JP2003210696A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance a decorative effect in a front frame body even when both of a display lamp and a display lens member are arranged in the front frame body in a game machine provided with the front frame body. <P>SOLUTION: The display lens member 120 for covering a display lamp arrangement part from a front side is provided with a decorating function by being formed to be projected forward from the front surface of the front frame body, with a side surface area 124 arranged for transmitting a visible light that irradiates sideward from the display lamp and with prescribed lens cut at a rear surface part. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine (including a pachi-slot machine), and more specifically, a prize ball display lamp or an abnormality display lamp formed on a front frame of the gaming machine. The present invention relates to a configuration of a display lens member that covers an installation portion.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is known a gaming machine in which a front side frame body which covers a peripheral region of a gaming part formed on a gaming board from the front side is attached to a main body frame of the gaming machine so as to be openable and closable. . In addition, an installation portion for installing a decorative lamp is provided on the front frame, and visible light is emitted from the decorative lamp provided there during a game to enhance the visual effect on the player. The machine is also known.

On the other hand, apart from the decorative lamp, the gaming machine is provided with a prize ball indicator lamp that lights up or blinks when a prize ball is present, and an abnormality indicator lamp that lights up or blinks when a trouble occurs such as when a ball is blocked. It is common to have The installation positions of these prize ball display lamps and abnormality display lamps vary depending on the type of gaming machine, but in the gaming machine equipped with the above-mentioned front frame, there is an abnormality with the installation portion of the prize ball display lamps on the front frame. It is known that a display lamp installation portion is provided and a prize ball display lamp or an abnormality display lamp is provided in each installation portion.

A semi-transparent ornamental lens member for transmitting, diffusing and irradiating visible light from the ornamental lamp disposed in the ornamental lamp is installed in the ornamental lamp installation portion. It is installed so as to cover it from the side, and on the other hand, in the installation part of the award ball display lamp and the installation part of the anomaly display lamp, visible from the award ball display lamp or the anomaly display lamp installed in these installation parts A translucent display lens member which transmits, diffuses and irradiates light is attached so as to cover these installation portions from the front side.

[0005]

In recent years, in a gaming machine of the type described above, the decorative effect of the front frame is improved,
There is an increasing demand to improve the sales effect by allowing players to visually enjoy themselves.

In order to meet such a demand, the present applicant has
Various improvements have been made to enhance the light effect of decorative lamps. For example, devising the placement positions and shapes of the decorative lamp installation parts, devising the placement positions of a plurality of decorative lamps arranged in one installation part, and placing each installation part on the front side. Improvements have been made such as the shape of the decorative lens member to be covered from above and the lens cutting process applied to the decorative lens member.

On the other hand, the prize ball display lamp and the abnormality display lamp have hitherto been regarded as lamps having completely different functions from those of the decorative lamp, and a game in which the prize ball display lamp and the abnormality display lamp are installed in the front frame. Also in the machine, the prize ball display lamp, the abnormality display lamp, and the display lens member that covers them have been treated as a lamp and a lens member that do not exhibit a decorative effect that is completely different from the decorative lamp and the decorative lens member.

However, a prize ball display lamp and an abnormality display lamp having completely different functions and their display lens members are
The juxtaposition of the decorative lamp and the decorative lens member in the front frame body adversely affects the decorative effect of the front frame body and is a factor that impairs the decorative effect of the front frame body.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. Even if the award ball display lamp, the abnormality display lamp and the display lens members thereof are placed together with the decorative lamp and the decorative lens member on the front frame. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can enhance the decorative effect of the front frame without adversely affecting the decorative effect of the front frame.

[0010]

In order to solve the above problems, a gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming machine in which a front frame body on which a decorative lamp is installed is arranged in front of a gaming board on which a gaming section is formed. In the machine, a display part for forming an award ball display lamp installation part or an anomaly display lamp installation part is formed on the front frame, and the award ball display lamp installation part or the anomaly display lamp installation part is covered from the front side. The member is characterized by having a decoration function.

Further, another gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming machine in which a front frame on which a decorative lamp is installed is arranged in front of a game board on which a game section is formed. The installation portion for the prize ball display lamp and the installation portion for the abnormality display lamp are integrally formed, and the display lens member that covers the installation portion for the prize ball display lamp and the abnormality display lamp from the front side has a decorative function. It is characterized by becoming.

The decoration function may be based on that the lens region on the front surface of the display lens member is divided into a plurality of small regions by a step.

Further, the decoration function can be realized by subjecting the back surface of the display lens member to a predetermined lens cutting process.

Further, as for the decoration function, the lens area on the front surface of the display lens member is divided into a plurality of small areas by step portions, and the back surface of the lens member is subjected to a predetermined lens cutting process. It can be due.

The lens cutting processing may be different from each other in the adjacent small areas.

The decorative function is such that the display lens member is formed in a shape projecting forward from the front surface of the front side frame body, and the visible light from the inside of the installation portion is transmitted and laterally irradiated. Can be provided.

The side surface region may have an inclined surface.

The display lens member may include a planar front surface region that transmits the visible light and irradiates the visible light forward.

The game machine of the present invention can be a ball game machine.

[0020]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following description, an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine as a typical ball game machine will be described.

<Outline of Pachinko Machine> FIGS. 13 to 15 show a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Is a front view of the pachinko machine, FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view of the front frame, and FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a detailed configuration in the game section.

As shown in FIG. 13, in a pachinko machine 30 according to an embodiment of the present invention, a game supplied by inserting a prepaid card into a ball rental machine 40 provided on the side of the pachinko machine 30. Play the ball in the game section 3 (for details,
It is possible to play a ball game by bulging inside (see FIG. 15).

The pachinko machine 30 has an outer frame 3 on the main body side.
A front frame 80 is attached to the upper half of the first frame so as to be openable and closable, and an operation unit 90 is provided below the front frame.

