JP2011135991A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine effectively preventing fraudulence with vibration or magnetic force. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine includes: a game board 6 having a game play area; a first game machine frame 3 for holding the game board 6 and a first transparent member 10a; a second game machine frame 4 disposed in the front of the first game machine frame 3 for holding a second transparent member 10b; and a connection member 40 for connecting the first game machine frame 3 to the second game machine frame 4. A gap T2 is formed between the first transparent member 10a and the second transparent member 10b in a front and rear direction. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine having a plurality of gaming machine frames that are spaced apart in the front-rear direction.

  In a pachinko machine, a ball that has been bulleted flows down a game area (an area formed on or near the game board surface for realizing a game or production by the flow of the game ball). In the process of flowing down, the game ball rolls while colliding with a game nail or impeller in the game area, and the flow direction changes. As a result, if a game ball wins at various winning holes arranged on the game area, a predetermined winning ball is paid out. On the other hand, if a game ball flows into the out port without winning any of the winning holes, the winning ball Will not be paid out. The player enjoys the game by demonstrating his / her skill in the ball or using the chance of the game ball flowing down and expecting the game ball to be won and paid out.

  When a player wins a big hit in a pachinko machine, the player can get a lot of game media, and thus plays a game with the expectation that it will be a big win. In general, there are a first special game (also referred to as a one-type big hit or a symbol variation big hit) and a second special game (also referred to as a two-type big hit or an item bonus hit). One type and two types of pachinko machines capable of realizing each jackpot individually, and one kind of two types of pachinko machines capable of realizing any jackpot mode can be considered.

  The second special game is generated when the two kinds of big prize opening is opened for a predetermined time based on the winning of the game ball to the predetermined prize opening (the first stage of the second special game), the two kinds of big prize. When the mouth is opened for a predetermined time, whether or not the second special game is continued is determined by whether or not the game ball that has flowed into the two kinds of big winning mouths passes through a specific area. When the game ball passes through a specific area, the continuation of the second special game is confirmed, and the player can obtain a lot of game balls.

  The lottery for determining whether or not the second special game is continued is performed, for example, by a lottery member arranged in a two-type big prize opening. This lottery member has a plurality of areas through which game balls can pass, and the determination is made according to which area the game balls pass through. This lottery is determined by the physical movement of the game balls that won the two types of big prize winning openings.

  In a gaming machine in which the success or failure is determined by the movement of such a physical game ball, the trajectory of the game ball is illegally changed by applying vibration to the game machine or applying a magnetic force using a magnet. Cheating may occur. In view of such a problem, Patent Documents 1 to 3 describe gaming machines that prevent an illegal act that illegally changes the trajectory of a game ball.

  For example, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 includes a vibration sensor that detects vibrations with respect to the gaming machine, and is configured so that fraud based on vibrations can be detected by the vibration sensors. In addition, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 2 includes a sensor that can detect both magnetic force and vibration, and is configured to detect fraud based on the magnetic force and vibration. .

  In addition, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 3 is provided with a member that alleviates the impact between the exterior member and the game board, which are often subjected to impact by fraud, and the impact transmitted from the exterior member to the game board is provided. It is configured to attenuate.

JP 2008-278998 A JP 2009-82202 A JP 2009-178218 A

  However, the gaming machines described in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 may detect vibration even when the player accidentally touches the gaming machine and imparts vibration, which may cause false detection. There is. In addition, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 3 can attenuate the impact on the game board by providing a member that reduces the impact between the exterior member and the game board, but a relatively strong impact is applied to the exterior member. If it is added to the game, an impact may be transmitted to the game board, which may prevent fraud.

  This invention is made | formed in view of the said problem, and makes it an example subject to provide the gaming machine which can prevent the illegal act by vibration and magnetic force effectively.

