gaming machines

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of appropriately guiding a game ball shot by shooting means to a game region.SOLUTION: An outer guide rail (outer rail) 27 has a guide surface 27A for guiding a game ball. The guide surface 27 has a first region R1 and a second region R2 located above the first region R1. The first region R1 is flatter than the second region R2. A shooting device (shooting means) 16 can shoot a game ball at the maximum shooting intensity D (fourth shooting intensity) among the shooting intensities at which the game ball can reach a right shot region 108a2 of a game region 108a. When the position of the guide surface 27A that the game ball shot at the shooting intensity D first comes into contact with is defined as a fourth contact position, the fourth contact position is within the range of the second region R2.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 30

Description

[Technical Field]

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

[0002] Conventionally, a gaming machine has been used in which a gaming ball, which is a gaming medium, is launched into a gaming area by a launching device. When a game ball enters a prize area such as a prize hole in the skill area, a predetermined number of prize balls are awarded. When the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific display result, the player Gaming machines (so-called pachinko machines) that change skill states are known.

[0003] After setting a predetermined number of bets for one game, the player operates the start lever. When the player operates the stop switch, the display of the identification information starts to change. The variation table of the identification information is then updated within a predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing. When all the variable displays are stopped, the winning result is generated according to the display result. In response to a winning, a predetermined game medium is paid out. When a specific winning occurs, Gaming machines (so-called slot machines) that change the gaming state are known.

[0004] Such a gaming machine includes a gaming board having a gaming area and a launching device ( A launching means, and an outer guide rail capable of guiding the game balls launched by the launching device to the game area. A gaming machine provided with an outer rail is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In the gaming machine, the game ball launched by the launching device collides with the base end of the outer guide rail. After that, the ball is guided upward along the outer guide rail to the play area. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-95010 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a gaming ball launched by a launching device is guided along an outer guide rail. Depending on the initial contact point, the light may be reflected in various directions. The game ball could not be properly guided into the play area, and improvement was desired.

[0007] The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to To provide a game machine capable of properly guiding a shot game ball to a game area. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a gaming machine having a gaming board, wherein a sheet is provided on a predetermined member provided on the gaming board, the sheet having a transparent region and an opaque region having a lower transparency than the transparent region, the back surface of the sheet having an adhesive portion formed along an outer periphery and a non-adhesive portion where the adhesive portion is not formed, the opaque region having the adhesive portion and the non-adhesive portion, the adhesive portion having a gap formed therein, the gap allowing air that has entered the non-adhesive portion to be discharged to an external space, the gaming machine having a guide region between an outer rail and an inner rail that guides a launched gaming ball to a gaming area, and a ball return prevention mechanism that prevents the gaming ball from returning from the gaming area to the guide region, the ball return prevention mechanism having a first state, a second state, The third state,and a storage member for storing a part of the displacement member, wherein the displacement member has a first side portion facing the outer rail, a second side portion facing the play area, and a tip portion on the tip side, the storage member has an upper end portion, and a distance from the tip portion to the outer rail is a specific distance, a game ball heading from the guide area to the play area is a first game ball, and a game ball heading from the play area to the guide area is a second game ball, the first state is a state in which the specific distance is shorter than the second state, and the second state is a state in which the specific distance is longer than the first state, The third state is a state in which the first game ball contacts the first side surface portion, the outer rail, and the second game ball, and the second game ball contacts the tip portion, the outer rail, and the first game ball, so that the specific distance is longer than that in the first state and shorter than that in the second state, and is shorter than the distance from the lowest point of the second game ball to the outer rail, In the first state, the second game ball may come into contact with the upper end and the second side portion, and if the distance from the contact point between the second game ball and the upper end to the contact point between the second game ball and the second side portion is defined as a first distance, and the distance from the lowest point of the second game ball to the leftmost point is defined as a second distance, the first distance is shorter than the second distance.

[0009] Another aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine comprising a gaming board having a play area, a launching means capable of launching game balls, and outer and inner rails capable of guiding game balls launched by the launching means into the play area, and a guide area is provided between the outer and inner rails for guiding game balls into the play area, wherein the outer rail has a guide surface for guiding the game balls, and the guide surface has a first area and a second area located above the first area, and the first area is flatter than the second area, and the launching means is capable of launching game balls at a fourth launch intensity, which is the maximum of the launch intensities that can allow game balls to reach the right-hand hit area of ​​the play area, and if the position of the guide surface that a game ball launched at the fourth launch intensity first comes into contact with is defined as a fourth contact position, the fourth contact position is within the range of the second area. In another aspect of the present invention, the launching means is capable of launching the game ball at a first launch intensity that enables the game ball to reach the left-hand hit reference position in the game area, and if the position of the guide surface that the game ball launched at the first launch intensity first comes into contact with is defined as a first contact position, the first contact position is within the range of the first area.

[0010] In another aspect of the present invention, the launching means is capable of launching the game ball at a second launch intensity that allows the game ball to reach the game area but not the left-hand hit reference position, and if the position of the guide surface that the game ball launched at the second launch intensity first comes into contact with is defined as a second contact position, the second contact position is within the range of the first area.

[0011] In another aspect of the present invention, the launching means is capable of launching the game ball at a third launch intensity that allows the game ball to reach the guide area but not the game area itself, and if the position of the guide surface that the game ball launched at the third launch intensity first comes into contact with is defined as a third contact position, the third contact position is within the range of the first area. [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] According to the present invention, the game balls launched by the launching means can be appropriately guided to the game area. Gaming machines can be provided. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0013] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine. [Figure 2] This is an oblique view of a pachinko machine with the front frame open. [Figure 3] This is an oblique view of a pachinko machine with the inner frame open. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko machine. [Figure 5] FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the light-emitting unit. [Figure 8] 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the application area of ​​adhesive applied to the design sheet of the light-emitting unit. FIG. [Figure 9] 10(a) to 10(c) are explanatory diagrams showing the procedure for attaching a design sheet for a light-emitting unit. [Figure 10]10(a) and 10(b) are explanatory diagrams showing the adhesive application area to be applied to the design sheet to be affixed to the resin cover of the normal prize winning opening. [Figure 11] 10(a) and 10(b) are explanatory diagrams showing the adhesive application area to be applied to the design sheet to be affixed to the resin cover of the variable prize-winning device. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an application area of ​​adhesive applied to a design sheet of a light-emitting unit in Modification 1. [Figure 13] 10(a) and 10(b) are explanatory diagrams showing the adhesive application area to be applied to the design sheet attached to the resin cover of the normal winning opening in the second modified example. [Figure 14] 10(a) and 10(b) are explanatory diagrams showing the adhesive application area to be applied to the design sheet attached to the resin cover of the variable winning device in the third modified example. [Figure 15] 10(a) and 10(b) are explanatory diagrams showing the adhesive application area to be applied to the design sheet attached to the resin cover of the variable winning device in the fourth modified example. [Figure 16] FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing an application area of ​​adhesive applied to a design sheet attached to a resin cover of a movable body in Modification 5. [Figure 17] (a) is a front view of the design sheet, (b) is a back view of the design sheet, and (c) is a cross-sectional view of (a) taken along line AA. [Figure 18] FIG. 10(a) is a front view of a design sheet according to a modified example, and (b) and (c) are rear views of the same design sheet. [Figure 19] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an inner guide rail attached to the game board shown in FIG. 5. [Figure 20] FIG. 20 is a front perspective view of a ball return prevention mechanism provided in the inner guide rail shown in FIG. 19. [Figure 21] FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the ball return prevention mechanism. [Figure 22] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the ball return prevention mechanism. [Figure 23] This is a front view of the ball return prevention member provided in the ball return prevention mechanism when it is in a closed state. [Figure 24] FIG. 2 is a front view of the ball return prevention member in an open state. [Figure 25] This figure shows a game ball that has entered the game area attempting to return to the boundary area when the ball return prevention member is in the process of changing from a closed state to an open state. [Figure 26] FIG. 26 is an enlarged view of the area surrounded by the dotted line shown in FIG. 25. [Figure 27] FIG. 26 is an enlarged view of the area surrounded by the dotted line shown in FIG. 25. [Figure 28] A figure showing a state in which a game ball that has returned from the game area to the boundary area collides with a ball return prevention member. [Figure 29] FIG. [Figure 30] 10A and 10B are front views showing the first landing of game balls launched by the launching device at different launch intensities. [Figure 31] (a) is a schematic diagram showing the movement of the gaming ball before and after it collides with the first seat in the first area, and (b) is a schematic diagram showing the movement of the gaming ball before and after it collides with the first seat in the second area. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0014] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0015] [Overall configuration] The overall configuration of the pachinko machine according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the pachinko machine with the front frame open, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the pachinko machine with the inner frame open. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a pachinko machine in a released state.

[0016] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the gaming machine 100, which is a pachinko machine, is a machine having four sides arranged in a substantially rectangular shape. The outer frame 102 forms an enclosed space, and the inner frame 102 is attached to the outer frame 102 so as to be freely opened and closed. The door is provided with a frame 104 and a front frame 106 attached to the inner frame 104 so as to be able to open and close freely. 106 is attached to the outer frame 102 via the inner frame 104 so as to be able to open and close freely. The inner frame 104 and the front frame 106 are pivotally supported by an upper hinge mechanism 400 and a lower hinge mechanism 401. The outer frame 102 and the inner frame 104 constitute a main body (game machine frame). The game board unit 600 can hold a skill board unit 600 (see FIG. 5). For example, a game board, a resin member provided on the front of the game board, and an LED that irradiates the resin member with light. (Light emitting means) etc.

[0017] The inner frame 104, like the outer frame 102, has four sides arranged in a substantially rectangular shape to form an enclosed space. The game board 108 is held in the enclosed space. When the game board 10 is in the open state, it can be attached to the inner frame 104. A play area 108a (see FIG. 5) is formed on the front of the 8, and the front frame 106 is closed. When the game machine is in the closed state, the game area can be seen through the transparent window 106a. The game board 108 is not shown in FIG.

[0018] Here, in the game hall (for example, pachinko hall) where the game machines are installed, island equipment is provided. The island equipment is a rectangular frame-shaped facility that can accommodate multiple gaming machines side by side. The island equipment is generally made of wood. The upper and lower parts of the frame 102 are provided with four islands from the inside (the inner periphery side where the inner frame 104 is attached). It is attached to the island equipment by fastening it to the equipment with nails.

[0019] An operating handle 117 protruding from the front side of the gaming machine 100 is provided at the bottom of the front frame 106. The operating handle 117 is provided so that it can be rotated by the player. When the operation handle 117 is rotated to perform the firing operation, the rotation angle of the operation handle 117 The launcher 16 launches the game balls toward the play area of ​​the game board 108 with a launch strength according to the The launching device 16 is disposed below the game board within the inner frame 104. The firing intensities of the firing device 16 include firing intensities A to D, which will be described later.

[0020] The gaming machine 100 is provided with a liquid crystal display (LCD) as a performance device for providing performances during the game. (not shown), a lamp 114 that can be controlled to various lighting modes and emission colors, and a speaker 116 , a performance operation device 118 is provided that accepts operations by the player.

[0021] The effect operation device 118 includes a push button 118a that accepts a push operation by the player, and a and an operation dial 118b that accepts the dial operation of the performance operation device 118. The game is activated according to the image displayed on the LCD display, and the player's operation is performed within the operation validity period. When an operation is accepted, various effects are executed according to the operation.

[0022] At the back side of the effect operation device 118 (the gaming board 108 side), there is a prize payout device 118. An upper tray 120 is provided to guide balls and game balls dispensed from the game ball dispenser. When the upper tray 120 is filled with game balls, the game balls are guided to the lower tray 122. The bottom surface of the lower tray 122 is provided with a ball ejection hole (not shown) for ejecting game balls from the lower tray 122. This ball hole is usually closed by a closing plate (not shown). However, by pressing the ball ejection button 124, the ball ejection button 124 is integrated with the ball ejection button 124. The opening and closing plate slides, and game balls can be discharged from the ball ejection hole to below the lower tray 122. It has become.

[0023] [Configuration of the back of the gaming machine] Next, the configuration of the back of the pachinko machine will be described with reference to Fig. 4. Fig. 4 shows the configuration of the back of the pachinko machine. FIG.

[0024] As shown in FIG. 4, the rear side of the gaming machine 100 houses a main control board that controls the game. The back cover covers the main control board case that houses the sub-control board that controls the performance and the sub-control board case that houses the sub-control board that controls the performance. Cover 200, game information output terminal board 203, prize ball storage tank 204, prize ball payout channel 206 , a payout ball counting switch 208, a payout control board case 210, an inner frame opening switch 212, etc. In addition, the power supply system and control system of the gaming machine 100 are installed on the back side of the gaming machine 100. Various electronic devices (including a control computer not shown) that make up the A power cord and connecting wiring (neither of which are shown) are installed.

[0025] The game information output terminal board 203 is connected to an external electronic device (e.g., a data display device) of the gaming machine 100. , hall computer, etc.) to monitor the game progress status and maintenance of the gaming machine 100. Various external information signals that indicate the game status (e.g., winning ball information, error information, jackpot information, start The game information output terminal board 203 outputs the game information to an external electronic device.

[0026] The prize ball storage tank 204 is attached to a mounting base attached to the top plate of the inner frame 104. As a result, the prize ball storage tank 204 is provided at the top of the rear side of the inner frame 104. The prize ball storage tank 204 stores the game balls supplied from a supply path (not shown). When the prize balls are paid out, the game balls stored in the prize ball storage tank 204 are The balls are guided through a prize ball payout flow path 206 to the upper tray 120 (see FIG. 1) on the front side of the gaming machine 100. The payout ball count switch 208 counts the number of game balls paid out through the prize ball payout flow path 206. Detect the number.

[0027] An inner frame opening switch 212 is provided in the lower left area of ​​the dispensing control board case 210. The power cord (not shown) is connected to a power supply device (for example, This ensures that the power supply (electricity) required for the operation of the gaming machine 100 is secured. It will be preserved.

[0028] [Game board configuration] Next, the configuration of the game board 108 will be described with reference to Figure 5. Figure 5 shows the front of the game board 108. In order to avoid cluttering the drawing, parts that are not relevant to the explanation are omitted. is doing.

[0029] The game board 108 is provided on the front of the game board unit 600 and is hidden by the front door 3. It is disposed so as to face the light window 106a.

[0030] As shown in FIG. 5, the game board 108 is made up of a substantially rectangular acrylic plate (board surface plate) 5a and a rail. A base 26, an outer guide rail (outer rail) 27, and an inner guide rail (inner rail) 28 The rail base 26 is fixed to the front surface of the acrylic plate 5a and has a circular shape when viewed from the front. The outer guide rail 27 has an arc-shaped inner peripheral surface 42a. , and is attached along the left side position away from the center bottom of the game board 108 to the left end, The rail base 26 is disposed in an arc shape around the upper end and the upper right end. A base end support portion 420a for supporting the base end of the outer guide rail 27 is provided at the base end of the surface 42a. At the tip end, a tip support portion 420b is provided to support the tip end of the outer guide rail 27. It is being done.

[0031] The inner guide rail 28 is attached to the inside of the outer guide rail 27 on the front surface of the acrylic plate 5a. The left end of the game board 108 is attached to the left side of the center bottom of the game board 108. The outer guide rail 27 and the inner guide rail 28 are arranged in an arc shape extending from the vicinity of the upper left end to the vicinity of the upper left end. The curved area between the guide rail 28 and the guide passage 29 is the guide passage 29. guides the game balls launched by the launching device 16 (see FIG. 2) to the game area 108a. A boundary area 700 is provided between the guide passage 29 and the play area 108a. The exit of the boundary area 700 is connected to the play area 108a, and the entrance of the boundary area 700 is connected to the guide passage 29. As will be described in detail later, the tip of the inner guide rail 28 is provided with a ball return prevention mechanism. 50 is provided, and this ball return prevention mechanism 50 is disposed in the boundary region 700.

[0032] In addition, a translucent resin is applied to the front of the acrylic plate 5a at a position visible to the player. The resin member 5b is provided at the left center of the acrylic plate 5a. The resin member 5c is provided on the lower right side of the acrylic plate 5a. A design sheet 70 (see FIG. 17(a)) is attached to the front surface of b, and a resin member A design sheet 80 (see FIG. 18(a)) is attached to the front of the design sheet 5c. The sheets 70 and 80 will be described in detail later.

