JP2007000658A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To cope with an increase in size of a center case and to enable diversification in design in a pachinko game machine. <P>SOLUTION: A stage 16 is provided separately from the other part (the center case 14), whereby the construction of a game board surface can be varied corresponding to any game nature without any limitation on the mounting position of the stage 16. The center case 14 can be constructed without a warp passage and a stage, so that the center case 14 can be reduced in size and the design is well diversified to differentiate the board surface design from the other pachinko game machines. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention belongs to the technical field of ball game.

  In a ball game machine in which a game is played by the behavior of a game ball in a game area formed on the surface of the game board, for example, a center that surrounds and protects a display unit (liquid crystal panel, CRT, drum, etc.) of a symbol display device Many have a case in the center of the game board.

Usually, there is a ball entrance which plays an important role in the game such as a symbol start port below the center case, so the game ball flowing down from above is guided to the symbol start port in the normal center case. Warp passages and stages are provided. The game ball that has flowed down from above the center case and has flowed into the warp passage flows out from the end of the stage onto the stage, where it moves to the left and right, for example, from a drop-inducing recess provided in the center of the stage. , It falls toward the symbol start opening provided substantially vertically below.
JP-A-2005-27920

  In recent years, there has been a tendency to increase the size of the display portion (liquid crystal panel, etc.) of the symbol display device, and the center case has become larger, and the center case basically has a shape (substantially rectangular) along the outer shape of the display portion. Therefore, there was a problem that the design was similar.

The ball game machine according to claim 1,
Indicates whether or not a special game has occurred due to a game being played by the behavior of a game ball in the game area formed on the surface of the game board, resulting from winning of the game ball at the start opening In a ball game machine that displays special symbols,
A peripheral wall surrounding the upper and left and right sides of the display unit for displaying the special symbol;
A stage that causes the game ball to move from the front edge to the left and right of the game board and fall from the front edge part is separated from the peripheral wall and is a component that is mounted on the game board independently below the display part,
The front edge portion of the stage mounted independently is positioned above the start opening.

  The stage of this ball game machine is a component that is independently mounted on the game board. That is, since it is not part of the center case as in the conventional stage, the configuration of the game board surface can be changed to accommodate any gameability without limiting the position of the stage.

  In addition, by separating the stage from the center case, the need for a warp passage is reduced, and by configuring the center case without providing a warp passage or stage, the center case can be made smaller and there are many designs that can be configured. Thus, the board design can be differentiated from other ball game machines.

Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described by way of examples of the present invention.
FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board 10 (part visible through glass) of a pachinko machine which is a kind of ball game machine. In the present embodiment, since the mechanical configuration (frame device and the like) of the pachinko machine other than the game board 10 (including the mounted parts) is in accordance with a known technique, illustration and description are omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a substantially circular game area 13 surrounded by an outer rail 11, an inner rail 12, and the like is formed on the game board 10 of the embodiment. A center case 14 is attached slightly above the center of the game area 13, and a rectangular liquid crystal panel 15 is disposed at the center of the center case 14. A windmill 17 is disposed on the left and right of the center case 14, and a stage 16 is disposed below the center case 14.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the peripheral wall 18 serving as the outer shell of the center case 14 surrounds the left and right sides and the upper side of the liquid crystal panel 15 in an almost elliptical shape with the vicinity of the lower left and right corners of the liquid crystal panel 15 as both ends. The lower wall is interrupted by the peripheral wall 18). Since the interval between the tip of the peripheral wall 18 and the glass plate covering the game board 10 is an interval at which the game ball cannot enter (as such, the rising height of the peripheral wall 18 from the game board 10 is set) The sphere does not enter the inside of the peripheral wall 18.

  A decorative frame 20 having a window 19 is disposed inside the peripheral wall 18. The decorative frame 20 is provided with a spherical slope in which the peripheral portion of the window 19 is high (relative to the surface of the game board 10) and decreases as the distance from the window 19 increases. An inner frame 22 is attached to the window 19 of the decorative frame 20 in an internally fitted state, and a liquid crystal panel unit (a state in which no liquid crystal panel unit is attached in FIG. 2) is disposed behind the inner frame 22. The liquid crystal panel 15 described above is a part of the liquid crystal panel unit.

