JP2003164571A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine where amusement of a game is improved by giving strong impression not only on a display device but also on a game apparatus to a player and allowing the player to enjoy variable flowing-down state of game balls. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine is provided with an ornamental member on the front surface of the display device arranged in the game area of a game panel. The ornamental member 1 has a display device window part 2 for making the display device 14 face a front surface and an extension part 3 provided on the right or left of the window part 2 and extending toward the side end of the game area. The extension part 3 is provided with a plane area part 5 which is nearly the same surface as the front surface of the game panel and allows a game ball to pass through and a swelling area part 4 projecting from the front face of the game panel and allowing the game ball flow down along its upper surface by abutting the game ball onto its upper face. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine. More specifically, the present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a decorative member on the front surface of a display device arranged in a game area of a gaming board.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, in a game machine such as a pachinko machine, as shown in FIG. 4, a game area (50) in a game board plane.
A display device (51) capable of variably displaying identification information composed of a plurality of digits (for example, three columns) is provided in the central portion of the.
Then, based on a predetermined probability, each of the identification information displayed on the display device (51) is a special prize when a predetermined display mode (eg, "1, 1, 1") is established as a special prize. The state is caused to give the player a predetermined game value.

On the outer periphery of the front surface of the display device (51), a decorative member (5
2) is provided. The decoration member (52) is bilaterally symmetric and has a function of decorating the periphery of the display device (51) and also of guiding the flow direction of the game ball.

[0004]

However, according to the above-mentioned conventional technique, since the decoration member (52) only surrounds the periphery of the display device (51), the decoration property is low and the player can quickly Get tired of. In addition, since the decorative member (52) and the surrounding game board configuration are also symmetrical, the flow of the game balls flowing along the decorative member (52) is monotonous, and It was not entertaining.

The present invention has been made in order to solve such a conventional problem, and its purpose is to give the player a strong impression not only on the display device but also on the decorative member, and to play the game. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can enjoy various flowing modes of a ball and improve the enjoyment of a game.

[0006]

According to the present invention, the above problems can be solved as follows. (1) In a gaming machine in which a decoration member is provided on a front surface of a display device arranged in a game area of a game board, the decoration member has a display device window portion which makes the display device face the front surface,
It is provided on the left or right side of the display device window and has an extension extending toward the side edge of the game area, and the extension is substantially flush with the front surface of the game board. And a swelling region that allows the game ball to pass through and a bulge region that projects forward from the front surface of the game board and causes the game ball to come into contact with the upper surface thereof so that the game ball flows down along the upper surface. Section.

(2) In the above item (1), the bulging region portion is formed in a stepped shape.

(3) In the above item (1) or (2), an inclined guide portion is provided above the display window portion so as to guide the game ball in a direction different from the direction in which the extension portion is provided.

(4) In the above item (3), the guide portion is formed continuously with the bulging area portion.

(5) In any one of the above items (1) to (4), the extension member is provided with a performance member that performs a predetermined operation by the operation of an electric drive source according to a game situation.

[0011]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board (10) forming a part of a game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The game board (10) has a circular game area (13) surrounded by an outer guide rail (11) and an inner guide rail (12), and a launching device (not shown) is operated by the player. A game is launched by rolling a game ball shot from the game area (13).

A large number of game nails are arranged in the game area (13), and the game balls roll by abutting, but the game nails are omitted for simplification of the drawing. is there.

In the center of the game area (13), a special symbol display device (14) made of liquid crystal is arranged. The special symbol display device (14) displays "0" for a character (not shown).
Ten types of special symbols (identification information) of 10 types of left, middle, and right configured by the number "9" can be displayed.

Each of the special symbols fixedly displayed on the special symbol display device (14) is displayed in a predetermined display mode based on the scheduled probability, for example, the same number is displayed as "4, 4, 4". In this case, a special prize state is generated, and a variable winning device (18) described later is changed to a state advantageous to the player, and a predetermined game value is given to the player.

Further, when each special symbol fixedly displayed on the special symbol display device (14) is displayed as an odd number such as "7, 7, 7", the probability that a special prize state is further generated is generated. ,
The special prize state is improved until it occurs a predetermined number of times (for example, once).

