JP2005185355A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine in which the novelty and fancyness of a decoration part arranged inside a game area are improved. <P>SOLUTION: In this Pachinko game machine 1, the game area 90 is constituted on a game board 7 so as to be surrounded by a prescribed frame (rail 22 or the like). Inside the game area 90, a prescribed decoration part 55 is arranged and also an extension part 60 extended to the outside of the game area 90 is provided in the decoration part 55. The decoration part 55 is constituted as a decoration component arranged around a display device 5 for instance, and a projected decoration part 55f projected adhead of the flow path constituting surface of rear glass 51 is provided on at least a part of the decoration part 55. Further, a cover part 60C is provided so as to cover the end part of the rear glass. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Many of the conventional pachinko machines have a flat front glass and a flat rear glass on the front of the game board, but as a unique configuration, the game is made by contriving the structure of the glass plate in front of the game area. There has been proposed one that attracts the interest of a person (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this configuration, in a partial region of the rear glass, a separately formed protruding portion is attached and protruded forward to attract the player's interest.
JP 56-85373 A

  By the way, when it is going to achieve the structure of patent document 1, there exists a concern that it is difficult to form a protrusion part easily in the structure which attaches a protrusion part to back glass. That is, it is conceivable to prepare the protruding portion and the rear glass separately, and join them together, but this is a problem in terms of manufacturing top surface, and there is a concern that the design property may be lowered due to the joining portion. However, in the above-described prior art, there is no disclosure or suggestion of such a problem and a configuration for dealing with such a problem, and it is assumed that it is difficult to actually manufacture and use.

  In response to such a problem, the present inventors configured a non-formation area in which the flow path constituting transparent plate is not provided in the opening area of the window part, and a decorative part attached to the game board via the non-formation area. Inspired by a configuration that protrudes forward. If it does in this way, a decoration part can be made to project to the front of a channel composition transparent board, without complicating a channel composition transparent board, and a novel composition can be realized simply. However, when the non-formation region is configured in the opening region of the window portion in this way, the end of the flow path constituting transparent plate is arranged in the opening region (that is, a position that can be viewed from the front). It is not preferable.

  The present invention has been made on the basis of the above circumstances, and is configured so that the decorative portion can be easily protruded by forming a non-formation region in which the flow path constituting transparent plate is not provided in the opening region of the window portion. An object of the present invention is to provide a configuration in which the end of the flow path configuration transparent plate is not visually recognized.

Means and the like effective for solving the above problems are shown below. In addition, the effect etc. are demonstrated as needed.
Means 1. In a gaming machine in which a predetermined frame is attached to the game board and the game area is configured by being surrounded by the predetermined frame,
A flow path constituting transparent plate disposed to constitute a flow path of the game ball in front of the game board, and a front transparent plate disposed in front of the flow path constituting transparent plate, and the flow path structure. At least a part of the back surface of the transparent plate is a flow path constituting surface that constitutes a flow path facing the front surface of the game board,
A part of a predetermined decorative portion made of one or more parts provided so as to be attached to the game board in the gaming area is disposed outside the gaming area, and at least one of the decorative portions. Part, provided with a projecting decorative part projecting forward from the flow path constituting surface through a non-formation area where the flow path constituting transparent plate is not formed,
Furthermore, the game machine characterized by the cover part which covers the front of the edge part by the side of the said non-formation area | region in the said flow path structure transparent plate being arrange | positioned.

According to the structure of the means 1 (namely, claim 1), the decoration part is arranged so as to extend from the inside to the outside of the game area formed inside by being surrounded by the predetermined frame, so that a novel structure can be obtained. Realize. Furthermore, the non-formation area where the flow path constituting transparent plate is not provided is configured so that the decorative portion is easily protruded, and the end portion of the flow path constituting transparent plate is hardly visually recognized due to the presence of the cover portion. The “non-formation region” is a region where the flow path constituting transparent plate is not disposed in the plane direction parallel to the front surface of the game board. Further, “the end portion on the non-forming region side in the flow path constituting transparent plate” means an end portion constituting the periphery of the non-forming region. Providing the non-formation region in this way makes it easier to project the protruding decorative portion, but the end portion of the flow path constituting transparent plate is exposed accordingly. In this configuration, by covering the front of this end portion, the exposure degree of the end portion is reduced or prevented.
More specifically, in the configuration of the means 1, the end of the flow path constituting transparent plate is a game in the window portion (specifically, the transparent plate holding door (a glass door frame or the like described later)) formed in the transparent plate holding door. It can be configured to be disposed in the opening area of the window portion provided so as to be visible, and the front of the end portion disposed in the opening area can be covered by the cover portion. .

  Mean 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the cover portion is configured as a part of the protruding decorative portion.

  If it does in this way, since it becomes a suitable arrangement position of a cover part and a cover part can be managed as a part of projection decoration part, parts management is easy to perform.

  Means 3. The protruding decoration part has a protruding decoration part body attached to the game board, and the cover part is attached to the protruding decoration part body as a separate part from the protruding decoration part body. A gaming machine according to means 2.

  If it does in this way, the component attached to a game board and a cover part will become separate, and the freedom degree in design about a cover part will become large.

  Means 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the cover part is detachably attached to the projecting decorative part main body.

  If it does in this way, it will become the composition which can displace a cover part according to a situation, and the adaptability to other parts becomes high.

  Means 5. The urging means is attached to the cover part, and in a natural state, the urging means is held at a cover position that covers the end part, and on the other hand, it is displaced when pressed at the cover position. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein in the displaced state, the biasing means is biased to the side returning to the cover position.

  By doing so, the bias is applied so as to return to the natural state in the displaced state, so that it is easy to return to the natural state, and the cover portion can be easily set. Here, the “natural state” refers to a state where no external action is generated in the cover portion.

Means 6. The transparent plate holding door holding the flow path constituting transparent plate and the front transparent plate is configured to be openable and closable with respect to the game board,
The arrangement position of the cover portion in the natural state is on the movement locus of the end portion when the transparent plate holding door is opened and closed and can be displaced to a position deviating from the movement locus of the end portion. A gaming machine according to claim 5, characterized in that:

  In the vicinity of the closing position of the transparent plate holding door, since the end of the flow path constituting transparent plate moves forward and backward as the door is opened and closed, when trying to cover the front of this end, It is preferable to place the cover part on this movement locus. However, the movement of the end portion is hindered by the cover portion as it is, but since the cover member can be displaced to a position deviating from the movement locus, the movement of the end portion is not obstructed.

  Mean 7 The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein the cover part is attached to a part different from the protruding decorative part.

  If it does in this way, a cover part can be designed freely irrespective of a protrusion decoration part.

  Means 8. The gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein the cover portion is attached to the flow path constituting transparent plate.

  If it does in this way, it will become a suitable composition which can cover the end of a channel composition transparent board simply.

  Means 9. The gaming machine according to claim 8, wherein the cover part is adhered to the flow path constituting transparent plate.

  If it does in this way, the edge part of a flow-path structure transparent plate can be covered easily, and it becomes a structure with easy attachment. In the configuration of the means 9, specifically, the cover portion can be configured to adhere so as to cover the end portion at least on the front surface of the flow path forming transparent plate.

  Means 10. The gaming machine according to claim 8, wherein the cover portion is detachably attached to the transparent plate constituting the flow path.

  If it does in this way, a cover part can be attached or detached according to a condition, and usefulness will increase. For example, it is possible to replace the parts when the parts are broken, or to arrange different cover portions according to the usage conditions, thereby increasing convenience. Specifically, for example, the cover portion can be configured by including a sandwiching portion that sandwiches an end portion of the flow path constituting transparent plate in the thickness direction.

  Means 11. The gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein the cover portion is attached to the front transparent plate.

  If it does in this way, it will become the composition which can cover the edge part of a channel constituent transparent board simply. Specifically, the cover portion can be attached to a position covering the end portion on the back surface of the front transparent plate. Of course, the cover portion may be attached to a position covering the end portion on the front surface of the front transparent plate.

Means 12. While having a transparent plate holding door configured to be openable and closable with respect to the game board, a transparent plate holding frame for holding a peripheral portion of the flow path constituting transparent plate is provided in the transparent plate holding door,
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 7, wherein the cover portion is provided as a part of the transparent plate holding frame or in a form attached to the transparent plate holding frame.

  Thus, if a cover part is comprised so that it may attach to a transparent plate holding door frame as a part of transparent plate holding frame, a cover part will be stably holdable.

Means 13. The transparent plate holding frame has a configuration including an annular channel configuration transparent plate holding portion that holds the channel configuration transparent plate, and an annular front transparent plate holding portion that holds the front transparent plate,
A part of the flow path constituting transparent plate holding portion is disposed closer to the game board center side than the protruding decorative portion in a plane direction parallel to the front surface of the game board. The gaming machine according to claim 12, wherein the cover portion is configured to be attached to the portion.

  In this way, the end of the flow path constituting transparent plate can be stably held while the end can be effectively covered.

  Means 14. 14. The gaming machine according to claim 13, wherein the cover part is detachably attached to a part of the flow path constituting transparent plate holding part.

  If it does in this way, it will become the composition which can exchange a cover part according to a situation, realizing the composition which holds the end of a channel composition transparent board stably.

Means 15. The transparent plate holding frame has a configuration including an annular channel configuration transparent plate holding portion that holds the channel configuration transparent plate, and an annular front transparent plate holding portion that holds the front transparent plate,
A part of the flow path constituting transparent plate holding portion is disposed closer to the game board center side than the protruding decorative portion in a plane direction parallel to the front surface of the game board. The gaming machine according to claim 12, wherein the cover portion is constituted by a portion.

  If it does in this way, if it does in this way, an edge part can be effectively covered on the other hand, hold | maintaining the edge part of a flow-path structure transparent plate stably. Moreover, since a part of transparent board holding frame serves as a cover part, the number of parts can be reduced effectively. Throughout this specification, the center of the game board refers to the position of the center of gravity (centroid) of the game board in the plane direction parallel to the front surface of the game board.

  Means 16. The gaming machine according to any one of means 12 to means 15, wherein the cover part and the projecting decorative part are in contact with each other.

  If it does in this way, it will become easy to give the continuity of a cover part and a protrusion decoration part.

Means 17. The gaming machine according to claim 16, wherein the cover portion and the protruding decorative portion are connected to each other.
If it does in this way, it will become easy to give continuity of a cover part and a projection decoration part, and these will connect and will be held stably.

