JP2014104197A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine including a decoration device uniformly emitting light so as to prevent light and shade from being formed while being visually recognized from the front.SOLUTION: The game machine includes a decorative cover capable of diffusing light from a light source disposed backward. A decorative member is provided inside the decorative cover. The decorative member includes a recessed and projecting part at a side of the decorative cover. The recessed and projecting part is disposed and matched with a corner part of the decorative cover.

Description

  The present invention relates to a decoration device provided in a game area or a frame of a gaming machine, and a gaming machine equipped with the decoration device.

  Conventionally, a decoration device (electric decoration device) of a gaming machine is configured so that the transparent portion of the decoration cover can be illuminated almost uniformly (see Patent Document 1). Specifically, the decorative cover of the decorative device includes a transparent portion that transmits light and an opaque portion that reflects light, and a light source is disposed at a position hidden by the opaque portion when viewed from the front by a player or the like. .

JP 2011-78466 A

  However, in the case of a gaming machine such as Patent Document 1, since the transparent portion and the opaque portion are provided in the decorative cover, even if the transparent portion emits light by passing light, the opaque portion does not pass light. Accordingly, there is a problem that bright and dark portions are formed on the decorative cover itself.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine including a decorative cover that uniformly emits light so as not to be bright and dark when viewed from the front.

  In a typical embodiment of the present invention, in a gaming machine having a decorative cover capable of diffusing light from a light source disposed at the rear, a decorative member is provided inside the decorative cover, and the decorative member is the decorative cover. There are irregularities on the side, and the irregularities are arranged in accordance with the corners of the decorative cover.

  The “light source” is, for example, an LED (light emitting diode). The “corner portion” is, for example, a linear boundary where adjacent surfaces intersect on the surface of the decorative cover.

  According to one aspect of the present invention, since the decorative member having irregularities is provided inside the decorative cover, the light from the light source can be diffused by the decorative member, and light is easily emitted from the decorative cover uniformly. Furthermore, since the irregularities of the decorative cover are arranged in accordance with the corners of the decorative cover, the corners are emphasized when the decorative cover is viewed, and the decorativeness of the decorative cover is improved.

1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board with which the gaming machine of the 1st embodiment of the present invention is equipped. It is a perspective view of the decoration apparatus with which the game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention is equipped. (A) It is a front view of the decoration apparatus with which the game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention is equipped. (B) It is a side view of the decoration apparatus with which the game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention is equipped. It is an exploded view of the decoration device provided in the gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the decoration cover with which the decoration apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention is equipped. (A) is a perspective view, (B) is a side view, (C) is a top view, and (D) is a front view. It is a figure which shows the decoration member with which the decoration apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention is equipped. (A) is a perspective view, (B) is a side view, (C) is a top view, and (D) is a front view. It is a figure which shows a mode that the decoration cover and decoration member of the 1st Embodiment of this invention are piled up in the front-back direction. (A) is a front view of a decorative cover, (B) is a rear view of the decorative cover, (C) is a rear view of the decorative member, and (D) is an overlapping state of the decorative cover and the decorative member. It is a rear view. It is a figure which shows a mode that the decoration cover and decoration member of the 1st Embodiment of this invention are piled up in the front-back direction. (A) is a front view of the decorative cover to which the decorative member is attached, and (B) is a sectional view in the vertical direction thereof. It is an exploded view of the decoration device provided in the gaming machine of the second embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the spreading | diffusion member of the decoration apparatus with which the game machine of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention is equipped. (A) is a perspective view, (B) is a side view, (C) is a bottom view, and (D) is a front view. It is a figure which shows the assembly (assembly) by which the diffusion member and the decoration member were combined based on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. (A) is a front view, (B) is a sectional view in the vertical direction. It is a figure which shows the assembly (assembly) by which the diffusion member and the decoration member were combined based on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. (A) is a perspective view from the upper left, (B) is a perspective view from the upper right, and (C) is a top view. It is a figure which shows the assembly (assembly) by which the diffusion member and the decoration member were combined based on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. (A) is a perspective view from the lower left, (B) is a perspective view from the lower right, and (C) is a bottom view. It is a rear view of the decorative cover which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing of the up-down direction of the decoration apparatus which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention. (A) shows a case where the LED substrate is located in the front, and (B) shows a case where the LED substrate is located in the rear. It is other sectional drawing of the up-down direction of the decoration apparatus which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention. (A) shows the case where the decorative member is located rearward, and (B) shows the case where the decorative member is located forward. It is an exploded view of the decoration device provided in the gaming machine of the fifth embodiment of the present invention. It is the (A) front view and (B) back view of the decoration apparatus with which the game machine of the 5th Embodiment of this invention is equipped.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

(First embodiment)
[Composition of gaming machine]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  The gaming machine 1 includes an opening / closing frame 4 that is attached to a main body frame 2 fixed to an island facility via a hinge 3 so that a right side portion can be freely opened and closed. The open / close frame 4 includes a front frame 5 and a glass frame (game frame) 6.

  A game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is disposed on the front frame 5, and a glass frame 6 having a cover glass 6 a that covers the front surface of the game board 30 is attached. The front frame 5 and the glass frame 6 can be opened individually. For example, only the glass frame 6 can be opened to access the game area 31 (see FIG. 2) of the game board 30. Further, by opening the front frame 5 in a state where the glass frame 6 is not opened, it is possible to access a known game control device (main board) or the like disposed on the back side of the game board 30.

  A decorative member 7 is disposed around the cover glass 6 a of the glass frame 6. An LED (light emitting diode, that is, a light source) or the like is accommodated in the decoration member 7.

