Game machine

Abstract

To suppress a steep rise in the price of a game machine in a more appropriate manner.SOLUTION: In an illumination device having a translucent part and a plurality of LEDs, a non-translucent part is provided in an outer edge of the translucent part, and the LEDs are disposed on the rear side of the non-translucent part. A sticking sheet having a paste layer on the rear face is stuck to a predetermined stuck part, The sticking sheet includes a decorative sticking sheet decorated at least in a part of it, and a reminder information display part for displaying reminder information, and also includes a reminder information sticking sheet, which is not the decorative sticking sheet. A specific decorative sticking sheet of the decorative sticking sheets includes the reminder information display part for displaying reminder information. A non-translucent part is formed in a part of a transparent sheet constituting the specific decorative sticking sheet, and the reminder information display part is provided in the non-translucent part. The reminder information sticking sheet is printed on a non-transparent sheet in a predetermined color, and the specific decorative sticking sheet is printed on a colorless transparent sheet.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 16

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine. [Background technology]

[0002] In gaming machines such as pachinko machines, various decorative and other adhesive sheets are attached to various parts of the gaming machine body, such as gaming parts within the gaming area (Patent Document 1). In addition, in this type of gaming machine, illumination devices are arranged in various parts on the front side of the gaming machine main body, and by emitting light in a predetermined lighting pattern in synchronization with other presentation means such as image display means, movable bodies, and audio output means, it is possible to create presentations that correspond to the gaming status. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2006-55292 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Recently, the price of parts has risen due to the decrease in the supply of parts, which has led to the price of gaming machines rising. In this context, measures to suppress the price of gaming machines are required. As a measure against the price rise of gaming machines, it is considered to promote miniaturization, reuse, and diversion of gaming parts to other models in order to reduce the amount of new parts to be procured. However, there is a concern that such measures such as reuse will make the game lose its novelty and players will become bored. Therefore, there is a need to improve the appearance of presentation means such as illumination devices, and other measures to enhance the presentation effect. In addition, there is a need to reduce the number of attachment sheets attached to game parts that can be reused as much as possible to reduce costs. The present invention has been made in consideration of the above circumstances, and has an object to curb the price hike of gaming machines in a more appropriate manner. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The present invention relates to an amusement machine that includes an illumination device having a light-transmitting portion and a plurality of light sources that cause the light-transmitting portion to emit light, and an attachment sheet having an adhesive layer on the back side is attached to a predetermined attachment portion, the attachment sheet including a decorative attachment sheet at least a portion of which is decorated, a non-light-transmitting portion is provided on the outer edge of the light-transmitting portion, the light source is located behind the non-light-transmitting portion, a specific decorative attachment sheet among the decorative attachment sheets includes a warning information display portion that displays warning information, a non-light-transmitting portion is formed in a portion of a transparent sheet that constitutes the specific decorative attachment sheet and the warning information display portion is provided in the non-light-transmitting portion, the attachment sheet includes a warning information attachment sheet that is not the decorative attachment sheet and includes a warning information attachment sheet that displays warning information and is not the decorative attachment sheet, the warning information attachment sheet is printed on a non-transparent sheet of a predetermined color, and the specific decorative attachment sheet is printed on a colorless transparent sheet. Effect of the Invention

[0006] According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress price hikes of gaming machines in a more appropriate manner. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] 1 is an overall front view of a pachinko machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the glass door of the pachinko machine. [Figure 4] FIG. [Diagram 5] FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board of the pachinko machine. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a plan cross-sectional view of the game board of the pachinko machine. [Figure 7]This is a front view of the movable performance means and rear support member that make up the game board of the pachinko machine. [Figure 8] 2 is an oblique view of the transparent main body plate and guide rails that constitute the game board of the pachinko machine. FIG. [Figure 9] 1 is a perspective view of the game pieces arranged on the game board of the pachinko machine and the decorative stickers attached thereto. FIG. [Figure 10] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the appearance of warning stickers S1 to S7 of the pachinko machine. [Figure 11] 1A is a diagram showing the plate configuration (A) of the warning sticker S1 of the pachinko machine, its arrangement (B), and the appearance of each plate. FIG. [Figure 12] 1A is a diagram showing the plate configuration (A) of the decorative sticker S11 of the pachinko machine, its arrangement (B), and the aspect of each plate. [Figure 13] 1A is a diagram showing the plate configuration (A) of the decorative sticker S12 of the pachinko machine, its arrangement (B), and the aspect of each plate. [Figure 14] 1A is a diagram showing the plate configuration (A) of the decorative sticker S13 of the pachinko machine, its arrangement (B), and the aspect of each plate. [Figure 15] 1A is a diagram showing the plate configuration (A) of the decorative sticker S14 of the pachinko machine, its arrangement (B), and the appearance of each plate. [Figure 16] 1A is a diagram showing the plate configuration (A) of the decorative sticker S15 of the pachinko machine, its arrangement (B), and the appearance of each plate. [Figure 17] FIG. 2 is an enlarged front view of a main part of the game board of the pachinko machine. [Figure 18] 13A and 13B are diagrams showing the external appearance of a first attention-calling information display section (a) and a second attention-calling information display section (b) of a decorative sticker S16 of the pachinko machine. [Figure 19] 1A is a diagram showing the plate configuration (A) of the decorative sticker S16 of the pachinko machine, its arrangement (B), and the appearance of each plate. [Figure 20] 13 is a diagram showing the appearance of a performance information display sticker S21, an external terminal information display sticker S22, and a main board information display sticker S23 of the same pachinko machine. [Figure 21]1A is a diagram showing the plate configuration (A) of the performance information display sticker S21 of the same pachinko machine, its arrangement (B), and the aspect of each plate. [Figure 22] 1A is a diagram showing the plate configuration (A) of the external terminal information display sticker S22 of the pachinko machine, its arrangement (B), and the appearance of each plate. [Figure 23] 1A is a diagram showing the plate configuration (A) of the main board information display sticker S23 of the pachinko machine, its arrangement (B), and the appearance of each plate. [Figure 24] FIG. 13 is an enlarged front view (a) of a key portion of a rear support member of a pachinko machine relating to a second embodiment of the present invention, an enlarged side cross-sectional view (b) of the same key portion, and a figure (c) showing the appearance of the warning information display portion of the decorative sticker S17. [Diagram 25] 1A is a diagram showing the plate configuration (A) of the decorative sticker S17 of the pachinko machine, its arrangement (B), and the appearance of each plate. [Figure 26] 13A and 13B are diagrams showing the plate configuration (A) and arrangement (B) of a decorative sticker S11 for a pachinko machine according to a third embodiment of the present invention, and the aspects of each plate. [Figure 27] 13A and 13B are diagrams showing examples of arrangement of a glue portion (outer peripheral region) when a decorative sticker has a cutout portion on the outer periphery. [Figure 28] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example in which the color arrangement of some of the multiple types of attention-attracting stickers is changed. [Figure 29] FIG. 11 is an overall front view of a pachinko machine according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 30] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the control system of the pachinko machine. [Diagram 31] 2 is a front view of the movable illumination device of the pachinko machine. [Diagram 32] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the movable illumination device of the pachinko machine. [Diagram 33] 3 is a front cross-sectional view of the movable illumination device of the pachinko machine. FIG. [Diagram 34] 4 is a side cross-sectional view of the movable illumination device of the pachinko machine. FIG. [Diagram 35] 13 is an explanatory diagram of the LED rows of the movable illumination device of the pachinko machine. [Diagram 36]FIG. 13 is a front view of a movable illumination device for a pachinko machine according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 37] 3 is a front cross-sectional view of the movable illumination device of the pachinko machine. FIG. [Figure 38] 4 is a side cross-sectional view of the movable illumination device of the pachinko machine. FIG. [Figure 39] 13 is an explanatory diagram of the LED rows of the movable illumination device of the pachinko machine. [Diagram 40] FIG. 13 is a front cross-sectional view of a movable illumination device for a pachinko machine according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 41] 13 is an explanatory diagram of the LED rows of the movable illumination device of the pachinko machine. BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THEINVENTION

[0008] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Figs. 1 to 23 show a first embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine. In Figs. 1 and 2, a gaming machine main body 1 includes an outer frame 2 and a front frame 3 arranged in front of the outer frame 2. The front frame 3 is pivotally attached to the outer frame 2 via a first hinge 4 in the up-down direction arranged at one end side in the left-right direction, for example, at the left end side, so as to be openable, closable, detachable and so on, and can be locked in a closed state relative to the outer frame 2 by a locking means 5 provided on the opposite side in the left-right direction to the first hinge 4, for example, at the right end side.

[0009] The front frame 3 includes an inner frame 6 and a glass door 7 arranged in front of the inner frame 6. The glass door 7 is pivotally attached to the inner frame 6 via a second hinge 8 in the up-down direction arranged on one end side in the left-right direction, for example, on the left end side, so as to be openable, closable, and detachable, and can be locked in the closed state relative to the inner frame 6 by a locking means 5.

[0010] As shown in Fig. 2, the outer frame 2 is formed in a rectangular shape by a pair of left and right vertical frame members 2a, 2b and a pair of upper and lower horizontal frame members 2c, 2d. A front cover member 9 made of synthetic resin is attached to the lower front side of the outer frame 2 so as to connect the lower front sides of the left and right vertical frame members 2a, 2b along the front edge of the lower horizontal frame member 2d. The front cover member 9 protrudes forward from the left and right vertical frame members 2a, 2b, and the inner frame 6 is disposed above it. In addition, the outer frame 2 has an upper outer frame hinge metal fitting 11 constituting the first hinge 4 disposed, for example, at the upper left, and a lower outer frame hinge metal fitting 12 disposed above the front cover member 9 at the lower left.

[0011] The inner frame 6 is made of synthetic resin and integrally comprises a rectangular frame portion 13 that is above the front cover member 9 and can substantially abut against the front edge of the outer frame 2, a game board mounting portion 14 provided on the upper side of the frame portion 13, and a lower mounting portion 15 provided on the lower side of the frame portion 13. A game board 16 is detachably mounted on the game board mounting portion 14 from the front side, and a launching means 17, a lower speaker 18, etc. are disposed on the front side of the lower mounting portion 15. In addition, the inner frame 6 is provided with a main body frame upper hinge metal fitting 19 constituting the first hinge 4 and a main body frame upper hinge metal fitting 20 constituting the second hinge 8 at the upper left, and a main body frame lower hinge metal fitting 21 constituting the first and second hinges 4, 8 at the lower left.

[0012] The glass door (opening / closing door) 7 is provided with a resin door base 22 formed in a rectangular shape corresponding to the front side of the inner frame 6. In this door base 22, a window hole 24a of a glass window 24 is formed corresponding to the front side of a play area 23 formed in the play board 16, and various presentation means such as a plurality of (four in this case) upper speakers 25, a frame first movable body 26, a frame second movable body 27, and a blower means 28 are arranged around the window hole 24a.

[0013] A side unit 30 is attached to at least a part of the outer periphery of the window hole 24a, for example, an inverted L-shaped part corresponding to the upper and right sides of the window hole 24a, on the upper front side of the door base 22, and an upper decorative cover 31 is attached to the other part, for example, the left side of the window hole 24a. As shown in Figs. 2 and 3, the side unit 30 can be easily attached and detached by operating the fixing screw 30a and the fixing lever 30b on the back side of the front frame 3 without using any special tools when the glass door 7 is open. Usually, the front frame 3 is used in common with a number of models, and a game board 16 different for each model is attached to the front frame 3 to realize a gameplay and design unique to each model. However, in this pachinko machine, a part of the front side of the front frame 3 is made into the side unit 30, which is more easily attached and detached than other parts, and the side unit 30 is given a design that is integrated with the game board 16 and a unique function, thereby making it possible to increase the degree of freedom in design and function for each model while commonizing most of the front frame 3.

[0014] The side unit 30 of this embodiment is equipped with a frame first movable body 26, a frame second movable body 27, a blowing means 28, and the like. The frame first movable body 26 is formed in a predetermined three-dimensional shape (here, a butterfly shape) and can slide in the approximately forward and backward directions when driven by a driving means not shown. The frame second movable body 27 is formed in a predetermined three-dimensional shape and can slide in the approximately forward and backward directions when driven by a driving means not shown, and can be pushed in by a player. The blowing means 28 can blow air toward the player's hand that is touching the frame second movable body 27 at the timing when the player operates the frame second movable body 27.

[0015] At the lower front side of the door base 22, there are arranged an upper tray 33 which stores game balls dispensed from the dispensing means 32 arranged at the rear side of the inner frame 6 and supplies them to the launching means 17, a lower tray 34 which stores surplus balls when the upper tray 33 is full, a launching handle 35 which is operated to operate the launching means 17, etc., and further, a lower decorative cover 36 which substantially covers the upper tray 33, lower tray 34, etc. from the front is attached. The lower decorative cover 36 is formed in a forward-facing bulge, and on its upper side, an operation button 37 for effects and various other operation means are provided.

[0016] 2, a glass unit 40 that substantially covers the window hole 24a from the rear side is removably attached to the rear side of the door base 22, and a vertical hinge end side reinforcing plate 41a arranged along the edge of the first and second hinges 4, 8, a vertical opening / closing end side reinforcing plate 41b arranged along the edge of the opening / closing end side, and a left / right lower side reinforcing plate 41c arranged below the window hole 24a are removably fixed by screws or the like. Also, the door base 22 has a glass door upper hinge metal fitting 42a that constitutes the second hinge 8 arranged at the upper left and a glass door lower hinge metal fitting 42b arranged at the lower left.

[0017] In addition, a ball feeding unit 43a, a lower tray guide unit 43b, etc. are attached to the back side of the lower reinforcing sheet metal 41c. The ball feeding unit 43a is for supplying the game balls in the upper tray 33 one by one to the launching means 17, and is arranged corresponding to the front side of the launching means 17. The lower tray guide unit 43b is for guiding surplus balls when the upper tray 33 is full, and foul balls that have been launched by the launching means 17 but have returned without reaching the playing area 23, to the lower tray 34, and is arranged adjacent to the ball feeding unit 43a on the first and second hinges 4, 8 sides.

[0018] As shown in Figs. 1 to 3, a plurality of information display stickers are attached to the glass door 7. That is, a sticker S1 for warning about the installation and removal of the side unit 30 is attached to the top surface of the side unit 30, a sticker S2 for warning about airflow is attached near the air blowing means 28 on the front surface of the side unit 30, and a sticker S3 for warning about the operation of the movable body is attached near the frame second movable body 27 on the front surface of the side unit 30. A sticker S4 for warning about the operation of the operation button 37 is attached near the operation button 37 on the lower decorative cover 36. A sticker S5 for warning about injuries caused by metal parts is attached to a predetermined location on the back surface of the glass door 7, for example, on the lower tray guide unit 43b or its vicinity. Details of these stickers S1 to S5 will be described later.

[0019] The gaming board 16 is a so-called transparent gaming board equipped with a transparent main body plate 50 of approximately uniform thickness made of transparent resin such as polycarbonate, and as shown in Figures 5 to 9, a number of gaming components are attached to the transparent main body plate 50, such as a guide rail 51, a central display frame unit 53, a start winning unit 54, a big winning unit 55, a normal winning unit 56, a liquid crystal display means (image display means) 57, and a movable performance means 58. In addition, at any position on the unit parts 53-56, etc., there are provided a normal pattern starting means 61, a first special pattern starting means 62, a second special pattern starting means 63, a first big prize means 64, a second big prize means 65, multiple (here, three) normal prize means 66-68, a normal pattern display means 69, a normal reserved number display means 70, a first special pattern display means 71, a second special pattern display means 72, multiple (here, three) outlets 73a-73c, a right hit notification means 60, etc.

[0020] The liquid crystal display means 57, the movable performance means 58, etc. are disposed on the rear side of the transparent main body plate 50 via a rear support member 74. As shown in Figs. 6 and 7, the rear support member 74 integrally comprises a rear wall portion 75 disposed approximately parallel to the transparent main body plate 50 and rearward of the transparent main body plate 50, and a peripheral wall portion 76 extending approximately forward from the outer periphery of the rear wall portion 75, and is fixed by screws or the like in a state where the front edge side of the peripheral wall portion 76 is in contact with the rear side of the transparent main body plate 50. A substantially rectangular opening 75a is formed in the rear wall portion 75, and the liquid crystal display means 57 is detachably fixed to the rear side of the rear wall portion 75 in a state where the display screen 57a ​​corresponds to the opening 75a.

[0021] The movable performance means 58 includes a movable body 77, a movable body guide means 78 that movably supports the movable body 77, and a drive means 79 that drives the movable body 77. The movable body 77 is formed in a horizontally elongated shape, and its front side is decorated with any decoration (not shown) such as a logo indicating the model name, and an LED board 81 having a large number of LEDs 81a is arranged inside the movable body 77 on the front side.

[0022] The movable body guide means 78 supports the movable body 77 in a state in which it can move in a predetermined direction (here, the vertical direction) along the front side of the display screen 57a ​​of the liquid crystal display means 57, is arranged in an elongated shape in the vertical direction along both the left and right sides of the liquid crystal display means 57, and is detachably fixed to the front side of the rear wall portion 75 of the rear support member 74. The movable body guide means 78 has a pair of left and right guide rails 82 arranged in the vertical direction, and both left and right ends of the movable body 77 are supported by these guide rails 82 so that they can move in the vertical direction. The movable body guide means 78 allows the movable body 77 to move in the vertical direction between an upper position on the upper side of the liquid crystal display means 57 and a lower position on the front side of the liquid crystal display means 57, and is normally held in the upper position which is the original position.

[0023] The driving means 79 is constituted by, for example, a stepping motor, and is detachably fixed to the rear side of the rear support member 74 corresponding to the rear side of the movable body guiding means 78, and is capable of moving the movable body 77 in the vertical direction according to a predetermined operation pattern. In front of the movable body guiding means 78, an LED board 83 having a large number of LEDs 83a on the front side is disposed.

[0024] The guide rail 51 is for guiding the game balls launched from the launching means 17, and is arranged in a substantially circular shape on the front side of the transparent main body plate 50 so as to surround the periphery of the game area 23, and is composed of a plurality of, for example, three, first to third rail members 51a to 51c as shown in Figures 5, 6, 8, etc. At least the main body portions of the first to third rail members 51a to 51c are formed from a transparent or translucent synthetic resin.

[0025] The first rail member 51a is formed in a substantially arched shape from the lower left side of the transparent main body plate 50 through the substantially center of the left edge, the substantially center of the upper edge, and the upper right part, and is integrally provided with a front wall portion 84 parallel to the transparent main body plate 50 and a peripheral wall portion 85 of a substantially constant width protruding rearward from the peripheral portion of the front wall portion 84, and is detachably fixed to the transparent main body plate 50 with the rear end side of the peripheral wall portion 85 abutting against the front surface of the transparent main body plate 50. The first rail member 51a has a peripheral wall portion 85a on the play area 23 side formed in a substantially arc shape when viewed from the front, and the game balls launched by the launching means 17 are guided by this peripheral wall portion 85a and rise toward the play area 23. A metal plate may be disposed on at least a part of this peripheral wall portion 85a.

