JP2003062185A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine equipped with an ornament device, with which interest in a game can be enhanced by enhancing the ornamentality of a performance device for performing the game in simple structure. SOLUTION: In the game machine equipped with a performance device 56 for performing the game, closely to the performance device 56, an ornament device 60 is arranged while having a space 62 for ornament to see through from the front. In the space 62 for ornament, a flying ornament 80 to fly in relation to the operation of the performance device 56 is arranged to fly.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine (including a sparrow ball machine, an arrange ball machine, etc.) and a slot machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a pachinko machine provided with an effect device for effecting a game. For example, in the case of a first-class pachinko machine or a third-class pachinko machine, there is a machine equipped with an accessory device having a symbol display device as a production device that produces a game. Further, in the case of a second-class pachinko machine, there is one that is provided with an accessory device having a movable character as a production device for producing a game in the winning room. In such a gaming machine, a decoration member is arranged in the vicinity of the effect device, and the decoration member is rotated, swung, or slid along a fixed locus with a driving means such as a motor as a driving source. It is known that the game is configured to enhance the interest of the game.

[0003]

By the way, in the above-mentioned conventional decorative member, the decorative member must be mounted so as to be rotatable, swingable, or slidable, and the structure is accordingly increased. It becomes complicated and costly. Moreover, due to the structure in which the decorative member is rotated, swung, or slid along a certain locus,
There has been a problem that the movement of the decorative member is simple and predictable, and it tends to get tired.

In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine provided with a decoration device having a simple structure and capable of enhancing the decorativeness of the effect device for effecting a game and improving the enjoyment of the game. To do.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, a gaming machine according to a first aspect of the invention has a structure as set forth in claim 1. That is, a gaming machine provided with a rendering device for rendering a game, in the vicinity of the rendering device, a decoration device having a decoration space that can be seen through from the front is disposed, and in the decoration space, A flying decoration that flies in association with the operation of the rendering device is arranged so as to be able to fly. Therefore, unlike the case where the flying state is displayed in the decoration space by flying the substantial flying decoration body in the decoration space, a decorative effect with a high sense of presence can be obtained, and the flying decoration body can fly in the decoration space. Every time you do
Since the flying state of the flying ornament changes irregularly, it is possible to obtain a decorative effect (game effect) that is hard to get tired of.

A gaming machine according to a second aspect of the present invention has a structure as set forth in claim 2, and the decoration device is a flying device for flying a flying decoration body in the decoration space. A launch device is provided. Therefore, it is possible to provide the flight launching device located in the lower part of the decorative space and to fly the flying decorative body from the lower part to the upper part of the decorative space, and to increase the flight time of the flying decorative body. It will be possible.

A gaming machine according to a third aspect of the present invention has a structure as set forth in claim 3, wherein a plurality of flying decorations are respectively received at the bottom of the decorative space, and a flying launch device is provided. Is provided with a launch plate that is simultaneously fired to disperse the plurality of flying ornaments. Therefore, it is possible to simultaneously launch and fly (scatter) a plurality of flying decorations by means of the launching plate at the bottom of the decorative space, and it is possible to enhance the decorative effect.

A gaming machine according to a fourth aspect of the present invention has a structure as set forth in claim 4, and is configured to generate a sound that can be transmitted to a player by the flight of the flying decoration body. Therefore, the sound that can be transmitted to the player by the flight of the flying decoration, such as the sound of launch, the sound of collision with the inner wall of the decorative space, the sound of collision between the flying decorations, the sound of falling of the flying decoration, etc. By generating it, the sense of presence can be further enhanced, and the interest of the game can be improved.

A gaming machine according to a fifth aspect of the present invention has a structure as set forth in claim 5, wherein the effect device is constituted by a symbol display device which variably displays symbols, The decoration device is provided so that the decoration space is arranged on the front side of the display unit. Therefore, at the time of playing, in relation to the operation of the symbol display device as the production device, for example, immediately before or after the symbol on the display part of the symbol display device fluctuates, or when the reach state is reached, or when a jackpot is hit. In addition, by flying the flying decoration body in the decoration space, it is possible to give the player a realistic decorative effect (effect of production), and it is possible to enhance the entertainment of the game.

