JP6831580B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

In a pachinko machine, which is a typical game machine, a frame-shaped decorative body is provided in a game area defined on the board surface of the game board in the machine, and a liquid crystal type or a drum type is provided through an opening of the frame-shaped decorative body. A symbol display device such as a symbol display device such as a symbol display device is used to perform various game effects such as a symbol variation game and a reach effect. Further, below the frame-shaped decorative body, a start winning device for starting a game effect on the symbol display device by winning a pachinko ball, which is a game ball, and a special winning device for opening a special winning opening at the time of a big hit are provided. ing.

In this pachinko machine, when a pachinko ball launched into the game area flows down by its own weight while bouncing off due to contact with a game nail or the like provided in the game area, and wins a prize in the start winning device in the process of flowing down the game area. , A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out, and a game effect such as a symbol variation game is executed. Then, when a big hit occurs due to the symbols stopping in a predetermined combination, the special winning opening is opened in the special winning device, the pachinko ball is given an opportunity to win the special winning opening, and the player wins the winning ball. Will be possible.

In such a pachinko machine, a symbol variation game, a reach effect, and the like are performed by a symbol display device. In addition, a cover member with a design that serves as a motif of the game machine, a lighting device having an LED, etc. are arranged on the game board or a decorative body, and the lighting device is used according to a symbol variation game or reach effect by the symbol display device. The effect of the effect is improved by lighting and blinking. Furthermore, we also know pachinko machines that improve the visual effect by providing a movable body that performs a predetermined operation on a decorative body or the like and operating the movable body in accordance with a symbol variation game or reach effect by a symbol display device. Has been done. In addition, a pachinko machine has also been proposed that improves the visual effect by using 3D glasses for displaying a three-dimensional image.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-115470

In the pachinko machine using the above-mentioned 3D glasses, the 3D glasses are attached to the sand, which is a game machine equipment device. Before or during the game, the player removes the 3D glasses from the sand by his / her own hands and puts on the removed 3D glasses. This eyeglass wearing operation reduces the convenience of the player. Therefore, in addition to improving the effect of the 3D glasses, it is required to improve the convenience of the player.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the effect of production and the convenience of a player.

The game machine that solves the above problems is derived from a game machine main body having a game board, 3D glasses used by a player who sees the game board, a moving mechanism for moving the 3D glasses, and the game machine main body. The 3D glasses include an extension portion that extends toward the player looking at the game board and hides at least a part of the side surface of the player's face so that the player can see the game board. , The stretched portion is provided .

The game machine may be provided with a control device that controls the movement mechanism according to the 3D effect related to the game.

Regarding the game machine, the moving mechanism is a mechanism for moving the 3D glasses to a predetermined effect position and a predetermined storage position, and the control device moves the 3D glasses to the predetermined effect when performing the 3D effect related to the game. The movement mechanism is controlled so as to move to a predetermined effect position, and when the 3D effect related to the game is not performed, the movement mechanism is controlled to move the 3D glasses to the predetermined storage position. May be good.

Regarding the game machine, the stretched portion extends from the upper side of the game machine main body to hide the upper surface of the player's head, and the 3D glasses are the upper portion of the player's head in the stretched portion and the game. It may be provided between the board and the board.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the effect of production and the convenience of the player.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine (an example of a game machine) which concerns on embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the pachinko machine which concerns on embodiment. It is a side view which shows the frame body and the extension part which concerns on embodiment. It is a side view which shows the pachinko machine and the player which concerns on embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the pachinko machine and the player which concerns on embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the inside of the extended part which concerns on embodiment from below. It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine in the state of appearance of 3D glasses which concerns on embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the 3D glasses apparatus which concerns on embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical connection between the control device which concerns on embodiment, and each other part. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of 3D glasses movement processing which concerns on embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of 3D glasses standby processing which concerns on embodiment.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. As the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a pachinko machine that plays a game using a pachinko ball as the gaming ball will be described as an example. Further, in the following explanation, "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", and "bottom" are used when the pachinko machine is viewed from the player side unless otherwise specified. It indicates each direction.

(Basic configuration)
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment includes a frame body 20, a display device 30, a control device 40, and a game board 50. The frame body 20 is an example of the main body (game machine main body) of the pachinko machine 10.

