JP2013099562A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine having clear game area and performance area.SOLUTION: A reel device 503 and a liquid crystal display device 504 are arranged in a front frame body 501 so that the game area E1 and performance area E2 face one point forward of the front frame body 501, so that the game area E1 and performance area E2 can be clearly seen by a player. The game area E1 and performance area E2 face one point forward of the front frame body 501, so that a visual line of a player and a perpendicular line of each area surface (game area surface and performance area surface) form a small or no angle. The user can clearly see the game area E1 and performance area E2 when seeing the area surfaces, and has no feeling of incongruity. As a result, the game machine includes the game area E1 and performance area E2 which can be seen clearly by the player.

Description

  The present invention relates to various gaming machines such as a pachinko machine using a game ball, a medal or a spinning game machine using a game ball.

  Conventionally, representative examples of gaming machines include a slot machine using medals and a spinning machine using game balls instead of medals. The game machine using a game ball includes, for example, a box-shaped housing that forms an outer shell of the slot machine and is fixed to a game island of a game hall (hall), and a left end in a front view of the housing. A front door that is supported to be openable / closable with respect to the housing with the side as an opening / closing axis, and a rotating reel device that rotates / stops a reel displaying various symbols for notifying the player of the presence or absence of a big hit It has. The front door has a relatively large game area for visually recognizing the reel portion of the rotating reel device and a game effect displayed on the display screen of an image display device (for example, a liquid crystal display device). And an effect region for visually recognizing (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

    JP 2005-176899 A (6th page, FIGS. 1 and 5)

However, the conventional example having such a configuration has the following problems.
That is, in the conventional spinning ball machine using a game ball, for example, from the viewpoint of improving interest, the image display device has been increased in size, and a game effect is being displayed on a larger screen. The door has a relatively large game area (an area for visually recognizing the reel portion) and an effect area (an area for visually recognizing a game effect displayed on the image display device) that is increasing in size in the same direction. However, there is a problem that it is difficult to see the game area and the production area.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that makes it easy to see the game area and the effect area.

In order to achieve such an object, the present invention has the following configuration.
That is, the invention described in claim 1
In a gaming machine that provides a game to a player using a game medium,
A rotating reel device that rotates and stops a reel displaying a plurality of symbols;
An image display device for displaying a game effect on a display screen;
A base body on which the rotating reel device and the image display device are disposed;
With
The base body has, on the front side thereof, a game area for visually recognizing a reel portion of the rotating reel device, and an effect area for visually recognizing a game effect displayed on the display screen of the image display device. And the rotating reel device so that the game area and the effect area are directed to one point away from the position between the game area and the effect area on the base body in front of the base body. At least one of the image display device and the image display device is disposed in an inclined posture in a side view.

  [Operation / Effect] According to the first aspect of the present invention, in a gaming machine that provides a game to a player using a game medium, a rotating reel device and an image display device are disposed on a base body. . The rotating reel device rotates and stops a reel on which a plurality of symbols are displayed. The image display device displays a game effect on the display screen. The base body includes, on the front side thereof, a game area for visually recognizing a reel portion on the rotating reel device, and an effect area for visually recognizing a game effect displayed on the display screen of the image display device, and The side surface of at least one of the rotating reel device and the image display device so that the game area and the effect area face one point away from the position between the game area and the effect area on the base body. It is arranged in an inclined posture visually.

  Therefore, since the rotating reel device and the image display device are arranged on the base body so that the game area and the effect area are directed to one point in front of the base body, the game area and the effect area are determined by the player. It is easy to see. That is, in the conventional example, the game area and the effect area are oriented in the same direction, and the angle (deviation angle) formed by the player's line-of-sight direction and the normal direction of each area surface (game area surface and effect area surface) is Largely, when the player looks at each area, it may be difficult to see or feel uncomfortable with respect to at least one of the game area and the effect area. On the other hand, in the present invention, since the game area and the effect area are directed to one point in front of the base body, the player's line-of-sight direction and the normal direction of each area plane (game area plane and effect area plane) When the player looks at the surface of each area, the game area and the effect area are easy to see, and these areas do not feel uncomfortable.

  As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that makes it easy to see the game area and the effect area.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, the rotating reel device and the image display device are arranged on the base body so that the game area and the effect area are directed to one point in front of the base body. The game area and the production area are easy to see. That is, in the conventional example, the game area and the effect area are oriented in the same direction, and the angle (deviation angle) formed by the player's line-of-sight direction and the normal direction of each area surface (game area surface and effect area surface) is Largely, when the player looks at each area, it may be difficult to see or feel uncomfortable with respect to at least one of the game area and the effect area. On the other hand, in the present invention, since the game area and the effect area are directed to one point in front of the base body, the player's line-of-sight direction and the normal direction of each area plane (game area plane and effect area plane) When the player looks at the surface of each area, the game area and the effect area are easy to see and the area does not feel uncomfortable. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that makes it easy to see the game area and the effect area.

[BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS] It is a perspective view which shows the whole game machine in one embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a perspective view which shows the internal open state of a gaming machine. It is a perspective view which shows the internal open state of a gaming machine. It is a rear view of a gaming machine. (A) is the figure which looked at the game machine main-body part from the back side, (b), (c) is a figure which shows the open | release operation condition of the game board block and payout block with respect to a door block. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the door block from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the door block from back. It is the perspective view which isolate | separated the front door body and back frame which comprise a door block, and looked them from the front. It is the perspective view which isolate | separated the front door body and back frame which comprise a door block, and saw them from back. It is a perspective view of a saucer block. It is a back perspective view of a game board block. It is a disassembled perspective view of a game board block. It is a perspective view of a front frame, a base board, and a reel device. It is a perspective view of a payout block. It is a rear view of a payout block. It is a front perspective view of a game board block. It is a perspective view of the state which decomposed | disassembled the sheet | seat body etc. of the front side of a game board block. It is a front view of the front frame which constitutes a game board block. (A), (b) is the sectional view on the AA line of the front frame in FIG. 19, and a BB line in order. It is a disassembled perspective view of the front side component of a front frame. It is the figure which shows a mode that the frame for direction areas is attached to a front frame, and its principal part enlarged view. It is the front perspective view of a front frame, and its principal part enlarged view. It is a disassembled perspective view of the front side component of a front frame, and its principal part enlarged view. It is the figure which shows a mode that the frame for game areas is attached to a front frame, and its principal part enlarged view. It is an enlarged view of the attachment part of the frame for game areas in a front frame. It is a figure which shows a mode that a sheet | seat body is fixed to a front frame by the effect | action area | region frame. It is a figure which shows a mode that a sheet | seat body is fixed to a front frame body with the frame for game areas. It is CC sectional view taken on the line of the front frame in FIG.

  This specification also discloses an invention relating to the following gaming machines.

(1) In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The base body includes a thin plate-like cover member that covers a predetermined area other than the game area and the effect area on the front surface side, and the cover member is attached to the base body by a decorative part attached to the front surface side of the base body. A gaming machine that is fixed to the front side of the machine.

  According to the invention described in (1) above, the base body has a thin plate-like cover member that covers a predetermined area other than the game area and the effect area on the front side thereof, and is a decorative part that is attached to the front side of the base body Because the cover member is fixed to the front side of the base body by using, it is possible to eliminate the need for dedicated fixing parts (screws, retaining pins, etc.) for fixing the cover member, and only the amount of dedicated fixing parts is reduced The number of parts can be reduced.

(2) In the gaming machine according to (1),
A gaming machine characterized in that the base body has a curved shape or a U shape with a concave front side.

  According to the invention described in (2) above, the base body has a curved shape or a U-shape that is recessed on the front surface side. Therefore, by fixing the cover member to the front surface side of the base body with a decorative part, The cover member can be deformed and fixed along the curved surface or the square surface of the base body, and it is not necessary to mold the cover member into a curved shape or a square shape in advance, and a thin cover member is used. Therefore, it can be decorated such as printing on itself, and when the cover member is heat-treated and deformed into a curved shape or a U-shape, the printed surface changes, but such heat treatment is not performed. No change in printing surface.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2),
The cover member includes a contact margin at a predetermined portion of the outer edge portion on the back surface side thereof,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the base body includes an outer edge support portion that is formed at a position corresponding to the contact allowance portion of the cover member on the front side thereof and that abuts and supports the contact allowance portion.

