JP3560126B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.
[0002]
[Prior art]
As a kind of pachinko machine, in the game area, a symbol display device capable of displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of parts is provided, and a plurality of symbols displayed on the symbol display device are set in advance in a specific type. 2. Description of the Related Art A pattern matching type pachinko machine in which a special game state (so-called “big hit state”) advantageous to a player occurs when a combination of symbols (a so-called “big hit state”) is obtained. In such a pattern matching type pachinko machine, a symbol display device is provided with a liquid crystal display device or the like so that a variety of symbols, messages, and the like can be displayed in various forms in a manner that is easy for a player to understand and interesting. It is formed large. Further, in the conventional symbol-matching type pachinko machine, the purpose of preventing a situation in which the player's view is blocked by a game ball passing through the front of the symbol display device and the displayed symbol or the like becomes difficult to see from the player, And, in order to prevent a situation in which a prize device or an obstacle nail, etc. below the symbol display device is damaged by a collision of a game ball having an increased falling speed by flowing down the front surface of the symbol display device having no obstacle nails, a plurality of pieces are provided. Obstacle nails are appropriately disposed so that the game ball driven into the game area does not flow down the front surface of the symbol display device, but flows only on both sides of the symbol display device.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, as described above, the conventional symbol matching type pachinko machine has a configuration in which the game balls hit into the game area flow down only on both sides of the symbol display device. It was monotonous and lacked fun. For this reason, the player tends to lose motivation for the game, and cannot keep playing with interest forever.
[0004]
An object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problem in the conventional symbol-matching type pachinko machine, and to have a variety of flow-down modes of game balls, a high degree of interest, and a player who can enjoy a game without getting tired forever. It is to provide a pachinko machine that can be used.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
According to the configuration of the invention described in claim 1 of the present invention, a symbol display device having a liquid crystal screen is provided in a game area, and when the display content of the symbol display device becomes a specific mode, the game a pachinko machine advantageous special game state is to occur for users, the forward of the LCD screen pattern display apparatus, wherein a plurality of transparent plate body parallel to each other in diameter or spacing Yu Technical sphere LCD screen are installed parallel to the gaming member and, in front of the LCD screen of most positioned behind a plate member other than the plate body out of the plurality of plate bodies, while bored game balls passing hole, at least the A plurality of obstacles are protruded at a position in front of the liquid crystal screen on the surface of the plate having the game ball passage hole, and at least one obstacle is provided with a guiding path for guiding the game ball to the game ball passage hole, The game ball passage hole is an extension of the ball path. Some that were drilled in. According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the guiding path is the obstacle formed in a V-shaped cross section . The constituent of the invention described in claim 3 is the invention described in any one of claims 1 or 2, wherein the plurality of failure body is to being placed in a staggered manner.
[0006]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the pachinko machine of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[0007]
FIG. 1 shows the front of a pachinko machine. The pachinko machine 1 is covered by a machine frame 2. A front frame 3 is hinged to the left end of the machine frame 2 so that the front frame 3 can be freely opened, and a game board 4 is installed above the front frame 3. On the surface of the game board 4, a game ball rail 37 is set up in a substantially circumferential shape, and a game area P is defined by the game ball rail 37. At the approximate center of the game area P, a wide rectangular symbol display device 23 formed by a large 10-inch liquid crystal screen is provided. The symbol display device 23 can display various symbols, moving images, messages, and the like in various modes over the entire liquid crystal screen.
[0008]
Further, in front of the symbol display device 23, a rectangular game member 36 made of a transparent synthetic resin and slightly larger than the symbol display device 23 is provided, and the front surface of the game member 36 is in contact with the surface of the game area P. It is almost the same. In addition, symbol starting ports W1 and W6 are provided above and below the gaming member 36, and a special winning opening W7 is provided below the lower symbol starting port W6. The large winning opening W7 has a lower end edge of a door portion pivotally attached thereto, and an upper end edge of the door portion is opened forward and inclined. In the game area P, other prize machines W2 to W5, W8, W9, a windmill, an illuminated lamp, and the like are provided, and a number of obstacle nails are erected. On the other hand, a glass frame 5 is hinged to the left edge of the front frame 3 so as to be able to open freely, and is arranged in front of the game board 4. In addition, a supply tray 6 and a storage tray 7 are provided at a lower portion of the front frame 3, and a firing handle 8 for driving a game ball into the game area P protrudes to the right of the storage tray 7. [0009]
2 and 3 show the game board 4, and a mounting hole 38 is formed slightly above the center of the game area P provided on the surface of the game board 4. The game member 36 is fitted and installed in the hole 38. The game member 36 is fixed to the game board 4 by screwing the screw portions 12, 12,... Provided around the screw members to the screw portions 14, 14,. (Note that the symbol display device 23 is omitted in FIGS. 2 and 3).
