JP3659596B2 - Clear material retaining frame for gaming machines - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
[Industrial application fields]
  The present invention relates to a clear member holding frame of a gaming machine, and more specifically, a clear member holding frame for holding a front clear member (for example, glass) of a gaming machine is made of resin, and various displays are made possible. Regarding the holding frame.
[0002]
[Prior art]
  In general, game machines using game media include, for example, pachinko machines, arrange ball machines, sparrow ball machines, slot machines using medals, slot machines using balls, and a large number of game machines are arranged in a game store. This allows players to play games.
  Conventionally, a glass frame (clear member holding frame) filled with glass is provided on the front face of a gaming machine so that a player can face the game area. Such a glass frame is made of a metal plate, and is used for a metal decoration frame of a gaming machine (fixed to the front frame) so that a malfunction in the gaming area (for example, clogging of balls) can be resolved. The member that supports the glass frame is attached so as to be openable and closable.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
  By the way, the conventional glass frame has the following problems.
(B) Although the glass frame is a major member on the front of the gaming machine and has a significant impact on the overall impression of the gaming machine, the conventional glass frame is made of metal, so there is a limit to the degree of processing. there were.
(B) Conventional glass frames are made of metal and have only a common shape. Therefore, the overall impression of the gaming machine could not be increased. For example, a novel design was difficult.
(C) Since the glass frame was made of metal, various functional bodies could not be arranged. For example, various information displays could not be provided on the glass frame.
(D) Since the glass frame is made of metal, it is difficult to reduce the weight and cost of the glass frame.Met.
[0004]
  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a clear member holding frame of a gaming machine that enables various shapes by being resinized, can be arranged with various information indicators, and can achieve weight reduction and cost reduction. .
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  In order to achieve the above object, the first aspect of the present invention provides a front display panel having an upper plate formed on the front side.Can be opened and closedFront frame providedBe prepared forIn the clear member holding frame of the gaming machine that can hold the thin plate-like clear member in a state of covering the central opening,
  The clear member holding frame isAgainst the front frameDirectly above the front display panelCan be opened and closedThe clear member holding frame body in the clear member holding frame is formed of resin,
  The clear member holding frame main body is formed with a space on the back side excluding the central opening, and is formed in a bulging shape forward.
  In the indicator arrangement part formed in the lower part on the front side of the clear member holding frame body,A card frequency indicator that displays the balance of the prepaid card and a ball lendable indicator are arranged,
  Further, a ball lending button and a card discharge button operated when discharging the prepaid card are arranged in the display arrangement portion.
  The invention according to claim 2 dependent on claim 1 is characterized in that the indicator arrangement portion is formed in a planar shape.And
[0006]
[Action]
  In the present invention, the clear member holding frame body in the clear member holding frame is formed of resin, and the back surface side excluding the central opening of the clear member holding frame bodyInForming a space part, formed bulging forward,In the indicator arrangement part formed in the lower part on the front side of the clear member holding frame main body,A card frequency display and a ball lending-enabled display are arranged, and a ball lending button and a card ejection button are arranged in the display arrangement unit.
  Therefore, by making the clear member holding frame into a resin, it can be processed into various design shapes, and the overall impression of the gaming machine can be enhanced. For example, a novel design is possible.
[0007]
【Example】
  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
  1 to 6 show an embodiment of a gaming machine to which the present invention is applied.
Front view of gaming machine
  FIG. 1 is a front perspective view showing an entire pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a gaming machine). In FIG. 1, 1 is a gaming machine, and the gaming machine 1 is a frame-shaped front frame 11, a glass frame 13 (clear member holding frame) for holding glasses 12a and 12b (two pieces of glass), and a game board. 14, a front display panel 15, and a front operation panel 16.Front frame11 is supported by an upper hinge 22 and a lower hinge (not shown) on a wooden (which may be made of resin) machine frame 21 so as to be opened and closed, and a glass frame 13 is supported on the front frame 11 so as to be opened and closed. The clear member may be a transparent member, not the glass 12a, 12b, and may be a transparent plastic member, for example. It is recommended to use a heat-resistant and transparent plastic member. Further, the glass held in the glass frame 13 may be one or three.
  If at least one piece of glass is used, it is possible to cope with an illegal act of inserting a heated piano wire or the like into the game board 14 through the glass.