  According to the invention described in (3) above, the contact margin portion, which is a predetermined portion of the outer edge portion on the back surface side of the cover member, is supported in contact with the outer edge support portion on the front surface side of the base body. The outer edge of the cover member does not sink into the base body, and is preferably supported.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3),
The base body is provided with the image display device and the rotating reel device in order from the top in the front view, and the vertical direction of the game area coincides with the direction looked down from the one point. A gaming machine characterized by being arranged in a.

  According to the invention described in (4) above, the base body is provided with the image display device and the rotating reel device in order from the top when viewed from the front, and the gaming area has the perpendicular direction and the one point. Since the game area is arranged in the direction overlooked by the player, the game area can be viewed without burdening the player.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4),
The cover member is a thin plate-like member from which portions corresponding to the game area and the effect area are removed,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the decorative parts are a game area frame part that borders the periphery of the game area and an effect area frame part that borders the circumference of the effect area.

  According to the invention as described in said (5), a cover member is a thin plate-shaped member from which the location corresponding to a game area and an effect area was removed. The decorative parts are a game area frame part that borders the periphery of the game area and an effect area frame part that borders the periphery of the effect area. Therefore, it is possible to realize decoration that borders the periphery of the game area with the game area frame parts, and it is possible to fix the periphery of the removal portion corresponding to the game area of the cover member with the game area frame parts. The decoration which borders the circumference | surroundings of a production | presentation area | region with components can be implement | achieved, and the circumference | surroundings of the removal location corresponding to the production | presentation area | region of a cover member can be fixed with the frame components for production | presentation areas.

(6) In the gaming machine according to (5),
The cover member is a thin plate-like member provided with a removed area for a game area from which a position corresponding to the gaming area is removed, and a removed area for an effect area from which a position corresponding to the effect area is removed, A pinch portion is provided between a predetermined portion of the peripheral portion of the removal area for game area and a predetermined portion of the peripheral portion of the removal area for effect area
The base body includes, on the front side thereof, a peripheral edge support portion that is formed at a location corresponding to the pinching margin portion of the cover member and abuts and supports the pinching margin portion.
The gaming area frame part and the effect area frame part have the cover member fixed by sandwiching the pinching margin part of the cover member with the peripheral edge support part.

  According to the invention described in (6) above, the cover member includes a removed area for game area from which a location corresponding to the game area is removed, and a removed area for effect area from which a location corresponding to the effect area is removed. It is a thin plate-like member provided, and is provided with a pinch portion at a predetermined position in the peripheral portion of the removal area for game area and a predetermined position in the peripheral area of the removal area for effect area. The base body is provided with a peripheral edge support portion that is formed at a position corresponding to the pinching margin portion of the cover member on the front surface side and abuts and supports the pinching margin portion. The game area frame part and the effect area frame part fix the cover member by sandwiching a pinching margin part of the cover member with the peripheral edge support part. Therefore, the removal area for game area and the removal area for effect area of the cover member can be supported by being sandwiched between the frame part for game area and the frame part for effect area and the peripheral edge support portion of the base body, and the center portion of the cover member Can be firmly fixed to the base body. In addition, when a model change occurs, by removing the game area frame part and the effect area frame part, the pinching of the cover member is released, so the cover member can be easily removed, A cover member printed for a variety of models can be supported by being sandwiched between a gaming area frame part, a production area frame part, and a base body, and the model can be changed by simply replacing the cover member.

(7) In the gaming machine according to (6),
The cover member includes a notch at a predetermined portion of the peripheral portion of the removal area for the production area,
The effect area frame component includes a protrusion that is positioned in the notch.

  According to the invention as described in said (7), the cover member is provided with the notch part in the predetermined location of the peripheral location of the production | presentation area removal location. The effect area frame part includes a protrusion positioned at the notch. Therefore, in the state where the effect area removal part of the cover member is sandwiched and supported by the frame part for the effect area and the peripheral edge support part of the base body, in the notch part of the peripheral part of the effect area removal part in the cover member, Protrusion part of the production area frame part is located, the attachment position of the cover member to the base body can be regulated to the target position, and the position after attachment such as the cover member slipping down after the cover member is fixed to the base body Deviation can be reduced.

(8) In the gaming machine according to (6),
The cover member is provided with a notch at a predetermined portion of the peripheral portion of the removal area for the game area,
The gaming area frame component includes a protrusion positioned at the notch. The gaming machine.

  According to the invention as described in said (8), the cover member is provided with the notch part in the predetermined | prescribed location of the peripheral location of the removal location for game areas. The game area frame component includes a protrusion that is positioned in the notch. Therefore, in a state where the game area removal part of the cover member is sandwiched and supported by the game area frame part and the peripheral edge support part of the base body, in the notch part of the peripheral part of the game area removal part in the cover member, The projection part of the game area frame part is located, the attachment position of the cover member to the base body can be regulated to the target position, and the position after attachment such as the cover member slipping down after the cover member is fixed to the base body Deviation can be reduced.

(9) In the gaming machine according to any one of (6) to (8),
The gaming area frame part is provided with a one-side hooking portion that is hooked to a predetermined position of the base body at a predetermined position on the upper side thereof.

  According to the invention described in (9) above, the gaming area frame component has the one-side hooking claw portion that is hooked to the predetermined position of the base body at the predetermined position on the upper side thereof. By setting the one-side hooking part of the part to be hung on a predetermined part of the base body, it is possible to reduce the fall of the game area frame part in the forward direction of the base body and to improve the mounting workability. .

(10) In the gaming machine according to any one of (6) to (8),
The game area characterized in that the effect area frame part includes a one-side hooking claw portion that is hooked to a predetermined position of the base body at a predetermined position on an upper side thereof.

  According to the invention described in (10) above, the effect area frame component includes the one-side hooking claw portion that is hung on a predetermined position of the base body at a predetermined position on the upper side thereof. By setting the one-side hooking part of the part to be hung on a predetermined part of the base body, it is possible to reduce the fall of the effect area frame part in the forward direction of the base body and to improve the mounting workability. .

(11) In the gaming machine according to claim 1, or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (10),
The gaming machine is a pachinko machine.

  According to the gaming machine described in (11) above, it is possible to provide a pachinko machine that makes it easy to see the game area and the effect area. The basic configuration of the pachinko machine is provided with an operation handle, and a ball as a game medium is launched into a predetermined game area in accordance with the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. In other words, the identification information (such as symbols) that is dynamically displayed on the display device is determined and stopped after a predetermined time on the condition that a winning (or passing through the operation gate) is required for the operation port. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, variable winning means (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include those to which values (including data written on magnetic cards as well as premium balls) are given.

(12) In the gaming machine according to claim 1, or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (10),
The gaming machine is a slot machine.

  According to the gaming machine described in (12) above, it is possible to provide a slot machine that makes it easy to see the game area and the effect area. The basic configuration of the slot machine is as follows: “Variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and for operating the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). As a result, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stopping (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. The game machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information at that time is the specific identification information. In this case, examples of the game medium include coins and medals.

(13) In the gaming machine according to claim 1, or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (10),
The gaming machine is a combination of a pachinko machine and a slot machine.

  According to the gaming machine described in the above (13), it is possible to provide a game machine and an effect area that are easy to see and a combination of a pachinko machine and a slot machine. The basic configuration of the merged component includes “an identification information variation display unit that dynamically displays an identification information sequence including a plurality of identification information and then displays the identification information in a fixed manner, and includes a starting operation unit (for example, an operation lever). The dynamic display of the identification information is started due to the operation of), and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. And a special gaming state generating means for generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information at the time of the stoppage is specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium A gaming machine that is configured to require a predetermined number of balls at the start of dynamic display of the identification information and to be paid out when a special gaming state occurs.

(14) In the gaming machine according to claim 1, or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (10),
The gaming machine starts the variable display of the symbol by starting the rotation of the rotating body with a plurality of symbols on the outer peripheral surface based on the start operation by the player, and the symbol display when the rotation of the rotating body is stopped. A spinning ball game machine using a game ball, wherein the game ball is paid out when the mode is a predetermined display mode.

