JP2013085810A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a technology for simply attaching a light emitting body to a game board.SOLUTION: The Pachinko game machine includes a game area 111 for performing a game by a game ball. The Pachinko game machine also includes: the game board 60 that is formed of a light-transmitting member, includes the game area 111 on the surface, and includes a projection 60a projecting in a thickness direction from the back at a back side; and a printed board 116b that packages a light-emitting element 116a that emits light by energization, and is attached onto the game board 60 via the projection 60a on the game board 60.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

Conventionally, a gaming machine in which a light emitter is provided on the back side of a transparent gaming board has been proposed.
For example, a gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 includes a gaming board having translucency, and further includes a lighting device having a light emitter on the back side of the gaming board, wherein the lighting device is on the back side of the gaming board. The lighting device is housed in a housing portion formed on the back side of the game board.

JP 2006-223586 A

In order to reduce the cost, it is desirable that the light emitter can be easily attached to the game board.
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which a light emitter can be easily attached to a game board.

  The present invention that achieves the above object is a gaming machine 100 having a game area 111 in which a game ball is played. The game machine 100 is formed of a light-transmitting member, has the game area 111 on the front surface, and on the back side. A game board 60 having a projecting portion 60a projecting in the thickness direction from the back surface and a light emitter 116a that emits light when energized are mounted on the game board 60 via the projecting portion 60a of the game board 60. A gaming machine 100 including a board 116b to be mounted.

Here, a screw hole formed so as to extend in the thickness direction is formed in the protruding portion 60a of the game board 60, and the board 116b is attached to the game board by screwing a screw 66 into the screw hole. 60 may be fastened.
Alternatively, the projecting portion 60a of the game board 60 is formed with a cylindrical recess formed so as to extend in the thickness direction, and a pin is press-fitted into the recess so that the board 116b is attached to the game board. 60.

The light emitter 116a mounted on the substrate 116b may be mounted on the front side of the substrate 60.
Moreover, it is good for the back surface of the game board 60, and the uneven | corrugated | grooved part 60b is provided in the site | part facing the said light-emitting body 116a mounted in the said board | substrate 116b.

  In addition, the said code | symbol in this column is attached | subjected illustratively in the description of this invention, and this invention is not reduced by this code | symbol.

  According to the present invention, the light emitter can be easily attached to the game board.

It is a schematic front view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is the elements on larger scale of the pachinko game machine of this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the control unit of the pachinko game machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the support aspect of the panel lamp which concerns on this Embodiment, and is sectional drawing of the IV-IV part of FIG. It is sectional drawing of the IV-IV part of FIG. 1 which shows the modification of a game board.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[Basic configuration of gaming machine]
FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment.
A pachinko gaming machine 100 as an example of the gaming machine shown in the figure is configured to pay out a prize ball when a game ball launched by an instruction operation by a player wins. The pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a game board 110 on which game balls are launched, and a frame member 150 surrounding the game board 110. The game board 110 is detachably attached to the frame member 150.

The game board 110 has, on the front, a game area 111 for playing with a game ball, a rail member 112 that forms a passage where a game ball launched from below rises toward the upper position of the game area 111, and a game A guide member 113 for guiding the game ball is provided on the right side of the region 111.
In the present embodiment, an image display unit 114 that displays various images for production is provided at a position of the game area 111 that is easily visible to the player. The image display unit 114 includes a display screen such as a liquid crystal display, and displays a decorative symbol for notifying the player of a symbol lottery result (symbol variation result), for example, as the game progresses by the player. An effect image by the appearance of a character or the appearance of an item is displayed.
In addition, a movable accessory 115 and a board lamp 116 used for various effects are provided on the front surface of the game board 110. The movable accessory 115 performs various effects by operating on the game board 110, and the board lamp 116 performs various effects by emitting light.

  The game area 111 is provided with a game nail and a windmill (not shown) for changing the direction in which the game ball falls. Further, in the game area 111, various bonuses relating to winning and lottery are arranged at predetermined positions. In addition, the game area 111 is provided with a discharge port 117 through which game balls launched into the game area 111 that have not been won in the winning area are discharged out of the game area 111.

