JP7341117B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine on which games can be played.

Conventionally, in a gaming machine, game balls, which are game media, are fired into a game area by a firing device, and when the game balls land in a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are delivered to the player. There is known a gaming machine (so-called pachinko machine) that changes the gaming state when a payout is made and the display result of the variable display of identification information becomes a specific display result.

In addition, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game, the player operates the start lever to start displaying the identification information, and the player operates the stop switch to control the operation timing. The variable display of the identification information is stopped within a predetermined maximum delay time from , and a winning occurs according to the display result derived when all variable displays are stopped, and a predetermined amount is determined according to the winning. 2. Description of the Related Art A gaming machine (so-called slot machine) is known that changes the gaming state when a specific winning occurs after a certain amount of gaming media is paid out.

In such game machines, it is known that, for example, when fixing the outer frame to the island equipment of the game hall, a spacer is used to absorb errors in height dimension, and a holding part is provided to hold the spacer. (Patent Document 1). Further, for example, it is known to include an outer frame that is fixed to island equipment in a game center using nails (Patent Document 2). Furthermore, for example, it is known to use an upper fastening member and a lower fastening member to fix an outer frame to an island facility of a game center (Patent Document 3).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2008-126004 (for example, Figure 2) JP 2016-131850 (e.g., FIG. 3, FIG. 18) Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2006-149540 (for example, FIG. 2, FIG. 6)

By the way, when a gaming machine is fixed to an island facility of a gaming parlor using the methods shown in Patent Documents 1 to 3, there is room for improvement in order to install it without any trouble.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and its purpose is to provide a gaming machine that can be more optimally fixed to the island equipment of a gaming hall.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention holds an outer frame (e.g. outer frame 102) and a game board (e.g. game board 108) fixed to island equipment of a game parlor, and an inner frame (e.g., inner frame 104 , see paragraph 0011 ) that is attached to the outer frame so as to be openable and closable; A plurality of island fixing holes (for example, island fixing holes 300a to 300d) used for inserting fixing members (for example, nails) are formed at certain positions, and the plurality of island fixing holes are formed in the outer frame. It is not used to fix the top plate and the side plate of the outer frame (for example, see paragraph 0022 and FIG. 7), but the upper part of the back side of the inner frame is used to store game balls that fall from above. At least a portion of the upper surface of the inner frame is flat, and in the closed state where the inner frame is attached to the outer frame ( for example, the prize ball storage tank 204). , paragraph 0023 and FIG. 5) , the sphere storage section is not arranged vertically below the plurality of island fixing holes, but the plane is arranged. Therefore, the game machine can be more optimally fixed to the island equipment of the game hall.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention holds an outer frame (e.g. outer frame 102) and a game board (e.g. game board 108) fixed to island equipment of a game parlor, and an inner frame (e.g., inner frame 104 , see paragraph 0011 ) that is attached to the outer frame so as to be openable and closable; A plurality of island fixing holes (for example, island fixing holes 300a to 300d) used for inserting fixing members (for example, nails) are formed at certain positions, and the plurality of island fixing holes are formed in the outer frame. It is not used to fix the top plate and the side plate of the outer frame (for example, see paragraph 0022 and FIG. 7), but the upper part of the back side of the inner frame is used to store game balls that fall from above. A ball storage section (for example, a prize ball storage tank 204) is provided, at least a portion of the top surface of the inner frame is flat, and a ball storage section for reinforcing the inner frame is provided on the top surface of the inner frame. Ribs (for example, ribs 301) are formed, and in the closed state in which the inner frame is attached to the outer frame (for example, see paragraph 0023 and FIG. 5) , vertically below the plurality of island fixing holes, the The sphere reservoir and the ribs are not arranged, but the plane is arranged. Therefore, the game machine can be more optimally fixed to the island equipment of the game hall.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the gaming machine. It is a perspective view of the pachinko machine in a state where the front frame is opened. It is a perspective view of the pachinko machine in a state where the inner frame is opened. FIG. 3 is a rear view of the gaming machine. It is a top view of the pachinko machine in a state where the front frame is open. It is a top view of the pachinko machine in a state where the inner frame is open. It is an enlarged view of the upper part of the back side of the gaming machine. It is an enlarged view of the lower hinge mechanism seen from the right side. It is an enlarged view of the lower hinge mechanism seen from the left side. It is an exploded perspective view of the lower hinge mechanism seen from the right side. It is an exploded perspective view of the lower hinge mechanism seen from the left side. It is an explanatory view showing the movement of the game ball when the front frame is closed. FIG. 7 is a top view of the pachinko machine with the front frame opened in modification example 1. FIG. 7 is a top view of the pachinko machine with the front frame opened in modification example 2;