[0033] In the game area 108a, there are a normal winning hole 92, a start winning hole 93, a variable winning device 94, etc. The balls are installed in a circular pattern, and game nails are provided that can change the direction in which the game balls flow. The game balls launched into the game area 108a will flow down and win a regular prize. The ball enters the opening 92 or the starting winning opening 93, or enters the variable winning device 94 when activated.

[0034] In the case where the game board 108 is an acrylic board, which is a transparent resin board, as in this embodiment, the front side In addition, various decorative objects (including movable objects and luminous objects) are placed on the back side of the game board 108. It can add decorativeness.

[0035] Here, the game area 108a has a left hitting area 108a1, a right hitting area 108a2, The left hitting area 108a1 is a ball hitting area where a player can throw a ball in a normal game state. The left hitting operation is to aim at the left hitting area 108a1 and hit the game ball. A plunge position BP (left-handed hitting reference position) is provided in the left-handed hitting area 108a1. In this embodiment, the throwing position BP is a position that is used as a reference when the player performs a left-hand hitting operation. The BP is located at the top left of the play area 108a. It is located near the middle between the exit of the passage 29 and the upper end of the play area 108a, and near this position In this example, multiple nails (five in this example) are arranged (see Figure 5). By hitting the ball, it becomes easier to guide the game ball to the starting winning hole 93, and the probability of the ball entering the starting winning hole 93 is increased. The aim is to shoot the ball towards the BP. On the other hand, the right hitting area 108a2 is used when the player is in a jackpot game state or is an area where the game ball flows down in the time-saving game state. Hitting the game ball is called a right-hand hit operation.

[0036] In the gaming machine 100, in the normal game state, the player places a ball in the left hitting area 108 of the playing area 108a. The player will perform a firing operation (a so-called left-hand shot operation) aiming at a1. By rotating the operation handle 117 by the player, a left shot operation is performed, and the shot When the game ball flows down the left hitting area 108a1 and enters the starting winning hole 93, a special pattern appears. The display of the special symbols will begin to change. If the jackpot symbol stops and is displayed, It becomes a "jackpot", and if a losing symbol stops and is displayed, it becomes a "miss". When a game ball enters the starting winning hole 92 or the starting winning hole 93, a predetermined number of prize balls can be obtained.

[0037] In the jackpot game state, the jackpot opening formed by the variable winning device 94 opens in a predetermined manner. In the jackpot game state, the player performs a right-hand hit operation and the launched game The ball flows down the right hitting area 108a2, and the game ball enters the big prize hole, and the prize ball is obtained. Therefore, the big win gaming state is advantageous for the player.

[0038] In this embodiment, the normal winning slot 92 is a transparent resin cover attached to the front of the game board 108. The resin cover 96 is covered with a design sticker on the front surface of the attachment area. The resin cover 96 is attached to the front surface of the resin cover 96 by adhesive. When the front frame 106 is closed, this is a place where it is difficult for a player or a gaming ball to come into contact.

[0039] The variable winning device 94 is covered by a transparent resin cover 98 attached to the front of the game board 108. The resin cover 98 is covered with a design sheet 99 in the attachment area on the front side thereof. The resin cover 98 is attached to the front frame 10 by an adhesive. When 6 is closed, it is a place where it is difficult for players or game balls to come into contact.

[0040] Furthermore, although not shown in the drawings, the game board 108 has a movable vertically movable lever on the rear side thereof. The movable body is formed in the shape of a plate extending in the left-right direction, and its front surface is covered with a resin cover. The design sheet 500 is attached to the attachment area on the front of the resin cover. The adhesive is applied to the front surface of the resin cover when the front frame 106 is closed. When the ball is in this position, it is difficult for the player or the ball to come into contact with it.

[0041] Next, the decorative plate will be described with reference to Fig. 6. Fig. 6 is a front view of the decorative plate.

[0042] As shown in FIG. 6, a decorative plate 107 is attached to the back of the game board 108. As mentioned above, the game board 108 is made of a transparent resin plate, so that the game board 108 can be played from the front side. The decorative plate 107 can be seen from the outside. The decorative plate 107 is also arranged to surround the play area 108a. The decorative member 109 and the light emitting unit 110 are placed on the wall. 0 can be seen from the front side of the game board 108. Although not shown in the figure, the above-mentioned movable body In the normal state, it is located on the upper rear side of the game board 108, and the player moves the movable body. It is not visible. In normal operation, the movable body is positioned in a position that is visible to the player. That's fine.

[0043] [Light unit] Next, the light emitting unit 110 will be described with reference to Fig. 7. Fig. 7 shows the light emitting unit FIG.

[0044] As shown in FIG. 7, the light emitting unit 110 is attached to a design sheet 1 on which a picture is printed. 11, a base plate 112 to which the design sheet 111 is attached, and a light source 112 from an LED (not shown). The base plate 112 has a light guide lens 113 for guiding light. The area is a place where it is difficult for a player or a game ball to come into contact with the area when the front frame 106 is closed. be.

[0045] On the front side of the decorative member 109, an attachment portion 109a for the base plate 112 is formed. The mounting portion 109a has a shape corresponding to the shape of the base plate 112. The base plate 112 is attached to the attachment portion 109a of the decorative member 109 with a screw (not shown). In addition, an adhesive surface 112a is formed on the front surface of the base plate 112. The design sheet 111 is attached to the back of the decorative member 109. It is attached to the surface.

[0046] The decorative member 109, the design sheet 111, and the base plate 112 are translucent. The decorative member 109 is made of resin. The light from the light guide lens 113 passes through the decorative member 109. The light then penetrates the base plate 112 and the design sheet 111. The visibility of the image on In-Seat 111 is improved, enhancing the dramatic effect.

[0047] Furthermore, a rib 112b extending vertically is formed on the left end of the base plate 112. As will be described later, the design sheet 111 is pressed against the rib 112b. The design sheet 111 is positioned relative to the board 112 .

[0048] Furthermore, the rib 112b of the base plate 112 has a design sheet 111 side (i.e., the right side) The design sheet 111 has a protrusion 112c protruding from the side. Specifically, the protrusion 112c is formed in a recess 111a into which the protrusion 112c can be inserted. The recess 111a is a projection projecting toward the in-seat 111 side. The notch has substantially the same shape as the protrusion 112c and is slightly larger than the outer periphery of the protrusion 112c. When the recess 111a is inserted into the recess 112c, the position of the design sheet 111 in the vertical direction is This will be done.

[0049] When the design sheet 111 is attached to the base plate 112, the design sheet 11 In order to prevent air bubbles from being generated due to air remaining between the nozzle 1 and the nozzle 1, three air bubble prevention holes 112d are provided. It is formed in place.

[0050] [Light unit design sheet] Next, the adhesive applied to the design sheet 111 will be described with reference to FIG. 8. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing the adhesive application area to be applied to the design sheet of the light-emitting unit. 8 shows the back side of design sheet 111.

[0051] As shown in FIG. 8, adhesive 130 is applied to the design sheet 111 (see the figure). The adhesive 130 is applied from the outer edge of the design sheet 111 to the inside at a distance of about 3 mm. The adhesive 130 is also applied to the periphery of the design sheet 111. The periphery is arranged in a circular shape with a width of about 5 mm. In this embodiment, the adhesive 130 is applied at a distance of 3 mm or more from the outer periphery of the design sheet 111. They are spaced apart and not closer than 3 mm.

[0052] The bubble prevention holes 112d of the base plate 112 are formed to prevent the design sheet 111 from being stuck to the base plate 11 2, the adhesive 130 will not adhere to the surface.

[0053] [How to attach the design sheet] Next, the process of attaching the design sheet 111 to the base plate 112 will be described with reference to FIG. Figures 9(a) to 9(c) show the steps involved in attaching the design sheet for the light-emitting unit. FIG.

[0054] As shown in FIG. 9(a), first, a design sheet with adhesive 130 attached to the back side is 111 is tilted relative to the base plate 112 and pressed against the adhesive surface 112a. The end of the design sheet 111 on the recess 111a side faces the rib 112b of the base plate 112. In addition, the adhesive 130 of the design sheet 111 is prevented from adhering to the adhesive surface 112a. The design sheet 111 is tilted so that the edge of the design sheet 111 is attached to the base plate 112. Then, while the design sheet 111 is tilted, the rib 112 of the base plate 112 is pressed against the Slide it towards b.

[0055] Next, as shown in FIG. 9(b), the design sheet 11 is attached to the rib 112b of the base plate 112. 1 and the protrusion 112c of the base plate 112. 111a of the design sheet 111 is inserted into the base plate 112. is positioned.

[0056] Next, as shown in FIG. 9(c), the base plate 112 is rotated around the abutting side of the base plate 112 against the rib 112b. Then, rotate the design sheet 111 so that the design sheet 111 approaches the base plate 112 side. The design sheet 111 is then attached to the adhesive surface 112a of the base plate 112. Since air escapes through the air bubble prevention holes 112d of the base plate 112, the formation of air bubbles is prevented. can be.

[0057] By the above steps, the design sheet 111 can be attached to the base plate 112. Cut.

[0058] For example, the adhesive 130 is applied to the outer periphery of the design sheet 111 and the base plate 112 When positioning from above and pasting design sheet 111, positioning and pasting can be done at the same time. However, in this embodiment, the adhesive 13 0 is applied to a portion spaced a predetermined distance from the outer periphery of the design sheet 111, The in-seat 111 can be attached by sliding it. Since the positioning of the design sheet 111 can be determined before pasting, This makes it easier to separate the steps of attaching and pasting the design sheet 11. 1. It can prevent mistakes when applying the sheet and improve the efficiency of the work when applying the sheet. Furthermore, with the configuration of this embodiment, the adhesive strength of the design sheet 111 can be improved. However, when the front frame 106 of the light emitting unit 110 is closed, The area is extremely unlikely to be touched by the player or the ball. It is more important to prevent a decrease in work efficiency and appearance even if it means a decrease in adhesive strength.

[0059] In addition, for example, a boss for positioning may be formed on the base plate 112, and a design sheet may be provided. When a positioning hole into which the boss is inserted is formed in the design sheet 111, However, in this embodiment, the positioning and attachment of the design 111 are performed at the same time. The sheet 111 is slid to fit the protrusion 112c of the base plate 112 to the design sheet 111. The design sheet 111 is positioned by inserting the recess 111a. This allows the design sheet 111 to be positioned before being attached, This makes it possible to easily position and attach the protection sheet 111 as separate operations. This prevents mistakes when attaching the design sheet 111, and when attaching the sheet This can improve the efficiency of work.

[0060] Furthermore, if air bubbles are generated when the design sheet 111 is attached to the base plate 112, The bubbles become noticeable due to the light emitted toward the design sheet 111. In this embodiment, the base plate 112 is provided with the bubble prevention holes 112d, so that the base plate 112 and the design This eliminates the need to release the air between the seat and the interior of the car, making it ideal for designing cars. This can improve the efficiency of the work when attaching the sheet 111.

[0061] In addition, adhesive 130 is applied to a position at a predetermined distance from the outer periphery of design sheet 111. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the adhesive 130 from spilling out.

[0062] The bubble prevention holes 112d of the base plate 112 are formed to prevent the design sheet 111 from being stuck to the base plate 11 2, the adhesive 130 will not adhere to the surface.

[0063] The position of the adhesive 130 on the design sheet 111 and the The arrangement of the bubble prevention holes 112d is such that the area other than the light-emitting unit 110 (the winning slot and the variable It is applied to the design sheet attached to the winning device (such as an Attacka or an electric chute) Good too.

[0064] [Design sheet for resin cover of regular prize slot] Next, the adhesive of the design sheet 97 attached to the resin cover 96 of the normal winning opening 92 97a will be explained with reference to Figure 10. Figures 10(a) and (b) show the resin of the normal winning slot. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the adhesive application area on the design sheet to be attached to the cover. FIG. 10 shows the back side of the design sheet 97.

[0065] As shown in FIGS. 10(a) and 10(b), an adhesive 97a is applied to the design sheet 97. The design sheet 97 has a transparent area 97b and an opaque area 97c. (In this example, it is divided by the dotted line in the figure). The outer periphery of the transparent region 97 also includes a transparent region 97b and an opaque region 97c. b is not completely transparent, and the transparent area 97b may be more transparent than the opaque area 97c. In other words, the transparent area 97b allows you to see through the adhesive, while the opaque area 97 c is constructed so that it is not possible to see through the adhesive.

[0066] The adhesive 97a is spaced about 1 mm inward from the outer edge of the design sheet 97 (marked by a in the figure). The part shown in the figure) and the space about 3 mm inward from the outer edge of the design sheet 97 ( The part indicated by b in the figure) is taken from the position where the design sheet 97 is about 5 mm inward from the outer edge. In other words, in this embodiment, The adhesive 97a is arranged at a distance of 1 mm or more from the outer edge of the design sheet 97. and are not spaced less than 1 mm apart.

[0067] The adhesive 97a is applied along the outer periphery of the design sheet 97 for approximately 5 m over the entire circumference. The resin cover 96 is arranged in a circular shape with a width of m. When the design sheet 97 is attached, the through holes 96a are arranged in a circular pattern. It is located inside the adhesive 97a.

[0068] By adopting such a configuration, similar to the design sheet 111, the design sheet 9 7. It can prevent mistakes when applying the sheet and improve the efficiency of the work when applying the sheet. In addition, the adhesive 97a is applied at a predetermined distance from the outer periphery of the design sheet 97. Since the adhesive 97a is applied to the surface, it is possible to prevent the adhesive 97a from spilling out. Furthermore, with the configuration of this embodiment, the adhesive strength of the design sheet 97 decreases. However, when the front frame 106 is closed, the resin cover 96 is in danger of being touched by the player or the game ball. In such a place, the adhesive strength is reduced and However, it is more important to prevent a decline in work efficiency and appearance.

[0069] In addition, the adhesive of the design sheet 97 attached to the resin cover 96 of the normal winning opening 92 The arrangement position of 97a and the form of the design sheet 97 are determined by the position other than the normal winning opening 92 (winning opening and Applies to design sheets attached to variable winning devices (such as attackers and electric chute) You may do so.

[0070] [Design sheet for the resin cover of the starting prize slot] The starting winning hole 93 is covered by a transparent resin cover 93a attached to the front of the game board 108. The resin cover 93a is covered with a design sheet 9 in the attachment area on the front side thereof. 3b is attached with an adhesive. The design sheet 97 attached to the resin cover 96 of the normal winning slot 92 and the placement position This has the same configuration as the placement of adhesive.

[0071] [Design sheet for the resin cover of the variable prize device] Next, the design sheet 99 attached to the resin cover 98 of the variable winning device 94 is adhered. The agent 99a will be described with reference to Figure 11. Figures 11(a) and (b) show the variable winning device. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the adhesive application portion of the design sheet to be attached to the resin cover. 11 shows the back side of the design sheet 99.

[0072] As shown in FIGS. 11(a) and 11(b), an adhesive 99a is applied to the design sheet 99. The design sheet 99 has a transparent area 99b and an opaque area 99c. (In this example, it is divided by the dotted line in the figure). The outer periphery of the transparent region 99 also includes a transparent region 99b and an opaque region 99c. b is not completely transparent, and the transparent area 99b is more transparent than the opaque area 99c. .

[0073] The adhesive 99a is placed about 1 mm inward from the outer edge of the design sheet 99. That is, in this embodiment, the adhesive 99a is disposed on the design sheet 97. are placed at a distance of 1 mm or more from the outer edge of the Not yet.

[0074] The adhesive 99a is applied along the outer edge of the design sheet 99 for approximately 5 m over the entire circumference. Specifically, the first adhesive 99d, the second adhesive 99e, and the 99e, a third adhesive 99f, and a fourth adhesive 99g.

[0075] A resin cover 98 is provided between the end of the first adhesive 99d and the end of the second adhesive 99e. Air escape gap 99 of approximately 2.5 mm to allow air to escape between the design sheet 99 and the outside There is h.

