JP5144164B2 - Game machine directing device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an effect device for a gaming machine disposed on a game board.

  In a pachinko machine that is a typical gaming machine, a decorative member is arranged at a substantially central position of a game area formed on a board surface of a gaming board set in the machine, and liquid crystal is emitted from an opening formed in the decorative member. A symbol display device such as a formula or drum type is faced, and a game effect such as a symbol combination game or a reach effect is performed with this symbol display device. In such a pachinko machine, a movable body for production is provided in the game area (for example, a decorative member), and the movable body is operated in accordance with the symbol combination game performed by the symbol display device, so that a big hit announcement, a reach announcement, etc. Proposals have been made in which ancillary performances are provided to improve the visual effects and enhance the fun of the game.

In order to enhance the effect of the movable body, light emitting means is provided on the movable body, and the light emission mode of the light emitting means is changed in accordance with the operation of the movable body (see, for example, Patent Document 1). . In addition, the movable body is decorated with light by irradiating light from the light emitting means installed at a fixed position toward the movable body (see, for example, Patent Document 2).
JP 2005-21577 A JP 2005-34462 A

  When the light emitting means is provided on the movable body as in Patent Document 1, a harness for supplying power to the light emitting means becomes an obstacle, and the smooth movement of the movable body is hindered or the movement range is limited. Moreover, in order to prevent a harness from getting entangled when the movable body moves, it is necessary to devise wiring arrangement. However, even if the wiring arrangement is devised so that the harness does not get entangled, the harness may be exposed depending on the moving amount and the moving posture of the movable body and may be seen by the player, resulting in a poor appearance.

  Moreover, in the structure which irradiates a movable body with the light from the light emission means arrange | positioned at the fixed position like patent document 2, the harness which supplies electric power to this light emission means does not disturb the movement of a movable body. However, in Patent Document 2, since the movable body moving up and down is only irradiated with light from the light emitting means at a fixed position, the light emission mode of the movable body does not change at each moved position. A certain production effect cannot be expected.

  That is, the present invention has been proposed to solve this problem in view of the above-described problems inherent in the effect device according to the prior art, and is subject to movement restrictions by a harness for supplying power to the light emitting means. An object of the present invention is to provide an effect device for a gaming machine that can change the light emission mode of the movable body in accordance with the movement of the movable body.

In order to overcome the above-mentioned problems and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 1 of the present application provides:
A directing device arranged on the game board (10),
A decorative body (32) facing the game area (14) formed on the front side of the game board (10);
First light emitting means (34) for irradiating light from the side toward the decorative body (32);
A second light emitting means (36) for facing the game area (14) apart from the decorative body (32) and irradiating light forward;
A movable body (28) having a light transmitting property and a light diffusing property and movable between a first position covering the front side of the decorative body (32) and a second position covering the front side of the second light emitting means (36). )When,
Drive means (38) for driving the movable body (28),
In a state where the movable body (28) is in the first position, the movable body (28) emits light by reflecting light from the first light emitting means (34) irradiated from the side,
When the movable body (28) is in the second position, the movable body (28) emits light while diffusing the light from the second light emitting means (36) irradiated from behind. It is characterized by.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the movable body is not provided with the light emitting means, the movement restriction by the harness for supplying power to the light emitting means is not imposed, and the moving range of the movable body is increased to produce the effect. Can be increased. Therefore, it is possible to move the movable body smoothly and largely without lengthening the harness or devising the handling, and the instrumentation load is reduced. Further, when the movable body is in the first position, the movable body emits light by irradiation of light from the side by the first light emitting unit, whereas when the movable body is in the second position, the second light emission. Since the movable body emits light by irradiation of light from behind by the means, the light emission mode of the movable body changes depending on the movement position, and the effect of the light emission of the movable body is improved.

  Since the first light emitting means has a function of causing the movable body to emit light and a function of a spotlight for illuminating the decorative body, the apparatus is simplified compared to the case where the light emitting means is provided separately for each function. The cost can be reduced. Further, the second light emitting means that can be used as a decorative light emitting means in a state where the movable body faces the first position is configured to emit light from the movable body facing the second position. There is no need to newly provide light emitting means for emitting light.

In the invention according to claim 2, the decorative body (32) is formed on a predetermined side (19d) of the decorative member (18) having an opening (18a) disposed in the game area (14) of the game board (10). ) And the first light emitting means (34), and the second light emitting means (36) is provided on another side (19a) connected to the predetermined side (19d),
The movable body (28) is configured to move in an arc shape between the first position and the second position.
According to invention of Claim 2, the 1st position which covers the decoration body arrange | positioned by the predetermined | prescribed side part in a decoration member, and the 2nd light emission means arrange | positioned by the side part different from this predetermined | prescribed side part The movable body can be moved between positions apart from the second position covering the power without considering the length or entanglement of the power supply harness.