  Means 18. The gaming machine according to claim 17, wherein the engaging portion provided in the cover portion and the engaged portion provided in the projecting decorative portion are connected by being engaged with each other.

  If it does in this way, connection will be attained with a simple configuration.

Means 19. The transparent plate holding door holding the flow path constituting transparent plate and the front transparent plate is configured to be openable and closable with respect to the game board,
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 7, wherein the cover portion is configured to be attached to or attached to the transparent plate holding door.

  Thus, when it is set as the structure which provides a cover part in a transparent plate holding door, it becomes a novel transparent plate holding door and the holding | maintenance of a cover part is attained stably.

  Means 20. The gaming machine according to claim 19, wherein the cover portion is configured to be detachably attached to the transparent plate holding door.

  If it does in this way, a cover part will be exchangeable according to a condition.

  Means 21. The transparent plate holding door has a window portion that opens in front of the front transparent plate, and the cover portion is located in front of the front transparent plate and the flow path constituting transparent plate in the opening region of the window portion. The gaming machine according to means 19 or 20, wherein the gaming machine is provided so as to partially cover.

  If it does in this way, it will become the composition which can be easily covered only by giving a device to a window part.

  Means 22. The gaming machine according to claim 21, wherein the cover portion is configured to be suspended from a predetermined first position of the opening edge of the window portion to a second position different from the predetermined first position.

  Thus, if it comprises so that it may span from a 1st position to a 2nd position in the opening edge of a window part, it will become the structure which can cover the edge part of a flow-path structure transparent plate continuously.

Means 23. In the flow path constituting transparent plate, a through-hole penetrating the flow path constituting transparent plate in the thickness direction is formed, and an internal region of the through hole is defined as the non-formed region, and the through region is interposed through the internal region. The protruding decorative portion protrudes forward of the flow path constituting surface,
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 22, wherein the cover part is configured to cover an opening end part of the through hole.

  If it does in this way, a protrusion decoration part can be made to project from a channel composition side only by giving simple processing to a channel composition transparent board. This is particularly advantageous when a non-formation region is provided at a position near the center of the flow path forming transparent plate (in other words, a position other than the peripheral edge of the flow path forming transparent plate).

Means 24. In a part of the peripheral edge of the flow path constituting transparent plate, a concave portion that is concave in the plate surface direction of the flow path constituting transparent plate is provided, and the inner region of the concave portion is defined as the non-formed region, and the inside of the concave portion The projecting decorative portion projects through the region in front of the flow path constituting surface,
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 22, wherein the cover part is configured to cover an end part in the recess.

  If it does in this way, it will become a suitable composition which can make a projection part project ahead of a channel composition transparent board by simple transparent board composition. In particular, when the protruding decorative portion is protruded at the peripheral edge portion of the flow path constituting transparent plate, it is advantageous because the processing of the through hole or the like is difficult in terms of strength.

  Means 25. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 22, wherein the projecting decorative portion projects forward of the flow path constituting surface at a side position of the flow path constituting transparent plate.

  The configuration of the means 25 is that the lateral position of the flow path constituting transparent plate is a “non-formation region”. In this way, both transparent plates can be obtained without subjecting the flow path constituting transparent plate to complicated processing. It becomes the suitable structure which can make a decoration part protrude ahead by adjusting the magnitude | size of this.

  Means 26. The front transparent plate has a larger plate surface size than the flow path constituting transparent plate, and covers the front of both the flow path constituting transparent plate and the projecting decorative portion disposed at a side position thereof. The gaming machine according to claim 25, wherein the gaming machine is arranged in

  If it does in this way, a protrusion decoration part can be made to protrude in the side position of a channel constituent transparent board only by changing size, and it becomes a suitable composition which is easy to manufacture.

  Means 27. The non-formation area is provided at least outside the game area, and the protruding decorative portion protrudes forward of the flow path constituting surface outside the game area. A gaming machine according to any one of the above.

  In this way, the outside of the game area that does not attract much attention can be effectively highlighted. Specifically, for example, a game that is arranged inside the game area in the decoration portion while a part of the extension portion that extends outside the game area in the decoration portion protrudes from the flow path constituting surface. The region arrangement portion can be configured to be arranged behind the flow path constituting surface.

  Means 28. The non-formation area is provided only outside the game area inside and outside, and the projecting decoration part projects forward of the flow path constituting surface only outside the game area. The gaming machine according to 27.

  In this way, the configuration is convenient when the outside of the game area is effectively conspicuous and the parts in the game area are not desired to protrude.

  Means 29. The non-formation area is provided from the outside to the inside of the game area, and the projecting decorative portion projects forward of the flow path constituting surface over the inside and outside of the game area. The gaming machine described.

  In this way, the decoration part protrudes inside and outside the game area, so that a novel decoration part structure can be further enhanced across the game area.

  Means 30. The non-formation area is provided only inside or outside the game area, and the projecting decorative portion projects forward of the flow path constituting surface inside the game area. The gaming machine according to any one of 26.

  In this way, the decoration part is arranged inside and outside the game area to make a novel structure, while the inside part of the game area that attracts the player's attention is projected to make it stand out more. The decorativeness can be effectively enhanced in the game area.

  Means 31. The front transparent plate is provided with a non-flat portion having a shape that bends at least a part toward the front side, and the protruding decorative portion is covered by the non-flat portion. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 30.

  The protruding decorative part protrudes forward of the flow path forming surface through the non-formation region where the flow path constituting transparent plate is not provided, and a non-flat part is provided corresponding to the protruding decorative part. It becomes the structure which is easy to make the decoration by a protrusion decoration part stand out.

  Means 32. 32. The gaming machine according to claim 31, wherein the non-flat portion is a raised portion that has a shape that rises toward the front, and the front of the protruding decorative portion is covered by the raised portion.

  If it does in this way, it will become the composition which is easy to cover with a front transparent board on the other hand, making a protrusion decoration part protrude ahead.

  Means 33. The gaming machine according to means 32, characterized in that at least a part of the raised part rises in a curved plate shape on the front side.

  If it does in this way, it will become the composition which is easy to ensure the space for accommodating a protrusion decoration part behind the bulging part.

  Means 34. The front transparent plate is provided with a flat portion configured to be flat, and the raised portion is connected to the flat portion and is configured to rise to a front position with respect to the flat portion. The gaming machine according to means 32 or means 33.

  In this way, while a general flat portion is formed in the front transparent plate, a part of the front transparent plate is formed so as to rise more than the flat portion, so that the raised portion is more prominent.

  Means 35. 35. The gaming machine according to claim 34, wherein the raised portion is configured to rise forward from the flat portion at least at a peripheral edge portion of the front transparent plate.

  If it does in this way, it will become the suitable structure which becomes easy to arrange | position a protrusion decoration part in the vicinity of a peripheral part, and it becomes a novel and conspicuous transparent board structure that a front transparent board rises in a peripheral part.

  Means 36. 36. The gaming machine according to claim 35, wherein the raised portion is configured to gradually rise forward from the center side of the front transparent plate toward the peripheral side of the front transparent plate at the peripheral portion of the front transparent plate.

  In this way, the front transparent plate (and thus the window portion) has a novel configuration that has never been achieved so that it gradually rises toward the peripheral portion, and the raised portion can be easily configured.

  Means 37. Any one of means 32 to means 34, wherein the front transparent plate is provided with a flat part configured to be flat, and the flat part is provided over the entire circumference around the raised part. The gaming machine described.

  In this way, a part of the inner region of the flat part is raised, and this is an advantageous configuration especially when the projecting decorative part is arranged on the inner side. Moreover, when comprised in this way, it can comprise so that a flat part may be provided over the peripheral part perimeter of a front transparent board.

  Means 38. A gaming machine according to any one of means 34 to 37, wherein a part of the protruding decorative part is accommodated on the back side of the raised part and protrudes forward from the flat part.

  If it does in this way, it will become the structure which can arrange | position a protrusion decoration part further ahead, and a further novel decoration structure and arrangement structure by a protrusion decoration part will be implement | achieved. And since a decoration part protrudes ahead rather than a flat part, it has an impact more than before and becomes a structure excellent in decoration property. Throughout the present specification, “a part of the protruding decorative portion protrudes forward of the flat portion” means that the front end of the protruding decorative portion is positioned on the front side of the front surface of the flat portion in the front-rear direction. It shall be said.

  Means 39. The gaming machine according to any one of means 34 to 38, wherein a boundary between the flat portion and the raised portion is smoothly bent.

  By doing so, the design is excellent, and stress concentration is less likely to occur, and the structure is strong against impacts and the like. Here, “smoothly bends” means that there is no sudden step.

  Means 40. 40. The gaming machine according to any one of means 34 to 39, wherein the flat part and the raised part are formed of an integral single plate.

  In this way, the number of parts can be reduced, and the design is excellent.

  Means 41. The means according to any one of means 34 to 39, wherein the raised part and the flat part are configured as separate members, and the raised part and the flat part are joined together. Gaming machine.

  In this way, when it is difficult to form integrally, it becomes an advantageous configuration when it is convenient to separately manage the flat portion and the raised portion.

  Means 42. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 19, wherein the front transparent plate is a single flat plate as a whole.

  If it does in this way, a front transparent board can be constituted easily.

  In the structure of means 40 to means 42, the front transparent plate can be made of a resin member. If it does in this way, it will become the composition which can process a non-flat part easily, and can improve the ease of manufacture.

  In the configuration of means 40 to means 42, the front transparent plate can be made of a resin member, while the flow path forming transparent plate can be made of a glass member. If it does in this way, it will become the composition which a non-flat part tends to form about a front transparent board, on the other hand, about a flow path composition transparent board, it becomes the composition which a crack, wear, etc. do not produce easily.

  Moreover, in the structure of the means 40 thru | or means 42, both the said front transparent plate and the said flow-path structure transparent plate may be comprised by the resin member. If it does in this way, it will become the composition which is easy to process both a flow-path structure transparent plate and a front transparent plate, and can improve manufacturing efficiency effectively.

  In addition, in the thing in any one of the means 40 thru | or means 42, you may comprise both the said front transparent plate and the said flow-path structure transparent plate with a glass member.

Means 43. A predetermined frame is attached to the game board, and a game area is configured in the frame so as to be surrounded by the frame,
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 42, wherein a part of the decoration portion is arranged inside the game area and extends to the outside of the game area. .

