JP2009240806A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pinball game machine capable of facilitating a model change and making the change in ornaments noticeable. <P>SOLUTION: In the pinball game machine, when a glass frame 95 is in a closed state relative to an outer frame 82, ornament lamps 30 mounted on a game board 11 project to the front side of the glass frame95 by penetrating through lamp holes 97, so that it looks as if the ornament lamps 30 are provided in the glass frame 95. The ornament lamps 30 are mounted on the game board 11, so that both of the game board 11 and the ornament lamps can be replaced only by attaching/detaching the game board 11 to/from a front face frame 90 when changing the model. Thus, it can facilitate the model change compared with the conventional Pachinko game machine and make the change in the ornament lamps 30 noticeable for a player. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine.

  A conventional ball game machine is provided with a game board having a game area formed on a front frame, and a transparent plate holding frame that covers the game area so as to be visible on the front side of the game board. In some cases, a decorative body is detachably attached to the transparent plate holding frame (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-244039 ([0016], [0020] to [0025], FIG. 3)

  By the way, the game board and the decorative body described above may be designed according to the game content of the ball game machine. For this reason, when changing the game board of a ball game machine to a game board with a different game content, the game board and the decorative body mounted on the transparent plate holding frame must be replaced with ones corresponding to the game content. Is done. However, in the conventional ball game machine described above, when the game board is changed, it is necessary for the game shop side and the assembler to exchange the game board and the decorative body separately, which is troublesome. .

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and it is possible to reduce the trouble of separately exchanging the game board and the decoration body when changing the game board, and to easily change the decoration body. The purpose is to provide gaming machines.

  In order to achieve the above object, a ball game machine according to the invention of claim 1 is provided with a game board in which a game area is formed, a frame to which the game board is attached, and a game area formed in the frame. In a ball and ball game machine having an opening that is visible from the front side of the frame, a decoration that can be attached outside the gaming area of the game board and a decoration that is formed at a position different from the opening of the frame It is characterized in that at least a part of the body is inserted and at least a part of the decorative body is provided with a hole portion that is visible from the front side of the frame.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the ball and ball game machine according to the first aspect, the frame is closed by a front frame on which a game board is detachably mounted, and a front surface side of the front frame that can be opened and closed. And a transparent plate holding frame that can hold a transparent plate that covers the game area so as to be visible, and the opening is characterized by being formed in the transparent plate holding frame.

  The invention according to claim 3 is the bullet ball game machine according to claim 2, wherein the hole is formed in the transparent plate holding frame, and when the transparent plate holding frame is closed, at least a part of the decorative body is the hole. It is characterized by being configured to be more visible.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the ball game machine according to the second aspect, the hole is formed in the front frame, and when the game board is mounted on the front frame, at least a part of the decorative body is more than the hole. It is characterized by being configured to be visible.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the ball game machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the decorative body projects in a direction perpendicular to the game board surface and is detachably mounted on the game board. Has characteristics.

  The invention of claim 6 is characterized in that, in the ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, at least the tip of the decorative body projects forward from the front surface of the frame through the hole.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the ball game machine according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, the decoration body includes an attachment member attached to the game board surface, and a decoration member detachably attached to the attachment member. It is characterized by being composed of

  The invention according to claim 8 is characterized in that, in the ball game machine according to claim 7, the mounting member is configured to be commonly used for a plurality of types of game boards having different game contents.

  The invention of claim 9 is the bullet ball game machine according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the decoration member can be changed according to a plurality of types of game boards having different game contents, and the character shape related to the game contents. It is characterized by

  According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the bullet ball game machine according to any of the seventh to ninth aspects, the decorative body includes a light emitting body and a light emitting body mounting substrate on which the light emitting body is mounted. A light-emitting body mounting board mounting portion to which the light-emitting body mounting board can be mounted is formed on one of the members, and a connection member for connecting to the light-emitting body mounting board and supplying electric power penetrates the mounting member. It has a feature where a through hole is formed.

  The invention according to claim 11 is the ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the hole and the decorative body interfere between the inner peripheral surface of the hole and the outer peripheral surface of the decorative body. A space portion that prevents this is formed, and a protruding wall that protrudes toward the inside of the hole portion is formed in the peripheral edge portion of the hole body on the front side of the frame body.

  The invention of claim 12 is characterized in that, in the ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 11, a transparent resin cover member for covering the hole is provided in the frame.

[Invention of Claim 1]
In the ball game machine according to claim 1, the decorative body is visible through a hole formed at a position different from the opening for visually recognizing the game area of the game board in the frame, and the decorative body Since at least a part of is inserted into the hole, the player can visually recognize the decorative body from the front side of the ball game machine through the hole. Furthermore, since the decorative body is attached to the game board, both the game board and the decorative body can be exchanged at the same time when the game board is changed. Thereby, compared with the conventional ball game machine, it is possible to reduce the trouble at the time of changing a game board and a decorative body.

