Game machine

Abstract

To provide a technique capable of providing a novel performance by blowing of wind.SOLUTION: In a game machine having a blower for spraying wind to a sprayed object, a wind regulation member driven so as to be displaced between a regulation position for regulating arrival of wind at the sprayed object from the blower and a regulation cancellation position for not performing the regulation or for relaxing the regulation, and a control section for controlling the position of the wind regulation member, the wind regulation member is configured so as to open the dust in the regulation cancellation position while shielding the dust at the regulation position, and the control includes squall generation control for displacing the wind regulation member from the regulation position to the regulation cancellation position in an operation state of the blower.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 40

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to gaming machines. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, there has been known a device that produces an effect by blowing out wind (see, for example, Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2003-117085 A (paragraph

[0006] , Figure 3) Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In the above-mentioned conventional gaming machines, it is desired to provide more innovative effects. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] One aspect of the invention made to solve the above problem is an amusement machine comprising a blower for blowing wind onto a target, a wind regulating member that is driven to move between a regulating position that regulates the wind from reaching the target from the blower and a deregulating position that does not regulate or relaxes the regulation, and a control unit that controls the position of the wind regulating member. [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] According to one aspect of the invention, a novel effect can be achieved by switching the wind blowing mode using a wind regulating member. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the game board and the mechanism frame. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a front view of the mechanism frame. [Figure 5] Figure 5 shows a cross section of the illumination panel. [Figure 6] Figure 6 is an exploded perspective view of the illumination panel. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of the luminous decorative member. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a front view of the front transparent plate. [Figure 9] Figure 9 is a rear view of the front transparent plate. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of the upper light source panel. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the rear side of the light guide panel. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the rear side of the light guide panel. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a side cross-sectional view of the upper light source panel. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a front view of the front transparent plate. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 is a side cross-sectional view of the vicinity of the luminous decorative member. [Figure 16] FIG. 16 is an exploded perspective view of the lower light source panel. [Figure 17] FIG. 17 is a front view of the lower light source panel and its vicinity. [Figure 18] FIG. 18 is a front view of the game board. [Figure 19] FIG. 19 is a perspective view of the accessory unit. [Figure 20] FIG. 20 is an exploded perspective view of the accessory unit. [Figure 21] Figure 21 is a front view of the accessory unit. [Figure 22] FIG. 22 is a front view of the accessory unit. [Figure 23] FIG. 23 is a perspective view of the accessory unit. [Figure 24] FIG. 24 is a perspective view of the third movable member in the standby position. [Figure 25] FIG. 25 is a rear perspective view of the third movable member in the standby position. [Figure 26] FIG. 26 is a front view of the movable member in the performance position. [Figure 27] FIG. 27 is a rear perspective view of the third and fourth movable members in the standby position. [Figure 28] FIG. 28 is an exploded perspective view of the accessory unit. [Figure 29] FIG. 29 is a front view of the movable member in the performance position. [Figure 30] FIG. 30 is a front view of the movable member in the performance position. [Figure 31] Figure 31 is a perspective view of the solenoid and its vicinity. [Figure 32] Figure 32 is a perspective view of the solenoid and its vicinity. [Figure 33] FIG. 33 is a front view of the third movable member in the performance position. [Figure 34] FIG. 34 is a front view of the third movable member in the performance position. [Figure 35] FIG. 35 is a front view of the lower end of the third movable member in the performance position. [Figure 36] FIG. 36 is a rear perspective view of the first and second movable members in the performance position. [Figure 37] FIG. 37A is a front view of a fixing part, and FIG. 37B is a front view of a fixing part according to a modification. [Figure 38] FIG. 38A is a front view of a fixing part, and FIG. 38B is a front view of a fixing part according to a modified example. [Figure 39] FIG. 39 is a perspective view of the blower mechanism. [Figure 40] FIG. 40 is an exploded perspective view of the blower mechanism. [Figure 41] FIG. 41 is a bottom perspective view of the blower mechanism. [Figure 42] FIG. 42 is a side cross-sectional view of the blower mechanism. [Figure 43] Figure 43 is a side cross-sectional view of the fan mounting member. [Figure 44] Figure 44 is an exploded perspective view of the bottom cover. [Figure 45] FIG. 45A is a perspective view of the bottom cover when the wind restricting member is in the restricting position, and FIG. 45B is a perspective view of the bottom cover when the wind restricting member is in the non-restricting position. [Figure 46] FIG. 46 is a schematic diagram showing a control unit that executes a gust of wind effect. [Figure 47]FIG. 47 is a schematic diagram showing the operation of the axial flow fan and the solenoid when a gust of wind is being produced. [Figure 48] Figure 48 is a schematic diagram of air volume control. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0008] [First embodiment] 1 to 48 show a gaming machine 10 according to a first embodiment. As shown in Fig. 1, the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is a pachinko gaming machine, and a gaming area R1 formed on the front of a gaming board 11 can be seen through a glass window 100W provided in a front door 100. Note that the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is a sealed gaming machine in which gaming balls are circulated within the gaming machine 10, but it may also be a gaming machine in which gaming balls are supplied from a gaming island and discharged outside the gaming machine.

[0009] The front door 100 has a glass window 100W covering most of its upper 3 / 4 to 4 / 5 area. A lower bulge 102A that bulges forward is located in the center below the glass window 100W of the front door 100, and to the right of this, a key cylinder 100K for opening the front door 100 and an operating handle 100H are arranged side by side. When the operating handle 100H is rotated, game balls are ejected toward the game area R1.

[0010] 2, a game area R1 on the front side of the game board 11 is surrounded on all four sides by guide rails 12 protruding from the front side of the game board 11. The launched game ball moves upward along the guide rails 12 and enters the game area R1 through an entrance 12K located near the upper end.

[0011] A display opening 11H is formed through the center of the game area R1 of the game board 11, and the display screen 13G of the display device 13 can be seen through this display opening 11H. In addition, the game board 11 is made of a transparent acrylic plate with a colored decoration applied to a part of it, so that the back side of the game board 11 can be seen partially through the part of the game board 11 outside the display opening 11H.

[0012] A decorative display frame 24 is attached to the edge of the display opening 11H. The decorative display frame 24 is fitted into the display opening 11H from the front side of the game board 11 and protrudes from the front of the game board 11, preventing game balls flowing down the game area R1 from entering inside the decorative display frame 24.

[0013] A first start winning opening 14A is located in the center below the display decorative frame 24, and a second start winning opening 14B is located to the right of that. A start gate 18 and a big winning opening 15 are provided to the right of the display decorative frame 24. In addition to the start winning openings 14A, 14B and the big winning opening 15, multiple regular winning openings 20 are also provided in the game area R1.

[0014] The start gate 18 has a gate-shaped structure that allows the gaming ball to pass through. When the gaming ball passes through the start gate 18, a normal symbol hit determination is made.

[0015] The first start winning opening 14A has a pocket structure that opens upward, while the second start winning opening 14B opens upward and is opened and closed by an opening door 14T. The opening door 14T is normally placed in a closed position that blocks the second start winning opening 14B, and is placed in an open position that opens the second start winning opening 14B when the normal symbol hit determination is made.

[0016] When a game ball enters the start winning slot 14A, 14B, a predetermined number of game balls are awarded as prize balls, and a special symbol hit determination is made. The result of the determination is displayed as a combination of special symbols 13A, 13B, and 13C on the display screen 13G of the display device 13. If the result of the special symbol hit determination is a hit, a jackpot game is executed.

[0017] Specifically, as shown in Fig. 2, the display screen 13G normally displays three special symbols 13A, 13B, and 13C, left, center, and right, side by side in a stopped state. Each of these special symbols 13A, 13B, and 13C is composed of a plurality of types of symbols representing, for example, numbers "0" to "11," and normally, a predetermined type of symbol is displayed in a stopped state for each of the special symbols 13A, 13B, and 13C. When a gaming ball enters the first and second start winning slots 14A and 14B, the three special symbols 13A, 13B, and 13C are displayed in a vertically scrolling manner, and after a predetermined time, the special symbols 13A, 13B, and 13C are displayed in a stopped state in the order of, for example, left, right, and center. If the result of the judgment is a hit (hereinafter referred to as a "jackpot"), the special symbols 13A, 13B, and 13C are all displayed as the same symbol (double numbers), and the game transitions to a "jackpot game state." On the other hand, if the result of the judgment is a miss, a combination other than double numbers is displayed, and the normal game state, which is not a "jackpot game state," continues. Note that the state in which the left and right special symbols 13A and 13C of the three special symbols 13A, 13B, and 13C are displayed as the same symbol, and the middle special symbol 13B is fluctuating, is called a "reach."

[0018] The large prize opening 15, like the second start prize opening 14B, opens upward and is normally closed by a movable door 15T. Then, when the "large prize game state" is reached as described above, the movable door 15T slides to the rear side, opening the large prize opening 15 and allowing game balls to enter the large prize opening 15. When a game ball enters the large prize opening 15, a predetermined number of game balls are awarded as prize balls.

[0019] A "jackpot with probability variable" is provided for the jackpot of the special symbol hit judgment, and when the "jackpot with probability variable" is hit and the "probability variable game state" is entered, the probability of winning the jackpot in the special symbol hit judgment increases, and the opening time of the second start winning port 14B due to a hit in the normal symbol hit judgment becomes longer, making it possible to win significantly more prize balls than in the normal game state.

[0020] The general winning opening 20 is always open, and when a game ball enters the winning opening, a predetermined number of game balls are awarded as prize balls. Game balls that do not enter any of the above-mentioned winning openings 14A, 14B, 15, and 20 are all taken into multiple outlets 16 provided at the bottom end of the game area R1.

[0021] In the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, an image effect in which a character appears on the display screen 13G is displayed to indicate the result of the win / lose determination and to notify the game status. In addition to this image effect, in front of the display screen 13G, a light-emitting effect in which the light-emitting decorative member 30 emits light, an illumination effect in which the characters and related designs drawn on the illumination panel 25 appear illuminated, and a movement effect in which the movable members 240, 250, 260, and 270 (see FIG. 3) that resemble characters are operated are also displayed. The components for these light-emitting effects, illumination effects, and movement effects are assembled within a mechanism frame 22 fixed to the back surface of the gaming board 11. Details are explained below.

[0022] As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the mechanism frame 22 has a flat housing structure that is larger in the vertical and horizontal directions than in the front and rear directions, and the entire front is open. The space inside the mechanism frame 22 is larger in the vertical and horizontal directions than the display opening 11H. A screen opening 22A corresponding to the display opening 11H is formed in the rear wall of the mechanism frame 22, and the display screen 13G (see Figure 2) of the display device 13 can be seen through the screen opening 22A. The mechanism frame 22 is fixed with its front face overlapping the rear face of the game board 11.

[0023] Arranged within this mechanism frame 22 from the front are a light-emitting decorative member 30, an illumination panel 25, upper and lower light source panels 50, 60, and a role unit 200 including movable members 240, 250, 260, 270.

[0024] [Lighting and illumination effects] As shown in FIG. 4, the illumination panel 25 has a panel main body 26 that faces substantially the entire opening of the mechanism frame 22 except for the right and bottom edges. The panel main body 26 is a transparent plate, and on its back surface, uneven decorative portions 26A, 26B (see FIG. 5) consisting of multiple recesses 26U are formed. Each recess 26U has an orthogonal surface 26S that is perpendicular to the back surface of the panel main body 26, and an inclined surface 26T that is inclined relative to the back surface of the panel main body 26. In this embodiment, the panel is provided with a first uneven decorative portion 26A consisting of multiple recesses 26U with the inclined surface 26T located on the upper side, and a second uneven decorative portion 26B consisting of multiple recesses 26U with the inclined surface 26T located on the left side.

