JP2002035228A - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a Pachinko machine clearly informing a player and clerk, or the like, of various information about the game rule and game state of the Pachinko machine and capable of avoiding a trouble, or the like, between them. SOLUTION: An information display seal 62 having a plurality of display sections 64A-64H about the game rule and the game state is arranged on the Pachinko machine front face of the machine 10, and the display sections 64A-64H a re selectively illuminated accordingly to the game state by a plurality of lamps arranged on a game board 34 in response to the display section 64A-64H. Even when the state of the Pachinko machine 10 is changed, the player and the clerk can easily grasp the state, and an inadvertent trouble, or the like, can be avoided.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pachinko machine, and more particularly to a status display of a pachinko machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a method of operating a hall (exchanging balls).
In, rules of business form, such as continuous game and ball exchange, regarding handling of prize balls obtained after the end of the main role, are determined depending on the design per hit in each hall. In addition, the clerk visually confirms the winning symbol between the time when the large role occurrence symbol is displayed and the time when the screen is switched to the large role demonstration screen, and instructs the player to exchange balls according to the rules.

[0003] However, in the former case, if there is no appropriate explanation of the business form from the clerk, the player may be confused by the judgment whether the continuous game is possible or the ball must be replaced. Also, in the latter case, there is an annoyance that the clerk must come close to the gaming table every time he plays a major role and check the design. In addition, if you miss the role
There is also a problem that it becomes difficult to understand the business handling after that, causing unfairness with other players.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In view of the above facts, the present invention clearly informs a player, a clerk, and the like of various information on the game rules and the game state of a pachinko machine,
It is an object of the present invention to provide a pachinko machine capable of easily recognizing game rules and the like, enabling a clerk to efficiently serve customers in the shop, and further avoiding troubles between the two. .

[0005]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an information display member disposed on the front of a pachinko machine and displaying a plurality of pieces of information on a game rule and a game state of the pachinko machine. And a plurality of light-emitting members for selectively illuminating the plurality of pieces of information on the information display member according to a game state of the pachinko machine.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, an information display member displaying a plurality of pieces of information on a game rule and a game state of the pachinko machine is disposed on the front of the pachinko machine. A plurality of light emitting members respectively correspond to the plurality of information, and each information is selectively illuminated according to a game state of the pachinko machine. Here, the gaming state of the pachinko machine includes, for example, whether the pachinko machine is in a probable state or a normal state, or whether the pachinko machine may play a continuous game after the end of the main role or exchange balls.

Accordingly, even if the state of the pachinko machine changes, the state of the pachinko machine can be quickly and easily recognized from the information illuminated by the light emitting member. In addition, since anyone, regardless of the player or the clerk, can grasp the state accurately,
Troubles can be avoided by taking appropriate measures according to rules and business styles. Further, the clerk does not need to arrive at the pachinko machine while the symbol is displayed, so that efficient customer service or the like in the store is possible.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko machine according to the first aspect, the information display member is a plate member made of resin.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the information display member is a resin plate member, the information display member can be easily replaced and can easily cope with a difference in a business form.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko machine according to the first aspect, the information display member is a seal member.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the information display member is a seal member, there is no need to separately provide a member for installing the information display member, and the device can be manufactured at low cost. Further, even if the pachinko machine is changed, it can be easily coped with by replacing the seal member.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, a plurality of glass plates are provided on a front surface of the pachinko machine, and the plurality of glass plates are provided between the plurality of glass plates. An information display member is provided.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, since the information display member is provided between the plurality of glass plates provided on the front of the pachinko machine, the information display member cannot be touched from outside the pachinko machine. This prevents mischief and the like by the player.

The invention according to claim 5 is characterized in that the plurality of light emitting members are arranged on a board of the pachinko machine.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, it is not necessary to secure a new space for disposing the light emitting members by arranging the plurality of light emitting members on the surface of the pachinko machine.
Can be easily arranged.

[0016]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure,
The pachinko machine 10 has a window, and one side of a frame-shaped front frame 12 is hinged to an outer frame 14 so as to be openable and closable. Further, a metal frame 16 is provided in the window, and a glass frame 20 on which a glass 18 is mounted is pivotally mounted on an upper portion of the metal frame 16 so as to be openable and closable. The outer frame 14 and the glass frame 20 are arranged on the other side of the front frame 12 and are locked by a locking device 22.

An upper tray 2 including a front plate 26 provided with an upper plate 24 is provided below the glass frame 20.
8 is provided, and a lower plate 30 is provided below the front frame 12.
Is provided.

Further, a game board 34 which can be exchanged by being mounted on a game board mounting table faces the window of the front frame 12 so as to cover the window. On the front side of the game board 34, a game section 38 surrounded by guide rails 36 is formed. In the game section 38, a variable display device 40 and a variable winning device 4 are provided.
2, etc., starting port 44 and various prize-winning tools 46A, 46
B, 46C, a windmill 48, or various indicator lamps 50, and a large winning opening 51 is provided directly below the variable winning device 42, and an outro 52 is provided at the lowest position.

A prize ball indicator light 54 is provided at an upper left portion outside the guide rail 36, and a completion indicator light 56 is provided at an upper right portion. Is provided with an external indicator light 58.

An operation grip 60 is provided on the right side of the front face of the lower tray set 32 for adjusting the flight distance of a ball to be shot into the game section 38 by a ball shooting device (not shown).