[0076] Similarly, there is a gap of about 2.5 mm between the end of the second adhesive 99e and the end of the third adhesive 99f. Similarly, there is an air escape gap 99h between the end of the third adhesive 99f and the end of the fourth adhesive 99g. There is an air escape gap 99h of about 2.5 mm between the end of the fourth adhesive 99g and the first adhesive 99h. Between the end of the adhesive 99d and the adhesive layer 99h, there is an air escape gap 99h of about 2.5 mm.

[0077] The air escape gap 99h is not limited to 2.5 mm, and may be different for each gap.

[0078] The air escape gap 99h is disposed in the transparent area 99b on the outer periphery of the design sheet 99. The image is also arranged in an opaque area 99c on the outer periphery of the design sheet 99.

[0079] By configuring it in this way, the air escape gap 99h is formed at the outer periphery of the design sheet 99. Since it is also placed in the opaque area, it is possible to You can see where the air is escaping.

[0080] In addition, by adopting such a configuration, similar to the design sheet 111, This prevents mistakes when applying the sheet and improves work efficiency. In addition, the air between the resin cover 98 and the design sheet 99 can be released to the outside. This eliminates the need to peel off the sticker, improving work efficiency when applying Design Sheet 99. In addition, the adhesive 99a is applied at a predetermined distance from the outer periphery of the design sheet 99. Since the adhesive 99a is applied to the correct position, it is possible to prevent the adhesive 99a from spilling out. Furthermore, when the configuration of this embodiment is used, the adhesive strength of the design sheet 99 is reduced. However, when the front frame 106 of the resin cover 98 is closed, the player and the game balls cannot be seen. It is located in a place where it is very unlikely to be touched. In such a place, the adhesive strength is reduced. It is more important to prevent a decline in work efficiency and appearance even if it means making changes.

[0081] In addition, the adhesive of the design sheet 99 attached to the resin cover 98 of the variable winning device 94 The arrangement position of the agent 99a and the form of the design sheet 99 are determined by the area other than the variable winning device 94 (winning A design sticker that is attached to the resin cover that covers the opening and variable winning device (such as the electric chute). This may also be applied to

[0082] [Variation 1] Next, a first modification of the above embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 12. In the figure, the adhesive application portion is shown on the design sheet of the light-emitting unit. be.

[0083] In the first modification, the portion of the design sheet 111 where the adhesive 130 is applied is different. Then, as in the first modified example, adhesive 130 is applied to the design sheet 111, and the above embodiment It is also possible to carry out the above. Note that FIG. 12 shows the back side of the design sheet 111. Furthermore, detailed explanations of the same parts as those in the above embodiment will be omitted.

[0084] As shown in FIG. 12, adhesive 130 is applied to the design sheet 111 (see FIG. The adhesive 130 is applied to the design sheet 111 from the outer edge to the inside by about 3 mm. The adhesive 130 is disposed at a distance from the outside of the design sheet 111. The conductors are arranged along the periphery in a ring shape with a width of about 5 mm. The adhesive 130 is not applied all around the outer periphery of the design sheet 111, but is applied partially ( That is, it is composed of the first adhesive 130a to the fourth adhesive 130d. By forming gaps between the ends of the adhesives 130a to 130d, the base plate 1 There are four air escape gaps 131 between the design sheet 111 and the panel 12 to let the air out. It is being formed.

[0085] As a result, in the first modification, the air between the base plate 112 and the design sheet 111 is evacuated. This eliminates the need to shave off the adhesive when pasting the design sheet 111. Efficiency can be improved.

[0086] In particular, by forming the air bubble prevention hole 112d in addition to the air bubble prevention hole 112d in the above embodiment, The generation of bubbles can be prevented.

[0087] In addition, the arrangement position of the adhesive 130 of the design sheet 111 in the first modification and the The shape of the card 111 is the part other than the light emitting unit 110 (a prize opening and a variable prize device (so-called It may also be applied to a design sheet that is attached to a resin cover that covers a device such as a light bulb, an electric chute, etc.

[0088] [Variation 2] Next, the adhesive of the design sheet 97 attached to the resin cover 96 of the normal winning opening 92 The second modification of the 97a will be described with reference to FIG. 13. FIGS. 13(a) and 13(b) show the second modification. In the case of regular prize winning, application of adhesive to be applied to the design sheet attached to the resin cover of the prize winning opening FIG.

[0089] In the second modification, the area where the adhesive 97a is applied to the design sheet 97 is different. 13 shows the back side of the design sheet 97. A detailed explanation of the minutes will be omitted.

[0090] As shown in FIGS. 13(a) and 13(b), an adhesive 97a is applied to the design sheet 97. The design sheet 67 has a transparent area 97b and an opaque area 97c. (In this example, it is divided by the dotted line in the figure). The outer periphery of the transparent region 97 also includes a transparent region 97b and an opaque region 97c. b is not completely transparent, and the transparent area 97b may be more transparent than the opaque area 97c. .

[0091] The adhesive 97a is placed about 1 mm inward from the outer edge of the design sheet 97. It is placed in a suitable location.

[0092] The adhesive 97a is applied along the outer periphery of the design sheet 97 for approximately 5 m over the entire circumference. In the second modification, the resin cover is arranged so that two rings are formed with a width of 1 / 2 m. Two through holes 96a are formed in the base 96, and when a design sheet 97 is attached, The two through holes 96a are each located inside an adhesive 97a arranged in a circular shape.

[0093] By adopting such a configuration, similar to the design sheet 111, the design sheet 9 7. It can prevent mistakes when applying the sheet and improve the efficiency of the work when applying the sheet. In addition, the adhesive 97a is applied at a predetermined distance from the outer periphery of the design sheet 97. Since the adhesive 97a is applied to the surface, it is possible to prevent the adhesive 97a from spilling out.

[0094] In addition, the position of the adhesive 97a of the design sheet 97 in the second modified example The mode of the slot 97 is a portion other than the normal winning slot 92 (a winning slot or a variable winning device (so-called attack It may also be applied to a design sheet that is attached to a resin cover that covers a lamp, electric choke, etc.

[0095] [Variation 3] Next, the design sheet 160, which has a different opaque area from the design sheet 99, is applied to the resin cover 9 8, and the position of the adhesive 160a of the design sheet 160 is A third modification example, which differs from the first modification example in that the adhesive 99a of the hole 99 is disposed at a different position, will be described with reference to FIG. 14(a) and (b) are designs attached to the resin cover of the variable prize-winning device in the fifth modified example. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing the adhesive application portion to be applied to the in-sheet. The back side of the card 160 is shown. In addition, the same parts as those in the above embodiment will not be explained in detail. The details are omitted.

[0096] As shown in FIGS. 14(a) and 14(b), adhesive 160a is applied to the design sheet 160. The design sheet 160 has a transparent area 160b and an opaque area 160c. The area 160c is included (in this example, the area other than the outer periphery is defined by the dotted line in the drawing). The outer periphery of the design sheet 160 is also divided into a transparent area 160b and an opaque area 160c. Note that the transparent area 160b is not completely transparent, and the transparent area 97b is not opaque. It is sufficient that the transparency is higher than that of the region 160c.

[0097] The transparent area 160b and the opaque area 160c included in the outer periphery of the design sheet 160 are In FIG. 16c, the opaque region 160c is larger than the transparent region 160b.

[0098] The adhesive 160a is applied at a distance of about 1 mm inward from the outer periphery of the design sheet 160. It is placed in a position that takes

[0099] The adhesive 160a is applied along the outer periphery of the design sheet 160, approximately over the entire periphery. The adhesive 160a is arranged in a circular shape with a width of 3 mm. The portion of the sheet 160 other than the outer periphery thereof is annular with a width of about 3 mm along the opaque region 160c. They are arranged as follows.

[0100] The adhesive 160a is provided with an air escape of about 2 mm to allow air to escape to the outside. A plurality of gaps 160h are formed. The air escape gaps 160h are formed by It is arranged in both the transparent area 160b of the outer periphery and the opaque area 160c of the opaque part. , and are also arranged in the opaque area 160c other than the outer periphery of the design sheet 160. The resin cover 98 and the design sheet 160 are configured so that there is no part where they are sealed. do.

[0101] In the third modification, the resin cover 98 has a design sheet 160 attached to the area where the design sheet 160 is attached. In this example, a through hole 98a is formed in which a gaming machine component is fitted. 1, a display 150 capable of illuminating a design sheet 160 is given as an example. 50 has a display body 150a and a plurality of red lamps 150b (three in this example). The lamps 150b face the transparent areas 160b of the design sheet 160. The display body 150a is disposed in a position where the opaque area 16 of the design sheet 160 is The adhesive 160a is disposed in a position facing the display main body 150a. However, it is not arranged at a position corresponding to the lamp 150b. It has not been done.

[0102] By adopting such a configuration, similar to the design sheet 111, the design sheet 1 60 It can prevent mistakes when applying the sheet and improve work efficiency when applying the sheet. In addition, the air between the resin cover 98 and the design sheet 160 can be released to the outside. This saves the trouble of having to attach the design sheet 160, improving the efficiency of the work. In addition, the adhesive 160a can be applied at a predetermined distance from the outer periphery of the design sheet 160. Since the adhesive 160a is applied at a predetermined position, it is possible to prevent the adhesive 160a from spilling out. This can be done.

[0103] In addition, the position and design of the adhesive 160a of the design sheet 160 in the third modification The form of the sheet 160 is such that the portion other than the variable winning device 94 (the winning slot and the variable winning device (so-called It may also be applied to a design sheet that is attached to a resin cover that covers a display panel, such as a display panel, an electric chute, etc.

[0104] [Variation 4] Next, the design sheet 170, which has a different opaque area from the design sheet 99, is placed on the resin cover 9 8, and the position of the adhesive 170a of the design sheet 170 is A sixth modification example, which differs from the first modification example in that the adhesive 99a of the hole 99 is disposed at a different position, will be described with reference to FIG. 15(a) and (b) are designs attached to the resin cover of the variable prize-winning device in the fourth modification. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing the adhesive application portion to be applied to the in-sheet. The back side of the card 170 is shown. In addition, the same parts as those in the above embodiment will not be explained in detail. The details are omitted.

[0105] As shown in FIGS. 15(a) and 15(b), adhesive 170a is applied to the design sheet 170. The design sheet 170 has a transparent area 170b and an opaque area 170c. The area 170c is included (in this example, the area other than the outer periphery is defined by the dotted line in the drawing). The outer periphery of the design sheet 160 is also divided into a transparent area 160b and an opaque area 160c. Note that the transparent area 170b is not completely transparent, and the transparent area 97b is not opaque. It is sufficient that the transparency is higher than that of the region 160c.

[0106] In the fourth modification, the resin cover 98 has a design sheet 170 attached to the area where the design sheet 170 is attached. In this example, a through hole 98a is formed in which a gaming machine component is fitted. 1, a display 150 capable of illuminating a design sheet 170 is given as an example. 50 has a display body 150a and a plurality of red lamps 150b (three in this example). The lamps 150b face the transparent areas 170b of the design sheet 170. The display unit main body 150a is disposed in a position where the opaque area 17 of the design sheet 170 is It is located opposite 0c.

[0107] The adhesive 170a is placed at a distance from the outer periphery of the design sheet 170. In other words, the design sheet 170 is arranged without leaving any blank space along the outer periphery. The adhesive 170a is applied along the outer periphery of the design sheet 170. The design sheet is arranged in a circular pattern with a width of about 10 mm. When the design sheet 170 is attached to the resin cover 98, the display The distance to the end of the main body 150a is less than 10 mm. However, they are not arranged on the surface of the display body 150a and at positions corresponding to the lamps 150b. stomach.

[0108] By adopting such a configuration, similar to the design sheet 111, the design sheet 9 9. It can prevent mistakes when applying the sheet and improve the efficiency of the work when applying the sheet. In addition, the adhesive 99a is applied at a predetermined distance from the outer periphery of the design sheet 170. Since the adhesive 99a is applied at the position, it is possible to prevent the adhesive 99a from spilling out. .

[0109] In addition, the position and design of the adhesive 170a of the design sheet 170 in the fourth modification The form of the sheet 170 is such that the portion other than the variable winning device 94 (the winning slot and the variable winning device (so-called It may also be applied to a design sheet that is attached to a resin cover that covers a display panel, such as a display panel, an electric chute, etc.

[0110] [Variation 5] Next, regarding the adhesive on the design sheet attached to the resin cover of the aforementioned moving body, The description will be made with reference to Fig. 16. Fig. 16 shows a design sheet 5 attached to the resin cover of the movable body. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing the application portion of adhesive 501 applied to design 00. It shows the back side of the sheet 500. In the following description, the The up, down, left and right directions are specified as follows.

[0111] As shown in FIG. 16, the design sheet 500 is formed to correspond to the shape of the resin cover of the movable body. The back surface of the design sheet 500 is coated with adhesive 501. The adhesive 501 is applied to the outer adhesive layer arranged along the outer periphery of the design sheet. The adhesive (first adhesive portion) 502 and the inner adhesive portion 503 are arranged at predetermined positions inside the outer adhesive portion 502. and an adhesive (second adhesive portion) 503.

[0112] The outer adhesive 502 includes a first outer adhesive 502a, a second outer adhesive 502b, and a third outer adhesive 502c. a side adhesive 502c and a fourth outer adhesive 502d.

[0113] The first outer adhesive 502a is formed along the upper part of the back surface of the design sheet 500. The width W1 of the first outer adhesive 502a is, for example, 4.0 mm.

[0114] The second outer adhesive 502b is formed along the lower part of the back surface of the design sheet 500. The width W2 of the second outer adhesive 502b is wider than the width W1 of the first outer adhesive 502a. It is large, for example 5.4 mm.

[0115] The third outer adhesive 502c is formed along the right side of the back surface of the design sheet 500. The width W3 of the narrowest part of the third outer adhesive 502c is, for example, 3.0 mm. do.

[0116] The fourth outer adhesive 502d is formed along the left side of the back surface of the design sheet 500. The width W4 of the narrowest part of the fourth outer adhesive 502d is As with c, it is, for example, 3.0 mm.

[0117] The first outer adhesive 502a, the second outer adhesive 502b, the third outer adhesive 502c, and The widths of the fourth outer adhesive 502d and the fourth outer adhesive 502e are not limited to the above values, and may be set appropriately. It can be set.

[0118] The outer adhesive 502 thus formed has a plurality of (six in this example) communication holes (gaps, Specifically, the first outer adhesive 502a is provided on the right side of the first outer adhesive 502b. A first communication hole 504a is formed between the end of the adhesive layer 502a and the upper end of the third outer adhesive 502c. In addition, the gap between the left end of the first outer adhesive 502a and the upper end of the fourth outer adhesive 502d is The width W5 and the length W6 of the first communication holes 504a and 504b are respectively The width W6 of each of the two communication holes 504b is, for example, 1.5 mm.

[0119] Furthermore, between the right end of the second outer adhesive 502b and the bottom end of the third outer adhesive 500c A third communication hole 504c is formed in the left end of the second outer adhesive 502b. A fourth communication hole 504d is formed between the lower end of the fourth outer adhesive 502d and the fourth outer adhesive 502d. The width W7 of the third communication hole 504c and the width W8 of the fourth communication hole 504d are, for example, 1 .5mm.

[0120] Furthermore, a fifth communication hole 504e is formed in the approximate center of the third outer adhesive 502c. Furthermore, a sixth communication hole 504f is formed in the approximate center of the fourth outer adhesive 502d. The width W9 of the fifth communication hole 504e and the width W10 of the sixth communication hole 504f are, for example, For example, 1.5 mm.

[0121] The widths of the first through-hole 504a to the sixth through-hole 504f are not limited to the above values. It can be set appropriately without being restricted.

[0122] In this way, the back surface of the design sheet 500 is provided with an outer adhesive 502 ( First outer adhesive 502a, second outer adhesive 502b, third outer adhesive 502c, fourth outer The outer adhesive 502 is applied to the first communicating hole 50. The adhesive is applied so as to form the 4a to 6th communication holes 504f.

