JP7072206B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine (pachinko machine) that plays a game by firing a gaming ball toward a gaming area formed on the front side of the gaming board.

In a gaming machine that plays a game by firing a gaming ball toward a gaming area formed on the front side of the gaming board, it is common that the gaming area is provided with an entrance for the gaming ball to enter. , When a game ball enters the ball entrance, a prize ball is given or a lottery related to the game is held.

Some of these entry ports change the possibility of a game ball entering, and for example, one having an opening / closing plate that can move in the front-rear direction is known (Patent Document 1). When the opening / closing plate moves forward, the opening of the ball entrance that opens upward is covered with the opening / closing plate, and the game ball becomes a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter. The opening of the ball is no longer covered by the opening / closing plate, and the game ball is in an open state where it can enter. In addition, a guide passage that guides the game ball to the entrance is provided in the game area by an inclination that descends toward the entrance, and the game ball that rolls along this guide passage is the entrance (opening and closing). If the plate) is in the closed state, it will not enter the ball entrance by rolling on the opening / closing plate as it is, and when the entrance is open, it will fall from the guide passage to the opening. It is possible to enter the ball at the entrance.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2017-18791

However, in a gaming machine in which a game ball is guided to the entrance by a guide passage as described above, most of the game balls that roll along the guide passage become the entrance when the entrance is opened. There was a problem that the number of balls entered would be too large because the balls would be entered. On the other hand, if the time (opening time) that the entrance is open is short, the player cannot be given the impression that the game ball is difficult to enter, and the game entertainment cannot be sufficiently enhanced.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and suppresses the entry of a gaming ball rolling along a guide passage into the entrance without shortening the opening time of the entrance. The purpose is to provide possible gaming machines.

In order to solve at least a part of the above-mentioned problems, the gaming machine of the present invention adopts the following configuration. That is,
In a gaming machine that plays a game by firing a gaming ball toward a gaming area formed on the front side of the gaming board.
An entry port provided in the game area and having an opening that opens upward,
By moving the game area in the front-rear direction, the game ball is in a closed state covering the opening so that the game ball cannot enter the ball entry port, and the game ball can enter the ball entry port. An opening / closing plate that switches between the open state and the open state,
A guide passage that guides the game ball to the entrance by tilting downward toward the entrance, and a guide passage that guides the game ball to the entrance.
It is provided on the side opposite to the guide passage with respect to the entrance, and is provided with a receiving passage for receiving the game ball that has not entered the entrance while rolling on the guide passage.
The left-right width of the opening of the entrance is such that even if the opening / closing plate is in the open state, a part of the game balls guided by the inclination of the guide passage is the opening of the entrance. It is set to a width that allows you to jump over the part, and
An extension portion extending the ball entrance side of the guide passage is provided.
The receiving passage is characterized in that it is arranged lower than an extension line extending from the end of the guide passage on the entrance side with the same inclination as the guide passage.

According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent a game ball rolling along a guide passage from entering the ball entry port without shortening the opening time of the ball entry port.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the board surface structure of the game board 20 of this Example. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of this Example. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the 2nd start port unit 60 of this Example. It is sectional drawing which cut the guide passage 65 of this Example from the front side to the back side of a pachinko machine 1 in a vertical plane. It is a top view from above between the mounting plate 63 and the front plate 62 of the 2nd start port unit 60 of this embodiment. It is a front view which saw the 2nd start port unit 60 of this embodiment horizontally from the front. It is explanatory drawing which expanded and showed the positional relationship between the guide passage 65 and the receiving passage 69 of this Example. It is a top view from above between the mounting plate 63 and the front plate 62 of the 2nd start port unit 60 of the 1st modification. It is a perspective view which showed the guide passage 65 of the 2nd modification. It is a perspective view which showed the guide passage 65 of the 3rd modification. It is explanatory drawing which expanded and showed the positional relationship between the 2nd start opening 61, the opening / closing plate 64, and the guide passage 65 in the pachinko machine 1 of the 4th modification. It is explanatory drawing which expanded and showed the positional relationship between the 2nd start opening 61, the opening / closing plate 64, and the guide passage 65 in the pachinko machine 1 of the 5th modification.

In order to clarify the contents of the present invention described above, an example in which the present invention is applied to a type of pachinko machine (game machine) called a "seven machine" or a "digipachi" will be described. In the embodiment, "front" and "table" indicate "front with respect to the gaming machine", that is, "direction close to the player (front side when viewed from the player)", and "rear" and "rear". "Back" indicates "backward with respect to the gaming machine", that is, "direction away from the player (back side when viewed from the player)". In addition, "upper" means "upper" when viewed from the player, "lower" indicates "lower" when viewed from the player, and "left" means "lower" when viewed from the player. It indicates that it is "left", and "right" indicates that it is "right" when viewed from the player.

A. Pachinko machine equipment configuration:
A-1. Configuration on the front side of the device:
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, a front frame 4 is provided on the front surface of the pachinko machine 1. One end (left side in FIG. 1) of the front frame 4 is rotatably supported with respect to the middle frame 3. A game board 20 (see FIG. 2) is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame 3, and when the front frame 4 is rotated (opened) toward the front side of the pachinko machine 1 with respect to the middle frame 3. , The game board 20 is exposed. One end (left side in FIG. 1) of the middle frame 3 is rotatably supported with respect to the main body frame 2. The main body frame 2 is a substantially rectangular frame formed by assembling wooden plate-shaped members, and forms an outer frame of the pachinko machine 1.

A window portion 4a is formed in a substantially central portion of the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 4b such as a glass plate is fitted in the window portion 4a. The player can visually recognize the game area of the game board 20 arranged on the back side through the window portion 4a (transparent plate 4b). Further, a small window portion 4c is formed in the lower right of the window portion 4a in the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 4d such as a synthetic resin plate is fitted in the small window portion 4c. The player can visually recognize the segment display portion of the game board 20 arranged on the back side through the small window portion 4c (transparent plate 4d).

An upper lamp 5a is provided above the window portion 4a in the front frame 4, a right side lamp 5b is provided on the right peripheral portion of the window portion 4a, and a left side lamp 5c is provided on the left peripheral portion of the window portion 4a. Is provided. Further, a pair of upper speakers 6a are provided on the left and right above the window portion 4a, and lower speakers 6b are provided on the front side of the lower portion of the main body frame 2. The upper lamp 5a, the right side lamp 5b, the left side lamp 5c, the upper speaker 6a, and the lower speaker 6b are driven in order to enhance the effect on the game.

