JP2017100015A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which enables assuring of installation space for a decoration member, with flexibility in the mode of sound output from a sound source being raised at a low cost.SOLUTION: On a front surface of a pachinko machine 400, there are provided a sound output part 411 capable of outputting sound, and a decorative cover part which is transparent or semi-transparent and forms an internal space R in which a moving decoration member 503 can be arranged on a rear side thereof. The rear side of the decorative cover part and the sound output part 411 are continued to each other as the internal space. The moving decoration member 503 is movable laterally while rotating, and the decoration member 503 is provided with a mobile speaker 503. The relative positional relationship between the mobile speaker 503 and the sound output parts 411, 412 is changed according to arrangement position of the decoration member 503, and the sound outputted from the mobile speaker 503 through the sound output parts 411, 412 changes according to arrangement position and orientation of the mobile speaker 503.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 17

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

  A pachinko machine, which is a type of gaming machine, includes a gaming board that can be attached to and detached from the gaming machine body, and a gaming area in which gaming balls flow down is formed by the gaming board. In the game area, a light emitting body and a movable accessory are mounted as decorations corresponding to the model, and the player's interest is attracted to improve the ability to attract customers. In addition, the pachinko machine is provided with a front door frame attached with a transparent plate made of glass or resin on the front side of the game board as viewed from the player side, and the player can play the game area through the transparent plate. Visually select and select a model to play from a number of pachinko machines installed. The front door frame is also equipped with a light-emitting body that emits light in synchronism with the effect of the game board, and a movable accessory that can be operated by a solenoid or a motor, and is designed to attract the player's interest. The front door frame is provided with a speaker as a sound source, and the sound output from the speaker is output to the front side of the gaming machine through a sound output section having a number of through holes, and an effect sound corresponding to the gaming state is added. Is performed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-217691 A

  However, since the front space of the gaming machine is limited, there are cases where the arrangement position and the number of installation of the sound output units are limited if an installation space for the decorative member is to be secured. Further, the sound output mode is easily fixed depending on the position of the speaker, and if the speaker or the front side portion of the speaker is operable, there is a problem that the cost increases accordingly.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances and the like, and provides a gaming machine capable of increasing the degree of freedom of sound output from a sound source at low cost while ensuring the installation space for a decorative member. It is intended to provide.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1
A game area cover part that covers the game area where the game is performed in a visible manner, and a sound output part that is provided in a part on the peripheral side with respect to the game area cover part and forms an opening that can output sound output from the sound source And a transparent or translucent decorative cover part provided on the back side of the game area cover part at a position different from the sound output part on the peripheral side and forming an internal space in which the decorative member can be arranged on the back side. In the gaming machine provided,
The predetermined sound output portion corresponding to at least a part of the sound output portion and the decorative cover portion are arranged side by side in a predetermined direction on the front side of the gaming machine, and form a continuous internal space on the back side thereof. Constitute cover means,
In the internal space, a predetermined decorative member visible from the player is provided so as to be movable in the predetermined direction side,
The predetermined decorative member is provided with a sound source for a decorative member constituting at least a part of the sound source.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the freedom degree of the aspect of the sound output from a sound source can be raised at low cost, ensuring the installation space of a decoration member.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine in a 1st embodiment. It is a perspective view of the pachinko machine seen from the front. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the main structures of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the main structures of a pachinko machine. It is a front view of an intermediate unit. It is a front view of a game board. It is a rear view of an intermediate unit. It is a rear view of a back pack unit. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the front door frame taken along line AA of FIG. 1, (a) shows a centrally arranged state in which the moving decorative member is located on the center side, and (b) shows the moving decorative member located on the front side of the speaker (C) shows a state in which only the left speaker moves to the center side with respect to the left and right separated state. (A) is the figure which showed typically the arrangement | positioning of the speaker in a front door frame, a movement decoration member, and LED, (b) is the figure which showed typically the moving mechanism of a movement decoration member. It is the figure which showed typically the cross-sectional shape of the speaker periphery of a front door frame, (a) respond | corresponds to a center arrangement | positioning state, (b) respond | corresponds to a left-right separated state. It is the figure which showed the upper part of the front door frame in 2nd Embodiment, (a) is a front view, (b) is the figure which showed the state which visually recognized the upper part of the front door frame from the lower side. It is operation | movement explanatory drawing of the movement decoration member in 2nd Embodiment. (A) is sectional drawing of the front door frame in the BB line of Fig.13 (a), (b) is sectional drawing of the front door frame in the CC line of Fig.13 (a). It is sectional drawing which shows the partial structure of the front door frame in the DD line of Fig.13 (a). It is operation | movement explanatory drawing of the movement decoration member in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows a modification.

  Hereinafter, as an embodiment of the present invention, a pachinko machine that is a kind of gaming machine will be described in detail.

<First Embodiment>
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the pachinko machine 10 as viewed from the front, and FIGS. 3 and 4 are perspective views showing the main configuration of the pachinko machine 10 in an exploded manner. FIG. 5 and FIG. 5 are front views of the intermediate unit 13. 3 and 5, the configuration in the game area 23a of the pachinko machine 10 is omitted for convenience.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and a gaming machine body 12 that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 11. Have. The outer frame 11 is formed in a frame shape in which four sides are fixed with a wooden plate material as upper and lower sides and an aluminum plate material as left and right sides. The pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall by attaching and fixing the outer frame 11 to the island facility. In the pachinko machine 10, the outer frame 11 is not an essential component, and the outer frame 11 or a member having the same inner shape as the outer frame 11 and having a gaming machine body 12 support structure and a locking structure of the outer frame 11 is a game. It is good also as a structure with which the field was equipped.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the gaming machine main body 12 includes an intermediate unit 13, a front door frame 14 disposed in front of the intermediate unit 13, and a back pack unit 15 disposed behind the intermediate unit 13. ing. An intermediate unit 13 of the gaming machine main body 12 is supported to be rotatable with respect to the outer frame 11.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a front door frame 14 is rotatably supported by the intermediate unit 13, and the left side is a rotation base end side (opening / closing base end side) and the right side is a rotation front end in a front view. As the side (opening / closing tip side), it can be rotated forward. As shown in FIG. 4, the back pack unit 15 is rotatably supported by the intermediate unit 13. In the front view, the left side is the rotation base end side (opening / closing base end side), and the right side is rotated. The moving tip side (opening / closing tip side) can be rotated backward.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the intermediate unit 13 is provided with a locking mechanism 16 at its rotating tip, and has a function of locking the gaming machine main body 12 with respect to the outer frame 11 in a locked state. The door frame 14 has a function of locking the intermediate frame 13 so that it cannot be opened. As shown in FIG. 1, each of these locking states can be obtained by performing an unlocking operation using the unlocking key on the key cylinder of the locking mechanism 16 that is exposed on the front surface of the pachinko machine 10, respectively. Canceled.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the intermediate unit 13 is mainly configured by a frame-shaped frame unit 21 whose outer shape is substantially the same as that of the outer frame 11. The frame unit 21 has a function as an inner frame to which the game board 23 is detachably attached from the front side. It is done. As shown in FIG. 3, the state in the game area 23 a is visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10 through the window panel unit 30 provided on the back side of the front door frame 14.

  The front door frame 14 is rotatably attached to the front side of the intermediate unit 13. As shown in FIG. 2, front door mounting brackets 57 and 58 are provided on the rotation base end side of the front door frame 14, and by engaging the front door mounting brackets 57 and 58 with the intermediate unit 13, The front door frame 14 is rotatably supported with respect to the intermediate unit 13.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the front door frame 14 is formed in a rectangular shape whose outer shape is substantially the same as that of the intermediate unit 13. The front door frame 14 is provided with a window portion 14a having an opening smaller than the window panel unit 30 so that the outer periphery of the window panel unit 30 is not exposed in a front view (see FIG. 1). By covering the window portion 14 a from the back side with the window panel unit 30, almost the entire front side of the intermediate unit 13 is covered by the front door frame 14 to which the window panel unit 30 is attached.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the window panel unit 30 includes a pair of front and rear transparent glasses 31 and 32 having a larger outer shape than the window portion 14a and transparency, and a fixed frame 33 that integrates the transparent glasses 31 and 32. ing. The fixed frame 33 is formed in an annular shape that is slightly larger than the transparent glasses 31 and 32 by a synthetic resin, and the window panel unit 30 is integrated by bonding the outer peripheral edges of the transparent glasses 31 and 32 to the fixed frame 33. It is considered as layer glass.

  The window panel unit 30 is formed of colorless and transparent by the transparent glasses 31 and 32, but is not limited thereto, and may be formed of colorless and transparent by a synthetic resin. As long as the game area 23 a can be visually recognized through the panel unit 30, the game area 23 a may be colored and transparent instead of being colorless and transparent.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of electrical decoration portions 24 incorporating light emitting means such as light emitting diodes (LEDs) are provided around the window portion 14 a in the front door frame 14. In these electric decoration parts 24, lighting or blinking is performed according to a change in the gaming state at the time of big hit or at a predetermined reach. In addition, the lighting part 24 on the upper side of the window part 14a includes an LED that lights when a predetermined error occurs such as a shortage of payout balls, and an LED that lights when a prize ball is paid out. In addition, sound output units 311 to 313 that output sound effects and the like corresponding to the gaming state are provided at a plurality of locations on the left and right sides on the upper right side and upper left side of the window portion 14a. The configuration of the upper portion of the window portion 14a in the front door frame 14 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 2, an upper bulging portion 28 and a lower bulging portion 29 that bulge toward the front side are arranged vertically below the window portion 14 a in the front door frame 14. The upper bulging portion 28 is provided with an upper pan 28 a that opens upward, and the lower bulging portion 29 is provided with a lower pan 29 a that also opens upward. The upper plate 28a has a function of temporarily storing the game balls paid out from the payout device 224 and guiding them to the game ball launching mechanism 110 side while aligning them in a line. In addition, the lower tray 29a has a function of storing game balls that are surplus in the upper tray 28a. In addition, it is not necessary to divide the upper plate 28a and the lower plate 29a into portions for storing game balls in a plurality of locations, and the configuration includes only one storage unit that eliminates the lower plate 29a and uses only the upper plate 28a. Also good.

  An operation switch 40 that is manually operated by the players is provided on the front side of the upper plate 28a (game ball storage area) in the upper bulging portion 28. The operation switch 40 is an operation device used when an effect corresponding to the player's operation is performed on the display screen 94a of the symbol display device 94 or the like. The operation switch 40 may be provided in another part of the lower plate 29a and the like in addition to the upper plate 28a, or may be provided in a plurality of locations, and is a push button type switch as an operation method. Alternatively, the information may be input by another operation method such as a touch sensor or a non-contact sensor.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a firing operation device 45 is provided on the right side of the lower bulging portion 29 in the front door frame 14 so as to protrude to the front side. The launch operation device 45 is a device operated to launch a game ball into the game area 23a, and an annular operation handle 47 is rotatably supported with respect to the operation base 46 as shown in FIG. Thus, the operation handle 47 is rotated by the player when the game ball is launched. In this case, the rotation operation amount of the operation handle 47 is detected by a variable resistor as operation amount detection means built in the operation base 46. In addition, the launch operation device 45 includes a touch sensor for detecting that the player is touching the operation handle 47 in the operation base 46, and launches a game ball in a state where the operation handle 47 is rotated. A stop operation lever 48 operated to stop the operation is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a passage forming unit 50 is attached to the back side of the front door frame 14. The passage forming unit 50 is formed of a synthetic resin, and includes a front door side upper dish passage portion 51 communicating with the upper plate 28a, a front door side lower dish passage portion 52 communicating with the lower plate 29a, and a foul ball passage portion 55. Have. A dispensing ball receiving portion 53 that protrudes rearward and opens upward is formed at the upper corner portion of the passage forming unit 50, and the receiving portion 53 is partitioned on the left and right by a partition wall 54, so A passage entrance of the dish passage portion 51 and a passage entrance of the front door side lower dish passage portion 52 are formed.

  The foul ball passage portion 55 is a portion that forms a passage for discharging a game ball that has not reached the game area 23a out of the game balls launched from the game ball launching mechanism 110 as a foul ball to the lower plate 29a. As shown in FIG. 3, the foul ball passage portion 55 is provided with a foul ball receiving portion 56 opened upward. The foul ball is received from the foul ball receiving portion 56, and the foul ball is guided to the front door side lower tray passage portion 52, so that the game ball that has entered the foul ball passage portion 55 is discharged to the lower tray 29a. . The foul ball passage portion 55 may be connected not to the lower plate 29a but to the upper plate 28a so that the foul ball is discharged to the upper plate 28a.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the game ball launching mechanism 110 is a component that is exposed to the front side when the front door frame 14 is opened, and is provided in the lower right part of the front side of the intermediate unit 13. As shown in FIG. 5, the game ball launching mechanism 110 includes an electromagnetic launching solenoid 111 provided as a launching device, a launching rail 112, and a ball feeding device 113. The ball feeder 113 supplies the game balls stored in the upper plate 28a one by one on the firing rail 112. In this case, the supplied game ball is arranged on the protruding path of the plunger 114 provided as a launching portion in the firing solenoid 111. In response to the input of an electrical signal to the firing solenoid 111, the plunger 114 moves toward the game ball on the launch rail 112, and the game ball is launched toward the game area 23a. The electric actuator of the game ball launching mechanism 110 is not limited to the launching solenoid 111, and a launching motor or the like may be used.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a passage forming member 121 is disposed on the left side of the intermediate unit 13 and on the left side of the firing rail 112. The frame unit 21 is provided with a through hole penetrating in a front-rear direction through a portion where the passage forming member 121 is provided. The passage forming member 121 is screwed to the frame unit 21 so as to cover the through hole from the front side. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the passage forming member 121 has a main body side upper dish passage portion 122 and a main body side lower dish passage portion 123. When the front door frame 14 is closed, the payout ball receiving portion 53 (see FIG. 3) of the passage forming unit 50 provided in the front door frame 14 enters the lower portion of the passage forming member 121. A front door side upper dish passage part 51 is disposed below the main body side upper dish path part 122, and a front door side lower dish path part 52 is disposed below the main body side lower dish path part 123.

  As shown in FIG. 5, a shutter 124 that regulates the outflow of game balls from the main body side upper dish passage portion 122 and the main body side lower dish passage portion 123 is provided at the lower portion of the passage forming member 121. The shutter 124 is provided so as to be switchable between a blocking position where the exit portions of both passages are narrowed to prevent the gaming ball from flowing out and an allowable position where the gaming ball is allowed to flow out. The frame unit 21 is provided with a biasing member that biases the shutter 124 toward the blocking position. When the front door frame 14 is opened with respect to the intermediate unit 13, the shutter 124 is biased by the biasing force of the biasing member. Is configured to remain in the blocking position. Thereby, when the front door frame 14 is opened in a state where game balls are stored in the main body side upper dish passage portion 122 or the main body side lower dish passage portion 123, the inconvenience that the stored balls spill out is avoided. ing. On the other hand, when the front door frame 14 is closed, the shutter 124 is moved to the allowable position against the urging force by the outer peripheral portion of the payout ball receiving portion 53 provided in the passage forming unit 50 of the front door frame 14. Pushed back. In this state, the main body side upper dish passage portion 122 and the front door side upper dish passage portion 51 communicate with each other, the main body side lower dish passage portion 123 and the front door side lower dish passage portion 52 communicate with each other, and the game ball flows down. Permissible.

  Next, the configuration of the game board 23 forming the game area 23a will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a front view of the game board 23.

  The game board 23 includes a game board 23 b having a board material formed of wooden plywood and a sheet material covering the front board surface of the board material, and the entire surface is exposed to the front side of the frame unit 21. A game area 23 a in which a game ball flows down is formed in the exposed portion, that is, the front surface of the game board 23. As described above, since the front side of the game area 23 a is covered with the transparent glasses 31 and 32, the front side of the game area 23 a is partitioned by the rear transparent glass 32. Further, the back side of the game area 23a is partitioned by the front surface of the game board 23b. In addition, the board | plate material which comprises the game board 23b may be formed not only with a plywood but with a single board, and may be formed not only with a wooden board but with the board | plate material or molded product made from a transparent synthetic resin, for example.

  The game area 23a is set to have vertical and horizontal dimensions over the entire area of the game board 23 in a front view, and is formed in a substantially circular shape with only the lower right portion protruding to the lower right side. The outer periphery of the game area 23 a is partitioned by the guide rail 100 and the partition member 107. The guide rail 100 includes an arc-shaped inner rail 101 and an outer rail 102 having a size extending over the entire left side of the game board 23, and the inner rail 101 and the outer rail 102 form an arc-shaped guide on the left side of the game area 23 a. A passage 103 is formed.

