JP2003180953A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine that can provide an interesting game with excellent force and presence by outputting various kinds of fully powerful effect sound from an effect sound output device while preventing the penetration of foreign matters into the machine. <P>SOLUTION: The rear side of an effect sound output device capable of outputting various kinds of effect sound is covered with a storage case of required shape to partition a storage part of enclosure structure. A bass reflex duct 33 is formed to communicate the inside of the storage part of enclosure structure with the outside to increase a low sound region of the effect sound outputted from the effect sound output device 25, and an opening part 33a of required shape through which the bass reflex duct 33 is opened to the outside is provided with a regulating part 36 that can regulate the penetration of the foreign matters or the like into the storage part in the state of holding the communicating state of the inside of the storage part of enclosure structure with the outside. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention outputs various sound effects from a sound effect output device in accordance with a game state,
The present invention relates to a gaming machine configured so that an entertaining game can be played.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a basic configuration of a gaming machine represented by a pachinko machine or an arrange ball machine, as shown in FIG. 6 or 7, for example, in a pachinko machine, an opening front side of an outer frame A as a rectangular frame body is provided. On the other hand, the middle frame B is attached detachably and openably and closably by using the connecting and supporting means and the locking means. Then, in the front side portion of the middle frame B, a side-opening front frame C with a glass door D and an upper bowl E are attached detachably and openably, and the rear side of the upper bowl E is attached. An electric ball feeder is set in. Further, a sound effect output device 25 (speaker or the like) is provided at a required position inside the middle frame B.
And a lower ball plate F, a hitting ball launching device H, and the like are installed below the middle frame B. Further, a mechanism set board G and the like are provided on the back side of the middle frame B, and a game board J that forms a required game area I inside the front surface of a holding frame provided on the rear side of the middle frame B. It is set to be removable and replaceable,
A symbol variable display device K is arranged at a substantially central portion of the game area I. In the mechanism set board G, main control means Q for controlling the entire pachinko machine, symbol display control means R for controlling the variable pattern display device K, sound effect control means S, lamp control means, payout control. Various control means such as a control means and a firing control means are arranged at predetermined parts respectively, and the various control means are electrically connected to the main control means Q. According to the control command transmitted from the main control means Q. Control.

Then, a pachinko ball (game ball) stored in the upper ball plate E is shot in a game area I on the game board J by using the hitting ball launching device H, thereby playing a pachinko game. It is designed to be deployed. The middle frame for various game states (during the winning of a predetermined prize hole, when the variable display device K is activated, when special game conditions are established, when the winning device is activated, etc.) that are generated during the pachinko game. By outputting various sound effects from the sound effect output device 25 arranged inside B, it is set to notify the player of the game state and to enhance the interest of the game.

[0004]

However, as described above, the mechanism set board G of the pachinko machine has a large number of members such as the main control means Q, the symbol display control means R, the sound effect control means S and other various control means. And a sound effect output device 2
There is a limited space in which 5 can be arranged. Therefore, although a relatively small-sized sound effect output device 25 is provided, it is difficult to output a high-quality sound effect even if a high-performance one is used, and the interest of the game is spoiled. There is fear. In particular, it is difficult to output a sufficiently powerful low-pitched sound, and it is pointed out that the gaming machine lacks the power and presence.

Therefore, the applicant of the present application is sufficiently powerful by disposing the sound effect output device 25 in a box having an enclosure structure and providing a bass reflex duct for communicating the box with the outside. It was found that a sound effect could be output. However, since the inside of the box in which the sound effect output device 25 is arranged and the outside communicate with each other through the bass reflex duct, for example, due to a foreign object being inserted by a player's mischief, spilled water, or the like, The bass reflex duct, the enclosure structure box, or the sound effect output device is easily damaged or soiled, and the effect of outputting a powerful sound effect is impaired. Further improvement is strongly desired.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been proposed in view of the problems inherent in the above-mentioned conventional techniques, and has been proposed to suitably solve the problems. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that outputs a sound effect and is capable of playing an entertaining game excellent in force and presence, and that can prevent foreign matter and the like from entering the machine.

[0007]

In order to overcome the above-mentioned problems and achieve the intended purpose, a game machine according to the present invention is a sound effect output device capable of outputting various sound effects in accordance with a game state. In a gaming machine equipped with, by covering the rear side of the sound effect output device with a housing case of a required shape, to define a housing portion of the enclosure structure, to communicate the inside and outside of the housing portion of the enclosure structure, While forming a bass reflex duct capable of enhancing the bass range of the sound effect output from the sound effect output device, the bass reflex duct has an opening of a required shape that opens to the outside, and the inside and outside of the accommodating portion of the enclosure structure. It is characterized in that a regulation portion is provided which is capable of regulating the entry of foreign matter and the like into the accommodating portion while maintaining the communication state.