The operation portion 90 stores the game balls to be used in the game and receives the game balls paid out as a prize, and the lower tray for receiving the game balls overflowing from the upper tray 91. 9
2 and 2 are attached side by side vertically. Further, a launching device 93 for launching a game ball is provided on the right side of the lower tray 92, and an ashtray 94 on the left side of the lower tray 92.
Is provided. Further, the upper tray 91 is provided with an operation panel 95 for performing a ball lending operation and the like in the pachinko machine 30.

On the other hand, the front frame 80 is, as shown in FIG. 14, a decorative frame 81 installed on the front side of the player, an intermediate frame 82 installed on the back side of the decorative frame 81, and this intermediate frame. 82
And a holding frame 83 of a transparent plate (glass plate) installed on the back surface of the. The decorative frame 81 has an opening window 84 for displaying the game portion formed in the center thereof, and decorative lamp installation portions 85A to 85C formed at a plurality of locations (three locations) on both left and right sides of the opening window 84. It is equipped with, and each installation part 8
Decorative lens members 110A to 110C are attached to cover 5A to 85C from the front side, respectively.

In the upper center of the decorative frame 81, a prize ball display lamp that lights up or blinks when a prize ball, an abnormal display lamp that lights up or blinks when a trouble such as a ball clogging, and a game state display that displays a game state are displayed. A display lamp installation portion 86 in which a lamp (hereinafter, these three types of lamps are collectively referred to as “display lamp”) is installed is formed, and a display lamp that covers the installation portion 86 from the front side is provided. The lens member 120 is attached. The part relating to the configuration of the display lens member 120 is a part that is the point of the present invention, and the details thereof will be described later.

Further, speaker mounting openings 87 are formed symmetrically on both sides of the upper portion of the decorative frame 81,
The speaker body 101, the case portion 102, and the speaker cover 103 are provided in the pair of speaker mounting openings 87.
The speaker devices 100 each consisting of are attached.

The inner frame 82 mainly prevents the player from seeing the wiring of various lamps attached to the decorative frame 81 when the front frame 80 is opened, and the wiring is sandwiched between the rotating parts. It is provided to prevent
An opening 88 having substantially the same diameter as the opening window 84 formed in the decorative frame 81 is formed in the center thereof. The holding frame 83 installed on the back surface of the middle frame 82 has a rectangular frame shape and is configured to hold a transparent plate (glass plate) (not shown) in the center.

The decorative frame 81, the intermediate frame 82, and the holding frame 83 configured as described above are integrally assembled with each other by screws or the like, and the opening window 84 of the decorative frame 81 and the intermediate frame 82 are assembled.
The player visually recognizes the inside of the game section 3 (see FIG. 15) formed on the game board 1 installed on the back side of the holding frame 83 through the opening 88 and the transparent plate (not shown) held by the holding frame 83. You can do it.

<Structures of Front Frame and Decorative Frame> Next, the structures of the front frame 80 and the decorative frame 81 will be described in more detail. 5 is an external perspective view of the front frame 80, FIG. 6 is a front view of the decorative frame 81, FIG. 7 is a front view showing an example of a circuit board on which the decorative lamp is mounted, and FIG. 8 is a display lamp mounted. It is a front view which shows an example of the circuit board.

As described above, the front frame 80 shown in FIG.
Is on the front surface of the decorative frame 81, the speaker device 100, the decorative lens members 110A to 110C, and the display lens member 1.
Equipped with 20. In addition, as shown in FIG.
On the front surface of the lamp, the installation portions 85A to 85C for the decorative lamp, the installation portion 86 for the display lamp, and the speaker mounting opening 8 are provided.
7 are formed.

The installation parts 85A to 85C of the decorative lamp are
The area is formed to be one step lower than the surroundings, and a large number of lamp installation holes 85a in which the decoration lamp (LED) 132 shown in FIG. . Positioning holes 131 for positioning the decorative frame 81 are formed in the circuit board 130.
The decoration lamp 132 is attached to the circuit board 130 corresponding to all or part of the lamp installation hole 85a provided in the decoration frame 81. The circuit board 130 to which the decoration lamp 132 is attached is fixed to the back surface side of the decoration frame 81 by screws or the like. As shown in FIG. 7, two screw holes 133 for screwing are formed in the circuit board 130. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6, the installation portions 85A to 85C of the decorative frame 81 are provided with the screw holes 133. A screw stop hole 85b for receiving a screw is formed (one portion is not penetrated so that it cannot be seen in FIG. 6). Note that FIG.
Specifically, the circuit board 130 shown in FIG. 2 is attached to the lower portion of the ornament lamp installation portion 85A.

On the other hand, the display lamp installation portion 86 is also formed so that the inside thereof is one step lower than the surroundings, and the prize ball display lamp 141 and the abnormality display lamp 142 shown in FIG.
And the display lamp of the gaming state display lamp 143 (LE
D) is provided with a plurality of lamp installation holes 85a which are installed so as to project forward. Circuit board 1
A positioning hole 144 for positioning the decorative frame 81 is formed in the 40. Each display lamp has a decorative frame 8
The lamp installation hole 85a provided in the first part is attached to the circuit board 140 so as to correspond to all or a part thereof. That is, the prize ball indicator lamps 141 are provided on the upper left side of the circuit board 140 at two places on the abnormal indicator lamp 1
42 at two locations on the upper right side of the circuit board 140, gaming state display lamps 143 at five locations at the bottom of the circuit board 140,
Each can be attached. The positional relationship between the display lamps when the circuit board 140 is attached to the decorative frame 81 is shown in FIG.

The circuit board 140 to which the respective display lamps are attached is fixed to the rear surface side of the decorative frame 81 with screws or the like. A screw hole 145 for fixing the screw is formed in the circuit board 140 as shown in FIG. 8. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6, the installation portion 86 of the decorative frame 81 has a screw hole for receiving the screw. A hole 85b is provided.