  A gaming machine as an exemplary aspect of the present invention includes a gaming board having a gaming area that realizes a game by flowing a gaming ball, a first gaming machine frame that holds the gaming board, and a front of the first gaming machine frame. A second gaming machine frame disposed; and a connecting member that couples the first gaming machine frame and the second gaming machine frame, and the first gaming machine frame has a game ball toward the gaming area Is mounted with a launching device for launching a game, a prize ball payout device for supplying a game ball to the player, and a first transparent member covering the front of the game area. A launch handle for launching a game ball, a storage tray for storing the game ball supplied from the prize ball payout device, and a second transparent member arranged in front of the first transparent member are mounted. A gap is provided between the first transparent member and the second transparent member.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention is equipped with a launching device that launches a game ball toward the game area, a prize ball payout device that supplies the game ball toward the player, and a first transparent member that covers the front of the game area. A first gaming machine frame, a launch handle for the engineer to launch the game ball, a storage tray for storing the game ball supplied from the prize ball payout device, and a first transparent member disposed in front of the first transparent member. A second gaming machine frame on which two transparent members are mounted, and a gap is provided between the first transparent member and the second transparent member in the front-rear direction.

  When a fraudulent person performs fraud by vibration or magnetic force, it is performed with respect to the 2nd game machine frame arrange | positioned ahead. On the other hand, the gaming area subject to fraud is provided on the gaming board mounted on the first gaming machine frame, and is mounted on the first transparent member and the second gaming machine frame mounted on the first gaming machine frame. A gap is formed between the second transparent member.

  Therefore, when vibration is applied to the second transparent member of the second gaming machine frame, vibration applied to the second transparent member is transmitted to the first transparent member to which the first transparent member is attached. Can be prevented, and vibration can be prevented from being applied to the game board provided with the game area. In addition, even when a magnetic force such as a magnet is applied to the second transparent member of the second gaming machine frame, the distance between the magnetic force generation source and the gaming area can be provided relatively long. The influence of the magnetic force on the region can be reduced.

  In this way, by providing the first transparent member attached to the first gaming machine frame and the second gaming machine frame attached to the second transparent member so as to be separated in the front-rear direction, the game can be generated by vibration or magnetic force. It is possible to prevent a fraudulent act that illegally changes the trajectory of the ball, and to provide a fair game to the player.

  When a fraudulent person cheats a game area | region by vibration or magnetic force, it carries out from the front of the transparent member which covers the front of a game area | region. At this time, by sufficiently securing the distance between the second transparent member and the game board held in the first game machine frame, adverse effects of vibration and magnetic force on the game area can be minimized.

  The first gaming machine frame is equipped with a launching device that launches a game ball toward the game area and a prize ball payout device that supplies the game ball toward the player. The frame is provided with a launch handle for a player to control the launch of the game ball, and a storage tray for storing the game ball supplied from the prize ball payout device.

  By providing a storage tray for storing game balls supplied from a launching handle or a prize ball payout device in the second gaming machine frame arranged on the player side (front), the parts operated by the player are close to the player It is possible to prevent the player's operability from deteriorating. On the other hand, by providing the first game machine frame with a launching device and a prize ball payout device for handling the game ball that are not directly operated by the player, the parts handling the game ball such as the launch device and the prize ball payout device are moved backward. It is possible to prevent illegal acts on these parts.

  In addition, fraudulent acts against launchers and prize ball payout devices include not only fraudulent acts using vibration and magnetic force but also fraudulent acts that illegally pay out game balls by inserting fraudulent tools into the gaming machine frame. It is a concept that includes.

  The connecting member may have an impact absorbing structure that absorbs an impact on the second gaming machine frame. By placing the second gaming machine frame arranged in the front away from the first gaming machine frame arranged in the rear, vibration applied to the second gaming machine frame is transmitted to the first gaming machine frame. Can be prevented. However, depending on the connection mode between the first gaming machine frame and the second gaming machine frame, vibration applied to the second gaming machine frame through the connecting member may be transmitted to the first gaming machine frame.

  However, by providing the connecting member with an impact absorbing structure that absorbs an impact on the second gaming machine frame, the vibration applied to the second gaming machine frame is absorbed or attenuated by the connecting member. It is possible to further effectively reduce the adverse effects on one gaming machine frame.