  According to the gaming machine described in the above (14), it is possible to provide a revolving gaming machine using a gaming ball that makes it easy to see the gaming area and the effect area.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of a gaming machine of the present invention (for example, a game ball-use spinning machine that uses a game ball as a game medium to play a game) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  The gaming machine of the embodiment will be described in detail based on the drawings. The gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment needs to take in a game ball (for example, a game ball similar to a pachinko machine: a pachinko ball) as a predetermined number of game media (game value) in the game, and a predetermined condition is satisfied. Is a revolving game machine using a game ball configured to pay out a plurality of game balls, and in some cases, a large number of game balls. The game machine 1 is supplied with a game ball from a game ball supply system common to the pachinko machine in a game hall or the like, and is installed in the existing island facility (pachinko island) where the pachinko machine is installed. It is possible to install gaming machines. In other words, the game machine 1 (rotating game machine using a game ball) can be installed in place of the pachinko machine installed on the island facility without changing the island facility for the pachinko machine. Can do.

  First, the outline of the external configuration and internal structure of the gaming machine 1 will be described. Here, FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the entire gaming machine 1, FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming machine 1, FIGS. 3 and 4 are perspective views showing an open state of the gaming machine 1, and FIG. 5 is a gaming machine. 1 is a rear view of FIG. In the following description, unless otherwise noted, directions such as left, right, up and down are described with reference to the state viewed from the front of the gaming machine 1.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 2 as a main body frame, and a gaming machine main body portion 3 attached to the outer frame 2 so as to be able to open one side forward.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the outer frame 2 is configured by connecting wooden plate members to four sides, and has a rectangular shape as a whole. When the gaming machine 1 is installed in the game hall, the outer frame 2 is attached and fixed to the island facility. The outer frame 2 can be made of a metal such as synthetic resin or aluminum. Although not shown in FIG. 3 or the like, the right side plate material of the four side plate materials constituting the outer frame 2 is provided with locking devices 120 (a metal fittings) provided on the door block 4 described later at two locations inside and below the inner side. A hook receiving portion 2a (see FIG. 3) is provided for locking the plate.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the gaming machine main body 3 is roughly divided into a door block 4 that is a door body unit and a game main block 5 provided on the back side of the door block 4. Below, the door block 4 and the game main block 5 are demonstrated in order.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the door block 4 is provided with hinge metal fittings 8 at two upper and lower portions, and the door block 4 (game) is provided by the hinge metal fittings 8 and the two upper and lower metal fittings 9 on the outer frame 2 side. The machine body 3) is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 2. In this case, an opening / closing axis is provided on the left side when the gaming machine 1 is viewed from the front, and the gaming machine main body 3 is opened with the right side as the opening / closing tip when viewed from the front. When the gaming machine main body 3 is closed with respect to the outer frame 2, the rear surface of the outer peripheral edge of the door block 4 is in contact with the front surface of the outer frame 2.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the door block 4 has a saucer block 10 that is a ball saucer unit detachably attached to a lower part on the back side thereof.

  Next, the game main block 5 will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, the main game block 5 is composed of a game board block 6 which is a picture display unit and a payout block 7 which is a payout unit for game balls.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the game board block 6 is attached to the back side of the door block 4 so as to be freely opened above the saucer block 10 and further covers the back side of the game board block 6. A payout block 7 is attached. The game board block 6 and the payout block 7 are supported so as to be freely openable on one end side of the door block 4 (right end side in rear view) as an opening / closing axis. That is, the game main block 5 (consisting of the game board block 6 and the payout block 7) can be opened in one piece with the door block 4 with respect to the outer frame 2, and can be freely opened with respect to the door block 4. And the dispensing block 7 have a structure that can be individually opened individually.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, the payout block 7 has a payout control device 157 and a power supply device 156 attached to the lower portion on the back side in order from the left in the rear view.

  Specifically, the power supply device 156 includes a power supply board (not shown) and a board box 156a that accommodates the power supply board. The board box 156a is formed of, for example, a synthetic resin material, and in particular is a transparent box so that the inside (power board) can be visually recognized.

  Also, the payout control device 157 includes a payout control board (not shown) and a board box 157a that accommodates the payout control board. The substrate box 157a is formed of, for example, a synthetic resin material, and is particularly a transparent box so that the inside (dispensing control substrate) can be visually recognized.

  Here, the relative positional relationship and the operation state of each member constituting the gaming machine main body 3 will be briefly described. 6 is a drawing schematically showing the gaming machine main body 3, FIG. 6 (a) is a view of the gaming machine main body 3 viewed from the back side, and FIGS. 6 (b) and 6 (c) are for the door block 4. It is a figure which shows the release operation | movement condition of the game board block 6 and the payout block 7. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, an axis AX1 for opening the game board block 6 and the payout block 7 relative to the door block 4 is provided on the right side (left side when viewed from the front). The axis AX1 serves as both an axis for supporting the game board block 6 and an axis for supporting the payout block 7. In this case, M1 and M2 shown in the figure are support means for supporting the game board block 6, and M3 and M4 are support means for supporting the payout block 7. That is, the support means M1 and M2 for the game board block 6 are coaxially provided in a pair of upper and lower sides. Further, the support means M3 and M4 for the payout block 7 are coaxially provided in a pair so as to sandwich the support means M1 and M2, and are also coaxial with the support means M1 and M2.

  With the above configuration, each operation of FIGS. 6B and 6C is possible. In FIG. 6B, the game board block 6 and the payout block 7 are integrally opened with respect to the door block 4. In FIG. 6C, the payout block 7 is released from the game board block 6 from the state of FIG. In other words, when the game board block 6 is closed with respect to the door block 4, the lever that holds the payout block 7 closed with the game board block 6 cannot be accessed. The payout block 7 cannot be opened unless 6 is opened.

(Description of door block 4)
Next, the door block 4 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8 are exploded perspective views of the door block 4 as viewed from the front and the rear. FIGS. 9 and 10 are perspective views of the front door body 11 and the rear frame 12 constituting the door block 4 and viewed from the front and the rear. FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the saucer block 10.

  In the door block 4, the front door body 11 has substantially the same size (vertical dimension and horizontal dimension) as the outer frame 2, and a back frame 12 is attached so as to overlap the back side. The back frame 12 is formed by, for example, aluminum die casting, and has a role of reinforcing the front door body 11 and a role of supporting the game main block 5 (consisting of the game board block 6 and the payout block 7). It is what you have.

(Description of the front door 11)
As shown in FIG. 1, the front door body 11 includes a symbol visual recognition unit (a visual recognition window 21) that enables visual recognition of a reel symbol, a liquid crystal symbol, and the like, which will be described later, and an operation unit 30 that is manually operated by a player during the game, And a lower plate 71 for storing game balls and the like which are surplus in the upper plate portion 151.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 9 and the like, a visual recognition window 21 having a substantially trapezoidal shape as a symbol visual recognition portion is formed in the upper half portion of the front door body 11. The viewing window 21 is fitted with a transparent panel 22 made of a flat transparent plate, and the inside thereof can be visually recognized through the transparent panel 22. The transparent panel 22 covers a front surface of a liquid crystal display device (liquid crystal display device 504 shown in FIG. 13) described later and a front surface of a reel device (reel device 503 shown in FIG. 13) described later. The display image of the liquid crystal display device 504 (refer to FIG. 13) and the design of the reel device 503 (refer to FIG. 13) are visually recognized.

  According to such a relatively large viewing window 21 (transparent panel 22), in addition to being able to give a great impact to the player by the display effect of the image using a large liquid crystal display device, The visibility of the symbol of the reel device 503 (see FIG. 13), which is the main display device of the gaming machine 1, is good.

  A central lamp portion 24 and a pair of left and right side lamp portions 25 are provided on the peripheral portion of the front door body 11 so as to substantially surround the viewing window 21, and at the upper right corner and the upper left corner of the front door body 11. A speaker unit 26 is provided. During the game, the lamp units 24 and 25 and the speaker unit 26 perform a lamp effect, a sound effect, and the like according to the game situation each time. In other words, the player is notified of the formation of the combination by appropriately changing the light emission color and light emission pattern by the lamp units 24 and 25 or by appropriately changing the sound pattern by the speaker unit 26. Further, it is possible to perform error notification or the like using the lamp units 24 and 25 and the speaker unit 26.

  Incidentally, the visual recognition window 21 is provided in a range excluding the left and right side lamp portions 25 with respect to the lateral width of the front door body 11, and thus the visual recognition window 21 is wide on the left and right. In addition, the visual recognition window 21 is wider than the lateral width of a reel device 503 (see FIG. 13) and a liquid crystal display device 504 (see FIG. 13) described later.

