JP6104789B2 - Gaming machine gaming parts - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming part of a gaming machine in which a gaming area where a gaming ball flows down is detachably disposed on a plate-like member provided on the front side.

  A pachinko machine, which is a typical gaming machine, has a gaming board composed of a plate-shaped member having a gaming area defined on the front surface and an installation member disposed on the back side of the plate-shaped member. A frame-shaped decorative body (a so-called center accessory) is disposed at a substantially central position, and a liquid crystal type or drum type symbol display device is provided that displays a plurality of symbols on the installation member in a variable manner. It is configured so that the display unit of the symbol display device faces the opening of the frame-shaped decorative body from behind, and the effect executed on the display unit through the opening is visible from the front side. In addition, a starting prize device that starts fluctuations in the symbol display device by winning a pachinko ball (game ball) or a special prize device that is opened at the time of a big hit is disposed below the frame-shaped decorative body in the plate-like member. A number of such configurations have been proposed. In this type of pachinko machine, the pachinko ball launched into the game area gradually flows down by its own weight while bouncing off by contact with a game nail or the like planted in the game area, and the start in the process of flowing down the game area By winning the winning device, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out, and various game effects such as a reach effect accompanying the symbol change effect on the symbol display device are made, and the symbol display device has a predetermined set of symbols. By stopping at the same time, a so-called jackpot is generated, and the special prize-winning device is opened to obtain a large number of prize balls.

  Moreover, in the pachinko machine, various decorative parts for improving the decorative effect are arranged on the plate-like member and the frame-shaped decorative body (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-222698

  In recent years, there are cases in which a plurality of types of pachinko machines with different specs such as jackpot probability are provided in series. For example, after providing a pachinko machine of the first specification set to a predetermined jackpot probability, a so-called “sweet digital type” (second specification) pachinko machine in which the jackpot probability is set higher than the first specification is provided. Has been done. In this way, when manufacturing a pachinko machine with a second specification that is different from the pachinko machine with the first specification, the appearance and production contents of the pachinko machine with the first specification recognized by the player are It is configured to make it easier for players to get familiar with by using a pachinko machine.

  In recent years, attempts have been made to effectively use parts used in games from the viewpoint of reducing environmental loads. In particular, when manufacturing pachinko machines that retain the appearance and contents of production even if the specifications are different as described above, the parts used in the pachinko machines with specifications that are no longer needed due to replacement of the pachinko machines are discarded. There is a need to reuse it without reusing it. However, if the pachinko machine designs of the first specification and the second specification become the same by reusing the game parts, the player may be confused about which specification. For example, if the frame-shaped decorative body of the first-specification pachinko machine and the frame-shaped decorative body of the second-specification pachinko machine have the same design, the player can identify the pachinko machine of which specification. Therefore, there is a problem in which a player feels uncomfortable by playing with a pachinko machine with an unintended specification. For this reason, when manufacturing pachinko machines with different specifications, even if game parts etc. that are placed on the back side of the pachinko machine and are not visible from the front side can be reused, they are visible from the front side of the pachinko machine and are related to the design. As for the game parts, it is necessary to prepare parts with different designs for each specification, and the reusability of the game parts is low.

  That is, the present invention has been proposed to solve the above-mentioned problems inherent in the gaming machine parts of the gaming machine according to the prior art, and is intended to suitably solve this problem, and is intended to improve the reusability and reduce the environmental load. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine part that can be installed in gaming machines of different specifications.

In order to overcome the above-mentioned problems and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 1 of the present application provides:
A game part of a gaming machine in which a game area (13a) where a game ball flows down is detachably disposed on a plate-like member (21) provided on the front side,
A main body (37, 38, 39) removably attached to the plate-like member (21);
A decorative portion (41, 59) provided on the main body (37, 38, 39), visible from the front side in a state where the main body (37, 38, 39) is attached to the plate-like member (21);
Provided on the rear side of the decorative part (41, 59) and concealed by the decorative part (41, 59), the first decorative part (65, 68) is visible from the front side from the rear side. With a detachable fixing part (60, 62),
A game provided with the plate-like member (21) by attaching the game component (29) to which the first decorative component (65,68) is not attached to the fixed portion (60, 62) to the plate-like member (21). It becomes possible to recognize that the machine is a gaming machine of the first specification,
By attaching the game component (29) attached to the fixed portion (60) to the plate member (21) in a state where the first decorative component (65, 68) is visible from the front side, the plate member (21) recognizable that gaming machine having a 21) is a game machine of the second specification and Do Ri,
On the rear side of the decorative part (42, 43) which is detachably attached to the main body (37, 38, 39) and forms a part of the design of the gaming part (29), the second decorative part (71, The gist of the present invention is that a fixing portion (63, 64) is provided that can be detachably attached from the rear side while being visible from the front side .

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the design of the gaming part can be changed by simply attaching and detaching the first decorative part. Therefore, even if the gaming part is used in common for gaming machines having different specifications, the difference in specifications Can be identified, and the reusability of the gaming parts is improved. In addition, when the gaming parts are used in the gaming machine of the first specification, the fixed part to which the first decorative part is not attached is hidden by the decorative part, so that the appearance does not deteriorate by the fixing part. . Furthermore, when changing the gaming machine from the first specification to the second specification, there are no parts to be discarded, and the environmental load can be reduced.
Moreover, it can be made to recognize more clearly that a specification is different by comprising so that a 2nd decorative component can be attached to the common decorative component currently attached to the main body.

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
The decorative portion (59) is formed in a shape that matches the positioning portion (66a) provided in the first decorative component (65), and aligns the positioning portion (66a) with the decorative portion (59). The gist of the present invention is that the first decorative component (65) positioned in this manner is attached to the fixing portion (60).
According to this configuration , the first decorative component can be positioned using the decorative portion.

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
The main body (37, 38, 39) is provided with a plurality of decorative portions (59) in which the plurality of positioning portions (66a) provided in the first decorative component (65) are aligned. And
According to this configuration , the first decorative component can be attached in a stable and correct posture using the plurality of decorative portions.

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
An opening (29a) is formed in the main body (37, 38, 39) so that the display portion (18a) of the symbol display device (18) disposed on the back side of the plate-like member (21) faces the front side. The gist is that the decorative portion (59) is provided so as to extend from the main body (37, 38, 39) toward the opening (29a).
According to this configuration, since it provided the decorative portion so as to extend to the opening side to face the front of the display unit of the symbol display device the player interest, the first decoration on the rear side of the decorative portion The difference in specifications can be recognized with certainty depending on whether the component is attached or not.

  According to the gaming parts of the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to identify the difference in specifications, and it is possible to improve the reusability and reduce the environmental load.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine which concerns on an Example. It is a front view which shows the game board of the 1st specification which concerns on an Example. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the game board of 1st specification which concerns on an Example, an installation member, and the symbol display apparatus from the front side. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the plate-shaped member which concerns on an Example, and the frame-shaped decorative body of 1st specification from the front side. It is a front view of the frame-shaped ornament of the 1st specification concerning an example. It is a front view shown in the state where a common decorative part was removed from the frame-shaped decorative body according to the example. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the frame-shaped decorative body of the 1st specification which concerns on an Example from the front side. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the frame-shaped decorative body of the 1st specification which concerns on an Example from the rear side. It is a front view which shows the game board of the 2nd specification which concerns on an Example. It is a front view of the frame-shaped ornament of the 2nd specification concerning an example. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the frame-shaped decorative body of the 2nd specification which concerns on an Example from the front side. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the frame-shaped decorative body of the 2nd specification which concerns on an Example from the rear side. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is the side view which longitudinally cut the game board which concerns on an Example in the site | part to which a 1st specific decorative component is attached, Comprising: (a) shows the 1st specification with which the 1st specific decorative component is not attached, (b) is the 1st. 1 shows a second specification with a specific decorative part attached. It is the top view which crossed the game board which concerns on an Example in the site | part to which a 2nd specific decoration part is attached, Comprising: (a) shows 1st specification with which the 2nd specific decoration part is not attached, (b) is the 1st. 2 shows a second specification with a specific decorative part attached. It is the top view which crossed the game board which concerns on an Example in the site | part to which a 3rd specific decoration component is attached, Comprising: (a) shows 1st specification with which the 3rd specific decoration component is not attached, (b) is the 1st. 3 shows the second specification with specific decorative parts attached.

