JP2011030943A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine in which a decoration section, which ornaments the surroundings of a transparent part for seeing a game board is made new at low cost, the cubic feeling of the decoration section is raised, and it is easy to include performance devices such as a light emission section in the decoration section. <P>SOLUTION: The front door body 6 of a front door set 5 is supported in a condition capable of opening and closing at the front of a game board mounting frame 3. A transparent window 61 for seeing the game board, which can made visible the game board 4 attached to the game board mounting frame 3, is formed in the front door body 6 and transparent accommodating portions 62 and 63 having transparency are formed on the upper side and right side of the transparent window 61 for seeing the game board. The transparent accommodating portions 62 and 63 can contain decoration members 101, 102 in three-dimensional shapes on the side of the game board 4. The transparent window 61 for seeing the game board and the transparent accommodating portions 62 and 63 are integrally formed by a transparent material. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that is supported on a front surface of a game board mounting frame to which a game board can be attached and detached in a state in which a front door body can be opened and closed.

  A pachinko gaming machine is usually attached to the front of a wooden frame by a game board mounting frame called a front frame that can be opened and closed via a hinge, and the game board mounting frame is attached to the front of the game board mounting frame. A glass frame on which a glass plate is mounted is attached via a hinge so as to be able to open and close.

  In recent years, in pachinko machines, pachinko machines have been developed that have a glass frame decoration frame made of synthetic resin decorated in various colors on the front edge of the glass frame for the purpose of making the front decoration stand out. Yes. Here, in the gaming facility, in order to attract the player's interest and improve the customer-collection performance, the new machine is usually replaced for a certain period of time. However, the pachinko machine's game board tends to get dirty with use, and the pachinko game Since it takes a lot of money to replace the entire machine with a new pachinko machine, the normal replacement of a new machine is performed by exchanging only the game board.

  For this reason, even if the pachinko machine has a glass plate decorative frame made of synthetic resin on the front side, when the pachinko hall is replaced with a new stand, it is only necessary to replace the game board with a new one. However, since the conventional one is used, there is a problem that it is difficult for the player to feel the novelty of the new stand replacement.

  Corresponding to this, the pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 is provided with a game board mounting frame to which the game board is mounted and a front panel of the game board mounting frame so as to be openable and closable, and has a translucent periphery. A front decorative frame with a translucent transparent part and a detachable arrangement on the rear side of the front decorative frame, with a decorative part decorated on the periphery, and a game board visible from the center And a glass plate member having a transparent part for visually recognizing the game board, and allowing the decorative part of the glass plate member to be seen from the translucent transparent part of the peripheral part of the front decorative frame. There has been disclosed a technique capable of renewing a decoration part for decorating the periphery of a part easily and at low cost.

Japanese Patent No. 3806798 (paragraphs 0015 to 0019, FIGS. 1 and 3)

  As described above, in the technology for renewing the decoration part that decorates the periphery of the transparent part for viewing the game board in the conventional pachinko gaming machine at a low cost, the decoration part has a planar shape, lacks a three-dimensional effect, and has a movable part and light emission. It was difficult to incorporate a production device such as a club.

  In view of the above-described problems, the present invention renews a decorative part that decorates the periphery of a transparent part for visually recognizing a game board at a low cost, enhances the stereoscopic effect of the decorative part, and produces effects such as a movable part and a light emitting part on the decorative part. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can easily incorporate a device.

  The gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention is a fixed frame formed in a frame shape, is formed in a frame shape, is supported to be openable and closable with respect to the fixed frame, and a game board is detachable inside the frame shape A game board mounting frame and a transparent window for visually recognizing the game board that is supported in a state that can be opened and closed on the front surface of the game board mounting frame and that is attached to the game board mounting frame. A transparent storage portion having transparency is formed on at least one of the upper side, one side, and the other side of the transparent window for viewing the game board, and the three-dimensional decorative member can be stored in the transparent storage portion. And a door body.

  The transparent board for visually recognizing the game board and the transparent storage part are integrally formed of a transparent material (Claim 2).

  A tray unit for storing game balls is provided below the transparent window for visually recognizing the game board of the front door body, and a transparent plate-like portion having transparency is provided below the tray unit of the front door body. It is provided, and the decorative panel with decoration is arranged on the rear side of the transparent plate-like part in a replaceable state (Claim 3).

  The decoration member is attached and fixed to the game board (Claim 4).

  The decorative member is further fixed and attached to the front door body in a detachable state (Claim 5).

  Conventionally, in the technology for renewing the decoration part that decorates the periphery of the transparent part for visually recognizing the game board at a low cost, the decoration part has a planar shape, lacks a three-dimensional effect, and incorporates effect devices such as a movable part and a light emitting part. It was difficult.

  On the other hand, in the present invention, the front door body has a transparent storage part having transparency formed on at least one side of the upper side, one side and the other side of the transparent board for visually recognizing the game board, Since the three-dimensional decorative member can be stored in the transparent storage part, the decoration part that decorates the periphery of the transparent board for visual recognition of the game board, which is a transparent part for visual recognition of the game board, is renewed at a low cost, and the three-dimensional effect of the decoration part is provided. It is easy to incorporate production devices such as movable parts and light emitting parts in the decoration part, and it makes the player feel the novelty of replacing the new stand at a low cost. Good impression can be given to both.

  According to the present invention, a transparent storage portion having transparency is formed on the front door body on at least one of the upper side, one side, and the other side of the transparent board for visually recognizing the game board. Since the three-dimensional decoration member can be stored in the part, the decoration part that decorates the periphery of the transparent window for visual recognition of the game board, which is a transparent part for visual recognition of the game board, is renewed at a low cost and the three-dimensional effect of the decoration part is enhanced. , It is easy to incorporate production devices such as movable parts and light emitting parts in the decoration part, making it possible for the player to feel the novelty of replacing the new stand at a low cost, both for the players and those involved in the gaming facility A good impression can be given.

1 is a perspective view showing a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view of the gaming machine of the first embodiment according to the present invention. It is a front view of the gaming machine of the first embodiment according to the present invention. It is a perspective view which makes opaque the front door body of the game machine of 1st Embodiment which concerns on this invention. It is a rear view of the gaming machine of the first embodiment according to the present invention. It is the perspective view seen from the diagonally left rear of the gaming machine of the first embodiment according to the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure of the game machine of 1st Embodiment which concerns on this invention, and the equipment connected with this. It is a disassembled perspective view of the fixed frame of 1st Embodiment which concerns on this invention. It is a perspective view of the game board mounting frame of the 1st embodiment concerning the present invention. It is a perspective view of the game board of a 1st embodiment concerning the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view of the front door body and saucer unit of 1st Embodiment which concerns on this invention. It is a perspective view of the decoration panel of 1st Embodiment which concerns on this invention. It is the disassembled perspective view seen from the right diagonal rear of the front door set of 1st Embodiment which concerns on this invention. It is a perspective view of the state which assembled the fixed frame and game board mounting frame of 1st Embodiment which concern on this invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a state in which a fixed board and a game board mounting frame according to a first embodiment of the present invention are assembled and a game board is attached to the game board mounting frame. 1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine with a game board mounting frame opened from a fixed frame according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine with a front door set opened from a gaming board mounting frame according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the game machine of 2nd Embodiment which concerns on this invention. It is a perspective view of the game board of 2nd Embodiment which concerns on this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the decoration unit of 2nd Embodiment which concerns on this invention. It is the disassembled perspective view seen from the right diagonal back of the front door set of 2nd Embodiment which concerns on this invention. It is a perspective view of the gaming machine in a state where the front door set is opened from the gaming board mounting frame of the second embodiment according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.
(1) First Embodiment FIGS. 1 to 7 show a first embodiment according to the present invention.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a gaming machine 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the gaming machine 1. FIG. 3 is a front view of the gaming machine 1. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the front door body 6 of the gaming machine 1 in an opaque state. FIG. 5 is a rear view of the gaming machine 1 of FIG. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 as viewed obliquely from the rear. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of the gaming machine 1 and equipment connected thereto.