  Further, the center case 14 is also provided with a claw portion 23 for screwing and the like, and a screw (not shown) that penetrates the claw portion 23 through the back portion of the center mounting opening 24 provided in the game board 10. ) To the game board 10. As shown in FIG. 3, attachment portions 28 are provided on the left and right ends of the stage 16. The mounting portion 28 is a member for fixing the stage 16 to the game board 10 with screws (not shown) penetrating therethrough. When the stage 16 is fixed to the game board 10 as shown in FIG. The back of the mounting portion 28 is in close contact with the game board 10. At this time, the fitting portion 31 protruding behind the attachment portion 28 is fitted into the stage attachment opening 33 of the game board 10.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the inside of the fitting portion 31 is hollow, and the concave portion 25 is connected to the center of the portion corresponding to the bottom surface of the fitting portion 31, and the auxiliary slope 26 and the auxiliary slope 26 are connected to the left and right of the concave portion 25. A main slope 27 is provided. The concave portion 25 is a groove having an arc shape in cross section, and the width and depth thereof are large on the front edge side, and are inclined grooves whose front edge side is low and whose back side is high. The sub-slope 26 is a gently inclined curved surface in which the connecting portion with the concave portion 25 is low and the side far from the concave portion 25 is high. The main slope 27 is an inclined curved surface similar to the sub slope 26, but is slightly steeper than the sub slope 26. Further, a step is formed at the connecting portion between the main slope 27 and the sub slope 26 so that the sub slope 26 side becomes lower.

  On the other hand, a receiving shelf 29 is provided so as to protrude in front of the mounting portion 28. The receiving shelf 29 includes an end of the main slope 27, an inner shelf 29 a that is substantially in series, and an outer shelf 29 b that is positioned one step higher than the inner shelf 29 a, and both are inclined in the same manner as the main slope 27. An L-shaped guide 30 is erected on a portion extending from the inner edge to the front edge of the inner shelf 29a. The guide 30 covers two sides of the inner shelf 29a, and the inner corners are curved.

  Further, a front edge member 32 that covers the main slope 27, the auxiliary slope 26, and the front of the recess 25 from below the receiving shelf 29 is provided. The leading edge member 32 protrudes slightly above the main slope 27 at the sill portion 32a corresponding to the main slope 27, but slightly below the front edge at the portion corresponding to the sub slope 26 and the recess 25. Is located.

  As described above, when the stage 16 is fixed to the game board 10, the back surface of the attachment portion 28 is in close contact with the game board 10, and the insertion portion 31 is inserted into the stage attachment opening 33 (see FIG. 2 (b)). Essentially, only the receiving rack 29 and the guide 30 protrude from the game board 10.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a tulip-type variable winning device 40 is disposed below the stage 16, and a passage port 41 is disposed on the left and right thereof. The passing port 41 is a normal symbol starting port, and a normal symbol lottery is performed due to the game ball passing through the passing port 41. If the normal symbol lottery is a win, the variable winning device 40 is opened for a set time. The The result of the normal symbol lottery is displayed as the normal symbol on the liquid crystal panel 15. In this embodiment, the set time is about 0.3 seconds in the normal game, but is about 2.6 seconds in the high-probability game (or short-time game). However, if there are three winnings during one opening, the opening ends even if the time is not reached. Note that high probability games or short-time games are not related to the present invention and will not be described.

  Next to the passage port 41, a winning port unit 44 in which two winning ports 42 and 43 are integrated with a decoration material is installed, and a side lamp 45 is installed above the winning port unit 44. Further, an attacker-type large winning device 46 is installed below the variable winning device 40, and an out hole 47 is opened below the attacker-type large winning device 46. In addition, although many game nails are planted in the game board 10, since these are well-known, illustration and description are abbreviate | omitted.

  The variable winning device 40 is a special symbol starting port, and if the result of the special symbol lottery resulting from the winning of the game ball in the variable winning device 40 is a win, the special winning device 46 is opened as a special game. (The state shown in FIG. 1 is a state in which the big winning device 46 is opened). The result of the special symbol lottery is displayed on the liquid crystal panel 15 as a special symbol. The procedure for proceeding with the special game (conditions for continuous opening and closing of the big winning device 46, etc.) is the same as that of the known first type pachinko machine, and therefore detailed description thereof is omitted.