[Invention of claim 2]
In the ball game machine according to claim 2, since the game board is detachably attached to the front frame, when changing the game board, if the game board is attached to or detached from the front frame of the frame body, Good. Moreover, since the frame is composed of a front frame and a transparent plate holding frame and the opening is formed in the transparent plate holding frame, the game area can be visually recognized through the transparent plate holding frame.

[Invention of claim 3]
In the bullet ball game machine according to the third aspect, since the hole is formed in the transparent plate holding frame, the decorative body can be visually recognized through the transparent plate holding frame.

[Invention of claim 4]
In the bullet ball game machine according to the fourth aspect, since the hole is formed in the front frame, the decorative body can be visually recognized through the front frame.

[Invention of claim 5]
In the bullet ball gaming machine according to the fifth aspect, since the decorative body is configured to be detachable from the game board, only one of the decorative body and the game board can be exchanged.

[Invention of claim 6]
In the ball game machine according to claim 6, since the decorative body projects forward from the peripheral edge of the front side of the frame body in the hole portion, the decorative body can be given a sense of depth. Can be improved.

[Invention of Claim 7]
In the ball game machine according to the seventh aspect, only one of the attachment member and the decoration member can be exchanged in the decoration body. Therefore, for example, when a problem occurs in either the mounting member or the decorative member, it is only necessary to replace the defective member, and the non-problematic member is reused as it is. can do.

[Invention of Claim 8]
In the ball game machine according to the eighth aspect of the present invention, since the mounting member can be commonly used for a plurality of types of game boards, the mounting members can be reused even when the type of the game board is changed.

[Invention of claim 9]
In the bullet ball gaming machine according to claim 9, when the game content of the game board is changed, the decoration according to the game content can be performed by changing the decoration member. In addition, since the decorative member has a character shape related to the game content, the player can enjoy a new character-shaped decorative member every time the model is changed.

[Invention of Claim 10]
In the bullet ball game machine according to the tenth aspect, the decorative member can be illuminated by the light emitter. In addition, since the connecting member for supplying power to the light emitter mounting board is passed through the through hole formed in the mounting member, the connecting member is not exposed on the front side of the game board, and on the rear side of the game board. It can be pulled in.

[Invention of Claim 11]
In the ball game machine according to the eleventh aspect, since the space portion formed between the inner peripheral surface of the hole portion and the outer peripheral surface of the decorative body prevents interference between the hole portion and the decorative body, the decorative body can be smoothly moved. It can be inserted into the hole. In addition, since the space portion is closed by the wall portion formed on the peripheral portion on the front side of the hole portion, the gap can be made invisible when the bullet ball game machine is viewed from the front side.

[Invention of Claim 12]
In the bullet ball game machine according to the twelfth aspect, since the cover for covering the hole is provided, it is possible to prevent the foreign matter from entering the rear side of the frame body from the hole. Thereby, the cheating via a hole part can be prevented.

Front view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention Side view of pachinko machine A perspective view of a pachinko machine when the glass frame is open Perspective view showing assembled state of game board and decorative lamp (A) Perspective view of left decorative lamp, (B) Perspective view of right decorative lamp Top view of decorative lamp Decorative lamp side view Flat cross section of decorative lamp Side view of decorative lamp Flat cross-sectional view of a glass frame with a decorative lamp inserted into the lamp hole Rear view of pachinko machine Block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko machine Flow chart of lighting processing program Front view of a pachinko machine immediately after the jackpot game ends Front view of a pachinko machine when notifying the execution of a probability variation game Front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to FIGS. The pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is premised on a model change after being installed in a game arcade, like a general game machine. A game frame 80 fixed to a game island of the game arcade, and a game frame 80 And a gaming machine main body 81 assembled in a detachable manner (see FIG. 2).

  The gaming machine main body 81 includes the substantially rectangular plate-like gaming board 11 shown in FIG. On the front surface of the game board 11, for example, a cell image displaying a game name and a character (not shown) unique to the game is pasted.

  In addition, a substantially circular game area R1 surrounded by the guide rails 12 is provided on the front surface of the game board 11, and a display device 13 is provided at a substantially central portion of the game area R1, as shown in FIG. It has been. Below the display device 13, a start winning port 14, a large winning port 15, and an off ball receiving port 16 are provided side by side in order from the top. In the game area R1, a lamp windmill 17, a start gate 18 and a windmill 19, and general winning openings 20, 21 are provided in order from the top on both sides of the display device 13, the start winning opening 14 and the like. On both sides along the rail 12, arc-shaped side lamps 22 and 22 are provided. In addition to the starting gate 18 and the winning holes 20, 21 and the like, a plurality of nails are erected in the game area R1.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a pair of decorative lamps 30 and 30 projecting toward the front side of the game board 11 are provided in an area outside the game area R1 of the game board 11 (the “decoration of the present invention”). Equivalent to "body"). In order to distinguish the decorative lamps 30 and 30, the left decorative lamp 30 (in FIG. 1) toward the game board 11 is referred to as a “left decorative lamp 30L”, and the right decorative lamp 30 is referred to as a “right decorative lamp 30R. "

The individual parts provided on the front surface of the game board 11 will be described in detail as follows.
The start gate 18 has a gate-like structure through which game balls can pass through, and the passed game balls are detected by a normal symbol start switch built in the start gate 18. Based on the detection signal, the symbols in the normal symbol display area 24 to be described later are variably displayed.