In the present embodiment, as various functions related to winning and lottery, the first starting port 121 and the second starting port 122 that win when a game ball enters and a special symbol lottery (big hit lottery) starts, The game board 110 is provided with a gate 124 that starts a normal symbol lottery (open / close lottery) when it passes. Here, the first start port 121 and the second start port 122 refer to a winning port related to winning a game ball that activates one predetermined special symbol display.
The second start port 122 includes an electric tulip 123 as a normal electric accessory that is turned on and off by a pair of blades in the shape of tulip flowers opened and closed by an electric solenoid. In the electric tulip 123, when the blade is closed, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second start port 122, but when the blade is opened, the entrance of the second start port 122 is expanded and the game ball is moved to the second start port 122. It is configured to be easy to enter. When the electric tulip 123 wins the normal symbol lottery, the blade opens for a specified time (for example, 6 seconds) and a specified number of times (for example, 3 times) while lighting or flashing.

  In the case of the pachinko gaming machine 100, when the jackpot probability of winning the jackpot in the special symbol lottery varies under a predetermined condition (from a low probability state (for example, 1/300) to a high probability state (for example, 1/30)) Variation). In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can reduce the special symbol variation time during the special symbol lottery under a predetermined condition, increase the probability of winning during the normal symbol lottery, or the normal symbol variation time during the normal symbol lottery. It may be shortened, the opening time of the blades of the electric tulips 123 may be extended, or the number of times the blades of the electric tulips 123 may be opened.

In the present embodiment, the other prize-winning and lottery items include the special prize opening 125 that opens according to the result of the special symbol lottery, and the lottery starts even if the game ball wins. A normal winning opening 126 that is not to be played is provided on the game board 110.
In the present embodiment, the first start port 121 and the second start port 122 are disposed in the game area 111, but a configuration example in which only one of them is disposed or another start port is disposed. A configuration example is also conceivable. In the present embodiment, one big prize opening 125 is arranged in the game area 111, but a configuration example in which a plurality of big prize openings 125 are arranged is also conceivable.
In the present embodiment, a display 130 for displaying a lottery result and the number of holds is arranged at the lower right position of the game board 110.

When the player touches the handle 151 and rotates the lever 152 in the clockwise direction, the frame member 150 moves the game balls at a predetermined time interval (for example, 100 per minute) with a hitting force according to the operation angle. And a launching device (not shown) for electrically firing. The frame member 150 includes a supply device (not shown) for sequentially supplying game balls one by one to a launching device (not shown) at a timing interlocked with the operation of the player's lever 152 and a supply device (not shown). An upper plate 153 (see FIG. 2) for temporarily storing game balls to be supplied to the launching device. For example, a payout ball by the payout unit 560 is paid out to the upper plate 153.
In addition, the frame member 150 includes a lower plate 160 that can temporarily store overflowing game balls when the upper plate 153 is filled with game balls. The lower plate 160 is located below the upper plate 153. In this Embodiment, the structure which isolate | separates the upper plate 153 and the lower plate 160 is employ | adopted, and the structure which unites an upper and lower plate is not employ | adopted. For this reason, it becomes possible to accumulate more game balls as prize balls.
A configuration example is also conceivable in which a handle 151 (not shown) emits light under a predetermined condition.

Further, the frame member 150 accumulates on the upper plate 153 and a stop button 154 for temporarily stopping the launch of the game ball even when the player touches the handle 151 of the launching device (not shown). An upper ball release button 163 for dropping the game ball on the lower plate 160, and a lower ball release button 164 for dropping the game ball stored on the lower plate 160 into a box (not shown). ing.
Further, the frame member 150 includes a speaker 156 and a frame lamp 157 for notifying the gaming state and situation of the pachinko gaming machine 100 and performing various effects. The speaker 156 performs various effects based on music, voice, and sound effects, and the frame lamp 157 performs various effects based on light depending on a pattern or light emission color caused by lighting and blinking. In addition, about the frame lamp | ramp 157, the structural example which enables it to perform the effect which changes the irradiation direction of light can be considered.
The frame member 150 includes frame lamps 171, 172, and 173 that are different from the frame lamp 157, and a frame drive effect unit 180 that has a built-in light source and can be switched between storage and expansion by a driving force. The frame lamps 171, 172, and 173 are continuously arranged.
The frame member 150 also includes a transparent plate 159 for separating the game board 110 from the player. The transparent plate 159 covers the board surface of the game board 110.

FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 2A is an enlarged view showing an example of a display 130 arranged at the lower right of the game board 110. b) is a partial plan view of the pachinko gaming machine 100. FIG.
As shown in FIG. 2A, the display 130 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a first special symbol display 221 that operates in response to winning of the first starting port 121 and a winning of the second starting port 122. The second special symbol display 222 that operates in response to the above and the normal symbol display 223 that operates in response to the passage of the gate 124 are provided. The first special symbol display 221 variably displays the special symbol resulting from winning of the first start port 121 and displays the lottery result. The second special symbol display 222 variably displays special symbols resulting from winning at the second start port 122 and displays the lottery results. The normal symbol display unit 223 displays the normal symbol variably and displays the lottery result when the game ball passes through the gate 124. Each of the first special symbol display 221, the second special symbol display 222, and the normal symbol display 223 is composed of an LED display device, and a symbol representing each lottery result is displayed according to its lighting mode.

  In addition, the indicator 130 operates in response to the hold in the first special symbol display 221 and the first special symbol hold indicator 218 that operates corresponding to the hold in the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222. 2 a special symbol hold indicator 219 and a normal symbol hold indicator 220 that operates in response to the hold in the normal symbol indicator 223. Each of the first special symbol hold indicator 218, the second special symbol hold indicator 219, and the normal symbol hold indicator 220 is configured by an LED display device, and the number of holds is displayed by its lighting mode.

  Here, the hold will be described. If there is a prize with another game ball during the fluctuation display operation of special symbols or normal symbols (while the fluctuation display for one win is being performed), the symbol fluctuation display operation for the winning game ball will be A predetermined number (for example, four) is held until the variation display operation for the game ball won in is completed. The fact that such a hold is made and the number of the hold (the number of undrawn lots) are displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 218, the second special symbol hold indicator 219, and the normal symbol hold indicator 220.

  The frame member 150 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes an input device for a player to input an effect. As shown in FIG. 2B, in this embodiment, as an example of the input device, there are an effect button 161 and four keys that are push buttons adjacent to the effect button 161 and arranged in a substantially cross shape. An effect key 162 is disposed on the frame member 150. The effect button 161 is located in the vicinity of the upper plate 153, and the effect key 162 is positioned between the effect button 161 and the upper plate 153. The player can select one of a plurality of images displayed on the image display unit 114, for example, by operating four keys.

[Configuration of control unit]
Next, a control unit that performs operation control and signal processing in the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the control unit. As shown in the figure, the control unit includes a game control unit 200 that performs various controls relating to the number of prize balls to be paid out, such as internal lottery and determination of winning, as main control means. Further, as sub-control means, an effect control unit 300 that comprehensively controls effects, an image / sound control unit 310 that controls effects using images and sound, and effects using various lamps and movable accessories 115 A lamp control unit 320 for controlling the payout, and a payout control unit 400 for performing payout control of the payout ball.

