long and short dash line portion of FIG. 32, and FIG. 36 (b) is an enlarged view of the alternate long and short dash line portion of FIG. 33. 37 (a) is an enlarged view of the alternate long and short dash line portion of FIG. 34, and FIG. 37 (b) is an enlarged view of the alternate long and short dash line portion of FIG. 35. FIG. 38 is a sectional view taken along line DD of the front frame set 14 shown in FIG. 32. FIG. 39 is a sectional view taken along line EE of the front frame set 14 shown in FIG. 33. FIG. 40 is a rear view of the front frame set 14. FIG. 41 is a sectional view taken along line FF of the front frame set 14 shown in FIG. 40. FIG. 42 is a sectional view taken along line GG of the front frame set 14 shown in FIG. 40. FIG. 43 is an exploded perspective view of the upper portion of the front frame set 14 on the front side.

Note that in FIGS. 11 to 13, 15, 15, 27, 28, and 30 to 43, the glass plate 137 of the glass unit 140 is not shown.

As described above with reference to FIG. 1, the front frame set 14 is located on the front side of the inner frame 12, and the game area 30a can be visually recognized at a position overlapping the game area 30a (see FIG. 8) in the front view. It is provided with a window 101 (see FIG. 1).

As shown in FIG. 27, the window portion 101 has an opening 101a formed at a position overlapping the game area in the front view of the front frame set 14, and the front frame set 14 so as to close the opening 101a. It includes a glass unit 140 attached to the back side, and a unit support portion 150 that rotatably supports the glass unit 140 with the rightmost vertical axis as a rotation axis when viewed from the back of the front frame set 14.

As shown in FIG. 27, the glass unit 140 includes an annular glass holding frame 141 when viewed from the front, and two glass plates 137 mounted on the front side and the back side of the glass holding frame 141, respectively. And adopts a double glass structure. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 27, 32, 38 and 39, the glass holding frame 141 is formed with mounting recesses 141a on which the glass plates 137 are mounted, respectively, on the front side and the back side thereof. An annular inner peripheral protrusion 141b formed along the inner circumference of each glass plate 137 is provided for holding the glass plates 137 apart from each other. That is, the two glass plates 137 are held apart from each other by locating the annular inner peripheral protrusion 141b between the two glass plates 137.

As shown in FIG. 27, the unit support portion 150 includes the downward support pin portions 142 formed at the upper and lower ends of the left end of the glass holding frame 141 in the front view, and the upper portion and the upper right end of the rear view of the front frame set 14. Each pin insertion hole 151 formed in the lower portion is provided, and each support pin portion 142 of the glass holding frame 141 is inserted into each pin insertion hole 151 of the front frame set 14, so that the glass unit 140 is inserted into the front frame set. It is pivotally supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to 14.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27, the unit support portion 150 rotatably supports the glass unit 140 with the rightmost vertical axis as the rotation axis in the rear view of the front frame set 14. The glass unit 140 may be rotatably supported with the leftmost vertical axis as the rotation axis in the rear view of the front frame set 14.

As shown in FIG. 27, the front frame set 14 includes an annular recessed region portion 102 on the back side thereof, which is formed as a recess in a peripheral portion of the opening 101a in a rear view and in contact with the peripheral edge portion of the glass unit 140. ..

As shown in FIGS. 27 and 32, the front frame set 14 is in a closed state in which the peripheral edge portion of the glass unit 140 is brought into contact with the annular recessed region portion 102 of the front frame set 14, so that the window portion 101 is closed. The opening 101a is closed by the glass unit 140.

As shown in FIGS. 27 and 32, the upper portion of the glass unit 140 is stopped by the upper stop portion 160 provided at the upper portion of the window portion 101 in the rear view of the front frame set 14, and the left end of the rear view thereof. The upper and lower parts on the side are stopped by the left end upper stop portion 165 and the left end lower side stop portion 168 provided at the left upper and lower parts of the window portion 101 in the rear view of the front frame set 14, and the lower part thereof is the front frame. It is stopped by the lower stop portion 170 provided at the lower portion of the window portion 101 in the rear view of the set 14. The glass unit 140 in a state in which the upper stop portion 160, the left end upper stop portion 165, the left end lower stop portion 168, and the lower stop portion 170 are attached so as to abut against the annular recessed region portion 102 of the front frame set 14. It is restricted from being separated from the annular recessed region portion 102.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, the upper stop portion 160 is paired by rotating the operation lever 161 around the vertical axis so as to turn left in the rear view of the front frame set 14. The rod-shaped bodies 162 of the above are respectively advanced and are located behind the upper protrusion 143 of the glass unit 140. In this state, since the tip end portion of each rod-shaped body 162 of the upper stop portion 160 is located behind the upper protrusion portion 143 of the glass unit 140, the upper portion of the glass unit 140 is the annular recessed region portion 102 of the front frame set 14. It is regulated so that it cannot be separated from.

By rotating the operation lever 161 of the upper stop portion 160 around the vertical axis so as to face toward the front in the rear view of the front frame set 14, the pair of rod-shaped bodies 162 are retracted respectively, and the glass unit 140 It is no longer located behind the upper protrusion 143 of the. That is, in this state, since the tip end portion of each rod-shaped body 162 of the upper stop portion 160 is not located behind the upper protrusion portion 143 of the glass unit 140, the upper portion of the glass unit 140 is the annular recessed region portion 102 of the front frame set 14. It becomes possible to separate from.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 34, the left end upper stop portion 165 is such that the operation lever 166 is rotated counterclockwise so as to face downward in the rear view of the front frame set 14. A part of the operating lever 166 is located behind the left end upper protrusion 144 of the glass unit 140. In this state, since the tip end portion of the operation lever 166 of the left end upper stop portion 165 is located behind the left end upper protrusion portion 144 of the glass unit 140, the upper left end portion of the glass unit 140 is the annular recess region of the front frame set 14. It is regulated so that it cannot be separated from the unit 102.

The operation lever 166 of the left end upper stop portion 165 is returned and rotated clockwise so as to face the left lateral direction in the rear view of the front frame set 14, so that the operation lever 166 is behind the left end upper protrusion 144 of the glass unit 140. It will not be located. That is, in this state, since the tip end portion of the operation lever 166 of the left end upper stop portion 165 is not located behind the left end upper protrusion 144 of the glass unit 140, the upper left end of the glass unit 140 is the annular recess region of the front frame set 14. It can be separated from the unit 102.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 34, the left end lower stop portion 168 is said to rotate clockwise so that its operating lever 169 faces upward when viewed from the rear of the front frame set 14. A part of the operating lever 169 is located behind the left end lower protrusion 145 of the glass unit 140. In this state, since the tip of the operating lever 169 of the left end lower stop portion 168 is located behind the left end lower protrusion 145 of the glass unit 140, the lower left end of the glass unit 140 is an annular shape of the front frame set 14. It is regulated so that it cannot be separated from the recessed region 102.

By rotating the operating lever 169 of the left end lower stop portion 168 counterclockwise so as to face the left lateral direction when viewed from the rear of the front frame set 14, the left end lower protrusion 145 of the glass unit 140 is rotated. Will no longer be behind. That is, in this state, since the tip end portion of the operation lever 169 of the left end lower side stop portion 168 is not located behind the left end lower side protrusion 145 of the glass unit 140, the lower left end portion of the glass unit 140 is an annular shape of the front frame set 14. It can be separated from the recessed region portion 102.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 32, 34, 36 (b) and 37 (b), the lower stop portion 170 slides the operating lever 171 upward in the rear view of the front frame set 14. As a result, the upper tip portion thereof advances upward and is located behind the lower protrusion 146 of the glass unit 140. In this state, since the upper tip portion of the lower stopper 170 is located behind the lower protrusion 146 of the glass unit 140, the lower portion of the glass unit 140 cannot be separated from the annular recessed region 102 of the front frame set 14. Is regulated by.

As shown in FIG. 38, when the operation lever 171 (see FIG. 32) of the lower stop portion 170 is slid forward, the upper tip portion of the lower stop portion 170 is behind the lower protrusion 146 of the glass unit 140. The opposed long portion 180a of the reinforcing rod 180, which will be described later, is in contact with the back surface of the lower stop portion 170.

As shown in FIGS. 33, 35, 36 (a) and 37 (a), the operation lever 171 of the lower stop portion 170 is slid downward in the rear view of the front frame set 14. , The upper tip portion retracts downward and is no longer located behind the lower protrusion 146 of the glass unit 140. That is, in this state, since the upper tip portion of the lower stopper 170 is not located behind the lower protrusion 146 of the glass unit 140, the lower portion of the glass unit 140 can be separated from the annular recessed region 102 of the front frame set 14. Become.

As shown in FIG. 39, when the operation lever 171 (see FIG. 33) of the lower stop portion 170 is slid back downward, the upper tip portion of the lower stop portion 170 is behind the lower protrusion 146 of the glass unit 140. Although it is not located at, the opposed long portion 180a of the reinforcing rod 180, which will be described later, is in contact with the back surface of the lower stop portion 170.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the front frame set 14 is located on the front side thereof and in a predetermined range of the peripheral parts of the window portion 101 (in this embodiment, the lower side of the front frame set 14 than the window portion 101). A front protruding portion 130 that protrudes forward is provided in the range of).

As shown in FIG. 26, the front protrusion 130 has a shape including two peaks in a plan view. That is, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 26, the mountain portion on the left side is the upper plate 19 for storing and guiding the paid-out game balls. Further, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 26, the mountain portion on the right side is an arrangement area (lower right corner portion) of the front frame set 15 including the game ball launch handle 18 operated by the player for launching the game ball. This is a large three-dimensional character 25 that is larger than the game ball launch handle 18 and is arranged in the area of.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 30 and 34, the front frame set 14 has a long shape at a position overlapping the range portion (range below the window portion 101) in the rear view and at a position close to the window portion 101. The reinforcing rod 180 is arranged so that its longitudinal direction is substantially along the window portion 101. The reinforcing rod 180 is, for example, a metal member.

That is, as shown in FIGS. 30 and 34, the elongated reinforcing rod 180 is located at a position overlapping the range portion (the range below the window portion 101) in the rear view of the front frame set 14, and is above. It is screwed at a position including an adjacent portion between the plate 19 and the large three-dimensional character 25 and at a position close to the window portion 101 so that the longitudinal direction thereof substantially follows the window portion 101.

As shown in FIGS. 34 and 35, the reinforcing rod 180 gently bends downward to the right from the left straight portion 181 extending laterally (rightward) from the left end thereof and the left straight portion 181. A series of shapes including a refracting portion 182 and a right straight portion 183 extending from the refracting portion 182 in the lateral direction (right direction) again to the right end is adopted. The left straight line portion 181 is located at the position where the large three-dimensional character portion 25 exists (the left portion in the rear view) in the rear view of the front frame set 14, and the refraction portion 182 is above in the rear view of the front frame set 14. It is located at a location including the adjacent portion between the plate 19 and the large three-dimensional character 25 (a portion slightly to the left in the center when viewed from the rear), and the straight line portion 183 on the right side is a location where the upper plate 19 exists when viewed from the rear of the front frame set 14. It is located on the right side from the center in the rear view).

As shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, the reinforcing rod 180 has a long opposed long portion 180a facing the front frame set 14 and a rearward direction (front frame) of the front frame set 14 from the opposed long portion 180a. It is provided with an extension portion 180b extending in a direction protruding from the back surface of the set 14.

That is, as shown in FIGS. 29, 38, 39 and 42, the reinforcing rod 180 has a U-shape in a vertical cross-sectional view, and is formed from the upper end side and the lower end side of the opposed long portion 180a. The extension portion 180b extends in the rear direction of the front frame set 14 (inward direction of the front frame set 14).

The extending portion 180b extends in the rear direction of the front frame set 14 (the direction toward the back of the front frame set 14), but extends in the front direction of the front frame set 14 (the direction toward the front of the front frame set 14). It may be extended to. Further, the extending portion 180b may be provided only on one of the upper end side and the lower end side of the opposed long portion 180a so as to have an L-shaped shape in a vertical cross-sectional view.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15, the front frame set 14 has a metal reinforcing plate having a size that substantially covers the range portion (the range on the lower side of the window portion 101) in the front view thereof. 60 is provided separately from the reinforcing rod 180.

Further, as shown in FIG. 43, the front frame set 14 is provided with a metal reinforcing plate 61 at a position above the window portion 101 in the front view thereof.

The reinforcing plate 60 is grounded via a front frame set 14 (for example, a metal opening / closing shaft J2). Further, as shown in FIG. 28, the metal reinforcing rod 180 has a screw 185 inserted into a screw hole 184 at the right end of the opposed elongated portion 180a, and the right end is the reinforcing plate 60 of the front frame set 14. The reinforcing rod 180 and the reinforcing plate 60 are electrically connected by being fastened to the back side of the front frame set 14 in a state of being in contact with the stopper portion.

As shown in FIGS. 27, 28 and 34, the reinforcing rod 180 is arranged so as to sandwich the lower stopper 170 with the front frame set 14.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 12, 13, 27 to 29, the front frame set 14 has a payout passage portion 191 that guides the payout game balls to the upper plate 19 and the lower plate 15 on the back side thereof. The ball dish payout passage component 190 is provided.

The ball plate payout passage component 190 is attached to the back side of the front frame set 14 so as to cover at least a part of the reinforcing rod 180 (in this embodiment, the right straight portion 183).

As shown in FIG. 31, the front frame set 14 is attached to the opening 101a of the window portion 101 by rotating the glass unit 140 around the rightmost vertical axis as a rotation axis in the rear view of the front frame set 14. The lower portion of the glass unit 140 rides on the glass unit 140, and a ride-on guide unit 192 for guiding the glass unit 140 to the opening 101a is provided. As shown in FIG. 31, the riding guide portion 192 is provided at an upper portion of the ball plate payout passage component 190.

As shown in FIG. 31, the ride-on guide portion 192 is provided at a lower portion around the opening 101a of the front frame set 14, and includes an ascending inclined portion 193 having an ascending slope toward the opening 101a. ..

Further, as described above with reference to FIG. 8, the game board 30 is provided with an out port 36 at a lower portion of the game area 30a for collecting the game balls and discharging them to the back side of the game board 30. ..

As shown in FIG. 31, the ride-on guide portion 192 is provided at a lower portion of the peripheral portion of the annular recessed region portion 102 in the rear view of the front frame set 14.

Further, as shown in FIG. 42, in the riding guide portion 192, the upper portion of the ascending inclined portion 193 is located above the lower wall portion 102a of the annular recessed region portion 102 in the vertical cross-sectional view of the lower portion of the front frame set 14. As shown in FIGS. 31 and 42, at the end of the ascending inclined portion 193 on the opening 101a side, from the lower wall portion 102a of the annular recessed region portion 102 to the top 193a of the ascending inclined portion 193. It has a wall portion 194 at the height of.

As shown in FIG. 31, the ascending slope portion 193 has a plurality of ribs 195 projecting on the back surface side of the wall portion 194 arranged side by side at intervals in the width direction of the wall portion 194. Each upper portion of the rib 195 has an upward slope toward the opening 101a.

