JP2016064205A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine for increasing strength of a bulging part for covering an upper tray or the like in a decorative frame provided on a front face of a game machine body.SOLUTION: By closing a body frame 3 to a side of an outer frame 2 and further closing a glass door frame 4 and a decorative frame 60 to a side of the body frame 3, decorative frame extension parts 64, 64 extended from the bulging part 63 of the decorative frame 60 abuts on leg-shaped parts 67a, 67a extended from a lower decoration member 67 of the outer frame 2 mutually, and support structure for supporting the bulging part 63 from a lower part by the outer frame 2 via the decorative frame extension parts 64, 64 and the leg-shaped parts 67a, 67a is formed, thus increasing strength of the bulging part 63 reliably with simple structure. As a result, even if a player plays a game in a posture with the elbow on the bulging part 63, damage to the bulging part 63 can be prevented.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to various gaming machines such as a pachinko gaming machine, a slot machine, and a patty lot gaming machine.

  Generally, a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine is configured such that a main body frame in which a gaming board having a gaming area is assembled is detachably attached to a rectangular outer frame. The main body frame is provided with a launch handle capable of launching a game ball with respect to the game board, a lower plate for receiving surplus balls, etc. on the front side (that is, the player side), and a glass plate through which the game board can be seen through A window frame fitted with can be opened and closed.

  Conventionally, a molding resin that covers the surface of the window frame is integrally formed, and a desired color and shape are applied to the surface of the molding resin to provide a decorative effect. In other words, the molding resin is arranged so as to cover almost the entire front side of the gaming machine so as to cover the front side of various parts such as the surface of the window frame attached to the main body frame and the lower plate of the main body frame. Had improved.

  However, in the above conventional gaming machine, since the molding resin is disposed integrally with the window frame, when changing only the color and shape on the surface of the gaming machine, the entire window frame must be replaced. There was a problem that the cost would get worse. That is, if the game board and other components are left as they are, and only the design of the window frame is changed to always give a fresh visual effect to the player, the entire window frame needs to be replaced. Costs such as transportation costs increase.

  In view of such a problem, a pachinko gaming machine that covers at least one of the upper plate and the lower plate and includes a decorative cover separate from the window frame and the main body frame has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). .) In this pachinko gaming machine, a pair of upper and lower hinges are attached to the left end side of the decorative cover, and the decorative cover is pivotally attached to the main body frame to which the window frame is attached so as to be openable and closable around a vertical axis. ing.

On the other hand, a gaming machine has been proposed in which an opening / closing driving device for opening and closing a glass door frame that covers the game board is provided, and the glass door frame can be automatically opened and closed up and down with the upper part as a fulcrum (for example, Patent Document 2). reference.). According to this gaming machine, even when the weight increases due to the decoration of the glass door frame, the glass door frame can be easily opened and closed by the opening / closing drive device.
JP 2003-52983 A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-47557

  However, the conventional pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 described above is intended to reduce the cost caused by a design change or the like by adopting a configuration that covers the entire window frame with a decorative cover. It was not intended to provide a design with superior visual effects. In addition, when the decorative cover is provided with a three-dimensional decoration, the decorative cover is structured to be opened and closed around the vertical axis at the left end with respect to the main body frame. There is a problem that it protrudes and obstructs the player in the next seat.

  On the other hand, in the conventional gaming machine described in Patent Document 2, there is a problem in that the cost is significantly increased by providing an opening / closing drive device for opening and closing the glass door frame up and down. In addition, there is a problem that not only the opening / closing drive device cannot be used due to a failure, but also maintenance needs to be periodically performed to prevent the occurrence of the failure, which increases the labor and cost associated with the maintenance of the gaming machine. is there. Further, in the structure in which the glass door frame on which the glass plate is mounted is opened upward, there is a risk that an operator may hit his head against the glass plate and injure during maintenance work or the like in the game area. That is, the gaming machine is installed on the gaming island in the gaming hall. At this time, the uppermost part of the gaming machine is about 140 cm above the floor. For this reason, when the glass door frame is opened upward and held substantially horizontally, the glass plate is held at a height of about 140 cm, which is lower than the adult's height. Therefore, when the worker is performing a maintenance work on the game area with his head lowered, if the worker suddenly lifts his head directly below the glass door frame held substantially horizontally at a position lower than his height, If it hits the glass plate, there is a risk that the glass plate will break and cause serious injury.

  Furthermore, in recent years, in order to attract the player's attention more effectively and prompt selection of the gaming machine, decorations on the gaming machine have been made larger or three-dimensional than before. However, when the size of the decoration is increased, the weight increases, and not only the strength of the decoration member itself needs to be improved, but also the strength of the attachment portion by means of a swirl or the like is required. For example, in a pachinko gaming machine, when a player is tired from playing for a long time, the player plays a game with a posture in which his / her elbow is projected on the bulging portion of the decorative member covering the front surface of the upper plate. When the bulging portion is formed in a larger size, an operation that puts the weight of the upper body is easily performed, and the strength is insufficient, and there is a high risk of damage to the bulging portion itself or the attachment portion of the decorative frame.

  The problem to be solved is to provide a gaming machine in which the strength of the bulging portion that covers the upper plate or the like in the decorative frame provided on the front surface of the gaming machine main body is increased.

Hereinafter, each means suitable for solving the above-described problems will be described with additional effects and the like as necessary.
1. In a gaming machine with a decorative frame covering at least a part of the front surface of the gaming machine body,
A gaming machine, wherein the decorative frame is provided with a bulging portion bulging forward and a support structure for supporting the bulging portion from below with the main body.
According to the means 1, the decorative frame has a bulging portion that bulges forward to cover the game ball storage upper plate and the operation portion provided in the main body, and the bulging portion is formed on the main body. Since the support structure for supporting from below is provided, the strength of the bulging portion (particularly the strength against the downward force) can be increased. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the bulging part from being damaged even when the player performs an operation such as pushing an elbow to the bulging part and applies the weight of the upper body. Furthermore, since the load applied to the bulging portion is shared on the main body side via the support structure, it is possible to prevent an excessive load from being applied to the attachment portion of the decorative frame to the main body, and an attachment member (for example, a hinge mechanism) is provided. It can be prevented from being damaged. Further, since the strength is increased by the support structure, it is possible to further increase the size of the bulging portion and other three-dimensional decorations in the decorative frame, thereby exhibiting an excellent visual effect. Specifically, it is expected to attract the player's interest in the game hall and promote the selection of the game machine or to enhance the game atmosphere.

2. The decorative frame is provided to be openable and closable with respect to the main body,
The support structure is in a support state for supporting the bulging portion when the decoration frame is closed to the main body side, and the support state is released when the decoration frame is opened. A gaming machine according to means 1.
According to the means 2, when the player plays a game, the bulging portion is supported by the main body from below by closing the decorative frame toward the main body, so that the strength of the bulging portion is increased. In addition, even when the upper body weight is hung on the bulging portion, the breakage is prevented. On the other hand, when the decorative frame is opened from the main body side, the support state of the bulging portion is released, so that maintenance work or the like of the gaming machine can be performed without any trouble.

3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the decorative frame is configured to be openable upward.
According to the means 3, when the player plays a game, the bulging portion is supported by the main body from below by closing the decorative frame to the lower main body, so that the strength of the bulging portion is increased. Even when the upper body weight is hung on the bulging portion, damage is prevented. On the other hand, when the decorative frame is opened upward from the main body side, the support state of the bulging portion is released, so that maintenance work and the like of the gaming machine can be performed without hindrance. Further, since the decoration frame is opened upward, even when a large three-dimensional decoration is formed, the decoration frame can be greatly opened without obstructing an adjacent player.

4). 4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the support structure includes a main body extending portion that extends from the main body and supports the bulging portion.
According to the means 4, since the bulging portion of the decorative frame is supported from below by the main body extending portion extending from the main body, the strength of the bulging portion can be reliably increased with a simple structure.

5. The main body has a main body frame having a game area, a window frame having a window portion provided on the front side of the main body frame and facing the game area, and the main body frame can be opened and closed within a rectangular opening. And an outer frame to support
The decorative frame is provided so as to cover at least a part of the front surface of the window frame,
The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the main body extending portion extends from the outer frame.
According to the means 5, by closing the main body frame to the outer frame side and further closing the window frame to the main body frame side, the bulging portion of the decorative frame is supported from below by the main body extending portion extending from the outer frame. Therefore, the strength of the bulging portion can be reliably increased with a simple structure. Also, by forming at least a part of the front of the window frame with the decorative frame and forming a structure in which the window frame and the decorative frame overlap each other, the strength is improved and fraud is prevented, and the visual effect is excellent. The three-dimensional decoration can be formed (the same effect is exhibited in the means 6, 8, 9, 11, 12).

6). The main body includes a main body frame having a game area, and a window frame having a window portion that can be opened and closed on the front side of the main body frame and faces the game area,
The decorative frame is provided so as to cover at least a part of the front surface of the window frame,
The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the main body extending portion extends from the main body frame.
According to the means 6, by closing the window frame to the main body frame side, the bulging portion of the decorative frame is supported from below by the main body extending portion extending from the main body frame. The strength of the protruding portion can be increased.

7). 4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the support structure includes a decorative frame extending portion that extends from the bulging portion of the decorative frame and contacts the main body.
According to the means 7, the bulging portion is supported from below by the decorative frame extending portion extending from the bulging portion of the decorative frame coming into contact with the main body. Strength can be increased.

8). The main body has a main body frame having a game area, a window frame having a window portion provided on the front side of the main body frame and facing the game area, and the main body frame can be opened and closed within a rectangular opening. And an outer frame to support
The decorative frame is provided so as to cover at least a part of the front surface of the window frame,
The gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein the decorative frame extending portion extends so as to contact the outer frame.
According to the means 8, by closing the main body frame to the outer frame side and further closing the window frame to the main body frame side, the decorative frame extending portion extended from the bulging portion of the decorative frame comes into contact with the outer frame, Since the bulging portion is supported from below by the outer frame via the decorative frame extending portion, the strength of the bulging portion can be reliably increased with a simple structure.

