JP4699087B2 - Portable gaming machine presentation device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a portable gaming machine presentation device used for presentation of gaming machines such as a pachinko machine, an arrangement ball machine, a sparrow ball machine, a slot machine using medals, and a slot machine using balls.

  In sales activities for gaming machines, it is preferable to use an actual gaming machine to explain the product. However, when going to a customer store to conduct sales activities, it is harsh for a salesman to bring a gaming machine that is heavy, large, and difficult to say to be portable.

  Therefore, a technique has been proposed in which only the gaming board that the customer is most interested in among gaming machines and the circuit portion that controls the gaming board are taken out to form a package suitable for carrying (Patent Document 1).

The device described in Patent Document 1 includes a wheel and a leg on the bottom surface, a handle that can be inserted and removed on the back surface, and a control board and a game machine in a housing that includes a lid that can be opened and closed on the front surface. The board is stored and carried. Patent Document 1 also proposes that an operation unit including a switch or the like for selecting display contents of the game board symbol display device is provided below the opening of the housing.
JP 2001-104631 A (Summary, 0046, FIG. 7)

  However, Patent Document 1 only proposes to provide a selection switch, and does not disclose a configuration for freely demonstrating a display state desired by a customer.

  In view of this, the present application is intended to facilitate the demonstration according to the customer's wishes and to enhance the presentation effect of the gaming machine.

In order to achieve the above object, a portable gaming machine presentation device of the present invention accommodates various control boards of gaming machines inside a casing, and is controlled by the control board at an opening on the front face of the casing. The game board is mounted with the game area facing forward, the casing is covered with a lid from the front so that it can be opened and closed, and a command is transmitted to the control board, so that at least the design of the gaming machine during gaming A portable presentation device for a gaming machine for demonstrating the display state of a display device, comprising the following configuration.
(1a) A plurality of introduction modes are set for the demonstration, and the plurality of introduction modes include a “total variation introduction mode” for introducing all the variation states when winning at the start opening, and a variation state at the time of reach. “Reach introduction mode” to introduce, “Premium introduction mode” to introduce the fluctuation state in premium reach, “Random introduction mode” to introduce the fluctuation state at random, and “Big hit round introduction mode”.
(1a1) For the symbol variation state with a long variation time, such as the above reach and premium reach, the “normal mode” for displaying all progress on time and the essence by omitting a part of the symbol variation state at the time of reach It should be configured so that you can select “Digest Mode” to display only the part.
(1a2) The jackpot round introduction mode is configured to be able to select a shortened mode in which the round digestion time for the jackpot is shortened and a specific round designation mode in which a specific round is designated and reproduced.
(1a3) The symbol variation state introduction mode includes a fully automatic mode that sequentially introduces symbol variation states in accordance with a previously introduced introduction order, a specific reach pattern that is introduced in an arbitrary order, or a specified specification. The manual mode that introduces only the reach pattern is selectable.
(1b) A controller is provided that transmits a command for selecting and implementing one of the plurality of introduction modes to the control board.

  The multiple introduction modes include, for example, the “total change introduction mode” that introduces all the change states when winning at the start opening, the “reach introduction mode” that introduces the change states at the time of reach, and the change states in premium reach. “Premium introduction mode” that introduces the information, “Random introduction mode” that introduces the fluctuation state at random, and the like may be provided.

  In this case, for the symbol fluctuation state with a long fluctuation time such as reach and premium reach, the “normal mode” that displays all progress on time and a part of the symbol fluctuation state at the time of reach are omitted. It is preferable that the “digest mode” in which only the essence portion is displayed can be selected. Digest mode can be used, for example, when introducing the reach after introducing the outlier reach, in the introduction of the hit reach, the digest display of only the part that reaches the last jackpot, etc. It is effective when introducing many variations in a short time.

  In addition, it is also effective to have a “jacket round introduction mode” that introduces the progress status of the round in the case of a jackpot. In this case, it is preferable to provide a “round specific mode” for displaying the state of a specific round by round designation. In addition, about the introduction of the progress status of the round at the time of jackpot, it is possible to choose to demonstrate in the “shortening mode” that shortens the round digestion time, or to demonstrate in the “longest mode” that maximizes the round digestion time Good.

  In this way, there are multiple introduction modes for presentations, and the mode can be selected and demonstrated according to the instructions of the controller.As a result, the symbol display according to the customer's request, the state of fluctuation of the symbol display, etc. can be displayed in a short time. Can introduce efficiently.

  Here, examples of the control board used in the gaming machine include a main control board, a general control board, a sub control board, and a power supply control board in the case of a general pachinko machine. The main control board determines whether or not it is a big hit when a game ball wins at the start opening, determines a game effect pattern for the result of the determination, and determines a stop symbol. Based on the production pattern and stop pattern determined by the main control board, the overall control board is promoted when a jackpot game effect is performed, whether a probability variation state is given in the case of a jackpot, and when a probability variation state is granted An effect content pattern for specifying a specific effect content, such as whether or not to produce an effect (an effect that is promoted to a probable variation after hitting with a normal symbol. Similar to a conventional re-lottery effect), is determined. The sub-control board is divided into a display control board that controls the symbol display device, a lamp control board that controls the lamps, and a voice control board that controls the speaker. Each sub-control board is based on a command from the overall control board. However, the game effect according to the effect content pattern is executed. Therefore, in the case of an actual game, "winning at the start", "hit lottery", "determination pattern determination", "determination pattern determination", "production content pattern determination", "execution of game effects", An effect in an actual gaming machine is executed through a plurality of processes by a plurality of control boards.

  Therefore, a demonstration ROM in which a demonstration control program for selecting and implementing the plurality of introduction modes described above is attached to the control board side (main control board), and the program is based on the mode selection command from the controller. Should be able to demonstrate in any referral mode.

  Note that a ROM in which a demonstration control program is written may be provided on the controller side instead of the control board side. In this case, it may be configured such that a signal indicating the completion of processing in the main control board is given to the overall control board, or an effect pattern determined by the overall board from the lottery result by the main control board is given to the sub control board. You may comprise like this. In these cases, for example, the main control board passes through the signal received from the controller as it is and outputs it to the overall control board, or the overall control board passes through the signal from the controller as it is. What is necessary is just to comprise so that it may output to a control board. Instead of passing through the signal, a signal necessary for control by the sub-control board may be output from the controller, and this signal may be directly input to the sub-control board.

