JP2011212217A - Light-emitting device for game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a light-emitting device for a game machine, which is thinned in the depth direction while enhancing a game effect by the light.SOLUTION: The light-emitting device 300 for the game machine includes: a substrate 310 on which a plurality of light sources 311 emitting the light upward are mounted; a reflection board 320 which is placed on the rear side of the light sources 311 and has a first reflection face m1 formed on the front side; and a front cover 330 which covers the substrate 310 and the front side of the reflection board 320. Above the light sources 311 on the front side of the reflection board 320, a reflection member 323 having a second reflection face m2 for reflecting the light from each of the light sources 311 downward is fixed. In addition, the plurality of light sources 311 are arranged circularly around the position, where the reflection member 323 is mounted, as the center.

Description

  The present invention relates to a light emitting device for a gaming machine that is provided in a gaming machine and produces an effect by light emission according to the progress of the game.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a light emitting device for gaming machines, a rotating lamp including a reflecting mirror that reflects light from a light source and a motor that rotates the reflecting mirror is known (Patent Document 1). In this rotating lamp, since the reflection direction of light by the reflecting mirror is changed by rotating the reflecting mirror, the radiation direction of the light from the rotating lamp can be changed. Therefore, according to this rotating lamp, it is possible to enhance the effect of light.
Here, since it is necessary for a gaming machine to be provided with various presentation devices in a limited space, the light emitting device for gaming machines is required to be downsized.

Therefore, a light emitting device for gaming machines has been developed that can change the direction of light emission without using a driving means such as a motor.
Conventionally, as a light-emitting device for this type of gaming machine, a plurality of light sources are arranged around a cylindrical support, and a plurality of light sources are turned on in a predetermined order to change the light emission direction. A rotating lamp is known (see Patent Document 2).

JP 2006-26070 A JP 2007-165057 A

However, in the pseudo rotating lamp according to Patent Document 2, a plurality of light sources are disposed around the support, and thus it is difficult to reduce the thickness in the depth direction.
The subject of this invention is aiming at thickness reduction of the depth direction, improving the production effect by light in the light-emitting device for game machines.

  In order to achieve the above object, a light emitting device for a gaming machine according to a first invention is a light emitting device for a gaming machine disposed in a gaming machine, wherein a plurality of light sources that emit light upward are arranged. A provided board portion, a reflector disposed on the back side of the plurality of light sources and having a first reflecting surface formed on the front surface, a front cover covering the front side of the board portion and the reflector, A reflecting member having a second reflecting surface that reflects light from each of the plurality of light sources downward is provided above the plurality of light sources on the front side of the reflecting plate; The light source is arranged in an arc shape with the position where the reflection member is provided as a center.

In the light emitting device for gaming machines according to the first invention, the light emitted from the plurality of light sources is reflected by the first reflecting surface of the reflecting plate disposed on the back side of the plurality of light sources. Depth can be given to the production. As a result, it is possible to reduce the thickness of the light emitting device for gaming machines in the depth direction.
In the light emitting device for a gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention, when light emission is controlled in a predetermined pattern for a plurality of light sources arranged in an arc shape, the light emitted from each light source is reflected by the first reflection. Reflected by the surface and the second reflecting surface. Therefore, the light emission direction can be changed without using a driving means such as a motor.

In particular, in the light emitting device for gaming machines according to the first invention, the light emitted from each of the plurality of light sources arranged in an arc shape is reflected by the second reflecting surface, thereby driving the motor or the like. An effect by light such as a rotating lamp can be performed without using means.
Therefore, according to the light-emitting device for gaming machines according to the first invention, it is possible to reduce the thickness in the depth direction while enhancing the effect of light.

  Here, for example, a pachinko machine 1 described later corresponds to the gaming machine. As the light emitting device for gaming machines, for example, a light emitting device 300 for gaming machines described later corresponds. For example, a light source 311 described later corresponds to the light source. For example, the substrate unit 310 described later corresponds to the substrate unit. As the first reflecting surface, for example, a first reflecting surface m1 described later corresponds. For example, a reflection plate 320 described later corresponds to the reflection plate. For example, a front cover 330 described later corresponds to the front cover. As the second reflecting surface, for example, a second reflecting surface m2 described later corresponds. For example, a reflection member 323 described later corresponds to the reflection member.

Further, the light emitting device for gaming machines according to the second invention is the light emitting device for gaming machines according to the first invention, wherein the reflecting member has a rotating quadratic curved surface, and the rotating quadratic curved surface is It is characterized by having a reflective surface.
In the light emitting device for gaming machines according to the second invention, the light emitted from each of the plurality of light sources arranged in an arc shape is reflected by the second reflecting surface of the rotating quadratic curved surface, whereby the light It is possible to further enhance the production effect.
Here, as the rotation quadratic curved surface, for example, a rotation quadratic curved surface 323a described later corresponds.