9. The main body includes a main body frame having a game area, and a window frame having a window portion that can be opened and closed on the front side of the main body frame and faces the game area,
The decorative frame is provided so as to cover at least a part of the front surface of the window frame,
The gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein the decorative frame extending portion extends so as to contact the main body frame.
According to the means 9, by closing the window frame to the main body frame side, the decorative frame extending portion extended from the bulging portion of the decorative frame abuts on the main body frame, and the bulging portion becomes the decorative frame extending portion. Therefore, the strength of the bulging portion can be reliably increased with a simple structure.

10. The support structure includes a main body extending portion extending from the main body and a decorative frame extending portion extending from a bulging portion of the decorative frame and contacting the main body extending portion. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3.
According to the means 10, the main body extending portion extending from the main body and the decorative frame extending portion extending from the bulging portion of the decorative frame come into contact with each other, so that the bulging portion becomes the main body extending portion and Since it is supported from below by the main body via the decorative frame extending portion, the strength of the bulging portion is reliably increased with a simple structure.

11. The main body has a main body frame having a game area, a window frame having a window portion provided on the front side of the main body frame and facing the game area, and the main body frame can be opened and closed within a rectangular opening. And an outer frame to support
The decorative frame is provided so as to cover at least a part of the front surface of the window frame,
The gaming machine according to claim 10, wherein the main body extending portion is extended from the outer frame.
According to the means 11, by closing the main body frame to the outer frame side and further closing the window frame to the main body frame side, the decorative frame extending portion extending from the bulging portion of the decorative frame and the outer frame are extended. Since the bulging part is supported from below by the outer frame via the main body extending part and the decorative frame extending part, the strength of the bulging part is ensured with a simple structure. Can be increased.

12 The main body includes a main body frame having a game area, and a window frame having a window portion that can be opened and closed on the front side of the main body frame and faces the game area,
The decorative frame is provided so as to cover at least a part of the front surface of the window frame,
The gaming machine according to claim 10, wherein the main body extending portion is extended from the main body frame.
According to the means 12, by closing the window frame to the main body frame side, the decorative frame extending portion extending from the bulging portion of the decorative frame and the main body extending portion extending from the main body frame come into contact with each other. Since the bulging portion is supported from below by the main body frame via the decorative frame extending portion and the main body extending portion, the strength of the bulging portion can be reliably increased with a simple structure.

13. The means according to any one of means 10 to 12, wherein an engaging convex portion is provided on one of the contact portions of the main body extending portion and the decorative frame extending portion, and an engaging concave portion is provided on the other. Game machines.
According to the means 13, the engagement protrusion provided in one of the main body extension part and the decorative frame extension part and the engagement concave part provided in the other engage, and the main body extension part and the decoration The frame extending portion is firmly connected, and the bulging portion is reliably supported from below by the main body frame.

14 14. The gaming machine according to any one of means 4 to 6 or 10 to 13, wherein the main body extending portion is provided so as to contact a floor surface on which the gaming machine is placed.
According to the means 14, when the gaming machine is placed on the floor surface (the placement surface of the gaming machine island stand), the main body extension portion is in contact with the floor surface, so that the bulging portion of the decorative frame is more It is supported firmly and it can prevent more reliably that a deformation | transformation and a breakage arise in a bulging part.

15. The gaming machine according to claim 14, wherein an elastic body is provided on a lower surface of the main body extension portion.
According to the means 15, since the elastic body is provided on the lower surface of the main body extension portion, the main body extension portion can more stably support the decorative frame and absorb the step on the floor surface by the elastic body. can do.

16. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 15, wherein the support structure is configured to support the bulging portion on both right and left sides.
According to the means 16, the support structure can stably support the bulging portion on both the left and right sides, and the load is shared between the left and right sides, so that the load on the support structure can be reduced.

17. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 16, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine.
According to the means 17, in the pachinko gaming machine in which the bulging portion that covers the upper plate on the main body side is formed on the decorative frame, the strength of the bulging portion is increased by the support structure that supports the bulging portion from below with the main body. In addition, the bulging part can be prevented from being damaged even when the weight of the upper body is applied to the bulging part.

18. The gaming machine is a pacilot gaming machine having a plurality of rotating reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed, and game balls are paid out according to a winning mode based on a combination of symbols when the rotation of the rotating reels is stopped. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 16, characterized in that there is.
According to the means 13, in the pachilot game machine in which the decorative frame is formed with a bulging portion that covers the upper plate on the main body side, the operation portion, etc. The strength is increased, and it is possible to prevent the bulging portion from being damaged even when the weight of the upper body is applied to the bulging portion.

19. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 16, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine.
According to the means 19, in the slot machine in which the decorative frame is provided with a bulging portion that covers the operation unit on the main body side, the tray for game medals, etc. It is possible to prevent the bulging portion from being damaged even when an operation of applying the weight of the upper body to the bulging portion is performed.

  According to the present invention, the decorative frame has a bulging portion that bulges forward to cover a game ball storage upper plate, an operation portion, and the like provided in the main body, and the bulging portion is formed on the main body. Since the support structure for supporting from below is provided, the strength of the bulging portion (particularly the strength against the downward force) can be increased. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the bulging part from being damaged even when the player performs an operation such as pushing an elbow to the bulging part and applies the weight of the upper body. Furthermore, since the load applied to the bulging portion is shared on the main body side via the support structure, it is possible to prevent an excessive load from being applied to the attachment portion of the decorative frame to the main body, and an attachment member (for example, a hinge mechanism) is provided. It can be prevented from being damaged. Further, since the strength is increased by the support structure, it is possible to further increase the size of the bulging portion and other three-dimensional decorations in the decorative frame, thereby exhibiting an excellent visual effect. Specifically, it is expected to attract the player's interest in the game hall and promote the selection of the game machine or to enhance the game atmosphere.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine as a first embodiment. (A) is a side view of a pachinko machine, (b) is sectional drawing which shows the upper part of a decoration frame and a glass door frame in side view. It is a top view of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view in the back side of a pachinko machine. It is a front view which shows a main body frame, a game board, etc. in the state which opened the decoration frame and the glass door frame. It is a front view which shows a glass door frame. It is a rear view which shows a glass door frame. (A) is a top view in the vicinity of the upper plate, and (b) is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA. It is a top view which shows the flow of the game ball in an upper plate. (A) is a front view which shows the whole decoration frame main body, (b) is a front view which sees through and shows the overhang | projection part of the decoration frame main body upper part. (A) is a front view which shows the base member of a decoration frame, (b) is a figure which shows the example of a display in a symbol fluctuation | variation display apparatus, (c) is a decoration frame main body fixed with respect to a base member in a standing part. It is sectional drawing which shows a mode that it is performed. It is a side view which shows the state which open | released the decoration frame upwards. (A) It is a side view which shows the state by which the decoration frame was hold | maintained in the open position, (b) is an expanded sectional view which shows the engagement state of a decoration frame and a glass door frame. It is a top view which shows typically the relationship between a pachinko machine and a player's view. It is a perspective view in the front side of the pachilot machine as a second embodiment. It is a side view which shows the state which closed the decoration panel of the pachilot machine to the main body frame side. (A) is a front view which shows the base member of a decoration panel, (b) is sectional drawing which shows a mode that a decoration panel main body is fixed with respect to a base member in a standing part. It is a side view which shows the state which opened the decoration panel of the pachilot machine upwards. It is a front view which shows the overhang | projection part vicinity in the decoration panel of a pachilot machine. FIG. 20 is a side view showing a cross section taken along line CC in FIG. 19 and a positional relationship between the decorative panel and the player. It is a front view of the slot machine as a third embodiment. It is a side view which shows the state which closed the decoration panel of the slot machine to the main body cabinet side. It is a side view which shows the state which opened the decoration panel of the slot machine upwards. It is a system configuration diagram showing an overall configuration of an information providing system using a pachilot machine (or slot machine). It is a figure which shows the example which displayed new stand replacement information in the information display part. It is a front view which shows the 1st modification of 1st embodiment. (A) is a front view which shows the whole decoration frame main body in the 2nd modification of 1st embodiment, (b) is a front view which sees through and shows the overhang | projection part of a decoration frame main body upper part. It is a side view which shows the state which open | released the decoration frame upwards in the 2nd modification. It is a side view of the pachinko machine of the 2nd modification. It is a side view of the pachinko machine of the 3rd modification. It is a top view which shows typically a mode that a storage box is guided just under a lower plate by a leg part in the pachinko machine of the 4th modification. It is a lower part side view of the pachinko machine of the 5th modification. It is a lower side view of the pachinko machine of the 6th modification. It is a lower part side view of the pachinko machine of the 7th modification. It is a lower side view of the pachinko machine of the 8th modification. It is a lower part side view of the pachinko machine of the 9th modification.

Hereinafter, each embodiment which actualized the gaming machine of the present invention will be described. First, a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) 1 according to the first embodiment will be described. The pachinko machine 1 is a type of pachinko machine called a CR machine that lends out game balls using an internal game ball payout mechanism, and as shown in FIG. Connected. The card unit 20 has a card insertion slot 21 into which a prepaid card (not shown) as a value medium in which monetary information is recorded in advance, and monetary information can be read and written from the prepaid card.
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the pachinko machine 1 has an outer frame 2, is provided at the front of the outer frame 2, is supported to be opened and closed at one side of the outer frame 2, and has a game area 14. A main body frame 3 is provided. The outer frame 2 is a frame that serves as a base of the pachinko machine 1, and is configured to be rectangular as a whole by a plate material, and supports the main body frame 3 so as to be opened and closed within the rectangular opening. A lower decorative member 67 having a pair of left and right leg portions 67a and 67a made of a synthetic resin, specifically, ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) resin and projecting forward is formed at the front lower portion of the outer frame 2. Is attached. Further, rubber members 67c and 67c as elastic bodies are attached to the lower surfaces of the pair of left and right leg portions 67a and 67a, and the pachinko machine 1 is placed on the leg portions 67a and 67a with the rubber members 67c and 67c. It is provided so as to come into contact with the floor surface (the mounting surface of the gaming machine island stand). In the present embodiment, the outer frame 2 is made of wood and has a vertical length of 808 mm and a horizontal length of 520 mm. Further, the leg-shaped portions 67a and 67a constitute the main body extending portion of the present invention.

