JP2004081588A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance performance effects in a game using a center case by eliminating monotonous behavior of game balls in the center case and moreover, combining the decorations by light emissions and the fun of the behavior of the game balls in the so-called first type of pachinko game machines. <P>SOLUTION: Transparent or semi-transparent decoration members 52 and 53 are disposed at a side part of the center case 50 and a plurality of protruded parts 52b and 53b sticking forward are formed at an interval, that lets the game balls pass, in front of the decoration members. Moreover, electric light emitting members 61 and 62 are arranged behind the decoration members. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, and in particular, eliminates the monotony of the behavior of a game ball in a center case, and combines decoration by light emission with fun of the behavior of a game ball to play a game with a center case. Related to a gaming machine in which the effect of the production is significantly enhanced.
[0002]
[Prior art]
For example, on a game board of a first-type pachinko machine (for example, near the center of the game area), a fluctuating display device (for example, an LCD or CRT) capable of fluctuating and displaying identification information (so-called special map) is provided. Alternatively, a display screen of a plurality of LEDs is provided, and provided that a pachinko ball has won a specific winning portion (start winning opening) in the game area, a game by a variable display on this display screen (ie, , A fluctuation display game).
That is, in the case of the first-type pachinko machine, when a pachinko ball (hereinafter, sometimes simply referred to as a ball) wins in a starting winning opening (a so-called starting winning opening of a special figure) provided below the variable display device, this winning is achieved. A random number is extracted at a timing corresponding to the detection, and for example, information including the extracted random number value is stored as lottery information. Then, in a normal state (a state other than a jackpot state described later), one variation display is sequentially performed on one screen of the lottery information storage (so-called start storage) on the screen of the variation display device. If the lottery information is determined to be a hit, the display result of the identification information variably displayed on the screen (a so-called stop symbol mode) is displayed as a special display result (for example, “7, 7, 7”). Finally, the player is informed that the advantageous state of the so-called big hit (special game state) is given to the player.
[0003]
In this big hit state, the opening operation (big hit round) of opening the big winning opening of a variable winning device called a so-called attacker continues to win a special winning section (so-called V winning opening) provided in the big winning opening. As a condition, a special game executed up to 16 rounds is executed.
By the way, recently, in the first-type pachinko machines and the like, since the variable display device has been increased in size, the passing area and decorative portion of the ball in the game area have been reduced, and the periphery of the display unit of the variable display device has been configured. The behavior of the ball in the member called the center case to be decorated and the decoration effect of the center case are important factors that affect the fun of the gaming machine. Usually, an eave-shaped portion called an armor is provided above the center case (above the display portion of the fluctuation display device) so as to protrude from the game board surface to the front side, and flows down from above the center case. The broken ball is divided right and left by the armor so as not to block the front of the display of the variable display device. For this reason, when the variable display device is enlarged and the center case is enlarged accordingly, the passage area of the ball is limited to a narrow area on the left and right sides of the center case except for the inside of the center case (the area passing through a stage described later). Would.
[0004]
Therefore, in recent years, a decorative member that emits light is provided in the center case, a stage in which the game ball can flow in from the side and rolls in the center case, and the ball is placed on the stage toward the starting winning opening. Many models have a configuration in which a guiding groove for guiding is provided, or a warp flow path is provided in a center case, and a ball flows into a stage by a route passing through the warp flow path. Here, the stage is a shelf-shaped portion formed at the bottom side of the center case (lower side of the fluctuation display device), in which the game balls can roll and the rolling game balls are directed toward the starting winning opening. It is a part that can be flowed down and is a so-called ball display that shows a player with a little time whether or not the game ball enters the starting winning opening.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
By the way, in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, the stage is provided in the center case as described above, and the warp flow path for guiding the ball is provided in this stage, but the ball flows into the center case (on the stage). Whether or not to do so is determined depending on whether the ball bounces well with the nail on the side of the center case, or whether the ball enters the entrance of the warp flow path, and has been monotonous. In addition, the decoration of the center case is also performed independently of the game ball, and the improvement of the decoration effect has been demanded.
Also, the configuration of the stage was such that the above-described guide groove was simply provided, so that the behavior of the game ball on the stage was monotonous, and improvement was required.