An upper dish portion 7 is provided below the window portion 4a in the front frame 4. The upper plate portion 7 stores game balls rented out via the card unit 242 (see FIG. 3) and game balls paid out from the pachinko machine 1. Further, a lower plate portion 8 is provided below the upper plate portion 7, and a game ball rented out in excess of the capacity of the upper plate portion 7 or a game paid out in excess of the capacity of the upper plate portion 7. The sphere is stored.

A firing handle 9 that can be rotated by a player is provided on the right side of the lower plate portion 8 of the front frame 4. The rotation axis of the launch handle 9 is connected to a launcher unit 261 (see FIG. 3) mounted on the back side of the launch handle 9. The game ball stored in the upper dish 7 is supplied to the launcher unit 261. When the player rotates the launch handle 9, the rotation is transmitted to the launcher unit 261 and the launch motor built in the launcher unit 261 is activated to play the game with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the launch handle 9. The ball is fired.

Further, an effect button 10a that can be pressed by a player is provided on the front edge of the upper dish portion 7, and a pushing operation or a rotation operation by the player is provided on the left side of the lower dish portion 8. There is a jog shuttle 10b that can be used. Both of these effect buttons 10a and the jog shuttle 10b are effect operation units operated by the player, and when the player operates the effect button 10a and the jog shuttle 10b when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a predetermined game effect is performed.

A-2. Game board composition:
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a board surface configuration of the game board 20. As described above, the game board 20 is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame 3. As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular gaming region 21 is formed in the center of the gaming board 20. The game ball launched from the launcher unit 261 (see FIG. 3) is discharged into the game area 21 through between the outer rail 22 and the inner rail 23, and flows down from above the game area 21. Since the game area 21 is visually recognized by the player through the window portion 4a (transparent plate 4b) of the front frame 4, naturally, the state of the game ball flowing down the game area 21 can also be visually recognized by the player through the window portion 4a. be.

A central device 40 is provided substantially in the center of the game area 21, and the central device 40 is provided with an effect display device 41 configured by a liquid crystal display. Various images for staging can be displayed on the display screen of the staging display device 41. For example, three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c can be displayed as staging symbols, and these identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c display a plurality of numbers (for example, nine numbers "1" to "9") one after another. Switch to and execute variable display.

A normal symbol operating gate 27 is provided on the right side of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) in the game area 21. The game ball that has passed through the normal symbol operating gate 27 is detected by the gate sensor 27s (see FIG. 3) built in the normal symbol operating gate 27, and flows downward.

A first starting port 24 is provided below the central device 40 (effect display device 41) in the game area 21. At the first starting port 24, the possibility of entering the game ball does not change (constantly), and the game ball can always enter. The game ball that has entered the first start port 24 is guided to the back surface side of the game board 20 through the passage, and is detected by the first start port sensor 24s (see FIG. 3).

A second starting port unit 60 provided with a second starting port 61 is provided on the right side of the first starting port 24 in the game area 21, and the front side of the second starting port unit 60 is covered with a front plate 62. It has been. The detailed configuration of the second starting port unit 60 will be described later with reference to another figure, but the second starting port 61 of the present embodiment is in a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter due to the front-back movement of the opening / closing plate. It is possible to switch between the open state in which the game ball can enter. The game ball that has entered the second start port 61 is detected by the built-in second start port sensor 61s (see FIG. 3), and is guided to the back surface side of the game board 20 through the passage.

Below the first starting opening 24 in the game area 21, a large winning opening 28 having a large opening in a substantially rectangular shape toward the front is provided. The large winning opening 28 is provided with an opening / closing door 29 that can rotate with the upper end side tilted forward with the lower end side as an axis. The door 29 can be rotated forward to change to an open state in which a game ball can enter. FIG. 2 shows that the large winning opening 28 is in an open state. The game ball that has entered the large winning opening 28 is guided to the back surface side of the game board 20 through the internal passage, and is detected by the large winning opening sensor 28s (see FIG. 3).

Further, in the vicinity of each of the above-mentioned gaming devices in the gaming area 21, there are other winning openings 30 in which the gaming ball can enter, a windmill type wheel 31 that affects the path through which the gaming ball flows, and a large number of gaming nails 32. Etc. are provided. Further, an out opening 33 is provided at the bottom of the game area 21 and below the large winning opening 28, and the above-mentioned first starting port 24, second starting opening 61, large winning opening 28, and other winning openings are provided. The game ball that has not entered any of the mouths 30 is discharged from the out port 33 to the back surface side of the game board 20.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a game ball flowing down the left region of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) can enter the first starting port 24 described above. On the other hand, a game ball flowing down the right area of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) can pass or enter the normal symbol operating gate 27, the second starting port 61, and the large winning opening 28. be. In the following, launching a game ball so as to flow down the left area of the central device 40 is also referred to as "left-handed", and launching the game ball so as to flow down the right area of the central device 40. Is also expressed as "right-handed". In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a game ball enters any of the first start port 24, the second start port 61, and the other prize opening 30, three game balls are paid as prize balls. When a game ball is put out and a game ball enters the large winning opening 28, 13 game balls are paid out.

Further, in the lower right of the game area 21 on the game board 20, a segment display unit 50 that displays information related to the game by combining a plurality of LEDs is provided. The segment display unit 50 is visible to the player through the small window unit 4c (see FIG. 1) provided in the front frame 4.

A-3. Control circuit configuration:
Next, the configuration of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, the control circuit of the pachinko machine 1 is composed of many control boards, various boards, and the like. Focusing on the functions, the main control board 200 that controls the basic progress of the game, the sub control board 220 that controls the control related to the production of the game, and the sub control board 220 control the images. The image sound control board 230 that controls the display and sound output, the lamp control board 226 that controls the light emission of the lamp under the control of the sub control board 220, and the control related to the rental and payout of the game ball. It is composed of a payout control board 240, a launch control board 260 that controls the launch of the game ball, and the like. These control boards include a CPU that executes various logical operations and calculation operations (CPU 201, 221, 231 and the like in FIG. 3) and a ROM that stores various programs and data executed by the CPU (ROM 202, 222 in FIG. 3). , 232, etc.), RAM (203, 223, 233, etc. in FIG. 3) in which the CPU stores temporary data when executing a program, input / output circuits, and various other peripheral LSIs are connected to each other by a bus. Has been done.

The main control board 200 includes a first start port sensor 24s that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 24, and a second start port sensor 61s that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 61. A large winning opening sensor 28s for detecting a game ball entering the large winning opening 28, a gate sensor 27s for detecting a game ball passing through a normal symbol operating gate 27, and the like are connected. When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 receives an input of a game ball detection signal from the first start port sensor 24s, the second start port sensor 61s, the grand prize opening sensor 28s, the gate sensor 27s, etc., the detection signal is input. The command corresponding to the sensor is transmitted to the sub control board 220, the payout control board 240, and the like.