  The main body frame 3 is made of synthetic resin, specifically ABS resin. The opening / closing axis of the main body frame 3 is set so as to extend vertically to the left as viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 1. In addition, the outer frame 2 may be comprised with resin, and may be comprised as if the outer frame 2 and the main body frame 3 seem to be an integrated object.

  A glass door frame 4 is provided on the main body frame 3 so as to be openable and closable around the vertical axis at the left end of the main body frame 3 so as to cover the front side of the main body frame 3 excluding the lower plate unit 51 described later. Further, the main body frame 3 is provided with a decorative frame 60 that can be opened and closed around the horizontal axis at the upper end of the main body frame 3. The glass door frame 4 constitutes the window frame of the present invention. Except for the decorative frame 60, all the parts of the pachinko machine 1 having the outer frame 2, the main body frame 3 and the glass door frame 4 as main components are included. This constitutes the gaming machine main body of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 5, a game board 5 is detachably mounted on the rear side of the main body frame 3 (the back of the glass door frame 4 and the inside of the outer frame 2). Note that the game board 5 is attached in a state in which the peripheral edge thereof is in contact with the back side of the main body frame 3, and in FIG. 5, only the substantially central portion of the front part of the game board 5 is on the front side of the main body frame 3. It is in an exposed state. The game board 5 has a vertical length of 476 mm and a horizontal length of 451 mm. Further, the gaming board 5 is formed with a plurality of openings by being subjected to router processing, and each opening has a normal winning chucker 6, a variable winning device 7, an operation chucker 8, a through chucker 10, etc. Is arranged.

  Various control boards including a display control board for controlling the symbol fluctuation display device 57 to be described later and a voice control board for controlling voice output in the speaker 59 are shown in FIG. It is covered with a transparent resin back pack 5a provided on the side. Also, the main board that performs the main control of the pachinko machine 1 is discharged to the main board box 5b, the payout unit 5d for paying out the game balls by winning and the payout of the game balls based on the lending request from the card unit 20, and the launch of the game balls The payout launch control board for controlling the launching device 31 is stored in the payout launch control board box 5c.

  Further, the variable winning device 7 is normally in a state where the game ball B cannot win or is difficult to win. More specifically, the symbols on the liquid crystal display unit of the symbol variation display device 57 are variably displayed based on the winning of the game ball B to the operation chucker 8. Then, a special game state is generated on the condition that the determined symbol combination is a specific symbol combination set in advance, and the stopped symbol is a specific combination. No. 7 winning opening is in a predetermined open state (specifically, it is opened for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times), and the game ball B is in a state where it is easy to win (a big hit gaming state). In addition, when the combination at the time of the stop of the other symbol sequences other than one among the plurality of symbol sequences variably displayed on the symbol variation display device 57 becomes a reach gaming state that is a combination of jackpot symbols, the symbol variation The reach effect screen is displayed on the display device 57, and the occurrence of the reach game state is notified by a sound effect output from the speaker 59.

  Further, as is well known, a predetermined number of upper plates 54 (in some cases, a lower plate 53) to be described later, based on the winning of the game balls B in the general winning port 6, the variable winning device 7, and the operation chucker 8. Game balls are paid out as premium balls. The game board 5 is provided with a large number of nails for distributing and adjusting the falling direction of the game ball B as appropriate, and various members (functions) such as a windmill 9 are provided. .

  The main body frame 3 includes a resin base 11 whose outer shape is substantially the same as that of the outer frame 2, and an inner rail 12 that is positioned on the innermost peripheral side of the resin base 11 and is integrally formed so as to form a substantially arc shape. The outer rail 13 is formed integrally with the resin base 11 with a predetermined distance from the inner rail 12 on the left side of the figure. The inner rail 12 and the outer rail 13 mainly serve as a launch path for guiding the game ball B launched from the launch device 31 to the upper part of the game board 5 based on the turning operation of the game ball launch handle 52. Therefore, the guide rail is constituted by a portion where the inner rail 12 and the outer rail 13 are parallel (the portion on the left side).

  In the vicinity of the lower end of the inner rail 12, the game board 5 is formed with an out port 25 through which the game ball B is led out. Most of the game balls that have dropped to the lower part of the game board 5 are guided through the out port 25 toward a ball discharge path (not shown). Under such a configuration, the extension of the game area is mainly determined by the window hole on the inner peripheral side of the main body frame 3, and when the game board 5 is mounted on the main body frame 3, the inner rail 12 And the outer rail 13 will be in the state which contact | abutted or adjoined to the game board 5. FIG. The game ball B launched by the launch device 31 is guided mainly to the upper part of the game board 5 by the outer rail 13. Further, the game board 5 is provided with a payout opening 32 for paying out game balls, and a payout opening 45 is provided on the glass door frame 4 side so as to communicate with the payout opening 32 (see FIG. 7).

  Next, the game area 14 will be described. In the present embodiment, when the game area 14 is viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 1, the area of the guide rail that is the parallel part of the inner and outer rails 12 and 13 is excluded from the area surrounded by the inner rail 12 and the outer rail 13. As an area. In the pachinko machine 1, the distance from the uppermost point of the outer rail 13 to the lower part of the game board 5 is 462 mm, and the distance from the extreme left position of the outer rail 13 to the extreme right position of the inner rail 12 is 449 mm. Yes. The distance from the extreme left position of the inner rail 12 to the extreme right position of the inner rail 12 is 432 mm.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 6, the lower part of the main body frame 3 where the glass door frame 4 does not exist is a lower dish unit 51 made of, for example, ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) resin. A game ball launching handle 52 extends from the lower right side of the lower plate unit 51 to the front side. Also, a lower tray 53 for paying out a prize ball as a ball receiving tray is provided at a substantially central portion of the lower tray unit 51. Further, an ashtray 56 is provided in the lower tray unit 51 adjacent to the left side of the lower tray 53.

  Next, the glass door frame 4 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. The glass door frame 4 is formed with a substantially elliptical window 41 so that most of the game area 14 can be seen from the outside. Specifically, the window portion 41 has a shape in which a substantially central portion on the left and right sides thereof is curved relatively gently as compared with the upper and lower sides. The substantially central portion may be linear. In the present embodiment, the distance between the upper end of the window portion 41 (the uppermost portion of the outer rail 13 and the upper end of the game area) and the upper end of the glass door frame 4 (so-called upper and lower width of the upper frame portion) is 50 mm. Compared with the prior art having an upper frame width of about 85 mm to 95 mm, it is significantly shorter. The distance is desirably 80 mm or less, more desirably 70 mm or less, and further desirably 60 mm or less. Of course, as long as a predetermined strength can be secured, it may be 50 mm or less.

  The shortest distance between the left end of the window 41 and the left end of the glass door frame 4 (so-called left and right width of the left frame portion) is relatively large in order to increase the strength and support strength of the glass door frame 4 itself. Is set. More specifically, as is apparent from a comparison between FIGS. 1 and 7, when the glass door frame 4 is closed, not only the left side of the outer rail 13 but also the left side of the inner rail 12 is the left side frame. Covered by part. That is, a part of the guide rail is obscured. Even if it becomes difficult to visually recognize the game ball B in this way, it is only a passing point where the game ball B is guided to the game area 14, and in the game area where the player mainly enjoys the game, the game ball B Is not difficult to see. Therefore, there is no trouble in actual game. Moreover, while such a trouble does not arise, sufficient intensity | strength and support strength of the glass door frame 4 are securable. Incidentally, the distance in the left-right direction between the left end position of the outer rail 13 and the left end position of the outer frame 2 is 21 mm, and the distance in the left-right direction between the right end position of the game area (the right end position of the inner rail 12) and the right end position of the outer frame 2 is 44 mm. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, for example, metal reinforcing members 43 and 44 for reinforcing the glass door frame 4 are attached to the glass door frame 4 on the back side of the left and right frame portions.

  The opening / closing axis (shaft support) of the glass door frame 4 is also set so as to extend vertically to the left when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 1. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7 which is a rear view of the glass door frame 4, a rotation shaft 91 is provided in the vicinity of the upper end portion on the right side when viewed from the back side of the glass door frame 4, and as shown in FIG. 3 is provided with a bearing portion 92 into which the rotating shaft 91 is fitted in the vicinity of the upper end portion on the left side when viewed from the front. Further, a projecting and rotating shaft 93 projecting upward is provided below the bearing portion 92, and the projecting and rotating shaft 93 is disposed on the lower side surface of the glass door frame 4 at a position below the rotating shaft 91. A bearing recess (not shown) for fitting is provided. Then, the glass door frame 4 is pivotally supported and can be opened and closed by fitting the projecting pivot shaft 93 into the bearing recess and fitting the pivot shaft 91 into the bearing portion 92. Thus, in the present embodiment, a line connecting the rotation shaft 91 and the projecting rotation shaft 93 is set as the opening / closing axis of the glass door frame 4.

  A pair of glass plates 42 is attached to the glass door frame 4 in parallel from the back side. The length of the glass door frame 4 in the left-right direction is substantially the same as that of the main body frame 3, and most of the glass door frame 4 except the lower plate unit 51 provided at the lower part of the main body frame 3 is covered. ing.

  An upper plate 54 is integrally provided on the lower frame below the window 41 in the glass door frame 4. The upper plate 54 is manufactured by molding a synthetic resin, and stores the game balls paid out from the payout opening 45 of the glass door frame 4 and the game balls thrown in by the player. An inlet 54l for allowing the paid game balls to flow into the storage portion 54a, and a supply port 54r for supplying the game balls stored in the storage portion 54a to the launching device 31 side through the supply holes 49 of the glass door frame 4 are provided. The rear end surfaces of the inlet 54l and the supply port 54r are attached and fixed to the glass door frame 4 using screws or the like.

