JP2003070987A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which raises a performance by a light emitting and enhances the amusement for a game player. SOLUTION: A pachinko game machine 1 is provided with an outer frame 2 and a front surface frame 3 which is arranged in front of the outer frame 2 and supported by one side part of the outer frame 2 which can be opening/ closing. A glass door frame 4 is disposed at the front surface side of the front surface frame 3 which can be freely opening/closing. A game board is arranged at the rear side of the front surface frame 3 so as to be attachable/detachable. A window part 41 for visually recognizing a game area is formed in the glass door frame 4. An electric decorative member 61 having a decorative cover 62 is arranged in the peripheral edge of the window 41. The decorative cover 62 has a double-layer structure constituted of an outer cover and an inner cover.

Description

Description: BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention
Related to gaming machines. 2. Description of the Related Art
Light emitting means such as lamps and LEDs as a kind of gaming machine
A pachinko machine provided with is known. Predetermined luminous hands
The step is a decorative cover made of translucent resin etc.
More covered, allowing the player to see through the decorative cover
Light is visible. [0003] However, the decorative cover does not
Generates a unique, pre-colored color with the light emitted by the light means
It is supposed to. For this reason, the angle at which the player looks
Even if you look at the light emitted by the light emitting means,
There was no significant difference in the mode of light visually recognized. In other words, light
Was monotonous and had little change. as a result,
The effect produced by the light emitting means is reduced, and
There was a risk that it would hinder the improvement of all the entertainment. [0004] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances.
The effect of the light emitting means is enhanced,
Gaming machines that can further enhance the interest
The purpose is to provide. Means for Solving the Problems and Effects of the Invention
For each means suitable for solving the stated purpose,
The operation and effect will be described with additional notes. Means 1. Light emitting hand that emits light according to the game state
Gaming machine provided with a step and a decorative cover for covering the light emitting means
Wherein the decorative cover is provided with a plurality of light-transmitting covers.
A play characterized by a multilayer structure in which bars are superimposed.
Technical machine. [0007] According to the above means 1, the decorative cover is composed of multiple parts.
Does it have a multi-layer structure with multiple covers
Further, the decorative cover has a plurality of boundary portions formed thereon.
You. Light is reflected or refracted at these boundaries.
Can cause phenomena such as light interference and diffusion.
The form of light that is visually recognized by the player through the decorative cover
It will be diversified depending on the viewing angle of the player. result
As a result, the effect of the light emitting means is enhanced,
Can be further improved. Means 2. A game board with a predetermined game area
The front side of the game board has substantially the same shape as the game area.
A game machine having a door frame having a window having a shape.
The front side of the door frame emits light according to the game state.
A light cover, and a decorative cover for covering the light-emitting device.
And the decorative cover is provided with a plurality of translucent covers.
A play characterized by a multi-layer structure in which bars are overlapped
Technical machine. According to the means (2), the decorative cover is composed of multiple
Does it have a multi-layer structure with multiple covers
Further, the decorative cover has a plurality of boundary portions formed thereon.
You. Light is reflected or refracted at these boundaries.
Can cause phenomena such as light interference and diffusion.
The form of light that is visually recognized by the player through the decorative cover
It will be diversified depending on the viewing angle of the player. Ma
The light emitting means and the decorative cover are attached to the door frame.
The player is in a closer position
Will be visually recognized. As a result,
Effect is enhanced, and it is more interesting for players
Can be improved. Means 3. In the means 2, the light emitting means and
And a decorative cover is provided on at least a part of the periphery of the window.
A gaming machine characterized by being cut off. According to the means 3, the light emitting means
The effect of light is performed on the periphery of the window. That is,
At a position where it is easy for the player who looks at the game area to visually recognize
The effect by the light can be effectively performed. Results and
The effect of the light emitting means is enhanced,
It is possible to further enhance all kinds of interest. Means 4. In the means 2 or the means 3,
The window has a substantially circular shape, and the decorative cover is
Characterized by being curved in an arc shape along the shape.
Technical machine. [0013] According to the means 4, the decorative cover is located at the front.
