JP2000116926A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable a Pachinko machine, etc., with a light emitting means to securely transmit information without impairing the function of the light emitting means and suppress lowering of appearance quality and workability. SOLUTION: This Pachinko machine 1 is equipped with an outer frame 2 and a front frame 3 whose front inside circumference is openably equipped with a glass door frame 4 with a pair of front and rear glass plates. A game board 5 is detachably mounted on the backside of the front frame 3. An ordinary prize winning port 6, a variable prize winning device 7, a working port 8, a variable display device 9, etc., are equipped on the front face of the game board 5 as well as a lamp 18, etc. A display member 21 displaying prescribed information is equipped at least on a position corresponding to the lamp 18.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as shown in FIG. 5, a game machine (for example, a pachinko machine 71) has a game board 72, and the game board 72 is provided with various patterns and patterns on a wooden board. It is constituted by attaching the applied cell plate. In such a game board, in addition to a large number of nails (not shown) being implanted, various attachment members called "accessories" are provided.

[0003] Among them, a symbol operating port 73 and a normal winning port 7
The player pays special attention to a special feature display device (variable display device) 76 and the like having a winning opening such as 4 or a large winning opening 75 of a variable winning device. Pachinko machine 7 as described above
In 1, the variable display device 76 starts displaying symbols in a variable manner on the basis of, for example, winning of a game ball in the symbol operation port 73. Further, a stop symbol corresponding to the game situation is selected from the big hit symbol, the off-reach symbol, and the off symbol, and the variable display is stopped at the selected stop symbol. Then, when stopping at the big hit symbol, the variable winning device is switched so as to be in an advantageous state (big hit state) for the player. More specifically, the player can acquire a large amount of prize balls by opening the special winning opening 75 or the like.

On the game board 72, decoration members such as a windmill 77, a lamp windmill 78, and lamps 79, 80, 81 are provided. In particular, the lamp windmill 78 and the lamp 79 ~
81 has a role of notifying that the symbol on the variable display device 76 is changing, that a reach state is occurring, that a big hit state is occurring, and the like. Further, it also has a role of notifying a clogged ball or the like and a notification of payout of a prize ball. Therefore, the lamps 79 to 81 and the like can be said to be indispensable members for the pachinko machine 71.

[0005] In recent years, due to the diversification of services on the game hall side or the complexity of the game contents, various information such as service contents for the game hall side and explanations of the game contents of the pachinko machine 71 have been given. Can be seen in which a display member 82 is described. As the display of the service contents for the game hall, for example, a display of "unlimited" indicating that the continuous game is possible as it is with the paid-out prize ball, or permission / inhibition of the continuous game in accordance with the jackpot symbol Display indicating permission (for example, "3" or "7")
(A display indicating that it is necessary to exchange for a prize if the symbol has reached the jackpot state and the other symbols have reached the jackpot state). In addition, as a game content explanation of the pachinko machine 71, for example, when a big hit state occurs in an odd symbol, the game enters a probability change mode (a mode in which the jackpot probability is increased until the next big hit state occurs), and the even symbol has a big hit state. If it does, it will be described that the mode is switched to the normal mode, or that if the same symbols are aligned, it is necessary to make a right-handed operation.

A display member 82 for displaying such various kinds of information is generally provided between a pair of front and rear glass plates on the lower front side of the game board 72.

[0007]

However, in the above-mentioned prior art, the following problems may occur. That is, when the display member 82 is provided, the projection of the lamp 81 provided below is blocked by the presence of the display member 82. As a result, the function of the lamp 81 cannot be sufficiently exerted, and the significance of providing the lamp 81 may be lost.

On the other hand, the display member 82 may be made of extremely thin paper or film. However, in this case, since the display member 82 is likely to bend, it is difficult (or impossible) to provide the display member 82 in a state of standing properly between the pair of front and rear glass plates (there is a gap of about 5 to 10 mm). Becomes If the display member 82 is provided as it is, the appearance quality will be significantly impaired.

