JP2018068360A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a gaming machine capable of efficiently performing a light emission effect by effectively using a space in front of a speaker. In a gaming machine including a speaker 82 capable of outputting sound in relation to the progress of a game and a plurality of LEDs capable of emitting light in relation to the progress of the game, LED boards 87 each provided with LEDs on different surfaces. A center lamp cover 84a provided on the front side of the gaming machine, and a speaker duct 81 provided on the front side of the speaker 82 and forming a guide space K for guiding the sound output from the speaker 82 to the front side of the gaming machine. The plurality of LEDs include an LED 871 that irradiates light to the center lamp cover 84a and an LED 872 that irradiates light to the speaker duct 81. The LED substrate 87 is provided with the LEDs 871 on the surface 87a. The LED 872 is provided on the back surface 87b. [Selection] Figure 10

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine including an effect unit that performs a predetermined effect.

In general, gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines are equipped with a production device that produces an effect related to the game, and the production device is a light emitting means such as a light bulb or LED that emits light in association with the progress of the game, An effect using sound output means such as a speaker that outputs sound in association with the progress of the game is executed.
For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine in which a light emitting means is provided in a concave chamber in a cone-type speaker having a concave chamber on the front side.
According to this gaming machine, by providing the light emitting means (LED) on the front side of the speaker, it is possible to perform an impact with direct light.

JP 2009-239851

  However, such conventional gaming machines have room for improvement.

  In order to solve the above problems, a gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine comprising a sound output means capable of outputting a sound in relation to the progress of a game and a plurality of light emitting means capable of emitting light in relation to the progress of the game. The light emitting means are provided on different surfaces, the decorative member is provided on the front side of the gaming machine, and the sound output means is provided on the front side, and the sound output from the sound output means is guided to the front side of the gaming machine. A plurality of light emitting means includes a first light emitting means for irradiating the decoration member with light and a second light emitting means for irradiating the guide member with light. The substrate is configured such that the first light emitting means is provided on one surface and the second light emitting means is provided on the other surface.

It is a schematic front view which shows the external appearance of a gaming machine. It is a schematic perspective view which shows the external appearance of a gaming machine. It is a schematic perspective view which shows the internal structure of a game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure of a gaming machine. It is a principal part exploded view of an upper production unit. It is a figure which shows a LED board, (a) is a front view, (b) is a back view. It is a principal part exploded view of a speaker unit. It is a figure which shows a speaker unit, (a) is a top view, (b) is a front view, (c) is a bottom view, (d) is a right view, (e) is a left view. (A) is a front view of an upper production unit, (b) is an AA cross-sectional view of (a), and (c) is a BB cross-sectional view of (a). (A) is a perspective view of an upper production unit, (b) is a CC cross-sectional view of (a), and is an image diagram showing a mechanism in which a light emission mode is visually recognized in a guide space. It is a principal part exploded view of a lower panel unit. It is principal part sectional drawing which shows the attachment structure of an illumination light diffusion cover, (a) is the state before attachment, (b) is a figure which shows the state after attachment. It is a principal part expanded sectional view which shows the attachment structure of the member for attachment, (a) is the state before a screw is screwed in, (b) is the state in which the screw was screwed in, (c) is (a) FIG. 6D is a diagram showing a state before screws are screwed into a different mounting surface, and FIG. 6D is a diagram showing a state in which screws are screwed into a mounting surface different from FIG.

  A preferred embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The slot machine 1 is an example of a gaming machine, and in the same way as a conventional slot machine, a plurality of reels 41a, 41b, and 41c provided in the slot machine 1 are rotated to acquire a medal that is a gaming medium. It constitutes a spinning machine that can be used.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the slot machine 1 includes a housing 1 b corresponding to the main body of the slot machine 1 and a front door 1 a as a door covering the front side of the housing 1 b. .
The front door 1a is attached to the housing 1b of the slot machine 1 through a hinge or the like so as to be opened and closed (see FIG. 3 and the like).
The front door 1a is provided with a plurality of operation units operated by a player on the front side.
For example, a medal insertion slot 2 for inserting medals into the machine is provided, and a predetermined number (for example, three) of medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 2 so that the medal selector 2b communicates with the medal insertion slot 2. , The medal is detected, and the game can be started.

  In addition, a bet button 2a (for example, a max bet button) that can be pressed is provided, and a medal in a data format can be inserted into a game from a credit medal stored internally according to the operation.

  In addition, a start lever 3 is provided for starting the rotation of the reels 41a, 41b, and 41c, and the slot machine game is started when the player operates in a state where the game can be started, and the reels 41a, 41b, and 41c are rotated. To start.

