JP6902807B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as an independent single-type pachinko machine that circulates a gaming ball to play a game.

Conventionally, as described in Patent Document 1, for example, an independent stand-alone pachinko machine in which a pachinko machine is installed on a support base with casters is known. Then, in such a pachinko machine, in order to circulate the game balls, the game balls discharged from the game area are once received by a box body installed below the main body of the pachinko machine, and then a lift means having a motor or the like is provided. A circulation device is installed that drives the box to lift it to the top of the pachinko machine and replenishes the game balls inside the box into a storage recess for storing the game balls to be rented.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-252393

However, the circulation device provided with the lifting means and the like is a large-scale one, and there is a problem that the gaming machine becomes large and both the manufacturing cost and the operating cost are high.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine provided with a lifting means or the like and which does not require a circulation device.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention has a game board in which a game area on which a game ball can flow down is formed, and a game ball provided in the game area where the game ball can enter and has entered. At least one approach means for discharging to the rear surface side of the game board, and a discharge port provided below the approach means and discharging the game ball that did not enter the approach means to the rear surface side of the game board. A gaming machine main body including a launching means for driving a gaming ball into the gaming area and a dish portion capable of storing the gaming ball supplied to the launching means is installed on a carriage having casters. A return port for a gaming machine, in which a receiving portion for receiving a game ball discharged to the rear surface side of the gaming board and a game ball received by the receiving portion are communicated with each other in the dish portion on the rear surface of the gaming board. A circulation means having a collecting portion leading to the side and an insertion hole for inserting wiring is installed in a state where at least a part of the receiving portion is positioned below the discharge port. And.

In addition, a game board in which a game area in which a game ball can flow down is formed on the front surface, and a game ball provided in the game area, in which the game ball can enter and has entered, is discharged to the rear surface side of the game board. At least one approach means, a discharge port provided below the approach means and discharging a game ball that has not entered the approach means to the rear surface side of the game board, and a game ball are driven into the game area. In a gaming machine in which a gaming machine main body provided with a launching means for the purpose and a plate portion capable of storing a gaming ball supplied to the launching means is installed on a carriage having casters, the rear side of the gaming board. A control device that detects the entry of the game ball into the approach means and controls the main operation related to the game is installed at a position above the discharge port, and the rear surface side of the game board. A power supply device that supplies power to at least the control device is installed at a position below the discharge port, and further, a concave shape that is recessed downward and an upper surface is open on the rear surface of the game board. It has a receiving portion for receiving the game ball discharged to the rear surface side of the game board, and a passage shape extending in the left-right direction and is inclined downward toward the return port side, and is received by the receiving portion. A circulation means including a collection part for guiding the game ball to the return port side is installed, and at least a part of the receiving part of the circulation means in the installed state is below the discharge port and It is also possible to adopt the first configuration in which the circulation means is provided with an insertion hole for inserting the wiring while being located between the power supply device and the control device in the vertical direction. Conceivable.
By adopting such a first configuration, the structure related to the circulation of the gaming balls is greatly simplified as compared with the conventional gaming machine in which the gaming balls are circulated by the lifting means or the like. It is possible to reduce the size of the gaming machine and to reduce the manufacturing cost. Further, unlike the conventional gaming machine, the circulation of the gaming ball does not require a separate power, so that it is possible to reduce the operating cost. Further, since the circulation means is installed by utilizing the space between the power supply device and the control device, the circulation means can be easily retrofitted to the conventionally known non-circulation type gaming machine, and the conventionally known non-circulation type gaming machines can be easily retrofitted. It is also possible to achieve the effect that the manufacturing cost can be further reduced, for example, the machine can be reused as the main body of the gaming machine of the present invention.

Further, a game board in which a game area in which a game ball can flow down is formed on the front surface, and a game board provided in the game area, in which the game ball can enter and the game ball that has entered is discharged to the rear surface side of the game board. At least one approach means, a discharge port provided below the approach means and discharging a game ball that has not entered the approach means to the rear surface side of the game board, and a game ball are driven into the game area. A launching means for the purpose and a plate portion capable of storing the gaming ball supplied to the launching means are provided, while a symbol is provided on the rear surface of the gaming board according to the approach of the gaming ball to the approaching means. A symbol display device having a symbol display unit for fluctuating / confirming display, detecting the entry of a game ball into the approach means, and performing main operations related to the game including display control on the symbol display device in response to the detection. In a gaming machine in which the gaming machine main body in which the control device to be controlled is installed is installed on a carriage having casters, the symbol display device is located at a position on the rear surface side of the gaming board and above the discharge port. Is installed, and at least a power supply device for supplying power to the symbol display device is installed at a position on the rear surface side of the game board below the discharge port, and further, the game board. The rear surface has a concave shape that is recessed downward and the upper surface is open, and a receiving portion that receives the game ball discharged to the rear surface side of the game board, and a passage shape that extends in the left-right direction and the return port. A circulation means having a collecting portion which is inclined downward toward the side and guides the game ball received by the receiving portion to the return port side is installed, and the receiving portion of the circulating means in the installed state is installed. At least a part of the portion is located below the discharge port and in the vertical direction between the power supply device and the symbol display device, while the circulation means is inserted to insert the wiring. It is also conceivable to adopt a second configuration in which the holes are bored.
By adopting such a second configuration, the structure related to the circulation of the gaming balls is greatly simplified as compared with the conventional gaming machine in which the gaming balls are circulated by the lifting means or the like. It is possible to reduce the size of the gaming machine and to reduce the manufacturing cost. Further, unlike the conventional gaming machine, the circulation of the gaming ball does not require a separate power, so that it is possible to reduce the operating cost. Further, since the circulation means is installed by utilizing the space between the power supply device and the symbol display device, the circulation means can be easily retrofitted to the non-circulation type gaming machine which is well known in the past, and the circulation means is not the well-known conventionally. It is also possible to achieve the effect that the manufacturing cost can be further reduced, for example, the gaming machine can be reused as the gaming machine main body of the present invention.

According to the present invention, on the rear surface of the game board, a receiving portion for receiving the game ball discharged to the rear surface side of the game board and a collection for guiding the game ball received by the receiving portion to the return port side communicating with the inside of the dish portion. A circulation means provided with a portion and an insertion hole for inserting wiring is installed in a state where at least a part of the receiving portion is located below the discharge port, and a game ball discharged from the discharge port. Can be returned to the dish via circulation means. Therefore, as compared with the conventional gaming machine in which the gaming ball is circulated by the lifting means or the like, the structure related to the circulation of the gaming ball is greatly simplified, the gaming machine can be miniaturized, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced. Can be reduced. Further, unlike the conventional gaming machine, the circulation of the gaming ball does not require a separate power, so that the operating cost can be reduced.

It is a perspective explanatory view which showed the whole of the pachinko machine with a support base. It is a perspective explanatory view which showed the pachinko machine with a support base from the upper left side. It is explanatory drawing which showed the pachinko machine with a support base from the rear side. It is explanatory drawing which showed the pachinko machine with a support base before assembling the back plate from the rear side. It is explanatory drawing which showed the pachinko machine with a support base from the right side. It is a perspective explanatory view which showed the support stand from the front side. It is a perspective explanatory view which showed the dolly from the front side. It is a perspective explanatory view which showed the frame body from the front side. It is explanatory drawing which showed the frame body from the bottom surface side. It is sectional drawing which showed the contact state between the angle adjustment plate and the machine frame of a pachinko machine in a support base. It is sectional drawing which showed the state which fixed the machine frame by a fixing bolt in a support base. It is a perspective explanatory view which showed the front side of the back plate. It is explanatory drawing which showed the game board from the front side. It is explanatory drawing which showed the upper plate cover, (a) is a top view, (b) is a rear view, (c) is a perspective explanatory view which was shown diagonally from the rear. It is a block diagram which showed the control mechanism of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which showed the correspondence between the numerical value of an e-counter and a basic fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which showed the correspondence between the basic fluctuation pattern and the detailed fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which showed the game card. It is explanatory drawing which showed the cross section of the game ball used in a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which showed the upper plate member, (a) shows the state which attached the upper plate cover, and (b) shows the state which removed the upper plate cover, respectively. It is a perspective explanatory view which showed the circulation member from the front side. It is a perspective view which shows disassembled the belt accommodating body. It is the bottom view which shows disassembled the belt accommodating body. It is a side view which shows by disassembling the belt accommodating body. It is a front view which shows the belt accommodating body disassembled. It is a perspective explanatory view which showed the rear side of the pachinko machine with a support base with the back plate removed.