  An inlet portion 104 of the guide passage 103 is formed at a lower end portion of the guide passage 103, and the inlet portion 104 and the firing rail 112 are provided apart from each other (see FIG. 5). An exit 105 of the guide passage 103 is formed at the upper end of the guide passage 103, and a return that prevents the game ball reaching the game area 23a from returning into the guide passage 103 is formed on the upper right side of the exit portion 105. A prevention member 106 is attached.

  When the operation handle 47 of the firing operation device 45 (see FIG. 1) is manually operated by the player, the game ball launched from the game ball launching mechanism 110 (see FIG. 5) provided in the lower right portion of the intermediate unit 13. Passes through the guide passage 103 and pushes the entrance of the game area 23a closed by the return preventing member 106 at the outlet 105 of the guide passage 103 to enter the game area 23a. When the launching force of the game ball is too weak, the game ball does not reach the game area 23a and starts to fall within the guide passage 103, and falls between the entrance portion 104 of the guide passage 103 and the launch rail 112. In the closed state of the front door frame 14, a foul ball receiving portion 56 is disposed between the entrance portion 104 and the launch rail 112, and game balls that have not reached the game area 23 a pass through the foul ball passage portion 55. Are discharged to the lower plate 29a.

  The partition member 107 partitions the right side of the game area 23a, is formed in a vertically long shape by molding synthetic resin, and is screwed to the front surface of the game board 23b. The partition member 107 starts from the right end on the upper side of the outer rail 102 and extends from the right end on the lower side of the inner rail 101 to the lower side.

  A stamp 107 a printed with a model name is attached to the upper end of the partition member 107, and a stamp 107 b printed with a manufacturer name, a manufacturing number, etc. is attached to the lower end of the partition member 107. Parts are fixed. These certificate papers 107a and 107b are arranged at positions that are visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10 through the transparent glasses 31 and 32.

  The game board 23b is formed with a plurality of large and small openings penetrating in the front-rear direction by being subjected to router processing. Each opening is provided with a general winning port 81, a variable winning device 82, an upper operating port 83a, a lower operating port 83b, a through gate 84, a variable display unit 85, a main display device 96, and the like.

  When a ball entering the general winning port 81, the variable winning device 82, the upper operating port 83a and the lower operating port 83b is generated, it is detected by a detection sensor (not shown) disposed on the back side of the game board 23, Based on the detection result, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out. In this case, when a ball enters the upper working port 83a and a ball enters the lower working port 83b, the payout of three prize balls is executed, and the ball entering the general winning port 81 is received. When it occurs, 10 prize balls are paid out, and when a prize is entered into the variable winning device 82, 15 prize balls are paid out. However, the number of these prize balls is arbitrary. For example, the number of prize balls in both the operation ports 83a and 83b is larger than the number of prize balls in the lower operation port 83b than the number of prize balls in the upper operation port 83a. It may be different. Further, the number of winning balls related to the variable winning device 82 is not limited to a configuration that is larger than the number of other winning balls, and for example, the same configuration as the number of winning balls related to the general winning slot 81 may be used. It is also good.

  A variable display unit 85 is provided in the central portion of the game area 23a, and a symbol display device 94 that displays a variety of symbols (or variable display or switching display) as a component of the variable display unit 85 is provided as a component of the variable display unit 85. A center frame 95 provided on the back side of the game board 23b and surrounding the display screen 94a of the symbol display device 94 in a front view is attached from the front side of the game board 23b. A transparent protective plate made of a transparent synthetic resin material such as polycarbonate is provided on the front side of the symbol display device 94 and on the rear side of the center frame 95, and the display screen 94a of the symbol display device 94 is transparent. It is visible from the front side through a protective plate.

  The game area 23a is divided into a left area PE1 and a right area PE2 located on the left and right sides of the center frame 95 by providing a center frame 95 at the center thereof, and the game balls launched into the game area 23a are Either one of the left region PE1 or the right region PE2 will flow down. Below the left area PE1 and the right area PE2, a lower area PE3 where game balls flowing down from both areas merge and flow down is provided as a part of the game area 23a.

  When the operation handle 47 is operated to the rotation amount that the game ball reaches the game area 23a, the game ball flows down either the left area PE1 or the right area PE2. When the game ball is fired with a rotational operation amount with a small amount of operation of the operation handle 47 and a firing force that does not exceed the uppermost part of the center frame 95, the game ball is located on the left side area near the entrance of the game area 23a. Flow down PE1. When the amount of operation of the operation handle 47 is larger than the amount of operation, and the game ball is fired with a rotational operation amount that will surely exceed the uppermost part of the center frame 95, the game ball will enter the right region PE2. Flow down. In the case of a rotation operation amount corresponding to a portion between them, the game balls flow down in a distributed manner in both the left area PE1 and the right area PE2. The player can play a game by adjusting which of the left area PE1 and the right area PE2 the game ball flows down by adjusting the amount of rotation of the operation handle 47.

  An out port 86 is provided at the lowermost part of the game board 23, and game balls that have flown down the left region PE1 or the right region PE2 and have not finally entered various winning ports etc. pass through the out port 86 to play the game region 23a. Discharged from. In the game area 23a, a number of nails 87 are implanted in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game ball, and various members (servants) such as a windmill are arranged.

  Here, the entry means that the game ball passes through a predetermined opening, and not only a mode of being discharged from the game area 23a after passing through the opening but also a game area 23a after passing through the opening. The aspect which is not discharged | emitted from is also included. However, in the following description, in order to clearly distinguish the game ball from entering the out port 86, the general winning port 81, the variable winning device 82, the upper operating port 83a, the lower operating port 83b, or the through gate 84 are connected. The entry of a game ball is also expressed as a prize.

  Both the upper working port 83a and the lower working port 83b are opened upward. Further, both the operation ports 83a and 83b are arranged in the vertical direction so that the upper operation port 83a is on the upper side. The lower working port 83b is provided with an electric accessory 83c as a guide piece (support piece) composed of a pair of left and right movable pieces.

  The upper operation port 83a and the lower operation port 83b are provided in the lower region PE3 of the game region 23a. The upper operating port 83a is provided at the lower part of the center frame 95 and is disposed immediately below the stage on which the game ball rolls on the upper surface, and is guided onto the stage via a guide passage (not shown) formed by the center frame 95. In addition, it is configured such that a prize can be easily awarded to the upper operation port 83a from a game ball that does not pass through the guide passage. The entrance of this guide passage is provided in the left portion of the center frame 95 facing the left region PE1, and a nail 87 that is easier to jump into the stage from the left region PE1 is provided as a game ball that jumps from the lower side of the stage. It is said that. That is, when the game ball flows down in the left area PE1, the winning of the upper operating port 83a is more likely to occur than in the case where the game ball flows down in the right area PE2.

  The electric combination 83c is connected to an electric combination driving unit mounted on the back side of the game board 23b, and is driven by the electric combination driving unit to be in a closed state (non-support state or non-guide state) and an open state. (Support state or guide state). In the closed state of the electric accessory 83c, the game ball cannot be won in the lower operation port 83b, and the electric operation item 83c is in the open state, so that it is possible to win the lower operation port 83b. The electric accessory 83c can be opened to the left and right sides in the lower area PE3, and both the game balls flowing down the left area PE1 and the game balls flowing down the right area PE2 can be won.

  The through gate 84 is provided in the right side region PE2 and is configured to allow a game ball launched with a strong firing force of a certain level or more to reach the far side from the entrance of the game region 23a. Below the through gate 84, a variable winning device 82 is provided, and the variable winning device 82 is also provided in the right region PE2.

  The variable winning device 82 is normally in a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win, and when the game ball is won when the player is selected to enter an opening / closing execution mode (special game state) such as a big win. It can be easily switched to a predetermined open state. Specifically, as an opening mode of the variable winning device 82, a variable winning device with a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winnings as one round and a plurality of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) as an upper limit. 82 is repeatedly opened.

  The through gate 84 and the variable winning device 82 are provided in the right area PE2 of the game area 23a, and the through gate 84 is fired when the game ball is fired with a firing force stronger than a certain level so that the game ball flows down the right area PE2. And the game ball wins the variable winning device 82. When a game ball is inserted into the through gate 84, the electric accessory 83c is likely to be in an open state that is advantageous to the player (so-called short-time game state), or the variable winning device 82 is set to be in an open / close execution mode. In a gaming state that is advantageous to the player when the game ball is caused to flow down to the right area PE2 of the game area 23a, such as a gaming state, the player operates the operation handle 47 so that a large number of game balls flow down the right area PE2. To operate. On the other hand, in a normal gaming state in which a large number of game balls are won in the upper operation port 83a and an internal lottery is expected, the player moves the operation handle 47 so that many game balls flow down the left area PE1. The game will be executed by operating.

  The amount of rotation operation that is advantageous to the player is notified to the player by the sound output from the symbol display device 94 and the sound output units 311 to 313, and when the game state is switched, for example, “please make a right turn” ”Or“ Please turn left ”to the player by display or voice, or that the game ball is being fired on the side which is disadvantageous by the player, When the gaming machine recognizes by winning the general winning opening 81, the above-mentioned notification is executed to suggest to the player the amount of rotation of the operation handle 47 that is advantageous to the player.

  The symbol display device 94 is configured as a liquid crystal display device including a liquid crystal display, and the display content is controlled by the display control device 142. The symbol display device 94 is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, and may be another display device having a display screen such as a plasma display device, an organic EL display device, or a CRT, and is a dot matrix display. May be.

  In the symbol display device 94, the variation display of the symbol is started based on the winning in the upper working port 83a or the lower working port 83b. The variable display in the symbol display device 94 is performed in a viewable region that is visible in a front view. For example, the symbols are displayed side by side in the top, middle, and bottom, and the symbols are scrolled in the left-right direction. It has come to be. When a predetermined combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on a preset active line, an opening / closing execution mode is generated. The variable display on the symbol display device 94 is performed in accordance with the variable display performed on the main display unit of the main display device 96.

  On the upper right side of the variable display unit 85, a main display device 96 for displaying the game state is provided. The main display device 96 is constituted by a display device in which a plurality of light emitting portions are arranged side by side, and is provided at the upper end portion of the partition member 107. Display unit, status display unit, hold display unit, auxiliary display unit, etc. are provided in this order.

  In the main display section, the display of the variation of the picture is performed using the winning in the upper working port 83a or the lower working port 83b as a trigger, and the result of stopping the variation display is based on the winning in the upper working port 83a or the lower working port 83b. The result of the internal lottery performed in this way is clearly shown on the display. In other words, in this pachinko machine 10, the winning to the upper working port 83a and the winning to the lower working port 83b are not distinguished in the internal lottery and are performed based on the winning to the upper working port 83a or the lower working port 83b. The result of the internal lottery is clearly displayed on the main display section which is a common display area. When the result of the internal lottery based on the winning to the upper operating port 83a or the lower operating port 83b is a winning result corresponding to the shift to the opening / closing execution mode, the main display unit 96 of the main display device 96 After the stop result is displayed and the fluctuation display is stopped, the mode is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode.

  Here, on the basis of winning in one of the operation ports 83a, 83b, the variable display is started on the main display unit and the symbol display device 94, a predetermined stop result is displayed, and the above variable display is stopped. It corresponds to one game time.

  In the accessory display unit, the variation display of the picture is performed with the winning to the through gate 84 as a trigger, and the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning to the through gate 84 is displayed as a stop result of the variation display. Specified by. If the result of the internal lottery based on the winning to the through gate 84 is a winning result corresponding to the transition to the open state of the electric character, a predetermined stop result is displayed on the display part for an accessory and a variable display is displayed. After being stopped, the state shifts to the electric power open state. In the electric combination open state, the electric combination 83c provided in the lower working port 83b is opened in a predetermined manner.

  The auxiliary display unit is provided with a light emitting unit having the same form as the main display unit, and is kept off in the pachinko machine 10 in the present embodiment. This auxiliary display portion is lit when an internal lottery for winning in the upper operating port 83a and an internal lottery for winning in the lower operating port 83b are distinguished in another model different from the pachinko machine 10 in this embodiment. It is used in models that require a plurality of main display units. In the pachinko machine 10, the main display device 96 is configured to execute the internal lottery for the upper and lower operation ports 83a and 83b under different conditions with different lottery probabilities, and each lottery result is supplemented with the main display unit. You may display separately with a display part.

  The state display unit displays the predetermined stop result on the main display unit, so that the game state shifts to the opening / closing execution mode, and the number of game times after the display of the predetermined stop result reaches a predetermined number of times. When the gaming state shifts to the normal state before the opening / closing execution mode, the change in the gaming state is clearly indicated by the display. Also, in the status display section, when the open / close execution mode is selected for the transition, the number of rounds won for the transition is clearly indicated by the display in a model in which a plurality of types of round numbers are set as the opening mode of the variable winning device 82. The

  The hold display unit displays the number of game balls won in the upper operation port 83a or the lower operation port 83b and the number of games in the hold state in which the game has not yet been executed among the number of times the game ball has passed through the through gate 84, respectively. Make it explicit. The number of game balls won in the upper operation port 83a or the lower operation port 83b and the number of game balls passing through the through gate 84 are each retained up to a maximum of 4, and the number of suspensions is displayed by the suspension display unit. Information corresponding to the number of holds in the hold display section is also displayed on the display screen of the symbol display device 94, and the number of holds is displayed by a number or the number of characters.

  The main display unit, the accessory display unit, the auxiliary display unit, the status display unit, and the hold display unit are configured by a display device in which a plurality of light emitting units are arranged in a predetermined manner. However, one or both of the display units may be configured by other types of display devices such as a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display device, a CRT, a segment display, or a dot matrix display. In addition, as a mode in which the main display unit and the accessory display unit are variably displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters as a pattern are variably displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed, a plurality of types of characters A configuration in which the display is changed or a configuration in which a plurality of colors are switched and displayed may be employed.

  Next, the configuration of the back side of the gaming machine body 12 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9 in addition to FIG. 7 is a rear view of the intermediate unit 13, FIG. 8 is a rear view of the back pack unit 15, and FIG. 9 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the intermediate unit 13 is provided with a game board accommodating portion 21a penetrating before and after being opened by the frame unit 21, and a game is provided on the back side of the intermediate unit 13 through the game board accommodating portion 21a. Various components mounted on the back side of the board 23 are exposed.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a box-shaped board back cover 141 made of synthetic resin is provided on the back side of the intermediate unit 13. The board back cover 141 is provided over almost the entire back surface of the game board 23, protects various parts provided on the back side of the game board 23 during the game ball and transport, and detects a winning of the game ball. It has a function to prevent fraud aimed at.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a display control device 142 and a sound emission control device 143 are provided side by side in the central portion on the back side of the intermediate unit 13, and below that is a main controller that controls the main game. A control device 160 is provided. The display control device 142 is responsible for the display control of the symbol display device 94, and the sound emission control device 143 is a display control of sound, LEDs, lamps, etc. and control of the display control device 142 in accordance with instructions from the main control device 160. It governs.

  Support metal fittings 132 are provided on the rotation base end side (the right side in FIG. 7) on the back surface of the frame unit 21 so as to be separated from each other in the vertical direction, and the intermediate unit 13 is formed by a bearing portion 133 formed at the upper end of each support metal fitting 132. On the other hand, the back pack unit 15 is rotatably attached. A plurality of fixing levers 134 for fixing the back pack unit 15 to the intermediate unit 13 are provided on the rear end side (left side in FIG. 7) on the rear surface of the frame unit 21.