  The demonstration control program is different from the control program for the actual machine, and the above-mentioned “total variation introduction mode”, “reach introduction mode”, “premium introduction mode”, “random introduction mode”, etc. can be selected and implemented. It is good to keep. In addition, for each of these introduction modes, it is preferable that “normal mode” and “digest mode” can be selected. Furthermore, it is preferable that the program has a “specific variation pattern introduction mode” in which a specific variation pattern can be arbitrarily designated from all variation patterns. In addition, it also has a “big hit round introduction mode”, and it is even more preferable to have a “short mode” for the big hit round, a “specific round designation mode” for specifying and reproducing a specific round, etc. .

In addition, the portable gaming machine presentation device of the present invention may further include the following configuration.
(2) As a demonstration implementation method changing means for changing the implementation method of the demonstration , the controller is concerned with at least the introduction mode in which the normal mode and the digest mode with a reduced symbol variation time are set. The normal mode and the digest mode can be selected, and the shortened mode and the specific round designation mode can be selected for the jackpot round introduction mode.

  By providing the demonstration implementation method changing means, for example, in the “reach introduction mode”, an implementation method that sequentially introduces the symbol variation state at the time of reach according to the introduction order prepared in advance, and a specific reach pattern can be selected in an arbitrary order. By changing the implementation method such as introducing or introducing only a specific reach pattern, a more effective presentation becomes possible. In addition, this demonstration execution method changing means only functions for the “normal mode”, and in the case of the “digest mode”, the demonstration is automatically advanced in the order of introduction prepared in advance. It may be configured as follows. It should be noted that it is particularly convenient to manually select an arbitrary symbol variation pattern so that the customer can see the pattern he / she wants to see at any time.

Therefore, the portable gaming machine presentation device of the present invention may further include the following configuration.
(3) For the introduction mode in which the fully automatic mode and the manual mode are set , the controller is configured so that the fully automatic mode and the manual mode can be selected, and the symbols are displayed in the manual mode. It also has a button that serves as a manual selection means for manually specifying the contents to be displayed on the device.

  As this manual selection means, for example, an up button for shifting to the next symbol variation state, a down button for returning to the previous symbol variation state, a skip button for forcibly ending the current symbol variation state, etc. Can be provided. By providing such manual selection means, for example, after selecting the total variation introduction mode, reach introduction mode, etc., press the down button to introduce the previous symbol variation state again, or press the skip button Arbitrary demonstrations can be made in each introduction mode, such as forcibly ending the symbol variation state or introducing the symbol variation state after nth by pressing the up button n times. In addition, operability is improved by providing the controller with various buttons as manual selection means.

The portable gaming machine presentation device of the present invention may further include the following configuration.
(4) It is provided with content explanation means for explaining to the user information related to the content displayed on the symbol display device in the demonstration.

  As the content explanation means, for example, a symbol display device provided in the game board can be used, or a liquid crystal display device or an LED display device provided in the controller can be used. Moreover, you may make it the structure demonstrated with an audio | voice using a speaker. By providing a content explanation means, when a salesman gives a presentation to a customer, it can easily explain what pattern the symbol variation state to introduce is related to, even if you are not an experienced salesman Optimal product explanation to customers is possible.

From the viewpoint of improving operability, the portable gaming machine presentation device of the present invention may further employ the following configuration.
(10a) The housing and the lid are configured to be detachable by a fastener, and can be separated separately by releasing the fastener so that the housing can be in a fully open state. Be configured.
(11) A controller for transmitting the demonstration command to the control board is provided separately from the casing.
(12) The housing or the lid includes a controller storage unit for storing the controller.

  By providing a controller for giving a demonstration command separately from the housing, the salesman can demonstrate the gaming machine by operating from a position slightly away from the housing without obstructing the view of the customer. Therefore, the salesman can perform the demonstration with an easy posture, and the customer can check the state of the game effect on the entire game board without obstructing the view.

  It should be noted that the method for transmitting the command from the controller can be either wired or wireless. When wired, for example, a signal cable extending from the controller may be connected to the input / output terminal of the control board. For wireless communication, for example, install an infrared communication device at an appropriate location on the housing, connect the infrared communication device to the input / output terminal of the control board, and incorporate the infrared communication device on the controller side. That's fine.

  In addition, the controller has a group of operation keys for realizing a function for selecting a production pattern to be displayed on the symbol display device, a volume control function, a pattern change function, a pause function, an introduction mode selection function, a random introduction function, etc. It is good to have it.

  By providing a controller that gives a demonstration command separately from the chassis, the salesman can demonstrate the gaming machine by manually operating from a position slightly away from the chassis without obstructing the customer's view. it can. Therefore, the salesman can perform manual operation with an easy posture. Further, the customer can check the state of the game effect on the entire game board without obstructing the view.

  It should be noted that the method for transmitting the command from the controller can be either wired or wireless. When wired, for example, a signal cable extending from the controller may be connected to the input / output terminal of the control board. For wireless communication, for example, install an infrared communication device at an appropriate location on the housing, connect the infrared communication device to the input / output terminal of the control board, and incorporate the infrared communication device on the controller side. That's fine.

The controller housing unit, by adopting the configuration in which the housing or the lid, there is no need to carry a separate controller during transport. Also, the problem of controller misplacement or loss can be eliminated. Here, if the controller storage unit is installed at a position that becomes the inner side when the lid is closed, the controller storage unit will not get in the way during transportation or will not be accidentally dropped, so it will be effective in preventing damage. Is done. In the case of a wired connection, it is desirable to provide a controller storage unit on the housing side. This is because when the cover is provided on the lid side, there is no possibility that the cable connecting the controller and the control board will be pulled and removed when the lid is removed. Therefore, the following configuration may be employed. (13f) A controller storage portion for storing the controller at the bottom of the casing so as not to rattle in the casing by sandwiching both sides thereof so that the inner side is located when the lid is closed. Be prepared.

