JPH11262554A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a ball game machine in which balls flow down in various modes. SOLUTION: This pachinko machine has a decoration member 10 which is set in the front around the symbol display part. In the decoration member 10, a front decoration member 11, a rear decoration member 12, pins 13, 13,... as obstacles, and a pin pressing board 14 are layered in this order from the front to the rear. The front decoration member 11 is as thick as two pachinko balls and has ball entrances 23, 23. At the upper edge of the rear decoration member 12, pachinko ball guides 34, 34,... are attached protruding as high as one pachinko ball, and a transparent board 31 is inlaid at the center of the rear decoration member 12. Small holes 32, 32,... are formed in a lattice pattern on the transparent board 31, and pins 13, 13,... are arranged in a zigzag lattice pattern. The pins 13 are inserted into the small holes 32, and the rear ends of the pins are clasped between the transparent board 31 and the pin pressing board 14. In this way, pachinko balls are guided from the ball entrances 23, 23 and flow down hitting the pins in front of symbol display part.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As one type of pachinko machine which is an example of a gaming machine, a display section (hereinafter simply referred to as a display section) capable of displaying a plurality of symbols on a plurality of portions is provided in a gaming area. When a plurality of symbols displayed on the display unit are a combination of specific symbols set in advance (so-called “big hit symbols”), a special game state (so-called “big hit status”) advantageous to the player occurs. There is known a pachinko machine of a pattern matching type. In such a pattern matching type pachinko machine, the display unit is formed to be very large by a display device so that various patterns, messages, and the like can be displayed in various forms in a manner that is easy for the player to understand and interesting. ing.

Further, in the conventional symbol-matching type pachinko machine, a situation is prevented in which the player's view is obstructed by a game ball passing through the front of the display unit and the displayed symbol or the like becomes difficult to see from the player. The purpose of the game area is to prevent damage to the prize device, obstacle nails, and the like below the display unit due to collision of a game ball having an increased falling speed by flowing down the front surface of the display unit having no obstacle nails. The display unit is configured and obstacle nails are arranged so that the game balls hit into the display unit do not flow down the front surface of the display unit but flow down only on both sides of the display unit.

[0004]

However, as described above, the conventional symbol-matching type pachinko machine is configured such that the game balls hit into the game area flow down only on both sides of the display section. Therefore, the flow-down mode of the game ball was monotonous, and there was a surface lacking in interest. For this reason, the player tends to lose motivation for the game, and cannot keep playing with interest forever.

Therefore, of the present invention, the first aspect of the present invention solves the above-mentioned problems in the conventional pattern matching type pachinko machine, and has a wide variety of flow modes of the game balls, a high degree of interest, It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that allows a player to enjoy a game without getting tired.

Further, in the invention according to claim 2,
It is an object to achieve a simple configuration while achieving the above object. A third object of the present invention is to provide a configuration in which setting and maintenance can be easily performed while achieving the above object. In addition, in the inventions according to claims 4 and 5, it is an object to achieve a configuration having high rigidity and a high fraud prevention effect while achieving the above objects.

[0007]

Means for Solving the Problems In the present invention, claim 1 is provided.
The invention described in (1) is a gaming machine in which a symbol display portion is provided in a game area, wherein a transparent plate is provided in front of the symbol display portion, and the transparent plate has a plurality of pin-shaped obstacles. A body protrudes forward, and a game ball driven into the game area flows down in front of the plate member while colliding with the plurality of pin-shaped obstacles.

[0008] The invention described in claim 2 is the first invention.
The transparent plate has a plurality of small holes, and a pin-shaped obstacle is inserted into at least a part of the small holes. Further, according to a third aspect of the present invention, in the second aspect, the pin-shaped obstacle is formed by a pin having one end protruding larger than the diameter of the small hole. Is held between the transparent plate and the transparent pin pressing plate located behind the transparent plate in a state of being locked in the small holes.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the first and second aspects of the present invention, the pin-shaped obstacle is integrally protruded from a transparent pin connecting plate. The connecting plate is attached to the transparent plate. Furthermore, the invention according to claim 5 is characterized in that, in the invention according to claims 2 to 4, the pin-shaped obstacle is bonded or welded in the small hole.

