JP2018000210A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can enhance a performance effect to a player when game media roll.SOLUTION: A game machine is configured so that: storage means 25 for storing game media comprises, a storage area 27 for storing game media, a conductive passage 43 which is continuous from the storage area 27, and where game media can pass, a discharge port 45 which can discharge game media which pass the conductive passage 43, and a decorative member 31 which is provided on at least a part of the storage means 25, and through which game media which roll on the storage means 25 can be visually recognized. The conductive passage 43 is formed into a tapered shape whose shape becomes narrower as approaching to the discharge port 45 from the storage area 27, and the game machine further comprises light emission means 41 which can radiate light to the game media which roll to the storage means 25 and which is provided inside of at least the decorative member 31.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

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

  Conventionally known as this type of gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine in which a player plays a predetermined game using a gaming medium such as a game ball, or a player uses a gaming medium such as a medal to There are pachislot machines that play games.

  For example, in the case of a pachinko gaming machine, generally, a predetermined number of game balls (privileges) are paid out to a storage means such as an upper plate through a payout opening by winning at a winning opening arranged in the gaming area (for example, , See Patent Document 1).

JP 2007-89902 A

  However, in the prior art including Patent Document 1, the game media (game balls) rolling to the storage means are simply paid out a predetermined number of game balls (privileges) from the payout opening to the storage means (upper plate). Since no production was made, it was not possible to improve the interest of the player at the time of paying out the game ball (when granting a privilege).

  The present invention has been made to solve this problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can enhance the effect of the player when the game medium rolls.

In order to achieve such an object, the first invention is a gaming machine provided with a storage means 25 for storing game media,
The storage means 25 includes a storage area 27 for storing game media,
A conduction path 43 provided continuously from the storage area 27 and through which a game medium can pass;
A discharge port 45 through which the game medium passing through the conduction path 43 can be discharged;
A decorative member 31 provided in at least a part of the storage means 25 and capable of visually recognizing a game medium rolling the storage means 25;
The conducting path 43 is configured in a tapered shape such that the shape becomes narrower as the storage area 27 approaches the outlet 45.
The gaming machine is characterized in that it is provided with a light emitting means 41 that is provided at least on the inner side of the decorative member 31 and can irradiate light to a game medium that rolls to the storage means 25. .

According to the first invention, the game medium rolling to the storage means 25 in which the game medium is stored can be visually recognized through the decorative member 31 provided in a part of the storage means 25. A player who saw the game medium rolling to 25 (a player who plays the game machine and a player who is not playing a game on the game machine, and can see the decorative member 31 of the storage means 25) The player can be impressed with the number and momentum of the game media that rolls to the storage means 25, and the interest in the game can be enhanced.
In addition, since the conduction path 43 has a tapered shape that gradually narrows from the storage area 27 toward the discharge port 45, the game medium stored in the storage area 27 approaches the discharge port 45. As a result, the interest of the player increases.
Furthermore, since the light emitting means 41 is provided inside the decorative member 31 and the game medium in which the light of the light emitting means 41 rolls at least to the storage means 25 can be decorated, for example, the game medium is a ball ( Gaming ball), the ball can diffusely reflect light and show the trajectory of the ball, so that the player's interest in the gaming machine is enhanced.

A second invention is a gaming machine in which a plurality of game balls are enclosed in the machine, and the game balls used for the game are circulated so that the game balls used for the game can be launched again into the game area 95.
A storage means 25 for storing game media;
The storage means 25 includes a storage area 27 for storing game media,
A decorative member 31 provided in at least a part of the storage means 25 and capable of visually recognizing a game medium rolling the storage means 25;
A light emitting means 41 provided at least on the inner side of the decorative member 31 and capable of irradiating light to a game medium rolling to the storage means 25;
The storage area 27 is a gaming machine having a lid 153 provided above.

  According to the second invention, it is a so-called enclosed game machine, and since the lid portion 153 is provided above the storage area 27, it may be difficult to visually recognize the game medium existing in the storage area 27. Although it is conceivable, since the game medium enclosed through the decorative member 31 can be visually recognized, for example, the movement of the game medium when a large amount of payout is performed can be grasped by the player to enhance the interest in the game. It becomes possible. Furthermore, since the light emitting means 41 is provided inside the decorative member 31 and the game medium in which the light from the light emitting means 41 flows at least to the storage means 25 can be decorated, for example, the game medium is a ball (game ball). ), The ball can diffusely reflect light and show the trajectory of the ball, so that the player's interest in the gaming machine is enhanced.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, when the game medium rolls, the game machine which made it possible to raise the production effect with respect to a player can be provided.

1 is an overall schematic perspective view showing an embodiment of a gaming machine of the present invention. It is the whole schematic front view which shows one Embodiment of this invention gaming machine. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is the whole schematic perspective view which shows one Embodiment of this invention game machine, and the pedestrian machine of the state which has fallen | turned the nozzle toward the storage area is shown with the virtual line. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is the whole schematic perspective view which shows one Embodiment of this invention game machine, and the pedestrian machine of the state which has raised the nozzle up is shown with the virtual line. It is a disassembled schematic perspective view which shows one Embodiment of this invention gaming machine. It is a disassembled schematic perspective view of a translucent member unit. It is a partial expanded sectional view of a translucent member unit. It is a partial schematic sectional view of the storage means showing a state in which the communication port is opened by the ball removing device, the game ball of the storage unit is guided to the conduction path and discharged from the discharge port to the outside of the gaming machine. It is the partial schematic sectional drawing of a storage means, (a) is a partial expanded sectional view which shows the closed state of the communicating port by a ball removal apparatus, (b) is the outline of the lifting mechanism which sends out a game ball from a storage part to a launcher It is a schematic perspective view which shows an example. (A) is a schematic plan view in which a part of the ball lifting mechanism is omitted, (b) is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along line bb in (a), and (c) is a partial schematic plan view in the direction c of FIG. It is. In the schematic side view of a storage means, a light emission means is shown with a virtual line. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a whole schematic front view which shows one Embodiment of this invention game machine, A part of game board and launching apparatus are shown with a broken line. It is the elements on larger scale which expand and show a part of FIG. FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a firing handle, in which (a) shows an embodiment in which a light-emitting body is provided in the handle body, (b) shows a form in which the inner surface of the handle body is in a crash cut state, and (c) is a handle. A mode in which the inner surface of the main body is in a crash state and a light-emitting body is provided in the handle main body is shown. The other embodiment of the launching handle is shown, and a schematic side view is shown in which the surface of the handle body is subjected to a texture to improve the decorative effect. It is a schematic front view which shows the decomposition | disassembly position of a game member with a broken line. It is a schematic front view of a game area showing a state in which a predetermined game nail is emitting light by projection light that has passed through a through hole provided in the projection area. (A) is a schematic partial enlarged perspective view of a game board provided with a game nail, (b) is a schematic partial enlarged perspective view of a projection area provided with a through hole, and (c) is passed through a through hole in the projection area. It is a general | schematic partial expansion perspective view which shows the state in which the game nail is light-emitted by projection light. It is a schematic front view of a game area showing a state where an arrow is projected at a predetermined position by projection light that has passed through a through-hole provided in the projection area. FIG. 3 is a schematic front view of a game area showing a state in which light is projected onto a flow path changing rib, a normal electric accessory, a big prize opening, etc. at a predetermined position by projection light that has passed through a through hole provided in the projection area. . It is the schematic which shows the eyes | visual_axis from the player of a 1st projection area | region and a 2nd projection area | region. It is a schematic perspective view of a 1st projection area | region and a 2nd projection area | region. It is a schematic front view which shows the game area of the state in which game information is displayed on the opening part of a game area through the 1st projection area. It is a schematic side view which shows the state projected on each projection area | region from each projection means. It is the schematic which has an inclined surface in the lower surface of a 1st projection area | region, and the said inclined surface is projected from a 2nd projection means. Schematic showing that the upper and lower surfaces of the first projection region have inclined surfaces, the inclined surface of the upper surface is projected from the first projection means, and the inclined surface of the lower surface is projected from the second projection means. FIG. It is a schematic front view which shows one Embodiment which is giving the image effect display on a full screen combining the 1st projection area | region and the 2nd projection area | region. It is a schematic front view which shows the outline of the imaging | photography range of the fraud prevention apparatus with which the storage means which comprises the game machine of this embodiment was provided with the dashed-dotted line. It is a schematic perspective view which shows the outline of the imaging | photography range of the fraud prevention apparatus with which the storage means which comprises the game machine of this embodiment was shown with a dashed-dotted line. It is a schematic perspective view which shows one Embodiment of this invention game machine provided with the storage means of another form. It is a schematic front view which shows one Embodiment of this invention game machine provided with the storage means of another form. It is a schematic perspective view which expands and shows the storage means at the time of applying this invention to an enclosure type game machine.

Hereinafter, a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Note that the present invention is not construed as being limited to the embodiments described below, and can be appropriately modified within the scope of the present invention.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in the figure, the present invention is applied to a ball game machine (pachinko game machine) in which a game ball as a game medium can perform various games by rolling down a game area. This will be described using one embodiment.

In the gaming machine A of the present embodiment, for example, a game area 95 in which a game ball can roll down and a projection area (first projection area 121, second projection area 141) provided on the back side of the game area 95 are provided. And a body frame 1 that is detachably provided, and an opening portion 9 (hereinafter referred to as a front frame opening portion) through which the game area 95 can be visually recognized, are provided in front of the body frame 1 (facing (facing) the player). A front frame 7 rotatably supported by the main body frame 1 on the side) and a rear side of the main body frame 1 (rear in the depth direction of the gaming machine), and projection means (first projection means 143, second And a holding frame 11 that holds the projection means 147) in a predetermined position (see FIGS. 1 to 5).
Although the main body frame 1 and the holding frame 11 are described as separate bodies, the present invention is not limited to this, and the main body frame 1 and the holding frame 11 may be combined and handled as a main body frame. At this time, the main body frame 1 and the holding frame 11 include a separable aspect, and may be formed integrally or in an inseparable aspect.

