JP2015229051A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing decoration properties of a decoration part.SOLUTION: An accessory storage projection part 60 and a ball storage part 30 come out toward a front side from an upper side and a lower side of a front frame 11F in a front cover 11C disposed on a game board 11 in which a game area R1 is formed on a front face, and a first decoration part 70 and a second decoration part 50 are formed on a lower surface of the accessory storage projection part 60 and on an upper surface of the ball storage part 30, respectively. When the first decoration part 70 is lit by emission of an LED 76, a first center decoration part 71 of the first decoration part 70 is projected to a decoration projection surface 53 of the second decoration part 50.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a decorative portion that shines by light emitting means.

  Conventionally, as this type of gaming machine, there has been known one in which a decorative portion is made to shine from the inside so as to improve the decorativeness of the decorative portion (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-172216 A ([0028], FIG. 7)

  However, in the conventional gaming machine described above, the decoration part simply shines, and further improvement of the decoration of the decoration part has been demanded.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the decorativeness of the decorative portion.

  A gaming machine according to the invention of claim 1 made to achieve the above object is a gaming board having a gaming area formed on the front surface, and a position where at least a part of the gaming area faces the gaming area in front of the gaming board. A pair of opposing members arranged at intervals so as to be visible from the first, and a first and a second arranged in parallel or substantially parallel to each other, formed on surfaces facing each other among the pair of opposing members And a light emitting means for illuminating the first decorative part, and the second decorative part projects the decoration of the first decorative part when the first decorative part shines It is characterized in that the surface is formed.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the front cover includes a visual recognition portion that covers the front of the game board and that enables the visual recognition of the game area and a frame portion that surrounds the four sides of the visual recognition portion. The pair of opposing members is characterized in that it protrudes forward from the part of the frame part that faces the visual recognition part.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the second aspect, the protruding amount from the frame portion of the opposing member on which the first decorative portion is formed is a size with which the first decorative portion is applied. The amount of protrusion from the frame portion of the opposing member on which the second decorative portion is formed is the same as that of the first decorative portion and the decoration when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the surface of the opposing member on which the first decorative portion is formed. A feature is that the decorative projection plane is sized so that at least a part of the projection plane overlaps.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, the decorative projection surface is covered from the first decorative portion side and is convex toward the first decorative portion side. It is characterized by a curved transparent cover.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the fourth aspect, the transparent cover is provided on the opposing member on which the second decorative portion is formed, and is an operation portion that can be operated by the player. Have

  A sixth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, wherein the first decorative portion has a common decorative surface having the same or similar shape as the decorative projection surface. In addition, the common decorative surface of the first decorative portion is projected on the decorative projection surface.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, the light emitting means is a light emitting element built in a facing member in which the first decorative portion is formed. The size of the opposing member on which the first decorative portion is formed is the size on which the first decorative portion is applied, and the size of the opposing member on which the second decorative portion is formed is the first size. The size of the decorative projection surface is such that the first decorative portion and at least a part of the decorative projection surface overlap when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the surface of the opposing member on which the decorative portion is formed. It has the characteristics.

[Inventions of Claims 1 and 2]
According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the first and second decorative portions are provided with the first and second decorative portions arranged in parallel or substantially in parallel with each other on the opposing surfaces of the pair of opposing members. In addition, the decoration of the first decoration part is projected onto the decoration projection surface formed on the second decoration part. As described above, according to the present invention, not only the first decoration part shines but also the decoration of the first decoration part is projected onto the decoration projection surface of the second decoration part. It becomes possible to increase the sex.

  Here, the pair of opposing members may be configured to protrude forward from the game board, and as in the invention of claim 2, covers the front of the game board and makes the game area visible. The front cover which has a visual recognition part and the frame part surrounding four sides of a visual recognition part may be provided, and the structure which protrudes ahead from the part which pinches | interposes a visual recognition part among the frame parts may be sufficient. According to the invention of claim 2, it is possible to secure a space for placing other members in the game area.

  In the invention of claim 2, the pair of opposing members may be formed in a portion protruding forward from the left and right side portions of the frame portion, or forward from the upper side portion and the lower side portion of the frame portion. It may be formed in the protruding portion. In addition, according to the latter structure, it becomes possible to suppress that the light of a 1st decoration part is weakened relatively by the indoor illumination in which a game machine is installed.

  The light emitting means may be configured to illuminate the first decorative part by irradiating the first decorative part from the outside of the opposing member, or to the opposing member on which the first decorative part is formed. It may be a built-in configuration. In addition, according to the latter structure, it becomes possible to make the 1st decoration part shine strongly, suppressing the influence of external light.