Further, the game board 30 described above corresponds to a game component described later, the inner frame 12 described above corresponds to a frame body, the front frame set 14 described above corresponds to a front frame, and the window portion 101 described above serves as a visual recognition unit. Correspondingly, the above-mentioned reinforcing rod 180 corresponds to a reinforcing member, the above-mentioned game ball launching handle 18 corresponds to an operation portion, the above-mentioned handle portion 242 corresponds to a grip portion, and the above-mentioned fixed side case portion 240 supports. The large three-dimensional character portion 25 described above corresponds to a three-dimensional decoration, the outer body 400 described above corresponds to a mountain portion and an outer body portion, and the insertion cutout portion 402 described above corresponds to an inserted portion. The above-mentioned base surface body portion 404 corresponds to the base surface region portion, the above-mentioned protruding body portion 406 corresponds to the above-mentioned protruding region portion, the above-mentioned mounting base 420 corresponds to the back surface base portion, and the above-mentioned upper plate 19 is a pile. The lower plate 15 corresponds to the lower plate portion, the covering wall portion 424 corresponds to the covering portion, and the first specific portion light emitting portion described above corresponds to a portion, a ball plate portion, a plate portion, and an upper plate portion. 430 corresponds to the light emitting means and the first light emitting means, the above-mentioned second specific part light emitting portion 440 corresponds to the light emitting means, the above-mentioned disc-shaped member 432 corresponds to the light transmitting surface portion, and the above-mentioned circular opening 406a The above-mentioned reinforcing mounting base 450 corresponds to the mounted area, the above-mentioned blocking protrusion 19a corresponds to the closing member, the above-mentioned upper outer wall portion 407 corresponds to the mounting outer wall portion, and the above-mentioned push. The button portion 409 corresponds to the pressing operation portion, the above-mentioned glass unit 140 corresponds to the transparent plate, the above-mentioned lower stop portion 170 corresponds to the regulating member, and the above-mentioned unit support portion 150 corresponds to the support portion. The ball plate payout passage part 190 corresponds to the passage part, the above-mentioned payout passage portion 191 corresponds to the payout passage, the above-mentioned ride-up guide portion 192 corresponds to the ride-up guide means, and the above-mentioned out port 36 corresponds to the collection through port. Corresponding to, and the above-mentioned annular recessed region portion 102 corresponds to the recessed portion.

Subsequently, the curtain plate 510, which is a further characteristic portion of the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, will be described with reference to FIGS. 44 to 52.

FIG. 44 is a partially broken front perspective view showing a lower portion of the outer frame 11 of the first embodiment. FIG. 45 is a view before attaching the caution sticker 549 to the intrusion prevention wall component 540 of FIG. 44. FIG. 46 is a partially broken rear perspective view showing a lower portion of the outer frame 11 of the first embodiment. FIG. 47 is an exploded perspective view of the curtain plate 510 of the first embodiment on the top surface side. FIG. 48 is a plan view of the curtain plate 510 of the outer frame 11 of the first embodiment. 49 (a) is a front view of the curtain plate 510 of the outer frame 11, and FIG. 49 (b) is a rear view of the curtain plate 510 of the outer frame 11. FIG. 50 is a partial rear view showing the lower hypothalamus side of the pachinko machine 10. FIG. 51 is a partially cutaway perspective view taken along the line HH shown in FIG. 50. FIG. 52 (a) is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the game ball B has entered the game ball allowable space 550, and FIG. 52 (b) shows a state in which the game ball B has not entered the game ball allowable space 550. It is a sectional view. FIG. 53 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a positional relationship between the game ball allowable recess space portion 580 of the inner frame 12 and the enclosure wall portion 543 of the entry prevention wall component 540 of the curtain plate 510.

As shown in FIGS. 44 and 46, the outer frame 11 of the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment has a curtain plate 510 extending in the width direction attached to a portion on the bottom plate material 11b.

As shown in FIGS. 44 to 47, the curtain plate 510 is a bottomed box having an upper opening 521 that is fitted into the inner space between the bottom plate material 11b, the left plate material 11c, and the right plate material 11d of the outer frame 11. It includes a main body portion 520 and a top plate portion 530 that closes the upper opening 521 of the main body portion 520. As shown in FIG. 47, the main body portion 520 is fixed to a portion on the bottom plate member 11b of the outer frame 11. Further, as shown in FIG. 47, the top plate portion 530 is screwed so as to close the upper opening 521 of the main body portion 520 with screws 511.

The main body portion 520 and the top plate portion 530 of the curtain plate 510 are, for example, resin molded products, but may be made of metal or the like.

Further, as shown in FIG. 47, a speaker 522 is arranged inside the main body 520, and the sound or the like from the speaker 522 is transmitted from the sound output unit 523 formed at the lower right front portion of the main body 520. It is output and gives the player a sense of realism due to the sound of the game. As shown in FIG. 47, the sound output unit 523 is provided with a large number of micropores to prevent unauthorized tools from being inserted from the sound output unit 523.

As shown in FIG. 2, the inner frame 12 can be opened and closed on the curtain plate 510 with respect to the outer frame 11 with the opening / closing shaft J1 as the axis.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, not only the game board 30 is attached to the inner frame 12 so that the game area 30a shown in FIG. 8 is located at the opening of the resin base 12a on the back side thereof. As shown in FIG. 3, various control devices (main control device 261 and sub control device 262, payout control device 311 and the like) and the back pack unit 203 are attached, so that the object is heavy. By the way, if there is no gap between the inner frame 12 and the curtain plate 510, if the inner frame 12 is slightly deformed with respect to the opening / closing shaft J1, it may be rubbed during opening / closing to generate an unpleasant noise. Since it cannot be opened and closed, a slight gap (for example, 1 mm or less) is practically required between the inner frame 12 and the curtain plate 510.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 44 and 47, the outer frame 11 pivotally supports the inner frame 12 on the outside of the left end of the top plate portion 530 in the front view of the pachinko machine 10 so as to be openable and closable with the opening / closing shaft J1 as the axis. It is provided with a metal shaft support plate 570. By adopting the metal shaft support plate 570 in this way, the inner frame 12, which is a heavy object, can be opened and closed with reduced bending.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 44 and 47, the outer frame 11 is a metal contact plate 572 in which the right end portion far from the opening / closing shaft J1 abuts on the outside of the right end of the top plate portion 530 at the lower part of the closed inner frame 12. It has. Further, as shown in FIGS. 44 and 47, the curtain plate 510 of the outer frame 11 opens and closes between the metal shaft support plate 570 and the metal contact plate 572 at the right end at the lower part of the inner frame 12 in the closed state. A metal contact plate 572 is provided so that a portion between the shaft J1 and the right end portion contacts.

Further, as shown in FIG. 47, the top plate portion 530 of the curtain plate 510 prevents the entry of unauthorized tools facing the lower portion of the back surface of the closed inner frame 12 extending in the width direction and the upward direction. An intrusion prevention wall component 540 is attached. In this embodiment, the entry prevention wall component 540 is screwed to the top plate portion 530 of the curtain plate 510 by screws 512 as shown in FIG. 47.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 44 to 47, the entry prevention wall component 540 has a width length over the entire inner width of the outer frame 11. That is, the entry prevention wall component 540 covers the entire inner width of the outer frame 11 and extends upward so as to include the metal shaft support plate 570 and the metal contact plate 572 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. is there.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 47, 51 and 52, the entry prevention wall component 540 has a depth interval of at least one game ball B with respect to the lower portion of the back surface of the closed inner frame 12. The back wall portion 541 extending in the width direction of the top plate portion 530 of the curtain plate 510 and the upper end of the back wall portion 541 are oriented toward the front direction (opening direction in the opening / closing direction) of the pachinko machine 10. It is provided with a protruding upper plate 542 that protrudes non-contact with respect to the inner frame 12 and is spaced apart from the top plate portion 530 by at least one game ball B.

That is, as shown in FIGS. 44, 48, 49 (a), 51 and 52, the entry prevention wall component 540 is placed on the top plate portion 530 of the curtain plate 510 with the inner frame 12 closed. It is provided with a game ball allowable space 550 in which the game ball B enters.

As shown in FIG. 52A, the game ball allowable space 550 is a space surrounded by a back wall portion 541, a protruding upper plate 542, and a top plate portion 530 of the curtain plate 510. Further, as shown in FIGS. 44 to 47, the game ball allowable space 550 also allows the game ball B on the metal shaft support plate 570 and the metal contact plate 572 in a state where the inner frame 12 is closed. That is, the game ball allowable space 550 has a space on the metal shaft support plate 570 and the metal contact plate 572 that allows the game ball B on the metal shaft support plate 570 and the metal contact plate 572 to enter, respectively. There is.

As shown in FIG. 45, the metal contact plate 572 is provided with a riding inclined surface 572a that is inclined downward toward the tip side on the tip side, which is the front side of the pachinko machine 10. Further, the inner frame 12 is provided with a guide inclined surface 12c that can come into contact with the riding inclined surface 572a over its lateral width on the closing direction side (rear side) on the lower surface portion thereof. The guide inclined surface 12c may be provided only at the corresponding portion of the inner frame 12 that can come into contact with the metal contact plate 572 of the outer frame 11 when the inner frame 12 is opened and closed.

As shown in FIGS. 47, 51 and 52, the top plate portion 530 of the curtain plate 510 is provided with an inclined surface 531 that is inclined downward toward the front side of the pachinko machine 10 at a location of the game ball allowable space 550. ing. The height of the inclined surface 531 is, for example, 3.5 mm, the base of the inclined surface 531 is, for example, 18.6 mm, and the angle of the inclined surface 531 is, for example, 10.6 degrees, but other values may be used. ..

Further, as shown in FIGS. 44, 47 and 49 (a), the top plate portion 530 is a plurality of connecting the protruding upper plate 542 and the top plate portion 530 of the curtain plate 510 that divide the game ball allowable space 550. Two (two in this embodiment) partition walls 532 are provided at predetermined intervals in the width direction of the entry prevention wall component 540.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 47 and 49 (a), the partition wall 532 is tapered on the front side, which is the side facing the inner frame 12, as compared with the back side thereof. By doing so, when the inner frame 12 is closed, the game ball B located in front of the partition wall 532 on the top plate portion 530 can be guided to the game ball allowable space 550 by the tapered shape of the partition wall 532. it can.

Subsequently, the left end portion of the top plate portion 530 of the curtain plate 510 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 47, a mounting recess 534 to which the connector board 560 is mounted is provided at the left end portion of the top plate portion 530. As shown in FIG. 47, the connector board 560 includes two connector portions 561 and 562. The connector portion 561 on the left side is connected to the wiring to the sub control device 262 (see FIG. 3) arranged on the back side of the inner frame 12 to be opened and closed. The connector portion 562 on the right side is connected to the wiring to the speaker 522 arranged inside the main body portion 520 of the curtain plate 510.

As shown in FIG. 47, the entry prevention wall component 540 is mounted on the top plate portion 530 with the connector board 560 inserted into the mounting recess 534 from above.

As shown in FIG. 48, the connector portion 561 on the left side in FIG. 47 has its connector opening visible in a plan view of the top plate portion 530, and the connector portion 561 is referred to as a sub control device 262 (see FIG. 3). The connector of the wiring of is inserted downward. As shown in FIG. 49 (b), the connector portion 562 on the right side in FIG. 47 has its connector opening visible on the back surface of the curtain plate 510, and the inside of the main body portion 520 of the curtain plate 510 is visible with respect to the connector portion 562. The connector for wiring with the speaker 522 is inserted in the forward direction.

Since the connector portion 561 on the left side is connected to the sub control device 262 (see FIG. 3), the inner frame 12 can be replaced with a new product or the inner frame 12 can be removed from the outer frame 11. This is where it needs to be removed. Therefore, the connector portion 561 on the left side is arranged so as to be visible in the open state of the inner frame 12 as shown in FIG. 44 in order to give priority to visibility from the viewpoint of connection workability and connection reliability. ..

Since the connector portion 562 on the right side is connected to the wiring to the speaker 522 arranged inside the main body portion 520 of the curtain plate 510, it is basically not removed once it is connected, and the inner frame 12 It is irrelevant when exchanging. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 44, the connector portion 562 on the right side is arranged on the back side so as not to get in the way.

As shown in FIG. 47, the entry prevention wall component 540 suggests the existence of the surrounding wall portion 543 surrounding the connector portions 561, 562 of the connector board 560 inserted in the mounting recess 534 and the connector portions 561, 562. It is provided with a seal portion 547.

As shown in FIG. 47, the caution sticker portion 547 has a sticker top surface 548 formed on the top portion on the left end side of the entry prevention wall component 540 and a caution sticker 549 attached to the sticker top surface 548. I have.

The caution sticker 549 is printed with the letters "Caution" and a large arrow to call attention to the presence of the connector portions 561,562. A plate or the like may be used instead of the caution sticker 549.

As shown in FIG. 46, the enclosure wall portion 543 is located in front of the back wall portion 541 and separates the front side of the connector portions 561,562 from the front wall portion 544 and the connector portion 562 when viewed from the rear of the pachinko machine 10. The left side, the right side, and the upper side of the connector portion 561 are separated from each other, and the extending wall portion 545 extending rearward from the front wall portion 544 is provided so as to separate the right side of the connector portion 561.

Further, as shown in FIG. 53, the inner frame 12 is a space portion where the game ball B is allowed to enter at a position facing the enclosure wall portion 543 of the entry prevention wall component 540 in the state where the inner frame 12 is closed. 580 is formed. As shown in FIG. 53, the game ball allowable recess space portion 580 extends from the facing back wall portion 581 of the inner frame 12 facing the entry prevention wall component 540 and the facing back wall portion 581 to the back side, for example. It is provided with a protruding wall surface 582, and the facing back wall portion 581 and the extending wall surface 582 form a space that allows the game ball B. Therefore, even if there is a game ball B in front of the enclosure wall portion 543 on the top plate portion 530, when the inner frame 12 is closed, the game ball B becomes the game ball allowable recess space portion 580 of the inner frame 12. You can enter.

Here, the drawing shows that the game ball B located on the top plate portion 530 of the curtain plate 510 is allowed (entered) in the game ball allowable space 550 of the entry prevention wall component 540 when the inner frame 12 is closed. Will be described using.

First, when the inner frame 12 is opened or closed, the game ball B falls from the inner frame 12 or the like onto the top plate portion 530 of the curtain plate 510, and the game ball B exists on the top plate portion 530 at a location other than the left end. I have something to do.

Then, when the inner frame 12 is closed in a state where the game ball B is present on the top plate portion 530 of the curtain plate 510, the game ball located on the top plate portion 530 at a position other than the left end by the inner frame 12. B is pushed toward the entry prevention wall component 540.

At this time, the game ball B located at the position on the top plate portion 530 goes up the inclined surface 531 of the top plate portion 530 by the boost by the inner frame 12, and is shown in FIGS. 44, 51 and 52 (a). As shown in the above, the player enters the game ball allowable space 550 or approaches the game ball allowable space 550.

Subsequently, when the inner frame 12 is completely closed with respect to the outer frame 11, as shown in FIGS. 51 and 52 (a), a game located at a position on the top plate portion 530 boosted by the inner frame 12. The ball B is finally maintained in the game ball allowable space 550.

As shown in FIG. 52 (a), the game ball B allowed in the game ball allowable space 550 is movable in the depth direction, so that the game ball B is not sandwiched between the inner frame 12 and the entry prevention wall component 540. ..

Further, as shown in FIG. 52A, a metal member 12b that reinforces the inner frame 12 and is grounded is provided at a portion of the inner frame 12 facing the intrusion prevention wall component 540 at the lower portion on the back surface side. Therefore, the game ball B placed in the game ball allowable space 550 comes into contact with the metal member 12b of the inner frame 12, and the electric charge of the charged game ball B can be discharged through the metal member 12b.

Further, since the game ball B allowed in the game ball allowable space 550 is located on the inclined surface 531 as shown in FIG. 52 (a), the game ball B is inclined when the inner frame 12 is opened. Since it goes down the surface 531 and is discharged forward from the top plate portion 530 of the curtain plate 510, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the game ball B continues to accumulate inside the game ball allowable space 550.

