JP5524708B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine including a gaming board in which a gaming area in which gaming media can flow down is formed.

  In pachinko machines and the like represented by this type of gaming machine, in order to enhance the decoration effect and the effect of playing the game, for example, a decorative member such as an accessory attached to a game area formed on the front side of the game board There are some that illuminate the game area using a light source such as an LED, but in order to further enhance the decoration and effect, there has been proposed one that emits light in the game area itself.

  As a gaming machine of this type, a gaming board in which a gaming area is formed on the front surface is constituted by a transparent plate, and a light emitting groove is formed on the rear surface of the transparent plate, and an LED is formed from the opening end face and side end face of the transparent board. There is one in which incident light is reflected by a light emitting groove to decorate a front game area with light (for example, see Patent Document 1).

  In addition, two transparent plates having irregular reflection areas formed by applying a rough surface to the rear surface are overlapped in the plate thickness direction and fixed by bonding or bolts to form a game board, and formed on each of these transparent plates There is one in which light is incident from the end face of the opened opening so that the incident light is reflected by the irregular reflection region to decorate the front gaming region with light (for example, see Patent Document 2). .

JP2009-160056 (pages 37-38, FIGS. 18-19) JP2009-207880 (page 7, FIGS. 5-6)

  However, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 has a structure in which the light of the LED is directly incident on the opening end surface or the side end surface of the transparent plate provided with the obstacle nail, the windmill, or the like on the front surface. A part of the light is reflected not only on the light emitting grooves but also on the rotating shafts of obstacle nails and windmills implanted in the transparent plate, and the decorativeness of the region corresponding to the light emitting grooves may be impaired.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the above-mentioned Patent Document 2, when the two transparent plates constituting the game board are overlapped in the plate thickness direction and fixed by bonding or bolts, the transparent plates are brought into direct contact with each other. There is a risk of scratching. When scratches (grooves or dents) are made on the surface of the transparent plate in this way, the scratches may become noticeable when the LED is made to emit light, so when performing the positioning and fixing operations of both transparent plates. However, there is a problem that it is difficult to handle the transparent plate at the time of fixing.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and decorates the game area from the rear side by the light from the light guide plate, and the light guide plate on the rear side of the board surface plate without damaging the board surface plate. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can be easily arranged.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) comprising a gaming board (6) in which a gaming area (7) in which gaming media (gaming balls) can flow down is formed,
The game board
A board surface plate (200) having translucency (transparent acrylic resin plate) and having the game area formed on the front surface (game board surface 200a) ;
Has a light-transmitting property (a transparent acrylic resin plate), the rear surface (back surface) light guide is disposed on the side plate of the board plate (light guide plate unit 700, the light guide plate 701),
End surface light emitters (first light guide plate LEDs 60a to 60t, second light guide plate LEDs 61a to 61f, center frame decoration LEDs 62a to 62d) provided so that light can enter the end surfaces (circumferential end surface 701E, opening end surface 701N) of the light guide plate. When,
A first mounting portion (elastic locking claws 270a to 270d) having a predetermined thickness width dimension (P2) for mounting the panel plate and a second mounting portion (positioning notches 271a and 271b for positioning) and a panel for mounting the light guide plate A spacer member (250) provided with positioning holes, elastic engagement claws 272a, 272b) formed by the back surface 200b of the face plate 200;
An attachment member (attachment frame 702) provided along the periphery of the light guide plate (light guide plate unit 700, light guide plate 701);
With
The light guide plate is attached to the second attachment portion (positioning holes formed by the positioning notches 271a and 271b and the back surface 200b of the board plate 200, elastic engagement claws 272a and 272b) via the attachment member. And a reflecting portion (MA1-20, MB1-6, MC1-4) for reflecting the light from the light emitter for the end face incident inside from the end face of the light guide plate and emitting it from the front face,
The end surface light emitters (first light guide plate LEDs 60a to 60t, second light guide plate LEDs 61a to 61f, center frame decoration LEDs 62a to 62d) are provided on the attachment member (attachment frame 702).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the decision and the work of attaching the mounting position of the light guide plate with respect to the panel surface plates can be facilitated.

A gaming machine according to means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 ,
Positioning protrusions (positioning protrusions 724a and 724b) for determining the mounting position of the light guide plate (light guide plate unit 700, light guide plate 701) with respect to the spacer member (250) and positioning holes (positioning) into which the positioning protrusions can be inserted. Positioning holes formed by the notches 271a and 271b for use and the back surface 200b of the panel board 200,
One of the positioning protrusions and the positioning holes (positioning protrusions 724a and 724b) is provided on the mounting member (mounting frame 702), and the other (the positioning notches 271a and 271b and the back surface 200b of the panel board 200). Positioning holes) are provided in the spacer member,
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the mounting member can be attached to the spacer member in a state where the positioning protrusion is inserted into the positioning hole and positioned, so that it is possible to prevent the panel board from being damaged due to misalignment during mounting.

The gaming machine according to means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or means 1 , wherein
The reflection parts (MA1-20, MB1-6, MC1-4) are provided on the rear surface (back surface 701B) of the light guide plate (light guide plate unit 700, light guide plate 701),
The end surface light emitters (first light guide plates LEDs 60a to 60t, second light guide plates LEDs 61a to 61f, center frame decoration LEDs 62a to 62d) are closer to the rear surface of the light guide plate (peripheral end surface 701E, opening end surface 701N in the thickness direction). It is arranged on the back side from the center position (see FIGS. 29 to 31),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the light emitter for the end face is disposed near the rear face of the light guide plate, that is, on the opposite side of the face plate, so that the light guide plate is disposed as close as possible to the face plate without being obstructed by the light emitter for the end face. Therefore, the thickness width dimension of the game board can be made thin.

The gaming machine according to means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claim 1 , means 1, and means 2 ,
A winning port (winning ports 29a to 29d) in which game media (game balls) flowing down the game area (7) can win, and a guide passage (passage portion 290b) for guiding the winning game media to the winning port. And a winning device (ordinary winning device 290) having a guide passage 291),
The board surface plate (200) and the light guide plate (light guide plate unit 700, light guide plate 701) have openings through which the guide passages can be inserted (openings 206a to 206d of the board surface plate 200 and openings 709a to 709d of the light guide plate 701). Are formed at positions facing each other (see FIG. 32),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, by arranging the light guide plate on the rear side of the board surface plate, the guide passage can be inserted into the openings of both the board surface plate and the light guide plate. Since the game medium can be collected without passing through the front side of the light guide plate, the degree of freedom in arranging the reflective portion is prevented from being limited by the guide passage. it can.

It is a front view which shows a pachinko gaming machine. It is a rear view which shows a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board | substrate. It is a perspective view which shows the state which open | released the pachinko game machine. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows a game board unit. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows a game board. It is a rear view which shows a spacer member. It is a perspective view which shows the state which accumulated the some game board. It is EE sectional drawing of FIG. It is FF sectional drawing of FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the attachment condition of the various members with respect to the front side of a game board. It is a front view which shows the state by which various members were attached to the front surface of a game board. It is a perspective view showing the state where a plurality of game boards to which various members were attached were stacked. It is RR sectional drawing of FIG. (A) is a principal part expansion perspective view of FIG. 13, (b) is SS sectional drawing of FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the attachment state of the light-guide plate unit with respect to a game board. (A) is a principal part perspective view which shows the state which looked up the upper part of the spacer member from the downward direction, (b) is a principal part perspective view which shows the state which looked at the lower part of the spacer member from the upper part. It is sectional drawing which shows the attachment state of the light-guide plate unit with respect to a game board. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of a light-guide plate unit. It is a perspective view which shows the state which looked at the light-guide plate from diagonally upper left front. It is a perspective view which shows the state which looked at the light-guide plate from diagonally right upper back. It is a rear view of the light-guide plate which shows the reflection part formed in the light-guide plate. (A) is an enlarged view showing a reflection part, (b) is a JJ sectional view of FIG. 22, (c) is a sectional view of KK, K′-K ′ of FIG. 22, and (d) is a sectional view of FIG. It is LL sectional drawing. It is a perspective view which shows the state which looked at the main body of the attachment frame from diagonally upper left front. It is a perspective view which shows the state which looked at the main body of the attachment frame from diagonally right upper back. It is a perspective view which shows the state which looked at the cover body of each attachment frame, and each winning path member from the diagonally upper left front. It is a perspective view which shows the state which looked at the cover body of each attachment frame, and each winning path member from diagonally left upper back. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | positioning positional relationship of the reflection part of a light-guide plate, various LED, and an accessory. It is MM sectional drawing of FIG. It is NN sectional drawing of FIG. It is PP sectional drawing of FIG. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows the structure of a 1st winning path. (A) (B) is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. (A) (B) is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation control pattern which comprises a symbol variation control pattern. It is the schematic which shows an example of the light emission aspect of light-guide plate LED and center frame decoration LED. It is the schematic which shows an example of the light emission aspect of light-guide plate LED and accessory LED.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. FIG. 2 is a rear view showing the pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration on the main board. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which the pachinko gaming machine is opened.

  As shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 4, the pachinko gaming machine 1 mainly includes an outer frame 100 formed in a vertically long rectangular frame shape and a front frame 101 attached to the outer frame 100 so as to be openable and closable. It is configured. A glass door frame 102 and a lower door frame 103 are provided on the front surface of the front frame 101 so as to be openable and closable around the left side.

  A hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is provided on the lower surface of the lower door frame 103. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball. The game board 6 is detachably attached to the front frame 101 on the back surface of the glass door frame 102.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 6 has a board surface plate 200 made of synthetic resin with a game area 7 formed on the front surface, and a mounting surface to which the board surface plate 200 is attached. In the back side of the game board 6, a light guide plate unit 700 described later, a variable display control unit 49 including an effect display device 9, an effect control board 80, etc. A gaming component unit 300 to which related gaming components are assembled is integrally assembled (see FIG. 5).

  To attach the game board unit 400 (see FIG. 5) in which the game board 6 and the game component unit 300 are integrally assembled to the front surface of the front frame 101, the left end portion of the game board 6 is indicated by a thick arrow in the figure. As described above, with the left end of the game board 6 being inserted into the locking recesses 116a and 116b provided at the upper left and right positions of the vertically long rectangular opening 115 formed in the front frame 101, the right end is pressed against the board. It can be attached by locking with metal fittings 692 and 693. Board holding springs 690 and 691 described later are provided in the locking recesses 116a and 116b, respectively, to prevent back and forth play of the game board 6 locked in the locking recesses 116a and 116b. In a state where the board surface plate 200 is attached, the game component unit 300 provided on the back surface of the game board 6 faces the back side of the front frame 101 through the opening 115.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there is provided an effect display device (decorative symbol display device) 9 including a plurality of variable display portions each variably displaying an effect decorative symbol (effect symbol). The effect display device 9 includes, for example, three variable display portions (symbol display areas) of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The effect display device 9 variably displays the effect symbol as a decoration (effect) symbol during the variable display period of the special symbol by the first special symbol indicator 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b. The effect display device 9 that performs variable display of effect symbols is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 80.

  A first special symbol display (first variable display means) 8a for variably displaying a first special symbol as first identification information is provided at a lower right position on the game board 6. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. A second special symbol display (second variable display means) 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as the second identification information is provided above the first special symbol display 8a. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  In this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both 0 to 9), but the types may be different. The first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b each variably display a number (or a two-digit symbol) from 0 to 99 using, for example, two 7-segment LEDs. It may be configured.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator.

  The variable display of the first special symbol is a variable display start condition (for example, after the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13a) after the first start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is established (for example, When the number of reserved memories is not 0, the variable display of the first special symbol is not executed, and the variable display is started based on the fact that the big hit game is not executed) When time (fluctuation time) elapses, a display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. In addition, the variable display of the second special symbol is a variable display start condition (for example, that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 13b) after the second start condition, which is a variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, For example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, the variable display of the second special symbol is not executed, and the big hit game is not executed) is started, When the variable display time (variation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b. Display design (also referred to as a decorative design) as a design. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Synchronous means that the start time and end time of variable display are substantially the same (may be exactly the same) and the variable display period is substantially the same (may be exactly the same). Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the jackpot The combination of is stopped and displayed.

  Below the effect display device 9, a winning device having a first start winning port 13a is provided. The game ball won in the first start winning opening 13a is guided to the back of the game board 6, and is detected by the first start opening switch 14a (for example, proximity switch) and the first winning confirmation switch 14b (for example, photo sensor). The

A variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 13b through which a game ball can be won is provided below the winning device having the first starting winning port (first starting port) 13a. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 13b is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 15a and the second winning confirmation switch 15b. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be won in the second start winning opening 13b (it is easy to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second starting winning port 13b than the first starting winning port 13a. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 13b. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize.

  In addition, it is determined whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred based on the detection results of the first starting port switch 14a and the first winning confirmation switch 14b and the detection results of the second starting port switch 15a and the second winning confirmation switch 15b. A security signal is externally output based on the detection of the occurrence of.

  Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13a and the second start winning opening 13b may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is very likely to win the second start winning port 13b. The first start winning opening 13a is provided directly below the effect display device 9, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first start winning port 13a is further reduced, or the first start winning port is set. The winning rate of the second starting winning port 13b is such that the nails are densely arranged around 13a, or the nail arrangement around the first starting winning port 13a is difficult to guide the game ball to the first starting winning port 13a. You may make it make higher than the winning rate of the 1st start winning opening 13a.

  In the upper part of the second special symbol display 8b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13a, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start prize memory) is displayed. A first special symbol reserved memory display section and the first special symbol reserved memory display section are provided separately, and a second special special display for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning slot 13b, that is, the second reserved memory number. For example, a special symbol storage memory display unit 18 including a 7-segment LED provided with a symbol storage memory display unit is provided. The first special symbol reserved memory display unit displays up to four first reserved memory numbers in the order of winning, and increases the number of indicators that are turned on by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one. The second special symbol reserved memory display unit displays up to four second reserved memory numbers in the order of winning, and increases the number of indicators that are turned on by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one. In this example, the upper limit number (up to 4) is provided for the starting memory number by winning at the first starting winning port 13a and the starting memory number by winning at the second starting winning port 13b. May be four or more.

  On the display screen of the effect display device 9, a first reserved memory display unit (not shown) for displaying the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display unit (not shown) for displaying the second reserved memory number. And are provided. In addition, you may make it provide the area | region (sum total pending | holding memory display part) which displays the total number (sum total pending memory count) which is the sum total of the 1st pending memory count and the 2nd pending memory count. As described above, if the summation pending storage display section for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that are not satisfied with the variable display start condition.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a variable winning ball device 15 that opens and closes only with respect to the second start winning opening 13b is provided, but the first start winning opening 13a and the second start winning opening 13b are provided. A configuration in which a variable winning ball apparatus that performs an opening / closing operation may be provided for any of the winning openings 13b.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes a big prize opening door, and when a specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and on the second special symbol display 8b, a specific display result (big hit) In the specific game state (big win game state) that occurs when the symbol is derived and displayed, the solenoid 21 controls the open door of the big winning opening, so that the big winning opening that becomes the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening which has been opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, other game winning holes such as the first starting winning opening 13a and the second starting winning opening 13b are played. More prize balls are paid out than when the ball passes (enters). Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 20 is in the open state in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, the first state advantageous to the player is obtained. On the other hand, if the special prize winning device 20 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 20, the game ball cannot be passed through (entered) into the special prize opening to obtain a prize ball, which is disadvantageous for the player. It becomes a state.

  The normal symbol display 10 is provided on the right side of the first special symbol display 8a. The normal symbol display 10 is composed of, for example, two lamps. When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized when turned on). For example, if the lower lamp is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. When the lamp on the lower side of the normal symbol display 10 is turned on and it is a win, the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the lower lamp is lit (a state in which a game ball can win the second start winning opening 13b). ). An upper part of the special symbol storage memory display 18 is provided with a normal symbol storage memory display 41 having four display portions (for example, four segments among seven segment LEDs) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32. It has been. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of display units to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of display units that are lit is reduced by one.

  In addition, the normal symbol holding memory display 41 composed of 7-segment LEDs has four display units (segments) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 and, for example, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened at the time of a big hit. There are two display units (segments) that indicate (the number of big hits) and two display units (segments) that indicate the gaming state, but these display units are separate from the normal symbol hold storage display unit. You may comprise. Further, the normal symbol display 10 may be configured by a segment LED or the like that can variably display a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “◯” and “x”) called normal symbols.

  In the vicinity of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, winning holes 29a to 29d of the normal winning apparatus are provided, and the game balls that have won the winning holes 29a and 29c are detected by the winning hole switch 30a and won in the winning holes 29b and 29d. The game ball is detected by the winning opening switch 30b. Each of the winning holes 29a to 29d constitutes a winning area provided in the game board 6 as an area for accepting game balls and allowing winning. The first start winning opening 13a, the second start winning opening 13b, and the big winning opening also constitute a winning area that accepts game balls and allows winning.

  In the first start winning opening 13a, two switches (a first start opening switch 14a and a first winning confirmation switch 14b) capable of detecting a game ball won in the start winning opening are provided. In this embodiment, a first start opening switch 14a and a first winning confirmation switch 14b are arranged up and down in the first start winning opening 13a (in this example, the first start opening switch 14a is arranged on the upper side. The first winning confirmation switch 14b is arranged on the lower side). Therefore, in this embodiment, the game ball won in the first start winning opening 13a is guided to the back of the game board 6, first detected by the first start opening switch 14a, and then detected by the first winning confirmation switch 14b. Is done.

  Further, in the second start winning opening 13b, two switches (a second start opening switch 15a and a second winning confirmation switch 15b) capable of detecting a game ball won in the start winning opening are provided. In this embodiment, the second start opening switch 15a and the second winning confirmation switch 15b are arranged vertically in the second start winning opening 13b (in this example, the second start opening switch 15a is arranged on the upper side. The second winning confirmation switch 15b is arranged on the lower side). Therefore, in this embodiment, the game ball won in the second start winning opening 13b is guided to the back of the game board 6, first detected by the second start opening switch 15a, and then detected by the second winning confirmation switch 15b. Is done.