  According to the effect device for a gaming machine according to the present invention, the movable body can be moved between the first position and the second position without being restricted by the movement of the harness for supplying power to the light emitting means. The movable body can emit light in different light emission modes at each position to enhance the effect.

  Next, the effect device for a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings by giving a preferred embodiment. In the embodiment, a pachinko machine equipped with a symbol display device that variably displays symbols and performs a game effect will be described as an example. Further, in the following description, “front / rear” and “left / right” are designated when the game board 10 of the pachinko machine is viewed from the front side as shown in FIG. 1 unless otherwise specified.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming board 10 of the pachinko machine according to the embodiment has a gaming area 14 defined by a rail 12 curved in a substantially circular shape on the front side, and the gaming area 14 includes a gaming board. A large decorative member 18 facing the symbol display device 16 disposed on the back side of the apparatus 10 is disposed. The decorative member 18 is configured by arranging a decorative part, a light emitting part, or the like having a required design on a horizontally long frame-shaped main body 19 that occupies most of the game area 14 in the left-right width direction. The frame-shaped main body 19 is screwed into the mounting hole (not shown) opened in Fig. 2 while being inserted from the front side. The display surface of the symbol display device 16 faces the front side of the game board 10 through an opening 18a opened at a substantially central position of the frame-shaped main body 19. In addition, a starting prize device 20 capable of winning a pachinko ball flowing down the gaming area 14 is disposed below the decorative member 18 in the gaming area 14, and the symbol is provided below the starting prize tool 20. An electric special prize-winning device 22 that is opened according to the result of the symbol combination game on the display device 16 is provided. Furthermore, at the lower left part of the game area 14, an electric decoration device 26 is provided that changes the irradiation pattern according to the symbol combination game on the plurality of normal winning devices 24 and the symbol display device 16 to perform a light emission effect. ing.

  The frame-shaped main body 19 of the decorative member 18 includes an upper side portion (another side portion) 19a, a lower side portion 19b, a left side portion 19c, and a right side portion (predetermined side portion) 19d located above and below and left and right of the opening 18a. An effect device 30 having a movable body 28 that is movable in a predetermined direction is arranged on the upper side 19a and the right side 19d that is connected to the upper side 19a. The effect device 30 is configured to improve the fun of the game by moving the movable body 28 in accordance with the symbol combination game performed on the symbol display device 16 and causing the movable body 28 to emit light. .

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect device 30 has a decorative body 32 disposed on the front side of the right side portion 19 d of the frame-shaped main body 19, and a first light that irradiates light toward the decorative body 32 from the side. 1st light emission means 34, the 2nd light emission means 36 arrange | positioned in the vicinity of the connection part of the right side part 19d in the upper side part 19a of the frame-shaped main body 19, the 1st position and 2nd light emission means which cover the front side of the decoration body 32 The movable body 28 is basically constituted by the movable body 28 that can move between the second positions covering the front side of 36 and a stepping motor 38 as a driving means for driving the movable body 28. In the embodiment, the frame-shaped main body 19 of the decorative member 18 functions as the main body of the effect device 30.

  As shown in FIGS. 2, 3 and 5, the decorative body 32 is completely covered at the front side by the movable body 28 when the movable body 28 faces the first position. As shown, when the movable body 28 faces the second position, the movable body 28 can be viewed from the front side. The decorative body 32 is configured to be operable by an operating means such as a solenoid (not shown), and the decorative body 32 is operated in accordance with the symbol combination game performed by the symbol display device 16, thereby improving the fun of the game. It is configured to do. In addition, the decorative body 32 of the embodiment is a doll imitating a character that is a motif of the pachinko machine. However, the shape of the decorative body 32 can be arbitrarily set, and the decorative body 32 may not operate.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 to 6, the first light emitting means 34 is arranged on the right side of the decorative body 32 (outside opposite to the opening 18 a). As shown in FIGS. 3 to 6, the first light emitting means 34 includes a first substrate 40 extending in the vertical direction and a predetermined distance apart from the first substrate 40 in the vertical direction (the extending direction of the decorative body 32). And a plurality of first light emitters 42 such as chip LEDs mounted thereon. The first light emitter 42 is mounted on the first substrate 40 so as to irradiate light toward the decorative body 32 positioned on the side. The first light emitting means 34 is always covered with a decorative part disposed on the front side of the decorative member 18 (frame-shaped main body 19), and is configured so as not to be visible to the player (FIG. 1). FIG. 2). Further, the first substrate 40 is connected to a lamp control device (not shown), and the first light emitter 42 is controlled in association with the symbol combination game on the symbol display device 16 or the moving position of the movable member 28 to obtain a predetermined value. It is set to light up with a pattern.

