JP6727708B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

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

As this type of gaming machine, for example, a pachinko gaming machine in which a player drives a launching device by operating a launching handle and launches a game medium such as a game ball into a game area to play the game is known.

Conventionally, for example, an invention has been proposed in which a launcher is arranged above a game area of a game board to eliminate foul balls and return balls (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP, 2008-200268, A

However, in the technology disclosed in Patent Document 1, by disposing the launching device above the game area, there is no space for disposing game members, decoration members, and the like arranged in the game area, so that the decorativeness is deteriorated. There was a risk of
Further, since the launching device is merely arranged above the game area, there is no decorative property around the launching device, so that it is not possible to expect the player's interest to be improved.

The present invention has been made to solve this problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which the decorativeness in the area where the launching device is provided can be improved and the interest of the player can be improved.

In order to achieve such an object, the first invention is a launching device 91 which is provided above a game area 95 and launches a game medium to the game area 95.
A decorative member 93 which is provided in front of the launching device 91 and which makes it difficult for a player to see the launching device 91;
By the first projection area 121 and the second projection area 141 attached so as to overlap in the vertical upward direction of the first projection area 121, an area of the front frame 7 opening portion in which the game area can be visually recognized is defined. A configuration in which the game area 95 is divided into upper and lower parts, and a projection area (first projection area 121) provided behind the game area 95,
Provided behind the first projection region 121, a first projection means 143 capable projecting a predetermined effect in the game region 95 via the projection area (the first projection region 121),
The second projection area 141 is provided behind the second projection area 141 with a second projection means 147 capable of projecting onto the second projection area 141 .

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the launching device 91 is provided above the game area 95, the decoration member 93 is located in front of the launching device 91, and the effect is projected on the game area 95. The effect using the decorative member 93 and the game area 95 (first projection area 121) can be executed.
Further, since the launching device 91 is difficult to be seen by the player due to the decoration member 93, the launching device 91 may fall into an illusion as if a game ball jumps out from the decoration member 93, which enhances the interest of the player.
Therefore, the player who chases the game medium shot from the launching device 91 with his eyes naturally sees the decorative member 93 in front of the launching device 91 and the contents projected on the game area 95, so that the player can play the game. It becomes easy to visually confirm the effect, and the effect of the effect on the player is improved.
Further, since the second projection region 141 is further provided above the launching device 91, the second projection region 141 above the launching device 91, the decorative member 93 in front of the launching device 91, and the projection region (first projection region 121 ) And produce an effect, it is possible to provide a powerful effect to the player. For example, it is inevitable if the line of sight is turned from the upper second projection area 141 to the decoration member 93 in front of the launching device 91 and the game area 95 (first projection area 121) below the decoration member 93. Since the entire gaming machine is viewed, it is possible for the player to easily view it even when performing an effect using the entire gaming machine.
Further, the projection area is vertically arranged in a plurality of projection areas of the first projection area and the second projection area so as to overlap in the vertical direction, so that the line of sight of the player is projected from the upper side to the lower side. Since the information is directed to the area, displaying the information on the game result in the upper area of the inclined projection area makes it easier for the player to see the information displayed in the lower projection area.

The second aspect of the present invention is the first aspect of the present invention, wherein an inclined surface 149 is provided on at least one of an upper surface and a lower surface of at least one of the first projection area 121 and the second projection area 141. It is a game machine characterized by that.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, by providing the inclined surface 149 in this way, the projection area becomes wider than the case where the projection area is projected on a simple plane, so that the effect that can be provided to the player is expanded. It is possible to give.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which the decorativeness in the area where the launching device is arranged can be improved and the interest of the player can be improved.

It is the whole outline perspective view showing one embodiment of the game machine of the present invention. It is the whole outline front view showing one embodiment of the game machine of the present invention. FIG. 1 is an overall schematic perspective view showing an embodiment of a gaming machine of the present invention, and shows the inter-mounting machine in a state in which a nozzle is tilted toward a storage area by a virtual line. FIG. 1 is an overall schematic perspective view showing an embodiment of a gaming machine of the present invention, in which a stand-alone machine in a state where a nozzle is raised is shown by a virtual line. It is an exploded schematic perspective view showing one embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention. It is a disassembled schematic perspective view of a translucent member unit. It is a partial expanded sectional view of a translucent member unit. It is a partial schematic cross-sectional view of the storage means showing a state in which the communication opening is opened by the ball extracting device, the game ball in the storage portion is guided to the conduction path, and is discharged from the discharge port to the outside of the gaming machine. In the partial schematic cross-sectional view of the storage means, (a) is a partial enlarged cross-sectional view showing the closed state of the communication port by the ball extracting device, (b) is a schematic of the lift mechanism that sends the game ball from the storage part to the launch device. It is a schematic perspective view which shows an example. (A) is a schematic plan view in which the lifting mechanism is partially omitted, (b) is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along the line bb of (a), and (c) is a partial schematic plan view of the view direction (c) of (b). Is. In the schematic side view of the storage means, the light emitting means is shown in phantom. 1 is an overall schematic front view showing an embodiment of a game machine of the present invention, in which a part of the game board and a launching device are indicated by broken lines. It is a partially expanded view which expands and shows a part of FIG. In the schematic cross-sectional view of the firing handle, (a) shows an embodiment in which a light emitting body is provided in the handle body, (b) shows a form in which the inner surface of the handle body is in a crash cut state, and (c) shows the handle. A form in which the body surface is brought into a crashed state and a light-emitting body is provided in the handle body is shown. FIG. 11 shows another embodiment of the firing handle, and is a schematic side view in which the surface of the handle body is textured to improve the decorative effect. It is a schematic front view which shows the disassembled position of a game member with a broken line. It is a schematic front view of a game area showing a state where a predetermined game nail is emitting light by projection light that has passed through a through hole provided in the projection area. (A) is a schematic partially enlarged perspective view of a game board provided with a game nail, (b) is a schematic partially enlarged perspective view of a projection area having a through hole, and (c) is a through hole of the projection area. It is a schematic partial enlarged perspective view showing the state where the game nail is emitting light by the projection light. It is a schematic front view of a game area showing a state in which an arrow is projected at a predetermined position by projection light that has passed through a through hole provided in the projection area. It is a schematic front view of a game area showing a state where light is projected and projected on a flow path changing rib at a predetermined position, an ordinary electric accessory, a special winning opening, etc. by projection light that has passed through a through hole provided in the projection area. .. It is a schematic diagram showing a line of sight from a player of the 1st projection field and the 2nd projection field. It is a schematic perspective view of a 1st projection area and a 2nd projection area. It is a schematic front view showing a game area in a state where game information is displayed in an opening of the game area via a first projection area. It is a schematic side view which shows the state projected on each projection area from each projection means. It is a schematic diagram showing that the lower surface of the first projection area has an inclined surface, and the inclined surface is projected from the second projection means. An outline showing that the upper surface and the lower surface of the first projection area have inclined surfaces, the inclined surface of the upper surface is projected from the first projection means, and the inclined surface of the lower surface is projected from the second projection means. It is a figure. It is a schematic front view which shows one embodiment which is performing the image effect display on the whole screen by combining the first projection area and the second projection area. It is a schematic front view which shows with a dashed-dotted line the outline of the imaging range of the fraud prevention device provided in the storage means which comprises the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a schematic perspective view which shows with a dashed-dotted line the outline of the imaging range of the fraud prevention device provided in the storage means which comprises the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a schematic perspective view which shows one Embodiment of the game machine of this invention provided with the storage means of another form. It is a schematic front view which shows one Embodiment of the game machine of this invention provided with the storage means of another form. It is a schematic perspective view which expands and shows the storage means at the time of applying this invention to an enclosed type game machine.

Hereinafter, a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
The present invention should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments described below, and the design can be changed as appropriate within the scope of the present invention.

