JP2001137434A - Game machine and game place - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine and a game place full of decorativeness capable of expressing a unified game theme or decorative image, strongly appealing to players and clearly indicating the merchandise image of the game machine. SOLUTION: Relating to this game machine attached to the island machine base (20) of the game place through a machine frame (1) by attaching a game panel provided with a game area (P) covered with a see-through window (3b) to the machine frame (1), a game machine front surface excluding projection members (5, 6 and 7) is turned to a smooth decoration surface, an integral decoration pattern is drawn on the game machine front surface including the surface of the game area (P) and the pattern of an unified image is expressed on the game machine.

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 ball game machine typified by a pachinko machine or a rotary type game machine typified by a slot machine, and a game arcade in which the game machine is installed.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Pachinko machines, pachislot machines, and the like installed in a game arcade are provided with a plurality of game machines mounted on both sides of an elongated game machine installation machine stand, which is an island that divides the game arcade, and a game island is provided. A player facing the gaming machine operates the gaming machine to play a game.

[0003] The basic structure of these gaming machines will be described taking a pachinko machine as an example. A gaming machine frame mounted on an island machine stand and a hinged mechanism attached to the machine frame to open and close the gaming machine. A so-called front frame to be held, a window frame body having a transparent window (usually a glass window is used) attached to the front frame so as to be freely opened and closed by a hinge mechanism and covering a game area of the game board, and a hinge to the front frame as well. The mechanism comprises an opening / closing panel which is freely openable and closable under the window frame body and has an upper ball tray, a ball firing device, and the like, and an operation handle, a lower ball tray, and the like, which are mounted below the open / close panel. 6-63233, JP-A-6-26035, JP-A-8-173612, JP
11-19307, JP-A-11-178998, etc.).

[0004] In the game area of the game board of the game machine, various accessories and illuminated members are attached, and a so-called cell picture is attached, and a theme picture suitable for a game method of the game machine is drawn. Lamps and other illuminating members are attached to the front of the machine frame or the periphery of the front frame (peripheral portion of the see-through game area), and cooperate with decorative patterns and various illuminating devices in the game area. By increasing the decoration effect of the machine and changing the lighting, the sound effect, combined with the sound effect, enhances the player's interest in the game and enhances the immersion effect on the game.

[0005] However, recently, since the size of the symbol display device comprising a liquid crystal display occupying the center of the game area has become larger, the area of the cell image on the game board has become relatively smaller, and the cell image has become more attractive to the player. The impact of the appeal is also getting smaller, making it difficult to appeal the game theme or decorative image to the player.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and has a rich decorative effect, can display a uniform game theme or decorative image, and can strongly appeal to a player. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine and a game arcade that can clearly show a product image of the gaming machine.

[0007]

According to the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine comprising: a game board having a game area covered by a see-through window;
In the gaming machine mounted on the island machine stand of the game arcade via the machine frame, the front of the remaining gaming machine excluding the protruding member is formed as a smooth decorative surface, and the decoration integrally formed on the front of the gaming machine including the gaming area surface. The feature is that the pattern is drawn and the pattern of the image unified on the gaming machine is displayed. As a result, a gaming machine which is rich in decorativeness and expresses a unified game theme and decorative image is provided, so that appeal to a player can be improved and a product image can be clearly asserted.

Further, the decorative surface is flat, and a transparent panel is detachably attached to the front of the machine frame so as to cover the machine frame, and the front surface of the transparent panel is a decorative surface. In addition, a transparent panel that can be illuminated from the back side of the transparent panel except for the game area portion increases the illumination effect. Further, a decorative surface having a curved surface or a decorative pattern having a three-dimensional pattern can enhance the impact of the decorative pattern.

A game arcade according to the present invention is a game arcade in which a plurality of game machines are provided on an island machine stand, each of the above-mentioned game machines is installed, and a unit of a plurality of game machines is provided on a decorative surface on the front of the game machines. A continuous pattern is drawn, and a uniform image is displayed for each unit. This makes it possible to clearly appeal to the player about the theme and image of the game or the image of the gaming machine, and it is possible to make the game space highly appealing.