A gaming machine light emitting device according to a third invention is the gaming machine light emitting device according to the first or second invention, wherein the reflecting member is formed in a semi-conical shape or a semi-conical trapezoidal shape, and has a conical surface. The second reflecting surface is used.
With the light emitting device for gaming machines according to the third aspect of the present invention, it is possible to enhance the effect effect of light with a simple configuration.

  A gaming machine light emitting device according to a fourth invention is the gaming machine light emitting device according to any one of the first to third inventions, wherein the front cover is formed non-transparently, and the substrate portion A first cover member that covers the front side of the light source, and a second cover member that is transparent or semi-transparent and covers the front side of the reflector. It is arrange | positioned so that the front side of the said several light source arrange | positioned by may be covered.

In the light emitting device for gaming machines according to the fourth aspect of the invention, the plurality of light sources are invisible from the front side by the first cover member formed non-transparent, so that light is emitted from the plurality of light sources. In this case, it is possible to produce an effect that the second reflecting surface emits light. Therefore, according to the light emitting device for a gaming machine according to the fourth invention, it is possible to further enhance the effect of light.
Here, as a 1st cover member, the 1st cover member 331 mentioned later corresponds, for example. For example, a second cover member 332 described later corresponds to the second cover member.

A gaming machine light emitting device according to a fifth invention is the gaming machine light emitting device according to the fourth invention, wherein the second cover member includes a semicylindrical portion formed in a semicylindrical shape, and a half dome. And a half dome portion that is continuous from the upper end of the semi-cylindrical portion.
In the light emitting device for gaming machines according to the fifth aspect of the invention, the light emission direction can be made different between the semi-cylindrical part and the half dome part, so that it is possible to further enhance the effect effect of light.
Here, for example, a semi-cylindrical portion 332a described later corresponds to the semi-cylindrical portion. As a half dome part, the half dome part 332b mentioned later corresponds, for example.

A gaming machine light emitting device according to a sixth invention is the gaming machine light emitting device according to any one of the first to fifth inventions, wherein the plurality of light sources are provided with the reflecting member. A plurality of rows are arranged in an arc shape centering on the position.
In the light emitting device for gaming machines according to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the light sources are arranged in a plurality of rows in an arc shape, so that the light emission control by various patterns can be performed with respect to the plurality of light sources, and the effect effect by light can be further improved. It becomes possible to raise.

  The light emitting device for gaming machines according to a seventh aspect of the present invention is the light emitting device for gaming machines according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, wherein the gaming machine has a gaming board surface formed on the front. A game board comprising: a board surface portion; an effect device arrangement portion configured on the back side of the game board surface portion; and a board arrangement portion configured on the back side of the effect device arrangement portion. It is arrange | positioned in the said production | presentation apparatus arrangement | positioning part in a board, It is characterized by the above-mentioned.

Here, for example, a game board 100 described later corresponds to the game board.
Furthermore, the light-emitting device for gaming machines according to the eighth invention is the light-emitting device for gaming machines according to any one of the first to seventh inventions, wherein control means for controlling the light emission of each of the plurality of light sources is provided. The control means performs light emission control with a predetermined light emission pattern for the plurality of light sources.
Here, as the control means, for example, a lamp control unit 152 described later corresponds.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the thickness in the depth direction while enhancing the effect of light.

It is a perspective view which shows the whole structure of a pachinko machine. It is the figure which showed typically the front part of a game board, especially the part required for description. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control system of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view of the light-emitting device for game machines. It is a disassembled perspective view of the light-emitting device for gaming machines shown in FIG. It is a top view of a board | substrate part. It is a front view which shows the state which removed the front cover of the light-emitting device for game machines shown in FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the rotation secondary curved surface which a reflection member has. It is a side view of a reflecting plate. It is a rear view of a 1st cover member. It is a rear view of a 2nd cover member.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
This embodiment demonstrates an example at the time of applying the light-emitting device 300 for game machines which concerns on this invention to the pachinko machine 1. FIG.
(Configuration of pachinko machine)
First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the overall configuration of the pachinko machine.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 can be opened and closed at a rectangular frame main body 2, a front frame 3 that can be opened and closed on the front side of the frame main body 2, and an upper front side of the front frame 3. A front door 4 provided, a saucer unit 5 provided below the front door 4, and a firing handle 6 provided on the side of the saucer unit 5 are provided.

A game board 100 (see FIG. 2) is disposed on the front side of the front frame 3.
The front door 4 has a transparent plate 4a disposed at a position corresponding to the front side of the game board 100 disposed in the front frame 3, and a decorative portion 4b disposed around the transparent plate 4a. is doing.
The saucer unit 5 includes an upper saucer 5a that receives a game ball (rented ball) and a lower saucer 5b that receives a game ball (prize ball).