[0025] These first and second uneven decorative portions 26A, 26B are normally difficult to see. When light is incident from the top surface of the panel main body 26, the light is reflected forward by the inclined surface 26T of the recess 26U of the first uneven decorative portion 26A, making the first uneven decorative portion 26A appear to be floating and luminous, making it visible (see FIG. 5). On the other hand, when light is incident from the top surface of the panel main body 26, the light is reflected forward by the inclined surface 26T of the recess 26U of the second uneven decorative portion 26B, making the second uneven decorative portion 26B appear to be floating and luminous, making it visible. As shown in FIG. 4, for example, the first uneven decorative portion 26A features a character's face resembling a skull, and the second uneven decorative portion 26B features a circular magic circle with a radial pattern superimposed on it. The circular magic circle and radial pattern are centered on the lower left and spread out.

[0026] As shown in Fig. 6, clamping members 27 are attached to panel main body 26 so as to sandwich the upper ends of the top, left, and right sides. Clamping members 27 include front top side member 27A, rear top side member 27B, front left side member 27C, and rear left side member 27D. Front top side member 27A and rear top side member 27B overlap the entire top side and the upper end of the right side of panel main body 26 in the front-to-rear direction, while front left side member 27C and rear left side member 27D overlap the entire left side of panel main body 26 in the front-to-rear direction. Each of members 27A to 27D is formed with a pin 27P and a through hole 27U that engage with each other.

[0027] 5 and 6, a case portion 27S incorporating a light emitting board 28 having light emitting elements 28L (e.g., LEDs) is formed in the clamping member 27 so as to bulge in the front-to-rear direction. The light emitting board 28 is incorporated in the case portion 27S between the front upper edge member 27A and the rear upper edge member 27B with the light emitting elements 28L facing downward, and the light emitting board 28 is incorporated in the case portion 27S between the front left edge member 27C and the rear left edge member 27D with the light emitting elements 28L facing right.

[0028] The upper surface of the panel main body 26 directly faces the light-emitting substrate 28, while a light-transmitting band plate 29 is disposed between the left side surface of the panel main body 26 and the light-emitting substrate 28. As shown in Fig. 6, the light-transmitting band plate 29 has a left side portion 29A that is linear, and a right side portion 29B that has a shape in which multiple semicircular arc portions 29C are arranged side by side, extending in the vertical direction. Light emitted from the light-emitting elements 28L of the light-emitting substrate 28 on the left side enters the panel main body 26 from the left side surface via the light-transmitting band plate 29.

[0029] With the above configuration, the illumination panel 25 is normally almost transparent, making it easy to see the display screen 13G behind it. When the light-emitting element 28L of the light-emitting substrate 28 on the upper edge emits light, the first uneven decorative portion 26A emits light as if it is floating up, while when the light-emitting element 28L of the light-emitting substrate 28 on the left edge emits light, the second uneven decorative portion 26B emits light as if it is floating up, making these uneven decorative portions 26A and 26B stand out in front of the display screen 13G.

[0030] 3 and 4, the illuminating decorative member 30 is disposed so as to overlap the front side of the upper portion of the above-mentioned illumination panel 25. As shown in Fig. 7, the illuminating decorative member 30 has a horizontally elongated front translucent plate 31 and a rear translucent plate 40, and left and right support members 41, 42 overlapping both sides of the front translucent plate 31.

[0031] As shown in FIG. 8, the entire area of ​​the front translucent plate 31, excluding both ends, is a textured decorative portion 31S. The front surface of the textured decorative portion 31S has a generally circular central flat portion 32 with a pointed lower end in the center, and on both sides of it are hill-like portions 33 that bulge slightly forward. Furthermore, multiple decorative grooves 34 are irregularly formed on the sides of the hill-like portions 33 to resemble cracks. The area surrounded by the decorative grooves 34 is a side flat portion 35. In addition, an ivy pattern is formed on both sides of the central flat portion 32 on the lower edge of the textured decorative portion 31S. The upper side portion 31A of the front translucent plate 31 is generally straight, and the lower side portion 31B is shaped to follow the central flat portion 32 and the ivy.

[0032] Figure 9 shows the back surface of the front light-transmitting plate 31. As shown in Figure 9, the back surface of the central flat portion 32 has an uneven pattern, and the back surface of the hill-shaped portion 33 is flat. In addition, a back groove 34A is formed on the side of the hill-shaped portion 33, which is aligned with the decorative groove 34.

[0033] As shown in FIG. 8, the lower edge 31B of the front translucent panel 31 is longer than the upper edge 31A, and the end of the lower edge 31B is located further to the side than the end of the upper edge 31A. Both side edges of the uneven decorative portion 31S extend in a stepped manner from near the end of the upper edge 31A to near the end of the lower edge 31B via multiple step portions 31T. A left side portion 36 of the front translucent panel 31 to the left of the uneven decorative portion 31S and a right side portion 37 to the right of the uneven decorative portion 31S protrude downward from the lower end of the uneven decorative portion 31S. The outer edge of the left side portion 36 extends downward and leftward multiple times from the left end of the upper edge 31A of the front translucent panel 31. The upper edge of the right side portion 37 extends diagonally downward and rightward from the right end of the upper edge 31A, then extends horizontally, and the right edge of the right side portion 37 hangs down from that end.

[0034] Square light through-holes 36A, 37A are formed at a plurality of positions laterally facing the stepped portions 31T of the uneven decorative portion 31S on the left side portion 36 and the right side portion 37 of the front translucent plate 31. Circular fixing through-holes 36B, 37B are also formed on the left side portion 36 and the right side portion 37.

[0035] As shown in FIG. 7 , the rear translucent panel 40 has a main wall 40A and an outer edge rib 40B protruding forward from the outer edge of the main wall 40A. Its planar shape is substantially the same as that of the front translucent panel 31. Two partitioning ribs 40C are formed on the rear translucent panel 40, defining the area facing the uneven decorative portion 31S of the front translucent panel 31. The portion of the main wall 40A sandwiched between the two partitioning ribs 40C is offset forward from the outer portion. This area accommodates a decorative sheet 46 that overlaps the uneven decorative portion 31S. The decorative sheet 46 is a transparent sheet with colored decorations applied to positions corresponding to the central flat portion 32, the hill-like portion 33, and the ivy. The main wall 40A of the rear translucent panel 40 has multiple protrusions 40T protruding therefrom to prevent the decorative sheet 46 from adhering to it.

[0036] Light-emitting substrates 45 are housed on the outer sides of the partition ribs 40C of the rear translucent plate 40. The light-emitting substrates 45 include light-emitting elements 45L housed in the LED through-holes 36A and 37A of the front translucent plate 31, and emit light toward the uneven decorative portion 31S.

[0037] The left and right support members 41, 42 are screwed to the rear light-transmitting plate 40 in a state where they overlap the left side portion 36 and the right side portion 37 of the front light-transmitting plate 31 from the front, and the front light-transmitting plate 31 is fastened together between the support members 41, 42 and the rear light-transmitting plate 40. The left and right support members 41, 42 are made of, for example, black resin to prevent light leakage.

[0038] As shown in Fig. 3, of the upper and lower light source panels 50, 60, the upper light source panel 50 is disposed behind the light-emitting decorative member 30, with the illumination panel 25 sandwiched between them. As shown in Fig. 10, the upper light source panel 50 has a light-guiding panel 51, a rear plate 56, and a light-emitting substrate 59. The light-guiding panel 51 is a transparent plate whose planar shape substantially overlaps the front light-transmitting plate 31 of the light-emitting decorative member 30, and a receiving portion 52 for receiving the light-emitting substrate 59 is formed on its upper edge. The receiving portion 52 is formed by the entire upper edge of the light-guiding panel 51 bulging forward, and has a band-shaped space inside.

[0039] A front reflecting portion 53 with an uneven surface is formed on the front surface of the light guide panel 51 at a position corresponding to the rear of the hill-like portion 33 of the front light-transmitting plate 31 of the luminous decorative member 30. Furthermore, as shown in Fig. 11, a plurality of reflecting recesses 54 are formed on the rear surface of the light guide panel 51.

[0040] 12 and 13, most of the reflective recesses 54 are frustum-shaped or conical, and the remainder are triangular or quadrangular pyramid-shaped. As shown in Fig. 14, the reflective recesses 54 are concentrated behind the central flat portion 32 of the front light-transmitting plate 31 of the luminous decorative member 30 and behind the side flat portions 35 surrounded by the decorative grooves 34, with fewer behind the front reflective portion 53 and behind the decorative grooves 34. An ivy pattern is applied to both ends of the lower edge of the light guide panel 51.

[0041] 10 and 13, the rear panel 56 has a main wall 56A and a peripheral rib 56B that protrudes from the peripheral edge of the main wall 56A and abuts against the light guide panel 51. The front surface of the rear panel 56 also has horizontal ribs 56C that extend parallel to the upper edges of the peripheral ribs 56B near the upper edge, and connecting ribs 56D that connect both ends of the horizontal ribs 56C to the peripheral ribs 56B. When the light guide panel 51 and the rear panel 56 are stacked, the upper edges of the peripheral ribs 56B, the horizontal ribs 56C, and the connecting ribs 56D abut against the rear ends of the receiving portions 52 of the light guide panel 51, and a light-emitting substrate 59 is built in therein. A light-emitting element 59L of the light-emitting substrate 59 faces the rear end of the lower surface of the receiving portion 52 of the light guide panel 51 (corresponding to the side surface of the light guide panel 51 excluding the receiving portion 52).

[0042] As shown in Figure 15, when a light-emitting element 59L provided on the light-emitting substrate 59 of the upper light source panel 50 emits light, the light travels downward within the light-guiding panel 51 and is reflected forward by the inner surfaces of the multiple reflective recesses 54. The light from the light-emitting element 59L is also diffused by the front reflective portion 53 (see Figure 10), and a portion of it is reflected forward. The light traveling forward via the reflective recesses 54 and the front reflective portion 53 passes through the illumination panel 25 and reaches the luminous decorative member 30. As a result, the light passing through the front reflective portion 53 makes the hill-like portion 33 of the luminous decorative member 30 appear to glow, and the light passing through the reflective recesses 54 makes the central flat portion 32 and the side flat portions 35 surrounded by the decorative grooves 34 appear to glow (see Figure 14).

[0043] At this time, when the light-emitting element 45L (see FIG. 7) provided on the light-emitting substrate 45 of the luminous decorative member 30 also emits light, that light is reflected forward by the unevenness on the back side of the central flat portion 32 and the decorative grooves 34, making the entire front translucent plate 31 of the luminous decorative member 30 appear to emit light, making the luminous decorative member 30 stand out. In addition, there is a difference in appearance between the light reflected forward by the unevenness on the back side of the central flat portion 32 and the decorative grooves 34 and the light emitted from the upper light source panel 50 and illuminating the luminous decorative member 30 (for example, the light reflected forward by the unevenness on the back side of the central flat portion 32 and the decorative grooves 34 appears sharper), improving the appeal of the luminous decorative member 30.

[0044] As shown in Fig. 3, of the upper and lower light source panels 50, 60, the lower light source panel 60 faces the lower part of the game board 11 from behind, with the illumination panel 25 in between. As shown in Fig. 16, the lower light source panel 60 has a light guide panel 61, a rear panel 66, and a light-emitting substrate 69. The light guide panel 61 is a horizontally long transparent plate, and a plurality of uneven decorations 61S are formed on the front and rear surfaces. The uneven decorations 61S are flattened radially from the upper left corner of the lower light source panel 60.

[0045] Two protrusions 62 that protrude forward and have flat front end faces are provided on the front surface of the light guide panel 61. The illumination panel 25 attached to the mechanism frame 22 can come into contact with these protrusions 62, preventing the illumination panel 25 from tilting in the front-to-rear direction. In addition, lower protruding walls 63 protrude rearward from both side edges and the lower edge of the light guide panel 61.

[0046] The rear panel 66 has a main wall 66A, a first lower wall 66B extending rearward from the lower end of the main wall 66A, and a lower front wall 66C extending downward from the rear end of the lower wall 66B. Protruding ribs 66L protruding forward are formed on the upper and left edges of the main wall 66A, and side protruding walls 66K protrude rearward from both side edges of the main wall 66A. Three extensions 66E extending downward are formed on the lower front wall 66C, and a second lower wall 66F protrudes rearward from the lower edge of the lower front wall 66C including the extensions 66E.

