JP4341806B2 - Decoration device in gaming machine - Google Patents

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JP4341806B2
JP4341806B2 JP2002144287A JP2002144287A JP4341806B2 JP 4341806 B2 JP4341806 B2 JP 4341806B2 JP 2002144287 A JP2002144287 A JP 2002144287A JP 2002144287 A JP2002144287 A JP 2002144287A JP 4341806 B2 JP4341806 B2 JP 4341806B2
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【0001】
【発明の属する技術分野】
本発明は、遊技盤面に設けた遊技領域に配設される遊技機における装飾装置に関する。
【0002】
【従来の技術】
例えば、パチンコ機のような遊技機は、遊技盤面の遊技領域の中央部に配置された複数桁(例えば3列)の図柄から構成される識別情報を変動表示可能な表示装置を備えている。そして、所定の確率に基づいて、表示装置に表示された各識別情報が、特賞図柄として、予め定められた表示態様(例えば「1、1、1」)が成立した場合に、特賞状態を生起させ、遊技者に所定の遊技価値を付与するようにしている。
【0003】
また、上記表示装置以外にも、表示カバーの内部にランプやLEDを有する遊技用部材を遊技盤の端部付近に配設し、ランプやLEDが点灯または点滅することにより、装飾効果を高めるようにしているものもある。
【0004】
さらに、実開昭62―170079号公報、及び特開2001−95987号公報に開示されているように、表示カバー部の内面側にダイヤカット加工を施して、光拡散効果をより高めるようにしたものもある。
【0005】
【発明が解決しようとする課題】
しかし、上記の従来技術によれば、表示カバー部に、光拡散効果をより高める工夫がなされてはいるものの、単純に、四方八方に光が拡散するだけであって、遊技を行っている遊技者に向けて、光を照射することではない。そのため、遊技機の前面中央に位置する遊技者は、遊技盤面の中央に配設された表示装置や入賞口を注視するだけで、装飾効果に対してはあまり注目を払うことはない。
【0006】
本発明は、上述のような従来の課題を解決するためになされたもので、その目的は、遊技者に対して、強い印象を与えることにより、遊技の興趣性を向上させるようにした、遊技機における装飾装置を提供することにある。
【0007】
【課題を解決するための手段】
本発明によると、上記課題は、次のようにして解決される。
遊技盤面に設けた遊技領域の端部付近に配設される遊技機における装飾装置において、前記遊技領域の前面の端部付近に複数個並設される光源と、前記複数個の光源の前方を除く周囲を包囲するように前記遊技領域に取り付けられる装飾カバー枠と、前記複数個の光源と1対1で対応して前記光源の前面を覆うように前記装飾カバー枠の前面に取り付けられる光透過性樹脂製の複数の装飾カバーとを備え、前記装飾カバー枠は、前記遊技領域の前面から前方へ突出し、かつ前記光源における前記遊技領域の外側寄り側を包囲する外壁部と、前記外壁部よりも小さく前記遊技領域の前面から前方へ突出し、かつ前記光源における前記遊技領域の中央寄り側を包囲する内壁部とを有し、前記複数の装飾カバーは、それぞれが対応する前記光源の光を前記遊技領域の前方及び中央方向へ向けて拡散するように、それぞれの前方を向く表面の全体形状が四角錐状であるとともに、表面が前記遊技盤面の中央方向に向くように傾けて配置される。
【0008】
【発明の実施の形態】
以下、本発明の一実施形態を、図面に基づいて説明する。
図1は、本発明の一実施形態における遊技機の一部分を構成する遊技盤(10)の正面図である。
【0009】
遊技盤(10)は、外側ガイドレール(11)と内側ガイドレール(12)とによって包囲された円形状の遊技領域(13)を備え、遊技者の操作により、図外の発射装置から発射された遊技球が、遊技領域(13)を転動することにより、遊技が行われる。
【0010】
なお、遊技領域(13)には、遊技釘が多数配置され、遊技球は、遊技釘に当接することにより、転動することになるが、該遊技釘は、図面簡素化のため省略してある。
【0011】
遊技領域(13)の中央部には、液晶からなる特別図柄表示装置(14)が配置されている。特別図柄表示装置(14)は、適宜のキャラクタに対して「0」〜「9」の数字で構成される10種類の左、中、右3列の特別図柄(識別情報)等を表示可能に構成されている。
【0012】
所定の確率に基づいて、確定表示された各特別図柄が、予め定められた表示態様、例えば「4、4、4」のように同一の数字が揃った場合に、特賞状態を生起させ、後述の変動入賞装置(16)を、遊技者にとって有利な状態に変動させ、遊技者に所定の遊技価値を付与するようになっている。
【0013】
また、特別図柄表示装置(14)に確定表示された各特別図柄が、「7、7、7」のように奇数で表示された場合には、さらに特賞状態が生起される確率を、特賞状態が所定回数(例えば1回)生起するまで向上させるようにしてある。
【0014】
この確率向上期間中に、特別図柄表示装置(14)に確定表示された各特別図柄が、再び「7、7、7」のように奇数で表示された場合には、さらに確率向上期間は延長される。
【0015】