  The shock absorbing structure may be constituted only by an elastic member such as rubber or a spring, or may be constituted by providing a shock absorber (damper) together with the elastic member, or a part may be easily damaged. You may comprise so that it may absorb and shock by making it break.

  The connecting member may be configured to detachably connect the first gaming machine frame and the second gaming machine frame. Since the second gaming machine frame is arranged in front of the first gaming machine frame, unauthorized access to the first gaming machine frame from the front of the gaming machine can be prevented. However, it may be necessary to access the first gaming machine frame for maintenance or the like. By configuring the connecting member to be detachable, the first gaming machine frame and the second gaming machine frame can be easily separated, and the second gaming machine frame disposed behind the first gaming machine frame can be separated. Access can be made easily.

  Further objects and other features of the present invention will become apparent from the preferred embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  According to the present invention, the first transparent member attached to the first gaming machine frame and the second transparent member attached to the second gaming machine frame are provided apart from each other in the front-rear direction. On the other hand, when vibration is applied, it is possible to prevent vibration applied to the second transparent member from being transmitted to the first transparent member. Therefore, it is possible to prevent vibration from being applied to the game board via the first transparent member.

  In addition, even when a magnetic force such as a magnet is applied to the second gaming machine frame, the distance between the magnetic force generation source and the gaming area can be provided relatively long, so the influence of the magnetic force on the gaming area. Can be reduced. Therefore, an illegal act of illegally changing the trajectory of the game ball by vibration or magnetic force can be prevented in advance, and a fair game can be provided to the player.

  In addition, the connecting member that connects the first gaming machine frame and the second gaming machine frame is provided with respect to the second gaming machine frame by providing an impact absorbing structure that absorbs an impact on the second gaming machine frame. It is possible to further effectively reduce the adverse effects on the first gaming machine frame by absorbing the vibration by the connecting member or attenuating the vibration.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine concerning the present invention. It is a right view of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is a top view of the pachinko machine shown in FIG.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine (game machine) 2 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a right side view of the pachinko machine 2 shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a plan view of the pachinko machine 2 shown in FIG. In FIG. 2, for convenience of explanation, a game board 6 and a glass 10 described later are schematically shown by hatching.

  The pachinko machine 2 includes a first gaming machine frame 3, a second gaming machine frame 4, a game board unit 5, glass (transparent member) 10, a launch unit (not shown), a ball tray 14, and the like. . The glass 10 is constituted by a first glass 10 a provided in the first gaming machine frame 3 and a second glass 10 b provided in the second gaming machine frame 4. The launch unit is configured to be able to launch the game balls 23 one by one toward the game area 16 configured in the game board unit 5.

  On the left side of the pachinko machine 2, a game ball lending device 100 that makes a lending request for the game ball 23 to the pachinko machine 2 is arranged. The game ball lending device 100 transmits a ball lending signal to the pachinko machine 2 in accordance with the player's operation input. The pachinko machine 2 is configured to pay out a predetermined number of game balls 23 to the player by means of a prize ball payout device 60 to be described later by receiving a ball lending signal. A game can be played using the game ball 23.

  In the pachinko machine 2, when the player operates the launcher handle 15, the game ball 23 is launched by the launch unit toward the game area 16, and a game by the flow of the game ball 23 is realized. In addition to the pachinko machine 2, the gaming machine can be an arcade machine such as a pachinko slot machine or a coin game machine, and various game machines. In short, a gaming area that realizes a game by the flow of gaming media. Any gaming machine you have is included.

  In addition, in the pachinko machine, any pachinko machine such as a combination pachinko machine such as an arrangement ball machine or a sparrow ball machine, a so-called digipachi type (one type) or a honey mono type (two types) pachinko machine can be conceptualized. In this embodiment, a so-called one-type pachinko machine that realizes a digipachi game (also referred to as a one-type game or a symbol variation game) will be described as an example. The symbol variation game will be described later.

