JP2003334304A - Ornamental device for game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an ornamental device for a game machine in which interest in a game is improved by imparting a strong impression to a player. <P>SOLUTION: The ornamental device for the game machine to be arranged near an end of a play area 13 provided on a surface of a game board 10 is provided with a light source, and a light transmissible resin ornamental cover 5 arranged on the game board 10 so that its surface is inclined toward the middle on the surface of the game board 10. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a decoration device for a game machine arranged in a game area provided on a game board surface.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, game machines such as pachinko machines are
It is provided with a display device capable of variably displaying identification information composed of a plurality of digits (for example, three columns) arranged in the center of the game area on the game board surface. Then, based on a predetermined probability, each piece of identification information displayed on the display device causes a prize state when a predetermined display mode (eg, "1, 1, 1") is established as a prize symbol. Then, a predetermined game value is given to the player.

In addition to the above display device, a gaming member having a lamp and an LED is disposed inside the display cover near the end of the game board, and the lamp and the LED are lit or blinked to provide a decorative effect. Some are trying to increase the.

Further, as disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 62-170079 and Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001-95987, the inner surface of the display cover is diamond-cut to further enhance the light diffusion effect. Some have done so.

[0005]

However, according to the above-mentioned prior art, although the display cover is devised to further enhance the light diffusion effect, the light is simply diffused in all directions. Therefore, it is not to irradiate the player playing the game with light. Therefore, the player located in the center of the front surface of the game machine only pays attention to the display device and the winning opening arranged in the center of the game board surface, and does not pay much attention to the decorative effect.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, and its purpose is to improve the interest of the game by giving a strong impression to the player. Another object is to provide a decoration device for a game machine.

[0007]

According to the present invention, the above problems can be solved as follows. (1) In a decoration device in a game machine arranged near an end of a game area provided on a game board surface, a light source fixed to the game board surface, the light source is covered, and a surface is in a central direction of the game board surface. And a decorative cover made of a light-transmissive resin arranged on the game board surface so as to be inclined toward.

(2) In the above item (1), the surface shape of the decorative cover is a polyhedral shape having a plurality of slopes.

(3) In the above item (2), the surface shape of the decorative cover is a pyramid type.

(4) In any one of the above items (1) to (3), a winning opening through which a game ball can enter a decorative cover frame that surrounds the outer periphery of the decorative cover and is fixed to the game board surface. Set up.

(5) In any one of the above items (1) to (4), the light source is turned on in different lighting modes depending on the game situation.

(6) In a decoration device for a game machine arranged in a game area provided on a game board surface, a light source fixed to the game board surface and a multi-sided surface that covers the light source and has a plurality of slopes. And a decorative cover made of a light-transmitting resin having a shape.

(7) In the above item (6), the surface shape of the decorative cover is a pyramid type.

(8) In any one of the above items (1) to (7), a plurality of decorative covers are arranged close to each other.

[0015]

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) is provided with 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 when they come into contact with the game nails, but the game nails are used to simplify the drawing. Omitted.

In the center of the game area (13), a special symbol display device (14) made of liquid crystal is arranged. Special symbol display device (14), "0" to "9" for the appropriate character
10 types of special symbols (identification information) and the like of 10 kinds of left, middle, and right configured by numbers are displayed.

Based on a predetermined probability, each special symbol that is confirmed and displayed has a predetermined display mode, for example, "4,
When the same numbers such as "4, 4" are aligned, a special prize state is generated, and a variable prize winning device (16) described later is changed to an advantageous state for the player to give a predetermined game value to the player. It is supposed to be granted.

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. When the game ball wins the special symbol starting port (15), based on a predetermined probability, it is determined whether or not to bring about the special prize state, and with the result of the determination, the special symbol of the special symbol display device (14) It is changed, and then a predetermined symbol is fixedly displayed.

Below the game area (13), the variable winning device (1
6) is located. The variable winning device (16) is provided with a large winning opening (17) in which a wide door is opened to the front side during the special prize period so that game balls can be won.