  Next, the gaming parts of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings by way of preferred embodiments. In the embodiment, a pachinko machine that plays a game using a pachinko ball as a game ball will be described as an example of a game machine in which game parts are used. Further, in the following description, “front”, “rear”, “left”, and “right” are states when the pachinko machine is viewed from the front side (player side) as shown in FIG. 1 unless otherwise specified. It points at.

(About pachinko machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment will be described later on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11 as a fixed frame that is formed in a rectangular frame shape and fixed to an installation frame base (not shown) of the amusement store. A middle frame 12 as a main body frame for detachably holding the game board 13 (see FIG. 2) is assembled so as to be openable and detachable, and a symbol display device 18 capable of variably displaying symbols on the rear side of the game board 13. (Refer to FIG. 3) is arranged so as to be detachable. Further, on the front side of the middle frame 12, a front frame 14 as a decorative frame provided with a transparent plate (transparent member) 14a for protecting the game board 13 so as to be seen through can be opened and closed. A lower ball tray 16 for storing pachinko balls is assembled below the front frame 14 so as to be openable and closable. In the embodiment, an upper ball tray 15 for storing pachinko balls is integrally assembled at a lower position of the front frame 14, and the upper ball tray 15 is also opened and closed integrally with the opening and closing of the front frame 14. Configured to do. Further, in the embodiment, as the symbol display device 18, a liquid crystal display device in which a liquid crystal panel capable of displaying various symbols is accommodated in an accommodation case is adopted, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a drum-type symbol display device is used. Various conventionally known symbol display devices capable of stopping and variably displaying various symbols such as a dot matrix type symbol display device and the like can be adopted.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame 14 is provided with an operation handle 17 on the right side of the lower ball receiving tray 16 for operating a ball striking device (not shown) disposed on the middle frame 12. The operation handle 17 includes an operation lever 17a urged in the left rotation direction. When the player turns the operation lever 17a to rotate right, the hitting ball launching device is operated, and the upper handle 17a is operated. Pachinko balls stored in the ball tray 15 are launched toward the game board 13.

(About game board 13)
In the present embodiment, a plate-like member 21 decorated by attaching a synthetic resin sheet (not shown) or the like on which various patterns are drawn on the surface of a wood board formed in a substantially rectangular shape with a predetermined board thickness, and the board A game board 13 is composed of an installation member 22 detachably attached to the back side of the shaped member 21. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, a substantially circular game area 13 a is defined on the front side of the plate-like member 21 by the board surface protection member 23 and the rail members 24, 24 arranged on the surface of the plate-like member 21. The pachinko balls that are formed and fired by the ball striking device are launched into the game area 13a and flow down the game area 13a. The plate-like member 21 has a large number of game nails 25 disposed in the game area 13 a and a rotation guide member 26 that is rotatably supported. The game member 13 is in contact with the game nail 25 and the rotation guide member 26. Is configured so that the flow direction of the pachinko sphere changes irregularly. In addition, you may form the plate-shaped member 21 so that it may have a light transmittance with synthetic resin materials, such as an acryl and a polycarbonate.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the plate-like member 21 has a plurality of mounting holes 27a to 27d penetrating in the front-rear direction in the game area 13a, and various game parts are provided from the front side to the mounting holes 27a to 27d. Configured to be attached. In addition, at the lowest position of the game area 13a, an out port 28 opened to the game area 13a is opened, and a pachinko ball that is launched into the game area 13a and enters the out port 28 is discharged out of the machine. It has become so. It should be noted that the number and position of the mounting openings 27a to 27d are appropriately determined depending on the number of game parts to be attached to the plate-like member 21, the positions of placement, and the like.

  A frame-shaped decorative body (game part) 29 having an opening 29a that opens in the front-rear direction is attached to the plate-like member 21 at a first mounting opening 27a that opens at a substantially central portion of the game area 13a. Thus, the display portion 18a of the symbol display device 18 is configured to face the front side of the plate-like member 21 (game board 13) through the opening 29a of the frame-shaped decorative body 29. A start winning device (game component) 30 in which a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 13a can win a second mounting port 27b opened below the first mounting port 27a (frame-shaped decorative body 29) in the plate-like member 21. Is attached. In addition, a ball passing gate 31 through which a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 13a can pass and a pachinko ball can win a prize in a third mounting port 27c opened on the left side of the first mounting port 27a and the second mounting port 27b. A first side decorative body (game part) 32 having a normal winning opening provided in the main body 32a is detachably attached. Furthermore, a ball passing gate 31 through which a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 13a can pass and a pachinko ball can win a prize in a fourth mounting port 27d opened on the right side of the first mounting port 27a and the second mounting port 27b. A second side decorative body (game part) 34 having a main prize opening 33 and a special prize winning device 33 provided on the main body 34a is detachably attached.

(About the start winning device 30)
The start winning device 30 is provided with two start winning ports 30a and 30b in a vertical positional relationship in a start opening ornament (main body) 35 that is detachably disposed from the front side in the second mounting opening 27b. (See Figure 2). The first start winning opening 30a located on the upper side is a normally open type winning opening that always opens upward in the game area 13a. The second start winning opening 30b located on the lower side is configured to be opened and closed by an opening / closing member 36 that is displaced in accordance with the driving of a start winning solenoid (not shown). The start winning device 30 is provided with a start winning detection switch (not shown) for detecting a pachinko ball winning in each start winning port 30a, 30b. The start winning detection switch is connected to a control means (not shown) disposed on the back side of the pachinko machine 10, and triggered by the detection of a pachinko ball by the start winning detection switch. A number of prize balls are paid out. In addition, a lottery per special figure (big hit determination) is performed triggered by the detection of a pachinko ball by the start winning detection switch. Based on the result of the lottery per special symbol, the symbol display effect is executed in the symbol display device 18, and as a result of the symbol change effect in the symbol display device 18, a predetermined combination (for example, the same decorative drawing) is displayed on the symbol display device 18. The decorative drawing is displayed in a fixed stop state in a set of three, etc., so that a winning game (big hit game) advantageous to the player is given. That is, it is configured such that a winning game is performed in which the special winning device 33 is opened under a predetermined opening condition in accordance with the occurrence of the winning game, and the player can have an opportunity to win a prize ball.

(About the ball passage gate 31)
Each sphere passage gate 31 is provided with a gate sensor that detects that a pachinko sphere has passed through the gate 31. The control means to which the gate sensor is connected is configured to perform a start port opening lottery based on whether or not to open the opening / closing member 36 of the start winning device 30 based on the ball detection of the gate sensor. When the start opening lottery is won, the opening / closing member 36 is configured to open under the control of the control means.