[0047] When the light guide panel 61 and the rear plate 66 are overlapped, the protruding rib 66L of the rear plate 66 abuts against the rear surface of the light guide panel 61, and the lower protruding wall 63 of the light guide panel 61 overlaps the side protruding wall 66K of the rear plate 66 from the outside. In this state, a space is created between the lower protruding wall 63 of the light guide panel 61 and the first lower wall 66B of the rear plate 66, and the light emitting substrate 69 is built into this space with the light emitting element 69L facing upward. Note that a mirrored sticker 61M with a mirrored surface is attached to the lower end of the front surface of the light guide panel 61, making it difficult to see the light emitting substrate 69 from the front.

[0048] A decorative sheet 70 is housed in the left portion between the light-guiding panel 61 and the main wall 66A of the rear panel 66. As shown in FIG. 17 , a front decoration 11S resembling a character's hand is printed on the lower left side of the game board 11, and a portion of the hand is depicted on the decorative sheet 70 as a rear decoration 70S. Specifically, the front decoration 11S depicts a hand with fingers pointing downward and palm facing forward, with a sphere placed on the palm, giving the appearance of a sphere of light emerging from the palm. The rear decoration 70S faces the lower portion of the front decoration 11S and depicts portions of four fingers that are roughly the same shape as the lower portion of the front decoration 11S. The front decoration 11S is translucent, while the rear decoration 70S is opaque or translucent but less transparent than the front decoration 11S.

[0049] As shown in FIG. 18, the circular magic circle and the radial pattern in the second uneven decorative portion 26B of the illumination panel 25 described above are arranged so as to spread out from the sphere of light of the front decoration 11S.

[0050] When the light-emitting element 69L of the light-emitting substrate 69 in the lower light source panel 60 emits light, the light entering the light-guiding panel 61 is reflected forward by the unevenness of the uneven decoration 61S. The light reflected by the uneven decoration 61S then passes through the illumination panel 25, illuminating the lower part of the game board 11. The light is then visible through the front decoration 11S, enhancing the aesthetic appeal. Furthermore, when the second uneven decoration portion 26B of the illumination panel 25 is also illuminated, it appears as if a magic circle or light is emitting from the hand of the front decoration 11S, further enhancing the design appeal. While there is concern that the light from the lower light source panel 60 and the light from the second uneven decoration portion 26B may make the translucent front decoration 11S transparent, making it difficult to see the hands, the less transparent rear decoration 70S can be seen through the transparent portion, allowing the hands to be clearly seen.

[0051] According to this embodiment, the illumination panel 25 is disposed between the luminous decorative member 30 (particularly the front translucent plate 31) and the upper light source panel 50, and between the gaming board 11 and the lower light source panel 60, and the illumination of the luminous decorative member 30 or gaming board 11 is combined with the illumination of the illumination panel 25 to enhance the appeal of the luminous presentation. Also, only a portion of the uneven decorative portions 26A, 26B of the illumination panel 25 overlaps with the luminous decorative member 30 and gaming board 11, allowing the luminous decorative member 30 and gaming board 11 to be illuminated by light from the uneven decorative portions 26A, 26B, and since most of the uneven decorative portions 26A, 26B are misaligned with the luminous decorative member 30 and gaming board 11, the visibility of the uneven decorative portions 26A, 26B is enhanced.

[0052] Furthermore, since the illumination panel 25 is arranged between the luminous decorative member 30 and the upper light source panel 50 in the front-to-back direction, space can be created in front of and behind the illumination panel 25 compared to when the illumination panel 25 is arranged in front of or behind the luminous decorative member 30 and the upper light source panel 50.

[0053] Instead of the upper and lower light source panels 50, 60, a light emitting substrate having light emitting elements that emit light forward may be provided.

[0054] [Movable performance] Next, the role unit 200 will be described. As shown in Figures 19 and 20, the role unit 200 has upper and lower fixed bases 201 and 220 fixed to the mechanism frame 22, a pair of movable bases 230 supported by the upper fixed base 201, and first to fourth movable members 240, 250, 260, and 270. Normally, all or most of the first to fourth movable members 240, 250, 260, and 270 are disposed in standby positions located outside the display opening 11H of the game board 11 (see Figure 21), and when, for example, the win / loss determination is a win, the first to fourth movable members 240, 250, 260, and 270 move to performance positions facing the display opening 11H of the game board 11 (see Figure 22).

[0055] As shown in Figures 19 and 23, an upper fixed base 201 is fixed to the upper part of the rear of the mechanism frame 22, and a lower fixed base 220 is fixed to the lower part with screws. The upper fixed base 201 has an irregular horizontal shape, and three motors 202 are fixed to the front side in a line in the left-right direction. As shown in Figures 21 and 22, connecting gears 210 with pins 210P protruding forward are disposed at two positions between the three motors 202. The right connecting gear 210 is rotationally driven by the right motor 202, and the left connecting gear 210 is rotationally driven by the left motor 202.

[0056] Two vertically long central elongated holes 203 are arranged side by side in the center of the left-right direction of the upper fixed base 201, and vertically long end elongated holes 204 are arranged at positions near both ends in the left-right direction. The end elongated holes 204 are located above the central elongated holes 203.

[0057] 24 and 25 show the third movable member 260, the lower fixed base 220, and only a portion of the upper fixed base 201 in an extracted state. As shown in FIG. 24, a central drive pinion 202A driven by the central motor 202 is disposed below the central motor 202 of the three motors 202 in the upper fixed base 201. Furthermore, a support member 210S that slidably supports a rack portion 263B of the third movable member 260 (described later) is disposed on the central drive pinion 202A. Also, as shown in FIG. 25, two connecting bars 205 having a circular cross section are disposed on the back side of the upper fixed base 201. One of the two connecting bars 205 is a right connecting bar 205A that extends from the right end to a position to the left of the center, and the other is a left connecting bar 205B that extends from the left end to a position to the right of the center. The right connecting bar 205A is located lower than the left connecting bar 205B, and the right connecting bar 205A and the left connecting bar 205B partially overlap in the center in the left-right direction.

[0058] 24, the lower fixed base 220 has a horizontally long rectangular shape in plan view, and two long holes 221 extending in the left-right direction are formed in the center in the up-down direction. The two long holes 221 are the same height, and one extends from the center in the left-right direction to the right end, and the other extends from the center in the left-right direction to the left end. In addition, the lower fixed base 220 has a horizontally long opening 222 formed below the two long holes 221.

[0059] As shown in FIGS. 19 and 21, each of the pair of movable bases 230 has a band portion 231 with a long hole 231A extending in the left-right direction. The band portion 231 has a connecting pin 231P at its end toward the center of the gaming board 11, which protrudes rearward and engages with the central long hole 203 of the upper fixed base 201. The band portion 231 also has, at its upper edge, a first protrusion 232 that protrudes upward from a position closer to the end of the center of the gaming board 11, and a second protrusion 233 that protrudes upward from a position to the side of the center in the left-right direction. The second protrusion 233 has a connecting pin 233P that protrudes rearward and engages with the end long hole 204 of the upper fixed base 201. This allows each movable base 230 to be supported by the upper fixed base 201 so as to be movable up and down. A horizontally long hole 232N is formed in the first protrusion 232, and a pin 210P of a connecting gear 210 driven by the left and right motors 202 of the upper fixed base 201 engages with this 232N, and as the connecting gear 210 rotates, the movable base 230 slides up and down.

[0060] 19 and 20, the first to fourth movable members 240, 250, 260, 270 are lined up in front of the upper and lower fixed bases 201, 220 in the order of first movable member 240, second movable member 250, third movable member 260, and fourth movable member 270. The first to fourth movable members 240, 250, 260, 270 each consist of a pair of vertically long performance members 241, 251, 261, 271 lined up on the left and right. Hereinafter, the right-side performance members 241, 251, 261, 271 of the first to fourth movable members 240, 250, 260, 270 will be referred to as the first to fourth right-side performance members 241A, 251A, 261A, 271A, etc., and the left-side performance members 241, 251, 261, 271 will be referred to as the first to fourth left-side performance members 241B, 251B, 261B, 271B, etc., as appropriate.

[0061] The planar shape of the performance member 241 of the first movable member 240 and the planar shape of the performance member 261 of the third movable member 260 are rectangular shapes of approximately the same width, and the first right-side performance member 241A and the third right-side performance member 261A are interlocked in a state where they overlap in the front-to-back direction, and the first left-side performance member 241B and the third left-side performance member 261B are interlocked in a state where they overlap in the front-to-back direction.

[0062] The second right-side performance member 251A has a straight left side and an uneven right side. The fourth right-side performance member 271A has substantially the same front shape as the second right-side performance member 251A, and is interlocked with the second right-side performance member 251A while overlapping in the front-to-back direction. The second left-side performance member 251B has a straight right side and an uneven left side. The fourth left-side performance member 271B has substantially the same front shape as the second left-side performance member 251B, and is interlocked with the second left-side performance member 251B while overlapping in the front-to-back direction.

[0063] 21, in the standby position, the first to fourth right-side performance members 241A, 251A, 261A, 271A are closer to the right end portion within the mechanism frame 22, and the first to fourth left-side performance members 241B, 251B, 261B, 271B are closer to the left end portion within the mechanism frame 22. Then, as shown in FIG. 22, in the performance position, the performance members 241, 251, 261, 271 move inward in the left-right direction, so that the pairs of performance members 241, 261 of the first and third movable members 240, 260 abut against each other, and the pairs of performance members 251, 271 of the second and fourth movable members 250, 270 are positioned to sandwich the first and third movable members 240, 260 when viewed from the front.

[0064] The performance members 241, 251 of the first and second movable members 240, 250 have lens sections 242, 252 with uneven surfaces. Each lens section 242, 252 is shaped like a character's face divided into four, and when positioned adjacent to each other, they form the character's face. The performance members 261, 271 of the third and fourth movable members 260, 270 have light-emitting substrates 262, 272 with light-emitting elements.

[0065] Next, the mechanism by which the first to fourth movable members 240, 250, 260, 270 move relative to the upper and lower fixed bases 201, 220 will be described together with the details of each of the performance members 241, 251, 261, 271.

[0066] First, the pair of performance members 261 of the third movable member 260 has a front transparent plate 265, a decorative sheet 261S, a rear transparent plate 266, and a light-emitting substrate 262 lined up from the front (see FIG. 25). A side wall 265A protrudes rearward from the outer edge of the front transparent plate 265, and the end faces of the decorative sheet 261S, the rear transparent plate 266, and the light-emitting substrate 262 are covered by this side wall 265A. On the other hand, the inner end faces of the front transparent plate 265, the decorative sheet 261S, the rear transparent plate 266, and the light-emitting substrate 262 in the left-right direction are exposed when viewed from the left and right.

[0067] 24 and 25, the front transparent plate 265 is provided with an upper connecting portion 263 at its upper end and a lower connecting portion 264 at its lower end. Each upper connecting portion 263 is formed with a bar connecting portion 263R that slidably connects to the connecting bar 205 of the upper fixed base 201, and each lower connecting portion 264 is provided with a first connecting pin 264P that engages with the elongated hole 221 of the lower fixed base 220. As a result, the performance member 261 of the third movable member 260 is supported so as to be slidable in the left-right direction relative to the upper and lower fixed bases 201, 220.

[0068] Furthermore, each upper connecting portion 263 of the third performance member 261 is provided with a rack portion 263A extending toward the center in the left-right direction. The rack portion 263A of the left performance member 261B is disposed lower than the rack portion 263A of the right performance member 261A. The rack portion 263A of the right performance member 261A has teeth on its lower edge, while the rack portion 263A of the left performance member 261B has teeth on its upper edge. As shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, the rack portion 263A of the right performance member 261A meshes with the central drive pinion 202A of the upper fixed base 201 from above, and the rack portion 263A of the left performance member 261B meshes with the central drive pinion 202A from below. The rack portion 263A of the left performance member 261B is supported from below by a support member 210S.