  Below the viewing window 21 is provided an operation unit 30 provided with various operation members operated by the player. The operation unit 30 has a front plate portion 31 which is horizontally long and slightly arcuate as a whole. The front plate portion 31 is provided with a start lever 33 and a stop switch 35 including a triple button. , 36, 37 are provided. Further, a bet switch mounting plate portion 32 is formed at a position on the left side (generally between the start lever 33 and the left stop switch 35) so as to be positioned at the upper end portion of the front plate portion 31. A button-like bed switch 38 is attached to the plate portion 32.

  The bet switch 38 allows a player to set a bet (the number of bets), and a predetermined number of game balls stored in the upper plate 151 are taken in by the pushing operation. In the present embodiment, a so-called MAX bet switch is provided as the bet switch 38, and game balls equivalent to 3 bets (for 15 balls) are taken in by an effective one-time pressing operation. The bet switch 38 constitutes an input command means for instructing input of a game ball as an investment value. In addition to the bet switch 38 as a MAX bet switch, the gaming machine 1 is provided with a long-plate-like sub-panel portion 50 extending in the left-right direction between the viewing window 21 (transparent panel 22) and the operation portion 30. The sub-panel unit 50 is provided with a 1-bet switch 55. The 1-bet switch 55 is a bet switch for taking in game balls corresponding to 1 bet (for 5 balls) by one press operation. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which provides a 2-bet switch. Incidentally, the 2-bet switch is a bet switch for taking in game balls equivalent to 2 bets (for 10 pieces) by a single pressing operation. Note that the 1-bet switch 55 and the 2-bet switch may not be provided.

  The start lever 33 is an operation member for starting rotation of each reel (rotating body) of a reel device 503 (see FIG. 13) described later, and is operated to start rotation of each reel, that is, to start variable display of symbols. The starting operation means is configured.

  The stop switches 35 to 37 are provided so as to correspond to the reels to be stopped (left, middle and right three rows of reels), and are operated to stop each of the rotating reels individually. Configure the means. Each of the stop switches 35 to 37 is in a state where it can be stopped when each reel rotates at a constant speed, and a lamp (not shown) is lit and displayed during this state to notify that a stop operation is possible. When the reels stop rotating, they are turned off.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 and 9, a laterally long opening 41 having substantially the same length as that of the front plate 31 and opening upward is formed behind the operation unit 30. The opening 41 is an opening region for arranging the upper plate 151 when the tray block 10 is mounted on the front door body 11, and the width dimension in the left-right direction of the opening 41 is the width in the left-right direction of the upper plate 151. The width dimension in the front-rear direction of the opening 41 is slightly shorter than the width dimension in the front-rear direction of the upper plate 151.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 and 9, the front plate 31 of the operation unit 30 has a notch 42 formed in the lower right portion when viewed from the front. The notch 42 is an installation space for installing an operation lever 188 (see FIG. 2) of a discharge operation transmission device (not shown).

  As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 11, a ball lending operation unit 52 is provided on the upper right portion of the saucer block 10. The ball lending operation unit 52 is, for example, a ball lending operation, a card or the like in a state where a bill or a card is inserted into a vertically long card unit (ball lending unit) arranged on the side (for example, the left side) of the gaming machine 1. The return operation and the effectiveness count are confirmed, and a ball lending button 56, a return button 57, and a frequency display section 58 are integrally provided in parallel. In this case, the ball lending button 56 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on information recorded on a card (recording medium) or the like, and the lending ball is paid out as long as the remaining amount exists on the card or the like. . The return button 57 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the card unit. The frequency display unit 58 displays remaining amount information such as a card.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the sub panel unit 50 includes, for example, two effect switching buttons 59a and 59b. For example, when the player selects the effect switching button 59a, the first type of effect display or the like is performed, and when the effect switching button 59b is selected, the second type of effect display or the like is performed.

  In the front door body 11, arc-shaped recess portions 61 are provided on the left and right side portions of the sub-panel portion 50 and the ball rental work portion 52 so as to recede to the back side. Installation of a key cylinder for exposing and storing the front side of the key cylinder lock 125 provided on the back frame 12 described later of the locking device 120 for locking and unlocking the gaming machine main body 3 with respect to the outer frame 2 A hole 62 (see FIG. 9) is provided.

  As can be seen in FIG. 1 and the like, the left and right recesses 61 are positioned immediately above both sides of the upper plate 151. Therefore, even if a game ball is lent to the upper plate 151 via a ball rental nozzle (so-called elephant nose) extending from the ball rental unit in the game hall, the interference between the ball rental nozzle and the front door body 11 Can be avoided. Therefore, it is a useful configuration even considering the installation situation in the game hall.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, in the front door body 11, a bulging portion 70 is formed below the operation portion 30 so as to be continuous with the concave portion 61, and is surrounded by the bulging portion 70. Thus, a lower plate 71 and an ashtray 72 are formed. As shown in FIG. 9, a lower dish discharge port 74 and a speaker hole 75 are formed in the back wall portion 73 surrounded by the bulging portion 70. When the game balls are fully stored in the upper plate 151 and its upstream passage and the game balls are further paid out from the payout device (payout device 608 in FIG. 16 described later), or in the upper plate 151 When the ball removal operation is performed on the game balls stored in the game ball, the game balls are discharged to the lower plate 71 through the lower plate discharge port 74.

  As shown in FIG. 9, an opening is formed in the bottom of the lower plate 71, and an opening / closing plate 76 is provided in the opening. In addition, a ball punching operation piece 77 for a lower dish is provided at a substantially central portion of the bulging portion 70. The ball removal operation piece 77 is an operation piece for discharging the game balls stored in the lower plate 71 to a ball storage box (a so-called dollar box) placed below the lower plate 71, from the normal position shown in the figure. By operating leftward, the open / close plate 76 slides to the open position, and the game balls in the lower plate 71 are discharged. In addition, lower plate lamp portions 78 are provided on the left and right sides of the lower plate 71 in the bulging portion 70.

  As shown in FIG. 10, as a configuration on the back side of the front door body 11, lamp accommodation portions 91 that accommodate the side lamp portions 25 are provided on the left and right sides of the viewing window 21.

  Here, a procedure for attaching the transparent panel 22 will be described. A panel receiving groove 93 having a width corresponding to the panel thickness is formed at the lower edge of the viewing window 21. The transparent panel 22 has its lower end fitted into the panel receiving groove 93 from the rear of the front door body 11 and its upper end abutted against the back surface of the front door 11. In this state, the attachment of the transparent panel 22 to the front door body 11 is completed.

(Description of the back frame 12)
As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the rear frame 12 has a rectangular shape that is substantially similar to the front door body 11, and has a left frame portion 101, a right frame portion 102, and an upper frame portion that are substantially equal in width. 103 and a lower frame portion 104 wider than them. A portion surrounded by each of the frame portions 101 to 104 is a central opening portion 105, and the central opening portion 105 is formed on the back side of the back frame 12 within a range excluding a part of the upper edge portion of the lower frame portion 104. A rib 106 having a constant height is formed so as to surround it. Further, in the rear frame 12, a return portion 107 (see FIGS. 9 and 10) bent forward at a right angle is formed at the outer peripheral edge portion. When the back frame 12 is assembled to the front door body 11, the return portion 107 overlaps the inside of the outer edge of the front door body 11, thereby forming a space between the front door body 11 and the back frame 12. Is done. A lamp device or the like is arranged using this space.

  As described above, the gaming machine 1 has a configuration in which an opening / closing axis is provided on the left side when viewed from the front, and the above-described hinge fitting 8 is attached to the upper frame portion 103 and the lower frame portion 104 at two positions, upper and lower. ing.

  In addition, a pair of upper and lower shaft brackets 110 and 111 are attached to the left frame portion 101 at a predetermined interval so as to extend rearward from the tip portion of the rib 106. The shaft brackets 110 and 111 are bracket members for rotatably supporting the game board block 6 and the payout block 7. The shaft brackets 110 and 111 are both substantially U-shaped, and the shaft bracket 110 has upper and lower bearing portions 110a and 110b, and the shaft bracket 111 has upper and lower bearing portions 111a and 111b. A shaft hole is formed in each of the bearing portions 110a, 110b, 111a, 111b of the shaft brackets 110, 111, and the shaft brackets 110, 111 are ribs so that all the shaft holes are arranged on the same axis. 106 is fixed.