The shape conforms to the shape of the window. The game area
Is the part of the player that is relatively closely watched, along the periphery
The effect by the light is performed by the
Is a role that complements the performance etc. performed in the gaming area
Will also be fulfilled. Also, the decorative cover is curved
Due to the shape, the player can look at the decorative cover
You can see from various angles, and you can see various forms of light.
Swell. As a result, there is more interest for the player
Improvement can be achieved. Means 5 A predetermined game area that has a substantially circular shape
A game board having the game area on the front side of the game board,
A game machine equipped with a door frame having a window part of approximately the same shape
In this case, a small amount of the edge of the window portion on the front side of the door frame
At least in part, a luminescent hand that emits light according to the gaming state
And a decorative cover for covering the light emitting means.
The window portion is at least at the left and right ends and the door frame.
Attach the decorative cover between the left and right ends of the
The decorative cover is extended to the position to leave the width for
Curved in an arc along the shape of the window, and translucent
Multi-layer structure with multiple covers
A gaming machine characterized by being. According to the means (5), the decorative cover is made up of multiple
Does it have a multi-layer structure with multiple covers
Further, the decorative cover has a plurality of boundary portions formed thereon.
You. Light is reflected or refracted at these boundaries.
Can cause phenomena such as light interference and diffusion.
The form of light that is visually recognized by the player through the decorative cover
It will be diversified depending on the viewing angle of the player. result
As a result, the effect of the light emitting means is enhanced,
Can be further improved. In addition
The window has a width for attaching the decorative cover.
It has been extended to the fullest. Therefore, the window and the
The game area having substantially the same shape as the window portion is relatively large
It becomes powerful in the game content. In addition, the decorative cover
Is provided along the shape of the window, so that light
Directing the game content. Means 6. Means 2 to 5
The decorative cover has a cross section with respect to its longitudinal direction.
The shape is an inverted U-shape, at least part of which is in front of the door frame
Characterized by being provided so as to protrude to the surface side
Gaming machine. According to the means 6, the inverted U-shape is provided.
At least a part of the decorative cover projects to the front side of the door frame
The player is provided to
The decorative cover can be seen from various degrees,
Can be visually recognized. As a result, the light emitting means
Effect is enhanced, which makes the game more interesting for the player.
Improvement can be achieved. Means 7 Means 1 to 6
And the plurality of covers are separate from each other.
A gaming machine characterized by that: According to the means (7), the plurality of covers are
Because each is separate, the boundary of each cover is
It becomes clear and the above-mentioned various light phenomena are likely to occur.
You. As a result, any one of the means 1 to 6 was described.
The effect of the gaming machine can be further enhanced. Means 8. Means 1 to 7
And at least one of the plurality of covers includes a plurality of covers.
A number of small pieces are mixed, and with a translucent resin
A gaming machine characterized by being formed. According to the above means 8, the plurality of covers
At least one of them is compounded with multiple micro pieces
Because it is made of translucent resin,
Phenomena such as light reflection, refraction, interference, and diffusion are caused by minute pieces.
Occur. As a result, it is incompatible with the action of the multilayer structure described above.
Multiplication can further diversify the modes of light
it can. Means 9 In the means 8, the minute pieces are:
Coating titanium dioxide on the surface of the core fine particles
A gaming machine characterized by the following. According to the above-mentioned means 9, the surface of the fine particles has a diacid
Because titanium oxide is coated, titanium dioxide
The light reflected from the surface of the tin film and the titanium dioxide film
Interference with light reflected at the boundary with the fine particles occurs,
A new form of light is born. As a result, the performance by the light emitting means
To further enhance the interest for players
be able to. The titanium dioxide is an anatase type
Or a rutile type. Means 10. In the means 9, the fine particles
Is a translucent glass flake.
Gaming machine. According to the above means 10, the fine particles serving as nuclei are
Because it is a translucent glass flake,
Compared to using non-transparent particles
Therefore, the light from the light emitting means is relatively blocked by the fine particles.
It is hard to be done. Thereby, the decorative cover
Reduces the occurrence of defects such as spotted shadows
can do. In addition, the glitter is improved, and the decoration effect is improved.