[0008]
  FIG. 1 shows a state in which the front frame 11 is opened and the glass frame 13 and the front display panel 15 are opened.
  An upper plate (not shown) is formed on the front side of the front display panel 15, and a ball feeder 23, a relay base 24, and an upper plate passage 25 are provided on the back side. The front operation panel 16 has an ashtray 31, a ball storage tray (bottom tray) 32 for storing balls, a ball removal lever 33 for pulling out the balls stored in the ball storage tray 32, and the operation of the launching device. And a firing operation knob 34 is provided.
  A glass breakage prevention member 35 is provided on the back side of the glass frame 13. The glass breakage prevention member 35 is made of a transparent plastic plate, and has a function of protecting the glass 12a and 12b from being collided with a ball fired or a momentary ball falling from above to prevent the glass from being broken. doing.
[0009]
  A game area 41 is formed on the game board 14, and the game area 31 is partitioned by an inner band 42 and an outer band 43. A launch rail 44 is disposed below the game board 14.
  A turbo lamp 51 that is lit from the left side when a big hit occurs is provided on the upper portion of the front frame 11 of the gaming machine 1.
  The glass frame 13 is supported by the front frame 11 so that it can be opened and closed, and is usually locked to the front frame 11 by a locking device. When the glass frame 13 is opened, a predetermined key is inserted into the locking hole 52 and rotated to release the locked state of the locking device.
[0010]
  Note that any game area on the game board 14 may be used. For example, it belongs to the so-called “first type” and includes a display device (special symbol display) that can variably display a plurality of symbols, and the variable display result in this display device is displayed in a predetermined special symbol. On this condition, a gaming machine that can generate a special gaming state (big hit state) advantageous to the player may be used. In addition, the game is performed by changing the symbol content of the display device. A gaming machine belonging to the “third type” or another type of gaming machine equipped with the display device, a so-called “second type” gaming machine. It can be applied to a wide range. In this embodiment, a type belonging to the “first type” is used.
[0011]
Back side configuration of glass frame
  Next, a detailed configuration of the glass frame 13 will be described.
  FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the back side of the glass frame 13. In FIG. 2, the glass frame 13 is roughly composed of a glass frame display unit 101 (corresponding to a clear member holding frame main body) and a glass reinforcing member 102.
(A) Glass frame display section
  The glass frame 13 is conventionally made entirely of metal in order to hold the glasses 12a and 12b. However, in this embodiment, the glass frame display portion 101 is made of resin (for example, ABS resin), and has a predetermined shape. Color (color for design) is painted. The upper frame (upper part) and the lower frame (lower part) of the glass frame display unit 101 are formed into a bulging part that bulges forward from the respective ends toward the center, and the left side part of the glass frame display unit 101 The right side and the right side are each formed into a rounded portion. In addition, a specific portion of the glass frame display portion 101 is painted yellow for selection display so that it can be easily understood that the resin is ABS resin. It should be noted that the yellow of the selection display may be applied to a part (or all) of the front side of the glass frame display unit 101, or may be applied to a part (or all) of the back side.
  Thus, by forming the glass frame display part 101 with resin, it can be processed into various design shapes, and the impression of the entire gaming machine 1 can be enhanced. For example, a novel design is possible. The design of the front side of the glass frame display unit 101 will be described later.
  Note that all or part of the surface side of the glass frame display unit 101 may be plated. After plating, the glass frame display unit 101 has a texture.GivenThe decorativeness is improved and the strength against impact is increased. In addition, the plating process to this glass frame display part 101 is performed by combined use of a chemical plating method and an electroplating method, or a vacuum evaporation method etc., for example. In the case of plating, since it becomes difficult to recycle, for example, the back side may be provided with a special color scheme.
[0012]
  An opening 103 for seeing through the game area 41 of the game board 14 through the glasses 12a and 12b is formed at the center of the glass frame display unit 101. Further, the glass frame display unit 101 is formed in a bulging shape so that a space 104 can be formed on the back side thereof. That is, a space 104 is formed around the back side of the glass frame display unit 101, and a decorative lamp base 105 is arranged in the space 104.