Various decorative members (top decoration 19, right decorative member 21, left decorative member 23), translucent member unit 67, storage means 25, and a launching device 91 to be described later can be operated by touching the front frame 7 directly. A firing handle (operating means) 79 is provided. Various decorative members (the top ornament 19, the right decorative member 21, and the left decorative member 23) are not limited to those shown in the drawings, and can be changed, and members provided in the front frame 7 (also referred to as front frame constituent members). Is not limited to these, and all members constituting the front frame 7 are included.
The firing handle 79 may be provided on the main body frame 1 side.

  The decorative member surrounds the front frame opening 9 and improves the aesthetics of the gaming machine. For example, in this embodiment, the top decoration 19 provided on the upper side of the front frame opening 9 and the front frame opening 9 The left decorative member 23 and the right decorative member 21 that are provided on the left and right of the screen and can change the light emitting display mode are assumed.

Inside the left decorative member 23 and the right decorative member 21 are provided light emitting means controlled by a sub-control board, for example, LEDs (not shown).
In this case, when the left decorative member 23 and the right decorative member 21 are irradiated with light emitted from a light emitting means (LED: Light Emitting Diode), the left decorative member 23 and the right decorative member 21 have excellent aesthetics. Radiant light, diffused light, and the like can be generated, which can change the display mode by light, so that the interest in games can be improved.

  In particular, in this embodiment, the left decorative member 23a, the right decorative member 21a, and the front curved decorative member 25a (including a light emitting means such as an LED controlled by a sub-control board) 25a, which will be described later. A red lens member is employed, and the inner surface (back surface) of the lens member is subjected to surface finishing such as embossing. As a result, the light from the LED is irregularly reflected and surface-emitted, so that the effect of the light is improved and the interest is improved (see FIGS. 1 to 5, FIG. 11 and FIG. 12).

The main body frame 1 is provided with a main body frame opening 3 having substantially the same shape as the front frame opening 9 at a predetermined position facing the front frame opening 9, and a game area 95 and a game area Projection areas (first projection area 121 and second projection area 141) provided on the back side of 95. Further, although not shown in the present embodiment, there are also provided a sound effect device for effecting a predetermined sound, and various control boards / relay boards such as a main control board and a sub control board.
In addition, the member with which the main body frame 1 is equipped is not limited to the above-mentioned thing, and a design change is possible within the scope of the present invention.
Further, for various control boards / relay boards such as the sound production device, the main control board, and the sub control board, the rear and side of the projection means (first projection means 143 and second projection means 147) of the holding frame 11 It is also possible to prepare for the outside of the gaming machine (for example, an island device).
<Storage means>

The storage means 25 is provided integrally with the side portion of the front frame 7 on the shaft support side, for example, the left decorative member 23 in the present embodiment, and bulges forward (FIGS. 1 to 5, FIG. 11 and FIG. See FIG.
The storage means 25 is a storage area 27 that stores game balls, a conduction path 43 that is continuously provided downward from the storage area 27, through which the game balls can pass, and a game ball that passes through the conduction paths 43. A discharge port 45 that can be discharged to the outside of the machine (for example, the storage box 600) and a decorative member 31 that allows the game ball rolling on the storage means 25 to be visually recognized are included. Note that the front curved decorative member 25a, which is formed in a substantially semicircular shape, employs a red lens member in the present embodiment, and the inner surface (back surface) of the lens member has a surface finish such as embossing. It has been subjected. In addition, inside the front curved decorative member 25a, light emitting means such as an LED controlled by a sub control board or the like is provided.

  In the present embodiment, the storage area 27 is provided integrally with the left decorative member 23 so as to protrude forward, and is formed as a long dish having a predetermined depth that opens the top surface and can store game balls. 33, and the storage unit 33 is a game ball (award ball) that is paid out as a bonus via a sprocket, for example, a game ball that flows down from a ball tank provided above or an island facility where a gaming machine is installed. ) Can be introduced to the launching device 91, the outlet port 37 from which the game ball can be led to the launching device 91, and the communication port that can be opened to communicate with the conduction path 43 by operating the ball extraction device 47. 39 (see FIGS. 8 and 9).

  The decorative member 31 is a lens member formed in the shape of a thick transparent dome, and is provided in a side region of the storage means 25 so that a game ball flowing inside the storage means 25 is visible ( (See FIG. 1 to FIG. 5, FIG. 11 and FIG. 12.) The material of the decorative member 31 is arbitrary, and may be made of, for example, glass or synthetic resin. You may switch between translucency and translucency. The size, shape, and the like of the decorative member 31 are not arbitrarily limited to the present embodiment, and can be appropriately changed within the scope of the present invention.

The decoration member 31 only needs to be provided in at least a part of the storage means 25, and the flow of the game balls in the storage means 25 is determined by the player (the player who plays the game machine and the game machine). There are no particular interpretations as long as it is a player who is not performing and includes a player who can visually recognize the decorative member 31 of the storage means 25) or a game hall manager. For example, the decoration member 31 may be provided so that the flow of the game ball in the ball passage 38 guiding the game ball from the outlet 37 to the ball lifting device 55 can be visually recognized, or the conduction path 43. The decorative member 31 may be provided so that the flow of the game ball inside can be visually recognized.
Moreover, the form with which the said decoration member 31 is provided in each location so that each channel | path can be visually recognized may be sufficient. Further, it is possible to adopt a form in which a plurality are arranged at one place.

Further, the storage means 25 of the present embodiment is provided with a light emitting means 41 capable of irradiating the game ball flowing to the storage means 25 with light at least inside the decoration member 31 (see FIG. 11). .)
As the light emitting means 41, for example, a light emitting means controlled by a sub control board, for example, an LED or the like can be assumed.

In the present embodiment, inside the decorative member 31, the light emitting means 41 is provided below the decorative member 31, and the game ball diffuses the light by irradiating light from below to the game ball passing above, It is also possible to show the trajectory of the game ball.
The light emitting means 41 can be arranged so as to irradiate light from the back side of the decorative member 31 toward the decorative member 31, and provided at an arbitrary position where the game ball can reflect light. It is possible and not limited.
In addition, by applying light to the game ball so that the flow of the game ball can be seen and providing a screen inside the decorative member 31, the shadow of the game ball is copied onto the screen, and the flow of the game ball from the shadow created by the game ball It is also possible to make it understand.
Thus, if the light emitting means can be provided so that the flow of the game ball can be understood, the interpretation is not limited.

  Further, as described above, when the light emitting means 41 is provided, the decorative member 31 may be subjected to graining on the inner surface to diffusely reflect the lens itself to improve the decorative effect. Further, a fine ice cut may be applied to the inner surface of the decorative member 31 to enhance the diffusion effect.

The conducting path 43 is integrally provided in the vertical direction from the vicinity of the front end of the storage area 27 in the vertical direction, and is provided in the hanging portion 29 having a tapered shape so that the shape becomes narrower toward the outlet 45. (Refer to FIG. 1 to FIG. 5, FIG. 11, and FIG. 12.) In this embodiment, it is formed in a substantially conical shape with a tip.
In particular, if at least a part of the region in which the conduction path 43 is provided is formed of a translucent member, or if one or a plurality of decorative members 31 are provided at predetermined positions, the storage region 27 The interest of the player increases as the game medium stored in the game media approaches the discharge port 45 through the conduction path 43.
The hanging portion 29 only needs to be provided integrally from the vicinity of the front end of the storage area 27 downward. For example, the hanging portion 29 is formed so as to be widened toward the outlet 45. There is no particular limitation on the external form of the object.

  In the present embodiment, there is provided speed reduction means that can reduce the passing speed of the game ball passing through the conduction path 43. That is, when the conduction path 43 is provided straight from the storage unit 33 in the vertical direction, the game ball is vigorously discharged to the storage box provided below, and thus has a disadvantage of jumping out of the storage box. Therefore, a decelerating means is provided to decelerate the passing speed of the game ball.

In this embodiment, the speed reduction means is configured by, for example, spiraling the conduction path 43 (see FIG. 8).
By adopting such a spiral conductive path 43 configuration, the game ball rolling from the storage portion 33 slowly flows down while being decelerated, and is discharged from the discharge port 45, so there is no such inconvenience. Note that the flow velocity can be made slower or faster by changing the spiral slope gradually.
In the present embodiment, only the conduction path 43 is formed in a spiral shape, but the hanging portion 29 itself is formed in a spiral shape, and the conduction path 43 is formed in a spiral shape in the spiral hanging portion 29. It may be a thing.

The speed reduction means is not limited to the spiral form of the conduction path 43 described in the present embodiment, and any configuration that can reduce the flow down speed of the game ball flowing down the conduction path 43 is acceptable. The design can be changed.
For example, the following deceleration means can be considered.
(1) A configuration may be adopted in which the conduction path 43 is configured in a downward inclined crank shape and the flow-down speed of the game ball is reduced.
(2) It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which a large number of convex portions are provided on the inner surface of the conduction path 43 and the game ball is decelerated by hitting the projections. In this case, the conduction path 43 may be straight. If it is formed in a meandering shape or the above-mentioned crank shape, the deceleration effect is further improved.
(3) It is also possible to employ a configuration in which a large number of thin tongue pieces made of a soft elastic member are provided in the conduction path 43 and the game ball is decelerated by hitting the tongue pieces. Even in this case, the conduction path 43 may be a straight shape, a meandering shape, or the above-described crank shape.
(4) Furthermore, a configuration in which the flow speed is reduced by applying a coating agent having a high frictional resistance to the inner surface of the conduction path 43 or by attaching a sheet-like material can also be adopted as one of the reduction means of this embodiment. It is.