[Invention of claim 3]
According to the invention of claim 3, it is possible to easily project the first decorative portion on the decorative projection surface.

[Invention of claim 4]
According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the light from the first decorative portion can be condensed on the decorative projection surface by the transparent cover.

[Invention of claim 5]
According to invention of Claim 5, it becomes possible to utilize a transparent cover for the operation part which a player can operate.

[Invention of claim 6]
According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, since the common decorative surface having the same or similar shape as the decorative projection surface is projected onto the decorative projection surface, it is possible to make the two decorations appear to overlap.

[Invention of Claim 7]
According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, it is possible to strongly shine the first decorative portion while suppressing the influence of external light. In addition, it is possible to easily project the first decoration part on the decoration projection surface.

Front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention Front cover side view Perspective view of sphere reservoir Perspective view of the operation button device Top view of the ball reservoir (A) Front view of movable accessory at standby position, (B) Front view of movable accessory at effect position Bottom view of accessory storage protrusion (A) The figure which looked at the 1st decoration part from the lower part, (B) The figure which looked at the 2nd decoration part from the upper part The conceptual diagram which shows a mode that the light from a 1st decoration part is irradiated to a 2nd decoration part (A) Front view, (B) Side view of a pair of opposing members according to a modification The conceptual diagram which shows a mode that the 1st decoration part which concerns on a modification shines.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 (hereinafter referred to as “gaming machine 10”) of the present embodiment includes a front cover 10C that is surrounded by a front frame 10F around a glass window 10G. The front cover 10C covers the gaming board 11 with the U gaming area R1 formed on the front surface (see FIG. 2) from the front, and the gaming area R1 is visible through the glass window 10G. In the present embodiment, the glass window 10G and the front frame 10F correspond to the “visual recognition part” and the “frame part” of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a ball storage portion 30 that protrudes forward from the glass window 10 </ b> G is provided at the lower side portion of the front frame 10 </ b> F. In addition, an accessory storage projection 60 that protrudes forward from the glass window 10G and faces the ball storage unit 30 in the vertical direction is provided on the upper side of the front frame 10F. The accessory storing protrusion 60 and the ball storage portion 30 correspond to “a pair of opposing members” of the present invention. In FIG. 2, the decorative members provided on the left and right sides of the front frame 10F are omitted.

  Hereinafter, the details of the ball storage unit 30 and the accessory storage projection 60 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the ball storage unit 30 includes an upper plate 26 and a lower plate 27 that can store game balls in two upper and lower stages, and includes an operation handle 28 on the right side of the lower plate 27. Then, when the operation handle 28 is turned, the game balls stored in the upper plate 26 are blown out toward the game area R1.

  The game area R1 is provided with a start winning opening and a large winning opening (not shown), and when a game ball enters the start winning opening, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out and a determination of success or failure is made. The special winning opening is normally closed by a movable door or the like and is in a state where it is difficult to enter the ball, and is opened when the result of the determination of success / failure is a hit, so that it is easy to enter the ball. Further, the game area R1 is provided with a display unit (not shown) in which an effect based on the result of the determination of success / failure is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the upper plate 26 is arranged in the rear part of the upper part of the ball storage unit 30, and the cross key 31, the operation buttons for effects are provided on the front side part of the upper plate 26 of the ball storage unit 30. 32, a ball discharge button 33, a ball lending button 34, and a ball lending card return button 35 are provided.

  When the ball discharge button 33 is operated, the game ball accommodated in the upper plate 26 moves to the lower plate 27. When the ball lending button 34 is operated, a predetermined number of game balls are lent out and stored in the upper plate 26. When the return button 35 is operated, the ball rental card is returned. The ball lending card is a card for borrowing a game ball in the pachinko hall. For example, when it is inserted into a card insertion slot of a ball lending sand installed on the left side of the gaming machine 10, the ball lending card is It is possible to borrow game balls for the balance recorded on the card for use. The ball rental card is returned from the ball rental sand return port when the return button 35 is operated.

  The cross key 31 and the production operation button 32 are used for production executed in accordance with the progress of the game. For example, (a) an effect to be executed is selected from a plurality of types of effect groups with the cross key 32 and determined with the effect operation button 32, or (b) an example of (a) Similarly, it is possible to select and determine the BGM being played from a plurality of types of music.

  The operation panel unit 30S is formed as follows. That is, a plurality of types of operation button devices having various buttons 31 to 35 on the upper side are assembled to the ball storage unit 30, and the various buttons 31 to 35 are exposed from the upper surface of the ball storage unit 30. It is formed.