  Further, two switches (a count switch 23 and a third winning confirmation switch 23a) capable of detecting a game ball won in the special winning opening are provided in the special winning opening. In this embodiment, the count switch 23 and the third winning confirmation switch 23a are arranged in the big winning opening (in this example, the counting switch 23 is arranged on the upper side and the third winning confirmation switch 23a is on the lower side. Is placed). Therefore, in this embodiment, the game ball won in the special winning opening is guided to the back of the game board 6 and is first detected by the count switch 23 and then detected by the third winning confirmation switch 23a.

  Also, different detection system switches are used as the first start opening switch 14a and the first winning confirmation switch 14b, the second starting opening switch 15a and the second winning confirmation switch 15b, the count switch 23 and the third winning confirmation switch 23a. It is done. In this embodiment, proximity switches are used as the first start port switch 14a, the second start port switch 15a, and the count switch 23, and the first winning confirmation switch 14b, the second winning confirmation switch 15b, and the third winning confirmation switch 23a are photo. A sensor is used.

Further, based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 14a, the first special symbol variation display is started, and the prize ball payout is executed. Further, based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the second start port switch 15a, the display of the variation of the second special symbol is started, and a prize ball payout is executed. Further, based on the game ball is detected by the count switch 23 or the second count switch 24, prize balls paid out is performed. In addition to the detection result of the first start port switch 14a, whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred is determined based on the detection result of the first winning confirmation switch 14b, and the security signal is generated based on the detection of the abnormal winning. Output externally. In addition to the detection result of the second start opening switch 15a, the presence / absence of an abnormal winning is determined based on the detection result of the second winning confirmation switch 15b, and the security signal is generated based on the detection of the abnormal winning. Output externally. In addition to the detection result of the count switch 23, whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred is determined based on the detection result of the third winning confirmation switch 23a, and a security signal is externally output based on the detection of the abnormal winning. The Accordingly, the first winning confirmation switch 14b, the second winning confirmation switch 15b, and the third winning confirmation switch 23a are used only for determination of abnormal winning.

  As described above, the first start port switch 14a, the second start port switch 15a, and the count switch 23 are configured using proximity switches, and the first to third winning check switches 14b, 15b, and 23a are using photo sensors. However, the detection methods of the first start opening switch 14a and the first winning confirmation switch 14b, the second starting opening switch 15a and the second winning confirmation switch 15b, the count switch 23 and the third winning confirmation switch 23a are shown in this embodiment. For example, if the detection method is different between the first and second start port switches 14a and 15a and the count switch 23 and the first to third winning confirmation switches 14b, 15b and 23a, for example, Photo sensors are used as the start port switches 14a and 15a and the count switch 23, and the first to third prize winning confirmation switches 14b and 15 , It may be used proximity switch as 23a. In this case, based on the detection results of the first and second start port switches 14a and 15a and the count switch 23, which are photosensors, special symbol variation display and prize ball payout processing are executed, and the first to third winning prizes which are proximity switches. The detection results of the confirmation switches 14b, 15b, and 23a are used only for the determination of the abnormal winning of the first starting winning port 13a, the second starting winning port 13b, and the big winning port. For example, instead of a proximity switch or an optical photosensor that is an electromagnetic switch, the first and second start port switches 14a and 15a and the count switch 23 or the first to third prize confirmation switches 14b, 15b, and 23a are used. Alternatively, a mechanical switch (such as a micro switch) may be used.

  Further, in this embodiment, the first and second start port switches 14a and 15a count switch 23 that trigger the execution of the special symbol change display and the prize ball payout process are the first to third prizes used for the determination of the abnormal winning. Although provided on the upstream side of the confirmation switches 14b, 15b, 23a, it may be provided on the downstream side of the switch used for the determination of the abnormal winning.

  Then, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first start port switch based on the detection signal input from the first start port switch 14a (proximity switch) and the detection signal input from the first winning confirmation switch 14b (photo sensor). When it is determined that the difference between the number of game balls detected at 14a and the number of game balls detected at the first winning confirmation switch 14b exceeds a predetermined threshold (in this example, 15 or more) As an error, it is determined that an abnormal winning to the first start winning opening 13a has occurred. The game detected by the second start port switch 15a based on the detection signal input from the second start port switch 15a (proximity switch) and the detection signal input from the second winning confirmation switch 15b (photo sensor). When it is determined that the difference between the number of balls and the number of game balls detected by the second winning confirmation switch 15b exceeds a predetermined threshold (in this example, 15 or more), a second error is generated as a predetermined error. It is determined that an abnormal winning to the winning opening 13b has occurred. In addition, based on the detection signal input from the count switch 23 (proximity switch) and the detection signal input from the third winning confirmation switch 23a (photo sensor), the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23 and the third winning prize are determined. If it is determined that the difference from the number of game balls detected by the confirmation switch 23a exceeds a predetermined threshold (in this example, 5 or more), an abnormal winning at the big winning opening occurs as a predetermined error. It is determined that

  In this way, the first start opening switch 14a and the first winning confirmation switch 14b, the second starting opening switch 15a and the second winning confirmation switch 15b, the count switch 23 and the third winning confirmation switch 23a are of different detection methods. By configuring the sensor (in this example, a proximity switch and a photo sensor), the actual number of winnings to the first starting winning port 13a, the second starting winning port 13b, and the big winning port using, for example, electromagnetic waves is actually When an illegal act that causes recognition to be greater than the number of winnings is made, there is a difference between the number of game balls detected by the proximity switch and the number of game balls detected by the photo switch, thereby controlling the game. Since the microcomputer 560 determines that an abnormal winning has occurred when the number of difference balls exceeds a predetermined threshold, it is possible to take a certain measure against illegal acts.

Decorative members 25L and 25R having decorative LEDs 25a blinking and displayed during the game are provided around the left and right sides of the game area 7, and an out port 26 for absorbing a game ball that has not won a prize is provided below. In addition, four speakers 27 that emit sound effects are provided on the left, right, top, and bottom of the outside of the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a top frame LED 28a, a left frame LED 28b, and a right frame LED 28c are provided. The top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the decoration LED 25a are examples of a decoration light emitter provided in the gaming machine.

  On the left and right sides of the game area 7, a plurality of accessory LEDs 63L and 63R are provided on the front surface, and cylindrical accessory items 65L and 65R provided so as to be rotatable around a rotation axis facing the front-rear direction. Yes. These accessories 65 </ b> L and 65 </ b> R are provided on the front surface of a decorative body 301, which will be described later, and are visible through the panel board 200. Further, a center frame ornament 11 for decorating the periphery of the display screen is provided around the effect display device 9, and light is emitted to an end surface of a light guide plate 701 described later on the center frame ornament 11. Center frame decoration LEDs 62a to 62f are provided.

Although not shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, a prize ball lamp that is turned on during the prize ball payout is provided in the vicinity of the left frame LED 28b, and the supply ball is cut in the vicinity of the top frame LED 28a. A ball-out lamp that is sometimes lit is provided. Note that the award ball lamp and the out-of-ball lamp are controlled to be turned on by the effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board when the award ball is being paid out or when the out-of-ball is detected. Further, although not shown in particular, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter referred to as “card unit”) 50 that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1. .

  A game ball launched from the ball striking device by the player's operation enters the game area 7 through the hit ball rail, and then descends the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning port 13a and is detected by the first start port switch 14a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, 1), the first special symbol display 8a starts variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts variable display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Is done. In other words, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13a. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning port 13b and is detected by the second start port switch 15a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the special symbol variable display ends, 2), the second special symbol display 8b starts variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts variable display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Is done. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 13b. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are stopped when a certain time has elapsed. If the special symbol at the time of stop (stop symbol) is a big hit symbol (specific display result), it will be “big hit”, and the special symbol at the time of stop (stop symbol) will be different from the big hit symbol (predetermined display result) Is “small hit”, and if the special symbol at the time of stoppage (stop symbol) is stopped and displayed, a special symbol different from the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol is “lost”.

  After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as “round game”) is executed a predetermined number of times. Further, after the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the game is controlled to the small hit game state different from the big hit game state.

  In this embodiment, when the big win symbol corresponding to “non-probability change” or “probability change A” in the special figure game is stopped and displayed, the first big win state (15 rounds) as the multi-round specific game state is displayed. (Big hit state). In the big hit gaming state (usually 15 round big hit state), the special winning prize ball device 20 has a predetermined winning period (for example, 29.5 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, eight) winning balls. During the period until the occurrence of the round, the round is performed to change the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player by opening the special winning opening. In this way, the special prize opening door that has opened the special prize opening during the round is received by receiving the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 6, and then the special prize opening is closed, so that the special variable prize ball is closed. The device 20 is changed to the second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. In the 15 round big hit state, the number of executions of the round, which is the opening cycle of the big prize opening, becomes the first round number (for example, “15”). A game in the 15 round big hit state in which the number of round executions is “15” is also referred to as a 15-time open game. In such a 15 round big hit state, every time a game ball wins a big winning opening, 15 balls (prize balls) are obtained. The 15 round round big hit state is also referred to as a first specific gaming state.

  When the big hit symbol corresponding to “probability change B” is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the state shifts to the second big hit state (high-speed 15 round big hit state) as the multi-round specific gaming state. In the second big hit state, the special prize winning ball device 20 has a big winning opening door in a second period (for example, 0.5 seconds) shorter than the first period in the first big hit state or a predetermined number (for example, three) of winnings. The round that changes the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is performed by opening the grand prize opening in the period until the ball is generated. In this way, the special prize opening door that has opened the special prize opening during the round is received by receiving the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 6, and then the special prize opening is closed, so that the special variable prize ball is closed. The device 20 is changed to the second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. In the second big hit state, the number of executions of the round, which is the opening cycle of the big prize opening, becomes the second round number (for example, “15”).

  In such a second big hit state, 15 game balls (prize balls) can be obtained if a game ball wins the big winning opening, but the opening period of the big winning opening is the second period (0.5 seconds). It is very short. For this reason, the second big hit state is a big hit gaming state in which a ball (prize ball) cannot be obtained substantially. The second big hit state is also referred to as a second specific gaming state. Further, the second big hit state may be one in which the number of round executions is smaller than that in the first big hit state. That is, in the second big hit state, the period in which the big prize opening is changed to the open state in each round is a second period shorter than the first period in the first big hit state, and the number of round executions is the first big hit state. It may be at least one of the second number of rounds less than the first number of rounds.

  In addition, after the first jackpot state is ended based on the fact that the jackpot symbol corresponding to “non-probable change” is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, it is compared with the normal state as one of the special gaming states. The time is controlled to be in a time-short state in which time-shortening control (short-time control) in which the variable symbol variable display time (special-figure variation time) is shortened in the special-figure game is performed. Here, the normal state is a normal gaming state as a gaming state different from a specific gaming state such as a big hit gaming state, a probability variation state, and a short-time state, and an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a system reset is performed). As in the case where the initialization process is performed after the power is turned on, the same control is performed. If the time-short state is terminated when any of the conditions of the special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and the variable display result is “big hit” is satisfied first, Good. Thus, like the big hit symbol special symbol corresponding to “non-probable change”, the big hit symbol controlled to the short-time state after the first big hit state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is This is called a non-probable big hit symbol (also referred to as “normal big hit symbol”). Further, the fact that the non-probable variable big hit symbol among the big hit symbols is stopped and displayed and the variable display result becomes “big hit” is called “non-probable big hit” (also referred to as “normal big hit”).

  The jackpot symbol corresponding to “probability variation B” is displayed after the first big hit state is ended based on the fact that the jackpot symbol corresponding to “probability variation A” is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game. After the second big hit state is ended based on the fact that it is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the game, the special figure variation time is shortened as one of the special game states different from the short-time state, for example, compared with the normal state. Along with the time-shortening control, the state is controlled to a probability variation state (high probability state) in which probability variation control (probability variation control) is continuously performed. In this probabilistic state, the variable display result of each special figure game and decorative design is improved so that the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” and further controlled to the big hit gaming state will be higher than in the normal state and the short-time state. To do. Such a probability change state continues until the next variable display result is a “big hit”, regardless of the number of executions of the special game.

  Like the jackpot symbol corresponding to such “probability change A”, the jackpot symbol controlled to the probability change state after the first jackpot state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game is the probability change jackpot symbol. It is called. In addition, like the jackpot symbol corresponding to “probability change B”, the jackpot symbol controlled to the probability change state after the jackpot game state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game is the sudden hit bonus symbol. It is called. In addition, the probability variation big hit symbol out of the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed and the variable display result becomes “big hit” is called “probable big hit”. The fact that the sudden hit symbol is stopped and displayed and the variable display result is “big hit” is called “surprise big hit” (also referred to as “surprise big hit”). These jackpot symbols are arbitrary. For example, in order to prevent the player from recognizing the jackpot type, the jackpot symbol may not be a number but may be a predetermined symbol or the like. .

  After the special symbol corresponding to “small hit” is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the small hit game state is controlled. In this small hit game state, similarly to the second big hit state, a variable winning operation is performed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 to change the big winning opening to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player. That is, in the small hit gaming state, for example, the operation of setting the special variable winning ball device 20 to the first state (open state) over the second period is the second number {the number of executions equal to the second number of rounds (in this example, 15 It is repeatedly executed until it reaches (time)}. In the small hit gaming state, as in the second big hit state, the period during which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is in the first state is the second period, and the number of executions of the operation in the first state is the second. Control may be performed so that at least one of the number of times is performed. After the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state is not changed, and the game state before the variable display result becomes “small hit” is continuously controlled. However, if the number of executions of the special figure game in the special gaming state has reached a predetermined number when the special figure game with the variable display result of “small hit” is executed, after the end of the small hit gaming state, The special gaming state may end and return to the normal state. A game in the small hit gaming state in which the number of times that the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is set to the first state by the variable winning operation is “15” is also referred to as a 15-time open game, similar to the game in the second big hit state. When the winning ball apparatus provided separately from the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 in each round in the second big hit state is changed to the first state, the same as in the second big hit state even in the small hit gaming state In the aspect, the winning ball apparatus may be changed to the first state.

  In the probabilistic state and the short time state, the normal symbol display unit 10 controls the normal symbol in the normal symbol game so that the variation time of the normal symbol (ordinary symbol variation time) is shorter than that in the normal state. Control to improve the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable blade piece in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal figure”. The game ball can easily pass (enter) the second start winning opening 13b, such as control for making the tilt control time to be performed longer than that in the normal state, and control for increasing the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied. It should be noted that any one of these controls may be performed in the probability variation state or the short time state, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. As described above, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 13b in the probability change state or the short time state is also referred to as high release control. When the high opening control is performed, the frequency at which the second start winning opening 13b is in the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 8b is easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. In addition, the time until the variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. Therefore, in the probability variation state and the short time state, it becomes easier to enter the big hit gaming state than in the normal state. The period during which the high opening control can be executed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to either the certain change state or the short-time state. . Further, it is also said that the gaming state is in the high base during the high opening control period. On the other hand, when it is not the high opening control period, it is said that the gaming state is in the low base. The short-time state in this embodiment is a gaming state also referred to as a low-probability high-base state, and the normal state is a gaming state also referred to as a low-probability low-base state, which is a probabilistic state that is not a high release control period. The latent probability changing state is a gaming state also called a high probability low base state.

  In this embodiment, after the end of the second big hit state based on the “probability big hit” corresponding to “probability change B” in the normal state, only the probability change control is performed, and the time-shortening control and the high opening control are performed. The process proceeds to the second probability variation control (latent probability variation state) that is not performed. Further, after the end of the second big hit state based on the fact that the “probable big hit” is made in the probability change state, the state shifts to the first probability change state where the time-shortening control and the high opening control are performed together with the probability change control.

  As described above, the probability variation state includes not only the time variation control and the high release control are performed together with the probability variation control but also the probability variation control only and the time reduction control and the high release control are not performed (latency probability variation). It may be. In addition, for example, after the first big hit state based on the fact that the variable display result in the special figure game is “probable big hit”, the first positive change state (high-speed control and high-open control are performed together with the positive change control (high When the number of executions of the special figure game reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 70 times) without the special figure display result being “big hit”, the probability variation control is continued. However, the control may be performed in a second certain change state (also referred to as a highly accurate low base state) that is not performed after the time-shortening control or the high opening control is finished.

  Further, in this embodiment, after the second big hit state is ended based on the fact that the variable display result in the special game is “surprise big hit” in the probability changing state, the second probability changing state (latent probability changing state) is reached. Although the transition was made, not only the probability change state but also the first probability change even after the end of the second big hit state based on the fact that the variable display result in the special game is “abrupt big hit” when in the short time state You may make it transfer to a state. Alternatively, after the first big hit state based on the “probable big hit” is finished, it is controlled to the first positive change state until the special figure display result becomes “big hit” again, while the second big hit state based on the “surprise big hit” is controlled. After the completion, the process shifts to the first certain change state, and when the number of executions of the special figure game reaches a predetermined number without causing the special figure display result to be “big hit”, the second certain change state is entered. Also good. While the short-time control and the high-open control are started and ended simultaneously (interlocked), the start and end of the probability variation control is not necessarily linked to the start and end of the short-time control and high-open control. May be.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas provided in the effect display device 9, the special symbol game using the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a. Corresponding to the start of one of the special figure games using the second special figure on the display unit 8b, the variable display (variation display) of the decorative symbols is started. In the period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the end of variable display due to the stop display of the fixed decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas, The variable display state may be a predetermined reach state. Here, the reach state refers to a decorative pattern (“reach” which has not been temporarily stopped yet when the decorative pattern temporarily stopped displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 forms a part of the jackpot combination. "Varying symbols") is a display state in which the variation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. is there. Specifically, a part of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas) constitutes a predetermined jackpot combination. In a remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, a “medium” decorative symbol display area, etc.) that has not yet been temporarily stopped when a decorative symbol (for example, a decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) is temporarily stopped. The display state in which the decorative symbols are changing, or all or part of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas are synchronized while the decorative symbols constitute all or part of the jackpot combination. The display state is fluctuating.