[Configuration and function of game control unit]
The game control unit 200 includes a CPU 201 that performs arithmetic processing when performing various controls related to the number of paid-out prize balls, such as internal lottery and winning determination, and a ROM 202 that stores programs executed by the CPU 201, various data, and the like. And a RAM 203 used as a working memory for the CPU 201.
The game control unit 200 performs a special symbol lottery when a game ball wins the first start port 121 or the second start port 122, and sends a determination result as to whether or not it is a win in the special symbol lottery to the effect control unit 300. Also, fluctuation setting of winning probability at special symbol lottery (for example, fluctuation setting from 1/300 to 1/30), special symbol fluctuation time shortening at special symbol lottery, and normal symbol at normal symbol lottery The variable time is set to be shortened, and the setting content is sent to the effect control unit 300.
Further, the game control unit 200 controls the extension of the opening time of the blades of the electric tulip 123, the setting of the number of times the blades of the electric tulip 123 are opened, and the setting of the opening / closing operation interval when the blades are opened. In addition, when a game ball continuously wins the first start port 121 or the second start port 122, the game ball is suspended until the limit number (for example, four) for the undrawn lots, or the game ball continuously passes through the gate 124. The suspension is set up to the limit number (for example, 4) for the undrawn lots.
In addition, the game control unit 200 performs a predetermined number of rounds that maintain an open state until the special winning opening 125 satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, 30 seconds have passed or 10 game balls have been won) according to the result of the special symbol lottery. Control to repeat. Furthermore, the opening / closing operation interval when the special winning opening 125 is opened is controlled.

Further, when the game ball is won in the first start port 121, the second start port 122, the big winning port 125, and the normal winning port 126, the game control unit 200 per game ball according to the place where the game ball has won. The payout control unit 400 is instructed to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls. For example, when a game ball wins at the first start port 121, three prize balls, when a game ball wins at the second start port 122, four prize balls, and when a game ball wins the big prize port 125, thirteen prizes. When a game ball wins the ball, the normal winning opening 126, an instruction command (command) is sent to the payout control unit 400 so as to pay out 10 prize balls. Even if it is detected that the game ball has passed through the gate 124, the payout control unit 400 is not instructed to pay out the prize ball in conjunction therewith.
When the payout control unit 400 pays out a prize ball in accordance with an instruction from the game control unit 200, the game control unit 200 acquires information on the number of prize balls paid out from the payout control unit 400. As a result, the number of prize balls paid out is managed.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game control unit 200 includes a first start port detection unit (first start port switch (SW)) 211 that detects a winning of a game ball to the first start port 121, and a second start. A second start port detection unit (second start port switch (SW)) 212 that detects a winning of a game ball to the mouth 122, an electric tulip opening / closing unit 213 that opens and closes the electric tulip 123, and a game ball to the gate 124 A gate detection unit (gate switch (SW)) 214 that detects passage is connected.
Further, the game control unit 200 has a large winning port detecting unit (large winning port switch (SW)) 215 for detecting a winning of a game ball to the large winning port 125, and the large winning port 125 is inclined to be in a closed state. A large winning opening / closing unit 216 set to the open state and a normal winning opening detecting unit (normal winning opening switch (SW)) 217 for detecting the winning of a game ball to the normal winning opening 126 are connected.

In addition, the game control unit 200 displays the reserved number for the undrawn special symbol lottery (big win lottery) started by winning the game ball at the first start port 121 within the limit number (for example, four). A special symbol hold indicator 218, a second special symbol hold indicator 219 for displaying the number of reserved symbols for the undrawn special symbol lottery started by winning a game ball in the second start port 122 within the limit number, A normal symbol hold indicator 220 is connected to the normal symbol lottery display (open / close lottery) started by the passage of the game ball to the gate 124 and displays the number of unsettled hold numbers within the limit number.
Further, the game control unit 200 includes a first special symbol display 221 for displaying a result of a special symbol lottery started by winning a game ball at the first start port 121, and a game ball to the second start port 122. A second special symbol display 222 for displaying the result of the special symbol lottery started by winning, a normal symbol display 223 for displaying the result of the normal symbol lottery, and a status indicator 224 for displaying the state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 , Is connected.

  Then, detection signals detected by the first start port switch 211, the second start port switch 212, the gate switch 214, the big winning port switch 215 and the normal winning port switch 217 are sent to the game control unit 200. In addition, the control signal from the game control unit 200 includes an electric tulip opening / closing unit 213, a prize winning opening / closing unit 216, a first special symbol hold indicator 218, a second special symbol hold indicator 219, a normal symbol hold indicator 220, It is sent to the first special symbol display 221, the second special symbol display 222, the normal symbol display 223, and the status display 224. Thereby, the game control unit 200 performs various controls related to the number of payout prize balls.