  FIG. 4 shows an operation button device 40 including a production operation button 32. The production operation button 32 has a structure in which the upper portion of the support plate 44 is covered with a cover member 41 having a dome portion 41 </ b> D that is convexly curved upward, and the cover member 41 is attached to the support plate 44. Can be moved up and down relatively. When the cover member 41 is pressed and moved downward, the pressing operation is detected by a sensor (not shown) in the bottom case 45 provided at the lower part of the operation button device 40.

  Inside the cover member 41, a decorative member 42 having a flat disk shape in the vertical direction is provided. On the upper surface of the decorative member 42, a second decorative portion 50 is formed as a “second decorative portion” according to the present invention. Further, the entire cover member 41 is transparent, and the decorative member 42 is visually recognized by the player through the cover member 41. That is, in this embodiment, the cover member 41 is the “transparent cover” and the “operation unit” of the present invention.

  The figure which looked at the bulb | ball storage part 30 from upper direction is shown by FIG. As shown in the figure, the second decorative portion 50 of the decorative member 42 is visible through the cover member 41. Here, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the upper surface of the ball storage unit 30 is inclined downward and the upper surface of the decorative member 42 is arranged to face the player side. Thereby, it is possible to make the second decoration portion 50 easily visible to the player.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, the second decorative portion 50 includes a second center decorative portion 51 disposed at the center and a sub decorative portion 52 disposed so as to surround the second center decorative portion 51 from four sides. And. Specifically, the second center decoration part 51 has a regular triangular shape with the apex arranged on the back side, and the sub decoration part 52 has a substantially circular shape. As shown in FIG. 4, the upper surface 51M of the second center decorative portion 51 is flat, and constitutes a decorative projection surface 53 according to the present invention.

  Next, the accessory storing protrusion 60 (see FIG. 2) will be described. As shown in FIG. 6 (A), the accessory storage protrusion 60 is formed with an accessory storage portion 61 that opens upward and stores the movable accessory 65. The movable accessory 65 is usually stored in the accessory storage unit 61 and placed in a position where it is difficult for the player to visually recognize. It is arranged at an effect position that protrudes outside the object storage protrusion 60 and is visible to the player.

  Specifically, the movable accessory 65 is composed of a pair of accessory components 66, 66. The pair of accessory components 66 and 66 are arranged side by side in a state where the movable accessory 65 is disposed at the standby position, and the upper ends of the pair of accessory components 66 and 66 are hinges 67. Are connected through. In this state, the pair of accessory structures 66 and 66 closes the upper opening of the accessory storage unit 61. In addition, since the same decoration is given to the outer surface of the accessory storing protrusion 60 and the surface facing the upper side of the pair of accessory components 66, 66, a pair of accessory configurations in the standby position It is possible to give the player the impression that the surface facing the upper side of the bodies 66, 66 is a part of the accessory storing projection 60.

  When the above-described specific performance condition is satisfied, the pair of accessory structures 66 and 66 rotate upward about the hinge 67 and project outside the accessory storing protrusion 60. And in the state (refer FIG. 6 (B)) where the movable accessory 65 has been arrange | positioned in the production | presentation position, a pair of accessory structure 66,66 unites and it is one decoration (in the example of FIG. 6 (B)). As with the second decorative portion 43, a decoration having a triangular emblem in the circular edge is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 7, a first decorative portion 70 as a “first decorative portion” of the present invention is formed on the lower surface of the accessory storing projection 60. The 1st decoration part 70 is provided with the 1st center decoration part 71 arrange | positioned in the center part, and the 1st sub decoration part 72 arrange | positioned so that the 1st center decoration part 71 may be enclosed from four directions.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8A, the first center decoration portion 71 has an inverted equilateral triangle shape with the apex arranged in front, and the second sub decoration portion 72 has a substantially circular shape. Yes. Although not shown, the lower surface 71M of the first center decorative portion 71 is flat. Here, as described above, the second center decorative portion 51 has a regular triangular shape with the apex arranged on the back side, and has a shape in which the front and rear of the second center decorative portion 51 are reversed. 8A and 8B, in this embodiment, the lower surface 71M of the first center decorative portion 71 has the same shape as the decorative projection surface 53 of the second center decorative portion 51. The common decorative surface 73 according to the present invention is configured by the lower surface 71M of the first center decorative portion 71. In the present embodiment, the first decorative portion 70 is approximately the same size as the second decorative portion 50, and the first center decorative portion 71 is approximately the same size as the second center decorative portion 51. .

  By the way, a part including the 1st center decoration part 71 among the 1st decoration parts 70 is comprised with the translucent member, and when LED76 (refer FIG. 9) incorporated in the accessory storing protrusion 60 light-emits, The 1st decoration part 70 shines. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6 (A), the bottom of the accessory storage unit 61 is provided with an LED substrate 75 that is placed on the upper side of the first decorative unit 70, as shown in FIG. In addition, the first decoration portion 70 is illuminated by the plurality of LEDs 74 mounted on the LED substrate 75. In the present embodiment, the LED 76 corresponds to the “light emitting means” and “light emitting element” of the present invention.