The outer frame 11 described above corresponds to the parts to be attached described later, the curtain plate 510 described above corresponds to the first member, the inner frame 12 described above corresponds to the second member, and the top plate portion 530 described above corresponds to the second member. The above-mentioned entry prevention wall component 540 corresponds to the top surface portion, the above-mentioned game ball allowable space 550 corresponds to the game ball allowable space 550 parts, and the above-mentioned back wall portion 541 corresponds to the standing wall portion. The above-mentioned protruding upper plate 542 corresponds to the above-mentioned protruding plate portion, the above-mentioned partition wall 532 corresponds to the partition portion, the above-mentioned metal shaft support plate 570 corresponds to the shaft support portion, and the above-mentioned riding inclined surface 572a. Corresponds to the riding inclined portion, the above-mentioned guide inclined surface 12c corresponds to the inclined portion, the above-mentioned connector portions 561, 562 correspond to the connecting parts, and the above-mentioned enclosure wall portion 543 corresponds to the above-mentioned enclosure portion. The caution seal portion 547 corresponds to the suggestion portion.

As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the inner frame 12 on which the game board 30 for forming the game area 30a into which the game ball is driven is arranged on the front side and the front surface of the inner frame 12 are arranged. A front frame set 14 located on the side, a game ball launching handle 18 arranged at a predetermined position on the front side of the front frame set 14 and operated by the player to launch the game ball, and a player. A launching device 229 that launches a game ball into the game area 30a according to the amount of operation of the game ball launch handle 18 by the player, and the game ball launch handle 18 is a handle portion 242 that is gripped by the player for operation. And a fixed side case portion 240 that extends forward from the front frame set 14 and supports the handle portion 242 on the extending side thereof, and the front frame set 14 launches a game ball in front view of the pachinko machine 10. A large three-dimensional character portion 25 larger than the game ball launching handle 18 is provided in the arrangement area including the arrangement portion of the handle 18, and the large three-dimensional character portion 25 is an outer body body 400 that forms the three-dimensional outer shape of the large three-dimensional character portion 25. The outer body 400 is provided with an insertion notch 402 into which the base end side close to the front frame set 14 of the fixed case 240 is inserted, and a fixed case portion formed in the vicinity of the periphery of the insertion notch 402. A base body portion 404 lower than the extension height of 240, and a projecting body formed in a predetermined region outside the base surface body portion 404 in front view of the pachinko machine 10 and projecting toward the front of the pachinko machine 10. It is equipped with a part 406.

Therefore, the inner frame 12 is provided with a game board 30 that forms a game area 30a on which the game ball is driven on the front side. The front frame set 14 is located on the front side of the inner frame 12. The game ball launch handle 18 is arranged at a predetermined position on the front side of the front frame set 14, and is operated by the player for launching the game ball. The launching device 229 launches the game ball into the game area 30a according to the amount of operation of the game ball launch handle 18 by the player. The front frame set 14 is provided with a large three-dimensional character portion 25 larger than the game ball launch handle 18 in the arrangement area including the arrangement portion of the game ball launch handle 18 in the front view of the pachinko machine 10. The outer body 400 that forms the three-dimensional outer shape of the large three-dimensional character portion 25 has a base end side close to the front frame set 14 of the fixed side case portion 240 of the game ball launch handle 18 inserted into the insertion notch portion 402. A large large three-dimensional character unit 25 including the game ball launch handle 18 can be arranged.

Further, since the base surface body portion 404 of the outer body body 400 is formed at a position near the periphery of the insertion notch portion 402 to be lower than the extension height of the fixed side case portion 240, it hinders the player from grasping the handle portion 242. Never. That is, it is not necessary to change the size of the game ball launch handle 18, the arrangement posture and the arrangement position of the game ball launch handle 18 in the front frame set 14, and the game ball launch handle 18 is significantly larger than the conventional size. There is no problem of deterioration of the operability of the game ball launch handle 18 due to the slack.

Further, the protruding body portion 406 of the outer shape main body 400 is formed in a predetermined region outside the base surface body portion 404 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, so that the protruding body portion 406 protrudes toward the front of the pachinko machine 10. The large three-dimensional character unit 25 can be used, and the degree of freedom in designing the front frame set 14 can be improved. Therefore, it is possible to provide a pachinko machine capable of arranging a large large three-dimensional character unit 25 at 18 locations of the game ball launch handle 18 without impairing the operability of the game ball launch handle 18 and improving the degree of freedom in designing the front frame set 14. it can.

Further, since the back surface side of the outer body body 400 is closed by the mounting base 420, it is possible to prevent fraudulent tools that have entered the inside of the outer body body 400 by fraudulent acts with the mounting base 420, and a large three-dimensional character portion. It is possible to reduce fraudulent activities aimed at 25. Further, since the mounting base 420 is attached to the back surface side of the outer body body 400, the outer body body 400 can be reinforced by the mounting base 420 on the back surface side thereof, and the outer body body 400 can be deformed by applying an improper force. Can be reduced.

Further, the game balls paid out to the player are stored in the upper plate 19 on the front side of the front frame set 14, and are guided toward the ball delivery portion 250 of the front frame set 14. Then, the ball sending unit 250 sends out one game ball at a time to the firing position of the launching device 229 located on the rear surface side of the front frame set 14. Since the covering wall portion 424 of the mounting base 420 covers the ball sending portion 250 of the front frame set 14, an illegal tool is inserted into the large three-dimensional character portion 25 to enter the inner frame 12 from the ball sending portion 250. Actions can be reduced. Further, since the back surface base of the large three-dimensional character portion 25 includes a covering wall portion 424 that covers the ball delivery portion 250, the arrangement of the front frame set 14 including not only the game ball launch handle 18 but also the ball delivery portion 250. A large three-dimensional character portion 25 having a size corresponding to the installation area can be arranged in the front frame set 14.

Further, since the base surface body portion 404 and the projecting body portion 406 located around the vicinity of the game ball launch handle 18 operated by the operator emit light by the first specific portion light emitting portion 430 and the second specific portion light emitting portion 440, this It is possible to provide the player with an effect that the large three-dimensional character unit 25 including the game ball launch handle 18 emits light. For example, in the case of a configuration in which the game ball launch handle 18 itself is made to emit light, the game ball launch handle 18 itself is covered by the player holding the game ball launch handle 18. The player may not notice the light emission, but in the case of the configuration of this embodiment, the large three-dimensional character unit 25 including the game ball launch handle 18 and larger than the game ball launch handle 18 emits light, so that the game is played. It is possible to more reliably inform the player of the light emitting effect on the hand side of the person, and it is possible to effectively suggest the change in the game, the game effect, etc. to the player depending on the light emitting mode of the large three-dimensional character unit 25.

Further, the game ball launching handle 18 is located at the lower part on the front side of the front frame set 14 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. The front frame set 14 side of the disk-shaped member 432 in the projecting body portion 406 of the large three-dimensional character portion 25 is irradiated with the light from the first specific portion light emitting unit 430, and the disk-shaped member facing diagonally upward forward of the pachinko machine 10. Since the 432 emits light, even when the player is playing while looking at the game area 30a, the light emission of the disk-shaped member 432 of the large three-dimensional character unit 25 can be easily captured in the field of view, and is located at the player's hand. It is possible to suggest changes in the game, game effects, and the like by the light emitting mode of the large three-dimensional character unit 25.

Further, the reinforcing mounting base 450 has a circular opening 406a to which the first specific portion light emitting portion 430 is attached, and the first specific portion light emitting portion 430 of the circular opening 406a is opposed to the disk-shaped member 432. Since it is attached to the inner part of the projecting body portion 406, not only the disk-shaped member 432 of the projecting body portion 406 can emit light, but also the projecting body portion 406 of the large three-dimensional character portion 25 is reinforced by the reinforcing mounting base 450. It can be supported, and the strength of the large three-dimensional character unit 25 can be further improved.

Further, when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, a part of the protruding body portion 406 of the large three-dimensional character portion 25 is inserted between the upper plate 19 and the lower plate 15 of the front frame set 14, and is therefore arranged above. Compared to the configuration in which the plate 19 and the lower plate 15 are not inserted, the large three-dimensional character portion 25 can be made larger by the amount of the insertion, and the front frame set 14 can be viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. The space between the upper plate 19 and the lower plate 15 can also be effectively used as an arrangement space for the large three-dimensional character portion 25.

Further, since the inscribed protruding wall portion 425 of the mounting base 420 projects along the inner surface of the outer peripheral body 400 so as to be close to the inner surface of the predetermined end portion of the end portions close to the front frame set 14. Even if a thin member or a thin plate member is illegally inserted between the outer body 400 of the large solid character portion 25 and the mounting base 420, the inscribed protrusion wall portion 425 can prevent the entry, and the large solid It is possible to reduce fraudulent activities through the character unit 25.

Further, the blocking protrusion 19a is provided behind the boundary between the upper plate 19 and the outer body 400 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, and closes the boundary. Therefore, the large three-dimensional character portion 25 and the upper plate 19 Even if a thin member or a thin plate member is illegally entered into the boundary portion, the entry can be prevented by the obstruction protrusion 19a, and fraudulent acts can be performed through the boundary portion between the large three-dimensional character portion 25 and the upper plate 19. Can be reduced.

Further, the upper outer wall portion 407 forms a part of the outer shape of the projecting body portion 406, and is attached to the end portion of the projecting body portion 406 near the front frame set 14. The upper outer wall portion 407 has a recessed portion 408 formed at a predetermined portion thereof. A push button portion 409, which is different from the game ball launch handle 18, is arranged so as to be pushable in the recess portion 408, and is operated by the player. Therefore, since the recessed portion 408 exists in the pressing direction of the push button portion 409, the recessed portion 408 is attempted to illegally insert a thin member or a thin plate member between the push button portion 409 and the protruding wall portion. It is possible to prevent the entry, and it is possible to reduce fraudulent acts through the push button portion 409.

Further, since the upper outer wall portion 407 is provided with a plurality of ribs 410 extending toward the inside of the projecting body portion 406 on the inner surface portion thereof, the player presses the push button portion 409. It is possible to reduce the deformation of the protruding wall portion due to the pressing force of.

Further, an inner frame 12 on which the game board 30 forming the game area 30a into which the game ball is driven is arranged on the front side, and a portion located on the front side of the inner frame 12 and overlapping with the game area 30a in the front view. The front frame set 14 is provided with a front frame set 14 having a window portion 101 in which the game area 30a can be visually recognized, and the front frame set 14 is a predetermined range portion (lower range) of the front side thereof and the peripheral portion of the window portion 101. ) Is provided with a front projecting portion 130 projecting forward, and a long reinforcing rod 180 is provided at a position overlapping the range portion (lower range) in the rear view and near the window portion 101. Since the direction is arranged so as to substantially follow the window portion 101, even if a fraudster forcibly pulls the front protruding portion 130 toward the front, the reinforcing rod 180 provides a front frame close to the pulled portion. It is possible to reduce the forward bending of the set 14 and the window 101, reduce the formation of an illegal game ball passage between the window 101 and the game board 30, and cause the ball to be jammed illegally. Can be reduced.

Further, when the front protrusion 130 includes, for example, an upper plate 19 for storing and guiding the paid-out game ball, a fraudster pretends to operate the upper plate 19 and forcibly pushes the upper plate 19. Even if it is pulled, the elongated reinforcing rod 180 can reduce the occurrence of fraudulent bending, so that there is also an effect of deterring such fraudulent acts that are difficult to detect.

As a result, it is possible to provide a pachinko machine (game machine) capable of reducing fraudulent acts caused by applying an unreasonable force to the front frame set 14.

Further, since the front protruding portion 130 has a shape including a plurality of mountain portions (upper plate 19 and a large three-dimensional character portion 25) in a plan view, a fraudster forcibly pulls the front protruding portion 130 toward the front. In this case, a forward bending force is likely to occur at the boundary between the pulled mountain portion (upper plate 19) and another mountain portion (large three-dimensional character portion 25) adjacent to the upper plate 19. Therefore, the elongated reinforcing rod 180 is placed at a position that overlaps the range portion (lower range) in the rear view of the front frame set 14 and includes a portion adjacent to the upper plate 19 and the large three-dimensional character portion 25. Moreover, since it is arranged at a position close to the window portion 101 so that its longitudinal direction substantially follows the window portion 101, the reinforcing rod is arranged even when the front protruding portion 130 is forcibly pulled toward the front. With 180, it is possible to reduce the forward bending of the boundary portion in the front frame set 14, and it is possible to reduce the formation of an illegal game ball passage between the window portion 101 and the game board 30, and the ball is illegally clogged. It can also be reduced.

Further, one mountain portion of the front protruding portion 130 is an upper plate 19 for storing and guiding the game ball, and the other mountain portion is a game ball launch handle operated by the player to launch the game ball. It is a large three-dimensional character unit 25 that is arranged in the arrangement area of the front frame set 14 including the 18 and is larger than the game ball launch handle 18. Therefore, even when the front frame set 14 in which the upper plate 19 and the large three-dimensional character portion 25 are arranged side by side is adopted, even if the front protruding portion 130 is forcibly pulled toward the front, the reinforcing rod 180 can be used. It is possible to reduce the forward bending of the boundary portion in the front frame set 14, reduce the formation of an illegal game ball passage between the window portion 101 and the game board 30, and cause illegal ball clogging. Can also be reduced.

Further, since a reinforcing plate 60 having a size that substantially covers the range portion (lower range) in the front view of the front frame set 14 is provided separately from the reinforcing rod 180, the front frame is provided. It is possible to reduce the deflection of the range portion (lower range) of the set 14, and also reduce the fraudulent act of illegally melting and penetrating a part of the range portion of the front frame set 14.

Further, the window portion 101 is attached to the back side of the front frame set 14 so as to close the opening 101a formed at a position overlapping the game area 30a in the front view of the front frame set 14 and the opening 101a. It is provided with a glass unit 140 to be used. The lower stopper 170 provided on the front frame set 14 regulates the glass unit 140 attached so as to close the opening 101a from being separated from the opening 101a. Since the reinforcing rod 180 is arranged so as to sandwich the lower stopper 170 with the front frame set 14, the fraudster forcibly pushes the glass unit 140 constituting the window 101 in the back direction. Even if this is the case, the movement of the lower stopper 170 to the back side is suppressed by the reinforcing rod 180, the separation of the glass unit 140 from the opening 101a is suppressed, and the gap between the glass unit 140 and the front frame set 14 is illegal. It is possible to reduce the occurrence of gaps, and it is possible to reduce fraudulent acts in which small fraudulent tools enter through the gaps.

Further, even when the upper plate 19 or the like is charged by contact with the upper plate 19 of the front protruding portion 130, the reinforcing rod 180 is a metal member and is electrically connected to the grounded reinforcing plate 60. Since they are connected, they can be electrostatically shielded by a reinforcing plate 60 or a metal reinforcing rod 180, and are located on the inner frame 12 located on the back side of the front frame set 14 or on the back side of the inner frame 12. It is possible to reduce the occurrence of electrostatic induction on the control board (for example, the main control board 261a) close to the upper plate 19, and it is possible to reduce the malfunction due to the noise of the control board.

