JP2009226056A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine can attain an new performance which has not existed before by effectively conducting the performance with an ornament member even when the scale of a display is increased, and conducting unpredictable performance displaying by performance display by the display and the performance by the ornament member. <P>SOLUTION: When the performance is conducted by the use of a clear door 310 and/or a plated door 320, the performance display is conducted after converting a state into the first state to cover the display area of the liquid crystal display 212. When the performance is not conducted by the use of the clear door 310 and/or the plated door 320, the state is converted into the second state not to cover the display area of the liquid crystal display 212. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine including a display device that performs a display game on a display screen.

In current gaming machines, for example, pachinko gaming machines, due to the increase in the size of display devices that perform display games on the display screen, most of the gaming regions are occupied by the display devices, and there are fewer regions for attaching decorative members. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1). For this reason, only the display device occupies an important position in the production in the pachinko gaming machine, and the decoration of the decorative member that has higher brightness than the display device (for example, a liquid crystal display device) and appeals to the player. There was a situation in which it was impossible to produce a lamp, and the display device was enlarged to enhance the interest, but on the contrary, it was less interesting than the previous pachinko machines.
JP 2006-296586 A

  However, in the invention of Patent Document 1, depending on the content of the display device, the large display device may appeal to the player. And in the display area of a large display device, for example, there is an area that does not appeal to the player, such as an area in which a variable display of a symbol is not performed in a variable display game. You may want to use it.

  An object of the present invention is to effectively perform an effect by a decorative member even when the display device is enlarged, and perform an unexpected effect display by an effect display by the display device and an effect by the decorative member. It is intended to provide a gaming machine capable of realizing a novel production that is not possible.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1
In a gaming machine equipped with a display device that performs a display game on a display screen,
A decorative member that shields at least a part of the display area of the display device and includes a translucent part that transmits light;
A driving mechanism capable of converting the decorative member into a first state covering the display area of the display device and a second state not covering the display area of the display device;
Irradiating means for irradiating light;
With
In the first state, the decorative member forms a space between the decorative member and the display device,
The irradiation means is disposed in the space portion and irradiates light from the space portion to the back surface of the decorative member.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, when performing an effect by a decoration member, the effect is displayed by converting to the first state covering the display area of the display device, and when an effect by the decoration member is not performed. Since the display area of the display device can be converted into the second state that does not cover, even when the display device is enlarged, the effect by the decoration member is effectively performed, and the effect display by the display device and the decoration member Depending on the production, an unexpected production display can be performed, and a novel production that has never been possible before can be realized.
Further, in particular, since the irradiating means for irradiating light is arranged in the space formed between the decorative member and the display device, when performing the effect by the decorative member, the irradiating means from the space portion. Light is irradiated on the back surface of the decorative member, and a more surprising production display can be performed to realize a novel production that has never been achieved before.

Here, the gaming machine includes a ball ball gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, an arrangement ball gaming machine, and a sparrow ball gaming machine, a pachislot machine or a slot machine.
The display device may be a single device such as a liquid crystal display device, a CRT (cathode ray tube) display device, a display device in which these devices and a large number of light emitting elements are arranged, or a mechanical display device using a rotating drum. It may be a combination with the above, and it only needs to include an image displayable area.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
At least a part of the translucent part is composed of a diffusion material that diffuses light,
When the irradiation means irradiates light on the back surface of the decorative member in the first state,
The display device is characterized in that a display area covered with the decorative member is luminescently displayed.

According to the second aspect of the invention, the portion of the decorative member made of the diffusing material emits light by the light irradiated by the irradiation means and also by the light irradiated by the display device. When the light emitted by the means and the light emitted by the display device are emitted in similar colors, the effect of increasing the amount of light can be obtained, each of which has a different hue. In the case of the irradiated light, it is possible to produce a mixed color having a light intensity stronger than the color displayed on the display device alone by the color mixture of the light.
Therefore, the decorativeness can be improved and a novel effect that has not been achieved in the past can be realized by the effect display by the effect display by the display device and the effect by the decoration member.

The invention according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
A part of the decorative member is made of a diffusing material that diffuses light, and all or part of the decorative member other than the portion made of the diffusing material is made of a reflective material that can reflect light. ,
When the irradiation means irradiates light on the back surface of the decorative member in the first state,
The display device is characterized in that a display area covered with the decorative member is luminescently displayed.

According to the third aspect of the invention, the portion of the decorative member made of the diffusing material emits light by the light irradiated by the irradiation means and also emits the light irradiated by the display device. When the light emitted by the means and the light emitted by the display device are emitted in similar colors, the effect of increasing the amount of light can be obtained, each of which has a different hue. In the case of the irradiated light, it is possible to produce a mixed color having a light intensity stronger than the color displayed on the display device alone by the color mixture of the light.
Therefore, the decorativeness can be improved and a novel effect that has not been achieved in the past can be realized by the effect display by the effect display by the display device and the effect by the decoration member.
In addition, since all or part of the decorative member other than the portion made of the diffusing material is made of a reflective material capable of reflecting light, the light irradiated by the irradiation means and the display device are irradiated. Since the light reflected by the reflective material is then reflected by the surface of the display device and passes through the portion made of the diffusing material, the amount of light emitted from the portion made of the diffusing material increases. , The decorativeness can be further improved.

The invention according to claim 4 is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The decorative member is composed of a light translucent member,
When the irradiation means irradiates light on the back surface of the decorative member in the first state,
The display device is characterized in that a display area covered with the decorative member is luminescently displayed.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, since the decorative member can reflect and transmit light, a part of the display device covered with the decorative member can be visually recognized and irradiated. The light irradiated by the means is reflected by the decorative member, and then reflected by the front surface of the display device and reaches the player's eyes. As if there is an irradiation means for irradiating a part of the display device. Illusion can be generated, and the decorativeness can be improved.

