JP6243363B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs an effect using light.

  In recent years, gaming machines that perform various effects using light as the game progresses are known. For example, a gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 includes a reel on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn, and an irradiation means on the inner peripheral side of the reel, and irradiates light from the back side of the symbols. The color of is changing.

  According to such a gaming machine, by controlling the color of the light emitted from the irradiating means, it is possible to change the impression of the game by changing the color of the design and the like, thereby enhancing the interest of the game. .

  In recent years, it has been considered to dispose a sheet member having a design on a protective cover that is disposed in front of the display unit of the display device and protects the display unit.

JP 2011-212060 A

  However, since the protective cover and the display device are arranged close to each other, the space between the protective cover and the display device is limited. Therefore, it has been difficult to arrange a light source that irradiates light from the back surface of the sheet member. Moreover, when a light source is arrange | positioned at the back side of a sheet | seat member, it has the malfunction that the display part of a display apparatus is hidden with a light source.

Further, instead of arranging a light source, it is conceivable to change the color or the like of the design applied to the sheet member by controlling the image displayed on the display device and transmitting the light from the display device to the sheet member. . However, in order to transmit light to the sheet member, a display device with high luminance is required. And since such a display apparatus is expensive, there existed a possibility that the cost of the whole gaming machine might increase.
By the way, in the gaming machine as described above, there is a problem that the appealing effect attracting the interest of a person around the gaming machine, for example, a person other than the player located in front of the gaming machine, is poor.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of generating a high appealing effect not only for a player located in front of the gaming machine but also for a person located on the side of the gaming machine in consideration of the actual situation in the prior art. Is to provide.

In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object of the present invention, a gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming machine including a main body portion and a front door attached to the main body portion, and a decorative portion provided on the front door And a light emitting unit installed in the decorative portion. The decorative portion has a decorative surface portion that forms the front surface of the decorative portion. The light emitting unit includes a plurality of light sources that emit light toward the front of the decoration portion, a light guide member that guides light emitted from the plurality of light sources to the front of the decoration portion, and a plurality of light sources between the light sources and the light guide member. And a light shielding member having a plurality of through-holes through which light emitted from each light source of the plurality of light sources is passed while preventing synthesis of light emitted from the plurality of light sources. The light guide member is formed in a rod shape, and one end in the axial direction passes through the through hole, is disposed in the vicinity of each light source, and guides the light emitted from each light source to the decoration portion; And a connecting portion that integrally connects a plurality of light guide portions provided to face the plurality of light sources. At the other end in the axial direction of the light guide part, a divergence part that protrudes from the decoration part toward the front in the front-rear direction of the main body part and diverges the light guided from the light guide part is provided. The decorative surface portion has a plurality of light emitting holes that cover the connection portion from the front and expose the diverging portion. In addition, the diameter on one end side is larger than the diameter on the other end side of the connection location, which is a location connected by the axial connection portion in the light guide portion. It is arrange | positioned at the other end side of the axial direction in a part.

The plurality of light sources includes an upper light source that irradiates light toward the upper portion of the decorative portion, and a lower light source that irradiates light toward the lower portion of the decorative portion, and the decorative surface portion has a distance from the upper light source. The light guide is formed so as to be longer than the distance from the lower light source, and the axial length of each light guide is the length from the decorative surface to each light source that emits light guided by each light guide. The axial length of the light guide that guides the light emitted from the upper light source is set longer than the axial length of the light guide that guides the light emitted from the lower light source. Has been. Further, the diameter of the through hole that extends along the axial direction of the light guide portion and is inserted from one end in the axial direction of the light guide portion to the vicinity of the connection portion is one end of the light guide portion in the extending direction of the through hole. It becomes small as it goes to the other end part on the connection location side from one end part on the side.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to attract the interest of not only the player located in front of the gaming machine but also the person at the side of the gaming machine and obtain a high appealing effect.

It is explanatory drawing explaining the functional flow in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the example of an external appearance structure in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 shows an internal structure of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, and is a perspective view in a state where a front door is opened. It is a block diagram which shows the whole circuit structure with which the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention is provided. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the sub control circuit in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the front panel in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the protective cover and liquid crystal display device in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the top light emission unit and the decoration frame in the game machine of one implementation of this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the upper light source board | substrate, spacer, and light guide member which comprise the upper light emission unit in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the light guide member in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows the upper side part and upper light emission unit in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the side part and side part light emission unit in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the decoration accessory in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is the perspective view which looked at the cover body which lattices the decoration accessory in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention from the surface side. It is the perspective view which looked at the cover body which lattices the decoration accessory in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention from the back side. It is a cross-sectional view showing a lower frame in the gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a cross-sectional view which shows the side part and lower light emission unit in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention.

  A pachislot machine that is a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. First, a functional flow according to the embodiment of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the pachislot of this embodiment, medals are used as game media for playing games. In addition to the medals, coins, game balls, game point data, tokens, or the like can be applied as game media.

  When a player inserts a medal and operates the start lever, one value (hereinafter, random number value) is extracted from random numbers in a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535).

  The internal lottery means performs lottery based on the extracted random number value and determines an internal winning combination. This internal lottery means is carried out by a main control circuit described later. By determining the internal winning combination, a combination of symbols that permits display along a winning determination line described later is determined. The types of symbol combinations include those related to “winning” in which benefits such as paying out medals, re-games, bonuses, etc. are given to players, and other so-called “loses”. Is provided.

  Further, when the start lever is operated, a plurality of reels are rotated. Thereafter, when the player presses the stop button corresponding to the predetermined reel, the reel stop control means performs control to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel based on the internal winning combination and the timing when the stop button is pressed. Do. The reel stop control means is responsible for a main control circuit described later.

  In the pachislot, basically, a control for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel is performed within a specified time (190 msec or 75 msec) from when the stop button is pressed. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reel within the specified time is referred to as “the number of sliding symbols”. When the specified time is 190 msec, the maximum number of sliding symbols is set to 4 symbols, and when the specified time is 75 msec, the maximum number of sliding symbols is set to 1 symbol.

  When the internal winning combination allowing the symbol combination display related to winning is determined, the reel stop control means usually displays the symbol combination within the specified time of 190 msec (four symbols) for the winning determination line. The rotation of the reel is stopped so as to display as much as possible. In addition, the reel stop control means is defined for one or more reels when, for example, a challenge bonus (CB), which is a second-type special accessory, and a middle bonus (MB) for continuously operating the CB are operated. The reel rotation is stopped so that the combination of symbols is displayed as much as possible along the winning determination line within a time of 75 msec (for one symbol). Furthermore, the reel stop control means uses various specified times corresponding to the gaming state to rotate the reels so that combinations of symbols that are not permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination are not displayed along the winning determination line. Stop.

  Thus, when the rotation of the plurality of reels is all stopped, the winning determination means determines whether or not the combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line is related to winning. This winning determination means is carried out by a main control circuit described later. When it is determined by the winning determination means that it is related to winning, a privilege such as paying out medals is given to the player. In the pachislot, a series of flows as described above is performed as one game.