Hereinafter, a pachinko machine with a support base according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

(Explanation of support stand)
First, the structure of the support base 70 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 12 and 26.
FIG. 1 is a perspective explanatory view showing the entire pachinko machine with a support base. FIG. 2 is a perspective explanatory view showing a pachinko machine with a support base from the upper left side. FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing a pachinko machine with a support base from the rear side. FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing a pachinko machine with a support base before assembling the back plate 80 from the rear side. FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing a pachinko machine with a support base from the right side. FIG. 6 is a perspective explanatory view showing the support base 70 from the front side. FIG. 7 is a perspective explanatory view showing the carriage 71 from the front side. FIG. 8 is a perspective explanatory view showing the frame body 72 from the front side. FIG. 9 is an explanatory view showing the frame body 72 from the bottom surface side. FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional explanatory view showing a contact state between the angle adjusting plate 87 and the machine frame 3 of the pachinko machine 1 on the support base 70. FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional explanatory view showing a state in which the machine frame 3 is fixed by the fixing bolt 88 on the support base 70. FIG. 12 is a perspective explanatory view showing the front side of the back plate 80. FIG. 26 is a perspective explanatory view showing the rear side of a pachinko machine with a support base in a state where the back plate 80 is removed.

The support base 70 can be equipped with a pachinko machine 1 and a card ejection unit 91, and by installing them, it constitutes an independent stand-alone pachinko machine, and a wooden trolley 71 and a wooden frame body 72 are assembled. Is formed. The carriage 71 includes a bottom plate 73, a pair of side plates 74 and 74 erected on both left and right sides of the bottom plate 73, a top plate 76 fixed so as to connect the upper portions of the side plates 74 and 74, and a side plate 74. It has a reinforcing plate 75 erected along the bottom surface of the top plate 76 between 74 and 74. The bottom plate 73 is formed by forming a notch 77 recessed rearward in a wide range in the left-right direction along the front end edge of a flat plate formed into a substantially rectangular shape. Four casters 78, 78 ... For moving the support base 70 to a desired position, and four stoppers 79, 79 ... For fixing the support base 70 at a desired position are attached. Further, the left and right outer portions of the cutout portion 77 at the front end portion of the bottom plate 73 have their tips greatly projecting forward to substantially the same extent as the front end of the top plate 76.

Further, the side plates 74 and 74 are erected along the left and right side edges of the bottom plate 73, and the front end surface of each side plate 74 is formed as a smooth curved surface gradually toward the rear side as it goes upward. There is. Further, the top plate 76 is a flat plate formed into a substantially rectangular shape, and is fixed to the upper end surfaces of the side plates 74, 74 so as to cover the space S1 above the bottom plate 73. A rubber member is attached to the end surface of the top plate 76 so that the end surface (particularly the edge) of the top plate 76 is not exposed. In addition, the reinforcing plate 75 is a flat plate formed in the shape of a rectangular plate, and is located at a position substantially centered in the front-rear direction of the top plate 76, extending downward along the bottom surface of the top plate 76 between the side plates 74 and 74. It is erected.

The carriage 71 having the bottom plate 73, the side plates 74, 74, the top plate 76, and the reinforcing plate 75 as described above is surrounded by the notch 77, the side plates 74, 74, and the top plate 76 on the front side thereof. There is a space open to the front and bottom. The space functions as a space for receiving a wheelchair, a chair, a player's foot, or the like inside the carriage 71. Further, this space also communicates with the space S1 on the bottom plate 73 (the space S1 surrounded by the bottom plate 73, the side plates 74, 74, and the top plate 76) and extends to the rear side, so that the player can use the reinforcing plate 75. It is possible to extend the legs to the rear side. Further, since the left and right outer portions of the cutout portion 77 at the front end portion of the bottom plate 73 project forward as much as the front end portion of the top plate 76, the player puts his / her weight on the front end of the top plate 76. The dolly 71 does not fall forward even if it is hung.

On the other hand, the frame body 72 is formed on a pair of left and right side plates 81a and 81b, a top plate 82 and a bottom plate 83 bridged between the side plates 81a and 81b, an upper plate 84 erected on the top plate 82, and a side plate 81b. It has a front plate 85 erected between the bottom plate 83 and the top plate 82 along the same, and a back plate 80 attached so as to cover the space S2 between the side plates 81a and 81b from the rear. The side plate 81a constitutes the left side surface of the frame body 72, and is formed in a substantially rectangular flat plate shape that is sufficiently longer in the vertical direction than the machine frame 3 of the pachinko machine 1. A connecting hole 86 is formed in the upper end portion of the side plate 81a so that a plurality of frame bodies 72 and thus support bases 70 can be connected to the left and right. Further, an angle adjusting plate 87 for setting the installation angle of the pachinko machine 1 in the front-rear direction to a predetermined installation angle is attached to the inner surface (the surface on the right side) of the side plate 81a. The angle adjusting plate 87 has an inclined surface (an inclined surface that inclines back and forth by a predetermined angle with respect to a vertical surface) as its front surface goes downward, and a pachinko machine is placed on the front surface of the angle adjusting plate 87. By bringing the rear surface of the machine frame 3 of 1 into contact with each other, the installation angle of the pachinko machine 1 can be automatically set to a predetermined installation angle. On the other hand, the side plate 81b constitutes the right side surface of the frame body 72, is formed in a substantially rectangular shape having the same vertical height as the side plate 81a, and a connecting hole 86 is formed in the upper end portion thereof. ing.

Further, the top plate 82 constitutes the upper surface of the frame body 72, and is formed in a rectangular flat plate shape whose length in the front-rear direction is shorter than the length in the front-rear direction of the side plates 81a and 81b. It is bridged between the side plates 81a and 81b at a position that is substantially the same as the vertical height of the machine frame 3 of the pachinko machine 1 from the lower end. A set of fixing bolts 88, 88 that can be screwed downward is attached to the top plate 82, and by screwing the fixing bolts 88, 88 onto the upper surface of the machine frame 3, the pachinko machine 1 is framed. It can be fixed to 72. Further, the bottom plate 83 constitutes the bottom surface of the frame body 72, and is assembled so as to connect the lower ends of the side plates 81a and 81b. The bottom plate 83 is provided with a receiving portion 89 cut out rearward from the left end portion to a left-right length substantially the same as the length in the left-right direction of the machine frame 3 at the front portion of a flat plate formed in a substantially rectangular shape. After assembling the support base 70 as described later, the installation position of the pachinko machine 1 on the support base 70 can be positioned by inserting the bottom portion of the machine frame 3 into the receiving portion 89. Further, the bottom plate 83 is provided with a plurality of bolt holes 90, 90 ... For integrating the frame body 72 and the carriage 71.

Furthermore, the upper plate 84 is a rectangular flat plate-shaped member erected along the front edge of the top plate 82, and a history display for displaying the game history of the pachinko machine 1 is provided in a substantially central portion of the front surface. The device 57 is installed. In addition, the front plate 85 is a rectangular flat plate-shaped member that is long in the vertical direction, and is erected from the lower end to the lower surface of the top plate 82 along the front edge of the side plate 81b. The distance between the left end surface of the front plate 85 and the side plate 81a in the left-right direction is substantially the same as the length of the machine frame 3 in the left-right direction. Further, on the rear surface side of the front plate 85, a card ejection unit 91 for ejecting the game cards 60a to 60c to the front surface side of the front plate 85 is installed. The card ejection unit 91 includes a front side device 94 having an ejection slit 92 and ejection notification LEDs 93, 93 ..., And an ejection device 95 for ejecting the built-in cards one by one. The front side device 94 is installed on the front surface of the front plate 85, and the discharge device 95 is installed on the mounting plate 96 fixed to the rear surface of the front plate 85.