[0010]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments of a pachinko machine as an example of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[First Embodiment] FIG. 1 shows the front of a pachinko machine 1 according to a first embodiment. A front frame 3 is hinged to the left edge of the machine frame 2. Further, a glass frame 4 is installed on the upper part of the front frame 3, and the left edge of the glass frame 4 is hinged to the front frame 3, and can be freely opened. Further, a game board 5 is provided behind the glass frame 4. In addition, on the front side of the game board 5, various winning ports, a symbol starting port 9, a large winning port 9a, a windmill, through which game balls can flow,
A game area P in which an illuminated lamp, an obstacle nail, and the like (partly not shown) are provided is formed. A liquid crystal display (LCD) having a display portion Z capable of displaying symbols and the like on the front side is provided substantially in the center of the game area P, and a decorative member 10 is provided in front of the display portion Z. ing.

FIGS. 2 to 6 are explanatory views of the decorative member 10. The decorative member 10 includes a front decorative member 11 and a back decorative member 1.
2, pins 13, 13, ..., pin holding plate 14, screw 1
5, 15, ... etc.

The decorative member 11 is a synthetic resin frame having an opening slightly larger than the display portion Z and having a thickness of approximately two game balls, and is formed by giving various decorations. ing. Further, a protrusion 21 is provided in the first half of the upper part, and a winning opening 22 is provided on the upper surface of the protrusion 21 from below to backward. Further, on both side surfaces of the protruding portion 21, ball inlets 23, 23 are formed so as to communicate with each other in a Y-shape. In addition, a first passage 20 having an inverted U-shaped space inside, which is provided from the upper part of the front half of the front decoration member 11 to both side parts and through which a game ball can pass, is formed. Further, behind the first passage 20, a second side formed similarly to both sides of the first passage 20 except that the back side is opened.
Passageways 30, 30 are provided.

Each ball entrance 23 communicates with a space (not shown) of a width corresponding to several game balls, and a lower portion of the space has a distribution plate 25 (approximately one game ball) (FIG. 6). (Shown only in (b)) is open. Also,
The top of the space of the first passage 20 is located immediately below the space.

A U-shaped winning ball guide 24 is attached to the winning opening 22 behind the projecting portion 21. Also, on the back side of the decorative member 11, four insertion pieces (not shown) are protruded, and four claw fitting grooves (not shown) are formed on the side. Further, a front stage 26 and a rear stage 27 are formed in a valley shape on the lower side of the opening of the decorative member 11. Grooves 28 and 29 are provided at the centers of both stages 26 and 27, respectively. Groove 2
The width of 8 is substantially equal to two game balls, and the width of the groove 29 is substantially equal to one game ball. Further, on both sides of the front stage 26, first passage exits G, G at both ends of the first passage 20, and on both sides of the rear stage 27, the lower ends of the second passages 30, 30, respectively. Certain second passage exits H, H are located.

The back decoration member 12 is a plate-shaped body made of synthetic resin, and has a transparent plate 31 having substantially the same size as the display portion Z provided substantially at the center. Also, on the front side of the back decoration member 12,
The winning ball guide 33, the game ball guides 34, 34,..., The game ball guards 39, 39, the claws 35, 35, etc., and the screwing portions 36, 36,. (Fig. 4). The game ball guide 34 protrudes substantially by one game ball, and is arranged on the upper edge of the back decoration member 12 so as to form a branch path R having entrances A to F. The game ball guards 39, 39 are provided alongside the entrances A, F.

