JP6268723B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a slot machine, or a parrot.

  In recent years, gaming machines are provided with a plurality of light-emitting sources (for example, LED bulbs, filament bulbs, etc.) covered with a light-transmitting decorative cover with an uneven pattern. In this way, by attaching the light from the light source so that it can be seen by the player, turning on the light source, turning it off, and changing the intensity and color of the light enhances the production effect and improves the interest of the game I am trying.

  For example, in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-10408 “Game Machine” of Patent Document 1, a flat light transmitting member having an uneven light transmitting part fixed to the front surface of a game board, and an uneven light transmitting part provided in front of the light transmitting part. A disk-shaped translucent member and LEDs that irradiate light from the back side of the game board to these translucent members, and the disk-shaped translucent member is configured to rotate or rotate. A gaming machine having a specific gaming member has been proposed.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-10408

  In the “gaming machine” described in Patent Document 1, the light emitted from the LED passes through the two flat members on which the uneven light transmitting portions are formed, so that various light patterns can be projected. It has become. However, with such a thin plate-shaped member, only the pattern (shadow) due to the difference in the light transmittance of the uneven light transmitting portion is projected on the portion illuminated by the light of the LED, and the light is shone. Such a production effect could not be imparted.

  The present invention has been developed to solve the above-described problems. That is, an object of the present invention is to provide an illumination means that can project a light from a single light source as a plurality of lights and can produce a brilliant light with a small number of light sources, thereby enhancing the player's sense of exaltation. It is providing the game machine which has.

The present invention is a gaming machine in which a gaming area is formed on the front side, and electrical decoration means is disposed at a position visible from the front,
The electrical decoration means includes a substantially cylindrical first decoration means provided to be rotatable or pivotable about an axis, and illumination configured to allow light from a light source to enter the first decoration means from behind. Means, and drive means for rotating or rotating the first decoration means,
The first decorative means has a first light-transmitting portion having a substantially cylindrical shape having translucency, and the first light-transmitting part is provided on at least one of the inner wall surface and the outer wall surface with the first decorative means. The first ridges that are ridges intersecting the plane perpendicular to the axis of the first concavo-convex surface formed at a plurality of equal intervals ,
The illuminating means has a plurality of the light emitting sources, and the light emitting sources are provided at equal intervals in parallel with the first light transmitting portion,
The interval between the first protrusions in the central axis direction of the first light transmitting portion is substantially the same as the interval between the light emitting sources,
After the light from the light emitting source is refracted by each first protrusion on the first uneven surface, a plurality of light is emitted to the front surface side of the first light transmitting portion, and the emitted light is rotated by the first decoration means. Or it is comprised so that it may fluctuate by rotation.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the light of one light source incident from the rear by the substantially cylindrical first light-transmitting portion having the concavo-convex surface provided with a plurality of first protrusions is transmitted to the first light-transmitting portion. A plurality of light beams are emitted to the front surface side, and the first light-transmitting portion is rotated or rotated to change the emitted light, thereby enabling a three-dimensional and brilliant light effect.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine in a 1st embodiment. It is a front view of the game board of a pachinko machine. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the structure of the electrical decoration means of Example 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing explaining the light radiate | emitted from the front surface of the 1st translucent part of the electrical decoration means of Example 1. FIG. It is the schematic explaining the structure of the illumination means of the electrical decoration means of Example 1. FIG. It is the schematic explaining the structure of the illumination means of the electrical decoration means of Example 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the structure of the electrical decoration means of Example 2. FIG. It is a figure explaining the modification of the 2nd translucent part of the electrical decoration means of Example 2. FIG. It is a figure which shows the structure of the electrical decoration means of Example 3. It is a figure which shows the structure of the electrical decoration means of Example 4. It is a figure which shows the structure of the electrical decoration means of Example 5. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the light radiate | emitted from the front surface of the 1st translucent part of the electrical decoration means of Example 5. FIG.

  First, an overall configuration of an embodiment of a general pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) 10 to which the present invention is applied will be described. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 13 of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 3 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 having an outer shell formed of a wooden frame combined in a substantially rectangular shape, and an outer frame 11 having substantially the same outer shape as the outer frame 11. And an inner frame 12 supported to be openable and closable. In order to support the inner frame 12, metal hinges 18 are attached to the outer frame 11 at two upper and lower portions on the left side when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1). The frame 12 is supported so as to be openable and closable to the front front side.

  A game board 13 (see FIG. 2) having a large number of nails, winning holes 63, 64, and the like is detachably mounted on the inner frame 12 from the back side. A ball ball game is performed when the ball flows down the front surface of the game board 13. The inner frame 12 has a ball launch unit (not shown) for launching a ball to the front area of the game board 13 and a launch rail (not shown) for guiding the ball launched from the ball launch unit to the front area of the game board 13. Etc.) are attached.

  On the front side of the inner frame 12, a front frame 14 that covers the upper side of the front surface and a lower dish unit 15 that covers the lower side of the front frame 14 are provided. In order to support the front frame 14 and the lower dish unit 15, metal hinges 19 are attached to two upper and lower portions on the left side when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), and the side on which the hinges 19 are provided is used as an opening / closing axis. 14 and the lower pan unit 15 are supported so as to be openable and closable toward the front front side. The locking of the inner frame 12 and the locking of the front frame 14 are respectively released by inserting a dedicated key into the key hole 21 of the cylinder lock 20 and performing a predetermined operation.

  The front frame 14 is assembled with decorative resin parts, electrical parts, and the like, and a window part 14c that is formed in an approximately elliptical shape is provided at a substantially central part thereof. A glass unit 16 having two plate glasses is disposed on the back side of the front frame 14, and the front surface of the game board 13 can be seen on the front side of the pachinko machine 10 through the glass unit 16.

  On the front frame 14, an upper plate 17 that stores balls is formed in a substantially box shape that protrudes forward and the upper surface is opened, and prize balls and rental balls are discharged to the upper plate 17. The bottom surface of the upper plate 17 is formed to be inclined downward on the right side when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), and the ball thrown into the upper plate 17 is guided to a ball launch unit (not shown) by the inclination. A frame button 22 is provided on the upper surface of the upper plate 17. The frame button 22 is operated by the player, for example, when changing the stage of the effect displayed on the third symbol display device 81 (see FIG. 2) described later. The stage is an effect mode in which various effects displayed on the 3rd symbol display device 81 are unified, and is performed in accordance with the entrance (start prize) to the first entrance 64 described later. Various effects such as a change effect (a change that performs change display (dynamic display) of the third symbol) and a reach effect are designed to be performed in accordance with the theme given to each stage.

  The front frame 14 is provided with illumination parts 29 to 33 each including a light emitting source such as an LED, which will be described later, around the periphery (for example, the periphery of the window part 14c). Further, a display lamp 34 having a built-in light emitting source such as an LED and capable of displaying when a prize ball is being paid out and when an error has occurred is provided in the upper left part of the front frame 14 (see FIG. 1).

  A small window 35 is formed by attaching a transparent resin from the back side so that the back side of the front frame 14 can be seen on the lower side of the right illumination part 32, and a sticking space K1 on the front side of the game board 13 (see FIG. 2). ) Can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko machine 10. In addition, in the pachinko machine 10, a plated member 36 made of ABS resin that is chrome-plated is attached to an area around the electric decoration parts 29 to 33 in order to bring out more gorgeousness.

  A ball rental operation unit 40 is disposed below the window 14c. The ball lending operation unit 40 is provided with a frequency display unit 41, a ball lending button 42 and a return button 43. When the ball lending operation unit 40 is operated in a state where a bill or a card is inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, Loans are made. Specifically, the frequency display unit 41 is an area in which the remaining amount information such as a card is displayed, and the built-in LED is lit to display the remaining amount as the remaining amount information. The ball lending button 42 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on information recorded on a card or the like (recording medium), and the lending ball is supplied to the upper plate 17 as long as there is a remaining amount on the card or the like. Is done. The return button 43 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the card unit. In addition, in a pachinko machine in which a ball is lent directly to the upper plate 17 from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit, a so-called cash machine does not require the ball lending operation unit 40. In this case, the ball lending operation unit 40 It is also possible to add a decorative seal or the like to the installation portion of the parts so that the component configuration is common. A pachinko machine using a card unit and a cash machine can be shared.