[0123] On the other hand, the inner adhesive 503 is applied to the design sheet 500 in accordance with the pattern printed on the surface of the design sheet 500. The adhesive layer 503 is formed in a fixed shape, and includes a plurality of (seven in this example) first inner adhesives 503a and a plurality of second adhesives 503b. 2 inner adhesive 503b.

[0124] The seven first inner adhesives 503a are mainly printed on the surface of the design sheet 500. In particular, each first inner adhesive 5 03a is formed along the outside of the outline of a predetermined character, It does not overlap with the head or face.

[0125] Although not shown, the surface of the design sheet 500 has a number of characters (for example, five characters) printed on it. The seven first inner adhesives 503a are printed with a design The holes are formed at predetermined intervals along the longitudinal direction of the sheet 500.

[0126] For the sake of convenience, the following description will be made from the right to the left in the longitudinal direction of the design sheet 500. The seven first inner adhesives 503a are sequentially designated by the reference numerals 503a1, 503a2, . . . ·,503a6,503a7.

[0127] The first inner adhesive 503a1 is disposed on the rightmost side of the seven first inner adhesives 503a. The first inner adhesive 503a1 is a first outer adhesive 502a, a second outer adhesive 502b, and a 502b and the third outer adhesive 502c.

[0128] The first inner adhesive 503a1 has a plurality of (four in this example) communication holes (second gaps) formed therein. Specifically, the upper end of the first inner adhesive 503a1 and the first outer adhesive 503b are A seventh communication hole 504g is formed between the right end of the adhesive 502a and the first inner An eighth communication hole is provided between the lower end of the side adhesive 503a1 and the lower end of the third outer adhesive 502c. The width of the seventh communicating hole 504g and the width of the eighth communicating hole 504h are The width of each of the first to sixth communication holes 504a to 504f is, for example, 1.5 mm.

[0129] In addition, a ninth communication hole 5 is formed between the first inner adhesive 503a1 and the third outer adhesive 502c. Furthermore, a tenth through-hole 04i is formed in the approximate center of the first inner adhesive 503a1. 504j is formed (that is, the first inner adhesive 503a1 is The width of the ninth communicating hole 504i and the width of the tenth communicating hole 504j are The width of the hole 504j is, for example, 1.5 mm, similar to the first to sixth communication holes 504a to 504f. is.

[0130] The widths of the seventh through-hole 504g to the tenth through-hole 504j are not limited to the above values. It can be set appropriately without being fixed.

[0131] The first inner adhesive 503a7 is disposed on the leftmost side of the seven first inner adhesives 503a. The first inner adhesive 503a7 is a first outer adhesive 502a and a fourth outer adhesive 503b. The first inner adhesive 502d is disposed apart from the lower end of the first inner adhesive 502d. 03a7 is the left end of the second outer adhesive 502b and the bottom end of the fourth outer adhesive 502d. is connected.

[0132] The first inner adhesive 503a7 has a plurality of (two in this example) communication holes (second gaps) formed therein. Specifically, the first inner adhesive 503a7 and the first outer adhesive 50 An eleventh communication hole 504k is formed between the left end of the first inner adhesive 504a and the left end of the second inner adhesive 504b. A twelfth communication hole 504l is formed in the approximate center of 503a7 (that is, the first inner connection The adhesive 503a7 is divided into upper and lower parts by the twelfth communication hole 504l. The width of the 11th communicating hole 504k and the width of the 12th communicating hole 504l are respectively As with 504a to 504f, it is, for example, 1.5 mm.

[0133] The widths of the eleventh and twelfth communication holes 504k and 504l are not limited to the above values. It can be set appropriately without being restricted.

[0134] Although detailed description will be omitted, the first inner adhesive 503a1 and the first inner adhesive 503a7 As described above, the first inner adhesives 503a2 to 503a6 are disposed between them. The first inner adhesives 503a2 to 503a6 are all the outer adhesive 502 (first outer adhesive 503a2 to 503a6). Side adhesive 502a, second outer adhesive 502b, third outer adhesive 502c, fourth outer adhesive 502d). That is, the first inner adhesives 503a2 to 503a6 are None of them are connected to the outer adhesive 502. The first inner adhesives 503a2 to 503a6, a thirteenth communication hole (second gap) 504m is formed between the outer adhesive 502. It is designed to allow this.

[0135] The plurality of second inner adhesives 503b are formed in a predetermined shape, such as a strip shape, and The design is made so as to overlap the body part of a predetermined character printed on the surface of the design sheet 500. The second inner adhesives 503b are arranged in the lower half area of ​​the sheet 500. The side adhesive 502 and the first inner adhesives 503a1 and 503a2 are spaced apart.

[0136] The plurality of second inner adhesives 503b are connected to the first outer adhesive 502a or The second outer adhesive 502b is provided between the first outer adhesive 502a and the second outer adhesive 502b, and a fourteenth communication hole (second gap) 504n is formed between the first outer adhesive 502a and the second outer adhesive 502b. The plurality of second inner adhesives 503b are mainly formed of the first inner adhesive The first inner adhesive 503a4 and the like are connected to the first inner adhesive 503a2 to 503a6. It is being done.

[0137] In this way, on the back surface of the design sheet 500, at the rightmost position, there is a tenth through-hole 504j. The first inner adhesive 503a1 having the following properties is applied. 3a1 is a first outer adhesive 502a, a second outer adhesive 502b, and a third outer adhesive 50 2c, a seventh communication hole 504g, an eighth communication hole 504h, and a ninth communication hole 504i are formed. It is applied so that it can be easily attached.

[0138] Also, on the leftmost side of the design sheet 500, there is a first inner connecting portion 504b having a twelfth communicating hole 504l. The first inner adhesive 503a7 is applied to the first outer The adhesive 502a is applied so as to form an eleventh communication hole 504k. Furthermore, between the first inner adhesive 503a1 and the first inner adhesive 503a7, a first inner adhesive Side adhesives 503a2 to 503a6 and a second inner adhesive 503b are applied.

[0139] In this way, the back surface of the design sheet 500 is coated with an outer adhesive along its outer periphery. 502 and an inner adhesive 503 applied inside the outer adhesive 502 to form a plurality of regions. Several areas are free of any adhesive and are marked with the following: The third region R3 and the fifth region R5 to the seventh region R7 are Closer to the center of the design sheet 500 than the first region R1, the second region R2, and the fourth region R4 The first region R1 to the seventh region R7 are connected by communication holes, which will be described later. It communicates with the adjacent region and corresponds to the "non-adhesive portion" constituting the present invention.

[0140] Specifically, the first region (first non-adhesive portion) R1 is formed on the right edge of the design sheet 500. In the first outer adhesive 502a, the third outer adhesive 502c, and the upper first inner adhesive The first region (part of the non-adhesive portion) R1 is a region surrounded by the first adhesive agent 503a1. The second region (first non-adhesive portion) R2 includes a through hole 504a. At the right end of 500, a first outer adhesive 502a, a third outer adhesive 502c, and a lower The second region (a part of the non-adhesive portion) is surrounded by the first inner adhesive 503a1. The fifth communication hole 504e is included in the first region R1 and the second region R2. includes the ninth communication hole 504i.

[0141] Furthermore, the third region (first non-adhesive portion) R3 is located to the left of the right end of the design sheet 500. The area is generally located between the first outer adhesive 502a and the second outer adhesive 502. b, the first inner adhesive 503a1, the first inner adhesive 503a2, and the second inner adhesive 50 The third region R3 (a part of the non-bonded portion) is a region surrounded by the third communicating The hole 504c, the seventh communication hole 504g, the eighth communication hole 504h, and the tenth communication hole 504j are The seventh communication hole 504g may be included in the first region R1, and the eighth communication hole 50 The tenth communicating hole 504j may be included in the first region R1 or the second region R2. It may be included in the second region R2.

[0142] The third region R3 is in communication with the first region R1 via the seventh communication hole 504g. The third region R3 is connected to the first region R1 via the tenth communication hole 504j and the ninth communication hole 504i. The first region R1 communicates with the outside space via the first communication hole 504a. Therefore, when attaching the design sheet 500 to the front of the resin cover of the movable body, Even if air bubbles (air) enter the area R3, the air bubbles are released through the seventh communication hole 504g or the tenth communication hole 504g. The liquid is moved to the first region R1 through the hole 504j and the ninth communication hole 504i. 1 to the outside space via the first communication hole 504a.

[0143] The third region R3 is in communication with the second region R2 via an eighth communication hole 504h. The third region R3 is connected to the second region R2 via the tenth communication hole 504j and the ninth communication hole 504i. The second region R2 communicates with the external space via the fifth communication hole 504e. Therefore, when attaching the design sheet 500 to the front surface of the resin cover of the movable body, Even if air bubbles enter the third region R3, the air bubbles are evacuated through the eighth communication hole 504h or the tenth communication hole 504h. 504j and the ninth communication hole 504i to the second region R2, The air can be discharged from the fifth communication hole 504e to the outside space.

[0144] Furthermore, the third region R3 communicates with the outside space via the third communication hole 504c. Therefore, when the design sheet 500 is attached to the front surface of the resin cover of the movable body, the third region R Even if air bubbles enter the third communication hole 504c, the air bubbles can be directly discharged to the outside space through the third communication hole 504c. Cut.

[0145] The first region R1 and the second region R2 are in communication with each other via the ninth communication hole 504i. Therefore, even if the first communication hole 504a is clogged with dust or the like, the first region R1 The invading air bubbles are moved to the second region R2 through the ninth communication hole 504i. 2 to the outside space via the fifth communication hole 504e.

[0146] Next, the fourth region (first non-adhesive portion) R4 is formed at the left end of the design sheet 500. The adhesive layer is made of the first outer adhesive 502a, the fourth outer adhesive 502d, and the first inner adhesive 503a7. The fourth region (part of the non-bonded portion) R4 is a region surrounded by the second communication hole 504b and and a sixth communication hole 504f.

[0147] The fifth region (second non-adhesive portion) R5 is located to the right of the left end of the design sheet 500. The area where the adhesive is located is generally the first outer adhesive 502a and the second outer adhesive 502b. , the first inner adhesive 503a7, the first inner adhesive 503a5, and the second inner adhesive 503 The fifth region (a part of the non-bonded portion) R5 is the region surrounded by the eleventh communicating portion. The eleventh communicating hole 504k and the twelfth communicating hole 504l are included. The twelfth communication hole 504l may be included in the fourth region R4.

[0148] The fifth region R5 communicates with the fourth region R4 via the eleventh communication hole 504k. The fourth region R4 is in communication with the second communication hole 504l. 4b and communicates with the outside space through the sixth communication hole 504f. Therefore, when attaching the design sheet 500 to the front surface of the resin cover of the movable body, Even if air bubbles enter the fifth region R5, the air bubbles are evacuated through the eleventh communicating hole 504k or the twelfth communicating hole 504k. 504l to the fourth region R4, and then from the fourth region R4 to the second communication hole 504b. Alternatively, it can be discharged to the outside space via the sixth communication hole 504f.

[0149] Finally, the sixth region (second non-adhesive portion) R6 is a region located to the left of the third region R3. The area generally includes a first outer adhesive 502a, a second outer adhesive 502b, and a first inner adhesive 502c. The adhesive 503a2, the first inner adhesive 503a4, and the second inner adhesive 503b The seventh region (second non-adhesive portion) R7 is located to the right of the fifth region R5. The area is generally located between the first outer adhesive 502a and the second outer adhesive 502. b, the first inner adhesive 503a5, the first inner adhesive 503a4, and the second inner adhesive 50 The sixth region (part of the non-bonded portion) R6 and the seventh region R7 are surrounded by the area 3b. (Part of the non-bonded portion) R7 has a plurality of thirteenth communicating holes 504m and fourteenth communicating holes 504n. The 13th communication hole 504m and the 14th communication hole 504 are located on the far right. n may be included in the third region R3, and may include the thirteenth communication hole 504m located on the leftmost side and The fourteenth communication hole 504n may be included in the seventh region R7.

[0150] The sixth region R6 is connected to the third region R1 via the thirteenth communication hole 504m or the fourteenth communication hole 504n. R3. Therefore, the design sheet 500 is attached to the front of the resin cover of the movable body. Even if air bubbles get into the sixth region R6 during installation, the air bubbles can be removed through the thirteenth communication hole 504m or After moving to the third region R3 through the fourteenth communication hole 504n, the outer It can be discharged into space.

[0151] The seventh region R7 is connected to the third region R1 via the thirteenth communication hole 504m or the fourteenth communication hole 504n. Therefore, the design sheet 500 is placed in front of the resin cover of the movable body. Even if air bubbles get into the seventh region R7 when the adhesive is attached to the surface, the air bubbles are released through the thirteenth communication hole 504. After the liquid is moved to the fifth region R5 through the fourteenth communication hole 504n or the fourteenth communication hole 504m, the liquid is and discharged to the outside space.

[0152] The sixth region R6 and the seventh region R7 also have the thirteenth communicating hole 504m or the fourteenth communicating hole 504 Therefore, the first region R1 to the seventh region R7 are all connected to each other via the adjacent Therefore, the design sheet 500 is attached to the front surface of the resin cover of the movable body. Even if air bubbles get into any of the first region R1 to seventh region R7 when attaching the film to the substrate, The bubbles can be moved toward an area where they can be easily discharged into the external space.

[0153] In this way, the back surface of the design sheet 500 is formed with the first region R1 to the sixth region R6. These regions are connected to adjacent regions, and bubbles that enter these regions are trapped in the The air can be discharged to the outside space from the first area R1, the second area R2, and the third area R3. The ratio of the first region R1 to the seventh region R7 is larger than that of the outer adhesive 502 and the inner adhesive 50 3 is larger than the proportion of the back surface of the design sheet 500. For example, the proportion of the outer adhesive 502 and the inner adhesive 503 in the first region R1 to the seventh region R2 is This is smaller than the proportion occupied by R7.

[0154] In addition, a circular first positioning hole 50 is provided at the bottom right of the back surface of the design sheet 500. The first positioning hole 505 is provided on the front surface of the resin cover of the movable body. A first positioning pin (not shown) can be inserted into the hole.

[0155] In addition, a horizontally long rectangular second positioning mark is provided at the bottom left of the back of the design sheet 500. The second positioning hole 506 is provided with a hole 506. A second positioning pin (not shown) can be inserted into the hole.

[0156] As described above, the gaming machine 100 includes a gaming board (in this example, a gaming machine including a gaming board 108). A machine (pachinko machine) is provided with a sheet (in this example, a design sheet) on the front of the game board. 500) is provided on the back surface of the sheet, and an adhesive portion (main In this example, the outer adhesive 502) and the non-adhesive portion where the adhesive portion is not formed (in this example, the first The adhesive portion is included in a part of the non-adhesive portion. The holes are set so that gaps (in this example, the first through-hole 504a to the sixth through-hole 504f) are formed. The gap allows air that has entered the non-adhered portion to be discharged to the outside space. Therefore, even if air gets into the non-adhesive part when attaching the sheet to the game board, Air can be discharged to the outside space through the gap. Therefore, the sheet is difficult to peel off from the game board. It is possible.

[0157] The gaming machine 100 is a gaming machine (such as a pachinko machine) equipped with a gaming board (in this example, a gaming board 108). A sheet (in this example, a design sheet 500) is provided on the front of the game board. The back surface of the sheet is provided with a first adhesive portion (in this example, outer adhesive 502) and a second adhesive portion (in this example, inner adhesive 50 3) and a non-adhesive portion where the first adhesive portion and the second adhesive portion are not formed (in this example, The first adhesive portion has a first gap (in this example, , first communication hole 504a to sixth communication hole 504f), and The attachment portion has second gaps (in this example, the seventh through-hole 504g to the fourteenth through-hole 504n) formed therein. the first gap and the second gap are included in a part of the non-adhered portion. The non-adhesive portion is a first non-adhesive portion (in this example, a first region R1, a second region R2, and a third region R3). 4 region R4) and a second non-adhesive portion located closer to the center of the sheet than the first non-adhesive portion. (In this example, the third region R3, the fifth region R5 to the seventh region R7), and The gap allows air that has entered the second non-adhesive portion to be discharged to the first non-adhesive portion, and The gap allows air that has entered the first non-adhesive portion to be discharged to the outside space. Therefore, even if air gets into the second non-adhesive portion when attaching the sheet to the game board, the air The air is then discharged into the first non-adhesive portion through the second gap, and the air that has entered the first non-adhesive portion is then discharged into the first non-adhesive portion through the second gap. The sheet can be discharged to the outside space through the gap. Therefore, it is difficult for the sheet to peel off from the game board. This can be done.