  Further, in the pachislot, in the above-described series of flows, video display performed by a display device such as a liquid crystal display device, light output performed by various lamps, sound output performed by a speaker, or a combination thereof is used. Various productions are performed.

  When the start lever is operated, an effect random number value (hereinafter referred to as effect random number value) is extracted separately from the random number value used for determining the internal winning combination. When the effect random number value is extracted, the effect content determining means determines, by lottery, what is to be executed this time from among a plurality of types of effect contents associated with the internal winning combination. This effect content determination means is carried out by a sub-control circuit described later.

  When the contents of the effect are determined, the effect executing means executes the corresponding effect in conjunction with each opportunity, such as when the rotation of the reels starts, when the rotation of each reel stops, or when determining whether there is a winning. In this way, in the pachislot machine, the player has the opportunity to know or predict the determined internal winning combination (in other words, the combination of symbols to be aimed at) by executing the production contents associated with the internal winning combination. It is possible to improve the player's interest.

<Pachislot structure>
Next, the structure of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Appearance structure]
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the external structure of the pachi-slot 1.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachi-slot 1 includes an exterior body 2. The exterior body 2 includes a cabinet 2a that houses a reel, a circuit board, and the like, and a front door 2b that is attached to the cabinet 2a so as to be openable and closable.
Handles 7 are provided on both side surfaces of the cabinet 2a (only one handle 7 is shown in FIG. 2). The handle 7 is a recess that is put on when carrying the pachi-slot 1.

  Inside the cabinet 2a, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided side by side. Hereinafter, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are referred to as a left reel 3L, a middle reel 3C, and a right reel 3R, respectively. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R has a reel body formed in a cylindrical shape and a translucent sheet material mounted on the peripheral surface of the reel body. A plurality of (for example, 21) symbols are drawn on the surface of the sheet material at predetermined intervals along the circumferential direction.

  The front door 2b includes a door body 9, a front panel 10, and a liquid crystal display device 11 showing a specific example of the display device. The door body 9 is attached to the cabinet 2a so as to be openable and closable using a hinge (not shown). The hinge is provided at the left end of the door body 9 when the door body 9 is viewed from the front of the pachi-slot 1.

  The liquid crystal display device 11 is attached to the upper part of the door body 9 and executes an effect by displaying an image. The liquid crystal display device 11 includes a display unit (display screen) 11a including a display window 4 for displaying symbols drawn on the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R. In the present embodiment, the entire display unit 11a including the display window 4 is used to display an image and execute an effect.

  The display window 4 is formed of a transparent member such as an acrylic plate. The display window 4 is provided at a position overlapping the arrangement area of the three reels when viewed from the front (player side), and is provided at a position closer to the player (player side) than the three reels. Therefore, the player can visually recognize the three reels provided behind the display window 4 through the display window 4.

  In the present embodiment, when the rotation of the corresponding reel provided behind the display window 4 stops, the display window 4 displays three symbols arranged in succession among a plurality of types of symbols drawn on each reel. The size is set as possible. That is, in the frame of the display window 4, upper, middle, and lower areas are provided for each reel, and one symbol is displayed in each area. In the present embodiment, a line connecting the middle stage area of the left reel 3L, the middle stage area of the middle reel 3C, and the middle stage area of the right reel 3R is defined as a winning determination line for determining whether or not a prize is won.

  The front panel 10 is attached to the upper part of the door body 9 and is set to a size that covers the liquid crystal display device 11. The detailed configuration of the front panel 10 will be described later.

  A pedestal 12 is formed in the center of the door body 9. The pedestal portion 12 is provided with various devices (medal insertion slot 13, MAX bet button 14, 1BET button 15, start lever 16, stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R) to be operated by the player.

  The medal slot 13 is provided for receiving a medal dropped on the pachislot 1 from the outside by the player. The medals accepted from the medal slot 13 are used for one game up to a predetermined number (for example, three), and the amount exceeding the predetermined number can be deposited inside the pachislot machine 1 (so-called credit function). ).

  The MAX bet button 14 and the 1BET button 15 are provided for determining the number of coins used for one game from medals deposited inside the pachislot 1. Although not shown in FIG. 2, the pedestal portion 12 is provided with a settlement button. This checkout button is provided to pull out (discharge) medals deposited inside the pachi-slot 1 to the outside.

  The start lever 16 is provided to start rotation of all reels (3L, 3C, 3R). The stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are provided in association with the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, respectively, and each stop button is provided to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel. Hereinafter, the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are referred to as a left stop button 17L, a middle stop button 17C, and a right stop button 17R, respectively.

  Although not shown in FIG. 2, the pedestal 12 is provided with a 7-segment display 6 (see FIG. 4) made up of 7-segment LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes). The 7-segment display 6 digitally stores information such as the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter referred to as the number of payouts) and the number of medals deposited in the pachislot 1 (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits). indicate.

  At the lower part of the door body 9, a medal payout port 18, a medal tray 19, speakers 20L, 20R and the like are provided. The medal payout port 18 guides medals discharged by driving a medal payout device 33 described later to the outside. The medal tray 19 stores medals discharged from the medal payout opening 18. In addition, the speakers 20L and 20R output sound such as sound effects and music corresponding to the production contents.

[Internal structure]
Next, the internal structure of the pachislo 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the pachi-slot 1.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the cabinet 2a is formed in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape with one surface on the front side opened. A main board 31 constituting a main control circuit 41 (see FIG. 4), which will be described later, is provided in the upper part of the cabinet 2a. The main control circuit 41 is a circuit that controls the main operation of the game in the pachislot machine 1 and the flow between the operations, such as determination of an internal winning combination, rotation and stop of each reel, determination of the presence / absence of a prize, and the like. The specific configuration of the main control circuit 41 will be described later.

  Three reels (a left reel 3L, a middle reel 3C, and a right reel 3R) are provided in the center of the cabinet 2a. Although not shown in FIG. 3, each reel is connected to a corresponding stepping motor described later (any of stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R in FIG. 4) via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. .

  A medal payout device 33 (hereinafter referred to as a hopper 33) having a structure capable of storing a large amount of medals and discharging them one by one is provided in the lower part of the cabinet 2a. In addition, a power supply device 34 that supplies necessary power to each device of the pachislot machine 1 is provided on one side (left side in the example shown in FIG. 3) of the hopper 33 in the cabinet 2a.

  A sub-board 32 constituting a sub-control circuit 42 (see FIGS. 4 and 5) to be described later is provided on the upper portion of the back side of the front door 2b (the part opposite to the display screen). The sub-control circuit 42 is a circuit that controls the execution of effects by displaying images. The specific configuration of the sub control circuit 42 will be described later.

