JP5746466B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine having a display capable of displaying light emitted from a first light emitting area and a second light emitting area including a peripheral area of the first light emitting area.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a gaming machine having a display capable of displaying light emitted from a first light emitting region and a second light emitting region including a peripheral region of the first light emitting region, a segment LED disposed on a substrate is used as a reflector. By dividing into eight shapes, a segment display portion serving as a first light emitting area is formed by each partitioned display segment, and the segment LED light can be transmitted to the front side of the segment display portion. A light guide plate having a substantially U-shaped vertical cross section is disposed so as to cover the entire segment display unit, and the light guide plate LED provided on the end surface of the light guide plate is caused to emit light, thereby causing the light guide plate to emit light in a planar shape. As a result, the light from the segment LED is projected forward through the light guide plate and can display symbols such as numbers and letters, and the light guide plate emits light in a planar shape, thereby forming the second light emitting region. Side region are those emit light (e.g., see Patent Document 1).

JP 2004-321258 A (page 8, FIG. 2)

  However, in the display of these patent documents 1, the light which entered the light guide plate is transmitted without being reflected well on the front surface of the light guide plate, and the light guide plate on the front surface of the light guide plate to be surface-emitted Only the both ends close to the LED shine strongly, and the area of the front central portion far from the light guide plate LED shines weakly. It was.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine having a display capable of excellent surface emission.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
It has a first light emitting area (segment display parts 140L, 140C, 140R and a production target display part 140D) and a second light emitting area (front panel light emitting part 142) including a peripheral area of the first light emitting area, and has translucency. Yusuke that front plate (front plate 140),
A first light emitter (white LEDs 103 to 106) provided on the back surface of the front plate;
A light guiding member (reflector 111) for guiding the first light emitted from the first light emitter to the back surface of the first light emitting region to emit light from the first light emitting region;
Provided on the side of the front plate, a second light emitter for irradiating a second light emitter light on the side towards or al the front plate and (front plate LED 160 ', 161'),
With
The front plate reflects a part of the second light emitted from the front plate to the front side of the front plate to emit light from the second light emitting region (uneven portion 143). On the back of the second light emitting region,
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) having a display (display unit 100) capable of displaying the first light emitting area and the second light emitting area separately;
The degree of permeability light compared to front plate rather low, translucent member for reflecting part of the light is reflected direction is changed to the front plate front side by the light guide emitting portion (smoke film 150), the It is characterized by being provided in close contact with the front surface of the second light emitting region of the front plate.
According to this feature, a semi-transparent member (smoke film 150) having a lower degree of light transmission than the front plate is provided in close contact with the front surface of the second light emitting region of the front plate. Since the light emission intensity of the portion far from the second light emitter in the second light emitting region can be improved while suppressing the light emission intensity in the portion close to the second light emitter, the second light emitting region of the front plate can be favorably surface-emitted. A gaming machine having a display can be provided.

A gaming machine according to claim 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The translucent member (smoke film 150) is also provided in close contact with the front surface of the first light emitting area (segment display portions 140L, 140C, 140R and the effect target display portion 140D) of the front plate (front plate 140). It is characterized by having.
According to this feature, it is not necessary to bring the semi-transparent members into close contact except for the first light emitting region, so that the work efficiency of the work of bringing these semi-transparent members into close contact can be improved.

A gaming machine according to claim 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
Said second rear surface of the light emitting region (front plate emitting portion 142), the recess of the rear light-shielding member (base case 120 made of a black resin which can be almost completely blocks light having a light-shielding property of the front plate (front plate 140) 122).
According to this feature, since the incidence of unnecessary light into the second light-emitting area from the back side can be reliably prevented, it can prevent the light emission color of the second light emitting region, resulting in a hybrid with useless light .

A gaming machine according to claim 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The light guided by the light guiding member (reflector 111) passes through the light diffusing member (diffusing plate 130, diffusing lens plate 131), and the first light emitting area (segment display units 140L, 140C, 140R and effect target display). Part 140D).
According to this feature, since the display quality of the first light emitting region can be improved by reducing the variation in the light emission intensity in the first light emitting region, it is possible to improve the presentation effect by the light emission of the display.

A gaming machine according to claim 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
In the display (display unit 100), at least one of the first light emitter (white LEDs 103 to 106) and the second light emitter (front plate LEDs 160 ′ and 161 ′) is a multicolor light emitting diode (full color light emitting diode). It is characterized by being.
According to this feature, the first light-emitting area and the second light-emitting area can be made to emit light in various emission colors, so that it is possible to improve the effect produced by the light emission of the display.

The gaming machine of the present invention is composed of a transparent acrylic resin plate (acrylic plate 61), and a game board (game board 6) in which a game area (game area 7) in which a game ball flows down is formed on the front surface of the acrylic resin board. ), And the display (display unit 100) can collide with a game ball in the game area, and contact the acrylic resin plate (the contact between the decorative frame 99 and the acrylic plate 61 surface). In the outer peripheral portion of the portion, the space is provided so as to have a gap (gap 63) between the acrylic resin plate and the display.
According to this feature, the outer peripheral portion of the contact portion of the acrylic resin plate with the display device is rubbed by the display device due to the collision of the game ball to generate fine abrasion powder, and the display device is covered with these abrasion powder particles. It is possible to avoid the occurrence of inconvenience due to a decrease in the transparency of an undisclosed game area.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine in the example from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. (A) is the whole figure which shows the game board 6 in the execution example, (b) is the AA cross section diagram which shows the installation section of production display device 9 of game board 6. It is a perspective view which shows the display unit 100 which comprises the effect display apparatus 9 used for the Example. It is a disassembled perspective view of the display unit 100 used for the Example. It is a figure which shows the light emission aspect in the front plate 140 of the display unit 100 used for the Example. (A) is a front view of the smoke film 150 used for the Example, (b) is sectional drawing of the smoke film 150, (c) is sectional drawing of smoke film 150 'of another form. is there. It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram which shows the light emission aspect in the display unit 100 used for the Example. (A) is a cross-sectional schematic diagram which shows the light emission aspect at the time of using the smoke film 150 of this invention, (b) is a cross-sectional schematic diagram which shows the light emission aspect at the time of not using the smoke film 150 of this invention. is there. (A), (b) is a fracture | rupture perspective view which shows the other example of a form.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be opened and closed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. A structure including the board 6).

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball. Moreover, the game board 6 shown in FIG. 4 is attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2 so that attachment or detachment is possible. The game board 6 is a structure including a transparent acrylic acrylic plate 61 constituting the gaming board 6 and various components attached to the acrylic plate 61. In addition, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there are three segment display portions 140L, 140C, 140R, and an effect target display portion 140D that informs whether the effect display target is a first special symbol or a second special symbol to be described later. An effect display device 9 including the display unit 100 having the above is provided, and a game ball flowing down the game area 7 can collide with the outer periphery of the effect display device 9.

