JP2003102937A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine, in which the effect of performance by a light emitting means is improved and interest can be further improved for a player. SOLUTION: A pachinko machine 1 is equipped with an outer frame 2 and a front frame 3, which is provided on the front part of the outer frame 2, supported on one side part of the outer frame 2 to be opened/closed. On the front side of the front frame 3, a glass door frame 4 is provided to be freely opened/closed. On the rear side of the front frame 3, a game board is attachably and detachably mounted. On the glass door frame 4, a window part 41 is formed for visually recognizing a play area. At the peripheral edge of the window part 41, a peripheral edge electric ornamental member 61 is provided. The peripheral edge electric ornamental member 61 is composed of a plurality of LED, a reflecting plate for reflecting light emitted by the LED and an ornamental cover 65 for covering them.

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, the light transmitted through the decorative cover to the player
Is to be visually recognized. However, the size of the light emitting means itself,
Area of mounting part of light emitting means in technical equipment, manufacturing cost, etc.
Because of this, it is necessary to attach a relatively large number of light emitting
And was difficult. Therefore, a plurality of light emitting means are provided in series.
Even if the player has no intermittent light emission,
There is a possibility that problems such as looking like a pattern may occur
was there. As a result, the effect produced by the light emitting means is low.
And may hinder the enhancement of interest for the player.
there were. [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
A gaming machine having a step, wherein a plurality of light emitting means are arranged in a row.
Installed, viewed from the front of the gaming machine, between the respective light emitting means
In at least one place, the light emitted by the light emitting means
A gaming machine comprising a reflecting member for reflecting light. According to the above means 1, the light emitting means is provided between the light emitting means.
To provide a reflecting member for reflecting the light emitted by the light means
The part where the light emitting means is not provided to the player
Even in the minutes, it looks as if the light emitting means is provided.
Can be recognized. Therefore, by a plurality of light emitting means
The problem that light emission appears intermittently is suppressed and
To make the effect of the light emitting means more effective
To further enhance the interest for players
Can be Also, in this case, the light emitting means
The size of the body, the surface of the mounting part of the light emitting means in the gaming machine
Relatively large number of light-emitting
Even if it is difficult to
It has the effect of providing many light emitting means with light means
Can be As a result, the number of parts of the light emitting means is reduced.
In addition, production costs can be reduced. Means 2. In the means (1), the plurality of reflections
The member is integrally formed as a reflector formed by connecting the respective reflecting members.
A gaming machine characterized by being made. According to the above-mentioned means 2, the plurality of reflecting members are
The number of parts can be reduced
As well as simplify the assembly work
You. Means 3. In the means 1 or the means 2,
Each reflecting member is directed to both light emitting means facing the reflecting member.
It is characterized in that it has a pair of corresponding reflecting parts.
Gaming machine. According to the above means 3, the emission of the two light emitting means is achieved.
Light can be reflected more reliably.
Can further enhance the effect. Means 4. In the means 3, the reflection unit may include:
Protruding toward the front of the gaming machine and facing the gaming machine
A flat body that is inclined by
The direction component of the light, at least in the front direction of the gaming machine
Components and the plurality of light emitting hands as viewed from the front of the gaming machine.
Component in the direction along the row of light emitting means consisting of steps
A gaming machine characterized in that: According to the means 4, the plurality of light emitting means
The emitted light is emitted to the player from a series of light emitting means.
The light can be visually recognized as if it were reflected. Therefore, multiple
The light emitted by the light emitting means
As well as more effective production effects
Which can be more effective and
It is possible to improve the interest in the entertainment. Means 5 A game board having 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.
Light on the front side of the door frame depending on the game state.
A plurality of light emitting means are arranged in a row,
When viewed from the front of the technical machine, at least one
At a location where the light reflected by the light emitting means is reflected.
A gaming machine provided with a shooting member. According to the means 5, the light emitting means is provided between the light emitting means.
To provide a reflecting member for reflecting the light emitted by the light means
The part where the light emitting means is not provided to the player
Even in the minutes, it looks as if the light emitting means is provided.
Can be recognized. Therefore, by a plurality of light emitting means
The problem that light emission appears intermittently is suppressed and
To make the effect of the light emitting means more effective
To further enhance the interest for players
Can be Also, in this case, the light emitting means
The size of the body, the surface of the mounting part of the light emitting means in the gaming machine
Relatively large number of light-emitting
Even if it is difficult to
It has an effect as if many light emitting means were provided by the light means.
be able to. As a result, the number of parts of the light emitting means is reduced.
In addition, production costs can be reduced. Ma
In addition, the light emitting means and the reflecting member are provided on the door frame.
