JP3944062B2 - Bullet ball machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a ball game machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, pachinko gaming devices are known as bullet ball gaming machines that play a game ball on a game board. In such a pachinko gaming apparatus, the game ball is launched on the game board by operating the launch handle, and the game ball falls while colliding with the obstacle nail implanted on the game board. When this game ball enters a winning opening provided in the game board, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out.
[0003]
In addition, when a game ball enters the start opening provided in the game board, the fixed screen displayed on the display device is switched to a normal screen on which a moving image having a certain story is displayed, so-called variable display game To start. This variable display game is a game imitating a game played in a slot machine. A plurality of variable symbols are displayed on the display device, and after each of these symbols is variably displayed, these symbols are sequentially stopped at a predetermined timing. If a combination of symbols when the stop display of all symbols is confirmed becomes a combination of symbols, the jackpot state occurs.For example, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. It is a game that provides a predetermined profit and / or advantageous state to the player, such as playing.
[0004]
Recently, in order to enhance the excitement of the variable display game or to enhance the excitement by strongly impressing the occurrence of the big hit state, the effect image displayed on the display device is related to, for example, the main character of the dramatic picture or the like. Various stories, characters, and the like developed in this display device have appeared, such as people appearing and professional wrestling and sumo characters appearing. In addition, in order to provide a bold and realistic presence, the display area of the effect image is enlarged, or the display device itself on which the effect image is displayed is enlarged. Can be said to be increasing.
[0005]
However, as described above, the effect image developed on the display device is bold and realistic, so even if a picture or the like is drawn on a part other than the display device of the game board, the player's attention However, there is a problem that the player becomes bored when playing a game for a long time.
[0006]
As a pachinko gaming apparatus for solving such a problem, a pachinko gaming apparatus in which a gaming board is formed of a transparent substrate, and a pachinko that has an effect sheet with a pattern formed on the back side of the gaming board. There is a gaming device (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
In addition, the game board is a pachinko gaming machine formed of a transparent substrate, and the player is able to see the back side of the game board and the player can see the back side of the game board. There is also a pachinko gaming device in which a player can visually recognize a part of a mechanism member arranged on the back surface of the gaming board of the pachinko gaming device by providing an area configured to be impossible ( For example, see Patent Document 2). In the pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the player can view the effect sheet provided on the back surface of the gaming board through the gaming board made of a transparent substrate. In the pachinko gaming machine, the player can see a part of the mechanism members arranged on the back side of the game board, so that it can be seen as a new game board that has never been seen before.
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2000-61047 (Pages 1-6)
[Patent Document 2]
JP 2000-51464 (Page 1-13)
[0007]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
[0008]
However, the pachinko gaming machine with a production sheet with a pattern drawn on the back of the game board and a part of the mechanism members arranged on the back of the game board can be seen to make the new game board appear. Even if it is a pachinko gaming device that is a way, again, the part other than the display device has no feeling of movement compared to the effect image developed on the display device, so the player's attention cannot be directed, There is a problem that the player becomes bored when playing for a long time.
Furthermore, since the picture drawn on the above-mentioned effect sheet lacks clarity compared to the effect image developed on the display device, it becomes difficult to see the winning opening provided at the part where the image of the game board is drawn. There was also a problem.
[0009]
In order to eliminate such problems, recently, a ball game machine comprising a game board made of a transparent substrate with a picture film disposed on the front surface, and a variable display section provided on the back side of the game board. A ball ball game machine in which a light source for irradiating light toward the center of the game board is provided has been studied. In this ball game machine, the light of the light source provided in the ball game machine is illuminated so that the design of the design film arranged on the front of the game board appears to shine, so the entire game board was used. It is possible to produce a bold and diverse performance. As a result, the interest and interest in the performance can be increased, and the player can enjoy the game for a long time without feeling bored.
[0010]
However, in the above-described bullet ball game machine, there is a gap between the picture film disposed on the front surface of the transparent substrate and the variable display portion provided on the back side of the game board, so that the posture of the player changes. For example, when the variable display unit is viewed from an oblique direction by moving the viewpoint, the mechanism member and the like provided at the rear of the game board can be seen through the transparent board to the player. There is a problem that the aesthetic sense of is impaired.
In addition, since the back of the game board can be seen through, the variable display portion provided on the back side of the game board is in a position recessed from the front of the game board, so that the player can notice that There is a problem that the display part appears to be isolated and the interest of the game is lost.
[0011]
The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and the purpose thereof is that the aesthetics of the game board are impaired, or the variable display part appears to be isolated, and the interest of the game is cut off. It is possible to create a bold and diverse performance using the entire game board, and to fully enhance the interest and interest in the performance, so that the player can feel comfortable for a long time. An object of the present invention is to provide a ball game machine capable of enjoying a game.
[0012]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is a ball game machine including a game board and a variable display unit, and the game board has a picture film on which a picture is drawn arranged on the front side. A bullet ball comprising a transparent substrate provided, wherein the variable display portion is provided on the back side of the game board, and at least an edge of the variable display portion is covered with a pattern drawing area of the pattern film. Provide gaming machines.
[0013]
More specifically, the present invention provides the following.
(1) A game board provided with at least one winning opening through which a predetermined number of game balls are paid out when a game ball enters, and a plurality of change symbols after a change display of at least a plurality of change symbols is started. A ball game machine having a variable display unit on which a screen image showing a variable display game is displayed until one game is stopped and displayed, wherein the game board has a picture on which a picture is drawn. The film is made of a transparent substrate disposed on the front surface thereof, the variable display section is provided on the back side of the game board, and at least the edge of the variable display section is covered with the pattern drawing area of the pattern film. It is characterized by.
[0014]
According to the invention of (1), since the edge of the variable display portion is covered by the pattern drawing area of the pattern film, the viewpoint in front of the variable display portion changes the player's posture, etc. To prevent the variable display portion provided on the back side of the game board from being seen through the transparent substrate even when the variable display portion is viewed obliquely. it can. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a mechanism member or the like provided on the rear side of the game board from being seen through to the player and the aesthetics of the game board from being impaired.