First, the overall configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be described.
In FIG. 1, a gaming machine 1 includes a fixed frame (outer frame) 2, a game board mounting frame (inner frame) 3, a game board 4, and a front door set 5.

  The fixed frame 2 is fixed to the game island facility where the gaming machine 1 is arranged in the hall, and is configured as a machine frame or a predetermined outer rectangular frame size.

  The game board mounting frame 3 is formed in a frame shape and can be opened and closed (cantilevered laterally open) to the fixed frame 2 via the open / close connection support mechanisms 11 and 12 (see FIG. 3) disposed on the upper left and right sides of the front. By being assembled, it is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the fixed frame 2.

  The game board mounting frame 3 is set and held so that the game board 4 is detachable inside the frame shape. The game board 4 can develop a pachinko game. Further, the game board mounting frame 3 is closed with respect to the fixed frame 2 by using a cylinder lock 13 disposed inside the front right side of the gaming machine 1 and a locking device 161 (see FIG. 9) to be interlocked therewith. Held in a state.

  On the front side of the game board mounting frame 3, a rectangular front door set 5 adapted to the front side surface area of the game board mounting frame 3 is assembled so as to be able to be opened and closed sideways and attached and detached. It is held in a closed state that covers the front surface of the game board mounting frame 3 using a locking device 161 (see FIG. 9), which will be described later in conjunction with the game board.

  In FIG. 2, the fixed frame 2 has a structure in which a decorative member 22 is attached and fixed to the lower portion of the fixed frame main body 21 with screws.

  The front door set 5 includes a front door body 6, a tray unit 7, and a decorative panel 8.

  1 and 2, the front door body 6 is supported on the front surface of the game board mounting frame 3 in an openable / closable state, and the front door body 6 has a game board 4 attached to the game board mounting frame 3. A transparent window 61 (see FIG. 4) for visually recognizing the game board is provided, and transparent storage portions 62 and 63 (see FIG. 4) having transparency are provided above the transparent window 61 for viewing the game board and Formed on the right side, the three-dimensional decorative members 101 and 102 on the game board 4 side are stored in the transparent storage portions 62 and 63 in a state where they can be inserted and removed. The transparent storage portions 62 and 63 make the decorative members 101 and 102 visible from the outside. The game board viewing transparent window 61 and the transparent storage portions 62 and 63 are integrally formed of a transparent material such as polycarbonate.

  The saucer unit 9 is provided below the game board viewing transparent window 61 of the front door body 6. The saucer unit 9 is formed with a concave spherical dish portion 71 whose upper side is open. The ball tray portion 71 stores and aligns the game balls paid out from the ball payout outlet 64 of the front door body 8.

  In FIG. 1, the game board 4 attached to the game board attachment frame 3 faces a game area 41 provided on the front surface of a game board 40 serving as a base material in front of the front door body 6.

  In FIG. 1, an operation handle 65 for operating the launching portion 31 (see FIG. 2) provided on the game board mounting frame 3 is disposed at a lower right position of the front door body 6 of the front door set 5.

  The operation handle 65 protrudes from the front door body 6 to the player side, and is operated by the player when the game ball is fired by driving the launcher 31 (see FIG. 2).

  The operation handle 65 includes a firing instruction member 66 that drives the launching portion 31 (see FIG. 2) to launch a game ball. The firing instructing member 66 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the operation handle 65 so as to be rotatable clockwise as viewed from the player, and has a firing volume 65a (see FIG. 7) interlocked with the rotation, and is directly operated by the player. When instructed, a game ball launch instruction is given to the launching portion 31 (see FIG. 2) by the resistance value of the launch volume 65a. The operation handle 65 incorporates a touch sensor 65b (see FIG. 7) for detecting that the player directly operates the firing instruction member 66. When touching the operation handle 65, a touch sensor 65b provided on the operation handle 65 detects that the player has touched the operation handle 65, and sends a touch signal to the firing control board 36 (see FIGS. 6 and 7). Send. When receiving the touch signal from the touch sensor 65b, the firing control board 36 permits energization of the firing solenoid 31a (see FIG. 7) of the launching unit 31.

  The game ball fired by driving the launching unit 31 rises between the outer and inner rails 42 and 43 attached to the game board 40 of the game board 4 and reaches the upper position of the game board 4, and then the game area 41 falls inside. In the game area 41, in addition to a plurality of nails for dropping the game ball in an unspecified direction, a windmill and a entrance for changing the fall direction of the game ball are arranged.

  A center accessory 44 is disposed in the central portion of the game area 41. For example, an image output device 45 using a liquid crystal display (LCD) is disposed in the center accessory 44.

  A first start port 46 capable of receiving a game ball is disposed below the image output device 45, and a second start port having a pair of movable pieces 47L and 47R (see FIG. 3) below the first start port 46. 48 is arranged. The second starting port 48 makes it difficult to receive game balls when the pair of movable pieces 47L and 47R (see FIG. 3) are closed, and easier to receive game balls than the first starting port 46 when opened. To.

  On the left side of the image output device 45, there is arranged a winning gate 49 for detecting the passing of a game ball and performing a lottery of a normal symbol for opening the second starting port 48 for a predetermined time. Below the winning gate 49, etc., there are arranged normal winning ports 50a, 50b, 50c, 50d for acquiring a predetermined number (for example, ten) of paying out award when a game ball enters. At the bottom of the game area 41, a collection port 51 for collecting game balls that have not entered any of the entrances is disposed.

  In FIG. 3, on the lower right of the game board 40, a first special symbol display device 52 for displaying a lottery result by a first special symbol lottery means provided on the main control board 401 (see FIG. 7), and a main control board A second special symbol display device 53 for displaying a lottery result by the second special symbol lottery means provided at 401 (see FIG. 7) is arranged. These display devices 52 and 53 display a special symbol in a variable manner, and a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed after a lapse of a predetermined time, and a result of a lottery triggered by a game ball entering the starting port is displayed. ing. A plurality of LEDs are used for both display devices 52 and 53, and the LED blinks with the start of the variable symbol display, giving the player the impression that the lottery is currently being drawn. After a predetermined time has elapsed, an LED preset according to the lottery result is lit up and the lottery result is notified to the player.

  If a game ball enters the first start port 46 or the second start port 48 during the special symbol variation display, the right to display the special symbol variation display (hereinafter referred to as “reserved ball”) reserved by the entry is reserved. Has been. The number of reserved balls reserved is displayed on the first special symbol hold display device 54 (see FIG. 3) and the second special symbol hold display device 55.

  When a game ball enters the winning gate 49 during the special symbol variation display, the normal symbol lottery means that a lottery is performed. The normal symbol display device 56 for displaying the lottery result is in the vicinity of the display devices 52 and 53. Is arranged. The normal symbol change display right obtained by the game ball entering the winning gate 49 during the normal symbol change display, that is, the number of reserved balls is displayed on the normal symbol display device 57.

  When the game ball enters the first start port 46 or the second start port 48, the image output device 45 starts to display a plurality of decorative symbol variations, and stops the variation of the ornament symbols after a predetermined time. If a specific symbol (for example, “777”) is prepared at the time of stoppage, it means that the right to execute the jackpot game (long win game) is acquired, and then the jackpot game (long hit game) is started. When the big hit game (long win game) is started, the opening / closing door 59 in the big prize opening unit 58 located below the game area 41 is repeatedly opened for a predetermined time (for example, 15 times) to enter the ball. Prize balls corresponding to game balls are paid out.

  The big prize opening unit 58 supports the open / close door 59 that opens and closes the big prize opening 60 provided on the game board 4 so as to freely open and close, and the open / close door 59 is positioned on the front (front surface) side of the big prize opening 60. It is installed on the back of the game board 4. The open / close door 59 is normally closed to close the special winning opening 60, thereby preventing a game ball from entering the special winning opening 60. When the big hit game is started, the open / close door 59 is opened by the energization of the big winning opening / closing solenoid 58b (see FIG. 7), and the big winning opening 60 is opened. When the grand prize opening 60 is opened, the open / close door 59 functions as a tray for guiding the game ball into the big prize opening 60, so that the game ball can enter the big prize opening 60.