The invention according to claim 5 is the gaming machine according to claim 4,
The decorative member has a concave curved surface on the back surface,
The light emitted from the irradiating means is reflected on the back surface of the decorative member and is condensed on the front surface of the display device.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, since the back surface of the decorative member has a concave curved surface shape, the light emitted from the irradiating means is reflected by the back surface of the decorative member, and the light is collected on the front surface of the display device. Therefore, it is possible to more effectively generate an illusion as if there is an irradiation means for irradiating a part of the display device, and the decorativeness can be improved.

The invention according to claim 6 is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The decorative member is
At least a part thereof is made of a diffusing material, and all or part of the part other than the portion made of the diffusing material, a first decorative member made of a reflective material capable of reflecting light,
A second decorative member composed of a light translucent member;
With
The first decorative member is composed of a plate member curved with a predetermined radius of curvature, and the second decorative member is composed of a plate member curved with a curvature radius larger than the curvature radius of the first decorative member,
The drive mechanism rotates the first decorative member and the second decorative member around the center of the curvature circle at the radius of curvature of the first decorative member and the center of the curvature circle at the radius of curvature of the second decorative member. Let
The second decorative member is disposed on the front surface of the first decorative member.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, when the first decorative member and the second decorative member are used to produce an effect, the second decorative member is disposed on the front surface of the first decorative member. The light emitted from the portion made of the diffusing material is reflected by the second decorative member, and the reflected light is then reflected by the portion made of the reflective material of the first decorative member, and then the second decorative member. 2 Come out of the decorative member.
Therefore, in this way, there is light that repeatedly appears between the first decorative member and the second decorative member, and there is light that passes directly through the first decorative member and the second decorative member, The effect of the decoration member can be preferably improved.

  According to the present invention, when performing an effect by the decorative member, the effect is displayed by converting to the first state covering the display area of the display device, and when the effect by the decorative member is not performed, the display of the display device is performed. Since it can convert to the 2nd state which does not cover an area | region, even when a display apparatus is enlarged, the effect by a decoration member can be performed effectively.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
Here, a pachinko gaming machine as a suitable example of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment is a game in which a game ball is fired (bulleted) into an internal game area 1a, and the front upper half of the glass is a glass. A game board 1 constituting a game area 1a is installed on the back side of the board.

  In the game area 1a surrounded by the guide rails 2 of the game board 1, game balls launched by a launcher (not shown) are allowed to flow down. In the game area 1a, a general diagram start gate (not shown), a general diagram start memory for displaying the number of unprocessed times in which the game ball passes through the general diagram start gate and the general diagram variable display game is unprocessed. There is provided a display (not shown) and an ordinary map change display (not shown) for displaying a normal symbol change display game. Also, the normal variation winning device 7 and a special figure start memory display (illustrated) that lights up and displays the number of unprocessed times in which the game ball has won the normal variation winning device 7 and the special display variable display game has not yet been processed. (Not shown), a special figure fluctuation display (not shown) for displaying a special figure fluctuation display game is provided.

  Also, it has an attacker-type opening / closing door 10a that can be opened by turning the upper end side to the front side, and the prize winning opening is closed depending on the result of the special display variable display game (player) A special variable winning device 10 for converting from an unfavorable state) to an open state (a state advantageous to a player), and an out hole 9 for collecting a game ball that has not won a winning opening. In addition, the game area 1a is provided with general winning ports 8, 8,..., A windmill (not shown) as a batting direction changing member, a number of obstacle nails (not shown), and the like.

  The normal variation winning device 7 includes a pair of left and right open / close members 7a, 7a, and the open / close members 7a, 7a are normally closed at intervals sufficient to allow one game ball to flow (a disadvantageous state for the player). ) Is held, but if the result of the normal-variation display game is in a predetermined stop display mode, it is opened in a reverse “C” shape by a driving device (for example, a solenoid) (not shown) and is normally changed. The game apparatus can be changed to a state in which a game ball easily flows into the winning device 7 (a state advantageous to the player). The normal variation winning device 7 also serves as a special winning start opening. That is, based on the detection of the game ball by the start opening SW (not shown) provided in the inside of the normal variation winning device 7 (winning area), the start right to start the special variable display game is generated. It has become.

  In addition, a center case 11 that forms a substantially rectangular display window 12 serving as a display area for a special variable display game is attached to the approximate center of the game area 1a. A display control device 40 is arranged. The display control device 40 includes a display device 200 that performs a display game on a display screen. The display device 200 includes a liquid crystal display device 212, and a display unit 212 a that can change display contents is provided in the center case 11. It is arranged so as to be visible from the front side of the game board 1 through the display window 12. The display device 200 is not limited to the one provided with the liquid crystal display device 212 but may be provided with a display such as an EL or CRT. The detailed configuration of the center case 11 and the display control device 40 will be described later.

  Then, based on the fact that the game ball thrown into the game area 1a enters the normal variation winning device 7 which also serves as the start port of the special figure and the start condition is established, the special figure variable display game is displayed on the special figure fluctuation display. Can be executed. In addition, a display game corresponding to a special display variable display game in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) are displayed in a variable manner on the liquid crystal display device 212 can be executed. This display game is performed by causing the liquid crystal display device 212 to display a plurality of types of identification information in a variable manner for a predetermined time. As a result of the special figure fluctuation display game, if the display form of the special figure fluctuation indicator becomes a special result aspect (for example, “7”), a special game state (so-called jackpot state) is obtained. ) Correspondingly, the display mode of the liquid crystal display device 212 is also a special result mode (for example, any one of the numbers in the flat order such as “7, 7, 7”).

  Further, for example, after the display unit 212a of the liquid crystal display device 212 is divided into a left region, a middle region, and a right region, numbers 1 to 9 (special drawing: identification information) are sequentially displayed in a variable manner in each region. The variable display of each of the three areas is stopped in order (for example, stop in the order of the left area, the right area, and the middle area), and a special display variable display game is displayed in which one number is displayed in each area as a stop symbol. . In addition, when the change display of the two areas is stopped and the remaining one area is changing display, when the number of the two stopped areas stops at the same number (reach state), It is possible to change the stopping method of the symbols to be stopped. Examples of such a change in the method of stopping the change display in the reach state (reach action) include, for example, making the display time of the change display longer than usual or causing a character or the like to appear. In rare cases, the game is developed from one reach action to another, or a reach action (so-called special reach, premium reach) that is different from the normal reach action appears to improve the interest of the player. Specifically, for example, in the case of developing from a normal reach state to a special reach or the like, a reach action is performed so as to cover the right region of the display unit 212a of the liquid crystal display device 212 by the opening / closing operation of the door unit 300.