As shown in FIG. 3, the frame body 20 is composed of an outer frame 21, an inner frame 22, and a front frame 23. The outer frame 21 is formed in a rectangular frame shape that opens in the front-rear direction, and is provided as a fixed frame in a vertical position on an installation frame base (not shown) of a game store. Further, the middle frame 22 is assembled to the front side of the opening of the outer frame 21 so as to be openable and detachable, and is provided as a main body frame for holding the game board 50 detachably. The front frame 23 is assembled on the front side of the middle frame 22 so as to be openable and closable, and is provided as a frame provided with a glass plate that protects the inside of the machine. The front frame 23 is formed in a flip-up manner so as to open upward using a damper or the like.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, an extension portion 61 is provided on the upper portion of the front frame 23. The extending portion 61 extends from the upper side and both sides (left side and right side) of the front frame 23 toward the player side (see FIGS. 4 and 5) so that the player can see the game board 50 and the player's face. It is formed to cover and hide both sides of the head and the upper surface of the head. The extended portion 61 has a ceiling wall 61a and a pair of side walls 61b, and is formed so as to surround both side surfaces of the player's face and the upper surface of the head by the ceiling wall 61a and the pair of side walls 61b. .. As a result, the player can concentrate on the game without worrying about the eyes of others such as the clerk and the customer. The extending portion 61 is fixed to the front frame 23, and when the front frame 23 rotates upward and opens, it moves upward together with the front frame 23.

Usually, a player who plays a game sits on a chair and plays a game while looking at the game board 50 (see FIGS. 4 and 5). For example, in the design of the extension portion 61, the distance between the player sitting on the chair and the pachinko machine 10, the basic posture of the player, the standard body shapes of men and women, and the like are taken into consideration, and the extension portion 61 is at least a game. It is designed to hide part of the side of a person's face. At this time, it is preferable to hide the portion including the player's eyes as a part of the side surface of the player's face. The distance from the front surface of the pachinko machine 10 to the central axis of the chair support varies depending on the space and layout of the amusement store, but as an example, it is often in the range of 400 to 600 mm.

At least a part of the stretched portion 61 is formed of a translucent material (translucent material). For example, a part of the stretched portion 61 on the front frame 23 side, that is, in front of the pair of side walls 61b. A part of the frame 23 side is formed of a translucent material. As a result, a person other than the player such as a clerk or a customer can visually recognize the game board 50, so that fraudulent acts such as goto acts can be suppressed, and the player can play the game normally. It can be easily confirmed whether or not it is. As the translucent material, for example, a transparent material, a translucent material, or the like can be used.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, a display portion 62 is provided on the upper surface of the stretched portion 61. The display unit 62 is located higher than the game board 50 and is located above the player's head in the extension unit 61. The display unit 62 is formed so that a plurality of words can be highlighted by, for example, a lamp such as an LED (light emitting diode), and is in a lighting state indicating the words “playing” or “calling” (FIG. 2 and FIG. (See FIG. 5), or the lights are turned off without showing those words (see FIG. 1). The display unit 62 lights up in blue during the game and turns on in red during the call, for example. “Playing” means that the player is playing a game, and “calling” means that the player is calling a clerk or the like by pressing the call button 62a (see FIG. 2). Indicates that it is in the middle. Therefore, a person other than the player, such as a clerk or a customer, can know that the player is playing or calling. As the display unit 62, for example, a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, or the like can be used in addition to the above-mentioned lamp.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, an upper ball tray 63 for storing pachinko balls is assembled in the lower left portion of the front frame 23. Further, below the upper ball saucer 63 in the front frame 23, a lower ball saucer 64 for storing pachinko balls is assembled. At the lower right of the front frame 23, an operation handle 65 for operating the hitting ball launching device (not shown) arranged in the middle frame 22 is provided. The operation handle 65 includes an operation lever 65a urged counterclockwise, and the player rotates the operation lever 65a clockwise to operate the hitting ball launching device and pachinko stored in the upper ball saucer 63. The ball is supposed to be fired. The hitting ball launching device is configured so that the strength of the hitting force of the pachinko ball changes according to the amount of rotation of the operating lever 65a.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a lamp device 66 having a light emitting body such as an LED is provided on the peripheral edge of the front frame 23. Further, on the upper portion of the front frame 23, both side surfaces of the extension portion 61, and the rear side of the upper surface (the rear side of the pair of side walls 61b and the ceiling wall 61a), a plurality of speakers 67 for outputting sounds such as voice and sound effects It is provided. As a result, the lamp device 66 lights up and blinks, and each speaker 67 emits a sound, so that light is matched to various display effects (for example, a symbol variation game, a reach effect, etc.) performed by the display device 30. And sound production is performed.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 6, a projector 68 is provided at the lower center of the front frame 23. The projector 68 projects an image (image) on the inner surface (see FIG. 6) of the stretched portion 61. For example, an image is projected on the inner surface of the extension portion 61 by the projector 68 in accordance with various effects such as a display effect performed by the display device 30, and a visual effect is performed for the player. At this time, since the image is projected on the entire inner surface of the extending portion 61, the player feels as if he / she is surrounded by the image. As the projector 68, for example, a projector or the like can be used.