Increase. Means 11. In the means 9 or the means 10,
The titanium dioxide coating has a thickness of 0.0000
A gaming machine characterized in that the thickness is in the range of 1 to 10 μm. According to the above means 11, the titanium dioxide
By coating within the above range,
Phenomena such as light reflection and interference occur effectively, and decoration
The effect can be enhanced. Also, the thickness of titanium dioxide
The color of the reflected light is different due to the difference
You. Means 12. Any of the means 8 to 11
In the above, the fine particles have a particle size of 0.01 to 3 mm.
And the thickness is in the range of 1 to 30 μm.
A gaming machine characterized by the following. According to the above means 12, the minute pieces are
By being within the range, compared to the decorative cover etc.
Can give a relatively high glitter, and as a result,
The effect can be enhanced. Means 13. Any of means 8 to means 12
In the above, the decorative cover is 100 parts by weight of the resin.
On the other hand, 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of the fine pieces are blended and formed.
A gaming machine characterized by being made. According to the means 13, the fine resin is added to the resin.
By mixing the small pieces in the above ratio, the decorative cover
The fine particles without adversely affecting the physical properties, strength, etc.
The proportions of the pieces are in harmony and as a result
The decoration effect increases. Means 14. Any of the means 1 to 13
In at least one of the plurality of covers
Has irregularities formed on at least a part of the light-transmitting surface of the cover
A gaming machine characterized by being made. According to the above means 14, the plurality of covers
At least a portion of at least one of the light-transmitting surfaces is concave
Because the projections are formed, the unevenness causes reflection of light,
Phenomena such as refraction, interference, and diffusion occur. As a result,
Of light by synergistic action with the action of the
Can be further diversified. Means 15. In the means 14, the cover
Characterized in that the irregularities are formed on the inner surface of the
Gaming machine. According to the above-mentioned means 15, the irregularities are the
Because it is formed on the inner surface of the bar, it looks better
In order to make the outer surface of the cover relatively smooth
A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 14
Without harming the effects of As a result, the appearance quality
You can aim up. Means 16. Means 14 or 15
The decorative cover includes an inner cover serving as an inner layer, and an outer cover.
It has a two-layer structure composed of an outer cover
The inner cover and the outer cover have the irregularities respectively.
A plurality of grooves as are formed along a predetermined direction,
The direction of the groove formed in the inner cover and the formation in the outer cover
At least intersects the direction of the groove
A gaming machine characterized by: According to the means 16, the inner cover is formed.
The direction of the groove formed and the direction of the groove formed in the outer cover are
It is configured to intersect at least. So, for example,
For example, as in the case where the direction of the groove of each cover is the same,
Is not biased.
As a result, more diversified light effects can be performed,
It is possible to further enhance the interest for the player
You. Means 17. In the means 16, the outer cover is provided.
The groove is formed along the longitudinal direction of the outer cover.
The groove of the inner cover is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the inner cover.
Of the groove formed in the outer cover.
Direction is substantially orthogonal to the direction of the groove formed in the inner cover.
A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured to: According to the above means 17, the outer cover is formed on the outer cover.
The direction of the groove formed and the direction of the groove formed in the inner cover are
Since they are configured to be orthogonal, the means 11
Effect can be further enhanced. Means 18. Means 16 or 17
Thus, the outer cover and the inner cover have substantially the same shape.
So that the inner cover is fitted to the outer cover.
A gaming machine characterized in that: According to the means 18, the inner cover and the outer cover
And the outer cover are almost the same shape.
It is designed to be fitted and mounted. For this reason, the decoration
The cover becomes more compact overall. Ma
In addition, the inner cover and outer cover are integrated,
It will have higher decorativeness. DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a pachinko game machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a pachinko machine)
An embodiment of the present invention is referred to as a “pachinko machine” based on the drawings.
This will be described in detail. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko machine 1
Is an outer frame 2 and one side of the outer frame 2 provided at a front portion of the outer frame 2.
And a front frame 3 supported so as to be openable and closable at a portion.
The outer frame 2 is formed in a rectangular shape as a whole by a plate material.
You. In the present embodiment, the outer frame 2 is made of wood. Real truth
In the embodiment, the length of the outer frame 2 in the vertical direction is 808 m
m, the length in the left-right direction is 520 mm (conventional and
Equivalent size). The front frame 3 is made of a synthetic resin, specifically, polycarbonate.