[0010]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS (Embodiment 1) Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In FIG. 4 showing a pachinko machine as a gaming machine in a front view, a front frame 4 is openably and closably mounted on the front side of an outer frame 2 of the pachinko machine 1 by upper and lower hinge members 3. A glass door 5 is attached to the front side of the front frame 4 so as to be openable and closable. On the front side of the front frame 4, a front plate 7 having an upper plate 6 adjacent to the lower side of the glass door 5 is mounted, and is positioned below the front plate 7 for lower plate 8 and ball firing. A handle device 9 is attached. A ball lending machine 100 is installed on one side of the outer frame 2 (on the left side in FIG. 4).

A game board 10 is detachably attached to a support frame (not shown) provided on the rear side of the front plate 4 from the rear side thereof. As shown in FIG. 3, a guide rail 11 having an outer rail 12 and an inner rail 13 is attached to the peripheral portion of the front surface of the game board 10. A game area 15 is formed inside the guide rail 11, and between the outer rail 12 and the inner rail 13, a ball (pachinko ball) fired based on the handle operation of the ball firing handle device 9 is operated. ) To the upper part of the game area 15
Are formed. The accessory device 50 is attached to the approximately central portion of the game area 15 of the game board 10, and the accessory device 50 is attached.
The wind turbine units 18 are respectively arranged at four positions on the upper, lower, left and right sides. Further, in the game area 15 of the game board 10, there is provided a gate device 20 which is located on one side (left side in FIG. 3) of the accessory device 50 and which normally has a gate opening for symbol start.

In addition, in the game area 15 of the game board 10, a ball-entering device 25 as a starting prize winning device, which is located in the lower central portion of the accessory device 50 and has a variable starting port 26 by an opening / closing member 28, is arranged. It is set up. When a ball flows into the variable starting port 26 of the ball entrance device 25, a symbol display device 56 described later is activated. The ball passes through the normal symbol starting gate opening of the gate device 20, the normal symbol display portion 58, which will be described later, operates, and the normal symbol lottery is performed. Then, based on the lottery of the normal symbol display portion 58, the opening / closing member 28 of the ball entrance device 25 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), whereby the variable starting opening 2 of the ball entrance device 25.
Spheres are easier to flow in with respect to 6.

In the game area 15 of the game board 10, an attacker device 30 is mounted below the ball entrance device 25. The attacker device 30 is provided with a large winning opening 32 which is opened and closed by an opening / closing door 31 in a substantially central portion thereof. Further, in the game area 15 of the game board 10, an out port 33 is formed at the lowermost end and below the attacker device 30, and further, a general winning opening 37 is provided on both left and right sides of the attacker device 30. It is arranged. In addition, a large number of nails (not shown) are arranged over substantially the entire game area 15.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the accessory device 50.
Is the accessory body 51, the pattern display device 56, and the decoration device 60.
Is equipped with. Also, the accessory body 51 and the pattern display device 56.
Also, the accessory device 50 can be configured as one unit by integrally assembling the decoration device 60. The accessory main body 51, which is the main body of the accessory device 50, is formed by a plurality of or a single main body constituent member, and has a peripheral edge of the front opening of the accessory mounting hole 10a penetrating approximately the center of the game board 10. It is configured like a frame so as to close it. The accessory main body 51 is attached to the front surface of the game board 10 with screws or the like. A window frame portion 55 forming a square opening window 55a is formed in a substantially central portion of the accessory body 51 so as to project rearward. On the rear side of the window frame portion 55 of the accessory body 51, the case body 61 of the decoration device 60 described below is sandwiched and the display portion 57 is visibly faced to the opening window 55a so that the pattern display device 56 (this invention (Corresponding to the production device of) is installed. In the substantially entire area of the display portion 57 of the symbol display device 56,
A special symbol display area in which the special symbols are variably displayed is provided. Further, a part of the display unit 57 is provided with a normal symbol display unit 58 in which normal symbols are variably displayed.