  Furthermore, a selector 35 is provided at a substantially central portion on the back surface side of the front door 2b. The selector 35 is a device for selecting whether or not the material or shape of the medal inserted from the outside through the medal insertion slot 13 (see FIG. 2) is appropriate. To guide. Although not shown in FIG. 3, a medal sensor 35 </ b> S (see FIG. 4) that detects that a proper medal has passed is provided on the path through which the medal passes in the selector 35.

<Configuration of circuits provided in pachislot>
Next, a configuration of a circuit included in the pachislo 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5.
FIG. 4 is a block configuration diagram of the entire circuit provided in the pachislot 1. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the sub-control circuit.

  The pachi-slot 1 includes a main control circuit 41, a sub-control circuit 42, and peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected to these circuits.

[Main control circuit]
As shown in FIG. 4, the main control circuit 41 is mainly composed of a microcomputer 50 installed on a circuit board (main board 31). As other components, the main control circuit 41 includes a clock pulse generation circuit 54, a frequency divider 55, a random number generator 56, a sampling circuit 57, a display unit drive circuit 64, a hopper drive circuit 65, and a payout completion signal circuit. 66.

  The microcomputer 50 includes a main CPU 51, a main ROM (Read Only Memory) 52, and a main RAM (Random Access Memory) 53.

  The main ROM 52 stores a control program for various processes executed by the main CPU 51, a data table such as an internal lottery table, data for transmitting various control commands (commands) to the sub control circuit 42, and the like. . The main RAM 53 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by execution of the control program.

  Connected to the main CPU 51 are a clock pulse generation circuit 54, a frequency divider 55, a random number generator 56 and a sampling circuit 57. The clock pulse generation circuit 54 and the frequency divider 55 generate clock pulses. The main CPU 51 executes a control program based on the generated clock pulse. The random number generator 56 generates a random number in a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535). Then, the sampling circuit 57 extracts one value from the generated random numbers.

  Various switches and sensors are connected to the input port of the microcomputer 50. The main CPU 51 receives input signals from various switches and controls the operation of peripheral devices such as stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R.

  The stop switch 17S detects that each of the left stop button 17L, the middle stop button 17C, and the right stop button 17R has been pressed (stop operation) by the player. The start switch 16S detects that the start lever 16 has been operated by the player (start operation). The settlement switch 14S detects that the settlement button has been pressed by the player.

  The medal sensor 35S detects that a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 13 has passed through the selector 35. The bet switch 12S detects that the player has pressed the bet button (MAX bet button 14 or 1BET button 15).

  As peripheral devices whose operation is controlled by the microcomputer 50, there are three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R, a 7-segment display 6, and a hopper 33. A drive circuit for controlling the operation of each peripheral device is connected to the output port of the microcomputer 50.

  The motor drive circuit 62 controls the drive of the three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R provided corresponding to the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, respectively. The reel position detection circuit 63 detects, for each reel, a reel index indicating that the reel has made one rotation by an optical sensor having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit.

  Each of the three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R has a configuration in which the momentum is proportional to the number of output pulses, and the rotation axis can be stopped at a specified angle. The driving force of each stepping motor is transmitted to the corresponding reel via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. Each time one pulse is output to each stepping motor, the corresponding reel rotates at a constant angle.

  The main CPU 51 detects the reel index of each reel and then counts the number of times a pulse is output to the corresponding stepping motor, thereby determining the rotation angle of each reel (specifically, how many reels the number of symbols is). Only managed).

  Here, the management of the rotation angle of each reel will be specifically described. The number of pulses output to each stepping motor is counted by a pulse counter (not shown) provided in the main RAM 53. Each time the output of a predetermined number of pulses (for example, 16 times) necessary for rotation for one frame of the symbol is counted by the pulse counter, the value of the symbol counter (not shown) provided in the main RAM 53 is set to “1”. "Is added. A symbol counter is provided for each reel. The value of the symbol counter is cleared when the reel index is detected by the reel position detection circuit 63.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, by managing the value of the symbol counter, it is managed how many symbols have been rotated since the reel index was detected. Therefore, the position of each symbol on each reel is detected with reference to the position where the reel index is detected.

  The display unit drive circuit 64 controls the operation of the 7-segment display 6. The hopper drive circuit 65 controls the operation of the hopper 33. The payout completion signal circuit 66 manages the detection of medals performed by the medal detection unit 33S provided in the hopper 33, and checks whether or not medals discharged from the hopper 33 have reached a predetermined payout number. To do.

[Sub control circuit]
As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the sub control circuit 42 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 41, and performs processing such as determination and execution of effect contents based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 41. . As shown in FIG. 5, the sub control circuit 42 basically includes a sub CPU 81, a sub ROM 82, a sub RAM 83, a rendering processor 84, a drawing RAM 85, and a driver 86. Further, the sub control circuit 42 includes a DSP (Digital Signal Processor) 90, an audio RAM 91, an A / D (Analog to Digital) converter 92, and an amplifier 93.

  The sub CPU 81 performs video, sound, and light output control according to the control program stored in the sub ROM 82 in accordance with the command transmitted from the main control circuit 41. The sub ROM 82 basically has a program storage area and a data storage area.

  Various control programs executed by the sub CPU 81 are stored in the program storage area. The control program stored in the program storage area includes, for example, a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 41, a production random number value, and determination of production contents (production data). An effect registration task for performing registration, a drawing control task for controlling display of an image by the liquid crystal display device 11 based on the determined content of the effect, a lamp control task for controlling light output by the lamp group 21, and a speaker A program such as a voice control task for controlling sound output by 20L and 20R is included.

  In the data storage area, for example, a storage area for storing various data tables, a storage area for storing effect data constituting various effects, a storage area for storing animation data relating to creation of video, and sound data relating to BGM and sound effects And various storage areas such as a storage area for storing lamp data relating to a light on / off pattern.

  The sub RAM 83 has a storage area for registering the determined contents and effects data, a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 41, and the like.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, peripheral devices such as the liquid crystal display device 11, speakers 20 </ b> L and 20 </ b> R, and a lamp group 21 are connected to the sub control circuit 42. That is, the operations of these peripheral devices are controlled by the sub control circuit 42.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 81, the rendering processor 84, the drawing RAM 85 (including the frame buffer), and the driver 86 create a video according to the animation data designated by the contents of the presentation, and the created video is generated by the liquid crystal display device 11. Is displayed.

  Further, the sub CPU 81, DSP 90, audio RAM 91, A / D converter 92, and amplifier 93 output sounds such as BGM from the speakers 20L and 20R according to the sound data specified by the production contents. Further, the sub CPU 81 turns on and off the lamp group 21 in accordance with the lamp data designated by the contents of the effect.

<Front panel configuration>
Next, the configuration of the front panel 10 will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 6 is a front view of the front panel 10. FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view showing the second protective cover 102 b and the liquid crystal display device 11.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the front panel 10 is disposed on the display unit 11 a side of the liquid crystal display device 11. The front panel 10 includes a decorative frame 101 having a first opening 101a, a second opening 101b, and a third opening 101c that expose the display unit 11a of the liquid crystal display device 11, and a first of the decorative frame 101. The first protective cover 102a, the second protective cover 102b, and the third protective cover 102c that close the first opening 101a, the second opening 101b, and the third opening 101c are provided.