It is also conceivable to attach the thin display member 82 to the front glass plate with an adhesive or the like. However, in this case, it takes time and effort to paste, and if you try to change the display contents,
The display member 82 once attached must be peeled off. For this reason, a considerable amount of time is required for attaching and detaching work, and it is difficult to be practical.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and an object thereof is to provide a game machine such as a pachinko machine provided with a light emitting means, which can reliably transmit information without impairing the function of the light emitting means. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of transmitting information and suppressing defects such as a decrease in appearance quality and workability.

[0011]

In order to achieve the above object, according to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game board provided with a light emitting means, and a transparent cover member provided on a front side of the game board. A game machine having a fixed shape and a light-transmitting property between the game board and the cover member, at least in a portion corresponding to the light emitting means, and a display for displaying information. The gist is that members are provided.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the gist is that the information is information relating to a game.

(Operation) According to the gaming machine of the first aspect of the present invention, the light emitting means provided on the game board allows
Light is emitted as appropriate.

Further, a display member is provided between the game board and a transparent cover member provided on the front side of the game board. Information is displayed on this display member, and the player can play a game after understanding the contents of the information.

In the present invention, the display member is provided at least at a portion corresponding to the light-emitting means.
Since the display member has a light-transmitting property, light emitted from the light emitting means can be recognized by the player. Further, since the display member has a fixed form, the display member is provided between the game board and the cover member in an orderly manner without impairing the original form.

Further, according to the second aspect of the present invention,
In addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1, since the information is information relating to a game, the player can surely grasp the information relating to the game.

[0017]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment in which a gaming machine according to the present invention is embodied as a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a "pachinko machine") will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 has an outer frame 2 and a front frame 3, and a glass door having a transparent glass plate attached to a front inner periphery of the front frame 3. The frame 4 is provided to be freely opened and closed. In the present embodiment, two glass plates are attached to the front and rear of the glass door frame 4 at a predetermined interval (for example, about 5 mm to 10 mm) (the front glass plate forms a cover member). ing).

The rear side of the front frame 3 (behind the glass door frame 4,
A middle plate (not shown) is provided in the outer frame 2), and the game board 5 is detachably mounted on the middle plate. On the front surface of the game board 5, a normal winning port 6, a variable winning device 7, an operating port 8, a variable display device 9, an inner rail 10A, an outer rail 10B and the like are arranged. Here, the inner rail 10A and the outer rail 10B are guide members for guiding the game balls B fired by the game ball firing device U to the upper portion of the game board 5. Also, on the front frame 3,
An upper tray 12 and a lower tray 13 are provided as trays when a premium ball is paid out.

The variable display device 9 includes a liquid crystal display (L)
CD). On the display screen, three display columns of a left symbol column, a middle symbol column, and a right symbol column are displayed. Each symbol row is composed of multiple symbols,
These symbols are scrolled for each symbol row and displayed on the display screen.

The variable winning device 7 is normally in a state in which the game ball B cannot win or in a state in which it is difficult to win. More specifically, the symbol of the variable display device 9 disposed at the center of the game board 5 fluctuates randomly based on the winning of the game ball B to the operating port 8. Then, on condition that the stopped symbols are a specific combination, the special winning opening of the variable winning device 7 is opened for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times so that the gaming ball B is in a state where it is easy to win (big hit state). It is configured.

The game ball B fired by the game ball launching device U is guided to the upper portion of the game board 5 and then the game board 5
Fall along the surface. At this time, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the upper tray 12 (in some cases, the lower tray 13) based on the gaming balls B winning in the general winning opening 6, the variable winning device 7, and the operating opening 8. It has become.

The gaming board 5 is provided with various decorative members such as a windmill 14, a lamp windmill 15, and lamps 16, 17, and 18. The lamp windmill 15 and the lamp 18 are turned on or blinked while the symbols on the variable display device 9 are changing, during the reach state, during the big hit state, and the like. Further, the lamp 16
Lights when the ball is clogged or the like, and the lamp 17 lights when the premium ball is paid out.