[0010]
FIG. 4 shows the game member 36. The game member 36 is formed by a first plate 9 and a second plate 10 integrally formed of a transparent synthetic resin. 5 (a) to 5 (d) show the front, the plane, the right side, and the back of the first plate 9, respectively, and the first plate 9 is provided on the surface of the substantially rectangular plate 28. , A plurality of first obstacles 11a, 11a,... And a plurality of second obstacles 11b, 11b,. Each of the first obstacles 11a, 11a, has a flat hexagonal cross section, and each of the second obstacles 11b, 11b has a V-shaped cross section. Is formed. The first obstacles 11a, 11a,... And the second obstacles 11b, 11b,... Are arranged symmetrically with respect to a central vertical line and in a zigzag pattern on the surface of the plate portion 28. And is in a state of protruding from the plate portion 28 by about one game ball. Further, game ball passing holes 27b, 27b,... Are formed above the second obstacles 11b, 11b,..., And the first obstacles 11a, 11a,. The game ball passing holes 27a, 27a,. Further, a window 15 for displaying the change memory of the symbol display device 23 is provided at the lower end in the center of the first plate 9, and the window 15 is provided at the lower left and right ends of the first plate 9. Holes 19, 19 are drilled. In addition, the back surface of the first plate body 9 is substantially flush, and a projection 29 is projected below the center.
[0011]
On the other hand, FIGS. 6A to 6C show the front, right side, and back of the second plate 10, respectively, and the second plate 10 is a rectangle one size smaller than the first plate. The periphery of the plate-shaped portion 32 is covered by a peripheral wall 35. A plurality of first obstacles 18a, 18a, and two second obstacles 18b, 18b are integrally implanted on the surface of the plate portion 32. Each of the first obstacles 18a, 18a... Has a flat hexagonal cross section, and each of the second obstacles 18b, 18b has a flat V-shaped cross section. ing. Also, the first obstacles 18a, 18a,... And the second obstacles 18b, 18b... Are the first obstacles 11a, 11a,. Similarly to the above, on the surface of the plate portion 32, they are arranged symmetrically with respect to the center vertical line and in a staggered manner, and protrude from the plate portion 32 by about one game ball. Further, on the upper surface of the lower peripheral wall 35 at the center of the second plate body 10, a gentle slope-shaped distribution inclined portion 34 is provided. On the other hand, screwing bosses 33 are provided on the outer surfaces of the peripheral walls 35 on both the left and right sides of the second plate body 10.
[0012]
In the first plate body 9 and the second plate body 10 described above, the screw portions 43 around the first plate body 9 are screwed to the screw bosses 33 around the second plate body 10. Thereby, the plate portions 28 of the first plate member 9 and the plate portions 32 of the second plate member 10 are arranged in parallel with a distance equal to or larger than the diameter of the game ball. ing. Each of the first obstacles 18a, 18a,... Of the second plate is located behind each of the first obstacles 11a, 11a,. The bodies 18b, 18b are located behind the first obstacles 11a, 11a provided below the game ball passage holes 27a, 27a of the first plate body 9.
[0013]
When the gaming ball wins each of the winning devices W such as the big winning opening W7, the pachinko machine 1 sends a predetermined number of prize balls predetermined according to the type of the winning device W to the prize ball payout device. (Not shown). When the game ball wins one of the symbol starting ports W1 and W6, the pachinko machine 1 starts changing the symbol in each of the left, center, and right portions of the symbol display device 23, and After a time, the stop display is displayed, and when the three symbols that have been stopped are pre-set “big hit symbols” (for example, when the three symbols are the same), a “big hit state” occurs, The special winning opening W7 is opened intermittently a predetermined number of times with a very high probability. Therefore, when the "big hit state" occurs, the player can acquire many prize balls with extremely high probability. After the “big hit state” occurs, the pachinko machine 1 uses the liquid crystal screen of the symbol display device 23 for the purpose of notifying the occurrence of the “big hit state” to the surroundings or making the “big hit state” more interesting. , A moving image, a message, and the like are displayed.