特別図柄表示装置(14)の下方には、特別図柄始動口(15)が配置されている。遊技球が特別図柄始動口(15)に入賞すると、所定の確率に基づいて、特賞状態を生起するか否かが判定され、その判定の結果をもって、特別図柄表示装置(14)の特別図柄を変動させ、その後に所定の図柄を確定表示させる。
【0016】
遊技領域(13)の下方には、変動入賞装置(16)が配置されている。変動入賞装置(16)は、特賞状態期間中に広幅の扉が前面側に開放され、遊技球が入賞可能な状態となる大入賞口(17)を備えている。
【0017】
大入賞口(17)の扉が開放されている状態や、開閉を繰り返している状態で、遊技球が入賞可能な状態を、遊技者にとって有利な第1状態という。この第1状態以外の状態、つまり大入賞口(17)の扉が閉鎖されている状態により、遊技球が入賞不可能な状態を、遊技者にとって不利な第2状態という。
【0018】
その他、遊技領域(13)には、遊技釘とともに遊技球の転動方向を変化させるランプ付き風車(18)、遊技球を遊技盤(10)の裏面に送るアウト口(19)等が配置されている。なお、図外の遊技機本体、つまり発射装置や賞球排出装置は、実施形態の簡素化のため、ここでは省略する。
【0019】
遊技領域(13)の左右の両端部付近には、装飾装置(1)が配設されている。
図2〜図6は、遊技領域(13)の左端に配設される装飾装置(1)を示し、図2は、正面図、図3は、側面図、図4は、斜視図、図5は、図2におけるV−V線に沿う横断面図、図6は、図2におけるVI−VI線に沿う縦断面図である。なお、遊技領域(13)の右端に配設される装飾装置(1)は、左端の装飾装置(1)と左右対称形状であり、機能及び性能は、後述する内容と同一であるため、ここでは図面は省略する。
【0020】
装飾装置(1)は、主に、取付ベース(2)、光源(3)、光源基板(4)、装飾カバー(5)、装飾カバー枠(6)、及び入賞口(7)等から構成されている。
【0021】
取付ベース(2)は、その上、下部に設けた開口部(8)(8)に図示しないビスを挿入することによって、遊技盤(10)とほぼ同一平面になるように固定されている。
【0022】
光源(3)は、複数(4つ)のLEDからなり、図示しない制御装置からの制御信号によって、遊技状況に応じた点灯態様を行うようになっている。すなわち、大入賞口(17)が開放している遊技者にとって有利な第1状態、遊技者にとって不利な第2状態、特別図柄表示装置(14)に表示された特別図柄が変動している最中、及び特賞状態が生起される確率が向上している最中は、それぞれ点灯態様が異なるように点灯表示を行うようになっている。これにより、遊技者は、現在の遊技状況を把握することができる。
【0023】
光源基板(4)は、光源(3)が搭載された制御基板であり、図示しない制御装置と電気的に接続され、配線を介して制御装置からの制御信号を入力して、光源(3)を、所定の点灯態様で点灯表示させるようになっている。
【0024】
装飾カバー(5)は、光透過性樹脂により形成され、かつ内部に設けた光源(3)を覆うとともに、光源(3)が発する光を透過させて、遊技者に光を視認可能にする。装飾カバー(5)は、上下方向に4個配列されるとともに、1個の光源(3)に対して、1個の装飾カバー(5)が設けられている。
【0025】
装飾カバー(5)は、主に図2及び図5に示すように、前方を向く表面が複数の斜面を有する多面形状(本実施形態においては、一例としてピラミッド型(四角錐)を示している)をなし、かつ左側部における全長が、遊技領域(13)の中央寄りの右側部における全長よりも高くなって、遊技盤(10)の中央方向に向けて傾くように配置されている。この構成を図5に基づいて、より詳細に説明すると、装飾カバー(5)は、それぞれが対応する光源(3)の光を遊技領域(13)の前方及び中央方向へ向けて拡散するように、前方を向く表面の全体形状が四角錐で、かつ四角錐の頂点(5a)よりも右側(遊技領域(13)の中央寄り側)の表面(5b)が遊技領域(13)の中央側に向けて傾斜するように、装飾カバー枠(5)の内壁部(6b)と外壁部(6a)の間に配置される。
【0026】
装飾カバー枠(6)は、取付ベース(2)を介して遊技領域(13)に固定され、かつ装飾カバー(5)の外周を包囲して、遊技領域(13)を転動する遊技球が装飾カバー(5)と接触して、装飾カバー(5)が破損することを防止するとともに、意匠を向上させる効果を有している。また、図2、5に示すように、装飾カバー枠(6)は、遊技領域(13)の前面から前方へ突出し、かつ光源(3)における遊技領域(13)の外側寄り側(左側)を包囲する外壁部(6a)と、外壁部(6a)よりも少なく遊技領域(13)の前面から前方へ突出し、かつ光源(3)における遊技領域(13)の中央寄り側(右側)を包囲する内壁部(6b)とを有している。
【0027】
入賞口(7)は、装飾カバー枠(6)の下部に設けられ、遊技球が入球可能であるとともに、その裏面には、入球した遊技球を検出するための図示略のセンサを取り付けるためのセンサ取付部(9)が設けられている。このように、遊技領域(13)の端部付近に配設される装飾装置(1)に入賞口(7)を設けたことにより、装飾装置(1)に対する遊技者の関心はさらに強くなり、また、発光する装飾装置(1)と入賞装置とを同一部品としたことにより、部品点数の削減が可能になり、取付工程が簡略化される。
【0028】
装飾装置(1)は以上のように構成されているため、光源(3)が発する光(図5及び図6の破線矢印を参照)は、表面が多面形状の装飾カバー(5)によって拡散され、装飾効果は一層高められる。
【0029】