In addition, since the back of the game board can be seen through, the player can be aware that the variable display portion provided on the back side of the game board is located behind the front of the game board. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the variable display portion from being seen in isolation and the interest of the game from being lost.
Furthermore, since the ground pattern drawn on the pattern film is displayed on the variable display unit, the boundary between the pattern drawing area of the pattern film and the variable display unit can be made inconspicuous. It is possible to provide a ball game machine in which the entire game board including it can be seen as a unit.
As a result, it is possible to enhance the interest and interest in the production sufficiently by performing bold and diverse production using the entire game board, and the player enjoys the game for a long time without feeling bored. It becomes possible.
[0015]
Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(2) The ball game machine described in (1) above, wherein a transparent decorative member is provided on the game board to cover part or all of the edge of the pattern drawing area overlapping the variable display section. The decorative member includes a entrance for inserting a game ball, a ball passage through which the game ball entering the entrance can pass, and a game ball passing through the ball passage. A ball outlet for exiting to the outside is formed.
[0016]
According to the invention of (2), since the transparent decorative member covers a part or all of the edge of the pattern drawing area of the pattern film that overlaps the variable display portion, the pattern drawing area of the pattern film and the above The boundary with the variable display part can be blurred to make it inconspicuous. Furthermore, by displaying the ground pattern drawn on the picture film on the variable display section, the border can be made less noticeable, the game board can be shown wider, and the game board and the variable display section It becomes possible to perform a novel production that has never been integrated.
[0017]
In addition, the decorative member includes a entrance for entering a game ball, a ball passage through which the game ball entering the entrance can pass, and a game ball passed through the ball passage outside. And a ball exit for exiting to the player, so that the player enters the entrance through the entrance, and moves the game ball from the exit through the entrance via the decoration member. It becomes possible to see, attracting the player's attention, and making the player entertained.
[0018]
In addition, in a conventional ball game machine in which a display device including a variable display unit is provided on the front surface of a game board, a so-called warp route for the game ball to pass or a game ball that has exited from the warp route to a predetermined position There is a so-called stage or the like for guiding the player to the display device, and there is an effect that attracts the player's attention to the warp route and the movement of the game ball passing through the stage and makes the player entertain However, if a display device including a variable display unit is provided on the back side of the game board, it is impossible to produce an effect using a warp route or a stage.
However, in the invention of (2), since the decorative member is provided on the game board, even if the display device is provided on the back side of the game board, the decorative member moves the player's attention to the movement of the game ball. It is possible to perform an effect that attracts the player and entertains the player.
[0019]
Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(3) In the ball game machine described in (2) above, the decorative member covers an upper portion of the edge of the pattern drawing region and the left and right side portions overlapping with the variable display portion.
[0020]
According to the invention of (3), since the decorative member covers the upper part of the edge of the picture drawing area and the left and right sides of the picture film that overlaps the variable display part, the falling game ball is viewed from above. A game ball that can be prevented from passing in front of the variable display portion and whose direction of travel has been changed by an obstacle nail implanted in the game board passes through the front of the variable display portion from the left and right. This can also be prevented. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game ball passing in front of the variable display unit from getting in the way and making it difficult to see the effect image displayed on the variable display unit. This can prevent irritation.
[0021]
Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(4) The ball game machine described in the above (2) or (3), wherein the winning opening is provided below the exit opening, and a game ball exiting from the exit opening can enter. It is comprised as follows.
[0022]
According to the invention of (4), the winning opening is provided below the exit opening, and it is configured to allow a game ball that has exited from the exit opening to enter. When the game balls enter the winning opening, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out, and the attention of the player is formed on the decorative member. The player enters the entrance hole, is discharged from the exit entrance through the ball passage, and is further attracted by the movement of the game ball entering the winning entrance, so that the player can be more entertained.
[0023]
Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(5) The bullet ball game machine according to any one of (1) to (4), wherein a light source that irradiates light from a side portion of the game board toward a center portion of the game board is provided. It is characterized by.
[0024]
According to the invention of (5), since the light source for irradiating light from the side portion of the game board toward the center portion of the game board is provided, when viewed from the front of the game board, the light board is disposed on the game board. The pattern drawn on the pattern film and the decorative members appear to shine. As a result, for example, by using a light source capable of emitting a plurality of colored lights, a bold and diverse performance using the entire game board can be performed, so that the player's attention is given to the entire game board. Can be directed and entertained by the player.
[0025]
Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(6) The ball and ball game machine according to (5), wherein a reflective film that reflects light is provided on the back surface of the game board.
[0026]
According to the invention of (6), the light emitted from the light source and traveling toward the back surface of the game board is reflected by the reflective film provided on the back surface of the game board and travels toward the front surface of the game board. The pattern drawn on the pattern film arranged on the game board, the decorative member, etc. appear to shine brighter. As a result, the player can be more easily aware and perform a bolder performance.
In addition, even if a part of the pattern drawing area of the pattern film is transparent, a mechanism film or the like provided behind the game board can be seen by the player by providing a reflective film on the back of the game board. It is possible to prevent the aesthetic sense of the game board from being lost and the interest of the game from being lost.
[0027]
[Definition of terms]
“Identification information” refers to visually identifiable information such as characters, symbols, pictures or patterns (designs), and is displayed on a variable display section described later. In addition, the identification information includes a fluctuating symbol which will be described later. Note that the variation symbol means a symbol that can be variably displayed.
“Fluctuation display” means that when the identification information changes sequentially, for example, when the symbol “7”, which is one identification information, changes to the symbol “8”, which is another identification information, or from the symbol “9” to another In addition to the case of changing to the symbol “☆”, when the identification information is moved and displayed while the identification information is displayed in the display area where the identification information can be displayed, for example, one symbol “ 7 ”is a concept including a case where the user moves while being displayed in the display area.
The “variable display result” means that the identification information is variably displayed as described above and then stopped and displayed. When the variably displayed result is in a specific display mode, a predetermined game value is given. Will be. The game value can include, for example, a game ball. The game value can be obtained, for example, by storing data equivalent to the number of game balls in a RAM (Random Access Memory) or the like of the control unit. It may be given.