The transparent plate 31 is provided with small holes 32, 32,... All over the transparent plate 31. The small holes 32 are arranged in a grid having a pitch substantially half that of a game ball in the vertical and horizontal directions.
The game ball guides 34, 34 on the upper edge of the back decoration member 12 have insertion portions 37, 37, and the lower edge of the back decoration member 12 has insertion holes 38, 38, respectively. It is provided at a position corresponding to 11 insertion pieces.

The pins 13, 13,...
A metal rod that is slightly thinner than the diameter of
The rear end of each pin 13 has a bulging shape that is larger than the diameter of the small holes 32.

The pin holding plate 14 is a plate made of a transparent synthetic resin and is almost transparent. The corners are provided with cylindrical portions 41, 41,. The inner diameter of each cylindrical portion 41 matches the outer diameter of the screw portion 36 on the back side of the back decoration member 12. Also, the pins 1 are arranged on the front side of the pin holding plate 14 so as to correspond to the small holes 32, 32,.
The large-diameter concave portions 42, 42,... Of the bulging portions of 3, 13,.

In the decorative member 10, the pins 1
Are small holes 32, 32,.
, The bulging portion is inserted from the back side so as to be locked in the small holes 32. Further, in a state where each pin 13 bulging portion is sandwiched between the transparent plate 21 of the back decoration member 12 and the corresponding concave portion 42 of the pin pressing plate 14, the pin pressing plate 14
It is attached to the back side of the back decoration member 12 (FIGS. 5 and 6). The pin holding plate 14 is attached by fitting each of the threaded portions 36 and the corresponding tubular portion 41, and then fitting the screws 15, 15,... To each of the threaded portions 36. Further, the back decoration member 12 is attached to the back side of the front decoration member 11 by fitting each insertion portion 37 and each insertion hole 38 with a corresponding insertion piece on the back side of the front decoration member 11. I have. The winning ball guides 24 and 33 are connected. In addition, the distribution plate 25 inside the front decoration member 11 and the center of the branch path R inside the back decoration member 12 are connected (FIG. 6B). Further, the lower edge of the back decoration member 12 and the rear edge of the rear stage 27 are in close contact. In addition, the second passage 3
The reference numerals 0, 30 connect the game ball guards 39, 39 to the outer side walls, include the entrances A, F at the upper end edges, respectively, and are in close contact with the back decoration member 12 in a state of communicating with the branch path R. Furthermore, each of the claws 35 is fitted in a corresponding claw fitting groove on the back side of the decorative member 11.

Such a decorative member 10 is installed on the game board 5 of the pachinko machine 1 with the display portion Z (the front side of the LCD 16) positioned behind the pin pressing plate 14 (FIG. 6B). ). At this time, the front decoration member 11 and the back decoration member 1
The border with 2 is almost on the back. Further, on the game area P of the pachinko machine 1 and below the grooves 28, 29 of the stages 26, 27 of the decorative member 10, the symbol starting port 9 is provided.
, And further below the large winning opening 9a.
In addition, a supply tray 6 and a storage tray 7 are provided below the front frame 3.
An operation handle 8 is projected from the storage tray 7 on the right side thereof.

In addition, the pachinko machine 1, when a game ball wins each winning opening such as the large winning opening 9a, a predetermined number of prize balls according to the type of winning opening, a prize ball payout device (FIG. (Not shown). In addition, the pachinko machine 1 can display a symbol such as a one-digit number or a one-letter alphabet in various modes at three positions on the left, center, and right sides of the display unit Z. Then, when the game ball wins the symbol starting port 9, each symbol starts to fluctuate, and stops after a predetermined time. Further, when the three symbols which are stopped and displayed are "big hit symbols" set in advance (for example, when the three symbols are the same),
A "big hit state" occurs, and the special winning opening 9a is opened intermittently a predetermined number of times with an extremely high probability. In addition, after the “big hit state” occurs, the pachinko machine 1 notifies the occurrence of the “big hit state”, and furthermore, makes the “big hit state” more interesting. , A moving image, a message, and the like.