また、装飾カバー(5)は、遊技盤(10)の中央方向に向けて傾くように配置されているため、遊技者に表示装置(14)だけを注目させるのではなく、装飾装置(1)にも強い印象を与えて、遊技の興趣性を向上させることができる。さらに、装飾カバー(5)は、複数個を互いに近接して配列されているので、装飾効果はより一層高められている。
【0030】
光源(3)の発光時には、遊技者側(前面)から見ると、装飾カバー(5)のピラミッド型の表面に光源(3)が擬似的に写しだされる(光源(3)が1個であっても、四角錐であれば、光源が擬似的に4個に見える)ため、少ない光源でも、十分な視覚的効果を発揮させて、コストダウンを図ることが可能になる。
【0031】
以上、本発明の一実施形態について説明したが、本発明の要旨を逸脱しない範囲内で、上記実施形態に種々の変形、変更を施すことが可能である。例えば、装飾装置(1)を遊技領域(13)の端部付近ではなく、中央部や下部等に配置すること、装飾カバー(5)の表面を四角錐としたが、それ以外の多角錘状または半円柱状に形成すること、光源(3)をLEDとしたが、ランプやEL等に変更すること、入賞口(7)を複数設けること、光源(3)も遊技盤(10)面の中央方向に向けて傾斜して配置させること等が挙げられる。
【0032】
また、複数列の図柄が予め定められた表示態様となった場合に、大入賞口(17)が開放する遊技機として説明したが、本発明は、図柄が予め定められた特定表示結果となったことにより、所定の入賞口が開放して(遊技者にとって有利な遊技状態)、開放期間中の所定の入賞口に遊技球が入賞した場合に、特定の入賞装置が開放する契機となる遊技機等に対しても、適用可能である。
【0033】
【発明の効果】
本発明によれば、次のような効果を奏することができる。
請求項1記載の発明によると、遊技領域の端部付近に配設した装飾装置に強い印象を与えることができ、遊技の興趣性を向上させることができる。また、装飾カバーにおける多角錐の表面に光源を擬似的に写しださせることができ、少ない光源でも、十分な視覚的効果を生じさせ、かつコストダウンを図ることが可能になる。さらに、装飾カバーに立体感を生じさせるとともに、少ない光源でも、より視覚的効果を生じさせることができる。
【図面の簡単な説明】
【図1】 本発明における一実施形態を適用した遊技機の一部分を構成する遊技盤の正面図である。
【図2】 遊技用装置の正面図である。
【図3】 遊技用装置の側面図である。
【図4】 遊技用装置の斜視図である。
【図5】 図1におけるV−V線に沿う遊技用装置の断面図である。
【図6】 図1におけるVI−VI線に沿う遊技用装置の断面図である。
【符号の説明】
(1)装飾装置
(2)取付ベース
(3)光源
(4)光源基板
(5)装飾カバー
(6)装飾カバー枠
(7)入賞口
(8)開口部
(9)センサ取付部
(10)遊技盤
(11)外側ガイドレール
(12)内側ガイドレール
(13)遊技領域
(14)特別図柄表示装置
(15)特別図柄始動口
(16)変動入賞装置
(17)大入賞口
(18)ランプ付き風車
(19)アウト口
[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a decoration device in a gaming machine arranged in a game area provided on a game board surface.
[0002]
[Prior art]
For example, a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine is provided with a display device capable of variably displaying identification information composed of a plurality of digits (for example, three columns) arranged in the center of the gaming area on the gaming board surface. Then, based on a predetermined probability, each identification information displayed on the display device causes a special prize state when a predetermined display mode (for example, “1, 1, 1”) is established as a special prize symbol. And a predetermined game value is given to the player.
[0003]
In addition to the above display device, a gaming member having a lamp or LED is arranged in the vicinity of the end of the game board inside the display cover, and the lamp or LED is turned on or blinking to enhance the decoration effect. Some of them are
[0004]