  Next, the back pack unit 15 will be described. As shown in FIG. 8, the back pack unit 15 includes a back pack 201 formed of a transparent synthetic resin, a dispensing unit 202, and an external terminal plate 203.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the back pack 201 has a back base portion 211 that constitutes a peripheral portion of the back pack 201, and a protective cover portion 212 formed so as to protrude rearward from the back base portion 211. ing. The protective cover part 212 has a shape in which all of the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface are closed, and a part connected from the lower back to the lower surface is opened, and an opening 212a penetrating in the front-rear direction is formed in the lower part of the protective cover part 212. Has been.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the external terminal plate 203 is provided at the upper right end of the back pack unit 15 as viewed from the rear. The external terminal board 203 is a board for outputting a predetermined signal so that the game machine management computer can recognize the state of the pachinko machine 10. As an output terminal, the external terminal plate 203 outputs an output terminal for outputting a signal during the opening / closing execution mode, and a signal is output when the electric accessory 83c of the lower operating port 83b is frequently opened. An output terminal for outputting a signal when there is a shortage of game balls in the payout unit 202, an output terminal for outputting a signal every time a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out, and each time a predetermined number of game balls are lent out An output terminal for outputting a signal, an output terminal for outputting a signal when the intermediate unit 13 is opened with respect to the outer frame 11, an output terminal for outputting a signal when the front door frame 14 is opened with respect to the intermediate unit 13, and the like. Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 8, a pair of upper and lower latch pins 204 are attached to the right end of the back pack unit 15 when viewed from the back. By inserting the latch pin 204 through the bearing portion 133 on the intermediate unit 13 side, the back pack unit 15 is supported so as to be rotatable with respect to the intermediate unit 13 around the latch pin 204. An insertion portion 211a into which the fixing lever 134 provided in the intermediate unit 13 is inserted is formed vertically on the opposite end of the back base portion 211 where the latch pin 204 is not disposed. When the fixing lever 134 is inserted through the insertion portion 211a and rotated 90 degrees, a part of the fixing lever 134 comes into contact with the back base portion 211 from the rear, and the back pack unit 15 is fixed to the intermediate unit 13. The

  As described above, the back pack unit 15 is pivotally supported so as to be rotatable with respect to the back surface of the intermediate unit 13. In a state where the back pack unit 15 is overlapped with the intermediate unit 13 from the back side, most of the main controller 160 is exposed to the back side through the opening 212a as shown in FIG. Is covered with a protective cover portion 212. A part of the main control device 160 is provided with a connector and wiring for electrically connecting to another control device, and a part of the main control device 160 including a portion related to this wiring is covered with the protective cover 212. Thus, while improving the visibility of the main control device 160, it is possible to suppress fraud and prevent damage caused by game ball collision. The sound emission control device 143 and the like disposed on the upper side of the main control device 160 are entirely covered with a protective cover part 212.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the back pack unit 15 includes a dispensing unit 202 attached to the back base portion 211 so as to bypass the protective cover portion 212. The payout unit 202 is provided at the uppermost part of the back pack 201 and opens upward so as to be able to store game balls, and a tank rail that gently tilts so that the game balls in the tank 221 can be guided downstream. 222, a case rail 223 that guides the game ball in the vertical direction on the downstream side of the tank rail 222, and a payout device 224 provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 223. It is possible to pay out the required number of game balls replenished to the downstream side of the payout device 224. The game balls paid out by the payout device 224 are supplied to the back side passage portion 225 provided on the downstream side of the payout device 224 (see FIG. 4).

  In the back side passage portion 225, three passages for distributing the game balls paid out from the payout device 224 to any one of the upper plate 28a, the lower plate 29a, and the discharge passage are formed. Among these passages, a passage located on the center side of the back pack 201 communicates with the upper plate 28a via the main body side upper plate passage portion 122 and the front door side upper plate passage portion 51, and the outer passage is on the main body side. The lower plate passage portion 123 and the front door side lower plate passage portion 52 lead to the lower plate 29a, and a further outer passage serves as a discharge passage. The game balls paid out by the payout device 224 are guided with priority over the path of the upper plate 28a. When the path is filled with game balls, the game balls are guided to the path leading to the lower plate 29a branched from the path. Is done. The discharge passage performs a discharge operation on the case rail 223, so that the game balls stored between the tank 221 and the middle of the case rail 223 do not pass through the payout device 224 and are placed at the lower end of the back pack unit 15. It is discharged from the provided outlet.

  As shown in FIG. 8, a power supply device 241 that generates and outputs predetermined power required by various control devices and a payout control device 242 are attached to the lower end on the back side of the back base portion 211 so as to overlap each other. It has been. The power supply device 241 is provided over the entire lateral width of the back base portion 211. A power switch 247 is provided at the lower right end of the back base portion 211 when viewed from the back. The pachinko machine 10 is supplied with, for example, an AC 24 volt main power supply via a voltage converter, and the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on or off by a switching operation of the power switch 247.

  The payout control device 242 is a device for controlling payout of game balls through the payout unit 202. The dispensing control device 242 is configured by accommodating the dispensing control substrate in a transparent substrate box 243 provided for accommodating the substrate, and an opening sealing portion 244 is provided as a trace means for leaving a trace when the substrate is opened. Is provided. The release sealing unit 244 makes the re-binding impossible once the release operation is performed, and as a result, once the opening operation is performed on the substrate box 243 of the dispensing control device 242, it becomes impossible to make the sealing state again. ing.

  On the front side of the back base portion 211, that is, on the lower side on the intermediate unit 13 side, as shown in FIG. 4, a horizontally long sphere inlet 213 opened upward and a sphere inlet 214 opened laterally are connected to the upstream end. A launching ball discharge passage is provided. A game ball that has flowed down the game area 23a and led to the back of the game board 23 through one of the openings enters the shot ball discharge passage via one of the two ball inlets 213 and 214. The exit portion of the shot ball discharge passage is formed to open at the lower end surface of the back pack unit 15 with a width of one game ball, and all the game balls launched into the game area 23a pass through the shot ball discharge passage. It is discharged to the island facilities at the playground. A detection sensor for detecting a game ball is provided in the middle of the shot ball discharge passage, and a signal corresponding to the number of game balls shot in the game area 23 a is output via the external terminal plate 203.

<Configuration related to sound output units 311 to 313>
Next, the structure of the sound output units 311 to 313 provided in the upper front portion of the pachinko machine 10 and the upper electrical decorating unit 24 provided in the intermediate portion will be described in detail below. The following description will be given with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the front door frame 14 taken along the line AA in FIG. 1. FIG. 10 (a) shows a central arrangement state in which the left and right movable decorative members 323 are close to the central side in the left-right direction. 10 (b) shows a left and right separated state in which the left and right moving decoration members 323 are separated and positioned on the front side of the speaker 302, and FIG. Shows the state. In addition, in FIG. 10, the cross-sectional shape of the front door frame 14 is typically shown for easy understanding. In FIG. 10 and subsequent drawings, basically, the sound output from the speaker 302 is indicated by an arcuate curve and an arrow, and the traveling direction of the sound directly output from the speaker 302 (direct sound) is indicated by a solid arrow. The traveling direction of the sound (reflected sound) reflected by the inner surface of the cover member 322 is indicated by a dotted arrow.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko machine 10 includes a front door frame 14 and a window panel unit 30 provided on the rear side of a window portion 14 a that opens at a central portion of the front door frame 14. Is formed. On the front surface of the pachinko machine 10, there is a game area cover portion 301 surrounded by the window portion 14 a, an electric decoration portion 24 provided on the left and right and the upper side of the game area cover portion 301, and an upper side with respect to the game area cover portion 301. Sound output units 311 to 313 are provided that are spaced apart in the left-right direction. The game area cover portion 301 corresponds to a portion surrounded by the window portion 14 a on the front surface of the pachinko machine 10, and is a portion that allows the game region 23 a to be visually recognized through the transparent glasses 31 and 32 constituting the window panel unit 30.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, the front door frame 14 is a plate-like shape having a thickness in the front and rear, and a front door base 321 made of a synthetic resin formed to have the same size as the outer shape of the front door frame 14. The front door frame 14 is configured by being configured as a main body and separately attaching the electric decorations 24, the upper bulging portion 28, the lower bulging portion 29, and the like to the front side of the front door base 321. A cover member 322 that forms an internal space R on the back side is attached to the front side of the upper portion of the front door frame 14. Between the cover member 322 and the front door base 321, two movable decorative members 323 provided movably, a fixed decorative member 324 provided with a fixed position, a speaker 302 as a sound source, and a fixed A light emitting substrate 325 for causing the decorative member 324 to emit light is attached. The decorative members 323 and 324 and the speaker 302 are integrated with the cover member 322 by screws, and the light emitting substrate 325 is attached to the front door base as a separate part.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the cover member 322 is a member that forms the upper part of the front surface of the pachinko machine 10 and is formed of a horizontally long, colorless and transparent synthetic resin so that the rear side can be visually recognized. The cover member 322 protrudes forward with respect to the upper edge that continues in the left-right direction in the front door base 321, and is continuously bent and bent downward from the front surface portion of the upper surface part 322A. A front surface portion 322B that forms an opening of the window portion 14a continuously from the vicinity of the height position corresponding to the upper edge portion of the game area cover portion 301 with respect to the front surface portion 322B. It has a shape that bulges to the front side of the pachinko machine 10. The front surface portion 322B of the cover member 322 has a surface shape that undulates in the front-rear direction so as to decorate the front upper portion of the pachinko machine 10.

  The front surface portion 322B of the cover member 322 is provided with a plurality of sound output portions 311 to 313 for outputting sound effects and the like from the speaker 302 so as to be spaced apart on the left and right sides, and between the sound output portions 311 to 313. Is provided with a decorative cover portion 314 formed with a substantially constant thickness without a through hole. The decorative cover portion 314 and the sound output portions 311 to 313 are provided side by side in the left-right direction, and the decorative cover portion 314 and the sound output portions 311 to 313 are the cover member 322 (front surface portion 322B) as the front portion of the front door frame 14. Are integrally formed. A movable decorative member 323 and a fixed decorative member 324 are provided on the rear side of the decorative cover portion 314, and the decorative members 323 and 324 are visible through the decorative cover portion 314 of the cover member 322.

  Note that the cover member 322 is not limited to being colorless and transparent, and may be formed of a colored transparent synthetic resin, or a decorative member positioned on the rear side with a fine undulation provided on either or both of the front surface and the back surface, It may be visible in a hazy state. Further, the cover member 322 is not necessarily formed integrally with one component, but a portion corresponding to the decorative cover portion 314 is formed by a transparent synthetic resin member, and the sound output portions 311 to 313 are formed by colored synthetic resin. May be formed. Further, the metal plate is pressed to form the sound output portions 311 to 313 by another metal member provided with a large number of through holes, and the metal member is attached to the synthetic resin member forming the decorative cover portion. The sound output units 311 to 313 may be formed.

  The left and right sound output units 311 to 313 are formed by a front sound output unit 311 located on the front side of the speaker 302 and an outer surface continuous to the rear side from the lower edge of the front sound output unit 311. An outer side sound formed by an outer surface facing the left and right sides of the pachinko machine 10 that is positioned on the outer side in the left and right direction of the pachinko machine 10 with respect to the game area side sound output unit 312 and the front side sound output unit 311 that are obliquely downward. An output unit 313 is provided.

  The front sound output unit 311 is formed in a plate shape having a thickness in the front-rear direction on a front-facing outer surface, and a large number of through holes penetrating in the front-rear direction are formed in the plate-like portion. The front sound output unit 311 is provided on both the left and right sides of the decorative cover unit 314. On the rear side of the front sound output unit 311, one speaker 302 as a sound source is provided on each of the left and right sides at a position overlapping in the front-rear direction. These speakers 302 are attached to the front door frame 14 with the diaphragm for outputting sound facing forward, and the sound output from the speakers 302 passes through the left and right front sound output units 311. It is possible to output from the front side to the front side. The speaker 302 is configured by a full-range speaker or a speaker that emits medium and high sounds. Note that a sound source that outputs a sound corresponding to a range different from that of the speaker 302, such as a woofer that emits low sounds or a tweeter that emits high sounds, may be provided in another part such as the lower part of the pachinko machine 10.

  The game area side sound output portion 312 is provided in the opening side portion 322C of the cover member 322, is formed in a plate shape having a certain thickness with respect to the outer surface facing the oblique front side, and penetrates in the oblique direction facing the outer surface. Are formed and formed. The outer side sound output unit 313 is located on the end side where the cover members 322 are continuous on both the left and right sides with respect to the left and right front side sound output units 311, and is slightly inclined outward at the end in the lateral width direction of the pachinko machine 10. The wall portion is continuous to the rear and has an outer surface shape facing both the left and right sides, and a plurality of through-holes penetrating in the substantially left-right direction facing the outer surface are formed.

  As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 10A, the outer side sound output unit 313 is provided to be separated in the left-right direction so that the left and right front side sound output units 311 are located inside. A cover front protrusion 322D protruding forward is provided at a portion between the front sound output portion 311 and the outer sound output portion 313 in the cover member 322, and the space bulging forward in the internal space R is the front sound. It is formed at a portion in the left-right direction with respect to the output unit 311 and the outward sound output unit 313. Since the cover front protrusion 322D is located on the front side with respect to the front sound output part 311, the area where the outer sound output part 313 can be formed is extended to the front side by the cover front protrusion 322D. The front side portion of the outer side sound output unit 313 is provided in front of the back side of the front side sound output unit 311, and the sound traveling from the back side of the front side sound output unit 311 to the outer side sound output unit 313 side is the front side of the cover. The protrusion 322 </ b> D spreads forward and proceeds easily through the outward sound output unit 313, while being difficult to return to the front sound output unit 311 side.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, the speaker 302 is disposed at a position spaced rearward from the back surfaces of the left and right front sound output units 311, and is formed between the speaker 302 and the front sound output unit 311. An internal space R is formed by a gap between the front and rear sides. The internal space R is a space defined by the front side and the upper, lower, left, and right surroundings being surrounded by the cover member 322 and the rear side being surrounded by the speaker 302 and the fixed decorative member 324. For this reason, the internal space R between the left and right speakers 302 and the front sound output unit 311 is continuous and connected to the center side and the outside in the left-right direction. That is, the front part of the speaker 302 provided on the left and right is continuous as one internal space R by the cover member 322, and the internal space R that is continuous to the back side of the decorative cover part 314 is covered with the back side of the front side sound output part 311. The member 322 is formed. The speaker 302 is not necessarily provided in the front door frame 14, and a through-hole penetrating in the front-rear direction is provided at a height position where the speaker 302 is disposed with respect to the front door base 321 of the front door frame 14. The speaker 302 may be attached to the intermediate unit 13 or the game board 23 located on the rear side of the through hole.

  On the inner surface side of the cover member 322, as shown in FIG. 10A, the cover member 322 is formed so as to protrude rearward to a position close to the front surface of the moving decoration member 323 on the center rear surface side in the left-right direction of the decoration cover portion 314. A partition member 326 is provided. The partition member 326 is a portion that is formed of a transparent synthetic resin, and partitions the internal space R formed on the inner surface side of the cover member 322 in a state where the movable decoration member 323 is positioned on the center side.

  The partition member 326 is a box-shaped member having an opening on the front surface side, plate-like wall portions that are separated from each other in the left-right direction extend in the front-rear direction, and the rear side of these wall portions is blocked by a plate-like portion having a thickness in the front-rear direction. It is made into a shape. The rear side surface of the partition member 326 is located on the front side of the front surface of the fixed decorative member 324 with a gap corresponding to the thickness before and after the movable decorative member 323. With this partition member 326, the internal space R formed by the cover member 322 can be partitioned into left and right separate spaces, and the sound output from one speaker 302 provided on the left and right is the opposite speaker through the internal space R. Proceeding toward the 302 side is suppressed. As a result, the sound output from the left and right speakers 302 is unlikely to be output from the opposite side, and a stereo effect can be easily produced when independent sounds are output on the left and right sides.

  The partition member 326 is provided near the center in the left-right direction corresponding to a part of the internal space R. When the moving decoration member 323 is separated from the left and right by a certain distance or more, the internal space R is left and right. It becomes a state of communication. For this reason, it is possible to change the mode in which sound is output by switching the left and right partition states of the internal space R by controlling the position of the moving decoration member 323. The partition member 326 is not necessarily provided and may be omitted. When the partition member 326 is omitted, sound attenuation in the internal space R is reduced, and a large sound effect can be output by a sound source having a limited capacity.

  Here, in addition to FIG. 10, the structure regarding the movement decoration member 323 and the fixed decoration member 324 is demonstrated with reference to FIG.11 and FIG.12. FIG. 11A is a diagram schematically showing the arrangement of the speaker 302, the moving decorative member 323, and the LED 327 in the front door frame 14, and FIG. 11B is a schematic diagram showing the moving mechanism of the moving decorative member 323. FIG. 12 is a diagram schematically showing a cross-sectional shape of the front door frame 14 around the speaker 302. FIG. 12 (a) corresponds to the center arrangement state, and FIG. 12 (b) corresponds to the left and right separation state. ing. In FIG. 11, the internal space R formed by the cover member 322 and the outlines of the sound output units 311 to 313 are indicated by alternate long and short dash lines. In FIG. 11B, the sound is output through the game area side sound output unit 312. The sound to be generated is indicated by an arrow, and in FIG. 12, the window panel unit 30 is also illustrated.