  In the lower plate unit 15 located on the lower side of the upper plate 17, a lower plate 50 for storing a ball that could not be stored in the upper plate 17 is formed in a substantially box shape having an open upper surface. Yes. On the right side of the lower plate 50, an operation handle 51 operated by a player to drive a ball into the front surface of the game board 13 is disposed. Inside the operation handle 51, a ball launching unit (not shown) is provided. A touch sensor 51a for permitting driving, a push button-type stop switch 51b for stopping the firing of a ball during a pressing operation, and a rotation operation amount of the operation handle 51 are detected by a change in electric resistance. And a variable resistor (not shown). When the operation handle 51 is rotated clockwise by the player, the touch sensor 51a is turned on, and the resistance value of the variable resistor changes corresponding to the operation amount, and according to the rotation operation amount of the operation handle 51. Thus, the ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the resistance value of the variable resistor, and the ball is driven into the front surface of the game board 13 with a jump amount corresponding to the player's operation. Further, when the operation handle 51 is not operated by the player, the touch sensor 51a and the stop switch 51b are off.

  In the lower part of the front of the lower plate 50, a ball removal lever 52 is provided for operating when the balls stored in the lower plate 50 are discharged downward. The ball removal lever 52 is always urged in the right direction. By sliding the ball release lever 52 in the left direction against the urge, the bottom opening formed in the bottom surface of the lower plate 50 is opened. A ball naturally falls from the bottom opening and is discharged. The operation of the ball removal lever 52 is normally performed in a state where a box (generally referred to as “a thousand box”) for receiving the balls discharged from the lower plate 50 is placed below the lower plate 50. An ashtray 53 is attached to the left of the lower plate 50.

  Next, the configuration of the game board 13 of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 13 has a wooden base plate 60 cut into a substantially square shape when viewed from the front, a large number of ball nails, windmills and rails 61 and 62, a general winning opening 63, A ball entrance (starting port) 64, a variable winning device 65, a variable display device unit 80, and the like are assembled, and a peripheral portion thereof is attached to the back side of the inner frame 12. The general winning port 63, the first winning port 64, the variable winning device 65, and the variable display device unit 80 are arranged in a through hole formed in the base plate 60 by router processing, and the wood screw is provided from the front side of the game board 13. It is fixed by etc. Further, in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the sphere, a large number of nails are planted, and various members (servants) such as a windmill are disposed.

  The front center portion of the game board 13 can be viewed from the front side of the inner frame 12 through the window portion 14c (see FIG. 1) of the front frame 14. In addition, in the left and right corners on the lower side of the game board 13, there are provided adhering spaces K1 and K2 for adhering stamps and identification labels, etc. It can be visually recognized through the small window 35 (see FIG. 1) of the frame 14.

  An outer rail 62 formed by bending a strip-shaped metal plate into a substantially arc shape is planted on the front surface of the game board 13, and the strip-shaped metal plate is located on the inner side of the outer rail 62 in the same manner as the outer rail 62. The arc-shaped inner rail 61 formed by the above is planted. The inner rail 61 and the outer rail 62 surround the outer periphery of the front surface of the game board 13, and the game board 13 and the glass unit 16 (see FIG. 1) surround the front and rear. A game area in which a game is played is formed by the behavior of. The game area is a front surface of the game board 13 and is a substantially circular area formed by dividing the two rails 61 and 62 and the arc member 70 (a winning hole or the like is provided, Area). An out port 66 is provided on the lower front side of the game board 13 (game area), and a ball that has not entered any of the winning ports 63, 64, 65a passes through the out port 66 and discharges a ball (not shown). Guided to the road.

  The two rails 61 and 62 are provided for guiding a ball fired from a ball launch unit (not shown) to the upper part of the game board 13. A return ball preventing member 68 is attached to the front end portion of the inner rail 61 (upper left portion in FIG. 2) to prevent the ball once guided to the upper portion of the game board 13 from returning to the ball guide path again. Is done. A return rubber 69 is attached to the tip of the outer rail 62 (upper right part in FIG. 2) at a position corresponding to the maximum flying portion of the sphere, and the ball launched at a predetermined momentum or more hits the return rubber 69 and gains momentum. Is bounced back to the center while being attenuated. A resin arc member 70 formed by providing an arc connecting the rails on the inner surface side between the lower right end of the inner rail 61 and the upper right end of the outer rail 62 is a base. The plate 60 is driven and fixed.

  A first pattern provided with a plurality of light emitting diodes (hereinafter abbreviated as “LEDs”) 37a and a 7-segment display 37b, which are light emitting sources, in the upper right part of the game area when viewed from the front (upper right part of FIG. 2). A display device 37 is provided. The first symbol display device 37 displays information corresponding to each control performed by a main control device 110 (see FIG. 4) described later, and mainly displays the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10. The plurality of LEDs 37a display a change by indicating whether or not the change is made in accordance with the entry to the first entry port 64 (start winning prize) by a lighting state, or a stop pattern after the end of the change. As for the ball (reserved ball) that has not been changed among the balls that have entered the first entrance 64, the symbol corresponding to the result of the lottery performed for the start prize is indicated by the lighting state. The number of reserved balls, which is a number, is indicated by the lighting state. The 7-segment display 37b displays the number of rounds that are a big hit and an error display. In addition, LED37a is comprised so that the light emission color (for example, red, green, blue) of each LED may differ, The various game states of the pachinko machine 10 can be suggested with few LEDs by the combination of the light emission color. In addition, the game board 13 is provided with electrical decorating units 71 to 75 and an electrical decorating unit 1000 that incorporate light emitting sources such as LEDs, which will be described later.

  In this pachinko machine 10, in the lottery performed for the entrance to the first entrance 64, whether or not it is a big hit is determined, and if it is determined that the big hit, the type of the big hit is also determined. . As the jackpot type determined here, 15R probability variation jackpot, 2R probability variation jackpot, and short-time jackpot are prepared. The LED 37a not only indicates whether or not the lottery result is a jackpot as a stop symbol after the end of the change, but if it is a jackpot, a symbol corresponding to the jackpot type is displayed.

  The game area is provided with a plurality of general winning ports 63 through which 5 to 15 balls are paid out as winning balls when the balls win. In addition, a variable display device unit 80 is disposed in the central portion of the game area. The variable display device unit 80 includes a liquid crystal display that displays the variation of the third symbol while being synchronized with the variation display on the first symbol display device 37, triggered by a ball entering the first entrance 64 (start winning prize). (Hereinafter simply abbreviated as “display device”), and a LED that variably displays the second symbol (ordinary symbol) triggered by the passage of the ball at the second entrance 67. The second symbol display device 83 is provided. The variable display device unit 80 is provided with a center frame 86 so as to surround the outer periphery of the third symbol display device 81.

  The third symbol display device 81 is composed of an 8-inch large liquid crystal display, and the display content is controlled by a display control device 114 (see FIG. 4) to be described later, for example, left, middle and right The three symbol rows are displayed. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of symbols, and these symbols are vertically scrolled for each symbol row so that the third symbol is variably displayed on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81. In the third symbol display device 81 of the present embodiment, the display of the gaming state accompanying the control of the main controller 110 (see FIG. 4) is performed on the first symbol display device 37, whereas the first symbol display thereof is performed. A decorative display corresponding to the display of the device 37 is performed. Instead of the display device, for example, the third symbol display device 81 may be configured using a reel or the like.

  The second symbol display device 83 displays a variable display in which a symbol “◯” and a symbol “X” are alternately lit as a display symbol (second symbol) every time the ball passes through the second entrance 67. Is what you do. In the pachinko machine 10, when the variation display on the second symbol display device 83 stops at a predetermined symbol (in this embodiment, a symbol “◯”), the first entrance 64 is activated for a predetermined time (opened). Configured). The number of passing balls through the second entrance 67 is held up to 4 times, and the number of balls held is displayed on the first symbol display device 37 described above and also displayed on the second symbol holding lamp 84. Four second symbol holding lamps 84 are provided corresponding to the maximum number of holdings, and are arranged symmetrically below the third symbol display device 81.

  Note that the second symbol variation display is performed by switching on and off of a plurality of lamps in the second symbol display device 83 as in the present embodiment, as well as the first symbol display device 37 or the third symbol. Alternatively, a part of the display device 81 may be used. Similarly, the second symbol holding lamp 84 may be turned on by a part of the third symbol display device 81. Further, the passage of the second entrance 67 is not limited to 4 times as in the case of the first entrance 64, but is limited to 4 times or less, or 5 times (for example, , 8 times). Further, since the number of reserved balls is indicated by the first symbol display device 37, the second symbol reservation lamp 84 may not perform lighting display.