Player sees the light effect of the light emitting means at a closer position
Will be done. As a result, the effect produced by the light emitting means
And increase the interest for players
be able to. Means 6. In the means 5, the light emitting means and
And a reflection member provided on at least a part of a periphery of the window portion.
A gaming machine characterized by being used. According to the means 6, the light emitting means and the counter
The production of light by the radiating member is performed on the periphery of the window.
You. That is, it is visually recognized by a player who looks at the game area.
The effect of the light can be effectively performed at an easy position.
Wear. As a result, the effect of the light emitting means is enhanced,
It is possible to further enhance the interest for the player
You. Means 7 In the means (5) or (6),
The plurality of light emitting means and the reflecting member are arranged along the shape of the window.
A gaming machine characterized by being arranged in a row. According to the means (7), the player is relatively gazing.
There is a light effect along the periphery of the
For example, an effect where the light effect is performed in the game area
It also plays a role to complement,
Can be further improved. Means 8. In means 7, the plurality of reflections
The member is integrally formed as a reflector connecting the respective reflection members.
The reflector is disposed along the shape of the window.
A gaming machine characterized by: According to the means 8, the plurality of reflecting members are arranged in one.
The number of parts can be reduced
As well as simplify the assembly work
You. Means 9 Means 5 to 8
A decorative cover for covering the light emitting means and the reflecting member.
The decorative cover may be replaced with a plurality of translucent covers.
A gaming machine characterized by having a multi-layered structure. According to the above means 9, the decorative cover has a plurality of
Because it has a multi-layer structure with overlapping covers,
A plurality of borders are formed on the decorative cover. And
Light is reflected or refracted at these boundaries
Causes phenomena such as light interference and diffusion,
The form of light that is visually recognized by the player through the decoration cover is the player
Will be diversified depending on the viewing angle. As a result
Between the effect of the decorative cover and the effect of the reflective member
The synergistic effect further enhances the effect produced by the light emitting means
To further enhance the interest for players
Can be. Means 10. A predetermined game area having a substantially circular shape
A game board having a game area, and a game area in front of the game board.
Game machine having a door frame having a window portion having substantially the same shape as that of the game machine.
In the above, the margin of the window portion on the front side of the door frame is small.
At least some of them emit light depending on the game state
Light emitting means, and reflection for reflecting light emitted from the light emitting means
And a decorative cover for covering the light emitting means and the reflector.
The window is at least at the left and right ends
And the decorative cover between the left and right ends of the door frame, respectively.
Extended to the position where the width for attaching
Are arranged in a line along the arc shape of the periphery of the window.
Disposed, the reflector is viewed from the front of the gaming machine,
It corresponds to a light emitting means row composed of the plurality of light emitting means.
A substantially flat body curved in an arc shape, and
A plurality of through-holes for passing emitted light to the front side of the gaming machine,
Projecting between the respective through holes toward the front side of the gaming machine,
And a plurality of reflections for reflecting the light emitted by each of the light emitting means.
And the decorative cover conforms to the shape of the window.
A plurality of covers that are curved in an arc shape and that are translucent.
It has a multi-layer structure in which
Gaming machine. According to the means 10, the light emitting means emits light.
The reflecting member that reflects light emits light to the player.
Even in the part where the light means is not provided, the light emitting means
It can be visually recognized as if provided. Subordinate
As a result, the light emitted by the plurality of light emitting means appears intermittently.
Troubles can be suppressed. Also, like this
If the size of the light emitting means itself, the light emitting means in the gaming machine
Relatively large due to the area of the mounting part, manufacturing cost, etc.
When it is relatively difficult to provide
Even if relatively many light emitting means were provided with relatively few light emitting means
The following effects can be obtained. As a result, luminous hands
Reduce the number of parts in a stage and reduce production costs
Can be In addition, decorative covers can cover multiple
Because of the multi-layer structure,
Light reflected at multiple boundaries formed in the
Or bend. For this reason, the current state of light interference, diffusion, etc.
Light that elephant occurs and is visible to the player through the decorative cover
Will be diversified depending on the viewing angle of the player.
You. As a result, the effect of the decorative cover and the reflective member
The synergistic action with the action of the
Fruits are even higher, and players are more interesting
You can aim up. In addition, the window part is the decorative cover.
Fully expanded leaving room for the bar
You. Therefore, the window and the window having substantially the same shape as the window.
The game area has become relatively large,
Power increases. A decorative cover is provided along the shape of the window.