It is composed of carbonate resin. In addition, the outer frame 2
The front frame 3 is a frame serving as a base for the pachinko machine 1.
The frame 2 is provided to be openable and closable. Also,
The open / close center axis of the front frame 3 is viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 1.
It is set to extend up and down to the left. Outer frame 2 is tree
It may be composed of fat, as if the outer frame 2 and the front
The surface frame 3 may look like one. Also,
On the front side of the front frame 3, a glass door frame 4 as a door frame is opened.
It is provided so that it can be freely closed. From behind the glass door frame 4
A pair of glasses 42 are attached in parallel. Glass
The length of the door frame 4 in the left-right direction is substantially equal to that of the front frame 3.
The glass door frame 4 except for the lower part of the front frame 3
Most parts are covered. The rear side of the front frame 3 (the back of the glass door frame 4,
A game board 5 as shown in FIG.
Mounted as possible. The vertical length of this game board 5
Is 476 mm and the length in the left-right direction is 451 mm
(Same size as before). In addition, the game board 5 has a router
Multiple openings are formed by processing
Each opening has a regular prize chucker 6, a variable prize
Device 7, actuation chuck 8, variable display device 9, slouch
A jacker 10 and the like are provided. In this embodiment
The variable display device 9 includes a liquid crystal display unit and the liquid crystal display unit.
On the center frame and the liquid crystal display
Display control board for executing display control in
ing. The liquid crystal display of the variable display device 9 includes, for example,
Three display columns are displayed: left symbol column, middle symbol column and right symbol column
Is done. Each symbol row is composed of multiple symbols.
So that these symbols are scrolled for each symbol row
It is variably displayed on the display screen. That is,
The variable display device 9 is configured to variably display identification information.
ing. In addition, the variable winning device 7 normally receives a game ball B.
The prize cannot be won or it is difficult to win. Than
Specifically, the game ball B wins the operation chucker 8
Based on this, the design of the liquid crystal display unit of the variable display device 9
Variable display. Then, the combination of the determined identification information
Has become a combination of specific identification information set in advance,
Here, the stopped symbol is a specific combination
A special game state occurs in the necessary conditions, and the size of the variable
The winning opening is in a predetermined open state (specifically, for a predetermined time,
(Opens a predetermined number of times), a state in which the game ball B easily wins (large
Win state). In addition, well-known
As described above, the general winning opening 6, the variable winning device 7, the operation
Based on the fact that the game ball B wins the car 8, it will be described later.
The upper tray 54 (or lower tray 53 in some cases)
A number of prize balls are paid out. Also, play
In the skill board 5, the falling direction of the game ball B is appropriately dispersed and adjusted.
A large number of nails are planted for
Various members (accessories) are provided. As shown in FIG. 3, the front frame 3 has an outer shape.
A resin base 11 having substantially the same shape as the outer frame 2,
It is located on the innermost peripheral side of the resin base 11 and has a substantially arc shape.
Inner rail 12 integrally formed as shown in FIG.
The resin base is spaced apart from the inner rail 12 by a predetermined distance.
11 and an outer rail 13 integrally formed. This
The inner rail 12 and the outer rail 13 are game ball firing hands.
Game fired from the firing device based on the turning operation of the console 52
Mainly serves as a launch path for guiding the ball to the top of the game board 5
It fulfills as. Therefore, the inner rail 12 and the outer rail
To the part (left side as viewed) parallel to the
Thus, a guide rail is configured. The lower end of the inner rail 12 projects substantially U-shaped.
And its protruding part is open in the depth direction.
You. A ball receiving member 17 is provided on this protruding portion and in the vicinity thereof.
Has been attached. The ball receiving member 17 is formed in a substantially U shape.
And a guide portion 19 extending on both sides thereof.
ing. The two guide portions 19 of the ball receiving member 17 are
It has an arc shape conforming to 2. The lead-out portion 18 is provided on the inner rail 12.
The inner rail 12 is provided corresponding to the projecting portion.
Projecting below the arc shape formed by
It is arranged in. And the game which fell to the lower part of the game board 5
Many of the spheres B are guided from the guide unit 19 to the lead-out unit 18
The ball discharge path (not shown) passes through the outlet 18
It is to be guided to. Formed by the game board 5 and the lead-out portion 18
And the lower frame of the glass door frame 4
A so-called out port 25 is formed by the system.