The “specific display mode” refers to a predetermined variable display result, and examples of the specific display mode include “7”-“7”-“7”. When the variation display result is in the specific display mode, a predetermined game value is given.
[0028]
The “variable display portion” refers to a device that can display a plurality of types of identification information in a variable manner. A predetermined game value is given when the variable display result in the variable display part is in a predetermined specific display mode.
Specifically, on the variable display section, for example, a screen showing a variable display game in which at least a plurality of variation symbols are displayed in a single game from the start of variation display of the plurality of variation symbols to the stop display of the plurality of variation symbols. An image is displayed. In addition to the image showing the variable display game, an effect image made up of a still image, a moving image, or the like may be displayed on the screen image. The variable display unit is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include a plastic liquid crystal display and a liquid crystal panel.
[0029]
“Liquid crystal panel” refers to a liquid crystal layer, an alignment film provided on both sides thereof, a transparent electrode, a color filter, etc. (hereinafter also referred to as a liquid crystal layer) sandwiched between two glass substrates and two glass sheets. A substrate provided with a polarizing plate or the like on the outer surface of the substrate and capable of displaying an image.
The liquid crystal panel used in the bullet ball game machine of the present invention is not particularly limited, and a conventionally known liquid crystal panel can be used.
[0030]
“Plastic liquid crystal” refers to a liquid crystal panel in which a liquid crystal layer or the like is sandwiched between plastic substrates instead of a glass substrate.
The plastic liquid crystal used in the bullet ball game machine of the present invention is not particularly limited, and a conventionally known plastic liquid crystal can be used.
In the present invention, which one of the liquid crystal panel and the plastic liquid crystal is used is not particularly limited, and can be appropriately selected in consideration of, for example, manufacturing cost and impact resistance. is there.
In the following, a case where a liquid crystal panel or plastic liquid crystal is provided as the variable display portion will be described. In the present invention, the liquid crystal panel and the plastic liquid crystal are collectively referred to as a liquid crystal panel or the like.
[0031]
The size of the liquid crystal panel or the like provided in the ball game machine of the present invention is not particularly limited as long as it is within the range provided on the back side of the game board, and the position where the liquid crystal panel or the like is provided is not limited. If it is the back side of a game board, it will not specifically limit. The position and size of the liquid crystal panel or the like can be appropriately set in consideration of, for example, the size of the effect image and the screen image showing the variable display game, the manufacturing cost, and the like. The number of liquid crystal panels and the like provided in the ball game machine of the present invention is not necessarily one, and a plurality of liquid crystal panels and the like may be provided.
The driving method of the liquid crystal panel or the like according to the present invention is not particularly limited, and various conventionally known driving methods such as an active matrix driving method, a passive matrix driving method, and a dynamic driving method can be used. .
Further, the backlight for irradiating light to the liquid crystal panel or the like according to the present invention is not particularly limited, and as its method, for example, a reflection plate method, a light guide method, a planar light source method, etc. This type of backlight can be used.
[0032]
In the present specification, “picture” refers to a combination of a pattern and color, and “picture film” refers to a film having the above picture drawn on the front surface and / or back surface thereof.
In addition, only the said pattern may be drawn on the said pattern film, and only the said color may be drawn. In addition, letters, numbers, symbols, and the like may be drawn on the pattern film. Furthermore, the pattern drawn on the pattern film may partially transmit light or block all light.
In the present invention, the method of forming a pattern on the pattern film is not particularly limited, and a printing layer may be formed on a transparent film by gravure printing or the like, and a seal or the like on which the pattern is drawn is stretched on the film. You may attach.
[0033]
“Picture drawing area” refers to an area of a picture film where a picture is drawn.
In the ball game machine of the present invention, since at least the edge of the variable display portion is covered with the picture drawing area, an abbreviation of the variable display portion of a player who is sitting in front of the game board and playing a game. Even if the viewpoint in front moves due to a change in the posture of the player, etc., and the variable display portion is viewed from an angle, the portion other than the variable display portion provided on the back side of the game board is the transparent substrate. It can be prevented from being seen through. In the present invention, the “non-pattern drawing area” refers to an area of the pattern film where no pattern is drawn.
Hereinafter, the pattern drawing area overlapping the variable display section is also referred to as a pattern overlapping area, and the ball game machine of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings.
[0034]
FIG. 1 is a side sectional view schematically showing a ball game machine of the present invention. In the figure, a two-dot chain line indicates a line of sight from the player.
As shown in FIG. 1, the game board 94 constituting the ball game machine of the present invention comprises a transparent substrate 97 and a picture film 95 disposed on the front surface of the transparent substrate 97, and the back side of the game board 94. Is provided with a variable display 92. The pattern film 95 includes a pattern drawing area 95a in which a pattern is drawn and a non-pattern drawing area 95b in which a pattern is not drawn.
As described above, in the ball game machine of the present invention, at least the edge of the variable display portion 92 is covered with the pattern drawing area 95a, and the portion overlapping the variable display portion 92 of the pattern drawing area 95a is covered with the pattern overlap. Region 95a '.
[0035]
Here, the player's viewpoint moves from the viewpoint 1 that was in front of the center of the variable display section 92 to the viewpoint 2 that is the height of the upper end of the variable display section 92 due to a change in the posture of the player, etc. When the line of sight is directed to the lower end of the variable display section 92, the thickness of the game board 94 is W (mm), the distance from the back of the game board 94 to the player's viewpoint is L (mm), and the height of the variable display section 92 is high. When the height is H (mm), the width X of the pattern overlapping region 95a ′ satisfies the relationship (1) below, so that the player can visually recognize the portion other than the variable display portion 92 on the back side of the game board 94. Can be prevented.
X ≧ (H × W) / L (1)
The distance L from the back surface of the game board 94 to the player's viewpoint depends on the position of the player sitting in front of the game board and is usually about 300 to 500 mm, although there are some differences depending on the game store.