(B) Decorative lamp base
  The decorative lamp base 105 is fixed to the space part 104 of the glass frame display part 101 by, for example, screwing. A plurality of lamps 106 are arranged on the decorative lamp base 105, and the lamps 106 are controlled to be turned on according to the gaming state, and exhibit a decorative function. The front side of the glass frame display unit 101 corresponding to the decorative lamp base 105 is divided into three decorative lamps 161 to 163 as shown in FIG. 4 to be described later, and each of the decorative lamps 161 to 163 is lit alone. It is possible.
  Furthermore, in the space 104 on the back side of the glass frame display unit 101, an operation data display 111, a lucky number determination display 112 (see FIG. 4 for the other lucky number determination display) along the periphery of the opening 103, An information display 113 is arranged. Each display device has a display surface facing the front side of the glass frame display unit 101 through an opening (partially omitted because of difficulty in illustration) formed in the glass frame display unit 101.
  It corresponds to the operation data display 111, the lucky number determination display 112, 164, the information display 113, and the decorative lamp base 105 electrical display.
[0013]
(C) Operation data display
  The operation data display 111 has a configuration in which three rows of large 7-segment LEDs are arranged. As the operation data of the gaming machine 1, for example, the number of jackpots, jackpot probability (actual probability), the number of occurrences of probability fluctuation, the number of starts, the number of reach, It displays information such as the number of hits and the number of balls, and these are displayed based on signals from the hall management device. In addition, you may display based not only on the signal from a management apparatus but on the signal from the gaming machine 1 itself, for example. The operation data display 111 is fixed to the upper part of the back surface of the glass frame display unit 101 by fixing means such as screws.
[0014]
(D) Lucky number determination indicator
  The lucky number determination indicator 112 displays a lucky number and is not shown in FIG. 2, but the lucky number determination indicator (see FIG. 3 to be described later) is also provided on the other side of the rear surface of the glass frame display portion 101. The lamp base 150 of the lucky number determination indicator on the other side is shown).
  The lucky number determination indicator 112 has a lamp base 121 and a plurality of (five) lamps 122. The lamp base 121 is fixed to mounting bosses 123 and 124 formed on the back surface of the glass frame display unit 101 with screws. Further, openings 125 and 126 are formed on the side of the glass frame display unit 101, and the lamp 122 disposed on the lamp base 121 faces the front side of the glass frame display unit 101 through the openings 125 and 126. It is like that.
  Further, wiring processing members 127 to 130 (wiring processing means) are provided on the back side of the glass frame display unit 101. The wiring processing members 127 to 130 have an L-shaped cross section, and the back side of the glass frame display unit 101. Wiring processing is performed so that the wirings from the operation data display unit 111, the lucky number determination display unit 112, and the information display unit 113 are held together. By providing the wiring processing members 127 to 130, it is possible to prevent the wirings from being separated and to perform orderly wiring processing. Therefore, it is possible to prevent wiring trouble (disconnection, etc.).
[0015]
  The lucky number determination indicator 112 has, for example, five “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, and “10” on its surface (surface on the glass frame display unit 101 side: see FIG. 4 described later). Numbers are displayed, and the other lucky number determination display similarly displays, for example, five numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, and “9” on the surface thereof. The lucky number determination indicator 112 (same for the other lucky number determination indicator) starts moving and flashing the lamp 122 when a big hit occurs, and stops moving and flashing after a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds). Thus, any one of the lamps corresponding to the ten numbers including the other lucky number determination indicator lights up. As a result, any one of the numbers “1”, “2”, “3”, “7”... “10” is lit. If the lit number corresponds to a so-called hole lucky number, the game is allowed to continue with the ball.
[0016]
  For example, when the hole lucky number = “3” or “7”, one of the lamps of the lucky number determination indicator 112 (and the other lucky number determination indicator) displays a number “3” or “7”. When it is lit, it corresponds to a hole lucky number and you can play possession. When the lamp 122 is lit with other numbers, the exchange of possessions is forced.
  The lighting control of the lamp 122 of the lucky number determination indicator 112 is not limited to the above example. For example, the movement blinking is repeated during the normal game, and the movement blinking is stopped simultaneously with the occurrence of the big hit and one lamp 122 is turned on. Alternatively, the movement blinking may be repeated during the normal game and the occurrence of the big hit, and when the big hit ends, the movement blinking may be stopped and one lamp 122 may be turned on. May be. In the past, the lucky number was determined by a game board (for example, a side lamp or a special figure). However, if it is performed by the glass frame 12 as in this embodiment, it is easier to see than the conventional one. Troubles due to mistakes can be prevented.
