JPH0947543A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reduce costs and to improve productivity by making front decorative members such as a side casing of the front face of a game machine capable of being commonly used by various kinds of machines, by devising the construction of a display for each machine kind showing the kind of a machine, functions (the number of winning balls), and the like. SOLUTION: In a pachinko game machine in which a cell 2 on which a predetermined design pattern is drawn corresponding to a game region 3 is adhered to the front face of a game board 1 and a side casing 21 as a front face decorating member positioning on the outside of the game region 3 is attached, a display 5 for each machine kind showing the kind of the game machine and the number of winning balls is formed by a printing on the outside of the game region 3 of the cell 2. A space 22 for display corresponding to the display 5 for each machine kind is formed in the side casing 21. The display 5 for each machine kind printed on the cell 2 is a machine kind and function display showing the kind of the machine and the number of winning balls.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a conventional gaming machine, for example, a pachinko gaming machine, the model name and the number of prize balls are printed on a side case which is a front decoration member of the game board, or the model name and the number of prize balls are printed. By sticking the sticker on the side case, it is possible to display the type of model, that is, the function of the model.

[0003]

In the past, since the model name and the number of prize balls are different depending on the game machine, a side case corresponding to the new machine is prepared every time the model of the game machine is changed. There was a need. That is, it is necessary to create a side case that newly prints the model name and the number of prize balls corresponding to each model, or to stick a sticker on which the model name and the number of prize balls corresponding to each model are printed. Therefore, it is not possible to commonly use the side case in each type of gaming machine, and thus there is a problem in terms of productivity and cost.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to devise the structure of the machine type display section showing the model name, function (number of prize balls), etc., so that each model of the front decorative member such as the side case on the front of the game board. An object is to provide a gaming machine that can be shared and can reduce costs and improve productivity. Another object of the present invention is to make the model-specific display section easy to see.

[0005]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention according to claim 1 is a cell in which a decorative image corresponding to the game area is provided on the front surface of the game board, for example, a predetermined design image. In addition to pasting the drawn cells, a front decoration member located outside the game area, for example, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine equipped with a side case, the outer portion of the cell outside the gaming area A machine type display section showing the model name of the gaming machine and the number of prize balls is formed by printing or the like. The front decoration member (side case) is characterized in that a display space corresponding to the model-specific display unit, for example, an opening is formed.

In this way, a model-specific display section showing the model name and the number of prize balls of the game machine is formed on the outside of the game area of the cell attached to the front surface of the game board, and corresponds to the model-specific display section. Since it is a gaming machine in which the display space is formed in the front decoration member, the model-specific display unit formed in the cell can be seen from the display space formed in the front decoration member. Therefore, it is not necessary to prepare a front decoration member for each model as in the conventional case.
Therefore, the front decorative member for the model-specific display unit can be shared by all models, which can reduce the cost and improve the productivity. Further, it becomes possible to stock a large number of front decorative members for the display unit for each model.

According to a second aspect of the invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the display contents of the model-specific display section are:
It is characterized in that the model name and / or the number of prize balls printed on the cell, for example, the model name and the number of prize balls are displayed. That is, the model-specific display unit is, for example, a model function display unit. In this way, the display space of the front decoration member, for example, the model-specific display portion of the cell seen from the opening,
Since it is a gaming machine with display contents showing the model name and / or the number of prize balls printed on the cell, the model-specific display part can be formed at the same time as the cell decorative image printing process, simplifying the manufacturing process,
Also from this point, it contributes to cost reduction and productivity improvement. Also, for example, by displaying the number of prize balls, the function of the model can be known.

[0008] The invention according to claim 3 is based on claim 1.
Alternatively, in the gaming machine described in 2, the display space formed in the front decoration member (side case), for example,
The opening is provided with a lens body for enlarging and displaying the display content of the model-specific display unit formed by printing or the like on the outer side of the game area of the cell, for example, the model name and the number of prize balls. I am trying. As described above, since the gaming machine is provided with the lens body in the display space of the front decoration member, the lens body allows the display contents of the cell-specific display portion of the cell to be enlarged, which makes the display portion easy to see. The display will be innovative.

Further, the invention according to claim 4 is, in the gaming machine according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the machine type display portion formed by printing or the like on an outer portion of the game area of the cell is It is characterized by a configuration in which, for example, a model name and the number of prize balls are emitted by light emission by illuminating a light emitting source provided in a frame body on the back surface side, for example, a lamp. In this way, since the gaming machine in which the model-specific display section is illuminated by irradiation of light from the light emission source provided on the back side of the cell, the model-specific display section of the cell visible from the display space of the front decoration member is illuminated. Can be displayed accurately.

[0010]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7.