[0069] Then, when the central motor 202 of the upper fixed base 201 operates and the central drive pinion 202A rotates, the pair of performance members 261 of the third movable member 260 moves from the standby position shown in FIG. 24 to the performance position shown in FIG.

[0070] 24 and 25, a vertically long hole 263N is provided on the inside in the left-right direction in the upper connecting portion 263 of the pair of third performance members 261, and a pin 263P protruding rearward is provided on the outside in the left-right direction. A vertically long hole 264N is provided on the lower connecting portion 264 of the pair of third performance members 261 above the first connecting pin 264P, and a second engaging pin 264T (see FIG. 28) protruding rearward is provided below the first connecting pin 264P.

[0071] 20 and 27, the pair of performance members 271 of the fourth movable member 270 has a front transparent plate 275 with side walls 275S protruding rearward from both sides, and has a decorative sheet (not shown), a rear transparent plate (not shown), and a light-emitting substrate 272 stacked behind the front transparent plate 275. The decorative sheet, rear transparent plate, and light-emitting substrate 272 are housed between the pair of side walls 275S.

[0072] The front transparent plate 275 is provided with an upper connecting portion 273 at its upper end and a lower connecting portion 274 at its lower end. A horizontally elongated hole 273N is formed in the upper connecting portion 273, and a pin 263P of the upper connecting portion 263 of the third left-side performance member 261 is engaged with the elongated hole 273N. A support member 273A is attached to the front of the upper connecting portion 273. The support member 273A has a support plate portion 273B located forward of the rack portion 263A of the third left-side performance member 261B, and a leg portion 273C protruding rearward from the outer edge of the support plate portion 273B and fixed to the upper connecting portion 273. The support plate portion 273B is provided with an inclined elongated hole 273D that extends outward in the left-right direction as it extends upward.

[0073] The lower connecting portion 274 is provided with a connecting pin 274P that connects to the elongated hole 221 of the lower fixed base 220, and a horizontally long hole 274N that connects to the second engagement pin 264T of the third performance member 261. Within the elongated hole 221 of the lower fixed base 220, the connecting pin 274P of the fourth performance member 271 is positioned further outward in the left-right direction than the first connecting pin 264P of the third performance member 261. The elongated hole 274N is positioned lower than the connecting pin 274P. Similarly to the elongated hole 273D of the upper connecting portion 273, the lower connecting portion 274 is provided with an inclined elongated hole 274D that extends outward in the left-right direction as it extends upward.

[0074] A cable protection plate 274H is attached to the lower connecting portion 274 of the fourth performance member 271, facing the front surface of the lower connecting portion 274, and cables for the light-emitting substrates 262, 272 are arranged between the front surface of the lower connecting portion 274 and the cable protection plate 274H.

[0075] The fourth performance member 271 follows the third performance member 261 in the following manner. That is, first, when the third performance member 261 starts moving from the standby position toward the performance position, the pins 263P and 264T of the third performance member 261 move inward within the elongated holes 273N and 274N of the fourth performance member 271. Then, when the pins 263P and 264T abut against the inner ends of the elongated holes 273N and 274N and move further toward the center, the pins 263P and 264T are pushed by the pins 263P and 264T, and the fourth performance member 271 moves toward the center in conjunction with the third performance member 261. When the third performance members 261 abut against each other and stop, the fourth performance member 271 also stops and is placed in the performance position (see FIG. 26).

[0076] Conversely, when third performance member 261 moves from the performance position to the standby position, pins 263P, 264T of third performance member 261 move outward within elongated holes 273N, 274N of fourth performance member 271. Then, when pins 263P, 264T abut against the outer ends of elongated holes 273N, 274N and then move further outward, they are pushed by pins 263P, 264T, causing fourth performance member 271 to move outward in conjunction with third performance member 261.

[0077] 28 and 29, the performance member 241 of the first movable member 240 is formed by fixing the above-mentioned lens portion 242 to the front surface of a transparent plate 248. The inner side edges in the left-right direction of the pair of transparent plates 248 have end faces facing sideways, and the outer side edges have reinforcing ribs 248L that protrude rearward.

[0078] Transparent plate 248 has upper connecting portion 243 at its upper end and lower connecting portion 244 at its lower end. Upper connecting portion 243 is provided with first engagement pin 243P and second engagement pin 243T. First engagement pin 243P is arranged at the inner end in the left-right direction of upper connecting portion 243, protrudes rearward, and engages with elongated hole 263N of upper connecting portion 263 of third performance member 261. Second engagement pin 243T is arranged at the outer end in the left-right direction of upper connecting portion 243, protrudes forward, and engages with elongated hole 231A of movable base 230.

[0079] The lower connecting portion 244 of the first performance member 241 is provided with an engagement pin 244P that protrudes rearward and engages with an elongated hole 264N of the lower connecting portion 264 of the third performance member 261.

[0080] As described above, the engagement pins 243P, 244P of the first performance member 241 engage with the vertically elongated holes 263N, 264N of the third performance member 261, so that the first performance member 241 moves integrally with the third performance member 261 in the left-right direction, and is movable relative to the third performance member 261 in the up-down direction.

[0081] As shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, the performance member 251 of the second movable member 250 has the lens unit 252 fixed to the front surface of a transparent plate 258. Both left and right edges of each transparent plate 258 have reinforcing ribs 258L that protrude rearward. An upper connecting portion 253 is provided at the upper end of the transparent plate 258, and a lower connecting portion 254 is provided at the lower end. The upper connecting portion 253 is provided with a first engagement pin 253P and a second engagement pin 253T. The first engagement pin 253P is disposed on the inner side of the upper connecting portion 253 in the left-right direction, protrudes rearward, and engages with an inclined elongated hole 273D of the upper connecting portion 273 of the fourth performance member 271. The second engagement pin 253T is disposed on the outer side of the upper connecting portion 253 in the left-right direction, protrudes forward, and engages with an elongated hole 231A of the movable base 230. Within the elongated hole 231A of the movable base 230, the second engagement pin 253T of the second movable member 250 is positioned outward from the second engagement pin 243T of the first performance member 241.

[0082] The lower connecting portion 254 of the second performance member 251 is provided with an engaging pin 254P that protrudes rearward and engages with an obliquely elongated hole 274D of the lower connecting portion 274 of the fourth performance member 271.

[0083] As described above, second performance member 251 can move diagonally outward by engaging engagement pins 253P, 254P of second performance member 251 with vertically long inclined holes 273D, 274D of fourth performance member 271. Here, second performance member 251 is urged downward by its own weight, so that engagement pins 253P, 254P of second performance member 251 are normally located at the lower ends of inclined holes 273D, 274D of fourth performance member 271, and when fourth performance member 271 moves left and right, second performance member 251 also moves left and right.

[0084] 29 and 30, as movable base 230 slides upward, first performance member 241 and second performance member 251 also move upward. At this time, second performance member 251 moves diagonally outward in line with inclined elongated holes 273D, 274D of fourth performance member 271, so the character's face becomes wider when first performance member 241 and second performance member 251 are positioned upward (see FIG. 30) than when they are positioned downward (see FIG. 29).

[0085] 30, the eyes of the characters are depicted separately on the first performance member 241 and the second performance member 251. The parts of the characters' eyes on the first performance member 241 and the second performance member 251 are flat and transparent, allowing the eye decorations on the third performance member 261 and the fourth performance member 271 to be seen through.

[0086] As shown in FIG. 36, the reinforcing ribs 248L, 258L of the transparent plates 248, 258 of the first performance member 241 and the second performance member 251 have notches 248K, 258K formed in the portions that correspond to the eyes of this character.

[0087] Here, if reinforcing ribs 248L, 258L are provided on the periphery of transparent plates 248, 258, the periphery becomes conspicuous, and if reinforcing ribs 248L, 258L are formed in the eye portion of a character, it is feared that vertical lines will appear in the eyes, which will degrade the design. In particular, it is thought that this will become more conspicuous when light is irradiated onto first performance member 241 and second performance member 251. In contrast, in this embodiment, notches 248K, 258K are formed in the character's eye portion of reinforcing ribs 248L, 258L, so that a sense of unity is created between the eye portion of first performance member 241 and the eye portion of second performance member 251, preventing a degradation of the design.

[0088] The rear edges of the reinforcing ribs 248L, 258L may be flat or wavy. It is also possible to give the peripheral edges of the transparent plates 248, 258 an arc-shaped cross section without providing the reinforcing ribs 248L, 258L. In this case, the peripheral edges of the transparent plates 248, 258 will be less noticeable and less likely to be damaged.

[0089] In addition, the accessory unit 200 is provided with a locking mechanism for maintaining the first to fourth movable members 240, 250, 260, and 270 in the standby position. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 25 and 31, a restricting portion 263T that protrudes upward is formed on the upper connecting portion 263 of the third right-side performance member 261A. A solenoid 208 is attached to the upper fixed base 201. The plunger 208A of this solenoid 208 is movable between a protruding position (see FIG. 31) where it abuts from the left side against the restricting portion 263T of the third right-side performance member 261A that is disposed in the standby position, and a retracted position (see FIG. 32) where it does not abut against the restricting portion 263T.

[0090] The plunger 208A is normally positioned in a protruding position, restricting the leftward movement of the third right-side performance member 261A, and when the solenoid is excited, it moves to a retracted position, allowing the leftward movement of the third right-side performance member 261A.

[0091] In this embodiment, for example, to notify that a probability variable game state has been entered, a face appearance effect is performed in which the first to fourth movable members 240, 250, 260, 270 move from the standby position to the performance position. In the face appearance effect, first, the lock by the solenoid 208 is released, and then the motor 202 at the center of the upper fixed base 201 operates, and the pair of third performance members 261 and the pair of first performance members 241 move toward each other. After the pins 263P, 264T of the third performance member 261 abut against the inner ends of the elongated holes 273N, 274N of the fourth performance member 271, the pair of fourth performance members 271 and the pair of second performance members 251 move toward the center, following the third performance member 261. Then, as shown in Figure 29, a pair of third performance members 261 and a pair of first performance members 241 are stacked on top of each other, and a pair of fourth performance members 271 and a pair of second performance members 251 are positioned to the sides of them.

[0092] Next, motors 202 on the left and right of upper fixed base 201 operate, causing movable base 230 to slide upward. As a result, as shown in Fig. 30, first performance member 241 moves upward, and second performance member 251 moves upward and outward. Then, light-emitting elements on light-emitting boards 262, 272 of third performance member 261 and fourth performance member 271 emit light, which is diffused by lens portions 242, 252 of first performance member 241 and second performance member 251, making the character's face appear to glow. Note that first performance member 241 and second performance member 251 may move up and down to create an effect in which the character's face appears to flicker.

[0093] Here, if gaps occur between a pair of first performance components 241 and between a pair of third performance components 261 at the performance position, the components behind may be visible through the gaps, or light may leak from the display device 13 and light-emitting boards 262, 272, thereby reducing the design quality.

[0094] To solve the above problem, in this embodiment, as shown in Figures 33 and 34, the boundary line between a pair of first performance members 241 and the boundary line between a pair of third performance members 261 at the performance position intersect at only one point and do not have any linear overlapping portions. Specifically, the boundary line between the front and rear transparent plates 265, 266 of a pair of third performance members 261 has, from the top, a first vertical portion 261C, a first inclined portion 261D, a second vertical portion 261E, a second inclined portion 261F, and a third vertical portion 261G. The second vertical portion 261E is located to the right of the first vertical portion 261C, and the third vertical portion 261G is located to the left of the first vertical portion 261C. The first inclined portion 261D connects the lower end of the first vertical portion 261C to the second vertical portion 261E, and the second inclined portion 261F connects the lower end of the second vertical portion 261E to the upper end of the third vertical portion 261G. In this embodiment, the entire end faces of the light-emitting substrate 262 extend in the vertical direction, and the end faces of the light-emitting substrate 262 also overlap each other at the performance position.