  According to the above configuration, while realizing a novel configuration in which the decoration portion extends beyond the game area, at least a part protrudes forward from the flow channel configuration surface, resulting in a more novel and interesting configuration. . Conventionally, the decoration portion is provided behind the flat glass arranged in parallel with the front surface of the game board only in the game area or only outside the game area. If it is constructed so as to straddle the inside and outside, and a part is projected from the flow path constituting surface to constitute a projecting decorative portion, the configuration is very high in comparison with the conventional art.

  Further, throughout the present specification, with respect to the direction orthogonal to the front surface of the game board (the board surface of the game board configured in a plate shape), the player side is the front direction and the gaming machine back side is the rear direction. In addition, the “game area” in the present specification refers to an area surrounded by a “predetermined frame” as an area where a game ball flows down with respect to a plane direction parallel to the front surface of the game board. The “predetermined frame” may be a component that can surround the game board. For example, an elongated rail made of metal, resin, or the like, or a component having an inner side surface that is adjacent to the rail and substantially along the rail (hereinafter, also referred to as a rail adjacent component) can be given.

  And when substantially the entire circumference is surrounded by such rails and / or rail adjacent parts, the enclosed inner region is a game region. In addition, the rail and / or the rail adjacent parts are mostly enclosed, but in the case where such rails and rail adjacent parts are not provided in part, in the area where the rails and rail adjacent parts are not provided, A virtual boundary of the game area is set along the rail or the rail adjacent component. Furthermore, when it cannot be configured in this way (that is, when a non-arrangement area is configured, but rails or rail adjacent parts on both sides of the non-arrangement area are not configured in an arc shape having substantially the same curvature), A line segment that connects the edges of the rails or the adjacent parts of the rail adjacent to the non-arranged area at the shortest distance is virtually set as the boundary of the game area.

  In addition, for the structure in which two launch rails are arranged in the part where the game balls are launched, the inner rail is a “predetermined frame”, and the fired area (the area where the two rails are not lined up) is fired. A rail arranged outside in the region is a “predetermined frame”. Also, at the end of the two launch rails, there is a gap (launch port) between the inner rail and the outer rail. For this portion, the end of the inner rail in the plane direction A virtual line is set so as to connect the outer rail and the outer rail at the shortest distance, and this line is set as the boundary of the game area.

  Means 44. 44. The gaming machine according to claim 43, wherein at least a part of the predetermined frame is made of a rail, and the decorative portion is arranged so as to straddle the rail.

  If it does in this way, it will become a suitable composition which can extend a decoration part to the outside, dividing a game field with a rail.

  Means 45. A non-arrangement area in which the predetermined frame is not partially arranged is provided at a peripheral portion of the game area, and the decoration portion extends outside the game area via the non-arrangement area. 45. A gaming machine according to the feature 43.

  If it does in this way, it will become the structure which can be arrange | positioned inside and outside a game area by simple structure, without making a decoration part into a special shape.

  Means 46. 46. The means according to any one of means 43 to means 45, characterized in that the decoration part is constituted by an integral part of a part arranged inside the game area and a part arranged outside. Gaming machine.

  In this way, it is not necessary to take a complicated part shape, and the relevance of decoration inside and outside the game area is extremely high. Here, “integral part” means an inseparable part.

  Means 47. The gaming machine according to any one of means 43 to means 45, wherein the decoration part has a plurality of parts and is arranged on the game board so as to form a decoration in which the plurality of parts are connected. .

  In this way, the configuration is convenient when it is difficult to arrange integral parts inside and outside the game area.

  Means 48. A flowable area in which the game ball can flow down is determined in a plane direction parallel to the front surface of the game board, and a predetermined decorative portion is attached to the game board inside the outermost edge of the flowable area. 48. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 47, wherein the gaming machine is provided as described above, and a part of the decorative portion is disposed outside the outermost edge of the flowable area.

  According to the above configuration, while realizing a novel configuration in which the decorative portion extends to the outside of the outermost edge of the flowable region, at least a part projects forward from the flow channel configuration surface, making it even more innovative and interesting. It becomes a certain structure. Conventionally, the decorative portion is provided only on the inner side or the outer side of the outermost edge of the flowable region. However, according to the above configuration, the decorative portion is novel and has a very high decorative property.

  Means 49. Means 1 to 48 are characterized in that a predetermined decorative portion is arranged on the game board so as to form a continuous design from near the center of the game board to near the end of the game board. A gaming machine according to any one of the above.

  Conventionally, the decorative portion that is provided only in the game area (that is, provided in the central portion of the game board and in a certain range around the central portion) can be removed from the vicinity of the central portion of the game board as described above. If it is arranged so as to form a continuous design up to the vicinity of the end, a configuration that is innovative and extremely impactful can be realized.

  As used herein, “near the center of the game board” means the vicinity of the center position of the game board, and the decoration part is arranged at a position including at least the center position, or the center position. It is assumed that the decoration part is arranged near the center of the game board if any of the decoration parts are arranged near. Further, the “center position” here is defined as follows. That is, the position where the center line in the vertical direction in the area where the game board and the parts attached to the game board can be visually recognized via the transparent plate and the center line in the horizontal direction of the area where it can be visually recognized intersect. “Center position”. Further, “near the edge of the game board” in this specification is defined as follows. That is, the distance between the edges in the vertical direction or the distance between the edges in the left-right direction of the region that can be visually recognized is the shortest distance between the edges, and the surface direction parallel to the front surface of the game board When a circle centered on the center position is virtually set, an area outside the circle in the surface direction is defined as “near the edge of the game board”.

  Means 50. The game machine according to any one of means 1 to means 49, wherein the decoration portion is configured such that the aspect can be changed at a front position of the flow path constituting surface.

  In this way, the decorative portion is provided up to the front of the flow path constituting surface to make a novel decoration, and the aspect of the decorative portion changes at a position closer to the player, which makes the structure more interesting. .

  Means 51. The decorative part has a light emitting component arranged at a front position of the flow path constituting surface, and the light emitting component is configured to emit light at a front position of the flow path constituting surface. The gaming machine described in 1.

  In this way, the decorative portion is provided up to the front of the flow path constituting surface to make a novel decoration, and since the light emission mode of the decorative portion changes at a position closer to the player, it can give more impact. It becomes a configuration that can be.

Means 52. The decorative portion includes a displacement portion arranged to be displaceable at a front position of the flow path constituting surface, and a drive control means for driving and controlling the displacement portion,
52. The gaming machine according to claim 50 or 51, wherein the displacement portion is controlled by the driving means so as to be displaced at a front position of the flow path constituting surface.

  According to this configuration, since the decorative portion is provided up to the front of the flow path constituting surface to make a novel decoration, a part of the decorative portion moves closer to the player, so there is a great impact. It becomes an interesting and innovative composition.

  Means 53. 53. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 52, wherein the gaming machine includes a display device that performs a predetermined display, and the decoration portion includes display device peripheral parts provided around the display device.

  According to the configuration of the means 53, since a part of the peripheral parts of the display device is protruded to the front position of the flow path constituting surface, a novel structure is realized as a peripheral part of the display device.

  Means 54. 54. The gaming machine according to means 53, wherein a display screen is provided in the display device, and the display screen is disposed at a front position of the flow path constituting surface.

  In this way, the display screen is arranged at the front position of the flow path configuration surface, so that the screen configuration is closer to the player's position and more impactful. For example, in the means 54, when the display device is configured as a liquid crystal display device, an LCD element for configuring a liquid crystal screen can be disposed in front of the flow path configuration surface.

Means 55. The decoration part has a character part imitating a predetermined character,
55. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 54, wherein at least a part of the character portion is configured as the protruding decorative portion and protrudes forward of the flow path constituting surface.

  In this way, it is possible to adopt a novel arrangement configuration for the character portion that is likely to attract the player's interest, and to further emphasize the character's impression by projecting to the front of the flow path configuration surface. .

  For example, in the configuration of the means 55, the decoration portion extends from the inside of the game area to the outside, and the character portion is configured not to function as a character only in a portion arranged outside the game area. Each part to be arranged can be configured to function as a character in cooperation.

  In addition, the character part as used in the field of this invention can be set as the structure which imitated the character in various fields planarly or three-dimensionally. Specifically, a person, flora and fauna, other things appearing in novels, comics, movies, theatre, television, or other fields, symbols, or images thereof, are configured as two-dimensional or three-dimensional parts. In particular, for game machine users, if it is configured to resemble a well-known or well-known or fictional person, animal or plant, or other thing, or a configuration with excellent design properties, decorativeness and game play will be improved. It becomes the structure which can be raised effectively.

  Means 56. 56. The gaming machine according to claim 55, wherein the character section is configured such that modes such as an operation mode and a display mode can be changed at a front position of the flow path constituting surface.

  In this way, if the configuration such as the operation mode and the display mode can be changed in front of the flow path configuration surface while adopting a novel arrangement configuration, the configuration can be synergistically enhanced.

  It should be noted that the change of the aspect referred to in the present invention is not limited to the configuration in which the character part itself changes, but the aspect of the character part is relatively changed by the change of the part related to the character part (for example, the vicinity of the character part). A configuration that changes to the above is also included as a concept. For example, a configuration is also included in which the character portion is illuminated when the lamp shines at a position away from the character portion by a predetermined distance so that the character portion looks bright or has a predetermined color. In addition, as a change in mode, the character part itself or a mode change by an action that displaces a part related to the character part, or a light emission in which a predetermined part related to the character part or the character part emits light. Of course, any aspect change method other than these may be applied as long as all aspects such as aspect changes are included as concepts and the state of the character portion changes.

  Means 57. 57. A gaming machine according to means 56, comprising character part mode control means for controlling to change the mode of the character part.

  Thus, if the aspect of a character part is changed by control, the aspect of a character part can be changed with sufficient timing. For example, if the character part mode control means is configured to perform control so that the mode of the character part is set according to the gaming state, the character will be variously changed according to the gaming state, The game state and character are more closely related.

  It should be noted that the change of the aspect referred to in the present invention is not limited to the configuration in which the character part itself changes, but the aspect of the character part is relatively changed by the change of the part related to the character part (for example, the vicinity of the character part). A configuration that changes to the above is also included as a concept. For example, it includes a configuration in which the character portion is illuminated when the lamp shines at a position away from the character portion so that it appears bright or has a predetermined color. Moreover, as a change of the aspect, the character part itself or a part related to the character part (for example, a part near the character part or a part linked with the character part by a linkage mechanism) is displaced. This is a configuration in which the state of the character part changes, including any aspect change such as a change in form caused by such an action, or a change in form caused by light emission in a character part or a predetermined part related to the character part. Of course, other aspect changing methods other than these may be applied.