  The fixed decorative member 324 is a member that forms a background portion of the internal space R of the cover member 322 that is visible through the decorative cover portion 314. The fixed decorative member 324 is a translucent synthetic resin member formed in a plate shape having a thickness in the front and back, and a decorative pattern colored by printing or the like (for example, a polygonal line shape imitating lightning) A decorative pattern is attached. As shown in FIG. 11A, a large number of LEDs 327 are scattered on the rear side of the fixed decorative member 324, and the light emitting substrate 325 on which the large number of LEDs 327 are mounted is the rear side of the fixed decorative member 324. And is fixed to the front door base 321. The front surface of the fixed decorative member 324 emits light due to the light emission of these many LEDs 327, and a player who has visually recognized the decorative cover portion 314 of the cover member 322 is formed in the internal space R with the front surface of the fixed decorative member 324 as the background portion. The decoration is visible. In addition, the front surface of the fixed decorative member 324 is continuously provided in the left-right direction on the front side of the front surface of the speaker 302, and the sound output from the front side of the speaker 302 does not proceed to the rear side of the front surface of the speaker 302. Has been.

  The moving decorative member 323 is a decorative member provided so as to be operable on the front side of the fixed decorative member 324 using the internal space R, and is a member made of synthetic resin having a substantially square shape. The moving decorative member 323 has a front wall portion 323A having a thickness in the front-rear direction, and a peripheral wall portion 323B protruding rearward from the upper and left and right edge portions with respect to the front wall portion 323A. And the rear side are formed in a box shape forming an inner surface 323C. The rear side and the lower side of the moving decoration member 323 do not necessarily have a completely open shape. If the sound output from the speaker 302 can pass to the game area side sound output unit 312 side, a large number of penetrations are provided. It is good also as a shape obstruct | occluded by the plate-shaped wall part provided with the hole.

  The size of the front wall portion 323A of the moving decorative member 323 is set to be approximately the same size as the front surface of the speaker 302 (specifically, the portion where the diaphragm of the speaker 302 is provided), and the movable range of the moving decorative member 323 is set. 11B, the speaker 302 can be disposed so as to cover almost the entire front surface of the speaker 302. As shown in FIG. The moving decoration member 323 may be set to be larger than the front surface of the speaker 302 so that the entire front surface of the speaker 302 can be completely covered, or conversely, may be formed smaller than the front surface of the speaker 302. .

  A moving mechanism 328 for moving the moving decorative member 323 in the left-right direction is provided for the moving decorative member 323. The moving mechanism 328 includes a support rail 341 and a slider 342 that movably support the moving decorative member 323, a belt 343 that applies a driving force to the moving decorative member 323, a roller 344 that supports the belt 343, and a belt 343. And a motor 345 for applying power.

  As shown in FIG. 12 (b), a support portion 323D having a shape in which the tip side portion protruding upward is bent rearward and further continuous rearward is provided on the upper portion of the moving decoration member 323, and the support portion 323D is provided. The rear side end portion is supported by the support rail 341. As shown in FIG. 12 (b), the support rail 341 has a cross-sectional shape in which a wall portion spaced forward and backward with respect to the upper surface protrudes downward, and the inner width of the lower portion of the wall portion is narrowed toward the lower side. As shown in FIG. 11B, the rail shape is continuous from the center upper portion of the internal space R formed by the cover member 322 to the left and right sides. A slider 342 that is slidable in the left-right direction is inserted into an inner portion of the support rail 341, and a support portion 323D of the moving decorative member 323 is fixed to the lower side of the slider 342 with a screw (not shown). Thereby, the movable decorative member 323 is supported so as to be movable in the left-right direction along the support rail 341. In this case, it is preferable that the moving mechanism 328 such as the support rail 341 is disposed in an upper portion corresponding to the opposite side of the game area cover portion 301 with respect to the moving decoration member 323, and the visibility of the moving decoration member 323 is improved. And the game area side sound output unit 312 side.

  As shown in FIG. 11B, an endless belt 343 is provided below the support rail 341 along the direction in which the support rail 341 continues. With respect to the belt 343, a roller 344 and a support portion (not shown) that can rotate about the front-rear direction contact the belt 343 so as to extend the belt 343 along the direction in which the support rail 341 continues. Is provided.

  A motor 345 for applying a driving force to the belt 343 is provided on one end side along the continuous direction of the belt 343. The support portion 323D of the moving decoration member 323 is connected to a part of the belt 343, and the belt 343 is rotated by the rotation of the motor 345 so that the moving decoration member 323 can move in the left-right direction. The moving mechanism 328 of the moving decorative member 323 may be configured by another mechanism, may be configured to slide linearly, and is not limited to a mechanism using a belt, but may be moved by a plurality of gears or a link mechanism. It may be configured to do so.

  The support rail 341 continues to the upper side of the speaker 302 in the left-right direction, and the left and right moving decoration members 323 are movable to the front side of the left and right speakers 302, respectively. The cover member 322 is provided so as to be separated from the speaker 302 on the front side, and an internal space R that is continuous from side to side from the rear side of the decorative cover part 314 to the rear side of the front side sound output part 311 is formed. The decorative member 323 can be moved to the front side of the speaker 302, and the moving range can be set wide.

  The moving decorative member 323 is a member provided with a decorative pattern partially colored by printing or painting on a colorless and transparent synthetic resin. As shown in FIG. 11A, for example, a decoration portion 323E is provided on each front surface of the left and right moving decoration members 323 at an edge portion corresponding to the center side in the left-right direction of the pachinko machine 10, and left side movement is performed. The decorative member 323 is provided on the right side when viewed from the front, and the right side moving decorative member 323 is provided on the left side when viewed from the front. These decoration parts 323E are set in substantially the same mode, and are, for example, decorations that mimic lightning. The side shape on the side where each decorative portion 323E is provided in the left and right moving decorative members 323 is a shape that undulates in the left-right direction, and the outer shape in front view matches with a substantially polygonal line shape so that they can be adjacent to each other without a gap. Since the decorative member 323 is adjacent to the left and right on the center side, the decorative member 323 can be arranged in a state of being close to each other with almost no gap. Note that the moving decorative member 323 is not limited to the outer shape and the decorative pattern in the above embodiment, and may have other outer shapes and decorative patterns.

  As shown in FIG. 11 (a), the decorative portion 323E of the left and right moving decorative member 323 has a central arrangement state in which the moving decorative member 323 has moved to the center side to the maximum, as compared to a state where it is separated from the left and right. An integrated decorative portion 323E having a wide width is formed. The left and right moving decorative members 323 are controlled so that they are separated in the left-right direction in the normal gaming state, and the movement toward the center side is performed after the variable display is started by the symbol display device 94. As part of the production that is expected to make a transition to an advantageous gaming state by winning, the center arrangement state is set.

  Control of the operation of the moving decoration member 323 and control of sound output by the speaker 302 are performed by the sound emission control device 143 in accordance with instructions from the main control device 160. The moving decorative member 323 is moved from the front side of the speaker 302 to the center side of the decorative cover portion 314 in response to an effect that expects an advantageous gaming state in the middle of the variable display or a transition to a gaming state advantageous to the player. The movement control is performed by the sound emission control device 143, and suggests an advantageous gaming state for the player through vision according to the arrangement position and mode of the movement decoration member 323, and the speaker 302 corresponding to the arrangement position of the movement decoration member 323. The game state that is advantageous to the player through hearing is suggested by the output state of the sound. The contents of the movement control of the moving decoration member 323 and the sound output control of the speaker 302 are general controls for the movable member and the speaker 302 provided on the front door frame 14 and the game board 23. The detailed description of is omitted. In the case where an abnormality is detected when the front door frame 14 is opened or initialized, or a magnetic sensor or vibration detection sensor is provided to prevent fraud, The moving decoration member 323 may be arranged in a centrally arranged state or a state located on the central side away from the front side of the speaker 302 so that the abnormality notification sound is easily transmitted, and the abnormality notification sound may be output in that state. Further, in controlling the operation of the moving decoration member 323, it is not always necessary to move the moving decoration member 323 symmetrically. As shown in FIG. The left and right motors 404C may be separately driven and controlled so that the left and right moving decoration members 323 are operated separately, for example, only the unit (one side) is operated.

<Sound output by sound output units 311 to 313>
Next, the sound output of the speaker 302 by the sound output units 311 to 313 will be described individually according to the arrangement positions of the left and right moving decoration members 323. In a state where the left and right moving decoration members 323 are not positioned on the front side of the speaker 302, most of the sound output from the speaker 302 is as shown in FIGS. 10 (a) and 12 (a). The sound is output through the front sound output unit 311 located on the front side. The state in which the moving decoration member 323 is arranged at a position away from the front side of the speaker 302 is formed, for example, as a part of an effect or a jackpot effect that expects a transition to an advantageous gaming state, and the closer to the central arrangement state, the closer to the center arrangement state. It is used as an effect that the winning expectation is high and that the winning is confirmed by the central arrangement state. As a result, the output ratio of sound effects directed not only to the player who is playing the game but also to other players, store clerk, and the like can be increased, and an effect of exciting the inside of the game hall can be achieved.

  In a state where the left and right moving decoration members 323 are not positioned on the front side of the speaker 302, some sounds are reflected by the inner surface of the cover member 322. In addition, part of the sound traveling from the front surface of the speaker 302 toward the oblique front side travels away from the portion where the front sound output unit 311 is formed. A gap corresponding to the front-rear width of the internal space R is provided between the speaker 302 and the front sound output unit 311, and the internal space R is continuous along the left-right direction corresponding to the center side of the cover member 322. Part of the sound output from the speaker 302 travels to the center side of the cover member 322 where the decorative cover portion 314 is provided. The sound that has traveled toward the decorative cover portion 314 is reflected, absorbed, or transmitted by the inner surface of the cover member 322 and the front surface of the fixed decorative member 324. The reflected sound reflected from the inner surface or the like of the cover member 322 travels to the left and right sides in the internal space R and is output to the left and right sides of the pachinko machine 10 through the through holes formed in the outer side sound output unit 313.

  Here, the outer side sound output part 313 is provided with a through-hole penetrating along the direction side on the end side along the continuous left and right direction of the internal space R. For this reason, as indicated by arrows in FIG. 10A, the sound reflected in the internal space R is easily output to the left and right sides of the pachinko machine 10. That is, when the reflected sound from the front side of the speaker 302 through the internal space R leading to the decorative cover part 314 reaches the outer side sound output part 313, the direction different from the front output from the front side sound output part 311 is different. Sound is easy to be output sideways. For this reason, the front sound output unit 311 reduces the reflected sound output via the internal space R behind the direct sound from the speaker 302. Therefore, the player side is prevented from listening to the sound after being reflected in the internal space R of the decorative cover portion 314, and the player can easily transmit the direct sound through the front side sound output portion 311 to the player. Sound quality can be improved by setting.

  In a state in which the left and right moving decoration members 323 are positioned on the front side of the speaker 302, as shown in FIGS. 10B and 12B, the movement of the sound output from the speaker 302 to the front side is the moving decoration member. It is blocked by H.323. Since the rear side and the lower side of the moving decoration member 323 have an open shape, and the rear side of the speaker 302 is blocked by the speaker 302, the sound output from the speaker 302 travels downward to play a game area. The sound is output to the lower side, that is, the game area side through the side sound output unit 312. The sound output from the game area side sound output unit 312 proceeds to the player side toward the diagonally front side, or the sound progressed diagonally to the rear side is reflected on the front surface of the window panel unit 30 and is directed toward the front side. And proceed to the player side. The periphery of the game area cover 301 is shaped such that the electric decoration 24 and the upper plate 28a protrude forward, and even if sound is output from the speaker 302 at a relatively low volume, the sound is not played. When the sound is output from the area side sound output unit 312, it is set to be easy to proceed to the player side, and the sound is easily transmitted to the player.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 12A, the cross-sectional shape of the game area side sound output portion 312 is such that the inner diameter side of the hole is closer to the inner surface side than the outer surface side with respect to the thickness direction of the game area side sound output portion 312. Largely formed. That is, the inner surface on the rear side close to the speaker 302 in the through hole has an inner surface shape that is inclined by an angle A1 with respect to the thickness direction of the game area side sound output unit 312, The inner side shape is inclined by an angle A2 with respect to the thickness direction of the region side sound output unit 312. As a result, even if the sound output unit 312 is made of synthetic resin, which is likely to require a thickness in terms of strength compared to the metal plate, it is possible to easily output sound through the game area side sound output unit 312, The through hole for output has a small diameter, making it difficult for a criminal or the like to access the internal space R, and can prevent an illegal act aiming at the speaker 302 and breakage of the decorative members 323 and 324. As for the front side sound output part 311 and the outer side sound output part 313, the inner diameter of the hole may be larger on the inner surface side than the outer surface side with respect to the thickness direction of each part. As a shape of the through hole of the sound output portions 311 to 313, the inner diameter of the hole may be formed smaller on the inner surface side than on the outer surface side.

  In the state where the left and right moving decorative members 323 are positioned on the front side of the speaker 302, it is difficult to output sound to the rear side of the decorative cover portion 314, compared to the state where the moving decorative member 323 is positioned off the front side of the speaker 302. The sound output from the front sound output unit 311 and the outer sound output unit 313 is reduced. For this reason, it is possible to make it difficult for sound to be transmitted to other players who play games in the adjacent seats or to the store clerk of the game hall. Therefore, in a normal gaming state, the output of sound to the surroundings is suppressed, and a gaming machine in which an advantageous gaming state has occurred as the sound corresponding to the gaming state output from other gaming machines is relatively conspicuous, It is possible to make it easier for the store clerk to identify the gaming machine in which the abnormality notification sound has occurred.

  The overlap amount of the moving decoration member 323 with respect to the front side of the speaker 302 corresponding to the amount of the front side of the speaker 302 covered by the moving decoration member 323 may be changed. For example, as shown in FIG. 10 (c), of the left and right moving decoration members 323, only one moving decoration member 323 is a position that overlaps approximately two-thirds of the front side of the speaker 302 and is approximately three minutes. The sound may be output to the front side directly through a part of the front sound output unit 311. In this case, the expectation degree of winning the jackpot lottery is approximately 5%. The expectation of winning the jackpot lottery increases in proportion to the decrease in the amount of overlap, and the moving decoration member 323 on one side moves to a position that deviates from the front side of the speaker 302. The moving decoration member 323 may be controlled so that the winning degree of the big hit lottery is about 30% or more by moving the moving decoration members 323 on both sides to a position off the front side of the speaker 302.

  That is, the control device such as the sound emission control device 143 performs control to change the ratio of directly outputting the sound to the front side through the front sound output unit 311 in accordance with the lottery result such as the success / failure lottery executed in the pachinko machine 10. May be provided. The amount of overlap of the moving decorative member 323 with respect to the front side of the speaker 302 changes corresponding to the degree of expectation of transition to an advantageous gaming state, and depending on the ratio at which sound is output directly to the player through the front side sound output unit 311 It can be suggested that an advantageous lottery result was obtained. As a result, even if the upper part of the pachinko machine 10 is a part where the player is difficult to notice the change in the position of the moving decoration member 323, the player can change the position of the moving decoration member 323 through the change in the sound output mode. It can be set to be easily noticed.

  Thus, according to the pachinko machine 10 in the first embodiment, the internal space R located on the rear side of the front sound output unit 311 and the decorative cover unit 314 is continuous without being partitioned, The space between the speaker 302 and the front sound output unit 311 can also be set as an installation space for the moving decorative member 323. Therefore, it can be set as the movement area | region of the movement decoration member 323 to the front side of the speaker 302, and the design freedom of the movement decoration member 323 can be raised. Further, since the speaker 302 and the front sound output unit 311 can be disposed in the vicinity of the installation space of the movable decorative member 323 and overlapped with each other in the front and rear, the speaker 302 and the front sound output unit 311 are sufficiently provided on both the left and right sides so that the sound effect is enhanced in the upper front portion of the pachinko machine 10. The speaker 302 and the front sound output unit 311 can be easily disposed apart from each other, and the acoustic quality can be improved. Furthermore, the reflection state of the sound output from the sound source can be changed in accordance with the arrangement position of the moving decoration member 323, and a sound effect corresponding to the arrangement position of the movement decoration member 323 can be sent to a player or a game shop clerk, etc. Can be output to

  Further, the cover member 322 includes a front sound output portion 311 that forms an opening penetrating forward with respect to the internal space R, and a left and right that intersects with the internal space R in the front-rear direction penetrating the front sound output portion 311. An outward sound output unit 313 is provided to form an opening penetrating at least in the direction side. Therefore, the sound effect output from the speaker 302 can be output to the player side through the front sound output unit 311, and the player can directly listen to the sound output from the speaker 302. That is, the sound output directly from the speaker 302 and the sound output after being reflected one or more times in the internal space R behind the sound overlap, for example, to the developer's intention. On the contrary, it is possible to prevent the sound quality from being deteriorated, such as a sound effect having reverberation.