Furthermore, the portable gaming machine presentation device of the present invention may further include the following configuration.
(10b) The housing has an opening size into which the game board can be inserted from the front side, and a cushion member is lined on the back surface of the lid.
(13a) A game board mounting hardware for detachably mounting the game board is installed on the peripheral wall of the housing.
(13b) When the game board is attached to the hardware, the game board mounting hardware is installed at a position where a storage space for the control board can be secured on the back side of the game board.
(13b) A spacer member is attached to the peripheral wall of the housing , and the hardware for mounting the game board is flush with the front surfaces of the hardware, and the back side of the game board when the game board is attached to the hardware And is fixed to the spacer member so that the storage space for the control board can be secured.
(13c) A metal fitting installed on the upper peripheral wall of the housing is attached with a holding metal fitting that sandwiches the upper corner portion of the game board between the hardware and the hardware on the peripheral wall other than the upper side. The positioning is performed by fitting with a protrusion provided on the back side of the game board.
(13d) A speaker is attached to the spacer member on the upper peripheral wall of the casing so as to be positioned on the back side of the hardware attached to the spacer member, and the spacer member on the lower peripheral wall of the casing is attached to the spacer member. A power transformer is attached, and the power cord is extended from the power transformer so that the opening / closing lid at the lower back of the housing is opened and pulled out.
(13e) The spacer member should be provided with mounting holes that can support not only one model but also a plurality of models.

  By providing the configurations (13a) and (13b), the entire game board can be viewed from the front, and various control boards can be stored and hidden behind the game board so that a presentation can be received. The customer does not give a sense of incongruity because there is no image difference from watching a gaming machine installed in the hall. Here, it is preferable that a speaker device for outputting sound in the presentation is also accommodated in this storage space. Further, the lid may be provided with a speaker device.

  Note that the game board mounting hardware is set so that a predetermined distance can be maintained between the front surface of the game board and the back surface of the lid when the game board is mounted. Specifically, the predetermined interval may be determined in consideration of maintaining the interval between the front surface of the gaming board and the rear surface of the glass plate in the gaming machine that is a completed pair. This is because if this distance can be maintained, it is possible to prevent the interference between the obstruction nail or the accessory placed on the front surface side of the game board and the back surface of the lid.

From the viewpoint described above, the back surface of the cover, if the cushion member as nails or the like is not damaged when in contact, the etc. sponge sheet may want to lining.

Moreover, in the portable game machine presentation device of the present invention described above, it is preferable to further have the following configuration.
(14a) A rear cover for protecting the back surface of the game board is attached.
(14b) The control board is stored in the storage space by fixing a part of the control board to the inner wall of the housing and the other part to the rear cover.

  For example, the power supply control board is fixed to the peripheral wall of the housing, and the control boards (main control board, overall control board, and sub control board) that control the game content are fixed to the rear cover side. Since the main control board and the like are related to the implementation of the lottery process and the production pattern peculiar to the model of the gaming machine, it is preferable that the main control board is integrated with the game board side. On the other hand, the power supply control board converts the 100V power supply to 24V, and further secures the power supply for driving the arithmetic circuit of the gaming machine, the motor, etc., such as 24V by 5V, 12V, etc. There is no need to replace it. Therefore, it is more suitable to fix to the housing side. In this way, by adopting the configurations of (4a) and (4b) and dividing the mounting position of the control board, the space in the housing on the back side of the game board can be used effectively. Note that a speaker or the like may be fixed to the peripheral wall of the housing.

  A part of the game board mounting hardware or control board is attached to the peripheral wall of the housing. It may be necessary to change the mounting position of hardware due to changes in the model. Therefore, it is possible to deal with the change of the model by exchanging the spacers by attaching via the spacers instead of attaching the hardware etc. directly to the casing. In addition, the spacer can be provided with a mounting hole that can be used not only for one model but also for a plurality of models, so that the number of replacements can be reduced. Here, it is desirable to use an ABS resin plate as the spacer from the viewpoint of weight reduction. Of course, an acrylic plate or a metal plate (such as an aluminum plate) may be used. By adopting this configuration as well, main members such as a casing and a lid can be used as they are even when changing models.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to easily carry out a demonstration according to a customer's request and to enhance the presentation effect of the gaming machine.

  Hereinafter, embodiments embodying the present invention will be described. The embodiment is a presentation device used in business activities of the pachinko machine 1 as shown in FIG.

  First, the pachinko machine 1 will be briefly described. The pachinko machine 1 includes an outer frame A that forms an outer shell, a middle frame (not shown in the figure) that is detachably assembled to the front side of the outer frame A, a game board C that is assembled to the middle frame, and a front surface of the middle frame B. The front frame D is assembled to the side so as to be openable and closable, and serves as a perspective protection window for the game board C. Further, the upper ball tray E is assembled under the front frame D so that it can be opened and closed in the same manner as the front frame D, and the lower ball tray F and the hitting ball launching device G are arranged below the middle frame B. It is set. In addition, the code | symbol J of FIG. 1 has shown the card unit utilized for a ball rental system. In addition, various control boards and the like are attached to the back side of the game board C. For this reason, the weight of the pachinko machine 1 is about 25 kg. Therefore, it is difficult for the salesman to visit the customer with the pachinko machine 1 being carried.

  This embodiment is an apparatus for carrying out an effective presentation to a customer by carrying only the part of the game board C of the pachinko machine 1 described above. Details thereof will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the portable gaming machine presentation device 10 according to the embodiment includes a housing 11 having a front opening and a lid 12 that covers the front opening of the housing 11. The game board C can be stored. The casing 11 is provided with an upside-down handle 13 for carrying on the upper surface thereof. In addition, four casters 14 are attached to the bottom surface of the casing 11, and a handle 15 for hand pressing that can be expanded and contracted is attached to the rear surface. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a sponge sheet 18 is attached to the inner surface of the lid 12 and the inner surface of the housing 11.

  The casing 11 and the lid body 12 are configured to be detachable by buckle-like fasteners 16 at two places on the left and right sides (total of four places). By releasing the fastener 16, as shown in FIG. 3, the housing 11 and the lid 12 can be separated separately, and the housing 11 can be in a fully open state. By separating in this way, it becomes easy to show the game board C stored inside to the customer.