Furthermore, as disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 62-170079 and Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001-95987, the inner surface side of the display cover portion is subjected to diamond cutting to further enhance the light diffusion effect. There are also things.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, according to the above prior art, although the display cover portion has been devised to further enhance the light diffusion effect, it is simply a game in which light is diffused in all directions and the game is being played. It is not to irradiate the person with light. For this reason, a player located in the center of the front surface of the gaming machine does not pay much attention to the decoration effect only by gazing at the display device and the winning hole arranged in the center of the game board surface.
[0006]
The present invention was made to solve the conventional problems as described above, and its purpose is to improve the interest of the game by giving a strong impression to the player. It is to provide a decoration device in a machine.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
According to the present invention, the above problem is solved as follows.
In the decorative device in the gaming machine which is disposed near the end of the game area provided in the game board, a light source is a plurality arranged near the front end of the game area, the front of the plurality of light sources A decorative cover frame attached to the game area so as to surround the periphery , and a light transmission attached to the front surface of the decorative cover frame so as to cover the front surface of the light source in a one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of light sources. A plurality of decorative covers made of a functional resin, and the decorative cover frame protrudes forward from the front surface of the game area and surrounds the outer side of the game area of the light source, and the outer wall section is small has the projecting from the front surface of the game region forward, and an inner wall portion surrounding the inboard side of the game area in the light source, said plurality of decorative covers, light of the light source, each corresponding Said to diffuse toward the front and center direction of the game region, with the overall shape of the surface facing each of the front is pyramidal, the surface is arranged to be inclined so as to face toward the center of the game board .
