JP4301543B2 - Bullet ball machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine provided with a game unit in which a game ball is bulleted, and more specifically, a screen frame member surrounding a peripheral part of a display screen provided at a substantially central part of the game unit. Is related to the configuration of
[0002]
[Prior art]
A pachinko machine, which is a typical example of a conventional ball game machine, includes a symbol display device (for example, a liquid crystal display device) provided with a display screen for variably displaying a plurality of symbols in a game unit formed on the surface of a game board. Image display device) and a screen frame member surrounding the outer periphery of the display screen of the symbol display device (see Patent Documents 1 and 2 below).
[0003]
In such a pachinko machine, when a player operates a launch handle to eject a game ball into the game unit, and when this game ball flows into the game unit, a predetermined number of prize balls are awarded. Or you can move to a special game where you can get more prize balls.
[0004]
In order to shift to the special game, it is necessary to start the variable display of the symbols in the symbol display device, and further, the display mode when the variable display of the symbols is stopped constitutes a predetermined prize mode. In addition, the symbol variation display is started on condition that the game ball wins a start winning opening provided in the game club.
[0005]
For this reason, the player plays the game while adjusting the firing force of the game ball by operating the launch handle so that the game ball flows down to the position of the start winning opening. In addition, when the variation display of the symbol is started on the display screen, the player tends to pay attention to the display screen until the symbol is stopped and displayed in the hope that the game can be shifted to the special game. As described above, the degree of attention of the player with respect to the display screen is generally extremely high.
[0006]
On the other hand, in the peripheral part of the display screen where the player's line of sight gathers, an attempt has been made to produce an effect different from the effect display on the display screen. For example, in the pachinko machine described in Patent Document 1 below, the screen frame member flows into the screen frame member from the downflow passage portion (warp route) for taking the game ball flowing down in the game portion into the screen frame member, or from the game portion. By providing a stage portion for receiving the game ball once and let it flow again to the game portion, the movement of the game ball is interesting and the effect is enhanced. Moreover, in the pachinko machine described in Patent Document 2 below, an electric member for production that is mechanically driven is provided in front of the display screen, thereby enhancing the production effect.
[0007]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2001-300063 A
[Patent Document 2]
JP 2002-78904 A
[0008]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
Since the above-described flow-down passage section and stage section do not move themselves, the player's attention is low, and as a result, it is not possible to obtain a sufficient effect by simply providing the flow-down passage section or stage section. There was a problem.
[0009]
On the other hand, since the electric member for performance described above is accompanied by a mechanical movement, it can attract the attention of the player, and thus has an advantage that a high performance effect can be obtained. However, such an electric member for production requires a drive source such as an electric motor, a control circuit for controlling its movement, and the like, resulting in a problem of high cost.
[0010]
The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a ball game machine that has a low-cost mechanism with movement in the periphery of a display screen and can improve the effect. To do.
[0011]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The bullet ball game machine of the present invention has the following characteristic points in order to solve the above-mentioned problems. In addition, although the specific application example is shown with reference to the code | symbol attached | subjected to drawing about each component of the ball game machine of this invention, each component is not limited to these.
[0012]
  That is, the ball game machine (pachinko machine 1) of the present invention includes a game part (52) from which a game ball is shot, and a display screen (54) provided at a substantially central part of the game part (52). And a screen frame member (100) surrounding a peripheral portion of the display screen (54), and the screen frame member (100) flows from the game unit at a position above the display screen (54). In a ball and ball game machine (pachinko machine 1) having a flow-down passage portion (106) that flows down the screen frame member (100) below,
The screen frame member (100) includes a rotating member (111) that is rotatably supported at a position where it can come into contact with the game ball flowing down the flow-down passage portion (106).The production display section (110),
  The effect display unit (110) is pivotally supported by the rotation support unit (112) attached to the base frame (102) of the screen frame member (100) and the rotation support unit (112). The rotating member (111), a pattern display portion (113) disposed on the front side of the rotating member (111), and a front frame body (114) supporting the pattern display portion (113). Prepared,
  The rotating member (111) includes a disc portion (111a) to which the first pattern sheet (115) is attached, and a bearing portion (111b) disposed at the center on the back side of the disc portion (111a). A blade portion (111c, 111d) extending from the bearing portion (111b) to the outer peripheral portion, and a weight portion (111e) for defining a non-rotating posture,
  The rotation support portion (112) is formed in a substantially hemispherical shape, and a shaft portion (112a) that holds the bearing portion (111b) of the rotation member (111) in a swingable manner at an inner center portion, and the flow down A ball inlet (112d) that receives a game ball flowing in the passage portion (106) and faces the wing portion (111c) of the rotating member (111) so as to come into contact with the game ball, and a contact with the wing portion (111c) A ball outlet (112e) that discharges a game ball in which the rotating member (111) is swung, and a rotation restricting portion (112b, that controls a rotation range by contacting a part of the rotating member (111)). 112c)
  The pattern display part (113) attached to the circular window part (114a) of the front frame body (114) is a light-transmitting front part to which a light-transmitting second pattern sheet (116) is attached ( 113a),
  The effect display unit (110) configured by combining the members is configured such that a game ball flowing through the flow-down passage unit (106) on the screen frame member (100) passes through the rotation support unit (112). Configured to pass through,
  The rotating member (111) is configured to rotate by the force received from the game ball when it contacts the game ball flowing down the flow-down passage portion (106).The design formed on the first pattern sheet (115) and the design formed on the second pattern sheet (116) are superimposed on each other to form one design, and the rotation Visual movement is caused by the rocking of the first pattern sheet (115) accompanying the rocking of the member (111).It is characterized by this.