In the present embodiment, the display member 2 is provided below the glass door frame 4 between a pair of front and rear glass plates.
1 is equipped. The display member 21 is for displaying various kinds of information such as service contents for the game arcade and explanation of the game contents of the pachinko machine 1. As the display of the service contents for the game hall, for example, a display of "unlimited" indicating that the continuous game is possible as it is with the paid-out prize ball, or permission / inhibition of the continuous game in accordance with the jackpot symbol Indication indicating permission (for example, if the symbol "3" or "7" hits the jackpot, the game can be continued, and if the symbol hits the other symbols, it must be replaced with a prize. Display) and the like. Also, as a description of the game contents of the pachinko machine 1, for example, when a big hit state occurs in an odd symbol, the game enters a positive change mode (a mode in which the jackpot probability is increased until the next big hit state occurs), and the even number pattern becomes a big hit state. If it does, it will be described that the mode is switched to the normal mode, or that if the same symbols are aligned, it is necessary to make a right-handed operation.

As shown in FIG. 2, the display member 21 is provided in a state of being in contact with the reinforcing portion 22 having a light transmitting property and a fixed shape, and having a light transmitting property and a flexible property. And a display unit 23 for displaying the information. The display section 23 is attached to a front surface of the reinforcing section 22 and is attached to a not-shown attachment means (for example, a clip, a stapler, a double-sided tape, an adhesive, or the like).
3 may be used as long as it is attached).

The reinforcing portion 22 is made of, for example, a thermoplastic resin material having transparency (light transmission) such as acrylic, and has a predetermined thickness (for example, 0.1 mm to 10 mm, preferably 0.5 mm to 5 mm, more preferably Is 0.8mm ~
3 mm). Therefore, even when the display member 21 is set between the glass plates, the shape of the display member 21 is maintained without bending (formality). In addition, the reinforcing portion 22 is formed with innumerable small through-holes 24 to promote light transmission.

The display section 23 is made of a material having flexibility and a certain degree of translucency, such as thin paper. The predetermined information is described on the surface of the display unit 23 by printing.

Next, the operation and effect of this embodiment will be described.

In this embodiment, predetermined information is displayed on the display member 21, and the player can play a game after understanding the contents of the information. For example, if the information is information relating to a game, the player can play the game after surely grasping the information relating to the game, so that a disadvantage to the player due to an incorrect game operation is minimized. Is done.

In the present embodiment, the display member 21 is provided at a position corresponding to the lamp 18, but since the display member 21 is translucent, light emitted from the lamp 18 is emitted. Can be recognized by the player. Therefore, the function of the lamp 18 can be sufficiently exhibited,
The significance of providing the lamp 18 is not lost.

Further, since the display member 21 has a fixed shape, it is provided between glass plates in an orderly manner without impairing the original form. As a result, the display member 2
It is possible to reliably prevent the appearance quality from deteriorating due to the flexure of 1.

Further, the display member 21 is provided in a state of being in contact with the reinforcing portion 22 having a light-transmitting and regular shape and having a fixed shape, and has a light-transmitting property and flexibility. And a display section 23 for displaying information. Therefore, the above-described operation and effect that the function of the lamp 18 can be sufficiently exerted is reliably achieved.

In particular, since the reinforcing section 22 is made of a transparent material and the display section 23 is made of thin paper through which light can easily pass, the light can be visually recognized without fail.

At the same time, the reinforcing portion 22 has a large number of through holes 24.
Is formed, so that light can pass more easily, and the certainty of the above-mentioned operation and effect is increased.

In addition, the display section 23 is provided detachably with respect to the reinforcing section 22. For this reason, when the display information is to be changed, it is only necessary to replace the display unit 23, and the replacement is not troublesome. As a result, workability is not reduced.

The display section 23 is made of a flexible material such as paper. Therefore, while being suitable for mass production, predetermined information can be easily printed. In other words, a large amount of printing can be performed using a commercially available printing machine. As a result, cost can be reduced.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the description of the above-described embodiment, and therefore may be carried out as follows, for example, without departing from the spirit of the invention.

(A) In the above embodiment, the display unit 23
Is attached to the reinforcing portion 22 by using an attachment means (not shown) separately, but the attachment means may not be provided. For example, as shown in FIG.
A holding portion 32 having a U-shape may be integrally provided on the side of the display portion 23, and the display portion 23 may be accommodated in the holding portion 32, thereby forming the display member 33.