The protruding portion and the lower surface of the lead-out portion 18 are from the near side to the far side.
Guide the falling game ball B to the back side
It is supposed to. On the other hand, the inner surface of the outer rail 13
In order to make the flying of the ball B smoother,
The sliding plate 27 as a metal band made of stainless steel
Has been attached. Under such a configuration, the inner peripheral side of the front frame 3
The extension of the game area is mainly determined by the window
The game board 5 is mounted on the front frame 3
Means that the inner rail 12 and the outer rail 13
Are in close proximity. And by the game ball launcher
The launched game ball B is mainly transmitted to the outer rail 13 (sliding ball).
Guided to the upper part of the game board 5 by the rate 27). Next, the game area will be described. Sandals
In the present embodiment, the game board 5 is partitioned on the board surface.
The game area is configured to be much larger than before.
In the present embodiment, the outer rail 13
The distance to the upper part 25 (the lower part of the game board 5) is 462.
mm (75mm longer than conventional products), pole of outer rail 13
The distance from the left position to the extreme right position of the inner rail 12 is 4
It is 49 mm (65 mm longer than the conventional product).
Also, from the extreme left position of the inner rail 12 to the extreme right of the inner rail 12
The distance to the position is 432 mm. In the present embodiment, the game area is defined as a pachinko game.
When viewed from the front of the machine 1, the inner rail 12 and the outer rail 13
Of the inner and outer rails 12 and 13
The area of the guide rail which is the row part and the area of the outlet 25
Are excluded from the region. In addition, about the out mouth 25
Is a region on the inner circumferential side of the inner rail 12 having a substantially arc shape as in the related art.
For those that are configured to reach
The game area includes the part that has started. In the present embodiment, the game board 5
The area ratio of the skill area is about 73%, which is much more
The product ratio is large. In addition, on the surface of the game board 5,
Conventionally, the area ratio of the game area to the game area is only about 50%.
Because there was no, on the assumption that the game board 5 is common
Can be said to have considerably expanded the game area. Further, the area of the entire pachinko machine 1 on the front side is reduced.
The ratio of the game area to the game area is about 40%,
The area ratio is much larger. In addition, snap
The area ratio of the game area to the front area of the entire machine
Is desirably 35% or more. Rice cake
Or 40 percent or more, or 45 percent
Or more than 50%. However, in the present embodiment,
In order to increase the game area, the game area is
It occupies a position very close to the periphery of the surface. as a result,
A part of the guide rail portion of the inner and outer rails 12 and 13 is a game
It looks like it is outside the board 5. Here, the glass door frame 4 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG.
Simplified so that most of the area can be seen from the outside
An elliptical window 41 is formed. Specifically, before
The writing window 41 has a substantially central portion on the left and right sides compared to the upper and lower sides.
It has a relatively gently curved shape. In addition, before
The substantially central portion may be linear. Of this implementation
In the embodiment, the upper end of the window portion 41 (the upper end of the outer rail 13)
(Upper, upper end of the game area) and the upper end of the glass door frame 4
Distance (the so-called top and bottom width of the upper frame part) is 50m
m, 85mm to 95mm upper frame
It is significantly shorter than the prior art which has a certain width. What
In addition, the above-mentioned distance is desirably 80 mm or less,
More preferably 70 mm or less, more preferably
It is 60 mm or less. Of course, the required strength can be secured
If it is, it may be 50 mm or less. The left end of the window 41 and the glass door frame 4
The shortest distance between the left end (the so-called left frame
Width) increases the strength and support strength of the glass door frame 4 itself.
It is set relatively large in order to fit. More
Is evident when comparing FIGS. 2 and 3 with each other,
With the glass door frame 4 closed, the outer rail 13
Of the inner rail 12 as well as the left end of the
Covered by side frame portions. That is,
Part of the tool is obscured. In this way, the game ball B is temporarily
Even if it becomes difficult to visually recognize,
It is only a passing point guided to the skill area, and the player mainly
In the game area where the player enjoys the game, the game ball B becomes difficult to see.