  In the effect display device 9, variable display (fluctuation) of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is performed. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that variably displays an effect symbol (decoration symbol) as identification information. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8a executes the second special display. When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device in accordance with the variable display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a first starting winning port 13 and a second starting winning port 14 is provided below the effect display device 9, and a special variable winning ball is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. A ball device 20 is provided. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate.

  On the left side of the game board 6 toward the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, a first special symbol display 8a that variably displays a first special symbol as identification information is provided. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. On the other hand, on the right side of the game board 6 toward the special variable winning ball device 20, a second special symbol display 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as identification information is provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  In this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both 0 to 9), but the types may be different. Further, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) of, for example, 00 to 99, for example.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator.

  For the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14), a variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) When the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed when the big hit game or the small hit game is not executed. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b. Display design (also referred to as a decorative design) as a design. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Synchronous means that the start time and end time of variable display are substantially the same (may be exactly the same) and the variable display period is substantially the same (may be exactly the same). Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the jackpot The combination of is stopped and displayed.

  The variable winning ball device 15 provided below the effect display device 9 is provided with the first start winning port 13 as described above, and the game ball won in the first starting winning port 13 is a game board. 6 is detected by the first start port switch 13a (see FIG. 2).

  Further, the variable winning ball device 15 is provided with a second start winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second starting winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than the first starting winning opening 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize. Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is very likely to win the second start winning port 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly under the effect display device 9, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first start winning opening 13 is further reduced, or the first start winning opening is set. The winning percentage of the second starting prize opening 14 is such that the nails are densely arranged around 13 or the nail arrangement around the first starting prize opening 13 is difficult to guide the game ball to the first starting prize opening 13. This may be made higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 13.

  At the position near the left of the first special symbol display 8a, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first starting winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as starting memory or starting prize memory) is displayed. A first special symbol storage memory display 18a comprising four indicators (for example, LEDs) is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  A second special symbol display unit 8b has a second special symbol composed of four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number, at a position near the right of the second special symbol display 8b. A symbol holding storage display 18b is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, there is provided a variable winning ball device 15 that opens and closes only the second starting winning opening 14, but the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 13 are provided. Any of the winning openings 14 may be provided with a variable winning ball apparatus that opens and closes.

  The special variable winning ball device 20 provided below the variable winning ball device 15 includes an opening / closing plate, and when a specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, In addition, in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the solenoid 21 controls the open / close plate to open, thereby winning a prize. The grand prize opening that becomes the area becomes open. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  A normal symbol display 10 is provided at the lower right side of the game board 6. The normal symbol display 10 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “◯” and “x”) called normal symbols.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized when turned on). For example, if the lower lamp is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change.

  In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of indicators that are turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of indicators that are lit is reduced by one.

  Further, in the probability variation state where the probability of being determined to be a big hit as compared to the normal state is high, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 The opening time becomes longer and the number of opening times is increased. That is, the game ball is controlled to be in a high base state that is controlled so as to make it easier for the game ball to start and win (that is, the variable display execution conditions in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are easily established). Transition. Further, in this embodiment, even in the short time state (the game state in which the special symbol variable display time is shortened), the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 becomes longer and the number of times of opening is increased.

  Instead of extending the time during which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state (also referred to as the open extended state), the normal symbol display unit 10 shifts to a normal symbol probability changing state in which the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display unit 10 is a hit symbol is increased. Depending on the situation, the high base state may be entered. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In this case, by performing the transition control to the normal symbol probability changing state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the frequency at which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased. Therefore, if the normal symbol probability changing state is entered, the opening time and the number of opening times of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased, and a state where it is easy to start a winning (high base state) is achieved. That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 can be increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol or the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probabilistic symbol. It changes to an advantageous state (a state where it is easy to win a start). It should be noted that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept including changing from a closed state to an open state.

  Moreover, you may transfer to a high base state by shifting to the normal symbol time short state where the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is shortened. In the normal symbol short-time state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, so that the frequency of starting the variation of the normal symbol increases, and as a result, the frequency of hitting the normal symbol increases. Therefore, when the frequency that the normal symbol is won increases, the frequency that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased, and the start winning state is easily set (high base state).

  Also, by shifting to the short time state when the variation time (variable display period) of special symbols and production symbols is shortened, the variation time of special symbols and production symbols is shortened, so that effective start winnings are likely to occur. The possibility that a big hit game is played increases.

  Furthermore, by making transitions to all the states shown above (open extended state, normal symbol probability change state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state), it will be easier to win a start (shift to a high base state). May be. In addition, it is easier to win a start (high base) by shifting to any one of the above states (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state). Transition to a state).

On the left and right sides of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there are provided decorative LEDs 25 that are displayed blinking during the game, and at the lower part there is an outlet 26 for taking in a hit ball that has not won. In addition, two speakers 27R and 27L that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. In addition, a frame LED 28 is provided at a portion located between the two speakers 27R and 27L in the upper part of the outer periphery of the game area 7. Frame LED28 and decoration L ED25 and display unit 100, is an example of a luminescent material for production which is provided in the pachinko game machine 1. In addition to the above-described various LEDs for production (decoration), LEDs and lamps for production are installed.

  In addition, an operation unit 50 as an operation means that can be operated by a player is provided on a member constituting the hit ball supply tray 3. The operation unit 50 is provided with a pressing operation unit (not shown) made of a transparent resin member that can be pressed by the player and can be turned on by the LED 50b. An operation switch 50a for detecting a pressing operation of the pressing operation unit is provided below the pressing operation unit (see FIG. 3).

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. The game ball launched from the hitting ball launching device enters the game area 7 through a guide rail 40 (see FIG. 4A) formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and enters the game display area 9 or the game The game area 7 is descended while colliding with a large number of guide nails erected in the area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, 1), the first special symbol display 8a starts variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts variable display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Is done. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning opening 14 and is detected by the second start opening switch 14a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the special symbol variable display ends, 2), the second special symbol display 8b starts variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts variable display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Is done. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 14. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. 2 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or built-in. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54, so that the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to win a jackpot based on a display result of variable symbol special display. The random number circuit 503 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  The random number circuit 503 includes a numeric data update range selection setting function (initial value selection setting function and upper limit value selection setting function), numeric data update rule selection setting function, and numeric data update rule selection. It has various functions such as a switching function. With such a function, the randomness of the generated random numbers can be improved.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 560 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54 (an ID number assigned with a different value for each product of the game control microcomputer 560). The numerical data obtained by the execution is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 503 can be further improved.

  The game control microcomputer 560 reads numerical data as random R from the random number circuit 503 when a start winning to the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a occurs, and starts to change the special symbol and the effect symbol. Sometimes it is determined whether or not to make a big hit display result as a specific display result based on the random R, that is, whether or not to make a big hit. Then, when it is determined to be a big hit, the gaming state is shifted to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player.

  The types of jackpots include a probability variation jackpot (probability variation jackpot) that shifts to a probability variation state (hereinafter also referred to as a probability variation state) that has a higher probability of occurrence of a jackpot than the normal gaming state, and a transition to a probability variation state Usually, there is a big hit, and any of these big hits is determined by random R or an individual random number from the random number circuit 503.

