JP2006181095A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine facilitating the attachment/detachment of a structure disposed on a game board without impairing characteristics such as the sense of use of the Pachinko machine. <P>SOLUTION: A game unit 11 is disposed with various types of game components such as a center ornament 31, a start chucker (scoring hole) 15, an attacker 16, top pins 30 and fatal pins 39; and screw holes 41a provided in the game unit 11 and screw holes 41b of a support member 42 provided in an opening part 40 of the game board 40 are fastened by predetermined attaching screws 44 to detachably attach the game unit 11. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, and more particularly to an improved gaming machine so that operations such as replacement and dismantling of gaming machines can be performed efficiently.

  Generally, as a gaming machine, for example, a pachinko machine, after a game ball staying in a ball tray is launched into the game area of the game board according to the operation of the launching handle, obstacle nails and windmills arranged in the game area It is configured to flow down the game area while being guided by game parts such as, enter the various winning holes, or flow into the ball discharge port (out port) below the game board without entering the game. It is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  Normally, the gaming board surface in such a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine is manufactured by assembling a plurality of gaming parts such as the above-mentioned obstacle nails and windmills on a wooden plate member, thereby disassembling the pachinko machine at the time of disassembly. Consideration has been made to facilitate work and facilitate reuse.

  Further, in the proposal in the pachinko machine, various components constituting the game board and a plate-like member that replaces a large number of closely arranged obstacle nails are formed on one or a plurality of assemblies. Is incorporated into the game board main body with a mounting screw or the like, so that the assembly and manufacture and recycling of the game board can be simplified, and labor can be saved significantly (for example, see Patent Document 2).

JP 2003-236210 A JP 2002-210105 A

  However, in the conventional pachinko machine composed of a plurality of game parts shown in Patent Document 1, the game board is made of a wooden plate member so that the game parts can be easily assembled and disassembled. Since the number of parts constituting the game board surface is large, labor for assembling and disassembling the game board is large. Further, in the pachinko machine shown in Patent Document 2, various components and plate-like members are assembled and arranged on the game board, but this assembly is divided into a plurality of parts. Even if it is a case where there is only one assembly, it is necessary to separately arrange necessary components on the game board surface other than arranging on the assembly, The assembly and disassembly have not been made much more efficient.

  Moreover, in the assembly shown in the above-mentioned Patent Document 2, plate-like members arranged densely on this assembly are used as substitutes for obstacle nails in a general pachinko machine. Even if it is made by imitating a real nail, the entire plate-shaped member is made up of a single member. Therefore, the degree of shock absorption when the flowing game ball comes into contact, the angle of rebound after contact, etc. It cannot be denied that the moving motion is different from the unique motion when using a real nail made of metal.

  Therefore, the present invention is configured so that the components arranged on the surface of the game board can be easily attached and removed without impairing the characteristics such as the bodily sensation that the pachinko machine has, thereby solving the above-described problems. Is intended to provide.

The present invention according to claim 1 (see, for example, FIG. 1 to FIG. 4) is a In a gaming machine (1) configured to play a game by launching a ball (Ba),
A game board forming body (11, 50) having at least an obstacle nail (30, 36, 39, 45), a winning member (15, 16, 37), and an accessory member (31, S) as the plurality of types of game parts. When,
Detachable means (44) for detachably attaching the game board forming body (11, 50) to a corresponding part of the game area (7a) to form the game area (7a).
The gaming machine (1) is characterized by this.

In the present invention according to claim 2 (see, for example, FIG. 4), the game board forming body (50) includes a guide rail (10) for guiding the game ball (Ba) to the game area (7a). ,
The gaming machine (1) according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is (1).

According to the third aspect of the present invention (see, for example, FIG. 4), the guide rail (10) is integrally formed with the game board forming body (50).
The gaming machine (1) according to claim 2, wherein the gaming machine is (1).

  In addition, although the code | symbol in the said parenthesis is for contrast with drawing, this is for convenience for making an understanding of invention easy, and has no influence on the structure of a claim. It is not a thing.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, a game board forming body having at least an obstacle nail, a winning member, and an accessory member as a plurality of types of game parts, and a game board forming body for forming a game area in the game area. And a detachable means for detachably attaching to the corresponding part, so that a game area in the game board is formed, and a plurality of game parts are arranged on the game board and the detachable game board forming body. You can do it. Since this game board formation body is smaller than a game machine or a game board, the game board formation body is easy to handle, and the game component can be easily attached or removed.