[0008]

In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the rear side of the sound effect output device for outputting various sound effects is housed in the housing portion of the enclosure structure defined by the housing case.
Since it is possible to prevent interference between the sound effect output in front of the sound effect output device and the sound effect output in the opposite phase to the rear, it is possible to output a clear sound effect. Further, by providing a bass reflex duct that connects the inside and the outside of the housing portion of the enclosure structure, the rear of the sound effect output device is provided.
Since the bass range of the sound effect output to (inside the accommodation section) is enhanced by this bass reflex duct, it is possible to play a game excellent in power and presence. Further, since the bass reflex duct is provided with a restricting portion at the opening that is open to the outside so as to restrict the entry of foreign matter and the like into the accommodating portion, the accommodating portion and the bass reflex duct are effectively prevented from being soiled or damaged. be able to.

[0009]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Next, a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings with reference to preferred embodiments. In addition, in the present embodiment, a case where the game machine is implemented in a general pachinko machine will be described. Further, since the structure of the pachinko machine in this embodiment is basically the same as that of the above-described conventional technique, the same members as those already described are designated by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 2, the outer frame A comprises a pair of flat plate-shaped horizontal frames 20, 20 and an upper frame 21, and a lower frame 22 on which a shield plate 23 is erected on the front side. The shaft holes (not shown) of the middle frame B are detachably attached to the support shafts 21a, 22a provided in the vicinity of the left end portions of the upper frame 21 and the lower frame 22, respectively. Middle frame B is the support shaft 2
It is arranged so as to be rotatable around 1a and 22a. And
As shown in FIG. 1, the game board J detachably attached to a holding frame provided on the back side of the middle frame B is on the front side of a game area I surrounded by a rail 10 which is curved in a substantially circular shape. , A winning prize 11 which is arranged at a little lower part of the vertical center and can detect a ball with a switch, and a variable symbol display device K which is arranged immediately above the starting prize 11 and which performs variable display of symbols and the like. Large decorative component L that is aligned and has a visible display window opened by plating the inner wall surface
Also, an electric guide vehicle 12 and a normal guide vehicle 13 which are also called windmills and change the flowing direction of the game balls, a large electric prize winning device M installed immediately below the starting prize device 11, and a game state Illumination device 14 whose irradiation pattern is changed and controlled according to
And so on. It should be noted that reference numeral 16 in FIG. 1 indicates an outlet, and the game ball is ejected.

A switch (not shown) provided in the starting prize device 11 is used as a starting input means for starting the variable variable display device K once for each detection of each game ball. Further, the prize winning device M is a large prize winning device M to which an opening operation condition is given as a special game state when the big hit of the variable symbol display device K is established, and as shown in FIG. The door-shaped opening / closing plate 18 provided opposite to the door is changed from a normal closed state to an open state based on a set drive condition related to a rear electromagnetic solenoid (not shown). It should be noted that ordinary winning tools 19, 19 are provided on both left and right sides of the winning device M.

Further, the mechanism set board G provided on the back surface of the middle frame B is provided with a ball storage and discharge path portion 38 and the like at the outer peripheral portion extending from the upper portion to the right side portion. An electrically controlled ball payout device 39 for renting balls and prize balls, which is in the form of a cassette, is installed below the storage / discharge path portion 38 in a front-rear relationship (see FIG. 7). Below these ball payout devices 39, a ball discharge path (not shown) for discharging the balls to be paid out and the prize balls paid out from the device 39 to the upper bowl plate E or the lower bowl plate F assembled in the middle frame B. Is formed, and a predetermined number of pachinko balls (reserved balls) stored in the ball storage and discharge route portion 38 are paid out as ball rentals or prize balls by the operation of each ball payout device 39. .

As shown in FIG. 3, mounting holes 23a, 23a are formed in the left and right sides of the shield plate 23 standing on the front side of the lower frame 22 of the outer frame A, respectively, and each mounting hole is formed. Sound effect output devices 25, 25 capable of outputting various sound effects are provided behind the hole 23a. That is, the sound effect output device 25 is arranged at a position below the pachinko machine. Here, the sound effect output device 25 is composed of a general speaker or the like, and the front side of the sound effect output device 25 is protected by a protection member 27 having a large number of small holes. The sound effect output device 25 is attached to the mounting frame 2
In the state in which substantially the entire surface of the protection member 27 is exposed to the outside through the fixing member 29, the fixing member 29 is inserted into the mounting hole 23a of the shielding plate 23.
It can be attached with screws or the like through.
The sound effect output device 25 outputs various sound effects based on the sound signal transmitted from the sound effect control means S (see FIG. 7).

