JP2014230598A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of giving fresh impression to a game player by utilizing a first movable member and a second movable member.SOLUTION: A first movable member 41 and a second movable member 51 are configured to be able to execute first drive which makes a game player side visually recognize that only the first movable member 41 is moving by moving the first movable member 41 in a predetermined direction and the second movable member 51 in a direction opposite to the predetermined direction, and second drive which makes the game player side visually recognize that both the first movable member 41 and the second movable member 51 are moving by causing the first movable member 41 and the second movable member 51 to move differently from the first drive.

Description

  The present invention relates to gaming machine technology, and specifically to a movable member in a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine includes a first movable member and a second movable member provided on the first movable member, and the second movable member is interlocked by the movement of the first movable member. The technique which moves is disclosed (for example, refer patent document 1).

JP 2011-245167 A

  In a gaming machine in which the first movable member and the second movable member are interlocked as in the technique described in Patent Document 1, a new expression method using the first movable member and the second movable member has been demanded.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and a gaming machine capable of giving a player a fresh impression by using the first movable member and the second movable member. Is to provide.

  The problem to be solved by the present invention is as described above. Next, means for solving the problem will be described.

  That is, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the first movable member arranged to be movable with respect to the game component and the second movable member arranged to be movable with respect to the first movable member. A movable member, wherein the first movable member and the second movable member move the first movable member in a predetermined direction with respect to the gaming component, and the second movable member A first drive for moving the first movable member in a direction opposite to the predetermined direction so that only the first movable member is moving is viewed from the player side, and the first movable member. By causing the member and the second movable member to move differently from the first driving, the second movable member is visually recognized from the player side so that both the first movable member and the second movable member are moving. And is configured to be executable. .

  According to the present invention, in the gaming machine, it is possible to give a fresh impression to the player using the first movable member and the second movable member.

The front view which showed the whole structure of the pachinko game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. Similarly, the front perspective view which showed the structure of the state by which the window frame of the pachinko game machine was open | released. The front view which showed the structure of the game board by which the movable accessory of a 1st state was arrange | positioned. The front view which showed the structure of the game board by which the movable accessory of a 2nd state was arrange | positioned. The front view which showed the structure of the game board by which the movable accessory of a 3rd state is arrange | positioned. The front view which showed the structure of the game board by which the movable member of a 4th state is arrange | positioned. The front view which showed the structure of the game board by which the movable accessory in the rotation state was arrange | positioned. (A) And (b) is the side view which showed the movable combination of the 1st state and the 2nd state, respectively. (A) And (b) is the side view which showed the movable combination of a 3rd state and a 4th state, respectively.

First, an overall configuration of a gaming machine 1 that is a first embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
In the following description, when the gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side, the front side is defined as the front side of the gaming machine 1 and the back side is defined as the rear side of the gaming machine 1 to define the front-rear direction. Further, when the gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side, the left and right directions are defined with the left hand side as the left side of the gaming machine 1 and the right hand side as the right side of the gaming machine 1.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the gaming machine 1 is mainly formed by attaching various gaming parts to a frame body constituted by an outer frame 2, an inner frame 3, and a window frame 4. The

  The outer frame 2 is a frame that forms an outline of the gaming machine 1 and is formed in a substantially rectangular tube shape with front and rear surfaces opened. The outer frame 2 is installed in Taijima provided in a game hall such as a pachinko hall. The outer frame 2 is provided with an intermediate frame 3.

  The middle frame 3 is a frame formed in a substantially rectangular tube shape with front and rear surfaces opened. The middle frame 3 is rotatably supported by a front opening of the outer frame 2 via a shaft support member such as a hinge. The middle frame 3 is provided with a game board 5, a window frame 4, and a lower tray unit 6.

  The game board 5 is a member formed in a substantially flat plate shape. The game board 5 is detachably attached to the middle frame 3 over substantially the entire surface except the lower side of the middle frame 3. On the front surface of the game board 5, a game area 19 that is an area in which the game ball rolls is formed (see FIGS. 3 and 4). In addition, a large number of game nails (not shown) are driven into the game area 19 of the game board 5 in order to cause the game balls to roll irregularly.