Further, the main control board 200 can switch between the open state and the closed state of the start port solenoid 60m for driving the opening / closing plate that can switch between the closed state and the open state of the second starting port 61, and the open state and the closed state of the big winning opening 28. A large winning opening solenoid 29m for driving the opening / closing door 29, a segment display unit 50, and the like are connected. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 controls these operations by transmitting a drive signal toward the starting port solenoid 60m, the winning opening solenoid 29m, and the segment display unit 50.

The image / audio control board 230, the lamp control board 226, and the staging operation board 228 are connected to the sub control board 220. When the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives various commands from the main control board 200, the CPU 221 analyzes the contents of the commands and performs a game effect according to the contents. That is, a command for designating an output image or output sound is transmitted to the image / sound control board 230, or an upper lamp 5a, a right side lamp 5b, and a left side lamp 5c (hereinafter, “various”) are sent to the lamp control board 226. The game is produced by transmitting a command for designating the light emission pattern of the lamps 5a to 5c). Further, when the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 detects the player's operation on the effect button 10a or the jog shuttle 10b (hereinafter, also referred to as “effect operation unit 10a, 10b”) via the effect operation board 228, the operation is performed. Perform the corresponding game production.

The image / audio control board 230 includes a VDP 234, an image ROM 235, and an audio ROM 236 in addition to the CPU 231, ROM 232, and RAM 233. When the CPU 231 of the image / audio control board 230 receives a command from the sub control board 220, the CPU 231 instructs the VDP 234 to display an image corresponding to the command. The VDP 234 reads image data (for example, sprite data, moving image data, etc.) used for displaying the instructed image from the image ROM 235, generates an image, and outputs the image to the display screen of the effect display device 41. Further, when the CPU 231 of the image / audio control board 230 receives a command from the sub control board 220, the CPU 231 reads the audio data corresponding to the command from the audio ROM 236 and transmits the signal of the audio data to the amplifier board 224. Sound is output from the upper speaker 6a and the lower speaker 6b (hereinafter, also referred to as "various speakers 6a, 6b").

The payout control board 240 is connected to a ball lending button 241 (not shown in FIG. 1) provided on the upper dish portion 7, a card unit 242 juxtaposed with the pachinko machine 1, a payout motor 243, and the like. When the ball lending button 241 is operated, the signal is transmitted to the card unit 242 via the payout control board 240. The card unit 242 drives the payout motor 243 to rent out the game ball while communicating data with the payout control board 240. Further, when the payout control board 240 receives a payout command instructing payout of the game ball from the main control board 200, the payout control board 240 drives the payout motor 243 to pay out the game ball.

Further, the launch control board 260 is connected to the payout control board 240, and the launch device unit 261 is connected to the launch control board 260. The launching device unit 261 has a launching motor 262 for launching a game ball, a touch switch 263 for detecting that the player is touching the launching handle 9, and the like. When the touch switch 263 detects that the player is touching the launch handle 9, the launch motor 262 can be operated, and the launch control board 260 is driven by the launch motor 262 according to the rotation angle of the launch handle 9. Fire a game ball with strength.

B. Outline of the game:
In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the game proceeds as follows. When the player rotates the launch handle 9 with the game balls stored in the upper plate portion 7, the game balls stored in the upper plate portion 7 are supplied to the launcher unit 261 one by one, and FIG. 2 is shown. It is used and fired toward the game area 21 described above. Since the strength with which the game ball is launched corresponds to the rotation angle of the launch handle 9, the player can make the game ball flow down to the region desired by the player by changing the rotation angle of the launch handle 9. For example, a game ball is launched so as to flow down the left area of the central device 40 (effect display device 41), or a game ball is launched so as to flow down the right area of the central device 40. Can be fired (right-handed).

As described above with reference to FIG. 2, a left-handed game ball can enter the first starting port 24. When the game ball enters the first starting port 24 and is detected by the first starting port sensor 24s, a predetermined judgment random number (big hit judgment random number, etc.) is acquired, and whether it is a big hit based on the value of the judgment random number. Make a big hit judgment to judge whether it is out of order. Then, based on the result of the jackpot determination, the segment display unit 50 blinks a plurality of first special figure LEDs representing the first special symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as "first special figure") to display the first special figure. After the variable display, the LEDs are turned on in a predetermined combination to stop and display the first special figure. At this time, if the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the LED of the combination corresponding to the jackpot symbol is turned on, and if the result is off, the LED of the combination corresponding to the missed symbol is turned on.

Further, as described above, a right-handed game ball can enter the second starting port 61. When the game ball enters the second starting port 61 and is detected by the second starting port sensor 61s, a determination random number is acquired and a big hit determination is performed. Then, based on the jackpot determination result, the segment display unit 50 blinks a plurality of second special figure LEDs representing the second special symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as “second special figure”) to change the second special figure. After displaying, the LED is turned on in a combination according to the result of the big hit determination to stop and display the second special figure as in the case of the first special figure.

Even if the game ball enters the first starting port 24 or the second starting port 61, if the big hit determination is not immediately performed while the fluctuation display of the first special figure or the second special figure is being displayed, the first 1 The value of the judgment random number acquired by entering the starting port 24 is stored as the first special figure hold, and the value of the determination random number acquired by entering the second starting port 61 is stored as the second special figure hold. .. After that, when the jackpot determination becomes possible, the jackpot determination is performed based on the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold, and the corresponding special symbol (first special figure or second special figure) is displayed in a variable manner. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, up to four such first special figure hold and second special figure hold can be stored.

Further, in conjunction with the variable display of the special symbol, in the effect display device 41, the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c switch a plurality of numbers (for example, nine numbers "1" to "9") one after another and display the variable. The production (hereinafter also referred to as "design variation production") is performed. The three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed in a combination (doublet) that does not have the same number when the special symbol is off and stopped and displayed, whereas the special symbol is a big hit symbol. When the stop is displayed, the combination (doublet) with the same number is displayed as a stop. Therefore, if two of the three identification symbols have the same number when stopped and displayed, the player thinks that the identification symbols that are stopped and displayed at the end may also have the same number. You will be paying close attention to the pattern variation effect). In this way, the effect performed while the last identification symbol is variablely displayed while the two identification symbols are stopped and displayed with the same symbol is called "reach effect", and the game is performed by generating this reach effect. It is possible to enhance the interest.

