JP5712424B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a display device that overlaps a gaming area.

  Pachinko machines are known in which a game ball is fired aiming at the game area on the left side in a normal game state, and a game ball is launched aiming at the game area on the right side when a predetermined game state other than the normal game state is reached. . In this type of gaming machine, notification indicating a game area to be aimed at is performed so that the player does not mistake the game method (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below).

JP-A-5-84344

  Even in a gaming machine in which such notification is performed, there is a game machine that ends the notification in a predetermined time. In this case, a player (especially a beginner) who missed the notification may not know the game method and may not be able to play a game according to the game state.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of easily recognizing a targeted game area.

The gaming machine according to the invention of claim 1, which has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, is an area into which a game ball can enter, and the player aims to enter the game ball in the first gaming state. as an amusement area, a game ball that can enter region, and a second game region aiming the player as the game ball enters when the different second gaming state and the first game condition, at least the A display device that is provided so as to overlap the second gaming area and has a higher transparency in a non-display state in which no image is displayed than in a display state in which an image is displayed, and when in the first gaming state, The second game area is more difficult to visually recognize than the first game area because an image is displayed at a position overlapping the second game area on the display device.

According to a second aspect of the invention, in the gaming machine of claim 1, wherein the image displayed on the display device, game balls, characterized in that suggest game area should aim is the player to enter .

  In the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention, when in the first gaming state, an image is displayed at a location overlapping the second gaming area in the display device. That is, in the first gaming state, it is difficult or impossible to visually recognize the second gaming area. Therefore, the player can easily recognize that the game state (first game state) aims at the first game area.

As in the gaming machine according to the second aspect of the present invention, by suggesting the game area to be used by the image displayed on the display device, the player mistakes the game method (the game area to be aimed at is incorrect). It is possible to prevent the occurrence of the error more reliably.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is an external view (exploded view) of a front frame and a sub display device supported by the front frame. It is the sectional view on the AA line in FIG. It is the figure which showed typically the state by which the image was displayed on the part which overlaps with the 2nd game area | region in a sub display device. It is the figure which showed typically the state by which the image was displayed on the part which overlaps with the 1st game area | region in a sub display device.

  Hereinafter, embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be briefly described with reference to FIGS. The gaming machine 1 has a frame-shaped machine casing 90, and the front frame 20 is rotatably supported by the machine casing 90. A transparent plate 31 that allows the game board 10 to be visually recognized from the front side is connected to a region inside the front frame 20. The front frame 20 supports a sub-display device 30 (corresponding to the display device in the present invention), which will be described in detail later, together with the transparent plate 31 (overlaid on the transparent plate 31).

  The game board 10 is formed of a substantially square plywood and is detachably attached to the front frame 20. The game board 10 is made of a metal that guides a game ball launched by operating a launcher 94 (handle) to a game area (an area including a first game area 11 and a second game area 12 to be described in detail later). A strip-shaped guide rail 91 made of a thin plate is provided so as to have a substantially arc shape.

  The game area is provided with a winning opening through which a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out by the payout device when a winning game ball is won, such as the first starting winning opening 111, the second starting winning opening 121, and the V winning opening 122. In addition, when a game ball passes, a normal winning gate 123 (so-called through) is provided for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to open the second start winning opening 121. As will be described later, the first start winning opening 111 is a winning area that is aimed when in the first gaming state, and the second starting winning opening 121, the V winning opening 122, the normal winning gate 123, and the like are in the second gaming state. It is a winning area to aim at.

  The main display device 92 displays an identification symbol or the like for informing whether or not the jackpot is successful. The display screen of the main display device 92 is visible through the opening 13 formed in the game board 10.

  Also, the game area is provided with a plurality of game nails as obstacles that change the flow-down mode of the game balls when the game balls flowing down collide. The game ball flowing down the game area changes into various modes depending on the condition when it collides with the game nail.

  The gaming method of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is as follows. The gaming state of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment (the gaming state other than the jackpot gaming state) includes at least two gaming states, a first gaming state and a second gaming state. When in the first game state, the player plays a game in which a game ball enters the first game area 11. When in the second game state, the player plays a game in which a game ball enters the second game area 12. The first game area 11 is on the left side of the game area (game board 10), and the second game area 12 is on the right side of the game area (game board 10). Accordingly, when the player is in the first gaming state, the player relatively weakens the launching force of the game ball by the launching device 94 (launching handle) (as compared with the case where the second gaming area 12 is aimed), and the first gaming area 11 Let the game ball enter. That is, a so-called left-handed game is performed. On the other hand, when the player is in the second gaming state, the player relatively increases the firing force of the game ball by the launching device 94 (launching handle) (as compared to the case where the second gaming area 12 is aimed), and the second gaming area 12 Let the game ball enter. That is, a so-called right-handed game is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the first gaming state is a state in which the jackpot is relatively difficult to acquire, and the second gaming state is a state in which the jackpot is relatively easy to acquire. When in the first game state, the game ball is caused to enter the first game area 11 aiming at the first start winning opening 111. In the first gaming state in the present embodiment, a big win lottery is performed with a predetermined probability when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 111.