<First Embodiment> First, FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of a model-specific display portion of a pachinko gaming machine as an example to which the present invention is applied. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing a front decoration member (side case) and a certificate stamp display portion, in which 1 is a game board, 2 is a cell, and 3 is a cell.
Is a game area, 4 is a boundary line, 5 is a model-specific display unit (model function display unit), 12 is a supply lamp opening, 13 is a guide rail, 14 and 15 are general winning holes, 16 is a variable display device,
Reference numerals 17 and 18 are start winning openings, 19 is a special winning device, 20 is a lucky number display portion, 21 is a front decorative member (side case), 22 is a model function display space portion (display opening portion), and 23 and 28 are Lens for decorative lamp, 24 notch for displaying certificate stamp, 25 certificate stamp, 26 side case,
Reference numeral 27 is a stop display / supply lamp display section.

That is, the game board 1 is made of wood or resin, and as shown in the drawing, the cell 2 made of a transparent resin sheet attached to the front surface of the game board 1 serves as a decorative image (not shown) on the front surface. The game area 3 in which the design image is drawn is surrounded by a boundary line 4, and the outer side of the boundary line 4 is color-coded with the inner game area 3. A model function display section 5 as a model-specific display section is formed in the upper right corner of the drawing outside the boundary 4 of the game area 3 of the cell 2 as described above. In addition,
The model function display section 5 is, for example, as shown in an enlarged view in FIG. 4, has a horizontally long rectangular shape, the upper half of which is the display content of “flower full bloom” indicating the model name 5a, and the lower half. The part has a display content of "5 / &15" indicating the number of prize balls 5b as a function. The game area 3, the boundary line 4, and the outer portion thereof including the model function display portion 5 are formed in the cell 2 by printing.

The above cell 2 has the following structure as shown in FIG.
After adhering to the front surface of the game board 1 with an appropriate adhesive, as shown in FIG. 5, the accessory opening 6 located in the approximate center of the game area 3 and the accessory opening located below Portion 7, hole portions 8 for winning holes located between these upper and lower accessory openings 6, 7 and opening portions 9 for lucky number lamps located on both sides of the game area 3. 9, an out hole 10 located at the bottom of the game area 3, a ball supply port 11 located below the game area 3, and a supply lamp opening 12 located in the upper left corner of the outside of the game area 3 in the figure, the game board 1 Are drilled as a unit. And, in the game area 3, as shown in FIG. 1, a guide rail 13 for guiding a game ball (not shown), the left and right four winning hole portions 8, 8, 8,
Four right and left general winning openings 14, 1 corresponding to 8 respectively
4, 15 and 15, a variable display device 16 corresponding to the central accessory opening 6, a start winning opening 17 corresponding to the central single winning hole 8, and a lower accessory opening. Left and right starting winning openings 18, 18 corresponding to the section 7 and a special winning device 19 therebetween, left and right lucky number display portions 20, 20 corresponding to the lucky number lamp openings 9, 9 on both sides are provided. Has been.

Outside the game area 3 as described above, FIG.
As shown in the enlarged view, the side cases 21 and 26 which are front decoration members are attached. The side case 21 on the right side of the drawing is made of resin and has a vertically long shape, and a model function display opening 22 that is a horizontally long rectangular model function display space corresponding to the model function display section 5 is provided on the upper side thereof.
In addition to forming the above, the four decorative lamp lenses 23, 23, 23, 23 are arranged side by side in the portion along the boundary line 4 between the model function display opening 22 and the game area 3. Further, a notch portion 24 for displaying a certificate stamp is formed in a lower portion of the side case 21, and a certificate stamp portion 25 corresponding to the notch portion 24 for displaying a certificate stamp is attached to the lower right corner of the cell 2 with a screw. To be

On the other hand, the side case 26 on the left side of the drawing is made of resin and has a horizontally long shape, and a stop display / replenishment lamp display portion 27 is formed on the left side portion thereof, and the stop display / replenishment lamp display portion 27 and the game are also formed. Four decorative lamp lenses 28, 2 are provided along the boundary line 4 of the area 3.
8, 28, 28 are arranged side by side. Such decorative lamp lenses 28, 28, 28, 28 and decorative lamp units 29, 29 are arranged on the back sides of the decorative lamp lenses 23, 23, 23, 23, respectively.
This decorative lamp unit 29 is one in which four elongated decorative lamps 31, 31, 31, 31 are provided on an elongated base 30. In FIG. 2, reference numeral 32 is a wiring. By the way, although not shown, a positioning boss portion is provided on the back side of the side cases 21 and 26 so as to project, and a corresponding positioning hole portion is formed on the front surface of the game board 1. Therefore, the side cases 21 and 26 are positioned with respect to the game board 1 by engaging with the holes of the positioning boss portion, and in particular, the model function display opening 22 corresponding to the model function display section 5 is accurate. It is designed to be positioned at.