In addition, the back plate 80 is formed in a rectangular flat plate shape in which the length in the left-right direction is substantially the same as the distance between the side plates 81a and 81b and the length in the vertical direction is shorter than the side plates 81a and 81b. The left and right edges of the back plate 80 are brought into contact with the rear end surfaces of the side plates 81a and 81b and fixed to the side plates 81a and 81b, and cover the space S2 between the side plates 81a and 81b from behind. Further, a sound absorbing material 55 is attached to a predetermined position on the front surface of the back plate 80.

The support base 70 composed of the carriage 71 and the frame body 72 configured as described above is stored and transported in a state of being divided into the carriage 71 and the frame body 72. Then, after fixing the trolley 71 at a desired position, the frame body 72 is set on the top plate 76 of the trolley 71, and the bottom plate 83 of the frame body 72 and the top plate 76 of the trolley 71 are firmly fixed by using bolts or the like. Link. Then, a space S2 surrounded by the top plate 76 of the carriage 71, the side plates 81a, the top plate 82, and the front plate 85 of the frame body 72 is formed, and the space S2 becomes the installation space of the pachinko machine 1. Therefore, when installing the pachinko machine 1, the bottom of the machine frame 3 is inserted into the receiving portion 89 from the front side of the frame body 72, and the machine frame 3 is brought into contact with the angle adjusting plate 87 to enter the space S2. Position the installation position of the pachinko machine 1 with. Then, the fixing bolt 88 is firmly screwed into the upper surface of the machine frame 3, and the bottom of the machine frame 3 and the bottom plate 83 of the frame body 72 are connected by using a connecting plate (not shown), so that the frame body 72 is a pachinko machine. The pachinko machine 1 will be installed in a state of surrounding the upper surface of 1 and both the left and right side surfaces. In the installed state, the pachinko machine 1 is located above the reinforcing plate 75.

Further, the back plate 80 is assembled so as to cover the rear of the pachinko machine 1 installed on the support base 70. In this assembled state, the lower end of the back plate 80 is located above the lower ends of the side plates 81a and 81b by a predetermined height, and is located vertically between the lower end of the back plate 80 and the top plate 76 of the carriage 71. A gap S3 having a predetermined width and communicating the space S2 with the outside is formed. Further, in the upper part of the back plate 80, a gap S4 having a predetermined width in the front-rear direction and communicating the space S2 and the outside is formed between the rear end of the top plate 82 and the front surface of the back plate 80. .. Further, the sound absorbing material 55 attached to the front surface of the back plate 80 is located behind the pachinko machine 1 (particularly, behind the circulation member 27 for circulating the game ball).

As a matter of course, even after the pachinko machine 1 is installed, the support base 70 can be moved using the casters 78, 78, and so on. Further, the history display device 57 and the card ejection unit 91 may be installed on the frame body 72 before assembling the support base 70, or may be installed along with the installation of the pachinko machine 1 after assembling the support base 70. Good. Further, a transformer device (not shown) to which the plug of the pachinko machine 1 can be connected is also installed on the support base 70, and the pachinko machine 1 can be connected to a general household power source via the transformer device. ..

(Explanation of pachinko machine)
Next, the structure of the pachinko machine 1 and the game played by the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 2, 4, and 13 to 26.
FIG. 13 is an explanatory view showing the game board 2 from the front side. 14A and 14B are explanatory views showing the upper plate cover 8, where FIG. 14A is a top view, FIG. 14B is a rear view, and FIG. 14C is a perspective explanatory view shown obliquely from the rear. FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing a control mechanism of the pachinko machine 1. FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing the correspondence between the numerical value of the e-counter and the basic fluctuation pattern. FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing the correspondence between the basic fluctuation pattern and the detailed fluctuation pattern. FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing the game cards 60a, 60b, and 60c. FIG. 19 is an explanatory view showing a cross section of the game ball 65 used in the pachinko machine 1. 20A and 20B are explanatory views showing the upper plate member 7, where FIG. 20A shows a state in which the upper plate cover 8 is attached, and FIG. 20B shows a state in which the upper plate cover 8 is removed. FIG. 21 is a perspective explanatory view showing the circulation member 27 from the front side. FIG. 22 is a perspective view showing the belt accommodating body 101 in an exploded manner. FIG. 23 is a bottom view showing the belt accommodating body 101 in an exploded manner. FIG. 24 is a side view showing the belt accommodating body 101 in an exploded manner. FIG. 25 is a front view showing the belt accommodating body 101 in an exploded manner.

The pachinko machine 1 drives a game ball into the game area 16 formed on the front surface of the game board 2, causes the game ball to flow down in the game area 16, and circulates the driven game ball to play the game. 2 is installed on the upper part of the front surface of the machine frame 3 that functions as a support via a middle frame 5 that is a metal frame member. Further, in front of the game board 2, a front door 4 holding a glass plate is hinged to the machine frame 3 so as to be able to open one side with the left end edge as an axis, and the game is closed by the front door 4. The space in front of the board 2 is defined as the game area 16.

The game area 16 is surrounded by an outer rail 23, an inner rail 24, and the like arranged in an arc shape on the front surface of the game board 2, and a game ball is placed between the two rails 23 and 24 on the left side of the game area 16. It is a launch passage 13 for driving into the game area 16. Further, in the substantially center of the game area 16, a symbol consisting of numbers "0" to "9", various characters, a pattern, etc. is fluctuated / fixedly displayed, and a symbol display device 6 for executing various display effects. Is provided.

The symbol display device 6 is a so-called belt-type symbol display device that fluctuates and displays symbols by rotating a belt on which various symbols are drawn at predetermined intervals, and has three belt storage bodies 101, 101, and so on. It is configured by arranging them side by side in the left-right direction. Each of the belt accommodating bodies 101, 101 ... Is formed into a flat cylindrical wheel 102 in which a belt on which a pattern is drawn is wound around a peripheral surface, and a band shape curved in an arc shape by a transparent synthetic resin. The front cover 103, the rear cover 104 formed into a flat prism (semi-octagonal) by synthetic resin, the two mounting plates 105 and 105 formed by bending a metal plate, and the side covers formed in a substantially donut shape. It is configured by integrally assembling 106, 106, a lens member 107 formed of a transparent synthetic resin, a motor 108, and the like.

Further, the left side cover 106 is formed by laminating a substrate plate 106a, a reinforcing plate 106b, and a metal outer plate 106c having a plurality of LEDs or the like installed on the inner surface. On the other hand, the right side cover 106 is composed of only a metal outer plate 106c. Further, the rear cover 104 can be divided into an upper cover and a lower cover. The side cover 106, 106 (particularly the outer plate 106c), the front cover 103, and the rear cover 104 have symmetrical shapes in the direction of the disassembled side view (FIG. 24). Further, the front cover 103 and the rear cover 104 have symmetrical shapes in the directions of the disassembled front view (FIG. 25) and the disassembled bottom view (FIG. 23). That is, the outer plate 106c of the side cover 106 can be used as either the left or right side cover simply by changing the side facing the outer surface. Further, the front cover 103 can be used in a posture in which both ends in the longitudinal direction are directed upward. Further, the upper cover and the lower cover of the rear cover 104 are the same members, and can be configured by connecting the upper cover and the lower cover in different directions in the vertical direction.

Then, each belt accommodating body 101 inserts the lens member 107 screwed into the inner surface of the side cover 106, 106 into the inside of the wheel 102 screwed to the motor 108, and covers the outer periphery of the wheel 102. The front cover 103 and the rear cover 104 are screwed together by screwing the two mounting plates 105, 105 screwed to both ends of the front cover 103 to the attachment portions 104a, 104a at both ends of the rear cover 104. In addition, the side covers 106 and 106 are integrally attached to the left and right side surfaces of the rear cover 104, which is integrated with the front cover 103, respectively.

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 26, the three belt storage bodies 101, 101 ... Assembled as described above are arranged side by side in the left-right direction to form the symbol display device 6. Then, in each belt storage body 101, a part (three pieces) of the symbols drawn on the surface of the belt wound around the peripheral surface of the wheel 102 is passed through the front cover 103 to the machine base of the pachinko machine 1. It can be recognized from the front of.