  The special variable winning device 10 includes a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an attacker-type opening / closing door 10a that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side tilts toward the front side. By converting the winning opening from the closed state to the opened state, the inflow of game balls into the large winning opening is facilitated. The open / close door 10a is driven by a special prize opening solenoid (not shown). In addition, a count SW (not shown) for detecting a game ball that has entered the big prize opening is arranged inside the big prize opening (winning area).

  Further, each of the general winning ports 8, 8,... Provided in the game area 1a is provided with a winning port SW (not shown) for detecting a game ball that has entered the general winning ports 8, 8,. ing. Then, when the game ball driven into the game area 1a by starting the game wins a prize winning port such as the general prize winning port 8, 8,..., The normal variable prize winning device 7, the special variable prize winning device 10, or the like. A predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to each winning opening are discharged (paid out).

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the center case 11 disposed substantially at the center of the game area 1 a has a rectangular display window 12 that divides the display area of the liquid crystal display device 212 at the center and is decorated around the display window 12. And is fitted into the opening 1b formed in the game board 1 from the front side. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a portion of the center case 11 where the display window portion 12 is formed is a cylindrical space having a predetermined front-rear width. The ends are closed by a protective panel 28 made of a transparent material. That is, in the center of the center case 11, a recessed chamber 16 that is recessed rearward is formed.

  Further, on the right side when viewed from the front surface of the center case 11, a storage portion 110 is configured to store a door unit 300 having a substantially semi-cylindrical shape, which will be described later. The storage unit 110 includes an upper protective wall 111 and a lower protective wall 112 that protect the clear door 310 that constitutes the door unit 300, and a clear door 310 and a plated door 320 that constitute the door unit 300. In a state where the area is not covered, that is, in a state where the clear door 310 and the plated door 320 are stored in the storage unit 110, the front for concealing the clear door 310 and the plated door 320 from being visible from the front surface of the center case 11. And a wall 113.

  The upper protective wall 111 and the lower protective wall 112 are disposed at height positions facing the upper and lower portions of the clear door 310, respectively, from the right side of the center case 11 along the curved outer periphery of the clear door 310. The case 11 is arranged so as to go around the center rear.

  The front wall 113 is composed of a flat plate member disposed between the upper protective wall 111 and the lower protective wall 112 on the right side of the center case 11. The front wall 113 is disposed at a position that does not cover the display area of the liquid crystal display device 212 in the front-rear positional relationship with the liquid crystal display device 212 when viewed from the front surface of the center case 11. When the clear door 310 and the plating door 320 that are configured do not cover the display area of the liquid crystal display device 212 (see FIGS. 10 and 11), the clear door 310 and the plating door 320 are stored behind the front wall 113. . The width of the front wall 113 is configured such that the clear door 310 and the plated door 320 accommodated from the front surface of the center case 11 are not visible.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the display control device 40 is arranged behind the center case 11. The display control device 40 includes an attachment base 211 for fixing to the back surface of the game board 1, a liquid crystal display device 212 attached to the attachment base 211, and a cover member 213 that covers the back of the liquid crystal display device 212. And a door unit 300 that shields a part of the display area (right side area) of the liquid crystal display device 212.

  The mounting base 211 has a recessed portion 211a that opens forward, and the recessed portion 211a has a center case 11 that is fitted into an opening 1b formed in the game board 1 from the front surface side and extends to the back surface of the game board 1. The rear part can be accommodated. A rectangular through hole 211b penetrating in the front-rear direction is formed in the rear wall of the mounting base 211 that is the inner wall surface of the recess 211a. The through-hole 211b has such a size that the front part of the display device 200 attached to the rear of the attachment base 211 can be fitted. The display device 200 includes a liquid crystal display device 212. A display portion 212a of the liquid crystal display device 212 is provided on the front side, and the display portion 212a faces forward through a through hole 211b. A cover member 213 is attached to the back surface of the attachment base 211 so as to cover the back of the liquid crystal display device 212.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 to 9, the door unit 300 is disposed on the right side of the recess 211 a that opens to the front of the mounting base 211. The door unit 300 includes a clear door 310 as a decorative member (second decorative member) disposed on the outside thereof, a plating door 320 as a decorative member (first decorative member) disposed on the inside thereof, A first driving unit 330 as a driving mechanism for driving the clear door 310, a second driving unit 340 as a driving mechanism for driving the plating door 320, and the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 100 from behind the clear door 310 and the plating door 320. LED 350 as an irradiating means for irradiating light, and a door unit base 360 to which the clear door 310, the plating door 320, the first driving unit 330, the second driving unit 340 and the LED 350 are attached.

  The clear door 310 is formed of a light translucent member as the second decorative member, and includes a first clear door 311 that shields the first area E1 that is a part of the display area of the liquid crystal display device 212, and the first clear door. And a second clear door 312 that shields the second area E2 that is a part of the display area other than the first area E1 that is shielded by 311.

  The first clear door 311 rotates the first clear door main body 311a by the first clear door main body 311a that shields the first area E1 that is a part of the display area of the liquid crystal display device 212 and the first driving unit 330. A first clear door rotation shaft 311b, and a first clear door connecting portion 311c that connects the first clear door main body 311a and the first clear door rotation shaft 311b are provided.

