JP2017000636A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of realizing a light emitting presentation with good appearance.SOLUTION: The game machine includes: LED boards 142 and 152 on which a plurality of LEDs 200 is mounted; and cover members 143 and 153 disposed so as to face mounting surfaces 142a and 152a of LEDs 200 on the LED boards 142 and 152, and provided with light transmission parts through which light can be transmitted. Here, each LED 200 is mounted on the LED boards 142 and 152 in a posture capable of irradiating light in a direction along the mounting surfaces 142a and 152a, and in a direction crossing a light irradiation direction, adjacent LEDs 200 are mounted in a posture irradiating light in an opposite direction to each other.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can emit light by causing an LED to emit light.

  A pachinko machine that is a typical gaming machine is provided with a frame-like frame-shaped decorative body (so-called center accessory) at a substantially central position of a gaming area defined on a board surface of a gaming board set in the machine, A display device (display means) such as a liquid crystal type or a drum type that displays a plurality of symbols variably through the opening of the frame-shaped decorative body is faced from the rear, and at a position below the frame-shaped decorative body in the game board. Many proposals have been made to arrange a start winning part for starting symbol variation on a display device by winning a pachinko ball (game ball) and a special winning part opened at a big hit. In this type of pachinko machine, the pachinko ball launched into the game area gradually flows down by its own weight while bouncing off by contact with a game nail or the like planted in the game area, and the start in the process of flowing down the game area By winning a prize in the winning section, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out, and various game effects such as a reach effect accompanying a symbol variation effect on the display device are made, and the symbols are stopped on the display device in a predetermined combination. By doing so, a so-called jackpot is generated, and the special winning portion is opened to obtain a large number of prize balls.

  In such a pachinko machine, a light-emitting effect device that illuminates a translucent decorative member with various designs with an LED such as an LED disposed on the back side is provided, which is used for the design variation effect of the display device. At the same time, it is attempted to improve the effect by turning on and blinking the LED (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-200194 A

  When the LED light is directly applied to the light emitting surface of the decorative member as in the pachinko machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, depending on the distance between the light emitting surface and the LED, an illumination spot of light is generated on the light emitting surface, which is attractive. There is a problem that decreases.

  That is, the present invention provides a gaming machine that has been proposed in order to suitably solve this problem in view of the above-described problems inherent in gaming machines according to the prior art, and that can realize a light-emitting effect with a good appearance. For the purpose.

In order to solve the above problems and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 1 of the present application provides:
In a gaming machine configured to emit a LED (200) and execute a light emission effect,
LED substrates (142, 152) on which a plurality of the LEDs (200) are mounted;
A cover member (143, 153) provided on the LED substrate (142, 152) so as to oppose the mounting surface (142a, 152a) of the LED (200) and having a light transmission part capable of transmitting light;
The LED (200) is mounted on the LED substrate (142, 152) in a posture capable of irradiating light in a direction along the mounting surface (142a, 152a), and is adjacent to the LED (200) in a direction crossing the light irradiation direction ( 200) is mounted in such a posture as to irradiate light in opposite directions.

  As described above, the LED is mounted on the LED substrate in a posture capable of irradiating light in the direction along the mounting surface, and the light is reflected by the reflecting portion, whereby the light transmitting portion of the cover member is directly irradiated with the light of the LED. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of light emission, and it is possible to produce a light-emitting effect with excellent appearance without illumination spots. At this time, by mounting LEDs that are adjacent to each other in a direction crossing the light irradiation direction in a posture to irradiate light in opposite directions, the backside position of the LED that is opposite to the light irradiation direction can be It can be illuminated with light, and illumination spots on the cover member can be effectively prevented.

In the invention according to claim 2,
The LED substrate (142, 152) is provided with a mounting position of the LED (200) along the outer periphery of the LED substrate (142, 152) on the inner side at a predetermined interval from the outer periphery. The gist is that the LEDs (200) adjacent to each other in the direction along the periphery are mounted so as to emit light in directions opposite to each other.
In this way, by mounting the LEDs along the outer peripheral edge of the LED substrate, at a predetermined interval inside from the outer peripheral edge of the LED substrate, it becomes possible to uniformly irradiate the LED light on the outer peripheral side and the inner side of the LED substrate. Thus, light can be reflected using a wide range of the mounting surface of the LED substrate.

In invention of Claim 3,
In the LED substrate (142, 152), a plurality of wiring patterns (H31 to H34) in which a plurality of LEDs (200) are connected in series are provided in an annular shape extending around the same fixed point,
A plurality of the LEDs (200) are connected so as to be in the same light irradiation direction with respect to the fixed point for each of the wiring patterns (H31 to H34), and the odd numbered wiring patterns (H31, H33) from the fixed point. The LED (200) to be connected and the LED (200) connected to the even-numbered wiring pattern (H32, H34) are configured such that the light irradiation direction with respect to the fixed point is opposite,
The LEDs (200) connected to the even-numbered wiring patterns (H32, H34) irradiate light between the LEDs (200) connected to the odd-numbered wiring patterns (H31, H33). At the same time, the LEDs (200) connected to the odd-numbered wiring patterns (H31, H33) emit light between the LEDs (200) connected to the even-numbered wiring patterns (H32, H34). The gist is that it is configured to irradiate.
In this way, by irradiating the light of the LED of the wiring pattern of each column between the LEDs of the wiring pattern of the other column with the light irradiation direction of the LED connected to each column of the wiring pattern being reversed, It is possible to produce a light emitting effect with excellent appearance without illumination spots. Further, by aligning the light irradiation direction of the LED connected for each row of the wiring pattern, it is possible to prevent the wiring pattern formed on the substrate from becoming complicated.

In the invention according to claim 4,
The LED (200) includes a pair of an anode side electrode (AT) and a cathode side electrode (KT), and the plurality of LEDs (200) are connected in series and are the same in the arrangement direction of the plurality of LEDs (200). Mounted on the LED substrate (142, 152) with the polar electrodes in an adjacent direction,
The gist is that the wiring pattern (H11, H12, H21, H22) connecting the cathode side electrode (KT) and the anode side electrode (AT) is formed to bypass the LED (200).
In this way, in the wiring pattern in which the LED having a pair of anode side electrode and cathode side electrode is connected in series, the pattern portion connecting the cathode side electrode and the anode side electrode is bypassed to form the wiring formed on the substrate. It is possible to prevent the pattern from becoming complicated.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to realize a light emission effect with a good appearance.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine which concerns on the Example of this invention. It is a front view which shows the game board which concerns on an Example. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure of a pachinko machine. It is a principal part enlarged view of the installation member which concerns on an Example. It is a disassembled perspective view of the light emission effect device which concerns on an Example. (a) is a front view of a 1st LED board, (b) is a front view of a 2nd LED board, (c) is principal part sectional drawing of a light emission decoration part. It is explanatory drawing of LED mounted on the LED board which concerns on another Example, and a wiring pattern.

  Next, the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings by way of preferred embodiments. In the embodiment, a pachinko machine that plays a game using a pachinko ball as a game medium will be described as an example. In the following description, “front”, “rear”, “left”, and “right” refer to the pachinko machine 10 viewed from the front side (player side) as shown in FIG. 1 unless otherwise specified. Named by state.

(About pachinko machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko machine 10 according to an embodiment includes a base 11, 12 that is formed to open forward and is installed on an installation frame (not shown) of a game shop, and a front opening of the base 11, 12. And a front member 13 which is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the bases 11 and 12 and forms the front surface of the gaming machine. Various members are installed using the bases 11 and 12 and the decorative body 13 as an installation base. Thus, a gaming machine is configured. Specifically, the base of the pachinko machine 10 is formed in a rectangular frame shape that opens forward and backward, and is located on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11 as a fixed frame that is installed in a vertically installed posture on an installation frame base (not shown) of a game shop. The middle frame 12 as a main body frame is assembled so as to be openable and detachable, and the game board 20 is detachably disposed on the middle frame 12. An effect display unit (symbol display means) 17 as an effect execution means capable of displaying an effect display is detachably disposed on the rear side of the game board 20, and a predetermined start condition is satisfied (described later). The effect display unit 17 can variably display an effect design (hereinafter referred to as “decorative drawing”) triggered by a winning pachinko ball in each start winning opening 33a, 35a. In the embodiment, a liquid crystal display device in which a liquid crystal panel is housed in a housing case is adopted as the effect display unit 17, but the present invention is not limited to this. Various conventionally known display devices capable of stopping and variably displaying various decorative drawings such as the above display devices can be adopted.