  In such a case, a game board block support means for supporting the game board block 6 by the bearing part 110b on the lower side of the shaft metal part 110 and the bearing part 111a on the upper side of the shaft metal part 111 (support means M1, FIG. 6 (a)). M2), a payout block support means for supporting the upper bearing portion 110a of the shaft bracket 110, the lower bearing portion 111b of the shaft bracket 111, and the payout block 7 (support means M3 of FIG. 6A). Corresponds to M4).

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the right frame portion 102 is provided with a locking device 120 for holding the door block 4 and the main game block 5 individually in a locked state that cannot be opened.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the locking device 120 includes a key hole 125 a into which an operation key is inserted, and the operation key inserted into the key hole 125 a is rotated in a first direction (for example, clockwise). As a result, the game machine main body 3 is unlocked, and the operation key inserted into the keyhole 125a is rotated in a second direction (for example, counterclockwise) different from the first direction. Block 5 is unlocked.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the lower frame portion 104 is provided with a communication port 131 that communicates with the lower tray discharge port 74 provided in the front door body 11, and a speaker 132 exposed forward from the speaker hole 75. Is provided.

  On the back side of the back frame 12, a fixing means for the game main block 5, that is, a later-described operation for maintaining the game main block 5 fixed to the door block 4 regardless of the operation of rotating the operation key counterclockwise will be described later. A metal fitting 137 that is locked by the lock member 627 (see FIG. 3) is provided.

  The back frame 12 is attached and fixed to the front door body 11 using fasteners such as screws.

(Description of saucer block 10)
Next, the saucer block 10 will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, the saucer block 10 is supplied from an upper plate 151 having a function of temporarily storing game balls that are sequentially picked up, a payout device (a payout device 608 in FIG. 16 described later), and the like. A ball passage forming body 152 having a function of distributing the game balls to the upper plate 151, the lower plate 71, and the like, and a take-in unit 153 (see FIG. 7) having a game ball take-in function.

(Description of operation as the saucer block 10)
In the tray block 10 configured as described above, when a large number of game balls are stored in the upper plate 151, the guide balls branch into three rows at the most downstream portion of the upper plate 151 (not shown). The game balls in the aligned state are taken in parallel by the three take-in devices (not shown) of the take-in unit 153. The captured game ball flows through a predetermined passage and is discharged to the outside (game hall island facility). Further, when the game ball is discharged (when the ball is removed), the game ball flows through the discharge passages of three take-in devices (not shown) and is finally discharged to the lower plate 71.

  On the other hand, when a game ball is supplied to a game ball distribution member (not shown) from a payout device 608 shown in FIG. 16, which will be described later, distribution by each passage (not shown) provided in the game ball distribution member (not shown). Thus, the game balls are distributed to any one of the upper plate 151, the lower plate discharge passage (not shown), and the external discharge passage (not shown).

(Description of game board block 6)
Next, the game board block 6 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 12 is a rear perspective view of the game board block 6. FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view of the game board block 6. FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the front frame body 501 and the reel device 503.

  As shown in FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, the game board block 6 is related to the game with a synthetic resin front frame 501, a reel device 503 as a symbol display device, and a liquid crystal display device 504 as an auxiliary effect device. A main control device 505 that performs various main controls and a sub-control device 506 that performs subordinate display control based on commands from the main control device 505 are provided. In this case, the game board block 6 is configured to include all the main parts that determine the game contents of the gaming machine 1, and if the model is changed in a game hall or the like, the game board block 6 is displayed. The model can be switched by replacing the model with a new model. That is, the game board block 6 is an exchange unit at the time of model change.

(Description of front frame 501)
As shown in FIG. 13, the front frame body 501 is provided with two upper and lower openings each having a horizontally long rectangular shape, which are an upper display window 513 and a lower display window 514, respectively. The upper display window 513 corresponds to a liquid crystal image display unit on which a liquid crystal display device 504 is mounted and displays a display image by the liquid crystal display device 504, and the lower display window 514 is mounted with a reel device 503. This corresponds to a reel symbol display unit for displaying the reel symbol attached to the outer periphery of 503.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the front frame body 501 is provided with a support metal fitting 533 on the right side in a rear view. The support fitting 533 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 534a and 534b. The support shafts 534a and 534b of the support fitting 533 constitute support means for rotatably supporting the game board block 6 on the door block 4, and the support shafts 534a and 534b are provided on the door block 4. The shaft fittings 110 and 111 are inserted into the shaft holes (see FIG. 8 and the like) of the bearing portions 110b and 111a. The bearing portions 110b and 111a on the door block 4 side and the support shafts 534a and 534b on the game board block 6 side correspond to “support means M1 and M2 for the game board block 6” shown in FIG.

  Assuming a state in which the game board block 6 is mounted on the door block 4, the peripheral portion of the upper display window 513 is located on the upper portion of the transparent panel 22 in a front view and is provided to face slightly downward, and the lower display window 514. The peripheral part of is located in the lower part of the transparent panel 22 in a front view and is provided to face upward.

(Description of reel device 503)
The reel device 503 includes a metal case member 540 and three reels 541, 542, and 543 on the left, middle, and right that are accommodated in the case member 540. The case member 540 has three reels 541 to 543 rotatably accommodated therein, and a part of the reels 541 to 543 appears forward. In the case member 540, a support fixing portion 545 formed by bending upward is provided at the front end portion of the upper surface portion, and a support fixing portion 546 formed by bending downward at the front end portion of the lower surface portion. Is provided. These support fixing portions 545 and 546 constitute attachment means for attaching the reel device 503 to the back side of the front frame body 501.

  The support fixing portions 545 and 546 are provided with holes 545a and 546a at two positions on the left and right, respectively, and the reel device 503 is attached and fixed to the front frame 501 with screws inserted through the holes 545a and 546a. Is fixed to the screw hole of the front frame body 501.

  The configuration of each of the reels 541 to 543 is well known, and although detailed illustration is omitted here, the configuration will be briefly described. Each of the reels 541 to 543 includes a cylindrical skeleton member that forms a cylindrical cage, and a belt-like belt wound around the outer periphery thereof. On the outer peripheral surface of the belt, a number of symbols as identification information are printed at equal intervals (for example, 21 symbols). A stepping motor as a drive source is provided at the center of each of the reels 541 to 543, and the reels 541 to 543 are driven to rotate individually, that is, independently, by driving the stepping motor. The reel device 503 is provided with a reel index sensor (rotational position detection sensor) for detecting the rotational position of each of the reels 541 to 543 as another configuration. Further, a backlight (rear light emitting means) made of a fluorescent lamp or the like is provided on the inner peripheral side of each reel 541 to 543, and each symbol attached to the outer peripheral surface of the reel is brighter than the rear by this backlight. Illuminated. By the light emission of the backlight, it is possible to improve the visibility of each symbol attached to the outer peripheral surface of the reel and to diversify the auxiliary effects in the game.

(Description of main controller 505, etc.)
Next, the configuration of the main controller 505, the sub controller 506, etc. will be described with reference to FIG.

  The main control device 505 includes a main control board 561 on which electronic components such as a CPU and a memory are mounted, a substantially rectangular parallelepiped case member (a case base 562 and a case cover 563) for housing the main control board 561, It is comprised from the mounting base 564 to which the case member which accommodated the main control board 561 is attached. The case base 562 and the case cover 563 are formed of a transparent synthetic resin material, and the main control board 561 inside the case base 562 and the case cover 563 is visible.

  The case base 562 and the case cover 563 are provided with a sealing portion (so-called caulking portion) (not shown) as sealing means for connecting these members. The seal part allows the case member to be opened by breaking, etc., and the member that has been broken remains as the opening history after opening, so the opening history can be confirmed by the opening history Yes. Thereby, in the case where the case member is unlawfully opened, for example, it is possible to find an unauthorized act by confirming the seal portion.

  The sub-control device 506 includes a sub-control board 571 on which electronic components such as a CPU and a memory are mounted, and a substantially rectangular parallelepiped case member (a case base 572 and a case cover 573) for housing the sub-control board 571. It is configured. The case base 572 and the case cover 573 are formed of a transparent synthetic resin material, and the sub-control board 571 inside the case base 572 and the case cover 573 is visible.

  The liquid crystal display device 504 includes a liquid crystal panel 581 and a liquid crystal driver 582 that drives the liquid crystal panel 581.

(Description of completed state as game board block 6)
A completed state of the game board block 6 will be described with reference to FIG. As the game board block 6, a reel device 503 is attached to the front frame body 501 from behind, and a liquid crystal display device 504 is also attached to the front frame body 501 and behind the reel device 503. A main control device 505 is attached to the side of the reel device 503, and a sub control device 506 is attached above the reel device 503.