, So light effects that complement the game content
Can be derived. Means 11. In the means 9 or the means 10,
The decorative cover has a substantially inverted U-shaped cross section, and at least
Is also provided so that a part protrudes to the front side of the door frame
A gaming machine characterized by being. According to the means 11, the section is substantially inverted U-shaped.
At least a part of the decorative cover is in front of the door frame.
Because it is provided to protrude to the surface side, the player
Can see the decorative cover from various angles,
Various light modes can be visually recognized. As a result,
The effect produced by the light means is enhanced, which is
It is possible to improve the interest of the people. In addition, for example
The reflecting member is projected to the front side of the gaming machine, and the reflecting surface
Can be relatively large. Doing this
With this, the amount of light reflection can be increased,
The effect produced by the light emitting means can be further enhanced. Means 12. Any of means 9 to 11
, At least one of the plurality of covers
Is a resin that contains multiple fine pieces and has translucency
A gaming machine characterized by being formed by: According to the above means 12, the plurality of covers
At least one of which is blended with a plurality of small pieces;
And because it is made of translucent resin,
Phenomena such as light reflection, refraction, interference, and diffusion
Happens. As a result, the operation of the above-described reflecting member and
By synergistic action with the action by the multilayer structure, the mode of light
It can be further diversified. Means 13. In the means 12, the minute piece
Coats titanium dioxide on the surface of the core fine particles
A gaming machine characterized in that it is a game machine. According to the means 13, the surface of the fine particles is
Since titanium oxide is coated,
The light reflected on the surface of the titanium film and the titanium dioxide film
Interference with light reflected at the boundary with the fine particles occurs, and
Various light modes are created. As a result, depending on the light emitting means
Along with the production, the direction of further interest for the player
You can aim up. In addition, the titanium dioxide is
It may be of the tase type or rutile type. Means 14. In the means 13, the fine particles
Is a translucent glass flake.
Gaming machine. According to the means 14, the core fine particles 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 15. Any of means 9 to 14
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 15, 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 the action of the reflective member and the action of the multilayer structure
The effect can further diversify the light modes.
Wear. Means 16. In the means 15, the cover
Characterized in that the irregularities are formed on the inner surface of the
Gaming machine. According to the means (16), 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
However, the multilayer structure described in any of the means 9 to 15
It does not impair the effect of the structure. As a result, appearance goods
Quality can be improved. Means 17. Means 15 or 16
The multilayer structure comprises an inner cover serving as an inner layer, and an outer layer
It is a two-layer structure constituted by an outer cover that becomes
The inner cover and the outer cover have the irregularities respectively.
All the plurality of grooves are formed along a predetermined direction,
The direction of the groove formed in the bar and the outer cover
The direction of the groove is at least crossed
A gaming machine characterized by the fact that: According to the means 17, the inner cover is formed on the inner cover.
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 18. In the means 17, 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 18, the outer cover is formed.
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 17
Effect can be further enhanced. Means 19. Means 17 or 18
Thus, the outer cover and the inner cover have substantially the same shape.
The inner cover is fitted and mounted on the outer cover,
The reflector is configured to be fitted and mounted on the inner cover.
A gaming machine characterized by being. According to the above means 19, the outer cover, the inner cover
-And the reflector are fitted and mounted, and handled as an integral object.
Can be simplified.
Can be. Means 20. Any of means 5 to 19
In the above, each of the reflecting members is
Equipped with a pair of reflectors respectively corresponding to the light emitting means
A gaming machine characterized by that: According to the means 20, the two light emitting means
The emitted light can be more reliably reflected,
5 to means 19 to further enhance the effect.
Can be. Means 21. In the means 20, the reflection unit
Protrudes in the front direction of the gaming machine, and
The reflecting portion reflects light.
At least in front of the gaming machine in the directional component of the reflected light
Component and the plurality of shots as viewed from the front of the gaming machine.
Includes components in the direction along the row of light emitting means consisting of light means
A gaming machine characterized in that it is made to work. According to the means 21, the plurality of light emitting means can be used.
The emitted light is emitted to the player from a series of light emitting means.
It can be visually recognized as if it were light. Therefore,
The problem that the light emission by the number of light emitting means appears intermittently
And reduce the effect of the lighting effect.
And enhance the fun for players
Can be achieved. Means 22. In the means 21, the respective planes
The body is tilted so that its tip moves away from each light emitting means
The reflection member has a cross-sectional shape along the light emitting means row.
Has a substantially inverted V-shape. Means 23. Any of the means 1 to 22
, The reflecting member is formed of the plurality of light emitting units.
Cross section in a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction along the row of light emitting means
Has a substantially trapezoidal shape with the tip side shorter than the base side.