  As shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 5 and 6, the second light emitting means 36 is disposed on the right side of the upper side 19 a of the frame-shaped main body 19, and the movable body 28 faces the first position. A decorative cover 44 that is visible from the front side and covers the front side when the movable body 28 faces the second position, a second substrate 46 disposed behind the decorative cover 44, and mounted on the second substrate 46 And a plurality of second light emitters 48 such as chip LEDs. The decorative cover 44 is formed of a light-transmitting material and has a required design on the front surface, and each second light emitter 48 is irradiated with light toward the front (decorative cover 44). 2 mounted on the substrate 46. The second substrate 46 is connected to the lamp control device, and the second light emitter 48 is controlled in association with the symbol combination game on the symbol display device 16 or the moving position of the movable body 28 to control the predetermined pattern. Is set to light up. That is, the second light emitting means 36 is a light emitting effect means for changing the light irradiation pattern and performing a light emitting effect when the front side is not covered with the movable body 28 (the movable body 28 is in the first position, FIG. 5). In a state where the front side is covered with the movable body 28 (the movable body 28 is in the second position, FIG. 6), the movable body 28 is irradiated with light transmitted through the decorative cover 44 from the rear side. It functions as a light emitting means for emitting light. The decorative cover 44 is subjected to a light diffusing process such as diamond cutting or pear paste processing, so that the light irradiating from the rear can be diffused over a wide range to enhance the light decoration effect.

  The movable body 28 can cover the entire decorative body 32 without covering the second light emitting means 36 at the first position, and can cover the entire second light emitting means 36 without covering the decorative body 32 at the second position. It is formed in a plate shape set to a size that can be covered. In addition, a light transmitting portion 28a formed of a material that can transmit light is provided in the central portion of the movable body 28, and a non-light transmitting portion formed of a material that does not transmit light is provided around the light transmitting portion 28a. A portion 28b is provided. The light transmitting portion 28 a is positioned on the front side of the decorative body 32 with the movable body 28 facing the first position, and is irradiated from the first light emitting unit 34 toward the decorative body 32 and reflected by the decorative body 32. The light is transmitted through the light transmitting portion 28a, so that the light transmitting portion 28a emits light. A part of the light emitted from the first light emitting means 34 is directly incident from the side edge of the light transmitting portion 28a and causes the light transmitting portion 28a to emit light. The light transmitting portion 28a faces the front side of the decorative cover 44 of the second light emitting means 36 with the movable body 28 facing the second position, and the light of the second light emitting means 36 that has passed through the decorative cover 44 is light. The light transmission part 28a is configured to emit light by transmitting through the transmission part 28a. The light transmitting portion 28a is subjected to a light diffusing process such as diamond cutting or pear paste processing so as to diffuse light over a wide range and enhance the light decoration effect.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the frame-shaped main body 19 is provided with a guide member 50 at a position facing the decorative body 32 and the first light emitting means 34. An arcuate guide through hole 50a is formed which is open in the front-rear direction and has a concave shape on the opening 18a side. The guide member 50 extends to the outside of the second light emitting means 36. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a pair of support members 52, 52 that are spaced apart along the side edges are disposed on the outer edge of the movable body 28 so as to extend rearward. 52 and 52 are inserted in the guide through hole 50a of the guide member 50 so as to be movable. That is, the movable body 28 is configured to move in an arc shape between the first position and the second position along the guide through hole 50 a of the guide member 50. In the embodiment, the moving length that the movable body 28 moves between the first position and the second position is set longer than the length dimension of the movable body 28 in the moving direction, and the movable body 28 has its own length. It is designed to move in a range larger than the size.

  The guide member 50 is made of a material that can transmit light, and does not hinder the light from the first light emitting means 34 from irradiating the decorative body 32 and the movable body 28 facing the first position. ing. Further, the wall portion defining the guide through hole 50a in the guide member 50 is subjected to a light diffusion process such as diamond cutting or pear paste processing so that light from a light emitting component (not shown) can be diffused over a wide range. Composed. However, the wall portion facing the side of the decorative body 32 in the guide member 50 is not subjected to the light diffusion process, and the decoration from the first light emitting means 34 (the first light emitting body 42) is not diffused. The body 32 can be illuminated like a spotlight.

