JP2003079933A - Medal game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a medal game machine which can regulate the passage of medals from courses different from those as intended in the designing of the game machine. SOLUTION: The game machine using medals as game value media includes a path with a specified shape of the cross section thereof so as to allow the passage of the medals. The direction of the path is selected freely by players within a specified range to determine the direction of throwing the medals while a shielding member (36) is provided on the front extension of the path. A decoration part (37) is also provided near the shielding member.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a medal game machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a game aiming at a target by rolling a medal thrown from a medal shooter on a board of a game machine, the player sometimes throws a medal vigorously in order to increase the hit rate to the target. . The medals that are thus vigorously thrown in can reach the chucker through a route completely different from the intended design of the medal game machine.

[0003]

However, when the passage of medals from a route different from the original intention of the game machine design is allowed, the predetermined winning rate set as the medal game machine is exceeded. There was a problem that it often happens.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a medal game machine capable of restricting passage of medals from a route different from the original intention of the game machine design.

[0005]

The present invention will be described below. In addition, in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, reference numerals in the accompanying drawings are added in parentheses, but the present invention is not limited to the illustrated forms.

The medal gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming machine that uses medals as a gaming value medium, and is provided with a passage having a predetermined cross-sectional shape that allows the passage of medals, and the direction of the passage is within a predetermined range depending on the player. And a medal shooter (20) provided with a shielding member (36) on the front extension line of the passage.

According to this medal game machine, even if the player aims at the passage route of the medal designed by the game machine designer, and even if the player vigorously inserts the medal into the medal shooter, the medal collides with the shielding member and moves downward. Therefore, it is possible to regulate the passage of medals from a route different from the intended purpose of the game machine design. Therefore, it is possible to keep the winning rate within a predetermined range.

Further, in the above-mentioned medal game machine, a decorative portion (37) may be provided at or near the shielding member.

In such a case, the line of sight of the player is drawn to the decorative portion to obtain a design effect, and the player can be kept unaware of the restriction by the shielding member.

Needless to say, in the medal shooter of the gaming machine, the trajectory of the medal normally inserted by the player is not obstructed by the shielding member. Such actions and benefits of the present invention are
This will be clarified from the embodiments described below.

[0011]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION The present invention will be described below based on the embodiments shown in the drawings. First, an outline of a token game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the whole medal gaming machine, and FIG. 2 is a vertical sectional view of the medal gaming machine taken along the line II-II in FIG. The medal game machine 1 of the present embodiment,
It is composed of six gaming machine units 10a to 10f. In the following, when distinguishing each gaming machine unit, a, b, c ...
It is expressed as "10b" and "10c", and when there is no need to distinguish it, it is expressed as "10" only by the reference numeral.

The gaming machine units 10a to 10f are arranged at equal angles around the vertical axis X. In this medal gaming machine 1, each gaming machine unit 10a
In each of 10 f to 10 f, 2 players each and a maximum of 12 players can enjoy the medal game at the same time.

The height of the gaming machine units 10a to 10f facing the player is the height of each gaming machine unit 10a.
It is covered with a transparent cylindrical acrylic plate 2 shared by 10f to 10f. Each of the gaming machine units 10 is provided with a medal shooter 20 for the player to insert a medal into the gaming machine 1, and one end thereof is arranged in the vicinity of the dropping point of the inserted medal to roll the dropped medal. A rolling surface 41 provided with a predetermined inclination, and chuckers 44, 44 provided on the other end side of the rolling surface 41 so that the medals rolling on the rolling surface 41 fall. Four
, ..., and a hopper 43 for storing the medals that have fallen into each chucker 44 and collected, and a medal tray 13 for storing the medals paid out to the player from the hopper 43 at the time of a predetermined winning. . Two gaming machine units 20 are provided for each gaming machine unit 10. In each gaming machine unit 10, two vertical shafts 40, 40 are provided outside the side surface of the cylindrical acrylic plate 2, respectively.
Are attached to the casing of the medal game machine 1. Since the vertical shaft 40 is attached to the housing of the gaming machine 1 via a thrust bearing (not shown), it is free to rotate on a horizontal plane about its own axis. Medal shooter 20
Are attached to the vertical shaft 40 while being tilted obliquely downward toward the inside of the medal gaming machine 1. Therefore, the medal shooter 20 is in a state of being freely rotatable in the horizontal direction around the vertical axis 40. The cylindrical acrylic plate 2 is provided with an opening so as not to interfere with the horizontal rotation of the medal shooter 20. Therefore, the player can set an approximate aim of the medal shooter 20 so that the medals fall into the target chucker 44 in order to win the prize.