Therefore, the present invention eliminates the monotonous behavior of the game ball in the center case, and combines the decoration by light emission with the fun of the behavior of the game ball, thereby significantly improving the effect of the center case for the production of the game. The purpose is to provide a machine.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention includes a gaming board having a gaming area formed on a front surface in which a game ball flows down,
A variable display device, which is provided so that a display unit faces forward from the game area, and whose display state can be changed,
A display case of the variable display device facing the front is formed on the inner rear side, and a center case attached to a game board so as to surround a periphery of the display unit in the game area,
A starting winning opening provided below the center case,
With
A variation display game for varyingly displaying identification information on the variation display device based on a game ball winning in the starting winning prize port is executed, and when the result of the variation display game is a special display result, In gaming machines that can generate advantageous special gaming states,
The center case is
A mounting board for mounting the center case itself to the game board,
An opening formed in the mounting board;
A recess formed so as to communicate rearward from the opening and having the display window at the back, and a stage formed on the lower inner peripheral surface of the recess and capable of rolling game balls flowing into the recess; When,
A light emitting member arranged on the side of the display window and capable of emitting light electrically,
A transparent or translucent decorative member disposed on the front side of the light emitting member,
With
The decorative member,
By forming a plurality of protrusions on the front face at intervals that allow game balls to pass,
A game ball can be guided to the stage.
[0007]
Here, the “interval at which the game ball can pass” may be an interval equal to or larger than the diameter of the game ball, but may be an interval smaller than the diameter of the game ball. That is, as compared to the size of the game ball, the protrusion height of the protrusion is low, and if the protrusion is small, even at an interval smaller than the diameter of the game ball, This is because a game ball may be able to pass through a position between the protrusions.
Further, "the game ball can be guided to the stage" means that the game ball is not always guided reliably but may be guided at least.
[0008]
As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, for example, the tip of the protruding portion may be arranged at the same position as or behind the front surface of the mounting board in the front-rear direction.
[0009]
Further, for example, as described in claim 3, a convex portion higher than the periphery is formed at the center rear side of the stage, and furthermore, at the center position of this convex portion in the left-right direction and directly above the starting winning opening. At a corresponding position, a guide groove having a bottom surface inclined downward and forward is formed to guide the game ball flowing down to the stage toward the starting winning opening,
Side walls (step-like portions) at the edges of the convex portion are directed forwardly around the guide groove so as to guide game balls that flow down to the stage and do not ride on the convex portion toward the starting winning opening position. May be formed in a tapered shape (U-shape, V-shape, arc-shape, etc.).
[0010]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine will be described with reference to the drawings.
A. Front structure and overall structure of pachinko machine
First, referring to FIG. 1, a front configuration and an overall structure of a pachinko machine 1 (game machine) of the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 is a so-called CR machine (card reading machine) in this case, and is roughly divided into a pachinko machine 2 (game machine body) and a card as a game medium lending device. It is composed of a formula ball rental machine 3 and these are installed in pairs. The card-type ball lending machine 3 has a card reader / writer (recording medium responding means) built in, and a card insertion slot 4 into which a card (game value specifying information recording medium) such as a magnetic card or an IC card is inserted on the front surface. Is provided.
[0011]
The pachinko machine 2 has a front frame 11 attached to the machine frame (not shown) disposed on the back side of the front frame 11 so as to be openable and closable. It is mounted on the upper side of the frame 11. A glass frame 13 is attached to the front frame 11 so as to be openable and closable so as to cover the front upper side, and a game board is provided via a glass plate 14 (which may be a transparent plastic board) held by the glass frame 13. Ten game areas are visible.
An opening / closing panel 15 is arranged below the glass frame 13 and is attached to the front frame 11 so as to be openable and closable. Further, an operation panel 16 is provided below the opening / closing panel 15 in a normally fixed state with respect to the front frame 11.
[0012]
On the front surface of the game board 10, an area (game area 31 to be described later) for judging out or safe (judging whether or not a prize has been made) while dropping the ball from above is formed. , The game ball is discharged to the upper plate 17 provided on the opening / closing panel 15 (that is, discharged as a prize ball).
A key insertion portion 21 of a locking device (not shown) for the front frame 11 and the glass frame 13 is formed at an opening / closing side (right side in FIG. 1) of the front frame 11.