For example, if the distance L from the back of the game board to the player's viewpoint is 400 mm, the height H of the variable display portion 92 is 150 mm, and the thickness W of the game board 94 is 5 mm. If the width X is 2 mm or more, it is possible to prevent the player from visually recognizing a portion other than the variable display portion 92 on the back side of the game board 94.
[0036]
Even when the player's viewpoint moves in the front-rear direction, the pattern overlap region 95a is changed by changing the size of the distance L from the back surface of the game board 94 to the player's viewpoint in the above equation (1). The size of the width X of ′ can be appropriately selected.
For example, in the above-described example, assuming that the distance L from the back surface of the game board 94 to the player's viewpoint is 100 mm, the variable display portion on the back side of the game board 94 if the width X of the pattern drawing area 95a ′ is 8 mm or more. It can prevent that parts other than 92 are visually recognized by a player.
[0037]
Also, when the player's viewpoint moves to the viewpoint 3 at the height of the lower end of the variable display section 92 and turns his gaze toward the upper end of the variable display section 92, the width X of the pattern overlapping region 95a ' By satisfying the above expression (1), it is possible to prevent the player from visually recognizing a portion other than the variable display portion 92 on the back side of the game board 94.
That is, even if the player's viewpoint moves in the range from viewpoint 2 to viewpoint 3, by satisfying the above equation (1), the player can visually recognize the portion other than the variable display portion 92 on the back side of the gaming board 94. Can be prevented.
[0038]
Further, for example, in order to prevent a player from standing up and looking into the back side of the game board 94 from the upper part of the game board 94, the width X of the pattern overlap area 95a ' It is possible to prevent a player whose viewpoint has moved upward or below the viewpoint 3 from seeing a portion other than the variable display portion 92 on the back side of the game board 94.
[0039]
In the ball game machine of the present invention, the pattern overlap area 95a ′ is opaque to such an extent that the portion other than the variable display portion 92 on the back side of the game board 94 cannot be visually recognized through the pattern overlap area 95a ′. It is desirable to be.
[0040]
In the ball game machine of the present invention, it is desirable that the non-pattern drawing area 95b is light transmissive. This is because the player can clearly see the effect image displayed on the variable display unit. Here, the light transmittance means that the non-pattern drawing area 95b is such that the image displayed on the variable display unit provided on the back of the game board can be clearly seen through the game board. It has a property of transmitting light, and the visible light transmittance is preferably 30% or more, and more preferably 50% or more.
[0041]
In the ball game machine of the present invention, the variable symbol displayed on the variable display unit is displayed in the portion corresponding to the non-pattern drawing region 95b to such an extent that the player does not easily see the image displayed on the variable display unit. A frame or the like for partitioning may be drawn.
[0042]
In the present invention, it is also desirable that the pattern film has an opening formed in a portion located in front of the variable display portion. This is because the player can clearly see the effect image displayed on the variable display unit.
[0043]
The material of the transparent substrate constituting the game board of the ball game machine of the present invention is not particularly limited, but is preferably made of resin. This is because it is possible to implant the obstacle nail on the surface relatively easily. In addition, as for the thickness of the said transparent substrate, 4-6 mm is desirable. If it is less than 4 mm, it is too thin and poor in strength, and there is a risk that the game board will break when the nail is installed on the game board. If it exceeds 6 mm, it will be compared to the thickness of the game board that can obtain the required strength. It is too thick and inferior in economic efficiency. The thickness of the transparent substrate is more preferably 5 mm. Moreover, when planting the obstacle nail, it is desirable that the length of the portion of the obstacle nail embedded in the transparent substrate is 2 to 4 mm. If it is less than 2 mm, the angle of the obstacle nail implanted due to a collision with the game ball may change, and if it exceeds 4 mm, it may be too deep and the transparent substrate may be cracked. It is. The length of the portion of the obstacle nail embedded in the transparent substrate is more preferably 3 mm.
[0044]
The method of implanting the obstacle nail on the game board is not particularly limited, and a method of driving the obstacle nail directly into the game board using a nailing machine or the like may be used.
A method as shown in FIG. When the obstacle nail is directly driven into the game board, it is desirable to form a bottomed hole into which the obstacle nail can be inserted in advance at the position where the obstacle nail is to be driven, and to insert the obstacle nail into the bottomed hole. This is because if the nail is directly driven into the game board in which the bottomed hole is not formed, the game board may be cracked or cracked.
[0045]
FIG. 2 (a) is a front view schematically showing a game board in which obstacle nails are implanted, and FIG. 2 (b) is an enlarged side sectional view of the game board shown in FIG. 2 (a).
2A and 2B, the obstacle nail 66 is implanted in a nail base 67 made of a soft resin or the like, and the nail base 67 in which the obstacle nail 66 is implanted is attached to the game board 64. It is fitted and fixed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the game board 64 from being cracked or cracked.
As shown in FIG. 2A, when a plurality of obstacle nails 66 are planted close to each other, the plurality of obstacle nails 66 are implanted at a predetermined position of the collective nail base 65, and the obstacle nails 66 are also disposed. By inserting the fixed nail base 65 in which a plurality of are installed into the game board 64 and fixing them, the obstacle nail 66 can be installed in the game board 64.
[0046]
In the present invention, it is desirable to provide a transparent decorative member that covers part or all of the edge of the pattern drawing area of the pattern film that overlaps the variable display section. This is because the boundary between the pattern drawing area of the pattern film and the variable display portion can be made inconspicuous.
“Transparency” means that the decorative member has a property of transmitting light to such an extent that the boundary between the pattern overlapping region and the variable display portion can be blurred and made inconspicuous. The rate is desirably 30% or more, and more desirably 50% or more.
Hereinafter, the decorative member will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0047]
3A to 3C are partial enlarged front views schematically showing decorative members provided on the game board of the ball game machine of the present invention.
3A to 3C, the boundary line between the pattern drawing area 115a (shown by shading in the figure) of the pattern film and the non-pattern drawing area 115b is the edge 115d of the pattern drawing area 115a. Transparent decorative members 119, 219, and 319 are provided to cover part or all of the edge 115d of the region 115a.