In the pachinko machine 10 having the above-described configuration, an information display sticker 62 (substantially transparent color) displaying various information is disposed at the lower end position of the game section 38, and the glass 18 is provided.
Is pasted from inside.

Next, information display using such an information display seal 62 will be described. FIG. 2 shows the game board 3
4 is an enlarged view of the game section 38 of FIG. As shown in the figure, the pachinko machine 10
The display units 64A (“probable”) and 64B (“normal”) are provided at the upper right and left sides, respectively, for displaying whether the state is “probable” or “normal” or “normal”. The display units 64A, 64B
Are provided at the lower position of the game display section 64C and 64D on which descriptions relating to the game description are displayed. At the center of the information display seal 62 sandwiched between the display sections 64C and 64D, a continuous game is played. 64E (“OK”), 64F (“N
O "). Further, the information display seal 62
At the left and right end positions of the big hit symbol display section 64G
(“1.3.5.7.9.11”), 64H (“2.4”
・ 6 ・ 8 ・ 10 ・ 12 ”).

A lamp (light emitting member) for illuminating each display unit is provided on the back side (the game unit 38 of the game board 34) at a position corresponding to the display units 64A to 64H.
2 shows a plan view illustrating a schematic layout of lamps arranged on the game board 34. As shown in FIG.

As shown in the figure, lamps 66A to 66H are provided at positions corresponding to the display portions 64A to 64H, respectively. Light emission control such as turning on, blinking, and turning off the lamps 66A to 66H is as follows. This is performed by a lamp control unit (not shown).

Specifically, when a big hit occurs during the game, one of the lamps 64G and 64H corresponding to the big hit symbol is turned on. When the pachinko machine 10 is in the stable state, the lamp 66A is turned on and the lamp 66B is turned off. In the normal state, the lamp 66A is turned off and the lamp 66B is turned on.

When a change in the game content comes during the game, the display units 64C and 64 displaying the corresponding game description are displayed.
The D lamps 66C and 66D are lit or blinking, and after the end of the role, if continuous games are possible, the lamp 66E is turned on and the lamp 66F is turned off. , Lamp 66E is turned off and lamp 66F is turned on.

Thus, the display sections 64A to 64H are appropriately illuminated by the lamps 66A to 66H according to the game rules and the game state, so that the player or the clerk can grasp the state of the pachinko machine 10 at a glance. Become.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the information display sticker 62 provided with a plurality of display portions 64A to 64H regarding the game rules and the game state of the pachinko machine 10 is provided on the front of the machine. , A plurality of lamps 66
Each display unit 64A-6 according to the gaming state by A-66H
By selectively illuminating 4H, pachinko machine 1
Even if the state of 0 changes, the player and the clerk can easily recognize the state, and careless troubles and the like are avoided.

In the present embodiment, a plurality of display units 6
Although the information display member provided with 4A to 64H is a seal member, the present invention is not limited thereto, and may be, for example, a substantially transparent resin plate member. Further, it is also possible to use a seal member together with a resin plate member. When a resin-made plate member is used, a plurality of glasses may be provided on the front of the pachinko machine and may be disposed therebetween.

The light-emitting member that illuminates the display unit is not limited to the lamp as in the present embodiment, but may be, for example, an LED. Further, it is possible to employ a plurality of such LEDs, and to prompt the notification of the display unit by changing the color in addition to various light emission controls. For example, the jackpot design display unit 64
In the case of G and 64H, it is possible to illuminate the pattern of the last time and the previous time by changing the color, and thereby a more effective expression can be achieved.

Further, the notification effect of these light emitting members can be used for game specifications. For example, various combinations can be made with the above-described light emission control, such as giving a notice function to a positive or normal display unit or giving a notice of a big hit symbol on the symbol display unit, thereby enhancing entertainment.

Although the present invention has been described based on the embodiments, the gist of the present invention is not limited to the scope of the embodiments, but should be determined based on the description in the claims. is there.

[0034]

Since the pachinko machine of the present invention has the above-described structure, various information on the game rules and the game state can be clearly notified to the player and the clerk, and the player can easily understand the game rules and the like. The shop clerk can recognize, and the clerk can efficiently serve customers in the shop, and troubles between the two can be avoided.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a pachinko machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. 1, in which a game section of the game board is enlarged and each information display section is shown.

FIG. 3 is a front view showing a layout of a lamp for illuminating each information display unit by enlarging a game unit of the game board in the pachinko machine of FIG. 1;

[Explanation of symbols]

 10 Pachinko machine 18 Glass 34 Game board 62 Information display sticker (information display member) 64A to 64H Display unit (information) 66A to 64H Lamp (light emitting member)

Claims (5)

[Claims] An information display member disposed on a front surface of the pachinko machine and displaying a plurality of pieces of information on a game rule and a game state of the pachinko machine; A pachinko machine comprising: a plurality of light-emitting members that selectively illuminate according to a game state. 2. The pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein said information display member is a plate member made of resin. 3. The pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein said information display member is a seal member. 4. The pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of glass plates are provided on a front surface of the pachinko machine, and the information display member is provided between the plurality of glass plates. The pachinko machine described in the item. 5. The pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of light emitting members are arranged on a board of the pachinko machine.
The pachinko machine according to claim 4.