JP6837388B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes a game.

Patent Document 1 describes a game machine main body provided with a game board, a front door which is attached to the game machine main body so as to be openable and closable, and a front frame member which is detachably attached to the front door and can be replaced. A game machine equipped with a door is disclosed.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2008-29604

According to the technique of Patent Document 1, the makeover of the gaming machine can be quickly and easily performed by exchanging the front frame member.

However, in the technique of Patent Document 1, if the front frame member is carelessly removed, it cannot be dealt with and there is room for improvement.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a technique capable of advancing a game without delay even when a predetermined decorative member is inadvertently removed.

The present invention employs the following solutions to solve the above problems. The wording in parentheses below is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited thereto. In addition, the present invention can be an invention including at least one specific matter for each invention shown in the following solutions. Further, each invention specifying matter shown in the following solution can be made into a subordinate concept by adding an element limiting the invention specifying matter, and can be made into a higher concept by deleting the element limiting the invention specifying matter. ..

Further, the present invention has the first problem of "progressing the game without delay even when a predetermined decorative member is inadvertently removed", "expanding the range of the light effect". At least one of the second problem, "attaching a predetermined decorative member in a space-saving manner", is solved. The following solution A is a solution mainly corresponding to the first problem, solution B is a solution mainly corresponding to the second problem, and solution C is mainly a third solution. It is a solution to the problem. However, even with the solution means A, the second problem and the third problem other than the first problem can be solved, and even with the solution means B, the first problem other than the second problem can be solved. And the third problem can also be solved, and even with the solution means C, the first problem and the second problem other than the third problem can be solved.

Solution A1: The gaming machine of the present solution can be attached with a predetermined decorative member and the predetermined decorative member, and is established as a finished product in a state where the predetermined decorative member is removed. It is a game machine including a game machine to be attached, which is established as a finished product in a state where the predetermined decorative member is attached, and is in a second completed form different from the first completed form.

The gaming machine of the present solution has the following configurations.
(1) It is provided with a predetermined decorative member. The predetermined decorative member is a dome-shaped member or a box-shaped member.

(2) The predetermined decorative member of (1) above can be attached, and when the predetermined decorative member of (1) above is removed, the first completed form is established as a finished product, and the above (1) It is equipped with a game machine to be attached, which is established as a finished product in a state where a predetermined decorative member is attached, and has a second completed form different from the first completed form.

Here, "established as a finished product" is a state in which none of the parts constituting the mounting target gaming machine are missing. The game machine to be attached can be distributed by itself, and the game can be played by the game machine to be attached alone (even when a predetermined decorative member is not attached).

Further, the "first completed form" indicates the gaming machine of the first aspect (first version), and the "second completed form" is a second aspect (second version) different from the first aspect. Shows the game machine of. In either the first aspect or the second aspect, the game can be executed in a state where there are no missing parts.

According to the present solution, the first completed form is obtained when the predetermined decorative member is removed, and the second completed form is obtained when the predetermined decorative member is attached. Therefore, carelessly in the state of the second completed form. Even if the predetermined decorative member comes off, the game can proceed smoothly in the first completed form.

Here, in the conventional technology, by preparing a plurality of types of front frame members according to the type of the game machine, the event planned by the game hall, etc., the appearance image of the game machine is as if it were a dress-up doll. However, it is incomplete if the front frame member is inadvertently removed, if the front frame member breaks down, or if the front frame member is lost. There will be a situation in which the game must be advanced or the operation of the game machine must be stopped.

On the other hand, according to the present solution, a predetermined decorative member is attached as if it were "layered" instead of "changing clothes" as in the conventional technique, so that it is not possible in the state of the second completed form. Even if the predetermined decorative member is easily removed (even if the outer clothes in the layered clothes are taken off), the game can be played smoothly in the first completed form (the state in which the inner clothes in the layered clothes are worn). You can proceed.

SOLUTION: In the game machine of the present solution, the mounting target game machine includes a frame member having a storage portion for storing the game board inside, and a door member for opening and closing the storage portion, and the predetermined decoration. The member is a gaming machine characterized in that it is attached to the door member.

In this solution, the following configurations are added.
(1) The game machine to be attached includes a frame member having a storage unit for storing a game board (a game unit having a production display device, a symbol display device, etc., a game board unit) inside.
(2) The game machine to be attached is provided with a door member that opens and closes the storage portion of (1) above.
(3) The predetermined decorative member is attached to the door member of (2) above.

According to the present solution, since the predetermined decorative member is attached to the door member, the impression of the door member can be easily changed by the predetermined decorative member.

In this respect, in the conventional game machine, if the design is changed in order to change the impression of the door member, it is necessary to newly manufacture almost all the parts, which greatly increases the development cost. In addition, if the design is changed, a set of game machines including door members and frame members will be purchased, which will be very costly as a game hall.

On the other hand, in the present solution, a predetermined decorative member is attached to the door member of the game machine to be attached, which can be used as the first completed form, to form the second completed form, and the appearance of the game machine to be attached is changed. There is. As a result, the appearance can be changed at a much lower cost than changing the design of the door member, and it is possible to differentiate from the game machine to be attached.

Further, the game hall side can change the appearance by simply attaching a predetermined decorative member at the time of board replacement without purchasing a set of game machines, and the cost of replacing the game machine can be reduced. ..

SOLUTION: In the game machine of the present solution, the door member includes a character, a figure, a symbol, a three-dimensional shape or a color, or an information display unit by combining these, and the predetermined decorative member is the information display unit. It is a gaming machine characterized in that it is mounted at a position that covers at least a part of the above.

In this solution, the following configurations are added.
(1) The door member includes characters, figures, symbols, three-dimensional shapes or colors, or an information display unit (logo display unit) formed by combining these.
(2) The predetermined decorative member is attached at a position that covers at least a part of the information display unit.

According to the present solution, since the predetermined decorative member is attached at a position covering at least a part of the information display unit, the appearance of the information display unit can be changed, and the information display unit has changed to a different type of gaming machine. Can be strongly appealed to the player.

Solution B1: The gaming machine of the present solution can be attached with a predetermined light transmitting member and the predetermined light transmitting member, and is established as a light effect when the predetermined light transmitting member is removed. An attachment target game that can execute one light effect, is established as a light effect when the predetermined light transmitting member is attached, and can execute a second light effect different from the first light effect. It is a game machine consisting of a machine.

The gaming machine of the present solution has the following configurations.
(1) A predetermined light transmitting member is provided. The predetermined light transmitting member is a dome-shaped or box-shaped member, and is preferably a transparent or translucent member that transmits light.

(2) The predetermined light transmitting member of the above (1) can be attached, and the first light effect established as the light effect can be executed in the state where the predetermined light transmitting member of the above (1) is removed. In the state where the predetermined light transmitting member of the above (1) is attached, it is established as a light effect, and is provided with an attachment target gaming machine capable of executing a second light effect different from the first light effect. ..

Here, "established as a light effect" is a state in which none of the elements (parts that transmit light, LEDs, control devices, etc.) for executing the light effect are missing. The mounting target gaming machine can be distributed by itself, and the first light effect can be executed by the mounting target gaming machine alone (even when a predetermined light transmitting member is not attached).

Further, the "first light effect" indicates the light effect of the first aspect (first version), and the "second light effect" is a second aspect (second version) different from the first aspect. Shows the light production of. In both the first aspect and the second aspect, the light effect can be executed in a state where there is no missing part (deficiency of the effect content).

According to the present solution, the first light effect can be executed when the predetermined light transmitting member is removed, and the second light effect can be executed when the predetermined light transmitting member is attached. Two types of light effects can be executed depending on whether or not the light transmitting member of the above is attached, the variation of the effects can be increased, and the range of the effects can be expanded.

Further, according to the present solution, even if the predetermined light transmitting member is inadvertently removed while the predetermined light transmitting member is attached, the first light effect can be executed without any delay. The game can proceed.

Here, in the conventional technology, by preparing a plurality of types of front frame members according to the type of the game machine, the event planned by the game hall, etc., the appearance image of the game machine is as if it were a dress-up doll. However, it is incomplete if the front frame member is inadvertently removed, if the front frame member breaks down, or if the front frame member is lost. There will be a situation where the game must be advanced by the light production or the operation of the game machine must be stopped.

On the other hand, according to the present solution, since a predetermined light transmitting member is attached as if it were "layered" instead of "changing clothes" as in the prior art, a predetermined light transmitting member is attached. Even if the predetermined light transmitting member is inadvertently removed in the state of being in the state (even if the outer clothes in the layering are taken off), the first light effect can be used as a substitute for the second light effect. (The light effect can be performed while wearing the inner clothes in layering), and the game can proceed without delay.