  Further, the front panel 10 includes an upper light emitting unit 210, a side light emitting unit 240, and a lower light emitting unit 250 provided on the decorative frame 101. The upper light-emitting unit 210, the side light-emitting unit 240, and the lower light-emitting unit 250 constitute the lamp group 21 described above (see FIGS. 4 and 5).

[Decoration frame]
The decorative frame 101 is formed so as to protrude forward of the front door 2b (see FIG. 2). The decorative frame 101 includes an upper frame 111 in which a first opening 101a is formed, and a lower frame 112 in which a second opening 101b and a third opening 101c are formed. In addition, the decorative frame 101 divides a first partition piece 113 that divides the upper frame 111 and the lower frame 112 up and down, and a second opening 101b and a third opening 101c formed in the lower frame 112 up and down. And a second partition piece 114. The upper frame 111 and the lower frame 112 are each formed in a substantially rectangular frame shape. The upper frame 111 is located on the upper stage of the decorative frame 101, and the lower frame 112 is located on the lower stage of the decorative frame 101.

  The first partition piece 113 and the second partition piece 114 are arranged at an appropriate distance in the vertical direction, and are formed in a bar shape extending in the horizontal direction of the decorative frame 101. A first opening 101a formed in the upper frame 111 and a second opening 101b formed in the lower frame 112 are partitioned vertically by the first partition piece 113. The first opening 101a, the second opening 101b, and the third opening 101c are arranged in the vertical direction of the decorative frame 101. That is, the first opening 101 a is located on the upper stage of the decorative frame 101, and the second opening 101 b is located on the middle stage of the decorative frame 101. The third opening 101c is located in the lower stage of the decorative frame 101.

  The first opening 101a is closed by the first protective cover 102a, and the second opening 101b is closed by the second protective cover 102b. The third opening 101c is closed by the third protective cover 102c. The first protective cover 102a, the second protective cover 102b, and the third protective cover 102c are formed in a plate shape from a transparent synthetic resin. The player holds the display portion 11a of the liquid crystal display device 11 exposed to the first opening portion 101a, the second opening portion 101b, and the third opening portion 101c through the three protective covers 102a, 102b, and 102c. It can be visually recognized. In addition, the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R exposed to the second opening 101b and the display unit 11a of the liquid crystal display device 11 can be visually recognized through the second protective cover 102b.

  When attaching the three protective covers 102 a, 102 b, 102 c to the decorative frame 101, the peripheral portions of the three protective covers 102 a, 102 b, 102 c overlap the decorative frame 101. Therefore, the actually visible areas in the three protective covers 102a, 102b, and 102c are substantially equal to the openings of the three openings 101a, 101b, and 101c formed in the decorative frame 101.

  In addition, the horizontal length of the second opening 101 b is set to be longer than the horizontal length of the display unit 11 a which is the display area of the liquid crystal display device 11. Therefore, the visible area of the second protective cover 102 b is larger than the display area of the liquid crystal display device 11. Thereby, the area | region which produces the effect appealing to a player's vision can be shown larger than the actual display area of the liquid crystal display device 11, and an effect can be heightened. A part of the frame portion 11b outside the display area of the liquid crystal display device 11 is exposed from both ends in the horizontal direction of the second opening 101b.

  As shown in FIG. 7, two symmetrical sheet members 121, 121 are attached to the back surface of the second protective cover 102 b facing the liquid crystal display device 11. The two sheet members 121 and 121 are attached to both ends in the horizontal direction of the second protective cover 102b, and the two sheet members 121 and 121 are interposed between the second protective cover 102b and the liquid crystal display device 11. .

  As shown in FIG. 6, the two sheet members 121 and 121 are set to be larger than a part of the frame portion 11b of the liquid crystal display device 11 exposed from both ends in the horizontal direction of the second opening 101b. Therefore, a part of the frame portion 11b of the liquid crystal display device 11 exposed from both ends in the horizontal direction in the second opening 101b is hidden by the two sheet members 121 and 121. Thereby, it can prevent that the frame part 11b outside the display area of the liquid crystal display device 11 is visible to the player and the aesthetic appearance of the pachislot 1 is impaired.

  The two sheet members 121 and 121 are made of an opaque material, and are provided with an effect design that appeals to the player's vision. Examples of the design applied to the two sheet members 121 and 121 include the same design as the design applied to the decorative frame 101. Moreover, a design can be changed suitably by converting the design of the two sheet members 121 and 121 according to each model. The two sheet members 121 and 121 are irradiated with light emitted from a lower light emitting unit 250 described later.

  In this example, the example in which the sheet member 121 is attached to both ends in the horizontal direction of the second protective cover 102b has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the frame portion 11b of the liquid crystal display device 11 is exposed from the first opening 101a or the third opening 101c, the liquid crystal display device in the first protective cover 102a or the third protective cover 102c is used as the sheet member 121. You may affix on the position which 11 frame part 11b exposes.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the first partition piece 113 is provided with three notification lamps 131L, 131C, and 131R. The three notification lamps 131L, 131C, 131R are arranged at positions corresponding to the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R exposed in the second opening 101b. The three notification lamps 131L, 131C, and 131R are turned on in a predetermined order, for example, to establish a specific small role (so-called a combination of symbols related to the provision of game media is displayed). The player is notified of the pressing order of the stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R (see FIG. 2).

[Upper frame]
The upper frame 111 has an upper side 311 and two side sides 312 and 312. The upper side 311 is located at the upper part of the upper frame 111 in the vertical direction, and extends in the horizontal direction. At both ends in the horizontal direction of the upper side portion 311, side side portions 312 and 312 are respectively provided continuously downward in the vertical direction. The two side portions 312 and 312 face each other in the horizontal direction.

  An upper light emitting unit 210 is installed on the upper side 311. The upper side 311 has a decorative surface portion 311a that faces the front surface in the front-rear direction of the pachislot 1 (see FIG. 2), and an upper surface portion 311b that extends substantially vertically from the upper end of the decorative surface portion 311a. A plurality of upper panel mounting windows 321 and a plurality of light emitting holes 322 are provided in the decorative surface portion 311a.

[Upper light emitting unit]
Next, the configuration of the upper light emitting unit 210 will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view showing the upper light emitting unit 210 and the decorative frame 101. FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view showing the upper light source substrate, the spacers, and the light guide member that constitute the upper light emitting unit 210. FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the light guide member. FIG. 11 is a longitudinal sectional view of the upper side 311 and the upper light emitting unit 210.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the upper light emitting unit 210 includes a plurality of upper light sources 211, an upper light source substrate 212, a spacer 213, a plurality of upper light transmitting panels 214, and light emitted from the upper light source 211 as a decorative surface portion 311a. And a light guide member 215 for guiding the light forward. The plurality of upper light transmitting panels 214 and the light guide member 215 are each formed of a transparent or translucent resin and have a light transmitting property.