  The start winning opening 14 has a so-called pocket structure and opens upward, and movable wing pieces 14C and 14C are provided on both sides of the opening. Both the movable wing pieces 14C, 14C are always in an upright state, and the opening width of the start winning opening 14 sandwiched between the two movable wing pieces 14C, 14C is large enough to accommodate about one game ball. ing. When the solenoid provided on the back of the game board 11 is driven, the movable wing pieces 14C, 14C are tilted sideways, and the game ball can be guided to the movable wing piece 14C and enter the start winning opening 14. .

  When a game ball wins the start winning opening 14, the start opening sensor 31 (see FIG. 12) provided in the start winning opening 14 detects the game ball, and the display device 13 will be described later based on the detection signal. Is displayed in a variable manner. In addition, while the display device 13 variably displays the symbols, for example, up to four winning balls that are won in the start winning opening 14 are stored on hold.

  The special winning opening 15 is formed in a horizontally long shape and is normally closed by the movable door 15T. When a pachinko gaming machine enters a “hit state” due to the establishment of a predetermined condition, which will be described later, a solenoid 15S (see FIG. 12) provided on the back of the game board 11 is driven, and the movable door 15T is moved to the front side over a predetermined period. Fall down. Thereby, the grand prize opening 15 is opened, and a large number of game balls can be awarded to the big prize opening 15 by using the movable door 15T as a guide. Here, a period from when the movable door 15T is opened until it is closed is referred to as a “round”. In one round, for example, the movable door 15T has been opened for 29 seconds or a big prize opening. For example, when 10 game balls have won, for example, 10 game balls, the process ends.

  A continuous winning opening and a counting winning opening are provided inside the big winning opening 15, and when the big winning state is reached, the continuous winning opening and the counting winning opening are opened. More specifically, when the movable door 15T is opened, the continuous winning opening is opened, and after winning the continuous winning opening, the solenoid 15S is driven to close the continuous winning opening, while the counting winning opening is opened. Will remain. Then, when the specific area sensor 32 (see FIG. 12) provided in the continuous winning opening detects the winning of the game ball, the next round is continuously executed after the above-described end condition is satisfied and the round is ended. The In addition, a count sensor 33 (see FIG. 12) provided in the counting prize opening detects the winning of a predetermined number of game balls, and together with the winning balls to the continuous winning opening, the winning balls to the big winning opening 15 It is counted, and it is checked whether or not these have reached a total of 10 as described above.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the display device 13 is attached to the attachment opening 44 formed through the game board 11 from the front side of the game board 11 and the rear side of the game board 11. A liquid crystal module (not shown) (specifically, a TFT-LCD module) is used. A front portion of the liquid crystal module surrounded by the display frame 23 is a display unit 34 (see FIG. 1), and the player views an image displayed on the display unit 34 through the display frame 23. Can do.

  Usually, three special symbols 13A, 13B, and 13C on the left, middle, and right are displayed side by side on the display unit 34. Each of these special symbols 13A, 13B, and 13C is composed of, for example, a plurality of types that express numbers from “0” to “11”. Usually, each special symbol 13A, 13B, and 13C has a predetermined value. The types are confirmed and displayed on the display unit 34. Then, it is determined whether or not the game ball is won at the start winning opening 14, each special symbol 13A, 13B, 13C is scrolled up and down and displayed in a variably displayed state, for example, left, middle, right Each special symbol 13A, 13B, 13C is stopped and displayed in order. At this time, for example, when the result of the determination is successful and all the special symbols 13A, 13B, and 13C are the same symbol, that is, when they are all in the same state (the state in FIG. 1), the game becomes the “big hit state”. The movable door 15T is opened.

  The pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment has a probability variation function, and when the special symbols 13A, 13B, and 13C stop symbols become a specific symbol combination, the game goes into a probability variation state after the jackpot state ends. Transition.

  Specifically, in the probability variation state, combinations of the special symbols 13A, 13B, and 13C when the jackpot is established are, for example, “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”, “11”. It occurs after the end of the jackpot game in the case of any of the above (a specific symbol). Then, the probability of the next jackpot occurrence is shifted to a higher probability fluctuation state (high probability state) than the normal probability state (low probability state), and this probability fluctuation state is continued until the next jackpot. . The combination of each special symbol 13A, 13B, 13C when the jackpot is established is, for example, any one of “0”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, “10”. If there is, the normal probability state is continued until the next jackpot without shifting to the probability variation state.