  An illumination unit 8 is disposed above the glass frame 6, and a movable illumination 9 is disposed on the left and right sides of the illumination unit 8. The illumination unit 8 accommodates an illumination member such as an LED inside, and performs a light emission effect according to the gaming state. The movable illumination 9 includes an illumination member such as an LED and an illumination drive motor that drives the illumination member.

  The gaming machine 1 includes an upper speaker 10a and a lower speaker 10b that emit sound effects, alarm sounds, notification sounds, and the like. The upper speaker 10 a is disposed on both upper side portions of the glass frame 6, and the lower speaker 10 b is disposed below the upper plate 11 a constituting the upper plate unit 11.

  A gaming state notification LED 12 for notifying abnormality in the gaming machine 1 is provided on the upper right side of the movable illumination 9 disposed on the left side. When an abnormality occurs in the gaming machine 1, the gaming state notification LED 12 lights up or blinks, and a notification sound for notifying the abnormality is output from the upper speaker 10a and the lower speaker 10b.

  Abnormalities occurring in the gaming machine 1 include failure of the gaming machine 1 and implementation of fraud. The illegal act includes, for example, an act of illegally manipulating the trajectory of the launched game ball with a magnet or an act of vibrating the gaming machine 1. These fraudulent acts are detected by detecting magnetism with a magnetic sensor switch or detecting vibration with a vibration sensor switch.

  Further, the act of opening the open / close frame 4 illegally is also included in the illegal act. The open / closed state of the front frame 5 is detected by a front frame open detection switch, and the open / closed state of the glass frame 6 is detected by a glass frame open detection switch.

  An upper plate unit 11 including an upper plate 11 a is provided at the lower part of the glass frame 6. The game balls stored in the upper plate 11a are supplied to a ball launcher (not shown) provided at the lower part of the front frame 5.

  A fixed panel 13 fixed to the front frame 5 at a position below the glass frame 6 is provided with a lower plate 14 and an operation unit 15 for driving the ball emitting device. When the player rotates the operation unit 15, the ball launcher launches the game ball supplied from the upper plate 11 a to the game area 31 (see FIG. 2) of the game board 30. The lower plate 14 is provided with a ball removal mechanism 16 for discharging game balls stored in the lower plate 14 to the outside.

  The upper plate unit 11 is provided with an effect button 17 for receiving an operation input from a player on the front side of the upper plate 11a. When the player operates the effect button 17, it is possible to perform an effect in which the player's operation is intervened in the variable display game on the variable display device (display device) 35 (see FIG. 2). The effect pattern (effect mode) can be changed. The fluctuation display game includes a special figure fluctuation display game and a general figure fluctuation display game (a general figure game, a specific fluctuation display game). Shall be pointed to.

  The normal gaming state (normal state) is a gaming state in which a specific gaming state has not occurred. The specific gaming state is, for example, a probability variation gaming state (high probability state) with a high probability that the result of the variable display game is a big hit, a short time gaming state capable of improving the number of executions per unit time of the variable display game, A big hit gaming state (special gaming state) or the like. Further, the normal gaming state is also referred to as a low probability state corresponding to the high probability state. The gaming state is determined by lottery based on random numbers of the game control device when winning a game ball to the first start winning opening 37a or the second starting winning opening 37b.

  A known effect control device (sub-board) (not shown) controls effects such as lighting and blinking of LEDs according to the gaming state. In addition, the effect control device can display a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) on the variation display device 35 corresponding to each special diagram variation display game of the game control device. The figure change display game is executed. In addition, the variable display device 35 displays various effects such as the appearance of characters in order to improve interest.

  Below the decorative member 7 of the glass frame 6, a ball lending button 18 that is operated when a player rents a game ball, and a discharge button 19 that is operated to discharge a prepaid card or the like from a card unit (not shown). Are arranged.

[Composition of game board]
FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming board 30 provided in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  The game board 30 includes a flat game board main body 32 (made of wood or synthetic resin) serving as a mounting base for various members, and a substantially circular game area surrounded by a guide rail 33 on the front surface of the game board main body 32. 31. A front component (side case) is attached to the front surface of the game board main body 32 and outside the guide rail 33. Further, the front right component of the lower right side of the game area 31 is covered with a black transparent certificate plate at the center of the front surface. A game ball is fired from a hitting ball launching device in a game area 31 surrounded by the guide rail 33 to play a game. The game area 31 is provided with a windmill as a batting direction changing member, a number of obstacle nails (not shown), and the like. The area 31 flows down.

  A center case 34 that forms a window portion serving as a display area of the variable display game is attached to the approximate center of the game area 31. Arranged behind the window formed in the center case 34 is a variable display device (display device) 35 as an effect display device capable of executing an effect of a variable display game for variable display (variable display) of a plurality of identification information. Has been. The variable display device 35 includes, for example, a display unit 35 a such as a liquid crystal display, and is arranged so that display contents can be viewed from the front side of the game board 30 through the window of the center case 34. Note that the variable display device 35 is not limited to a device including a liquid crystal display, and may include a display such as an EL or CRT.

  In the variable display device 35, a plurality of variable display areas are provided in an area (display area) where an image of the display screen can be displayed, and identification information (special symbols) and a variable display game are produced in each variable display area. Character to be displayed. In addition, an image (for example, jackpot display, fanfare display, ending display, etc.) based on the progress of the game is displayed on the display screen.

  On the upper side (above) of the variation display device 35 in the game area 31, a decoration device 70 (electric decoration device) is provided. The decoration device 70 includes an LED, a reflector, a decoration member, a decoration cover, and the like. The decoration device 70 produces an effect that shines as a whole when the internal LEDs emit light. The detailed configuration of the decoration device 70 will be described later.