[0013]
Since the rotating member moves mechanically in conjunction with the movement of the game ball, it can attract the attention of the player. Further, since the rotating member is operated by the force received from the game ball, it is not necessary to newly provide a drive source such as an electric motor, a control circuit, or the like.
[0014]
  Moreover, in the ball game machine (pachinko machine 1) of the present invention, the rotating member (111) is visible from the front side of the game machine.First pattern sheet (115)In addition, a radial pattern extending radially from the rotation center can be formed. This radiation pattern makes it easier to visually recognize the movement of the rotating member.
[0018]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine as a typical ball game machine will be described.
[0019]
<Schematic configuration of pachinko machine>
First, the overall configuration of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11 show a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a front view of the pachinko machine, and FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the pachinko machine.
[0020]
As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the pachinko machine 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention is attached to an outer frame 2 that functions as a part of the gaming machine main body and an upper half of the outer frame 2 so as to be opened and closed. The operation part 4 is provided in the downward direction.
[0021]
An upper plate 5 that stores game balls used for games and receives game balls to be paid out as prizes, and a lower plate 6 that receives game balls overflowing from the upper plate 5 are attached to the operation unit 4 side by side. Yes. A launch handle 7 for performing a game ball launch operation is provided on the right side of the lower plate 6, and an ashtray 8 is provided on the left side of the lower plate 6. Further, the upper plate 5 is provided with an operation panel 9 for performing a ball lending operation or the like in the pachinko machine 1.
[0022]
Further, a transparent plate 16 made of a glass plate or the like is attached to the front door 3 so as to cover the game portion from the front side, and a game board (not shown) is attached to the upper front surface of the front door 3. ing. Further, a decorative frame 10 is provided on the front door 3 so as to be positioned in front of the gaming portion, and a pair of left and right speaker devices 11 are disposed on the upper portion of the decorative frame 10.
[0023]
<Game board>
As shown in FIG. 10, the game board attached to the upper front surface of the front door 3 includes a substantially circular game portion 52 surrounded by a pair of guide rails 51 on the surface thereof. An image display device including a display screen 54 on which a plurality of obstacle nails and wind turbines 53 are arranged, a plurality of special symbols are variably displayed, and an effect image is displayed, and a normal symbol is fluctuated A normal symbol display unit 55 to be displayed (image is displayed on the display screen 54), a plurality of winning ports, and an out port 56 for discharging game balls that have not won any winning port from the gaming unit 52. Is provided.
[0024]
A screen frame member 100 that stands up from the surface of the game board is provided around the display screen 54. The configuration of the screen frame member 100 is a part of the present invention, and details thereof will be described later.
[0025]
<Winner>
The above winning holes are divided into a plurality of types depending on their functions, and a general symbol 59 that discharges a predetermined number of winning balls on the condition that a game ball has been won and a normal symbol on the condition that the gaming ball has passed. The normal symbol starting port 60 for starting the normal symbol variation display on the display unit 55, and a variable member that can be switched between a state where the game ball is easily received and a state where it is difficult to receive the game ball (hereinafter referred to as a normal electric accessory 61). Between the start winning port 62 for starting the variable symbol display on the display screen 54 on the condition that the game ball has won, and the state where the game ball is easily received and the state where the game ball is difficult to receive When the symbol stop display mode on the display screen 54 constitutes a predetermined prize mode, the game ball is switched to a state where it can be easily received for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times. Consisting of special winning opening 63 to be.