As described above, the front frame 80 has, in addition to the decorative frame 81, the intermediate frame 82, and the holding frame 83, the circuit board 130 on which the decorative lamp 132 is mounted and the circuit board 140 on which the display lamp is mounted. The decorative frame 81 and the middle frame 82
It is configured to be prepared between.

<Structure of Display Lens Member> Next, the structure of the above-mentioned display lens member 120 will be described in detail. 1A and 1B are external perspective views of the display lens member 120. FIG. 1A is a view from the upper right, and FIG. 1B is a view from the lower front.

The display lens member 120 shown in FIG. 1 is integrally molded of, for example, a colored and semitransparent PC (polycarbonate) resin or ABS resin mixed with a light diffusing agent, and the display lamp shown in FIG. An edge portion 121 having a shape that fits in the installation portion 86 as a whole is provided, and a lens region 122 that covers the display lamp installed in the installation portion 86 from the front side.

The edge portion 121 is the front surface (front surface) of the decorative frame 81.
Is a vertical surface that is perpendicular to the elastic locking pieces 123 (three positions in FIG. 1A and three positions in FIG. In (), only four locations are shown). These elastic locking pieces 123 are configured to easily engage and disengage with a plurality of (six) locking holes 85c formed in the installation portion 86 shown in FIG. That is, as shown in FIG. 1, the elastic locking piece 123 has a wedge-shaped cross-sectional shape at its tip, and the installation position of each elastic locking piece 123 is set to the formation position of each locking hole 85c. In addition, the display lens member 1
By pushing 20 from the front side, the display lens member 120 can be easily attached to the installation portion 86. Further, the display lens member 120 can be easily removed from the installation portion 86 by bending each elastic locking piece 123 from the back side of the decorative frame 81.

Incidentally, the locking surface 123b located on the opposite side of the inclined surface 123a at the tip of the elastic locking piece 123 (see FIG. 1).
The inclined surface 12 is attached to the elastic locking piece 123 on the left side of (a).
The display lens member 120 may be more easily detached from the installation portion 86 by giving an inclination in the opposite direction to 3a and pressing the display lens member 120 from the back side of the decorative frame 81 toward the front. . In that case, it is desirable to provide a stopper (which can be released from the back side) or the like that prevents the display lens member 120 from being removed even if the player pulls the display lens member 120.

As described above, since the display lens member 120 is easily attached to and detached from the installation portion 86, the front frame 80 is replaced when the game board 1 is replaced (plate replacement). Even if it is not necessary, by replacing the display lens member 120 with another lens member (not shown) having different visual characteristics, it is possible to easily greatly change the visual impression of the front frame 80.

Further, the display lens member 120 is formed in a shape projecting forward from the front surface of the decorative frame 81 when the display lens member 120 is attached to the installation portion 86, and the lens region 122 on the front surface thereof. Is the lateral region 124
And a planar front surface region 125 located at the forefront of the display lens member 120.

The side surface region 124 forms a slanted surface that is slanted upward with respect to the edge 121 that is a vertical surface, and a plurality of lens areas 122 (2) as will be described later.
Step portion 126 that is divided into small areas 122a and 122b
And the parts that make up.

This side surface region 124 transmits and diffuses visible light emitted from each display lamp (see FIG. 8) when the display lens member 120 is attached to the decorative frame 81 as shown in FIG. , The light is radiated laterally (either in the right, left, upper, or lower directions), which makes it easier for the player far away to visually recognize the radiated visible light. In particular, when the display lens member 120 is attached to the decorative frame 81, the side surface region 124 facing the outside of the decorative frame 81.
(There is also a corresponding portion in the portion that constitutes the step portion 126) irradiates the visible light emitted from each display lamp to the outside of the decorative frame 81, so that the emitted visible light is far away from the game. It becomes easier for the person and the staff to visually recognize.

The front area 125 transmits and diffuses the visible light from each display lamp installed in the installation section 86 and irradiates the visible light to the front, so that the player playing the game with the pachinko machine 30 can receive the visible light. Notifying the "prize ball" of the pachinko machine 30,
It enhances the effect of light to appeal or visually entertain game states such as "big hit" and "probability change".

On the other hand, the side surface region 124 projects forward from the front surface of the decorative frame 81 when the display lens member 120 is attached to the decorative frame 81. In particular, the step 126
The side surface region 124 that constitutes the above-mentioned structure further protrudes forward from the front surface of the small region 122b, transmits visible light emitted from the display lens member 120, diffuses it, and irradiates it laterally.
It is easier for another player to visually recognize the emitted visible light. As a result, the effect of the light from the display lamp of the pachinko machine 30 is exerted on other players playing on the surrounding gaming machines, especially on players who are far away.
It is possible to appeal a gaming state such as “big hit”, “probability change”, etc. of the pachinko machine 30, visually entertain, and enhance expectation. Further, since the visible light from the abnormality display lamp 142 is easily recognized by the staff, even if a trouble such as a ball clogging occurs, it is possible to promptly notify the staff.

Further, the lens area 122 is divided into a plurality (two pieces) of small areas 122a and 122b by the step portion 126 constituted by the side surface area 124 as described above. Further, the lens region 122 divided into two is formed such that the small region 122a has a larger height dimension from the surface of the decorative frame 81 than the small region 122b.

Thus, one display lens member 120 is provided.
The lens area 122 of each of the plurality of small areas 122a, 122 is clearly stepped by a step 126.
Since it is divided into b, one display lens member 120
It is possible to give the player an impression as if the player were made up of a plurality of members. Therefore, with one display lens member 120, it is possible to obtain the same excellent light effect (decorative effect) as when two lens members are combined. Moreover, since the number of parts does not increase,
The efficiency of the assembly work will not be reduced.

Further, since the award ball display lamp 141 and the abnormality display lamp 142 which have been separately provided up to now are installed in the same display lamp installation portion 86, one display lens member 120 is provided. It is possible to improve the efficiency of the assembly work.