  As shown in FIG. 4, spacers 21 to 24 are attached in the housing 11 along the peripheral wall. The spacers 21 to 24 are constituted by thick plates made of ABS resin. Game board mounting hardware 25 to 27 for mounting the game board C is attached to the spacers 21 to 23. In the present embodiment, the game board mounting hardware 25 to 27 are mounted at three locations, upper, left, and lower, in a front view. These game board mounting hardwares 25 to 27 are installed in positions where the front surfaces thereof are flush and the storage space for the control board 41 and the like can be secured on the back side of the game board C mounted to the hardwares 25 to 27. Yes.

  A presser fitting 28 is attached to the upper hardware 25. With this presser fitting 28, the upper right corner of the game board C is sandwiched and fixed between the hardware 25. The other hardwares 26 and 27 are positioned by fitting or the like with projections or the like provided on the back side of the game board C.

  Speakers 31 and 32 are attached to the upper spacer 21. The attachment positions of the speakers 31 and 32 are on the back side of the hardware 25. As described above, since the hardware 25 is installed at a position where a sufficient space can be secured on the back surface side, in this embodiment, the speakers 31 and 32 are accommodated in the space. A power transformer 33 is attached to the lower spacer 23. Since the power transformer 33 is heavy, it is attached to the bottom part when standing upright, and contributes to the stability of the center of gravity. A power control board 41 is attached to the left spacer 22. The power supply control board 41 is for controlling the supply of driving power to the arithmetic circuit of the pachinko machine 1, the motor, etc., such as 5V and 12V, based on the power converted to 24V by the power transformer 33. These speakers 31 and 32, power-related transformer 33, power supply control board 41 and the like can be used even if the game board C changes. When connecting to the power source, the opening / closing lid 17 at the lower back of the housing 11 is opened, and the power cord 34 extending from the transformer 33 is pulled out for use.

  As described above, the game board C is attached to the housing 11 via the hardware 25 to 27 fixed to the spacers 21 to 24 installed on the peripheral wall of the housing 11. The housing 11 is designed to have an opening size into which the game board C can be inserted from the front side.

  A rear cover 40 that protects the back surface is attached to the game board C. Of the various control boards 41 to 46, the main control board 42, the overall control board 43, and the sub control boards 44 to 46 other than the power supply control board 41 are all fixed to the rear cover 40.

  Here, the main control board 42 determines whether or not it is a big hit when a game ball wins at the start opening, determines a game effect pattern for the result of the determination, and determines a stop symbol and the like. The general control board 43 determines whether or not to perform a big hit game effect based on the presentation pattern and stop pattern determined by the main control board 42, whether or not a probability fluctuation state is given in the case of a big hit, and a probability fluctuation state grant At this time, an effect content pattern for specifying the specific effect content, such as whether or not to perform the promotion effect, is determined. The sub-control boards 44 to 46 are divided into a display control board 44 that controls the symbol display device, a lamp control board 45 that controls the lamps, and a voice control board 46 that controls the speaker. Based on this, each sub-control board 44-46 performs the game effect according to the effect content pattern. Therefore, in the case of an actual game, "winning at the start", "hit lottery", "determination pattern determination", "determination pattern determination", "production content pattern determination", "execution of game effects", An effect in the actual pachinko machine is executed through a plurality of processes by the plurality of control boards 42 to 46.

  In the portable gaming machine presentation device 10 of the present embodiment, it is not possible to play a game by hitting a pachinko ball like the actual pachinko machine 1. Therefore, a controller 50 for demonstrating the display state and sound of the symbol display device and lamps of the pachinko machine 1 at the time of gaming by transmitting a command to the main control board 42 to the presentation device 10. Is provided.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 5, the controller 50 transmits a command to the main control board 42 via the signal line 51, and the signal line 51 is connected to an input / output terminal of the main control board 42. Has been. The housing 11 is provided with a storage pocket 61 for storing the controller 50 during transportation. The storage pocket 61 can be stored so as not to rattle in the housing 11 by sandwiching both sides of the controller 50.

  The controller 50 includes an operation key group 52 for realizing an effect pattern selection function, a volume adjustment function, a pattern change function, a temporary stop function, an introduction mode selection function, a random introduction function, and the like displayed on the symbol display device by demonstration. And a display device 53 composed of 7-segment liquid crystal.

  In the presentation apparatus 10 of the present embodiment, a demonstration ROM in which a demonstration control program for selecting and implementing a plurality of introduction modes for demonstration is attached to the main control board 42. The controller 50 has a function of transmitting a command for selecting and implementing one of a plurality of introduction modes that can be demonstrated by the demonstration control program.

Here, the above demonstration control program includes a plurality of introduction modes,
(1) “Total Variation Introduction Mode” that introduces all the variation states when winning at the starting gate,
(2) “Reach introduction mode” that introduces the fluctuation state at the time of reach,
(3) “Premium introduction mode” that introduces the fluctuation status in premium reach,
(4) "Random introduction mode" that introduces the fluctuation state randomly
Etc. are prepared so that they can be implemented selectively.

  Next, the symbol variation state that can be introduced by the demonstration control program provided in the presentation apparatus 10 of the present embodiment will be described.

  The pachinko machine 1 to be presented in the embodiment has three patterns (for example, sea, mountain, river, etc.) in the background displayed on the symbol display device, and the characters appearing are three types A to C. It is a probabilistic digital type pachinko machine. In addition to the background and the character, an effect that an event (for example, a rainbow, a tornado, etc.) occurs is also made. For this reason, a list of fluctuation patterns in the pachinko machine 1 is illustrated as shown in FIG.

  As shown in the figure, the actual machine of the pachinko machine 1 scheduled for presentation in this embodiment includes “normal fluctuation (No. 1)”, “shortening fluctuation (No. 2)”, “normal reach (No. 3 to 3). No. 42) "," background reach (No. 43 to No. 53) "," event reach (No. 54 to No. 64) "," character A reach (No. 65 to No. 76) ", “Character B reach (No. 77 to No. 90)” and “Character C reach (No. 91 to No. 96)” are provided as variation patterns.