SOLUTION: In the game machine of the present solution, the mounting target game machine has a light emitting unit that emits light and a special light transmitting member that executes the first light effect by emitting light from the light emitting unit. The predetermined light transmitting member is attached at a position covering at least a part of the special light transmitting member, the light emitting portion emits light, and the special light transmitting member emits light, whereby the second light transmitting member emits light. It is a game machine characterized by performing a light effect.

In this solution, the following configurations are added.
(1) The game machine to be attached is provided with a light emitting unit (LED) that emits light.
(2) The game machine to be attached is provided with a special light transmitting member that executes the first light effect by emitting light from the light emitting unit of the above (1). The special light transmitting member is a dome-shaped or box-shaped member, and is preferably a transparent or translucent member that transmits light.
(3) The predetermined light transmitting member is attached at a position covering at least a part of the special light transmitting member of the above (2), the light emitting portion of the above (1) emits light, and the special of the above (2). A second light effect is executed by emitting light from a light transmitting member.

According to the present solution, since the predetermined light transmitting member is attached at a position covering at least a part of the special light transmitting member, a light emitting portion for causing the special light transmitting member to emit light is used (predetermined). It is possible to efficiently emit light from a predetermined light transmitting member without the need for a dedicated light emitting unit for causing the light transmitting member to emit light.

Solution B3: In the game machine of the present solution, the game machine to be attached includes a frame member having a storage portion for storing the game board inside, and a door member for opening and closing the storage portion, and the predetermined light. The transmission member is a gaming machine characterized in that it is attached to the door member.

In this solution, the following configurations are added.
(1) The game machine to be attached is provided with a frame member having a storage portion for storing the game board inside.
(2) The game machine to be attached is provided with a door member that opens and closes the storage portion of (1) above.
(3) The predetermined light transmitting member is attached to the door member of (2) above.

According to the present solution, since the predetermined light transmitting member is attached to the door member, the impression of the door member can be easily changed by the predetermined light transmitting member.

In this respect, in the conventional game machine, if the design is changed in order to change the impression of the door member, it is necessary to newly manufacture almost all the parts, which greatly increases the development cost. In addition, if the design is changed, a set of game machines including door members and frame members will be purchased, which will be very costly as a game hall.

On the other hand, in the present solution, a predetermined light transmitting member is attached to the door member of the game machine to be attached, which can execute the first light effect, so that the second light effect can be executed. The appearance of the game machine has been changed. As a result, the appearance (contents of the light effect) can be changed at a much lower cost than changing the design of the door member, and it is possible to differentiate from the game machine to be attached.

In addition, the game hall side can change the appearance (contents of the light effect) by simply attaching a predetermined light transmitting member at the time of board replacement without purchasing a set of game machines, and can replace the game machines. The cost can be reduced.

Solution C1: The game machine of the present solution includes a predetermined decorative member and an attachment target game machine to which the predetermined decorative member can be attached, and the attachment target game machine is a storage for storing a game board inside. A frame member having a portion and a door member for opening and closing the storage portion are provided, and the predetermined decorative member is attached to at least one side of an upper side, a lower side, a left side, or a right side on the front surface of the door member. It is provided on the main body portion that is the main body of the predetermined decorative member and the outer wall of the main body portion on the same side as the side on which the predetermined decorative member is attached to the game machine to be attached. The game machine is characterized in that the door member is provided with a fixing member for fixing the main body portion.

The gaming machine of the present solution has the following configurations.
(1) It is provided with a predetermined decorative member. The predetermined decorative member is a dome-shaped member or a box-shaped member.
(2) The game machine to be attached is provided to which the predetermined decorative member of the above (1) can be attached. The game machine to be attached can be distributed by itself, and the game can be played by the game machine to be attached alone (even when a predetermined decorative member is not attached).

(3) The game machine to be mounted according to (2) above includes a frame member having a storage portion for storing the game board inside.
(4) The game machine to be attached according to (2) above includes a door member that opens and closes the storage portion according to (3) above.

(5) The predetermined decorative member of the above (1) is attached to at least one side of the upper side, the lower side, the left side or the right side of the front surface of the door member of the above (4).
(6) The predetermined decorative member of the above (1) includes a main body portion which is a main body of the predetermined decorative member of the above (1).
(7) The predetermined decorative member of the above (1) is the outer wall of the main body of the above (6), and the predetermined decorative member of the above (1) is attached to the game machine to be attached of the above (2). It is provided on the outer wall on the same side as the side on which the door is provided, and is provided with a fixing member for fixing the main body portion of the above (6) to the door member of the above (4).

When the predetermined decorative member is mounted on the upper side of the game machine to be mounted, the fixing member is provided on the upper outer wall (upper surface) of the outer side.
When a predetermined decorative member is mounted on the lower side of the game machine to be mounted, the fixing member is provided on the lower outer wall (bottom surface) of the outer wall.
When the predetermined decorative member is mounted on the left side of the game machine to be mounted, the fixing member is provided on the outer wall (left side surface) on the left side of the outer wall.
When the predetermined decorative member is mounted on the right side of the game machine to be mounted, the fixing member is provided on the outer wall (right side surface) on the right side of the outer wall.

According to the present solution, the fixing member of the predetermined decorative member is provided on the outer wall of the main body portion on the same side as the side on which the predetermined decorative member is attached to the game machine to be attached. Therefore, as compared with the method of arranging the slide guide portion (slide mechanism) on the entire side surface of the front door as in the conventional technique, the area for installing the fixing member can be reduced, and as a result, a predetermined area can be reduced. Decorative members can be attached in a small space.

Solution C2: The gaming machine of the present solution is characterized in that at least a part of the fixing member is sandwiched between the door member and the frame member when the door member is closed. It is a machine.

In the present solution, at least a part of the fixing member is sandwiched between the door member and the frame member when the door member is closed. The door member cannot be opened by the player, but can be opened only by the clerk of the game hall.

Here, since the predetermined decorative member is attached by the clerk of the amusement park, it is necessary that the predetermined decorative member can be easily attached without using a tool. In addition, since no tools are used, screwing is not possible, but the structure must not be easily removable by the player.

According to the present solution, since the fixing member is fixed by sandwiching it between the door member and the frame member, not only can a predetermined decorative member be easily attached without using a tool, but also the opening and closing of the door member can be performed. Since only the clerk of the game hall who has the dedicated key for opening can perform the operation, it is possible to prevent the player from easily removing the predetermined decorative member.

Solution C3: The gaming machine of the present solution includes a special region in which the door member is exposed when the door member is open but not when the door member is closed, and the fixing member. Is a gaming machine characterized in that a hooking portion capable of hooking the fixing member is provided in the special area.

In this solution, the following configurations are added.
(1) The door member has a special area that is exposed when the door member is open but not when the door member is closed.
(2) The fixing member is provided with a hooking portion capable of hooking the fixing member in the special region of (1) above.

According to the present solution, since the fixing member is provided with a hooking portion capable of hooking the fixing member in the special area, the player strongly pulls the predetermined decorative member by catching the hooking portion in the special area. However, the fixing member can be configured so as not to come off easily.

SOLUTION: In the game machine of the present solution, the fixing member can be slidable in a predetermined direction while maintaining a state of being integrated with the main body portion, and the predetermined decorative member is attached to the game machine to be attached. Before mounting, at least a part of the door member is housed inside the main body, and when the predetermined decorative member is attached to the game machine to be mounted, the door member is pulled out from the inside of the main body. It is a game machine characterized in that the main body portion is fixed to the door.

In this solution, the following configurations are added.
(1) The fixing member can slide in a predetermined direction (front-back direction) while maintaining a state of being integrated with the main body.
(2) At least a part of the fixing member is housed inside the main body before the predetermined decorative member is attached to the game machine to be attached.
(3) When a predetermined decorative member is attached to the game machine to be attached, the fixing member is pulled out from the inside of the main body to fix the main body to the door member.

According to the present solution, since the fixing member can slide in a predetermined direction, the predetermined decorative member can be brought into a compact state by storing the fixing member inside the main body before attaching the predetermined decorative member. By pulling out the fixing member from the inside of the main body and using the predetermined decorative member at the time of attaching the predetermined decorative member, the workability of the worker who attaches the predetermined decorative member can be improved.

Solution C5: The game machine of the present solution is provided on the outer wall of the main body portion on the outer wall opposite to the side on which the predetermined decorative member is attached to the game machine to be attached. It is a gaming machine characterized in that a special fixing member different from the fixing member for fixing the main body portion to the door member is provided.

In the present solution, the outer wall of the main body, which is opposite to the side on which the predetermined decorative member is attached to the game machine to be attached (the outer wall facing the outer wall on which the fixing member is arranged). It is provided with a special fixing member different from the fixing member for fixing the main body to the door member.