Further, the elongated reinforcing rod 180 has an elongated opposed elongated portion 180a facing the front frame set 14 and an extension extending from the opposed elongated portion 180a in the front direction or the rear direction of the front frame set 14. Since the portion 180b is provided, the reinforcing rod 180 can be made long but has excellent rigidity. Further, since various parts and the like are planned to be arranged in the vicinity of the window portion 101 of the front frame set 14, it is difficult to secure a large empty space for the reinforcing structure. The shape-shaped reinforcing rod 180 can be arranged in a small space in the front frame set 14, and the front frame can be arranged while reducing fraudulent acts caused by applying an illegal force to the window 101 or its peripheral portion. The burden of design change of the peripheral parts of the window portion 101 of the set 14 can be suppressed to a low level.

Further, the front frame set 14 is attached so that the ball plate payout passage component 190 having the payout passage portion 191 for guiding the paid out game ball to the upper plate 19 covers at least a part of the elongated reinforcing rod 180. Therefore, for example, even if the front frame set 14 is opened with respect to the inner frame 12, at least a part of the elongated reinforcing rod 180 is hidden by the ball dish payout passage part 190, and the ball dish The reinforcing rod 180 cannot be removed unless the payout passage component 190 is removed, and unauthorized removal of the reinforcing rod 180 can be reduced. Further, if the ball plate payout passage part 190 is illegally removed, the game ball is not guided to the upper plate 19 because there is no ball plate payout passage part 190, and the fraudster receives the payout of the game ball. Can't.

Further, the inner frame 12 on which the game board 30 forming the game area 30a into which the game ball is driven is arranged on the front side, and the inner frame 12 are supported so as to be openable and closable, and the game area is viewed from the front. A front frame set 14 having a window portion 101 in which the game area 30a can be visually recognized is provided at a position overlapping the game area 30a, and the window portion 101 is formed at a position overlapping the game area 30a in the front view of the front frame set 14. The opening 101a, the glass unit 140 attached to the back side of the front frame set 14 so as to close the opening 101a, and the glass unit with the right end vertical axis as the rotation axis in the rear view of the front frame set 14. The front frame set 14 includes a unit support portion 150 that rotatably supports the 140, and the lower portion of the glass unit 140 rides on the front frame set 14 when the glass unit 140 is rotated around the rotation axis and attached to the opening 101a. It is provided with a riding guide unit 192 that guides the glass unit 140 to the opening 101a.

Therefore, for example, when the shaft portion of the unit support portion 150 of the glass unit 140 is scraped due to aging or the like, or the glass unit 140 used over time is reused, a slight deviation of the rotation axis occurs. When the glass unit 140 is rotated around the rotation axis and attached to the opening 101a, the lower portion of the glass unit 140 rides on the riding guide portion 192 of the front frame set 14, and the glass unit 140 opens. Since the glass unit 140 is guided to the opening 101a, the glass unit 140 can be easily guided to the opening 101a even when the movable axis is displaced in this way.

Further, even if the glass unit 140 is closed to the front frame set 14 without knowing that the above-mentioned rotation axis deviation has occurred, the lower portion of the glass unit 140 rides on the riding guide portion 192 of the front frame set 14, and the said. Since the glass unit 140 is guided to the opening 101a, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the glass unit 140 collides with a place other than the opening 101a of the front frame set 14 (a place where collision is not planned), and the front frame set 14 and the front frame set 14 and the like. Damage to the glass unit 140 can be reduced.

As a result, it is possible to provide a pachinko machine (game machine) that is excellent in workability for attaching the glass unit 140 to the front frame set 14 and can reduce damage to parts when the glass unit 140 is attached to the front frame set 14.

Further, since the ascending inclined portion 193 of the riding guide portion 192 is arranged at the lower peripheral portion around the opening 101a of the front frame set 14 and has an ascending slope toward the opening 101a, the lower portion of the glass unit 140 is ascended. The glass unit 140 can be guided to the opening 101a by riding on the portion 193, and the glass unit 140 in which the rotation axis is displaced can be smoothly guided to the opening 101a.

Further, the out port 36 provided at the lower portion of the game area 30a of the game board 30 collects the game ball and discharges it to the back side of the game board 30. In the state of being attached to the opening 101a of the glass unit 140, the peripheral edge of the glass unit 140 is in contact with the annular recessed region 102 formed as a recess in the peripheral portion of the opening 101a on the back side of the front frame set 14. Get in touch. The riding guide portion 192 is provided at a lower portion of the peripheral portion of the annular recess region portion 102 in the rear view of the front frame set 14, and the upper portion of the ascending inclined portion 193 is the annular recess region in the vertical cross-sectional view of the lower portion. It protrudes upward from the lower wall portion 102a of the portion 102, and at the end of the ascending inclined portion 193 on the opening 101a side, from the lower wall portion 102a of the annular recessed region portion 102 to the top 193a of the ascending inclined portion 193. Since the wall portion 194 having a height of 194 is formed, the fraudster puts the fraudulent tool into the opening 101a lower part of the front frame set 14 for the purpose of allowing the fine fraudulent tool to enter the out port 36 of the game board 30. Even if an illegal entry is made between the glass unit 140 and the glass unit 140, the entry of the illegal tool can be reduced by the wall portion 194.

Further, in the ascending inclined portion 193, a plurality of ribs 195 projecting from the back surface side of the wall portion 194 are arranged side by side at intervals in the width direction of the wall portion 194, and the upper portions of the plurality of ribs 195 are each arranged side by side. Is an ascending slope toward the opening 101a, so that the lower portion of the glass unit 140 can ride on the ascending slope portion of the upper portion of the plurality of ribs 195 to guide the glass unit 140 to the opening 101a, and the wall. Since a plurality of ribs 195 are arranged side by side on the back side of the part 194, the strength of the wall part 194 can be ensured, and an illegal tool is pressed against the front side of the wall part 194 to forcibly enter. It is possible to reduce fraudulent activities.

Further, a front projecting portion 130 projecting forward is provided on the front side of the front frame set 14 and at a predetermined range portion (lower range) of the peripheral portions of the window portion 101. The elongated reinforcing rod 180 is arranged at a position overlapping the range portion and close to the window portion 101 in the rear view of the front frame set 14 so that the longitudinal direction thereof substantially follows the window portion 101. Since it is provided, even if an unauthorized person forcibly pulls the front protrusion 130 toward you, the reinforcing rod 180 causes the front frame set 14 and the window 101 to bend forward near the pulled portion. It can be reduced, it is possible to reduce the formation of an illegal game ball passage between the window portion 101 and the game board 30, and it is also possible to reduce the occurrence of illegal ball clogging.

Further, the ball plate payout passage component 190 having the payout passage portion 191 for guiding the paid out game ball to the upper plate 19 covers at least a part of the reinforcing rod 180 on the back side of the front frame set 14. Since it is attached, for example, even if the front frame set 14 is opened to the inner frame 12, at least a part of the elongated reinforcing rod 180 is hidden by the ball plate payout passage part 190, and the ball. The reinforcing rod 180 cannot be removed unless the dish payout passage component 190 is removed, and unauthorized removal of the reinforcing rod 180 can be reduced. Further, if the ball plate payout passage part 190 is illegally removed, the game ball is not guided to the upper plate 19 because there is no ball plate payout passage part 190, and the fraudster receives the payout of the game ball. Can't.

Further, since the ride-on guide portion 192 is provided at the upper portion of the ball plate payout passage part 190, the ball plate payout passage part 190 can be effectively used as a guide means to the opening 101a of the glass unit 140. It is possible, and there is no need to use the ride-on guide unit 192 as a separate part.

As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the outer frame 11 that forms the outer shell of the pachinko machine 10 and is fixed to the game island of the game field, and the bottom plate material 11b of the outer frame 11 The curtain plate 510 is provided with a curtain plate 510 provided over the width direction, and an inner frame 12 that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 11 on the curtain plate 510. The curtain plate 510 is one of the closed inner frames 12. An approach that extends in the width direction and the upward direction at a position that is on the closing direction side of the inner frame 12 and faces the lower part of the back surface of the closed inner frame 12 with respect to the top plate portion 530 whose portion is located above. The prevention wall component 540 is provided, and the entry prevention wall component 540 is provided with a game ball allowable space 550 into which the game ball B on the top plate portion 530 of the curtain plate 510 is inserted in a state where the inner frame 12 is closed.

Therefore, even if the inner frame 12 is closed while the game ball B is present on the top plate portion 530 of the curtain plate 510, the game ball B enters the game ball allowable space 550, so that the game is played when the inner frame 12 is closed. The ball B is not sandwiched between the inner frame 12 and the entry prevention wall component 540, and it is possible to reduce damage to the inner frame 12 or the entry prevention wall component 540 due to the sandwiching of the game ball B. Further, even if an attempt is made to insert an illegal tool through the gap between the inner frame 12 and the top plate portion 530 of the curtain plate 510, the entry prevention wall component 540 can prevent the entry, and the gap between the inner frame 12 and the curtain plate 510. It is possible to reduce the invasion of fraudulent equipment from.

Further, in a state where the inner frame 12 is closed with respect to the outer frame 11, a rigid rod-shaped member is inserted between the inner frame 12 and the curtain plate 510, and the inner frame 12 is illegally lifted by the principle of the lever or the like. There is concern about fraudulent acts of inserting fraudulent tools into the gap, but since the inner frame 12 is closed by the outer frame 11, the maximum lifting height of the inner frame 12 is, for example, about 2 to 3 mm. On the other hand, since the game ball allowable space 550 of the entry prevention wall component 540 is large enough to accommodate the game ball B, the height of the entry prevention wall component 540 is at least the diameter of the game ball B (for example, 11 mm). ), And even if the inner frame 12 is illegally lifted and an illegal tool is inserted through the gap between the inner frame 12 and the top plate portion 530 of the curtain plate 510, the entry prevention wall component 540 allows the entry. It is possible to prevent the entry of illegal tools from the gap between the inner frame 12 and the curtain plate 510.

As a result, it is possible to provide the pachinko machine 10 which can reduce the entry of illegal tools from the gap between the inner frame 12 and the curtain plate 510 and can reduce the damage caused by the pinching of the game ball B. Further, it is conceivable to improve the dimensional accuracy between the inner frame 12 and the outer frame 11 so that a gap is not generated between the inner frame 12 and the outer frame 11 even if an illegal act is performed, but this not only increases the cost but also increases the cost. If any distortion occurs, the opening and closing of the inner frame 12 will be hindered. On the other hand, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, since fraud can be prevented even if the inner frame 12 and the outer frame 11 have a margin, it is not necessary to increase the dimensional accuracy more than necessary, and the dimensional accuracy is not required. High cost due to improvement can be reduced.

Further, the outer frame 11 is provided with a metal shaft support plate 570 that pivotally supports the inner frame 12 on the left end side of the top plate portion 530 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, and is provided on the right end side of the top plate portion 530. The metal shaft support plate 570 is provided with a metal contact plate 572 that is in contact with the end portion far from the metal shaft support plate 570 at the lower part of the closed inner frame 12, and the entry prevention wall component 540 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10. The outer frame 11 extends over the entire inner width and extends upward so as to include the metal contact plate 572, and the game ball allowable space 550 is the metal shaft support plate 570 and the metal contact with the inner frame 12 closed. The game ball B on the contact plate 572 is also allowed. Therefore, when the inner frame 12 is closed with the metal shaft support plate 570 as the rotation axis, the end portion of the inner frame 12 far from the metal shaft support plate 570 comes into contact with the metal contact plate 572 of the curtain plate 510. Therefore, wear deterioration of the curtain plate 510 can be reduced. For example, the metal contact plate 572 may be made of a member (for example, a metal member) that is more wear resistant than the top plate portion 530. Further, since the entry prevention wall component 540 is formed over the entire inner width of the outer frame 11, it is possible to prevent unauthorized tools from entering through the gap between the inner frame 12 and the curtain plate 510. Further, since the game ball allowable space 550 also allows the game ball B on the metal shaft support plate 570 and the metal contact plate 572 with the inner frame 12 closed, the top plate portion 530, the metal shaft support plate 570, and the metal Even if the inner frame 12 is closed while the game balls B are present on the contact plate 572, these game balls B can enter the game ball allowable space 550, and the top plate portion 530 and the metal shaft support plate 570 can enter. And the game ball B on the metal contact plate 572 can be reduced from falling and accumulating on the back side of the game machine.

Further, the metal contact plate 572 is provided with a riding inclined surface 572a inclined downward toward the tip side on the tip side, which is the front side of the pachinko machine 10, and the inner frame 12 is far from the opening / closing shaft J1 in the front view. Since the guide inclined surface 12c that can come into contact with the riding inclined surface 572a is provided on the closing direction side (rear side) at the right end portion, the inner frame 12 is when the inner frame 12 is closed to the outer frame 11. Since the guide inclined surface 12c of the above is guided onto the riding inclined surface 572a of the curtain plate 510 and the inner frame 12 is closed, the inner frame 12 can be smoothly closed to the outer frame 11.

Further, since the entry prevention wall component 540 includes an enclosure wall portion 543 that surrounds the connector portions 561, 562 arranged on the curtain plate 510, and a caution seal portion 547 that suggests the existence of the connector portions 561, 562. By looking at the caution seal portion 547 of the intrusion prevention wall component 540, the operator can find the connector portion 561,562 in the enclosure wall portion 543 that surrounds the connector portion 561,562 arranged on the curtain plate 510. It can be noticed that when the inner frame 12 is closed to the outer frame 11, the work can be performed while being careful not to damage the connector portions 561, 562 and the like.

Further, since the inclined surface 531 at the position of the game ball allowable space 550 in the top plate portion 530 of the curtain plate 510 is inclined downward toward the front side of the pachinko machine 10, it has entered the game ball allowable space 550. When the inner frame 12 is opened, the game ball B is automatically discharged to the front side of the pachinko machine 10 by its inclined surface 531. Therefore, the accumulation of the game ball B in the game ball allowable space 550 can be eliminated.

Further, the entry prevention wall component 540 is provided on the top plate portion 530 of the curtain plate 510, which is erected at a depth interval of at least one game ball B with respect to the lower portion of the back surface of the inner frame 12 in the closed state. A back wall portion 541 extending in the width direction and a top plate portion 530 protruding from the back wall portion 541 in a non-contact manner with respect to the inner frame 12 toward the front direction (opening direction in the opening / closing direction) of the pachinko machine 10. On the other hand, a protruding upper plate 542 with a height interval of at least one of the game balls B is provided, and the game ball allowable space 550 includes a back wall portion 541, a protruding upper plate 542, and a top plate portion 530 of the curtain plate 510. It is a space surrounded by. Therefore, even if the inner frame 12 is vigorously closed, the game ball B on the top plate portion 530 of the curtain plate 510 is hit by the protruding upper plate 542 and can be stopped in the game ball allowable space 550. That is, the game ball B on the top plate portion 530 of the curtain plate 510 can be in a state of entering the game ball allowable space 550 without jumping over the entry prevention wall component 540. Further, since the protruding upper plate 542 is directed toward the inner frame 12 at the upper part of the back wall portion 541, it is difficult to allow an illegal tool to enter between the tip of the protruding upper plate 542 and the inner frame 12. , The entry of illegal tools from the gap between the inner frame 12 and the curtain plate 510 can be further reduced.

Further, a plurality of partition walls 532 (two in this embodiment) divide the game ball allowable space 550 and connect the protruding upper plate 542 and the top plate portion 530 of the curtain plate 510 to prevent entry. The wall parts 540 are provided at predetermined intervals in the width direction. Therefore, since the projecting upper plate 542 and the top plate portion 530 of the curtain plate 510 are connected by a plurality of (two) partition walls 532, the entry prevention wall is formed by applying a large force to the entry prevention wall component 540. It is possible to reduce bending of the component 540 to create an irregular gap.