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the shielding plate 23
A housing case 30 capable of covering and housing the rear sides of the left and right sound effect output devices 25, 25 is disposed on the back side of the housing. The shielding plate 23 and the housing case 30 allow the housing portion 31 of a so-called enclosure structure to be housed. Is defined. That is, the sound effect output devices 25, 25 arranged on the left and right of the pachinko machine.
The front side of the device outputs various sound effects to the outside because it passes through the protection member 27, while the sound effect output device 2
Since the rear side of 525 is accommodated in the accommodating portion 31 of the enclosure structure, various sound effects are generated in the accommodating portion 3.
It is configured to output within 1. A joint material (not shown) such as a rubber packing is arranged between the housing case 30 and the shielding plate 23 to ensure the airtightness of the housing portion 31.

As shown in FIG. 4, an opening 33a is formed in a vertically long rectangular shape at a substantially central portion of the shielding plate 23, and the storage case 30 defines the opening 33a. A bass reflex duct 33 of a required length extending into the accommodation portion 31 is formed. That is, the inside of the accommodating portion 31 of the enclosure structure and the outside are configured to communicate with each other through the bass reflex duct 33 that opens at a substantially vertical lower position of the pachinko machine (machine body). Further, a locking hole 23b to which a cover member 35 described later can be attached is formed in each of the upper portion and both side portions of the opening portion 33a where the bass reflex duct 33 is opened to the outside, and the cover member 3 is formed.
5 is removably attached to the shielding plate 23 through each locking hole 23b.

As shown in FIG. 4 or 5, the cover member 35 has a body portion 35a formed in a substantially elliptical shape.
A through hole 35b having a shape corresponding to the shape of the opening 33a of the bass reflex duct 33 formed in the shielding plate 23 is formed. Further, the main body portion 35 a of the cover member 35 has an opening 33 a of the bass reflex duct 33 and the cover member 3.
When the through holes 35b of No. 5 are aligned, the locking pieces 35 are placed at the positions corresponding to the respective locking holes 23b formed in the shielding plate 23.
c is formed respectively, and the front end of each locking piece 35c is inserted into the corresponding locking hole 23b, and by pressing the cover member 35 from the front, the respective locking pieces 35c are elastically deformed. Are removably fitted and mounted in the locking holes 23b.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 (a) and 5 (b), when the cover member 35 is attached to the opening 33a of the bass reflex duct 33, the through hole 35b of the cover member 35 is
A restricting portion 36 is provided for maintaining communication between the inside and the outside of the accommodating portion 31 of the enclosure structure and for restricting entry of foreign matter and the like into the accommodating portion 31. Here, FIG.
As shown in (b), the restricting portion 36 provided on the cover member 35 is composed of a plurality of restricting pieces 36a inclined so as to descend from the rear toward the front at a required angle,
The restriction pieces 36a are vertically separated from each other at a required interval and open between them.

[0018]

Operation of the Embodiment Next, the operation of the pachinko machine according to this embodiment having the above-described structure will be described. When the pachinko ball hit on the game board J by the hitting ball launching device H wins a desired game state such as winning various prizes, the sound effect control means S generates a sound signal corresponding to the game state. Various sound effects are output from the sound effect output device 25. At this time, the sound effect output device 25 is installed in the lower frame 2 of the outer frame A of the pachinko machine having a relatively large space.
Since it is arranged on the rear side of the second shield plate 23, it is possible to employ a large-sized and high-performance sound effect output device. Then, the sound effect output device 25 is arranged at the lower position of the pachinko machine and the bass reflex duct 33 is opened at the substantially vertical lower position of the pachinko machine, so that various sound effects are outputted near the abdomen of the player. As a result, the player can feel a powerful sound and can play a realistic game.