  A specific display mode in which such a jackpot gaming state occurs is called a jackpot symbol, and in this example, a plurality of types are determined in advance. Note that the jackpot symbol when the probability variation jackpot is determined is referred to as the probability variation symbol, and a symbol different from the normal symbol which is the jackpot symbol when the normal jackpot is determined is assigned in advance.

  When the big hit gaming state occurs in this way, the opening / closing plate of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened, which is a first state advantageous to the player. This first state ends when a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds) or a predetermined number of hit balls (for example, 10) wins, whichever comes first, and then for the player This is a disadvantageous second state. If a hit ball that has entered the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 in the first state is detected by the count switch 23, the opening / closing plate is opened again after the end of the first state and the first opening / closing plate is opened. It becomes the state of. In this embodiment, the repeated continuous control in the first state can be executed up to 15 times.

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (the value of the special symbol process flag or the total pending storage number counter) and the data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up.

  A reset signal (not shown) from the power supply board is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 560. A reset circuit for generating a reset signal supplied to the game control microcomputer 560 and the like is mounted on the power supply board. When the reset signal becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like are in an operable state, and when the reset signal becomes low level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like are in an operation stop state. Therefore, an allowable signal that allows the operation of the game control microcomputer 560 or the like is output during a period when the reset signal is at a high level, and a game control microcomputer is output when the reset signal is at a low level. An operation stop signal for stopping the operation of 560 or the like is output. Note that the reset circuit may be mounted on each electric component control board (a board on which a microcomputer for controlling the electric parts is mounted).

  Further, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board has dropped below a predetermined value is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the power supply board monitors the voltage value of a predetermined voltage (for example, DC30V or DC5V) used in the gaming machine, and when the voltage value decreases to a predetermined value (the power supply voltage is reduced). A power supply monitoring circuit that outputs a power-off signal indicating that). A clear signal (not shown) indicating that the clear switch for instructing to clear the contents of the RAM is operated is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560.

  Also, an input driver circuit for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a and 39a to the game control microcomputer 560. 58 is also mounted on the main board 31. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. 31. Further, an information output circuit (not shown) for outputting an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 31.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. The control command is received, and display control of the effect display device 9 that variably displays the effect symbol is performed.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but may be equipped with a microcomputer. Further, without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control.

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control microcomputer 90 including an effect control CPU 91 and a RAM. The RAM may be externally attached. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 91 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives a capture signal from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( In response to the (effect control INT signal), the effect control command is received via the input driver 82 and the input port 83. Further, the effect control CPU 91 causes the LED lighting control circuit 89 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

  In this embodiment, an LED lighting control circuit 89 that performs display control of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 90 is mounted on the effect control board 80. The LED lighting control circuit 89 provides control signals for controlling the lighting / extinction and lighting color of each LED provided in the display unit 100 to the effect display device 9 independently of the effect control microcomputer 90. Output.

  The effect control CPU 91 reads data necessary for lighting control from a display data ROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The display data ROM is for storing in advance information on the lighting state and the lighting color for performing the display displayed on the effect display device 9. The effect control CPU 91 outputs the data read from the display data ROM to the LED lighting control circuit 89. The LED lighting control circuit 89 executes display control (lighting control) based on data input from the effect control CPU 91.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver 82 on the effect control board 80. The input driver 82 passes the signal input from the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 80 (the signal direction does not pass in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a regulating means.

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. FIG. 3 illustrates a diode. A unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Furthermore, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port 571 that is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 toward the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit that is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (on the relay board 77 side).

  Further, the effect control CPU 91 outputs a signal for driving the LED to the lamp driver board 35 via the output port 85. Further, the effect control CPU 91 outputs sound number data to the audio output board 70 via the output port 84.

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies a drive signal to each LED of the frame LED 28 and the decoration LED 25. When a light emitter other than the LED is provided, a drive circuit (driver) for driving the light emitter is mounted on the lamp driver substrate 35.

  In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input driver 702. The voice synthesizing IC 703 generates voice or sound effect according to the sound number data, and outputs it to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplifier circuit 705 outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 to the speakers 27R and 27L. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data corresponding to the sound number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data showing the output form of the sound effect or sound in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, the changing period of the effect design).

  The effect control CPU 91 is connected to the operation unit 50 via the input / output port 86, and outputs a signal for driving the LED 50 b in the operation unit 50 via the input / output port 86, and the operation unit 50. An operation signal output in response to the player's pressing operation is input from the operation switch 50a.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be briefly described based on the main process executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the gaming control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) After executing a security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid, the main process is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets interrupt prohibition. Next, a stack pointer designation address is set in the stack pointer. Then, after initialization of the built-in device (such as initialization of CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits)), the RAM is set to an accessible state.

  Then, RAM clear processing is performed. The RAM clear process initializes predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a random number for normal symbol determination) to 0, but an arbitrary value or a predetermined value It may be initialized to. In addition, the entire area of the RAM 55 may not be initialized, and predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a random number for normal symbol determination) may be left as it is. In addition, the initial address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer, and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area. By these processes, for example, a random number counter for normal symbol determination, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag (not shown), a flag for selectively performing processing according to the control state, etc. Is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 initializes a sub board (a board on which a microcomputer other than the main board 31 is mounted) (a command indicating that the game control microcomputer 560 has executed an initialization process). Is also transmitted to the sub-board (step S13). For example, when the effect control microcomputer 90 receives the initialization designation command, the effect display device 9 performs screen display for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized, that is, initialization notification.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initially setting the random number circuit 503. For example, the CPU 56 performs setting according to the random number circuit setting program to cause the random number circuit 503 to update the value of the random R.

  Then, the CPU 56 sets a register of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 2 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process in the main process. When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are executed, the interrupt disabled state is set, and when the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are finished, the interrupt permitted state is set. In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol when it is not a big hit, or a random number for determining whether to reach when it is not a big hit, The random number update process is a process for updating the count value of a counter for generating a display random number. The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number determines the initial value of the count value of a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to win a normal symbol (ordinary random number generation counter for normal symbol determination). It is a random number to do. Game control process for controlling the progress of the game (game control microcomputer 560 is a process for controlling a game device such as an effect display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the game machine itself. Or a process for transmitting a command signal to cause another microcomputer to control, or a game device control process), the count value of the random number for determination per normal symbol is one round (the value that can be taken by the random number for determination per normal symbol) When the number of steps between the minimum value and the maximum value is increased), an initial value is set in the counter.

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed using an effect symbol (decorative symbol) variably displayed on the effect display device 9. Further, when the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the reach effect is always executed. When the display result of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not to execute the reach effect by lottery using a random number. However, it is the production control microcomputer 90 that actually executes the reach production control.

  When a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes a timer interrupt process (not shown). In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal has been output (whether or not an on-state has been turned on) is executed. The power-off signal is output, for example, when a power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, and 39a are input via the input driver circuit 58, The state is determined.