Further, since the partition wall 532 is tapered on the front side, which is the side facing the inner frame 12, even if the game ball B on the top plate portion 530 of the curtain plate 510 is exactly located on the partition wall 532. , The game ball B can be distributed to the left and right by the tapered portion thereof, and it is possible to reduce the possibility of sandwiching the game ball B between the partition wall 532 and the inner frame 12.

Further, an outer frame 11 that forms the outer shell of the pachinko machine 10 and is fixed to the game island of the game hall, a curtain plate 510 provided over the width direction on the bottom plate material 11b of the outer frame 11, and this curtain. An inner frame 12 that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 11 on the plate 510 is provided, and the curtain plate 510 has an inner frame with respect to a top plate portion 530 in which a part of the closed inner frame 12 is located above. At a position on the closing direction side of the 12 facing the lower portion of the back surface of the closed inner frame 12, an entry prevention wall component 540 extending in the width direction and the upward direction is provided, and the top plate portion 530 of the curtain plate 510 is provided. The entry prevention wall component 540 is located on the front side of the entry prevention wall component 540 so that the game ball B on the top plate portion 530 of the curtain plate 510 rides on the entry prevention wall component 540 when the inner frame 12 is closed. It is provided with an ascending guide inclined surface 533 that guides ascending to a height on the upper side of the above.

Therefore, even if the inner frame 12 is closed while the game ball B is present on the top plate portion 530 of the curtain plate 510, the game ball B reaches the upper half height of the entry prevention wall component 540 by the ascending guide inclined surface 533. Since the player is guided up and rides on the entry prevention wall component 540, the game ball B is not sandwiched between the inner frame 12 and the entry prevention wall component 540 when the inner frame 12 is closed, and the game ball B is sandwiched. It is possible to reduce damage to the inner frame 12 or the intrusion prevention wall component 540. Further, even if an illegal tool is inserted through the gap between the inner frame 12 and the curtain plate 510, the illegal tool is in the middle of the upper side of the entry prevention wall component 540 along the ascending guide inclined surface 533 of the top plate portion 530 of the curtain plate 510. Since the tip of the fraudulent tool hits the entry prevention wall component 540 at a height in the middle of the upper part, the entry prevention wall component 540 can prevent the entry, and the inner frame 12 and the curtain plate 510 can be prevented from entering. It is possible to reduce the entry of fraudulent equipment through the gap between the two.

Further, in a state where the inner frame 12 is closed with respect to the outer frame 11, a rigid rod-shaped member is inserted between the inner frame 12 and the curtain plate 510, and the inner frame 12 is illegally lifted by the principle of the lever or the like. There is concern about fraudulent acts of inserting fraudulent tools into the gap, but since the inner frame 12 is closed by the outer frame 11, the maximum lifting height of the inner frame 12 is, for example, about 2 to 3 mm. On the other hand, the height of the entry prevention wall component 540 can be set to the diameter of the game ball B (for example, 11 mm) by providing the ascending guide inclined surface 533 on the top plate portion 530 of the curtain plate 510. Even if the inner frame 12 is illegally lifted and an attempt is made to insert an illegal tool through the gap between the inner frame 12 and the curtain plate 510, the upper side of the entry prevention wall component 540 can prevent the entry, and the inner frame 12 and the inner frame 12 It is possible to reduce the entry of illegal tools from the gap with the curtain plate 510.

As a result, it is possible to provide the pachinko machine 10 which can reduce the entry of illegal tools from the gap between the inner frame 12 and the curtain plate 510 and can reduce the damage caused by the pinching of the game ball B. Further, it is conceivable to improve the dimensional accuracy between the inner frame 12 and the outer frame 11 so that a gap is not generated between the inner frame 12 and the outer frame 11 even if an illegal act is performed, but this not only increases the cost but also increases the cost. If any distortion occurs, the opening and closing of the inner frame 12 will be hindered. On the other hand, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, since fraud can be prevented even if the inner frame 12 and the outer frame 11 have a margin, it is not necessary to increase the dimensional accuracy more than necessary, and the dimensional accuracy is not required. High cost due to improvement can be reduced.

Further, the entry prevention wall component 540 is provided with an upper inclined surface 543 that is inclined downward toward the front side of the pachinko machine 10 at a position on the upper surface close to the ascending guide inclined surface 533 to prevent entry. When the inner frame 12 is opened, the game ball B riding on the wall component 540 is automatically discharged to the front side of the pachinko machine 10 by its upper inclined surface 543, so that the game ball B to the upper surface of the intrusion prevention wall component 540. The accumulation of B can be eliminated.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and may have another configuration that exhibits the same effect, and can be modified and implemented as follows, for example.

<1> In the above-described embodiment, the outer body 400 of the large three-dimensional character portion 25 is configured to include an insertion notch portion 402 into which a part of the fixed side case portion 240 of the game ball launch handle 18 is inserted. Even if the game ball launch handle 18 is attached to the attachment point on the outer surface of the outer body 400, and a wiring hole for passing the wiring of the game ball launch handle 18 is formed in a part of the attachment point. Good.

<2> In the above-described embodiment, the front frame set 14 includes the game ball launch handle 18, but the inner frame 12 includes the game ball launch handle 18, and the front frame set 14 has the game of the inner frame 12. A configuration may be adopted in which the inner frame 12 can be opened and closed without contacting the ball launch handle 18. For example, the front frame set 14 may include a notch and a relief opening formed so as not to come into contact with the game ball launching handle 18 of the inner frame 12 when the inner frame 12 is opened and closed. ..

<2> In the above-described embodiment, the rotary game ball launching handle 18 is described as an example of the operation unit, but the push button type game ball launch operation unit and the slide lever type game ball are described. Various operation units such as a launch operation unit and a joystick-type game ball launch operation unit may be adopted, and a large three-dimensional character unit 25 including these operation units may be arranged.

<3> In the above-described embodiment, the insertion notch 402 as the insertion portion uses a molding die such that the insertion notch 402 is formed at the same time in the resin molding step of the outer body 400. The insertion notch portion 402 may be formed by notching the outer body body 400 after molding it with resin.

<4> In the above-described embodiment, the insertion notch portion 402 is described as an example of the insertion portion, but an insertion through hole may be adopted instead of such an insertion notch portion 402.

<5> In the above-described embodiment, both the base surface body portion 404 and the projecting body portion 406 can emit light, but only one of the base surface body portion 404 or the projecting body portion 406 may emit light.

<6> In the above-described embodiment, a part of the reinforcing rod 180 is arranged so as to be visible from the back side of the front frame set 14, but it may be provided inside the front frame set 14. In the embodiment, the reinforcing rod 180 has a shape having a refracting portion 182 that bends gently, but it may have a refracting portion that bends sharply, or it may have a straight shape when viewed from the rear.

<7> In the above-described embodiment, the game ball allowable space 350 is formed in a portion other than the surrounding wall portion 543 in the entry prevention wall component 340, but the arrangement portion in the top plate portion 530 of the connector board 560 is located in the back. It may be shifted to the side so that the game ball allowable space 350 is formed at all the locations of the entry prevention wall component 340. Further, the inner frame 12 forms a game ball allowable recess space portion 580 at a position facing the enclosure wall portion 543 of the entry prevention wall component 340, but covers the entire width range of the lower portion on the back side of the inner frame 12. The game ball allowable recess space portion 580 may be formed, and the entry prevention wall component 340 may form the front wall portion 544 over the entire range thereof.

<8> In the above-described embodiment, the front frame set 14 includes an upper plate 19 and a lower plate 15, so that a part of the large three-dimensional character portion 25 is inserted between the upper plate 19 and the lower plate 15. Although the large three-dimensional character portion 25 is arranged, the large three-dimensional character portion is provided on the front frame set 14 having only the upper plate 19 or only the lower plate 15 instead of having both the upper plate 19 and the lower plate 15. 25 may be arranged. For example, when only the upper plate 19 is used, a part of the large three-dimensional character portion 25 is viewed from the front of the front frame set 14 and is located below (or above, or above) the upper plate 19 in the front frame set 14. It may be arranged in the lower position). Further, when only the lower plate 15 is used, a part of the large three-dimensional character portion 25 is in the upper position (or lower position or upper position) of the lower plate 15 in the front frame set 14 when viewed from the front of the front frame set 14. And lower position). Further, the plurality of dish portions is not limited to the upper dish 19 and the lower dish 15 of the embodiment, but may be applied to various dish portions, and may be applied to at least one of the upper and lower positions of the dish portion. A part of the large three-dimensional character unit 25 may be arranged.

<9> In the above-described embodiment, the present invention may be implemented on various types of gaming machines (for example, first-class, third-class, etc.), or on pachinko machines of a type different from the above-described embodiment. May be good. For example, once a jackpot is hit, a pachinko machine (commonly known as a two-time right item, a three-time right item) that raises the expected value of the jackpot until multiple times (for example, two or three times) a big hit state occurs. It may be carried out as.). Further, after the jackpot symbol is displayed, the pachinko machine may be put into a specific gaming state on condition that a ball is won in a predetermined area. Further, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a specific gaming state when the ball enters a predetermined winning opening. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, it may be implemented as various game machines such as an arrange ball type pachinko machine, a sparrow ball, a so-called pachinko machine and a slot machine.

As a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, a variable display means for displaying a variable display of a symbol sequence composed of a plurality of symbols and then confirming the symbol is provided, and a handle for launching a ball can be used. Some are not equipped. In this case, after a predetermined amount of game balls are thrown in based on a predetermined operation (button operation), the symbol variation is started due to, for example, the operation of the operation lever, and for example, due to the operation of the stop button or a predetermined amount. As time passes, the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped, and a jackpot state that is advantageous to the player is generated on the condition that the confirmed symbol at the time of the stop is the so-called jackpot symbol, and the player is given a lower saucer. A large number of balls are paid out.

The present specification also discloses the following inventions relating to game machines.

<First task>
Conventionally, a pachinko machine is a typical example of a game machine. This pachinko machine has, for example, an outer frame installed in an island facility, an inner frame attached to the outer frame so as to be openable and closable, and a game area attached to the inner frame into which a game ball is driven. A glass frame provided on the front side of the inner frame and in the upper and middle parts excluding the lower part, which is provided with a game board on the side and a viewing window in which the game area can be visually recognized, and a lower position of the glass frame. It also has a countersunk panel arranged on the front side of the inner frame and at the lower part.

The plate panel is provided with a plate portion on the upper side thereof over substantially the entire width, which stores the paid-out game balls and guides them to the game ball launching device. In addition, this plate panel is provided with a launch handle operated by the player at the lower right corner thereof, and the game ball is launched into the game area of the game board with a strength corresponding to the amount of the launch handle operated by the player. (For example, see Patent Document: Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2009-284946 (pages 4-5, Fig. 1-2)).

However, in the case of the conventional example having such a configuration, there are the following problems.
That is, in the conventional pachinko machine, for example, since the launch handle is arranged at the lower right corner of the plate panel, it is not possible to dispose a large three-dimensional decoration at the location where the launch handle is arranged. ..

In addition, the size of the launch handle, the arrangement posture on the plate panel, the arrangement position, and the like are determined so that the player can easily operate the handle. Therefore, it is not preferable to make the launch handle itself significantly larger than the conventional size because it causes a decrease in operability.

Furthermore, since the saucer is located near the launch handle from the upper side to the left side when viewed from the front of the game machine, there is no space between the saucer and the launch handle, and the saucer and the launch handle are launched. It is also not possible to place a large three-dimensional decoration between the handle and the handle.

In this way, it is said that the degree of freedom in designing the front frame (for example, the plate panel) of the game machine is limited because a large three-dimensional decoration cannot be arranged at the launch handle of the plate panel when viewed from the front of the game machine. There's a problem.

The following invention has been made in view of such circumstances. For example, a large three-dimensional ornament can be arranged at the launch handle without impairing the operability of the launch handle, and the degree of freedom in designing the front frame is high. The purpose is to provide a game machine that can improve.

(A0) An operation unit operated by a player for launching a game ball, which is arranged at a predetermined position on the front side of the game machine.
A game area in which a game ball is driven in response to an operation of the operation unit by the player,
In a game machine equipped with
The operation unit includes a contact unit that the player touches to operate.
It is provided with an outer body part that forms a three-dimensional outer shape of a three-dimensional decoration that is larger than the operation part.
The outer body portion
When viewed from the front of the gaming machine, a base surface region portion formed on the gaming region side of the periphery of the contact portion and a base surface region portion.
A projecting region portion formed between the base surface region portion and the gaming region in the front view of the gaming machine and protruding toward the front of the gaming machine from the base surface region portion.
And to prepare
It is characterized in that the three-dimensional outer shape of the three-dimensional decoration is formed by using the base surface region portion and the protruding region portion.

According to the invention described in (A0) above, the operation unit is arranged at a predetermined position on the front surface side of the game machine, and the contact portion of the operation unit is contacted by the player for launching the game ball. Be manipulated. A game ball is launched into the game area in response to the operation of the operation unit by the player. The outer body part that forms the three-dimensional outer shape of the three-dimensional decoration that is larger than the operation part is the base surface area part formed on the game area side of the periphery of the contact part in the front view of the game machine, and the game machine. The three-dimensional outer shape of the three-dimensional decoration is formed by using the projecting region portion formed between the base surface region portion and the game region in front view and protruding from the base surface region portion toward the front of the game machine. Is formed, so that a large three-dimensional decoration including an operation part can be arranged.

Further, since the base surface region portion of the outer body portion is formed on the game region side of the periphery of the contact portion when viewed from the front of the game machine, the contact of the contact portion by the player can be ensured.

Further, since the protruding region portion of the outer body portion is formed between the base surface region portion and the game region when viewed from the front of the game machine, the protruding region portion protrudes from the base surface region portion toward the front of the game machine. , It can be a large three-dimensional decoration, and the degree of freedom in designing the front frame can be improved.

It is provided with a frame body in which game parts for forming a game area in which a game ball is driven are arranged on the front side, and a front frame located on the front side of the frame body, and the operation unit is the front frame or the front frame. It may be configured to be provided in the frame. For example, in a configuration in which an operation portion is provided on the frame body, the front frame is provided with a notch portion and a relief opening formed so as not to come into contact with the operation portion of the frame body when opening and closing the frame body. Can be mentioned.

Further, examples of the operation unit include operation units such as a lever type, a touch type, and a button type. Further, the operation unit includes a grip portion that is gripped by the player for operation as a contact portion, and a support portion that extends to the front of the game machine and supports the grip portion on the extending side thereof. It may be a thing. Further, the support portion may be in various directions such as an upward direction, a downward direction, and an oblique direction as a direction other than the front direction of the game machine.

Further, the three-dimensional decoration may be provided, for example, in the arrangement area including the arrangement portion of the operation portion in the front frame in the front view of the game machine. Further, the outer body portion is lower than the extension height of the support portion formed in the insertion portion where the base end side close to the front frame of the support portion of the operation portion is inserted and the peripheral vicinity of the insertion portion. It may be a base surface region portion and a protruding region portion formed in a predetermined region outside the base surface region portion in the front view of the game machine and projecting toward the front of the game machine.

Further, the operation unit may be a part operated by the player for adjusting the firing force of the game ball, or may be a movable part that is movable for launching the game ball.

Further, the three-dimensional decoration may be arranged so that at least a part thereof rests on the operation unit in a front view (or overlaps, is located, or belongs to). Further, when the three-dimensional decoration is larger than the operation unit while the three-dimensional decoration is visually recognized, for example, the outermost shape of the three-dimensional decoration is longer than that of the operation unit, or the three-dimensional decoration is In some cases, the area and volume are larger than those of the operation unit.