  On the upper side and side (right side of the drawing in FIG. 1) of the image output device 45 in the center accessory 44, effect accessory devices (hereinafter referred to as “effect accessory devices”) 91 and 92 are arranged. Yes. The effect accessory devices 91 and 92 are driven by a motor, for example. An electrical decoration device 93 simulating the product name of the gaming machine 1 is provided above the effect accessory device 91 in the center accessory 44.

  Decorative members 101 and 102 are attached in the vicinity of the upper side and the right side of the game board 40. The decorative members 101 and 102 are stored in the transparent storage portions 62 and 63 in a state where the front door body 6 is closed, and are visible from the outside. The decorative members 101 and 102 are provided with light sources using light emitting diodes, and emit light according to the contents of the effects.

  In the vicinity of the upper left corner, the upper right corner, and the lower right corner on the front surface of the game board 40, disc-shaped decorative members 103, 104, and 105 are attached.

In the vicinity of the upper left corner and the lower left corner of the front surface of the game board 40, a decorative member 106 imitating a cherry blossom is attached. The decorative members 103, 104, 105, and 106 are visible from the outside through the game board visualizing transparent window 61 in a state where the front door body 6 is closed.
In FIG. 1, an inclined surface portion 72 that is inclined obliquely forward is provided on the front side of the ball tray portion 71 of the tray unit 7. A chance button 73 is arranged on the inclined surface portion 72. The operation of the chance button 73 is effective while guidance for prompting the operation of the chance button 73 is displayed, for example, in the case of a specific reach effect during the game. On the right side of the inclined surface portion 72, a cross key 74 for effect operation is provided in order from the left, and a ball lending button 75 and a return button 76 related to the game ball lending device (CR machine) are provided. Behind the ball lending button 75 and the return button 76 is provided a display unit 77 for displaying information by lighting a plurality of LEDs.

  A gaming ball lending device (CR machine) 20 shown in FIG. 7 is connected to the gaming machine 1 so as to be able to transmit and receive. The game ball lending device 20 includes a slot for inserting and removing a recording medium such as a prepaid card, and controls lending according to the balance of the amount recorded on the recording medium. The display unit 77 shown in FIG. 1 displays information on the balance of the amount recorded on the recording medium.

  In FIG. 1, an alignment path 78 is provided on the rear side of the display unit 77. The alignment path 78 is slightly inclined downward toward the game ball supply port, aligns the game balls from the ball tray 71 and guides them to the game ball supply port 79.

  A ball removal button 80 is provided on the right side of the alignment path 78. By continuously pressing the ball removal button 80, the opening / closing plate provided at the end of the alignment path 78 is moved to move the ball tray side ball discharge port. 201 is opened, and the game balls stored in the upper ball tray are removed and sent to the lower ball discharge port 202. The game balls discharged from the lower ball discharge port 202 are normally received and stored in a game ball storage box called a dollar box.

  The game board mounting frame 3 incorporates a speaker 32 (see FIG. 2) that outputs a production effect sound or a sound that informs fraud.

  On the left and right sides of the front surface of the tray unit 7, sound emitting units 203 </ b> L and 203 </ b> R that emit sound from a speaker 32 (see FIG. 2) provided on the game board mounting frame 3 are provided.

The speaker 32 shown in FIG. 2 has a function capable of outputting high, medium, and low sound areas, and outputs high sound, medium sound, and low sound in a balanced manner during normal performance. If there is, it is controlled to output a high sound region high so that it can be heard well around.
In FIG. 2, a transparent plate-like portion 67 having transparency with the front plate surface facing forward is provided at a position below the front door body 6 of the front door set 5, and the rear of the transparent plate-like portion 67. On the side, the decorated decorative panel 8 is attached in a replaceable state.
In FIG. 4, the game board visualizing transparent window 61 of the front door body 6 is formed in a planar shape with the plate surface facing forward. The transparent storage portion 62 is formed in a horizontally long box shape, and inclined surface portions 212 and 213 are provided on the left and right sides of the flat intermediate portion 211 whose plate surface faces forward. The inclined surface portions 212 and 213 face the left diagonally forward and the right diagonally forward. The transparent storage part 63 is formed in a vertically long box shape. The front surface portion 221 of the transparent storage portion 62 has a plate surface facing forward, and the upper portion of the left side coincides with the right side of the inclined surface portion 213 of the transparent storage portion 63.
Hereinafter, the back side of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6.
5 and 6, a storage tank 33 for storing game balls is installed at the upper part of the back surface of the gaming machine 1, and the storage tank 33 is attached to the upper prize ball case 34 on the left side of the back surface of the game machine 1. It is connected to the covered dispensing device 35. The prize ball case 34 pays out to the player a game ball as a prize ball (prize) based on entry or a game ball based on a ball rental request through the game ball passage. The payout device 35 pays out a game ball as a winning ball or a rental ball to the player one by one when the driving unit 31b (see FIG. 7) such as a stepping motor is driven.
A launch control board 36 and a payout control board 37 are attached to the lower side of the payout device 35 on the back surface of the gaming machine 1 in a state where they are arranged side by side. The launch control board 36 and the payout control board 37 are housed in a board case 301.
A power supply board 38 housed in a board case 302 is attached to the right side of the payout control board 37 on the back surface of the gaming machine 1. A payout information output terminal board 39 is provided above the payout control board 37 on the back surface of the gaming machine 1. The payout information output terminal board 39 is accommodated in the board case 301.
The storage tank 33, the prize ball case 34, the payout device 35, the launch control board 36, the payout control board 37, and the power supply board 38 are fixed to the game board mounting frame 3 side.
A main control board 401 housed in a board case 411 is provided above the power supply board 38 on the back side of the gaming machine 1. Between the main control board 401 and the storage tank 33 on the back side of the gaming machine 1, an effect control board 402 that is housed in the board case 413 and covered with the back cover 412 is provided. A game information output terminal board 403 is attached to the lower left side of the effect control board 402 on the back side of the gaming machine 1.
The main control board 401, the effect control board 402, the game information output terminal board 403, the board cases 411 and 413, and the back cover 412 are attached to the game board 4 side.

(Internal structure of control means)
Next, control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described with reference to FIG.
In FIG. 7, the control means of the gaming machine 1 includes a main control board 401, an effect control board 402, a payout control board 37, a lamp control board 404 and an image control board 405.

  The main control board 401 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 401 includes a main CPU 401a, a main ROM 401b, and a main RAM 401c. The main CPU 401a reads out the program stored in the main ROM 401b based on the input signals from each detection sensor and timer, performs arithmetic processing, and directly controls each device and display device, or determines the result of the arithmetic processing. In response, a predetermined command is transmitted to another board. The main RAM 401c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 401a.

  Connected to the input side of the main control board 401 are a first start port detection sensor 46a, a second start port detection sensor 48a, a first large winning port detection sensor 58a, a winning gate detection sensor 49a, and a general winning port detection sensor 50e. Has been. Each of these sensors 46a, 48a, 58a, 49a, 50e transmits a corresponding detection signal to the main control board 401.

  On the output side of the main control board 401, a second start opening / closing solenoid 48b for moving the pair of movable pieces 47L, 47R of the second start opening 48, and a large winning opening for moving the large winning opening / closing door 59 of the large winning opening unit 58 are provided. An open / close solenoid 58b is connected. The main control board 401 transmits a signal for controlling each solenoid 48b, 58b to each solenoid 48b, 58b via an output port (not shown). Further, the first special symbol display device 52, the second special symbol display device 53, and the normal symbol display device 56 are connected to the output side of the main control board 401, and the first special symbol display device 54, the second special symbol display device 54, and the second special symbol display device 54. A special symbol hold display device 55 and a normal symbol hold display device 57 are connected. The main control board 401 sends a signal for controlling each display device 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57 to each display device 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57 via an output port (not shown). Send. In addition, the main control board 401 determines each entrance (on the basis of the detection results of the first start opening detection sensor 46a, the second start opening detection sensor 48a, the general winning opening detection sensor 50e, and the first big winning opening detection sensor 58a). 1st start opening 46, 2nd start opening 48, normal winning opening 50a, 50b, 50c, 50d, big winning opening 60) paying out the winning ball request signal which pays out the number of winning balls corresponding to the game ball which entered Transmit to the control board 37.