  The window frame 4 is a frame formed in a substantially flat plate shape. The window frame 4 is disposed in front of the game board 5. The window frame 4 is rotatably supported by an opening on the front side of the middle frame 3 via a shaft support member such as a hinge. A substantially circular window frame opening 7 is opened at the approximate center of the window frame 4. The window frame opening 7 is covered with a transparent plate 27. Thereby, the player can visually recognize the game board 5 (more specifically, the game area 19) disposed behind the window frame 4 through the transparent plate 27 from the front. Below the window frame opening 7, an upper plate 8 for storing game balls before launching is disposed. Speakers 9 are disposed above and to the left and right of the window frame opening 7.

  The lower dish unit 6 is attached below the middle frame 3 and below the window frame 4. In the approximate center of the lower tray unit 6, a lower tray 25 in which game balls overflowing from the upper tray 8 are stored is disposed. On the right side of the lower tray unit 6 and to the right of the lower tray 25, a launching handle 26 configured to be able to launch the game balls stored in the upper tray 8 toward the game area 19 of the game board 5 is arranged. Established.

  Next, the configuration of the game board 5 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG.

  The game board 5 includes a guide rail 10, a symbol display device 11, a symbol display opening portion 12, a general winning opening 13, a grand winning device 14, a variable winning device 15, an out port 16, a decorative plate 18, and a movable accessory as gaming parts. 30 etc. are provided.

  The guide rail 10 is a belt-like member formed in a substantially arc shape. The guide rail 10 is attached to the front side surface of the game board 5 in a rising shape with respect to the front side surface. The guide rail 10 is disposed on the front side surface of the game board 5 so as to form a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front. And in the game board 5, the inner area | region formed in the substantially circular shape by the guide rail 10 is comprised as the game area | region 19 which is an area | region where a game ball rolls.

  The symbol display device 11 is a device that is provided with a liquid crystal screen 20 so that symbols, numbers, and the like can be variably displayed on the liquid crystal screen 20. The symbol display device 11 is attached to the rear side of the game board 5 with the liquid crystal screen 20 facing forward.

  The symbol display opening 12 is an opening through which a player can visually recognize the liquid crystal screen 20 of the symbol display device 11 from the front. The symbol display opening 12 is formed substantially in the center of the game area 19 in front view and penetrates the game board 5 in the front-rear direction. A liquid crystal screen 20 of the symbol display device 11 is disposed in the symbol display opening 12. Thereby, the player can visually recognize the liquid crystal screen 20 of the symbol display device 11 attached to the rear side surface of the game board 5 through the symbol display opening 12 from the front.

  The general winning opening 13 is a member that is formed in a pocket shape having an open upper surface so that a game ball can be entered (winning). A plurality of general winning openings 13 are arranged at appropriate positions below the game area 19. The general winning opening 13 is configured such that when a game ball enters, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are paid out by a prize ball payout device (not shown).

  The big winning device 14 is a device configured to open the big winning opening 21 and to allow a game ball to enter (win) when a big win is selected by a predetermined big win lottery. The big winning device 14 is arranged at the lower center of the game area 19. The grand prize winning device 14 is configured such that when a game ball enters the opened big prize opening 21, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are paid out by a prize ball payout device (not shown).

  In the variable winning device 15, the pair of left and right movable pieces 22 are opened and closed in accordance with predetermined operating conditions, and an open state in which a game ball can enter (win) and a block that cannot enter (win) can be entered. It is a device that can be switched to a state. The variable winning device 15 is arranged below the symbol display opening 12 and above the big winning device 14 in the game area 19. The variable winning device 15 is configured such that a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are paid out by a prize ball payout device (not shown) when a game ball enters (wins) the start winning port 23 in the open state.