Not necessarily. Therefore, when playing the actual game
No problem occurs. In addition, while such trouble does not occur,
Sufficient strength and support strength of the glass door frame 4 can be secured
It has become. By the way, the left end position of the outer rail 13 and the outside
The distance in the left-right direction from the left end position of the frame 2 is 21 mm,
Right end position of the area (right end position of inner rail 12) and right end of outer frame 2
The distance in the left-right direction from the position is 44 mm. At the same time, as shown in FIGS.
The lower part of the front frame 3 where the door frame 4 does not exist is, for example, AB
S (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) resin
And a lower receiving tray unit 51. Lower tray unit
The handle 52 for launching a game ball is hand-held from the lower right of the
It extends to the front side. Also, the lower tray unit 51
In the center of the bowl, a lower tray 53 for paying out prize balls as a ball tray
Is provided. On the other hand, the upper saucer as a ball saucer
54 is provided integrally with the lower frame of the glass door frame 4
ing. In this embodiment, the glass door
Around the frame 4 (for example, the corners and the periphery of the window 41)
, An illuminated member equipped with light emitting means such as various lamps and LEDs
Is provided. These illuminated members can be
Lights and flashes according to changes in the game state, such as during regular reach
The light emitting mode of the light emitting means is changed and controlled in this way
It plays a role to enhance the effect. Rice cake
A configuration in which these illuminated members are provided on the game board 5 (corner
-Lighting elements called decorations are used in the corners of the game board 5.
May be disposed), or in some cases,
It is good also as a structure provided. Furthermore, a pair of glass before and after
It may be configured to be disposed between the 42. The window 41 is provided on the left and right peripheral edges.
The pair of peripheral illumination members 61 will be described. Perimeter illumination
The material 61 is formed on the left and right peripheral edges of the window 41 (not shown).
It is mounted in the mounting recess. The peripheral illumination member 61 is L
A light emitting unit (not shown) such as an ED and a device covering the light emitting unit.
And a decorative cover 62. Decorative cover 62
Has a bow shape curved along the left and right peripheral edges of the window portion 41.
And fitted into the mounting recess from the front side of the glass door frame 4.
It is configured to be inserted. More specifically, as shown in FIGS.
The decorative cover 62 is composed of an outer cover 63 and an inner cover 64.
It has a two-layer structure. Outer cover 63 and inner cover
Each of the bars 64 is made of a light-transmitting resin (hereinafter, light-transmitting resin).
). As shown in FIGS. 5 and 7, the outer cover
63 and inner cover 64 may each be a bow as described above.
It is formed in a mold shape and its cross-sectional shape with respect to its longitudinal direction is inverted
It has substantially the same U-shaped shape. Outer cover 63
Are formed larger than the inner cover 64 and the outer cover 6
3 so that the inner cover 64 can be fitted and attached to the inside thereof.
Have been. Then, the decorative cover 62 is
With the inner cover 64 fitted and mounted on the
Is fitted in the mounting recess. The outer cover 6
3 is provided with a not-shown locking portion.
By being locked to a receiving portion (not shown) of the mounting recess,
So that the decorative cover 62 is held in the mounting recess.
Has become. The decorative cover 62 is set in the mounting recess.
In the attached state, the arc portion 63a of the outer cover 63 is
It projects to the front side of the lath door frame 4. On the inner surfaces of the outer cover 63 and the inner cover 64
Has a plurality of grooves, respectively. For more information,
As shown in FIG. 5, the outer cover 63 has a longitudinal direction.
Along the plurality of grooves 65 having a substantially arc-shaped cross section
Is formed. Thereby, on the light transmitting surface of the outer cover 63,
Irregularities are formed, and the surface side of the outer cover 63
Are able to see the plurality of grooves 65 as vertical stripes.
(See FIG. 7). As shown in FIG. 6, the inner cover 64 has
Along a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the
A plurality of arc-shaped grooves 66 are formed. to this
As a result, irregularities are formed on the light transmitting surface of the inner cover 64 and
And a plurality of grooves 66 are formed laterally from the surface side of the inner cover 64.
It can be seen as a stripe pattern (see FIG. 7).
That is, the inner cover 64 is fitted and mounted on the outer cover 63.