Further, a center member 26 provided with various lamp members is installed so as to surround the symbol display device 6, and a symbol start port 19 into which a game ball can enter is provided below the center member 26. Furthermore, first tulip-type electric accessories 17, 18 and 18 provided with a pair of wing pieces capable of opening and closing are installed below the symbol start port 19 and on both the left and right sides, respectively. In addition, at the lowermost end of the game area 16, a discharge port 22 for discharging the game ball from the game area 16 to the rear of the game board 2 is provided. A large number of game nails are planted on substantially the entire surface of the game area 16.

Further, an upper plate member 7 provided with an upper plate 7a for supplying the game ball to the launching device 10 is attached to the front side of the machine frame 3 and below the game board 2. Further, on the right side of the upper plate 7a of the upper plate member 7, a ball pulling mechanism (not shown) is operated by sliding to the left side, and a ball for pulling the game ball in the upper plate 7a to the lower plate 12 is performed. A pulling lever 11 is provided. At the left end of the rear surface of the upper plate 7a, a return port 54 for returning the game ball from the rear side of the upper plate member 7 (which is also the rear surface side of the game board 2) into the upper plate 7a is provided. ..

The upper plate 7a is made of synthetic resin and is covered with a semi-transparent upper plate cover 8. The main body 41 of the upper plate cover 8 is formed in a thin plate shape, and integrally extends from the cover portion to the right with a cover portion having a bulging portion that bulges forward according to the shape of the upper plate 7a. It has a regulated department. Further, the regulating portion is provided with an insertion hole 42 through which the operation portion of the ball pulling lever 11 can be inserted. The insertion hole 42 has substantially the same shape as the shape of the operation portion of the ball pulling lever 11 in the top view. Then, when the upper plate cover 8 is attached to the upper plate member 7, the opening edge of the insertion hole 42 is opened by inserting the operation portion of the ball removal lever 11 at the initial position (position where the ball is not removed) into the insertion hole 42. It comes into contact with the outer peripheral surface (surface) of the operation portion, and the operation of the ball pulling lever 11 is restricted. Further, on the lower surface of the cover portion, a wall portion 43 projecting downward extends along the shape of the inner peripheral surface of the upper plate 7a. When the upper plate 7a is covered with the upper plate cover 8, the outer surface of the wall portion 43 comes into contact with the inner peripheral surface of the upper plate 7a to prevent the upper plate cover 8 from rattling. By making the upper plate cover 8 translucent, the state of the game ball in the upper plate 7a can be confirmed. Therefore, it is possible to detect the occurrence of ball clogging at an early stage. Further, the present invention is not limited to translucent, and may be transparent or opaque.

Further, on the lower right side of the upper plate member 7, a handle 9 for operating the launching device 10 is rotatably installed. In addition, a game button 25 that can be arbitrarily pushed and operated by the player is provided in front of the upper plate 7a.
Further, a pair of speakers 14 and 14 for reporting sound effects and various messages are provided on the upper part of the front door 4, and a pair of speakers 14 and 14 are provided on the side of the front door 4 according to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1. Lamp members 15 and 15 provided with a plurality of LEDs that light up and blink.

On the other hand, a power supply device 29 for supplying a power supply voltage to various control boards and various devices / members is installed in the lower portion on the rear surface side of the machine frame 3. Further, a center cover (not shown) formed in the shape of a synthetic resin cover is attached to the upper side of the power supply device 29, and inside the center cover, a control related to the game is executed. The control device 30, the display control device 50 that controls the display operation of the symbol display device 6, the light emission control device 51 that controls the lighting / blinking operation of the lamp member 15, and the sound control that controls the alarm sound operation from the speaker 14. The device 52 and the like are installed.

Further, on the rear surface side of the machine frame 3 (rear surface of the game board 2), at a position between the power supply device 29 and the control device 30 and the symbol display device 6 in the vertical direction and below the discharge port 22. , Entering the symbol start port 19, the tulip-type electric accessories 17, 18 and the discharge port 22, catching the game ball discharged to the rear side of the game board 2 and returning it to the upper plate 7a to circulate the game ball. A circulation member 27 is installed to allow the circulation member 27 to be installed. The circulation member 27 is integrally molded of fluorine-containing polycarbonate, and a game ball recovery passage 27b having a constant width (about 15 mm) is constant at the upper end edge of a horizontally long rectangular substrate 27a. It is provided so as to incline at an angle (about 5 °) (downward to the right when viewed from the rear). A step is provided in the substantially center (center in the left-right direction) of the game ball collection passage 27b, and the left side (27b2) is slightly higher (about 5 mm) than the right side (27b1) when viewed from the rear. (See Fig. 4). Further, at the downstream side of the game ball collection passage 27b (that is, near the right end when viewed from the rear), a substantially rectangular parallelepiped guiding ball portion 27c is provided so as to project forward, and the upper surface thereof is an upper plate. It is a guiding spherical surface 27d for guiding the game ball into 7a.

In addition, a guard wall 27e is continuously provided at the rear edge of the game ball recovery passage 27b, and the guard wall 27e is arranged parallel to the substrate 27a at a predetermined interval. It is in a state. Further, most of the upper end edge of the guard wall 27e (the part excluding the upper part of the guiding surface 27d) is substantially horizontal, and is constant so as to be orthogonal to the wall surface of the guard wall 27e over the entire upper end edge. A folded piece 27f having a width is provided. Further, the width of the folded piece 27f located above the guiding surface 27d is wider than the width of the other portion, and the position of the edge (front and back position) is the same as the surface of the substrate 27a. (That is, a wide window is formed in the folded piece 27f above the game ball collection passage 27b). Further, an insertion hole 27g for inserting various wirings is formed at the edge of the substrate 27a opposite to the ball guide portion 27c.

As described above, the configured circulation member 27 is fixed (screwed) in a state where the front surface of the substrate 27a is in contact with the back surface of the middle frame 5. Then, in such an attached state, the downstream end of the game ball recovery passage 27b and the return port 54 communicate with each other, and the guide surface 27d provided substantially horizontally on the upper surface of the ball guide portion 27c passes through the return port 54. It is in a state of communicating with the base end surface of the upper plate 7a without a gap (that is, the spherical surface 27d and the base end surface of the upper plate 7a are flush with each other). Therefore, the game balls discharged from the symbol start port 19, the tulip-type electric accessories 17, 18 and the discharge port 22 to the rear side of the game board 2 pass through the window formed in the folded piece 27f to collect the game balls. After falling onto 27b, it rolls downstream on the game ball collection passage 27b to reach the guiding surface 27d, and is returned into the upper plate 7a through the return port 54.

On the other hand, the control device 30 has a built-in control board 31 on which a main CPU 32 that controls the operation of the following members along with the execution of the jackpot lottery, a storage means 33 such as ROM and RAM, a timer 34, and an interface 35 and the like are mounted. There is. The control board 31 is connected to the symbol start port 19, the tulip-type electric accessories 17, 18, the launching device 10, the history display device 57, the card ejection unit 91, and the like via the interface 35. Further, the control board 31 is also electrically connected to the display control device 50, the light emission control device 51, and the sound control device 52 via the interface 35, and is a speaker according to the result of the jackpot lottery as described later. The operation of the 14 and the lamp member 15 and the symbol display operation of the symbol display device 6 are controlled. Although omitted in FIG. 15, the control board 31 is also connected to the power supply device 29 and the like via the interface 35.

The storage means 33 includes a c-counter (random number for determining jackpot) used for the jackpot lottery, a d-counter (random number for determining the definite display mode) for determining the definite display mode of the symbol in the symbol display device 6, and mainly a variation of the symbol. A plurality of counters such as an e-counter (random number for determining fluctuation time information) for determining a basic fluctuation pattern which is time are built-in. Each counter is a loop counter that counts loops while adding 1 each in a very short time (for example, 1 interruption 2.000 ms) between predetermined numerical values according to a predetermined rule from the time when the power is turned on. The acquisition of the used numerical value can be regarded as the acquisition of the numerical value from the random number. The c-counter loops between 0 and 40 (41 ways), the d-counter counts between 0 and 8 (9 ways), and the e-counter loops between 0 and 30 (31 ways). It has become. Then, the main CPU 32 acquires one numerical value from each of the c counter, the d counter, and the e counter (executes the jackpot lottery), triggered by the detection of the entry of the game ball into the symbol start port 19.