  Below the variable display unit 80, a first entrance (start winning entrance) 64 through which a ball can enter is disposed. When a ball enters the first entrance 64, a first entrance switch (not shown) provided on the back side of the game board 13 is turned on, which is caused by turning on the first entrance switch. The main control device 110 (see FIG. 4) makes a big win lottery, and the variable display on the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81 is started (started). Then, after the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, the fluctuation display is stopped, the display corresponding to the lottery result is indicated by the LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37, and the third symbol corresponding to the lottery result is displayed as the third symbol display. The device 81 is stopped and displayed. The first entrance 64 is also one of the entrances through which 5 balls are paid out as prize balls when a ball enters.

  A variable winning device 65 is disposed below the first ball opening 64, and a horizontally-long rectangular specific winning port (large opening) 65a is provided at a substantially central portion thereof. In the pachinko machine 10, when the lottery in the main controller 110 (see FIG. 4) is a big win, the LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37 is set so that the big win is stopped after a predetermined time (fluctuation time) has elapsed. At the same time, the stop symbol corresponding to the jackpot is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 to indicate the occurrence of the jackpot. Thereafter, the gaming state transitions to a special gaming state (big hit) where the ball is easy to win. In this special gaming state, the special winning opening 65a that is normally closed is opened for a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds have elapsed or ten balls have been won).

  The specific winning opening 65a is closed when a predetermined time elapses, and after the closing, the specific winning opening 65a is opened again for a predetermined time. The opening / closing operation of the specific winning opening 65a can be repeated up to 15 times (15 rounds), for example. The state in which the opening / closing operation is performed is one form of a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player. Is done.

  Specifically, the variable winning device 65 includes a horizontally long rectangular opening / closing plate that covers the specific winning opening 65a, and a large opening solenoid (not shown) for opening and closing forward with the lower side of the opening / closing plate as an axis. And. The special winning opening 65a is normally closed so that the ball cannot win or is difficult to win. In the case of a big hit, the large opening opening solenoid is driven to tilt the opening / closing plate to the lower front side to temporarily form an open state in which the ball is likely to win the specific winning opening 65a. It operates to repeat the state and the state alternately.

  Note that the special gaming state is not limited to the above-described form. When the game area is provided with a large opening that is opened and closed separately from the specific winning opening 65a, and the LED 37a corresponding to the jackpot is turned on in the first symbol display device 37, the specific winning opening 65a is opened for a predetermined time, and the specific winning opening A special gaming state is defined as a game state in which a large opening provided separately from the specific winning port 65a is opened for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times when the ball 65 is opened into the specific winning port 65a. You may make it form.

  Next, the configuration of the back side of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, control board units 90 and 91 and a back pack unit 94 are mainly provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The control board unit 90 is unitized by mounting a main board (main control device 110), an audio lamp control board (audio lamp control device 113), and a display control board (display control device 114). The control board unit 91 is unitized by mounting a payout control board (payout control apparatus 111), a firing control board (launching control apparatus 112), a power supply board (power supply apparatus 115), and a card unit connection board 116. The back pack unit 94 includes a back pack 92 and a dispensing unit 93 that form a protective cover.

  The main control device 110, the sound lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114, the payout control device 111 and the firing control device 112, the power supply device 115, and the card unit connection board 116 are housed in the board boxes 100 to 104, respectively. Yes. The board boxes 100 to 104 include a box base and a box cover that covers the opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other, and each control device and each board are accommodated.

  Further, the substrate box 100 (main control device 110) and the substrate box 102 (dispensing control device 111 and launch control device 112) connect the box base and the box cover so that they cannot be opened by a sealing unit (not shown) (caulking structure). Consolidated). In addition, a seal (not shown) is attached to the connecting portion between the box base and the box cover so as to cover the box base and the box cover. This seal seal is made of a brittle material. If the seal is to be peeled off in order to open the substrate boxes 100, 102, or if the substrate boxes 100, 102 are forcibly opened, the box base side and the box cover are removed. Cut to the side. Therefore, it is possible to know whether or not the substrate boxes 100 and 102 have been opened by checking the sealing unit or the sealing seal.

  The payout unit 93 includes a tank 130 that is located at the top of the back pack unit 94 and opens upward, a tank rail 131 that is connected to the lower side of the tank 130 and is gently inclined toward the downstream side, and downstream of the tank rail 131. A case rail 132 that is vertically connected to the side, and a payout device 133 that is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 132 and that pays out a ball by a predetermined electrical configuration of a payout motor (not shown). Yes. Balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially replenished to the tank 130, and a required number of balls are paid out by the payout device 133 as appropriate. A vibrator 134 for applying vibration to the tank rail 131 is attached to the tank rail 131.

  The payout control device 111 is provided with a state return switch 120, the firing control device 112 is provided with a variable resistor operation knob 121, and the power supply device 115 is provided with a RAM erase switch 122. The state return switch 120 is operated, for example, to eliminate ball clogging (return to a normal state) when a payout error occurs, such as ball clogging in a payout motor (not shown). The operation knob 121 is operated to adjust the firing force of the firing solenoid. The RAM erase switch 122 is operated when the power is turned on to return the pachinko machine 10 to the initial state.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10. Although detailed description of the block diagram is omitted, the main control device 110, the payout control device 111, the launch control device 112, the control device 113 such as a sound lamp, the display control device 114, the control boards of the power supply device 115, the card unit connection board 116 includes an MPU as a one-chip microcomputer for controlling each control, a port for communicating with various devices, a random number generator used for various lotteries, and clock pulse generation used for time counting and synchronization. A circuit or the like is mounted as necessary. In addition, as described above, the main control device 110 performs the jackpot lottery, the display setting in the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81, and the lottery of the display result in the second symbol display device 83. Various processes are executed.

Next, the above-described lighting parts 29 to 33 (see FIG. 1) of the front frame 14, the lighting parts 71 to 75 of the game board 13, the lighting means 1000 (see FIG. 2) of the present invention, and the like will be described.
In the pachinko machine 10, various light effects are made in accordance with the change display and the sound effects so as to increase the excitement and excitement during the game so that the excitement is not exhausted. For example, the illumination parts 29 to 33 and 71 to 75 are provided with light emission sources (not shown) such as various lamps such as LEDs, and a substantially transparent plate made of resin or the like on the front side thereof. Some of them are provided with a decorative cover (see FIGS. 1 and 2). In accordance with a change in the gaming state such as a big hit or a predetermined reach, the light emission mode is controlled and changed by the control device 113 (see FIGS. 3 and 4) such as an audio lamp, and the light source is turned on or blinking to produce an effect during the game. In addition to enhancing the effect, a change in the situation such as the fact that the jackpot is being hit or the reach one step before the jackpot is visually notified.

  An electric decoration means 1000 or the like of the present invention, which will be described later, is disposed in the left and right mounting holes 90 of the third symbol display device 81 of the game board 13 so as to be visible (see FIG. 2). As in the case of 75, etc., the sound lamp control device 113 (see FIGS. 3 and 4) controls the change of the light emission mode and the driving means to be described later in conjunction with the variable display and the sound effect, thereby enhancing the effect effect during the game. The change of the game state is notified. Hereafter, the structure of the electrical decoration means 1000 grade | etc., Of this invention is demonstrated in detail.

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First, the lighting means of the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 5A is a perspective view illustrating a configuration of the electrical decoration unit 1000 according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 5B is a cross-sectional view of the first light transmitting portion 1101 of the electrical decoration unit 1000 according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 5, the electrical decoration means 1000 according to the first embodiment is configured so that light is incident on the first decoration means 1100 that is attached so as to be visible from the front of the game board 13 and the first decoration means 1100 from behind. The illuminating unit 1300 is configured, and a driving unit (not shown) that pivotally supports the first decoration unit 1100 so as to be rotatable or rotatable.

  The first decoration means 1100 is a substantially cylindrical first light-transmitting part 1101 having a light-transmitting property, and a transmission member attached so that the first light-transmitting part 1101 can be rotated or rotated about its central axis as an axis. 1103 and a support member 1105. Here, the axis corresponds to the axis (straight line) that becomes the center of rotation or rotation as described above. The first light transmitting portion 1101 of the first decoration means 1100 is disposed in the mounting hole 90 of the game board 13 so as to be visible from the front. The first light transmitting portion 1101 has a first uneven surface 1107 in which a plurality of first protrusions 1109 that are protrusions α parallel to the axial direction are formed on the outer wall surface. In the present embodiment, the first ridge 1109 (α) is a straight ridge having a substantially semi-elliptical cross section protruding outward, and the outer wall surface of the first translucent portion 1101. It is formed to be continuous over the entire surface. The first concavo-convex surface 1107 has, in its transverse cross section, a top portion protruding outward that is a central portion of the first ridge 1109 (α) and a trough portion that is both end portions of the first ridge 1109 (α). It is an uneven surface.