The decoration device 60 arranged on the front side of the display portion 57 of the design display device 56 as a production device has an opening window 55.
A case body 61 having a decorative space 62 that can be seen through from the front of a is mainly configured. That is, the case body 61 is provided with a front plate portion 63, a rear plate portion 64, left and right side wall portions 65, a bottom plate portion 66, and an upper plate portion 67 that form a decorative space 62 inside thereof, and is a hollow case shape. Is formed in. Further, the front plate portion 63 and the rear plate portion 64 are formed to be transparent except for the opaque portions 63a and 64a provided in a part of the lower portion thereof, and form a decorative space 62 that can be seen through from the front of the opening window 55a. is doing. Further, from the front of the opening window 55a, the front plate portion 63 and the rear plate portion 64 are seen through, and the pattern display device 56 is provided.
The display unit 57 is visible. In addition, the opaque portions 63a of the front plate portion 63 and the rear plate portion 64 of the case body 61,
The central portion 66a of the bottom plate portion 66 hidden by 64a is formed low, and the left and right side portions of the bottom plate portion 66 are inclined portions 66b that are inclined downwardly toward the central portion 66a.
Are formed.

In the decoration space 62 of the decoration device 60, a flying decoration body 80 that flies in association with the operation of the design display device 56 as a production device is arranged so as to be able to fly. Further, the decoration device 60 is provided with a flying launch device 70 for flying the flying decoration body 80 in the decoration space 62. The flying decoration 80 may be formed of a rubber ball having a high resilience, or may be formed of a synthetic resin, a metal such as aluminum, into a spherical shape, a coin shape (disc shape), or the like. A plurality of (six in FIG. 1) flying decorations 80 are enclosed in the decoration space 62 of the case body 61. Further, on the upper surface of the central portion 66a of the bottom plate portion 66 of the case body 61, a launch plate 71 having a receiving surface for receiving the plurality of flying decorations 80 on the upper surface is arranged so as to be vertically movable.

As shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the launching plate 71 has an interlocking member 76 on an operating shaft 75 of a solenoid 74 as a flying actuator which is a driving source of the flying launching device 70. Are linked together. Then, the firing plate 71 is rapidly raised by the operation (excitation) of the solenoid 74 via the interlocking member 76, so that the plurality of flying decorations 80 are simultaneously made to fly (scatter) in the decoration space 62. ing. That is, in the first embodiment, the flight launch device 70 is configured by the solenoid 74, the interlocking member 76, and the launch plate 71.

The pachinko machine as the game machine according to the first embodiment is configured as described above. Therefore, at the time of playing, a ball (pachinko ball) launched into the ball launching passage 14 from a ball launching device (not shown) is struck in the upper part of the game area 15 and guided by a large number of nails, a windmill 18, etc. It flows toward the bottom of 15. Of the balls that have been launched into the game area 15, some balls pass through the gate opening for normal symbol start of the gate device 20, or the ball entry device 2
5, it flows into the ball entrance such as the general prize hole 37. Also, many balls that have not flowed into these ball inlets flow into the outlet 33 at the bottom of the game area 15 and are discharged to the outside of the machine.

When the sphere passes through the gate opening for normal design of the gate device 20, the sphere is detected by the sensor, and the detection signal is sent to the main controller (not shown). Then, the signal is transmitted to the symbol display device 56, and the symbol of the normal symbol display portion 58 provided in a part of the display portion 57 changes. Then, the symbol based on the lottery result is displayed on the normal symbol display portion 58. When the symbol of the normal symbol display portion 58 is displayed as a hit symbol, the opening / closing member 28 of the variable starting port 26 of the ball entrance device 25 is opened and closed for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second). When a sphere flows into the variable start port 26 of the ball entrance device 25, the sphere is detected by the sensor, and the detection signal is sent to the main controller. Then, the signal is transmitted to the symbol display device 56, whereby the display unit 5
The pattern displayed on 7 changes and stops after the set time. Then, a symbol based on the lottery result is displayed on the display unit 57.