When the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, the big hit game in which the big winning opening 28 is opened is executed. In the big hit game, a round game is repeated a plurality of times in which the opened big winning opening 28 is closed when a specified number (for example, 9) of game balls enters or a predetermined opening time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed. .. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of jackpot symbols are provided, and the number of round games performed in the jackpot game differs depending on the type of the jackpot symbol displayed as stopped (for example, 4 times, 6 times, 15 times). times). As described above, a right-handed game ball can enter the large winning opening 28. Then, when a game ball enters the big prize opening 28, 13 game balls are paid out as prize balls. Therefore, the larger the number of rounds of the big hit game, the more prize balls the player can get. It is possible.

Further, as described above, a normal symbol operating gate 27 is provided on the right side of the central device 40 (effect display device 41), and a game ball hit to the right can pass through the normal symbol operating gate 27. .. When the game ball passing through the normal symbol operating gate 27 is detected by the gate sensor 27s, a predetermined judgment random number (such as a judgment random number for hitting a normal figure) is acquired, and whether it is a hit or miss based on the value of the judgment random number. Judgment is performed. Subsequently, based on the result of the normal symbol hit determination, the segment display unit 50 blinks the two left and right normal symbol LEDs representing the normal symbol to display the normal symbol in a variable manner, and then turns on one of the LEDs. The normal symbol is stopped and displayed. At this time, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, if the result of the normal figure hit determination is a normal figure hit, the left LED corresponding to the normal figure hit symbol is turned on, and if it is off, it corresponds to the off symbol. Turn on the right LED. Then, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a normal symbol, a game per normal symbol that is closed after the second start port 61 is opened is performed, so that the game ball is played at the second start port 61. Increases the possibility that the ball will enter (that is, the possibility that the variable display of the second special figure will be performed).

Even if the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27, if the normal symbol hit judgment is not performed immediately, such as during the display of fluctuations in the normal symbol, the value of the acquired judgment random number is set to hold the normal symbol for a maximum of 4. It is possible to memorize up to one. After that, when the normal figure hit determination becomes possible, the normal figure hit judgment and the variation display of the normal symbol are performed based on the normal figure hold.

The opening time of the second starting port 61 in the game per normal figure differs depending on whether it is in the "electric support state" or the "non-electric support state". In the electric support state, the opening time of the second starting port 61 is set longer than in the non-electric support state. Further, in the electric support state, the probability that the result of the normal figure hit determination will be a normal figure hit (probability of normal figure hit) is higher than in the non-electric support state, and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set shorter. Therefore, in the electric support state, the possibility that the game ball enters the second starting port 61 (that is, the possibility that the variation display of the second special figure is performed) increases as compared with the non-electric support state.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of jackpot symbols provided are roughly classified into "normal symbol" and "probability variation symbol", and the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is any jackpot. Even when the game is stopped and displayed with a symbol, the electric support state is set after the jackpot game is over. Then, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the probability (big hit probability) that the result of the big hit determination becomes a big hit is set to a predetermined normal probability (low probability) after the end of the big hit game, and the number of fluctuations of the special symbol is set. When the predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) is reached, the non-electric support state is set. On the other hand, when the probability variation symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot probability is set to a high probability higher than the normal probability after the end of the jackpot game, and is continued until the next jackpot game together with the electric support state.

C. Configuration of the second starting port unit:
FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the second starting port unit 60 of this embodiment. As described above, the front side of the second starting port unit 60 is covered with the front plate 62. The front plate 62 of this embodiment is made of a transparent resin material, and in FIG. 4, the front plate 62 is transmitted through the front plate 62 so as to be visible behind the front plate 62, and is represented by a broken line. As shown in the figure, the second starting port unit 60 includes a mounting plate 63 on the rear surface, and the mounting plate 63 is attached in contact with the board surface of the game board 20. The front plate 62 is arranged substantially parallel to the mounting plate 63, and the distance between the front plate 62 and the mounting plate 63 is set wider than the diameter of the game ball so that the game ball can pass through.

A second starting port 61 having an opening 61a opened upward is provided between the front plate 62 and the mounting plate 63. The second starting port 61 has a built-in second starting port sensor 61s having a passing hole 61t through which the game ball can pass, and the game ball entering from the opening 61a passes through the passing hole 61t. After being detected by the second starting port sensor 61s, it is guided to the back surface side of the game board 20. The second starting port 61 of the present embodiment corresponds to the "ball entry port" of the present invention.

Further, the second starting port unit 60 includes an opening / closing plate 64 that opens / closes the opening 61a by moving in the front-rear direction. The figure shows a closed state in which the opening / closing plate 64 protrudes forward from the through hole 63a formed through the mounting plate 63 and covers the opening 61a. The opening / closing plate 64 of this embodiment is inclined downward toward the left side, so that the game ball on the opening / closing plate 64 is rolled to the left.

A guide passage 65 for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 61 is provided on the right side of the second starting port 61 in the second starting port unit 60. The guide passage 65 of the present embodiment has a bottom plate 66 inclined downward toward the left side (second starting port 61 side) and a pair of rail members 67 arranged substantially parallel to the bottom plate 66 and arranged upward. Have. The pair of rail members 67 are provided at intervals in the front and rear, one of which is installed on the mounting plate 63 and the other of which is installed on the front plate 62. Further, the bottom plate 66 is connected to the upper end of the right side wall of the second starting port 61 (the right end of the opening 61a) at the end on the side of the second starting port 61. The rail member 67 of this embodiment is made of a transparent resin material like the front plate 62, but is not limited to this, and may be made of an opaque material.

In addition, on the side of the guide passage 65 opposite to the second starting port 61, a steeply inclined plate 68 having a steeper inclination than the bottom plate 66 is installed, and the steeply inclined plate 68 is a pair of rail members 67. It is located in between and is joined to the bottom plate 66.

Further, on the left side of the second starting port 61 in the second starting port unit 60, there is a receiving passage 69 for receiving a game ball that rolls along the guide passage 65 but does not enter the second starting port 61. It is provided. The receiving passage 69 is inclined downward toward the left side, and the game ball is discharged from the second starting port unit 60 to the game area 21.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the guide passage 65 of the present embodiment cut from the front side to the back side of the pachinko machine 1 on a vertical plane. As shown in the figure, each of the pair of rail members 67 of the present embodiment is formed in a substantially right triangle in cross section, and the intervals are widened upward. Since the game ball flowing down from above into the guide passage 65 is supported by two points (the hypotenuse portion of the right triangle) so as to be sandwiched between the pair of rail members 67, the pachinko machine 1 is supported in the front-rear direction (in FIG. 5). Rolls toward the second starting port 61 without wobbling (in the left-right direction).