  On the right side of the center case 34 in the game area 31, a normal symbol start gate (common figure start gate, predetermined area) 36 is provided. A gate switch (SW) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 36 is provided inside the general diagram start gate 36. Then, when the game ball that has been driven into the game area 31 passes through the general chart start gate 36 (a predetermined condition is established), a general map display game (specific variation display game) is executed. Note that a normal symbol start gate (common figure start gate, predetermined area) 36 may be provided on the left side of the center case 34 in the game area 31.

  Further, three general winning holes 40 are arranged on the lower left side of the center case 34, and one general winning opening 40 is arranged on the lower right side of the center case 34. In addition, winning of a game ball in the general winning opening 40 is detected by a winning opening switch (SW) provided in the general winning opening 40.

  Also, below the center case 34 is provided a first start winning opening (first starting winning area, start opening 1) 37a for giving a start condition for the special figure variation display game, and a reverse "Ha" And a pair of opening / closing members 37c that are converted into a state in which game balls can easily flow in, and a second start winning opening (second start winning area, start opening 2) 37b is disposed therein. . And when a game ball wins the 1st start winning opening 37a or the 2nd starting winning opening 37b, a special figure change display game is performed as an auxiliary game. That is, the starting condition for starting the special figure changing display game is that the game ball wins the first start winning opening 37a or the second starting winning opening 37b, and the first start winning opening 37a and the second start winning opening 37a. The winning opening 37b forms a variable starting winning device that generates the starting condition.

  The pair of opening / closing members 37c of the second start winning opening 37b always holds a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) with an interval of about the diameter of the game ball. However, since the first start winning opening 37a is provided above the second starting winning opening 37b, the game ball cannot be won in the closed state.

  Then, when the result of the general-purpose variable display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, the open / close member 37c is opened in a reverse “C” shape by a general electric solenoid as a driving device, and the second start prize is received. It is configured to be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which a game ball easily flows into the mouth 37b.

  Further, below the normal symbol start gate 36 in the game area 31, a large winning opening having an attacker-type opening / closing door 41a that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side falls to the near side by a large winning opening solenoid. A special variable winning device 41 provided is provided. The special variation winning device 41 converts the state where the big prize opening is closed (blocking state unfavorable for the player) from the closed state (a state advantageous to the player, a special gaming state) according to the result of the special figure variation display game. A predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player by facilitating the inflow of the game ball into the big prize opening. In addition, a count switch as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the big prize opening is disposed inside the big prize opening (winning area).

  When a game ball wins the general winning port 40, the first starting winning port 37a, the second starting winning port 37b, and the special winning port of the special variable winning device 41, the payout control device corresponds to the type of winning port. A number of prize balls are controlled to be discharged from the payout device to the upper plate 11a or the lower plate 14 of the front frame 5. Further, below the second start winning opening 37b, an out opening 42 for collecting game balls that have not won the winning opening or the like is provided.

  In the gaming machine 1, a game ball launched by a ball launching device (not shown) is launched into the game area 31 through the launch ball guide passage 43 defined along the inner peripheral wall of the guide rail 33, and the direction is changed. The game area 31 flows down while changing the dropping direction by a member (not shown). The firing ball guide passage 43 is formed by the guide rail 33 and the inner rail 44, and a valve body 46 is provided at the end of the inner rail 44 located at the exit of the firing ball guide passage 43. The lower end of the valve body 46 is fixed to the inner rail 44, and the valve body 46 is disposed so as to close the outlet of the firing ball guide passage 43. The valve body 46 is a leaf spring member made of a metal plate, and allows a game ball to be launched from the launch ball guide passage 43 to the game area 31, while playing from the game area 31 side to the launch ball guide passage 43. The back flow of the sphere is prohibited.

[Decoration equipment]
Next, the decoration device 70 will be described in detail. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the decoration device 70 provided in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 4A is a front view of the decoration device 70, and FIG. 4B is a side view of the decoration device 70.

  The decoration device 70 includes a plurality of combined members. The plurality of members include an LED substrate 71 (LED substrate), a mounting base 72 (mounting base), a reflector mounting portion 73 (reflecting plate mounting portion), a decorative member 74, a decorative cover 75, and a support member 76. Including. For example, each of the plurality of members is formed using resin (plastic) as a main material. The LED board 71 may be a printed wiring board. The decorative member 74 (the portion 74b other than the reflecting portion 74a) and the decorative cover 75 are basically transparent when the transmittance of light (visible light) is near 100%, but the transmittance of light is not near 100%. It may be translucent. The decorative member 74 and the decorative cover 75 may be colored to such an extent that the transparency is not greatly reduced for decoration. The material of the decorative member 74 and the decorative cover 75 may be glass or the like.

  The reflector mounting portion 73 is attached to the mounting base 72 from the front (that is, the player side), and the decorative cover 75 is attached to the reflector mounting portion 73 from the front (that is, the player side). The LED board 71 is attached to the attachment base 72 from the rear, and the decorative member 74 is attached to the inner side (inside the decorative cover 75) behind the decorative cover 75, which are not shown in FIGS. The attachment (connection) of these members is performed by a known connection method such as screwing, fitting, or adhesion. The decoration device 70 diffuses the traveling direction of the LED light on the LED substrate 71 in the decoration cover 75, and then emits light forward through the decoration cover 75.

