JP2023112606A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of taking easily a timing of stop operation, even in the case of adjacent drawing patterns.SOLUTION: A slot machine includes: a reel having a reel tape T1 where multiple drawing patterns are arranged; and a backlight for illuminating from inside the reel. The multiple drawing patterns include a drawing pattern P2 and a drawing pattern P4 arranged adjacently, and the drawing pattern P2 has a translucent part P2c having higher light transmissivity than the other parts in the drawing pattern, and also the drawing pattern P4 has a translucent part P4c having higher light transmissivity than the other parts in the drawing pattern. The translucent part P2c and the translucent part P4c are arranged on positions different from each other in a width direction.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 17

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a game machine (a reel-type game machine, a slot machine) having a plurality of reels with patterns arranged on the outer peripheral surface thereof is known. This type of gaming machine imparts a certain game value to game media such as medals and pachinko balls, and performs games to acquire such game media. In addition, this type of gaming machine performs an internal lottery and starts the rotation of a plurality of reels when the player operates the start lever to start the internal lottery, and when the player operates the stop button to stop the internal lottery. Control is performed to stop a plurality of reels in a mode according to the result. The result of the game is determined by the combination of symbols displayed on the winning determination line when the plurality of reels are stopped, and medals or the like are paid out according to the result of the game.

In this type of game machine, a reel is constructed by winding a reel tape around the outer circumference of a reel frame, and a backlight composed of a plurality of LEDs is arranged inside the reel. There is one that is configured to brighten a translucent portion provided in a design by irradiating light from a backlight (see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2021-137428

By the way, by providing the translucent part in the pattern as described above, it is devised to make it easier for the player to determine the timing of the stop operation (that is, to press the eyes). Especially when a plurality of patterns provided with light-transmitting portions are arranged side by side, there is a problem that it is difficult for the user to distinguish between them and take the timing of the stop operation.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that makes it easy to determine the timing of a stop operation even with adjacent symbols.

One aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine,
a reel having a reel tape on which a plurality of patterns are arranged;
and a backlight that illuminates from inside the reel,
The plurality of patterns includes a first pattern and a second pattern arranged adjacently,
The first pattern has a first translucent part having higher translucency than other parts in the pattern,
The second pattern has a second translucent part having higher translucency than other parts in the pattern,
The first light-transmitting part and the second light-transmitting part are arranged at different positions in the width direction,
It is characterized by

Further, one aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine,
a reel having a reel tape on which a plurality of patterns are arranged;
and a backlight that illuminates from inside the reel,
The plurality of patterns includes a first pattern, a second pattern and a third pattern arranged adjacent to each other in order,
The first pattern has a first translucent part having higher translucency than other parts in the pattern,
The second pattern has a second translucent part having higher translucency than other parts in the pattern,
The third pattern has a third translucent part having higher translucency than other parts in the pattern,
The first light-transmitting portion and the second light-transmitting portion are arranged at different positions in the width direction,
The second light-transmitting portion and the third light-transmitting portion are arranged at different positions in the width direction,
It is characterized by

Further, one aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine,
a reel having a reel tape on which a plurality of patterns are arranged;
and a backlight that illuminates from inside the reel,
The plurality of patterns includes a first pattern, a second pattern and a third pattern arranged adjacent to each other in order,
The first pattern has a first translucent part having higher translucency than other parts in the pattern,
The second pattern has a second translucent part having higher translucency than other parts in the pattern,
The third pattern has a third translucent part having higher translucency than other parts in the pattern,
The first light-transmitting portion and the second light-transmitting portion are arranged at different positions in the width direction,
The second light-transmitting portion and the third light-transmitting portion are arranged at different positions in the width direction,
The first light-transmitting portion is arranged such that its widthwise position is within the range of the widthwise position of the third light-transmitting portion.
It is characterized by

According to the present invention, it is possible to make the timing of the stop operation easier even for adjacent symbols.

1 is a front view showing an external configuration of a gaming machine according to this embodiment; FIG. 1 is a side view showing an external configuration of a gaming machine according to this embodiment; FIG. It is a front view showing the configuration inside the housing of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a figure showing the front door of the 1st state concerning this embodiment. It is a figure showing the front door of the 2nd state concerning this embodiment. It is a figure showing the front door of the 3rd state concerning this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the medal|token and game ball which concern on this embodiment. 3 is an enlarged view of C1 part of FIG. 2; FIG. FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of a C2 portion of FIG. 2; It is a back perspective view showing the appearance configuration of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the modification of the housing|casing which concerns on this embodiment. It is a perspective view which explodes and shows the lower panel part which concerns on this embodiment. It is a sectional view showing the upper part of the lower panel part concerning this embodiment. It is a front view which shows the front panel which concerns on this embodiment. It is a perspective view showing reels of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows the reel tape of the gaming machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is the figure which looked at a part of other end side of the reel tape of the gaming machine which concerns on this embodiment from the back surface. It is the figure which looked at a part of one end side of the reel tape of the gaming machine which concerns on this embodiment from the surface. 18A and 18B are cross-sectional views of the reel tape, FIG.

An embodiment according to the present invention will be described below. It should be noted that the embodiments described below do not unduly limit the content of the present invention described in the claims. Moreover, not all the configurations described in the present embodiment are essential constituent elements of the present invention. Further, in the following description, the player's side (front) is referred to as "front", and the opposite side is referred to as "rear", and the top, bottom, left, and right of the gaming machine are defined based on the front view of FIG.

[Overview of configuration of game machine]
First, based on FIGS. 1 to 3, a schematic configuration of the gaming machine will be described. The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is a so-called reel-type gaming machine, and is a type of gaming machine in which games are played using medals as game media. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the slot machine 1 includes a box-shaped housing BX and a front door FD that can be opened and closed with respect to the housing BX.

As shown in FIG. 3, the housing BX has an opening BXa on the front side, in which various internal devices are accommodated to enable the execution of games or the execution of effects. It is As various internal devices, the housing BX houses a reel unit 310 having a plurality of reels R1 to R3. Above the reel unit 310, a CPU, a ROM (an example of an information storage medium), a RAM, etc. are mounted, and a control board 10 for controlling the operation of the slot machine 1 and the like are accommodated.

The plurality of reels R1 to R3 described above (the first reel R1 arranged on the leftmost side, the second reel R2 arranged on the right side of the first reel R1, and the reel R2 arranged on the right side of the second reel R2 The third reel R3) has an outer peripheral surface divided into 20 regions (each region is hereinafter referred to as a “frame”) at regular intervals, and each frame has one of a plurality of patterns arranged. It is The first to third reels R1 to R3 are illuminated from the inside by a reel backlight BL, and are pivotally supported by a stepping motor M as a reel driving means. unit).

The front doors FD are individually openable and closable, and consist of an upper front door UD capable of closing the upper half of the opening BXa and a lower front door DD capable of closing the lower half of the opening. It is divided and configured. The front upper door UD and the front lower door DD are attached to the housing BX so as to be openable and closable by hinges HN (see FIG. 3) provided on the left sides of the respective housings BX. It is openable and closable, and when closed, blocks the various internal devices from the front. In this embodiment, when the front door FD is attached to the housing BX and the front door FD is closed with respect to the housing BX, even if the device does not fit inside the housing BX, the front door FD is closed. A device that becomes inaccessible from the outside as a result of this is referred to as an internal device.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the front upper door UD is provided with a display window DW for observing the rotating state and stopped state of the first to third reels R1 to R3. In the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, the plurality of types of symbols arranged at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surface of each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are continuously arranged on the outer peripheral surface. The three patterns (upper pattern, middle pattern, and lower pattern) on the slot machine 1 can be observed from the front of the slot machine 1 through the display window DW.

In addition, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as display positions for observing symbols through the display window DW, each reel is provided with an upper stage, a middle stage, and a lower stage. is set. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of medals required for one game, the so-called prescribed number of inserted medals, is set to three in any game state, and the number of medals corresponding to the prescribed number of inserted medals is set to three. When the coin is thrown, the activated line LX formed by the middle stages of the first to third reels R1 to R3 is activated.

The game result is determined by the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the activated line LX in the display window DW. Medals are paid out from the hopper unit 320 assuming that the winning combination has been won.

A game information display section DS is provided on the upper front door UD. The game information display unit DS is composed of LEDs, lamps, 7-segment displays, etc., and includes the number of credits for medals, the number of paid-out or won medals in one game, and the total number of paid-out or won medals in a bonus state. , information on the winning combination in the current game, and information indicating how to press the stop buttons B1 to B3 related to payout of medals.

The game information display unit DS includes a main control display device 500 composed of a 7-segment display device. When a notification display, which is a display corresponding to a winning command, which is a control signal created based on winning information, which is information on a winning combination, is displayed, and the first to third reels R1 to R3 are stopped after the display of the notification display. , the number of medals to be paid out or the number of medals to be won is displayed as soon as the notification display ends. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, an information display is executed in which each segment of the main control display device 500 lights up and goes out in a display mode according to the winning command.

Also, on the main control display device 500, there is a dot of a 7-segment display, which lights up when an advantageous period is started by advantageous period control means (not shown), and indicates that the advantageous period has not started, that is, a non-advantageous period. An advantageous period notification unit 500A is provided that notifies whether or not the advantageous period has started by turning off the light when the period has started.

Further, the slot machine 1 is provided with an effect device 300 capable of executing a game-related effect such as assisting the game or enlivening the game. The effect device 300 includes a display device 330 provided on the upper front door UD so as to cover the display window DW, a plurality of illumination devices 360, and a plurality of illumination devices 370 provided on the lower front door. included. The display device 330 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display arranged in front of the display window DW (the first reel R1 to the third reel R3), and executes an effect of displaying various images and images according to the progress of the game. In other words, the slot machine 1 is constructed like a so-called full-screen liquid crystal machine. The illumination devices 360 and 370 execute an effect of emitting light according to the progress of the game. Moreover, the production device 300 includes a plurality of sound devices 380, 390, 395 provided on the front upper door UD and the front lower door DD. A pair of sound devices 380, 390, 395 are arranged on the upper portion and the lower portion of the front door FD, respectively, on the lower panel portion UP, which will be described in detail later, and perform an effect of outputting various sounds according to the progress of the game. An upper panel 350 having a model-specific design is arranged above the display window DW on the front upper door UD.

The lower front door DD has approximately the same size as the lower front door DD when viewed from the front, and includes an operation part CP for a player to operate a game, an illumination device 370, sound devices 390 and 395, a lower panel part UP, and medals. A saucer MP and the like are provided. More specifically, the operation part CP is configured to protrude forward from the upper part of the lower front door DD (the central part of the front door FD), and the player inserts medals one by one on the upper surface of the operation part CP. and a medal insertion slot MI for receiving credit (stored) medals, and a MAX as an insertion operation means for accepting an insertion operation for inserting a prescribed number of medals from among the credited medals in a single operation. A bet button MB (bet button) is attached.

In addition, on the front surface of the operation unit CP, there are a single bet button BT as a throw operation means, a start lever SL as a start operation means, a plurality of stop buttons B1 to B3 as stop operation means, and a credit. A settlement button BS for settlement of medals and a cylinder lock CY for opening and closing the front door FD are installed. The single bet button BT accepts an insertion operation of inserting one of the credited medals while the medals are credited. The start lever SL receives a start operation that triggers the rotation of the first to third reels R1 to R3. The stop button B1 to stop button B3 accept a stop operation that serves as a trigger for stopping the first reel R1 to third reel R3 rotationally driven by the stepping motor M, respectively. The credited medals are stored (stored) in the control board 10 as storage means.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the player inserts medals into the medal insertion slot MI, or when the number of medals credited exceeds the prescribed number of inserted medals, the single bet button BT is pushed backward the same number of times as the prescribed number of inserted medals. By performing a single bet operation (throwing-in operation) by pushing the max bet button MB downwards (throwing-in operation) or a max bet operation (throwing-in operation) by pushing the max bet button MB downward, the specified number of medals to be put is set to the put-in state, and the first reel is set to the put-in state. A ready state is set in which rotation control of R1 to third reel R3 can be started. Then, when the player executes a start operation (tilting operation) for tilting the start lever SL with respect to the start lever SL, the control board 10 causes the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 to start rotating by driving the stepping motor M. At the same time, an internal lottery using random numbers is performed, and on the condition that the rotation speed of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 rises to a predetermined speed and becomes a steady rotation, the stop button B1 to stop button B3 is pressed. The operation is permitted, that is, the stop operation by the stop buttons B1 to B3 is validated.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment sets a standby time (about 4.1 seconds) called a wait (or wait time) when the first to third reels R1 to R3 are started to rotate. is configured as Then, when the start operation is performed again within a period from setting the waiting time until the waiting time elapses, the slot machine 1 starts rotating the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 after the waiting time elapses. It is configured to allow

After that, when the player presses the stop buttons B1 to B3 toward the rear at any timing (hereinafter referred to as "pressing timing"), the stop buttons B1 to B3 are built in, respectively. A stop switch serving as stop signal output means in the reel turns ON, and changes the reel stop signal output to the control board 10 from the OFF state to the ON state.