As shown in FIG. 4, a holding means 42 is formed integrally with a part (upper part in the figure) of the reinforcing portion 41, and the display section 23 is held by the holding means 42. The display member 43 may be held by this. With the above configuration, the display unit 23
The attachment / detachment becomes very easy, and the workability at the time of replacement or the like can be dramatically improved.

(B) The display section 23 may be attached to the rear side of the reinforcing section 22.

(C) In the above embodiment, the display member 21
Is constituted by the reinforcing portion 22 and the display portion 23, but may be constituted by one member or three or more members.

(D) The material forming the display member 21 is not limited to those exemplified in the above embodiment. For example, other materials that can form the reinforcing portion 22 include translucent and fixed-form heat such as polyolefins such as polyethylene and polypropylene, polyesters such as PET and PBT, and ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer). Including plastic resin,
A thermosetting resin, glass, or the like can be used. Also,
Other materials that can constitute the display unit 23 include films,
In addition to sheets, cloths, and the like, foils and the like having porosity can be used.

Further, a display member may be formed by directly printing the reinforcing portion.

(E) In the above embodiment, a large number of through holes 24 are provided in the reinforcing portion 22. However, a configuration in which the through holes 24 are not provided may be adopted.

Further, a concave portion may be formed instead of the through hole 24. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to secure the translucency and to improve the strength of the reinforcing portion 22 (ensure the fixed shape).

Further, the reinforcing portion may be formed in a frame shape. That is, it is sufficient that at least one side portion is reinforced and has a regular shape as a whole.

(F) In the above embodiment, the glass door frame 4
Display member 21 between the pair of front and rear glass plates
Is provided, but it may be provided between the rear glass plate and the game board 5. Further, the present invention can also be embodied in a pachinko machine having a single glass plate. Furthermore, it is possible to provide not only the lower part of the glass door frame 4 but also an upper part or a side part as long as it does not hinder the game.

(G) The present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine of a type different from the above embodiment. Therefore, the present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine without the variable display device 9 or the like, or a pachinko machine having another accessory. The present invention is also applicable to gaming machines other than pachinko machines, such as sparrow balls, arrangement balls, slot machines, and the like.

(H) Although not described in the above embodiment, the display member 21 may be colored. With this configuration, the display member 21 functions as a lamp cover, for example, without coloring the lamp 18. Therefore, the player can visually recognize the colored light through the display member 21, and can improve the interest at low cost.

(I) As the light-emitting means, a laser beam, a light-emitting paint, a phosphor, or the like can be used in addition to the lamp 18 described above.

The technical ideas that are not described in the claims but can be grasped from the above embodiment will be described below.

(1) In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 and 2, the display member has a light-transmitting and fixed-form reinforcing portion, and a display member in contact with or in proximity to the reinforcing portion. A game machine, comprising: a display portion which is provided, has translucency and flexibility, and displays information.

(2) The gaming machine according to the above (1), wherein the reinforcing portion is formed of a transparent material.

(3) The gaming machine according to the above (1) or (2), wherein the reinforcing portion has at least one of a through hole and a recess.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of the additional remarks (1) to (3), the display section is provided detachably with respect to the reinforcing section.

(5) The gaming machine according to the above (4), further comprising holding means for holding the display portion in contact with or in proximity to the reinforcing portion. .

(6) Claims 1 and 2 and the above additional notes (1) to
(5) In the gaming machine according to (5), the display member is colored.

[0058]

As described in detail above, according to the present invention,
In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine provided with a light emitting means, information can be reliably transmitted without impairing the function of the light emitting means,
Moreover, there is an excellent effect that defects such as a decrease in appearance quality and a decrease in workability can be suppressed.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a pachinko machine according to one embodiment.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the pachinko machine.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a display member according to another embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a display member according to another embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a pachinko machine according to the related art.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine as a game machine, 5 ... Game board, 18 ... Lamp as light emitting means, 21, 33, 43 ... Display member,
22, 31, 41 ... reinforcement part, 23 ... display part, 24 ... through hole, B ... game ball.

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A game machine comprising: a game board provided with a light emitting means; and a transparent cover member provided on a front side of the game board, wherein at least a portion corresponding to the light emitting means is provided with a game. A gaming machine, comprising a display member having a fixed shape and a light-transmitting property and displaying information between a board and a cover member. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the information is information related to a game.