[0014]
Further, in the pachinko machine 1, when the firing handle 8 is operated by the player, a game ball is launched above the game area P by a built-in firing device (not shown). The launched game ball gradually flows down while colliding with many obstacle nails erected in the game area P. At this time, unlike the conventional pachinko machine, it flows down only on both sides of the symbol display device 23. Not only does it flow down the front and inside of the game member 36 installed in front of the symbol display device 23.
[0015]
7 to 11 show an example of a path in the case where a game ball flows down and in front of and inside the game member 36.
(A) An embodiment in which only the front of the first plate body 9 flows down (see FIG. 8).
(B) After flowing down in front of the first plate 9, it is guided to the second obstacle 11 b of the first plate 9, passes through the game ball passage hole 27 (27 b), and fronts of the second plate 10. After flowing down in front of the second plate 10, it is guided by the second obstacle 18 b of the second plate 10, and passes through the game ball passage hole 27 (27 a) of the first plate 9. A mode of flowing down in front of the first plate body 9 (see FIG. 9);
(C) After flowing down in front of the first plate 9, it is guided to the second obstacle 11 b of the first plate 9, passes through the game ball passage hole 27, and is guided to the front of the second plate 10. After flowing down the front of the second plate 10, it is guided to the peripheral walls 35 at the lower left and right ends of the second plate, passes through the passage holes 19 of the first plate 9, and flows down below the first plate 9. Aspect (see FIG. 10),
(D) After flowing down in front of the first plate 9, it is led to the second obstacle 11 b of the first plate 9, passes through the game ball passage hole 27, and is led to the front of the second plate 10. After flowing down in front of the second plate 10, it is guided on the distribution inclined portion 34 of the second plate 10, and is divided into right and left. A mode of flowing down below the one-plate body 9 (see FIG. 11);
According to various modes such as the first obstacle 9a of the first plate 9, the second obstacle 11b, 11b, and the first obstacle of the second plate, The balls 18a, 18a,... Collide with the second obstacles 18b, 18b one after another, or pass through the game ball passage holes 27, 27,.
[0016]
As described above, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with the game member 36 in which the transparent first plate 9 and the second plate 10 are arranged in parallel at an interval of the diameter of the game ball or more in front of the symbol display device 23. Since the game balls hit into the game area P flow down not only from both sides of the symbol display device 23 but also from the front of the symbol display device 23, the flow-down state of the game balls is lower than that of the conventional pachinko machine. There is a wide variety of games, and the game has a high level of interest. In addition, since the game member 36 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin, the large-sized liquid crystal screen of the symbol display device 23 is clearly visible despite the presence of the game member 36 in front of the symbol display device 23. It is possible to enjoy dynamic designs and moving images displayed over the entire large liquid crystal screen. Therefore, the player can enjoy the game without getting tired forever.
[0017]
The pachinko machine 1 has a plurality of obstacles 11, 11,... Protruding from the surface of the first plate 9 and a plurality of obstacles 18, 18,. Are protruded, and the game balls flowing in front of the first plate body 9 and in front of the second plate body roll right and left, so that the flow-down state of the game balls is more varied. ing. Furthermore, the collision speed with the plurality of obstacles 11, 11,..., 18, 18,... Does not increase the falling speed of the game ball flowing in front of and inside the game member 36, so that it flows down the front of the game member 36. When the played game ball collides with a prize device such as the symbol starting port W6 arranged below the symbol display device 23 or an obstacle nail or the like, it is possible to prevent the prize device and the obstacle nail or the like from being damaged.
[0018]
Furthermore, since the game ball passage holes 27, 27,... Are formed in the first plate body 9, the flowing game balls flow between the front of the first plate body 9 and the front of the second plate body 10. Because of this, the flow-down mode of the game balls is more varied.