  The plurality of upper light sources 211 are configured by, for example, LEDs. The plurality of upper light sources 211 are mounted on the upper light source substrate 212. The plurality of upper light sources 211 mounted on the upper light source substrate 212 emit light toward the front of the decorative surface portion 311a. The upper light source substrate 212 on which the plurality of upper light sources 211 are mounted is attached to the spacer 213.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the spacer 213 is formed in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. An upper light source substrate 212 is attached to one surface of the spacer 213, and a plurality of upper light transmitting panels 214 and a light guide member 215 face the other surface opposite to the one surface to which the upper light source substrate 212 is attached. The spacer 213 is provided with a plurality of through holes 217 and a plurality of light guide holes 218 that penetrate from one surface to the other surface. The plurality of through holes 217 and the plurality of light guide holes 218 are disposed at positions corresponding to the plurality of upper light sources 211 mounted on the upper light source substrate 212.

  The spacer 213 is made of a material that does not transmit light. Therefore, even if light of different colors is emitted from the adjacent upper light sources 211, the light can be prevented from being combined.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the spacer 213 is provided with a fixing portion 219 into which a fixing screw (not shown) is screwed. And as shown in FIG. 11, the spacer 213 is fixed to the back side in the decoration surface part 311a by fixing means, such as a fixing screw.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the plurality of upper translucent panels 214 are each formed in a shape corresponding to the shape of the plurality of upper panel attachment windows 321 provided on the decorative surface portion 311 a of the upper side portion 311.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the plurality of upper translucent panels 214 are fitted into the corresponding upper panel attachment windows 321 respectively. The plurality of upper light transmission panels 214 face the plurality of light guide holes 218 provided in the spacer 213. The plurality of upper light transmitting panels 214 are irradiated with light emitted from the upper light source 211 and passed through the light guide hole 218. And the light irradiated to the upper translucent panel 214 is irradiated ahead of the decoration surface part 311a through the upper translucent panel 214. FIG. Further, the plurality of upper light transmitting panels 214 are sandwiched between the spacer 213 and the decorative surface portion 311a.

  As illustrated in FIG. 10, the light guide member 215 includes a plurality of light guide units 221 and a connection unit 222 that integrally connects the plurality of light guide units 221. The plurality of light guide portions 221 are formed in a rod shape. The plurality of light guide portions 221 are integrally connected by connecting portions 222 at midway portions in the axial direction. Thereby, it can prevent that a number of parts increases, and can perform assembly work easily. Moreover, the direction of the axial direction of the some light guide part 221 has faced the same direction mutually.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 and 11, the plurality of light guide portions 221 pass through the plurality of through holes 217 provided in the spacer 213. As shown in FIG. 11, one end of the light guide unit 221 in the axial direction is close to the upper light source 211 mounted on the upper light source substrate 212. The light emitted from the upper light source 211 enters the end surface of one end of the light guide unit 221 in the axial direction. And the light guide part 221 guides the light which injected into the end surface of the end of an axial direction to the decoration surface part 311a. Further, the connection portion 222 that connects the plurality of light guide portions 221 is sandwiched between the spacer 213 and the decorative surface portion 311 a, and the light guide member 215 is supported by the spacer 213.

  Further, the length of the light guide portion 221 in the axial direction is set in accordance with the shape of the decorative surface portion 311a of the upper side portion 311. Specifically, the length of the light guide unit 221 in the axial direction is set according to the length from the upper light source 211 mounted on the upper light source substrate 212 to the decorative surface portion 311a of the upper side 311.

  As shown in FIG. 10, a diverging part 223 is provided at the other end in the axial direction of the light guide part 221. The diverging part 223 is formed in a substantially hemispherical shape. The diverging unit 223 diverges the light guided from the light guide unit 221. As shown in FIG. 11, the diverging part 223 and a part of the light guide part 221 pass through the light emitting hole 322 formed in the decorative surface part 311 a of the upper side part 311. And the divergence part 223 protrudes toward the front of the front-back direction of the pachislot 1 (refer FIG. 2), ie, the player side, from the decoration surface part 311a of the upper side part 311. FIG.

  In this way, by guiding the light emitted from the upper light source 211 to the decorative surface portion 311a by the light guide portion 221 of the light guide member 215, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the amount of light caused by light scattering and attenuation, and from the decorative surface portion 311a. The brightness of the emitted light can be increased. Furthermore, by projecting the diverging part 223 of the light guide member 215 from the decorative frame 101, the light emitted from the upper light source 211 is not only from the front of the pachislot 1 (see FIG. 2) but also from the pachislot 1 (see FIG. 2). Visible from the side.

  Furthermore, by diverging light by the diverging unit 223, it is possible to improve visibility from the side of the pachislot 1 (see FIG. 2), and for a player located in front of the pachislot 1 (see FIG. 2). You can make it appear as if the light is blinking. As a result, it is possible to satisfy simultaneously the effect for the player who is playing with the pachislot 1 (see FIG. 2) and the appealing effect that attracts the interest of other people around the pachislot 1 (see FIG. 2). .

  In the present embodiment, the plurality of light guides 221 are integrally connected via the connection part 222, and the axial lengths of the plurality of light guides 221 are set according to the shape of the decorative surface part 311a. Yes. Thereby, a plurality of light sources corresponding to the plurality of light guides 221 can be arranged on one upper light source substrate 212.

  In the present embodiment, the example in which the axial directions of the plurality of light guide units 221 are oriented in the same direction has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. The axial direction of the plurality of light guides 221 may be set to be, for example, radially or in different directions according to the shape of the decorative surface part 311a.

[Side and side light emitting units]
Next, the structure of the side part 312 and the side light emission unit 240 is demonstrated with reference to FIG. 6, FIG.
FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing the side part 312 and the side light emitting unit 240.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 12, the two side portions 312 and 312 include a decorative surface portion 312 a to which a decorative accessory 411 in the shape of a character related to a game is attached, and a side surface portion 312 b which is a side surface of the decorative frame 101. And have. The side surface portion 312b is continuously provided substantially perpendicular to the decorative surface portion 312a.

  As shown in FIG. 12, a side panel attachment window 331 and a reflective surface portion 332 are provided on the side surface portion 312b. The side panel attachment window 331 opens in a substantially semicircular shape. A side light emitting unit 240 is installed in the side panel mounting window 331.

  The side light emitting unit 240 includes, for example, a plurality of side light sources 241 formed of LEDs or the like, a side light source substrate 242 on which the plurality of side light sources 241 are mounted, a side light transmissive panel 243, and a light shielding plate. 244.

  The side light source substrate 242 is disposed in the vicinity of the side panel mounting window 331 on the inner wall side of the side surface portion 312b. Further, a flat light shielding plate 244 is provided on the side light source substrate 242 opposite to the inner wall of the side surface portion 312b. That is, the side light source substrate 242 is disposed between the side surface portion 312 b and the light shielding plate 244. The light shielding plate 244 faces the side panel mounting window 331. The light shielding plate 244 prevents the light emitted from the side light source 241 from leaking out from the decorative accessory 411 side or the first opening 101a.