[0017]
(E) Information display
  The information display 113 is composed of dot LEDs and displays various information for the game. Based on a signal from the hall management device 350 and a signal from the gaming machine 1, which will be described later, the two signals are switched appropriately. To display. The display may be performed based only on a signal from the management device 350 or a signal from the gaming machine 1 itself. The information display 113 is fixed to the lower part of the back surface of the glass frame display unit 101 by fixing means such as screws. Information displayed by the information display 113 includes the following. Note that the present invention is not limited to the following information, and these are merely examples, and other information may be displayed.
[0018]
・ Lucky number information (for example, you can play with 3 or 5
                                    → Replace all possessions with 4, 9 ”
                                “7 is unlimited all day”)
・ "I did it, big hit"
・ Information about games (for example, game methods)
・ "Unlimited until 12:00"
・ Dedicated stand display (for example, “Women only”, “Non-smoking stand”)
・ Premium introduction
・ New stand (opening) information
・ Regular holiday notice
  For example, the information display unit 113 normally displays “Today's lucky number is 3, 7” based on a signal from the management device 350. When a big hit occurs, the information display unit 113 gives priority to the signal from the gaming machine 1, Display “Large jackpot”. This makes it possible to quickly display information important for the player.
[0019]
(F) Glass reinforcing member
  Next, FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the glass frame 13. With reference to FIG. 3, the glass reinforcing member 102 will be described together with FIG.
  A glass reinforcing member 102 is disposed behind the glass frame display portion 101, and the glass reinforcing member 102 is formed in a rectangular shape using a metal as a material. The glass reinforcing member 102 has glass holding members 141a to 141c and glass holding members 142a to 142c so as to hold a plurality (two) of glasses 12a and 12b (not shown in FIG. 2, refer to FIG. 3). . One glass holding member 141a to 141c holds the first glass 12a from above the glass reinforcing member 102, thereby holding the glass on the three sides having the slits (that is, the glass enters the slits). Similarly, the other glass holding members 142a to 142c hold the second glass 12b from above the glass reinforcing member 102 to hold it on the three sides having the slits (that is, the glass enters the slits).
[0020]
  On the front side (player side) of the glass holding members 141a to 141c and the glass holding members 142a to 142c, metal-made strong intrusion prevention members 143a to 143d (intrusion prevention means) are arranged. The intrusion prevention member 143a has a function of preventing intrusion when a wire rod such as a piano wire is inserted into the game board 14 through the glass display frame 101 to perform an illegal operation on the accessory device. ing. That is, the intrusion prevention member 143a has an L-shaped cross section and is formed in a shape that is folded back toward the game board 14. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the intrusion of a wire such as a piano wire from the front side of the gaming machine 1 and realize a crime prevention function.
[0021]
  Similarly, the intrusion prevention members 143b and 143c are inserted into the game board 14 by inserting a wire such as a piano wire through the sides of the glasses 12a and 12b to perform an illegal operation on the accessory device. It has a function to prevent the intrusion. That is, the intrusion prevention members 143b and 143c have an L-shaped cross section, and are formed in a shape that is folded back toward the game board 14. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the intrusion of a wire such as a piano wire from the left and right sides of the gaming machine 1 and realize a crime prevention function.
  The intrusion prevention member 143d has a function to prevent the intrusion when an unauthorized operation is performed on the accessory device or the like by inserting a wire such as a piano wire into the game board 14 through the lower side of the glass 12a and 12b. have. That is, the intrusion prevention member 143d has an L-shaped cross section and is formed in a shape that is folded back toward the game board 14. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the intrusion of a wire such as a piano wire from the lower side of the gaming machine 1 and to realize a crime prevention function.
  Further, the intrusion prevention members 143a to 143d prevent fraud in which a piano wire or the like heated from the surface of the glass display frame 101 is inserted.
[0022]
  Locking portions 144 a and 144 b are arranged on one side of the glass reinforcing member 102, and the locking portions 144 a and 144 b function to lock the mechanism of the glass frame 12 including the glass reinforcing member 102 to the front frame 11. Have.