  A front frame 13 as a front member is formed on the front side of the middle frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. The front frame 13 is formed with a window 13b that opens back and forth at a position corresponding to the game area 21 of the game board 20. Yes. The front frame 13 is provided with a see-through protection plate 13a formed of a glass plate or a transparent synthetic resin material so as to cover the window 13b, and protects the game board 20 from the front side in a state where it can be seen. Yes. In addition, ball trays 14 and 15 capable of storing pachinko balls are provided below the window 13b in the front frame 13, so that the ball trays 14 and 15 can be opened and closed integrally with the front frame 13. It has become. An upper ball tray 14 and a lower ball tray 15 are assembled to the front frame 13 of the first embodiment in a vertical positional relationship. Note that one or both of the upper and lower ball trays 14 and 15 may be assembled to the middle frame 12 separately from the front frame 13. Moreover, it can also be set as the structure provided only with one ball | bowl tray 14,15.

  Further, an operation handle 16 for operating a hitting ball launching device (not shown) is provided at a position on the front right side of the pachinko machine 10 (the front frame 13 in the first embodiment). The operation handle 16 includes an operation lever 16a urged in the left rotation direction. When the player turns the operation lever 16a to rotate right, the hitting ball launching device is operated, Pachinko balls stored in the ball tray 14 are fired one by one toward the game area 21 of the game board 20. Here, when the hitting ball launching device is operated so that the hitting force of the pachinko ball changes depending on the turning amount of the operation lever 16a, and the player adjusts the turning amount of the operation lever 16a, the game area In 21, the position where the pachinko ball can reach (launch position) can be arbitrarily changed.

(About game board 20)
The game board 20 is a transparent flat plate member (game area forming member) made of a synthetic resin material such as acrylic or polycarbonate, and on the back side of the game board 20, the effect display unit 17 and various kinds of An installation member (accommodating space defining member) 80 in which the effect device 100 and the like are disposed is disposed. As shown in FIG. 2, a game area 21 in which a pachinko ball can flow down (movable) is defined on the front side of the game board 20 by a substantially circular guide rail 22 arranged on the front surface (board surface). A game is played when a pachinko ball launched from the hitting ball launcher is launched into the game area 21. The game board 20 may be decorated with a synthetic resin sheet or the like on which various patterns are drawn on the surface of a wood board such as a plywood board.

  In addition, the game board 20 is provided with installation holes (not shown) penetrating in the front and rear directions at appropriate positions, and various game board installation parts are attached to the respective installation openings. An outlet 23 for discharging pachinko balls is opened at the lowest position. Here, on the game board 20 of the embodiment, a frame-shaped decorative body 25 in which the display unit 17a of the effect display unit 17 is visible from the front side and a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 21 can enter. (Specifically, a first start winning section 27, a second start winning section 28, a first special winning section 33, a second special winning section 36, a first gate section 41, a second gate section 43, etc.), etc. Are arranged as game board installation parts. It should be noted that the number of the mounting openings is appropriately changed as necessary depending on the number of game board installation parts attached to the game board 20 and the arrangement positions. Here, when a pachinko ball enters the ball entrance that opens in the game area 21 is collectively referred to as “entry ball”, and when the pachinko ball enters (enters) the ball entrance, In particular, when a predetermined game condition (for example, a winning ball payout condition, a special figure determination condition, or a common figure determination condition described later) is established, it may be referred to as “winning”.

(About the frame-shaped decorative body 25)
In the game board 20 of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, a display window portion 25 a that opens in the front and rear is formed in a first mounting opening that opens at the approximate center of the game area 21 surrounded by the guide rail 22. A frame-shaped decorative body 25, also referred to as a center role, is attached so that the display portion 17 a of the effect display portion 17 can be viewed from the front of the game board 20 through the display window portion 25 a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. It is configured. Specifically, the frame-shaped decorative body 25 projects forward from the front surface of the game board 20 and extends so as to surround the display window portion 25a, thereby dividing the game area 21 and the display portion 17a of the effect display portion 17 from each other. A partition wall portion 25b and a thin plate-like base plate portion 25c extending outward from the rear edge of the partition wall portion 25b are provided. Then, with the base plate portion 25c in contact with the front surface of the game board 20, the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is fixed to the game board 20 by fixing the base plate portion 25c to the game board 20 from the front side by fixing means such as screws. 20 is attached to the outside of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 (specifically, between the partition wall 25b and the guide rail 22), and a game area 21 in which pachinko balls flow down is defined. Yes. In addition, the said baseplate part 25c is formed in the thickness which can pass a pachinko ball on the front side in the state which attached the frame-shaped decoration body 25 to the game board 20. As shown in FIG. The partition wall portion 25b of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 continuously extends from the substantially middle position of the left edge of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 (base plate portion 25c) to the upper edge and the lower right edge. The pachinko ball is restricted from flowing down (falling) across the front side of the display unit 17a in the effect display unit 17. Note that the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is not limited to a form in which the display window part 25a is opened in front and back, but can be in a form in which all or part of the display window part 25a is closed with a transparent plate or the like.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is provided with a stage 25d on the lower side of the display window 25a (the inner peripheral lower edge of the frame-shaped decorative body 25), and the left side of the display window 25a. In addition, a ball introduction part 25e that opens into the first ball flow down area 21a (game area 21) and takes a pachinko ball flowing down the first ball flow down area 21a into the inside (stage 25d) of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is provided. The ball introduction part 25e is configured to communicate with the stage 25d. The pachinko balls passed from the ball introduction part 25e to the stage 25d roll to the left and right on the stage 25d and are then discharged to the game area 21. Here, in the stage 25d, a plurality of discharge portions are formed above the first start winning portion 27, and the pachinko balls are discharged into the game area 21 from any of the discharge portions. Yes. Specifically, a discharge unit is provided vertically above the first start winning port 27a in the first start winning unit 27 and on a side shifted to the left and right with respect to the first start winning port 27a. The upper pachinko ball is discharged so that the first start winning opening 27a can be easily won (entered). That is, by guiding the pachinko ball to the upper position of the first start winning portion 27 by the stage 25d, the ball introducing portion is more than the pachinko ball that has flowed down the first ball falling region 21a without being taken into the ball introducing portion 25e. The probability that the pachinko ball taken in by 25e and guided to the stage 25d wins the first start winning opening 27a is increased.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 includes a first start winning portion 27, a first special winning portion 33, and a first winning portion as a plurality of entering portions into which pachinko balls flowing down the game area 21 can enter. The gate portion 41 is provided at a position where a pachinko ball flowing down the first ball flow-down region 21a can enter, and the second special winning portion 36 and the second gate portion 43 serving as the ball-entry portion include the first A pachinko ball that flows down the two-sphere falling region 21b is provided at a position where it can enter. Then, triggered by the entrance of the pachinko ball into the entrance, the control process corresponding to each entrance can be executed to play a game.

(About the starting prize winners 27 and 28)
As shown in FIG. 2, the first start winning portion 27 includes a first start winning opening 27 a that opens with a certain opening width in the game area 21. In the embodiment, the first start winning portion 27 is below the frame-shaped decorative body 25. A pachinko ball that flows down the game area 21 at a position (a position below the stage 25d) is provided at a position where a prize can be won. In addition, the second start winning portion 28 is provided at a position where the pachinko ball flowing down the game area 21 can be awarded at a position below the first start winning portion 27. The second start winning section 28 includes a start opening / closing member (opening / closing means) 29 for opening and closing a second start winning opening (winning opening) 28a with respect to the game area 21, and a start winning solenoid (see FIG. By opening and closing the start opening / closing member 29 by driving (not shown), the opening width of the second start winning award port 28a with respect to the game area 21 can be varied. In other words, the pachinko ball that has flowed down the game area 21 up to the position where the first start winning portion 27 is arranged can be awarded with a certain probability to the first start winning opening 27a, and the start opening / closing member 29 is opened. By operating, the pachinko ball that has flowed down the game area 21 to the position where the second start winning portion 28 is arranged is configured to easily win the second start winning port 28a.

  Here, in the discharge path of the pachinko balls won in the first and second start winning units 27 and 28, start winning detection sensors 31 and 32 (see FIG. 3) are provided as winning detection means for detecting the pachinko balls. The main control CPU (main control processing means) of the main control board 60 is triggered by the input of the ball detection signals from the start winning detection sensors 31 and 32 to the main control board (main control means) 60. ) 60a is a special figure determination (winning determination) for determining whether or not the special figure is a hit (hit), and a predetermined gaming privilege is given by a determination result per special figure. . Then, when the ball detection signal from one of the start winning detection sensors 31 and 32 is input to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60, the main control CPU 60a performs payout of the winning ball as a prize bonus. By executing the control process, a predetermined number of pachinko balls are paid out as prize balls.

  Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, various information (random numbers) is acquired along with the detection of the pachinko balls by the first and second start winning detection sensors 31 and 32, and based on the acquired information While determining per figure, the effect display unit 17 is configured to execute a symbol variation effect based on the result of the special symbol determination. Then, when the determination result of the special figure hit determination becomes the hit determination result, the combination that results in a predetermined hit display on the display unit 17a of the effect display unit 17 as a result of the symbol variation effect in the effect display unit 17 After the decoration drawing is confirmed and stopped (for example, a set of three of the same effect design), a winning game (a special game such as a big hit game or a small hit game) that is advantageous to the player is given (occurred) as a game privilege. It has become so. In addition, an effect control board (effect control means) 65 for controlling the execution of effects is wired to the main control board 60, and the effect control board 65 is based on a control signal input from the main control board 60. An effect control CPU (effect control processing means) 65a included in the device controls the effect display unit 17 and the effect device 100 so that a predetermined game effect is executed. In the embodiment, the effect display unit 17 is controlled by the display control board 70 that executes control processing based on a control signal from the effect control board 65.

(About Special Prizes 33, 34)
As shown in FIG. 2, the first special winning portion 33 is provided on the left side of the starting winning portions 27 and 28 so that a pachinko ball flowing down the first ball falling area 21a can win. Yes. The first special winning portion 33 is configured to open and close the first special winning opening 33a with respect to the game area 21 by a first special opening / closing member (opening / closing member) 34. As the winning solenoid 35 (see FIG. 9) is driven, the first special opening / closing member 34 is displaced between a closed position for closing the first special winning opening 33a and an open position for opening the first special winning opening 33a. That is, the first special winning portion 33 includes a closed position in which the first special opening and closing member 34 prevents the pachinko ball from winning the first special winning opening 33a in accordance with the driving of the first special winning solenoid 35, and the first special winning portion 33. It is configured to move between an open position that allows a pachinko ball to enter the winning opening 33a. Similarly, the second special winning portion 36 is arranged on the right side of the start winning portions 27 and 28 so that a pachinko ball flowing down the second ball falling region 21b can win. The second special winning portion 36 is configured to open and close the second special winning opening 36a with respect to the game area 21 by a second special opening / closing member (opening / closing member) 37, and a second special winning portion 36a serving as a driving means. As the winning solenoid 38 (see FIG. 9) is driven, the second special opening / closing member 37 is displaced between a closed position for closing the second special winning opening 36a and an open position for opening the second special winning opening 36a. That is, the second special winning portion 36 has a closed position where the second special opening / closing member 37 prevents the pachinko ball from winning a prize in the second special winning opening 36a in accordance with the driving of the second special winning solenoid 38, and the second special winning portion 36. It is configured to move between an open position that allows a pachinko ball to enter the winning opening 36a. Here, the first and second special winning portions 33 and 36 are configured so that the corresponding special winning ports 33a and 36a are always closed (non-winning state) by the special opening and closing members 34 and 37. The special winning opening 33a is opened (with a winning possible state) with the grant of (winning game). That is, the first and second special winning units 33 and 36 function as winning devices that can be opened in a winning game state (special game state) to which a winning game is given.

  Each of the special winning units 33 and 36 has a special winning detection sensor 39 as a winning detection means for detecting a pachinko ball in a discharge path for discharging the pachinko balls won in the special winning ports 33a and 36a. 40 (see FIG. 3) are individually provided, and the special winning detection sensors 39, 40 are connected to the main control board 60 by wiring. Then, the main control CPU 60a uses a predetermined number of pachinko balls as a payout condition for the pachinko balls as the game medium when the ball detection signals from the special winning detection sensors 39, 40 are input to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60. It is configured to determine to pay out the ball as a prize ball (winning bonus).

(About gate parts 41 and 43)
As shown in FIG. 2, the gate portions 41 and 43 are provided on the left and right sides of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 so that pachinko balls flowing down the first and second ball falling regions 21a and 21b can pass through. Each of the gate portions 41 and 43 is provided with gate sensors 42 and 44 for detecting pachinko balls passing therethrough. Each of the gate sensors 42 and 44 is connected to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) by wiring (see FIG. 3), and any one of the gate sensors 42 detects a pachinko ball and sends a detection signal to the main control board 60. Is set so that the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60 performs a normal hit determination (opening determination as to whether or not to allow the opening operation). The start winning solenoid 30 is driven so as to open the start opening / closing member 29 of the second start winning portion 28 when the normal hit determination becomes a determination result per hit (determination result permitting the opening operation). It has come to be.

(About the installation member 80)
The installation member 80 is formed in a box shape having an opening extending forward from an outer peripheral edge portion of a back plate facing and spaced apart from the back surface of the game board 20. In a state where the front end is in contact with the back surface of the game board 20, the game board 20 and the installation member 8 are fixed by screws. Then, in the accommodation space 81 defined between the game board 20 in the installation member 80, various production devices that perform various light emission effects and motion effects are installed. Can be handled as one unit. In the embodiment, adjacent to the left side of the effect display unit 17, a light emission effect device 100 that executes effects by light emission and operation is disposed. In FIG. 4, a part of the installation member 80 (arrangement position of the light emitting effect device 100) is shown enlarged. Here, the back plate of the installation member 80 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape slightly smaller than the outer shape of the back surface of the game board 20, and most of the back side of the game board 20 is accommodated between the installation member 80. It is configured to face the space 81.

(About the light emitting effect device 100)
As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the light emitting effect device 100 includes a device main body 101 attached to the installation member 80 and a light emitting decoration portion having an LED 200 as a light emitter, and controls the effect control board 65. Based on this, the LED 200 included in the light emitting decorations 140 and 150 is activated (lit and extinguished) to produce an effect by light emission. In addition, the light emitting decoration device 100 includes a movable base 115 that supports the light emitting decoration portions 140 and 150, a drive motor 110 as drive means, and a linkage mechanism 120 that connects the movable base 115 and the drive motor 110. By controlling the operation (drive start and drive stop) of the drive motor 110 based on the control of the effect control board 65, the light emitting decorations 140 and 150 perform effects by the operation via the linkage mechanism 120. It is configured. That is, the light emitting decoration device 100 according to the embodiment can perform an effect that combines an effect (light emission effect) due to light emission of the light emitting decoration portions 140 and 150 and an effect due to operation (movable effect) based on the control of the effect control board 65. It is like that.

  Note that the operation of the light emitting decorations 140 and 150 (LED 200) and the drive motor 110 may be directly controlled by the control signal of the effect control board 65, and control is performed based on the control signal of the effect control board 65. The light emission control board 72 and the drive control board for executing the above are provided, and the operation of the light emitting decorations 140 and 150 (LED 200) and the drive motor 110 is controlled based on the control of the light emission control board 72 and the drive control board. Also good. In the embodiment, the light emission control board 72 controls the operation of the LED 200 based on the control signal of the effect control board 65, and the effect control board 65 drives and controls the drive motor 110. Note that the effect control board 65 may have the functions of the light emission control board 72.

  The light emitting decoration device 100 according to the embodiment includes a plurality of (two in the embodiment) light emitting decoration portions 140 and 150, and the light emission decoration portions 140 and 150 are interlocked by driving the drive motor 110. It is configured to work. In the following description, the first light emitting decoration unit 140 and the second light emitting decoration unit 150 may be designated and distinguished. Here, the first light emitting decoration portion 140 is supported so as not to be relatively movable with respect to the movable base 115, and the second light emission decoration portion 150 is fixed to the movable base 115 as will be described later. The light-emitting decorative portions 140 and 150 are moved to the first position (solid line in FIG. 5) and the second position (FIG. 5) by moving the movable base 115 via the linkage mechanism 120. Are configured to reciprocate in conjunction with each other.