  A transmission member 1103 and a support member 1105 are attached to the inner upper end g of the first light transmitting portion 1101 and the lower end inner side h of the first light transmitting portion 1101, respectively. The transmission member 1103 is a substantially circular thin plate-like member, and an inner gear-like shaft hole i into which a drive shaft (not shown) of the drive means is inserted is provided at the center thereof. The support member 1105 is a substantially circular thin plate-like member, and a cylindrical bearing portion j into which a shaft-like member (not shown) is inserted is provided at the center so as to protrude downward. The first light transmitting portion 1101 is rotatably supported by a shaft-like member (not shown) inserted into the bearing portion j of the support member 1105 and is driven to be inserted into the shaft hole i of the transmission member 1103. It is rotated or rotated by a shaft (not shown).

In this specification, the term “rotation” refers to the forward rotation direction (clockwise) or the reverse rotation direction (counterclockwise) with the axis line as the center of rotation when the first light transmitting portion 1101 is viewed from above the shaft hole i. It is a circular motion in one direction (turns like drawing a circle). Further, the rotation is a circle in both the forward rotation direction (clockwise) and the reverse rotation direction (counterclockwise) with the axis as the center of rotation when the first light transmitting portion 1101 is viewed from above the shaft hole i. It is to exercise. The circular motion may be stopped during the rotation and rotation operations, and the rotation and rotation angles can be arbitrarily set according to the gaming state.
The driving unit may be any device that can apply a driving force to the first decoration unit 1100, such as a solenoid or a motor. Further, it is not electrically controlled by the main control device 110 (see FIG. 4) or the like, and may be configured to operate by the fall of a game ball launched into the game area, for example.

  The illumination unit 1300 includes four LEDs 1301a that are light emission sources 1301 and a mounting base 1303 to which each LED 1301a is attached so as to protrude. Each LED 1301a is arranged in a line so that the light is incident substantially perpendicularly to the axis from the rear of the first light transmitting portion 1101, and the light transmitted from the player through the first light transmitting portion 1101 is received. It is configured to be visible.

  Next, when the light of one LED 1301a passes through the first light transmitting part 1101, the state of the light projected on the front surface side of the first light transmitting part 1101, that is, the light is transmitted to the front surface side of the first light transmitting part 1101. The state of the light that comes (hereinafter expressed as “emitted from the front”) will be described. FIGS. 6A and 6B are explanatory views for explaining how the light of the LED 1301a (not shown) is emitted from the front surface of the first light transmitting portion 1101. FIGS. 6A and 6B are diagrams illustrating the first light transmitting portion 1101. The state stopped at a different position, (c) shows the state where the first light transmitting portion 1101 is rotated or rotated, and (d) shows the state where the light of the LED 1301a is projected on the flat transparent member P for reference. The LED 1301a generally has a characteristic that the straightness is strong and the light is lit. Therefore, when the light of the LED 1301a is projected on the flat transparent member P, as shown in FIG. 6 (d), the illuminance distribution becomes a circle L, the central circular portion x has a high illuminance, and an annular ring surrounding it. The portion y has low illuminance.

  When the light from the LED 1301a is transmitted through the first light transmitting part 1101, as shown in FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b), the refraction of light causes the front side of the first light transmitting part 1101 to actually have the LED 1301a. Light is projected at a position different from a certain position, or even though there is one LED 1301a, it is projected so that there are a plurality of LEDs 1301a behind it. Then, as shown in FIG. 6C, by rotating or rotating the first light transmitting portion 1101 around the axis, a lot of light of the LED 1301a is projected to move (fluctuate), and the light shines. Such effects can be achieved. Further, as compared with the illuminance distribution shown in FIG. 6D, as shown in FIG. 6C, by rotating or rotating the first light transmitting portion 1101, the portion (x) having high illuminance is also illuminated. The area of the low portion (y) can also be expanded, and a gorgeous light can be produced with a small number of LEDs 1301a.

  Furthermore, if the speed of rotation or rotation of the first light transmitting portion 1101 is changed, it is possible to change how light is moved and projected. Specifically, as described above, it is possible to project more light as if it is moving in the horizontal direction (left and right direction in FIG. 6C) by rotating it quickly. Further, by increasing the speed of rotation or the like, the LEDs 1301a arranged close to one line are actually present behind the first light transmitting part 1101 and can be projected as if they are shining. In this manner, various light effects can be achieved by the first decoration means 1100 (the first translucent portion 1101) that is arranged to be rotatable or rotatable.

  Next, a modified example of the illumination unit 1300 will be described. FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram illustrating the configuration of the illumination unit 1300 (1301a, 1301b) when the illumination unit 1000 is viewed from the right side, and (a) illustrates the configuration of the first embodiment, and (b) to (d). ) Shows the configuration of the modified example. As shown in FIG. 7A, in the first embodiment, each LED 1301a is disposed so as to face the axis of the first light transmitting portion 1101. However, the configuration is not limited thereto as long as the light from the LED 1301a can be incident substantially perpendicular to the axis of the first light transmitting portion 1101. For example, as shown in FIGS. 7B to 7D, the light of the LED 1301a may be incident using the reflector R so that the space in the gaming machine 10 can be used effectively. Moreover, as shown in FIG.7 (c), you may use not only LED1301a but other light emission sources 1301, such as the filament light bulb 1301b with a larger irradiation angle compared with LED1301a. As shown in FIGS. 7C and 7D, it is possible to use the reflector R so that one light source 1301 (1301a, 1301b) serves as two or more light sources 1301. .

  FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram illustrating the configuration of the illumination unit 1300 (1301a) when the illumination unit 1000 is viewed from above, where (a) is the configuration of the first embodiment, and (b) and (c) are modified. The structure of an example is shown. As shown in FIG. 8A, in the first embodiment, each LED 1301a is provided so that light is incident perpendicular to the axis of the first light transmitting portion 1101, but FIG. As shown to c), it is good also as a structure which provides LED1301a so that two or more light may enter from the direction substantially perpendicular | vertical with respect to the axis line of the 1st translucent part 1101. FIG. For example, as shown in FIG. 8B, two LEDs 1301a may be arranged at a position substantially perpendicular to the axis of the first light transmitting portion 1101 and two lights may be incident thereon. Further, as shown in FIG. 8C, a spherical band-shaped reflecting material 1305 surrounding the LED 1301a may be attached so that not only the light from the LED 1301a but also the light from the reflecting material 1305 is incident. By comprising in this way, more light can be radiate | emitted from the front surface of the 1st translucent part 1101, and it becomes possible to produce a more glamorous effect.

  According to the illumination means 1000 of the present invention, the light from one light source 1301 can be emitted as a plurality of lights, and the player's feeling of exaltation can be enhanced by performing a gorgeous effect. Further, as described above, the light emitting source 1301 itself can be moved or arranged in a row by rotating or rotating (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as “rotation or the like”) of the substantially cylindrical first light transmitting portion 1101. An effect that the light of the light source 1301 fluctuates can be performed without sequentially flashing the provided light source 1301. In addition to the selection of the light emission source 1301 to change the intensity or color of the light emission source 1301, turn on or blink, the speed, direction, rotation, etc. of the first light transmitting unit 1101 depending on the gaming state, etc. By changing and controlling the interval (hereinafter referred to as speed or the like), various forms of effects can be performed.

  In addition, the shape, size, configuration, and the like of each member of the electric decoration means 1000 are not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be variously changed without departing from the gist of the present embodiment. For example, the first decoration means 1100 is not limited to the above-described configuration, and a part or all of the first decoration means 1100 may be formed separately or integrally. Further, the transmission member 1103 and the support member 1105 are not limited to the above-described embodiments, and may be any configuration that supports the first light transmitting portion 1101 so as to be rotatable or rotatable.

  In this embodiment, the first translucent part 1101 is configured to rotate or rotate about the central axis of the first translucent part 1101. However, if the light from one light source 1301 can be emitted as a plurality of lights, the first translucent part 1101 can rotate. The shape and the axis of the optical part 1101 are not limited to this. For example, the first light transmitting portion 1101 may be a hollow truncated cone shape or a cylindrical shape having an elliptical cross section. Further, the axis may be a straight line parallel to the central axis direction and different from the central axis, as long as it passes through the hollow portion of the first light transmitting part 1101, or is slightly inclined with respect to the central axis direction. It may be a straight line.