When the symbol displayed on the display unit 57 becomes a "big hit symbol", for example, "7/7/7" and stops,
It is a big hit. Then, the opening / closing door 3 of the attacker device 30
The special winning opening 32 is opened by 1. When 10 balls flow into the special winning opening 32 or when 30 seconds elapse, the special winning opening 32 is closed by the opening / closing door 31. When the special winning opening 32 is opened and a sphere enters a specific area provided in the special winning opening 32, the special opening 3 is opened by the opening / closing door 31.
2 closes and then reopens. The jackpot game is completed by repeating opening and closing of the special winning opening 32 by the opening / closing door 31 a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times at maximum).

Now, in the pachinko game described above, in relation to the operation of the symbol display device 56 as a production device, for example,
Immediately before or after the symbol on the display unit 57 of the symbol display device 56 fluctuates, or when the reach state is reached or when the jackpot is hit, the signal is sent to the main control device. Then, the solenoid 74 is operated (excited) based on the signal transmitted from the main control device. The firing plate 71 is operated through the interlocking member 76 by the operation of the solenoid 74.
Is rapidly raised and then descends to its original position. Due to the rapid rise of the launch plate 71, the plurality of flying decorations 80 on the receiving surface of the launch plate 71 are simultaneously scattered in the decorative space 62. Then, the plurality of flying decorations 80 scattered
It falls due to its own weight, is guided by the inclined portion 66b of the bottom plate portion 66 of the case body 61, and is received by the original receiving surface on the firing plate 71.

The plurality of flying decorations 80 scattered in the decoration space 62 are visible through the opening window 55 of the accessory body 51 and the front plate portion 63 of the case body 61. Decorative effect (directing effect) with a sense of presence for players
It is possible to increase the interest of the game. For example, immediately before or after the symbol of the display unit 57 of the symbol display device 56 changes, and a plurality of flying ornaments 8
When 0 is simultaneously scattered in the decorative space 62, the probability of reaching the state or jackpot is set to be high, thereby increasing the expectation of reaching the player or hitting the jackpot. It becomes possible.

Further, the symbol displayed on the display portion 57 of the symbol display device 56 becomes a reach symbol, and when a plurality of flying ornaments 80 are simultaneously scattered in the ornamental space 62, the probability of a big hit is set high. By doing so, it is possible to increase the player's expectation of a big hit. In addition, when the symbols displayed on the display unit 57 of the symbol display device 56 become a big hit, a plurality of flying decorations 80 are set to be scattered at the same time in the decorative space 62, so that a big hit game can be performed. The interest of can be raised. In addition, when the symbols displayed on the display unit 57 of the symbol display device 56 become a big hit or immediately after the big hit game ends, a plurality of flying decorations 80 are scattered at the same time in the decorative space 62, the probability fluctuation. By setting so that the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

As described above, the pattern display device 56 is obtained by scattering a plurality of substantial flying decorations 80.
Unlike the one in which the scattered state is displayed by the image on the display unit 57, it is possible to obtain a decorative effect with a high sense of presence. Further, due to the structure in which the plurality of flying decorations 80 on the receiving surface of the launching plate 71 are simultaneously scattered in the decoration space 62 by the rapid rise of the launching plate 71, unlike the conventional art, the decoration member is moved in a fixed trajectory. A mechanism for movably supporting is unnecessary, and the structure is extremely simple. Also, every time a plurality of flying decorations 80 are scattered in the decoration space 62, the flying state of the flying decorations 80 changes irregularly, so that a decorative effect (game effect effect) that is hard to get tired of is obtained.

Further, when the flying decoration 80 is formed by a rubber ball having high elasticity, the flying decoration 80 moves violently, and a decorative effect (game production effect) with a strong impression is obtained. To be Further, when the flying decoration 80 is formed into a spherical shape, a coin shape (a disk shape, a polygonal plate shape, an elliptical plate shape) or the like with a metal such as a synthetic resin or aluminum, the flight decoration body 80 flies to allow the player to fly. It is possible to easily generate a sound that can be transmitted to the user (for example, a sound of a launch, a sound of collision with the inner wall surface of the case body 61, a sound of collision between the flying decorations 80, a sound of drop with the bottom plate portion 66, etc.). Become. The sound based on the flight of the flying decoration body 80 makes it possible to further enhance the sense of presence and enhance the enjoyment of the game.