[0048]
In FIG. 3A, a substantially inverted U-shaped decorative member 119 that covers the upper part of the edge 115d and the left and right sides of the pattern drawing area 115a that overlaps the variable display part 132 provided on the back surface of the game board is a game board. It is provided above. The decorative member 119 includes a ball entrance 119a for inserting a game ball, a ball passage 119b, 119b 'through which the game ball entering the ball entrance 119a can pass, and a ball passage 119b, 119b'. Ball outlets 119c and 119c 'are formed for taking out the game balls that have passed through. The entrance 119a is formed on the center upper side of the decorative member 119a, and the ball passages 119b and 119b ′ branch from the entrance 119a to the left and right, respectively, inside the decorative member 119 and on the outer periphery. It is formed up to the lower end of the decorative member 119 along the vicinity, and communicates with the ball outlets 119c and 119c 'formed at the left and right lower ends of the decorative member 119, respectively.
The game ball that has entered the entrance 119a falls through the ball passage 119b and falls directly from the exit exit 119c, or falls through the ball passage 119b ′ and directly from the exit entrance 119c ′.
[0049]
Also, in FIG. 3B, a substantially inverted L-shape that covers the upper left half and the left side of the edge 115d of the pattern drawing area 115a that overlaps the variable display portion 132 provided on the back of the game board. A decorative member 219 is provided on the game board. The decorative member 219 includes a ball entrance 219a for inserting a game ball, a ball passage 219b through which the game ball entering the ball entrance 219a can pass, and a game ball passed through the ball passage 219b. A ball outlet 219c is formed for exiting. The entrance 219a is formed at the upper center of the decoration member 219, and the ball passage 219b is formed at the lower end so as to extend from the entrance 219a to the inside of the decoration member 219 and to the vicinity of the outside of the decoration member 219. And communicates with a ball outlet 219c formed at the lower end of the decorative member 219.
The game ball that has entered the entrance 219a falls through the ball passage 119b and directly below the exit 119c.
In addition, obstacle nails 90 are implanted above the right half of the variable display portion 132 and on the right side of the variable display portion 132 so that the game ball cannot pass in front of the variable display portion 132. ing.
[0050]
Further, in FIG. 3C, a rectangular frame-shaped decorative member 319 that covers the entire edge 115d of the pattern drawing area 115a that overlaps the variable display portion 132 provided on the back surface of the game board is provided on the game board. Yes. The decorative member 319 is not formed with a ball entrance, a ball passage, and a ball exit as shown in FIGS. 3 (a) and 3 (b).
[0051]
The decorative member described above is preferably a decorative member that covers the upper part of the edge of the pattern drawing area and the left and right side parts that overlap the variable display part, as shown in FIG. A falling game ball can be prevented from passing in front of the variable display unit from above, and a game ball whose traveling direction has been changed by an obstacle nail implanted in the game board can be Can be prevented from passing in front of the variable display portion from the above, and the player can see the movement of the game ball entering from the entrance and exiting from the exit through the ball passage, This is because it is possible to perform an effect that attracts the player's attention and entertains the player.
[0052]
In addition, it is desirable that the decorative member is provided so as to prevent the game ball from passing in front of the variable display portion according to the shape of the variable display portion.
For example, when the variable display portion is not a quadrilateral shape in a front view but a circular shape, the edge of the pattern drawing area overlapping the variable display portion is a circular shape, and the decorative member covers the upper half of the edge. It is possible to prevent the game ball from passing in front of the variable display unit.
[0053]
Further, in the present invention, a decorative member as shown in FIG. 3 (b) may be provided with an obstacle nail for preventing the game ball from passing in front of the variable display portion. Moreover, the decorative member in which the entrance, the ball passage, and the exit are not formed as shown in FIG. This is because even the decorative member as shown in FIGS. 3B and 3C can obtain an effect of blurring the boundary between the pattern drawing area of the pattern film and the variable display portion so as not to be noticeable. .
[0054]
The “winning port” is a member provided on the game board so that a game ball can enter, and this member is provided with an opening through which the game ball can enter. When a game ball enters the opening, the game ball is paid out with a predetermined payout number (for example, 5 balls).
[0055]
In the ball game machine of the present invention, a winning opening is provided below the outlet opening formed in the decorative member, and the winning opening is configured to allow the game ball that has exited from the outlet opening to enter. It is desirable that When the game balls that have exited from the exit gate enter the winning entrance, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that a predetermined number of game balls will be paid out, etc. It enters the entrance hole formed in the decorative member, is discharged from the exit entrance through the ball passage, and is further attracted by the movement of the game ball entering the winning entrance, so that the player can be more entertained. Because.
[0056]
There is no particular limitation on the structure in which the game ball that has exited from the exit gate can enter the winning opening, and the opening of the above-mentioned winning opening is located at a position where a game ball that falls directly below the exit gate can enter. The winning opening may be provided on a trajectory on which a game ball that has exited from a ball outlet that is directed in the lateral direction falls, and the opening of the winning opening is directed in a direction in which the game ball can enter. In addition, an obstacle nail or the like may form a fall path for the game ball that exits from the exit hole, and an opening for the prize opening is provided at a position where the game ball that passes through the fall path can enter. It may be done.
[0057]
In the present invention, it is desirable that the winning opening includes a light-transmissive resin member. When the light from the light source is irradiated on the winning opening, the winning opening appears to be shining. Furthermore, since the edge of the winning opening shines stronger than other portions, the player can clearly see the position of the winning opening.
The light transmissive property means that a member that constitutes the prize opening transmits light to such an extent that the player can clearly see the light from the light source irradiated to the prize opening. To have.
[0058]
In the present invention, it is desirable to provide a light source that emits light from the side of the game board toward the center of the game board. Since the design film and decorative members can be illuminated, the entire game board can be used in bold and diverse performances, and the player's attention can be directed to the entire game board. It is because it can entertain.