Further, the storage means 33 has a symbol to be definitely displayed by the symbol display device 6 and a definite display mode determination table in which the numerical value of the d counter and the definite display mode of the symbol are associated with each other (two types, one at the time of loss and the other at the time of jackpot). And, as shown in FIG. 16, a basic fluctuation pattern determination table in which the numerical value of the e-counter and the basic fluctuation pattern are associated with each other is stored. This basic fluctuation pattern mainly defines the fluctuation time of the symbol (time from the start of fluctuation to the final display) in the symbol display device 6. Further, the storage means 33 is provided with a variation pattern storage area 38 that stores a plurality of detailed variation patterns including detailed variation display modes of symbols, and various detailed variation patterns are described above as shown in FIG. It is stored in association with the basic fluctuation pattern.

Furthermore, when a game ball enters the symbol start port 19 while the symbol is variablely displayed in the symbol display device 6, for example, the storage means 33 is subjected to the c-counter, d-counter, and e-counter associated with the entry. A hold information storage area 36 for storing up to four acquired numerical values of the above as hold information is provided. In addition, the storage means 33 can transfer and store the reserved information stored in the reserved information storage area 36 one by one, and executes a jackpot determination such as whether or not the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot. A storage area 37 for determining a jackpot is provided. It should be noted that the reserved information is sequentially transferred to the jackpot determination storage area 37 in the order of storage each time the symbol is confirmed and displayed, and is digested, and new reserved information can be stored along with the digestion.

Hereinafter, the basic game operation in the pachinko machine 1 will be briefly described.
First, in the pachinko machine 1, when the game ball enters the symbol start port 19, the approach is detected by the main CPU 32 (satisfaction of a predetermined condition), and the entered game ball is returned into the upper plate 7a by the circulation member 27. To. Then, the main CPU 32 acquires one numerical value from each of the c counter, the d counter, and the e counter at the timing of the approach detection, and the number of the reserved information stored in the reserved information storage area 36 reaches the maximum value. Check if it is. Then, when the number of pending information has already reached the maximum value, the numerical values acquired from the c counter, the d counter, and the e counter are deleted without being stored. On the other hand, if the maximum value is not reached, the numerical values acquired from the c counter, the d counter, and the e counter are stored in the reserved information storage area 36.

Further, the main CPU 32 constantly confirms whether the symbol is displayed in a variable manner or is displayed in a definite manner on the symbol display device 6, and if the symbol is definitely displayed, it is confirmed whether or not there is pending information. Then, when the reserved information exists, the reserved information having the highest priority to be digested (here, the reserved information stored earliest in time) is transferred to the jackpot determination storage area 37, and the following jackpot is obtained for the reserved information. Execute the judgment. That is, with reference to the jackpot determination table corresponding to the game state at the time when the reserved information is transferred to the jackpot determination storage area 37, the numerical value acquired from the c counter is a predetermined “big hit numerical value (for example, jackpot determination in the normal state). In the table, there is only one type of "0", and in the table for determining the jackpot in the specific game state, "0", "5", "10", "15", "20", "25", " Whether or not it is "30", "35", and "40") "(that is, whether or not the result of the jackpot lottery is" jackpot ") is determined, and the" jackpot "is determined. Based on the determination result according to the above, the final display mode of the symbol is determined based on the numerical value acquired from the d counter. Further, when the result of the jackpot lottery is "big hit" (the numerical value acquired from the c counter is the "big hit numerical value"), the numerical value acquired from the e-counter using the basic fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 16 (b). Read the basic fluctuation pattern corresponding to (that is, determine the basic fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time of the symbol). On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot lottery is "missing" (the numerical value acquired from the c counter is a numerical value other than the "big hit numerical value"), the basic fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. Read the basic fluctuation pattern corresponding to the acquired numerical value of (that is, determine the basic fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time of the symbol).

After that, the detailed variation pattern corresponding to the basic variation pattern is read out, the symbol variation is started on the symbol display device 6, and the symbol is varied and displayed on the symbol display device 6 according to the detailed variation pattern read while clocking by the timer 34. Or, a display effect such as blinking an LED built in the symbol display device 6 is executed. Then, when the fluctuation time of the symbol according to the read basic variation pattern elapses, the symbol is confirmed and displayed on the symbol display device 6 in a definite display mode based on the numerical value acquired from the d counter based on the result of the jackpot lottery. Let me. Regarding the symbols to be confirmed and displayed, for example, if the result of the jackpot lottery is "big hit", the jackpot symbol display mode in which three identical symbols are lined up (a special confirmed display mode, for example, "7, 7, 7" "And" 3.3.3 ") to confirm the display. On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot lottery is "missing", at least one of the three symbols displayed side by side is different from the other two symbols in the missing symbol display mode (the missed symbol display mode, for example, "missing confirmed display mode". Confirm display with 1, 2, 3 ").

Further, when the result of the big hit lottery is "big hit", the main CPU 32 operates the card ejection unit 91 after the confirmation display in the special confirmation display mode of the above symbol, and any one of the game cards 60a to 60c. The number of game cards (for example, the game card 60a) is discharged to the front side of the front plate 85 through the discharge slit 92, and the discharge notification LEDs 93, 93 ... Are turned on until the game card 60a is pulled out by the player. Notify the player that the game card 60a has been ejected.

Further, the main CPU 32 causes a first special game state in which the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is opened for a predetermined first special time (for example, 30 seconds) together with the ejection of the game cards 60a to 60c. Then, when the entry of a predetermined number (for example, 9) or more of the game balls into the opened tulip-type electric accessory 17 is detected, the predetermined second special time (for example, 30 seconds) is obtained after the end of the first special gaming state. ), Which causes a second special gaming state in which the tulip-type electric accessories 17, 18 and 18 are opened twice. Then, when the second special gaming state ends, the main CPU 32 determines that the jackpot lottery result is a "big hit" after the second special gaming state ends, or the symbol is a specific number of times (for example, 5). (Times) Until any of the conditions for the final display is satisfied, the probability that the result of the big hit lottery will be a "big hit" is improved as described above, causing a specific gaming state.
On the other hand, if a predetermined number or more of game balls do not enter the tulip-type electric accessory 17 that has been opened even though the first special game state has occurred, the second special game is performed after the end of the first special game state. The normal state is set without causing a state and without causing a specific gaming state. The game balls that have entered the opened tulip-type electric accessories 17 and 18 are returned into the upper plate 7a by the circulation member 27, as in the case of entering the symbol start port 19.

Here, the game cards 60a to 60c discharged by the card ejection unit 91 with the occurrence of the first special gaming state will be described. The game card 60a is formed in a rectangular shape that is long in the front-rear direction, and a common decorative portion 61 having a predetermined width in the front-rear direction is provided at the front end portion thereof. Further, the rear end portion of the game card 60a is also provided with a common decorative portion 61 having the same front-rear width as the front end portion. Then, between the common decoration units 61 and 61, there is an identification decoration unit 62a that can identify that it is a game card 60a, and the identification decoration unit 62a is provided with a memo unit 63 on which characters and the like can be written. ing.

Further, the game card 60b is a rectangular card body formed to the same size as the game card 60a, and the same common decorative portions 61 and 61 as the game card 60a are provided at the front end portion and the rear end portion. Then, it is possible to identify that the game card 60b is between the common decoration units 61 and 61, and the identification decoration unit 62b is different from the identification decoration unit 62a. Further, the identification decoration unit 62b is also provided with the memo unit 63 as in the game card 60a.

Further, the game card 60c is a rectangular card body formed to the same size as the game cards 60a and 60b, and the same common decorative portions 61 and 61 as the game cards 60a and 60b are provided at the front end and the rear end. Has been done. Then, it is possible to identify that the game card 60c is between the common decoration parts 61 and 61, and the identification decoration part 62c is different from the identification decoration parts 62a and 62b. Further, the identification decoration unit 62c is also provided with the memo unit 63 as in the game cards 60a and 60b.
All the game cards 60a to 60c are provided with the same decoration on both the front and back sides (that is, the common decoration portion 61, the identification decoration portions 62a, 62b, 62c, and the memo portion 63 are provided).