[0026] The second rail member 51b is formed in a plate shape of a constant width in the front-rear direction that stands upright substantially vertically on the front side of the transparent main body plate 50, and is disposed in a substantially arc shape so as to be parallel to the inside of the first rail member 51a from the upper left to the lower left of the transparent main body plate 50. The portion sandwiched between the first rail member 51a and the second rail member 51b forms a launch guide passage (ball passage) 86 that guides the game ball launched by the launching means 17 to the game area 23. At least a part of this second rail member 51b may be made of a metal plate.

[0027] The third rail member 51c is formed in a generally L-shape in front view along the right and bottom edges of the transparent main body plate 50 so as to connect the upper right end of the first rail member 51a and the lower left end of the second rail member 51b, and integrally includes a front wall portion 87 parallel to the transparent main body plate 50 and a peripheral wall portion 88 of a generally constant width protruding rearward from the peripheral edge of the front wall portion 87, and is detachably fixed to the transparent main body plate 50 with the rear end side of the peripheral wall portion 88 abutting against the front surface of the transparent main body plate 50. A metal plate may be disposed on at least a portion of the peripheral wall portion 88a on the play area 23 side.

[0028] As shown in Fig. 8, the transparent main body plate 50 has one or more, here three, mounting holes 50a-50c formed in a penetrating manner in the front-rear direction in the area corresponding to the game area 23, and the central display frame unit 53 and the big prize unit 55 are fixed to the mounting hole 50a, the start prize unit 54 to the mounting hole 50b, and the normal prize unit 56 to the mounting hole 50c, respectively, from the front side in a detachable manner. Note that multiple unit parts such as the central display frame unit 53 and the big prize unit 55 may be integrally formed. Also, even if multiple unit parts (for example, the central display frame unit 53 and the big prize unit 55) are separate, they may be integrated with each other and then mounted in any of the mounting holes 50a-50c, or may be separately mounted in the mounting holes 50a-50c.

[0029] The transparent main body plate 50 has a main body decoration part 89 formed in a predetermined area on at least one of the front side and the back side, here on the back side. This main body decoration part 89 is a two-dimensional decoration consisting of a color illustration or the like, which is formed by directly printing on the face of the transparent main body plate 50, and by providing this on the back side of the transparent main body plate 50, deterioration due to rubbing of the balls can be prevented. At least a part of this main body decoration part 89 is translucent, and transmits light from the LED 83a (FIGS. 6 and 7) and the like arranged on the rear side of the transparent main body plate 50. The main body decoration part 89 may be formed on an attachment sheet and attached to the front side and / or the back side of the transparent main body plate 50. This makes it easy to reuse the transparent main body plate 50 and to share it among multiple models.

[0030] The central display frame unit 53 constitutes a display frame for the liquid crystal display means 57 and the movable performance means 58, and as shown in Figures 5, 6, 9, etc., an opening window 91 corresponding to the rear liquid crystal display means 57 is formed in the approximate center, and is disposed on the upper side in the approximate center of the game area 23. This central display frame unit 53 is made of transparent synthetic resin almost entirely, and includes a front mounting plate 92 that is disposed outside the mounting hole 50a along the front surface of the transparent main body plate 50 and through which game balls can pass, a decorative frame 93 that is disposed in a roughly gate-like shape in front view from both the left and right sides in front of the liquid crystal display means 57 to the upper side, and that protrudes forward on the inner peripheral side of the front mounting plate 92, and a stage 94 that is disposed between the left and right lower end portions of the decorative frame 93. The game ball is launched by the launching means 17 and enters the upper side of the game area 23 through the launch guide passage 86, and is divided to the left and right at the top of the decorative frame 93, and flows down either the left flow path 95a on the left side of the central display frame unit 53 or the right flow path 95b on the right side.

[0031] The central display frame unit 53 is provided with a warp inlet 96 through which game balls can flow, on at least one side of the left flow-down path 95a side or the right flow-down path 95b side, for example, on the left flow-down path 95a side. The game ball that flows into the warp inlet 96 while flowing down the left flow-down path 95a rolls freely in the left-right direction on the stage 94, and then falls to the front from either a central drop part 97 provided corresponding to the left-right center of the game area 23 or from another part.

[0032] Below the central display frame unit 53, a start winning unit 54 is disposed approximately in the center in the left-right direction, a big winning unit 55 is disposed on the right side, and a normal winning unit 56 is disposed on the left side, each of which is disposed along the inside of the guide rail 51. The start winning unit 54, the big winning unit 55, and the normal winning unit 56 are all formed approximately entirely from a transparent synthetic resin.

[0033] The normal symbol starting means 61 is for starting the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display means 69, and is disposed on the right flow path 95b. This normal symbol starting means 61 is provided on the central display frame unit 53, and as shown in Figs. 5 and 9, includes a gate portion 101 protruding from the front side of the front mounting plate 92, and a game ball detection switch 102 for detecting a game ball passing through this gate portion 101.

[0034] The normal pattern display means 69 is for displaying normal patterns in a variable manner and is composed of a plurality of (two) LEDs 69a, 69b. On the condition that the normal pattern start means 61 detects a game ball, that is, the game ball passes through the gate unit 101 and the game ball detection switch 102 detects the game ball, the two LEDs 69a, 69b constituting the normal pattern emit light in a normal variable light emission pattern, and then when the winning judgment random number value included in the normal random number information acquired when the game ball is detected by the normal pattern start means 61 matches a predetermined winning judgment value, the fluctuation is stopped in a winning state, and otherwise in a losing state. The two LEDs 69a, 69b constituting the normal pattern can display one or more winning states and one or more losing states by combining their light emission states (for example, on / off). In this embodiment, the normal pattern display means 69 is arranged on the right decorative frame 93 in the central display frame unit 53 as shown in Figures 5 and 9. The LEDs 69a, 69b constituting the normal symbol display means 69 are an example of an indicator light-emitting body that indicates information by the manner in which it emits light.

[0035] In addition, the normal random number information acquired when the normal symbol starting means 61 detects a game ball is reserved and stored up to a predetermined upper limit of reserved number, for example, four pieces, and each time a normal symbol becomes available for variation, one piece is consumed and the normal symbol is varied. The number of stored normal random number information (normal reserved number) is notified to the player by the normal reserved number display means 70 or the like. The normal reserved number display means 70 is composed of a plurality (four pieces) of LEDs 70a to 70d, and is arranged on the right decorative frame 93 of the central display frame unit 53 (FIGS. 5 and 9). The LEDs 70a to 70d constituting the normal reserved number display means 70 are an example of an indicator light-emitting body that notifies information by a light-emitting mode.

[0036] The first special symbol starting means 62 is for starting the symbol variation by the first special symbol display means 71, and is composed of a non-operating winning means having no opening / closing means, and is disposed on the starting winning unit 54. As shown in Figs. 5 and 9, the starting winning unit 54 has a winning gutter 105 formed on its lower side in a forward-protruding manner corresponding to the central drop portion 97 of the stage 94, and the first special symbol starting means 62 has a first starting winning port 106 formed in the winning gutter 105 and an upward opening, and a game ball detection switch 107 for detecting a game ball that has won in the first starting winning port 106. The first special symbol starting means 62 has a higher probability of winning a game ball that has flowed down the left flow path 95a than a game ball that has flowed down the right flow path 95b, due to the existence of a route that goes from the warp entrance 96 on the left flow path 95a side through the stage 94. When a gaming ball enters the first start winning hole 106, a predetermined number of gaming balls (for example, four balls) per winning are paid out as prize balls.

[0037] The second special symbol starting means 63 is for starting the symbol variation by the second special symbol display means 72, and is composed of an actuation winning means that can be changed between an open state where the game ball can win and a closed state where the game ball cannot win (or is more difficult to win than the open state), and is arranged downstream of the normal symbol starting means 61 in the right flow-down path 95b. The second special symbol starting means 63 is arranged on the central display frame unit 53, and as shown in Figs. 5 and 9, includes a second start winning port 108 formed on the front mounting plate 92, a movable part 109 that opens and closes the second start winning port 108, and a game ball detection switch 110 that detects the game ball that has won in the second start winning port 108. When the stopped symbol after the variation of the normal symbol display means 69 becomes a winning state and a normal profit state occurs, the movable part 109 changes from a closed state to an open state for a predetermined time according to a predetermined opening and closing pattern. When a gaming ball enters the second start winning hole 108, a predetermined number of gaming balls (for example, two balls) per winning are paid out as prize balls.

[0038] The first special symbol display means 71 is composed of a light-emitting body such as a 7-segment LED capable of variably displaying the first special symbol, and variably displays the first special symbol for a predetermined time on the condition that the first special symbol start means 62 detects a game ball, that is, the game ball enters the first start winning hole 106 and the game ball detection switch 107 detects the game ball, and when the jackpot determination random number value included in the first special random number information acquired at the time of the winning of the first start winning hole 106 matches a predetermined jackpot determination value, the first special symbol stops in a jackpot state, when the first special random number value matches a small win determination value, the first special symbol stops in a miss state, respectively. When the stopped symbol after the variation of the first special symbol display means 71 becomes a jackpot state, a jackpot state occurs, and when the stopped symbol becomes a small win state, a small win state occurs. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display means 71 is disposed on the left decorative frame 93 in the central display frame unit 53 (FIGS. 5 and 9). The 7-segment LED constituting the first special symbol display means 71 is an example of an indicator light-emitting body that indicates information by the light emission mode.

[0039] The second special symbol display means 72 is composed of a light-emitting body such as a 7-segment LED capable of variably displaying the second special symbol, and variably displays the second special symbol for a predetermined time on the condition that the second special symbol start means 63 detects a game ball, that is, the game ball enters the second start winning hole 108 and the game ball detection switch 110 detects the game ball, and when the jackpot determination random number value included in the second special random number information acquired at the time of the winning of the game ball into the second start winning hole 108 matches a predetermined jackpot determination value, the ball stops in a jackpot state, when the random number value matches a small win determination value, the ball stops in a miss state, respectively. When the stopped pattern after the variation of the second special symbol display means 72 becomes a jackpot state, a jackpot state occurs, and when the stopped pattern becomes a small win state, a small win state occurs. In this embodiment, the second special symbol display means 72 is disposed on the right decorative frame 93 in the central display frame unit 53 (FIGS. 5 and 9). The 7-segment LED constituting the second special symbol display means 72 is an example of an indicator light-emitting body that indicates information by the light emission mode.

[0040] In addition, when the first and second special symbols are changed by the first and second special symbol display means 71 and 72, the display of the change in symbols is performed on the liquid crystal display means 57 in parallel with this by the performance symbol 111. As shown in FIG. 5, the performance symbol 111 has a plurality of symbol rows (three in the left and right direction in this case) consisting of a plurality of symbols including number symbols, and each symbol row is composed of a symbol main body 111a consisting of numbers such as 1 to 8 and the like, and a character or other decorative part 111b associated with the symbol main body 111a. The display mode of the performance symbol 111 can be arbitrarily changed, such as by enlarging or reducing it, changing the display position, or erasing the decorative part 111b.

[0041] The performance symbols 111 start to vary by vertical scrolling or the like for each symbol row according to a predetermined variation pattern at approximately the same time as the first and second special symbols start to vary, and finally stop at approximately the same time as the first and second special symbols stop varying so that the stopped symbols on a predetermined effective line become a predetermined mode. Note that in the performance symbols 111, when all the stopped symbols on the effective line are the same, it is a big win performance mode, and otherwise it is a small win performance mode or a miss performance mode, and when the first and second special symbols become a big win mode, a small win mode, or a miss mode, the first and second special symbols become a big win performance mode, a small win performance mode, or a miss performance mode.

[0042] In addition, the first and second special random number information acquired at the time of winning the first and second special symbol starting means 62, 63 are reserved and stored with a predetermined upper limit of reserved number, for example, 4 each, and when the first and second special symbols can be changed, if the reserved memory on the second special symbol side is 1 or more, one reserved memory of the second special symbol is consumed to change the second special symbol, and if only the reserved memory on the first special symbol side is 1 or more, one reserved memory of the first special symbol is consumed to change the first special symbol. In this way, in this embodiment, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are not both changing, and when there are reserved memories on both the first special symbol side and the second special symbol side, the change of the second special symbol is prioritized.

[0043] In the case of this embodiment, the player hits left aiming at the first special symbol starting means 62 during a normal game state other than a special game state described later, and hits right aiming at the normal symbol starting means 61 and the second special symbol starting means 63 during a special game state (time-saving state), so that the first special symbol mainly fluctuates during the normal game state, and the second special symbol mainly fluctuates during a special game state (time-saving state). In this embodiment, the right hit notification means 60 can notify the player that it is during a right hit period (in a special game state, during a jackpot state, etc.) when the player should hit right. The right hit notification means 60 is composed of one LED 60a and is arranged on the right decorative frame 93 of the central display frame unit 53 (FIGS. 5 and 9), and is configured to be turned on during the right hit period and turned off during other periods. The LED 60a constituting the right hit notification means 60 is an example of an indicator light-emitting body that notifies information by its light-emitting mode.

[0044] The number of first and second special random number information pieces stored in reserve (first and second special reserved numbers) is notified to the player by the liquid crystal display means 57, etc. As shown in Fig. 5, the liquid crystal display means 57 is capable of displaying first and second reserved images X1-X4, Y1-Y4, and a changing reserved image Z, which indicate the first and second special reserved numbers. That is, when the number of first and second special reserved items increases based on the first and second special pattern starting means 62, 63 detecting a game ball, one additional first and second reserved image X1~, Y1~ is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 57, and when the number of first and second special reserved items decreases based on the start of a new variation of the first and second special patterns by the first and second special pattern display means 71, 72, for example, the varying reserved image Z is erased and the first and second reserved images X1~, Y1~ are shifted one by one toward the front of the queue (for example, to the right side of the screen), and the pushed-out leading first and second reserved images X1, Y1 are moved, for example, to a predetermined position and changed to a new varying reserved image Z.

[0045] In addition, there are two types of probability of winning (jackpot probability) in the jackpot determination (random number lottery) performed based on the game ball detection by the first and second special pattern starting means 62, 63: low probability and high probability. The high probability is set during the special game state described below, and the low probability is set otherwise.

[0046] Also, if the jackpot determination result is a miss, one or more types of misses are selected, if the jackpot determination result is a small hit, one or more types of small hits are selected, and if the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, one or more types of jackpots (for example, two types: a chance jackpot and a non- chance jackpot) are selected. Here, a chance jackpot is a jackpot that generates a chance jackpot state as a special game state after the jackpot state ends, and a non- chance jackpot is a jackpot that generates, for example, a time-saving state as a special game state after the jackpot state ends, and the allocation is made based on the jackpot pattern random number value, etc.

[0047] During the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of the first and second special symbol display means 71, 72 for the first and second special symbols is switched to a shortened fluctuation time shorter than the normal fluctuation time, and for the normal symbols, the winning probability is switched from the normal probability to a high probability, the fluctuation time is switched from the normal fluctuation time to a shortened fluctuation time, and the opening and closing pattern of the second special symbol starting means 63 in the normal profit state is switched from the normal opening and closing pattern (for example, 0.2 seconds x 1 opening) to the special opening and closing pattern (for example, 2 seconds x 3 openings). The time-saving state starts when the big win state ends, and ends when, for example, the first and second special symbols change a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) or the next big win game occurs before that. During the probability-changing state, in addition to the switching similar to that of the time-saving state, the probability of winning is switched from a low probability to a high probability. The probability-changing state starts when the big win state ends, and ends when, for example, the next big win state occurs.

[0048] The first large prize winning means 64 is an actuation winning means that can be changed between an open state where the game ball can win the first large prize winning opening 64a and a closed state where the game ball cannot win a prize by the operation of the opening and closing member 112, and is equipped with a game ball detection switch 113 that detects the game ball that has won the first large prize winning opening 64a, and when the stopped pattern after the change of the first and second special pattern display means 71, 72 becomes a big win state or a big win state occurs due to a V winning described later, the opening and closing member 112 opens according to one or more kinds of big win opening patterns. When a game ball wins the first large prize winning opening 64a, a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 14 balls) are paid out as prize balls for each winning.

[0049] The first large prize means 64 is disposed at the upper side of the large prize unit 55 as shown in Fig. 5 and Fig. 9, and the first large prize opening 64a is disposed in the middle of the first inclined rolling path 114 formed on the right flow path 95b side and downstream of the normal symbol starting means 61 and the second special symbol starting means 63. The first inclined rolling path 114 is formed in a left-downward inclination that inclines toward the inside (here, the left side) of the play area 23 in the left-right direction. The first large prize opening 64a is elongated along the first inclined rolling path 114 and is formed in the bottom wall of the first inclined rolling path 114 with an upward opening.

[0050] The opening / closing member 112 is a roughly plate-like body formed in a downward sloping shape to the left along the first inclined rolling path 114, and is capable of sliding in the front-to-back direction by driving an opening / closing drive means (not shown); when in the closed state, it protrudes forward from the surface of the game board 16 to close the first large prize opening 64a and guides game balls that have flowed down from the upstream side toward the downstream side (here, the left side) of the first inclined rolling path 114, and when in the open state, it retreats behind the surface of the game board 16 to open the first large prize opening 64a.

[0051] In addition, a normal winning means 66 is disposed on the upstream end side of the first inclined rolling path 114 in the big winning unit 55. This normal winning means 66 is provided with a normal winning opening 66a through which a game ball can win, and a game ball detection switch 115 that detects a game ball that has won in this normal winning opening 66a. When a game ball wins in the normal winning opening 66a, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls for each win.

[0052] The second large prize winning means 65 is an actuation winning means that can be changed between an open state where the game ball can win the second large prize winning opening 65a and a closed state where the game ball cannot win a prize by the operation of an opening / closing member 116, and is provided with a game ball detection switch 117 that detects the game ball that has won the second large prize winning opening 65a as shown in Fig. 5, and when the stopped pattern after the variation of the first and second special pattern display means 71, 72 becomes a small prize state and a small prize state occurs, the opening / closing member 116 is opened according to a predetermined small prize opening pattern. When a game ball wins the second large prize winning opening 65a, a predetermined number of game balls (for example, three balls) are paid out as prize balls for each win.

[0053] The second large prize winning means 65 includes a specific area 118a, a normal area 118b, a movable distribution means 119 for distributing the game ball that has won the second large prize winning opening 65a to the specific area 118a and the normal area 118b, a specific game ball detection switch 120a for detecting the game ball that has flowed into the specific area 118a, and a normal game ball detection switch 120b for detecting the game ball that has flowed into the normal area 118b. The game ball that has won the second large prize winning opening 65a is detected by the game ball detection switch 117, and then flows down the distribution guide passage 119a to reach the distribution means 119. Then, the distribution means 119 guides the game ball to either the specific area 118a or the normal area 118b, and after being detected by either the specific game ball detection switch 120a or the normal game ball detection switch 120b, the game ball is guided to the rear side of the game board 16. When the gaming ball that has entered the second large winning hole 65a is guided to the specific area 118a by the distribution means 119 and the specific gaming ball detection switch 120a detects the gaming ball (hereinafter referred to as a V winning), a big win state occurs.