  Further, a board external information terminal board 250 that transmits various kinds of information to a host computer (not shown) installed in the hall is connected to the game control unit 200. Then, the game control unit 200 transmits information regarding the number of paid-out winning balls acquired from the payout control unit 400, information indicating the state of the game control unit 200, and the like to the host computer via the board external information terminal board 250. .

[Configuration and function of production control unit]
The effect control unit 300 includes a CPU 301 that performs calculation processing when controlling the effect, a ROM 302 that stores programs executed by the CPU 301 and various data, a RAM 303 that is used as a work memory of the CPU 301, and the like. And a real-time clock (RTC) 304 for measuring.
The production control unit 300 sets the production content based on, for example, the determination result of whether or not the winning is a special symbol lottery sent from the game control unit 200. At that time, in response to an operation input from the user using an effect button or the like (the effect button 161 and the effect key 162), the contents of the effect corresponding to the operation input may be set. At that time, in response to an operation input from the user using an effect button or the like, the contents of the effect according to the operation input may be set. In this case, for example, a signal (operation signal) corresponding to an operation is received from a controller (not shown) such as an effect button, and the operation content identified by the operation signal is reflected in the setting of the effect. In addition, when the game is interrupted for a predetermined period, an instruction to set a screen display for waiting for a customer is given as one of the effects.
Furthermore, when the game control unit 200 changes the winning probability at the time of the special symbol lottery, shortens the special symbol fluctuation time at the time of the special symbol lottery, and shortens the normal symbol fluctuation time at the time of the normal symbol lottery. In this case, the production control unit 300 sets the production content corresponding to the set content.
In addition, the effect control unit 300 sends a command for instructing execution of the set effect contents to the image / sound control unit 310 and the lamp control unit 320.

[Configuration / Function of Image / Sound Control Unit]
The image / sound control unit 310 is a CPU 311 that performs arithmetic processing for controlling the image and sound representing the content of the effect, a ROM 312 that stores programs executed by the CPU 311, various data, and the like. And a RAM 313 used as a memory or the like.
Then, the image / sound control unit 310 controls the image displayed on the image display unit 114 and the sound output from the speaker 156 based on the command sent from the effect control unit 300.
Specifically, in the ROM 312 of the image / sound control unit 310, a symbol image or background image displayed during the game on the image display unit 114, a decorative symbol for notifying the player of the lottery result, and a notice effect for the player Image data such as a character or item for displaying is stored. Furthermore, various kinds of acoustic data such as music and sound output from the speaker 156 in synchronization with the image data or independently of the image data, and sound effects such as jingles are stored. The CPU 311 selects and reads out the data corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 300 from the image data and the sound data stored in the ROM 312. Furthermore, image processing for background image display, symbol image display, symbol image variation, character / item display, etc., and voice processing using the read acoustic data are performed using the read image data.
Then, the image / sound control unit 310 controls screen display on the image display unit 114 based on the image data subjected to image processing. Further, the sound output from the speaker 156 is controlled by the sound data subjected to the sound processing.

[Configuration and function of lamp control unit]
The lamp control unit 320 stores a CPU 321 that performs arithmetic processing when controlling the light emission of the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157 and the operation of the movable accessory 115, and programs executed by the CPU 321 and various data. A ROM 322 and a RAM 323 used as a working memory for the CPU 321 are provided.
The lamp control unit 320 controls lighting / flashing of the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157, the emission color, and the like based on the command sent from the effect control unit 300. Further, the operation of the movable accessory 115 is controlled.
Specifically, the ROM 322 of the lamp control unit 320 stores lighting / flashing pattern data and emission color pattern data (emission pattern) for the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157 according to the production contents set by the production control unit 300. Data) is stored. The CPU 321 selects and reads out the light emission pattern data stored in the ROM 322 corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 300. The lamp controller 320 controls the light emission of the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157 based on the read light emission pattern data.
The ROM 322 of the lamp control unit 320 stores operation pattern data of the movable accessory 115 corresponding to the production content set by the production control unit 300. The CPU 321 controls the operation of the movable accessory 115 based on the read operation pattern data.
The lamp control unit 320 controls the frame lamps 171, 172, 173 and the frame drive effect unit 180.