(A1) A frame body in which game parts for forming a game area in which a game ball is driven are arranged on the front side, and
A front frame located on the front side of the frame body and
An operation unit operated by a player for launching a game ball, which is arranged at a predetermined position on the front side of the front frame, and
A game ball launching device that launches a game ball into the game area according to the amount of operation of the operation unit by the player.
In a game machine equipped with
The operation portion includes a grip portion that is gripped by the player for operation, and a support portion that extends forward from the front frame and supports the grip portion on the extending side thereof.
The front frame is provided with a three-dimensional decoration larger than the operation portion in the arrangement area including the arrangement portion of the operation portion in the front view of the game machine.
The three-dimensional ornament includes an outer body portion that forms a three-dimensional outer shape of the three-dimensional ornament.
The outer body portion
The inserted portion into which the base end side of the support portion close to the front frame is inserted, and the inserted portion.
A base surface region portion formed in the vicinity of the periphery of the insertion portion and having a height lower than the extension height of the support portion,
A projecting region portion formed in a predetermined region outside the base surface region portion in the front view of the gaming machine and projecting toward the front of the gaming machine,
A game machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the invention described in (A1) above, the frame body is provided with game parts that form a game area on which a game ball is driven on the front side. The front frame is located on the front side of the frame body. The operation unit is arranged at a predetermined position on the front side of the front frame, and is operated by the player for launching the game ball. The game ball launching device launches a game ball into the game area according to the amount of operation of the operation unit by the player. The front frame is provided with a three-dimensional decoration larger than the operation portion in the arrangement area including the arrangement portion of the operation portion in the front view of the game machine. The outer body part that forms the three-dimensional outer shape of this three-dimensional decoration has a base end side close to the front frame of the support part of the operation part inserted into the inserted part, so that a large three-dimensional decoration including the operation part is inserted. Objects can be arranged.

Further, since the base surface region portion of the outer body portion is formed at a portion near the periphery of the inserted portion to be lower than the extension height of the support portion, it does not interfere with the gripping of the grip portion by the player. That is, it is not necessary to change the size of the operation unit, the arrangement posture and the arrangement position on the front frame of the operation unit, and the operability of the operation unit is caused by making the operation unit significantly larger than the conventional size. There is no problem of deterioration of.

Further, since the protruding region portion of the outer body portion is formed so as to project toward the front of the gaming machine in a predetermined region outside the base surface region portion when viewed from the front of the gaming machine, it is a large three-dimensional decoration. Objects can be arranged, and the degree of freedom in designing the front frame can be improved. Therefore, it is possible to provide a game machine capable of arranging a large three-dimensional ornament at the operation portion without impairing the operability of the operation portion and improving the degree of freedom in designing the front frame.

(A2) In the gaming machine according to (A1) above,
The outer body portion includes a back surface base portion attached to the back surface side so as to close the space on the back surface side thereof.
A gaming machine characterized in that the back surface base portion has a base insertion hole at a position corresponding to the insertion portion and is attached to the front surface side of the front surface frame.

According to the invention described in (A2) above, the back surface side of the outer body portion is closed by the back surface base portion, so that the fraudulent tool that has entered the inside of the outer body portion by fraudulent activity is blocked by the back surface base portion. It can be prevented and cheating aimed at three-dimensional decorations can be reduced. Further, since the back surface base portion is attached to the back surface side of the outer body portion, the outer body portion can be reinforced by the back surface base portion on the back surface side thereof, and the outer body portion can be deformed by applying an improper force. Can be reduced.

(A3) In the gaming machine according to (A2) above,
The front frame is provided with a dish portion on the front side thereof for storing the game balls paid out to the player and guiding the game balls to the game ball launching device, and at a predetermined location in the arrangement area. A ball delivery unit that sends out game balls one by one at the launch position of the game ball launcher located on the rear surface side of the front frame is provided.
A game machine characterized in that the back surface base portion includes a covering portion that covers the ball delivery portion of the front frame.

According to the invention described in (A3) above, the game ball paid out to the player is stored in the dish portion on the front side of the front frame and guided toward the ball delivery portion of the front frame. Then, the ball sending unit sends out the game balls one by one to the firing position of the game ball launching device located on the rear surface side of the front frame. Since the covering portion of the back surface base portion covers the ball sending portion of the front frame, it is possible to reduce fraudulent acts in which a fraudulent tool is inserted into the three-dimensional decoration and the ball delivering portion is made to enter the inner frame 12. Further, since the back surface base of the three-dimensional decoration is provided with a covering portion that covers the ball delivery portion, the three-dimensional shape has a size corresponding to the arrangement area of the front frame including not only the operation portion but also the ball delivery portion. The decoration can be arranged on the front frame.

(A4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (A0) to (A3) above.
A gaming machine characterized in that it includes a light emitting means for emitting light at at least one of the base surface region portion and the protruding region portion.

According to the invention described in (A4) above, since the base surface region portion and the protruding region portion located around the vicinity of the operation portion operated by the operator emit light by the light emitting means, the three-dimensional decoration including the operation portion. It is possible to provide the player with an effect in which an object emits light. For example, in the case of a configuration in which the operation unit itself emits light, the player may not notice the light emission of the operation unit itself because the operation unit is covered by the hand when the player grips the operation unit. In the case of the configuration (A4), the three-dimensional decoration including the operation unit and larger than the operation unit emits light, so that the player can be more reliably notified of the light emission effect on the player's hand side. , It is possible to effectively suggest changes in the game, game effects, and the like to the player depending on the light emitting mode of the three-dimensional decoration.

(A5) In the gaming machine according to (A4) above,
The operation unit is located at the lower part on the front side of the front frame in the front view of the game machine.
The protruding region portion includes a light transmitting surface portion that faces diagonally upward in the front direction of the game machine in a state where the three-dimensional decoration is attached to the disposition region of the front frame.
The light emitting means is a first light emitting means for causing the protruding region portion to emit light.
The first light emitting means is a gaming machine characterized in that light is emitted from the front frame side of the light transmitting surface portion.

According to the invention described in (A5) above, the operation unit is located at the lower part on the front side of the front frame in the front view of the game machine. Light from the first light emitting means is irradiated to the front frame side of the light transmitting surface portion in the protruding region portion of the three-dimensional decoration, and the light transmitting surface portion facing diagonally upward in front of the game machine emits light, so that the player can play the game. Even when the game is being played while looking at the area, the light emission of the light transmitting surface portion of the three-dimensional decoration can be easily captured in the field of view, and the light emission mode of the three-dimensional decoration located at the player's hand changes the game. And can make suggestions such as game production.

(A6) In the gaming machine according to (A5) above,
A reinforcing member having a mounted area to which the first light emitting means is attached and attached to an inner portion of the protruding region portion in a state where the first light emitting means of the mounted area faces the light transmitting surface portion. A game machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the invention described in (A6) above, the reinforcing member has a mounted area to which the first light emitting means is attached, and the reinforcing member protrudes in a state where the first light emitting means in the mounted area faces the light transmitting surface portion. Since it is attached to the inner part of the region portion, not only the light transmitting surface portion of the protruding region portion can be made to emit light, but also the protruding region portion of the three-dimensional decoration can be reinforced and supported by a reinforcing member, which is three-dimensional. The strength of the decoration can be further improved.

(A7) In the gaming machine according to (A1) above.
The front frame is located below the upper plate portion formed so as to protrude in front of the front frame and guide the game ball paid out to the player to the game ball launcher. A lower plate portion for storing the game balls paid out to the player, which is formed so as to project in front of the front frame, is provided.
A gaming machine characterized in that a part of the protruding region portion is arranged so as to be inserted between the upper plate portion and the lower plate portion in a front view of the game machine.

According to the invention described in (A7) above, a part of the protruding region portion of the three-dimensional decoration is inserted and arranged between the upper plate portion and the lower plate portion of the front frame in the front view of the game machine. Therefore, compared to the configuration in which the upper plate and the lower plate are not inserted, the three-dimensional decoration can be made larger by the amount of the insertion, and the front frame can be viewed from the front of the game machine. The space between the upper plate and the lower plate can also be effectively used as a space for arranging three-dimensional decorations.

(A8) In the gaming machine according to (A2) or (A3) above,
The back surface base portion is provided with an inscribed protrusion wall portion that protrudes along the inner surface so as to be close to the inner surface of a predetermined end portion of the end portions of the outer body portion that are close to the front frame. A game machine featuring.

According to the invention described in (A8) above, the inscribed protruding wall portion of the back surface base portion is the inner surface of the outer body portion so as to be close to the inner surface of the predetermined end portion of the end portions close to the front frame. Since it protrudes along the above, even if a thin member or a thin plate member is illegally entered between the outer body part and the back surface base part of the three-dimensional decoration, the inscribed protrusion wall part prevents the entry. It is possible to reduce fraudulent activities through three-dimensional decorations.

(A9) In the gaming machine according to (A3) above,
A gaming machine characterized in that a closing member for closing the boundary is provided behind a boundary portion between the dish portion and the outer body portion when viewed from the front of the gaming machine.

According to the invention described in (A9) above, the closing member is provided on the back side of the boundary between the dish and the outer body when viewed from the front of the game machine, and closes the boundary. Therefore, the three-dimensional decoration and the dish Even if a thin member or a thin plate member is illegally entered into the boundary with the part, the closing member can prevent the entry, reducing fraudulent activities through the boundary between the three-dimensional decoration and the dish. it can.

(A10) In the gaming machine according to any one of (A1) to (A9) above.
The protruding region portion constitutes a part of the outer shape thereof and includes a mounting outer wall portion that is attached to an end portion close to the front frame.
The mounting outer wall portion
The recess formed at the predetermined location and
A pressing operation unit different from the operating unit, which is disposed in the recessed portion and is operated by the player,
A plurality of ribs extending toward the inside of the protruding region portion on the inner surface portion thereof,
A game machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the invention described in (A10) above, the mounting outer wall portion constitutes a part of the outer shape of the protruding region portion, and is mounted at the end portion of the protruding region portion near the front frame. The mounting outer wall portion has a recessed portion formed at a predetermined portion thereof. The pressing operation unit, which is different from the operating unit, is arranged in the recessed portion so as to be pressed, and is operated by the player. Therefore, since there is a recessed portion in the pressing direction of the pressing operation portion, even if a thin member or a thin plate member is illegally inserted between the pressing operation portion and the protruding wall portion, the recessed portion does not enter. It can be prevented, and fraudulent acts through the pressing operation unit can be reduced.

Further, since the mounting outer wall portion is provided with a plurality of ribs extending toward the inside of the protruding region portion on the inner surface portion thereof, the pressing force generated by the player pressing the pressing operation portion is applied. It is possible to reduce the deformation of the protruding wall portion.

(A11) In the gaming machine according to any one of (A0) to (A10) above.
The gaming machine is a pachinko machine.

According to the gaming machine according to the above (A11), it is possible to provide a pachinko machine capable of arranging a large three-dimensional decoration at a place of the operation part without impairing the operability of the operation part and improving the degree of freedom in designing the front frame. .. The basic configuration of the pachinko machine is provided with an operation handle, and a ball as a game medium is launched into a predetermined game area according to the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. As a prerequisite for winning a prize (or passing through the operating gate) in the operating port, the identification information (design, etc.) dynamically displayed on the display device may be fixedly stopped after a predetermined time. Further, when a specific gaming state occurs, the variable winning means (specific winning opening) arranged at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner to enable the ball to be won, and the value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Some are given value (including not only prize balls but also data written on a magnetic card).

<Second task>
Conventionally, a pachinko machine is a typical example of a game machine. This pachinko machine has, for example, an outer frame installed in an island facility, an inner frame attached to the outer frame so as to be openable and closable, and a game area attached to the inner frame into which a game ball is driven. A glass frame having a game board on the side and a transparent plate (for example, a glass plate) in which the game area can be visually recognized, which is provided on the front side of the inner frame and can be opened and closed at the upper and middle parts excluding the lower part. It is provided with a countersunk panel arranged at a lower position of the glass frame, on the front side of the inner frame, and at a lower portion.

The plate panel is provided with a plate portion on the upper side thereof over substantially the entire width, which stores the paid-out game balls and guides them to the game ball launching device. In addition, this plate panel is provided with a launch handle operated by the player at the lower right corner thereof, and the game ball is launched into the game area of the game board with a strength corresponding to the amount of the launch handle operated by the player. (For example, see Patent Document: Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2009-284946 (pages 4-5, Fig. 1-2)).

However, in the case of the conventional example having such a configuration, there are the following problems.
That is, in the conventional pachinko machine, there is a possibility that a fine fraudulent tool may be illegally entered by a fraudster from between the glass frame and the plate panel at the lower position in the front view of the glass frame. In order to prevent such unauthorized intrusion, some have adopted a front door that integrates a glass frame and a plate panel. However, even in such a front door, by forcibly pulling the saucer portion toward you, the front door and the transparent plate near the pulled portion are bent forward, and the transparent plate and the game board are used. There is a risk of forming an illegal game ball passage between the doors or causing an illegal ball jam.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing fraudulent acts caused by applying an unreasonable force to the front door.

(B1) A frame body in which game parts for forming a game area in which a game ball is driven are arranged on the front side, and
A front frame that is located on the front side of the frame and has a visible portion that allows the game area to be visually recognized at a position that overlaps with the game area in front view.
In a game machine equipped with
The front frame
A front protruding portion that protrudes forward is provided on the front side thereof and in a predetermined range of the peripheral parts of the visible portion.
It is characterized in that a long reinforcing member is arranged at a position overlapping the range portion in the rear view and near the viewing portion so that the longitudinal direction thereof substantially follows the viewing portion. Game machine.

According to the invention described in (B1) above, the game ball is driven into the game area formed on the front surface side of the game component arranged on the frame body. The game area of the game component can be visually recognized through the visible portion of the front frame located on the front side of the frame body. Further, a front projecting portion projecting forward is provided on the front side of the front frame and in a predetermined range of the peripheral portions of the visual recognition portion. The elongated reinforcing member is arranged at a position overlapping the range portion in the rear view of the front frame and near the viewing portion so that the longitudinal direction thereof substantially follows the viewing portion. Even if the cheating person forcibly pulls the front protruding part toward you, the reinforcing member can reduce the forward bending of the front frame and the visible part near the pulled part, and the visible part and the game part can be connected to each other. It is possible to reduce the formation of an illegal game ball passage between them, and it is also possible to reduce the occurrence of illegal ball clogging.

Further, when the front protruding portion includes, for example, a ball tray portion for storing and guiding the paid-out game ball, a fraudster pretends to operate the ball tray portion and forcibly pulls the ball tray portion. Even so, since the occurrence of fraudulent bending can be reduced by the elongated reinforcing member, there is also an effect of deterring such fraudulent acts that are difficult to detect.

As a result, it is possible to provide a game machine capable of reducing fraudulent acts caused by applying an unreasonable force to the front frame.

(B2) In the gaming machine according to (B1) above,
The front protrusion has a shape including a plurality of peaks in a plan view.
The longitudinal reinforcing member has a longitudinal direction at a position overlapping the range portion in the rear view of the front frame, including an adjacent portion of the plurality of mountain portions, and a position close to the visible portion. A gaming machine characterized in that it is arranged so as to substantially follow the visual recognition portion.