In the present embodiment, as shown in the figure, the present invention is applied to a ball-and-ball game machine (pachinko game machine) capable of playing various games by rolling down a game ball as a game medium in a game area. A description will be given using the embodiment described above.

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

Various decorative members (top decoration 19, right decorative member 21, left decorative member 23), translucent member unit 67, storage means 25, and a player can directly touch the front frame 7 to operate a launching device 91 described later. A firing handle (operation means) 79 and the like are provided. The various decoration members (top decoration 19, right-side decoration member 21, left-side decoration member 23) can be changed without being limited to the illustrated form, and members provided on the front frame 7 (also referred to as front frame constituent members). Are not limited to these, and all members that form the front frame 7 are included.
The firing handle 79 may be provided on the body frame 1 side.

The decoration member surrounds the front frame opening 9 to improve the appearance of the gaming machine. For example, in the present embodiment, the top decoration 19 provided on the upper side of the front frame opening 9 and the front frame opening 9 are provided. It is assumed that the left decorative member 23 and the right decorative member 21 are provided on the left and right of the left and right light emitting display modes and can be changed.

Inside the left decorative member 23 and the right decorative member 21, a light emitting means controlled by the sub-control board, for example, an LED or the like is provided (not shown).
In this case, when the left decorative member 23 and the right decorative member 21 are irradiated with the light emitted from the light emitting means (LED: Light Emitting Diode), the left decorative member 23 and the right decorative member 21 are excellent in appearance. It is possible to generate emitted light, diffused light, and the like, which can change the display mode by light, so that the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

In particular, in the present embodiment, the left side decoration member 23a, the right side decoration member 21a, and the front curved decoration member (which includes a light emitting means such as an LED controlled by a sub-control board therein) 25a of the storage means 25 described later. , A red lens member is used, and the inner surface (back surface) of the lens member is subjected to surface finishing such as graining. As a result, the light from the LED is diffusely reflected and surface-emitted, so that the effect of the light is improved and the interest is improved (see FIGS. 1 to 5, 11 and 12).

The main body frame 1 is provided with a main body frame opening 3 having substantially the same shape as the front frame opening 9 at a predetermined position facing the front frame opening 9, and has a game area 95 and a game area. And a projection area (first projection area 121, second projection area 141) provided on the back surface side of 95. Further, although not shown in the present embodiment, a voice effect device for performing an effect by a predetermined voice, various control boards such as a main control board and a sub control board, a relay board, etc. are also provided.
The members provided in the main body frame 1 are not limited to those described above, and the design can be changed within the scope of the present invention.
In addition, for various control boards and relay boards such as the voice effect device, the main control board and the sub-control board, the projection means (first projection means 143 and second projection means 147) of the holding frame 11 is located behind or on the side. It is also possible to equip the game machine with a game machine or the like, and it is also possible to provide the game machine outside (for example, an island device).
<Storage means>

The storage means 25 is provided in a bulge shape forward with the side portion of the front frame 7 on the shaft support side, for example, the left side decorative member 23 in the present embodiment (FIGS. 1 to 5, 11 and. See FIG. 12.).
The storage means 25 is provided with a storage area 27 for storing the game balls, a conduction path 43 continuously provided below the storage area 27, through which the game balls can pass, and a game ball passing through the conduction paths 43. It is configured to include a discharge port 45 that can be discharged to the outside of the machine (for example, a storage box 600), and a decorative member 31 in which a game ball rolling the storage means 25 is visible. The front curved decorative member 25a, which is curved in a substantially semi-circular shape, adopts a red lens member in the present embodiment, and the inner surface (back surface) of the lens member has a surface finish such as graining. It has been subjected. Inside the front curved decorative member 25a, a light emitting means such as an LED controlled by a sub control board or the like is provided.

In the present embodiment, the storage area 27 is provided integrally with the left side decoration member 23 so as to project toward the front, has an open upper surface, and is formed in a long plate shape having a predetermined depth capable of storing game balls. 33 has a storage unit 33, the game ball that flows out from a ball tank provided above or an island facility or the like on which a game machine is installed is paid out as a privilege through, for example, a sprocket. ) Which can introduce the game ball into the launching device 91, and a communication port which is opened by the operation of the ball extracting device 47 and can communicate with the passage 43. 39 (see FIGS. 8 and 9).

The decoration member 31 is a lens member formed in a thick transparent dome shape, and is provided in the side surface region of the storage means 25 so that the game balls flowing inside the storage means 25 can be visually recognized ( See FIGS. 1 to 5, 11 and 12.). The decoration member 31 may be made of any material, and may have a light-transmitting property, for example, glass or synthetic resin, and may have a light-transmitting property only under specific conditions. It may be one that switches between translucency and translucency. The size and shape of the decorative member 31 are not limited to the present embodiment, and the design can be appropriately changed within the scope of the present invention.

The decoration member 31 may be provided in at least a part of the storage means 25, and the flow of the game balls in the storage means 25 is a player (a player playing the game machine and a game on the game machine). It is not particularly limited as long as it is a player who is not a player and includes both the player who can visually recognize the decorative member 31 of the storage means 25) or a region which can be visually recognized by a game hall manager or the like. For example, the decoration member 31 may be provided so that the flow of the game balls in the ball passage 38 that guides the game balls from the outlet 37 to the lifting device 55 can be visually recognized, or the conduction path 43. The decoration member 31 may be provided so that the flow of the game balls inside can be visually confirmed.
Further, the decorative member 31 may be provided at each place so that each passage can be visually recognized. It is also possible to adopt a form in which a plurality of them are arranged at one place.

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

In the present embodiment, the light emitting means 41 is provided below the decoration member 31 inside the decoration member 31, and the game sphere passing above is irradiated with light from below so that the game sphere diffusely reflects light. And it is possible to show the trajectory of the game ball.
The light emitting means 41 can be arranged so as to emit light from the back side of the decorative member 31 toward the decorative member 31, and can be provided at any position where the game ball can reflect the light. Possible but not limited interpretation.
Further, by shining light on the game sphere so that the flow of the game sphere can be seen and providing a screen inside the decorative member 31, the shadow of the game sphere is projected onto the screen, and the flow of the game sphere from the shadow created by the game sphere. It is also possible to understand.
In this way, if the light emitting means can be provided so that the flow of the game balls can be seen, the interpretation is not limited.

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

The conducting path 43 is integrally provided downward from the vicinity of the front end of the storage area 27 in the vertical direction, and is internally provided in the vertical recessed portion 29 having a tapered shape such that the shape becomes narrower toward the discharge port 45. (See FIGS. 1 to 5, 11, and 12). In the present embodiment, it is formed in a substantially conical shape with a tapered tip.
In particular, if at least a part of the region in which the conducting path 43 is provided is formed of a translucent member or one or more decorative members 31 are provided at predetermined positions, the storage area 27 The interest of the player increases as the game medium stored in the above approaches the discharge port 45 through the conduction path 43.
The vertically extending portion 29 may be provided integrally from the vicinity of the front end of the storage area 27 downward, and is formed, for example, in a divergent shape in which the shape becomes wider toward the discharge port 45. The appearance form of a thing is not particularly limited.

In this embodiment, there is provided a deceleration means capable of decelerating the passing speed of the game ball passing through the conduction path 43. That is, when the conducting path 43 is provided straight from the storage portion 33 in the vertical direction, the game balls are vigorously discharged into the storage box provided below, which causes a problem that the game ball jumps out from the storage box. Therefore, a deceleration means is provided to reduce the passing speed of the game ball.

In the present embodiment, the speed reducing means is configured by, for example, spiraling the conducting path 43 (see FIG. 8).
With such a spiral conduction path 43 configuration, the game balls rolling from the storage portion 33 are slowly flowed down while being decelerated and discharged from the discharge port 45, so that there is no inconvenience. In addition, the flow-down speed can be made slower or faster by gradually changing the spiral inclination.
In the present embodiment, only the conducting path 43 is formed in a spiral shape, but the vertically extending portion 29 itself is formed in a spiral shape, and the conducting path 43 is spirally formed in the spirally extending portion 29. It may be one.