  A normal symbol display area 24 is provided in the lower left corner of the display area of the special symbols 13A, 13B, and 13C in the display unit 34. This normal symbol display area 24 determines whether or not the normal symbol start switch provided in the start gate 18 detects the passing of the game ball, and for example, numbers from “0” to “9” are set for a predetermined period. After the variable display is performed, a predetermined number is fixedly displayed. For example, when the final number displayed is an odd number, the movable wing pieces 14C and 14C provided in the start winning opening 14 are tilted sideways over a predetermined period (for example, 0.4 seconds). The symbols displayed in the normal symbol display area 24 are not limited to numbers but may be alphabets or symbols.

  Now, as shown in FIG. 4, the decoration lamps 30, 30 are located at two positions along the guide rail 12 in the outer area of the game area R <b> 1, more specifically, slightly left and right of the uppermost part of the guide rail 12. It is attached at a position shifted to the front and protrudes toward the front of the game board 11. In addition, the decorative lamp 30 includes a plurality of LEDs 70 (corresponding to the “light emitter” of the present invention) (see FIG. 8). When the LED 70 is turned on, the decorative lamp 30 emits light from the inside. To do.

  As shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the decorative lamps 30 and 30 have a bowl shape as a whole, and the front end portion on the front side of the gaming machine has a pachinko gaming machine as shown in FIG. It has a character shape according to the game content. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 6, among the peripheral side surfaces of the decorative lamp 30, a side surface 60A along the guide rail 12 and a side surface 60B facing the side surface 60A are curved in an arc shape. The remaining two side surfaces 60C and 60C are flat surfaces. And as shown in FIG. 3, all the peripheral side surfaces 60A-60C of these decorative lamps 30 are in a state of projecting in the direction perpendicular to the surface of the game board 11. That is, the decorative lamp 30 protrudes in the vertical direction with respect to the game board 11.

  By the way, the decoration lamp 30 constitutes the base end side and constitutes an attachment member 35 that can be attached to the surface of the game board 11, and constitutes a distal end side of the decoration lamp 30, and the attachment surface of the attachment member 35 to the game board 11. The decorative member 36 is mounted on the opposite surface, and these two members 35 and 36 are assembled in a detachable manner (see FIG. 7).

  The attachment member 35 has a bag structure with the rear end opened (see FIG. 9). As shown in FIG. 5, a flange portion 37 projects sideways from the peripheral edge portion of the opening end of the attachment member 35, and this flange portion 37 is abutted against the front surface of the game board 11, so that the flange portion It is attached to the game board 11 with a screw or a screw penetrating 37 (see FIG. 4). Here, the attachment member 35 can be similarly attached to a plurality of types of game boards 11 with screws or screws. That is, the attachment member 35 can be used in common for a plurality of different types of game boards 11.

  As shown in FIG. 9, a front wall 38 is formed at the front end of the attachment member 35. From the front wall 38, a column 39 (corresponding to the “board mounting portion” of the present invention) stands up frontward. Then, a substrate 71 (corresponding to the “light emitter mounting substrate” of the present invention) on which the LED 70 is mounted is abutted against the front end portion of the support column 39, and a screw passing through the substrate 71 is screwed to the support column 39. The substrate 71 is fixed to the mounting member 35. Further, in the mounting member 35, on the rear side of the substrate 71, a wiring hole 40 (through the “through” of the present invention) that extends through the mounting member 35 in the front-rear direction and extends from the front wall 38 to the opening end of the mounting member 35. Corresponding to “hole”. Then, the wiring 41 drawn out to the front side of the game board 11 through the small hole 43 (see FIG. 4) formed through the game board 11 is passed through the wiring hole 40 and the rear surface of the board 71. Is connected to the connector section 42, and power for performing lighting control of the LED 70 is supplied from various control devices. The wiring 41 connected to the board 71 is drawn to the rear side of the game board 11 without being exposed to the outside of the decorative lamp 30 on the front side of the game board 11.

  Here, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine having a decorative lamp on the front surface of the glass frame, when the glass frame is opened, the wiring connected to the decorative lamp is exposed to the outside, so the wiring is cut off. However, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the wiring 41 is not exposed on the front side of the game board 11 and is drawn into the rear side of the game board 11, so that a glass frame 95 (to be described later) Even when the “transparent plate holding frame” of the present invention is in the open state (the state shown in FIG. 3), the wiring 41 can be prevented from being cut.

  The decorative member 36 has a bag structure that is slightly shallower than the mounting member 35. The front surface portion of the decorative member 36 has a character shape corresponding to the game content, for example, a three-dimensional musical note shape as shown in FIGS. The decorative member 36 is open rearward, and the rear opening is closed by the front wall 38 of the mounting member 35. That is, the entire front wall 38 of the attachment member 35 is covered by the decoration member 36, and the substrate 71 is accommodated in a space formed between the attachment member 35 and the decoration member 36 (see FIG. 9). .