  When in the second gaming state, a game is entered in the second gaming area 12 with the aim of the second starting winning port 121, the normal winning gate 123 that triggers the opening of the second starting winning port 121, and the V winning port 122. A ball will enter. In the second gaming state according to the present embodiment, a lottery is performed as to whether or not the second start winning port 121 is opened when a game ball passes through the normal winning gate 123, and the lottery is won with a high probability. To do. Therefore, game balls frequently win the second start winning opening 121. When a game ball wins the second start winning opening 121, a big win lottery is performed with a predetermined probability. If the jackpot lottery is missed, the V prize opening 122 is opened for a certain period of time. When a game ball wins the opened V winning opening 122, it is a big hit. In this way, in the second gaming state, not only when winning the jackpot lottery triggered by the winning of the game ball at the second start winning port 121, but also when the game ball wins at the V winning port 122 A big hit. That is, it is a game mode in which it is easier to win a jackpot than in the first game state.

  Note that the game state transition is executed after the jackpot game ends. A part of the jackpot is a jackpot that shifts to the first gaming state after the jackpot game ends, and another part is a jackpot that shifts to the second gaming state after the jackpot game ends. In the big hit game, the big prize opening 93 provided in the second game area 12 is opened frequently and for a long time. Thereby, the player can acquire many game balls.

  The game area is a prize area provided in the second game area 12 such as the second start prize port 121, the normal prize gate 123, and the V prize port 122 when a game ball is made to enter the first game area 11. It is almost impossible to win a prize. Similarly, when a game ball enters the second game area 12, it is almost impossible for the game ball to win the first start winning opening 111.

  Hereinafter, the sub display device 30 provided in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. The sub display device 30 is supported inside the front frame 20 described above. The sub display device 30 is provided so as to overlap the entire game area that is visible to the player.

  The sub display device 30 in this embodiment is an illumination panel (registered trademark of Fujikura Co., Ltd.). The non-display area where no image is displayed in the illumination panel behaves as if it is a transparent board. Therefore, when the entire sub display device 30 is in the non-display state, the entire game area is visible. On the other hand, when an image is displayed on the sub display device 30, at least a portion where the image is displayed is inferior in transparency as compared to when no image is displayed. Therefore, it is more difficult (or impossible) to visually recognize the game area at the location where the image is displayed on the sub display device 30 than at the location where the image is not displayed. Note that the sub-display device 30 is not limited to the illumination panel. The non-display area where the image is not displayed may be a display device having higher transparency than the display area where the image is displayed. For example, a transmissive liquid crystal display device may be used as the sub display device 30.

  The operation of the sub display device 30 is as follows. When in the first gaming state, as shown in FIG. 4, an image P <b> 1 is displayed in a portion overlapping the second gaming area 12 in the sub display device 30. An image is not displayed in a portion overlapping the first game area 11 in the sub display device 30. Therefore, the second game area 12 overlapping the portion where the image P1 is displayed is difficult or impossible for the player to see. That is, it looks as if the second game area 12 does not exist. When the game area is visually recognized in this manner, the player is given an impression that the second game area 12 is not in use. That is, the player can recognize that it is not a so-called right-handed game aiming at the second game area 12 but a so-called left-handed game aiming at the first game area 11. As described above, the sub display device 30 functions as a member that allows the player to recognize the gaming state (guidance of the gaming method).

  The image displayed on the sub display device 30 is desirably an image that suggests a game area to be used or assists decoration or game in the first game state. Examples of the image that suggests the game area to be used include an image that displays that a left-handed game should be played at this time, or an arrow that indicates the first game area 11. In this way, it is possible to more reliably prevent a target game area from being wrong. As an image for assisting the decoration and game, an image as if the decoration of the front frame 20 was expanded integrally with the front frame 20, and a determination as to whether the game ball won the first start winning opening 111 or not An image that suggests the possibility that the result is a big hit, an image that assists the effect executed on the main display device 92 (an effect with a story is executed on the main display device 92, and the sub-display device 30 displays the story. Can be exemplified as an example in which the elapsed time is displayed. As described above, the sub display device 30 is used as a member (an effect member in the first game state) that suggests a game area to be used, functions as a member that expands the decoration of the front frame 20, or performs an effect related to the game. It can also function.

  In the first game state, the image need not always be displayed, and may be in a non-display state. However, when the first gaming state is started after the big hit game is finished, an image may be displayed at a position overlapping the second gaming area 12 in the sub display device 30. In this way, after the jackpot game is over, it is possible to prevent the player from wondering whether to play a so-called left-handed game or a right-handed game (incorrect game method). It becomes possible.