  Next, the CPU 56 has a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the on-hold storage display 41 is executed. For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display is executed according to the contents of the output buffer.

  In addition, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a random number for determination per normal symbol used for game control is performed. The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing. In the special symbol process, corresponding processing is executed in accordance with a special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol indicator 8a, the second special symbol indicator 8b, and the big prize opening in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Next, a normal symbol process is performed. In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes the corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 90.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the number of prize balls based on the detection signals of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a. Execute the process. Specifically, the payout control is performed in accordance with winning detection based on any one of the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a being turned on. A payout control command (award ball number signal) indicating the number of winning balls is output to a payout control microcomputer mounted on the substrate 37. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the CPU 56 relates to solenoid on / off in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. Is output to the output port (output processing).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of special symbols in an output buffer for setting special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag. For example, if the variation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set when the start flag set in the special symbol process is set, the CPU 56, for example, every 0.2 seconds passes. Then, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by one. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in step S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, whereby the first special symbol display unit 8a and the second special symbol display unit 8b Variable display of the second special symbol is executed.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data in accordance with the value of the normal symbol process flag. For example, when the start flag related to the variation of the normal symbol is set, the CPU 56 switches the display state (“◯” and “×”) for the variation rate of the normal symbol every 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set. With such a speed, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer (for example, 1 indicating “◯” and 0 indicating “x”) is switched every 0.2 seconds. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal symbol on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set, and the process ends.

  In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, the effect symbols are all stopped and displayed on the “left”, “middle”, and “right” segment display portions 140L, 140C, and 140R in the effect display device 9.

  When “5”, which is a small hit, is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display variable display mode is “suddenly probable big hit” on the effect display device 9. In the same manner as in the case where the effect symbol is variably displayed, a predetermined small hit symbol (the same symbol as the sudden probability variation big hit symbol, for example, "135") may be stopped and displayed. The display effect in the effect display device 9 corresponding to the fact that “5”, which is the small hit symbol, is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b is referred to as a “small hit” variable display mode. .

  Here, the small win is a hit that is allowed up to a small number of times that the big winning opening is opened compared to the big win (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 seconds is twice). When the small hit game ends, the game state does not change. That is, there is no transition from the probability variation state to the normal state or from the normal state to the certain variation state. In addition, the sudden probability change big hit is allowed up to a small number of times that the big winning opening is opened in the big hit gaming state (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 second is twice), but the opening time of the big winning opening is extremely short. It is a big hit and it is a big hit that shifts the gaming state after the big hit game to a probable change state (that is, it makes it appear to the player as if it suddenly became a probable change state) is there). That is, in this embodiment, the sudden winning odds and the small wins have the same opening pattern of the big prize opening. By controlling in such a way, if the winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds, it is impossible to recognize whether it is suddenly a big hit or a small hit, so a high probability state for the player (Probable change state) can be expected, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Next, the gaming board 6 used in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 4A. The gaming board 6 has an appearance as shown in the front view of FIG. It is a plate-like structure having a shape, and a substantially circular game region 7 surrounded by a guide rail 40 is formed on the front surface thereof.

  In the game area 7, the aforementioned effect display device 9, variable winning ball device 15, special variable winning ball device 20, first special symbol display device 8a, second special symbol display device 8b, and first special symbol hold memory. The display 18a, the second special symbol storage memory display 18b, the gate 32, the normal symbol display 10, the normal symbol storage memory display 41, and the decoration LED 25 are provided. The winning holes 29, 30, 33, and 39 for paying out game balls are provided, and the game balls that have entered the winning holes 29, 30, 33, and 39 are guided to the back side of the game board 6. , It is detected by the winning opening switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a provided corresponding to the winning openings 29, 30, 33, 39.

  In the game area, there are provided a windmill and a number of guide nails for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball.

  A game that is supplied from the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 4 and is launched toward the game area 7 by a hammer (not shown) that is swung by operating a hitting ball operating handle 5 provided below the pachinko gaming machine 1. The ball enters the game area 7 along the guide rail 40 and then flows down the game area. The game balls that have not won any of the winning ports 29, 30, 33, 39, the variable winning ball device 15, the special variable winning ball device 20 and the like flow into the out port 26, so that they enter the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is guided and discharged as an out ball from below the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The game board 6 of this embodiment is formed of the transparent acrylic plate 61 as described above, and is not provided with the effect display device 9, the variable winning ball device 15 and the like, and the game area 7 in which the game ball can flow down. Is transparent so that the back side of the game board 6 can be viewed from the front side of the game board 6.

  Here, the effect display device 9 used in the present embodiment will be described below mainly with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 4A, the effect display device 9 of the present embodiment is provided with an annular decorative frame 99 having a dragon decorative body, and is provided in the decorative frame 99 and integrated with the decorative frame 99. The plurality of screw fixing portions 99 ′ provided on the outer peripheral portion of the decorative frame 99 are screwed to a transparent acrylic plate 61 constituting the game board 6 (see FIG. 4 (b)).

  A step portion 62 is formed on the outer peripheral portion of the back surface of the decorative frame 99 in contact with the surface of the acrylic plate 61 so as to be enlarged and displayed in FIG. Thus, a gap 63 is formed in the outer peripheral portion of the contact surface between the surface of the acrylic plate 61 (game board 6) and the decorative frame 99. By doing so, the effect display device 9 ( When the game ball collides with the decorative frame 99) and the effect display device 9 (decorative frame 99) vibrates, the surface of the acrylic plate 61 is scraped by the outer peripheral corners of the decorative frame 99 to generate fine abrasion powder. Although it is preferable because it is possible to prevent the transparency of the game area 7 not covered by the effect display device 9 from being deteriorated by these rubbing powders, the present invention is not limited to this, and the step portions 62 are provided. You may make it not.

Further, in this embodiment, only the gaps 63 are provided. However, by filling the gaps 63 with an elastic member such as a liquid rubber material, for example, even if abrasion powder is generated inside the gaps 63, The scraping powder may be prevented from entering the game area 7.

  In this embodiment, the gap 63 is formed by providing the step 62 on the decorative frame 99. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the gap 63 may be formed on the decorative frame 99, for example. A space 63 may be formed by sandwiching a spacer having a predetermined outer shape slightly smaller than the outer shape of the contact surface with the acrylic plate 61 between the decorative frame 99 and the acrylic plate 61. In this case, the spacer material may be an elastic body having appropriate elasticity.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the display unit 100 according to the present embodiment has a horizontal rectangular shape, and the front upper center portion thereof includes three segment display portions 140L, 140C, and 140R that serve as a first light emitting region, and an effect target. A display unit 100 ′ having a display unit 140D and a front panel light emitting unit 142 serving as a second light emitting region including a peripheral region of the segment display units 140L, 140C, and 140R and the production target display unit 140D In the display units 140L, 140C, and 140R, numbers and characters of each color are displayed, and the front panel illumination board 160 disposed in the light shielding covers 162 and 163 that are mounted at both end positions of the display unit 100 ′. The front panel light emitting unit 142 emits light in each color by the light from the front panel LEDs 160 ′ and 161 ′ mounted on the front panel 161. See Figure 7).