  Here, if a plurality of types of decoration members 36 having different character shapes are prepared for the same game content, the decoration member 36 becomes a new character shape even for the same game content, so that the player is fresh. I can taste a sense.

  The gaming machine main body 81 is provided with various control devices 50 to 56 for controlling each part of the pachinko gaming machine in addition to the gaming board 11 described above. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, a main control device 50 is provided at the center position of the rear surface of the pachinko gaming machine, and is overlapped with the main control device 50 so as to overlap the lamp control device 51 and the sound control device. 52 and a display control device 53 are provided. A power supply device 54, a payout control device 55, a launch control device 56, and the like are provided below the control devices 50 to 53. The above is the description of the gaming machine main body 81.

Next, the game frame 80 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the game frame 80 includes a front frame 90 on the front surface of the outer frame 82. The outer frame 82 is formed by joining four wooden long plates in a vertically long rectangular shape, and the front frame 90 rotates with respect to the outer frame 82 around a hinge 92 provided on one side of the outer frame 82. It is possible. A locking mechanism 86 is provided on the side of the outer frame 82 opposite to the hinge 92, and the front frame 90 is locked to the outer frame 82 in a closed state by the locking mechanism 86. And the game board 11 mentioned above is detachably fixed to the rear surface of the front frame 90 by a plurality of locking levers (not shown).

  As shown in FIG. 3, a glass frame 95 is rotatably provided on the front frame 90. An opening 96 is formed in the central portion of the glass frame 95, and a glass plate 95 </ b> W is fitted inside the opening 96 so as to close the opening 96. And as shown in FIG. 1, the game area | region R1 formed in the front surface of the game board 11 can be seen through the glass plate 95W. Further, in the glass frame 95, a pair of lamp holes 97 and 97 (corresponding to "hole" of the present invention) which will be described in detail later are formed through the opening 96. The glass frame 95 is also locked in a closed state with respect to the front frame 90 by the locking mechanism 86.

  Below the glass frame 95 in the front frame 90, an upper plate 27A and a lower plate 27B are provided in two upper and lower stages. Then, by operating the operation knob 28 provided at the right end portion of the lower plate 27B, the game ball accommodated in the upper plate 27A is blown out toward the game board 11 of the gaming machine main body 81. Further, if the button 29 provided on the upper plate 27A is pressed, the game ball moves from the upper plate 27A to the lower plate 27B and is accommodated. Furthermore, a pair of speakers 59S, 59S are provided at positions near the left and right ends of the upper plate 27A, and sound is generated from the speakers 59S depending on the game situation.

  The lamp holes 97 and 97 are formed through the glass frame 95 at positions facing the decorative lamps 30 and 30. As shown in FIG. 3, the lamp hole 97 is provided at a symmetrical position along the upper edge of the opening 96, and has a shape similar to the shape of the peripheral surface of the decorative lamp 30. When the glass frame 95 is in the closed state, the decorative lamps 30 and 30 attached to the game board 11 enter the lamp holes 97 and 97 from the rear surface side of the glass frame 95, and the leading ends of the decorative lamps 30 and 30. A portion (more specifically, a portion having a character shape formed on the decorative member 36) protrudes from the lamp hole 97 to the front side of the glass frame 95 (see FIG. 2). Thus, the decoration lamp 30 can be given a sense of depth, and changes in the design (shape, pattern, color, etc.) of the decoration lamp 30 (specifically, the decoration member 36) can be easily understood by the player. . Further, when the pachinko gaming machine is viewed from the front side, the decoration lamp 30 attached to the game board 11 seems to be provided on the glass frame 95.

  Here, when the glass frame 95 is closed, that is, when the decorative lamp 30 enters the lamp hole 97, the peripheral surface of the decorative lamp 30 and the inner peripheral surface of the lamp hole 97 are, as shown in FIG. A space 98 having a predetermined width is formed therebetween. The space 98 is configured so that the decorative lamp 30 does not contact the glass frame 95 in the lamp hole 97 when the glass frame 95 is rotated about the hinge 92. Thereby, the glass frame 95 can be opened and closed smoothly, and the decorative lamp 30 and the glass frame 95 are prevented from coming into contact with each other and causing problems.

  Further, a protruding wall 46 projecting toward the inner center of the lamp hole 97 is formed at the peripheral edge portion of the lamp hole 97 on the front side of the glass frame 95. The protruding wall 46 extends to the vicinity of the peripheral surface of the decorative lamp 30 that has entered the lamp hole 97, and almost the entire space portion 98 formed between the decorative lamp 30 and the glass frame 95 is formed in this manner. The projecting wall 46 blocks the front side. Thereby, when the glass frame 95 is closed with respect to the front frame 90 and the pachinko gaming machine is viewed from the front side, the space portion 98 is not visible.