[0019]
In addition, in the pachinko machine 1, the second obstacles 11b of the first plate body 9 are provided with ball paths 44 for guiding game balls to the game ball passage holes 27, 27,. The second obstacles 18b, 18b of the second plate 10 are provided with ball paths 45, 45,... For guiding the game balls to the game ball passage holes 27, 27,. The probability of passing through the game ball passage holes 27, 27,... And moving back and forth between the front of the first plate 9 and the front of the second plate 10 is very high. For this reason, the diversification of the flow-down mode of the game ball is stabilized.
[0020]
In addition, the pachinko machine 1 has a plurality of obstacles 11, 11... Arranged in a staggered manner on the first plate 9, and a plurality of obstacles 18, 18 on the second plate 10. Are arranged in a zigzag pattern, and the possibility that a game ball colliding with the upper obstacles 11,11 .. collides with the lower obstacles 11,11 .. and the upper obstacles 18,18. It is highly likely that the game ball that has collided with the lower obstacle 18 will have a high possibility of colliding with the lower obstruction 18, and the flowing ball will swing greatly to the left and right. Has become.
[0021]
Incidentally, the configuration of the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the aspect of the above embodiment at all, machine frame, front frame, game board, glass frame, supply tray, storage tray, firing handle, symbol display device, The shapes and structures of the game members, various winning devices, etc., the arrangement of the obstacle nails, the shape of the symbol display device, the display contents, and the configuration of the operation contents in the "big hit state" can be appropriately changed without departing from the spirit of the present invention. .
[0022]
For example, the number of obstacles installed on each plate of the game member is not limited to the same number as in the above embodiment, and can be changed as appropriate. Further, the shape of the obstacle is not limited to the shape of the above-described embodiment, and may be a simple columnar shape, a columnar body with a bulging head, or the like. Furthermore, the arrangement of the obstacles is not limited to the staggered shape, and the obstacles may be arranged in the same manner in the upper and lower directions. In addition, the obstacle is not necessarily provided integrally with the plate, but may be provided by bonding another member or the like. Further, it is also possible to provide a locking recess for locking each obstacle implanted in the second plate on the back surface of the first plate. When such a configuration is employed, there is an advantage that the obstacle of the second plate is not easily damaged by the impact of the collision of the game ball.
[0023]
On the other hand, in a pachinko machine, at normal times, a game ball can flow in front of the symbol display device, and when the symbol of the symbol display device is fluctuating or is in a "big hit state", the front of the symbol display device is set. It is also possible to configure so that the game ball does not flow down. Further, when the symbol of the symbol display device is fluctuating or is in the “big hit state”, the symbol display device is configured so that the obstacle on each plate of the game member does not obstruct (the player's view is reduced). It is also possible to configure so as to display a symbol (not to be interrupted).
[0024]
In the above embodiment, an example in which the pachinko machine of the present invention is a so-called first-type pachinko machine has been described, but the pachinko machine of the present invention is not limited to the first-type pachinko machine. Alternatively, other types of pachinko machines, such as a third type of pachinko machine, may be used.
[0025]
【The invention's effect】
Gaming pachinko machine according to claim 1, in front of the LCD screen pattern display apparatus, in which a plurality of transparent plate body parallel to each other in diameter or spacing Yu Technical sphere parallel to the LCD screen A member is installed, and the game ball driven into the game area is caused to flow not only from both sides of the symbol display device, but also from the front of the liquid crystal screen, so that the flow of the game ball is lower than the conventional pachinko machine There is a wide variety of games, and the game has a high level of interest. Also, since the gaming member is formed of a transparent synthetic resin, the large liquid crystal screen of the symbol display device can be clearly seen, despite the gaming member being installed in front of the symbol display device, It is possible to enjoy dynamic patterns and moving images displayed over the entire large liquid crystal screen. Therefore, the player can enjoy the game without getting tired forever.