  The movable body 28 is connected to a stepping motor 38 disposed in the frame-shaped main body 19 and capable of rotating in the forward and reverse directions via a transmission mechanism 56. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the transmission mechanism 56 is disposed on support members 52, 52 extending rearward from the guide member 50, and has an arcuate rack 54 with teeth formed on the inner peripheral surface side. The first gear 60 connected to the rotating shaft of the stepping motor 38, the second gear 62 meshing with the first gear 60, and the third gear 64 meshing with the second gear 62 and meshing with the rack 54. It consists of. In other words, the power of the stepping motor 38 is transmitted to the rack 54 via the transmission mechanism 56, and the movable body 28 moves along the guide through hole 50 a of the guide member 50. The stepping motor 38 is controlled by a pulse signal transmitted from a control circuit device (not shown) that monitors the number of steps of the motor 38 so that the movable body 28 can be positioned and stopped at the first position and the second position. Composed.

(Effects of Example)
Next, the operation of the effect device for the pachinko machine according to the above-described embodiment will be described. As shown in FIGS. 2, 3, and 5, when the movable body 28 faces the first position, the decorative body 32 is covered with the movable body 28 and is not visible to the player. . In this state, the light emitted from the first light emitter 42 of the first light emitting means 34 illuminates the decorative body 32 from the side via the guide member 50, and the light reflected by the decorative body 32 is movable 28. The light transmitting portion 28a transmits light, and the light transmitting portion 28a emits light. Further, part of the light from the first light emitter 42 is directly incident from the side edge of the light transmitting portion 28a of the movable body 28, and the light transmitting portion 28a emits light. That is, the light emission of the movable body 28 at the first position is due to the light reflected on the decorative body 32 and the light directly incident from the side edge, and becomes a relatively strong light emission mode. In particular, since the wall portion located between the decorative body 32 and the first light emitting means 34 in the guide member 50 is not subjected to light diffusion processing, the light transmitting portion 28a side of the decorative body 32 and the movable body 28 is provided. The edge is irradiated with strong light, and the light transmitting portion 28a emits light more intensely than when light is irradiated through a member subjected to light diffusion processing. Further, the second light emitting means 36 is exposed, and the decorative cover 44 emits light by performing the light emission of the second light emitter 48 in a predetermined pattern, so that a required light emission effect can be performed.

  When the pachinko ball that has been launched into the game area 14 of the game board 10 wins the starting prize-winning tool 20, a required symbol combination game is played on the symbol display device 16. Then, the stepping motor 38 operates based on the required control conditions, and the power of the stepping motor 38 is transmitted to the movable body 28 via the transmission mechanism 56, and the movable body 28 is moved from the first position to the second position. Move towards position. With the movement of the movable body 28, the decorative body 32 is exposed, so that a visual effect can be obtained and the interest of the game can be increased. Moreover, the fun of the game can be improved by operating the exposed decorative body 32. In addition, since the light emitted from the first light emitting means 34 illuminates the decorative body 32 like a spotlight, the decorative body 32 can attract attention.

  Due to the rotation of the stepping motor 38, the movable body 28 that moves from the first position toward the second position gradually covers the front side of the second light emitting means 36, and the light emission effect by the second light emitting means 36 is gradually increased. It will be a hidden performance. Then, as shown in FIG. 6, when the movable body 28 reaches the second position, the stepping motor 38 is controlled to stop, so that the substantially entire second light emitting means 36 is covered by the movable body 28 and is visually recognized by the player. You won't get. The second light emitter 48 of the second light emitter 36 is disposed so as to irradiate light from the front, that is, toward the movable body 28 covering the second light emitter 36. Accordingly, the light emitted from the second light emitting means 36 is transmitted through the light transmitting portion 28a of the movable body 28, and the light transmitting portion 28a emits light. The light emitted from the movable body 28 at this time is due to the light emitted from the second light emitting body 48 of the second light emitting means 36 after passing through the decorative cover 44 subjected to the light diffusion process. The light emission mode is weaker and lighter than the light emission mode at one position.

  Then, the stepping motor 38 is reversely rotated based on the required control condition by the symbol combination game, so that the movable body 28 at the second position covering the second light emitting means 36 is directed toward the first position. By moving and arriving at the first position covering the decorative body 32 and stopping, the initial state is restored. In this state, as described above, a light emission effect is performed by the exposed second light emitting means 36, and the movable body 28 emits light from the side by the first light emitting means 34 from the light transmitting portion 28a. To do.