During this probability improvement period, a special symbol display device
Each special symbol confirmed and displayed in (14) is again displayed as "7, 7,
If the odd number such as “7” is displayed, the probability improving period is further extended.

Below the special symbol display device (14), a special symbol starting port (15) is arranged, and on both sides of the special symbol starting port (15), a normal symbol operating gate (16) is arranged. ing.

When the game ball wins the special symbol starting port (15), based on a predetermined probability, it is determined whether or not a special prize state is caused by the determination control means (not shown), and with the result of the determination, The special symbol of the special symbol display device (14) is changed, and then a predetermined symbol is fixedly displayed.

Further, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol actuation gate (16), based on a predetermined probability, it is determined whether or not a semi-special prize state is caused by another determination control means (not shown). With the result of the judgment, the special symbol display device (14)
Change the normal symbol display device (17) placed above the,
After that, a predetermined symbol is confirmed and displayed.

Ordinary symbol display device (17), each LED
Normal symbol display area composed of (17a) (17b) blinks alternately, based on a predetermined probability, the normal symbol display area
When (17a) is lit and displayed, a semi-special prize state is generated, the left and right movable pieces (15a) and (15b) of the special symbol starting port (15) are opened for a predetermined time, and the game ball has a special symbol starting port ( It becomes easier to win the prize 15). FIG. 1 shows a state in which the movable pieces (15a) and (15b) are opened.

Below the game area (13), the variable winning device (1
8) is located. The variable winning device (18) is provided with a large winning opening (19) in which a wide door is opened to the front side during the special prize period and game balls can be won.

A state in which a game ball can win a prize with the door of the special winning opening (19) being opened or being repeatedly opened and closed is referred to as a first state advantageous to the player. A state other than the first state, that is, a state in which the door of the special winning opening (19) is closed and the game ball cannot be won is referred to as a second state which is disadvantageous to the player.

In addition, in the game area (13), a windmill with a lamp (20) for changing the rolling direction of the game ball together with the game nail,
An outlet (21) for sending a game ball to the back surface of the game board (10), a lamp display device (22), and the like are arranged. It should be noted that the gaming machine main body not shown, that is, the launching device and the prize ball discharging device are omitted here for simplification of the embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the decorative member (1). On the front surface of the special symbol display device (14), a decorative member (1) is arranged so as to surround the periphery thereof.

The decorative member (1) is a display device window (2) that exposes the special symbol display device (14) to the front, and a display device window (2).
Is formed on the right side of the game area (13) and extends to the right end of the game area (13) and extends to the vicinity of the game area (13).
In (3), a bulging area portion (4) protruding forward from the front surface of the game board (10), a flat area portion (5) that is substantially flush with the front surface of the game board (10), and an indicator light. A window portion (6) and an indicator light cover portion (7) arranged below the indicator light window portion (6) are provided. An effect member (8) is provided below the bulging area (4) in the extension (3).

The display device window portion (2) is made of a transparent synthetic resin, which makes the special symbol display device (14) visible and protects the special symbol display device (14).

The bulging area portion (4) has a substantially downwardly U-shape when viewed from the front, and is an extension portion so as to cover the left side of the display device window (2).
Extended bulge portion (4a) arranged on the (2) side and display device window portion
An upper bulge portion (4b) arranged so as to cover above (2),
A side bulge (4c) arranged so as to cover the left side of the display device window (2) is formed continuously.

On the upper surface of the upper bulging portion (4b) in the bulging area portion (4), the direction opposite to the direction in which the extension portion (3) is provided, that is, the inclination to guide the game ball from right to left The guide part (41) is provided.

On the upper surface of the extended bulge portion (4a) in the bulge area portion (4), a step portion (42) connected to the right end of the guide portion (41) via a gentle slope and a step portion (42). The stepped portion (43) provided below the right end of the is formed in a stepped shape. Step (42)
(43) covers the upper and right sides of the effect member (8).

Since the bulging area portion (4) projects forward from the front surface of the game board (1), the game ball shot from the launching device is the bulging area portion (4) of the decorative member (1). When it comes into contact with the upper surface, it will flow down along the upper surface of the bulging area portion (4) and will not flow down the front surface of the display device window portion (2) and the effect member (8).