  The first clear door body 311a is formed of a plate-like member curved with a predetermined radius of curvature. Specifically, the curvature radius of the first clear door body 311a is designed to be smaller than the curvature radii at the curved portions of the upper protective wall 111 and the lower protective wall 112. On the left side of the lower end of the first clear door main body 311a, when the first clear door 311 rotates, the first clear door main body 311a faces the first area E1 which is a part of the display area of the liquid crystal display device 212. A restraining piece 311a1 for restraining is extended, and a rectangular opening 311a2 is provided at the lower part of the first clear door main body 311a, and a door unit base 360 described later is provided in the opening 311a2. Is provided with a wheel 311a3 that abuts against a guide wall 362a2 provided on the first bottom portion 362a.

  The first clear door rotation shaft 311b is formed in a bottomed cylindrical shape having an opening 311b1 at the upper end, and the opening 311b1 directly applies a driving force by a first driving motor 331 of the first driving unit 330 described later. A fitting portion (not shown) formed on the back surface of the receiving first sector gear 333 is fitted. Further, a through hole 311b2 is formed at the bottom of the first clear door rotation shaft 311b, and a second clear door rotation shaft 312b described later passes therethrough.

  The first clear door connecting portion 311c is composed of a fan-shaped flat plate member, and the fan-shaped arc portion 311c1 and the upper back surface of the first clear door main body 311a are connected, and the two fan-shaped strings are connected. The first clear door rotation shaft 311b is connected and disposed on the intersecting point, that is, at the center of the curvature circle of the radius of curvature of the first clear door main body 311a. The first clear door connecting portion 311c is provided with an opening 311c2 at the center of a line segment connecting both ends of the fan-shaped arc, and the opening 311c2 has a first ceiling portion constituting a door unit base 360 described later. Wheels 311c3 that abut on 361a are provided.

  The second clear door 312 includes a second clear door main body 312a that shields the second area E2 that is a part of the display area other than the first area E1 that is shielded by the first clear door 311, and a first drive unit 330. A second clear door rotating shaft 312b for rotating the second clear door main body 312a; and a second clear door connecting portion 312c for connecting the second clear door main body 312a and the second clear door rotating shaft 312b. ing.

  The 2nd clear door main body 312a is formed with the plate-shaped member curved by the predetermined curvature radius. Specifically, the radius of curvature of the second clear door body 312a is designed to be smaller than the radius of curvature of the first clear door body 311a. A rectangular opening 312a1 is provided in the lower portion of the second clear door main body 312a, and the opening 312a1 includes a wheel 312a2 that comes into contact with a side wall of a second bottom 362b that configures a door unit base 360 described later. It has been.

  The second clear door rotation shaft 312b is composed of a rod-shaped member that passes through a through hole 311b2 formed in the first clear door rotation shaft 311b, and is driven by a first drive motor 331 of the first drive unit 330 described later. The first sector gear 333 that directly receives the force is connected to the rotation shaft of the first spur gear 335 having a different number of teeth.

  The second clear door connecting portion 312c is configured by a fan-shaped flat plate member, and the fan-shaped arc portion 312c1 and the upper rear surface of the second clear door main body 312a are connected, and the two fan-shaped strings are connected. The second clear door rotation shaft 312b is connected and disposed on the intersecting point, that is, at the center of the curvature circle of the radius of curvature of the second clear door main body 312a. Further, the second clear door connecting portion 312c is provided with an opening 312c2 at the center of a line segment connecting both ends of the fan-shaped arc, and the opening 312c2 has a third ceiling portion constituting a door unit base 360 described later. Wheels 312c3 that abut on 361c are provided.

  The plating door 320 is formed of a metallic member as a reflective material that reflects light irradiation as the first decorative member, and the first plating that shields the first region E1 that is a part of the display region of the liquid crystal display device 212. A door 321 and a second plating door 322 that shields a second region E2 that is a part of the display region other than the first region E1 shielded by the first plating door 321 are provided.

  The first plating door 321 rotates the first plating door main body 321a by the first plating door main body 321a that shields the first area E1 that is a part of the display area of the liquid crystal display device 212 and the second driving unit 340. The first plating door rotation shaft 321b, the first plating door main body 321a and the first plating door rotation shaft 321b for connecting the first plating door rotation shaft 321b, and the first driving door 340 by the first plating door main body 321a. A first plating door support 321d that supports the rotation of the first plating door.

  The first plated door body 321a is formed of a plate-like member curved with a predetermined radius of curvature. Specifically, the curvature radius of the first plated door body 321a is designed to be smaller than the curvature radius of the second clear door body 312a. The first plated door main body 321a is provided with lattice windows 321a1, 321a1,..., 4 × 12 squares in length and width, and a diffusion material that diffuses light emitted from the LED 350 described later on the back of the first plated door main body 321a. The diffusion film 321a2 is provided so that the light emitted from the LED 350 can be uniformly seen through the lattice windows 321a1, 321a1,. As a result, the first plated door 321 shields a part of the display area (first area E1) of the liquid crystal display device 212 and includes the lattice windows 321a1, 321a1,. Functions as a member.

  The first plating door rotation shaft 321b is formed in a bottomed cylindrical shape having an opening (not shown) at the lower end, and the opening is a driving force by a second driving motor 341 of a second driving unit 340 described later. The second sector gear 343 is directly fitted with a mounting portion (not shown) formed on the flat surface portion of the second sector gear 343. Further, a through hole 321b1 is formed at the bottom of the first plating door rotation shaft 321b, and a second plating door rotation shaft 322b described later passes therethrough.

  The first plating door connecting portion 321c is configured by a fan-shaped flat plate member, and the fan-shaped arc portion (not shown) and the lower back surface of the first plating door main body 321a are connected to each other, and the two fan-shaped ones are connected. The first plating door rotation shaft 321b is connected and disposed on the intersection where the strings intersect, that is, at the center of the curvature circle of the curvature radius of the first plating door body 321a. In addition, the first plated door connecting portion 321c is provided with an opening (not shown) at the center of a line segment connecting both ends of the fan-shaped arc, and the opening has a second unit constituting a door unit base 360 described later. Wheels (not shown) that abut against the bottom 362b are provided.