[0158] In addition, among the inner adhesives 503, the plurality of first inner adhesives 503a are mainly The circle is drawn along the outline of a predetermined character printed on the surface of the design sheet 500. It is formed along the outside of the outline and does not overlap with the character's head or face. Therefore, the design sheet 500 attached to the resin cover of the movable body can be visually confirmed from the front side. Even if the character is discolored, the appearance of the character may be affected. This can prevent this from happening.

[0159] Furthermore, among the inner adhesives 503, the plurality of second inner adhesives 503b are, for example, The design sheet 500 is formed in a predetermined shape such as a strip, and a predetermined key printed on the surface of the design sheet 500 is attached to the design sheet 500. It is placed in the lower half of the design sheet 500 so as to overlap with the body part of the character. Therefore, the adhesive surface between the back surface of the design sheet 500 and the front surface of the resin cover of the movable body The product can be increased and sufficient adhesive strength can be maintained.

[0160] The back surface of the design sheet 500 is occupied by the first region R1 to the seventh region R7. The proportion of the adhesive layer 502 is larger than the proportion of the adhesive layer 503. In this case, the proportion of the outer adhesive 502 and the inner adhesive 503 in the first region R1 to the seventh region R2 is For example, the ratio of the outer adhesive 502 and the inner adhesive 503 is smaller than the ratio of the area R7. The ratio of the first region R1 to the seventh region R7 is set to approximately 30% and 70%, respectively. In this way, when attaching the design sheet 500 to the game board 108, This reduces the possibility of air getting into the outer adhesive 502 or the inner adhesive 503 itself. Therefore, due to such air intrusion, the design sheet 500 may not be attached to the game board 10. In other words, the design sheet 500 can be prevented from peeling off easily from the game board 10. 8, making it even more difficult to peel off.

[0161] In addition, at the bottom right of the back of the design sheet 500, the first place of the resin cover of the movable body is A circular first positioning hole 505 into which a positioning pin (not shown) can be inserted is formed. The lower left corner of the back of the design sheet 500 is provided with a second positioning pin for the resin cover of the movable body. A second positioning hole 506 having a horizontally long rectangular shape is formed in which a stator (not shown) can be inserted.

[0162] Therefore, when attaching the design sheet 500 to the resin cover of the movable body, first, After inserting the first positioning pin of the cover into the first positioning hole 505 of the design sheet 500 Then, insert the second positioning pin of the resin cover into the second positioning hole 506 of the design sheet 500. By inserting the second positioning sheet 500 into the second positioning sheet 500, the positioning of the second positioning sheet 500 can be easily performed. Since the hole 506 is formed in a horizontally long rectangular shape, the first positioning pin can be attached to the design sheet. When the design sheet 500 is inserted into the first positioning hole 505 of the Even if the second positioning pin is inserted into the second positioning hole 506, the second positioning pin can be inserted into the second positioning hole 506. 00 pasting work can be done easily.

[0163] In the fifth modified example, the first positioning hole 505 is formed at the right end of the second outer adhesive 502b. The second positioning hole 506 is formed at a position slightly overlapping the left end of the second outer adhesive 502b. The portion slightly overlaps the lower end of the fourth outer adhesive 502d and the lower end of the first inner adhesive 503a7. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration.

[0164] For example, the first positioning hole 505 and the second positioning hole 506 are not It may be formed at a position where it does not overlap with the adhesive 502 and the inner adhesive 503. If so, the first positioning hole 505 and the second positioning hole 506 and the adhesive (outer adhesive 502 and The back surface of the design sheet 500 and the resin cover 502 are overlapped by the amount of the inner adhesive 503. This can prevent a decrease in the adhesive area with the front surface of the substrate, and furthermore, can maintain sufficient adhesive strength.

[0165] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned modified example 5, the first region R1 to the seventh region R7 are listed as "non-adhesive portions." However, the number of predetermined areas is not limited to seven, and may be any number on the surface of the design sheet 500. The time period can be determined appropriately depending on the image printed on the label.

[0166] In the fifth modified example, the first through-hole 504a to the sixth through-hole 504f are used as "gaps." Although listed and explained, the number of gaps is not limited to six, and may be one or more.

[0167] In the fifth modification, the third outer adhesive 502c has a fifth communication hole 504e. The fourth outer adhesive 502d has a sixth communication hole 504f formed therein, while the first outer adhesive 5 The second outer adhesive 502a and the second outer adhesive 502b had no communicating holes. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. At least the first outer adhesive 502a or the second outer adhesive A communication hole may also be formed on one side of the agent 502b.

[0168] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned modified example 5, a circular mark is printed on the lower right corner of the back of the design sheet 500. A positioning hole 505 is formed in the lower left corner of the back surface of the design sheet 500. Although the second positioning hole 506 has a long rectangular shape, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, a second positioning hole 506 is formed in the lower right portion of the back surface of the design sheet 500. A first positioning hole 505 may be formed in the lower left portion of the rear surface of the design sheet 500 .

[0169] Next, the above-mentioned design sheet 70 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 7(a) is a front view of the design sheet 70, (b) is a rear view of the design sheet 70, and (c) 17(c) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. This shows a part of the cross section of line A, and is a resin material to which design sheet 70 is attached. 5b, and an LED (light emitting means) 74 and the like arranged on the rear (back) side of the resin member 5b. It is depicted formally.

[0170] As shown in FIGS. 17(a) to (c), the design sheet 70 is made of a light-transmitting base material 71 a printed layer 72 formed on the back surface of the substrate 71; and an adhesive portion 7 formed on the back surface of the printed layer 72. 3 and has.

[0171] The substrate 71 is made of, for example, PET (PolyEthyleneTerephthalate). The base material 71 is made of a resin material such as a silicone rubber, and is formed in a rectangular sheet shape. A positioning member for positioning the design sheet 70 when pasting it on the front surface of the resin member 5b. The positioning hole 71a is formed with a protruding portion projecting from the front surface of the resin member 5b. For example, a rectangular pillar-shaped protrusion (not shown) can be inserted into the base material 71. The shape of the resin member is not limited to the rectangular sheet shape described above, and any resin member may be used as long as it is in a sheet shape. It can be changed appropriately depending on the shape of 5b.

[0172] The printed layer 72 includes a first printed layer 72a, a second printed layer 72b, a third printed layer 72c, and a fourth printed layer 72b. The first printed layer 72a is formed on the back surface of the substrate 71, and the second printed layer 72d is formed on the back surface of the substrate 71. The printed layer 72b is formed on the back surface of the first printed layer 72a. The fourth printed layer 72d is formed on the back surface of the third printed layer 72c. It has been completed.

[0173] The first printed layer 72a is formed on the rear surface of the substrate 71 by offset printing using CMYK color inks. In this embodiment, the first print layer 72a is printed to form a female character. A predetermined pattern CH is printed on the back surface of the base material 71 from the center to the left side. (See Figure 17(b)). CMYK color inks include cyan, magenta, yellow, and blue. The ink contains four ink components, and the content of each ink component is The character CH is printed on the back of the design sheet 70. The first print layer 72a is not printed in the unprinted portion.

[0174] The second printed layer 72b is formed by silkscreen printing using white ink. The second printed layer 72b is printed on the back surface of the first printed layer 72a and the back surface of the base material 71. The first printed layer 72a is provided to prevent light from passing through it. If it is too long, the appearance of the character CH may become poor.

[0175] The third printed layer 72c is formed by silkscreen printing using high density white ink. The third printed layer 72c is printed on the back surface of the first printed layer 72a. This is provided to further prevent this.

[0176] The fourth printed layer 72d is formed by silkscreen printing using black ink on the third printed layer 72c. In other words, the fourth printed layer 72d is a light-blocking layer that blocks light. As described above, the design sheet 70 is attached to the front surface of the resin member 5b. On the rear side of the resin member 5b, a plurality of (11 in this example) LEDs (light emitting diodes) 74 are provided. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17(a), eleven LEDs 74 are arranged. The LEDs 74 are arranged along the right side of the design sheet 70. The device is mounted on a wiring circuit board 75 on which a wiring circuit (not shown) is formed (see FIG. 17(c)). )). In the above example, the number of LEDs 74 was 11, but it is not limited to this number. The size is not limited to a specific value and can be changed as appropriate depending on the size of the design sheet 70.

[0177] As shown in FIG. 17(c), the LED 74 is disposed in the vicinity of the resin member 5b. The light exit surface of the ED 74 that emits light and the back surface of the resin member 5b are close to each other. Therefore, when the LED 74 emits light, the strong light emitted by the LED 74 shines on the design sheet 7. Therefore, the second printed layer (white ink) 72b and the third printed layer The (high density white ink) 72c alone cannot prevent light from passing through the first printed layer 72a. There was a risk.

[0178] Therefore, in this embodiment, the fourth printed layer 72d is formed in the rectangular area surrounded by the dotted line in FIG. 17(b). The rectangular area R is in front of the eleven LEDs 74 and is designed 17(a) is the area along the left side of the back surface of the sheet 70. ) is located along the right side of the character CH, and this part R' is As a result, the fourth printed layer 72d is an opposing portion that forms the light source 72a. It should be noted that even if this strong light were to penetrate the fourth print layer 72, Even if the ink passes through the second printed layer (white ink) 72b and the third printed layer (high density white ink) 7 The presence of 2c makes it possible to prevent the first printed layer 72a from being penetrated.

[0179] The adhesive portion 73 is attached to the outside of the back surface of the design sheet 70 by silk screen printing using glue. The adhesive portion 73 is formed along the edge of the rectangular region R. The light emitted by the LED 74 is also formed on the back surface of the fourth printed layer (light-shielding layer) 72d. When strong light is irradiated onto the adhesive portion 73, the adhesive portion 73 is irradiated from the front surface of the design sheet 70. The shape of the balls would be visible, which could damage the appearance of the game board 108. In the embodiment, the adhesive portion 73 is formed on the rear surface of the fourth printed layer 72d. The strong light transmitted through the fourth printed layer 72d is blocked by the fourth printed layer 72d. The shape of the adhesive portion 73 is not visible from the front surface.

[0180] In addition, a part of the adhesive portion 73 is printed by the first printed layer 72a on the back surface of the design sheet 70. It is formed in a position where it is not printed (i.e., the character CH is not printed). This position is relatively far from the LED 74. The second printed layer is then formed at this position. Therefore, the strong light emitted by the LED 74 is The printed layer 72b is weakened and is connected to the printed layer 72c so as to be interrupted by the second printed layer 72b and the third printed layer 72c. Therefore, the light is irradiated onto a part of the adhesive portion 73 from the front surface of the design sheet 70. The shape of the lid is also made invisible.

[0181] Furthermore, the adhesive portion 73 is attached to the lower part of the back surface of the design sheet 70 by the positioning hole 71a. This allows the design sheet 70 to be attached to the resin member 5b. When attaching the design sheet 70 to the front of the This allows you to improve work efficiency by performing both pasting and pasting at the same time.

[0182] In the above embodiment, the adhesive 73 is attached to the outside of the back surface of the design sheet 70. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. The adhesive seal may be formed along the outer edge of the back surface of the design sheet 70 .

[0183] Furthermore, the adhesive portion 73 does not necessarily have to be formed so as to surround the outer edge of the positioning hole 71a. When a configuration is adopted in which the adhesive portion 73 is not formed on the outer edge of the positioning hole 71a, When attaching the design sheet 70 to the front surface of the resin member 5b, first, After that, the design sheet 70 is placed in the correct position on the front surface of the resin member 5b. It can be pasted in place.

[0184] The gaming machine 100 configured as above can achieve the following effects.

[0185] A gaming machine (in this example, a gaming machine) equipped with a gaming board unit (in this example, a gaming board unit 600) The game board unit is a game board (in this example, a game board 108) and a game board. A translucent resin member (in this example, resin member 5b) provided in a position visible to the technician. and a light emitting means (in this example, a plurality of LEDs 74) provided at a position capable of illuminating the resin member. ), and the resin member is a translucent decorative sheet (in this example) on which a predetermined pattern is applied. The decorative sheet has a design sheet 70, and the decorative sheet is attached to the resin member. The decorative sheet has a predetermined pattern (in this example, the adhesive portion 73) The predetermined character CH) of 7(a) is opposed to the light emitting means through the resin member. The facing portion (in this example, a portion R' along the right side of the character CH) is The predetermined pattern has a lower light transmittance than the other part, and the adhesive part is formed in the facing part. Therefore, the light emitted by the light emitting means is not affected even if it passes through the adhesive portion. Therefore, the shape of the adhesive part is not visible from the front of the decorative sheet. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the appearance of the game board from being damaged. Since the opposing portion with low transmittance is positioned so as to face the front of the light emitting means, the light emitting means emits light. Even if the decorative sheet is illuminated, it will not be locally illuminated, and the appearance of the game board will not be marred. can be further suppressed.

[0186] Next, details of the design sheet in the modified example will be described.

[0187] Referring to FIG. 18, a design sheet 80 according to a modified example has a portion where an adhesive portion is formed. 18(a) shows the front of a design sheet 80 according to a modified example. 1, (b) and (c) are rear views of the design sheet 80. This design sheet 80 For example, the variable winning device 94 is attached to a resin member 5c (see FIG. 5) that constitutes the front surface of the variable winning device 94. do.

[0188] The design sheet 80 according to the modification has a rectangular sheet-like base material 81 and a back surface of the base material 81. and an adhesive portion 83 formed on the back surface of the printed layer 82.

[0189] The printed layer 72 includes a first printed layer 82a, a second printed layer 82b, and a third printed layer 82c. The first printed layer 82a is printed on the back of the substrate 81 by offset printing using CMYK color inks. In this modification, as shown in FIG. 18(a), a first printed layer 82a is printed. By doing so, predetermined characters are printed on the lower part of the back surface of the base material 81. "Hot" 84, and this "Super Hot" 84 has a certain thickness. The inner part of the first printed layer 82a is colored red, for example, with high light transmittance. By printing, the "☆" 85 is also printed above the "super hot" 83 on the base material 71.

[0190] The second printed layer 82b is formed on the substrate 81 by silk screen printing using high density white ink. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18(b), the second printed layer 82b is The substrate was removed so as to exclude the back surface of the "super hot" 84 of the printing layer 82a and the vicinity of the outer edge of the "super hot" 84. The second printed layer 82b is formed on the lower side of the back surface of the material 81. The second printed layer 82b is formed on the lower side of the first printed layer 82a. It is also formed on the upper side of the back surface of the base material 71 so as to overlap with the "☆" 85.

[0191] The third printed layer 82c is a light-blocking layer that blocks light and is silk-screen printed using black ink. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18(c), the third printing The layer 82c is formed on the back surface of the substrate 81 so as to follow the outer edge of the "super heat" 84 of the first printed layer 82a. That is, the third printed layer 82c is formed in the vicinity of the outer edge of the "super heat" 84. As a result, the surface of the base material 71 is coated with a highly translucent red “Geki-Netsu” (first pattern portion). ) 84 and a black outer peripheral portion (second pattern portion) 86 formed by the third printing layer 82c. (predetermined design) 87 (see FIG. 18(a)) is applied to the outer peripheral portion 86. has lower light transmittance than the "super hot" 84. In this modification, a plurality of LEDs (not shown) ) are arranged along the bottom of the substrate 81, and when these LEDs emit light, The inner portion of the third printed layer 82c glows red, and the outer peripheral portion 86 is shielded from light by the third printed layer 82c. This is why it is black.

[0192] In the above modification, a plurality of LEDs (not shown) are arranged along the bottom of the substrate 81. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. The LEDs are provided at positions where they can illuminate the resin member 5c. As long as the LEDs can be mounted in a suitable position, the positions at which the LEDs are mounted can be changed as needed.