  Means 58. Means 1 to 57 are characterized in that the decoration part is composed of a predetermined prize winning device, and a part of the prize winning device is configured as the projecting decoration part and projects to a front position of the flow path constituting surface. A gaming machine according to any one of the above.

  In this way, it is possible to realize an unprecedented prize-winning device in which a part projects to the front of the flow path constituting surface.

  According to the configuration of claim 1, the flow path configuration is formed by the presence of the cover portion while the non-formation area where the flow path configuration transparent plate is not provided in the opening area of the window portion to make the decoration portion easily protrude. The end of the transparent plate is not visually recognized.

<Embodiment 1>
Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view conceptually illustrating the configuration of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment, FIG. 2 is a front view of FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 conceptually illustrates the gaming board configuration of the gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing to do. Moreover, FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram which illustrates notionally the back side structure of the glass door frame of FIG. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the arrangement of the decorative portions in the first embodiment.

  The pachinko machine 1 which is an example of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment is provided by being arranged in a plurality of lateral directions at an upper part of a counter board of a pachinko island base installed in a gaming hall, for example. As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a front frame 2 at the front, and a glass door frame 3 as a transparent plate holding part is attached to the front frame 2. The glass door frame 3 is supported by the front frame 2 so as to be opened and closed by a hinge portion 81 having a vertical axis of rotation, and a metal frame 83 in which glass (corresponding to a transparent plate) is fitted (see FIG. 4). It has. A glass unit 50 is configured by fitting two pieces of glass into a metal frame 83. The glass may be held by a synthetic resin frame, and the synthetic resin frame may be fitted into the frame 83. Further, the frame 83 may be resinous.

  A game board 7 shown in FIG. 3 is arranged behind the glass door frame 3. The game board 7 has a substantially circular game area (area surrounded by an alternate long and short dash line as indicated by reference numeral 90 in FIG. 3), and the game area 90 includes a first type start port 4, a special display device (hereinafter simply referred to as a simple display device). 5) and a special winning opening 6 are also provided. The first type starting port 4 is provided with a path for a game ball, and a blade 4a is supported at the path entrance so as to be opened and closed. The display device 5 can be configured as a symbol display device that dynamically displays symbols, for example.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, an upper tray 3 a from which prize balls are paid out is attached to the lower part of the glass door frame 3. A lower tray 2a is mounted below the window hole of the front frame 2. The lower receiving tray 2a discharges and stores extra balls such as a winning ball that cannot fit into the upper receiving tray 3a, a ball extracted from the upper receiving tray 3a, or a foul ball from the outlet of the extra ball. A launching handle 17 for launching a game ball is mounted on the right side of the lower tray 2a in the front frame 2 so as to be rotatable. A motor (not shown) as a driving means is mounted on the back side of the front frame 2 corresponding to the firing handle 17, and the motor is rotated by the turning operation of the firing handle 17, whereby the hitting ball (see FIG. (Not shown) is intermittently operated and adjusted to a resilience according to the rotation angle of the firing handle 17. Therefore, a ball launcher is constituted by the motor and the hitting ball.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the display device 5 is provided above the first type start port 4 and includes a screen 5 a made up of a liquid crystal display (LCD) as shown in FIG. 3. Various kinds of images are displayed on the screen 5a. As one of them, a left symbol row 8, a middle symbol row 9, and a right symbol row 10 are displayed. The number of design rows is not limited to the above (3 rows), and may be 1 row, 2 rows, 4 rows or more. Each of the symbol rows 8 to 10 is composed of a plurality of symbols made up of numbers, symbols and the like.

  In the display device 5, the symbol variation in the symbol rows 8 to 10 is started by winning a game ball at the first type starting port 4. The symbol variation is stopped in the order of the left symbol row 8, the right symbol row 10, and the middle symbol row 9, but this is only an example and may be stopped in another order. When symbol variations in all symbol sequences 8 to 10 are stopped, a combination of symbols (hereinafter referred to as “stop symbols”) displayed is a predetermined combination (specific display result, hereinafter referred to as “hit combination”). ), That is, a combination of the same type of symbols (for example, 777) when the symbols of the same type are arranged along the jackpot line. This combination of stop symbols is hereinafter referred to as “big hit symbol”. In this embodiment, there are a total of five types of jackpot lines: one that extends in the horizontal direction (upper, middle, and lower three types) and one that extends in the diagonal direction (two types, lower right and lower left). Not limited to. For example, the number of jackpot lines is one, and it may be what is usually called “one line”. When the jackpot combination is established, the special electric combination is activated, and a jackpot gaming state as a special gaming state advantageous to the player arrives, and it becomes possible to acquire more prize balls.

  Further, the pachinko machine 1 enters the reach gaming state prior to the occurrence of the big hit gaming state. Here, the reach game state refers to a state immediately before the big hit game state, for example, the symbol variation in the row 10 stops on the big hit line with the same type of symbols as the stop symbol in the left symbol row 8, and After that, if the symbol variation in the middle symbol row 9 is stopped with the same type of symbols as the stopped symbols in the left and right symbol rows 8 and 10, a combination of jackpots is finally included. In addition, when the symbol variation stops, the game changes in a combination that results in a big hit gaming state, and when it stops at that symbol, when it finally becomes a big hit gaming state, the state in the variation is also included in the reach gaming state. This is usually called full rotation (all symbols) reach.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the special winning opening 6 is provided below the first type start opening 4 and includes one V zone 11, two passages 12 and 13, and a shutter 14. The shutter 14 is operated by a prize winning solenoid 15 (hereinafter also simply referred to as “solenoid 15”), and opens and closes the V zone 11 and the entrances of the passages 12 and 13.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 7 is provided with a start port switch 18, a V zone switch 19, and a count switch 20. The start port switch 18 detects winning of the game ball B to the first type start port 4. The V zone switch 19 detects the winning of the game ball B into the V zone 11, and the count switch 20 detects the winning of the game ball B into the big winning opening 6. In addition, a control device 21 is provided to drive and control the solenoid 15 and the display device 5 based on the detection results of the switches 18 to 20, respectively. The control device 21 includes a read memory (ROM), a central processing unit (CPU), a random access memory (RAM), and the like. The ROM stores a predetermined control program and initial data in advance, and the CPU executes various arithmetic processes according to the ROM control program. The RAM temporarily stores the calculation result by the CPU. In more detail, the control device 21 includes a main board that performs main control of the pachinko machine 1, a display control board that controls each unit according to a signal from the main board, a volume adjustment board, an LED board, and a payout control. In order to prevent unauthorized signals from being input to the main board, the signal transmission direction is only one direction from the main board to the sub board. ing.

  As one of the controls by the CPU, there is a so-called probability variation in which the occurrence probability of the big hit gaming state is varied according to the condition. Specifically, a low probability mode that generates a jackpot gaming state with a low probability of about 1/300, and a high probability mode that generates a jackpot gaming state with a high probability of about 1/60, which is about five times as high The probability mode is switched according to the type of jackpot symbol. That is, if the jackpot symbol is a predetermined special symbol (eg, odd symbol), the high probability mode is set, and if it is a predetermined normal symbol (eg, even symbol), the low probability mode is set. Note that the multiple of the occurrence probability in the high probability mode with respect to the occurrence probability in the low probability mode may be a value other than the above-described value (about 5).

<Decoration>
Next, the decoration part will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 2 to 5, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a predetermined decorative portion 55 is arranged in the game area 90 (see FIGS. 3 and 5), and this decorative portion 55 is a game. It is configured to extend outside the region 90. The decoration part 55 is configured to extend to the outside of the game area 90 in the upper right part of the game area 90, and the entire decoration part 55 is arranged from the vicinity of the center of the game area 90 to the upper right part of the game area 90. ing. Specifically, one end of the decoration portion 55 is arranged in the left area (left area when the game area is divided into left and right) in the game area 90, and the other end is arranged in the right area (game area of the game area 90). The area on the right side when divided into left and right) is arranged outside and has a very large and impactful structure.

  The game area 90 is an area surrounded by a rail (for example, a metal rail formed in a plate shape) or a circle and a part continuous with the rail, and in this embodiment, a predetermined area on the game board 7 is defined as a predetermined area. A game area 90 is configured so as to be substantially entirely surrounded by the rails 22. Here, the rail 22 corresponds to a “predetermined frame” of the present invention. Further, as shown in FIGS. 2 to 5, in the interior of the decoration portion 55, the rail 22 that forms the periphery of the game area 90 penetrates the decoration portion 55 in the front direction (surface direction parallel to the front surface of the game board 7). It is arranged to do. That is, the decorative portion 55 is disposed so as to straddle the rail 22, and the extending portion 60 that is a part of the decorative portion 55 extends to the outside of the game area 90 with the rail 22 as the base end. FIG. 5 is a schematic cross-sectional view of an essential part for conceptually explaining the vicinity of the EE cross section of FIG. In the present embodiment, the boundary of the game area 90 substantially coincides with the boundary of the flowable area where the game ball can flow, that is, the game area 90 corresponds to the flowable area, It can be said that the decorative portion 55 is arranged inside and outside.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, a rear glass 51 is provided as a flow path constituting transparent plate constituting the flow path of the game ball in front of the game board 7, and as shown in FIG. At least a part of the board surface 51B of the rear glass 51 on the game board side faces the board surface 7d of the game board 7 (the board surface 7d corresponds to the front surface of the game board in the claims), and the flow of the game ball The flow path constituting surface constituting the path is used. In addition, although the whole back glass 51 is comprised as a flat part here, you may comprise a part as a flat part. And a part of the decoration part (in the example of FIG. 5, the decoration part 55 configured integrally) provided in the game area 90 extends to the outside of the game area 90. It arrange | positions and it is comprised so that at least one part of the said decoration part 55 may protrude ahead from a flow-path structure surface (plate surface 51B). In the example of FIG. 5, the side surface on one side of the rail 22 forms a boundary of the game area 90 (a boundary conceptually indicated by a broken line L).

