JPH11437A - Playing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To change displays easily by covering a design which is attached to a mobile material for a playing machine with an wrench-curer lens and changing displays according to a movement of the mobile material. SOLUTION: A design is attached to a blank part 30b which is in front of an open and shut door 30a of a mobile material for a large opening for winning prize 30 via a decorated board 33 which is painted with a decorative picture and so forth, then the design is covered and a wrench-curer lens 35 is installed at the blank part 30b. When a surface of the decorated board 33 is seen through the wrench-curer lens 35, different pictures can be seen at different positions with a convex lens. Then, words, OPEN and CLOSE are written on the decorated board 33 as to recognize the word OPEN when the open and close door is opened and also recognize the word CLOSE when the open and close door is closed. Thereupon, when players don't have a big win, they can recognize the word, CLOSE and when players have a big win, they can recognize the work, OPEN.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a display mode of a game component such as a prize-winning device or an ornament provided in a game machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A pachinko machine as a game machine is provided with game parts such as various prize devices and decorations. These game parts are molded from plastic, and have stickers on which the part patterns are drawn, corresponding to the display patterns of the entire game machine, and have flashing lamps. Then, with a change in the game state, a lamp attached to the game component blinks to entertain the player.

[0003]

However, there is a problem that installation of various lamps requires equipment costs. Therefore, if the game component is replaced with a game component without a lamp, a change in the display mode is poor, and the player has no interest. Therefore, a game component that can change the display mode instead of the blinking display of the lamp is desired. The present invention provides a gaming machine provided with a gaming component that enables the display mode to be easily changed.

[0004]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine in which a movable member provided in the gaming machine is provided with a design and a lenticular lens for covering the design is provided. Different display modes can be provided. Further, in the gaming machine according to the second aspect, a pattern is attached to a game component provided in the gaming machine, a lenticular lens that covers the pattern is provided, and the lenticular lens is formed flat on the upper surface of the lenticular lens via a transparent body. This prevents dust from being attached to or scratches the lenticular lens, and does not hinder the progress of the game ball.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, a pattern film formed by holographic printing is attached to a movable member of a movable game component provided in the game machine. Present different display modes. The gaming machine according to claim 4 can present a display mode different from the conventional one by irradiating the symbol film according to claim 3 through the lighting means.

[0006]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG. 1 (front view) shows a pachinko machine 1 as a game machine, which is paired with a card unit 20 and which has a card reader (not shown). There is built-in. The front panel 21 of the card unit 20 has an indicator lamp and a card insertion slot 2 when the operation of the card unit is valid.
2 are provided. On the other hand, the supply unit 12 attached to the front panel 11 of the pachinko machine has the card unit 2 attached thereto.
0 operation buttons and the like are provided. Specifically, a display 13a for displaying the balance (frequency) of the card inserted into the card insertion slot 22 and the like, and the card unit 20 is operated by the player through the card unit 20 Button 13 to supply ball rental to pachinko machines
b, a return button 13c for returning a card is provided.

[0007] A storage tray 17 is provided below the supply tray 12, and stores a prize ball that has overflowed when the supply tray 12 is full. Also, the handle 1 of the launching device
By the operation 8, the game balls supplied from the supply tray 12 for each ball are guided by the guide rail 2 and fired into the game area 3.

At a substantially central portion of the game area 3, a special symbol display L of a liquid crystal display for performing a variable display game through a plurality of variable symbols is arranged. The special symbol display L is a special symbol display section. L1 to L3 can be displayed separately, and each display unit L
15 symbols "0-9, A, B, C, D, E" are variably displayed in this order on 1, L2, and L3.

On the left and right sides of the special symbol display L, ordinary symbol start gates 4a and 4b are provided, and when a game ball passes, the ordinary symbol display 3 attached to a special winning opening 30 described later.
The symbol 1 starts to fluctuate and stops after a predetermined time elapses, and when the finalized symbol coincides with a preset symbol, a hit is made, and the tulip-type ordinary electric accessory 5 with the blade 5a is opened for a predetermined time. In the game area 3, a large number of obstacle nails 7 are planted, and a windmill 6, which is a movable part as a game part, and side ornaments 8, which are stationary parts, are mounted on the left and right sides. The game parts are provided with lamps which can be turned on and off as needed. In the game area 3, ordinary winning ports 9a, 9b and the like are provided.