In the second starting port unit 60 of the present embodiment, although there is a space between the pair of rail members 67, the game balls are set at intervals so that they do not protrude downward from the space, so that the game balls are on the lower bottom plate. It does not come into contact with 66.

FIG. 6 is a plan view of the space between the mounting plate 63 and the front plate 62 of the second starting port unit 60 of the present embodiment as viewed from above. First, FIG. 6A shows a closed state of the second starting port 61 in which the opening / closing plate 64 is moved forward. As shown in FIG. 6A, in the closed state of the second starting port 61, the opening 61a is covered with the opening / closing plate 64 and rolls along the guide passage 65 (a pair of rail members 67). The game ball does not enter the second starting port 61 by rolling on the opening / closing plate 64 as it is, but reaches the receiving passage 69 and is discharged to the game area 21.

On the other hand, FIG. 6B shows an open state of the second starting port 61 in which the opening / closing plate 64 is moved rearward. As described above, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is equipped with a starting port solenoid 60m (see FIG. 3) that drives the opening / closing plate 64, and controls the starting port solenoid 60m to move the opening / closing plate 64 back and forth. Thereby, the second starting port 61 can be switched between the closed state shown in FIG. 6A and the open state shown in FIG. 6B.

As shown in FIG. 6B, in the open state of the second starting port 61, the opening / closing plate 64 is located behind the front surface of the mounting plate 63, and the opening 61a is not covered by the opening / closing plate 64. The game ball that rolls along the guide passage 65 (a pair of rail members 67) can fall from the guide passage 65 onto the opening 61a and enter the second starting port 61.

As described above, the second starting port 61 is in the open state when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as the normal symbol, and the opening time of the second starting port 61 in the "electric support state" is the "non-electric support state". Is set longer than. Then, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, most of the game balls hit to the right flow down to the guide passage 65, and the second starting port 61 in the open state is along the guide passage 65. If most of the pachinko balls that roll in the ball enter, the number of balls entered will be too large. On the other hand, if the opening time of the second starting port 61 is short, it is not possible to sufficiently enhance the game entertainment, especially in the "electric support state". Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, in order to suppress the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 61 without shortening the opening time of the second starting port 61, the second rail member 67 has a second. An overlapping portion 67a is provided by extending the end portion on the starting port 61 side.

FIG. 7 is a front view of the second starting port unit 60 of the present embodiment as viewed horizontally from the front, and shows the second starting port unit 60 in which the front plate 62 is omitted. As shown in the figure, in the second starting port unit 60 of the present embodiment, the overlapping portion 67a of the pair of rail members 67 projects above the opening 61a of the second starting port 61 and overlaps a part of the opening 61a. ing. Compared to the case where such an overlapping portion 67a serves as a jump table and does not have the overlapping portion 67a (when the left end of the pair of rail members 67 is aligned with the left end of the bottom plate 66), the flight distance of the game ball from the guide passage 65 Therefore, the vigorous game ball jumps over the opening 61a and easily reaches the receiving passage 69, so that the game ball enters the second starting port 61 even when the second starting port 61 is in the open state. Can be suppressed.

Not all of the game balls rolling along the guide passage 65 jump over the opening 61a, and of course, the game ball having no momentum does not reach the receiving passage 69 and is in the open state opening 61a. It falls to and enters the second starting port 61. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, even in the open state of the second starting port 61, about 20% of the game balls passing through the guide passage 65 jump over the opening 61a (entering the second starting port 61). The amount of overlap of the overlapping portion 67a with respect to the opening 61a is set so as to be not performed). In addition, the guide passage 65 of the present embodiment is provided with a steeply inclined plate 68, and it is possible to give momentum to the game ball flowing down along the steeply inclined plate 68.

Further, although the game ball does not fall in the portion (overlapping portion) of the opening 61a of the second starting port 61 where the overlapping portions 67a overlap, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the second starting port 61 In the closed state, the overlapping portion of the opening 61a is covered with the opening / closing plate 64. That is, the right end of the opening / closing plate 64 is close to the right end of the opening 61a, and the overlapping portion 67a of the pair of rail members 67 also overlaps a part of the opening / closing plate 64. The opening / closing plate 64 is easily noticed by the player by moving in the front-rear direction, and the player tends to recognize that there is a place where the game ball enters the position where the opening / closing plate 64 operates. Therefore, if the overlapping portion 67a overlaps a part of the opening / closing plate 64, the width of the opening / closing plate 64 becomes larger than that in the case where the overlapping portion 67a does not overlap the opening / closing plate 64, so that the second starting port 61 It is possible to impress the player so that the game ball can easily enter the ball.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the overlapping portion 67a of the pair of rail members 67 overlaps both a part of the opening portion 61a of the second starting port 61 and a part of the opening / closing plate 64 in the closed state. By doing so, it is possible to suppress the entry of the game ball into the second start opening 61 while making the player appear that the game ball is likely to enter the second start opening 61.

Then, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the pair of rail members 67 is vacant, the overlapping portion 67a is also vacant (see FIG. 6), and the player can use the pair of overlapping rail members 67. It is possible to visually recognize the overlapping portion of the opening / closing plate 64 and the opening 61a located below between the portions 67a. As a result, compared to the case where the lower part of the overlapping portion 67a cannot be visually recognized (the space between the pair of overlapping portions 67a is blocked), the game ball is shown to the player so that the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 61. It becomes possible.

Further, FIG. 8 shows an enlarged positional relationship between the guide passage 65 and the receiving passage 69 of the present embodiment, and as shown in the figure, the receiving passage 69 of the present embodiment is simply the guide passage 65. Not only is it placed lower than the left end (overlapping portion 67a), but it is also placed lower than the extension line (dotted chain line in the figure) extending from the overlapping portion 67a with the same inclination as the guide passage 65 (rail member 67). There is. As a result, the game ball having momentum from the guide passage 65 jumps over the opening 61a and easily lands on the receiving passage 69. Therefore, even if the second starting port 61 is in the open state, the game to the second starting port 61 is played. It is possible to suppress the entry of the ball.

D. Modification example:
Although the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment has been described above, the embodiment is not limited to this, and it is also possible to carry out the pachinko machine 1 in the following modifications. In the description of the modification, the same components as those in the above-described embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals as those in the embodiment, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

D-1. First modification example:
FIG. 9 is a plan view of the space between the mounting plate 63 and the front plate 62 of the second starting port unit 60 of the first modification as viewed from above. In the above-described embodiment, the overlapping portions 67a provided at the ends of the pair of rail members 67 are constant without changing the spacing (see FIG. 6). On the other hand, in the second starting port unit 60 of the first modification, the distance between the pair of overlapping portions 67a is not constant as shown in FIG. 9, but widens toward the left side (reception passage 69 side). ..