[0054] 5, the second large prize means 65 is disposed below the first large prize means 64 in the large prize unit 55, and the second large prize opening 65a is disposed midway along the second inclined rolling path 121 formed on the downstream side (here, the lower side) of the first inclined rolling path 114. The first inclined rolling path 114 branches off at its downstream end (left end side) into the second inclined rolling path 121 facing right and a branch path 122 facing left. A gaming ball that passes through the first inclined rolling path 114 has a high probability of flowing down to the second inclined rolling path 121 side, and it is rare for the gaming ball to flow down to the branch path 122 side. However, a gaming ball that flows down to the branch path 122 side will either win a winning hole such as the first start winning hole 106, or be discharged to the rear of the gaming board 16 through the first outlet 73a located at the most downstream side of the gaming area 23, i.e., the lower center of the gaming area 23 (here, below the first special pattern starting means 62).

[0055] The second inclined rolling path 121 is formed in a right-downward inclination that inclines toward the outside (here, the right side) of the play area 23 in the left-right direction. The second large winning opening 65a is elongated along the second inclined rolling path 121 and is formed in the bottom wall of the second inclined rolling path 121 with an upward opening.

[0056] The opening / closing member 116 is a roughly plate-like body formed in a downward sloping shape to the right along the second inclined rolling path 121, and is capable of sliding in the front-to-back direction by the drive of an opening / closing drive means not shown; when in the closed state, it protrudes forward from the surface of the game board 16 to close the second large prize opening 65a and guides game balls that have flowed down from the upstream side toward the downstream side (here, the right side) of the second inclined rolling path 121, and when in the open state, it retreats behind the surface of the game board 16 to open the second large prize opening 65a.

[0057] In addition, a second outlet 73b is disposed on the downstream end side (right end side) of the second inclined rolling path 121. The second outlet 73b is provided in the big prize unit 55 together with the second big prize means 65 and the like, and the game ball that has passed through the second inclined rolling path 121 is discharged to the rear side of the game board 16 through this second outlet 73b.

[0058] In addition, in the normal winning unit 56, as shown in Fig. 5 and Fig. 9, a plurality of, for example, two normal winning means 67, 68 are arranged, and a third outlet 73c is arranged upstream of the plurality of normal winning means 67, 68. The normal winning means 67, 68 are provided with normal winning ports 67a, 68a through which game balls can enter, and game ball detection switches 123, 124 that detect game balls that have entered the normal winning ports 67a, 68a. When a game ball enters the normal winning port 67a, 68a, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls for each win.

[0059] As shown in Figures 5, 9, etc., the central display frame unit 53, the start winning unit 54, the big winning unit 55, the normal winning unit 56, etc. arranged within the game area 23 have decorative stickers (decorative attachment sheets, which are decorative attachment sheets) attached to transparent attachment portions provided on the front sides of the units, at least partially decorated.

[0060] That is, in the central display frame unit 53, transparent attachment parts 131-133 are formed on the front side of the upper, right and left parts of the decoration frame 93, and decorative stickers (decorative attachment sheets) S11-S13 are attached to the attachment parts 131-133, respectively. In addition, in the start winning unit 54, a transparent attachment part 134 is formed on the front side of the winning gutter 105, and a decorative sticker (decorative attachment sheet) S14 is attached to the attachment part 134. In addition, in the big winning unit 55, a transparent attachment part 135 is formed on the front side, and a decorative sticker (decorative attachment sheet) S15 is attached to the attachment part 135. In addition, in the big winning unit 55, an LED board 125 on which a plurality of LEDs 125a are arranged is attached to the rear side of the attachment part 135.

[0061] Further, the normal winning unit 56 has a transparent attachment portion 136 formed on the front side, and a decorative sticker (decorative attachment sheet) S16 is attached to the attachment portion 136. Furthermore, a performance information display sticker S21 that displays performance information of the gaming machine is attached to a predetermined position outside the gaming area 23, for example, on the front side of the third rail member 51c. The decorative stickers S11 to S16 and the performance information display sticker S21 will be described in detail later.

[0062] As shown in FIG. 4, etc., a main control board case 142 in which a main control board 141 is stored, a performance board case 147 in which a performance interface board 143, a liquid crystal interface board 144, a liquid crystal control board 145, a ROM board 146, etc. are stored are removably attached to the rear side of the rear case 138 located on the rear side of the game board 16.

[0063] In addition, a back cover 148 that covers the back side of the game board 16 in an openable and closable manner is attached detachably to the back side of the front frame 3, and a game ball tank 149 and a tank rail 150 are attached to the top of the back cover 148, and a payout means 32 and a payout passage 151 are attached to the left and right sides, respectively. When a game ball enters a winning hole such as the first large winning hole 64a, or when a ball lending command is received from an automatic ball lending machine not shown in the figure, the game ball in the game ball tank 149 is paid out by the payout means 32 via the tank rail 150, and the game ball is guided to the upper tray 33 via the payout passage 151. The back cover 148 is made of transparent synthetic resin and is arranged to cover almost the entire performance board case 147 and a part of the upper side of the main control board case 142 from the rear side. Additionally, an external terminal board 152a is disposed above the tank rail 150 and is provided with a plurality of external terminals 152 for outputting various signals to an external hall computer or the like.

[0064] In addition, a board mounting stand 153 is arranged on the lower back side of the front frame 3, i.e., on the back side of the lower mounting section 15, and a power supply board case 155 in which a power supply board 154 is stored and a dispensing / launching board case 157 in which a dispensing / launching control board 156 is stored are each detachably mounted on the back side of this board mounting stand 153.

[0065] In addition, a plurality of information display stickers are attached to the back side of the front frame 3. That is, for example, an external terminal information display sticker S22 that displays information about the external terminal 152 is attached to the back side near the external terminal board 152a. Also, a caution sticker S6 regarding the opening of the back cover, etc. is attached to the back side of the back cover 148, and a caution sticker S7 regarding high temperatures is attached to the back side of the power supply board case 155. Also, a main board information display sticker S23 that displays the board management number and board opening information is attached to the back side of the main control board case 142, and so on, and information display stickers are attached to each board case.

[0066] Next, the stickers attached to the various parts of the gaming machine will be described in detail. First, the attention-call stickers S1 to S7, which are stickers for displaying information, will be described.

[0067] The attention-calling stickers (attention-calling information attachment sheets) S1 to S7 display attention-calling information, and as shown in FIG. 10, a first display section a1 is provided for attracting the attention of the target person (a game hall staff member or a player) and indicating that the attachment sheet is for attention-calling, and a second display section a2 is provided for indicating the contents to be careful of (attention-calling information display section for displaying attention-calling information). The first display section a1 has a yellow background and displays black characters, etc., and the second display section a2 has a black background and displays white characters, etc. The first display section a1 displays a first attention symbol s1 and a second attention symbol s2. The first attention symbol s1 is configured with a black solid triangle with an outlined character "!" (in the same yellow as the background) arranged. The second attention symbol s2 is configured with the character "Attention" in black Gothic font. It should be noted that the warning stickers S1, S5, S6, and S7 are intended for game hall staff, while the other warning stickers S2, S3, and S4 are intended for players.

[0068] The attention-calling sticker S1 is for calling attention to the work of attaching and detaching the side unit 30, and is attached to a predetermined position of the side unit 30, for example, the upper surface (a non-translucent attachment portion) as shown in Figs. 1 to 3, and is formed in a horizontally elongated, approximately rectangular shape, with a certain width along the upper side being the first display section a1 and the area below it being the second display section a2, as shown in Fig. 10(A). The predetermined position where the attention-calling sticker S1 is attached is preferably a position that is visible when attaching and detaching the side unit 30, and is a position that is invisible or difficult to see when viewed from the front by a player during a game. The first display section a1 displays a first caution symbol s1 on both the left and right ends, and a second caution symbol s2 is displayed in the center between them. The second display section a2 displays horizontally written characters in Gothic font that read "Be careful not to get your fingers pinched on the side when replacing the unit. Be careful not to get your fingers pinched!" and a pictorial symbol indicating finger pinching, both in white.

[0069] The warning sticker S2 is for warning about the blowing of air, and is attached to a position (a non-translucent attachment portion) near the blowing means 28 on the front side of the side unit 30 where the player can see it, as shown in Fig. 1. As shown in Fig. 10(B), the sticker is formed in a horizontally elongated, approximately rectangular shape, with a predetermined width area on the left end side being the first display section a1 and an area to the right of the first display section a2. The first display section a1 displays the first warning symbol s1 and the second warning symbol s2 adjacent to each other on the left and right. The second display section a2 displays the words "Be careful, there will be wind" in white Gothic typeface.

[0070] The attention sticker S3 is for calling attention to the movement and operation of the movable body, and is attached to a position (non-translucent attachment part) near the frame second movable body 27 on the front side of the side unit 30, where the player can see it, as shown in FIG. 1. As shown in FIG. 10(C), the sticker is formed in a vertically long, approximately rectangular shape according to the shape of the attachment part, with the upper side area being the first display part a1 and the lower area being the second display part a2. The first display part a1 displays the first attention symbol s1 and the second attention symbol s2 adjacent to each other vertically. The second display part a2 displays vertically written characters in white Gothic font that read, "Be careful of the gimmick popping out, sudden movement, and vibration. Be careful not to get your hands or fingers caught."

[0071] The attention sticker S4 is for calling attention to the operation of the upper movable body and the operation of the operation button 37, and is attached to a position (a non-translucent attachment part) near the operation button 37 on the lower decorative cover 36 where the player can see it, as shown in FIG. 1. As shown in FIG. 10(D), the sticker is formed in a horizontally elongated rectangular shape, with a certain width area along the upper side being the first display part a1 and the area below it being the second display part a2. In the first display part a1, the first attention symbol s1 is displayed on both the left and right ends, as in the attention sticker S1, and the second attention symbol s2 is displayed in the center between them. In addition, the second display part a2 has horizontally written characters in white Gothic font that read, "Be careful of overhead accessories popping out. Do not press the buttons too hard as they may be damaged."

[0072] The attention sticker S5 is for calling attention to injuries caused by metal parts, and is attached to a predetermined location on the back of the glass door 7, for example, on the lower tray guide unit 43b or in its vicinity, as shown in Fig. 2. As shown in Fig. 10(E), it is formed in a horizontally elongated, approximately rectangular shape, with a certain width area along the upper side being the first display area a1, and the area below that being the second display area a2. In the first display area a1, the first attention symbol s1 is displayed on both the left and right ends, one each, as in the attention sticker S1, and the second attention symbol s2 is displayed in the center between them. In addition, the second display area a2 displays horizontally written characters in white Gothic font saying, "Be careful of the edges of metal parts."

[0073] The attention sticker S6 is for calling attention to dangerous parts and opening of the rear cover 148, and is attached to a predetermined location on the rear side of the front frame 3, for example, the rear side of the rear cover 148, as shown in Fig. 4. As shown in Fig. 10(F), the attention sticker S6 is formed in a horizontally elongated rectangular shape, with a certain width area along the upper side being the first display area a1 and the area below that being the second display area a2. In the first display area a1, the first attention symbol s1 is displayed on both the left and right ends, one each, as in the attention sticker S1, and the second attention symbol s2 is displayed in the center between them. In addition, in the second display area a2, the horizontal characters "Be careful of electric shock and edges. Be careful when opening the rear cover" are displayed in white Gothic font.

[0074] The warning sticker S7 is for warning about high-temperature parts, and is attached to the back side of the power supply board case 155 that houses the power supply board mounted with electronic components that generate heat at a predetermined temperature (e.g., 50°C) or higher, as shown in Fig. 4. As shown in Fig. 10(G), the warning sticker S7 is formed in a horizontally elongated, approximately rectangular shape, with a certain width along the top edge as the first display section a1 and the area below it as the second display section a2. In the first display section a1, the first warning symbol s1 is displayed on both the left and right ends, one each, as in the warning sticker S1, and the second warning symbol s2 is displayed in the center between them. In addition, the second display section a2 displays the words "Caution: Power Supply Board High Temperature" in white horizontal text in Gothic font.

[0075] Although the above warning stickers S1 to S7 differ from one another in external shape, size, display content and layout, they all share the same basic structure, i.e., the number of printing plates, the number of colors used, adhesive placement, etc. Note that, since these warning stickers are less effective when placed randomly, it is desirable to place warning stickers only where they are truly needed, for example, the high temperature warning sticker S7 should be affixed only to circuit board cases etc. that have areas that reach a specified temperature or higher, and not to other circuit board cases etc.

[0076] FIG. 11 shows the basic structure of a warning sticker S1 as an example. As shown in FIG. 11(A) and (B), the warning sticker S1 has a white main body sheet made of a material such as PET or paper, and the front (upper) side of the main body sheet is printed with two colors, yellow (Y) and black (K), by silk printing or the like, and the back side is provided with a full-surface adhesive layer (glue plate) with adhesive applied to the entire surface. The configurations of each plate (1st to 3rd plates) are as shown in FIG. 11(a) to (c). Thus, the warning stickers S1 to S7 have three printing plates, two colors printed (excluding the white base color), a full-surface adhesive layer, and the entire surface is non-transparent and non-light-transmitting.

[0077] As described above, the attention warning stickers S1 to S7 are unlikely to be replaced even if the parts are reused, and the attention warning stickers S1 to S4 are likely to be touched by players, and the attention warning stickers S5 to S7 are likely to be touched by game hall staff, so a full adhesive layer is used, prioritizing cost and difficulty in peeling over ease of peeling. In that sense, it is desirable to use a glue with a relatively strong adhesive power. Also, because the attention warning stickers S1 to S7 do not have transparent parts, there is no need to use a glue with a high degree of transparency, which also helps to reduce costs.

[0078] In addition, the attention-calling stickers S1 to S7 are intended only to call attention and not for decoration, so the number of colors and the number of versions are kept as small as possible to keep costs down, while the contrast between black and yellow / white makes them easy to notice. In addition, the number of colors and types of colors (yellow, black, white) used in multiple (here, all) attention-calling stickers S1 to S7 are standardized, and common symbols (first attention symbol s1 and second attention symbol s2) are used, and the color combination (yellow, black, white) is not used in other types of attachment sheets (except for the specific decorative attachment sheets described later), so that it is easy to tell that they are attention-calling stickers at a glance. In addition, the attention-calling stickers S1 to S7 are standardized not only in the overall color combination (yellow, black, white), but also in the division into the first display part a1 and the second display part a2, and the color arrangement in the first and second display parts a1 and a2. It should be noted that the first display portion a1 may display either the first or second warning symbol s1, s2, for example, only the first warning symbol s1.

[0079] Next, the decorative stickers S11 to S16, which are decorative attachment sheets (decorative attachment sheets), will be described. Note that, as shown in Figs. 5 and 9, the decorative stickers S11 to S16 are all placed within the play area 23 of the play board 16.

[0080] The decorative sticker S11 is attached to a colorless and transparent attachment portion 131 formed on the upper front side of the decorative frame 93 in the central display frame unit 53, as shown in Fig. 9. This decorative sticker S11 is printed on the back (bottom) side of a colorless and transparent main body sheet made of a material such as PET, using four silk screens (CMYK colors) + white silk screen (100%) + glue screen, as shown in Figs. 12(A) and (B). In this way, the decorative sticker S11 has six printing screens and five printed colors.

[0081] The first to fourth plates are cyan (C), magenta (M), yellow (Y), and black (K), respectively, and a full-color illustration is formed by these three primary colors plus black. Of course, if black is to be expressed using only the three primary colors, the fourth plate (black) can be omitted, but since it is not possible to express a perfect black color using only the three primary colors, it is preferable to use an independent black plate.

[0082] The illustration (decoration) on the decorative sticker S11, as shown in Figure 12(a), is composed of a first decorative part 161 consisting of plains with trees growing there and the mountains behind them, and a second decorative part 162 consisting of a sun floating in the sky with the word "SUN" on either side of it. The part that corresponds to the sky, except for the second decorative part 162, is a non-decorative part 163 that is undecorated.

[0083] The fifth plate is whitened from the back of the decoration with 100% white, and as shown in FIG. 12(b), the area corresponds to the area of ​​the first decorative portion 161, and whitening is not performed on the areas of the second decorative portion 162 and the non-decorative portion 163. When whitening is performed with 100% white, the area (here, the area corresponding to the first decorative portion 161) becomes almost light-proof (light blocking rate of 90% or more). In this way, the area whitened with 100% white has a slight translucency, but can be regarded as substantially light-proof, so in this embodiment, it is described as non-translucent (i.e., a light-blocking plate). In the area where whitening is not performed, the non-decorative portion 163 remains colorless and transparent, and the second decorative portion 162 is translucent and becomes colored transparent or colored opaque (here, colored opaque) depending on the type and shade of color. As a result, light from light emitting means such as the LED 81a arranged on the rear side of the transparent main body plate 50 passes through the transparent attachment portion 131 and the like, and then passes through the second decorative portion 162 and the non-decorative portion 163.

[0084] The sixth plate is a glue plate, and the glue layer of this decorative sticker S11 is a partial glue layer having a glue portion 164 where glue is attached and a glue-free portion 165 where glue is not attached, as shown in Fig. 12(c). The glue portion 164 is formed in an area combining a peripheral area 164a (the area outside the dashed line in Fig. 12(c)) of approximately constant width along the outer periphery of the transparent sheet and a decorative area 164b corresponding to the decorated decorative portion (first decorative portion 161 and second decorative portion 162). In this decorative sticker S11, the decorative area 164b is also a non-transparent portion.

[0085] In this way, the decorative sticker S11 employs a partial adhesive layer in which the outer peripheral region 164a along the outer periphery and the decorative region 164b (also a non-transparent portion) corresponding to the decorated decorative portions 161, 162 are made into adhesive portions 164, and the remaining portions are made into adhesive-free portions 165, so that even if the adhesive strength of the adhesive is the same, the overall adhesion strength can be reduced compared to when a full adhesive layer is employed, and the stability of the application can be increased compared to when an adhesive portion is provided only in the outer peripheral region, and it is possible to improve the workability when replacing the central display frame unit 53 when reusing it while maintaining the adhesion strength of the application sheet at a certain level or higher. Also, since the adhesive does not adhere to the non-decorative portions and transparent portions except for the outer peripheral region 164a, the translucency and transparency of the non-decorative portions and transparent portions can be maintained at a high level.

