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WO2015173964A1
WO2015173964A1 PCT/JP2014/063122 JP2014063122W WO2015173964A1 WO 2015173964 A1 WO2015173964 A1 WO 2015173964A1 JP 2014063122 W JP2014063122 W JP 2014063122W WO 2015173964 A1 WO2015173964 A1 WO 2015173964A1
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宗俊 永山
山口 直哉
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セガサミークリエイション株式会社
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63FCARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F5/00Roulette games
    • A63F5/02Roulette-like ball games

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  • the present invention relates to a game device.
  • Roulette also called wheel, wheel
  • big wheel also called Las Vegas Money Wheel, Big Six, Wheel of Fortune, etc.
  • the roulette has pockets with numbers “0”, “1” to “36”, and in some cases, pockets with “00”. It becomes the object of.
  • a big wheel a number or symbol at a predetermined position when a wheel rotated by a dealer stops is an object to bet.
  • an object of the present invention is to provide a game device having a novel configuration that does not make the player feel bored.
  • a game device using the ball of A plurality of ball pockets into which the balls enter are partitioned by a plurality of partition blades and arranged in an annular shape, and a lottery rotation that is rotatably held on a rotation center line with the rotation surface of the ball pockets raised Body,
  • a drive source for rotating the lottery rotator A ball guide member that guides the ball into any of the ball pockets while pendulum movement;
  • a ball blocker having a guide surface which is formed on the ball guide member and applies a component force in a direction away from the ball pocket to the ball moving on the ball guide member; It is characterized by having.
  • this game device Since this game device is in a state where the rotation surface of the lottery rotor is stood up, it is largely different from the general concept that a player or the like may hold on a game device such as roulette. It can give a far-reaching and novel impression. Therefore, it is easy to give a visual impact. For example, it has an overwhelming presence that makes it stand out so much that it is unrivaled even in a gorgeous casino amusement hall and attracts the eyes of viewers (watchers). Can show.
  • a lottery rotating body with a rotating surface is used, so that the ball turns monotonously around the horizontal plane Instead of the conventional movement, it swings so as to swing left and right along the ball guide member (pendulum movement), and develops a novel and highly interesting movement that enters the pocket when the amplitude becomes small.
  • a pendulum ball may enter the ball pocket smoothly, or it may be swayed by the lottery rotor for a long time. In this way, since the behavior is different from the lottery using the ball in the conventional game device, this point also gives the viewer a fresh and interesting impression. Furthermore, it becomes difficult for players to feel bored.
  • the ball residence time varies depending on factors such as the size and structure of the ball guide member and the size and material of the ball.
  • the ball guide member is also large.
  • the ball becomes larger and the weight increases, so that the residence time is shortened, and the ball may fall into the ball pocket relatively early.
  • the winning number is determined before the lottery rotator rotates sufficiently, it may not be possible for the patients to fully enjoy the expectation and interest in the lottery.
  • the ball can be sufficiently enjoyed without sacrificing expectation and interest by ensuring sufficient ball residence time and enjoying the real thrill of the lottery using the ball. It is possible.
  • a ball drop zone that allows the ball to enter the ball pocket from the ball guide member is formed in an area centered on a position where the ball is the lowest point of the ball guide member.
  • the ball blocker may include a downstream ball blocker provided downstream of the ball drop zone in the feeding direction of the partition blade.
  • the inclination of the guide surface of the downstream ball blocker gradually increases along the feeding direction of the partition blade.
  • the height of the downstream ball blocker gradually increases along the direction in which the partition blades are fed.
  • the ridge of the downstream ball blocker moves away from the ball pocket and protrudes toward the near side along the feeding direction of the partition blade.
  • the ball blocker may further include an upstream ball blocker provided upstream of the ball drop zone in the feeding direction of the partition blade.
  • the width of the downstream ball blocker with respect to the feeding direction of the partition blade is wider than the width of the upstream blocker.
  • the downstream ball blocker may be provided at a position where the ball touching the guide surface of the downstream ball blocker or the ball riding on the guide surface can contact the partition blade.
  • the game device as described above may have a configuration in which a plurality of lottery rotating bodies having different diameters are rotatably held on a common rotation center line.
  • the ball guide member may have a tapered shape that increases in diameter toward the player side of the game apparatus, and may be disposed with an inclination that causes the ball to approach the ball pocket.
  • FIG. 18 is an enlarged view of a wheel rail joint portion denoted by reference numeral XVIII in FIG. 17. It is a figure explaining the effect
  • FIG. 18 is an enlarged view of a wheel rail joint portion denoted by reference numeral XVIII in FIG. 17. It is a figure explaining the effect
  • FIG. 18 is an enlarged view of a wheel
  • FIG. 23 is a partial cross-sectional view of the carriage and its surroundings along the line XXIII-XXIII in FIG. 22 for explaining the strain absorbing mechanism.
  • It is a perspective view of a ball release device. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of a ball release apparatus. It is a perspective view of a ball reset device. It is a figure which shows the structure inside a ball reset apparatus. It is a flowchart explaining a series of operation
  • FIG. 30 is a plan view showing a configuration around a ball drop zone such as a ball rail shown in FIG. 29. It is sectional drawing of a ball rail etc. in the XXXI-XXXI line
  • the game apparatus 100 includes a roulette lottery apparatus 1 that is a main lottery machine (main apparatus) and a plurality of station machines 200-N (N is 2 or more) in which each player performs a BET (bet) operation in the roulette game. Natural number) and a roulette lottery apparatus 1 and a master machine 300 that controls each station machine 200-N (see FIG. 1).
  • the game apparatus 100 of this embodiment further includes a side monitor 500 (see FIG. 4 and the like).
  • a large roulette lottery apparatus 1 is adopted, and a plurality of station machines 200-N are arranged in front of the roulette lottery apparatus 1 so that a plurality of players can play the same roulette game (single roulette game).
  • a game with a new interest of simultaneously enjoying a game based on a lottery result by the lottery apparatus 1 is provided.
  • the side where the player is located (the side on which the station machine 200-N is arranged) is referred to as the front, and the opposite side is referred to as the back to indicate the front-rear direction (see FIG. 8).
  • the direction orthogonal to the front-rear direction (the direction connecting the front and the back) in the horizontal plane is the left-right direction.
  • the roulette lottery apparatus 1 and the master machine 300, and the master machine 300 and each station machine 200-N are connected to a LAN (Local Area Network ), WAN (Wide Area Network), and the network 400 such as the Internet.
  • LAN Local Area Network
  • WAN Wide Area Network
  • the network 400 such as the Internet.
  • a player who participates in the roulette game can enjoy a game by betting (betting) on the station machine 200 (see FIG. 3 and the like).
  • the station machine (sometimes called a satellite) 200 has an operation casing 201 for a player to input an operation (see FIG. 3 and the like).
  • a plurality of operation cases 201 are arranged on the front side of the roulette lottery apparatus 1, and the movement and history of the roulette body 51 and the ball 59 in the roulette lottery apparatus 1 from any operation case 201.
  • the display unit (display) 9 is arranged so as to be easily seen (see FIGS. 4 and 5).
  • the player can select any game table displayed on the game table display unit 203.
  • the game table display unit 203 is composed of a touch panel type liquid crystal display which is a display means for outputting a video image of the game field.
  • command keys are appropriately displayed on the liquid crystal display as the game progresses, and various command signals are input to the game control circuit by the player directly touching the touch panel on the command keys.
  • a betting table in the roulette game is displayed on the game table display unit 203 (see FIG. 3).
  • the side monitor 500 displays game history and the like as appropriate.
  • the roulette lottery device 1 is a main device in the game device 100 and performs a physical lottery in the roulette game.
  • the roulette lottery apparatus 1 includes a plurality of, for example, large, medium, and small roulette bodies 51A, 51B, and 51C that are rotatably supported (see FIG. 4 and the like).
  • These three roulette bodies (large roulette body, medium roulette body, and small roulette body) 51A, 51B, and 51C are annular rotators having different diameters, and rotate around a rotation center line Z that is the same virtual axis. Is provided.
  • a description may be given simply with reference numeral 51.
  • these three roulette bodies 51A, 51B, 51C are rotated about a virtual rotation center line Z that is horizontal or approximated by a rotation surface (annular surface of the ball pocket 52 arranged in an annular shape). (See FIG. 8 and the like).
  • a general roulette wheel is configured to rotate around a vertical axis while the surface of the disk is horizontal.
  • the roulette lottery device 1 according to the present embodiment is virtual compared to a general device.
  • the rotation center line Z which is a simple rotation axis, is raised by Y ° (about 80 ° as an example), and the surface (rotation surface) is similarly raised from the horizontal plane by Y ° (see FIG. 8). In this way, the roulette lottery device 1 configured to raise the surface of the roulette bodies 51A, 51B, 51C gives a novel impression to all viewers including the players.
  • the roulette bodies 51A, 51B, 51C are displaced along the rotation center line Z and are not located on the same plane.
  • the roulette bodies 51A, 51B, 51C are arranged in a stepped shape, so to speak, and have a sense of depth.
  • the state in which the bodies 51A, 51B, 51C rotate, the movement of the ball 59, the state in which the ball 59 falls in the ball pocket 52, and the outcome determined by the ball 59 falling (in the number display portion 53 corresponding to the ball pocket 52) (Numbers, etc.) are easy to see not only from the front position of the roulette lottery apparatus 1 but also from an oblique position (see FIG. 5 etc.) Therefore, in the game apparatus 100 of this embodiment, a plurality of The station machine 200 is easy to see the lottery pattern and details on the roulette body 51 from any position. Positioned easily (see FIGS. 4 and 5).
  • the roulette lottery device 1 includes a support frame 10, a fixing member 20, a rotating member 30, a drive system 40, a roulette component member 50, a ball release device 60, a ball reset device 70, a control unit 80, and a storage unit 90. Furthermore, a base 2, a camera (indicated by reference numeral 5 in FIG. 2), a housing speaker 6, a central projector 7, a lighting device 8, and the like are provided. In addition, the control part 80 and the memory
  • the support frame 10 functions as a support member that supports the fixing member 20.
  • the support frame 10 of the present embodiment includes a vertical frame 11 extending in the vertical direction, a horizontal frame 12 extending in the left-right direction, a front-rear frame 13 extending in the front-rear direction, an inclined frame 14 slightly inclined from the vertical line, and the like ( (See FIGS. 7 and 8).
  • the vertical frame 11 and the horizontal frame 12 are combined so as to have a gate shape when viewed from the front side (see FIG. 7).
  • the inclined frame 14 of the present embodiment is supported by the front and rear frames 13 in a state where the inclined frame 14 is inclined 10 ° rearward from the vertical line (in other words, 80 ° raised from the horizontal surface to the front side) (see FIG. 8).
  • the inclined frame 14 supports the fixing member 20 from the back side.
  • the fixing member 20 is a member configured to rotatably hold a rotating member 30 made of a roulette body or the like.
  • the fixing member 20 of the present embodiment includes a wheel rail base 21, a bracket 22, a wheel rail 23, a joint 24, and the like (see FIG. 17).
  • the wheel rail base 21 is a portion that becomes the basis of the fixing member 20.
  • the wheel rail base 21 of the present embodiment is configured by an annular steel plate (see FIG. 14 and the like).
  • the ring here is an example, and it does not have to be a ring. In short, it may be suitable for attaching a plurality of brackets 22 in a circumferential shape.
  • the wheel rail base 21 is fixed to the front side (side on which the player is located) of the support frame 10 described above (see FIGS. 7 and 8).
  • the bracket 22 is a member that holds the wheel rail 23.
  • a plurality of brackets 22 are annularly arranged on the wheel rail base 21, and the wheel rails 23 are held by the annularly arranged brackets 22. From the viewpoint of holding the wheel rails 23 evenly, the plurality of brackets 22 are preferably arranged at equal intervals.
  • the radial position can be adjusted, for example, the bracket 22 is provided so as to be movable in the radial direction.
  • the wheel rail 23 in the present embodiment is very unlikely to be a perfect circle, and there is a possibility that the shape of each product varies.
  • any wheel rail 23 can be used. Even if it is held in such an orientation (in other words, even if a certain point on the wheel rail 23 is attached at any position), it can be dealt with by adjusting the individual positions. In short, it is only necessary that the position of the bracket 22 that holds the wheel rail 23 be displaceable in the radial direction.
  • the bracket 22 of this embodiment can be stroked along the long hole by the length of the long hole. Further, the position can be fixed by tightening the bolt at an appropriate place in the stroke range.
  • the wheel rail 23 is an annular member fixed to the wheel rail base 21 via the bracket 22, and constitutes an annular guide rail when the rotating member 30 rotates (see FIGS. 10, 16 and the like).
  • the wheel rail 23 of the present embodiment is formed by annularly connecting six arcuate fixing members 23f having a central angle of 60 ° obtained by dividing an annular member into six parts via a total of six joints 24. (See FIG. 18, FIG. 20, etc.).
  • each roulette body 51 can be rotated.
  • Unusual problems may arise when trying to support the system. That is, If an attempt is made to support the roulette body 51, which is heavy, with a single central shaft (support shaft), a corresponding strength is required, which inevitably increases the size and weight. If a plurality of (for example, three) roulette bodies 51 are arranged on the same axis, such a problem becomes more apparent. If a plurality of roulette bodies 51 are rotatably held without using such a central axis (support shaft), as an example, a means for holding the roulette bodies 51 rotatably with an annular guide or the like There is.
  • annular guide capable of holding an extremely large roulette body 51 is to be formed as described above, it is difficult to form a perfect circle and the forming cost increases. ⁇ Even if an integrated annular guide such as a perfect circle is formed, labor and cost are required for conveyance and assembly.
  • the wheel rail 23 is formed by combining a plurality of arc-shaped fixing members 23f at the wheel rail joint portion.
  • six arc-shaped fixing members 23f having a shape divided into six at a central angle of 60 ° are connected in an annular shape using the six joints 24 to form the wheel rails 23. ing.
  • a plurality of arc-shaped fixing members 23f are annularly formed so that the end surfaces are brought into contact with each other, even if they are not perfect circles, there is little variation in the circumference of each product, and the same arc-shaped fixing members 23f are used. This is expected to be almost constant. Therefore, even if the shape is distorted, it is possible to form a wheel rail 23 that approximates a perfect circle and has a substantially constant circulation length.
  • the wheel rail 23 is true.
  • the fixing member 20 is configured on the assumption that it is not a circle.
  • the rotating member 30 that rotates along the non-circular wheel rail 23 that is distorted as described above constitutes a strain absorbing mechanism, and the carriage 31 smoothly moves on the wheel rail 23 as described later. It is possible to go around.
  • the roulette body 51 is configured to rotate along the annular rail, and the center rotation shaft (support shaft) is not required. As a result, in the roulette lottery apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment, the roulette body rotates.
  • a monitor for example, the central projector 7) or the like can be provided in the center of 51.
  • the arc-shaped fixing member 23f of the present embodiment has a shape obtained by warping a strip-shaped member made of a thin plate in an arc shape, which is preferable in terms of weight reduction. Further, in the present embodiment, the carriage 31 moves so as to be sandwiched from both edges of the wheel rail 23 formed by the arc-shaped fixing member 23f, and it is easy to ensure the strength.
  • FIG. 18 shows an enlarged view of the wheel rail joint indicated by reference numeral XVIII in FIG.
  • the joint 24 is a member that connects the arc-shaped fixing members 23f.
  • the joint 24 of the present embodiment connects these end portions from the inner peripheral side in a state where the end surfaces of the adjacent arc-shaped fixing members 23f are abutted with each other.
  • a member that connects the arcuate fixing members 23f by inserting screws 25 into the through holes of the arcuate fixing member 23f from the outer peripheral side and screwing into the joint body on the inner peripheral side can be used.
  • the joint 24 of the present embodiment has a shape and size that does not hinder the movement of the carriage 31 that circulates along the wheel rail 23.
  • the joint 24 is more suitable as long as the joint 24 has a configuration in which, for example, a tapered adjusting screw 26 is screwed in so as to eliminate the relative deviation between the end faces while abutting the end faces.
  • a semicircular hole is provided in each end face of the arc-shaped fixing member 23f, and a tapered adjustment screw 26 is screwed into the hole so that a circle is formed by a pair of semicircular holes.
  • the deviation between both end faces in this case, the deviation in the front-rear direction of the roulette lottery device 1) can be corrected (see FIG. 19).
  • the roulette lottery apparatus 1 includes three fixing members 20 configured as described above (see FIG. 10 and the like). These three fixing members 20 are configured to have different sizes corresponding to the large roulette body 51A, the medium roulette body 51B, and the small roulette body 51C.
  • the output bearing member 27 is a member that functions as a bearing for the output shaft 41a of the roulette body drive motor 41 that is an output source.
  • the output bearing member 27 of the present embodiment is attached to a part of the fixed member 20, for example, the wheel rail 23 described above, and functions as a bearing for the output shaft 41 a of the roulette body drive motor 41.
  • the output bearing member 27 of the present embodiment is a pair of opposing plate-like members and is configured by a member provided with a hole through which the output shaft 41a passes (see FIG. 12 and the like). Of course, this is merely an example, and other configurations may be used.
  • the rotating member 30 is a member that rotates along the fixed member 20 and rotates the roulette body 51.
  • the rotating member 30 of this embodiment includes a carriage 31, an annular rotating body 32, a pin gear wheel 36, and the like (see FIG. 20 and the like).
  • the carriage 31 is a member provided so as to be movable along the wheel rail (guide rail) 23 while supporting the annular rotating body 32.
  • the carriage 31 of this embodiment includes a base 31a, a roller 31b, and the like, and is configured to move on the outer peripheral surface side of the wheel rail 23 (see FIG. 20 and the like).
  • An annular rotating body 32 is attached to the carriage 31 in a relatively rotatable state (see FIG. 22 and the like).
  • the base 31a is composed of a plate-like member.
  • a total of four rollers 31b in two pairs are arranged at the four corners.
  • Each roller 31b is formed with a V-shaped groove (see FIG. 23) so as not to be removed from the edge of the wheel rail 23.
  • These rollers 31b are disposed so as to sandwich the both edges of the wheel rail 23 in a pair using V-shaped grooves. Further, since the carriage 31 is in a state in which the wheel rail 23 is sandwiched between two pairs of rollers 31b arranged in the traveling direction, the carriage 31 can travel while stabilizing the posture without causing yawing in the traveling direction. (See FIG. 20 etc.).
  • the annular rotating body 32 is a member made of, for example, aluminum, which is arranged so as to be circular as a whole and constitutes the rotating member 30.
  • the annular rotator 32 of the present embodiment is configured by six arcuate rotating members 32b having a central angle of 60 ° obtained by dividing an annular plate-like member into six equal parts (see FIG. 20 and the like).
  • the arc-shaped rotating member 32b is held in a state where both ends thereof can be rotated by the carriage 31.
  • An arcuate rotating member 32 b is attached to the base of the carriage 31 so as to be rotatable about the rotating shaft 33. More specifically, the pin 33a is passed through the through hole 32c provided in the arcuate rotating member 32b, and the tip of the pin 33a is inserted into the pin hole 31c of the base 31a. A washer 33b is interposed between the head of the pin 33a and the arcuate rotating member 32b. A sleeve 33c is fitted on the outer periphery of the pin 33a.
  • the arcuate rotation member 32b is centered on the central axis of the pin 33a (that is, the rotation shaft 33) in the left-right direction (more specifically, the inner circumferential side or It can be rotated (or oscillated) in the direction of swinging toward the outer peripheral side (see FIGS. 21 and 22).
  • the arcuate rotating member 32b is provided with another through hole 32d in the vicinity of the above-described through hole 32c, and a retaining pin 34 is passed through the through hole 32d (see FIG. 23). .
  • the tip of the retaining pin 34 is fitted into another pin hole 31d provided in the arcuate rotating member 32b.
  • the head diameter of the retaining pin 34 is larger than that of the through hole 32d, and the arc-shaped rotating member 32b is prevented from falling out of the carriage 31 even if the pin 33a may fall off during a rotating operation or the like.
  • the through hole 32d is larger than the shaft portion of the retaining pin 34, and a gap (play) is formed between them.
  • the retaining pin 34 and the through hole 32d do not prevent the arcuate rotation member 32b from rotating (swinging) relative to the carriage 31, but the size (length) of the through hole 32d is not limited. ) To limit the range of rotation (oscillation stroke).
  • a lubricating member 35 is interposed between the base 31a of the carriage 31 and the arcuate rotating member 32b (see FIG. 23).
  • the lubrication member 35 makes the relative rotation (oscillation) operation of the arcuate rotation member 32b with respect to the carriage 31 more lubricated, and is made of, for example, a porous member impregnated with lubricating oil.
  • the washer 33b and the sleeve 33c described above also function as a lubricating member in that the relative rotation (oscillation) operation of the arc-shaped rotating member 32b with respect to the carriage 31 is lubricated (see FIG. 23). .
  • the arcuate rotating member 32b is held in a state where it can rotate relative to the carriage 31, thereby constituting a mechanism (strain absorbing mechanism) that can absorb strain (see FIG. 21).
  • the arcuate rotating member 32b is within a predetermined range with respect to the carriage 31 even if the position of the wheel rail 23 on the design (perfect circle) is displaced from the actual wheel rail 23 due to distortion caused by an attachment error. Since the relative rotation is possible, it is possible to follow the trajectory where the carriage 31 is displaced. In short, even if the trajectory of the carriage 31 is not a perfect circle, each arcuate rotating member 32b follows the movement of the carriage 31 as long as it is not extremely distorted, thereby eliminating the influence of distortion. According to such a strain absorbing mechanism, the carriage 31 is not prevented from smoothly rotating around the wheel rail 23.
  • the rotating member 30 is provided with a driving force transmitted portion to which the driving force of the driving system 40 is transmitted.
  • a driving force transmitted portion is formed by the pin gear wheel 36 provided on the inner peripheral side of the annular rotator 32 (see FIGS. 14 and 22).
  • the pin gear wheel 36 includes, for example, a pair of rails and a plurality of pins arranged at equal intervals between the rails (see FIG. 22 and the like).
  • such a pin gear wheel 36 is provided on the inner peripheral side of the annular rotator 32.
  • the rotating member 30 configured as described above constitutes a roulette body 51 that rotates.
  • the three types of roulette bodies 51A, 51B, and 51C having different diameters are coaxially arranged on the rotation center line Z, and It is comprised in the state shifted
  • the drive system 40 includes a roulette body drive motor 41, a sprocket 42, an encoder 43, and the like.
  • the roulette body drive motor 41 is a drive source that rotates the rotating member 30.
  • the roulette body drive motor 41 of the present embodiment rotates the rotating member 30 via a sprocket 42 and a pin gear wheel 36 provided on the output shaft 41a.
  • the sprocket 42 is provided on the output shaft 41 a of the roulette body drive motor 41, and transmits the driving force of the roulette body drive motor 41 to the pin gear wheel 36.
  • the output shaft 41a is supported by an output bearing member 27 attached to the wheel rail 23 (see FIG. 12 and the like).
  • the encoder 43 is a member that encodes the amount of rotation of the rotating member 30.
  • an encoder 43 is provided on the rotation shaft of the roulette body drive motor 41, and the rotation amount of the rotary member 30 is detected through the rotation amount of the roulette body drive motor 41 (see FIG. 12 and the like).
  • the driving force is transmitted to the annular rotator 32 through the sprocket (pin gear) 42 and the pin gear wheel 36, and the sprocket 42 and the pin are rotated. No slip occurs between the gear wheel 36 and the gear wheel 36.
  • the rotation amount of the rotation shaft of the roulette body drive motor 41 that is, the rotation amount of the sprocket 42
  • the rotation amount of the annular rotator 32 having a one-to-one relationship with the rotation amount of the sprocket 42 can be detected. It is possible.
  • an encoder is provided in the annular rotating body 32, and the detection is directly performed using the encoder that rotates integrally with the annular rotating body 32.
  • the rotation angle of the rotating member 30 is to be detected in detail, it is necessary to increase the number of encoders (for example, the number of protrusions and irregularities for encoding).
  • the roulette lottery apparatus 1 it is possible to accurately detect the rotation amount of the annular rotating body 32 only by the encoder 43 provided on the output shaft 41a of the roulette body driving motor 41.
  • the drive system 40 configured as described above is provided in the same number as the rotating member 30.
  • there are a total of three drive systems 40 each for large, medium and small roulette bodies in FIG. 6 etc., the large roulette body is denoted by reference numeral 51A, the middle roulette body is denoted by reference numeral 51B, and the small roulette body is denoted by reference numeral 51C). Is provided.
  • the large roulette body (large wheel) 51 ⁇ / b> A, the middle roulette body (medium wheel) 51 ⁇ / b> B, and the small roulette body (small wheel) 51 ⁇ / b> C are each configured by a roulette component 50.
  • the large roulette body 51A, the medium roulette body 51B, and the small roulette body 51C have different sizes and attachment positions, the basic configuration of the roulette component member 50 in each roulette body (wheel) is the same. .
  • the roulette component 50 will be described first. However, in the following description of the roulette component 50, it is necessary to distinguish between the large, medium, and small roulette bodies that are common to the large, medium, and small roulette bodies.
  • the roulette member 50 includes a roulette body 51, a ball pocket 52, a ball sensor 58 (see FIG. 11), a number display section 53, a ball circling effect illumination 54 (see FIG. 7), a ball rail 55, an LED 56, and the like. Yes.