  In addition, when changing the model of a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine due to the replacement of a new machine, it is sufficient to replace only the above game board forming body, and the gaming machine main body or the game board is moved and replaced. Compared to the case, the labor required for the movement can be reduced, and the moving work can be performed efficiently. Moreover, since the attachment / detachment work at the time of replacement is facilitated not only at the time of the moving work, the work time can be shortened.

  The plurality of types of game parts arranged on the game board forming body are the same as those used for game machines such as general pachinko machines. Attaching and removing the game board formation body from the gaming machine without feeling uncomfortable in the operation when contacting or abutting the parts, and without losing the feeling of use or feeling common to general gaming machines. Can be performed easily.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the game board forming body includes the guide rail for guiding the game ball to the game area, the game board forming body has substantially the entire area of the game area in the game board, and the game board. A plurality of game parts and guide rails can be arranged on the detachable game board forming body. Since this game board formation body is smaller than a game machine or a game board, the game board formation body is easy to handle, and the game component can be easily attached or removed.

  In addition, when changing the model of a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine due to the replacement of a new machine, it is sufficient to replace only the above game board forming body, and the gaming machine main body or the game board is moved and replaced. Compared to the case, the labor required for the movement can be reduced, and the moving work can be performed efficiently. Moreover, since the attachment / detachment work at the time of replacement is facilitated not only at the time of the moving work, the work time can be reduced.

  In addition, since the plurality of types of game parts and guide rails disposed on the game board forming body are the same as those used for game machines such as general pachinko machines, the game balls are No sense of incongruity in the operation when touching or abutting with the machine, and it is easy to attach and remove the formed body from the gaming machine without impairing the feeling of use or bodily feeling common to general gaming machines. To be able to do it.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the guide rail is formed integrally with the game board forming body, the number of game parts arranged on the game board forming body can be reduced and the manufacturing can be performed. The assembly process on the line can also be reduced, and the labor of the operator can be reduced. In addition, when changing the model of a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine due to replacement of a new machine, etc., it is sufficient to replace only the above game board forming body, and when replacing the gaming machine main body or the gaming board itself. In comparison, the labor required for operations such as movement, assembly, and disassembly can be reduced, and the efficiency of various operations can be improved.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, as a first embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention, a pachinko machine installed in a game hall or the like will be described with reference to FIGS.

  1 is a front view showing the external structure of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment, FIG. 2 is a front view showing a single game board with a game unit attached thereto, and FIG. 3 is not attached with a game unit. It is a front view which shows the game board of a state alone.

  This pachinko machine (gaming machine) 1 is a game that launches a game ball (so-called pachinko ball) into the game area 7a by operating a launching device (not shown) by operating a launching handle 9, and so-called probability fluctuations, etc. The number of game balls corresponding to the number of game balls that have entered the attacker (game part) 16 (see FIG. 2) in a state where a big hit is generated is configured. The probability fluctuation (per probability change) means that when the jackpot of the probability change mode is won as a result of the lottery, at least until the next jackpot is pulled in the gaming state according to the probability change mode, an advantageous added value is given to the player. Means a special state to get. On the other hand, there is a “normal hit” as a big hit that does not become the special state.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 includes a housing 2 and a front door 3 attached to the housing 2 so as to be openable and closable. A transparent glass 6 is provided on the front surface of the front door 3. A glass frame 5 is attached so as to be openable and closable. A game board 7 having a game area 7 a is disposed on the back side of the transparent glass 6. Illumination lighting devices 23 are arranged on the upper and lower left and right sides of the game area 7a in the front door 3, and the sound emitting devices 8 having speakers (not shown) are provided on the upper left and right and lower portions of the front door 3, respectively. Has been placed. Further, a locking device 4 for locking or releasing the front door 3 to the housing 2 side is disposed on the right side of the central portion of the glass frame 5. The gaming machine main body is composed of the casing 2, the front door 3, and the like.

  A dish unit 13 is provided in the lower center of the front door 3, and a ball supply port 18 through which game balls including prize balls and rental balls are supplied is provided in the upper right part of the dish unit 13. A ball lending button 14a and a prepaid card return button 14b are provided on the upper left wall surface. In the central part of the dish unit 13, a first ball removal button 22a for discharging game balls on the dish unit 13 downward from the vicinity of the launching device through a ball discharge port (not shown) at the lower part of the dish unit, A second ball removal button 22b is disposed for discharging the game ball on the unit 13 downward from the vicinity of the ball supply port 18 through the ball discharge port.