  Further, a game information output terminal board 403 is connected to the output side of the main control board 401. The main control board 401 transmits an external signal obtained by converting information related to a predetermined game (hereinafter referred to as game information) to the game information output terminal board 403 via the output port. The game information output terminal board 403 is connected to the game information display device 10 provided outside the gaming machine 1 and the hall computer of the game store. The game information output terminal board 403 is connected to the predetermined game information (external Signal) is transmitted to the game information display device 10 and the hall computer. A predetermined game information is output (displayed) by the game information display device 10 to the player, thereby providing a judgment material for selecting a gaming machine (unit). On the other hand, the game store can grasp the operating status of each gaming machine by outputting (displaying / printing) the predetermined game information with a display device or printer connected to the hall computer.

  The effect control board 402 mainly controls each effect such as during a game or standby. The effect control board 402 includes a sub CPU 402a, a sub ROM 402b, and a sub RAM 402c, and is connected to the main control board 401 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 401 to the effect control board 402. A chance button detection switch 73 a is connected to the input side of the effect control board 402. An effect button detection signal indicating that the operation of the chance button 73 has been performed is transmitted from the chance button detection switch 73a to the effect control board 402. In addition, a cross key detection switch 74 a is connected to the input side of the effect control board 402. An effect button detection signal indicating that the operation of the cross key 74 has been performed is transmitted to the control board 402 from the effect control cross key detection switch 74a.

  The sub CPU 402a reads out a program stored in the sub ROM 402b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 401 or a received signal from the chance button detection switch 73a or a timer (not shown), and performs arithmetic processing. Based on this processing, a command is transmitted to the lamp control board 404 and the image control board 405. The sub RAM 402c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 402a.

  The payout control board 37 performs game ball launch control and game ball payout control. The payout control board 37 includes a payout CPU 37a, a payout ROM 37b, and a payout RAM 37c. The payout control board 37 is connected to the main control board 401 and the launch control board 36 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication.

  On the input side of the payout CPU 37a, a payout ball counting switch 35a for detecting whether or not a game ball has been paid out in the payout device 35 is connected. The payout CPU 37a reads out the program stored in the payout ROM 37b based on the payout ball detection signal from the payout ball counting switch 35a and the received signal from the timer, performs arithmetic processing, and responds based on the processing. Data is transmitted to the main control board 401.

  On the output side of the payout control board 37, a payout driving unit 35 b of the payout device 35 for paying out a predetermined number of game balls from the storage tank 33 to the player is connected. Based on the prize ball request signal transmitted from the main control board 401, the payout CPU 37a reads a predetermined program from the payout ROM 37b and performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout device 35 to give a predetermined game ball to the player. Pay out. At this time, the payout RAM 37c functions as a data work area during the calculation process of the payout CPU 37a.

  The payout CPU 37a checks whether or not the game ball lending device (card unit) 20 provided outside the gaming machine 1 is connected to the payout control board 37, and the game ball lending device 20 is connected. For example, the launch control data permitting the launch control board 36 to launch the game ball is transmitted.

When the launch control board 36 receives the launch control data from the payout control board 37, the launch control board 36 permits the launch by the launch unit 31 (see FIG. 2). Then, the touch signal from the touch sensor 65b provided on the operation handle 65 (see FIG. 1) and the input signal from the firing volume 65a linked to the firing instruction member 66 (see FIG. 1) are read out, and the launching unit 31 (see FIG. 1). 2) to control the energization of the launching solenoid 31a to launch a game ball.
In the first embodiment, the rotational speed of the firing solenoid 31a is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) from the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 36. As a result, the number of games played in one minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one shot is fired each time the firing solenoid 31a rotates once.

  The lamp control board 404 is provided with a lamp CPU 404a, a lamp ROM 404b, and a lamp RAM 404c similarly to the above-described boards, and controls lighting of the light-emitting diodes of the lighting device 93 and the decorative members 101 and 102 provided on the game board 2. . In addition, energization control is performed on a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the effect accessory devices 91 and 92. The lamp control board 404 is connected to the effect control board 402, and performs each of the above-described controls based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 402.

  The image control board 405 includes at least an image control unit 405B that controls images such as moving images and still images displayed on the image output device 45, an audio control unit 405C that controls sound output from the speaker 32, and an image control unit. 405B and a sound control unit 405C.

  The overall unit 405A of the image control board 405 receives the effect confirmation command transmitted from the effect control board 402, and the overall CPU 405A1 of the overall unit 405A controls the image displayed on the image output device 45 and is output from the speaker 32. Control the sound. The overall ROM 405A2 stores a control program executed by the overall CPU 405A1. The general CPU 405A1 is connected to a general ROM 405A2 and a general RAM 405A3 so that a control program necessary for the operation of the general CPU 405A1 is read out.

  The overall CPU 405A1 is connected to the image CPU 405B1 of the image control unit 405B and the sound CPU 405C1 of the sound control unit 405C. The image CPU 405B1 generates an image signal corresponding to the image to be displayed on the image output device 45, and transmits the generated image signal to the drive circuit of the image output device 45. On the other hand, the sound CPU 405C1 generates a sound signal corresponding to the sound output from the speaker 32, and transmits the generated sound signal to the drive circuit of the speaker 32.

  An image ROM 405B2 is connected to the image CPU 405B1. The image ROM 405B2 stores a control program executed by the image CPU 405B1. From the image ROM 405B2, a control program necessary for the operation of the image CPU 405B1 is read out under the control of the image CPU 405B1. The image CPU 405B1 also stores in advance image data relating to an image such as a background, a character, a decorative design, and the like displayed on the image output device 45. The image CPU 405B1 is also connected to an image RAM 405B3 that develops and stores the generated image signal.

  The image CPU 405B1 executes various image processing such as background image display processing, decorative design display processing, and character image display processing on the image output device 45. However, the background image, decorative design image, and character image are output as images. The image is superimposed on the display screen of the device 45. That is, the decorative design image and the character image are displayed so as to be seen in front of the background image. At this time, if the background image and the design image overlap at the same position, the design image is preferentially stored in the image RAM 405B3 by referring to the Z value of the Z buffer of each image data by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method. Let

  On the other hand, the sound ROM 405C2 is also connected to the sound CPU 405C1. The sound ROM 405C2 stores a control program executed by the sound CPU 405C1. A control program necessary for the operation of the sound 405C1 is read from the sound ROM 405C2 under the control of the sound CPU 405C1. In the sound 405C1, sound data of the sound output from the speaker 32 is also stored in advance. The sound CPU 405C1 is also connected to a sound RAM 405C3 that expands and stores the generated sound signal.

  On the other hand, the game information output terminal board 403 is a relay board for transmitting an external signal generated in the main control board 401 to the hall computer of the game shop and the game information display device 10. In the present embodiment, the game information output terminal board 403 is directly connected only to the game information display device 10 on the output side, and is connected to the hall computer via the game information display device 10. The game information output terminal board 403 is connected to the main control board 401 by wiring, and is provided with a connector for connecting to a hall computer or the like of a game store.

  In the first embodiment, the game information output terminal plate 403 is connected to the hall computer via the game information display device 10, but the game information output terminal plate 403 is connected to both the game information display device 10 and the hall computer. It may be configured to be connected. The game information output terminal board 403 may be connected to the game information display device 10 via a hall computer.

  The above-mentioned payout information output terminal board 39 is a relay for outputting to the hall computer a prize ball request signal indicating the number of prize balls to be paid and a ball lending request signal indicating the number of balls to be paid out, generated on the payout control board 37. It is a simple substrate. In the present embodiment, the payout information output terminal board 39 is also connected to the hall computer via the game information display device 10. The payout information output terminal board 39 is wired to the payout control board 37 and is provided with a connector for connecting to a hall computer or the like of a game store.