  In addition, the sound that is reflected after returning to the rear side of the decorative cover portion 314 and returned to the front side of the speaker 302 passes between the speaker 302 and the front sound output portion 311 along the direction in which the internal space R continues. It is easy to be output to the outer side of the gaming machine through the outer side sound output unit 313. Therefore, the sound after being reflected in the internal space R of the decorative cover portion 314 is suppressed from being output to the player side, and the sound quality can be improved by setting the sound to be easily transmitted directly to the player.

  In addition, the front surface of the fixed decorative member 324 is continuously provided in the left-right direction on the front side of the front surface of the speaker 302, and the sound output from the speaker 302 to the front side does not easily travel rearward from the front surface of the speaker 302. For this reason, after the sound output from the speaker 302 travels to the rear side of the decorative cover portion 314 through the internal space R, the amount of reflected sound traveling toward the front sound output portion 311 side is reduced, and the player is directly informed. The sound can be set to be more easily transmitted.

  The moving decoration member 323 is positioned between the speaker 302 and the front sound output unit 311 in the left-right separated state in the moving range along the left-right direction, and the sound output from the speaker 302 is transmitted to the game area side sound output unit. An inner surface 323C that reflects toward the 312 side is provided. For this reason, when the moving decoration member 323 is disposed at a position corresponding to the left-right separated state, the sound effect output from the speaker 302 is more effectively generated at the inner surface 323C than when it is disposed at a position corresponding to the centrally disposed state. Therefore, the ratio of the sound output to the player side is increased by reflecting the sound toward the game area side sound output unit 312. Conversely, in the centrally arranged state, the sound effect is likely to be output to other players, store clerk, and the like. Therefore, the output state of the sound effect can correspond to the movement of the moving decoration member 323, and the sound effect corresponding to the state of the gaming machine can be easily output to the player or the store clerk of the game hall. .

<Second Embodiment>
Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIGS. 13A and 13B are views showing the upper part of the front door frame 401 of the pachinko machine 400 according to the second embodiment. FIG. 13A is a front view, and FIG. It is the figure which showed the state visually recognized from the lower side. FIG. 14A to FIG. 14D are operation explanatory views of the moving decorative member 423 in the second embodiment. 15A is a cross-sectional view of the front door frame 401 taken along the line BB in FIG. 13A, and FIG. 15B is a cross-sectional view of the front door frame 401 taken along the line CC in FIG. is there. FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view showing a partial configuration of the front door frame 401 taken along line DD in FIG. In FIG. 13, the outer shape of the decorative cover portion 414 is indicated by a thick solid line, and a dot pattern is added to a region where the inner surface side is visible through the decorative cover portion 414. 13 and 14, the decorative members 423, 424 and the like that are visible through the transparent decorative cover portion 414 are indicated by thin solid lines. In FIG. 14, only the main line of the outer shape of the cover member 422 is shown, and the through hole of the sound output unit 411 is omitted. In FIG. 14D, the cover member 422 is surrounded by a one-dot chain line on the left side. The internal space R is shown with a part removed.

  In the pachinko machine 10 in the first embodiment, the outward sound output unit 313 is provided at a position away from the front side of the speaker 302. However, in the pachinko machine 400 in the second embodiment, the speaker 402 A sound output unit (tilt side sound output unit 411) that outputs sound to the outer side is provided at a position overlapping the front side. Further, the front door frame 401 in the second embodiment is different from the front door frame 14 in the first embodiment in the shape of the front surface of the pachinko machine 400 and the decorative members 423 and 424 provided in the internal space R. Are different in different points. Hereinafter, a different point from 1st Embodiment is demonstrated and description is abbreviate | omitted about a common part.

  As shown in FIG. 13A, the front door frame 401 in the second embodiment includes a cover member 422 on the upper side with respect to the game area cover portion 403. As shown in FIG. 13B, the cover member 422 is provided with an inclined sound output portion 411 that is spaced apart in the left-right direction and directed obliquely forward, and penetrates the lower surface of the cover member 422 in the up-down direction. A game area side sound output unit 412 is provided. The outer surface shape of the cover member 422 is gradually positioned on the front side as it approaches the center side from the left and right end sides of the pachinko machine 400, and the top portion is located at the center portion that is substantially the same distance away from the inclined sound output units 411 located on the left and right sides. And has a shape protruding to the front side. The cover member 422 is provided with a tilt side sound output portion 411 as a part of the front surface shape, and the tilt side sound output portion 411 is formed in an outer surface shape facing the oblique front side inclined to the left and right outer sides.

  As shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, an inner space R that is continuous in the left-right direction is formed on the rear side of the cover member 422. That is, the cover member 422 protrudes to the front side with respect to the outer peripheral edge portion on the upper side of the game area cover portion 403, and forms an internal space R that is continuous in the left-right direction along the outer peripheral edge portion of the game area cover portion 403.

  The cover member 422 is a member formed by integrating a plurality of synthetic resin structural bodies with an engaging portion, a screw, or the like that can be engaged and fixed with a counterpart member by elastic deformation. This cover member 422 is provided around the transparent cover 422A and a transparent cover 422A that forms a decorative cover portion 414 that can visually recognize the rear side at the portion between the left and right inclined sound output portions 411 in the left-right direction. Synthetic resin colored cover 422B formed by a plurality of components colored in silver by the like, and the inner surface side made invisible, and attached to the colored cover 422B by screws etc. It has an inclined side cover 422C and a game area side cover 422D made of a metal plate forming the part 411 and the game area side sound output part 412.

  As shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B, the transparent cover 422A has a substantially constant thickness and is formed in an outer surface and an inner surface shape that are continuous from the front surface side to the lower surface side of the cover member 422. A transparent portion that allows the internal space R to be visually recognized in the member 422 is formed. The movable decorative member 423 and the fixed decorative member 424 provided in the internal space R of the cover member 422 are visible from the front side and the diagonally lower side of the pachinko machine 400 through the transparent cover 422A.

  As shown in FIG. 15A, the upper end portion of the transparent cover 422A on the front surface side is provided so that the front end portion on the upper surface of the colored cover 422B partially overlaps the front side, and the upper front end portion of the colored cover 422B. The upper end of the front surface of the transparent cover 422A is fixed with screws or the like. The upper surface portion of the cover member 422 is formed by a shape portion continuous in the front-rear direction in the colored cover 422B, and the upper side of the moving decorative member 423 and the fixed decorative member 424 is covered by the colored cover 422B. The moving mechanism of the moving decorative member 423 and a power source such as a motor are provided on the inner surface side of the upper surface portion of the cover member 422, and the moving mechanism and the like are invisible from the front side by being covered with the colored cover 422B.

  As shown in FIG. 15A, the rear end portion on the lower surface side of the transparent cover 422A is fixed to the colored cover 422B so as to overlap a part of the lower surface side of the colored cover 422B. The rear portion of the colored cover 422B is fixed to the front side of the front door base 421 with screws or the like, and the cover member 422 in which the transparent cover 422A and the colored cover 422B are integrated forms the upper portion of the front door frame 401. On the rear side of the cover member 422, a light emitting substrate on which the LEDs are provided and a fixed decorative member 424 that diffuses light output from the LEDs and decorates the internal space R of the cover member 422 are provided. The colored cover 422B is provided on the lower surface side of the cover member 422 so that the rear portion where the light emitting substrate or the like is located cannot be seen by the player.

  As shown in FIG. 15A, the shape of the cover member 422 on the lower surface side is formed in a shape that is gradually positioned on the upper side as it goes to the rear side. For this reason, the window panel unit 30 provided on the rear side of the cover member 422 can be set as a viewing area up to the lower end of the cover member 422 when viewed from obliquely below, and even if the game area is enlarged, It is possible to set a large decorative body provided inside by ensuring a wide vertical space of the internal space R of the cover member 422 while allowing the visible region to be secured to the upper side.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15A, the lower surface side of the cover member 422 has a shape bulging downward by the transparent cover 422A from the front side to the rear side. In the height range U, the window panel The unit 30 is visible from the front side. In the front view of the pachinko machine 400, as shown by a dotted line in FIG. 13 (a), a decorative cover portion 414 is formed so that the center side can be visually recognized gradually up to a higher position, corresponding to the shape of the decorative cover portion 414, The outer shape of the moving decorative member 423 is set so as to substantially match the shape. For this reason, the central portion of the game area in the left-right direction can be visually recognized from the front side of the pachinko machine 400 up to a high position on the upper side, and the arrangement space of the decorative body provided in the internal space R of the cover member 422 can be set large. it can.

  The colored cover 422 </ b> B has openings at positions corresponding to the left and right inclined side sound output units 411 and the game area side sound output unit 412. The outer shape of the inclined side cover 422C and the gaming area side cover 422D is set slightly larger than the opening of the colored cover 422B, and the opening of the colored cover 422B is closed by the inclined side cover 422C and the gaming area side cover 422D. The outer periphery of the inclined side cover 422C and the game area side cover 422D is covered with the colored cover 422B. For this reason, the outer peripheral edge portion and the mounting structure of the inclined side cover 422C and the game area side cover 422D are made invisible and the appearance is improved.

  The inclined side cover 422C and the game area side cover 422D have an outer diameter larger than the plate thickness, for example, a diameter of about 1.5 mm which is 10 times larger than the plate thickness with respect to the metal plate set to a plate thickness of about 0.1 mm. It is constituted by a so-called punching metal in which a large number of set through holes are formed side by side. The sound output from the speaker 402 in the area where the inclined side cover 422C and the game area side cover 422D are provided can be output from the internal space R of the cover member 422 to the outside through the through hole. By using the metal plate as a through-hole that outputs sound, it becomes easier for sound to pass in the direction inclined with respect to the thickness direction, and the player can easily recognize the sound effect of the speaker 402 while tilting. The rigidity of the side cover 422C and the game area side cover 422D can be increased to prevent fraud. The inclined side cover 422C and the game area side cover 422D may be formed by providing a through hole in a synthetic resin, or may be formed by a net-like member in which metal wires are stacked in a lattice shape.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the inclined side cover 422 </ b> C has an outer surface that is largely inclined to the left and right outer sides in the outer portion as compared to the center side of the cover member 422 in the left and right direction. In the inclined side cover 422C, the range facing the front side is set wider than the range facing both the left and right sides from the part, approximately 70% to approximately 80% in the left and right direction face the front side, and approximately 20% to the remaining approximately 20%. 30% is set to face both left and right sides. For this reason, a part of the inclined side sound output unit 411 is provided so as to have a penetrating portion in the left-right direction close to the continuous direction of the internal space R, and the sound that has traveled in the left-right direction through the internal space R is inclined The sound output unit 411 is set to easily output in both the left and right directions.

  As shown in FIG. 13B, the game area side sound output unit 412 is arranged on the center side in the left-right direction with respect to the tilt side sound output unit 411. Specifically, the outer edge along the left-right direction of the game area side sound output unit 412 is located at the substantially central part of the tilt-side sound output unit 411 in the left-right direction, and with respect to a part of the speaker 402 Located on the lower side. The game area side sound output unit 412 is continuous to the center side in the left-right direction of the cover member 422, and is gradually formed to have a shorter front-rear width as it gets away from the speaker 402 and approaches the center side of the cover member 422. The game area side sound output portion 412 is provided on a lower wall portion corresponding to a part of the cover member 422 where the decorative cover portion 414 is formed on the front side on the front side, and is lower than the internal space R. An opening penetrating toward is formed. That is, for a part of the decorative cover part 414 in the left-right direction, a part of the game area side sound output part 412 is provided on the lower surface side of the cover member 422 continuous below the part.

  As shown in FIG. 13B, the decorative cover portion 414 has a rear edge on the lower surface side of the cover member 422 along the outer shape of the game area side sound output portion 412, and the cover member 422 in the left-right direction. The shape is gradually expanded to the rear side as it approaches the center side. The front surface of the decorative cover portion 414 is positioned on the front side as it approaches the central side in the left-right direction of the cover member 422, and the front-rear width of the decorative cover portion 414 is maximized on the central side and gradually shortens toward the left and right sides. Yes.

  The speaker 402 is arranged in a direction to output sound in a direction inclined toward the front center side of the pachinko machine 400 with respect to the front-rear direction. That is, for example, the speaker 402 is inclined approximately 9 degrees toward the center side in the left-right direction, and is disposed in a direction inclined greater than the left-right direction, for example, approximately 18 degrees, at the center side in the up-down direction. By setting a large inclination on the center side in the vertical direction, the game area side sound output unit 412 is set so that sound is easily output. As shown in FIG. 16, with respect to the inclined side sound output unit 411, the front surface of the speaker 402 is close to the front-rear direction on the outer side in the left-right direction of the cover member 422, and gradually moves back and forth as it approaches the center side of the cover member 422. The inner space R formed by the cover member 422 is gradually formed larger toward the center side of the cover member 422. Further, as shown in FIG. 16, the speaker 402 is arranged on the side facing the front surface of the speaker 402 in a direction in which the decorative cover portion 414 corresponding to the center side of the cover member 422 is positioned from the inclined side sound output portion 411. ing.

  When sound is output from the left and right speakers 402, as indicated by arrows SL1 and SR1 in FIG. 16, some sounds are output to the front side from the inclined side sound output unit 411 and the player is positioned as direct sound. Proceed to the front side. Further, part of the sound output from the speaker 402 travels toward the inner surface of the decorative cover portion 414 that is continuous to the center side of the cover member 422 with respect to the inclined side sound output portion 411, and reaches the inner surface of the cover member 422. It further proceeds through the internal space R while being reflected. Thereafter, as shown by arrows SL2 and SR2 in FIG. 16, the sound output from the speaker 402 is output to the outside of the cover member 422 through the inclined sound output portion 411 located on the opposite side in the left-right direction.

  As shown in FIG. 14, a moving decorative member 423 and a fixed decorative member 424 provided on the rear side are disposed on the rear side of the decorative cover portion 414 in the portion between the inclined side sound output portions 411 in the cover member 422. It is visible from the front side through the decorative cover portion 414.

  As shown in FIG. 14A, the moving decoration member 423 is spaced apart in the left-right direction as shown in FIG. 14B to FIG. It is the member comprised so that movement between states was possible. In the left-right separated state in which the moving decoration member 423 is separated to the maximum in the left-right direction, the moving decoration member 423 moves to a position where a part of the moving decoration member 423 overlaps the front side of the speaker 402 as shown in FIG.

  Here, in the front view of the pachinko machine 400, the movable decorative member 423 has a concave portion 423A that is recessed in the central side by protruding the outer peripheral portion in the left-right direction at a plurality of locations from the central side toward the outer peripheral side and undulating the outer peripheral portion. It has an outer shape. The concave portion 423A is continuous in the front-rear direction to form a space continuous in the front-rear direction, overlaps with the front side of the speaker 402 in the left-right separated state, and is positioned on the rear side of the inclined-side sound output unit 411. In a state where the concave portion 423A of the moving decorative member 423 overlaps the front side of the speaker 402, the sound output from the speaker 402 travels forward through the concave portion 423A and is output from the inclined side sound output portion 411. For this reason, even if the overlap amount of the moving decoration member 423 and the speaker 402 is set to be large and the movement amount of the moving decoration member 423 is increased, the sound output from the speaker 402 may be set to easily travel forward. it can.

  When the moving decorative member 423 moves away from the central arrangement state in the left-right direction, the rear central decorative body 404 simulating a rotating lamp (so-called patrol) is moved from the rear side of the moving decorative member 423 located on the center side to the pachinko machine. It is visible from the front side of 400. On the front side of the rear central decorative body 404, as shown in FIGS. 13 (b) and 15 (a), a transparent resin that forms the front and lower outer surfaces in the internal space R formed by the cover member 422. A rotating lamp cover 424A is provided, and a part of the fixed decorative member 424 is formed by the rotating lamp cover 424A. On both the left and right sides of the rotating lamp cover 424A, a back side decorative body 424B is continuously provided in the left and right direction as a part of the fixed decorative member 424.