  The above-described “total variation introduction mode” is a mode in which all variation patterns listed in the list shown in FIG. 6 can be introduced. In addition, as the “reach introduction mode”, as shown in the tables of FIGS. 7 to 9, “reach introduction mode 1”, “reach introduction mode 2”, and “reach introduction mode 3” are selected. Yes. Here, “reach introduction mode 1” is obtained by extracting only the variation patterns (No. 3 to No. 42) related to normal reach from all the variation patterns as shown in FIG. Further, the “reach introduction mode 2” is obtained by extracting fluctuation patterns (No. 43 to No. 90) regarding so-called super reach. In the “reach introduction mode 3”, so-called premium reach is extracted. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the appearance rate of the character C among the characters A to C is set low, and when it appears, the jackpot is confirmed.

  In this embodiment, for each of the “total change introduction mode” and various “reach introduction modes”, the mode is further executed by any of the introduction methods of “fully automatic mode” and “manual mode” after selection. It is the structure which chooses. Here, the “fully automatic mode” is a mode in which the variation patterns listed in the selected introduction mode are sequentially executed according to a predetermined order. On the other hand, the “manual mode” is a mode in which a variation pattern arbitrarily designated from the variation patterns listed in the selected introduction mode is executed.

  In the present embodiment, after selecting “fully automatic mode” or “manual mode”, it is further configured to select which of the “normal mode” and “digest mode” is used to execute the mode. . Here, the “normal mode” is a mode in which the fluctuation pattern is executed as it is in the same time as in the actual machine. On the other hand, the “digest mode” is a mode in which the fluctuation pattern is not executed as it is, but is executed in a shorter time than in the actual machine by skipping a part of the fluctuation pattern, for example, “per normal reach revival” In this variation pattern, an execution method is adopted such as omitting the part up to the common loss with “normal reach loss” and introducing only the part after the subsequent revival.

Thus, in this embodiment, the introduction mode selection is
(1) Select one of “total change introduction mode” and various “reach introduction modes” (2) select either “fully automatic mode” or “manual mode” (3) “normal mode” and “ Select “Digest Mode” to perform selection operation, for example, select “Full Variation Introduction / Full Automatic / Digest Mode (Mode that introduces all variation patterns in the digest version according to a predetermined order)” can do.

  The selection of the variation pattern introduction method is not limited to the above-described order. First, the “normal mode / digest mode” is selected, and then the “introduction mode” is selected. You may select “Manual”, or select “Fully Automatic / Manual” first, then “Normal Mode / Digest Mode”, and finally “Introduction Mode”. Alternatively, the order of condition selection when determining the implementation method in the control program may be changed.

  In addition to this, the demonstration control program of the present embodiment is also provided with a “random introduction mode” for randomly introducing the fluctuation state. The “random introduction mode” is a mode for randomly introducing a variation pattern from among the variation patterns shown in the list of FIG. 6. For example, during a business negotiation after the presentation device 10 has demonstrated the “reach introduction mode” or the like. , Can be used when streaming instead of BGM.

  The demonstration control program is also provided with a “big hit round introduction mode” that introduces the progress status of the big hit round in addition to the introduction mode related to the above-described variation pattern. In this “big hit round introduction mode” as well as “full automatic” and “manual selection” when introducing variation patterns, “full automatic mode” that introduces the first round to the final round sequentially, and specified by manual round designation "Round specific mode" that introduces the rounds can be selected. Further, the “shortening mode” that shortens the round digestion time and the “longest mode” that maximizes the round digestion time can be selected.

  Such various introduction modes are executed by commands from the controller 50. A control process based on a command from the controller 50 will be described.

  The demonstration control program is activated by turning on the power switch of the controller 50. Then, as shown in FIG. 9, default values of modes that can be selected by the main control board 42 are transmitted to the controller 50 (S10). In the present embodiment, “full automatic mode” of “total variation introduction mode” is set as a default value.

  Accordingly, the display device 53 of the controller 50 displays the code number “−01−” corresponding to “total variation introduction: fully automatic mode” set as the default value of the main control board 42. The salesman can read from the code number “−01−” displayed on the display device 53 that the current setting is “total change introduction: fully automatic mode”. As described above, the display device 53 on the controller 50 side is controlled based on the signal output from the main control board 42.

  The next step of the demonstration control program is waiting for a command from the controller 50 (S20). In this step, one of “up”, “down”, and “decision” is awaited as a command from the controller 50.

  If the command from the controller 50 is “up”, the setting is switched to the next introduction mode (S30), the process returns to S10, the code number corresponding to the newly set introduction mode is transmitted to the controller 50, and the standby of S20 Return to the state. On the other hand, when the command from the controller 50 is “down”, the setting is switched to the previous introduction mode (S40), and the process returns to S10 and the code number corresponding to the newly set introduction mode is transmitted to the controller 50. Later, the process returns to the standby of S20.

  Here, in the present embodiment, in response to an “up” command, the introduction mode is changed as follows.

  That is, “total change introduction mode (−001)” → “normal reach introduction mode (−002)” → “super reach introduction mode (−003)” → “premium reach introduction mode (−004)” → “ The mode changes in ascending order, such as “random introduction mode (−005)” → “big hit round introduction (−006)” → “total variation introduction mode (−001)” →. When the mode is further increased from the second mode, the mode is switched to return to the first setting mode again.

  In response to a “down” command, the introduction mode is changed as follows. In the reverse order of the above-mentioned order, “total variation introduction mode (−001)” → “big hit round introduction mode (−006)” → “random introduction mode (−005)” →... It is configured to switch modes in descending order.

  In this way, the salesperson operates the controller 50 and, after selecting an introduction mode to be demonstrated as a presentation, presses the “OK” button. Thereby, the introduction mode is determined (S50).

  In the next step, it is determined whether or not the determined introduction mode is the “random introduction mode (−005)” (S60). In cases other than the random introduction mode, the user waits for selection of either the fully automatic mode or the manual mode (S70). In this S70, for example, “0” at the tenth place of the mode selection number “−001” displayed on the display device of the controller 50 is displayed blinking to prompt the salesman to select. When the salesman presses up or down, the display changes to “−011-”, and when the up or down button is pressed again, the display changes to “−001-” (S75). During this time, the tens digit is blinking.