  In addition, a launching handle 9 for operating the ball launching device to launch a game ball toward the game area 7a is provided below the right side of the dish unit 13 in the front door 3. Further, an ashtray 24 is arranged on the lower left side of the dish unit 13.

  Next, the configuration of the game board 7 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. That is, as shown in FIG. 2, a game unit (game board forming body) 11 having a center decoration (game part) 31 is installed on a game board 7 having a substantially circular shape as a whole by mounting screws. The game unit 11 is made of a synthetic resin having a substantially elliptical shape, and is concentrically installed with respect to the game board 7 in a state of having a slightly larger appearance than a general center decoration. Note that reference numeral 10 in FIG. 2 denotes a guide rail (game part) for guiding a game ball launched by operating the launch handle 9 to the game area 7a. Further, reference numeral 28 in FIG. 2 denotes a decorative member mounting portion on which a decorative member or the like for decorating the pachinko machine 1 is provided.

  A ceiling nail (game part) 30 is planted in the upper part of the gaming unit 11, and a center ornament 31 is located immediately below the ceiling nail 30. A through gate 32 is provided. In the upper part of the center decoration 31, a figure and a logo mark 34 for indicating a manufacturer name, a model, and the like are installed. A warp entrance 33 for taking a game ball into the center ornament 31 is provided on the upper left and right of the center ornament 31.

  In addition, a liquid crystal display device (symbol display device) 12 disposed on the back surface of the game board 7 is exposed in a rectangular opening 35 formed in the center portion of the center ornament 31, and a wave is displayed in the vicinity immediately below the liquid crystal display device 12. A game ball stage S molded into a mold is provided. Further, a life nail (game part) 39 and a starting chucker (game part) 15 are sequentially provided below the center of the game ball stage S. The drop holes 33a and 33b and the drop passages (not-shown) are provided from the warp entrance 33. Some of the game balls Ba that have fallen onto the game ball stage S are introduced via (shown). Further, obstacle nails such as road nails (game parts) 45 and jump nails (game parts) 36 are planted in the vicinity of the left and right sides of the starter chucker 15, and an attacker 16 is provided below the starter chucker 15. .

  The game unit 11 is provided with a general entrance (game part) 37, a windmill (game part) 38, a number of obstacle nails and the like in addition to the game parts described above. These obstacle nails, the above-described ceiling nails 30, the road nails 45, the jump nails 36, and the like are all made of metal used in general pachinko machines. In addition, the phrase “warp” refers to a number of obstacle nails (for example, road nails) that extend a game ball launched into the game area 7 a in the left-right direction of the starting chucker 15 relatively below the game ball stage S. 45) This is a concept that means guiding the starter chucker 15 without going through.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the gaming unit 11 is removed from the gaming board 7, and is formed in the central portion of the gaming board 7 so as to penetrate the front and back in the same shape and size as the gaming unit 11. Opening 40 appears. The liquid crystal display device 12 is installed at the center of the opening 40, and below the outlets 15a, 16a, 16a, 16a, 16a, 16a, 16b, respectively, for receiving the game balls Ba entering from the starting chucker 15, the attacker 16, or the general entrance 37. 37a is provided. A passage sensor (not shown) that performs processing such as detecting the entrance of the game ball Ba and determining the probability variation is provided in the guide path that continues from the discharge ports 15a, 16a, and 37a. When a game ball Ba is detected, a predetermined operation such as paying out a prize ball is executed. Furthermore, support members 42 that are fixed from the back surface of the game board 7 and are formed with screw holes 41b for screwing the game unit 11 are arranged at the upper two places and the lower two places of the opening 40, respectively. It is installed.

  On the other hand, when the gaming unit 11 is fitted into the opening 40, the surface of the gaming unit 11 is fitted to the four outer edges of the opening 40 so that the surface of the gaming unit 11 does not fall toward the back side of the opening 40. A regulating member 43 that regulates the position is fixed. Note that the above-described support member 42 and these regulating members 43 are such that the height of the surface of the game unit 11 when the game unit 11 is fitted is the same height (horizontal) as the surface of the game board 7. The game unit 11 is fixed to a position lowered to the back side of the game board 7 by the thickness of the game unit 11.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. That is, when a player seated on the pachinko machine 1 grasps the launch handle 9 and rotates it to an appropriate angle, the launch ball (not shown) activates the game balls toward the game area 7a at predetermined intervals. Fired continuously. Then, a large number of game balls released to the game area 7a win the starter chucker 15 through the game ball stage S or directly from the warp entrance 33, or other general award entrance not shown. Win a prize. Also, the game balls that could not win any of these are discharged to the back side of the game board 7 from the ball discharge port 17 located at the bottom of the game area 7a.