(Game board configuration)
Next, the configuration of the game board 100 in the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically showing a front portion of the game board, particularly a portion necessary for explanation.
As shown in FIG. 2, a game board surface 102 is formed in front of the game board 100.
An effect symbol display device 104 capable of displaying an effect image is provided almost at the center of the game board surface 102. The effect symbol display device 104 can perform change display and stop indication of the effect symbol. Then, the effect symbol display device 104 displays the result of the winning lottery according to the combination of effect symbols that are stopped and displayed.
A normal symbol start gate 122 is provided on the left side of the effect symbol display device 104. When the game ball passes, the normal symbol start gate 122 detects the winning of the game ball based on a detection signal from a start gate switch (not shown) inside the pachinko machine 1, and gives a chance to draw by the normal symbol.

  A start winning device 111 is provided below the effect symbol display device 104. The start winning device 111 has a first start winning port 111a and a second start winning port 111b provided below the first start winning port 111a. The first start winning opening 111a is a winning opening (a so-called umbilicus) that is open upward so that a game ball can always be won. The second start winning opening 111b is an electric accessory (so-called electric tulip) capable of changing the winning probability. The second start winning opening 111b is normally closed so that game balls cannot be won, but when a lottery with a normal symbol is won, the game ball can be won in a predetermined pattern. It becomes.

When the game balls are won, the start winning ports 111a and 111b detect the winning of the game balls by the detection signals of the start winning port switches 131a and 131b (see FIG. 3) inside the pachinko machine 1, and give a chance to win a lottery.
A game state display device 107 is provided on the right side of the start winning device 111. The gaming state display device 107 includes a special symbol display unit 107a, a normal symbol display unit 107b, and the like.

The special symbol display unit 107a can perform change display and stop display of the special symbol. Then, the special symbol display unit 107a displays the result of the winning lottery according to the state of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed. At this time, the special symbol display unit 107a is triggered by the result of the winning lottery performed with the winning of the game ball at the first starting winning port 111a and the winning of the game ball at the second starting winning port 111b. Winning lottery results are displayed individually.
The normal symbol display unit 107b can perform normal symbol variation display and stop display. And the normal symbol display part 107b displays the result of the lottery by a normal symbol by the mode of the normal symbol stopped and displayed.

  A big prize opening 115 is provided below the start winning apparatus 111. The special winning opening 115 is normally closed, but when a special prize state is generated by a winning lottery, the special winning opening 115 is opened in a predetermined pattern, and a game ball can be won. The opening operation of the big prize opening 115 continues until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins (one round). Further, the opening operation of the special winning opening 115 is repeatedly performed for the number of rounds set according to the type of the special prize state. Then, when a game ball wins in the big prize opening 115, the number of game balls won is detected by the detection signal of the big prize opening switch 132 (see FIG. 3) inside the pachinko machine 1, and the prize is awarded according to the number of game balls won. Pay out the ball.

Further, a gaming machine light-emitting device 300 is disposed above the effect symbol display device 104. The gaming machine light emitting device 300 is disposed on the gaming board 100. Specifically, the gaming machine light-emitting device 300 is fixed to a box (not shown) disposed on the back side of the gaming board 100. The gaming machine light emitting device 300 is provided so as to protrude to the front side of the gaming board 100 through a hole provided in the gaming board 100. In the present embodiment, the hole is a through hole. Here, the box is for housing a control board, wiring, and the like. In the present embodiment, the gaming machine light-emitting device 300 performs a predetermined light-emitting effect when it is determined that a special prize state will be generated by a winning lottery.
Further, an out port 110 for collecting game balls that have not won any winning port is provided below the big winning port 115 and at the lowermost part of the game board surface 102.
On the game board surface 102, a plurality of nails (not shown) are arranged so as to guide the game balls to the winning holes.

(Control system configuration)
Next, the configuration of the control system in the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control system of the pachinko machine.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko machine 1 includes a first start winning port switch 131a, a second starting winning port switch 131b, a big winning port switch 132, and various winning port switches 133.

  The first start winning port switch 131a detects the winning of a game ball to the first start winning port 111a, and outputs a detection signal to the main controller 210. The second start winning port switch 131b detects the winning of the game ball to the second start winning port 111b, and outputs a detection signal to the main controller 210. The big prize opening switch 132 detects the winning of a game ball in the big prize opening 115 and outputs a detection signal to the main controller 210. The various winning opening switches 133 detect the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol start gate 122 and the like, and output a detection signal to the main controller 210.

The pachinko machine 1 mainly includes a main control device 210 and an effect control device 150 as control units.
The main control device 210 acquires various random numbers mainly in response to detection of a game ball winning in the start winning holes 111a and 111b. Then, the main control device 210 performs control command transmission and overall game control based on the acquired various random numbers.

