JP2001129201A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pachinko game machine being economical during the change of the kind of machine and capable of reducing wastes by making only a game board replaceable in a cartridge fashion. SOLUTION: A display 30 which is located, at least during use, on the surface of a playing area Y on a game board 10, is free to be attached to and removed from the back of the game board 10 and is freely rotationally locked to a three-way frame 50 which constitutes a frame body.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a ball-and-ball game machine, and more particularly, to a technology for enabling the continuous use of used parts.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, in a ball-and-ball game machine, a TFT (liquid crystal monitor) is mainly used as a variable symbol display means on a game area surface on a game board surface. In addition, game-related components other than the TFT, such as nails, windmills, outer rails, inner rails, ordinary prize holes, large prize holes, and display devices, include game-related components disposed on the game area surface on the game board surface. , A center role, etc., which have almost similar functions in most models, and use positions are also almost similar.

Depending on the model, the design of the surface of the game board and the illustration etc. are appropriately changed along with the game characteristics according to the concept of the model, so that the image is characterized differently for each model, and the characteristics with other models are compared. Differentiation is being pursued.

[0004]

However, as such,
Even when the model of the ball-and-ball game machine changes, the game-related parts have almost the same function, and even though the use position is almost the same, the game board was changed when changing to the new model When trying to make a model, it was necessary to replace not only the game board but also almost all of the game-related parts.

[0005] For this reason, in pachinko parlors, there is a problem that a large investment is required every time a model is changed, which causes a large economic burden, and that when an old model is discarded, a large amount of waste is generated. In particular, since a liquid crystal monitor itself is expensive, there has been a high demand for a technology capable of continuously using a previous model even if the model is changed.

Accordingly, the present invention provides a ball-and-ball game machine which is economical and can suppress the generation of waste when the model is changed by making only the game board replaceable in a cartridge type. The purpose is to do.

[0007]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and firstly, a ball-and-ball game machine, wherein the ball-and-game machine is used at least. In the state, at least part of the game-related component (30, 30) is located on the game area (Y) plane on the game board (10) plane.
40), wherein the game-related parts constitute a frame disposed on the back surface of the game board (10) (50, 20).
And is detachable from the game board (10).

[0008] In the ball game machine of the first configuration,
The ball game machine has a game-related component (30, 40) at least partially located in a game area (Y) plane on a game board (10) plane at least in a use state, and Related parts are attached to a frame structure (50, 20) constituting a frame disposed on the back surface of the game board (10),
And since it is detachable from the game board (10),
The game board (10) is used in a state in which the game-related parts are left in the main body of the ball game machine (1), that is, without removing the game-related parts from the main body of the ball game machine (1). The game board (10) can be detached from the main body of the machine (1), and the gaming board (10) can be easily replaced. Also,
Since the game-related parts can be diverted, it is economical and the generation of waste can be suppressed.

Secondly, in the first configuration, the frame structure is a game board holder (50) for supporting at least a part of the outer periphery of the game board (10). The related parts are rotatably attached to the game board holder (50). Thirdly, in the first or second configuration, the frame component is a back mechanism board (2) mainly having a function related to frame control.
0). In the ball game machine of the second or third configuration, since the frame structure is the game board holder (50) or the back mechanism board (20), it can be integrated with the game-related parts. Therefore, it is possible to improve the assemblability, manage parts, and improve space efficiency.

Fourthly, in the first, second or third configuration, at least one of the game-related components has a variable symbol display means (3) capable of variably displaying one or a plurality of symbols.
0). In the ball game machine of the fourth configuration, the relatively expensive liquid crystal monitor can be continuously used even if the model is changed, so that it is economical and wasteful. Generation can be suppressed.

Fifth, the first or second or third or fourth
, At least one of the game-related components is a variable winning means (40) that can be changed between a closed state disadvantageous to the player and an open state advantageous to the player. In the ball game machine having the fifth configuration, the variable prize winning means (40), which is functionally substantially constant, can continue to be used as it is even if the model is changed. Thus, the generation of waste can be suppressed.

[0012]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a ball game machine 1 according to the present invention has a display provided with a game board 10, a back mechanism board (frame structure) 20, and a display device such as a liquid crystal represented by a TFT. (Variable symbol display means, game-related parts) 30, a large winning opening device (variable winning means) 40, and the like.

As shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 3, the game board 10 is formed in a flat plate shape by a wooden board (plywood), and a game area Y is set on a front surface side. In addition, an opening window 12 is formed at a predetermined portion substantially at the center of the game board 10 so that the screen of the display 30 is exposed on the surface of the game area Y side. Then, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 10 is mounted in a detachable cartridge type on a mounting portion 52 of a three-sided frame 50 which is opened in substantially the same outer shape as the game board 10. The three-way frame 50 functions as a game board holder that supports at least a part of the outer circumference of the game board.

The back mechanism panel 20 is generally formed of a resin, has a ball tank 22 and a dispensing device 24 attached thereto, and is rotatably supported by the three-way frame 50. The back mechanism board 20 is for controlling a so-called frame as a configuration obtained by removing the gaming board 10 from the ball game machine 1. Further, at the substantially central portion of the back mechanism panel 20,
The display 30 is pivotally supported.

As shown in FIG. 2, the display 30 has a T
Display body 3 as a liquid crystal display device represented by FT
2, an arm 34 and a hook portion 36. That is,
1 including a display main body 32, an arm 34, and a hook portion 36
It is configured as one display unit. The display body 3
2 is provided at a position corresponding to the opening window 12 of the game board 10 with the liquid crystal screen facing the game board 10 side. The display main body 32 is fixed to the distal end of an arm 34, and the base end of the arm 34 is pivotally supported by the three-way frame 50 via a hinge 54. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 3, the indicator 30 is rotatable about the hinge 54, so that it can be freely changed between the use state shown in FIG. 2 and the detached state shown in FIG.

The tip of the display main body 32 has
As shown in FIG. 2, the hook portion 36 is formed, and the screw 38 is screwed into the game board 10 by passing through the inside of the hook portion 36 in a use state, so that the display main body 32 and the game The board 10 can be completely integrated. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the display main body 32 and the opening window 12 of the game board 10 from shifting, and to prevent the liquid crystal screen from being chipped.

The special winning opening device (variable winning means) 40
As shown in FIG. 1, related parts are assembled into a resin main body to form a unit.
By opening and closing 2, a predetermined amount of bullets can be won.

Next, the operation and effect of this embodiment will be described. First, in the use state, as shown in FIG. 2, the display 30 is rotated toward the game board 10, and the game board 10 is screwed inside the hook portion 36.
By screwing 8, the display main body 32 and the game board 10 can be completely integrated. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the display main body 32 and the opening window 12 of the game board 10 from shifting, and to prevent the liquid crystal screen from being chipped. Therefore, the liquid crystal screen of the display main body 32 is connected to the game board 1 through the opening window 12.
0 can be displayed on the surface of the game area Y, and the player can suitably check the fluctuating symbol.

In the case of changing the game board 10 to a modified ball game machine 1 when changing to a new model, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3, the screw 38 is removed, and as shown in FIG. for that reason,
The display 30 is detached from the game board 10 so that the removal of the game board 10 can be prevented. Then, the stopper 56 of the game board 10 is removed from the state, and the game board 10 is pulled out from the mounting portion 52 of the three-sided frame 50 as shown in FIG.

Subsequently, the gaming board 1 corresponding to a new model.
0 is inserted into the mounting portion 52 of the three-way frame 50 and fixed by the stopper 56. Further, the display unit 30 is rotated toward the game board 10 to make contact therewith, and
By screwing a screw 38 into the display body 3
2 and the game board 10 are completely integrated, and a new ball game machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 is used.

For this reason, the game board 10 is formed by a simple operation.
The display 30 and the other frame components can be continuously used by simply exchanging them, and the ball game machine 1 corresponding to the new model can be provided without any hindrance in the game. .

As described above, according to the present embodiment, at least the display device 30 located in the use state on the game area Y on the game board 10 can be detached from the back of the game board 10. In addition, since the display 30 is rotatably locked to the three-sided frame 50, the display 3
Game board 1 in a state where 0 is left on the ball game machine 1 body side
0 can be separated from the main body of the ball game machine 1 and the game board 10 can be replaced.

Further, since the game board 10 is configured to be freely replaceable in the form of a cartridge with respect to the main body of the ball game machine 1, only the game board 10 needs to be replaced when the model is changed. It is economical because it is not necessary to replace the entire machine 1 and only the game board 10 needs to be discarded, so that the generation of waste can be suppressed.