  The first gaming machine frame 3 is a substantially rectangular frame member. The first gaming machine frame 3 covers a game board unit 5, various control boards, a path for game balls, and a game area 16 provided in the gaming board unit 5. 1 glass (first transparent member) 10a and the like are held. The second gaming machine frame 4 is a substantially rectangular frame member and is disposed in front of the first gaming machine frame 3. The second gaming machine frame 4 holds a second glass (second transparent member) 10b and a decorative member 32 that decorates the periphery thereof.

  The first gaming machine frame 3 and the second gaming machine frame 4 are spaced apart from each other in the front-rear direction, and a gap T1 is provided therebetween. In addition, the first glass 10a mounted on the first gaming machine frame 3 and the second glass 10b mounted on the second gaming machine frame 4 are spaced apart from each other in the front-rear direction. A gap T2 is provided.

  The gaming board unit 5 mounted on the first gaming machine frame 3 has a gaming board 6 in which a center accessory 7 as a gaming instrument is arranged in the approximate center of the gaming board surface (the surface of the gaming board) 6a. A number of game nails 27 are also arranged on the game board surface 6a. An effect display device 7a as an image display means is disposed at the center of the center accessory 7, and a display opening 7d for exposing the display portion 7b of the effect display device 7a is formed.

  The game board 6 is a board-like member for constituting a game area 16 for realizing a game by the flow of the game ball 23 on the surface side thereof, so that the game board 6 can be visually recognized from the front by the player. It is attached to the first gaming machine frame 3. A rail member 26 is attached to the game board surface 6 a so as to surround the game area 16, and the game ball 23 launched toward the game area 16 by the launch unit is guided to the game area 16 along the rail member 26. .

  The game nails 27 are flow-down changing members that collide with the game balls 23 flowing down the game area 16 and change the flow-down direction thereof, and many of them are arranged in the game area 16. Further, in the game area 16, a ball entry member such as a start winning opening 29 and a grand winning opening 31 and an out opening 30 are arranged. Furthermore, a gate 33, a windmill 34, and the like are arranged in the game area 16, and the game balls 23 that flow down flow into each ball entry member, pass through the gate 33, and rotate the windmill 34. Thus, it is possible to enjoy the down-flow game by the game ball 23.

  The effect display device 7a is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display, an LED, and the like, and is arranged so that the player can see from the game board surface 6a side, and displays an image on the display unit 7b. It is. The display unit 7b of the effect display device 7a displays a first decorative symbol that is linked to the first symbol. The first decorative symbol is a symbol for visually producing the lottery result of the first lottery means, and corresponds to the first game. Further, for example, an effect image as a story tailoring image by a character or the like is also displayed on the display unit 7b. An effect control board as a game control means is electrically connected to the effect display device 7a via a relay board, and image display is controlled by the effect control board.

  On the back side of the game board 6, there is a main control board case containing a main control board as a game control means for controlling the entire pachinko machine 2, and an effect control board for controlling the image display of the effect display device 7a. Are arranged, a payout control board case containing a payout control board for controlling the payout of prize balls by the prize ball payout device 60, and a power supply board case containing a power supply board. A game is realized by each control board accommodated in each control board case. Furthermore, an external output terminal board for outputting game information such as the game state of the pachinko machine 2 to the outside is provided on the back side of the game board 6.

  Further, on the back side of the game board 6, a game ball storage tank 56 (see FIG. 3) for temporarily storing the game balls 23 supplied from the equipment of the hall where the pachinko machine 2 is installed, and a ball storage A prize ball payout device 60 (see FIG. 3) is provided for allowing game balls 23 from the tank 56 to flow in and passing the game balls 23 toward the ball tray 14 one by one. The prize ball payout device 60 is configured to be driven and controlled by a payout control board, and in response to a request for entering the game ball 23 into various winning ports and a request for lending the game ball 23 from the game ball lending device 100. Thus, the game ball 23 is paid out to the player.

  Below the first gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a launching unit for projecting the game ball 23 toward the game area 16 formed on the game board surface 6a. The firing unit launches (balls) the game ball 23 sent from the upper ball tray 14a as a part of the ball tray 14 to the launch position by the ball feeder (not shown) toward the upper portion of the game area 16.