  The ball extraction device (ball extraction shutter) 47 operated when discharging the game balls stored in the storage unit 33 to the outside of the gaming machine (storage box 600) through the conduction path 43 and the discharge port 45 is the present embodiment. In the embodiment, the communication port 39 can be opened and closed by the action of a spring (not shown) (see FIGS. 1 to 5, FIG. 8, FIG. 9, FIG. 11 and FIG. 12), but is not limited thereto. Instead, a well-known form can be adopted within the scope of the present invention.

  In this embodiment, both the storage means 25 and the side of the frame member provided with the storage means 25 (the side of the left decorative member 23 provided on the front frame 7) are recessed toward the inside of the gaming machine. Recessed areas 49 and 51 are provided (see FIGS. 1 to 5).

A recessed area (referred to as a first recessed area) 51 provided on the side of the frame member on the side where the storage means 25 is provided (the side of the left decorative member 23 provided on the front frame 7). In the vertical direction, it is continuously recessed from the lower side to the upper side toward the inside of the gaming machine (see FIGS. 1 to 5).
The reason why the first recessed area 51 is provided in this manner is that when the front frame 7 is opened, a vertically long pedestal machine (also called a sand device) for lending game media such as adjacent game balls and coins. This is to avoid interference with 400).
1 to FIG. 5, the first recessed area 51 is shown in a form that is continuously recessed from the position slightly away from the lower end in the vertical direction toward the inside of the gaming machine, but in FIG. A state of notching (piercing through) over the (bottom surface) is shown.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, a concave region (referred to as a second concave region) 49 that is recessed in a predetermined shape toward the inner side is provided on the outer side of the storage region 27 of the storage unit 25. (See FIG. 1 to FIG. 5, FIG. 11 and FIG. 12.)
That is, for example, the inter-machine 400 includes a ball dispensing nozzle 401 that protrudes integrally, and is arranged so as to rise upward when not in use, but in this embodiment the storage area 27 is the front frame 7. The ball dispensing nozzle 401 may come into contact when the front frame 7 is opened. Therefore, in order to eliminate such problems, the second recessed area 49 is provided in the present embodiment as described above.
It should be noted that the side of the storage area 27 and the side of the frame member provided with the storage area 27 (the side of the left decorative member 23 provided on the front frame 7) are recessed toward the inside of the gaming machine. It is only necessary to provide a concave region (first concave region 51, second concave region 49), and the design can be changed as appropriate within the scope of the present invention.

In the present embodiment, a so-called goto that obtains a ball in an illegal manner at a predetermined position on a side surface of the storage unit 25, that is, a right side surface (a side surface facing the firing handle 79) toward the storage unit 25. In order to prevent an act, a fraud prevention device 53 such as a CMOS camera or a CCD camera is provided (see FIGS. 22 and 23). In the present embodiment, the orientation of the camera is set so that an image can be taken in the direction of the game area 95.
For example, according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, cheating is performed so as to cover a substantially lower half area of the gaming machine including an arrangement area such as a gaming area 95 and a launch handle 79. The shooting range of the prevention device 53 is set.
As long as it is possible to prevent / detect illegal games by monitoring / recording illegal means such as the above-mentioned brute action, any known device can be appropriately designed and modified within the scope of the present invention. In addition, the arrangement position, the number of arrangement, the photographing range, and the like can be arbitrarily changed.

  In the present embodiment, as described later, a launching device that launches a game ball into the game area 95 employs a configuration that is disposed above the game area 95 (see FIG. 12). Therefore, in order to send out the game balls stored in the storage area 27 to the launching device 91 positioned in the vertical direction above the storage area 27, a predetermined ball lifting device 55 is required.

For example, an example of the ball lifting device 55 is shown in FIGS. The game balls sent out from the storage portion 33 through the ball passage 38 are guided to the alignment rod 57 and sent one by one to the screw portion 63 by the cam portion 61 provided with a predetermined number of ball guide recesses 59 on the outer periphery. Then, the screws 63 are sequentially sent upward.
Then, the game ball sent by the screw is sent to the launching device 91 via the passage portion 65 and launched into the game area 95. A cover (not shown) is provided around the screw portion 63 to prevent the game balls that are sequentially moved upward by the screw from falling down.
Although not shown in the figure, it is assumed that a ball storage unit is provided that can store game balls sent through the passage unit 65 in a region in front of the launching device 91. The ball storage section is provided with a sensor for detecting a predetermined number of stored balls, and a detecting means for stopping the operation of the ball lifting device 55 when the control section receives this detection signal is adopted.
The hoisting device 55 is not particularly limited to the illustrated form, and can be appropriately modified within the scope of the present invention.

The form of the storage means 25 can be the form shown in FIGS. 29 and 30, for example.
In the above-mentioned form shown in FIG. 1 and the like, the form of the hanging part 29 that houses the conduction path 43 in the storage means 25 is a substantially conical tip concavity that gradually becomes thinner as it approaches the discharge port 45, and In contrast to the gradual degree of constriction, in FIGS. 29 and 30, it is formed in a rounded shape as a whole, and is formed so as to have a sharply tapered shape toward the discharge port 45. And the front end side having the discharge port 45 is formed in a curved shape so as to face the direction of the front curved decorative member 25a. In addition, the discharge port 45 is provided so as to face the direction of the storage box 600 below. Thus, by making the form of the storage means as novel as shown in the figure, it is possible to improve the interest with the intention of the player.
The form of the storage means 25 is not limited to the form shown in the present embodiment, and the design can be changed within the scope of the present invention.
<Translucent member>

  The translucent member unit (transparent plate unit) 67 has translucency and is detachably attached to the front frame opening (window) 9 provided in the front frame 7 from the back side (back side). In the state where the front frame 7 is closed with respect to the main body frame 1, the game board 97 is configured to face the front surface (front surface) side and cover the front surface (front surface) side.

  In the present embodiment, a first light transmissive member (first glass plate) 69 disposed near the decorative member (the right decorative member 21, the left decorative member 23), and the rear of the first light transmissive member 69, It has a double structure with a second light transmissive member (second glass plate) 71 arranged near the projection region, and the first light transmissive member (first glass plate) 69 and the second light transmissive member (first glass plate). The spacer 73 is interposed between the two glass plates 71. The first light transmissive member (first glass plate) 69 is formed in a concave shape on the inner surface side of the front frame 7 so as to face the front frame opening 9 of the front frame 7. It is accommodated in the arrangement area 5. And it attaches from the back of the 2nd translucent member (2nd glass plate) 71 via the glass holding | suppressing 75 (refer FIG. 6).

In the present embodiment, the surface of the first light transmitting member 69 (the surface facing the front frame opening 9) and the surface of the second light transmitting member 71 (the side facing the first light transmitting member 69). (Refer to FIG. 7). In the figure, reference numeral 77 denotes a low reflection processed portion.
The low reflection processing is performed by applying a predetermined coating agent or attaching a film so as to form an antireflection thin film on the surface of the translucent member.
The low reflection processed portion 77 may be provided on at least one of the surface of the first light transmitting member 69 and the surface of the second light transmitting member 71, and preferably the surface of the first light transmitting member 69. It is preferable to apply it above. Further, in the present embodiment, the low reflection processing portion 77 is provided only on the surface of each of the first light transmitting member 69 and the second light transmitting member 71, but it may be applied to both surfaces. .
In the present embodiment, the light transmissive member is composed of two units of the first light transmissive member 69 and the second light transmissive member 71, but may be a unit in which three or more light transmissive members are combined. Further, the translucent member can be a transparent resin plate as long as it has translucency. Furthermore, the shape of the translucent member is not limited, and the design can be changed as appropriate according to the specification form of the gaming machine.

Therefore, the left decorative member 23a and the right decorative member 21a of the front frame 7 are provided with a decorative member made of light such as an LED as described above, and high-luminance light such as an LED is projected onto a projection area (such as a screen). If it hits the first projection area 121 and the second projection area 141), the projected image may be blurred. However, according to the present embodiment, such inconvenience is solved and the visibility is improved and the performance is improved. The effect can be improved.
<Launching handle>

  The launching handle (operating means) 79 is used to adjust the strength of the launching device 91 for driving a game ball into the game area 95. For example, the launching handle (operating means) 79 is provided on the lower right side of the gaming machine as viewed from the player. Part) 81 and a handle grip 83 which is attached to the support part 81 and can be gripped and operated by the player (see FIGS. 1 to 5 and FIGS. 12 to 14).

  The handle grip 83 adopts a thick spherical lens made of transparent synthetic resin, and a predetermined decorative member 85 is provided inside the handle grip 83 so as to be visible (see FIG. 13).

The decorative member 85 is formed in a predetermined shape with a synthetic resin agent having translucency, and the surface thereof is subjected to decorative processing (surface treatment) such as predetermined embossing. Further, the decorative member 85 can be configured to move as the game progresses, for example.
And in this embodiment, the light emission means 87 which can irradiate light toward the direction of the decoration member 85 is provided in the support part 81, and light is diffused from the handle grip 83 by irradiating the decoration member 85 with light. It is possible to improve the presentation effect (see FIG. 13A).

The launch handle 79 of the present embodiment is provided in the handle grip 83, and the player's operation distance (the distance traveled by the player's hand holding the handle grip 83) performed on the surface of the handle grip 83. ) To detect a touch sensor (not shown). That is, in the present embodiment, the handle grip 83 is not rotated to adjust the strength of the launching device 91. The handle grip 83 does not have a rotating structure, and the movement of the player's hand is detected and moved. The structure which adjusts the strength of the launcher 91 according to distance is employ | adopted.
The player's operation distance detected by the touch sensor is sent to a control means (for example, a sub-control board), and a launch intensity signal corresponding to the operation distance is sent to the launching device 91 by the control means to launch a game ball. Adjust the speed.
As the touch sensor employed in the present embodiment, a known sensor can be employed and is not particularly limited.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13B, the inner surface 83a of the handle grip 83 has a crush cut shape, and when the light from the light emitting means 87 is irradiated, the entire handle grip 83 emits light as if it were a jewel, and the player's interest May be improved. Further, as shown in FIG. 13 (c), it is possible to give a crush cut shape to the inner surface 83a of the handle grip 83 having the structure shown in FIG. 13 (a), and a further light decoration effect is exhibited, thereby improving the interest of the player. To do.
Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 14, it is possible to give a predetermined pattern 89 to the surface 83b of the handle grip 83 by embossing, and it is possible to cause the pattern portion to emit light. It should be noted that this surface texture pattern can also be used in the form shown in FIG.

