JP2007260380A - Arrangement structure for game machine information identification means - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To expand a game area in a limited size of a game board. <P>SOLUTION: The game board is provided with an area to which a game machine quality guarantee label for certifying that a game machine inclusive of the game board passes various examinations, is attached in a manner being visually observable from a front side of the game machine. Herein a display surface of the game machine quality guarantee label is arranged on the game board at a predetermined inclination with respect to the surface of the game board. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an arrangement structure of gaming machine information identification means.

  In general, a game board installed in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine is divided into a substantially circular game area and an outside game area outside the game area. The game area includes a special symbol display device, Various prize-winning devices such as non-electrically-powered items, game nails, and the like are attached to the outside area of the game, such as game board fixtures and various labels as game machine information identification means.

  By the way, recent gaming machines tend to expand the gaming area for the purpose of being able to mount a large special symbol display device and various parts for configuring various effects / games in the gaming area.

  However, since the gaming machine must be provided with components other than the gaming board, such as a launching device and a ball passage, the range in which the gaming board can be installed is limited. Furthermore, there is a problem that it is difficult to expand the game area because it is necessary to secure an arrangement space for the game board fixing tool and various labels.

Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 7-451 (FIGS. 1, 3, etc.)

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a technique for expanding a game area within a limited game board size.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a gaming machine information identification means including a gaming board having an area where the gaming machine information identification means can be attached to the front side of the gaming machine. The display surface of the identification means is arranged with a predetermined amount of inclination with respect to the surface of the game board.

  In this configuration, it is possible to make the installation area of the gaming machine information identification means relative to the gaming board more compact than before, so it is possible to use a part of the area that was conventionally outside the game area as a gaming area, It becomes possible to realize a wider variety of playability.

  Further, the display surface of the gaming machine information identification means may be disposed so that the virtual vector perpendicular to the display surface and the virtual vector perpendicular to the center surface of the game area intersect with each other on the front side of the game board.

  This makes it possible to easily reduce the installation area for the game board while directing the display surface of the gaming machine information identification means in a direction that is always easy for the confirmer to see (the direction of the center of the game area).

  Further, a mounting base separate from the game board may be inserted from the rear of the game board into an opening provided in the game board so as to face the front.

  By doing so, the display surface of the gaming machine information identification means can be attached to be tilted in the front-rear direction using the depth dimension corresponding to the thickness of the gaming board, and the installation area with respect to the gaming board can be made more compact. .

  According to the arrangement structure of the gaming machine information identification means according to the present invention, it is possible to make the installation area of the gaming machine information identification means with respect to the gaming board more compact than before, so that the area outside the conventional game area can be reduced. A part can be utilized as a game area, and it becomes possible to realize a wider variety of games.

  Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to three Examples 1, 2, and 3.

A first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 1 is an overall view showing a state in which a gaming board using the present invention is mounted on a gaming machine.
The gaming machine P has a main body frame 1, a game board 2 held in the main body frame 1, a launcher 3 that launches a game ball toward the game board 2, and a transparent plate on the front side of the game board 2 The transparent plate holding frame 4 to be operated, the receiving tray 5 for storing the game ball below it, the operation handle 6 for allowing the player to adjust the flying strength of the launcher 3, and the back of the main body frame are paid to the player as a prize. It is composed of a mechanism plate (not shown) in which a passage for allowing the game ball to flow out is formed.

  The game board 2 is divided into a game area α on the inner side and a game outer area β on the outer side by guide rails 21 and 22.

  In the game area α, a special symbol display device 71, an ordinary electric accessory for starting a symbol (so-called start winning device) 72, a special electric accessory (so-called a big prize device) 73, a windmill 74, a decoration lamp 75, and a passing gate 76 are provided. Board surface parts such as and game nails are arranged.

  On the other hand, a decoration member 81, a game board fixture 82, a model-specific specification information label 83, a game machine quality confirmation label (game machine information identification means) 84, and the like are provided in the outside game area β.

  A game board fixing tool 82 for fixing the game board 2 to the main body frame 1 is provided at the upper right and left corners of the game board 2. The game board fixing tool 82 is provided so as to hold the game board 2 in a predetermined position in cooperation with an engagement protrusion 85 provided at the left end of the game board 2.