[0026]
<Normal design starting port>
The normal symbol starting port 60 is provided on the upper left side of the starting winning port 62 and detects a passing game ball. Up to four passing balls of the normal symbol start port 60 can be stored, and based on this winning memory, the symbol variation display on the normal symbol display unit 55 is performed.
[0027]
<Starting winning prize>
On the left and right sides of the start winning opening 62, there are provided tulip-shaped ordinary electric accessories 61 that can be switched between a state where it is easy to receive a game ball and a state where it is difficult to receive a game ball. The normal electric accessory 61 is in a state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball in a normal state, and when it is “winning” in the normal symbol display section 55, the game is performed for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds). It is possible to switch to a state where the ball can be easily received. In addition, up to four winning balls can be stored in the start winning opening 62, and on the display screen 54, the symbols are displayed in a variable manner based on the winning memory.
[0028]
<Image display device>
The image display device is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display device, and displays a plurality of special symbols represented by images on a display screen 54 provided substantially at the center of the game unit 52, and animation display corresponding to the game state. By performing this, a game effect can be performed.
[0029]
The special symbols displayed on the display screen 54 are composed of numbers such as “0”, “1”, “2”,... “9”, “10”, “11”, and the combination of the numbers that are stopped and displayed is “0”. “0”, “0”, “7”, “7”, “7”, etc., when all three pieces have the same number as a “big hit”, a special game advantageous to the player as compared to general games Can be done.
[0030]
In this special game, for example, by switching the big prize opening 63 to a state where it is easy to accept game balls for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times, a lot of game balls are won by winning more game balls than a general game. It is a game that can be done.
[0031]
<Normal symbol display>
The normal symbol display section 55 is displayed as an image in the display screen 54. In the normal symbol display section 55, for example, two normal symbols blink alternately. When the two normal symbols stop blinking and “win” is displayed, the start winning opening 62 is displayed. Is switched to a state in which a game ball can be easily received for a predetermined time, thereby making it easy to win the game ball at the start winning opening 62.
[0032]
In addition to the above-described configuration, the normal symbol display unit 55 can be configured by including two normal symbol display LEDs, and can also be configured by, for example, a 7-segment display. In this case, numbers such as “0”, “1”, “2”,... “7”, “8”, “9”, etc. are variably displayed as normal symbols to be displayed on the 7-segment display and stopped. When the number becomes “3” or “7”, it is determined as “win”.
[0033]
<Screen frame member>
Next, the screen frame member 100 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 6A and 6B are diagrams showing the overall configuration of the screen frame member 100, where FIG. 6A is a front view, and FIG. 6B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. FIG. 7 is an external perspective view of the screen frame member 100, and FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view thereof. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an arrangement example of LEDs on the back side of the screen frame member 100.
[0034]
As shown in FIG. 8, the screen frame member 100 includes an attachment frame 101 attached to the game board, a base frame 102 attached to the front side of the attachment frame 101, and the base frame 102 and the attachment frame. 101 includes a plurality of LED boards 103 disposed between the base frames 102 and various effect units (110, 120, 130, 140) disposed on the front side of the base frame 102.
[0035]
A screen opening 104 facing the display screen 54 (see FIG. 10) of the image display device is formed at a substantially central portion on the back surface of the base frame 102, and a screen opening is formed on the inner side of the base frame 102. A concave chamber 105 configured to surround the front space of the opening 104 for use is provided. The base frame 102 is provided with a flow-down passage portion (warp route) 106. As shown in FIG. 7, the flow-down passage portion 106 includes a path connecting the introduction port 106 a provided at the top of the base frame body 102 to the discharge port 106 b into the concave chamber 105, and the game unit 52 from the introduction port 106 a. (See FIG. 10) and a path connecting to the discharge port 106c, the game ball that has flowed into the introduction port 106a from the game unit 52 is once invisible to the player, and then recessed from the discharge port 106b. It is configured so as to be discharged into the chamber 105 or discharged again from the discharge port 106c to the game unit 52.
[0036]
The rendering unit includes a first auxiliary effect display unit 110 located on the left side of the concave chamber 105, a second auxiliary effect display unit 120 located on the right side of the concave chamber 105, and the concave chamber 105 as viewed from the front side. Is divided into an effect display unit 130 located above the stage and a stage unit 140 located on the lower side of the concave chamber 105.