The handle grip 83 only needs to be made of a material having transparency in at least a part of the region. The material of the handle grip 83 is not limited to synthetic resin, and glass or the like can be used. A spherical shape is preferable, but is not limitedly interpreted, and can be modified within the scope of the present invention. Further, the decorative member 85 is not limited as long as it is visible from the transparent region of the handle grip 83, and the shape, material, arrangement quantity, etc. are arbitrary.
In the present embodiment, the embodiment has been described in which the launch ball 91 is fired from the launch device 91 to the launch area 95 with the launch handle 79. However, instead of the launch handle, the launch device 91 is operated by an operation panel having a touch panel. It is also possible to perform the operation.
<Launching device>

The launching device 91 is provided in an upper left area when viewed from the center of the game area 95, and detects the operation distance (movement distance) of the player's hand holding the handle grip 83 of the firing handle 79. A firing solenoid (not shown) that is adjusted in strength by a signal from a control unit that has received a sensor signal (see FIGS. 12 and 12A, 16, 18, and 19). The launching device 91 is not particularly limited and can be a known general launching device.
Note that the upper left area when viewed from the center of the game area 95 may include an area above the center of the game area 95, and further, a game area 95 in which a game ball launched by the player rolls. The entire region may be included, and any region above the lowest position of the game region 95 can be included. Note that “above the game area” may be any state above the game area or above the game area.

  As described above, the launching device 91 is communicated via the passage portion 65 to the storage area 27 disposed in front of the gaming machine and the ball lifting device 55 communicated via the outlet 37 and the ball passage 38. ing.

  A decorative member 93 having a predetermined shape corresponding to the character / effect of the gaming machine is provided in front of the launching device 91 so as to hide the launching device 91, and a game ball is launched from the opening 93 a of the decorating member 93. It is comprised so that a player may not look directly at the launcher 91.

  Furthermore, although illustration is omitted, the decorative member 93 may be configured to have translucency and to have a surface treatment such as embossing on the inner surface and to include a light emitting means. That is, for example, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by decorating the decorative member 93 with light emission in accordance with the timing of the game ball. The surface treatment applied to the inner surface of the decorative member 93 is processed so that the launching device 91 disposed behind is difficult to see, and can be diffusely reflected and diffused when receiving light from the light emitting means. It is preferable that the launching device 91 disposed on the rear side is difficult to visually recognize by the surface treatment processing of the inner surface even in the non-light emitting state.

In the present embodiment, as will be described later, in addition to the projection area (first projection area 121) arranged behind the game area 95, the upper projection area (second area) is positioned above the game area 95. Projection area 141).
Therefore, if the presentation is performed by the second projection area 141 located above the launching device 91, the decorative member 93 in front of the launching apparatus 91, and the first projection area 121, a powerful presentation is provided to the player. It becomes possible to do. For example, in the order from the upper second projection area 141, the line of sight changes to the decoration member 93 in front of the launching device 91 and the game area 95 (first projection area 121) below the decoration member 93. Since the entire gaming machine is inevitably viewed, the player can easily view the game machine even if the presentation is performed using the entire gaming machine.

  The launching device 91 can be changed without being limited to the illustrated embodiment, and the decorative member 93 is not limited to this, and the design can be changed within the scope of the present invention.

In addition, the launching device 91 is provided near the launching handle 79, that is, below the game area 95 and at the lower left of the position where the launching handle 79 is disposed when viewed against the gaming machine. Of course, it is also possible to adopt a form in which a game ball is launched and launched toward the game area 95 (see FIG. 30).
Even in the launching device 91 in this case, it is not particularly limited and interpreted, and a known general launching device can be adopted.
Reference numeral 600 in the figure indicates a storage box (ball box) called a so-called dollar box that receives and accumulates the game balls discharged from the outlet 45 of the storage means 25, and reference numeral 98 indicates a launching device 91. It is a guide rail which guides the game ball launched from to the game area.
Moreover, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, the launching device 91 may be designed so that it may be arranged below the gaming machine, that is, below the island facility installation base when it is disposed on the island facility. The position of the launching device 91 is not limited.
<Game area>

  The game area 95 is an area where the game ball rolls down, is a substantially rectangular game board 97 that is detachably attached to the main body frame 1, and various game members provided at predetermined positions on the game board 97. (See FIGS. 12, 15 and 16, 18 and 19).

  The gaming member is configured to be detachable from the gaming board 97. For example, the game board includes a center base plate 99 in which an opening 101 facing a convex region 123 of a first projection region 121 described later is formed, and a gaming ball. The rail base plate 103 that surrounds and forms the rolling area, the ribs (105, 107, 108) that change the flow path of the game balls, a large number of game nails 109, the passing gate 111, the start winning opening 113, and the variable winning device A special winning opening 115, an electric chew (ordinary electric accessory) 117, and the like are assumed, but the invention is not particularly limited and can be changed in design within the scope of the present invention.

  At least one or all of the game area constituting members such as the game member may have a light transmitting portion that can transmit light from the projection means (first projection means 143) from the rear. In addition, the game board 97 is assumed to be translucent at all or at least a part thereof.

The center base plate 99 is divided at predetermined locations, and is configured to be detachable and replaceable. For example, in the present embodiment, the rib (105, 107, 108) is integrally provided with a first plate portion 99a positioned on the left side of the opening 101 and a second plate portion positioned above the opening 101. 99b, a third plate portion 99c positioned below the opening 101, and a fourth plate portion 99d positioned on the right side of the opening 101 across the second plate portion 99b and the third plate portion 99c. The four-part configuration is adopted. In addition, the area | region shown with a broken line in FIG. 15 is a division area.
In addition, the division | segmentation structure of the center baseplate 99 is not limited to this embodiment, You may have less or more than four divisions.

In this way, the center base plate 99 is divided so that, for example, when the gap between the adjacent ribs (105, 107, 108) is narrow and there is a problem of ball biting, the first plate Since only the part 99a needs to be replaced, it is possible to respond simply, quickly and inexpensively.
Needless to say, even the configuration in which the center base plate 99 is not divided is within the scope of the present invention.
Further, the center base plate 99 is not limited to the illustrated form, and the overall shape and the like can be appropriately changed according to the specifications of the present invention.
Furthermore, the division structure (99a-99d) which comprises the center baseplate 99 can also employ | adopt the structure which has a rolling part to which a game ball rolls.
Moreover, it is also possible to employ | adopt the structure which has a decoration part provided with the sheet | seat member which has a decoration property in the one or several plane of each division | segmentation structure (99a-99d).
Furthermore, the divided structure (99a-99d) constituting the center base plate 99 can be partially removed, and the removed divided structure (for example, 99b) is used as a rolling part on which the game ball rolls. Is also possible.
<Projection area>

The projection area is arranged behind the game board 97, and in the present embodiment, a plurality of projection areas are arranged in the vertical direction, and a predetermined image is projected by the projection means described later (FIG. 5, FIG. (See FIGS. 20 to 25).
In this embodiment, a rear transmissive screen type having a predetermined shape is assumed, and two screens are provided at the top and bottom in the height direction (vertical direction) of the gaming machine.
In the present embodiment, the lower projection area is referred to as a first projection area 121 and the upper projection area is referred to as a second projection area 141 for convenience.
In this embodiment, the screen type projection area will be described. However, a rear transmission type film type projection area may be used, and the design can be changed as appropriate within the scope of the present invention.

The first projection area 121 is detachably attached to the main body frame 1 so as to be disposed behind the gaming area 95, is formed in a flat shape, and is positioned substantially in the center area at the front of the gaming machine. A substantially rectangular screen having a convex region 123 projecting in an arc shape toward is assumed.
The convex region 123 is arranged so as to face the opening 101 existing in the center base plate 99 of the game region 95 (see FIGS. 15 to 22).
The first projection region 121 only needs to have an inclined surface that is inclined at least partially upward as viewed from the front, and can be changed in design within the scope of the present invention. That is, the convex region 123 is also an inclined surface in which the upper portion 123a of the arcuate surface portion is inclined obliquely upward as viewed from the front.
In addition, the convex region 123 has been described with an example formed in an arc shape, but at least a part of the convex region 123 is included if it has an inclined surface that is inclined obliquely upward as viewed from the front. Is. In the present embodiment, the inclined surface is described as a curved surface such as the upper portion 123a of the convex region 123, but needless to say includes a linear surface.

The first projection area 121 displays, for example, information relating to the game result of the player through a first projection means 143 described later, and is displayed on the game board 97 as a game information display area.
For example, predetermined game information such as the player's current number of balls, number of jackpots, number of continuations, number of times of random fluctuation entry is assumed (see FIG. 22).
Note that the image projected on the first projection area 121 is not limited to the game information, and may be a predetermined character image or a decoration image according to the game effect.

That is, when the player plays a game against the gaming machine, the first projection area 121 (game board 97) is visually recognized as looking down slightly from above. Therefore, as long as at least a part has the inclined surface 123a inclined obliquely upward as seen from the front like the convex region 123 of the present embodiment, the game information is projected as described above. Even in this case, game information and the like projected on the convex region 123 can be easily seen by the player (see FIG. 20).
For example, when the second projection area 141 is provided as a main projection area and the first projection area 121 is provided as a sub projection area for a player, it is considered that there is a high frequency of having a line of sight upward. Therefore, when the first projection area 121, which is the sub projection area, is visually recognized, the line of sight is directed from the upper side to the lower projection area, so information related to the game result is displayed in the upper area of the inclined projection area. This makes it easier for the player to see the information displayed in the lower projection area.