When a predetermined decorative member is mounted on the upper side of the game machine to be mounted, the special fixing member is provided on the lower outer wall (bottom surface) of the outer wall.
When a predetermined decorative member is mounted on the lower side of the game machine to be mounted, the special fixing member is provided on the upper outer wall (upper surface) of the outer wall.
When the predetermined decorative member is mounted on the left side of the game machine to be mounted, the special fixing member is provided on the outer wall (right side surface) on the right side of the outer wall.
When the predetermined decorative member is mounted on the right side of the game machine to be mounted, the special fixing member is provided on the outer wall (left side surface) on the left side of the outer wall.

According to the present solution, the special fixing member of the predetermined decorative member is provided on the outer wall of the main body portion on the outer wall opposite to the side on which the predetermined decorative member is attached to the game machine to be attached. Therefore, the predetermined decorative member can be more firmly and stably fixed to the game machine to be attached by the fixing member between the outer walls facing each other and the special fixing member.

Other Solution D1: In any of the above-mentioned solutions, the game machine of the present solution has a first operation unit (effect switching button) that receives an operation input by a player in a contact manner. The predetermined decorative member or the predetermined light transmitting member includes a second operation unit (an additional effect switching button arranged at a position covering the effect switching button) that receives an operation input by a player in a contact manner. The predetermined decorative member or the predetermined light transmitting member is attached to a position that covers at least a part of the first operation unit, and the first operation unit is the second operation unit when the second operation unit is operated. It is a gaming machine characterized in that it receives an operation input by a player by being indirectly operated via an operation unit. By arranging the second operation unit on top of the first operation unit, when the second operation unit is pushed in, the first operation unit is also pushed by the second operation unit.

According to the present solution, since the predetermined decorative member or the predetermined light transmitting member is attached at a position covering at least a part of the first operating portion, the first operating portion is provided by the predetermined decorative member or the predetermined light transmitting member. You can easily change the impression of.

Further, according to the present solution, when the second operation unit is operated, the first operation unit receives an operation input by the player by being indirectly operated via the second operation unit. The configuration of the first operation unit (physical structure, electrical wiring, etc.) can be used as it is for the two operation units, and the second operation unit can be operated easily and rationally.

Other Solution D2: In any of the above-mentioned solutions, the game machine of the present solution is a non-contact input device (touch sensor, which accepts an operation input by a player in a non-contact manner. A member (the non-contact type input device) including a human body sensing sensor, wherein the predetermined decorative member or the predetermined light transmission member surrounds at least a part of the outer periphery of the non-contact type input device or is used together with the non-contact type input device. It is a gaming machine characterized in that it is attached to a position that covers at least a part of (members related to a contact type input device).

According to the present solution, a predetermined decorative member or a predetermined light transmitting member is located at a position surrounding at least a part of the outer periphery of the non-contact type input device or at a position covering at least a part of a member used with the non-contact type input device. Therefore, the impression of the non-contact input device and the peripheral members of the non-contact input device can be easily changed by the predetermined decorative member or the predetermined light transmitting member.

According to the present invention, even if a predetermined decorative member is inadvertently removed, the game can proceed without delay.

It is a front view which shows the game machine 1 of 1st Embodiment. It is a front view which shows the game machine 1a to be attached of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the detail of the decoration unit 100 of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the detail of the decoration unit 100 of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the detail of the decoration unit 100 of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the detail of the decoration unit 100 of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the detail of the decoration unit 100 of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the detail of the decoration unit 100 of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the attachment process of the decoration unit 100 of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the attachment process of the decoration unit 100 of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the attachment process of the decoration unit 100 of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the attachment process of the decoration unit 100 of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the attachment process of the decoration unit 100 of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the attachment process of the decoration unit 100 of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the attachment process of the decoration unit 100 of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the attachment process of the decoration unit 100 of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the content of the 1st perfect light effect and the 2nd perfect light effect of 1st Embodiment. It is a front view which shows the game machine 1-2 of the 2nd Embodiment. It is a front view which shows the game machine 1a-2 to be attached of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the detail of the decoration unit 100-2 of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the detail of the decoration unit 100-2 of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the detail of the decoration unit 100-2 of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the detail of the decoration unit 100-2 of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the attachment process of the decoration unit 100-2 of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the attachment process of the decoration unit 100-2 of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the attachment process of the decoration unit 100-2 of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the attachment process of the decoration unit 100-2 of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the attachment process of the decoration unit 100-2 of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the attachment process of the decoration unit 100-2 of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the attachment process of the decoration unit 100-2 of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the attachment process of the decoration unit 100-2 of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the content of the 1st perfect light effect and the 2nd perfect light effect of 2nd Embodiment. It is a front view which shows the game machine 1-3 of the 3rd Embodiment. It is a front view which shows the game machine 1a-3 to be attached of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the detail of the decoration unit 100-3 of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the detail of the decoration unit 100-3 of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the attachment process of the decoration unit 100-3 of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the attachment process of the decoration unit 100-3 of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the attachment process of the decoration unit 100-3 of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the attachment process of the decoration unit 100-3 of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the attachment process of the decoration unit 100-3 of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the attachment process of the decoration unit 100-3 of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the attachment process of the decoration unit 100-3 of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the attachment process of the decoration unit 100-3 of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the attachment process of the decoration unit 100-3 of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the attachment process of the decoration unit 100-3 of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the content of the 1st perfect light effect and the 2nd perfect light effect of 3rd Embodiment.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view showing the game machine 1 of the first embodiment.
Here, in the present specification, the left side is the left side when viewed from the player who is seated so as to face the game machine 1, the right side is the right side when viewed from the player, and the upper side is the top side when viewed from the player. The explanation is that the lower side is the bottom when viewed from the player, the front side is the front when viewed from the player, and the back side is the rear when viewed from the player.

The gaming machine 1 (pachinko machine) is a gaming machine that executes a game, and plays a game using a gaming ball as a gaming medium. The player borrows a game ball from the game hall operator and plays the game on the game machine 1.

〔overall structure〕
The game machine 1 includes an outer frame unit 2, an integrated door unit 4 (door member), and an inner frame assembly 7 (plastic frame, game machine frame, frame member). The integrated door unit 4 is arranged on the frontmost side of the game machine 1, and the inner frame assembly 7 is arranged on the back side (back side) of the integrated door unit 4 and surrounds the outside of the inner frame assembly 7. The outer frame unit 2 is arranged in such a manner.

The outer frame unit 2 is a structure in which wood and metal materials are combined in a vertically long rectangular shape, and the outer frame unit 2 provides fasteners such as screws to island equipment (not shown) in the amusement park. Fixed using.

A saucer unit 6 is arranged at a lower position of the integrated door unit 4. The integrated door unit 4 and the inner frame assembly 7 are attached to the island equipment via the outer frame unit 2, and each of them operates in an openable and closable manner via a hinge mechanism (not shown). The opening / closing axis of the hinge mechanism (not shown) extends in the vertical direction along the left end of the game machine 1.

A unified lock unit (not shown) is provided inside the right edge of the inner frame assembly 7 when viewed from the front in FIG. 1. Correspondingly, locking tools (not shown) are also provided on the right side edges (back side) of the integrated door unit 4 and the outer frame unit 2. As shown in FIG. 1, with the integrated door unit 4 and the inner frame assembly 7 closed to the outer frame unit 2, the unified locking unit on the back side of the integrated door unit 4 and the inner frame assembly 7 together with the locking tool It makes it impossible to open.

A cylinder lock 6a with a keyhole is provided on the right edge of the inner frame assembly 7. For example, when the manager of the amusement park inserts the dedicated key into the keyhole and twists the cylinder lock 6a clockwise, the unified lock unit operates and the integrated door unit 4 can be opened together with the inner frame assembly 7. When all of these are opened from the outer frame unit 2 to the front side (moved like a door), the back side of the game machine 1 is exposed on the front side.

On the other hand, when the cylinder lock 6a is twisted counterclockwise, the inner frame assembly 7 remains locked (the inner frame assembly 7 remains fixed to the outer frame unit 2), and only the integrated door unit 4 is unlocked. The integrated door unit 4 can be opened. When the integrated door unit 4 is opened to the front side, a game board unit (not shown) is exposed, and in this state, the manager of the game field can remove obstacles such as ball clogging in the board surface. When the integrated door unit 4 is opened, the saucer unit 6 also moves to the front side.

Further, the game machine 1 includes a game board unit (game board, game unit), and the game board unit is supported by the inner frame assembly 7 behind (inside) the integrated door unit 4. The game board unit can be attached to and detached from the inner frame assembly 7 with the integrated door unit 4 open to the front side. A vertically elongated window 4a is formed in the central portion of the integrated door unit 4, and a glass unit (without reference numeral) is mounted in the window 4a. The glass unit is a combination of two transparent plates (glass plates) cut into a size that can cover the shape of the window 4a. The glass unit is attached to the back side of the integrated door unit 4 via a fixture (not shown). Further, a game area is formed on the front surface of the game board unit, and this game area is visible to the player from the front side through the window 4a. When the integrated door unit 4 is closed, a space is formed between the inner surface of the glass unit and the board surface so that the game ball can flow down.