  • the roulette body 51 is composed of a rotating annular member.
  • the roulette body 51 in the present embodiment is configured by a wheel-shaped member attached to the front side of the rotating member 30.
  • a ball pocket 52 and a number display portion 53 are formed in the roulette body 51 (see FIG. 11 and the like).
  • the ball pocket 52 is formed by a plurality of spaces formed in the roulette body 51 so that the ball 59 released from the ball release device 60 can fall (enter).
  • the ball pocket 52 is formed by each space partitioned by the partition blade 52a.
  • Each ball pocket 52 has a predetermined roulette outcome, and the outcome is determined depending on which ball pocket 52 the ball 59 has fallen into.
  • the partition blade 52 a is provided on the outer periphery of the roulette body 51 so as to rotate together with the roulette body 51.
  • the number of partition blades 52 a is equal to the number of ball pockets 52. Further, the shape, size, and installation interval of the partition blades 52a are all the same, and the probability that the ball 59 falls into each ball pocket 52 (in other words, the lottery probability of the outcome) is configured to be equal. ing.
  • the ball sensor 58 is a sensor for detecting in which ball pocket 52 the ball 59 has dropped.
  • the specific number and form of the ball sensor 58 are not particularly limited.
  • one optical sensor is arranged in each ball pocket 52 so that the ball pocket 52 can be detected in which ball pocket 52 is detected depending on which sensor detects the ball 59. (See FIG. 11).
  • the number display part 53 is a member (numerical board) for displaying the outcome in each roulette.
  • the specific configuration example of the number display unit 53 is not particularly limited, the number display unit 53 of the present embodiment is formed on the inner peripheral side of the ball pocket 52 to imitate an actual roulette lottery device. And it is formed so that it may shine using the member which permeate
  • the LED 56 is a light source that irradiates the number display unit 53 with light from the back side so that a predetermined number appears to shine.
  • These LEDs 56 may be provided on the rotating member 30 so as to rotate together with the number display portion 53, but in this embodiment, they are provided not on the rotating member 30 but on the fixed member 20.
  • the wiring of the LED 56 does not need to be rotated, so that a conductive member such as a rotor or a brush is unnecessary, and the wiring and configuration are simpler than when the LED 56 is rotated. . For this reason, it is suitable also from a viewpoint of durability or long life.
  • a plurality of these LEDs 56 are arranged in a belt shape that circulates on the back side of the number display portion 53. Further, lighting of the plurality of LEDs 56 is controlled by the control unit 80. For example, if the LED 56 is turned on in synchronization with each number of the number display unit 53 that rotates together with the roulette body 51, only one number of the number display unit 53 can be seen to shine. In the roulette lottery apparatus 1 of the present embodiment, only the number (winning number) corresponding to the ball pocket 52 where the ball 59 has fallen is made to shine. At this time, if the LED 56 is sequentially blinked and controlled so as to follow the rotating number, the viewer is as if there is a light source behind the winning number, and the light source is the number display unit 53. It is possible to give the impression that it is rotating together.
  • the ball rail 55 is an annular guide for guiding the ball 59 released from the ball release device 60, or a conical (tapered) guide opened to the front side (front side).
  • the ball rail 55 of the present embodiment has a slightly larger diameter than the roulette body 51 and is formed of a cylindrical member fixed to the fixing member 20 (see FIGS. 8 and 9).
  • the ball 59 released from the ball release device 60 swings left and right (pendulum motion) along the surface of the ball rail 55 while gradually reducing the swing width.
  • a drop prevention guard 57 may be provided to prevent the ball 59 from dropping to the front side (front side) of the ball rail 55 (see FIG. 6 and the like).
  • the size (diameter) of the ball rail 55 is formed with different curvatures according to the sizes of the roulette bodies 51A to 51C (see FIG. 9 and the like). For this reason, the period of the pendulum motion of the ball 59 is different for each of the large, medium and small roulette bodies 51A to 51C. In particular, in the large roulette body 51A, it seems that the ball 59A is large and the pendulum moves relatively slowly, so that it is possible to produce a lottery that looks profound, and among the three roulette bodies 51A to 51C. This is suitable as the last lottery to be implemented.
  • the ball rail 55 is provided in a state of being inclined toward the back side of the roulette lottery device 1 as with the fixing member 20 (see FIG. 9 and the like). For this reason, the ball rail 55 always applies a force toward the ball pocket 52 to the ball 59 swinging on the ball rail 55, so that the ball 59 whose swing width is gradually narrowed is one of the ball pockets 52. Invite to fall into.
  • the ball rail 55 has a conical shape (tapered shape) opened to the front side (front side), and the inclination angle of the portion that guides the ball 59 to the ball pocket 52 can be changed. From this time, the time until the ball 59 is guided to the ball pocket 52 and dropped can be adjusted.
  • the ball release device 60 is a device that releases and launches the ball 59 in the standby state at the time of roulette lottery.
  • the ball release device 60 of the present embodiment has a position suitable for releasing the held ball 59 toward the ball rail 55, for example, a position at 9 o'clock when viewed toward the roulette body 51 (standby position). In FIG. 13, it is fixed to the fixing member 20 via the ball release device fixing frame 28 (refer to FIG. 7, FIG. 9, FIG. 13, etc.).
  • a configuration example of such a ball release device 60 will be described.
  • the ball release device 60 of this embodiment includes members such as a solenoid 61, a solenoid sensor 62, a roller 63, a release sensor 64, a set sensor 65, a roller support lever 66a, a link 66c, a transmission lever 66d, and a coil spring 67. (See FIG. 25 and the like). These members are attached to a mounting plate 68 in which two plate-like members are combined at an angle, and a blind plate 69 disposed on the front side of the roulette lottery device 1 as viewed from the mounting plate 68. (See FIG. 13, FIG. 24, etc.). A passing space for the ball 59 is formed inside the mounting plate 68 and the blindfold plate 69 (see FIG. 25 and the like).
  • a roller 63 that regulates the ball 59 is attached to the tip of a roller support lever 66a that can rotate around a fulcrum 66b.
  • the roller support lever 66a is in a state (standby state) in which the base end side is pulled and urged by the coil spring 67 and the roller 63 protrudes into the passage space of the ball 59 (see FIG. 25).
  • the roller support lever 66a is connected to the plunger 61a of the solenoid 61 via a link 66c and a transmission lever 66d. When the solenoid 61 is energized and the plunger 61a is pulled, the transmission lever 66d swings clockwise in FIG.
  • roller support lever 66a to which the movement is transmitted swings clockwise in FIG. 25 about the fulcrum 66b, and retracts the roller 63 from the ball passage space.
  • the roller 63 is retracted, the ball 59 in the standby state loses its support and falls.
  • the solenoid sensor 62 is a sensor that detects the roller 63 or the roller support lever 66a that has been retracted from the ball passage space, and confirms that the roller 63 has performed a predetermined operation.
  • the set sensor 65 confirms the presence or absence of the ball 59 at the standby position.
  • the release sensor 64 is provided in the vicinity of the ball drop opening in the ball release device 60 and detects that the ball 59 has been released and dropped.
  • the ball 59 released from the ball release device 60 swings left and right along the surface of the ball rail 55 and gradually drops from the ball rail 55 while narrowing the swing width. It enters the ball pocket 52 (see FIG. 6 etc.).
  • the movement of the ball 59 at this time is based on various factors (the size and weight of the ball 59, the speed at the time of release, the size of the roulette body 51, the size of the ball pocket 52, the size and shape of the partition blade 52a, and the horizontal plane)
  • the angle of inclination of the rotation center line Z of the roulette body 51 with respect to the back side of the roulette body 51 may vary, and it may enter the ball pocket 52 smoothly. There are also cases where it fluctuates.
  • Such a movement of the ball 59 is greatly different from that in the conventional roulette game device, and can give a freshness and an interesting impression to the viewer.
  • the roulette body 51 After that (for example, in all three roulette bodies 51A to 51C, after the ball 59 has entered the ball pocket 52 and the outcome is determined), the roulette body 51 is used to collect the ball 59 that has fallen into the ball pocket 52.
  • the ball 59 rotates in the middle clockwise direction and moves to the position (collection position) immediately before the ball reset device 70.
  • the ball reset device 70 is a device that pushes the ball 59 that has moved to the collection position to the front side of the roulette lottery device 1, moves it to the standby position, and resets it (returns to the standby state).
  • the ball reset device 70 of the present embodiment is fixed via a ball reset device fixing frame 29 at a position suitable for pushing the ball 59 to the ball release device 60, for example, a position on the back side of the ball release device 60. It is fixed to the member 20 (see FIG. 13).
  • a configuration example of such a ball reset device 70 will be described (see FIGS. 26 and 27).
  • the ball reset device 70 includes members such as a ball reset motor 71, a gear train 72, a torque limiter 73, a ball screw 74, a change nut 75, a ball push rod 76, a sensor dog 76a, a home sensor 77, and a limit sensor 78. (See FIG. 27). These members are attached to a channel-shaped attachment frame member 79.
  • the ball reset motor 71 transmits a driving force via the gear train 72 and rotates the ball screw 74.
  • the ball screw 74 is rotatably supported by the mounting frame member 79, and moves the ball push rod 76 attached to the change nut 75 on the ball screw 74 in the front-rear direction (front direction or back direction of the roulette lottery device 1).
  • the push rod 76 moves forward from the home position (initial position) to push the ball 59 toward the ball release device 60, and then moves backward in the rear direction to return to the home position.
  • the forward / backward movement of the push rod 76 is determined by the rotation direction (forward or reverse) of the ball reset motor 71.
  • the stop position of the ball push rod 76 when moving forward or backward is such that the sensor dog 76a attached to the ball push rod 76 passes either one of the home sensor 77 and limit sensor 78 provided on the mounting frame member 79. Is detected.
  • the home sensor 77 detects that the ball push-out rod 76 has moved back to the home position.
  • the limit sensor 78 detects that the ball push rod 76 has advanced to a predetermined ball push position (limit position).
  • the torque limiter 73 is attached to the shaft of the ball screw 74, and protects the ball push rod 76 and the ball reset motor 71 when a problem such as overrun or overload occurs.
  • a series of operations of the ball reset device 70 can be summarized as follows. First, the home sensor 77 is confirmed, and it is confirmed that the ball push rod 76 is at the home position. Next, the ball reset motor 71 is rotated to advance the ball push rod 76. When the limit sensor 78 detects the sensor dog 76a, it is determined that the ball push-out rod 76 has advanced to the limit position, and the ball reset motor 71 is stopped. After a predetermined time has elapsed, the ball reset motor 71 is reversed and the ball push rod 76 is moved backward. When the home sensor 77 detects the sensor dog 76a, it is determined that the ball push rod 76 has returned to the home position, and the ball reset motor 71 is stopped.
  • the control unit 80 is configured by a CPU, a memory (ROM, RAM), and the like, and controls the entire game apparatus 100 by realizing various functions by executing the game program 91 in the storage unit 90.
  • Functions realized in the control unit 80 include a game control unit 81, a drive system control unit 82, a roulette body control unit 83, a ball release control unit 84, a ball reset control unit 85, a display control unit 86, a sound control unit 87, There is an illumination controller 88 (see FIG. 2).
  • the control unit 80 also has various configurations of the game apparatus 100, such as a camera 5, a housing speaker 6, a central projector 7, a lighting device 8, a history display unit 9, a roulette body drive motor 41, an LED 56, a solenoid 61, and a ball reset.
  • Control of the motor 71, the game table display unit 203, the operation unit 205, the side monitor 500, etc. is performed (see FIG. 2).
  • Detection signals such as 58 are transmitted to the control unit 80.
  • the storage unit 90 also stores a game program 91, bet data 92, reference information 93, payout rate data 94, and the like (see FIG. 2).
  • the game control unit 81 controls the roulette game by executing the game program 91 stored in the storage unit 90.
  • the game control unit 81 stores bet data 92 associated with the progress of the game and reference information 93 representing the history of past game results, and accumulates payout rate data 94.
  • the game control unit 81 also has functions as a setting unit 81a for executing the roulette game, a determination unit 81b, a payment unit 81c, and a calculation unit 81d.
  • the setting unit 81a sets various values of the roulette game as the game progresses.
  • the determination unit 81b determines the outcome (a number corresponding to the ball pocket 52 on which the ball 59 has been dropped) based on the detection signal from the ball sensor 58.
  • the payment unit 81c pays for the prediction setting when the determination unit 81b determines that the prediction is successful.
  • the payment unit 81c performs a payout process for the number of chips corresponding to the bet.
  • the calculation unit 81d performs a predetermined calculation (for example, a calculation such as a payout rate or a probability that each output appears) according to the determined outcome, and further stores the calculated payout rate as the payout rate data 94 ( (See FIG. 2).
  • the drive system control unit 82 controls the operation (rotation, rotation speed, stop) of the roulette body 51 by the roulette body drive motor 41.
  • the ball release control unit 84 controls the ball release operation in the ball release device 60.
  • the ball reset control unit 85 controls the ball reset operation in the ball reset device 70.
  • the display control unit 86 controls display on the game table display unit 203, the central projector 7, and the history display unit 9 under the control unit 80.
  • the sound control unit 87 controls the output of sound and various sound effects from the housing speaker 6 and the like as the game progresses.
  • the illumination control unit 88 controls illumination in the illumination device 8 and the like.
  • the storage unit 90 is configured by a hard disk device or the like, and stores various programs and data.
  • the data stored in the storage unit 90 includes bet data 92 indicating the bet status set by the setting unit 81a, and reference information 93 (reference information 93) that can be used as a reference for a bet to be provided to the player during the betting time. History information of appearances, appearance rate of each eye of past games), payout rate data 94 indicating the current payout rate calculated by the calculation unit 81d, and the like.
  • the roulette lottery device 1 includes a ball blocker 501.
  • FIG. 29 is a front view showing a state in which a ball 59 performs a pendulum motion on a ball rail 55 provided with a ball blocker 501
  • FIG. 30 is a plan view of the same.
  • 31 to 33 are cross-sectional views of the ball rail 55 and the like in FIG. 30, which are cross-sectional views along the XXXI-XXXI line, XXXII-XXXII line, and XXIII-XXXIII line on the left side from the ball drop zone (described later), respectively. is there.
  • the ball blocker 501 is formed in an arc shape along the ball rail 55 at a position near the roulette body 51 in the ball rail 55 so that the ball 59 does not get over the ball blocker 501 and fall into the ball pocket 52. It has a stepped shape (see FIGS. 29 and 30).
  • FIGS. 29 and 30 the configuration of the ball blocker 501 will be described in detail with reference to suitable examples (see FIGS. 29 to 36).
  • ball blockers are provided on the left and right sides of the ball rail 55 as viewed from the player in the area centered on the position where the ball 59 is the lowest point.
  • the one upstream in the feed direction (right side as viewed from the player) of the partition blade 52a that rotates clockwise together with the roulette body 51 is referred to as the upstream ball blocker 510, and the downstream in the feed direction (player) The left side) is called a downstream ball blocker 520.
  • a ball blocker 501 is configured by the upstream ball blocker 510 and the downstream ball blocker 520.
  • the roulette body 51 rotates when the rotation of the roulette body drive motor 41 is transmitted through the pin gear wheel 36, and rotates the partition blade 52a in the clockwise direction.
  • a zone between the upstream ball blocker 510 and the downstream ball blocker 520 that allows the ball 59 on the ball rail 55 to enter the ball pocket 52 is referred to as a “ball drop zone” This is indicated by the symbol F.
  • a boundary line that can be seen when a virtual plane that divides the ball rail 55 and the ball pocket 52 is viewed from above or from the side is referred to as a “winning line”, and is indicated by a symbol L.
  • a force acts on the ball 59 whose center of gravity exceeds the winning line so as to drop from the ball rail 55 to the ball pocket 52 (see FIG. 30, FIG. 31, etc.).
  • the downstream ball blocker 520 is formed with a guide surface 522 and a ridge 524 (see FIGS. 29 and 30).
  • the guide surface 522 of the downstream ball blocker 520 is formed so as to give a component force in a direction away from the ball pocket 52 to the ball 59 moving on the ball rail 55. More specifically, the guide surface 522 is composed of a slope formed on the front side of the downstream ball blocker 520. Further, the guide surface 522 is formed such that the inclination to the front side of the roulette lottery apparatus 1 gradually increases along the feeding direction of the partition blade 52a, in other words, the bank angle (guide surface 522) gradually becomes tighter. (See FIGS. 30 to 33). Therefore, the component force (component force in the direction away from the ball pocket 52) received by the ball 59 in contact with the slope having a gentle slope in the guide surface 522 is relatively small (see FIG. 31 and the like). Further, the component force (component force in the direction away from the ball pocket 52) that the ball 59 that contacts the slope of the steep slope of the guide surface 522 receives from the slope is relatively large (see FIG. 33 and the like). .
  • downstream blocker 520 may be installed on the ball rail 55 in such a positional relationship that the ball 59 when contacting the guide surface 522 or riding on the guide surface 522 contacts the partition blade 52a (FIG. 36). Etc.).
  • the ball 59 contacting or riding on the guide surface 522 receives not only a component force from the guide surface 522 (component force in a direction away from the ball pocket 52), A component force (component force in a direction away from the ball pocket 52) may be received from the partition blade 52a. Therefore, a larger component force (component force in a direction away from the ball pocket 52) can be applied to the ball 59.
  • a ridge 524 having a continuous top is formed on the surface of the downstream ball blocker 520 (see FIG. 30 and the like).
  • the ridge 524 is lowest at the start end of the downstream ball blocker 520, and is formed so as to gradually increase in height along the feeding direction of the partition blade 52a (see FIG. 29 and the like). Therefore, the farther the ball 59 is from the ball drop zone F, the harder it is to get over the downstream ball blocker 520, coupled with the steep slope of the guide surface 522.
  • the ridge 524 of the downstream ball blocker 520 is formed so as to move away from the ball pocket 52 along the feeding direction of the partition blade 52a and to protrude toward the front side (that is, the front side of the roulette lottery apparatus 1) (FIG. 30). Etc.). If the ball 59 is caused to perform a pendulum motion on the ball rail 55, the ball 59 may be sandwiched between the roulette body 51 (partition blade 52a) and the downstream ball blocker 520 (ridge 524). obtain.
  • the ridge 524 when the ridge 524 is formed so as to protrude toward the front side in the feeding direction in this way, even if the height of the ridge 524 gradually increases, the ridge 524 and the roulette body 51 (partition blades) 52a) can be ensured with a sufficient interval, so that it is possible to avoid the ball 59 from being sandwiched in this way.
  • the surface shape of the guide surface 522 of the downstream ball blocker 520 described above is not particularly limited.
  • a substantially flat guide surface 522 that is substantially linear in cross section is shown (see FIGS. 31 to 33).
  • the surface shape of the guide surface 522 is curved so as to bend. It may be a surface, or it may be a curved surface that bulges.
  • the ridge 524 composed of the continuous tops is illustrated, but this is also only a suitable example of the ridge 524.
  • the ridge 524 may have a more rounded and gentle shape, or may have a discontinuous shape with a step.
  • a guide surface 512 and a ridge 514 are formed on the upstream ball blocker 510 (see FIGS. 29 and 30).
  • the guide surface 512 of the upstream ball blocker 510 gives a component force in the direction away from the ball pocket 52 to the ball 59 moving on the ball rail 55, like the guide surface 522 of the downstream ball blocker 520 described above. It is formed as follows. More specifically, the guide surface 512 is composed of a slope formed on the front side of the upstream ball blocker 510. Further, the guide surface 512 is formed so that the inclination to the front side of the roulette lottery apparatus 1 gradually increases toward the upstream side in the feed direction of the partition blade 52a (counterclockwise direction) (FIG. 30 to FIG. 30). 33).
  • the component force (component force in the direction away from the ball pocket 52) that the ball 59 that contacts the slope having a gentle slope of the guide surface 512 receives from the slope is relatively small.
  • the component force (component force in the direction away from the ball pocket 52) received by the ball 59 in contact with the slope having a steep slope from the slope is relatively large.
  • a ridge 514 having a continuous top is formed on the surface of the upstream ball blocker 510.
  • the ridge 514 may be formed so as to be the lowest at the starting end of the upstream ball blocker 510 near the ball drop zone F and gradually increase in height therefrom. Further, the ridge 514 is formed so as to move away from the ball pocket 52 (ie, the front side of the roulette lottery device 1) and away from the ball pocket 52 as it goes upstream in the rotational direction (counterclockwise direction) of the partition blade 52a. May be.
  • the width W1 of the upstream ball blocker 510 is made narrower than the width W2 of the downstream ball blocker 520 (see FIG. 30, FIG. 35, etc.).
  • a ball blocker 501 it is possible to prevent the ball 59 in the pendulum motion from hitting the upstream ball blocker 510 and greatly losing kinetic energy (or kinetic energy converted from this).
  • the background is as follows: (1) Since the ball release device 60 is arranged at the standby position SB around 9 o'clock of the roulette body 51 (see FIG. 13 etc.), the kinetic energy of the ball 59 is the largest.
  • the ball blocker 501 of the present embodiment the ball 59 that performs a pendulum motion along the downstream ball blocker 520 having the width W2 is the upstream ball blocker 510 that is narrower than that, or the partition that rotates clockwise.
  • Contact with the blade 52a is suppressed (see the two-dot chain arrow in FIG. 35). According to this, it is avoided that the momentum of the ball 59 disappears particularly in the initial stage of the pendulum movement.
  • the ball 59 immediately after being released from the ball release device 60 performs a pendulum motion along the downstream ball blocker 520 and does not contact the upstream ball blocker 510 or the partition blade 52a while maintaining the momentum. It moves to the side (counterclockwise) (see FIG. 35). Thereafter, the ball 59 returning to the downstream side (clockwise) often performs a pendulum motion along the front side (front side) edge of the upstream ball blocker 510 having the width W1 (see FIG. 34). Dotted line)) across the ball drop zone F and abuts around the start of the downstream ball blocker 520 (see FIG. 34).
  • the ball 59 is given a component force from the guide surface 522 of the downstream ball blocker 520 toward the front side (front side) in the direction away from the ball pocket 52 (see the arrow in FIG. 34). Then, the ball 59 starts moving in an oblique direction by changing the direction of the vector without greatly losing kinetic energy.
  • the combination of such oblique movement and pendulum movement increases the number of cases where the subsequent ball 59 moves in a large circle.
  • a ball blocker such as a standing wall
  • the ball is conspicuously moved in the front-rear direction, and can be skillfully turned in this way. If you do not touch the standing wall (ball blocker) or partition blades, you will tend to lose momentum. Although such a movement will certainly produce a random movement, the ball's residence time until it falls into the ball pocket may not be sufficient. Further, in such a device, the ball may tend to fall into the ball pocket over the winning line L as it is in synchronization with the movement of the partition blade.
  • the ball 59 loses momentum because it acts to make the ball 59 move more easily without attenuating the kinetic energy of the ball 59. There is a tendency that the phenomenon of being easily synchronized with the movement of 52a is reduced. Further, even if the ball 59 is synchronized with the partition blade 52a, the ball 59 can be easily formed even if a part of the ball 59 enters between the adjacent partition blades 52a as long as the force of drawing a circle is maintained. May not exceed the winning line L. In this case, the ball 59 is pushed by the rotating partition blade 52a and carried to a higher position, possibly increasing the potential energy (see FIG. 36). As a result, the momentum of the ball 59 is further maintained, and the movement of the ball 59 becomes sticky, so that it may move around the ball drop zone F.
  • the roulette lottery apparatus 1 of the present embodiment it is possible to respond to a request that it is desired to increase the game time or to improve the interest as a roulette game. Further, as described above, even if the desired ball pocket 52 of the roulette body 51 passes through the ball drop zone F due to the stickiness of the movement of the ball 59, the ball 59 is not rotated until the roulette body 51 makes another round. It may keep moving and give a sense of expectation that a re-chance to enter the ball pocket 52 may come. For this reason, it is difficult to predict what the ball 59 will be until the ball 59 actually exceeds the winning line L, leading to an increase in the fun as a roulette game.
  • the irregular and irregular movement of the ball can be a real thrill of the roulette game, but the movement of the ball 59 greatly turning on the ball rail 55 around the front of the ball drop zone F.
  • the large roulette lottery apparatus 1 it is possible to produce an operation that can be seen with elegance different from the conventional one, and it is easy to recognize even when viewed from a distance.
  • the ball blocker 501 comprised by the upstream ball blocker 510 and the downstream ball blocker 520 was illustrated here (refer FIG. 29 etc.), this is only a suitable structural example of the ball blocker 501.
  • the ball 59 is caused to move so as to rotate largely, so that the momentum is not lost. It is possible to extend the lottery time used.
  • the large, medium, and small roulette bodies 51 are also referred to as a large wheel (51A), a middle wheel (51B), and a small wheel (51C), respectively.
  • the control unit 80 After the settable betting time has elapsed while confirming synchronization between the roulette lottery apparatus 1 and the station machine 200 (steps SP1, 2, 201, 202), the control unit 80 connects the network 400 and the master machine 300.
  • the lottery start command is received via the wheel, the ball firing timing in each wheel (roulette body 51) is determined (step SP3).
  • step SP4 the ball 59 is released from the standby state and fired on the small wheel (step SP4).
  • step SP5 the result information is transmitted to each station machine 200, and the game table display section is recorded as history information. And displayed as a lottery result in the small wheel (step SP203).