[overall structure]
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, a pachinko machine that is a gaming machine 100 has an outer frame 102 in which a surrounding space is formed by four sides arranged in a substantially rectangular shape, and an inner frame 102 that is attached to the outer frame 102 so as to be openable and closable. It includes a frame 104 and a front frame 106 attached to the inner frame 104 so as to be openable and closable. The front frame 106 is attached to the outer frame 102 via the inner frame 104 so as to be openable and closable. The outer frame 102, the inner frame 104, and the front frame 106 are pivotally supported by an upper hinge mechanism 400 and a lower hinge mechanism 401.

Similar to the outer frame 102, the inner frame 104 has a surrounding space formed by four sides arranged in a substantially rectangular shape, and a game board 108 is held in the surrounding space. The game board 108 can be attached to the inner frame 104 when the front frame 106 is in an open state (open state). Further, a game area is formed on the front side of the game board 108, and the game area is visible through the transparent window 106a when the front frame 106 is in a closed state (closed state). Note that FIG. 2 omits illustration of the game board 8.

Here, island facilities are provided in game halls (for example, pachinko halls, etc.) where game machines are installed. The island equipment includes a plurality of vertically long rectangular frame-shaped island equipment for installing a plurality of gaming machines side by side. And island equipment is generally made of wood. For example, the gaming machine 100 is attached to the island equipment by fixing the upper and lower parts of the outer frame 102 from the inside (the inner peripheral side to which the inner frame 104 is attached) to the island equipment provided at four locations with nails.

An operation handle 112 that projects toward the front side of the game machine 100 is provided at the lower part of the front frame 106. The operating handle 112 is provided so that it can be rotated by the player, and when the player rotates the operating handle 112 and performs a firing operation, the game ball hits the game board with an intensity corresponding to the rotation angle of the operating handle 112. It is fired towards the game area of 108.

The gaming machine 100 includes a liquid crystal display (not shown), a lamp 114 that is controlled in various lighting modes and colors, a speaker 116, and a player's operation device as a presentation device that performs presentations during the game. A production operation device 118 is provided to receive the information.

The production operation device 118 includes a press button 118a that accepts a player's press operation, and an operation dial 118b that accepts a player's dial operation. The effect operation device 118 is activated in accordance with the image displayed on the liquid crystal display, and when an operation from a player is accepted within the operation validity period, various effects are executed in response to the operation.

On the back side of the performance operation device 118 (game board 108 side), there is provided an upper tray 120 into which prize balls paid out from the gaming machine 100 and game balls lent out from the game ball lending device are guided. When the upper tray 120 is filled with game balls, the game balls will be guided to the lower tray 122. Further, a ball removal hole (not shown) for ejecting game balls from the lower tray 122 is formed in the bottom surface of the lower tray 122. This ball removal hole is normally closed by an opening/closing plate (not shown), but by pressing the ball removal button 124, the opening/closing plate slides together with the ball removal button 124, and the ball removal hole is closed. It is possible to discharge game balls from below the lower tray 122.

[Configuration of the back of the gaming machine]
As shown in FIG. 4, on the back side of the gaming machine 100, there is a back side that covers the main control board case that stores the main control board that controls the game and the sub-control board case that stores the sub-control board that controls the performance. A cover 200, a game information output terminal board 202, a prize ball storage tank 204, a prize ball payout channel 206, a payout ball counting switch 208, a payout control board case 210, an inner frame release switch 212, etc. are installed. In addition, on the back side of the gaming machine 100, there are various electronic devices (including a control computer not shown) that make up the power supply system and control system of the gaming machine 100, power cords with power plugs, connection wiring, etc. (not shown) are also installed.