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 6, a blower 69 is provided inside the stretched portion 61. The blower 69 is formed so as to send wind toward the player sitting on the chair, and is arranged above the player's head in the extension portion 61. The air volume (wind strength) of the blower 69 is changed according to various effects such as a display effect (for example, a display effect in which cherry blossoms are scattered) performed by the display device 30. As a result, the amount of wind corresponding to the various effects is sent to the player, and the player is given a sensational effect. As the blower 69, for example, a blower having blades, a motor, or the like can be used.

As shown in FIGS. 4 to 7, a 3D eyeglass device 70 is provided inside the stretched portion 61. The 3D glasses device 70 includes 3D glasses 71 and a moving mechanism 72 (see FIG. 4). As a result, the player can see the 3D image (3D image) in the display effect performed by the display device 30 through the 3D glasses 71.

The 3D glasses 71 are three-dimensional glasses used by a player sitting on a chair to view a 3D image displayed by the display device 30. The 3D glasses 71 are stored inside the extension portion 61, that is, in a storage chamber 61c located above the player's head in the extension portion 61 (see FIG. 6). The 3D glasses 71 appear by moving downward by the moving mechanism 72 according to the 3D display effect (see FIGS. 4, 5 and 7) and move upward according to the end of the 3D display effect. And returns to the inside of the stretched portion 61 (see FIG. 6). The 3D glasses 71 are formed in a structure that allows a person who normally wears glasses to use the 3D glasses 71 as it is without any trouble.

As shown in FIG. 8, the moving mechanism 72 has a pair of support plates 72a, a ball screw 72b, a guide pole 72c, a motor 72d, and a plurality of sensors 72e, 72f, 72g. The moving mechanism 72 is built in the extending portion 61 like the 3D glasses 71.

The pair of support plates 72a are attached to the 3D glasses 71 so as to support the 3D glasses 71 from both sides. When the 3D glasses 71 are located in the storage chamber 61c, these support plates 72a are stored inside the extension portion 61 and are exposed in response to the appearance of the above-mentioned 3D glasses 71. The ball screw 72b is vertically provided in one side wall 61b of the stretched portion 61. The guide pole 72c is vertically provided in the other side wall 61b (the side wall 61b opposite to the ball screw 72b) of the extending portion 61. A pair of support plates 72a are bridged and connected to the ball screw 72b and the guide pole 72c together with the 3D glasses 71, and the pair of support plates 72a are formed to move in the vertical direction together with the 3D glasses 71 by the rotation of the ball screw 72b. ing. The motor 72d is a drive source for rotating the ball screw 72b, and is connected to the ball screw 72b via various gears and the like.

The upper sensor 72e, the middle sensor 72f, and the lower sensor 72g are provided in this order from top to bottom along the extending direction of the ball screw 72b. The upper sensor 72e is arranged so as to detect the support plate 72a and turn it on (ON state) when the 3D glasses 71 are in the upper height position (upper position). Further, the middle sensor 72f is arranged so as to detect the support plate 72a and turn on when the 3D glasses 71 are in the middle height position (middle position). The lower sensor 72g is arranged so as to detect the support plate 72a and turn on when the 3D glasses 71 are in the lower height position (lower position). The upper position is the movement upper limit position (predetermined storage position) of the 3D glasses 71, the middle position is the reference use position (predetermined effect position) of the 3D glasses 71, and the lower position is the movement lower limit position of the 3D glasses 71. .. As the sensors 72e, 72f, and 72g, for example, a transmission type sensor, a reflection type sensor, or the like can be used.

Returning to FIG. 1, the display device 30 can variablely display a plurality of types of symbols in 3D (three-dimensional) (can display a 3D image or the like), and the display device 30 can display a plurality of types of symbols on the back side of the game board 50 assembled to the middle frame 22. It is arranged on the (back side). The game board 50 is configured so that the display device 30 can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko machine 10. As the display device 30, a liquid crystal display in which a liquid crystal panel capable of displaying various symbols is housed in a storage case is adopted, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a drum type display device, a dot matrix type display device, or the like is adopted. It is possible to adopt various display devices capable of stopping and variable display of various symbols.