[0037]
As shown in FIG. 8, the first auxiliary effect display unit 110 includes a rotating member 111 on which a character design or the like is formed on the front side. The rotating member 111 is disposed at a position in contact with the game ball flowing toward the concave chamber 105 in the flow-down passage portion 106, and swings within a predetermined angle range by the force received from the game ball at the time of contact. It is configured. The first auxiliary effect display unit 110 will be described in more detail later.
[0038]
As shown in FIG. 6A, the second auxiliary effect display unit 120 includes a jackpot confirmation display unit 121 for displaying that the “bonus” that enables the transition to the special game described above is confirmed, and the normal symbol. Four normal symbol storage display units 122 for displaying the number of passages stored in the starting port 60 (see FIG. 10) are provided. In addition, four jackpot probability display sections 123 that display the degree of possibility of being a “hit” are provided below the jackpot confirmation display section 121. As shown in FIG. 9, LEDs (indicated by black circles in FIG. 9) are arranged on the back side of the jackpot confirmation display unit 121, the normal symbol storage display unit 122, and the jackpot probability display unit 123, respectively. Depending on the lighting state, the degree of possibility of being a “big hit” can be displayed, and the number of stored passages of the normal symbol start port 60 can be displayed.
[0039]
By providing the second auxiliary effect display unit 120 having such a configuration, in particular, the size of the jackpot confirmation display unit 121 is configured to be significantly larger than the size of the jackpot probability display unit 123. It is possible to make sure that the “big hit” has been confirmed. In addition, the lighting state of the jackpot probability display unit 123 and the jackpot confirmation display unit 121 can clearly notify the player of the possibility of a “hit”, so that the player who has seen this The expectation for a game can be raised.
[0040]
Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, the front surface portion 110 a of the first auxiliary effect display portion 110 and the front surface portion 120 a of the second auxiliary effect display portion 120 are forward compared to the other portions of the screen frame member 100. In addition to being positioned, it is inclined inward by a predetermined angle (8 degrees in this embodiment) with respect to the surface of the game unit 52 (see FIG. 10). That is, the axis L of the front surface portion 110a of the first auxiliary effect display portion 110.₁(A straight line that passes through the center of the front part 110a and is substantially perpendicular to the front part 110a) and the axis L of the front part 120a of the second auxiliary effect display part 120₂(A straight line that passes through the center of the front surface portion 120a and is substantially perpendicular to the front surface portion 120a) intersects (does not have to intersect) with each other at the front position.
[0041]
The first auxiliary effect display unit 110 and the second auxiliary effect display unit 120 arranged in this way do not hinder the player from viewing the display screen 54, and the player does not move his line of sight much. It is possible to visually recognize the effect display performed on the first auxiliary effect display unit 110 and the second auxiliary effect display unit 120 easily. For this reason, even a player who is concentrating on a game can be visually entertained by an effect display accompanied by a mechanical movement of the first auxiliary effect display unit 110, It is possible to give a sense of expectation that a definite display will be displayed.
[0042]
As shown in FIG. 6 (a), the effect display unit 130 is arranged at a substantially central part thereof, and is provided with a central display part 131 imitating a male character and two on both sides thereof. , Four special symbol storage display units 132 for displaying the number of winning prizes stored in the start winning opening 62 (see FIG. 10), and a decoration display unit 133 formed in an arch shape. As shown in FIG. 9, LEDs are arranged on the back side of the central display unit 131, the special symbol storage display unit 132, and the decoration display unit 133, respectively. It is configured to display the winning status.
[0043]
As shown in FIG. 7, the stage unit 140 temporarily holds the game ball guided from the discharge port 106 b into the concave chamber 105 through the flow-down passage unit 106 and then into the start winning port 62 (see FIG. 10). A stage 141 for flowing down is provided on the upper surface. Moreover, the stage part 140 is comprised with the translucent member to which the process which scatters transmitted light and reflected light was given, and as shown in FIG. An LED is provided.
[0044]
According to the stage unit 140 having such a configuration, it is possible to illuminate the game ball on the stage 141 with the scattered light, so that it is possible to attract the attention of the player and the game ball on the stage 141. High performance effects can be obtained, such as giving the movement an interesting and fantastic atmosphere.
[0045]
<First auxiliary effect display section>
Next, the first auxiliary effect display unit 110 described above will be described in more detail. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing a configuration of the first auxiliary effect display unit 110, FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a design displayed by the first auxiliary effect display unit 110, and FIG. 3 is a rotating member 111 shown in FIG. FIG.