The speed reducing means is not limited to the spiral shape of the conducting path 43 described in the present embodiment, and may be any configuration as long as it can reduce the flow velocity of the game ball flowing down the conducting path 43 within the scope of the present invention. It is possible to change the design.
For example, the following deceleration means can be considered.
(1) You may employ|adopt the structure which reduces the downflow speed of a game ball by composing the conduction path 43 in the shape of a downwardly inclined crank.
(2) It is also possible to employ a configuration in which a large number of convex portions are provided on the inner surface of the conduction path 43 and the game ball is decelerated by hitting the convex portions. In this case, the conduction path 43 may have a straight shape, If it is formed in a meandering shape or the above-mentioned crank shape, the deceleration effect is further improved.
(3) It is also possible to employ a configuration in which a large number of thin-walled tongue pieces made of a soft elastic member are provided in the conduction path 43, and the game ball is decelerated by hitting the tongue pieces. Even in this case, the conducting path 43 may be straight, meandering, or formed in the above-mentioned crank shape.
(4) Furthermore, a configuration in which a coating agent having a high frictional resistance is applied to the inner surface of the conduction path 43 or a sheet-like material is attached to reduce the flow-down speed can be adopted as one of the reduction means of the present embodiment. Is.

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

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

A recessed area (referred to as a first recessed area) 51 provided in a side portion of the frame member provided with the storage means 25 (a side portion of the left decorative member 23 provided in the front frame 7). , Is continuously recessed from the lower side to the upper side in the vertical direction toward the inside of the gaming machine (see FIGS. 1 to 5).
The reason for providing the first recessed area 51 in this way is that when the front frame 7 is opened, a vertically long stand-mounted machine (also referred to as a sand machine) for lending a game medium such as an adjacent game ball or coin. This is for avoiding interference with 400).
1 to 5, the first recessed region 51 has a form in which the first recessed region 51 is continuously recessed toward the inside of the gaming machine from a position slightly apart from the lower end upward in the vertical direction, but in FIG. 29, the lower end is shown. It shows a state of notching (piercing) over (bottom surface).

Further, in the present embodiment, a recessed area (hereinafter referred to as a second recessed area) 49 that is recessed in a predetermined shape toward the inner side is provided on the outer side of the storage area 27 of the storage means 25. (See FIGS. 1 to 5, 11 and 12).
That is, for example, the inter-mounting machine 400 has the ball paying-out nozzle 401 and the like projecting integrally, and is arranged so as to rise upward when not in use, but in the present embodiment, the storage area 27 is the front frame 7. Since it projects from the front surface of the front frame 7, the ball payout nozzle 401 may come into contact with the front frame 7 when it is opened. Therefore, in order to eliminate such a problem, the second recessed region 49 is provided in this embodiment as described above.
In addition, at least one of the side portion of the storage area 27 and the side portion of the frame member provided with the storage area 27 (side portion of the left decorative member 23 provided on the front frame 7) is recessed toward the inside of the gaming machine. It suffices that the recessed regions (the first recessed regions 51, the second recessed regions 49) are provided, and the design can be changed appropriately within the scope of the present invention.

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

Further, in the present embodiment, as will be described later, a launching device for launching a game ball to the game area 95 employs a configuration arranged above the game area 95 (see FIG. 12). Therefore, in order to send the game balls stored in the storage area 27 to the launching device 91 which is vertically above the storage area 27, a predetermined lifting device 55 is required.

For example, an example of the doffing device 55 is shown in FIGS. 9 and 10. The game balls sent out from the storage section 33 through the ball passage 38 are guided to the alignment gutter 57, and are sent one by one to the screw section 63 by the cam section 61 provided with a predetermined number of ball guiding recesses 59 on the outer circumference. Then, the screws 63 are sequentially fed upward.
Then, the game ball sent by the screw is sent to the launching device 91 through the passage portion 65 and is shot into the game area 95. Around the screw portion 63, a cover (not shown) is provided to prevent the game balls that are sequentially moved upward by the screw from falling.
Further, although not shown in the figure, it is assumed that a ball storage portion capable of storing the game balls sent via the passage portion 65 in a region in front of the launching device 91 is provided. The ball storage unit is provided with a sensor for detecting a predetermined number of stored balls, and a detection unit that stops the operation of the lifting device 55 when the control unit receives the detection signal is adopted.
The lifting device 55 is not particularly limited to the illustrated form, and the design can be changed appropriately within the scope of the present invention.

The form of the storage means 25 can be, for example, the form shown in FIGS. 29 and 30.
In the above-described embodiment shown in FIG. 1 and the like, the configuration of the vertically extending portion 29 that internally houses the conducting passage 43 in the storage means 25 is a substantially conical tapered shape that gradually becomes smaller as it approaches the discharge port 45, and While the degree of constriction is moderate, in FIGS. 29 and 30, it is formed so as to have a rounded shape as a whole, and is formed so as to have a sharp concave shape toward the discharge port 45. In addition, the tip end side having the discharge port 45 is formed in a curved shape so as to face the front curved decorative member 25a. The discharge port 45 is provided so as to face the storage box 600 located below. In this way, by making the form of the storage means a novel form as shown in the drawing, it is possible to improve the interest of the player by surprise.
The form of the storage means 25 is not limited to the form shown in the present embodiment, and the design can be changed within the scope of the present invention.
<Translucent member>

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

In the present embodiment, a first light-transmissive member (first glass plate) 69 arranged near the decoration members (the right-side decoration member 21, the left-side decoration member 23) and a rear side of the first light-transmissive member 69, A double structure of a second light transmissive member (second glass plate) 71 arranged near the projection area is provided, and the first light transmissive member (first glass plate) 69 and the second light transmissive member (second glass member) are formed. A spacer 73 is interposed between the second glass plate 71 and the second glass plate 71. Then, the first translucent member (first glass plate) 69 is formed in a concave shape on the inner surface side of the front frame 7 so as to face the front frame opening 9 of the front frame 7. It is accommodated in the arrangement area 5. Then, the second translucent member (second glass plate) 71 is attached from behind the glass presser 75 (see FIG. 6).

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

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

The firing handle (operating means) 79 is for adjusting the strength of the launching device 91 that drives the game ball into the game area 95. Part) 81 and a handle grip 83 attached to the support part 81 and held and operated by the player (see FIGS. 1 to 5 and FIGS. 12 to 14).

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

The decoration member 85 is formed in a predetermined shape from a synthetic resin agent having a light-transmitting property, and the surface thereof is subjected to a decoration process (surface treatment) such as a predetermined embossing process. Further, the decoration member 85 can be configured to move, for example, as the game progresses.
In the present embodiment, the light emitting means 87 capable of irradiating light toward the decoration member 85 is provided in the support portion 81, and the light is diffused from the inside of the handle grip 83 by irradiating the decoration member 85 with light. It is possible to improve the effect by being released (see FIG. 13A).

The firing handle 79 of the present embodiment is provided in the handle grip 83, and the operation distance of the player performed on the surface of the handle grip 83 (the movement distance of the hand of the player holding the handle grip 83). ) Is attached to the touch sensor (not shown) having transparency. That is, in the present embodiment, the handle grip 83 is not rotationally operated to adjust the strength of the launching device 91, and the handle grip 83 does not have a rotating structure, and the movement of the player's hand is detected and its movement is detected. A configuration is adopted in which the strength of the launching device 91 is adjusted according to the distance.
The operation distance of the player detected by the touch sensor is sent to a control means (for example, a sub-control board), and the control means sends a launch intensity signal corresponding to the operation distance to the launching device 91 to launch a game ball. Adjust the speed.
A well-known touch sensor can be adopted as the touch sensor used in this embodiment, and is not particularly limited.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13(b), the inner surface 83a of the handle grip 83 has a crush cut shape, and when the light from the light emitting means 87 is irradiated, the entire handle grip 83 emits light as if it were a jewel and the player's interest is increased. May be improved. Further, as shown in FIG. 13(c), the inner surface 83a of the handle grip 83 having the configuration of FIG. 13(a) can be provided with a crush cut shape, which further enhances the decoration effect by the light and improves the player's interest. To do.
Further, as shown in FIG. 14, it is possible to give a predetermined pattern 89 by subjecting the surface 83b of the handle grip 83 to embossing, and it is also possible to cause the pattern portion to emit light. It should be noted that the pattern obtained by the surface texture processing can also be adopted in the form shown in FIG.