  When the first decorative portion 70 shines, the second decorative portion 50 is irradiated with the light. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, the second decorative portion 50 is disposed on a straight extension line connecting the LED board 75 and the first decorative portion 70, and the light from the LED 74 is emitted from the first decorative portion 70. The first center decorative portion 71 is transmitted to the upper surface 51M of the second center decorative portion 51, that is, toward the decorative projection surface 53. Here, in this embodiment, since the 2nd decoration part 50 is covered by the dome part 41D which curved upward convexly, the light from the 1st center decoration part 71 is in the dome part 41D. The light is condensed onto the central portion of the decorative projection surface 53. As a result, the decoration of the first center decoration part 71 in the first decoration part 70 is projected onto the decoration projection surface 53 of the second decoration part 50.

  In detail, the size (the amount of protrusion from the front frame 10F) of the ball storage unit 30 in which the second decoration unit 50 is formed is equal to the accessory storage projection 60 in which the first decoration unit 70 is formed. The size of the second decorative portion 50 is such that the first decorative portion 70 and a portion of the decorative projection surface 53 overlap when viewed from the direction perpendicular to the lower surface of the projection surface, that is, the vertical direction. . As a result, the first decorative portion 70 can be easily projected on the decorative projection surface 53.

  In FIG. 8B, the first center decoration portion 71 projected on the decoration projection surface 53 is shown in light gray. As shown in the figure, on the decorative projection surface 53, the lower surface 71M of the first center decorative portion 71, that is, the shape of the common decorative surface 73 is projected. Here, as described above, since the shape of the common decorative surface 73 is the same as the triangular shape of the decorative projection surface 53, it is possible to make the two decorative portions 50 appear to overlap each other. Further, since the common decorative surface 73 is disposed in the reverse direction with respect to the decorative projection surface 53, the player can easily recognize the state in which the decoration of the first decoration unit 70 is projected on the decorative projection surface 53. It becomes possible. Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, since the upper surface of the ball storage unit 30 is inclined forward and downward, the decoration projection surface 53 of the second decoration unit 50 is arranged so as to face the player side, and the decoration is performed. It becomes possible to make the decoration of the first decoration unit 70 projected on the projection surface 53 easily visible to the player.

  This completes the description of the configuration of the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment. Next, the effect of the gaming machine 10 will be described.

  According to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the lower surface of the accessory storing projection 60 provided on the upper side portion of the front frame 10F and the upper surface of the ball storage portion 30 provided on the lower side portion of the front frame 10F, The first decorative portion 70 and the second decorative portion 50 are provided. When the first decorative portion 70 is illuminated by the LED 76, the first decorative portion 70 is formed on the decorative projection surface 53 formed on the second decorative portion 50. A center decoration 71 is projected. As described above, according to the present embodiment, not only the first decoration unit 70 shines, but also the decoration of the first decoration unit 70 is projected onto the decoration projection surface 52 of the second decoration unit 50. It becomes possible to enhance the decorativeness.

  In addition, the LED 76 that illuminates the first decorative portion 70 is built in the accessory storing projection 60, and the decorative projection surface 53 is disposed on a straight extension line connecting the LED 76 and the first decorative portion 70. The portion 70 (specifically, the lower surface 71M of the first center decorative portion 71) can be easily projected onto the decorative projection surface 53.

  In addition, since the second decorative portion 50 is covered with a cover member 41 that is made of a translucent material and has a dome portion 41D that is convexly curved upward (that is, the first decorative portion 70 side), It becomes possible to condense the light from the 1 decoration part 70 on the decoration projection surface 53 by the cover member 41. In addition, since the cover member 41 is an effect operation button 32 that can be operated by the player when the game effect is performed, the player can operate the cover member 41 that collects light on the decorative projection surface 53. It can also be used for various operation units.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, since the accessory storing protrusion 60 is formed with the accessory storing portion 61 for storing the movable accessory 65, the member on which the first decorative portion 70 is formed is used as the movable accessory 65. It can also be used for accommodation.

  When the configuration of the present embodiment is summarized, it can be said that the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has the following configurations [1] to [12].

  [1] A game board in which a game area is formed on the front surface, and at least a part of the game area on the front side of the game board are arranged at an interval so as to be visible from a position facing the game area. A pair of opposing members, first and second decorative portions formed on surfaces facing each other of the pair of opposing members, and arranged in parallel or substantially in parallel, and the first decorative portions are illuminated. And a light emitting means, wherein the second decorative portion is formed with a decorative projection surface on which the decoration of the first decorative portion is projected when the first decorative portion shines. To play.