  In the game board block 6, the entire panel surface of the liquid crystal panel 581 can be viewed from the upper display window 513 of the front frame 501. A part of each of the reels 541 to 543 of the reel device 503 can be seen from the lower display window 514 of the front frame body 501. At this time, out of many symbols (21 in this embodiment) attached to the outer circumference of each of the reels 541 to 543, three symbols for each reel can be visually recognized through the lower display window 514. Yes.

(Description of payout block 7)
Next, the payout block 7 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the dispensing block 7, and FIG. 16 is a rear view of the dispensing block 7.

  The payout block 7 is configured by integrating a back cover member 601 integrally formed of a synthetic resin material and a payout mechanism 602 for paying out game balls. The back cover member 601 includes a substantially flat base portion 603 and a protective cover portion 604 that protrudes rearward (backward of the gaming machine 1) and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The protective cover portion 604 has a shape in which the left and right and upper and lower surfaces and the rear surface are closed, and accommodates at least the rear side configuration of the game board block 6 (main control device 505, reel device 503, and sub-control device 506). Have a sufficient size. Note that a large number of ventilation holes are provided on the back surface of the protective cover portion 604 as shown in FIGS.

  The payout mechanism 602 is attached to the base portion 603 of the back cover member 601 so as to bypass the protective cover portion 604. That is, a tank 605 that opens upward is provided at the uppermost portion of the back cover member 601, and game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially replenished to the tank 605. Below the tank 605, for example, a tank rail 606 that has two rows (two rows) of ball passages in the horizontal direction and that is gently inclined toward the downstream side is connected. The tank rail 606 extends in the vertical direction downstream of the tank rail 606. Case rail 607 is connected.

  The payout device 608 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 607, and the payout solenoid 609 is driven by a control signal from the payout control device 157 provided in the tray block 10 so that a required number of game balls are paid out as appropriate. The game balls paid out from the payout device 608 are supplied to the upper plate 151 through a payout passage (not shown) or the like. Although illustration is omitted, a tank ball absence sensor for detecting the presence or absence of a game ball supplied from the tank 605 or the tank rail 606 is provided upstream of the case rail 607. Also, the payout device 608 is provided with a payout solenoid 609 for paying out game balls and a payout count switch for counting the number of game balls to be paid out.

  The payout mechanism 602 is provided with a payout relay board 611 that relays a payout command signal from the payout control device 157 to the payout device 608. In addition, the payout mechanism 602 is provided with a power switch board (not shown) for taking in the main power from the outside.

  Both the tank and the passage members in the dispensing mechanism 602 are formed of a conductive synthetic resin material such as a conductive polycarbonate resin, and are grounded at a part thereof. Thereby, generation | occurrence | production of the noise by charging of a game ball is suppressed.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the back cover member 601 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 621a and 621b at the right end when viewed from the back side. The support shafts 621 a and 621 b constitute support means for rotatably supporting the payout block 7 on the door block 4. The support shafts 621 a and 621 b are provided on the door block 4. , 111 are inserted into shaft holes (see FIG. 10 etc.) of the bearing portions 110a, 111b. The bearing portions 110a and 111b on the door block 4 side and the support shafts 621a and 621b on the payout block 7 side correspond to “support means M3 and M4 for the payout block 7” shown in FIG.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, in the rear view of the payout block 7, an attachment for fixing the game main block 5 in a state of being attached to the door block 4 at the upper right corner and the lower center (not shown). Fixing means (lock member 627) are provided. That is, as shown in FIG. 3, in a state where the gaming machine main body 3 is opened with respect to the outer frame 2, by releasing both the lock members 627, the door block 4 can be fixed to the bracket 137. Since it is released and the lock of the game main block 5 to the door block 4 by the lock member 627 can be released, by inserting an operation key into the locking device 120 and rotating it counterclockwise as described later, The game main block 5 can be in a single-open state with respect to the door block 4. That is, the lock member 627 is released in advance, and the operation key is rotated clockwise to release the lock of the game main block 5 on the door block 4 by the locking device 120, whereby the game main block 5 is moved to the door block 4. In contrast, it can be in a single-open state.

  In this single-open state, by raising the game main block 5 in the height direction, the shaft support to the bearing portions 110b and 111a of the door block 4 of the support shafts 534a and 534b of the game board block 6 is released, and The support of the support shafts 621a and 621b of the back cover member 601 to the bearing portions 110a and 111b of the door block 4 is released so that the game main block 5 can be removed from the door block 4.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, mounting and fixing means (locking) for fixing the payout block 7 in a state in which the payout block 7 is mounted on the game board block 6 at the upper left corner and the lower left corner in the rear view of the game board block 6. Each member 625) is provided. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, in a state where the game main block 5 is opened to the door block 4, the lock member 625 is released to release the fixation of the payout block 7 with the bar 626. The payout block 7 can be in a single-open state with respect to the game board block 6.

  In this one-side open state, by raising the dispensing block 7 in the height direction, the shaft support of the support shafts 621a and 621b of the back cover member 601 to the bearing portions 110a and 111b of the door block 4 is released, and the dispensing block 7 Can be removed from the game board block 6. Further, the payout block 7 is closed with respect to the game board block 6 and locked by the lock member 625, that is, the lock member 625 is locked to the metal fitting 626, so that the payout block 7 is attached to the game board block 6. It can be fixed in the state.

  Next, the structure of the further characteristic part of the game machine 1 of a present Example is demonstrated.

  As described above with reference to FIG. 4, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes an outer frame 2, and a door block 4 that is supported to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 2 on the front side of the outer frame 2. The game main block 5 is provided on the back side of the door block 4 and supported to be openable and closable with respect to the door block 4.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 12, the game board block 6 constituting the game main block 5 has reels 541 to 543 on which a plurality of symbols (for example, various symbols for notifying the player of the presence / absence of a big hit) are displayed. A reel device 503 that rotates and stops (see FIG. 14) and a liquid crystal display device 504 that displays a game display effect in conjunction with the rotation of the reels 541 to 543 and the like are attached and shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 14, the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 504 and the reels 541 to 543 of the reel device 503 are visible from the front side, and as shown in FIG. At least a predetermined portion around the liquid crystal display device 504 is provided with an extended edge 630 extending toward the back side.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, the front frame body 501 of the game board block 6 in the first embodiment is an extension extending toward the back side at almost all the peripheral portions in the back view. A leading edge 630 is provided. As shown in FIG. 14, the extended edge 630 includes a first extended edge 631 close to the front surface side of the front frame body 501, and one step from the first extended edge 631 toward the back surface side of the front frame body 501. It has a two-stage structure having an ascending rising step extending edge 633.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the door block 4 includes a rib 655 that covers the extended edge 630 of the game board block 6 with the game board block 6 closed.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the door block 4 includes a viewing window 21 through which the reels 541 to 543 (see FIG. 14) in the reel device 503 can be seen, and fixed information (for example, name, A sub-panel unit 50 that displays a character or at least one of game descriptions) is provided at a location other than the viewing window 21 (specifically, a location below the viewing window 21).

  Here, the configuration of the game board block 6 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 17 is a front perspective view of the game board block 6. FIG. 18 is a perspective view of a state in which the sheet body 660 and the like on the front side of the game board block 6 are disassembled. FIG. 19 is a front view of the front frame body 501 constituting the game board block 6. 20A and 20B are cross-sectional views taken along line AA and line BB of the front frame body 501 in FIG. 19 in order. FIG. 21 is an exploded perspective view of a front side component of the front frame body 501. FIG. FIG. 22 is a view showing a state in which the effect area frame 680 is attached to the front frame body 501 and an enlarged view of a main part thereof. FIG. 23 is a front perspective view of the front frame body 501 and an enlarged view of a main part thereof. FIG. 24 is an exploded perspective view of the front side component of the front frame body 501 and an enlarged view of the main part thereof. FIG. 25 is a view showing a state where the game area frame 670 is attached to the front frame body 501 and an enlarged view of a main part thereof. FIG. 26 is an enlarged view of a mounting portion of the game area frame 670 in the front frame body 501. FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the sheet body 660 is fixed to the front frame body 501 by the effect area frame 680. FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the sheet body 660 is fixed to the front frame body 501 by the game area frame 670. FIG. 29 is a cross-sectional view of the front frame body 501 in FIG.