As shown in FIG. 6, the display unit 100 is mounted with the white LED 103 to 106 corresponding to the back cover 101, the segment display units 140 </ b> L, 140 </ b> C, 140 </ b> R, and the production target display unit 140 </ b> D from the back side of the display unit 100. The back substrate 102 accommodated in the back cover 101, the segment holes 111L, 111C, 111R corresponding to the white LEDs 103 to 105, and the light guide holes 111D corresponding to the white LEDs 106, are made of black resin having a light shielding property. The reflector 111 molded in this way, the base case 120 molded with a black resin having a light-shielding property, to which various components constituting the display unit 100 are mounted, and a white turbid acrylic plate, and the incident light A diffusing plate 130 that diffuses and a transparent acrylic resin, and a segment display 140 , 140C, 140R and the portion corresponding to the production target display unit 140D are formed into convex lens portions 131L, 131C, 131R, 131D having a predetermined shape protruding forward in the respective portions constituting the segment, and the white LED 103 ~ Before the diffusion lens plate 131 that diffuses the light incident from 106, the transparent acrylic resin, the segment display units 140L, 140C, and 140R, the production target display unit 140D, and the front panel light emitting unit 142 are formed. A face plate 140, a front plate light-emitting unit 142 is translucent, a smoke film 150 that covers the front surface of the display unit 100 ′, front plate illumination substrates 160 and 161 disposed at both end positions of the front plate 140, A light shielding cover 162, 1 formed of a black resin having a light shielding property and covering the front side of the front plate illumination substrates 160, 161. 3, and a.

  In this embodiment, the reflector 111 and the base case 120 are molded of black resin, so that the reflector 111 and the base case 120 have a light-shielding property that is a characteristic capable of blocking light almost completely. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and these light-shielding properties can be obtained by using, for example, a colored resin containing a colored pigment having a high hiding power other than black or colored or colorless. You may make it give to the reflector 111 and the base case 120 by implementing light-shielding paint, metal plating, etc. on the surface of resin.

  Further, in this example, a transparent acrylic resin is used as the translucent material that forms the front plate 140, but the present invention is not limited to this, and as these translucent materials, Any material can be used as long as it transmits light sufficiently. For example, a polyethylene terephthalate resin or a polycarbonate resin can be suitably used.

The reflector 111 and the rear substrate 102 are fixed to the back surface of the base case 120 with screws, and the reflector 111 and the rear substrate 102 fixed with screws are fixed to the base case with screws inserted into the screw fixing portions 112. It is housed and protected in a back cover 101 that is mounted so as to cover the entire back surface of 120.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the base case 120 is formed with an outer peripheral frame 121 protruding forward on the outer periphery of the display unit 100 ′, and in the outer peripheral frame 121, an upper portion and a lower portion of the outer peripheral frame 121. A concave portion 122 having a nine-sided shape in contact with each other is formed, and the diffusion plate 130 and the diffusion lens plate 131 are stored in the concave portion 122.

  The segment display portion is connected to the bottom surface of the recess 122 so as to communicate with the segment holes 111L, 111C, 111R of the reflector 111 and the light guide hole 111D of the reflector 111 screwed to the back surface of the base case 120 via the screw fixing portion 112. Openings 120L, 120C, 120R, and 120D having the same shape as 140L, 140C, and 140R and the production target display unit 140D are formed.

  Also, the back substrate 102 corresponds to the seven white LEDs 103 corresponding to the segment holes 111L, the seven white LEDs 104 corresponding to the segment holes 111C, the seven white LEDs 105 corresponding to the segment holes 111R, and the light guide hole 111D. The two white LEDs 106 are mounted on the front surface, and the protective resistors of these white LEDs 103 to 106, the connection connectors for connecting to the effect control board 80, and the like are mounted on the rear surface.

  The white LEDs 103 to 106 are individually turned on and off by a drive signal from the effect control board 80, whereby various numbers, symbols, and the like are displayed on the display unit 100 ', and R (red), G (Green) and B (blue) can emit light, and by emitting these R (red), G (green), and B (blue) at the same time, white light can be emitted, and further, light is emitted. By controlling the color intensity, it is possible to emit a large number of colors, and numbers and symbols are displayed in a large number of colors.

  When the back substrate 102 is screwed to the back surface of the base case 120, the white LEDs 103 to 106 have the segment holes 111L, 111C, 111R of the reflector 111 screwed to the back surface of the base case 120 and the light. It is surface-mounted so as to be positioned substantially at the center of the guide hole 111D.

  That is, each of the segment holes 111L, 111C, 111R and the light guide hole 111D of the reflector 111 has openings 120L, 120C, 120R that match the segment display portions 140L, 140C, 140R and the production target display portion 140D that are the first light emitting areas. By being provided so as to surround the white LEDs 103 to 106 toward 120D, the light emitted from the white LEDs 103 to 106 and the segment display units 140L, 140C, and 140R through the openings 120L, 120C, 120R, and 120D It will be guided to the back of the target display unit 140D.

  A columnar protrusion having a predetermined height for fixing the back substrate 102 with screws is formed at a predetermined position on the back surface of the base case 120, and the white LED 103 is fixed by screwing the back substrate 102 via the columnar protrusions. The front surface of the back substrate 102 on which .about.106 is mounted and the rear surface of the reflector 111 screwed to the base case 120 are in close contact with each other.

  With this configuration, the light emitted from the white LEDs 103 to 106 does not leak from the contact surface between the reflector 111 and the back substrate 102, and the segment holes 111L, 111C, and 111R formed in the reflector 111 and the light guide are formed. The holes 111D are guided to the front side of the base case 120 through the openings 120L, 120C, 120R, and 120D, that is, the rear surfaces of the segment display units 140L, 140C, and 140R and the production target display unit 140D.

  In addition, a recess 122 of the base case 120 formed of a light-shielding resin is provided between the front plate 140 and the reflector 111 serving as a partition member so as to cover the back surface of the front plate light emitting unit 142 of the front plate 140. Therefore, it is possible to reliably prevent unnecessary light from entering the front plate light emitting unit 142 from the back side, and the emission color of the front plate light emitting unit 142 is mixed with unnecessary light and changes. It is preferable that the reflector 111 and the rear substrate 102 are not visually recognized by the player from the front side through the front plate light emitting unit 142, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead of this, the base case 120 that does not have the concave portion 122 that covers the back surface of the front plate light emitting portion 142 may be used.

  The diffusing plate 130 and the diffusing lens plate 131 housed in the recess 122 of the base case 120 have the same outer shape as the outer shape of the dent 122, and the diffusing plate 130 and the diffusing lens plate 131 are recessed. The screw holes 130 ′ formed in the diffusion plate 130, the screw holes 132 formed in the diffusion lens plate 131, and the screw holes formed in the recess 122 of the base case 120 by being inserted into the diffusion plate 130. 124, and screw fixing can be easily performed, and each convex lens formed on the diffusing lens plate 131 matches the openings 120L, 120C, 120R, and 120D. Yes.