When the player releases the pressed stop button B1 to stop button B3 at an arbitrary timing, the stop switches corresponding to the stop buttons B1 to B3 are turned off, and the reels output to the control board 10. The stop signal is changed from the ON state to the OFF state. Then, the control board 10 determines the result of the internal lottery based on the change from the OFF state to the ON state of the reel stop signal whose signal state changes according to the pressing timing and releasing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. The first to third reels R1 to R3 are stopped at the stopped position.

A medal payout opening MO and a medal receiving tray MP are provided at the lower part of the lower front door DD, and the number of medals according to the game result is paid out from the medal paying opening MO to the medal receiving tray MP. ing. Further, when the settlement button BS is pressed while credited medals are stored in the control board 10, the medal settlement switch incorporated in the settlement button BS is turned on in accordance with the depression of the settlement button BS. Then, the medal settlement signal output to the control board 10 is changed from the OFF state to the ON state. The control board 10 operates the hopper unit 320 only when the first to third reels R1 to R3 are not rotating and medals are not bet in accordance with the change of the medal settlement signal from the OFF state to the ON state. , the number of medals corresponding to the number of credits (the number of credited medals) is paid out, and the medals are paid out from the medal payout port MO to the medal receiving tray MP.

[Gap at the bottom of the front door]
Next, the lower clearance of the front door FD (lower front door DD) will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 7. FIG. 4 to 6 are cross-sectional views along the SS line shown in FIG. The position of the SS line is shifted (offset) to the left by a predetermined dimension (for example, a dimension corresponding to the diameter of a medal) from the right end of the game machine 1 (the right side of the housing BX). . Although the details will be described later, FIG. 4 shows the case where the front door FD is in the "first state", FIG. 5 shows the case where the front door FD is in the "second state", and FIG. It shows the case where the door FD is in the "third state".

As shown in FIG. 4, on the back surface of the right side of the front door FD (the left side when the back surface of the front door FD is viewed from the front, the side opposite to the hinge HN) is formed so as to protrude rearward. A supported portion 91 (convex portion) is provided. In addition, in the present embodiment, a roller portion is provided at the tip of the supported portion 91 . Further, a support portion 92 is formed on the right side when the inside of the housing BX is viewed from the front and at a position corresponding to the supported portion 91 when the front door FD is closed. The supporting portion 92 is formed so as to be able to support the supported portion 91 from below.

In this embodiment, the support portion 92 is formed in a plate shape and arranged so as to have a plate surface that is perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the vertical direction. The support portion 92 is, for example, fixed to the inner surface of the right side plate of the housing BX by screwing or the like. When the front door FD is moved from the opened state (open state) to the closed state (closed state), first, the roller portion of the supported portion 91 comes into contact with the front side (front side) of the support portion 92. ), and then the roller portion of the supported portion 91 rides on (rides on) the support portion 92, and the roller portion advances on the support portion 92 to the rear side. Then, the roller portion stops at a predetermined position. When the front door FD is closed, the supported portion 91 is supported from below, and when the front door FD is opened, the supported portion 91 is unsupported from below (released). The front door FD, which has lost support from below, is lowered by its own weight.

The state (position) of the front door FD includes a first state, a second state, and a third state.
(First state)
As shown in FIG. 4, in the first state, the front door FD is closed (closed), and the supported portion 91 of the front door FD is supported by the support portion 92 of the housing BX (closed state). , closed). In this embodiment, the supported portion 91 is in a state of applying (loading) a load to the supporting portion 92 . It can also be said that the supporting portion 92 lifts the supported portion 91 upward.
(Second state)
As shown in FIG. 5, the second state is a state in which the front door FD is open and the supported portion 91 of the front door FD is not in contact with the support portion 92 of the housing BX. open state).
(Third state)
As shown in FIG. 6, the third state is a state in which the front door FD is open and the supported portion 91 of the front door FD is in contact with the support portion 92 of the housing BX. It can also be said that the supported portion 91 is in contact with the supporting portion 92 and the front door FD is not completely closed but is open. In addition, although it is in contact with the supporting portion 92, the supported portion 91 is not supported by the supporting portion 92, and the front door FD is not completely closed and is open (half-opened state: slightly opened). state). Note that the third state may be a state in which (only) the tip portion of the support portion 92 supports the supported portion 91 (the supported portion 91 is supported by (only) the tip portion of the support portion 92). may be in a state where the In addition, the third state can also be said to be a state in which the opening angle of the front door FD is smaller than that in the second state. That is, the open angle of the front door FD in the third state is smaller than the maximum open angle of the front door FD. The opening angle of the front door FD is, for example, the angle between the front surface of the housing BX and the rear surface of the front door FD.

A bottom surface (lower surface) BXb of the gaming machine (casing BX) is a surface that contacts a mating member (island equipment, etc.). Hereinafter, this bottom surface BXb is referred to as a mounting surface Z of the housing BX. The mounting surface Z of the housing BX is flush with the upper surface of the installation base (stand). The installation table is formed so as to extend from the rear side to the front side, and is also positioned (exists) below the medal receiving tray MP. Hereinafter, the mounting surface Z of the housing BX may refer to the entire surface flush with the mounting surface Z (including the upper surface of the installation table). The player can place a drink or the like in the space on the left side of the medal receiving tray MP, for example.

The lower end (lower surface) of the front door FD (medal tray MP) is located above the bottom surface BXb (mounting surface Z) of the housing BX. As shown in FIG. 4, in the first state (closed state), the distance from the lower end (lower side, rear side of the lower surface of the front door FD) Y1 of the front door FD (medal tray MP) to the placement surface Z of the housing BX The dimension of the gap (vertical dimension) is the first dimension L1 (designed to be the first dimension L1). The first dimension L1 is approximately 3 to 5 mm.

As shown in FIG. 5, in the second state (open state), the distance from the lower end (lower surface, rear edge of the lower surface of the front door FD) Y2 of the front door FD (medal tray MP) to the mounting surface Z of the housing BX The dimension of the gap (vertical dimension) is a second dimension L2 smaller than the first dimension L1 (designed to be the second dimension L2). The second dimension L2 is approximately 2 to 3 mm.

As shown in FIG. 6, in the third state, the dimension ( The vertical dimension) is a third dimension L3 smaller than the first dimension L1 (designed to be the third dimension L3). The third dimension L3 is approximately 2 to 3 mm.

The first dimension L1 to third dimension L3 can also be said to be vertical distances (differences) between the lower end (lower surface) of the front door FD (medal tray MP) and the bottom surface BXb (placement surface Z) of the housing BX. In this embodiment, the lower surface of the medal receiving tray MP is a surface that slopes upward from the rear to the front in the front-rear direction (a surface that slopes downward from the front side to the rear side of the gaming machine 1). Therefore, the first dimension L1 to the third dimension L3 are vertical distances between the rear end (bottom end) of the lower surface of the medal tray MP and the bottom surface BXb (mounting surface Z) of the housing BX. The thickness of the bottom plate BXL of the housing BX is about 15 mm.

As shown in FIG. 7, the diameter of medal M is defined as dimension L4. Also, let the thickness of the medal M be a dimension L5. The medal M used in the gaming machine according to this embodiment has a dimension L4 of Φ25 (approximately 25 mm in diameter) and a dimension L5 of approximately 1.6 mm. However, the medal M may have a dimension L4 of Φ30 (approximately 30 mm in diameter) and a dimension L5 of approximately 1.7 mm. Also, the diameter of the game ball B is defined as a dimension L6. Dimension L6 is about 11 mm.

The first dimension L1 shown in FIG. 4 is smaller than the diameter L6 of the game ball B and larger than the thickness L5 of the medal M (designed to be larger).
The second dimension L2 shown in FIG. 5 is smaller than the diameter L6 of the game ball B and larger than the thickness L5 of the medal M (designed to be larger).
The third dimension L3 shown in FIG. 6 is smaller than the diameter L6 of the game ball B and larger than the thickness L5 of the medal M (designed to be larger).

As described above, when the front door FD is closed (first state), the supported portion 91 is supported from below. On the other hand, when the front door FD is opened (second state and third state), the support from below the supported portion 91 is released (released). Therefore, the front door FD in the open state, which has lost support from below, is in a state of being slightly lowered (downward) by its own weight. In other words, the lower end Y2 (second state) and the lower end Y3 (third state) are located below the lower end Y1 (first state), and the second dimension L2 and the third dimension L3 are located below the first dimension L1. is also smaller. In other words, the lower end of the front door FD (medal receiving tray MP) is closer to the upper surface of the table (mounting surface Z of the housing BX) in the open state than in the closed state.

(Relationship with thickness of medal M)
When the gaming machine of the present embodiment is placed on the placing surface Z, the lower end of the front door FD (medal receiving tray MP) and the placing surface Z can be placed in any state of the front door FD. A gap (first dimension L1, second dimension L2 and third dimension L3) larger than the thickness of the medal M is formed therebetween. In other words, the first dimension L1, the second dimension L2 and the third dimension L3 are larger than the thickness of the medal M (the dimension L5). Therefore, if the medal M has entered (hidden) between the lower side of the front door FD (medal receiving tray MP) and the stand present below the medal receiving tray MP, Even when the front door FD is opened and closed, the lower end of the front door FD (medal receiving tray MP) and the medals M do not come into contact with each other. In other words, the medal M hidden in the gap between the medal receiving tray MP and the stand does not interfere with the opening and closing of the front door FD. Therefore, the front door FD can be smoothly opened and closed even when the medal M is present on the upper surface (placement surface Z) of the table. In addition, if the lower end of the front door FD contacts the medal M when the front door FD is opened, the medal M is pushed out and falls from the table, which causes trouble such as searching for the medal M, but this embodiment According to, it is possible to prevent such trouble from occurring.

Further, according to the present embodiment, when the medals M are placed on the placement surface Z (upper surface of the table) of the housing BX without overlapping each other, the front door FD changes from the second state (open state) to the second state. 1 state (closed state) is not prevented (not prevented, not prevented) by the medal M. A store clerk at a game hall (hall) may open the front door FD in order to eliminate the cause of an empty error caused by a shortage (no longer available) of medals M in the hopper. When closing the front door FD, the front door FD can be closed without the medal M being in contact with the front door FD even if the medal M is placed on the placement surface Z of the housing BX. As a result, the front door FD cannot be closed due to the medal M being caught in the gap between the front door FD and the housing BX (the front surface of the housing BX), or the front door FD is damaged due to the impact caused by the medal M being caught. You can avoid the situation.

In addition, in a state in which the medals M are placed without overlapping on the placement surface Z (upper surface of the table) of the housing BX, the front door FD changes from the first state (closed state) to the second state (open state). becoming is not prevented by the medal M. In order to solve the cause of an empty error caused by a lack of medals M in the hopper, the store clerk of the game hall (hall) opens the closed front door FD. Even when medals M are placed on the placement surface Z, the front door FD can be opened without the medals M coming into contact with the front door FD. As a result, the front door FD cannot be opened because the medal M is caught in the gap between the front door FD and the mounting surface Z (upper surface of the table), or the front door is forcibly caught with the medal M caught. It is possible to avoid the situation that the front door FD is damaged by opening the FD. Furthermore, the second dimension L2 is smaller than the first dimension L1, and the gap between the lower end of the front door FD and the mounting surface Z of the housing BX when the front door FD is open is such that the front door FD is It is narrower than the gap in the closed state. Therefore, when the front door is open, it becomes more difficult to insert a member or the like through the gap. Therefore, fraud can be suppressed. In other words, anti-fraud performance can be improved.

(Relationship with game ball B)
For example, consider a case where a slot machine and a pachinko game machine are installed close to each other, and game balls B are present near the front door FD (medal receiving tray MP). When the front door FD is closed (first state), even if the game ball B rolls under the front door FD (medal tray MP), the first dimension L1 is larger than the diameter L6 of the game ball B. Since it is small, the game ball B does not enter the deep side (rear side) under the medal receiving tray MP. The lower surface of the medal receiving tray MP is inclined upward toward the front, but the game ball B abuts (contacts) the inclined surface before reaching the lower end of the front door FD (medal receiving tray MP). to stop. When the front door FD is opened in this state, the game ball B is pushed forward and falls from the table. Also, since the game ball B falls in this way, it does not interfere with closing the opened front door FD. The same thing can be said when the game ball B rolls under the front door FD (medal receiving tray MP) when the front door FD is in the second state or the third state. That is, the game ball B comes into contact with the inclined surface and stops before reaching the lower end of the front door FD (medal receiving tray MP). pushed out and dropped. Since the game ball B falls, it does not interfere with closing the opened front door FD.

