JP2006043157A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To install a movable object for performances attached to a center case or the like without narrowing the flow-down route of game balls for the purpose of enjoying the flow-down route of the game balls which is the original game property of a Pachinko game, thereby to widely and effectively secure a game area without lowering a performance level, to suppress costs to be as low as possible, and to increase a performance effect on a game board surface. <P>SOLUTION: A performance device constituted of a unit base to be mounted on a game board, an EL display visibly arranged on the unit base, the movable object arranged at such a position that a player can view it only through the EL display and a drive source for driving the movable object is mounted on the game board through a through-hole by arranging the through-hole on a game plate. Also, the front surface of a game board surface and the front surface of the performance device are made almost flush with each other to such an extent that the front surfaces do not obstruct the flow-down of the game balls, a lamp board for LEDs is installed in the unit base and the plurality of LEDs are loaded on the lamp board. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention is configured by joining a game board and a launching device for launching a game ball for use in a game, and a decorative sheet on which a decorative pattern for a game area where the game ball will flow down is applied. The present invention relates to a gaming machine equipped with an effect display device including an EL display and a movable object.

  In conventional pachinko machines, display devices such as liquid crystals have been steadily expanded in recent years due to the preference for flashy effects, and are often installed on game boards using large liquid crystals. Yes. In addition, if the liquid crystal is enlarged, the center case around the symbol display device is also enlarged.In addition, in order to give the player interest, a movable object such as a character is installed in the center case. An increasing number of gaming machines drive and act on movable objects during reach, notice, or big hits.

In JP-A-4-354961, a base plate made of a synthetic resin molded body, a surface layer made of a transparent synthetic resin film, and a backing layer are bonded, and a decorative board printed between the two layers is bonded. By configuring the game board. A light emitting body such as an LED is installed on the back of the game board, and the light effect of the light on the game board surface is enhanced by allowing the light from the light emitter to pass through the translucent decorative board. In Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-24632, an EL display device is installed in the game area and various effects are displayed to enhance the effect of the presentation, and a layer for protecting the EL display device is provided. It is also possible to attach game parts.
JP-A-4-354961 JP 2004-24632 A

  First, by installing a large impact movable object in the center case as described above, the center case itself becomes quite large, and when it is installed on the game board, it almost blocks the right half of the game area. There are often cases where this happens. For this reason, even if it is to enhance the production effect, too large a center case and narrowing the game area will launch the original game balls of pachinko games, and the flow path and movement of the balls by game nails etc. It can be said that the part which can be said to be the essence of the pachinko game such as enjoyment is considerably restricted.

  Furthermore, in the configuration of the game board described in the above-mentioned JP-A-4-354961, the game board itself has translucency, so that light such as LED is transmitted from the back side of the game board, but the effect is enhanced. Is only transmitted through the game board, and the design of the decorative sheet is not changed, so the production effect cannot be said to be very high. Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2004-24632 provides an EL display device in the game area to enhance the game effect in the game area, and a protective layer is provided so that a game nail or the like can be installed so that the EL display device can be arranged freely. The production effect is slightly enhanced only by changing the display contents of the game area. In addition, a large EL display that covers the entire gaming area is currently being developed with a maximum of 40 inches, but has not yet been commercialized. Because it is manufactured by combining a small size EL display (for example, combining 12 inches into 24 inches), using a large EL display becomes expensive, and at present It seems that feasibility is poor.

  Therefore, in the present invention, for the purpose of enjoying the flow path of the game ball that is the original game of pachinko, a directing movable object usually attached to the center case or the like is installed without narrowing the flow path of the game ball, It is possible to ensure a wide and effective gaming area without lowering the conventional performance level, and to keep the cost as low as possible and to increase the performance effect on the game board surface at a realistic level. .

  In the present invention, it is configured by joining a game board and a launching device for launching a game ball for use in a game, and a decoration sheet on which a game area decoration pattern on which the game ball will flow down is applied. In a gaming machine comprising a gaming board, a unit base that is mounted on the gaming board, an EL display that is visibly arranged on the unit base, and a position that is visible to the player only through the EL display The game board is provided with a through hole in a stage device composed of a movable object disposed on the board and a drive source for driving the movable object, and is mounted on the game board through the through hole. Yes.

  Further, when the production device is mounted on the game board, the front surface of the game board surface and the front surface of the production device are substantially flush with each other so as not to prevent the flow of game balls, It is characterized in that a lamp substrate for LEDs is installed on the LED substrate and a plurality of LEDs are mounted on the lamp substrate.