  The automatic / manual selection in the routines of S70 and S75 is determined by the salesman pressing the enter key (S80). Here, for example, the case where the tens place is “0” is fully automatic, and the case where it is “1” is manual. As for the “big hit round introduction mode”, “manual mode” means “round identification mode”.

  In the next step, the system waits in a state in which the salesman is prompted to select either “normal mode” or “digest mode” (S90). At this time, for example, “0” at the hundreds such as the mode selection numbers “−001-” and “−011-” displayed on the display device of the controller 50 is blinked to prompt the salesman to select. When the salesman presses up or down, the display changes to “−101−” or “−111−”, and when the up or down button is pressed again, the display changes to “−001−” or “−011-”. Is changed (S95). During this time, hundreds of digits are blinking.

  The normal / digest selection in the routines of S90 and S95 is determined by the salesman pressing the enter key (S100). Here, for example, the case where the hundreds place is “0” is the normal mode, and the case where it is “1” is the digest mode. As for the “big hit round introduction mode”, the “digest mode” is the “shortening mode” in which the round digestion time is shortened, and the “normal mode” is the “longest mode” in which the round digestion time is maximized.

  When the random introduction mode is selected (S60: YES), the processing of S70 to S100 is passed. This is because the random introduction mode is only the fully automatic / normal mode.

With the above selection process, the introduction mode is determined as one of the following.
(-001-) "Total variation introduction: Fully automatic: Normal mode"
(-101-) "Introduction of all changes: Fully automatic: Digest mode"
(−011-) “Introduction of total variation: Manual: Normal mode”
(-111-) "Introduction of all changes: Manual: Digest mode"
(−002) “Normal reach: Fully automatic: Normal mode”
(-012-) “Normal reach: Fully automatic: Digest mode”
(−102−) “Normal reach: Manual: Normal mode”
(−112−) “Normal reach: Manual: Digest mode”
(−003) “Super Reach: Fully Automatic: Normal Mode”
(-013-) "Super Reach: Fully Automatic: Digest Mode"
(−103−) “Super Reach: Manual: Normal Mode”
(-113-) "Super Reach: Manual: Digest Mode"
(-004) "Premium reach: Fully automatic: Normal mode"
(−014) “Premium Reach: Fully Automatic: Digest Mode”
(-104-) "Premium reach: Manual: Normal mode"
(-114-) “Premium Reach: Manual: Digest Mode”
(−005) “Random referral mode”
(−006) “Occasion Round: Fully Automatic: Longest Mode”
(-106-) "Big hit round: Fully automatic: Shortest mode"
(−016) “Occasion Round: Round Specific: Longest Mode”
(-116-) “October Round: Round Specific: Shortest Mode”

  When the introduction mode and its implementation method (full automatic or manual and normal version or digest version) are determined in this way, it is determined whether or not the manual mode (round specific mode) is determined as shown in FIG. (S110). If it is not the manual mode (S110: NO), the process is started according to the set mode (S120). For example, if “normal reach introduction: fully automatic: normal mode (−002)” is set, processing for sequentially executing the variation pattern shown in FIG. 7 at the same time as the variation time in the actual machine is started. Even during execution of the processing in the fully automatic mode, it is determined whether or not “skip” or “stop” is instructed from the controller 50 (S130, S140). When “skip” is instructed (S130: YES), the process of the variation pattern currently being executed is terminated halfway (S150), and the process of the next variation pattern is started (S155). Thereby, even in the fully automatic mode, it is possible to change the way the variation pattern is displayed according to how the salesman explains and how the customer's interest is shown. If “stop” is commanded (S140: YES), the current introduction mode is terminated (S160), and the process returns to S10. When neither skip nor stop is instructed, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern introduction in the current introduction mode is completed (S170). If completed, return to S10, otherwise return to S130.

  On the other hand, when the manual mode is determined (S110: YES), the main control board 42 displays the number of the variation pattern (No. in the list of FIG. 6) to be displayed first in the determined introduction mode. The data is transmitted to the controller 50 (see FIG. 12, S210).

  For example, in the case of “premium reach: manual: normal mode (−014−)”, the number “91” of “per character C reach” described at the beginning of the table of FIG. Is displayed. The salesman knows from the code number “91” displayed on the display device 53 that “the change pattern of“ per character C reach ”can be introduced when the determination button is pressed now”.

  The next step of the demonstration control program is waiting for a command from the controller 50 (S220), as in S20. In this step, one of “up”, “down”, and “decision” is awaited.

  When the command from the controller 50 is “up”, the main control board 42 switches the execution target to the next variation pattern in the introduction mode (S230), and returns to S210 to transmit the number to the controller 50. , Return to standby in S220. On the other hand, when the command from the controller 50 is “down”, the main control board 42 switches the execution target to the previous variation pattern in the introduction mode (S240), and returns to S210 to assign the number to the controller 50. Return to the standby of S220.

  Here, in the present embodiment, in the case of “Premium reach: Manual: Normal mode (−014−)”, “Per character C reach (91)” → “Per character C reach” in response to pressing “Up”. Promotion pattern (92) ”→“ Per character C development reach (93) ”→“ Promotion per character C development reach (94) ”→... When up, it is configured to switch back to the first fluctuation pattern. In the case of “down”, on the contrary, the variation pattern is switched in descending order.

  In this way, the salesperson manually operates the controller 50 and presses the “OK” button after manually selecting a variation pattern to be demonstrated. As a result, step S220 of the control program proceeds to the next step, and the variation pattern to be executed is executed (S250).

  Then, while executing the manually selected variation pattern, it is determined whether or not “skip” or “stop” is instructed from the controller 50 (S270, S280). When “skip” is instructed (S270: YES), the processing of the currently executing variation pattern is terminated halfway, and the process returns to S210 (S290). As a result, the next variation pattern can be manually selected. If “stop” is commanded (S280: YES), the current introduction mode is terminated and the process returns to S10 (S300). If neither “skip” nor “stop” is instructed, the process of the variation pattern ends (S310: YES), and the process returns to S210.