In each of the gaming machine units 10a to 10f, a plurality of chuckers 44, 44, 44, ... Are provided on the tip side of the rolling surface 41 (center side of the medal gaming machine) as described above. Each chucker 44 is provided with a medal passage sensor (not shown). The information from this sensor is transmitted to the control device of the medal game machine 1, and it is determined whether or not a predetermined winning is achieved. When it is determined that the predetermined winning is achieved, the payout of medals is executed.

FIG. 3 is a view showing the medal shooter 20. A lower shaft 38 is attached to a case 50 of the medal game machine. A thrust bearing 39 is provided on the top of the lower shaft 38. An upper shaft 40 is attached above the lower shaft 38 via a thrust bearing 39.
The upper shaft 40 is freely rotatable around an axis perpendicular to the casing 50 of the medal game machine by the action of the thrust bearing 39. The mounting member 2 is further provided on the upper shaft 40.
The medal shooter 20 is attached at a predetermined angle via 5, 25. The medal shooter 20
It is free to rotate around the upper shaft 40 on a horizontal plane.
Therefore, the player can aim the medal shooter 20 in the direction of the desired chucker 44.

The medal shooter 20 includes a medal shooter main body 21, an arm length adjusting mechanism 30 attached to an upper part of the medal shooter main body 21, and an arm attached to the medal shooter main body 21 via the arm length adjusting mechanism 30. 35 and a shielding plate 36 attached to the tip side of the arm 35. A medal slot 22 for receiving medals from above is provided on one end side (left side in the drawing) of the medal shooter main body 21. Inside the medal shooter main body 21, a slit-shaped medal passage having a cross section slightly larger than the cross section of the medal extends in the left-right direction of the drawing, and one side thereof opens to the medal insertion slot 22. A medal outlet 23 is provided on the other side of the medal passage as an opening on the other side of the medal passage. A window 24 is provided on the side of the medal shooter main body 21 so that the player can see the inserted medals.

The medal exit 2 of the medal shooter main body 21
An arm length adjusting mechanism 30 is attached to the upper part on the 3 side. The arm length adjusting mechanism 30 has a base portion 32 provided in parallel with the length direction of the medal shooter main body 21 and a shape that covers the base portion 32 and slides in the length direction of the medal shooter main body 21 with respect to the base portion 32. The sliding member 31 is provided so as to be freely movable. A gap 34 having a predetermined size is provided between the upper surface of the base 32 and the sliding member 31.

One end of the arm 35 is inserted into the space 34. Further, the adjuster 33 is provided in the gap 34.
Is inserted, and the arm 35 is firmly fixed between the upper surface of the base 32 and the sliding member 31. Adjuster 3
The tip end side of 3 is bent in a crank shape and is extended above the medal exit 23 in parallel with the length direction of the medal shooter main body 21. The arm 35 is bent obliquely downward near the center thereof. A shield plate 36 is attached to the tip side of the arm 35. A decorative portion 37 is attached to the upper portion of the shield plate 36. Decorative part 37
Has a shape that mimics the sight of a gun.