In the pachinko machine 1, the decorative member 10 is formed with the ball inlets 23, 23, the distribution plate 25, and the branch path R, and the pins 13, 13,.
Is arranged in front of the display section Z, so that the game ball
While colliding with the pin, it flows down in front of the display Z (FIG. 6).

That is, the game ball L flowing down the game area P is
When passing through the ball entrance 23 of the decorative member 11, the game ball L
Is flipped backward by the distribution plate 25 and the back decoration member 12
At the center of the fork R. And game ball guide 3
, And passes through any of the entrances AF. When the vehicle passes through the entrances B to E, the pins 13, 13.
It collides with the side wall inside 0,30 and flows down. Also, when passing through the entrances A and F, the game balls are passed through the second passages 30 and 3.
0, and is guided to the second passage exits H, H. Therefore, the flow-down mode of the game balls is rich in variety and does not spoil the interest of the player.

The game ball L that has flowed down the back decoration member 12 and collides with the rear stage 27 or the game ball L that has passed through the second passageway exits H, H swings on the rear stage 27 left and right. Then, it enters the groove 29 and is led out to the front stage 26. After that, due to the narrow width of the groove portion 29, the front stage 26 is not substantially swung and the decorative member 10
Is derived below. In addition, the game ball is pin 13,13
・ ・ Because it flows down while colliding with, the flow speed can be reduced. Therefore, the rear stage 27, the design variation port 9, etc.
The decorative member and the member below it are very hard to break.

On the other hand, when the game ball L is not hit backward by the distribution plate 25, the game ball L is
And is introduced into the front stage 26 through one of the outlets G. Then, it swings on the front stage 26 and is discharged from the groove 29. At this time, the possibility of deviation from the center is relatively large due to the width of the groove 28.
Therefore, it is possible to change the possibility of winning in the symbol variation opening 9 according to the passage path of the game ball, and it is possible to further enrich the flow-down mode of the game ball. When the game ball wins the winning opening 22, the winning ball guide 24, 3
3, the game board 5 is introduced to the back side, and the introduction is detected to execute a winning process. In other cases, the game ball flows down both sides of the display unit.

In addition, the pins 13, 13,...
Since it is inserted through 2, 32,..., The arrangement is easy. Further, since the bulging end is sandwiched between the transparent plate 31 and the pin holding plate 14, the pins 13, 13,... Are sufficiently fixed. Further, the pin holding plate 14 has a small hole 3
Since the recesses 42, 42,... Are provided corresponding to 2, 32,..., The bulging portion can be locked in a state of being fitted into the recess, and the entire pin stands upright. Further, since the pin holding plate 14 is screwed, the screws 15, 15,...
, The pins 13, 13... Become detachable. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can be easily maintained by replacing the damaged pin 13, and the pachinko machine 1 can be easily changed by changing the arrangement of the pins 13, 13,. It can be easily set. Further, since the pin pressing plate 14 and the transparent plate 31 in front of the display unit Z are formed transparent,
The design and the like of the display section Z can be clearly recognized.

[Second Embodiment] FIG. 7 is an explanatory view of a decoration member in a pachinko machine according to a second embodiment. The decoration member is provided with a pin protruding from the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment. Only the configuration for performing That is, in the decorative member according to the second embodiment, the pins are appropriately arranged,
It is integrally formed as a part of a transparent resin pin connecting plate 44. In addition, the pin connecting plate 44 includes the pin holding plate 14.
Are provided in the same manner as described above. The pin connecting plate 44 is attached in the same manner as the pin holding plate 14 after inserting the pin portion into the small holes 32 of the back decoration member 12. In the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, the configuration of other parts is the same as that of the pachinko machine 1.

In the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment, since the pins are integrally formed as the pin connecting plates 44, all the pins can be protruded with high rigidity. Also, for the purpose of creating a game state that is convenient for the player,
It becomes impossible to illegally relocate the pins. Since all the pins can be projected at the same time, it is easy to assemble the decorative member in the pachinko machine in which the game ball flows down the front of the display unit.