[0086] The decorative sticker S12 is attached to a colorless and transparent attachment portion 132 formed on the right front side of the decorative frame 93 in the central display frame unit 53 as shown in Fig. 9. As shown in Figs. 13(A) and (B), the decorative sticker S12 is printed on the back (bottom) side of a colorless and transparent main body sheet made of a material such as PET with a 4-screen silkscreen (CMYK colors) + a white (100%) silkscreen + a black underlay + a white (50%) silkscreen + a glue screen, and a hologram is disposed between the 5th screen (100% white silkscreen) and the 6th screen (black underlay). Thus, the decorative sticker S12 has 8 printing screens (not including the hologram) and 6 printing colors (when the black of the 4-screen silkscreen and the black of the underlay are the same color and the 100% white and 50% white are different colors).

[0087] The first to fourth plates are cyan (C), magenta (M), yellow (Y), and black (K), respectively, and a full-color illustration is formed by these three primary colors plus black. The illustration (decoration) on the decorative sticker S12 is composed of a first decorative portion 171 consisting of children, butterflies, dragonflies, and trees, and a second decorative portion 172 which is the background part of these, as shown in Fig. 13(a).

[0088] In addition, within the area of ​​the first decorative portion 171, there are provided non-decorative portions 173-175 that are not decorated. The non-decorative portion (light-emitting portion) 173 corresponds to the LEDs (light-emitting bodies for notification) 69a, 69b constituting the normal symbol display means 69 and the LEDs (light-emitting bodies for notification) 70a-70d constituting the normal reserved number display means 70, and is composed of a predetermined number (6) of circular regions arranged in close proximity to each other. The non-decorative portion (light-emitting portion) 174 corresponds to the 7-segment LED (light-emitting body for notification) constituting the second special symbol display means 72, and is composed of one rectangular region. The non-decorative portion (light-emitting portion) 175 corresponds to the LED (light-emitting body for notification) 60a constituting the right-hit notification means 60, and is composed of one triangular region.

[0089] The fifth and seventh plates are whitened from the back of the decoration, with the fifth plate using 100% white and the seventh plate using 50% white. The fifth plate (100% whitened) area corresponds to the area of ​​the first decorative portion 171 excluding the non-decorative portions 173-175 as shown in FIG. 13(b), and 100% whitened is not applied to the areas of the non-decorative portions 173-175 and the second decorative portion 172. When this whitened (100%) area is applied, the area shows non-translucency that transmits almost no light. The seventh plate (50% whitened) area corresponds to the area of ​​the non-decorative portions (light-emitting portions) 173-175 as shown in FIG. 13(d). When this whitened (50%) area is applied, the area (non-decorative portions 173-175) has translucency but becomes opaque (translucent portion, non-transparent portion). In this way, the fifth plate (100% white print) and the seventh plate (50% white print) have the same color (white print) but different light transmittances.

[0090] The sixth plate is a black pressing plate (light-shielding plate) for fixing the hologram and blocking light, and corresponds to the entire area except for the non-decorative areas 173 to 175 as shown in Fig. 13(c). The hologram layer is formed by any method such as transfer, but the areas corresponding to the non-decorative areas 173 to 175 are designed to be peeled off. In this way, almost the entire surface of the decorative sticker S12 is a non-light-transmitting area, and even for the non-decorative areas 173 to 175, which are only slightly light-transmitting areas, light-emitting bodies for notification are arranged behind them, so that almost no light from light-emitting means such as LED 83a arranged behind the transparent main body plate 50 is transmitted through them.

[0091] The eighth plate is a glue plate, and the glue layer of this decorative sticker S12 is a partial glue layer having a glue portion 176 to which glue is attached and a glue-free portion 177 to which glue is not attached, as shown in Fig. 13(e). The glue-free portion 177 is made up of a first glue-free portion 177a corresponding to the non-decorative portion 173, a second glue-free portion 177b corresponding to the non-decorative portion 174, and a third glue-free portion 177c corresponding to the non-decorative portion 175, and the entire area other than the first to third glue-free portions 177a to 177c is glue portion 176.

[0092] The first to third non-paste-free portions 177a to 177c are each slightly larger than the non-decorative portions 173 to 175, and the first non-paste-free portion 177a is made up of six circular regions corresponding to the non-decorative portion 173 that are connected to each other to form one region (light-emitting region), and the third non-paste-free portion 177c is made up of one circular region that includes the triangular region of the non-decorative portion 175. The first non-paste-free portion 177a may be made up of multiple (six) independent regions that individually correspond to the non-decorative portions 173.

[0093] In this way, in the decorative sticker S12, the areas corresponding to the LEDs 69a, 69b constituting the normal symbol display means 69, the LEDs 70a-70d constituting the normal reserved number display means 70, the 7-segment LED constituting the second special symbol display means 72, and the LED 60a constituting the right hit notification means 60 are non-decorative parts 173-175, and the non-decorative parts 173-175 are whitened with white (50%), so that the LEDs on the rear side can be hidden while the light from the LEDs can be transmitted, making it possible to achieve both good appearance and a notification function by light emission. In addition, the areas corresponding to the non-decorative parts 173-175 are non-paste parts 177a-177c, so that the decrease in translucency due to the glue can be prevented. In addition, because a hologram layer is placed between the fifth and sixth plates, the area that is not 100% white-out (fifth plate), i.e., the area of ​​the second decorative part 172 which is the background part, reflects light in a complex, sparkling manner and appears three-dimensional, thereby making the first decorative part 171 stand out.

[0094] The non-decorative portion 174 corresponding to the 7-segment LED may be colorless and transparent without whitening (50%). Also, glue-free portions may be provided in areas other than the non-decorative portions 173-175, for example, the outer peripheral area +α (for example, an area with 100% whitening) along the outer periphery may be made into a glue portion.

[0095] The decorative sticker S13 is attached to a colorless and transparent attachment portion 133 formed on the left front side of the decorative frame 93 in the central display frame unit 53, as shown in Fig. 9. This decorative sticker S13 is printed on the back (bottom) side of a colorless and transparent main body sheet made of a material such as PET, as shown in Figs. 14(A) and (B), with four silk screens (CMYK colors) + white silk screen (100%) + white silk screen (50%) + glue screen. In this way, the decorative sticker S13 has seven printing screens and six printing colors (when 100% white and 50% white are different colors).

[0096] The first to fourth versions are cyan (C), magenta (M), yellow (Y), and black (K), respectively, and a full-color illustration is formed by these three primary colors plus black. As shown in FIG. 14(a), the illustration (decoration) drawn on the decorative sticker S13 is composed of a first decorative portion 181 consisting of a butterfly, a dragonfly, a stag beetle, and a tree, and a second decorative portion 182 which is the background portion of these. In addition, within the area of ​​the first decorative portion 181, a non-decorative portion 183 which is not decorated is provided. The non-decorative portion (light-emitting portion) 183 corresponds to the 7-segment LED (light-emitting body for reporting) which constitutes the first special pattern display means 71, and is composed of one rectangular area.

[0097] The fifth and sixth plates are whitened from the back of the decoration, with the fifth plate using 100% white and the sixth plate using 50% white. The fifth plate (100% whitened) area corresponds to the area of ​​the first decorative portion 181 excluding the non-decorative portion 183 as shown in FIG. 14(b), and 100% whitened is not applied to the areas of the non-decorative portion 183 and the second decorative portion 182. When this whitened (100%) area is applied, the area shows non-translucency that transmits almost no light. The sixth plate (50% whitened) area corresponds to the area of ​​the non-decorative portion 183 (light-emitting portion) as shown in FIG. 14(c). When this whitened (50%) area is applied, the area (non-decorative portion 183) has a certain degree of translucency but becomes opaque (translucent portion, non-transparent portion).

[0098] The second decorative portion 182, which is neither 100% white nor 50% white, has translucency (translucent portion) and is colored transparent (transparent portion) or colored opaque (non-transparent portion) depending on the type and shade of color. As a result, light from the light emitting means such as LED 83a arranged on the rear side of the transparent main body plate 50 passes through the transparent attachment portion 133 and the like, and then passes through the second decorative portion 182. The translucency of the non-decorative portion (specific translucent portion) 183 corresponding to the 7-segment LED (light emitting portion) is smaller than the translucency of the second decorative portion (non-specific translucent portion) 182.

[0099] The seventh plate is a glue plate, and the glue layer of this decorative sticker S13 is a partial glue layer having a glue portion 184 to which glue is attached and a glue-free portion 185 to which glue is not attached, as shown in Fig. 14(d). The glue portion 184 is formed in an area combining a peripheral area 184a (the area outside the dashed line in Fig. 14(d)) of approximately constant width along the periphery of the transparent sheet and a non-light-transmitting area 184b that is whitened (100%). Note that the non-decorative portion 183 corresponding to the 7-segment LED is excluded from the glue portion 184 (peripheral area 184a) even if at least a part of it is within the area of ​​approximately constant width along the periphery of the transparent sheet.

[0100] In this way, the decorative sticker S13 employs a partial adhesive layer in which the peripheral region 184a along the outer periphery and the non-light-transmitting region 184b with whitening (100%) are made into the adhesive portion 184, and the remaining portion is made into the non-glued portion 185, so that even if the adhesive strength of the adhesive is the same, the overall adhesion strength can be reduced compared to when a full adhesive layer is employed, and the stability of the application can be increased compared to when a glue portion is provided only in the peripheral region, and it is possible to improve the workability when replacing the central display frame unit 53 when reusing it while maintaining the adhesion strength of the application sheet at a certain level or higher. Also, since glue does not adhere to the second decorative portion 182, which is a light-transmitting region, except for the peripheral region 184a, the translucency of the light-transmitting portion can be maintained at a high level. In addition, the area corresponding to the 7-segment LED that constitutes the first special pattern display means 71 is made into a non-decorative portion 183, and the area of ​​this non-decorative portion 183 is painted white (50%), so that the LED behind is concealed while the light from that LED can be transmitted, making it possible to achieve both good looks and an alarm function through light emission.

[0101] In addition, the area corresponding to the non-decorative portion 183 is an adhesive-free portion 185, which prevents the deterioration of translucency due to adhesive. The non-decorative portion 183 corresponding to the 7-segment LED may be colorless and transparent without whitening (50%) (i.e., omitting the sixth plate).

[0102] The decorative sticker S14 is attached to a colorless and transparent attachment portion 134 formed on the front side of the winning trough 105 of the starting winning unit 54 as shown in Fig. 9. This decorative sticker S14 is printed on the back (bottom) side of a colorless and transparent main body sheet made of a material such as PET as shown in Figs. 15(A) and (B) with a silk magenta (M) plate + silk black (K) plate + silk white (100%) plate + glue plate. In this way, the decorative sticker S14 has four printing plates and three printed colors.

[0103] The first plate is magenta (M) and forms the character "summer" approximately in the center of the transparent sheet, as shown in Figure 15(a). The second plate is black (K) and forms the border of the character "summer" as shown in Figure 15(b). The third plate is white (100%) filled in from the back of the decoration, and as shown in Figure 15(c), this area coincides with the area of ​​the character "summer" formed by the first and second plates. When this white (100%) filling is applied, this area (here, the area of ​​the character "summer") exhibits opaqueness that allows almost no light to pass through. The surrounding area where this filling is not applied remains colorless and transparent.

[0104] The fourth plate is a glue plate, and the glue layer of this decorative sticker S14 is a full glue layer with no non-glued portion as shown in FIG. 15(d). This decorative sticker S14 has a small area, and if a partial glue layer (peripheral region + α (non-translucent portion, decorative portion, non-transparent portion)) similar to the large-area decorative stickers S11 to S13 is used, the cost will be high even though the glue area is not much different from the full glue layer, so a full glue layer is used from the viewpoint of cost-effectiveness. Of course, a partial glue layer in which the outer periphery region + α (decorative portion, non-translucent portion, non-transparent portion) is the glue portion, or only the outer periphery region is the glue portion may be used. Also, an LED may be placed on the rear side of the attachment portion 134 to which the decorative sticker S14 is attached.

[0105] The decorative sticker S15 is attached to a colorless and transparent attachment portion 135 formed on the front side of the big prize unit 55 as shown in Fig. 9. Inside the big prize unit 55, there are provided a game ball passing portion (the second inclined rolling path 121, the distribution guide passage 119a, the distribution means 119, etc.) through which the game ball passes, and a non-passing portion through which the game ball does not pass, and the decorative sticker S15 is arranged straddling the front side of the game ball passing portion and the non-passing portion. Note that, unlike the other decorative stickers S11 to S14, S16, this decorative sticker S15 has one or more (four in this case) information display portions provided in a part of it (specific decorative attachment sheet).

[0106] 16(A) and (B), the decorative sticker S15 is printed on the back (bottom) side of a colorless and transparent main body sheet made of a material such as PET using four silk screens (CMYK colors) + white silk screen (100%) + paste screen. In this way, the decorative sticker S15 has six printing screens and five printing colors.

[0107] The first to fourth versions are cyan (C), magenta (M), yellow (Y), and black (K), respectively, and full-color illustrations (decorations) and information display parts are formed by these three primary colors plus black. As shown in FIG. 16(a), the illustrations (decorations) on the decorative sticker S15 are composed of a first decorative part 191 on the upper side and a second decorative part 192 on the lower side, sandwiching the front area of ​​the second inclined rolling path 121 (see FIG. 5) in the big winning unit 55, and the front area of ​​the second inclined rolling path (game ball passing part) 121 is a first non-decorative part 193 that is not decorated. The first decorative part 191 is composed of a first main decorative part 191a consisting of children, butterflies, and trees, and a first background decorative part 191b that is the background part of them. Within the second decorative section 192, there is provided a second non-decorative section 194 corresponding to the front side of the distribution guide passage (game ball passing section) 119a and the distribution means (game ball passing section) 119 (see Figure 5), and a letter decorative section 192a forming the letters "SUMMER VACATION".

[0108] Here, the character string "SUMMER VACATION" constituting the character decoration section 192a is displayed in two rows, one above the other, with the first half "SUMMER" and the second half "VACATION", but is arranged non-horizontally as a whole. That is, the first half of the character string "SUMMER" is arranged in a slanting manner that slopes downward to the right, and the second half of the character string "VACATION" is divided in the middle by the second non-decorative section 194, with the first "VA" arranged in a slanting manner that slopes downward to the right along the upper "SUMMER", and the remaining "CATION" arranged approximately horizontally along the lower side of the second non-decorative section 194. In this way, since the character string constituting the character decoration section 192a is intended for decoration rather than for displaying information, it is arranged with at least a part of it being non-horizontal, with an emphasis on design rather than legibility.

[0109] In addition, the decorative sticker S15 has four information display sections, namely, a first warning information display section 301, a second warning information display section 302, a copyright information display section 303, and a two-dimensional code display section 304, which are arranged at predetermined positions (here, near the outer periphery of the decorative sticker S15) corresponding to the front sides of the non-passage sections, avoiding the front sides of the game ball passing sections such as the second inclined rolling path 121 and the distribution guide passage 119a.

[0110] The first attention-calling information display section 301 displays the first attention-calling information for calling attention to the installation / removal work and cleaning work of the game board 16 to the game hall staff, and is disposed in the lower right part of the decorative sticker S15, that is, in the vicinity of the right end part of the second decorative part 192 below the second inclined rolling path 121 (see FIG. 5), as shown in FIG. 16(a). The first attention-calling information display section 301 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape close to a square, as shown in FIG. 18(a), and an area of ​​a certain width along the upper side is the first display section a1, and an area below it is the second display section a2. As for the first and second display sections a1 and a2, as with the attention-calling stickers S1 to S7, the part that attracts the attention of the target person (game hall staff or player) and indicates that the information display section is for attention-calling is the first display section a1, and the part that indicates the contents to be noted is the second display section a2.

[0111] The first display section a1 has a yellow background, and first warning symbols s1, each of which is a solid black triangle with an outline character "!" (the same yellow as the background), are displayed on both the left and right ends, and a second warning symbol s2 consisting of the character "Caution" written in black Gothic font is displayed in the center between them. The second display section a2 has a black background, and the characters "Please turn off the power when removing or attaching the game board. Do not use detergent when cleaning." are displayed in multiple horizontal lines in white Gothic font. Here, the character strings constituting the warning information of the first warning information display section 301 are arranged approximately horizontally with an emphasis on readability, since they are intended to convey information, unlike the character decoration section 192a, which is intended for decoration. As described above, the first warning information display unit 301 shares the number and types of colors used (yellow, black, white), the symbols used (first warning symbol s1 and second warning symbol s2), the division into the first display unit a1 and the second display unit a2, and the color arrangement in the first and second display units a1, a2 with the warning stickers S1 to S7, making it clear at a glance that it is warning information.

[0112] The first attention information display unit 301 is disposed outside the window hole 24a provided in the glass door (opening / closing door) 7 (shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 17), and is hidden by a part of the glass door 7 when it is closed and cannot be seen from the front, but is visible from the front when the glass door 7 is open. This first attention information display unit 301 displays attention information not for players but for game hall staff, and the attention information is related to the installation and removal of the game board 16 performed with the glass door 7 open. Therefore, by configuring it as described above, it looks good because it is not seen by players who are not the target person, and it has the advantage of being able to properly alert the target person (game hall staff) only when an attention is required.

[0113] The second attention information display section 302 displays second attention information for alerting the player about staring at light such as an LED, and is disposed below the decorative sticker S15, i.e., near the center of the lower end of the second decorative section 192 below the second inclined rolling path 121 (see FIG. 5), as shown in FIG. 16(a). The second attention information display section 302 is formed in a horizontally elongated, generally trapezoidal shape with its lower side inclined along the outer edge (lower edge) of the play area 23, as shown in FIG. 18(b), and the area of ​​a predetermined width on the left end side is the first display section a1, and the area to the right of that is the second display section a2.

[0114] The first display section a1 has a yellow background, and displays a first warning symbol s1, which is a solid black triangle with an outlined character "!" (the same yellow as the background) and a second warning symbol s2, which is a black Gothic character that reads "Caution", adjacent to each other on the left and right. The second display section a2 has a black background, and displays multiple lines of horizontal text, "Do not stare at the same light from a close distance for a long period of time" in white Gothic. The character strings constituting the warning information of the second warning information display section 302 are arranged approximately horizontally with an emphasis on readability, since they are intended to convey information, unlike the character decoration section 192a, which is intended for decoration. As described above, in the second warning information display unit 302, like the first warning information display unit 301, the number and types of colors used (yellow, black, white), the symbols used (first warning symbol s1 and second warning symbol s2), the division into the first display unit a1 and the second display unit a2, and the color arrangement in the first and second display units a1, a2 are all common to the warning stickers S1 to S7, making it clear at a glance that this is warning information.

[0115] The second attention information display unit 302 is disposed along the edge of the window hole 24a inside the window hole 24a provided in the glass door (opening and closing door) 7, and is visible from the front side through the glass window 24 even when the glass door 7 is closed. Since the second attention information display unit 302 displays attention information for the player, by configuring it as described above, it is always visible to the player and deterioration of the appearance can be minimized.