  The storage portion 54a of the upper plate 54 has a bottom surface portion 54b continuous to the inlet 54l and the supply port 54r, a front wall portion 54c erected so as to surround the periphery of the bottom surface portion 54b, and a front portion sandwiching the bottom surface portion 54b. A rear wall 54d is provided between the inlet 54l and the supply port 54r so as to face the wall 54c and is curved so as to be convex toward the front wall 54c. . The bottom surface portion 54b is elongated in the left-right direction and is formed to project forward from the glass door frame 4. Further, a concave contour portion 54u having a concave shape forward is formed between the inlet 54l at the rear of the bottom surface portion 54b and the supply port 54r, and the above-described rear wall portion 54d is erected along the concave contour portion 54u. ing. The rear wall portion 54d is spaced forward from the glass door frame 4 by about several tens of mm (for example, 30 to 50 mm) at the center in the left-right direction, and between the rear surface of the rear wall portion 54d and the front surface of the glass door frame 4. The space 54h is formed. 8A is a plan view of the upper plate 54, and FIG. 8B is a cross-sectional view of the upper plate 54 of FIG.

  On the bottom surface portion 54b of the storage portion 54a, a rectifying portion 54e is provided on the right side of the rear wall portion 54d to align the game balls in a line and flow down from the supply port 54r to the launching device 31 side through the supply hole 49. . In the rectifying portion 54e, inclined walls 54k for guiding the game ball to the straight portion 54f to be described later are formed on the front wall portion 54c side and the rear wall portion 54d side with the straight portion 54f interposed therebetween. The flow path is gradually narrowed. Further, the straightening portion 54e is provided with a straight portion 54f that extends in the front-rear direction on the bottom surface portion 54b and inclines downward from the front side toward the rear side where the supply hole 49 is located, and the bottom surface of the straight portion 54f A thin and long rectangular metal plate 54m is attached. The metal plate 54m has a function of smoothing the flow of the game ball, a function of reinforcing the bottom surface to prevent scraping due to friction, a function of preventing noise, and the like. A ball hole 54j is formed on the downstream end side of the metal plate 54m. The ball removal hole 54j is closed by an open / close valve 54i slidably provided on the back side of the bottom surface of the linear portion 54f in a normal state, and the open / close valve 54i is operated by operating a ball release lever 54g provided on the front wall portion 54c. When moved, the ball removal hole 54j is opened and the game ball stored in the storage portion 54a is moved to the lower plate 53 via a ball removal passage (not shown).

  Here, the flow of the game ball B in the storage portion 54a of the upper plate 54 will be described with reference to FIG. When the game ball B is paid out from the payout opening 45, it flows into the storage part 54a from the inlet 54l, and is guided to the bottom face part 54b, the front wall part 54c, and the rear wall part 54d which are gently inclined downward to the right. Rolls toward the supply port 54r on the right side of the reservoir 54a and reaches the rectifier 54e. Similarly, when the game ball B is thrown into the storage part 54a by the player, the game ball B is guided by the bottom face part 54b or the like and rolls to reach the rectifying part 54e. The game balls B are guided by the inclined walls 54k provided on both sides of the straight portion 54f of the rectifying portion 54e and are aligned in a line, and the rear side (the glass door frame 4 is inclined downward on the straight portion 54f). To the supply hole 49 from the downstream end of the metal plate 54m. The game balls supplied from the supply hole 49 to the ball feeder 48 are guided one by one to the launch rail 33 and are launched by the launcher 31.

  Next, the decorative frame 60 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 13. The decorative frame 60 includes a decorative frame main body 60A that is formed in a four-way cooperation shape by molding a synthetic resin and has standing leg portions 60f projecting in the vicinity of the corners (four places) on the back, and a metal such as steel or aluminum die-cast. And a base member 60B which is formed in a frame shape surrounding the window 41 of the glass door frame 4 and is fixed to the standing leg 60f of the decorative frame main body 60A to avoid concealing the window 41 of the glass door frame 4. However, it is configured to cover substantially the entire front surface of the glass door frame 4 in a raised state. Here, FIG. 10A is a front view of the decorative frame main body 60A, and FIG. 10B is a front view showing the overhang portion 61 on the upper portion of the decorative frame main body 60A. FIG. 11A is a front view showing the base member 60B. The decorative frame main body 60A is fixed to the front surface of the base member 60B at standing leg portions 60f provided in the vicinity of each corner (four locations). Specifically, screw holes 60g are formed in the respective leg portions 60f of the decorative frame body 60A, and the screws 60h are inserted into the screw holes 60g from the back side through the attachment holes 60e formed at the respective corners (four places) of the base member 60B. The decorative frame body 60A is fixed to the base member 60B by screwing (see FIG. 11C).

  In the upper center of the base member 60B, a symbol variation display device 57 is disposed at the upper end of the window 41 as shown in FIG. The symbol variation display device 57 includes a liquid crystal display. For example, as shown in FIG. 11B, three display columns of a left symbol column, a middle symbol column, and a right symbol column are displayed on the screen. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of symbols, and these symbols are variably displayed on the display screen so as to be scrolled for each symbol row. Since the symbol variation display device 57 is composed of a liquid crystal display, it can display a screen with high definition and easy to see.

  In the lower center of the base member 60B, a ball rental operation unit 46 for performing operations related to the rental of game balls is disposed. As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 11 (a), the lending operation unit 46 includes a lending button lamp 46a that indicates a lending possible state of the game ball by a lamp, a lending button 46b for lending the game ball, a prepaid card A return button 46c for returning and a frequency display LED 46d for displaying the remaining frequency of the prepaid card are provided. The player can visually recognize each part of the ball lending operation unit 46 exposed through an operation unit opening 60c of the decorative frame body 60A described later and operate the lending button 46b and the return button 46c (see FIG. 1). .

  As shown in FIG. 10, an inverted trapezoidal display cutout 60a is formed at the upper center of the decorative frame main body 60A, and the symbol variation display device 57 disposed on the base member 60B is connected to the display cutout 60a. It is exposed on the front side and is visible to the player. On the upper front surface of the decorative frame main body 60A, there is provided a protruding portion 61 that is formed in a protruding shape forward and has a space 61h between the glass door frame 4 and the base member 60B. The overhanging portion 61 has an arch-like appearance straddling the left and right ends of the decorative frame main body 60A, and protrudes about several centimeters to several tens of centimeters forward in the center (see FIGS. 2B and 3). A substantially circular window opening 60b is formed in the approximate center of the decorative frame main body 60A, and the gaming area 14 can be viewed through the glass plate 42 attached to the window 41 of the glass door frame 4. ing.

  Around the window opening 60b, there is provided an electric decoration member 62 provided with light emitting means such as various lamps and LEDs. The lighting members 62 are controlled so as to change the light emission mode of the light emitting means such as lighting and blinking according to the change of the gaming state such as a big hit or a predetermined reach so that the effect effect during the game is enhanced. It has become. Of course, these electric decoration members 62 may be provided in the glass door frame 4 or in the game board 5 (the electric decoration members 62 called corner decorations are provided in the corners of the game board 5). In some cases, the main body frame 3 may be provided. Furthermore, it is good also as a structure arrange | positioned between a pair of front and back glass 42. FIG.

  Below the window opening 60b of the decorative frame body 60A, an inverted trapezoidal operation part opening 60c is formed, and the ball rental operation part 46 disposed on the base member 60B is provided with the operation part opening. It is exposed to the front side at 60c. A bulging portion 63 that is bulged forward so as to cover the front surface of the upper plate 54 is provided below the operation portion opening 60c of the decorative frame body 60A. As shown in FIG. 9, the bulging portion 63 has a desired shape and a front side (player) while a space capable of accommodating the upper plate 54 is formed inside when the decorative frame 60 is closed with respect to the glass door frame 4. The upper plate opening portion 63a that opens the upper surface of the upper plate 54 is formed. Through the upper plate opening 63a, the game balls stored in the upper plate 54 can be taken out, or the storage balls of the upper plate 54 can be replenished with game balls. A lever opening 63 b is formed on the front right side of the bulging portion 63. The ball removal lever 54g disposed on the front surface of the upper plate 54 is exposed to the front surface side from the lever opening 63b and can be slid left and right by the player. Further, the bulging portion 63 is provided with a pair of decorative frame extending portions 64 and 64 extending downward on the left and right. When the main body frame 3 is closed to the outer frame 2 side and the decorative frame 60 is further closed with respect to the main body frame 3, the decorative frame extending portions 64, 64 are provided on the left and right front surfaces of the lower portion of the outer frame 2. 67a and 67a are contacted and supported.

  The engaging projections 64a and 64a are provided on the lower surface of the decorative frame extending portions 64 and 64, and the engaging recesses 67b and 67b are provided on the upper surfaces of the leg-like portions 67a and 67a of the lower decorative member 67, respectively. . Therefore, when the decorative frame 60 and the lower decorative member 67 are closed, the engaging convex portions 64a and 64a and the engaging concave portions 67b and 67b are engaged, so that the decorative frame 60 becomes the leg-shaped portions 67a and 67a. And firmly supported.

  Further, when the main body frame 3 is closed with respect to the outer frame 2, the lock is automatically applied, and the lock is released when a predetermined key operation is performed. Similarly, when the glass door frame 4 is closed with respect to the main body frame 3, the lock is automatically applied, and the lock is released by performing a separate key operation. Further, similarly, when the decorative frame 60 is closed with respect to the main body frame 3, the lock is automatically applied, and the lock is released by performing a separate key operation. Thus, a lock mechanism for performing locking and unlocking is provided at the lower right portion of the main body frame 3, that is, at the right end portion of the lower dish unit 51. The lock mechanism includes a key cylinder (release key) 55 having a keyhole, and a second lock mechanism for locking and releasing between the main body frame 3 and the outer frame 2. In the present embodiment, the key cylinder 55 and the like are provided at the lower right portion of the main body frame 3 that is relatively narrow and not at the right center of the main body frame, which is the narrowest and hinders expansion of the game area. The lock mechanism (particularly the key cylinder 55) is disposed. In other words, the key cylinder 55 is disposed so as to avoid the position that becomes the maximum width of the game area. With such a configuration, the game area can be expanded more easily and reliably.