A gaming machine characterized by the following. According to the above item 23, the front emitted by the light emitting means
The amount of light reflected from the light emitting device
Relatively obstructs the light of each light emitting means going to the side of the row
Can not be. Means 24. Any of means 1 to means 23
In the above, the reflection member or the reflection plate is formed of resin.
The reflective surface is metal plated.
A gaming machine to be a sign. According to the means 24, the reflecting member or the reflecting plate is
By being made of resin, it is possible to reduce the weight of members and
In addition, handling during assembly work etc. can be facilitated.
Wear. Means 25. Any of means 1 to means 24
, The plurality of light-emitting units are different from each other in different emission colors.
Characterized by being composed of different types of light emitting means.
Technical machine. According to the means 25, light of a plurality of colors is used.
And the effect of light will be more diversified
In addition, light of various colors is mixed by the reflection member.
Therefore, a further effect is produced. DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a pachinko game machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko”) will be described.
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 and 2, the pachinko machine 1
An outer frame 2 and one side portion 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. Outer frame
Reference numeral 2 denotes a frame serving as a base of the pachinko machine 1 and is formed by a plate material.
The entire structure is rectangular. The form of this implementation
In the state, the outer frame 2 is made of wood, and the length in the vertical direction is 80.
8 mm, and the length in the left-right direction is 520 mm.
Same size as before). The front frame 3 is made of synthetic resin, specifically
Is made of polycarbonate resin. Front
The opening and closing axis of the frame 3 is on the left side when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 1.
It is set to extend downward. The outer frame 2 is made of resin.
The outer frame 2 and the front frame
3 may be configured to look like an integral object. A glass as a door frame is provided on the front side of the front frame 3.
The door frame 4 is provided to be freely opened and closed. Glass door frame 4
On the back side, a pair of glass 42 is attached by a metal frame 4a.
Have been. The length of the glass door frame 4 in the left-right direction is the front frame 3
And the glass door frame 4 makes the front frame 3
Most parts except the lower part are covered
You. On the other hand, the front surface where the glass door frame 4 does not exist
The lower part of the frame 3 is, for example, ABS (acrylonitrile-butadi
Lower tray unit 51 made of (en-styrene) resin.
ing. From the lower right of the lower tray unit 51, a game ball
A firing handle 52 extends toward the user. Also,
Near the center of the lower tray unit 51 is a view as a ball tray
A lower tray 53 for paying out product balls is provided. Against this
The upper receiving tray 54 is integrated with the lower frame of the glass door frame 4.
It is provided in. Here, the upper saucer 54 holds the game ball B
Before leading to the game ball launcher, the game ball B (see FIG. 3)
) Is a saucer for storing That is, conventionally
A front decorative frame that can be opened and closed with respect to the front frame below the glass door frame
Was provided, and an upper saucer was provided on the front decorative frame.
However, in the present embodiment, the front decorative frame is omitted and the front frame is omitted.
The upper receiving tray 54 is provided directly to 3. The rear side of the front frame 3 (the glass door frame 4
Inside the outer frame 2), a game board 5 as shown in FIG.
Is detachably mounted. In addition, the game board 5 is
The peripheral part is attached with the back side of the front frame 3
In FIG. 3, only the substantially central portion of the front surface of the game board 5 is forward.
It is in a state of being exposed on the front side of the face frame 3. This game
The vertical length of the board 5 is 476 mm, and the horizontal length is
451 mm (same size as conventional). Also,
The game board 5 has a plurality of
Openings are formed, and each opening has
Jacker 6, Variable winning device 7, Operating chucker 8, Variable
A display device 9, a through chucker 10, etc. are provided.
You. In the present embodiment, the variable display device 9 has a liquid crystal display.
Display section and a center-floor provided around the liquid crystal display section.
To perform display control on the LCD and LCD
And a display control board. The liquid crystal display of the variable display device 9 has, 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. The variable prize device 7 usually has a game ball B
Is in a state where a prize cannot be won or a state where it is difficult to win.
More specifically, the game ball B wins the operation chucker 8
Of the liquid crystal display unit of the variable display device 9 based on the
The pattern is variably displayed. And the determined combination of symbols
Has become a preset combination of specific symbols, here
Now it is necessary that the stopped symbol is a specific combination
A special game state occurs in the condition, and the variable prize device 7 wins a big prize.
The mouth is in a predetermined open state (specifically, for a predetermined time,
Open the number of times), a state where the game ball B is easy to win
State). In addition,
The general winning opening 6, the variable winning device 7, the operating chucker
-8, based on the game ball B winning, the upper saucer 54
A certain number of prize balls may be
It is paid out. In addition, in game board 5,
Many to properly disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game ball B
The nails are planted and various members such as windmills
Object) is arranged. The front frame 3 has an outer shape of the outer frame 2.