(About the special prize device 33)
As shown in FIG. 2, the special winning device 33 disposed on the second side decorative body 34 is driven by a special winning opening 33a through which a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 13a can win and a special winning solenoid (not shown). And an opening / closing door (opening / closing member) 33b for opening / closing the special winning opening 33a. The special winning device 33 is provided with a special winning detection switch (not shown) for detecting a pachinko ball won in the special winning opening 33a. The special winning detection switch is wired to the control means, and when a pachinko ball is detected by the special winning detection switch, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out under the control of the control means. The special winning solenoid is a predetermined opening / closing according to the type of winning when a winning game (big hit game) for opening the special winning device 33 is given in response to the winning of the pachinko ball to the starting winning device 30. The drive is controlled by the control means according to the conditions.

(About the frame-shaped decorative body 29)
As shown in FIGS. 4, 8, and 13 to 15, the frame-shaped decorative body 29 is formed in an annular shape that extends along the inner side of the first mounting opening 27a provided in the plate-like member 21. A frame-like base portion 37, a hook-like portion 38 that is provided on the frame-like base portion 37 and projects forward from the front surface of the plate-like member 21, and separates the game area 13a from the display portion 18a of the symbol display device 18, and a frame And a thin plate-like base plate portion 39 extending outward from the front edge of the base portion 37. Then, in a state where the frame-shaped base portion 37 is inserted into the first mounting opening 27a from the front side and the base plate portion 39 is in contact with the front surface of the plate-like member 21, the base plate portion 39 is fixed by a fixing means such as a screw. The frame-shaped decorative body 29 is attached to the plate-shaped member 21 by being fixed to the shape-shaped member 21, and the display portion 18 a of the symbol display device 18 is provided behind the opening portion 29 a formed in the frame-shaped base portion 37. Configured to be located. In the present embodiment, the frame-shaped base portion 37, the bowl-shaped portion 38 and the base plate portion 39 constitute a main body that is detachable from the plate-shaped member 21.

  The hook-shaped portion 38 is provided so as to continuously extend from the middle position of the left edge of the frame-shaped decorative body 29 (frame-shaped base portion 37) to the upper edge and the lower right edge, and the symbol display device The pachinko ball is restricted from flowing down (falling) across the front side of 18. Further, the bowl-shaped portion 38 is formed so as to incline downward in the left-right direction from the uppermost position, and the pachinko ball launched into the game area 13a does not stagnate on the bowl-shaped portion 38 on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 29 or It is formed to be guided to the right. In the present embodiment, the collar-shaped portion 38 includes a first collar portion 38a formed integrally with the frame-shaped base portion 37, and collar portions 53a, 55a provided on common decorative parts 43, 44 described later. Although it is configured, it may be configured such that all the collars constituting the collar-shaped part 38 are formed integrally with the frame-shaped base part 37.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 to 6, the frame-shaped decorative body 29 is provided with a stage 40 on the lower frame portion of the frame-shaped base portion 37 (the inner peripheral lower edge portion of the frame-shaped decorative body 29). On the left side of the opening 29a, a ball introduction part (decoration part) 41 is provided which takes a pachinko ball that opens into the game area 13a and flows down the game area 13a into the inside (stage 40) of the frame-shaped decorative body 29. ing. The ball introduction part 41 is formed with a ball passage having a ball inlet opening in the game area 13a and a ball outlet opening at the left end of the stage 40, and the ball introduction part 41 passes through the ball passage of the ball introduction part 41. The pachinko balls passed through the stage 40 roll to the left and right on the stage 40 and are then discharged to the game area 13a in which the winning holes 30a and 30b are provided. A transparent regulation wall (not shown) that rises at a predetermined height over the entire length in the left-right direction is provided at the rear edge of the stage 40, and a pachinko ball that rolls on the stage 40 is a symbol display device. The movement of the 18 to the display unit 18a side is prevented by the restriction wall. In addition, the sphere introduction portion 41 is disposed so as to extend to the opening 29a side so as to face the front side of the first mounting plate portion 45 described later, and a required design is applied to the surface. The opening edge part of the window 29b described later is decorated by the ball introduction part 41.

(Regarding common decorative parts 42, 43, 44 of the frame-shaped decorative body 29)
As shown in FIGS. 2 to 5, the frame-shaped decorative body 29 is provided with a plurality of (three in the embodiment) common decorative parts 42, 43, and 44 that have various designs and are visible from the front side. It is detachably arranged inside the bowl-shaped part 38, and these common decorative parts 42, 43, 44 constitute a part of the design applied to the frame-shaped decorative body 29 and have a sense of unity as a whole. Design is to be represented. Further, in the embodiment, a window 29b is defined on the front side of the opening 29a by the general decorative parts 42, 43, 44, the bowl-shaped part 38, the ball introduction part 41, and the regulating wall, and the opening 29a and the window 29b are defined. The display unit 18a of the symbol display device 18 is configured to face the front side. When distinguishing the three common decorative parts 42, 43, 44, the one located on the left side of the window 29b is designated as the first common decorative part 42, and the one located on the upper right side of the window 29b is designated as the second common decorative part. No. 43 and a part located at the lower right side may be referred to as a third common decorative part 44.

(About the first common decorative part 42)
As shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, the frame-shaped base portion 37 has a first mounting plate portion 45 extending toward the opening 29 a at a position facing the left side of the opening 29 a, and the hook-shaped portion 38. The first mounting plate portion 45 is provided with a plurality of first bosses 46 projecting forward from the front end of the first flange portion 38a (see FIG. 14). . Each first boss 46 has a recess 46a that opens to the front side, and a through hole 46b that penetrates in the front-rear direction on the bottom side of the recess 46a.

  As shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 14, the first common decorative part 42 has the first boss 46 and the first boss 46 on the back surface of the first plate-like body 47 with the design related to the motif of the pachinko machine 10 applied to the front surface. First mounting projections 48 projecting rearward are provided at corresponding positions, and screw holes 48a that open rearward are formed in each first mounting projection 48. The first plate-shaped main body 47 is detachably provided with a sub-decoration 49 formed separately. The auxiliary ornament 49 has a plurality of through holes 49b penetrating in the front-rear direction in a decorative plate 49a having a required design on the front surface, and the first attachment protrusions 48 are formed in the through holes 49b from the front side. By being inserted, the auxiliary decorative article 49 is positioned so as to overlap the back side of the first plate-like main body 47. In addition, in a state where the sub-decoration 49 is overlapped on the back side of the first plate-shaped main body 47, a part of the decoration plate 49a in the sub-decoration 49 protrudes from the edge of the first plate-shaped main body 47, and the decorative plate It is comprised so that the design given to 49a may be exposed.

  In the embodiment, the first plate-like main body 47 of the first common decorative part 42 is entirely formed of light transmission, and a character serving as a motif of the pachinko machine 10 is formed on the front surface of the first plate-like main body 47. Logos and related designs are drawn with opaque paint. Further, the decorative plate 49a of the sub-decorative product 49 is a non-transparent part that is entirely plated, and the decorative effect can be improved by the difference in texture from the first plate-like body 47. Yes.

  The first decorative component 42 with the sub-decoration 49 attached to the back side of the first plate-like main body 47 has a rear end of the first attachment protrusion 48 at the first corresponding to the first attachment plate 45. Positioning is performed by inserting the recess 46a of the boss 46 from the front side. Then, a screw inserted from the back side into the through hole 46b of the first boss 46 is screwed into the screw hole 48a of the first mounting protrusion 48, whereby the first mounting plate portion 45 (frame-shaped decorative body 29) is first. The common decorative part 42 is fixed. Further, the auxiliary ornament 49 is sandwiched and fixed between the first plate-like main body 47 and the front end of the first boss 46. And the 1st common decoration component 42 attached to the 1st attachment board part 45 from the front side is exposed to the front side of the game board 13, and is comprised so that the edge part of the window 29b may be decorated (refer FIG. 2, FIG. 5). ).