  The glass 10 is a transparent plate that is spaced apart from the game board 6 by a certain distance or more. The glass 10 has a function of forming a flow-down space where the game ball 23 flows between the game board 6 and the player through the glass 10. The function of ensuring visibility so that the game board 6 can be visually recognized and the function of preventing unauthorized access so that the player cannot illegally access (contact) the game board 6 are exhibited.

  A first glass 10 a disposed so as to cover the front of the gaming area 16 is attached to the first gaming machine frame 3. The second glass 10b is also attached to the second gaming machine frame 4. In this way, by attaching the glass to each of the plurality of gaming machine frames, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to the gaming board 6 while ensuring the visibility for the player to visually recognize the gaming board 6 from the front.

  For example, if glass is provided only on the first gaming machine frame 3 and glass is not provided on the second gaming machine frame 4, the distance between the front surface of the glass and the game board will be relatively short, preventing illegal acts due to magnetic force. It may not be possible. However, by providing the second glass 10b in the second gaming machine frame 4, the distance between the game board 6 and the second glass 10b can be made relatively long, and illegal acts due to magnetic force can be prevented.

  The second gaming machine frame 4 is arranged on the front surface of the pachinko machine 2, and a ball tray 14 for storing game balls paid out toward the player, and the player performing a launch operation of the game ball 23 by the launch unit. It is equipped with a launch handle to do. The ball tray 14 is a dish member disposed on the front surface of the pachinko machine 2 to store the player's ball, and in the present embodiment, has an upper ball tray 14a and a lower ball tray 14b. Yes. The upper ball tray 14a has a ball removing member 14c and is disposed below the game board 6, and the lower ball tray 14b is disposed further below the upper ball tray 14a.

  The first gaming machine frame 3 and the second gaming machine frame 4 are detachably connected by a connecting member 40. The connecting member 40 is provided at a total of four locations, two on the left and top and two on the right. The connecting member 40 includes an impact absorbing structure that absorbs an impact applied to the second gaming machine frame 4 disposed in the front. The shock absorbing structure includes a spring portion 41 as an elastic member that absorbs the shock by deformation, and a damper 42 that reduces the shock.

  In the pachinko machine 2 configured as described above, the impact on the second gaming machine frame 4 can be absorbed by the connecting member 40, and a gap is provided between the second gaming machine frame 4 and the first gaming machine frame 3. Since T1 is provided, when an impact is applied to the pachinko machine 2 by an unauthorized person, it is possible to prevent the impact from being directly transmitted from the second gaming machine frame 4 to the first gaming machine frame 3. .

  The distance between the gaming board 6 attached to the first gaming machine frame 3 and the second glass 10b attached to the second gaming machine frame 4 is 150 mm, and the player and the gaming area 16 are at least separated from each other. 150 mm can be separated. For example, even if an unauthorized person attempts to illegally change the movement of the game ball 23 flowing down the game area 16 using a magnet, the second glass 10b and the game board surface 6a are separated from each other. The influence of the magnetic force on the game area 16 can be reduced to prevent the game ball 23 from being illegally operated by the magnetic force.

  The pachinko machine 2 realizes a game based on the flow of the game ball 23 in the game area 16, and the player can obtain a profit such as payout of a prize ball depending on the result of the game. Therefore, the fraudulent person tries to gain profits illegally by manipulating the movement of the game ball 23 in the game area 16. According to the pachinko machine 2 according to the present embodiment, by changing the gap T1 and the gap T2, it is possible to appropriately adjust the distance between the gaming area 16 that is the target of fraud and the fraudster. The operation of the game ball 23 such as illegally entering the game ball 23 flowing down the area 16 into a ball entry member such as the start winning port 29 or the normal winning port 28 or illegally passing through the gate 33 is prevented. And fraud can be effectively prevented.