(About the device body 101)
As shown in FIG. 5, the apparatus main body 101 includes a front cover member 102 that forms a front surface and a rear cover member 108 that forms a rear surface, and the front and rear cover members 102 and 108 are assembled to form a space. The portion 101a is formed in a box shape. The front plate portion 103 of the front cover member 102 includes a guide portion 104 that guides the movable base 115 and operation guide portions 105 and 106 that guide the operation of the second light emitting decoration portion 150 with respect to the movable base 115. As the movable base 115 (first light emitting decoration part 140) moves along the guide part 104, the second light emitting decoration part 150 guided by the operation guide parts 105 and 106 operates. It is like that.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the guide portion 104 is formed so as to be inclined upward linearly from the left end side to the right end side of the front plate portion 103, and a movable base 115 is formed along the guide portion 104. As it moves, the first light emitting decoration part 140 moves from the first position on the front left side of the apparatus main body 101 (solid line in FIG. 5) to the second position on the upper right (see the two-dot chain line in FIG. 5). It has become. Note that a pair of guide portions 104 according to the embodiment are provided in a parallel relationship and are formed in a long hole shape penetrating the space portion 101 a of the apparatus main body 101, and the front plate portion is interposed through the guide portion 104. The movable base 115 positioned on the front side of 103 can be connected to the linkage mechanism 120 (specifically, a connecting member 127 described later) in the space 101a.

  Further, the operation guide unit includes a first operation guide unit 105 that is linearly inclined upward from the left end side to the right end side of the front plate portion 103, and the left end side to the right end of the front plate portion 103. A second motion guide portion 106 is formed so as to incline upward in a curved shape that curves upward toward the side. Here, the first motion guide unit 105 is formed in a long hole shape penetrating into the internal space of the apparatus main body 101 in a parallel relationship with the guide unit 104, and the first motion guide unit 105 Accordingly, the second light emitting decorative portion 150 located on the front side of the front plate portion 103 can be connected to the linkage mechanism 120 (specifically, a second linkage arm 126 described later) in the space portion 101a. Yes. The first motion guide unit 105 is provided so as to be positioned between the pair of guide units 104. The second motion guide unit 106 is formed in a long hole shape penetrating the internal space of the apparatus main body 101 above the guide unit 104 positioned on the upper side. When the sliding projection 126b of the arm 126 (described later) is inserted and the movable base 115 moves along the guide portion 104, the second linkage arm 126 swings, whereby the second light emitting decoration. The unit 150 is configured to move from a first position on the front left side of the apparatus main body 101 (solid line in FIG. 5) to a second position on the upper right side (see a two-dot chain line in FIG. 5).

(About movable base 115)
Here, as shown in FIG. 5, the movable base 115 is formed in a plate shape facing the front surface of the apparatus main body 101 (the front plate portion 103 of the front cover member 102). The first light emitting decoration portion 140 is fixed to the front surface of the movable base 115, and the first light emission decoration portion 140 moves together with the movement of the movable base 115. Further, the movable base 115 is formed with a first connecting portion 116 protruding rearward at a position corresponding to the lower guide portion 104, and backward to a position corresponding to the upper guide portion 104. A protruding second connecting portion 117 is formed, and each connecting portion 116, 117 is inserted into the space portion 101a of the apparatus main body 101 from the front side via the corresponding guide portion 104, and in the space portion 101a, the connecting mechanism 120 is connected to the linkage mechanism 120. It comes to connect. That is, the movable base 115 is configured to move in parallel with the apparatus main body 101 by inserting each of the first and second connecting portions 116 and 117 provided on the movable base 115 into the corresponding guide portion 104. Yes. In the space 101 a of the apparatus main body 101, the connecting member 127 constituting the linkage mechanism 120 is connected to the protruding end portion of the first connecting portion 116, and the protruding end portion of the second connecting portion 117 is connected to the protruding end portion of the second connecting portion 117. A second linkage arm 126 constituting the linkage mechanism 120 is rotatably supported. The movable base 115 is formed with a support hole 118 extending along the first motion guide portion 105 at a position aligned with the first motion guide portion 105 in the front-rear direction. Thus, the second light emitting decoration 150 and the second linkage arm 126 are connected.

(About linkage mechanism 120)
As shown in FIG. 5, the linkage mechanism 120 includes a drive gear 121 attached to the drive shaft 110 a of the drive motor 110, and a rotating body 122 having a driven gear (not shown) that meshes with the drive gear 121. The first linkage arm 123 connected to the rotating body 122, the connecting member 127 connecting the first linkage arm 123 and the movable base 115, and the second light emitting decoration 150 are supported by the movable base 115. And a second linkage arm 126 to be connected. Here, the drive motor 110 is attached to the rear plate 109 in a state in which the drive shaft 110a is inserted into the space 101a from the rear through a through hole 109a formed in the rear plate 109 of the rear cover member 108. Thus, the rotating body 122 (drive gear) is fixed to the drive shaft 110a in the space 101a. Further, the rotating body 122 is rotatably supported by a shaft portion 109b formed in the rear plate portion 109 of the rear cover member 108 and extending forward and backward, and forward on the front surface of the rotating body 122. A projecting linkage shaft 122a is formed. In addition, a position detection piece 122b is formed on the rotating body 122 so as to protrude radially outward from the outer peripheral edge of the driven gear, and the position of the notch formed in the position detection piece 122b is a position detection sensor. By detecting at 130, the original position of the rotating body 122 is detected. In the embodiment, when the original position of the rotating body 122 is detected, the first and second light emitting decorations 140 and 150 are configured to be positioned at the first position.

  As shown in FIG. 5, one end of the first linkage arm 123 is rotatably supported by the apparatus main body 101 (front and rear cover members 102 and 108) via a shaft portion 123 a extending front and rear. A first arm portion 124 and a second arm portion 125 supported at one end portion so as to be swingable through a shaft portion 124a extending forward and backward with respect to the other end portion of the first arm portion 124. Thus, the connecting member 127 is swingably supported with respect to the other end portion of the second arm portion 125. Here, a first linkage hole 124b extending in the longitudinal direction is formed in the first arm portion 124, and the linkage shaft 122a of the rotating body 122 is inserted into the first linkage hole 124b from the rear. . In other words, the first arm portion 124 swings as the rotating body 122 rotates, and the second arm portion 125 swings as the first arm portion 124 swings. The movable base 115 is configured to move when the connecting member 127 moves along the first guide portion 104 of the apparatus main body 101 as the arm portion 125 swings. As shown in FIG. 5, in the space 101 a of the apparatus main body 101, the movable base 115 (first light emitting decoration 140) is directed in the direction in which it moves from the first position toward the second position. A biasing means 132 for biasing the linkage arm (first arm portion 124) is provided. Here, the urging means 132 of the embodiment employs a torsion spring, but various means such as a tension spring and known means such as rubber can be employed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the second linkage arm 126 is formed with a shaft hole 126a penetrating in the front-rear direction at an intermediate position, and is slid so as to protrude forward on one end side (upper end side). A portion 126b is formed, and a second linkage hole 126c extending in the longitudinal direction of the second linkage arm 126 is formed on the other end side (lower end side). A second connecting portion 117 of the movable base 115 is inserted into the shaft hole 126 a of the second linkage arm 126, and the second linkage arm 126 is swingably supported by the movable base 115. It has become. The sliding projection 126b is inserted into the second motion guide portion 106 of the apparatus main body 101 from the rear, and the sliding projection 126b moves along the second motion guide as the movable base 115 moves. The second linkage arm 126 is configured to swing by sliding in the portion 106. Here, a plurality of (two in the embodiment) guide projections 151b projecting rearward are formed on the rear surface of the second support member 151, which will be described later, on the second light emitting decoration 150, and the guide The protrusion 151 b is inserted into the support hole 118 of the movable base 115 and the second motion guide portion 106 of the apparatus main body 101 from the front side, and is inserted into the second linkage hole 126 c of the second linkage arm 126. That is, as the second linkage arm 126 swings, the guide protrusion 151b moves along the second motion guide portion 106 and the support hole 118, so that the second light emitting decoration portion 150 is moved to the first position and It moves between the second positions. Here, by inserting each of the plurality of guide portions 104 into the support hole 118 of the movable base 115, the second light emitting decoration portion 150 can move linearly while maintaining a certain posture. ing.

(About the first light emitting decoration 140)
As shown in FIG. 5, the first light emitting decoration part 140 is provided with a first support member 141 supported by the movable base 115 and a front side of the first support member 141, and includes an LED (Light Emitting Diode). A first LED substrate (LED substrate) 142 on which a plurality of LEDs 200 are mounted, and a light transmitting portion that is provided so as to face the substrate surface (mounting surface 142a) on which the LEDs 200 are mounted on the first LED substrate 142, and is capable of transmitting light. 1 cover member (cover member) 143, and the light transmission portion of the first cover member 143 can be made to emit light by the light of the LED 200 of the first LED substrate 142 so that a light emission effect can be performed. Here, the first cover member 143 is integrally formed of a colored synthetic resin material capable of transmitting light, and the entire first support member 141 functions as a light transmitting portion.