  The decoration device 70 is attached to the game board 30 by the attachment base 72 being attached to the center case 34 by screwing or the like from the back side (the opposite side to the player side) of the center case 34. For this reason, the mounting base 72 is provided with a screw hole 72a. A decorative cover 75 is placed in the substantially semicircular recess 73 a of the reflector mounting portion 73, and the rear end of the decorative cover 75 is accommodated.

  The decorative cover 75 functions as a decorative cover. The decorative cover 75 has a container-like shape that is closed at the front and opened at the rear. The decorative cover 75 houses the decorative member 74 inside (inside) and covers part or all of the reflector 80 of the reflector mounting portion 73. The front surface (outer surface or front surface) of the polyhedron of the decorative cover 75 is a decorative portion that imitates a diamond shape (brilliant cut shape) divided into approximately half and gives a gorgeous or beautiful impression. The support member 76 includes a base portion 76a attached to the reflector mounting portion 73 and four finger portions 76b extending radially from the base portion 76a. The support member 76 supports the decorative cover 75 from below and from the front and functions as a decoration. The finger portion 76b is bent so as to conform to the convex shape of the front end of the decorative cover 75.

  The decoration device 70 further includes a decoration portion 77 disposed on both sides of the decoration cover 75. The decorative portion 77 is configured by combining two decorative portions 72b of the mounting base 72 and two decorative frame portions 73b of the reflector mounting portion 73, as will be described later.

  FIG. 5 is an exploded view of the decoration device 70 provided in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. In the decoration device 70, the LED substrate 71, the mounting base 72, the reflector mounting portion 73, the decoration member 74, and the decoration cover 75 are stacked and combined in this order from the rear.

  The LED substrate 71 includes a main body portion 71a and two extending portions 71b and 71c extending below the main body portion 71a, and as a light source, a plurality of LEDs 71d mounted on the main body portion 71a and two extending portions 71b. , 71c with LED 71e mounted on. These LEDs emit light toward the front decorative cover 75 side, and may emit any color light such as red, blue, green, and white as long as they are visible light. The LED board 71 includes a power supply 71f (may be a power supply socket) and wiring for supplying current to the plurality of LEDs 71d and 71e. Control of lighting or blinking of the LEDs 71d and 71e is performed according to the gaming state by an effect control device (not shown) via wiring. The effect control device controls the effect based on a signal indicating a game state sent from the game control device, and includes a microcomputer, a memory, an interface, and the like.

  The plurality of LEDs 71d provided in the main body 71a include four types of LEDs, a full color LED, a red LED, a blue LED, and a green LED, but may include a white LED. The four types of LEDs are scattered and mixed and arranged on the main body 71a.

  The effect control device can perform an effect of changing the light emission mode of the plurality of LEDs 71d in accordance with the gaming state. For example, as the expectation (reliability) of the big hit increases, the LEDs that emit light may be sequentially changed in the order of green → blue → red. In that case, even a full color LED emits monochromatic light. The effect control device also adjusts the duty ratio, which is the ratio between the lighting time and the lighting time when the lighting is turned on and off at a high speed to show that the lighting is continued all the time. The production control device increases the luminance of the decorative cover 75 that emits light by increasing the duty ratio when waiting for the customer of the gaming machine 1, and lowers the duty ratio so that the player does not feel glare at the start of the game. Thus, the brightness of the decorative cover 75 that emits light is reduced.

  The mounting base 72 has a plurality of lenses 72c at the central portion 72e. In the decoration device 70 in which the LED substrate 71 is attached to the attachment base 72, the plurality of lenses 72c are provided at positions corresponding to LEDs of a specific color (here, red) among the plurality of LEDs 71d. That is, the lens 72c is at a position where the position of the LED of a specific color among the LEDs 71d is moved forward. The lens 72c is installed so as to be fitted in an opening provided in the central portion 72e, expands a narrow light irradiation range (irradiation angle) of the LED 71d, and irradiates light from the LED 71d forward. Note that light from some of the LEDs 71h travels forward through an elongated opening 72f provided in the central portion 72e. In order to expand the irradiation range (irradiation angle) of light, a semi-cylindrical lens may be installed in the elongated opening 72f.

  The mounting base 72 has holes 72d on both sides of the central portion 72e through which light from the LED 71g that does not correspond to the lens 72c in the LED substrate 71 passes. The mounting base 72 has a decorative portion 72 b that constitutes a decorative portion 77. In the decoration device 70, the light emitted from the LEDs 71e on the two extending portions 71b and 71c of the LED substrate 71 passes through a transparent or translucent decorative portion 72b (which may be colored) and travels forward. Illuminate and perform.

  The reflector mounting portion 73 is mounted with a reflector (reflecting plate) 80 that forms the bottom of a substantially semicircular recess 73a and has a fan-like shape. The reflector 80 contacts the end of the decorative cover 75 on the opening side so as to close the opening of the decorative cover 75 and places the decorative cover 75 thereon. The sector shape of the reflector 80 matches the shape of the rear end face of the decorative cover 75, and is not limited to this. In addition, you may provide the screw hole (engagement part) for attaching the other member for decoration to the front surface 73c of the reflector mounting part 73. FIG.

  In the reflector 80 (first reflector), the portion covered with the decorative cover 75 is a reflecting portion for reflecting light from the reflecting portion 74a (FIG. 8C) of the decorative member 74 (second reflector). 80a is provided. The reflecting portion 80a can be formed by attaching a reflecting material to the surface of the main body (resin) of the reflector 80. The reflective material is preferably a metal (for example, aluminum) and is attached by plating, vapor deposition, or the like, but is not limited to this as long as it reflects light (visible light). The reflective material may be a reflective paint or the like. In addition, the reflector (reflector) 80 whole can also be comprised with a metal piece. Further, since the unevenness is formed in the reflecting portion 80a of the reflector 80, the reflecting portion 80a diffuses (diffuse reflection) the light from the reflecting portion 74a of the decorative member 74 toward the front to change the traveling direction of the light. It is possible to diffuse more and make the light emission of the decorative cover 75 more uniform.