  According to the configuration of [1], when the first and second decorative portions are provided on the surfaces facing each other in the pair of opposing members, the first and second decorative portions are arranged in parallel or substantially in parallel. In addition, the decoration of the first decoration part is projected onto the decoration projection surface formed on the second decoration part. As described above, according to the present invention, not only the first decoration part shines but also the decoration of the first decoration part is projected onto the decoration projection surface of the second decoration part. It becomes possible to increase the sex.

  [2] A front cover that covers the front of the game board and has a visual recognition part that enables the visual recognition of the game area and a frame part that surrounds the four sides of the visual recognition part, and the pair of opposing members includes: The gaming machine according to [1], wherein the gaming machine projects forward from a portion of the frame portion that faces the visual recognition portion.

  According to the configuration of [2], it is possible to secure a space for arranging other members in the game area.

  [3] The protruding amount of the facing member on which the first decorative portion is formed from the frame portion is a size to which the first decorative portion is applied, and the second decorative portion is formed. Further, the amount of protrusion of the opposing member from the frame portion is such that the first decorative portion and the decorative projection surface are viewed when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the surface of the opposing member on which the first decorative portion is formed. [2] The gaming machine according to [2], characterized in that the decoration projection plane is sized so that at least a part thereof overlaps.

  According to the configuration of [3], it is possible to easily project the first decorative portion on the decorative projection surface.

  [4] The front cover includes an upper protruding portion and a lower protruding portion protruding forward from an upper side portion and a lower side portion of the frame portion, and the pair of opposing members is the upper protruding portion. And the lower protruding portion, and one of the first decorative portion and the second decorative portion is formed on the lower surface of the upper protruding portion, and the first decorative portion The gaming machine according to [2] or [3], wherein the other decorative portion of the decorative portion and the second decorative portion is formed on an upper surface of the lower protruding portion.

  According to the configuration of [4], it is possible to suppress the light of the first decoration portion from being relatively weakened by the illumination in the room where the gaming machine is installed.

[5] In the inside of the upper projecting portion, an accessory storing portion capable of storing a movable accessory is formed,
[4] The gaming machine according to [4], wherein the movable accessory is normally accommodated in the accessory accommodating portion and protrudes outside the upper protruding portion when a specific performance condition is satisfied. .

  According to the configuration of [5], it can be used to accommodate a movable accessory that constitutes one opposing member of the pair of opposing members.

  [6] The gaming machine according to [4] or [5], wherein an upper surface of the lower protruding portion is inclined forward and downward.

  According to the configuration of [6], it is possible to make it easier for the player to see the decorative projection surface formed on the second decorative portion, and it is easy to visually recognize the decoration of the first decorative portion projected on the decorative projection surface. It becomes possible to do.

  [7] Among [1] to [6], comprising a transparent cover that covers the decorative projection surface from the first decorative portion side and is curved convexly toward the first decorative portion side The gaming machine according to any one of the above.

  According to the configuration of [7], the light from the first decoration portion can be condensed on the decoration projection surface by the transparent cover.

  [8] The gaming machine according to [7], wherein the transparent cover is an operation unit that is provided on the opposing member on which the second decorative portion is formed and is operable by a player.

  According to the configuration of [8], the transparent cover can be used as an operation unit that can be operated by the player.

  [9] The first decorative portion has a common decorative surface having the same or similar shape as the decorative projection surface, and the common decorative surface of the first decorative portion is projected onto the decorative projection surface. The gaming machine according to any one of [1] to [8], wherein:

  According to the configuration of [9], since the common decorative surface having the same or similar shape as the decorative projection surface is projected onto the decorative projection surface, it is possible to make the two decorations appear to overlap.

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[10] The common decorative surface and the decorative projection surface have an asymmetric shape with respect to the front and rear center lines, and the common decorative surface is disposed so that the front and rear are reversed from the decorative projection surface. The gaming machine according to [9], which is characterized.

  According to the configuration of [10], it is easy to distinguish between the decorative projection surface and the common decorative surface of the first decorative portion projected onto the decorative projection surface, and the first decorative portion is projected onto the decorative projection surface. It becomes possible to make it easy to recognize the state.

  [11] The light emitting means is a light emitting element built in the facing member in which the first decorative portion is formed, and the size of the facing member in which the first decorative portion is formed is The size of the opposing member on which the second decorative portion is formed is a direction perpendicular to the surface of the opposing member on which the first decorative portion is formed. [1] to [10], wherein the decorative projection surface is sized so that the first decorative portion and at least a part of the decorative projection surface overlap when viewed from above. The gaming machine according to any one of the above.