  Moreover, although the 1st protrusion 1109 ((alpha)) of the 1st uneven | corrugated surface 1107 of the 1st light transmission part 1101 was formed so that it might become parallel to the axis line of the 1st light transmission part 1101, the 1st protrusion 1109 ((alpha)) ) May pass from one end side to the other end side of the first light transmitting portion 1101, that is, a configuration that intersects a plane perpendicular to the axis of the first light transmitting portion 1101. Further, the shape of the first protrusion 1109 (α) is not limited to the shape described above, and any configuration may be used as long as a plurality of light from the light source 1301 can be projected on the front surface of the first light transmitting portion 1101. The first protrusion 1109 is not limited to a line formed so as to protrude in a row, but may be a line formed so as to protrude at a predetermined interval. By forming two grooves substantially in parallel, Also includes articles created during that time. The first protrusion 1109 is provided on the inner wall surface, or provided on both the outer wall surface and the inner wall surface. For example, the first protrusion 1109 is alternately formed on both the outer wall surface and the inner wall surface, or opposed to both the outer wall surface and the inner wall surface. Various changes can be made, such as forming a strip. Further, the shape of the first protrusion 1109 is not limited to a straight line, and a part or all of the shape may be a curved line, and the width is not limited to a constant value.

  In the present embodiment, the first concavo-convex surface 1107 is provided on the entire outer wall of the first light transmitting portion 1101, but it does not necessarily have to be the entire surface. Although the same 1st protrusion 1109 ((alpha)) was uniformly formed in the outer wall whole surface, the 1st protrusion 1109 from which the shape and width of a cross section differ can also be mixed, for example. Moreover, although the illumination means 1300 which has the light emission source 1301 was provided in the electrical decoration means 1000, the light emission source 1301 intrinsic | native to the electrical decoration means 1000 is not provided, and the light emission source 1301 of another electrical decoration means (not shown) is provided. It is also possible to manipulate the light using a reflector R or the like. In addition, you may arrange | position the electrical decoration means 1000 in places other than the game board 13, such as the front frame 14. FIG.

<Electric decoration means-Example 2>
Next, the electrical decoration means of Example 2 will be described. FIG. 9A is a perspective view showing the configuration of the illumination means 2000 of the second embodiment, and FIG. 9B is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of the second light transmitting portion 2201 of the illumination means 2000 of the second embodiment. Part of the figure. As shown in FIG. 9, the electrical decoration means 2000 of the second embodiment is configured by adding a second decoration means 2200 and a movable means for movably holding it in front of the electrical decoration means 1000 of the first embodiment. Yes. Hereinafter, about the structure similar to the electrical decoration means 1000 of Example 1, the description which overlaps by attaching | subjecting the same code | symbol, a name, etc. is abbreviate | omitted, and only a different part is demonstrated.

  The electric decoration means 2000 according to the second embodiment includes a second decoration means 2200 movably attached to the game board 13 at a position where it can be seen from the front, and a first decoration means 1100 disposed behind the second decoration means 2200. Lighting means 1300 for allowing light to enter the second decoration means 2200 and the first decoration means 1100 from behind, a drive means (not shown) that pivotally supports the first decoration means 1100 so as to be rotatable or rotatable, and a second A movable means (not shown) for holding the decoration means 2200 is provided.

  The second decoration means 2200 is a substantially flat plate-like member, a second translucent portion 2201 having translucency at the center, and a second decoration means 2200 at the upper end side and the lower end side as movable means (not shown). A mounting portion 2203 for mounting to the head. On the back surface of the second translucent part 2201 of the second decoration means 2200, a second uneven surface 2207 is provided in which a plurality of second protrusions 2209, which are protrusions β extending in an oblique direction, are formed in parallel. The cross section of the second protrusion 2209 (β) has a substantially triangular shape (wavy shape), and the two opposite protruding sides of the triangle are curved inward (second uneven surface 2207). It is also understood that a plurality of grooves having a semi-elliptical cross section are formed in parallel. The width (interval) of the second protrusion 2209 (β) is finer than the size (see FIG. 6) of the portion (x) where the illuminance of the light projected on the front surface of the first light transmitting part 1101 by the LED 1301a is smaller. The first protrusion 1109 (α) of the concavo-convex surface 1107 is formed so as to intersect (become twisted) when viewed from the front.

  The attachment portion 2203 is provided with an attachment groove G for attaching a movable means (not shown) that operates or stops according to the gaming state. The second decoration means 2200 is movably supported by a movable means (not shown) and is moved to a position where the second uneven surface 2207 and the first uneven surface 1107 overlap when viewed from the front of the game board. be able to. Further, the second decoration means 2200 is moved so as to slide in the left, right, up, down, and diagonal directions so that the position of the second uneven surface 2207 relative to the first uneven surface 1107 changes, or the second uneven surface 2207 The first concavity and convexity surface 1107 can be moved along a plane including the second light transmitting portion 2201 such as rotating or rotating about the thickness direction as an axis so that the portion facing the first uneven surface 1107 changes. In addition, it is desirable that the second translucent part 2201 can be moved in various directions, such as being tilted and moved so as to rotate with a straight line on the plane (second uneven surface 2207) as an axis. Furthermore, these operations may be combined in order, or a combination of these operations may be used. In addition, when rotating the thickness direction of the 2nd decoration means 2200 as an axis line etc., the 2nd protrusion 2209 ((beta)) is located on the same plane as the 1st protrusion 1109 ((alpha)) (when visually recognized from the front) May be parallel or overlap with each other), but is temporary.

  The movable means may be any one as long as the second decoration means 2200 can be operated as described above, for example, a solenoid or a motor. Further, it is not electrically controlled by the main control device 110 (see FIG. 4) or the like, and may be configured to operate by the fall of a game ball launched into the game area, for example.

FIG. 10 is a plan view showing a modification of the second light transmitting portion 2201 of the second decoration means 2200. The second light transmitting portion 2201 is a surface parallel to the short direction at the center of the surface in the longitudinal direction. It is a perspective view which shows the cut | disconnected lower part, (a) has the 2nd uneven | corrugated surface 2207v in which several recessed part 2204 was formed in the surface of the 2nd light transmission part 2201, (b) The case where it has the 2nd uneven | corrugated surface 2207w in which the several convex part 2205 was formed in the surface of the 2 light transmission part 2201 is shown.
The second concavo-convex surface 2207v includes a plurality of differently shaped recesses 2204 provided so as to be recessed in the thickness direction on the surface of the second light transmitting portion 2201, and a protrusion formed between these recesses 2204. It is an uneven surface. The concave portion 2204 has a polygonal shape (η), a drop shape (θ), or a circular shape (λ) in the cross section in the thickness direction, and at least a part of the outer edge v and the first protrusion 1109 (α ) Is a position (twist position) that intersects when viewed from the front. The second uneven surface 2207w includes a plurality of differently shaped protrusions 2205 provided so as to protrude outward from the surface of the second light transmitting portion 2201, and a recess formed between these protrusions 2205. It is an uneven surface consisting of The convex portion 2205 has a polygonal shape (η), a drop shape (θ), or a circular shape (λ) in the cross section in the thickness direction, and at least a part of the outer edge w and the first protrusion 1109 ( α) has a relationship of crossing (twisting position) when viewed from the front.

  According to the electrical decoration means 2000 of the second embodiment, the light from the LEDs 1301a is incident on the plurality of second light transmitting parts 2201 by the rotation or rotation of the first light transmitting part 1101. Even when the movable means (not shown) is stopped (the second decoration means 2200 is not moved), the second light transmitting portion 2201 (second decoration means 2200) transmits the second protrusion. It is possible to produce an effect such that a lot of light moves by being finely divided by the stripe 2209 (β). Here, when the second protrusion 2209 (β) is formed so as to be parallel to the first protrusion 1109 (α), a different effect is obtained. (Β) and the first protrusion 1109 (α) are configured so as to intersect when viewed from the front (so that they are in a twisted positional relationship), so that each of a lot of finely divided light moves. , Can produce a shimmering effect. Furthermore, since the second decoration means 2200 is movably provided, various forms of light effects can be performed by changing and controlling the speed at the time of movement. It should be noted that the second decoration means 2200 is moved in a direction different from the direction in which the second protrusion 2209 (β) is formed.

Further, as in the modification of the second light transmitting portion 2201, a concave portion 2204 having an outer edge v and a convex portion 2205 having an outer edge w intersecting the first protrusion 1109 (α) when viewed from the front are formed. Accordingly, even when the movable means (not shown) is stopped (the second decoration means 2200 is not moved), the shape (η, θ, λ) of each concave portion 2204 or each convex portion 2205 is obtained. ) Makes it possible to refract light incident from the second light transmitting part 2201 in a complicated manner, and to produce different light effects.
Further, by moving the second decoration means 2200 as described above (see paragraph 0063), the positional relationship between the first protrusion 1109 (α) and the concave portions 2204 and the convex portions 2205, and the first light transmitting portion 1101. Since the angle of light incident on each concave portion 2204 or each convex portion 2205 changes, more various light effects can be produced.