The game information output terminal board 202 is connected to electronic equipment outside the game machine 100 (for example, a data display device, a hall computer, etc.). Various external information signals (for example, prize ball information, error information, jackpot information, starting opening information, etc.) representing the game progress status, maintenance status, etc. of the gaming machine 100 are sent from the gaming information output terminal board 312 to external electronic equipment. is output.

The prize ball storage tank 204 is attached to a mounting base attached to the top plate of the inner frame 104. Thereby, the prize ball storage tank 204 is provided at the upper part of the back side of the inner frame 104. The prize ball storage tank 204 can store game balls supplied from a supply route (not shown). When the prize balls are paid out, the game balls stored in the prize ball storage tank 204 are guided to the upper tray 120 (see FIG. 1) on the front side of the gaming machine 100 through the prize ball payout channel 206. It will be destroyed. The payout ball counting switch 208 detects the number of game balls paid out through the prize ball payout channel 206.

In the lower left area of the payout control board case 210, an inner frame release switch 212 is provided. Further, a power cord (not shown) is connected to a power supply device (for example, AC 24V) installed in, for example, island equipment of a game parlor. Thereby, the power supply (power) necessary for the operation of the gaming machine 100 is secured.

As shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, island fixing holes 300a to 300d are formed in the top plate 102a of the outer frame 102 for driving nails for fixing the outer frame 102 to the island equipment. A plurality of ribs 301 (18 in the illustrated example) for reinforcing the inner frame 104 are formed on the upper surface of the top plate of the inner frame 104. The ribs 301 are arranged side by side so that the ribs 301 are spaced apart from each other at regular intervals (equal intervals).

When the inner frame 104 is closed (the state shown in FIG. 5), the island fixing holes 300a to 300d do not face the prize ball storage tank 204, but face the flat part of the top surface of the top plate of the inner frame 104. It is placed in a position where Furthermore, the island fixing holes 300a to 300d are arranged at positions where they do not face the ribs 301 when the inner frame 104 is closed.

Specifically, in this embodiment, the island fixing holes 300a to 300d are arranged at a distance W1 from the prize ball storage tank 204 in the front-rear direction of the outer frame 102 (see FIG. 5). This prevents the island fixing holes 300a to 300d from facing the prize ball storage tank 204.

Furthermore, the island fixing holes 300a to 300d are arranged at a distance of W2 from the tip of the rib 301 in the front-rear direction of the outer frame 102 (see FIG. 5). The central axes La to Ld are arranged to pass between the ribs 301 (see FIG. 7). Furthermore, the diameter r of each of the island fixing holes 300a to 300d is such that the island fixing holes 300a to 300d do not cover the rib 301. This prevents the island fixing holes 300a to 300d from facing the ribs 301.

Further, since the upper surface of the inner frame 104 is flat except for the ribs 301, the island fixing holes 300a to 300d face the flat portion of the upper surface of the inner frame 104.

Further, in this embodiment, the distance W3 from each of the island fixing holes 300a to 300d to the flat portion of the upper surface of the inner frame 104 is the same distance. For this reason, if you can drive a nail in just one place so that the nail head does not touch the flat part of the top surface of the inner frame 104, you can drive the nail in the same way in the other places, so you can find the best way to drive the nail. You can easily get a feel for the amount of drive.

In addition, as a method for preventing the island fixing holes 300a to 300d from facing the prize ball storage tank 204 and the ribs 301, as in this embodiment, the arrangement of the island fixing holes 300a to 300d and the size of the island fixing holes 300a to 300d are Not only can they be avoided by adjusting the position or size of the island fixing holes 300a to 300d, but they can also be prevented from facing each other by adjusting either the position or the size of the island fixing holes 300a to 300d.

Conventionally, the island fixing hole has functioned as a mark when driving a nail. When fixing a game machine to the island equipment in a game center, if you do not drive enough nails into the island fixing holes, the nail heads may hit the top surface of the inner frame, the prize ball storage tank, or the reinforcing ribs of the inner frame. may have come into contact with them, causing damage. Furthermore, conventionally, there has been a problem in that wood chips from the outer frame fall into the prize ball storage tank when nails are driven into the ball. However, in this embodiment, the island fixing holes 300a to 300d do not face the prize ball storage tank 204 or the ribs 301, but face the flat part of the top surface of the inner frame 104, so the top surface of the inner frame 104 and It is possible to solve the problem that the prize ball storage tank 204 and the ribs 301 are damaged. Furthermore, it is possible to solve the problem that wood chips from the outer frame 102 fall into the prize ball storage tank 204.