The gap (first dimension L1 to third dimension L3) between the lower end of the front door FD (medal tray MP) and the placing surface Z was set to be smaller than the diameter L6 (approximately 11 mm) of the game ball B. However, it is more preferable that the thickness is equal to or less than the thickness of two medals M (thickness when two medals M are stacked). The thickness of the two medals M is approximately 3.2 mm. In that case, it is possible to more reliably prevent the game ball B from entering under the medal receiving tray MP.

Further, in this embodiment, the first dimension L1 is larger than the third dimension L3, the third dimension L3 is larger than the second dimension L2, and the second dimension L2 is the dimension L5 (the thickness of the medal M). is larger than In other words, the following relationship is established.
L1>L3>L2>L5
The third dimension L3 may be greater than or equal to the second dimension L2 (L3≧L2). Also, the third dimension L3 may be substantially the same as the second dimension L2 (L3≈L2). “Substantially identical” means that the difference between the two is within 1 mm, for example.

In the state shown in FIG. 6 (the third state), the gap from the right side (right end) of the front door FD to the right side (right end) of the housing BX (the distance between the right side of the front door FD and the right side of the housing BX ( The dimension of the minimum distance) is defined as a fourth dimension L7. The fourth dimension L7 may be the open dimension of the right end of the front door FD in the third state. Although the fourth dimension L7 is shown in FIG. 6, FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the SS line shown in FIG. It does not refer to (dimensions). The fourth dimension L7 is approximately 33 mm. This fourth dimension L7 is larger (designed to be larger) than the diameter dimension L4 of the medal M (L7>L4).

In this embodiment, the second dimension L2 and the third dimension L3 are designed to be larger than the thickness L5 of the medal M. 3), the second dimension L2 and the third dimension L3 may be less than (less than) the thickness L5 of the medal M due to deterioration in quality (durability), assembly error, or the like. Even in that case, in the process of moving the front door FD from the third state (FIG. 6) to the first state (FIG. 4), the supported portion 91 of the front door FD moves above the supporting portion 92 of the housing BX. The thickness of the medal M is between the lower end of the front door FD and the placement surface Z (bottom surface BXb). Satisfactory dimensions are ensured. Therefore, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the front door FD cannot be closed and a situation in which the front door FD is damaged due to the medal M being caught.

(Modification)
The second state (open state) shown in FIG. 5 includes a twenty-first state in which the opening angle of the front door FD is the first opening angle, and a second opening angle in which the opening angle of the front door FD is larger than the first opening angle. and a 22nd state where . The first opening angle is a predetermined angle of 10 degrees (10 degrees) or less. In the twenty-first state, the distance between the end (right end) of the front door FD and the end (right end) of the housing BX ( The gap) is the distance between one end and the other end when 2 to 3 medals are arranged in a row on a horizontal plane (distance of 2 to 3 medals, for example, about 50 mm to about 75 mm). In this modified example, in the 21st state, the lower end of the front door FD (lower end on the right side) approaches the mounting surface Z, and the second dimension L2 becomes smaller than the first dimension (first state: closed state) ( In other words, the second state includes a twenty-first state in which the second dimension L2 is smaller than the first dimension L1). However, the second dimension is larger than the thickness L5 of the medal M in the twenty-first state.

In this modified example, when the open angle of the front door FD is larger than the first open angle, the lower end (right lower end) of the front door FD gradually separates from the mounting surface Z as the open angle increases. In this case, if the vertical dimension between the lower end of the right side of the front door FD (the side opposite to the rotating shaft side) and the mounting surface Z is defined as a second dimension L2, the 22nd state (for example, the front door FD is open) At the maximum angle, the second dimension L2 is larger than the first dimension.

[Exterior damage prevention configuration]
Next, a structure for preventing damage to the exterior of the slot machine 1 will be described. The exterior of the slot machine 1 is composed of the above-described front door FD and housing BX. can be damaged by contact with In particular, since the worker carries the slot machine 1 so as to grasp and hold the grip portion 400 (see FIG. 2) formed on the side surface of the housing BX, the corners of the front door FD and the housing BX are When it comes into contact with an obstacle, its corners are most likely to come into contact with it, and because of its shape that tends to concentrate stress, there is a problem that it is easily damaged. In the following description, a configuration for preventing damage to the exterior of the slot machine 1 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 1, the outer shape portion (peripheral portion) of the front door FD is formed by an upper surface (top surface) FDu, a lower surface (bottom surface) FDb, and left and right side surfaces FDl and FDr. is also formed by an upper surface (top surface) BXu, a lower surface (bottom surface) BXb, left and right side surfaces BXl and BXr, and a rear surface BXh (see FIG. 10). In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the outer shape of the front door FD is formed smaller than the outer shape of the housing BX, and the outer shape of the housing BX is the maximum outer shape of the slot machine 1. ing. That is, in the present embodiment, the upper surface FDu, the lower surface FDb, and the left and right side surfaces FDl, FDr of the front door FD are viewed from the front rather than the upper surface BXu, the lower surface BXb, and the left and right side surfaces BXl, BXr of the housing BX. It is formed so as to be positioned inside the

In other words, the dimension of the upper surface BXu of the housing BX in the horizontal direction (the width direction of the game machine) is larger than the dimension of the upper surface FDu of the front door FD in the horizontal direction. can be said to be arranged so as to be within the horizontal dimension of the upper surface BXu of the housing BX. The horizontal dimension of the lower surface BXb of the housing BX is larger than the horizontal dimension of the lower surface FDb of the front door FD, and the lower surface FDb of the front door FD is positioned within the horizontal dimension of the lower surface BXb of the housing BX. It can be said that it is placed in The vertical dimension (the height direction of the game machine) of the left and right side surfaces BXl and BXr of the housing BX is larger than the vertical dimension of the left and right side surfaces FDl and FDr of the front door FD. It can be said that the side surfaces FDl and FDr are arranged so as to fit within the vertical dimension of the left and right side surfaces BXl and BXr of the housing BX.

Accordingly, none of the four corners of the front door FD protrude outward from the corresponding corners of the housing BX. For example, FIG. 8 is an enlarged view of the C1 part (the upper right corner of the mating surface S1 between the front door FD and the housing BX) in FIG. It is a plane enlarged view of the C1 part, (c) is a front enlarged view of the C1 part. As shown in FIGS. 8(a) and 8(c), the upper surface FDu of the front door FD is located inside (below) the upper surface BXu of the housing BX in the C1 portion as well. Therefore, the front side 601 of the upper surface (housing top surface) BXu of the housing BX is located above the rear side 701 of the upper surface (front door top surface) FDu of the front door FD. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, the right side FDr of the front door FD is positioned inside (to the left) of the right side BXr of the housing BX. Therefore, the front side 602 of the right side of the housing BX (the right side of the housing) BXr is positioned to the right of the rear side 702 of the right side of the front door FD (the right side of the front door) FDr.

A side 700 where the upper surface FDu of the front door FD and the right side surface FDr of the front door FD intersect is located inside the side 600 where the upper surface BXu of the housing BX and the right side surface BXr of the housing BX intersect. there is In other words, the upper right side 600 of the housing BX formed by the upper surface BXu of the housing BX and the right side surface BXr of the housing BX is closer to the upper right side 700 of the front door FD formed by the upper surface FDu and the right side surface FDr. are also positioned outward (upper right in this embodiment). That is, when the sides formed by the two planes are used as the corners, the corners 700 of the front door FD are configured so as not to protrude outward from the corners 600 of the housing BX.

Also, even if we compare the vertices where the three sides intersect as corners, it is natural that the top of the rear side of the upper right side 700 of the front door FD (upper right side 700) and the rear side of the upper surface FDu (the left and right sides of the rear side of the upper surface FDu ) 701 and the rear edge of the right side FDr (the upper and lower sides on the rear side of the right side FDr) 702, hereinafter also simply referred to as the right rear vertex or the upper right rear vertex of the front door FD) 710 , the top of the front side of the upper right side 600 of the housing BX (the upper right side 600, the front side of the upper surface BXu (left and right sides on the front side of the upper surface BXu) 601, and the front side of the right side surface BXr (the front side of the right side surface BXr 602 , which is hereinafter simply referred to as the right front vertex or the upper right front vertex of the housing BX) 610 . In other words, the right front vertex 610 is located outside (upper right in this embodiment) the right rear vertex 710 . That is, the corner portion 710 of the front door FD is configured so as not to protrude outward from the corner portion 610 of the housing BX.

In the above configuration, the upper right side 600 of the housing BX constitutes the maximum outer shape of the slot machine 1, and is a portion that is highly likely to come into contact with obstacles. Therefore, in this embodiment, the upper right side 600 is chamfered. More specifically, in this embodiment, the angle between the upper surface BXu and the right side surface BXr of the housing BX forming the upper right side 600 is an obtuse angle. In the chamfered state, the upper right side 600 of the housing BX is positioned outward (upper right) than the right rear vertex 710 of the front door FD. The upper right front vertex 610 of the housing BX is also chamfered (cornered).

Because of this configuration, when contacting an obstacle, the upper right side (corner) 600 (610) of the housing BX contacts before the corner 700 (710) of the front door FD. For example, it is possible to prevent damage to the exterior of the front door FD, in which various effects devices 300 are arranged and which is easily noticed by the players. In addition, since the corners 600 (610) of the housing BX are chamfered, even if the corners 600 (610) of the housing BX come into contact with an obstacle, the corners 600 (610) of the housing BX are less likely to come into contact with a right-angled corner. It is difficult to concentrate stress, and it is hard to be scratched.

In addition, since the upper right side 600 of the housing BX is formed by a chamfered surface, it can be called the upper right side of the housing BX in terms of external shape. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, the upper right surface 600 has an upper side 600u and a lower side 600l. In the present embodiment, the upper side 600u is located above and to the left of the corner of the front door FD (upper right side 700/upper right vertex 710), and the lower side 600l is positioned above the corner 700 (710) of the front door FD. is located above and to the right.

Further, in the present embodiment, the front edge 601 of the upper surface BXu of the housing BX is also chamfered to form a chamfered surface like the upper right edge 600 . As shown in FIG. 8(c), the chamfered surface 601 has an upper side 601u and a lower side 601l. It is formed so as to be positioned above. That is, the vertical dimension from the housing upper surface BXu to the rear edge 701 (right rear vertex 710) of the front door upper surface FDu is larger than the lower side (front side) 601l of the chamfered surface 601 from the housing upper surface BXu. . Accordingly, it is possible to prevent an unnecessary gap from being generated between the front door FD and the housing BX due to the chamfered surface.

In the present embodiment, the amount of protrusion in the vertical direction, which has less dimensional restrictions, is increased compared to the width direction (horizontal direction) in which the slot machines 1 are arranged. That is, the amount by which the upper surface BXu of the housing BX projects from the upper surface FDu of the front door FD is made larger than the amount by which the right side surface BXr of the housing BX projects from the right side surface FDr of the front door FD. As a result, the above-described positional relationship is obtained. The positional relationship between 600u and the lower side 600l and the corner portion 700 (710) of the front door FD is not limited to this. For example, the upper side 600u is positioned above and to the right of the corner 700 (710) of the front door FD, and the lower side 600l is positioned below and to the right of the corner 700 (710) of the front door FD. You can do it.

In addition, in this embodiment, the corner portion 700 of the front door FD is also chamfered. Also, the upper right side 700 (upper surface FDu) of the front door FD may have a draft that slopes downward from the front side toward the rear side, for example. Further, the upper right side 700 may be formed by a portion of the front door FD that constitutes the front side portion of the effect device 300 and the like and a rear side portion that forms the mating surface S1, and the inclination is to the right. It may be formed only on the rear side forming the rear vertex 710 . Further, in the present embodiment, the entire upper right side 700 of the front door FD is configured so as not to protrude from the upper right side 600 of the housing BX, but at least the rear right vertex 710 of the front door FD is located within the housing BX. should be located inside the upper right side 600 of .

Furthermore, as described above, the front door FD of the slot machine 1 is somewhat loose due to the tolerance and deterioration of the hinge HN. Further, even when the front door FD is closed with respect to the housing BX, there is a clearance between the housing BX and the front door FD. Therefore, even when the front door FD is in a closed state (closed state), the front door FD rattles in predetermined directions (vertical, horizontal, forward and backward directions). Therefore, the side where the hinge HN is not provided (the right side in the present embodiment) rather than the side provided with the hinge HN (the left side in the present embodiment) has the corner of the front door FD outside. It is easy to protrude to the side. However, in this embodiment, not only the upper right corner (see FIG. 8) but also the lower right corner as shown in FIG. It is positioned inside the corner 800 (810) of the BX so that the corner 900 (910) of the front door FD does not protrude from the corner 800 (810) of the housing BX. Also, the lower right side 800 and the lower right front vertex 810 of the housing BX are chamfered in the same manner as the upper right side 600 and the upper right front vertex 610 .