[0008]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming board (10) constituting a part of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0009]
The game board (10) includes a circular game area (13) surrounded by an outer guide rail (11) and an inner guide rail (12), and is fired from a launcher (not shown) by the player's operation. A game is played by rolling the game ball in the game area (13).
[0010]
In the game area (13), a large number of game nails are arranged, and the game ball rolls by contacting the game nails, but the game nails are omitted for simplification of the drawing. is there.
[0011]
A special symbol display device (14) made of liquid crystal is arranged at the center of the game area (13). Special symbol display device (14) can display 10 types of special symbols (identification information) in the left, middle and right three columns composed of numbers from “0” to “9” for appropriate characters. It is configured.
[0012]
Based on a predetermined probability, when each special symbol that is confirmed and displayed has a predetermined display form, for example, “4, 4, 4”, the same numbers are prepared, a special prize state is generated, which will be described later. The variable prize-winning device (16) is changed to a state advantageous to the player, and a predetermined game value is given to the player.
[0013]
In addition, when each special symbol that is confirmed and displayed on the special symbol display device (14) is displayed as an odd number such as “7, 7, 7”, the probability that a special prize state will occur is determined as the special prize state. Is improved until it occurs a predetermined number of times (for example, once).
[0014]
If each special symbol that is confirmed and displayed on the special symbol display device (14) is again displayed as an odd number such as “7, 7, 7” during this probability improvement period, the probability improvement period is further extended. Is done.
[0015]
A special symbol start port (15) is disposed below the special symbol display device (14). When the game ball wins the special symbol start opening (15), it is determined whether or not a special prize state occurs based on a predetermined probability, and the special symbol of the special symbol display device (14) is determined based on the result of the determination. After that, a predetermined symbol is fixedly displayed.
[0016]
A variable winning device (16) is arranged below the game area (13). The variable winning device (16) includes a large winning opening (17) in which a wide door is opened to the front side during a special prize state period and a game ball can be won.
[0017]
A state in which a game ball can be won in a state where the door of the big winning opening (17) is opened or repeatedly opened and closed is referred to as a first state advantageous to the player. A state in which a game ball cannot be won due to a state other than the first state, that is, a state where the door of the big winning opening (17) is closed is referred to as a second state disadvantageous to the player.
[0018]
In addition, in the game area (13), a windmill with a ramp (18) that changes the rolling direction of the game ball together with the game nail, an out port (19) for sending the game ball to the back of the game board (10), etc. are arranged. ing. Note that a gaming machine main body, that is, a launching device and a prize ball discharging device that are not shown in the figure are omitted here for simplification of the embodiment.
[0019]
In the vicinity of the left and right ends of the game area (13), a decoration device (1) is disposed.
2 to 6 show the decoration device (1) arranged at the left end of the game area (13), FIG. 2 is a front view, FIG. 3 is a side view, FIG. 4 is a perspective view, FIG. FIG. 6 is a transverse sectional view taken along line VV in FIG. 2, and FIG. 6 is a longitudinal sectional view taken along line VI-VI in FIG. The decoration device (1) disposed at the right end of the game area (13) is symmetrical to the decoration device (1) at the left end, and its functions and performance are the same as those described later. Then, the drawings are omitted.
[0020]
The decoration device (1) mainly comprises a mounting base (2), a light source (3), a light source substrate (4), a decoration cover (5), a decoration cover frame (6), a winning opening (7), and the like. ing.
[0021]
In addition, the mounting base (2) is fixed so as to be substantially flush with the game board (10) by inserting screws (not shown) into openings (8) and (8) provided in the lower part.