[Configuration of lower hinge mechanism]
As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the lower hinge mechanism 401 (see FIG. 1) includes an outer frame hinge plate 404 attached to the outer frame 102, a hinge cover 406 that covers the upper surface of the outer frame hinge plate 404, and an inner frame hinge plate 404. It includes an inner frame hinge plate 408 attached to the frame 102 and a front frame hinge plate 410 attached to the front frame 104.

The outer frame hinge plate 404, the inner frame hinge plate 408, and the front frame hinge plate 410 are each made of a metal plate, and are fixed with screws (not shown). The outer frame hinge plate 404, the inner frame hinge plate 408, and the front frame hinge plate 410 are arranged so that the plate thickness direction is in the vertical direction (in other words, one of the two surfaces is the upper surface, and the other surface is the lower surface. ) protrudes toward the front side of the gaming machine 100, and each hinge plate is stacked on top of the other.

Further, the hinge cover 406 is also formed in a plate shape, and is arranged between the outer frame hinge plate 404 and the inner frame hinge plate 408. The hinge cover 406 is made of, for example, resin with a smooth surface.

As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, a shaft 404a that projects upward is provided on the upper surface of the outer frame hinge plate 404. As shown in FIGS. Further, the hinge cover 406 is formed with an insertion hole 406a through which the shaft 404a can be inserted. Further, the inner frame hinge plate 408 is provided with a bearing 408a consisting of a recess into which the shaft 404a can be inserted. Further, the front frame hinge plate 410 is formed with an insertion hole 410a through which the bearing 408a can be inserted.

Then, the hinge cover 406 is attached to the upper surface of the outer frame hinge plate 404 by inserting the shaft 404a of the outer frame hinge plate 404 into the insertion hole 406a. In addition, by placing the inner frame 104 on the upper surface of the hinge cover 406 and inserting the shaft 404a of the outer frame hinge plate 404 into the bearing 408a of the inner frame hinge plate 408, the inner frame 104 is aligned with respect to the outer frame 102. It is pivoted so that it can be opened and closed.

In addition, by placing the front frame 106 on the upper surface 408b of the inner frame hinge plate 408 and inserting the bearing 408a into the insertion hole 410a of the front frame hinge plate 410, the front frame 106 is pivotally supported so that it can be opened and closed. The gap in the height direction between the upper surface 408b of the inner frame hinge plate 408 and the lower surface 410b of the front frame hinge plate 410 is preferably less than the diameter of the game ball, and more preferably less than the radius of the game ball.

Furthermore, a regulating piece 408c that regulates the rotation range of the front frame 106 is provided on the upper surface 408b of the inner frame hinge plate 408. The regulating piece 408c is formed so that the angle between the regulating piece 408c and the upper surface 408b of the inner plate hinge frame 408 is not less than 90 degrees. In this embodiment, when the front frame 106 is opened, the back side of the front frame 106 is configured to come into contact with the regulating piece 408c, and by restricting the opening of the front frame 106 within a certain range, when the front frame 106 is opened. This prevents players from getting in the way of players sitting next to them.

The regulating piece 408c is arranged at a position where a gap 412 is formed between the regulating piece 408c and the end 104a of the inner frame 104 (in other words, the edge of the inner frame 104, the front end surface of the inner frame 104). The width of the gap 412 is greater than at least the diameter of one game ball (for example, 11 mm). Moreover, a retraction area 408d larger than the diameter of one game ball is formed on the back side of the upper surface 408b of the inner frame hinge plate 408. When the inner frame hinge plate 406 is attached to the inner frame 104, the retraction area 408d is located further back than the end 104a of the inner frame 104.

As shown in FIG. 12, if the front frame 106 is closed while the game balls R are staying on the upper surface of the inner frame hinge plate 408 with the front frame 106 open, The game ball R is pushed and discharged to the outside from the gap 412, or the game ball is retreated to the retreat area 408d.

In addition, it is preferable that the tip of the regulating piece 408c has a curved surface so that the game ball can easily ride on it.