[0013]
The upper plate 17 provided on the opening / closing panel 15 temporarily holds game balls before firing ejected as prize balls or lending balls, and launches these game balls on the lower side of the back surface of the front frame 11 with a firing device ( The upper plate 17 is provided with a card operating section 23 and a ball passage opening / closing device for transferring game balls of the upper plate 17 to a lower plate 26 described later. Push button 24 is provided.
The operation panel 16 also includes an ashtray 25, a lower tray 26, a ball release lever 27 for pulling out the balls stored in the lower tray 26, and a firing operation handle 28 for operating the firing device. Is provided.
[0014]
B. Front structure of gaming board
Next, the front configuration of the game board 10 will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, a substantially circular game area 31 is formed on a front surface of the game board 10 by being surrounded by a guide rail 30.
The game board 10 has an out-ball inlet (located at the rear of a mounting member of a variable winning device 34 to be described later, which is not shown), a variable display device 32, an ordinary electric accessory type starting winning port 33, a variable winning device 34 ( The center case 50 (including a special figure start storage display) surrounding the front of the display section of the fluctuation display device 32 (including a special figure start memory 35). ), A general-purpose indicator 44, a general-purpose start memory display 45, a hitting direction converting member 46 called a windmill (only a part is denoted by a code, and others are omitted because it is complicated), and a number of obstacle nails (not illustrated) are provided. Is provided.
[0015]
The variable display device 12 includes a screen capable of displaying identification information (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a special figure) such as an image and a symbol, and can display a special figure for a variable display game. For example, three variable display areas are formed in three rows in the approximate center of the screen, and in each variable display area, a special figure consisting of numbers, characters, and the like is displayed in a stopped state (stop display), or a variable figure is displayed. It is possible to display (variable display) in a state (for example, a state of scrolling vertically).
A winning sensor (for example, a proximity sensor) is arranged for each winning opening in all the winning openings provided in the gaming board 10 as shown by a dotted rectangle in FIG. That is, a special figure starting sensor is arranged in the starting winning opening 33, a count sensor and a continuation sensor are arranged in the variable winning device 34 (large winning opening), and a winning sensor is arranged in the general winning openings 37 to 42. I have.
The game area 31 in the game board 10 includes a center case, a variable display device, and a start winning port. If the game is performed using a pachinko ball, the game area 31 belongs to a so-called “first type”, or It may be a device belonging to “type 3” provided with a variable display device or another model, and may have any configuration. For example, in the present embodiment, a type belonging to “type 1” is used. Is used.
[0016]
C. Detailed configuration of center case
Next, a detailed configuration of the center case 50 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 2 is a front view of the center case 50, and FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 4A is a sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. 2, and FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along line CC in FIG. 6 and 7 are exploded perspective views of the center case 50. FIG. FIG. 8 is an enlarged perspective view for explaining a mounting structure of decorative members 52 and 53 described later. FIG. 4B is a partially enlarged view of FIG.
As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the center case 50 includes an armor member 51, two right and left decorative members 52, 53, a mounting board 54, a convex member 55, a window frame decorative member 56, and a back member 57. As shown in FIG. 2, a rectangular display window 58 is formed at the center rearward so that the display unit of the variable display device 32 faces forward in the assembled state. Further, inside the center case 50 (a space from an opening 54d of the mounting board 54 to a display window 58 described later), a concave chamber 50a is formed on the front side of the display unit of the variable display device 32 (see FIG. 3). . In this case, the inner surface of the concave chamber 50a is the front surface of the display unit of the variable display device 32.
In FIG. 2, what is indicated by reference numeral 59 is a special figure start storage display. In FIG. 2 and the like, reference numerals 61 and 62 denote rod-shaped light-emitting members disposed on both sides of the mounting board 54 (behind the decorative members 52 and 53).
[0017]
Here, the armor member 51 is a resin member that constitutes an eave-shaped portion provided above the center case 50 (above the display unit of the fluctuation display device 32), and protrudes from the game board surface to the front side. The ball that has flowed down from above the case 50 is always divided right and left by the armor portion 51 so that the front of the display portion of the variable display device 32 is not blocked. In this armor member 51, mounting bosses 51a formed on both sides of the back surface are inserted above the light emitting members 61 and 62, and screws (not shown) inserted from the back side of the mounting substrate 54 are screwed to the end surfaces of the mounting bosses 51a. It is attached to the attachment substrate 54 by inserting.