[0046]
As shown in FIG. 1, the first auxiliary effect display unit 110 includes a rotation support unit 112 attached to the base frame body 102 (see FIG. 8), and a rotation supported by the rotation support unit 112 so as to be swingable. A moving member 111, a pattern display unit 113 disposed on the front side of the rotating member 111, and a front frame body 114 that supports the pattern display unit 113 are provided.
[0047]
The rotation support part 112 is formed in a substantially hemispherical shape as a whole, and includes a shaft part 112a at the inner center part thereof. Further, first and second rotation restricting portions 112 b and 112 c for restricting the rotation range of the rotation member 111 are formed at the front side edge portion of the rotation support portion 112. The first and second rotation restricting portions 112b and 112c include a straight line connecting the first rotation restricting portion 112b and the shaft portion 112a, and the second rotation restricting portion 112c and the shaft portion 112a. The angle formed with the connecting straight line is formed to be approximately 200 degrees. In addition, an LED opening (not shown) is formed in the center of the back surface of the rotation support portion 112, and is arranged on the back side of the first auxiliary effect display portion 110 as shown in FIG. Further, the player can visually recognize the light of the LED.
[0048]
The rotating member 111 includes a light-transmitting disk part 111a, a cylindrical bearing part 111b disposed at the center on the back side of the disk part 111a, and an outer periphery of the disk part 111a from the bearing part 111b. First and second blade portions 111c and 111d extending linearly to the portion. As shown in FIG. 3, the first blade portion 111c and the second blade portion 111d are formed so that the angle between them is approximately 120 degrees, and between them, the disk portion 111a A weight portion 111e formed in an inner and outer triple arc shape is formed along the circumferential portion.
[0049]
  And the rotation member 111 is theBearing portion 111bIs inserted and held in the shaft portion 112a of the rotation support portion 112 so that it can swing within a predetermined angle range with the axis C of the shaft portion 112a as the rotation axis, and acts on the weight portion 111e. In a non-rotating state in which no other force is applied due to gravity (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “normal state”), the portion where the weight portion 111e is formed is configured to face downward.
[0050]
A first pattern sheet 115 is attached to the disc portion 111 a of the rotating member 111. The first pattern sheet 115 is light-transmitting, and has a pattern (Asahihi pattern) extending radially from the center portion and a pattern of the left arm and left foot of the male character. The first pattern sheet 115 is affixed to the front surface of the disc portion 111 a of the rotating member 111 with an adhesive or the like, and is configured to swing with the movement of the rotating member 111. The outer edge of the first pattern sheet 115 is formed with a notch 115a for alignment when affixing to the rotating member 111, and is formed at the edge of the disc portion 111a of the rotating member 111. A convex portion 111f that engages with the cutout portion 115a is formed at a substantially intermediate position between the first and second blade portions 111c and 111d.
[0051]
The pattern display unit 113 includes a disk-shaped front surface portion 113a having optical transparency and an annular portion 113b provided on the outer peripheral portion of the front surface portion 113a, and is fixedly attached to the front frame 114. A second pattern sheet 116 is attached to the front surface of the pattern display unit 113 with an adhesive or the like. The second pattern sheet 116 is light-transmitting like the first pattern sheet 115, and on the surface thereof, symbols of other portions except for the left arm and left foot of the male character are formed. . In addition, a cutout portion 116a for alignment when affixing to the pattern display unit 113 is formed on the outer edge portion of the second pattern sheet 116. A protrusion 113c that engages with the notch 116a is formed.
[0052]
The design formed on the first pattern sheet 115 and the design formed on the second pattern sheet 116 are superimposed on each other to form one design representing the full-length image of the male character illuminated on Asahi. To do. The designed design is such that the rotating member 111 is swung, whereby the design of the first pattern sheet 115 moves relative to the design of the second pattern sheet 116, thereby visually It is configured so that a simple movement occurs.
[0053]
That is, as shown in FIG. 2, the design (a) that is superimposed on each other and forms a full-length image of a male character illuminated on the Asahi day is rotated clockwise when the second pattern sheet 116 is rotated from the front ( b) When the left arm of the male character is swung down and the left leg is widened, and when the second pattern sheet 116 rotates counterclockwise (c), the left arm of the male character Is swung up, and a visual movement that causes the left foot to sag is generated. At the same time, a visual movement occurs such that the Asahi pattern on the second pattern sheet 116 rotates. Then, by repeating this series of movements, a vigorous visual movement such as a male character running around in Asahi whirling with a sword is generated. The Asahi pattern formed on the first pattern sheet 115 has an effect of making it easy to visually recognize the movement of the first pattern sheet 115, that is, the movement of the rotating member 111.