  Specifically, when the main control device 120 receives a detection signal from the start winning port switches 131a and 131b, the main control device 120 acquires a winning determination random number, a winning type determination random number, a stop symbol determining random number, and the like from a corresponding random number counter. Each random number value thus stored is stored in a predetermined storage unit in the startup information storage area of the RAM 240. Then, main controller 210 determines whether or not to generate a special prize state (winning) based on various random numbers stored in the start-up information storage area. Etc.), a combination of effect symbols to be stopped and the like is determined, and a control command corresponding to the determination result is transmitted to the effect control device 150.

Further, the main control device 210 directly controls (port output control) the gaming state display device 107, the winning ball payout control device 156, and the special winning opening solenoid 158.
Main controller 210 includes CPU 220, ROM 230, RAM 240, input port 250, and output port 255.
The input port 250 inputs detection signals output from the first start winning port switch 131a, the second starting winning port switch 131b, the big winning port switch 132, and the various winning port switches 133 to the CPU 220.

The output port 255 outputs a control command and a control signal to each of the effect control device 150, the game state display device 107, the prize ball payout control device 156, and the big prize opening solenoid 158. Further, the output port 255 outputs the output information and abnormality signal of the pachinko machine 1 to the hall computer 500.
The ROM 230 stores a program for controlling the pachinko machine 1 executed by the main control device 210, game control data, and the like. The game control data includes various control commands for controlling the effect control device 150.
The RAM 240 temporarily stores input / output data for the main controller 210, data for arithmetic processing, various counters including a random number counter related to the game, a lottery result and a flag for managing the game state.

The main controller 210 is connected to a power supply circuit 212 for supplying power.
The effect control device 150 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, and an output port, like the main control device 210.
The ROM of the effect control device 150 stores a program for controlling the effect, various data, and the like. The RAM of the effect control device 150 temporarily stores control commands input from the main control device 210, data for performing arithmetic processing, and the like. The CPU of the effect control device 150 controls various effects by executing processing according to a program stored in the ROM.

  The effect control device 150 controls the display control unit 151 that controls display on the effect symbol display device 104, the lamp control unit 152 that controls the light emission of the light emitting device 300 for gaming machines, and the output of sound effects from the speaker 155. And a sound effect control unit 153. The effect control device 150 generates a control command to be transmitted in the effect control device 150 according to the control command received from the main control device 210, and transmits the control command, whereby the display control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 152 are transmitted. And the sound effect control unit 153 are controlled.

The lamp control unit 152 determines a light emission effect to be executed according to a control command (hereinafter referred to as a lamp control command) input from the effect control device 150, and reads control data corresponding to the light emission effect from the ROM. The light emission of the gaming machine light emitting device 300 is controlled based on the control data. In addition, the lamp control unit 152 performs lighting, blinking, and the like of other lamps (not shown) according to a lamp control command input from the effect control device 150.
The sound effect control unit 153 determines a sound effect effect to be executed according to the control command input from the effect control device 150, reads out sound data corresponding to the sound effect effect from the ROM, and outputs the sound data to the speaker 155. .

  The display control unit 151 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an image processing VDP (Video Display Processor), an input port, and an output port. Then, the CPU of the display control unit 151 reads image data corresponding to the control command from the ROM according to the program stored in the ROM in accordance with the control command input from the effect control device 150, and reads the image data. Output to VDP. Then, the image processing VDP outputs the image data to the effect symbol display device 104 via the output port in accordance with an output instruction from the CPU of the display control unit 151.

(Configuration of light emitting device for gaming machine)
Next, the structure of the light emitting device 300 for gaming machines will be described.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a light emitting device for gaming machines. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the light-emitting device for gaming machine shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is a plan view of the substrate portion. FIG. 7 is a front view showing a state where the front cover of the light emitting device for gaming machines shown in FIG. 4 is removed. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a rotating quadratic curved surface included in the reflecting member. FIG. 9 is a side view of the reflector. FIG. 10 is a rear view of the first cover member. FIG. 11 is a rear view of the second cover member.

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the light-emitting device 300 for a gaming machine includes a substrate unit 310, a reflection plate 320 disposed on the back side of the substrate unit 310, and a front side of the substrate unit 310 and the reflection plate 320. And a front cover 330 for covering.
As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the substrate portion 310 is formed in a semicircular shape. A plurality of light sources 311 are disposed on the upper surface side of the substrate unit 310. The plurality of light sources 311 are arranged in an arc shape. In the present embodiment, a plurality of light source rows (two rows) are provided in the radial direction on the upper surface side of the substrate portion 310, each including a plurality of light sources 311 arranged in an arc shape. Each of the plurality of light sources 311 is disposed so as to emit light upward. In the present embodiment, a red LED is used as the light source 311.

As shown in FIGS. 5 and 7, the reflector 320 includes a first flat plate portion 321 (below the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 7) and a second flat plate portion 322 (below the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 7). ,have. In addition, a reflection member 323 is provided on the front side of the second flat plate portion 322.
The first flat plate portion 321 is formed in a rectangular flat plate shape. The first flat plate portion 321 is disposed on the back side of the plurality of light sources 311 disposed on the substrate portion 310. The first flat plate portion 321 is provided with a pair of screw holes 325 for fixing the reflecting plate 320 and the first cover member 331 to each other. Further, the first flat plate portion 321 is provided with a pair of screw holes 326 for fixing the reflecting plate 320 and the second cover member 332 to each other.