The side 900 of the front door FD is the lower right side where the lower surface FDb of the front door FD and the right side FDr of the front door FD intersect. This is the lower right rear vertex where the rear left and right sides of the right side surface FDr intersect with the rear side of the right side surface FDr (the rear side upper and lower sides of the right side surface FDr). Further, the side 800 of the housing BX is the lower right side where the lower surface BXb of the housing BX and the right side BXr intersect, and the top portion 810 is the lower right side 800 and the front side of the lower surface BXb (right and left of the front side of the lower surface BXb). side) and the front side of the right side BXr (upper and lower sides on the front side of the right side BXr) intersect.

As a result, even if the front door FD tilts in the closed state due to rattling, the corners 710 (700)/910 (900) of the front door FD are chamfered on the side opposite to the hinge HN. It is possible to prevent it from protruding from the corners 600/800 of the housing BX. In addition, when the front door FD is gripped when moving the slot machine 1 from the normal state (non-rattling state, first state) in which no external force is applied to the front door FD, for example, the front door FD is held within the clearance range. Even if the front door FD rattles (state moved outward from the normal state, the second state), the corners 600/800 of the housing BX do not move the corners 710 of the front door FD It is positioned inside of (700)/910 (900).

In addition to the sides 600 and 800 described above, the housing BX also has sides 920 to 970 shown in FIG. It is chamfered because it is easy to handle. In addition to the top portions 610 and 810, the top portions 1010 to 1060 are also chamfered (beveled). For example, the front side (not shown) of the housing left side surface BXl is located to the left of the rear side (not shown) of the front door left side surface FDl, and the upper left side 920 of the housing BX is chamfered. It is located outside the top 730 on the rear side of the upper left side 720 of the front door FD.

The top portion 730 of the front door FD is formed by the upper surface FDu of the front door FD and the left side surface FDl of the front door FD. side) 740 and the rear edge of the left side FDl (the upper and lower sides on the rear side of the left side FDl, not shown) intersect (the left rear vertex, the upper left rear vertex of the front door FD). . The upper left side of the housing BX is formed by the upper surface BXu and the left side surface BXl of the housing BX. A side 930 is the lower left side of the housing BX and is formed by the bottom surface BXb and the left side surface BXl of the housing BX (see FIG. 1). A side 940 is the rear side of the upper surface BXu of the housing BX, and is formed by the upper surface BXu and the rear surface BXh of the housing BX. A side 950 is the rear side of the bottom surface BXb of the housing BX, and is formed by the bottom surface BXb and the rear surface BXh of the housing BX. A side 960 is the rear side of the right side surface BXr of the housing BX, and is formed by the right side surface BXr and the rear surface BXh of the housing BX. A side 970 is the rear side of the left side BXl of the housing BX, and is formed by the left side BXl of the housing BX and the rear surface BXh.

Also, the top portion 1010 is the upper right rear vertex of the housing BX. The top 1020 is the lower right rear vertex of the housing BX. The top 1030 is the upper left front vertex of the housing BX. The top part 1040 is the lower left front vertex of the housing BX (see FIG. 1). The top 1050 is the upper left rear vertex of the housing BX. The top 1060 is the lower left rear vertex of the housing BX. As described above, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured such that the corners of the front door FD and the housing DX are not easily damaged. Therefore, when the slot machine 1 is reused, the slot machine 1 can be reused smoothly because the exterior is less damaged.

In the above-described embodiment, all the four corners of the front door FD are arranged inside the corresponding corners of the housing BX. should be inside the corresponding corners of the housing BX. For example, only the right and upper corners of the front door FD may be arranged inside the corresponding corners of the housing BX. Further, it is more desirable that the corners of the front door FD are located inside the corresponding corners of the housing BX. (the same position).

Similarly, it is not necessary to chamfer the corners of all the housings BX that form the outermost shape of the slot machine 1 . For example, only the sides 600, 920, 940, 960, 970 and the tops 610, 1010, 1050 of the housing BX may be chamfered. Alternatively, only the side 940 of the housing BX may be chamfered. Alternatively, only the sides 600, 601 (see FIG. 8), 602 (see FIG. 8), 920, 940, 960, 970, 800, and 950 of the housing BX may be chamfered. Alternatively, only the sides 600, 601 (see FIG. 8), 602 (see FIG. 8), 920, 940, 960, and 970 of the housing BX may be chamfered.

In the above-described embodiment, "chamfering" includes both so-called C-chamfering in which the corners are obliquely cut and R-chamfering in which the corners of the corners are rounded. In the case of , the angle of the obliquely cut surface is referred to as the angle of the corner in the case of R chamfering. Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, "chamfering" does not mean only chamfering as a post-processing, but refers to a state in which the angle of the corner is obtuse. That is, for example, in the case of an integrally molded product of resin, such as the case BX described above, it is sufficient that the predesigned radius of the corner portion or the angle of the surface be an obtuse angle. Further, the housing BX does not necessarily need to be manufactured as an integrally molded product, and may be an assembly type in which a plurality of parts form a box shape, and the material may be, for example, wood.

Specifically, FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a modification in which a top plate, a bottom plate, and left and right side plates are assembled to the housing. It is a diagram. As shown in FIG. 11, the housing BX2 has a top plate BXu2 and a right side plate BXr2 formed by separate members. The upper right side 6002 and the upper front side 6012 of the top plate BXu2 are chamfered, and the upper right side 6002 and the upper front side 6012 constitute the upper right side of the housing BX2 and the front side of the upper surface BXu of the housing BX, respectively. are doing. Similarly, the right front side 6022 of the right side plate BXr2 is also chamfered, and this right front side 6022 constitutes the front side of the right side of the housing BX.

Here, in the present embodiment, the front surface BXr21 of the right side plate BXr2 is located forward of the front surface BXu21 of the top plate BXu2 by approximately 1 mm. The right front side 6022 of the right side plate BXr2 is chamfered so that the right edge L forming the front side of the right side BXr22 of the housing BX2 is aligned with the front side BXu21 of the top plate BXu2. That is, the right front edge 6022 of the right side plate BXr2 is aligned with the corner 6102 where the front surface BXu21 and the right side BXu22 of the top plate BXu2 intersect at the boundary L with the right side surface BXr22 of the housing BX. It is chamfered like In other words, the right front side 6022 of the right side plate BXr2 is chamfered so that its dimension is reduced rearward by 1 mm from the position of the front surface BXr21. By aligning the chamfered dimension of the right front side 6022 of the right side plate BXr2 with the front surface BXu21 of the top plate BXu2 in this way, the corner 6102 of the lower surface of the top plate BXu2 is prevented from protruding. In FIG. 11, the upper right part of the housing BX2 is described as an example, but the upper left part, the lower right part, and the lower left part of the housing BX2 are not limited to the upper right part, and have the same configuration as the above-described upper right part. It has become.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the mating surface S1 between the front door FD and the housing BX is inclined so that the lower portion is forward than the upper portion in a side view, and when the front door FD is opened, the mating surface S1 is inclined forward. Although the force that tends to fall is relieved, the mating surface S1 does not necessarily have to be inclined. Furthermore, in the above description, the front door FD is divided into upper and lower parts, but it may be integrally formed. Furthermore, the present invention may be applied to gaming machines such as pachinko machines. In addition, the inventions described in the above embodiments may be combined in any way.

[Configuration of lower panel]
Next, the lower panel portion UP arranged on the lower front door DD of the front door FD in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 12, 13, and 14. FIG. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 12, a lower panel portion UP is arranged between the operation portion CP of the front lower door DD and the medal receiving tray MP.

As shown in FIG. 12, the lower panel part UP includes a lower panel frame 81 that constitutes a part of the front door FD and also constitutes the exterior of the slot machine 1, a front panel 82 that constitutes the exterior of the slot machine 1, A decorative sheet 83 as a sheet having an image 85 (see FIG. 13) arranged on the back side of the front panel 82 and a rear panel 88 sandwiching the decorative sheet 83 together with the front panel 82 are provided.

The lower panel frame 81 is made of a colored synthetic resin, and the outer surface of the lower panel frame 81 is coated, plated, metal-deposited, or the like so as to have a light-shielding property. It is attached to the lower door DD and fixed integrally with the front door FD to constitute the appearance of the front lower door DD. The lower panel frame 81 has an opening 81a that exposes the front panel 82 to the outside, and through the front panel 82, an image 85 of a decorative sheet 83, which will be described later, is visible. The opening 81a is smaller than the front panel 82. That is, the lower panel frame 81 presses the front panel 82, the decorative sheet 83, and the rear panel 88 from the front and extends rearward in a plate-like shape. The plate 81b (see FIG. 13) has the function of regulating the position of the front panel 82 in the horizontal and vertical directions and fixing it integrally with the front door FD. In addition, the lower panel frame 81 may be formed integrally with other exterior parts of the front lower door DD of the front door FD, and the front panel 82, the decorative sheet 83, and the rear panel 88 may be inserted and attached from behind. In this case, an opening may be formed in the lower front door DD of the front door FD so that the image 85 of the decorative sheet 83 is visible.

The lower panel frame 81 has a substantially rectangular main frame 81mf. Inside the main frame 81mf are side protrusions 81si, 81si that protrude in the left and right directions, and an underside protruding portion that protrudes upward from the bottom. A projecting portion 81un is formed. For this reason, the opening 81a is configured in a non-rectangular shape that is a complicated shape. The side projecting portions 81si, 81si and the under projecting portion 81un are formed so as not to overlap the acoustic device 395 in the front-rear direction.

The front panel 82 is made of synthetic resin having high translucency (transparent in this embodiment), and is formed of a rectangular plate member. In addition, the front panel 82 has a texturing portion 82S on the edge (peripheral edge, outer edge) of the front surface 82FS as a texturing portion in which texturing (wrinkles), which will be described later in detail, is formed. . The front panel 82 is arranged facing the front of the decorative sheet 83 to cover and protect the front side of the decorative sheet 83 . Further, as shown in FIG. 13, the outer edge portion of the rear surface of the front panel 82 is formed with an outer edge projection 82a projecting forward and a projection portion 82b arranged at a position having a rectangular shape when viewed from the rear. there is The front panel 82 is positioned on the lower panel frame 81 by fitting the outer edge projections 82a on the rear side of the lower panel frame 81, and the surface 88a of the decorative sheet 83 and the later-described rear panel 88 is the front panel 82. It is positioned with respect to the front panel 82 by being inserted and fitted inside the protrusion 82b.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 12, the front panel 82 is formed with a large number of holes 82h at positions overlapping the acoustic device 395 when viewed from the front. It is configured to be easily audible (to the outside). It should be noted that holes may also be provided in the later-described decorative sheet 83 and the rear panel 88 located behind the numerous holes 82h at positions overlapping each other in the front-rear direction so that the sound output from the acoustic device 395 can be heard more easily. good.

As shown in FIG. 12, the decorative sheet 83 has a base material 83a formed in a substantially rectangular sheet shape from synthetic resin having high translucency (transparent in this embodiment). An image 85 (see FIG. 13) such as a product name of the slot machine 1, an image of a related character, and an image decorating the outer surface of the slot machine 1 (see FIG. 13) is printed (applied) with colored paint on the back surface of the slot machine 1. , constitutes a decorative image plane.

The decorative sheet 83 is sandwiched between a rear panel 88 and a front panel 82 arranged on the back side, and a player can view an image 85 of the decorative sheet 83 from the front through the front panel 82 . It is visible. The rear panel 88 is made of synthetic resin having high translucency (transparent in this embodiment) and is formed in a plate shape so that the surface 88a is smooth. It is formed to have substantially the same size as the sheet 83 (image 85). That is, the surface 88a of the rear panel 88 and the decorative sheet 83 (image 85) are smaller than the size of the front panel 82, and more specifically larger than the inner edge (transparent area 82T) of the texturing portion 82S, which will be described later. there is The rear panel 88 is not limited to being transparent. For example, the front surface or the rear surface may be provided with unevenness or the like for diffusing light so that the transmitted light is diffused.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the rear panel 88 has a projecting plate 88b extending outward from the outer edge of the surface 88a. The position of the rear panel 88 is regulated in the horizontal and vertical directions with respect to the regulating plate 81b of 81, and the front panel 82 is sandwiched between the lower panel frame 81 and sandwiched. Further, as shown in FIG. 13, on the back side of the rear panel 88, a leg portion 88c is formed so as to extend rearward. are regulated so as to be positioned in the front-rear direction between the Further, the side surface 88d, which is the outer edge of the surface 88a of the rear panel 88, is inserted inside the protrusion 82b of the front panel 82, and the lateral and vertical positions of the rear panel 88 with respect to the front panel 82 are regulated. Therefore, with these configurations, the front panel 82, the decorative sheet 83, and the rear panel 88 are positioned in the horizontal and vertical directions with respect to the lower front door DD.