[0193] The adhesive portion 83 is printed on the back of the design sheet 80 by silk screen printing using glue. Specifically, the adhesive portion 83 is formed so as to follow the third printed layer (black ink) 82c. As described above, the third printed layer 82c is formed on the first printed layer 82a in addition to the "super hot" 84. It is formed along the edge (i.e., it is not formed on the inner part of "super heat" 84). Therefore, the adhesive portion 83 is not formed on the inner side of the "super heat" 84. When the LED is lit, the outer peripheral portion 86 of the "super hot" 84 is covered by the third printed layer 83c. Since it is black, the shape of the adhesive part 83 cannot be seen from the front of the design sheet 80. It has become like this.

[0194] The adhesive portion 83 is also formed on the back side of the "☆" 85 of the first printed layer 82a. As a result, the adhesive portion 83 is not only made of resin on the lower side of the back surface of the base material 81 but also on the upper side of the back surface of the base material 81. Since it can be bonded to the resin member 5c, the connection between the design sheet 80 and the resin member 5c can be easily achieved. There is sufficient clothing available.

[0195] In the above modification, the adhesive portion 83 is shaped to fit the third printed layer (black ink) 82c. The first printed layer 82a is also formed on the back side of the "☆" 85. For example, the adhesive portion 83 may be formed on the lower part of the base material 71 in addition to the above positions. The second printed layer 82b may be formed on the back side of the second printed layer 82b. The adhesion between the resin member 5c and the resin member 5 is further ensured.

[0196] The design sheet thus constructed is attached to the front of the variable prize winning device 94 (resin material), for example. When attached, the LED will light up while the player is playing a jackpot game. This allows the player to clearly see the "super heat" of the first printed layer. This allows the player to accurately grasp the position of the variable winning device 94.

[0197] The gaming machine 100 equipped with the design sheet 80 according to the modified example has the following advantages: It is possible.

[0198] A gaming machine (in this example, a gaming machine) equipped with a gaming board unit (in this example, a gaming board unit 600) The game board unit is a game board (in this example, a game board 108) and a game board. A translucent resin member (in this example, resin member 5c) provided in a position visible to the technician. and a light emitting means (in this example, an LED) provided at a position capable of illuminating the resin member. The resin member is a light-transmitting member having a predetermined pattern (in this example, a pattern 87 in FIG. 18(a)). The decorative sheet (in this example, a design sheet 80) has a The decorative sheet has an adhesive portion (in this example, adhesive portion 83) that is adhered to the resin member. The predetermined pattern is a first pattern portion (in this example, "Super Hot" 84 in FIG. 81(a)) and the first pattern and a second pattern portion (in this example, the outer peripheral portion 86 in FIG. 18(a)) that is less translucent than the first pattern portion. The first pattern portion is not provided with the adhesive portion, and the second pattern portion is not provided with the adhesive portion. Therefore, the light emitted from the light emitting means is reflected by the first pattern portion. While the first image portion can be seen through, the second image portion is difficult to see through. The outline of the picture can be made clear and the appearance of the decorative sheet can be improved, so the appearance of the game board will not be marred. can be suppressed.

[0199] In addition, the base material 81 of the design sheet 80 according to the modified example also has a position similar to that of the above embodiment. A positioning hole may be provided. When a positioning hole is provided, the same as in the above embodiment The adhesive portion 83 may be formed so as to surround the outer edge of the positioning hole. The adhesive portion 83 does not have to be formed so as to surround the portion. The following effects can be achieved.

[0200] Next, referring to FIG. 19, the ball return prevention mechanism 5 provided at the tip of the inner guide rail 28 will be described. 19 is a perspective view of the inner guide rail 28.

[0201] As shown in FIG. 19, the tip of the inner guide rail 28 is provided with a A ball return prevention mechanism 50 is provided to prevent the game ball from returning to the guide passage 29. The ball return prevention mechanism 50 includes a main body case 52, a cover 53, and a ball return prevention member (displacement member) 54. The main body case 52, the cover 53, and the ball return prevention member 54 are all synthetic. The main body case 52, the cover 53, and the ball return prevention part 54 are molded parts made of resin material. The ball return prevention mechanism 50 is formed by combining the ball return members 54. The slip prevention mechanism 50 is configured to prevent the boundary when the inner guide rail 28 is attached to the acrylic plate 5a. It is placed in the boundary region 700.

[0202] Next, the detailed configuration of the ball return prevention mechanism 50 will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 to 22. 20 is a front perspective view of the ball return prevention mechanism 50, and FIG. 21 is a rear perspective view of the ball return prevention mechanism 50. 22 is an exploded perspective view of the ball return prevention mechanism 50. FIG.

[0203] As shown in FIGS. 20 to 22, the main body case 52 is integrally attached to the upper end of the inner guide rail 28. The base 52a is formed with a side surface 52b extending from one end of the base 52a. The space surrounded by the bottom surface portion 52a and the side surface portion 52b forms a notch S. The cutout portion S is formed on the front surface side facing the transparent plate 11 and the top surface side facing the boundary area 700. The upper opening end of the notch S is a stopper wall 52c. The stopper wall 52c is provided at the upper end of the side surface portion 52b located near the play area 108a. The upper end of the wall is a cylindrical wall surface that crosses the width direction.

[0204] The bottom surface 52a of the main body case 52 is formed with a first bearing portion 52d and a guide groove 52e. The guide groove 52e is formed in a substantially arc shape along a virtual circle having the first bearing portion 52d as its center. The bottom surface portion 52a is provided with a first screw hole 52f and a first positioning pin 52. The bottom surface portion 52a is provided with a second positioning pin 52g on the rear side thereof (see FIG. 22). The second positioning pin 52h is inserted into the hole in the acrylic plate 5a (see FIG. 21). The ball return prevention mechanism 50 is positioned on the acrylic plate 5a by being inserted into the hole (not shown). do.

[0205] The cover 53 is formed in a plate shape and has a second screw hole 53a and a positioning hole 53b. In addition, a second bearing portion 53c is formed on the rear side of the cover 53. a) into the positioning hole 53b, and the screw 55 is inserted into the second screw By inserting the cover 53 into the screw hole 53a and the first screw hole 52f of the bottom surface portion 52a, the cover 53 is The front side of the part S is attached to the main body case 52 with the front side closed.

[0206] The ball return prevention member 54 has an axial hole 54a, an opening / closing valve 54b, and a weight portion 54c. The closing valve 54b and the weight portion 54c are formed so as to be bent in a dogleg shape with the axial hole 54a as the boundary. A support shaft 56 is inserted through the shaft hole 54a, and one end of the support shaft 56 is connected to the bottom surface portion 52a. The other end is engaged with the first bearing portion 52d of the cover 53, and the other end is engaged with the second bearing portion 53c of the cover 53. As a result, the ball return prevention member 54 is rotatably attached to the main body case 52 and the cover 53. Supported.

[0207] The on-off valve 54b is formed in a substantially rectangular plate shape, and its length in the longitudinal direction (vertical direction) is The length is long enough for the game ball returning from the trick area 108a to the boundary area 700 to collide. The on-off valve 54b has a first side surface portion 540b facing the guide passage 29 and a second side surface portion 540c facing the first side surface portion 540b. A second side surface portion 541b that is opposite to 40b and faces the playing area 108a (left hitting area) The first side surface portion 540b is launched from the launching device 16 and guided by the guide member 540b. The second side surface portion 541b is a portion that collides with the game ball that has passed through the passage 29. This is the part that collides with the game ball that is trying to return from 8a to the guide passage 29.

[0208] The tip of the on-off valve 54b is tapered. The length in the vertical direction is longer than the length in the vertical direction of the second side surface portion 541b, and the length in the vertical direction of the first side surface portion 541c is longer than the length in the vertical direction of the second side surface portion 541b. The slope is inclined downward from the tip of the first side surface portion 540b to the tip of the second side surface portion 541b. At the center of the second side surface portion 541b, there is a protrusion 541 protruding toward the play area 108a. c is formed.

[0209] The weight portion 54c is thicker and heavier than the on-off valve 54b. , an engagement pin 54d is provided to protrude, and this engagement pin 54d is fitted into the guide groove 52 of the bottom surface portion 52a. The ball return prevention member 54 is inserted into the main body case e as described above (see FIG. 22). 52 and the cover 53, and can be displaced between an open state and a closed state. In a normal state, the ball return prevention member 54 is centered on the support shaft 56 by the weight of the weight portion 54c. The engaging pin 54d is biased to rotate in one direction (counterclockwise) around the guide. As a result, the ball return prevention member 54 is prevented from rotating any further. On the other hand, the ball return prevention member 54 is unable to release the ball from the launching device 16 and maintains the closed state. When the ball comes into contact with the ball, the contact force rotates the ball in the other direction (clockwise) around the support shaft 56. When the door 52 rotates in the opposite direction and comes into contact with the stopper wall 52c, it is put into the open state.

[0210] Next, referring to FIGS. 23 and 24, the ball return prevention member 54 is in the closed state (first state). The ball return prevention mechanism 50 when in a normal state and the ball return prevention mechanism 50 when in an open state (second state). 23 shows the ball return prevention mechanism 5 when the ball return prevention member 54 is in the closed state. 24 is a front view of the ball return prevention mechanism 50 when the ball return prevention member 54 is in the open state. FIG.

[0211] As shown in FIG. 23, when the ball return prevention member 54 is in the closed state (first state), the on-off valve 5 4b protrudes from the upper opening of the notch S toward the exit of the boundary area 700 in a substantially vertical position. In this state, the ball return prevention member 54 (opening / closing valve 54b) is inserted into the outer guide. The distance to the rail 27 (specific distance) is shorter than the diameter of the game ball B and is the shortest. This distance is determined by the distance of the opening / closing valve 54b (first side surface portion 540b) of the ball return prevention member 54. It means the shortest distance from the tip to the outer guide rail 27. The game ball that entered the boundary area 08a collides with the game nail 36 or the like and bounces back toward the boundary area 700. Even if the ball is thrown back, it will collide with the ball return prevention member 54. Even if it is hit by a ball, it will maintain its closed state and will not rotate counterclockwise. When the return prevention member 54 is in the closed state, the game ball that has entered the game area 108a is guided through the guide passage. Prevents a return to 29.

[0212] A game ball shot from the shot device 16 toward the game area 108a in the state shown in FIG. 23. When B rises in the guide passage 29, enters the boundary area 700, and comes into contact with the on-off valve 54b, The contact force allows the ball return prevention member 54 to be displaced from the closed state to the open state. As shown in the figure, the ball return prevention member 54 rotates in the direction of opening the exit of the boundary area 700. When the door collides with the stopper wall 52c, further rotation is restricted and the door collides with the stopper wall 52c, and the door collides with the stopper wall 52c. In this state, the outer guide rail extends from the tip of the on-off valve 54b (first side surface portion 540b). The distance (specific distance) to the ball 27 is longer than the diameter of the game ball B and is the longest. Therefore, when the ball return prevention member 54 is in the open state, the ball that is fired by the firing device 16 The game ball is allowed to enter the game area 108a from the boundary area 700. After being displaced to the open state, the prevention member 54 is biased in the reverse direction (counterclockwise) by the biasing force of the weight portion 54c. ) and is again displaced to the closed state shown in FIG.

[0213] As described above, the ball return prevention mechanism 50 is free to move when the ball return prevention member 54 is in the closed state. It is configured to prevent the game ball that has entered the trick area 108a from returning to the guide passage 29. However, in this embodiment, the ball return prevention member 54 is further moved from the closed state to the open state. In order to prevent the game ball from returning to the guide passage (guide area) 29 even in the middle state (third state) It has become.

[0214] FIG. 25 shows the state in which the ball return prevention member 54 is in the middle of being displaced from the closed state to the open state. , the game ball that has entered the game area 108a (left hitting area) is about to return to the boundary area 700. 26 and 27 are enlarged views of the area enclosed by the dotted line in FIG. 25. .

[0215] In FIG. 25, one game ball (the first game ball) is shot from the shot device 16 toward the game area 108a. The game ball B1 enters the boundary area 700 from the guide passage 29, and the ball return prevention member 54 (opening and closing The valve 54b is in contact with the outer guide rail 27 and the other game ball (second game ball) B2. In 26, the contact point between one game ball B1 and the first side surface portion 540b of the opening / closing valve 54b is designated by symbol P1, and the other The contact point with the guide rail 27 is indicated by symbol P2, and the contact point with another game ball B2 is indicated by symbol P3. .

[0216] In addition, another game ball B2 enters the boundary area 700 from the game area 108a, and the ball return prevention The tip of the member 54 is in contact with the outer guide rail 27 and one game ball B1. The contact point between the other game ball B2 and the tip of the on-off valve 54b is indicated by symbol P4, and the contact point between the other game ball B2 and the tip of the on-off valve 54b is indicated by symbol P5. The point of contact is indicated by the symbol P5, and the lowest point of the other game ball B2 is indicated by the symbol P6.

[0217] In the state shown in FIG. 26, the distance from the tip of the ball return prevention member 54 to the outer guide rail 27 is The distance (specific distance) is longer in the open state (see Figure 24) than in the closed state (see Figure 23). In other words, it is the distance between the closed state and the open state. , the distance H1 from the tip of the ball return prevention member 54 (opening / closing valve 54b) to the outer guide rail 27 is shorter than the distance H2 from the lowest point P6 of the other game ball B2 to the outer guide rail 27. In other words, the contact point P4 between the other game ball B2 and the tip of the ball return prevention member 54 is The distance H1 to the outer guide rail 27 is the distance from the lowest point P6 of the other game ball B2 to the outer guide rail 27. That is, the distance from the tip of the ball return prevention member 54 to the outer guide rail 27 is shorter than the distance H2. The length H1 of the perpendicular line L1 is the length of the line L1 that is dropped from the lowest point P6 of the other game ball B2 to the outer guide rail 27. It is shorter than the length H2 of the perpendicular line L2.

[0218] Also, as shown in FIG. 27, when the ball return prevention member 54 is in the intermediate state described above, The contact point P4 between the game ball B2 and the tip of the ball return prevention member 54 (opening / closing valve 54b) The distance H3 to the contact point P3 between ball B2 and one game ball B1 is The distance H4 to the point P3 is shorter than the distance H4. In other words, the length of the line segment L3 connecting the tangent points P4 and P3 is is shorter than the length of the line segment L4 connecting the lowest point P6 and the contact point P3.

[0219] 26 and 27, the ball return prevention member 54 may be in the intermediate state described above. At some point, the ball return prevention member 54 reaches the lowest point P6 of the other game ball B2. Specifically, the tip of the ball return prevention member 54 is in a position where the game ball The lowest point P6 of the game ball B2 is located higher than the lowest point P6 of the game ball B2 in the horizontal direction. In other words, the tip of the ball return prevention member 54 is located on the left side (the guide passage 29 side). It is located to the upper left of the lower point P6.

[0220] After the collision between the game ball B1 and the game ball B2 as described above, the game ball B2 returns to the guide passage 29. Even if you try to do so, the ball return prevention member 54 (opening and closing valve 54b) will not be inserted into the tip of the ball return prevention member 54 from the playing area 108a side. Therefore, the ball return prevention member 54 is guided from the playing area 108a side. There is a high possibility that a contact force toward the path 29 will be applied and the pin will rotate counterclockwise. Therefore, the ball return prevention member 54 is arranged to move the game ball B1 and the game ball B2 closer to the boundary area 700 than when the game ball B1 and the game ball B2 collide. As a result, the opening is closed, making it difficult for the game ball B2 to return to the guide passage 29. As a result, as shown in FIG. Even when the game ball B1 and the game ball B2 collide as shown in FIG. 1, the game ball B2 returns to the guide passage 29. In other words, it is possible to prevent two consecutive game balls from returning to the guide passage 29. .

[0221] In addition, when the game ball B1 and the game ball B2 collide as shown in FIG. 25, the ball return prevention part The distance (specific distance) H1 from the tip of the member 54 (on-off valve 54b) to the outer guide rail 27 is , longer than the distance H2 from the lowest point P6 of the other game ball B2 to the outer guide rail 27 If this is the case, after the collision, the game ball B2 will be caught between the tip of the ball return prevention member 54 and the outer guide rail. The ball B2 can then enter between the ball return prevention member 27. Since it is possible to contact the tip of 54 from above, the ball return prevention member 54 Therefore, the ball return prevention member 54 is likely to rotate around the game ball B1. The exit of the boundary area 700 is opened more than when the game ball B2 collides with the guide passage 29. It is not possible to prevent this.