  When the game balls rolling in the game area 19 do not enter (win) the winning holes such as the general winning holes 13, the big winning holes 21, the starting winning holes 23, etc. It is an opening part which flows in. The out port 16 is formed at the lowermost part of the game area 19 so as to penetrate the game board 5 in the front-rear direction. Note that the game balls that have flowed into the out port 16 are collected at a game hall such as a pachinko hall in which the gaming machine 1 is installed.

  The decorative plate 18 is a plate-like member on which a movable accessory 30 described later, various light emitting members, and the like are disposed. The movable accessory 30 and various light emitting members disposed on the decorative plate 18 perform an effect by driving and light emission at the time of a big hit or at the start of an event. Thereby, the gaming machine 1 is configured to give a visual impression (impact) to the player and enhance the interest of the player.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the movable accessory 30 is disposed on the decorative plate 18 at the upper end of the symbol display opening 12. As shown in FIGS. 4 to 7, it is a movable body that is driven so as to advance and retreat appropriately in front of the liquid crystal screen 20 in the symbol display device 11.

  Next, the configuration of the movable accessory 30 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 to 7, the movable accessory 30 is movable with respect to the first movable member 41 and the first movable member 41 arranged to be movable with respect to the decorative plate 18 that is a game component. A second movable member 51 disposed. In the present embodiment, the movable character 30 including the first movable member 41 and the second movable member 51 constitutes the character's face. Specifically, the first movable member 41 forms a lower side of the character's mouth, and the second movable member 51 forms a portion of the character's face above the upper side of the mouth. Then, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 6, when the distance between the first movable member 41 and the second movable member 51 is widened, the player looks like the character has opened his / her mouth. . However, the shape of the movable accessory 30 is not limited to the face of a character that is a living thing as in the present embodiment, and may be a shape such as an inanimate object.

  As described above, the first movable member 41 is arranged to be movable with respect to the decorative plate 18 as described above. The second movable member 51 is disposed on the first movable member 41 so as to be movable with respect to the first movable member 41 as described above.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8A, a first drive unit 31 in which a first drive motor is accommodated inside the case is fixed to the back surface (surface opposite to the player) of the decorative board 18. ing. The first drive motor is disposed with the axis direction of the drive shaft oriented horizontally, and a first pinion gear 31a is formed on the drive shaft. A first rack member 32 is disposed in the first drive unit 31 so as to be slidable up and down inside the case. A first rack gear 32a formed on a first rack member 32 extending in the vertical direction is meshed with the first pinion gear 31a of the first drive motor. That is, the first rack member 32 is movable in the vertical direction by driving the first drive motor in the first drive unit 31.

  At the lower end portion of the first rack member 32, a shaft portion 33 protruding toward the player side that is the front is disposed. When the distance between the first movable member 41 and the second movable member 51 increases as shown in FIGS. 4 and 6, various information is displayed to the player through the screen at the front end portion of the shaft portion 33. A sub liquid crystal screen 34 is disposed. On the sub liquid crystal screen 34, information supplementing information displayed on the liquid crystal screen 20 is displayed. That is, in the gaming machine 1, the player receives a visual impression not only from the liquid crystal screen 20 but also from the sub liquid crystal screen 34, so that the interest of the player is further enhanced.

  A cylindrical rotating member 42 is rotatably disposed around the shaft portion 33 around the shaft portion 33. In other words, the shaft portion 33 penetrates the rotating member 42. A long shaft-like support member 44 is fixed to the rotation member 42 so that the central portion thereof cannot be displaced relative to the rotation member 42. The first movable member 41 is fixed to one end side of the support member 44 (the lower end side in FIG. 8A). That is, the first movable member 41 is disposed so as to be rotatable about the shaft portion 33.

  In the above-described configuration, the first rack member 32 reciprocates in the vertical direction when the first drive motor in the first drive unit 31 drives the first pinion gear 31a. At this time, the first movable member 41 connected to the first rack member 32 also moves in the vertical direction. That is, the first movable member 41 is configured to be movable with respect to the decorative plate 18.

  The rotation member 42 is connected to a rotation motor 35 fixed to the lowermost end of the first rack member 32, and rotates around the shaft portion 33 by driving the rotation motor 35. That is, the first movable member 41 is configured to be rotatable about the shaft portion 33 by driving the rotation motor 35.