  Note that the shape, size, configuration, and the like of each member of the electrical decoration means 2000 are not limited to the above-described embodiment, but are the same as in the first embodiment. For example, in the present embodiment, the second protrusion 2209 (β) is formed on the back surface of the second light transmitting portion 2201 of the second decoration means 2200, but the second protrusion 2209 (β) is also the first protrusion 1109. Similarly to the above, the shape, width, inclination, etc. are not limited to the above-described configuration, but may be formed on the surface or both surfaces, and the protrusions may be formed not only in one direction but in multiple directions. Further, in the modified example of the second light transmitting portion 2201, the concave portion 2204 (second concave / convex surface 2207v) and convex portion 2205 (second concave / convex surface 2207w) are formed only on the surface. However, it may be formed on the back surface or both surfaces. Furthermore, you may form so that a protrusion, a convex part, and a recessed part may coexist on the surface and back surface of the 2nd light transmission part 2201. FIG.

  In the present embodiment, the second decoration means 2200 is provided with a movable means (not shown) that holds the second decoration means 2200 so that the second decoration means 2200 is movable. There may be no configuration. In the case of such a configuration, the same effect as in the state where the movable means is stopped (see paragraphs 0066 and 0067) can be obtained. This also applies to second decoration means 2200a and 2200b described later.

<Illuminating means-Example 3>
Next, the electrical decoration means of Example 3 will be described. FIG. 11A is a perspective view illustrating a configuration of the electrical decoration unit 3000 according to the third embodiment, and FIG. 11B is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B of the second decoration unit 2200a of the electrical decoration unit 3000 according to the third embodiment. Is part of. As shown in FIG. 11, the illumination means 3000 according to the third embodiment is different from the illumination means 2000 according to the second embodiment in the shape of the second decoration means 2200 and the configuration of the illumination means 1300. Hereinafter, about the shape and structure similar to the electrical decoration means 1000 and 2000 of Example 1, 2, the description which overlaps by attaching | subjecting the same code | symbol, a name, etc. is abbreviate | omitted, and only a different part is demonstrated.

  The electrical decoration means 3000 according to the third embodiment includes a second decoration means 2200a attached to the game board 13 at a position visible from the front thereof, a first decoration means 1100 disposed behind the second decoration means 2200a, Illumination means 1300a for allowing light to enter the two decoration means 2200a and the first decoration means 1100 from behind, a driving means (not shown) that pivotally supports the first decoration means 1100 so as to be rotatable or rotatable, and second decoration means 2200a. A movable means (not shown) is provided to hold the movably.

  Each LED 1301a of the illuminating means 1300a is combined with the above-described ball-shaped reflector 1305 (see paragraph 0054), and the reflector 1305 is attached to the mounting base 1303 so as to surround the LED 1301a from the rear. The light from the LED 1301a is reflected forward by the reflector 1305 so that the light spreads and the light intensity is increased. For this reason, the light ends (upper and lower portions of x and y in FIGS. 6A and 6B) of the LEDs 1301a overlap each other, and a line of strip-shaped light parallel to the axial direction of the first light transmitting portion 1101 is generated. The image is displayed on the front surface of the first light transmitting part 1101. And by rotating or rotating the 1st translucent part 1101 (1st decoration means 1100), it is a strip | belt shape of several rows parallel to the axial direction of the 1st translucent part 1101 in the front surface of the 1st translucent part 1101. The light of can be projected.

  The second decoration means 2200a of the electric decoration means 3000 is a plate-like member having a substantially arc-shaped cross section that is curved so that the left and right ends are bent backward. Further, the second decoration means 2200a is a movable means (not shown) including a second translucent part 2201a having translucency provided in the central part and a second decoration means 2200a provided on the upper end side and the lower end side. And an attachment portion 2203a for attachment to the housing. On the front and back surfaces of the second translucent part 2201a of the second decoration means 2200a, there is provided a second uneven surface 2207a formed with a second protrusion 2209a which is a protrusion γ having a substantially square cross section. Yes. The second ridge 2209a (γ) on the front surface side and the second ridge 2209a (γ) on the back surface side are curved ridges, and when viewed from the front, the first ridge 1109 ( A plurality are alternately formed so as to flow diagonally so as to intersect α). Further, the interval between the second ridges 2209a (γ) is larger than that of the second ridges 2209 (β), and the interval varies depending on the location. The longitudinal section of the second light transmitting portion 2201a is shown in FIG. As shown, it has a zigzag bent shape. The mounting portion 2203a is provided with a mounting groove Ga (lower end omitted) for mounting movable means (not shown) that operates or stops according to the gaming state. The second concavo-convex surface 2207a is provided at a position overlapping the first concavo-convex surface 1107 when viewed from the front of the game board, and is substantially parallel to the axis of the first light transmitting portion 1101 by a movable means (not shown). It can be moved around the rotation axis X, moved up and down in the direction of the rotation axis X, these operations can be combined in order, or these operations can be combined and moved.

  According to the electrical decoration means 3000 of the third embodiment, when only the first decoration means 1100 is moved without moving the second decoration means 2200a, the first protrusion 1109 (α) intersects when viewed from the front. The second protrusions 2209a (γ) of the formed second uneven surface 2207a largely divide the plurality of rows of strip-shaped light, and these lights flow all at once along the second protrusions 2209a (γ). Therefore, it is possible to produce a more gorgeous effect with a small number of light emitting sources 1301. The effect in which light flows is not formed so as to be parallel when the first protrusion 1109 (α) and the second protrusion 2209a (γ) are viewed from the front, but are formed so as to intersect. It is because. Moreover, the magnitude | size of the light can be changed with the difference in the width | variety of the 2nd protrusion 2209a ((gamma)), and a more three-dimensional movement of light can be produced by the curve of the 2nd translucent part 2201a. it can. Further, by moving the second decoration means 2200a as described above by the movable means (not shown), various aspects of light can be produced by the operation.

  Note that the shape, size, configuration, and the like of each member of the illumination unit 3000 are not limited to the above-described embodiment, but are the same as those in the second embodiment. For example, the second decoration means 2200a may be fixed and not moved without providing the movable means, and the second light transmitting part 2201a (second decoration means 2200a) may be the first decoration means 1100 as in the second embodiment. It is also possible to produce various light effects by changing the position of the second concave / convex surface 2207a and the first concave / convex surface 1107 opposite to each other or the facing part. Moreover, although the 2nd decoration means 2200a consists of a curved plate-shaped member, it can also be comprised as a part of big cylindrical member. That is, the second decoration means 2200a is a cylindrical member having a smaller curvature than that of the first decoration means 1100, the first decoration means 1100 and the illumination means 1300a are arranged in the inner space, and the second decoration means 2200a is rotated or It may be configured to be able to rotate, move up and down in the axial direction, or move up and down in the axial direction while rotating or rotating, and change and control the speed and the like.

<Illuminating means-Example 4>
Next, the electrical decoration means of Example 4 will be described. FIG. 12A is a perspective view showing the configuration of the electric decoration means 4000 of the fourth embodiment, and FIG. 12B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line C-C of the second decoration means 2200b of the electric decoration means 4000 of the fourth embodiment. is there. As shown in FIG. 12, the electric decoration means 4000 of the fourth embodiment is different in the configuration of the electric decoration means 3000 of the third embodiment and the second decoration means 2200a. Hereinafter, about the shape and structure similar to the electrical decoration means 3000 of Example 3, the description which overlaps by attaching | subjecting the same code | symbol, a name, etc. is abbreviate | omitted, and only a different part is demonstrated.

  The electric decoration means 4000 according to the fourth embodiment includes a second decoration means 2200b attached to the game board 13 at a position visible from the front, a first decoration means 1100 disposed behind the second decoration means 2200b, Illumination means 1300a for allowing light to enter the second decoration means 2200b and the first decoration means 1100 from behind, a drive means (not shown) that pivotally supports the first decoration means 1100 to be rotatable or rotatable, and second decoration means 2200b A movable means (not shown) that rotatably supports or pivots is provided.