And a resin base 11 having substantially the same shape as the resin base.
And formed integrally so as to form a substantially circular arc on the innermost peripheral side of
Inner rail 12 and the inner rail mainly on the left side of FIG.
12 and integrated with the resin base 11 at a predetermined interval
And an outer rail 13 formed. Within these
Of the game ball launch handle 52
Game ball B fired from the launching device based on the dynamic operation
Played mainly as a launch path for guiding to the upper part of the board 5
It is something. Therefore, the inner rail 12 and the outer rail 13
Is guided by the parallel part (the part on the left side)
A rail will be configured. In the vicinity of the lower end of the inner rail 12,
The game board 5 has an out port 25 for leading out the game ball B.
Have been. And the game ball B which has fallen to the lower part of the game board 5
Most of the ball discharge through the outlet 25 is not shown.
You will be guided to the road. 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. For this reason, it is as if
(The inner and outer rails are attached to the game board.
(As if). And play
The game ball B fired by the ball firing device is mainly
The rail 13 guides the game board 5 to the upper part. 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, a game is started from the uppermost point of the outer rail 13.
The distance to the lower part of the panel 5 is 462 mm (7
5 mm longer), inner rail 1 from the extreme left position of outer rail 13
The distance to the extreme right position 2 is 449 mm (compared to the conventional product)
Is also 65 mm longer). In addition, the inner rail 12
The distance from the extreme left position to the extreme right position of the inner rail 12 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 excluding the area of the guide rail that is the line part
You. 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 in detail.
I do. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the glass door frame 4 includes:
Above the upper tray 54, the game area is roughly
Substantially elliptical shape so that the tongue can be viewed from outside
Windows 41 are formed. Specifically, the window 4
1 is that the approximate center of the left and right sides is relatively
It has a gently curved shape. In addition, the approximate center
The portion may be linear. In this embodiment,
And the upper end of the window 41 (the uppermost part of the outer rail 13,
Distance between the upper end of the technique area) and the upper end of the glass door frame 4
(The upper and lower width of the upper frame part) is 50 mm
The upper frame width is about 85 mm to 95 mm.
Compared to the prior art. The above
The distance is desirably 80 mm or less, more desirably.
70 mm or less, more preferably 60 mm
It is as follows. 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. Follow
In addition, the window portion 41 has at least the left and right end portions and glass.
Decorative cover between the left and right ends of the door frame 4 to be described later
65 has been extended to leave the width for
You. 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 illumination members will be described. Left and right of the window 41
A mounting groove 43 (FIG. 4) for mounting an electric decoration member is provided on the periphery.
Reference). Both mounting grooves 43 are provided in the window 41
Formed in a bow shape (almost arc shape) curved along the left and right peripheral edges
Here, the peripheral illuminated members 61 are attached respectively.
I have. That is, the peripheral illumination member 61 also has a bow shape.
You. As shown in FIG. 4 to FIG.
61 is mainly a plurality of LEDs 63 as light emitting means.
And as a reflector for reflecting the light emitted by the LED 63
A reflecting plate 64 and a decorative cover for covering the LED 63 and the reflecting plate 64;
And a bar 65. However, the light emitting means
It is not limited to the LED 63, for example, a lamp
May be. In FIG. 4, the right decorative cover 65 and
The glass door frame 4 with the reflection plate 64 removed is shown.
In FIG. 5, only the right decorative cover 65 is removed.
The glass door frame 4 in a closed state is shown. As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, both right and left mounting grooves 4 are provided.
3 has a plurality of substrates 66 on which LEDs 63 are attached.
Is installed. In the present embodiment,
A plurality of LEDs 63 are divided into a plurality of substrates 66 by a predetermined number.
And each LED 63 is attached to each substrate 66.
The emission colors (for example, red, blue, green, etc.) are different. Limited to this
Not to be attached to both the left and right mounting grooves 43
LED 63 may be attached to one substrate.
Each LED 63 is mounted on one board
It may be configured. Each LED is provided at the bottom of the mounting groove 43.
A plurality of LED holes 68 are formed so as to correspond to 63.
ing. That is, the plurality of LEDs 63 and the LED holes 68
Are arranged in a row along the longitudinal direction of the mounting groove 43.
The Rukoto. As shown in FIG. 5, at the bottom of the mounting groove 43,
Is provided with the reflection plate 64. The reflection plate 64
It is made of resin and its surface is plated with metal
I have. The reflecting plate 64 has a bow conforming to the shape of the mounting groove 43.