  When the player enters the starting chucker 15 as described above, a big hit lottery is performed based on this and a predetermined number of game balls are paid out, and a predetermined number is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 12 according to the result of the lottery. The effect display is performed. When the jackpot is generated, the attacker 16 repeatedly opens and closes to enter the game ball, and a large amount of game balls corresponding to the incoming ball are paid out.

  When new manufacture or model change of the pachinko machine 1 as described above is performed, a combination determined by a standard for each model (necessary for forming one model, that is, forming one game system) A new game unit 11 in which various game parts such as nails and accessories to be combined are already installed is attached to the opening 40 of the game board 7.

  When the game unit 11 is mounted, the screen position of the liquid crystal display device 12 installed on the back surface of the game board 7 and the opening 35 of the game unit 11 coincide with each other, and a winning opening such as the start chucker 15 and the like correspond to them. The game unit 11 is fitted into the opening 40 so that the communication hole 15a and the like to be matched. And the screw hole 41b which the support member 42 provided in four places of the opening part 40 and the screw hole 41a which the game unit 11 has are piled up, and the game unit 11 is used using the predetermined attachment screw (detachment means) 44. Screw on. In this way, the game unit 11 can be easily and surely attached to a fixed position by simply screwing the game unit 11 to the game board 7.

  When the game unit 11 is removed, the screws at the four positions where the game board 7 and the game unit 11 are screwed are removed, and the game unit 11 is moved to the front side of the game board 7 (front side in FIG. 2). By pushing out, the game unit 11 can be detached from the game board 7. After the gaming unit 11 is removed in this manner, a new gaming unit 11 can be attached and the model can be changed. In addition, when the game unit 11 is completely removed from the game board 7, operations such as attachment or removal of various game parts can be performed, so that the game unit 11 can be efficiently disassembled or disassembled. .

  According to the first embodiment described above, the gaming unit 11 is provided with various gaming parts such as the center decoration 31 and the starter chucker 15 and the like, and is detachable from the gaming board 7. Therefore, various game parts can be attached to or removed from the game unit 11 which is smaller than the pachinko machine 1 or the game board 7. Thereby, handling becomes easy and each operation can be performed easily.

  In addition, the game unit 11 is provided with various game parts such as the center decoration 31 and the starter chucker 15 and the like, and is formed so as to be detachable from the game board 7. Therefore, when changing the model of the pachinko machine 1, it is sufficient to replace only the gaming unit 11, and the labor required for movement is reduced compared to the case where the pachinko machine 1 body and the game board 7 are moved and replaced. Thus, the moving work can be performed efficiently. Moreover, since the attachment / detachment work at the time of replacement is facilitated not only at the time of the moving work, the work time can be reduced.

  In addition, since various game parts such as the ceiling nails 30 arranged on the game unit 11 are the same as those used in the general pachinko machine 1, the game ball Ba is connected to these various game parts. The operation when touching or coming into contact does not cause a sense of incongruity, and the attachment and removal of the gaming unit 11 from the pachinko machine 1 can be easily performed without impairing the feeling of use or bodily sensation common to general pachinko machines. You can do it.

<Second Embodiment>
Next, a gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a front view showing the game board in a state where the game unit is mounted according to the second embodiment. Note that the gaming machine according to the second embodiment has substantially the same configuration as the gaming machine 1 shown in the first embodiment, and the same reference numerals as in FIGS. 1 to 3 are the same or corresponding parts. The description is omitted.

  A gaming machine formed by using the gaming board 7 shown in FIG. 4 has substantially the same configuration as the gaming machine 1 shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, and the gaming method is the same as below. Is different. That is, the game unit (former) 50 shown in FIG. 4 is provided with a guide rail 10 and a ball discharge port 17 in addition to the various game parts included in the game unit 11 shown in FIGS. .

  The guide rail 10 included in the game unit 50 guides the game ball when being launched from the launching device to the game area 7a, and receives the game ball falling within the game area 7a after being launched from the launching apparatus. It also has a role as a wall member. And this guide rail 10 is formed so that various game components arrange | positioned on the game unit 50 may be enclosed by the semicircle curve shape from the downward side.