  In the upper right part of the game board 2, there is a machine type specification information label 83 in which the details of the game specifications of the gaming machine (for example, the jackpot probability at the normal time and the probability change, the type of the number of payout balls for winning), etc. are described. It is attached so that it can be seen from the front side of the gaming machine.

  A gaming machine quality confirmation label 84 that proves that the gaming machine meets various conditions is positioned at the lower right portion of the gaming board 2 by a guide portion 842 that identifies the mounting position and is affixed to the front side of the gaming machine.

Examples of the gaming machine quality confirmation label 84 include the following types.
4A is called a gaming machine certified certificate (AM mark), which is issued to indicate that the gaming machine is a model that has passed the type certification. Actually, it is issued and affixed when a new gaming machine is newly installed or replaced in the game hall.
The figure shown in the figure (b) is called the Japan Pachislot and Pachinko Machine Manufacturers Association Certificate, which is issued as a proof of being a member of the Japan Pachislot and Pachinko Machine Manufacturers Association. It is issued and affixed when shipped to the amusement hall.
The label has a common shape and size throughout the country and cannot be issued without permission.

  The gaming machine quality confirmation label 84 is affixed to the surface of the mounting base 841 provided on the gaming board 2 so as to be visible from the front side of the gaming machine through the central opening 41 of the transparent plate holding frame.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the mounting base 841 has an inclination in a direction in which a virtual vector X perpendicular to the display surface and a virtual vector Y perpendicular to the game area center surface intersect on the front side of the game board 2. It is arranged. In other words, the display surface of the gaming machine quality confirmation label 84 is disposed so as to be inclined upward.

Thus, in the first embodiment, the gaming machine quality confirmation label 84 is disposed so as to be inclined, so that the installation area for the gaming board can be made compact.
Further, since the display surface is inclined to the game area side (for example, upward in FIG. 3) as described above, the confirmer can easily confirm the label.

  Another embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the present embodiment, the game board 2 is installed on the main body frame 1 from the rear side. Then, the game board 2 is fixed to the main body frame 1 with the front side of the game board 2 as a reference by pressing the game board 2 forward from the back side by a known method.

  The main body frame 1 is integrally formed with a part of the guide rail 22, and in a state in which the game board 2 is attached from the rear, the main body frame 1 abuts in the front-rear direction to restrict the attachment position. A notch 23 is integrally provided below the guide rail 22 (outside the game area β).

  On the other hand, an opening 24 is provided at a position corresponding to the notch 23 at the lower right of the game board 2, and the mounting base 841 is inserted into the opening 24 from the back side of the game board 2.

  When the game board 2 is installed in the main body frame 1, the notch 23 and the opening 24 communicate with each other, and a mounting base 841 provided on the back side of the game board 2 passes through the notch 23 of the main body frame 1. It will be arranged to face forward. And the gaming machine quality confirmation label 84 affixed to the surface is disposed so as to be inclined at a predetermined angle as viewed from the confirmer. Since other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment, description thereof is omitted.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, the mounting base 841 provided on the back side of the game board 2 faces forward through the notch portion 23 of the main body frame 1 and is inclined at a predetermined angle when viewed from the confirming person. Therefore, the display surface of the gaming machine information identification means 841 can be attached to be tilted in the front-rear direction using the depth dimension corresponding to the thickness of the gaming board 2, and the installation area with respect to the gaming board 2 can be made more compact. Can do.

  Another embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the configuration in which the game board 2 is attached from the front, after the game board 2 is stored in the main body frame 1, the game board fixing tool 82 is operated from the front and fixed to the main body frame 1 at a predetermined position. Yes.

  In this embodiment, the game board fixing tool 82 is accommodated behind the gaming machine quality confirmation label 84.

  By doing so, the installation area of the game board fixing tool 82 can be used also as the installation area of the gaming machine quality confirmation label 84, and the non-game area can be used efficiently.