  Further, a second drive unit 61 in which a second drive motor is accommodated inside the case is fixed to one end side of the support member 44 (upper end side in FIG. 8A). A second pinion gear 61a is formed on the drive shaft of the second drive motor. A second rack member 52 is disposed in the second drive unit 61 so as to be slidable inside the case. A second rack gear 52a formed on a second rack member 52 extending in the vertical direction is engaged with the second pinion gear 61a of the second drive motor. That is, the second rack member 52 is movable in the case of the second drive unit 61 by driving the second drive motor in the second drive unit 61. A second movable member 51 is fixed to the upper end portion of the second rack member 52.

  With the above configuration, when the second pinion gear 61a rotates, the second rack member 52 reciprocates in the vertical direction. For example, from the state shown in FIG. 8A, the second drive motor in the second drive unit 61 drives the second pinion gear 61a to rotate clockwise, whereby the second rack member 52 receives a force from the second pinion gear 61a. Receive and move upward. That is, the second movable member 51 is configured to move up and down by driving the second drive unit 61. In other words, the second movable member 51 is disposed so as to be movable with respect to the first movable member 41.

  In the movable accessory 30 configured as described above, as shown in FIG. 8A, the first rack member 32 is located at the uppermost position, and the first movable member 41 and the second movable member 51 are closest to each other. Is the “first state”. That is, as shown in FIG. 3, in the first state, the character indicated by the movable accessory 30 is visually recognized by the player as if the mouth is closed at the upper end of the symbol display opening 12.

  Further, in the movable accessory 30, as shown in FIG. 8B, the length that the first rack member 32 is lowered from the first state, and the distance that the first movable member 41 and the second movable member 51 are farthest from each other. The state in which, coincides is referred to as a “second state”. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, in the second state, the character indicated by the movable accessory 30 opens its mouth at the upper end of the symbol display opening 12, and the sub liquid crystal screen 34 is positioned inside the mouth. It is visually recognized by the player. At this time, the second movable member 51 descends together with the first movable member 41 as the first rack member 32 descends, but is separated from the first movable member 41 by the same length as the descending distance. For this reason, it is recognized for the player that the vertical position of the second movable member 51 in the second state is located at the same position as the vertical position in the first state.

  Further, in the movable accessory 30, as shown in FIG. 9A, the state in which the first rack member 32 is located at the lowest position and the first movable member 41 and the second movable member 51 are closest is referred to as “third. State ". That is, as shown in FIG. 5, in the third state, the character shown by the movable accessory 30 is visually recognized by the player as if the mouth is closed on the front lower side of the liquid crystal screen 20 in the symbol display device 11.

  Further, in the movable accessory 30, as shown in FIG. 9B, the first rack member 32 is positioned at the lowest position, and the state in which the first movable member 41 and the second movable member 51 are most separated from each other is “fourth. State ". That is, as shown in FIG. 6, in the fourth state, the character indicated by the movable accessory 30 opens its mouth on the lower front side of the liquid crystal screen 20 in the symbol display device 11, and the sub liquid crystal screen 34 is inside the mouth. It is visually recognized by the player so as to be positioned.

  In the movable accessory 30 configured as described above, by adjusting the driving of the first drive motor and the second drive motor, one of the first state to the fourth state, or an intermediate state between each state (A state in the middle of transition from one state to another state).

  FIG. 7 shows a case where the rotation motor 35 is driven in the fourth state. Since the second movable member 51 is connected to the first movable member 41, the first movable member 41 and the second movable member 51 are driven by the rotation motor 35 so that the shaft portion 33 is indicated by an arrow α in FIG. 7. Rotate or swing around the axis. That is, when the rotation motor 35 is driven in the fourth state, the player visually recognizes that the character indicated by the movable accessory 30 rotates around the sub liquid crystal screen 34 with the mouth open. The driving of the rotation motor 35 is not limited to the fourth state, and the rotation motor 35 is driven in any one of the first state to the third state or an intermediate state between the states. It is also possible.