Next, the structure on the back side of the display lens member 120 will be described. FIG. 2 shows a display lens member 120.
FIG.

As shown in FIG. 2, the display lens member 12 is provided.
The back surface of 0 is subjected to a predetermined lens cutting process.
That is, the back surface 127a of the front surface area 125 (see FIG. 1) of the small area 122a is subjected to a lens cut processing called a diacut processing 128 composed of a large number of pyramid-shaped convex portions, and the small area 122b. Front area 12
The rear surface 127b of No. 5 (see FIG. 1) is subjected to lens cut processing called V cut processing 129 in which a large number of mountain-shaped projections extend in the left-right direction. In addition, the back surface of the side surface region 124 is subjected to surface processing such as embossing, graining, and satin finishing.

FIG. 3 shows details of the diacut processing 128.
FIG. 4 shows details of the V-cut processing 129. 3A and 3B are detailed views of the diacut processing 128 shown in FIG. 2, in which FIG. 3A is a partially enlarged plan view, FIG. 3B is its sectional view, and FIG.
FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of another aspect. 4 is a detailed view of the V-cut processing 129 shown in FIG. 2. FIG. 4A is a partially enlarged plan view and FIG. 4B is a sectional view thereof.

As shown in FIG. 3, the diacut processing 128 generally has a mode called "dia" in which the P point in the drawing is the lowest and a "pyramid" in which the P point is the apex. . In this embodiment, “dia” is used, but it may be “pyramid”.

By performing such processing such as lens cutting processing and embossing processing, when visible light from each display lamp installed in the installation portion 86 passes through the front surface area 125 and the side surface area 124, Since it is formed into the diffused light and is irradiated toward the player, it is possible to produce a deep light effect.

As described above, since the display lens member 120 of this embodiment has an excellent decoration function, even if the front side frame 80 is arranged, the decoration effect of the front side frame 80 is not adversely affected. It is possible to enhance the decorative effect of the front frame.

<Structure of Decorative Lens Member> Next, the structure of the above-mentioned decorative lens members 110A to 110C will be described. 10 is an external perspective view of the decorative lens member 110A, FIG. 11 is a partially enlarged view of the back surface of the decorative lens member 110A, and FIG. 12 is a sectional view taken along line XX of FIG. In the following description, the decorative lens member 11
0A will be described as an example. Other decorative lens member 11
0B and 110C have substantially the same configuration as the decorative lens member 110A except for the overall shape and size.

Decorative lens member 110A shown in FIG.
Is integrally molded of the same material as the above-mentioned display lens member 120, and is installed in the installation portion 85A and the edge portion 111 having a shape that entirely fits inside the installation portion 85A of the decorative lamp shown in FIG. Decorative lamp 1
And a lens region 112 that covers 32 from the front side.

The edge portion 111 is the front surface (front surface) of the decorative frame 81.
The elastic locking pieces 113 (only three positions are shown in FIG. 10) are formed at a plurality of positions (six positions) spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance in the circumferential direction. Has been done. These elastic locking pieces 113 are configured similarly to the elastic locking pieces 123 of the display lens member 120,
It is configured to easily engage and disengage with a plurality (six places) of locking holes 85c formed in the installation portion 85A of the decorative lamp shown in FIG.

Thus, the decorative lens member 110A is
Since the mounting portion 85A is configured to be easily attached and detached, the decorative lens member 11 does not need to be replaced when the game board 1 is replaced (plate replacement) even if the front frame 80 is not replaced.
By replacing 0A with another lens member (not shown) having different visual characteristics, it is possible to easily greatly change the visual impression of the front frame 80. It should be noted that the other lens members 110B and 110C can be easily replaced with another lens member (not shown) having different visual characteristics to greatly change the appearance impression of the front frame 80. .

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10, the ornamental lens member 110A has the ornamental lens member 110A installed on the installation portion 85.
When it is attached to A, it is formed in a shape projecting forward from the front surface of the decorative frame 81, and the lens region 11 on the front surface thereof is formed.
2 is composed of a side surface area 114 and a planar front surface area 115 located on the forefront of the decorative lens member 110A.

The side surface region 114 is, as shown in FIG.
A portion that forms an inclined surface that is inclined obliquely upward with respect to the edge portion 111 that is a vertical surface, and a plurality of (five) small areas 112a to 112e as the lens area 112, as described below.
And a portion forming a step portion 116 divided into.

This side surface region 114 transmits and diffuses visible light emitted from the decorative lamp 132 (see FIG. 7) when the decorative lens member 110A is attached to the decorative frame 81 as shown in FIG. , The light is radiated laterally (either in the right, left, upper, or lower directions), which makes it easier for the player far away to visually recognize the radiated visible light. In particular, the decorative lens member 110A includes the decorative frame 81.
When attached to the decorative frame 81, the side surface region 114 that faces the outside of the decorative frame 81 (there is also a part corresponding to the portion that constitutes the step portion 116) allows the visible light emitted from the decorative lamp 132 to be outside the decorative frame 81. Since the irradiated visible light is radiated to the player, it becomes easier for the player who is far away to visually recognize it.

The front area 115 transmits, diffuses and irradiates the visible light from the decorative lamp 132 installed in the installation section 85A to the front side, to the player playing in the pachinko machine 30. It enhances the effect of light to appeal or visually entertain the gaming state such as "big hit" of the pachinko machine 30.

On the other hand, the side surface region 114 projects forward from the front surface of the decorative frame 81 when the decorative lens member 110A is attached to the decorative frame 81, and in particular, the side surface region 114 forming the step portion 116 is small. Since the visible light emitted from the decoration lamp 132 is transmitted, diffused and radiated laterally by projecting forward from each front surface of the regions 112b to 112e, it becomes easier for another player to visually recognize the radiated visible light. ing. As a result, the effect of the light from the decorative lamp 132 of the pachinko machine 30 is exerted on other players who are playing on the surrounding gaming machines, particularly, players who are far away, and the pachinko machine concerned. It is possible to appeal the game state such as 30 "big hits", visually entertain, and enhance expectation. The production of light for the other players is realized without providing a new decorative lamp 132 for that purpose, and thus it is possible to suppress an increase in the manufacturing cost of the pachinko machine 30.