The “light source” refers to a light source that emits light, such as a cold cathode fluorescent tube, a hot cathode fluorescent tube, electroluminescence (EL), a light emitting diode (hereinafter referred to as an LED), and the like. Can do. In this case, the number of the light sources is not particularly limited.
[0059]
In the present invention, it is desirable that a reflective film for reflecting light is provided on the back side of the game board. Since the light emitted from the light source is reflected by the reflective film, the pattern film, the decorative member, etc. appear to shine brighter, the player can be more easily noticed, and a bolder performance can be performed. Even if the front part of the reflective film of the game board is partially transparent, it is possible to prevent the player from seeing mechanism members and the like provided behind the game board, and the aesthetics of the game board are impaired. This is because it can be prevented.
[0060]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 4 is a front view schematically showing the ball game machine of the present invention.
In the embodiments described below, a case where the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine is shown as a preferred embodiment of the ball game machine of the present invention.
[0061]
As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming apparatus 10 includes a main body frame 12, a game board 14 incorporated in the main body frame 12, a window frame 16 of the main body frame 12 provided on the front surface of the game board 14, and a window An upper plate 20 and a lower plate 22 provided on the front surface of the main body frame 12 below the frame 16, and a firing handle 26 provided on the right side of the lower plate 22 are arranged.
[0062]
A display device (not shown) provided with an active matrix driving type liquid crystal panel 32 and a backlight 80 (not shown) for irradiating the liquid crystal panel 32 with light in the approximate center of the back surface of the game board 14. Is provided.
Note that the liquid crystal panel 32 displays a screen image showing a variable display game in which a single game is a period from when the variable display of at least a plurality of variable symbols is started until the plurality of variable symbols are stopped and displayed. It is a variable display part.
[0063]
On the front surface of the game board 14, a plurality of obstacle nails are planted so as to protrude forward of the game board 14. In addition, in this specification, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is a concept including a pachinko machine.
Further, the launch handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the main body frame 12, and the player can advance the pachinko game by operating the launch handle 26. On the back side of the firing handle 26, a firing motor 28 is provided. When the launch handle 26 is rotated clockwise by the player, power is supplied to the launch motor 28 and the game balls stored in the upper plate 20 are sequentially launched onto the game board 14.
[0064]
The launched game ball is guided to a guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14 and moves to the upper part of the game board 14. After that, the game ball is changed in its traveling direction by collision with the above-described obstacle nails. It falls toward the bottom of the board 14.
[0065]
FIG. 5 is an enlarged front view schematically showing the game board 14, and FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of the game board shown in FIG. 5. In addition, the same code | symbol was attached | subjected to the component corresponding to the component shown in FIG. 4 mentioned above. FIG. 5 shows the above-described obstacle nail omitted.
[0066]
As shown in FIG. 5, a liquid crystal panel 32 is provided in the approximate center of the back side of the game board 14. On the liquid crystal panel 32, an image corresponding to a game board, an effect image, an image such as a variable symbol indicating a variable display game, and the like are displayed. In addition, for example, an identification information image (for example, an image showing numbers and symbols) displayed in so-called sub-digital, an image showing the number of reserved variable display games, and the like are also displayed on the liquid crystal panel 32.
[0067]
In the figure, the liquid crystal panel 32 has a background image having the same ground pattern as the game board 14, three variable symbol images “7”-“6”-“7”, and a variable display game that is put on hold. A state in which an image showing four hearts corresponding to the number of times is displayed is shown.
As described above, in the present invention, the same ground pattern as the ground pattern drawn on the pattern film can be displayed on the liquid crystal panel, and as a result, displayed on the game board and the variable display unit. Fusion with images is possible. As a result, the game board can be shown widely, and an effect integrated with the game board can be performed.
[0068]
In addition, an attacker 50 including a big prize opening 38 is provided at the lower part of the game board 14. The attacker 50 is provided with a shutter 40 that can be freely opened and closed. When the shutter 40 is opened, the special winning opening 38 is opened and a game ball can enter. Further, an out port (not shown) is provided below the attacker 50, and game balls that have not entered the winning port etc. are discharged from the out port.
[0069]
On the left and right sides of the front part of the liquid crystal panel 32 of the game board 14, general winning holes 54a and 54b are provided. Further, general winning ports 54c and 54d are provided immediately below the ball outlets 19c and 19c 'of the decorative member 19 described later. In addition, special winning ports 56 a and 56 b are provided on the left and right ends of the game board 14, and special winning ports 56 c and 56 d are provided on the left and right sides of the big winning port 38.
In addition, the general winning ports 54a to 54d and the special winning ports 56a to 56d described above are configured to include a light transmissive resin member, and light is emitted from the light sources 34a and 34b described above. Since each of the general winning ports 54a to 54d and the special winning ports 56a to 56d looks shining, the player can clearly see their positions.
[0070]
In addition, a variable display game is started below the front portion of the liquid crystal panel 32 of the game board 14, and a plurality of, for example, three pieces of variable information displayed on the liquid crystal panel 32 are shifted to the variable display state. A starting port 44 having a ball detection sensor 42 is provided.
When the ball detection sensor 42 detects that the game ball has passed, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out, and a plurality of variable symbols are displayed in a variable manner on the liquid crystal panel 32, and a variable display game is started.
[0071]
When a game ball enters any one of the big winning port 38, the start port 44, the general winning ports 54a to 54d, and the special winning ports 56a to 56d, a predetermined number of game balls are placed in the lower plate. 22 is paid out.
Moreover, when a game ball enters a specific winning opening among the general winning openings 54a to 54d and the special winning openings 56a to 56d, an identification information image (for example, an image showing numbers and symbols) displayed in a so-called sub-digital. However, when the identification information image is stopped and displayed in a predetermined image on the liquid crystal panel 32, the movable pieces 58a and 58b provided on both the left and right sides of the start port 44 operate, and the start port 44 is It becomes an open state for a predetermined period, and it becomes easy for a game ball to enter the start port 44.