[0054]
The front frame body 114 includes a circular window portion 114a, and is configured to hold the pattern display portion 113 in a state where the front surface portion 113a of the pattern display portion 113 faces the window portion 114a. ing.
[0055]
The rotation member 111, the rotation support unit 112, the pattern display unit 113, and the front frame body 114 configured as described above are combined with each other to form the first auxiliary effect display unit 110, which is shown in FIG. As described above, the screen frame member 100 is disposed on the left side of the concave chamber 105 when viewed from the front side. The first auxiliary effect display unit 110 disposed on the screen frame member 100 forms part of the above-described flow-down passage unit 106, and a game ball that flows from the introduction port 106a of the flow-down passage unit 106 toward the discharge port 106b, The first auxiliary effect display unit 110 is configured to pass through.
[0056]
That is, as shown in FIG. 1, a ball inlet 112d for receiving a game ball flowing in the flow-down passage portion 106 is formed on the right upper surface portion of the rotation support portion 112, and the received game ball is received on the right lower surface portion. A ball outlet 112e for discharging is formed. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 4 showing a top view of the rotation support portion 112 that supports the rotation member 111, the rotation member 111 in the normal state has a first blade portion 111c of the ball inlet 112d. It is comprised so that it may be located below. Then, the rotating member 111 comes into contact with the game ball falling from the ball inlet 112d toward the ball outlet 112e, and the first blade portion 111c comes into contact with the game ball, and swings by the force received from the game ball at the time of the contact. It has become.
[0057]
  The effect | action of this rotation member 111 is demonstrated using FIG. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram for explaining the operation of the rotating member 111. As shown in FIG.(A)Rotating member 111 inIsThe first wing portion 111c comes into contact with the falling game ball P (b), and is rotated clockwise (clockwise) as viewed from the front by the force received from the game ball P at the time of contact (c). This clockwise rotation is an angular range (approximately 50 degrees in this embodiment) until the second blade portion 111d contacts the second rotation restricting portion 112c (see FIG. 1) of the rotation support portion 112. ) Is allowed.
[0058]
Next, when the game ball P passes, the rotating member 111 rotates counterclockwise (counterclockwise) due to gravity acting on the weight portion 111e (see FIG. 1) of the rotating member 111 (d). This counterclockwise rotation is an angular range (approximately 30 in the present embodiment) until the first blade portion 111c contacts the first rotation restricting portion 112b (see FIG. 1) of the rotation support portion 112. To degree). The turning member 111 whose rotation in the counterclockwise direction is restricted by the first turning restricting portion 112b is then swung by gravity acting on the weight portion 111e (e), and its movement is attenuated. Eventually, it stops in the posture in the normal state. If the game balls P pass one after another until the rotation member 111 stops, the rotation member 111 continues to swing without stopping.
[0059]
By such a series of operations of the rotating member 111, the design constituted by the first pattern sheet 115 and the second pattern sheet 116 shown in FIG. A visual movement of the character running around with a sword swinging against the backdrop of Asahi will occur.
[0060]
By providing the first auxiliary effect display unit 110 having such a configuration, it is possible to perform an effect based on a mechanical movement linked to the movement of the game ball, in particular, a visual movement in which a male character moves. The fun of the game can be greatly improved. Moreover, since the rotation member 111 operates by the force received from the game ball, it is not necessary to newly provide a drive source such as an electric motor, a control circuit, or the like. For this reason, it is possible to implement | achieve the 1st auxiliary | assistant effect display part 110 at low cost.
[0061]
Further, by providing the rotating member 111 with the weight portion 111e and providing the rotation support portion 112 with the first and second rotation regulating portions 112b and 112c, the following effects can be obtained. That is, the posture of the rotating member 111 in the normal state is restricted to a predetermined direction by the gravity acting on the weight part 111e. Further, the rotation range of the rotation member 111 is restricted by the first and second rotation restriction portions 112b and 112c, and the rotation member 111 swings within a predetermined angle range. For this reason, it is possible to produce and display the aforementioned movement of the male character as natural. In addition, when the rotation range of the rotation member 111 is not restricted, the game ball P passing through the first auxiliary effect display unit 110 and the rotation member 111 are engaged with each other, and the movement of the rotation member 111 May stop, or a clogged ball may occur. However, by restricting the rotation range of the rotation member 111, such a situation can be prevented.
[0062]
<Games on pachinko machines>
Below, the game in the said pachinko machine 1 is demonstrated easily using FIG. By operating the launching handle 7 of the launching device (not shown), the game ball whose launching power is adjusted is bulleted into the game unit 52. Then, when the game ball launched into the game unit 52 wins the general prize opening 59 or the like, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of prize balls is paid out.