(About the second common decorative part 43)
As shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, the frame-like base portion 37 has a second mounting plate portion 51 extending toward the opening portion 29 a at a position facing the right side of the opening portion 29 a, and the front surface of the frame-like base portion 37. The second mounting plate portion 51 is provided with a plurality of second bosses 52 that protrude rearward while being provided at the same level as the front surface of the plate portion 39. In the second mounting plate portion 51, a recess 52 a having a depth that opens to the front side and reaches the second boss 52 is formed at a position corresponding to each second boss 52, and the recess 52 a of the second boss 52 is formed. A through hole 52b penetrating in the front-rear direction is formed on the bottom side (rear side). It should be noted that the first flange portion 38a is not provided in the region where the second mounting plate portion 51 is provided in the frame-shaped base portion 37.

  As shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, the second decorative part 43 has a second plate-like body 53 on the back surface of the second plate-like body 53 with a design related to the motif of the pachinko machine 10 on the front surface. A second flange 53a extending substantially over the entire length in the longitudinal direction is provided so as to protrude from the second flange 53a toward the opening 29a. A second mounting protrusion 54 that protrudes rearward is provided at a position corresponding to the two bosses 52. Each second mounting protrusion 54 is formed with a screw hole 54a that opens rearward. The entire second plate-like body 53 is formed to be light-transmitting, and the character logo and the related design that is the motif of the pachinko machine 10 are drawn on the front surface of the second plate-like body 53 with an opaque paint. ing.

  The second decorative component 43 is inserted into the corresponding recess 52a of the second mounting plate portion 51 from the front side through the rear end of the second mounting projection portion 54 so that the rear end of the second flange portion 53a is inserted. The positioning is performed in contact with the front surface of the second mounting plate portion 51. Then, a screw inserted from the back side into the through hole 52b of the second boss 52 is screwed into the screw hole 54a of the second mounting protrusion 54, whereby the second mounting plate portion 51 (frame-shaped decorative body 29) is secondly connected. The common decorative part 43 is fixed. The second collar part 53a of the second decorative component 43 is connected to the open end of the upper right end part of the first collar part 38a formed integrally with the frame-shaped base part 37, and the front surface of the plate-like member 21. The game area 13a is separated from the display unit 18a of the symbol display device 18 by the second collar 53a. That is, the second collar portion 53 a of the second common decorative component 43 constitutes a part of the collar-shaped portion 38. Further, the second decorative component 43 attached to the second attachment plate portion 51 from the front side is configured to be exposed on the front side of the game board 13 to decorate the edge of the window 29b (see FIGS. 2 and 5). ).

(About the third common decorative part 44)
As shown in FIG. 6, a plurality of screw through holes 51 a and positioning holes 51 b that open to the front are formed below the region where the second decorative part 43 is disposed in the second mounting plate portion 51. As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the third common decorative component 44 is provided on the back surface of the third plate-like body 55 having a design related to the motif of the pachinko machine 10 on the front surface. A third flange 55a extending substantially over the entire length in the longitudinal direction of the first projection 55 is provided so as to protrude from the third flange 55a toward the opening 29a. A third attachment protrusion 56 that protrudes rearward is provided at a position corresponding to the through hole 51a. Each third mounting projection 56 is formed with a screw hole 56a that opens rearward. On the back surface of the third plate-like main body 55, positioning pins 57 project from the positions corresponding to the positioning holes 51b of the second mounting plate portion 51, respectively. In the embodiment, the third plate-like main body 55 of the third universal decorative component 44 is entirely light-transmitting, and a character serving as a motif of the pachinko machine 10 is formed on the front surface of the third plate-like main body 55. Logos and related designs are drawn with opaque paint.

  The third common decorative part 44 is inserted into the positioning hole 51b of the second mounting plate portion 51 from the front side through the rear end of the positioning pin 57, so that the rear end of the third flange portion 55a is the second mounting portion. Positioning is performed in contact with the front surface of the plate portion 51. Then, a screw inserted through the screw through hole 51a from the back side is screwed into the screw hole 56a of the third mounting protrusion 56, whereby the third common decorative part is inserted into the second mounting plate 51 (frame-shaped decorative body 29). 44 is fixed. The third collar part 55a of the third decorative component 44 is connected to the lower end part of the second collar part 53a and protrudes forward from the front surface of the plate-like member 21, and the game area 13a is projected by the third collar part 55a. And the display unit 18a of the symbol display device 18 are separated. That is, the third flange portion 55 a of the third universal decorative part 44 constitutes a part of the flange-shaped portion 38. Further, the third decorative component 44 attached to the second attachment plate portion 51 from the front side is configured to be exposed to the front side of the game board 13 to decorate the edge of the window 29b (see FIGS. 2 and 5). ).

  In the present embodiment, a cylindrical portion 58 having a through hole 58 a penetrating in the front-rear direction is provided at the upper end portion of the third decorative component 44, and the first through the through hole 58 a of the cylindrical portion 58. By inserting the second attachment projection 54 provided at the lower end of the two-way decorative part 43 from the front side, the two-way decorative parts 43 and 44 are positioned. Then, the second mounting protrusion 54 is screwed to the second mounting plate portion 51, so that the cylindrical portion 58 of the third common decorative component 44 and the second plate-shaped main body 53 of the second general decorative component 43 are connected to the second common decorative component 43. It is sandwiched between the mounting plate portion 51.

(About fixed bosses 60, 62, 63, 64)
The frame-shaped decorative body 29 is provided with fixed bosses (fixed portions) 60, 62, 63, 64 to which specific decorative parts 65, 68, 71, 74 described later are detachably attached. Here, the specific decorative parts 65, 68, 71, and 74 reuse the frame-shaped decorative body 29 used in the first specification pachinko machine 10, and the second specification pachinko different from the first specification. When the machine 10 is manufactured, it is a part that can be recognized as being the second specification by changing the design by being attached to the frame-shaped decorative body 29. In the embodiment, the game board 13 and the pachinko machine 10 in which the frame-like decoration body 29 to which the specific decorative parts 65, 68, 71 and 74 are not attached are used, the first specification game board 13 and the first specification pachinko machine 10. The game board 13 and the pachinko machine 10 in which the frame-like decoration body 29 to which the specific decorative parts 65, 68, 71, and 74 are attached are used. May also be referred to. Further, the frame-shaped decorative body 29 that is detachably attached to the plate-shaped member 21 has one unit in a state where the general decorative parts 42 and 43 and the specific decorative parts 65, 68, 71, and 74 are attached. Therefore, the frame to which the specific decorative parts 65, 68, 71, 74 are attached is designated as the first specification frame-shaped decorative body 29, and the specific decorative parts 65, 68, 71, 74 are attached. In some cases, this is referred to as a frame-shaped decorative body 29 of the second specification.