(Second Embodiment) Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Also in the second embodiment, the case body 61 of the decoration device 60 is sandwiched behind the window frame portion 55 of the accessory main body 51 of the accessory device 50, and the display portion 57 is visible in the opening window 55a. The symbol display device 56 (corresponding to the effect device of the present invention) is installed to face the device.

The decoration device 60 arranged on the front side of the display portion 57 of the design display device 56 as a production device has an opening window 55.
A case body 61 having a decorative space 62 that can be seen through from the front of a is mainly configured. The case body 61 has a decoration space 62 having a depth dimension (a depth dimension slightly larger than the plate thickness dimension of the flight decoration body 80) such that the coin-shaped flight decoration body 80 is enclosed in the case body 61 in a flyable manner. And a front plate portion 63, a rear plate portion 64, left and right side wall portions 65, a bottom plate portion 66, and an upper plate portion 67, which form a hollow casing. Further, in the case body 61, the front plate portion 63 and the rear plate portion 64 are transparently formed, and the opening window 5
A decorative space 62 that can be seen through from the front of 5a is formed. Further, the display portion 57 of the symbol display device 56 is visible from the front of the opening window 55a through the front plate portion 63 and the rear plate portion 64.

In particular, in the second embodiment, the bottom plate portion 66 of the case body 61 is formed into an inclined surface having a high one side (right side in FIG. 5) and a low other side (left side in FIG. 5). In the vicinity of the lower inclined end, a firing portion 66c having a curved firing guide portion which is further lowered is formed. Further, in the decoration space 62 of the case body 61, one flying decoration body 80 that is flying in association with the operation of the symbol display device 56 as a production device is provided so as to be flyable. The flying decoration body 80 is formed in a coin shape (disk shape) with a metal such as a synthetic resin or aluminum and has a firing portion 66c.
After being fired from the air and flying toward the upper part of the decorative space 62, it is returned to the original firing portion 66c.

In the lower portion of the side wall portion 65 of the case body 61, an exposure hole is formed to expose a part of the outer peripheral surface of the flying decoration body 80 in the firing portion 66c. The flight decoration body 8 is hit by hitting the outer peripheral surface of the flight decoration body 80 exposed from the exposure hole.
The flight launching device 70 for flying 0 has a solenoid 74 as a flight actuator serving as a drive source thereof, a striking part 77 formed at the tip of an operating shaft 75 thereof, and the above-mentioned curved launch guide part. It is configured by the launching unit 66c. The other configuration of the second embodiment is
Since the configuration is similar to that of the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted.

Therefore, in the second embodiment,
At the time of pachinko game, symbol display device 56 as a production device
Related to the operation of, for example, the display unit 5 of the symbol display device 56
Immediately before or after the symbol 7 changes, or when it reaches the reach state or when it becomes a big hit, the signal is sent to the main control device. Then, the solenoid 74 is operated (excited) based on the signal transmitted from the main control device. By the operation of the solenoid 74, the operating shaft 75 instantly advances to the forward end position and the operating shaft 7
The flight decoration body 80 in the launching section 66c is struck by the hitting section 77 at the tip of the five. Then, the flying ornament 80 is guided by the curved firing guide portion of the firing portion 66c and flies into the decoration space 62.