  In the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, since the game board 10 is configured as described above, the game ball shot into the game area 13 flows down to the left or right of the center case 14. Some of the game balls ride on the receiving rack 29 of the stage 16 as a result of contact with the windmill or the game nail. The game ball on the receiving shelf 29 moves from the inner shelf 29a to the main slope 27 and rolls due to its inclination. The course of the game ball rolling on the main slope 27 differs depending on the momentum. For example, if the momentum is strong, the other main slope 27 may be passed through the two secondary slopes 26 and the recess 25, or the other main slope 27 may not be reached if the momentum is not so strong. In any case, both the main slopes 27 and a range between the main slopes 27 move, for example, like a pendulum, and eventually the momentum is weakened and captured by the recess 25. And it falls from the front edge of the recessed part 25. Some of them fall from the front edge of the auxiliary slope 26 before being captured by the recess 25. However, since there is a sill portion 32 a of the front edge member 32, almost nothing falls from the front edge of the main slope 27. Since the variable winning device 40 is disposed almost immediately below the concave portion 25, the possibility that the game ball dropped from the concave portion 25 wins the variable winning device 40 is high.

  In this pachinko machine, the stage 16 is configured to be mounted on the game board 10 independently of other components (for example, the center case 14), and therefore, any playability can be achieved without restricting the mounting position of the stage 16. The configuration of the game board surface can be changed to correspond.

  Further, by separating the stage 16 from the center case 14, the need for a warp passage is reduced, so that the center case 14 can be configured without providing a warp passage or a stage as shown in the embodiment. As a result, the center case 14 can be made smaller and more configurable, and the board surface design can be differentiated from other ball game machines.

  By positioning the concave portion 25 of the stage 16 above the variable winning device 40 corresponding to a specific area, the game ball that has entered the receiving shelf 29 is guided to the variable winning device 40 at the stage 16, so that the game ball Can be efficiently guided to the variable winning device 40. Since the variable winning device 40 is a special symbol starting port, the induction effect by the stage 16 can enhance the interest and the value of the stage 16 can be increased.

In addition, since the main slope 27, the sub slope 26 and the recess 25 are embedded in the game board 10, the game balls flowing down from above can pass through them, and such game balls are located below the stage 16. There is also a possibility of jumping with game nails arranged on the board and winning the variable winning device 40, for example. Therefore, it is possible to enjoy course changes due to game nails.
(Modification 1) The example shown in FIG. 4 is an example in which the stage 50 is, for example, a guiding means to the symbol operating port 51 of the third kind pachinko machine. The stage 50 has the same structure as the stage 16 of the embodiment except that the position of the concave portion 25 is not centered but is biased to the right in the figure, and as a result, the right main slope is eliminated. Such biasing of the concave portions 25 is suitable not only on the center line of the game board 10 but on the left half and right half of the game board 10, for example. Although the guide destination (symbol operating port 51) by the stage 50 and the shape of the stage 50 are different from the embodiment, the same effect as the embodiment can be obtained. In addition, since the main slope 27, the sub slope 26 and the recess 25 are embedded in the game board 10, the game balls flowing down from above can pass through them, and such game balls are located below the stage 16. Since there is a possibility of jumping with the game nail arranged on the board and entering the symbol operating port 51, it is possible to enjoy the course change by the game nail below the stage 50.
(Modification 2) The example shown in FIG. 5 is an example in which the stage 50 is used as a guiding means to the rotary winning device 52. The rotary winning device 52 is often used as a third type operating port for opening a large winning port in a third type pachinko machine. The stage 50 is the same as that in the first modification. Even if comprised in this way, the effect similar to an Example can be acquired. Moreover, since the position of the recessed part 25 is biased, it is suitable not to be on the center line of the game board 10, but to install in the left half part and the right half part of the game board 10, for example. In particular, when the rotary winning device 52 is used as the third type operation port, the game ball flowing down from the center of the game board 10 (the left portion in the figure) can be guided to the third type operation port, It can be opened efficiently. The effect of the game ball passing through the front of the stage 50 jumping with the lower game nail is the same as in the first modification.
(Modification 3) The example shown in FIG. 6 is an example in which the stage 50 is used as a guiding means to the attacker-type winning device 53. In addition to being used for the first type pachinko machine (large prize device 46 shown in the embodiment), the attacker-type winning device 53 is often used as, for example, a right generation port of the third type pachinko machine. This example is an example in which the stage 50 is used as a guiding means to the right generation port 53. The stage 50 is the same as that in the first modification.