  Next, the structure of the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the gaming machine as viewed from the back. As shown in FIG. 2, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a variable display control unit 49 including an effect control board 80 on which an effect control microcomputer for controlling the effect display device 9 is mounted, a game control microcomputer, etc. Various boards such as a game control board (main board) 31, a voice control board 70, a lamp driver board 35, and a payout control board 37 on which a payout control microcomputer for performing ball payout control are mounted are installed. ing. The game control board 31 is stored in the board storage case 800.

  Further, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, there are provided a power supply board 990 and a touch sensor board (not shown) on which power supply circuits for creating various power supply voltages such as DC30V, DC21V, DC12V and DC5V are mounted. The power supply board 990 is supplied with the game control board 31 and each electrical component control board (the effect control board 80 and the payout control board 37) in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and each electrical component (power is supplied) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A power switch as a power supply permission means for executing or shutting off the power supply to the component), and a clear switch for clearing the RAM 55 of the game control microcomputer 560 of the game control board 31 are provided. ing. Further, a replaceable fuse is provided inside the power switch (inside the substrate).

  In this embodiment, the main board 31 is provided on the game board side, and the payout control board 37 is provided on the game frame side. Even in such a configuration, as will be described later, the communication between the main board 31 and the payout control board 37 is performed by serial communication, thereby facilitating the routing of the wiring when replacing the game board. .

  Each control board is equipped with control means including a control microcomputer. The control means is an electrical component (game device: ball payout device 97, effect display device 9, light emission from a lamp, LED, etc.) provided in the gaming machine according to a command signal (control signal) as a command from the game control means or the like. Body, speaker 27, etc.). Hereinafter, the main board 31 may be included in the control board for explanation. In that case, the control means mounted on the control board refers to each of the game control means and the means for controlling the electrical components provided in the gaming machine in accordance with a command signal from the game control means or the like. A substrate on which a microcomputer other than the main substrate 31 is mounted may be referred to as a sub-substrate. The ball payout device 97 is a device for paying out a game ball guided by a passage for guiding the game ball and a sprocket driven by a stepping motor or the like to an upper plate or a lower plate. A payout number counting switch for counting prize balls and rental balls is also configured as part of the unit. In this embodiment, the payout detection means is realized by a payout number count switch, and has a function of detecting that a winning ball or a lending ball is actually paid out from the ball payout device 97. In this case, the payout number count switch outputs a detection signal every time one payout of prize balls or rental balls is detected.

  On the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a terminal board 160 having terminals for outputting various information to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed. The terminal board 160 includes, for example, information output signals such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state (start signal, symbol determination frequency 1 signal, jackpot 1 signal, jackpot 2 signal, jackpot 3 signal, time reduction signal, security An information output terminal for externally outputting signals, prize ball signals 1, gaming machine error status signals) is provided. Note that the gaming machine error status signal does not necessarily have to be output to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and a door indicating that the gaming frame is open from the information output terminal instead of the gaming machine error status signal. An open signal or the like may be output.

  The game balls stored in the storage tank 38 pass through the guide rails, reach the ball payout device 97 covered with the payout case 40A through the curve rod. Above the ball payout device 97, a ball break switch 187 is provided as a game medium break detection means. When the ball break switch 187 detects a ball break, the payout operation of the ball payout device 97 stops. When the ball break switch 187 detects a shortage of game balls, the game balls are replenished to the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the replenishment mechanism provided on the gaming machine installation island.

  When a large number of game balls as prizes based on winning a prize or a game ball based on a ball lending request are paid out and the hitting ball supply tray 3 is full, the game balls are guided to the surplus ball receiving tray 4 through the surplus ball guiding path. Further, when the game ball is paid out, a sensing lever (not shown) presses a full tank switch (not shown) as the storage state detection means, and the full tank switch as the storage state detection means is turned on. In this state, the rotation of the payout motor in the ball payout device is stopped, the operation of the ball payout device is stopped, and the driving of the ball hitting device is also stopped.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 3 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to include at least the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or internal. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 156 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54, so that the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  The game control microcomputer 560 includes a random number circuit 503. The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to win a jackpot based on a display result of variable symbol special display. The random number circuit 503 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to win a jackpot based on a display result of variable symbol special display. The random number circuit 503 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  The random number circuit 503 includes a numeric data update range selection setting function (initial value selection setting function and upper limit value selection setting function), numeric data update rule selection setting function, and numeric data update rule selection. It has various functions such as a switching function. With such a function, the randomness of the generated random numbers can be improved.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 560 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54 (an ID number assigned with a different value for each product of the game control microcomputer 560). The numerical data obtained by the execution is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 503 can be further improved.

  The game control microcomputer 560 reads the numerical data as random R from the random number circuit 503 when a start winning to the first start port switch 14a or the second start port switch 15a occurs, and starts to change the special symbol and the effect symbol Sometimes it is determined whether or not to make a big hit display result as a specific display result based on the random R, that is, whether or not to make a big hit. Then, when it is determined to be a big hit, the gaming state is shifted to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 is used for inputting / outputting (transmitting / receiving) signals to / from the payout control board 37 (the payout control microcomputer) and the effect control board 80 (the effect control microcomputer) by serial communication. A serial communication circuit 505 is incorporated. Note that the payout control microcomputer and the effect control microcomputer also have a serial communication circuit (not shown) for inputting and outputting signals with the game control microcomputer 560 through serial communication.

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as the value of the special symbol process flag and the pending storage number counter) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls (specifically, prize balls described later) The value of the command output counter) is stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up.

  A reset signal from the power supply board is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 560. A reset circuit for generating a reset signal supplied to the game control microcomputer 560 and the like is mounted on the power supply board. When the reset signal becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like are in an operable state, and when the reset signal becomes low level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like are in an operation stop state. Therefore, an allowable signal that allows the operation of the game control microcomputer 560 or the like is output during a period when the reset signal is at a high level, and a game control microcomputer is output when the reset signal is at a low level. An operation stop signal for stopping the operation of 560 or the like is output. Note that the reset circuit may be mounted on each electric component control board (a board on which a microcomputer for controlling the electric parts is mounted).

  Further, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board has dropped below a predetermined value is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the power supply board monitors the voltage value of a predetermined voltage (for example, DC30V or DC5V) used in the gaming machine, and when the voltage value decreases to a predetermined value (the power supply voltage is reduced). A power supply monitoring circuit that outputs a power-off signal indicating that). Instead of mounting the power monitoring circuit on the power supply board, it may be mounted on a board that is backed up by a backup power supply (for example, the main board 31). In addition, a clear signal indicating that a clear switch for instructing to clear the contents of the RAM is operated is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560.

  Further, the gate switch 32a, the first start opening switch 14a, the first winning confirmation switch 14b, the second starting opening switch 15a, the second winning confirmation switch 15b, the count switch 23, the third winning confirmation switch 23a, and each winning opening switch 30a. , 30b, and an input driver circuit 58 for supplying a detection signal to the basic circuit is also mounted on the main board 31, and includes a solenoid 16 for opening / closing the variable winning ball apparatus 15, a solenoid 21 for opening / closing the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, and an accessory 65L, An output circuit 59 for driving the accessory motors 17L and 17R for rotating the 65R according to a command from the basic circuit is also mounted on the main board 31, and a system reset circuit for resetting the game control microcomputer 560 when the power is turned on (see FIG. Not shown) and information such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of jackpot gaming state An output signal, via a terminal board 160, the information output circuit 64 for outputting to an external device such as a hall computer also mounted on the main substrate 31.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 156 via the relay board 77. The control command is received, and display control with the effect display device 9 that variably displays the effect symbol is performed.

  The effect control board 80 is equipped with an effect control microcomputer (not shown) including an effect control CPU and a RAM. The RAM may be externally attached. In the effect control board 80, an effect control CPU (not shown) operates according to a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives from the main board 31 inputted via the relay board 77. An effect control command is received via the input driver and the input port in response to the embedded signal (effect control INT signal). Further, the effect control CPU (not shown) causes the VDP (video display processor) to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

  An effect control CPU (not shown) reads necessary data from a character ROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The character ROM is for storing character image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including effect symbols) in advance. An effect control CPU (not shown) outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP. The VDP performs display control based on data input from the CPU for effect control.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver on the effect control board 80. The input driver allows the signal input from the relay board 77 to pass only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 80 (does not pass the signal in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a means.

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). A unidirectional circuit (not shown) is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. Furthermore, since the production control command and the production control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the I / O port unit which is a unidirectional circuit, the signal going from the relay board 77 to the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. . That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 156 side).

  Further, the effect control CPU (not shown) outputs a signal for driving the LED to the lamp driver board 35 via an output port (not shown). The effect control CPU outputs sound number data to the sound control board 70 via the output port.

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver via an input driver (not shown). The LED driver outputs drive signals to the top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, the center frame decoration LEDs 62a to 62d, the accessory LEDs 63L and 63R, the first light guide plate LEDs 60a to 60t, the second light guide plate LEDs 61a to 61f, and the like. It supplies to each LED provided in the side. Further, a drive signal is supplied to the decoration LED 25a provided on the game board side. When a light emitter other than the LED is provided, a drive circuit (driver) for driving the light emitter is mounted on the lamp driver substrate 35.

  In the voice control board 70, the sound number data is input to a voice synthesis IC (not shown) via an input driver (not shown). The voice synthesizing IC generates voice and sound effects corresponding to the sound number data and outputs them to an amplifier circuit (not shown). The amplifier circuit outputs to the speaker 27 an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the voice synthesis IC to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume. Control data corresponding to sound number data is stored in a sound data ROM (not shown). The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data showing the output form of the sound effect or sound in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, the changing period of the effect design).

  Next, the structure of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing the game board unit. FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view showing the game board. FIG. 7 is a rear view showing the spacer member. FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a state in which a plurality of game boards are stacked. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line EE in FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along line FF in FIG.

(Game board unit)
As shown in FIG. 5, the game board unit 400 includes a game board 6, a light guide plate unit 700 arranged on the back side of the game board 6, and a back side of the game board 6. A decoration body 301 that is decorated from the side, a cover body 302 for attaching the decoration body 301 to the game board 6, and a variation that includes the effect display device 9 and the effect control board 80, etc. The display control unit 49 is mainly configured.

  As will be described later, the light guide plate unit 700 is mounted on a periphery of the light guide plate 701 and a light guide plate 701 formed of a transparent synthetic resin material (translucent material) such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, or methacrylic resin. The mounting frame 702 is mainly configured. A plurality of first light guide plates LED 60a to 60t and second light guide plates LED 61a to 61f are disposed in the mounting frame 702, and the light from the LEDs is incident on the peripheral end surface of the light guide plate 701, and the incident The light guide plate 701 is decorated with light by reflecting the emitted light and emitting it to the front side. Details of the light guide plate unit 700 will be described later.

  The decoration body 301 is a three-dimensional decoration body that decorates the game area 7 of the game board 6 formed transparently from the back side as will be described later, and has a thickness of a predetermined width in the front-rear direction. Yes. Although the front surface of the decorative body 301 is not particularly shown in detail, it is formed in a non-flat surface shape, and a decorative portion with a sense of depth is formed. Also, various display devices (for example, the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, etc.) provided on the game board 6 side, driving means (solenoids 16, 21, accessory motors 17L, 17R, etc.), LED The wires extending from the various switches (for example, the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 14a, the second start port switch 15a, the count switch 23, etc.) extend from between the back surface of the game board 6 and the front surface of the decorative body 301. Since these wires are pulled out to the side, these wirings are colored in the same color or similar colors as the decorative portion, thereby preventing the wirings from being noticeable.

  In addition, an opening 303 for allowing the display surface of the effect display device 9 disposed on the back side to be visible is formed at a substantially central position of the decorative body 301, and in the vicinity thereof, a game area A plurality of game ball discharge ports (not shown) for discharging game balls won in various winning ports (for example, the first start winning port 13a, the second start winning port 13b, etc.) arranged on the back side to the rear side are formed. Has been.

  On the front surface of the decorative body 301, the above-mentioned effects for the purpose 65L, 65R are provided so as to be rotatable around a rotation axis facing in the front-rear direction, and are driven by the accessory motors 17L, 17R as drive means. In addition, a decorative light emitter (not shown) such as an LED or a lamp is provided. The decorative body 301 configured in this way is assembled to the cover body 302 on the back side from the front side.

  Although the decorative body 301 of the present embodiment is configured by a single plate-shaped body having a predetermined plate thickness, the shape can be variously modified and a plurality of individually formed decorative members can be used. It may be configured.

  The cover body 302 is made of a transparent synthetic resin material, and is formed so that the decorative body 301 can be accommodated from the front side in a body portion 311 formed in a box shape having an open front surface. A flange piece 310 for attaching to the game board 6 is formed outward from the peripheral edge of the front opening of the main body 311, and the cover body 302 with respect to the game board 6 is provided on the front side of the flange piece 310. A plurality of positioning bosses 312a to 312d (312d not shown) for determining the mounting position are projected toward the front side, and mounting screws 313 for mounting the cover body 302 to the game board 6 are provided. Attachment holes 314 to be attached are formed at a plurality of locations. As shown in the enlarged view of FIG. 5, the height (projection length) dimension L4 and the diameter (outer diameter) L5 of the positioning bosses 312a to 312d from the front surface of the flange piece 310 are all the same. .

  An opening 315 is formed in the back plate 311a of the main body 311 so that the display surface of the effect display device 9 assembled on the back side of the back plate 311a can be visually recognized. The variable display control unit 49 including the effect display device 9 is attached to the back surface of the back plate 311a so that the display surface of the effect display device 9 faces the opening 315 from the back side of the back plate 311a. Note that the variable display control unit 49 may be directly attached to the back surface of the decorative body 301.

  In addition to the decorative body 301 and the variable display control unit 49, other devices and boards can be assembled to the cover body 302, and the cover body 302 and the decorative body assembled to the cover body 302 integrally. A gaming component unit 300 is composed of a plurality of gaming components related to the game including 301, the variable display control unit 49, and the like. The gaming component unit 300 configured as described above is detachably attached to the game board 6 and is attached to a cover 302, which is a model-common component used in common for a plurality of models, on a model-specific decorative body. Since various game parts such as 301 and the variable display control unit 49 can be detachably assembled, a plurality of game parts arranged on the back side of the game board 6 can be attached at a time by simply attaching the cover body 302. Not only can it be arranged, but when changing models or performing maintenance, the decorative body and game parts specific to the model can be removed from the cover body 302, so that workability is improved.

(Game board)
As shown in FIGS. 6 to 9, the game board 6 includes a board surface plate 200 formed in a square shape with a transparent synthetic resin material (translucent material) such as an acrylic resin, a polycarbonate resin, and a methacrylic resin, It is mainly composed of a spacer member 250 that is integrally attached to the back surface 200b side of the panel board 200. The thickness width dimension P1 (see FIG. 9) of the board surface plate 200 is about 1 cm, and the whole is formed to be transparent. In this embodiment, the entire board surface plate 200 is formed transparent, but the board surface board 200 is transparent so that the decorative body 301 disposed on the rear surface side from the front surface side can be seen through. For example, it may be translucent or colored. Moreover, even if the whole does not have translucency, the translucent part should just be formed in at least one part of the game area 7. FIG.

  The board surface plate 200 has the display surface of the effect display device 9 disposed on the back side facing the front surface side, an attachment hole 201 to which the center frame decoration 11 (see FIG. 1) is attached, and the variable winning ball device 15. A mounting hole 203 in which the mounting hole to which (see FIG. 1) is attached and a mounting hole in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 (see FIG. 1) is integrated and an out port 26 (see FIG. 1) are formed. The outlet hole 204, the mounting hole 205 to which the gate 32 (see FIG. 1) is attached, and the openings 206a to 206d to which the winning hole members constituting the winning holes 29a to 29d are attached penetrate in the front-rear direction. Is formed.

  Screw holes TA into which screws for attaching each member are screwed are formed at a plurality of locations on the front surface around each of the attachment holes 201 to 206, and an outer rail 500a and an inner rail 500b (to be described later) (see FIG. 11). Are formed at a plurality of locations.

  In addition, a plurality of mounting holes are formed around the board surface plate 200 so as to protrude from the spacer member 250 on the front surface side, and are formed with screw holes to which mounting screws for mounting outer rail decorations 600a to 600c described later are mounted. The mounting bosses 260j that protrude from the bosses 260a to 260h and the spacer member 250 on the front surface side and are formed with screw holes to which mounting screws for attaching a certificate sticking member 601 (see FIG. 11), which will be described later, are formed at the tips are respectively provided. Insertion holes 207a to 207j to be inserted are formed penetrating in the front-rear direction at corresponding positions.

  In addition, a plurality of positioning bosses 261a to 261c that protrude from the spacer member 250 to the front side are respectively fitted to the upper left, lower left, and upper right when the panel board 200 is viewed from the front side. Holes 208a to 208c are formed penetrating in the front-rear direction at corresponding positions. In addition to these, a plurality of insertion holes, mounting holes, and the like are formed.

  Further, locking step portions 220a to 220d to which the elastic locking claws 270a to 270d formed on the spacer member 250 are respectively locked are formed at positions near the four corners on the side surface of the board surface plate 200. The locking step portions 220a to 220d are notched at the front edge portion of the side surface of the board plate 200 (see FIG. 10).

  The spacer member 250 is formed in a frame shape by forming an opening 251 in the center of a plate-like member whose outer shape is formed in the same shape as the board surface plate 200.

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 6 to 9, the spacer member 250 includes a back plate 252 formed in a frame shape, a side wall 253 erected from the periphery of the back plate 252 toward the front side, and a back plate 252. The inner wall 254 is erected from the peripheral edge of the opening 251 of the plate 252 toward the front surface, and the inner wall 254 and the side wall 253 on the front surface side of the back plate 252 are erected in a grid pattern. And ribs 255. The inner peripheral wall 254 and the rib 255 have a height width dimension (front-rear width dimension) P2 of about 1 cm, which is about half the height width dimension (front-rear width dimension, about 2 cm) P1 of the side wall 253. And the board surface board 200 is assembled | attached so that the back surface 200b may contact | abut on the front surface 250a comprised by the front end surface of the rib 255 (refer FIG. 9). And the side wall 253 is arrange | positioned on the outer side of the side peripheral surface of the assembled board surface board 200, and it covers with this side wall 253, and is protected from the damage by contact or a fall.