  Then, the diffusion plate 130 and the diffusion lens plate 131 are closed and the recessed portion 122 is closed and fixed, and the front plate 140 is disposed on the display portion 100 ′ so as to bridge over the pedestal portions 123 formed at both ends of the recessed portion 122. The

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the front plate 140 has a shape in which the upper end portion and the lower end portion are fitted and fitted to the outer peripheral frame 121 formed in the base case 120. The segment display parts 140L, 140C, 140R and the production target display part 140D formed on the front plate 140 by fitting and fitting to the outer peripheral frame 121 are the openings 120L, 120C, 120R, Automatically matches 120D.

  Both ends of the front plate 140 are light input in which semicircular cutouts capable of accommodating the front plate LEDs 160 ′ and 161 ′ mounted in a line on the front plate illumination substrates 160 and 161 are formed at predetermined intervals. The light is emitted from each of the front plate LEDs 160 ′ and 161 ′ so that the light can efficiently enter the front plate 140.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the base case 120 is provided with a groove portion 125 for holding the front plate illumination substrates 160 and 161, and the front plate illumination substrates 160 and 161 are attached to the groove portion 125. Thus, the positions of the front plate LEDs 160 ′ and 161 ′ mounted in a line on one surface of the front plate illumination substrates 160 and 161 and the light input portion 141 of the front plate 140 coincide with each other. . In addition, 129 in FIG. 7 is an insertion port for inserting the connection line led out from the front panel illumination boards 160 and 161.

  The front panel LEDs 160 ′ and 161 ′ mounted on the front panel illumination boards 160 and 161 can also emit light in R (red), G (green), and B (blue). These R (red) and G It is possible to emit white light by simultaneously emitting (green) and B (blue), and furthermore, it is possible to emit many colors by controlling the intensity of the emitted color.

  Further, the rear portions corresponding to the segment display portions 140L, 140C, 140R and the production target display portion 140D of the front plate 140 allow light incident from the rear side through the openings 120L, 120C, 120R, 120D in the thickness direction of the front plate 140. Although it transmits well, it is in a flat state in which the light incident on the front plate 140 from the front plate LEDs 160 ′ and 161 ′ and guided through the front plate 140 is not emitted from the front surface of the front plate 140. On the other hand, the rear portion corresponding to the front panel light emitting unit 142 adjacent to the segment display units 140L, 140C, and 140R and the production target display unit 140D has a constant cross-sectional view in the traveling direction of the light guided through the front plate 140. The thickness of the front plate 140 is such that light incident from the back side is made to be in a concavo-convex state in which a concavo-convex portion 143 having a triangular wave shape with a pitch is formed. However, the light that enters the front plate 140 from the front plate LEDs 160 ′ and 161 ′ and is guided in the front plate 140 radiates well from the front surface of the front plate 140. Yes. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7, when the front panel LEDs 160 ′ and 161 ′ are turned on, the entire front panel light emitting unit 142 emits light in the lighting color of the front panel LEDs 160 ′ and 161 ′, while the segment display unit 140L. 140C, 140R and the production target display unit 140D do not emit light, and the white LED 103-106 is turned on, so that the segment display units 140L, 140C, 140R and the production target display unit 140D emit light, while the front panel light emission unit 142 Does not emit light (see FIG. 9).

  In this embodiment, the light guide light emitting part is a triangular wave-shaped uneven part 143, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the cross-sectional shape of the uneven part 143 may be a semicircular wave shape, Further, instead of the uneven portions 143, a resin having a refractive index different from that of the acrylic resin forming the front plate 140 and a relatively high transparency resin, for example, a screen ink having a polyester resin as a base material is used. Then, by forming a vertical zebra pattern or the like by screen printing, a part of the light guided in the front plate 140 in the zebra pattern forming portion is reflected in the front direction of the front plate 140. As a result of the light guide being blocked, a part of the light (second light emitter light) incident on the front plate 140 from the front plate LEDs 160 ′ and 161 ′ is emitted from the front surface of the front plate 140. It may be.

  A smoke film 150 shown in FIG. 8A is arranged on the front side of the front plate 140. In the smoke film 150 of the present embodiment, the portions corresponding to the segment display portions 140L, 140C, 140R and the production target display portion 140D are transparent portions 150L, 150C, 150R, 150D having high light transmittance indicating the degree of light transmission. On the other hand, a region other than the transparent portions 150L, 150C, 150R, and 150D (including the front panel light emitting portion 142) is a translucent portion having a lower light transmittance than the transparent portions 150L, 150C, 150R, and 150D. 153, and like the front plate 140, the upper end and the lower end are shaped to match the outer peripheral frame 121 formed on the base case 120. Together with the front plate 140, the display unit 100 ′ The transparent portions 150L, 150C, 150R, and 150D are arranged in parallel with the openings 120L, 120C, 120R, and 120D. Segment display unit 140L, 140C, is adapted to automatically match the 140R and effect target display unit 140D to.

  As these smoke films 150, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), on one surface of a transparent film such as a polyethylene terephthalate film or a polycarbonate film, light is applied to a portion that becomes a translucent portion 153 by screen printing or the like. In order to print colored (for example, gray or black) or colorless (for example, light white) semi-transparent ink that reduces transmission, and to make the smoke film 150 adhere to the front plate 140 on the coating film 152 of the semi-transparent ink. The transparent adhesive layer 154 formed by coating, bonding or the like can be suitably used. In this case, it is preferable that the surface on which the semi-transparent ink coating film 152 is not formed is a front surface, so that the surface of the smoke film 150 becomes a mirror surface and the design of the display unit 100 can be improved. The present invention is not limited to this, and the surface on which the translucent ink coating film 152 is formed may be the front surface.

  In other words, translucency in the present invention indicates that the degree of light transmission (transmittance) is lower than that of transparent, and these translucents are transparent and colorless even if they are transparent. May be.

  In this embodiment, the transparent adhesive layer 154 is provided separately from the translucent ink coating film 152, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the adhesive layer 154 itself. May be made translucent by coloring or the like, and the adhesive layer 154 itself may also serve as the coating film 152 of the translucent ink. In this embodiment, the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 154 is used, but this may be used as an adhesive layer.

  Further, in this embodiment, the film and the adhesive layer 154 exist in portions corresponding to the segment display portions 140L, 140C, and 140R and the production target display portion 140D of the front plate 140 that is the first light emitting region of the smoke film 150. By setting the portions 150L, 150C, 150R, and 150D, the smoke film 150 is in close contact with the front surfaces of the segment display portions 140L, 140C, and 140R and the production target display portion 140D. Compared to the case where these transparent portions 150L, 150C, 150R, and 150D are punched into holes, these transparent portions 150L, 150C, 150R, and 150D are positioned on the segment display portions 140L, 140C, and 140R and the production target display portion 140D. There is no need to match and smoke film 15 It is preferable that the work efficiency of the work of bringing the smoke film 150 into close contact with the front plate 140 can be improved since the work such as removing the punched portion is not required after sticking. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and a smoke film in which the transparent portions 150L, 150C, 150R, and 150D are holes may be used.