[0116] The copyright information display section 303 is for displaying copyright information related to the gaming machine, and is disposed near the upper side of the second warning information display section (specific information display section) 302, as shown in FIG. 16(a). As shown in FIG. 18(b), the copyright information display section 303 displays a copyright mark with the letter "C" surrounded by a circle, and copyright information including the name of the copyrighted work (e.g., an animation work) and the copyright holder used in the gaming machine, written horizontally in black, for example. Here, the character string (including the copyright mark) constituting the copyright information display section 303 is intended to convey information, unlike the character decoration section 192a intended for decoration, and is therefore arranged substantially horizontally with an emphasis on readability. Note that a certain area including the copyright information display section 303 is a transparent background area 305 with a transparent background.

[0117] The two-dimensional code display unit 304 displays a QR code (registered trademark) or other two-dimensional code constituting information indicating the type of the decorative sticker S15, and is disposed at the left end of the decorative sticker S15, that is, near the upper left end of the second decorative part 192 below the second inclined rolling path 121 (see FIG. 5), as shown in FIG. 16(a). The two-dimensional code display unit 304 displays a two-dimensional code in black against a white background, but the background portion extends around the two-dimensional code, and the extended portion is a blank portion excluding decorations, etc. By providing this blank portion, the two-dimensional code can be prevented from being buried in the surroundings, ensuring visibility and preventing reading errors, etc. It is desirable to dispose the two-dimensional code display unit 304 in a non-translucent area (a white-out area described later) in order to ensure the accuracy of reading by a code reader.

[0118] The two-dimensional code display unit 304 may be placed at a position where there is no obstruction in front of it when reading, and may be placed at a position where there is an obstruction in front of it and it cannot be seen from the front except when reading. For example, in the case of a two-dimensional code that is read when the big winning unit 55 is in a single state (before being attached to the game board 16), it may be placed at a position that is not visible from the front when it is attached to the game board 16 or when the game board 16 is attached to the front frame 3. In the case of a two-dimensional code that is read when the game board 16 is in a single state (before being attached to the front frame 3), it may be placed at a position that is not visible from the front when the game board 16 is attached to the front frame 3. In the case of a two-dimensional code that is read when the glass door 7 is open, it may be placed at a position that is hidden by a part of the glass door 7 when the glass door 7 is closed and cannot be seen from the front, but is visible from the front when the glass door 7 is open.

[0119] The fifth version is a version in which white (100%) is applied from the back of the decoration, and the region corresponds to the first main decorative portion 191a, the second non-decorative portion 194 in the second decorative portion 192, the character decoration portion 192a, and the transparent background region 305, as shown in FIG. 16(b). The region corresponding to the character decoration portion 192a is a semi-whiteout region in which dots of arbitrary shapes (circular in this case) of different sizes are distributed in a predetermined pattern to give a gradation in the whiteout density. When this whiteout is applied in 100%, the region shows non-translucency that hardly transmits light. In this way, the regions corresponding to the first warning information display portion 301, the second warning information display portion 302, and the two-dimensional code display portion 304 are non-transparent and non-translucent by applying whiteout (100%).

[0120] In the area where this whitening is not performed, the first non-decorative portion 193 and the second non-decorative portion 194 remain colorless and transparent, the first background decoration portion 191b is translucent and becomes colored transparent or colored opaque depending on the type and shade of the color, and in the transparent background area 305, the background of the copyright information display portion 303 becomes colorless and transparent. In addition, in the character decoration portion 192a, which is a semi-whitening area, the whitening dot portions become opaque and the gaps therebetween become translucent and become colored transparent or colored opaque depending on the type and shade of the color. In this way, it is possible to substantially change the light transmittance of the character decoration portion 192a while using whitening with a constant light transmittance.

[0121] In this way, in the decorative sticker S15, the first non-decorative portion 193 and the second non-decorative portion 194 corresponding to the front side of the second inclined rolling path 121, the sorting guide passage 119a, and the sorting means 119 (all of which are game ball passing portions) are transparent portions, and the passage of the game balls can be seen from the front side through these transparent portions. Also, light from the light emitting means such as the LED 125a arranged on the rear side of the big winning unit 55 passes through the transparent attachment portion 135, etc., and then passes through the first background decorative portion 191b, the first non-decorative portion 193, the second non-decorative portion 194, etc.

[0122] In order to prevent point light emission, it is preferable to place the LED 125a behind the first main decorative part 191a and other non-transmissive parts. However, it is preferable not to place the LED (light emitting means) 125a behind the information display parts such as the first attention calling information display part 301, the second attention calling information display part 302, and the two-dimensional code display part 304 among those non-transmissive parts, since ease of reading of information is important.

[0123] The sixth plate is a glue plate, and the glue layer of this decorative sticker S15 is a partial glue layer having a glue portion 195 where glue is attached and a glueless portion 196 where glue is not attached, as shown in Fig. 16(c). The glue portion 195 is formed in an area combining a peripheral area 195a (the area outside the dashed line in Fig. 16(c)) of approximately constant width along the outer periphery of the transparent sheet and a non-light-transmitting area 195b (also a non-transparent area) corresponding to the area where whitening (100%) is applied (excluding the character decoration area 192a which is a semi-whitening area). In this decorative sticker S15, the non-light-transmitting area 195b is also a part of the decorative area.

[0124] In this way, the decorative sticker S15 employs a partial adhesive layer in which the outer peripheral region 195a along the outer periphery and the non-translucent region 195b corresponding to a part of the region with whitening (100%) are made into adhesive parts 195, and the remaining parts are made into adhesive-free parts 196, so that even if the adhesive strength of the adhesive is the same, the overall attachment strength can be reduced compared to when a full adhesive layer is used, and the attachment stability can be increased compared to when an adhesive part is provided only in the outer peripheral region, and it is possible to improve the workability when replacing the large prize unit 55 when reusing it while maintaining the attachment strength of the attachment sheet at a certain level or higher. Also, since the first background decorative part 191b, which is a translucent region, corresponds to the adhesive-free part 196 except for the outer peripheral region 195a, the translucency can be maintained at a high level. In addition, the areas (transparent areas) corresponding to the first and second non-decorative portions 193, 194 are also non-glued portions 196 except for the outer peripheral area 195a, so that a decrease in transparency due to glue can be prevented and high visibility of the game balls in the second inclined rolling path 121, the distribution guide passage 119a, and the distribution means 119 can be maintained.

[0125] The decorative sticker S16 is attached to a colorless and transparent attachment portion 136 formed on the front side of the normal winning unit 56 as shown in Fig. 9. This decorative sticker S16 is printed on the back (bottom) side of a colorless and transparent main body sheet made of a material such as PET as shown in Figs. 19(A) and (B) with four silk screens (CMYK colors) + white silk screen (100%) + paste screen. In this way, the decorative sticker S13 has six printing screens and five printing colors.

[0126] The first to fourth plates are cyan (C), magenta (M), yellow (Y), and black (K), respectively, and a full-color illustration is formed using these three primary colors plus black. The illustration (decoration) on the decorative sticker S16 is composed of a first decorative portion 201 consisting of a ladybug and a dragonfly, and a second decorative portion 202, which is the background portion of these, as shown in Fig. 19(a).

[0127] The fifth version is whitened from the back of the decoration using 100% white, and as shown in Figure 19(b), this area coincides with the first decorative portion 201. When this whitening (100%) is applied, the area is non-translucent, meaning that almost no light passes through. The area of ​​the second decorative portion 202 where this whitening is not applied is translucent, and is colored transparent or colored opaque depending on the type and shade of color.

[0128] The fourth plate is a glue plate, and the glue layer of this decorative sticker S16 is a full glue layer with no non-glued portion as shown in FIG. 19(c). This decorative sticker S16 is elongated and has a relatively small area, and if a partial glue layer (peripheral region + α (non-translucent portion, decorative portion, non-transparent portion)) similar to the other decorative stickers S11 to S13, S15, etc. is adopted, the cost will be high even though the glue area is not much different from the full glue layer, so a full glue layer is adopted from the viewpoint of cost-effectiveness. Of course, a partial glue layer in which the peripheral region + α (decorative portion, non-translucent portion, non-transparent portion) is the glue portion, or only the peripheral region is the glue portion may be adopted. Also, an LED may be arranged on the rear side of the attachment portion 136 to which the decorative sticker S16 is attached.

[0129] The adhesive strength of the adhesive used in the decorative stickers S11 to S16 is weaker than that of the adhesive used in the above-mentioned warning stickers S1 to S7, and the performance information display sticker S21, external terminal information display sticker S22, main board information display sticker S23, etc., which will be described later. This makes the replacement work easier and makes it less likely that adhesive residue will remain.

[0130] Next, the performance information display sticker S21, external terminal information display sticker S22, and main board information display sticker S23, which are pasting sheets for displaying information, will be described. The performance information display sticker S21 displays the performance information of the gaming machine, and is pasted on a predetermined position outside the playing area 23 on the gaming board 16, for example, on the lower front side of the third rail member 51c, as shown in Fig. 5 and Fig. 8, and is formed into a horizontally long trapezoid whose upper edge side is formed in an upward sloping shape to the right in accordance with the shape of the third rail member 51c, and in addition to the model name 211 of the gaming machine, prize ball number information 212, big win probability information 213, two-dimensional code 214, etc. are displayed in black characters on a white background.

[0131] As shown in Fig. 21(A) and (B), the performance information display sticker S21 is printed on the front (upper) side of a white main body sheet made of a material such as PET or paper with one plate (one color) of black (K plate) by silk printing or the like, and the back side is provided with a full-surface adhesive layer (glue plate) with adhesive applied to the entire surface. The appearance of each plate (first and second plates) is as shown in Fig. 21(a) and (b). In this way, the performance information display sticker S21 has two printing plates, one printing color (excluding the white base color), a full-surface adhesive layer is used, and the entire surface is non-transparent and non-translucent. Note that no LED is arranged on the rear side of the performance information display sticker S21.

[0132] This performance information display sticker S21 displays the performance information of the gaming machine, and therefore may be replaced when the parts are reused, but since it is not for decorative purposes and is disposed outside the playing area 23, in this embodiment, a full adhesive layer is adopted to prioritize costs, etc. Also, since it is sufficient to ensure that the information is easy to see and appearance is not important, the number of plates and colors is kept as small as possible to keep costs down.

[0133] The external terminal information display sticker S22 displays information about the external terminals, and is attached near the external terminal board 152a (a non-translucent attachment portion) on the back side of the front frame 3 as shown in FIG. 4. As shown in FIG. 20(B), it is formed in a horizontally elongated rectangular shape to correspond to the external terminal board 152a, and the terminal color and the corresponding type of output signal are displayed for each of the multiple (12) external terminals 152 in black letters on a yellow background. Of the 12 external terminals 152, the two on the left side are first external terminals under the control of the payout / launch control board 156, and the remaining ten are second external terminals under the control of the main control board 141. Therefore, on the external terminal information display sticker S22 attached to the front frame 3, the specific types of output signals such as "prize ball" and "door / frame open" are displayed for the two first external terminals, and the terminal numbers such as "information terminal 1" to "information terminal 10" are displayed for the remaining ten second external terminals instead of the types of output signals. Information about the type of output signal output from the second external terminal is displayed at any position on the game board 16, for example, on an external terminal information display sticker (not shown) affixed to the back side of the main control board case 142.

[0134] As shown in Fig. 22(A) and (B), the external terminal information display sticker S22 is printed on the front (upper) side of a yellow main body sheet made of a material such as PET or paper with one plate (one color) of black (K plate) by silk printing or the like, and the back side is provided with a full adhesive layer (glue plate) with glue applied to the entire surface. The appearance of each plate (first and second plates) is as shown in Fig. 22(a) and (b). Thus, the external terminal information display sticker S22 has two printing plates, one printing color (excluding the base color yellow), a full adhesive layer, and its entire surface is non-transparent and non-translucent. No LED is arranged on the rear side of the external terminal information display sticker S22.

[0135] This external terminal information display sticker S22 is affixed to the front frame 3 side and displays information on the first external terminal under the control of the dispensing / firing control board 156, so there is little possibility of it needing to be replaced, and therefore in this embodiment, a full adhesive layer is used, prioritizing cost and resistance to peeling. Also, since it is sufficient to ensure that the information is easy to see and appearance is not important, costs are kept down by keeping the number of plates and colors as small as possible.

[0136] The main board information display sticker S23 displays information related to the main control board 141, is attached to the back side of the transparent main control board case 142 as shown in Fig. 4, and is formed in a substantially rectangular shape from a transparent sheet as shown in Fig. 20(C). This main board information display sticker S23 has a control number display area 221 for displaying the main board control number, etc., and a plurality of sets of opening information entry areas 222 for entering the opener and the opening date, which are formed as solid white areas, and the characters "main board control number" are displayed near the control number display area 221, and a number indicating the opening order and the characters "opener" and "opening date" are displayed in black near the opening information entry area 222.

[0137] As shown in Figs. 23(A) and (B), the main board information display sticker S23 is a colorless and transparent main sheet made of a material such as PET, and the front (upper) side of the main sheet is printed in white (100%) by silk printing or the like, and the back side is printed in black (K plate) and has a full-surface adhesive layer (glue plate) with adhesive applied to the entire surface. The forms of each plate (first to third plates) are as shown in Figs. 23(a) to (c). In this embodiment, in consideration of the fact that information will be written later by handwriting or the like in the opening information writing area 222, the white (100%) plate constituting the opening information writing area 222 etc. is arranged on the front (upper) side of the main sheet. In addition, the main board management number for each model is printed in the management number display area 221 in a separate process that will be performed later. In this way, the main board information display sticker S23 has three printing plates, two printing colors, and a full-surface adhesive layer is adopted, at least a part of which is translucent, and at least a part of which is transparent.

[0138] This main board information display sticker S23 is affixed to the main control board case 142 on the back side of the gaming machine body, and displays information about the main control board 141, so there is little possibility of it being replaced, and therefore in this embodiment, a full adhesive layer is used, prioritizing cost and resistance to peeling. Also, since it is not intended for decoration, and it is sufficient to ensure that the information is easy to see, the number of versions and colors is kept as small as possible to keep costs down. Note that no LED is placed on the rear side of the main board information display sticker S23, but a transparent sheet is used so that the electronic components mounted on the rear board can be seen.

[0139] As described above, in this pachinko machine, the decorative stickers (attachment sheets) S11-S16 having an adhesive layer on the back side are attached to the transparent attachment parts 131-136, respectively. Among these decorative stickers S11-S16, the decorative stickers S11-S13 and S15 have an adhesive layer with an adhesive part with adhesive and an adhesive-free part without adhesive. As shown in FIG. 12, the decorative sticker S11 has an adhesive-free part in at least a part of the area corresponding to the transparent part, the light-transmitting part and the non-decorative part, and an adhesive part in at least a part of the area along the outer periphery of the attachment sheet and the area corresponding to the non-transparent part, the non-light-transmitting part and the decorative part. As shown in FIG. 13, the decorative sticker S12 has an adhesive-free part in at least a part of the area corresponding to the light-transmitting part and the non-decorative part. As shown in Fig. 14, the decorative sticker S13 has a non-pasteurized portion in at least a part of the area corresponding to the light-transmitting portion and the non-decorative portion, and a glue portion is provided in at least a part of the area along the outer periphery of the application sheet and in the area corresponding to the non-light-transmitting portion and the decorative portion. As shown in Fig. 16, the decorative sticker S15 has a non-pasteurized portion in at least a part of the area corresponding to the transparent portion, the light-transmitting portion and the non-decorative portion, and a glue portion is provided in at least a part of the area along the outer periphery of the application sheet and in the area corresponding to the non-transparent portion, the non-light-transmitting portion and the decorative portion, and a transparent portion is disposed in front of the game ball passing portion through which the game ball passes, i.e., the second inclined rolling path 121, the distribution guide path 119a and the distribution means 119.

[0140] In addition, for the decorative sticker S12, non-decorative parts (light-emitting parts) 173-175 corresponding to the LEDs (light-emitting parts for notification) 69a, 69b constituting the normal symbol display means 69, the LEDs (light-emitting parts for notification) 70a-70d constituting the normal reserved number display means 70, the 7-segment LEDs (light-emitting parts for notification) constituting the second special symbol display means 72, and the LEDs (light-emitting parts for notification) 60a constituting the right-hit notification means 60 are provided, and the areas corresponding to the non-decorative parts (light-emitting parts) 173-175 are provided as translucent parts and non-paste parts. Similarly, for the decorative sticker S13, a non-decorative part (light-emitting part) 183 corresponding to the 7-segment LEDs (light-emitting parts for notification) constituting the first special symbol display means 71 is provided, and the areas corresponding to the non-decorative parts (light-emitting parts) 183 are provided as translucent parts and non-paste parts.

[0141] In addition, the decorative stickers S11 to S13, S15 (first adhesive sheets for decoration) have a partial adhesive layer with glued areas and non-glued areas where glue is attached, whereas the performance information display sticker S21, the external terminal information display sticker S22, and the main board information display sticker S23 (all second adhesive sheets for displaying information) have a full adhesive layer with no non-glued areas.

[0142] In addition, the decorative stickers S11 to S13, S15 (first adhesive sheets affixed to attachment portions within the play area) have a partial adhesive layer with adhesive portions where glue is attached and non-glued portions where glue is not attached, whereas the warning stickers S1 to S7, performance information display sticker S21, external terminal information display sticker S22, and main board information display sticker S23 (all second adhesive sheets affixed to attachment portions outside the play area) have a full adhesive layer with no non-glued portions.

[0143] In addition, the decorative stickers S11 to S13, S15 (first adhesive sheets affixed to the attachment portion on the front side of the gaming machine body) have a partial adhesive layer with adhesive portions where glue is attached and non-glued portions where glue is not attached, whereas the warning stickers S5 to S7, the external terminal information display sticker S22, and the main board information display sticker S23 (all second adhesive sheets affixed to the attachment portion on the back side of the gaming machine body) have a full adhesive layer with no non-glued portions.

[0144] In addition, the decorative stickers S11, S15 (first adhesive sheets having transparent portions) have a partial adhesive layer having adhesive portions where glue is attached and non-glue portions where glue is not attached, whereas the warning stickers S1 to S7, the performance information display sticker S21, and the external terminal information display sticker S22 (second adhesive sheets having no transparent portions) have a full adhesive layer that has no non-glue portions.

[0145] In addition, the decorative stickers S11 to S13, S15 (first adhesive sheets having translucent portions) have a partial adhesive layer having adhesive portions where glue is attached and non-glue portions where glue is not attached, whereas the warning stickers S1 to S7, the performance information display sticker S21, and the external terminal information display sticker S22 (second adhesive sheets having no translucent portions) have a full adhesive layer that has no non-glue portions.

[0146] In addition, the decorative stickers S11 to S13, S15 (first adhesive sheets affixed to attachment parts that the player cannot touch) have a partial adhesive layer with adhesive parts where glue is attached and non-glued parts where glue is not attached, whereas the warning stickers S1 to S4 (second adhesive sheets affixed to attachment parts that the player can touch) have a full adhesive layer with no non-glued parts.