  In this way, the main control board 42 receives the command signal output from the controller 50, changes the setting of the introduction mode in the main control board 42, or passes through the overall control board 43 through the sub control boards 44-. 46 is controlled. And as a result of having comprised as mentioned above, according to the portable game machine presentation apparatus 10 of this embodiment, the following operations and effects are exhibited.

  Since the wired controller 50 that gives a demonstration command is employed, the salesman can demonstrate the pachinko machine 1 by operating from a position slightly away from the housing 11 without blocking the view of the customer. Therefore, the salesman can perform the demonstration with an easy posture, and the customer can confirm the state of the game effect in the entire game board C without obstructing the view.

  Further, since the housing 11 is provided with the controller housing 61 for housing the controller 50, it is not necessary to carry the controller 50 separately during transport, and there is no problem of the controller 50 being left behind or lost. In addition, since the controller storage unit 61 is provided at the bottom of the housing 11, the controller 50 that is attached to the accessory band does not get in the way during transportation or is accidentally dropped, and the effect of preventing damage is exhibited. In addition, since the controller housing portion 61 is provided on the housing 11 side, there is no possibility that the signal line 51 of the controller 50 is pulled out when the lid 12 is removed.

  Further, in the portable gaming machine presentation device 10 of the present embodiment, the game board mounting hardware 25 and the like are installed on the peripheral wall of the housing 11 via the spacer 21 made of ABS resin, and the game board C is mounted. Since the storage space for the control board 41 etc. can be secured on the back side of the game board C when attached to the hardware 25 etc., the entire game board C can be viewed from the front, and various controls Since the board 41 and the like can be stored and concealed behind the game board C, the customer who receives the presentation is not imagely different from viewing the pachinko machine 1 installed in the hall, and does not give a sense of incongruity. .

  Further, since a sponge sheet is affixed to the back surface of the lid 12, obstacle nails, accessories, etc. on the surface of the game board C are not damaged.

  Further, in the portable gaming machine presentation device 10 of the present embodiment, a rear cover is attached to the game board C, and the main control board 42, the overall control board 43, and the sub control boards 44 to 46 are fixed to the rear cover side. Since it was comprised so that it could be accommodated in the body 11, it can be used in the state substantially the same as the mounting state in the actual machine of the pachinko machine 1. Since the main control board and the like are related to the model-specific lottery process and the execution of the effect pattern, the main control board and the like can be handled together with the game board C, thereby eliminating the difference. On the other hand, since the power supply control board 41 does not need to be replaced for each gaming machine, it is more suitable to be fixed to the housing 11 side as in this embodiment, and the gaming board C The effect of helping to effectively use the space in the housing 11 on the back side is also exhibited.

  In addition, in the portable gaming machine presentation device 10 of the present embodiment, the hardware 25 to 27 is configured to be fixed to the ABS resin spacer 21 attached to the peripheral wall of the housing 11 and so on. When it is necessary to change the mounting position of the hardware, the type of the hardware, or the like due to the change of the board, there is an effect that it is possible to cope with it by replacing the spacer. Therefore, the housing 11 can be used any number of times and is economical.

  In the portable gaming machine presentation device 10 according to the present embodiment, a plurality of introduction modes are prepared as a demonstration control program, and a mode selection or the like can be performed according to a command from the controller 50. Since the configuration is such that the normal mode in which the time is the same as the actual machine and the digest mode in which the fluctuation time of the symbol is shortened can be selected, an effective presentation to the customer can be efficiently performed.

  In addition, in the portable gaming machine presentation device 10 of the present embodiment, the jackpot round introduction mode is set, and the shortened mode in which the round digestion time is shortened can be selected. It has become possible to switch between "automatic" and "manual", and has a skip function that skips fluctuation patterns during the demonstration, making it suitable for effective presentations in a short time. Yes.

  In particular, the manual mode is convenient because it can introduce a customer's desired pattern at any time.

  Further, the demonstration control program has a function of displaying information such as the current mode setting state and variation pattern number on the display device 53 of the controller 50, so that it is introduced when the salesman makes a presentation to the customer. It is possible to easily explain what kind of pattern the pattern variation state relates to, and it is possible to explain the optimum product to the customer even if it is not an experienced salesman.

  Although one embodiment as the best mode for carrying out the invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 13, a wireless controller having an infrared transmission / reception function is adopted as the controller 150, and a casing-side infrared transmitter / receiver connected to the input / output terminal of the main control board at the lower left corner of the casing 111 A configuration including 155 can also be adopted. In this case, the storage pocket 161 of the controller 150 may be provided not on the casing 111 but on the lid 112.

  Further, the controllers 50 and 150 may be configured as electronic devices including a CPU or the like instead of a simple signal transmitter, and a memory card or the like in which a demonstration control program is written may be set on the controller side. In this case, a signal from the controller may be provided to the overall control board instead of the main control board, or may be provided to the overall control board through the main control board. In addition, as a demonstration control program, a signal that the general control board gives to the sub-control board in the actual machine may be output so that the presentation demonstration can be executed by directly inputting the signal to the sub-control board. .

  Further, the demonstration control program set on the main control board or the controller may not have a number of introduction modes for demonstration purposes.

  Further, only the manual mode may be provided.

  In addition, the controller may be provided with a liquid crystal display capable of full-color display and a device for displaying information with LEDs, not as simple as a seven-segment liquid crystal. In addition, information regarding the mode and variation pattern selected in the demonstration may be notified by voice from the speakers 31 and 32, or may be displayed on the symbol display device of the game board C. Of course, display and sound may be used together.

  Further, the controller may further include an operation switch for adjusting the volume.