In addition, stop buttons 5a, 5b, and 5c are provided corresponding to the reels 41, and the rotating reels 41 can be stopped by pressing the stop buttons 5 by the player.
In addition to the operation unit, the front door 1a is provided with various devices. For example, the display window 6 in which three symbols that are continuous in the vertical direction shown on each reel 41 in a stopped state can be visually recognized, A medal payout opening 7b through which medals are paid out is also provided.

Further, the front door 1a is provided with an upper effect unit 8 and a lower panel unit 9 as effect devices capable of executing a predetermined effect.
The upper effect unit 8 and the lower panel unit 9 are provided with light emitting means (for example, LED) and sound output means (for example, a speaker), and are controlled by the sub-control unit 20 provided in the front door 1a. A synchronized light emission effect and sound output effect can be executed.

The housing 1b has a housing structure, and stores various machines, devices, game parts, and the like necessary for slot machine games.
For example, a drum unit 4 including reels 41a, 41b, and 41c, a stepping motor (not shown) that rotates each reel 41, a sensor that detects a rotation position, and the like is provided.
Further, a medal payout device 7 for storing and paying out medals is provided, and the payout medals are provided to the player through the medal payout opening 7b.
The medal payout device 7 is provided with a hopper 7a for storing medals, and medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 2 are guided to the hopper 7a via the medal selector 2b.

Further, in the case 1b, a slot machine game can be executed by controlling each device such as the drum unit 4 and the medal payout device 7 based on operation signals from operation units such as the start lever 3 and the stop button 5. A main control unit 10 is provided (see FIG. 3 and the like).
The main control unit 10 includes a board (main board 10a) on which various electronic components are mounted, and is attached to the upper part of the housing 1b.
The main control unit 10 is configured as a computer including a CPU and the like. For example, when an operation on the start lever 3 is detected in a state where a game can be started, the rotation of each reel 41 is started.
At the same time, an internal lottery process for determining a winning combination such as a replaying role, a small role, and a bonus by lottery is executed, and when a pressing operation on each stop button 5 is detected while each reel 41 is rotating, Stop control of each rotating reel 41 is performed so as to stop at a combination of symbols corresponding to the result.
Further, the main control unit 10 determines a combination of three symbols in the vertical direction represented on each reel 41 stopped, and determines a predetermined number of combinations when determining a stop with a combination of symbols corresponding to the small role. The medal payout device 7 is controlled to pay out medals.

In addition, the case 1b is provided with a sub-control unit 20 that can execute an effect synchronized with the slot machine game.
The sub-control unit 20 is composed of a printed circuit board (sub-board 20a) on which various electronic components are mounted. The sub-control unit 20 can be attached to and detached from the back surface of the front door 1a in a state where the sub-control unit 20 is housed in a transparent resin case visible from the outside. It is attached.
Further, the sub-control unit 20 is configured as a computer, and controls a rendering device such as the upper rendering unit 8 and the lower panel unit 9 based on a control command transmitted from the main control unit 10 to perform a predetermined rendering. . For example, when receiving the control command indicating the bonus game start from the main control unit 10, the sub control unit 20 causes the upper effect unit 8, the lower panel unit 9, etc. to emit light or output sound.

  In addition to such a general slot machine configuration, the slot machine 1 further includes the following characteristic configuration.

[Upper production unit]
The upper effect unit 8 is an effect device detachably provided at the uppermost position of the front door 1a, and executes a light emission effect and a sound output effect according to the game situation based on the control by the sub-control unit 20.
The upper stage production unit 8 is formed in a shape in which the front center part is slightly convexly curved, and is provided in a mode of protruding to the front side with respect to the front door 1a.

  The upper rendering unit 8 includes a lamp unit LU, an LED substrate 87, an LED substrate 88, a shielding member 90, a speaker unit SU, a base member 89 to which these members are attached, and the like (see FIG. 5).

  The lamp unit LU includes a plurality of members, and includes a lamp cover 84 (a center lamp cover 84a and a side lamp cover 84b), a speaker opening 85, a decorative member 86, and the like.

The lamp cover 84 is a decorative member provided on the front side of the gaming machine, and is a resin member having translucency (colorless or colored transparent or translucent). For example, the center lamp cover 84a is a translucent and red translucent member, and the side lamp cover 84b is a translucent and colorless translucent member.
The center lamp cover 84a is irradiated by an LED 871 mounted on a surface 87a of an LED substrate 87, which will be described later, and the side lamp cover 84b is irradiated by an LED 881 mounted on a surface 88a of the LED substrate 88, and the irradiated light is slotted. It penetrates toward the front side of the machine 1.