[0018]
Next, the decorative members 52 and 53 are translucent resin members, and in this case, are strip-shaped and have a width narrowing downward, and circular lens portions 52a and 53a are formed at the upper end. ing. The lens portions 52a and 53a emit light from a light emitting source (eg, an LED) arranged on the back surface side, and constitute a light emitting portion (lamp) for decoration. A plurality of projections 52b, 53b projecting forward in a spherical shape are formed on the front surfaces of the decoration members 52, 53 (below the lens portions 52a, 53a) at intervals so that game balls can pass therethrough. . In this case, since the protruding portions 52b and 53b protrude in a spherical shape, they also function as lenses for diffusing the light of the light emitting members 61 and 62. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 3 to 5 (particularly, FIG. 4B), the tips of the protruding portions 52b and 53b are arranged at the same position as or slightly behind the front surface of the mounting board 54 in the front-rear direction. ing.
[0019]
These decorative members 52, 53 have a plurality of (in this case, three) mounting engagement portions 52c, 53c formed so as to protrude to the rear surface side, and these mounting engagement portions 52c, 53c are attached to the mounting substrate. 4 is attached to the mounting board 54 by engaging with a corresponding engaging hole (for example, an engaging hole 54c shown in FIG. 4 (a), other symbols are omitted), and the armor member 51 and the mounting board 54 described above. It does not fall off by being pinched. FIG. 8 shows a state in which the mounting engaging portion 52c at the lower end of the decorative member 52 is engaged with the mounting substrate 54. FIG. 4A shows a state in which the mounting engaging portion 52c on the side of the decorative member 52 is engaged with the engaging hole 54c of the mounting substrate 54.
[0020]
Next, the mounting substrate 54 is a frame-shaped member having an opening 54d on the inside thereof, which constitutes the front side of the above-described recessed chamber 50a, and is a resin member for mounting the center case 50 to the game board 10. . The member denoted by reference numeral 10a in FIGS. 3 to 5 is a veneer plate which is a substrate of the game board 10. As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the center case 50 is attached to the game board 10 by fitting the outer periphery of the attachment board 54 into the opening formed in the plywood 10 a from the front side.
The bottom portion 54a of the mounting board 54 forms a part of the stage 70 (around the convex portion) on which the flowing game balls can roll, and at the center thereof, the bottom surface is inclined downward toward the front. A guide groove 54b is formed. The position of the guide groove 54b in the left-right direction is just above the starting winning opening 33, and a game ball flowing down from the front end of the guiding groove 54b wins the starting winning opening 33 with a high probability.
[0021]
Next, the convex member 55 is a member that is coupled to the rear of the bottom part 54a of the mounting substrate 54, and forms a convex part 70a of the stage 70 by its upper surface. That is, as shown in FIG. 3, the upper surface of the convex member 55 is one step higher than the upper surface of the bottom portion 54a (around the convex portion 70a) in the mounted state. The bottom of the convex member 55 is positioned at the center in the left-right direction and directly above the starting winning opening 33 in order to guide the game balls flowing down to the stage 70 toward the starting winning opening 33. A guide groove 55b inclined downward toward is formed. The guide groove 55b is located on an extension of the above-described guide groove 54b in the left-right direction, and a game ball that fits into the guide groove 55b and flows forward through the above-described guide groove 54b has a high probability. And the winning prize opening 33 is won.
When viewed from the front, the convex member 55 and the bottom 54a of the mounting board 54 are curved in an arc shape in the left-right direction. As a result, the stage 70 constituted by these members is also curved in an arc shape in the left-right direction. It has a shape. With such a shape, a game ball that has flowed into the stage 70 is likely to flow to the center (the position where the guide groove 55b and the like are formed), and a case occurs where the game ball rolls so as to swing right and left.
[0022]
The edge (stepped portion) of the convex member 55 is tapered forward (in this case, substantially arc-shaped) around the guide groove 55b, and flows down onto the stage 70 to form a convex surface. The side wall 70b guides a game ball that does not ride on the portion 70a or a game ball spilled around from the convex portion 70a toward the position of the starting winning opening 33 (that is, the position of the guide groove 54b).