The control device 40 controls each part such as the display unit 62, the lamp device 66, the speaker 67, the projector 68, the blower 69, and the 3D glasses device 70 in addition to the display device 30, and is located on the back side of the game board 50. It is arranged. The control device 40 performs various display effect processing and effect processing by light or sound according to the display effect. The control device 40 employs a circuit having a CPU (central processing unit), a memory, and the like, but the control device 40 is not limited to this.

As shown in FIG. 9, the motor 72d, the upper sensor 72e, the middle sensor 72f, and the lower sensor 72g are electrically connected to the control device 40, and the upper button 41 and the lower button 42 are electrically connected to the control device 40. Has been done. The control device 40 controls the motor 72d based on the input signals from the upper button 41 and the lower button 42 and the detection signals from the sensors 72e, 72f, and 72g. As shown in FIG. 2, the upper button 41 and the lower button 42 are provided around the projector 68 in the front frame 23, on the left side as an example.

Here, when the upper button 41 is pressed by the player, the control device 40 controls the motor 72d so as to raise the 3D glasses 71. Further, when the lower button 42 is pressed by the player, the control device 40 controls the motor 72d so as to lower the 3D glasses 71. For example, when lowering the 3D glasses 71, the motor 72d is rotated forward, and when raising the 3D glasses 71, the motor 72d is rotated in the reverse direction. When the sensors 72e, 72f, and 72g are turned on, the control device 40 stops the rotation of the motor 72d and stops the ascending or descending of the 3D glasses 71.

Returning to FIG. 1, the game board 50 has a flat transparent plate (game area forming member) or the like in which a light-transmitting synthetic resin material such as acrylic or polycarbonate is formed in a substantially rectangular shape having a predetermined plate thickness. It functions as a game board unit. The transparent plate is not limited to a flat transparent plate, and may be, for example, a non-light-transmitting plate member such as a veneer material or a synthetic resin material having a decorative sticker or the like attached to the surface.

An inner rail 50a and an outer rail 50b are provided on the front surface (board surface) of the game board 50 in a semicircular shape (see FIG. 1). The inner rail 50a defines a game area R1 in which the pachinko ball can flow down together with the outer surface of the frame-shaped decorative body (not shown). The inner rail 50a and the outer rail 50b are formed so as to define a launch passage through which one pachinko ball can pass on the left side of the board surface and to face the open end (launch port) of the launch passage on the upper left side of the board surface. .. As a result, the pachinko ball launched from the hit ball launcher is guided by the inner rail 50a and the outer rail 50b, passes through the launch passage, and is launched from the open end of the launch passage to the upper part of the game area R1. When the player adjusts the amount of rotation of the operation lever 65a, the so-called "left-handed" in which the pachinko ball flows down on the left side of the game area R1 and the so-called "right-handed" in which the pachinko ball flows down on the right side of the game area R1. "Is divided.

A large number of game nails and rotation guide members (none of which are shown) are provided in the game area R1 of the game board 50. These game nails and rotation guide members are provided so that the flow direction of the pachinko ball changes irregularly upon contact with the pachinko ball. The rotation guide member (for example, a wind turbine) is rotatably provided so as to rotate with the contact of the pachinko ball flowing down the game area R1. Further, an out port (not shown) that opens into the game area R1 is formed at the lowermost position of the game area R1, and a pachinko ball that is launched into the game area R1 and enters the out port is outside the machine. It is configured to be discharged.

Further, in the game area R1 of the game board 50, a start winning part (not shown) in which a pachinko ball flowing down the game area R1 can win a prize is positioned above the out opening. When a pachinko ball wins a prize at the start winning opening of the start winning section, a predetermined number of pachinko balls are paid out as prize balls to the upper ball saucer 63 and the lower ball saucer 64, and various effects such as a symbol variation game are displayed on the display device 30. It will be started.

(3D glasses movement processing and 3D glasses standby processing)
Next, the 3D glasses moving process and the 3D glasses standby process performed by the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11. The process shown in FIG. 10 is the 3D glasses movement process at the time of the 3D display effect, and the process shown in FIG. 11 is the 3D glasses standby process at the normal time (when other than the 3D display effect). Normally, the height position of the 3D glasses 71 is constantly monitored, and the 3D glasses 71 are basically controlled to stand by at the upper position (predetermined storage position).