[0095] On the other hand, the boundary line between a pair of first performance members 241 extends in a straight line overall, and in the left-right direction is arranged between the first vertical portion 261C and the third vertical portion 261G of the pair of third performance members 261, and intersects with the second inclined portion 261F at only one point.

[0096] As a result, even if a gap occurs between a pair of first performance members 241, the third performance member 261 can be seen through most of the gap, making it less likely that components behind the first performance members 241 and the third performance members 261 will be visible, and making it less likely that light will leak from the display device 13 and the light-emitting boards 262, 272, compared to a configuration in which the boundary lines between the first performance members 241 and the boundary lines between the third performance members 261 overlap entirely.

[0097] Furthermore, in this embodiment, since the first performance members 241 are translucent, even if light leaks through the gaps between the first performance members 241, the light will be directed forward even after passing through the first performance members 241, so the gaps between the first performance members 241 are less noticeable than if the first performance members 241 were non-translucent.

[0098] Furthermore, the boundary line between the rear third performance members 261 is partially curved, and the boundary line between the front first performance members 241, which is easily visible to players, is made straight, which makes the appearance better than when the boundary line between the front first performance members 241 is curved.

[0099] The boundary line between the first performance members 241 and the boundary line between the third performance members 261 may intersect at multiple points, may overlap partially, or may have no overlapping or intersecting portions. For example, the boundary line between the first performance members 241 and the boundary line between the third performance members 261 may both be linear, parallel, and offset from each other in the left-right direction. The overlapping surfaces of the first performance members 241 may be stepped in the thickness direction so that they overlap each other. The boundary line between the first performance members 241 may also be designed to be jagged. Alternatively, a lip (made of, for example, resin or rubber) may be provided on the inner side edge of one of a pair of first performance members 241, overlapping the end of the other first performance member 241 from behind.

[0100] 35, a magnet 261M is arranged at the bottom end of one side (e.g., the left side) of a pair of third performance members 261, and a screw 261N made of a magnetic material (e.g., iron) is arranged at the bottom end of the other side (e.g., the right side). This causes the bottom ends of the pair of third performance members 261 to attract each other by magnetic force, making it easier for the pair of third performance members 261 to maintain their overlapping state (combined state), and making it less likely for gaps to occur between the third performance members 261. Note that magnet 261M and screw 261N are arranged on the boundary side of the pair of third performance members 261.

[0101] Here, if magnets are provided on both of the pair of third performance members 261, incorrect assembly may occur in which the magnets are assembled in a repelling direction, but in this embodiment, since magnets 261M and screws 261N are used, such incorrect assembly can be prevented. Also, since there is no need to check the direction of magnet 261M, the work becomes easier.

[0102] Furthermore, in the pair of third performance members 261, it is thought that the lower end is more likely to rattle and develop gaps than the upper end, which is closer to the motor 202, but since the magnet 261M and screw 261N are arranged at the lower end, the ends of the pair of third performance members 261 are more likely to come close to each other, making it less likely for gaps to develop.

[0103] The magnet 261M may be a permanent magnet or an electromagnet. In the case of an electromagnet, the movement can be made smoother by turning off the excitation when the pair of third performance members 261 move apart. Also, instead of magnetic force, a configuration may be used in which an elastic member or the like biases the pair of third performance members 261 so that they approach each other.

[0104] In this embodiment, the first to fourth performance members 241, 251, 261, 271 are configured to move linearly in the left-right direction, but they may also be configured to move up and down, or to rotate. Also, one of a pair of performance members 241, 251, 261, 271 may be configured to be fixed, and the other to move. Also, the first performance member 241 and the third performance member 261 may be configured to be driven separately.

[0105] [Fixed part] As described above, a plurality of performance components 25, 30, 200 are arranged inside mechanism frame 22. A sub-control board 134 (see FIG. 46) for driving these components is attached to mechanism frame 22. Fixing section 70 for fixing wiring 23 connecting this control board and performance components 25, 30, 200 is integrally molded with mechanism frame 22 (see FIG. 4).

[0106] 37A, the fixing part 70 includes a fixing plate 71 and a pair of movement restricting parts 73, and is wound with a cable tie 74. The fixing plate 71 is strip-shaped with a rectangular cross section, and the wiring 23 is placed on either the front or back surface of the fixing plate 71. The wiring 23 is laid along the longitudinal direction of the fixing plate 71.

[0107] The pair of movement restricting portions 73 protrude in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the fixed plate 71. Specifically, the pair of movement restricting portions 73 have a rectangular cross section and extend in parallel to both sides from the fixed plate 71 with a gap in between in the longitudinal direction of the fixed plate 71. In this embodiment, the portions of the pair of movement restricting portions 73 that extend from the fixed plate 71 to one side and the other have the same width, but the widths may be different. Furthermore, the front and back surfaces of the movement restricting portions 73 are flat and are flush with the front and back surfaces of the fixed plate 71.

[0108] The distance between the pair of movement restricting portions 73 is such that a cable tie 74 can be wound around the cable tie 74. The cable tie 74 used in this embodiment has a known configuration, in which a belt-shaped band 74A has a fastener 74B at the tip thereof, and the band 74A is fixed by passing it through a hole in the fastener 74B.

[0109] The wiring 23 is then placed on one side of the fixed plate 71, and the cable tie 74 is wound and fixed between the pair of movement restricting portions 73. With this configuration, the wiring 23 is held in contact with or close to the fixed plate 71, making the wiring 23 less likely to get in the way. Furthermore, because the movement of the cable tie 74 is restricted by the pair of movement restricting portions 73, it is possible to prevent the wrapped cable tie 74 from moving in the longitudinal direction of the fixed plate 71, which would cause the wiring 23 to be bundled in a biased position, resulting in loosening of the wiring. Moreover, because the movement of the cable tie 74 is restricted at two points in the winding direction, it is also prevented that the cable tie 74 rotates along the longitudinal direction of the fixed plate 71.

[0110] Furthermore, by using the pair of movement restricting portions 73 as a marker, the attachment position of the binding band 74 becomes easy to find.

[0111] In this embodiment, the movement restricting portion 73 extends flush with the fixed plate 71, but it may extend perpendicular to the fixed plate 71. Furthermore, the movement restricting portion 73 may be configured to extend only in one of the short sides of the fixed plate 71.

[0112] 37B, a fixed plate 71A having an L-shaped cross section may be formed with a movement restricting portion 73. In this configuration, the other end of the movement restricting portion 73 is formed to extend in a direction perpendicular to one end of the movement restricting portion 73.

[0113] Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 38A , movement restricting portions 72A may protrude from one of the front and rear surfaces of fixed plate 71. In fixed portion 70 shown in FIG. 38A , through-holes 75 are formed in fixed plate 71, opening in the direction in which movement restricting portions 72A protrude. Cable ties 74 are inserted into through-holes 75, bent 90 degrees, and then disposed between a pair of movement restricting portions 72A and tightened to fix wiring 23. In fixed portion 70 shown in FIGS. 37B and 38A , cable ties 74 can be tightened by bending them 90 degrees, which may be easier for some workers than a configuration in which cable ties 74 are tightened by bending them 180 degrees.

[0114] 38B, the movement restricting portion may be formed as a notch 72B formed on one side in the width direction of fixed plate 71. In this configuration, binding band 74 is inserted into through-hole 75 and wrapped around the recess of notch 72B.

[0115] [Air blowing effect] In the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, in addition to the effects produced by the display screen 13G and the effect components 25, 30, and 200 in the mechanism frame 22, a blowing effect is performed in which wind is blown onto the player's hands. For example, when the special symbol hit / miss determination indicates a jackpot, the blowing effect is performed after the special symbols 13A, 13B, and 13C reach a "reach" state, and warns of the jackpot.

[0116] In order to perform the air blowing effect, the gaming machine 10 is provided with an air blowing mechanism 109 on the front door 100, which includes an axial fan 110, a duct 115, and a shutter member 126. The front door 100 including the air blowing mechanism 109 will be described below.

[0117] 1, the front door 100 has a rectangular base frame 100A, and an upper decorative part 101, a lower decorative part 102, and a right-side decorative part 106 fixed to the front surface of the base frame 100A. An opening 104 for forming a glass window 100W is formed in the upper 3 / 4 to 4 / 5 region of the base frame 100A.

[0118] The upper decorative portion 101 covers the edge of the opening 104 of the base frame portion 100A, near the lower end of the left side and above the center of the right side. The upper decorative portion 101 is arch-shaped and has a pair of legs 101A that extend upward, leaning toward the center and front in the left-right direction, and a bridge portion 101B that connects the upper ends of the pair of legs 101A. The upper decorative portion 101 protrudes above the upper end of the base frame portion 100A. Light-emitting substrates (not shown) are built into the legs 101A and bridge portion 101B, causing the legs 101A and bridge portion 101B to emit light depending on the game situation. Furthermore, an upper decorative portion 101C is located above the opening 104 on the upper decorative portion 101, surrounded by the pair of legs 101A and bridge portion 101B.

[0119] The lower decorative portion 102 includes the lower bulge 102A, the operating handle 100H, and other components. The width of the lower bulge 102A in the left-right direction decreases toward the front, and the upper surface of the lower bulge 102A slopes downward toward the front. A button recess 102C is formed in the center of the front of the lower bulge 102A, and a push button 102B for effect display is disposed in the button recess 102C.

[0120] On the left side of the front door 100, the lower end of the left leg 101A of the upper decorative part 101 and the upper surface of the lower bulge 102A are connected by a curved surface, while on the right side of the front door 100, a right side decorative part 106 is arranged between the upper decorative part 101 and the lower bulge 102A. The right side decorative part 106 is provided with an extension leg 107 that continues from the right side leg 101A of the upper decorative part 101 so as to be symmetrical with the left side leg 101A of the upper decorative part 101. The extension leg 107 is provided with a light-emitting member 107A on its front side, which can emit light, flash, or perform various other effects. The above-mentioned air blowing mechanism 109 is arranged below this extension leg 107.

[0121] 39 and 40, the air blowing mechanism 109 bulges forward from the lower end of the extension leg 107. Specifically, the air blowing mechanism 109 is formed by assembling an upper cover 116, a right side cover 117, a left side cover 118, a fan mounting member 119, and a bottom cover 120.

[0122] The upper cover 116 includes a strip-shaped roof portion 116A and a pair of upper sandwich walls 116B that hang down from the left and right ends of the roof portion 116A. The roof portion 116A has a gently curved shape, extending forward from the lower end of the extension leg 107 at a gentler slope, then extending further forward at an even gentler slope, before sloping sharply and connecting to the tip of a fan mounting member 119 (described below). A ridge 116C is formed in the center of the roof portion 116A in the lateral direction and extending along its entire length. The portion where the upper cover 116 connects to the fan mounting member 119 is mountain-shaped, with the ridge 116C at its apex. Screw mounting portions (not shown) are formed in the upper sandwich walls 116B, and a right side cover 117 and a left side cover 118 are screwed to these screw mounting portions.

[0123] The right cover 117 and the left cover 118 sandwich the upper cover 116 laterally. As shown in FIG. 40, the right cover 117 has a curved upper end that follows the lower end of the upper sandwiching wall 116B, and a linear lower end that extends forward perpendicular to the front surface of the game board 11. The right cover 117 also has a circuit board 117A, a connector cover 117B, and multiple air vents 121A. The circuit board 117A is attached upright along the right rear side surface of the right cover 117. A connector (not shown) is connected to the surface of the circuit board 117A that faces outward from the blower mechanism 109. This connector is exposed through an opening formed at the lower rear end of the right cover 117, but is normally covered by a connector cover 117B that rotates around the upper side of the opening.

[0124] A plurality of ventilation holes 121A are formed in the front portion of the right cover 117, in a position close to the axial fan 110, which will be described later. In this embodiment, the ventilation holes 121A are elongated through-holes, and a group of ventilation holes 121A arranged in two columns and two rows is lined up in the front-rear direction, with one ventilation hole 121A disposed therebetween.