As shown in FIG. 3, the convex member 55 fits an engagement projection 55c formed on the front end into an engagement hole 54e (see FIG. 3) formed on the back surface of the bottom 54a of the mounting board 54, Further, the engagement projection 55d formed on the rear end is fitted in an engagement hole 56e (see FIG. 3) formed in the window frame decoration member 56, and is attached to the window frame decoration member 56 in this mounted state. It is configured not to fall off by being sandwiched between the bottom 54a of the substrate 54.
[0023]
Next, the back member 57 includes an upper back member 57a and a lower back member 57b. The upper back member 57a is a plate-shaped member for mounting a wide circuit board (not shown) sandwiched on the upper back side of the mounting board 54, and is attached by screws (not shown) inserted from the back side. It is mounted on a mounting board 54. The circuit board is a board for electric wiring on which a light emitting source and the like are disposed on the back side of the lens portions 52a and 53a.
The lower back member 57b is a frame-like member having an opening forming the display window 58 formed inside, and is also attached to the attachment substrate 54 by screws (not shown) inserted from the back side. . Note that the lower end of the lower back member 57b is joined to the back surface of the window frame decorative member 56, and the window frame decorative member 56 is sandwiched between the mounting substrate 54 so that the window frame decorative member 56 and the aforementioned convex member 55 Prevents shedding.
[0024]
Next, the special figure start memory display 59 is a special figure start memory display for displaying a so-called special figure start memory, and is started and stored by light emission from an internal light source (for example, an LED mounted on the circuit board). The number is reported. As shown in FIG. 2, the special figure start storage display 59 is provided on both lower left sides of the armor member 51.
Next, the rod-shaped light-emitting members 61 and 62 are vertically arranged behind (backside) the decorative members 52 and 53 as shown in FIG. 6, and are made of a transparent resin as shown in FIGS. The light guide members 61a and 62a have a round rod shape, and the lens members 61b and 62b have a U-shaped cross section and are arranged to cover the front surfaces of the light guide members 61a and 62a. Further, opaque cases 61c and 62c as shown in FIG. 6 are provided above the light guide members 61a and 62a and the lens members 61b and 62b, and inside the cases 61c and 62c (the upper ends of the light guide members 61a and 62a). A light source (for example, an LED mounted on the circuit board) that emits light toward the light guide members 61a and 62a is disposed on the (side) side. Accordingly, when the light emitting source is driven by the control of the control device described later, the output light of the light emitting source is guided to the light guide members 61a and 62a, and emitted forward through the lens members 61b and 62b ( That is, the rod-shaped light emitting members 61 and 62 are lit over the entire length. The light from the rod-shaped light emitting members 61 and 62 is partially radiated to the front of the pachinko machine via the decorative members 52 and 53. Further, the rod-shaped light emitting members 61 and 62 may be turned on, for example, at the time of a general hit or a big hit, which will be described later, or during a fluctuation display game (especially during a reach action) or before starting the fluctuation display game. It may be turned on.
[0025]
D. Control system configuration
Next, the configuration of the control system of the present pachinko machine will be briefly described (not shown). The control system of the pachinko machine 2 is roughly composed of a game control device and peripheral devices such as a display control device and a decoration control device.
The game control device is a control device that comprehensively controls the operation of the entire pachinko machine including the progress of the game, and is realized, for example, by a unit attached to the back of the game board 10. The display control device is a device that drives and controls the variable display device 32 based on a command from the game control device, and includes, for example, a unit attached to the back side of the variable display device 32. The decoration control device is a device for driving and controlling the lamps (the above-mentioned light emitting sources) based on a command from the game control device, and is also composed of a unit mounted on the back side of the game board 10 or the like. Note that a mode in which the game control device directly controls the driving of the lamps (the above-described light emitting sources) without providing the decoration control device may be employed.
[0026]
E. FIG. Game Overview
Next, an outline of a game performed by the gaming machine of this example and a flow of the game will be described.