  In the first embodiment, the payout information output terminal board 39 is connected to the hall computer via the game information display device 10, but the payout information output terminal board 39 is connected to both the game information display device 10 and the hall computer. It may be configured to be connected. Further, the payout information output terminal board 39 may be connected to the game information display device 10 via a hall computer.

  The power supply board 38 has a backup power supply made of a capacitor (not shown), monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine, and controls the power interruption detection signal when the power supply voltage falls below a predetermined value. Output to the substrate 401. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 401a becomes operable, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 401a becomes inactive state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and for example, a battery may be used, and a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

Hereinafter, each member of the gaming machine 1 will be described in detail.
8 to 17 show a first embodiment according to the present invention, and FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of the fixed frame 2. FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the game board mounting frame 3. FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the game board 4. FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view of the front door body 6 and the tray unit 7. FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the decorative panel 8. FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view of the front door set 5 as viewed from the right rear side. FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a state in which the fixed frame 2 and the game board mounting frame 3 are assembled. FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a state in which the fixed frame 2 and the game board mounting frame 3 are assembled and the game board 4 is attached to the game board mounting frame 3. FIG. 16 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 in a state where the game board mounting frame 3 is opened from the fixed frame 2. FIG. 17 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 in a state where the front door set 505 is opened from the gaming board mounting frame 3.

First, the fixed frame 2 will be described in detail.
In FIG. 8, the fixed frame 2 in the first embodiment includes a fixed frame main body 21, a decorative member 22, and screws 23 and 23.

  The fixed frame main body 21 has, for example, upper and lower sides 111 and 112 formed by overlapping aluminum plate members 121 and 122 and wooden plate members 123 and 124, and left and right side portions 113 and 114 are made of aluminum plate members 125 and 126. These plate members are assembled in a rectangular frame shape as a whole by a detachable fastener such as a small screw.

  At the upper and lower ends of the left side portion 113, the upper and lower connecting pieces 131 and 132 shown in FIG. 2 are provided. As shown in FIG. 14, the upper and lower bearing pieces 131 and 132 support the upper and lower portions of the game board mounting frame 3 so that the game board mounting frame 3 can be opened and closed. .

  8, on the upper and lower portions of the inner side surface of the right side 114, inner frame collars 163 and 164 (see FIG. 9) of a locking device 161 (see FIG. 9), which will be described later, provided on the game board mounting frame 3. ) Is provided with a pair of upper and lower hook receiving portions 133 and 134. As a result, the inner frame flange parts 163 and 164 are locked to the hook receiving parts 133 and 134 in a state where the game board mounting frame 3 is closed with respect to the fixed frame 2.

  Further, a resin decorative member 22 is fixed to the lower side portion 112 of the fixed frame 2 with screws 23 and 23. A vertical surface portion 141 facing forward is provided on the upper side of the front surface of the decorative member 22. On the lower side of the front surface of the decorative member 22, an inclined surface portion 142 is provided that faces the front obliquely downward.

Next, the game board mounting frame 3 is shown in detail.
In FIG. 9, the game board mounting frame 3 is mainly composed of a resin base 151 whose outer shape is rectangular, and a substantially rectangular component insertion hole 152 is formed at the center of the resin base 151. .

  The main control board 401, the effect control board 402, the game information output terminal board 403, the board cases 411 and 413, and the back cover 412 of the game board 4 shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 9, a frame-like portion 153 into which the game board 40 of the game board 4 is inserted is formed on the front side of the component insertion hole 152 of the resin base 151.

  The frame-like portion 153 has a substantially rectangular surrounding space formed by four inner surfaces including an upper wall 154, a lower wall 155, a left side wall 156, and a right side wall 157, and the game board 4 (FIG. 10) shown in FIG. Reference) is fixed. As means for fixing the game board 4, game board stoppers 157 and 158 are provided on the upper and lower parts of the frame-shaped inner surface of the left side wall 156 of the frame-like part 153, and the upper wall 154 and the lower wall 155 are respectively provided. Near the right side wall 157, game board fixtures 159 and 160 are provided.

  When the game board 4 is fixed to the game board mounting frame 3, as shown in FIG. 15, the left side of the game board 40 of the game board 4 is fitted into the game board stoppers 157 and 158, and the game board 40 of the game board 4 is The upper right corner and the lower right corner are pressed by the game board fixtures 159 and 160.

  The game board 4 fixed to the game board mounting frame 3 can be detached from the game board mounting frame 3 by operating the game board fixing tools 159 and 160.

  As shown in FIG. 9, a locking device 161 is provided on the right side of the game board mounting frame 3. The locking device 161 includes an inner frame collar 162 provided at the front and inner frame collars 163 and 164 provided at the rear, and is interlocked with the operation of the interlocking projections 165 and 166 provided at the front. The inner frame collars 162, 163 and 164 slide up and down. The interlocking protrusions 165 and 166 are operated by a slide portion 14 (see FIG. 13) that interlocks with the rotor of the cylinder lock 13 of the front door set 5.

  When the operator inserts the key into the key hole of the cylinder lock 13 (see FIG. 4) and operates it clockwise, the slide portion 14 (see FIG. 13) of the front door set 5 (see FIG. 13) is lowered from the middle portion. 9, the interlocking projection 165 of the locking device 161 shown in FIG. 9 slides downward, and the inner frame collars 163 and 164 are pushed downward, and the inner frame collars 163 and 164 receive the collars. The locking of the portions 133 and 134 (see FIG. 8) is released, and the game board mounting frame 3 can be opened with respect to the fixed frame 2 as shown in FIG.

  When the operator inserts a key into the keyhole of the cylinder lock 13 (see FIG. 4) and operates it counterclockwise, the slide portion 14 (see FIG. 13) of the front door set 5 slides upward from the intermediate portion. The interlocking projection 166 of the locking device 161 shown in FIG. 9 slides upward, the inner frame collar 162 is pushed upward, and the inner frame collar 162 unlocks the collar receiving portion 15 (see FIG. 13). Then, the front door set 5 can be opened with respect to the game board mounting frame 3 as shown in FIG.

  Further, a hook 167 that holds a harness 243 extending from the front door body 6 of the front door set 5 is provided on the inner right side surface of the game board mounting frame 3. A through portion 168 through which the harness 243 is inserted into the back side of the game board mounting frame 3 is provided on the lower right side of the game board mounting frame 3.

  At the upper and lower ends of the left side portion of the game board mounting frame 3, an upper shaft mounting piece 169 and a lower shaft mounting / bearing piece 170 shown in FIG. 2 are provided. The upper shaft mounting piece 169 and the lower shaft mounting / bearing piece 170 are provided with a shaft 171 and a shaft 172, respectively. The shaft 171 and the shaft 172 are configured such that bearings are performed in a state where the shaft 171 and the shaft 172 are rotatable by the upper bearing piece 131 and the lower bearing piece 132 of the fixed frame 2 (see FIG. 8). The upper shaft mounting piece 169 and the lower shaft mounting / bearing piece 170 are configured to rotatably support the upper and lower portions of the front door body 6 of the front door set 5 as shown in FIG.

Hereinafter, the game board 4 will be described in detail.
In FIG. 10, the game board 4 is a game board 40 having a structure in which a resin sheet is attached to the front surface of a plywood, and various features such as a center accessory 44 and game nails 427 are arranged.
A game area 41 is formed on the front surface of the game board 4.
The center accessory 44 is provided in the center of the game area 41, and has a front unit 420 mainly composed of a frame member 421 in which an opening 422 is formed, and an image output device 45 on the back side of the opening 422. Is arranged. A portion exposed from the opening 422 of the image output device 45 is a screen 423.

  A curved surface portion 424 (see FIG. 3) is provided slightly to the left of the upper center of the frame member 421 of the center accessory 44, and the game area 41 branches left and right from the curved surface portion 424 for left-handed use. The game area 425 is divided into a track 426 that decelerates the game ball that is too vigorous and leads it to the collection port 51.