  • the small wheel is rotated about one turn clockwise while sequentially flashing the LEDs 56 so that only the number display portion 53 corresponding to the ball pocket 52 appears to shine.
  • the ball pocket 52 reaches just below (6 o'clock position)
  • the small wheel is stopped and the state is maintained until all the roulette lotteries with the three wheels are completed. If the ball pocket 52 is held directly under the ball 59 (at the 6 o'clock position) in this way, the viewer can easily see the result until all the lotteries are completed (see FIG. 3 and the like).
  • step SP6 the ball 59 is released from the standby state and fired at the middle wheel.
  • step SP7 the result information is transmitted to each station machine 200, and the game is recorded as history information. It is displayed on the table display unit 203 and produced as a lottery result in the middle wheel (step SP204).
  • the middle wheel is rotated about one turn clockwise while the LEDs 56 are sequentially blinked so that only the number display portion 53 corresponding to the ball pocket 52 where the ball 59 has fallen is visible.
  • the middle wheel is stopped and the state is maintained until all the roulette lotteries by the three wheels are completed (see FIG. 3 and the like).
  • step SP8 the ball 59 is released from the standby state and fired on the large wheel.
  • step SP9 the result information is transmitted to each station machine 200, and the game is used as history information. It is displayed on the table display unit 203 and produced as a lottery result on the large wheel (step SP205).
  • the large wheel is rotated about one turn clockwise while the LEDs 56 are sequentially blinked so that only the number display portion 53 corresponding to the ball pocket 52 where the ball 59 has fallen is visible.
  • the ball pocket 52 reaches just below (6 o'clock position)
  • the large wheel is stopped.
  • the outcomes of the small wheel, the middle wheel, and the large wheel are aligned in an example (see FIG. 3 and the like).
  • a jackpot JP, jackpot
  • a jackpot effect is performed.
  • Step SP207 if no jackpot is generated (No in Step SP206), the jackpot effect is not performed, the total result is determined and settled (Step SP208), and the game ends ( Step SP209).
  • the roulette lottery apparatus 1 if a jackpot has occurred in any of the station machines 200 (Yes in step SP10), the roulette lottery apparatus 1 also performs a jackpot effect (step SP11), and the game ends.
  • An example of a jackpot in the game apparatus 100 of the present embodiment is that all the large, medium and small roulette bodies 51A, 51B and 51C have the same outcome.
  • the roulette lottery device 1 in the present embodiment is an unparalleled large-sized device for a roulette game and exhibits an overwhelming presence.
  • the size of the roulette wheel and the ball is usually determined (within a certain range). From the current situation and background, it is considered that a general idea about the shape, type, size, etc. of the roulette lottery apparatus has been formed to some extent.
  • the roulette lottery apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment has a large surface as well as a surface (rotating surface) for a viewer who is considered to have such a general idea. Since the roulette lottery is carried out using the plurality of large roulette bodies 51 in the state of being made, it is possible to give a completely different and novel strong impression from the conventional concept.
  • the specific size of the roulette lottery apparatus 1 as described above is not particularly limited, but it is only an example, but if it is illustrated, the largest one among the plurality of roulette bodies 51A, 51B, 51C ( That is, the outer diameter X of the large roulette body 51A) can exceed 3 m (see FIG. 8).
  • Such a roulette lottery device 1 is powerful, and the movement of the roulette body 51 and the ball 59 is easy to see even from a distance.
  • a new interest and sense of unity in which a plurality of players simultaneously enjoy the same roulette game (game using the single roulette lottery apparatus 1). A game can be provided.
  • the roulette lottery device 1 has a height and size that allows the players who are seated on the respective station machines 200 and those who are watching the game behind or around (the audience) to gather at the roulette body 51 and the ball 59. If this is realized, it is still preferable.
  • a combination of a visual effect by various decoration devices including a flashing lightning device) that colors roulette lottery device 1 and a sound effect (acoustic effect) are usually used. It is possible to produce a more powerful and presence that is not available in the roulette lottery device.
  • the above-described embodiment is an example of a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but is not limited thereto, and various modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention.
  • the roulette lottery device 1 having three large, medium, and small roulette bodies 51A, 51B, and 51C is illustrated.
  • this is a preferred example, and the number of roulette bodies 51 is not limited to three.
  • the rotation direction of the roulette body 51 at the time of lottery or when the ball 59 is collected (reset) is not limited to the clockwise direction.
  • only one or two roulette bodies 51 can be rotated counterclockwise.
  • the roulette body 51 can be rotated not only at a constant peripheral speed (angular speed) but also can be moved irregularly, such as increasing or decreasing the speed or moving intermittently.
  • the rotation center line Z of the roulette body 51 is horizontal or in a state similar to this, but the range or specific inclination depends on the size, specifications, etc. You may change suitably according to it.
  • the configuration of the number display unit 53 and the like in the roulette body 51 shown in the above-described embodiment is merely a suitable example (see FIG. 4 and the like), and the game device is not limited to such a configuration.
  • the types of game devices to which the present invention can be applied are not limited to roulette for roulette games with numbers, but approximate ones (for example, lottery rotators in which symbols other than numbers are arranged) And a game device including a lottery rotator including a ball pocket linked with a certain meaning in the progress of the game.
  • a bingo game that fills the bingo table based on the numbers in the pocket of the lottery rotator that contains the ball, and color matching that is performed with the color of the ball that entered the lottery rotator using a plurality of different colored balls
  • the present invention can also be applied to games and the like.
  • the present invention is applied to a game similar to a so-called big wheel, in which predetermined numbers and symbols are arranged on a lottery rotor, and numbers and symbols corresponding to the ball pockets where the balls have fallen are targeted for betting. You can also
  • the roulette lottery apparatus 1 in which the ball blocker 501 is provided in any one of the plurality of roulette bodies 51 that is not particularly specified has been described (see FIG. 29 and the like). It is only an example, and it goes without saying that the shape and size of the ball blocker 501 should be appropriately changed and set in accordance with the size of the roulette body 51, the ball rail 55, and the ball 59.
  • the present invention is suitable for application to game devices using a lottery ball such as a roulette lottery device.
  • roulette Body (large roulette body 51A, medium roulette body 51B, small roulette body 51C) (rotating body for lottery), 52 ... ball pocket, 52a ... partition blade of 53 (ball pocket), 53 ... number display section, 54 ... ball circulation effect Illumination, 55 ... ball rail (ball guide member), 56 ... LED (light source), 57 ... fall-preventing guard, 58 ... bow Sensor, 59 (59A, 59B, 59C) ... ball (the ball for the large roulette body 51A, ball for medium roulette body 51B, the ball for the small roulette body 51C) 60 ... ball release device, 61 ... solenoid, 61a ... plunger, 62 ... solenoid sensor, 63 ... roller, 64 ... release sensor, 65 ...
  • Upstream ball blocker 512 ... Guide surface (upstream ball blocker), 514 ... Ridge (upstream ball blocker), 520 ... Downstream ball blocker 522 ... (downstream ball blocker) guide surface, 524 ... (downstream ball block) Car ridge F ... ball drop zone, L ... winning line X ... outer diameter of large roulette body 51A, Y ... angle at which roulette body is raised (angle formed by rotation surface of roulette body and horizontal plane), Z ... center of rotation line

Abstract

This game device is provided with: rotary bodies (51) for drawing which are rotatably supported around a rotation center axis when the rotation plane of a plurality of ball pockets (52), into which balls (59) for drawing enter and which are arranged annularly and partitioned by a plurality of partitioning blades (52a), is upright; a drive source that rotates the rotary bodies (51) for drawing; ball guide members (55) that subject the balls (59) to a pendulum motion whilst guiding the same into any of the ball pockets (52); and ball blockers (501) that are formed on the ball guide members (55) and include guide surfaces (522) (512) that impart a component force to the balls (59) moving on the ball guide members (55) in a direction away from the ball pockets (52).

Description

ゲーム装置Game device
 本発明は、ゲーム装置に関する。 The present invention relates to a game device.
 ルーレット(ウィル、ホイール等とも呼ばれる)やビッグホイール(ラスベガスマネーホイール、ビッグシックス、ホイールオブフォーチュンなどとも呼ばれる)が遊技場などで楽しまれている。ルーレットには、「0」、「1」~「36」の数字が付されたポケット、場合によってはさらに「00」が付されたポケットが設けられており、ボールがどのポケットに入るかが賭けの対象となる。また、ビッグホイールでは、ディーラーが回転させたホイールが止まった時の所定位置の数字やシンボルが賭けの対象となる。 Roulette (also called wheel, wheel) and big wheel (also called Las Vegas Money Wheel, Big Six, Wheel of Fortune, etc.) are enjoyed at amusement halls. The roulette has pockets with numbers “0”, “1” to “36”, and in some cases, pockets with “00”. It becomes the object of. In the case of a big wheel, a number or symbol at a predetermined position when a wheel rotated by a dealer stops is an object to bet.
 また、繰り返し遊技した場合にプレイヤーが次第に飽きてしまわないようにした装置として、2つのルーレット盤を並べ、2つのゲーム結果を複合的に考慮した内容の賞を付与するようにしたルーレットゲーム装置などが提案されている(例えば特許文献1参照)。 In addition, as a device that prevents players from getting tired gradually when playing repeatedly, a roulette game device in which two roulette boards are arranged and a prize is given in consideration of two game results combined Has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
特開2008-119296号公報JP 2008-119296 A
 しかしながら、このようなルーレットゲーム装置などであっても、なおプレイヤーが繰り返し遊技したとすれば飽きてしまわないとも限らない。 However, even with such a roulette game device, it is not always necessary to get bored if the player plays repeatedly.
 そこで、本発明は、プレイヤーに飽きを感じさせ難い、斬新な構成のゲーム装置を提供することを目的とする。 Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a game device having a novel configuration that does not make the player feel bored.
 かかる課題を解決するべく、本発明は、他に類を見ない構成であって尚かつ誰が見ても斬新な装置について熟考を重ねた本発明者が想到するに至ったものであり、抽選用のボールを用いたゲーム装置であって、
 前記ボールが入り込む複数のボールポケットが、複数の仕切り羽根で仕切られて環状に配置されており、該ボールポケットの回転面が起こされた状態で回転中心線上に回転可能に保持された抽選用回転体と、
 前記抽選用回転体を回転させる駆動源と、
 前記ボールを振り子運動させながら、前記ボールポケットのいずれかに入るように案内するボールガイド部材と、
 該ボールガイド部材に形成され、当該ボールガイド部材上を運動している前記ボールに対して前記ボールポケットから離間する方向への分力を与えるガイド面を有するボールブロッカーと、
を有することを特徴とする。
In order to solve such a problem, the present invention has been conceived by the present inventor who has pondered on a novel device that has an unparalleled configuration and is open to anyone. A game device using the ball of
A plurality of ball pockets into which the balls enter are partitioned by a plurality of partition blades and arranged in an annular shape, and a lottery rotation that is rotatably held on a rotation center line with the rotation surface of the ball pockets raised Body,
A drive source for rotating the lottery rotator;
A ball guide member that guides the ball into any of the ball pockets while pendulum movement;
A ball blocker having a guide surface which is formed on the ball guide member and applies a component force in a direction away from the ball pocket to the ball moving on the ball guide member;
It is characterized by having.
 このゲーム装置は、抽選用回転体の回転面がいわば立てかけられた状態となっていることから、プレイヤー等がルーレットのようなゲーム装置に対して抱いていると考えられる一般的な概念とは大きくかけ離れた斬新な印象を与えることができる。したがって、視覚的なインパクトを与えやすく、例えば、華やかなカジノ遊技場においても他に類を見ないほどひときわ目立ち、プレイヤーら見る者(看者)の目を惹くことができる圧倒的な存在感を示すことができる。 Since this game device is in a state where the rotation surface of the lottery rotor is stood up, it is largely different from the general concept that a player or the like may hold on a game device such as roulette. It can give a far-reaching and novel impression. Therefore, it is easy to give a visual impact. For example, it has an overwhelming presence that makes it stand out so much that it is unrivaled even in a gorgeous casino amusement hall and attracts the eyes of viewers (watchers). Can show.
 また、鉛直軸を中心にして水平に回転する通常のルーレット盤と異なり、回転面が起きた状態の抽選用回転体が採用されていることから、ボールは、水平面内をぐるぐると単調に回るという従来の動きではなく、ボールガイド部材に沿って左右に振れるように揺動し(振り子運動)、振幅が小さくなったところでポケットに入るという斬新で興趣性の高い動きを展開する。また、ボールの大きさ等の各種因子によるが、振り子運動しているボールは、いずれかのボールポケットにすんなりと入り込む場合もあれば、抽選用回転体に弾かれて長らくゆらゆらと揺れ動く場合もあるというように、従来のゲーム装置におけるボールを使った抽選とは大きく異なった挙動となることから、この点も相まって看者に新鮮さや興趣深い印象を与える。さらに、プレイヤーにとっては飽きを感じにくいものになる。 Also, unlike a normal roulette wheel that rotates horizontally around the vertical axis, a lottery rotating body with a rotating surface is used, so that the ball turns monotonously around the horizontal plane Instead of the conventional movement, it swings so as to swing left and right along the ball guide member (pendulum movement), and develops a novel and highly interesting movement that enters the pocket when the amplitude becomes small. Also, depending on various factors such as the size of the ball, a pendulum ball may enter the ball pocket smoothly, or it may be swayed by the lottery rotor for a long time. In this way, since the behavior is different from the lottery using the ball in the conventional game device, this point also gives the viewer a fresh and interesting impression. Furthermore, it becomes difficult for players to feel bored.
 しかも、このゲーム装置においては、ボールガイド部材に形成されたボールブロッカーのガイド面から、ボールガイド部材上を振り子運動するボールに対し、ボールポケットから離間する方向への分力が与えられる。このため、このようなボールブロッカーが設けられていない場合に比べ、ボールの滞留が促され、ボールガイド部材上におけるボールの滞留時間(すなわちボールがボールガイド部材からボールポケットに落下するまでの時間)が長くなる。 In addition, in this game apparatus, a component force in a direction away from the ball pocket is applied to the ball that swings on the ball guide member from the guide surface of the ball blocker formed on the ball guide member. For this reason, compared with the case where such a ball blocker is not provided, the retention of the ball is promoted, and the retention time of the ball on the ball guide member (that is, the time until the ball falls from the ball guide member to the ball pocket). Becomes longer.
 一般に、ボールの滞留時間は、ボールガイド部材の大きさや構造さらには当該ボールの大きさや材質等といった要素に応じて変わるものの、抽選用回転体ともどもゲーム装置を大型化した場合はボールガイド部材も大型化し、併せてボールも大型化して重量が増すことになるから、滞留時間が短くなり、ボールが比較的早めにボールポケットへと落下してしまうことがある。そうすると、抽選用回転体が十分に回転する前に当選番号が決まってしまうことから、抽選時の期待感、興趣感を患者らに十分に享受してもらうまでに至らないことが起こり得る。この点、このゲーム装置によれば、ボールの滞留時間を十分に確保し、ボールを用いた抽選の醍醐味を堪能してもらうことにより、期待感や興趣感を損なうことなく十分に享受してもらうことが可能となっている。 In general, the ball residence time varies depending on factors such as the size and structure of the ball guide member and the size and material of the ball. However, if the game device is enlarged with the lottery rotor, the ball guide member is also large. At the same time, the ball becomes larger and the weight increases, so that the residence time is shortened, and the ball may fall into the ball pocket relatively early. Then, since the winning number is determined before the lottery rotator rotates sufficiently, it may not be possible for the patients to fully enjoy the expectation and interest in the lottery. In this regard, according to this game device, the ball can be sufficiently enjoyed without sacrificing expectation and interest by ensuring sufficient ball residence time and enjoying the real thrill of the lottery using the ball. It is possible.
 このゲーム装置は、前記ボールガイド部材のうち前記ボールが最下点となる位置を中心とした領域に、当該ボールガイド部材から前記ボールが前記ボールポケットへと入り込むのを許容するボール落下ゾーンが形成されており、前記ボールブロッカーは、該ボール落下ゾーンよりも前記仕切り羽根の送り方向下流側に設けられた下流ボールブロッカーを含むものであってもよい。 In this game apparatus, a ball drop zone that allows the ball to enter the ball pocket from the ball guide member is formed in an area centered on a position where the ball is the lowest point of the ball guide member. The ball blocker may include a downstream ball blocker provided downstream of the ball drop zone in the feeding direction of the partition blade.
 この場合のゲーム装置は、前記下流ボールブロッカーのガイド面の斜度が、前記仕切り羽根の送り方向に沿って漸増するものであることが好ましい。 In the game apparatus in this case, it is preferable that the inclination of the guide surface of the downstream ball blocker gradually increases along the feeding direction of the partition blade.
 また、前記仕切り羽根の送り方向に沿って前記下流ボールブロッカーの高さが漸増することも好ましい。 It is also preferable that the height of the downstream ball blocker gradually increases along the direction in which the partition blades are fed.
 さらには、前記仕切り羽根の送り方向に沿って前記下流ボールブロッカーの尾根が前記ボールポケットから離れて手前側に迫り出すことも好ましい。 Furthermore, it is also preferable that the ridge of the downstream ball blocker moves away from the ball pocket and protrudes toward the near side along the feeding direction of the partition blade.
 前記ボールブロッカーは、前記ボール落下ゾーンよりも前記仕切り羽根の送り方向上流側に設けられた上流ボールブロッカーをさらに含むものであってもよい。 The ball blocker may further include an upstream ball blocker provided upstream of the ball drop zone in the feeding direction of the partition blade.
 この場合、前記仕切り羽根の送り方向に対する前記下流ボールブロッカーの幅が、前記上流ブロッカーの幅よりも広いことが好ましい。 In this case, it is preferable that the width of the downstream ball blocker with respect to the feeding direction of the partition blade is wider than the width of the upstream blocker.
 前記下流ボールブロッカーは、当該下流ボールブロッカーのガイド面に接触しまたは該ガイド面に乗り上げた前記ボールが前記仕切り羽根に接触しうる位置に設けられていてもよい。 The downstream ball blocker may be provided at a position where the ball touching the guide surface of the downstream ball blocker or the ball riding on the guide surface can contact the partition blade.
 上述のごときゲーム装置は、互いに径の異なる複数の前記抽選用回転体が、共通の回転中心線上に回転可能に保持された構成であってもよい。 The game device as described above may have a configuration in which a plurality of lottery rotating bodies having different diameters are rotatably held on a common rotation center line.
 また、前記ボールガイド部材は、当該ゲーム装置の遊戯者側に向けて拡径するテーパー形状であり、尚かつ、前記ボールを前記ボールポケットに近付かせる傾斜を有して配置されていてもよい。 In addition, the ball guide member may have a tapered shape that increases in diameter toward the player side of the game apparatus, and may be disposed with an inclination that causes the ball to approach the ball pocket.
 本発明によれば、プレイヤーに飽きを感じさせ難い、斬新な構成とすることができる。 According to the present invention, it is difficult to make the player feel bored and a novel configuration can be achieved.
本発明の一実施形態におけるルーレットゲーム装置の概略構成図である。It is a schematic structure figure of a roulette game device in one embodiment of the present invention. ルーレットゲーム装置の構成例を示すブロック図である。It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of a roulette game device. ルーレットゲーム装置におけるゲームの流れの一例を、ベット時のステーション機(サテライト)におけるベットの様子と、抽選時のルーレット抽選装置におけるルーレット体等の様子とともに示す図である。It is a figure which shows an example of the flow of the game in a roulette game device with the state of the bet in the station machine (satellite) at the time of betting, and the state of the roulette body etc. in the roulette lottery device at the time of lottery. ルーレットゲーム装置の全体を正面から見た図である。It is the figure which looked at the whole roulette game device from the front. ルーレットゲーム装置の全体を斜め前から見た図である。It is the figure which looked at the whole roulette game device from diagonally forward. 抽選時におけるルーレット抽選装置を斜め前から見た図である。It is the figure which looked at the roulette lottery device at the time of lottery from diagonally forward. ルーレット抽選装置の内部構造を示す正面図である。It is a front view which shows the internal structure of a roulette lottery apparatus. ルーレット抽選装置の内部構造を示す右側面図である。It is a right view which shows the internal structure of a roulette lottery apparatus. ルーレット抽選装置の内部構造を断面とともに示す斜視図である。It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a roulette lottery device with a cross section. ルーレット抽選装置の支持フレーム、固定部材、回転部材などの構成を示す斜視図である。It is a perspective view showing composition of a support frame, a fixed member, a rotation member, etc. of a roulette lottery device. 図9の一部を拡大してボールレール周辺の構成を詳細に示す図である。It is a figure which expands a part of FIG. 9 and shows a structure around a ball rail in detail. 回転部材の駆動系周辺の構成を拡大して示す図である。It is a figure which expands and shows the structure around the drive system of a rotating member. ルーレット抽選装置を一部裁断してボールリリース装置およびボールリセット装置を示す斜視図である。It is a perspective view which shows a ball release device and a ball reset device by partially cutting the roulette lottery device. 固定部材および回転部材を駆動系とともに示す斜視図である。It is a perspective view which shows a fixing member and a rotation member with a drive system. 固定部材および回転部材を駆動系とともに示す正面図である。It is a front view which shows a fixing member and a rotation member with a drive system. 固定部材および回転部材を駆動系とともに示す側面図である。It is a side view which shows a fixing member and a rotation member with a drive system. 固定部材を駆動系とともに示す斜視図である。It is a perspective view which shows a fixing member with a drive system. 図17中符号XVIIIで示すホイールレール接合部の拡大図である。FIG. 18 is an enlarged view of a wheel rail joint portion denoted by reference numeral XVIII in FIG. 17. ホイールレール接合部における調整用ネジの作用を説明する図である。It is a figure explaining the effect | action of the screw for adjustment in a wheel rail junction part. 固定部材および回転部材を駆動系とともに示す斜視図である。It is a perspective view which shows a fixing member and a rotation member with a drive system. 固定部材および回転部材における歪み吸収機構について説明する図である。It is a figure explaining the distortion absorption mechanism in a fixing member and a rotation member. 回転部材のうちキャリッジ及びその周辺の部分を拡大して示す図である。It is a figure which expands and shows a carriage and its peripheral part among rotation members. 歪み吸収機構について説明する、図22のXXIII-XXIII線におけるキャリッジ及びその周辺の部分断面図である。FIG. 23 is a partial cross-sectional view of the carriage and its surroundings along the line XXIII-XXIII in FIG. 22 for explaining the strain absorbing mechanism. ボールリリース装置の斜視図である。It is a perspective view of a ball release device. ボールリリース装置の内部の構成を示す図である。It is a figure which shows the internal structure of a ball release apparatus. ボールリセット装置の斜視図である。It is a perspective view of a ball reset device. ボールリセット装置の内部の構成を示す図である。It is a figure which shows the structure inside a ball reset apparatus. ルーレット抽選装置における一連の動作を、ステーション機おける動作とともに説明するフローチャートである。It is a flowchart explaining a series of operation | movement in a roulette lottery apparatus with the operation | movement in a station machine. ボールブロッカーが設けられたボールレール上をボールが振り子運動する様子を示す正面図である。It is a front view which shows a mode that a ball | bowl carries out a pendulum motion on the ball rail provided with the ball blocker. 図29に示したボールレール等のボール落下ゾーン周辺の構成を示す平面図である。FIG. 30 is a plan view showing a configuration around a ball drop zone such as a ball rail shown in FIG. 29. 図30中のXXXI-XXXI線におけるボールレール等の断面図である。It is sectional drawing of a ball rail etc. in the XXXI-XXXI line | wire in FIG. 図30中のXXXII-XXXII線におけるボールレール等の断面図である。It is sectional drawing of a ball rail etc. in the XXXII-XXXII line | wire in FIG. 図30中のXXXIII-XXXIII線におけるボールレール等の断面図である。It is sectional drawing of a ball rail etc. in the XXXIII-XXXIII line in FIG. ボールブロッカーが設けられたボールレール上において、ボールが仕切り羽根に接触しうる位置で振り子運動する様子を示す平面図である。It is a top view which shows a mode that a ball | bowl performs a pendulum movement in the position which can contact a partition blade | wing on the ball rail provided with the ball blocker. ボールブロッカーが設けられたボールレール上において、ボールが仕切り羽根に接触しない位置で振り子運動する様子を示す平面図である。It is a top view which shows a mode that a ball | bowl performs a pendulum movement in the position which does not contact a partition blade | wing on the ball rail provided with the ball blocker. ボールブロッカーが設けられたボールレール上において、ボールが仕切り羽根に押されてより高い位置まで運ばれる様子を示す平面図である。It is a top view which shows a mode that a ball | bowl is pushed to a higher position by a partition blade | wing on the ball rail provided with the ball blocker.
 以下、本発明の構成を図面に示す実施の形態の一例に基づいて詳細に説明する。以下では、本発明をルーレット抽選装置に適用した場合を例示しながら説明する。 Hereinafter, the configuration of the present invention will be described in detail based on an example of an embodiment shown in the drawings. Below, it demonstrates, exemplifying the case where this invention is applied to a roulette lottery apparatus.