A state in which a game ball can win a prize with the door of the special winning opening (17) being opened or being repeatedly opened and closed is referred to as a first state advantageous for the player. A state other than the first state, that is, a state in which the game ball cannot be won due to the state in which the door of the special winning opening (17) is closed is referred to as a second state that is disadvantageous to the player.

In addition, in the game area (13), a windmill with a lamp (18) for changing the rolling direction of the game ball together with the game nail,
An out port (19) for sending the game balls to the back surface of the game board (10) is 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.

A decoration device (1) is arranged near the left and right ends of the game area (13). 2 to 6 are game areas
The decoration device (1) arranged at the left end of (13) is shown in FIG.
Front view, FIG. 3 is a side view, FIG. 4 is a perspective view, FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line VV in FIG. 2, and FIG. 6 is a vertical cross-sectional view taken along the line VI-VI in FIG. Is. The decoration device (1) arranged at the right end of the game area (13) has a symmetrical shape with the decoration device (1) at the left end, and since the function and performance are the same as those described later, here Then, the drawing is omitted.

The decoration device (1) mainly comprises a mounting base (2),
It comprises a light source (3), a light source substrate (4), a decorative cover (5), a decorative cover frame (6), a winning opening (7) and the like.

The mounting base (2) is fixed so as to be substantially flush with the game board (10) by inserting screws (not shown) into the openings (8) (8) provided on the lower portion of the mounting base (2). ing.

The light source (3) is composed of a plurality (four) of LEDs, and is adapted to perform a lighting mode according to a game situation by a control signal from a control device (not shown). That is, the first state that is advantageous for the player with the special winning opening (17) open, the second state that is disadvantageous for the player, and the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display device (14) is changing. During,
And while the probability that the special condition will occur is improving,
The lighting display is performed so that the lighting modes are different from each other. This allows the player to know the current game situation.

The light source board (4) is a control board on which the light source (3) is mounted, is electrically connected to a control device (not shown), and receives a control signal from the control device via a wiring.
The light source (3) is lit and displayed in a predetermined lighting mode.

The decorative cover (5) is made of a light-transmissive resin, covers the light source (3) provided inside, and transmits the light emitted from the light source (3) so that the player can see the light. To The four decorative covers (5) are arranged in the vertical direction, and one decorative cover is provided for one light source (3).
(5) is provided.

As shown mainly in FIGS. 2 and 5, the decorative cover 5 has a polyhedral shape in which the front surface has a plurality of slopes (in the present embodiment, a pyramid type (quadrangular pyramid) is used as an example. And the total length in the left side is higher than the total length in the right side near the center of the game area (13), and is arranged to incline toward the center of the game board (10). There is.

The decorative cover frame (6) is fixed to the game area (13) via the mounting base (2) and surrounds the outer periphery of the decorative cover (5) to roll in the game area (13). The game ball has the effect of preventing the decorative cover (5) from being damaged by contact with the decorative cover (5) and improving the design.

The winning opening (7) is provided in the lower portion of the decorative cover frame (6) to allow a game ball to enter, and on the back surface thereof, not shown for detecting the game ball entered. A sensor mounting portion (9) for mounting the sensor is provided. As described above, by providing the winning opening (7) in the decoration device (1) arranged near the end of the game area (13), the player's interest in the decoration device (1) becomes stronger, Also,
Since the decorative device (1) that emits light and the winning device are the same part, the number of parts can be reduced and the mounting process can be simplified.

Since the decoration device (1) is configured as described above, the light emitted from the light source (3) (see the broken line arrows in FIGS. 5 and 6) has a multi-sided decorative cover (5). Is diffused and the decorative effect is further enhanced.

Further, since the decorative cover (5) is arranged so as to be inclined toward the center of the game board (10), not only the display device (14) but also the decorative device is made not noticeable to the player.
It is possible to give a strong impression to (1) as well, and improve the fun of the game. Further, since the plurality of decorative covers 5 are arranged close to each other, the decorative effect is further enhanced.