It suffices that at least a part of the handle grip 83 is made of a transparent material, and the material is not limited to synthetic resin and glass or the like can be used. For example, a spherical shape is preferable, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the design can be changed within the scope of the invention. Further, the decoration member 85 is not limited as long as it can be visually recognized from the transparent region of the handle grip 83, and the shape, the material, the number of arrangements, etc. are arbitrary.
Further, in the present embodiment, the mode in which the game ball is launched from the launch device 91 to the launch area 95 by the launch handle 79 has been described, but instead of the form of the launch handle, the launch device 91 is provided by an operation panel or the like provided with a touch panel. It is also possible to operate.

<Launcher>
The launching device 91 is provided in the upper left region when viewed from the center of the game region 95, and touches by detecting the operating distance (moving distance) of the hand of the player holding the handle grip 83 of the launch handle 79. A firing solenoid (not shown) whose strength is adjusted by a signal from the control unit which receives a signal from the sensor is provided (see FIGS. 12 and 12A, 16, 18, and 19). The launching device 91 is not particularly limited to interpretation, and a well-known general launching device can be adopted.
The upper left area when viewed from the center of the game area 95 may include an area above the center of the game area 95, and the game area 95 in which the game ball shot by the player rolls further. It may be a region including the whole, and may include all if it is above the lowest position of the game region 95. The upper side of the game area may be either the upper side of the game area or the upper side of the game area.

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

In front of the launching device 91, a decorative member 93 having a predetermined shape corresponding to the character and effect of the game machine is provided so as to hide the launching device 91, and a game ball is shot from the opening portion 93a of the decorative member 93. The player is prevented from looking directly at the launching device 91.

Further, although not shown, this decorative member 93 may be configured to have a light-transmitting property and to be provided with a light emitting means in addition to having its inner surface subjected to surface treatment such as graining. That is, for example, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by making the decoration member 93 emit light in accordance with the timing at which the game ball is fired. The surface treatment applied to the inner surface of the decorative member 93 is processed so that the launching device 91 disposed in the rear is difficult to see, and can be diffused and diffused when receiving light from the light emitting means. It is preferable that the firing device 91 disposed behind is hard to be visually recognized by the surface treatment of the inner surface even in the non-light emitting state.

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

The launching device 91 is not limited to the illustrated form, and the decoration member 93 is not limited to this, and the design can be changed within the scope of the present invention.

Further, the launching device 91 is provided near the launching handle 79, that is, below the game area 95, and below the placement position of the launching handle 79 when viewed visually facing the gaming machine. It is of course possible to adopt a mode in which a game ball is launched from the above to the game area 95 (see FIG. 30).
The launching device 91 in this case is not particularly limited to interpretation, and a well-known general launching device can be adopted.
In the figure, reference numeral 600 is a storage box (ball box) called a so-called dollar box that receives and collects game balls (balls) discharged from the discharge port 45 of the storage means 25, and reference numeral 98 is a launcher 91. It is a guide rail that guides the game ball shot from to the game area.
Although not shown, the launching device 91 may be designed so as to be arranged below the game machine, that is, below the installation base of the island equipment when it is installed in the island equipment. The position of the launching device 91 is not limited.
<Game area>

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

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

At least one or all of the game area constituent members such as the game member may have a light transmitting portion capable of transmitting the light of the projection means (first projection means 143) from the rear side. In addition, the game board 97 is entirely or at least partially transparent.

The center base plate 99 is divided at predetermined locations, and each is removable and replaceable. For example, in the present embodiment, a first plate portion 99a that is integrally provided with the ribs (105, 107, 108) and is located on the left side of the opening 101, and a second plate portion that is located above the opening 101. 99b, a third plate portion 99c located below the opening 101, a second plate portion 99b and a third plate portion 99c, and a fourth plate portion 99d located on the right side of the opening 101. And, the four-part configuration is adopted. The area indicated by the broken line in FIG. 15 is a divided area.
The division configuration of the center base plate 99 is not limited to this embodiment, and may be smaller or larger than four divisions.

When the center base plate 99 is divided as described above, when the requirements such as a narrow gap between the adjacent ribs (105, 107, 108) and a problem of ball biting are met, the first plate is the first plate. Since only the portion 99a needs to be replaced, it is possible to cope with the situation easily, quickly and inexpensively.
Needless to say, even if the center base plate 99 is not divided, it is within the scope of the present invention.
Further, the center base plate 99 is not limited to the illustrated form, and the overall shape and the like can be appropriately changed according to the specifications of the present invention.
Furthermore, the split configuration (99a-99d) that configures the center base plate 99 can also adopt a configuration having a rolling portion on which a game ball rolls.
It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which one or a plurality of planes of each of the divided configurations (99a to 99d) has a decorative portion provided with a sheet member having a decorative property.
Furthermore, the split configuration (99a-99d) that configures the center base plate 99 can be partially removed, and the removed split configuration (for example, 99b) is used as the rolling portion on which the game ball rolls. Is also possible.
<Projection area>

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

The first projection area 121 is detachably attached to the main body frame 1 so as to be arranged behind the game area 95, is formed in a flat shape, and substantially in the center area thereof, in front of the gaming machine. It is assumed that the screen has a substantially rectangular shape having a convex region 123 protruding in an arc shape toward the front.
The convex area 123 is arranged so as to face the opening 101 existing in the center base plate 99 of the game area 95 (see FIGS. 15 to 22).
At least a part of the first projection region 121 may have an inclined surface that is inclined upward as viewed from the front, and the design can be changed within the scope of the present invention. That is, the upper portion 123a of the arcuate surface portion of the convex region 123 is also an inclined surface that is inclined obliquely upward as viewed from the front.
Further, although the convex region 123 is described as an example formed in an arc shape, at least a part of the convex region 123 is included as long as it has an inclined surface that is inclined obliquely upward as viewed from the front. It is a thing. In the present embodiment, the inclined surface is described as a curved surface like the upper portion 123a of the convex region 123, but it goes without saying that it includes a linear surface.

The first projection area 121 transparently displays, for example, information about a game result of the player via a first projection unit 143 described later, and is displayed as a game information display area on the game board 97.
For example, predetermined game information such as the current number of balls the player has, the number of jackpots, the number of continuations, and the number of times of probability fluctuation entry is assumed (see FIG. 22).
The image projected on the first projection area 121 is not limited to the above game information, and may be a predetermined character image or a decoration image according to the effect of the game.

That is, when the player is facing the game machine and playing the game, the first projection area 121 (game board 97) is visually recognized so as to look down a little from above. Therefore, like the convex region 123 of the present embodiment, if at least a part has the inclined surface 123a that is inclined obliquely upward as viewed from the front, the game information is projected as described above. Even in this case, the game information and the like projected on the convex area 123 are easily visible to the player (see FIG. 20).
For example, when the second projection area 141 is provided to the player as the main projection area and the first projection area 121 is provided as the sub projection area, it is considered that the line of sight is often above. Therefore, when visually recognizing the first projection area 121 which is the sub projection area, since the line of sight is directed from the upper side to the lower projection area, the information regarding the game result is displayed in the upper side area of the inclined projection area. This makes it easier for the player to see the information displayed in the lower projection area.