  The rear central decorative body 404 includes an LED 404A as a light emitter capable of outputting light downward, a reflector 404B that is irradiated with light from the LED 404A through a diffusion member and reflected horizontally, and a reflector 404B. The LED 404A and the motor 404C are connected to the sound emission control device 143 to control light emission and operation. The rear center decorative body 404 performs, for example, an effect in which the reflector 404B rotates while the LED 404A emits red light together with an output sound from the speaker 402 “cue” in the middle of the variable display in the state of winning the big hit lottery. It is used for a one-shot announcement effect for notifying the player of the winning of the jackpot lottery. In this effect, the moving decorative member 423 moves in advance while being separated in the left-right direction, and then a one-shot notification effect or the like by the rear center decorative body 404 is executed.

  Thus, according to the pachinko machine 400 in the second embodiment, the speaker 402 and the inclined-side sound output unit 411 are separated along the left-right direction on the front side of the pachinko machine 400, and the decorative cover part is provided in the middle part. Each of the inclined side sound output portions 411 has an outer surface shape facing both the left and right sides corresponding to the outer side of the pachinko machine 400 at both ends with respect to the decorative cover portion 414. A speaker which is formed on the opposite side of the internal space R and which has an opening penetrating outward of the pachinko machine 400 along the left-right direction and which is output from the speaker 402 on one side along the left-right direction. The sound is output to the outside of the pachinko machine 400 through the inclined sound output unit 411 near 402. Therefore, as compared with the case where the sound effect is output only from the speaker 402 close to the sound output unit, it is easy to output the medium-high sound effect sound in a wide range toward the player in the adjacent seat or the game hall, and an advantageous gaming state It is possible to make a setting that makes it easy to output a warning sound corresponding to an abnormality or a sound corresponding to an abnormality toward a non-player. In addition, the sound output toward the outward side is different from the player side, so that it is difficult for the player to proceed to the player side, and the player is output toward the direction of the speaker 402. The sound quality can be improved by listening to the direct sound at a high ratio.

  In addition, the slant side sound output unit 411 is formed in an outer surface and an inner surface shape that are gradually located on the front side as it approaches the center side of the pachinko machine 400 from the outside of the pachinko machine 400 along the left-right direction, and an opening that penetrates this portion. An opening penetrating forward with respect to the internal space R and an opening penetrating in the left-right direction with respect to the internal space R are formed. The decorative cover portion 414 is a pachinko machine 400 in the inclined side sound output portion 411. A central portion that is continuous in the left-right direction from the end of the center side of the game machine, and is gradually located on the front side as it approaches the game machine center side, and is separated from the pachinko machine 400 located on both sides by substantially the same distance. It is formed in the outer surface shape which has a top part and protrudes to the front side. For this reason, the sound output part can set the amount of protrusion to the front side small while ensuring a large internal space of the decorative cover part 414.

  Moreover, the inclination side sound output part 411 is made into the shape located in the back side as the both outer sides, and the both ends are formed with little protrusion amount of the front side. For this reason, a large internal space R of the decorative cover portion 414 is secured while a large amount of rotation is set when the front door frame 401 and the intermediate unit 13 are opened to the front side with the left side of the pachinko machine 400 as viewed from the front. Thus, a large installation space and movement space for the decorative members 423 and 424 can be secured.

  The speaker 402 is attached in a direction inclined toward the center of the pachinko machine 400 in the left-right direction. Therefore, it is easy to directly transmit the sound output from the speaker 402 to the player located on the front center side of the pachinko machine 400, and the sound output from the speaker 402 on one side is decorated with the decorative cover portion 414. It is possible to make the setting so that it is easy to reflect to the opposite side on the inner surface and to easily pass the sound to the opposite side.

  Further, the inner surface shape of the cover member 422 is such that the center side in the left-right direction is positioned at the front side at the maximum, and gradually toward the rear side as the distance from the left and right sides increases. For this reason, the sound output from the speaker 402 is easy to travel along the inner surface shape of the cover member 422, and the sound that has traveled forward once gradually progresses toward the rear, so that the sound travels toward the left and right outer sides. It becomes easy. Examples of the sound output from the tilt side sound output unit 411 include a sound (see arrows SL1 and SR1 in FIG. 16) that travels diagonally forward from one speaker 402 located on the rear side of the tilt side sound output unit 411. There is a sound (arrows SL2 and SR2 in FIG. 16) output from the speaker 402 on the opposite side and traveling in the lateral direction of the pachinko machine 400, and the traveling directions of these two sounds are separated from each other by a large angle. It can be set to go to. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the amount of the sound output from the speaker 402 on the opposite side through the inclined side sound output unit 411 on the one side in the left-right direction, traveling toward the player side. Therefore, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the sound effects and the like output from the left and right speakers 402 independently, and to improve the sound quality of the sound effects and the like. Further, the sound output from the speaker 402 on the opposite side toward the lateral direction of the pachinko machine 400 easily travels in the lateral direction, and along with the horizontal direction in which the same model is easily placed side by side, The sound output from the speaker 402 can be easily recognized by other players who play a game at a distant seat, or by a store clerk.

  Here, the through hole provided in the inclined side cover 422C penetrates in the thickness direction, and the size thereof is preferably set as follows. That is, the through hole provided in the inclined side cover 422C is set to a size that penetrates in the front-rear direction with respect to the thickness of the metal plate, as shown in an enlarged view in FIG. Then, as shown with an arrow Y1 in FIG. 16, the hole is formed in a direction penetrating the speaker 402 in the direction in which the player is located. In addition, the size of the through-holes at the left and right outer ends of the inclined side cover 422C is set to penetrate in the lateral direction as indicated by the arrow Y2 in FIG. With this setting, the sound that travels diagonally forward and centrally from one speaker 402 located behind the inclined sound output unit 411 and the sound that is output from the opposite speaker 402 and travels in the lateral direction of the pachinko machine 400. Both of the sound and the sound to be output can be efficiently output from the inclined side sound output unit 411 set to be small, and another area such as the decorative cover unit 414 can be enlarged accordingly.

  On the lower wall portion corresponding to a part of the cover member 422 where the decorative cover portion 414 is formed on the front surface side, a game area side sound output portion 412 that forms an opening penetrating downward is provided. ing. The game area side sound output unit 412 outputs sound effects even at the outer edge portion of the game area corresponding to the portion where the decorative cover portion 414 is formed. Therefore, sound effects can be output from a position close to the player through the internal space R formed by the cover member 422, and even if a limited amount of sound source, amplifier, or the like is used, the player can be output as needed. In contrast, a large sound effect can be output. Moreover, since the game area side sound output part 412 is provided in the wall part continuous in the front-back direction, the appearance of the pachinko machine 400 when viewed from the front side is difficult to visually recognize the opening part of the game area side sound output part 412. It is possible to increase the decorative effect by making it possible to widely form a decorative region in which the decorative cover portion 414 is relatively provided.

  Further, since the inner surface of the inclined side sound output unit 411 is formed to be inclined toward the center side of the pachinko machine 400, a part of the sound effect output from the speaker 402 is caused by the inner surface of the inclined side sound output unit 411. It is easy to reflect toward the rear side of the pachinko machine 400 in the left-right direction. A part of the reflected sound effect proceeds toward the game area cover unit 403, and is reflected toward the front side again at the game area cover unit 403, thereby proceeding toward the player side. Therefore, a large sound effect can be efficiently output to the player.

  When the game area side sound output unit 412 visually recognizes the cover member 322 from the lower side, the rear edge of the pachinko machine 400 gradually increases as the edge located on the front side of the pachinko machine 400 moves away from the speaker 402 in the left-right direction. The decorative cover portion 414 is gradually formed in the front-rear direction as the front edge of the game region-side sound output portion 412 is gradually located at the rear side. An internal space having a maximum front-rear width is formed at a position corresponding to the central portion of the game area. Accordingly, the game area is formed while forming a large internal space R in the front-rear direction so that a large decorative member or a plurality of decorative members can be easily disposed at a position corresponding to the central portion of the game area that is easily visible to the player. The side sound output unit 412 can also be formed up to a position closer to the center side of the game area, and sound effects can be efficiently output to the player.

  The movable decorative member 423 is provided with a concave portion 423A that is continuous in the front-rear direction. Even if the movable decorative member 423 is located between the speaker 402 and the inclined sound output portion 411 at a position corresponding to the left-right separated state, the concave portion 423A is provided. The sound output from the speaker 402 through 423 </ b> A is likely to travel toward the inclined sound output unit 411. Therefore, even if a limited amount of sound source, amplifier or the like is used, the moving decoration member 423 can be enlarged or its moving area can be enlarged while outputting a large sound effect on the front side where the player is located. The effect by the production using the moving decoration member 423 can be enhanced.

<Third Embodiment>
Next, a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing the operation of the moving decorative member 501 of the pachinko machine according to the third embodiment. In FIG. 17, the internal space R formed by the cover member 422 and the speaker 402 are indicated by a thin alternate long and short dash line, and the outer shapes of the inclined sound output unit 411 and the game area sound output unit 412 are thick. The width is indicated by a one-dot chain line, and the moving mechanism of the moving decorative member 501 is omitted.

  The pachinko machine in the third embodiment differs from the pachinko machine 400 in the second embodiment in the appearance of the moving decoration member 501 and the fixed decoration member 502 and the operation mode of the movement decoration member 501, and the movement The decorative member 501 is different in that a speaker (moving speaker 503) is provided separately from the speaker 402 fixedly provided on the left and right ends of the fixed decorative member 502.

  The movable decorative member 501 is provided so as to be movable in the left-right direction in which the internal space R is continuous by a motor or the like as a drive source (not shown) provided separately to the left and right with respect to the fixed decorative member 502. The moving decorative member 501 is formed in a symmetrical shape, and has an outer shape having a plurality of protruding portions like plant leaves. In addition, the moving decorative member 501 is configured to be rotated with reference to a central axis extending in the front-rear direction at the center of each of the left and right when viewed from the front when moving in the left-right direction (the arrow direction in FIG. 17A). reference). The moving decoration member 501 incorporates a moving speaker 503 constituted by a small speaker different from the speaker 402, and the moving speaker 503 is connected to the sound emission control device 143 to output a sound effect and an abnormality notification sound. The

  The moving speaker 503 is arranged toward the outer peripheral side of the moving decorative member 501 in a front view, and rotates with the rotating operation of the moving decorative member 501. The moving speaker 503 is arranged upward in the center arrangement state, and is arranged downward in the middle position moved in the left-right direction, and the moving speaker 503 is located in front of the speaker 402 corresponding to the outside in the left-right direction. 503 is arranged outward. The game area side sound output unit 412 is positioned below the moving speaker 503 with respect to the position where the moving speaker 503 is disposed downward, and the moving speaker is disposed with respect to the position where the moving speaker 503 is disposed outward. The left and right outer sides of the inclined side sound output unit 411 are located outside the 503. Therefore, sound effects and the like from the moving speaker 503 can be output in different directions corresponding to the arrangement position of the moving speaker 503.

  As described above, in the third embodiment, since the moving speaker 503 is provided on the moving decorative member 501 that can be slid in the left-right direction, the moving speaker 503 corresponds to the arrangement position of the moving decorative member 501. It is possible to change the output state of the sound effect output from. For this reason, when the moving speaker 503 is arranged downward, the setting is made so that the effect sound of the effect is output by the moving speaker 503. In the jackpot notification effect or the like, the effect of the effect is greatly increased on the player side through the game area side sound output unit 412. A sound may be output, and when an abnormal state of the gaming machine is detected, the mobile speaker 503 is arranged outward and an abnormal alarm sound is output by the mobile speaker 503, so that an adjacent player or game hall A notification corresponding to the occurrence of an abnormality may be given to the left and right sides of the gaming machine toward a store clerk or the like.

  Further, since the relative positions of the sound output units 411 and 412 and the moving speaker 503 can be changed, the moving decoration member 501 is arranged in a central arrangement state corresponding to a position separated from the sound output units 411 and 412. As the ratio to be set is set higher, unauthorized access to the mobile speaker 503 can be made more difficult. For this reason, the sound output unit 411 and 412 are fraudulent with respect to the sound source, and the sound output unit 411 is suppressed when an abnormal state occurs while effectively suppressing an illegal act such that the abnormal notification sound is not output. , 412 can be arranged near the sound source so that sound effects and abnormality notification sounds corresponding to the state of the pachinko machine can be output.

  In addition, when anomaly notification sound is output by the mobile speaker 503, a criminal uses a tool or the like to break down the mobile speaker 503 and suppress illegal actions such as stopping anomaly notification. Accordingly, the moving speaker 503 can be brought close to the game area side sound output unit 412 or the tilt side sound output unit 411 to output an abnormal alarm sound or the like with a loud sound.

  Further, the moving speaker 503 is provided so as to be movable while rotating, and is disposed above the moving decorative member 501 at a position closer to the game area side sound output unit 412 than to the inclined side sound output unit 411 in the center arrangement state. . Since the game area side sound output unit 412 is opened downward with respect to the internal space R, the moving speaker 503 is disposed at a position far from the game area side sound output unit 412. Therefore, the higher the ratio at which the moving decorative member 501 is arranged in the center arrangement state, the more difficult it is to perform an illegal act on the moving speaker 503.

<Other embodiments>
In addition, this invention is not restricted to the said embodiment, For example, you may deform | transform and implement as described below. In this case, each configuration described below may be applied to each of the above embodiments, or a plurality of configurations described below may be combined and applied to each of the above embodiments.

  Even in a state where the moving decoration members 323, 423, 501 are arranged at fixed positions with respect to the above-described embodiments, the moving decoration members 323, 423, 501 are part of the movement decoration members 323, 501 so that the sound output mode changes. Thus, a configuration in which a portion that cannot be visually recognized by the player or a portion that is difficult to visually recognize may be movable. For example, it is good also as a structure which can move a part of movement decoration member 323 in 1st Embodiment. As shown in FIG. 18A, the moving decorative member 511 has a wall portion 511A corresponding to the outside in the left-right direction of the pachinko machine as a part of the peripheral wall portion of the moving decorative member 323 via the hinge mechanism. A state in which the wall portion 511A overlaps with the rear surface side of the front wall portion 323A and a state where the wall portion 511A protrudes rearward with respect to the front wall portion 323A is a wall. The part 511A is configured to be rotatable. In addition, a solenoid 512 as an actuator for applying a driving force to the wall portion 511A is attached to the moving decoration member 511, and the solenoid 512 is connected to and controlled by the sound emission control device 143, whereby the wall portion 511A operates. To do. By the operation of the wall portion 511A, the rear space of the moving decoration member 511 can be switched between the open state and the closed state, so that the pachinko can be changed without changing the position of the moving decoration member 511. The mode of sound output to the outside in the left-right direction of the machine can be changed. As a result, the position change of the moving decoration member 511 viewed from the player side is reduced while increasing the sound output ratio to the peripheral side against fraud, and the abnormal notification sound is output to the criminal at a high ratio. The degree of freedom of the sound output mode can be further enhanced, for example, by making it difficult to notice the situation being output to the game, and making it easier for nearby players, game shop clerks, etc. to deal with crimes. In this case, the front wall portion 323A is colored so that the wall portion 511A as the movable portion is a portion that cannot be visually recognized by the player or a portion that is difficult to visually recognize, and a portion corresponding to the background of the moving decorative member 323. Also, it is preferable that the wall portion 511A is colored with the same color and cannot be visually recognized by the player.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 18B, the wall portion 521A corresponding to the game area side of the movable decorative member 521 may be movable. In this case, the ratio of the sound output to the player side can be controlled efficiently. For example, the higher the expectation level of the big hit lottery, the more open space the space on the front side of the speaker 302 leads to the player side. May be provided, so that the output mode of the sound effect changes with the movement of the moving decoration member 511 in the above embodiment, and the effect sound without the movement of the movement decoration member 511. The case where an output mode changes can be formed, and the freedom degree of the production | presentation by the movement decoration member 511 can be raised.