Further, the upper surface 408b of the frame hinge plate 408 may be formed as an inclined surface such that the game ball flows downward to the lower right direction (in other words, toward the player or the administrator who opens the door).

In this embodiment, a curtain plate 414 is attached to the front lower part of the outer frame 102. The curtain body 414 is made of resin. The curtain plate 414 and the hinge cover 406 are made of resin of the same color.

Conventionally, there has been a desire to improve the design and safety of the hinge used for the outer frame 102. Therefore, in this embodiment, by attaching the hinge cover 406 of the same color as the curtain plate 414 to the outer frame hinge plate 404, the design of the hinge used in the outer frame 102 can be improved. Furthermore, by forming the hinge cover 406 from a smooth resin, the sliding properties of the inner frame hinge plate 408 can be improved when the inner frame 104 is opened. If the hinge cover 406 is not provided, the outer frame hinge plate 404 and the inner frame hinge plate 408 formed of metal may directly rub against each other and be damaged, or the hand may be injured by metal powder generated by direct rubbing. Inconveniences associated with opening the inner frame 104 can be eliminated, and safety can be ensured.

In addition, conventionally, if for some reason a game ball stays on the top surface of the hinge plate when the front frame is open, even if the staff at the game parlor does not notice this, the front frame may be damaged. There was a request to be able to close the front frame without any problems. Therefore, in this embodiment, even if the front frame 106 is closed while the game balls remain on the inner frame hinge plate 408, the game balls are ejected to the outside or the game balls are retracted to the evacuation area 408d. Since the front frame 106 is configured not to be prevented from closing, it is possible to prevent the game balls from being caught and the front frame 106 being damaged when the front frame 106 is closed.

In the above embodiment, the inner frame hinge plate 408 is provided with the restriction piece 408c, but the outer frame hinge plate 404 may be provided with a restriction piece that restricts the rotation range of the front frame 106. Then, the game balls may be ejected from the gap between the regulating piece provided on the outer frame and the end of the inner frame 104.

That is, the following configuration is possible.
In a gaming machine that allows you to play games,
An inner frame to which a game board can be attached,
an outer frame to which the inner frame is attached;
a front frame having a transparent window through which the game board can be viewed;
An outer frame hinge plate that protrudes forward from the outer frame is attached to the outer frame,
An inner frame hinge plate that protrudes forward from the inner frame is attached to the inner frame,
The inner frame is pivotally supported on the upper surface side of the outer frame hinge plate,
The front frame is pivotally supported on the upper surface side of the inner frame hinge plate,
The outer frame hinge plate and the inner frame hinge plate are arranged in an overlapping manner,
The outer hinge plate is provided with a regulating part that regulates a rotation range of the front frame,
If the front frame is closed while the front frame is open and the game balls are staying on the inner frame hinge plate, the game balls are moved between the end of the front frame and the regulating part. It is possible to discharge it to the outside.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the game ball is ejected to the outside from the gap 412 formed between the end 104a of the inner frame 104 and the regulating piece 408c, but the end of the outer frame is wider than the end of the inner frame. The configuration is such that it protrudes to the front (i.e., the inner frame is housed within the outer frame so that the edge of the inner frame is located further back than the edge of the outer frame), and the gap between the edge of the outer frame and the regulating piece is It is also possible to configure the game ball to be ejected from the player.

That is, the following configuration is possible.
In a gaming machine that allows you to play games,
An inner frame to which a game board can be attached,
an outer frame to which the inner frame is attached;
a front frame having a transparent window through which the game board can be viewed;
A hinge plate protruding forward from the inner frame is attached to the inner frame,
The front frame is pivotally supported on the upper surface side of the hinge plate,
The hinge plate is provided with a regulating part that regulates a rotation range of the front frame,
If the front frame is closed while the front frame is open and the game balls are staying on the hinge plate, the game balls are removed from between the edge of the outer frame and the regulating part. It is possible to discharge it.