In the state where the side cases 21 and 26 as described above are attached to the game board 1 with screws, particularly, the cells 2 are printed through the model function display opening 22 on the upper side case 21 on the right side in the drawing. Model function display 5
Since, for example, as shown in FIG. 4, the display of the model name 5a in the upper half part shows that the model of the pachinko gaming machine is "flower full bloom". Further, looking at the display "5 / &15" of the number of prize balls 5b in the lower half, the general winning a prize 1
4,14,15,15 and start winning hole 17,18,1
The number of prize balls obtained by winning a game ball not shown in 8 is 5,
It can be seen that the number of prize balls obtained by winning the game balls into the special winning opening of the special winning device 19 is 15.

As described above, according to the pachinko game machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the game is attached to the game board 1 and the cell 2 in which the design image is drawn in the game area 3 is played. Each side case 21 is provided by providing the game board 1 with the side case 21 in which the model function display portion 5 is formed by printing the type of machine and the model function display opening 22 is visible from the front. Since it can be shared by all models, conventional problems can be solved. That is, cost reduction and productivity improvement can be achieved, and a large number of side cases 21 for displaying model functions can be stocked.

<Second Embodiment> FIG. 6 shows a second embodiment of the model-specific display portion of a pachinko gaming machine as an example to which the present invention is applied. The front decorative member (side case) is shown in FIG. ) And a lens body in an exploded perspective view,
Similar to the first embodiment, 21 is a side case, 22 is a model function display opening, 23 is a lens for decorative lamp, 22a is a notch for mounting, 33 is a lens body, and 34 is a lens body. It is a mounting piece.

That is, in the second embodiment, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 5, a transparent resin lens body for enlarging and displaying the display content of the model function display section 5 printed on the cell 2 as described above in the model function display opening 22 on the upper side case 21. 33 is provided. Specifically, mounting pieces 34, 34 are formed on both sides of the lens body 33, and mounting notches corresponding to the mounting pieces 34, 34 are formed on both sides of the model function display opening 22 from the back side. 22a are formed respectively. The lens body 33 is inserted into the model function display opening 22 above the side case 21 from the rear side thereof.
And mounting the mounting pieces 34, 34 to the mounting notch 2
The outer case 2a, 22a is fixed to the side case 21 by means of screws.

Since the lens body 33 is incorporated in the model function display opening 22 on the upper side case 21 on the right side in the figure, the display of the model function display section 5 printed on the cell 2 as described above. Contents, that is, the display "Hana full bloom" of the model name 5a in the upper half and the number of prize balls 5 in the lower half
The display of “5 / & 15” in b is transmitted through the lens body 33 so that it is enlarged.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention, in addition to the function and effect of the first embodiment described above, for displaying the model function of the side case 21. By providing the lens body 33 in the opening 22 and enlarging and displaying the model function display section 5 of the cell 2, the model function display section 5 becomes easier to see and a novel display can be performed as the model function display section 5. .

<Third Embodiment> FIG. 7 shows a third embodiment of the model-specific display unit of a pachinko gaming machine as an example to which the present invention is applied. The gaming board, cells and light emission. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing a source and a light partition member, in which 1 is a game board, 2 is a cell, and 3 is the same as in the first embodiment.
Is a game area, 4 is a boundary line, 5 is a model function display section, 5a is a model name, 5b is the number of prize balls, 35 is a light irradiation opening, 36 is a light emitting source, 37 is a base, and 38 is a model. Name irradiation lamps, 39 and 40 are prize ball lamps, 41 is wiring, and 42 is a light partition member.

That is, in the third embodiment, FIG.
As shown in FIG.
The horizontally long rectangular light irradiation opening 35 corresponding to the model function display portion 5 is formed, and the light emission source 36 corresponding to the light irradiation opening 35 is provided. In this light emitting source 36, a model name irradiation lamp 38 is attached to the center of the upper half of a base 37 having a horizontally long rectangular shape corresponding to the light irradiation opening 35. The prize ball lamps 39 and 40 are attached. In addition,
In FIG. 7, reference numeral 41 is a wiring. The base 37 of such a light emitting source 36 is attached to the frame side (front frame, back mechanism) provided on the back side of the game board 1 or the like.

Further, in the light irradiation opening 35, the model name irradiation lamp 38 of the light emission source 36 and the light irradiation source 2 are provided.
An optical partition member 42 having a substantially T-shape in front view for partitioning the individual prize ball lamps 39 and 40 is provided. Then, the light irradiation opening 35 provided with the light partitioning member 42 as described above.
The cell 2 is adhered to the front surface of the game board 1 as described above so as to cover from the front with the model function display portion 5. The model name irradiation lamp 38 is always lit when the pachinko gaming machine is powered on, and the two prize ball lamps 39 and 4 are provided.
0 indicates that each prize ball is turned on. Here, although not shown, the lens body 33 may be provided in the model function display opening 22 of the side case 21 as in the second embodiment described above.