Further , a game ball passage hole is formed at a position in front of the liquid crystal screen of a plate body other than the rearmost one of the plurality of plate bodies , and at least a liquid crystal is formed on a surface of the plate body having the game ball passage hole. A plurality of obstacles are protruded at a position in front of the screen, and at least one obstacle is provided with a ball guide path for guiding a game ball to a game ball passage hole, and the game ball passage hole is provided on an extension of the ball guide path. Since the game balls that flow down can move back and forth between the fronts of the plurality of plates at the front position of the liquid crystal screen, the flow down modes of the game balls are very varied. Furthermore, the plurality of obstacles cause the flowing game balls to roll right and left in front of the liquid crystal screen, so that the flow form of the game balls is more varied.
In addition, since the collision speed with a plurality of obstacles does not increase the falling speed of the game ball flowing down the front of the game member, the game ball flowed down the front of the game member is arranged below the symbol display device. It is possible to prevent damage to the prize-winning devices such as the symbol start-up opening and the prize-winning devices when they collide with obstacle nails or the like.
[0026]
According to the pachinko machine described in claim 2 , the probability that the flowing game ball passes through the game ball passage hole and moves between the fronts of the plurality of plates can be increased. The diversity of embodiments is more stable.
[0027]
In the pachinko machine described in claim 3 , a plurality of obstacles are staggered on the plate, and there is a high possibility that the game ball that has collided with the upper obstacle will collide with the lower obstacle. In addition, since the flowing game ball swings greatly left and right, the flow mode of the game ball is more varied.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine.
FIG. 2 is an explanatory perspective view showing a game board.
FIG. 3 is an explanatory perspective view showing a state where a game member is removed from a game board.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory perspective view showing a state where the game member is disassembled.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing a first plate body.
FIG. 6 is an explanatory view showing a second plate body.
FIG. 7 is an explanatory view showing a state in which a game ball flows down and in front of and inside a game member ((a) shows the front of the game member, and (b) shows A in (a)). −A line cross section).
FIG. 8 is an explanatory view showing a state where a game ball flows down in front of a game member.
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which a game ball flows down and in front of and inside a game member.
FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which a game ball flows down and in front of and inside a game member.
FIG. 11 is an explanatory view showing a state in which a game ball flows down and in front of and inside a game member ((a) shows the front of the game member, and (b) shows B in (a)). FIG. 3B illustrates a cross section taken along line B , and FIG. 3C is an exploded perspective view of the game member.
[Explanation of symbols]
1. Pachinko machine, 2. Machine frame, 3. Front frame, 4. Game board, 5. Glass frame, 6. Supply tray, 7. Storage tray, 8. Launch handle, 9. 1st plate, 10 second plate, 11 obstacle, 12 screw part, 13 hole for display device, 14 screw piece, 15 window part, 16 Screws, 17 guides, 18 obstacles, 19 passage holes, 20 collective plates, 21 prize ball payout devices, 22 display device mounting parts, 23 design display devices, 24 ..Screws, 25.Screws, 26..Memory lamp displays, 27..Down holes, 28..Plates, 29..Protrusions, 30..Plates, 31. 32..plate part, 33 .. screwed boss, 34 .. distribution inclined part, 35 .. peripheral wall part, 36 .. game member, 37 .. game ball rail, 38 .. passage hole, 39 .. Out hole, 40 plate member, 41 obstacle, 42 rib, 43 screw part, B game ball, B game ball, P game area, W1, W6 Symbol starting port, W2-W5, W8, W9 ... winning device, W7 ... big winning port.

Claims (3)

A symbol display device having a liquid crystal screen is provided in the game area, and when the display content of the symbol display device is in a specific mode, a pachinko machine in which a special game state advantageous to a player occurs,
Wherein in front of the LCD screen pattern display devices are installed gaming member to a plurality of transparent plate body parallel to each other in diameter or spacing Yu technique balls arranged in parallel with the LCD screen, a plurality of plate At the front position of the liquid crystal screen of the plate body other than the plate body located at the most rear of the body, while a game ball passing hole is drilled ,
A plurality of obstacles are protruded at a position in front of the liquid crystal screen on the surface of the plate having at least the game ball passage hole, and at least one obstacle is provided with a guiding path for guiding the game ball to the game ball passage hole. A pachinko machine , wherein the game ball passage hole is provided on an extension of the ball path . The pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein the guiding path is the obstacle formed in a V-shaped cross section . The pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of obstacles are installed in a staggered manner .

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