(Modification 1)
Next, a first modification of the above embodiment will be described. In the first modification, an inner frame 500 is provided in place of the inner frame 104, and a rib 501a and a rib 501b are provided in place of the rib 301. Note that detailed explanations of parts similar to those in the above embodiment will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 13, in the above embodiment, an example was given in which the distance between the tips of all the ribs 301 and the island fixing holes 300a to 300d is W2. The distance between the tip of the rib 501a on both sides (in other words, near the island fixing holes 300a to 300d) and the island fixing holes 300a to 300d is W2 as in the above embodiment, and the rib 501b other than the rib 501a is the rib 501a. By extending the inner frame 500 toward the back side of the inner frame 500, the island fixing holes 300a to 300d are not provided at a distance W2 from the tip of the rib 501b.

The island fixing holes 300a to 300d are arranged at a distance of W2 from the rib 501a in the front-rear direction of the outer frame 102, and furthermore, the central axis La to Ld of the outer frame 102 is located between the ribs 501a. It is placed so that it can pass through. Furthermore, the diameter r of each of the island fixing holes 300a to 300d is such that the island fixing holes 300a to 300d do not cover the rib 501a. This prevents the island fixing holes 300a to 300d from facing the rib 501a. Further, since the upper surface of the inner frame 500 is flat except for the ribs 501a and 501b, the island fixing holes 300a to 300d face the flat portion of the upper surface of the inner frame 500.

By configuring in this way, the first modification also solves the same problems as the above embodiment, and achieves the same effects as the above embodiment.

(Modification 2)
Next, a second modification of the above embodiment will be described. In the second modification, an inner frame 600 is provided in place of the inner frame 104, and a rib 601a and a rib 601b are provided in place of the rib 301. Note that detailed explanations of parts similar to those in the above embodiment will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 14, in the above embodiment, the distance between the tip of the rib 301 and the island fixing holes 300a to 300d is W2, but in the second modification, all the ribs 601a and 601b are By extending toward the back side of the inner frame 600, the island fixing holes 300a to 300d are not provided at a distance W2 from the tips of the ribs 601a and 601b. Further, unlike the above embodiment, six ribs 601 are provided in the second modification. The distance between the two ribs 601a from both ends is set to X1. Moreover, the distance X2 between the rib 601b provided inside the rib 601a and the rib 601a and the distance X2 between the ribs 601b are larger than X1. Island fixing holes 300a and 300b are arranged between the ribs 601a on one end of the inner frame 600, and island fixing holes 300c and 300d are arranged between the ribs 601a on the other end.

The island fixing holes 300a to 300d are arranged so that the central axes La to Ld of the outer frame 102 pass between the ribs 601a. Furthermore, the diameter r of each of the island fixing holes 300a to 300d is such that the island fixing holes 300a to 300d do not cover the rib 601a. This prevents the island fixing holes 300a to 300d from facing the rib 601a. Further, since the upper surface of the inner frame 600 is flat except for the ribs 601a and 601b, the island fixing holes 300a to 300d face the flat portion of the upper surface of the inner frame 600.

By configuring in this way, the first modification also solves the same problems as the above embodiment, and achieves the same effects as the above embodiment.

In addition, in the second modification, the number of island fixing holes facing the plane between the ribs 601a is not limited to two, and may be one or three or more.

[Effects of this embodiment]
(A1) In the present embodiment, in a gaming machine (in this example, gaming machine 100) that can play games, an outer frame (in this example, outer frame 102) fixed to island equipment of a gaming hall; an inner frame (inner frame 104 in this example) that holds a game board (in this example, game board 108) and is attached to the outer frame; Island fixing holes (in this example, island fixing holes 300a to 300d) used for inserting fixing members that fix the outer frame are formed, and a storage tank for game balls is formed in the upper part of the back side of the inner frame. (In this example, the prize ball storage tank 202) is attached, at least a part of the upper surface of the inner frame is flat, and the island fixing hole is formed when the inner frame is attached to the outer frame. In this case, it faces the plane without facing the storage tank (in this example, FIGS. 5 and 7). Therefore, the game machine can be more optimally fixed to the island equipment of the game hall.

(A2) In this embodiment, in a gaming machine (in this example, the gaming machine 100) that can play games, an outer frame (in this example, the outer frame 102) fixed to the island equipment of the gaming hall, an inner frame (inner frame 104 in this example) that holds a game board (in this example, game board 108) and is attached to the outer frame; Island fixing holes (in this example, island fixing holes 300a to 300d) used for inserting fixing members that fix the outer frame are formed, and a storage tank for game balls is formed in the upper part of the back side of the inner frame. (In this example, the prize ball storage tank 202) is attached, at least a part of the upper surface of the inner frame is flat, and a rib for reinforcing the inner frame is provided on the upper surface of the inner frame. (in this example, ribs 301), and when the inner frame is attached to the outer frame, the island fixing hole faces the flat surface without facing the storage tank, and faces the rib. They do not confront each other (in this example, FIGS. 5 and 7).