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the front glass 52, which is the front transparent plate, is provided with a non-flat portion that is shaped to bend at least partially forward so as to cover the protruding decorative portion 55f. ing. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, at a position corresponding to the protruding decorative portion 55f in the front glass 52, a convex portion 52B that protrudes forward is provided so as to cover the protruding decorative portion 55f. The convex portion 52B corresponds to a non-flat portion. Further, the front glass 52 has a flat portion 52A configured in parallel with the flow path constituting surface, and the convex portion 52B is configured to be convex so as to protrude forward from the flat portion 52A. More specifically, the protruding decorative portion 55f is configured to protrude to a front position from a virtual plane 52F obtained by extending the back side plate surface of the flat portion 52A. The flat part 52A and the convex part 52B are formed of an integral single plate, the convex part 52B protrudes in a curved plate shape toward the front, and the boundary between the flat part 52A and the convex part 52B is smooth. Is bent.

  Further, the convex portion 52B is configured to be positioned at least at the peripheral edge of the front transparent plate (front glass 52), and in the arrangement region of the convex portion 52B in the front transparent plate (front glass 52), the front transparent plate (front The peripheral part of the glass 52) rises forward. The front glass 52 has the above-described flat portion 52A configured in parallel with the flow path constituting surface, and the convex portion 52B is configured in a curved plate shape so as to protrude forward from the flat portion 52A. Yes.

  Further, as illustrated in FIG. 4, a window portion 3 c (see also FIGS. 1 and 2) formed on the glass door frame 3 as a transparent plate holding frame for holding the transparent plate has a game area 90 (FIG. 3) and an extension. A shape corresponding to the protruding portion 60 is formed. A portion that is visible in the front glass 52 (that is, a visual recognition portion of the front glass 52 (a portion that can be seen through the opening of the window portion 3c in the front glass 52) is located in front of the game region 90 as shown in FIG. 2 is a gaming area corresponding portion having a substantially arc-shaped peripheral edge (ie, a glass portion covering the substantially circular gaming area 90 in the front glass 52, and is indicated by a one-dot chain line 52C in FIG. 2). Part) and an external correspondence extending from the gaming area corresponding part to the outside in the plate surface direction of the front glass 52 and corresponding to a part (extended part 60) arranged outside the gaming area in the decorative part 55 Part (that is, the glass part for covering the extension part 60 in the front glass 52 (the glass part on the upper right outside of the game area 90), and is indicated by a one-dot chain line 52D in FIG. That part) and forms a configuration with.

  In the present embodiment, most of the game area corresponding part (part of the alternate long and short dash line 52C) is the flat part 52A, and the external corresponding part (part of the alternate long and short dash line 52D) is configured as the convex part 52B and is raised. . As shown characteristically in FIG. 5, the convex portion 52 </ b> B is configured to gradually rise forward from the flat portion 52 </ b> A configured in parallel with the flow path constituting surface in the front glass 52 to the peripheral portion of the front glass 52. ing. A part of the protruding decorative portion 55 f protrudes in front of the rear glass 51 on the side of the rear glass 51 (that is, outside the end 51 G of the rear glass 51) and is formed on the front glass 52. The structure accommodated in the back side of the part 52B is made. The protruding decorative portion 55f protrudes to a front position with respect to the flat portion 52A in the front glass 52.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the cover portion 60C that covers the front of the end portion of the flow path forming transparent plate (that is, the end portion 51G of the rear glass 51) disposed in the opening region of the window portion 3c is one of the protruding decorative portions 55f. It is configured and arranged as a part. The projecting decorative portion 55f has a projecting decorative portion main body 55g attached to the game board 7, and the cover portion 60C is attached to the projecting decorative portion main body 55g as a separate component from the projecting decorative portion main body 55g. In addition, the protrusion decoration part main body 55g here refers to the part except the cover part 60C in the protrusion decoration part 55f.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the cover portion 60 </ b> C is attached to the projecting decorative portion main body 55 g so as to be displaceable, and can be displaced according to the situation. Here, a spring member 60D as an urging means is attached to the cover portion 60C, and is held at a cover position that covers the end portion 51G of the rear glass 51 in a natural state. On the other hand, when it is pushed at the cover position, it is displaced, and in the displaced state, it is urged by the spring member 60D to return to the cover position. More specifically, the cover 60C is supported by the protruding decorative body 55g via at least the spring member 60D, and the spring member 60D is maintained in a substantially natural shape when the cover 60C is not pressed. Here, the arrangement position of the cover portion 60C in the natural state is on the movement locus of the end portion of the rear glass 51 when the glass door frame (transparent plate holding door) 3 is opened and closed, and deviated from the movement locus of the end portion. The position can be displaced.

  Specifically, when the end portion 51G of the rear glass 51 pushes the cover portion 60C as the glass door frame 3 is opened and closed, the cover portion 60C is displaced so as to deform the spring member 60D, and the movement locus of the end portion 51G. Deviate from. In this displaced state, the spring member 60D is in a deformed state and attempts to return to the natural state. And if the press by the edge part 51G is cancelled | released, the cover part 60C will return to a natural state again with the shape return of spring member 60D.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the decoration portion 55 is configured to be attached to the game board 7 in at least one of the inside and the outside of the game area 90, and at least on the attachment side, a part of the decoration portion 55 is formed. An arrangement hole for attachment that allows entry is formed. Here, a game board 7 is provided at the boundary of the game area 90 without forming the arrangement hole. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, an internal arrangement hole 7b for attaching the decoration portion 55 is formed in the internal area of the game area 90, while the game area outside is separated from the internal arrangement hole 7b by a predetermined distance. The external arrangement hole 7c is formed in the game board 7, and the decorative portion 55 is attached to the game board 7 in such a manner that a part of the internal arrangement hole 7b and the external arrangement hole 7c are inserted. A support portion 55a having a size slightly larger than the inner arrangement hole 7b and the outer arrangement hole 7c is provided at the peripheral edge portion of the decoration portion 55, and the support portion 55a is attached so as to be supported on the game board 7. . And the rail 22 is arrange | positioned on the game board 7 between the internal arrangement | positioning hole 7b and the external arrangement | positioning hole 7c. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, in the internal region of the decoration portion 55, the internal flow path of the game ball is configured with the board surface 7d of the game board 7 between the internal arrangement hole 7b and the external arrangement hole 7c as the flow path bottom surface. 54a is configured.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 2 to 5, a display device peripheral component that is provided around the display device 5 and is a component to which the display device 5 is attached is configured as a decoration portion 55. The peripheral parts of the display device have a turtle shape, which will be described later, and extend outside the game area 90. Here, the decoration part 55 is entirely decorated with a turtle.

  As shown in FIG. 3, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the screen 5 a of the display device 5 has a center extending from the vicinity of the center of the game area 90 (that is, outside the game area in the decoration part 55). The portion is arranged at a position shifted toward the side. Here, the display screen 5a is arranged from the left side area to the right side area of the game area 90, and the center of the display screen 5a is the center position of the game board 7 (the game board with respect to the plane direction parallel to the board surface in FIG. 3). 7 centroid position), the position is shifted closer to the extension 60.

  Further, the decoration portion 55 here has a character portion that imitates a predetermined character in a three-dimensional or planar manner, and at least a part of this character portion is located outside the game area 90. The arrangement is made. The character portion here has a turtle shape, and the entire turtle character is arranged so as to be continuous in design from the inside to the outside of the game area 90. More specifically, the decoration portion 55 is arranged so as to form a continuous design from the vicinity of the center of the game board 7 to the vicinity of the end of the game board 7. The decoration part 55 does not have a design function as a character only in the part arranged outside the game area 90, and the parts extending inside and outside the game area are connected to each other to function as a character part.

  Note that the character portion referred to in the present embodiment can be configured to imitate a character in various fields in a two-dimensional or three-dimensional manner. Specifically, a person, flora and fauna, other things appearing in novels, comics, movies, theatre, television, or other fields, symbols, or images thereof, are configured as two-dimensional or three-dimensional parts. In particular, for game machine users, if it is configured to resemble a well-known or well-known or fictional person, animal or plant, or other thing, or a configuration with excellent design properties, decorativeness and game play will be improved. It becomes the structure which can be raised effectively.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the decorative portion 55 of the present embodiment is configured such that a portion disposed in the game area 90 and a portion disposed outside the game area are configured as separate parts. For example, in the decoration part 55, the game area arrangement part 59 arranged in the game area 90 and the extension part 60 arranged outside the game area 90 are configured so as to be separable as separate parts. It is arranged in contact. And these mutual decorations are configured to form a continuous design.

<Embodiment 2>
Next, Embodiment 2 will be described with reference to FIGS.
6 is a perspective view schematically showing the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, FIG. 7 is a front view thereof, FIG. 8 is an explanatory view for explaining the back side configuration of the glass door frame, and FIG. It is principal part cross-sectional schematic which shows notion -D cross-section vicinity.

  In this embodiment, the point that the game area arrangement part 59 and the extension part 60 are integrally configured in the decoration part 55 is greatly different from that of the first embodiment, and the shape of the front glass 52 is also slightly different. Other than that, the configuration can be substantially the same as that of the first embodiment, and in particular, the cover portion 60C having the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is used.

  Also in the second embodiment, the outer region of the rear glass 51 that is the flow path constituting transparent plate is a non-formation region, and the projecting decorative portion 55f projects forward of the flow path constituting surface at a side position of the rear glass 51. . Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, the protruding decorative portion 55 f protrudes forward at a position outside the end portion 51 </ b> G of the rear glass 51, and the front glass 52 has a larger plate surface size than the rear glass 51. The front glass 52 is arrange | positioned so that the front of both the back glass 51 and the protrusion decoration part 55f arrange | positioned in the side position may be covered. Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the non-formation region (that is, the region outside the end portion 51G) is provided only outside the game region 90 inside and outside, and the projecting decorative portion 55f is outside the game region 90. The structure which protrudes ahead of a flow-path structure surface is comprised only in. In the present embodiment, only the internal arrangement hole 7b is provided, the external arrangement hole is omitted, and a fastening member such as a screw (not shown) with the extended portion 60 placed on the game board 7 outside the game area. It is fixed by. Further, a hole W indicated by a broken line is formed so that at least a part of the internal flow path 54a is visible.

<Embodiment 3>
Next, Embodiment 3 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 illustrates a gaming machine having a protruding decorative portion shape different from that of the above-described embodiment (specifically, a decorative aspect of the protruding decorative portion different from FIG. 2 and the like). Here, a character portion (three turtle portions in FIG. 10) arranged only in the protruding decorative portion 55f is provided, and the decorativeness and the interest are increased by protruding the character portion. The configuration of the projecting decorative portion 55f other than the decorative aspect can be configured in the same manner as in the first and second embodiments, and in particular, the cover portion 60C having the same configuration as in the first and second embodiments is used in this embodiment. Yes.