  In the present embodiment, the semi-transparent ink is printed on portions other than the portions corresponding to the segment display portions 140L, 140C, and 140R and the effect target display portion 140D, so that the segment display portions 140L, 140C, and 140R and the effect target display portion are displayed. Although the smoke film 150 in which the part corresponding to 140D is the transparent part 150L, 150C, 150R, 150D is used, the present invention is not limited to this, as shown in FIG. Using a smoke film 150 'formed by blending a translucent pigment or dye into the resin itself such as polyethylene terephthalate film or polycarbonate film constituting the film, and coating or pasting the adhesive layer 154 on one side The segment display parts 140L, 140C, 1 The part corresponding to 0R and the production target display unit 140D may be translucent. This is because the segment display units 140L, 140C, and 140R, the production target display unit 140D, and the transparent unit are used. Generation of defects due to misalignment with 150L, 150C, 150R, and 150D can be completely eliminated, and the yield can be improved.

  The smoke film 150 and the front plate 140 are placed on the display unit 100 ′, and the front plate illumination substrates 160 and 161 are mounted in the groove 125, and then the light shielding covers 162 and 163 are screwed to the front surface of the base case 120. Thus, the smoke film 150, the front plate 140, the front plate illumination substrates 160 and 161 are held so as not to fall off from the base case 120, and the front plate LEDs 160 ′ mounted on the front plate illumination substrates 160 and 161, The light from 161 ′ is shielded so as not to be emitted directly in the forward direction.

  Here, the light emission mode in the display unit 100 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 9. The light (first light emitter light) emitted from the white LEDs 103 to 106 mounted on the back substrate 102 is reflected by the reflector 111. The cylindrical segment holes 111L, 111C, 111R and the light guide holes 111D formed in the openings 120L, 120C, 120R, 120D without leaking outside the segment holes 111L, 111C, 111R and the light guide holes 111D. Be guided.

  In the present embodiment, the light emitted from the white LEDs 103 to 106 serving as the first light emitters passes through the openings 120L, 120C, 120R, and 120D, and the rear surfaces of the segment display units 140L, 140C, and 140R and the production target display unit 140D. As a light guiding member that guides the light, a reflector 111 that is made of a black resin having a light shielding property and is provided so as to surround the white LEDs 103 to 106 toward the segment display portions 140L, 140C, and 140R and the production target display portion 140D is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as these light guiding members, the light emitted from the white LEDs 103 to 106 serving as the first light emitters is converted into the segment display unit 140L serving as the first light emitting region. , 140C, 140R and the opening 120L that matches the effect display unit 140D As long as it can be guided to 0C, 120R, and 120D, for example, as shown in FIG. 11 (a), instead of the reflector 111, light emitted from the white LEDs 103 to 106 and incident from the lower end face is applied to the upper end face. A light guide block body 113 made of a translucent resin that guides and emits light is disposed, or a light guide block body 113 ′ made of a translucent resin is disposed above (or below) each segment hole of the reflector 111 ′. Are arranged to guide the light emitted from the white LEDs 103 to 106 to the openings 120L, 120C, 120R, and 120D that match the segment display portions 140L, 140C, and 140R and the effect target display portion 140D that are the first light emitting regions. You may do it.

  Then, by entering the diffusing plate 130 and the convex lens of the diffusing lens plate 131 through the openings 120L, 120C, 120R, 120D, the light intensity inside the regions of the segment display units 140L, 140C, 140R and the effect target display unit 140D. Is diffused to be substantially uniform.

  Specifically, these diffusions form convex lens portions 131L, 131C, 131R, and 131D in which light emitted from the white LEDs 103 to 106 is directly incident, as shown in FIG. With the pyramid shape in which the center position of each segment portion is the highest, high-intensity light directly incident from the white LEDs 103 to 106 is refracted and diffused in the outer peripheral direction of each segment portion, The light that has been reflected and guided by the reflector 111 or the like is further diffused by the diffusion plate 130 or the like, whereby the light emission intensity inside each segment portion is substantially uniformed, and the uniformed light is transmitted to the front plate 140. The light enters the segment display units 140L, 140C, and 140R and the production target display unit 140D from the back surface of the front plate 140.

  In this embodiment, since only one white LED is provided in each segment portion, the diffusing lens plate 131 is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, If a plurality of small white LEDs are provided in each segment portion, only the diffusion plate 130 may be used without using these diffusion lens plates 131.

  Light incident on the segment display units 140L, 140C, and 140R and the effect display unit 140D, which are made uniform by the diffusion plate 130 and the diffusion lens plate 131 and have a flat back surface, is transmitted through the front plate 140 in the thickness direction. At the same time, the transparent portions 150L, 150C, 150R, and 150D of the smoke film 150, which are arranged so as to match the segment display portions 140L, 140C, and 140R, are radiated in the forward direction of the display portion 100 ′. The emitted light is visually recognized by the player as a display on the segment display units 140L, 140C, 140R and the production target display unit 140D.

  On the other hand, the light (second light emitter light) emitted from the front plate LEDs 160 ′ and 161 ′ mounted on the front plate illumination substrates 160 and 161 enters the front plate 140 from the light input portion 141, and the front plate The light propagates through the face plate 140 and is guided to the front plate light-emitting portion 142 where the uneven portion 143 is formed.

  The light propagating through the front plate 140 and reaching the front plate light-emitting unit 142 is changed in the reflection direction to the front side of the front plate 140 by the concavo-convex portion 143, and from the front surface of the front plate light-emitting unit 142 of the front plate 140. It radiates out of the front plate 140.

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 10B, if the smoke film 150 is not in close contact with the front surface of the front plate 140, almost all of the light whose reflection direction has been changed to the front side of the front plate 140 by the uneven portion 143. The front plate 140 is radiated out of the front plate 140, and both end portions near the front plate LEDs 160 ′ and 161 ′ of the front plate light emitting portion 142 shine strongly, while the front plate light emitting portion 142 far from the front plate LEDs 160 ′ and 161 ′. The area near the center is weak.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10A, when the smoke film 150 is in close contact with the front surface of the front plate 140, a part of the light whose reflection direction is changed to the front side of the front plate 140 by the uneven portion 143. Is reflected and propagates through the front plate 140 without being emitted outside the front plate 140, so that the light emission intensities at both ends of the front plate light emitting unit 142 near the front plate LEDs 160 ′ and 161 ′, that is, the front plate The intensity of light emitted from the both ends of the light emitting unit 142 near the front plate LEDs 160 ′ and 161 ′ to the outside of the front plate 140 is reduced and suppressed, and the reduced light is far from the front plate LEDs 160 ′ and 161 ′. The light is guided to the vicinity of the central portion of the light emitting portion 142 and is emitted from the front surface near the central portion together with other light guided through the front plate 140 to the outside of the front plate 140. Luminous intensity parts near portions increases. Therefore, the light emission intensity of the front plate light emitting unit 142 is made uniform, and the front plate light emitting unit 142 emits light with good surface light.