In the case of the third type pachinko machine, when the right generating port 53 is opened, a right is generated (hit) when the game ball passes through a specific area (so-called V area) set therein. Therefore, the right generation port 53 must be awarded efficiently while the right generation port 53 is open (several seconds). Since the stage 50 is arranged above the right generation opening 53 and the game ball that has dropped from above the stage 50 is dropped toward the right generation opening 53, the right generation opening 53 can be won efficiently. The possibility of missing an opportunity to win (a jackpot) can be greatly reduced. Even with this configuration, it is possible to obtain the same effects as those of the embodiment and the first and second modifications.
(Modification 4) The example shown in FIG. 7 is an example in which a plurality of stages are used in series. This stage 60 has a structure in which a left stage 60a, a center stage 60b, and a right stage 60c are arranged in series. The structures of the left, center, and right stages 60a, 60b, and 60c are the same as the stage 16 of the embodiment. However, the right receiving shelf 29 of the left stage 60a and the left receiving shelf 29 of the center stage 60b overlap, and the left receiving shelf 29 of the right stage 60c and the right receiving shelf 29 of the center stage 60b overlap. Yes.

  In the case of this example, the second type operation port 61 is below the recess 25 of the left stage 60a, the second type operation port 62 is below the recess 25 of the center stage 60b, and below the recess 25 of the right stage 60c. The second type operation ports 63 are respectively arranged. The second-type operating ports 61, 62, 63 are for starting and opening a second-type special electric accessory (so-called blades) (not shown). The winning combination is opened once (about 0.1 second), and when the second type operating port 62 is won, the second type special electric accessory is opened twice (about 0.1 second × 2 times).

  As shown in the drawing, the game nails 64 above the left and right second type operation ports 61 and 63 are in a so-called hakama arrangement, so that game balls falling from above are relatively easy to win. On the other hand, since the upper part of the second type operation port 62 has a nail configuration that swings the course of the game ball to the left and right, it can be said that the possibility that the game ball from above will win the second type operation port 62 straightly is small. However, since the game ball on any of the receiving racks 29 falls from the recesses 25 of the stages 60a to 60c toward the second type operation ports 61, 62, 63, the game balls enter the second type operation ports 61, 62, 63. The possibility of winning is increased. By appropriately adjusting the nail configuration above the stage 60, the probability of getting on the receiving shelf 29 is changed, so that the ratio of the game balls guided to the second type operation ports 61, 62, 63 through the stage 60 is changed. Increase / decrease can be adjusted. The same applies to the left and right stages 60a and 60c.

  In the case where a plurality of winning ports (entrance holes) having the same function are arranged like the second type operation ports 61, 62, 63, it is preferable to use the composite stage 60 as in this example. Moreover, even if comprised like this example, the effect similar to an Example and the modifications 1-3 can be acquired.

In this modification, the stages 60a, 60b, and 60c are approximately the same size, but the stage 60b that guides the game ball to the two-type operation port 62 having a large game value is smaller than the other stages 60a and 60c. It may be configured.
(Modification 5) As shown in FIG. 8, this example is an example in which the stage 16 is disposed above the center case 14a. Although the installation position is different, the stage 16 is the same as the embodiment. The configuration other than the center case 14a is the same as that of the embodiment.

  In this example, a warp inlet 71 is provided at the top of the center case 14a, and a long hole-shaped warp outlet 72 is provided at the lower part of the decorative frame 20a. Further, the peripheral wall 18a surrounds the entire circumference of the decorative frame 20a without a break, and a guide groove 73 similar to the concave portion 25 is provided at the lowermost portion thereof. The warp inlet 71 and the warp outlet 72 communicate with each other through a warp passage (not shown), and the game ball that has flowed in from the warp inlet 71 flows out from the warp outlet 72 onto the peripheral wall 18a and falls from the tip of the guide groove 73.