  Thus, in the rendering device 30 of the embodiment, in the state where the movable body 28 faces the first position and the state where the movable body 28 faces the second position, the direction and condition in which light is irradiated to the movable body 28 ( The presence / absence or the like of the member subjected to the light diffusion process is different, and the light emitting mode of the movable body 28 is made different so that the effect of presentation is improved. Moreover, the first light emitting means 34 and the second light emitting means 36 that emit light from the movable body 28 are disposed in the frame-shaped main body 19, and no light emitting means is disposed in the movable body 28 itself. Therefore, when the movable body 28 moves, the power supply harness does not get in the way or the harness is entangled, and the movable body 28 can be moved smoothly and largely without being restricted by the harness, The fun of gaming can be improved. Further, the first light emitting means 34 for causing the movable body 28 to emit light at the first position and the second light emitting means 36 for causing the movable body 28 to emit light at the second position both move the movable body 28 to another position. In this case, since it is configured to function as a means for illuminating the decorative body 32 and a means for performing a light emission effect alone, it is manufactured with a reduced number of parts compared to the case where a dedicated light emitting means for causing the movable body 28 to emit light is provided. Cost can be reduced.

  In addition, as in the embodiment, the movable body 28 moves between the first position and the second position set on the different side portions 19d and 19a of the frame-shaped main body 19, so that a high production effect is achieved. Is obtained. Moreover, even if the moving range of the movable body 28 is increased, it is not necessary to consider the length and entanglement of the cable, so that the rendering device 30 can be easily designed.

[Example of change]
The effect device for the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made.
(1) In the embodiment, the first position and the second position are set at different sides in the frame-shaped main body of the decorative member. However, the first position and the second position are set at different positions on the same side. May be. That is, the movable body is not limited to one that moves in an arc between the first position and the second position, but may be one that moves linearly. In addition, the object on which the effect device is disposed is not limited to the decorative member, but may be the game board itself.
(2) The driving means of the movable body is not limited to the stepping motor of the embodiment, and may be a linear motor or the like as long as the movable body can be moved between the first position and the second position. A linear actuator can be used. The configuration of the transmission mechanism is not limited to the configuration of the embodiment, and various other mechanisms such as a chain / sprocket, a combination of a screw shaft and a female screw member, or a link mechanism may be employed.
(3) In the embodiment, the first light emitting means is arranged on the right side of the decorative body. However, the first light emitting means is a decorative body as long as it can irradiate light from the side toward the decorative body. The upper side, the lower side, the left side, or the diagonally up / down position may be used.
(4) The light emitter of the light emitting means is not limited to an LED but may be a lamp or the like.
(5) The shape of the movable body can be arbitrarily determined, such as a design related to the symbol combination game in the symbol display device. Moreover, you may form the whole movable body with the material which can permeate | transmit light.
(6) In the embodiment, a pachinko machine is used as a gaming machine, but an arrangement ball machine, a slot machine machine, a pachinko slot machine, or the like may be used.

It is a front view which shows the game board of the pachinko machine which concerns on an Example. It is a front view which shows the decoration member by which the production | presentation apparatus based on an Example was arrange | positioned. It is a schematic perspective view which shows the production | presentation apparatus which concerns on an Example in the state which positioned the movable body in the 1st position. It is a schematic perspective view which shows the production | presentation apparatus which concerns on an Example in the state which positioned the movable body in the 2nd position. It is a schematic front view which shows the production | presentation apparatus which concerns on an Example in the state which positioned the movable body in the 1st position. It is a schematic front view which shows the production | presentation apparatus which concerns on an Example in the state which positioned the movable body in the 2nd position.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Game board 14 Game area 18 Decoration member 18a Opening 19a Upper side part (another side part)
19d right side (predetermined side)
28 Movable body 32 Decorative body 34 First light emitting means 36 Second light emitting means 38 Stepping motor (driving means)

Claims (2)

A production device arranged on a game board,
A decorative body facing a game area formed on the front side of the game board;
First light emitting means for irradiating light from the side toward the decorative body;
A second light emitting means for facing the game area away from the decorative body and irradiating light forward;
A movable body having light permeability and light diffusibility, movable between a first position covering the front side of the decorative body and a second position covering the front side of the second light emitting means;
Comprising driving means for driving the movable body,
In a state where the movable body is in the first position, the movable body emits light by reflecting light from the first light emitting means irradiated from the side,
In the state where the movable body is in the second position, the movable body emits light by diffusing and transmitting the light from the second light emitting means that is irradiated from the rear, so that the movable body emits light. . The decorative body and the first light emitting means are disposed on a predetermined side of a decorative member having an opening disposed in the game area of the game board, and another side connected to the predetermined side. The second light emitting means is disposed in the part,
The game machine rendering device according to claim 1, wherein the movable body is configured to move in an arc between the first position and the second position.

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