  According to the configuration of [11], it is possible to strongly shine the first decorative portion while suppressing the influence of external light. In addition, it is possible to easily project the first decoration part on the decoration projection surface.

  [12] The gaming machine according to [11], wherein the decorative projection plane is disposed on an extension of a straight line connecting the light emitting element and the first decorative portion.

  According to the configuration of [12], the decoration on the first decorative surface can be easily projected on the decorative projection surface.

[Other Embodiments]
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment. For example, the embodiments described below are also included in the technical scope of the present invention, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the invention other than the following. It can be changed and implemented.

  (1) In the above embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine has been shown, but it may be applied to a gaming machine such as a slot machine or an arrangement ball.

  (2) In the above embodiment, the common decorative surface 73 of the first decorative portion 70 (the lower surface 71M of the first center decorative portion 71) and the decorative projection surface 53 of the second decorative portion 50 (the upper surface of the second center decorative portion 51). 51M) have the same shape, but may be similar shapes such as an equilateral triangle and an isosceles triangle, a parallelogram and a rhombus, for example, a circular shape and a non-circular shape, a polygon Different shapes such as a shape and a circular shape, or a polygonal shape with different numbers of sides may be used.

  (3) In the above embodiment, the common decorative surface 73 (the lower surface 71M of the first center decorative portion 71) is disposed so that the front and rear are reversed from the decorative projection surface 53 (the upper surface 51M of the second center decorative portion 51). However, they may be arranged in the same direction.

  (4) In the above embodiment, the common decorative surface 73 (the lower surface 71M of the first center decorative portion 71) of the first decorative portion 70 and the decorative projection surface 53 (the upper surface of the second center decorative portion 51) of the second decorative portion 50. 51M) may be, for example, a trapezoidal shape or a star shape as long as it is asymmetrical with respect to the front and rear center lines. Even in such a shape, if the common decorative surface 73 is arranged so that the front and rear are reversed from the decorative projection surface 53, the first decorative portion 70 (common decorative surface 73) is projected onto the decorative projection surface 53. It becomes possible to make the player easily recognize the state.

  (5) In the above embodiment, the “one pair of opposing members” according to the present invention is arranged on the upper side and the lower side of the front frame 10F, but may be arranged on the left and right sides, You may arrange | position on a diagonal line. In addition, according to the structure of the said embodiment, it becomes possible to suppress that the light of the 1st decoration part 70 becomes relatively weak by the illumination of the room | chamber interior in which the gaming machine 10 is installed.

  (6) As shown in FIGS. 10 (A) and 10 (B), a pair of opposing protrusions 11T, 11T protruding from the front surface of the game board 11 are provided, and the pair of opposing protrusions 11T, 11T are provided. It is good also as "a pair of opposing member" of this invention. In the example of FIG. 10 (A), the pair of opposing protrusions 11T and 11T are disposed at the upper and lower portions of the game area R1, but may be disposed at both the left and right sides or the game board. You may arrange | position on 11 diagonal lines.

  (7) In the above embodiment, the movable accessory 65 arranged at the production position is configured to protrude above the accessory storing protrusion 60, but protrudes to the side or below the accessory storing protrusion 60. It may be configured to.

  (8) In the said embodiment, it is good also as a structure which the 2nd decoration part 50 exposes, without providing the cover member 41. FIG.

  (9) In the above embodiment, the cover member 41 covering the second decoration portion 50 is also used as the production operation button 32, but may be provided as a simple decoration.

  (10) In the above embodiment, the first decorative unit 70 transmits light from the LED 76, and the transmitted light is projected onto the decorative projection surface 53 of the second decorative unit 50. FIG. As described above, the first decorative unit 70 may reflect the light from the light source 90 and the reflected light may be projected onto the decorative projection surface of the second decorative unit 50. The light source 90 may be attached to the front frame 10F or may be attached to the game board 11.

  (11) In the above embodiment, the light from the first decorative portion 70 is projected onto the second decorative portion 50. For example, the decorative member 42 incorporates an LED as the “light emitting element” of the present invention. The light from the second decorative portion 50 may be projected onto the first decorative portion 70 so that the second decorative portion 50 is illuminated. At this time, only the second decorative portion 50 may be illuminated, or both the first decorative portion 70 and the second decorative portion 70 are illuminated, and light from one decorative portion is projected onto the other decorative portion. In addition, the light from the other decoration part may be projected onto one decoration part.

  (12) In the above embodiment, the cover member 41 corresponding to the “transparent cover” of the present invention has a dome shape. However, the cover member 41 has a shape that can be condensed on the decorative projection surface 53, that is, protrudes toward the first decorative portion 70. For example, a tile shape may be used.