(About the first fixed boss 60)
As shown in FIGS. 5 to 8, the upper first collar portion 38 a (the collar-shaped portion 38) that defines the window 29 b in the frame-shaped decorative body 29 has a lateral direction (an extending direction of the collar-shaped portion 38). A plurality of decorative portions 59 are provided so as to protrude to the window 29b side (opening portion 29a side) apart from each other, and each decorative portion 59 has the frame-shaped decorative body 29 attached to the plate-like member 21. It can be visually recognized from the front side (see FIG. 2). As shown in FIG. 13, each decorative portion 59 is composed of a front plate 59a hanging from the first flange portion 38a and side plates 59b and 59b extending rearward from the edge of the front plate 59a. It is open. In the present embodiment, the decorative portion 59 is formed in a triangular shape with the front plate 59a having a vertex at the bottom when viewed from the front, and the side plates 59b extend rearward from the left and right side edges of the front plate 59a. Thus, the appearance of the decorative portion 59 has a triangular prism shape. In addition, a first fixed boss (fixed portion) 60 having a screw hole 60a that opens to the rear is provided on the back surface of the front plate 59a in each decorative portion 59 so as to protrude rearward. In the frame-shaped decorative body 29, behind the decorative portion 59 (the first fixed boss 60), there is a space where a fixed portion 67 of the first specific decorative component 65 described later can be positioned on the rear side of the first fixed boss 60. It is made. In this embodiment, the first fixed boss 60 protrudes rearward from the rear end of the decorative portion 59 by a predetermined length, and the rear end portion of the first fixed boss 60 is formed in a recess 67 b provided in the fixed portion 67. It is configured to be fitted (see FIG. 13B). In the present embodiment, the decorative portion 59 is formed to be light transmissive, but a non-transparent decorative object 61 such as a seal is provided at a position corresponding to the first fixed boss 60 on the front surface of the front plate 59a. The first fixed boss 60 is hidden by the decoration 61 so that it cannot be seen from the front side.

(About the second fixed boss 62)
As shown in FIG. 12, the first mounting plate portion 45 has a plurality of second fixed bosses formed with screw holes 62a that open rearward on the back surface below the mounting position of the first decorative component 42. 62 protrudes rearward. Behind the second fixed boss 62 provided on the first mounting plate 45, there is a space in which a fixed portion 70 of the second specific decorative component 68 described later can be positioned on the rear side of the second fixed boss 62. It is made. In the present embodiment, in the first mounting plate portion 45, the second fixed boss 62 is located behind the position where the ball introduction portion 41 for introducing the pachinko ball into the stage 40 is provided, and the ball introduction portion 41, the second fixed boss 62 is hidden from the front side. That is, in this embodiment, the ball introduction part 41 functions as a decoration part that hides the second fixed boss (fixed part) 62 from the front side.

(About the third fixed boss 63)
As shown in FIG. 8, a third screw hole 63a is formed on the back surface of the first plate-like main body 47 of the first common decorative component 42 and the back surface of the decorative plate 49a of the sub-decorative product 49. Fixed bosses (fixed portions) 63 are provided so as to protrude rearward. As shown in FIG. 14, each third fixed boss 63 is provided at a position overlapping the first mounting plate portion 45 in the front-rear direction in a state where the first decorative component 42 is mounted on the front side of the first mounting plate portion 45. In addition, a gap S1 is defined between the rear end of the third fixed boss 63 and the front surface of the first mounting plate portion 45, into which a fixed portion 73 of a third specific decorative component 71 described later can be inserted. ing. Further, the window 29b side is fully open between the first mounting plate 45, the first plate-like main body 47, and the decorative plate 49a, and the fixed portion 73 of the third specific decorative component 71 is connected to the window 29b side. Can be inserted into the gap S1. Further, the first mounting plate portion 45 is provided with a tool through hole 45a penetrating in the front-rear direction at a position corresponding to each of the third fixed bosses 63, and the first common decorative component 42 is attached to the first mounting plate. The screw is inserted into the screw hole 63a of the third fixed boss 63 from the rear side through the tool through hole 45a while being attached to the part 45, and the screw can be screwed with a tool such as a screwdriver. is there.

  The third fixed boss 63 provided on the first plate-like main body 47 (first common decorative part 42) is the back side of a design portion (opaque portion) drawn with an opaque paint on the front surface of the first plate-like main body 47. The third fixed boss 63 is hidden by the design portion so that it cannot be seen from the front side. Further, the third fixed boss 63 provided on the decoration plate 49a (sub-decoration product 49) which is entirely opaque is hidden by the non-transparent decoration plate 49a and cannot be seen from the front side. Yes. That is, in the present embodiment, the first plate-like main body 47 (design portion) and the sub-decoration of the first common decorative component 42 detachably attached to the first attachment plate portion 45 (the main body of the frame-like decorative body 29). The decorative plate 49a of the product 49 functions as a decorative portion that hides the third fixed boss (fixed portion) 63 from the front side.

(About the 4th fixed boss 64)
As shown in FIG. 8, a plurality of fourth fixed bosses (fixed portions) 64 having screw holes 64a that open to the rear are formed on the rear surface of the second plate-like main body 53 of the second common decorative part 43. Projected toward. As shown in FIG. 15, each fourth fixed boss 64 has a window 29 b that does not overlap the second mounting plate portion 51 in the front-rear direction in a state where the second decorative component 43 is mounted on the front side of the second mounting plate portion 51. The space which is provided in the position biased to the side and in which the fixed portion 76 of the fourth specific decorative component 74 described later can be positioned on the rear side of the fourth fixed boss 64 is provided behind the fourth fixed boss 64. It is defined. The protruding dimension of the fourth fixed boss 64 with respect to the second plate-like body 53 is set to be smaller than the protruding dimension of the second flange 53a, and the fourth specific decorative component 74 is provided on the rear side of the fourth fixed boss 64. The fixed portion 76 is configured not to interfere with the second mounting plate portion 51 in a state where the fixed portion 76 is fixed (see FIG. 15B).

  A fourth fixed boss 64 provided on the second plate-shaped main body 53 (second common decorative part 43) is a back side of a design portion (opaque portion) drawn with an opaque paint on the front surface of the second plate-shaped main body 53. The fourth fixed boss 64 is hidden by the design portion so that it cannot be seen from the front side. That is, in the present embodiment, the second plate-like main body 53 of the second common decorative part 43 that is detachably attached to the second attachment plate portion 51 (the main body of the frame-like decorative body 29) is the fourth fixed boss (fixed). Part) 64 functions as a decorative part that hides 64 from the front side.

(About specific decorative parts 65, 68, 71, 74)
Specific decorative parts (decorative parts) 65, 68, 71, 74 are detachably attached to the frame-shaped decorative body 29 via the fixed bosses 60, 62, 63, 64. The state shown in FIG. 5 (first specification) in which the specific decorative parts 65, 68, 71, 74 are not attached and the state shown in FIG. 10 in which the specific decorative parts 65, 68, 71, 74 are attached ( The frame-shaped decorative body 29 is configured so that the appearance of the frame-shaped decorative body 29 is different from that of the second specification, so that the first specification and the second specification can be distinguished.

(About the first specific decorative part 65)
As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the first specific decorative component (first decorative component) 65 that can be detachably attached to the bowl-shaped portion 38 via the first fixed boss 60 is the first to first components. It penetrates in the front-rear direction at a position corresponding to the first fixed boss 60 provided on each of the decorative portions 59 in the first main body portion 66 provided with a design different from that of the three decorative components 42, 43, 44. A first fixed portion 67 having a through hole 67a is provided. At the front part of each first fixed part 67, a recess 67b having a diameter larger than that of the through hole 67a and into which the rear end part of the first fixed boss 60 can be fitted is formed so as to open to the front side. And in the state which inserted the rear-end part of the corresponding 1st fixing boss | hub 60 in the recessed part 67b of each 1st to-be-fixed part 67 (refer FIG.13 (b)), the through-hole 67a of the 1st to-be-fixed part 67. The first specific decorative component 65 is configured to be attached to the first fixed boss 60 from the rear side by screwing the screw inserted from the back side into the screw hole 60 a of the first fixed boss 60. As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the first specific decorative component 65 attached to the first fixed boss 60 is visible from the front side with the first main body 66 extending toward the window 29b (opening 29a). It is configured to be possible.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the first main body portion 66 is formed with an engagement recess (positioning portion) 66a that opens forward and one side (upward), and a region surrounded by the engagement recess 66a. The first fixed portion 67 is provided on the rear side. The engaging recess 66a is formed in a shape that matches the decorative portion 59. By positioning the decorative portion 59 in the engaging recess 66a (see FIG. 13B), the first The through hole 67 a of the fixed portion 67 is configured to be positioned at a position aligned with the screw hole 60 a of the first fixed boss 60.