  In each of the above embodiments, when the moving decoration members 323, 423, 501 move, the arrangement position of the moving decoration members 323, 423, 501 in the internal space R is changed, and the movement is changed to a sound output mode. The operation of the decorative members 323, 423, and 501 is easily affected. However, when the decorative portion provided on the moving decorative member moves, the sound output mode does not necessarily change, and even if the decorative portion moves. A configuration in which the change in the sound output mode is small or the sound output mode does not change may occur. For example, the movable decoration members 323, 423, 501 may be configured to be rotatable without changing the position in the left-right direction. When the moving decoration members 323, 423, 501 are only rotated, the change in the position of the wall portion of the internal space R in the left-right direction is small, so that the change in the sound output mode can be suppressed to a small extent.

  Further, a part of the movable decoration members 323, 423, and 501 that are decorated can be operated with respect to other parts. For example, the decorative part simulating lightning in the first embodiment is replaced with the movable decoration member 323. The thin plate-like separate member that overlaps the front side with respect to the front wall portion 323A may be provided, and the separate member may be configured to be slidable relative to the front wall portion 323A on the front side of the front wall portion 323A. In this case, since the position where the thin plate portion overlaps the front wall portion 323A only moves, the sound output mode may hardly change even if the decoration portion moves. be able to.

  A through-hole penetrating in the thickness direction may be provided in the decorative cover portions 314 and 414 in the above embodiment, and sound effects and the like from the speakers 302 and 402 may be output from the decorative cover portions 314 and 414. You may provide a through-hole in the position where the output mode of a sound effect changes with the movement of the movement decoration members 323,423,501. For example, the region where the through holes of the decorative cover portions 314 and 414 are formed in the portion between the front side sound output portion 311 or the inclined side sound output portion 411 that are spaced apart from each other in the left-right direction is arranged in the left-right direction. It is good also as a structure which is good, and it is good also as a structure by which a through-hole is provided in the whole region of the decorative cover parts 314 and 414. The decorative cover portions 314 and 414 correspond to a small range of a region where through holes are formed per unit area as compared to the sound output portions 311 and 414.

  Instead of the configuration in which the moving decoration members 323, 423, and 501 in the above embodiments are moved to a position overlapping the front side of the speakers 302 and 402, they are fixed between the front side of the speakers 302 and 402 and the front sound output unit 311. A decorative member of the formula may be arranged. Even in this case, the space between the front sound output unit 311 and the speakers 302 and 402 can be used as an installation space for the decorative member, so that a large decorative member can be used as the internal space R of the cover members 322 and 422. Can be installed.

  The sound output portions 311 to 313, 411, and 412 of the cover members 322 and 422 in the above-described embodiment are not limited to the above-described forms, and may be arranged at other positions or may be formed in other external shapes. The number may be further increased or decreased. For example, the game area side sound output units 312 and 412 may be omitted, or the game area side sound output units 312 and 412 that are provided separately on the left and right sides are formed longer on the center side, and are horizontally long. It is good also as a sound output part.

  The cover members 322 and 422 in each of the above embodiments are not necessarily arranged on the upper side of the game area. The cover members are arranged on the lateral side with respect to the game area, and the cover members are arranged vertically. A speaker and a sound output unit may be provided. Further, instead of the cover members 322 and 422 in the above embodiment, or in addition to the cover members 322 and 422 in the above embodiment, a cover member is disposed horizontally at the lower side of the game area, and speakers and sound are provided at both left and right ends. Each output unit may be provided. An internal space that surrounds the periphery of the game area is formed by a cover member that surrounds the entire circumference of the game area, and four speakers are arranged in the internal space so as to be spaced apart vertically on both the left and right sides. Also good.

  The cover members 322 and 422 in each of the above embodiments are configured to form an internal space R in which the space on the front side of the pair of left and right speakers 302 and 402 is continuous, but in one pachinko machine, the two speakers 302 and 402 are not necessarily connected. There is no need to communicate the internal space, and only one speaker is provided on the rear side with respect to one internal space formed by the cover member. It is good also as a structure which leads to the back side, and it is good also as a structure by which the 3rd or more speaker is provided in the back side of one internal space, and the space of the back side of a decoration cover part is located in the part between speakers.

  In the second embodiment, the moving decoration member 423 is provided with a recess 423A, and the sound output from the speaker 402 is inclined when the moving decoration member 423 is positioned between the speaker 402 and the inclined side sound output unit 411. Instead of the configuration that facilitates traveling to the side sound output unit 411 side, a sound that is output from the speaker 402 by providing a through hole penetrating in the front-rear direction in a portion of the moving decorative member that overlaps the front side of the speaker is positioned on the front side. You may make it easy to advance to a sound output part. Further, in order to change the shape when the moving decorative member moves in the left-right direction, for example, the moving decorative member formed of a plurality of components so as to spread outward is separated at the front side position of the speaker, The sound output from the speaker 402 may be easily advanced to the sound output unit positioned on the front side so that the separated gap portion is positioned on the front side of the speaker.

  Similarly to the moving decoration member 501 in the third embodiment, the moving decoration members 323 and 423 in the first and second embodiments may be configured to move while rotating, or in the third embodiment. It is good also as a structure which moves the movement decoration member 501 in the form of linearly.

  A partition member for partitioning the internal space R into left and right spaces may be provided in the cover member 422 in the second and third embodiments.

  Similar to the moving speaker 503 in the third embodiment, in the first and second embodiments, another speaker is used as the moving speaker in addition to the speakers 302 and 402 with respect to the moving decoration members 323 and 423. It may be attached. The direction of the moving speaker attached to the moving decorative members 323, 423, 501 can be arranged in various orientations, and may be attached in a direction substantially perpendicular to the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine, or may be attached forward and sounded forward. May be arranged to output. Further, when the moving speaker is provided on the moving decorative members 323, 423, 501, the speakers 302, 402 that are fixedly provided may be omitted.

  When the moving speaker is arranged forward, the position where the moving speaker overlaps with the through hole of the front side sound output unit 311 or the inclined side sound output unit 411 in the front-rear direction, and the moving speaker outputs the front side sound output unit 311 or the inclined side sound output. It is preferable that the movement range of the moving decorative members 323, 423, 501 is set between the position where the moving parts 411, 411 and the position where they do not overlap. Accordingly, the moving decoration members 323, 423, and 501 can be temporarily arranged at positions where the moving speaker overlaps the sound output units 311 and 411 so that sound effects can be output efficiently. In addition, the amount of overlap between the moving speaker and the sound output units 311 and 411 may be controlled in accordance with the result of a lottery executed in the gaming machine such as a big hit lottery, thereby corresponding to the expectation. The amount of overlap between the moving speaker and the sound output units 311 and 411 can be changed. In this case, it is possible to change the arrangement position of the moving decoration members 323, 423, 501 and the output mode of the output sound effect while keeping the control of the sound output from the moving speaker constant. Even if the sound output is controlled, the degree of expectation for the lottery result can be suggested by a combination of the sound effect and the position of the decorative member.

  Other types of pachinko machines different from the above-described embodiments, such as pachinko machines that release a predetermined number of times when a game ball enters a specific area of a special device, or a game ball enters a specific area of a special device The present invention may be applied to a pachinko machine that is a big hit when a right is generated, a pachinko machine equipped with another accessory, an arrangement ball machine, a sparrow ball, or the like.

  Also, a non-ball-type gaming machine, for example, a plurality of reels with a plurality of types of symbols attached in the circumferential direction, starts rotation of the reel by inserting a medal and operating a start lever, and a stop switch is operated. If a specific symbol or a combination of specific symbols is established on the effective line visible from the display window after the reel has stopped after a predetermined time has passed, a privilege such as paying out medals is given to the player The present invention may be applied to a slot machine.

  A gaming machine main body that is supported by the outer frame so as to be openable and closable is provided with a storage unit and a take-in device, and the start lever is operated after a predetermined number of game balls stored in the storage unit are taken in by the take-in device. The present invention may be applied to a gaming machine in which a reel machine and a slot machine are fused, which starts rotating the reel. As a gaming area in a gaming machine having a reel that is rotated by operating a start lever such as a slot machine, an area in which a specific symbol visible from a display window is displayed corresponds.

<Invention extracted from the above embodiment>
Hereinafter, the invention extracted from the above-described embodiment will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for easy understanding, the corresponding configuration in each of the above embodiments is appropriately shown in parentheses, etc., but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses. Further, the meanings and examples of terms described in each feature may be applied as the meanings and examples of terms described in other features described in the same language.

  A pachinko machine, which is a type of gaming machine, includes a gaming board that can be attached to and detached from the gaming machine body, and a gaming area in which gaming balls flow down is formed by the gaming board. In the game area, a light emitting body and a movable accessory are mounted as decorations corresponding to the model, and the player's interest is attracted to improve the ability to attract customers.

  In addition, the pachinko machine is provided with a front door frame attached with a transparent plate made of glass or resin on the front side of the game board as viewed from the player side, and the player can play the game area through the transparent plate. Visually select and select a model to play from a number of pachinko machines installed. The front door frame is also equipped with a light-emitting body that emits light in synchronism with the effect of the game board, and a movable accessory that can be operated by a solenoid or a motor, and is designed to attract the player's interest. The front door frame is provided with a speaker as a sound source, and the sound output from the speaker is output to the front side of the gaming machine through a sound output section having a number of through holes, and an effect sound corresponding to the gaming state is added. Is performed (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-217691).

  However, since the front space of the gaming machine is limited, if an attempt is made to secure a large installation space for the decoration member, the arrangement position and the number of installation of the sound output units are limited, and the sound quality may be deteriorated. There is a problem.

<Feature A1>
A game area cover part (game area cover parts 301 and 403) that covers the game area where the game is performed in a visible manner, and a sound source (speakers 302 and 402) provided at a part on the peripheral side with respect to the game area cover part A sound output unit (sound output units 311 to 313, 411, 412) that forms an opening capable of outputting the output sound, and the sound output unit is provided at a position different from the sound output unit on the peripheral side with respect to the game area cover unit. In a gaming machine in which a transparent or translucent decorative cover part (decorative cover part 314, 414) that forms an internal space in which a decorative member can be arranged is provided on the back side,
The sound source is separated rearward from a predetermined sound output unit (front sound output unit 311, inclined side sound output unit 411) corresponding to at least a part of the sound output unit, and the predetermined sound output unit Arranged in a position to form an internal space between,
The predetermined sound output portion and the decorative cover portion are arranged side by side in a predetermined direction on the front side of the gaming machine, and cover means (cover members 322 and 422) that form a continuous internal space on the back side thereof. A gaming machine characterized by comprising.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature A1, the sound quality can be improved by increasing the degree of freedom of the arrangement of the sound output unit while securing the installation space for the decorative member. That is, since the rear space of the predetermined sound output portion and the decorative cover portion is continuous without being partitioned, the space between the sound source and the predetermined sound output portion can also be used as the installation space for the decorative member. Therefore, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom in designing the decorative member by increasing the size of the decorative member or by moving the decorative member to the front side of the sound source. In addition, since the sound source and the predetermined sound output unit can be arranged close to the installation space of the decoration member, the sound source and the predetermined sound output unit can be easily arranged at a high acoustic effect position on the front surface of the gaming machine, Sound quality can be improved.

  Furthermore, when the decorative member is configured to be movable, the sound output mode can be changed by changing the reflection state of the sound output from the sound source in accordance with the arrangement position of the decorative member. The sound effect corresponding to the arrangement position can be output to the player or the game shop clerk. In this case, since the change in the sound reflection state is performed by the movement of the decorative member, the operation mechanism required for the change in the sound output mode can be shared with the mechanism used to produce the decorative member. The degree of freedom of the sound output mode can be increased.

<Feature A2>
The predetermined sound output portion is formed in an outer surface shape that faces at least a first direction corresponding to the front side of the gaming machine, and forms an opening that penetrates at least the first direction side with respect to the internal space. And
The cover means is formed in an outer surface shape facing the side opposite to the side where the decorative cover portion is located with respect to the predetermined sound output portion as the sound output portion. A second sound output section (a part of the outer sound output section 313 and a part of the inclined sound output section 411) that forms an opening penetrating at least in the second direction crossing the first direction is provided. A gaming machine according to Feature A1, which is characterized.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature A2, since the sound effect output from the sound source is output to the player side through the predetermined sound output unit, the player can directly listen to the sound output from the sound source. Can do. In addition, at least part of the sound that is reflected after returning to the decorative cover part and then returns to the sound source side, or the sound that approaches the sound source from another sound source via the internal space, is output to the sound source and the predetermined sound output. It passes along the direction in which the internal space continues between the two parts, and is output to the outside of the gaming machine through the second sound output part. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the sound after being reflected in the internal space of the decorative cover part from being output to the player side through a predetermined sound output part, and to improve the sound quality by setting the sound easy to be transmitted directly to the player. it can.

<Feature A3>
The sound source and the predetermined sound output unit are provided so as to be separated from each other along a predetermined direction on the front side of the gaming machine, and the decorative cover unit is positioned in an intermediate portion.
The second sound output portion is spaced along the predetermined direction, and the decorative cover portion is positioned in an intermediate portion, and an outer surface facing the outer side of the gaming machine at both ends with respect to the decorative cover portion It is shaped and forms an opening penetrating at least on the outer side of the gaming machine along the predetermined direction with respect to the internal space,
The sound output from the sound source on one side along the predetermined direction is output to the outside of the gaming machine through a second sound output unit near the sound source provided on the opposite side. Game machines.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature A3, from the second sound output unit, the sound output from the sound source on the opposite side as well as the sound source on the one side located near the second sound output unit Output toward the outside. Therefore, compared to the case where sound effects are simply output from nearby sound sources, it is easier to output medium-high sound effects over a wide range toward the player or the amusement hall in the adjacent seats, and advantageous game state warning sounds or abnormalities. It is possible to make a setting that makes it easy to output a sound corresponding to the non-player.

  The predetermined sound output unit and the second sound output unit in the gaming machine described in the feature A3 may be provided separately, or at least a part of the predetermined sound output unit constitutes the second sound output unit. In addition, at least a part of the predetermined sound output unit and at least a part of the second sound output unit may be configured by a common sound output unit.

<Feature A4>
The sound output portion includes a portion formed in an outer surface and an inner surface shape that are gradually positioned on the front side as approaching the game machine center side from the outside of the gaming machine along the left-right direction as the predetermined direction. And as the second sound output part, an opening penetrating in the first direction and the second direction is formed,
The decorative cover portion has an outer surface shape that is continuous in the left-right direction from the end portion on the gaming machine center side in the predetermined sound output portion, and is gradually positioned on the front side as it approaches the gaming machine center side, and is positioned on both sides. The gaming machine according to feature A3, wherein the gaming machine is formed in an outer surface shape having a top portion at a central portion that is substantially the same distance away from the predetermined sound output portion and protruding forward.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature A4, the predetermined sound output portion and the second sound output portion can be formed with a small amount of protrusion to the front side while ensuring a large internal space of the decorative cover portion. For this reason, it is possible to secure a large installation space for the decorative member while setting a large amount of rotation when a part of the gaming machine is opened forward with the one side in the left-right direction as an axis. The state of the gaming machine is set so that the sound output from the sound source on one side is reflected on the inner surface of the decorative cover part and easy to pass to the opposite side, and the sound output directed to other than the player is set to be easier. It is possible to set the notification so that it can be surely performed by a person other than the player.

  In the gaming machine described in the feature A4, the sound source is preferably attached in an inclined direction toward the center side of the gaming machine at least in the left-right direction, thereby making it easy to directly transmit the sound to the player, and The sound output from the sound source on one side can be set to easily reflect on the inner surface of the decorative cover portion and easily pass to the opposite side.

<Feature A5>
The cover means protrudes to the front side with respect to the outer peripheral edge of the game area cover part, and forms an internal space continuous on the direction side along the outer peripheral edge of the game area cover part,
In the cover means, the game area is positioned relative to the internal space in a front view of the gaming machine on a wall portion on the game area cover part side corresponding to at least a part of a portion where the decorative cover part is formed on the front side. A gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A4, wherein a gaming area side sound output section (gaming area side sound output sections 312 and 412) that forms an opening penetrating toward the playing side is provided. .

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature A5, the game area side sound output unit outputs sound effects even at the outer edge portion of the game area corresponding to the portion where the decorative cover portion is formed. Therefore, sound effects can be output from a position close to the player through the internal space formed by the cover means, and even if a limited amount of sound source, amplifier, etc. are used, the player can be output as needed. A large sound effect can be output. In addition, since the game area side sound output part is provided on the wall part continuous in the front-rear direction, the appearance of the gaming machine when viewed from the front side is difficult to visually recognize the opening part of the game area side sound output part, The decoration effect can be enhanced by forming a relatively wide decoration region.