  The second decoration means 2200b of the electric decoration means 4000 according to the fourth embodiment has substantially the same configuration as the first decoration means 1100, and has a substantially cylindrical second light transmission portion 2201b having translucency, and a second light transmission light. The part 2201b includes a transmission member 1103 and a support member 1105 that can rotate or rotate about the central axis thereof. The second light transmitting portion 2201b has a second uneven surface 2207b on the surface thereof, and a plurality of second protrusions 2209b having a substantially arc-shaped protrusion δ are formed in a spiral shape on the upper end side and the lower end side thereof. Has been. The second protrusion 2209b (δ) intersects the first protrusion 1109 (α) of the first uneven surface 1107 when viewed from the front. In addition, a plurality of second ridges 2209b (ε) whose winding direction is opposite to that of the second ridges 2209b (δ) are further formed in the central portion of the second uneven surface 2207b. The second protrusion 2209b (ε) also intersects the first protrusion 1109 (α) of the first uneven surface 1107 when viewed from the front. Similarly to the first decoration means 1100, the second decoration means 2200b is rotated or rotated around the axis of the second light transmitting part 2201b by the movable means, or moved in the axial direction according to the game situation. These operations can be combined in order, or these operations can be combined and moved or stopped.

  According to the electric decoration means 4000 of the fourth embodiment, the second decoration means 2200b is not moved by transmitting light through the two cylindrical members (the first light transmission part 1101 and the second light transmission part 2201b). However, light is reflected and refracted in a complicated manner. In addition, the second decoration means 2200b can also produce an effect in which light glitters like a jewel by rotating or rotating as described above. Since the upper and lower end portions of the second uneven surface 2207b are different from the central portion, it is possible to produce different light effects. Moreover, various light effects can be performed by changing the rotation speed and the like of the second decoration means 2200b.

  Note that the shape, size, configuration, and the like of each member of the electrical decoration means 4000 are not limited to the above-described embodiment, but are the same as in the third embodiment. For example, the second decoration means 2200b may be fixed and not moved without providing the movable means. In the present embodiment, two different cylindrical members (the first light transmitting part 1101 and the second light transmitting part 2201b) are arranged so that their central axes are parallel to each other. What is necessary is just the structure which the 1st protrusion 1109 and 2nd protrusion 2209b provided in two cylindrical members cross | intersect when a player visually recognizes. For example, the second decoration means 2200b has the same configuration (same shape) as the first decoration means 1100 and is arranged so that the central axes thereof are in a torsional positional relationship. The one protrusion 1109 (α) may intersect the second protrusion 1109 (α) of the second light transmitting portion 2201b. Moreover, although the 2nd uneven surface 2207b of the 2nd decoration means 2200b formed the 2nd protrusion 2209b ((delta)) and the 2nd protrusion 2209b ((epsilon)), the recessed part 2204 and the convex part 2205 which were mentioned above (FIG. 10) may be used.

<Illuminating means-Example 5>
Next, the electrical decoration means of Example 5 will be described. 13A and 13B are schematic diagrams for explaining the electric decoration means 5000 according to the fifth embodiment, in which FIG. 13A is a perspective view showing the configuration of the electric decoration means 5000, and FIG. 13B is a longitudinal section of the first decoration means 1100a of the electric decoration means 5000. FIG. As shown in FIG. 13, the shapes of the electric decoration means 3000 of Example 3 and the first decoration means 1100 are different. Hereinafter, about the shape and structure similar to the electrical decoration means 3000 of Example 3, the description which overlaps by attaching | subjecting the same code | symbol, a name, etc. is abbreviate | omitted, and only a different part is demonstrated.

  The electric decoration means 5000 according to the fifth embodiment includes a second decoration means 2200a attached to the game board 13 at a position visible from the front, a first decoration means 1100a disposed behind the second decoration means 2200a, Illumination means 1300a for allowing light to enter the two decoration means 2200a and the first decoration means 1100a from behind, a drive means (not shown) for holding the first decoration means 1100a so as to be rotatable or rotatable, and a second decoration means 2200a. A movable means (not shown) that is held so as to be movable is provided.

  The first decoration means 1100a of the electric decoration means 5000 includes a light-transmitting substantially cylindrical first light-transmitting part 1101a and a transmission member that allows the first light-transmitting part 1101a to rotate or rotate about its axis. 1103 and a support member 1105. The first light transmitting portion 1101a of the first decoration means 1100a has a first uneven surface 1107a in which a plurality of first protrusions 1109a that are spiral spiral protrusions μ protruding inward are formed on the inner wall surface. (See FIG. 13 (b)), its appearance is like a S-shaped sign pole. (See FIG. 13 (a)). The cross section of the first protrusion 1109a (μ) is substantially triangular, and the interval between the first protrusions 1109a (μ) is substantially the same as the interval between the LEDs 1301a in the central axis direction of the first decoration means 1100a.

  Next, the state of light projected on the front side of the first light transmitting part 1101a when the light of the four LEDs 1301a of the illumination unit 1300a passes through the first light transmitting part 1101a will be described. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing light emitted from the front surface of the first light transmitting portion 1101a of the electrical decoration means 5000 according to the fifth embodiment. As shown in FIG. 14, the light of the LED 1301a reflected by the reflecting portion 1305 (see FIG. 13A) is reflected by the first protrusion 1109a (μ) located on the rear side of the first light transmitting portion 1101a, etc. Is projected between the first ridge 1109a (μ) and the first ridge 1109a (μ) on the front surface side of the first light transmitting portion 1101a (the portion other than the S winding pattern of the first ridge 1109a (μ)). It is. The projected light is projected obliquely in a line in a shape such that the substantially elliptical light (m) is inclined obliquely so that the left side is upward, and in the central portion of the first light transmitting portion 1101a, The ends of substantially elliptical light (m) are overlapped to form strip-shaped light (n) shaped like a pea. That is, unlike the first decoration means 1100 of Embodiments 1 to 4 (see FIG. 5 and the like), the light from the four LEDs 1301a is inclined in a plurality of rows of strip-like light (m) while the first decoration means 1100a is stopped. , N).

  According to the electric decoration means 5000 of the fifth embodiment, the illumination means 1300a and the first decoration means 1100a are arranged on the front side of the first light transmitting part 1101a with a small number of light emitting sources 1301 without rotating the first decoration means 1100a. A lot of light (m, n) can be projected. Therefore, it is possible to produce a gorgeous effect simply by blinking the LED 1301a without rotating the first decoration means 1100a. Further, by rotating or rotating the first decoration means 1100a, the light (m, n) moves so as to flow in a substantially vertical direction, and a brilliant light effect can be achieved.

  Moreover, since the electrical decoration means 5000 is provided with the 2nd decoration means 2200a, the 2nd decoration means 2200a is not made like the 2nd decoration means 2200 of Example 2 mentioned above, without rotating the 1st decoration means 1100a. It is also possible to produce various light effects by moving the camera in various directions. Further, when the second decoration means 2200a is stopped in front of the first decoration means 1100a, the plurality of rows of strip-shaped light (m, n) described above are first projected 1109a ( It is demarcated by the second protrusion 2209a (γ) formed so as to intersect with μ), and there can be an effect that there are many light emitting sources 1301 behind the second decoration means 2200a. Here, when the first decoration means 1100a is rotated or rotated, a lot of light flows all at once along the second protrusion 2209a (γ), and a very gorgeous effect can be produced without moving the light source 1301. It is possible to improve the interest of the player. Furthermore, by moving the second decoration means 2200a, various different light effects can be achieved.

Note that the shape, size, configuration, and the like of each member of the electric decoration means 5000 are not limited to the above-described embodiment, but are the same as in the fourth embodiment. For example, according to the first decoration means 1100a, a large amount of light (m) can be projected on the front side of the first light transmitting part 1101a without rotating the first decoration means 1100a, so that no drive means is provided, Even if the first decoration means 1100a is fixed and does not move, or the second decoration means 2200a is not provided, a gorgeous effect can be produced with a small number of light sources 1301. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which does not provide a movable means and fixes the 2nd decoration means 2200a and does not move.
Although the electrical decoration means 5000 is configured to include the second decoration means 2200a, it may be configured to include other second decoration means 2200, 2200b and the like instead. Further, the shape or the like of the first protrusion 1109a (μ) of the first light transmitting part 1101a is not limited to that described above, and a large number of light from the LED 1301a is projected on the front surface of the first light transmitting part 1101a in a stopped state. If it is.

  Finally, features extracted from the above-described embodiment as confirmation items will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary.