  In the present embodiment, when the game board 2 is in a removable state (the fixture 82 is in a released state), the inclined surface of the attachment base 841 interferes with the fixture 82 and the attachment base 841 is disposed at a predetermined position. I can't do it. By doing so, forgetting to fix the game board 2 can be prevented. (Fig. 8)

  The attachment base 841 is detachably attached to the decorative member. Specifically, an engagement portion 852 that engages with the engagement portion 851 of the decoration member 81 is provided at one end of the attachment base 841, and an attachment piece portion 853 for fastening the decoration member together with a screw at the other end. ing. Then, the attachment piece 853 is fixed to the decoration member 81 with a screw in a state where the engaged portion 852 is engaged with the engagement portion 851, and is fixed at a predetermined position.

  In the first, second, and third embodiments described above, the gaming machine quality confirmation label that proves that the various conditions are met is tilted, but various other gaming machine information, such as model-specific specification information labels and gaming boards A game board number identification label or the like indicating a unique number may be inclined and disposed.

  Further, in each of the first, second, and third embodiments, the lower right side is provided, but any area outside the game may be used. For example, the left and right upper areas may be used. In this case, the display surface may be disposed downward.

  In each of the first, second and third embodiments, the virtual vector perpendicular to the display surface and the virtual vector perpendicular to the center surface of the game area intersect on the front side of the game board, particularly in the vertical direction. However, it may be provided so as to have an inclination in the left-right direction, or may be provided in a direction other than that, for example, the direction in which the two virtual vectors intersect on the back side of the game board. You may arrange | position.

  In each of the first and second embodiments, a mounting base separate from the gaming board is used. For example, a part of the surface of the gaming board itself is processed obliquely, and gaming machine information identification means is directly provided on the surface. It may be possible to install it.

  In each of the first, second, and third embodiments, the transparent plate holding frame faces the central opening 41. However, the transparent plate holding frame is provided with a confirmation window for checking the gaming machine information identification means. Alternatively, even if the transparent plate holding frame is not visible in the closed state, it may be provided as long as it can be provided at a position where the gaming machine information identifying means can be easily confirmed if it is opened.

  In each of the first, second, and third embodiments, the mounting base is provided integrally with the decorative member, or provided separately and fixed with screws. For example, it can be freely attached and detached using resin elasticity. Alternatively, a rotation or sliding mechanism may be provided so that the front surface of the fixture can be opened while maintaining the state where the mounting base is held by the decorative member or the like.

  Further, in each of the first, second and third embodiments, the case where the game board is attached from the front side (Example 1 and Example 3) and the case where the game board is attached from the rear side (Example 2) has been described separately. You may change suitably in a structure, such as attaching a game board from the back side. Other modifications can be made as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to this embodiment.

  Further, the present invention is not limited to a general pachinko machine, and can be applied to various gaming machines such as an arrange ball gaming machine.

It is a front view of the gaming machine in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a principal part front view of the game machine quality confirmation label display part of Example 1. FIG. It is principal part sectional drawing of the game machine quality confirmation label display part of Example 1, and is AA sectional drawing in FIG. (A) is an example 1 of a gaming machine quality confirmation label, and (b) is an example 2 of a gaming machine quality confirmation label. It is a principal part front view of the gaming machine quality confirmation label display part of Example 2. It is principal part sectional drawing of the game machine quality confirmation label display part of Example 2, and is BB sectional drawing in FIG. It is a principal part front view of the gaming machine quality confirmation label display part of Example 3. (A) is principal part sectional drawing when the game board fixing tool of Example 3 is in a fixed state, CC sectional drawing in FIG. 7, (b) is the game board fixing tool of Example 3 in a cancellation | release state It is principal part sectional drawing when it exists in. It is a front view which shows the attachment state of the conventional game machine information identification means.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Main body frame 2 Game board (alpha) Game area (beta) Out-of-game area 21, 22 Guide rail 23 Notch part 24 Opening part 41 Central opening part 81 Decoration member 82 Game board fixture 83 Specific specification information label 84 Game machine quality confirmation label ( (Amusement machine information identification means)
841 Mounting base 842 Guide portion 85 Engaging projection 851 Engaging portion 852 Engaged portion 853 Mounting piece

Claims (1)

  In the arrangement structure of the gaming machine information identification means provided on the front side of the gaming board, the display surface of the gaming machine information identification means is arranged with a predetermined amount of inclination with respect to the gaming board surface. Arrangement structure of gaming machine information identification means.

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