Now, when the player inserts a medal into the medal insertion slot 22, the inserted medal rolls in the medal passage provided inside the medal shooter main body 21 to reach the medal exit 23, and from the medal exit 23. It falls down. When a medal is actively inserted into the medal insertion slot 22, the medal shooter main body 2 is ejected from the medal exit 23.
The medals that try to pop out at an angle above the length direction of 1 are restricted by the crank portion of the adjuster 33. Further, the medals that are vigorously ejected from the medal exit 23 in the length direction of the medal shooter main body 21 collide with the shield plate 36 and fall below.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the loci of medals dropped from the medal shooter 20. In a normal state (when quietly inserted), the medal M1 inserted into the medal insertion slot 22 draws a parabola from the medal exit 23 and draws a locus represented by M2 in FIG. It falls near point A on the moving surface 41. Rolling surface 41 near point A
An uneven portion 42 is formed on the upper surface of the medal M2.
The rolling orbit on the rolling surface 41 of (1) changes subtly. As a result, the result of the game is changed, and the player's interest in the game can be increased.

On the other hand, when the medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot 22 without the shield plate 36, the medals M3 draw the locus shown by the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. It should fall near point B. The uneven portion 42 is not formed near the point B, and the distance to the chucker 44 is short. Therefore, the winning rate of the game may exceed a predetermined range assumed in designing the game machine.

On the other hand, when the shield plate 36 is provided,
The medal M4, which is thrown in vigorously, collides with the shield plate 36 and falls below it. Therefore, the drop point of the medal M4 is near the point A. The uneven portion 42 is formed in this portion, and the rolling trajectory of the medal is slightly changed. Moreover, a sufficient distance is secured to the chucker. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the winning rate of the game from exceeding the predetermined range assumed in the design of the game machine.

A cushioning member such as rubber may be arranged on the surface of the shield plate 36 where the medals collide to reduce the collision noise. Further, by doing so, it is possible to prevent the generation of minute scratches on the shield plate or the medal surface.

Further, a decorative portion 37 simulating the sight of the gun may be provided on the shield plate 36 on the extension line of the upper end surface of the medal shooter main body 21. In this way, the player can throw a medal on the rolling surface 41 from the medal shooter 20 as if aiming the aim at the desired chucker 44 as if shooting a gun. Also,
By doing so, the shield plate 3 that blocks the trajectory of the medal
6 can prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable. Further, a sensor may be provided on the shielding plate 36 to generate a predetermined sound or light when a medal collides. Even in this case, the shield plate 36 that obstructs the trajectory of the medal can be prevented from giving the player an unpleasant feeling.

While the present invention has been described above in connection with the presently most practicable and preferred embodiments, the present invention is limited to the embodiments disclosed herein. However, the present invention can be appropriately modified without departing from the scope or spirit of the invention that can be read from the claims and the entire specification, and a medal game machine accompanied by such modification is also included in the technical scope of the present invention. Must be understood as being done.

[0027]

As described above, the medal gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming machine that uses a medal as a gaming value medium, and is provided with a passage having a predetermined cross-sectional shape that allows passage of the medal. The direction of the passage is freely selected by the player within a predetermined range to determine the throwing direction of the medal, and a medal shooter provided with a shielding member on the front extension line of the passage is provided. Therefore, even if the player aims at the passage route of the medal intended by the game machine designer and vigorously inserts the medal into the medal shooter, the medal collides with the shielding member and drops downward. Therefore, it is possible to regulate the passage of medals from a route different from the intention of the game machine design. In addition, it is possible to keep the winning rate within a predetermined range.

In addition, in the above-mentioned medal game machine, when the decorative member is provided in the shielding member or in the vicinity thereof, the line of sight of the player is drawn to the decorative portion to obtain a design effect, and the player is restricted by the shielding member. You can leave it unconscious.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an entire medal game machine.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along line II-II in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a medal shooter.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a locus of medals dropped from a medal shooter.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 medal game machine 20 medal shooter 36 Shield plate (shield member) 37 Decoration Department

   ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continued front page    (72) Inventor Misao Yamanaka             4-3-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo Konami             Within the corporation (72) Inventor Takahashi Etsushi             4-3-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo Konami             Within the corporation

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A gaming machine using a medal as a game value medium, comprising a passage having a predetermined cross-sectional shape that allows passage of the medal, and the direction of the passage is freely selected by a player within a predetermined range. The medal game machine is characterized in that the medal shooting direction is determined and a medal shooter provided with a shielding member on a front extension line of the passage is provided. 2. The medal game machine according to claim 1, wherein a decoration portion is provided on or near the shielding member.