Elements necessary for the game are arranged in the game board unit, for example, a start gate corresponding to a normal symbol, a start winning opening corresponding to a special symbol, a general winning opening (other hole winning opening), an electric accessory, and the like. A symbol display device, an integrated display board, an effect display device, etc. are arranged. When the flowing game ball enters the start gate or the start winning opening, a normal symbol lottery or a special symbol lottery is executed, and a special game (big hit game, small hit game, normal symbol hit game), etc. is executed according to the lottery result. Is executed. And the player can get a lot of balls by the special game. The content related to the progress of such a game is controlled by a main control device (not shown), and the content related to the effect is controlled by the effect control device (not shown) based on a command from the main control device.

The plate receiving unit 6 is arranged so as to project from the integrated door unit 4 to the front side, and an upper plate 6b (ball plate) is formed on the upper surface thereof. The upper plate 6b can store a game ball (rental ball) lent to the player and a game ball (prize ball) acquired by winning a prize. Further, a lower plate 6c is formed on the lower left side of the lower plate unit 6. In the lower plate 6c, a game ball further paid out with the upper plate 6b full is stored. The game machine 1 of the present embodiment is a so-called CR machine (a model connected to the CR unit), and the game ball borrowed by the player is a plate unit 6 (a plate unit 6 (a model connected to the CR unit) from a payout device unit (not shown) on the back side separately from the prize ball. It is paid out to the upper plate 6b or the lower plate 6c).

A lending operation unit 14 is provided on the upper surface of the saucer unit 6, and a ball lending button 10 and a return button 12 are arranged on the lending operation unit 14. When the player operates the ball lending button 10 with a valuable medium (for example, a magnetic recording medium, a medium with a built-in storage IC, etc.) inserted in a CR unit (not shown), the number corresponding to a predetermined frequency unit (for example, 5 frequencies). (For example, 125) of game balls are rented out. Further, a frequency display unit (not shown) is arranged on the upper surface of the lending operation unit 14, and the frequency display unit displays the residual frequency of the valuable medium loaded in the CR unit. By operating the return button 12, the player can receive the return of the valuable medium having the remaining frequency. In the present embodiment, the CR machine is taken as an example, but the game machine 1 may be a cash machine (a model not connected to the CR unit) different from the CR machine.

Further, an upper plate ball removal button 6d is installed on the upper right side of the saucer unit 6, and a lower plate ball removal button 6e is installed below the lower plate 6c. When the upper plate ball removal button 6d is pushed in, the game balls stored in the upper plate 6b are guided to the lower plate 6c. Further, when the lower plate ball removal button 6e is pushed in, the game ball stored in the lower plate 6c falls downward. The dropped game ball is received by a ball receiving box, a game ball counting device, or the like (not shown).

A handle unit 16 is installed at the lower right of the saucer unit 6. When the player operates the handle unit 16, a launch control board set (not shown) is activated, and the game ball can be launched toward the game area (launch device). The launched game ball rises from the lower edge of the game board unit along the left edge, is guided by an outer band (not shown), and is thrown into the game area. A large number of obstacle nails and windmills (none of which are shown) are arranged in the game area, and the thrown game ball flows down in the game area while being guided and guided by the obstacle nails and the windmill.

The door unit upper lamp 46, the door unit left lamp 48, and the door unit right lamp 50 are installed in the integrated door unit 4.
Of these, the door unit upper lamp 46 is arranged on the upper portion of the integrated door unit 4 and is covered with the decorative unit 100.
Further, the door unit left lamp 48 is arranged on the left side portion of the integrated door unit 4.
Further, the door unit right lamp 50 is arranged on the right side portion of the integrated door unit 4.

The right side portion of the integrated door unit 4 projects to the front side as compared with the left side portion of the integrated door unit 4, and the door unit right lamp 50 projects to the left side of the right side portion of the integrated door unit 4 projecting to the front side. It is arranged on at least one of the surface or the right side.
The various lamps 46, 48, and 50 described above execute a light effect by, for example, emitting light from a built-in LED (lighting or blinking, change in luminance gradation, change in color tone, etc.).

The integrated door unit 4 incorporates a lower speaker 56 arranged at the upper left of the handle unit 16 and other speakers (without reference numerals in the drawings). These speakers output sound effects, BGM, voice, etc. (general sound) to perform sound production.

An effect switching button 58 (input device) is installed on the left side of the upper plate 6b of the saucer unit 6. The effect switching button 58 can perform a plurality of types of operations (press once, press multiple times, repeatedly hit, long press, etc.) and accept operation input.

Further, a function button 60 (input device) is set on the right side of the upper plate 6b of the plate receiving unit 6. The function button 60 has an upper button, a lower button, a left button, a right button, a volume control button, and a light amount control button.

Further, an operating member 62 (input device) is installed in the center of the upper plate 6b of the saucer unit 6 so as to project upward from the upper plate 6b. The operating member 62 is a device that imitates a pistol.

When the player operates these input devices, the input signal is input to the effect control device. As a result, the effect control device can switch the effect content (for example, the content of the effect displayed on the liquid crystal display), switch the volume and the amount of light, change the content of customization by the player, and change the design. Some kind of production (notice production, probabilistic promotion production, etc.) is generated during the jackpot game.

The integrated door unit 4 includes a logo display unit 70 (information display unit, special light transmitting member) on which ABC character information (see FIG. 2) is displayed. The logo display unit 70 is a box-shaped member and is a member that transmits light. However, in the game machine 1 shown in FIG. 1, since the decoration unit 100 is attached at a position covering the entire logo display unit 70, it is difficult to visually recognize the logo display unit 70.

Further, the integrated door unit 4 includes a special area 4b that is exposed when the integrated door unit 4 is open but is not exposed when the integrated door unit 4 is closed (see FIG. 15). The special area 4b corresponds to a part of the back surface of the integrated door unit 4 (the back of the upper part of the door).

[Decorative unit]
As shown in FIG. 1, the decorative unit 100 (predetermined decorative member, predetermined light transmitting member) is a box-shaped member, and is attached to the upper side of the front surface of the integrated door unit 4 (door member). Further, the decoration unit 100 is attached at a position that covers the entire logo display portion 70.

An additional logo display unit 72 on which DEF character information is displayed is formed on the front surface of the decoration unit 100. The additional logo display unit 72 transmits light. The details of the structure of the decoration unit 100 will be described later.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing the game machine 1a to be attached according to the first embodiment.
The difference between the game machine 1a to be attached and the above-mentioned game machine 1 is whether or not the decoration unit 100 is attached. That is, when the decorative unit 100 is attached to the game machine 1a to be attached, it becomes the game machine 1, and when the decoration unit 100 is removed from the game machine 1, it becomes the game machine 1a to be attached.

Since the decoration unit 100 is not attached to the game machine 1a to be attached, the player can visually recognize the logo display unit 70.

The game machine 1a to be attached is a first completed form in which the decorative unit 100 can be attached, and is established as a finished product when the decorative unit 100 is removed, and is established as a finished product when the decorative unit 100 is attached. The second completed form (game machine 1) is different from the first completed form.

In addition, the decoration unit 100 can be attached to the game machine 1a to be attached, and the first complete light effect (the first complete light effect) that is established as a complete light effect when the decoration unit 100 is removed. It is possible to execute the light effect, and it is established as a complete light effect when the decoration unit 100 is attached, and it is established as a second complete light effect (established as a light effect) different from the first complete light effect. It is possible to perform a second light effect different from the first light effect). Details of the first complete light effect and the second complete light effect will be described later.

Similar to the game machine 1, the game machine 1a to be attached has an inner frame assembly 7 (frame member) having a storage unit 80 (see FIG. 11) for storing the game board unit inside, and an integrated door for opening and closing the storage unit 80. It is equipped with a unit 4 (door member).

3 to 8 are views showing details of the decoration unit 100 of the first embodiment.
3A and 3B are perspective views of the decorative unit 100. FIG. 3A is a perspective view of the decorative unit 100 as viewed from the front side, and FIG. 3B is a perspective view of the decorative unit 100 on the back side. It is a perspective view seen from.
4A and 4B are views showing a six-view view of the decorative unit 100. FIG. 4A is a plan view of the decorative unit 100, and FIG. 4B is a left side view of the decorative unit 100. 4C is a front view of the decorative unit 100, D in FIG. 4 is a right side view of the decorative unit 100, and E in FIG. 4 is a front view of the decorative unit 100. It is a bottom view, and (F) in FIG. 4 is a rear view of the decorative unit 100.