At this time, the direction of the groove 65 of the outer cover 63 and the direction of the inner cover 64
The direction of the groove 66 is configured to be substantially orthogonal. This
Therefore, from the front side of the decorative cover 62, the outer cover 63
And grooves 6 formed on the light transmitting surface of the inner cover 64, respectively.
5, 66 will be visible to the player as a lattice pattern
Swelling. Further, the outer cover 63 and the inner cover 64 are formed.
A large amount of micro-pieces 70 are mixed with the translucent resin to be formed.
And the small piece 70 is spread over the entire area of each of the covers 63 and 64.
It is in a scattered state. For convenience, the figure
In 5 and 6, only some of the minute pieces are denoted by reference numerals. Specifically, the light-transmitting resin is moldable
There is no particular limitation as long as it is a thermoplastic resin.
Tylene, polypropylene, ethylene-polypropylene
Rimmer, polystyrene, ABS, AES, AS, Acri
Resin, polymethylbenzene, polyamide, polyethylene
Terephthalate, polybutylene terephthalate, poly
Arylate, polyacetal, polycarbonate, poly
Phenylene ether, polysulfone, polyphenylene
Sulfide, polyether sulfone, polybutadiene, etc.
Or copolymers, mixtures, and modified products of these polymers.
I can do it. In particular, acrylic resin, polystyrene, AS tree
Highly transparent resins such as fats and polycarbonates are more preferable.
New The light-transmitting resin is made of a dye, a pigment, or the like.
It can be colored at all. The small piece 70 is formed by a gas as a core fine particle.
Las flakes coated with titanium dioxide
And its particle size (longest part) is 0.01 to 3 mm.
Having a thickness of 1 to 30 μm is used. In addition, small
The pieces 70 are limited to those having a particle size and thickness within the above ranges.
Not be used, but for a more effective decorative effect
Is more preferably in the above range. The material of the glass flake is usually heat
As long as it is used for plastic resin, no problem
Lucari glass, low alkali glass, non-alkali glass
Either can be used. Further, regarding the coating of titanium dioxide,
There is no particular limitation, and various methods can be adopted. example
For example, there is a method by electroless plating.
Thickness is usually preferably 0.00001 to 10 μm
No. Also, to ensure a smooth surface of the glass flakes,
It is preferable to coat the entire surface uniformly.
The surface of the coated glass flakes
Color, green, blue, purple, etc.
To give the glass flakes a hue
It may be. The titanium dioxide to be coated
For example, the color tone of the reflected light differs depending on the film thickness.
Swelling. Further, the amount of the small piece 70 used is too small.
Otherwise, deep colors will not be obtained, and
Will have an adverse effect on physical properties.
0.01 to 5 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of fat
Is preferred. The light emitting means operates the pachinko machine 1.
When light is emitted upon exit, the light emitted from the light emitting means is emitted.
Is the decorative cover 62 (the outer cover 63 and the inner cover 64)
Included in the grooves 65 and 66 formed in the
Reflected, refracted, interfered or diffused by the
While passing through the decorative cover 62, the decorative cover for the player
It is visually recognized that 62 is glittering. As described in detail above, the decorative cover 62
Two-layer structure composed of outer cover 63 and inner cover 64
Therefore, the boundary part is in the middle of the light transmission path
Light is reflected or refracted at this boundary
Can cause phenomena such as light interference and diffusion.
And the state of light visually recognized by the player through the decorative cover 62.
Will be diversified depending on the viewing angle of the player.
As a result, the effect of the light emitting means is enhanced,
It is possible to further improve the interest for the engineer
You. The outer cover 63 and the inner cover 64 are
Fine pieces 70 are blended and made of translucent resin
Grooves 6 are formed on the light-transmitting surface thereof to form irregularities.
5, 66 are formed. For this reason, the grooves 65 and 66 and
Due to the minute pieces 70, the current of light reflection, refraction, interference, diffusion, etc.
An elephant occurs and is visually recognized by the player depending on the angle at which the player looks
The mode of the light to be changed will be changed. As a result,
By synergistic action with the action of the two-layer structure described above,
Is further diversified, and the lighting effect
Fruits grow, further enhancing the interest for players
Can be The groove 65 of the outer cover 63 is
Are formed along the longitudinal direction of the
Along a direction substantially perpendicular to the groove 65 of the outer cover 63.