[Third Embodiment] FIG. 8 is an explanatory view of a pachinko machine 51 according to a third embodiment. A pachinko machine 1 is provided in a game area Q formed on the front side of a game board 52 behind a glass frame 56. L having a display portion Y larger than the display portion Z of FIG.
A CD (not shown) is provided. Further, a decoration member 60 is provided in front of the periphery of the display unit Y. In addition,
The pachinko machine 51 is provided with operation holding lamps 57, 57...
Other than the above, the configuration and operation are the same as those of the pachinko machine 1.

FIGS. 9 and 10 are explanatory views of the decorative member 60. The decorative member 60 includes a front plate 61 and pins 62, 62. FIG.
.., The pin holding plate 63, the screws 64, 64, etc.

The front plate 61 is formed by forming a thin frame 72 around a transparent plate 71 having a substantially large display portion, and small holes 73 are formed in the transparent plate 71 in a lattice shape. Have been. The small holes 73 are arranged over the entire transparent plate 72 at a pitch substantially equal to the size of a game ball. The thin frame 7
2 are provided with threaded portions 74, 74,... Protruding rearward, screw holes 75, 75, and lamp holes 76, 76,. .

The pins 62, 62,..., Like the pins 13 of the first embodiment, are metal rods having bulging ends. On the other hand, the pin pressing plate 63 is formed of a transparent resin,
On the front side, recesses 81 having the same arrangement as the small holes 73, 73,.
81 are provided. The corners are cylindrical portions 82 projecting rearward.

The decorative member 60 includes pins 62, 62.
Are inserted into the transparent plate 71 in a houndstooth check pattern, and the pin holding plate 63 is attached to the back side of the front plate 61 in a state where the bulging portion is fitted in the concave portions 81, 81, and is combined. I have. The pin holding plate 63 is attached to each of the cylindrical portions 82.
And each screwing portion 74, and screwing with screws 64, 64,...

The decorative member 60 is mounted on the game board 52 of the pachinko machine 51 as shown in FIG. That is, the game board 52 is provided with a hole 54 having a size substantially equal to that of the decorative member 60 is formed substantially in the center. Further, screwing margins 55 are protruded at positions around the holes 54 and corresponding to the screw holes 75. And screw 53,
In the state where 53 .. is passed through the screw holes 75, 75 ..
Are screwed into screwing allowances 55, 55,... A large LCD having a display unit Y is located behind the pin pressing plate 63 of the decorative member 60. In addition, the operation hold lamp 5
7, 57... Are fitted into the lamp holes 76, 76.

In the pachinko machine 51, the game area Q and the front side of the front plate 61 are substantially flush. Therefore, the game ball flows down the front surface of the display unit Y while colliding with the pins 62, 62,. Moreover, since the display unit Y having a size corresponding to the game area Q is provided, the pachinko machine is a powerful and interesting pachinko machine that displays a large size of a design or the like.

The configuration of the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, but can be variously modified as exemplified below. Not only metal pins but also synthetic resin pins can be used. Further, the pins need not be inserted through the transparent plate or have one end formed in a bulged shape, and a simple rod-shaped pin may be directly attached to the transparent plate. In addition, the pin and the transparent plate can be fixed not only by being sandwiched between the transparent plate and the pin pressing plate, but also by pouring an adhesive into the small holes or welding the pins. . In this case, there is an advantage that the pins can be installed with high rigidity, the arrangement of the pins cannot be changed, and a situation in which the pins are illegally remodeled so as to generate a flowing state of the game ball which is advantageous for the player can be prevented.

Further, the small holes of the transparent plate need not be arranged in a simple lattice, but other arrangements such as a staggered lattice can be adopted. In addition, a shutter mechanism that opens and closes according to the game state can be provided at the ball entrance, so that the game ball does not flow down in front of the display unit when the design changes. The present invention may be applied to other gaming machines other than pachinko machines.