  Since the stage 16 is arranged above the center case 14a and the recess 25 is directly above the warp inlet 71, the game ball on the receiving shelf 29 may fall from the recess 25 and enter the warp inlet 71. Is expensive. Then, the game ball entered from the warp inlet 71 exits from the warp outlet 72 and falls from the tip of the guide groove 73. The variable winning device 40 is arranged at the destination of the fall, so there is a possibility of winning the prize. Is expensive.

  With this configuration, the game ball is received by the stage 16 and guided to the warp inlet 71 and dropped from the guide groove 73, so that the game ball above the game area 13 can be indirectly guided to the variable winning device 40. . In order to guide the game ball that has passed through the left and right sides of the center case 14a to the variable winning device 40, a nail configuration that guides the game ball from both sides of the game board 10 to the center is required. This assists the nail configuration leading from both sides to the center, which is advantageous in so-called gauge configurations.

The effect of separating the stage 16 from the center case 14a and making it an independent component is the same as in the embodiment.
(Modification 6) As shown in FIG. 9, in this example, two stages 80a and 80b are added to the configuration of the embodiment. The added stages 80a and 80b are mirror images of each other, and are provided with a receiving shelf 29, a guide 30, a main slope 27 (only one side), a sub slope 26, and a recess 25 similar to the stage 16 of the embodiment. The stages 80 a and 80 b are respectively arranged on the upper left and upper right of the stage 16, and the drop positions from the respective concave portions 25 are slightly left and right of the receiving shelf 29 of the stage 16.

  Thus, by adding the stages 80a and 80b, the game balls falling on the left side and the right side of the game area 13 can be guided from the center by the stages 80a and 80b. Since the passing port 41 is arranged in the falling direction from these, the game ball that has fallen on both sides can be guided to the passing port 41, and the chance of normal symbol lottery can be increased.

  Further, if the game balls dropped from the recesses 25 of the stages 80a and 80b are jumped by the game nails and directed toward the receiving shelf 29 of the stage 16, the game balls on both sides can be efficiently guided to the variable winning device 40. Thus, since the game balls that have passed through the left and right of the center case 14 are guided from the center of the game area 13 by the stages 80a and 80b, the nail structure that guides from both sides to the center is assisted. This is advantageous in the gauge configuration.

  The effects of separating the stages 16, 80a, 80b from the center case 14 and making them independent parts are the same as in the embodiment. As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described according to the Example and the modification, this invention is not limited to these examples.

The front view of the game board of an Example. Structure explanatory drawing of the center case and stage of an Example. The perspective view of the stage of an Example. Explanatory drawing of the modification 1. FIG. Explanatory drawing of the modification 2. FIG. Explanatory drawing of the modification 3. FIG. Explanatory drawing of the modification 4. FIG. The front view of the game board of the modification 5. FIG. The front view of the game board of the modification 6. FIG.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Game board 13 Game area | region 14, 14a Center case 15 Liquid crystal panel 16 Stage 25 Recessed part 26 Sub slope 27 Main slope 29 Receptacle 30 Guide 32 Front edge member 40 Variable prize-winning device (specific area)
41 Passing port 46 Grand prize winning device 50 Stage 51 Symbol operating port (specific area)
52 Rotating prize-winning device (specific area)
53 Rights generation (specific areas)
60 Stage 60a Left stage 60b Center stage 60c Right stage 61, 62, 63 Type 2 operation port 71 Warp inlet (specific area)
80a, 80b stage

Claims (1)

Indicates whether or not a special game has occurred due to a game being played by the behavior of a game ball in the game area formed on the surface of the game board, resulting from winning of the game ball at the start opening In a ball game machine that displays special symbols,
A peripheral wall surrounding the upper and left and right sides of the display unit for displaying the special symbol;
A stage that causes the game ball to move from the front edge to the left and right of the game board and fall from the front edge part is separated from the peripheral wall and is a component that is mounted on the game board independently below the display part,
2. A ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein a front edge portion of the independently mounted stage is positioned above the start opening.

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