  Screw holes 145a to 145d are formed at four locations on the intrusion prevention members 143b and 143c of the glass reinforcing member 102 (the screw holes of the other intrusion prevention member 143c are not shown). The fixing means such as screws are passed through the four screw holes 145a to 145d formed in the intrusion prevention members 143b and 143c, and the mounting bosses 146a to 146d and 147a to 147d provided on the back side of the glass frame display unit 101 are respectively provided. By inserting and screwing, the glass reinforcing member 102 is fixed to the glass frame display portion 101.
  In this case, the lamp base 121 of the aforementioned lucky number determination indicator 112 is formed with a through hole 121a that can penetrate the mounting boss 146b. Therefore, when the lamp base 121 is attached to the back surface of the glass frame display unit 101, the through hole 121a penetrates the mounting boss 146b, so that the glass base member 102 is fixed to the glass frame display unit 101. 121 does not get in the way.
[0023]
Front view of glass frame display
  Next, a front configuration of the glass frame display unit 101 will be described with reference to FIG.
  As shown in FIG. 4, the front side of the glass frame display unit 101 is shaped so that the center part bulges forward, and the left and right sides are shaped like columns. Further, an operation data display 111 and decorative lamps 161 to 163 are arranged at the upper front of the glass frame display unit 101, and a lucky number determination display 112 and a lucky number determination display are arranged on the left and right sides of the glass frame display unit 101. 164 is disposed, and an information display 113 is disposed at the lower front portion of the glass frame display unit 101.
  The front side of the operation data display 111 is formed in a rectangular shape, and the operation data of the gaming machine 1 is displayed by arranging seven segments of large LEDs in three rows as described above. The decorative lamps 161 to 163 are turned on by the plurality of lamps 106 on the decorative lamp base 105 described above. The decorative lamps 161 to 163 perform, for example, a reach display that is turned on when a reach occurs, a jackpot display that is turned on when a big hit occurs, and a completion display that is turned on when a stop state occurs in the gaming machine 1. The lighting contents of the decoration lamps 161 to 163 are not limited to this, and other contents may be used. For example, the decorative lamps 161 to 163 may be turned on while the glass frame 12 is opened. If it does in this way, it will become possible to prevent others other than a staff member from opening the glass frame 12 and performing fraud.
[0024]
  As shown in FIG. 5, the lucky number determination display 164 has a lamp lens 165. The lamp lens 165 includes five lamps “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”. A number is displayed. A plurality of cylindrical portions 167 are formed on the back side of the lamp lens 165 on which the numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, and “9” are displayed, and the cylindrical portion 167 is a lamp. Each of the plurality of lamps 166 on the base 150 (see FIG. 3) can be accommodated one by one, and when any one of the lamps 166 is lit, a number corresponding to the other lamp that is not lit is irradiated. It has a configuration that does not. Mounting pins 168a and 168b are formed at both ends of the lamp lens 165, and these mounting pins 168a and 168b are inserted into the mounting holes 169a and 169b formed in the lamp lens mounting portion 170 so as to be detachable with one touch. The lamp lens 165 is mounted on the lamp lens mounting portion 170 and locked. On the other hand, by pulling the mounting pins 168a and 168b from the mounting holes 169a and 169b of the lamp lens mounting portion 170, the lamp lens 165 can be detached from the lamp lens mounting portion 170 with one touch. The configuration of the other lucky number determination indicator 112 is the same.
[0025]
  The display of the lamp lens 165 is not limited to the example of FIG. 5, and other displays (for example, symbols and symbols) may be used. Alternatively, the display of the lamp lens 165 may be 15 numbers of “1”, “2”, “3”,... “14”, “15”, or a number smaller than this. Good. The lamp lens 165 can be exchanged, and various lucky numbers can be displayed by exchanging with another lamp lens. For example, it is exchanged according to the type of gaming machine.
  The lucky number determination indicators 112 and 164 are not used when determining the hole lucky number, but may be used, for example, for determining the variation of the big hit probability (so-called probability variation) of the first type special symbol display. . For example, after the flashing at the time of the big hit, if the number of the lucky number determination indicators 112 and 164 is turned on with “7”, then the control may be made such that the big hit probability is increased.