  Further, the side translucent panel 243 is formed in a substantially semicircular shape, similar to the shape of the opening of the side panel mounting window 331. The side translucent panel 243 is made of a transparent or translucent resin and has translucency. The side translucent panel 243 closes the side panel mounting window 331. And the light radiate | emitted from the side part light source 241 is irradiated to the side of the pachislot 1 (refer FIG. 2) from the side part panel attachment window 331 via the side part translucent panel 243. FIG.

  Thus, by providing the side light emitting unit 240 not only on the front surface of the pachi-slot 1 (see FIG. 2) but also on the side surface, light can be irradiated to the side of the pachi-slot 1 (see FIG. 2). . Accordingly, it is possible to obtain an appealing effect that attracts the interest of not only the player located in front of the pachislot 1 (see FIG. 2) but also the side and the surroundings of the pachislot 1 (see FIG. 2).

  One surface of the light shielding plate 244 on the side surface portion 312b side may be a color that easily reflects light such as white, or one surface of the light shielding plate 244 may be subjected to reflection processing. Thereby, the light-shielding plate 244 reflects the light emitted from the side light source 241 toward the opening of the side panel mounting window 331, so that the side panel mounting window 331 laterally passes the pachislot 1 (see FIG. 2). The amount of light irradiated can be increased.

  Further, a reflective surface portion 332 is provided in the vicinity of the side panel mounting window 331. The reflection surface portion 332 is composed of a plurality of quadrangular pyramid-shaped protrusions 332a. The protrusion 332a protrudes from the side surface portion 312b toward the side of the pachi-slot 1 (see FIG. 2). Further, the surface of the protrusion 332a is subjected to a processing process for increasing the light reflectance, for example, a chrome plating process.

  For this reason, when light from other gaming machines arranged around the pachislot machine 1 (see FIG. 2) or lighting of a game hall enters the reflective surface portion 332, the reflective surface portion 332 reflects the light. As a result, light is reflected to the side of the pachislot 1 (see FIG. 2), so that not only the player positioned in front of the pachislot 1 (see FIG. 2) but also the side of the pachislot 1 (see FIG. 2). In addition, it is possible to increase the appeal effect for those around.

  Further, since the reflection surface portion 332 is composed of a plurality of quadrangular pyramid-shaped protrusions 332a, light can be reflected in all directions by a large number of surfaces, and the brightness of the pachislot 1 (see FIG. 2) body is increased. Pachislot 1 (see FIG. 2) can be made conspicuous. Thereby, not only the player located in front of the pachislot 1 (see FIG. 2) but also the interest of the people around the pachislot 1 (see FIG. 2) can be attracted.

  In this example, the example in which the shape of the protrusion 332a forming the reflective surface portion 332 is formed in a quadrangular pyramid shape is described, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the shape of the protrusion 332a may be a triangular pyramid shape, a polygonal shape, or the like. Other various shapes may be used.

[Decoration]
Next, the configuration of the decorative accessory 411 will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view showing the decorative accessory 411. FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the cover body constituting the decorative accessory as viewed from the front side. FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the cover body as seen from the back side.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the decorative accessory 411 is attached to the decorative surface portion 312 a of the side portion 312. The decorative accessory 411 includes a decorative body 412 having a three-dimensional shape and a decorative part 413. The decoration body 412 has a shape of a character related to the game, and bulges out in a dome shape from the decoration surface portion 311a on the side portion toward the front in the front-rear direction of the pachislot 1 (see FIG. 2). Therefore, the surface shape of the decorative body 412 is a three-dimensional curved surface.

  In addition, a component mounting portion 414 is provided at the center of the decorative body 412. An opening 414 a is formed in the approximate center of the component mounting portion 414. The decorative part 413 is attached to the part attaching part 414 so as to close the opening 414a.

  The decorative component 413 includes a sheet-like decorative sheet 416 on which a design is applied, and a cover body 417 that covers the decorative sheet 416. The cover body 417 is formed from a transparent or translucent resin, and the design of the decorative sheet 416 can be visually recognized through the cover body 417.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the cover body 417 is formed of a plate-like member that is curved along the surface shape of the decorative body 412. Engagement portions 418 and 418 that engage with engagement claws (not shown) provided on the component attachment portion 414 are provided at both ends of the cover body 417. Accordingly, the cover body 417 can be easily detached from the decoration body 412 by releasing the engagement between the engagement claw of the decoration body 412 and the engagement portion 418 of the cover body 417, and the decoration sheet 416 can be replaced. Can be easily performed.

  Further, the surface 417 a exposed from the front in the front-rear direction of the pachislot 1 (see FIG. 2) in the cover body 417 is a three-dimensional curved surface that matches the surface shape of the decorative body 412. Thereby, the sense of unity between the surface 417a of the cover body 417 and the decoration main body 412 can be enhanced, and the aesthetic appearance of the decorative accessory 411 can be improved.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the back surface 417b of the cover body 417 opposite to the surface 417a (see FIG. 14) has a shape in which the plane is curved two-dimensionally. Thereby, the planar decoration sheet | seat 416 can be arrange | positioned on the back surface 417b of a cover body, without generating a wrinkle.

  In addition, since the decoration body 412 having a three-dimensional curved surface can be decorated using the planar decoration sheet 416, a complicated process of coating a curved portion is not necessary. Thereby, the decoration main body 412 can be easily decorated. Furthermore, by changing the design of the decorative sheet 416, the appearance of the decorative accessory 411 can be easily changed.

[Lower frame and lower light emitting unit]
Next, configurations of the lower frame 112 and the lower light emitting unit 250 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6, 16, and 17.
FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view showing the lower frame 112. FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view showing the side portion and the lower light emitting unit 250.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the lower frame 112 includes a lower side portion 341 that faces the upper side portion 311 of the upper frame 111 in the vertical direction, and two side portions 342 and 342. The lower side part 341 is located at the lower part of the lower frame 112 in the vertical direction and extends in the horizontal direction. At both ends in the horizontal direction of the lower side portion 341, side side portions 342 and 342 are respectively provided continuously upward in the vertical direction. The side part 342 arranged on one side in the horizontal direction is connected to the side part 312 arranged on one side in the horizontal direction in the upper frame 111, and the side part arranged on the other side in the horizontal direction. 342 is connected to a side portion 312 disposed on the other side of the upper frame 111 in the horizontal direction.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the side part 342 has a front surface part 342a, an inner surface part 342b, and an outer surface part 342c. The front surface part 342a, the inner side surface part 342b, and the outer side surface part 342c are each formed in a substantially flat plate shape.