Further, an extended bulge portion in the bulge area portion (4)
Since the step portions (42) and (43) are formed in a step shape on the upper surface of (4b), the moving speed of the game ball flowing down the upper surface of the bulging area portion (4) can be reduced.

Further, since the plane area portion (5) is almost flush with the front surface of the game board (1), the game ball flowing down from the upper surface of the bulging area portion (4) is a flat surface of the extension portion (3). It becomes possible to pass through the front surface of the area portion (5). No game nail is arranged in the plane area (5).

The indicator light window portion (6) is provided in the plane area portion (5) and is light-transmissive so that light emitted from an indicator light (not shown) (not shown) provided on the back surface side is transmitted to the front surface. It is made of synthetic resin.

The indicator light cover part (7) is formed of a light-transmissive synthetic resin so as to transmit the light emitted from an indicator light (not shown) (not shown) provided on the back side to the front side and swells out. Similar to the area portion (4), it has a shape projecting to the front side of the game board (10), and it is possible to bring a game ball into contact with the upper surface and allow it to flow down.

The effect member (8) is operated by a solenoid (not shown) provided on the back side as an electric drive source,
It can be moved to a state where it appears and disappears on the front surface of the display device window (2) and a state where it does not appear and disappear as shown in the figure.

As a trigger for the appearance member (8) to appear and disappear, when each of the confirmed and displayed special symbols has a predetermined display mode, the possibility that the predetermined display mode is improved is improved. When it has become, or during the special status period. As a result, it becomes possible to grasp the current game situation, and it is convenient to use the extension part (3) effectively.

Based on FIG. 3 showing a perspective view of the decorative member (1), two flow modes of the game ball guided by the decorative member (1) will be described. The game balls (A1 to A5) are supposed to move according to the arrows shown.

First, a game ball (A1) launched from a launcher
However, a case where the game ball (A2) is a flow-down mode, that is, a case where the game ball is guided to the left will be described.

The game ball (A1) is rolled by a game nail (not shown) arranged in the game area (13) and abuts on the guide portion (41) which is the upper surface of the bulging area portion (4), Information Office (41)
Along the direction, the decorative member (1) is slowly guided to the left. After this, the game ball falls from the bulging area (4),
Rolling by contacting the game nail again, the game area (1
3) Run down.

Since the guide portion (41) covers the upper portion of the display device window portion (2), it has a relatively large width. Thereby, if the part reached by the game ball emitted from the launching device is the upper surface of the special display device (14), any part can be guided to the left by the guide part (41), Even if the firing position is slightly shifted, the downward direction of the game ball can be stabilized.

On the other hand, in the case of the gaming member (52) of the prior art shown in FIG. 4, even if the gaming ball abuts on the right side of the display device (51), the gaming ball is decorated with the gaming ball. It cannot be guided to the left of (52).

Next, a game ball (A
The case where 1) is in a flow-down mode in which the game ball (A3), the game ball (A4), and the game ball (A5) flow down, that is, the case where the ball is guided in the direction of the extension portion (3) will be described.

The game ball (A1) is rolled by a game nail (not shown) arranged in the game area (13) and abuts on the upper surface of the bulging area portion (4), so that the extension portion (3) side, That is, along the bulging area portion (4) on the right side of the guide portion (41), the step portion (4
2) Passes through (43) and is guided to the right of the decorative member (1) in the order of the game ball (A3) and the game ball (A4).

Further, at the position of the game ball (A5), the game ball is in contact with the upper surface of the indicator light cover part (7). At this time, since the upper surface of the indicator light cover part (7) is inclined downward toward the center of the game board, the game ball flows down toward the center of the game board (special symbol starting port (15) direction).

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the player is not allowed to pay attention only to the special symbol display device (14),
It gives a strong impression to the decorative member (1) as well as the extension.
On the side of (3), it is possible to enjoy the flow-down mode of the game ball, which is different from the conventional game nail, so that the enjoyment of the game is improved.

In addition, on the side of the extension (3), it is possible to enjoy a flow-down mode of the game ball different from the flow-down mode when the game ball is guided to the left of the decorative member (1). The property is improved.