<Embodiment 4>
Next, a fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
Also in this embodiment, a cover portion 60C having the same configuration as that of Embodiments 1 to 3 is used. Similarly to the above-described embodiment, the projecting decorative portion 55f is positioned forward of the flow path constituting surface (plate surface 51B) through the non-formation area (outer area of the end 51G) where the flow path constituting transparent plate is not formed. The front transparent plate (front glass 52) is provided with a convex portion 52B (non-flat portion) that protrudes forward so as to cover the protruding decorative portion 55f at a position corresponding to the protruding decorative portion 55f. ing. Furthermore, the character part (that is, the decoration part 55) in the present embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the operation mode, the display mode, and the like are changed. Since the configuration is almost the same as that of the embodiment, the differences will be mainly described. In addition, the principal part structure of this embodiment can be added to any of the above or below embodiments.

  Here, character part aspect control means (control device 21 shown in FIG. 12 etc. corresponds to the character part aspect control means) for controlling to change the character part aspect is provided. 11, the change in the state inside the region surrounded by the rail 22 and the change in the state in the part straddling the outside or the inside / outside are linked or related operations. Specific mechanisms and the like will be described later. The control device 21 has a function of driving an actuator for driving a character portion as shown in FIGS. 12 and 14 in addition to the function shown in FIG. 3 (the function described in the first embodiment).

  It should be noted that the change of the aspect referred to in the present invention is not limited to the configuration in which the character part itself changes, but the aspect of the character part is relatively changed by the change of the part related to the character part (for example, the vicinity of the character part). A configuration that changes to the above is also included as a concept. For example, a configuration is also included in which the character portion is illuminated when the lamp shines at a position away from the character portion by a predetermined distance so that the character portion looks bright or has a predetermined color. In addition, as a change in mode, the character part itself or a mode change by an action that displaces a part related to the character part, or a light emission in which a predetermined part related to the character part or the character part emits light. Of course, any aspect change method other than these may be applied as long as all aspects such as aspect changes are included as concepts and the state of the character portion changes.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, in the decoration part 55, the first displacement part 101 disposed in the game area and the second displacement part 140 disposed across the game area are not displaced. A fixed portion 120 is provided, and the first displacement portion 101 and the second displacement portion 140 are configured to be displaceable. As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the first displacement portion 101 is configured to be rotatable around the rotation shaft 103, and is configured to be displaced by driving the solenoid portion 105. Here, two shaft portions 113 extending rearward from the first displacement portion 101 are provided, and the flange portions 110 and 111 are attached to the drive shaft 107 so as to sandwich the shaft portion 113 with a margin. The drive shaft 107 is provided with a flange portion 108, and a coil spring 106 as an urging means is disposed between the flange portion 108 and the solenoid portion 105. When a predetermined gaming state is reached (described later), the solenoid portion 105 is energized, and the face portion of the turtle rotates counterclockwise. On the other hand, when the energization is released, the coil spring 106 is energized again. It will return to the initial state. Around the first displacement portion 101, a rib-shaped protective wall 55b is provided to prevent a game ball from colliding with the first displacement portion 101.

  As shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B, the second displacement portion 140 is disposed over the inside and outside of the game area 90 and is configured to be displaced by driving the solenoid portion 150. Here, a rear extension 142 extending rearward from the second displacement portion 101 is provided, and two shafts 144 extending from the rear extension 142 along the front surface of the game board are provided. The flange portions 154 and 155 are attached to the drive shaft 152 so as to sandwich the shaft portion 144 with a margin. The drive shaft 152 is provided with a flange portion 153, and a coil spring 151 as an urging means is disposed between the flange portion 153 and the solenoid portion 150. When a predetermined gaming state is reached (described later), the solenoid 150 is energized, and the child-shaped plate 141 moves laterally. On the other hand, when the energization is released, the coil spring 106 is energized again. By this, the initial state is restored. The first displacement unit 101 and the second displacement unit 140 are driven by the control unit 21 based on, for example, establishment of a predetermined game state (reach state occurrence, jackpot occurrence, or probability change occurrence). .

  Hereinafter, the generation control of these gaming states will be described. The flowcharts of FIGS. 15 to 18 show various routines executed by the control device 21. Each processing of these routines is executed based on the counter group and the flag F.

  The counter group includes a round counter R, a winning counter P, and a probability variation counter C. The round counter R is for counting the number of rounds, and the winning counter P is for counting the number of winning game balls B to the big winning opening 6 based on the detection result of the count switch 20. The probability variation counter C is used to determine the end of the high probability mode, and takes values of “2”, “1”, and “0”. Note that the initial values of the counters R, P, and C are all “0”.

  In addition, the counter group includes an internal random number counter for determining occurrence of a big hit gaming state, an outreach random number counter for determining outreach, etc., a respective symbol counter for determining stop symbols, and a reach And a reach type counter for determining the type of operation. Here, the outreach by the outreach random number counter refers to a state in which the winning combination is not finally made after the above-described reach gaming state. The flag F is used to determine whether or not the game ball B has won a prize in the V zone 11, and is set to “0” when no prize is detected by the V zone switch 19, and when a prize is detected. Set to “1”. It has already been explained that there are two types of probability modes, a low probability mode and a high probability mode, but the low probability mode is set as the initial value.

 Now, when the game is started by the player, the control device 21 starts with the first type of the game ball B based on the detection result of the start port switch 18 in step S10 of the special electric accessory control routine of FIG. It is determined whether or not there is a winning at the start port 4. If this determination condition is not satisfied, the special electric accessory control routine is terminated, and if it is satisfied, each value of the internal random number counter and the outlier reach random number counter is acquired and the value of each symbol counter is set in step S20. On the basis of the symbol sequences 8 to 10, the symbol is removed and acquired. Acquisition here refers to a process of reading the value of each counter and storing the value in a memory.

  Next, a symbol variation start process is executed in step S30. Specifically, in step S31 of FIG. 17, the symbols in the symbol rows 8 to 10 are variably displayed on the display device 5, respectively. This display makes it appear to the player that the three reels of left, middle and right are rotating. In step S32, it is determined whether or not the value of the internal random number counter is the same as the jackpot value. As the jackpot value, two types of values (low probability jackpot value and high probability jackpot value) are prepared. The former is a value for generating the jackpot gaming state with the low probability described above, and the latter is a value for generating with a high probability. For example, when the internal random number counter is a value that is updated every predetermined time in the range of “0” to “299”, “7” is set as the low probability jackpot value, and “7”, “17” , “27”, “37”, “47” are the jackpot values for high probability. Then, the probability that the jackpot gaming state will be 1/300 when the low probability jackpot value is used as the jackpot value, and 1/60 when the high probability jackpot value is used as the jackpot value. When the low probability mode is set in the previous control cycle, the low probability jackpot value is selected as the jackpot value. When the high probability mode is set, the high probability jackpot value is selected as the jackpot value.

  If the determination condition of step S32 is satisfied, the big hit symbol corresponding to the big hit value is stored in the memory as a stop symbol in step S33. On the other hand, if the determination condition in step S32 is not satisfied, it is determined in step S34 whether or not the value of the outreach random number counter is the same as the predetermined outreach value. If this determination condition is satisfied, in step S35, a symbol corresponding to the detach reach value (hereinafter referred to as “disconnect reach symbol”) is stored in the memory as a stop symbol. If the determination condition in step S34 is not satisfied, the off symbol in step S20 is stored in the memory as a stop symbol in step S36. Then, after storing the stop symbol in the above steps S33, S35, S36, the symbol variation start processing routine is terminated.

  After the process of step S30 (symbol variation start process) is performed as described above, the symbols in the left and right symbol rows 8 and 10 are stored in any of the steps S33, S35, and S36 in step S40 of FIG. Replace with the stopped symbol. The symbol fluctuations in the left and right symbol rows 8 and 10 are stopped by the symbol after replacement.

  In step S50, the symbol fluctuation in the middle symbol row 9 is stopped. Subsequently, in step S60, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination is a jackpot combination. If this determination condition is not satisfied, the special electric accessory control routine is terminated. If it is satisfied, a big hit signal ON is output to the output terminals 16B and 16b in step S70. Further, in step S80, it is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol is a special symbol (in this case, an odd symbol). If the symbol is a special symbol (step S80: Yes), the probability variation jackpot signal ON is output in step S90. Output to 16C and 16c. Subsequently, in step S100, the round counter R is reset. In step S110, the winning counter P is reset and the flag F is set to “0”.

  Subsequently, the solenoid 15 is excited in step S120 of FIG. Then, the shutter 14 falls and the passage entrance of the special winning opening 6 is opened. With this opening, the game ball B can be awarded to the V zone 11 and the passages 12 and 13. In step S130, the round counter R is incremented by "1".

  Next, in step S140, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning counter P is equal to or less than a predetermined value Pmax. If this determination condition is satisfied, it is determined in step S150 whether or not the scheduled closing time of the special winning opening 6 is yet. If this determination condition is satisfied (step S150: Yes), the process returns to step S140. As a result, after the start of opening the grand prize winning opening 6, as long as there are no more Pmax game balls B won or the scheduled closing time arrives, the big winning prize opening 6 continues to be opened. On the other hand, if any one of the determination conditions in steps S140 and S150 is not satisfied, the solenoid 15 is demagnetized in step S160. Then, the shutter 14 is raised, and the passage entrance of the special winning opening 6 is closed.

  In step S170, it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter R is equal to or less than Rmax. If this determination condition is satisfied, it is determined in step S180 whether or not the flag F is “1”. If the determination condition of step S180 is satisfied (step S180: Yes), the process returns to step S110 of FIG. Therefore, once the big hit gaming state occurs, the big winning opening 6 repeats the opening / closing cycle until the game ball B wins the V zone 11 at most Rmax times. For example, when the predetermined value Pmax is set to “10”, the opening time of the big prize opening 6 is set to “about 29.5” seconds, and the predetermined value Rmax is set to “16”, the big prize is won. After the opening of the mouth 6, when one of the following conditions is satisfied: (1) 10 game balls B win the big winning opening 6 or (2) about 29.5 seconds have passed. The winning opening 6 is closed. The opening / closing cycle of the big winning opening 6 is repeated up to 16 times on condition that the game ball B wins the V zone 11. If either one of the determination conditions in steps S170 and S180 is not satisfied, “big hit signal OFF” is output to the output terminals 16B and 16b in step S190. Further, in step S200, it is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol is a special symbol (in this case, an odd symbol). If the symbol is a special symbol (step S200: Yes), the probability variation jackpot signal OFF is output in step S210. Output to 16C and 16c. Subsequently, a probability variation process is executed in step S220, and then the special electric accessory control routine is terminated.