According to the invention described in (B2) above, since the front protrusion has a shape including a plurality of peaks in a plan view, when a fraudster forcibly pulls the front protrusion toward the front. Is likely to cause a forward bending force at the boundary between the pulled mountain portion and another mountain portion adjacent to this mountain portion. Therefore, the longitudinal reinforcing member is visually recognized at a position that overlaps the range portion in the rear view of the front frame, includes a plurality of adjacent portions of the mountain portion, and is close to the visual recognition portion. Since it is arranged so as to roughly follow the portion, even if the front protruding portion is forcibly pulled toward you, the reinforcing member can reduce the forward bending of the boundary portion at the front frame. It is possible to reduce the formation of an illegal game ball passage between the visual recognition unit and the game component, and it is also possible to reduce the occurrence of illegal ball clogging.

(B3) In the gaming machine according to (B2) above,
The front projecting portion includes two mountain portions as the plurality of mountain portions.
One of the two mountain parts is a ball tray part that stores and guides the paid out game balls.
The other of the two mountain portions is a three-dimensional ornament larger than the operation portion, which is arranged in the arrangement area of the front frame including the operation portion operated by the player for launching the game ball. A game machine characterized by being.

According to the invention described in (B3) above, one mountain portion of the front protruding portion is a ball dish portion for storing and guiding the game ball, and the other mountain portion is for launching the game ball. It is a three-dimensional decoration larger than the operation unit, which is arranged in the arrangement area of the front frame including the operation unit operated by a person. Therefore, even when the front frame in which the ball pan and the large three-dimensional decoration are arranged side by side is adopted, even if the front protrusion is forcibly pulled toward the front, the reinforcing member provides the front frame. It is possible to reduce the forward bending of the boundary portion, reduce the formation of an illegal game ball passage between the visual recognition portion and the game component, and reduce the occurrence of illegal ball clogging.

(B4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (B1) to (B3) above.
The front frame is a gaming machine characterized in that a reinforcing metal plate having a size substantially covering the range portion is provided at a portion overlapping the range portion in the front view, in addition to the reinforcing member.

According to the invention described in (B4) above, a reinforcing metal plate having a size substantially covering the range portion is provided at a portion overlapping the range portion in the front view of the front frame, and thus the front surface is provided separately from the reinforcing member. It is possible to reduce the bending of the range portion of the frame, and it is possible to reduce the fraudulent act of illegally melting and penetrating a part of the range portion of the front frame.

(B5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (B1) to (B4) above.
The visual recognition portion includes an opening formed at a position overlapping the game area in front view of the front frame, and a transparent plate attached to the back side of the front frame so as to close the opening.
The front frame includes a regulating member that regulates the transparent plate attached so as to close the opening from being separated from the opening.
A gaming machine characterized in that the reinforcing member is arranged so as to sandwich the restricting member with the front frame.

According to the invention described in (B5) above, the visual recognition portion includes an opening formed at a position overlapping the game area in front view of the front frame, and a back side of the front frame so as to close the opening. It is equipped with a transparent plate that can be attached to. The regulating member provided on the front frame regulates the transparent plate attached so as to close the opening from being separated from the opening. Since the reinforcing member is arranged so as to sandwich the regulating member between the front frame and the front frame, even if an unauthorized person forcibly pushes the transparent plate constituting the visual viewing portion in the back direction, the regulating member The movement to the back side is suppressed by the reinforcing member, the separation of the transparent plate from the opening is suppressed, it is possible to reduce the occurrence of an illegal gap between the transparent plate and the front frame, and fine irregularity is prevented from the gap. It is possible to reduce fraudulent acts that allow tools to enter.

(B6) In the gaming machine according to (B4) or (B5) above.
The front protruding portion is provided with a ball tray portion for storing and guiding the paid-out game balls.
The reinforcing metal plate is grounded and
The reinforcing member is a metal member, and is a gaming machine characterized in that it is electrically connected to the reinforcing metal plate.

According to the invention described in (B6) above, even when the ball plate portion or the like is charged by contact with the ball plate portion of the front protruding portion, the reinforcing member is a metal member and is grounded. Since it is electrically connected to the reinforcing metal plate, it can be electrostatically shielded by the reinforcing metal plate or a metal reinforcing member, and the frame body located on the back side of this front frame and the back surface of this frame body. It is possible to reduce the occurrence of electrostatic induction on a control board (for example, a main control board) located on the side and close to the ball plate portion, and it is possible to reduce malfunction due to noise of the control board.

(B7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (B1) to (B6) above.
The elongated reinforcing member includes a elongated opposed elongated portion facing the front frame and an extending portion extending from the opposed elongated portion in the front direction or the rear direction of the front frame. A game machine characterized by that.

According to the invention described in (B7) above, the elongated reinforcing member extends from the elongated opposed elongated portion facing the front frame and from the opposed elongated portion in the front direction or the rear direction of the front frame. Since it is provided with an extended portion, it is possible to make the reinforcing member long and have excellent rigidity. Further, since various parts and the like are planned to be arranged in the vicinity of the visual portion of the front frame, it is difficult to make a large empty space for the reinforcing structure. If it is a member, it can be arranged even in a small space in the front frame, and while reducing fraudulent acts by applying an illegal force to the visible part or its peripheral parts, the peripheral parts of the visible part of the front frame The burden of design changes can also be kept low.

(B8) In the gaming machine according to (B3) or (B6) above.
The front frame is provided with a passage component having a payout passage for guiding the paid out game ball to the ball tray portion on the back side thereof.
A game machine characterized in that the passage component is attached to the back side of the front frame so as to cover at least a part of the reinforcing member.

According to the invention described in (B8) above, in the front frame, a passage component having a payout passage for guiding the payout game ball to the ball dish portion covers at least a part of the elongated reinforcing member. Since it is attached, for example, even if the front frame is opened to the frame body, at least a part of the elongated reinforcing member is hidden by the passage part, and the reinforcing member must be removed unless the passage part is removed. It cannot be removed, and unauthorized removal of the reinforcing member can be reduced. Further, if the passage parts are illegally removed, the game balls are not guided to the ball tray because there are no passage parts, and the fraudster cannot receive the payout of the game balls.

(B9) In the gaming machine according to any one of (B1) to (B8) above.
The gaming machine is a pachinko machine.

According to the gaming machine described in (B9), it is possible to provide a pachinko machine capable of reducing fraudulent acts by applying an unreasonable force to the front frame.

<Third task>
Conventionally, a pachinko machine is a typical example of a game machine. This pachinko machine has, for example, an outer frame installed in an island facility, an inner frame attached to the outer frame so as to be openable and closable, and a game area attached to the inner frame into which a game ball is driven. A glass frame provided on the front side of the inner frame, which is provided with a game board on the side and a transparent window (for example, a glass part) in which the game area can be visually recognized, and which can be opened and closed at the upper and middle parts excluding the lower part. It is provided with a countersunk panel arranged at a lower position of the glass frame, on the front side of the inner frame, and at a lower portion.

The plate panel is provided with a plate portion on the upper side thereof over substantially the entire width, which stores the paid-out game balls and guides them to the game ball launching device. In addition, this plate panel is provided with a launch handle operated by the player at the lower right corner thereof, and the game ball is launched into the game area of the game board with a strength corresponding to the amount of the launch handle operated by the player. (For example, see Patent Document: Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2009-284946 (pages 4-5, Fig. 1-2)).

However, in the case of the conventional example having such a configuration, there are the following problems.
In a conventional pachinko machine, for example, a glass frame includes a glass portion that is rotatably mounted so as to close an opening formed to have a size similar to that of a game area. Specifically, the glass portion is rotatably supported with respect to the glass frame about the vertical rotation axis on the left end side (or right end side) in the rear view of the glass frame, and the opening of the glass frame. The glass portion is rotated so as to close the portion and is attached to the opening.

However, in order to reduce the gap between the opening of the glass frame and the glass portion, a configuration is adopted in which the glass portion is fitted into the opening of the glass frame, but for example, the shaft portion of the glass portion is scraped due to aging or the like. If the glass part is used for a long time or is reused, the rotation axis may shift, making it difficult for the glass part to fit into the opening of the glass frame, and it may take time to attach the glass part to the glass frame. is there.

Further, if the glass portion is closed to the glass frame without knowing that the rotation axis is displaced as described above, the glass portion collides with a portion other than the opening of the glass frame while the rotation axis is displaced. The collision point may be damaged.

The following invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and is a gaming machine that has excellent workability for attaching the glass portion to the glass frame and can reduce damage to parts when the glass portion is attached to the glass frame. The purpose is to provide.

(C1) A frame body in which game parts for forming a game area in which a game ball is driven are arranged on the front side, and
A front frame that is supported so as to be openable and closable on the front side of the frame body and has a visible portion that allows the game area to be visually recognized at a position that overlaps with the game area in front view.
In a game machine equipped with
The visual recognition part
An opening formed at a position overlapping the game area in the front view of the front frame,
A transparent plate attached to the back side of the front frame so as to close the opening,
The front frame is provided with a support portion that rotatably supports the transparent plate with the right end vertical axis or the left end vertical axis as the rotation axis in the rear view.
The front frame
When the transparent plate is rotated around the rotation axis and attached to the opening, the lower portion of the transparent plate rides up and is provided with a riding guide means for guiding the transparent plate to the opening. A game machine to play.

According to the invention described in (C1) above, the game ball is driven into the game area formed on the front side of the game component arranged on the frame body. The game area of the game component can be visually recognized through the visible portion of the front frame that is supported so as to be openable and closable on the front side of the frame body. Further, the visual recognition portion includes an opening formed at a position overlapping the game area in the front view of the front frame, a transparent plate attached to the back side of the front frame so as to close the opening, and the back surface of the front frame. It is provided with a support portion that rotatably supports the transparent plate with the rightmost vertical axis or the leftmost vertical axis as the rotation axis. For example, if the shaft part of the support part of the transparent plate is scraped due to aging, or if the transparent plate that has been used for a long time is reused and a slight deviation of the rotation axis occurs, the transparent plate is rotated. When the transparent plate is rotated around the moving axis and attached to the opening, the lower part of the transparent plate rides on the riding guide means of the front frame, and the transparent plate is guided to the opening, so that the movable axis is displaced in this way. Even if it occurs, it is easy to guide the transparent plate to the opening.

Further, even if the transparent plate is closed to the front frame without knowing that the above-mentioned rotation axis deviation has occurred, the lower portion of the transparent plate rides on the riding guide means of the front frame, and the transparent plate guides the opening. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the transparent plate collides with a portion other than the opening of the front frame (a portion where a collision is not planned), and it is possible to reduce damage to the front frame and the transparent plate.

As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that is excellent in workability for attaching the transparent plate to the front frame and can reduce damage to parts when the transparent plate is attached to the front frame.

(C2) In the gaming machine according to (C1) above,
The riding guide means is provided at a lower portion around the opening of the front frame, and is provided with an ascending inclined portion having an ascending slope toward the opening.

According to the invention described in (C2) above, the ascending inclined portion of the riding guide means is arranged at the lower peripheral portion around the opening of the front frame and has an ascending slope toward the opening, so that the lower portion of the transparent plate is formed. Can ride on the ascending inclined portion and guide the transparent plate to the opening, and can smoothly guide the transparent plate in which the rotation axis is displaced to the opening.

(C3) In the gaming machine according to (C2) above,
The game component is provided with a recovery through hole at a lower portion of the game area for collecting the game ball and discharging it to the back side of the game component.
The front frame is provided with a recess formed on the back side thereof at a portion around the opening so as to be in contact with the peripheral edge of the transparent plate.
The riding guidance means is provided at a lower portion of the peripheral portion of the recessed portion in the rear view of the front frame, and the upper portion of the ascending inclined portion is the lower wall of the recessed portion in the vertical cross-sectional view of the lower portion. A wall portion having a height from the lower wall portion of the recessed portion to the top of the ascending inclined portion is provided at the end portion of the ascending inclined portion on the opening side while projecting upward from the portion. A game machine characterized by being present.

According to the invention described in (C3) above, the recovery through hole provided at the lower portion of the game area of the game component collects the game ball and discharges it to the back side of the game component. In the state of being attached to the opening of the transparent plate, the peripheral edge of the transparent plate comes into contact with the recess formed in the peripheral portion of the opening on the back side of the front frame in the rear view. The riding guidance means is provided at the lower part of the peripheral part of the recessed portion in the rear view of the front frame, and the upper portion of the ascending inclined portion is above the lower wall portion of the recessed portion in the vertical cross-sectional view of the lower portion. At the end of the upslope on the opening side, a wall with a height from the lower wall of the recess to the top of the upslope is formed along with the protrusion. Even if a fraudster illegally enters the fraudulent tool between the lower part of the opening of the front frame and the transparent plate for the purpose of entering the collection through hole of the game part, this wall portion allows the fraudulent tool to enter. Can be reduced.

(C4) In the gaming machine according to (C2) or (C3) above.
In the ascending slope portion, a plurality of ribs protruding on the back surface side of the wall portion are arranged side by side at intervals in the width direction of the wall portion, and each upper portion of the plurality of ribs is provided with the opening. A game machine characterized by having an uphill slope toward.

According to the invention described in (C4) above, in the ascending slope portion, a plurality of ribs protruding on the back surface side of the wall portion are arranged side by side at intervals in the width direction of the wall portion, and a plurality of ribs are arranged side by side. Since each upper part of the rib of the above is sloped upward toward the opening, the lower part of the transparent plate can ride on the upward slope part of the upper part of the plurality of ribs and guide the transparent plate to the opening, and the wall. Since multiple ribs are arranged side by side on the back side of the part, the strength of the wall part can be secured, and fraudulent acts that try to forcefully enter by pressing the fraudulent tool against the front side of the wall part can be performed. Can be reduced.

(C5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (C1) to (C4) above.
The front frame
A front protruding portion that protrudes forward is provided on the front side thereof and in a predetermined range of the peripheral parts of the visual recognition portion.
A long reinforcing member is arranged at a position overlapping the range portion in the rear view and close to the viewing portion so that the longitudinal direction thereof substantially follows the viewing portion.
A passage component having a payout passage for guiding the paid out game ball to the ball dish portion is attached to the back side thereof so as to cover at least a part of the reinforcing member.
The riding guidance means is a gaming machine characterized in that it is provided at an upper portion of the passage component.

According to the invention described in (C5) above, a front protruding portion projecting forward is provided on the front side of the front frame and in a predetermined range of the peripheral portions of the viewing portion. The elongated reinforcing member is arranged at a position overlapping the range portion in the rear view of the front frame and near the viewing portion so that the longitudinal direction thereof substantially follows the viewing portion. Even if the cheating person forcibly pulls the front protruding part toward you, the reinforcing member can reduce the forward bending of the front frame and the visible part near the pulled part, and the visible part and the game part can be connected to each other. It is possible to reduce the formation of an illegal game ball passage between them, and it is also possible to reduce the occurrence of illegal ball clogging.

Further, since the passage component having the payout passage for guiding the paid out game ball to the ball dish portion is attached so as to cover at least a part of the reinforcing member on the back side of the front frame, for example, the front surface. Even when the frame is opened to the frame body, at least a part of the elongated reinforcing member is hidden by the passage part, and the reinforcing member cannot be removed unless the passage part is removed. Unauthorized removal can be reduced. Further, if the passage parts are illegally removed, the game balls are not guided to the ball tray because there are no passage parts, and the fraudster cannot receive the payout of the game balls.

Further, since the riding guidance means is provided at the upper part of the passage parts, the passage parts can be effectively used as the guidance means to the opening of the transparent plate, and the riding guidance means needs to be a separate part. There is no.

(C6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (C1) to (C5) above.
The gaming machine is a pachinko machine.

According to the gaming machine described in (C6), it is possible to provide a pachinko machine that is excellent in workability of attaching the transparent plate to the front frame and can reduce damage to parts when the transparent plate is attached to the front frame.