[0072]
Furthermore, the game balls that have entered any one of the big winning opening 38, the start opening 44, the general winning openings 54a to 54d, and the special winning openings 56a to 56d pass through the inside of the game board 14 and the back side of the game board 14. It falls from the opening provided in the. At this time, these game balls are provided with a photoelectric sensor or the like that detects the passage of the game ball using the fact that, when the game ball passes, the rays such as infrared rays are blocked or the reflection state of the rays is different. It is possible to detect it.
It should be noted that an elastic sheet or the like for absorbing the impact of the game ball dropping from the opening is preferably provided at the lower back of the game board 14.
[0073]
Further, on both the left and right sides of the display device 32, rolling guide members 60a and 60b for guiding the path of the game ball in a predetermined direction are provided. In addition, decorative lamps 36a and 36b are provided on the upper left side and the upper right side outside the game board 14.
[0074]
As shown in FIG. 6, the game board 14 includes a transparent substrate 17 made of a transparent resin such as acrylic resin, and a picture film 15 attached to the front surface of the transparent substrate 17, and the back surface of the game board 14. Is provided with a reflective film 18. The pattern film 15 includes a pattern drawing area 15 a on which a pattern is drawn and a light-transmitting non-pattern drawing area 15 b on the front of the liquid crystal panel 32 in which a pattern is not drawn. Therefore, the player can visually recognize the screen image displayed on the variable display unit 32 through the non-pattern drawing area 15 b of the pattern film 15 and the transparent substrate 17.
[0075]
Light sources 34 a and 34 b made of cold cathode fluorescent tubes are provided on the upper and lower parts of the game board 14, respectively, and light is emitted from the light sources 34 a and 34 b toward the center of the game board 14. Part of the light is reflected by the reflective film 18 and supplied to the front of the game board 14.
In this way, when the game board is viewed from the front, the picture drawn on the game board, the decorative member 19 and the like appear to shine, so a bold effect using the entire game board can be performed.
[0076]
In the pachinko gaming apparatus 10 according to the present invention, the edge 32a of the variable display section 32 is covered with the pattern drawing area 15a, and the portion overlapping the variable display section 32 of the pattern drawing area 15a is the pattern overlapping area 15a ′ ( In the figure). Thereby, even if a player who is sitting in front of the pachinko gaming apparatus 10 and playing a game sees the variable display portion 32 from an oblique direction by moving the viewpoint, the pattern overlap region 15a ′ is visually recognized by the player. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a portion other than the variable display portion 32 provided on the back surface of the game board 14 from being seen through the transparent substrate 17.
[0077]
Further, on the game board 14, a substantially inverted U-shaped decorative member 19 covers the upper part of the edge 15 d and the left and right side parts of the picture drawing area 15 a of the picture film 15 overlapping the variable display part 32, and the game board 14 is attached with a transparent adhesive or the like so as to protrude to the front of 14. The decorative member 19 includes a ball entrance 19a for entering a game ball, a ball entrance 19a, ball passages 19b and 19b 'through which the game ball entering the ball entrance 19a can pass, and a ball passage. Ball outlets 19c and 19c 'are formed for taking out the game balls passed through 19b and 19b' to the outside.
Also, general winning ports 54c and 54d are provided directly below the ball outlets 19c and 19c ', respectively, and the game balls that have come out of the ball outlets 19c and 19c' fall directly below and become the general winning ports 54c. , 54d (see FIG. 5).
FIG. 6 shows a ball outlet 19c and a general winning port 54c. As described above, a game ball that has dropped from the ball outlet 19c and entered the general winning port 54c is a game board. 14 passes through the inside of the game board 14 and falls from the opening formed on the back surface of the game board 14.
[0078]
Next, the attacker 50 will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 7A is a plan view schematically showing the opened state of the shutter 40 of the attacker 50 constituting the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention, and FIG. 7B is a front view of the attacker 50 shown in FIG. FIG.
As described above, when the shutter 40 provided in the attacker 50 is opened, the special winning opening 38 is opened, and the game ball can enter the special winning opening 38. The shutter 40 is driven by a solenoid 48 so as to be intermittently opened when a big hit state occurs.
[0079]
A game ball that has entered the inside of the attacker 50 from the open prize winning opening 38 is guided to the specific area 43 by the induction solenoid 49. When the game ball guided to the specific area 43 passes a count switch (not shown) provided in the specific area 43, it is detected by a ball detection sensor (not shown), and a predetermined number of game balls are paid out.
[0080]
Further, an LED lamp 41 is provided inside the attacker 50 at a position where it can be viewed from the front of the game board 14 when the shutter 40 of the attacker 50 is opened. When the big hit state occurs and the shutter 40 of the attacker 50 is opened, a lamp control signal for determining the operation of the LED lamp 41 is transmitted from the main board (not shown) to the LED lamp control board (not shown). Then, the LED lamp 41 can be blinked or lit by transmitting a lighting signal for lighting or blinking the LED lamp 41 from the LED lamp control board that has received the lamp control signal to the LED lamp 41. When the LED lamp 41 blinks or lights up, the player can visually recognize that the LED lamp 41 is lit or blinking, and can easily recognize that the big prize opening is in an open state. .
[0081]
Next, the liquid crystal panel 32 will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 8 is a perspective view schematically showing the liquid crystal panel 32 and the game board 14 in front of the liquid crystal panel 32.
As shown in FIG. 8, the liquid crystal panel 32 provided on the back surface of the game board 14 is provided with a liquid crystal layer 75 including a liquid crystal 73 and a spacer 74 in the center portion, and a large number of grooves in the vertical direction are provided on the front surface. An alignment film 72a, a transparent electrode 77, three color filters 78a to 78c of red, green, and blue (RGB), a glass substrate 70a, and a polarizing plate 71a are sequentially stacked. The front surface of the polarizing plate 71 a is bonded to the back substrate 18 of the game board 14.
On the other hand, on the back surface of the liquid crystal layer 75, an alignment film 72b having a number of grooves in the horizontal direction, a layer including a transparent pixel electrode 76 and a switching element 79, a glass substrate 70b, and a polarizing plate 71b are sequentially stacked. Has been.