 本実施形態におけるゲーム装置100は、メイン抽選機(メイン装置)であるルーレット抽選装置1と、各プレイヤーがルーレットゲームにおいてBET(ベット)操作を行う複数のステーション機200-N(Nは2以上の自然数)と、ルーレット抽選装置1及び各ステーション機200-Nを制御するマスター機300とを備えている(図1参照)。また、本実施形態のゲーム装置100は、さらにサイドモニター500を備えている(図4等参照)。 The game apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment includes a roulette lottery apparatus 1 that is a main lottery machine (main apparatus) and a plurality of station machines 200-N (N is 2 or more) in which each player performs a BET (bet) operation in the roulette game. Natural number) and a roulette lottery apparatus 1 and a master machine 300 that controls each station machine 200-N (see FIG. 1). In addition, the game apparatus 100 of this embodiment further includes a side monitor 500 (see FIG. 4 and the like).
 このゲーム装置100においては、大型のルーレット抽選装置1を採用するととともに、該ルーレット抽選装置1の手前側に複数のステーション機200-Nを配置し、複数のプレイヤーが同じルーレットゲーム(単一のルーレット抽選装置1による抽選結果に基づくゲーム)を同時に楽しむという、新たな興趣のあるゲームを提供する。なお、以下では、ルーレット抽選装置1からみて、プレイヤーの位置する側(ステーション機200-Nが配置されている側)を正面、その反対側を背面と呼んで前後方向を示す(図8参照)。水平面内にて前後方向(正面と背面とを結ぶ方向)に直交する方向は左右方向である。 In this game apparatus 100, a large roulette lottery apparatus 1 is adopted, and a plurality of station machines 200-N are arranged in front of the roulette lottery apparatus 1 so that a plurality of players can play the same roulette game (single roulette game). A game with a new interest of simultaneously enjoying a game based on a lottery result by the lottery apparatus 1 is provided. In the following, as viewed from the roulette lottery apparatus 1, the side where the player is located (the side on which the station machine 200-N is arranged) is referred to as the front, and the opposite side is referred to as the back to indicate the front-rear direction (see FIG. 8). . The direction orthogonal to the front-rear direction (the direction connecting the front and the back) in the horizontal plane is the left-right direction.
 ルーレット抽選装置1とマスター機300、及びマスター機300と各ステーション機200-N(以下、各ステーション機を特定する必要がない場合には、単にステーション機200と呼ぶ)は、LAN (Local Area Network)やWAN (Wide Area Network)、インターネットなどのネットワーク400を介してそれぞれ有線及び/又は無線によって接続されている。ルーレットゲームに参加するプレイヤーは、ステーション機200においてBET(ベット)をして遊技を楽しむことができる(図3等参照)。 The roulette lottery apparatus 1 and the master machine 300, and the master machine 300 and each station machine 200-N (hereinafter simply referred to as the station machine 200 when each station machine does not need to be identified) are connected to a LAN (Local Area Network ), WAN (Wide Area Network), and the network 400 such as the Internet. A player who participates in the roulette game can enjoy a game by betting (betting) on the station machine 200 (see FIG. 3 and the like).
 ステーション機(サテライトと呼ばれることもある)200は、プレイヤーが操作入力等を行うための操作用筐体201を有する(図3等参照)。本実施形態のゲーム装置100においては、複数の操作用筐体201が、ルーレット抽選装置1の前側に、どの操作用筐体201からもルーレット抽選装置1におけるルーレット体51やボール59の動き、履歴表示部(ディスプレイ)9が見やすいように配置されている(図4、図5等参照)。また、操作用筐体201には、その上面に配置されたタッチパネル画面からなるゲームテーブル表示部203(図3等参照)の他、プレイヤーがゲームテーブル表示部203に表示されたゲームテーブルの任意の升目にカーソルを動かして、あるいはタッチパネルの升目にタッチしてチップを賭けるための操作部205などが適宜設けられている(図3等参照)。ゲームテーブル表示部203は、ゲームフィールドを映像出力する表示手段であるタッチパネル型の液晶ディスプレイで構成されている。例えば、ゲーム進行過程に伴って液晶ディスプレイにコマンドキーが適宜表示され、プレイヤーはコマンドキー上のタッチパネルを直接手で触れることで、各種コマンド信号がゲーム制御回路に入力される。本実施形態のゲーム装置100においては、ゲームテーブル表示部203に、ルーレットゲームにおけるベット用テーブルが表示される(図3参照)。 The station machine (sometimes called a satellite) 200 has an operation casing 201 for a player to input an operation (see FIG. 3 and the like). In the game apparatus 100 of the present embodiment, a plurality of operation cases 201 are arranged on the front side of the roulette lottery apparatus 1, and the movement and history of the roulette body 51 and the ball 59 in the roulette lottery apparatus 1 from any operation case 201. The display unit (display) 9 is arranged so as to be easily seen (see FIGS. 4 and 5). In addition to the game table display unit 203 (see FIG. 3 and the like) including a touch panel screen arranged on the upper surface of the operation casing 201, the player can select any game table displayed on the game table display unit 203. An operation unit 205 for betting chips by moving the cursor on the cell or touching the cell on the touch panel is appropriately provided (see FIG. 3 and the like). The game table display unit 203 is composed of a touch panel type liquid crystal display which is a display means for outputting a video image of the game field. For example, command keys are appropriately displayed on the liquid crystal display as the game progresses, and various command signals are input to the game control circuit by the player directly touching the touch panel on the command keys. In the game device 100 of the present embodiment, a betting table in the roulette game is displayed on the game table display unit 203 (see FIG. 3).
 サイドモニター500は、ゲームの履歴などを適宜表示する。 The side monitor 500 displays game history and the like as appropriate.
 ルーレット抽選装置1は、ゲーム装置100におけるメイン装置であり、ルーレットゲームにおける物理的抽選を実施する。本実施形態のルーレット抽選装置1は、回転可能に支持された複数、たとえば大中小の3つのルーレット体51A、51B、51Cを備えている(図4等参照)。これら3つのルーレット体(大ルーレット体、中ルーレット体、小ルーレット体)51A、51B、51Cは互いに径の異なる環状回転体であり、同一の仮想軸である回転中心線Zを中心として回転するように設けられている。なお、以下では、複数のルーレット体のうちのいずれかを特定せずに共通の説明をする場合には、単に符号51を付して説明することがある。 The roulette lottery device 1 is a main device in the game device 100 and performs a physical lottery in the roulette game. The roulette lottery apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment includes a plurality of, for example, large, medium, and small roulette bodies 51A, 51B, and 51C that are rotatably supported (see FIG. 4 and the like). These three roulette bodies (large roulette body, medium roulette body, and small roulette body) 51A, 51B, and 51C are annular rotators having different diameters, and rotate around a rotation center line Z that is the same virtual axis. Is provided. In the following, when a common description is made without specifying any of the plurality of roulette bodies, a description may be given simply with reference numeral 51.
 また、これら3つのルーレット体51A、51B、51Cは、回転面(環状に配置されたボールポケット52の環状面)が起こされて、水平またはこれに近似した仮想の回転中心線Zを中心として回転するように設けられている(図8等参照)。一般的なルーレット盤は、鉛直な軸を中心に、盤面を水平にしたまま回転するように構成されているが、本実施形態のルーレット抽選装置1においては一般的な装置と比較して仮想的な回転軸である回転中心線ZをY°(一例として約80°)起こし、表面(回転面)を水平面から同様にY°立てた状態としている(図8参照)。このようにルーレット体51A、51B、51Cの表面を起こした構成のルーレット抽選装置1は、プレイヤーをはじめとするあらゆる看者に対して斬新な印象を与える。 Further, these three roulette bodies 51A, 51B, 51C are rotated about a virtual rotation center line Z that is horizontal or approximated by a rotation surface (annular surface of the ball pocket 52 arranged in an annular shape). (See FIG. 8 and the like). A general roulette wheel is configured to rotate around a vertical axis while the surface of the disk is horizontal. However, the roulette lottery device 1 according to the present embodiment is virtual compared to a general device. The rotation center line Z, which is a simple rotation axis, is raised by Y ° (about 80 ° as an example), and the surface (rotation surface) is similarly raised from the horizontal plane by Y ° (see FIG. 8). In this way, the roulette lottery device 1 configured to raise the surface of the roulette bodies 51A, 51B, 51C gives a novel impression to all viewers including the players.
 また、本実施形態のルーレット抽選装置1においては、ルーレット体51A、51B、51Cが回転中心線Zに沿ってずれて配置されており、同一平面上には位置していない。このように、ルーレット体51A、51B、51Cが段付き状に配置され、いわばすり鉢状になって奥行き感を奏しているので、各ルーレット体51A、51B、51Cにおける抽選の様子や詳細(各ルーレット体51A、51B、51Cが回転する様子、ボール59の動き、ボール59がボールポケット52に落下する様子、ボール59が落下することによって決定した出目(ボールポケット52に対応した番号表示部53の数字、など)は、当該ルーレット抽選装置1の正面位置から見やすいことはもちろん、斜めの位置からでも見やすくなっている(図5等参照)。したがって、本実施形態のゲーム装置100においては、複数のステーション機200を、どの位置からでもルーレット体51における抽選の模様や詳細が見やすいように配置しやすい(図4、図5参照)。 Further, in the roulette lottery apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment, the roulette bodies 51A, 51B, 51C are displaced along the rotation center line Z and are not located on the same plane. In this way, the roulette bodies 51A, 51B, 51C are arranged in a stepped shape, so to speak, and have a sense of depth. The state in which the bodies 51A, 51B, 51C rotate, the movement of the ball 59, the state in which the ball 59 falls in the ball pocket 52, and the outcome determined by the ball 59 falling (in the number display portion 53 corresponding to the ball pocket 52) (Numbers, etc.) are easy to see not only from the front position of the roulette lottery apparatus 1 but also from an oblique position (see FIG. 5 etc.) Therefore, in the game apparatus 100 of this embodiment, a plurality of The station machine 200 is easy to see the lottery pattern and details on the roulette body 51 from any position. Positioned easily (see FIGS. 4 and 5).
 以下、このようなルーレット抽選装置1の具体的な構成を説明する(図4等参照)。 Hereinafter, a specific configuration of the roulette lottery apparatus 1 will be described (see FIG. 4 and the like).
 本実施形態のルーレット抽選装置1は、支持フレーム10、固定部材20、回転部材30、駆動系40、ルーレット構成部材50、ボールリリース装置60、ボールリセット装置70、制御部80、記憶部90を備えており、さらに、基台2、カメラ(図2において符号5で示す)筐体スピーカー6、中央プロジェクター7、照明装置8などを備えている。なお、制御部80、記憶部90は、それぞれの機能が発揮される態様であれば、このルーレット抽選装置1に設けられていてもよいし、上述したマスター機300に設けられていてもよい。 The roulette lottery device 1 according to the present embodiment includes a support frame 10, a fixing member 20, a rotating member 30, a drive system 40, a roulette component member 50, a ball release device 60, a ball reset device 70, a control unit 80, and a storage unit 90. Furthermore, a base 2, a camera (indicated by reference numeral 5 in FIG. 2), a housing speaker 6, a central projector 7, a lighting device 8, and the like are provided. In addition, the control part 80 and the memory | storage part 90 may be provided in this roulette lottery apparatus 1 as long as each function is exhibited, and may be provided in the master machine 300 mentioned above.
 なお、以下では、複数のルーレット体のうちのいずれか(外側の大ルーレット体、中間の中ルーレット体、あるいは内側の小ルーレット体)に関する構成であることを示すときは、それぞれ、各符号にA、BまたはCの符号を併記して示す。一方、いずれかを特定せずに各ルーレット体に共通の説明をする場合にはA、BまたはCの符号を併記せず、数字符号のみを示して説明する。 In the following, when it is shown that the configuration is related to any one of a plurality of roulette bodies (an outer large roulette body, an intermediate middle roulette body, or an inner small roulette body), A , B or C are shown together. On the other hand, in the case where a common explanation is given to each roulette body without specifying any of them, the symbols A, B, or C are not shown together, and only numeric symbols are shown.
(支持フレーム10)
 支持フレーム10は、固定部材20を支持する支持部材として機能する。本実施形態の支持フレーム10は、鉛直方向に延びる縦フレーム11、左右方向に延びる横フレーム12、前後方向に延びる前後フレーム13、鉛直線から僅かに傾いた傾斜フレーム14等で構成されている(図7,図8参照)。縦フレーム11および横フレーム12は、正面側からみて門形となるように組み合わされている(図7参照)。また、本実施形態の傾斜フレーム14は、鉛直線から10°背面側に傾斜した状態(別言すれば、水平面から表面側に80°起き上がった状態)で前後フレーム13によって支持されている(図8参照)。この傾斜フレーム14は固定部材20を背面側から支持している。
(Support frame 10)
The support frame 10 functions as a support member that supports the fixing member 20. The support frame 10 of the present embodiment includes a vertical frame 11 extending in the vertical direction, a horizontal frame 12 extending in the left-right direction, a front-rear frame 13 extending in the front-rear direction, an inclined frame 14 slightly inclined from the vertical line, and the like ( (See FIGS. 7 and 8). The vertical frame 11 and the horizontal frame 12 are combined so as to have a gate shape when viewed from the front side (see FIG. 7). In addition, the inclined frame 14 of the present embodiment is supported by the front and rear frames 13 in a state where the inclined frame 14 is inclined 10 ° rearward from the vertical line (in other words, 80 ° raised from the horizontal surface to the front side) (see FIG. 8). The inclined frame 14 supports the fixing member 20 from the back side.
(固定部材20)
 固定部材20は、ルーレット体などからなる回転部材30を回転可能に保持するように構成された部材である。本実施形態の固定部材20は、ホイールレールベース21、ブラケット22、ホイールレール23、ジョイント24などで構成されている(図17参照)。
(Fixing member 20)
The fixing member 20 is a member configured to rotatably hold a rotating member 30 made of a roulette body or the like. The fixing member 20 of the present embodiment includes a wheel rail base 21, a bracket 22, a wheel rail 23, a joint 24, and the like (see FIG. 17).
 ホイールレールベース21は、固定部材20の基礎となる部分である。本実施形態のホイールレールベース21は環状の鋼板によって構成されている(図14等参照)。ただしここでいう環状は一例であって、環状でなくても構わず、要は、複数のブラケット22を周状に取り付けるのに適していればよい。また、ホイールレールベース21は、上述した支持フレーム10の正面側(プレイヤーが位置する側)に固定される(図7、図8等参照)。 The wheel rail base 21 is a portion that becomes the basis of the fixing member 20. The wheel rail base 21 of the present embodiment is configured by an annular steel plate (see FIG. 14 and the like). However, the ring here is an example, and it does not have to be a ring. In short, it may be suitable for attaching a plurality of brackets 22 in a circumferential shape. Further, the wheel rail base 21 is fixed to the front side (side on which the player is located) of the support frame 10 described above (see FIGS. 7 and 8).
 ブラケット22は、ホイールレール23を保持する部材である。本実施形態のルーレット抽選装置1においては、複数のブラケット22がホイールレールベース21上に環状に配置されており、これら環状に配置されたブラケット22によってホイールレール23が保持される。該ホイールレール23を均等に保持するという観点からすれば、これら複数のブラケット22は等間隔に配置されていることが好ましい。 The bracket 22 is a member that holds the wheel rail 23. In the roulette lottery device 1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of brackets 22 are annularly arranged on the wheel rail base 21, and the wheel rails 23 are held by the annularly arranged brackets 22. From the viewpoint of holding the wheel rails 23 evenly, the plurality of brackets 22 are preferably arranged at equal intervals.
 また、ブラケット22は、径方向へ移動可能に設けられるなど、径方向位置が調整可能であることが好ましい。後述するように、本実施形態におけるホイールレール23は真円となる公算が極めて低く、尚かつ、製品毎の形状のバラツキが生じる可能性がある。このようなホイールレール23が保持対象である場合に、複数のブラケット22の各々が径方向に移動可能であれば、どのようなホイールレール23であっても、尚かつ、当該ホイールレール23がどのような向きで保持されるとしても(換言すれば、当該ホイールレール23上のある一点が何時の位置で取り付けられるとしても)、個々の位置を調整することによって対処することができる。要は、ブラケット22におけるホイールレール23を保持する位置が径方向に変位可能となっていればよい。 Also, it is preferable that the radial position can be adjusted, for example, the bracket 22 is provided so as to be movable in the radial direction. As will be described later, the wheel rail 23 in the present embodiment is very unlikely to be a perfect circle, and there is a possibility that the shape of each product varies. When such a wheel rail 23 is a holding target, as long as each of the plurality of brackets 22 is movable in the radial direction, any wheel rail 23 can be used. Even if it is held in such an orientation (in other words, even if a certain point on the wheel rail 23 is attached at any position), it can be dealt with by adjusting the individual positions. In short, it is only necessary that the position of the bracket 22 that holds the wheel rail 23 be displaceable in the radial direction.
 具体例を挙げれば、本実施形態のブラケット22は長孔に沿って当該長孔の長さ分だけストローク可能となっている。また、該ストローク範囲における適宜箇所でボルトを締めることによって位置を固定することができる。 As a specific example, the bracket 22 of this embodiment can be stroked along the long hole by the length of the long hole. Further, the position can be fixed by tightening the bolt at an appropriate place in the stroke range.
 ホイールレール23は、ブラケット22を介してホイールレールベース21に固定されている環状部材で、回転部材30が回転する際の環状のガイドレールを構成している(図10、図16等参照)。本実施形態のホイールレール23は、環状の部材を6等分した中心角60°の6個の円弧状固定部材23fが、計6個のジョイント24を介して環状に接続されて形成されている(図18、図20等参照)。 The wheel rail 23 is an annular member fixed to the wheel rail base 21 via the bracket 22, and constitutes an annular guide rail when the rotating member 30 rotates (see FIGS. 10, 16 and the like). The wheel rail 23 of the present embodiment is formed by annularly connecting six arcuate fixing members 23f having a central angle of 60 ° obtained by dividing an annular member into six parts via a total of six joints 24. (See FIG. 18, FIG. 20, etc.).
 ここで、大型であって尚かつ立てられた状態のルーレット体51を採用している本実施形態のルーレット抽選装置1においては(具体的な大きさについては後述)、各ルーレット体51を回転可能に支持しようした場合に通常にはない問題が生じうる。すなわち、
・重量の嵩むルーレット体51を1本の中心軸(支軸)で支えようとすれば相応の強度が必要となり、必然的に大型化と重量増大を招いてしまう。複数(例えば3つ)のルーレット体51を同軸上に配置しようとすれば、このような問題はさらに顕在化する。
・このような中心軸(支軸)を使わずに複数のルーレット体51を回転可能に保持するとすれば、一例として、環状のガイドのようなものでルーレット体51を回転可能に保持するという手段がある。ところが、上述のように極めて大型のルーレット体51を保持できる環状のガイドを成形しようとすると、真円にすることが難しく、成形コストが嵩む。
・仮に真円のような一体型の環状ガイドを成形したとしても、搬送や組立に労力とコストを要する。
Here, in the roulette lottery apparatus 1 of the present embodiment that employs a large and standing roulette body 51 (the specific size will be described later), each roulette body 51 can be rotated. Unusual problems may arise when trying to support the system. That is,
If an attempt is made to support the roulette body 51, which is heavy, with a single central shaft (support shaft), a corresponding strength is required, which inevitably increases the size and weight. If a plurality of (for example, three) roulette bodies 51 are arranged on the same axis, such a problem becomes more apparent.
If a plurality of roulette bodies 51 are rotatably held without using such a central axis (support shaft), as an example, a means for holding the roulette bodies 51 rotatably with an annular guide or the like There is. However, if an annular guide capable of holding an extremely large roulette body 51 is to be formed as described above, it is difficult to form a perfect circle and the forming cost increases.
・ Even if an integrated annular guide such as a perfect circle is formed, labor and cost are required for conveyance and assembly.
 こういった種々の点を考慮し、本実施形態では、複数の円弧状固定部材23fをホイールレール接合部において組み合わせることによってホイールレール23を形成している。一例として、本実施形態では、中心角60°で6等分された形状の6個の円弧状固定部材23fを、6個のジョイント24を利用して環状に接続してホイールレール23を形成している。このような複数の円弧状固定部材23fを端面どうし付き合わせるようにして環状にした場合、真円ではないとしても、製品ごとの周回長さのばらつきは少なく、同じ円弧状固定部材23fを用いていればほぼ一定となることが見込まれる。したがって、形状に歪みがあるとしても真円に近似しており、尚かつ周回長さがほぼ一定のホイールレール23を形成することができる。 In consideration of these various points, in the present embodiment, the wheel rail 23 is formed by combining a plurality of arc-shaped fixing members 23f at the wheel rail joint portion. As an example, in the present embodiment, six arc-shaped fixing members 23f having a shape divided into six at a central angle of 60 ° are connected in an annular shape using the six joints 24 to form the wheel rails 23. ing. When such a plurality of arc-shaped fixing members 23f are annularly formed so that the end surfaces are brought into contact with each other, even if they are not perfect circles, there is little variation in the circumference of each product, and the same arc-shaped fixing members 23f are used. This is expected to be almost constant. Therefore, even if the shape is distorted, it is possible to form a wheel rail 23 that approximates a perfect circle and has a substantially constant circulation length.
 別言すれば、本実施形態の場合、ルーレット抽選装置1やルーレット体51の大きさ、構造などからすれば、取り付け誤差に起因して歪が生じることは回避し難いため、ホイールレール23は真円ではないことを前提にして固定部材20を構成することとしている。また、このように歪が生じている非真円のホイールレール23に沿って回転動作する回転部材30については、後述するように、歪み吸収機構を構成し、キャリッジ31がホイールレール23上を円滑に周回動作できるようにしている。 In other words, in the case of the present embodiment, since it is difficult to avoid distortion due to attachment errors from the size and structure of the roulette lottery device 1 and the roulette body 51, the wheel rail 23 is true. The fixing member 20 is configured on the assumption that it is not a circle. In addition, the rotating member 30 that rotates along the non-circular wheel rail 23 that is distorted as described above constitutes a strain absorbing mechanism, and the carriage 31 smoothly moves on the wheel rail 23 as described later. It is possible to go around.
 しかも、上述のようにルーレット体51を環状のレールに沿って回転させる構造とし、中央の回転軸(支軸)を不要とした結果、本実施形態のルーレット抽選装置1においては、回転するルーレット体51の中央にモニター(例えば中央プロジェクター7)などを設けることが可能となっている。 Moreover, as described above, the roulette body 51 is configured to rotate along the annular rail, and the center rotation shaft (support shaft) is not required. As a result, in the roulette lottery apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment, the roulette body rotates. A monitor (for example, the central projector 7) or the like can be provided in the center of 51.
 また、本実施形態の円弧状固定部材23fは、薄板からなる帯状部材を円弧状に反らした形状であるから、軽量化という点で好適である。また、本実施形態では当該円弧状固定部材23fからなるホイールレール23の両縁から挟み付けるようにしてキャリッジ31が移動する構造となっており、強度を確保しやすくもある。 Further, the arc-shaped fixing member 23f of the present embodiment has a shape obtained by warping a strip-shaped member made of a thin plate in an arc shape, which is preferable in terms of weight reduction. Further, in the present embodiment, the carriage 31 moves so as to be sandwiched from both edges of the wheel rail 23 formed by the arc-shaped fixing member 23f, and it is easy to ensure the strength.
 図18は、図17中符号XVIIIで示すホイールレール接合部の拡大図を示している。ジョイント24は、円弧状固定部材23fどうしを接続する部材である。本実施形態のジョイント24は、隣接する円弧状固定部材23fどうしの端面を突き合わせた状態で、これら端部どうしを内周側から接続する。ジョイント24としては、例えば、円弧状固定部材23fの透孔に外周側からネジ25を差し込み、内周側のジョイント本体にねじ込むことによって円弧状固定部材23fどうしを接続するものを用いることができる。本実施形態のジョイント24は、ホイールレール23に沿って周回するキャリッジ31の動きを妨げることのない形状および大きさとされている。 FIG. 18 shows an enlarged view of the wheel rail joint indicated by reference numeral XVIII in FIG. The joint 24 is a member that connects the arc-shaped fixing members 23f. The joint 24 of the present embodiment connects these end portions from the inner peripheral side in a state where the end surfaces of the adjacent arc-shaped fixing members 23f are abutted with each other. As the joint 24, for example, a member that connects the arcuate fixing members 23f by inserting screws 25 into the through holes of the arcuate fixing member 23f from the outer peripheral side and screwing into the joint body on the inner peripheral side can be used. The joint 24 of the present embodiment has a shape and size that does not hinder the movement of the carriage 31 that circulates along the wheel rail 23.
 また、ジョイント24は、例えばテーパー状の調整用ネジ26をねじ込むことによって、端面どうしを突き合わせつつこれら端面間の相対的ズレをなくす構成であればさらに好適である。例示すれば、円弧状固定部材23fの各端面に半円の孔を設けておき、該孔にテーパー状の調整用ネジ26をねじ込み、一対の半円孔で円が形成されるようにすれば、両端面間のズレ(この場合、ルーレット抽選装置1の前後方向へのズレ)を是正することができる(図19参照)。 Further, the joint 24 is more suitable as long as the joint 24 has a configuration in which, for example, a tapered adjusting screw 26 is screwed in so as to eliminate the relative deviation between the end faces while abutting the end faces. For example, a semicircular hole is provided in each end face of the arc-shaped fixing member 23f, and a tapered adjustment screw 26 is screwed into the hole so that a circle is formed by a pair of semicircular holes. The deviation between both end faces (in this case, the deviation in the front-rear direction of the roulette lottery device 1) can be corrected (see FIG. 19).