Further, since the display 30 can be integrated with the three-sided frame 50 and assembled, it is possible to improve the assemblability, manage parts, and improve the space efficiency.

In addition, even if a relatively expensive liquid crystal monitor is changed, it is possible to continue to use the previous liquid crystal monitor as it is, thereby making it economical.

The present invention is not limited only to the configuration of the above-described embodiment, and various embodiments are possible. For example, in the present embodiment, the display device 30 as a game-related component is configured to be locked to the three-way frame 50 as a frame structure for rotatably locking, but is not limited thereto. As shown in (1), it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which it is integrally fixed to the back mechanism panel 20. That is, in this case, the display main body 32 as a game-related part is attached to the front side of the back mechanism panel 20. Even with this configuration, the display main body 32 is changed when the model is changed as in the above-described embodiment. Since there is no need to replace 32, it is economical, and the generation of waste can be suppressed.

In the present embodiment, the display unit 3 is used as a game-related part at least part of which is located at least in the game area Y on the game board 10 in the use state.
Although an example of 0 is shown, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, a game board 10 at least in a use state, such as a windmill, an outer rail, an inner rail, a normal winning opening, a large winning opening, a center role, etc. All of them are located if they are located on the game area Y plane on the plane. For example, the special winning opening device 40 as the variable winning means may be rotatable on the three-way frame 50 or may be attached to the back mechanism board 20, as in the above embodiment. The display main body 32 of the display 30 may be a display device other than the liquid crystal display device.

[0028]

According to the ball game machine according to the first aspect of the present invention, when the ball game machine is at least in use, it is positioned on the game area (Y) on the game board (10). Game-related parts (30, 4) at least part of which are located
0), the game-related parts are attached to a frame structure (50, 20) constituting a frame disposed on the back surface of the game board (10), and are attached to and detached from the game board (10). Since the game-related parts are left free on the main body of the ball game machine (1), that is, without removing the game-related parts from the main body of the ball game machine (1), the game board is free. (1
0) can be detached from the ball game machine (1) main body, and the gaming board (10) can be easily replaced. In addition, since the game-related parts can be diverted, it is economical and the generation of waste can be suppressed.

[0029] In particular, according to the ball game machine of the second or third aspect, the frame structure is such that the game board holder (50) or the back of the game board holding at least a part of the outer periphery of the game board. Since it is a mechanical panel (20), it can be assembled integrally with the game-related parts, so that the assemblability can be improved.
Parts management and space efficiency can be improved.

According to the ball game machine of the fourth aspect, at least one of the game-related parts has a variable symbol display means (3) capable of variably displaying one or a plurality of symbols.
0), the relatively expensive liquid crystal monitor can be used as it is even if the model is changed, so that it is economical and the generation of waste can be suppressed. Becomes

[0031] In addition, in particular, according to the bullet game machine of claim 5, at least one of the game-related parts is variable so as to be changeable between a closed state disadvantageous to the player and an open state advantageous to the player. Since it is a formula prize winning means (40), the variable prize winning means (40) which is functionally substantially constant can be used as it is even if the model is changed.
It is economical and makes it possible to suppress the generation of waste.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a configuration of a ball game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which a game board and a display main body are integrated.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing a state where the display main body is detached from the game board.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing a state in which the game board is removed from the three-way frame.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing a state in which the display main body is fixed to a back mechanism panel.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Ball game machine 10 Game board 20 Back mechanism board 30 Display 40 Big winning opening device 50 Three-sided frame Y Gaming area

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A ball game machine, wherein at least a part of the ball game machine is located in a game area (Y) plane on a game board (10) plane in a use state. Related components (30, 40), wherein the game-related components are attached to a frame structure (50, 20) constituting a frame disposed on the back surface of the game board (10), and A ball game machine characterized by being detachable from (10). 2. The frame structure includes the game board (10).
Game board holder (50) for supporting at least a part of the outer periphery of the game board
The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the game-related parts are rotatably mounted on the game board holder (50). 3. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the frame structure is a back mechanism board (20) mainly having a function related to frame control. 4. At least one of the game-related parts,
4. A variable symbol display means (30) capable of variable display of one or a plurality of symbols.
The ball-and-ball game machine described in 1. 5. At least one of the game-related parts,
The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the ball game machine is a variable prize means that can be changed between a closed state disadvantageous to the player and an open state advantageous to the player.