(B1) In the present embodiment, in a gaming machine (in this example, the gaming machine 100) that can play games, an inner frame to which a game board is attached (in this example, the inner frame 104), and an inner frame (in this example, the inner frame 104), This example includes a front frame (in this example, the front frame 106) having a transparent window (in this example, the transparent window 106a) through which the game board 108) can be viewed, and the inner frame has a A hinge plate (in this example, an inner frame hinge plate 408) is attached to the hinge plate (inner frame hinge plate 408 in this example) projecting forward from the front frame. A regulating part (in this example, regulating piece 408c) is provided to regulate the rotation range of the front frame, and when the front frame is opened and game balls are retained on the hinge plate, the front frame is When the game ball is closed, it is possible to discharge the game ball to the outside from between the end of the inner frame and the restriction part (FIG. 12 in this example). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game ball from being caught when the front frame is closed.

(B2) In this embodiment, in a gaming machine (in this example, the gaming machine 100) that can play games, an inner frame to which a game board is attached (in this example, the inner frame 104), and an inner frame (in this example, the inner frame 104), This example includes a front frame (in this example, the front frame 106) having a transparent window (in this example, the transparent window 106a) through which the game board 108) can be viewed, and the inner frame has a A hinge plate (in this example, the inner frame hinge plate 408) is attached that projects forward from the front frame, and the front frame is pivotally supported on the upper surface side of the hinge plate, and the front frame is in an open state. If the front frame is closed while the game balls are staying on the hinge plate, the game balls can be evacuated to a retraction section provided on the hinge plate (in this example, Figure 12). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game ball from being caught when the front frame is closed.

[Modification of the above embodiment]
In the above embodiment, the ribs 301 are provided on the upper surface (in other words, the outer surface) of the top plate of the inner frame 104, but the ribs 301 may be provided on the lower surface (in other words, the inner surface) of the top plate of the inner frame 104.

In the embodiment described above, an example was given in which the outer frame is fixed to the island equipment of the amusement park by driving nails, but fixing members other than nails may be used, such as screws, for example.

In the above embodiment, an example is given in which the island fixing holes 300a to 300d are through holes, but instead of being through holes, they may be holes that serve as marks when driving nails, for example.

In the above embodiment, the cover 406 and the curtain plate 414 are made of resin of the same color, but they may be made of members of different colors.

100 Game machine 102 Outer frame 104 Inner frame 106 Front frame

Claims (2)

An outer frame fixed to the island equipment of the amusement park;
an inner frame that holds a game board and is attached to the outer frame so as to be openable and closable ;
A plurality of island fixing holes used for inserting fixing members for fixing the outer frame to the island equipment are formed at certain positions in the top plate of the outer frame,
The plurality of island fixing holes are not used for fixing the top plate of the outer frame and the side plate of the outer frame,
A ball storage section for storing game balls falling from above is provided at the upper part of the back side of the inner frame,
At least a portion of the upper surface of the inner frame is flat;
In the closed state where the inner frame is attached to the outer frame, the ball storage section is not arranged vertically below the plurality of island fixing holes, but the flat surface is arranged. An outer frame fixed to the island equipment of the amusement park;
an inner frame that holds a game board and is attached to the outer frame so as to be openable and closable ;
A plurality of island fixing holes used for inserting fixing members for fixing the outer frame to the island equipment are formed at certain positions in the top plate of the outer frame,
The plurality of island fixing holes are not used for fixing the top plate of the outer frame and the side plate of the outer frame,
A ball storage section for storing game balls falling from above is provided at the upper part of the back side of the inner frame,
At least a portion of the upper surface of the inner frame is flat;
Ribs for reinforcing the inner frame are formed on the upper surface of the inner frame,
In a closed state in which the inner frame is attached to the outer frame, the ball storage portion and the ribs are not arranged vertically below the plurality of island fixing holes, but the plane is arranged. .