 ルーレット抽選装置1は、上述のように構成された固定部材20を3個備えている(図10等参照)。これら3個の固定部材20は、それぞれが、大ルーレット体51A、中ルーレット体51B、小ルーレット体51Cに対応して大きさが異なるように構成されている。 The roulette lottery apparatus 1 includes three fixing members 20 configured as described above (see FIG. 10 and the like). These three fixing members 20 are configured to have different sizes corresponding to the large roulette body 51A, the medium roulette body 51B, and the small roulette body 51C.
 出力軸受部材27は、出力源たるルーレット体駆動モーター41の出力軸41aの軸受として機能する部材である。本実施形態の出力軸受部材27は固定部材20の一部、例えば上述したホイールレール23等に取り付けられていて、ルーレット体駆動モーター41の出力軸41aの軸受として機能する。なお、本実施形態の出力軸受部材27は、対向する一対の板状部材であって、出力軸41aが通る孔が設けられた部材によって構成されているが(図12等参照)、これは好適な一例にすぎず、これ以外の構成としても構わないことはもちろんである。 The output bearing member 27 is a member that functions as a bearing for the output shaft 41a of the roulette body drive motor 41 that is an output source. The output bearing member 27 of the present embodiment is attached to a part of the fixed member 20, for example, the wheel rail 23 described above, and functions as a bearing for the output shaft 41 a of the roulette body drive motor 41. The output bearing member 27 of the present embodiment is a pair of opposing plate-like members and is configured by a member provided with a hole through which the output shaft 41a passes (see FIG. 12 and the like). Of course, this is merely an example, and other configurations may be used.
(回転部材30)
 回転部材30は、固定部材20に沿って回転し、ルーレット体51を回転させる部材である。本実施形態の回転部材30は、キャリッジ31、環状回転体32、ピンギアホイール36等を備えている(図20等参照)。
(Rotating member 30)
The rotating member 30 is a member that rotates along the fixed member 20 and rotates the roulette body 51. The rotating member 30 of this embodiment includes a carriage 31, an annular rotating body 32, a pin gear wheel 36, and the like (see FIG. 20 and the like).
 キャリッジ31は、環状回転体32を支持しつつ、ホイールレール(ガイドレール)23に沿って移動可能に設けられた部材である。本実施形態のキャリッジ31は、ベース31a、ローラー31b等を備え、ホイールレール23の外周面側を移動するように構成されている(図20等参照)。また、キャリッジ31には、環状回転体32が、相対的に回転可能な状態で取り付けられている(図22等参照)。 The carriage 31 is a member provided so as to be movable along the wheel rail (guide rail) 23 while supporting the annular rotating body 32. The carriage 31 of this embodiment includes a base 31a, a roller 31b, and the like, and is configured to move on the outer peripheral surface side of the wheel rail 23 (see FIG. 20 and the like). An annular rotating body 32 is attached to the carriage 31 in a relatively rotatable state (see FIG. 22 and the like).
 ベース31aは板状の部材で構成されている。このベース31aには、例えば2対で計4個のローラー31bが四隅に配置されている。各ローラー31bにはV字溝が形成されていて(図23参照)、ホイールレール23の縁から脱輪しないようになっている。これらローラー31bは、V字溝を利用し、一対でホイールレール23の両縁を挟み込むように配置されている。また、キャリッジ31は、進行方向に配置された二対のローラー31bでホイールレール23を挟み込んだ状態となっているため、進行方向に対するヨーイングを生じさせることなく姿勢を安定させながら進行することができる(図20等参照)。 The base 31a is composed of a plate-like member. In the base 31a, for example, a total of four rollers 31b in two pairs are arranged at the four corners. Each roller 31b is formed with a V-shaped groove (see FIG. 23) so as not to be removed from the edge of the wheel rail 23. These rollers 31b are disposed so as to sandwich the both edges of the wheel rail 23 in a pair using V-shaped grooves. Further, since the carriage 31 is in a state in which the wheel rail 23 is sandwiched between two pairs of rollers 31b arranged in the traveling direction, the carriage 31 can travel while stabilizing the posture without causing yawing in the traveling direction. (See FIG. 20 etc.).
 環状回転体32は、全体として円形となるように配置され、回転部材30を構成する、例えばアルミニウム製の部材である。本実施形態の環状回転体32は、環状の板状部材を6等分した中心角60°の6個の円弧状回転部材32bによって構成されている(図20等参照)。円弧状回転部材32bは、その両端をそれぞれキャリッジ31に回転可能な状態で保持されている。 The annular rotating body 32 is a member made of, for example, aluminum, which is arranged so as to be circular as a whole and constitutes the rotating member 30. The annular rotator 32 of the present embodiment is configured by six arcuate rotating members 32b having a central angle of 60 ° obtained by dividing an annular plate-like member into six equal parts (see FIG. 20 and the like). The arc-shaped rotating member 32b is held in a state where both ends thereof can be rotated by the carriage 31.
 ここで、キャリッジ31における、円弧状回転部材32bを回転可能に保持するための構造について詳細に説明する(図23等参照)。 Here, the structure for rotatably holding the arcuate rotating member 32b in the carriage 31 will be described in detail (see FIG. 23 and the like).
 キャリッジ31のベースには、円弧状回転部材32bが、回転軸33を中心として回転可能に取り付けられている。より具体的には、円弧状回転部材32bに設けられた透孔32cにピン33aが通され、さらに該ピン33aの先端部がベース31aのピン孔31cに挿入されている。ピン33aの頭部と円弧状回転部材32bとの間にはワッシャー33bが介在している。また、ピン33aの外周にはスリーブ33cが嵌め込まれている。以上のごとき構成により、円弧状回転部材32bは、ピン33aの中心軸(すなわち回転軸33)を中心として左右方向(より具体的には、環状回転体32の接線方向に対して内周側または外周側に振れる方向)へ回転(ないしは揺動)可能となっている(図21、図22参照)。 An arcuate rotating member 32 b is attached to the base of the carriage 31 so as to be rotatable about the rotating shaft 33. More specifically, the pin 33a is passed through the through hole 32c provided in the arcuate rotating member 32b, and the tip of the pin 33a is inserted into the pin hole 31c of the base 31a. A washer 33b is interposed between the head of the pin 33a and the arcuate rotating member 32b. A sleeve 33c is fitted on the outer periphery of the pin 33a. With the configuration as described above, the arcuate rotation member 32b is centered on the central axis of the pin 33a (that is, the rotation shaft 33) in the left-right direction (more specifically, the inner circumferential side or It can be rotated (or oscillated) in the direction of swinging toward the outer peripheral side (see FIGS. 21 and 22).
 また、円弧状回転部材32bには、上述の透孔32cの近傍に別の透孔32dが設けられており、該透孔32dには、抜け止めピン34が通されている(図23参照)。該抜け止めピン34の先端部は、円弧状回転部材32bに設けられた別のピン孔31dに嵌め込まれている。抜け止めピン34の頭部径は透孔32dよりも大きくなっており、回転動作中などにおいて仮にピン33aが抜け落ちるようなことがあっても、円弧状回転部材32bがキャリッジ31から脱落することを防止する。また、透孔32dは抜け止めピン34の軸部より大きく、それらの間には隙間(遊び)が形成されている。このため、これら抜け止めピン34や透孔32dは、キャリッジ31に対して円弧状回転部材32bが相対的に回転(揺動)動作することを妨げないが、透孔32dの大きさ(長さ)に応じて回転(揺動)可能な範囲(揺動ストロークの長さ)を規制する。 Further, the arcuate rotating member 32b is provided with another through hole 32d in the vicinity of the above-described through hole 32c, and a retaining pin 34 is passed through the through hole 32d (see FIG. 23). . The tip of the retaining pin 34 is fitted into another pin hole 31d provided in the arcuate rotating member 32b. The head diameter of the retaining pin 34 is larger than that of the through hole 32d, and the arc-shaped rotating member 32b is prevented from falling out of the carriage 31 even if the pin 33a may fall off during a rotating operation or the like. To prevent. The through hole 32d is larger than the shaft portion of the retaining pin 34, and a gap (play) is formed between them. Therefore, the retaining pin 34 and the through hole 32d do not prevent the arcuate rotation member 32b from rotating (swinging) relative to the carriage 31, but the size (length) of the through hole 32d is not limited. ) To limit the range of rotation (oscillation stroke).
 キャリッジ31のベース31aと円弧状回転部材32bとの間には、潤滑部材35が介在している(図23参照)。潤滑部材35は、キャリッジ31に対する円弧状回転部材32bの相対的回転(揺動)動作をより潤滑にするもので、例えば潤滑油を含浸させた多孔質部材などで構成されている。なお、キャリッジ31に対する円弧状回転部材32bの相対的回転(揺動)動作をより潤滑にするという点では、上述したワッシャー33b、スリーブ33cも潤滑部材として機能するということができる(図23参照)。 A lubricating member 35 is interposed between the base 31a of the carriage 31 and the arcuate rotating member 32b (see FIG. 23). The lubrication member 35 makes the relative rotation (oscillation) operation of the arcuate rotation member 32b with respect to the carriage 31 more lubricated, and is made of, for example, a porous member impregnated with lubricating oil. In addition, it can be said that the washer 33b and the sleeve 33c described above also function as a lubricating member in that the relative rotation (oscillation) operation of the arc-shaped rotating member 32b with respect to the carriage 31 is lubricated (see FIG. 23). .
 以上のように、円弧状回転部材32bがキャリッジ31に対して相対回転可能な状態で保持されることにより、歪みを吸収することを可能にした機構(歪み吸収機構)が構成されている(図21参照)。すなわち、設計上のホイールレール23の位置(真円)に対し、取り付け誤差に起因した歪により実際のホイールレール23に位置がずれていても、円弧状回転部材32bはキャリッジ31に対して所定範囲内で相対回転可能であることから、キャリッジ31のずれた軌道に追随することが可能である。要は、キャリッジ31の軌道が真円でなくとも、それが極端に歪んだものでない限りは当該キャリッジ31の動きに各円弧状回転部材32bは追随し、歪の影響を排除する。このような歪み吸収機構によれば、キャリッジ31がホイールレール23上を円滑に周回動作することが妨げられるようなことがない。 As described above, the arcuate rotating member 32b is held in a state where it can rotate relative to the carriage 31, thereby constituting a mechanism (strain absorbing mechanism) that can absorb strain (see FIG. 21). In other words, the arcuate rotating member 32b is within a predetermined range with respect to the carriage 31 even if the position of the wheel rail 23 on the design (perfect circle) is displaced from the actual wheel rail 23 due to distortion caused by an attachment error. Since the relative rotation is possible, it is possible to follow the trajectory where the carriage 31 is displaced. In short, even if the trajectory of the carriage 31 is not a perfect circle, each arcuate rotating member 32b follows the movement of the carriage 31 as long as it is not extremely distorted, thereby eliminating the influence of distortion. According to such a strain absorbing mechanism, the carriage 31 is not prevented from smoothly rotating around the wheel rail 23.
 また、回転部材30には、駆動系40の駆動力が伝達される駆動力被伝達部が設けられている。本実施形態のルーレット抽選装置1では、環状回転体32の内周側に設けられたピンギアホイール36によってこのような駆動力被伝達部が形成されている(図14、図22等参照)。ピンギアホイール36は、例えば一対のレールと、該レールの間に等間隔に配置された複数のピンによって構成されている(図22等参照)。本実施形態のルーレット抽選装置1においては、このようなピンギアホイール36が環状回転体32の内周側に設けられている。 Further, the rotating member 30 is provided with a driving force transmitted portion to which the driving force of the driving system 40 is transmitted. In the roulette lottery apparatus 1 of the present embodiment, such a driving force transmitted portion is formed by the pin gear wheel 36 provided on the inner peripheral side of the annular rotator 32 (see FIGS. 14 and 22). The pin gear wheel 36 includes, for example, a pair of rails and a plurality of pins arranged at equal intervals between the rails (see FIG. 22 and the like). In the roulette lottery apparatus 1 of the present embodiment, such a pin gear wheel 36 is provided on the inner peripheral side of the annular rotator 32.
 以上のように構成される回転部材30は、回転するルーレット体51を構成している。本実施形態のルーレット抽選装置1においては、それぞれ径の異なる大ルーレット体51A、中ルーレット体51B、小ルーレット体51Cの3種類のルーレット体が回転中心線Z上に同軸となるように、尚かつ回転中心線Zの線方向に沿ってずれた状態で構成されており、いわば3重のリング回転体を構成している。 The rotating member 30 configured as described above constitutes a roulette body 51 that rotates. In the roulette lottery device 1 of the present embodiment, the three types of roulette bodies 51A, 51B, and 51C having different diameters are coaxially arranged on the rotation center line Z, and It is comprised in the state shifted | deviated along the linear direction of the rotation centerline Z, and it comprises the triple ring rotary body so to speak.
(駆動系40)
 駆動系40は、ルーレット体駆動モーター41、スプロケット42、エンコーダー43等を備えている。
(Drive system 40)
The drive system 40 includes a roulette body drive motor 41, a sprocket 42, an encoder 43, and the like.
 ルーレット体駆動モーター41は、回転部材30を回転させる駆動源である。本実施形態のルーレット体駆動モーター41は、出力軸41aに設けられたスプロケット42、ピンギアホイール36を介して回転部材30を回転させる。 The roulette body drive motor 41 is a drive source that rotates the rotating member 30. The roulette body drive motor 41 of the present embodiment rotates the rotating member 30 via a sprocket 42 and a pin gear wheel 36 provided on the output shaft 41a.
 スプロケット42は、ルーレット体駆動モーター41の出力軸41aに設けられており、該ルーレット体駆動モーター41の駆動力をピンギアホイール36に伝達する。出力軸41aは、ホイールレール23に取り付けられた出力軸受部材27によって軸受されている(図12等参照)。 The sprocket 42 is provided on the output shaft 41 a of the roulette body drive motor 41, and transmits the driving force of the roulette body drive motor 41 to the pin gear wheel 36. The output shaft 41a is supported by an output bearing member 27 attached to the wheel rail 23 (see FIG. 12 and the like).
 エンコーダー43は、回転部材30の回転量を符号化する部材である。本実施形態では、ルーレット体駆動モーター41の回転軸にエンコーダー43を設け、ルーレット体駆動モーター41の回転量を介して回転部材30の回転量を検出している(図12等参照)。上述したように、本実施形態のルーレット抽選装置1においては、スプロケット(ピンギア)42、ピンギアホイール36を媒介として駆動力を環状回転体32に伝達して回転させているため、スプロケット42とピンギアホイール36との間に滑りが生じることがない。このため、ルーレット体駆動モーター41の回転軸の回転量すなわちスプロケット42の回転量を読み取ることで、該スプロケット42の回転量と一対一の関係にある環状回転体32の回転量を検出することが可能となっている。 The encoder 43 is a member that encodes the amount of rotation of the rotating member 30. In the present embodiment, an encoder 43 is provided on the rotation shaft of the roulette body drive motor 41, and the rotation amount of the rotary member 30 is detected through the rotation amount of the roulette body drive motor 41 (see FIG. 12 and the like). As described above, in the roulette lottery apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment, the driving force is transmitted to the annular rotator 32 through the sprocket (pin gear) 42 and the pin gear wheel 36, and the sprocket 42 and the pin are rotated. No slip occurs between the gear wheel 36 and the gear wheel 36. Therefore, by detecting the rotation amount of the rotation shaft of the roulette body drive motor 41, that is, the rotation amount of the sprocket 42, the rotation amount of the annular rotator 32 having a one-to-one relationship with the rotation amount of the sprocket 42 can be detected. It is possible.
 なお、回転部材30の回転量を検出する別の構成として、環状回転体32にエンコーダーを設け、該環状回転体32と一体回転する当該エンコーダーを利用して直接的に検出するという構成とすることももちろん可能である。ただし、このような構成とした場合、回転部材30の回転角度を詳細に検出しようとすれば、そのぶんエンコーダーの数(例えば、符号化するための突起や凹凸の数)を増やす必要が生じる。この点、本実施形態のルーレット抽選装置1においては、ルーレット体駆動モーター41の出力軸41aに設けたエンコーダー43のみによって環状回転体32の回転量を正確に検出することが可能となっている。 As another configuration for detecting the amount of rotation of the rotating member 30, an encoder is provided in the annular rotating body 32, and the detection is directly performed using the encoder that rotates integrally with the annular rotating body 32. Of course it is possible. However, in such a configuration, if the rotation angle of the rotating member 30 is to be detected in detail, it is necessary to increase the number of encoders (for example, the number of protrusions and irregularities for encoding). In this regard, in the roulette lottery apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to accurately detect the rotation amount of the annular rotating body 32 only by the encoder 43 provided on the output shaft 41a of the roulette body driving motor 41.
 以上のように構成された駆動系40は、回転部材30と同じ数が設けられている。本実施形態の場合は、大中小のルーレット体(図6等において、大ルーレット体を符号51A、中ルーレット体を符号51B、小ルーレット体を符号51Cで示す)にそれぞれ、計3つの駆動系40が設けられている。 The drive system 40 configured as described above is provided in the same number as the rotating member 30. In the case of the present embodiment, there are a total of three drive systems 40 each for large, medium and small roulette bodies (in FIG. 6 etc., the large roulette body is denoted by reference numeral 51A, the middle roulette body is denoted by reference numeral 51B, and the small roulette body is denoted by reference numeral 51C). Is provided.
(ルーレット構成部材50)
 大ルーレット体(大ホイール)51A、中ルーレット体(中ホイール)51B、小ルーレット体(小ホイール)51Cは、それぞれルーレット構成部材50によって構成されている。なお、これら大ルーレット体51A、中ルーレット体51B、小ルーレット体51Cは、大きさや取り付け位置に違いはあるが、それぞれのルーレット体(ホイール)におけるルーレット構成部材50の基本的な構成は同様である。以下では、まず、このルーレット構成部材50について説明するが、当該ルーレット構成部材50に関する以下の説明において、大中小の各ルーレット体に共通の部分であって特に大中小のルーレット体を区別する必要のないものについては符号にAあるいはB、Cの枝番を付すことなく説明し、図中において大中小のルーレット体を区別したほうが見やすいものについては、適宜AあるいはB、Cの枝番を付して大あるいは中、小のルーレット体用であることを示しながら説明する(図11等参照)。
(Roulette component 50)
The large roulette body (large wheel) 51 </ b> A, the middle roulette body (medium wheel) 51 </ b> B, and the small roulette body (small wheel) 51 </ b> C are each configured by a roulette component 50. Although the large roulette body 51A, the medium roulette body 51B, and the small roulette body 51C have different sizes and attachment positions, the basic configuration of the roulette component member 50 in each roulette body (wheel) is the same. . Hereinafter, the roulette component 50 will be described first. However, in the following description of the roulette component 50, it is necessary to distinguish between the large, medium, and small roulette bodies that are common to the large, medium, and small roulette bodies. Those not present will be described without adding the A, B, or C branch numbers to the reference numerals, and those that are easier to see if the large, medium, and small roulette bodies are distinguished in the figure will be given the appropriate A, B, or C branch numbers. Will be described with reference to the use of large, medium and small roulette bodies (see FIG. 11 etc.).
 ルーレット構成部材50は、ルーレット体51、ボールポケット52、ボールセンサー58(図11参照)、番号表示部53、ボール周回演出用照明54(図7参照)、ボールレール55、LED56等で構成されている。 The roulette member 50 includes a roulette body 51, a ball pocket 52, a ball sensor 58 (see FIG. 11), a number display section 53, a ball circling effect illumination 54 (see FIG. 7), a ball rail 55, an LED 56, and the like. Yes.
 ルーレット体51は、回転する環状の部材からなる。本実施形態におけるルーレット体51は、回転部材30の正面側に取り付けられたホイール状の部材によって構成されている。ルーレット体51には、ボールポケット52、番号表示部53が形成されている(図11等参照)。 The roulette body 51 is composed of a rotating annular member. The roulette body 51 in the present embodiment is configured by a wheel-shaped member attached to the front side of the rotating member 30. A ball pocket 52 and a number display portion 53 are formed in the roulette body 51 (see FIG. 11 and the like).
 ボールポケット52は、ボールリリース装置60からリリースされたボール59が落下する(入り込む)ことができるようにルーレット体51に形成された複数のスペースによって形成されている。本実施形態のルーレット抽選装置1においては、仕切り羽根52aで仕切られた各スペースによってボールポケット52が形成されている。各ボールポケット52にはルーレットの出目が予め決められており、ボール59がどのボールポケット52に落下したかによって出目が決定する。 The ball pocket 52 is formed by a plurality of spaces formed in the roulette body 51 so that the ball 59 released from the ball release device 60 can fall (enter). In the roulette lottery apparatus 1 of the present embodiment, the ball pocket 52 is formed by each space partitioned by the partition blade 52a. Each ball pocket 52 has a predetermined roulette outcome, and the outcome is determined depending on which ball pocket 52 the ball 59 has fallen into.
 仕切り羽根52aは、ルーレット体51の外周に該ルーレット体51とともに回転するように設けられている。仕切り羽根52aの数はボールポケット52の数に等しい。また、仕切り羽根52aの形状、大きさ、設置間隔はいずれも等しく、各ボールポケット52に対してボール59が落下する確率(別言すれば、出目の抽選確率)が等しくなるように構成されている。 The partition blade 52 a is provided on the outer periphery of the roulette body 51 so as to rotate together with the roulette body 51. The number of partition blades 52 a is equal to the number of ball pockets 52. Further, the shape, size, and installation interval of the partition blades 52a are all the same, and the probability that the ball 59 falls into each ball pocket 52 (in other words, the lottery probability of the outcome) is configured to be equal. ing.
 ボールセンサー58は、ボール59がどのボールポケット52に落下したかを検出するためのセンサーである。ボールセンサー58の具体的な数や形態等は特に限定されるものではない。例示すれば、本実施形態では、ボールポケット52に1つずつ光センサーを配置しておき、どのセンサーでボール59を検出したかによってボール59がどのボールポケット52に落下したかが検出できるようにしている(図11参照)。 The ball sensor 58 is a sensor for detecting in which ball pocket 52 the ball 59 has dropped. The specific number and form of the ball sensor 58 are not particularly limited. For example, in the present embodiment, one optical sensor is arranged in each ball pocket 52 so that the ball pocket 52 can be detected in which ball pocket 52 is detected depending on which sensor detects the ball 59. (See FIG. 11).
 番号表示部53は、各ルーレットにおいて出目を表示する部材(数字盤)である。番号表示部53の具体的構成例が特に限定されることはないが、本実施形態の番号表示部53は、実際のルーレット抽選装置を模してボールポケット52の内周側に形成されており、しかも、光を透過する部材を利用して光って見えるように形成されている。より具体的には、これら番号表示部53の背面側に設置されたLED56の光を利用して、プレイヤーら看者にとって光って見えるようにしている。 The number display part 53 is a member (numerical board) for displaying the outcome in each roulette. Although the specific configuration example of the number display unit 53 is not particularly limited, the number display unit 53 of the present embodiment is formed on the inner peripheral side of the ball pocket 52 to imitate an actual roulette lottery device. And it is formed so that it may shine using the member which permeate | transmits light. More specifically, the light of the LED 56 installed on the back side of the number display section 53 is used so that the players and the viewers can see it.
 LED56は、番号表示部53に背面側から光を照射し、所定の番号が光って見えるようにする光源である。これらLED56は、番号表示部53とともに回転するように回転部材30に設けられていてもよいが、本実施形態では、回転部材30にではなく固定部材20に設けられている。このようにLED56が回転しない構成とした場合には、LED56の配線を回転させる必要がないことから、ローターやブラシといった導通部材が不要であり、回転させる場合に比べて配線や構成が簡素で済む。このため、耐久性や長寿命化といった観点からも好適である。 The LED 56 is a light source that irradiates the number display unit 53 with light from the back side so that a predetermined number appears to shine. These LEDs 56 may be provided on the rotating member 30 so as to rotate together with the number display portion 53, but in this embodiment, they are provided not on the rotating member 30 but on the fixed member 20. When the LED 56 does not rotate as described above, the wiring of the LED 56 does not need to be rotated, so that a conductive member such as a rotor or a brush is unnecessary, and the wiring and configuration are simpler than when the LED 56 is rotated. . For this reason, it is suitable also from a viewpoint of durability or long life.
 これらLED56は、複数が、番号表示部53の背面側に周回する帯状に配置されている。また、これら複数のLED56は、制御部80によって点灯が制御されている。例えば、ルーレット体51とともに回転する番号表示部53の各番号に同期してLED56を点灯させれば、番号表示部53のうちの一つの番号のみが光って見えるようにすることができる。本実施形態のルーレット抽選装置1では、ボール59が落下したボールポケット52に対応した番号(当選番号)のみが光って見えるようにしている。また、このとき、LED56を順次点滅させ、回転する当該番号に追従するように制御すれば、看者に対しては、あたかも当該当選番号の裏側に光源があって、該光源が番号表示部53と一緒に回転しているかのような印象を与えることが可能である。 A plurality of these LEDs 56 are arranged in a belt shape that circulates on the back side of the number display portion 53. Further, lighting of the plurality of LEDs 56 is controlled by the control unit 80. For example, if the LED 56 is turned on in synchronization with each number of the number display unit 53 that rotates together with the roulette body 51, only one number of the number display unit 53 can be seen to shine. In the roulette lottery apparatus 1 of the present embodiment, only the number (winning number) corresponding to the ball pocket 52 where the ball 59 has fallen is made to shine. At this time, if the LED 56 is sequentially blinked and controlled so as to follow the rotating number, the viewer is as if there is a light source behind the winning number, and the light source is the number display unit 53. It is possible to give the impression that it is rotating together.