It is configured in a mold shape (arc shape). On the reflector 64
Corresponds to the plurality of LEDs 63 and the LED holes 68;
In addition, a through hole 70 penetrating in the front-rear direction is formed.
That is, the through holes 70 are arranged in a row along the longitudinal direction of the reflection plate 64.
It is arranged in a shape. Therefore, the decorative cover 65 is removed.
In this state, the LED 63 is illuminated from the front of the glass door frame 4.
It is visible. That is, the emission of the LED 63
It is configured so that light can be seen from the front of the glass door frame 4.
ing. As shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, the reflection plate 64
On the front side, between both ends in the longitudinal direction and each through hole 70
A reflection projection 71 as a reflection member is provided.
You. The reflection protrusion 71 is a pinch that the reflection protrusion 71 faces.
Corresponding to both LEDs 63 located on both sides of the reflective projection 71.
And a pair of reflecting portions 72. Both reflecting parts 72 are flat bodies
And the length of the tip side is shorter than that of the base side.
It has a trapezoidal shape. Both reflecting parts 72 are respectively reflecting plates
Along the longitudinal direction of the LED 64, each LED 63
Angled away from each other, and the orientation of each plane is glass
The door frame 4 is configured to face at least diagonally forward.
ing. However, the directions of the two reflecting portions 72 are different from each other. Subordinate
Thus, the reflection protrusion 71 extends along the longitudinal direction of the reflection plate 64.
The cross-sectional shape is an inverted V-shape (see FIG. 7). Further, the side surface portion 73 of the reflection projection 71 is opposite to the opposite side.
It is formed in a triangular plane along the side edge of the projection 72.
And is inclined toward the center in the lateral direction of the reflection plate 64.
You. Therefore, the reflection protrusion 71 is made up of a plurality of LEDs 63.
Cross section in a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction along the 63 rows of LEDs
The shape is a substantially trapezoidal shape whose tip side is shorter than the base side.
Thereby, the amount of light reflected forward of the peripheral illumination member 61 is reduced.
While making it relatively large, the lateral direction of the peripheral illumination member 61
The structure is such that the light from the LED 63 toward
ing. Under the above configuration, the reflection of each reflection portion 72
The direction component of the emitted light must be at least the front of the pachinko machine 1.
Component, and the peripheral illuminated part when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 1.
And a component in a direction along the longitudinal direction of the material 61. Now, as shown in FIG.
65 is an arcuate shape curved along the left and right peripheral edges of the window portion 41
(Substantially arc-shaped), from the front side of the glass door frame 4
It is fitted in the mounting groove 43. More specifically, as shown in FIGS.
The bar 65 includes an outer cover 81 and an inner cover 82.
It has a two-layer structure. Outer cover 81 and inner cover
82 is a light-transmitting resin (hereinafter referred to as a light-transmitting resin).
Fat). The outer cover 81 and the inner cover 82
Each is formed in an arcuate shape as described above, and its longitudinal
Approximately the same shape with the cross-sectional shape in the direction being inverted U-shaped
It has become. Therefore, the arc portion of the outer cover 81 is made of glass.
The door frame 4 projects to the front side. Outer cover
81 is formed larger than the inner cover 82,
-81 so that the inner cover 82 can be fitted and mounted inside.
Has been established. Further, as shown in FIG.
4 is formed so that it can be fitted and mounted inside the inner cover 82.
Have been. FIG. 9 shows the outer cover 81 and the inner cover 82.
FIG. 7 is a rear view when the reflection plate 64 is fitted and mounted. On the inner surfaces of the outer cover 81 and the inner cover 82
Has a plurality of grooves, respectively. For more information,
The outer cover 81 has a cross-sectional shape along its longitudinal direction.
Are formed in a plurality of grooves 83 having a substantially arc shape. This
As a result, irregularities are formed on the light transmitting surface of the outer cover 81.
From the surface side of the outer cover 81, a plurality of grooves 83
Are visible as vertical stripes. The inner cover 82 is substantially perpendicular to its longitudinal direction.
Along the direction of cross section
Grooves 84 are formed. Thereby, the inner cover 82
Are formed on the light transmitting surface of the inner cover 82.
A plurality of grooves 84 appear as horizontal stripes from the front side of
It has become so. That is, the inner cover 82 is
The groove 83 of the outer cover 81
Direction is substantially perpendicular to the direction of the groove 84 of the inner cover 82.
Is configured. Therefore, the front side of the decorative cover 65
From the light-transmitting surfaces of the outer cover 81 and the inner cover 82.
The grooves 83 and 84 formed respectively form a lattice-like pattern and play freely.