[0147] In addition, the adhesive strength of the adhesive layer is stronger for the performance information display sticker S21, the external terminal information display sticker S22, and the main board information display sticker S23 (all second adhesive sheets for displaying information) than for the decorative stickers S11 to S13, S15 (first adhesive sheets for decoration), and stronger for the warning stickers S1 to S7, the performance information display sticker S21, the external terminal information display sticker S22, and the main board information display sticker S23 (all second adhesive sheets affixed to an attachment portion outside the play area) than for the decorative stickers S11 to S13, S15 (first adhesive sheets affixed to an attachment portion on the front side of the game machine main body). The strength of the warning stickers S1 to S7, performance information display sticker S21, and external terminal information display sticker S22 (second adhesive sheets none of which have a transparent portion) is stronger than the decorative stickers S11, S15 (first adhesive sheet having a transparent portion), the strength of the warning stickers S1 to S7, performance information display sticker S21, and external terminal information display sticker S22 (second adhesive sheets none of which have a light-transmitting portion) is stronger than the decorative stickers S11 to S13, S15 (first adhesive sheet having a light-transmitting portion), and the strength of the warning stickers S1 to S4 (second adhesive sheets affixed to an affixed portion that the player can touch) is stronger than the decorative stickers S11 to S13, S15 (first adhesive sheets affixed to an affixed portion that the player cannot touch).

[0148] In addition, when comparing the decorative stickers S11 to S13, S15 (first attachment sheet) with the decorative stickers S14, S16, which have a smaller area than them, the latter use fewer colors and fewer printing plates, while the former are printed in five or more colors: cyan, magenta, yellow, black, and white.

[0149] Moreover, comparing the decorative stickers S11-S16 (first adhesive sheets attached to a light-transmitting attachment portion) with the warning stickers S1-S4 and the external terminal information display sticker S22 (second adhesive sheets attached to a light-non-transmitting attachment portion), the latter use fewer colors and printing plates. In the decorative sticker S15, the LED 125a is arranged on the rear side of the light-transmitting attachment portion 135, and at least a part of the color printing area of ​​the decorative sticker S15, i.e., the first background decorative portion 191b, etc., is made light-transmitting to transmit light from the rear LED 125a. In addition, the decorative stickers S12 and S13 use multiple plates of the same color with different light transmittances (100% white, 50% white).

[0150] Also, comparing the decorative stickers S11-S16 (first decorative adhesive sheets) with the warning stickers S1-S7, performance information display sticker S21, external terminal information display sticker S22, and main board information display sticker S23 (all second information display sheets), the latter use fewer colors and fewer printing plates. Also, the multiple types of warning stickers S1-S7 use the same number of colors (here, 3) and types of colors (yellow, black, white).

[0151] In addition, the multiple types of warning stickers (warning sticker sheets) S1-S7, which differ in shape and / or the content of the warning information displayed, use the same number of colors and common symbols (first warning symbol s1, second warning symbol s2). The color combination (yellow, black, white) used in the warning stickers S1-S7 is not used in other sticker sheets. The warning stickers S1-S4 are attached to a receiving portion that can be touched by the player, and have a full-surface adhesive layer with adhesive attached to almost the entire surface.

[0152] Moreover, among the decorative stickers (decorative attachment sheets) S11 to S16, the decorative sticker (specific decorative attachment sheet) S15 is provided with information display sections, i.e., a first attention-calling information display section 301, a second attention-calling information display section 302, a copyright information display section 303, and a two-dimensional code display section 304. By providing the decorative sticker with information display sections in this way, it is possible to reduce the number of decorative stickers while achieving multiple purposes such as decoration and attention, and thus reduce costs.

[0153] The decorative sticker (specific decoration attachment sheet) S15 is arranged across the game ball passing section where the game ball passes and the front side of the non-passing section where the game ball does not pass, and the information display section is arranged at a position corresponding to the non-passing section, and LED (light emitting means) 125a is not arranged behind the information display section. Also, the information display section of the decorative sticker (specific decoration attachment sheet) S15 is arranged near the outer periphery of the decorative sticker S15, and the decoration is arranged inside the information display section.

[0154] In addition, in the decorative sticker (specific decoration attachment sheet) S15, the first attention calling information display section 301 and the second attention calling information display section 302, as well as the area corresponding to the two-dimensional code display section 304, are made opaque. The two-dimensional code display section 304 forms information indicating the type of the decorative sticker (specific decoration attachment sheet) S15. The two-dimensional code display section 304 has a two-dimensional code and a blank section provided around the two-dimensional code.

[0155] Also, the first attention information display unit 301, which displays attention information for game hall staff, is arranged in a position that cannot be seen from the front when the glass door (opening and closing door) 7 is closed, but can be seen from the front when the glass door 7 is open. This first attention information display unit 301 displays attention information related to work to be performed by game hall staff with the glass door 7 open. Meanwhile, the second attention information display unit 302, which displays attention information for players, is arranged in a position that can be seen from the front when the glass door 7 is closed.

[0156] The warning information display portion in the decorative sticker (specific decoration attachment sheet) S15 and the warning information display portion in the warning sticker (warning information attachment sheet) S1, etc., have the same number of colors and use common symbols. In addition, the warning sticker (warning information attachment sheet) S1, etc. are printed on a non-transparent sheet of a specific color (white), and the decorative sticker (specific decoration attachment sheet) S15 is printed on a colorless transparent sheet.

[0157] The decorative sticker (specific decoration attachment sheet) S15 is arranged across the game ball passing section through which the game ball passes and the front side of the non-passing section through which the game ball does not pass, and the copyright information display section 303 is arranged at a position corresponding to the non-passing section, the character strings constituting the copyright information are arranged substantially horizontally, and at least a part of the character strings constituting the decoration are arranged non-horizontally. Also, the decorative sticker (specific decoration attachment sheet) S15 arranges the copyright information display section 303 near the second warning information display section (specific information display section) 302 that displays information of a different kind from the copyright information. The decorative sticker (specific decoration attachment sheet) S15 has at least the background of the copyright information display section 303 made transparent.

[0158] 24 and 25 illustrate a second embodiment of the present invention, which is a partial modification of the first embodiment, in which a decorative sticker (decorative sheet) S17 is disposed behind the transparent main body plate 50 on the game board 16. The only differences between this embodiment and the first embodiment are that a decorative sticker S17 is newly added and that an attachment portion for attaching the decorative sticker S17 is provided on the rear support member (predetermined member) 74. The following description will focus on the differences from the first embodiment.

[0159] The decorative sticker S17 is a decorative attachment sheet (decorative sheet) having decoration applied to at least a portion thereof, and, like the decorative sticker S15, is also a specific decorative attachment sheet (specific decorative sheet) having one or more (here, one) information display sections provided in a portion thereof, and is attached to a colorless and transparent attachment section 311 formed on the rear support member 74 on the back side of the transparent main body plate 50, as shown in Figures 24(a) and (b).

[0160] The attachment portion 311 is provided on the upper front side of the rear wall portion 75 of the rear support member 74, and is formed in a plane shape approximately parallel to the transparent main body plate 50, and in front of it are the attachment portion 131 to which the decorative sticker S11 is attached, and the upper ball passage 312 arranged above it. The upper ball passage 312 is a ball passage that guides a game ball that is hit to the right, aiming at the right flow down path 95b side, to the right flow down path 95b, and is formed in an approximately arc shape in a front view along the upper side of the game area 23 between the first rail member (game component) 51a and the decorative frame 93 of the central display frame unit (game component) 53 (position where no game component is arranged). In the example of Figure 24(b), the attachment portion 311 is positioned far away behind the transparent main body plate 50, but the distance between the attachment portion 311 and the transparent main body plate 50 is arbitrary, and for example, the attachment portion 311 may be positioned close to or approximately abutting the rear surface of the transparent main body plate 50.

[0161] 25(A) and (B), the decorative sticker S17 is printed on the back (bottom) side of a colorless and transparent main body sheet made of a material such as PET using four silk screens (CMYK colors) + white silk screen (100%) + paste screen. In this way, the decorative sticker S17 has six printing screens and five printing colors.

[0162] The first to fourth versions are cyan (C), magenta (M), yellow (Y), and black (K), respectively, and full-color illustrations (decorations) and information display areas are formed by these three primary colors plus black. As shown in FIG. 25(a), the illustrations (decorations) on the decorative sticker S17 are composed of a first decorative area 313 representing clouds and a second decorative area 314 representing the sky, which is the background of the clouds. At least a part of the illustrations (decorations) on the decorative sticker S17 corresponds to the rear side of the non-decorative area 163 (see FIG. 12) on the decorative sticker S11, which is located in front, and forms the background, as shown in FIG. 24(a).

[0163] In addition, the decorative sticker S17 has a warning information display section (information display section) 315 arranged at a position corresponding to the rear side of the upper ball passage (game ball passage section) 312. The warning information display section 315 is for warning the game hall staff about the installation and removal of the game board 16, and is formed, for example, in an elongated, approximately arc shape along the upper ball passage 312, and as shown in Fig. 24(c), an area of ​​a predetermined width on the left end side is the first display section a1, and an area to the right of that is the second display section a2.

[0164] The first display section a1 has a yellow background, and a first warning symbol s1, which is a solid black triangle with an outlined character "!" (the same yellow as the background), and a second warning symbol s2, which is a black Gothic character that reads "Caution", are displayed adjacent to each other on the left and right. The second display section a2 has a black background, and a line of characters, for example, "Please turn off the power when attaching or detaching the game board" in white Gothic. In this way, the warning information display section 315, like the first and second warning information display sections 301 and 302, has the same number and types of colors (yellow, black, white) used, the symbols used (the first warning symbol s1 and the second warning symbol s2), the division into the first display section a1 and the second display section a2, and the color arrangement in the first and second display sections a1 and a2 as the warning stickers S1 to S7, so that it is possible to recognize that it is warning information at a glance.

[0165] The warning information display unit 315 is arranged along the edge of the window hole 24a inside the window hole 24a in the glass door (opening / closing door) 7, and is visible from the front through the transparent main body plate 50 and the glass window 24 even when the glass door 7 is closed.

[0166] The fifth version is a version in which white (100%) is applied from the back side of the decoration, and as shown in Fig. 25(b), the area corresponds to the first decorative portion 313, the second decorative portion 314, and the warning information display portion 315 (i.e., the entire surface in this case). When this white (100%) is applied, the area is made opaque, with almost no light passing through.

[0167] The sixth plate is a glue plate, and the glue layer of this decorative sticker S17 is a partial glue layer having glued portion 321 where glue is attached and non-glued portion 322 where glue is not attached, as shown in Fig. 25(c). Also, glued portion 321 is formed in a peripheral region of a substantially constant width along the outer periphery of the transparent sheet, and the entire region inside is non-glued portion 322.

[0168] As described above, the decorative sticker may be disposed on the rear side of the transparent main body plate 50. Furthermore, when a specific decorative sticker (decorative attachment sheet) provided with an information display section is disposed on the rear side of the transparent main body plate 50, the information display section may be disposed on the rear side of the ball passage (upper ball passage 312) through which the game ball passes. If the information display section is disposed on the rear side of the game ball passage section, the information display section does not impede the visibility of the game ball, and the information display section does not stand out more than necessary, so that the appearance is not extremely deteriorated.

[0169] In this embodiment, the information display unit placed behind the game ball passing section is a warning information display unit for game hall staff, but other information display units, for example, warning information display units for players, may also be placed behind the game ball passing section.

[0170] 26 illustrates a third embodiment of the present invention, in which the decorative seal S11 in the first and second embodiments is partially modified to include a glossy plate. The only difference between this embodiment and the first and second embodiments is that a glossy plate is added to the decorative seal S11.

[0171] Fig. 26 corresponds to Fig. 12 relating to the first embodiment, and a silver or other pasta glossy plate (new fifth plate) is placed between the silk 4 plate (CMYK colors) and the silk white (100%) plate. Note that the aspects of the plates other than the glossy plate are the same as in the first embodiment. Thus, in the decorative sticker S11 of this embodiment, the number of printing plates is 7, and the number of printing colors is 6 (including gloss).

[0172] The area (glossy area) of the fifth plate (glossy plate) coincides with the area of ​​the second decorative portion 162. That is, a glossy layer is disposed behind the second decorative portion 162. As a result, the area of ​​the second decorative portion 162 is given a glossy appearance while maintaining its color, and appears to reflect light and sparkle.

[0173] The glossy plate may be placed on top of the color plate. In this case, the glossy area hides the color behind it. In addition, special plates other than the pasta glossy plate, such as a crepe plate or a grain plate, may be used.

[0174] Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Figures 29 to 35 show a fourth embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine. In Figure 29, a gaming machine main body 501 includes a rectangular outer frame 502 and a front frame 504 pivotally attached to the front of the outer frame 502 by a hinge 503 on one of the left and right sides, for example, the left side, so as to be able to open and close freely. In the front frame 504, a game board 505 and the like are arranged on the upper side, and a launching means 506 for launching game balls toward a game area 505a in front of the game board 505, a lower speaker SP1, and the like are arranged on the lower side, respectively, and a glass door 507 is arranged in front of the game board 505 and the like, and a front panel 508 is arranged in front of the launching means 506, the lower speaker SP1, and the like, and is pivotally supported by a hinge 509 on the same side as the hinge 503 so as to be able to open and close freely. The glass door 507 and the front panel 508 may be configured as a single door body so that they can be opened and closed as a unit.

[0175] The glass door 507 has a glass window 507a corresponding to the play area 505a at its approximate center, and various presentation means such as an upper speaker SP2 and an illumination device 510 are arranged around the glass window 507a. The illumination device 510 includes an LED board 511 on the front side of which an LED 511a is arranged, and a light-emitting lens section 512 arranged in front of the LED board 511. A synthetic resin glass frame cover 513 is provided on the front side of the glass door 507 to cover the upper speaker SP2 and the like from the front side, and at least a part of the glass frame cover 513 is the light-emitting lens section 512 having translucency. The light-emitting lens section 512 is subjected to a light diffusion treatment such as uneven processing in order to make the LED board 511 and the like inside difficult to see from the front side and to appropriately diffuse the light emitted from the LED 511a.

[0176] In front of the front panel 508, an upper tray 515 is arranged on the upper side for storing game balls dispensed from the dispensing means 514 (see FIG. 30) and supplying them to the launching means 506, and below the upper tray 515, a lower tray 516 for storing surplus balls when the upper tray 515 is full is arranged on the left end side, and a launch handle 517 for operating the launching means 506 is arranged on the right end side. Furthermore, various operating means such as a performance button 519 that can be pressed by a player are arranged on an upper tray cover 518 that covers the upper tray 515 from the front side. An illumination means may also be arranged on the upper tray cover 518.

[0177] A guide rail 520 that guides the game ball launched from the launching means 506 is attached in a ring shape to the front side of the game board 505, and various game components such as a center case 521, a normal pattern starting means 522, a special pattern starting means 523, a big prize means 524, and a normal prize means 525 are arranged in the game area 505a inside the guide rail 520.

[0178] The center case 521 is disposed, for example, approximately in the center of the game area 505a, and is provided with an approximately rectangular display window 527 corresponding to an image display means 526 such as a liquid crystal type, and on a decorative frame 528 surrounding the display window 527, various display means such as a normal pattern display means 531, a special pattern display means 532, a normal reserved number display means 533, a first special reserved number display means 534, as well as a stage 535, a movable performance means 536, etc. are provided.

[0179] The stage 535 is arranged in the left-right direction on the lower front side of the image display means 526, and allows the game balls that flow into the side of the center case 521, for example the warp entrance 535a on the left side, to roll freely and then drop to the front, for example from a central drop section in the center in the left-right direction or a side drop section on either side of that.

[0180] The movable performance means 536 includes a movable illumination device 540, a movable body guide means 541 for movably supporting the movable illumination device 540, and a drive means 542 for driving the movable illumination device 540. The movable illumination device (illumination device) 540 is formed in a horizontally long shape, and an arbitrary decoration (here, the characters "Kappa Densetsu", which is the title of the gaming machine) is formed three-dimensionally on the front side of the movable illumination device, and a predetermined part (here, the characters of "Kappa Densetsu") is illuminated in an arbitrary color by lighting an LED 573 arranged inside. The details of the movable illumination device 540 will be described later.

[0181] The movable body guide means 541 supports the movable illumination device 540 in a state in which it can move in a predetermined direction (here, the vertical direction) along the front side of the display screen 526a of the image display means 526, and includes a pair of guide rails 543 arranged in the vertical direction along both the left and right sides of the display screen 526a of the image display means 526, and both left and right ends of the movable illumination device 540 are supported so as to be vertically movable by each of the guide rails 543. The movable body guide means 541 allows the movable illumination device 540 to move in the vertical direction between an upper position on the upper side of the image display means 526 and a lower position on the front side of the image display means 526, and is normally held in the upper position which is the origin position.

[0182] The driving means 542 is constituted, for example, by a stepping motor and is arranged on the rear side of the decorative frame 528, and is capable of moving the movable illumination device 540 in the vertical direction according to a predetermined operating pattern via a belt or the like (not shown).

[0183] The normal pattern starting means 522 is used to start the pattern change by the normal pattern display means 531, and is composed of a passing gate through which the game ball can pass. It is arranged to the left of the center case 521, and is equipped with a game ball detection means (not shown) that can detect the passage of the game ball.

[0184] The normal pattern display means 531 is used to variably display normal patterns and is equipped with a plurality of light-emitting elements (e.g., LEDs) corresponding to a plurality of normal patterns (e.g., two types, "○" and "X"). Based on the detection of a gaming ball by the normal pattern starting means 522, the plurality of light-emitting elements blink to emit light in a predetermined sequence. If the winning determination random number value included in the normal random number information acquired when the normal pattern starting means 522 detects a gaming ball matches a predetermined winning determination value, the light-emitting element corresponding to the winning state, for example, on the "○" side, lights up, and otherwise the light-emitting element corresponding to the losing state, for example, on the "X" side, lights up and stops.

[0185] The normal random number information acquired when the normal symbol starting means 522 detects a game ball is reserved and stored up to a predetermined upper limit, for example, four pieces, and is consumed in sequence each time the normal symbol display means 531 starts changing the pattern. The number of stored normal random number information (normal reserved number) is notified to the player by the normal reserved number display means 533, etc.

[0186] The special symbol starting means 523 is for starting the variation of symbols by the special symbol display means 532, and is provided with, for example, two upper and lower start winning means 523a, 523b, an opening / closing means 546 for opening and closing the lower start winning means 523b, and a game ball detection means (not shown) for detecting the game balls that have won the start winning means 523a, 523b, respectively, and is disposed, for example, below the center case 521. The upper start winning means 523a is a non-opening / closing type winning means that does not have an opening / closing means, etc., and is disposed directly below the center drop part of the stage 535 with an upward opening. The lower start winning means 523b is an opening / closing type winning means which can be switched by the opening / closing means 546 between an open state in which the game ball can win a prize, and a closed state in which a prize is not possible (or a prize is more difficult to win than in the open state), and is arranged below the upper start winning means 523a, and is configured so that the opening / closing means 546 changes from a closed state to an open state for a predetermined time in the normal profit state which occurs when the stopped pattern after the change of the normal pattern display means 531 becomes a winning pattern.