It is a front view which shows the whole pachinko machine which it is going to introduce to a customer by embodiment. The portable game machine presentation apparatus of embodiment is shown, (A) is a left view, (B) is a rear view. In the portable game machine presentation device of an embodiment, it is a front view showing a state where a lid was opened (a lid is a back view). The structure of the housing | casing of the portable game machine presentation apparatus of embodiment is shown, (A) is sectional drawing, (B) is a front view of the state which opened the cover body. It is a front view which shows the use condition of the portable game machine presentation apparatus of embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the list of all the variation patterns which can be demonstrated by the control program for demonstration set in the main control board of the portable game machine presentation apparatus of embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the list | wrist of the variation pattern in the normal reach introduction mode which can be demonstrated by the control program for demonstration set to the main control board of the portable game machine presentation apparatus of embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the list | wrist of the fluctuation pattern in the super reach introduction mode which can be demonstrated by the control program for demonstration set in the main control board of the portable game machine presentation apparatus of embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the list | wrist of the fluctuation pattern in the premium reach introduction mode which can be demonstrated by the control program for demonstration set to the main control board of the portable game machine presentation apparatus of embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the control processing performed by the control program for demonstration set to the main control board of the portable game machine presentation apparatus of embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the control processing performed by the control program for demonstration set to the main control board of the portable game machine presentation apparatus of embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the control processing performed by the control program for demonstration set to the main control board of the portable game machine presentation apparatus of embodiment. In a portable game machine presentation device as a modification, it is a front view showing a state where a lid is opened (a lid is a rear view).

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine, A ... Outer frame, C ... Game board, D ... Front frame, E ... Upper ball tray, F ... Lower ball tray, G ... Ball hitting device, J ... Card unit 10 ... Portable gaming machine presentation device 11 ... Housing 12 ... Lid 13 ... Hand handle 14 ... Caster 15 ... Hand push 16 ... Buckle-shaped fastener 17 ... Opening / closing lid 18 ... Sponge sheet 21-24 ... Spacer made of ABS resin 25-27 ... Hardware for mounting game board 28 ... Presser Hardware 31, 32 ... Speaker 33 ... Power transformer 34 ... Power cord 40 ... Rear cover 41 ... Power control board 42 ... Main control board 43 ... Overall control board 44 ... Sub control board (display control board)
45 ... Sub-control board (lamp control board)
46 ... Sub-control board (voice control board)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 50 ... Controller 51 ... Signal line 61 ... Storage pocket 52 ... Operation key group 53 ... Display apparatus 111 ... Housing 112 ... Cover body 150 ... Controller 155 ...・ Infrared transmitter / receiver on the housing side 161 ・ ・ ・ Storage pocket

Claims (6)

Various control boards of the gaming machine are housed inside the housing, a game board controlled by the control board is mounted in the opening on the front surface of the housing with the game area facing forward, and the housing is covered from the front A portable presentation device for a gaming machine for demonstrating at least the display state of the symbol display device of the gaming machine at the time of gaming by covering the body in an openable and closable manner and transmitting a command to the control board A portable game machine presentation device comprising the following configuration.
(1a) A plurality of introduction modes are set for the demonstration, and the plurality of introduction modes include a “total variation introduction mode” for introducing all the variation states when winning at the start opening, and a variation state at the time of reach. “Reach introduction mode” to introduce, “Premium introduction mode” to introduce the fluctuation state in premium reach, “Random introduction mode” to introduce the fluctuation state at random, and “Big hit round introduction mode”.
(1a1) For the symbol variation state with a long variation time, such as the above reach and premium reach, the “normal mode” for displaying all progress on time and the essence by omitting a part of the symbol variation state at the time of reach It should be configured so that you can select “Digest Mode” to display only the part.
(1a2) The jackpot round introduction mode is configured to be able to select a shortened mode in which the round digestion time for the jackpot is shortened and a specific round designation mode in which a specific round is designated and reproduced.
(1a3) The symbol variation state introduction mode includes a fully automatic mode that sequentially introduces symbol variation states in accordance with a previously introduced introduction order, a specific reach pattern that is introduced in an arbitrary order, or a specified specification. The manual mode that introduces only the reach pattern is selectable.
(1b) A controller is provided that transmits a command for selecting and implementing one of the plurality of introduction modes to the control board. The portable gaming machine presentation device according to claim 1, further comprising the following configuration.
(2) As a demonstration implementation method changing means for changing the implementation method of the demonstration , the controller is concerned with at least the introduction mode in which the normal mode and the digest mode with a reduced symbol variation time are set. The normal mode and the digest mode can be selected, and the shortened mode and the specific round designation mode can be selected for the jackpot round introduction mode. The portable gaming machine presentation device according to claim 2, further comprising the following configuration.
(3) For the introduction mode in which the fully automatic mode and the manual mode are set , the controller is configured so that the fully automatic mode and the manual mode can be selected, and the symbols are displayed in the manual mode. It also has a button that serves as a manual selection means for manually specifying the contents to be displayed on the device. The portable gaming machine presentation device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising the following configuration.
(4) It is provided with content explanation means for explaining to the user information related to the content displayed on the symbol display device in the demonstration. The portable gaming machine presentation device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising the following configuration.
  (10a) The housing and the lid are configured to be detachable by a fastener, and can be separated separately by releasing the fastener so that the housing can be in a fully open state. Be configured.
  (11) A controller for transmitting the demonstration command to the control board is provided separately from the casing.
  (12) The housing or the lid includes a controller storage unit for storing the controller. 6. The portable gaming machine presentation device according to claim 5, further comprising the following configuration.
  (10b) The housing has an opening size into which the game board can be inserted from the front side, and a cushion member is lined on the back surface of the lid.
  (13a) A game board mounting hardware for detachably mounting the game board is installed on the peripheral wall of the housing.
  (13b) A spacer member is attached to the peripheral wall of the housing, and the hardware for mounting the game board is flush with the front surfaces of the hardware, and the back side of the game board when the game board is attached to the hardware And is fixed to the spacer member so that the storage space for the control board can be secured.
  (13c) A metal fitting installed on the upper peripheral wall of the housing is attached with a holding metal fitting that sandwiches the upper corner portion of the game board between the hardware and the hardware on the peripheral wall other than the upper side. The positioning is performed by fitting with a protrusion provided on the back side of the game board.
  (13d) A speaker is attached to the spacer member on the upper peripheral wall of the casing so as to be positioned on the back side of the hardware attached to the spacer member, and the spacer member on the lower peripheral wall of the casing is attached to the spacer member. A power transformer is attached, and the power cord is extended from the power transformer so that the opening / closing lid at the lower back of the housing is opened and pulled out.
  (13e) The spacer member should be provided with mounting holes that can support not only one model but also a plurality of models.