In general, before and after the sound effect output device 25, for example, when a diaphragm (not shown) of the sound effect output device 25 moves forward, the air on the front surface is pushed to cause "dense air". On the other hand, the opposite action is performed with the sound effect output device 25 as a boundary so that the rear surface becomes thin "sparse" of air. That is, the sound effect output device 25
It is known that the sound with the opposite phase is output before and after, and if the sound with the opposite phase output before and after this interferes with each other, the sound becomes unclear (especially in the low range). Is significantly affected). In this embodiment, by covering the rear side of the sound effect output device 25 with the housing case 30, the housing case 30 and the shielding plate 23 define a housing portion 31 having an enclosure structure. The rear of the sound output device 25 is accommodated. For this reason,
The interference of the sounds output from the front and back of the sound effect output device 25 is prevented, and clear sound effects can be output, so that the player can enjoy a more entertaining game. By changing the volume of the accommodating portion 31, it is possible to change the limit (limit frequency) of the bass range that can be output clearly (generally, increasing the volume lowers the limit frequency and lowers it). It becomes possible to output sound effects in the range.) Further, since the joint material is arranged between the housing case 30 and the shielding plate 23 to ensure the airtightness of the housing portion 31, the effect output from the sound effect output device 25 is obtained. It is possible to prevent sound leakage.

Further, generally, when the sound effect output device is housed in a box having a duct to output a sound, the sound output from the rear surface of the sound effect output device is the space inside the box and the duct. It is known that a so-called Hertzholm resonance is generated and resonates at a specific frequency (called anti-resonance frequency) to radiate sound from the duct to the outside, and this radiated sound is higher at frequencies higher than the anti-resonance frequency. It is known that the sound output from the front surface of the sound effect output device has the same phase as the sound output from the front surface. That is, the bass reflex duct 33 for communicating the inside and the outside of the accommodating portion 31 of the enclosure structure.
By providing the above, the bass range is enhanced by the Hertzholm resonance phenomenon between the housing part 31 of the enclosure structure and the bass reflex duct 33, and it is possible to output a powerful and realistic sound effect in which the bass range is emphasized. it can. The anti-resonance frequency enhanced by the bass reflex duct 33 can be determined by the volume of the housing portion 31 of the enclosure structure, the diameter and the length of the bass reflex duct 33, and the neighborhood of the limit frequency is enhanced. It is preferable to set so as to be possible.

Further, a cover member 35 provided with a restricting portion 36 for restricting entry of foreign matters and the like into the accommodating portion 31 of the enclosure structure is disposed in the opening portion 33a where the bass reflex duct 33 is opened to the outside. As a result, the player's fingers and foreign objects can be prevented from being damaged by being inserted into the bass reflex duct 33 and the accommodating portion 31. Further, since the restricting portion 36 provided in the through hole 35b of the cover member 35 is configured by vertically separating the plurality of flat plate-like restricting pieces 36a at predetermined intervals, the restricting portion of the sound passing through the through hole 35b is formed. The energy loss due to 36 can be reduced, and the sound effect can be efficiently output. Further, since each of the restricting pieces 36a is inclined so as to descend from the rear side toward the front side at a required angle, the restricting pieces 36a prevent the bass reflex duct 33 and the accommodating portion even when water or the like is drained. It is possible to restrict the entry into the inside of the housing 31, and prevent the inside of the bass reflex duct 33 and the housing portion 31 from becoming dirty. Furthermore, since it becomes difficult for the player to see the inside of the bass reflex duct 33, mischief such as insertion of fingers can be suppressed. Further, since the cover member 35 is detachably arranged by the fitting means of the locking hole 23b and the locking piece 35c, if the cover member 35 is damaged, only the cover member 35 can be replaced. And work time and waste can be reduced. Note that the design can be changed by disposing the cover member 35 having a different shape and design for each game machine.

In the embodiment, the pachinko machine is used as the game machine. However, the invention is not limited to this, and the game machine may be an arrange ball machine, a slot machine machine, or the like. Further, the sound effect output device provided in the housing portion is not limited to the speaker, and conventionally known devices and members capable of outputting various sound effects can be adopted. Further, one sound effect output device is arranged on each of the left and right sides in the accommodating portion defined by the accommodating case and the shielding plate, but the number and the disposing position are not limited to this, and may be appropriately determined. It is possible to change.

Further, as the sound effect output device, even if at least an output device for middle and high sounds is arranged in the housing portion of the enclosure structure, it is possible to output a powerful sound effect in which bass is emphasized. . Further, although the sound effect output devices arranged on the left and right are housed in one housing case, the respective sound effect output devices may be housed independently in the housing case. Further, although the sound effect output device is arranged at the lower position of the pachinko machine, it is not limited to this, but it is arranged at a required position of the gaming machine, and the rear side thereof is housed in the housing part of the enclosure structure, By communicating the inside and the outside of the housing, it is possible to output a clear and powerful sound effect. The bass reflex duct can be extended and bent to form a labyrinth, and the entire length of the duct can be lengthened so that the bass range can be reproduced even further. Then, if the width of the bass reflex duct is gradually widened toward the output side (outside), that is, a so-called back load horn type, it is possible to strongly reproduce the low frequency range, so that a crisp sound output can be obtained. It will be possible.