Further, the lens region 112 is divided into a plurality (five) of small regions 112a to 112e by the step portion 116 constituted by the side face region 114 as described above, and the divided small regions 112a to 112e are divided. The small region 112a located at the lowermost portion is further divided into two regions by the groove portion 118.

The lens regions 112 that are further divided are higher in height from the surface of the decorative frame 81 for each step portion 116 as they go from the small region 112b to the small region 112e (from the lower side to the upper side in the drawing). It is formed so that the dimensions are gradually reduced. That is, the small area 11
As for the height dimension of 2b to 112e, the small region 112b is the largest and the small region 112e is the smallest. In addition,
The height of the small area 112a is smaller than that of the small area 112e.

By dividing the lens region 112 of the decorative lens member 110A formed of one molding member into a plurality of small regions 112a to 112e in this way, one decorative lens member 110A is as if a plurality of members. It is possible to give the player the impression of being composed of. As a result, an excellent decorative effect can be obtained with a small number of parts, and the efficiency of the assembling work can be improved.

On the other hand, the rear surface side of the decorative lens member 110A is constructed as follows. That is, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, a lens cutting process called a bead cutting process 119a composed of a large number of spherical convex portions is applied to the back surface 115a of the front surface region 115 forming the lens region 112. And the back surface 114 of the side area 114
The surface a is subjected to surface processing such as embossing, graining, and satin finish.

By performing such lens cutting processing and embossing processing, visible light from the decorative lamp 132 installed in the installation section 85A is converted into the front area 115.
When passing through the side surface region 114, the diffused light is formed so as to be emitted toward the player, so that a deep light effect can be achieved.

As described above, in this embodiment, the display lens member 120 and the decorative lens members 110A to 110C are used.
However, the design is unified so as to have the same decoration function, and it is possible to significantly enhance the decoration effect of the front frame 80.

Hereinafter, another configuration of the above-mentioned pachinko machine 30 will be described in detail.

<Game board> The pachinko machine 30 includes a game board 1 as shown in FIG. On the surface of this game board 1, a substantially circular game section 3 surrounded by a pair of guide rails 2.
The game unit 3 is provided with an obstacle member 4 such as a plurality of obstacle nails and a windmill, and an image display device functioning as a special symbol display device for variably displaying a plurality of special symbols. 5, a normal symbol display device 7 having two ordinary symbol display LEDs 6a, 6b, a plurality of winning openings, and an out for discharging a game ball that has not won any winning opening from the game section 3 Mouth 8 is provided.

Around the image display device 5, the game board 1
Is provided with a frame 21 that rises from the surface of the frame 21. At the lower side of the frame 21, game balls that have jumped in from the side in the horizontal direction are temporarily retained, and then the game balls are introduced into a starting winning opening 12 described later. A stage 22 is provided for the flow down.

<Winning hole> The above winning holes are divided into a plurality of types according to their functions, and a general winning hole 9 for discharging a predetermined number of winning balls on condition that a game ball has won.
With the condition that the game ball has passed, the normal symbol starting port 10 for starting the variable display of the normal symbol display LEDs 6a and 6b in the normal symbol display device 7, the state in which the game ball is easily received, and the game ball In order to start the variable display of the special symbol on the image display device 5 on condition that the game ball has won, there is a variable member (hereinafter, referred to as the ordinary electric accessory 11) that can be switched between the difficult-to-accept state. It is possible to switch between the starting winning opening 12, the state where it is easy to accept the game ball, and the state where it is difficult to accept the game ball, and the stop display mode of the symbols on the image display device 5 constitutes a predetermined prize mode. In this case, it comprises a special winning opening 13 that can be switched to a state where a game ball can be easily received for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times.

<Ordinary symbol starting port> The above-mentioned ordinary symbol starting port 1
0 is provided on the lower left of the start winning opening 12, and detects a game ball passing through. Up to four spheres passing through the normal symbol starting port 10 can be stored, and a variable display of symbols on the normal symbol display device 7 is performed based on the winning memory. Further, on the right side of the image display device 5, four normal symbol storage LEDs 14 for displaying the number of passing memory of the normal symbol starting port 10 are provided. Depending on the number of the normal symbol storage LED 14 is lit, it is possible to display the passing memory number of the normal symbol starting port 10.

<Starting prize hole> On the left and right sides of the starting prize hole 12, there are provided so-called tulip-shaped ordinary electric auditors articles 11 which can be switched between a state where a game ball is easily accepted and a state where a game ball is difficult to be accepted. Has been. This normal electric auditors product 11 is in a state where it is difficult to accept the game ball in the normal state, and when the normal symbol display device 7 is “hit”, the game is played for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds). It is possible to switch to a state in which the ball can be easily received.

Up to four winning balls can be stored in the starting winning opening 12, and based on the winning memory,
The variable display of the symbols is performed on the image display device 5.
In addition, on the left side of the image display device 5, four special symbol memories L for displaying the number of winning prizes stored in the starting winning opening 12 are stored.
ED15 is provided. This special symbol memory LED1
It is possible to display the number of winning prizes stored in the starting winning opening 12 depending on the number of lights of 5.

<Image Display Device> The image display device 5 includes
It is composed of a liquid crystal display device provided almost in the center of the game section 3, and while displaying a plurality of special symbols represented by images in a variable manner and performing animation display corresponding to the game state, a game effect can be performed. It is like this.