A backlight substrate 95 having a plurality of LEDs 95a and a reflector 89 for reflecting the light from the LEDs 95a are provided on the back side of the rear panel 88. As shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the backlight board 95 is arranged on the back side of the reflector 89, and is configured so that the light from the LEDs 95a is emitted forward from the opening of the reflector 89. As shown in FIG. Note that the lower front door DD may be provided with a light emitting source such as a fluorescent lamp such as a cold cathode tube or a lamp instead of the backlight board having the LED. The reflector 89 is made of a light-shielding material that easily reflects light, such as a white synthetic resin.

Therefore, the lower panel part UP of the front lower door DD configured as described above, through the front panel 82, the decorative sheet 83 illuminated by the light of the LEDs 95a of the backlight board 95 through the rear panel 88, It is visible through the opening 81 a of the lower panel frame 81 . The rear panel 88, the decorative sheet 83, and the front panel 82 are located in front of the various internal devices described above (especially the reel unit 310, the hopper unit 320, the backlight board 95, the reflector 89, the peripheral members of the backlight board 95, etc.). Since it is arranged on the lower front door DD of the front door FD so that the image 85 of the decorative sheet 83 in particular has the function of making the internal devices invisible.

[Details of texturing part]
Next, details of the texturing portion 82S according to the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIGS. 1, 12, 13, and 14, the front panel 82 according to this embodiment has a texturing portion 82S on the edge (peripheral edge, outer edge) of the front surface 82FS. Specifically, the texturing portion 82S is texturing in a range in which a predetermined distance d1 (see FIGS. 13 and 14) protrudes from the outer edge of the front surface 82FS of the front panel 82 to the inside of the opening 81a of the lower panel frame 81. It is formed by being applied. In other words, the texturing portion 82S covers the edge of the image 85 while at least partially overlapping the edge (peripheral edge, outer edge) of the image 85 of the decorative sheet 83 when viewed from the front, and extends to the outside of the image 85. It is formed on the front surface 82FS so that it becomes. It should be noted that the texturing in the present embodiment is formed by adding wrinkles (fine irregularities) to the front surface 82FS of the front panel 82 according to the shape of the mold used when the front panel 82 is manufactured. Alternatively, after forming the entire front surface 82FS of the front panel 82 smoothly, chemical treatment by etching, sandblasting, or the like may be performed in a post-process.

As shown in FIG. 14, the texturing portion 82S includes a first region 82Sh that overlaps the rear side of the lower panel frame 81 when viewed from the front side and is hidden invisibly, and an opening 81a of the lower panel frame 81 when viewed from the front side. and a second region 82Sx that protrudes inside and is visibly exposed. Therefore, the texturing portion 82S is arranged on the outer periphery of the transparent region 82T in a state in which the transparent region 82T that allows the image 85 to be clearly visible is secured inside the opening 81a. This transparent area 82T is smaller than the outer edge of the image 85. FIG.

The first region 82Sh includes a region 82Shmf behind the main frame 81mf of the lower panel frame 81 (see FIGS. 1 and 12) and side protrusions 81si and 81si of the lower panel frame 81 (see FIGS. 1 and 12). ) and a region 82Shun behind the under projecting portion 81un of the lower panel frame 81 (see FIGS. 1 and 12).

The second region 82Sx includes a region 82Sxup that protrudes below the main frame 81mf by a predetermined distance d1 in the upper portion of the opening 81a, and a region 82Sxup that protrudes a predetermined distance d1 below the main frame 81mf in the upper portion of the opening 81a, and a predetermined distance inward of the side protrusions 81si, 81si in the lateral direction of the side portion of the opening 81a. It has regions 82Sxsi, 82Sxsi that protrude by a distance d1, and a region 82Sxun that protrudes by a predetermined distance d1 above the under projecting portion 81un in the lower portion of the opening 81a.

By forming the texturing portion 82S in this manner, the inner edge of the second region 82Sx has a similar shape to the opening 81a, is smaller than the opening 81a, and protrudes inward from the opening 81a by a predetermined distance d1 at any portion. In other words, the texturing portion 82S protrudes inside the opening 81a in a belt shape having a width of approximately the predetermined distance d1. As described above, the front panel 82 is formed with a plurality of holes 82h (see FIG. 1) at positions corresponding to the front of the acoustic device 395, and the texturing portion S overlaps with these holes 82h. In other words, the plurality of holes 82h are arranged at a predetermined distance d1 or more from the inside of the opening 81a.

As shown in FIG. 13, the thickness d2 of the front panel 82 is, for example, about 3 mm so as to withstand external shocks. On the other hand, the texturing portion 82S is formed so that the predetermined distance d1 protruding from the opening 81a is, for example, about 5 mm. It is designed to have a longer distance than Especially in this embodiment, even if the player tries to look inside through the front panel 82, for example, while considering the refractive index of light of the front panel 82, etc. The predetermined distance d1 is set so that the outer edge of the image 85 cannot be seen even when viewed at an angle of 60 degrees to 60 degrees. Therefore, the texturing portion 82S of a predetermined distance d1 longer than the thickness d2 of the front panel 82 blocks the outside of the outer edge of the image 85 from being seen, and the rear panel 88 and the internal devices behind it (especially reel unit 310, hopper unit 320, backlight board 95, reflector 89, peripheral members of backlight board 95, etc.) are not visible.

As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in the opening 81a of the lower panel frame 81, a predetermined distance d1 is set inside the opening 81a so as to protrude from the inside of the opening 81a by the predetermined distance d1. The texturing portion 82S is formed in the range of . In other words, the texturing portion 82S is formed on the edge of the front surface 82FS of the front panel 82 so as to cover the edge of the image 85 on the decorative sheet 83. As shown in FIG. Therefore, the texturing portion 82S is arranged so as to straddle between the opening 81a and the edge of the image 85. As shown in FIG. This makes it impossible to see the inside (internal equipment) of the front door FD through the front panel 82 .

By the way, if the size of the image 85 formed on the decorative sheet 83 is larger than the opening 81a of the lower panel frame 81 by, for example, about 5 mm (relatively, the opening 81a can be made smaller than the image 85 in the same way). The internal equipment can be hidden from view even without the texturing portion 82S. However, it is difficult to increase the size of the decorative sheet 83 due to the positional relationship with the surrounding parts. There is a risk that it will be lacking. Therefore, by providing the texturing portion 82S as in the present embodiment, interference between the image 85 and surrounding parts can be avoided, and the design of the slot machine 1 can be improved.

Further, by providing an impermeable portion instead of the textured portion 82S, it is possible to make the internal equipment invisible. However, since the light from the LEDs 95a of the backlight substrate 95 is not transmitted, a dark portion is generated in the lower panel portion UP, which may deteriorate the appearance. Therefore, by providing the texturing portion 82S having transparency as in the present embodiment, the light from the LED 95a of the backlight substrate 95 is transmitted, and the brightness of the lower panel portion UP is ensured to improve the appearance. be able to.

[Modified example of texturing part]
In the present embodiment, texturing is performed on the first region 82Sh from the outer edge of the front panel 82 and the second region 82Sx on the inner side of the front panel 82 as the texturing portion 82S. However, the first region 82Sh may be partially textured, or the first region 82Sh may not be textured. That is, if texturing is applied to the second region 82Sx, the texturing is arranged in a range from the opening 81a to the predetermined distance d1 inside the opening 81a. Visually recognizing the inside of the front door FD can be disabled. Even in this case, since a gap due to tolerance may occur between the lower panel frame 81 and the front panel 82, it is preferable that the texturing is arranged so as to overlap the opening 81a even slightly when viewed from the front.

Further, in the present embodiment, the texturing is performed on the front surface 82FS of the front panel 82 to form the texturing portion 82S. A configuration in which it is adhered to the front surface 82FS of 82 is also acceptable.

Further, in the present embodiment, the opening 81a is surrounded by the lower panel frame 81, but the opening 81a is not limited to this. No matter how the frame is configured, for example, it may be configured by the operation portion CP on which the stop buttons B1 to B3 are arranged, or the left and right sides of the frame forming the opening 81a may be configured by the illumination device 370. That is, it is sufficient that the front door FD is formed with an opening 81a that allows the image 85 to be visually recognized. Further, the lower panel frame 81 and the members forming these openings 81a may be made of colored resin such as black, colored resin whose surface is painted or plated, or metal. It is sufficient if it is opaque and the internal equipment cannot be visually recognized.

Further, in the present embodiment, the lower panel portion UP is provided with the lower panel frame 81, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the lower panel frame is a part of the front door. The panel frame may not be unitized as a structure of the lower panel section. In this case, the structure may be such that the lower panel frame supports the lower panel portion (front panel, decorative sheet, rear panel).

Further, in the present embodiment, the texturing portion 82S protrudes from the opening 81a over the entire circumference by the predetermined distance d1, but the texturing portion 82S is not limited to this. It can be something that changes. In particular, the lower part and the left and right parts are easier for the player to look into than the upper part, so the distance protruding from the opening 81a may be longer than the predetermined distance d1. Further, the inner edge of the textured portion 82S has a similar shape to the shape of the inner edge of the opening 81a with a predetermined distance d1 inside. The distance protruding from the opening 81a does not necessarily have to be constant, such as matching to a shape related to .

Further, in the present embodiment, the texturing applied to the texturing portion 82S is described as a shape in which unevenness is formed on the front surface 82FS of the front panel 82. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It does not matter whether the texturing is such that only the convex portions are formed on the front surface 82FS, or the texturing is such that only the concave portions are formed with respect to the front surface 82FS.

In addition, in the present embodiment, a number of holes 82h that overlap the acoustic device 395 in the front panel 82 have been described as not overlapping the texturing portion 82S. may overlap with the texturing portion 82S.

Further, in the present embodiment, the image 85 is printed on the entire back surface of the decorative sheet 83, but the image 85 is not limited to this. As long as it is arranged, it may be printed in an area smaller than the back surface of the decorative sheet 83, particularly in a range that fits inside the opening 81a.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the texturing portion 82S is provided in the lower panel portion UP. The panel may also be configured to have a similar texturing portion.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the front surface 82FS of the front panel 82 of the lower panel portion UP, the decorative sheet 83, the surface 88a of the rear panel 88, etc. have been described as having a planar shape. It may have any surface shape, such as a curved shape that bulges out from the end portion. In particular, in the configuration in which the center portion swells, the angle between the front surface 82FS of the front panel 82 and the line of sight becomes small at the end portion, and there is a risk that the internal equipment may be easily seen. It may be made longer than other portions.

Further, in the present embodiment, the outer edge shape of the front surface 82FS of the front panel 82, the decorative sheet 83, and the surface 88a of the rear panel 88 is rectangular. Further, any shape such as a shape along the left and right openings or a shape along the upper and lower openings may be used.

[Details of reel unit]
Next, details of the reel unit 310 will be described. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 15, the reel unit 310 is supported by a stepping motor M provided in each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 to rotate each reel, and the drive shaft of each stepping motor M. and a reel sensor, which is a transmissive optical sensor provided corresponding to each of the first reel R1 to third reel R3 and for detecting the rotational position of each reel. 26 (see FIG. 15). In addition, the reel unit 310 includes a reel backlight BL as a backlight having a plurality of LEDs provided for each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 and illuminating each reel forward from the inside, and a reflector RL that reflects the light from the reel backlight BL and guides it forward.

As shown in FIG. 15, the first reel R1 includes a reel frame FR1, a thin belt-shaped reel tape T1 in which a plurality of patterns are arranged in a line along the longitudinal direction (circumferential direction) Y, and an index portion. 27 and . The second reel R2 has a reel frame FR2, a thin belt-shaped reel tape T2 in which a plurality of patterns are arranged in a line along the longitudinal direction (circumferential direction) Y, and an index portion 27. The third reel R3 has a reel frame FR3, a thin belt-shaped reel tape T3 in which a plurality of patterns are arranged in a line along the longitudinal direction (circumferential direction) Y, and an index portion 27. The index unit 27 is held by the reel frames FR1 to FR3 so as to be able to shield the optical axis of the reel sensor 26, and the reel sensor 26 receives the rotation position of each reel according to the timing of shielding and transmitting the optical axis of the reel sensor 26. is detected.