  That is, by changing (decreasing) the transparency of the smoke film 150, the intensity of light reflected on the front surface of the front plate 140 changes (the reflection intensity increases as the transparency decreases). By adjusting the transparency so that the front plate light emitting unit 142 emits light with good surface light, the front plate light emitting unit 142 can emit light with good surface light.

  Then, when these guided light reaches the front plate light emitting unit 142 where the uneven portion 143 is formed, a part of the guided light is reflected toward the front surface of the front plate 140 by the uneven portion 143. As a result, the light guide in the front plate 140 is obstructed and emitted from the front surface of the front plate 140, and the emitted light is transmitted through the translucent portion 153 of the smoke film 150 to the display unit 100 ′. The emitted light is emitted in the forward direction, and the emitted light is visually recognized by the player as the light emitted from the front panel light emitting unit 142.

  That is, the light emitted from the white LEDs 103 to 106 serving as the first light emitters using the reflector 111 having a light shielding property is guided to the segment display units 140L, 140C, and 140R and the effect target display unit 140D serving as the first light emitting regions. In addition, on the surface of the front plate 140 corresponding to the segment display portions 140L, 140C, and 140R and the production target display portion 140D, the unevenness portion 143 is not formed, and the front plate 140 corresponding to the front plate light emitting portion 142 is not formed. From the white LEDs 103 to 106 serving as the first light emitters, on the back surface, by forming a concave and convex portion 143 that obstructs the guiding of part of the light emitted from the front plate LEDs 160 ′ and 161 ′ serving as the second light emitters. The emitted light (first light emitter light) and the light emitted from the front plate LEDs 160 ′ and 161 ′ serving as the second light emitter (second light emission) The segment display units 140L, 140C, 140R serving as the first light emitting region and the production target display unit 140D and the front panel light emitting unit 142 serving as the second light emitting region can be individually caused to emit light without being mixed with each other. it can.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, in the above embodiment, surface-mounted chip LED elements are used as the first light emitter and the second light emitter, and this makes it possible to suppress heat generation due to light emission by using the LED elements. Although it is preferable that the deformation of the reflector 111 and the deformation of the front plate 140 can be prevented and that many LED elements can be mounted in a small area and the degree of freedom of arrangement of the LED elements can be improved, the present invention is limited to this. Instead, these chip-type LED elements are LED elements other than chip-types having through-hole terminals, or light-emitting elements other than light-emitting diodes, for example, electroluminescent (EL) elements that emit light in a planar shape, and small light bulbs Etc. may be used.

  Moreover, in the said Example, light emission is carried out to R (red), G (green), and B (blue) as white LED103-106 used as a 1st light emitter, and front plate LED160 ', 161' used as a 2nd light emitter. It is possible to emit white light by simultaneously emitting R (red), G (green), and B (blue), and by controlling the intensity of the emitted color, Although the white LED element which is a full color light emitting diode capable of emitting light is used, the present invention is not limited to this, and the white LED 103 to 106 serving as the first light emitter or the front plate LED 160 serving as the second light emitter. A single color LED element capable of emitting light only in a predetermined color may be used as one of the LED elements ', 161'.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the transparent acrylic resin is illustrated as a translucent material which has the translucency which comprises the front board 140 or the diffuser lens board 131, this invention is not limited to this, These As the light-transmitting material, any material can be used as long as it transmits light sufficiently. For example, a polyethylene terephthalate resin or a polycarbonate resin may be used.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the front plate 140 is made into a flat plate, the light for making the front plate light emission part 142 used as a 2nd light emission area light-emits from the both-ends side position of this front plate 140 is incident. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the front plate 140 has a U-shaped cross-sectional view and the front plate LEDs 160 ′ and 161 ′ are mounted on the rear substrate 102 as in the above-mentioned cited document 1. Then, light for causing the front plate light emitting unit 142 to emit light may be incident from the rear substrate 102.

  Moreover, in the said Example, the smoke film 150 is arrange | positioned on the front side of the front plate 140, and doing so makes it possible to display the effect by displaying the uneven portion 143 and the like of the front plate 140 well. Although it is preferable since it can prevent that the designability of the apparatus 9 falls, this invention is not limited to this, For example, you may make it arrange | position the smoke film 150 to the back side of the front board 140. FIG. .

  Moreover, in the said Example, the diffuser plate 130 and the diffuser lens board 131 used as a light-diffusion member are provided between the front plate 140 and the reflector 111 used as the said partition member, and this makes 1st light emission. The display quality of the segment display units 140L, 140C, 140R and the production target display unit 140D can be improved by reducing the variation in the emission intensity in the segment display units 140L, 140C, 140R and the production target display unit 140D that are the regions. However, the present invention is not limited to this because it is possible to improve the effect produced by the light emission of the display unit 100, but the diffusing plate 130 and the diffusing lens plate 131 serving as these light diffusing members may not be provided.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 6 Game board 9 Production display device 61 Acrylic board 62 Step part 63 Space | gap 99 Decoration frame 100 Display unit 103 White LED
104 White LED
105 White LED
106 White LED
111 reflector 120 base case 122 recess 130 diffuser plate 131 diffuser lens plate 140 front plate 140L segment display unit 140C segment display unit 140R segment display unit 140D effect target display unit 142 front plate light emitting unit 150 smoke film 153 opaque portion 160 ′ front plate LED
161 'Front panel LED

Claims (5)

A second light emitting region including a peripheral region of the first light-emitting region and the first light emitting region, a front face plate that have a light-transmitting property,
A first light emitter provided on the back surface of the front plate;
A light guide member that guides the first light emitted from the first light emitter to the back surface of the first light emitting region and emits light from the first light emitting region;
Provided on the side of the front plate, a second light emitter for irradiating a second light emitter light on the side towards or al the front plate,
With
The front plate includes a light guide light-emitting unit that reflects a part of the second light-emitting body light irradiated in the front plate toward the front side of the front plate to emit light from the second light emitting region. On the back of the light emitting area,
A gaming machine having a display capable of displaying the first light-emitting area and the second light-emitting area separately.
The degree of compared with a front panel permeable light rather low, a translucent member for reflecting part of the light is reflected direction is changed to the front plate front side by the light guide emitting portion, wherein the front plate first 2. A gaming machine characterized by being provided in close contact with the front surface of the light emitting area. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the translucent member is provided in close contact with a front surface of the first light emitting region of the front plate. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a rear surface of the second light emitting region of the front plate is covered with a rear light shielding member having a light shielding property. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the light guided by the light guiding member is irradiated to the first light emitting region through a light diffusing member. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the first light emitter and the second light emitter is a multicolor light emitting diode.

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