The flying decoration 80 that has flown into the decoration space 62 has the opening window 55 of the accessory body 51 and the case body 61.
Is visible through the front plate portion 63 of the
It is possible to give the player a decorative effect (rendering effect) with a sense of presence, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game. Further, the flying decoration body 80 is formed in a coin shape with a metal such as a synthetic resin or aluminum. Therefore, a sound that can be transmitted to the player by the flight of the flying decoration body 80 (for example, a launch sound at the time of launch, a collision sound with the inner wall surface of the case body 61, a dropping sound with respect to the bottom plate portion 66, etc. can be easily generated. And the sound based on the flight of the flying decoration body 80 can further enhance the sense of presence.
It becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

The present invention is based on the first and second embodiments.
It is not limited to. For example, in the first and second embodiments, the pachinko machine 1 as a game machine is a first-class pachinko machine or a third-class pachinko machine, and on the front side of the symbol display device 56 as a production device that directs a game. In the case where the decoration device 60 having the decoration space 62 that can be seen through from the front is provided, the second-class pachinko machine is provided with the accessory device having the movable character as the effect device that directs the game in the winning room. Can also be used in. In this case, the decoration space 62 that can be seen through from the front is provided on the front side or the rear side of the movable character as the effect device.
You may arrange the decoration device 60 which has.

Further, a symbol display device 56 as a production device.
Alternatively, the decoration device 60 having the decoration space 62 may be arranged in the vicinity of the movable character, for example, on one side, on both left and right sides, or above or below. In addition, the flying decoration body 8 arranged in the decoration space 62 of the decoration device 60.
0 is made to fly from the lower part to the upper part of the decorative space 62 by the flying launching device 70. However, for example, the flying decoration 80 is made to drop from the upper part to the lower part of the decorative space 62. You may. Further, the flying decoration body 80 may be configured to fly from one side of the decoration space 62 to the other side. Further, a decoration device 60 having a decoration space 62 may be arranged in the vicinity of a game machine other than a pachinko machine, for example, a rendering device arranged at a predetermined position of a game machine such as a slot machine.

[0034]

As described above, according to the present invention,
By flying a substantial flying ornament into the decorative space, it is possible to obtain a decorative effect with a high sense of presence, unlike the one in which the scattered state is displayed by an image. The mechanism for supporting the locus so that it can move is also unnecessary, and the structure is extremely simple.
In addition, every time the flying ornament is made to fly in the decorative space,
Since the flying state of the flying decorative body changes irregularly, a decorative effect (game effect effect) that is hard to get tired of can be obtained, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an enlarged front view showing the relationship between an accessory main body, a symbol display device, and a decoration device that form an accessory device of a pachinko machine as a game machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a vertical cross-sectional view based on the line II-II of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a front view showing a game board of the pachinko machine.

FIG. 4 is a front view showing the same pachinko machine as a whole.

FIG. 5 is an enlarged front view showing the relationship between the accessory main body, the symbol display device, and the decoration device that form the accessory device of the pachinko machine as the game machine according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view taken along line VI-VI of FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Pachinko machine (gaming machine) 10 game board 50 accessory equipment 51 accessory body 56 symbol display device (production device) 57 Display 60 decoration equipment 62 space for decoration 70 Flight launcher 71 launch plate 74 Solenoid (flying actuator) 80 Flying decoration

Continued front page    (72) Inventor, Eiichiro Eguchi             Nishinokawa, Okimura, Nishiharu-cho, Nishikasugai-gun, Aichi Prefecture             Address 1 Daiichi Shokai Co., Ltd. F-term (reference) 2C088 BC21 BC25 EB78

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A gaming machine provided with a production device for producing a game, wherein a decoration device having a decoration space that can be seen through from the front is arranged in the vicinity of the production device, and the decoration space is provided in the decoration space. Is a game machine in which a flying ornament that is flown in association with the operation of the effect device is provided so as to be able to fly. 2. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the decoration device is provided with a flight launching device for flying a flight decoration in the decoration space. 3. The game machine according to claim 2, wherein the flying launch device is provided at the bottom of the decorative space and receives a plurality of flying decorations, and the plurality of flying decorations are scattered at the same time. A gaming machine having a launching plate. 4. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the gaming machine is configured to generate a sound that can be transmitted to a player by flying a flying decoration body. 5. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the effect device is constituted by a symbol display device that variably displays symbols, and a decoration is provided on the front side of the display unit of the symbol display device. A gaming machine provided with a decoration device so that a space is arranged.