[0063]
Also, on the condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol start port 60, the normal symbol variation display on the normal symbol display unit 55 is started. Then, a normal symbol stop display mode in the normal symbol display unit 55 is determined by lottery using a random number, and based on this determination, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is stopped.
[0064]
Here, if the stop display mode of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display unit 55 is “winning”, the normal electric accessory 61 provided in the start winning opening 62 is played for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds). To a state where it is easy to accept.
[0065]
Also, on the condition that the game ball has won the start winning opening 62, the special symbol variation display on the display screen 54 is started. Then, the special symbol stop display mode on the display screen 54 is determined by lottery using a random number, and the special symbol variation display is stopped based on this determination.
[0066]
Here, when the special symbol stop display mode on the display screen 54 is “big hit”, the special winning opening 63 is opened until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls is received. In addition, a continuous winning opening (not shown) is provided in the big winning opening 63, and when the game ball won in the large winning opening 63 wins the continuous winning opening, the above-described large winning opening 63 is opened. Is repeated until a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times) is reached.
[0067]
<Other embodiments>
Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made. For example, in the first auxiliary effect display unit 110, the design representing the whole body image of the male character is configured by the symbols formed on the first and second pattern sheets 115 and 116. It is possible to use various patterns and patterns such as animals, plants, vehicles, scenery, machines, etc., and combinations thereof with colors.
[0068]
Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the 1st auxiliary | assistant effect display part 110 is distribute | arranged to the left side position seeing from the front side of the screen frame member 100, it is on the right side of the screen frame member 100, upper direction, or the downward direction. It may be arranged.
[0069]
In addition, the second auxiliary effect display unit 120 includes the jackpot confirmation display unit 121. However, the second auxiliary effect display unit 120 does not display such a game state, but performs the display on the first auxiliary effect display unit 110. You may make it perform the display rich in performance.
[0070]
Moreover, the stage part 140 does not need to be composed entirely of a translucent member. A part may be configured by a light transmitting member, and the other part may be configured by a member that does not transmit light. Moreover, you may make it give the process which scatters light only to a part of structural member.
[0071]
In the above-described embodiment, a pachinko machine has been described as an example. However, the ball game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a pachinko machine, and can be applied to, for example, an arrange ball game machine.
[0072]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, the bullet ball gaming machine according to the present invention surrounds a gaming portion where a gaming ball is shot, a display screen provided in a substantially central portion of the gaming portion, and a peripheral portion of the display screen. And a screen ball member having a flow-down passage portion that causes the game ball that has flowed in from the game portion at a position above the display screen to flow down to the lower side of the screen frame member. In the gaming machine, the screen frame member includes a rotation member that is rotatably supported at a position that can contact the game ball flowing down the flow-down passage portion, and the rotation member includes the flow-down passage portion. When it comes into contact with the game ball flowing down, it is configured to rotate by the force received from the game ball.
[0073]
For this reason, the turning member that moves mechanically in conjunction with the movement of the game ball makes it possible to produce an interesting and highly interesting effect, and to obtain a high effect that improves the fun of the game. Further, since the rotating member is operated by the force received from the game ball, it is not necessary to newly provide a drive source such as an electric motor, a control circuit, or the like. For this reason, it can be realized at low cost.
[0074]
Further, according to the aspect in which the radial pattern extending radially from the rotation center is formed on the portion of the rotation member that is visible from the front side of the gaming machine, the player can control the movement of the rotation member. Since it becomes easy to visually recognize, the production effect can be further enhanced.
[0075]
A first pattern is formed on a portion of the rotating member that is visible from the front side of the gaming machine, and is combined with the first pattern on at least one of the front side or the back side of the rotating member. A pattern display portion on which a second pattern constituting a predetermined design is formed, the rotating member is configured to be rotatable relative to the pattern display portion, and the rotating member is According to the aspect of the present invention configured such that a visual movement occurs in the predetermined design by rotating relative to the pattern display portion, the first pattern and the second pattern The combination makes it possible to display more interesting effects with movement.
[0076]
Further, the rotating member has a weight portion, and the posture when the rotating member is not rotated is a predetermined posture due to the gravity acting on the weight portion. According to the present invention, it is possible to give an interesting movement that swings to the rotating member. Moreover, since the attitude | position at the time of the non-rotation of a rotation member becomes a predetermined attitude | position, it becomes possible to use the thing with directionality and higher directivity as a pattern and pattern formed in a rotation member.