(About the second specific decorative part 68)
As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the second specific decorative component (first decorative component) 68 that can be detachably attached to the first mounting plate portion 45 via the second fixed boss 62 is the first specific decorative component 68. -The position corresponding to each 2nd fixed boss 62 provided in the 1st mounting plate part 45 in the 2nd main part 69 in which the design different from the 3rd general ornamental parts 42, 43, and 44 was given to the front. A second fixed portion 70 having a through hole 70a penetrating in the front-rear direction is provided. Further, a concave portion 70b having a diameter larger than the through hole 70a and capable of being fitted into the rear end portion of the second fixed boss 62 is formed in the front portion of the second fixed portion 70 so as to open to the front side. Then, with the rear end portion of the corresponding second fixed boss 62 fitted in the recess 70b of each second fixed portion 70, a screw inserted from the back side into the through hole 70a of the second fixed portion 70 is inserted. The second specific decorative component 68 is configured to be attached to the second fixed boss 62 from the rear side by being screwed into the screw hole 62 a of the two fixed boss 62. As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the second specific decorative component 68 attached to the second fixed boss 62 is visible from the front side with the second main body 69 extending to the window 29b (opening 29a) side. It is configured to be possible. A part of the second main body 69 in the second specific decorative component 68 is positioned so as to overlap the front side of the display 18a in the symbol display device 18 facing the opening 29a.

(About the third specific decorative part 71)
A third specific decorative component (another decorative component , a second decorative component ) 71 detachably attachable to the first general decorative component 42 via the third fixed boss 63 is a first to a third general decorative component. 3rd to-be-fixed by which the through-hole 73a penetrated in the front-back direction was drilled in the position corresponding to each 3rd fixing boss | hub 63 in the 3rd main-body part 72 with which the design different from 42,43,44 was given to the front. A portion 73 is provided. And the 3rd to-be-fixed part 73 is 1st via said clearance gap S1 between the 1st attachment board part 45 and the 1st plate-shaped main body 47 of the 1st common decorative component 42, or the decoration board 49a of the sub-decoration goods 49. With the third fixed boss 63 facing the rear side (see FIG. 14B), the screw inserted from the back side into the through hole 73a of the third fixed portion 73 is screwed into the screw hole 63a of the third fixed boss 63. By being inserted, the third specific decorative component 71 is configured to be attached to the third fixed boss 63 from the rear side. As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the third specific decorative component 71 attached to the third fixed boss 63 extends from the third main body 72 toward the window 29b (opening 29a) and is visible from the front side. It is configured to be possible. A part of the third main body 72 in the third specific decorative component 71 is positioned so as to overlap the front side of the display 18a in the symbol display device 18 facing the opening 29a.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the third main body 72 is formed with an engaging recess 72a that opens to the front and one side (left side), and the rear portion surrounded by the engaging recess 72a A third fixed portion 73 is provided. The engaging recess 72a is formed in a shape that expands from the position where the through hole 73a is formed in the third fixed portion 73 toward an opening on one side (left side). That is, when the third fixed portion 73 is inserted from the side (the window 29b side) into the gap S1 between the first plate-like main body 47 or the decorative plate 49a and the first mounting plate portion 45, the engaging recess 72a By bringing the third fixed boss 63 into contact with the side wall surface of the third fixed decorative component 71, the third specific decorative component 71 is thirdly moved to a position where the through hole 73 a of the third fixed portion 73 is aligned with the screw hole 63 a of the third fixed boss 63. It is configured to be guided by the fixed boss 63. And the 3rd specific decoration component 71 is positioned with respect to the 1st common decoration component 42 because the some 3rd fixed boss | hub 63 is located in the corresponding engagement recessed part 72a. That is, the engagement recess 72 a functions as a positioning portion that positions the third specific decorative component 71 with respect to the third fixed boss 63.

(About the 4th specific decorative part 74)
A fourth specific decorative part (another decorative part or second decorative part ) 74 that can be detachably attached to the second general decorative part 43 via the fourth fixed boss 64 is a first to a third general decorative part. 4th to-be-fixed by which the through-hole 76a penetrated in the front-back direction was drilled in the position corresponding to each 4th fixed boss | hub 64 in the 4th main-body part 75 with which the design different from 42,43,44 was given to the front. A portion 76 is provided. Then, as shown in FIG. 15 (b), a screw inserted from the back side into the through hole 76 a of the fourth fixed portion 76 with the fourth fixed portion 76 facing the rear side of the fourth fixed boss 64 as shown in FIG. Is screwed into the screw hole 64a of the fourth fixed boss 64 so that the fourth specific decorative component 74 is attached to the fourth fixed boss 64 from the rear side. As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the fourth specific decorative component 74 attached to the fourth fixed boss 64 is visible from the front side with the fourth main body 75 extending toward the window 29b (opening 29a). It is configured to be possible.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the fourth main body 75 is formed with an engaging recess 75a that opens to the front and one side (right side), and the rear side surrounded by the engaging recess 75a A fourth fixed portion 76 is provided. The engaging recess 75a is formed in a shape that expands from the position where the through hole 76a is formed in the fourth fixed portion 76 toward one side (right side) opening. In other words, the corresponding fourth fixed boss 64 is positioned in each engaging recess 75a, and the fourth specific decorative component 74 is moved to the right with the fourth fixed boss 64 in contact with the side wall surface of the engaging recess 75a. The fourth specific decorative component 74 can be easily positioned at a position where the through hole 76a of the fourth fixed portion 76 is aligned with the screw hole 64a of the fourth fixed boss 64 by moving in the direction. That is, the engagement recess 75 a functions as a positioning portion that positions the fourth specific decorative component 74 with respect to the fourth fixed boss 64.

  In addition, as for each main-body part 66,69,72,75 of each specific decorative component 65,68,71,74 of an Example, the design given to the front is the 1st-3rd common decorative component 42,43,44. In addition to being different, the outer shape of the main body portions 66, 69, 72, 75 is also formed differently from the first to third common decorative parts 42, 43, 44 so as to improve the identification of specifications. It has become. In addition, the third specific decorative component 71 and the fourth specific decorative component 74 are attached to the rear side of the corresponding first general decorative component 42 and the second general decorative component 43, and the rear decorative items 79, 79 described later are used. It is configured to overlap the front side and conceal the rear ornaments 79,79.

(About the light emitting device 78)
A plurality of light-emitting devices 78 are disposed on the back side of the frame-shaped decorative body 29 via attachment members 77, and the light-emitting devices 78 face the front side via the window 29b and are displayed on the symbol display device 18. The outer periphery of the display unit 18a can be decorated with light emission. As shown in FIG. 13, the light emitting device 78 located on the upper side of the window 29b is spaced apart from the rear side of the decorative portion 59, and between the front surface of the light emitting device 78 and the rear end of the first fixed boss 60. Further, a gap S2 into which the first fixed portion 67 of the first specific decorative component 65 can be inserted is defined. The attachment member 77 has rear ornaments 79 and 79 located behind the first common ornamental part 42 and the second common ornamental part 43 so as to be located closer to the center of the window than the corresponding common ornamental parts 42 and 43. It is arranged.