  In the left-handed game area 425, together with a large number of game nails 427, a winning gate 49, normal winning ports 50a, 50b, 50c, 50d, a windmill 428, a first starting port 46, a second starting port 48, a big prize A mouth unit 58 and the like are arranged. The big prize opening unit 58 is attached and fixed to an attachment hole penetrating the game board 40.

  On the other hand, the left wall 431 of the frame member 421 is provided with a warp path 432 through which a game ball falling in the left-handed game area 425 enters with a relatively low probability by the guidance of a nearby game nail 427.

  On the upper surface on the front side of the lower wall 433 of the frame member 421, a stage surface 434 on which the game ball that has passed through the warp path 432 rolls is formed. In the center of the stage surface 434, an entrance 436 of a guide hole 435 for guiding the game ball to the first start port 46 is provided. The outlet 437 of the guide hole 435 is located above the first start port 46. In front of the stage surface 434, a stage surface 438 is formed on which a game ball that falls from the stage surface 434 rolls. In the center of the stage surface 438, a guide groove 439 for guiding the game ball to the first starting port 46 is formed.

  A region surrounded by the left side wall 431, the lower wall 433, the right side wall 440, and the upper wall 441 of the frame member 421 is the above-described opening 422.

  In a normal gaming state, the game ball falls to the lower left side with respect to the curved surface portion 424 and is guided to the left-handed game area 425, and while hitting the game nail 427 and the windmill 428, there is a warp path 432. , Passes through the stage surface 434 and the guide hole 435 and falls to the first start port 46, and some passes through the stage surface 438 and the guide groove 439 and falls to the first start port 46, and some , It falls directly downward without going through the warp path 432 and wins the normal winning holes 50a, 50b, 50c, 50d or the first starting port 46, and some collects at the collecting port 51 as an out ball and goes out. It is discharged to the back side (back side) of the game board 4 through the ball passage hole.

  On the upper side of the game board 40, a three-dimensional decorative member 101 designed with the product name of the gaming machine 1 is attached so as to protrude to the front of the game board 40 through a mounting bracket 451 having an L-shaped cross section. A plurality of light emitting diodes 452 are provided inside the decorative member 101. The plurality of light emitting diodes 452 are connected to a lamp control board 404 (see FIG. 7) provided in the back cover 412 via a harness 453, and emit light in various light emitting patterns according to the contents of the effects of the gaming machine 1. It is like that.

  In the vicinity of the right side of the front surface of the game board 40, a three-dimensional decorative member 102 designed with a sword protrudes forward of the game board 40 via the upper and lower mounting brackets 462 and 463 with the grip 461 facing upward. It is attached. A plurality of light emitting diodes 464 are provided inside the grip 461. The plurality of light emitting diodes 464 are connected to a lamp control board 404 (see FIG. 7) provided in the back cover 412 via a harness 466 that passes through a through hole 465 formed in the game board 40. Light is emitted in various light emission patterns according to the production contents of one.

Hereinafter, the front door body 6 and the tray unit 7 will be described in detail.
In FIG. 11, an opaque portion 68 is provided between the game board viewing transparent window 61 and the transparent plate-like portion 67 of the front door body 6. A wall 69 projecting forward is provided on the right side of the transparent plate-like portion 67 and the opaque portion 68. The wall portion 69 is an inclined surface 231 whose front surface is directed forward and downward. The upper side of the inclined surface 231 is substantially in the same position as the lower side of the front surface portion 221 of the transparent storage portion 62. A cylinder lock 13 is provided on the top of the inclined surface 231.

  A ball outlet 64 is provided on the left side of the surface of the opaque portion 68. An opening 232 is provided on the right side of the surface of the opaque portion 68, and a connector 233 to which the harness 204 of the tray unit 7 is connected is provided inside the opening 232. A game ball guide 241 (see FIG. 13) connected to the ball payout outlet 64 is provided on the back side of the opaque portion 68. The game ball guide 241 (see FIG. 13) allows the game ball that flows backward from the rails 42 and 43 (see FIG. 10) and the game ball paid out from the payout device 35 (see FIG. 5) to the ball payout exit 64. Lead. An opening 242 (see FIG. 13) is provided on the back side of the opaque portion 68 on the right side of the ball outlet 64, and the connector 232 and the firing volume 65a of the operation handle 65 (see FIG. 7) are provided from the opening 242 (see FIG. 13). And a harness 243 (see FIG. 13) connected to the touch sensor 65b (see FIG. 7) extends.

  A through hole 234 into which a game ball guide member 205 (see FIG. 13) provided on the back surface of the tray unit 7 is inserted is formed in the approximate center of the transparent plate-like portion 67.

  A through hole 235 is formed on the right side of the transparent plate-shaped portion 67 to allow sound from the speaker 32 (see FIG. 9) provided in the game board mounting frame 3 to pass through.

  Screw insertion holes 245 and 245 through which the screw portions of the screws 244 and 244 are inserted are provided on the left and right sides of the opaque portion 68. On the back side of the tray unit 7, a screw screw hole into which a screw portion of the screw 244 is screwed is provided. The screws 244 and 244 are screwed into the screw insertion holes 245 and 245 of the opaque portion 68 and screwed into the screw holes on the back side of the tray unit 7 to be tightened. Secure with screws.

Hereinafter, the decorative panel 8 will be described in detail.
In FIG. 12, the decorative panel 8 is obtained by printing an image 252 that images the model on the front surface of a plate member 251 made of synthetic resin.

  The decorative panel 8 includes a through hole 253 for allowing sound from the speaker 32 provided in the game board mounting frame 3 to pass therethrough, a through hole 254 into which the game ball guide member 205 is inserted, and the slide portion 14 of the wall portion 69 (FIG. 13). (See FIG. 13), a notch 256 into which the game ball guide 241 (see FIG. 13) and a harness 243 are inserted, and screw insertion holes 257 and 258 (FIG. 13) through which the screw portions of the screws 244 and 245 are inserted. Reference) is provided. In FIG. 13, screw screw holes 259 and 260 into which screw parts of screws 244 and 245 are screwed are provided on the back side of the opaque part 68 and the wall part 69. The screws 244 and 245 are screwed into the screw insertion holes 257 and 258 of the non-decorative panel 8 and screwed into the screw insertion holes 259 and 260 on the back side of the opaque portion 68 and the wall portion 69 to be tightened. The decorative panel 8 is fixed to the lower side of the back surface of the front door body 6 with screws. As a result, as shown in FIG. 3, an image 252 of the plate-like member 251 of the tray unit 7 is visible from the outside at a portion exposed to the outside from the tray unit 7 of the transparent plate-shaped portion 67.

A game ball guide member 205 provided on the back surface of the tray unit 7 shown in FIG. 13 guides the game balls from the game ball supply port 79 of the tray unit 7 to the launching portion 31 of the game board mounting frame 3.
Hereinafter, the back side of the front door body 6 will be described in more detail.

  In FIG. 13, the transparent storage portion 62 of the front door body 6 is formed by a planar intermediate portion 211, inclined surface portions 212 and 213, and upper and lower horizontal surface portions 214 and 215, and the intermediate portion 211, inclined surface portions 212 and 213, and upper and lower The three-dimensional decorative member 101 on the game board 4 (see FIG. 10) side is accommodated in a recess 216 formed on the back side by the horizontal plane portions 214 and 215.

  The transparent storage portion 63 is formed by a planar intermediate portion 221 and left and right wall portions 222 and 223, and the game board 4 (see FIG. 4) is formed in a recess 224 formed on the back side by the intermediate portion 221 and left and right wall portions 222 and 223. 10), the three-dimensional decorative member 102 on the side is accommodated.

  At the upper and lower ends of the left side portion of the front door body 6, the upper shaft attachment piece 261 and the lower shaft attachment piece 262 shown in FIG. 2 are provided. The upper shaft mounting piece 261 and the lower shaft mounting piece 262 are provided with shafts 263 and 264, respectively. The shafts 263 and 264 are respectively connected to the upper bearing piece 131 and the game board mounting frame 3 of the fixed frame 2 (see FIG. 8). The bearing is performed in a state where it can be rotated by the lower shaft mounting and bearing piece 170. The shaft 263 can slide up and down with respect to the main body of the upper shaft mounting piece 261 and is biased upward by a coil spring (not shown). , Slide down once.