[0125] The left side cover 118 has an upper end curved along the lower end of the upper sandwich wall 116B, and a lower end linearly extending forward perpendicular to the game board 11. A plurality of ventilation holes 121B are formed in the left side cover 118 at positions facing the plurality of ventilation holes 121A in the right side cover 117. In this embodiment, eight ventilation holes 121B are arranged in a single horizontal row.

[0126] The ventilation holes 121A and 121B do not have to be elongated through holes and may be, for example, circular holes. The ventilation holes 121A and 121B may be arranged in any manner depending on the shapes of the right side cover 117 and the left side cover 118 and the position of the axial flow fan 110.

[0127] A fan mounting member 119 is sandwiched between the right side cover 117 and the left side cover 118. An axial flow fan 110 is attached to the fan mounting member 119. The axial flow fan 110 is provided with a rotating shaft and multiple blades attached radially to the rotating shaft inside a case that is square in plan view, and pushes air in the axial direction of the rotating shaft.

[0128] In this embodiment, the axial flow fan 110 is used as the mechanism for pushing out the air, but the present invention is not limited to this and may be a centrifugal fan, a blower fan, etc. Also, an air compressor may be used.

[0129] The fan mounting member 119 includes a mounting base 119A and a fan fixing frame 122 as mechanisms for mounting the axial fan 110. As shown in FIG. 40, the mounting base 119A forms the base of the fan mounting member 119 and is provided with screw holes and cable fixing portions (not shown). The mounting base 119A also includes a base wall 119B and a base member 119C. The base wall 119B is a horizontal plate-like member that protrudes forward so that its front side forms a mountain shape. The base member 119C extends from the outer edge of the mounting base 119A, sloping downward. Approximately the rear right half of the mounting base 119A is cut out in a rectangular shape, and the board 117A is received in this notch. The fan fixing frame 122 is formed in front of the board receiving portion 119D.

[0130] The fan fixing frame 122 has a frame shape that extends in the vertical direction and surrounds the axial fan 110. The upper half of the fan fixing frame 122 forms an upper wall 122A that stands up from the upper surface of the foundation wall 119B along the outer periphery of the axial fan 110, and a notch 122C is formed in part of the upper wall 122A so that a cable (not shown) extending from the axial fan 110 can be pulled out to the outside of the fan fixing frame 122. As shown in Figures 42 and 43, the lower half of the fan fixing frame 122 forms a lower wall 122B that hangs down from the lower surface of the foundation wall 119B.

[0131] A screw locking portion 122D that protrudes toward the center of the fan fixing frame 122 is formed at each of the four lower corners of the lower wall 122B. A screw hole is formed in each of the opposing pair of screw locking portions 122D. The screw locking portions 122D allow the axial fan 110 to be screwed into the fan fixing frame 122 without falling out of the opening on the lower side of the fan fixing frame 122.

[0132] An upper duct 133 hangs down from the lower end of the lower wall 122B. The upper duct 133 is formed by reducing the diameter of the lower end of the fan fixing frame 122 in a stepped manner. In addition, an inclined bottom wall 133A is provided on the lower left side of the upper duct 133, which is inclined so that it approaches the right side as it extends downward. Approximately one-third of the opening of the upper duct 133 is covered by the inclined bottom wall 133A.

[0133] As shown in Fig. 39, a bottom cover 120 is provided further below the fan mounting member 119. As shown in Fig. 44, the bottom cover 120 has a bottom base 131 having an air outlet 123 for discharging air, and a wind restriction member 125 for controlling the air blown in by the axial fan 110.

[0134] As shown in Figure 44, the bottom base 131 includes a foundation wall 120A and a side wall 120B. The foundation wall 120A is a plate-like member that forms the bottom wall of the entire blower mechanism 109, and its outer edge is surrounded by the side wall 120B. The upper end surface of the side wall 120B abuts tightly against the lower end surface of the base member 119C. In addition, a shutter-side connecting shaft 131A and a solenoid-side connecting shaft 131B are formed on the foundation wall 120A for attaching a wind-regulating member 125 (described later).

[0135] The air outlet 123 is located in the foundation wall 120A directly below the axial fan 110. The air outlet 123 is a through-hole that is rectangular in plan view, and has a lower duct wall 110A hanging down from the edge of the opening. Three pillar members 123A are suspended across the lower end of the lower duct wall 110A in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the opening. The opening of the air outlet 123 is large enough to cover the lower end opening of the upper duct 133.

[0136] A slide rail 124 is provided on the foundation wall 120A so as to cover the air outlet 123. The slide rail 124 has a pair of slide ribs 124A that sandwich the air outlet 123 in the front-rear direction and extend over the entire length of the foundation wall 120A in the left-right direction, and a flat surface 124B that is sandwiched between the pair of slide ribs 124A.

[0137] The wind restricting member 125 includes a shutter member 126, a connecting arm 127, and a solenoid 130. The shutter member 126 slides left and right on a slide rail 124, and is switched between an open state (see FIG. 45A) that opens the air outlet 123 and a closed state (see FIG. 45B) that closes it.

[0138] The shutter member 126 includes a lid portion 126A and a connecting shaft 126B that protrudes from the upper surface of the lid portion 126A. The lid portion 126A is a roughly square plate in plan view, covers the entire air outlet 123, and is sized to fit between the slide ribs 124A. In addition, multiple protrusions (not shown) extend along the entire length of the underside of the lid portion 126A in the sliding direction. The lid connecting shaft 126B is cylindrical and is located at the center of the left end of the lid member 126A. One end of the connecting arm 127 is attached to this shaft.

[0139] The connecting arm 127 includes a first connecting arm 128 on the shutter member 126 side and a second connecting arm 129 on the solenoid 130 side, and is a member for sliding the shutter member 126 left and right in conjunction with the solenoid 130. The first connecting arm 128 is bent in a stepped manner in side view and has an elongated shape that is gently curved in plan view. The first connecting arm 128 has an upper stage 128E on the solenoid 130 side and a lower stage 128D on the shutter member 126 side.

[0140] The lower section 128D is provided with a lid-side connecting hole 128A. The lid-side connecting hole 128A is an elliptical through-hole with a rib formed on the opening edge. The lid-side connecting hole 128A receives the lid connecting shaft 126B in a loose manner. The lid-side connecting hole 128A is sized to receive two lid connecting shafts 126B side by side.

[0141] The upper stage portion 128E is provided with an intermediate connecting cylinder 128B and an intermediate connecting hole 128C. The upper stage portion 128E extends upward from the lower stage portion 128D, then bends and extends horizontally. The intermediate connecting cylinder 128B and the intermediate connecting hole 128F are formed at positions near the end of the upper stage portion 128E that is closer to the second connecting arm 129. The intermediate connecting cylinder 128B is cylindrical and receives the shutter connecting shaft 131A that protrudes from the foundation wall 120A. The intermediate connecting hole 128F is formed closer to the second connecting arm 129 than the intermediate connecting cylinder 128B. The intermediate connecting hole 128F is oval and receives the intermediate connecting shaft 129A formed on the second connecting arm 129 in a floating manner.

[0142] The second connecting arm 129 has a long planar shape that is bent obliquely at a position near the center in the longitudinal direction. The second connecting arm 129 is formed with the intermediate connecting shaft 129A, the intermediate connecting hole 129B, and the solenoid connecting hole 129C, which are arranged in this order from the first connecting arm 128 side.

[0143] The intermediate connecting shaft 129A is inserted from below into the intermediate connecting hole 128F of the first connecting arm 128. When the intermediate connecting shaft 129A is received in the intermediate connecting hole 128F, the height of the intermediate connecting shaft 129A is such that its tip slightly protrudes from the upper part of the intermediate connecting hole 128F.

[0144] The intermediate connecting hole 129B opens at the bent portion of the second connecting arm 129. The intermediate connecting hole 129B receives the solenoid-side connecting shaft 131B protruding from the base wall 120A. The solenoid connecting hole 129C is an elliptical through-hole, into which the push connecting shaft 132A is inserted from below through the lower side of the L-shaped slide member 132 (described later).

[0145] The solenoid 130 has a plunger 130A, a return spring 130C, and a main body case 130E. The plunger 130A is rod-shaped and has a disk-shaped flange 130B at one end. The plunger 130A is passed through the coil-shaped return spring 130C and inserted into the box-shaped main body case 130D from the end not having the flange 130B.

[0146] The plunger 130A is connected to an L-shaped slide member 132. The L-shaped slide member 132 includes a first component part 132B that extends vertically, and a second component part 132C that extends from the lower end of the first component part 132B parallel to the upper surface of the base wall 120A. The first component part 132B is box-shaped with an internal space, and receives the flange 130B of the plunger 130A from an opening on the rear side. This connects the solenoid 130 and the connecting arm 127.

[0147] The first component 132B has a push connecting shaft 132A on its upper surface and multiple slide bars 132D on its lower surface. The push connecting shaft 132A is hollow and cylindrical, and is located in the center of the first component 132B. The slide bars 132D are protrusions with rounded edges, and extend the entire length of the first component 132B in the direction in which the L-shaped slide member 132 slides (front-rear direction).

[0148] Plunger 130A is normally biased to a pushed-out state by return spring 130C sandwiched between the rear surface of first component 132B and the front surface of case body 130D. When solenoid 130 is energized, plunger 130A is attracted into solenoid 130, and when solenoid 130 is de-energized, plunger 130A is pushed out from inside solenoid 130 by return spring 130C.

[0149] When solenoid 130 is not energized, lid 126A is in a closed state covering air outlet 123 as shown in Fig. 45A, and air from axial fan 110 is restricted from being blown out from below blower mechanism 109. When solenoid 130 is energized and plunger 130A is in an attracted state, L-shaped slide member 132 slides toward solenoid 130 as shown in Fig. 45B. Accordingly, push connecting shaft 132A received in solenoid connecting hole 129C rotates second connecting arm 129 by approximately 60 degrees around solenoid side connecting shaft 131B as an axis.

[0150] As second connecting arm 129 rotates, intermediate connecting shaft 129A at one end thereof moves while pressing against the inside of intermediate connecting hole 128F of first connecting arm 128. This causes first connecting arm 128 to rotate approximately 60 degrees around shutter connecting shaft 131A. Then, due to engagement between lid-side connecting hole 128A and connecting shaft 126B, lid portion 126A is pulled to the left side of bottom base 131, and shutter member 126 changes to an open state.

[0151] Although a push solenoid equipped with a return spring 130C is used in this embodiment, a self-holding solenoid may also be used. Also, any mechanism that generates reciprocating linear motion, such as a ball screw or cam mechanism, may be applied.

[0152] In this embodiment, as an example of the air blowing effect, a gust of wind effect is performed, which will be described in detail below. The gust of wind effect is controlled by the sub-control board 134 as shown in Fig. 46, and is performed by displacing the wind restricting member 125 while the axial flow fan 110 is operating.

[0153] Specifically, when the game transitions to a reach state and a decision is made to execute a gust of wind effect, the axial fan 110 is first operated as shown in FIG. 47. At this time, the shutter member 126 is placed in the wind restriction position, which is a closed state. After a predetermined time has passed, the rotation speed of the axial fan 110 reaches its maximum. Thereafter, the shutter member 126 is displaced to the restriction release position, which is an open state, and the wind is discharged downward from the air outlet 123. With this configuration, the breeze generated immediately after the axial fan 110 starts to rotate is restricted by the cover portion 126A, and it is possible to surprise the player by suddenly being hit by a strong wind when the rotation speed of the axial fan 110 reaches its maximum.

[0154] In this embodiment, the target of the spray is the player, but it may also be a movable member that moves with wind pressure, such as a windmill or ribbon-shaped member that is arranged on the entire surface of the gaming machine 10.

[0155] Thereafter, the shutter member 126 is displaced from the restriction release position to the restriction position, and then the axial flow fan 110 is stopped. In this way, the breeze just before the axial flow fan 110 stops is restricted by the cover portion 126A, so that the player can feel that the strong wind has suddenly stopped.