 ボールレール55は、ボールリリース装置60からリリースされたボール59を案内する円環状、あるいは手前側(正面側)に開いた円錐状(テーパー状)のガイドである。本実施形態のボールレール55は、ルーレット体51よりも僅かに大きな径であって、固定部材20に固定された筒状の部材によって形成されている(図8、図9等参照)。ボールリリース装置60からリリースされたボール59は、ボールレール55の面に沿って、徐々に振り幅を狭めながら左右へと揺動(振り子運動)する。ボール59がボールレール55の正面側(手前側)に脱落するのを防止する脱落防止用ガード57が設けられていてもよい(図6等参照)。なお、いうまでもないが、ボールレール55の大きさ(径)は、各ルーレット体51A~51Cの大きさに応じてそれぞれ曲率を異ならせて形成されている(図9等参照)。このため、大中小のルーレット体51A~51C毎にボール59の振り子運動の周期が異なる。特に、大ルーレット体51Aにおいては、ボール59Aが大きいことも相まって比較的ゆっくり振り子運動するように見えることから、そのぶん重厚に見える抽選を演出することができ、3つのルーレット体51A~51Cの中で最後に実施される抽選として好適である。 The ball rail 55 is an annular guide for guiding the ball 59 released from the ball release device 60, or a conical (tapered) guide opened to the front side (front side). The ball rail 55 of the present embodiment has a slightly larger diameter than the roulette body 51 and is formed of a cylindrical member fixed to the fixing member 20 (see FIGS. 8 and 9). The ball 59 released from the ball release device 60 swings left and right (pendulum motion) along the surface of the ball rail 55 while gradually reducing the swing width. A drop prevention guard 57 may be provided to prevent the ball 59 from dropping to the front side (front side) of the ball rail 55 (see FIG. 6 and the like). Needless to say, the size (diameter) of the ball rail 55 is formed with different curvatures according to the sizes of the roulette bodies 51A to 51C (see FIG. 9 and the like). For this reason, the period of the pendulum motion of the ball 59 is different for each of the large, medium and small roulette bodies 51A to 51C. In particular, in the large roulette body 51A, it seems that the ball 59A is large and the pendulum moves relatively slowly, so that it is possible to produce a lottery that looks profound, and among the three roulette bodies 51A to 51C. This is suitable as the last lottery to be implemented.
 また、ボールレール55は、固定部材20と同様、ルーレット抽選装置1の背面側に傾斜した状態で設けられている(図9等参照)。このため、ボールレール55は、該ボールレール55上を揺動するボール59に対してボールポケット52に向かう力を常に作用させ、徐々に振り幅が狭くなったボール59をいずれかのボールポケット52に落下するように誘導する。しかも、本実施形態では、ボールレール55を手前側(正面側)に開いた円錐状(テーパー状)としており、ボール59をボールポケット52へと誘導する部分の傾斜角度を変えることが可能であるから、該ボール59をボールポケット52へと誘導して落下するまでの時間を調整することができる。 Also, the ball rail 55 is provided in a state of being inclined toward the back side of the roulette lottery device 1 as with the fixing member 20 (see FIG. 9 and the like). For this reason, the ball rail 55 always applies a force toward the ball pocket 52 to the ball 59 swinging on the ball rail 55, so that the ball 59 whose swing width is gradually narrowed is one of the ball pockets 52. Invite to fall into. In addition, in the present embodiment, the ball rail 55 has a conical shape (tapered shape) opened to the front side (front side), and the inclination angle of the portion that guides the ball 59 to the ball pocket 52 can be changed. From this time, the time until the ball 59 is guided to the ball pocket 52 and dropped can be adjusted.
(ボールリリース装置60)
 ボールリリース装置60は、ルーレット抽選時、スタンバイ状態のボール59をリリースして発射する装置である。本実施形態のボールリリース装置60は、保持しているボール59をボールレール55に向けてリリースするのに適した位置、例えばルーレット体51に向かって見た場合の9時あたりの位置(スタンバイ位置:図13において符号SBで示す)において、ボールリリース装置固定用フレーム28を介して固定部材20に固定されている(図7、図9、図13等参照)。以下、このようなボールリリース装置60の一構成例を説明する。
(Ball release device 60)
The ball release device 60 is a device that releases and launches the ball 59 in the standby state at the time of roulette lottery. The ball release device 60 of the present embodiment has a position suitable for releasing the held ball 59 toward the ball rail 55, for example, a position at 9 o'clock when viewed toward the roulette body 51 (standby position). In FIG. 13, it is fixed to the fixing member 20 via the ball release device fixing frame 28 (refer to FIG. 7, FIG. 9, FIG. 13, etc.). Hereinafter, a configuration example of such a ball release device 60 will be described.
 本実施形態のボールリリース装置60は、ソレノイド61、ソレノイドセンサー62、ローラー63、リリースセンサー64、セットセンサー65、ローラー支持レバー66a、リンク66c、伝達用レバー66d、コイルスプリング67等の部材を備えている(図25等参照)。これらの部材は、2枚の板状部材が角度を付けて組み合わされた取付用プレート68、該取付用プレート68からみてルーレット抽選装置1の正面側に配置される目隠しプレート69に取り付けられている(図13、図24等参照)。取付用プレート68、目隠しプレート69の内部には、ボール59の通過スペースが形成されている(図25等参照)。 The ball release device 60 of this embodiment includes members such as a solenoid 61, a solenoid sensor 62, a roller 63, a release sensor 64, a set sensor 65, a roller support lever 66a, a link 66c, a transmission lever 66d, and a coil spring 67. (See FIG. 25 and the like). These members are attached to a mounting plate 68 in which two plate-like members are combined at an angle, and a blind plate 69 disposed on the front side of the roulette lottery device 1 as viewed from the mounting plate 68. (See FIG. 13, FIG. 24, etc.). A passing space for the ball 59 is formed inside the mounting plate 68 and the blindfold plate 69 (see FIG. 25 and the like).
 支点66bを中心に回転可能なローラー支持レバー66aの先端には、ボール59を規制するローラー63が取り付けられている。ローラー支持レバー66aは、その基端側をコイルスプリング67で引っ張り付勢され、ボール59の通過スペースにローラー63を突出させた状態(スタンバイ状態)となっている(図25参照)。また、ローラー支持レバー66aは、リンク66cおよび伝達用レバー66dを介してソレノイド61のプランジャー61aに接続されている。ソレノイド61に通電してプランジャー61aを引くと、伝達用レバー66dが支点66eを中心にして図25中時計回りに揺動し、リンク66cを介してローラー支持レバー66aに動きを伝達する。動きが伝達されたローラー支持レバー66aは、支点66bを中心にして図25中時計回りに揺動し、ローラー63をボール通過スペースから退避させる。ローラー63が退避すると、スタンバイ状態のボール59は支えを失い落下する。 A roller 63 that regulates the ball 59 is attached to the tip of a roller support lever 66a that can rotate around a fulcrum 66b. The roller support lever 66a is in a state (standby state) in which the base end side is pulled and urged by the coil spring 67 and the roller 63 protrudes into the passage space of the ball 59 (see FIG. 25). The roller support lever 66a is connected to the plunger 61a of the solenoid 61 via a link 66c and a transmission lever 66d. When the solenoid 61 is energized and the plunger 61a is pulled, the transmission lever 66d swings clockwise in FIG. 25 about the fulcrum 66e, and the movement is transmitted to the roller support lever 66a via the link 66c. The roller support lever 66a to which the movement is transmitted swings clockwise in FIG. 25 about the fulcrum 66b, and retracts the roller 63 from the ball passage space. When the roller 63 is retracted, the ball 59 in the standby state loses its support and falls.
 ソレノイドセンサー62は、ボール通過スペースから退避させた状態のローラー63あるいはローラー支持レバー66aを検出するセンサーで、ローラー63が所定の動作をしたことを確認する。セットセンサー65は、スタンバイ位置におけるボール59の有無を確認する。リリースセンサー64は、ボールリリース装置60におけるボール落下口の近傍に設けられており、ボール59がリリースされて落下したことを検出する。 The solenoid sensor 62 is a sensor that detects the roller 63 or the roller support lever 66a that has been retracted from the ball passage space, and confirms that the roller 63 has performed a predetermined operation. The set sensor 65 confirms the presence or absence of the ball 59 at the standby position. The release sensor 64 is provided in the vicinity of the ball drop opening in the ball release device 60 and detects that the ball 59 has been released and dropped.
 ボールリリース装置60からリリースされたボール59は、ボールレール55の面に沿って左右へ揺動し、徐々に振り幅を狭くしつつ、ボールレール55から落下して、ルーレット体51のいずれかのボールポケット52に入り込む(図6等参照)。この際のボール59の動きは各種因子(ボール59の大きさ、重さ、リリース時の速度、ルーレット体51の大きさ、ボールポケット52の大きさ、仕切り羽根52aの大きさや形状、水平面を基準とした場合のルーレット体51の回転中心線Zの背面側への傾斜角度、など)により様々であり、いずれかのボールポケット52にすんなりと入り込む場合もあれば、仕切り羽根52aに弾かれて長らくゆらゆらと揺れ動く場合もある。このようなボール59の動きは従来のルーレットゲーム装置におけるそれとは大きく異なっており、看者に新鮮さや興趣深い印象を与えうる。 The ball 59 released from the ball release device 60 swings left and right along the surface of the ball rail 55 and gradually drops from the ball rail 55 while narrowing the swing width. It enters the ball pocket 52 (see FIG. 6 etc.). The movement of the ball 59 at this time is based on various factors (the size and weight of the ball 59, the speed at the time of release, the size of the roulette body 51, the size of the ball pocket 52, the size and shape of the partition blade 52a, and the horizontal plane) The angle of inclination of the rotation center line Z of the roulette body 51 with respect to the back side of the roulette body 51 may vary, and it may enter the ball pocket 52 smoothly. There are also cases where it fluctuates. Such a movement of the ball 59 is greatly different from that in the conventional roulette game device, and can give a freshness and an interesting impression to the viewer.
 その後(一例として、3つのルーレット体51A~51Cのすべてにおいてボール59がボールポケット52に入り込んで出目が決定した後)、ボールポケット52に落下したボール59を回収するべく、ルーレット体51は図中時計回りに回転し、ボール59をボールリセット装置70の直前の位置(回収位置)まで移動させる。 After that (for example, in all three roulette bodies 51A to 51C, after the ball 59 has entered the ball pocket 52 and the outcome is determined), the roulette body 51 is used to collect the ball 59 that has fallen into the ball pocket 52. The ball 59 rotates in the middle clockwise direction and moves to the position (collection position) immediately before the ball reset device 70.
(ボールリセット装置70)
 ボールリセット装置70は、回収位置まで移動したボール59をルーレット抽選装置1の正面側へ押し出し、スタンバイ位置まで移動させてリセットする(スタンバイ状態へ戻す)装置である。本実施形態のボールリセット装置70は、ボール59をボールリリース装置60へと押し出すのに適した位置、例えばボールリリース装置60の背面側となる位置に、ボールリセット装置固定用フレーム29を介して固定部材20に固定されている(図13参照)。以下、このようなボールリセット装置70の一構成例を説明する(図26、図27参照)。
(Ball reset device 70)
The ball reset device 70 is a device that pushes the ball 59 that has moved to the collection position to the front side of the roulette lottery device 1, moves it to the standby position, and resets it (returns to the standby state). The ball reset device 70 of the present embodiment is fixed via a ball reset device fixing frame 29 at a position suitable for pushing the ball 59 to the ball release device 60, for example, a position on the back side of the ball release device 60. It is fixed to the member 20 (see FIG. 13). Hereinafter, a configuration example of such a ball reset device 70 will be described (see FIGS. 26 and 27).
 本実施形態のボールリセット装置70は、ボールリセット用モーター71、ギア列72、トルクリミッター73、ボールネジ74、チェンジナット75、ボール押出しロッド76、センサードグ76a、ホームセンサー77、リミットセンサー78等の部材を備えている(図27参照)。これらの部材は、チャネル形状の取付用フレーム部材79に取り付けられている。 The ball reset device 70 according to the present embodiment includes members such as a ball reset motor 71, a gear train 72, a torque limiter 73, a ball screw 74, a change nut 75, a ball push rod 76, a sensor dog 76a, a home sensor 77, and a limit sensor 78. (See FIG. 27). These members are attached to a channel-shaped attachment frame member 79.
 ボールリセット用モーター71は、ギア列72を介して駆動力を伝達し、ボールネジ74を回転させる。ボールネジ74は取付用フレーム部材79に回転可能に支持されており、当該ボールネジ74上のチェンジナット75に取り付けられたボール押出しロッド76を前後方向(ルーレット抽選装置1の正面方向あるいは背面方向)に動作させる。 The ball reset motor 71 transmits a driving force via the gear train 72 and rotates the ball screw 74. The ball screw 74 is rotatably supported by the mounting frame member 79, and moves the ball push rod 76 attached to the change nut 75 on the ball screw 74 in the front-rear direction (front direction or back direction of the roulette lottery device 1). Let
 押出しロッド76は、ホーム位置(初期位置)から正面方向に前進してボール59をボールリリース装置60側へ押し出し、その後、背面方向に後進してホーム位置に戻る。押出しロッド76の前後の前後への動きは、ボールリセット用モーター71の回転方向(正転または反転)により決まる。ボール押出しロッド76の前進または後進時の停止位置は、該ボール押出しロッド76に取り付けられたセンサードグ76aが、取付用フレーム部材79に設けられたホームセンサー77およびリミットセンサー78のいずれか一方を通過することで検出される。 The push rod 76 moves forward from the home position (initial position) to push the ball 59 toward the ball release device 60, and then moves backward in the rear direction to return to the home position. The forward / backward movement of the push rod 76 is determined by the rotation direction (forward or reverse) of the ball reset motor 71. The stop position of the ball push rod 76 when moving forward or backward is such that the sensor dog 76a attached to the ball push rod 76 passes either one of the home sensor 77 and limit sensor 78 provided on the mounting frame member 79. Is detected.
 ホームセンサー77は、ボール押出しロッド76がホーム位置まで後退したことを検出する。リミットセンサー78は、ボール押出しロッド76が所定のボール押出し位置(リミット位置)まで前進したことを検出する。また、トルクリミッター73はボールネジ74の軸に取り付けられており、オーバーランや過負荷等の不具合発生時、ボール押出しロッド76およびボールリセット用モーター71を保護する。 The home sensor 77 detects that the ball push-out rod 76 has moved back to the home position. The limit sensor 78 detects that the ball push rod 76 has advanced to a predetermined ball push position (limit position). The torque limiter 73 is attached to the shaft of the ball screw 74, and protects the ball push rod 76 and the ball reset motor 71 when a problem such as overrun or overload occurs.
 ボールリセット装置70の一連の動作を簡単にまとめると以下のようになる。まず、ホームセンサー77を確認し、ボール押出しロッド76がホーム位置にあることを確認する。次に、ボールリセット用モーター71を回転させ、ボール押出しロッド76を前進させる。リミットセンサー78がセンサードグ76aを検出したら、該ボール押出しロッド76がリミット位置まで前進したと判断し、ボールリセット用モーター71を停止させる。定時間経過後、ボールリセット用モーター71を反転させ、ボール押出しロッド76を後進させる。ホームセンサー77がセンサードグ76aを検出したら、ボール押出しロッド76がホーム位置に戻ったと判断し、ボールリセット用モーター71を停止させる。 一連 A series of operations of the ball reset device 70 can be summarized as follows. First, the home sensor 77 is confirmed, and it is confirmed that the ball push rod 76 is at the home position. Next, the ball reset motor 71 is rotated to advance the ball push rod 76. When the limit sensor 78 detects the sensor dog 76a, it is determined that the ball push-out rod 76 has advanced to the limit position, and the ball reset motor 71 is stopped. After a predetermined time has elapsed, the ball reset motor 71 is reversed and the ball push rod 76 is moved backward. When the home sensor 77 detects the sensor dog 76a, it is determined that the ball push rod 76 has returned to the home position, and the ball reset motor 71 is stopped.
(制御部80)
 制御部80は、CPUやメモリ(ROM、RAM)などで構成されており、記憶部90のゲームプログラム91を実行することにより各種機能を実現してゲーム装置100の全体を制御する。制御部80において実現される機能としては、ゲーム制御部81、駆動系制御部82、ルーレット体制御部83、ボールリリース制御部84、ボールリセット制御部85、表示制御部86、サウンド制御部87、照明制御部88がある(図2参照)。
(Control unit 80)
The control unit 80 is configured by a CPU, a memory (ROM, RAM), and the like, and controls the entire game apparatus 100 by realizing various functions by executing the game program 91 in the storage unit 90. Functions realized in the control unit 80 include a game control unit 81, a drive system control unit 82, a roulette body control unit 83, a ball release control unit 84, a ball reset control unit 85, a display control unit 86, a sound control unit 87, There is an illumination controller 88 (see FIG. 2).
 また、制御部80は、ゲーム装置100の各種構成、例えばカメラ5、筐体スピーカー6、中央プロジェクター7、照明装置8、履歴表示部9、ルーレット体駆動モーター41、LED56、ソレノイド61、ボールリセット用モーター71、ゲームテーブル表示部203、操作部205、サイドモニター500などの制御を行う(図2参照)。例えば、プレイヤーがゲームテーブル表示部203に表示されたゲームテーブルにおいてベットするための操作部205からの操作信号や、エンコーダー43、リリースセンサー64、セットセンサー65、ホームセンサー77、リミットセンサー78、ボールセンサー58などによる検出信号は、それぞれ制御部80に送信される。また、記憶部90には、ゲームプログラム91、ベットデータ92、参考情報93、ペイアウト率データ94などが記憶されている(図2参照)。 The control unit 80 also has various configurations of the game apparatus 100, such as a camera 5, a housing speaker 6, a central projector 7, a lighting device 8, a history display unit 9, a roulette body drive motor 41, an LED 56, a solenoid 61, and a ball reset. Control of the motor 71, the game table display unit 203, the operation unit 205, the side monitor 500, etc. is performed (see FIG. 2). For example, an operation signal from the operation unit 205 for a player to bet on the game table displayed on the game table display unit 203, an encoder 43, a release sensor 64, a set sensor 65, a home sensor 77, a limit sensor 78, a ball sensor. Detection signals such as 58 are transmitted to the control unit 80. The storage unit 90 also stores a game program 91, bet data 92, reference information 93, payout rate data 94, and the like (see FIG. 2).
 ゲーム制御部81は、記憶部90のゲームプログラム91を実行することにより、ルーレットゲームを制御する。また、ゲーム制御部81は、ゲームの進行に伴うベットデータ92や、過去のゲームの結果の履歴を表す参考情報93を記憶し、ペイアウト率のデータ94を蓄積している。 The game control unit 81 controls the roulette game by executing the game program 91 stored in the storage unit 90. In addition, the game control unit 81 stores bet data 92 associated with the progress of the game and reference information 93 representing the history of past game results, and accumulates payout rate data 94.
 また、ゲーム制御部81は、ルーレットゲームを実行する設定部81a、判定部81b、支払い部81c、演算部81dとしての機能を併有する。設定部81aは、ゲームの進行に合わせてルーレットゲームの各種値を設定する。判定部81bは、ボールセンサー58による検出信号に基づき出目(ボール59が落下したボールポケット52に対応した数字)を判定する。支払い部81cは、判定部81bにより予想が当ったことが判定された場合に、予想の設定に対する支払いを行う。支払い部81cは、ベットに応じた枚数のチップの払い出し処理を実施する。演算部81dは、決定した出目に応じて所定の演算(例えばペイアウト率や各出目が現れる確率などの演算)を実行し、さらに算出したペイアウト率をペイアウト率データ94として記憶しておく(図2参照)。 The game control unit 81 also has functions as a setting unit 81a for executing the roulette game, a determination unit 81b, a payment unit 81c, and a calculation unit 81d. The setting unit 81a sets various values of the roulette game as the game progresses. The determination unit 81b determines the outcome (a number corresponding to the ball pocket 52 on which the ball 59 has been dropped) based on the detection signal from the ball sensor 58. The payment unit 81c pays for the prediction setting when the determination unit 81b determines that the prediction is successful. The payment unit 81c performs a payout process for the number of chips corresponding to the bet. The calculation unit 81d performs a predetermined calculation (for example, a calculation such as a payout rate or a probability that each output appears) according to the determined outcome, and further stores the calculated payout rate as the payout rate data 94 ( (See FIG. 2).
 駆動系制御部82は、ルーレット体駆動モーター41によりルーレット体51の動作(回転、回転速度、停止)を制御する。ボールリリース制御部84は、ボールリリース装置60におけるボールリリース動作を制御する。ボールリセット制御部85は、ボールリセット装置70におけるボールリセット動作を制御する。表示制御部86は、制御部80の下でゲームテーブル表示部203、中央プロジェクター7、履歴表示部9における表示を制御する。サウンド制御部87は、ゲームの進行に合わせて筐体スピーカー6等からの音声や各種効果音の出力を制御する。照明制御部88は、照明装置8などにおける照明を制御する。 The drive system control unit 82 controls the operation (rotation, rotation speed, stop) of the roulette body 51 by the roulette body drive motor 41. The ball release control unit 84 controls the ball release operation in the ball release device 60. The ball reset control unit 85 controls the ball reset operation in the ball reset device 70. The display control unit 86 controls display on the game table display unit 203, the central projector 7, and the history display unit 9 under the control unit 80. The sound control unit 87 controls the output of sound and various sound effects from the housing speaker 6 and the like as the game progresses. The illumination control unit 88 controls illumination in the illumination device 8 and the like.
 記憶部90は、ハードディスク装置などにより構成されており、各種のプログラムやデータを記憶する。記憶部90に記憶されるデータには、設定部81aにより設定されるベットの状況を示すベットデータ92、ベット可能時間中にプレイヤーに対して提供するベットの参考にすることができる参考情報93(出現出目の履歴情報や、過去のゲームの各目の出現率)、演算部81dによって演算された現在のペイアウト率を示すペイアウト率データ94などがある。 The storage unit 90 is configured by a hard disk device or the like, and stores various programs and data. The data stored in the storage unit 90 includes bet data 92 indicating the bet status set by the setting unit 81a, and reference information 93 (reference information 93) that can be used as a reference for a bet to be provided to the player during the betting time. History information of appearances, appearance rate of each eye of past games), payout rate data 94 indicating the current payout rate calculated by the calculation unit 81d, and the like.
(ボールブロッカー501)
 ルーレット抽選装置1は、ボールブロッカー501を備えている。
 図29はボールブロッカー501が設けられたボールレール55上をボール59が振り子運動をする様子を示す正面図であり、図30は同平面図である。図31乃至図33は、図30中のボールレール55等の断面図を示し、それぞれボール落下ゾーン(後述)から左側寄りのXXXI-XXXI線、XXXII-XXXII線、XXXIII-XXXIII線における断面図である。
 ボールブロッカー501は、ボールレール55のうちルーレット体51寄りの位置に、当該ボールレール55に沿って弧状に形成されており、ボール59が当該ボールブロッカー501を乗り越えてボールポケット52に落下しないように段付き形状とされている(図29、図30等参照)。以下、このようなボールブロッカー501の好適例を挙げつつ構成を具体的に説明する(図29~図36参照)。
(Ball blocker 501)
The roulette lottery device 1 includes a ball blocker 501.
FIG. 29 is a front view showing a state in which a ball 59 performs a pendulum motion on a ball rail 55 provided with a ball blocker 501, and FIG. 30 is a plan view of the same. 31 to 33 are cross-sectional views of the ball rail 55 and the like in FIG. 30, which are cross-sectional views along the XXXI-XXXI line, XXXII-XXXII line, and XXXIII-XXXIII line on the left side from the ball drop zone (described later), respectively. is there.
The ball blocker 501 is formed in an arc shape along the ball rail 55 at a position near the roulette body 51 in the ball rail 55 so that the ball 59 does not get over the ball blocker 501 and fall into the ball pocket 52. It has a stepped shape (see FIGS. 29 and 30). Hereinafter, the configuration of the ball blocker 501 will be described in detail with reference to suitable examples (see FIGS. 29 to 36).
 本実施形態のルーレット抽選装置1においては、ボールレール55のうちボール59が最下点となる位置を中心とした領域のプレイヤーから見て左側および右側にそれぞれボールブロッカーが設けられている。以下、これら左右のボールブロッカーのうち、ルーレット体51とともに時計回りに回転する仕切り羽根52aの送り方向上流側(プレイヤーから見て右側)のものを上流ボールブロッカー510と呼び、送り方向下流側(プレイヤーから見て左側)のものを下流ボールブロッカー520と呼ぶ。本実施形態では、これら上流ボールブロッカー510と下流ボールブロッカー520とでボールブロッカー501が構成されている。なお、ルーレット体51は、ルーレット体駆動モーター41の回転がピンギアホイール36を介して伝達されることによって回転し、仕切り羽根52aを時計方向に回転させる。 In the roulette lottery apparatus 1 of the present embodiment, ball blockers are provided on the left and right sides of the ball rail 55 as viewed from the player in the area centered on the position where the ball 59 is the lowest point. Hereinafter, among these left and right ball blockers, the one upstream in the feed direction (right side as viewed from the player) of the partition blade 52a that rotates clockwise together with the roulette body 51 is referred to as the upstream ball blocker 510, and the downstream in the feed direction (player) The left side) is called a downstream ball blocker 520. In the present embodiment, a ball blocker 501 is configured by the upstream ball blocker 510 and the downstream ball blocker 520. The roulette body 51 rotates when the rotation of the roulette body drive motor 41 is transmitted through the pin gear wheel 36, and rotates the partition blade 52a in the clockwise direction.