It is designed to be visually recognized by a technician. The outer cover 81 and the inner cover 82 are formed.
A large amount of fine pieces 90 are mixed in the translucent resin to be formed.
And the small pieces 90 are spread over the entire area of each of the covers 81 and 82.
It is in a scattered state. For convenience, the figure
In 7 and 8, 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-propylene copoly
Mer, polystyrene, ABS, AES, AS, acrylic
Resin, polymethylbenzene, polyamide, polyethylene
Terephthalate, polybutylene terephthalate, polya
Related, polyacetal, polycarbonate, polyf
Phenylene ether, polysulfone, polyphenylenesul
Fido, polyethersulfone, polybutadiene, etc.
Are copolymers, mixtures and modified products of these polymers.
Can be 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 micro-pieces 90 are made of gas as fine particles serving as nuclei.
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 90 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. As the material of the glass flakes, 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.
The thickness is usually preferably from 0.00001 μm to 10 μm.
New Also, to ensure a smooth surface of the glass flakes
It is preferable to coat the entire surface uniformly and uniformly
No. The surface of this coated glass flake
To reflect colors such as gold, green, blue, and purple
Coating and impart color to this glass flake
You may do so. The titanium dioxide to be coated
For example, the color tone of the reflected light
It has become so. Further, the usage amount of the minute piece 90 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. Now, as shown in FIGS. 4, 5 and 9,
Mounting groove 43, reflector 64, outer cover 81, and inner cover
82 is approximately the center in the longitudinal direction so as to correspond to each.
The part has a constricted shape. Constriction of mounting groove 43
The portion has a cylindrical mounting projection 93 projecting from the bottom thereof.
Is provided. Attach to the narrow part of the reflector 64
An insertion hole 94 into which the protrusion 93 can be inserted is formed. Outside
In the constricted portions of the cover 81 and the inner cover 82,
Mounting holes 95 and 96 are formed to penetrate in the front-rear direction.
You. Therefore, as described above, the reflection plate 64 and the outer cover 81
And the inner cover 82 is fitted with the insertion hole 9.
4 and the mounting holes 95 and 96 overlap each other in the front-rear direction.
You. The reflection plate 64 and the decorative cover 65 are attached to the mounting groove.
43, the front of the decorative cover 65
The holding member 97 fits into the narrow portion of the outer cover 81
(See FIG. 2 etc.). The holding member 97 has an insertion hole 94.
And the mounting projection 93 through the mounting holes 95 and 96.
Not shown and locked in the mounting projection 93.
It has an insertion part. The outer cover 81 has
Locking portions 98 are provided at both ends in the hand direction.
Are provided at both ends in the longitudinal direction of the mounting groove 43.
It is locked by a receiving portion (not shown). This allows the decoration
The bar 65 and the like are stably held in the mounting groove 43. Further, under the above configuration, the reflection plate 64 and the reflection plate 64
When attaching the decorative cover 65, as shown in FIG.
The reflection plate 64, the outer cover 81 and the inner cover 82 are fitted together.
In the mounted state, it is fitted into the mounting groove 43. Then, each LED 63 is connected to the pachinko machine 1
Is emitted from each LED 63
The light goes to the decorative cover 65 and partly reflects each light.
By the protrusion 71, along the longitudinal direction of the peripheral illumination member 61
Is reflected as reflected light having a directional component. like this
Light is transmitted through the decorative cover 65 (the outer cover 81 and the inner cover 8).
In each of the grooves 83 and 84 formed in 2) and the decorative cover 65
Reflection, refraction, interference or
The light passes through the decorative cover 65 while diffusing. This allows
As the decorative cover 65 shines,
Whether 63 lights are connected along the decoration cover 65
It is visually recognized by the player. As described in detail above, each LED 63 emits light.
The reflected light is applied to the peripheral illumination member 6 by the respective reflection protrusions 71.
1 as reflected light having a directional component along the longitudinal direction.
And the reflected light from both reflective portions 72 of each reflective protrusion 71
Light that connects parts where each LED 63 is not provided
You. By doing so, the LED 63 is displayed to the player.
LED 63 emits light even in areas where no
It can be visually recognized as if it were. Therefore, multiple
That the light emission by the LED 63 appears intermittent
Can be reduced. Also, by doing this, L
The size of the ED 63 itself and the LED 63 in the gaming machine
Due to the area of the attached portion, manufacturing cost, etc., a relatively large number of L
When it is difficult to attach the ED63 to a game machine
Even though there are relatively few LEDs 63 and relatively many LEDs 6
3 can be obtained. The result
As a result, while reducing the number of parts of the LED 63,
Can be reduced. Further, the decorative cover 65 is made up of the outer cover 81 and the outer cover 81.