  In FIG. 16, the opening / closing axis L <b> 1 of the game board mounting frame 3 with respect to the fixed frame 2 by the opening / closing connection support mechanisms 11, 12 (see FIG. 2) is set along the top and bottom on the left side when viewed from the front of the gaming machine 1. The game board mounting frame 3 can be opened forward by using the opening / closing axis as an axis.

  In FIG. 17, the front door set 5 is attached to the front side of the game board mounting frame 3 so as to be openable and closable. As with the game board mounting frame 3, the front door set 5 has an opening / closing axis L1 set along the top and bottom on the left side when viewed from the front of the gaming machine 1 by the opening / closing connection support mechanisms 11 and 12 (see FIG. 2). It can be opened forward as an axis. The harness 243 extending from the front door body 6 of the front door set 5 is held by the hook 167 and is inserted through the through portion 168. The harness 243 inserted through the penetration portion 168 to the back side of the game board mounting frame 3 is a launch control board 36 (see FIG. 6), a payout control board 37 (see FIG. 6) and a power board 38 on the game board mounting frame 3 side. (Refer to FIG. 6) and the like, and electrically connected to the main control board 401 (see FIG. 6), the production control board 402 (see FIG. 6), etc. on the game board 4 side via the relay board and the harness. Connecting.

  When the front door set 5 is closed with respect to the game board mounting frame 3 in the state of FIG. 17, the three-dimensional decorative members 101 and 102 on the game board 4 side are placed on the transparent storage portions 62 and 63 from the back side of the front door set 5. The inner frame collar 162 of the locking device 161 locks the collar receiving portion 15 of the front door set 5, and the game board mounting frame 3 is locked with the front door set 5 closed. In a state in which the front door set 5 is closed with respect to the game board mounting frame 3, the game ball ascending between the rails 42 and 43 of the game board 4 and the game area 41 of the game board 4 by the transparent board 61 for visual recognition of the game board. The game ball that falls is prevented from moving forward and falling off.

  If such a configuration and operation are described together, the fixed frame 2 is formed in a frame shape.

  The game board mounting frame 3 is formed in a frame shape, is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the fixed frame 2, and the game board 4 is detachable inside the frame shape.

  The front door body 6 is supported on the front surface of the game board mounting frame 3 in an openable and closable state, and is provided with a game board visualizing transparent window 61 that allows the game board 4 attached to the game board mounting frame 3 to be visually recognized. In addition, transparent storage parts 62, 63 having transparency are formed on the upper side and one (right) side of the transparent board 61 for viewing the game board, and the three-dimensional decorative members are formed on the transparent storage parts 62, 63. 101 and 102 can be stored in a detachable state.

  The game board viewing transparent window 61 and the transparent storage portions 62 and 63 are integrally formed of a transparent material.

A tray unit 7 for storing game balls is provided below the game board viewing transparent window 61 of the front door body 6, and transparency is provided below the tray unit 7 of the front door body 6. A transparent plate-like portion 67 is provided, and a decorative panel 8 with decoration is arranged on the rear side of the transparent plate-like portion 67 in a replaceable state.
The decorative members 101 and 102 are attached and fixed to the game board 4.
The game board visualizing transparent window 61 makes the game area 41 of the game board 4 visible. The transparent storage portions 62 and 63 make the decorative members 101 and 102 visible from the outside. The transparent plate-like portion 67 makes the image 252 of the plate-like member 251 of the tray unit 7 visible from the outside.

  According to the first embodiment of the present invention described above, the front door 6 has transparent storage portions 62 and 63 having transparency on the upper side and one (right) of the transparent board 61 for viewing the game board. Since the three-dimensional decorative members 101 and 102 formed on the side and attached to the game board 4 are stored in the transparent storage parts 62 and 63 in a removable state, the operator replaces the game board 4. The decoration members 101 and 102 can be renewed simply by doing so, and the decoration members 101 and 102 of the decoration part for decorating the periphery of the transparent window 61 for game board visual recognition, which is a transparent part for game board visual recognition, can be manufactured at low cost. While making it new, it is easy to increase the stereoscopic effect in the decorative members 101, 102 of the decorative part and incorporate a production device such as a light emitting part, and can make the player feel the novelty of replacing the new stand at low cost, Players and related parties at the amusement facility Can give a good impression to both, it can give a good impression to both the player and the gaming facility of the parties.

(2) Second Embodiment FIGS. 18 to 22 show a second embodiment according to the present invention, and FIG. 18 is an exploded perspective view showing a gaming machine 501 of the second embodiment according to the present invention. . FIG. 19 is a perspective view of the game board 504. FIG. 20 is a perspective view showing the decoration unit 509. FIG. 21 is an exploded perspective view of the front door set 505 as viewed from the right rear side. FIG. 22 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 501 in a state where the front door set 505 is opened from the gaming board mounting frame 3. In the description of the second embodiment using FIGS. 18 to 22, the same components as those of the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 17 are denoted by the same reference numerals and the description thereof is omitted.

In FIG. 18, the gaming machine 501 includes a fixed frame 2, a game board mounting frame 3, a game board 504, and a front door set 505.
A game board 504 capable of developing a pachinko game is set and held on the game board mounting frame 3 so as to be detachable and replaceable.

  The front door set 505 includes a front door body 506, a tray unit 7, a decorative panel 8, and a decorative unit 509.

  The front door body 506 is supported on the front surface of the game board mounting frame 3 so as to be openable and closable, and the front door body 506 allows the game board 504 attached to the game board mounting frame 3 to be visible. A visual transparent window 61 is provided, and transparent storage portions 62 and 63 having transparency are formed on the upper side and the right side of the game board visual transparent window 61. In the transparent storage parts 62 and 63, the three-dimensional decorative members 101 and 102 on the decorative unit 509 side can be stored. The game board viewing transparent window 61 and the transparent storage portions 62 and 63 are integrally formed of a transparent material.

  In FIG. 19, a game board 504 is obtained by arranging various items such as a center accessory 44 and game nails 427 on a game board 540 having a structure in which a resin sheet is attached to the front surface of a plywood board. Unlike the game board 4 of the first embodiment, the game board 504 of the second embodiment has decorative members 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, a mounting bracket 451 (see FIG. 10), and a through hole. 465 (see FIG. 10) is not provided.

In the second embodiment, the decorative members 101, 102, 103, 104, and 105 are provided in the decorative unit 509 as shown in FIG.
In FIG. 20, the decorative unit 509 includes a decorative member mounting member 601 and decorative members 101, 102, 103, 104, and 105.

  The decorative member mounting member 601 is formed in a plate shape from a transparent material such as polycarbonate. The decorative member mounting member 601 is formed with a notch 601 from below. The inner peripheral shape of the notch 602 matches the outer peripheral shape of the rail 42 (see FIG. 19) attached to the game board 540 (see FIG. 19) of the game board 504 (see FIG. 19). When the front door set 505 is closed with respect to the game board mounting frame 3, the front end of the rail 42 is inserted into the cutout 601 of the decorative member mounting member 601.

  Screw fastening portions 603 and 604 are formed on the left and right sides of the lower side of the decorative member mounting member 601 so as to protrude downward. The screw fastening portions 603 and 604 are formed with screw insertion holes into which the screw portions of the screws 701 and 702 (see FIG. 21) are inserted.

  In FIG. 21, a locking member 621 that locks the upper left corner of the decorative member mounting member 601 is provided at the upper left corner of the back surface of the front door body 506. On the upper side of the back side of the opaque portion 568 of the front door body 506, a step portion 630 that is recessed forward is formed, and screw screw holes 631 into which screw portions of screws 701 and 702 are screwed into the left and right of the step portion 630, 632 is formed. The screws 701 and 702 on the left and right are inserted into the screw fastening portions 603 and 604 of the decorative member mounting member 601 of the screw portion, and are screwed into the screw screw holes 631 and 632 of the opaque portion 568 of the front door body 506 and tightened. As a result, the lower side of the decorative member mounting member 601 is fixed to the opaque portion 568 of the front door body 506 with screws.