<Fourth task>
Conventionally, a pachinko machine is a typical example of a game machine. This pachinko machine has, for example, a front-view rectangular outer frame that forms the outer shell of the pachinko machine and is fixed to a game island in a game hall (hall), and a width direction on the bottom plate of the outer frame. A curtain plate provided, a movable frame that is supported so as to be openable and closable on the curtain plate with respect to the outer frame with the left end side of the outer frame as an opening / closing axis, and an opening formed substantially in the center of the movable frame. It also has a game board that is attached so that the game area where the game ball flows down is located.

In such a pachinko machine, for example, in order to prevent an unauthorized tool from being inserted between the curtain plate and the movable frame and entering the inside of the pachinko machine, the width direction and the upward direction thereof are placed at the back surface side portion of the curtain plate. Some are provided with an intrusion prevention wall extending to (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-187853 (page 4, FIG. 4)).

However, in the case of the conventional example having such a configuration, there are the following problems.
In a conventional pachinko machine, for example, when opening and closing a movable frame, a game ball may fall from the movable frame onto the curtain plate, and when the movable frame is closed while the game ball is on the curtain plate, There is a problem that the game ball is sandwiched between the movable frame and the entry prevention wall on the curtain plate, and the entry prevention wall or the movable frame is damaged.

Therefore, in order to reduce the pinching of the game ball between the movable frame and the entry prevention wall on the curtain plate, the height of the entry prevention wall is lowered so that the game ball can overcome (for example, the diameter of the game ball). (To make it less than a quarter), but it will not be possible to reduce the entry of fraudulent tools through the gap between the movable frame and the curtain plate.

The following invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and can reduce the entry of unauthorized tools from the gap between the first member (for example, a curtain plate) and the second member (for example, a movable frame). , An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of reducing damage caused by pinching a game ball.

(D1) In a game machine that provides a game to a player
Attached parts having a first member provided in the width direction,
A second member that can be opened and closed with respect to the mounted component on the first member of the mounted component,
With
The first member is located on the closing direction side of the second member with respect to the top surface portion where a part of the second member in the closed state is located above, and the lower portion of the back surface of the second member in the closed state. It is equipped with an intrusion prevention part that extends in the width direction and upward direction at the opposite position.
At least one of the entry prevention portion and the second member is provided with a game ball allowable space portion in which a game ball on the top surface portion of the first member enters in a state where the second member is closed. A game machine to play.

According to the invention described in (D1) above, even if the second member is closed with respect to the mounted part in a state where the game ball is present on the top surface of the first member of the mounted part, the game ball is still present. , Since it enters the game ball allowable space portion of the entry prevention portion formed on the top surface portion, the game ball is not sandwiched between the second member and the entry prevention portion when the second member is closed, and the game ball It is possible to reduce damage to the second member or the intrusion prevention portion due to pinching. Further, even if an attempt is made to insert an illegal tool through the gap between the second member and the top surface portion of the first member, the entry prevention portion can prevent the illegal tool from entering, and the illegal tool can be inserted from the gap between the second member and the first member. Can reduce the invasion of.

Further, in a state where the second member is closed with respect to the attached part, a rigid rod-shaped member is inserted between the second member and the first member of the attached part, and the second member is formed by the principle of leverage or the like. There is a concern of fraudulent activity of illegally lifting and inserting an illegal tool into the gap, but since the second member is closed by the attached component, the maximum lifting height of the second member is, for example 2. While the size is about 3 mm, the game ball allowable space of the entry prevention part is large enough to accommodate the game ball, so the height of this entry prevention part is at least greater than the diameter of the game ball (for example, 11 mm). Even if the second member is illegally lifted and an illegal tool is inserted through the gap between the second member and the top surface of the first member, the entry prevention portion can prevent the entry. It is possible to reduce the entry of illegal tools from the gap between the second member and the first member.

As a result, it is possible to provide a game machine capable of reducing the entry of illegal tools from the gap between the first member (for example, the curtain plate) and the second member (for example, the movable frame) and reducing the damage caused by pinching the game ball. it can. Further, it is conceivable to improve the dimensional accuracy between the second member and the mounted component so that a gap is not generated between the second member and the mounted component even if an illegal act is performed, but this not only increases the cost but also increases the cost. If any distortion occurs, the opening and closing of the second member will be hindered. On the other hand, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, since fraud can be prevented even if the second member and the attached component have a margin, it is not necessary to increase the dimensional accuracy more than necessary, and the dimensional accuracy is improved. It is possible to reduce the high cost due to.

(D2) In the gaming machine according to (D1) above,
The attached component is provided with a shaft support portion that pivotally supports the second member so as to be openable and closable on one end side of the top surface portion when viewed from the front of the game machine, and is on the side opposite to the one end side of the top surface portion. On the other end side, a contact portion is provided at the lower portion of the second member in the closed state so that the end portion far from the shaft support portion abuts.
The intrusion prevention portion extends upward over the entire inner width of the attached component so as to include the shaft support portion and the contact portion in the front view of the game machine.
A game machine characterized in that the game ball allowable space portion also allows a game ball on the shaft support portion and the contact portion in a state where the second member is closed.

According to the gaming machine described in (D2), when the second member is closed to the first member with the shaft support as a rotation shaft, the end portion of the lower part of the second member far from the shaft support is the first member. Since it comes into contact with the contact portion of the first member, wear deterioration of the first member can be reduced. For example, a member having more wear resistance than the top surface portion (for example, a metal member) may be used for the contact portion. Further, since the intrusion prevention portion is formed over the entire inner width of the attached component, it is possible to prevent an unauthorized tool from entering through the gap between the second member and the first member. Further, since the game ball allowable space portion also allows the game ball on the shaft support portion and the contact portion in the state where the second member is closed, the game ball is present in the state where the game ball is present on the top surface portion, the shaft support portion and the contact portion. Even if the two members are closed, these game balls can enter the game ball allowable space portion, and the game balls on the top surface portion, the shaft support portion, and the contact portion fall to the back side of the game machine and are stored. Can be reduced.

(D3) In the gaming machine according to (D2) above,
The contact portion is provided with a riding inclined portion that is inclined downward toward the tip side on the tip side that is the front side of the game machine.
The second member is a gaming machine characterized in that the second member is provided with an inclined portion that can come into contact with the riding inclined portion on the closing direction side at the end portion.

According to the gaming machine described in (D3), when the second member is closed to the attached component, the inclined portion of the second member is guided by the riding inclined portion of the first member. Since the two members are closed, the second member can be smoothly closed to the mounted component.

(D4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (D1) to (D3) above.
The game machine is characterized in that the entry prevention portion includes an enclosure portion that surrounds a connection component arranged on the first member and a suggestion portion that suggests the existence of the connection component.

According to the gaming machine described in (D4) above, the operator sees the suggestion portion of the intrusion prevention portion and finds the presence of the connection component in the enclosure portion surrounding the connection component arranged in the first member. It can be noticed, and when the second member is closed to the attached component, the work can be performed while being careful not to damage the connecting component or the like.

(D5) In the gaming machines described in (D1) to (D4) above,
A game machine characterized in that the top surface portion of the first member is provided with an inclined surface that is inclined downward toward the front side of the game machine at a portion of the game ball allowable space portion.

According to the gaming machine described in (D5), the inclined surface at the portion of the game ball allowable space portion on the top surface portion of the first member is downwardly inclined toward the front side of the gaming machine. When the second member is opened, the game ball that has entered the ball allowable space is automatically discharged to the front side of the game machine by its inclined surface, so that the game ball does not accumulate in the game ball allowable space. it can.

(D6) In the gaming machines described in (D1) to (D5) above,
The entry prevention portion stands up in the width direction of the top surface portion of the first member, which is erected at a depth interval of at least one game ball with respect to the lower portion of the back surface of the second member in the closed state. A height interval of at least one game ball with respect to the top surface portion, which protrudes from the erection wall portion and the erection wall portion in a non-contact manner with respect to the second member in the opening direction of the second member. Equipped with a protruding plate part that is open
The game machine is characterized in that the game ball allowable space portion is a space surrounded by the standing wall portion, the protruding plate portion, and the top surface portion of the first member.

According to the game machine described in (D6), the game ball allowable space portion is a space surrounded by the standing wall portion, the protruding plate portion, and the first member, so that the second member is vigorously closed. Even if the game ball on the top surface portion of the first member is hit by the protruding plate portion, the game ball can be stopped in the game ball allowable space portion. That is, the game ball on the top surface portion of the first member does not jump over the entry prevention portion, and can be in a state of entering the game ball allowable space portion. Further, since the protruding plate portion is directed from the erection wall portion to the second member, it is difficult for an illegal tool to enter between the tip of the protruding plate portion and the second member, and the second member. It is possible to further reduce the entry of illegal tools from the gap between (for example, a movable frame) and the first member.

(D7) In the gaming machine according to (D6) above,
A plurality of partition portions connecting the projecting plate portion and the top surface portion of the first member, which divide the game ball allowable space portion, are provided at predetermined intervals in the width direction of the entry prevention portion. A game machine characterized by that.

According to the gaming machine described in (D7), since the protruding plate portion and the top surface portion of the first member are connected by a plurality of partition portions, the entry prevention portion is prevented by applying a large force to the entry prevention portion. It is possible to reduce bending of the part to create an illegal gap.

(D8) In the gaming machine according to (D7) above,
The partition portion is a gaming machine characterized in that the front side, which is the side facing the second member, is tapered.

According to the game machine described in (D8), the partition portion is tapered on the front side, which is the side facing the second member, so that the game ball on the top surface portion of the first member is just in the partition portion. Even if it is located, the game ball can be distributed to the left and right by the tapered portion thereof, and it is possible to reduce the possibility of sandwiching the game ball between the partition portion and the second member.

(D9) In the gaming machine according to (D1) above,
The second member is notched in the lower portion of the back surface facing the intrusion prevention portion at a depth and height equivalent to at least one game ball, and is notched in the width direction of the first member. With a part
The game ball allowable space portion is a space surrounded by the notch portion and the first member.
A gaming machine characterized in that the entry prevention portion is higher than the notch portion.

According to the gaming machine described in (D9), the second member is cut out at a portion facing the intrusion prevention portion at the lower portion of the back surface thereof at a depth and height equivalent to at least one gaming ball. , A notch portion extending in the width direction of the first member is provided. The game ball allowable space portion is a space surrounded by a notch portion and a top surface portion of the first member. The intrusion prevention part is higher than the notch part. Therefore, even if the second member is vigorously closed, the game ball on the top surface of the first member can be peaked at the inner upper portion of the notch portion of the second member and stopped at the game ball allowable space portion. That is, the game ball on the top surface portion of the first member does not jump over the entry prevention portion, and can be in a state of entering the game ball allowable space portion.

The "notch portion" referred to in the present specification may be formed by actually cutting out a portion facing the intrusion prevention portion at the lower portion of the back surface of the second member, but the formation of the second member. At the same time, a dented portion may be formed at the corresponding portion of the second member. For example, the mold for the second member has a shape for forming a notch portion in advance, and when the mold is filled with resin and the mold is removed, the notch portion (the notch portion ( The dented part) is also formed.

(D10) In the gaming machine according to (D9) above,
A plurality of partition portions connecting the entry prevention portion and the top surface portion of the first member, which divide the game ball allowable space portion, are provided at predetermined intervals in the width direction of the entry prevention portion. A game machine characterized by that.

According to the game machine described in (D10), the plurality of partition portions divide the game ball allowable space portion and connect the entry prevention portion and the top surface portion of the first member to prevent entry. A plurality of partition portions are provided at predetermined intervals in the width direction of the portions. Therefore, since the entry prevention portion and the top surface portion of the first member are connected by a plurality of partition portions, the entry prevention portion is bent by applying a large force to the entry prevention portion to create an illegal gap. Can be reduced.

(D11) In the gaming machine according to (D10) above,
The partition portion is a gaming machine characterized in that the front side, which is the side facing the second member, is tapered.

According to the game machine described in (D11), the partition portion is tapered on the front side, which is the side facing the second member, so that the game ball on the top surface portion of the first member is just in the partition portion. Even if it is located, the game ball can be distributed to the left and right by the tapered portion thereof, and it is possible to reduce the possibility of sandwiching the game ball between the partition portion and the second member.

(D12) In the gaming machine according to any one of (D1) to (D11) above.
The gaming machine is a pachinko machine.

According to the gaming machine described in (D12), it is possible to reduce the entry of illegal tools from the gap between the first member (for example, the curtain plate) and the second member (for example, the movable frame), and damage due to pinching of the gaming ball. It is possible to provide a pachinko machine that can reduce the number of cases.

It should be noted that with respect to the various inventions disclosed in the present specification, various combinations are possible for all the constituent elements, and the invention can be independently established without other constituent requirements.

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

11 ... Outer frame (attached parts)
12 ... Inner frame (frame body, second member)
12c ... Guide inclined surface (inclined part)
14 ... Front frame set (front frame)
15 ... Lower plate (lower plate)
18 ... Game ball launch handle (operation unit)
19 ... Upper plate (mountain part, dish part, upper plate part)
19a ... Closing protrusion (blocking member)
25 ... Large three-dimensional character part (three-dimensional decoration)
30 ... Game board (game parts)
30a ... Game area 101 ... Window part (visual part)
101a ... Opening 102 ... Circular recess region (recess)
130 ... Forward protrusion 140 ... Glass unit (transparent plate)
150 ... Unit support (support)
170 ... Lower stop (regulatory member)
180 ... Reinforcing rod (reinforcing member)
190… Ball plate payout passage parts (passage parts)
191 ... Payout passage (payout passage)
192 ... Ride information section (ride guidance means)
240 ... Fixed side case part (support part)
242 ... Handle part (grip part)
400 ... External body (mountain, external body)
402… Insertion notch (insertion part)
404 ... Base body part (base surface area part)
406… Protruding body (protruding area)
406a ... Circular opening (attached area)
407 ... Upper outer wall (mounting outer wall)
409 ... Push button section (push operation section)
420… Mounting base (back side base)
422 ... Insertion hole for base 424 ... Covered wall (covering part)
430 ... First specific part light emitting part (light emitting means, first light emitting means)
432 ... Disc-shaped member (light transmitting surface)
440 ... Second specific part light emitting part (light emitting means)
450… Reinforcing mount (reinforcing body)
510 ... Curtain board (first member)
530 ... Top plate (top surface)
531 ... Slope 532 ... Partition wall (partition)
540 ... Intrusion prevention wall parts (intrusion prevention part)
541 ... Back wall (standing wall)
542 ... Protruding upper plate (protruding plate part)
543 ... Enclosure wall (enclosure)
547 ... Caution seal part (suggestion part)
550 ... Game ball allowable space (game ball allowable space part)
561,562 ... Connector part (connecting parts)
570 ... Metal shaft support plate (shaft branch)
572a ... Riding slope (riding slope)

Claims (1)

An operation unit operated by the player to launch the game ball, which is arranged at a predetermined position on the front side of the game machine,
A game area in which a game ball is driven in response to an operation of the operation unit by the player,
In a game machine equipped with
It is provided with an outer body part that forms a three-dimensional outer shape of a three-dimensional decoration that is larger than the operation part.
The outer body portion includes a protruding region portion that protrudes toward the front of the game machine so as to overlap at least a part of the operation portion in a top view of the game machine.
The game machine is characterized in that the protruding region portion includes a light emitting portion that emits light of a predetermined portion formed three-dimensionally so as to represent a three-dimensional modeling in the protruding region portion.

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