  The first plated door support portion 321d is formed of a fan-shaped flat plate member, and includes a bottomed cylindrical portion 321d1 on an intersection where the two fan-shaped strings intersect to form a door unit base 360 described later. The third ceiling portion 361c to be rotated is fitted to the back surface of the third ceiling portion 361c. The first plated door support portion 321d is configured such that the fan-shaped arc portion 321d2 and the upper rear surface of the first plated door main body 321a are connected.

  The second plating door 322 includes a second plating door body 322a that shields the second region E2 that is a part of the display region other than the first region E1 that is shielded by the first plating door 321 and a second driving unit 340. A second plating door rotation shaft 322b for rotating the second plating door main body 322a, a second plating door connecting portion 322c for connecting the second plating door main body 322a and the second plating door rotation shaft 322b, and a second A second plating door support 322d that supports the rotation of the second plating door main body 322a by the drive unit 340.

  The second plated door body 322a is formed of a plate-like member that is curved with a predetermined radius of curvature. Specifically, the radius of curvature of the second plated door body 322a is designed to be smaller than the radius of curvature of the first plated door body 321a. The second plating door main body 322a is provided with lattice windows 322a1, 322a1,..., 4 × 12 squares in length and width, and a diffusion film that diffuses light irradiated from the LED 350 described later on the back surface of the second plating door main body 322a. 322a2 is provided, and the light emitted from the LED 350 can be uniformly seen through the lattice windows 322a1, 322a1,. Thus, the second plated door 322 shields a part of the display area (second area E2) of the liquid crystal display device 212 and includes a lattice window 322a1, 322a1,... As a translucent part that transmits light. Functions as a member.

  The second plating door rotation shaft 322b is composed of a rod-shaped member that passes through a through hole 321b1 formed in the first plating door rotation shaft 321b, and is driven by a second drive motor 341 of a second drive unit 340 described later. The second sector gear 343 directly receiving the force and the second spur gear 345 having a different number of teeth are connected to the rotating shaft.

  The second plating door connecting portion 322c is configured by a fan-shaped flat plate member, and the fan-shaped arc portion (not shown) and the lower back surface of the second plating door main body 322a are connected to each other, and the two fan-shaped doors are connected. The second plating door rotation shaft 322b is connected and disposed on the intersection where the strings intersect, that is, at the center of the curvature circle of the curvature radius of the second plating door body 322a. In addition, the second plated door connecting portion 322c is provided with an opening (not shown) at the center of a line segment that connects both ends of the fan-shaped arc, and a third unit constituting a door unit base 360 described later is provided in the opening. Wheels (not shown) that contact the bottom 362c are provided.

  The second plated door support portion 322d is formed of a fan-shaped flat plate member, and includes a bottomed cylindrical portion 322d1 at an intersection where the two fan-shaped strings intersect, and the first plated door support portion 321d The bottomed cylindrical portion 321d1 is rotatably fitted to the back surface. In addition, the second plated door support portion 322d is configured such that the fan-shaped arc portion 322d2 and the upper back surface of the second plated door main body 322a are connected.

  The first drive unit 330 functions as a drive mechanism that can convert the clear door 310 into a first state that covers the display area of the liquid crystal display device 212 and a second state that does not cover the liquid crystal display device 212. A first drive motor 331 for generating a drive force, a first drive gear 332 fixed to a motor shaft (not shown) of the first drive motor 331, and a fan-shaped first gear meshing with the first drive gear 332 A first sector gear 333, a first second gear 334 that meshes with the first sector gear 333, and a first spur gear 335 that meshes with the first second gear 334.

  The first drive motor 331 is disposed on the surface of a first ceiling portion 361a constituting a door unit base 360 to be described later so that the motor shaft faces downward via a spacer 361a1. The first drive gear 332 fixed to the motor shaft is disposed so as to mesh with the first sector gear 333 disposed on the surface of the first ceiling portion 361a.

  The first sector gear 333 is a sector-shaped sector gear (fan-shaped gear), and the first clear door pivots on the back surface of the first sector gear 333, that is, the surface facing the front surface of the first ceiling portion 361a. An attachment portion (not shown) that fits into the opening 311b1 of the shaft 311b is provided. The first sector gear 333 is connected to the first clear door rotation shaft 311b through a through hole 361a2 provided in the first ceiling portion 361a. In addition, a through hole (not shown) is formed at the center of the rotation axis of the first sector gear 333 so that a second clear door rotation shaft 312b described later passes therethrough.

  The first two-stage gear 334 is a gear in which two spur gears having a common rotating shaft and different outer diameters are stacked. Specifically, the lower gear 334a of the first two-stage gear 334 has a smaller outer diameter than the upper gear 334b. The lower gear 334 a is configured to mesh with the first sector gear 333, and the upper gear 334 b is configured to mesh with the first spur gear 335.

  The first spur gear 335 is connected to the second clear door rotation shaft 312b inserted through the through hole of the first sector gear 333 above the first sector gear 333 and the first second gear 334. The upper gear 334b is arranged so as to mesh with the upper gear 334b.

  The second drive unit 340 functions as a drive mechanism that can convert the plating door 320 into a first state that covers the display area of the liquid crystal display device 212 and a second state that does not cover the liquid crystal display device 212. A second drive motor 341 for generating a drive force, a second drive gear 342 fixed to a motor shaft (not shown) of the second drive motor 341, and a fan-shaped first gear meshing with the second drive gear 342. A two-sector gear 343, a second two-stage gear 344 that meshes with the second sector gear 343, and a second spur gear 345 that meshes with the second two-stage gear 344 are provided.

  The second drive motor 341 is disposed in a recess 362a1 of a first bottom 362a constituting a door unit base 360 described later, and is disposed such that the motor shaft faces upward. The second drive gear 342 fixed to the motor shaft is disposed so as to mesh with the second sector gear 343 disposed on the surface of the first bottom portion 362a.