10 Pachinko machines 10C Front cover 10F Front frame (frame part)
11 game board 30 ball storage part (opposing member)
41 Cover member (transparent cover, operation part)
50 2nd decoration part 53 Decoration projection surface 60 Accompaniment storing protrusion (opposing member)
70 First decorative portion 73 Common decorative surface 76 LED (light emitting means, light emitting element)
R1 game area

A gaming machine according to the invention of claim 1 made to achieve the above object is a gaming board having a gaming area formed on the front surface, and a position where at least a part of the gaming area faces the gaming area in front of the gaming board. A pair of opposing members arranged at intervals so as to be visible from the first, and a first and a second arranged in parallel or substantially parallel to each other, formed on surfaces facing each other among the pair of opposing members And a light emitting means for illuminating the first decorative part, and the second decorative part projects the decoration of the first decorative part when the first decorative part shines A first decorative portion has a common decorative surface having the same or similar shape as the decorative projection surface, the common decorative surface of the first decorative portion is projected on the decorative projection surface, and the common decorative surface And the decorative projection surface has an asymmetric shape with respect to the front and rear center lines, and the common decorative surface is a decorative The Kagemen has a feature where arranged to the front and rear reversed.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, the light emitting means is a light emitting element built in an opposing member in which the first decorative portion is formed. The size of the opposing member on which the first decorative portion is formed is the size on which the first decorative portion is applied, and the size of the opposing member on which the second decorative portion is formed is the first size. The size of the decorative projection surface is such that the first decorative portion and at least a part of the decorative projection surface overlap when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the surface of the opposing member on which the decorative portion is formed. It has the characteristics.

[Inventions of Claims 1 and 2]
According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the first and second decorative portions are provided with the first and second decorative portions arranged in parallel or substantially in parallel with each other on the opposing surfaces of the pair of opposing members. In addition, the decoration of the first decoration part is projected onto the decoration projection surface formed on the second decoration part. As described above, according to the present invention, not only the first decoration part shines but also the decoration of the first decoration part is projected onto the decoration projection surface of the second decoration part. It becomes possible to increase the sex. In addition, according to the present invention, since the common decorative surface having the same or similar shape as the decorative projection surface is projected onto the decorative projection surface, it is possible to make the two decorations appear to overlap.

[Invention of claim 6 ]
According to the invention of claim 6 , it is possible to strongly shine the first decorative portion while suppressing the influence of external light. In addition, it is possible to easily project the first decoration part on the decoration projection surface.

Specifically, the movable accessory 65 is composed of a pair of accessory components 66, 66. The pair of accessory components 66 and 66 are arranged side by side in a state where the movable accessory 65 is disposed at the standby position, and the upper ends of the pair of accessory components 66 and 66 are hinges 67. Are connected through. In this state, the pair of accessory structures 66 and 66 closes the upper opening of the accessory storage unit 61. In addition, since the same decoration is given to the outer surface of the accessory storing protrusion 60 and the surface facing the upper side of the pair of accessory components 66, 66, a pair of accessory configurations in the standby position It is possible to give the player the impression that the surface facing the upper side of the bodies 66, 66 is a part of the accessory storing projection 60.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8A, the first center decoration portion 71 has an inverted equilateral triangle shape with the apex arranged in front, and the first sub decoration portion 72 has a substantially circular shape. ing. Although not shown, the lower surface 71M of the first center decorative portion 71 is flat. Here, as described above, the second center decorative portion 51 has a regular triangular shape with the apex arranged on the back side, and has a shape in which the front and rear of the second center decorative portion 51 are reversed. 8A and 8B, in this embodiment, the lower surface 71M of the first center decorative portion 71 has the same shape as the decorative projection surface 53 of the second center decorative portion 51. The common decorative surface 73 according to the present invention is configured by the lower surface 71M of the first center decorative portion 71. In the present embodiment, the first decorative portion 70 is approximately the same size as the second decorative portion 50, and the first center decorative portion 71 is approximately the same size as the second center decorative portion 51. .

( 3 ) In the above embodiment, the common decorative surface 73 of the first decorative portion 70 (the lower surface 71M of the first center decorative portion 71) and the decorative projection surface 53 of the second decorative portion 50 (the upper surface of the second center decorative portion 51) 51M) may be, for example, a trapezoidal shape or a star shape as long as it is asymmetrical with respect to the front and rear center lines. Even in such a shape, if the common decorative surface 73 is arranged so that the front and rear are reversed from the decorative projection surface 53, the first decorative portion 70 (common decorative surface 73) is projected onto the decorative projection surface 53. It becomes possible to make the player easily recognize the state.