(About the installation member 22)
As shown in FIGS. 3 and 13 to 15, the installation member 22 is a rectangular box that opens forward from a rectangular back wall 22 a and a surrounding wall 22 b that protrudes forward from the periphery of the back wall 22 a. The installation member 22 is formed on the plate-like member 21 with a flange 22c extending outward from the front edge of the enclosure wall 22b in contact with the rear surface of the plate-like member 21. It is attached. The back wall 22a is formed with an opening 22d that exposes the display 18a of the symbol display device 18 disposed on the rear surface of the back wall 22a to the front. A movable effect device 80 that produces an effect by operation is disposed inside the installation member 22 (in front of the symbol display device 18). The movable effect device 80 is displayed on the display unit 18a of the symbol display device 18. It is configured to be operable in relation to the symbol variation effect.

(Operation of Example)
Next, the operation of the frame-shaped decorative body 29 of the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment configured as described above will be described.

  FIG. 2 shows a first-specification game board 13 provided with a frame-shaped decorative body 29 to which the specific decorative parts 65, 68, 71, 74 are not attached. On the panel 13, the first to third common decorative parts 42, 43, 44 can be visually recognized from the front side. Further, the light emitting device 78 and the rear ornament 79 can be visually recognized through the window 29b of the frame-shaped decorative body 29. These common decorative parts 42, 43, 44, the light emitting device 78 and the rear portion can be seen. The periphery of the display unit 18a of the symbol display device 18 is decorated with a decoration 79.

  Fixed bosses 60, 62, 63 for attaching the specific decorative parts 65, 68, 71, 74 to the frame-shaped decorative body 29 (the decorative part 59, the first mounting plate part 45, the common decorative parts 42, 43). , 64 are provided. These fixed bosses 60, 62, 63, 64 are the decorative portion 59, the ball introducing portion 41, the design portion of the first plate-like body 47 of the first common decorative component 42, and the second plate shape of the second common decorative component 43. It is hidden by the design part of the main body 53 so as not to be seen from the front side. That is, in the game board 13 of the first specification shown in FIG. 2, the unused fixed bosses 60, 62, 63, 64 to which the specific decorative parts 65, 68, 71, 74 are not attached cannot be seen from the front side. The appearance of the game board 13 is not deteriorated by the fixed bosses 60, 62, 63, 64.

  Fixed bosses 60, 62, 63, for attaching specific decorative parts 65, 68, 71, 74 to the frame-shaped decorative body 29 (the decorative part 59, the first mounting plate part 45, the common decorative parts 42, 43). Since 64 is provided, the specific decorative parts 65, 68, 71, 74 can be attached to the frame-shaped decorative body 29 removed from the plate-shaped member 21 as it is. FIG. 9 shows a second-specification game board 13 provided with a frame-shaped decorative body 29 to which the specific decorative parts 65, 68, 71, 74 are attached. 13, the first to third common decorative parts 42, 43, 44 and the first to fourth specific decorative parts 65, 68, 71, 74 can be visually recognized from the front side. That is, as shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 9 or FIG. 5 and FIG. 10, in the first specification frame-shaped decorative body 29 and the second specification frame-shaped decorative body 29, the specific decorative parts 65, 68, 71, 74 The appearance (design) differs depending on the presence or absence, and it is possible to prevent the player from misidentifying the first specification pachinko machine 10 and the second specification pachinko machine 10. In other words, it is possible to recognize that the pachinko machine 10 in which the frame-like decorative body 29 to which the specific decorative parts 65, 68, 71, 74 are not attached is arranged on the game board 13 is the first specification pachinko machine 10. At the same time, it is possible to recognize that the pachinko machine 10 in which the frame-like decorative body 29 to which the specific decorative parts 65, 68, 71, 74 are attached is disposed on the game board 13 is the pachinko machine 10 of the second specification. It becomes. That is, while using the game component (frame-shaped decorative body 29) common to the pachinko machines 10 having different specifications without spending time and money for changing the design of the entire frame-shaped decorative body 29 to the design according to the specifications. By simply attaching and detaching the specific decorative parts 65, 68, 71, and 74, the pachinko machine 10 that is simple, low-cost, and highly discriminable can be manufactured.

  For example, in a model of the same system that inherits the appearance and production contents, the pachinko machine 10 in which the big hit probability in the lottery per special figure (big hit determination) is set to a predetermined probability is set as the first specification (full specification type). In this case, the frame-shaped decorative body 29 that is visible from the front side disposed on the plate-like member 21 of the first specification pachinko machine 10 that is no longer needed is reused, and the big hit probability is set higher than the first specification. The second specification that can distinguish the difference from the first specification by simply attaching the specific decorative parts 65, 68, 71, 74 to the frame-shaped decorative body 29 when manufacturing the pachinko machine 10 of two specifications (sweet digital type) The pachinko machine 10 can be easily manufactured.

In the present embodiment, the specific decorative parts 65, 68, 71, 74 are attached to the inside of the bowl-shaped portion 38 of the frame-shaped decorative body 29, so that the specific decorative parts 65, 68, 71, 74 play a game. The discriminating ability of the specification can be enhanced without hindering the movement of the pachinko sphere flowing down the region 13a. Further, when attaching / detaching the specific decorative parts 65, 68, 71, 74 to the frame-shaped decorative body 29 of the first specification, it is not necessary to remove the general decorative parts 42, 43, 44, so that it does not take time and effort. In other words, there is no part to be discarded when changing from the frame-shaped decorative body 29 of the first specification to the frame-shaped decorative body 29 of the second specification, the environmental load can be reduced, and the reusability is high. . Further, even if the specific decorative parts 65, 68, 71, 74 are attached to the frame-shaped decorative body 29, the specific decorative parts 65, 68, 71, 74 are configured not to interfere with the light emitting device 78 and the rear decorative article 79. Therefore, the attachment member 77 in which the light emitting device 78 and the rear ornament 79 are disposed can be attached to the frame-shaped ornament 29 without any trouble. Furthermore, since the frame-shaped decorative body 29 of the embodiment has the distinguishability of the specification without changing the shape of the main body (the frame-shaped base portion 37, the base plate portion 39) that is the attachment portion to the plate-like member 21, The plate-like member 21 in which the first mounting opening 27a having the same shape to which the frame-shaped decorative body 29 is attached can be used for the pachinko machine 10 having different specifications. That is, since the plate-like member 21 having the same design can be used in common without preparing the plate-like member 21 in which the mounting opening having a different shape for each specification is formed, the number of pachinko machines 10 of each specification can be produced. There is no need to adjust production accordingly, and inventory management becomes easy.

  The first specific decorative component 65 is provided with an engaging recess 66a that aligns with the decorative portion 59 that hides the first fixed boss 60. By aligning the engaging concave portion 66a with the decorative portion 59, the first specific decorative component 65 can be The through hole 67a of the first specific decorative component 65 may be positioned so as to align with the screw hole 60a of the fixed boss 60. That is, since the first specific decorative component 65 can be positioned using the decorative portion 59, it is not necessary to separately provide a dedicated positioning means, and the configuration can be simplified. In addition, since the first specific decorative component 65 can be positioned by the plurality of decorative portions 59, the first specific decorative component 65 can be attached to the frame-shaped decorative body 29 in a stable and correct posture.

  In the present embodiment, in the pachinko machine 10 having the second specification, the second and third specific decorative parts 68 and 71 are located at the position overlapping the front side of the display unit 18a in the symbol display device 18 to which the player pays attention. The distinction from the first specification is high, and the player can be surely recognized the difference in the specification. The third specific decorative part 71 and the fourth specific decorative part 74 are attached so as to overlap the rear side of the common decorative parts 42 and 43, and are specified from the edge of the common decorative parts 42 and 43 on the window 29b side. Since some of the decorative parts 71 and 74 extend and can be visually recognized from the front side, the difference in design becomes clear as shown in FIGS. 5 and 10, and it can be recognized more clearly that the specifications are different. Further, since the third specific decorative component 71 and the fourth specific decorative component 74 overlap the front side of the rear decorative article 79, 79 and hide the rear decorative article 79, 79, the design of the first specification and the second specification is performed. The distinction becomes clearer and the distinctiveness is improved.