  That is, the spacer member 250 has a thickness width dimension P2 (see FIG. 9) that is a substantial plate thickness of about 1 cm, and the front surface 250a formed by the front end face of the inner peripheral wall 254 and the rib 255 has A mounting surface is configured, and the game board 6 having a thickness width dimension of about 2 cm is configured by the board surface plate 200 disposed on the front surface 250a.

  In the vicinity of the four corners of the side wall 253, elastic locking claws 270a to 270d elastically locked to locking step portions 220a to 220d formed on the side peripheral surface of the board surface plate 200 cut the kerf from the front end portion. It is formed by.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 9, the mounting bosses 260 a to 260 h and 260 j and the positioning bosses 261 a to 261 c described above are provided on the front side of the back plate 252 from the intersecting position of the rib 255 to the front side. Projected toward. The mounting bosses 260a to 260h and 260j and the positioning bosses 261a to 261c have a length that slightly protrudes from the front end of the side wall 253 to the front side. Particularly, the mounting bosses 260c and 260f are formed slightly longer than the other mounting bosses 260a, 260b, 260d to 260h, and 260j and the positioning bosses 261a to 261c, and are assembled as described later. The face plate 200 protrudes to the front side from the game board surface 200a, and a screw hole 260k (see FIG. 9) is formed penetrating in the vertical direction.

  When the board surface plate 200 is arranged on the front surface 250a of the spacer member 250 configured as described above, the positioning bosses 261a to 261c are fitted into the positioning holes 208a to 208c formed in the board surface plate 200 from the back side, and the spacer The mounting position of the panel board 200 with respect to the member 250 is determined, and the mounting bosses 260a to 260h and 260j are inserted into the insertion holes 207a to 207h and 207j, respectively, and are attached to the tips of the mounting bosses 260a to 260h and 260j. The formed screw hole faces the game board surface 200a side of the board board 200.

  Further, when the back surface 200b of the board surface plate 200 is brought into contact with the front surface 250a of the spacer member 250, the elastic locking claws 270a to 270d are elastically locked to the locking step portions 220a to 220d, and the spacer member 250. The detachment of the board plate 200 from the board is regulated. Thus, in a state where the elastic locking claws 270a to 270d are elastically locked to the locking step portions 220a to 220d, the tips of the elastic locking claws 270a to 270d are the game board surface 200a of the board plate 200. It does not protrude further to the front side (see FIG. 10).

  FIG. 10 shows a state in which the elastic locking claw 270a is engaged with the locking step 220a. Note that the elastic locking claws 270b to 270d and the locking step portions 220b to 220d are configured in the same manner as the elastic locking claws 270a and the locking step portions 220a, and thus detailed description thereof will be omitted. And

  Since the length dimension P10 from the base portion to the distal end portion of the elastic locking claw 270a is formed shorter than the thickness width dimension P1 of the board surface plate 200 (P10 <P1), the elastic engagement claw portion 220a is elastically engaged. In a state where the pawl 270a is locked, the distal end portion of the elastic locking pawl 270a is disposed at a position retracted from the game board surface 200a to the back side by a predetermined width dimension P11. Therefore, the tip of the elastic locking claw 270a does not protrude to the front side of the game board surface 200a of the board board 200.

  Further, the length dimension P12 of the locking piece portion of the elastic locking claw 270a is formed to be approximately the same as the width dimension from the rear side edge to the locking step portion 220a on the side surface of the board surface plate 200. The length dimension P13 of the part is formed shorter than the length dimension (P12 + P13) of the locking step part 220a. That is, since the elastic locking claw 270a is locked to the locking step portion 220a when the back surface 200b of the panel surface plate 200 is brought into contact with the front surface 250a of the spacer member 250, the panel surface plate 200 is in the locked state. Against the back and forth.

  As described above, the front end portion of the side wall 253 including the elastic locking claws 270a to 270d is formed so as not to protrude to the front side from the game board surface 200a of the assembled board board 200. Projecting to the front side of the game board surface 200a, the elastic locking claws 270a to 270d are prevented from being damaged due to contact with the floor surface or other game boards 6 or the like during manufacturing, storage, or transportation described later. The

  Further, by disposing the board surface plate 200 on the front surface 250a, the elastic locking claw 270a is locked to the locking step portion 220a and the separation of the board surface plate 200 from the front surface 250a is prevented. Easy to install. Further, the elastic latching claw 270a is not only latched on the side surface of the board surface plate 200 which does not affect the game area 7 formed on the game board surface 200a, but the tip of the elastic latching claw 270a is in the game board surface in the latched state. Since it does not protrude from 200a, when the plurality of game boards 6 are stacked, it is prevented that the tips of the elastic locking claws 270a come into contact with the upper game board 6 and are damaged.

  The positioning bosses 261a to 261c fitted in the positioning holes 208a to 208c and the mounting bosses 260a, 260b, 260d to 260h, 260j inserted into the insertion holes 207a to 207h, 207j Although it does not protrude to the front side from the game board surface 200a of 200, the mounting bosses 260c and 260f protrude to the front side by about 5 mm from the game board surface 200a of the board plate 200.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, the protruding length P3 of the mounting bosses 260c and 260f protruding from the front surface 250a of the spacer member 250 is longer than the thickness width dimension P1 of the panel board 200. In addition, the protruding length dimension P4 of the board surface plate 200 from the game board surface 200a is longer than the depth dimension P5 of the fitting recesses 264c and 264f (P4> P5).

  As shown in FIG. 6, an out opening 262 communicating with the out port hole 204 is formed in the lower portion of the opening 251 in the back plate 252. Out-out ribs 263 are also erected on the periphery of the out opening 262 on the front surface side of the back plate 252, and the front end surface thereof comes into contact with the periphery of the out-hole hole 204 in the back surface 200 b of the board plate 200, Thus, an out opening 262 having a predetermined width dimension in the front-rear direction is configured.

  As shown in FIG. 7, circles having inner diameters (sizes) at which the tips of the mounting bosses 260 c and 260 f can be fitted respectively at positions corresponding to the mounting bosses 260 c and 260 f on the back surface 250 b of the back plate 252. The fitting recesses 264c and 264f having a shape (see the enlarged view in FIG. 9) are recessed, and when a plurality of game boards 6 are stacked vertically as shown in FIG. 9, the lower game board 6 is attached. The bosses 260c and 260f are fitted into the fitting recesses 264c and 264f. That is, the inner diameter L7 of the fitting recesses 264c and 264f is formed larger than the outer diameter L6 of the mounting bosses 260c and 260f (see the enlarged view in FIG. 9).

  Circular cover body positioning holes 265a to 265d into which the positioning bosses 312a to 312d provided on the cover body 302 can be fitted are formed on the upper left and right sides and the lower left and right sides of the opening 251 in the back plate 252. Is formed. Specifically, a cover body positioning hole 265a is provided at a position corresponding to the positioning boss 312a on the back plate 252, and a cover body positioning hole 265b is provided at a position corresponding to the positioning boss 312b. A cover body positioning hole 265c is provided at a corresponding position, and a cover body positioning hole 265d is provided at a position corresponding to the positioning boss 312d.

  Of these cover body positioning holes 265a to 265d, the inner diameters L1 of the upper right and lower right cover body positioning holes 265a and 265d when viewed from the back side are the upper left and lower left cover body positioning holes 265b when viewed from the back side. , 265c is larger than the inner diameter L2 (L1> L2).

  Therefore, when the cover body 302 is attached to the back surface of the spacer member 250, first, the positioning boss 312a (or 312d) is attached to the cover body positioning hole 265a (or inner diameter larger than the cover body positioning hole 265b (or 265c)). Or 265d), and the other positioning boss 312b (or 312c) is fitted to the cover body positioning hole 265b (or 265c) having a large inner diameter, using this as a foothold. It is possible to easily position the cover body 302 assembled with the heavy object with respect to the spacer member 250.

  At the periphery of the opening 251 on the back surface 250 b of the back plate 252, there is an arc-shaped engagement step portion 267 that engages with the front end portion 604 of the outer rail decorations 600 a to 600 c described later, and the periphery of the opening 251. It is extended in several places along. The engagement step portion 267 includes a contact surface 267a formed along the periphery of the opening 251 in the back surface 250b of the spacer member 250, and a regulation surface 267b suspended from the outer periphery of the contact surface 267a. (See FIG. 14).

  Further, in the vicinity of the fitting recesses 264c and 264f on the back surface 250b of the back plate 252, an engagement step portion 268a that engages with an engagement claw 606a that is formed on the outer rail decoration 600a to be described later and that faces in the vertical direction; An engagement step portion 268b that engages with an engagement claw 606b that is formed on the outer rail decoration 600b and faces in the vertical direction is formed.

  A light guide plate unit 700 described later is attached to the left and right sides of the upper side portion of the annular inner peripheral wall 254 that is suspended from the back surface 200b of the board surface plate 200 so as to follow the periphery of the opening 251 of the spacer member 250. Positioning notches 271a and 271b for forming positioning holes at the time, and elastic engaging claws for forming engaging portions for attaching the light guide plate unit 700 on the left and right sides of the lower side of the inner peripheral wall 254 272a and 272b are formed (see FIG. 17). The elastic engagement claws 272a and 272b are formed by cutting out a part of the inner peripheral wall 254, and are formed at the upper rear end of a horizontal elastic piece extending from the back surface 200b side to the rear side of the board surface plate 200.

  Next, the manufacturing process of the game board 6 configured as described above will be briefly described. After a resin melted by applying heat to a synthetic resin is poured into a mold to form an original board of the board face plate 200, a predetermined processing is performed. The original plate is cut into a predetermined shape using an apparatus. On the other hand, the spacer member 250 is molded, and the board face plate 200 and the spacer member 250 are integrally assembled to constitute the game board 6.

  Next, after setting up a failure nail K (see FIG. 14), attachment holes for various winning devices, etc. on the surface of the board plate 200, the failure nail K is placed by conveying it to a nailing machine. These processes are sequentially performed when, for example, the game board is placed on the transport conveyor and transported. And when transporting to a nailing machine through a processing machine such as a mounting hole, in order to save space when waiting in the next processing process, multiple body plates are stacked and efficiently transported to the conveyor Transport.

  In addition, after attaching a ball rail or a small winning device to be described later after nailing, large components such as a large winning device and a control circuit board are attached, but the assembly process is complicated and the assembly speed is increased. Therefore, the game board may be stacked and waited after the nailing and the small winning device is attached.

  As described above, when the game board 6 is transferred to the nailing machine through a processing machine such as a mounting hole, a plurality of main body plates are arranged so as not to take up space when waiting in the next processing process. There is a case where they are transported in a stacked state or wait in a stacked state (see FIG. 8).

  As shown in FIG. 8, the game board 6 can be stacked in the vertical direction in a state where the obstacle nail K, various winning devices, etc. are not attached to the game board surface 200 a of the board board 200. When the game boards 6 are stacked in this way, the front surface of one game board 6 and the back surface of another game board 6 stacked above the same contact each other, but the board surface plate 200 and the spacer member 250 are made of a synthetic resin material. Therefore, the game board 6 loaded above is easy to slide down.

  However, as shown in FIG. 9, the length dimension P3 of the mounting bosses 260c and 260f protruding from the front surface 250a of the spacer member 250 is longer than the thickness width dimension P1 of the board surface plate 200. The tips of the mounting bosses 260c and 260f protruding from the game board surface 200a of the board board 200 of the lower game board 6 are fitted into the fitting recesses 264c and 264f formed on the back surface 250b of the spacer member 250 of the upper game board 6. As a result, the skidding of the upper gaming board 6 relative to the lower gaming board 6 is restricted and sliding is prevented, and the loading position is determined. Therefore, as shown in FIG. Can be stacked.

  Further, when the board surface plate 200 is attached to the front surface 250a of the spacer member 250, the mounting bosses 260c and 260f for restricting the skidding of the upper game board 6 are inserted into the insertion holes 207c and 207f, and the board surface plate 200 with respect to the front surface 250a. Since the mounting position is determined, it is possible to prevent displacement of the board surface plate 200 in the surface direction with respect to the front surface 250a.

  In this embodiment, the fitting recesses 264c and 264f having a size that allows the mounting bosses 260c and 260f to be fitted are recessed in the back surface 250b of the spacer member 250. A fitting recess may be formed by the hole formed in 252 and the back surface 200 b of the panel board 200.

  Moreover, the protrusion length dimension P4 from the game board surface 200a of the board surface board 200 is longer than the depth dimension P5 of the fitting recesses 264c and 264f (P4> P5), so that the lower game board 6 In the state where the front ends of the mounting bosses 260 c and 260 f protruding from the game board surface 200 a of the board board 200 are fitted into the fitting recesses 264 c and 264 f formed on the back surface 250 b of the spacer member 250 of the upper game board 6. A gap P6 having a predetermined width (for example, about 1 to 3 mm) is formed between the back surface 250b of the spacer member 250 of the upper game board 6 and the game board surface 200a of the lower game board 6, so that the game board surface 200a is damaged. Is prevented from sticking.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the mounting bosses 260 c and 260 f are provided at two locations on the surface side of the game board 6, so that the upper game board 6 can be rotated horizontally with respect to the lower game board 6. Since the orientation of the upper game board 6 with respect to the lower game board 6 is determined by regulation, not only the stability when stacking a plurality of game boards 6 is improved, but some impact is applied to the stacked game boards 6. The impact is distributed to the mounting bosses 260c and 260f and the fitting recesses 264c and 264f, and is not locally applied to the one mounting boss 260c and 260f and the fitting recesses 264c and 264f. Damage to the bosses 260c and 260f is prevented.

  In addition, the upper and lower sides of the game board 6 swing slightly in the front-rear direction around a virtual straight line passing through these two mounting bosses 260c and 260f. As a result, when the game boards 6 are stacked, a load is also applied to the upper side or the lower side of the lower game board 6, so that all the loads on the upper game board 6 are attached to the lower boss 260 c of the game board 6. , 260f is prevented from being concentrated on the two points, so that the mounting bosses 260c and 260f are prevented from being damaged. Note that the mounting bosses 260c and 260f may be provided at three or more locations, and all the loads of the upper game board 6 may be received and supported at the mounting boss arrangement position.

  In this embodiment, the mounting bosses 260c and 260f and the fitting recesses 264c and 264f are formed in a circular shape in the cross section, but the mounting bosses 260c and 260f and the fitting recesses 264c and 264f are formed in a non-circular cross section. By making the shape, horizontal rotation of the upper game board 6 relative to the lower game board 6 may be restricted. Specifically, the mounting bosses 260c and 260f and the fitting recesses 264c and 264f have, for example, a polygonal shape, an elliptical shape or the like, or a circular convex portion and a concave portion for restricting relative rotation. If a key (locking piece) and a key groove (locking groove) are formed, when the mounting bosses 260c and 260f are fitted into the fitting recesses 264c and 264f, the shaft centers of the mounting bosses 260c and 260f are aligned. The relative rotation of both the centers can be restricted. In this case, the horizontal rotation of the upper game board 6 relative to the lower game board 6 can be restricted even with one mounting boss and the fitting recess.

  In addition, fitting recesses 264c and 264f are formed at positions corresponding to the mounting bosses 260c and 260f, and the mounting bosses 260c and 260f have screw holes 206k extending from the tip to the fitting recesses 264c and 264f at the lower end. By being formed so as to penetrate in the vertical direction, in the state in which the mounting bosses 260c and 260f are fitted in the fitting recesses 264c and 264f, the openings on the distal end side of the mounting bosses 260c and 260f of the screw holes 206k are opened. And the openings on the inner surface side of the fitting recesses 264c and 264f match, so that when the plurality of game boards 6 are stacked, the screw holes 206k of the upper and lower game boards 6 and 6 communicate in the vertical direction. Therefore, for example, in a stacked state, the wire board (for example, a metal rod or string) is inserted into the screw holes 206k from above the uppermost game board 6 into the screw holes 206k. Can be prevented more effectively.

  Further, the game board 6 is the same as the game board made of veneer plywood as in the prior art by integrally assembling the board plate 200 having the thickness width dimension P1 of about 1 cm to the spacer member 250 having the thickness width dimension P2 of about 1 cm. Since it is formed in the shape and the same plate thickness (about 2 cm), it is possible to perform mounting holes and nailing using a production line for manufacturing a game board made of veneer plywood.

  In this way, the game board 6 having a predetermined thickness is formed by combining the board surface plate 200 made of an acrylic resin material and the spacer member 250, so that the game board 6 having a predetermined board thickness is formed only by the board surface board 200. Compared to the case, the manufacturing cost can be reduced, and a lightweight game board can be configured. Further, since the back surface 200b side of the transparent board plate 200 is protected by the spacer member 250, the board plate 200 is prevented from being damaged or broken during manufacturing or transport.

  Next, the structure of the game board 6 in which various members are attached to the front surface of the board face plate 200 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing how various members are attached to the front side of the game board. FIG. 12 is a front view showing a state in which various members are attached to the front surface of the game board. FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a state in which a plurality of game boards to which various members are attached are stacked. 14 is a cross-sectional view taken along line RR in FIG. 15A is an enlarged perspective view of a main part of FIG. 13, and FIG. 15B is an SS cross-sectional view of FIG. 13.

(Game board)
As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the game board surface 200a of the board 200 in the game board 6 includes an outer rail 500a and an inner rail 500b for guiding the game balls launched from the ball striking device into the game area 7. A hitting rail 500, outer rail decorations 600a to 600c, obstacle nail K, windmill (not shown), certificate sticking member 601, ball return prevention device 550, etc. are attached, center frame decoration 11, variable winning ball device 15, special variable. The winning ball device 20, the gate 32, the decorative members 25L and 25R (see FIG. 1) and the like are attached to the attachment holes 201 to 206 from the front side.

  These hitting rails 500, outer rail decorations 600a to 600c, obstacle nails K, windmills, ball return prevention device 550, center frame decoration 11, variable winning ball device 15, special variable winning ball device 20, gate 32, decorative members 25L and 25R Is a game structure disposed on the game board surface 200a, of which the batting rail 500 except the outer rail decorations 600a to 600c disposed around the game area 7, the obstacle nail K, the windmill, and the ball return prevention The device 550, the center frame decoration 11, the variable winning ball device 15, the special variable winning ball device 20, the gate 32, and the decorative members 25L and 25R are arranged in the game area 7 so as to be an obstacle to the flow of the game ball. A flow direction changing member for changing the flow direction of the sphere is configured.