[0022]
The light source (3) is composed of a plurality of (four) LEDs, and performs a lighting mode according to the game situation by a control signal from a control device (not shown). That is, the first state that is advantageous for the player who has opened the special winning opening (17), the second state that is unfavorable for the player, and the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display device (14) are changing. During the middle and when the probability that the special prize state is generated is improved, the lighting display is performed so that the lighting modes are different from each other. Thereby, the player can grasp | ascertain the present game condition.
[0023]
The light source board (4) is a control board on which the light source (3) is mounted. The light source board (4) is electrically connected to a control device (not shown), and receives a control signal from the control device via a wiring. Are lit in a predetermined lighting manner.
[0024]
The decorative cover (5) is formed of a light-transmitting resin and covers the light source (3) provided therein, and transmits light emitted from the light source (3) so that the player can see the light. Four decorative covers (5) are arranged in the vertical direction, and one decorative cover (5) is provided for one light source (3).
[0025]
As shown mainly in FIGS. 2 and 5, the decorative cover (5) has a polyhedral shape (in this embodiment, a pyramid shape (square pyramid) as an example, the front surface having a plurality of inclined surfaces. ) And the total length of the left side is higher than the total length of the right side near the center of the game area (13), and is arranged to tilt toward the center of the game board (10). This configuration will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 5. The decorative cover (5) diffuses the light from the corresponding light source (3) toward the front and the center of the game area (13). The whole shape of the surface facing forward is a quadrangular pyramid, and the surface (5b) on the right side of the quadrangular pyramid apex (5a) (on the side closer to the center of the gaming area (13)) It arrange | positions between the inner wall part (6b) and the outer wall part (6a) of a decorative cover frame (5) so that it may incline toward.
[0026]
The decorative cover frame (6) is fixed to the game area (13) via the mounting base (2) and surrounds the outer periphery of the decorative cover (5), and a game ball rolling on the game area (13) is provided. This prevents the decorative cover (5) from being damaged by contact with the decorative cover (5), and has the effect of improving the design. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 5, the decorative cover frame (6) protrudes forward from the front surface of the game area (13), and the outer side (left side) of the game area (13) in the light source (3). The surrounding outer wall (6a) and the outer wall (6a) are fewer than the outer wall (6a) and project forward from the front surface of the gaming area (13) and surround the center side (right side) of the gaming area (13) in the light source (3) And an inner wall (6b).
[0027]
The winning opening (7) is provided at the lower part of the decorative cover frame (6), and a game ball can be entered, and a sensor (not shown) for detecting the entered game ball is attached to the back surface thereof. A sensor mounting portion (9) is provided. Thus, by providing the winning opening (7) in the decoration device (1) disposed near the end of the game area (13), the player's interest in the decoration device (1) is further increased. In addition, since the decoration device (1) that emits light and the winning device are made of the same component, the number of components can be reduced, and the mounting process is simplified.
[0028]
Since the decoration device (1) is configured as described above, the light emitted from the light source (3) (see the broken arrows in FIGS. 5 and 6) is diffused by the decoration cover (5) having a multi-faced surface. The decoration effect is further enhanced.
[0029]
Further, since the decorative cover (5) is arranged so as to incline toward the center of the game board (10), the decorative device (1) is not used to make the player pay attention only to the display device (14). It is possible to improve the fun of the game. Furthermore, since a plurality of decorative covers (5) are arranged close to each other, the decorative effect is further enhanced.
[0030]
When the light source (3) emits light, when viewed from the player's side (front side), the light source (3) is simulated on the pyramid surface of the decorative cover (5) (one light source (3) Even if it is a quadrangular pyramid, the number of light sources looks like four in a pseudo manner), and even with a small number of light sources, it is possible to achieve a sufficient visual effect and reduce costs.
[0031]
As mentioned above, although one Embodiment of this invention was described, it is possible to give a various deformation | transformation and change to the said embodiment within the range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention. For example, the decoration device (1) is arranged not in the vicinity of the end of the game area (13) but in the center or lower part, and the surface of the decoration cover (5) is a quadrangular pyramid. Alternatively, it is formed in a semi-cylindrical shape, the light source (3) is an LED, but it is changed to a lamp, EL, etc., a plurality of winning holes (7) are provided, and the light source (3) is also on the game board (10) surface. For example, it is arranged to be inclined toward the central direction.