  According to the features of the first and second aspects, the EL display and the movable object are integrated as a production device, so that it can be anywhere in the game area (for example, on the flow path of the game ball or the back where the game nail is struck) ) Can be installed, the game area can be used effectively without narrowing the flow path of the game ball, and the original game performance of the pachinko game is not impaired. In addition, since it can be partially installed in the game area using a small EL display, it is also possible to variably display decorative symbols on the game board surface, and if the EL display is turned off, movable objects appear from behind. It can also be expected to improve the production effect that was not available in the past.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, it is possible to light up the movable object at a relatively low cost by mounting the LED in the EL unit. Since the movable object installed in the unit is installed in a closed space, it seems difficult to obtain other lighting effects. In some cases, it is possible that the movement of a moving object is dark and cannot be determined. Therefore, if an LED is installed in the unit, the movement of the moving object can be easily determined, and it is installed on the board. An effective game effect can be performed together with a light effect such as a lamp device. In addition, by installing the lamp board on the unit base and making it smaller and integrated, the installation method on the game board becomes easy.

  Next, the best mode of the present invention will be described with reference to examples. Needless to say, the present invention is not limited to the examples described in the following examples, and can be implemented in various forms without departing from the gist of the present invention.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of the entire gaming machine (1). This is a gaming machine in which a game ball can be launched into the game area (7) by the operation handle (5). In the game area, a special symbol display device (2) for displaying a special symbol, a normal symbol, and a decorative symbol, a special symbol start port (3), a prize winning port (4), and a normal symbol start gate (8) are installed. Furthermore, a game button (6) that can be arbitrarily operated by the player is also installed in the gaming machine main body. Although not shown in the drawing, a large number of game nails are installed in the game area, and an effect EL unit is also embedded in the game area. When the launched game ball wins a special symbol start opening, a random number is extracted, and whether or not a jackpot or the like is determined based on the extracted random number. In the symbol display device, the symbol is changed based on the determination result, and the result is displayed. When the determination is a big hit, a big hit symbol such as “777” is displayed with a notice or a reach action. The jackpot game is composed of a predetermined number of rounds, and the big winning opening is opened for each round so that the winning becomes remarkably easy and the player can acquire a large number of prize balls.

  Next, FIG. 2 is a game board diagram showing the first embodiment, and shows when the EL display of the EL unit (12) is lit. The game board (10) is composed of a plurality of layers. The decorative board is printed on a transparent film such as a celluloid or a cabloid as described in the above-mentioned Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 4-354961, and the back side of the film is paper. Any general configuration may be used, such as joining the decorative sheet bonded together to a wooden game board. Also in this example, the decorative sheet (13) is joined to the game board to constitute a game board, and of course, a decorative design is applied. A game rail (11) is installed on the game board, and a game area (7) is configured to be surrounded by the game rail. A lamp device (14) that is lit and displayed by an LED or the like is installed on the upper part of the game board.

  The production EL unit (12) is installed in the game area of the game board. In normal times, the EL display displays a pattern that works in conjunction with the decorative sheet. In this example, the shaded area is an area displayed by the EL unit, and the symbol is displayed in synchronization with the landscape symbol applied to the decorative sheet. Of course, since the EL display is used, the display area can be variably displayed. For example, it is possible to produce an effect by displaying different symbols at the time of reach, reach notice, or jackpot, an example of which is shown in FIG. In the normal state, the EL unit displays only landscape views such as mountains in synchronism with the design of the decorative sheet (3-A). At the time of the notice, a bird appears on the landscape and is moved and displayed (3-B). In addition, at the time of another notice, it is possible to produce an effect that the reliability of the reach is increased by displaying symbols such as girls and flowers (3-C). Of course, it is possible to make a production by displaying a completely different pattern at the time of reach or jackpot.

  Next, FIG. 4 is also a game board diagram representing the first embodiment, showing the EL unit (12) when the EL display is extinguished. The display area represented by the hatched portion in FIG. 2 is in a dark state, and the movable object (15) installed on the back side of the EL unit is visible. In this example, an animal is used as a motif for the movable object, and its arm part moves up and down. Details will be described later. When the display of the EL display is turned off in this way, the movable object installed on the back side of the EL display appears in a visible state for the first time, and an effect is produced by the operation. For example, if the production is performed at the time of reach, reach notice, or jackpot, the effect will be enhanced. In addition, the display content of the EL display may be changed by operating the game button at the time of reach, reach notice, or big hit, or the display may be turned off.

  FIG. 5 shows a front view and an operation principle diagram of the EL unit (12). For convenience of explanation, the movable object (15) is shown through the EL display. The movable object installed in the unit base can move the arm (21) up and down by using the solenoid (22) installed inside as a drive source. When the solenoid is excited as shown in the operation principle diagram, the mounted movable iron core (25) rises against the spring (24) that is also mounted. Then, the slide plate (23) connected to the movable iron core is also raised, and the arm part shaft (26) to be engaged is rotated, and the connected arm part is also rotated and raised. When the solenoid is demagnetized, the movable iron core and the slide plate connected thereto are lowered by the repulsive force of the spring. Further, the arm part shaft to be engaged is rotated, and the connected arm part is also rotated and lowered. What is necessary is just to operate an arm part using such a structure.

  FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the EL unit (12) shown in FIG. 5, taken along the line AB and a view showing the form of mounting on the game board (10). The EL unit is provided with a movable mechanism (31) on a unit base (30). The unit base is composed of a resin molded product. The movable mechanism in this case is a movable object (15) and an arm part (21) having an animal motif shown in FIGS. 4 to 5, and includes a solenoid (22) shown in FIG. If it can be interpreted as referring to all the mechanisms that accompany it. Similarly, an EL display (32) and an EL protective plate (33) are installed in front of the unit base. As the EL protective plate, a transparent resin plate or the like is preferably used so that the EL display image can be clearly seen through the transparent plate. It is also possible to install game nails and game parts on the EL protection plate. Wirings (34) and (35) are connected to external terminals from the solenoid and the EL display, respectively.

  The EL unit having the above configuration is mounted on the game board as shown in FIG. A screw or the like may be used as a mounting method. The game board is configured by joining a game board (36) as a base and a decorative sheet (37). As is well known, the game board may be made of wood, or a transparent resin or the like may be used. Also, the decorative sheet may be a general one such as the configuration described in the above-mentioned JP-A-4-354961, or a general one in which a decorative pattern is applied by printing on a transparent film such as celluloid or cabloid, and the film and paper are bonded together. . In any case, there is no problem if the most suitable one is used for the presentation method in the gaming machine. A large number of game nails (38) are installed on the game board, and game nails are also installed on the EL protection plate of the EL unit.

  As described above, when the EL unit is mounted, if the game board surface and the front surface of the EL unit are mounted so as to be substantially equal, the flow of the game ball is not hindered, and the game performance of the pachinko game is not impaired. In addition, since game nails and the like can be installed via the EL protection plate, the EL unit can be disposed regardless of the installation location within the game area, and the game area can be effectively utilized.

  Next, FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a front view, a CD side cross-sectional view, and another example 2 of the mounting form on the game board (10) in another configuration example of the EL unit (12). The EL unit of this example has a configuration that does not have an EL protective plate as compared with the configuration shown in FIG. 6 described above. Since the EL protection plate is not provided in the EL unit, there is an advantage that the movable mechanism (31) can be configured large. The other configuration is the same as that of FIG.

  In order to mount the EL unit having the above configuration on the game board, the configuration shown in FIG. 2 or 3 may be used. In any case, the mounting method to the game board may be a screw or the like in the same manner as described above, and the configuration of the game board may be the same as described above. Mounting Example In FIG. 2, instead of having a protective plate, a decorative film (37) protects the EL display. This configuration is effective when a game nail or the like is not provided on the front surface. Mounting Example FIG. 3 shows a case where a guard plate (39) is installed on the external game board surface without providing a protective plate on the EL unit. In this case, since the game nail (38) or the like is installed on the guard plate, the EL unit can be arranged regardless of the installation location. There is no problem if the guard plate is joined to the game board using screws or the like.

  FIG. 8 is an electric block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine. The control circuit configuration of this embodiment includes a main control board (70), an effect control board (71), an EL unit (72), an EL display (73), a movable object solenoid (74), an LCD panel unit (75), It has a game button (76) and the like. Descriptions of the other components that are not changed compared to the conventional gaming machine will be omitted.

  The main control board (70) has a CPU, ROM, RAM, etc., and controls the entire gaming machine such as a function for extracting random numbers based on a predetermined probability, a function for displaying jackpot information, etc., and a function for transmitting commands for production. Do. The main control board operates according to the installed program, generates commands related to the progress of the game based on the detection signals of various switches, and outputs them to various boards such as the effect control board (71). In addition, it controls the driving of an accessory such as a big prize opening solenoid, and also controls a special symbol display device, a normal symbol display device, and a holding number display device. Further, an output signal from the main control board is also output to the external connection terminal, and a management signal such as symbol variation and jackpot is sent to the hall main computer.

  The effect control board (71) generates display image data based on the command received from the main control board (70) and displays it on the LCD panel unit (75) and the EL unit (72). The EL unit includes an EL display (73) and a movable object solenoid (74). Of course, display image data is displayed on the EL display. It also controls the turning on and off of the EL display. A signal from the game button (76) is also input to the effect control board.

  Next, FIG. 9 is a game board diagram showing the second embodiment, showing the EL unit (52) when the EL display is turned off, and the movable object (55) installed on the back side of the EL unit being visible. It is. In this example, the movable object has a flower motif and rotates. The game board (50) may have the same configuration as that of the first embodiment. Also in this example, the decorative sheet (53) is joined to the game board to constitute a game board, and of course, a decorative design is applied. A game rail (51) is installed on the game board, and a game area (56) is configured to be surrounded by the game rail. A lamp device (54) that is lit and displayed by an LED or the like is installed on the upper part of the game board.