Then, the card ejection unit 91 ejects the game cards 60a to 60c so that only the common decorative portion 61 on either the front side or the rear side of each of the game cards 60a to 60c is exposed on the front surface of the front plate 85. Therefore, it is not possible for the player to confirm which of the game cards 60a to 60c has been ejected unless the ejected game card is removed.

Further, the game ball 65 used in the pachinko machine 1 will be described. The game ball 65 has the same diameter (11 mm) as that of a game ball used in a normal pachinko machine, and a synthetic resin layer 67 having a thickness of 0.3 mm is provided on the surface of a metal ball 66 having a diameter of 10.4 mm. Become. As the synthetic resin forming the synthetic resin layer 67, an ionomer resin (trade name "Himilan 1605" of Mitsui / DuPont Polychemical Co., Ltd.) with fluorine added is used, and the impact sound on a game nail or the like is used. By adding fluorine, the frictional resistance on the surface of the game ball 65 is reduced, and the ball is prevented from being clogged.

Then, when the game by the player on the pachinko machine 1 is explained along the general flow, the player starts the game from the normal state, and the handle 9 is rotated to operate the launching device 10. Then, the game ball is driven into the game area 16 through the launch passage 13, and the game ball is first aimed at entering the symbol start port 19. Then, the result of the big hit lottery by the game ball that has entered the symbol start port 19 becomes a "big hit", and when the first special game state occurs, it is discharged in a state where only the common decorative portion 61 is exposed from the discharge slit 92. The tulip type that has been opened while checking which of the game cards 60a to 60c was ejected and what kind of content is described in the memo section 63, etc. Aim for the entry of a predetermined number or more of game balls into the electric accessory 17. In addition, when the second special gaming state occurs after the end of the first special gaming state, the game ball is aimed at entering the tulip-type electric accessory 17 that is reopened and the tulip-type electric accessory 18 and 18 that are newly opened. .. Further, after the end of the second special game state, a specific game state in which the probability that the result of the big hit lottery becomes a "big hit" has increased has occurred, so that the game ball to the symbol start port 19 is expected to become a "big hit". Aim for the entry of. However, if the result of the big hit lottery does not become a "big hit" and the number of confirmed display times of the symbol reaches a specific number, the specific game state ends and the normal state is entered, so the probability of becoming a "big hit" decreases. , Return to the game aiming at the entry of the game ball into the symbol start port 19 until the result of the big hit lottery becomes "big hit" again. It should be noted that not only the game balls that have entered the symbol start port 19 and the tulip-type electric accessories 17 and 18, but also the game balls that are discharged from the discharge port 22 without entering any of the members are raised by the circulation member 27. It will be returned to the dish 7a.

(Effect of a pachinko machine with a support base of this embodiment)
According to the pachinko machine with a support base having the above-described configuration, the support base 70 is formed by assembling the trolley 71 with casters 78, 78 ... And the frame body 72. It can be stored and transported separately in a state of being divided into a frame body 72. Therefore, the work related to the storage and transportation of the support base 70 can be facilitated, and the introduction to a nursing care facility or the like becomes easy.

Further, a notch 77 recessed rearward is widely formed in the left-right direction along the front end edge of the bottom plate 73 of the bogie 70, and the notch 77, the side plates 74, 74 and the ceiling are formed on the front side of the bogie 70. A space surrounded by the plate 76, that is, a space open to the front and the bottom is provided. Therefore, even a player who uses a wheelchair can easily play a game at a position close to the pachinko machine 1 simply by putting the wheelchair or foot into the space formed by the notch 77 or the like from the front side of the dolly 70. Can be done.

Further, when the pachinko machine 1 is installed on the top plate 76 of the trolley 71, the pachinko machine 1 is located above the reinforcing plate 75, and the reinforcing plate 75 supports the installation location of the pachinko machine 1 on the top plate 76 from below. It is designed to be reinforced with a pachinko style. Therefore, the top plate 76 of the carriage 71 is less likely to be cracked or cracked, and the strength of the support 70 can be improved.

Furthermore, since the space formed by the notch 77 and the like communicates with the space S1 on the bottom plate 73 and extends to the rear side, the player extends his / her foot to the rear side of the reinforcing plate 75. It is possible for a player to play in a very comfortable posture. In addition, since the left and right outer portions of the notch 77 in the bottom plate 73 are projected forward as large as the front end portion of the top plate 76, the player puts weight on the front end of the top plate 76. Even if the dolly 71 does not fall forward, the safety can be improved.

Further, connecting holes 86 are provided in the left and right side plates 81a and 81b of the frame body 72, respectively. Therefore, when introducing it to a nursing care facility, for example, by using a connecting tool consisting of bolts and nuts, the support bases 70 can be arranged side by side in a connected state, and by extension, the support bases 70, 70 ... The installation condition of the can be stabilized.

In addition, an angle adjusting plate 87 having a predetermined inclined surface on the front surface is attached to the inner surface of the side plate 81a of the frame body 72, and when installing the pachinko machine 1, the machine frame 3 of the pachinko machine 1 is used as an angle adjusting plate. The installation angle of the pachinko machine 1 can be set to a predetermined installation angle simply by bringing it into contact with the front surface of the 87. Therefore, even a person who has no experience in installation work can easily install the pachinko machine 1 at a suitable installation angle. Further, fixing bolts 88 and 88 that can be screwed downward are provided on the top plate 82 of the frame body 72, and the fixing bolts 88 and 88 are screwed onto the upper surface of the machine frame 3 of the pachinko machine 1 to frame the pachinko machine 1. It can be fixed to the body 72. Therefore, the installation work of the pachinko machine 1 can be further simplified.

Further, the back plate 80 is assembled so as to cover the space S2 between the side plates 81a and 81b where the pachinko machine 1 is installed from the rear, and at a position on the front surface of the back plate 80, particularly including the rear of the circulation member 27. The sound absorbing material 55 is attached. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the noise generated by the game ball that falls on the circulation member 27 or rolls on the circulation member 27.

Further, when the back plate 80 is assembled, a gap S3 that communicates the space S2 and the outside between the lower end of the back plate 80 and the top plate 76 of the carriage 71 is formed with the rear end of the top plate 82 of the frame body 72. A gap S4 for communicating the space S2 and the outside is formed between the upper front surface of the back plate 80 and the front surface of the back plate 80, respectively. Therefore, due to the heat generated from the control device 30 and the like, an air flow flowing from the gap S3 to the gap S4 is generated in the space S2. Therefore, it is difficult for heat to be trapped on the rear side of the pachinko machine 1, and there is no problem that heat is trapped in the space S2 and adversely affects the control device 30.

Furthermore, the upper plate cover 8 attached so as to cover the upper plate 7a is provided with a regulating portion having an insertion hole 42 through which the operation portion of the ball pulling lever 11 can be inserted. Then, when attaching the upper plate cover 8, the operating portion of the ball removing lever 11 is inserted into the insertion hole 42, so that the opening edge of the insertion hole 42 comes into contact with the outer peripheral surface of the operating portion of the ball removing lever 11, and the ball removing lever The operation of 11 is disabled. Therefore, even if a pachinko machine with a support base is configured by using a conventionally known pachinko machine having a ball pulling lever 11 or the like, the player mistakenly operates the ball pulling lever 11 and the game ball in the upper plate 7a is released. There is no risk that the ball will be pulled out to the lower plate 12. Further, since the operation of the ball pulling lever 11 can be disabled only by attaching the precision plate cover 8, troublesome work such as releasing the link between the ball pulling lever 11 and the ball pulling mechanism and removing the ball pulling lever 11 is performed. Is not required, and a pachinko machine with a support base can be manufactured at low cost.