[0039]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, a transparent plate provided with a pin-shaped obstacle is provided in front of the display unit, so that the design of the display unit can be visually recognized. Meanwhile, the game ball collides with the pin-shaped obstacle and flows down in front of the display unit. Therefore, according to the first aspect of the present invention, it is possible to enhance the variety of downflow modes of the game balls without damaging the display unit and the like, and to stimulate the interest of the player. According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the pin-shaped obstacle is inserted into the small hole of the transparent plate, the pin-shaped obstacle can be easily arranged.

Further, according to the third aspect of the present invention, since the protruding end of the pin is pressed by the pin pressing plate, the pin can be detachably attached, and setting and maintenance of the pachinko machine can be easily performed. Can be. In addition, claim 4
According to the invention described in the fifth aspect, since the pin-shaped obstacle is integrally formed with the pin connection plate, the rigidity is high, and unauthorized modification can be made impossible.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory front view of a first embodiment of a pachinko machine which is an example of a gaming machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 2A is a front view of the decorative member according to the first embodiment;
(B) It is explanatory drawing of a perspective.

FIG. 3 is an exploded explanatory view of a decorative member according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 4A is a front view of a back decoration member with a protruding pin;
(B) It is explanatory drawing of a perspective.

5A is a partial sectional view taken along the line KK of FIG. 4, and FIG.
It is explanatory drawing of a line partially exploded cross section.

6 (a) is a perspective view and FIG. 6 (b) is an explanatory view of a cross section of a state in which a game ball flows down in a back decoration member.

FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of a decorative member according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory front view of the third embodiment.

FIG. 9A is a front view of the decorative member according to the third embodiment;
It is an explanatory view of (b) back, (c) perspective, and (d) exploded perspective.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory view of (a) a perspective view and (b) an exploded perspective view of a decorative member and a game board according to a third embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

1,51 pachinko machine, 2 machine frame, 3 front frame,
4,56..glass frame, 5,52..game board, 6..supply tray, 7..reservoir tray, 8..operating handle, 9..variable pattern opening, 9a..large winning opening 10,10. 60 .. decorative material,
11 ・ ・ Face decoration member, 12 ・ ・ Back decoration member, 13,62
..Pin, 14,63..Pin press plate, 15,53,
64 screws, 16 liquid crystal display (LCD),
20 first passage, 21 protrusion, 22 winning opening, 23 ball entrance, 24, 33 winning ball guide, 2
5 Distributing plate, 26 front stage, 27 rear stage, 28, 29 groove, 30 second passage, 3
1,71 transparent plate, 32,73 small hole, 34 game ball guide, 35 claw, 36, 74 screw part, 37
..Insertion part, 38..insertion hole, 39..game ball guard,
41, 45, 62... Tubular part, 42, 81.
..Pin connection plate, 54..Hole, 55..Screws, 57.
.Operation hold lamp, 61... Front plate, 72...
5 screw holes, 76 lamp holes, A, B, C, D,
E, F ... entrance, G ... first passage way exit, H ... second passage way exit, L ... game ball, P, Q ... game area, R ...
Fork, Y, Z ... display unit.

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A game machine having a symbol display portion provided in a gaming area, wherein a transparent plate is provided in front of the symbol display portion, and the transparent plate has a plurality of pin-shaped obstacles. Wherein the game ball hit into the game area flows down in front of the plate member while colliding with the plurality of pin-shaped obstacles. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the transparent plate has a plurality of small holes, and a pin-shaped obstacle is inserted into at least a part of the small holes. 3. The pin-shaped obstacle is formed by a pin having one end bulged larger than the diameter of the small hole. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the game machine is sandwiched by a transparent pin pressing plate located behind the transparent plate. 4. The method according to claim 1, wherein the pin-shaped obstacle is integrally protruded from a transparent pin connecting plate, and the pin connecting plate is attached to the transparent plate. The gaming machine described. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the pin-shaped obstacle is bonded or welded in the small hole.