The 2nd flat plate part 322 is formed in the shape which combined the square flat plate and the semicircular flat plate. The second flat plate portion 322 is provided integrally with the first flat plate portion 321 so as to continue upward from the upper end of the first flat plate portion 321.
On the front surfaces of the first flat plate portion 321 and the second flat plate portion 322, a first reflecting surface m1 that reflects light emitted from each of the plurality of light sources 311 disposed on the substrate portion 310 is formed. Yes. Specifically, the first reflecting surface m1 is formed on the front surfaces of the first flat plate portion 321 and the second flat plate portion 322 by performing mirror surface processing, plating processing, or the like. The first reflecting surface m1 is a flat surface.

The reflection member 323 is provided above the plurality of light sources 311 provided on the substrate unit 310. In the present embodiment, the reflecting member 323 is provided integrally with the second flat plate portion 322. The reflecting member 323 has a second reflecting surface m2 that reflects light emitted from each of the plurality of light sources 311 downward.
Here, the reflecting member 323 has a rotating quadratic curved surface 323a. In the reflecting member 323, the rotating secondary curved surface 323a is the second reflecting surface m2. As shown in FIG. 8, the rotation quadratic curved surface 323a is defined by a locus obtained by rotating the quadratic curve y about the rotation axis x. Here, the rotation axis x extends downward from above. The quadratic curve y is curved so as to be convex toward the rotation axis x. The quadratic curve y has the farthest distance d1 from the rotation axis x at the upper end, the distance from the rotation axis x gradually decreases downward, and the distance d2 from the rotation axis x at the lower end is the shortest. Yes.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 and 9, in the present embodiment, the reflecting member 323 is formed in a semi-conical trapezoid shape. Specifically, the reflecting member 323 is defined by rotating the quadratic curve y by 180 ° around the rotation axis x set so as to extend in the vertical direction in front of the second flat plate portion 322. It has a shape. The reflecting member 323 is disposed with the bottom surface 323b facing upward. Note that the reflecting member 323 may be formed in a semi-conical shape. In the reflecting member 323, the conical surface is a rotating secondary curved surface 323a (second reflecting surface m2). In the present embodiment, the third reflecting surface m3 is also formed on the bottom surface 323b of the reflecting member 323. Specifically, each of the rotating secondary curved surface 323a and the bottom surface 323b of the reflecting member 323 is provided with reflecting surfaces m2 and m3 by performing mirror surface processing, plating processing, or the like.

  Here, the plurality of light sources 311 are arranged in an arc shape around the position where the reflection member 323 is provided, as viewed from above, in the substrate unit 310. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the plurality of light sources 311 are arranged in a circular arc shape around the position of the rotation axis x of the reflecting member 323 in the substrate unit 310 as viewed from above. Further, the plurality of light sources 311 arranged on the substrate unit 310 are hidden under the reflecting member 323 when viewed from above.

The outer diameter of the bottom surface 323 b of the reflecting member 323 is formed smaller than the inner diameter of the semi-cylindrical portion 332 a of the second cover member 332. As a result, a gap is provided between the outer periphery of the bottom surface 323 b of the reflecting member 323 and the inner surface of the second cover member 332.
As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the front cover 330 includes a first cover member 331 and a second cover member 332.

The first cover member 331 is formed in a semi-cylindrical shape. The first cover member 331 is made of a non-transparent material. In the present embodiment, the first cover member 331 is formed of a black synthetic resin. As shown in FIG. 10, a groove portion 333 into which the outer peripheral end portion of the substrate portion 310 is fitted is provided on the inner peripheral surface of the first cover member 331. A pair of screw holes 334 corresponding to the pair of screw holes 325 of the reflection plate 320 are provided on both end surfaces of the first cover member 331.
The first cover member 331 covers the front side of the substrate unit 310 and the first flat plate part 321 of the reflection plate 320. In particular, the first cover member 331 covers the front side of the plurality of light sources 311 disposed on the substrate unit 310 so that the plurality of light sources 311 cannot be seen from the front side.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 11, the second cover member 332 is formed in a semi-cylindrical portion 332a (below the one-dot chain line in FIGS. 5 and 11) and a semi-dome shape. And a half dome portion 332b (above the one-dot chain line in FIGS. 5 and 11). The half dome part 332b is provided integrally with the half cylinder part 332a so as to continue upward from the upper end of the half cylinder part 332a. Here, in the second cover member 332, the semi-cylindrical portion 332a is formed downward from the upper end position of the reflecting member 323 (rotary secondary curved surface 323a).