  The movable accessory 30 including the first movable member 41 and the second movable member 51 can be viewed from the player side so that only the first movable member 41 is moving, and can perform the first drive. Has been.

  Specifically, when the movable accessory 30 transitions from the first state to the second state, the first movable member 41 is moved downward with respect to the decorative plate 18 and at the same time, the second movable member 51 is moved to the first state. The movable member 41 is moved upward. At that time, by adjusting the drive speed of the first pinion gear 31a in the first drive motor and the second pinion gear 61a in the second drive motor, the speed at which the first movable member 41 is separated from the decorative plate 18, The speed at which the second movable member 51 is separated from the first movable member 41 is made equal. Further, the distance that the first movable member 41 is separated from the decorative plate 18 and the distance that the second movable member 51 is separated from the first movable member 41 are made equal.

Further, when the movable accessory 30 transitions from the second state to the first state, the first movable member 41 is moved upward with respect to the decorative plate 18 and at the same time, the second movable member 51 is moved to the first movable member. 41 is moved downward relative to 41. At that time, by adjusting the drive speed of the first pinion gear 31a in the first drive motor and the second pinion gear 61a in the second drive motor, the speed at which the first movable member 41 approaches the decorative plate 18, The speed at which the second movable member 51 approaches the first movable member 41 is made equal. Further, the distance that the first movable member 41 approaches the decorative plate 18 and the distance that the second movable member 51 approaches the first movable member 41 are made equal.
Thereby, since it is recognized for the player that the vertical position of the second movable member 51 has not changed, it is possible to visually recognize from the player side that only the first movable member 41 is moving.

  Further, before executing the first drive, the first movable member 41 is vibrated in small increments with respect to the decorative plate 18, and the second movable member 51 is vibrated in small increments with respect to the first movable member 41. It can also be controlled. Thereby, it is visually recognized by the player as if the character indicated by the movable accessory 30 is opening and closing its mouth as a sign of the first drive. In other words, the visual impression received by the player can give an effect of the first driving in the movable accessory 30, so that the interest can be enhanced.

  In the first drive, even if the vertical position of the second movable member 51 is slightly changed, if the magnitude of the change is sufficiently smaller than the magnitude of the vertical movement of the first movable member 41, For the player, it is recognized that the second movable member 51 does not move and only the first movable member 41 is moving. That is, even if the speed at which the first movable member 41 approaches and separates from the decorative plate 18 is slightly different from the speed at which the second movable member 51 approaches and separates from the first movable member 41, If the magnitude of the change in the vertical position of the two movable members 51 is sufficiently smaller than the magnitude of the movement of the first movable member 41, it can be visually recognized from the player side as if only the first movable member 41 is moving. Similarly, even if the distance that the first movable member 41 approaches and separates from the decorative plate 18 and the distance that the second movable member 51 approaches and separates from the first movable member 41 are slightly different, If the magnitude of the change in the vertical position of the second movable member 51 is sufficiently smaller than the magnitude of the movement of the first movable member 41, it can be visually recognized from the player side as if only the first movable member 41 is moving.

  In the present embodiment, the first movable member 41 is moved downward with respect to the decorative plate 18 and the second movable member 51 is moved upward with respect to the first movable member 41. The direction may be in the opposite direction, and is not limited to the above direction.

  In addition, the movable accessory 30 is configured to be able to execute a second drive that can be viewed from the player side so that both the first movable member 41 and the second movable member 51 are moving. .

Specifically, when the movable accessory 30 transitions from the first state to the third state, the first movable member 41 is moved downward with respect to the decorative plate 18, while the second movable member 51 is the first The movable member 41 is not moved. Also, when the movable accessory 30 transitions from the third state to the first state, the first movable member 41 is moved upward with respect to the decorative plate 18, while the second movable member 51 is the first movable member. 41 is not moved.
Thereby, it can be made to be visually recognized from the player side so that both the 1st movable member 41 and the 2nd movable member 51 are moving up and down for the player.