When the light source (3) emits light, when viewed from the player side (front side), the light source is on the pyramid-shaped surface of the decorative cover (5).
Since (3) is projected in a pseudo manner (even if there is only one light source (3), if it is a quadrangular pyramid, the light sources will appear as four pseudo light sources), so even a small number of light sources will provide a sufficient visual effect. Show the effect,
It is possible to reduce costs.

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, instead of placing the decoration device (1) near the end of the game area (13),
Although it is arranged in the central part or the lower part, the surface of the decorative cover (5) is a quadrangular pyramid, it is formed in a polygonal pyramid shape or a semi-cylindrical shape other than that, and the light source (3) is an LED. , Change to EL, etc., provide multiple winning holes (7),
The light source (3) may also be arranged so as to be inclined toward the center of the game board (10).

Also, the game machine in which the special winning opening (17) 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.

[0040]

According to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained. (A) According to the invention of claim 1, it is possible to give a strong impression to the decoration device arranged near the end of the game area,
The interest of the game can be improved.

(B) According to the invention of claim 2, in addition to the effect of claim 1, the light source can be artificially projected on the surface of the decorative cover having a multifaceted shape, and a small number of light sources are sufficient. It is possible to produce a visual effect and reduce costs.

(C) According to the third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the effect of the second aspect, it is possible to generate a three-dimensional effect on the decorative cover and to generate a more visual effect with a small number of light sources.

(D) According to the invention as set forth in claim 4, in addition to the effect as set forth in any one of claims 1 to 3, even if the gaming machine is arranged near the end of the game area, the winning opening is provided. By providing, the player's interest can be further strengthened and the number of parts can be reduced.

(E) According to the invention of claim 5, in addition to the effect of any one of claims 1 to 4, it becomes possible to grasp the current game situation.

(F) According to the invention as set forth in claim 6, since a three-dimensional effect is produced on the decorative cover and the light source is artificially projected on the multi-sided surface of the decorative cover, a small number of light sources are sufficient. It is possible to produce a visual effect and reduce costs.

(G) According to the invention of claim 7, in addition to the effect of claim 6, a three-dimensional effect can be produced in the decorative cover, and a visual effect can be produced even with a small number of light sources.

(H) According to the invention of claim 8, in addition to the effect of any one of claims 1 to 7, it is possible to further enhance the decorative effect.

[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 the game device.

FIG. 3 is a side view of the gaming device.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a game device.

5 is a cross-sectional view of the gaming device taken along the line VV in FIG.

6 is a cross-sectional view of the gaming device taken along the line VI-VI in FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

(1) Decoration device (2) Mounting base (3) Light source (4) Light source board (5) Decorative cover (6) Decorative cover frame (7) Winning mouth (8) Opening (9) Sensor mounting part (10) Game board (11) Outer guide rail (12) Inner guide rail (13) Game area (14) Special symbol display device (15) Special symbol starting port (16) Variable prize winning device (17) Big prize hole (18) Windmill with lamp (19) Out mouth

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A decoration device in a gaming machine arranged near an end of a game area provided on a gaming board surface, wherein a light source fixed to the gaming board surface and the light source are covered and the surface is the gaming board surface. A decoration device for a game machine, comprising: a decoration cover made of a light-transmissive resin arranged on the game board surface so as to be inclined toward the center. 2. The decoration device for a gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the surface shape of the decoration cover is a multi-sided shape having a plurality of slopes. 3. The decoration device for a gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the surface shape of the decoration cover is a pyramid shape. 4. The decorative cover frame surrounding the outer periphery of the decorative cover and fixed to the game board surface is provided with a winning opening through which game balls can enter. A decoration device for a game machine according to Crab. 5. The decoration device for a gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the light source is turned on in a different lighting manner depending on a game situation. 6. A decoration device for a game machine arranged in a game area provided on a game board surface, comprising: a light source fixed to the game board surface; and a polyhedral shape that covers the light source and has a plurality of inclined surfaces. And a decorative cover made of a light-transmissive resin, provided in the gaming machine. 7. The decoration device for a gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein the surface shape of the decoration cover is a pyramid shape. 8. A plurality of decorative covers are arranged adjacent to each other.
The decoration device in the game machine according to any one of 1.