When a game ball wins the ordinary electric accessory 5, a special symbol start signal is generated via a detector (not shown), and the special symbol display sections L1 to L3 start displaying the symbol variation. . It should be noted that a maximum of four game balls which win the ordinary electric accessory 5 while the symbols in the special symbol display portions L1 to L3 are changing are stored as symbol change memories of the next and subsequent special symbol display portions L1, L2, L3. Then, the storage lamp LR is turned on corresponding to the number. Then, based on the special symbol start signal, a well-known determination counter Hc (circulation counter of 0 to 239) determines whether or not a big hit (special game state) has occurred.

In the jackpot process, the opening / closing door 30a of the special winning opening 30 is kept open for t seconds, or closed when a game ball is won, and the large winning opening 30 is opened while the opening / closing door 30a is open. When a game ball passes through a specific area (not shown) provided in the inside, the special winning opening 30 is opened again, and this operation is performed up to X times. Therefore, the player can obtain a large amount of prize balls.

FIG. 2A is a front view of the special winning opening 30 with the opening / closing door 30a closed, FIG. 2B is a perspective view thereof, and FIG.
2C is a front view of the special winning opening 30 with the opening and closing door 30a opened, FIG. 2D is a perspective view thereof, and FIG.
FIG. 2 is a view showing a cross section of FIG. 2A, and the configuration of the special winning opening 30 is well known, and therefore the description is omitted. This special winning opening 3
Numeral 0 is a kind of a game component, and a decorative plate 33 on which a decorative picture or the like is drawn is provided in a margin 30b on the front surface of the opening and closing door 30a of the movable member.
A lenticular lens 35, which is a well-known, continuously formed convex lens, is provided in a form that covers the design. Further, a transparent body 36 such as a transparent resin film is formed on the top of the lenticular lens 35 so as to be flat, though not necessarily required, on the lenticular lens 35 (FIG. 2).
(E)). The decorative plate 33 is not always necessary, and includes drawing a design or the like directly on the margin 30b. By sticking the transparent body 36, the game ball hits in the same manner as the conventional flat opening / closing door 30a, so that the flowing state of the game ball is the same, and the lenticular lens 3
5 (irregularities) can be prevented and dust can be prevented from accumulating in the concave portions.

When the surface of the decorative plate (design) 33 is viewed through the lenticular lens 35, different images can be viewed at different positions (for example, right eye and left eye positions) by each convex lens. So, the big winning opening 3
Since the 0 decorative plate 33 is disposed at a position overlooking the player, the decorative plate 33 includes, for example, the opening / closing door 30a.
Is in the closed state (FIGS. 2A and 2B).
The letters “SE” indicate that the door 30a is open (FIG. 2C).
When the character "OPEN" is drawn so as to be recognizable in the state shown in (D), the player recognizes the character "CLOSE" when it is not a big hit and the character "OPEN" when it is a big hit. I do.

Also, as described above, the lenticular lens 35
There is a possibility that the design or the like can be seen three-dimensionally by looking at the decoration plate (design) 33 through the interface.
By drawing various characters and the like on the 3, more and more interesting can be provided. In addition, different positions may be provided depending on the gaming state. For example, the decorative plate 33 and the lenticular lens 35 may be attached to the blades 5a attached to the ordinary electric accessory 5, and different modes may be provided between the closed state and the open state.

Note that other game components in a stationary state (for example, a special symbol display L of liquid crystal display, a side decoration 8 and the like) include:
Attach the lenticular lens 35 on the decorative plate 33,
In addition, by sticking a transparent body 36 such as a transparent resin film thereon, it is possible to draw a three-dimensional image, to recognize a different pattern depending on a viewing angle of a player, and to prevent accumulation of dust, which is effective. It is a means, and can prevent damage to the game parts hit by the game balls and does not hinder the progress of the game balls.