The reel frames FR1 to FR3 each include a hub portion 24 attached to the rotating shaft of the stepping motor M, a first rim portion 21 and a second rim portion 22, and the first and second rim portions 21 and 22. It has a plurality of connection portions 23 connecting between them and a plurality of spoke portions 25, and is integrally formed of synthetic resin with high translucency (transparent in this embodiment).

The first rim portion 21 and the second rim portion 22 are formed in an annular shape concentric with the rotating shaft of the stepping motor M and perpendicular to the left-right direction (axial direction), that is, the longitudinal direction Y of the reel tapes T1 to T3. They are spaced apart in the lateral direction (width direction) X. A plurality of connection portions 23 are provided at different positions on the circumference of the first rim portion 21 and the second rim portion 22, and extend in the lateral direction so as to bridge between the first rim portion 21 and the second rim portion 22. It extends along X and connects the first rim portion 21 and the second rim portion 22 .

The reel frame does not have a connecting portion, and the first rim portion and the second rim portion are formed independently, and the first rim portion and the second rim portion are connected via the reel tape. It may be configured as Further, the reel frame may be made of a colored synthetic resin, and if it is made of a colored synthetic resin (for example, a black synthetic resin), the index portion is formed integrally with the reel frame. It becomes possible to

A plurality of spoke portions 25 are provided at different positions in the circumferential direction of either one of the first rim portion 21 and the second rim portion 22, and each of the first rim portion 21 and the second rim portion 22 and the hub portion 24 to transmit the rotational force of the stepping motor from the hub portion 24 to the first rim portion 21 and the second rim portion 22 . In this embodiment, the spoke portion 25 connects the hub portion 24 and the second rim portion 22 .

Each outer periphery of the first rim portion 21 and the second rim portion 22 is formed to have a predetermined width (for example, about 3.5 mm to 6.5 mm) in the left-right direction. Cylindrical end support surfaces 21a and 22a are formed to support the left and right ends of the reel tapes T1 to T3 in the radial direction of the reel in contact with the rear surface (inner surface). In the present embodiment, the first rim portion 21 and the second rim portion 22 are formed such that the width of the end support surface 21a and the width of the end support surface 22a in the lateral direction X are substantially the same. ing. In addition, the first rim portion and the second rim portion may be formed so that the widths of the end support surfaces thereof are different from each other.

In addition, the first rim portion 21 and the second rim portion 22 are provided outside the end support surfaces 21a and 22a in the left-right direction, and are flange portions capable of coming into contact with the lateral direction X ends of the reel tapes T1 to T3. 21b and 22b. The flange portions 21b and 22b are formed, for example, so as to have a width of about 0.7 mm to 1.5 mm in the left-right direction, and regulate the positions of the reel tapes T1 to T3 in the left-right direction.

The connection portion 23 is continuous with the end support surfaces 21a and 22a of the first rim portion 21 and the second rim portion 22, and the reel tape T1 to the reel tape are provided between the first rim portion 21 and the second rim portion 22. A connection support surface 23a is formed for supporting T3 in the radial direction of the reel. The connection support surface 23a and the end support surfaces 21a and 22a form a support surface FRa that supports the reel tapes T1 to T3 in the radial direction of the reel.

[Mounting structure of reel tape]
Next, a mounting structure for the reel tapes T1 to T3 will be described with reference to FIGS. 15, 16, and 17. FIG. Since the mounting structures of the reel tapes T1 to T3 are the same, the mounting structure of the reel tape T1 will be described below as an example, and details of the mounting structures of the reel tapes T2 and T3 will be omitted.

As shown in FIGS. 15, 16, and 17, the end supporting surface 21a of the first rim portion 21 and the end portion of the second rim portion 22 are provided on the back surfaces of both ends of the reel tape T1 in the transverse direction X. Adhesive regions are formed on the support surface 22a to which adhesive members 65, 65 such as double-sided tapes are adhered for adhering the reel tape T1. When the reel tape T1 is viewed from the surface side, the adhesive area includes the right adhesive area, which is a range of a distance b inward from the right end T1c in the lateral direction X of the reel tape T1, and the lateral direction of the reel tape T1. It includes a left-side adhesive area within a range of a distance b inward from the left edge (the edge on the X2 direction side) T1d in X. For example, the distance b is set to a distance in the range of 4 mm to 6 mm, and is larger than the end support surfaces 21a and 22a by about 1 mm (for example, 0.5 mm to 1.5 mm) in the left-right direction (transverse direction X). preferably formed.

The reel tape T1 wound (wound) around the reel frame FR1 is formed on the inner surface by bonding the right adhesive area formed on the inner surface (back surface) and the end support surface 21a by the adhesive member 65. The left bonding area and the end support surface 22a are bonded together and held by the reel frame FR1.

Further, as described above, the reel tape T1 is formed such that the length in the longitudinal direction Y is longer than the length in the circumferential direction (circumferential length) of the end support surfaces 21a and 22a. It is wound around the reel frame FR1 so that one end (starting end) T11 on one side in the direction Y and the other end (terminating end) T12 on the other side overlap from the outside in the radial direction of the reel. ing. When the reel tape T1 is wound around the reel frame FR1, the transparent portion 63 and the pattern P6, which is the pattern (19th pattern) arranged on the othermost side in the longitudinal direction Y, are aligned in the radial direction of the reel. overlaps with In other words, the outer surface (surface, outer peripheral surface) of the transparent portion 63 is covered with the other end portion T12 in the longitudinal direction Y in a state where the reel tape T1 is wound around the reel frame FR1.

Further, the reel tape T1 is wound around the reel frame FR1, and has the other end T12, which is the other end in the longitudinal direction Y of the reel tape T1, and the one end T11, which is the one end. are adhered by an adhesive member 66 such as a double-sided tape. This adhesive member 66 extends inward along the lateral direction X within a range of distance c from the other end T1b. The adhesive member 66 allows the reel tape T1 to keep the back surface of the other end portion T12 and the surface of the one end portion T11 in close contact with each other. In addition, the distance c is set to a distance in the range of 8 mm to 12 mm, for example. The adhesive member 65 and the adhesive member 66 are preferably made of a double-sided tape or the like made of a material such as white, milky white, or transparent, through which the light from the reel backlight BL is easily transmitted. It may be composed of an adhesive or the like applied to the surface.

[Details of reel tape]
As shown in FIG. 15, the reel tape T1 (reel tape T2 and reel tape T3 are the same) has one end T11 on the Y1 direction side in the longitudinal direction Y, and the other end T12 on the Y2 direction side in the longitudinal direction Y. It is wound around the support surface FRa of the reel frame FR1 (reel frame FR2, reel frame FR3) so as to overlap from the outside and form a cylindrical (endless) shape.

FIG. 16 is a view of the reel tape T1 viewed from the surface side (the outer peripheral surface side when wound around the reel frame FR1 (see FIG. 15)). As shown in FIG. 16, the plurality of patterns arranged on the reel tapes T1 to T3 are composed of, for example, numbers, character strings, fruits, characters, etc., which are designed unique to the model, or a combination thereof. The plurality of symbols include, for example, symbol P1 (symbol "red 7"), symbol P2 (symbol "blue 7"), symbol P3 (symbol "BAR"), symbol P4 (symbol "cherry"), symbol P5 (symbol "watermelon"), symbol P6 (symbol "bell"), symbol P7 (symbol "replay"), symbol P8A (symbol "blank A"), symbol P8B (symbol "blank B"), etc. are included.

The pattern P1 (symbol “red 7”) as the third pattern, the pattern P2 (symbol “blue 7”) as the first pattern, and the pattern P3 (symbol “BAR”) are at least shorter than the other patterns. It is formed so that the width in the direction X is large and visibility is high, and it can be displayed on the effective line or in the display window DW when the stop button is operated to stop at a predetermined timing according to the result of the internal lottery. The symbols are symbols for constructing a symbol combination that triggers a transition to a state advantageous to the player, such as a bonus state or an AT state (assist state).

The pattern P4 (symbol "cherry") and the pattern P5 (symbol "watermelon") as the second pattern are displayed on the effective line or on the display window when the stop button is operated at a predetermined timing according to the result of the internal lottery. To compose a symbol combination of a chance role (so-called rare role) that triggers a lottery advantageous to the player, and a symbol combination that triggers a privilege that is advantageous to the player, with symbols that can be displayed in the DW. It is a pattern of.

Symbol P6 (symbol "Bell") and symbol P7 (symbol "Replay") can be displayed on the effective line or in the display window DW regardless of the timing when the stop button is operated to stop depending on the results of the internal lottery. It is a simple pattern, and it is a pattern for constituting a small combination and a replay pattern combination when winning a prize.

Symbol P8A (symbol "Blank A") and symbol P8B (symbol "Blank B") are displayed on the effective line or within the display window DW when the stop button is operated at a predetermined timing according to the result of the internal lottery. The symbols that can be displayed do not constitute a winning combination even if they are aligned on the effective line or in the display window DW, and are symbols for composing a miss or the like. In addition, the pattern P8A (symbol "blank A") and the pattern P8B (symbol "blank B") may Depending on the model, it is also used as a symbol that does not win a prize, but serves as an opportunity for a lottery that is advantageous to the player as a chance role, or as a symbol that notifies the player that the situation is advantageous. Also, the symbol P8A (symbol "blank A") and the symbol P8B (symbol "blank B") are symbol combinations combined with other symbols, and may be used as a special small combination (such as a one-piece combination). .

Each of the pattern P1, the pattern P2, the pattern P3, the pattern P4, the pattern P5, the pattern P6, and the pattern P7 is printed with paint as will be described later in detail. P1a, edge P2a, edge P3a, edge P4a, edge P5a, edge P6a, edge P7a, edge P1a, edge P2a, edge P3a, edge P4a, edge P5a, edge P6a, a colored portion P1b, a colored portion P2b, a colored portion P3b, a colored portion P4b, a colored portion P5b, a colored portion P6b, and a colored portion P7b that are colored inside the edge portion P7a.

In addition, the pattern P1, the pattern P2, and the pattern P3 are formed by the first rim portion 21, the second rim portion 22, and the adhesive members 65, 65 when viewed from the radial direction. , partially overlap in the lateral direction X, and the colored portion P1b, the colored portion P2b, and the colored portion P3b are arranged so as not to overlap with any of the first rim portion 21 and the second rim portion 22. As shown in FIG. As a result, light from the reel backlight BL passing through the colored portion P1b, the colored portion P2b, and the colored portion P3b is not blocked by the first rim portion 21 and the second rim portion 22, and the pattern P1, the pattern P2, and the pattern P3 are displayed. can be made to appear larger in the lateral direction X.

On the other hand, each of the pattern P8A and the pattern P8B includes an edge portion P8Aa and an edge portion P8Ba that form the edge of the outer shape of the pattern, and a pattern portion P8Ab and a pattern portion that form a pattern inside the edge portion P8Aa and the edge portion P8Ba. It has a part P8Bb. In the pattern P8A and the pattern P8B, the edge portion P8Aa and the edge portion P8Ba and the pattern portion P8Ab and the pattern portion P8Bb are drawn by lines. 61 is printed inside the pattern, that is, it has the same color as the background portion H of the pattern P8A and the pattern P8B.

The reel tape T1 is in a state of being wound around the reel frame FR1 (that is, a state in which the other end portion T12 overlaps the transparent portion 63), and the longitudinal direction Y is virtually equally divided into 20 virtual regions. , any one of the symbols P1 to P8B is arranged. The numbers on the left side of the reel tape T1 shown in FIG. As the number pattern, any one of the patterns P1 to P8B is arranged in the arrangement shown in FIG. The reel tape T2 and the reel tape T3 are arranged differently from the arrangement of the reel tape T1 shown in FIG. Any one is arranged.

Further, in the present embodiment, the pattern arranged in each virtual area is placed at the center of the virtual area where the center line in the X direction (width direction) and the center line in the Y direction (circumferential direction) of the virtual area intersect. The center line of the pattern at both ends in the X direction (width direction) and the center line at both ends in the Y direction (circumferential direction) of the pattern intersect. However, the design is not limited to this, and the design may be arranged so that the center of the design is deviated from the center of the virtual area according to the shape or arrangement of the design. In the present embodiment, the 19th pattern, on which an adhesive member 66, which will be described later, is arranged on the back side, is arranged so that it overlaps the edge portion 6a of the pattern P6 with respect to the adhesive member 66, which will be described later, but does not overlap the colored portion P6b. By doing so, the colored portion P6b does not become dark, and the pattern P6 is configured to be beautiful and easy to see. For example, when the distance of the height of the pattern P6 in the Y direction (circumferential direction) is larger, the center of the pattern is shifted in the Y1 direction with respect to the center of the imaginary area so that the shadow of the adhesive member 66 can be reduced. It is possible to prevent the colored portion P6b of the pattern P6 from becoming difficult to see.