  The second sector gear 343 is a sector gear (sector gear) having a sector shape, and the surface of the second sector gear 343, that is, the surface facing the back surface of the second bottom portion 362b, is a first plating door rotation shaft. An attachment portion (not shown) that fits into the opening of 321b is provided. The second sector gear 343 is connected to the first plating door rotation shaft 321b through a through hole 362b1 provided in the second bottom portion 362b. A through hole (not shown) is formed at the center of the rotation axis of the second sector gear 343 so that a second plating door rotation shaft 322b, which will be described later, passes therethrough.

  The second two-stage gear 344 is a gear in which two spur gears having a common rotating shaft and different outer diameters are stacked. Specifically, the upper gear 344a of the second two-stage gear 344 has a smaller outer diameter than the lower gear 344b. The upper gear 344 a meshes with the second sector gear 343, and the lower gear 344 b meshes with the second spur gear 345.

  The second spur gear 345 is connected to the second plated door rotation shaft 322b inserted through the through hole of the second sector gear 343 below the second sector gear 343 and the second second gear 344. Of these, it is arranged so as to mesh with the lower gear 344b.

  The door unit base 360 is attached to form a space between the ceiling 361 where the first driving unit 330 is disposed, the bottom 362 where the second driving unit 340 is disposed, and the ceiling 361 and the bottom 362. A base portion 363.

  The ceiling part 361 has a substantially semicircular shape in plan view, a first ceiling part 361a, a second ceiling part 361b disposed below the first ceiling part 361a, and a lower part of the second ceiling part 361b. And a third ceiling portion 361c provided.

  The first ceiling portion 361a has spacers 361a1, 361a1,... For fixing the first drive motor 331, a through hole 361a2 for inserting the first clear door rotation shaft 311b, A rotation shaft 361a3 for rotating the two-stage gear 334, bosses 361a4, 361a4,... For attaching a cover (not shown) for covering the first drive unit 330 are provided. In addition, a first ceiling protection wall 361a5 that protects the upper portion of the first clear door 311 is suspended from the edge of the arc-shaped edge of the first ceiling 361a. The first ceiling protective wall 361a5 is disposed in a range corresponding to the movable range of the first clear door 311.

  The second ceiling portion 361b has a circular rib 361b1 for disposing a first clear door rotation shaft 311b formed in a bottomed cylindrical shape and a second clear door rotation shaft 312b inserted on the surface thereof. When the first clear door 311 rotates, the first guide rib 361b3 that guides the rotation of the first clear door connecting portion 311c, and the standing piece that stops the rotation of the first clear door 311. 361b4, and bosses 361b5, 361b5,... For providing and fixing a space for disposing the first clear door connecting portion 311c between the first ceiling portion 361a and the second ceiling portion 361b. Yes. Of the bosses 361b5, the boss 361b5 disposed on the first guide rib 361b3 also has a function of stopping the rotation of the first clear door connecting portion 311c.

  The third ceiling portion 361c has a through hole 361c1 through which the second clear door rotation shaft 312b is inserted and a rotation of the second clear door connecting portion 312c when the second clear door 312 rotates. A second guide rib 361c2 for guiding the movement, and a boss 361c3 for fixing by providing a space for arranging the second clear door connecting portion 312c between the second ceiling portion 361b and the third ceiling portion 361c. 361c3. The bosses 361c3 and 361c3 are disposed on the second guide rib 361c2 and have a function of stopping the rotation of the second clear door connecting portion 312c.

  The bottom portion 362 has a substantially semicircular shape in plan view, a first bottom portion 362a, a second bottom portion 362b disposed above the first bottom portion 362a, and a second bottom portion 362b disposed above the second bottom portion 362b. 3 bottom part 362c.

  The first bottom portion 362a guides the recess 362a1 for disposing the second drive motor 341 on the surface thereof and the rotation of the first clear door 311 and protects the lower portion of the first clear door 311. Wall 362a2. The guide wall 362a2 is erected so as to surround the movable range of the first clear door 311. The wheel 311a3 comes into contact with the inner wall of the guide wall 362a2. The first bottom portion 362a is provided with mounting holes 362a3 and 362a3 for providing a fixed space between the first bottom portion 362a and the second bottom portion 362b.

  The second bottom portion 362b has a through hole 362b1 for disposing a first plating door rotation shaft 321b formed in a bottomed cylindrical shape on the surface thereof, and a first hole for mounting the first plating door 321. 1 stage part 362b2. The second bottom portion 362b has projections 362b3 and 362b3 disposed on the back surface thereof at positions facing the mounting holes 362a3 provided in the first bottom portion 362a. The projections 362b3 are provided in the respective mounting holes 362a3. 362b3 is fitted with a certain space.

  The third bottom portion 362c includes a through hole 362c1 for inserting the second plating door rotation shaft 322b and a second stage portion 362c2 for placing the second plating door 322 on the surface thereof. On the back surface, a space is provided between the second bottom portion 362b and the third bottom portion 362c so as to dispose the first plated door connecting portion 321c, and the first plated door connecting portion 321c is rotated. A fan-shaped spacer 362c3 for stopping the movement and a boss 362c4 for fixing the second bottom portion 362b and the third bottom portion 362c are provided. The boss 362c4 is disposed on an arc on the back surface of the third bottom portion 362c, and has a function of stopping the rotation of the first plating door connecting portion 321c.

  The mounting base portion 363 includes a ceiling fixing portion 363a that fixes the ceiling portion 361, a bottom fixing portion 363b that fixes the bottom portion 362, a column portion 363c that connects the ceiling fixing portion 363a and the bottom fixing portion 363b, and a ceiling portion 361. A ceiling cover portion 363d that covers the bottom portion 362, and a bottom cover portion 363e that covers the bottom portion 362.

  The ceiling fixing portion 363a is configured by a substantially rectangular flat plate member, and the ceiling portion 361 can be fixed by a fixing portion (not shown) for fixing the back surface of the ceiling portion 361. Similarly, the bottom fixing portion 363b is also formed of a substantially rectangular flat plate member, and the bottom portion 362 can be fixed by a fixing portion (not shown) for fixing the back surface of the bottom portion 362. .