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

The through hole 125 is formed, for example, at a position corresponding to the game nail 109 provided on the game board 97, the center base plate 99, or the like and having a diameter slightly larger than the diameter of the game nail 109. Thereby, the light projected from the first projection means 143 passes through the through hole 125 provided in the first projection area 121, and the base of the game nail 109 provided on the game board 97, the center base plate 99, or the like. It is possible to produce light emission from the front to the tip (see FIGS. 16 and 17). The hole diameter of the through-hole 125 is not particularly limited, but the design can be changed to any size.

Further, the through hole is not limited to being provided at a position corresponding to the game nail 109, but is supposed to be provided at a position corresponding to a predetermined position of the game board 97 or a position corresponding to another game member in a predetermined shape. , It is possible to deal with it depending on the place where the light emission effect is produced.

For example, a through hole 127 having an arrow shape indicating the right direction is formed at the position of the first projection area 121 corresponding to the area above the center of the game area 95, and at the position corresponding to the area below the passage gate 111. A through hole 129 having an arrow shape indicating the direction is formed (see FIG. 18).
For example, the through holes 131a, 131b, 131c corresponding to the predetermined positions of the first projection area 121 corresponding to the three ribs (105, 107, 108) protruding from the first plate 99a, and the right side Corresponds to the through hole 133 corresponding to a predetermined position of the first projection area 121 corresponding to the member (return rubber) 119 that cushions the impact of the game ball at the time of hitting, and the peripheral region of the member (return rubber) 119 that cushions this impact. Through hole corresponding to a predetermined position of the first projection area 121, a through hole 135 corresponding to a predetermined position of the first projection area 121 corresponding to the electric chu (normal electric accessory) 117 The shape of the through hole corresponding to the predetermined position of the first projection area 121 corresponding to the rail base plate 103 adjacent to the electric role object 117, and the predetermined position of the first projection area 121 corresponding to the special winning opening 115. A through hole 139 corresponding to the above is formed (see FIG. 19).

For example, when the player shifts to the right-handed gaming state, it is assumed that the following light emission effect is produced.
(1) First, light is emitted in order from the left game nail 109 to the right game nail 109 in the game area 95 (see FIG. 16). At this time, it is also possible to sequentially change the emission color from the left game nail 109 to the right game nail 109 (change from white light emission to red light emission in order).
(2) Then, the through holes 127 and 129 in the shape of arrows existing in the above-mentioned center upper area and the area below the passage gate 111, and the through holes corresponding to the game nail 109 in the area above the center thereof. , And the game nail is made to emit red light together with the two arrow shapes (see FIG. 18).
(3) Then, the three ribs (105, 107, 108) projectingly provided on the first plate portion 99a are sequentially illuminated from the left to the right, and the impact of the game ball is buffered when the player hits the ball to the right. The member (return rubber) 119, the peripheral area of the cushioning member (return rubber) 119, the electric chu (ordinary electric accessory) 117, the rail base plate 103, and the special winning opening 115 are light-emitted and displayed.

By performing such a light-emission display effect, it is possible to notify that the player is in the right-handed gaming state, and it is expected that the visual effect will be improved (see FIG. 16).
The image projected by the first projection unit 143 while the notification is being performed includes a portion where an image is displayed in the first projection area 121 and a portion where the image is not displayed. It is composed of one image. That is, the first projection area 121 has a through hole and a projection area, and the light passing through the through hole changes the light emission mode of the game member and an image is displayed in the projection area. It is possible to display the progress of the game while decorating the game member with the projected light of the configured image. Therefore, it is possible to effectively utilize the game members provided in the game area 95 and improve the interest of the player in the progress of the game. In addition, since it is possible to clearly indicate the points that the player should pay attention to when the game progresses, it is possible to prevent the congestion of the game progress.

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

The second projection area 141 is detachably attached to the holding frame 11 so as to vertically overlap above the first projection area 121, and is generally attached to the rear (from the gaming machine) when viewed from the front. A substantially rectangular screen formed in a concave surface that is recessed in the depth direction) is assumed, and for example, a predetermined character image or a decoration image according to the effect of the game is provided via the second projection means 147 described later. It shall be appropriately set within the range (see FIG. 5, FIG. 20 and FIG. 21).

By thus forming the second projection area 141 as a concave surface that is recessed in the depth direction of the gaming machine, the image projected on the second projection means 147 via the second projection means 147 is seen from the player in the depth direction. Since it looks three-dimensional, the effect such as the character image projected on the effect of the game can be effectively performed.
Further, the second projection area 141 formed in a concave shape has a wider projection area than the first projection area 121 having the convex area 123, and thus a wider range of image effects can be performed.
Note that the second projection region 141 may be at least partially formed in a concave surface that is recessed rearward (in the depth direction of the game machine), and the design can be arbitrarily changed.
<Projection means>

The projection means is assumed to be a projection device (rear projector) that projects a predetermined image or information about a game on the projection area, and the main frame 1 having the first projection area 121 and the second projection area 141. It is provided on the holding frame 11 arranged at the rear of (see FIG. 5 and FIG. 23).
Although illustration is omitted, the entire area including the side surface and the back surface of the holding frame 11 may be covered with a predetermined box-shaped portion. That is, it is necessary to make the area of the holding frame 11 dark in order to increase the contrast, and the box-shaped portion is not necessary if the entire area of the holding frame 11 can be made a closed space.

One projection unit is provided for each of the first projection region 121 and the second projection region 141, and a projection device provided corresponding to the first projection region 121 (downward projection device). For the sake of convenience, the first projection means 143 and the projection device (upper projection device) provided corresponding to the second projection area 141 are referred to as the second projection means 147.

The projection means used in the present embodiment is assumed to be a well-known general rear projector (projection device) capable of projecting images and information relating to various games on the projection area, and in particular, the first projection means 143. In that case, according to the progress of the game, the projection light passing through the through-hole provided in the projection area is changed to change the light emission mode, thereby making it possible to execute the notification about the progress of the game (rear projector ) Can be adopted, and each is arranged at a predetermined position of the holding frame 11.

The first projection unit 143 is held via the horizontal frame 15 of the holding frame 11 in a downwardly inclined shape in which the projection lens 143a is lowered rearward. That is, the projection lens 143a is held in a direction opposite to the direction of the first projection area 121. Then, the projection light is reflected by a reflecting mirror 145 provided with an inclination of a predetermined angle via a fixed base 13 that is obliquely attached to the holding frame 11 and is projected on the first projection area 121. ..

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

When the first projection means 143 and the second projection means 147 are adopted, at least one of the upper surface and the lower surface of at least one projection area of the first projection area 121 and the second projection area 141, It is also possible that an inclined surface is provided.

The embodiment shown in FIG. 24 shows an example in which an inclined surface 149 is provided on the lower surface 141a of the second projection area 141.
In the case of this embodiment, the area projected by the second projection means 147 is a surface indicated by reference numeral 141b, and the inclined surface 149 of the lower surface 141a of the second projection area 141 is projected by the first projection means 143. To be done. Reference numeral 300 indicates the line of sight of the player.

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

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

Further, according to the present embodiment, the first projection unit 143 and the second projection unit 147 execute the special effect performed in the large area including the first projection area 121 and the second projection area 141. It is possible.
For example, as shown in FIG. 26, a special area such as "777" for notifying that the jackpot gaming state is to be entered in the entire area on the front surface of the gaming machine that is a combination of the first projection area 121 and the second projection area 141. It is also possible to display a large pattern. By performing the effect of such a display form, the player can improve the enjoyment by the effect (notification effect that shifts to the jackpot gaming state) with the intent displayed on the entire screen.
Further, for example, if the image projected in the concave second projection region 141 is also projected in the first projection region 121 having the convex region 123, the presentation position using the same image is moved. Since it is possible to display in different display modes (especially, the display modes in the front-back direction are different), it is possible to easily perform a stereoscopic effect expression.