  Of course, as long as it is other than the narrowest part, it may be provided in a part other than the above. For example, it may be provided in the upper right part of the main body frame 3. In the above example, both the first lock mechanism and the second lock mechanism can be released by the key cylinder 55, but the key cylinders for releasing each may be provided separately.

  A pair of bent plate-shaped hinges 65 are attached to the upper end of the base member 60B, and the decorative frame 60 is arranged around the horizontal axis with respect to the main body frame 3 via the hinge 65 (that is, up and down). It is pivotally attached to open and close. The hinge 65 is disposed at the upper end of the base member 60B, but may be disposed on both the left and right side surfaces of the upper portion instead. Here, FIG. 12 shows a state in which the decorative frame 60 is opened upward and assumes a horizontal posture. 13A, the decorative frame 60 is opened upward and the glass door frame 4 is opened to the left, and the decorative frame 60 is supported by the upper end of the glass door frame 4 in this state. It is a figure which shows a mode that was hold | maintained in the open position. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13B, an engagement protrusion 60d is formed on the back surface of the base member 60B, and an engagement recess 4a that is aligned with the engagement protrusion 60d is formed on the upper end of the glass door frame 4, respectively. When the projection 60d and the engaging recess 4a are engaged, the state in which the decorative frame 60 opened upward is placed on the upper end of the glass door frame 4 is maintained.

  Here, the relationship between the pachinko machine 1 and the player's field of view will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 14, the window opening 60 b of the decorative frame 60 is an opening that is slightly smaller than the window 41 of the glass door frame 4. That is, the window opening 60b of the decorative frame 60 is formed so as to partially overlap the window 41 of the glass door frame 4 when viewed from the front. As shown in FIG. 14, the game area 14 is visually recognized by the player with a predetermined viewing angle, and the player's line of sight is poured obliquely with respect to the peripheral edge of the game area 14. The entire game area 14 is visually recognized through the decorative frame opening 60b without the main body 60A hindering the player's view.

  As is clear from the above detailed description, according to the present embodiment, the main body frame 3 is closed to the outer frame 2 side, and the glass door frame 4 and the decorative frame 60 are further closed to the main body frame 3 side, respectively. The decorative frame extending portions 64 and 64 extending from the bulging portion 63 of the frame 60 and the leg portions 67a and 67a extending from the lower decorative member 67 of the outer frame 2 abut each other, and the bulging portion 63. Since the support structure supported from below by the outer frame 2 is formed via the decorative frame extending portions 64 and 64 and the leg-shaped portions 67a and 67a, the strength ( In particular, the strength against the downward force) can be increased. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the bulging portion 63 from being damaged even when the player performs an operation such as poking an elbow on the bulging portion 63 to apply the weight of the upper body. Furthermore, since the load applied to the bulging portion 63 is shared on the main body side (outer frame 2) via the support structure, it is possible to prevent an excessive load from being applied to the attachment portion of the decorative frame 60 to the main body frame 3, It is possible to prevent the hinge 65 from being damaged. Further, since the strength is increased by the support structure described above, it is possible to further enlarge the bulging portion 63 and other three-dimensional decorations in the decorative frame 60, thereby exhibiting an excellent visual effect. . Specifically, it is expected to attract the player's interest in the game hall and promote the selection of the pachinko machine 1 or to enhance the game atmosphere. In addition, since a space is formed in the middle of the leg-shaped portions 67a and 67a provided on the left and right of the lower decorative member 67, a storage box (so-called dollar box) for storing game balls is attached on the gaming machine island stand. It can be placed at the front center of the machine 1.

  In addition, since the decorative frame 60 has a standing leg portion 60f that protrudes toward the glass door frame 4, a structure in which the decorative frame 60 rises from the glass door frame 4 is formed. A three-dimensional decoration having a step structure can be easily formed. Then, by expanding the decoration area, effects such as attracting the attention of the player in the game hall and enlivening the atmosphere of the game are exhibited. In addition, since the decorative frame 60 is formed in a four-way cooperation manner, the strength can be secured in the decorative frame 60 that constitutes at least a part of the front surface of the gaming machine. It is possible to reliably prevent the decorative frame 60 from being damaged by an action such as a player placing his hand on the decorative frame or handling it roughly in the hall.

  In addition, since the decorative frame 60 is provided with the window opening 60b, the player can securely access the game area 14 through the window 41 of the glass door frame 4 located behind the window opening 60b. Can be visually recognized. In addition, when the opening is provided in the decorative frame 60, the strength of the periphery tends to be insufficient, but the strength can be surely ensured because the window 60b is formed in a four-way cooperation manner. Furthermore, since it is possible to continuously decorate the window opening 60f of the decorative frame 60, it is possible to form a decoration with excellent visual effects.

  Further, since the window opening 60b of the decorative frame 60 is formed so as to partially overlap the window 41 of the glass door frame 4 when viewed from the front, a large surface area of the decorative frame 60 can be secured. The size of the decoration provided in 60 and the degree of freedom in design are improved. In addition, even when the window opening 60b of the decorative frame 60 and the window 41 of the glass door frame 4 overlap in the vicinity of the peripheral edge when viewed from the front, the game area 41 is visually recognized by the player with a predetermined viewing angle. Since the player's line of sight is poured obliquely with respect to the peripheral portion of the game area 41, the decorative frame 60 does not obstruct the player's view, and the game area passes through the window opening 60b of the decorative frame 60. 41 is visually recognized (see FIG. 14).

  Further, the leg portions 60f are provided in the vicinity of each corner of the decorative frame 60 formed in four-way cooperation, and a structure in which the decorative frame 60 rises at four points in the vicinity of each corner is formed, whereby the glass door of the decorative frame 60 is formed. The stability with respect to the frame 4 is improved, and the decorative frame 60 can be prevented from being tilted or rattling.

  Further, since the decorative frame 60 stands up from the glass door frame 4 at the standing leg portion 60f, a structure that can be opened and closed regardless of the shape of the glass door frame 4 can be realized. That is, in the structure in which the decorative frame 60 covers the glass door frame 4 in a substantially close contact state, the shape of the glass door frame 4 (for example, the height and shape of the protruding portion) is restricted in order to allow the decorative frame 60 to be opened and closed smoothly. However, in the structure of the present embodiment in which the decorative frame 60 rises from the glass door frame 4 only at the standing leg portion 60f, the standing leg portion 60f may be brought into contact with a point provided on the glass door frame 4 as appropriate. The degree of freedom regarding the shape of the door frame 4 is extremely high. Further, since the independence of the decorative frame 60 and the glass door frame 4 is high, even if an attempt is made to pry open the decorative frame 60, the glass door frame 4 is not affected. The function of preventing unauthorized access to the gaming area 41 is not impaired. Further, since the decorative frame 60 stands up from the glass door frame 4, it is possible to easily secure an installation space for a hinge mechanism or the like, and to easily realize a structure that can be opened and closed. Furthermore, since the strength is ensured by making the decorative frame 60 in a four-way cooperation, damage due to opening and closing of the decorative frame 60 can be prevented.

  In addition, the decorative frame 60 is attached to the main body frame 3 so as to be openable and closable, and the decorative frame 60 is not supported by the glass door frame 4, so that the weight load on the glass door frame 4 side is light, and the glass door frame 4 It is possible to form a large decoration on the decorative frame 60 without extremely increasing the strength. Further, since the weight is shared between the decorative frame 60 and the glass door frame 4, the decorative frame 60 and the glass door frame 4 can be opened and closed lightly, thereby reducing the burden on the operator who performs maintenance work and the like.

  Further, the decorative frame 60 is relatively light because it does not have the heavy glass plate 42, and the decorative frame 60 can be opened and closed lightly and safely with a small force. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide an opening / closing drive device for opening and closing the decorative frame electrically, so that the configuration of the entire gaming machine is not complicated and the cost can be kept low. Further, in the conventional configuration in which the glass door frame on which the glass plate is mounted is opened upward, there is a risk that the operator may hit his head against the glass plate, but according to the present embodiment, there is no such risk, High safety. Further, since the decorative frame 60 is opened upward with respect to the main body frame 3, even when a large three-dimensional decoration is applied to the decorative frame 60, the decorative frame 60 is enlarged without disturbing the adjacent player. Can be opened. On the other hand, when the decorative frame 60 is opened upward, the support state of the bulging portion 63 is released, so that maintenance work and the like of the pachinko machine 1 can be performed without hindrance.

  Moreover, since electrical components, such as the electrical decoration member 62 and the design fluctuation display apparatus 57, are arrange | positioned in the decoration frame 60, the outstanding visual effect accompanied by light and a display can be exhibited. In addition, since the decorative frame 60 has a structure that rises from the glass door frame 4, wiring for electrical connection between an electric member on the decorative frame 60 and a power source, a control unit, and the like provided in the main body frame 3 and the like is provided. It is easy to secure a space for providing. Further, since the decorative frame 60 is formed in a four-way cooperation, the degree of freedom of wiring is high, and for example, it is possible to unitize the wiring.

  Further, since the strength is improved by adopting a structure in which the decorative frame main body 60A made of synthetic resin is supported by a frame-like base member 60B made of a metal such as high-strength steel or aluminum, there are various in the decorative frame main body 60A. It is possible to form a large three-dimensional decoration having a simple shape.