[Configuration and function of payout control unit]
The payout control unit 400 includes a CPU 401 that performs arithmetic processing for controlling payout of payout balls, a ROM 402 that stores programs executed by the CPU 401, various data, and the like, and a RAM 403 that is used as a work memory for the CPU 401 and the like. And.
The payout control unit 400 controls payout of the payout ball based on the command sent from the game control unit 200.
Specifically, the payout control unit 400 acquires from the game control unit 200 a command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the place where the game ball has won (such as the first start port 121). Then, the payout driving unit 411 is controlled so as to pay out the number of prize balls specified by the command. Here, the payout drive unit 411 includes a drive motor that sends out the game ball from the storage unit of the game ball.

Also, the payout control unit 400 includes a payout ball detection unit 412 that detects the number of prize balls actually paid out from the game ball storage unit by the payout driving unit 411, and a game ball in the storage unit (not shown). Sphere detection unit 413 that detects whether or not there is a storage, and whether or not the lower plate 160 that holds a game ball used when a player plays a game or a prize ball that is paid out is full. Connected to the full tank detecting unit 414. Then, the payout control unit 400 receives detection signals detected by the payout ball detection unit 412, the ball presence detection unit 413, and the full tank detection unit 414, and performs predetermined processing according to these detection signals.
Further, the payout control unit 400 is connected to a frame external information terminal board 450 that transmits various types of information to a host computer installed in the hall. Then, the payout control unit 400, for example, information on the number of prize balls instructed to pay out to the payout driving unit 411, information on the number of prize balls actually paid out detected by the payout ball detection unit 412, etc. Is transmitted to the host computer via the frame external information terminal board 450. Also, similar information is transmitted to the game control unit 200.

Next, the game board 110 will be described in detail.
The game board 110 is configured by mounting the above-described rail member 112, guide member 113, image display unit 114, movable accessory 115, board lamp 116, and the like on a plate-like game board 60. A game area 111 is formed on the front surface of the game board 60, and a game nail and a windmill for changing the direction in which the game ball falls are disposed. In addition, in the game area 111 formed on the game board 60, various kinds of winning-related and lottery-related objects and game balls that have been put out in the game area 111 that have not been won in the winning opening are displayed in the game area 111. A discharge port 117 for discharging to the outside is provided. Further, on the rear surface of the game board 60, various boards and the like covered with a transparent cover whose inside is visible are attached.

  The game board 60 according to the present embodiment is not a veneer (plywood, wood) but a resin-made plate-like member that transmits light. More specifically, the game board 60 is a transparent game board using polycarbonate (PC) as a material and formed by injection molding. Since it is formed by injection molding, the game board 60 is formed with a protrusion protruding from a flat plate surface, a recess recessed from the plate surface, and a through-hole penetrating the plate. That is, the game board 60 according to the present embodiment is formed with a convex portion, a concave portion, and a through hole without performing cutting.

By forming the game board 60 by injection molding using polycarbonate, the following advantages can be obtained compared to veneer or acrylic.
First, as compared with the case where the game board 60 is made of veneer, since the game board 60 itself is transparent, an accessory, a board lamp 116, and an ornament are arranged on the back side of the game board 60. However, since it becomes possible for the user to visually recognize through the game board 60, it becomes possible to improve the degree of freedom of the composition of the role object, the panel lamp 116, and the decoration, and the appearance impact and high-class feeling can be improved. Increase.