 また、本明細書においては、上流ボールブロッカー510と下流ボールブロッカー520との間の、ボールレール55上のボール59がボールポケット52へと入り込むのを許容するゾーンを「ボール落下ゾーン」と呼び、符号Fで示す。さらに、ボールレール55とボールポケット52とを区切る仮想的な面を上方あるいは側方から見た場合に見える境界線を「入賞ライン」と呼び、符号Lで示す。基本的に、重心がこの入賞ラインを超えたボール59には、ボールレール55からボールポケット52へと落下するように力が作用する(図30、図31等参照)。 In this specification, a zone between the upstream ball blocker 510 and the downstream ball blocker 520 that allows the ball 59 on the ball rail 55 to enter the ball pocket 52 is referred to as a “ball drop zone” This is indicated by the symbol F. Further, a boundary line that can be seen when a virtual plane that divides the ball rail 55 and the ball pocket 52 is viewed from above or from the side is referred to as a “winning line”, and is indicated by a symbol L. Basically, a force acts on the ball 59 whose center of gravity exceeds the winning line so as to drop from the ball rail 55 to the ball pocket 52 (see FIG. 30, FIG. 31, etc.).
 まず、下流ボールブロッカー520について説明する。下流ボールブロッカー520には、ガイド面522と、尾根524とが形成されている(図29、図30等参照)。 First, the downstream ball blocker 520 will be described. The downstream ball blocker 520 is formed with a guide surface 522 and a ridge 524 (see FIGS. 29 and 30).
 下流ボールブロッカー520のガイド面522は、ボールレール55上を運動しているボール59に対してボールポケット52から離間する方向への分力を与えるように形成されている。より具体的に説明すると、ガイド面522は、下流ボールブロッカー520のうち正面側に形成されたスロープで構成されている。また、ガイド面522は、ルーレット抽選装置1の正面側への斜度が仕切り羽根52aの送り方向に沿って漸増し、別言すればバンク角(ガイド面522)が徐々にきつくなるように形成されている(図30~図33参照)。したがって、ガイド面522のうち斜度の緩いスロープに接触したボール59が当該スロープから受ける分力(ボールポケット52から離間する方向への分力)は、比較的小さい(図31等参照)。また、ガイド面522のうち斜度が急であるスロープに接触したボール59が当該スロープから受ける分力(ボールポケット52から離間する方向への分力)は、比較的大きい(図33等参照)。 The guide surface 522 of the downstream ball blocker 520 is formed so as to give a component force in a direction away from the ball pocket 52 to the ball 59 moving on the ball rail 55. More specifically, the guide surface 522 is composed of a slope formed on the front side of the downstream ball blocker 520. Further, the guide surface 522 is formed such that the inclination to the front side of the roulette lottery apparatus 1 gradually increases along the feeding direction of the partition blade 52a, in other words, the bank angle (guide surface 522) gradually becomes tighter. (See FIGS. 30 to 33). Therefore, the component force (component force in the direction away from the ball pocket 52) received by the ball 59 in contact with the slope having a gentle slope in the guide surface 522 is relatively small (see FIG. 31 and the like). Further, the component force (component force in the direction away from the ball pocket 52) that the ball 59 that contacts the slope of the steep slope of the guide surface 522 receives from the slope is relatively large (see FIG. 33 and the like). .
 また、下流ブロッカー520は、ガイド面522に接触しまたはガイド面522上に乗り上げた場合のボール59が仕切り羽根52aに接触するような位置関係でボールレール55に設置されていてもよい(図36等参照)。このような構成の場合、ガイド面522に接触しまたはガイド面522上に乗り上げたボール59は、ガイド面522から分力(ボールポケット52から離間する方向への分力)を受けるだけでなく、仕切り羽根52aからも分力(ボールポケット52から離間する方向への分力)を受けることがある。したがって、ボール59に対し、より大きな分力(ボールポケット52から離間する方向への分力)を作用させることが可能となる。 Further, the downstream blocker 520 may be installed on the ball rail 55 in such a positional relationship that the ball 59 when contacting the guide surface 522 or riding on the guide surface 522 contacts the partition blade 52a (FIG. 36). Etc.). In such a configuration, the ball 59 contacting or riding on the guide surface 522 receives not only a component force from the guide surface 522 (component force in a direction away from the ball pocket 52), A component force (component force in a direction away from the ball pocket 52) may be received from the partition blade 52a. Therefore, a larger component force (component force in a direction away from the ball pocket 52) can be applied to the ball 59.
 また、下流ボールブロッカー520の表面には、連続的に連なる頂部からなる尾根524が形成されている(図30等参照)。この尾根524は、下流ボールブロッカー520の始端において最も低く、そこから仕切り羽根52aの送り方向に沿って高さが漸増するように形成されている(図29等参照)。したがって、ボール59は、ボール落下ゾーンFから遠い位置にあるほど、ガイド面522の斜度が急になることと相まって、当該下流ボールブロッカー520を乗り越えにくくなる。 Also, a ridge 524 having a continuous top is formed on the surface of the downstream ball blocker 520 (see FIG. 30 and the like). The ridge 524 is lowest at the start end of the downstream ball blocker 520, and is formed so as to gradually increase in height along the feeding direction of the partition blade 52a (see FIG. 29 and the like). Therefore, the farther the ball 59 is from the ball drop zone F, the harder it is to get over the downstream ball blocker 520, coupled with the steep slope of the guide surface 522.
 さらに、下流ボールブロッカー520の尾根524は、仕切り羽根52aの送り方向に沿ってボールポケット52から離れて手前側(すなわちルーレット抽選装置1の正面側)に迫り出すように形成されている(図30等参照)。ボールレール55上でボール59を振り子運動させると、場合によっては、ルーレット体51(の仕切り羽根52a)と下流ボールブロッカー520(の尾根524)との間にボール59が挟み込まれてしまうことが起こり得る。この点、このように尾根524が送り方向に沿って正面側に迫り出すように形成されていると、尾根524の高さが漸増していても、当該尾根524とルーレット体51(の仕切り羽根52a)との間に十分な間隔を確保することができるから、このようにボール59が挟み込まれてしまうことを回避することが可能となる。 Further, the ridge 524 of the downstream ball blocker 520 is formed so as to move away from the ball pocket 52 along the feeding direction of the partition blade 52a and to protrude toward the front side (that is, the front side of the roulette lottery apparatus 1) (FIG. 30). Etc.). If the ball 59 is caused to perform a pendulum motion on the ball rail 55, the ball 59 may be sandwiched between the roulette body 51 (partition blade 52a) and the downstream ball blocker 520 (ridge 524). obtain. In this respect, when the ridge 524 is formed so as to protrude toward the front side in the feeding direction in this way, even if the height of the ridge 524 gradually increases, the ridge 524 and the roulette body 51 (partition blades) 52a) can be ensured with a sufficient interval, so that it is possible to avoid the ball 59 from being sandwiched in this way.
 なお、上述した下流ボールブロッカー520のガイド面522の表面形状は特に限定されない。例えば、本実施形態では断面においてほぼ直線状となる、ほぼ平らなガイド面522を示したが(図31~図33参照)、この他、ガイド面522の表面形状は、抉れるように湾曲した面になっていてもよいし、膨出するように湾曲した面になっていてもよい。 In addition, the surface shape of the guide surface 522 of the downstream ball blocker 520 described above is not particularly limited. For example, in the present embodiment, a substantially flat guide surface 522 that is substantially linear in cross section is shown (see FIGS. 31 to 33). In addition, the surface shape of the guide surface 522 is curved so as to bend. It may be a surface, or it may be a curved surface that bulges.
 また、本実施形態では連続的に連なる頂部からなる尾根524を例示したが、これも尾根524の好適な一例にすぎない。尾根524はもっと丸みを帯びたなだらかな形状であってもよいし、段差が付いた非連続的な形状であってもよい。 Further, in the present embodiment, the ridge 524 composed of the continuous tops is illustrated, but this is also only a suitable example of the ridge 524. The ridge 524 may have a more rounded and gentle shape, or may have a discontinuous shape with a step.
 次に、上流ボールブロッカー510について説明する。上流ボールブロッカー510には、ガイド面512と、尾根514とが形成されている(図29、図30等参照)。 Next, the upstream ball blocker 510 will be described. A guide surface 512 and a ridge 514 are formed on the upstream ball blocker 510 (see FIGS. 29 and 30).
 上流ボールブロッカー510のガイド面512は、上述した下流ボールブロッカー520のガイド面522と同様、ボールレール55上を運動しているボール59に対してボールポケット52から離間する方向への分力を与えるように形成されている。より具体的に説明すると、ガイド面512は、上流ボールブロッカー510のうち正面側に形成されたスロープで構成されている。また、ガイド面512は、ルーレット抽選装置1の正面側への斜度が、仕切り羽根52aの送り方向上流側(反時計回り方向)に向かうにつれて漸増するように形成されている(図30~図33参照)。したがって、ガイド面512のうち斜度の緩いスロープに接触したボール59が当該スロープから受ける分力(ボールポケット52から離間する方向への分力)は比較的小さく、一方で、ガイド面512のうち斜度が急であるスロープに接触したボール59が当該スロープから受ける分力(ボールポケット52から離間する方向への分力)は比較的大きい。 The guide surface 512 of the upstream ball blocker 510 gives a component force in the direction away from the ball pocket 52 to the ball 59 moving on the ball rail 55, like the guide surface 522 of the downstream ball blocker 520 described above. It is formed as follows. More specifically, the guide surface 512 is composed of a slope formed on the front side of the upstream ball blocker 510. Further, the guide surface 512 is formed so that the inclination to the front side of the roulette lottery apparatus 1 gradually increases toward the upstream side in the feed direction of the partition blade 52a (counterclockwise direction) (FIG. 30 to FIG. 30). 33). Therefore, the component force (component force in the direction away from the ball pocket 52) that the ball 59 that contacts the slope having a gentle slope of the guide surface 512 receives from the slope is relatively small. The component force (component force in the direction away from the ball pocket 52) received by the ball 59 in contact with the slope having a steep slope from the slope is relatively large.
 また、上流ボールブロッカー510の表面には、連続的に連なる頂部からなる尾根514が形成されている。この尾根514は、ボール落下ゾーンF寄りの上流ボールブロッカー510の始端において最も低く、そこから高さが漸増するように形成されていてもよい。また、尾根514は、仕切り羽根52aの回転方向上流側(反時計回り方向)に向かうにつれ、ボールポケット52から離れて手前側(すなわちルーレット抽選装置1の正面側)に迫り出すように形成されていてもよい。 Also, on the surface of the upstream ball blocker 510, a ridge 514 having a continuous top is formed. The ridge 514 may be formed so as to be the lowest at the starting end of the upstream ball blocker 510 near the ball drop zone F and gradually increase in height therefrom. Further, the ridge 514 is formed so as to move away from the ball pocket 52 (ie, the front side of the roulette lottery device 1) and away from the ball pocket 52 as it goes upstream in the rotational direction (counterclockwise direction) of the partition blade 52a. May be.
 また、本実施形態のルーレット抽選装置1において、上流ボールブロッカー510の幅W1が、下流ボールブロッカー520の幅W2よりも狭くなるようにしている(図30、図35等参照)。このようなボールブロッカー501によれば、振り子運動中のボール59が上流ボールブロッカー510に当たって運動エネルギー(またはこれが変換された運動エネルギー)を大きく失うことを回避することが可能となる。その背景には、(1)上述したようにボールリリース装置60がルーレット体51の9時あたりのスタンバイ位置SB(図13等参照)に配置されていることから、ボール59の運動エネルギーが最も大きいのは、該ボールリリース装置60からリリースされた直後、反時計回り(仕切り羽根52aの回転方向上流側)に向かって振り子運動するときであり、(2)運動エネルギーが最大のときに上流ボールブロッカー510や時計回りに回転する仕切り羽根52aに接触すると、その分、ボール59がロスするエネルギーも大きくなってしまうことがある。この点、本実施形態のボールブロッカー501によれば、幅W2である下流ボールブロッカー520に沿って振り子運動するボール59が、それよりも幅狭の上流ボールブロッカー510、あるいは時計回りに回転する仕切り羽根52aに接触することが抑止される(図35中の二点鎖線の矢印を参照)。これによれば、振り子運動の特に初期の段階でボール59の勢いを消失してしまうことが回避される。 Also, in the roulette lottery apparatus 1 of the present embodiment, the width W1 of the upstream ball blocker 510 is made narrower than the width W2 of the downstream ball blocker 520 (see FIG. 30, FIG. 35, etc.). According to such a ball blocker 501, it is possible to prevent the ball 59 in the pendulum motion from hitting the upstream ball blocker 510 and greatly losing kinetic energy (or kinetic energy converted from this). The background is as follows: (1) Since the ball release device 60 is arranged at the standby position SB around 9 o'clock of the roulette body 51 (see FIG. 13 etc.), the kinetic energy of the ball 59 is the largest. Is when the pendulum moves counterclockwise (upstream in the rotation direction of the partition blade 52a) immediately after being released from the ball release device 60, and (2) the upstream ball blocker when the kinetic energy is maximum. When contact is made with 510 or the partition blade 52a that rotates clockwise, the energy that the ball 59 loses may increase accordingly. In this regard, according to the ball blocker 501 of the present embodiment, the ball 59 that performs a pendulum motion along the downstream ball blocker 520 having the width W2 is the upstream ball blocker 510 that is narrower than that, or the partition that rotates clockwise. Contact with the blade 52a is suppressed (see the two-dot chain arrow in FIG. 35). According to this, it is avoided that the momentum of the ball 59 disappears particularly in the initial stage of the pendulum movement.
(ボール59の振り子運動)
 続いて、ボールリリース装置60からリリースされたボール59のボールレール55上における振り子運動について、特に上述したボールブロッカー501と関連した動きを中心に説明する。
(Pendulum motion of ball 59)
Next, the pendulum movement of the ball 59 released from the ball release device 60 on the ball rail 55 will be described, particularly focusing on the movement associated with the above-described ball blocker 501.
 ボールリリース装置60からリリースされた直後のボール59は、上述したように、下流ボールブロッカー520に沿って振り子運動し、上流ボールブロッカー510や仕切り羽根52aに接触することなく、勢いを保ったまま上流側(反時計回り)に運動する(図35参照)。その後、下流側(時計回り)に戻る際のボール59は、多くの場合、幅W1である上流ボールブロッカー510の手前側(正面側)の縁に沿うようにして振り子運動し(図34の二点鎖線を参照)、ボール落下ゾーンFを横切り、下流ボールブロッカー520の始端のあたりに当接する(図34参照)。 As described above, the ball 59 immediately after being released from the ball release device 60 performs a pendulum motion along the downstream ball blocker 520 and does not contact the upstream ball blocker 510 or the partition blade 52a while maintaining the momentum. It moves to the side (counterclockwise) (see FIG. 35). Thereafter, the ball 59 returning to the downstream side (clockwise) often performs a pendulum motion along the front side (front side) edge of the upstream ball blocker 510 having the width W1 (see FIG. 34). Dotted line)) across the ball drop zone F and abuts around the start of the downstream ball blocker 520 (see FIG. 34).
 このとき、ボール59は、下流ボールブロッカー520のガイド面522から、ボールポケット52から離間する方向への手前側(正面側)への分力が与えられる(図34中の矢印参照)。そうすると、ボール59は運動エネルギーを大きくロスすることなくベクトルの向きを変えて斜め方向へ動きだす。このような斜めの動きと振り子運動とが相まって、その後のボール59は大きく円を描くように動くケースが増加する。 At this time, the ball 59 is given a component force from the guide surface 522 of the downstream ball blocker 520 toward the front side (front side) in the direction away from the ball pocket 52 (see the arrow in FIG. 34). Then, the ball 59 starts moving in an oblique direction by changing the direction of the vector without greatly losing kinetic energy. The combination of such oblique movement and pendulum movement increases the number of cases where the subsequent ball 59 moves in a large circle.
 ここで、例えば従来型のルーレット抽選装置におけるように単なる立ち壁のようなボールブロッカーが形成されていると、ボールは、前後方向に弾かれるような動きばかりが目立ち、このように巧みに回るような運動をすることができず、当該立ち壁(ボールブロッカー)や仕切り羽根に無造作に当たっては勢いを失うことになりがちである。こうした動きは、たしかに無作為な運動を演出するものの、ボールポケットに落下するまでのボールの滞留時間は十分とはならないことになる場合がある。また、このような装置において、ボールは、仕切り羽根の動きに同調するとそのまま入賞ラインLを超えてボールポケットに落下しがちということもある。 Here, for example, when a ball blocker such as a standing wall is formed as in a conventional roulette lottery device, the ball is conspicuously moved in the front-rear direction, and can be skillfully turned in this way. If you do not touch the standing wall (ball blocker) or partition blades, you will tend to lose momentum. Although such a movement will certainly produce a random movement, the ball's residence time until it falls into the ball pocket may not be sufficient. Further, in such a device, the ball may tend to fall into the ball pocket over the winning line L as it is in synchronization with the movement of the partition blade.
 この点、本実施形態のルーレット抽選装置1によれば、ボール59の運動エネルギーを簡単に減衰させることなく、尚かつ大きく回る動きをさせるように作用することから、ボール59が勢いを失い仕切り羽根52aの動きにたやすく同調するような現象が減る傾向が生じる。さらには、ボール59が仕切り羽根52aに同調したとしても、円を描くような勢いが保たれていれば、たとえ隣接する仕切り羽根52aの間に一部が入り込んだとしても当該ボール59は簡単には入賞ラインLを超えない場合も生じうる。この場合のボール59は、回転する仕切り羽根52aに押されてより高い位置まで運ばれ、そのぶん位置エネルギーを増大させる可能性がある(図36参照)。そうすると、ますますボール59の勢いが保たれ、当該ボール59の運動にいわば粘りが生じ、ボール落下ゾーンFの周辺をさらに動き回るようになる場合がある。 In this regard, according to the roulette lottery apparatus 1 of the present embodiment, the ball 59 loses momentum because it acts to make the ball 59 move more easily without attenuating the kinetic energy of the ball 59. There is a tendency that the phenomenon of being easily synchronized with the movement of 52a is reduced. Further, even if the ball 59 is synchronized with the partition blade 52a, the ball 59 can be easily formed even if a part of the ball 59 enters between the adjacent partition blades 52a as long as the force of drawing a circle is maintained. May not exceed the winning line L. In this case, the ball 59 is pushed by the rotating partition blade 52a and carried to a higher position, possibly increasing the potential energy (see FIG. 36). As a result, the momentum of the ball 59 is further maintained, and the movement of the ball 59 becomes sticky, so that it may move around the ball drop zone F.
 このように、本実施形態のルーレット抽選装置1によれば、ゲーム時間を長くしたい、ルーレットゲームとしての興趣性を向上させたい、といった要請に応えることができる。また、上述のようにボール59の動きに粘りが生まれることで、ルーレット体51の所望のボールポケット52がボール落下ゾーンFを過ぎてしまっても、ルーレット体51がもう1周するまでボール59が動き続けているかもしれず、当該ボールポケット52に入る再チャンスが到来するかもしれないという期待感を抱かせる。このため、ボール59が実際に入賞ラインLを超えるまではどの出目になるのか予測がつきづらく、ルーレットゲームとしての醍醐味が増すことにつながる。 As described above, according to the roulette lottery apparatus 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to respond to a request that it is desired to increase the game time or to improve the interest as a roulette game. Further, as described above, even if the desired ball pocket 52 of the roulette body 51 passes through the ball drop zone F due to the stickiness of the movement of the ball 59, the ball 59 is not rotated until the roulette body 51 makes another round. It may keep moving and give a sense of expectation that a re-chance to enter the ball pocket 52 may come. For this reason, it is difficult to predict what the ball 59 will be until the ball 59 actually exceeds the winning line L, leading to an increase in the fun as a roulette game.
 また、ボールがちまちまとした不規則な動きをすることは、それはそれでルーレットゲームの醍醐味たり得るが、ボール落下ゾーンFの前部を中心としてボール59がボールレール55の上を大きく回るような動きは、特に大型のルーレット抽選装置1においてはこれまでとは違う優雅で見とれるような動作の演出を可能とするし、遠くから見た場合でも認識しやすい。 Also, the irregular and irregular movement of the ball can be a real thrill of the roulette game, but the movement of the ball 59 greatly turning on the ball rail 55 around the front of the ball drop zone F. In particular, in the large roulette lottery apparatus 1, it is possible to produce an operation that can be seen with elegance different from the conventional one, and it is easy to recognize even when viewed from a distance.
 なお、ここでは、上流ボールブロッカー510と下流ボールブロッカー520とで構成されるボールブロッカー501について例示したが(図29等参照)、これはボールブロッカー501の好適な構成例にすぎない。この他にも、例えば、下流ボールブロッカー520のみで構成されるボールブロッカー501を採用した場合にも、ボール59に大きく回るような動きをさせ、勢いが消失されないようにし、これによって、ボール59を使った抽選時間を延長させることが可能である。 In addition, although the ball blocker 501 comprised by the upstream ball blocker 510 and the downstream ball blocker 520 was illustrated here (refer FIG. 29 etc.), this is only a suitable structural example of the ball blocker 501. In addition to this, for example, even when the ball blocker 501 composed only of the downstream ball blocker 520 is adopted, the ball 59 is caused to move so as to rotate largely, so that the momentum is not lost. It is possible to extend the lottery time used.
(ルーレット抽選時の動作)
 続いて、本実施形態のルーレット抽選装置1における一連の動作を、ステーション機200における動作とともにフローを用いて説明する(図28参照)。なお、以下では、大中小のルーレット体51をそれぞれ、大ホイール(51A)、中ホイール(51B)、小ホイール(51C)ともいう。
(Operation at the time of roulette lottery)
Next, a series of operations in the roulette lottery apparatus 1 of the present embodiment will be described using a flow together with operations in the station machine 200 (see FIG. 28). Hereinafter, the large, medium, and small roulette bodies 51 are also referred to as a large wheel (51A), a middle wheel (51B), and a small wheel (51C), respectively.
 ルーレット抽選装置1およびステーション機200との間で同期確認しながら設定されるベット可能な時間が経過した後(ステップSP1,2,201,202)、制御部80は、ネットワーク400とマスター機300を介して抽選開始の指令を受け取ると、各ホイール(ルーレット体51)におけるボール発射タイミングを決定する(ステップSP3)。 After the settable betting time has elapsed while confirming synchronization between the roulette lottery apparatus 1 and the station machine 200 (steps SP1, 2, 201, 202), the control unit 80 connects the network 400 and the master machine 300. When the lottery start command is received via the wheel, the ball firing timing in each wheel (roulette body 51) is determined (step SP3).
 発射タイミングの決定後、まずは小ホイールにおいてボール59がスタンバイ状態からリリースされ、発射される(ステップSP4)。ボール59がいずれかのボールポケット52に落下し、小ホイールにおける結果が判定されて出目が決まると(ステップSP5)、当該結果情報が各ステーション機200に送信され、履歴情報としてゲームテーブル表示部203に表示され、小ホイールにおける抽選結果として演出される(ステップSP203)。 After determining the firing timing, first, the ball 59 is released from the standby state and fired on the small wheel (step SP4). When the ball 59 falls into one of the ball pockets 52 and the result at the small wheel is determined and the outcome is determined (step SP5), the result information is transmitted to each station machine 200, and the game table display section is recorded as history information. And displayed as a lottery result in the small wheel (step SP203).
 ルーレット抽選装置1においては、ボール59がボールポケット52に落下したら、当該ボールポケット52に対応する番号表示部53のみが光って見えるようにLED56を順次点滅させながら小ホイールを時計回りに約1周させる。約1周させ、当該ボールポケット52が真下(6時の位置)に到達したら小ホイールを停止させ、3つのホイールによるすべてのルーレット抽選が終了するまでその状態を保持する。このように当該ボールポケット52をボール59とともに真下(6時の位置)に保持しておけば、すべての抽選が終了するまで、看者は当該結果を視認しやすい(図3等参照)。 In the roulette lottery apparatus 1, when the ball 59 falls into the ball pocket 52, the small wheel is rotated about one turn clockwise while sequentially flashing the LEDs 56 so that only the number display portion 53 corresponding to the ball pocket 52 appears to shine. Let When the ball pocket 52 reaches just below (6 o'clock position), the small wheel is stopped and the state is maintained until all the roulette lotteries with the three wheels are completed. If the ball pocket 52 is held directly under the ball 59 (at the 6 o'clock position) in this way, the viewer can easily see the result until all the lotteries are completed (see FIG. 3 and the like).
 続いて、中ホイールにおいてボール59がスタンバイ状態からリリースされ、発射される(ステップSP6)。ボール59がいずれかのボールポケット52に落下し、中ホイールにおける結果が判定されて2番目の出目が決まると(ステップSP7)、当該結果情報が各ステーション機200に送信され、履歴情報としてゲームテーブル表示部203に表示され、中ホイールにおける抽選結果として演出される(ステップSP204)。 Subsequently, the ball 59 is released from the standby state and fired at the middle wheel (step SP6). When the ball 59 falls into one of the ball pockets 52 and the result at the middle wheel is determined and the second outcome is determined (step SP7), the result information is transmitted to each station machine 200, and the game is recorded as history information. It is displayed on the table display unit 203 and produced as a lottery result in the middle wheel (step SP204).