[0222] In this way, the gaming machine 100 according to this embodiment has a wider gaming area than conventional pachinko machines. Sufficient improvement in preventing the return of game balls that have entered 108a to the guide passage (guide area) 29 However, as will be described below, the ball return prevention mechanism 50 and the game ball are prevented from getting caught. Therefore, referring to Figure 28, the ball return prevention The prevention of the stop mechanism 50 and the game ball from getting caught will be described. The state in which the game ball B that has returned from a to the boundary area 700 collides with the ball return prevention member 54 is shown. FIG.

[0223] As shown in FIG. 28, the game ball B returns from the game area 108a to the boundary area 700. The ball is in contact with the opening / closing valve 54b of the ball return prevention member 54 and the main body case 52. The ball B comes into contact with the protruding portion 541c of the on-off valve 54b in the closed state, and is also in contact with the protruding portion 541c of the main body case 52. In FIG. 28, the game ball B and the protrusion of the on-off valve 54b are in contact with each other. The contact point with the outlet portion 541c is indicated by symbol P7, and the contact point with the upper end of the main body case 52 is indicated by symbol P8. The leftmost point of ball B is indicated by P9.

[0224] In this state, the contact point P7 between the game ball B and the protruding portion 541c of the opening / closing valve 54b is In the vertical direction, it is located below the leftmost point P9 of the game ball B. The point of contact P8 with the upper end of the body case 52 is to the left of the lowest point P6 of the game ball B in the horizontal direction. It is located on the side of the ball B and is located above the lowest point P6 of the ball B in the vertical direction. That is, the contact point P8 is located at the upper left of the lowest point P6. The distance (first distance) H5 to point P8 is the distance from the leftmost point P9 of the game ball B to the lowest point P6. (Second distance) It is shorter than H6. Therefore, the game ball B is The opening on the upper surface side facing the boundary area 700 (see FIG. 21, etc.) and the second side surface of the on-off valve 54b and the portion of the protruding portion 541b closer to the base end than the protruding portion 541c. Moreover, as shown by the dotted arrow in Figure 28, game ball B is When the valve 54b collides with the anti-slip member 54, a force is applied to the right from the protruding portion 541c of the valve 54b. When a force is applied diagonally upward to the right from the upper end of the main body case 52, the ball jumps into the play area 108a. Therefore, when the game ball B enters the gap area SP, the ball return prevention mechanism 50 is opened. This can prevent the closing valve 54b from getting caught between the main body case 52. The ball return prevention mechanism 50 does not lose its ability to prevent the game ball B from getting caught. Therefore, the ball return prevention mechanism 50 can be stably secured to prevent the ball from returning, and the play area 10 To further improve the prevention of the game ball that has entered 8a returning to the guide passage (guide area) 29 can be done.

[0225] The gaming machine 100 according to this embodiment configured as above has the following advantages: This can be done.

[0226] The gaming machine 100 according to this embodiment has an outer guide rail (outer rail) 27 and an inner guide rail (Inner rail) 28 is an area between the rails, and is designed to guide the launched game ball to the game area 30. An inner passage (guide area) 29 and a ball guide area 30 for preventing the ball from returning to the guide passage 29. The ball return prevention mechanism 50 has a closed state (first state) and an open state. and a state in the process of transitioning from the closed state to the open state (third state). The opening / closing valve 54b has a side facing the outer guide rail 27. The distance from the tip to the outer guide rail 27 is is a specific distance H1, and the game ball guided from the guide passage 29 to the game area 30 is one game ball B 1, and the game ball returning from the game area 30 to the guide passage 29 is another game ball B2. The closed state is a state in which the specific distance is shorter than the open state, and the open state is a state in which the specific distance is longer than the closed state. In the transition from the closed state to the open state, one game ball B1 is in contact with the side surface and the outer surface. The guide rail 27 comes into contact with the other game ball B2, and the other game ball B2 contacts the tip of the outer guide rail 2 When the ball B1 comes into contact with the ball 7, the specific distance H1 is longer than in the open state and shorter than in the closed state. In addition, the distance is shorter than the distance H2 from the lowest point of the other game ball B2 to the outer guide rail 27. Therefore, the ball return prevention mechanism 50 is characterized by the fact that the ball return prevention member 54 (opening / closing valve 54 b) is in the closed state, the game ball that has entered the game area 30 is prevented from returning. Even when the ball return prevention member 54 is in the process of changing from the closed state to the open state, the ball may not advance into the play area 30. Therefore, the game balls entering the game area 30 can be prevented from returning to the guide passage 29. Therefore, it is possible to improve the prevention of the game balls that have fallen into the guide passage (guide area) 29 from returning.

[0227] In addition, the gaming machine 100 according to this embodiment has an outer guide rail (outer rail) 27 and an inner guide The area between the rails (inner rails) 28, and the launched game ball is directed to the game area 108a. A guide passage (guide area) 29 that guides the game ball and a guide passage 29 that guides the game ball from the game area 108a. The ball return prevention mechanism 50 is in a closed state (first state). and an on-off valve (displacement member) 54b that can be displaced between a closed state (a closed state) and an open state (a second state). and a main body case (holding member) 52 capable of holding the game area 1. A second side surface portion (side surface portion) 541b facing the first side surface portion 08a, and a tip end of the tip end side of the second side surface portion 541b When the distance from the tip to the outer guide rail 27 is a specific distance, the closed state is , the specific distance is shorter than the open state, and the open state is the state where the specific distance is longer than the closed state. In the open state, the main body case 52 abuts against the second side surface portion 541b of the on-off valve 54b. The stopper wall (contact portion) 52c is provided in the closed state, and the game ball is and the second side surface portion 541b (the protrusion 541c), and in the closed state, The contact point P8 between the ball and the stopper wall 52c and the second side surface portion 541b (the protrusion 541c) The distance to the contact point P7 is the first distance H5, and the distance from the lowest point P6 of the game ball to the leftmost point P9 is The distance between the first and second electrodes is defined as a second distance H6. Therefore, the return of the game ball that has entered the game area 108a to the guide passage (guide area) 29 Prevention can be further improved.

[0228] Next, the detailed configuration of the outer guide rail 27 will be described with reference to Figure 29. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the outer guide rail 27.

[0229] As shown in FIG. 29, the outer guide rail 27 is a strip-shaped metal plate having elasticity and flexibility. (for example, stainless steel plate) and the inner peripheral surface 42a of the rail base 26 (see FIG. 5) The base end 27a of the outer guide rail 27 is bent in an L-shape. 5. The rail base 26 is fitted into and supported by a base end support portion 420a (see FIG. 5). On the other hand, the tip end 27b of the outer guide rail 27 is bent in a U-shape, and the rail base 26 The tip support portion 420b (see FIG. 5) is fitted and supported.

[0230] Between the base end 27a and the tip end 27b of the outer guide rail 27, there is provided a substantially horizontally elongated elliptical A plurality of (for example, five) holes 27c are formed in the rail base 26. The inner peripheral surface 42a of the nut 42 is insertable into bosses (not shown) formed at predetermined intervals on the inner peripheral surface 42a.

[0231] The outer guide rail 27 has a guide surface 27A that guides the game ball to the game area 108a. The guide surface 27A is the surface opposite to the surface that contacts the inner peripheral surface 42a of the rail base 26. The base end side of the guide surface 27A (downstream side, lower side, base end support portion 420a side, launch device 16 side) The first region R1 has a flat shape and the second region R2 has a curved shape (curved surface shape). That is, the first region R1 is flatter than the second region R2. The second region R2 is more curved than the first region R1. The second region R2 is located closer to the base end of the outer guide rail 27 than the second region R2. The first region R1 is closer to the tip end of the outer guide rail 27 (upstream side, upper side, tip support portion 4 It is located on the 20b side.

[0232] In this embodiment, the first region R1 is a region extending from the base end portion 27a of the outer guide rail 27 to the tip end portion 27b of the outer guide rail 27. The second region R2 is a region within 50 mm of the outer guide rail 27. This is the area extending beyond 50 mm from the base end 27a.

[0233] The first area R1 or the second area R2 is where the game balls launched by the launching device 16 first land. This includes the first seat, which is the position where the ball makes contact (collision). The guide rail 27 is in contact with the first region R1 or the second region R2 of the guide surface 27A. Whether the first seating position is in contact with the launcher 16 depends on the firing strength of the launcher 16. More on this later.

[0234] The first area R1 is a straight line that slopes upward to the left when viewed from the front of the game board 108. When the game ball launched by the launching device 16 first comes into contact with the first region R1 (i.e., the first When the first seat is in the first region R1, the angle of incidence of the game ball to the first seat is, for example, about The angle of reflection of the ball that hits the first seat is set at 8 degrees. The angle of incidence or reflection of the game ball is set to about 7 degrees. The angle formed by the incident direction and the reflected direction of the game ball with respect to the surface of the first region R1 can be used.

[0235] The second region R2 is curved in an arc shape when viewed from the front of the game board 108. When the game ball launched from the first contacts the second area R2 (that is, when the first contact is in the second area R2), the angle of incidence of the game ball to the first seat is such that the first seat is in the first region R The magnetic field is set to be larger than that when the magnetic field is in the first seat. The angle of reflection of the ball is also set to be larger than when the first seat is in the first region R1. In addition, when the first seat is in the second region R2, the angle of incidence of the game ball or is the reflection angle, for example, when the incident direction of the game ball and the reflection direction are tangent to the first seat The angle formed by the above can be adopted.

[0236] The outer guide rail 27 thus configured is attached to the rail base 26 of the game board 14. When attaching the outer guide rail 27, first, the tip end 27b of the outer guide rail 27 is attached to the tip support portion of the rail base 26. Next, the boss of the rail base 26 is fitted into the outer guide rail 27. After inserting the outer guide rail 27 into the hole 27c, the base end 27a of the outer guide rail 27 is It is fitted into the base end support portion 420a for support.

[0237] At this time, the outer guide rail 27 is rotated in an arc shape along the inner peripheral surface 42 a of the rail base 26 . In this state, the outer gusset is deformed inward in the circumferential direction. The guide rail 27 generates an elastic force that causes it to return to its original shape toward the outside in the circumferential direction. The surface of the outer guide rail 27 opposite to the guide surface 27A is in contact with the inner peripheral surface 42a of the rail base 26. This allows the outer guide rail 27 to be attached to the game board 14. This can be done.

[0238] Next, the relationship between the first seating and the firing strength of the firing device 16 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 shows the first landing of the game balls launched by the launching device 16 at different launch intensities. FIG.

[0239] FIG. 30 shows four game balls P1 to P2 shot at four different levels of shooting intensity A to D. 4 is drawn. The relationship between the magnitude of the emission intensities A to D is emission intensity A<emission intensity B<emission intensity Degree C < emission intensity D.

[0240] In this embodiment, the shooting intensity A (third shooting intensity) is set so that the game ball is projected into the game area 108a (left hitting area 108b). The minimum emission intensity that cannot reach the target area 108a1. The launch strength does not have to be the minimum if it is such that the ball cannot reach the play area 108a. Intensity B (second shot intensity) is the amount of the game ball that can reach the game area 108a (left shot area 108a1). This is the minimum firing strength that can be achieved. In addition, firing strength B is the maximum firing strength that can be achieved by the left-handed shot. If the emission intensity is incapable of reaching the reference position (BP), it does not have to be the minimum.

[0241] Furthermore, the shooting intensity C (first shooting intensity) is set so that the game ball is projected into the game area 108a (left hitting area 108 a1) is the launch strength that can reach the BP (left-handed standard position). The intensity C may be any intensity that does not allow the ball to reach the right hitting area 108a2. D (fourth shot intensity) is the maximum shot intensity that allows the game ball to reach the right shot area 108a2. The firing intensity D is the maximum firing intensity if the ball can reach the right hitting area 108a2. It doesn't have to be.

[0242] Regarding the shooting intensity D, "the game ball can reach the right hitting area 108a2" means that the game ball The ball is located near the tip 27b of the outer guide rail 27 and in the upper right part of the rail base 26. This means that the rubber 26b provided as a receiving member is reachable.

[0243] In FIG. 30, the game ball P1 is a game ball shot with a shooting strength A, and the game ball P2 is a game ball shot with a shooting strength B. The game ball P1 is launched at B, the game ball P2 is launched at C, and the game ball P3 is launched at The game balls are shot with a strength of D. The first landing of the game balls P1 to P4 will be described below in order. will be explained.

[0244] As shown in FIG. 30, the first seating position (third contact position) of the game ball P1 is the position where the game ball P1 first The position of the guide surface 27A of the outer guide rail 27 that contacts the first region R1 of the guide surface 27A. Specifically, the first seat is located at the base end 27a of the outer guide rail 27. Since it is in the vicinity, it is within the above-mentioned area of ​​50 mm (see FIG. 29). The first seat is located below the first seat (second contact position) of the game ball P2, which will be described later. The game ball P1 launched with the launch intensity A reaches the first region R1, but does not reach the second region R2. The game ball P1 does not reach the first seat in the first region R1. After impacting, it is reflected and falls approximately 20 mm to 30 m below the exit of the guide passage (guide area) 29. m position, but does not reach the play area 108a and flows backward through the guide passage 29. The ball is then recovered as a foul ball.

[0245] The first seating position (second contact position) of the game ball P2 is the outer guide rail that the game ball P2 first contacts. 27 and is within the range of the first region R1 of the guide surface 27A. Specifically, the first seat is located approximately 22 mm from the base end 27a of the outer guide rail 27. Since this is a position, it is within the above-mentioned 50 mm range. The position is above the first seating position (third contact position) of the game ball P1, and is the first contact position of the game ball P3 (described later). Therefore, the game ball P launched at the launch strength B is 2 reaches the first region R1 but does not reach the second region R2. After the game ball P2 hits the first seat in the first region R1, it is reflected and rises up the guide passage 29. The ball flows down from the vicinity of the exit of the guide passage 29 through the left hitting area 108a1. This style of hitting is called "chorouchi."

[0246] The first seating position (first contact position) of the game ball P3 is the outer guide rail that the game ball P3 first comes into contact with. 27 and is within the range of the first region R1 of the guide surface 27A. Specifically, the first seat is located approximately 44 mm from the base end 27a of the outer guide rail 27. Therefore, it is within the 50mm area mentioned above. The game ball P3 reaches the first region R1 but does not reach the second region R2. In addition, the game ball P3 is reflected after entering the first seat in the first region R1 and goes into the guide passage 29. The game ball P3 continues to rise up the outer guard for a while after reaching the left hitting area 108a1. After moving along Idle Rail 27, it reaches the drop position BP.

[0247] The first seating position (fourth contact position) of the game ball P4 is the outer guide rail that the game ball P4 first comes into contact with. 27, and is not within the range of the first region R1 of the guide surface 27A. , is within the range of the second region R2. Specifically, this first seat is located on the outer guide rail 2 7, it is located at a position approximately 75 mm from the base end 27a of the Therefore, the game ball P4 shot at the shooting intensity D does not exceed the first area R1. The second region R2 is reached by the second beam.

[0248] In addition, the game ball P4 is reflected after entering the first seat in the second area R2 and goes through the guide passage 29. The game ball P4 continues to move upward along the outer guide rail 27 even after reaching the game area 108a. The ball moves along the line 108a and reaches the rubber 26b provided in the right hitting area 108a2.

[0249] As described above, for the first seat, the game balls P1 to P2 are shot with the shooting intensities A, B, and C. 3 reaches the first region R1 of the guide surface 27A but does not reach the second region R2. On the other hand, the game ball P4 shot at the shooting intensity D falls into the second region of the guide surface 27A. It is designed to reach region R2.

[0250] Next, referring to FIG. 30, the first region R1 and the second region R2 of the guide surface 27A of the outer guide rail 27 are The positional relationship between the second region R2 and the main display 40 will be described.

[0251] As shown in FIG. 30, the first area R1 is located at the lower right of the main display 40, and the second area R2 is located at the lower right of the main display 40. The area R2 is located on the right side of the main display 40. The main display 40 is located on the right side of the second area R2. The area R3 covering the right side of the display 40 (hereinafter referred to as the "specific area") has the above-mentioned emission intensity. This is an area that does not include the first landing of the game ball P4 launched at D.