(About the first LED board 142)
As shown in FIG. 6 (c), the first LED substrate 142 includes an insulating base material IB having electrical insulation, and conductive wiring patterns H11 such as copper foil provided on the insulating base material IB. H12 and an electrical component such as a resistor (not shown) for adjusting the current flowing through the connector CN for the external wiring, the LED 200, and the LED 200 on the first LED substrate 142 by solder, conductive adhesive, or the like. Has been implemented. Here, as the insulator base material IB, a known rigid substrate such as a phenol substrate in which a paper is impregnated with a phenol resin or a glass epoxy substrate in which a glass fiber cloth is impregnated with an epoxy resin can be employed. It is also possible to adopt a flexible substrate having flexibility using a plastic film such as polyester. In addition, the first LED board 142 is a single-sided board in which the wiring patterns H11 and H12 are formed on one side of the insulator base IB, a double-sided board in which the wiring patterns H11 and H12 are formed on both sides, and the insulating base IB and the wiring pattern H11. , A multi-layer substrate in which H12 are stacked in layers may be used. In the first LED board 142 of the embodiment, wiring patterns H11 and H12 are formed on both surfaces of the insulator board, and the connector CN and the LED 200 for external wiring connection are mounted on the front mounting surface 142a facing the first cover member 143. In addition, a resistor is mounted on the back side facing the first support member 141. In addition, an insulating film SR is provided so as to cover the front and back surfaces of the insulator base material IB on which the wiring patterns H11 and H12 are formed, and is configured to prevent the wiring patterns H11 and H12 from being oxidized or short-circuited. Yes. The first support member 141 is formed with a heat radiation hole 141a that opens back and forth in accordance with the mounting position of the resistor, and heat generated by the resistor can be released to the outside through the heat radiation hole 141a. It is like that.

  In addition, a side-emitting LED 200 is mounted on the first LED substrate 142 on a mounting surface 142 a that faces the first cover member 143. That is, each LED 200 is mounted in a posture capable of irradiating light in a direction along the mounting surface 142a of the first LED substrate 142, and when the LED 200 is turned on, the light of the LED 200 is directed to the first cover member 143. Therefore, it is possible to prevent light from being irradiated on the first cover member 143. Here, in the embodiment, a single LED element (not shown) is provided in a cavity 200a molded with ceramic, resin, or the like, and a resin such as epoxy or silicone in which a phosphor is dispersed is filled in the cavity 200a. A monochromatic LED 200 enclosing a light emitting element is mounted, and a pair of cathode side electrode KT and anode side electrode AT exposed to the outside of the cavity 200a are joined to wiring patterns H11 and H12 provided on the first LED substrate 142. Has been. That is, the LED 200 on the wiring patterns H11 and H12 is turned on by passing a current from the cathode side terminal K to the anode side terminal based on the control of the effect control board 65. Note that the emission color of the LED 200 is not particularly limited.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, the mounting position of the LED 200 is determined along the outer peripheral edge of the LED board 142, and wiring patterns H11 and H12 are formed on the first LED board 142 so as to connect the mounting positions. Has been. Specifically, the first LED substrate 142 of the embodiment is formed in a substantially disc shape, and the wiring pattern H11 is formed so that the LEDs 200 can be mounted in an annular arrangement around a predetermined fixed point O on the substrate 142. , H12 are formed. That is, the plurality of LEDs 200 are connected in series to the wiring patterns H11 and H12. Here, an alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 6A indicates the wiring patterns H11 and H12 formed on the mounting surface 142a of the first LED substrate 142. Note that the distance from the outer peripheral edge of the mounting surface 142a of the first LED board 142 to each LED 200 does not have to be completely the same.

  Here, on the first LED substrate 142, a plurality of wiring patterns H11, H12 to which a plurality of LEDs 200 are connected in series are formed in an annular shape extending around the same fixed point O (FIG. 6A). reference). In the embodiment, the wiring patterns H11 and H12 are formed so as to form two rings around the fixed point O.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6A, the LED 200 adjacent to the first LED substrate 142 is mounted in a direction that irradiates light in directions opposite to each other in a direction that intersects the light irradiation direction (LED 200 arrangement direction). Has been. Specifically, in each of the wiring patterns H11 and H12 along the outer peripheral edge of the first LED board 142, the LEDs 200 adjacent in the arrangement direction are mounted so as to alternately irradiate light in the opposite direction. That is, in the LED 200 arrangement method, the LED 200 with the light irradiation direction facing the center side (annular array center) of the first LED substrate 142 is mounted between the LEDs 200 with the light irradiation direction facing the outer peripheral edge of the first LED substrate 142. Yes. Here, in the wiring pattern H12 located on the inner side, the LED 200 whose light irradiation direction faces the outer peripheral edge of the first LED substrate 142 can be irradiated with light between the adjacent LED 200 in the arrangement direction in the wiring pattern H11 located on the outer side. The LED 200 on the wiring pattern H12 located on the inner side is configured to be illuminated between the LEDs 200 on the wiring pattern H11 located on the outer side. In other words, by illuminating the LED 200 on the wiring pattern H12 positioned on the inner side between the LEDs 200 on the wiring pattern H1 positioned on the outer side, it is possible to increase the arrangement interval of the LEDs 200 provided on the wiring pattern H11 positioned on the outer side. Thus, the number of mounted LEDs 200 can be reduced.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 6A, the LED 200 is mounted on the first LED substrate 142 in the direction in which electrodes of the same polarity are adjacent in the arrangement direction. That is, each LED 200 in each wiring pattern H11, H12 is mounted in such a posture that the cathode-side electrode KT and the anode-side electrode AT are alternately reversed in the arrangement direction, and is one side with respect to the cathode-side electrode KT of any LED 200. The cathode side electrode KT of the LED 200 adjacent on the side faces each other, and the anode side electrode AT of the LED 200 adjacent on the other side faces the anode side electrode AT of the arbitrary LED 200. And each wiring pattern H11, H12 is provided so that the wiring part which connects the cathode side electrode KT and anode side electrode AT of LED200 which adjoins in the arrangement direction may bypass the mounting position of LED200. The light of LED200 is irradiated to the wiring part. That is, the wiring patterns H11 and H12 are provided on the front side of the LED 200 in the light irradiation direction. Specifically, in the embodiment, the wiring pattern H11, so that the wiring portion is positioned on the front side of the light irradiation direction of the LED 200 mounted in a posture in which the light irradiation direction is directed to the center side (annular arrangement center) of the first LED substrate 142. H12 is bypassed.

  That is, the light emitted from the LED 200 is applied to the insulating coating SR that covers the wiring portion protruding from the insulating base IB by the thickness of the wiring patterns H11 and H12, and the light is irradiated to the first cover member 143 side. It is easy to reflect. Thus, the insulating coating SR provided so as to cover the wiring patterns H11 and H12 on the first LED substrate 142 functions as a reflecting portion that reflects the light of the LED 200 toward the first cover member 143. Here, the insulating coating SR is preferably formed in white or the like having a high light reflectance. However, even if the insulating coating SR such as green or blue is formed, the light of the LED 200 is applied to the first cover member 143. It can be reflected and function as a reflecting portion.

(About the second light emitting decoration 150)
Next, the second light emitting decoration unit 150 will be described. The basic configuration of the second light emitting decoration unit 150 is the same as that of the first light emitting decoration unit 140 described above. That is, as shown in FIG. 5, the second light emitting decorative portion 150 is provided on the second support member 151 supported by the movable base 115 and the front side of the second support member 151, and a plurality of LEDs 200 are mounted. The second LED board (LED board) 152 and a second cover member (light-transmitting part) that is provided so as to face the board surface (mounting surface 152a) on which the LED 200 is mounted on the second LED board 152 and has a light transmission part that can transmit light. Cover member) 153, and the light transmitting portion of the second cover member 153 can emit light by the light of the LED 200 of the second LED substrate 152 so that a light emission effect can be performed. Here, the second cover member 153 is integrally formed of a colored synthetic resin material capable of transmitting light, and the entire second support member 151 functions as a light transmitting portion.