  Moreover, the three-dimensional decoration excellent in the visual effect which the glass door frame 4 and the overhang | projection part 61 of the decoration frame 60 overlaid back and forth can be formed. In addition, since the three-dimensional structure is formed by the overhanging portion 61, it is possible to enlarge the arrangement space for various members. That is, while utilizing the space 61h formed between the overhanging portion 61 of the decorative frame 60 and the glass door frame 4 as a part of the window portion 41 facing the gaming area 14 and a space for arranging various members, Since various members such as a display unit and a sound output unit can be disposed on the overhanging portion 61 provided in a three-dimensional manner forward, the space for disposing various members on the front surface of the gaming machine can be reliably expanded. Further, since light is taken downward through the space 61h of the overhanging portion 61, it is possible to prevent the lower portion of the overhanging portion 61 from becoming dark and hindering the game. Moreover, since the overhang | projection part 61 is formed in the arch shape provided ranging over the right-and-left both ends of the decoration frame 60, while being able to form a large-sized three-dimensional decoration, the arrangement space of various members is expanded significantly. be able to.

  Further, when the pachinko machine 1 is placed on the floor surface, the pair of left and right leg portions 67a and 67a are in contact with the floor surface by the rubber members 67c and 67c, so that the decorative frame 60 is supported more firmly. It is possible to prevent the deformation and breakage more reliably. Furthermore, since the rubber members 67c and 67c as elastic bodies are provided on the lower surfaces of the leg portions 67a and 67a, the decoration frame 60 can be supported more stably and the mounting surface of the gaming machine island stand Can be absorbed.

  And in pachinko gaming machines, where there is a high demand for an increase in the game area into which game balls are to be driven in order to realize dynamic games, it is possible to simultaneously increase the size of the game area and enhance the decoration on the front of the game machine. The effect of becoming.

  Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The second embodiment has a plurality of rotating reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed, and a pachilot gaming machine in which game balls are paid out according to a winning mode based on a combination of symbols when rotation of each rotating reel is stopped (Hereinafter simply referred to as “pachilot machine”). As shown in FIG. 15, the pachilot machine 101 of the present embodiment has a main body frame 120 that opens to the front side and accommodates a plurality of (three) rotating reels (not shown) on which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed, A synthetic resin front panel 140 having a display window 143 attached to the front and rear sides of the main body frame 120 so as to be openable and closable and having a glass plate 143a so that the design of each rotary reel can be visually recognized. And a decorative panel 160 that can be opened and closed up and down so as to cover most of the front surface of the panel 140. A lower decorative member 167 having a pair of left and right leg portions 167a and 167a made of a synthetic resin, specifically, ABS resin and projecting forward is attached to the lower front surface of the main body frame 120. The front panel 140 constitutes the window frame of the present invention, the decorative panel 160 constitutes the decorative frame, and the leg portions 167a and 167a constitute the main body extending portion. Further, except for the decorative panel 160, all the parts of the pachilot machine 101 mainly composed of the main body frame 120 and the front panel 140 constitute the gaming machine main body of the present invention. In the present embodiment, the area that is visually recognized from the display window 143 in the three rotating reels is the game area 114.

  In addition, on the front surface of the front panel 140, voice output units 159 and 159 on the left and right of the upper part, an upper plate 144 for storing paid-out game balls, a paid-out game ball or a game ball guided from the upper plate 144 The lower pan 170 etc. which receive and store are provided. The audio output unit 159 accommodates a speaker body 159a that is electrically connected to the audio control board via a connection cord (not shown). In addition, a large number of small holes 159c are formed in the cover 159b that covers the front surface of the speaker body 159a in the sound output unit 159, so that the sound output from the speaker body 159a can be easily heard from the player. On the upper surface of the upper plate 144, a game ball paid out from the payout port 145 of the front panel 140 and a game ball thrown by the player according to a winning mode based on a combination of symbols when the rotation of each rotary reel is stopped. The storage portion 144a that stores the game ball, the inflow port 144l that allows the game ball paid out from the payout port 145 to flow into the storage portion 144a, and the game ball stored in the storage portion 144a to the main body side through the supply hole 149 of the front panel 140 A supply port 144r for supply is provided.

  The decorative panel 160 includes a decorative panel body 160A, which is formed in a four-way cooperation by molding a synthetic resin and has leg portions 160f projecting in the vicinity of each corner (four places) on the back, and a metal such as steel or aluminum die cast. The base member 160B is formed of a material in a frame shape surrounding the display window 143 of the front panel 140 and is fixedly attached to the standing leg portion 160f of the decorative panel main body 160A, and avoids concealing the display window 143 of the front panel 140. The front panel 140 is configured to cover substantially the entire front surface of the front panel 140 in a raised state. FIG. 17A is a front view showing the base member 160B. Note that the decorative panel main body 160A is fixed to the front surface of the base member 160B at the standing leg portions 160f provided in the vicinity of the corners (four places) on the rear surface indicated by dotted lines in FIG. Specifically, screw holes 160g are formed in the standing leg portions 160f of the decorative panel main body 160A, and screws 160h are inserted into the screw holes 160g through the attachment holes 160e formed at the corners (four locations) of the base member 160B from the back side. The decorative panel main body 160A is fixed to the base member 160B by screwing (see FIG. 17B). The decorative panel body 160A includes an overhanging portion 161 that covers a portion above the display window 143 of the front panel 140, and bulging portions 163 and 164 that cover portions below the display window 143 of the front panel 140. The projecting portions 163 and 164 have a structure in which the left and right sides are vertically connected and integrated.

  More specifically, the overhanging portion 161 is formed on the upper portion of the decorative panel main body 160 </ b> A so as to protrude forward and to have a space 161 h between the front panel 140 and cover the upper front portion of the front panel 140. And a pair of left and right attachment pieces 162 are extended rearward from the overhanging portion 161. The overhanging portion 161 has an arch-like appearance straddling the audio output portions 159 and 159 in the left-right direction, and protrudes about several cm to several tens of cm forward in the center. Bending plate-shaped hinges 165 are respectively attached to the pair of attachment pieces 161, and the decorative panel 160 can be opened and closed around the horizontal axis (that is, up and down) with respect to the main body frame 120 via the hinges 165. It is pivotally attached. Here, FIG. 16 shows a state in which the decorative panel 160 is closed to the main body frame 120 side, and FIG. 18 shows a state in which the decorative panel 160 is opened upward to assume a horizontal posture.

  An information display unit 157 is disposed in the center of the front surface of the overhanging unit 161. 19 is a front view showing the vicinity of the overhanging portion 161, and FIG. 20 is a side view showing a cross section taken along the line CC in FIG. 19 and the positional relationship between the overhanging portion 161 and the player. The information display unit 157 includes a liquid crystal display having a horizontally long rectangular shape, and performs screen display based on display data received from the hall server 304 via the communication line 305. In addition, since the sound is output from the sound output units 159 and 159 in the space portion 161h and the sound does not spread to the surroundings more than necessary, the player can hear the sound clearly and the surrounding players can hear it. It is hard to be done.

  A rectangular window opening 160a is formed substantially at the center of the decorative panel main body 160A, and the gaming area 114 of the rotating reel can be viewed through the glass plate 143a attached to the display window 143 of the front panel 140. It has become. Below the window opening 160a, a bulging portion 163 bulging forward is provided so as to cover the front surface of the upper plate 144. As shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the bulging portion 163 has a space in which the upper plate 144 can be accommodated when the decorative frame 160 is closed with respect to the front panel 140. The upper plate opening 163a for opening the upper surface of the upper plate 144 is formed. Through the upper plate opening 163a, the game balls stored in the upper plate 144 can be taken out, or the storage balls of the upper plate 144 can be replenished. Below the bulging portion 163, a bulging portion 164 bulged forward so as to cover the front surface of the lower plate 170 is provided. As shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the bulging portion 164 bulges forward in a desired shape while forming a space in which the lower plate 170 can be accommodated when the decorative frame 160 is closed with respect to the front panel 140. A bottom plate opening 164 a that opens the top surface of the bottom plate 170 is formed. The game balls stored in the lower plate 170 can be taken out through the lower plate opening 164a. When the decorative panel 160 is closed with respect to the main body frame 120, the lower surface of the bulging portion 164 is abutted and supported by leg portions 167a and 167a provided on the left and right sides of the lower front surface of the main body frame 120, respectively.

  Further, a bet switch 146a for inserting a credited game ball and a cancel switch 146b for paying out the credited game ball are provided on the upper surface of the bulging portion 163. Further, the front surface of the bulging portion 163 is an operation portion 147, which includes a start lever 147a for performing rotation starting operation of the rotating reel, and a stop switch 147b provided corresponding to the left, middle, and right rotating reels. Is provided. In addition, decorative lamps 142 are disposed on both sides of the window opening 160a and on the front surface of the bulging portion 163.

  Next, a system configuration of the information providing system 301 using the above-described pachilot machine 101 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 24, the information providing system 301 includes an information server 302 provided in an information providing center outside the game hall, an Internet network 303 to which the information server 302 is connected, and an Internet network provided on the game hall side. A hall server 304 connected to 303, a communication line 305 provided in the game hall, and a plurality of pacilot machines 101 installed in the game hall and connected to the hall server 304 via the communication line 305,. 101.

  The information server 302 stores display data for various types of information, and regularly distributes the stored display data to the hall server 304 of each game hall via the Internet network 303. The display data distributed by the information server 302 is advertisement information such as local restaurant information, news, weather forecasts, and the like. The hall server 304 receives display data via the Internet network 303 and stores it in an internal storage device. The hall server 304 also stores display data input in the game hall in the storage device. The display data input in the game hall includes new machine replacement information, new machine model information, prize information, and notification from the game hall. Then, the hall server 304 transmits the stored display data to each of the pachilot machines 101 at a predetermined timing via the communication line 305. Each pachilot machine 101 performs screen display based on the display data received by the information display unit 157. FIG. 25 shows an example in which new table replacement information is displayed on the information display unit 157.