In the embodiment, the locking piece provided on the cover member is fitted and fixed in the locking hole formed near the opening of the bass reflex duct. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and screwing with screws or the like, bonding with an adhesive, and other various conventionally known means can be used, but a means for detachably attaching is preferable. Further, although a plurality of flat plate-shaped regulating pieces are arranged on the cover member to constitute the regulating portion, other constitutions can be adopted as long as they can prevent foreign matters and the like from entering the enclosure structure.
When a flat plate-shaped restricting piece is adopted, its inclination angle can be changed as required.

[0025]

As described above, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, the sound effect output device is provided in the housing portion of the enclosure structure defined by covering the rear side of the sound effect output device with the housing case. By housing the rear side of the sound effect output device and arranging the front side of the sound effect output device to be exposed to the outside,
Interference of sounds output from the front and rear of the sound effect output device is prevented, and clear sound effects can be output. In addition, by providing a bass reflex duct that communicates the inside and the outside of the enclosure with the enclosure structure, the bass range is enhanced by the resonance phenomenon between the space inside the accommodation and the bass reflex duct, and the sound effect output device provides a powerful and realistic feeling. It is possible to output a sound effect with excellent bass sound. Then, since the bass reflex duct is provided with an opening portion that is open to the outside, a restriction portion that can restrict the entry of foreign matter or the like into the accommodation portion is provided.
It is possible to prevent the inside of the bass reflex duct and the housing from being damaged or soiled.

Further, the opening for opening the bass reflex duct has a through hole having a shape corresponding to the opening, and
Since the cover member having the restriction portion provided in the through hole is detachably arranged, it can be replaced when the cover member is damaged.

Further, the restricting portion is composed of a plurality of flat plate-like restricting pieces which are slanted downward from the rear toward the front at a required angle, and each of the restricting pieces is vertically spaced at a required interval. Since it is configured, it is possible to reduce the energy loss of the sound wave in the regulation unit, and it is possible to efficiently output various sound effects. Even when water or the like is spilled from above, it is possible to prevent the player from entering the bass reflex duct or the accommodating portion, and it is possible to suppress mischief because the player cannot see the inside.

Further, since the sound effect output device is arranged at the lower position of the game machine and the bass reflex duct is opened at the vertically lower position of the game machine, various sound effects are outputted near the abdomen of the player. It is possible to experience the game by playing the game with more force and presence.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing an outer frame of the pachinko machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state where the lower frame of the pachinko machine according to the embodiment is viewed from the back side.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state where the lower frame of the pachinko machine according to the embodiment is viewed from the front.

5A and 5B show a cover member according to an embodiment, FIG. 5A is a perspective view seen from the back, and FIG. 5B is a vertical side view.

FIG. 6 is a front view showing a pachinko machine according to a conventional technique.

FIG. 7 is a rear view showing a pachinko machine according to a conventional technique.

[Explanation of symbols]

25 Sound effect output device 30 storage cases 31 Housing 33 bass reflex duct 33a opening 35 cover member 35b through hole 36 Regulation Department 36a restriction piece

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A game machine provided with a sound effect output device (25) capable of outputting various sound effects in accordance with a game state, wherein the sound effect output device (25) is a housing case (30) of a required shape. By covering the rear side of the
A bass reflex duct (33) that defines (31), makes the inside of the housing part (31) of the enclosure structure communicate with the outside, and can enhance the bass range of the sound effect output from the sound effect output device (25). ) Is formed and the bass reflex duct (33) is opened to the outside in an opening (33a) of a required shape, the accommodating portion (31) of the enclosure structure.
With the communication state between the inside and the outside maintained, the accommodating portion (31)
A game machine characterized in that a restriction portion (36) capable of restricting entry of foreign matter into the inside is provided. 2. A through hole having a shape corresponding to the opening (33a).
(35b), and the restriction portion (36) in this through hole (35b)
The cover member (35) provided with
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is detachably arranged in alignment with (35b). 3. The restricting portion (36) is composed of a plurality of flat plate-like restricting pieces (36a) inclined so as to descend from a rear side to a front side at a required angle, and each restricting piece (36a) has a required shape. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machines are vertically spaced from each other. 4. The sound effect output device (25) is arranged at a lower position of the machine body, and the opening (33a) of the bass reflex duct (33).
The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the game machine is opened at a substantially vertical center lower position of the machine body.