The special symbol displayed on the image display device 5 is
For example, "0""1""2" ... "9""10""1"
It consists of numbers such as "1", and when the combination of numbers that are stopped and displayed is the same number such as "0", "0", "0", "7", "7", "7", etc. As a "big hit", a special game that is more advantageous to the player than a general game can be played.

This special game is, for example, the special winning opening 13
Is a game in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained by switching to a state in which the game balls can be easily received for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times, and winning more game balls than the general game.

<Normal symbol display device> The normal symbol display device 7 is provided with two normal symbol display LEDs 6a, 6b provided above the image display device 5 for red light emission and green light emission. In this normal symbol display device 7, two ordinary symbol display LEDs 6a, 6b are designed to alternately blink in red and green emission colors, and two ordinary symbol display LEDs 6a,
When the blinking of 6b ends and it lights in green, it is a "win"
As an ordinary electric accessory 11 provided in the starting winning opening 12
Is switched to a state in which it is easy to receive the game ball for a predetermined time, so that the game ball can be easily won in the starting winning opening 12.

Incidentally, the normal symbol display device 7 is the above-mentioned 2
In addition to the configuration in which the ordinary symbol display LEDs 6a and 6b are provided, it is also possible to configure with a 7-segment display or the like. In this case, as a normal symbol displayed on the 7-segment display, for example, "0""1""2" ...
Numbers such as “7”, “8”, and “9” are variably displayed, and the case where the number that is stopped and displayed is “3” or “7” is defined as “win”.

<Frame> The frame 21 is used for the image display device 5.
It is formed as a wall portion standing upright from the surface of the game board 1 over the entire circumference of, and as shown in FIG. 15, its upper side portion is formed in a gentle arc shape.
Therefore, the game ball that is ejected in the game unit 3 drops to the upper side of the frame 21 and then is guided to the left and right shoulders 23a and 23b reaching the side with a gentle curve. It drops on a predetermined obstacle nail row 24a, 24b at a substantially predetermined speed (see the arrow in FIG. 15; only the game ball locus falling on the obstacle nail row 24a is shown).

Further, the game balls that have fallen on the obstacle nail rows 24a and 24b are flipped horizontally with a certain probability (see the arrow in FIG. 15; only the locus of the game balls falling on the obstacle nail row 24a is shown. ).

The lower portion of the frame body 21 has game ball introduction ports 25a and 25b on the left and right sides, and a flat portion 26 for temporarily retaining the game balls entered through the game ball introduction ports 25a and 25b. Is formed on the stage 22. Further, the flat portion 26 is provided with a gentle downward slope in the left-right direction toward the central portion, and a notch portion 27 for flowing down a game ball is provided at the central portion of the front end of the flat portion 26. There is. Further, the front surface of the stage 22 is largely opened so that the player can see the game balls staying in the stage 22.

The game balls temporarily staying on the stage 22 are collected in the notch 27 according to the inclination of the flat portion 26, and flow down from the notch 27 to the starting winning opening 12.

<Game in Pachinko Machine> In the above-mentioned pachinko machine, when the game ball launched into the game section 3 by the launching device 93 (see FIG. 13) wins the general winning opening 9 or the like,
A predetermined number (for example, 10) of prize balls are paid out.

Also, on the condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol starting port 10, the variable display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 7 is started. Then, by a lottery using a random number, the stop display mode of the normal symbol display LEDs 6a, 6b in the normal symbol display device 7 is determined, and the variable display of the normal symbol display LEDs 6a, 6b is stopped based on this determination.

Here, when the stop display mode of the normal symbol display LEDs 6a, 6b in the normal symbol display device 7 is "hit", the normal electric auditors product 11 provided at the starting winning opening 12 is operated for a predetermined time (for example, 0). Switch to a state where it is easy to accept the game ball for 3 seconds).

Further, the variable display of the special symbol on the image display device 5 is started on condition that the game ball has won the starting winning opening 12. Then, by a lottery using random numbers, the stop display mode of the special symbol on the image display device 5 is determined, and the variable display of the special symbol is stopped based on this determination.

Two types of probability selection tables, high and low, are used in the lottery using the random numbers. For example, when the high-probability selection table is selected, the “big hit” is about five times more likely to occur than when the low-probability selection table is selected.

Here, when the stop display mode of the special symbol on the image display device 5 is "big hit", the special winning opening 13
Is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are received. Further, a continuous winning opening (not shown) is provided in the special winning opening 13, and when the game ball that has won in the big winning opening 13 also wins in the continuous winning opening, the above-mentioned large winning opening 13 is opened. Is repeated until a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times) is reached.

<Control Device> Each device constituting the pachinko machine described above is controlled by a control device including a microcomputer. The schematic configuration of this control device will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the control device.

As shown in FIG. 16, the control device 50 has a main control circuit 51 for performing game ball launch control, prize ball discharge control, voice control, etc., and image display based on the control by the main control circuit 51. A display control circuit 52 for controlling image display in the device 5 is a main component.

<Main Control Circuit> The main control circuit 51 includes a main CPU 53 for performing arithmetic processing, a main ROM 54 storing a main control program, and a main RAM 55 serving as a temporary storage area. By the main CPU 53 or the like operating in accordance with the stored control program, game launch control, prize ball discharge control, voice control, etc. are performed. The main CPU 53
Is based on the input of a reset signal that occurs periodically.
The process is executed from the beginning of the control program.

The main control circuit 51 includes a relay board 56.
Through, a big winning ball sensor 57 for detecting a winning ball to the big winning opening 13, a normal symbol starting sensor 58 for detecting a game ball passing through the normal symbol starting opening 10, a general winning opening 9 General winning ball sensor 5 for detecting winning balls
9, a starting winning ball sensor 60 for detecting a winning ball to the starting winning opening 12, a launch ball sensor 6 for detecting a gaming ball launched toward the gaming section 3 by the launching device 93.
1, and a return ball sensor 62 for detecting a game ball that has returned to the launch position without reaching the inside of the game unit 3 is connected, and ball detection signals from these sensors are input.