5 and 6 are cross-sectional views of the decorative unit 100 along the AA cutting line of FIG.
7 and 8 are cross-sectional views of the decorative unit 100 along the BB cutting line of FIG.
5 and 7 show a state in which the fixing member 120 of the decorative unit 100 is housed, and FIGS. 6 and 8 show a state in which the fixing member 120 of the decorative unit 100 is pulled out. ..

As shown in FIG. 3A, the decorative unit 100 includes a main body 110 and a fixing member 120.
The main body 110 is a member that serves as the main body of the decorative unit 100, and is a box-shaped member having an upper surface 111, a bottom surface 112, a left side surface 113, a right side surface 114, and a front surface 115 as outer walls.
An additional logo display unit 72 on which DEF character information is displayed is formed on the front surface 115.

The fixing member 120 is an outer wall of the main body 110, and is provided on the outer wall (upper surface 111 which is the upper outer wall) on the same side as the side (upper side) where the decorative unit 100 is attached to the game machine 1a to be attached. It is a member for fixing the main body 110 to the integrated door unit 4.

The fixing member 120 is made of metal or resin and includes a base member 121 and a slide member 125. It is preferable that the base member 121 is made of resin and the slide member 125 is made of metal (sheet metal).

The base member 121 is a plate-shaped member and is screwed to the upper surface 111 of the main body 110.
The slide member 125 is a plate-shaped member and can slide in the front-rear direction (predetermined direction) with respect to the base member 121.

The slide member 125 can slide in the front-rear direction while maintaining the state of being integrated with the base member 121, and at least a part of the slide member 125 is a main body before the decoration unit 100 is attached to the game machine 1a (see FIG. 2) to be attached. It is housed inside the unit 110, and when the decorative unit 100 is attached to the game machine 1a to be attached, the main body 110 is pulled out from the inside of the main body 110 and attached to the integrated door unit 4 (see FIG. 2). Fix it.

The slide member 125 is provided with a U-shaped (hook-shaped) hook portion 130 capable of hooking the slide member 125 in the special area 4b (see FIG. 15) of the integrated door unit 4 at the tip on the rear side. ..

As shown in FIG. 3B, the main body 110 has a storage space 116 inside the top surface 111, the bottom surface 112, the left side surface 113, and the right side surface 114, and the logo display unit is provided in the storage space 116. 70 (see FIG. 2) is stored.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3B, the main body 110 includes a special fixing member 118.
The special fixing member 118 is an outer wall of the main body 110, and is an outer wall on the side opposite to the side (upper side) on which the decorative unit 100 is attached (lower surface 112, which is the lower outer wall) with respect to the game machine 1a to be attached. It is a protruding member provided in the above and fixes the main body 110 to the integrated door unit 4.

As shown in FIG. 4A, the decorative unit 100 has a longer depth on the right side than on the left side in a plan view. This is to match the shape (tilted arrangement) of the logo display unit 70 (see FIG. 2). Further, the base member 121 is formed with a U-shaped notch 122, and the hook 123 is formed in a region surrounded by the notch 122.

As shown in FIG. 4C, the decorative unit 100 has a rectangular shape when viewed from the front.
As shown in FIG. 4 (E), the bottom surface 112 of the decorative unit 100 has a smaller area than the top surface 111. This is to prevent the member on the bottom surface of the logo display unit 70 (see FIG. 2) from being covered.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4 (E), a U-shaped notch 117 is formed on the back side of the base member 121 at a position corresponding to the U-shaped notch 122 of the base member 121. ing. As a result, the notch 122 on the front surface of the base member 121 and the notch 117 on the back side of the back surface of the base member 121 can be used in combination, and the workability when lifting the hook 123 can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4 (F), a logo display portion fixing wall 119 is formed on the back side of the front surface 115 of the main body portion 110. The logo display portion fixing wall 119 has a shape that borders the shape of the outer wall of the logo display portion 70 (see FIG. 2). Therefore, when the logo display unit 70 is housed inside the decoration unit 100, the logo display unit 70 (see FIG. 2) fits inside the logo display unit fixing wall 119 to prevent the decoration unit 100 from rattling. Can be done.

As shown in FIG. 5, a protrusion 124 is formed on the back surface of the hook 123. Then, the slide member 125 is locked to the base member 121 by fitting the protrusion 124 into the first hole 126 (see FIG. 10) of the slide member 125.
When the slide member 125 is pulled out, the protrusion 124 comes out of the first hole 126 and the lock is released (see FIGS. 5 to 6).

That is, as shown in FIG. 5, when the slide member 125 of the decoration unit 100 is housed in the decoration unit 100, the protrusion 124 of the base member 121 is inserted into the first hole 126 and locked.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6, when the slide member 125 of the decorative unit 100 is pulled out from the decorative unit 100, the protrusion 124 of the base member 121 comes out of the first hole 126 and is unlocked.

Here, as shown in FIG. 6, the slide member 125 has a first surface 125a and a second surface 125b, and the first surface 125a and the second surface 125b are bent at the boundary between the two. ing. Therefore, a step D is formed between the first surface 125a and the second surface 125b. The first surface 125a is arranged at a position lower than the upper surface 111 of the main body 110, and the second surface 125b is arranged at a position lower than the first surface 125a. The reason for arranging the second surface 125b at a position lower than that of the first surface 125a is that when the game machine 1 is tilted (for example, the ceiling of the game machine 1 is tilted rearward) and placed on the island equipment, the island equipment This is to prevent the mounting portion from coming into contact with the second surface 125b.

As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the slide member 125 is formed with a second hole 127 (see FIG. 10) having an elongated hole shape that regulates the moving direction of the slide member 125.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, a regulation member 128 including a screw is formed on the back surface of the base member 121, and when the slide member 125 is pulled out, the regulation member 128 is formed in the second hole 127. Is inserted, the slide member 125 moves in the front-rear direction (see FIG. 7 → FIG. 8).

9 to 16 are views showing a mounting process of the decorative unit 100 of the first embodiment.
First, as shown in FIG. 9, the two hooks 123 are lifted (see arrow X1 in the figure) and the slide member 125 is pulled out (see arrow X2 in the figure).
As a result, as shown in FIG. 10, the decoration unit 100 is in a state in which the slide member 125 is pulled out.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11, the integrated door unit 4 is opened, and in this state, the decorative unit 100 is pushed into the logo display unit 70 of the integrated door unit 4 (see arrow X3 in the figure).
As a result, as shown in FIG. 12, the decorative unit 100 is fitted into the integrated door unit 4. In this case, as shown in FIG. 13, the special fixing member 118 of the decorative unit 100 bends and is caught on the bottom surface portion (for example, the opening 90 for the speaker) of the logo display portion 70. Note that FIG. 13 is a view of the game machine viewed from the bottom surface side, and is shown except for the saucer unit 6 for easy understanding.

Further, as shown in FIG. 14, the slide member 125 is returned to its original position (see arrow X4 in the figure).
As a result, as shown in FIG. 15, the hooking portion 130 of the slide member 125 is hooked on the special region 4b (behind the upper part of the door) of the integrated door unit 4, and the slide member 125 is fixed.

Finally, as shown in FIG. 16, when the integrated door unit 4 is closed, it becomes the game machine 1 in which the decoration unit 100 is attached to the game machine 1a to be attached. The hooking portion 130 at the tip of the slide member 125 is sandwiched between the integrated door unit 4 and the inner frame assembly 7 when the integrated door unit 4 is closed.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing the contents of the first complete light effect and the second complete light effect of the first embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 17 (A), the decorative unit 100 is not attached to the game machine 1a to be attached. Therefore, when the lamp 46 (light emitting unit) on the door unit emits light, the logo display unit 70 emits light, and the first complete light effect (effect in which the character information of ABC is emitted) is executed.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 17B, a decorative unit 100 is attached to the game machine 1. Therefore, when the lamp 46 on the door unit emits light, the logo display unit 70 emits light, and the additional logo display unit 72 emits light via the logo display unit 70, so that the second complete light effect (character information of DEF) is emitted. The effect of emitting light) is executed.

Here, the game machine 1 (the game machine 1a to be attached) is provided with an effect control device, and the first complete light effect and the second complete light effect are during the change of the symbol (special symbol or ordinary symbol) or the special game. It is executed under the control of the effect control device when a predetermined execution condition is satisfied during the execution of the effect, the demo effect, or the like.

As described above, according to the first embodiment, there are the following effects.
(1) According to the first embodiment, the first completed form is obtained when the decorative unit 100 (predetermined decorative member) is removed, and the second completed form is obtained when the decorative unit 100 is attached. Even if the decoration unit 100 is inadvertently removed in the completed form, the game can proceed smoothly in the first completed form.