  Further, the outer rail decorations 600a to 600c are arranged around the game area 7 on the game board surface 200a, so that the end portions of the guide surfaces 601a to 601c having a circular arc when viewed from the front are provided on the game board surface 200a. They are connected to each other to form an annular guide surface (see FIG. 12). In addition, since the outer rail 500a is arrange | positioned along the inner side of the guidance surface 601a, it has substantially comprised the guidance surface 601a. As described above, the guide surfaces 601a to 601c divide the game board surface 200a into a circular game area 7 formed at the center and a non-game area formed around the game area 200a. The rail 500 a constitutes a rail member that forms the game area 7.

  The hitting rail 500 is an outer rail disposed in an arc shape along the left peripheral edge of the game area 7 formed in a substantially circular shape from the lower part of the game board surface 200a of the board board 200 when the game board 6 is viewed from the front side. 500a and an inner rail 500b that is spaced apart from the inner side of the outer rail 500a. A game ball launched by the ball striking device is placed in the gaming area 7 between the outer rail 500a and the inner rail 500b. A guiding passage 502 for guiding is configured.

  The hitting rail 500 is formed of a band-shaped metal plate, and a plurality of mounting pins (not shown) fixed at predetermined intervals in the longitudinal direction on the edge of the game board surface 200a are formed on the game board surface 200a. By press-fitting into the plurality of mounting holes TB, a gap is provided between the edge portion and the game board surface 200a. Thus, by providing a gap between the edge portion and the game board surface 200a, the edge portion and the game board surface 200a are rubbed even if vibration occurs due to the game ball coming into contact with the side surface of the batting rail 500. Therefore, there is a low possibility that the powder generated by scraping the game board surface 200a will adhere to the game board surface 200a and the game board surface 200a will become dirty.

  In addition, the outer rail 500a and the inner rail 500b are separated by a width that is slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball, so that the game ball moving in the guide passage 502 is guided by the outer rail 500a or the inner rail 500b. At least the ball is returned because the ball hits the side surface (standing surface) facing the passage 502 so as to slide or roll in many cases, and the game ball is unlikely to fall on the side surface and generate a large vibration in the hitting rail 500. If the gap is formed between the game board surface 200a and the edge portion on the end side to which the prevention device 550 is attached, the edge portion and the game board surface 200a will not rub against each other, so that the game board surface 200a is scraped. There is a low possibility that the powder will adhere to the game board surface 200a and the game board surface 200a will become dirty.

  The outer rail decorations 600a to 600c include an outer rail decoration 600a in which a guide surface 601a of a game ball is formed along the left edge of the game area 7, and the game ball 7 along the center of the right edge from the upper edge of the game area 7. The outer rail decoration 600b in which the guide surface 601b is formed, and the outer rail decoration 600c in which the guide surface 601c of the game ball is formed along the lower edge from the center of the right edge of the game area 7 are included.

  The outer rail decoration 600a is attached by screwing attachment screws 602a to 602d into screw holes formed at the distal ends of the mounting bosses 260a to 260d, and the outer rail decoration 600b is attached to the distal ends of the mounting bosses 260e and 260f. The outer rail decoration 600c is screwed into the screw holes formed at the tips of the mounting bosses 260g and 260h, and the mounting screws 602g and 602h are screwed into the screw holes formed in the screw holes 602e and 602f. It is attached by doing.

  These outer rail decorations 600a to 600c have a three-dimensional arc-shaped main body 603 standing on the game board surface 200a, and guide surfaces 601a to 601c are formed on the outer surface of the inner wall 603a of the main body 603. The front end portion 604 of the inner wall 603a protrudes more to the front side than the front surface of the main body portion 603 (see, for example, FIG. 14). That is, the front end portion 604 that is suspended from the front surface of the main body portion 603 is an arc-shaped protruding piece that extends along the guide surfaces 601a to 601c.

  As shown in FIG. 14, a notch groove KM is formed in the edge portion on the guide surface 601a to 601c side among the edge portion on the game board surface 200a side in the inner wall 603a, and a gap (for example, a high height) is formed between the inner wall 603a and the game board surface 200a. About 0.3 mm in width and about 2 mm in width) is extended in the longitudinal direction. Thus, a gap is formed between the edge portion and the game board surface 200a by the notch recessed groove KM formed in the edge portion on the guide surface 601a to 601c side on the rear end surface of the inner wall 603a, and a game is formed on the guide surfaces 601a to 601c. Even if the inner wall 603a is vibrated by contact with the ball, the edge portion and the game board surface 200a are not rubbed, so that the powder generated by scraping the game board surface 200a adheres to the game board surface 200a and the game board surface 200a. Will not get dirty.

In addition, an engagement claw 606a that engages with an engagement step portion 268a formed on the back surface 250b of the spacer member 250 protrudes upward from the upper surface of the main body portion 603 at a predetermined peripheral edge of the outer rail decoration 600a. Has been.

  Further, the outer rail decoration 600b has a notch groove KM formed on the edge of the inner wall 603a on the game board surface 200a side in the same manner as the outer rail decorations 600a and 600c, so that the game ball comes into contact with the guide surface 601b. Even if vibration occurs in the inner wall 603a, the edge portion and the game board surface 200a are not rubbed, so that the powder generated by scraping the game board surface 200a does not adhere to the game board surface 200a and the game board surface 200a is not soiled.

In addition, an engagement claw 606b that engages with an engagement step portion 268b formed on the back surface 250b of the spacer member 250 protrudes upward from the upper surface of the main body portion 603 at a predetermined peripheral edge of the outer rail decoration 600b. Has been.

  In the outer rail decoration 600c, the cylindrical portion 605 fitted from the front side into the out opening hole 204 of the board surface plate 200 and the out opening 262 of the spacer member 250 is directed from the lowest position on the guide surface 601c toward the back side. Are connected. Thus, the game ball guided (flowed down) toward the cylindrical portion 605 integrally formed with the outer rail decoration 600c by the guide surface 601c is guided into the out port 26 serving as the front opening of the cylindrical portion 605. The game board 6 is then discharged to the back side.

  Further, the position near the out-port 26 on the guide surface 601c of the outer rail decoration 600c is arranged upward at the lower position of the game area 7, and only by guiding the game ball by rolling along the guide surface 601c. In other words, the game ball flowing down from above is frequently dropped and easily vibrates due to an impact caused by the fall of the game ball. Therefore, the outer rail ornament 600c is a game by fitting the cylindrical portion 605 formed integrally with the outer rail ornament 600c into the out opening hole 204 of the panel board 200 and the out opening 262 of the spacer member 250 from the front side. Since it is firmly attached to the board surface 200a and the occurrence of vibrations is suppressed, the edge of the inner wall 603a on the game board surface 200a side and the game board surface 200a are less likely to rub, and the game board surface 200a is less likely to be scraped off and less likely to generate powder. .

(Game board loading)
As described above, the game board 6 having various game structures (flow direction changing members) attached to the game board surface 200a can be stacked in the vertical direction as shown in FIG. As mentioned above, after attaching the ball striking rail and the small prize-winning device to be described later after nailing, large parts such as a large prize-winning device and a control circuit board are attached, but the assembly process is complicated. Since the attaching speed decreases, the game board may be stacked and waited after the nailing and the small winning device is attached.

  When the game boards 6 are stacked in the vertical direction in this way, as shown in FIG. 14, the front end portions 604 of the outer rail decorations 600a to 600c of the game boards 6 are formed on the spacer members 250 of the game boards 6 stacked upward. The engaging claw 606a protruding from the outer rail decoration 600a is formed on the back surface 250b of the spacer member 250 as shown in FIG. The engaging pawl 606b protruding from the outer rail ornament 600b engages with the engaging step portion 268b formed on the back surface 250b of the spacer member 250, so that the lower game board is engaged. Since the sliding of the upper game board 6 with respect to 6 is restricted and sliding is prevented, and the loading position is determined, a plurality of game boards 6 are stacked vertically as shown in FIG. You can go to bed thing.

  Specifically, the front end portion 604 made of an arc-shaped piece is formed in an annular shape (circular shape) when viewed from the front so as to extend along the guide surfaces 601a to 601c that are suspended along the periphery of the game area 7. As a whole, a convex portion protruding from the game board surface 200a is formed (see FIG. 12). On the other hand, the engagement step portion 267 includes a contact surface 267a formed along the periphery of the opening 251 in the back surface 250b of the spacer member 250 and a regulation surface 267b provided vertically on the outer periphery of the contact surface 267a. By being configured, a concave portion provided in the back surface 250b as a whole is configured (see FIG. 7).

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 14, when the front end portion 604 of the lower game board 6 is fitted into the engagement step portion 267 of the upper game board 6, the regulation surface 267 b is disposed on the outer periphery of the front end portion 604. Since the movement in the horizontal direction is restricted, the convex portion formed of the front end portion 604 having a ring shape (circular shape) when viewed from the front is fitted into the concave portion formed of the engaging step portion 267. In this embodiment, the restricting surface 267b of the engagement step portion 267 is suspended from the outer peripheral edge of the contact surface 267a. However, the restriction surface 267b may be suspended from the inner peripheral edge. When engaged, a regulating surface 267b is arranged inside the front end portion 604, and the movement in the horizontal direction is abutted and regulated.

  Further, the front end portion 604 that engages with the engagement step portion 267 and the engagement claws 606a and 606b that engage with the engagement step portions 268a and 268b are disposed on the outer rail decorations 600a to 600c, so that The load of the game board 6 is applied to the outer rail decorations 600a to 600c arranged in the non-game area, and the load applied to the outer rail decorations 600a to 600c is received and supported by the spacer member 250 as described above. That is, since the load of the upper game board 6 is equally applied to the periphery of the circular game area 7, not only the stability of the loaded game board 6 is improved, but also the load is applied directly to the game area 7 of the board surface board 200. Since it is not added, the board surface plate 200 is prevented from being bent or damaged.

  The height P20 of the obstacle nail K provided in the game area 7 is longer than the height P15 of the outer rail decorations 600a to 600c up to the front end 604. The combined dimension (P15 + P22) of the height dimension P15 of 600a to 600c and the depth dimension P22 of the concave accommodation space (relief part) formed by the back surface 200b of the panel board 200 and the opening 251 is the obstacle nail K. Is longer than the height dimension P20 (P15 + P22> P20).

  Therefore, among the flow direction changing members provided in the game area 7, the back surface 250b of the spacer member 250 is provided even if the obstacle nail K or the like is provided so as to protrude from the front end portion 604 of the outer rail decorations 600a to 600c to the front side. In addition, a concave relief portion having a size capable of accommodating the obstacle nail K is formed by the back surface 200b of the board surface plate 200 and the opening portion 251, so that when the game board 6 is stacked, the lower game board Since the front end portion of the six obstacle nails K is accommodated in the escape portion, there is no interference with the upper game board 6 during stacking.

  Further, the protruding length dimension P16 of the front end portion 604 protruding from the front surface of the main body portion 603 of the outer rail decorations 600a to 600c is longer than the depth dimension P17 of the engaging step portion 267 (P16> P17). Thus, in the state where the front end portions 604 of the outer rail decorations 600a to 600c are engaged with the engagement step portions 267 of the game board 6 stacked above, the main body portions of the outer rail decorations 600a to 600c Since a gap P18 having a predetermined width is formed between the front surface of various members including 603 and the back surface of the upper game board 6 (the back surface 250b of the spacer member 250), it is prevented from being damaged due to contact with each other. Is done.

  Further, the load on the upper game board 6 is not applied to the flow direction changing member (obstacle) such as the obstacle nail K provided in the game area 7, and the outer rail decorations 600 a to 600 c arranged outside the game area 7. As a result, the flow direction changing member is not deformed and the flow of the game ball is not hindered.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the convex front end portion 604 that fits into the concave engagement step portion 267 is formed on the outer rail decorations 600a to 600c that are examples of the game structure. Are provided on the flow direction changing member such as the outer rail 500a of the hitting rail 500, the center frame decoration 11, the variable winning ball device 15, the special variable winning ball device 20, the gate 32, the decorative members 25L and 25R, and the back surface of the spacer member 250. A concave portion is formed at a position corresponding to the convex portion in 250b, and the convex portion provided on the flow direction changing member when stacked is fitted into the concave portion.

  In this embodiment, since the spacer member 250 is attached to the back surface 200b of the board plate 200, the engaging step portions 267, 268a, 268b are formed on the back surface 250b of the spacer member 250. Is attached to the game board surface 200a, the engaging step portions 267, 268a, 268b may be formed on the back surface 200b of the board surface plate 200.

(Light guide plate unit)
Next, the light guide plate unit will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 16 is a perspective view showing a state in which the light guide plate unit is attached to the game board. 17A is a main part perspective view showing a state in which the upper part of the spacer member is looked up from below, and FIG. 17B is a main part perspective view showing a state in which the lower part of the spacer member is seen from above. FIG. 18 is a cross-sectional view showing an attached state of the light guide plate unit to the game board. FIG. 19 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the light guide plate unit. FIG. 20 is a perspective view showing a state in which the light guide plate is viewed from the upper left front side. FIG. 21 is a perspective view showing a state in which the light guide plate is viewed obliquely from the upper right and rear. FIG. 22 is a rear view of the light guide plate showing the reflection portion formed on the light guide plate. 23A is an enlarged view showing the reflecting portion, FIG. 23B is a sectional view taken along line JJ in FIG. 22, FIG. 23C is a sectional view taken along lines KK and K′-K ′ in FIG. FIG. 22 is a cross-sectional view taken along line LL in FIG. 22. FIG. 24 is a perspective view showing a state in which the main body of the mounting frame is seen from the upper left front side. FIG. 25 is a perspective view showing a state in which the main body of the mounting frame is viewed obliquely from the upper right and rear. FIG. 26 is a perspective view showing a state in which the cover body of the attachment frame and each winning path member are viewed from the upper left front side. FIG. 27 is a perspective view showing a state in which the cover body of the attachment frame and each winning path member are seen from the upper left and rear left. FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating an arrangement position relationship among the reflecting portion of the light guide plate, various LEDs, and the accessory. 29 is a cross-sectional view taken along line MM in FIG. 30 is a cross-sectional view taken along line NN in FIG. 31 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line PP in FIG. FIG. 32 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the configuration of the first winning path.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the light guide plate unit 700 includes a light guide plate 701 formed of a transparent synthetic resin material such as an acrylic resin, a polycarbonate resin, and a methacrylic resin, and a frame shape that is mounted around the light guide plate 701. The mounting frame 702 is mainly configured to be disposed on the back side of the game board 6 by being attached to the spacer member 250. In addition, on the back surface 701B of the light guide plate 701, a variable winning path member 900 corresponding to the first starting winning opening (first starting opening) 13a and the second starting winning opening (second starting opening) 13b, and the winning opening 29a, A first winning path member 910 corresponding to 29c and a second winning path member 920 corresponding to the winning ports 29b and 29d are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the mounting frame 702 attached to the periphery of the light guide plate 701 is disposed on the front surface side of the light guide plate 701 and on the rear surface side of the light guide plate 701. And a cover portion 704 that covers the back surface, and the peripheral portion of the light guide plate 701 is integrated with the main body portion 703 and the cover portion 704 sandwiched from the front and rear. Further, the first light guide plate LEDs 60a to 60t and the second light guide plate LEDs 61a to 61f are arranged on the back surface of the main body 703 along the peripheral end surface of the light guide plate 701 (see FIG. 28).

  As shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, the light guide plate 701 includes a first divided plate 701a, a second divided plate 701b, a third divided plate 701c, and a fourth divided plate that are thinner (for example, about 5 mm) than the thickness of the board 200. The joint sides of the divided plate 701d are joined to each other to form a substantially circular frame shape when viewed from the front, and in the joined state, an opening 705 having the same shape as the attachment hole 201 is formed at a position corresponding to the attachment hole 201 of the board plate 200. Is to be formed. Mounting pieces 707a to 707h having screw insertion holes 706a to 706h project outwardly at predetermined locations on the peripheral end surfaces of the first to fourth divided plates 701a to 701d.

  An opening 706 having substantially the same shape as the mounting hole 205 is formed at the joint side of the first divided plate 701a and the second divided plate 701b, which is a position corresponding to the mounting hole 205 of the panel board 200. An opening 707 having substantially the same shape as the upper portion of the attachment hole 203 is formed at a position corresponding to the upper portion of the attachment hole 203 of the board surface plate 200 in the second divided plate 701b. Further, a notch portion 708 having substantially the same shape as the lower portion of the mounting hole 203 and the out port hole 204 is formed at a position corresponding to the lower portion of the mounting hole 203 and the out port hole 204 of the board surface plate 200. Further, openings 709a to 709d having substantially the same shape as the respective openings 206a to 206d are formed at positions corresponding to the openings 206a to 206d of the panel board 200, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 20, columnar first bosses 710a to 710f having a predetermined protruding length R1 are formed on the peripheral edge portion of the opening 705 on the front surface of each of the first to fourth divided plates 701a to 701d (FIG. 23 (c). )) Is projected, has a predetermined projecting length R1, and has cylindrical second bosses 711a to 711d (FIGS. 23B and 23C) formed with screw holes penetrating back and forth. (See below). One second boss 711a to 711d is formed at each corner of each joint side.

  In addition, a cylindrical shape having a predetermined protrusion length R1 and a screw hole is formed on the lower peripheral portion of the opening 705 and the peripheral left and right portions of the notch portion 708 on the front surface of each of the first to fourth divided plates 701a to 701d. Third bosses 712a to 712d (see FIG. 23 (d)), positioning protrusions 713a to 713d having a predetermined protruding length R2 and a tapered tip (see FIG. 23 (d)), Each projectes in pairs. The positioning protrusions 713a to 713d have a protrusion length R2 (R1 <R2) longer than the protrusion length R1 of the second boss 711a to 711d and the third boss 712a to 712d, and the protrusion length on the peripheral surface. A step portion 714 (see FIG. 23D) is formed at a position corresponding to R1.