  The second cover member 332 is made of a transparent or translucent material. In the present embodiment, the second cover member 332 is formed of a red translucent synthetic resin. As shown in FIG. 11, a pair of screw holes 336 corresponding to the pair of screw holes 326 of the reflection plate 320 are provided at the lower end portion of the second cover member 332. The second cover member 332 covers the front side of the second flat plate portion 322 of the reflection plate 320.

Next, assembly of the light emitting device 300 for gaming machines will be described.
When assembling the light emitting device 300 for a gaming machine, first, the reflector 320 and the second cover member 332 are fixed to each other. Specifically, a screw is screwed into each screw hole 326 of the reflection plate 320 and each screw hole 336 of the second cover member 332 to fix the reflection plate 320 and the second cover member 332 to each other. To do.

  Next, the substrate unit 310 and the first cover member 331 are fixed to the reflection plate 320. Specifically, first, the outer peripheral end portion of the substrate portion 310 is fitted into the groove portion 333 of the first cover member 331. Then, the first cover member 331 in which the substrate unit 310 is fitted is fixed to the reflection plate 320. At this time, a screw is screwed into each screw hole 325 of the reflection plate 320 and each screw hole 334 of the first cover member 331 to fix the first cover member 331 to the reflection plate 320. Thereby, the board | substrate part 310 is fixed in the state pinched | interposed between the 1st cover member 331 and the reflecting plate 320. FIG. Thus, the assembly of the gaming machine light emitting device 300 is completed.

Next, the operation of the gaming machine light emitting device 300 will be described.
In the present embodiment, the light emitting device for gaming machine 300 is configured to operate when it is determined by the main control device 210 to cause a special prize state.
Specifically, when it is determined that a special prize state is to be generated, main controller 120 produces a control command (hereinafter referred to as a special prize state determination production command) indicating that a production according to this is to be executed. It transmits to the control apparatus 150.

When receiving the special prize state determination production command, the production control device 150 generates a lamp control command corresponding to the special prize state determination production command, and transmits the lamp control command to the lamp control unit 152.
When the lamp control unit 152 receives a lamp control command corresponding to the special prize state determination effect command, the lamp control unit 152 determines execution of the light emission effect at the time of determining the special prize state, and stores control data corresponding to the light emission effect at the time of determining the special prize state in the ROM. The light emission of the gaming machine light emitting device 300 is controlled based on the control data.

  In the present embodiment, lighting control (light emission control) using a predetermined lighting pattern (light emission pattern) is performed on the plurality of light sources 311 arranged in an arc shape in the substrate unit 310 as a light emission effect at the time of determining the special prize state. That is, for the plurality of light sources 311 arranged in an arc shape in the substrate unit 310, lighting control is sequentially performed so that the light sources 311 are sequentially turned on from the one arranged at one end to the one arranged at the other end. .

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, as the lighting control by a predetermined lighting pattern, the respective light sources 311 are sequentially turned on in the order of the light source 311a, the light source 311b, the light source 311c, the light source 311d, and the light source 311e. And after lighting the light source 311e arrange | positioned at the other end, the light source 311a arrange | positioned at one end is turned on again, and the lighting control by the said order is repeated.

  At this time, the light sources 311 arranged in the inner row and the light sources 311 arranged in the outer row are turned on in synchronization. That is, the light source 311a in the inner row and the light source 311a in the outer row are turned on in synchronization. Similarly, the inner row light source 311b and the outer row light source 311b, the inner row light source 311c and the outer row light source 311c, the inner row light source 311d and the outer row light source 311d, and the inner row light source. The light source 311e and the light source 311e in the outer row are also turned on in synchronization. Thereby, in the lighting control by the predetermined lighting pattern, the two light sources 311 are sequentially turned on.

  Here, in the lighting control based on the predetermined lighting pattern, the light source 311 that is turned on is turned off, and the light source 311 in the next order is turned on. At this time, it is preferable to set the lighting time shorter for the light sources 311 in each column that are arranged on the center side. That is, the lighting time is set so that T1> T2> T3 is satisfied with respect to the lighting time T1 of the light source 311a and the light source 311e, the lighting time T2 of the light source 311b and the light source 311d, and the lighting time T3 of the light source 311c.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the light emitted from each of the plurality of light sources 311 is reflected toward the front side by the first reflecting surface m1 of the reflecting plate 320. Thereby, a feeling of depth can be given to the effect by light. In addition, by performing the lighting control according to the predetermined lighting pattern, the light source from the gaming machine light emitting device 300 is viewed from the right side in the left-right direction (left-right direction in FIGS. 6 and 7). It changes toward the left side.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the light emitted from each of the plurality of light sources 311 is reflected outward and downward by the second reflecting surface m <b> 2 of the reflecting member 323. Therefore, by performing the lighting control according to the predetermined lighting pattern, the light emission direction from the light emitting device for gaming machine 300 changes from the right side in the left-right direction to the left side when viewed from the player. That is, the light emitted from the light source 311a is reflected by the second reflecting surface m2, and is mainly emitted toward the lower right side of the light emitting device 300 for gaming machines. The light emitted from the light source 311c is reflected by the second reflecting surface m2, and is mainly emitted downward on the front side of the light emitting device 300 for gaming machines. Furthermore, the light emitted from the light source 311e is reflected by the second reflecting surface m2, and is mainly emitted toward the lower left side of the light emitting device 300 for gaming machines. Thus, when the lighting control by the predetermined lighting pattern is performed, it is possible to change the radiation direction of the light from the gaming machine 300 like a rotating lamp.