(2) According to the first embodiment, since the decoration unit 100 is attached as if it were "layered" instead of "dressing up" as in the conventional technique, carelessly in the state of the second completed form. Even if the decoration unit 100 comes off (even if the outer clothes in the layered clothes are taken off), the game proceeds smoothly in the first completed form (the state in which the inner clothes in the layered clothes are worn). Can be done.

(3) According to the first embodiment, since the decorative unit 100 is attached to the integrated door unit 4, the impression of the integrated door unit 4 can be easily changed by the decorative unit 100.

(4) According to the first embodiment, the decorative unit 100 is attached to the integrated door unit 4 of the game machine 1a to be attached, which can be used as the first completed form, to form the second completed form, and the appearance of the game machine 1a to be attached. Is changing. As a result, the appearance can be changed at a much lower cost than changing the design of the integrated door unit 4, and it is possible to differentiate from the game machine 1a to be attached.

(5) According to the first embodiment, the amusement park side can change the appearance simply by attaching the decoration unit 100 when exchanging the board surface without purchasing a set of amusement machines, and the cost of replacing the amusement machine can be changed. Can be reduced.

(6) According to the first embodiment, since the decoration unit 100 is attached at a position that covers the entire logo display unit 70, the logo display unit 70 can be changed to a completely different appearance, and different types of gaming machines can be used. It is possible to strongly appeal to the player that it has changed to.

(7) According to the first embodiment, the first perfect light effect can be executed when the decoration unit 100 (predetermined light transmitting member) is removed, and the second perfect light is installed when the decoration unit 100 is attached. Since the effect can be executed, two types of perfect light effects can be executed depending on whether or not the decoration unit 100 is attached, the variation of the effect can be increased, and the range of the effect can be expanded.

(8) According to the first embodiment, even if the decoration unit 100 is inadvertently removed while the decoration unit 100 is attached, the first complete light effect can be executed, so that the game can be played without delay. Can proceed.

(9) According to the first embodiment, since the decoration unit 100 is attached as if it were "layered" instead of "dressing up" as in the conventional technique, it is not possible to attach the decoration unit 100. Even if the decoration unit 100 is easily removed (even if the outer clothes in the layered clothes are taken off), the first perfect light effect can be used as a substitute for the second perfect light effect (inside in the layered clothes). You can perform the light effect while wearing the clothes), and you can proceed with the game without delay.

(10) According to the first embodiment, since the decoration unit 100 is attached at a position covering the entire logo display unit 70, the efficiency is achieved by using the door unit upper lamp 46 for causing the logo display unit 70 to emit light. The decoration unit 100 can be made to emit light well.

(11) According to the first embodiment, the decoration unit 100 is attached to the integrated door unit 4 of the game machine 1a to be attached, which can execute the first complete light effect, so that the second complete light effect can be executed. Therefore, the appearance of the game machine 1a to be attached is changed. As a result, the appearance can be changed at a much lower cost than changing the design of the integrated door unit 4, and it is possible to differentiate from the game machine 1a to be attached.

(12) According to the first embodiment, the fixing member 120 of the decorative unit 100 is the outer wall of the main body 110, and is on the same side as the side on which the decorative unit 100 is attached to the game machine 1a to be attached. Since it is provided on the outer wall, the area where the fixing member 120 is installed can be reduced as compared with the method in which the slide guide portion is arranged on the entire side surface of the integrated door unit 4 as in the conventional technique. As a result, the decorative unit 100 can be attached in a space-saving manner.

(13) According to the first embodiment, since the fixing member 120 is fixed by sandwiching it between the integrated door unit 4 and the inner frame assembly 7, the decorative unit 100 can be easily attached without using a tool. Therefore, since the integrated door unit 4 can be opened and closed only by the clerk of the game hall who has the dedicated key for opening, it is possible to prevent the player from easily removing the decorative unit 100.

(14) According to the first embodiment, since the fixing member 120 includes a hooking portion 130 capable of hooking the fixing member 120 on the special region 4b, the hooking portion 130 is hooked on the special region 4b. Even if the player pulls the decoration unit 100 strongly, the decoration unit 100 can be hard to come off.

(15) According to the first embodiment, since the slide member 125 of the fixing member 120 can slide in the front-rear direction, the slide member 125 is housed inside the main body 110 before the decoration unit 100 is attached. The decoration unit 100 can be made compact, and when the decoration unit 100 is attached, the slide member 125 is pulled out from the inside of the main body 110 and used to improve the workability of the worker who attaches the decoration unit 100. be able to.

(16) According to the first embodiment, the special fixing member 118 of the decoration unit 100 is the outer wall of the main body 110, and the side (upper side) on which the decoration unit 100 is attached to the game machine 1a to be attached. Since it is provided on the outer wall on the opposite side (lower side) to the above, the decorative unit 100 is more firmly and stably fixed to the game machine 1a to be attached by the fixing member 120 and the special fixing member 118 between the outer walls facing each other. can do.

[Second Embodiment]
FIG. 18 is a front view showing the game machine 1-2 of the second embodiment, and FIG. 19 is a front view showing the game machine 1a-2 to be attached according to the second embodiment.
In the following description, the same reference numerals will be given to the matters common to the first embodiment, and duplicate explanations will be omitted as appropriate, and the contents will be described focusing on the parts different from the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 18, in the game machine 1-2 of the second embodiment, the decorative unit 100-2 is formed on a portion covering the central portion (a part of the logo display portion 70-2) of the logo display portion 70-2. Is installed.

As shown in FIG. 19, the logo display unit 70-2 (information display unit, special light transmitting member) of the game machine 1a-2 to be mounted has the character information of "ABC" and "DEF" and the "heart". Graphic information and is displayed.

Then, when the decorative unit 100-2 is attached to the game machine 1a-2 to be attached in FIG. 19, the game machine 1-2 in FIG. 18 is obtained. In the game machine 1-2 of FIG. 18, the character information of "ABC" and "DEF" of the logo display unit 70-2 can be visually recognized as it is, but the graphic information of the "heart" of the logo display unit 70-2 is. The additional logo display unit 72-2 on which the graphic information of the "spades" is displayed switches from the graphic information of the "heart" to the graphic information of the "spades".

20 to 23 are views showing details of the decoration unit 100-2 of the second embodiment.
20 is a perspective view of the decorative unit 100-2, FIG. 20 (A) is a perspective view of the decorative unit 100-2 as viewed from the front side, and FIG. 20 (B) is a perspective view of the decorative unit 100-2. It is a perspective view which saw 100-2 from the back side.
21 is a view showing a six-view view of the decorative unit 100-2, FIG. 21 (A) is a plan view of the decorative unit 100-2, and FIG. 21 (B) is a decorative unit 100. -2 is a left side view, FIG. 21 (C) is a front view of the decorative unit 100-2, and FIG. 21 (D) is a right side view of the decorative unit 100-2, FIG. 21. The middle (E) is a bottom view of the decorative unit 100-2, and the middle (F) is a rear view of the decorative unit 100-2.

FIG. 22 is a cross-sectional view of the decorative unit 100-2 along the CC cutting line of FIG.
FIG. 23 is a cross-sectional view of the decorative unit 100-2 along the DD cutting line of FIG.
Note that FIG. 22 shows a state in which the fixing member 120 of the decorative unit 100-2 is housed.

As shown in FIG. 20 (A), the decorative unit 100-2 includes a main body 110 and a fixing member 120. The size of the main body 110 and the fixing member 120 is smaller than that of the first embodiment, but the basic structure is the same.
An additional logo display unit 72-2 on which the graphic information of the "spades" is displayed is formed on the front surface 115.

As shown in FIG. 20B, the special fixing member 118-2 is a protruding member arranged on the lower outer wall (lower surface 112) of the main body 110, and projects outward from the left side surface 113. It is placed in the position where it was.

As shown in FIG. 21 (A), the base member 121 is formed with only one set of a U-shaped notch 122 and a hook 123 arranged in the area surrounded by the notch 122. ..
As shown in FIG. 21C, the decorative unit 100-2 has a rectangular shape (almost square shape) when viewed from the front.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 21 (E), a U-shaped notch is formed on the back side of the base member 121 at a position corresponding to the U-shaped notch 122 of the base member 121. Absent. However, the U-shaped notch 117 may be formed as in the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 22, the slide member 125 is formed with a second hole 127 (see FIG. 25) having an elongated hole shape that regulates the moving direction of the slide member 125.

Further, a regulation member 128 including a screw is formed on the back surface of the base member 121, and when the slide member 125 is pulled out, the slide member 125 is inserted in the second hole 127 with the regulation member 128 inserted. Move back and forth.