First, at the beginning of the game (or before the start of the game), the game is in the customer waiting state, display control information for instructing the display of the customer waiting screen is transmitted from the game control device, and the change display device 32 The display unit displays a customer waiting screen (moving image or still image).
[0027]
Then, when the ball hit into the game area via the guide rail 30 wins the so-called chucker starting winning opening 33 (that is, when there is a starting winning), the display control information for instructing the above-described variable display is provided. Are transmitted from the game control device to the display control device, and a fluctuating display in which the special figure fluctuates is performed on the display screen of the fluctuating display device 32, and a fluctuating display game is performed.
In this variable display game, in some cases, for example, at a time near the end of the variable display, in order to give the player an expectation of a big hit, the special figure variable display (so-called reach action) and the related Sound output and lighting of lamps are performed (that is, reach effect is performed).
[0028]
If the result of the variable display game (combination of stopped special figures) is a special display result (for example, a slotted number such as “7, 7, 7”), a bonus called a big hit is given to the player. In terms of control, a value such as a jackpot random number is extracted and stored in the game control device on condition that there is a start winning, and the extracted and stored random number value (lottery information) and a preset determination value are determined. At the time of the determination, a comparison is made, and based on the result of the comparison, whether or not to make a big hit or a rough mode of the fluctuation display (that is, a fluctuation pattern) is determined, and the display control information based on this determination is transmitted to the display control device. Sent. Then, the display control device determines the final mode of the variable display and starts the variable display.
[0029]
Then, when the big hit occurs, the opening and closing door of the big winning opening of the variable winning device 34 is temporarily opened for a period of up to ten winnings within a range not exceeding a specified time (for example, 30 seconds). The operation is performed. The opening operation is performed a plurality of times, for example, up to 16 rounds at predetermined intervals, provided that the detection of a continuous winning ball (detection of a ball by the continuous sensor) is performed. In the big hit state, display control information for instructing the display of the big hit screen for producing the big hit state or notifying the player of the number of big hit rounds is transmitted from the game control device, and the display unit of the variable display device 32 Then, such a display during the big hit is executed.
[0030]
Also, even during the above-mentioned special display fluctuating display game, when a further ball wins in the starting winning opening 33, the lottery information is stored up to the maximum upper limit (for example, four) and the lottery information is stored. The number is notified by lighting of the special figure start storage display 59. Then, after the variable display game ends, the variable display game of the above-described special figure is sequentially repeated based on the storage of the lottery information (that is, the start storage).
That is, when the variable display game ends with the big hit, the game shifts to the big hit state. Also, if the variable display game ends with a miss and there is a start memory, the variable display game is executed again.If the variable display game ends with a miss and there is no start memory, the game returns to the customer waiting state, the big hit ends and the start memory is stored. If not, the flow returns to the customer waiting state.
[0031]
On the other hand, when the ball passes the general-purpose starting gates 35 and 36 during the game, a general-purpose variation display game based on the general-purpose display (for example, a single-digit number) of the general-purpose indicator 44 is performed. Be done. Then, if the result of the variable display game (stopped ordinary figure) is a predetermined mode (for example, “7”), a game value called per ordinary figure is given.
At this time, a game is played in which the pair of opening and closing members of the starting winning opening 33 are held in an inverted C-shape, for example, for about 0.5 seconds. This makes it easier for the ball to win in the start winning opening 33, and accordingly, the number of times of executing the variable display game of the special figure increases, and the possibility of a big hit increases.
Further, when a ball is further won at the general-purpose starting gates 35, 36 during the above-described general-purpose change display game, the lamp of the general-purpose starting memory display 45 is lit, and in this case, up to four lamps are stored. After the end of the variable display game, the variable display game of the general figure is repeated based on the memory.
[0032]
F. Motion of game ball in center case
Next, the operation and the like of the game ball in the center case will be described. FIG. 9 is an enlarged perspective view illustrating the behavior of the game ball by the decorative member 52, and FIG. 10 is an enlarged perspective view illustrating the behavior of the game ball on the stage 70.
(A) Operation of game ball by decorative member
First, the operation of the game balls by the decorative members 52 and 53 (the effect of the protrusions of the decorative members) and the like will be described with reference to FIGS.