Even in the pachinko machine 1 of the first modification as described above, by having the overlapping portion 67a, the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 61 in the open state is suppressed as compared with the case where the overlapping portion 67a is not provided. can do. Then, since the distance between the pair of overlapping portions 67a is widened in the rolling direction of the game ball on the guide passage 65, the distance is on the guide passage 65 (the pair of rail members 67) as compared with the case where the distance is constant. It is possible to show the player that the rolling game ball is likely to fall into the opening 61a between the pair of overlapping portions 67a.

D-2. Second modification example:
FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the guide passage 65 of the second modification. In FIG. 10, the front plate 62 and the mounting plate 63 are not shown, and the closed state of the second starting port 61 is shown. As shown in the figure, the guide passage 65 of the second modification is not provided with the pair of rail members 67 of the above-described embodiment, and the game ball flowing down into the guide passage 65 rolls on the bottom plate 66. It has become. Then, in the bottom plate 66 of the second modification, the end portion on the side of the second starting port 61 is not connected to the upper end of the right side wall of the second starting port 61, and the end portion on the side of the second starting port 61 is extended. The overlapping portion 66a is provided. The overlapping portion 66a projects above the opening 61a of the second starting port 61, overlaps a part of the opening 61a, and also overlaps a part of the opening / closing plate 64 in the closed state.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the second modification as described above, when the bottom plate 66 has the overlapping portion 66a and therefore does not have the overlapping portion 66a (the left end of the bottom plate 66 is connected to the upper end of the right side wall of the second starting port 61). Compared to the case), among the game balls rolling on the bottom plate 66, the one with momentum jumps over the opening 61a and easily reaches the receiving passage 69, so that even if the second starting port 61 is in the open state, the second starting port 61 is the first. 2 It is possible to suppress the entry of the game ball into the starting port 61.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the second modification, by forming the overlapping portion 66a of the bottom plate 66 with a transparent resin member, it is possible to visually recognize the overlapping portion of the opening / closing plate 64 and the opening 61a located below. It is possible. Then, by increasing the width of the opening / closing plate 64 so that the overlapping portion 66a overlaps a part of the opening / closing plate 64, the game ball is placed on the second starting port 61 as compared with the case where the overlapping portion 66a does not overlap the opening / closing plate 64. It is possible to impress the player with the ease of entering the ball.

D-3. Third modification example:
FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the guide passage 65 of the third modification. In FIG. 11, the front plate 62 and the mounting plate 63 are not shown, and the closed state of the second starting port 61 is shown. As shown in the figure, the guide passage 65 of the third modification is not provided with the pair of rail members 67 of the above-described embodiment, and the game ball flowing down into the guide passage 65 rolls on the bottom plate 66. It has become. Further, in the bottom plate 66 of the third modification, the end portion on the side of the second starting port 61 is connected to the upper end of the right side wall of the second starting port 61, and the end portion on the side of the second starting port 61 is connected to the bottom plate 66. A pair of overlapping members 70 having a circular rod shape in cross section project. The pair of overlapping members 70 are provided at the same inclination as the bottom plate 66 at intervals so that the game ball does not fall.

In the pachinko machine 1 of such a third modification, the gaming ball rolling on the bottom plate 66 is subsequently rolled on the overlapping member 70, so that the bottom plate is not provided as compared with the case where the overlapping member 70 is not provided. Among the game balls rolling on the 66, the one with momentum jumps over the opening 61a and easily reaches the receiving passage 69, so that the game to the second starting port 61 even when the second starting port 61 is in the open state. It is possible to suppress the entry of a ball.

Since the game ball rolling on the overlapping member 70 looks unstable as compared with the game ball rolling on the bottom plate 66, the game ball seems to easily fall into the opening 61a. It is possible to impress a person.

D-4. Fourth modification example:
FIG. 12 is an explanatory view showing an enlarged positional relationship between the second starting port 61, the opening / closing plate 64, and the guide passage 65 in the pachinko machine 1 of the fourth modification, and is a front plate of the second starting port unit 60. 62 is omitted to represent a state viewed horizontally from the front. In the pachinko machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, the overlapping portion 67a of the pair of rail members 67 overlaps both a part of the opening portion 61a of the second starting port 61 and a part of the opening / closing plate 64 in the closed state. .. However, the overlapping portion 67a does not necessarily have to overlap both the opening 61a and the opening / closing plate 64. As shown in FIG. 12, the right end of the opening / closing plate 64 of the fourth modification is located on the right side of the right end of the opening 61a, and the opening / closing plate 64 in the closed state covers the upper part of the left end portion of the bottom plate 66. ing. The overlapping portion 67a of the pair of rail members 67 overlaps a part of the opening / closing plate 64 (a portion covering the upper part of the bottom plate 66), but does not overlap with the opening 61a.

As described above, the opening / closing plate 64 is easily noticed by the player by moving in the front-rear direction, and the player tends to recognize that there is a place where the game ball enters the position where the opening / closing plate 64 operates. Therefore, if the width of the opening / closing plate 64 is made larger than the width required to cover the opening 61a by overlapping the overlapping portion 67a with a part of the opening / closing plate 64, the opening area of the opening 61a is reduced. However, it does not give the player the impression that it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 61, and yet it is possible to suppress the entry of the game ball into the open second starting port 61. It will be possible.

D-5. Fifth modification example:
FIG. 13 is an explanatory view showing an enlarged positional relationship between the second starting port 61, the opening / closing plate 64, and the guide passage 65 in the pachinko machine 1 of the fifth modification, and is a front plate of the second starting port unit 60. 62 is omitted to represent a state viewed horizontally from the front. As shown in the figure, the opening / closing plate 64 of the fifth modification is arranged so that the right end is not close to the right end of the opening 61a and is spaced apart from each other. Therefore, the overlapping portion 67a of the pair of rail members 67 overlaps a part of the opening 61a (a portion not covered by the opening / closing plate 64 in the closed state), but does not overlap with the opening / closing plate 64.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the fifth modification as described above, since the overlapping portion 67a overlaps a part of the opening 61a, the guide passage 65 (a pair of rail members 67) is compared with the case where the overlapping portion 67a is not provided. ) Of the game balls that roll on the top, the one with momentum jumps over the opening 61a and easily reaches the receiving passage 69, so that even if the second starting port 61 is in the open state, the game to the second starting port 61 is played. It is possible to suppress the entry of a ball. Although the overlapping portion 67a does not overlap the opening / closing plate 64 in the closed state, the right end of the opening / closing plate 64 is close to the left end of the overlapping portion 67a, so that the game ball rolling on the pair of rail members 67 has momentum. Even if there is no ball, the game ball moves from the overlapping portion 67a onto the opening / closing plate 64 and reaches the receiving passage 69 without entering the second starting port 61.