  The front side of the information display 113 is formed in a rectangular shape, and various information is displayed by a number of dodd LEDs as described above. The information display 113 is not limited to the LED, but may be a color or monochrome type liquid crystal display (LCD), for example.
[0026]
Game machine control system
  Next, FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a control system in the gaming machine 1.
  In FIG. 6, this control system is roughly divided into a CPU for an accessory 301 (hereinafter simply referred to as a CPU) that performs control necessary for pachinko games, a ROM 302 that stores a control program, and a work area setting. RAM 303 for temporary storage of data necessary for control and control, nonvolatile EEPROM 304 for storing necessary data, probability setting values, etc., and continuing the storage even when the power is turned off, and crystal oscillation frequency divided The frequency divider 305 for obtaining the basic clock of the CPU 301, the power supply circuit 306 for supplying the necessary power to the CPU 301, the low-pass filter 307 for receiving various information signals, and the signal from the low-pass filter 307 via the bus 308 A buffer gate 309 for output to the CPU 301 and a signal from the CPU 301 are received via the bus 308. A power port 310, a driver 311 that drives a control signal input through the output port 310 to generate various drive signals and outputs them to each display, and the like, and generates sound effects necessary for the game (or audio) The sound generator 312 may be combined) and an amplifier 313 that amplifies the audio signal from the sound generator 312.
[0027]
  Each circuit including the CPU 301 is realized by a board unit called an accessory control circuit board including a microcomputer disposed at a predetermined position on the back side of the gaming machine 1. The board unit of the microcomputer exchanges control signals and data with, for example, ball lending machines, island facilities, and game shop management devices.
  The sound generator 312 generates sound effects necessary for the game, and the generated sound effects are amplified by the amplifier 313 and emitted from the speaker 314. In addition to the sound generator 312, for example, a voice synthesis IC is provided to perform voice synthesis necessary for the game (for example, voice that raises the expectation of the player at the time of big hit, “Yatter”, “probability fluctuation”) It may be.
[0028]
  Signals from the start switch 321, the count switch 322, the continuation switch (V winning detection switch) 323 and the probability setting device 324 are input to the low-pass filter 307. Note that the signal taken into the CPU 301 from the low-pass filter 307 is read by software twice by the CPU 301 to prevent chattering in consideration of a noise time constant and the like.
  The start switch 321 detects that a ball has won a start winning opening (not shown), and the count switch 322 detects a ball that has won a prize in a variable winning device (attacker). The continuation switch 323 is disposed in the variable winning device and detects that a ball has won a V winning opening (special winning opening). Each detection switch is a proximity switch, and detects a ball based on a change in magnetic force accompanying the passage of the ball.
[0029]
  The probability setting device 324 sets a big hit probability. For example, the big hit probability can be set in three stages. In addition to the big hit probability, the normal hit probability in the normal symbol display device may be set. The jackpot probability can also be set by a management device 350 (described later) arranged in the hall management room.
  Control signals are output from the driver 311 to the large winning opening solenoid 331, the special symbol display 332, the decoration lamp / LED 333, and the start memory display 334 of the variable winning device.
  The big prize opening solenoid 331 opens a variable prize winning device (attacker). When the special symbol display 332 is in a big hit state, after the first cycle, the V winning prize is used for a certain time or a certain number of balls in each cycle. The large winning opening solenoid is excited and the variable winning device opens. Further, the control signal from the driver 311 is output to the solenoid of the special symbol display 332, etc., so that necessary driving of the accessory device is performed. As the decoration lamp / LED 333, there are a side lamp for decoration arranged on the game board 14, various decoration LEDs, and the like, which are appropriately lit or blinking according to the contents of the game. The start memory display 334 displays that the start winning number is stored up to four.
[0030]
  Control signals are output from the driver 311 to the decorative lamps 161 to 163, the lucky number determination indicators 112 and 164, and the information indicator 113 arranged in the glass frame display unit 101 described above. On the other hand, a control signal is output from the hall management device 350 to the information display 113 and the operation data display 111. Therefore, a control signal is output to the information display 113 to display necessary information from both the driver 311 and the management device 350 on the gaming machine 1 side. In this case, the driver 311 on the gaming machine 1 side and the management device 350 can switch display information on the information display 113 by a control signal. For example, normally, information is displayed based on a signal from the management device 350, and when a big hit occurs, the signal from the gaming machine 1 is switched to display information related to the big win with priority. The display information switching control is not limited to such an example. For example, display contents may be selectable by the player by operating a button.