It is formed. If you do this,
Reduce the problem of biased direction,
The effect of light can be performed. As a result, the decorative effect of light
Fruits increase, aiming for further interest for players
be able to. The inner cover 64 is fitted to the outer cover 63
So that the decorative cover 62 is
Will be more compact. Also, the inner cover 6
4 and the outer cover 63 are integrated, and the appearance is higher.
It will have good decorativeness. Further, as fine particles serving as nuclei of the minute pieces 70,
Because it uses glass flakes, it becomes the core, for example
Compared to using non-transparent particles,
Light from the light means is relatively obstructed by the fine particles
It is getting tight. As a result, the decorative cover 62 has a spot-like shape.
It is possible to reduce the occurrence of problems such as shadows
it can. Further, the fine particles 70 have a particle size of 0.0
Within the range of 1 to 3 mm, and the thickness is 1 to 30 μm
Those within the range are used. Thereby, the decorative cover 6
2 is achieved. In addition, the decorative cover 62
At the time of molding, 0.1 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the thermoplastic resin.
By using 01 to 5 parts by weight, the decorative cover 62
Distribution of the small pieces 70 without adversely affecting the properties, strength, etc.
The decorative cover 62 in which the mixing ratio is balanced can be formed. Conclusion
As a result, the decorative effect can be enhanced. It should be noted that the contents described in the above embodiment are limited.
However, for example, the following may be performed. (A) In the above embodiment, the decorative cover 6
Reference numeral 2 denotes a two-portion formed by the outer cover 63 and the inner cover 64.
It has a multi-layer structure, but is not limited to this.
It may have a structure. (B) The outer cover 63 and the inner cover 64
In the case where a plurality of micro pieces 70 are not blended,
All the grooves 65 and 66 may not be formed. (C) In the above embodiment, the outer cover 63
And forming grooves 65, 66 on the inner surface of the inner cover 64.
This makes the translucent surface uneven.
Not limited to this, a predetermined convex part such as a substantially hemispherical convex part on the inner surface
May be formed to provide irregularities. Ma
The outer surfaces of the outer cover 63 and the inner cover 64 have irregularities.
You may make it go. (D) In the above embodiment, the outer cover 63
The grooves 65 and 66 formed in the inner cover 64 are
−63 and the groove 66 of the inner cover 64 are substantially orthogonal to each other.
It is formed so that it can be visually recognized. Not limited to this example
For example, a plurality of pieces are randomly placed on the outer cover 63 and the inner cover 64.
Grooves are formed, and these grooves intersect at random and are
May be used. (E) Put the decorative cover 62 on the glass door frame 4
A decorative cover for an illuminated member 61 provided on the periphery of the window 41;
However, the shape is not limited to this,
May be used for the illumination member. (F) In the above embodiment, the glass door frame 4
Glass 42, but with a certain degree of transparency
If so, a resin plate may be used instead of glass. (G) The present invention is different from the above embodiment.
And pachinko machines and game machines. Follow
And slot machines and pachinko machines with different game areas
Or a pachinko machine without the variable display device 9 or other
Pachinko machine equipped, also called arrangement
Applicable to pachinko machines and pachinko machines called sparrow balls
Wear.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a front perspective view showing a pachinko machine according to one embodiment. FIG. 2 is a front view showing the pachinko machine according to one embodiment. FIG. 3 is a front view showing a front frame and the like in a state where a glass door frame is opened. FIG. 4 is a front view showing the game board. However, the inner rail,
The outer rail and the like are provided on the front frame side. FIG. 5 is a lateral partial cross-sectional view of a decorative cover having a two-layer structure. FIG. 6 is a vertical partial sectional view of a decorative cover having a two-layer structure. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a mounting structure of an outer cover and an inner cover. [Description of Signs] 1 ... Pachinko machine, 4 ... Glass door frame, 5 ... Game board, 4
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Window part, 61 ... Perimeter illumination member, 62 ... Decorative cover, 6
3: outer cover, 64: inner cover, 65, 66: groove, 70
... small pieces.

Claims (1)

Claims: 1. A light emitting means for emitting light in accordance with a game state;
A game machine comprising a decorative cover for covering the light emitting means, wherein the decorative cover has a multilayer structure in which a plurality of translucent covers are stacked.