FIG. 17 is a view of a portion of the other end T1b side of the reel tape T1 viewed from the back side (the inner surface side when wound around the reel frame FR1), and FIG. 19(a) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 17, and FIG. 19(b) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB of FIG. The reel tape T1 to reel tape T3 differ in pattern arrangement (the type of pattern, the number of specific patterns, the order in which the patterns are arranged, etc.) and the identification display 70 for identifying them, but the other configurations are the same. Therefore, hereinafter, the reel tape T1 will be described as an example, and the description of the configurations of the reel tapes T2 and T3 that are the same as those of the reel tape T1 will be omitted.

As shown in FIGS. 16, 17, 18, 19(a) and 19(b), the reel tape T1 has a plurality of different colors and degrees of transparency on the back surface of the base material 60 made of transparent synthetic resin. It is configured by laminating printed layers that are silk-printed with various types of paint or the like. A background forming layer 61 forming a background portion H, which is an area extending around the pattern when viewed from the side, and a diffusion layer 64 for diffusing light from the reel backlight BL are superimposed on each other. is formed by screen printing or the like. In addition, the background forming layer 61 includes a first background forming layer (background portion) 61A printed on the side near the back surface of the base material 60, and a background forming layer 61A printed on the base material 60 after the first background forming layer 61A. and a second background forming layer 61B. Further, none of the pattern forming layer 67, the background forming layer 61, and the diffusion layer 64 is formed on one end portion T11 of the reel tape T1 on one side in the longitudinal direction Y (the Y1 direction side, the lower side shown in FIG. 16). A transparent portion 63 is formed. The transparent portion 63 (one end portion T11) is arranged so as to overlap and hide the other end portion T12 of the reel tape T1 wound around the reel frame FR1. is formed in

The pattern forming layer 67 is formed by laminating paints of a plurality of kinds of colors or transparent paints, etc., and each pattern shape (design) is formed when viewed from the surface of the reel tape T1. The pattern forming layer 67 includes, for example, an edge forming layer 67a forming the edge portions (P1a, P2a, P3a, P4a, P5a, P6a, P7a) of the pattern and the edge forming layer 67a in order from the side near the back surface of the base material 60; A coloring forming layer 67b forming a colored portion in at least a part of the inner region of the edge, and a translucent forming layer 67c forming a colored portion in at least a part of the inner region of the edge and easily transmitting light. , are superimposed on each other.

The edge forms the outline of the design. The edge forming layer 67a is formed of, for example, a low-brightness paint (a paint such as black, dark gray, or dark blue) through which light (visible light) from the reel backlight BL is difficult to pass. The edge-forming layer 67a may form at least the edge of the pattern, and a part of the inner region of the edge may be formed with the same paint as that forming the edge. Further, the edge forming layer 67a is not limited to being formed of the same paint or the like between the patterns, and may be formed of different paints between the patterns.

The coloring forming layer 67b is formed of, for example, a colored paint that has higher saturation and brightness than the edge forming layer 67a and allows light to pass through easily. The paint forming the coloring formation layer 67b may be paint of a plurality of colors different for each pattern, that is, the coloring formation layers of a plurality of colors may be superimposed and formed.

The translucent forming layer 67c is formed of, for example, a colored paint that has higher saturation and brightness than the colored forming layer 67b and allows light to easily pass therethrough. The paint for forming the translucent forming layer 67c is a paint of a plurality of different colors for each pattern. A colored forming layer and a transparent forming layer, or a plurality of transparent forming layers, may be laminated using a coating material or the like.

The first background forming layer 61A of the background forming layer 61 is made of a paint that allows the light from the reel backlight BL to pass more easily than the edge forming layer 67a and the colored forming layer 67b, such as white, transparent, or blue paint. It is formed by milky white paint. Specifically, for example, the paint for the first background forming layer 61A is made with a mixture of 45.3% white, 54.4% transparent, and 0.3% blue, which is translucent and slightly bluish. It has become milky white. By containing a small amount of blue paint in this way, it becomes bright white with dullness removed. As will be described later in detail, the first background forming layer 61A extends from the other end (Y2 direction side edge) of the pasting position allowance portion 68 (see FIG. 18) in the longitudinal direction Y to the other end (Y2 direction) of the reel tape T1. side edge) In the area up to T1b, it is formed around each pattern so as to overlap the edge forming layer 67a of each pattern and not overlap the coloring forming layer 67b and the translucent forming layer 67c, that is, except for the pattern. It is formed almost all over the surface. Therefore, since the first background forming layer 61A is printed on the back surface of the base material 60 in the area excluding the pattern, it constitutes a background display portion for displaying the background color of the background portion H. FIG.

The second background forming layer 61B of the background forming layer 61 is located on the opposite side of the base material 60 with the first background forming layer 61A interposed therebetween (on the side opposite to the base material 60 with respect to the first background forming layer 61A). In addition, it is formed as a so-called backing layer (backing portion) that is printed after the first background forming layer 61A is printed, and is formed milky white with the same paint as the first background forming layer 61A. As will be described later in detail, the second background forming layer 61B extends from the other end of the transparent portion 63 in the longitudinal direction Y (the edge on the Y2 direction side) (one end of the sticking position allowance portion 68) to the other end of the reel tape T1 ( Y2 direction side edge) In the area up to T1b, the light-transmitting portion of each pattern, which will be described later in detail, overlaps with the edge forming layer 67a and the coloring forming layer 67b of each pattern and does not overlap with the light-transmitting forming layer 67c. , that is, formed over substantially the entire surface except for the light-transmitting portion. Since the second background forming layer 61B is lined on the back side of the first background forming layer 61A in this way, air bubbles may be generated when the first background forming layer 61A is silk-printed, and the air bubbles may be crushed. Even if a gap such as a pinhole is formed by the second background forming layer 61B, it is possible to prevent the leakage of the light from the reel backlight BL by being blocked by the second background forming layer 61B. Further, the first background forming layer 61A is formed to a range overlapping the edge forming layer 67a of each pattern, and the second background forming layer 61B is formed so as to overlap the edge forming layer 67a and the colored forming layer 67b. The edge of the first background forming layer 61A is formed on the edge forming layer 67a of the pattern, and the edge is covered with the second background forming layer 61B, so that the first background forming layer 61A and the second background forming layer 61A are separated from each other. As compared with the case where the printing area with the layer 61B is reversed, unevenness on the back surface can be reduced.

Since the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has the display device 330 of the liquid crystal display covering the display window DW as described above, the light from the LED of the reel backlight BL is displayed on the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. If the light is blocked, the display device 330 may become dark and the display may become difficult to see. Therefore, the first background forming layer 61A and the second background forming layer 61B of the background forming layer 61 are semi-transparent (a paint mixed with a transparent paint) milky white, and the background portion H around the pattern is formed. Since the light of the LED of the light BL is transmitted, the display of the display device 330 can be made easy to see. In addition, since the paint of the first background forming layer 61A and the second background forming layer 61B of the background forming layer 61 contains a slight amount of blue paint, the brightness appears high, and the display of the display device 330 is easier to see. I am able to

The diffusion layer 64 is a so-called Chijimi, and in the present embodiment, pattern P1 (pattern "red 7"), pattern P2 (pattern "blue 7"), pattern P4 (pattern "cherry") will be described later in detail. ), so as to cover the area of the part where the pattern forming layer 67 is formed in the pattern P6 (the pattern “bell”) from the back side (see FIG. 19A), that is, to the area outside the edge of each pattern. formed (see FIG. 17). The diffusion layer 64 is, for example, formed with fine irregularities on the rear surface side by applying a thick layer of ultraviolet curable transparent paint, and curing and shrinking the paint by irradiating ultraviolet rays. As a result, when the light from the reel backlight BL is transmitted through the area where the diffusion layer 64 is formed, the light can be irregularly refracted and reflected to be diffused. The light from the LED that passes through the part or the colored part is diffused, and for example, it is intended to suppress the occurrence of so-called point light, in which the light of the LED with high straightness remains condensed, and the appearance to deteriorate.

In this embodiment, the diffusion layer 64 is formed so as to cover the entire pattern from the back side to the outside of the edge of each pattern. As long as it is arranged so as to cover at least the translucent part, the light transmitted through the translucent part can be diffused, and the light from the LEDs of the reel backlight BL can be prevented from becoming a point light. .

By the way, since the reel tapes T1 to T3 have different arrangement of patterns, the weight (mass) and balance of each paint used are different from each other. Acceleration and deceleration of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are controlled by the same stepping motor M and the same rotation control. , the control of the first to third reels R1 to R3 may become unstable. Therefore, in this embodiment, the reel tape T1 to reel tape T3 are formed so that the weight difference between them is equal to or less than a predetermined weight difference (for example, 2 g). In each of the reel tapes T1 to T3, the diffusion layer 64 added to the coloring formation layer 67b is important for adjusting the weight balance. They are arranged evenly in the circumferential direction. As a result, the weight difference between the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is suppressed, the weight balance is adjusted, and the control of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 can be stabilized. In general, the weight of each of the reel tapes T1 to T3 is 12 g or more and 18 g or less.

[Details of translucent part]
Next, the details of the translucent portions formed in the pattern P1 (the pattern “red 7”), the pattern P2 (the pattern “blue 7”), the pattern P4 (the pattern “cherry”), and the pattern P6 (the pattern “bell”). Description will be made with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a view of the 14th to 19th symbols (see FIG. 16) on the reel tape T1 viewed from the back side. Since the translucent part described below transmits the light of the LEDs of the reel backlight BL as described above, the translucency is higher than other parts of the pattern and the light is bright so that the player can visually recognize it. In particular, it is easy to understand the timing of passing through the light-transmitting part during the rotation of the first reel R to the third reel R3, so that the operation timing of the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 is easy to take, and so-called eye pressing is facilitated. is.

The pattern P1 of the 15th pattern (pattern "red 7") has a colored portion P1b formed by a colored layer 67b made of red paint inside the edge portion P1a formed by the edge forming layer 67a as described above. Further, inside the colored portion P1b, there is a translucent portion (third translucent portion) P1c in which red and transparent paints are blended. Further, as described above, the pattern P1 has a transparent crease portion P1d formed by the diffusion layer 64 so as to cover the entire pattern forming layer 67. As shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, the transparent crease part is also defined as part of the pattern, but the edge part, the colored part, and the light-transmitting part formed by the pattern forming layer 67 are considered as the pattern, and the transparent crease part is You can think of it as covering the design.

Further, the pattern P4 (symbol "cherry") of the 16th pattern arranged adjacent to the pattern P1 (symbol "red 7") is located inside the edge portion P4a formed by the edge forming layer 67a as described above. In addition, the fruit portion is colored with red paint, the leaf portion is colored with yellow paint and light blue paint, and the branch portion is painted with yellow and pink paints. A colored portion P4b is formed by the colored forming layer 67b, and the colored portion P4b further has a translucent portion P4c in which white and transparent paints are blended. ing. Further, as described above, the pattern P4 has a transparent folded portion P4d formed by the diffusion layer 64 so as to cover the entire pattern forming layer 67. As shown in FIG.

Further, the pattern P2 (symbol "blue 7") of the 17th pattern arranged adjacent to the pattern P4 (symbol "cherry") is located inside the edge portion P2a formed by the edge forming layer 67a as described above. A colored portion P2b formed by a colored formation layer 67b made of blue paint is provided inside the colored portion P2b, and a translucent portion (second translucent portion ) P2c. Further, as described above, the pattern P2 has a transparent folded portion P2d formed by the diffusion layer 64 so as to cover the entire pattern forming layer 67. As shown in FIG.

The pattern P6 (symbol "bell") of the 18th pattern arranged adjacent to the pattern P2 (symbol "blue 7") is located inside the edge portion P6a formed by the edge forming layer 67a as described above. A colored portion P6b formed by a colored layer 67b made of yellow paint is provided inside the colored portion P6b, and a translucent portion (first translucent portion ) P6c. Further, as described above, the pattern P6 has a transparent folded portion P6d formed by the diffusion layer 64 so as to cover the entire pattern forming layer 67. As shown in FIG.

The translucent portion P1c of the pattern P1 (the pattern “red 7”) is formed in a shape along the inner edge of the edge portion P1a, and has a width w1 slightly smaller than that of the pattern P1 in the lateral direction X. there is Also, the translucent portion P4c of the pattern P4 (the pattern "cherry") is formed in order to express the so-called shine on the real portion, and has a very small width w4 in the lateral direction X. As shown in FIG. Further, the translucent portion P2c of the pattern P2 (pattern “blue 7”) is formed to be biased to one side in the lateral direction X (X1 direction on the right side as viewed from the front surface) inside the edge portion P2a, It has a medium width w2 in the transverse direction X. The translucent portion P6c of the pattern P6 (the pattern “bell”) is formed inside the edge portion P6a so as to be biased toward the other side of the lateral direction X (X2 direction on the left side as viewed from the surface). It has a small width w6 in the hand direction X. Therefore, the magnitude relationship of the width of each light transmitting portion is w1>w2>w6>w4.