As described above, in the gaming machine light-emitting device 300, the light emitted from the plurality of light sources 311 is reflected by the first reflecting surface m1 of the reflector 320 disposed on the back side of the plurality of light sources 311. Therefore, it is possible to give a sense of depth to the effect by light. As a result, the gaming machine light-emitting device 300 can be thinned.
Further, in the light emitting device 300 for gaming machines, when the plurality of light sources 311 arranged in an arc shape are controlled to be lighted by the predetermined lighting pattern, the light emitted from each light source 311 is changed to the first reflecting surface. Reflected by m1 and the second reflecting surface m2, the radiation direction of light from the gaming machine light emitting device 300 changes. Therefore, the light emission direction can be changed without using a driving means such as a motor.

In particular, in the light emitting device 300 for gaming machines, light emitted from each of the plurality of light sources 311 arranged in an arc shape is reflected by the second reflecting surface m2, thereby using driving means such as a motor. In addition, it is possible to produce an effect using light such as a rotating lamp. In addition, in the light emitting device 300 for gaming machines, it is possible to further enhance the effect of light by using the rotation quadratic curved surface as the second reflecting surface m2.
Thus, according to the light emitting device 300 for gaming machines, it is possible to reduce the thickness in the depth direction while enhancing the effect of light.

  Further, in the light emitting device 300 for gaming machines, the second cover member 332 formed to be non-transparent is in a state of covering the front side of the second flat plate portion 322 of the reflection plate 320. Accordingly, since the plurality of light sources 311 cannot be seen from the front side, when light is emitted from each of the plurality of light sources 311, when viewed from the player, the reflection member 323 (second reflection surface m <b> 2). Appears to emit light. Therefore, it is possible to further enhance the effect effect by light.

  Further, in the light emitting device 300 for gaming machines, the reflecting member 323 is formed in a semi-conical trapezoidal shape or a semiconical shape. Thereby, the brightness in the front cover 330 can be made different between the semi-cylindrical first cover member 331 and the dome-shaped second cover member 332. In particular, in the gaming machine light emitting device 300, a gap is provided between the outer periphery of the bottom surface 323 b of the reflecting member 323 and the inner surface of the second cover member 332. Thereby, light can be appropriately passed from the first cover member 331 side to the second cover member 332 side. Therefore, it is possible to further enhance the effect effect by light.

  Further, in the light emitting device 300 for gaming machines, the second cover member 332 has a semi-cylindrical portion 332a below the upper end position of the reflecting member 323 (rotary secondary curved surface 323a). Thereby, when the light reflected by the reflecting member 323 passes through the front cover 330, it can be prevented from being refracted irregularly.

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As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, in the said embodiment, a various change is possible.
For example, in the above embodiment, a red LED is used as the light source 311. However, the light source 311 may be another light source such as a full color LED or a light bulb.
In the above embodiment, the light source 311 of one color is disposed in the substrate unit 310. However, the substrate unit 310 may have a configuration in which LEDs of a plurality of colors are arranged. For example, in the substrate unit 310, three light source rows each including a plurality of light sources 311 arranged in an arc shape are arranged. At this time, the light source 311 of the first light source array is configured by a red LED, the light source 311 of the second light source array is configured by a green LED, and the light source 311 of the third light source array is configured by a blue LED. And according to the light emission effect to be performed, the light source row | line | column which performs lighting control by the said predetermined lighting pattern is selected. Thereby, it becomes possible to change the color of the light radiated | emitted from the light-emitting device 300 for game machines according to the light emission effect to perform.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the substrate unit 310, two rows of light source rows each including a plurality of light sources 311 arranged in an arc shape are provided. However, only one light source row may be provided, or three or more light source rows may be provided.
In the present embodiment, when it is determined by the main controller 210 that the special prize state is to be generated, the gaming machine light-emitting device 300 operates. However, when it is determined to cause the probability variation state, the light emitting effect by the gaming machine light emitting device 300 may be performed during the special prize state, the probability variation state, or the like.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the reflecting member 323 is provided integrally with the second flat plate portion 322. However, the reflecting member 323 may be provided independently of the second flat plate portion 322. Further, the reflecting member 323 may be provided so as to be movable or rotatable in the vertical direction with respect to the second flat plate portion 322. Thereby, the reflection direction of the light by the reflection member 323 can be changed.