  The column portion 363c is formed of a flat plate member that connects the ceiling fixing portion 363a and the bottom fixing portion 363b, and is disposed on the right side when viewed from the front surface of the door unit base 360. Further, an LED 350 as an irradiation unit is disposed on the plane of the column portion 363c. Accordingly, the LED 350 is configured such that the clear door 310 and / or the plating door 320 covers the display area of the liquid crystal display device 212 and the liquid crystal display device 212 and the clear door 310 and / or Or it will be arrange | positioned in the space part formed with the plating door 320, and LED350 functions as an irradiation means to irradiate the said space part with light.

  The ceiling cover portion 363d is configured by a flat plate member having a substantially semicircular shape in plan view, and is disposed below the third ceiling portion 361c. The ceiling cover portion 363d includes a standing piece 363d1 on the right side thereof, and is fixed to the upper portion of the column portion 363c.

  Similarly to the ceiling cover portion 363d, the bottom cover portion 363e is configured by a flat plate member having a substantially semicircular shape in plan view, and is disposed above the third bottom portion 362c. The bottom cover portion 363e includes an upright piece 363e1 on the right side thereof, and is fixed to the lower portion of the column portion 363c.

Next, the opening / closing operation | movement of the clear door 310 and the plating door 320 is demonstrated.
Normally, for example, when a variable display game is not performed, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the clear door 310 and the plated door 320 are in a state where the clear door 310 and the plated door 320 are closed, that is, a liquid crystal display. The display area of the device 212 is not covered (second state). At this time, the first clear door 311, the second clear door 312, the first plating door 321 and the second plating door 322 are stored so as to overlap each other in the storage unit 110.

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the variable display game is started. For example, when the normal reach state is developed to the special reach, the second drive unit 340 is driven. At this time, in the plating door 320, first, the second plating door 322 is rotated due to the difference in rotation speed, thereby shielding the first region E <b> 1 that is a part of the liquid crystal display device 212. At this time, the third bottom portion 362c is provided with a proximity switch (not shown) that detects that the position of the second plating door 322 has reached the first region E1, and the second plating door is provided by the proximity switch. 322 can be stopped in the first region E1. Further, in the case of a reach pattern that has a high probability of winning even in a special reach, the second driving unit 340 is further driven to rotate the first plating door 321 and the second plating door 321, except for the first region E1. The second area E2 which is a part of the display area is also shielded.

  Further, when the variable display game is started and the normal reach state is developed to the special reach, the clear door 310 may be opened instead of the plating door 320. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the first driving unit 330 is driven, and the second clear door 312 is first rotated due to the difference in the rotation speed of the clear door 310, and the liquid crystal The first region E1 that is a part of the display device 212 is shielded. At this time, the third ceiling portion 361c is provided with a proximity switch (not shown) for detecting that the position of the second clear door 312 has reached the first region E1, and the second clear door 312c is provided with the proximity switch. The door 312 can be stopped in the first region E1. Further, in the case of a reach pattern that has a high probability of winning even in a special reach, the first drive unit 330 is further driven to rotate the first clear door 311 and the second clear door 312, except for the first region E <b> 1. The second area E2 which is a part of the display area is also shielded. At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 16, when light is irradiated by the LED 350, the light is reflected by the clear door 310 due to the light semi-transmissive property of the clear door 310. More specifically, each of the first clear door 311 and the second clear door 312 is configured by a plate member that is curved with a predetermined radius of curvature, that is, the back surface has a concave curved surface shape. The light thus reflected is reflected by the back surface of the clear door 310 (the first clear door 311 and the second clear door 312), and is collected on the front surface of the liquid crystal display device 212.

  As shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the first reach E1 and the second area E2 are developed by the first plating door 321 and the second plating door 322 by developing from a normal reach state to a special reach with a high probability of jackpot. In the shielded state, when the premium reach with a high probability of jackpot is developed, the first driving unit 330 is driven, and from the clear door 310, first, the second speed is increased. The clear door 312 rotates and shields the first region E1 which is a part of the liquid crystal display device 212. At this time, the third ceiling portion 361c is provided with a proximity switch (not shown) for detecting that the position of the second clear door 312 has reached the first region E1, and the second clear door 312c is provided with the proximity switch. The door 312 can be stopped in the first region E1. Further, in the case of a reach pattern that has a high probability of winning even in a special reach, the first drive unit 330 is further driven to rotate the first clear door 311 and the second clear door 312, except for the first region E <b> 1. The second area E2 which is a part of the display area is also shielded. At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 19, when light is emitted from the LED 350, the light semi-transmissive property of the clear door 310, and the plating door 320 as a reflecting material, the grating of the plating door 320 is used. The light emitted from the window 321a1 and the lattice window 322a1 is reflected by the clear door 310, and the reflected light is then reflected by the portion of the plated door 320 that is made of a reflective material, and then from the clear door 310. Come out.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention, when an effect is produced by the clear door 310 and / or the plated door 320, it is converted into the first state that covers the display area of the liquid crystal display device 212. When the effect display is performed and the effect by the clear door 310 and / or the plating door 320 is not performed, the display area of the liquid crystal display device 212 can be converted to the second state, so that the liquid crystal display device 212 is Even when the size is increased, the effect by the clear door 310 and / or the plating door 320 can be effectively performed, and the effect display by the liquid crystal display device 212 and the effect by the clear door 310 and / or the plating door 320 are surprising. It is possible to realize a novel production that has never existed in the past.
In particular, since the LED 350 is disposed in a space formed between the clear door 310 and the plating door 320 and the liquid crystal display device 212, when performing the effect by the clear door 310 and / or the plating door 320, The LED 350 irradiates light from the space to the back surface of the clear door 310 and / or the plating door 320, and displays an even more surprising presentation, realizing an unprecedented presentation. Can do.