  In the first projection area 121, a through hole (light guide hole) 125 having a predetermined shape is provided at a position corresponding to a predetermined location on the game board 97 (see FIGS. 15 to 19).

  The through hole 125 is formed to have a diameter slightly larger than the diameter of the game nail 109 at a position corresponding to the game nail 109 provided in the game board 97 or the center base plate 99, for example. Thereby, the light projected from the first projection means 143 passes through the through-hole 125 provided in the first projection area 121, and the game nail 109 provided in the game board 97, the center base plate 99, etc. is rooted. A light emission effect can be produced from the tip to the tip (see FIGS. 16 and 17). The hole diameter of the through hole 125 is not particularly limited and can be arbitrarily changed in size.

  Further, it is assumed that the through hole is not only provided at a position corresponding to the game nail 109, but is also formed in a predetermined shape at a position corresponding to a predetermined position of the game board 97 or a position corresponding to another game member. It is possible to respond according to the location where the light emission is produced.

For example, an arrow-shaped through hole 127 indicating the right direction is formed at the position of the first projection area 121 corresponding to the upper area in the center of the game area 95, and the lower position corresponding to the area below the passage gate 111. An arrow-shaped through-hole 129 indicating the direction is formed (see FIG. 18).
For example, the through holes 131a, 131b, 131c corresponding to the predetermined positions of the first projection region 121 corresponding to the three ribs (105, 107, 108) protruding from the first plate portion 99a, and the right Corresponding to the through-hole 133 corresponding to a predetermined position of the first projection area 121 corresponding to the member (back rubber) 119 that cushions the impact of the game ball when hit, and the peripheral area of the member (back rubber) 119 that cushions this impact A through-hole 135 corresponding to a predetermined position of the first projection area 121, a through-hole 135 corresponding to a predetermined position of the first projection area 121 corresponding to the electric chew (ordinary electric accessory) 117, an electric chew (normal Electric accessory) Through hole corresponding to a predetermined position of the first projection area 121 corresponding to the rail base plate 103 portion adjacent to 117, and shape of the predetermined position of the first projection area 121 corresponding to the big prize opening 115 According to Forming a through hole 139 (see FIG. 19.).

For example, it is assumed that a light emission effect is produced as follows when the game moves to the right-handed gaming state.
(1) First, light is emitted sequentially from the left game nail 109 to the right game nail 109 in the game area 95 (see FIG. 16). At this time, it is also possible to change the emission color sequentially from the left game nail 109 to the right game nail 109 (from white emission to red emission in order).
(2) Next, the arrow-shaped through holes 127 and 129 that exist in the above-mentioned region above the center and the region below the passage gate 111, and the through-hole corresponding to the game nail 109 in the region above the center The game nail is caused to emit red light with two arrow shapes (see FIG. 18).
(3) Next, the three ribs (105, 107, 108) projecting from the first plate 99a are displayed in order from left to right, and the impact of the game ball is buffered when hitting to the right. A member (back rubber) 119, a peripheral region of the buffer member (back rubber) 119, an electric chew (ordinary electric accessory) 117, a rail base plate 103, and a special winning opening 115 are displayed in a light-emitting manner.

By performing such a light-emitting display effect, it is notified that the game is in the right-handed game state, and an improvement in visual effect is expected (see FIG. 16).
In addition, when the notification is performed, the video projected by the first projection unit 143 includes a portion where the image display is performed in the first projection area 121 and a portion where the image display is not performed. 1 image. That is, the first projection area 121 has a through hole and a projection area, and the light emission mode of the gaming member is changed by the light passing through the through hole, and an image is displayed in the projection area. It is possible to display the game progress while decorating the game member with the projected light of the constructed image. Therefore, it is possible to effectively utilize the game members provided in the game area 95 and improve the interest of the player in the progress of the game. In addition, since it is possible to clearly indicate the points that the player should pay attention to when proceeding with the game, it is possible to prevent the game progress from becoming congested.

Further, the three ribs (105, 107, 108) described above may be made to emit light sequentially in different colors depending on the degree of expectation. Note that the above-described light emission display effects can be performed individually or in any combination, and the design can be changed within the scope of the present invention.

  The second projection area 141 is detachably attached to the holding frame 11 so as to be vertically overlapped above the first projection area 121 in the vertical direction. A substantially rectangular screen formed on a concave surface recessed in the depth direction) is assumed, and for example, a predetermined character image or decoration image according to the game effect is provided via the second projection means 147 described later. (See FIGS. 5, 20, and 21).

Thus, by making the second projection area 141 a concave surface recessed in the depth direction of the gaming machine, the image projected on the second projection means 147 via the second projection means 147 is transmitted from the player in the depth direction. Therefore, it is possible to effectively produce a character image or the like projected on the game effect.
Further, since the second projection area 141 formed in a concave shape has a larger projection area than the first projection area 121 having the convex area 123, a wider range of image effects can be performed.
Note that the second projection region 141 only needs to be formed in a concave surface that is recessed at the back (in the depth direction of the gaming machine), and the design can be arbitrarily changed.
<Projection means>

The projection means is assumed to be a projection device (rear projector) that projects a predetermined image, information about a game, and the like onto the projection area, and the main body frame 1 provided with the first projection area 121 and the second projection area 141. It is provided in the holding frame 11 arranged on the rear side (see FIGS. 5 and 23).
In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, it is good also as what covers the whole region with the predetermined | prescribed box-shaped part including the side surface and back surface of the holding frame 11. FIG. That is, it is necessary to make the holding frame 11 area dark in order to increase the contrast, and the box-like portion is not necessary if the entire holding frame 11 can be a sealed space.

  One projection means is provided for each of the first projection area 121 and the second projection area 141, and a projection apparatus (lower projection apparatus) provided corresponding to the first projection area 121. Is referred to as a second projection means 147 for convenience. The projection apparatus (upper projection apparatus) provided corresponding to the first projection means 143 and the second projection area 141 is referred to as “second projection means 147”.

  The projection means used in the present embodiment is assumed to be a well-known general rear projector (projection apparatus) capable of projecting various games-related images and information on the projection area. In particular, the first projection means 143 is assumed. Then, according to the progress of the game, the projection device (rear projector) capable of executing notification regarding the progress of the game by changing the light emission mode by changing the projection light passing through the through hole provided in the projection area. ) Can be employed, and each is disposed at a predetermined position of the holding frame 11.

  The first projection means 143 is held in a downwardly inclined manner in which the projection lens 143a is lowered rearward through the horizontal frame 15 of the holding frame 11. That is, the projection lens 143a is held in the direction opposite to the direction of the first projection region 121. And the form which reflects projection light on the reflective mirror 145 provided with the inclination of the predetermined angle via the fixed base 13 attached to the holding frame 11 in an inclined manner and projects it on the first projection area 121 is adopted. .

The second projection unit 147 is held via the horizontal frame 17 of the holding frame 11 so that the projection lens 147 a is directly opposed to the second projection region 141. In other words, the second projecting unit 147 employs a form that projects directly onto the second projection area 141.
23 to 25, reference numeral 200 indicates the respective optical paths (ideal optical paths) of the first projection means 143 and the second projection means 147, and the first projection area 121 is the first projection means 121. The second projection area 141 is provided in the optical path 200 of the second projection means 147.
The first projecting unit 143 and the second projecting unit 147 are not particularly limited, and any well-known projecting unit can be appropriately selected and employed within the scope of the present invention.

  When the first projection unit 143 and the second projection unit 147 are employed, at least one of the upper surface and the lower surface of at least one of the first projection region 121 and the second projection region 141, It is also possible to provide an inclined surface.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 24, an example in which an inclined surface 149 is provided on the lower surface 141a of the second projection region 141 is shown.
In the present embodiment, the region projected by the second projection unit 147 is a surface indicated by reference numeral 141 b, and the inclined surface 149 of the lower surface 141 a of the second projection region 141 is projected by the first projection unit 143. Is done. Reference numeral 300 indicates a player's line of sight.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 25, an example in which inclined surfaces 149 and 151 are provided on both the upper surface 141c and the lower surface 141a of the second projection region 141 is shown.
The inclined surface 151 is projected by the second projecting unit 147, and the inclined surface 149 is projected from both the first projecting unit 143 and the second projecting unit 147, but the incident angle is smaller. It is projected by the projection means. That is, in the case of this embodiment, the incident angle β projected by the first projecting unit 143 is smaller than the incident angle α projected by the second projecting unit 147. The image projected by the first projection means 143 is projected.
Therefore, in this embodiment, the area projected by the second projection unit 147 is the inclined surface 151 of the upper surface 141c together with the surface indicated by reference numeral 141b, and the inclined surface 149 of the lower surface 141a is the first projection unit 143. Projected by.
Since the smaller the incident angle with respect to the inclined surface 149, the closer to the state of being projected perpendicular to the inclined surface, the smaller the incident angle with respect to the inclined surface 149 (the incident angle β from the first projection means 143 is smaller). The light is projected by the projection means (first projection means 143) which is smaller than the incident angle α from the second projection means 147, and light is projected in the upper projection area (second projection area 141). It is possible to project even an inclined surface 149 on the lower surface that does not reach sufficiently or does not reach at all.
By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to give the player an effect with a sense of depth. Reference numeral 300 indicates a player's line of sight.

  By providing the inclined surface 149 (151) in this way, the projection area becomes wider than when projected onto a simple planar projection area, so that it is possible to provide a wider range of effects that can be provided to the player. . For example, as shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, the inclined surfaces 149 and 151 (the distance of the inclined surface is indicated by symbol a in the figure) are more compared to the plane (the distance of the plane is indicated by symbol b in the drawing). Thus, it can be understood that the projection area is wide (a> b).