  In addition, in the gaming machine described in the feature A5 that is subordinate to the gaming machine described in the feature A4, since the inner surface of the predetermined sound output unit is formed to be inclined toward the center side of the gaming machine, the sound effect that is output from the sound source Is easily reflected by the inner surface of the predetermined sound output portion toward the game machine center side in the left-right direction and toward the game machine rear side. Part of the reflected sound effect travels toward the game area cover part, and again proceeds toward the player side by being reflected forward by the game area cover part. A large sound effect can be output efficiently.

<Feature A6>
The sound source and the predetermined sound output unit are provided so as to be separated from each other along a predetermined direction on the front side of the gaming machine, and the decorative cover unit is positioned in an intermediate portion.
The gaming area side sound output portion has an edge located on the front side of the gaming machine from the sound source when the cover means is visually recognized along a direction through a through hole formed in the gaming area side sound output portion. Provided in an inclined area so as to be gradually located on the rear side of the gaming machine as it is separated,
The decorative cover portion is gradually formed wider in the front-rear direction as the front edge of the game area side sound output portion is gradually located on the rear side, and corresponds to the central portion of the game area in the predetermined direction. The game machine according to Feature A5, wherein an internal space having a maximum front-rear width is formed.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature A6, a large internal space is formed at a position corresponding to the central portion of the game area that is easily visible to the player, and a large decorative member or a plurality of decorative members can be easily disposed. Also, the game area side sound output section can be formed up to a position approaching the center side of the game area, and a large sound effect can be efficiently output to the player.

<Feature B1>
A game area cover part (game area cover parts 301 and 403) that covers the game area where the game is performed in a visible manner, and a sound source (speakers 302 and 402) provided at a part on the peripheral side with respect to the game area cover part A sound output unit (sound output units 311 to 313, 411, 412) that forms an opening capable of outputting the output sound, and the sound output unit is provided at a position different from the sound output unit on the peripheral side with respect to the game area cover unit. In a gaming machine in which a transparent or translucent decorative cover part (decorative cover part 314, 414) that forms an internal space in which a decorative member can be arranged is provided on the back side,
The sound source is separated rearward from a predetermined sound output unit (front sound output unit 311, inclined side sound output unit 411) corresponding to at least a part of the sound output unit, and the predetermined sound output unit Arranged in a position to form an internal space between,
The predetermined sound output portion and the decorative cover portion are arranged side by side in a predetermined direction on the front side of the gaming machine, and cover means (cover members 322 and 422) that form a continuous internal space on the back side thereof. Configure
A gaming machine characterized in that a predetermined decorative member (movable decorative member 323, 423) visible to a player is provided in the internal space so as to be movable in the predetermined direction.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature B1, the sound quality can be improved by increasing the degree of freedom of arrangement of the sound source while securing the installation space for the decorative member. That is, since the rear space of the predetermined sound output portion and the decorative cover portion is continuous without being partitioned, the moving space of the predetermined decorative member is moved to a position where it enters the portion between the sound source and the predetermined sound output portion. Alternatively, it can be set close to the portion in between. Therefore, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom in designing the decorative member by increasing the size of the decorative member or expanding the movement area of the movable decorative member. In addition, since the sound source and the predetermined sound output unit can be arranged close to the installation space of the decoration member, the sound source and the predetermined sound output unit can be easily arranged at a high acoustic effect position on the front surface of the gaming machine, Sound quality can be improved. Furthermore, the sound output mode can be changed by changing the reflection state of the sound output from the sound source according to the arrangement position of the decoration member, and the player can receive the sound effect corresponding to the arrangement position of the decoration member. It can be output to a game shop clerk or the like. In this case, since the change in the sound reflection state is performed by the movement of the decorative member, the operation mechanism required for the change in the sound output mode can be shared with the mechanism used to produce the decorative member. The degree of freedom of the sound output mode can be increased.

  Note that “the decorative member can be moved in a predetermined direction” means that the decorative member can move in a predetermined direction, as well as a case where the decorative member does not match the predetermined direction. This includes the case where the robot moves to the predetermined direction side by moving to the inclined direction side. Moreover, the case where a decoration member moves to the direction side inclined with respect to the predetermined direction and the case where the decoration member moves in an arc shape or a curved shape so that the inclination angle gradually changes with respect to the predetermined direction are included. . In addition, when the decorative member moves to the predetermined direction side in the entire moving range, a range in which the decorative member moves in a direction orthogonal to the predetermined direction and does not move to the predetermined direction side in a part of the moving range. Even if included, the case where the decorative member moves to the predetermined direction side in a part of the moving range is included.

<Feature B2>
The predetermined sound output portion is a portion that is formed in an outer surface shape that faces at least the front side of the gaming machine, and that forms an opening that penetrates at least the front side of the gaming machine with respect to the internal space,
The cover means is formed in an outer surface shape that faces at least the cross direction side intersecting the front side of the gaming machine, and forms an opening that penetrates at least the cross direction side to the internal space. A game area side sound output unit 311) is provided,
The predetermined decorative member is separated from a first position (a position corresponding to a left-right separated state) located between the sound source and the predetermined sound output unit, and between the sound source and the predetermined sound output unit. It is provided so as to be movable between a second position (a position corresponding to the central arrangement state), and reflects the sound output from the sound source to the crossing sound output unit side when arranged at the first position. The gaming machine according to Feature B1, which has a reflective surface (inner surface 323C).

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature B2, when the predetermined decorative member is arranged at the first position, the sound effect output from the sound source by the reflection surface intersects compared to the case where the predetermined decorative member is arranged at the second position. It is easy to be reflected on the side sound output part side. Therefore, the output state of the sound effect can be made to correspond to the movement of the predetermined decorative member, and the sound effect corresponding to the state of the gaming machine can be easily output to the player or the store clerk of the game hall. .

<Feature B3>
The predetermined decorative member is movable between a first position located between the sound source and the predetermined sound output unit and a second position deviated from between the sound source and the predetermined sound output unit. Provided in the first position as a portion located between the sound source and the predetermined sound output portion, and having a concave portion (concave portion 423A) continuous in the front-rear direction or a penetrating portion penetrating in the front-rear direction. A gaming machine according to Feature B1 or B2, characterized in that

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature B3, even if the predetermined decorative member is located between the sound source and the predetermined sound output unit at the first position, the sound output from the sound source through the concave portion or the through portion is set to the predetermined sound. It can be made easy to proceed toward the output unit. Therefore, even if a limited amount of sound source, amplifier, etc. are used, a predetermined decorative member can be enlarged or its movement area can be expanded while outputting a large sound effect on the front side where the player is located. The effect by the production using the decorative member can be enhanced.

<Feature B4>
The predetermined decorative member is provided with a second sound source (moving speaker 503) different from the sound source,
The cover means includes a sound output unit for another sound source (inclined side sound output) that connects the internal space and the outside to a wall portion facing the second sound source in a part of the movement range of the predetermined decorative member. The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B3, wherein a portion 411 and a game area side sound output unit 412) are provided.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature B4, when the predetermined decorative member is arranged in a part of the movement range, the sound effect output from the second sound source is for another sound source provided on the wall portion of the cover means. The sound is output to the outside through the sound output unit. For this reason, the aspect in which the sound effect output from the second sound source is output to the outside changes in accordance with the arrangement position of the predetermined decorative member, and the effect sound of the effect by the second sound source is transmitted to the player side. It is possible to make a setting such as a large output setting, or a setting such as outputting an abnormal alarm sound on both the left and right sides of the gaming machine to a neighboring player or a game shop clerk.

  In addition, since the relative position of the second sound source with respect to the different sound source output unit changes due to the movement of the predetermined decorative member, the predetermined decorative member is arranged at a position separated from the separate sound source output unit. The higher the time ratio, the more difficult it is to make contact with the second sound source through the separate sound source output unit. Therefore, when anomaly notification sound is output by the second sound source, it is necessary to suppress fraud such as a criminal using a tool or the like to break the second sound source and stop anomaly notification. Accordingly, the second sound source can be brought close to another sound source output unit to output an abnormal alarm sound or the like with a loud sound.

  Here, the sound output unit for another sound source in the feature B4 may be provided separately from the predetermined sound output unit or the cross-side sound output unit, or at least a part of the predetermined sound output unit or the cross-side sound output unit. Another sound source sound output unit may be configured.

<Feature C1>
A game area cover part (game area cover parts 301 and 403) that covers the game area where the game is performed in a visible manner, and a part provided on the peripheral side with respect to the game area cover part and output from a sound source (speaker) A sound output part (sound output parts 311 to 313, 411, 412) that forms an opening capable of outputting sound, and a decorative member provided at a position different from the sound output part on the peripheral side with respect to the game area cover part In a gaming machine provided with a transparent or translucent decorative cover part (decorative cover part 314, 414) on the front side, which forms an internal space in which the space can be placed,
Predetermined sound output units (front sound output unit 311 and inclined side sound output unit 411) corresponding to at least a part of the sound output unit and the decorative cover unit are arranged in a predetermined direction on the front side of the gaming machine. Constituting cover means (cover members 322, 422) which are arranged and form a continuous internal space on their backside;
In the internal space, predetermined decorative members (moving decorative members 323 and 423) that are visible to the player are provided to be movable in the predetermined direction side,
A gaming machine, wherein the predetermined decorative member is provided with a decorative member sound source (moving speaker 503) constituting at least a part of the sound source.

  In a conventional gaming machine, the front space of the gaming machine is limited. Therefore, when the installation space for the decorative member is to be secured, the arrangement position and the number of installed sound output units may be limited. In addition, the sound output mode is easily fixed depending on the arrangement position of the speaker, and if the speaker or the front side portion of the speaker is operable, the cost increases accordingly. is there.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature C1, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom of the sound output mode from the sound source at a low cost while securing the installation space for the decorative member. That is, since the sound source is provided on a predetermined decorative member provided on the back side of the decorative cover portion, the decorative member and the sound source can be arranged in a centralized manner, and the installation space can be reduced as compared with the case where they are provided separately. it can. Further, the relative positional relationship between the sound source for the decorative member and the predetermined sound output unit changes corresponding to the arrangement position of the predetermined decorative member, and the sound source for the decorative member is changed from the internal space to the outside through the predetermined sound output unit. The output sound changes in accordance with the arrangement position of the decorative member sound source. For this reason, the sound effect of the effect produced by the sound source for the decorative member is set to be greatly output to the player side, or the abnormal alarm sound is loud on both the left and right sides of the gaming machine toward the next player or a game shop clerk. It is possible to increase the degree of freedom of the sound output mode, such as facilitating setting such as outputting with sound. In addition, since the operation mechanism required for changing the sound output mode can be made common with the mechanism used to produce the decorative member, the degree of freedom of the sound output mode can be increased at low cost.

<Feature C2>
In the cover means, as the sound output part, a game area side sound output part (game area side sound output part) that forms an opening at least penetrating toward the side where the game area cover part is located with respect to the internal space. 412) is provided,
The predetermined decorative member is configured to be movable while rotating in a front side view of the gaming machine,
The decoration member sound source is arranged so as to face the game area side sound output section in a state where the predetermined decoration member is disposed at a position close to the game area side sound output section within a movable range. And
The gaming machine according to C1, wherein the sound output from the sound source for the decorative member is configured to be output to the player side through the gaming area side sound output unit.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature C3, it is possible to form a situation in which sound is easily output to the player side through the game area side sound output unit as necessary. Therefore, it is possible to output the sound effect corresponding to the gaming state such as the lottery result of success or failure by the decorative member sound source and efficiently output the effect sound of the effect to the player.

  In addition, since the predetermined decorative member can be moved while rotating in the front side view of the gaming machine, it is directed in a direction different from the game area side sound output unit side in conjunction with the movement of the predetermined decorative member. Can be placed. Accordingly, it is possible to make it difficult to perform an illegal act by outputting a sound toward a direction other than the game area side sound output unit as necessary, or by contacting the decorative member sound source through the sound output unit.

<Feature C3>
The predetermined sound output part is provided so as to be separated along a predetermined direction on the front side of the gaming machine, and the decorative cover part is located in an intermediate portion.
The predetermined decorative member is provided corresponding to each predetermined sound output unit,
In the cover means, the sound output part is formed in an outer surface shape facing the side opposite to the side where the decorative cover part is located with respect to the predetermined sound output part, and the gaming machine is A game machine outside sound output section (a part of the outside sound output section 313, a part of the slant side sound output section 411) that forms an opening penetrating at least in the second direction crossing the first direction corresponding to the front side )
The sound source for the decorative member is disposed so as to face the outside sound output portion side of the gaming machine when disposed on the position side near the predetermined sound output portion in the predetermined decorative member,
The gaming machine according to C1 or C2, wherein the sound output from the decorative member sound source is configured to be output to the outside of the gaming machine through the gaming machine outside sound output unit.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature C3, a situation in which sound is easily output to the outside of the gaming machine through the gaming machine outer sound output unit can be formed as needed, so that the abnormality notification sound is generated by the sound source for the decorative member. Can be output efficiently to the adjacent player, game shop clerk, etc., in response to the occurrence of an abnormality on both the left and right sides of the gaming machine.

  In addition, since the predetermined decorative member can be moved while rotating in the front side view of the gaming machine, it is directed in a direction different from the game area side sound output unit side in conjunction with the movement of the predetermined decorative member. Can be placed. Accordingly, it is possible to make it difficult to perform an illegal act by outputting a sound toward a direction other than the game machine outer sound output unit as necessary, or by contacting the decorative member sound source through the sound output unit.

<Feature C4>
The predetermined decorative member is configured to be movable while rotating in a front side view of the gaming machine,
The sound source for decorative member is on one side of the predetermined decorative member in a state where the predetermined decorative member is disposed at a position farthest from the predetermined sound output unit, and the sound source for the decorative member The gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C3, wherein at least a part of the sound output unit is disposed at a position corresponding to a side opposite to the opening direction.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature C4, the sound source for the decorative member is arranged on the side opposite to at least a part of the sound output unit with respect to the predetermined decorative member. For this reason, the higher the ratio at which the predetermined decorative member is arranged at the position farthest from the predetermined sound output unit, the more difficult it is to cheat on the decorative member sound source through the sound output unit. it can.

  Note that any one of the features described in the features A1 to A6, the features B1 to B4, or the features C1 to C4 may be applied in combination with any other or a plurality of features. The basic configuration of the gaming machine to which the above-described features can be applied is shown below.

  Pachinko gaming machine: operation means operated by a player, game ball launching means for launching a game ball based on the operation of the operation means, a ball path for guiding the launched game ball to a predetermined game area, and a game A gaming machine that includes each gaming component arranged in an area, and gives a bonus to a player when a gaming ball passes through a predetermined passing portion of each gaming component.

  Revolving type gaming machine such as a slot machine: equipped with a picture display device for variably displaying a plurality of pictures, variably starting display of the plurality of pictures due to the operation of the start operation means, and due to the operation of the stop operation means In addition, a gaming machine in which the variable display of the plurality of patterns is stopped when a predetermined time elapses and a privilege is given to the player according to the pattern after the stop.

  As described above, the present invention is suitable for gaming machines such as pachinko machines.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10,400 ... Pachinko machine, 301,403 ... Game area cover part, 302, 402 ... Speaker, 311 ... Front side sound output part, 312, 412 ... Game area side sound output part, 313 ... Outer side sound output part, 411 ... Inclined side sound output part, 314, 414 ... Decorative cover part, 322, 422 ... Cover member, 323, 423 ... Moving decoration member, 323C ... Inner surface, 423A ... Recessed part, 503 ... Moving speaker

Claims (1)

A game area cover part that covers the game area where the game is performed in a visible manner, and a sound output part that is provided in a part on the peripheral side with respect to the game area cover part and forms an opening that can output sound output from the sound source And a transparent or translucent decorative cover part provided on the back side of the game area cover part at a position different from the sound output part on the peripheral side and forming an internal space in which the decorative member can be arranged on the back side. In the gaming machine provided,
The predetermined sound output portion corresponding to at least a part of the sound output portion and the decorative cover portion are arranged side by side in a predetermined direction on the front side of the gaming machine, and form a continuous internal space on the back side thereof. Constitute cover means,
In the internal space, a predetermined decorative member visible from the player is provided so as to be movable in the predetermined direction side,
A gaming machine, wherein the predetermined decorative member is provided with a predetermined sound source for a decorative member that constitutes at least a part of the sound source.

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