[0156] The gust effect may be performed for a predetermined time during the reach state, or may be performed repeatedly until the reach state ends. Also, the axial flow fan 110 may be operated before the transition to the reach state, and the shutter member 126 may be displaced from the restricted position to the unrestricted position simultaneously with the transition to the reach state.

[0157] Additionally, airflow control for adjusting the strength of the wind may be performed by the wind regulating member 125. The airflow control is performed by repeatedly displacing the shutter member 126 between a regulating position (closed state) and a deregulating position (open state) during a predetermined unit period, and changing the duty ratio, which is the proportion of the time during the unit period that the wind regulating member is in the regulating position.

[0158] Specifically, for example, as shown in the upper part of Fig. 48, if the unit period T is set in the unrestricted position ("open" in Fig. 48) for 80% and in the restricted position ("closed" in Fig. 48) for the remaining 20%, the airflow will be smaller than if the unit period T is set in the unrestricted position for 50% and in the restricted position for the remaining 50% as shown in the middle part of Fig. 48. Furthermore, if the unit period T is set in the unrestricted position for 20% and in the restricted position for the remaining 80%, as shown in the lower part of Fig. 48, the airflow will be even smaller.

[0159] With this configuration, even if the rotation speed of axial fan 110 is constant, the air volume can be adjusted simply by controlling air regulating member 125, that is, by switching solenoid 130 between energized and de-energized, making it possible to change the air volume more quickly than adjusting the air volume by changing the rotation speed of the motor of axial fan 110.

[0160] <Additional Notes> The following describes the features extracted from the above embodiment, while indicating, as necessary, the effects, etc. Note that, for ease of understanding, the corresponding configurations in the above embodiment are indicated in parentheses as appropriate below, but these features are not limited to the specific configurations indicated in parentheses.

[0161] [First group of features] This disclosure relates to a gaming machine. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 10-127864 (specification paragraphs

[0030] to

[0031] , FIG. 11) discloses a gaming machine in which light is irradiated from behind onto a rear light-receiving plate having a decorated light-transmitting portion. There is a demand for improving the ingenuity of the light-emitting effects compared to the conventional gaming machines described above. In response to this demand, the present invention provides a thick-plate light-receiving plate having a forward reflecting portion that emits light incident from the thick plate forward in addition to the rear light-receiving plate, and by combining two types of light emission, it is possible to improve the ingenuity of the light-emitting effects.

[0162] [Feature 1] A gaming machine comprising: a rear light receiving plate having a decorated light-transmitting portion; a light source means for irradiating light onto the rear light receiving plate from behind; and a thick light receiving plate having a forward reflecting portion at least a portion of which is contained between the rear light receiving plate and the light source means, allowing light from the light source means to pass from the rear surface to the front surface, and emitting light incident from the thick surface, which is the side surface or the inner surface of a through hole, forward.

[0163] According to the gaming machine of Feature 1, in addition to the rear light receiving plate, a thick-surface light receiving plate having a forward reflecting portion that emits light incident from the thick surface forward is provided, and by combining two types of light emission, it is possible to improve the ingenuity of the light-emitting effects. Also, since the thick-surface light receiving plate is disposed between the rear light receiving plate and the light source means in the front-to-rear direction, it is possible to form space in front of and behind the thick-surface light receiving plate compared to when the thick-surface light receiving plate is disposed in front of or behind the rear light receiving plate and the light source means.

[0164] [Feature 2] The gaming machine according to Feature 1, wherein at least a portion of the front reflecting portion overlaps with the translucent portion of the rear light receiving plate.

[0165] [Feature 3] Feature 1: The gaming machine according to feature 1, wherein at least a portion of the front reflecting portion is arranged to the side of the rear light receiving plate.

[0166] The front reflecting portion may at least partially overlap the light-transmitting portion of the rear light-receiving plate as in Feature 2, or at least partially be disposed to the side of the rear light-receiving plate as in Feature 3. In the former case, the rear light-receiving plate can be illuminated by light from the front reflecting portion, while in the latter case, at least partially of the front reflecting portion is disposed offset from the rear light-receiving plate, improving visibility.

[0167] [Feature 4] A gaming machine as described in Feature 3, wherein the thick-surface light receiving plate faces the entire opening of the gaming board, and the rear-surface light receiving plate faces only one side of the thick-surface light receiving plate.

[0168] As in the gaming machine of Feature 4, the thick-surface light receiving plate may be configured to face the entire opening of the gaming board, and the rear light receiving plate may be configured to face only one side of the thick-surface light receiving plate.

[0169] [Feature 5] A gaming machine described in any one of features 1 to 4, wherein the light source means comprises a light guide plate having a rearward reflection portion that reflects light incident from the plate thickness surface, which is the side surface or the inner surface of the through hole, forward, and a first light-emitting element that irradiates light onto the plate thickness surface of the light guide plate.

[0170] The light source means may be, for example, a light-emitting substrate equipped with a light-emitting element that emits light forward, or as in Feature 5, may be configured to include a rearward reflecting portion that reflects light incident from the plate thickness surface forward, and a first light-emitting element that irradiates light onto the plate thickness surface.

[0171] [Feature 6] A gaming machine according to Feature 5, wherein a portion of the rear reflection portion is a cone-shaped or frustum-shaped recess formed on the rear surface of the light guide plate.

[0172] According to the gaming machine of feature 6, the inclined inner surface of the cone or frustum makes it easier to reflect light forward.

[0173] [Feature 7] The rear light receiving plate is provided with a concave and convex light emitting section that reflects light incident from the side surface or the inner surface of the through hole, which is the plate thickness surface, forward, and a flat light emitting section that is illuminated by the light source means, and is an amusement machine described in any one of features 1 to 4, which is equipped with a second light emitting element that irradiates light onto the plate thickness surface of the rear light receiving plate.

[0174] According to the gaming machine of feature 7, there is a difference in the appearance of light between the uneven light-emitting section and the flat light-emitting section, improving the appeal of the light emission.

[0175] [Feature 8] A gaming machine described in any one of features 1 to 4, wherein the rear light receiving plate has a translucent translucent colored portion that transmits a portion of the light emitted forward by the front reflective portion of the thick light receiving plate.

[0176] According to the gaming machine of feature 8, light can be seen through the translucent colored portion, improving the appeal of the light-emitting effect.

[0177] [Feature 9] The light source means comprises a light guide plate having a rear reflection portion that reflects light incident from the side surface or the plate thickness surface, which is the inner surface of the through hole, forward, and a first light-emitting element that irradiates light onto the plate thickness surface of the light guide plate, and the light guide plate or the decorative plate that is overlaid on the light guide plate is provided with a rear colored portion that has the same shape as the translucent colored portion, overlaps the translucent colored portion from behind, and has lower translucency than the translucent colored portion.

[0178] According to the gaming machine of feature 9, even if the light makes the translucent colored portion difficult to see through, the rear colored portion can be seen through the transparent portion, so the decoration can be clearly seen.

[0179] [Feature 10] A gaming machine described in any one of features 1 to 4, wherein the thick-surface light receiving plate has first and second forward reflecting portions that each emit light from different directions forward.

[0180] According to the gaming machine of feature 10, two types of light emission patterns can be displayed using a single thick light receiving plate, which increases the variety of possibilities.

[0181] [Correspondence between components of the first feature group and each part in the embodiment] Gaming machine: gaming machine 10, rear light receiving plate: front side light-transmitting plate 31, gaming board 11, light source means: upper and lower light source panels 50, 60, front reflecting portion: first uneven decorative portion 26A, second uneven decorative portion 26B, plate thick surface light receiving plate: panel body 26, gaming board: gaming board 11, rear reflecting portion: front side reflecting portion 53, reflective recess 54, light guide plate: light guide panel 51, 61, first light-emitting element: light-emitting element 59L, 69L, uneven light-emitting portion: decorative groove 34 etc., flat light-emitting portion: side flat portion 35 etc., second light-emitting element: light-emitting element 45L, translucent colored portion: front side decoration 11S, rear colored portion: rear side decoration 70S

[0182] [Second group of features] This disclosure relates to gaming machines. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open Publication No. 2014-239976 (paragraph

[0048] ) discloses a gaming machine equipped with wiring. The above-mentioned conventional gaming machines have a problem in that the wiring gets in the way when assembling or moving them, and a solution to this problem is desired. In contrast, according to the present invention, the cable ties do not shift in the width direction, causing the wiring to be bundled in a biased location, thereby preventing the problem of loose wiring getting in the way.

[0183] [Feature 1] In a gaming machine equipped with a wiring attachment bar around which wiring is bundled and wrapped with a cable tie, The gaming machine is provided with a pair of movement control portions formed on the wiring mounting bar, which clamp the cable tie in the width direction and restrict the movement of the cable tie in the width direction.

[0184] According to Feature 1, the wires are held in contact with or close to the wire mounting bar, making them less likely to get in the way. This also prevents the cable tie from shifting widthwise, which can lead to uneven bundling of the wires and loosening the wires. Furthermore, by using the pair of movement-restricting sections as markers, it becomes clear where on the wire mounting bar the cable tie should be attached.

[0185] [Feature 2] The gaming machine described in Feature 1, wherein the pair of movement regulating portions extend parallel to each other, and each of the movement regulating portions is perpendicular to the wiring mounting bar and extends to one side and the other side from the wiring mounting bar.

[0186] The pair of movement restricting portions may extend parallel to each other, or may extend at an angle so as to approach each other. The pair of movement restricting portions may be formed on only one side of the wire mounting bar, or may extend from one side and the other side of the wire mounting bar as in Feature 2. In the case of Feature 2, the movement of the cable tie is restricted at two points in the wrapping direction, so that the cable tie is also prevented from rotating along the axial direction of the wire mounting bar.

[0187] [Feature 3] the wiring attachment bar and the pair of movement restriction parts extend with a rectangular cross section, and the two front and back surfaces of the wiring attachment bar and the two front and back surfaces of the pair of movement restriction parts are arranged flush with each other; The gaming machine described in Feature 2, wherein the wiring is arranged on top of one of the front and back surfaces that are flush with the wiring mounting bar and the pair of movement regulating parts.

[0188] The pair of movement restricting portions may be formed so as to rise from the ends of the wiring attachment bar in the width direction, or may extend flush with the wiring attachment bar as in Feature 3.

[0189] [Feature 4] A gaming machine according to feature 2, wherein the pair of movement restricting portions extend to the one side and then bend in a direction perpendicular to the wiring mounting bar and the movement restricting portions.

[0190] According to feature 4, the cable placed on the wiring mounting bar can be positioned from one side by the movement restricting portion that is perpendicular to the bar, making the cable mounting work easier.

[0191] [Feature 5] In a gaming machine having a wiring attachment part where wiring is bundled together and wrapped with a cable tie, a pair of movement restriction portions that protrude from the wiring attachment portion and sandwich the cable tie in a width direction to restrict movement of the cable tie in the width direction; a through hole formed in the wiring attachment portion and through which the binding band is inserted, At least a portion of the through hole is open in the protruding direction of the pair of movement restricting portions.

[0192] According to Feature 5, the wiring is held in contact with or adjacent to the wiring attachment portion, making it less likely for the wiring to get in the way. Also, according to Feature 5, the cable tie is attached by inserting the cable tie into the through hole, bending it 90 degrees, passing it between the pair of movement-restricting parts, and then tightening the cable tie. This can make the installation easier than, for example, when the pair of movement-restricting parts protrude to both sides from the wiring attachment portion and the cable tie needs to be bent 180 degrees before tightening.

[0193] [Correspondence between components of the second feature group and each part in the embodiment] Gaming machine: gaming machine 10, wiring: wiring 23, cable tie: cable tie 74, wiring mounting bar: fixing plate 71, movement restricting portion: movement restricting portion 73

[0194] [Second group of features] This disclosure relates to a gaming machine. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-226390 (paragraph

[0014] , Figures 6 and 7) discloses a gaming machine equipped with a pair of combined members that can separate and combine. In the conventional gaming machine described above, even if a gap occurs when the pair of combined members are combined, it is required that the aesthetic appearance is not easily impaired. In contrast, according to the present invention, even if a gap occurs when a pair of combined members are combined, a part of the rear combined member is visible through the gap, making the gap less noticeable than when the front and rear boundary lines are aligned.