In addition, according to the present embodiment, the first projection unit 143 and the second projection unit 147 perform a special effect performed in a large area including the first projection area 121 and the second projection area 141. Is possible.
For example, as shown in FIG. 26, the special area such as “777” for notifying that the transition to the big hit gaming state is made in the entire area in front of the gaming machine including the first projection area 121 and the second projection area 141. It is also possible to display a large symbol. By performing such a display form effect, the player can improve the interest through the effect (notification effect for shifting to the jackpot game state) with the intention displayed on the full screen.
For example, if the image projected in the concave second projection area 141 is also projected in the first projection area 121 having the convex area 123, an effect using the same image is moved in the display position. Since it becomes possible to display in different display modes (particularly, the display modes in the front-rear direction are different), it is possible to easily execute a stereoscopic effect expression.

In this embodiment, since the rear projector is adopted as described above, it is possible to change the image by changing the image by software control without changing the gauge or the like. The effect of being able to do is demonstrated.
<Other configurations>

In the embodiment described above, one embodiment assuming a rear projector has been described, but a gaming machine that projects toward the game board 97 from the front may be used. In this case, the projection area is wider than the board surface. Projection means / projection area / translucent member / game area 95 are arranged from the front of the gaming machine, and an image is projected from the front to the projection means. Since the image can be projected onto the projection area from the front, it is not necessary to make the gaming member gray or the like.
Further, the number of out balls may be calculated by the gaming machine itself, or may be counted by an out box as a peripheral device.
<Enclosed ball game machine>

The present invention can also be applied to a so-called enclosed ball game machine.
When the present invention is applied to a sealed ball game machine, a lid 153 is provided above the storage area 27 (see FIG. 31).

The lid portion 153 is formed, for example, in a non-transparent dome shape, and is provided so as to cover the upper open area of the storage portion 33 of the storage means 25. Note that the lid 153 may be formed of a transparent member or a translucent member.
In addition, when the lid portion 153 is formed of a transparent member or a semi-transparent member, although not shown, the light emitting means is provided inward of the lid portion 153 and the game ball that rolls in the storage portion 33 is used. It is also possible to produce an effect of irradiating light from below or from the side, etc., and emitting light in the storage unit 33 or the game ball. Alternatively, a predetermined reflection processing can be performed on the inner surface of the lid 153 or the like.
The form of the lid 153 is not limited to the present embodiment, and the design can be changed within the scope of the present invention.
Further, in the case of an encapsulated bullet ball game machine, the game ball is circulated and used, so that the conduction path 43 and the discharge port 45 constituting the above embodiment are unnecessary. That is, the game ball is circulated from the storage area 27 directly to the launching device 91.
Since other configurations and operational effects are the same as those of the above-described embodiment, the description is incorporated.

  Conventionally known as this type of gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine in which a player plays a predetermined game using a gaming medium such as a game ball, or a player uses a gaming medium such as a medal to There are pachislot machines that play games.

  For example, in a conventional gaming machine, a projection means such as a rear projector is arranged behind the game board, and projected from the back of the game board to the entire game board, and a projection area such as a screen corresponding to a general winning opening or an attacker is provided. There is known one that achieves an effect by light through a through-hole provided at a position (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2005-161007

  However, in the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1, an effect display by light is performed on the entire game board via the rear projector, but the effect display effect is merely caused by emitting a general winning opening and an attacker. It was hard to say that it was able to improve so much. In addition, if it is possible to clearly show points on the gaming machine through the projection means that the player should pay attention to when proceeding with the game, it is possible to prevent the congestion of the game progress. Therefore, it has been desired to provide a gaming machine that can assist the progress of the game.

  The present invention has been made to solve this problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of assisting the progress of the game and enhancing the effect.

In order to achieve such an object, the first invention comprises a game board 97 constituting a game area 95,
Game members (center base plate 99, rail base plate 103, ribs 105, 107, 108, game nail 109, passing gate 111, start winning opening 113, large winning opening 115, electric chew (ordinary) placed on the game board 97 (Electric accessory) 117),
A projection area (first projection area 121, second projection area 141) arranged behind the game board 97;
Through holes (125, 127, 129, 131a, 131b, 131c, 133, 135, 139) provided in the projection area (first projection area 121) corresponding to the gaming member,
It is possible to project on the projection area (first projection area 121), and change the light emission mode of the game member by changing the projection light passing through the through-hole according to the game progress, thereby relating to the game progress. Projection means (first projection means 143) capable of executing notification,
The image projected by the projection unit (first projection unit 143) when the notification is performed includes a portion where image display is performed in the projection region (first projection region 121) and an image display in the projection region. This is a gaming machine characterized by being composed of one image including a portion where the game is not performed.

  According to the first invention, the projection area (first projection area 121) has a through hole and a projection area, and the light emission mode of the gaming member is changed by the light passing through the through hole, and the image is displayed in the projection area. Is displayed, it is possible to display the game progress while decorating the game member with the projection light of the video composed of one image. Therefore, it is possible to effectively utilize the game members provided in the game area 95 and improve the interest of the player in the progress of the game. Since it is possible to clearly indicate the points that the player should pay attention to when proceeding with the game, it is possible to prevent the game progress from becoming congested.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, while assisting game progress, the game machine which can improve an effect effect can be provided.

  As this type of gaming machine, for example, a pachinko gaming machine is known in which a launching device is driven by a player's operation of a launching handle, and a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area.

  Conventionally, for example, an invention has been proposed in which a launching device is disposed above a game area of a game board to eliminate a foul ball and a return ball (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-200288 A

However, in the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1, by disposing the launching device above the gaming area, there is no arrangement space for gaming members and decorative members arranged in the gaming area, so that the decorativeness is reduced. There was a fear.
In addition, since the launching device is merely disposed above the game area, there is no decoration around the launching device, and thus the player's interest cannot be improved.

  The present invention has been made to solve this problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the player by improving the decorativeness in the launching device disposition area.

In order to achieve such an object, the first invention includes a launching device 91 provided above the gaming area 95 and launching a gaming medium to the gaming area 95;
A decorative member 93 provided in front of the launching device 91 and making the launching device 91 difficult to see from a player;
A projection area (first projection area 121) provided behind the game area 95;
Projection means (first projection) provided behind the projection area (first projection area 121) and capable of projecting a predetermined effect on the game area 95 via the projection area (first projection area 121). Means 143).

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the launch device 91 is provided above the game area 95, the decoration member 93 is provided in front of the launch apparatus 91, and the effect is projected on the game area 95. An effect using the decoration member 93 and the game area 95 (first projection area 121) can be executed.
In addition, since the launching device 91 is difficult to be visually recognized by the player by the decorative member 93, it may fall under the illusion that a game ball is popping out from the decorative member 93, thereby improving the interest of the player.
Accordingly, a player who follows the game medium launched from the launching device 91 naturally sees the decoration member 93 in front of the launching device 91 and the content projected on the game area 95, so that while playing a game It becomes easy to visually recognize the production, and the production effect for the player is improved.

In a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, a second projection region 141 is provided above the launching device 91,
Behind the second projection area 141, a second projection means 147 capable of projecting on the second projection area 141 is provided.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the second projection region 141 is further provided above the launching device 91, the second projection region 141 located above the launching device 91, the decorative member 93 in front of the launching device 91, and the projection region. If an effect is performed with (first projection area 121), it is possible to provide a powerful effect for the player. For example, if you turn your line of sight from the upper second projection area 141 to the decoration member 93 in front of the launching device 91 and the game area 95 (first projection area 121) below the decoration member 93, it is inevitable. Since the entire gaming machine is viewed, the player can easily visually recognize the performance using the entire gaming machine.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game machine which can aim at the improvement of a player's interest by improving the decoration in a launching device arrangement | positioning area | region can be provided.

  Conventionally known as this type of gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine in which a player plays a predetermined game using a gaming medium such as a game ball, or a player uses a gaming medium such as a medal to There are pachislot machines that play games.

For example, in a conventional gaming machine, a projection means such as a rear projector is arranged behind the game board, and a projection area such as a single screen is arranged on the back side of the game board to display only a single image. However, game machines that display images on a plurality of screens have been provided because the decoration and production are monotonous.
For example, in Patent Document 1, two projection areas are arranged: a main screen formed in a flat rectangular shape on the back side of the game board, and a sub-screen formed in a flat shape smaller than the main screen. Are known.

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  However, although the screen can improve various effects such as the effect on the player and the decoration as a gaming machine depending on the shape and arrangement position, in Patent Document 1, all are flat screens, In addition, since it is arranged in the vertical direction so as to be orthogonal to the horizontal direction, there is a possibility that visibility may be lowered, and the projected image has a stereoscopic effect in the depth direction and a forward direction. Since it was difficult to obtain a production effect such as a three-dimensional effect, an improvement in the decoration effect and the production effect could not be expected.

  The present invention has been made to solve this problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving visibility and performance effects.

In order to achieve such an object, the first aspect of the present invention includes a plurality of projection areas (first projection area 121, second projection area 141) arranged in the vertical direction,
A plurality of projection means (first projection means 143, second projection means 147) capable of projecting onto the plurality of projection areas (first projection area 121, second projection area 141),
The upper projection area (second projection area 141) is a concave surface that is at least partially recessed rearward when viewed from the front,
The lower projection region (first projection region 121) is an inclined surface (upper portion 123a of the convex region 123) having an inclination from below to above when viewed from the front. This is a gaming machine.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the projection area (second projection area 141) provided above is concave when viewed from the front, a stereoscopic image in the depth direction is projected to the player. Since the projection area (first projection area 121) provided below is inclined from the bottom to the top when viewed from the front, the player has a three-dimensional effect in the forward direction. The video can be projected, and a stereoscopic effect in the front-rear direction is born from the upper and lower videos, and the production effect for the player is enhanced.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, an upper area of the lower projection area (first projection area 121) has a game information display area for displaying information related to a player's game result. This is a characteristic gaming machine.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, in order to display the information related to the player's game result in the upper area of the lower projection area (first projection area 121), for example, the upper projection area (first When the second projection area 141) is provided as the main projection area and the lower projection area (first projection area 121) is provided as the sub projection area, it is considered that there is a high frequency of having a line of sight upward. Therefore, when the lower projection area (first projection area 121), which is the sub projection area, is visually recognized, the line of sight is directed from the upper side to the lower projection area (first projection area 121), so that the display area is inclined. By displaying information related to the game result in the upper area of the projection area, the player can easily see the information displayed in the lower projection area (first projection area 121).