  A plurality of openings 80 c are formed in the reflector 80. In the decoration device 70, the plurality of openings 80c are provided at positions corresponding to the LEDs 71d that emit light passing through the lens 72c and the opening 72f of the central portion 72e. That is, the opening 80c is at a position where the position of the LED 71d is shifted forward. Thereby, LED71d and the opening part 80c are arrange | positioned along with the front-back direction. Then, the light from the plurality of LEDs 71d installed on the front side on the main body 71a of the LED substrate 71 passes through the attachment base 72 and then exits from the opening 80c of the reflector 80 to the front decorative member 74 side.

  The decorative member 74 includes a plurality of reflecting portions 74a that reflect light (visible light) toward at least the reflector 80 side, and a main body portion 74b in which the reflecting portion 74a is installed at an end (end surface) 74c on the reflector 80 side. The main body 74b is formed of resin or the like and is substantially transparent. For example, the reflective portion 74a can be formed by attaching a reflective material to the surface of the main body portion 74b. The reflective material is preferably a metal (for example, aluminum), and the reflective portion 74a is a metal foil applied by plating, vapor deposition, or the like. However, if the reflective material reflects light (visible light), this is preferable. It is not limited to. The reflective material may be a reflective paint. In addition, the whole reflection part 74a can also be comprised with a metal piece or a micro mirror. In this case, the reflecting portion 74a can be formed by being embedded in the main body portion 74b. The reflection portion 74a reflects light (light from the LED 71d) from the reflector 80 side toward the reflector 80 side on the rear surface (rear surface), but is colored and not reflected on the front surface (front surface). It is good also as a structure. The LED 71d of the LED substrate 71, the opening 80c of the reflector 80, and the reflection part 74a of the decoration member 74 are arranged so that the light from the LED 71d hits the reflection part 74a and the LED 71d is hidden from the front of the decoration cover 75. May be arranged side by side. When the LED 71d is hidden from the front of the decorative cover 75 by the reflecting portion 74a, strong light from the LED 71d does not come out of the decorative cover 75, and the light emission of the decorative cover 75 can be made more uniform.

  Further, the decorative member 74 has a frame structure extending in the front-rear direction (predetermined direction) as a whole. When combined, the width direction of each beam portion 91 constituting the frame structure of the decorative member 74 is substantially parallel to the front-rear direction (predetermined direction). The decorative member 74 is fitted into the decorative cover 75 so that the end (end surface) 74d on the decorative cover 75 side conforms to the back surface (inner surface) of the decorative cover 75 as a whole. The decorative member 74 is substantially transparent in a portion other than the reflecting portion 74a (main body portion 74b), and transmits light from the rear to the front.

  The decorative cover 75 covers the reflecting portion 80a and the decorative member 74, and is formed of a substantially transparent or translucent resin (plastic) that transmits forward at least part of light from the rear. The direct light directly reaching from the LED 71d of the LED substrate 71 and the reflected light (indirect light) received by reflecting the light from the LED 71d by the reflecting portion 74a of the decorative member 74 and the reflecting portion 80a of the reflector 80 are used as a decorative cover. It passes through 75 and is diffused and irradiated forward (player side).

  Since the front face of the decorative cover 75 is a polyhedron, the light that has entered the decorative cover 75 in the same direction is also refracted, particularly in the vicinity of the corner (ie, ridge) 75a of the boundary between adjacent faces of the polyhedron. Go in the direction and diffuse. In addition, since the surface of the decorative cover 75 usually has minute irregularities, and the back surface (inner surface) on the inner side of the decorative cover 75 and the front surface (outer surface) on the outer side are not completely parallel, the light transmitted through the decorative cover 75 The traveling direction is diffused to some extent. Further, the material of the decorative cover 75 may include a diffusing agent (diffusing particles) that diffuses light. Further, when the decorative cover 75 has a predetermined reflectivity and reflects light to some extent, the light hitting the back surface (inner surface) on the rear side of the decorative cover 75 returns to the rear, and the reflecting portion of the reflector 80 In some cases, the light is diffusely reflected at 80 a and travels forward again, so that light can be diffused more in the decorative cover 75.

  The support member 76 may be transparent or opaque. The base portion 76a of the support member 76 is inserted into a hole 80g located in the lower portion of the reflector 80 of the reflector mounting portion 73, and is fixed by adhesion or the like. The four fingers 76b of the support member 76 support the decorative cover 75 so as to push it against the rear reflector 80.

  6A to 6D are a perspective view, a side view, a top view, and a front view (front view) of the decorative cover 75, respectively. The front surface (outer surface) of the decorative cover 75 is a polyhedron with a diamond shape (brilliant cut shape) divided into approximately half. A polyhedral corner 75a appears on the front surface (outer surface) of the decorative cover 75 and has a decorative property. As will be described later, the back surface (inner surface) of the decorative cover 75 is also a polyhedron having a diamond shape (brilliant cut shape) divided substantially in half.