[0031]
  Not only the information display 113 but also the display information on the operation data display 111, the decoration lamps 161 to 163, the lucky number determination display 112 and 164 arranged in the glass frame display unit 101 is the game machine 1 or the management device 350. It may be transmitted from either.
  Further, a separate circuit for controlling the display information on the operation data display 111, the decoration lamps 161 to 163, the information display 113, and the lucky number determination displays 112 and 164 disposed in the glass frame display unit 101 is provided. It may be. For example, instead of transmitting and displaying the number of big hits and the probability of big hits from the management device 350, they may be processed and displayed by a separate circuit (for example, a counter circuit). A separate circuit may be provided for each gaming machine or may be provided for island facilities.
  The CPU 301 can exchange data with the hall management device 350 via the external information terminal 341 for the game board. The management device 350 collects necessary data from a large number of gaming machines and island facilities installed in the hall and manages the data. The management device 350 includes a management computer. The management computer includes a display, a printer, an in-store broadcasting device, a terminal device (for example, a keyboard), a data storage device, and the like, and performs control necessary for management.
[0032]
  In the above configuration, in this embodiment, the glass frame display portion 101 of the glass frame 12 is formed of resin, and the back side of the glass frame display portion 101 is formed in a bulging shape so as to be able to form the space portion 104. An operation data display 111, a lucky number determination display 112, 164, an information display 113, and a decorative lamp base 105 are attached to 104. The lucky number determination indicators 112 and 164 are arranged with the display surface facing the opening 103 formed in the glass frame display portion 101. Similarly, the display surface of the operation data display 111 is also arranged so as to face the front side of the glass frame display unit 101, and the decoration lamps 163 to 163 (that is, the display surface of the decoration lamp base 105) are also arranged in the glass frame display unit. A display surface is arranged on the front side of 101.
[0033]
  Therefore, by making the glass frame display portion 101 into a resin, it can be processed into various design shapes, and the overall impression of the gaming machine 1 can be enhanced. For example, it is possible to make a novel design.
  Various displays can be provided by forming the glass frame display unit 101 into a resin and forming it in a bulging shape so that the space 104 can be formed on the back side thereof. Therefore, various information can be displayed at a position that is easy for the player to see.
  Specifically, various functional bodies, that is, an operation data display 111, a lucky number determination display 112, 164, an information display 113, and decorative lamps 161 to 163 can be arranged on the glass frame display unit 101. Various kinds of information can be provided to the player by these various kinds of displays arranged in the frame display unit 101. In this case, since the glass frame display unit 101 is located in front of the player, by providing a display of various information on the glass frame display unit 101, information is displayed at a position that is easy for the player to see, and recognition is ensured. Can be done.
  Further, by making it possible to display the information from the gaming machine 1 and the information from the management device 350, it is possible to provide a large amount of information required by the player.
  By making the glass frame display unit 101 resin, the glass frame display unit 101 can be reduced in weight, and the cost of the resin and its molding cost can be reduced, so that the cost can be reduced.
  By providing the wiring processing members 127 to 130 (wiring processing means) on the back side of the glass frame display unit 101, orderly wiring can be performed.
[0034]
Other embodiments of the invention
  Next, FIG. 7 is a figure which shows the other Example of this invention, and this Example is a modification of a glass frame display part. In FIG. 7, an opening 103 is formed in a glass frame display unit 401 (corresponding to a clear member holding frame main body), and the center side of the front side of the glass frame display unit 401 swells forward. The left and right sides are formed in a columnar shape, and a flat display arrangement portion 401a is formed in the lower part.
  Further, an operation data display 111 and decorative lamps 161 to 163 are arranged at the upper front of the glass frame display unit 401, and a lucky number determination display 112 and a lucky number determination display are arranged on the left and right sides of the glass frame display unit 101. 164 is arranged. Each of these indicators has the same configuration as in the above embodiment, and is given the same number.