In addition, when the movable accessory 30 transitions from the first state to the fourth state, the first movable member 41 is moved downward with respect to the decorative plate 18 and the second movable member 51 is moved to the first movable member. 41 is moved upward. At that time, by adjusting the drive speed of the first pinion gear 31a in the first drive motor and the second pinion gear 61a in the second drive motor, the speed at which the first movable member 41 is separated from the decorative plate 18 is The speed is set to be faster than the speed at which the second movable member 51 is separated from the first movable member 41.
Thus, for the player, both the first movable member 41 and the second movable member 51 move downward, and the moving speed of the second movable member 51 is smaller than the moving speed of the first movable member 41. Moreover, it can be visually recognized from the player side.

  In the present embodiment, the case of transition between the first state, the third state, and the fourth state has been described as the second drive, but the second drive is the first drive in the first drive. The movement may be different from the movement of the movable member 41 and the second movable member 51, and is not limited to the above case. That is, the second drive is performed by making the speed at which the first movable member 41 approaches and separates from the decorative plate 18 different from the speed at which the second movable member 51 approaches and separates from the first movable member 41. It can be different from the first drive. Further, the second driving can also be performed by making the distance that the first movable member 41 approaches and separates from the decorative plate 18 different from the distance that the second movable member 51 approaches and separates from the first movable member 41. Can be different from the first drive. In addition, the second drive can also be performed by causing the first movable member 41 and the second movable member 51 to move separately.

  In addition, the movable accessory 30 is configured to be able to execute driving that can be viewed from the player side so that only the second movable member 51 is moving.

Specifically, when the movable accessory 30 transitions from the third state to the fourth state, the first movable member 41 is not moved with respect to the decorative plate 18 while the second movable member 51 is moved to the first movable member. 41 is moved upward with respect to 41. Also, when the movable accessory 30 transitions from the fourth state to the third state, the first movable member 41 is not moved with respect to the decorative plate 18, while the second movable member 51 is changed to the first movable member 41. On the other hand, it is moved downward.
Thereby, it is possible for the player to visually recognize from the player side that only the second movable member 51 is moving.

  In addition, the movable accessory 30 is configured to be able to execute driving capable of rotating the first movable member 41 and the second movable member 51. Specifically, as described above, by driving the rotation motor 35, the first movable member 41 and the second movable member 51 are rotated about the shaft portion 33 as an axis. At this time, by driving the second driving unit 61 simultaneously with the driving of the rotation motor 35, the first movable member 41 and the second movable member 51 can be rotated while being brought close to and away from each other.

According to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, by configuring as described above, it is possible to give a fresh impression to the player using the first movable member 41 and the second movable member 51. .
Specifically, at the beginning of the game, by executing only the first drive in the movable accessory 30, it is possible to give an impression to the player so that only the first movable member 41 moves. After that, for example, at the time of a big hit or at the start of an event, the second drive is executed and not only the first movable member 41 but also the second movable member 51 moves, so that the player can be surprised or surprised. is there.

  Further, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the second movable member 51 is connected to the first movable member 41 so as to move as in the case of transition from the first state to the third state. Even when the overall movement amount of the object 30 is large, it is not necessary to provide a large movable mechanism for each of the first movable member 41 and the second movable member 51. That is, the second movable member 51 only needs to include a movable mechanism having only a movement range relative to the first movable member 41, so that the overall movable mechanism configuration in the movable accessory 30 can be simplified.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 5 Game board 30 Movable accessory 41 1st movable member 51 2nd movable member

Claims (1)

A gaming machine comprising: a first movable member arranged to be movable with respect to a game component; and a second movable member arranged on the first movable member so as to be movable with respect to the first movable member. Because
The first movable member and the second movable member are
The first movable member is moved in a predetermined direction with respect to the game component, and the second movable member is moved in a direction opposite to the predetermined direction with respect to the first movable member. A first drive that allows the player to visually recognize that only the member is moving;
By making the first movable member and the second movable member move differently from the first drive, it is visually recognized from the player side that both the first movable member and the second movable member are moving. A second drive, configured to be executable,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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