  Further, the image may be displayed only on a part without displaying the image on the entire portion overlapping the second game area 12. For example, by displaying an image that covers the second start winning port 121 and the V winning port 122 provided in the second game area 12, the player is notified that it is not time to aim at these winning ports. May be. Further, the second gaming area 12 in the present embodiment is provided with a panel 126 (notification means for indicating that it is in the second gaming state) that is turned on in the second gaming state. In some cases, an image that covers the panel 126 may be displayed on the sub display device 30 to notify the player that the player is not in the second gaming state.

  On the other hand, when in the second gaming state, as shown in FIG. 5, the image P <b> 2 is displayed in a portion overlapping the first gaming area 11 in the sub display device 30. An image is not displayed in the portion overlapping the second game area 12 in the sub display device 30. Therefore, it is difficult or impossible for the player to visually recognize the first game area 11 that overlaps the portion where the image P2 is displayed. That is, it looks as if the first game area 11 does not exist. When the game area is visually recognized in this way, the player is given an impression that the first game area 11 is not in use. That is, the player can recognize that it is not the so-called left-handed game aiming at the first game area 11 but the so-called right-handed game aiming at the second game area 12.

  Even in this case, it is desirable that the image displayed on the sub display device 30 is an image that suggests a game area to be used or assists decoration or game in the second game state. Examples of the image suggesting the game area to be used include an image that displays that a right-handed game should be played at the present time or an arrow that points to the second game area 12. As an image for assisting the decoration and game, an image as if the decoration of the front frame 20 was expanded integrally with the front frame 20, and whether or not the game ball was won at the second start winning opening 121 An image that suggests the possibility that the result is a big hit, an image that assists the effect executed on the main display device 92 (an effect with a story is executed on the main display device 92, and the sub-display device 30 displays the story. Can be exemplified as an example in which the elapsed time is displayed. As described above, the sub display device 30 is used as a member (an effect member in the second game state) that suggests a game area to be used, functions as a member that expands the decoration of the front frame 20, or performs an effect related to the game. It can also function.

  In the second gaming state, the image need not always be displayed, and may be in a non-display state. However, when the second gaming state is started after the big hit game is finished, an image may be displayed at a location overlapping the first gaming area 11 in the sub display device 30. In this way, after the jackpot game is over, it is possible to prevent the player from wondering whether to play a so-called left-handed game or a right-handed game (incorrect game method). It becomes possible.

  Further, the image may be displayed only on a part without displaying the image on the entire portion overlapping the first game area 11. For example, by displaying an image that covers the first start winning opening 111 provided in the first game area 11, the player may be notified that it is not time to aim at the winning opening.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention.

  In the above embodiment, an image is displayed in a portion overlapping the second game area 12 in the secondary display device 30 in the first game state, and overlaps the first game area 11 in the secondary display device 30 in the second game state. Although it has been described that an image is displayed in a portion, a game area that is not used may be covered with an image only in one of the game states. The fact that the first gaming state is a normal gaming state and the second gaming state is a special gaming state in which it is easy to win a jackpot, the player usually starts playing in the first gaming state. That is, since it is normal to start the game in a state where the first game area 11 can be visually recognized, an image covering the second game area 12 is displayed during the first game state, and the second game state is entered. When the image is not displayed at this time (the entire game area can be visually recognized), the player can recognize that the game state using the second game area 12 has been entered. In this case, the secondary display device 30 may overlap only with the second game area 12.

  The first gaming state and the second gaming state described above are merely examples. The technical idea of the present invention can be applied to any gaming machine in which a plurality of gaming states using different gaming areas (the contents of which are not questioned) are set. In addition, a configuration in which game areas other than the first game area 11 and the second game area 12 (three or more game areas) are set, and game states other than the first game state and the second game state (three or more game areas). The same technical idea can be applied to a configuration in which (game state) is set.

  Further, the display device provided so as to overlap the game area has been described as the secondary display device 30, but this is merely a form for distinguishing from the main display device 92. A display device other than the display device provided so as to overlap the game area may not be provided (the main display device 92 is not provided in the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment and each modification).

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, it has been described that an image that overlaps each game area is displayed by controlling the display area of one sub display device 30, but a plurality of sub display devices are overlapped so as to overlap each game area. May be provided. In this case, lighting control of each of the plurality of sub display devices may be performed according to the gaming state.

1 gaming machine 10 gaming board 11 first gaming area 12 second gaming area 20 front frame 30 secondary display devices P1, P2 image

Claims (2)

A first game area in which a game ball can enter, and the player aims to enter the game ball when in the first game state;
A second game area in which a game ball can be entered so that the game ball may enter when the second game state is different from the first game state;
A display device that is provided so as to overlap at least the second gaming area and has higher transparency than a display state in which an image is displayed in a non-display state in which no image is displayed;
With
When in the first gaming state, an image is displayed at a location overlapping the second gaming area on the display device, so that the second gaming area is more difficult to see than the first gaming area. A gaming machine. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein an image displayed on the display device suggests a gaming area that the player should aim at so that a gaming ball enters .

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