[Game machine 1]
A gaming machine in which a game area is formed on the front side and electrical decoration means is disposed at a position visible from the front, wherein the electrical decoration means is provided in a substantially cylindrical shape so as to be rotatable or rotatable about an axis. First decorative means, illumination means configured to allow light from a light source to enter the first decorative means from behind, and driving means for rotating or rotating the first decorative means The first decorative means has a first light-transmitting portion having a substantially cylindrical shape having translucency, and the first light-transmitting portion has a first decoration on at least one of the inner wall surface and the outer wall surface thereof. A first concavo-convex surface in which a plurality of first ridges that are ridges intersecting a plane perpendicular to the axis of the means are formed, and light from the light emitting source A plurality of light beams are emitted to the front surface side of the first light transmitting portion after being refracted by the stripe, and the emitted light is rotated by the first decoration means. Gaming machine according to claim was configured to vary the rotation, it.
The light from one light emitting source can be emitted as a plurality of lights, and by rotating the first decoration means, these lights can be changed and a gorgeous effect can be performed.

[Game machine 2]
In the gaming machine 1, the electrical decoration means further includes second decorative means having a substantially light-transmitting substantially plate-like or substantially cylindrical second light-transmitting part, and the second light-transmitting means of the second decorative means. The portion has a second uneven surface having a pattern with unevenness on at least one of the front surface and the back surface, and the second uneven surface is at least in front of the first uneven surface when viewed from the front. A gaming machine characterized in that a part thereof is provided to overlap.
Fluctuating light transmitted through the first light-transmitting portion is refracted in a complicated manner by the second concavo-convex surface, and an effect such as sparkling can be performed.

[Game machine 3]
In the gaming machine 2, the pattern by the unevenness is a protrusion that is a protruding protrusion, and is formed so that at least a part thereof intersects the first protrusion on the first uneven surface when viewed from the front. A gaming machine characterized by that.
The fluctuating light transmitted through the first light-transmitting portion is divided into ridges, so that there are more light sources, and the light can be moved so as to move along the intersecting ridges.

[Game machine 4]
In the gaming machine 2 or 3, the second decoration means is configured such that a position of the second uneven surface facing the first uneven surface or a facing part is changed.
By making the configuration so that the opposing position and the confronting part are changed, more production modes are possible.

[Game machine 5]
In the gaming machines 2 to 4, the lighting means includes a reflecting portion that reflects the light emitted from the light emitting source so as to spread forward.
By increasing the intensity of light from the light source and spreading it forward, a more gorgeous effect can be performed.

[Game machine 6]
In the gaming machines 2 to 5, the first protrusion on the first uneven surface of the first light transmitting portion is a linear straight protrusion protruding outwardly formed on the outer wall surface of the first light transmitting portion. A gaming machine characterized by that.

[Game machine 7]
In the gaming machine 6, the lighting means includes a plurality of the light emitting sources.
According to the gaming machine 6 or 7, the fluctuating light transmitted through the first light-transmitting part is divided into ridges, so that there are many light sources on the entire front surface of the first light-transmitting part. It is possible to produce such light that flows along the stripes.

[Game machine 8]
In the gaming machine 4, the first light-transmitting portion of the first decoration means is provided with the first protrusions that are spiral spiral protrusions projecting inwardly on the inner wall surface thereof at equal intervals. A first concavo-convex surface is formed, the illuminating means has a plurality of sets of the light emitting source and the reflecting portion, and the light emitting source is provided at equal intervals in parallel with the first light transmitting portion, and the first protrusion The cross section of the first light transmitting portion has a substantially triangular shape, and the interval between the first protrusions in the central axis direction of the first light transmitting portion is substantially the same as the interval between the light emitting sources, and the light emitting source reflected by the reflecting portion. Is emitted from between the spiral ridges on the front surface side of the first light transmissive portion by each of the spiral ridges located behind the first light transmissive portion by the first light transmissive portion. A gaming machine that is configured as described above.
Since a plurality of strip-shaped lights can be emitted in a state where the first decoration means is stopped, it is possible to produce a wide variety of light effects.

  As described above, in these gaming machines 1 to 8, not only can the gaming machine described in the example of the patent document of the prior art give a new effect that is not found in the gaming machine or the like, and further enhance the interest of the game, Since various production effects can be provided with a small number of light sources, it is economical.

Further, the present invention may be applied to a game machine of a type different from the above-described form, specifically, a ball-type game machine using a game ball as a game medium, a so-called pachinko machine. For example, a pachinko machine that unlocks a predetermined number of times when a game ball enters a specific area of a special device, a pachinko machine that generates a right when a game ball enters a specific area of a special device, and other objects The present invention may be implemented as a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, an arrangement ball machine, or a sparrow ball provided with the above.
Furthermore, a non-ballistic gaming machine, for example, a gaming machine main body that is supported by an outer frame so as to be openable and closable is provided with a storage unit and an intake device, and a predetermined number of game balls stored in the storage unit are obtained by the intake device. The present invention may be implemented as a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, in which rotation of a reel is started by operating a start lever after being taken in. Specifically, it is as follows.

  The present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 8, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine. Above all, the basic configuration of the slot machine is “equipped with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and for operating the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). As a result, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. The game machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information is specific identification information. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.

  The present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the above gaming machines 1 to 8, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine. Above all, the basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an operation handle, and a ball is launched into a predetermined game area according to the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is placed in an operation port disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning a prize (or passing through the operating port), the identification information dynamically displayed on the display device is confirmed and stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include those to which values (including data written on magnetic cards as well as premium balls) are given.

  The present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 8, wherein the gaming machine is a fusion of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the merged gaming machine includes “a variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). The change of the identification information is started due to the operation of, the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation hand throw (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses, Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player, on condition that the confirmed identification information at the time of stoppage is specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium, and the identification The game machine is configured so that a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of dynamic display of information, and a large number of balls are paid out when a special gaming state occurs.

  The gaming machine of the present invention can be used mainly for slot machines, pachinko machines, and parrot machines, but can also be used for various other devices as long as it can secure a space for attaching electrical decoration means. It can be applied and used.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachinko machine as gaming machine 13 Game board 1000 Illuminating means 2000 of Example 1 Illuminating means 3000 of Example 2 Illuminating means 4000 of Example 3 Illuminating means 5000 of Example 4 Illuminating means of Example 5 1100 1st decoration means 1101 1st light transmission part 1107 1st uneven surface 1109 1st protrusion 2200 2nd decoration means 2201 2nd light transmission part 2207 2nd uneven surface 2209 2nd protrusion 1300 Illumination means 1301 Light emission source 1303 Attachment Base 1305 Reflector

Claims (2)

A gaming machine in which a gaming area is formed on the front side, and electrical decoration means is arranged at a position visible from the front,
The electrical decoration means includes a substantially cylindrical first decoration means provided to be rotatable or pivotable about an axis, and illumination configured to allow light from a light source to enter the first decoration means from behind. Means, and drive means for rotating or rotating the first decoration means,
The first decorative means has a first light-transmitting portion having a substantially cylindrical shape having translucency, and the first light-transmitting part is provided on at least one of the inner wall surface and the outer wall surface with the first decorative means. The first ridges that are ridges intersecting the plane perpendicular to the axis of the first concavo-convex surface formed at a plurality of equal intervals ,
The illuminating means has a plurality of the light emitting sources, and the light emitting sources are provided at equal intervals in parallel with the first light transmitting portion,
The interval between the first protrusions in the central axis direction of the first light transmitting portion is substantially the same as the interval between the light emitting sources,
After the light from the light emitting source is refracted by each first protrusion on the first uneven surface, a plurality of light is emitted to the front surface side of the first light transmitting portion, and the emitted light is rotated by the first decoration means. Alternatively, the gaming machine is configured so as to fluctuate by rotation. A gaming machine in which a gaming area is formed on the front side, and electrical decoration means is arranged at a position visible from the front,
The electrical decoration means includes a substantially cylindrical first decoration means provided to be rotatable or pivotable about an axis, and illumination configured to allow light from a light source to enter the first decoration means from behind. Means, and drive means for rotating or rotating the first decoration means,
Wherein the first decoration means includes a first light transmitting portion substantially cylindrical having a light-transmitting property, the said first light transmitting portion, on its inner wall surface, in a plane perpendicular to the axis of the first decorative means has a first uneven surface that intersects the first protrusion is a helical spiral ridges projecting inwardly are formed in a plurality at equal intervals for,
The illuminating means has a plurality of the light emitting sources, and the light emitting sources are provided at equal intervals in parallel with the first light transmitting portion,
The interval between the first protrusions in the central axis direction of the first light transmitting portion is substantially the same as the interval between the light emitting sources,
After the light from the light source is refracted by each first protrusion on the first uneven surface located on the rear side of the first light transmitting portion, the first protrusion on the front surface side of the first light transmitting portion . A gaming machine characterized in that a plurality of lights are emitted between the strips, and the emitted light is changed by rotation or rotation of the first decoration means.

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