In this embodiment, since the rear projector is adopted as described above, the change can be dealt with by changing the image by software control without changing the gauge or the like, so that the game board 97 can be easily and quickly changed. The effect of being able to perform is exhibited.
<Other configurations>

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

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

The lid portion 153 is formed, for example, in a non-transparent dome shape, and is provided so as to cover the upper open region of the storage portion 33 of the storage means 25. It should be noted that the lid portion 153 can be made of a transparent member or a semitransparent member.
Further, when the lid portion 153 is made of a transparent member or a semi-transparent member, although not shown, a light emitting means is provided inward of the lid portion 153, and a game ball rolling in the storage portion 33 is provided. It is also possible to irradiate light from below or from the side to make the inside of the storage portion 33 and the game ball emit light. Alternatively, it is possible to perform a predetermined reflection processing treatment on the inner surface of the lid 153.
The form of the lid 153 is not limited to the present embodiment, and the design can be changed within the scope of the present invention.
Further, in the case of the enclosed ball game machine, the game balls are circulated and used, so that the conduction path 43 and the discharge port 45 which constitute the above embodiment are unnecessary. That is, the game balls are circulated from the storage area 27 directly to the launching device 91.
The other configurations and operational effects are similar to those of the above-described embodiment, and thus the description is cited.

There is a pachinko game machine in which a player performs a predetermined game using a game medium such as a game ball, or a player uses a game medium such as a medal to perform a predetermined game. There are pachislot machines that play games.

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

JP, 2007-89902, A

However, in the related art including Patent Document 1, the game medium (gaming ball) that rolls into the storing means is simply a predetermined number of gaming balls (privilege) dispensed from the dispensing outlet to the storing means (upper plate). However, since no production was done, it was not possible to improve the interest of the player at the time of paying out the game ball (at the time of granting the privilege).

The present invention has been made to solve this problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing a staging effect on a player when a gaming medium rolls.

In order to achieve such an object, a first aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine including a storage means 25 for storing a game medium,
The storage means 25 is a storage area 27 for storing the game medium,
A conduction path 43 which is continuously provided from the storage area 27 and through which a game medium can pass,
A discharge port 45 capable of discharging the game medium passing through the conduction path 43,
A decoration member 31 which is provided in at least a part of the storage means 25 and in which the game medium rolling the storage means 25 is visible,
The conduction path 43 is formed in a tapered shape such that the shape becomes narrower as it approaches the discharge port 45 from the storage area 27,
It is a gaming machine characterized in that it is provided with at least an inside of the decorative member 31 and a light emitting means 41 capable of irradiating light to a game medium rolling to the storage means 25. ..

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the game medium that rolls to the storage means 25 in which the game medium is stored can be visually recognized through the decorative member 31 provided in a part of the storage means 25, so that the storage means is always provided. A player who sees the game medium rolling to 25 (a player playing the game machine and a player who is not playing the game machine can visually recognize the decoration member 31 of the storage means 25). It is possible to give the player) an impression of the number and the momentum of the game medium that rolls into the storage means 25, thereby increasing the interest in the game.
Further, since the conduction path 43 has a concave shape that gradually becomes thinner as it approaches the discharge port 45 from the storage region 27, the game medium stored in the storage region 27 approaches the discharge port 45. As a result, the interest of the player increases.
Further, since the light emitting means 41 is provided inside the decoration member 31 and the light of the light emitting means 41 rolls at least to the storage means 25, it is possible to decorate the game medium. If it is a game ball, the ball diffuses light and can show the trajectory of the ball, so that the player's interest in the game machine is enhanced.

A second invention is a game machine in which a plurality of game balls are enclosed in the machine, and the game balls used for the game are circulated so that they can be fired again in the game area 95.
The storage means 25 for storing the game medium is provided,
The storage means 25 is a storage area 27 for storing the game medium,
A decoration member 31 provided in at least a part of the storage means 25 and allowing a game medium rolling on the storage means 25 to be visually recognized,
At least the light emitting means 41 provided inside the decorative member 31 and capable of irradiating the game medium rolling to the storage means 25 with light,
The storage area 27 is a gaming machine having a lid 153 provided above.

According to the second aspect of the invention, the game machine is a so-called enclosed type game machine, and since the lid 153 is provided above the storage area 27, it may be difficult to visually recognize the game medium existing in the storage area 27. Although conceivable, since the game medium enclosed through the decoration member 31 can be visually recognized, for example, it is possible to make the player understand the movement of the game medium when a large amount of payout is being made, thereby enhancing the interest in the game. It will be possible. Further, since the light emitting means 41 is provided inside the decoration member 31 and the light of the light emitting means 41 flows to at least the storage means 25, it is possible to decorate the game medium. In the case of (1), the balls diffusely reflect light and the trajectory of the balls can be shown, so that the player's interest in the gaming machine is enhanced.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing a presentation effect for a player when a gaming medium rolls.

There is a pachinko game machine in which a player performs a predetermined game using a game medium such as a game ball, or a player uses a game medium such as a medal to perform a predetermined game. There are pachislot machines that play games.

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

JP, 2005-161007, A

However, in the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1, the production display effect by light is performed on the entire game board via the rear projector, but the production display effect is merely achieved by simply causing the general winning opening and the attacker to emit light. It was hard to say that it was something that could have improved so much. In addition, if the player can clearly show a point on the gaming machine that should be noted when proceeding with the game, it is possible to prevent the traffic jam of the game from progressing through the projecting means. It has been desired to provide a gaming machine that can assist the progress of the game.

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

In order to achieve such an object, the first invention is a game board 97 which constitutes a game area 95,
Game members arranged on the game board 97 (center base plate 99, rail base plate 103, ribs 105, 107, 108, game nails 109, passage gates 111, start winning holes 113, special winning holes 115, electric chu (normal) Electric accessory) 117),
A projection area (first projection area 121, second projection area 141) arranged behind the game board 97,
Through holes (125, 127, 129, 131a, 131b, 131c, 133, 135, 139) provided in the projection area (first projection area 121) corresponding to the game members,
It is possible to project on the projection area (first projection area 121), and according to the progress of the game, the projection light passing through the through hole is changed to change the light emission mode of the game member, thereby relating to the progress of the game. A projecting unit (first projecting unit 143) capable of executing notification,
The image projected by the projection unit (first projection unit 143) while the notification is being performed is displayed on the projection region (first projection region 121) and on the projection region. That is, the game machine is characterized by being configured by one image including a part in which is not performed.

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

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of assisting the progress of a game and enhancing the effect.

There is a pachinko game machine in which a player performs a predetermined game using a game medium such as a game ball, or a player uses a game medium such as a medal to perform a predetermined game. There are pachislot machines that play games.

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

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However, although the screen can improve various effects such as a staging effect for a player and a decorative property as a gaming machine depending on the shape and the arrangement position, in Patent Document 1, all are flat screens, In addition, since it is arranged in the vertical direction so as to be orthogonal to the horizontal direction, the visibility may decrease, and the projected image may have a three-dimensional effect in the depth direction or a forward direction. Since it was difficult to obtain a stereoscopic effect and the like, it was impossible to expect an improvement in the decorative effect and the effect.

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

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

According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the projection area (second projection area 141) provided above is concave toward the rear when viewed from the front, a stereoscopic image in the depth direction is projected to the player. Since the projection area (first projection area 121) provided below is inclined from the bottom to the top when viewed from the front, the player has a stereoscopic effect in the front direction. It is possible to project an image, and a stereoscopic effect in the front-rear direction is generated from the upper and lower images, and the effect of production for the player is enhanced.

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

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

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

According to the third aspect of the present invention, it is possible to execute a special effect that is an effect performed in the upper projection area (second projection area 141) and the lower projection area (first projection area 121). For example, if the image projected in the upper concave projection region (second projection region 141) is also projected on the inclined display surface of the lower projection region (first projection region 121), the same image is obtained. Since it is possible to display the effect used in different display modes (especially, the display mode in the front-back direction is different) simply by moving the display position, it is possible to easily perform a three-dimensional effect expression. Become.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of assisting the progress of a game and enhancing the effect.