Although examples and modifications of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited thereto, and is not limited to the wording of each claim as long as it does not deviate from the scope described in each claim. Improvements based on the knowledge normally possessed by those skilled in the art can be appropriately added to the extent that those skilled in the art can easily replace them.

For example, the overlapping portion 67a of the above-described embodiment is provided by extending the end portions of the pair of rail members 67 and has the same inclination as the pair of rail members 67, but the inclination of the overlapping portion 67a is set to a pair. It may be made looser than the inclination of the rail member 67. By loosening the inclination of the overlapping portion 67a in this way, the position where the game ball protrudes from the overlapping portion 67a becomes higher, and the vigorous game ball easily jumps over the opening 61a. It is possible to suppress the entry of the game ball into the 61.

Further, in the above-mentioned Examples and Modifications, the application of the present invention has been described by taking the second starting port 61 as an example. However, the application of the present invention is not limited to the second starting port 61, which is an entry port having an opening opened upward, and an opening / closing plate that opens and closes the opening by moving back and forth or a game ball is used as the entry port. It suffices as long as it is provided with a guide passage for guiding, and for example, the present invention can be suitably applied to a large winning opening adopting such a configuration.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1 that gives the player a profit (game value) as a result of the game by paying out the game ball supplied from the island equipment of the game hall. An example was explained. Not limited to this, the present invention can also be applied to a type of gaming machine that imparts a game benefit in a form different from that of “paining a gaming ball”. For example, when a game ball enters various entrances, data indicating the amount of profit corresponding to the entry (magnitude of the game value) is stored to store a game profit (game). The present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine of a type that imparts a value) to a player, and in this case as well, the same effect as that of the above-described embodiment can be obtained. As a type of pachinko machine that converts game benefits (game value) into data and gives it to the player, a game machine that circulates and uses a plurality of game balls built in the pachinko machine, specifically, An example is a pachinko machine (so-called enclosed game machine) configured to return a game ball discharged to the back surface of the game board through various entrances or out ports and launch it again.

<Game machines A1 to A5 that can be extracted from the above-mentioned examples and modifications>
The pachinko machines 1 of the above-described examples and modifications can be regarded as the following gaming machines A1 to A5.

<Game machine A1>
In a gaming machine that plays a game by firing a gaming ball toward a gaming area formed on the front side of the gaming board.
An entry port provided in the game area and having an opening that opens upward,
By moving the game area in the front-rear direction, the game ball is in a closed state covering the opening so that the game ball cannot enter the ball entry port, and the game ball can enter the ball entry port. An opening / closing plate that switches between the open state and the open state,
It is provided with a guide passage for guiding the game ball to the entrance by tilting downward toward the entrance.
The gaming machine is characterized in that the guide passage has an overlapping portion at an end on the entrance side of the ball, which projects above the opening / closing plate in the closed state and overlaps a part of the opening / closing plate.

Since the opening / closing plate moves in the front-rear direction, it is easily noticed by the player, and the player tends to recognize that there is a place where the game ball enters at the position where the opening / closing plate operates. Therefore, if the width of the opening / closing plate is made larger than the width required to cover the opening of the ball entrance by overlapping the overlapping portion of the guide passage with a part of the opening / closing plate, the opening area of the opening can be reduced. Even so, it does not give the player the impression that it is difficult for the game ball to enter the entrance, and it is possible to suppress the entry of the game ball into the entrance in the open state.

<Game machine A2>
In the gaming machine A1
A gaming machine characterized in that the overlapping portion of the guide passage also overlaps a part of the opening portion covered by the opening / closing plate.

In such a gaming machine A2, the overlapping portion serves as a jump stand, and the flight distance of the gaming ball from the guide passage is extended as compared with the case where the overlapping portion does not overlap the opening. By making it easier to jump over the ball, it is possible to suppress the entry of the game ball into the entry opening even when the entry opening is open.

<Game machine A3>
In the gaming machine A1 or the gaming machine A2
A gaming machine characterized in that the overlapping portion of the guide passage is provided so that an overlapping portion of the opening / closing plates located below can be visually recognized.

In such a gaming machine A3, since the player can visually recognize the overlapping portion of the opening / closing plates located below the overlapping portion, the gaming ball enters the ball entrance as compared with the case where the lower portion of the overlapping portion cannot be visually recognized. It is possible to easily show it to the player.

<Game machine A4>
In the gaming machine A3
A gaming machine characterized in that the overlapping portion of the guide passage is made of a transparent material.

In such a gaming machine A4, the player can visually recognize the overlapping portion of the lower opening / closing plate through the transparent overlapping portion.

<Game machine A5>
In the gaming machine A3 or the gaming machine A4
The overlapping portion of the guide passage supports the gaming ball rolling on the guide passage at two points from both sides of the guide passage, and the gaming machine is characterized in that the space between the two points is missing. ..

In such a gaming machine A5, the player can visually recognize the overlapping portion of the lower opening / closing plate from the missing portion in the center of the overlapping portion.

<Game machines B1 to B5 that can be extracted from the above-mentioned examples and modifications>
The pachinko machines 1 of the above-described examples and modifications can be regarded as the following gaming machines B1 to B5.

<Game machine B1>
In a gaming machine that plays a game by firing a gaming ball toward a gaming area formed on the front side of the gaming board.
An entry port provided in the game area and having an opening that opens upward,
By moving the game area in the front-rear direction, the game ball is in a closed state covering the opening so that the game ball cannot enter the ball entry port, and the game ball can enter the ball entry port. An opening / closing plate that switches between the open state and the open state,
It is provided with a guide passage for guiding the game ball to the entrance by tilting downward toward the entrance.
The gaming machine is characterized in that the guide passage has an overlapping portion at an end on the entrance side of the ball, which projects above the opening and overlaps a part of the opening.

In such a gaming machine B1, the overlapping portion serves as a jump stand, and the flight distance of the gaming ball from the guide passage is extended as compared with the case where the overlapping portion is not provided, so that the dynamic gaming ball can easily jump over the opening. Therefore, even if the ball entry port is in the open state, it is possible to suppress the entry of the game ball into the ball entry port.

<Game machine B2>
In the gaming machine B1
A gaming machine characterized in that the overlapping portion of the guide passage also overlaps a part of the opening / closing plate covering the opening.