The 3D glasses movement process is executed according to the 3D display effect, for example, prior to the start of the 3D display effect, or at the same time as or after the start of the 3D display effect. This varies depending on the type of image used for the 3D display effect. Various types of images include, for example, an image in which all of the images are 3D images and an image in which a part of the images is 3D images (for example, an image in which a 2D image is switched to a 3D image in the middle of the image). is there.

As shown in FIG. 10, in the 3D glasses moving process, in step S1, the control device 40 determines whether or not the 3D glasses 71 is in the upper position, and waits for the 3D glasses 71 to be in the upper position (step). NO of S1). When it is determined that the 3D glasses 71 are in the upper position (YES in step S1), the 3D glasses 71 are automatically lowered by the moving mechanism 72 in step S2 (automatic movement).

In step S3, it is determined whether or not there is an input by the upper button 41, that is, an upper button input. If it is determined that there is no upper button input (NO in step S3), in step S4, it is determined whether or not there is an input by the lower button 42, that is, a lower button input. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is an upper button input (YES in step S3), in step S5, the 3D glasses 71 are raised at double speed by the moving mechanism 72, and the process proceeds to step S7. If it is determined that there is a lower button input (YES in step S4), in step S6, the 3D glasses 71 descend at double speed by the moving mechanism 72, and the process proceeds to step S7. If it is determined that there is no lower button input (NO in step S4), the process proceeds to step S7 as it is. The above-mentioned double speed is a speed that is double the speed when the 3D glasses 71 automatically move without inputting the upper button or the lower button.

In step S7, it is determined whether or not the 3D glasses 71 are in the upper position. If it is determined that the 3D glasses 71 are not in the upper position (NO in step S7), it is determined in step S8 whether or not the 3D glasses 71 are in the middle position. If it is determined that the 3D glasses 71 are not in the middle position (NO in step S8), it is determined in step S9 whether or not the 3D glasses 71 are in the lower position. When it is determined that the 3D glasses 71 are in the upper position, the middle position, or the lower position (YES in steps S7, S8, or S9), the movement of the 3D glasses 71 by the moving mechanism 72 is stopped, and the process returns to step S3. If it is determined that the 3D glasses 71 are not in the lower position (NO in step S9), the process returns to step S3.

Such 3D glasses movement processing is executed according to the 3D display effect. Normally, the 3D glasses 71 are stored in the storage chamber 61c of the extending portion 61 and are in the upper position. Therefore, when the 3D glasses moving process is executed, the 3D glasses 71 are automatically lowered by the moving mechanism 72 (step S1 and). See S2). At this time, when the lower button 42 is pressed by the player, the lowering speed of the 3D glasses 71 is doubled during the pressing (see steps S4 and S6). If the lower button 42 is not pressed by the player, the descending speed of the 3D glasses 71 is not changed. The 3D glasses 71 continue to descend by the moving mechanism 72, reach the middle position, and stop (see steps S8 and S10). In this state, the player views the 3D image displayed by the display device 30 through the 3D glasses 71. At this time, the player presses the upper button 41 or the lower button 42, for example, when the height position of the 3D glasses 71 does not match itself and it is difficult to see the 3D image through the 3D glasses 71. Adjust the height position of the 3D glasses 71 (see steps S3 to S6). The 3D glasses 71 rises or falls only while the upper button 41 or the lower button 42 is pressed. As a result, the player can adjust the 3D glasses 71 to a desired height position. When the 3D display effect is completed, the 3D glasses movement process during the 3D display effect is stopped, and then the normal 3D glasses standby process is executed.

As shown in FIG. 11, in the 3D glasses standby process, in step S11, the control device 40 determines whether or not the 3D glasses 71 are in the upper position. If it is determined that the 3D glasses 71 are not in the upper position (NO in step S11), it is determined in step S12 whether or not there is a timer set. If it is determined that there is no timer set (NO in step S12), a timer (for example, a 10-second timer) is set in step S13, and the process proceeds to step S14. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is a timer set (YES in step S12), the process proceeds to step S14 as it is.

In step S14, the 3D glasses 71 are automatically raised by the moving mechanism 72 (automatic movement). In step S15, it is determined whether or not there is an input by the upper button 41, that is, an upper button input. When it is determined that there is an upper button input (YES in step S15), in step S16, the 3D glasses 71 are raised at double speed by the moving mechanism 72, and the process proceeds to step S17. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no upper button input (NO in step S15), the process proceeds to step S17 as it is.