  Further, the front surface of the glass frame 95 is provided with a cover member 45 projecting forward of the glass frame 95. The cover member 45 is made of a transparent resin and has a polyhedral bag structure with one end open. The opening end of the cover member 45 is abutted against the peripheral edge of the lamp hole 97 to cover the entire decorative lamp 30 protruding from the lamp hole 97 and to cover the entire lamp hole 97. Yes. Thereby, the player can visually recognize the decorative lamp 30 through the cover member 45. In addition, entry of foreign matter from the lamp hole 97 to the rear side of the glass frame 95 is prevented, and illegal acts using the lamp hole 97 are prevented. In the present embodiment, the cover member 45 has a polyhedral bag structure with one open end. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the cover member 45 may have a structure in which a part of a sphere is opened.

  By the way, the decoration lamps 30 and 30 are driven as follows, for example, based on the lighting processing program M that the CPU 50A included in the main control device 50 runs in a predetermined cycle. That is, as shown in FIG. 13, when the lighting process program M is run, it is first determined whether or not a jackpot game has occurred, that is, whether or not the special symbols 13A, 13B, and 13C are stopped and displayed. If checked (S1) and no jackpot game has occurred (No in S1), the program M is immediately exited.

  On the other hand, if a jackpot game has occurred (Yes in S1), it is checked whether or not the stop symbol is a specific symbol (an odd number of eyes) (S2). If the stop symbol is not a specific symbol (No in S2), the lamp control device 51 turns on the right decorative lamp 30R. When the stop symbol is a specific symbol (Yes in S2), that is, when a probability variation game is performed, the left decorative lamp 30L is turned on by the lamp control device 51.

Next, operations and effects of the present embodiment having the above-described configuration will be described.
By operating the operation knob 28, the game balls launched into the game area R1 flow downward while contacting a nail, a lamp windmill 17, a windmill 19 and the like (not shown), and some of them are started gates. Pass through 18.

  When the game ball passes through the start gate 18, the normal symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time in the normal symbol display area 24 and then stopped and displayed. If the stopped normal symbol is “7”, the movable wing pieces 14 </ b> C and 14 </ b> C provided in the start winning opening 14 are expanded, and a game ball can be won in the starting winning opening 14.

  When a ball enters the start winning opening 14, the display of the special symbols 13A, 13B, 13C on the display unit 34 is started. Then, after the display is changed for a predetermined time, when the symbol that is stopped and displayed becomes a rough pattern such as “7 7 7” (the state of FIG. 1), the big hit game is started. When the big hit game is started, the movable door 15T provided in the big winning opening 15 falls to the front side, and the game ball can win the big winning opening 15.

  When the jackpot game end condition is satisfied (for example, when the jackpot game is played 16 rounds or the game ball does not win the continuous winning slot during one round), the jackpot game is played based on the stopped display. After the end, until the next jackpot occurrence, the result of the execution determination of the probability variation game is notified as to whether or not the probability that the jackpot will be a higher probability variation state (so-called re-lottery) than the normal probability.

  Specifically, immediately after the jackpot game is over, as shown in FIG. 14, the display unit 34 displays “attention to the upper decoration lamp”, “probably change if the left is lit”, and the like. When the stop symbol on the display unit 34 is a specific symbol (odd tick), as shown in FIG. 15, the display unit 34 displays “probability change determination” and the left decorative lamp 30L is displayed. Illuminated. If the stop symbol is an even number, the display unit 34 displays “normal probability” and the right decoration lamp 30R is lit. In the present embodiment, when the jackpot game is over, the decorative lamp 30 notifies the result of whether or not the probability variation state is reached. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the jackpot game starts. It is good also as a structure which alert | reports the result of whether it will be in a probability fluctuation state before playing or in the middle of jackpot game.

  Now, when changing the model in which the front panel 90 of the pachinko gaming machine is changed and the gaming board 11 is changed, the various control devices 50 to 53 are replaced with ones corresponding to the new model, and the gaming board 11 and decorations are changed. The lamp 30 is exchanged for one corresponding to the game content of the new model. That is, the locking mechanism 86 is operated to rotate the glass frame 95 and the front frame 90 with respect to the outer frame 82 to be in an open state. Next, the locking lever on the rear surface of the front frame 90 is released, and the game board 11 is removed from the front frame 90. Next, the game board 11 corresponding to the new model is attached to the rear side of the front frame 90 by a locking lever. That is, the game board 11 can be detachably attached from the back side of the front frame 90. Here, since the decoration lamp 30 is attached to the game board 11 in advance, both the game board 11 and the decoration lamp 30 can be exchanged in one exchange operation. In the present embodiment, the gaming board 11 is configured to be detachably attachable from the back side of the front frame 90, but is not limited thereto, and may be configured to be attached from the front side of the front frame 90. Good.