  As described above, as shown in FIG. 17, the game board block 6 includes a reel device 503 that rotates and stops reels 541 to 543 on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, and a liquid crystal display device that displays a game effect on a display screen. 504, and a front frame body 501 on which a reel device 503 and a liquid crystal display device 504 are disposed.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the front frame body 501 has a game area E1 for visually recognizing a reel portion in the reel device 503 and a game effect displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 504 on the front side. And an effect area E2 for visual recognition, and as shown in FIG. 20, the front frame body 501 is separated from the front area of the front frame body 501 from a position between the game area E1 and the effect area E2. The reel device 503 and the liquid crystal display device 504 are disposed in an inclined posture in a side view so that the game area E1 and the effect area E2 face one point.

  That is, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20, the game area E1 in the front frame 501 is formed upward and the effect area E2 is formed slightly downward.

  In this embodiment, the one point is further away from the gaming machine than the player's viewpoint. For example, the point may coincide with the virtual reference player's viewpoint or the average player's viewpoint. Good.

  Further, the front frame body 501 includes a thin plate-like sheet body 660 that covers a predetermined area other than the game area E1 and the effect area E2 on the front surface side. The seat body 660 is fixed to the front surface side of the front frame body 501 by decorative parts (a game area frame 670 and an effect area frame 680 described later) attached to the front surface side of the front frame body 501. .

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 18 and 20, a thin plate-like sheet body 660 is adopted, but various thin plate-like members such as a thin plate-like cover body and a film body may be adopted.

  As shown in FIGS. 18 and 21, the game area frame 670 is a part that borders the periphery of the game area E1. That is, as shown in FIG. 25, the game area frame 670 is a frame-like component that is rectangular in front view and has an opening at the center.

  As shown in FIGS. 18 and 21, the effect area frame 680 is a part that borders the periphery of the effect area E2. That is, as shown in FIG. 22, the effect area frame 680 is a frame-like component that is rectangular in front view and has an opening at the center.

  As shown in FIG. 20A, the front frame body 501 has a “shape of a dogleg shape” in which the front side is recessed in a side view.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 18 and 21, the sheet body 660 is provided with a contact margin 661 on the back side thereof and at a predetermined portion of the outer edge portion. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 18 and 21, a contact margin 661 is provided on the back surface side of the sheet body 660 and at the locations of the upper edge portion, both side edge portions, and the lower edge portion, which are the outer edge portions. It has.

  As shown in FIG. 21, the front frame body 501 is formed on the front surface side along the portion corresponding to the contact margin 661 of the sheet body 660, that is, along the inner peripheral surface side of the first extending edge 631. An outer edge support portion 691 that contacts and supports the contact allowance portion 661 is provided. In FIG. 21, a part of the outer edge support portion 691 in the front frame body 501 is shown in an enlarged manner. However, as can be seen from FIG. 21, the contact margin of the sheet body 660 in the front frame body 501 is also shown. An outer edge support portion 691 is formed over a portion corresponding to the portion 661.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the front frame body 501 is provided with a liquid crystal display device 504 and a reel device 503 in order from the top in the front view, and the game area E1 has the perpendicular direction and the one point (front surface). The frame 501 is arranged so that the direction looked down from a position between the game area E1 and the effect area E2 on the frame 501 and a front side of the front frame 501 coincides.

  As shown in FIGS. 18 and 21, the sheet body 660 is a thin plate member from which portions corresponding to the game area E1 and the effect area E2 are removed. The sheet body 660 includes a game area removal place 663 from which a place corresponding to the game area E1 is removed, and an effect area removal place 665 from which a place corresponding to the effect area E2 is removed.

  On the front side of the sheet body 660, for example, there is a printing surface on which characters such as a name of a gaming machine and a character such as a character, and designs such as various patterns and pictures are applied.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the sheet body 660 includes pinching margin portions 667 at a predetermined portion at the peripheral portion of the game region removal portion 663 and a predetermined portion at the peripheral portion of the effect region removal portion 665.

  As shown in FIGS. 27 to 29, the front frame body 501 is formed at a position corresponding to the pinching margin portion 667 of the sheet body 660 on the front side thereof, and is a peripheral support portion that abuts and supports the pinching margin portion 667. 693. As shown in FIG. 29, the margin margin part 667 of the sheet body 660 is sandwiched and supported by the peripheral edge support part 693 of the front frame body 501, the game area frame 670 and the effect area frame 680. Recognize.

  As shown in FIG. 27 to FIG. 29, the game area frame 670 and the effect area frame 680 fix the sheet body 660 by sandwiching the pinching margin 667 of the sheet body 660 with the peripheral edge support portion 693. .

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 27, the sheet body 660 includes a notch 669 at a predetermined position in the peripheral portion of the effect region removal portion 665. As shown in FIG. 27, the effect area frame 680 includes a protrusion 683 positioned at the notch 669.

  As shown in FIG. 28, the game area frame 670 includes a one-side claw portion 673 that hangs on a predetermined portion of the front frame 501 at a predetermined portion on the upper side.

  The reel device 503 described above corresponds to the rotating reel device of the present invention, the liquid crystal display device 504 described above corresponds to the image display device of the present invention, and the front frame body 501 described above corresponds to the base body of the present invention. The sheet body 660 described above corresponds to the cover member of the present invention, and the game area frame 670 and the effect area frame 680 described above correspond to the decorative part of the present invention.

  Here, a procedure for attaching the sheet body 660 to the front frame body 501 will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, the sheet body 660 is positioned on the front surface side of the front frame body 501. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 21, the contact margin 661 of the outer edge portion on the back surface side of the sheet body 660 and the first extending edge 631 on the front surface side of the front frame body 501. The sheet body 660 is positioned on the front surface side of the front frame body 501 so as to be in contact with and supported by the outer edge support portion 691 formed along the inner peripheral surface side.

  At this time, as shown in FIGS. 22, 27, and 28, the pinch margin portion 667 on the back surface side of the sheet body 660 is supported by the peripheral edge support portion 693 of the front frame body 501.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 23 and 27, the effect area frame 680 is attached to the front side of the front frame body 501 with the sheet body 660 interposed therebetween, and as shown in FIG. The frame 680 is fastened to the front frame body 501 by screwing screws inserted into through holes on the back surface side of the front frame body 501 into screw holes formed at substantially four corners on the back surface side. It has become.

  As shown in FIG. 27, the projections 683 of the effect area frame 680 are located at the notches 669 formed at substantially the four corners of the peripheral area of the effect area removal place 665 in the sheet body 660. The sheet body 660 does not slip down.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 25, the game area frame 670 is attached to the front side of the front frame body 501 with the sheet body 660 interposed therebetween. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 25, the game area frame 670 has a single-side hook claw 673 on the back side thereof and a single-side hook on a predetermined portion on the upper side of the game area E1 of the front frame body 501. 25, FIG. 26, and FIG. 28, the back side of the front frame body 501 is penetrated into the screw hole formed at the corner portion on the lower side on the back side of the game area frame 670. The front frame body 501 is fastened by screwing a screw inserted into the hole.

  In this way, the sheet body 660 is fixed to the front side of the front frame body 501 by the effect area frame 680 and the game area frame 670. At this time, as shown in FIGS. 17 and 20A, the sheet body 660 is in a state of being attached in a “shape” that is recessed on the front side of the front frame body 501.

  In the above description, the game area frame 670 is attached after the production area frame 680 is attached, but may be attached in the reverse order. Moreover, what is necessary is just to make it remove in the procedure reverse to the above-mentioned attachment procedure in the case of replacement | exchange of the sheet | seat body 660, a model change, etc.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, the reel device 503 that rotates and stops the reels 541 to 543 on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, and the liquid crystal display device 504 that displays a game effect on the display screen. And a front frame body 501 on which the reel device 503 and the liquid crystal display device 504 are disposed, and the front frame body 501 is a game for making the reel portion of the reel device 503 visible on the front side thereof. An area E1 and an effect area E2 for visually recognizing a game effect displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 504, and a position between the game area E1 and the effect area E2 on the front frame 501 The reel device 503 and the liquid crystal display device 504 are arranged in an inclined posture in a side view so that the game area E1 and the effect area E2 face one point away from the front frame 501.