As shown in FIG. 23, a protrusion 124 is formed on the back surface of the hook 123. Then, the slide member 125 is locked to the base member 121 by fitting the protrusion 124 into the first hole 126 (see FIG. 25) of the slide member 125.
When the slide member 125 is pulled out, the protrusion 124 comes out of the first hole 126 and the lock is released.

24 to 31 are views showing a mounting process of the decorative unit 100-2 of the second embodiment.
First, as shown in FIG. 24, the hook 123 of the decorative unit 100-2 is lifted (see arrow X1 in the figure), and the slide member 125 is pulled out (see arrow X2 in the figure).
As a result, as shown in FIG. 25, the decorative unit 100-2 is in a state in which the slide member 125 is pulled out.

Next, as shown in FIG. 26, the integrated door unit 4 is opened, and in this state, the decorative unit 100-2 is pushed into the central portion of the logo display portion 70-2 of the integrated door unit 4 (arrow X3 in the figure). reference).
As a result, as shown in FIG. 27, the decorative unit 100-2 is fitted into the central portion of the logo display portion 70 of the integrated door unit 4. In this case, as shown in FIG. 28, the special fixing member 118-2 of the decorative unit 100-2 is caught on the back surface of the lower end portion 92 of the logo display portion 70. Note that FIG. 28 shows a view of the gaming machine as viewed from the bottom surface side.

Further, as shown in FIG. 29, the slide member 125 is returned to its original position (see arrow X4 in the figure).
As a result, as shown in FIG. 30, the hooking portion 130 of the slide member 125 is hooked on the special region 4b (behind the upper part of the door) of the integrated door unit 4, and the slide member 125 is fixed.

Finally, as shown in FIG. 31, when the integrated door unit 4 is closed, it becomes a game machine 1-2 in which the decoration unit 100-2 is attached to the game machine 1a-2 to be attached. The hooking portion 130 at the tip of the slide member 125 is sandwiched between the integrated door unit 4 and the inner frame assembly 7 when the integrated door unit 4 is closed.

FIG. 32 is a diagram showing the contents of the first complete light effect and the second complete light effect of the second embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 32 (A), the decorative unit 100-2 is not attached to the game machine 1a-2 to be attached. Therefore, when the lamp 46 (light emitting unit) on the door unit emits light, the logo display unit 70-2 emits light, and the first complete light effect (character information of ABC and DEF and the figure of the heart emit light. (Direction) is executed.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 32 (B), the decoration unit 100-2 is attached to the game machine 1-2. Therefore, when the lamp 46 on the door unit emits light, the logo display unit 70-2 emits light, and the additional logo display unit 72-2 emits light via the logo display unit 70-2, so that the second complete light is emitted. The effect (the character information of ABC and DEF and the effect that the figure of the spade emits light) is executed.

As described above, according to the second embodiment, in addition to the effects of the first embodiment, there are the following effects.
(1) According to the second embodiment, since the decoration unit 100-2 covers a part of the logo display unit 70-2, only a part of the information of the logo display unit 70-2 (for example, only the graphic information) is displayed. It is effective when you want to change it.

(2) According to the second embodiment, since the decoration unit 100-2 covers a part of the logo display unit 70-2, the part not covered by the logo display unit 70-2 is the game machine 1a- to be attached. It is possible to retain the second form (appearance and production content), which is effective when a part of the form of the game machine 1a-2 to be attached is desired to be inherited (utilized).

[Third Embodiment]
FIG. 33 is a front view showing the game machine 1-3 of the third embodiment, and FIG. 33 is a front view showing the game machine 1a-3 to be attached according to the third embodiment.
In the following description, the same reference numerals will be given to the matters common to the first embodiment, and duplicate explanations will be omitted as appropriate, and the contents will be described focusing on the parts different from the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 33, the gaming machine 1-3 of the third embodiment has a front surface at a position covering the entire logo display unit 70-3 and the door unit right lamp 50 on the right side portion of the integrated door unit 4. A decorative unit 100-3 having an inverted L-shape is attached.

As shown in FIG. 34, the character information of "ABC" is displayed on the logo display unit 70-3 (information display unit, special light transmitting member) of the game machine 1a-3 to be attached. Further, the character information of "123" is displayed on the right side surface (position corresponding to the door unit right lamp 50) of the right side portion of the integrated door unit 4 of the game machine 1a-3 to be attached.

Then, when the decoration unit 100-3 is attached to the attachment target gaming machine 1a-3 of FIG. 34, the gaming machine 1-3 of the third embodiment of FIG. 33 is obtained. In this case, the character information of "ABC" in the logo display unit 70-3 is switched to the character information of "DEF", and the numerical information of "123" on the right side of the right side of the integrated door unit 4 is the numerical information of "456". Switch to.

35 and 36 are views showing the details of the decoration unit 100-3 of the third embodiment.
35 is a perspective view of the decorative unit 100-3, FIG. 35 (A) is a perspective view of the decorative unit 100-3 as viewed from the front side, and FIG. 35 (B) is a perspective view of the decorative unit 100-3. It is a perspective view which saw 100-3 from the back side.
36 is a view showing a six-view view of the decorative unit 100-3, FIG. 36 (A) is a plan view of the decorative unit 100-3, and FIG. 36 (B) is a decorative unit 100. -3 is a left side view, FIG. 36 (C) is a front view of the decorative unit 100-3, and FIG. 36 (D) is a right side view of the decorative unit 100-3, FIG. 36. The middle (E) is a bottom view of the decorative unit 100-3, and the middle (F) is a rear view of the decorative unit 100-3.

As shown in FIG. 35 (A), the decorative unit 100-3 includes a main body 110 and a fixing member 120.
The main body 110 has an inverted L shape when viewed from the front.
Further, the fixing member 120 is provided at two places of the main body 110.
Specifically, the fixing member 120 is the outer wall of the main body 110, and is the outer wall (upper side) on the same side as the side (upper side and right side) on which the decorative unit 100 is attached to the game machine 1a-3 to be attached. It is a member provided on the upper surface 111 which is the outer wall of the above and the right side 114) which is the outer wall on the right side and fixes the main body 110 to the integrated door unit 4.
The fixing member 120 arranged on the upper surface 111 has one slide member 125, and the fixing member 120 arranged on the right side 114 has two slide members 125.

An additional logo display unit 72-3 on which the character information of "DEF" is displayed is formed on the front surface 115, and the right side surface 114 is located at a position corresponding to the door unit right lamp 50 (see FIG. 34). Numerical information of "456" is displayed. The portion where the numerical information of the additional logo display unit 72-3 and "456" is displayed transmits light.

Further, two special fixing members 118-3 are provided. The first special fixing member 118-3 is a protruding member arranged on the lower outer wall (lower surface 112) of the main body 110, and the second special fixing member 118-3 is the main body 110. It is a rod-shaped member arranged at the lower end of the surface 114b facing the right side surface 114 of the above.

Further, two unlock holes 114a are formed vertically on the right side surface 114 of the main body 110. By inserting a tool (rod-shaped member) (not shown) into the unlock hole 114a, the slide member 125 arranged inside the right side surface 114 is unlocked.

As shown in FIG. 36 (A), the base member 121 is formed with only one set of a U-shaped notch 122 and a hook 123 arranged in the area surrounded by the notch 122.
As shown in FIG. 36C, the decorative unit 100-3 has an inverted L shape when viewed from the front.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 36 (E), a U-shaped notch is formed on the back side of the base member 121 at a position corresponding to the U-shaped notch 122 of the base member 121. Absent. However, the U-shaped notch 117 may be formed as in the first embodiment.

Similar to the first embodiment and the second embodiment, a protrusion (not shown) is formed on the back surface of the hook 123. Then, the slide member 125 is locked to the base member 121 by fitting the protrusion into the first hole 126 (see FIG. 38) of the slide member 125.
When the slide member 125 is pulled out, the protrusion 124 comes out of the first hole 126 and the lock is released.

Further, as in the first embodiment and the second embodiment, a regulation member (not shown) including a screw is formed on the back surface of the base member 121, and when the slide member 125 is pulled out, the second hole 127 is formed. The slide member 125 moves in the front-rear direction with the regulation member inserted in (see FIG. 38).

37 to 46 are views showing the mounting process of the decorative unit 100-3 of the third embodiment.
First, as shown in FIG. 37, the hook 123 of the decorative unit 100-3 is lifted (see arrow X1 in the figure), and the slide member 125 on the upper surface side is pulled out (see arrow X2 in the figure).
Further, the lock is released by inserting a tool (rod-shaped member) (not shown) into the unlock hole 114a (see arrow X3 in the figure), and the two slide members 125 on the right side are pulled out (see arrow X4 in the figure). ).
As a result, as shown in FIG. 38, the decoration unit 100-3 is in a state in which one slide member 125 on the upper surface side and two slide members 125 on the right side surface side are pulled out.