  When the game board 11 corresponding to the new model is attached to the front frame 90, the front frame 90 is closed with respect to the outer frame 82, and then the glass frame 95 is closed with respect to the outer frame 82. Then, the decorative lamp 30 attached to the game board 11 enters the lamp hole 97 and protrudes to the front side of the glass frame 95. Thereby, when the pachinko gaming machine is viewed from the player side (front side), the decorative lamp 30 attached to the game board 11 can be seen as if it were provided on the glass frame 95. In addition, since the decorative lamp 30 is easy to visually recognize, the player can easily understand the shape change of the decorative lamp 30. Therefore, the player can easily recognize that the model has been changed from the shape change of the decorative lamp 30. Here, since the opening size of the lamp hole 97 is a size that prevents interference with the decorative lamp 30, when the glass frame 95 is opened or closed with respect to the outer frame 82, the decorative lamp 30 The lamp hole 97 can be smoothly opened and closed without contacting the glass frame 95. In addition, since the gap formed between the decorative lamp 30 and the glass frame 95 is blocked by the protruding wall 46 and cannot be seen, the sense of unity between the glass frame 95 and the decorative lamp 30 is increased and the appearance is improved. ing.

  Here, if a plurality of types of decorative members 36 having different character shapes are prepared, the design of the decorative lamp 30 can be changed by simply replacing the decorative member 36 of the decorative lamps 30. Thereby, the player can enjoy the decoration lamp 30 having a new character shape every time the decoration member 36 is changed.

  Now, if any one of the game board 11 and the decorative lamp 30 is defective, the following operation is performed. That is, the glass frame 95 is opened as described above. When a failure occurs in the decorative lamp 30, the decorative lamp 30 is removed from the game board 11 and a new decorative lamp 30 is attached to the game board 11.

  On the other hand, when a problem occurs in the game board 11, the front frame 90 is opened to remove the game board 11, and the decorative lamp 30 is removed from the game board 11 in which the problem has occurred. Next, the removed decorative lamp 30 is attached to the new game board 11. Then, the new game board 11 to which the decoration lamp 30 is attached is attached to the front frame 90. That is, when a malfunction occurs in either the game board 11 or the decorative lamp 30, only the malfunctioning party needs to be replaced.

  When a defect occurs in any one of the attachment member 35 and the decoration member 36 in the decoration lamp 30, the following operation is performed. That is, when a failure occurs in the mounting member 35, the decorative lamp 30 is removed from the game board 11, and the decorative member 36 is removed from the mounting member 35. Then, the decoration member 36 is attached to a new attachment member 35 to form a new decoration lamp 30, and the new decoration lamp 30 is attached to the game board 11 again.

  On the other hand, when a defect occurs in the decoration member 36, the decoration member 36 is removed from the attachment member 35 and replaced with a new decoration member 36 while the attachment member 35 is attached to the game board 11. That is, in the case where a failure occurs in any one of the mounting member 35 and the decoration member 36 in the decorative lamp 30, only the member in which the failure has occurred needs to be replaced, and the other member in which the failure has not occurred. Can be used as is.

  Thus, according to the present embodiment, when the glass frame 95 is closed with respect to the outer frame 82, the decorative lamp 30 attached to the game board 11 enters the lamp hole 97, and the glass frame 95 Since it protrudes to the front side, it can be seen as if the decorative lamp 30 is provided on the glass frame 95. In addition, since the decoration lamps 30 and 30 are attached to the game board 11, when the model is changed, both the game board 11 and the decoration lamp 30 can be connected at once by simply attaching and detaching the game board 11 to the front frame 90. Can be exchanged. These make it easier to change the model as compared with conventional pachinko gaming machines, and make it easier for the player to know that the decorative lamp 30 has been changed. Therefore, it is possible to clearly appeal to the player that the pachinko gaming machine has been changed in model (change of the game board 11) with easy work. Furthermore, since the decoration lamp 30 is detachably attached to the game board 11, only one of the decoration lamp 30 and the game board 11 can be exchanged.

[Second Embodiment]
FIG. 16 shows a second embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a rectangular gaming window is formed through a central portion of a vertically long front frame 90, and a glass frame 95 is rotated around the gaming window. It is movably mounted.

  Further, in the game board 11 provided on the rear side of the front frame 90, at a position above the game area R1, for example, a pair of decorative lamps 100 and 100 having a columnar shape (the “decorative body of the present invention”). Is provided so as to protrude from the front surface of the game board 11.

  On the other hand, a horizontally long effect lamp 99 projecting forward is provided at the center of the upper side of the front frame 90, and on both sides of the effect lamp 99, at positions facing the above-described decorative lamps 100, 100, For example, a pair of lamp holes 101 and 101 (corresponding to the “hole part” of the present invention) having a circular shape corresponding to the shape of the decorative lamp 100 are formed to penetrate therethrough. The decorative lamp 100 protrudes from the lamp hole 101 to the front side of the front frame 90.

  Since other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations, and duplicate descriptions are omitted.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the same effect as that of the first embodiment can be obtained, and the decorative lamp 100 can be visually recognized through the lamp hole 101 formed in the front frame 90.