  The production EL unit (52) is installed in the game area of the game board. In normal times, the EL display displays a pattern that works in conjunction with the decorative sheet. Of course, since the EL display is used, the display area can be variably displayed. For example, in the case of a reach, reach notice, or a big hit, it is possible to produce an effect as shown in Fig. 3 above, or to display a completely different pattern, and by operating a game button, an EL display The display content may be changed, or the display may be turned off.

  FIG. 10 is a front view of the EL unit (52) or a cross-sectional side view taken along the line E-F and a view showing a mounting form on the game board (50). In the EL unit, a drive motor (63) is provided on a unit base (60) made of a resin molded product. A movable object (55) is assembled to the pivot shaft of the drive motor, and the movable object rotates in the same manner as the drive motor rotates. The unit base is provided with a lamp board (64). A plurality of LEDs (65) are installed on the lamp substrate, and a movable object can be illuminated with illumination. Further, similarly, an EL display (61) and an EL protective plate (62) are installed in front of the unit base. As the EL protective plate, a transparent resin plate or the like is preferably used so that the EL display image can be clearly seen through the transparent plate. It is also possible to install game nails and game parts on the EL protection plate. Wirings (66) and (67) are connected to external terminals from the drive motor and the EL display, respectively. The EL unit having the above configuration is mounted on the game board as shown in FIG. A screw or the like may be used as a mounting method. The game board is configured by joining a game board (68) as a base and a decorative sheet (69). The game board and the decorative sheet may have the same configuration as in the first embodiment. A large number of game nails (80) are installed on the game board, and game nails are also installed on the EL protection plate of the EL unit. Although not shown, the EL unit is configured without providing the EL protective plate as shown in FIG. 7, and the mounting example in which the EL display is protected by the decorative sheet is shown in FIG. 2 or the mounting example in which the guard plate is provided as shown in FIG. There is no problem even if it is attached to the game board.

  With the above configuration, the lamp substrate is provided on the unit base as well as the effects described in the first embodiment. Therefore, it is not necessary to install the substrate outside, and the size can be reduced and the unit can be realized. It is easy to install on the game board. Moreover, since the illumination effect using LED can be obtained, the movement of a movable object can also be displayed clearly. Furthermore, if a translucent and translucent resin plate or the like is installed on the back of the EL display (63) and a non-translucent opaque part is provided on the movable object, the movable object looks like a shadow by the lighting effect. New visual effects that are not previously produced are also created.

Front view of pachinko machine Game board configuration example of Example 1 (when EL display is lit) Example of effect display on EL display Game board configuration example of the first embodiment (when the EL display is turned off) EL unit front view, working principle diagram of Example 1 FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of the EL unit A-B according to the first embodiment and a mounting example. Front view etc. concerning another constitution plan of EL unit of embodiment 1 Example of electrical block diagram of pachinko machine Game board configuration example of the second embodiment EL unit front view of Example 2, etc.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Symbol display device 3 Special symbol start opening 4 Big prize opening 5 Operation handle 6 Game button 7.56 Game area 8 Normal symbol start gate 10.50 Game board 11.51 Game rail 12.52 EL unit 13.37・ 53/69 Decorative sheet 14/54 Lamp device 15/55 Movable object 21 Arm 22 Solenoid 23 Slide plate 24 Spring 25 Movable iron core 26 Arm shaft 30/60 Unit base 31 Movable mechanism 32/61 EL display 33/62 EL Protective plate 34/35/66/67 Wiring 36/68 Game board 38/80 Game nail 39 Guard plate 63 Drive motor 64 Lamp board 65 LED
70 Main control board 71 Production control board 72 EL unit 73 EL display 74 Solenoid for movable object 75 LCD panel unit 76 Game button

Claims (3)

  A game board configured by joining a game board and a launching device for launching a game ball for use in a game, and a decorative sheet on which a decorative pattern for a game area where the game ball will flow down is applied And a unit base mounted on the game board, an EL display arranged so as to be visible on the unit base, and a position where the player can see only through the EL display. A game characterized in that a stage device comprising a movable object and a drive source for driving the movable object is provided in a through hole provided in the game board and is mounted in a game area of the game board. Machine.   2. The front surface of the game board surface and the front surface of the effect device are substantially flush with each other so as not to prevent the flow of game balls when the effect device is mounted on the game board. The gaming machine described in 1. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising an effect device in which a lamp substrate for LEDs is installed on the unit base, and a plurality of LEDs are mounted on the lamp substrate.

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