In step S17, it is determined whether or not the timer has elapsed for 10 seconds. When it is determined that the timer has elapsed for 10 seconds (YES in step S17), error processing is executed in step S18, the timer is reset in step S19, and the processing returns to step S11. On the other hand, if it is determined that the timer has not elapsed for 10 seconds (NO in step S17), the process returns to step S11 as it is. If it is determined in step S11 that the 3D glasses 71 are in the upper position (YES in step S11), in step S20, the movement of the 3D glasses 71 by the moving mechanism 72 is stopped, and the process returns to step S11.

Such 3D glasses standby processing is executed at the normal time (at a time other than the time of 3D display effect). That is, when the 3D glasses movement process is stopped according to the end of the 3D display effect, the 3D glasses standby process is executed accordingly. Then, the execution of the 3D glasses standby process is continued until the next 3D display effect. At the end of the 3D display effect, the 3D glasses 71 are not in the upper position, and the timer is not set. Therefore, when the above-mentioned 3D glasses standby process is executed, a timer is set (see step S13), and the 3D glasses 71 is automatically raised by the moving mechanism 72 (see step S14). At this time, when the upper button 41 is pressed by the player, the ascending speed of the 3D glasses 71 is doubled during the pressing (see steps S15 and S16). If the upper button 41 is not pressed by the player, the ascending speed of the 3D glasses 71 is not changed. The 3D glasses 71 continue to rise by the moving mechanism 72, reach the upper position, and stop (see steps S11 and S20). However, if the 3D glasses 71 does not reach the upper position while the timer has elapsed for 10 seconds, it is determined that some abnormality has occurred in the moving mechanism 72 or the like, and error processing is executed (steps S17 and S18). reference). In this error processing, for example, notification processing is executed by displaying an error on the display unit 62, lighting a patrol lamp, or the like, and movement of the 3D glasses 71 by the moving mechanism 72 is prohibited.

(Player concentration of games)
In the above-mentioned pachinko machine 10, the player plays a game, and as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the space from the front surface of the game board 50 to the upper surface of the player's head and the periphery of both side surfaces of the face is extended. Surrounded by 61. This space becomes the space of the individual player, and the player can feel the space like a private room. Usually, a player who cares about the line of sight of another person such as a clerk or a customer may become too concerned about the line of sight of another person during the game and may not be able to concentrate on the game. Although the effect of the effect is reduced due to this decrease in concentration, in the present embodiment, since the player is surrounded by the extension portion 61 as described above, the player does not care about the line of sight of another person and concentrates on the game. can do. As a result, the player's concentration on the game is improved, so that the effect of the effect can be improved.

(Game production)
Further, during the game, the projector 68 and the blower 69 are controlled by the control device 40 in response to various effects such as a display effect (for example, a display effect in which cherry blossoms are scattered) performed by the display device 30. For example, the image is projected by the projector 68 on the entire inner surface of the extension portion 61 according to various effects, and the air volume of the blower 69 is changed according to the various effects to send the wind from the blower 69 toward the player. Be done. As a result, a visual effect and a sensational effect are performed, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced and the effect of the effect can be further improved. Further, during the game, each speaker 67 is also controlled by the control device 40, and sound is output from each speaker 67. These speakers 67 are provided in the extension portion 61 in addition to the front frame 23, and since a plurality of speakers 67 exist so as to surround the player, it is possible to realize 3D sound (stereophonic sound). .. As a result, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game and further improve the effect of the production.

In addition, the display device 30 may display a 3D image as a display effect. In this case, the 3D glasses 71 are automatically moved to the middle position by the moving mechanism 72 according to the display of the 3D image, and are located between the player and the display device 30 (see FIGS. 4 and 5). .. At this time, the height position of the 3D glasses 71 can be changed by the player. For example, the player operates the upper button 41 or the lower button 42 to adjust the height position of the 3D glasses 71 to a desired position where the 3D image can be easily seen. This makes it possible for the player to comfortably view the 3D image, and in this state, a visual effect that makes the player feel the depth and pop-out (three-dimensional effect) of the 3D image is performed, so that the interest of the game can be enjoyed. It can be enhanced and the effect of production can be further improved. Further, since it is not necessary for the player to wear the 3D glasses 71 before or during the game, the convenience of the player can be improved. It should be noted that the 3D glasses 71 allow a player wearing glasses for visual acuity correction to view the 3D image as it is.