And the inner cover 82 has a multilayer structure.
From the plurality of boundary portions formed on the decorative cover 65
Light is reflected or refracted. Because of this, light
Phenomenon such as interference and diffusion of
The form of light that is visually recognized by the player depends on the angle at which the player looks.
Will be diversified. As a result, the decorative cover 6
5 and the action by the reflective projection 71
The effect of the effect by the LED 63 is further enhanced by the use. The outer cover 81 and the inner cover 82
Fine pieces 90 are blended and made of translucent resin
The grooves 8 are formed on the light-transmitting surface and form irregularities.
3, 84 are formed. For this reason, the grooves 83 and 84 and
Due to the small pieces 90, 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,
The synergistic effect is born, and the effect of the LED 63
Increase. Glass is used as fine particles serving as nuclei of the small pieces 90.
Because of the use of flakes, for example, core fine particles
LED6 compared to the case where non-translucent one is used
3 is relatively obstructed by the fine particles
It is difficult to be. This causes the decoration cover 65 to have spots.
It is possible to reduce the occurrence of defects such as point shadows.
Can be. Note that the contents described in the above embodiment are limited.
However, for example, the following may be performed. (A) In the above embodiment, a plurality of reflective projections
The portion 71 is integrally formed as a reflection plate 64. Limited to this
The configuration is such that each reflective projection is attached independently.
May be. In addition, a plurality of reflection protrusions extend from the mounting groove 43.
It may be configured to protrude. (B) In the above embodiment, the reflection plate 64
An illumination member provided on the periphery of the window 41 of the glass door frame 4
61, but not limited to this, change its shape,
You may make it use for another electric decoration member. (C) In the above embodiment, a plurality of LEDs
63 are arranged in an arc along the periphery of the window 41
However, the present invention is not limited to this.
It may be configured to be arranged. (D) The reflection plate 64 is made of a material different from resin
For example, it may be formed of metal or the like. (E) The shape of the reflection projection 71 is the same as that of the above embodiment.
Not limited to the form, for example, the length of the peripheral illuminated member 61
In the vicinity of both ends in the direction, a reflection protrusion of a substantially triangular pyramid shape
Provided to the directional component of the reflected light to the approximate center of the pachinko machine 1.
A direction component may be included. (F) The decorative cover 65 is
It has a two-layer structure constituted by the inner cover 82.
However, the present invention is not limited to this.
It may have a single-layer structure. (G) The outer cover 81 and the inner cover 82
In the case where a plurality of fine pieces 90 are not blended,
All the grooves 83 and 84 may not be formed. (H) 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. (I) In the above embodiment, the conventional gaming machine
The area of the game area and the window 41 is larger than that of
The present invention is applied to a pachinko machine 1. Limited to this
Pachinko machine with a game area, window, etc.
And the like. In addition, the present invention
Gaming machines such as other types of pachinko machines that differ from
Is also applicable. Therefore, the snap without the variable display device 9 etc.
Machines and pachinko machines with other accessories, called Arepaci
Pachinko machines, pachinko machines called sparrow balls, etc.
It can also be applied to gaming machines.

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, a game board, and the like in a state where a glass door frame is opened. FIG. 4 is a front view showing a glass door frame. However, the decorative cover and the reflector on the right side have been removed. FIG. 5 is a front view showing a glass door frame. However, the right decorative cover has been removed. FIG. 6 is a partially enlarged front view of a peripheral illumination member. FIG. 7 is a partial cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 6, showing a vertical cross-section of a part of the peripheral illumination member. FIG. 8 is a partial cross-sectional view taken along the line BB of FIG. 6, showing a horizontal cross-section of a part of the peripheral illumination member. FIG. 9 is a rear view showing the fitted and fitted reflector, outer cover and inner cover. [Description of Signs] 1 ... Pachinko machine, 4 ... Glass door frame as door frame, 5
... Game board, 41 ... Window, 43 ... Mounting groove, 61 ... Peripheral illumination member, 63 ... LED as light emitting means, 64 ... Reflector as reflector, 65 ... Decoration cover, 71 ... Reflection as reflection member Projecting part, 72 ... Reflecting part, 81 ... Outer cover, 82
... inner cover, 83, 84 ... groove, 90 ... minute piece.

Claims (1)

Claims 1. A gaming machine having light emitting means for emitting light according to a game state, wherein a plurality of light emitting means are arranged in a row, A gaming machine, wherein a reflecting member for reflecting light emitted by the light emitting means is provided at at least one position between the light emitting means.