Instead of the decorative plate 33 and the lenticular lens 35, a holographic printed design film may be attached to the door 30a, the blade 5a, and the windmill 6. Since the design film is formed so that different designs can be recognized at different viewing angles, a continuous design by rotation is displayed when the design film is attached to the windmill 6, and when attached to the blade 5a, the blade 5a is closed. Since the angle differs between the open state and the open state, different patterns can be recognized. In addition, when the design film is attached to the side decoration 8 of the game device and the lamp is irradiated from the back side, a display mode different from the conventional one can be provided. In addition, by attaching a lamp or the like to each of the game components and irradiating the lenticular lens 35 from the side or irradiating the design film by holographic printing from the side and later, it is possible to exhibit a further different display mode. Means.

FIG. 3 shows a pachinko machine of a different type (third type), which is a well-known game content, and will be briefly described. A game ball has a specific passage area 57 (hereinafter referred to as a center gate). When passing, the symbols of the symbol display portions L1, L3, L2 attached to the ordinary symbol display 50 start to change all at once. After a lapse of a predetermined time, the symbol display units L1, L
When the symbols are stopped in the order of 2, L3 and the same symbols are aligned, it becomes a hit and the openable and closable door 58a attached to the ordinary electric accessory 58 is opened. During this time, when the game ball passes through the special device operating area 52 installed in the lower rear part of the ordinary electric accessory 58, a “right (special game state)” is generated. Then, during this right, the game ball enters the starting winning opening (not shown) via the rotating body 54a attached to the starting winning device 54, and the opening and closing door 55a of the special winning opening 55 is opened for a predetermined time. A large amount of prize balls can be paid out.

In the above-described game contents, the movable game parts include an opening / closing door 58a attached to the ordinary electric accessory 58, a rotating body 54a attached to the starting winning device 54, and a special winning opening 5
5 is an opening / closing door 55a and the like. Therefore, the movable members (the rotator 54a and the opening / closing door 55a) of these game parts are
By sticking the decorative plate 33 and the lenticular lens 35 or the holographic printed design film, it is possible to present a display mode different from the conventional one, and entertain the player.

Next, an example in which the lenticular lens 35 is applied to another movable member (symbol display 80A) will be described with reference to component parts (FIG. 4), side view (FIG. 5), and front view (FIG. 6). Will be explained. The symbol display 80A has a spherical symbol display (movable member) 80a on the surface of which a symbol is drawn, and the symbol display (movable member) 80a is rotated forward and backward by a bearing 82 via a motor 81. It is possible, and the bearing body 82 can be swung right and left by another motor (not shown) built in the box via the rotating shaft 83. Therefore, the symbol display body (movable member) 80a rotates back and forth and swings from side to side. In addition, the said symbol display 80A arranges three pieces,
A special symbol display 80 is configured by attaching the special symbol indicator L shown in FIG.

On the front surface of each symbol display body 80a, a lens body 89 is provided in which a lenticular lens 35 of a convex lens arrayed in a horizontal direction perpendicular to the front-rear rotation of the symbol display body 80a is connected to a transparent substrate 84. The location of the opening windows (symbol display portions L1, L2, L3) where the symbols can be displayed is not necessarily required, but a transparent body 85 such as a transparent resin film is provided to be flat, The other parts are covered with an opaque decorative member 86. The lens body 89 is attached to a screw hole 88a formed in the bearing body 82 with a screw 88 by a mounting plate 87, and swings right and left together with the bearing body 82.

Then, during the game, when the game ball wins at a predetermined position, three symbol display bodies (movable members) 80a
By rotating and swinging, the player sees the symbol through the lenticular lens 35, and can enjoy the game by looking at a display mode different from the conventional one. Although the lens body 89 is formed in a flat shape, it may be formed in a spherical shape in accordance with the spherical surface of the symbol display body 80a.