[0187] The special pattern display means 532 is for variably displaying special patterns, and is composed of a display means such as a 7-segment type capable of variably displaying one or more special patterns, for example one special pattern, and when the special pattern start means 523 detects a game ball (when the pattern start condition is met), that is, when the game ball enters either of the two upper and lower start winning means 523a, 523b, the special pattern is variably displayed for a predetermined period of time, and if the jackpot determination random number value contained in the special random number information obtained at the time of the game ball entering the start winning means 523a, 523b matches a predetermined jackpot determination value, it stops in a predetermined jackpot mode, and if they do not match, it stops in, for example, a miss mode.

[0188] The special random number information acquired when the game ball enters the special symbol starting means 523 is reserved and stored up to a predetermined upper limit, for example, up to four pieces, and is consumed in sequence each time the special symbol display means 532 starts changing the patterns. The number of stored special random number information (special reserved number) is notified to the player by the first special reserved number display means 534, the second special reserved number display means 549 described later, etc.

[0189] The big prize means 524 is an opening / closing type prize means equipped with an opening / closing plate 547 that can be switched between an open state in which the game ball can win a prize and a closed state in which the game ball cannot win a prize, and is arranged, for example, below the special pattern starting means 523, and in a special profit state that occurs when the stopped pattern after the change of the special pattern display means 532 becomes a big win state, the opening / closing plate 547 opens to the front according to a predetermined opening pattern, allowing the game ball that falls on it to win a prize inside.

[0190] The image display means 526 also includes a performance pattern display means 548, a second special reserved number display means 549, etc. The performance pattern display means 548 displays the performance pattern P in a variable manner in parallel with the display of the special pattern by the special pattern display means 532. The performance pattern P has a plurality of pattern rows (three in the left and right direction in the example of FIG. 29) consisting of a plurality of patterns including numerical patterns and other patterns, and starts to vary by vertical scrolling or the like for each pattern row according to a predetermined variation pattern almost simultaneously with the start of variation of the special pattern, and finally stops almost simultaneously with the stop of the special pattern so that the stopped pattern on a predetermined effective line becomes a predetermined mode. In the performance pattern P, for example, when all the stopped patterns on the effective line are the same, it is a big win performance mode, and otherwise it is a miss performance mode, and when the special pattern becomes a big win mode or a miss mode, the performance pattern P becomes a big win performance mode or a miss performance mode.

[0191] The second special reserved number display means 549 is for notifying the number of special reserved items, and can display reserved display images Q4-Q1 for the number of special reserved items (maximum 4 items) and a changing reserved image Q0 corresponding to the changing performance pattern P at a predetermined position on the display screen 526a, for example, at the bottom. When the number of special reserved items increases due to the entry of a game ball into the special pattern start means 523, the second special reserved number display means 549 displays one additional reserved display image Q1- at the end of the queue (for example, the left end side), and when a new change of the special pattern starts and the number of special reserved items decreases, for example, the changing reserved image Q0 is erased and the reserved display image Q1- is shifted by one toward the front of the queue (for example, the right side), and the pushed-out top reserved display image Q1 is changed to the new changing reserved image Q0.

[0192] In addition to the movable performance means 536, an illumination device 550 is arranged on various game components such as the center case 521 on the game board 505. The illumination device 550 includes an LED board 551 having an LED 551a arranged on the front side, and a light-emitting lens section 552 arranged in front of the LED board 551. The light-emitting lens section 552 is composed of a light-transmitting section provided on at least a part of the decorative frame 528. The light-emitting lens section 552 is subjected to a light diffusion treatment such as uneven processing in order to make the LED board 551 and the like inside difficult to see from the front side and to appropriately diffuse the light emitted from the LED 551a.

[0193] FIG. 30 is a schematic block diagram of the control system of this pachinko machine. In FIG. 30, the main control board 561 controls the overall game operation, and is connected to the normal pattern starting means 522, special pattern starting means 523, big prize means 524, normal prize means 525, normal pattern display means 531, special pattern display means 532, normal reserved number display means 533, first special reserved number display means 534, etc. on the game board 505 via, for example, a relay board not shown, etc., and below it are connected a sub-control board 562 which controls the performance such as image display by the image display means 526, audio output by speakers SP1, SP2, light emission by the illumination devices 510, 540, 550, and movable body drive by the drive means 542 based on control commands from the main control board 561, a payout control board 563 which controls the payout means 514 based on control commands from the main control board 561, and a launch control board 564 which controls the launch means 506 based on launch control signals from this payout control board 563, etc.

[0194] Next, the configuration of the movable illumination device 540 will be described with reference to Figs. 31 to 35 and the like. As shown in Figs. 31 to 34 and the like, the movable illumination device 540 is composed of a front cover body 571, a base body 572, and an LED board 574 on which a plurality of LEDs (light sources) 573 are arranged. The front cover body 571 is made of a synthetic resin having translucency, and integrally includes a front plate 575 and an outer peripheral plate 576 that is extended backward along the outer periphery of the front plate 575. The front plate 575 of the front cover body 571 is subjected to a non-translucent treatment on the front side (non-translucent portion 577) except for a character area corresponding to the character string "Kappa Legend" written in horizontal Gothic font, for example, and thus a translucent character portion (translucent portion) 578 constituting the horizontal character string "Kappa Legend" is formed on the front plate 575. 31, this light-transmitting character portion 578 is composed of a plurality of (here, 14) light-transmitting regions 578a-578n separated from one another by non-light-transmitting portions 577. For example, the character "ka" is composed of one light-transmitting region 578a, and the character "tsu" is composed of three light-transmitting regions 578b-578d.

[0195] The non-light-transmitting treatment for forming the non-light-transmitting portion 577 may be any treatment such as plating, pasting of a non-light-transmitting sheet, etc. The non-light-transmitting portion 577 is not required to be completely non-light-transmitting, but only needs to have a sufficiently low light transmittance compared to the light-transmitting character portion 578. It is also desirable to apply the non-light-transmitting treatment to the outer surface side of the outer peripheral plate 576 of the front cover body 571.

[0196] The front plate 575 of the front cover body 571 is formed in a horizontally elongated shape that is slightly larger than the outline of the horizontally written character string "Kappa Legend" that constitutes the light-transmitting character portion 578, and a non-light-transmitting border portion 577a of a substantially constant width is formed in a forward-protruding shape along the outer periphery of each character that constitutes the light-transmitting character portion 578. In this embodiment, the outside of the non-light-transmitting border portion 577a is the non-light-transmitting portion 577, and the inside of the non-light-transmitting border portion 577a is the light-transmitting character portion 578. Note that the non-light-transmitting border portion 577a does not necessarily have to be formed in a forward-protruding shape, and may be formed to the same thickness as the other non-light-transmitting portions 577.

[0197] As shown in FIG. 34, on the inner surface of the front cover body 571, lens cutting and other light diffusion treatments are applied at least to the area corresponding to the translucent letter portion 578 in order to make the LED board 574 and the like less visible from the front and to appropriately diffuse the light emitted from the LED 573 (light diffusion portion 579).

[0198] In FIG. 34, an example in which the light diffusion treatment is applied not only to the region behind the light-transmitting character part 578 but also to the region behind the non-light-transmitting part 577 is shown, but the light diffusion treatment may be applied only to the region behind the light-transmitting character part 578, and not to the region behind the non-light-transmitting part 577. When the light diffusion treatment is applied to the rear side of the non-light-transmitting part 577, the light diffusion treatment may be applied only to a certain region corresponding to the front side of the LED 573, not to the entire non-light-transmitting part 577. When the light diffusion treatment is applied to both the light-transmitting character part 578 and the non-light-transmitting part 577, the type of light diffusion treatment (for example, the type of lens cutting) may be different between the rear side of the light-transmitting character part 578 and the rear side of the non-light-transmitting part 577. In this case, the type of lens cutting may be any type, such as ball cutting, knurling, diamond cutting, ice cutting, etc. Further, regarding the transparent character portion 578, the side of the transparent character portion 578 (i.e., the front side) may be subjected to the same or different type of lens cut processing as that on the inner side.

[0199] The front cover body 571 is detachably fixed to the front side of the base body 572 by means of screws or the like. The base body 572 is made of a synthetic resin having no translucency, and integrally includes a front plate 581 formed in substantially the same shape as the outer shape of the front cover body 571, and an outer peripheral plate 582 extending rearward along the outer periphery of the front plate 581, and the front cover body 571 is fixed to the front side of the front plate 581. The rear side of the front cover body 571 is substantially closed by the front plate 581 of the base body 572, so that a light emitting chamber 583 is formed in the front cover body 571. Rail connection parts 584 are provided on both the left and right ends of the base body 572 so as to be slidably mounted on the guide rails 543.

[0200] The LED board 574 is shaped to fit the inner surface of the outer peripheral plate 576 of the front cover body 571, and is equipped with a board main body 585 which is larger than the translucent character portion 578 and whose edges are formed to fit the outer shape of the translucent character portion 578, a number of LEDs 573 arranged on the front side of the board main body 585, and a connector 586 arranged on the back side of the board main body 585, and is fixed to the front plate 581 of the base body 572 by screwing or the like while being positioned at a predetermined rear position within the light-emitting chamber 583 and removably attached.

[0201] A boss 587 for supporting the board is formed on the front plate 581 of the base body 572 so as to protrude forward, and this boss 587 supports the LED board 574 while maintaining a certain gap between it and the base body 572. A harness 588 connected to the connector 586 is led out to the rear side of the movable illumination device 540 through an opening 589 formed in the base body 572, and is connected to the sub-control board 562 via a relay board or the like.

[0202] On the LED board 574, 3×10=30 LEDs 573 are arranged corresponding to the light-transmitting character section 578 on the front cover body 571 side, that is, the character string "Kappa Legend". That is, on the LED board 574, as shown in FIG. 35, a plurality of LED rows (light source rows) each consisting of a plurality of (three in this case) LEDs 573 arranged in the short side direction (here, the vertical direction which is the width direction of the character string) of the movable illumination device 540 are arranged in a plurality of (ten pairs of A to J in this case) in the long side direction (here, the horizontal direction which is the arrangement direction of the character string). The LEDs 573 on the LED board 574 are controlled to emit light in a different channel for each LED row. This makes it possible to easily perform light emission control such as sequentially changing the light emission state (light emission color and light emission mode such as on / off) of the LEDs 573 in the arrangement direction of the character string.

[0203] 33, the 30 LEDs 573 are distinguished by adding the reference characters A to J (FIG. 35) indicating the LED column to which they belong, and the reference characters 1 to 3 indicating the number within each LED column. For example, the first LED 573 belonging to LED column A is LED 573A1, and the third LED 573 belonging to LED column B is LED 573B3.

[0204] Moreover, all of the 30 LEDs 573 are arranged on the rear side of the non-transparent border 577a along the boundary between the light-transmitting character portion 578 and the non-transparent border 577a so that at least a part of each LED 573 overlaps the rear side of the non-transparent portion 577 in a front view. Specifically, the LEDs 573 (here, LEDs 573G3, 573I1, 573I2, and 573J2) arranged corresponding to the non-transparent portion 577 (middle non-transparent portion) sandwiched between a plurality of light-transmitting character portions 578 adjacent to each other are arranged on the rear side of the non-transparent portion 577 in correspondence with the approximate center (positions approximately equidistant from each light-transmitting character portion 578). Moreover, the LEDs 573 (here, 573F1) arranged corresponding to the non-transparent portion 577 substantially surrounded by the light-transmitting character portions 578 are arranged on the rear side of the non-transparent portion 577 in correspondence with the approximate center (positions approximately equidistant from the surrounding light-transmitting character portions 578). In these cases, depending on the size relationship between the width of the non-transmitting portion 577 and the LED 573, if the LED 573 is larger (for example, LED 573I1), a portion of the LED 573 will extend beyond the transmissive character portion 578, but if the LED 573 is smaller (for example, LED 573J2, 573J3), the entire LED 573 will overlap the rear side of the non-transmitting portion 577.

[0205] On the other hand, when the other LEDs 573, that is, the non-transmitting portion 577 having a sufficient width is in contact with the translucent character portion 578, the LEDs 573 (here, LEDs 573A1-573A3, 573B1-573B3, etc.) arranged corresponding to the non-transmitting portion 577 are arranged so that the edges of the LEDs 573 approximately coincide with the front-rear boundary between the non-transmitting portion 577 and the translucent character portion 578. In this case, it is preferable that the edges of the LEDs 573 do not extend beyond the translucent character portion 578, but they may be arranged so that they extend partially.

[0206] In this way, by positioning the LED 573 behind the non-translucent portion 577, the light emitted from the LED 573 directly ahead is not (or is barely) irradiated directly onto the translucent letter portion 578, thereby eliminating spot light and reducing the brightness difference of the translucent letter portion 578.

[0207] Among the plurality of light-transmitting regions 578a-578n, in a specific light-transmitting region (here, light-transmitting regions 578a, 578d-578f, 578h, 578i, 578n) in which the plurality of LEDs 573 are arranged, the LEDs (specific light sources) 573 corresponding to each specific light-transmitting region are arranged as follows: That is, each LED 573 corresponding to a specific light-transmitting region is arranged such that an entire straight line path to at least one of the other LEDs 573 corresponding to the specific light-transmitting region passes through the specific light-transmitting region in a front view.

[0208] Specifically, among the LEDs 573A1 to 573A3 and 573B1 to 573B3 corresponding to the specific light-transmitting region 578a, for the LED 573A1, the straight path L1 for the LED 573A2 and the straight path L2 for the LED 573A3 all pass through the specific light-transmitting region 578a in a front view. Similarly, for the LED 573A2, the straight path L1 for the LED 573A1 and the straight path L3 for the LED 573B1 all pass through the specific light-transmitting region 578a in a front view. The same is true for the other LEDs 573A3 and 573B1 to B3. As a result, the light-emitting regions of the multiple LEDs 573 overlap each other in the specific light-transmitting region, making it possible to further reduce the brightness difference of the light-transmitting character portion 578 due to point light.

[0209] 33, the LED 573 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape, and three terminals 569a-569c, 569d-569f are arranged on predetermined opposite sides 573a, 573b of the four sides. Then, wiring patterns 570a-570c, 570d-570f are respectively drawn out straight and parallel from each of the terminals 569a-569c, 569d-569f in a direction perpendicular to the predetermined opposite sides 573a, 573b for at least a predetermined distance X, and then bent in any direction or directly connected to a via or the like. 33, LEDs 573 that are disposed near the edge of the LED substrate 574 and are particularly located less than the predetermined distance X from the substrate edge are disposed such that a side 573c on which no terminals are provided, different from the predetermined opposite sides 573a, 573b on which the terminals 569a-569c, 569d-569f are provided, faces the edge of the LED substrate 574. This has the advantage that the wiring pattern can be easily routed even though the LEDs 573 must be disposed near the edge of the LED substrate 574.

[0210] As described above, the pachinko machine of this embodiment is equipped with a movable illumination device (illumination device) 540 having a translucent character portion (translucent portion) 578 and a plurality of LEDs (light sources) 573 that illuminate the translucent character portion 578, and a non-translucent portion 577 is provided on the outer edge of the translucent character portion 578, and the LEDs 573 are positioned behind the non-translucent portion 577. Therefore, it is possible to improve the appearance when illuminated by reducing the brightness difference of the translucent character portion 578 caused by the point light of the movable illumination device 540.

[0211] Furthermore, the LED 573 is positioned at the boundary between the translucent letter portion 578 and the non-translucent portion 577 so that at least a portion of it overlaps the rear of the non-translucent portion 577 when viewed from the front of the movable illumination device 540, and further, for the intermediate non-translucent portion of the non-translucent portion 577 that is sandwiched on both sides by the translucent letter portions 578, the LED 573 is positioned behind it, corresponding to approximately the center in the width direction. This makes it possible to eliminate spot lights and make the entire translucent letter portion 578 emit light more brightly and as evenly as possible.

[0212] In addition, the light-transmitting character portion 578 has a plurality of light-transmitting regions 578a-578n separated from one another by non-light-transmitting portions 577, and a plurality of LEDs 573 (hereinafter, specific light sources) are arranged behind the outer periphery of the non-light-transmitting portion 577 in correspondence with specific light-transmitting regions among the plurality of light-transmitting regions 578a-578n. These specific light sources are arranged so that the entire straight line path for at least one of the other specific light sources passes through the specific light-transmitting region when viewed from the front of the movable illumination device 540. Therefore, the light-emitting regions of the multiple specific light sources overlap each other within the specific light-transmitting region, thereby making it possible to reduce the brightness difference in the light-transmitting character portion 578 caused by point light.

[0213] Furthermore, LED rows (rows of light sources) consisting of a plurality of LEDs 573 arranged in the short direction of the movable illumination device 540 are arranged in multiple rows in the long direction of the movable illumination device 540, and the LEDs 573 are controlled by different channels for each LED row. This makes it possible to easily perform illumination control such as sequentially changing the light emission state of the LEDs 573 (light emission color, light emission mode such as on / off, etc.) in the arrangement direction of the character string.

[0214] In addition, the LED board 574 is formed so that at least a portion of its edge conforms to the outline of the light-transmitting character portion 578, and the LEDs 573 near the edge of the LED board 574 are positioned so that the side other than the specified opposite side on which the terminals are provided faces the edge of the LED board 574. This has the advantage that even though the LEDs 573 must be positioned near the edge of the LED board 574, it is easy to route the wiring pattern.

[0215] 36 to 39 show a fifth embodiment of the present invention, which is a partial modification of the fourth embodiment, in which a non-translucent character section made of a non-translucent section is provided in the translucent section, and LEDs are arranged behind the non-translucent character section. This embodiment differs from the fourth embodiment only in the arrangement of the translucent section / non-translucent section in the movable illumination device, the associated arrangement of the LEDs, and the shape of the movable illumination device. The configuration of the movable illumination device will be described below, focusing on the differences from the fourth embodiment.

[0216] 36 to 38, the movable illumination device 590 of this embodiment is configured with a front cover body 591, a base body 592, and an LED board 594 on which a plurality of LEDs (light sources) 593 are arranged, similarly to the movable illumination device 540 of the fourth embodiment. The front cover body 591 is made of a translucent synthetic resin, and integrally includes a front plate 595 and an outer peripheral plate 596 that is provided so as to extend rearward along the outer periphery of the front plate 595. In front plate 595 of front cover body 591, a non-light-transmitting treatment is applied to the front side of a character area (non-light-transmitting character portion 597a) corresponding to the character string "Kappa Legend" written in horizontal Gothic font, and a frame area (non-light-transmitting frame portion 597b) surrounding each of these characters individually, so that the characters "KA", "TT", "PA", "DEN", ​​and "SETSU" constituting non-light-transmitting character portion 597a are formed in five rectangular light-transmitting portions 598 on front plate 595. Front plate 595 of front cover body 591 is formed in a horizontally elongated rectangular shape along the outer shape of non-light-transmitting frame portion 597b.