Although not shown in the drawing, a sealing agent and a sealing agent are provided on the peripheral surface of the liquid crystal layer 75 so as to hold the liquid crystal 73 and the spacer 74 between the alignment films 72a and 72b. Yes.
[0082]
Further, the transparent electrode 77, the transparent pixel electrode 76, and the switching element 79 described above are connected to a display device (not shown) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 10, and the display device is also connected to the pachinko gaming machine 10. It is connected to a control circuit (not shown) provided inside. The display device operates based on a command signal from the control circuit, and supplies power to the transparent electrode 77, the transparent pixel electrode 76, and the switching element 79.
[0083]
Further, a backlight 80 is provided so as to face the polarizing plate 71b with a predetermined distance from the back surface of the polarizing plate 71b.
The backlight 80 is provided with a diffusion sheet 83 on the front surface thereof and a light guide body 81 having a reflection sheet 82 provided on the back surface thereof, and two cold cathodes capable of irradiating the light guide body 81 with white light. It consists of fluorescent tubes 84a and 84b.
White light incident on the side surface of the light guide 81 from the cold cathode fluorescent tubes 84 a and 84 b is converted into uniform plane light by the reflection sheet 82 and the diffusion sheet 83 provided on the surface of the light guide 81. Thus, the liquid crystal panel 32 is supplied.
In the figure, the light emitted from the cold cathode fluorescent tubes 84a and 84b is indicated by broken arrows.
[0084]
In this way, power is supplied to the transparent electrode 77, the transparent pixel electrode 76, and the switching element 79, and uniform plane-shaped white light is supplied from the backlight 80, whereby the liquid crystal panel 32 has An image as shown in FIG. 4 is displayed.
[0085]
【The invention's effect】
According to the bullet ball game machine of the present invention, since the edge of the variable display portion is covered with the pattern drawing area of the pattern film, the viewpoint of the player substantially changes from the viewpoint in front of the variable display portion. By moving in the same manner, even if the variable display portion is viewed from an oblique direction, the portion other than the variable display portion provided on the back side of the game board is prevented from being seen through the transparent substrate. be able to. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a mechanism member or the like provided on the rear side of the game board from being seen through to the player and the aesthetics of the game board from being impaired.
In addition, since the back of the game board can be seen through, the player can be aware that the variable display portion provided on the back side of the game board is located behind the front of the game board. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the variable display portion from being seen in isolation and the interest of the game from being lost.
Furthermore, since the ground pattern drawn on the pattern film is displayed on the variable display unit, the boundary between the pattern drawing area of the pattern film and the variable display unit can be made inconspicuous. It is possible to provide a ball game machine in which the entire game board including it can be seen as a unit.
As a result, it is possible to enhance the interest and interest in the production sufficiently by performing bold and diverse production using the entire game board, and the player enjoys the game for a long time without feeling bored. It becomes possible.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a side sectional view schematically showing a game board of a ball game machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 (a) is an enlarged front view showing a state where obstacle nails are planted on the front board of the ball game machine of the present invention, and FIG. 2 (b) shows the front board shown in FIG. 2 (a). It is side surface sectional drawing.
FIGS. 3A to 3C are partial enlarged front views schematically showing decorative members provided on the game board of the ball game machine of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a front view schematically showing a pachinko gaming apparatus according to the present invention.
FIG. 5 is an enlarged front view schematically showing a game board surface of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention.
6 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of the game board shown in FIG.
7A is a plan view schematically showing an attacker according to the present invention, and FIG. 7B is a front view of the attacker shown in FIG. 7A.
FIG. 8 is a perspective view schematically showing a transparent portion and a liquid crystal panel of the game board according to the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
1, 2, 3 viewpoints
10 Pachinko game machine
14 Game board
15, 95 picture film
15a, 95a, 115a Pattern drawing area
15a ', 95a' Picture overlap area
15b, 95b, 115b Non-pattern drawing area
15d, 115d edge
17 Transparent substrate
18 Reflective film
19, 119, 219, 319 Decoration member
19a, 119a, 219a Entrance
19b, 19b ', 119b, 119b', 219b Sphere passage
19c, 19c ', 119c, 119c', 219c
32, 92 LCD panel (variable display)
32a edge
34a, 34b Light source
50 Attacker
54a-54d General prize opening
56a-56d Special prize opening
65 nail base
66, 90 Planting nails
67 Collecting nail base
70a, 70b glass substrate
71a, 71b Polarizing plate
72a, 72b Alignment film
73 LCD
74 Spacer
75 Liquid crystal layer
80 Backlight
81 Light guide
82 Reflective sheet
83 Diffusion sheet

Claims (6)

A game board on which one or more winning holes are provided , on which a game ball falls, and a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information;
When the variable display result in the variable display unit is a predetermined specific display mode, the ball game machine can be given a predetermined game value,
The game board is composed of a transparent substrate on which a picture film on which a picture is drawn is arranged,
The variable display portion is provided on the back side of the game board,
At least an edge of the variable display portion is covered with a pattern drawing area of the pattern film ,
A bullet ball game machine comprising a light source for irradiating light from a side portion of the game board toward a center portion of the game board . On the game board, there is provided a transparent decorative member that covers part or all of the edge of the pattern drawing area that overlaps the variable display section,
The decorative member includes a entrance for entering a game ball, a ball passage through which the game ball entering the entrance can pass, and a game ball that passes through the ball passage to the outside. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein a ball outlet is formed.   The ball game machine according to claim 2, wherein the decoration member is provided so as to cover an upper part of an edge of a picture drawing area overlapping the variable display part and left and right side parts.   The ball game machine according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the winning port is provided below the ball outlet and is configured to allow a game ball coming out of the ball outlet to enter. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein a reflection film that reflects light is provided on a back side of the game board. The reflective film is not provided on the back of the pattern overlapping region, which is a portion overlapping the variable display portion of the pattern drawing region in front view,
The bullet ball game machine according to claim 5, wherein the reflective film is provided on a back surface of the pattern drawing area other than the pattern overlap area.

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