  In the probability variation processing routine of FIG. 18, in step S221, it is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol is a normal symbol (in this case, an even symbol). If this determination condition is not satisfied (step S221: No), that is, if the jackpot symbol is a special symbol (odd symbol), whether or not the probability variation counter C is “0” in step S227 (high probability mode) If the probability variation counter C is “0” (in the high probability mode) (S227: Yes), in step S228, the probability variation in-progress signal ON is output to the output terminals 16A and 16a. Output to. Subsequently, in step S229, the high probability mode is set, and the probability variation counter C is set to “2”. After executing the processing of step S229, the probability variation processing routine is terminated. Thus, when the big hit gaming state is continuously generated with the special symbol (odd symbol) during the high probability, the high probability mode is continued.

  On the other hand, if the determination condition in step S221 is satisfied, that is, if the big hit symbol is a normal symbol (even symbol), it is determined in step S222 whether the probability variation counter C is not "0". If the determination condition is not satisfied (C = 0), the probability variation processing routine is terminated. If the determination condition is satisfied (C = 2, 1), the probability variation counter C is decremented by “1” in step S223. In step S224, it is determined whether or not the probability variation counter C is “0”. If this determination condition is not satisfied (C = 1), the probability variation processing routine is terminated. If the determination condition is satisfied (C = 0), in step S225, the probability changing signal OFF is output to the output terminals 16A and 16a. In step S226, the low probability mode is set. Once the high probability mode is set in this way, the probability is high until the probability variation counter C becomes “0”, that is, after the high probability mode is set, until the big hit gaming state is continuously generated twice with an even number of symbols. The mode continues. When the big hit gaming state with an even number of symbols continues twice, the high probability mode ends and the mode is switched to the low probability mode.

  Note that the processing procedure in the present embodiment is an example, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the symbol variation process (step S31) may be performed after the stop symbol storage process (steps S33, S35, S36).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when it is detected that the game ball B has won the first type starting port 4, the values of the respective counters are acquired and the symbol columns 8 to 10 are variably displayed. A stop symbol is stored based on the value of each counter, and the symbol variation is stopped by the stop symbol. If the combination of symbols displayed when the game is stopped is a big win combination, a big win gaming state that is advantageous to the player occurs, and the game ball B is won in the V zone 11 at the maximum Rmax times until the big prize opening 6 open / close cycles are repeated.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol is a special symbol (odd symbol), the high probability mode is set, and the probability of occurrence of the jackpot gaming state is increased two times, the next time and the next time. That is, once the high probability mode is set, the probability of occurrence of two big hit gaming states is increased from the next time, but if the big hit gaming state occurs again with an odd symbol during that period, the high probability mode is set. . On the other hand, if a big hit gaming state occurs in the normal symbol (even symbol) after the period has elapsed, the high probability mode ends (switches to the low probability mode). In such a control process, the character portion is driven and controlled at a predetermined timing (for example, when a big hit occurs, when a probability change occurs, when a reach occurs, etc.). The timing for drive control can be varied. Further, the displacement of the first displacement unit 101 and the second displacement unit 140 may be controlled in association with each other. For example, when the reach occurs, only the first displacement portion 101 is displaced, when the big hit occurs, only the second displacement portion 140 is displaced, and when the probability variation occurs, both the first displacement portion 101 and the second displacement portion 140 are displaced. For example, the first displacement portion 101 and the second displacement portion 140 become more relevant, and the player will watch the trends of both displacement portions carefully, and the decoration and the interest can be effectively improved. it can.

<Embodiment 5>
Next, Embodiment 5 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 19 is a conceptual diagram conceptually illustrating an example of a gaming machine according to the fifth embodiment, and FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a cross-sectional configuration of main parts. FIG. 21 is a diagram conceptually showing the back side configuration of the glass door frame of the gaming machine of FIG. In the first to fourth embodiments, the case where the game area and the flowable area are almost the same is shown, but in the fifth embodiment, the game area and the flowable area are slightly different. Regarding other configurations, any embodiment can be applied in combination as long as it is the above-described embodiment and can be combined. In particular, the cover portion 60C having the same configuration as that of the first to fourth embodiments is also used in this embodiment. Also in the fifth embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 19 to 21, as in the above-described embodiment, the front decorative plate (that is, the front glass 52) that covers the front of the protruding decorative portion 55 f in the decorative portion 55 has a protruding decoration. The convex part 52B which covers this protrusion decoration part 55f is provided in the front position of the part 55f in a convex shape, and the convex part 52B is further provided at least on the peripheral edge of the front transparent plate (front glass 52). In the arrangement region of the convex portion 52B in the front transparent plate (front glass 52), the peripheral portion of the front transparent plate (front glass 52) swells forward. Then, as shown in FIGS. 19 to 21, in the front glass 52, a flat portion 52A is provided in parallel with the flow path constituting surface, and the convex portion 52B is convex forward of the flat portion 52A. It is configured.

  Also in this embodiment, most of the game area corresponding part is the flat part 52A, and most of the extended part corresponding part is configured as a convex part 52B and is raised. As shown characteristically in FIG. 20, the convex portion 52 </ b> B has a configuration that gradually rises forward from the flat portion 52 </ b> A configured in parallel with the flow path constituting surface in the front glass 52 to the peripheral portion of the front glass 52. ing. A part of the protruding decorative portion 55 f protrudes in front of the rear glass 51 at the side position of the rear glass 51 (outside position of the end portion 51 G), and the convex portion 52 B formed on the front glass 52. Constructed in the back side. The protruding decorative portion 55f protrudes to a front position with respect to the flat portion 52A in the front glass 52.

  In addition to such a glass configuration, in the present embodiment, in the region where the decorative portion 55 is provided, an internal channel 54a different from the boundary of the game region is configured, and the outer wall portion of the internal channel 54a The outermost edge of the flowable area is set along. In the present specification, a predetermined frame is configured in a substantially annular shape, and on the other hand, a frame configuration in which a frame member does not exist in part (that is, a frame configuration in which a part of the annular shape is missing). The boundary of the game area is set so as to connect the end portions of the lacking portion with the shortest distance. In the example of FIG. 19, for the missing portion (ie, the portion between P1 and P2), the boundary of the game area is set so as to connect P1 and P2 with the shortest distance, and along the internal flow path 54a. The position is different from the outermost edge of the flowable area set in the above. In FIG. 19, except for P <b> 1 and P <b> 2 (that is, outside the decoration portion 55), the boundary of the game area is set along the rail 22 as in FIG. 3.

  On the other hand, FIG. 22 shows a glass configuration as described above (that is, a configuration in which the peripheral portion of the front glass gradually rises), while a non-arrangement region (region between P1 and P2) is configured. The rails 22 on both sides are not illustrated in an arc shape. Even in this case, a line segment that connects the edges P1, P2 of the rail 22 that forms the boundary of the non-arranged region with the shortest distance is virtually set as the boundary of the game region. Note that, except between P1 and P2 (that is, outside the decoration portion 55), the boundary of the game area is set along the rail 22 in the same manner as in FIG. And the decoration part 55 is arrange | positioned so that the inside and outside of such a game area may be straddled. And the cover part 60C is arrange | positioned so that the edge part 51G may be covered similarly to the said embodiment.

  FIG. 23 shows the above-described glass configuration (that is, a configuration in which the peripheral portion of the front glass 52 gradually rises), while the rail 22 as a “predetermined frame” is arranged in a substantially annular shape on the game board 7. In addition, the rail 22 is disposed so as to partially surround the vicinity of the end portion of the game board 7 within the frame, and the decoration portion 55 is located in the frame of the rail 22 from the vicinity of the center portion of the game board 7. It is arranged so as to form a continuous design over the vicinity of the end of the game board 7. Also in this case, the protruding decorative portion 55f is provided outside the end portion 51G of the rear glass 51, and the cover portion 60C is disposed so as to cover the end portion 51G. About the structure of 60 C of cover parts, it can comprise similarly to Embodiment 1 grade | etc.,.

<Embodiment 6>
Next, Embodiment 6 will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 24 is a perspective view showing an example of this embodiment, FIG. 25 is a diagram conceptually showing a cross-sectional configuration of the main part, and FIG. 26 shows a state in which the glass door frame is opened with respect to FIG.
Although the thing of the structure from which the front glass 52 as a front transparent board protrudes was illustrated in the said embodiment, the front transparent board in this embodiment is comprised with the single flat board as a whole. In the present embodiment, both the rear glass 51 and the front glass 52 are made of a single flat plate and are disposed substantially parallel to each other, and the cover portion 60C is disposed so as to be interposed between these glasses. It has come to be. The configuration of the cover portion is the same as that of the above embodiment, and the cover portion 60C is attached to the projecting decorative portion main body 55g so as to be displaceable. Similarly to FIG. 5, the cover portion 60C is held in the position shown in FIG. 25 by a spring member in a natural state, and is displaced by being pushed by the vicinity of the end portion 51G of the cover portion 60C.

<Embodiment 7>
Next, Embodiment 7 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 27 shows a modification of FIGS. In the above embodiment, the cover portion is illustrated as a part of the protruding decorative portion. However, in this embodiment, the cover portion 70A is attached to a part different from the protruding decorative portion 55f. In the example of FIG. 27, the cover portion 70 </ b> A is configured to be attached to the rear glass 51, and more specifically, the cover portion 70 </ b> A is bonded to the front side of the rear glass 51 with an adhesive or the like. In addition, the example of FIG. 28 is a further modification of FIG. 27, and the configuration for attaching the cover portion to the rear glass 51 is different from that of FIG. 27. In FIG. 28, the cover portion 70B is configured to be detachably attached to the rear glass 51. More specifically, the cover portion 70B is configured to include a sandwiching portion that sandwiches the rear glass 51 in the thickness direction. . If it does in this way, a cover part can be attached or detached according to a condition, and an edge part can be covered easily. The example of FIG. 29 is a further modification of FIGS. 27 and 28, and the cover portion 70 </ b> C is attached to the back surface of the front glass 52. All of the cover portions 70A, 70B, and 70C can have a design related to the protruding decorative portion 55f, and more specifically, can be configured to be continuous in design with the protruding decorative portion 55f. For example, when FIG. 2 and FIG. 5 are modified and configured as shown in any of FIGS. 27 to 29, a design that forms part of the turtle body can be obtained.