(Example of change)
The present application is not limited to the configuration of the above-described embodiment, and other configurations can be appropriately employed.
(1) In the embodiment, the frame-like decorative body arranged on the plate-like member is given as the game part provided with the fixing portion (fixed boss) to which the specific decorative part can be attached. For example, the first and second side decorative bodies, the start winning device, and the like may be used.
(2) The number and positions of the fixing parts (fixed bosses) to which the specific decorative parts can be attached only need to correspond to the number and attachment positions of the specific decorative parts to be attached when reused.
(3) In the embodiment, a case has been described in which a fixed part (fixed boss) to which a specific decorative part can be attached is provided on a general decorative part that is detachably attached to the frame-shaped decorative body. A configuration in which a fixing portion (fixing boss) is provided only on the main body can be adopted.
(4) In the embodiment, a decorative object is attached to the front surface of the decorative portion where the first fixed boss is provided to hide the first fixed boss from the front side. However, the front surface of the front plate of the decorative portion is not transparent. The first fixed boss may be hidden from the front side by applying a paint or by forming the entire decorative portion with a non-transparent material.
(5) In the embodiments, the case where the decorative portion provided in the bowl-shaped portion is formed in a triangular prism shape has been described, but the shape of the decorative portion is not limited to this, and may be a quadrangular prism shape or other shapes. The positioning part of the shape matching the shape of the decorative part may be provided in the specific decorative part.

(6) In the embodiment, the specific decorative part is fixed to the fixed part by screwing. However, the means for fixing the specific decorative part to the fixed part is not limited to the screw, and is not limited to the fixed part. A configuration may be adopted in which a joint hook is provided and an engagement portion that can be engaged with the engagement hook is provided in the specific decorative part. According to this configuration, when the specific decorative part is attached to the fixing part, a fixing means such as a screw is provided. Is not required separately.
(7) In the embodiment, the decorative part is described with the decorative part configured so that the entire decorative part is positioned on the rear side of the decorative part in a state where the decorative part is attached to the fixing part provided on the rear side of the decorative part. However, as the decorative part, a fixed part that is detachably attached to the fixed part, and a concealed decorative part that is positioned on the front side of the decorative part with the fixed part attached to the fixed part and hides the decorative part that it obtained employing a configuration including. And when the decorative part provided with a concealment decoration part is employ | adopted, the difference in a specification can be identified more clearly because this concealment decoration part makes a decoration part invisible from the front side. Note that the concealing decoration part may conceal the entire decoration part or may conceal a part thereof.
(8) In the embodiment, the decorative portion provided on the frame-shaped decorative body is configured to overlap the front side of the light emitting device. However, the decorative portion may be provided to overlap the front side of the display unit of the symbol display device. According to this configuration, it is possible to allow the player to reliably recognize the difference in specifications between the state in which the specific decorative part is not attached to the rear side of the decorative part and the state in which the specific decorative part is attached.
(9) In the embodiment, the third fixed boss and the fourth fixed boss provided on the first common decorative part and the second common decorative part are provided on the rear side of the opaque design portion provided on the common decorative part. Although hidden from the front side, the general decorative part may be entirely formed of an opaque member to hide the fixed boss from the front side.
(10) In the embodiment, the specific decorative component is positioned and fixed at a fixed position with respect to the fixed portion (fixed boss), but the fixed position with respect to the fixed portion may be adjustable. For example, a long hole is formed in a specific decorative part, the specific decorative part is moved in the extending direction of the long hole with respect to the fixed part, and the specific decorative part is screwed (fixed) to the fixed part at an arbitrary position. What should I do?

(11) In the embodiment, the case of a component that does not move as a specific decorative component has been described. However, a movable body that is movable by vibration or the like is supported on a fixed portion that is fixed to the fixed portion. May be.
(12) In the above example, the game parts of the first specification pachinko machine were explained as being diverted to the second specification pachinko machine of the sweet digital type, but diverted to other specification pachinko machines with different jackpot probabilities. can do. For example, on the basis of the jackpot probability of a pachinko machine, “full spec type” (hit probability is about 1/350 to 1/400, for example), “middle spec type” (hit probability is 1/200 to 1/350, for example) Grade), “sweet digital type” (big hit probability is about 1/80 to 1/200, for example), one of these multiple types of pachinko machines is designated as the first specification, Even if a game part of one specification of a pachinko machine is diverted to another type of pachinko machine, the distinguishability can be ensured. Moreover, about the game component of the pachinko machine of 1st specification, it can comprise so that several types of pachinko machine from which a specification differs can be identified by changing the number and position of the decoration components attached to a fixing | fixed part. That is, the game part is provided with a fixing part corresponding to each specification such as a second fixing part for the second specification, a third fixing part for the third specification, a fourth fixing part for the fourth specification, etc. The decorative parts may be attached to the corresponding fixing parts in accordance with the specifications of the pachinko machine configured by diverting the game parts.
In the embodiment, a case has been described in which game parts are diverted between pachinko machines with different jackpot probabilities set in the pachinko machine, but after the jackpot game ends, the jackpot probability changes from a low probability to a high probability. It is advantageous for the player, such as the probability of being given a “probable change state” in which a big hit is likely to occur, and the probability of being given a “change state” that improves the winning rate of the pachinko ball to the second start winning opening. The game parts may be diverted between pachinko machines having different probabilities of game state being given. In addition, game parts may be diverted between pachinko machines having different numbers of prize balls to be paid out when a pachinko ball wins each winning device or different numbers of prize balls to be paid out in one big hit game.
(13) The gaming machine is not limited to a pachinko machine, and may be various other gaming machines such as an arrangement ball machine or a slot machine using a pachinko ball.

13a game area
2 1 Plate-shaped member 29 Frame-shaped decorative body (game parts )
3 7 Frame base (main body)
38 bowl-shaped part (main body)
39 Base plate (main body)
41 Ball introduction part (decoration part)
42 First decorative parts (common decorative parts)
43 Second decorative parts (common decorative parts)
59 Decorative part 60 First fixed boss (fixed part)
62 Second fixed boss (fixed part)
63 Third fixed boss (fixed part)
64 Fourth fixed boss (fixed part)
65 First specific decorative part ( first decorative part )
6 8 Second specific decorative part ( first decorative part)
71 Third specific decorative part ( second decorative part)
74 Fourth specific decorative part ( second decorative part)

Claims (1)

A gaming part of a gaming machine in which a gaming area where a gaming ball flows down is detachably disposed on a plate-like member provided on the front side,
A main body detachably attached to the plate member;
A decorative portion that is provided on the main body and is visible from the front side in a state where the main body is attached to the plate-like member;
A fixing portion that is provided on the rear side of the decorative portion and is hidden by the decorative portion, and is detachably attachable from the rear side in a state where the first decorative component is visible from the front side;
By attaching to the plate-like member a gaming part that does not have the first decorative part attached to the fixed portion, it becomes possible to recognize that the gaming machine including the plate-like member is a gaming machine of the first specification,
The gaming machine having the plate-like member is a gaming machine of the second specification by attaching to the plate-like member the gaming part that is attached to the fixed portion in a state where the first decorative part is visible from the front side. recognizable and Do Ri,
A fixing that can be detachably attached from the rear side while the second decorative part is visible from the front side, on the rear side of a common decorative part that is detachably attached to the main body and forms a part of the design of the game part. A gaming part of a gaming machine, characterized in that a part is provided .

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