Furthermore, on the rear surface of the game board 2, the upper surface is recessed downward at a position below all the entrance means such as the symbol start port 19, the tulip-type electric accessories 17, 18 and the like, and the discharge port 22. A circulation member 27 provided with a game ball collection passage 27b extending in the left-right direction and sloping downward toward the return port 54 opening into the upper plate 7a is installed as well as a window being formed in the folded-back piece 27f. There is. Then, the game balls that have entered the symbol start port 19 and the tulip-type electric accessories 17 and 18 and the game balls that are discharged from the discharge port 22 without entering any of the members are received by the game ball collection passage 27b. After that, the game ball collection passage 27b is rolled toward the return port 54, and the ball can be returned to the upper plate 7a through the return port 54. Therefore, since a conventional general game ball circulation device that operates a lift means that requires a motor or the like to circulate the game ball is not required, it is also suitable for a nursing care facility or the like that does not have a facility for circulating the game ball. Can be introduced in. In addition, the structure related to the circulation of the game ball is very simplified, the pachinko machine with a support base can be miniaturized, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced. Further, unlike the conventional pachinko machine, the circulation of the game ball does not require a separate power, so that the operating cost can be reduced. Furthermore, since all the game balls driven into the game area 16 are returned to the upper plate 7a, the game can be continued with a small number of game balls.

In addition, since the circulation member 27 is installed in the space between the power supply device 29 and the control device 30 and the symbol display device 6 in the vertical direction, the circulation member 27 is installed in a pachinko machine that is not a well-known circulation type. It can be easily retrofitted. Therefore, the manufacturing cost can be further reduced, for example, the conventional non-circulation type pachinko machine can be reused as the game machine main body (pachinko machine 1) in the pachinko machine with a support base. Since the circulation member 27, which is a circulation means, is formed of fluorine-containing polycarbonate, there is also an effect that dirt is less likely to adhere when the game ball continues to circulate in the machine base, and troubles such as ball clogging are less likely to occur. ..

On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 1, when the result of the so-called big hit lottery is "big hit" and the special symbol is confirmed and displayed in the special confirmed display mode, the card ejection unit 91 is activated and any one of the game cards 60a to 60c is activated. One game card is ejected. Therefore, it is possible to provide a game different from the conventional general gaming machine that has caused a jackpot state in which a large number of prize balls can be paid out.

Further, all the game cards 60a to 60c have the same size, and the same common decorative portions 61 and 61 are provided at the front end and the rear end of each game card 60a to 60c, and only between the common decorative portions 61 and 61 are provided, respectively. Different identification decoration parts 62a to 62c are used. When the game cards 60a to 60c are ejected, only the common decorative portion 61 is ejected so as to be exposed to the front surface. Therefore, for the player, the pachinko machine 1 is rich in gameplay, in which it is not possible to confirm which of the game cards 60a to 60c has been ejected unless the ejected game cards are removed. Can be done. In addition, when replenishing the game cards 60a to 60c to the discharge device 95, it is not necessary to worry about the front-back orientation and the front and back of the game cards 60a to 60c, and the replenishment work can be easily performed.
Furthermore, since the memo unit 63 is provided in each of the game cards 60a to 60c, the value of the same game card 60a can be made different by making the characters to be written in the memo unit 63 different. It is possible to provide games that are rich in fun.

Further, the card ejection unit 91 is provided with ejection notification LEDs 93, 93 ..., and when the game cards 60a to 60c are ejected, the ejection notification LED 93, until the ejected game cards 60a to 60c are taken out by the player. Turn on 93 ... Therefore, even a player with little game experience can easily know that the game cards 60a to 60c have been ejected.

Further, the symbol display device 6 displays a belt storage body 101 containing a flat cylindrical wheel 102 around which a belt displaying a plurality of symbols is wound on the peripheral surface, and a part of the symbol is from the front of the machine stand. Since a plurality of the belt storage bodies 101 are installed side by side so that they can be recognized, the symbol display device 6 is configured by manufacturing a large number of the belt storage bodies 101 at a time and assembling only three of the belt storage bodies 101, 101 ... can do. Therefore, the manufacturing cost can be kept low.
Further, when one belt storage body 101 breaks down, the belt storage body 101 may be replaced with another new belt storage body 101, so that the maintenance cost can be kept low.

Furthermore, the symbol display device 6 holds the left and right side plates (side covers 106, 106), upper and lower plates (mounting plates 105, 105), and front and rear plates (front surface) for each reel (for each belt storage body 101). Since it is unitized by covering it with the cover 103 and the rear cover 104), it can be handled independently in units of one reel, so that it is easy to handle the installation work, maintenance work, etc. of the symbol display device 6. is there. Since the side covers 106 and 106, which are a part of the belt accommodating body 101, function as the left and right side plates of the reel (wheel 102), the heat generated when the reel rotates is conducted through the side covers 106 and 106. It is also possible to dissipate heat effectively.

Further, the belt accommodating bodies 101, 101 ... Accommodate the wheel 102 inside the front cover 103 and the rear cover 104, and the front cover 103 and the rear cover 104 are formed vertically and symmetrically. The front cover 103 and the rear cover 104 can be mounted upside down, the number of parts is small, and the product can be manufactured at a lower cost.
Furthermore, since the left and right side plates (side covers 106, 106) and the upper and lower plates (mounting plates 105, 105) are configured to have the same shape, the number of molds for making them can be reduced to half. Compared with conventional pachinko machines and lot machines, the unit price of parts of the symbol display device 6 can be significantly reduced.

In addition, since a game ball 65 having a synthetic resin layer 67 made of an ionomer resin having a thickness of 0.3 mm added to the surface of a metal ball 66 having a diameter of 10.4 mm is used, a game nail is used. It is possible to reduce the collision noise with the like, reduce the frictional resistance on the surface of the game ball 65, and prevent the ball from being clogged in the game area 16.

(About a modified example of the present invention)
The configuration of the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and not only the configuration of the entire gaming machine including the support stand, but also the configuration of each support stand and the gaming machine and the like. It can be appropriately changed as necessary without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

For example, the structure of the dolly and the frame body can be changed as appropriate, and for the dolly, a horizontal support plate can be attached to the rear surface of the reinforcing plate and the inner surface of the side plate so that the transformer and the like can be installed in the space S1. Alternatively, a back plate that closes between the top plate and the bottom plate may be provided on the rear end edge of the carriage. On the other hand, with respect to the frame body, various design changes can be made, such as whether or not to provide an upper plate, and changing the mounting position of the front plate when the card ejection unit is provided on the right side of the gaming machine.
Further, in the above embodiment, the game card is adopted as the prize body, but there is no problem even if the prize body (for example, coin) which is not the game card is adopted.

Furthermore, for example, by attaching a hook to the rear end surface of the top plate of the frame body and connecting the wall surface near the installation position of the support base with the hook, it is possible to prevent the support base from tipping over to the front side. Is.
Furthermore, the gaming ball used in the gaming machine is not limited to that of the above embodiment.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the angle adjusting portion is provided on the inner surface of the right side plate, but where to provide the angle adjusting portion, which part of the gaming machine main body is brought into contact with the angle adjusting portion, and the like are determined. The design can be changed as appropriate, and for example, the front end surface of the receiving portion of the bottom plate of the frame body can be configured as the angle adjusting portion.
In addition, in the above embodiment, the fixing means is provided on the top plate of the frame body, and the fixing means is screwed into the upper surface of the game machine main body. If it is the peripheral surface of the main body, the design can be changed as appropriate on which surface the fixing means is screwed into.

Further, regarding the configuration of the circulation means, in the above-described embodiment, the receiving portion and the collecting portion are provided with the functions of both components in the game ball collection passage, but the circulation means is not limited to such a circulation means. Instead, for example, it is possible to adopt a circulation means that is provided with a saucer-shaped receiving portion and a game ball passage connecting the receiving portion and the return port under the receiving portion. .. Then, it is not necessary to position all of the receiving portion under the discharge port or between the power supply device and the control device or the symbol control device, and at least a part of the receiving portion is under the discharge port or the power supply device. If it is located between the control device and the design control device, a corresponding effect can be obtained.
Furthermore, two types of jackpots, so-called probabilistic jackpots and non-probabilistic jackpots, are provided, and in the case of probabilistic jackpots, regardless of the number of game balls entering the tulip-type electric accessory opened in the first special gaming state, it is special. On the other hand, in the case of a non-probability change jackpot, there is no problem even if the specific game state is not generated after the end of the special game state. It should be noted that the number of prizes to be provided to the player is different due to the difference in the fixed display mode of the symbol at the time of the big hit (for example, if it is "7.7.7", two game cards are used, and "2. If it is "2.2", one game card may be provided, etc.).