<Eighth embodiment>
Next, an eighth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 30 is a conceptual diagram conceptually showing a configuration of two glasses, a frame body holding the glass, and a glass door frame 3 for the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 31 is a back side configuration of the glass door frame. 32 is a conceptual diagram conceptually showing FIG. 32, and FIG. 32 shows FIG. 30 in combination with the board configuration of the game board. FIG. 33 is a conceptual diagram conceptually showing a cross-sectional configuration of the main part.

  In the present embodiment, the transparent plate holding frame (frame 83) configured to be openable and closable with respect to the game board 7 and holding the peripheral edge of the rear glass 51 in the transparent plate holding door (glass door frame 3) in the same manner as the above embodiment. However, the cover portion 60 </ b> D is provided as a part of the frame 83 or in a form attached to the frame 83. As shown in FIGS. 31 and 33, the frame 83 has an annular flow path constituting transparent plate holding portion for holding the rear glass and an annular front transparent plate holding portion for holding the front glass 62. Yes. As shown in FIGS. 31 and 33, a part 83A of the flow path constituting transparent plate holding portion is arranged closer to the game board center side than the protruding decorative portion 55f in the plane direction parallel to the front surface of the game board 7. The cover portion 60D is configured to be attached to a part 83A of the flow path constituting transparent plate holding portion.

  As shown in FIG. 33, the cover portion 60D is detachably attached to a part 83A of the flow path constituting transparent plate holding portion, and the cover portion 60D and the projecting decorative portion 55f abut in the mounted state. The cover portion 60D and the projecting decorative portion 55f are connected to each other. Specifically, the engaging portion provided in the cover portion 60D and the engaged portion provided in the projecting decorative portion 55f are connected to each other by being engaged with each other. Here, the glass door frame is connected. 3, the protrusions 63 formed on the cover portion 60 </ b> D are inserted (for example, press-fitted) into the holes 60 </ b> F formed on the protruding decorative portion 55 f, and are engaged with each other by this insertion. Note that the cover portion 60D and the projecting decorative portion may be connected not by engagement but by a fastening member such as a screw, for example.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 32, the cover portion 60 </ b> D here also has a design related to the decorative portion 55, and more specifically, the cover portion 60 </ b> D and the periphery of the cover portion 60 </ b> D in the decorative portion 55. The parts are designed to form a continuous design. In the above example, the cover portion 60D is configured to be attached to the part 83A of the flow path constituting transparent plate holding portion. However, a part of the flow path constituting transparent plate holding portion is arranged in the board direction (that is, the front surface of the game board). (A surface direction parallel to) may be arranged closer to the game board center side than the projecting decorative part and may be configured as a cover part. That is, the frame 83 itself may function as a cover part.

<Ninth Embodiment>
Next, Embodiment 9 will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 34 is a perspective view conceptually showing an example of the gaming machine of the present embodiment, and FIG. 35 is a front conceptual view of FIG. FIG. 36 is a conceptual diagram conceptually showing the cross-sectional structure of the main part.

  In the present embodiment, a configuration in which the cover 60E is provided on the glass door frame 3 is shown. Here, the cover part 60E is detachably attached to the glass door frame 3, and partially covers the front glass 52 and the rear glass 51 in the opening area of the window part 3c that opens in front of the front glass 52. Thus, the cover part 60E is arranged. More specifically, the cover part 60E is configured to be suspended from a predetermined first position of the opening edge of the window part 3c to a second position different from the predetermined first position. Here, similarly to the above embodiment, the cover 60E is decorated so as to have a continuous design with the surrounding portions. In addition, you may comprise the cover part 60E integrally with the window part 3c as a part of glass door frame 3. FIG. In addition, here, a configuration in which the front glass is flat is illustrated, but a configuration in which a part of the front glass projects may be used as in the above-described embodiment. Moreover, the cover part 60E may be comprised so that attachment or detachment to the glass door frame 3 is impossible. As shown in FIG. 35, the cover portion 60E here is also designed in association with the decorative portion 55. More specifically, the cover portion 60E and the peripheral portion of the cover portion 60E in the decorative portion 55 Is configured to have a continuous design.

<Other embodiments>
The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described with reference to the above description and drawings. For example, the following embodiments are also included in the technical scope of the present invention, and further, within the scope not departing from the gist of the invention other than the following. Various modifications can be made.
(1) The above embodiment exemplifies a configuration in which the display screen is entirely within the game area, but a configuration in which a part of the display screen is arranged outside the game area, that is, the display screen is from the inside of the game area to the outside. The structure arrange | positioned so that it may straddle may be sufficient.
(2) In the above embodiment, the configuration in which the display screen is arranged substantially parallel to the front surface of the game board is illustrated, but the display screen may be configured to be inclined with respect to the front surface of the game board.
(3) In the above embodiment, the display device peripheral parts arranged around the display device are exemplified as the decoration portion. However, the other decoration portions are extended from the inside of the game area to the outside. Also good. For example, the decoration portion may be an accessory component constituting the accessory, and the extending portion may be configured in a form in which a part of the accessory component is extended. Further, in the winning device arranged on the game board, a part of the components constituting the winning device may be extended outside the game area.
(4) In the above embodiment, the configuration in which the extension portion is provided in the upper right portion of the game area is shown, but the position of the extension portion is not limited to this. For example, the upper left portion, the lower right portion, the lower left portion, or the like may be used. Alternatively, it may be the side, upper, lower or the like of the game area.
(5) In the above-described embodiment, the display screen is centered on the display screen so that the center of the display screen is shifted to a position closer to the extension portion than the center position of the game area. .
(6) In the above embodiment, both the front transparent plate and the flow path forming transparent plate are made of glass members, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the front transparent plate can be constituted by a resin member, while the flow path constituting transparent plate can be constituted by a glass member. If it does in this way, about a flow path constituent transparent board, it will be constituted by a glass member which is hard to produce a crack etc., and a front transparent board will be constituted by a resin member which is easy to process. Moreover, you may comprise both a front transparent board and a flow-path structure transparent board with a resin member.
(7) In the above embodiment, the flat portion and the convex portion are exemplified by a single plate, but the convex portion may be joined to the flat portion.

The perspective view which illustrates notionally the gaming machine concerning Embodiment 1 of the present invention The front view which illustrates notionally the gaming machine concerning Embodiment 1 of the present invention The front view which shows notionally the game board structure of the gaming machine of FIG. The conceptual diagram which illustrates notionally the back side structure of the glass door frame of the gaming machine of FIG. Explanatory drawing explaining the principal part structure of the gaming machine of Embodiment 1. The perspective view which illustrates notionally the gaming machine concerning Embodiment 2 The front view which illustrates notionally the gaming machine concerning Embodiment 2 The conceptual diagram which illustrates notionally the back side structure of the glass door frame of the gaming machine of FIG. Conceptual diagram conceptually showing the cross-sectional configuration of the main part of FIG. The front view which illustrates notionally the gaming machine concerning Embodiment 3 Front view conceptually showing an example of a gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment Conceptual diagram of the main part of the character part seen from the front The conceptual diagram which illustrates the back side mechanism of FIG. Explanatory drawing explaining the drive mechanism of a 2nd displacement part notionally The flowchart which shows an example of the flow of a special electric accessory control routine Figure following Figure 15 The flowchart which shows an example of the flow of a design variation start processing routine Flow chart showing an example of the flow of a probability variation processing routine The front view which illustrates notionally the gaming machine concerning Embodiment 5 of the present invention The figure which shows notionally the principal part cross-section structure of the gaming machine of FIG. The conceptual diagram which shows notionally the back side structure of a glass door frame about the gaming machine of FIG. Front view conceptually illustrating an example different from FIG. 19 and 22 are front views conceptually illustrating an example different from FIGS. The perspective view which illustrates notionally the gaming machine concerning Embodiment 6 The conceptual diagram which shows notionally the principal part cross-section structure of Embodiment 6. Explanatory drawing explaining the state which the door opened from FIG. The conceptual diagram which shows notionally the principal part cross-section structure of Embodiment 7. The figure which shows the example different from FIG. 27 about Embodiment 7. The figure which shows the example different from FIG. 27, FIG. 28 about Embodiment 7. Explanatory drawing mainly explaining the positional relationship of a cover part and glass about an example of the gaming machine of Embodiment 8. Explanatory drawing explaining the back side structure of a glass door frame about an example of the gaming machine of Embodiment 8. Front view of the gaming machine of FIGS. Explanatory drawing explaining notionally the principal part cross-sectional structure of the gaming machine of FIG. The perspective view which illustrates notionally about an example of the game machine of Embodiment 9. Front view of the gaming machine of FIG. FIG. 34 is a conceptual diagram conceptually illustrating a cross-sectional configuration of main parts of the gaming machine of FIG.

Explanation of symbols

1 ... Pachinko machine (game machine)
7 ... Game board 7d ... Board (front of game board)
21 ... Control device (character part mode control means)
22 ... Rail (predetermined frame)
51 ... Rear glass (transparent plate for flow path)
51B ... Back glass plate surface (flow path constituting surface)
51G ... End of rear glass 52 ... Front glass (front transparent plate)
52A ... Flat part 52B ... Convex part (non-flat part, raised part)
55 ... Decoration part (display device surrounding parts, character part)
55f ... projecting decorative part 60C ... cover part 90 ... gaming area

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine in which a predetermined frame is attached to the game board and the game area is configured by being surrounded by the predetermined frame,
A flow path constituting transparent plate disposed to constitute a flow path of the game ball in front of the game board, and a front transparent plate disposed in front of the flow path constituting transparent plate, and the flow path structure. At least a part of the back surface of the transparent plate is a flow path constituting surface that constitutes a flow path facing the front surface of the game board,
A part of a predetermined decorative portion made of one or a plurality of parts provided so as to be attached to the game board in the gaming area is arranged outside the gaming area, and at least one of the decorative portions. Part, provided with a projecting decorative part projecting forward from the flow path constituting surface through a non-formation area where the flow path constituting transparent plate is not formed,
Furthermore, the game machine characterized by the cover part which covers the front of the edge part by the side of the said non-formation area | region in the said flow path structure transparent plate being arrange | positioned.

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