[0077]
In addition, according to the aspect in which the screen frame member has a rotation restricting portion that restricts the rotation range of the rotation member, the game ball and the rotation member mesh with each other to cause clogging. It becomes possible to prevent.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a first auxiliary effect display unit of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a design displayed by the first auxiliary effect display unit shown in FIG.
FIG. 3 is a rear view of the rotating member shown in FIG.
4 is a top view of a rotation support portion that supports the rotation member shown in FIG. 1. FIG.
FIG. 5 is a view showing the operation of the rotating member shown in FIG.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a configuration of a screen frame member of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 is an external perspective view of the screen frame member shown in FIG. 6. FIG.
8 is an exploded perspective view of the screen frame member shown in FIG.
9 is a diagram showing an example of LED arrangement on the back side of the screen frame member shown in FIG. 6;
FIG. 10 is a front view of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
11 is a perspective view of the pachinko machine shown in FIG.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Pachinko machine
2 outer frame
3 Front door
4 Operation part
5 Fine dishes
6 Lower plate
7 Launch handle
8 Ashtray
9 Operation panel
10 decorative frame
11 Speaker
16 Transparent plate
51 Guide rail
52 Game Department
53 Obstacles
54 Display screen
55 Normal symbol display
56 Out mouth
59 General prize opening
60 Normal design starting port
61 Ordinary electric equipment
62 Start prize opening
63 Grand Prize Winner
100 Screen frame member
101 Mounting frame
102 Base frame
103 LED board
104 Opening for screen
105 concave chamber
106 Downflow passage
106a inlet
106b, 106c outlet
110 First auxiliary effect display section
110a, 120a Front part
111 Rotating member
111a disc part
111b Bearing part
111c first blade part
111d Second blade
111e weight
111f Convex part
112 Rotation support
112a Shaft
112b 1st rotation control part
112c 2nd rotation control part
112d ball entrance
112e ball exit
113 Pattern display
113a Front part
113b Torus
113c Convex
114 Front frame
114a window
115 First pattern sheet
115a Notch
116 second pattern sheet
116a Notch
120 Second auxiliary effect display section
121 jackpot confirmation display
122 Normal symbol memory display
123 jackpot probability display
130 Production display section
131 Central display
132 Special symbol memory display
133 Decoration display
140 Stage
141 stage
C, L₁, L₂  Axis
P game ball

Claims (2)

A game unit in which a game ball is shot; a display screen provided at a substantially central portion of the game unit; and a screen frame member surrounding a peripheral portion of the display screen, wherein the screen frame member is the display screen In a bullet ball game machine having a flow-down passage section for flowing down the game ball flowing from the game section at a position below the screen frame member,
The screen frame member includes a including representation display unit a rotating member rotatably supported on the contactable position with the game balls flowing down the flow-down passage,
The effect display unit includes a rotation support unit attached to a base frame body of the screen frame member, the rotation member supported to be swingable by the rotation support unit, and a front side of the rotation member. A pattern display unit disposed, and a front frame that supports the pattern display unit,
The rotating member includes a disc part to which the first pattern sheet is attached, a bearing part arranged at the center part on the back side of the disc part, a blade part extending from the bearing part to the outer peripheral part, A weight portion that defines the posture during rotation,
The rotation support portion is formed in a substantially hemispherical shape, and receives a game ball flowing in the flow-down passage portion and a shaft portion that holds the bearing portion of the rotation member so as to be swingable at an inner center portion. A sphere entrance where the wing portion of the game face comes into contact with the game ball, a sphere exit that discharges the game sphere that is in contact with the wing portion and rocks the rotation member, and a portion of the rotation member A rotation restricting portion for restricting the rotation range;
The pattern display portion attached to the circular window portion of the front frame body includes a light-transmitting front surface portion to which a light-transmitting second pattern sheet is attached,
The effect display unit configured by combining the respective members is configured such that a game ball flowing through the flow-down passage unit on the screen frame member passes through the inside of the rotation support unit,
The rotating member is configured to rotate by a force received from the game ball when it contacts the game ball flowing down the flow-down passage portion, and is formed on the first pattern sheet. And the symbols formed on the second pattern sheet are superposed on each other to form one design, which is visually reflected by the swing of the first pattern sheet accompanying the swing of the rotating member. A ball game machine characterized by the fact that it produces a special movement . The bullet ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein a radial pattern extending radially from the center of rotation is formed on the first pattern sheet of the rotating member.

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