[0035]
  Further, in this embodiment, the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine in which a gaming machine and a card-type ball lending machine are installed in a pair, so-called CR machine (card reading machine). Therefore, the arrangement configuration of the flat display arrangement unit 401a at the lower front of the glass frame display unit 101 is different from that of the above embodiment.
  A flat display arrangement unit 401a at the lower front of the glass frame display unit 101 includes an information display 411 and a card frequency display (card balance) that displays the balance of a prepaid card that is composed of three columns using 7-segment LEDs. Display unit 412, a ball lending button (conversion button) 413 operated when borrowing a ball, a card discharge button (return button) 414 operated when discharging a prepaid card, and a ball lending possible indicator 415 are arranged. ing. The information display 411, the card power display 412, and the ball lendable display 415 correspond to an electrical display.
  Therefore, in this embodiment, the glass frame display unit 401 uses a prepaid card.LendingIn addition to the above-described effects, there is an advantage that the operability is very good for the player.
  In addition, this invention is not restricted to the example applied to a gaming machine like the said Example. For example, the present invention can be applied to a credit-type pachinko machine, and can also be applied to an arrange ball machine.
[0036]
【The invention's effect】
  According to invention of Claim 1, the clear member holding frame main body in the clear member holding frame is formed with resin, and the clear member holding frame main body is formed.ofA space is formed on the back side excluding the central opening, and a bulge is formed in the front.In the display arrangement part formed in the lower part on the front side of the clear member holding frame main body,A card frequency indicator, a ball lending indicator,Is placed,Furthermore, since the ball lending button and the card ejection button are arranged in the display arrangement portion, the following effects can be obtained.
  By making the clear member holding frame main body resin, variousNaIt can be processed into the shape of the design, and the overall impression of the gaming machine can be enhanced. For example, it becomes possible to make a novel design.
  Since the clear member holding frame main body is located in front of the player, by providing an electric display body that displays various information on the clear member holding frame main body, information is displayed at a position easy for the player to see and recognizes. It can be done reliably.
  By making the clear member holding frame main body into a resin, it is possible to reduce the weight of the clear member holding frame main body and reduce the cost of the resin and the molding cost thereof, thereby reducing the cost.
  In addition, there is an advantage that the operability is good for the player.
  According to the invention of claim 2, by forming the indicator arrangement portion in a planar shape,TheAdvantages such as purchase of balls using repaid cards, confirmation of card balance, card discharge, etc., especially for players, which is very easy to operateThere is.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of an embodiment of a gaming machine to which the present invention is applied.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the back side of the glass frame of the same example.
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the glass frame of the same example.
FIG. 4 is a front view of a glass frame display unit of the same example.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a main part of a lucky number determination display device according to the same embodiment;
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a control system of the same embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a front view of a glass frame display portion according to another embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
  1 gaming machine
  11 Front frame
  12a, 12b Glass (clear member)
  13 Glass frame (clear member holding frame)
  14 Game board
  101, 401 Glass frame display (clear member holding frame main body)
  102 Glass reinforcement member
  103 opening
  104 Space
  105 Decorative lamp base (electric display)
  111 Operation data display (electric display)
  112, 164 Lucky number determination display (electric display)
  113, 411 Information display (electric display)
  161-163 Decorative lamp
  141a-141c, 142a-142c Glass holding member
  143a to 143d intrusion prevention member (intrusion prevention means)
  144a, 144b Locking part
  350 Management device
  412 Card frequency display (electric display)
  415 Ball lending indicator (electric display)

Claims (2)

Bei Erare the front display panel forming an upper tray on the front side to the openable provided a front frame, in the clear member holding frame can be held game machine lamellar clear member so as to cover the opening of the center,
The clear member holding frame is arranged to be openable and closable directly above the front display panel with respect to the front frame , and further, a clear member holding frame body in the clear member holding frame is formed of resin,
The clear member holding frame main body is formed with a space on the back side excluding the central opening, and is formed in a bulging shape forward,
In the indicator arrangement part formed in the lower part on the front side of the clear member holding frame main body, a card frequency indicator for displaying the balance of the prepaid card and a ball lendable indicator are arranged,
Further, a clear member holding frame for a gaming machine, wherein a ball lending button and a card discharge button operated when discharging the prepaid card are arranged on the display arrangement portion.   2. The clear member holding frame of a gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the indicator arrangement portion is formed in a planar shape.

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