  FIGS. 7A to 7D are a perspective view, a side view, a top view, and a front view (front view) of the decorative member 74, respectively. The decorative member 74 has an end 74c (here, an end closest to the reflector 80) extending perpendicularly to the front-rear direction as a bottom, and has a mountain shape that fits the decorative cover 75 as a whole ( (See FIG. 7B). The decorative member 74 is formed with a plurality of convex portions 95 and a plurality of concave portions 96 in the front-rear direction. The height of the convex portion 95 with respect to the end 74c on the reflector 80 side becomes lower as the distance from the symmetrical central plane (the central plane along the front-rear direction) of the decorative member 74 that is symmetrical to the left and right (FIG. 7B). (See (C)). Since the width direction of each beam portion 91 of the decorative member 74 is substantially parallel to the front-rear direction, the decorative member 74 has a frame structure (enclosure structure) composed of a plurality of frames (enclosures) when viewed in the front-rear direction. (See FIG. 7D).

  A plurality of beam portions 91 (wall portions) form a mesh-like frame structure. In each beam portion 91 of the decorative member 74, an end (end surface) 91a on the decorative cover 75 side is provided with a small uneven 93 like a saw tooth in the front-rear direction, while an end 91c on the reflector 80 side is provided on the end 91c. A plurality of reflecting portions 74a are provided side by side. The unevenness 93 refracts light from the back in various directions, diffuses the traveling direction, and emits the light forward. In addition, the reflection part 74a may be provided in all the beam parts 91, and may be provided in one part beam part 91 (refer FIG.8 (C)).

  FIGS. 8A to 8D and FIGS. 9A and 9B are views showing a state in which the decorative cover 75 and the decorative member 74 are overlapped in the front-rear direction. Corresponding to the polyhedral shape (brilliant cut shape) on the front (front) side of the decorative cover in FIG. 8A, the back surface (rear surface) of the decorative cover in FIG. 8B also has a polyhedral shape (brilliant cut shape) of substantially the same type. . In conformity with the corner portion 75a on the front surface of the decorative cover in FIG. 8A, a collar portion (rib) 75b is provided on the back surface (rear surface) of the decorative cover in FIG. That is, the collar portion 75 b is provided in a mesh shape on the back surface of the decorative cover 75 in accordance with the ridge line formed by the corners (that is, the ridge portions) 75 a in the polyhedron in front of the decorative cover 75. Light is easily diffused or reflected by the collar portion 75b, and illumination from the decorative cover 75 of the decorative device 70 becomes uniform.

  The decorative member 74 in FIG. 8C is superimposed on the decorative cover 75 in the front-rear direction as shown in FIG. 8D. In this case, the decorative member 74 is accommodated in the decorative cover 75 as shown in FIGS. In the front-rear direction, the end 74 d on the decorative cover 75 side of the decorative member 74 is disposed to face the corner (ridge) 75 a and the collar 75 b of the decorative cover 75. For this reason, the small uneven front-rear direction unevenness 93 of the decorative member 74 and the large front-rear unevenness composed of the convex portion 95 and the concave portion 96 are arranged so as to overlap the corner portion 75 a of the decorative cover 75 in the front-rear direction. Therefore, when viewed from the front, the ridgeline formed by the corner 75a of the decorative cover 75 is emphasized, and the decorative property of the decorative cover 75 is improved.

(Effects of the first embodiment)
According to the first embodiment, in the gaming machine having the decorative cover 75 capable of diffusing light from the light source (for example, the LED 71 d) arranged at the rear, the decorative member 74 is provided inside the decorative cover 75. The decorative member 74 has unevenness (for example, unevenness consisting of the unevenness 93 and the convex portion 95 and the concave portion 96) on the decorative cover 75 side, and the concave and convex portions are arranged in accordance with the corner portions (ridge portions) 75 a of the decorative cover 75. The

  Therefore, since the decorative member 74 having irregularities is provided inside the decorative cover 75, the light from the light source can be diffused by the decorative member 74, and light can be easily emitted from the decorative cover 75 uniformly. Furthermore, since the unevenness of the decorative cover 75 is arranged in accordance with the corner (ridge) 75a of the decorative cover 75, the corner (ridge) 75a is emphasized when the decorative cover 75 is viewed, and the decorative cover 75 is highlighted. The decorativeness of the is improved.

  According to the first embodiment, the decorative member 74 includes the reflection portion 74a that can reflect light from the light source (for example, the LED 71d) on the light source side. Therefore, the light reaching the decorative member 74 from the light source can be diffused more, and the light can be easily emitted from the decorative cover 75 uniformly.

(Second Embodiment)
FIG. 10 is an exploded view of the decoration device 70 according to the second embodiment. In the second embodiment, the decoration device 70 includes a diffusion member 101 between the reflector mounting portion 73 and the decoration member 74. Other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment.

  FIGS. 11A to 11D are a perspective view, a side view, a top view, and a front view (front view) of the diffusing member 101, respectively. The diffusion member 101 closes the opening of the decorative cover 75 with its outline substantially matching the shape of the opening of the decorative cover 75. The diffusion member 101 includes a stepped plate-like portion 102 and a plurality of polygonal columnar columnar protrusions 103. The plate-like portion 102 has a step shape because the central portion 102a extends forward with respect to both side portions 102c and 102d. Further, the side portions 102c and 102d are also stepped, and the inner portions 102c-1 and 102d-1 extend forward from the outer portions 102c-2 and 102d-2 (outer end portions) to form steps. ing.

  The central portion 102a, the front surfaces of both side portions 102c and 102d (that is, the surface on the decorative member 74 side), and the top portion 103f of the columnar protrusion 103 are provided with a concavo-convex pattern as a whole. Accordingly, the diffusing member 101 scatters and diffuses the direct light that has directly reached from the LED 71d of the LED substrate 71 and the reflected light (indirect light) that has arrived when the light from the LED 71d is reflected by the reflecting portion 74a of the decorative member 74. The illumination from the decorative cover 75 of the decorative device 70 becomes uniform.