 ルーレット抽選装置1においては、ボール59が落下したボールポケット52に対応する番号表示部53のみが光って見えるようにLED56を順次点滅させながら中ホイールを時計回りに約1周させる。約1周させ、当該ボールポケット52が真下(6時の位置)に到達したら中ホイールを停止させ、3つのホイールによるすべてのルーレット抽選が終了するまでその状態を保持する(図3等参照)。 In the roulette lottery apparatus 1, the middle wheel is rotated about one turn clockwise while the LEDs 56 are sequentially blinked so that only the number display portion 53 corresponding to the ball pocket 52 where the ball 59 has fallen is visible. When the ball pocket 52 reaches just below (6 o'clock position), the middle wheel is stopped and the state is maintained until all the roulette lotteries by the three wheels are completed (see FIG. 3 and the like).
 さらに、その後、大ホイールにおいてボール59がスタンバイ状態からリリースされ、発射される(ステップSP8)。ボール59がいずれかのボールポケット52に落下し、大ホイールにおける結果が判定されて3番目の出目が決まると(ステップSP9)、当該結果情報が各ステーション機200に送信され、履歴情報としてゲームテーブル表示部203に表示され、大ホイールにおける抽選結果として演出される(ステップSP205)。 Furthermore, after that, the ball 59 is released from the standby state and fired on the large wheel (step SP8). When the ball 59 falls into one of the ball pockets 52 and the result at the large wheel is determined and the third outcome is determined (step SP9), the result information is transmitted to each station machine 200, and the game is used as history information. It is displayed on the table display unit 203 and produced as a lottery result on the large wheel (step SP205).
 ルーレット抽選装置1においては、ボール59が落下したボールポケット52に対応する番号表示部53のみが光って見えるようにLED56を順次点滅させながら大ホイールを時計回りに約1周させる。約1周させ、当該ボールポケット52が真下(6時の位置)に到達したら大ホイールを停止させる。このとき、小ホイール、中ホイール、大ホイールの出目が一例に並んだ状態となる(図3等参照)。 In the roulette lottery apparatus 1, the large wheel is rotated about one turn clockwise while the LEDs 56 are sequentially blinked so that only the number display portion 53 corresponding to the ball pocket 52 where the ball 59 has fallen is visible. When the ball pocket 52 reaches just below (6 o'clock position), the large wheel is stopped. At this time, the outcomes of the small wheel, the middle wheel, and the large wheel are aligned in an example (see FIG. 3 and the like).
 3つのホイールを使ったルーレット抽選により3つの出目が確定した結果、いずれかのステーション機200においてジャックポット(JP、大当たり役)が発生した場合(ステップSP206にてYes)、ジャックポット演出を行ってから(ステップSP207)、いずれにおいてもジャックポットが発生しなければ(ステップSP206にてNo)ジャックポット演出は行わずに、合計結果の判定と清算を行い(ステップSP208)、ゲームを終了する(ステップSP209)。ルーレット抽選装置1においては、いずれかのステーション機200においてジャックポットが発生していれば(ステップSP10にてYes)、当該ルーレット抽選装置1においてもジャックポット演出を行い(ステップSP11)、ゲームを終了する(ステップSP12)。なお、本実施形態のゲーム装置100におけるジャックポットの一例は、大中小のルーレット体51A、51B、51Cのすべて同じ出目が揃うことである。 If a jackpot (JP, jackpot) occurs in any of the station machines 200 as a result of confirming the three outcomes by roulette lottery using three wheels (Yes in step SP206), a jackpot effect is performed. (Step SP207), if no jackpot is generated (No in Step SP206), the jackpot effect is not performed, the total result is determined and settled (Step SP208), and the game ends ( Step SP209). In the roulette lottery apparatus 1, if a jackpot has occurred in any of the station machines 200 (Yes in step SP10), the roulette lottery apparatus 1 also performs a jackpot effect (step SP11), and the game ends. (Step SP12). An example of a jackpot in the game apparatus 100 of the present embodiment is that all the large, medium and small roulette bodies 51A, 51B and 51C have the same outcome.
 ゲームが終了したら、大ホイール、中ホイール、小ホイールを時計回りに回転させ、各ボール59を回収してスタンバイ状態に戻す。具体的には、ボール59がボールリセット装置70の直前に到達したところでホイールを停止させ、ボール押出しロッド76で当該ボール59を押し出し、ボールリリース装置60内に移動させる。 When the game is over, rotate the large, medium, and small wheels clockwise to collect each ball 59 and return it to the standby state. Specifically, when the ball 59 reaches just before the ball reset device 70, the wheel is stopped and the ball 59 is pushed out by the ball push rod 76 and moved into the ball release device 60.
(ルーレット抽選装置1の大きさ等について)
 図面に示したように、本実施形態におけるルーレット抽選装置1はルーレットゲーム用として比類なきほど大型の装置であり、圧倒的な存在感を示す。一般的なルーレット抽選装置は、ディーラーが手動でルーレット盤を回転させるものであることから、ルーレット盤やボールの大きさは自ずと決まってくる(ある範囲内の値になる)のが通常であって、そういった現状や背景から、ルーレット抽選装置の形状や型、大きさ等に対する一般的な観念はある程度のものが形成されていると考えられる。多くの場合このような一般的な観念を有していると考えられる看者に対し、本実施形態のルーレット抽選装置1は、装置自体が大型であることに加え、表面(回転面)が起こされた状態の複数の大型ルーレット体51を用いてルーレット抽選を実施するものであるため、これまでの観念からすればまったく異質で斬新な強い印象を与えることができる。
(About the size of the roulette lottery device 1)
As shown in the drawings, the roulette lottery device 1 in the present embodiment is an unparalleled large-sized device for a roulette game and exhibits an overwhelming presence. In general roulette lottery equipment, since the dealer manually rotates the roulette wheel, the size of the roulette wheel and the ball is usually determined (within a certain range). From the current situation and background, it is considered that a general idea about the shape, type, size, etc. of the roulette lottery apparatus has been formed to some extent. In many cases, the roulette lottery apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment has a large surface as well as a surface (rotating surface) for a viewer who is considered to have such a general idea. Since the roulette lottery is carried out using the plurality of large roulette bodies 51 in the state of being made, it is possible to give a completely different and novel strong impression from the conventional concept.
 ところで、以上のようなルーレット抽選装置1の具体的大きさが特に限定されることはないが、あくまで一例ではあるが例示するならば、複数のルーレット体51A、51B、51Cのうち最大のもの(すなわち大ルーレット体51A)の外径Xが3mを超えているものとすることができる(図8参照)。このようなルーレット抽選装置1は迫力があり、尚かつ、ルーレット体51やボール59の動きが遠くからでも見やすい。しかも、この程度にまで大型化されたルーレット抽選装置1によれば、複数のプレイヤーが同じルーレットゲーム(単一のルーレット抽選装置1を用いたゲーム)を同時に楽しむという、新たな興趣と一体感のあるゲームを提供することができる。 By the way, the specific size of the roulette lottery apparatus 1 as described above is not particularly limited, but it is only an example, but if it is illustrated, the largest one among the plurality of roulette bodies 51A, 51B, 51C ( That is, the outer diameter X of the large roulette body 51A) can exceed 3 m (see FIG. 8). Such a roulette lottery device 1 is powerful, and the movement of the roulette body 51 and the ball 59 is easy to see even from a distance. Moreover, according to the roulette lottery apparatus 1 that has been enlarged to this extent, a new interest and sense of unity, in which a plurality of players simultaneously enjoy the same roulette game (game using the single roulette lottery apparatus 1). A game can be provided.
 また、ルーレット抽選装置1は、各ステーション機200に着座した各プレイヤー、さらにはその後方や周囲でゲームを見ている者(観衆)の視線がルーレット体51やボール59に集まりやすい高さ・大きさを実現していればなお好適である。なお、本明細書では特に詳述していないが、ルーレット抽選装置1を彩る各種装飾装置(点滅する電光装置を含む)によるビジュアル効果、さらには音による効果(音響効果)を組み合わせることにより、通常のルーレット抽選装置にはない更なる迫力感と存在感を演出することができる。 Further, the roulette lottery device 1 has a height and size that allows the players who are seated on the respective station machines 200 and those who are watching the game behind or around (the audience) to gather at the roulette body 51 and the ball 59. If this is realized, it is still preferable. Although not specifically described in detail in this specification, a combination of a visual effect by various decoration devices (including a flashing lightning device) that colors roulette lottery device 1 and a sound effect (acoustic effect) are usually used. It is possible to produce a more powerful and presence that is not available in the roulette lottery device.
 なお、上述の実施形態は本発明の好適な実施の一例ではあるがこれに限定されるものではなく本発明の要旨を逸脱しない範囲において種々変形実施可能である。例えば上述した実施形態においては、大中小の3つのルーレット体51A、51B、51Cを有するルーレット抽選装置1を例示したがこれは好適例であって、ルーレット体51の数は3つに限らない。 The above-described embodiment is an example of a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but is not limited thereto, and various modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the roulette lottery device 1 having three large, medium, and small roulette bodies 51A, 51B, and 51C is illustrated. However, this is a preferred example, and the number of roulette bodies 51 is not limited to three.
 また、抽選時あるいはボール59の回収(リセット)時におけるルーレット体51の回転方向は時計回りだけに限らない。例えば、1つないし2つのルーレット体51だけ反時計回りに回転させることもできる。 Further, the rotation direction of the roulette body 51 at the time of lottery or when the ball 59 is collected (reset) is not limited to the clockwise direction. For example, only one or two roulette bodies 51 can be rotated counterclockwise.
 また、抽選時、ルーレット体51の周速度(角速度)を一定として回転させるばかりでなく、途中で速度を増減させたり、断続的に動かしたりするなど、変則的な動きをさせることもできる。 Also, at the time of lottery, the roulette body 51 can be rotated not only at a constant peripheral speed (angular speed) but also can be moved irregularly, such as increasing or decreasing the speed or moving intermittently.
 また、上述した実施形態のような構成のルーレット抽選装置1においては、ルーレット体51の回転中心線Zは、水平面を基準とすれば10°傾いた状態(Y=80°の状態)となっているが、これは好適な形態の具体的な一例にすぎない。要は、本発明に係るルーレット抽選装置1においてはルーレット体51の回転中心線Zは水平またはこれに近似した状態となっているのであるが、その範囲あるいは具体的な傾きはサイズや仕様等に応じて適宜変更して構わない。 In the roulette lottery apparatus 1 configured as described above, the rotation center line Z of the roulette body 51 is inclined by 10 ° (Y = 80 ° state) with respect to the horizontal plane. However, this is only one specific example of a preferred form. In short, in the roulette lottery apparatus 1 according to the present invention, the rotation center line Z of the roulette body 51 is horizontal or in a state similar to this, but the range or specific inclination depends on the size, specifications, etc. You may change suitably according to it.
 また、上述した実施形態で示したルーレット体51における番号表示部53等の構成は好適な一例にすぎず(図4等参照)、ゲーム装置がこのような構成のものに限られることはない。要は、本発明が適用可能なゲーム装置の種別は、数字が付されたルーレットゲーム用のルーレットに限らず、これに近似したもの(例えば、数字以外の記号などが配列された抽選用回転体や、ゲーム進行上のある意味がひも付けされたボールポケットを含む抽選用回転体を含むゲーム装置)も含まれる。さらには、例えばボールが入った抽選用回転体のポケットの数字を基にビンゴ表を埋めるビンゴゲームや、複数の色の異なるボールを用いて抽選用回転体に入ったボールの色で行う色合わせゲーム等にも本発明を適用することができる。あるいは、抽選用回転体に所定の数字やシンボルを配列しておき、ボールが落下したボールポケットに対応する数字やシンボルを賭けの対象とするといった、いわゆるビッグホイールに近似したゲームに本発明を適用することもできる。 Further, the configuration of the number display unit 53 and the like in the roulette body 51 shown in the above-described embodiment is merely a suitable example (see FIG. 4 and the like), and the game device is not limited to such a configuration. In short, the types of game devices to which the present invention can be applied are not limited to roulette for roulette games with numbers, but approximate ones (for example, lottery rotators in which symbols other than numbers are arranged) And a game device including a lottery rotator including a ball pocket linked with a certain meaning in the progress of the game. In addition, for example, a bingo game that fills the bingo table based on the numbers in the pocket of the lottery rotator that contains the ball, and color matching that is performed with the color of the ball that entered the lottery rotator using a plurality of different colored balls The present invention can also be applied to games and the like. Alternatively, the present invention is applied to a game similar to a so-called big wheel, in which predetermined numbers and symbols are arranged on a lottery rotor, and numbers and symbols corresponding to the ball pockets where the balls have fallen are targeted for betting. You can also
 また、上述した実施形態では、複数のルーレット体51のうちのとくに特定はされないいずれかのルーレット体51にボールブロッカー501を設けたルーレット抽選装置1について説明したが(図29等参照)、これも一例に過ぎず、ルーレット体51やボールレール55さらにはボール59の大きさ等に応じてボールブロッカー501の形状や大きさが適宜変更・設定されるべきことはいうまでもない。 In the above-described embodiment, the roulette lottery apparatus 1 in which the ball blocker 501 is provided in any one of the plurality of roulette bodies 51 that is not particularly specified has been described (see FIG. 29 and the like). It is only an example, and it goes without saying that the shape and size of the ball blocker 501 should be appropriately changed and set in accordance with the size of the roulette body 51, the ball rail 55, and the ball 59.
 本発明は、ルーレット抽選装置をはじめとする、抽選用のボールを用いたゲーム装置に適用して好適なものである。 The present invention is suitable for application to game devices using a lottery ball such as a roulette lottery device.
1…ルーレット抽選装置、2…基台、6…筐体スピーカー、7…中央プロジェクター、8…照明装置、9…履歴表示部
10…支持フレーム(支持部材)、11…縦フレーム、12…横フレーム、13…前後フレーム、14…傾斜フレーム
20…固定部材、21…ホイールレールベース、22…(複数の)ブラケット、23…ホイールレール(環状レール)、23f…(ホイールレールを形成する)円弧状固定部材、24…ジョイント(ホイールレール同士の接合部)、25…ネジ、26…調整用ネジ、27…出力軸受部材、28…ボールリリース装置固定用フレーム、29…ボールリセット装置固定用フレーム
30…回転部材、31…キャリッジ、31a…ベース、31b…ローラー、31c…ピン孔、31d…別のピン孔、32…環状回転体、32b…円弧状回転部材、32c…透孔、32d…別の透孔、33…回転軸、33a…ピン、33b…ワッシャー、33c…スリーブ、34…抜け止めピン、35…潤滑部材、36…ピンギアホイール
40…駆動系、41…ルーレット体駆動モーター(駆動源)、41a…出力軸、42…スプロケット(ピンギア)、43…エンコーダー
50…ルーレット構成部材、51(51A、51B、51C)…ルーレット体(大ルーレット体51A、中ルーレット体51B、小ルーレット体51C)(抽選用回転体)、52…ボールポケット、52a…(ボールポケットの)仕切り羽根、53…番号表示部、54…ボール周回演出用照明、55…ボールレール(ボールガイド部材)、56…LED(光源)、57…脱落防止用ガード、58…ボールセンサー、59(59A、59B、59C)…ボール(大ルーレット体51A用のボール、中ルーレット体51B用のボール、小ルーレット体51C用のボール)
60…ボールリリース装置、61…ソレノイド、61a…プランジャー、62…ソレノイドセンサー、63…ローラー、64…リリースセンサー、65…セットセンサー、66a…ローラー支持レバー、66b…支点、66c…リンク、66d…伝達用レバー、66e…支点、67…コイルスプリング、68…取付用プレート、69…目隠しプレート
70…ボールリセット装置、71…ボールリセット用モーター、72…ギア列、73…トルクリミッター、74…ボールネジ、75…チェンジナット、76…ボール押出しロッド、76a…センサードグ、77…ホームセンサー、78…リミットセンサー、79…取付用フレーム部材
80…制御部、81…ゲーム制御部、81a…設定部、81b…判定部、81c…支払い部、81d…演算部
82…駆動系制御部、83…ルーレット体制御部、84…ボールリリース制御部、85…ボールリセット制御部、86…表示制御部、87…サウンド制御部、88…照明制御部
90…記憶部、91…ゲームプログラム、92…ベットデータ、93…参考情報、94…ペイアウト率データ
100…ゲーム装置、200-N…ステーション機、201…筐体、203…ゲームテーブル表示部、205…操作部、300…マスター機、500…サイドモニター、SB…スタンバイ位置
501…ボールブロッカー、510…上流ボールブロッカー、512…(上流ボールブロッカーの)ガイド面、514…(上流ボールブロッカーの)尾根、520…下流ボールブロッカー、522…(下流ボールブロッカーの)ガイド面、524…(下流ボールブロッカーの)尾根
F…ボール落下ゾーン、L…入賞ライン
X…大ルーレット体51Aの外径、Y…ルーレット体を起こした角度(ルーレット体の回転面と水平面とがなす角度)、Z…回転中心線
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Roulette lottery device, 2 ... Base, 6 ... Housing speaker, 7 ... Central projector, 8 ... Illumination device, 9 ... History display part 10 ... Support frame (support member), 11 ... Vertical frame, 12 ... Horizontal frame , 13 ... front and rear frame, 14 ... inclined frame 20 ... fixing member, 21 ... wheel rail base, 22 ... (plurality) bracket, 23 ... wheel rail (annular rail), 23f ... (forms wheel rail) arcuate fixing Members 24... Joints (joints of wheel rails) 25. Screws 26. Adjustment screws 27 27 output bearing members 28 ball-release device fixing frames 29 ball reset device fixing frames 30 rotations Member, 31 ... carriage, 31a ... base, 31b ... roller, 31c ... pin hole, 31d ... another pin hole, 32 ... annular rotation 32b ... Arc-shaped rotating member, 32c ... Through hole, 32d ... Other through hole, 33 ... Rotating shaft, 33a ... Pin, 33b ... Washer, 33c ... Sleeve, 34 ... Retaining pin, 35 ... Lubricating member, 36 ... Pin gear wheel 40 ... drive system, 41 ... roulette body drive motor (drive source), 41a ... output shaft, 42 ... sprocket (pin gear), 43 ... encoder 50 ... roulette component, 51 (51A, 51B, 51C) ... roulette Body (large roulette body 51A, medium roulette body 51B, small roulette body 51C) (rotating body for lottery), 52 ... ball pocket, 52a ... partition blade of 53 (ball pocket), 53 ... number display section, 54 ... ball circulation effect Illumination, 55 ... ball rail (ball guide member), 56 ... LED (light source), 57 ... fall-preventing guard, 58 ... bow Sensor, 59 (59A, 59B, 59C) ... ball (the ball for the large roulette body 51A, ball for medium roulette body 51B, the ball for the small roulette body 51C)
60 ... ball release device, 61 ... solenoid, 61a ... plunger, 62 ... solenoid sensor, 63 ... roller, 64 ... release sensor, 65 ... set sensor, 66a ... roller support lever, 66b ... fulcrum, 66c ... link, 66d ... Transmission lever, 66e ... fulcrum, 67 ... coil spring, 68 ... mounting plate, 69 ... blindfold plate 70 ... ball reset device, 71 ... ball reset motor, 72 ... gear train, 73 ... torque limiter, 74 ... ball screw, 75 ... Change nut, 76 ... Ball push rod, 76a ... Sensor dog, 77 ... Home sensor, 78 ... Limit sensor, 79 ... Mounting frame member 80 ... Control unit, 81 ... Game control unit, 81a ... Setting unit, 81b ... Determination Part, 81c ... payment part, 81d ... calculation part DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 2 ... Drive system control part, 83 ... Roulette body control part, 84 ... Ball release control part, 85 ... Ball reset control part, 86 ... Display control part, 87 ... Sound control part, 88 ... Illumination control part 90 ... Memory | storage part, 91 ... Game program, 92 ... Bet data, 93 ... Reference information, 94 ... Payout rate data 100 ... Game device, 200-N ... Station machine, 201 ... Housing, 203 ... Game table display unit, 205 ... Operation unit, 300 ... Master machine, 500 ... Side monitor, SB ... Standby position 501 ... Ball blocker, 510 ... Upstream ball blocker, 512 ... Guide surface (upstream ball blocker), 514 ... Ridge (upstream ball blocker), 520 ... Downstream ball blocker 522 ... (downstream ball blocker) guide surface, 524 ... (downstream ball block) Car ridge F ... ball drop zone, L ... winning line X ... outer diameter of large roulette body 51A, Y ... angle at which roulette body is raised (angle formed by rotation surface of roulette body and horizontal plane), Z ... center of rotation line

Claims (10)

  1.  抽選用のボールを用いたゲーム装置であって、
     前記ボールが入り込む複数のボールポケットが、複数の仕切り羽根で仕切られて環状に配置されており、該ボールポケットの回転面が起こされた状態で回転中心線上に回転可能に保持された抽選用回転体と、
     前記抽選用回転体を回転させる駆動源と、
     前記ボールを振り子運動させながら、前記ボールポケットのいずれかに入るように案内するボールガイド部材と、
     該ボールガイド部材に形成され、当該ボールガイド部材上を運動している前記ボールに対して前記ボールポケットから離間する方向への分力を与えるガイド面を有するボールブロッカーと、
    を有することを特徴とするゲーム装置。
    A game device using a lottery ball,
    A plurality of ball pockets into which the balls enter are partitioned by a plurality of partition blades and arranged in an annular shape, and a lottery rotation that is rotatably held on a rotation center line with the rotation surface of the ball pockets raised Body,
    A drive source for rotating the lottery rotator;
    A ball guide member that guides the ball into any of the ball pockets while pendulum movement;
    A ball blocker having a guide surface which is formed on the ball guide member and applies a component force in a direction away from the ball pocket to the ball moving on the ball guide member;
    A game apparatus comprising:
  2.  前記ボールガイド部材のうち前記ボールが最下点となる位置を中心とした領域に、当該ボールガイド部材から前記ボールが前記ボールポケットへと入り込むのを許容するボール落下ゾーンが形成されており、前記ボールブロッカーは、該ボール落下ゾーンよりも前記仕切り羽根の送り方向下流側に設けられた下流ボールブロッカーを含む、請求項1に記載のゲーム装置。 A ball dropping zone that allows the ball to enter the ball pocket from the ball guide member is formed in an area centered on a position where the ball is the lowest point of the ball guide member, The game device according to claim 1, wherein the ball blocker includes a downstream ball blocker provided downstream of the ball drop zone in the feeding direction of the partition blade.
  3.  前記下流ボールブロッカーのガイド面の斜度が、前記仕切り羽根の送り方向に沿って漸増する、請求項2に記載のゲーム装置。 The game device according to claim 2, wherein the slope of the guide surface of the downstream ball blocker gradually increases along the feeding direction of the partition blades.
  4.  前記仕切り羽根の送り方向に沿って前記下流ボールブロッカーの高さが漸増する、請求項2に記載のゲーム装置。 The game device according to claim 2, wherein a height of the downstream ball blocker gradually increases along a feeding direction of the partition blades.
  5.  前記仕切り羽根の送り方向に沿って前記下流ボールブロッカーの尾根が前記ボールポケットから離れて手前側に迫り出す、請求項2に記載のゲーム装置。 3. The game device according to claim 2, wherein the ridge of the downstream ball blocker moves away from the ball pocket and protrudes toward the front side along the feeding direction of the partition blade.
  6.  前記ボールブロッカーは、前記ボール落下ゾーンよりも前記仕切り羽根の送り方向上流側に設けられた上流ボールブロッカーをさらに含む、請求項2に記載のゲーム装置。 The game apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the ball blocker further includes an upstream ball blocker provided upstream of the ball drop zone in the feeding direction of the partition blade.
  7.  前記仕切り羽根の送り方向に対する前記下流ボールブロッカーの幅が、前記上流ブロッカーの幅よりも広い、請求項6に記載のゲーム装置。 The game apparatus according to claim 6, wherein a width of the downstream ball blocker with respect to a feeding direction of the partition blade is wider than a width of the upstream blocker.
  8.  前記下流ボールブロッカーは、当該下流ボールブロッカーのガイド面に接触しまたは該ガイド面に乗り上げた前記ボールが前記仕切り羽根に接触しうる位置に設けられている、請求項2に記載のゲーム装置。 The game apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the downstream ball blocker is provided at a position where the ball comes into contact with the guide surface of the downstream ball blocker or the ball that rides on the guide surface can contact the partition blade.
  9.  互いに径の異なる複数の前記抽選用回転体が、共通の回転中心線上に回転可能に保持された構成である、請求項1から8のいずれか一項に記載のゲーム装置。 The game device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein a plurality of lottery rotators having different diameters are rotatably held on a common rotation center line.
  10.  前記ボールガイド部材は、当該ゲーム装置の遊戯者側に向けて拡径するテーパー形状であり、尚かつ、前記ボールを前記ボールポケットに近付かせる傾斜を有して配置されている、請求項9に記載のゲーム装置。 The ball guide member has a tapered shape that expands toward the player side of the game apparatus, and is disposed with an inclination that causes the ball to approach the ball pocket. The game device described.
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