  The ball discharge port 17 is a guide rail at the center of the lower part of the game unit 50 for discharging game balls that have fallen without winning any of the game ports provided on the game unit 50 from the game area 7a. 10 is a discharge hole provided so as to overlap with 10. The ball discharge port 17 is a through-hole formed in the surface of the game unit 50, and a communication hole (not shown) provided on the back surface of the game area 7 a when the game ball passes through the ball discharge port 17. Is discharged. As described above, the gaming unit 50 is provided with the guide rail 10 and the ball discharge port 17, so that all the gaming members arranged in the gaming area 7a of a general pachinko machine are placed. .

  In the pachinko machine to which the gaming unit 50 described above is attached, an operation substantially similar to that of the first embodiment is produced. However, when the game unit 50 is mounted, the ball discharge port 17 and the communication hole provided in the opening 40 corresponding to the ball discharge port 17 are closely matched and fitted, so that the game ball is clogged during discharge. It is necessary to prevent it from occurring.

  According to the second embodiment described above, the gaming unit 50 is formed so that various gaming parts such as the guide rail 10 and the ball discharge port 17 are disposed and is detachable from the gaming board 7. Therefore, various game parts can be attached to or removed from the game unit 50 which is smaller than the game board 7. Thereby, the handling becomes easier and each operation can be further simplified.

  In addition, the game unit 50 is provided with various game parts such as the guide rail 10 and the ball discharge port 17 and is formed so as to be detachable from the game board 7. In the case of a change, it is sufficient to replace only the gaming unit 50, and the labor required for movement is reduced compared to the case where the pachinko machine body and the game board 7 are moved and replaced, and the moving work is made efficient. Will be able to do it. Moreover, since the attachment / detachment work at the time of replacement is facilitated not only during the moving work, the work time can be shortened.

  In addition, since various game parts such as the guide rail 10 disposed on the game unit 50 are the same as those used in a general pachinko machine, the game ball may come into contact with these various game parts or Easily attach and detach the pachinko machine and the game unit 50 without causing a sense of incongruity in the operation at the time of contact and without sacrificing the feeling of use or bodily sensation common to general pachinko machines. Will be able to.

  The guide rail 10 in this embodiment has been described as being made of metal used in a general pachinko machine and disposed on the game unit 50. However, the game unit 50 is made of synthetic resin or the like. You may make it integrally form in forming. As a result, the number of game parts arranged on the game unit 50 is reduced, and the labor for manufacturing can be reduced. Therefore, when changing the model of the pachinko machine 1 due to replacement of a new machine, it is sufficient to replace only the gaming unit 50, compared to the case where the main body of the pachinko machine 1 or the gaming board 7 itself is replaced. Thus, labor required for operations such as movement, assembly, and disassembly can be reduced, and the efficiency of various operations can be improved.

  As mentioned above, although this invention was demonstrated based on the suitable embodiment, the game machine of this invention is not limited only to the structure of the said embodiment, A various correction and change from the structure of the said embodiment. The gaming machine which has been subjected to is also included in the scope of the present invention.

It is a front view which shows the external structure of the pachinko machine in this Embodiment. It is a front view which shows the game board of the state in which the game unit was mounted | worn alone. It is a front view which shows the game board of the state in which the game unit is not mounted | worn alone. It is a front view which shows the other example of the game board in the state by which the game unit was mounted | worn.

Explanation of symbols

1 ... Pachinko machine (game machine)
7 ... Game board 7a ... Game area 10 ... Guide rail (game parts)
11 ... Game unit (game board formation)
15 ... Starting chucker (game parts)
16 ... Attacker (game parts)
30 ... Ceiling (game parts)
31 ... Center decoration (game parts)
36 ... Jump nails (game parts)
37 ... General entrance (game parts)
38 ... windmill (game parts)
39 ... life nails (game parts)
45 ... Mail (game parts)
50 ... Game unit (game board formation)
Ba ... game ball

Claims (3)

In a gaming machine configured to play a game ball by hitting a game area of a game board in which a plurality of types of game parts forming a predetermined game system are arranged,
As the plurality of types of game parts, a game board forming body having at least an obstacle nail, a winning member and an accessory member,
Detachable means for detachably attaching the game board forming body to a corresponding part of the game area to form the game area,
A gaming machine characterized by that. The game board forming body includes a guide rail that guides the game ball to the game area.
The gaming machine according to claim 1. The guide rail is formed integrally with the game board forming body.
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein:

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