In the present embodiment, the gaming machine light emitting device 300 is provided so as to protrude to the front side of the gaming board 100 through a hole provided in the gaming board 100. However, the gaming machine light emitting device 300 may be provided so as not to protrude to the front side of the gaming board 100. Specifically, the game board 100 is placed on the front side of the game board surface 102 on which the game board surface 102 is formed, on the rear side of the game board surface part, on the back side of the stage device installation part. And a configured substrate disposing portion. The game board surface portion is formed of a transparent plate-like body such as a resin plate (acrylic plate). On the front side of the game board surface portion, a nail, a start winning device 111 and the like are arranged, and a rolling area where the game ball rolls is formed. In the effect device arrangement section, an effect accessory device, an effect symbol display device 104 (liquid crystal display device) and the like are provided. A control board, wiring, etc. are arrange | positioned at a board | substrate arrangement | positioning part. When the game board 100 is viewed from the front side, it is possible to visually recognize the effect accessory device and the effect symbol display device 104 arranged in the effect device arrangement unit through the transparent game board surface portion. In addition, the board | substrate arrangement | positioning part is comprised so that it cannot visually recognize from the front side of the game board 100. FIG. Then, the light emitting device 300 for the gaming machine is arranged in the effect device arranging portion of the game board 100. Thus, when the gaming board 100 is viewed from the front side, the gaming machine light emitting device 300 can be visually recognized through the transparent gaming board surface. In the gaming board 100, the light emitting device 300 for gaming machines does not protrude to the front side of the gaming board surface portion (gaming board surface 102). Therefore, the light-emitting device 300 for gaming machines can be disposed at a position on the back side of the rolling area where the game ball rolls. Thereby, when the game board 100 is viewed from the front side, an effect is provided by the light emitting device for gaming machine 300 on the back side of the rolling area where the game ball rolls. Therefore, it is possible to further enhance the effect produced by the gaming machine light-emitting device 300 without affecting the rolling of the game ball.
In the present embodiment, the case where the gaming machine light emitting device 300 according to the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and can be applied to other amusement game machines and other gaming machines without departing from the gist of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 100 Game board 152 Lamp control part 300 Light-emitting device for game machines 310 Substrate part 320 Reflector plate 330 Front cover 311 Light source 321 First flat plate part 322 Second flat plate part 323 Reflective member 325 Screw hole 326 Screw hole m1 First One reflecting surface m2 Second reflecting surface m3 Third reflecting surface 323a Rotating quadratic curved surface x Rotating axis y Quadratic curve 323b Bottom surface 331 First cover member 332 Second cover member 333 Groove 334 Screw hole 332a Semi-cylinder Part 332b Half dome part 336 Screw hole

Claims (8)

A light emitting device for a gaming machine disposed in a gaming machine,
A substrate portion on which a plurality of light sources emitting light upward are disposed;
A reflecting plate disposed on the back side of the plurality of light sources and having a first reflecting surface formed on the front surface;
A front cover covering the front side of the substrate part and the reflector,
Above the plurality of light sources on the front side of the reflection plate, a reflection member having a second reflection surface that reflects light from each of the plurality of light sources downward is provided.
The light-emitting device for a gaming machine, wherein the plurality of light sources are arranged in an arc shape around a position where the reflecting member is provided. The reflective member is
The light-emitting device for a gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the light-emitting device has a rotating quadratic curved surface, and the rotating quadratic curved surface is the second reflecting surface. The reflective member is
The light-emitting device for a gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the light-emitting device is a semi-conical shape or a semi-conical trapezoidal shape, and a conical surface is the second reflecting surface. The front cover is
A first cover member formed non-transparently and covering the front side of the substrate part;
A second cover member that is transparent or translucent and covers the front side of the reflector,
The first cover member is
4. The light-emitting device for gaming machines according to claim 1, wherein the light-emitting device is disposed so as to cover a front side of the plurality of light sources disposed on the substrate portion. 5. The second cover member is
A semi-cylindrical portion formed in a semi-cylindrical shape;
The light emitting device for gaming machines according to claim 4, further comprising: a half dome formed in a half dome shape and continuing from an upper end of the half cylindrical portion.   6. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of light sources are arranged in a plurality of arcs around a position where the reflection member is provided. 6. Light emitting device. The gaming machine is
A game board surface portion on which a game board surface is formed on the front side, an effect device arrangement portion configured on the back side of the game board surface portion, and a board arrangement portion configured on the back side of the effect device arrangement portion; A game board having
The light emitting device for gaming machines according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the light emitting device for gaming machines is arranged in the effect device arranging portion of the gaming board. Control means for controlling the light emission of each of the plurality of light sources;
The light emitting device for gaming machines according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the control means performs light emission control with a predetermined light emission pattern for the plurality of light sources.

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