In addition, the superiority of the game board 60 compared to the case where the game board 60 is made of acrylic is often caused by a difference in molding method. In the case of acrylic, a convex part, a concave part, and a through hole are formed by cutting on an acrylic plate material (including a product obtained by bonding acrylic plate materials to each other with an adhesive or the like). Therefore, by molding by injection molding using polycarbonate, it is possible to eliminate the cutting work that is necessary for acrylic, and cut the cutting cost and the material cost that is wasted by cutting. It becomes possible.
Other advantages include environmental friendliness, mass productivity, difficulty in breaking game nails, ease of management, and light weight. Acrylic easily deforms because it absorbs water, so the temperature and humidity of the outside air need to be controlled. Polycarbonate has almost no deformation after molding, and the temperature and humidity of the outside air are more strictly controlled than acrylic. There is no need to do it. For this reason, the difference in management after molding is significant.

As described above, the game board 60 according to this embodiment is a transparent game board formed by injection molding using polycarbonate as a material, and supports the board lamp 116 according to this embodiment. The embodiment is as follows.
FIG. 4 is a view showing a support mode of the panel lamp 116 according to the present embodiment, and is a cross-sectional view taken along the IV-IV portion of FIG.
The panel lamp 116 includes a light emitting element 116a as an example of a light emitter that emits light when energized, and a printed board 116b on which the light emitting element 116a is mounted. 1 and 4 show an example in which a plurality of light emitting elements 116a are mounted on one printed board 116b. A plurality of through holes 116c (two in FIGS. 1 and 4) through which shaft portions such as screws are passed are formed in the printed board 116b.
On the other hand, a plurality (two in FIGS. 1 and 4) of projecting portions 60a projecting in the direction orthogonal to the plate surface (the thickness direction of the plate) are provided on the back side of the game board 60. And while making the front-end | tip part of the protrusion part 60a into a plane parallel to a plate surface, the screw hole extended in the direction orthogonal to a plate surface is formed in a center part.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 4, the printed circuit board 116b is brought into contact with a plurality of protrusions 60a provided on the back side of the game board 60, and the shaft portion of the screw 66 is connected to the through hole 116c formed in the printed circuit board 116b. Thread and fasten to the screw hole formed in the protrusion 60a. That is, the printed circuit board 116b is attached to the game board 60 through the screw 66 and the protrusion 60a. At that time, the printed circuit board 116b is mounted on the game board 60 so that the surface of the printed circuit board 116b on which the light emitting element 116a is mounted faces the front side. In other words, the printed circuit board 116b is mounted on the game board 60 so that the light emitting element 116a mounted on the printed circuit board 116b faces the back surface of the game board 60.

  The board lamp 116 configured as described above and supported by the game board 60 emits light when the light emitting element 116a is energized. The light emitted by the light emitting element 116a passes through the game board 60, which is a transparent game board. Thereby, the player can directly visually recognize the light emitted by the light emitting element 116a. Note that a sticker with a decorative pattern or the like may be attached to the front surface of the game board 60 where the printed circuit board 116b is disposed on the back side. This makes it possible for the player to visually recognize only the light emitted by the light emitting element 116a while making the printed board 116b difficult to see.

  In the present embodiment, a protrusion 60a is provided on the back side of the game board 60, and a screw 66 is screwed into a screw hole formed in the protrusion 60a, whereby the printed board 116b on which the light emitting element 116a is mounted is attached to the game board 60. Tighten to. That is, the player emits light by the light emitting element 116a without cutting the game board 60 to form a through hole through which light emitted from the light emitting element 116a passes or a recess for housing the light emitting element 116a. It is possible to visually recognize the emitted light. Thus, according to the configuration according to the present embodiment, the light emitting element 116a can be easily attached to the game board 60.