[0010]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail based on the illustrated embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 1 is a front view of one embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a partial front view of a gaming island of one embodiment of the gaming facility of the present invention in which the gaming machine of FIG. 1 is installed. .

In FIG. 1, a square machine frame 1 is provided with a prepaid unit 2 for renting a game ball to a player, and the machine frame 1 and the prepaid unit 2 are mounted on an island machine base (described later). On the front of the machine casing 2, a flat transparent panel 3 is provided.
It can be freely opened and closed by the hinge mechanism 3a. In the upper central part of the transparent panel 3, there is formed a see-through window 3b through which a substantially circular game area P of a game board stored in the back can be seen, and various kinds of accessories, an electric decoration device, a symbol display device 4, and the like are installed. The game area P that has been set can be visually recognized. Gaming area P
Since various publicly-known objects, illumination devices, and the like can be used, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.
Further, it is preferable that a circular glass is attached to the transparent window 3b inside the transparent panel 3 to form a double structure.

The upper tray 5, the lower tray 6, and the operation handle 7 are mounted so as to protrude from the transparent panel 3. These are the protruding members according to the present invention. A light source (not shown) for illumination is built in the back side of the transparent panel 3 excluding the game area P. As this light source, a fluorescent lamp, a lamp, and a light emitting diode can be incorporated as needed. Note that the transparent panel 3 has a circular slit 3c for sound at a position corresponding to a built-in speaker (not shown).

In the above description, detailed illustrations and descriptions of the shapes, mechanisms, and functions of the transparent window 3b, the upper ball tray 5, the lower ball tray 6, the operation handle 7, the illumination light source of the transparent panel 3, and the like have been omitted. These are all design matters, and conventionally known techniques can be adopted. Note that the term “transparent” refers to a translucent panel that transmits light including translucent light.

In the gaming machine of the present invention, the theme of the game or the decorative image of the gaming machine is expressed integrally and continuously with the gaming area P on a portion of the surface of the transparent panel 3 other than the projecting members. It draws patterns (meaning all decorative designs, including designs, patterns or symbols).
In the present embodiment, when viewed from the front of the gaming machine, a pattern with a female and rose motif is drawn on the entire surface of the machine casing 2 including the gaming area P.

As described above, by displaying a pattern integrally with the game area on the flat decorative surface on the front of the gaming machine, it is possible to express a rich game with a uniform game theme or decorative image. Because it can do, it has a strong appeal to the player,
In addition, the product image of the gaming machine can be clearly asserted, and differentiation from other gaming machines can be achieved.

In the above-described embodiment, one transparent panel 3 has a flat decorative surface. In this case, the completed device becomes simple, and the illumination effect can be enhanced by incorporating an illumination light source.However, on the device structure, the transparent panel may be appropriately divided, for example, as in the conventional machine,
An opening / closing panel may be used as a see-through window for visually recognizing the game area and an upper ball tray, and the lower ball tray may be fixed to a machine frame.

When using a split panel on the front of the gaming machine,
If the drawn pattern is visually recognized as one, the effects of the present invention can be achieved, so that some mechanical unevenness of the divided panel is allowed.

When the entire surface of the machine frame is used as a decorative surface,
The exposed pattern is as if the gaming machine package (front cover)
Although it is a pattern, it is advantageous for product differentiation, but the decorative surface does not necessarily have to be the entire surface, and most surfaces including the game area function as a decorative surface, and it is sufficient if there is enough space to express a unified image .

Next, a description will be given of a game arcade in which a plurality of game machines of the present invention are provided on an island machine stand. In FIG. 2, gaming machines 11, 12, 13, and a pre-paid unit are integrated.
14 is attached to the mounting frame of the island machine stand 20 with the stand frame 21 interposed therebetween. Normally, the same type of gaming machines are arranged in units of 4, 8, or 16 units on the island machine unit, and therefore, in this embodiment, 4 units are used as units.