  The first bosses 710a to 710f, the second bosses 711a to 711d, the third bosses 712a to 712d, and the stepped portions 714 of the positioning projections 713a to 713d are a back surface 200b of the panel plate 200 and a front surface 701F of the light guide plate 701 as will be described later. It functions as a spacer for maintaining the gap S1 formed between the two.

  As shown in FIG. 21, joining pieces 715a to 715d are connected to the second bosses 711a from the joining sides of the first dividing plate 701a and the third dividing plate 701c on the back surfaces of the second dividing plate 701b and the fourth dividing plate 701d. Are extended toward the rear surface of 711d, and screws T are inserted into mounting holes provided in the respective joining pieces 715a to 715d and screwed into screw holes formed in the second bosses 711a to 711d. The first to fourth divided plates 701a to 701d can be joined to each other (see FIGS. 23B and 23C).

  As described above, in this embodiment, the light guide plate 701 having the opening 705 formed at the center is configured by joining the end sides of a plurality (four in this example) of the first to fourth divided plates 701a to 701d. Thus, compared to the case where the opening 705 is cut out after the entire light guide plate 701 is cut out from the transparent synthetic resin original plate having a predetermined size, the small pieces 4 are formed from the transparent synthetic resin original plate having a predetermined size. Since the first to fourth divided plates 701a to 701d can be efficiently cut out without waste and a large number of light guide plates 701 can be manufactured, the manufacturing cost can be suppressed. In addition, the light guide plate 701 having high transparency can be easily formed by molding the small pieces of the first to fourth divided plates 701a to 701d.

  As shown in FIG. 22, a first reflection for reflecting light from first light guide plate LEDs 60a to 60t and second light guide plate LEDs 61a to 61f, which will be described later, to be emitted from the front surface 701F on the rear surface 701B of the light guide plate 701. Portions MA1-20, second reflecting portions MB1-6, and third reflecting portions MC1-4 are formed. Each of the first reflecting portions MA1 to MA20, the second reflecting portions MB1 to MB6, and the third reflecting portions MC1 to MC4 is formed in a strip shape having a predetermined width dimension, and is guided from the periphery of the opening 705 to the periphery of the light guide plate 701. The light plate 701 extends radially from a substantially central position.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 28, the first reflecting portions MA1-20 are arranged corresponding to the first light guide plate LEDs 60a-60t, and the second reflecting portions MB1-6 are arranged on the second light guide plate LEDs 61a-61f. The third reflecting portions MC1 to MC4 are disposed corresponding to the center frame decoration LEDs 62a to 62d. Moreover, 2nd reflection part MB1-6 is arrange | positioned in the position superimposed on front and back with respect to the accessory 65L, 65R arrange | positioned at the back side of the light-guide plate 701. FIG.

  Each of these first reflection parts MA1-20, second reflection parts MB1-6, and third reflection parts MC1-4, as shown in FIG. 23 (a), the traveling direction of light guided in the light guide plate 701. Are formed in a concavo-convex state (rough surface) having a substantially semicircular shape with a constant pitch. Specifically, it is configured by a molding method in which unevenness is formed on the back surface of the light guide plate 701 by a stamper or injection. For example, a silk printing method in which reflective dots are printed with white ink on an acrylic plate, or an acrylic plate and a reflective plate The reflecting portion may be configured by a sticking dot method in which a dot-like adhesive material is attached or a groove processing method.

  In the present embodiment, each of the first reflecting portions MA1 to MA20, the second reflecting portions MB1 to MB6, and the third reflecting portions MC1 to MC4 on the back surface 701B of the light guide plate 701 has a semicircular sectional view in the light traveling direction. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the cross-sectional shape of these reflecting portions may be triangular. Furthermore, instead of these uneven portions, a resin having a refractive index different from that of the acrylic resin forming the light guide plate 701 and a relatively high transparency resin, for example, a screen ink having a polyester resin as a base material is used. By forming a streak-like zebra pattern or the like by screen printing, a part of the light guided in the light guide plate 701 is reflected toward the front surface of the light guide plate 701 in the zebra pattern forming portion, and thereby guided. A part of the light incident on the light plate 701 may be emitted from the front surface of the light guide plate 701.

  In addition, the second reflective portion MB1 is provided along the joint side of the second divided plate 701b at the joint between the first divided plate 701a and the second divided plate 701b, and the third divided plate 701c and the fourth divided plate. The second reflective portion MB6 is provided along the joint side of the third divided plate 701c at the joint portion with 701d, and the third reflective portion is provided at the joint portion between the first divided plate 701a and the fourth divided plate 701d. MC2 is provided along the joint side of the fourth divided plate 701d. That is, as described later, light from the first light guide plate LEDs 60a to 60t, the second light guide plate LEDs 61a to 61f, and the center frame decoration LEDs 62a to 62d is transmitted from the peripheral end surface 701E and the opening end surface 701N of the first to fourth divided plates 701a to 701d. Since the light enters the light guide plate 701, light is emitted from the end surfaces of the first to fourth divided plates 701a to 701d when a slight gap is generated at the joint portion of the first to fourth divided plates 701a to 701d. When the light guide plate 701 is viewed from the front, it is conceivable that the joint portion shines in a streak shape. Therefore, by arranging the reflective portions MB1, MB6, and MC2 along each joint side, the reflective portions MB1, MB6, and MC2 that are shining at the joint portion are less noticeable due to light emission, and the decorativeness is impaired. Is prevented.

  As shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, the main body 703 is made of a non-translucent synthetic resin material whose hardness is lower than that of the synthetic resin material constituting the light guide plate 701, and the outer shape is the opening 251 of the spacer member 250. A circle that has substantially the same shape and is sized to fit into a recess formed by an annular inner peripheral wall 254 standing on the periphery of the opening 251 and is slightly smaller than the light guide plate 701 in the center. An opening 720 having a shape is formed, and the frame is formed by cutting out the center of the lower side. A positioning wall 721 facing in the front-rear direction that restricts the positional deviation in the surface direction by contacting the peripheral end surface 701E of the light guide plate 701 disposed on the back side is slightly outside the peripheral edge of the opening 720 on the back surface of the main body 703. In addition, a plurality of locations are provided along the periphery of the opening 720.

  Further, mounting bosses 722a to 722h having screw holes into which screws N1 to N8 (see FIG. 19) for attaching the light guide plate 701 and the cover portion 704 are screwed correspond to the screw insertion holes 706a to 706h of the light guide plate 701. Projected at each location toward the back side. A plurality of LED substrates H (see FIG. 29 and the like) provided with a predetermined number of first light guide plates LEDs 60a to 60t and second light guide plates LEDs 61a to 61f on one surface are disposed along the periphery of the opening 720 and the light guide plate. Substrate holding pieces 723a and 723b are arranged upright at a plurality of locations to be arranged to face the peripheral end surface 701E of the 701. The substrate holding pieces 723a and 723b are composed of a pair of substrate holding pieces 723a and 723b in which the insertion grooves of the LED substrate H are formed on the opposing surfaces.

  Positioning protrusions 724a and 724b that can be inserted into positioning holes formed by the positioning notches 271a and 271b of the spacer member 250 and the back surface 200b of the panel board 200 are provided on the left and right sides of the upper end surface of the main body 703. Projecting upward. Further, on the left and right sides of the lower side portion of the main body portion 703, engagement portions 725a and 725b that engage with the elastic engagement claws 272a and 272b of the spacer member 250 described above are formed.

  The main body 703 including the positioning protrusions 724a and 724b and the engaging portions 725a and 725b is made of a synthetic resin material, a fluororesin material, or the like having a lower hardness than the synthetic resin material constituting the light guide plate 701 as described above. It is preferable to be made of a resin material having a low friction coefficient and excellent lubricity. In addition, it is preferable that edges (corners) are not formed as much as possible by chamfering the peripheral edge of the main body portion 703 or by making the distal ends of the positioning protrusions 724a and 724b have a curved shape. In this manner, even when the main body 703 including the positioning protrusions 724a and 724b and the engaging portions 725a and 725b comes into contact with the board surface plate 200 when disposed on the back side of the board surface board 200 as described later. The board 200 is less likely to be damaged.

  As shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, the cover portion 704 is a member that covers the back surface of the main body portion 703, and includes a plurality of cover plates 704a to 704g made of a transparent synthetic resin material having translucency. The rear surfaces of the plurality of LED substrates H on which the first light guide plates LEDs 60a to 60t and the second light guide plates LEDs 61a to 61f are provided can be opened individually.

  Attaching screws N1 to N8 (see FIG. 19) to cover plates 704b, 704d, 704e, and 704f for attaching and integrating the cover plates 704b, 704d, 704e, and 704f and the light guide plate 701 to the main body 703. Holes 730a to 730h are formed, and attachment holes 732 for screws (not shown) for attaching only the cover plates 704a to 704g to the main body 703 are provided at appropriate positions.

  From the inner edge portions of the front surfaces of the cover plates 704a to 704g, presser pieces 733 that abut against the rear peripheral edge portion of the light guide plate 701 and restrict the lifting of the light guide plate 701 are projected forward from a plurality of locations. ing. Further, a wiring side connector (not shown) that can be connected to a board side connector (not shown) provided on the side surface opposite to the LED placement surface of each LED board H is inserted into each cover plate 704a to 704g. A notch 731 is formed, and a cable hook 734 for pressing the cable of the wiring side connector is formed on the back surface. Note that a sensor table 735 is provided on the cover plate 704c so as to protrude inward for disposing an unauthorized sensor that detects unauthorized electromagnetic waves.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 27, on the back surface of the light guide plate 701, a first start winning path 901 and a second start winning slot (first opening) for guiding a game ball won to the first starting winning opening (first starting opening) 13a. 2 starting opening) variable winning path member 900 that forms a second starting winning path 902 that guides a game ball that has won a prize to 13b, first winning path 911 that leads a game ball that has won a prize opening 29a, 29c, and a grand prize opening A first winning path member 910 that forms a large winning path 912 that guides a winning game ball, and a second winning path member 920 that has a second winning path 921 that guides a winning game ball to the winning ports 29b and 29d are provided. It is done.

  The first start winning path 901 has an upper end disposed at a position corresponding to the first start winning opening 13a, and is provided with a first start opening switch 14a and a first winning confirmation switch 14b. The second start winning path 902 has an upper end disposed at a position corresponding to the second start winning opening 13b, and is provided with a second start opening switch 15a and a second winning confirmation switch 15b.

  The first winning path 911 is formed in a bifurcated shape, one upper end portion is disposed at a position corresponding to the winning opening 29a, and the other upper end portion is disposed at a position corresponding to the winning opening 29c, and a winning port switch 30a is provided at the junction. It has been. Further, the big prize passage 912 is arranged at a position corresponding to the left end portion of the big prize opening, and a third prize confirmation switch 23a is provided. Note that the first winning path 911 and the big winning path 912 are integrated via a connecting portion.

  The second winning path 921 is formed in a bifurcated shape, with one upper end disposed at a position corresponding to the winning opening 29b and the other upper end corresponding to the winning opening 29d, and a winning opening switch 30b provided at the junction. It has been.

  In this way, the variable prize path member 900 is attached so as to cover the opening 707 formed in the light guide plate 701 from the back side, and wins the first start prize opening 13a provided on the game board surface 200a of the board board 200. A first start winning path 901 that guides and discharges the game ball guided to the back side of the light guide plate 701 to a collection path (not shown) provided below the opening 115 on the back side of the front frame 101; A second start prize is awarded to the second start prize opening 13b provided on the game board surface 200a of the board board 200, and the game balls guided to the back side of the light guide plate 701 are guided to the collection path (not shown) and discharged. And a passage 902.

  The first winning path member 910 is attached so as to cover the openings 709a and 709c and a part of the notch 708 formed in the light guide plate 701 from the back side, and a winning opening 29a provided on the game board surface 200a of the board surface board 200. , 29c, the first winning path 911 for guiding and discharging the game ball guided to the back side of the light guide plate 701 to the collection path (not shown) and the game board surface 200a of the board board 200 are provided. And a large winning path 912 for guiding and discharging the game ball guided to the back side of the light guide plate 701 to the collection path (not shown).

  The second winning path member 920 is attached so as to cover the openings 709b and 709d formed in the light guide plate 701 from the back side, and wins and leads to winning ports 29b and 29d provided on the game board surface 200a of the board board 200. A second winning path 921 for guiding and discharging the game ball guided to the back side of the light plate 701 to the collection path (not shown) is provided.

  Here, the passage structure of the normal winning device 290 corresponding to each of the winning ports 29a to 29d will be described with reference to FIG. Since all the normal winning devices 290 corresponding to the winning ports 29a to 29d have the same configuration, only the normal winning device 290 having the winning port 29c will be described here, and the other winning ports 29a, 29b, A description of the normal winning device 290 corresponding to 29d will be omitted.

  The normal winning device 290 is configured by a box-shaped member that opens upward, and the winning device 290 includes a main body 290a that forms an upwardly opening winning port 29c, and the winning port 29c. And a passage portion 290b that is bent and extended to the back side. The passage portion 290b protrudes rearward from the back surface of the main body portion 290a, and is not particularly illustrated, but is formed in a substantially upward C-shaped longitudinal section, and has a guide passage 291 for guiding the winning game ball to the winning opening 29c. Form. In addition, the shape of the channel | path part 290b is arbitrary, for example, it may be formed in the cylinder shape and may be formed in the cross-sectional substantially upward U-shape. The passage portion 290b is formed in a size that can be inserted into the opening 206c and the opening 709c, and has a length such that the rear end slightly protrudes from the back surface 701B of the light guide plate 701 through the opening 206c and the opening 709c. Have.

  In the normal winning device 290, the flange portion 290c formed in the main body portion 290a is fixed to the game board surface 200a with a screw (not shown) in a state where the passage portion 290b is inserted into the opening 206c from the game board surface 200a side of the board surface plate 200. It is attached to the board surface board 200 by this. In addition, the game ball guided by the passage portion 290b flows into the first winning passage 911 formed by the first winning passage member 910 and is discharged.

As described above, the passage portion 290b can be inserted into the opening 206c formed at a position corresponding to the winning opening 29c in the board surface plate 200 and the opening 709c formed at a position facing the opening 206c in the light guide plate 701. By arranging the light guide plate 701 on the back side of the board surface plate 200, the passage portion 290b constituting the guide passage 291 can be inserted into the openings 206c and 709c of both the board surface plate 200 and the light guide plate 701. can induce game ball that is finished in the mouth 29c to the first prize passage 911 provided on the back 701 B of the light guide plate 701. That is, the game ball won in the winning opening 29c can be guided to the back surface 701B of the light guide plate 701 through the guide passage 291 facing in the front-rear direction, so that it passes between the front surface 701F of the light guide plate 701 and the back surface 201b of the panel plate 200. Since it becomes possible to collect | recover game balls without doing it, it can prevent that the arrangement | positioning freedom degree of a reflection part is restrict | limited by the 1st winning path 911.

  In addition, by guiding the game ball won in the winning opening 29c to the back surface 701B of the light guide plate 701 through the guide passage 291, it is possible to avoid the game ball from coming into contact with the board surface plate 200 or the light guide plate 701 and being damaged.

  The passage portion 290b that constitutes the guide passage 291 has a length that passes through the openings 206c and 709c and protrudes from the back surface 701B of the light guide plate 701. However, the game ball that has won the winning opening 29c is guided through the guide passage. If it can be guided to the back surface 701B of the light guide plate 701 at 291, for example, it may be extended to at least the front opening of the opening 709c.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the passage portion 290b protrudes from the back surface of the main body portion 290a. However, the passage portion 290b may protrude from the front surface of the first prize winning passage member 910, for example.

  Further, since the first winning path member 910 is formed in a box shape having an open front, the first winning path 911 is configured in a cylindrical shape by the first winning path member 910 and the back surface 701B of the light guide plate 701. However, if the cylindrical first winning path 911 is formed in the first winning path member 910, the pachinko ball can be prevented from coming into contact with the light guide plate 701 and being damaged.

  The first winning path 911 extends downward from the opening 709c along the back surface 701B of the light guide plate 701. However, the first winning path 911 or the guide path 291 extends from the opening 709c to the light guide plate 701. It may extend linearly toward the decorative body 301 disposed on the back side, and communicate with a guide passage (not shown) formed in the decorative body 301.

  Thus, by not extending the first winning path 911 along the back surface of the light guide plate 701, it is possible not only to prevent the pachinko balls flowing down the first winning path 911 from contacting the light guide plate 701 and being damaged. Since the first winning path member 910 does not have to be directly attached to the light guide plate 701 with an attachment member such as a screw, there is no possibility that the light emission of the light guide plate 701 will be hindered by the attachment member or the like.

  Furthermore, the first winning path 911 restricts the degree of freedom of arrangement of the first reflecting parts MA1 to MA20, the second reflecting parts MB1 to MB6, the third reflecting parts MC1 to MC4, etc. provided on the back surface 701B of the light guide plate 701. In addition, since it is not necessary to provide the first winning path 911 in front of the decorative body 301, it is possible to prevent the decoration of the decorative body 301 from becoming difficult to see through the first winning path 911.

  Thus, by providing the variable prize path member 900, the first prize path member 910, and the second prize path member 920 on the back surface 701B of the light guide plate 701, various path members are arranged between the board surface plate 200 and the light guide plate 701. Since it is not necessary to form a space for installation, the light guide plate 701 can be arranged as close as possible to the board surface plate 200, and the degree of freedom of arrangement of the reflecting portion is in these winning path members 900, 910, and 920. It is possible to prevent the winning paths 901, 902, 911, and 921 that are formed from being restricted.

  Here, the configuration of the light guide plate unit 700 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the main body portion 703 is disposed on the front side of the light guide plate 701, and the cover portion 704 is disposed on the back side of the light guide plate 701. On the back surface of the main body 703, each LED substrate H provided with the first light guide plate LEDs 60a to 60t and the second light guide plate LEDs 61a to 61f is arranged in advance. In addition, you may make it arrange | position these LED boards H later. In addition, the light guide plate 701 is integrated by previously joining the first to fourth divided plates 701a to 701d.