  As is clear from the above detailed description, according to the present embodiment, the bottom surface of the bulging portion 164 of the decorative panel 160 is closed to the leg-shaped portion 167a of the lower decorative member 167 by closing the decorative panel 160 to the main body frame 120 side. , 167a is formed, the strength of the bulging portion 164 can be reliably increased with a simple structure (particularly, the strength against the downward force). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the bulging portion 164 from being damaged even when the player performs an operation such as placing a hand on the bulging portion 164. Furthermore, since the load applied to the bulging portion 164 is shared on the main body side (main body frame 120) via the support structure, it is possible to prevent an excessive load from being applied to the attachment portion of the decorative panel 160 to the main body frame 120, It is possible to prevent the hinge 165 from being damaged. Further, since the strength is increased by the support structure described above, it is possible to further enlarge the bulging portion 164 and other three-dimensional decorations in the decorative panel 160, thereby exhibiting an excellent visual effect. . Specifically, it is expected to attract the player's interest in the game hall to promote the selection of the pachilot machine 101, and to bring out effects such as raising the game atmosphere. Since a space is formed in the middle of the leg portions 167a and 167a provided on the left and right of the lower decorative member 167, a storage box (so-called dollar box) for storing game balls is placed on the gaming machine island stand. It can be placed at the front center of the machine 101.

  In addition, since the decorative frame panel 160 has the standing leg portion 160f that protrudes toward the front panel 140, a structure in which the decorative panel 160 rises from the front panel 140 is formed, and the two-stage configuration of the front panel 140 and the decorative panel 160 is formed. A three-dimensional decoration made of can be easily formed. Then, by expanding the decoration area, effects such as attracting the attention of the player in the game hall and enlivening the atmosphere of the game are exhibited. In addition, since the decorative panel 160 is formed in a four-way cooperation, strength can be ensured in the decorative panel 160 that constitutes at least a part of the front surface of the gaming machine. In the hall, it is possible to reliably prevent the decorative panel 160 from being damaged by an action such as placing a hand on the decorative frame or handling it roughly.

  In addition, by providing a decorative panel 160 that projects forward on the front surface of the front panel 140 and has a projecting portion 161 having a space 161 h between the front panel 140 and the front panel 140, a three-dimensional structure is formed on the front surface of the front panel 140. Thus, the arrangement space for various members can be expanded. Further, since the information display unit 157 is disposed on the projecting portion 161 of the decorative panel 160 projecting forward in front of the front panel 140, it is possible to perform screen display that is easier to see at a position closer to the player. In particular, the information display unit 157 receives from the hall server 304 display data distributed from the information server 302 via the Internet network 303 and display data related to advertisement information, news, announcements, etc. input at the game hall. Can be displayed on the screen.

  Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the information providing system 301 illustrated in FIG. 24 described in the second embodiment is used in common in the third embodiment. As shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, a slot machine 201 that is a gaming machine of the third embodiment has a plurality of (three) rotating reels 221 that are open on the front side and that display a plurality of types of symbols. A main body cabinet 220 to be accommodated, a front panel 240 provided with a display window 243 that can be opened and closed left and right so as to cover the front surface of the main body cabinet 220 and can visually recognize the design of each rotary reel 221, and the front surface of the front panel 240 The decorative panel 260 is provided so as to be openable and closable up and down so as to cover most of the above. A lower decorative member 267 having a pair of left and right leg portions 267a and 267a made of a synthetic resin, specifically, ABS resin and protruding forward is attached to the lower front surface of the main body cabinet 220. The main body cabinet 220 constitutes the main body frame of the present invention, the front panel 240 constitutes the window frame, the decorative panel 260 constitutes the decorative frame, and the leg portions 267a and 267a constitute the main body extending portion. Further, except for the decorative panel 260, all the parts of the slot machine 201 having the main body cabinet 220 and the front panel 240 as main components constitute the gaming machine main body of the present invention. In the present embodiment, the area that is visually recognized from the display window 243 in the three rotating reels 221 is the game area 214.

  The main body cabinet 220 is composed of a top plate, left and right side plates, a bottom plate, a back plate, and the like. For example, after a thin sheet metal material is cut, punched, bent, etc. into a predetermined panel shape, these members are used. Are formed in a box shape opened to the front side shown in the figure.

  The front panel 240 is formed in a door shape that covers the opening of the main body cabinet 220 by molding a synthetic resin. The front panel 240 is provided with a display window 243 fitted with a glass plate 243 a at a position facing the front side of the left, middle and right rotary reels 221 housed in the main body cabinet 220. The displayed symbol is visible. An information display unit 257 is disposed on the front panel 240. The information display unit 257 is composed of a large liquid crystal display having a horizontally long rectangular shape, and performs screen display based on display data received from the hall server 304 via the communication line 305 (see FIGS. 24 and 25). A substantially central portion in the height direction of the front panel 240 is formed to protrude forward, and a medal insertion slot 246 for inserting a game medal is provided on the upper surface.

  At the lower part of the front panel 240, there is provided a medal tray 270 for receiving and storing game medals paid out according to a winning mode based on a combination of symbols when the rotation of each rotary reel 221 is stopped. The medal tray 270 is formed in a box shape whose upper surface is opened by molding synthetic resin.

  The decorative panel 260 includes a decorative panel main body 260A that is formed in a four-way cooperative shape by molding a synthetic resin and has leg portions 260f projecting in the vicinity of the corners (four places) on the back, and a metal such as steel or aluminum die-cast. A base member 260B that is formed of a material in a frame shape surrounding the display window 243 of the front panel 240 and is fixedly attached to the standing leg portion 260f of the decorative panel body 260A, while avoiding concealment of the display window 243 of the front panel 240 The front panel 240 is configured to cover substantially the entire front surface of the front panel 240 in a raised state. The base member 260B has the same shape as the base member 160B in the second embodiment shown in FIG. 17, and the decorative panel main body 260A is provided via attachment holes formed at each corner (four locations) of the base member 260B. Then, it is fixed to the front surface of the base member 260B with screws or the like not shown. The decorative panel main body 260A includes an overhang portion 261 that covers a portion above the display window 243 of the front panel 240, and bulge portions 263 and 264 that cover portions below the display window 243 of the front panel 240. The projecting portions 263 and 264 are integrally connected by being vertically connected on both the left and right sides.

  More specifically, an overhang portion 261 is formed on the upper portion of the decorative panel body 260A so as to protrude forward and has a space portion 261h between the front panel 240 and covers the upper front portion of the front panel 240. A pair of left and right mounting pieces 262 are provided to extend rearward from the overhang portion 261. The overhang portion 261 has an arch-like appearance straddling the upper portion of the information display portion 257 in the left-right direction, and protrudes about several cm to several tens of cm forward in the center. Folded plate-shaped hinges 265 are attached to the pair of attachment pieces 262, respectively, and the decorative panel 260 can be freely opened and closed around the horizontal axis (that is, up and down) with respect to the main body cabinet 220 via the hinges 265. It is pivotally attached. Here, FIG. 22 shows a state in which the decorative panel 260 is closed to the main body cabinet 220 side, and FIG. 23 shows a state in which the decorative panel 260 is opened upward to be in a horizontal posture. On the front surface of the decorative panel 260, an electrical decoration portion 261a is formed over the entire surface, in which a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) 261b are arranged in the left-right direction. In addition, it may replace with LED and may comprise the electrical decoration part 261a by arrange | positioning many light bulbs.

  A rectangular window opening 260a is formed substantially at the center of the decorative panel body 260A, and the game area 214 of each rotary reel 221 is visually recognized through a glass plate 243a attached to the display window 243 of the front panel 240. It is possible. Below the window opening 260a, a table-like bulge 263 protruding forward is provided. On the upper surface of the bulging portion 263, various switches 263a including a bet switch for inserting a credited game medal, a cancel switch for paying out a credited medal, and the like are provided. Further, an opening is formed at a location corresponding to the medal slot 246 so that the medal slot 246 is exposed with the decorative panel 260 closed to the main body cabinet 220 side. Further, on the front surface of the bulging portion 263, there are provided a start lever 263b for performing a rotation starting operation of the rotary reel 221 and a stop switch 263d provided corresponding to each of the left, middle and right rotary reels 221. . In addition, a decorative panel 266 on which a model name or the like is drawn is attached to an area below the bulging portion 263 provided at the center of the front panel 240 in the vertical direction.

  A bulging portion 264 bulging forward is provided at the lower portion of the decorative panel body 260A so as to cover the front surface of the medal tray 270. As shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, the bulging portion 264 bulges forward in a desired shape while forming a space in which the medal tray 270 can be accommodated when the decorative frame 260 is closed with respect to the front panel 240. A medal tray opening 264 a that opens the top surface of the medal tray 270 is formed. Through the medal tray opening 264a, game medals stored in the medal tray 270 can be taken out. When the decorative panel 260 is closed with respect to the main body cabinet 220, the lower surface of the bulging portion 264 is abutted and supported by the leg portions 267a and 267a provided on the left and right of the lower front surface of the main body cabinet 220, respectively.

  As is clear from the above detailed description, according to the present embodiment, the lower surface of the bulging portion 264 of the decorative panel 260 is closed to the leg-shaped portion 267a of the lower decorative member 267 by closing the decorative panel 260 to the main body cabinet 220 side. , 267a, the strength of the bulging portion 264 (particularly, the strength against the downward force) can be reliably increased with a simple structure. Therefore, the bulging portion 264 can be prevented from being damaged even when the player performs an operation such as placing a hand on the bulging portion 264. Furthermore, since the load applied to the bulging portion 264 is shared on the main body side (main body cabinet 220) via the support structure, it is possible to prevent an excessive load from being applied to the attachment portion of the decorative panel 260 to the main body cabinet 220, It is possible to prevent the hinge 265 from being damaged. In addition, since the strength is increased by the above-described support structure, the bulging portion 264 and other three-dimensional decorations can be further enlarged in the decorative panel 260, thereby providing an excellent visual effect. . Specifically, it is expected to attract the player's interest in the game hall and promote the selection of the slot machine 201 or to enhance the game atmosphere. Since a space is formed in the middle of the leg portions 267a, 267a provided on the left and right of the lower decorative member 267, a storage box (so-called dollar box) for storing game medals is slotted on the gaming machine island stand. It can be placed at the front center of the machine.