[0217] The non-light-transmitting treatment for forming the non-light-transmitting portions 597a and 597b may be any treatment such as plating, attachment of a non-light-transmitting sheet, etc. The non-light-transmitting portions 597a and 597b are not required to be completely non-light-transmitting, but only need to have a sufficiently low light transmittance compared to the light-transmitting portion 598. It is also desirable to apply the non-light-transmitting treatment to the outer surface side of the outer peripheral plate 596 of the front cover body 591.

[0218] In addition, as shown in FIG. 38, on the inner surface of the front cover body 591, lens cutting processing and other light diffusion processing are applied to at least the area corresponding to the translucent portion 598 in order to make the LED board 594, etc., less visible from the front and to appropriately diffuse the light emitted from the LED 593 (light diffusion portion 599).

[0219] 38 shows an example in which the light diffusion treatment is performed not only on the region behind the light-transmitting portion 598 but also on the region behind the non-light-transmitting portions 597a and 597b, but the light diffusion treatment may be performed only on the region behind the light-transmitting portion 598, and not on the region behind the non-light-transmitting portions 597a and 597b. When the light diffusion treatment is performed on the rear sides of the non-light-transmitting portions 597a and 597b, the light diffusion treatment may be performed only on a certain region corresponding to the front side of the LED 593, not on the entire non-light-transmitting portions 597a and 597b. When the light diffusion treatment is performed on both the light-transmitting portion 598 and the non-light-transmitting portions 597a and 597b, the type of light diffusion treatment (for example, the type of lens cut processing) may be different between the rear side of the light-transmitting portion 598 and the rear side of the non-light-transmitting portions 597a and 597b. In this case, the type of lens cut processing may be any type, such as ball cut processing, knurling processing, diamond cut processing, ice cut processing, etc. In addition, with respect to the light-transmitting portion 598, the light-transmitting portion 598 side (i.e., the front side) may be subjected to the same or different type of lens cut processing as that on the inner side.

[0220] The front cover body 591 is detachably fixed to the front side of the base body 592 by screwing or the like. The base body 592 is made of a synthetic resin having no translucency, and integrally includes a front plate 601 formed in substantially the same shape as the outer shape of the front cover body 591, and an outer peripheral plate 602 extending rearward along the outer periphery of the front plate 601, and the front cover body 591 is fixed to the front side of the front plate 601. The rear side of the front cover body 591 is substantially closed by the front plate 601 of the base body 592, so that a light emitting chamber 603 is formed in the front cover body 591. Rail connection parts 604 that are slidably attached to the guide rails 543 are provided on both the left and right ends of the base body 592.

[0221] The LED board 594 comprises a board main body 605 formed in a horizontally elongated rectangular shape that conforms to the inner surface of the outer peripheral plate 596 of the front cover body 591, a plurality of LEDs 593 arranged on the front side of the board main body 605, and a connector 606 arranged on the back side of the board main body 605, and is disposed at a predetermined rear position within the light-emitting chamber 603 and is fixed to the front plate 601 of the base body 592 by screwing or the like in a manner that allows it to be freely attached and detached.

[0222] A boss 607 for supporting the board is formed on the front plate 601 of the base body 592 so as to protrude forward, and this boss 607 supports the LED board 594 with a certain gap between it and the base body 592. A harness 608 connected to the connector 606 is led out to the rear side of the movable illumination device 590 through an opening 609 formed in the base body 592, and is connected to the sub-control board 562 via a relay board or the like.

[0223] On the LED board 594, 3×9=27 LEDs 593 are arranged corresponding to the non-translucent character part 597a on the front cover body 591 side, that is, the character string "Kappa Legend". That is, on the LED board 594, as shown in FIG. 39, a plurality of LED rows (light source rows) each consisting of a plurality of (three in this case) LEDs 593 arranged in the short side direction (here, the vertical direction which is the width direction of the character string) of the movable illumination device 590 are arranged in a plurality of (nine sets of A to I in this case) in the long side direction (here, the left-right direction which is the arrangement direction of the character string). The LEDs 593 on the LED board 594 are controlled to emit light by different channels for each LED row. This makes it possible to easily perform light emission control such as sequentially changing the light emission state (light emission color and light emission mode such as on / off) of the LEDs 593 in the arrangement direction of the character string.

[0224] 37, the 27 LEDs 593 are distinguished by adding the symbols A to I (FIG. 39) indicating the LED column to which they belong, and the symbols 1 to 3 indicating the number within each LED column. For example, the first LED 593 belonging to LED column A is LED 593A1, and the third LED 593 belonging to LED column B is LED 593B3.

[0225] All of the 27 LEDs 593 are disposed behind the non-translucent character portion 597a, and are disposed at approximately the center in the width direction of the non-translucent character portion 597a when viewed from the front. This means that the light emitted from the LEDs 593 directly ahead is not (or is minimally) irradiated directly onto the translucent portion 598, eliminating point light and reducing the brightness difference of the translucent portion 598, and making the silhouette of the non-translucent character portion 597a stand out more clearly.

[0226] 40 and 41 show a sixth embodiment of the present invention, which is a partial modification of the fifth embodiment, in which LEDs 593 are arranged not only behind the non-light-transmitting character portion 597a but also behind the non-light-transmitting frame portion 597b. This embodiment differs from the fifth embodiment only in the arrangement of the LEDs 593. The following description will focus on the differences from the fifth embodiment.

[0227] In the LED board 594 of this embodiment, 3×16=48 LEDs 593 are arranged corresponding to the non-translucent character part 597a and the non-translucent frame part 597b on the front cover body 591 side. That is, as shown in FIG. 41, the LED board 594 has a plurality of LED rows (light source rows) (here, 16 pairs of A to P) arranged in the longitudinal direction (here, the left-right direction in which the character strings are arranged) of the movable illumination device 590, each of which is composed of a plurality of (three here) LEDs 593 arranged in the short side direction (here, the up-down direction in which the character strings are arranged) of the movable illumination device 590. The LEDs 593 on the LED board 594 are controlled to emit light by different channels for each LED row. This makes it possible to easily perform light emission control such as sequentially changing the light emission state (light emission color and light emission mode such as on / off) of the LEDs 593 in the arrangement direction of the character strings.

[0228] 40, the 48 LEDs 593 are distinguished by adding the symbols A to P indicating the LED column to which they belong and the symbols 1 to 3 indicating the number within each LED column. For example, the first LED 593 belonging to LED column A is LED 593A1, and the third LED 593 belonging to LED column B is LED 593B3.

[0229] All of the 48 LEDs 593 are disposed behind either the non-light-transmitting character portion 597a or the non-light-transmitting frame portion 597b. The LEDs 593 (e.g., LEDs 593B2, 593B3) corresponding to the non-light-transmitting character portion 597a disposed inside the light-transmitting portion 598 are disposed substantially in the center in the width direction of the non-light-transmitting character portion 597a when viewed from the front. Furthermore, of the LEDs 593 corresponding to the non-light-transmitting frame portion 597b arranged outside the light-transmitting portion 598, the LEDs 593 (e.g., LEDs 593D2, 593G2, etc.) arranged corresponding to the non-light-transmitting frame portion 597b sandwiched between two light-transmitting portions 598 are arranged behind the approximate center of the non-light-transmitting frame portion 597b (at a position approximately equidistant from each non-light-transmitting frame portion 597b).Other LEDs 593, i.e., when a non-light-transmitting frame portion 597b of sufficient width is in contact with the light-transmitting portion 598, the LEDs 593 (here, LEDs 593A1 to 593A3, 593B1, 593C3, etc.) arranged corresponding to the non-light-transmitting frame portion 597b are arranged so that the edges of the LEDs 593 approximately coincide with the front-to-back boundary between the non-light-transmitting frame portion 597b and the light-transmitting portion 598. In either case, it is preferable that the edge of LED 593 does not extend beyond light transmitting portion 598, but LED 593 may be disposed so that it extends partially beyond the light transmitting portion.

[0230] By arranging the LEDs 593 in this manner, the light emitted from the LEDs 593 directly ahead is not (or is barely) irradiated directly onto the translucent portion 598, so that it is possible to eliminate point light and reduce the brightness difference of the translucent portion 598, and also to make the silhouette of the non-translucent letter portion 597a stand out more clearly.

[0231] 40, the LED 593 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape, and three terminals 569a-569c, 569d-569f are arranged on predetermined opposite sides 593a, 593b of the four sides. Then, wiring patterns 570a-570c, 570d-570f are respectively drawn out straight and parallel from each of the terminals 569a-569c, 569d-569f in a direction perpendicular to the predetermined opposite sides 593a, 593b for at least a predetermined distance X, and then bent in any direction or directly connected to a via or the like. Therefore, the LEDs 593 (LEDs 593A1 to 593A3, 593B1, etc.) that are arranged near the edge of the LED substrate 594 formed in a horizontally elongated rectangular shape and that are particularly far from the edge of the substrate are arranged so that the side 593c on which no terminals are provided, which is different from the predetermined opposite sides 593a and 593b on which the terminals 569a to 569c and 569d to 569f are provided, faces the edge of the LED substrate 594, as shown in the partially enlarged view of FIG. 40. The LEDs 593 are arranged to avoid the vicinity of the corners of the LED substrate 594 (for example, LED 593A1). This has the advantage that the wiring pattern can be easily routed even when the LEDs 593 must be arranged near the edge of the LED substrate 594 as in this embodiment.

[0232] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above in detail, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the present invention. For example, the first to third embodiments and the fourth to sixth embodiments are embodied as completely different gaming machines, but it goes without saying that the former and the latter can be embodied as the same gaming machine by appropriately combining them. For example, the same adhesive sheet as the gaming machine according to the first to third embodiments can be used on the gaming machine according to the fourth to sixth embodiments, and the same illumination device as the gaming machine according to the fourth to sixth embodiments can also be adopted on the gaming machine according to the first to third embodiments.

[0233] In the second embodiment, an example is shown in which the decorative sticker (specific decorative attachment sheet) S17 is attached to the rear support member (prescribed member) 74 behind the transparent main body plate 50 on the game board 16, but the specific decorative attachment sheet may be attached to the front or rear surface of the game board 16 (the transparent main body plate 50 constituting it). When the specific decorative attachment sheet is attached to the front surface of the game board 16, the main body plate does not have to be transparent. The attention alert information display unit may be arranged in a position corresponding to a ball passage other than the upper ball passage 312, for example the launch guide passage 86, or in a position where no game parts are arranged and corresponding to a position other than the ball passage.

[0234] In the first to third embodiments, an example was shown in which a decorative sticker, which is a decorative sheet having an adhesive layer on the back side, was attached to a predetermined position on the game board, but a decorative sheet without an adhesive layer may be attached to the game board by any attachment method other than attachment. For example, when attaching a decorative sheet to the rear surface of the game board, the decorative sheet may be sandwiched between a transparent main body plate and a rear support member arranged on the rear side of the board.

[0235] When a partial adhesive layer is used, it is desirable that the adhesive portion of the outer peripheral region is arranged at a constant width without interruption along the outer periphery of the main sheet, but it is acceptable for there to be partial interruptions or changes in width. For example, when the outer periphery of the main sheet has a U-shaped or other notch, it is desirable to arrange the adhesive portion at a constant width along the notch as shown in FIG. 27(A), but it is acceptable for there to be interruptions or narrow portions in the adhesive portion of the outer peripheral region depending on the size and shape of the notch as shown in FIG. 27(B) and (C). If ease of peeling is prioritized, FIG. 27(B) and (C) are more advantageous than FIG. 27(A). Also, a part of the outer peripheral region may be a non-glued portion, or the width of the adhesive portion of a part of the outer peripheral region may be narrowed (narrow portion). This makes it easier to peel off the attachment sheet because a tool can be inserted into the non-glued portion or narrow portion when peeling off the attachment sheet.

[0236] In the first to third embodiments, the decorative stickers S11 to S17 are provided with a full adhesive layer for the decorative stickers S14 and S16, which have a relatively small surface area, but in such a case, a glue having a lower adhesive strength may be used for the full adhesive layer than for the partial adhesive layer. Also, a partial adhesive layer may be used for the decorative stickers S14 and S16.

[0237] In the first to third embodiments, as shown in FIG. 10, a common color arrangement is adopted for all the multiple types of attention stickers S1 to S7, but multiple types of color arrangements may be adopted. However, even in this case, it is preferable that the color combination (yellow, black, white) used is common and that the color combination is not used in other attachment sheets. FIG. 28 shows an example in which different color arrangements are adopted for attention stickers S5 to S7 among the attention stickers S1 to S7 shown in FIG. 10. In the attention stickers S5 to S7 shown in FIG. 28, the background is white, the characters, etc. are black, and a black border is provided along the outer periphery of the main sheet. In addition, the first attention symbol s1′ is configured to have a black "!" in a yellow triangle with a black border.

[0238] In the warning sticker S5 shown in Figure 28 (A), a first warning symbol s1' and a second warning symbol s2 consisting of the word "Caution" written in black Gothic font are displayed in a first display portion a1 formed in an area of ​​a certain width along the top edge, and below that, in the second display portion a2, the horizontal letters "Be careful of the edges of metal parts" are displayed in black Gothic font.

[0239] The attention sticker S6 shown in Fig. 28(B) is not divided into two areas, the first display part a1 and the second display part a2, and the second attention symbol s2 is not displayed, and the first attention symbol s1' is displayed at the beginning of two types of character strings indicating the contents to be careful of, "Be careful of electric shock and edges" and "Be careful when opening the back cover". The attention sticker S7 shown in Fig. 28(C) is also not divided into two areas, the first display part a1 and the second display part a2, and the second attention symbol s2 is not displayed, and the first attention symbol s1' is displayed next to the character string indicating the contents to be careful of, "Be careful of high temperatures on the power supply board".

[0240] In addition, the warning sticker shown in Figure 28 uses the same color combination (yellow, black, white) as the warning sticker shown in Figure 10, so just like in Figure 11, a white main sheet made of PET, paper, or other material is printed on the front (top) side using two colors, yellow (Y plate) and black (K plate), by silk printing or the like, and a full adhesive layer (adhesive plate) is applied to the entire back side.

[0241] In the first to third embodiments, the main board information display sticker S23 is shown to have two colors, white and black, but only one of the colors, white and black, may be used. Also, the main sheet is printed with a white plate on each of the upper surface side and the back surface side, but the white plate may be placed on only one of the upper surface side or the back surface side. Also, an information display attachment sheet similar to the main board information display sticker S23 may be attached to other board cases.

[0242] In the first to third embodiments, examples were shown in which a warning information display section for game hall staff or players, a copyright information display section, and a two-dimensional code were provided as information display sections provided on the specific decoration attachment sheet, but other information display sections, for example, a performance information display section, may be provided on the specific decoration attachment sheet. In the embodiments, a two-dimensional code was given as an example of the information display section, but it goes without saying that a one-dimensional code (so-called barcode) may also be used.

[0243] The configurations of the movable illumination devices of the fourth to sixth embodiments can be similarly applied to the illumination device 50 fixedly disposed on the game components on the game board 5, such as the center case 21, and the illumination device 10 fixedly disposed on the front frame 4 side. Of course, they can be similarly applied to the case where a movable illumination device is provided on the front frame 4 side.

[0244] In the fourth embodiment, an example was shown in which the light-transmitting portion was in the shape of letters (light-transmitting letter portion 78), but the light-transmitting portion in this case is not limited to being in the shape of letters, and may be any shape, such as a graphic such as a logo mark, or a pattern such as a character. Also, in the fifth and sixth embodiments, an example was shown in which a non-light-transmitting portion in the shape of letters (non-light-transmitting letter portion 97a) was arranged in the light-transmitting portion, but the non-light-transmitting portion in this case is not limited to being in the shape of letters, and may be any shape, such as a graphic such as a logo mark, or a pattern such as a character.

[0245] In the fourth to sixth embodiments, the translucent and non-translucent portions are formed by applying a non-translucent treatment to a portion of the translucent front cover body 71. However, the translucent and non-translucent portions may also be formed, for example, by combining a non-translucent first member with a translucent second member (for example, fitting the second member to the back side of a first member having letter-shaped openings).

[0246] In the fourth to sixth embodiments, the illumination device is disposed facing the front of the gaming machine main body 1, but the illumination device may be disposed at an angle to the front of the gaming machine main body 1, for example, so that the front faces the player, such as by disposing the illumination device on the upper side of the front frame 4 diagonally downward. In this case, it is preferable that the LED (light source) of the illumination device is disposed behind the non-translucent part when viewed from the front of the illumination device, rather than when viewed from the front of the gaming machine main body 1.

[0247] In the fourth to sixth embodiments, the number of LEDs belonging to the LED row of the same channel is three, but it may be two or four or more.

[0248] Two or more of the first to sixth embodiments may be combined as appropriate. In addition, the embodiment shows an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine, but the present invention can be similarly applied to various gaming machines such as slot machines, arrange ball machines, and mahjong ball machines. [Explanation of symbols]

[0249] S1 ~S7 Warning stickers (attachment sheets, warning information attachment sheets) S11 ~S17 Decorative stickers (sticker sheets, decorative sticker sheets, decorative sheets) S21 Performance information display sticker (attachment sheet) S22 External terminal information display sticker (sticker sheet) S23 Main board information display sticker (sticker sheet) 7 Glass door (opening and closing door) 131 ~136 Attached part 301 1st alert information display section 302 2nd alert information display section 303 Copyright information display section 304 Two-dimensional code display unit 311 Attached part 315 Alert information display section 540 Movable lighting device 573 LED (light source) 577 Non-transparent part 578 Transparent text area (transparent area) 578a~578n Translucent area 593 LED (light source) 597a Non-transparent text area (non-transparent area) 597b Non-transparent frame part (non-transparent part) 598 Translucent part

Claims

[Claim 1] An illumination device having a light-transmitting portion and a plurality of light sources for illuminating the light-transmitting portion, A sheet having an adhesive layer on the back surface is attached to a predetermined area to be attached; The adhesive sheet includes a decorative adhesive sheet at least a part of which is decorated. In the gaming machine, a non-transmitting portion is provided on an outer edge of the transmissive portion; The light source is disposed behind the non-transmitting portion, The specific decorative sticking sheet among the decorative sticking sheets includes an attention-calling information display section for displaying attention-calling information, a non-transmitting portion is formed in a part of a transparent sheet constituting the specific decorative attachment sheet, and the warning information display portion is provided in the non-transmitting portion; The sticking sheet includes a warning information sticking sheet that is not a decorative sticking sheet and has a warning information display section that displays warning information, The warning information attachment sheet is printed on a non-transparent sheet of a predetermined color, The specific decorative attachment sheet is printed on a colorless transparent sheet. A gaming machine characterized by:

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