FIG. 7 shows a belt-type symbol display device 90. A belt (variable member) 91 has an upper pulley 92a and a lower pulley 92b mounted thereon, and a motor 93 sequentially displays symbols drawn on the belt surface. change. In addition, a lenticular lens 3 of a convex lens continuously arranged in a direction perpendicular to the rotation direction of the belt 91 is provided at a position corresponding to the symbol display window (the symbol display portion L1).
5 is connected to a transparent substrate 96, and a lens body 94 formed is disposed, and a location of an opening window (symbol display portion L1) capable of displaying a symbol is not necessarily required. A transparent body 97 is provided to be flat,
The portion other than the opening window is covered with an opaque decorative member 98. For this reason, the player can select the belt (variable member) 91
Will be viewed through the lenticular lens 35, and will feel different from the conventional one.

FIG. 8 shows a well-known drum type symbol display device 100. Each of the drums (variable members) 101a,
1b and 101c are rotatable by a motor 102, and each drum is stopped by stop means (not shown). Also, on the front of these drums 101a, 101b, 101c,
A lenticular lens 35 having the same configuration as above is provided with a lens body 105 formed in an array. In addition, on the surface of the lenticular lens 35, symbol display portions L1, L2, L3
The other parts are covered with the decorative material 98 and cannot be seen. for that reason,
The player sees the symbol variation caused by the rotation of the drum 101 via the lenticular lens 35, and can enjoy the symbol variation by looking at a display mode different from the conventional one.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view and a side sectional view of the symbol display body 80a. The symbol display 80B has a drawing film or the like on which a symbol is drawn on the surface of the symbol display body 80a. Alternatively, a design is drawn directly, and a lenticular lens 35 covering the design is attached. 10A is a belt-type symbol display 90A, and FIG. 10B is a drum-type symbol display 100A. The belt-type symbol display 90 and the drum-type symbol display 100 are a symbol film 96a. The belt 91 or the drum 101a
Or stick it on to 101c or draw directly,
The difference is that a lenticular lens 35 covering the design is attached. Incidentally, in addition to attaching the design and the lenticular lens 35 to the design display as the movable member, it may be configured by attaching a design film by holographic printing. Also, as mentioned above,
It goes without saying that whether the lenticular lens 35 is directly or indirectly attached to various movable members may be appropriately selected depending on the movable members.

[0025]

The game machine according to the first aspect of the present invention is provided with a movable movable member design and a lenticular lens covering the design to provide a different display mode when the movable component moves. , Can entertain the player. The game machine according to the second aspect of the present invention can be configured so that the transparent body is attached to the front surface of the lenticular lens so as not to hinder the game ball. The gaming machine according to claim 3 can exhibit a different display mode by being movable similarly to claim 1, and the gaming machine according to claim 4 can exhibit a display mode different from the conventional display mode by lighting means. it can.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine.

FIG. 2 is a front view, a perspective view, and a cross-sectional view of an opening / closing door of a special winning opening.

FIG. 3 is a front view of another type of pachinko machine.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing components of a movable member (symbol display).

FIG. 5 is a side view of the symbol display.

FIG. 6 is a front view of the symbol display.

FIG. 7 is a conceptual diagram of a belt type symbol display.

FIG. 8 is a conceptual diagram of a drum type symbol display.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view and a side sectional view of a symbol display body.

10A is a conceptual diagram of a belt-type symbol display, and FIG. 10B is a conceptual diagram of a drum-type symbol indicator.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 5 ordinary electric accessory 5a feather 30 big winning opening 30a opening and closing door 33 decorative plate 35 lenticular lens 36 transparent body 80 special symbol display 80a symbol display 91 belt 101a to 101c drum L special symbol display L1 to L3 special symbol display

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A gaming machine having a movable member, wherein a symbol is attached to the movable member, and a lenticular lens is provided so as to cover the symbol. 2. A game machine equipped with a game component, wherein the game component is provided with a design, a lenticular lens is disposed so as to cover the design, and a transparent body is provided on an upper surface of the lenticular lens. A gaming machine characterized by being formed in a flat shape. 3. A game machine having a movable game component, wherein a design film by holographic printing is attached to a movable member of the game component. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the gaming component is provided with lighting means.