  Three columnar protrusions 103a on the upper side and three columnar protrusions 103b on the lower side are provided on the front surface of the central portion 102a. Of the three columnar protrusions 103a and 103b, the middle columnar protrusion is the highest, and the height of the left and right columnar protrusions is low. Two columnar protrusions 103c are provided on the front surface of the inner portion 102c-1 of the right side portion 102c, and two columnar protrusion portions 103d are provided on the front surface of the inner portion 102d-1 of the left side portion 102d. The height of the two columnar protrusions 103c and 103d is substantially equal to the height of the step of the central portion 102a. The height of the columnar projections 103 from both side portions 102c and 102d decreases as the distance from the symmetrical center plane (center plane along the front-rear direction) of the diffusing member 101 that is bilaterally symmetric (see FIG. 11C). ).

  If a plurality of LEDs 71d are provided at positions facing a plurality of polygonal columnar columnar protrusions 103 (103a, 103b, 102c, 103d), light from the LED 71d enters the columnar protrusion 103 and the columnar protrusions. The unit 103 emits light, and the decoration of the decoration device 70 can be further improved. Further, if the individual columnar protrusions 103 are configured to be rotated by an electric motor (actuator), the decorativeness of the decorative device 70 can be further improved.

  12 (A), 12 (B), 13 (A)-(C), and 14 (A)-(C) show how the diffusing member 101 is fitted into the decorative member 74 from the rear and assembled. FIGS. 12A and 12B are a front view and a cross-sectional view of an assembly (assembly) including the diffusion member 101 and the decorative member 74. FIGS. 13A to 13C are a perspective view from the upper left, a perspective view from the upper right, and a top view of the assembly. FIGS. 14A to 14C are a perspective view from the lower left, a perspective view from the lower right, and a bottom view of the assembly. The top 103 f of the polygonal columnar protrusion 103 of the diffusing member 101 is disposed to face the end 91 c of the beam portion 91 of the decorative member 74 on the reflector 80 side. Further, the columnar protrusion 103 of the diffusing member 101 is disposed so as to be sandwiched in a part of the frame of the frame structure (enclosure structure) of the decoration member 74 and fitted in the gap of the decoration member 74.

(Effect of the second embodiment)
According to the second embodiment, in the gaming machine 1 having the decorative cover 75 capable of diffusing light from the light source (for example, the LED 71d) arranged at the rear, the decorative member 74 has the unevenness in the front-rear direction (for example, the unevenness 93 or the unevenness 93). And is provided on the inner side of the decorative cover 75. The diffusing member 101 is disposed behind the decorative member 74 and has a decoration so that light from the light source can be diffused.

  Therefore, since the decorative member 74 having irregularities is provided inside the decorative cover 75 and the diffusing member 101 capable of diffusing light from the light source is disposed behind the decorative member 74, the light from the light source can be diffused well, and the decorative cover is provided. Light is easily emitted uniformly from 75.

(Third embodiment)
FIG. 15 is a rear view of the decorative cover 75 according to the third embodiment. In the third embodiment, the back surface of the decorative cover 75 is provided with unevenness by arranging convex portions 75c (swelling) having different sizes side by side. Between a convex part and a convex part becomes the recessed part 75d (valley part), and it forms the line (line) as a pattern. The convex portion 75 c functions as a lens that diffuses light on the back surface of the decorative cover 75. Other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment.

  On the back surface of the decorative cover 75, a plurality of lines 75f parallel to each other in the horizontal direction are formed. Furthermore, in the polyhedron shape (brilliant cut shape) on the back surface of the decorative cover 75, a polygonal line connecting the opposite vertices of the rhombus is provided as a line 75g at substantially equal angular intervals, and intersects the horizontal line 75f. The lines 75f and 75g constitute a net-like pattern as a whole. In this way, on the back surface of the decorative cover 75, the plurality of convex portions 75c having different sizes are arranged in accordance with the corner portions 75a with the corner portions (ridge portions) 75a on the front surface of the decorative cover 75 as frames. The decorativeness of the decorative cover 75 is improved. The rhomboid surface may be a folded rhombus surface composed of two triangular surfaces.

  As an alternative, the concave and convex portions may be provided on the back surface of the decorative cover 75 by arranging concave portions (dents) having different sizes in the same manner instead of the convex portions 75c (swelling). In this case, the space between the recesses is a protrusion (ridge), forming a line in a net pattern.

(Effect of the third embodiment)
According to the third embodiment, the inner surface of the decorative cover 75 has irregularities. Therefore, the decorative cover 75 easily diffuses light, and more easily emits light. Furthermore, the decorativeness of the decorative cover 75 is improved.

(Fourth embodiment)
16 and 17 are cross-sectional views in the vertical direction of the decoration device 70 according to the fourth embodiment. In the fourth embodiment, the LED substrate 71 (and hence the LED 71d (light source)) and the decorative member 74 (and thus the reflecting portion 74a) are configured to be movable back and forth. The LED board 71 and the decorative member 74 are configured to be moved back and forth by a known driving mechanism (not shown). The drive mechanism can be composed of an electric motor, a gear, and other mechanisms (such as a mechanism that converts rotation of the electric motor into translational motion). Other configurations are the same as those in the first to third embodiments. Note that when the decoration member 74 is configured to be movable back and forth, the diffusion member 101 is not installed.