Further, since it is not necessary to form a through hole through which light emitted from the light emitting element 116a passes or a recess for housing the light emitting element 116a in the game board 60, the interval between the light emitting elements 116a mounted on the printed board 116b is reduced. Thus, the number of light emitting elements 116a per unit area can be increased. Therefore, the number of lights that can be visually recognized by the player can be increased, and the impact on the player can be increased.
In addition, although it is difficult to form a through hole through which light emitted from the light emitting element 116a passes or a recess for housing the light emitting element 116a in a part where the game nail is arranged in the game area 111, this embodiment If it is the structure which concerns on this, it will become possible to arrange | position the light emitting element 116a also in the back of the site | part which arrange | positions a game nail. Also from this point, the number of lights that can be visually recognized by the player can be increased, and the impact given to the player can be increased.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the IV-IV portion of FIG.
As shown in FIG. 5, a concavo-convex portion 60 b having a convex portion protruding from the back surface and a concave portion recessed from the back surface at a portion facing the light emitting element 116 a mounted on the printed board 116 b on the back surface of the game board 60. It is good to provide. This is because by providing the concavo-convex portion 60b, the light emitted by the light emitting element 116a can be irregularly reflected, and the visual effect for the player can be improved. By forming the game board 60 by injection molding using polycarbonate as a material, the concavo-convex portion 60b can be molded by a molding die, so that it is cheaper and simpler than the case where it is formed by cutting. Can improve the visual effect.

  In addition, the height of the protrusion part 60a which protrudes in the back side from the back surface of the game board 60 is changed, and the distance between the back surface of the game board 60 and the light emitting element 116a mounted on the printed circuit board 116b is changed for each model. May be. Thereby, for example, when the uneven portion 60b is provided on the back surface of the game board 60, it is possible to vary the angle at which the light emitted by the light emitting element 116a is reflected. By forming the game board 60 by injection molding using polycarbonate as a material, it is possible to easily change the height of the protruding portion 60a as compared with the case of forming by cutting. As a result, it is possible to easily realize various effects and decorations using light.

  In the embodiment described above, a screw hole is formed in the protruding portion 60a that protrudes from the back surface of the game board 60 to the back side, and the screw 66 is screwed into the screw hole, whereby the printed circuit board 116b on which the light emitting element 116a is mounted. Is mounted on the game board 60, but is not particularly limited to such a mode. For example, a cylindrical concave portion extending in a direction orthogonal to the plate surface is formed in the central portion of the projecting portion 60a, and printing is performed by press-fitting a shaft portion of a pin composed of a head portion and a shaft portion into the concave portion. The board 116b may be attached to the game board 60.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 60 ... Game board, 60a ... Projection part, 100 ... Pachinko machine, 110 ... Game board, 116 ... Board lamp, 116a ... Light emitting element, 116b ... Printed circuit board, 200 ... Game control part, 300 ... Production control part, 320 ... Lamp control unit

The present invention that achieves the above object is a gaming machine 100 having a game area 111 in which a game ball is played. The game machine 100 is formed of a light-transmitting member, has the game area 111 on the front surface, and on the back side. A game board 60 having a projecting portion 60a projecting in the thickness direction from the back surface and a light emitter 116a that emits light when energized are mounted on the game board 60 via the projecting portion 60a of the game board 60. A board 116b to be mounted, and the surface of the game board 60 where the board 116b is disposed is decorated with a decorative pattern and is emitted by the light emitter 116a mounted on the board 116b. a game machine 100 member that transmits light is characterized that you have provided.

Here, the light emitter 116a mounted on the board 116b may be disposed at the back of a portion of the game board 60 where a game nail is disposed .
Also, the game board 60, polycarbonate is used as a material, may Ru transparent gaming board der molded by injection molding.

Claims (5)

In a gaming machine having a gaming area where a game ball is played,
A game board that is formed of a light-transmitting member, has the game area on the front surface, and has a protruding portion that protrudes in the thickness direction from the back surface on the back surface side;
A light-emitting body that emits light when energized is mounted, and a board that is attached to the game board via the protrusion of the game board;
A gaming machine comprising:   A screw hole formed so as to extend in the thickness direction is formed in the projecting portion of the game board, and the board is fastened to the game board by screwing a screw into the screw hole. The gaming machine according to claim 1.   A cylindrical recess formed to extend in the thickness direction is formed in the projecting portion of the game board, and the board is held by the game board by pressing a pin into the recess. The gaming machine according to claim 1.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the light emitter mounted on the substrate is mounted on the front side of the substrate.   The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein an uneven portion is provided on a back surface of the game board and facing the light emitter mounted on the board.

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