( 4 ) In the above embodiment, the “one pair of opposing members” according to the present invention is arranged on the upper and lower sides of the front frame 10F, but may be arranged on the left and right sides, You may arrange | position on a diagonal line. In addition, according to the structure of the said embodiment, it becomes possible to suppress that the light of the 1st decoration part 70 becomes relatively weak by the illumination of the room | chamber interior in which the gaming machine 10 is installed.

( 5 ) As shown in FIGS. 10 (A) and 10 (B), a pair of opposing protrusions 11T, 11T protruding from the front surface of the game board 11 are provided, and the pair of opposing protrusions 11T, 11T are provided. It is good also as "a pair of opposing member" of this invention. In the example of FIG. 10 (A), the pair of opposing protrusions 11T and 11T are disposed at the upper and lower portions of the game area R1, but may be disposed at both the left and right sides or the game board. You may arrange | position on 11 diagonal lines.

( 6 ) In the above embodiment, the movable accessory 65 arranged at the effect position is configured to protrude above the accessory storing protrusion 60, but protrudes to the side or below the accessory storing protrusion 60. It may be configured to.

( 7 ) In the said embodiment, it is good also as a structure which the 2nd decoration part 50 exposes, without providing the cover member 41. FIG.

( 8 ) In the above embodiment, the cover member 41 covering the second decorative portion 50 is also used as the production operation button 32, but may be provided as a simple decoration.

( 9 ) In the above embodiment, the first decorative portion 70 transmits light from the LED 76, and the transmitted light is projected onto the decorative projection surface 53 of the second decorative portion 50. FIG. As described above, the first decorative unit 70 may reflect the light from the light source 90 and the reflected light may be projected onto the decorative projection surface of the second decorative unit 50. The light source 90 may be attached to the front frame 10F or may be attached to the game board 11.

( 10 ) In the above embodiment, the light from the first decorative portion 70 is projected onto the second decorative portion 50. For example, the decorative member 42 incorporates an LED as the “light emitting element” of the present invention. The light from the second decorative portion 50 may be projected onto the first decorative portion 70 so that the second decorative portion 50 is illuminated. At this time, only the second decorative portion 50 may be illuminated, or both the first decorative portion 70 and the second decorative portion 70 are illuminated, and light from one decorative portion is projected onto the other decorative portion. In addition, the light from the other decoration part may be projected onto one decoration part.

( 11 ) In the above embodiment, the cover member 41 corresponding to the “transparent cover” of the present invention has a dome shape. However, the cover member 41 has a shape that can be condensed on the decorative projection surface 53, that is, protrudes toward the first decorative portion 70. For example, a tile shape may be used.

Claims (7)

A game board with a game area formed on the front;
A pair of opposing members arranged at an interval so that at least a part of the gaming area is visible from a position facing the gaming area on the front side of the gaming board;
A first and a second decorative portion formed on surfaces facing each other of the pair of opposing members, and arranged in parallel or substantially in parallel;
Light emitting means for illuminating the first decorative portion,
A gaming machine, wherein a decoration projection surface on which the decoration of the first decoration part is projected when the first decoration part shines is formed on the second decoration part. A front cover that covers the front of the game board and has a visual recognition part that enables visual recognition of the game area and a frame part that surrounds the four sides of the visual recognition part;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the pair of opposing members protrude forward from a portion of the frame portion that faces the sandwiched visual recognition portion. The amount of protrusion of the facing member on which the first decorative portion is formed from the frame portion is such that the first decorative portion is applied.
The amount of protrusion of the opposing member on which the second decorative portion is formed from the frame portion is the first amount when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the surface of the opposing member on which the first decorative portion is formed. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the decoration projection surface is sized so that the decoration portion of the display device overlaps at least a part of the decoration projection surface.   4. The device according to claim 1, further comprising a transparent cover that covers the decorative projection surface from the first decorative portion side and is curved convexly toward the first decorative portion side. 5. The gaming machine according to the item.   The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the transparent cover is an operation unit that is provided on the facing member on which the second decorative portion is formed and is operable by a player. The first decorative portion has a common decorative surface having the same or similar shape as the decorative projection surface,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the common decorative surface of the first decorative portion is projected on the decorative projection surface. The light emitting means is a light emitting element built in the facing member in which the first decorative portion is formed,
The size of the facing member on which the first decorative portion is formed is a size on which the first decorative portion is applied,
The size of the opposing member on which the second decorative portion is formed is such that the first decorative portion and the size of the opposing member when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the surface of the opposing member on which the first decorative portion is formed. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the decoration projection plane is sized so that at least a part of the decoration projection plane overlaps.