  Next, the movement mode of the game ball 23 in the pachinko machine 2 will be described. The game balls 23 supplied from the hall equipment are stored in a game ball storage tank 56 disposed at the upper part of the first game machine frame 3. The game balls 23 stored in the game ball storage tank 56 are aligned in the process of passing through the game ball storage tank 56 and guided to the prize ball payout device 60 in the aligned state. The game balls 23 guided to the prize ball payout device 60 are sent out toward the ball tray 14 one by one.

  The game balls 23 stored in the ball tray 14 are guided to the launch unit one by one through the ball feeder. Then, one ball is fired toward the game area 16 by the firing unit. A game ball 23 launched into the game area 16 flows down the game area 16, a certain game ball 23 flows into the start winning opening 29, and a certain game ball 23 does not flow into any of the ball entry members but out 30. The game ball 23 that has flowed into the ball entry member and the out port 30 is guided to the rear side of the game board 6 and discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 2.

  Here, the prize ball payout device 60 and the launch unit are arranged in the first gaming machine frame 3, the ball tray 14 is arranged in the second gaming machine frame 4, and the game ball 23 is arranged in the first gaming machine frame 3. It moves between the machine frame 3 and the second gaming machine frame 4. Therefore, a ball passage 50 through which the game ball 23 passes is provided between the first gaming machine frame 3 and the second gaming machine frame 4.

  The ball passage 50 includes an upper ball tray passage 51 that guides the game ball 23 from the prize ball payout device 60 toward the upper ball tray 14a, and a lower ball tray passage that guides the game ball 23 from the prize ball payout device 60 to the lower ball tray 14b. 52, and a ball feed passage 53 for guiding the game ball from the upper ball tray 14a toward the ball feeder. By providing the ball passage 50 as described above, the game ball 23 can be smoothly moved between the first game machine frame 3 and the second game machine frame 4.

  The ball passage 50 can guide the game ball 23 from the first gaming machine frame 3 toward the second gaming machine frame 4 or from the second gaming machine frame 4 toward the first gaming machine frame 3. As long as it is configured, it may be mounted on the first gaming machine frame 3, may be mounted on the second gaming machine frame 4, or may be mounted on the first gaming machine frame 3 and the second gaming machine frame 4. It may be attached to both.

  As mentioned above, although preferable embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to these, A various deformation | transformation and change are possible within the range of the summary.

T1: Gap between the first gaming machine frame and the second gaming machine frame T2: Gap between the first glass and the second glass 2: Pachinko machine (game machine)
3: First gaming machine frame 4: Second gaming machine frame 5: Game board unit 6: Game board 6a: Game board surface (surface of the game board)
7: Center character 7a: Effect display device 7b: Display unit 7d: Display opening 10: Glass (transparent member)
10a: 1st glass (1st transparent member)
10b: Second glass (second transparent member)
14: Ball tray 14a: Upper ball tray 14b: Lower ball tray 14c: Ball release member 15: Launcher handle 16: Game area 23: Game ball 26: Rail member 27: Game nail 28: Ordinary winning port 29: Start winning port 30: Out port 31: Grand prize port 32: Decoration member 33: Gate 34: Windmill 40: Connection member 41: Spring part 42: Damper 50: Ball passage 51: Upper ball tray passage 52: Lower ball tray passage 53: Ball feed Passage 56: Game ball storage tank 60: Prize ball payout device 100: Game ball lending device

Claims (2)

A game board provided with a game area for realizing a game by the flow of game balls;
A first gaming machine frame for holding the gaming board;
A second gaming machine frame disposed in front of the first gaming machine frame;
A gaming machine having a connecting member that connects the first gaming machine frame and the second gaming machine frame,
The first gaming machine frame includes a launcher that launches the game ball toward the game area, a prize ball payout device that supplies the game ball toward the player, and a first covering the front of the game area. A transparent member is attached,
The second gaming machine frame is disposed in front of the first transparent member, a firing handle for a player to launch the game ball, a storage tray for storing the game ball supplied from the prize ball payout device, and the like. A second transparent member is mounted,
A gaming machine in which a gap is provided between the first transparent member and the second transparent member in the front-rear direction.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the connecting member has an impact absorbing structure that absorbs an impact on the second gaming machine frame.

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