  The third aspect of the present invention is performed in the first aspect of the present invention or the second aspect of the present invention, using the upper projection area (second projection area 141) and the lower projection area (first projection area 121). This is a gaming machine characterized in that a special effect, which is an effect, can be executed.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, it is possible to execute a special effect that is an effect performed in the upper projection area (second projection area 141) and the lower projection area (first projection area 121). For example, if the image projected in the upper concave projection area (second projection area 141) is projected on the inclined display surface of the lower projection area (first projection area 121), the same image is displayed. Since the used effects can be displayed in different display modes (especially the display modes in the front-rear direction are different) just by moving the display position, it is possible to easily execute a stereoscopic effect expression. Become.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, while assisting game progress, the game machine which can improve an effect effect can be provided.

For example, in the case of a pachinko gaming machine in which a player plays a predetermined game using a game medium such as a game ball, the frame member such as the front door is configured to be able to open and close by pivoting on the left side toward the gaming machine. What is known.
In general, peripheral devices such as a ball lending machine called a “daima sand” are arranged on the left side of the game hall with respect to the pachinko gaming machine.

  In Patent Document 1, a decorative member is provided in a bulging shape on the left side (axial support side) of the front door of the gaming machine so as to improve the appearance of the entire gaming machine.

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Thus, according to the gaming machine having the bulging member on the pivot support side frame member, it is possible to improve the appearance of the gaming machine, but when the frame member such as the front door is opened (at the time of rotation). Further, there is a possibility that a corner portion of a lower side of a peripheral device (particularly a sand between the platforms), a ball dispensing nozzle, or the like may come into contact with the side of the frame member or the side of the bulging member provided in the frame member.
Therefore, in order to avoid such a contact accident, for example, the peripheral device must be designed to be arranged on the right side with respect to the gaming machine, and depending on the game hall, the gaming machine can be installed. Since there are cases where it cannot be installed, there is a problem in convenience.

  The present invention has been made to solve this problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can avoid contact with a peripheral device arranged next to the gaming machine when the frame member is opened. The purpose is to improve the convenience and decoration of the machine.

In order to achieve such an object, the first invention includes a frame member (front frame 7) pivotally supported so as to be openable and closable,
A storage means 25 that is provided in a bulging shape from the side of the shaft support side of the frame member (front frame 7) toward the front, and stores game media;
At least one of the side of the storage means 25 and the side of the frame member (front frame 7) on which the storage means 25 is provided is a recessed area (first recessed area 51, This is a gaming machine characterized by providing a second recessed area 49).

According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the storage area 27 is provided in a bulging shape from the side portion on the pivotal support side of the frame member (front frame 7) to the front, the decorativeness of the appearance of the gaming machine can be improved. And the recessed part (the 1st recessed part area | region 51, the 2nd recessed part area | region 49) recessed toward the inner side of the game machine in the side part of the frame member (front frame 7) in which the storing means 25 or the storing means 25 was provided. ), When the frame member (front frame 7) rotates, contact between the peripheral device (especially the ball dispensing nozzle 401 of the inter-bed sand 400) and the frame member (front frame 7) is avoided. It is possible.
Therefore, since it is not necessary to consider the arrangement position of peripheral devices such as the inter-bed sand 400 arranged next to the gaming machine in the game hall, it is very convenient.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the concave region (first concave region 51) is characterized in that a lower region is recessed inward from an upper region in the vertical direction. This is a gaming machine that plays.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the shape of the recessed region is recessed inward in the lower region than in the upper region, when the frame member (front frame 7) rotates, Contact between the corners of the lower side of the sand 400 and the side of the frame member (front frame 7) or the side of the storage means 25 can be avoided. Moreover, since a stepped dent form can be provided, it is possible to enhance the decorativeness.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can avoid contact with peripheral devices arranged next to the gaming machine when the frame member is opened, and to improve the convenience and decoration of the gaming machine. It was.

Conventionally known as this type of gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine in which a player plays a predetermined game using a gaming medium such as a game ball, or a player uses a gaming medium such as a medal to There are pachislot machines that play games.
In Patent Document 1, a touch panel is provided in the center of the front surface of the supply tray of the gaming machine, and the firing strength of the launching device is adjusted according to the amount of movement of the finger on the touch panel, or the amount of game balls launched into the game area The prior art which adjusts is disclosed.

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  However, since the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1 uses a touch panel, the shape of the touch panel must be changed in order to improve decoration, and the operability is reduced if the shape of the touch panel is changed. There was a problem.

  The present invention has been made to solve this problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine with improved operability and decoration for the player.

In order to achieve such an object, the first aspect of the present invention includes an operating means (launching handle 79) which is made of a material having at least a part of a region and is operable by a player,
A decorative member 85 provided inside the operation means (launching handle 79) and visible from a transparent area of the operating means (launching handle 79);
A touch sensor that is provided in the operation means (launching handle 79) and has a permeability for detecting an operation distance of a player performed on the surface of the operation means (launching handle 79);
And a control means capable of adjusting the firing intensity of the launching device in accordance with the operation distance of the player detected by the touch sensor.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the decorative member 85 is provided inside the operation means (shooting handle 79), and the player is provided inside the operation means (shooting handle 79) from the outside of the operation means (shooting handle 79). Since the decorative member 85 can be visually recognized, the decorativeness of the operating means (launching handle 79) is enhanced.
Further, the operating means (launching handle 79) can change the firing intensity according to the player's operating distance performed on the outer surface of the operating means (launching handle 79). Therefore, there is no need for a locking portion for hooking a finger on the screen or a structure of a return spring for returning from the state after operating the operating means (launching handle). Accordingly, it is possible to enhance the decorative effect by improving the appearance design as compared with the conventional operation means (launching handle). Moreover, since the structure of the said latching | locking part and a return spring becomes unnecessary, it becomes possible to increase a space area | region inside an operation means (launching handle). Therefore, it is possible to secure a space for providing a decorative member in such a space area portion, and it is possible to enhance the decorative effect as compared with the conventional operation means (launching handle).
Further, since it is not necessary to turn the operation means (launching handle), the appearance of the decoration does not change, and the decoration can be visually recognized according to the design concept.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the operation means (launching handle 79) is a spherical lens composed entirely of a transparent material,
The operation means (launching handle 79) is provided in a mounting portion (supporting portion 81) provided at a predetermined position of the gaming machine,
The attachment portion (support portion 81) is provided with light emitting means 87,
The decoration member 85 is a gaming machine characterized in that a decoration process capable of receiving and reflecting light emitted from the light emitting means 87 is applied.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the light decoration property is enhanced from the inside of the operation means (launching handle 79) operated by the player, and the interior of the operation means (launching handle 79) is further decorated by the light emitting means 87. The decorative member 85 is visually recognized.
Furthermore, since there is no need to rotate the operation means (launching handle 79), there is little possibility that the above-described decorativeness is reduced, and the decorativeness of the operating means (launching handle 79) can be further improved.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game machine which improved the operativity and decoration of a player can be provided.

Conventionally known as this type of gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine in which a player plays a predetermined game using a gaming medium such as a game ball, or a player uses a gaming medium such as a medal to There are pachislot machines that play games.
Patent Document 1 includes: an upper plate for storing game media paid out from the payout means; and a lower plate that is provided below the upper plate and stores excess game balls in the upper plate. An example of a pachinko gaming machine configured with a two-stage storage means is disclosed.
In such a gaming machine, for example, when the lower plate is full of game media, the game media is transferred from the lower plate to the storage box.

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  In such a case, a storage tray is disposed below the lower tray to receive game media discharged from the lower tray, but in the case of a gaming machine in which the lower tray is set at a relatively high position When the medium is discharged from the lower plate to the storage box, there is a tendency that the game medium hits the storage box vigorously and jumps out.

  The present invention has been made to solve this problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine provided with a speed reduction means that can prevent a game medium discharged from the storage area 27 to the storage box. is there.

In order to achieve such an object, the first aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine provided with a storage means 25 for storing game media,
The storage means 25 includes a storage area 27 for storing game media,
A conduction path 43 provided continuously from the storage area 27 and through which a game medium can pass;
A discharge port 45 through which the game medium passing through the conduction path 43 can be discharged;
The game machine is characterized by including a speed reduction means capable of decelerating a passing speed of the game medium passing through the conduction path 43.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the game medium stored in the storage area 27 is discharged from the discharge port 45, the game medium passing through the conduction path 43 is reduced in its passing speed by the speed reducing means. It can be discharged.
Therefore, for example, even when the storage means 25 is at a high position, the game medium discharged from the discharge port 45 is decelerated, so that the game medium is discharged into a storage box disposed below the discharge port 45. Even in such a case, the discharged game medium can be prevented from jumping out of the storage box.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the speed reducing means is a gaming machine in which the conduction path 43 is formed in a spiral shape.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the conduction path 43 is provided with the speed reducing means having a spiral shape, for example, the conduction path 43 becomes narrower in a tapered shape as the conduction path 43 approaches the discharge port 45. Even if it exists, it becomes possible to guide safely while reducing the passing speed of the game medium.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game machine provided with the deceleration means which can prevent jumping out of the game medium discharged | emitted from a storage area to a storage box can be provided.