  Then, screws N1 to N8 are attached to the respective mounting holes 730a to 730h of the cover portion 704 from the back side, and are inserted into the respective screw insertion holes 706a to 706h of the light guide plate 701, thereby mounting bosses 722a to 722h ( 25, the light guide plate 701 and the main body portion 703 and the cover portion 704 disposed on the front and rear sides of the light guide plate 701 are integrated, whereby the peripheral portion of the light guide plate 701 is integrated. Is provided with a mounting frame 702 (see FIG. 16).

  As shown in FIGS. 16 and 18, in the state where the mounting frame 702 is provided, the peripheral portion of the light guide plate 701 is disposed on the back side of the main body portion 703, so that the front side of the peripheral portion of the light guide plate 701 is the main body. The portion 703 is covered and the back side is covered by the cover portion 704. When the periphery of the light guide plate 701 is thus covered with the mounting frame 702 (particularly, the front surface of the periphery of the light guide plate 701, that is, the panel plate 200 side is covered with the main body 703), the light guide plate 701 is handled. It is possible to avoid damaging or damaging the light guide plate 701 by hitting the periphery of the light guide plate 701 or damaging the plate by contacting the board surface plate 200. Further, even if the peripheral edge of the light guide plate 701 is not subjected to finishing or the like, burrs or the like generated at the peripheral edge in the manufacturing process are concealed by the main body 703 and the cover 704, so that troubles such as finishing during manufacturing are eliminated. Can be omitted.

  Further, the variable prize passage member 900, the first prize passage member 910, and the second prize passage member 920 are respectively attached to the locations corresponding to the respective prize openings on the back surface of the light guide plate 701 with screws (not shown).

  Next, a situation where the light guide plate unit 700 configured as described above is attached to the back surface of the game board 6 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIGS. 16 and 18, the light guide plate unit 700 is disposed on the back side of the game board 6 by being attached to the spacer member 250 from the back side of the game board 6. Specifically, a pair of left and right positioning protrusions 724a and 724b projecting from the upper end surface of the mounting frame 702 are positioned with the positioning notches 271a and 271b of the spacer member 250 as shown by arrows in FIGS. In a state where the positioning plate is inserted into a positioning hole (see FIG. 17A) formed by the back surface 200b of the face plate 200 and positioned, the lower side of the light guide plate unit 700 is centered on the positioning protrusions 724a and 724b. The engagement portions 725a and 725b formed at the lower portion of the attachment frame 702 are engaged with the elastic engagement claws 272a and 272b provided at the lower portion of the spacer member 250.

  This restricts movement of the positioning protrusions 724a and 724b from the positioning notches 271a and 271b in the departure direction and movement of the engagement portions 725a and 725b and the elastic engagement claws 272a and 272b in the disengagement direction. As a result, the light guide plate unit 700 disposed on the back side of the board surface plate 200 is attached to the spacer member 250 and disposed on the back surface of the game board 6.

  In this state, only the front surface of the main body 703 of the mounting frame 702 is brought into contact with the back surface 200b of the panel surface plate 200, so that a predetermined amount is provided between the back surface 200b of the panel surface plate 200 and the front surface 701F of the light guide plate 701. A space is formed. That is, the light guide plate 701 is arranged on the back side of the game board 6 with a gap S1 (approximately the same as the plate thickness of the main body 703) having a predetermined width dimension (for example, about 3 mm) with respect to the back surface 200b of the board surface plate 200. Established. Thus, the main body portion 703 functions as a spacer member for maintaining the gap S1.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 31, the front ends of the first bosses 710a to 710f, the second bosses 711a to 711d, and the third bosses 712a to 712d provided around the opening 705 and the notch 708 in the front surface 701F of the light guide plate 701. The surface and the stepped portions 714 of the positioning projections 713a to 713d abut against the back surface 200b of the board surface plate 200, so that some external force is applied to the back surface of the light guide plate 701, so that the periphery of the opening 705 of the light guide plate 701 is weak. The contact with the board face plate 200 is prevented. That is, the gap S1 is the same size as the protrusion length R1 of each boss (S1 = R1, approximately 3 mm), and these first bosses 710a to 710f, second bosses 711a to 711d, third bosses 712a to 712d, and positioning protrusions The step portions 714 of 713a to 713d function as spacer members for maintaining the gap S1.

  Further, the front end portions of the positioning projections 713a to 713d are fitted into positioning holes (not shown) formed in the back surface 200b of the board surface plate 200, so that the positional deviation in the surface direction of the light guide plate 701 with respect to the board surface plate 200 is restricted. Is done. Further, the tip surfaces of the first bosses 710a to 710f, the second bosses 711a to 711d, the third bosses 712a to 712d and the positioning projections 713a to 713d are formed around the opening 705 and the notch 708. For example, the front side is covered with the flange portion 11a of the stage frame decoration 11 attached to the opening 705 from the front side, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 attached to the notch portion 708 from the front side, and the board surface plate through the board plate 200. Since it cannot visually recognize from the front side of 200, it is prevented that the decorating property of the game area 7 is impaired.

  As described above, the light guide plate 701 is not disposed in direct contact with the panel surface plate 200 on the back surface side of the panel surface plate 200 but is disposed with a predetermined gap S1 therebetween, so that the spacer member 250 is disposed. The vibration generated in the game board 6 and the light guide plate unit 700 due to an impact caused by the collision between the game ball launched into the game area 7 and the obstacle nail K or the like when the light guide plate unit 700 is attached. This prevents the front surface 701F of the light guide plate 701 and the back surface 200b of the panel board 200 from being rubbed and scratching the opposing surfaces.

  In this embodiment, the front-rear width dimension of the gap S1 is about 3 mm. However, as described later, the light reflected to the front side by the reflecting portion is transmitted to the front side through the board plate 200. However, it can be changed in various ways as long as it does not cause any problem. For example, it is preferably within a range of about 1 mm to 10 mm. Specifically, by setting the front-rear width dimension of the gap S1 to be smaller than, for example, the head of the obstacle nail K or the diameter of the game ball, the obstacle nail K or the game ball may be placed on the board surface plate 200 and the light guide plate for some reason. It is possible to prevent the surface from being intruded between the 701 and damaging the surface.

  In addition, the light guide plate unit 700 is fitted in a recess formed by the annular inner peripheral wall 254 forming the opening 251 of the spacer member 250 and the back surface 200b of the panel board 200 when attached to the spacer member 250. Thus, the movement in the surface direction with respect to the board surface plate 200 is restricted, so that the positional deviation with respect to the board surface plate 200 is effectively prevented, and the light guide plate unit 700 is greatly protruded from the back surface of the game board 6. Therefore, the board thickness width dimension of the game board 6 with the light guide plate unit 700 attached can be made as small as possible.

  Next, the center frame decoration LEDs 62a to 62d, the accessory LEDs 63L and 63R, the first light guide plate LEDs 60a to 60t, and the second light guide plate LEDs 61a to 61f will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 28, the first light guide plate LEDs 60 a to 60 t and the second light guide plate LEDs 61 a to 61 f are arranged along the periphery of the light guide plate 701, and the center frame decoration LEDs 62 a to 62 d are arranged on the opening periphery of the light guide plate 701. The plurality of accessory LEDs 63L and 63R are arranged in front of the accessory 65L and 65R.

  Each 1st light-guide plate LED60a-60t is arrange | positioned in the position corresponding to each 1st reflection part MA1-20 each facing the peripheral end surface 701E of the light-guide plate 701 so that irradiation is possible, and 2nd light-guide plate LED61a-61f. Are arranged so as to be able to irradiate the opening end surface 701N of the light guide plate 701 at positions corresponding to the respective second reflecting portions MB1 to MB6, and the center frame decoration LEDs 62a to 62d are arranged to correspond to the respective third reflecting portions MC1 to MC1. 4 are disposed so as to be capable of irradiating the opening end surface 701N of the light guide plate 701 at positions corresponding to the four.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 29, the first light guide plate LEDs 60a to 60t and the second light guide plate LEDs 61a to 61f are arranged on the back side from the center in the thickness direction of the circumferential end surface 701E of the light guide plate 701. The center frame decoration LEDs 62 a to 62 d are arranged in a state of being closer to the back side, that is, the side opposite to the board plate 200 from the center of the opening end surface 701 </ b> N of the light guide plate 701 in the thickness direction. Accordingly, since it is not necessary to move the light guide plate 701 away from the board surface plate 200 in order to arrange various LEDs, the light guide plate 701 can be arranged as close to the board surface plate 200 as much as possible, and the back surface of the light guide plate 701 is also provided. By approaching the LED on the reflective portion MA, MB, MC side provided on the 701B side, the light from the LED can be reflected well on the front side by the reflective portion without being totally reflected, and emitted from the front surface. it can.

  Next, the situation when the first light guide plate LEDs 60a to 60t, the second light guide plate LEDs 61a to 61f, and the center frame decoration LEDs 62a to 62d are caused to emit light will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIGS. 29 to 31, when the first light guide plate LEDs 60a to 60t, the second light guide plate LEDs 61a to 61f, and the center frame decoration LEDs 62a to 62d are caused to emit light, the light from each LED has a peripheral end surface 701E and an open end surface 701N. To the inside of the light guide plate 701. The light that is irradiated from the first light guide plate LEDs 60a to 60t, the second light guide plate LEDs 61a to 61f, and the center frame decoration LEDs 62a to 62d and is incident on the light guide plate 701 from the peripheral end surface 701E and the opening end surface 701N is the light guide plate. The light propagates through 701 and is guided to the first reflection parts MA1 to MA20, the second reflection parts MB1 to MB6, and the third reflection parts MC1 to MC4.

  The light that propagates through the light guide plate 701 and reaches the first reflecting portions MA1 to 20, the second reflecting portions MB1 to 6, and the third reflecting portions MC1 to MC4 is changed in the reflection direction to the front surface 701F side. The light is emitted from the front surface 701F of the light plate 701 to the outside of the light guide plate 701.

  As described above, the regions where the first reflecting portions MA1 to MA20, the second reflecting portions MB1 to MB6, and the third reflecting portions MC1 to MC4 are formed on the back surface 701B of the light guide plate 701 are in an uneven state as described above. As a result, a part of the light that has entered the light guide plate 701 from the peripheral end surface 701E and the opening end surface 701N and is guided can be reflected to the front side and emitted from the front surface 701F of the light guide plate 701. Thereby, from the front surface side of the board surface board 200, the area | region corresponding to each 1st reflection part MA1-20 in the board surface board 200, 2nd reflection part MB1-6, 3rd reflection part MC1-4 light-emits in strip shape, respectively. Will look like.

  Further, each of the first reflecting portions MA1 to MA20, the second reflecting portions MB1 to MB6, and the third reflecting portions MC1 to MC4 is reflected by the light reflected to the front side by the light guide plate 701 disposed on the back side of the board plate 200. The area corresponding to is only seen to emit light, and the light from the LED is not directly incident on the board 200, so that the incident light is diffusely reflected at the root of the obstacle nail K. The decorativeness will not be impaired.

  In the present embodiment, the first reflecting portions MA1 to MA20, the second reflecting portions MB1 to MB6, and the third reflecting portions MC1 to MC4 are provided on the back surface 701B of the light guide plate 701, but reflect light from the LEDs. As long as it can be emitted from the front surface 701F, it may be formed on the front surface 701F of the light guide plate 701.

  In addition, the shape, quantity, arrangement position, etc. of the first reflection parts MA1-20, the second reflection parts MB1-6, the third reflection parts MC1-4 can be variously changed, and the arrangement of the LEDs corresponding to this can be changed. The position can also be changed.

  In this embodiment, the peripheral end surface 701E and the opening end surface 701N that is the inner peripheral end surface of the opening 705 are applied as the end surface of the light guide plate 701. However, the end surface is capable of entering light into the light guide plate 701. If there are, for example, the openings 706, 707, 709 a to 709 d and the end surfaces of the notch 708 may be used, and light may be incident on the inside of the light guide plate 701 from these end surfaces. It is preferable to arrange the LEDs in a winning device or a winning passage member attached to 706, 707, 709a to 709d or the notch 708.

  Next, the light emission control of the center frame decoration LEDs 62a to 62d, the accessory LEDs 63L and 63R, the first light guide plate LEDs 60a to 60t, and the second light guide plate LEDs 61a to 61f performed by the effect control microcomputer will be described with reference to FIGS. I will explain. FIGS. 33A and 33B are diagrams showing a configuration example of an effect control pattern. 34A and 34B are diagrams showing an example of the effect control pattern constituting the symbol variation control pattern. FIG. 35 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of light emission modes of the light guide plate LED and the center frame decoration LED. FIG. 36 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of light emission modes of the light guide plate LED and the accessory LED.

  Various effect control pattern tables (not shown) are stored in a ROM (not shown) mounted on the effect control board 80. In the various effect control pattern tables, as pattern data constituting the effect control pattern used by the effect control CPU to control various effect operations, in the period controlled to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, A plurality of types of data indicating the contents of various effects control, symbol variation control patterns, notice effect control patterns, and the like are stored in advance. In each effect control pattern, a plurality of control data for controlling various effect operations such as a process timer set value, display control execution data, and lamp control execution data are set in time series.

  FIG. 33A shows a configuration example of each such effect control pattern. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 33A, the effect control pattern includes, for example, an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, accessory control data, and an end code. It is composed of process data serving as control data for controlling various performance operations, and the contents of various performance controls, switching timing of the performance control, and the like may be set in time series.

  The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) to be compared with an effect control process timer value that is a stored value of an effect control process timer provided in an effect control timer setting unit (not shown). A determination value corresponding to the operation execution time (effect time) is set in advance. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 31, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control CPU. The data indicating the switching timing of effect control or the like may be set corresponding to predetermined control content or processing content.

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image in the display area of the effect display device 9, for example, data indicating the change mode of each decoration symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol. That is, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the effect display device 9. The audio control data includes data indicating an audio output mode from the speaker 27, such as data indicating an output mode of a sound effect or the like that is interlocked with the variable display operation of the decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol. That is, the audio control data is data that specifies an audio output operation from the speaker 27. The lamp control data includes data indicating the lighting operation mode of the light emitter, such as center frame decoration LEDs 62a to 62d, accessory LEDs 63L and 63R, first light guide plate LEDs 60a to 60t, and second light guide plate LEDs 61a to 61f. Yes. That is, the lamp control data is data for designating the lighting operation of the light emitter.

  In the operation detection control data, for example, data specifying an operation effective period for effectively detecting an instruction operation for various operation buttons provided in the gaming machine, a control content of a rendering operation when each operation is detected effectively, etc. The data which shows the production | presentation operation | movement aspect according to the player's operation action is included.

  As the accessory control data, for example, the left and right accessories 65L and 65R can be individually operated, such as data for specifying the drive control contents of the accessory motors 17L and 17R for rotating the left and right accessories 65L and 65R. As long as it contains correct data.

  Note that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, but an effect control pattern including a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be. Further, in the plural types of process data included in the effect control pattern, the types of control data constituting each process data may be different according to the contents of the effect operation executed at each timing. That is, some process data includes all of display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, and accessory control data, and some process data includes a part of these. It may be. Furthermore, for example, in the case of providing other movable members included in the effect actor in addition to the actors 65L and 65R, in addition to the accessory control data, movable member control data indicating an operation mode of the movable member, Various other control data may be included.

  FIG. 33B shows various rendering operations that are executed according to the contents of the rendering control pattern. The production control CPU determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in the production control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches one of the effect control process timer determination values, the decorative design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character Control is performed to display effect images such as images and background images in the display area of the effect display device 9. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speaker 27 in a mode specified by the voice control data, and control is performed to blink a light emitter such as various LEDs in a mode specified by the lamp control data. In the specified operation valid period, control for receiving various operation buttons is received and the content of the effect is determined, and the accessory motors 17L and 17R are driven in the manner specified by the accessory control data to cause the accessory 65L and 65R. Control to rotate the. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that does not become a control target even though it corresponds to the production control process timer determination value.

  The effect control CPU sets the effect control pattern based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, for example, when starting variable display of decorative symbols. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM (not shown) and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM (not shown). It is also possible to temporarily store the storage address in the ROM of the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern in a predetermined area of the RAM and specify the reading position of the storage data in the ROM. After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer judgment values. If they match, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data Control. In this way, the effect control CPU performs the effect device (effect display device 9, speaker 27, accessory 65L, 65R) according to the contents of process data # 1 to process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern. And control of light emitters such as various LEDs). In each process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n and voice control data # 1 to voice control associated with production control process timer determination values # 1 to #n are provided. Data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data #n, and accessory control data # 1 to accessory control data #n are effect operations in the effect device. Production control execution data # 1 to production control execution data #n for designating execution of production control are configured.

  A command according to the production control pattern set in this way is output from the production control CPU to the display control unit, the audio control board 70, the accessory motors 17L and 17R, the lamp driver board 35, and the like. In the display control unit that has received a command from the effect control CPU, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like is developed by reading out image data indicated by the command from an image data memory such as CGROM and temporarily storing it in the VRAM. Further, in the voice control board 70 that has received a command from the production control CPU, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads out the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like. . Further, the accessory motors 17L and 17R that have received a command (drive signal) from the effect control CPU rotate the accessory 65L and 65R. Further, in the lamp driver board 35 that has received a command from the effect control CPU, for example, an LED or a light emission pattern to be emitted is identified from the lamp control data included in the command, and the identified center frame decoration LEDs 62a to 62d, The product LEDs 63L and 63R, the first light guide plates LED60a to 60t, and the second light guide plates LED61a to 61f are individually caused to emit light in a predetermined light emission pattern.

  In the present embodiment, for example, when performing the light emission control of the first light guide plate LEDs 60a to 60t and the second light guide plate LEDs 61a to 61f, the effect control CPU may cause each LED to emit light individually, and the accessory LED 63L. , 63R, or when the accessory motors 17L, 17R are driven to rotate the accessory 65L, 65R, the light emission mode of the accessory LEDs 63L, 63R, the rotation operation of the accessory 65L, 65R, etc. Provided at the front position of the objects 65L and 65R disposed on the back side of the light guide plate unit 700 so as not to be obstructed by the light emission of the second reflecting portions MB1 to MB6 disposed in front thereof. It controls so that 2nd light-guide plate LED61a-61f arrange | positioned corresponding to 2nd reflection part MB1-6 may not light-emit.