(About the second LED board 152)
Since the basic configuration of the second LED substrate 152 is the same as that of the first LED substrate 142, the same components as those of the first LED substrate 142 are denoted by the same reference numerals and detailed description thereof is omitted. That is, the second LED substrate 152 is provided with the insulator base material IB wiring pattern H21, and an electrical component such as a connector CN for external wiring connection, the LED 200, or a resistor is mounted on the substrate surface of the second LED substrate 152. Yes. Note that the 2LED substrate 152 of the embodiment includes a first substrate portion 152b formed to be narrow and a second substrate portion 152c that is wider than the first substrate portion 152b.

  Here, the mounting position of the LED 200 is determined on the first substrate portion 152b of the second LED substrate 152 so that the LEDs 200 are arranged in a straight line. Here, the straight lines in which the LEDs 200 are arranged on the second LED substrate 152 are referred to as arrangement lines L1 and L2. In other words, in the embodiment, a plurality of (two in the embodiment) array lines L1 and L2 are defined, and the wiring pattern H21 is connected to the second LED substrate 152 so as to alternately connect the LEDs 200 of the array lines L1 and L2. Is formed. That is, the LEDs 200 on the plurality of array lines L1 and L2 are connected in series to the same wiring pattern H21. In addition, the dashed-dotted line in FIG.6 (b) has shown the wiring pattern H21 formed in the mounting surface of the 2nd LED board 152. FIG.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, the LED 200 is mounted on the second LED substrate 152 in a posture in which light is irradiated in a direction intersecting with the array lines L1 and L2. Specifically, a plurality of (three in the embodiment) LEDs 200 are mounted on the array line L1 in a posture facing the same direction intersecting the array line L1, and the array line L2 A plurality of (two in the embodiment) LEDs 200 are mounted in a posture facing the same direction intersecting L2. Further, the LED 200 mounted on the array line L1 and the LED 200 mounted on the array line L2 are configured such that the light irradiation directions are opposite to each other, and the light of the LED 200 mounted on the array line L1 is arrayed. The light is emitted between the LEDs 200 mounted on the line L2, and the light of the LEDs 200 mounted on the array line L2 is irradiated between the LEDs 200 mounted on the array line L1. That is, by illuminating the space between the LEDs 200 on one of the array lines L1 and L2 with the LED 200 on the other array lines L1 and L2, it is possible to increase the arrangement interval of the LEDs 200 provided in the wiring pattern H21. The number can be reduced.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 6B, the cathode side electrode KT and the anode side electrode AT of the LEDs 200 of the array lines L1 and L2 are mounted on the second LED substrate 152 in a posture in which they are opposite to each other. ing. That is, the wiring portion connected to the anode side electrode AT of the LED 200 mounted on the array line L1 is connected to the cathode side electrode KT that is spaced from the LED 200 mounted on the array line L2, and the LED 200 mounted on the array line L2. A wiring portion connected to the anode side electrode AT is connected to the cathode side electrode KT of the LED 200 mounted on the array line L1 across the front side in the light irradiation direction of the LED 200. That is, the wiring pattern H21 is provided on the front side in the light irradiation direction of the LEDs 200 located on the array line L2. In addition, a wiring portion connected to the connector mounted on the second LED substrate 152 is provided on the front side in the light irradiation direction of the LEDs 200 located on the array line L1. As described above, the light emitted from the LED 200 is irradiated onto the insulating coating SR that covers the wiring portion protruding from the insulator base material IB by the thickness of the wiring pattern H21. It is easy to reflect on the 153 side. Thus, the insulating coating SR provided so as to cover the wiring pattern H21 in the second LED substrate 152 functions as a reflecting portion that reflects the light of the LED 200 toward the second cover member 153.

  In addition, a plurality (six in the embodiment) of LEDs 200 are mounted on the second substrate portion 152c of the second LED substrate 152 in a direction crossing the array lines L1 and L2 of the LEDs 200 mounted on the first substrate portion 152b. ing. The mounting position of the LED 200 is defined in an arc shape on the second substrate portion, and a wiring pattern H22 is formed so as to connect the mounting positions. In the embodiment, the wiring pattern H21 of the first substrate portion 152b and the wiring pattern H22 of the second substrate portion 152c are configured to form one continuous wiring pattern, but individual wiring patterns are formed. You may make it do.

  On the second substrate portion 152c of the second LED substrate 152, the LEDs 200 adjacent to each other in a direction intersecting the light irradiation direction (arrangement direction) are mounted in a posture to irradiate light in opposite directions. That is, the LED 200 is mounted on the second substrate portion 152c of the second LED substrate 152 in a direction in which electrodes having the same polarity are adjacent in the arrangement direction. In other words, each LED 200 is mounted in a posture in which the cathode side electrode KT and the anode side electrode AT are alternately reversed in the arrangement direction, and the LED 200 adjacent to the cathode side electrode KT of any LED 200 on one side is mounted. The cathode side electrode KT faces each other, and the anode side electrode AT of the LED 200 adjacent on the other side with respect to the anode side electrode AT of the arbitrary LED 200 faces each other. A wiring portion of the wiring pattern H22 that connects the cathode side electrode KT and the anode side electrode AT of the LEDs 200 adjacent in the arrangement direction is provided so as to bypass the mounting position of the LED 200, and the LED 200 is provided in the bypassed wiring portion. Of light. That is, the wiring pattern H22 is provided on the front side of the LED 200 in the light irradiation direction. Thus, the light emitted from the LED 200 is irradiated onto the insulating coating SR that covers the wiring portion protruding from the insulator base material IB by the thickness of the wiring pattern H22, so that the light is emitted from the second cover member 153. It is easy to reflect to the side.

(Operation of Example)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment will be described.

  When the player operates the operation handle 16 provided on the front side of the pachinko machine 10, the hitting ball launching device is actuated to launch a pachinko ball, and a game area 21 (first ball flow down) of the game board 20 is fired. It flows down in the area 21a or the second sphere falling area 21b). Then, when the pachinko ball flowing down the first ball flowing area 21a and the second ball flowing area 21b of the game area 21 wins the first starting winning section 27 and the second starting winning section 28, the special hit is given. While the determination is made, the symbol variation effect on the effect display unit 17 is started. Then, when the special symbol hit determination results in a hit determination result, the decorative drawing stops at a combination that results in a predetermined hit display on the effect display unit 17 (for example, a set of three same effect symbols) as a result of the symbol variation effect. A hit game (a special game such as a big hit game or a small hit game) that is displayed and advantageous to the player is generated. As the winning game is awarded, the special opening / closing members 34 and 37 of the first special winning portion 33 and the second special winning portion 36 provided in the game board 20 are opened and closed at a predetermined timing. When the first special winning opening 33a and the second special winning opening 36a are opened in the game area 21, winning of the pachinko ball is allowed and a special game effect is performed on the effect display unit 17. In addition, the hitting of the usual figure is performed when the pachinko ball flowing down the game area 21 (first or second ball falling area 21a, 22b) passes through the gate portions 41, 43, and The start opening / closing member 29 of the second start winning portion 28 is opened / closed when the determination is normal (the determination result allowing the opening operation), and the second start winning opening 28a is opened in the game area 21. Thus, winning a pachinko ball is permitted.

  Further, when the symbol display effect or the winning game effect between winning games is performed in the effect display unit 17, the drive motor 110 of the light emitting effect device 100 is operated based on the control signal of the effect control board 65. A movable effect is performed, and the LED 200 of the light emitting decoration device 100 is operated to perform a light effect. Here, the first and second light emitting decoration portions 140 and 150 of the light emitting decoration device 100 are mounted with the LEDs 200 in a posture capable of irradiating light in a direction along the mounting surfaces 142a and 152a of the LED substrates 142 and 152. At the same time, the LED 200 adjacent in the direction crossing the light irradiation direction is mounted in a posture to irradiate light in opposite directions. That is, in the 1st and 2nd light emission decoration parts 140 and 150, since it can be made hard to irradiate the light of each LED200 directly to the corresponding cover member, it means that light is directly irradiated to the cover members 143 and 153. As a result, it is difficult to produce a spotlight that strongly illuminates the mounting position of the LED 200, and a light-emitting effect with excellent appearance without illumination spots is possible.