  Therefore, since the reel device 503 and the liquid crystal display device 504 are arranged on the front frame body 501 so that the game area E1 and the effect area E2 are directed to one point in front of the front frame body 501, a game from the player. The area E1 and the effect area E2 are easy to see. That is, in the conventional example, the game area E1 and the effect area E2 are directed in the same direction, and the angle (deviation angle) formed by the player's line-of-sight direction and the normal direction of each area surface (game area surface and effect area surface). ) Is large, and when the player looks at each surface of the area, it may be difficult to see at least one of the game area E1 and the effect area E2 or feel uncomfortable. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the game area E1 and the effect area E2 are directed to one point in front of the front frame body 501, so that the player's line-of-sight direction and each area surface (game area surface and effect area) When the player views each area plane, the game area E1 and the effect area E2 are easy to see and feel uncomfortable with these areas. There is no.

  As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that makes it easy to see the game area E1 and the effect area E2.

  Further, the front frame body 501 includes a thin plate-like sheet body 660 that covers a predetermined area other than the game area E1 and the effect area E2 on the front surface side, and the sheet body by a decorative component attached to the front side of the front frame body 501 Since the 660 is fixed to the front surface side of the front frame body 501, a dedicated fixing part (such as a screw or a fixing pin) for fixing the sheet body 660 can be eliminated, and the amount of the dedicated fixing part is reduced. Only the number of parts can be reduced.

  Further, since the front frame body 501 has a "<" shape that is recessed on the front surface side, the sheet body 660 is fixed to the front surface side by fixing the sheet body 660 to the front surface side of the front frame body 501 with a decorative part. The sheet body 660 can be deformed and fixed along the “cross-shaped surface” of the frame body 501, and the sheet body 660 does not need to be formed into a “cross-shaped shape” in advance, and a thin plate-shaped sheet body 660 is used. Therefore, the printing itself can be decorated, and the printed surface changes when the sheet body 660 is heat-treated to be deformed into a “gutter shape”. However, since the heat treatment is not performed, There is no change.

  Further, the contact margin 661 which is a predetermined portion of the outer edge portion on the back surface side of the sheet body 660 is supported by being in contact with and supported by the outer edge support portion 691 on the front surface side of the front frame body 501. Is not submerged in the front frame 501 and is preferably supported.

  Further, the front frame body 501 is provided with a liquid crystal display device 504 and a reel device 503 in order from the top in the front view, and the game area E1 has its perpendicular direction and the one point (game at the front frame body 501). Since it is arranged so that the direction looked down from the position between the area E1 and the effect area E2 from one point away from the front frame body 501) matches the game area E1 in the direction that the player looks down. Is provided so that the game area E1 can be viewed without burdening the player.

  Further, the sheet body 660 is a thin plate having a removal area 663 for a game area from which a position corresponding to the game area E1 is removed and a removal area 665 for an effect area from which a position corresponding to the effect area E2 is removed. The decorative parts are the game area frame 670 that borders the periphery of the game area E1 and the effect area frame 680 that borders the periphery of the effect area E2. Therefore, the game area E1 is defined by the game area frame 670. The periphery of the removal area corresponding to the game area E1 of the sheet body 660 can be fixed by the game area frame 670, and the effect area frame 680 surrounds the periphery of the effect area E2. The border decoration can be realized, and the area around the removed portion corresponding to the effect area E2 of the sheet body 660 is provided in the effect area frame 680. It can be fixed me.

  Further, the sheet body 660 is a thin plate having a removal area 663 for a game area from which a position corresponding to the game area E1 is removed and a removal area 665 for an effect area from which a position corresponding to the effect area E2 is removed. It is a member, and is provided with a sandwiching margin 667 between a predetermined portion of the peripheral portion of the game region removal portion 663 and a predetermined portion of the peripheral portion of the effect region removal portion 665, and the front frame body 501 is a seat on the front side. A peripheral support portion 693 is formed at a location corresponding to the pinching allowance portion 667 of the body 660 and abuts and supports the pinching allowance portion 667. The game area frame 670 and the effect area frame 680 are connected to the peripheral support portion 693. Since the sheet body 660 is fixed by sandwiching the pinching allowance portion 667 of the sheet body 660, the removal area 663 for game area and the removal area 665 for effect area of the sheet body 660 are fixed. Can be supported by being sandwiched between the peripheral support section 693 of the game area frame 670 and the effect area frame 680 and the front frame 501, it can be firmly fixed to the central portion of the sheet member 660 toward the front frame member 501. In addition, when the model is changed, the pinching of the sheet body 660 is released by removing the game area frame 670 and the effect area frame 680, so that the sheet body 660 can be easily removed. The sheet body 660 printed for a new model can be supported by being sandwiched between the game area frame 670 and the effect area frame 680 and the front frame body 501, and the model can be changed by simply replacing the sheet body 660. Can also be supported.

  Further, since the sheet body 660 includes a notch portion 669 at a predetermined position on the periphery of the effect region removal portion 665, and the effect region frame 680 includes a protrusion 683 positioned at the notch portion 669. In the state where the effect area removal portion 665 of the sheet body 660 is sandwiched and supported by the effect area frame 680 and the peripheral edge support portion 693 of the front frame body 501, the peripheral area of the effect area removal portion 665 in the sheet body 660 is supported. The projecting portion 683 of the effect area frame 680 is located at the notch 669, and the attachment position of the sheet body 660 to the front frame body 501 can be restricted to the target position, and the sheet body 660 is fixed to the front frame body 501. After that, it is possible to reduce the positional deviation after the attachment such as the sheet body 660 falling off.

  In addition, the game area frame 670 includes a one-side claw part 673 that hangs on a predetermined part of the front frame 501 at a predetermined part on the upper side thereof. Is placed on a predetermined position of the front frame body 501 so that the game area frame 670 can be prevented from falling in the forward direction of the front frame body 501, and attachment workability can be improved.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be modified as follows.

  (1) In the embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 20, the game area E1 is located at a point away from the position between the game area E1 and the effect area E2 in the front frame body 501 in front of the front frame body 501. The reel device 503 and the liquid crystal display device 504 are arranged in an inclined posture in a side view so that the game area E1 and the effect area E2 face one point. Alternatively, one of the liquid crystal display devices 504 may be disposed in an inclined posture in a side view.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20A, the front frame body 501 has a “shape” that is recessed on the front side, but has a curved shape that is recessed on the front side. Also good.

  (3) In the embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 27, the sheet body 660 is provided with a notch 669 at a predetermined position on the periphery of the effect area removal place 665, and the effect area frame 680 is notched. The sheet body 660 is provided with a notch 669 at a predetermined position on the peripheral edge of the game area removal place 663, and the game area frame 670 is provided with the notch. A protrusion 683 positioned at 669 may be provided.

  (4) In the embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 27, the game area frame 670 is provided with a one-side claw portion 673 that hangs on a predetermined portion of the front frame 501 at a predetermined portion on the upper side. However, the effect area frame 680 may be provided with a one-side claw portion 673 that hangs on a predetermined portion of the front frame 501 at a predetermined portion on the upper side.

  (5) In the above-described embodiments, description has been made by taking a spinning ball machine using a game ball as an example, but the present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine, a slot machine, a game machine in which these are combined, and the like.

  As described above, the present invention is suitable for various game machines such as a pachinko machine that uses game balls, a slot machine that uses medals, and a revolving game machine that uses game balls.

1 ... gaming machine 501 ... front frame (base body)
503 ... Reel device (rotating reel device)
504 ... Liquid crystal display device (image display device)
660 ... sheet body 661 ... hitting margin part 663 ... removal area for game area 665 ... removal area for production area 667 ... pinching margin part 669 ... notch part 670 ... frame for game area (frame parts for game area)
673 ... One-side claw portion 680 ... Frame for effect area (frame parts for effect area)
683 ... Projection part 691 ... Outer edge support part 693 ... Peripheral support part E1 ... Game area E2 ... Effect area

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that provides a game to a player using a game medium,
A rotating reel device that rotates and stops a reel displaying a plurality of symbols;
An image display device for displaying a game effect on a display screen;
A base body on which the rotating reel device and the image display device are disposed;
With
The base body has, on the front side thereof, a game area for visually recognizing a reel portion of the rotating reel device, and an effect area for visually recognizing a game effect displayed on the display screen of the image display device. And the rotating reel device so that the game area and the effect area are directed to one point away from the position between the game area and the effect area on the base body in front of the base body. At least one of the image display device and the image display device is disposed in an inclined posture in a side view.

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