Since the opening / closing plate moves in the front-rear direction, it is easily noticed by the player, and the player tends to recognize that there is a place where the game ball enters at the position where the opening / closing plate operates. Therefore, if the overlapping portion overlaps a part of the opening / closing plate, the width of the opening / closing plate becomes larger than that in the case where the overlapping portion does not overlap the opening / closing plate, so that the game ball enters the ball entrance. It is possible to easily impress the player. Then, since the overlapping portion overlaps both a part of the opening of the entrance and a part of the opening / closing plate in the closed state, the game ball is likely to enter the entrance for the player. While showing, it is possible to suppress the entry of the game ball into the entrance.

<Game machine B3>
In the gaming machine B1 or the gaming machine B2
A gaming machine characterized in that the overlapping portion of the guide passage is provided so that an overlapping portion of the opening located below can be visually recognized.

In such a gaming machine B3, since the player can visually recognize the overlapping portion of the openings located below the overlapping portion, the gaming ball enters the ball entrance as compared with the case where the lower portion of the overlapping portion cannot be visually recognized. It is possible to easily show it to the player.

<Game machine B4>
In the gaming machine B3
A gaming machine characterized in that the overlapping portion of the guide passage is made of a transparent material.

In such a gaming machine B4, the player can visually recognize the overlapping portion of the lower opening through the transparent overlapping portion.

<Game machine B5>
In the gaming machine B3 or the gaming machine B4
The overlapping portion of the guide passage supports the gaming ball rolling on the guide passage at two points from both sides of the guide passage, and the gaming machine is characterized in that the space between the two points is missing. ..

In such a gaming machine B5, the player can visually recognize the overlapping portion of the lower opening from the missing portion in the center of the overlapping portion.

<Game machine C1 that can be extracted from the above-mentioned examples and modifications>
The pachinko machine 1 of the above-described embodiment and the modified example can be regarded as the following gaming machine C1.

<Game machine C1>
In a gaming machine that plays a game by firing a gaming ball toward a gaming area formed on the front side of the gaming board.
An entry port provided in the game area and having an opening that opens upward,
By moving the game area in the front-rear direction, the game ball is in a closed state covering the opening so that the game ball cannot enter the ball entry port, and the game ball can enter the ball entry port. An opening / closing plate that switches between the open state and the open state,
It is provided with a guide passage for guiding the game ball to the entrance by tilting downward toward the entrance.
The guide passage is a gaming machine characterized by having an extension portion provided by extending the entrance side of the ball.

In such a gaming machine C1, by having an extension portion in the guide passage, it is easier for a powerful game ball that rolls along the guide passage to jump over the opening as compared with the case where the extension portion is not provided. Therefore, even if the ball entry port is open, it is possible to suppress the entry of the game ball into the ball entry port.

<Game machine D1 that can be extracted from the above-mentioned examples and modifications>
The pachinko machine 1 of the above-described embodiment and the modified example can be regarded as the following gaming machine D1.

<Game machine D1>
In a gaming machine that plays a game by firing a gaming ball toward a gaming area formed on the front side of the gaming board.
An entry port provided in the game area and having an opening that opens upward,
By moving the game area in the front-rear direction, the game ball is in a closed state covering the opening so that the game ball cannot enter the ball entry port, and the game ball can enter the ball entry port. An opening / closing plate that switches between the open state and the open state,
A gaming machine comprising a guide passage for guiding the gaming ball to the entry opening by inclining downward toward the entry opening.

<Game machine E1 that can be extracted from the above-mentioned examples and modifications>
The pachinko machine 1 of the above-described embodiment and the modified example can be regarded as the following gaming machine E1.

<Game machine E1>
In a gaming machine that plays a game by firing a gaming ball toward a gaming area formed on the front side of the gaming board.
An entry port provided in the game area and having an opening that opens upward,
By moving the game area in the front-rear direction, the game ball is in a closed state covering the opening so that the game ball cannot enter the ball entry port, and the game ball can enter the ball entry port. An opening / closing plate that switches between the open state and the open state,
A guide passage that guides the game ball to the entrance by tilting downward toward the entrance, and a guide passage that guides the game ball to the entrance.
It is provided on the side opposite to the guide passage with respect to the entrance, and is provided with a receiving passage for receiving a game ball that rolls on the guide passage but does not enter the entrance.
The gaming machine is characterized in that the receiving passage is arranged lower than an extension line extending from the end of the guide passage on the entrance side with the same inclination as the guide passage.

In such a gaming machine E1, a powerful gaming ball jumps over the opening from the guide passage and easily lands on the receiving passage, so that the gaming ball enters the entrance even when the entrance is open. It becomes possible to suppress the ball.

The present invention can be used for a gaming machine used in a gaming hall.

1 ... Pachinko machine (game machine), 4 ... Front frame, 4a ... Window part,
4b ... transparent plate, 20 ... game board, 21 ... game area,
24 ... 1st start port, 27 ... Normal symbol operation gate, 28 ... Grand prize opening,
60 ... 2nd starting port unit, 60m ... Starting port solenoid,
61 ... 2nd starting port (entrance port), 61a ... opening,
61s ... 2nd start port sensor, 61t ... passage hole, 62 ... front plate,
63 ... mounting plate, 63a ... through hole, 64 ... opening / closing plate,
65 ... Guide passage, 66 ... Bottom plate, 66a ... Overlapping part,
67 ... Rail member, 67a ... Overlapping part, 68 ... Steep slope plate,
69 ... Receiving passage, 70 ... Overlapping members.

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that plays a game by firing a gaming ball toward a gaming area formed on the front side of the gaming board.
An entry port provided in the game area and having an opening that opens upward,
By moving the game area in the front-rear direction, the game ball is in a closed state covering the opening so that the game ball cannot enter the ball entry port, and the game ball can enter the ball entry port. An opening / closing plate that switches between the open state and the open state,
A guide passage that guides the game ball to the entrance by tilting downward toward the entrance, and a guide passage that guides the game ball to the entrance.
It is provided on the side opposite to the guide passage with respect to the entrance, and is provided with a receiving passage for receiving the game ball that has not entered the entrance while rolling on the guide passage.
The left-right width of the opening of the entrance is such that even if the opening / closing plate is in the open state, a part of the game balls guided by the inclination of the guide passage is the opening of the entrance. It is set to a width that allows you to jump over the part, and
An extension portion extending the ball entrance side of the guide passage is provided.
The gaming machine is characterized in that the receiving passage is arranged lower than an extension line extending from the end of the guide passage on the entrance side with the same inclination as the guide passage.

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