  The front portion 342a is disposed on the front surface in the front-rear direction of the pachi-slot 1 (see FIG. 2). The inner side surface portion 342b is provided substantially vertically and continuously from an end portion of the front surface portion 342a on the second opening 101b side in the horizontal direction. The outer side surface portion 342c is provided substantially vertically and continuously from an end portion of the front surface portion 342a opposite to the inner side surface portion 342b in the horizontal direction. The inner side surface portion 342b and the outer side surface portion 342c are opposed to each other with the front surface portion 342a interposed therebetween. And the side part 342 is formed in the substantially U shape by the front part 342a, the inner surface part 342b, and the outer surface part 342c. And the 2nd opening part 101b is formed with the inner surface part 342b of a pair of side part 342,342, and the 1st partition piece 113 and the 2nd partition piece 114 (refer FIG. 6).

  Further, a lower panel attachment window 351 is formed on each of the front surface portion 342a, the inner side surface portion 342b, and the outer surface portion 342c. The lower panel attachment window 351 is opened in a shape in accordance with the design theme of the entire pachislot 1 (see FIG. 2) on the front surface portion 342a, the inner side surface portion 342b, and the outer surface portion 342c. Further, lower light emitting units 250 and 250 are provided on the two side portions 342 and 342, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the lower light emitting unit 250 includes a plurality of central light sources 251a, a plurality of inner light sources 251b, a plurality of outer light sources 251c, a lower light source substrate 252, a lower light shielding member 253, and a central light transmitting panel. 254a, inner translucent panel 254b, outer translucent panel 254c, and support plate 256. The lower light source substrate 252 extends in the vertical direction with substantially the same length as the side portion 342.

  The plurality of central light sources 251a, the plurality of inner light sources 251b, and the plurality of outer light sources 251c are composed of, for example, LEDs. The plurality of central light sources 251a, the plurality of inner light sources 251b, and the plurality of outer light sources 251c are respectively mounted on the lower light source substrate 252. The inner light source 251b is disposed on one side in the width direction of the lower light source substrate 252 and the outer light source 251c is disposed on the other side in the width direction on the lower light source substrate 252. The central light source 251a is disposed between the inner light source 251b and the outer light source 251c in the width direction of the lower light source substrate 252.

  The plurality of central light sources 251a are mounted at predetermined intervals along the vertical direction of the lower light source substrate 252. The plurality of inner light sources 251b and the plurality of outer light sources 251c are also mounted at predetermined intervals along the vertical direction of the lower light source substrate 252 in the same manner as the plurality of central light sources 251a.

  A support plate 256 is disposed on the surface of the lower light source substrate 252 opposite to the surface on which the central light source 251a, the inner light source 251b, and the outer light source 251c are mounted. The support plate 256 is formed in a substantially flat plate shape, and a concave portion 256a is formed in the approximate center. The lower light source substrate 252 is fixed to the recess 256a of the support plate 256. As a result, the lower light source substrate 252 is supported by the support plate 256.

  In addition, the lower light source substrate 252 is disposed to face the front surface portion 342 a of the side portion 342 while being supported by the support plate 256. At this time, the inner light source 251b mounted on the lower light source substrate 252 is positioned on the inner side surface 342b side of the side portion 342, and the outer light source 251c is positioned on the outer surface portion 342c side of the side portion 342. Further, a lower light shielding member 253 is disposed on a surface of the lower light source substrate 252 on which the central light source 251a, the inner light source 251b, and the outer light source 251c are mounted.

  The lower light shielding member 253 includes a connection piece 253a, an inner light shielding piece 253b, an outer light shielding piece 253c, and a central light shielding piece 253d. The connection piece 253a is formed in a substantially flat plate shape having a substantially rectangular shape. In the connection piece 253a, a plurality of openings 253e are formed at predetermined intervals along the longitudinal direction. And this connection piece 253a is mounted in the approximate center of the width direction of the surface in which the center light source 251a, the inner side light source 251b, and the outer side light source 251c in the lower light source substrate 252 are mounted. The central light source 251a mounted on the lower light source substrate 252 is exposed from the opening 253e of the connection piece 253a.

  Further, a substantially flat inner light shielding piece 253b is provided substantially vertically at one end in the width direction of the connection piece 253a, and a substantially flat outer side is provided at the other end in the width direction of the connection piece 253a. The light shielding pieces 253c are continuously provided substantially vertically. The inner light shielding piece 253b and the outer light shielding piece 253c are opposed to each other with the connection piece 253a interposed therebetween.

  When the connection piece 253a is placed on the lower light source substrate 252, the inner light shielding piece 253b is disposed between the central light source 251a and the inner light source 251b, and the outer light shielding piece 253c is disposed between the central light source 251a and the outer light source 251c. Be placed. The lengths of the inner light shielding piece 253b and the outer light shielding piece 253c extending from the end of the connection piece 253a are set to be approximately equal to the length from the connection piece 253a to the front surface portion 342a.

  The inner light shielding piece 253b blocks light emitted from the central light source 251a toward the inner light source 251b and light emitted from the inner light source 251b toward the central light source 251a. The outer light shielding piece 253c blocks light emitted from the central light source 251a and traveling toward the outer light source 251c, and light emitted from the outer light source 251c and traveling toward the central light source 251a.

  Thereby, for example, the light emitted from the central light source 251a can be prevented from being combined with the light emitted from the inner light source 251b and the outer light source 251c. As a result, when different colors of light are emitted from the central light source 251a, the inner light source 251b, and the outer light source 251c, the difference in color of the light emitted from the central light source 251a, the inner light source 251b, and the outer light source 251c is emphasized. Can do.

  In addition, a central light shielding piece 253d that protrudes in the same direction as the inner light shielding piece 253b and the outer light shielding piece 253c is provided between the plurality of openings 253e in the connection piece 253a. The central light shielding piece 253d is disposed between two central light sources 251a and 251a adjacent to each other in the vertical direction of the lower light source substrate 252 in the plurality of central light sources 251a. The central light shielding piece 253d prevents light emitted from two adjacent central light sources 251a and 251a in the plurality of central light sources 251a from being combined with each other.

  The central translucent panel 254a closes the opening of the lower panel attachment window 351 formed on the front surface portion 342a, and the inner translucent panel 254b closes the opening of the lower panel attachment window 351 formed on the inner side surface portion 342b. And the outer side translucent panel 254c closes opening of the lower panel attachment window 351 formed in the outer side surface part 342c. The central translucent panel 254a, the inner translucent panel 254b, and the outer translucent panel 254c are each formed from a transparent or translucent resin and have translucency.

  The light emitted from the central light source 251a is applied to the front in the front-rear direction of the pachislot 1 (see FIG. 2) from the lower panel mounting window 351 of the front surface portion 342a via the central translucent panel 254a.

  The light emitted from the inner light source 251b is applied to the second opening 101b and the second protective cover 102b from the lower panel mounting window 351 of the inner side surface part 342b via the inner light transmitting panel 254b. Here, sheet members 121 are arranged at both ends in the horizontal direction of the second protective cover 102b that closes the second opening 101b. Therefore, the sheet member 121 is illuminated by the light emitted from the lower panel mounting window 351 of the inner side surface part 342b. Accordingly, the sheet member 121 itself appears to shine, so that the design of the sheet member 121 can be clearly shown to the player without increasing the luminance of the liquid crystal display device 11, and the pachislot 1 (see FIG. 2). Can enhance the aesthetics.