  Moreover, since each LED board 142,152 is mounted in such a posture that the LEDs 200 adjacent to each other in a direction crossing the light irradiation direction are irradiated in the opposite directions, it is difficult to irradiate light in any LED 200. It becomes possible to illuminate the rear side position opposite to the light irradiation direction with the light of the adjacent LED 200. That is, by mounting the LED substrate 142, 152 in a posture capable of irradiating light in the direction along the mounting surfaces 142a, 152a, the rear position on the side opposite to the light irradiation direction in which the amount of light decreases can be set to the other LED 200. Can be illuminated with light. Therefore, the difference in the amount of light emitted to the front side and the rear side of the light irradiation direction of the LED 200 can be suppressed, so that the LED substrate 142, while suppressing illumination spots caused by direct light irradiation. The illumination spots of the cover members 143 and 153 due to the reflected light at 152 can be effectively prevented, and a light emission effect with a good appearance can be realized.

  In the embodiment, since the insulating coating SR having high light reflectivity is formed on the mounting surfaces 142a and 152a of the LED substrates 142 and 152, the direction along the mounting surfaces 142a and 152a of the LED substrates 142 and 152 is provided. Light can be reflected toward the cover members 143 and 153 without waste. That is, since it is possible to illuminate a wide range of each LED 200, the number of LEDs 200 mounted on each LED substrate 142, 152 can be suppressed, and the cost of the light emitting decoration device 100 can be suppressed. At the same time, power consumption can be reduced.

  In the embodiment, the wiring portions of the wiring patterns H11, H12, H21, and H22 formed so as to protrude from the mounting surfaces 142a and 152a of the LED substrates 142 and 152 are positioned on the front side in the light irradiation direction of the LED 200, and In the wiring part, the light of the LED 200 can be reflected toward the corresponding cover member. For this reason, the light of LED200 can be reflected effectively to a cover member. That is, as the distance from the LED 200 increases, the light becomes difficult to reach and the light reflected by the mounting surfaces 142a and 152a of the LED substrates 142 and 152 is reduced, so that the illumination effect of the cover member is reduced. Therefore, the illumination effect of the cover member can be maintained by positioning the wiring portions of the wiring patterns H11, H12, H21, and H22 on the front side in the light irradiation direction of the LED 200. Further, depending on the shape and decoration of the cover members 143 and 153, the wiring portions of the wiring patterns H11, H12, H21, and H22 are positioned on the front side in the light irradiation direction of the LED 200, or the wiring portions are on the front side in the light irradiation direction of the LED 200. By making it not to be located, it is possible to adjust the degree to which the reflected light is irradiated according to the portions of the cover members 143 and 153.

  Here, in each LED board 142,152, the LED 200 having a pair of anode side electrode AT and cathode side electrode KT is connected in series via the wiring patterns H11, H12, H21, H22, and the plurality of LEDs 200 In the arrangement direction (arrangement line direction), electrodes having the same polarity are mounted in an adjacent direction. That is, in the adjacent LEDs 200, the anode side electrodes AT face each other and the cathode side electrodes KT face each other, and in the wiring patterns H11, H12, H21, H22 that connect the LEDs 200 in series, By bypassing the wiring portion connecting the cathode side electrode KT, the wiring portions of the wiring patterns H11, H12, H21, and H22 can be formed on the front side in the light irradiation direction of the LED 200. That is, the wiring patterns H11, H12, H21, and H22 can be positioned on the front side in the light irradiation direction of the LED 200 without complicating the wiring patterns H11, H12, H21, and H22 formed on the LED substrates 142 and 152.

  In the first LED board 142 of the embodiment, the LEDs 200 are mounted along the outer peripheral edge of the first LED board 142 inside the predetermined distance from the outer peripheral edge of the first LED board 142. For this reason, the LED 200 adjacent to the direction along the outer peripheral edge of the first LED substrate 142 is mounted in a posture in which light is emitted in the opposite direction to uniformly distribute the LED light on the outer peripheral side and the inner side of the first LED substrate 142. Irradiation becomes possible. For this reason, light can be reflected using the wide range of the mounting surface of the first LED substrate 142. That is, the first cover member 143 can be individually illuminated with a small number of LEDs 200.

(Another example)
Next, a light emitting decoration according to another embodiment will be described. In addition, the light emission decoration part which concerns on another Example is common in the structure of the light emission decoration part 140,150 of the Example mentioned above, and the mounting structure of LED in an LED board differs. Therefore, in the following description, a different part from the structure of the 1st LED board 142 of the 1st light emission decoration part 140 is demonstrated.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the LED substrate of another embodiment is provided with a plurality of (four in the other embodiment) wiring patterns H31, H32, H33, H34 in which a plurality of LEDs 200 are connected in series. ing. In FIG. 7, the illustration of the LED substrate is omitted. The centers of the wiring patterns H31, H32, H33, and H34 do not have to coincide completely, and the centers of the wiring patterns H31, H32, H33, and H34 are located inside the wiring pattern H31 formed with the minimum diameter. ing. In the embodiment, each of the wiring patterns H31, H32, H33, and H34 is provided in an annular shape that extends around the same fixed point. In the following description, the wiring pattern formed with the smallest diameter is referred to as the first wiring pattern H31, and the wiring pattern formed with the second smallest diameter is referred to as the second wiring pattern H32. The wiring pattern formed with the second smallest diameter may be referred to as a third wiring pattern H33, and the wiring pattern formed with the largest diameter may be referred to as a fourth wiring pattern H34.

  The wiring patterns H31, H32, H33, and H34 have the same light for each of the wiring patterns H31, H32, H33, and H34 with respect to the centers (fixed points in the embodiment) of the wiring patterns H31, H32, H33, and H34. Several LED200 is connected so that it may become an irradiation direction. Specifically, an LED 200 is mounted on the first wiring pattern H31 so as to irradiate light in an opposite direction (outward) to the fixed point, and the second wiring pattern H32 has an orientation on the fixed point side. The LED 200 is mounted so as to irradiate light (inward), and the third wiring pattern H33 is mounted with the LED 200 so as to irradiate light in the direction opposite to the fixed point (outward). An LED 200 is mounted on the pattern H34 so that light is emitted in the direction toward the fixed point (inward). In other words, the LED 200 connected to the odd-numbered wiring patterns H31 and H33 from the fixed point and the LED 200 connected to the even-numbered wiring patterns H32 and H34 have opposite light irradiation directions with respect to the fixed points. It is configured.

  Further, as shown in the drawing, the LED 200 connected to the first wiring pattern H31 is provided at a position where light is irradiated between the LEDs 200 connected to the second wiring pattern H32, and the second wiring pattern H31 is connected to the second wiring pattern H32. The LED 200 connected to the pattern H32 is provided at a position where light is emitted toward the LED 200 connected to the first wiring pattern H31. Similarly, the LED 200 connected to the third wiring pattern H33 is provided at a position where light is emitted toward the LED 200 connected to the fourth wiring pattern H34. That is, the LED 200 connected to the even-numbered wiring pattern H32 irradiates light between the LEDs 200 connected to the odd-numbered wiring pattern H31, and is connected to the even-numbered wiring pattern H32. The LED 200 connected to the odd-numbered wiring pattern H31 is configured to irradiate light between the LEDs 200 to be emitted.

  As described above, in another embodiment, the light irradiation direction of the LED 200 connected to each of the wiring patterns H31, H32, H33, and H34 is directed to the opposite side, so that the light irradiation direction becomes difficult to be irradiated. It is possible to illuminate the rear position with the light of the LED 200 connected to another wiring pattern H31, H32, H33, H34. That is, by mounting the LED substrate in a posture capable of irradiating light in a direction along the mounting surface, the rear position on the opposite side to the light irradiation direction in which the light amount decreases is set to another wiring pattern H31, H32, H33, H34. It is possible to illuminate with the light of the LED 200. Therefore, since it is possible to suppress the difference in the amount of light irradiated to the front side and the rear side of the light irradiation direction of the LED 200, it is possible to suppress illumination spots caused by direct light irradiation, The illumination spots on the cover member due to the reflected light can be effectively prevented, and a light emission effect with a good appearance can be realized.

  Furthermore, by emitting the light of the LEDs of the wiring patterns H31, H32, and H33 in each row between the LEDs 200 of the wiring patterns H31, H32, H33, and H34 in the other rows, light emission with excellent appearance without illumination spots Production is possible. Further, by aligning the light irradiation direction of the LED 200 connected to each row of the wiring patterns H31, H32, H33, H34, it is not necessary to form the wiring patterns H31, H32, H33, H34 so as to bypass the LED 200. It is possible to prevent the wiring pattern formed on the substrate from becoming complicated.

(Change example)
Note that the gaming machine is not limited to those described above, and various modifications can be made.