[Other Embodiments]
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment. For example, the embodiments described below are also included in the technical scope of the present invention, and various other than the following can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. It can be changed and implemented.
(1) In the first and second embodiments, a pachinko gaming machine is illustrated as an example of a ball game machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention may be applied to, for example, an arrangement ball. .

(2) In the first and second embodiments, the support column 39 for fixing the substrate 71 is formed on the attachment member 35, but it may be formed on the decoration member 36.

(3) In the first and second embodiments, it is determined in advance whether or not the probability variation game is performed when the game ball is won at the start winning opening 14, and the decoration lamp 30 notifies the result. However, for example, it may be configured to determine whether or not to perform the probability variation game depending on the lighting state of the decorative lamp 30. For example, the left and right decorative lamps 30L and 30R are alternately lit, and if the left decorative lamp 30L is lit when a game ball is won at the start winning opening 14, the execution of the probability variation game is determined. May be.

(4) In the first and second embodiments, the decorative lamp 30 is configured to be attached and detached after the glass frame 95 is opened, but the lamp is kept in the closed state with the glass frame 95 being closed. The decorative lamp 30 may be detachable from the use hole 97.

(5) In the first and second embodiments, the decoration lamps 30 and 100 and the lamp holes 97 and 101 into which the decoration lamps 30 and 100 enter are more than the game area R1 (the opening 96 of the glass frame 95). The decoration lamps 30 and 100 may be provided at any position on the game board 11 as long as they are places other than the game area R1, and the lamp holes 97 and 101 are provided with a glass frame. As long as the decorative lamps 30 and 100 can be inserted in places other than the opening 96, the glass frame 95 and the front frame 90 may be provided at any position.

(6) In the first and second embodiments described above, the decoration lamps 30 and 100 are configured such that the board 71 on which the LED 70 is mounted is built in and the decoration lamp 30 emits light from the inside. The decorative member 36 of the decorative lamps 30 and 100 may be driven (for example, rotated or moved in the front-rear direction) by these motors and solenoids.

(7) In the first and second embodiments, the glass frame 95 is rotatably attached to the outer frame 82 or the front frame 90. For example, the glass frame 95 is attached from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine. It may be configured to be fitted and attached.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Game board 30,100 ... Decoration lamp 35 ... Mounting member 36 ... Decoration member 39 ... Support | pillar (board mounting part)
40 ... Hole for wiring (through hole)
41. Wiring (connection member)
45 ... Cover member 46 ... Projection wall 71 ... Substrate (light emitter mounting substrate)
90 ... front frame 95 ... glass frame (transparent plate holding frame)
96 ... opening 97, 101 ... hole for lamp (hole)
70 ... LED (light emitter)
R1 ... Game area

Claims (12)

A game board in which a game area is formed;
A frame to which the game board is attached;
In a ball game machine provided with an opening formed in the frame body and allowing the game area to be viewed from the front side of the frame body,
A decorative body attachable outside the game area of the game board;
A hole formed at a position different from the opening of the frame, into which at least a part of the decorative body is inserted and at least a part of the decorative body is visible from the front side of the frame. A ball game machine characterized by having it. The frame body holds a front frame on which the game board is detachably mounted, and a transparent plate that is mounted on the front side of the front frame so as to be openable and closable so that the game area is visible when closed. Composed of possible transparent plate holding frame,
The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the opening is formed in the transparent plate holding frame.   The hole is formed in the transparent plate holding frame, and when the transparent plate holding frame is closed, at least a part of the decorative body is configured to be visible from the hole. 2. A ball game machine according to 2.   The hole is formed in the front frame, and when the game board is mounted on the front frame, at least a part of the decorative body is configured to be visible from the hole. 2. A ball game machine according to 2.   The ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the decorative body protrudes in a direction perpendicular to the surface of the game board and is detachably attached to the game board.   The ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein at least a front end portion of the decorative body projects forward from the front surface of the frame body through the hole.   The bullet according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the decorative body includes an attachment member attached to the game board surface and a decoration member detachably attached to the attachment member. Ball game machine.   The ball game machine according to claim 7, wherein the attachment member is configured to be commonly used for a plurality of types of game boards having different game contents.   The ball according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the decoration member is changeable according to a plurality of types of the game boards having different game contents, and has a character shape related to the game contents. Gaming machine. The decorative body includes a light emitter and a light emitter mounting substrate on which the light emitter is mounted,
A light emitter mounting substrate mounting portion to which the light emitter mounting substrate can be mounted is formed on either the decorative member or the mounting member,
The ball game according to any one of claims 7 to 9, wherein the attachment member is formed with a through-hole through which a connection member for connecting to the light-emitting body mounting substrate and supplying electric power passes therethrough. Machine.   A space is formed between the inner peripheral surface of the hole and the outer peripheral surface of the decorative body to prevent the hole and the decorative body from interfering with each other. The ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein a protruding wall protruding toward the inside of the hole is formed at a peripheral edge of the front side of the body.   The ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the frame body is provided with a cover member made of a transparent resin that covers the hole.

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