In addition, the portion of the plating door 320 made of a diffusing material emits light by the light emitted by the LED 350 and also emits light by the light emitted by the liquid crystal display device 212. Therefore, the light emitted by the LED 350, and In the case where the light emitted from the liquid crystal display device 212 is light emitted in a similar color, the effect of increasing the amount of light can be obtained, and each of them is light emitted in a color having a different hue. Therefore, it is possible to produce a mixed color having a light intensity stronger than the color displayed by the liquid crystal display device 212 alone due to the color mixture of light.
Therefore, the decorative display can be improved and the innovative display which has not been achieved in the past can be realized by the unexpected display by the display by the liquid crystal display device 212 and the display by the plating door 320.

  In addition, since the plating door 320 is made of a reflective material that can reflect light except for the portion made of a diffusing material, the light emitted from the LED 350 and the light emitted from the liquid crystal display device 212 Among them, the light reflected by the reflecting material is then reflected by the surface of the liquid crystal display device 212 and passes through the portion made of the diffusing material, so that the amount of light emitted in the portion made of the diffusing material increases, The decorativeness can be further improved.

  In addition, since the light can be reflected and transmitted by the clear door 310, a part of the liquid crystal display device 212 covered by the clear door 310 can be visually recognized, and the light irradiated by the LED 350 is Since the light is reflected by the clear door 310 and then reflected by the front surface of the liquid crystal display device 212 and reaches the player's eyes, it is as if there is an irradiation means for irradiating a part of the liquid crystal display device 212. An illusion can be generated, and the decorativeness can be improved.

  Further, by forming the back surfaces of the clear door 310 and the plating door 320 in a concave curved shape, the light emitted from the LED 350 is reflected by the back surfaces of the clear door 310 and the plating door 320, and the light is reflected on the front surface of the liquid crystal display device 212. Therefore, it is possible to generate an illusion as if there is an irradiation means for irradiating a part of the liquid crystal display device 212, and to improve the decoration. it can.

In addition, when performing with the clear door 310 and the plated door 320, the clear door 310 is disposed in front of the plated door 320, so that light emitted from a portion of the plated door 320 made of a diffusing material is clear. The light reflected by the door 310 is then reflected by a portion of the plated door 320 made of a reflective material, and then comes out of the clear door 310.
Accordingly, in this way, there is light that repeatedly reflects between the clear door 310 and the plating door 320, and there is also light that passes directly through the clear door 310 and the plating door 320, and the effect by the decorative member. An effect can be improved suitably.

  The pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine shown in the above embodiment as a gaming machine. For example, other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming It is applicable to all gaming machines that use gaming balls such as machines.

  In addition, it should be considered that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

For example, in this embodiment, the clear door 310 and / or the plating door 320 are designed to shield a part of the display area of the liquid crystal display device 212. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the entire display area is shielded. It may be a design.
In addition, the second area E2 that is a part of the display area other than the first area E1 is shielded by the second clear door 312 and / or the second plating door 322. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be designed to shield the entire display area other than E1.

1 is a front view of a game board in a pachinko gaming machine showing a configuration of an embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is the disassembled perspective view seen from the front side of the game board. It is the disassembled perspective view seen from the front side of the display control apparatus. It is the perspective view seen from the front side of the door unit. It is the disassembled perspective view seen from the front side of the door unit. It is the perspective view seen from the front side of the door unit. It is the perspective view seen from the front side of the door unit. It is the perspective view seen from the front side of the ceiling part which comprises a door unit, and a bottom part. It is the perspective view seen from the back side of the plating door. It is a figure for demonstrating the opening / closing operation | movement of a door unit. It is a fragmentary sectional view of the AA line in FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the opening / closing operation | movement of a door unit. It is a fragmentary sectional view of the BB line in FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the opening / closing operation | movement of a door unit. It is a fragmentary sectional view of the CC line in FIG. It is the schematic for demonstrating reflection of the light by a door unit. It is a figure for demonstrating the opening / closing operation | movement of a door unit. It is a fragmentary sectional view of the DD line in FIG. It is the schematic for demonstrating reflection of the light by a door unit.

Explanation of symbols

100 Pachinko machines (game machines)
11 Center case 110 Storage unit 200 Display device 300 Door unit 310 Clear door (decorative member)
320 Plated door (decorative member)
330 1st drive part (drive mechanism)
340 Second drive unit (drive mechanism)
350 LED (irradiation means)

Claims (6)

In a gaming machine equipped with a display device that performs a display game on a display screen,
A decorative member that shields at least a part of the display area of the display device and includes a translucent part that transmits light;
A driving mechanism capable of converting the decorative member into a first state covering the display area of the display device and a second state not covering the display area of the display device;
Irradiating means for irradiating light;
With
In the first state, the decorative member forms a space between the decorative member and the display device,
The said irradiation means is arrange | positioned in the said space part, and irradiates light to the back surface of the said decoration member from the said space part. At least a part of the translucent part is composed of a diffusion material that diffuses light,
When the irradiation means irradiates light on the back surface of the decorative member in the first state,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display device displays a display area covered with the decorative member by light emission. A part of the decorative member is made of a diffusing material that diffuses light, and all or part of the decorative member other than the portion made of the diffusing material is made of a reflective material that can reflect light. ,
When the irradiation means irradiates light on the back surface of the decorative member in the first state,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display device displays a display area covered with the decorative member by light emission. The decorative member is composed of a light translucent member,
When the irradiation means irradiates light on the back surface of the decorative member in the first state,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display device displays a display area covered with the decorative member by light emission. The decorative member has a concave curved surface on the back surface,
The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the light emitted by the irradiating means is reflected on the back surface of the decorative member and is collected on the front surface of the display device. The decorative member is
At least a part thereof is made of a diffusing material, and all or part of the part other than the portion made of the diffusing material, a first decorative member made of a reflective material capable of reflecting light,
A second decorative member composed of a light translucent member;
With
The first decorative member is composed of a plate member curved with a predetermined radius of curvature, and the second decorative member is composed of a plate member curved with a curvature radius larger than the curvature radius of the first decorative member,
The drive mechanism rotates the first decorative member and the second decorative member around the center of the curvature circle at the radius of curvature of the first decorative member and the center of the curvature circle at the radius of curvature of the second decorative member. Let
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second decorative member is disposed on a front surface of the first decorative member.

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