(Notification during game)
In the pachinko machine 10 described above, the display unit 62 is provided on the upper surface of the extension unit 61, and the display unit 62 is controlled by the control device 40. During the game, "during the game" is displayed by the display unit 62 as a word indicating that the player is playing the game according to the control by the control device 40 (see FIG. 2). For example, "in game" is displayed according to the start of the game (launching a pachinko ball, winning or discharging, etc.). As a result, a person other than the player, such as a clerk or a customer, can easily grasp that the player is playing. Normally, a person other than the player moves to the vicinity of the pachinko machine 10 to be confirmed and plays the game in order to confirm that the player is playing, that is, to visually recognize the game board 50 and the player's hand. It is necessary to perform a confirmation operation to visually check the board 50, the player's hand, etc., but in the present embodiment, since "during the game" is displayed as described above, it is not necessary to perform the confirmation operation. It is possible to improve the convenience of people other than the person.

(Notification during ringing)
Further, in the above-mentioned pachinko machine 10, when the call button 62a is pressed by the player, "calling" is displayed by the display unit 62 as a word indicating that the player is calling the clerk (FIG. FIG. 5). As a result, a person other than the player, such as a clerk or a customer, can easily grasp that the player is calling the clerk. Normally, it is difficult for a person other than the player to grasp whether or not the player is calling, but in the present embodiment, since "calling" is displayed as described above, the player calls. Since it becomes possible to easily grasp what is inside, it is possible to improve the convenience of a person other than the player.

As described above, according to the above-described embodiment, the frame body 20 as the main body of the game machine is extended toward the player side so that the player can see the game board 50 at least on the side surface of the player's face. An extension portion 61 that hides a part thereof is provided. As a result, a part of the player's face is hidden, the degree to which the player cares about the eyes of other people such as the clerk and the customer is reduced, and the player's concentration on the game is improved, so that the effect of the effect is improved. Can be done.

Further, since the extending portion 61 extends from both sides of the frame body 20 to hide both side surfaces of the player's face and the upper surface of the head, the player's concentration on the game is further improved, and the effect of the effect is further improved. Can be made to.

Further, since at least a part of the stretched portion 61 is formed of a translucent material, a person other than the player such as a clerk or a customer can see the game board 50. For example, since a part of the stretched portion 61 on the frame 20 side is made of a translucent material, a person other than the player such as a clerk or a customer can visually recognize the game board 50. , It is possible to suppress fraudulent acts such as goto acts, and it is possible to easily confirm whether or not the player is playing the game normally.

Further, since the projector 68 that projects onto the stretched portion 61 is provided on the frame body 20, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game and further improve the effect of the effect. Further, since the speaker 67 that emits sound is provided in the extension portion 61, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game and further improve the effect of the effect.

Further, according to the above-described embodiment, the display unit 62 is provided at a position higher than the game board 50. As a result, the display unit 62 makes it possible for a person other than the player, such as a clerk or a customer, to visually recognize the information. For example, since the display unit 62 indicates that the player is playing or calling as information, a person other than the player, such as a clerk or a customer, can easily grasp that the player is playing or calling. Therefore, the convenience of a person other than the player can be improved.

Further, since the display unit 62 is provided in the extension unit 61, for example, the upper portion of the player's head in the extension unit 61, the display unit 62 can be reliably provided at a position higher than the game board 50. As a result, the display unit 62 makes it possible for a person other than the player to visually recognize the information, so that the convenience of the person other than the player can be surely improved.

Further, according to the above-described embodiment, the 3D glasses 71 used by the player who sees the game board 50 and the moving mechanism 72 for moving the 3D glasses 71 are provided. As a result, the player can view the 3D image using the 3D glasses 71 without wearing the 3D glasses 71, so that the effect and the convenience of the player can be improved. ..

Further, a control device 40 for controlling the moving mechanism 72 according to the 3D effect related to the game is provided. As a result, the 3D glasses 71 can be automatically moved at the timing of performing the 3D effect that requires the 3D glasses 71, so that the convenience of the player can be further improved. For example, the moving mechanism 72 is a mechanism for moving the 3D glasses 71 to a predetermined effect position and a predetermined storage position, and the control device 40 moves the 3D glasses 71 to a predetermined effect position when performing a 3D effect related to the game. When the moving mechanism 72 is controlled to move and the 3D effect related to the game is not performed, the moving mechanism 72 is controlled so as to move the 3D glasses 71 to a predetermined storage position. As a result, the 3D glasses 71 can be automatically moved to a predetermined position at the timing of performing the above-mentioned 3D effect, so that the convenience of the player can be further improved.