  Further, when the color of the light from the inner light source 251b changes, the color of the design of the sheet member 121 illuminated by the light from the inner light source 251b also appears to change. Thereby, the color of the design of the sheet member 121 can be changed without changing the sheet member 121, and the effect can be enhanced. Moreover, even when the liquid crystal display device is arranged on the back side of the sheet member 121 and a light source cannot be provided as in the present embodiment, the design color of the sheet member 121 can be changed, and the pachislot 1 (FIG. 2) can be enhanced.

  The light emitted from the outer light source 251c is irradiated to the side of the pachislot 1 (see FIG. 2) from the lower panel mounting window 351 of the outer surface portion 342c through the outer light transmitting panel 254c. Thereby, not only the player who is playing the game with the pachislot 1 (see FIG. 2), but also the appeal effect for other players around the pachislot 1 (see FIG. 2) can be obtained. In addition, it is possible to irradiate light of different colors on the front side of the side portion 312 and the second opening 101b side, which can attract the player's interest and enhance the appeal effect. be able to.

  Moreover, you may provide the decoration part which consists of the shape of one side among the shapes which divided | segmented one design into right and left in the side part 312 of the upper frame 111 in the decoration frame 101, and the side part 342 of the lower frame 112. Thus, when a plurality of the same kind of pachislot machines 1 (see FIG. 2) are installed next to each other in the game hall, one design seems to be formed by the side portions 312 and 342 of the two adjacent pachislot machines 1 of the same kind. Can be directed to.

  As mentioned above, although the game machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention was explained including the operation effect, the present invention is not limited to the embodiment described here. It goes without saying that various embodiments are included without departing from the gist of the present invention described in the claims.

  In the embodiment described above, an example using a pachislot machine as a gaming machine has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and various other gaming machines such as a pachinko machine may be used.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachislot (game machine), 2 ... Exterior body, 2a ... Cabinet, 2b ... Front door, 3L ... Left reel, 3C ... Middle reel, 3R ... Right reel, 4 ... Display window, 6 ... 7 segment display, 7 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS ... Handle, 9 ... Door main body, 10 ... Front panel, 11 ... Liquid crystal display device, 11a ... Display part, 11b ... Frame part, 12 ... Base part, 13 ... Medal insertion slot, 18 ... Medal payout opening, 19 ... Medal tray 20L, 20R ... Speakers 31 ... Main board 32 ... Sub board 33 ... Hopper (medal paying device) 34 ... Power supply device 35 ... Selector 41 ... Main control circuit 42 ... Sub control circuit 101 ... Decoration Frame 101a 1st opening 101b 2nd opening 101c 3rd opening 102a 1st protective cover 102b 2nd protective cover 1 03c ... 3rd protective cover, 111 ... Upper frame, 112 ... Lower frame, 113 ... First partition piece, 114 ... Second partition piece, 121 ... Sheet member, 131L, 131C, 131R ... Notification lamp, 210 ... Upper light emitting unit (light emitting unit) 211 ... Upper light source (light source) 212 ... Upper light source substrate, 213 ... Spacer, 214 ... Upper light transmitting panel, 215 ... Light guide member, 217 ... Through hole, 218 ... Light guide hole, 219: Fixing part, 221: Light guiding part, 222 ... Connection part, 223 ... Diverging part, 240 ... Side light emitting unit, 241 ... Side light source, 242 ... Side light source substrate, 243 ... Side light transmitting panel, 244 ... Light-shielding plate, 250 ... Lower light emitting unit, 251a ... Central light source, 251b ... Inner light source, 251c ... Outer light source, 252 ... Lower light source substrate, 253 ... Lower light shielding member (light shielding member), 253a ... Connection piece, 253b ... Inner light shielding piece, 253c ... Outer light shielding piece, 253d ... Central light shielding piece, 254a ... Central translucent panel, 254b ... Inner translucent panel, 254c ... Outer Translucent panel, 311 ... upper side, 311b ... upper surface, 311a, 312a ... decorative surface, 312, 342 ... side, 312b ... side, 321 ... upper panel mounting window, 322 ... light emitting hole, 331 ... side Panel mounting window, 332: Reflecting surface portion, 332a ... Projection, 341 ... Lower side portion, 342a ... Front surface portion, 342b ... Inner side surface portion, 342c ... Outer surface portion, 351 ... Lower panel mounting window, 411 ... Decoration accessory, 412 ... Decoration body 413 ... decorative parts, 416 ... decorative sheet, 417 ... cover body, 417a ... front surface, 417b ... back surface

Claims (1)

The main body,
A decorative portion provided on the main body,
A light emitting unit installed in the decorative part,
The decorative portion has a decorative surface portion that forms a front surface of the decorative portion,
The light emitting unit includes a plurality of light sources that emit light toward the front of the decorative portion;
A light guide member that guides light emitted from the plurality of light sources to the front of the decorative portion;
A plurality of through-holes that are provided between the plurality of light sources and the light guide member and pass light emitted from the light sources of the plurality of light sources while preventing synthesis of light emitted from the plurality of light sources. Having a light shielding member,
The light guide member is formed in a rod shape, and one end in the axial direction passes through the through hole, and is arranged in the vicinity of each light source to guide the light emitted from each light source to the decoration portion. And a connecting portion that integrally connects the plurality of light guide portions provided to face the plurality of light sources,
At the other end in the axial direction of the light guide part, a divergence part that protrudes forward in the front-rear direction of the main body part from the decoration part and diverges the light guided from the light guide part is provided. ,
The diameter on one end side than the connection place which is a place connected by the connection part in the axial direction in the light guide part is larger than the diameter on the other end side of the connection place,
The connection place is disposed on the other end side in the axial direction of the light guide portion,
The plurality of light sources include an upper light source that irradiates light toward an upper portion of the decorative portion, and a lower light source that irradiates light toward a lower portion of the decorative portion,
The decorative surface portion includes a plurality of light emitting holes that cover the connection portion from the front and expose the diverging portion, and is inclined so that a distance from the upper light source is longer than a distance from the lower light source. Formed,
The length of each light guide portion in the axial direction is set according to the length from the decorative surface portion to each light source that emits light guided by each light guide portion, and the light emitted from the upper light source The length in the axial direction of the light guide unit that guides light is set to be longer than the length in the axial direction of the light guide unit that guides light emitted from the lower light source ,
The diameter of the through hole that extends along the axial direction of the light guide part and is inserted from one end in the axial direction of the light guide part to the vicinity of the connection portion is the guide diameter in the extending direction of the through hole. It becomes smaller as it goes from the one end part of the one end side of the optical part to the other end part of the connecting part side.
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