In the game of the pachinko machine 30, when the normal symbol starting sensor 58 detects the game ball that has passed through the normal symbol starting port 10, the main CPU 53 performs a lottery using random numbers based on the detection signal, and the lottery result. Based on the normal symbol display device 7 to determine the normal symbol stop display mode.

When the starting winning ball sensor 60 detects a winning ball, the main CPU 53 performs a lottery using a random number based on the detection signal, and based on the lottery result, stops the special symbol in the image display device 5. Determine the display mode.

Further, in the main control circuit 51, the ordinary symbol display device 7, the ordinary symbol memory L via the lamp control circuit 63.
An ED 14, a special symbol storage LED 15, and a decorative lamp (LED) 132 for performing decorative display are connected. The main control circuit 51 is connected to a drive device for the start winning opening 12 and a drive device for the big winning opening 13, and displays various decorations and opens and closes the ordinary electric auditors 11 of the start winning opening 12. The opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 13 is controlled.

A sound control circuit 64 is connected to the main control circuit 51, and a sound effect or the like is generated from the speaker device 100 under the control of the sound control circuit 64.
Further, a prize ball control circuit 66 is connected to the main control circuit 51, and based on the control of the prize ball control circuit 66,
Prize ball discharging operation and prize shooting device 9 by the prize ball discharging device 67
The hit ball firing operation by 3 is controlled.

<Display Control Circuit> The display control circuit 52 is constituted by a substrate different from the substrate constituting the main control circuit 51, and is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the command received from the main control circuit 51. Image data to be generated is generated, and display control of the image data is performed.

The display control circuit 52 is the main control circuit 51.
Interprets the command received from VDP
(Video Display Processor)
Sub CPU 69 for setting the parameters of 73,
A program ROM 70 that stores a control program executed by the sub CPU 69, and a work RAM that is a temporary storage area
71, an image ROM 72 for storing dot data for forming an image, a VDP 73 for reading the dot data in the image ROM 72 based on the parameters set by the sub CPU 69 and generating image data to be displayed, A D / A converter 74 for converting the image data generated by the VDP 73 into an RGB signal, and a CTC (Counter) for interrupting at predetermined time intervals.
Timer Circuit) 75, and sub-C when the symbol control program enters an abnormal processing routine.
A reset IC 76 that issues a reset command for returning the PU 69 to the initial state is provided. In the display control circuit 52, image display in the image display device 5 is controlled by operating the sub CPU 69 and the like according to the control program stored in the program ROM 70.

The embodiment of the present invention has been described above.
The present invention is not limited to such an aspect,
Various modifications can be made.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the prize ball display lamp and the abnormality display lamp are installed in the same display lamp installation portion, and these are covered by one display lens member. The prize ball display lamp and the abnormality display lamp may be installed in different installation parts, and these may be covered with different display lens members.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the lens area of the display lens member is divided into a plurality of small areas by the step portion, but the color of each small area is further changed to divide the small area. It may be more prominent.

Further, as the lens cutting process performed on the back surface of the display lens member or the decoration lens member, various forms other than the above-mentioned forms can be used.

Further, the stepped portion 12 of the display lens member 120.
The number 6 is not limited to a staircase shape in which adjacent small areas 122a and 122b have different height dimensions,
A groove formed at the boundary between the small regions 122a and 122b or a protrusion formed in a mountain shape may be used so that the adjacent small regions 122a and 122b have the same height dimension.

Further, as for the height dimension of the small areas 122a and 122b, the small area 122a is large and the small area 122 is large.
The small area 122b is not limited to the small area, and conversely, the small area 122b may be large and the small area 122a may be small.

Further, the display lamp and the decorative lamp are not limited to LEDs, but miniature light bulbs, light emitting diodes, etc.
Various other publicly known light sources can be used, and the mounting position and the number of mounting thereof can be appropriately changed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the pachinko machine is described as an example of a typical game machine, but the present invention is not limited to the ball game machine such as the sparrow ball game machine or the other game such as the slot machine. It can also be applied to machines.

[0110]

As described above in detail, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, the display lamp installation portion is formed on the front frame on which the decoration lamp is installed, and the display lamp installation portion is formed. Since the display lens member that covers the front side has a decoration function, it is possible to enhance the player's expectation and enjoyment of the game by using the visible light from the display lamp for decoration.

Therefore, even if the display lamp installation portion and the display lens member are provided in the front frame together with the decoration lamp installation portion and the decoration lens member, the decoration effect of the front frame is adversely affected. Instead, it is possible to enhance the decorative effect of the front frame without increasing the effect, and to improve the business effect. In addition, the production of light for the other players is realized without providing a new decorative lamp for that purpose, so that it is possible to suppress an increase in the manufacturing cost of the gaming machine.

According to the one in which the award ball display lamp installation portion and the abnormality display lamp installation portion are integrally formed,
It is possible to use one display lens member, and it is possible to improve the efficiency of the assembly work.

Furthermore, according to the lens area on the front surface of the display lens member divided into a plurality of small areas by the step portion, the lens area is clearly divided by the step portion. It is possible to give the player the impression that the display lens member is composed of a plurality of members, and even with one display lens member, it is the same as a combination of a plurality of display lens members. It is possible to provide the player with an excellent light effect.

Further, according to the display lens member having the lens area back surface of the lens area, visible light from the display lamp is formed into a peculiar diffused light when passing through the lens area. Since the light is emitted, it is possible to produce a deep light effect.

According to the present invention, in which the back surface of the adjacent small area forming the lens area of the display lens member is subjected to a different lens cutting process, one lens member is composed of a plurality of different members. It is possible to give the player a stronger impression as if it were present, and it is also possible to achieve a higher decorative effect.