Furthermore, regarding the regulating portion of the cover member, how to regulate the operation of the ball pulling operation means can be appropriately changed according to the structure of the ball pulling operation means and the like. That is, when the ball pulling operation means is a ball pulling button to be pushed in, a regulating portion that covers the surface of the ball pulling operation means is integrally provided instead of providing an insertion hole as in the above embodiment. It may be configured to make the operation of the ball pulling operation means impossible. When the regulating unit covers the surface of the ball removing operation means, the regulating unit and the ball removing operating means may be in contact with each other or may not be in contact with each other. Further, even if the ball removing operation means is a ball removing lever, it is possible to disable the operation of the ball removing operating means by providing a regulating portion that covers the operating portion.
Further, the shape of the cover member (for example, where in the main body the regulating portion is provided) can be appropriately changed according to the positional relationship between the dish portion and the ball removing operation means.
Further, although the cover member is made of synthetic resin in the above embodiment, there is no problem even if the cover member is made of metal.

Further, the shape of the sound absorbing material can be changed as appropriate. For example, the surface area of the sound absorbing material is increased by providing a large number of irregularities on the front surface of the sound absorbing material so that sound can be absorbed more efficiently. You may. The mounting position of the sound absorbing material on the back plate can also be changed as appropriate according to the structure on the rear surface side of the gaming machine.
Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the back plate is assembled so that a gap is formed between the lower end of the back plate and the top plate of the carriage, and the length of the top plate of the frame body in the front-rear direction is set to the front-rear direction of the side plate. By making it shorter than the length of the top plate, a gap is formed between the rear end of the top plate and the front surface of the upper part of the back plate. The same effect can be obtained by providing a slit directly on the top plate of the frame or the top plate of the frame body.

Furthermore, as in the above embodiment, the symbol display device is not limited to the one in which the symbol display device is configured by assembling three wheel storage bodies, and the symbol display device is configured by assembling two or four or more wheel storage bodies. It is also possible to change to the one that has been used.
In addition, not only the upper and lower parts of the installation space where the gaming machine can be stored, but also the side parts and the like may be formed with gaps for releasing heat, or a sound absorbing material may be attached to the inner surface of the side plate. There is no problem. The overall structure of the frame body can be changed as appropriate, and the front plate, top plate, bottom plate, etc. may not be provided, or the card ejection unit is separately installed outside the frame body. It is also possible.

Further, in the above embodiment, one control device is configured to control from the main control related to the game such as the jackpot lottery to the control related to the fluctuation of the symbol in the symbol display device. It is divided into two control devices, a control device and a sub control device, and the main control related to the game is the main control device, and the control related to the fluctuation of the symbol in the symbol display device is controlled by the sub control device. Of course it is possible.
Further, in the above embodiment, the basic fluctuation pattern and the detailed fluctuation pattern have a one-to-one correspondence, but a plurality of types of detailed fluctuation patterns are associated with the same basic fluctuation pattern, and which details are obtained by lottery using a counter or the like. It may be configured to determine whether to fluctuate the symbol according to the fluctuation pattern.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, it is assumed that numerical values are acquired from three counters, a c counter, a d counter, and an e counter, as a jackpot lottery, but it is also possible to correspond with only one counter, or two counters. Alternatively, it is of course possible to configure the numerical value to be acquired from four or more counters. The random number as the lottery means can be either a soft random number or a hard random number.
Furthermore, the timing for determining whether or not to make a "big hit" is not limited to the timing when the entry of the game ball into the approach means such as the symbol start opening is detected. That is, whether or not the symbol to be confirmed and displayed according to the timing of the operation by operating the operation means such as the game button after changing the symbol over a predetermined time according to the detection of the approach is set to the special final display mode (that is,). It can also be configured to determine (whether or not to make a "big hit").

Further, the structure of the symbol display device can be changed as appropriate, and the device is not limited to the belt type display device, but may be, for example, a dot display type display device or a 7-segment display device, so-called. It is also possible to adopt a drum type display device such as that used in slot machines.
Further, a member may be provided in the game area so that the game ball is temporarily stopped, or a structure such that the game ball is temporarily invisible (for example, it is moved from the front side to the rear side of the game board). It is also possible to adopt (such as putting it in a box-shaped gaming member).

Furthermore, a movable means (for example, a movable means for lifting the game ball that has flowed down to the lower part of the game area to the upper part of the game area again) is provided so as to affect the flow of the game ball or the approach to the approach means. You may.
Furthermore, in the above embodiment, one symbol start port and three tulip type electric accessories are provided as approach means, but the structure and number of the approach means can be changed as appropriate, for example, the tulip type in the center. Instead of the electric accessory, there is no problem even if an approach means such as a so-called grand prize device provided with a door member that opens and closes is provided.

Further, a general gaming machine is provided with so-called fraud detecting means such as an opening detecting means for detecting the opening when the front door is opened, but the gaming machine according to the present invention has such fraud detection means. It is not necessary to provide means.
Further, a general gaming machine is provided with a locking means for keeping the front door and the middle frame closed with respect to the machine frame, but the gaming machine according to the present invention is provided with such a locking means. It does not have to be provided.

In addition, the present invention is configured by adopting not only the pachinko machine of the above embodiment but also other gaming machine main bodies such as a pachinko machine without an upper plate cover, a pachinko machine without a lower plate, an enclosed pachinko machine, and the like. It is also possible to do.
In addition, all the elements described in the claims, the specification and the drawings (for example, the game area, the game board, the approach means, the discharge port, the launch means, the dish part, the caster, the dolly, the return port, the receiving part, the collection part). Units, circulation means, power supply devices, symbol display devices, control devices, etc.) may be physically single or plural, as long as there is no clear description that consciously limits the number. The arrangement may be changed. In addition, the element names (names given to the elements) used in the claims and specifications are merely given for convenience in the description of this case, which may give rise to a special meaning. I am not particularly conscious of. That is, the element name alone does not limit the interpretation of what the element is. Furthermore, whether a plurality of elements among all the above elements are appropriately integrally configured or one element is divided into a plurality of elements is not specified in the scope of claims or the like. Since all of these are matters that can be considered extremely easily by those skilled in the art, it is clear that all the patterns are within the assumed range even if all the patterns are not described in the specification or the like. Of course, it is included in the scope of rights pertaining to. Therefore, simply adopting a gaming machine having a structural difference within such a range because it is not described in the present embodiment does not mean that the right according to the present invention has been circumvented. .. The same applies to differences in the configuration and shape of each element, which can be easily considered by those skilled in the art from this embodiment.

1 ... Pachinko machine (game machine body), 2 ... Game board, 6 ... Design display device, 7a ... Upper plate (dish part), 10 ... Launch device (launching means), 16 ... Game area, 17, 18 ... Tulip type electric accessory (entrance means), 19 ... Design start port (entrance means), 22 ... Discharge port, 27 ... Circulation member (circulation means), 27a ... Substrate, 27b ... Game ball collection passage (reception part, collection part), 27c ... ball guide part, 27d ... guide surface, 27e ... guard wall, 27f ... folded piece, 29 ... power supply device, 30 ... control device, 70・ ・ Support stand, 71 ・ ・ Bogie, 72 ・ ・ Frame body, 78 ・ ・ Caster.

Claims (1)

A game board in which a game area in which a game ball can flow down is formed on the front surface, and at least one provided in the game area, in which the game ball can enter and the entered game ball is discharged to the rear surface side of the game board. One approach means, a discharge port provided below the approach means and discharging a game ball that has not entered the approach means to the rear surface side of the game board, and a discharge port for driving the game ball into the game area. A gaming machine in which a gaming machine main body including a launching means and a dish portion capable of storing a gaming ball supplied to the launching means is installed on a trolley having casters.
On the rear surface of the game board, a receiving portion for receiving the game ball discharged to the rear surface side of the game board, and a collecting unit for guiding the game ball received by the receiving portion to the return port side communicating with the inside of the dish portion. A gaming machine characterized in that, a circulation means provided with an insertion hole for inserting wiring is installed in a state where at least a part of the receiving portion is positioned below the discharge port.

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