Here, in the game arcade of the present invention, the gaming machines 11, 12, 13 and 14 of the present invention are provided side by side, and as shown in the drawing, the pattern of the decorative surface of the gaming machines 11, 12, 13 and 14 is shown. A pattern of the same image (decorative motif, theme or game theme, image expressing story) is used as a single pattern for all four models, and a series of stories is displayed. Therefore, when the player enters the game hall, the player can visually recognize a large symbol as a whole, and because the player can visually recognize the story, the appeal becomes stronger, and at the same time, the player can enjoy the pattern of the gaming machine during the game. it can.

The unit number of gaming machines installed in the amusement arcade follows the conventional installation unit number as described above. However, the unit number is not limited to four, but may be two in accordance with the decorative motif, design or game theme, and story. A theme pattern can be expressed using one or more gaming machines as appropriate.

In the description of the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the smooth decorative surface on the front of the gaming machine is formed by a flat panel. A flat decorative surface can emphasize the sense of unity of the decorative pattern, but the smooth decorative surface on the front of the gaming machine does not necessarily have to be a flat surface, but rather a continuous smooth curved surface, for example, a squamous shape that rises toward the center. It is also possible to swell or dent a decorative surface or a spherical shape.

The decorative surface on the front of the gaming machine includes a game area,
Any decorative surface that can display the decorative pattern as a whole and integrally, and that can be visually recognized as an integral decorative pattern, may be any surface that does not impede the integrated visual recognition of the decorative pattern. Or it does not mean smoothness itself.
When the decorative surface is a curved surface, a subtle change can be given to the decorative pattern.

In the above description, what appears on the decorative surface is expressed as a decorative pattern, but this pattern naturally includes not only the shape but also the color change, and the colored pattern is also referred to in the present invention. Needless to say, it is an important element that composes the pattern, and in addition to the two-dimensional pattern, a pattern that is three-dimensionally raised on the decorative surface, or a pattern that is formed by three-dimensionally raising the decorative surface itself, etc. Included. When a three-dimensional pattern is used, the pattern can be more powerful.

In the above description, the present invention has been described by exemplifying a pachinko machine as a gaming machine.
It is apparent that the present invention can be applied not only to pachinko machines but also to spinning-type gaming machines such as pachislot machines.

[0027]

According to the present invention, a game board having a game area covered by a see-through window is mounted on a machine frame, and the projecting member is mounted on the island machine stand of the game arcade via the machine frame. The remaining front face of the gaming machine, except for the front face, is made a smooth decorative face, and an integrated decorative pattern is drawn on the front face of the gaming machine including the gaming area face, thereby displaying a pattern of a uniform image for the gaming machine. As a result, a gaming machine that is rich in decorativeness, displays a unified game theme and decorative image, provides a gaming machine that can appeal to a player, improves appealingness, and can clearly assert a product image.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of an embodiment of a gaming machine of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a partial front view of a game island according to one embodiment of the game arcade of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Machine frame 3 Transparent panel 3b Transparent window 5 Upper ball tray (projecting member) 6 Lower ball tray (projecting member) 7 Operation handle (projecting member) P Gaming area 11, 12, 13, 14

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A game machine having a game area covered by a see-through window is mounted on a machine frame, and the game machine mounted on an island machine stand of the game hall via the machine frame is a front face of a remaining game machine excluding a projecting member. A smooth decorative surface, and an integrated decorative pattern is drawn on the front of the gaming machine including the gaming area surface, thereby displaying a pattern of a uniform image for the gaming machine. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein said smooth decorative surface is formed by a plane. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein a transparent panel is detachably attached to a front surface of the machine frame so as to cover the machine frame, and the front surface of the transparent panel is a decorative surface. 4. The rear panel can illuminate a remaining area of the transparent panel other than the game area portion from a back surface.
A gaming machine according to claim 1. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein said smooth decorative surface is formed as a curved surface. 6. The decorative pattern according to claim 1, wherein said decorative pattern is a three-dimensional pattern.
The gaming machine according to 2, 3, 4 or 5. 7. In a game arcade where a plurality of gaming machines are provided on an island machine stand, the gaming machines according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 are installed, and A game arcade wherein a series of continuous patterns are drawn on the decorative surface, and a uniform image is displayed for each unit.