In the past, all game balls that jumped sideways by the nails on the side of the center case 50 and tried to pass below the armor member 51 would pass through the side of the center case 50, and There is a high possibility that the gas flows into the inside (that is, inside the opening constituting the display window 58) and flows down onto the stage 70.
[0033]
However, in the present embodiment, a plurality of protrusions 52a are formed on the front surface of the decorative members 52, 53 arranged on the side of the center case 50 at an interval through which the ball can pass. In some cases, the game ball which is about to flow into the case 50 from the side passes through the space between the protruding portions and flows into the center case 50. In some cases, the ball does not jump into the center case 50. Further, as illustrated in FIG. 9, a novel behavior in which a game ball moves in a complicated manner while changing its direction on a decorative member also occurs. In the case of FIG. 9, the game ball K, which is about to flow into the center case 50 from the side, first hits one of the plurality of protrusions 52a and is turned downward, and then turns downward in FIG. As shown in the figure, the water flows down over the protrusion indicated by reference numeral T2 by an operation including the movement in the front-rear direction such that it comes back against the glass plate 14, and then hits the protrusion indicated by reference numeral T3 toward the inside of the center case 50. It bounces in the direction and eventually flows into the center case 50.
[0034]
Since the rod-shaped light emitting members 61 and 62 are arranged on the back side of the decorative members 52 and 53, the rod-shaped light emitting members 61 and 62 emit light forward from the back side of the game ball that moves as described above, and the rod-shaped light emission is performed. The light from the members 61 and 62 enters the eyes of the player as the above-mentioned halo of the above-mentioned game ball passing through the decoration member, sometimes with a complicated movement. In other words, the above-mentioned gaming balls sometimes block the light of the rod-shaped light emitting members 61 and 62 with complicated movements, causing the light to flicker at random positions. For this reason, the decoration by the light emission of the rod-shaped light emitting members 61 and 62 and the interesting behavior of the game ball are combined, and the effect of producing the game is enhanced.
[0035]
(B) Operation of the game ball on the stage
Next, the operation of the game ball on the stage 70 will be described with reference to FIG.
In this case, the game ball K that has flowed onto the stage 70, as shown in FIG. 10, for example, rides on the convex portion 70a and then falls forward in the guide groove 55b, and passes through the guide groove 54b to start the winning opening 33. , Or rolls along the side wall 70b without riding on the convex portion 70a, and flows down toward the starting winning opening 33 via the guide groove 54b. Alternatively, although not shown, the game ball flowing from the left side onto the stage 70 rides on the convex portion 70a and then spills out of the convex portion 70a on the right side over the guide groove 55b, and left along the right side portion of the side wall 70b. And may fall into the guide groove 54b and flow down toward the starting winning opening 33. Also, after the game ball flowing from the left side onto the stage 70 rides on the convex portion 70a and crosses the guide groove 55b, it turns to the left side on the right side of the convex portion 70a, returns to the left side and fits in the guide groove 55b. Also, a movement such as flowing down to the starting winning opening 33 via the guide groove 54b may occur.
That is, in the case of the present embodiment, the pattern of the movement of the game ball toward the starting winning opening 33 on the stage 70 is diversified.
[0036]
According to the pachinko machine of the present embodiment described above, as described above, the monotonous behavior of the game ball on the side of the center case 50 is eliminated, and the decoration by light emission and the fun of the behavior of the game ball are combined. As a result, the effect of the game produced by the center case 50 is greatly enhanced, and the interest of the game is improved.
Further, in the present embodiment, since the tips of the projections 52b, 53b of the decorative members 52, 53 are arranged at the same position as or behind the front surface of the mounting board 54, the game ball hits the projection and the movement is caused. There is an effect that the changing operation occurs appropriately.
Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the pattern of the movement of the game ball toward the position of the starting winning opening 33 (ie, the center in the left-right direction of the stage 70) on the stage 70 is diversified, and the game on the stage is performed. The interest of the game is also improved in terms of the fun of the behavior of the ball (the effect of showing the ball).
[0037]
It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, but may have various aspects, various modifications or applications.
For example, the tip of all or a part of the protrusion of the decorative member may be extended closer to the glass plate 14 than the front surface of the mounting board 54 as shown by reference numeral TA in FIG. .
Further, the embodiments disclosed this time are to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.