  In FIG. 20, the decorative member 101 is attached in the vicinity of the upper side of the front surface of the decorative member attaching member 601. The plurality of light emitting diodes 452 provided on the decorative member 101 are connected via a harness 611 to a connector 634 provided in an opening 633 formed on the back side of the opaque portion 568 of the front door body 506 shown in FIG. .

  Here, in FIG. 21, the harness 611 is inserted into a through hole 605 formed in the decorative member mounting member 601, held by hooks 606 and 607 attached to the decorative member mounting member 601, and a connector 634 of the opaque portion 568. Extend to the side.

  In FIG. 20, in the vicinity of the right side of the front surface of the decorative member mounting member 601, the decorative member 102 with the grip 461 facing upward protrudes forward of the decorative member mounting member 601 via the upper and lower mounting brackets 462 and 463. Attached. The plurality of light emitting diodes 464 provided on the decorative member 102 are connected to a connector 634 provided in an opening 633 formed on the back side of the opaque portion 568 of the front door body 506 shown in FIG. .

  Here, in FIG. 21, the harness 612 is inserted through the through-hole 608 formed in the decorative member mounting member 601, held by the hook 607 attached to the decorative member mounting member 601, and on the connector 634 side of the opaque portion 568. Extend.

  In FIG. 21, a harness 635 connected to the connector 232, the firing volume 65 a (see FIG. 7) of the operation handle 65, the touch sensor 65 b (see FIG. 7), and the connector 634 extends from the opening 242 on the back surface of the opaque portion 68. I'm out. A harness 635 extending from the front door body 6 of the front door set 5 is held by a hook 167 of the game board mounting frame 3 shown in FIG. The harness 243 inserted through the penetration portion 168 to the back side of the game board mounting frame 3 is a launch control board 36 (see FIG. 7), a payout control board 37 (see FIG. 7), and a power board 38 on the game board mounting frame 3 side. (See FIG. 7) and the like, and the main control board 401 (see FIG. 7), the effect control board 402 (see FIG. 7), the lamp control board 404 on the game board 4 side through the relay board and the harness. (See FIG. 7).

  With such a structure, the plurality of light emitting diodes 452 and 464 provided in the decorative members 101 and 102 emit light in various light emission patterns according to the contents of the game machine 501.

  In FIG. 21, disk-shaped decorative members 103, 104, and 105 are attached in the vicinity of the upper left corner, the upper right corner, and the lower right corner of the back surface of the decorative member attaching member 601.

  A decorative member 106 simulating a cherry blossom is attached to the vicinity of the upper corner and the lower left corner of the back surface of the decorative member mounting member 601. The decorative members 103, 104, 105, and 106 are visible from the outside through the decorative member mounting member 601 and the game board visual transparent window 61 in a state where the front door body 506 is closed.

  In FIG. 22, when the decorative member mounting member 601 of the decorative unit 509 is fixed to the back surface of the front door body 506 using the locking member 621 and screws 701 and 702, the decorative member of the decorative unit 509 is attached to the transparent storage portions 62 and 63. 101 and 102 are accommodated from the back side of the front door body 506. In a state in which the front door set 505 is closed with respect to the game board mounting frame 3, the game ball ascending between the rails 42, 43 of the game board 4 and the game area 41 of the game board 4 by the transparent window 61 for visual recognition of the game board The game ball falling down is prevented from moving forward and falling off.

  In the second embodiment, the decorative member attaching member 601 is attached to the front door body 506 in a detachable manner while the decorative members 101 and 102 are attached and fixed.

  Also in the second embodiment, the front door body 506 is formed with transparent storage portions 62 and 63 having transparency on the upper side and one (right) side side of the transparent board 61 for viewing the game board. In addition, since the three-dimensional decorative members 101 and 102 are stored in the transparent storage portions 62 and 63 in a detachable state, the same effects as those of the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 17 can be obtained. .

  In the first and second embodiments shown in FIGS. 1 to 22, the transparent storage portions 62 and 63 for storing the decorative members 101 and 102 are arranged on the upper and right sides of the transparent board 61 for viewing the game board. However, the transparent storage portion for storing the decorative member may be formed on at least one of the upper side, one side, and the other side of the transparent board 61 for viewing the game board. It may be formed on all of the other side. Moreover, you may incorporate the movable part electrically driven as a production | presentation apparatus in the said decorative members 101 and 102 shown in FIG. 1 thru | or FIG.

1 …… Game machine 2 …… Fixed frame (outer frame) 3 …… Game board mounting frame (inner frame),
4 ... Game board, 5 ... Front door set, 6 ... Front door body,
7: Sauce unit, 8 ... Decoration panel,
11, 12 ... Open / close connection support mechanism, 13 ... Cylinder lock,
21 …… Fixed frame body 31 …… Launching unit 32 …… Speaker
33... Storage tank, 34. Upper prize ball case, 35.
36 ... Launch control board, 37 ... Discharge control board, 38 ... Power supply board,
40 …… Game board, 41 …… Game area, 42, 43 …… Rail,
44 …… Center role, 45 …… Image output device, 46 …… First start port,
47L, 47R ... movable piece, 48 ... second start port,
49 …… Winning gate, 50a, 50b, 50c, 50d …… Normal winning gate,
58 …… Grand prize opening unit, 59 …… Opening / closing door, 60 …… Grand prize opening,
61 …… Transparent window for viewing game board, 62, 63 …… Transparent storage,
64 …… Ball payout exit, 65 …… Operating handle, 66 …… Launch indicating member,
67 …… Transparent plate portion, 71 …… Ball plate portion, 72 …… Slope portion,
73 ... Chance button, 74 ... Cross key, 75 ... Ball rental button,
76 …… Return button, 77 …… Display section, 78 …… Alignment path,
79 …… Game ball supply port, 91, 92 …… Director equipment for production,
101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106 ... decorative members,
201 …… Ball removal button, 202 …… Lower ball discharge port,
203L, 203R …… Sound emission part, 211 …… Intermediate part,
212, 213 ... inclined surface part, 401 ... main control board,
402 …… Production control board, 403 …… Game information output terminal board,
411, 413 ... substrate case, 412 ... back cover,
452, 464 ... light emitting diode, 461 ... grip hand,
462, 463 ... Mounting bracket, 501 ... Game machine, 504 ... Game board,
505 …… Front door set, 506 …… Front door body, 509 …… Decoration unit,
540: Game board, 568: Opaque part, 601: Decoration member mounting member,
602: Notch, 603, 604 ... Screw fastening portion, 608 ... Through hole,
607 ... hook, 611, 612 ... harness, 621 ... locking member,
630... Step, 631, 632 .. Screw screw hole, 633... Opening,
634 ... Connector, hook 635 ... Hook, 701, 702 ... Screw

Claims (5)

A fixed frame formed in a frame shape;
A game board mounting frame that is formed in a frame shape, is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the fixed frame, and a game board can be attached and detached inside the frame shape;
The game board mounting frame is supported in a state where it can be opened and closed, and a transparent window for viewing the game board is provided to make the game board attached to the game board mounting frame visible. A front door body that is formed on at least one of the upper side, one side, and the other side of the transparent window for visually recognizing the game board, and that houses the three-dimensional decorative member in a state in which the three-dimensional decorative member can be inserted and removed. When,
A gaming machine comprising:   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming board viewing transparent window and the transparent storage portion are integrally formed of a transparent material.   A tray unit for storing game balls is provided below the transparent window for visually recognizing the game board of the front door body, and a transparent plate-like portion having transparency is provided below the tray unit of the front door body. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a decorative panel provided with a decoration is disposed on the rear side of the transparent plate-like part in a replaceable state.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the decorative member is fixedly attached to the game board.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a decoration member attaching member that is attached and fixed to the front door body in a detachable manner.

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