Conventionally known as this type of gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine in which a player plays a predetermined game using a gaming medium such as a game ball, or a player uses a gaming medium such as a medal to There are pachislot machines that play games.
For example, in a conventional gaming machine, a projection means such as a rear projector is arranged behind the game board, and an image projected from the rear projector is projected on a projection area such as a screen to produce an effect. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

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However, although it can improve various effects, such as effects for the player and decorativeness as a gaming machine, depending on the shape and installation position of the projection area such as the screen, it has a relationship with other decorative members. If not taken into consideration, the visibility and the production effect may be reduced.
That is, for example, the side surface of the front frame 7 portion of the gaming machine is provided with a decorative member made of light such as an LED in order to improve the decoration of the entire gaming machine. When the light hits a projection area such as a screen, the projected image may be blurred, and the visibility may be lowered and the effect of production may be lowered.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve this problem, and its purpose is to provide visibility and performance effects in consideration of the relationship with other decorative members in gaming machines that provide performance effects via projection means. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can prevent the decrease of the game.

In order to achieve such an object, the first aspect of the present invention provides a projection means (first projection means 143, second projection means 147),
A projection area (first projection area 121, second projection area 141) arranged in front of the projection means (first projection means 143, second projection means 147);
Translucent members (first translucent member 69, second translucent member 71) disposed in front of the projection areas (first projection area 121, second projection area 141);
A decorative member (left decorative member 23) that is disposed in front of the light transmissive member (first light transmissive member 69, second light transmissive member 71) and includes light emitting means,
The translucent member includes a first translucent member 69 disposed near the decorative member (left decorative member 23);
A double structure with the second light transmissive member 71 arranged behind the first light transmissive member 69 and closer to the projection region,
A gaming machine characterized in that low reflection processing (low reflection processing portion 77) is applied to either or both of the surface of the first light transmission member 69 and the surface of the second light transmission member 71 It is that.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, since at least one of the first light transmissive member 69 and the second light transmissive member 71 is subjected to the low reflection processing (low reflection processing portion 77), the decoration provided to the front frame 7 and the like. Even in the case where an effect is produced by light emitted from the member (left decorative member 23), reflection of the light is suppressed, and the light is projected by the projection area (first projection area 121, second projection area 141). There is little risk of blurring existing images or reducing the production effect.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game machine which provides a production effect via a projection means can provide the game machine which can prevent the fall of visibility and a production effect in consideration of the relationship with another decoration member.

Conventionally known as this type of gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine in which a player plays a predetermined game using a gaming medium such as a game ball, or a player uses a gaming medium such as a medal to There are pachislot machines that play games.
For example, in a conventional gaming machine, a projection means such as a rear projector is arranged behind the game board, and an image projected from the rear projector is projected on a projection area such as a screen to produce an effect. For example, in Patent Document 1, the rendering effect is improved by two projection areas, a main projection area (main screen) and a sub projection area (subscreen).

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However, although it can improve various effects, such as effects for the player and decorativeness as a gaming machine, depending on the shape and installation position of the projection area such as the screen, it has a relationship with other decorative members. If not taken into consideration, the visibility and the production effect may be reduced.
That is, for example, if the projection area such as a screen is flat, the effect of the projected image with a sense of depth cannot be expected, and the effect may be reduced. Further, when a projection area such as the flat screen is installed at a position deviated from the player's line of sight, the visibility may be lowered.

  The present invention has been made to solve this problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent a reduction in visibility and a rendering effect in a gaming machine that provides a rendering effect through a projection unit. It is in.

In order to achieve such an object, the first aspect of the present invention comprises a plurality of projection means, a first projection means 143 and a second projection means 147,
A first projection region 121 arranged in front of the first projection means 143 and projectable by the first projection means 143;
A second projection area 141 arranged in front of the second projection means 147 and projectable by the second projection means 147,
At least one of the first projection area 121 and the second projection area 141 is provided with inclined surfaces 149 and 151 on at least one of the upper surface and the lower surface,
The inclined surface 149 has a smaller incident angle (angle indicated by α and β) from the first projecting unit 143 and the second projecting unit 147 (incident angle β from the first projecting unit 143). Is smaller than the incident angle α from the second projection means 147).

According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the projection region has an upper surface and a lower surface, at least one of the upper surface and the lower surface is inclined and projected onto the inclined surfaces 149 and 151. For products that cannot provide projection means beyond a certain height, such as the above, the height of the projection device can be reduced by providing an inclined surface to increase the display area and enhance the production effect. In addition, a large display area can be secured.
The first projection area 121 and the second projection area 141 are respectively projected by the first projection means 143 and the second projection means 147, and inclined surfaces 149 and 151 are provided on the upper surface or the lower surface of at least one of the projection areas. The projection means that projects the inclined surfaces 149 and 151 is a projection device that projects a projection region that does not include the inclined surfaces. Therefore, if the projection regions are lined up and down, the projection region provided above If there is a slope (inclined surface 149) on the lower surface of (second projection area 141), a projection area (first projection area 121) provided below is projected onto the slope (inclined surface 149). Since the projection means (first projection means 143) performs projection, the upper projection area (second projection area 141) has a lower surface inclination (inclined surface 149) where light does not reach sufficiently or does not reach at all. Also it is possible to projected as increases the performance effects.
That is, the smaller the incident angle with respect to the inclined surface 149, the closer to the state of being projected perpendicularly to the inclined surface, the smaller the incident angle with respect to the inclined surface 149 (the incident angle β from the first projection means 143). Is projected by the projection means (first projection means 143) which is smaller than the incident angle α from the second projection means 147, and in the upper projection area (second projection area 141). It is possible to project even the inclined surface 149 on the lower surface where the light does not reach sufficiently or not at all.
If the first projection area 121 is a small projection area and the second projection area 141 is a large projection area, the second projection area 141 is used as a main display area, and the first projection area 121 is While using as a sub display area, it is possible to perform powerful effects on a gaming machine by performing an effect using the first projection area 121 and the second projection area 141 in a specific effect or the like. It becomes.
Further, since the player can concentrate on the video of the large projection area, it is possible to prevent the interest in the video projected on the projection area from being reduced by the movement of the game medium.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game machine which can prevent the fall of visibility and a production effect in the game machine which provides a production effect via a projection means can be provided.

Conventionally known as this type of gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine in which a player plays a predetermined game using a gaming medium such as a game ball, or a player uses a gaming medium such as a medal to There are pachislot machines that play games.
For example, in a conventional gaming machine, a projection means such as a rear projector is arranged behind the game board, and an image projected from the rear projector is projected onto a projection area such as a screen, and light or video is transmitted through the game board. There is known one that provides an effect by (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

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However, although it is possible to improve various effects, such as effects for the player and decorativeness as a gaming machine, depending on the shape of the projection area such as the screen and the installation position, etc., on the other hand, there is no technical intervention. Game members that make up the game area when there is a need to respond to a request such as a defect, or when the image of the game board needs to be changed due to a change in the decoration effect on the projected image For example, the center base plate may need to be changed, and if the response is not sufficient, there is a risk of reducing visibility and game play.
In such a case, for example, if the entire center base plate is replaced, a large-scale configuration change may occur, which may lead to a change in labor and high costs, and a structure that can be easily and inexpensively handled has been desired.

  The present invention has been made to solve this problem, and an object of the present invention is to make it possible to change the decoration effect and the playability easily and inexpensively in a gaming machine that provides an effect through the projection means. It is to provide a gaming machine.

In order to achieve such an object, the first aspect of the present invention provides a projection means (first projection means 143, second projection means 147),
A projection area (first projection area 121, second projection area 141) arranged in front of the projection means (first projection means 143, second projection means 147);
A game area 95 arranged in front of the projection area (first projection area 121, second projection area 141);
A gaming member constituting the gaming area,
The gaming member is composed of a plurality of detachable components (center base plates 99a, 99b, 99c, 99d),
At least one of the plurality of constituent members (center base plates 99a, 99b, 99c, 99d) has a translucent portion that can transmit light from the rear,
At least one of the plurality of constituent members (center base plates 99a, 99b, 99c, 99d) has a rolling part that is a member related to the rolling of the game ball,
A gaming machine characterized in that at least one of the plurality of constituent members (center base plates 99a, 99b, 99c, 99d) has a decorative portion which is a member related to visibility from the front. It is that.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, by changing the components constituting the game area 95 and replacing them, a change in the decoration effect on the projected image and a change in the game can be realized easily and inexpensively. Can do.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game machine which provides a production effect via a projection means can provide the game machine which can change a decoration effect and a change of game property simply and cheaply.

  Today's gaming machines tend to be equipped with a large number of various functions in order to improve the gaming performance and performance of gaming machines, but simply having a large number of functions will reduce gaming performance and performance. Therefore, there is a demand for a gaming machine equipped with an effective function and capable of improving further game performance and performance.

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  The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving game performance and performance.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can improve game performance and performance.

  The present invention can be used for gaming machines such as pachislot machines, slot machines, and roulette machines, in addition to ball game machines.

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A gaming machine having a storage means for storing game media,
The storage means includes a storage area for storing game media,
A conduction path provided continuously from the storage area and through which a game medium can pass;
A discharge port capable of discharging the game medium passing through the conduction path;
A decorative member provided in at least a part of the storage means, and a game medium that rolls on the storage means is visible.
The conducting path is configured in a tapered shape such that the shape becomes narrower as it approaches the discharge port from the storage area,
A gaming machine comprising light emitting means provided at least inside the decorative member and capable of irradiating light to a game medium that rolls to the storage means. In a gaming machine in which a plurality of game balls are enclosed in the machine, and the game balls used for the game are circulated so that the game balls used for the game can be launched again into the game area.
Comprising storage means for storing game media;
The storage means includes a storage area for storing game media,
A decorative member that is provided in at least a part of the storage means and is capable of visually recognizing a game medium that rolls the storage means;
A light emitting means provided at least on the inner side of the decorative member and capable of irradiating light to a game medium that rolls to the storage means,
The storage area is provided with a lid on the upper side.

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