Further, the bulging area portion (4) on the extension portion (3) side is
Since the stepped portions (42) and (43) are formed in a stepped manner, the moving speed of the guided game ball is reduced, the staying time of the game ball can be lengthened, and it is located below Stable and easy to enter the special symbol starting port (15).

Further, since the guide portion (41) is formed continuously with the extended bulging portion (4a) of the bulging area portion (4), two different flow modes of the game balls are treated as one member. It is possible to reduce the number of parts.

Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, various modifications and changes can be made to the above embodiment without departing from the scope of the present invention. For example, the extension part (3) may be provided on the left side or both sides, the number of stepped parts may be changed, and the operation of the effect member (8) may be performed by a motor or the like. To be

Also, the game machine in which the special winning opening (19) is opened when the symbols in a plurality of rows are in a predetermined display mode has been described, but the present invention is a specific display in which the symbols are predetermined. As a result, the opening of a specified winning opening (a gaming state that is advantageous to the player), and when a game ball wins the specified winning opening during the opening period, the trigger for opening a specific winning device. It is also applicable to game machines and the like.

[0052]

According to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained. (a) According to the invention of claim 1, not only does the player pay attention to the display device but also gives a strong impression to the decoration member, and the extension part side allows the game ball to flow down differently from the conventional game nail. The mode can be enjoyed and the enjoyment of the game is improved.

(B) According to the second aspect of the invention, in addition to the effect of the first aspect, the moving speed of the game ball flowing down the swelling area is reduced to prolong the residence time of the game ball. , It becomes easy to stably and stably enter the winning opening or the like arranged below the decorative member.

(C) According to the invention described in claim 3, in addition to the effect of claim 1 or 2, in which part if the game ball shot by the player reaches the top surface of the display device, Even if there is, the game ball is guided in a direction different from that of the extension part, so that the flow direction of the game ball can be stabilized even if the launch position is slightly shifted.

(D) According to the invention of claim 4, in addition to the effect of any one of claims 1 to 3, two different game balls are formed by forming the guide part continuously with the bulging region part. It is possible to realize the flow-down mode of No. 1 with one member and reduce the number of parts.

(E) According to the invention of claim 5, in addition to the effect of any one of claims 1 to 4, the current game situation can be grasped by the operation of the effect member, and the extended portion is provided. It can be used effectively and is highly convenient.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board forming a part of a game machine to which an embodiment of the present invention is applied.

FIG. 2 is a front view of a decorative member.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a decorative member.

FIG. 4 is a front view of a game board in the related art.

[Explanation of symbols]

(1) Decorative member (2) Display window (3) Extension (4) Bulging area (4a) Extended bulge (4b) Upper bulge (4c) Lateral bulge (5) Plane area (6) Indicator window (7) Indicator light cover (8) Performance material (10) Game board (11) Outer guide rail (12) Inner guide rail (13) Game area (14) Special symbol display device (display device) (15) Special symbol starting port (15a) (15b) movable piece (16) Normal design operation gate (17) Ordinary symbol display device (17a) (17b) Normal symbol display area (18) Variable prize winning device (19) Big prize hole (20) Windmill with lamp (21) Out mouth (22) Lamp display device (41) Information department (42) (43) Step (A1) (A2) (A3) (A4) (A5) Game ball

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A gaming machine in which a decoration member is provided on a front surface of a display device arranged in a game area of a game board, wherein the decoration member includes a display device window portion which faces the display device to the front surface, The display device window portion is provided on the left or right side and has an extension portion extending toward the side edge of the game area, and the extension portion is substantially flush with the front surface of the game board. ,
A flat area portion that allows passage of the game ball, and a bulging area portion that projects forward from the front surface of the game board and causes the game ball to abut on the upper surface thereof to allow the game ball to flow down along the upper surface thereof. A game machine characterized by having. 2. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the bulging region portion is formed in a step shape. 3. An inclined guide part is provided above the indicating device window part so as to guide the game ball in a direction different from the direction in which the extension part is provided. Amusement machine. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the guide portion is formed continuously with the bulging area portion. 5. The effect member according to claim 1, wherein the extension portion is provided with a performance member that performs a predetermined operation by the operation of an electric drive source according to a game situation. Amusement machine.