  In addition, since the decorative frame panel 260 includes the standing leg portion 260f protruding toward the front panel 240, a structure in which the decorative panel 260 rises from the front panel 240 is formed, and the two-stage configuration of the front panel 240 and the decorative panel 260 is formed. A three-dimensional decoration made of can be easily formed. Then, by expanding the decoration area, effects such as attracting the attention of the player in the game hall and enlivening the atmosphere of the game are exhibited. Further, since the decorative panel 260 is formed in four-way cooperation, strength can be secured in the decorative panel 260 constituting at least a part of the front surface of the gaming machine. Effects similar to those of the first or second embodiment, such as being able to surely prevent the decorative panel 260 from being damaged by an action such as a player placing his hand on the decorative frame or handling it roughly in the hall, etc. Play.

  In addition, a large-sized information display unit 257 is arranged at the upper front of the front panel 240 by including a decorative panel 260 that projects forward on the front surface of the front panel 240 and has a space portion 261 h between the front panel 240 and the front panel 240. While adopting, a three-dimensional structure can be formed on the front surface of the front panel 240 to increase the arrangement space of various members. In addition, since the decoration panel 260 having a plurality of LEDs 261b is formed on the decorative panel 260 that is easily noticeable to the player and has a three-dimensional structure, the effect of the game is increased by performing an effective presentation with light. Can be made. Further, even when the space on the front surface of the front panel 240 is small, the large-sized electric decoration part 261a can be configured on the decorative panel 260.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, in the first embodiment, the symbol variation display device 57 is configured by a liquid crystal display, but the symbol variation display device 57 may be configured by an EL display (EL is an abbreviation for electroluminescence). According to this modification, the symbol variation display device 57 can perform screen display with high brightness and easy viewing. When the symbol variation display device 57 is configured by an EL display made of a flexible material, the EL display may be arranged in a curved shape. According to this modified example, reflection of light from the outside is prevented, and visual recognition of the screen display in the symbol variation display device 57 is further facilitated.

  Alternatively, the symbol variation display device 57 may be configured by an LED display. According to this modification, the symbol variation display device 57 can perform easy-to-see screen display with an inexpensive configuration. Furthermore, in the second embodiment, the information display unit 157 may be configured by a touch panel display. According to this modification, various input operations can be easily performed when the player touches the surface of the information display unit 157 with a finger. As an input operation, selection input of information to be displayed may be performed, or a ball lending operation unit may be configured by providing a ball lending button or the like on a touch panel display. Furthermore, both ends of the information display unit 157 may be rotatably supported, and the information display unit 157 may be disposed so as to be rotatable up and down so as to have a predetermined inclination angle. According to this modification, the tilt angle can be adjusted so that the information display unit 157 is in the player's line-of-sight direction, so that the player can more easily view the screen display.

  Further, in the first embodiment, as in the first modification shown in FIG. 26, a large number of light emitting diodes 62 ′ as an electric decoration member are continuously arranged from the upper side portion to the lower side portion of the decorative frame 60. It is good also as a structure to install. According to this modification, a three-dimensional decoration having a continuous and excellent visual effect can be formed on the front surface of the gaming machine 1.

  Further, in the first embodiment, the example in which the present invention is applied to the pachinko gaming machine configured so that the upper surface of the upper plate 54 is opened and a game ball can be inserted has been shown, but the upper surface of the upper plate 54 is covered. It is called a sealed type that has a structure sealed with a member or a structure in which game balls are supplied to the launching device without providing an upper plate, and the number of winning balls acquired is written on a point card. The present invention may be applied to a pachinko gaming machine.

  In the first embodiment, the upper plate 54 is provided integrally with the glass door frame 4. However, the upper plate 54 may be provided on the main body frame 3 side. According to this modification, the upper plate 54 that is heavy due to the stored game balls is provided not on the decorative frame 60 side but on the main body frame 3 side, so the strength of the decorative frame 60 needs to be set too high. There is no. In addition, since the upper frame 54 is not provided in the decoration frame 60 opened upward, a situation in which the game balls stored in the upper plate 54 spill out when the decoration frame 60 is opened does not occur.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, the decoration frame 60 (decoration panel 160, decoration panel 260) is configured to be opened upward with respect to the main body frame 2 (main body frame 120, main body cabinet 220), but is opened downward. You may comprise. For example, the lower end of the decorative frame 60 or the like may be attached to the lower part of the main body frame 2 or the like via a hinge and pivoted so as to be openable and closable around a horizontal axis. According to this modification, it is possible to perform maintenance work or the like on the game area such as the main body frame 2 in a state where the decorative frame 60 or the like is greatly opened downward without interfering with the adjacent player.

  In the first embodiment, the decorative frame 60 is composed of the decorative frame main body 60A and the base member 60B. However, as in the second modification shown in FIGS. The decorative frame 60 may be configured only by the main body 60A. In the second modified example, as shown in FIG. 27, the symbol variation display device 57 is provided in the upper center of the decorative frame body 60A, and the lending operation unit 46 is provided below the window opening 60b of the decorative frame body 60A. It has been. As shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, standing leg portions 60f are projected in the vicinity of each corner (four places) on the back of the decorative frame main body 60A, and the decorative frame main body 60A is closed to the glass door frame 4 side ( 29), since the leg portion 60f abuts the front surface of the glass door frame 4, the decorative frame body 60A covers substantially the entire front surface of the glass door frame 4 except for the window portion 41 in a state of rising from the glass door frame 4. Is formed.

  In the first embodiment, the decorative frame 60 is attached to the main body frame 2 so as to be openable and closable. However, the decorative frame 60 is attached to the front surface of the glass door frame 4 as in the third modification shown in FIG. It is good also as a structure fixed. That is, in the third modification, the hinge 65 for connecting the decorative frame 60 and the main body frame 2 is not provided, and the decorative frame main body 60A is fixed to the front surface of the glass door frame 4 using the screws 60i in the standing leg portion 60f. It is a configuration. Also in this modified example, the decorative frame body 60 </ b> A is formed so as to cover substantially the entire front surface of the glass door frame 4 excluding the window portion 41 in a state where the decorative frame body 60 </ b> A is raised from the glass door frame 4.

  Further, as in the fourth modified example shown in FIG. 31, a storage box for storing game balls is guided to a position directly below the lower plate 53 in a pair of left and right leg portions 67 a and 67 a of the lower decorative member 67. It is good also as a structure which forms the guide parts 67d and 67d. According to this modified example, the storage box is guided by being brought into contact with the guide portions 67d and 67d on both the left and right sides, so that the player can easily position the storage box on the gaming machine island platform to a position directly below the lower plate 53. Can be placed.

  In the first embodiment, the decorative frame extending portions 64, 64 extending from the bulging portion 63 of the decorative frame 60 and the leg-shaped portion 67 a as the main body extending portion extended from the outer frame 2. , 67a are in contact with each other so that the bulging portion 63 is supported by the outer frame 2 from below. However, as in the fifth modified example shown in FIG. As a support structure for supporting the bulging portion 63 from below by the main body frame 3 by contacting the decorative frame extending portions 64 and 64 extending from the bulging portion 63 by extending the setting portions 3a and 3a. Good

  Further, as in the sixth modified example shown in FIG. 33, by extending the decorative frame extending portions 64 and 64 from the bulging portion 63 so that the respective tips abut against the outer frame 2, the bulging portion 63 may be supported by the outer frame 2 from below via the decorative frame extending portions 64 and 64. Alternatively, as in the seventh modified example shown in FIG. 34, the bulging portion is extended by extending the decorative frame extending portions 64 and 64 from the bulging portion 63 so that their tips abut against the main body frame 3. 63 may be a support structure that is supported from below by the main body frame 3 through the decorative frame extending portions 64 and 64. In these modified examples, the leg portions 67a and 67a of the outer frame 2 are not necessary, so that the structure is simpler than that of the above-described embodiment.

  35, the decorative frame extending portions 64 and 64 are omitted and the main body extending portions 67e and 67e are extended from the outer frame 2 toward the bottom surface of the bulging portion 63, as in the eighth modification shown in FIG. In addition, when the decorative frame 60 is closed to the main body frame 3 side, the lower surface of the bulging portion 63 may be supported by the outer frame 2 from below through the main body extending portions 67e and 67e. Alternatively, as in the ninth modification shown in FIG. 36, the main body extending portions 3a and 3a are extended from the main body frame 3 toward the bottom surface of the bulging portion 63, and the decorative frame 60 is closed to the main body frame 3 side. At this time, the lower surface of the bulging portion 63 may be supported by the main body frame 3 from below via the main body extending portions 3a and 3a. These modified examples also eliminate the need for the leg portions 67a and 67a of the outer frame 2, and thus have a simpler structure than the above-described embodiment, as in the sixth or seventh modified example.

  The present invention can be applied to various gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines, slot machines, and patty lot gaming machines.

1 Pachinko machine (game machine)
2 Outer frame 3 Body frame 3a Body extension 4 Glass door frame (window frame)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 14 Game area 41 Window part 60 Decoration frame 63 Swelling part 64 Decoration frame extension part 67a Leg-shaped part (main body extension part)
67b Engaging recess 67c Rubber member (elastic body)
67e Main body extension 101 Pachilot game machine (game machine)
114 gaming area 120 body frame 140 front panel (window frame)
143 Display window (window)
160 Decorative panel (decorative frame)
163 bulging portion 164 bulging portion 167a leg-shaped portion (main body extending portion)
201 slot machine
214 Game area 220 Main body cabinet (main body frame)
240 Front panel (window frame)
243 Display window (window)
260 Decorative panel (decorative frame)
263 bulging portion 264 bulging portion 267a leg-shaped portion (main body extending portion)

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine with a decorative frame covering at least a part of the front surface of the gaming machine body,
A gaming machine, wherein the decorative frame is provided with a bulging portion bulging forward and a support structure for supporting the bulging portion from below with the main body.