[0252] Specifically, the first landing of the game ball P4 is located outside the specific area R3 in the second area R2. Therefore, the shot strength that can reach the right hitting area 108a2 is Even if the game ball is launched at a degree D, it will not first come into contact with (collide with) the specific area R3. The main display 40 can be prevented from being damaged by the impact caused by this collision. .

[0253] Next, referring to FIG. 30, the design of the first region R1 and the second region R2 of the guide surface 27A will be described. explain.

[0254] As shown in FIG. 30, the first region R1 is a diagonal line connecting the upper right corner and the lower left corner of the game board 108. The second region R2 is located below the diagonal line L, while the second region R2 intersects with the diagonal line L. The boundary line L' on the base end side of the specific region R3 in the second region R2 is close to the diagonal line L. In addition, the guide surface 27A of the outer guide rail 27 is in contact with the diagonal line L. When moving toward the base end by the same amount as the length of the region R3, the distance between the first region R1 and the second region R2 is approximately In this way, by using the diagonal line L, the first area R1 and the second region R2 can be easily designed.

[0255] Next, referring to FIG. 30, the first region R1 of the guide surface 27A and the fixed position of the rail base 26 The relationship between these two will be explained.

[0256] As shown in FIG. 30, the rail base 26 is positioned below the first region R1 of the guide surface 27A. As described above, the first region R1 is the launch region. This is the area where the balls launched with the strengths B and C first collide. A large impact is applied due to the collision of the game ball, and this impact is located below the first region R1. However, the rail base 26 is not a part of the rail base 26. The rail base 26 is fixed in place by the screws 26a, so that the rail base 26 is attached to the acrylic plate 5a. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the position from being displaced.

[0257] In particular, firing strengths B and C are firing strengths when performing left-handed operation, and usually, left-handed operation The time it takes to perform this operation is longer than the time it takes to perform the right-hand operation. Therefore, the impact on the first area R1 is long. As a result, the rail base 26 is easily displaced. Fixing the rail base 26 is extremely effective.

[0258] Next, the width of the guide passage 29 will be described with reference to FIG.

[0259] As shown in FIG. 30, the width of the guide passage 29 is determined by the distance between the outer guide rail 27 and the inner guide rail 28. The length of the line perpendicular to both of the inlet and outlet of the guide passage 29 is determined by the length of the line perpendicular to both of the inlet and outlet. Next it gets smaller.

[0260] Specifically, the width L1 of the guide passage 29 is the width near the entrance, and is approximately 29.6 mm. The width L2 of the guide passage 29 is set as follows: The width at the boundary position between the first region R1 and the second region R2 is set to approximately 26.6 mm. The width L3 of the guide passage 29 is set at the leftmost position of the guide passage 29. The width L4 of the guide passage 29 is set to approximately 13.9 mm. The width of the side is set to approximately 13.0 mm.

[0261] Comparing the widths L1 to L4, the width L1 is more than twice the width L3, and the width L2 is This makes it possible for the game balls launched by the launching device 16 to first hit the inner guide rail. In other words, the ball is first guided by the outer guide rail 28. The guide surface 27A of the roller 27 is in contact with the first region R1 or the second region R2. In addition, when the launched game ball first lands in the vicinity of the base end 27a of the first region R1, If the ball comes into contact with the guide passage 29 and collides with a foul ball that has returned, The game balls do not block the exit of the guide passage 29.

[0262] The width L3 is approximately half the width L2, and the width L4 is less than half the width L2. Considering that the diameter is 11 mm, the widths L3 and L4 of the guide passage 29 are such that the game balls and the outer There is a gap of approximately 2.0 mm to 2.9 mm between the inner guide rail 27 and the inner guide rail 28. By making the gap extremely small, the ball is guided The ball can be easily moved along the passage 29. This allows the ball to move easily along the outer guide rail. The loss of kinetic energy due to a collision with the guide rail 27 or the inner guide rail 28 is Therefore, it is difficult to weaken the energy of the launched game ball, and the game ball can be smoothly released into the game area 108. I can guide you to a.

[0263] Next, referring to Figures 31(a) and (b), when the game ball hits the first seat of the outer guide rail 27, The movement before and after the impact will be explained. Figure 31(a) shows the game ball hitting the first seat in the first region R1. Schematic diagram showing the motion before and after the collision. (b) shows the ball colliding with the first seat in the second region R2. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing forward and backward movement.

[0264] As shown in FIG. 31(a), when the game ball P5 comes into contact with (collides with) the first position X1 in the first region R1, In this case, the game ball P5 is incident at a relatively small incident angle θ1 (for example, about 8 degrees), and then The light is reflected at a reflection angle θ2 (for example, about 7 degrees) that is approximately equal to the incident angle θ1. The same applies to the case where the ball P6 contacts the second position X2 in the first region R1. When the light collides with a predetermined position in the first region R1, the incident angle θ1 and the reflection angle θ2 are approximately equal. Since both of them are relatively small, the ball moves along the first region R1. become.

[0265] Therefore, the game ball that has collided with the first region R1 can be smoothly guided up the guide passage 29. Therefore, the game balls launched by the launching device 16 are appropriately guided to the game area 108a. In addition, the first landing of the game balls shot at the shooting intensities A to C can be performed in the first region. By keeping it within the range R1, the trajectory of the game ball after it hits the first seat can be stabilized. do.

[0266] As shown in FIG. 31(b), when the game ball P7 comes into contact with (collides with) the third position X3 in the second region R2, In this case, the game ball P7 is incident at a relatively large incident angle θ3 (for example, 20 degrees), and then The light is reflected at a reflection angle θ3' (for example, 18 degrees) that is approximately equal to the incident angle θ3. When the game ball P8 comes into contact with (collides with) the fourth position X4 of the second region R2, the game ball P8 moves relatively The light is incident at a large incident angle θ4 (for example, 30 degrees), and then the incident angle θ4 is approximately equal to the incident angle θ4. The light is reflected at a reflection angle θ4′ (for example, 28 degrees). The slope of the tangent line L1 passing through the third position X3 and the slope of the tangent line L2 passing through the fourth position X4 are The inclination of L2 is significantly different from that of P7. Therefore, the direction of reflection of the balls that collide with the predetermined position in the second region R2 will also be significantly different. Unlike the case of FIG. 31(a), the sphere will reflect in various directions.

[0267] However, in this embodiment, the second region R2 is an area that cannot be reached in the case of emission intensities A to C. The area that can be reached when the emission intensity D is the emission intensity D. The shooting strength is sufficiently greater than that of A to C. The game ball reflected in the second area R2 Even if the ball collides with the guide rail 28 and loses momentum, the ball will still be in the right hitting area 108a2. It is quite reachable.

[0268] The gaming machine 100 configured in this manner can achieve the following effects.

[0269] A game board (in this example, game board 108) having a game area (in this example, game area 108a) and a launching means (in this example, a launching device 16) capable of launching the game balls. An outer rail (in this example, outer guide rail 27) that can guide the shot game ball into the game area and an inner rail (in this example, an inner guide rail 28), Between the ball and the ball is a guide area (in this example, a guide passage 29) that guides the game ball to the game area. In a gaming machine (in this example, a gaming machine 100) provided with the outer rail, The guide surface has a guide surface (in this example, guide surface 27A) that is located in the first region (in this example, a first region R1) and a second region (in this example, second region R2) located above the first region ), wherein the first region is planar relative to the second region, and the launching means The game ball can reach the right hitting area of ​​the game area (in this example, the right hitting area 108a2). The laser beam can be emitted at the fourth emission intensity (emission intensity D in this example), which is the maximum of the emission intensities. The guide surface that the game ball (in this example, the game ball P4) shot at the fourth shot intensity first comes into contact with. If the position is defined as a fourth contact position, the fourth contact position is within the range of the second region. Therefore, a gaming machine is provided that can appropriately guide the gaming balls launched by the launching means to the gaming area. Can be provided.

[0270] In the above configuration, the launching means is configured to launch the game ball to the left-hand reference position ( In this example, the beam is fired at the first firing intensity (firing intensity C in this example) that can reach the target position BP. The gaming ball (in this example, gaming ball P3) shot at the first shooting intensity is the first If the position of the guide surface that contacts the first contact position is defined as the first contact position, the first contact position is Therefore, the game balls launched by the launching means are more appropriately placed in the game area. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can provide guidance.

[0271] In the above configuration, the launching means allows the game ball to reach the game area. The left-hand shot is fired at a second firing intensity (in this example, firing intensity B) that makes it impossible to reach the left-hand shot reference position. It is possible, and the game ball (in this example, game ball P2) shot at the second shot intensity first comes into contact with the ball. When the position of the guide surface at which the guide surface contacts the first region is defined as a second contact position, the second contact position is within the range of the first region. Therefore, the game balls launched by the launching means are guided to the game area sufficiently and appropriately. In this case, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that makes it possible to "make it impossible to reach the left-hand hit reference position." Generally, this means that the ball will not reach the left-handed reference position. , when the game ball unintentionally reaches the left-hand hit reference position due to some irregularity. This does not include irregularities such as balls that are shot by a choro-uchi shot. One reason is that the ball collides with a nail near the exit of the area and reaches the left-hand hitting reference position.

[0272] In the above configuration, the launching means allows the game ball to reach the guide area. The ball can be fired at a third firing intensity (in this example, firing intensity A) that makes it impossible for the ball to reach the play area. The game ball (in this example, the game ball P1) shot at the third shot intensity first comes into contact with the If the position of the guide surface is defined as a third contact position, the third contact position is within the range of the first region. Therefore, the game balls launched by the launching means can be guided to the game area more adequately and appropriately. In addition, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can fire balls at a first firing intensity, a second firing intensity, and a third firing intensity. By keeping the first seat of the game ball within the first area, the game ball after colliding with the first seat The trajectory can be stabilized. Generally, it means that the ball will not reach the play area. This does not include cases where the ball reaches the play area unintentionally due to some irregularity. As an example of an irregularity, for example, a game ball that is trying to flow backward through the guide area may not match the following game ball. Collisions and reaching the play area are examples of this.

[0273] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. The invention is possible in the form of a patent, and all of the technical matters included in the technical idea described in the claims are included in the invention. The above embodiment shows a preferred example, but a person skilled in the art would understand the present invention. To realize various alternatives, modifications, variations, or improvements from the contents disclosed in the specification. These are within the scope of the appended claims.

[0274] In the above embodiment, the second region R2 of the outer guide rail 27 is The second region R2 is curved relative to the first region R1, but is not limited to this configuration. The same shape may be used. In this case, the same effect as in the above embodiment can be obtained. .

[0275] In the above embodiment, the throwing position BP is set to the play area 10 shown in FIG. The position was the upper left of 8a, but it is not limited to this. The placement of the plugs often varies, so you can choose the insertion position that suits each model.

[0276] In the above embodiment, the rib 301 is provided on the upper surface (in other words, the outer surface) of the top plate of the inner frame 104. However, the rib 301 may be provided on the lower surface (in other words, the inner surface) of the top plate of the inner frame 104.

[0277] In the above embodiment, the outer frame is fixed to the island equipment of the game center by driving nails. However, fixing members other than nails, such as screws, may also be used.

[0278] In the above embodiment, the island fixing holes 300a to 300d are through holes. For example, instead of a through hole, a hole may be used as a guide when driving a nail.

[0279] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the hinge cover 406 and the back panel 414 are made of resin of the same color. However, it may be made up of members of different colors.

[0280] In the above embodiment, the base plate 112 is provided with the protrusion 112c, and the design sheet 11 In the above example, a recess 111a is provided on the design sheet 111. However, for example, a protrusion may be provided on the design sheet 111. The base plate 112 may have a recess.

[0281] In the above embodiment, the design sheet 111 on which a picture is printed is used as a sheet. However, the sheet may be plain, and may be colored or colorless. good.

[0282] In the above embodiment, the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine. The present invention is applied to a slot machine in which the bet amount is set using medals and credits as the value of use. may be applied.

[0283] When the present invention is applied to a slot machine, the slot machine is attached to the housing of the slot machine. When attaching a design sheet to the front door, for example, the panel around the reel display window, This is the case when attaching a design sheet to the upper panel of the window, the lower panel below the operation unit, etc. The invention is applicable.

[0284] In the above embodiment, for example, the ball return prevention member 54 is in the closed state and the open state in FIG. However, the state is not limited to this, and the closed state The present invention is also applicable when the state is changed to any state between the open state and the closed state.

[0285] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, in FIG. 25, the game ball B2 However, if the ball is moved from the game area 108a to the boundary Following the game ball B2 that has returned to the area 700, another game ball C enters the boundary area 700. Even if the ball returns to the ball receiving position, the ball return prevention member 54 prevents the two game balls (game ball B2 and The game ball C) can be prevented from returning to the guide passage 29.

[0286] In the above embodiment, the ball return prevention mechanism 50 is integral with the upper end of the inner guide rail 28. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration and may be formed separately from the inner guide rail 28. It's okay to do so.

[0287] In the above embodiment, a boundary area 700 is provided between the guide passage 29 and the play area 108a. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the boundary area 700 may be included in the guide passage 29. It's okay to be caught.

[0288] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the second side surface portion 541b of the on-off valve 54b has a protrusion 541c However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the protrusion 541c may be formed. Alternatively, the surface of the second side surface portion 541b may be flat.

[0289] In the above embodiment, the stopper wall (contact portion) 52c is in the open state. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, the stopper wall 52c is in pressure contact with the second side surface portion 541b of the on-off valve 54b in the open state. The electrodes may be arranged so as to be adjacent to each other or so as to be close to each other.

[0290] Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to pachinko machines, but also includes any other type of game machine in which the player plays without touching the game ball. It can also be applied to controlled pachinko machines that are designed to perform tricks. [Explanation of symbols]

[0291] 16 Launcher 27 Outer guide rail (outer rail) 28 Inner guide rail (inner rail) 29 Guidance passage (guide area) 100 gaming machines 108 Game Board 108a Gaming area R1 1st area R2 2nd area BP shove position (left-handed standard position) P3 Game ball launched at launch strength C (first launch strength) P2: Game ball launched at launch strength B (second launch strength) P1 Game ball launched at launch strength A (third launch strength) P4: Game balls fired at firing strength D (fourth firing strength)

Claims

[Claim 1] A gaming machine equipped with a gaming board, A sheet is provided on a predetermined member provided on the game board, The sheet has a transparent region and an opaque region that is less transparent than the transparent region, The back surface of the sheet has an adhesive portion formed along the outer periphery and a non-adhesive portion where the adhesive portion is not formed, The opaque region has the adhesive portion and the non-adhesive portion, The adhesive portion is configured to form a gap, The gap allows air that has entered the non-bonded portion to be discharged to an external space, A guide area between the outer rail and the inner rail, which guides the launched game ball to the game area; a ball return prevention mechanism that prevents the game ball from returning from the game area to the guide area; the ball return prevention mechanism includes a displacement member that can be displaced between a first state, a second state, and a third state, and a storage member that stores a portion of the displacement member; The displacement member has a first side surface portion facing the outer rail, a second side surface portion facing the play area, and a tip portion on the tip side, the storage member has an upper end; The distance from the tip end to the outer rail is set to a specific distance, A game ball heading from the guide area to the game area is defined as a first game ball, If the game ball heading from the game area to the guide area is a second game ball, the first state is a state in which the specific distance is shorter than that in the second state, the second state is a state in which the specific distance is longer than that in the first state, The third state is a state in which the first game ball is in contact with the first side surface portion, the outer rail, and the second game ball, and the second game ball is in contact with the tip portion, the outer rail, and the first game ball, so that the specific distance is longer than that in the first state and shorter than that in the second state, and is shorter than the distance from the lowest point of the second game ball to the outer rail, In the first state, The second game ball may contact the upper end and the second side surface portion, a first distance being a distance from a point of contact between the second game ball and the upper end portion to a point of contact between the second game ball and the second side surface portion; If the distance from the lowest point of the second game ball to the leftmost point is a second distance, The gaming machine, wherein the first distance is shorter than the second distance.

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