In this way, the light irradiation opening 35 is formed in the upper right corner of the game board 1 in the drawing, and the light emission source 36 for illuminating the model function display portion 5 printed on the cell 2 on the front side thereof is arranged. Since the model name 5a in the upper half is displayed, the "flower full bloom" display is emitted and displayed by irradiating the model name irradiation lamp 38 with light. And the number of prize balls in the lower half is 5
The indication "5 / &15" of b is two prize ball lamps 39, 4
Each of the above-mentioned 0 award balls is illuminated and displayed by illuminating light during lighting. Moreover, the light irradiation opening 35
Since an optical partition member 42 having a substantially T-shape in a front view for partitioning the model name irradiation lamp 38 and the prize ball lamps 39 and 40, respectively, is provided therein, the model name 5a "Flower in full bloom" is displayed and displayed below. It is possible to perform the right / left split display of "5 / &15" with the number of half prize balls 5b, respectively, by irradiating light without leakage and with appropriate light emission.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention, in addition to the operational effects of the above-described first embodiment and second embodiment, Since the model function display section 5 of the cell 2 visible from the model function display opening 22 of the side case 21 is made to emit light by irradiation of light from the light emission source 36 provided on the back side thereof, the model function display section 5 is Accurate display is possible.

In each of the above embodiments,
Although it is a pachinko game machine, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be a ball game machine such as another arrangement ball game machine. Further, in the embodiment, the opening is used as the display space of the front decoration member, but the display space is not limited to the opening but may be a cutout. Further, the location and shape of the model-specific display unit (model function display unit) are arbitrary, and it is needless to say that the specific detailed structure and the like can be appropriately changed.

[0028]

As described above, according to the gaming machine according to the invention of claim 1, the type-specific display portion formed in the cell can be seen from the display space portion formed in the front decoration member. It becomes unnecessary to prepare the front decoration member for each model as in the conventional case. Therefore, the front decoration member for the model-specific display unit can be shared by all models, and thus cost reduction and productivity improvement can be achieved. Further, it becomes possible to stock a large number of front decoration members for the model-specific display portions.

According to the gaming machine of the second aspect of the present invention, since the model-specific display portion can be simultaneously formed in the step of printing the decorative image of the cell, the manufacturing process can be simplified. Therefore, also from this point, it is possible to contribute to cost reduction and productivity improvement. Also, for example, by displaying the number of prize balls, the function of the model can be known.

According to the gaming machine of the third aspect, the display contents of the cell type display section of the cell can be enlarged by the lens body provided in the display space of the front decoration member. Therefore, it is possible to make the model-specific display unit easy to see, and thus it is possible to perform a novel display which has not been available as a model-specific display unit.

Further, according to the gaming machine of the fourth aspect of the present invention, the type-specific display portion of the cell visible from the display space portion of the front decoration member is irradiated with light by the light emission source provided on the back surface side thereof. It can be displayed accurately by emitting light.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of a model-specific display unit of a pachinko gaming machine as an example to which the present invention is applied, in which a game board, a cell, a front decorative member (side case), and a certificate stamp display unit are shown. It is the exploded perspective view shown.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing a front decorative member (side case) of FIG. 1 and a light emitting source thereof.

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing the game board of FIG. 1 and a cell before drilling.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged perspective view showing a model-specific display unit of the cell of FIG.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a state where cells are adhered to the game board of FIG. 3 to make holes.

FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view showing a front decorative member (side case) and a lens body, showing a second embodiment of a model-specific display unit of a pachinko gaming machine as an example to which the present invention is applied. is there.

FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view showing a game board, a cell, a light emitting source, and a light partitioning member, showing a third embodiment of a model-specific display unit of a pachinko gaming machine as an example to which the present invention is applied. Is.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 game board 2 cell 3 game area 5 model-specific display section (model function display section) 5a model name 5b award ball 21 front decorative member (side case) 22 model function display space 33 lens body 35 light irradiation opening 36 Light source 37 Base 38 Model name Irradiation lamp 39, 40 Award ball lamp 42 Light partition member

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A gaming machine comprising: a cell on which a decorative image corresponding to a game area is attached to the front surface of a game board, and a front decorative member located outside the game area is attached. A game machine characterized in that a model-specific display portion of the game machine is formed on an outer portion of the game area, and a display space corresponding to the model-specific display portion is formed on the front decoration member. 2. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the display content of the machine type display section is a model name and / or the number of prize balls printed on the cell. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display space portion is provided with a lens body for enlarging and displaying the display content of the display for each type of display. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the model-specific display section is illuminated and displayed by irradiating light from a light emitting source provided on the back surface side.