Further, the 3D glasses 71 are provided in the stretched portion 61. For example, the 3D glasses 71 are provided between the upper portion of the player's head in the extension portion 61 and the game board 50. As a result, the 3D glasses 71 can be easily positioned between the player and the game board 50, so that the convenience of the player can be surely improved. It should be noted that the 3D glasses 71 allow a player wearing glasses for visual acuity correction to view the 3D image as it is.

<Other embodiments>
In the above-described embodiment, the extension portion 61 is formed so as to hide the upper surface of the player's head and both side surfaces of the face, but the present invention is not limited to this, and at least one of the side surfaces of the player's face is formed. It may be formed so as to hide the portion, for example, it may be formed so as to hide only both sides or one side of the player's face.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, it has been illustrated that the display unit 62 and the blower 69 are provided above the player's head in the extension unit 61, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the upper portion of the extension unit 61 It may be provided at another position or on the side surface of the extending portion 61.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the projector 68 is provided at the lower center of the front frame 23, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, other positions of the front frame 23, the inner surface of the extension portion 61, etc. It may be provided in.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, it is illustrated that the call button 62a is provided around the projector 68 in the front frame 23 (as an example, the back side), but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the upper part in the front frame 23. It may be provided around the ball tray 63, around the lower ball tray 64, around the operation lever 65a, and the like.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the upper button 41 and the lower button 42 are provided around the projector 68 in the front frame 23 (on the left side as an example), but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the front frame. It may be provided around the upper ball saucer 63 in 23, around the lower ball saucer 64, around the operation lever 65a, and the like.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the ball screw mechanism using the motor 72d as the moving mechanism 72 has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the motor 72d is not required and the 3D glasses 71 are moved up and down by human power of a player or the like. A mechanism that moves the ball in a direction and positions it at a desired height position may be used.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the height position of the 3D glasses 71 is appropriately adjusted according to the input operation of the player with respect to the upper button 41 and the lower button 42, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example. , The height position of the 3D glasses 71 once adjusted by the player is stored in the storage unit of the control device 40, and the height position stored in the storage unit (unique to the player) in the subsequent movement during the 3D display effect. The 3D glasses 71 may be automatically moved to the height position). In this case, the player only has to adjust the height position of the 3D glasses 71 once, and the convenience of the player can be further improved.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the 3D image displayed by the display device 30 is exemplified as a visual object to be viewed by the player using the 3D glasses 71, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the 3D glasses 71. Various pictures (characters as an example), characters, patterns, patterns, and the like may be drawn on the game board 50 so as to be seen three-dimensionally through the screen, and these may be used as visual objects.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 is used as the game machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, various other game machines such as an arrange ball machine and a slot machine may be used. ..

Although the above-described embodiment according to the present invention has been described above, the above-mentioned embodiment is an example and does not limit the scope of the invention. The above-described embodiment can be changed in various ways. For example, the components shown in the above-described embodiment may be omitted, replaced, or changed, and the components according to different embodiments may be appropriately combined. The above-described embodiments and modifications thereof are included in the scope of the invention described in the claims and the equivalent scope thereof.

10 Pachinko machine 20 Frame body 21 Outer frame 22 Middle frame 23 Front frame 30 Display device 40 Control device 41 Upper button 42 Lower button 50 Game board 50a Inner rail 50b Outer rail 61 Extension 61a Ceiling wall 61b Side wall 61c Storage room 62 Display 62a Call button 63 Upper ball saucer 64 Lower ball saucer 65 Operation handle 65a Operation lever 66 Lamp device 67 Speaker 68 Projector 69 Blower 70 3D glasses device 71 3D glasses 72 Moving mechanism 72a Support plate 72b Ball screw 72c Guide pole 72d Motor 72e Sensor 72e Sensor 72g Sensor R1 Game area

Claims (1)

A game machine body with a game board and
3D glasses used by the player looking at the game board,
A moving mechanism for moving the 3D glasses and
It is provided with an extension portion extending from the game machine main body toward the player who sees the game board and hiding at least a part of the side surface of the player's face so that the player can see the game board. ,
The 3D glasses are a gaming machine characterized in that they are provided in the stretched portion .

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