(1) In the embodiment, the light emitting decoration portion of the light emitting effect device is configured to operate in accordance with the drive of the driving means (drive motor), but the light emission decoration portion may be held at a fixed position.
(2) In the embodiment, the light emitting decoration part of the light emitting effect device provided on the installation member is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to the light emission effect device provided on the installation member. That is, the game board may be provided with a light emitting decoration part, or the light emitting decoration part may be provided on the middle frame or the front frame constituting the gaming machine.
(3) In the light emitting decoration portion of the embodiment, the LED is mounted on the LED substrate in the direction in which the terminals having the same polarity are adjacent in the arrangement direction of the plurality of LEDs, but the LEDs adjacent in the direction intersecting the light irradiation direction LED may be mounted on the LED substrate in such a manner that terminals of different polarities are adjacent to each other in the arrangement direction of the plurality of LEDs.
(4) In the embodiment, the plurality of LEDs are arranged in an annular shape. However, the plurality of LEDs may be arranged in a straight line, and the LEDs may be arranged in an appropriate shape such as a rectangular shape or a triangular shape. Can be arranged. In addition, the plurality of LEDs are not limited to a configuration in which the LEDs are arranged in a certain shape, but may be arranged in an amorphous shape.
(5) In the embodiment, the entire cover member is formed to be light transmissive, but a non-light transmissive light shielding portion is provided by coating or the like on a part of the cover member, and the light transmissive portion is formed on a part of the cover member. May be formed. The light transmitting portion does not need to be formed integrally with the cover member, and the cover member may be formed by attaching a light transmitting portion capable of transmitting light to a light-shielding base.
(6) In the embodiment, an insulating coating is formed on the LED substrate, and the insulating coating is configured to be a reflecting portion that reflects the light of the LED. However, a reflecting portion that reflects light is provided separately from the insulating coating. It can also be provided. That is, it can also be realized by forming a light reflecting portion on the surface of the colored insulating film formed on the LED substrate by painting or printing such as white having a high light reflectance. Further, the light reflecting portion may be formed by plating the surface of the insulating coating formed on the LED substrate or attaching a metal thin film or the like. That is, it is preferable that the light of the LED mounted on the LED substrate in a posture capable of irradiating light in the direction along the mounting surface can be reflected by the cover member provided to face the LED substrate.
(7) In the embodiment, the LED substrate is composed of one layer of the insulating base material, and the wiring pattern is formed on the surface of the insulating base material. It is also possible to form a wiring pattern between insulator base materials by forming them on a laminated multilayer substrate.
(8) In the embodiment, the wiring pattern protruding from the mounting surface of the LED substrate is positioned on the front side in the light irradiation direction of the LED, and the light can be reflected by the formation part of the wiring pattern. A projecting portion projecting from the mounting surface may be formed on the front side in the direction, and the projecting portion may be configured to reflect light.
(9) In the embodiment, a single color LED is mounted on the LED substrate. However, it is also possible to adopt an LED that emits light in a plurality of colors.
(10) In the embodiment, a hit determination is performed when a game ball as a game medium wins the start winning portion, and a predetermined hit game is given as a game privilege when a win determination result is obtained. The pachinko machine configured as described above has been described by way of example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and various game machines such as an arrange ball machine, a pinball machine, and a slot machine machine (rotating game machine) may be employed.
For example, in a slot machine machine (rotating-type game machine), a box-shaped housing that opens forward is provided with a front door that closes the front opening of the housing, and a plurality of symbols arranged. The rotating body is arranged inside the housing so that it can be seen from the front side, and a power source of a predetermined voltage generated by the power supply board from an external power source supplied from the outside of the machine is used for each electrical component constituting the slot machine machine. It is configured to be operable by supplying it to a component (control board). Then, when the player operates a predetermined start operation means in a game start standby state in which a predetermined number of game medals as game media are inserted into a predetermined slot, the rotating body rotates and the design fluctuates. The game machine is configured to start and determine whether or not the game is successful (winning determination), and to execute symbol stop control based on the determination as to when the predetermined stop operation unit is operated. Then, if the winning / failing determination is a winning determination result, the symbols are stopped in a predetermined combination based on the operation of the stop operation means (the bonus game occurrence condition is satisfied), thereby acquiring a large number of game medals. This is a gaming machine controlled so that possible bonus games (such as a bonus game or a gaming state in which the probability of establishment of a specific winning combination is improved) are generated. Such a slot machine is provided with a storage member (medal tank) for storing game medals inside the housing, and a winning combination corresponding to a combination of symbols is determined, and the combination of stopped symbols is a winning combination. When the number matches, the hopper (payout device) is operated, and the number of game medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out.

  Further, in such a slot machine machine, in addition to the plurality of rotating bodies, one or a plurality of effect display devices such as a liquid crystal display device in which a liquid crystal panel capable of displaying various patterns, characters, and the like is housed in a housing case are provided. Thus, an effect based on the determination of success / failure can be displayed, and a decorative pattern (decorative diagram) for effect can be displayed in a variable manner. A more specific configuration of the slot machine machine will be described.In a display device having a plurality of reels (rotating bodies) on which a plurality of symbols as identification information is displayed on the outer peripheral portion, symbols displayed on the plurality of reels ( A game for obtaining a predetermined number of game medals is performed by arranging special symbols on the active line. That is, in the slot machine, the rotation of the reel is started by the operation of the start lever as the operation means, and the rotation of the reel is stopped according to the timing when the stop button as the stop operation means corresponding to each reel is operated. In accordance with the display result derived when the reel rotation (symbol variation) stops, various game profits are given after the end of the production accompanying the symbol variation. And while the reel is rotating, various effect displays according to the determination of success / failure are displayed on the effect display device, or the decorative pattern (decoration diagram) for the effect determined according to the determination of success / failure is changed. And stop display.

Further, the present application includes, for example, the following technical idea.
(A) Regarding a gaming machine including the configuration according to claim 1,
A wiring pattern (H11, H12, H21, H22, H31 to H34) formed so as to protrude from the mounting surface (142a, 152a) of the LED substrate (142, 152) is positioned on the front side in the light irradiation direction of the LED (200). Thus, in the formation portion of the wiring pattern (H11, H12, H21, H22, H31 to H34), the light of the LED (200) is configured to be reflected toward the light transmission portion of the cover member (143, 153). Is the gist.
Thus, by positioning the wiring pattern protruding from the mounting surface of the LED substrate on the front side in the light irradiation direction of the LED, the light of the LED can be effectively reflected on the light transmitting portion of the cover member.

200 LED
142 First LED board (LED board)
142a Mounting surface 143 First cover member (cover member)
152 Second LED board (LED board)
152a Mounting surface 153 Second cover member (cover member)
AT anode side electrode KT cathode side electrode H11, H12, H21, H22, H31 to H34 wiring pattern

Claims (4)

In a gaming machine configured to be able to execute a light-emitting effect by emitting an LED,
An LED substrate on which a plurality of the LEDs are mounted;
A cover member provided to face the mounting surface of the LED on the LED substrate, and having a light transmission part capable of transmitting light,
The LED is mounted on the LED substrate in a posture capable of irradiating light in a direction along the mounting surface, and in a posture in which LEDs adjacent to each other in a direction crossing the light irradiation direction are irradiated in opposite directions. A gaming machine characterized by being configured to be mounted.   The LED board is provided with a mounting position of the LED along the outer peripheral edge of the LED board on the inner side of the outer peripheral edge at a predetermined interval, and the LEDs adjacent in the direction along the outer peripheral edge of the LED board are mutually connected. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is configured to be mounted in a posture in which light is emitted in the opposite direction. In the LED substrate, a plurality of wiring patterns in which a plurality of LEDs are connected in series are provided in an annular shape extending around the same fixed point,
A plurality of the LEDs are connected so as to be in the same light irradiation direction with respect to the fixed point for each wiring pattern, and the LED connected to the odd numbered wiring pattern from the fixed point, and the even numbered wiring pattern With the LED connected to, the light irradiation direction with respect to the fixed point is configured to be opposite,
Between the LEDs connected to the odd-numbered wiring patterns, the LEDs connected to the even-numbered wiring patterns emit light and between the LEDs connected to the even-numbered wiring patterns. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the LED connected to the odd-numbered wiring pattern emits light toward the head. The LED includes a pair of an anode side electrode and a cathode side electrode, and a plurality of LEDs are connected in series, and electrodes of the same polarity are mounted on the LED substrate in an adjacent direction in the arrangement direction of the plurality of LEDs. ,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a wiring pattern connecting the cathode side electrode and the anode side electrode is formed so as to bypass the LED.

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