For example, in the case of a pachinko game machine in which a player performs a predetermined game using a game medium such as a game ball, a frame member such as a front door is configured to be openable and closable by pivotally supporting the left side toward the game machine. What is known is.
In general, peripheral devices such as a ball lender called a stand-to-face sandwich are arranged on the left side of a pachinko gaming machine in a game arcade.

In Patent Document 1, a decoration member is provided on the left side (axial support side) of the front door of the gaming machine so as to bulge toward the front, and the decorativeness of the appearance of the entire gaming machine is improved.

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According to the gaming machine having the bulging member on the frame member on the shaft support side in this manner, the decorativeness of the gaming machine appearance can be improved, but when the frame member such as the front door is opened (when rotating). However, the corners of the lower side of the peripheral device (particularly the sand between machines), the ball discharging nozzle, and the like may come into contact with the side portions of the frame member or the side portions of the bulging member provided in the frame member.
Therefore, in order to avoid such a contact accident, for example, it is necessary to design the layout so that peripheral devices are arranged on the right side of the game machine, and depending on the game arcade, the game machine can be installed. There is a problem in convenience because there are cases where it cannot be installed.

The present invention has been made to solve this problem, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of avoiding contact with peripheral devices arranged next to the gaming machine when the frame member is opened. It is to improve the convenience and decoration of the machine.

In order to achieve such an object, a first aspect of the present invention is to provide a frame member (front frame 7) axially supported in an openable and closable manner,
A storage means 25 that is provided in a bulging shape from the side of the frame member (front frame 7) on the shaft support side toward the front and stores the game medium;
At least one of the side portion of the storage means 25 and the side portion of the frame member (front frame 7) provided with the storage means 25 is recessed toward the inside of the game machine (first recessed area 51, This is a gaming machine characterized in that a second recessed area 49) is provided.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the storage area 27 is provided so as to bulge forward from the side portion on the pivotal support side of the frame member (front frame 7), so that the decorativeness of the appearance of the gaming machine can be improved. Then, in the side portion of the storage means 25 or the frame member (front frame 7) provided with the storage means 25, a recessed area (first recessed area 51, second recessed area 49) recessed toward the inside of the gaming machine. ) Is provided, avoiding contact between the peripheral device (particularly the ball ejection nozzle 401 of the inter-mounting sand 400) and the frame member (front frame 7) when the frame member (front frame 7) rotates. It is possible.
Therefore, there is no need to consider the arrangement position of the peripheral device such as the inter-machine sand 400 arranged next to the game machine in the game arcade, which is very convenient.

A second aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the first aspect of the present invention, the recessed region (first recessed region 51) is such that a lower region in the vertical direction is recessed more inward than an upper region. It is a game machine to do.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the shape of the recessed region is such that the lower region is recessed inward more than the upper region, so that when the frame member (front frame 7) is rotated, It is possible to avoid contact between a corner of the lower side of the sand 400 and the side of the frame member (front frame 7) or the side of the storage means 25. In addition, since it is possible to provide a stepwise concave shape, it is possible to enhance decorativeness.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of avoiding contact with a peripheral device arranged next to the gaming machine when the frame member is opened, thereby improving convenience and decorativeness of the gaming machine. It was

There is a pachinko game machine in which a player performs a predetermined game using a game medium such as a game ball, or a player uses a game medium such as a medal to perform a predetermined game. There are pachislot machines that play games.
In Patent Document 1, a touch panel is provided in the center of the front face of the supply plate of the gaming machine, the firing strength of the launching device is adjusted according to the movement amount of the finger on the touch panel, and the firing amount of the game ball to the game area. Prior arts for adjusting or the like are disclosed.

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

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

In order to achieve such an object, the first aspect of the present invention is an operating means (launching handle 79) which is made of a transparent material in at least a part of the area and which can be operated by a player.
A decoration member 85 which is provided inside the operating means (launching handle 79) and is visible from a transparent region of the operating means (launching handle 79);
A touch sensor provided on the operating means (launching handle 79) and having a transparency for detecting an operating distance of the player performed on the surface of the operating means (launching handle 79);
It is a gaming machine characterized by including a control means capable of adjusting the firing intensity of the launching device according to the operation distance of the player detected by the touch sensor.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the decoration member 85 is provided inside the operating means (the firing handle 79), and the player is provided inside the operating means (the firing handle 79) from outside the operating means (the firing handle 79). Since the decorative member 85 can be visually recognized, the decorativeness of the operating means (the firing handle 79) is enhanced.
Further, since the operating means (launch handle 79) can change the firing strength according to the operation distance of the player performed on the outer surface of the operating means (launch handle 79), for example, the operating means (launch handle). There is no need for a locking part for hooking a finger on the back and a structure for a return spring for returning the state after operating the operating means (the firing handle) to the original state. Therefore, it is possible to improve the decorative effect by improving the appearance design compared with the conventional operation means (firing handle). Further, since the structure of the locking portion and the return spring is not necessary, it is possible to increase the space area inside the operating means (the firing handle). Therefore, it is possible to secure a space for providing the decorative member in such a space region portion, and it is possible to enhance the decorative effect as compared with the conventional operating means (firing handle).
Further, since it is not necessary to rotate the operating means (the firing handle), the appearance of the decoration does not change, and the decoration can be visually recognized according to the design concept.

A second aspect of the present invention is the spherical lens according to the first aspect of the present invention, wherein the operating means (the firing handle 79) is a spherical lens entirely made of a transparent material.
The operating means (launch handle 79) is provided in a mounting portion (support portion 81) provided at a predetermined position of the gaming machine,
The mounting portion (support portion 81) is provided with a light emitting means 87,
The decoration member 85 is a game machine characterized by being subjected to decoration processing capable of receiving light emitted from the light emitting means 87 and reflecting the light.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the light decoration property is enhanced from the inside of the operating means (the firing handle 79) operated by the player, and further, if the inside of the operating means (the firing handle 79) is viewed, it is decorated by the light emitting means 87. The decorative member 85 is visually recognized.
Further, since it is not necessary to rotate the operating means (firing handle 79), the above-mentioned decorativeness is unlikely to be reduced, and the decorativeness of the operating means (firing handle 79) can be further enhanced.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with improved operability and decoration for the player.

There is a pachinko game machine in which a player performs a predetermined game using a game medium such as a game ball, or a player uses a game medium such as a medal to perform a predetermined game. There are pachislot machines that play games.
In Patent Document 1, an upper plate that stores the game medium paid out from the payout means, and a lower plate that is provided below the upper plate and that stores game balls that are surplus in the upper plate An example of a pachinko gaming machine configured to include a two-stage storage means is disclosed.
In such a gaming machine, for example, when the lower plate is filled with the game medium, the game medium is transferred from the lower plate to the storage box.

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

The present invention has been made to solve this problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine provided with a decelerating means capable of preventing the game medium discharged from the storage area 27 into the storage box. is there.

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

According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the game medium stored in the storage area 27 is discharged from the discharge port 45, the speed of the game medium passing through the conduction path 43 is reduced by the speed reduction means. Can be discharged.
Therefore, for example, even when the storage means 25 is at a high position, the game medium discharged from the discharge port 45 is decelerated, so that the game medium is discharged to the storage box arranged below the discharge port 45. Even at this time, it is possible to prevent the discharged game medium from jumping out of the storage box.

A second aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention, characterized in that the speed reduction means has the conductive path 43 formed in a spiral shape.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the conductive path 43 has the speed reducing means in which the spiral shape is provided, for example, the conductive path 43 is formed so that the conductive path 43 becomes narrower as it approaches the discharge port 45. Even if there is, it is possible to safely guide while reducing the passing speed of the game medium.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine provided with a deceleration means capable of preventing the game medium discharged from the storage area 27 into the storage box.