  FIG. 16A shows a situation in which the LED substrate 71 is in a position closest to the main surface of the mounting base 72 and the reflector 80. In this case, since the LED 71d (light source) of the LED substrate 71 is closest to the opening 80c of the reflector 80, the width (spread) of the light of the LED 71d when reaching the decorative member 74 is relatively narrow.

  FIG. 16B shows a situation in which the LED substrate 71 is located farthest from the main surface of the mounting base 72 and the reflector 80. In this case, since the LED 71d (light source) of the LED substrate 71 is farthest from the opening 80c, the width (expansion) of the light of the LED 71d when reaching the decoration member 74 is more relative to the case of FIG. Become wide.

  FIG. 17A shows a situation where the decorative member 74 is in a position closest to the reflector 80. In this case, since the decoration member 74 is closest to the LED 71d (light source), the width (expansion) of the light of the LED 71d when reaching the decoration member 74 is relatively narrow.

  FIG. 17B shows a situation in which the decorative member 74 is at a position farthest from the reflector 80. In this case, since the decoration member 74 is farthest from the LED 71d (light source), the light width (expansion) of the LED 71d when reaching the decoration member 74 is relatively wider than in the case of FIG.

  In order to apply the translational force from the drive mechanism to the decorative member 74, a part such as a lower portion of the decorative cover 75 may be cut out to transmit the translational force from the drive mechanism to the decorative member 74. In other words, the lower part of the decorative member 74 or the like may be moved by the drive mechanism.

(Effect of the fourth embodiment)
Since the cover glass 6a is located in front of the decoration device 70 of the gaming machine 1 and may have a flow path for discharging the winning game balls in the rear, the entire decoration device 70 is moved back and forth. It is difficult. However, in this embodiment, since only the LED board 71 can be moved in the front-rear direction in the decoration device 70, the decorativeness is improved to be equal to or greater than when the entire decoration device 70 is moved in the front-rear direction. That is, by moving the LED 71d (light source) of the LED board 71 in the front-rear direction and adjusting the distance between the LED 71d and the decoration member 74, the length of the light path until the light of the LED 71d reaches the decoration member 74 changes. The light emission mode of the decoration device 70 can be changed, and the decoration property of the decoration device 70 is increased.

  Further, when the LED 71d is moved rearward, the light path of the direct light from the LED 71d to the decorative cover 75 becomes longer than when the LED 71d is positioned forward, so that the light diffuses more in the decorative cover 75. In addition, when the effect control device instructs the electric motor of the drive mechanism, an effect of changing the light emission mode of the decoration device 70 by moving the LED 71d in the front-rear direction according to the gaming state can be performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, since only the decoration member 74 can be moved in the front-rear direction within the decoration device 70, the decorativeness is improved to be equal to or greater than when the entire decoration device 70 is moved in the front-rear direction. That is, the length of the optical path until the light of the LED 71d reaches the reflecting portion 74a is changed by moving the reflecting portion 74a of the decorative member 74 in the front-rear direction and adjusting the distance between the reflecting portion 74a and the reflector 80. The light emission mode of the decoration device 70 can be changed, and the decoration property of the decoration device 70 is increased.

  Further, when the reflecting portion 74a is moved forward, the optical path of the reflected light from the LED 71d to the decorative cover 75 becomes longer than when the reflecting portion 74a is positioned rearward, so that the light diffuses more in the decorative cover 75. That is, as the distance between the reflecting portion 74a and the reflector 80 is increased, the light emission uniformity of the decorative cover 75 is increased. In addition, when the effect control device instructs the electric motor of the drive mechanism, an effect of changing the light emission mode of the decoration device 70 by moving the reflecting portion 74a of the decoration member 74 in the front-rear direction according to the gaming state can be performed.

(Fifth embodiment)
FIG. 18 is an exploded view of the decoration device 70 according to the fifth embodiment. In the fifth embodiment, the two extending portions 71b and 71c of the LED substrate 71 and the LED 71e provided thereon are deleted from the first to fourth embodiments. Other configurations are the same as those of the first to fourth embodiments.

  The transparent or translucent decorative portion 72b provided on the mounting base 72 is not an LED of the LED substrate 71, but from a display portion 35a such as a liquid crystal display of a variable display device (display device) 35 located behind the decorative portion 72b. Direct the light and illuminate the front. The light emission mode of the decorative portion 72b is changed according to the display mode or the light emission mode of the display unit 35a.

(Effect of 5th Embodiment)
According to the fifth embodiment, the LED of the LED substrate 71 is deleted to reduce the manufacturing cost of the decoration device 70, and the light emission mode of the decoration portion 72b is changed according to the effect of the variable display device (display device) 35. It can be changed and the interest of the game will increase.

  Note that the above-described embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description of the invention but by the scope of claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the scope of claims.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 30 Game board 70 Decoration apparatus 71 LED board 71d LED (light source)
72 Mounting base 73 Reflector mounting portion 74 Decoration member 74a Reflection portion 74b Body portion 74c Front end 74d Rear end 75 Decoration cover 75a Corner portion (ridge portion)
75b ridge part 76 support member 77 decorative part 80 reflector 80a reflection part 93 unevenness 95 convex part 96 concave part 101 diffusion member 103 columnar projection part

Claims (5)

In a gaming machine having a decorative cover capable of diffusing light from a light source disposed behind,
A decorative member is provided inside the decorative cover,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the decorative member has irregularities on the decorative cover side, and the irregularities are arranged in accordance with corners of the decorative cover.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the decoration member includes a reflection portion on the light source side that can reflect light from the light source.   The game machine according to claim 1, wherein an inner surface of the decorative cover is provided with unevenness.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the light source is movable in the front-rear direction.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the decorative member is movable in the front-rear direction.