[0038]
【The invention's effect】
According to the gaming machine of the first aspect, there are cases in which the game ball which is about to flow into the center case from the side passes between the protrusions of the decorative member and flows into the center case. In some cases, the bounces outward on one of the protrusions and does not flow into the center case. In addition, a novel behavior occurs in which the game ball moves in a complicated manner on the decorative member while changing its direction.
[0039]
In addition, the light emitting member emits light forward from the back side of the game ball that moves as described above, and the light from the light emitting member passes through the decoration member sometimes in a complicated movement. The ball will enter the player's eyes as halo. In other words, the above-mentioned game ball sometimes blocks the light of the light emitting member with a complicated movement, causing the light to flicker at random positions.
Therefore, the monotonous behavior of the game ball on the side of the center case is eliminated, and the decoration by the light emission and the fun of the behavior of the game ball are combined, so that the effect of the game effect by the center case is remarkably enhanced. The interest of the people is improved.
[0040]
Further, as described in claim 2, in a mode in which the tip of the projecting portion is arranged at the same position as or behind the front surface of the mounting board, the operation in which the game ball hits the projecting portion and changes its movement is performed. There is a modest effect.
Further, in the aspect described in claim 3, a stage having a convex surface higher than the periphery is formed on an inner peripheral surface of a lower portion of the concave chamber in the center case, and a side wall of an edge of the convex surface is formed of a game ball. Is guided toward the position of the winning opening, and is tapered forward with the center guiding groove as a center. For this reason, for example, the pattern of the movement of the game ball toward the position of the starting winning opening on the stage is diversified, and the interest of the game is also interesting in terms of the fun of the behavior of the game ball on the stage (the effect of showing the ball). improves.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a front configuration of a pachinko machine.
FIG. 2 is a front view of a center case.
FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 2;
FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. 2;
FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along line CC in FIG. 2;
FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of a center case.
FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of a center case.
FIG. 8 is an enlarged perspective view illustrating a mounting structure of the decorative member.
FIG. 9 is an enlarged perspective view illustrating behavior of a game ball by a decorative member.
FIG. 10 is an enlarged perspective view illustrating behavior of a game ball on a stage.
FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining another embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Pachinko machines (game machines)
10 game board
31 Gaming Area
32 Variable display device
50 center case
50a recessed chamber
52,53 decorative members
52b, 53b Projection
54 Mounting board
54b, 55b Guide groove
54d opening
58 Display window
61, 62 light emitting member
70 stages
70a convex part
70b Side wall

Claims (3)

A game board in which a game area in which a game ball flows down is formed in the front,
A variable display device, which is provided so that a display unit faces forward from the game area, and whose display state can be changed,
A display case of the variable display device facing the front is formed on the inner rear side, and a center case attached to a game board so as to surround a periphery of the display unit in the game area,
A starting winning opening provided below the center case,
With
A variation display game for varyingly displaying identification information on the variation display device based on a game ball winning in the starting winning prize port is executed, and when the result of the variation display game is a special display result, In gaming machines that can generate advantageous special gaming states,
The center case is
A mounting board for mounting the center case itself to the game board,
An opening formed in the mounting board;
A recess formed so as to communicate rearward from the opening and having the display window at the back, and a stage formed on the lower inner peripheral surface of the recess and capable of rolling game balls flowing into the recess; When,
A light emitting member arranged on the side of the display window and capable of emitting light electrically,
A transparent or translucent decorative member disposed on the front side of the light emitting member,
With
The decorative member,
By forming a plurality of protrusions on the front face at intervals that allow game balls to pass,
A gaming machine, wherein a game ball can be guided to the stage. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a tip end of the protruding portion is disposed at a position equal to or behind a front surface of the mounting board in a front-rear direction. At the center rear side of the stage, a convex portion higher than the periphery is formed, and further, at the center position of this convex portion in the left-right direction and at a position corresponding to directly above the starting winning opening, it has flowed down to the stage. In order to guide the game ball toward the starting winning opening, a guide groove having a bottom surface inclined downward toward the front is formed,
The side wall of the edge of the convex portion is tapered forward around the guide groove so as to guide a game ball flowing down to the stage and not riding on the convex portion toward the position of the starting winning opening. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is formed in a shape.

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