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

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However, although it is possible to improve various effects such as the effect on the player and the decorativeness as a game machine depending on the shape and installation position of the projection area such as the screen, on the other hand, the relationship with other decorative members can be improved. If this is not taken into consideration, the visibility and staging effect may be reduced.
That is, for example, on the side surface of the front frame 7 portion of the gaming machine or the like, a decorative member made of light such as LED is provided in order to improve the decorativeness of the entire gaming machine. When the light hits a projection area such as a screen, the projected image may be blurred, which may not only reduce the visibility but may also deteriorate the effect of the presentation.

The present invention has been made in order to solve this problem, and an object thereof is a game machine that provides a rendering effect through a projection means, in consideration of the relationship with other decorative members, and the visibility and the rendering effect. It is to provide a game machine capable of preventing a decrease in the game.

In order to achieve such an object, the first aspect of the present invention includes a projection unit (first projection unit 143, second projection unit 147),
A projection area (first projection area 121, second projection area 141) arranged in front of the projection means (first projection means 143, second projection means 147);
A translucent member (first translucent member 69, second translucent member 71) arranged in front of the projection area (first projection area 121, second projection area 141);
A decorative member (left decorative member 23), which is arranged in front of the translucent member (first translucent member 69, second translucent member 71) and includes a light emitting means,
The translucent member includes a first translucent member 69 arranged near the decorative member (left decorative member 23),
A double structure of a second light transmitting member 71 disposed near the projection region behind the first light transmitting member 69,
A low-reflection processing (low-reflection processing portion 77) is applied to either or both of the surface of the first light-transmissive member 69 and the surface of the second light-transmissive member 71, and a gaming machine. That is what I did.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, at least one of the first light-transmissive member 69 and the second light-transmissive member 71 is subjected to low-reflection processing (low-reflection processing portion 77). Even when the effect produced by the light emitted from the member (the left decoration member 23) is applied, the reflection of the light is suppressed, and the projection area (the first projection area 121, the second projection area 141) projects the light. There is little risk of blurring the existing image or reducing the effect of the effect.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can prevent a reduction in visibility and a rendering effect in a gaming machine that provides a rendering effect via a projection unit, in consideration of a relationship with another decorative member.

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

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

The present invention has been made to solve this problem, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing a reduction in visibility and a rendering effect in a gaming machine that provides a rendering effect via a projection means. It is in.

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

According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the projection region has the upper surface and the lower surface, at least one of the upper surface and the lower surface is inclined, and is projected on the inclined surfaces 149 and 151. For products that cannot be provided with projection means above a certain height, such as the above, the height of the projection device can be suppressed by providing an inclined surface to increase the display area and enhance the effect of production. Meanwhile, it is possible to secure a large display area.
Further, the first projection area 121 and the second projection area 141 are projected by the first projection means 143 and the second projection means 147, respectively, and inclined surfaces 149 and 151 are provided on the upper surface or the lower surface of at least one of the projection areas. Since the projection unit that projects the inclined surfaces 149 and 151 is a projection device that projects a projection area that does not include an inclined surface, if the projection areas are arranged vertically, the projection area that is provided above the projection areas. If the lower surface of the (second projection area 141) has a slope (slope 149), the projection area (first projection area 121) provided below is projected onto the slope (slope 149). Since the projection means (first projection means 143) performs the projection, the upper surface of the projection area (second projection area 141) does not reach the light sufficiently or does not reach at all. Even if it does, it becomes possible to project, and the staging effect is enhanced.
That is, the smaller the angle of incidence on the inclined surface 149, the closer to the state in which the image is projected perpendicularly to the inclined surface, and thus the smaller the angle of incidence on the inclined surface 149 (the incident angle β from the first projection means 143 is. One is smaller than the incident angle α from the second projection means 147), and the other projection means (first projection means 143) is used for projection, and in the upper projection area (second projection area 141). It is possible to project even on the lower inclined surface 149 where light does not reach enough or does not reach at all.
If the first projection area 121 is a small projection area and the second projection area 141 is a large projection area, the second projection area 141 is used as a main display area, and the first projection area 121 is While using as a sub display area, it is possible to perform a powerful effect on the game machine by performing an effect using the first projection area 121 and the second projection area 141 in a specific effect. Will be.
Further, since the player can concentrate on the image in the large projection area, it is possible to prevent the interest in the image displayed in the projection area from being deteriorated due to the movement of the game medium.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can prevent a reduction in visibility and a rendering effect in a gaming machine that provides a rendering effect via a projection unit.

There is a pachinko game machine in which a player performs a predetermined game using a game medium such as a game ball, or a player uses a game medium such as a medal to perform a predetermined game. There are pachislot machines that play games.
For example, in a conventional game machine, a projection means such as a rear projector is arranged behind the game board, and an image projected from the rear projector is projected on a projection area such as a screen so that light or an image can be transmitted through the game board. It is known to provide the effect by (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).

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However, although it is possible to improve various effects such as the effect for the player and the decorativeness as a game machine depending on the shape of the projection area such as the screen and the installation position, on the other hand, there is no technical intervention, When there is a need to respond to requests such as problems with the game, or when it is necessary to change the image of the game board by changing the decorative effect on the projected image, the game members that make up the game area For example, it may be necessary to change the center base plate or the like, and if the support is not sufficient, there is a possibility that the visibility may be reduced and the game property may be reduced.
In such a case, for example, if the entire center base plate is replaced, a large-scaled configuration change may occur, which may cause trouble and cost increase. Therefore, a structure that can be easily and inexpensively coped with has been desired.

The present invention has been made to solve this problem, and an object thereof is to easily and inexpensively change a decorative effect and a game property in a gaming machine that provides a staging effect through a projection means. Providing a gaming machine.

In order to achieve such an object, the first aspect of the present invention includes a projection unit (first projection unit 143, second projection unit 147),
A projection area (first projection area 121, second projection area 141) arranged in front of the projection means (first projection means 143, second projection means 147);
A game area 95 arranged in front of the projection area (first projection area 121, second projection area 141),
A game member that constitutes the game area,
The game member is composed of a plurality of removable component members (center base plates 99a, 99b, 99c, 99d),
At least one of the plurality of component members (center base plates 99a, 99b, 99c, 99d) has a light transmitting portion capable of transmitting light from the rear,
At least one of the plurality of constituent members (center base plates 99a, 99b, 99c, 99d) has a rolling portion which is a member relating to rolling of the game ball,
At least one of the plurality of constituent members (center base plates 99a, 99b, 99c, 99d) has a decorative portion that is a member relating to the visibility from the front, and a gaming machine. That is what I did.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, by changing the constituent members constituting the game area 95 in a divided manner, it is possible to easily and inexpensively change the decorative effect on the projected image and the game playability. You can

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of changing a decorative effect and a gaming property at a simple and low cost in a gaming machine that provides a staging effect via a projection means.

Recent game machines tend to be equipped with various functions in order to improve the game playability and playability of the game machine, but having many functions alone will reduce playability and playability. Therefore, there is a demand for a gaming machine equipped with an effective function and capable of further improving the playability and performance.

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

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the playability and performance.

The present invention can be applied to gaming machines such as pachi-slot machines, slot machines, and roulette machines, as well as ball game machines.

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Claims (2)

A launching device that is provided above the game area and launches a game medium to the game area,
A decorative member provided in front of the launching device, which makes it difficult for a player to see the launching device,
The first projection area and the second projection area attached so as to overlap in the vertically upward direction of the first projection area divide the area of the front frame opening portion in which the game area is visible into upper and lower parts. With a configuration, a projection area provided behind the game area,
First projection means provided behind the first projection area and capable of projecting a predetermined effect on the game area through the projection area,
A game machine characterized in that a second projection means capable of projecting onto the second projection area is provided behind the second projection area . The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein an inclined surface is provided on at least one of an upper surface and a lower surface of at least one of the first projection area and the second projection area .

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