Next, as shown in FIG. 39, the integrated door unit 4 is opened, and in this state, the decorative unit 100-3 is pushed into the logo display portion 70-3 of the integrated door unit 4 and the right side portion of the integrated door unit 4. (See arrow X5 in the figure).
As a result, as shown in FIG. 40, the decorative unit 100-3 is fitted into the integrated door unit 4. In this case, as shown in FIG. 41, one of the special fixing members 118-3 of the decorative unit 100-3 is attached to the bottom surface portion of the logo display portion 70-3 (for example, a member near the opening 90 for the speaker). Get caught. Note that FIG. 39 is a view of the gaming machine viewed from the bottom surface side, and is shown except for the saucer unit 6 for easy understanding.

Further, as shown in FIG. 42, the other special fixing member 118-3 of the decorative unit 100-3 is hooked on the rear end portion 92 (convex shape portion) of the left side surface of the right side portion of the integrated door unit 4. Note that FIG. 42 shows a view of the gaming machine as viewed from the front left side.

Further, as shown in FIG. 43, the slide member 125 is returned to its original position (see arrow X6 in the figure).
As a result, as shown in FIGS. 44 and 45, the hooking portion 130 of the slide member 125 is hooked on the special area 4b (the back of the upper part of the door and the back of the right side of the door) of the integrated door unit 4, and the slide member 125 is fixed.

Finally, as shown in FIG. 46, when the integrated door unit 4 is closed, it becomes a game machine 1-3 in which the decoration unit 100-3 is attached to the game machine 1a-3 to be attached. The hooking portion 130 at the tip of the slide member 125 is sandwiched between the integrated door unit 4 and the inner frame assembly 7 when the integrated door unit 4 is closed.

FIG. 47 is a diagram showing the contents of the first complete light effect and the second complete light effect of the third embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 47 (A), the decorative unit 100-3 is not attached to the game machine 1a-3 to be attached. Therefore, when the door unit upper lamp 46 (light emitting unit) and the door unit right lamp 50 (light emitting unit) emit light, the right side surface of the logo display unit 70-3 and the right side portion of the integrated door unit 4 (door unit right lamp). The position corresponding to 50) emits light, and the first complete light effect (effect in which the character information of ABC and the numerical information of 123 emit light) is executed.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 47 (B), the decoration unit 100-3 is attached to the game machine 1-3. Therefore, when the door unit upper lamp 46 and the door unit right lamp 50 emit light, the right side surface (position corresponding to the door unit right lamp 50) of the logo display unit 70-3 and the right side portion of the integrated door unit 4 emits light. Then, the right side portion of the additional logo display unit 72-3 and the decorative unit 100-3 emits light through the right side surface of the logo display unit 70-3 and the right side portion of the integrated door unit 4, thereby producing a second complete light effect. (The effect that the character information of DEF and the numerical information of 456 are emitted) is executed.

As described above, according to the third embodiment, in addition to the effects of the first embodiment, there are the following effects.
(1) According to the third embodiment, the decorative unit 100-3 covers the entire logo display unit 70-3 and the right side portion of the integrated door unit 4 (the portion corresponding to the door unit right lamp 50). , Not only the content of the logo display unit 70-3, but also the content displayed by the light emission of the door unit right lamp 50 can be changed.

(2) According to the third embodiment, since one decorative unit 100-3 can cover the upper portion and the right side portion of the integrated door unit 4, a plurality of decorative units can be attached to the game machine 1a-3 to be attached. It is effective when there are circumstances in which the door cannot be installed.

The present invention can be variously modified and implemented without being limited to the above-described embodiment. In addition, the images given in the production example are merely examples, and these can be appropriately deformed. Further, the structure, board surface configuration, specific numerical values, etc. of the game machine are preferable examples including those shown in the figure, and these can be appropriately deformed.

The gaming machine of the above-described embodiment may be a so-called loop type gaming machine (a type in which a substantial upper limit is not set for the probability variation number), or an ST type gaming machine (a type in which a substantial upper limit is set for the probability variation number). May be.

The gaming machine of the above-described embodiment may be a gaming machine having no probability variation region, or may be a gaming machine having a probability variation region.

The gaming machine of the above-described embodiment may be a gaming machine that does not employ "simultaneous rotation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol", or may be a gaming machine that employs simultaneous rotation.

In the above-described embodiment, the decoration units 100, 100-2, 100-3 have been described in the example of being attached to the game machines 1a, 1a-2, 1a-3 to be attached by sliding the slide member 125, but the slides The member 125 may be attached to the game machine 1a, 1a-2, 1a-3 to be attached by a member that does not slide.

In the second embodiment, the example of covering the graphic information of the logo display unit 70-2 with the decoration unit 100-2 has been described, but the character information of the logo display unit 70-2 may be covered with the decoration unit 100-2. In this case, character information (for example, GHI, etc.) different from "ABC" and "DEF" can be displayed on the additional logo display unit 72-2.

In the third embodiment, an example has been described in which one decorative unit 100-3 having an inverted L shape is attached in front view in order to cover the entire logo display unit 70-3 and the right side portion of the integrated door unit 4. However, two separate decorative units that separately cover the entire logo display unit 70-3 and the right side portion of the integrated door unit 4 may be attached.

[1st operation unit and 2nd operation unit]
The first embodiment can also be modified as follows. Such a modification is the same for the second embodiment and the third embodiment.

The game machine 1a to be attached is provided with a first operation unit (effect switching button 58) that receives an operation input by the player by a contact type (pressed by the player's hand or the like), and the decoration unit 100 receives the operation input by the player. The decoration unit 100 is provided with a second operation unit (an additional effect switching button arranged at a position covering the effect switching button 58) that is received by a contact type, the decoration unit 100 is attached at a position covering the first operation unit, and the first operation unit is When the second operation unit is operated, the operation input by the player is accepted by being indirectly operated via the second operation unit. By arranging the second operation unit on top of the first operation unit, when the second operation unit is pushed in, the first operation unit is also pushed by the second operation unit.

According to such a configuration, since the decoration unit 100 is attached at a position covering the first operation unit, the impression of the first operation unit can be easily changed by the decoration unit 100.

Further, according to such a configuration, when the second operation unit is operated, the first operation unit receives the operation input by the player by being indirectly operated via the second operation unit. The second operation unit can utilize the physical structure, electrical wiring, and the like of the first operation unit as they are, and can make the second operation unit function easily and rationally.

[Non-contact input device]
The first embodiment can also be modified as follows. Such a modification is the same for the second embodiment and the third embodiment.

The game machine 1a to be attached is provided with a non-contact input device (touch sensor, human body sensing sensor) that accepts operation input by the player in a non-contact type (infrared type or ultrasonic type), and the decoration unit 100 is a non-contact type. A position that surrounds at least a part of the outer periphery of the input device or covers at least a part of a member used with the non-contact input device (a member related to the non-contact input device, a member in which the non-contact input device is arranged). Attached to the position.

According to the present solution, the decorative unit 100 is attached at a position surrounding at least a part of the outer circumference of the non-contact input device or at a position covering at least a part of a member used with the non-contact input device. With 100, the impression of the non-contact input device and the members around the non-contact input device can be easily changed.

1,1-2,1-3 Game machine 1a, 1a-2, 1a-3 Mounting target game machine 4 Integrated door unit 7 Inner frame assembly 70, 70-2, 70-3 Logo display part 72, 72-2, 72-3 Additional logo display 100, 100-2, 100-3 Decorative unit 110 Main body 120 Fixing member 121 Base member 125 Sliding member 130 Hooking part

Claims (1)

With the specified decorative members
The predetermined decorative member can be attached, and the first completed form is established as a finished product when the predetermined decorative member is removed, and is established as a finished product when the predetermined decorative member is attached. It is equipped with a game machine to be attached, which is a second completed form different from the first completed form.
The mounting target gaming machine is
A frame member with a storage part for storing the game board inside,
A door member that opens and closes the storage portion is provided.
The predetermined decorative member is
The first member attached to the upper side on the front surface of the door member and
A second member attached to the right side of the front surface of the door member,
A first fixing member that fixes the first member to the door member,
A second fixing member for fixing the second member to the door member is provided .
The door member is
It is possible to execute a light effect by making a plurality of light emitting parts provided inside emit light.
The light emitting unit
It has a first light emitting unit provided on the upper side on the front surface of the door member and a second light emitting unit provided on the right side on the front surface of the door member.
The first member is
Attached to the position corresponding to the first light emitting unit,
The second member is
Attached to the position corresponding to the second light emitting part,
The first light emitting unit
The light effect can be executed through the first member.
The second light emitting unit
A gaming machine characterized in that a light effect can be executed through the second member.