Further, the display lens member is formed in a shape projecting forward from the front surface of the front frame body, and is provided with a side surface region for transmitting visible light from the inside of the installation portion of the display lamp and irradiating it sideways. According to the above, visible light emitted from the display lamp is easily visible from the side,
It is possible to exert a staging effect of light from the display lamp of the gaming machine on other players playing on the surrounding gaming machines, particularly on players and staff in the distance. Also,
In particular, the visible light from the anomaly indicator lamp is easy to see even for a distant person, and even if a trouble such as a ball clogging occurs, it is possible to promptly notify the person. ing.

Further, according to the structure in which the side surface region of the display lens member has the inclined surface, the visible light emitted from the display lamp is easily visible from various angles of the surroundings, and other games It is possible to further enhance the effect of light for the person or the cognitive effect for the staff.

Further, when the display lens member is provided with the planar front surface region which transmits visible light and irradiates it in the front, the visible light emitted from the display lamp is easily visible from the front. Therefore, for both the player who is playing the game machine and the other players who are playing the surrounding game machine, the light from the display lamp of the game machine is produced. It can be done effectively.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a display lens member.

FIG. 2 is a rear view of the display lens member shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing details of the die-cut processing shown in FIG.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing details of the V-cut processing shown in FIG.

FIG. 5 is an external perspective view of a front frame of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a front view of a decorative frame forming the front frame body shown in FIG.

FIG. 7 is a schematic view of a circuit board on which a decorative lamp is mounted.

FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram of a circuit board on which a display lamp is mounted.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a layout relationship of display lamps.

FIG. 10 is an external perspective view of a decorative lens member.

11 is a partially enlarged view of the back surface of the lens member shown in FIG.

FIG. 12 is a sectional view taken along line XX of FIG.

FIG. 13 is a front view of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

14 is an exploded perspective view of the front frame body shown in FIG.

FIG. 15 is a front view showing a detailed configuration of a game section used in the pachinko machine shown in FIG.

FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a control device for controlling a pachinko machine.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 game board 2 guide rail 3 game section 4 obstacle member 5 image display device 6a, 6b ordinary symbol display LED 7 ordinary symbol display device 8 out port 9 general winning a prize port 10 ordinary symbol starting port 11 ordinary electric winning 12 starting winning port 13 Special winning prize 14 Normal symbol memory LED 15 Special symbol memory LED 21 Frame 22 Stage 23a, 23b Shoulder 24a, 24b Obstacle nail row 25a, 25b Gaming ball inlet 26 Flat portion 27 Cutout portion 30 Pachinko machine 40 Ball rental machine 50 control device 51 main control circuit 52 design control circuit 53 main CPU 54 main ROM 55 main RAM 56 relay board 57 large prize ball sensor 58 ordinary symbol start sensor 59 general prize ball sensor 60 start prize ball sensor 61 launch ball sensor 62 return ball Sensor 63 Lamp control circuit 64 Voice control circuit 66 Award ball control circuit 67 Award ball discharge Installation 69 Sub CPU 70 Program ROM 71 Work RAM 72 Image ROM 73 VDP 74 D / A converter 75 CTC 76 Reset IC 80 Front side frame 81 Decorative frame 82 Middle frame 83 Holding frame 84 Open windows 85A to 85C Installation of decorative lamps Part 85a Lamp installation hole 85b Screw stop hole 85c Locking hole 86 Display lamp installation part 87 Speaker installation opening 88 Opening 90 Operation part 91 Upper pan 92 Lower pan 93 Launcher 94 Ashtray 95 Operation panel 100 Speaker device 101 Speaker body 102 Case part 103 Speaker cover 110A-110C Decorative lens member 111,121 Edge part 112,122 Lens area 112a-112e Small area 113,123 of a decorative lens member Elastic locking piece 113a, 123a Inclination Faces 113b, 123b Stop surface 114, 124 Side surface area 114a Back surface 115, 125 of side surface area of decorative lens member Front surface area 115a Back surface 116, 126 of front surface area of decorative lens member Step portion 118 Groove 119a Bead cutting 120 Display lens member 122a, 122b Small areas 127a and 127b of display lens member Back surface of front area of display lens member 128 Dia cut processing 129 V cut processing 130,140 Circuit board 131,144 Positioning hole 132 Decorative lamp (LED) 133,145 Screw hole 141 prize ball display lamp 142 abnormal display lamp 143 game state display lamp

Claims (10)

[Claims] 1. A front frame body on which a decorative lamp is installed,
In a gaming machine arranged in front of a game board on which a gaming section is formed, a prize ball display lamp installation section or an abnormality display lamp installation section is formed on the front frame, and the prize ball display lamp installation section is provided. Alternatively, the gaming machine is characterized in that the display lens member covering the installation portion of the abnormality display lamp from the front side has a decoration function. 2. A front frame, on which a decorative lamp is installed,
In a game machine arranged in front of a game board having a game section formed therein, an award ball display lamp installation portion and an abnormality display lamp installation portion are integrally formed on the front frame, and the award ball display is provided. A gaming machine characterized in that a display lens member that covers the installation portion of the lamp and the abnormality display lamp from the front side has a decoration function. 3. The decoration function is based on the fact that the lens region on the front surface of the lens member is divided into a plurality of small regions by a step portion. Amusement machine. 4. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the decoration function is provided by subjecting a back surface of the display lens member to a predetermined lens cutting process. 5. The decoration function is that the lens area on the front surface of the display lens member is divided into a plurality of small areas by a step, and the back surface of the display lens member is subjected to a predetermined lens cutting process. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the gaming machine is played. 6. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the lens cut processing is different from each other in the adjacent small areas. 7. The decoration function is such that the display lens member is formed in a shape projecting forward from the front surface of the front frame body, and visible light from inside the installation portion is transmitted to irradiate sideways. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is provided with a side surface region. 8. The gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein the side surface region has an inclined surface. 9. The gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein the display lens member includes a planar front surface region that transmits the visible light and irradiates the visible light forward. 10. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is a ball game machine.