That is, the light-transmitting portion P2c of the pattern P2 (the pattern “blue 7”) and the light-transmitting portion P6c of the pattern P6 (the pattern “bell”) are arranged so that they do not overlap in the lateral direction X when viewed from the longitudinal direction Y ( at different positions in the width direction). Also, the translucent part P2c of the pattern P2 (pattern "blue 7") and the translucent part P4c of the pattern P4 (pattern "cherry") are arranged so that they do not overlap in the lateral direction X when viewed from the longitudinal direction Y ( at different positions in the width direction). Further, the translucent portion P4c of the pattern P4 (“Cherry”) is overlapped with the translucent portion P6c of the pattern P6 (“Bell”) within the range of the width w6. and w6 are different widths, it can be said that they are arranged at different positions in the width direction. The light-transmitting portion P4c of the pattern P4 (symbol “cherry”), the light-transmitting portion P2c of the pattern P2 (symbol “blue 7”), and the light-transmitting portion P6c of the pattern P6 (symbol “bell”) are the same as the pattern P1 ( The pattern "red 7") is overlapped so as to fall within the range of the width w1 of the translucent portion P1c. It can be said that they are arranged at different positions in different directions.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the transparent portion P1c of the pattern P1 (the pattern “red 7”), the transparent portion P4c of the pattern P4 (the pattern “cherry”), and the transparent portion P2 (the pattern “blue 7”) The light part P2c and the translucent part P6c of the pattern P6 (the pattern "bell") have different widths in the lateral direction X. In other words, the positional relationship in the lateral direction X and the shape pattern are different. Therefore, it is possible for the player to easily distinguish and visually recognize the symbols, and it is possible to facilitate the player's eye pressing.

In particular, so-called symbol patterns for displaying the start of a special game such as a bonus, such as the pattern P1 (symbol "red 7") and the pattern P2 (symbol "blue 7"), It is preferable that the pattern is the largest, and it is preferable that the pattern is arranged as close to the width of the reel tape T1 in the lateral direction X as possible. Therefore, it is difficult to displace these symbol patterns themselves in the lateral direction X, and the centers and edges of the patterns are arranged at substantially the same positions in the lateral direction X. Thus, the widths of the translucent part P1c and the translucent part P2c are different, so that the player can easily distinguish and visually recognize the symbols, and the player can easily perform eye pressing. can be done.

In the reel tape T1, the pattern P4 ("cherry" pattern), the pattern P2 ("blue 7" pattern), and the pattern P6 ("bell" pattern) are arranged adjacent to each other in this order. The light-transmitting portion P2c is arranged so as not to overlap in the short-side direction X when viewed from the longitudinal direction Y, and the light-transmitting portion P2c and the light-transmitting portion P6c do not overlap in the short-side direction X when viewed from the longitudinal direction Y. Since the symbols are arranged in such a manner, even if the symbols are adjacent to each other, the symbols can be easily distinguished and visually recognized, and the player can easily perform eye pressing. In addition, the translucent portion P1c of the pattern P1 (the pattern “red 7”) overlaps the translucent portion P4c of the adjacently arranged pattern P4 (the pattern “cherry”) in the lateral direction X, but the width w1 is the maximum width of all the light-transmitting parts, by looking at the end side in the lateral direction X, the pattern P1 can be easily distinguished and visually recognized, and the player can easily perform eye pressing. be able to.

In addition, the 15th to 18th symbols having the light-transmitting portion are arranged so as to be sandwiched between the 14th and 19th symbols P7 (symbol "replay"). That is, since the replay is configured so that the prize can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3, the player does not need to press the eyes, and the symbol P7 (symbol "replay") is If design is not taken into account, there is no need to provide the translucent portion. The 15th to 18th symbols having the translucent portion are sandwiched between the symbols having no translucent portion, thereby further improving the visibility.

[Details of attachment position allowance]
18 and 19(b), the sticking position allowance portion 68 arranged at the boundary portion between the transparent portion 63 and the background portion H on the one end portion T11 of the reel tape T1 will be described. As shown in FIGS. 18 and 19B, the pattern P8B described above has an edge portion P8Ba that forms the outer edge of the pattern and a pattern portion P8Bb that forms a pattern inside the edge portion P8Ba. The edge portion P8Ba is formed by the edge forming layer 67a, and the pattern portion P8Bb is formed by the coloring forming layer 67b.

On one end side of the reel tape T1, the virtual area in which the pattern P8B, which is the number 0 pattern, is arranged is the above-described background portion H up to the end in the Y1 direction in the circumferential direction. A first background forming layer 61A and a second background forming layer 61B are printed on the base material 60 so as to form a double layer. A pasting position permissible portion 68 formed by the second background forming layer 61B is formed between the Y1 direction end of the virtual area of the pattern P8B and the transparent portion 63. As shown in FIG. That is, the Y2-direction end of the pasting position allowance portion 68 in the circumferential direction is the Y1-direction end of the imaginary area of the pattern P8B, and is the end 61Aa on the one end side of the first background forming layer 61A. there is In short, the second background forming layer 61B has the pasting position permissible portion 68 as a region positioned closer to one end than the end portion 61Aa of the first background forming layer 61A. Only the second background forming layer 61B is a printed area.

The sticking position allowance part 68 is for providing an allowable range when the sticking position of the other end T1b of the reel tape T1 is deviated, and is used as a second area on the other end side (Y2 direction side) in the circumferential direction. It has a single layer portion 68a arranged and a dot portion 68b arranged as a first region on one end side (Y1 direction side) in the circumferential direction. In the single layer portion 68a, the second background forming layer 61B is solidly printed so that the length in the longitudinal direction Y is, for example, about 1 mm, and a non-printing area is formed in which no paint is printed. There is no part. In the single layer portion 68a, the first background forming layer 61A is not printed on the base material 60, and only the second background forming layer 61B is printed from the edge 61Aa to the edge 61Ba. The dot portion 68b has a length of, for example, about 4 mm to 5 mm in the longitudinal direction Y, and the dots printed by the second background forming layer 61B extend from the end portion 61Ba to the dot end portion 61Bb. It is printed so as to gradually become rough, in other words, the degree of light transmission on the other end side in the Y1 direction (near the dot end portion 61Bb) is higher than that on the one end side in the Y2 direction (near the one-layer end portion 61Ba). Dot printing is formed by the second background forming layer 61B so as to be higher. Therefore, the dot portion 68b is formed so as to have a print area where paint is printed and a non-print area where paint is not printed, and the other end side (Y1 direction) is closer to the one end side (Y2 direction) than the other end side (Y1 direction). is formed so as to transmit light to a high degree.

As described above, in the present embodiment, since the sticking position allowance portion 68 is formed by one layer of the second background forming layer 61B, the other end T1b (see FIG. 16) of the reel tape T1 is placed at the correct position. When the second background forming layer 61B is adhered to the other end of the first background forming layer 61B, that is, the second background forming layer 61A by the adhesive member 66 along the one end of the first background forming layer 61A, the vicinity of the other end T1b of the reel tape T1 is the second background. Compared to the case where only one layer of the formation layer 61B is overlapped and the first background formation layer 61A and the second background formation layer 61B (that is, the background formation layer 61) are overlapped with the double layer, the amount of light from the reel backlight BL is reduced. It is possible to prevent the vicinity of the other end T1b of the reel tape T1 from becoming too dark without lowering the transmittance. Since the dot portion 68b is formed so that the degree of light transmission gradually increases toward the other end side, for example, the line of the other end of the second background forming layer 61B is illuminated by the light of the reel backlight BL. It does not stand out clearly, and the appearance can be improved.

In addition, due to manufacturing errors of the reel tape T1, manufacturing errors of the first rim portion 21 and the second rim portion 22, attachment errors by the operator, and the like, the accuracy when the reel tape T1 is wound around the reel frame FR1 (see FIG. 15) may be reduced. Even if the other end T1b (see FIG. 16) of the reel tape T1 is stuck within the range of the sticking position allowance part 68 in the circumferential direction, the transparent part 63 is completely exposed. I have nothing to do. In particular, when the other end T1b of the reel tape T1 is stuck within the range of the single layer portion 68a in the circumferential direction, the gap between the end 61Aa of the first background forming layer 61A and the other end T1b that is stuck is Even if the light from the reel backlight BL slightly brightens the single layer portion 65a of the second background forming layer 61B, light does not leak from the gaps between the dots in the dot portion 68b, and the appearance is improved. can be done.

[Possibility of other embodiments]
In the above-described embodiment, the second background forming layer 62B is formed (printed) longer than the end portion 61Aa of the first background forming layer 61A by the attachment position allowance portion 68. However, on the contrary, the first background forming layer 61A may be formed (printed) longer than the second background forming layer 62B by the amount of the sticking position allowance portion 68. FIG.

In the present embodiment, the second background forming layer 61B is formed of the same paint as the first background forming layer 61A (e.g., milky-white translucent paint). Colored paint may be used, or a light shielding layer (backing layer, so-called silver backing) formed of light shielding paint (for example, black, dark gray, dark blue paint, etc.) may be used. . When a light-shielding layer is formed as the backing layer, it is preferable that the first background forming layer 61A forms the display portion of the background portion H and at the same time has the attachment position allowance portion 68 .

In addition, in the present embodiment, the pasting position permissible portion 68 is formed of two regions, the single layer portion 68a and the dot portion 68b. Alternatively, all regions may be formed of a single layer.

In the present embodiment, the background portion H is formed of the milky-white paint of the first background forming layer 61A, but the background color is not limited to this. Especially, it is preferable if it is a white background color, and for example, it may contain a luster pigment.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the edges of each pattern are described as being formed with low-brightness paint (paint of black, dark gray, dark blue, etc.), but the same color paint is used for each pattern. is preferred. It should be noted that similar colors are colors that include similar colors in addition to the same color, such as magenta for red, cyan for blue, and gray for black. Specifically, a similar color is a color with a small color difference (ΔE ^* ab), preferably a color difference of less than 10, more preferably less than 5.0. This ΔE ^* ab is a value represented by ΔE ^* ab=√((ΔL ^* ) ² +(Δa ^* ) ² +(Δb ^* ) ² ). It means big.

Further, in the present embodiment, the pattern P3 (symbol “BAR”) as the above-described symbol pattern has been described as not having a translucent portion. It may have a translucent portion. In this case, the translucent part of the pattern P3 (symbol “BAR”) is the above-described pattern P1 (symbol “red 7”), pattern P2 (symbol “blue 7”), pattern P4 (symbol “cherry”), and pattern P6. It is preferable that the width, arrangement, and shape in the lateral direction X are different from those of the light-transmitting portion of (symbol "Bell"). , and pattern P2 (symbol “blue 7”), the position in the width direction is preferably different. Moreover, when the pattern P3 (the pattern “BAR”) has a light-transmitting portion, it is preferable that the pattern P3 also has a diffusion layer 64 .

Further, in the present embodiment, the coloring formation layer 67b has been described as one in which various colors of paint are formed in a single layer or a plurality of layers of mixed colors to form a colored portion inside the pattern. It may be something that expresses gradation.

Further, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 is described as a so-called full-screen liquid crystal machine having the display device 330, which is a liquid crystal display, so as to cover the display window DW. The display device 330 may be arranged at a location different from the DW. Even in this case, the background portion H of the reel tapes T1 to T3 contains a transparent paint to facilitate the transmission of the illumination of the reel backlight BL, thereby making it possible to brighten the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. , together with the easy-to-see pattern, the appearance can be improved.

In this embodiment, the first reel R1 is arranged on the leftmost side, the second reel R2 is arranged on the right side of the first reel R1, and the third reel R3 is arranged on the rightmost side. However, not limited to this, the order in which the first to third reels are arranged may be any order, and there is a fourth reel other than the first to third reels, It can be placed in any position.

1 … Gaming machine (slot machine)
BL... Backlight (backlight board)
P2... First pattern P4... Second pattern P2c... First light-transmitting part P4c... Second light-transmitting part T1 to T3... Reel tape

Claims (1)

a reel having a reel tape on which a plurality of patterns are arranged;
and a backlight that illuminates from inside the reel,
The plurality of patterns includes a first pattern and a second pattern arranged adjacently,
The first pattern has a first translucent part having higher translucency than other parts in the pattern,
The second pattern has a second translucent part having higher translucency than other parts in the pattern,
The first light-transmitting part and the second light-transmitting part are arranged at different positions in the width direction,
A gaming machine characterized by:

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