  FIG. 34A shows an example of effect control execution data in which accessory control data not including an instruction to drive the accessory motors 17L and 17R that drive the accessory 65L and 65R is set. . In this effect control execution data, lamp control is performed because the accessory control data does not include an instruction to drive the accessory motors 17L and 17R, that is, includes an instruction not to drive the accessory motors 17L and 17R. The data includes LED group G1 (first light guide plate LEDs 60a to 60t), LED group G2 (second light guide plate LEDs 61a to 61f) and center frame decoration LEDs 62a to 62d, that is, all of the light guide plate units 700 arranged in the light guide plate unit 700. LED light emission pattern data is set for LEDs (center frame decoration LEDs 62a to 62d, first light guide plates LEDs 60a to 60t, and second light guide plates LEDs 61a to 61f). At this time, the light emission pattern data of the accessory LEDs 63L and 63R is not set.

  Therefore, in this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 35A, in the period from when the change of the special symbol is started until reach is established, the accessory LEDs 63L and 63R are not caused to emit light, and the accessory items 65L and 65R are emitted. The center frame decoration LEDs 62a to 62d arranged corresponding to the third reflecting portions MC1 to MC4 that are not located on the front surfaces of the accessories 65L and 65R are caused to emit light in a predetermined light emission pattern. The game area 7 is decorated by causing the areas corresponding to the reflecting portions MC1 to MC4 to emit light.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 35 (b), when the reach is established after the change of the special symbol is started, the accessory LEDs 63L and 63R are not caused to emit light, and the accessory 65L and 65R are not movable. Not only the first light guide plate LEDs 60a to 60t arranged corresponding to the first reflecting portions MA1 to 20 that are not located on the front surfaces of the accessory items 65L and 65R, but also the second reflecting portion located on the front surfaces of the accessory items 65L and 65R. The second light guide plates LEDs 61a to 61f arranged corresponding to the MB1 to MB6 are caused to emit light in a predetermined light emission pattern, and the areas corresponding to the first reflection parts MA1 to 20 and the second reflection parts MB1 to 6 are emitted. The game area 7 is decorated.

  FIG. 34B shows an example of effect control execution data in which accessory control data including an instruction to drive the accessory motors 17L and 17R that drive the accessory 65L and 65R is set. In this effect control execution data, lamp control data is set since the accessory control data includes an instruction to drive the accessory motors 17L and 17R, that is, data including an instruction to drive the accessory motors 17L and 17R. The LED group G1 (first light guide plate LEDs 60a to 60t), the accessory LEDs 63L and 63R, the center frame decoration LEDs 62a to 62d, that is, the light emission patterns of LEDs in which only the second light guide plate LEDs 61a to 61f are excluded from light emission. Data is set.

  Therefore, in this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 36 (a), when the reach is established after the change of the special symbol is started, the accessory items 65L and 65R are not movable, but the accessory LEDs 63L and 63R are caused to emit light. The second light guide plates LED61a to 61f arranged corresponding to the second reflecting portions MB1 to MB6 are not caused to emit light, and the accessory LEDs 63L and 63R are allowed to emit light in a predetermined emission pattern, and the accessory 65L and 65R The first light guide plate LEDs 60a to 60t and the accessory LEDs 63L and 63R arranged corresponding to the first reflecting portions MA1 to 20 that are not located on the front surface are caused to emit light in a predetermined light emission pattern to decorate the game area 7.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 36 (b), after a special symbol change starts, for example, when a predetermined big hit symbol is derived, the accessory LEDs 63L and 63R are caused to emit light, and the accessory 65L and 65R are emitted. In addition, only one of the first light guide plate LEDs 60a to 60t arranged corresponding to the first reflection parts MA1 to 20 that are not located on the front surface of the accessory 65L or 65R emits light with a predetermined light emission pattern. Thus, the game area 7 is decorated by causing the areas corresponding to the first reflecting portions MA1 to MA20 to emit light.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as an embodiment of the present invention, the board surface plate 200 constituting the gaming board 6 is constituted by a translucent material (in this example, an acrylic resin board), By arranging the decorative body 301 for decorating the game area 7 on the back side, the game area 7 can be decorated from the back side. Further, a light guide plate unit 700 is disposed on the back side of the board surface plate 200 and on the front side of the decorative body 301, and the light of the first light guide plate LEDs 60 a to 60 t and the second light guide plate LEDs 61 a to 61 f is transmitted around the light guide plate 701. By entering the inside of the light guide plate 701 from the end surface 701E, the light incident on the inside is reflected to the front surface side by the first reflecting portions MA1 to MA20 and the second reflecting portions MB1 to MB6 and emitted from the front surface 701F. The game area 7 can be decorated with light. That is, by emitting light from predetermined regions (the first reflecting portions MA1 to MA20 and the second reflecting portions MB1 to MB6) of the light guide plate 701 by a so-called edge light method, the first light source is the light source from the front side of the board plate 200. Since 1 light guide plate LED60a-60t and 2nd light guide plate LED61a-61f cannot be seen, it can decorate with light, without impairing the decorating property of the game area 7. FIG.

  Further, the light of the first light guide plate LEDs 60a to 60t and the second light guide plate LEDs 61a to 61f is not directly incident on the end surface of the board surface plate 200, but the board surface plate 200 is disposed on the back side of the board surface plate 200. The light from the first light guide plate LEDs 60a to 60t and the second light guide plate LEDs 61a to 61f is planted on the game board surface 200a of the board surface plate 200 by causing the light to enter and emit light on the peripheral end surface 701E of the light guide plate 701 provided separately. It is prevented that the decorativeness due to light is impaired by irregular reflection on the obstacle nail K or the like provided.

  Further, the positioning notches 271a and 271b and the elastic engagement claws 272a and 272b as the second attachment portions for attaching the light guide plate 701 to the game board 6 are provided on the spacer member 250 instead of the board surface plate 200. Not only can the light guide plate 701 be integrated with the board surface plate 200 indirectly and without positional deviation, but also the light guide plate 701 with respect to the board surface plate 200 can be integrated as compared with the case where the light guide plate 701 is directly attached to the board surface plate 200. At the time of determination of the mounting position or during the mounting operation, the risk of the light guide plate 701 coming into contact with the panel surface plate 200 and being damaged is reduced, so that the panel surface plate 200 and the light guide plate 701 are easily handled during the mounting operation.

  In addition, a gap S1 having a predetermined width is formed between the back surface 200b of the board surface plate 200 and the front surface 701F of the light guide plate 701. For example, when the board surface plate 200 and the light guide plate 701 are transported, stacked, or assembled. The back surface 200b and the front surface 701F are prevented from rubbing and scratching due to vibrations caused by the flow of the game ball flowing down the game area 7 at the time of use or at the time of use. It will not be damaged.

  Further, first bosses 710a to 710f, second bosses 711a to 711d, and third bosses 712a to 712d as gap protrusions having a predetermined length R1 around the opening 705 and the notch 708 in the front surface 701F of the light guide plate 701. Since the positioning projections 713a to 713d are provided, when the light guide plate 701 is disposed on the back side of the board surface plate 200, the bosses and the positioning projections come into contact with each other to secure the gap S1, and thus the board surface plate 200 is provided. In addition, the board surface plate 200 and the light guide plate 701 are prevented from coming into contact with the light guide plate 701 when the light guide plate 701 is assembled, and the light guide plate 701 is bent by some external force to contact the board surface plate 200. Is prevented from being damaged.

  These bosses and positioning protrusions are provided at the peripheral edge of the opening or notch portion where the decorative member such as the center frame ornament 11 and the variable winning ball device 15 are attached, so that these decorative members and variable winning ball device are provided. Since the front side is covered by 15 and is not visually recognized from the front side through the panel board 200, the decorativeness is not impaired.

  In the present embodiment, these bosses and positioning protrusions are projected from the front surface 701F of the light guide plate 701, but may be projected from the rear surface 200b of the board plate 200, for example. Furthermore, these bosses and positioning protrusions won not only the peripheral portion of the opening 705 corresponding to the mounting hole 201 as a display opening that enables the visual display device 9 to be visually recognized from the front side, but also, for example, in the winning holes 29a to 29d. You may provide in the peripheral part of opening 709a-709d corresponding to opening 206a-206d for passing a game ball or this opening 206a-206d.

  In addition, a frame-like attachment frame 702 is provided so as to cover the periphery of the light guide plate 701, and positioning protrusions 724a and 724b as attached portions attached to the second attachment portion of the spacer member 250 are attached to the attachment frame 702. Since the engaging portions 725a and 725b are provided, the light guide plate 701 can be attached to the spacer member 250 via the attachment frame 702 without directly contacting the board surface plate 200, and the light guide plate 701 is manufactured at the time of manufacture. Since the burr or the like generated at the periphery of the board is covered with the mounting frame 702, the board surface plate 200 is prevented from being damaged. Moreover, since the finishing process of the periphery of the light-guide plate 701, etc. become unnecessary, manufacture becomes easy.

  In this embodiment, the mounting frame 702 covers the periphery (edge) of the light guide plate 701 from the front and back, that is, the main body 703 that covers the front edge (front edge) and the rear edge (rear). The cover portion 704 covers the edge of the light guide plate 701 so that it covers at least the front edge of the light guide plate 701 (the edge on the panel board 200 side). If configured, it is possible to prevent the front end edge of the light guide plate 701 from coming into contact with the back surface 200 b of the panel plate 200 when the light guide plate 701 is attached to the spacer member 250.

  Further, even if the mounting frame is fixed so as to cover only one of the peripheral end surface 701E or the front surface 701F end adjacent to the front end edge of the light guide plate 701, the front end of the light guide plate 701 is attached to the back surface 200b of the panel surface plate 200. It is possible to prevent the edges from coming into contact.

  Further, the mounting frame 702 may not be extended over the periphery of the light guide plate 701, that is, may not be formed in a frame shape, and a plurality of members may be provided partially along the periphery.

  In addition, the light guide plate unit 700 has positioning protrusions 724a and 724b that protrude from an upper portion that is a first position on the periphery of the attachment frame 702, and a second position that is different from the first position on the periphery of the attachment frame. Engaging portions 725a and 725b provided in a certain lower portion, and the engaging protrusions 724a and 724b are inserted into the positioning holes (positioning notches 271a and 271b) of the spacer member 250 and positioned. Since the elastic engagement claws 272a and 272b can be engaged with the engagement portions 725a and 725b, it is possible to prevent the board plate 200 from being damaged by the attachment frame 702 due to misalignment or the like.

  Specifically, the positioning holes (positioning cutout portions 271a and 271b) and the elastic engagement claws 272a and 272b of the spacer member 250 are formed on an inner peripheral wall 254 that is suspended from the back surface 200b of the board surface plate 200. Thus, in a state where the elastic engagement claws 272a and 272b are engaged with the engagement portions 725a and 725b, the positioning protrusions 724a and 724b move in the departure direction from the positioning holes (positioning notches 271a and 271b). Therefore, the positioning holes (positioning notches 271a and 271b) also function as second mounting portions for mounting the light guide plate unit 700. That is, it is not necessary to perform positioning and attachment separately, so that attachment work can be easily performed.

  In this embodiment, the positioning notches 271a and 271b are formed on the spacer member 250 and the positioning protrusions 724a and 724b are formed on the attachment frame 702. However, the positioning notches 271a and 271b are attached to the attachment frame 702. In addition, the positioning protrusions 724 a and 724 b may be formed on the spacer member 250. Further, the elastic engagement claws 272a and 272b are formed on the spacer member 250 and the engagement portions 725a and 725b are formed on the attachment frame 702. However, the elastic engagement claws 272a and 272b are attached to the attachment frame 702 and the engagement portion 725a and 725b may be formed on the spacer member 250.

  In this embodiment, the positioning notches 271a and 271b and the elastic engagement claws 272a and 272b as the second attachment portions are provided on the annular inner peripheral wall 254 forming the opening 251 of the spacer member 250, and the spacer In the state where it is attached to the member 250, it is adapted to be fitted into a recess formed by the inner peripheral wall 254 and the back surface 200b of the panel board 200. However, the positioning notches 271a and 271b and the elastic engagement claws 272a are used. A second mounting portion such as 272b may be provided on the back surface 250b of the spacer member 250, for example, and the front surface of the mounting frame 702 of the light guide plate 701 or the front peripheral edge portion of the light guide plate 701 may be directly abutted on the back surface 250b. .

  In this embodiment, the light guide plate unit 700 is attached to the spacer member 250 by locking the light guide plate unit 700 to the second attachment portion provided in the spacer member 250. However, for example, the light guide plate unit 700 is attached to a screw, a latch, or the like. May be fixed to the spacer member 250.

  In the present embodiment, since the light guide plate unit 700 is detachably provided to the spacer member 250, the light guide plate unit 700 is to be changed, for example, when the light decoration mode is changed according to the model change or the like. This can be easily handled by replacing only the light guide plate 701. And since each LED is provided in the attachment frame 702, since wiring etc. are removed together when removing the light-guide plate unit 700 from the game board 6, wiring work etc. become easy.

In this embodiment, the light guide plate 701 is disposed on the back side of the board surface plate 200 via the main body portion 703 of the mounting frame 702. However, for example, the peripheral portion of the front surface 701F of the light guide plate 701 is the back of the spacer member 250. The light guide plate 701 may be disposed with a predetermined gap S1 from the back surface 200b of the board surface plate 200 by attaching it to the surface 250b.

  Further, the first light guide plate LEDs 60 a to 60 t and the second light guide plate LEDs 61 a to 61 f as the end face light emitters are provided on the mounting frame 702, so that the first light guide plate LEDs 60 a to 60 t and the first light guide plate LEDs 60 a to 60 t are connected to the light guide plate 701. Since the two light guide plate LEDs 61a to 61f are integrated, even if the mounting position of the light guide plate 701 with respect to the spacer member 250 shifts, the light incident position from the LED with respect to the peripheral end surface 701E of the light guide plate 701 shifts. Therefore, the light emission mode is not hindered. That is, since there is no deviation in the positional relationship between the light guide plate 701 and the LED, light from the LED can enter the light guide plate 701 from an accurate position.

  Further, since the first light guide plate LEDs 60a to 60t and the second light guide plate LEDs 61a to 61f need not be aligned with the light guide plate 701 after the light guide plate 701 is attached to the spacer member 250, the light guide plate 701 with respect to the spacer member 250 or The first light guide plate LEDs 60a to 60t and the second light guide plate LEDs 61a to 61f can be easily attached.

  In addition, the first reflection parts MA1-20, the second reflection parts MB1-6, and the third reflection parts MC1-4 are provided on the back surface 701B of the light guide plate 701, the first light guide plate LEDs 60a-60t, the second light guide plate LEDs 61a-. The light guide plate 701 is disposed opposite to the back surface side in the thickness direction of the peripheral end surface 701E of the light guide plate 701, that is, close to the back surface, so that the light guide plate 701 is the first light guide plate LEDs 60a to 60t and the second light guide plate LEDs 61a to 61f. Since it can be arranged as close as possible to the board surface plate 200 without being obstructed by the board, the board thickness width dimension of the game board 6 can be made as thin as possible.

The passage surface 290b can be inserted into the opening 206c formed at a position corresponding to the winning opening 29c in the panel surface plate 200 and the opening 206c in the light guide plate 701 at a position opposite to the opening 206c. By disposing the light guide plate 701 on the back side of 200, the passage portion 290b constituting the guide passage 291 can be inserted into the openings 206c and 709c of both the board surface plate 200 and the light guide plate 701. can induce the game balls to the first prize passage 911 provided on the back 701 B of the light guide plate 701. That is, the game ball won in the winning opening 29c can be guided to the back surface 701B of the light guide plate 701 through the guide passage 291 facing in the front-rear direction, so that it passes between the front surface 701F of the light guide plate 701 and the back surface 201b of the panel plate 200. Since it becomes possible to collect | recover game balls without doing it, it can prevent that the arrangement | positioning freedom degree of a reflection part is restrict | limited by the 1st winning path 911.

The game board surface 200a of the board 200 is provided with winning holes 13a, 13b, 29a-29d through which game balls can be won, and the light guide plate 701 is positioned at positions corresponding to the winning holes 13a, 13b, 29a-29d. By providing a first start winning path 901, a second starting winning path 902, a first winning path 911, a second winning path 921 , and a big winning path, which are guide paths for guiding the game balls won to the winning opening, By only attaching the light guide plate unit 700 to the board surface plate 200, each winning path member can be arranged at an accurate position.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  In the above embodiment, a spherical pachinko ball (game ball) is applied as an example of a game medium. However, the present invention is not limited to a spherical game medium. For example, a non-spherical game medium such as a medal is used. There may be.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 6 Game board 11 Center frame decoration 15 Variable winning ball apparatus 200 Board surface board 200a Game board surface 250 Spacer member 400 Game board unit 700 Light guide plate unit 701 Light guide plate 701E Circumferential end surface 701N Open end face 702 Mounting frames 710a to 710f First Boss 711a-711d 2nd boss 712a-712d 3rd boss 713a-713d Positioning protrusion 714 Step part MA1-20 1st reflection part MB1-6 2nd reflection part MC1-4 3rd reflection part

Claims (1)

A gaming machine comprising a gaming board in which a gaming area in which gaming media can flow down is formed,
The game board
A board plate having translucency and having the game area formed on the front surface ;
Has a light-transmitting property, a light guide plate disposed on the rear surface of the board plate,
A light emitter for an end surface provided so that light can be incident on an end surface of the light guide plate;
A spacer member having a predetermined thickness width dimension and provided with a first attachment portion for attaching the board plate and a second attachment portion for attaching the light guide plate;
An attachment member provided along the periphery of the light guide plate;
With
The light guide plate is attached to the second attachment portion via the attachment member, and reflects the light from the end surface light emitter incident on the inside from the end surface of the light guide plate and emits the light from the front surface. Have
The end face light emitter is provided on the mounting member.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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