[0195] [Feature 1] A gaming machine comprising a pair of front combined members that separate and combine in a first direction that intersects with the front-to-rear direction, and a pair of rear combined members that are located behind the pair of front combined members and separate and combine in the first direction, and is configured such that the boundary line between the pair of front combined members that is visible from the front in the combined state does not coincide with the boundary line between the pair of rear combined members.

[0196] According to Feature 1, even if a gap occurs between the front combined members, the rear combined member can be seen through the gap, making it possible to make the gap less noticeable. In particular, if there is a display screen, a light-emitting board, or the like behind the rear combined member, light may leak through the gap, but the above configuration can prevent light leakage.

[0197] [Feature 2] The gaming machine described in Feature 1 has a front boundary line, which is the boundary line between the pair of front combined members, and a rear boundary line, which is the boundary line between the pair of rear combined members, which are non-parallel and have an intersection where they intersect at a point, and do not have any parallel overlapping lines.

[0198] [Feature 3] A gaming machine according to feature 1 or feature 2, wherein the number of intersections is one.

[0199] According to Feature 2, the front boundary line and the rear boundary line do not overlap except at the intersection, making the gap less noticeable. Also, by reducing the intersection to one, as in Feature 3, the gap becomes even less noticeable.

[0200] [Feature 4] A gaming machine according to any one of Features 1 to 3, wherein the front boundary line is entirely straight.

[0201] According to feature 4, the front boundary line, which is easily visible to the player, is straight, which makes the appearance better than when the front boundary line is partially curved.

[0202] [Feature 5] A gaming machine described in any one of Features 1 to 4, wherein the pair of front combined members are translucent.

[0203] According to feature 5, the rear combined member can be seen through the front combined member, resulting in a highly creative design.

[0204] [Feature 6] A gaming machine according to any one of features 1 to 5, comprising a light source disposed at or behind the pair of rear combined members, which emits light forward.

[0205] If the front combined member were non-translucent, light would leak through the gaps between the combined members, making the gaps more noticeable. On the other hand, if the front combined member is translucent, light will not leak only through the gaps, making the gaps less noticeable. Furthermore, by overlapping the front combined member with a rear combined member equipped with a light source that irradiates light forward, as in Feature 6, the effect of the front combined member having translucency can be further enjoyed.

[0206] [Feature 7] A gaming machine described in any one of Features 1 to 6, wherein the pair of front combined members have reinforcing ribs extending along the periphery, and the reinforcing ribs have notches cut out to their base ends.

[0207] According to Feature 7, the cutout portion makes it difficult to see the periphery of the front combined member, creating a sense of unity with the rear combined member and improving the aesthetic appeal.

[0208] [Feature 8] A gaming machine described in any one of Features 1 to 7, in which the pair of rear combined members, or the intermediate performance member arranged between the pair of front combined members and the pair of rear combined members, and the front combined member work together to form a single design, and the notch is formed at a position corresponding to a design part that is part of the single design and spans the rear combined members or the intermediate performance member and the front combined member.

[0209] According to feature 8, it is possible to further enjoy the effect of feature 7, which is that a sense of unity is created between the rear combined member or intermediate performance member and the front combined member.

[0210] [Feature 9] A gaming machine described in any one of Features 1 to 8, wherein the pair of front combined members or the pair of rear combined members are equipped with an assist member that uses magnetic force to assist in maintaining the combined state.

[0211] According to Feature 9, by maintaining the combined state, gaps are less likely to occur between the combined members.

[0212] [Feature 10] A gaming machine described in any one of Features 1 to 9, wherein as the assist member, a magnet is attached to one of the pair of front combined members or one of the pair of rear combined members, and metal is attached to the other of the pair of front combined members or the other of the pair of rear combined members.

[0213] According to Feature 10, it is possible to prevent the magnets from being assembled in a repulsive direction, and there is no need to check the orientation of the magnets before assembling them, making the work easier.

[0214] [Feature 11] A gaming machine described in any one of Features 1 to 10, wherein one end of the pair of front combined members or the pair of rear combined members in a direction perpendicular to the first direction is connected to a movable mechanism that moves the pair of front combined members or the pair of rear combined members, and the assist member is arranged at the other end.

[0215] The assist member can be located anywhere, but is preferably located on the boundary between the combined members. This allows the combined members, which are separated, to be pulled together as they attempt to combine, making movement smoother. Furthermore, the assist member makes it easier for the ends to approach each other, making it easier for the combined members as a whole to approach each other and reducing the likelihood of gaps.

[0216] [Feature 12] A gaming machine described in any one of Features 1 to 11, wherein one of the pair of front combined members and one of the pair of rear combined members are connected to move together in the first direction, and the other of the pair of front combined members and the other of the pair of rear combined members are connected to move together in the first direction.

[0217] According to Feature 12, the movement of joining and separating creates a sense of unity, improving the appeal of the design.

[0218] [Feature 13] A gaming machine described in any one of features 1 to 12, wherein one of the front combined member and the rear combined member is movable relative to the other in a direction that intersects the front-to-back direction and is different from the first direction.

[0219] According to feature 13, the combined members can be made to perform a variety of actions, which increases the creative possibilities.

[0220] [Correspondence between components of the third feature group and each part in the embodiment] Gaming machine: gaming machine 10, front combined member: third performance member 261, rear combined member: fourth performance member 271, light source: light emitting board 262, reinforcing rib: reinforcing rib 248L, 258L, notch: notch 248K, 258K, middle performance member: second performance member 251, design part: character's eye part, assist member: magnet 261M, screw 261N, magnet: magnet 261M, metal: screw 261N

[0221] [Fourth group of characteristics] This disclosure relates to a gaming machine. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-117085 (paragraph

[0006] , FIG. 3) discloses a gaming machine that uses wind to create effects. For the above-mentioned conventional gaming machines, it is desirable to provide more innovative effects. In response to this, the present invention makes it possible to provide innovative effects by switching the wind blowing mode with a wind regulating member.

[0222] [Feature 1] The gaming machine includes a blower for blowing wind onto a target, a wind regulating member that is driven to move between a regulating position that regulates the wind from reaching the target from the blower and a deregulating position that does not regulate or relaxes the regulation, and a control unit that controls the position of the wind regulating member.

[0223] According to Feature 1, the wind blowing mode can be switched with the wind regulating member, making it possible to provide a novel effect. Also, by placing the wind regulating member in the regulating position, temporarily blocking the wind from the blower, and then displacing the wind regulating member to the unrestricted position, it is possible to perform a sharp wind blowing effect, such as by suddenly increasing the air volume.

[0224] [Feature 2] The gaming machine described in Feature 1 is provided with a duct for guiding wind, and the wind regulating member is configured to block the duct in the regulating position and to open the duct in the unregulating position.

[0225] By providing a duct as in Feature 2, it is possible to blow air in one direction and ensure that the air is blown onto the target. In addition, by regulating the air concentrated in one direction by the duct with a wind control member, it is possible to create a more dynamic airflow effect.

[0226] [Feature 3] A gaming machine described in Feature 1 or Feature 2, wherein the control by the control unit includes gust generation control that displaces the wind regulating member from the regulating position to the deregulating position when the blower is in an operating state.

[0227] According to Feature 3, the weak wind generated when the blower transitions from a stopped state to an operating state is blocked by the wind regulating section, and the relatively strong wind generated after transitioning to the operating state can be suddenly blown onto the target, creating a novel effect.

[0228] [Feature 4] A gaming machine described in any one of Features 1 to 3, wherein the control by the control unit includes wind stop control that displaces the wind regulating member from the deregulation position to the regulating position when the blower is in an operating state.

[0229] According to feature 4, the wind blowing towards the target can be suddenly interrupted, enabling a sharp airflow effect.

[0230] [Feature 5] The control of the control unit includes air volume control, which controls the volume of air reaching the target by repeatedly displacing the wind regulating member between the regulating position and the deregulating position during a predetermined unit period and changing a duty ratio, which is the proportion of the time during the unit period that the wind regulating member is placed in the regulating position.

[0231] According to Feature 5, it is possible to increase the air volume by lowering the duty ratio, and decrease the air volume by raising it. In addition, it is not necessary to provide an additional mechanism for controlling the air volume, which also contributes to space saving.

[0232] [Feature 6] A gaming machine described in any one of features 1 to 5, wherein the target to be sprayed is a player.

[0233] [Feature 7] An operation unit is provided for a player to operate the game, A gaming machine according to any one of features 1 to 6, wherein the target to be sprayed is the hand of a player operating the operating unit.

[0234] According to features 6 and 7, it is possible to take the player by surprise and provide a novel effect.

[0235] [Feature 8] A gaming machine according to any one of Features 1 to 7, wherein the target to be sprayed is a movable body that is arranged outside the gaming machine and moves due to wind pressure.

[0236] The target to be sprayed may be a player, or a movable object that moves due to wind pressure, such as a windmill or ribbon-shaped decoration.

[0237] [Feature 9] A gaming machine described in any one of features 1 to 8, which is provided with an illuminating decorative part that protrudes from the side of the outer surface of the gaming machine and has an illuminant built in, and the blower and the wind regulating member are housed inside the illuminating decorative part.

[0238] According to Feature 9, it becomes possible to combine lighting effects and air blowing effects, thereby providing a more innovative effect.

[0239] [Feature 10] 8. The gaming machine according to Feature 7, further comprising a duct for guiding air, the outlet of which opens directly downward above the operating unit.

[0240] According to feature 10, the opening faces directly downward, making it difficult for the player to see, and the effect of surprising the player with a sudden gust of wind can be more fully enjoyed.

[0241] A gaming machine according to any one of Features 1 to 10, wherein the blower is an axial fan.

[0242] The blower may be an axial fan, a centrifugal fan, a blower fan, etc. Also, an air compressor may be used.

[0243] [Correspondence between components of the fourth feature group and each part in the embodiment] Gaming machine: gaming machine 10, blower: blower mechanism 109, restriction position: closed state of shutter member 126, restriction release position: open state of shutter member 126, wind restriction member: wind restriction member 125, control unit: sub-control board 134, duct: (upper duct 133), operation unit: operation handle 100H, luminous decorative unit:, axial flow fan: axial flow fan 110

[0244] Although the present specification and drawings disclose specific examples of the technology included in the scope of the claims, the technology described in the claims is not limited to these specific examples, but also includes various modifications and variations of the specific examples, and also includes parts of the specific examples taken out alone. [Explanation of symbols]

[0245] 10 Gaming machines 25 Illumination Panel 26A, 26B Decorative uneven part 28 Light-emitting substrate 29 Translucent strip 30 Luminous decorative materials 31 Front transparent plate 40 Rear transparent plate 45 Light-emitting substrate 46 Decorative Sheet 50 Light Source Panel 51 Light guide panel 53 Front reflector 59 Light-emitting substrate 60 Light Source Panel 61 Light guide panel 69 Light-emitting substrate 70 Fixed part 70 Decorative Sheet 71 Fixed plate 73 Movement Control Department 74 Cable ties 75 through holes 100H Operating Handle 109 Blower mechanism 110 Axial Fan 115 Duct 120 bottom cover 123 Ventilation vent 125 Wind control components 126 Shutter parts 130 Solenoid 131 Bottom base 134 Sub-control board 200 special units 240,250,260,270 Movable parts 241, 251, 261, 271 Various production materials 258L Reinforcement rib 261M Magnet 261N Screw 261S Decorative Sheet 262,272 Light-emitting substrate

Claims

[Claim 1] a blower for blowing air onto the target; The gaming machine is provided with a wind regulating member that is driven to move between a regulating position that regulates the wind from the blower reaching the target and a deregulating position that does not regulate or relaxes the regulation.

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