[0032]
In addition, although it has been described as a gaming machine in which the big winning opening (17) is opened when a plurality of columns of symbols are in a predetermined display mode, the present invention is a specific display result in which the symbols are predetermined. As a result, when a predetermined winning opening is opened (a gaming state advantageous to the player) and a game ball is won at a predetermined winning opening during the opening period, a game that triggers opening of a specific winning device It can also be applied to machines.
[0033]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, the following effects can be achieved.
According to the first aspect of the present invention, it is possible to give a strong impression to the decoration device disposed in the vicinity of the end of the game area, and to improve the fun of the game. Further, the light source can be simulated on the surface of the polygonal pyramid in the decorative cover, and even with a small number of light sources, a sufficient visual effect can be produced and the cost can be reduced. Furthermore, it is possible to produce a three-dimensional effect on the decorative cover and to produce a more visual effect even with a small number of light sources.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board constituting a part of a gaming machine to which an embodiment of the present invention is applied.
FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming apparatus.
FIG. 3 is a side view of the gaming apparatus.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the gaming device.
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the gaming apparatus taken along line VV in FIG.
6 is a cross-sectional view of the gaming device taken along line VI-VI in FIG.
[Explanation of symbols]
(1) Decoration device
(2) Mounting base
(3) Light source
(4) Light source board
(5) Decorative cover
(6) Decorative cover frame
(7) Winning mouth
(8) Opening
(9) Sensor mounting part
(10) Game board
(11) Outer guide rail
(12) Inner guide rail
(13) Game area
(14) Special symbol display device
(15) Special design start
(16) Variable prize winning device
(17) Grand prize opening
(18) Windmill with lamp
(19) Out mouth

Claims (1)

遊技盤面に設けた遊技領域の端部付近に配設される遊技機における装飾装置において、
前記遊技領域の前面の端部付近に複数個並設される光源と、前記複数個の光源の前方を除く周囲を包囲するように前記遊技領域に取り付けられる装飾カバー枠と、前記複数個の光源と1対1で対応して前記光源の前面を覆うように前記装飾カバー枠の前面に取り付けられる光透過性樹脂製の複数の装飾カバーとを備え、
前記装飾カバー枠は、前記遊技領域の前面から前方へ突出し、かつ前記光源における前記遊技領域の外側寄り側を包囲する外壁部と、前記外壁部よりも小さく前記遊技領域の前面から前方へ突出し、かつ前記光源における前記遊技領域の中央寄り側を包囲する内壁部とを有し、
前記複数の装飾カバーは、それぞれが対応する前記光源の光を前記遊技領域の前方及び中央方向へ向けて拡散するように、それぞれの前方を向く表面の全体形状が四角錐状であるとともに、表面が前記遊技盤面の中央方向に向くように傾けて配置されることを特徴とする遊技機における装飾装置。
In a decoration device in a gaming machine arranged near the end of a gaming area provided on a gaming board surface,
A plurality of light sources arranged side by side near the front end of the gaming area; a decorative cover frame attached to the gaming area so as to surround the periphery of the plurality of light sources except for the front; and the plurality of light sources. And a plurality of decorative covers made of light transmissive resin attached to the front surface of the decorative cover frame so as to cover the front surface of the light source in a one-to-one correspondence,
The decorative cover frame protrudes forward from the front surface of the gaming area and surrounds the outer side of the gaming area in the light source, and protrudes forward from the front surface of the gaming area smaller than the outer wall portion, And having an inner wall portion surrounding a side closer to the center of the gaming area in the light source,
Each of the plurality of decorative covers has a quadrangular pyramid shape on the entire front surface so as to diffuse the light from the corresponding light source toward the front and the center of the game area. Is arranged so as to be inclined toward the center of the game board surface.
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