  The lamp cover 84 includes a member front portion facing the player during the game and a member side surface portion extending rearward from the member front portion, and forms a light guide space inside the lamp cover 84. On the back surface (inner surface) of the lamp cover 84, for example, an uneven structure forming a horizontal line pattern extending in the horizontal direction or an uneven structure forming a circular pattern is formed in order to diffuse light. By providing such a concavo-convex structure, light emitted from each LED is refracted and diffused by the concavo-convex portion, and the lamp cover 84 can be uniformly irradiated.

  A plurality of locking claws 841 and 842 are formed on the end side of the lamp cover 84 so as to protrude rearward. The lamp units LU are attached to the base member 89 by inserting the locking claws 841 and 842 so as to be pushed into a locking claw hole 891 provided on the upper surface side of the base member 89.

The speaker opening 85 has a large number of through holes, and is an opening for propagating the sound output from the speaker 82 to the front side and the side of the slot machine 1.
In addition, the speaker opening 85 in the present embodiment appears to emit light when viewed from the front of the slot machine.
That is, the speaker opening 85 has not only an auditory function for propagating sound but also a visual function using light, and an effect combining sound and light is possible. The details of the light emission mode of the speaker opening 85 will be described later.
The speaker opening 85 is a smoked translucent member that facilitates transmission of light emitted from the rear and emitted to the front side and the side of the slot machine 1.

The base member 89 is a non-translucent resin member, the surface of which is plated (for example, chrome plating), and is configured to reflect light.
The lamp unit LU is attached to the front surface side of the base member 89, the LED substrate 87 and the LED substrate 88 are attached to the back surface side, and the speaker unit SU is attached from the rear side (see FIG. 5).
Further, a plurality of locking claws 892 projecting rearward are provided on the rear side edge of the base member 89, and the locking claws 892 are locked at predetermined positions of the front door 1a. The base member 89 is attached to the front door 1a.

A plurality of LEDs (light emitting means) are mounted on the LED boards 87 and 88.
As shown in FIG. 6, the LED board 87 of this embodiment has LEDs mounted on both sides.
Specifically, a plurality of LEDs 871 are mounted on the surface 87a at locations corresponding to the shape of the center lamp cover 84a. Light is emitted toward the front side of the slot machine 1 to irradiate the center lamp cover 84a. It is configured to be possible.
On the other hand, an LED 872 (side view type LED) capable of emitting light in parallel to the mounting surface is mounted on the back surface 87b, and is configured to be able to irradiate an inclined portion 811 of a speaker duct 81 to be described later. .
A plurality of LEDs 881 are mounted on the surface 88a of the LED substrate 88 so that the side lamp cover 84b can be irradiated.
These LEDs 871, 872, 881 are, for example, full-color LEDs, each of which is controlled to emit light independently by the sub-control unit 20, and according to the progress of the game, for example, a moving lighting or lighting color along the left-right direction is displayed. Can be changed individually.
Moreover, the kind of LED is not restricted to this, For example, you may use bullet-type LED, LED which light-emits single color, etc.

The shielding member 90 is provided so as to cover the back surface 87b and part of the bottom surface of the LED substrate 87, and is made of a black resin having a high light absorption rate.
The shielding member 90 prevents light from the LED from entering an undesired region and prevents light leakage. For example, it has a function of preventing light emitted from the LED 871 from entering the speaker duct 81 (the inclined portion 811 or the upper surface portion 812) disposed in the vicinity.

[Speaker unit]
As shown in FIG. 7, the speaker unit SU includes a speaker duct 81, a speaker 82, a speaker cover 83, and the like.
Note that a pair of left and right speaker units SU having substantially the same configuration are provided, and in the following description, only one speaker unit SU will be described.

The speaker duct 81 is an example of a guide member according to the present invention, and is located in front of the speaker 82 and has a sound guiding function for guiding sound output from the speaker 82 to the front side of the slot machine 1.
Specifically, an acoustic passage that communicates the sound generation portion of the speaker 82 and the opening 814 is formed, and a guide space K is formed in part of the acoustic passage by the inclined portion 811, the upper surface portion 812, and the bottom surface portion 813. (See FIGS. 7 and 8).

The inclined portion 811 is an inclined surface inclined by a predetermined angle with respect to the guide space K, and is formed of a transparent member (translucent member).
The inclined portion 811 does not need to have a constant inclination angle, and may be formed so that the inclination angle changes midway. For example, it may be formed so as to be inclined in a plurality of stages, or may be formed on a curved surface.
The upper surface portion 812 is a horizontally long rectangular surface that communicates with the inclined portion 811 and is configured by a transparent member (translucent member).
The bottom surface portion 813 is a horizontally long rectangular surface that is slightly larger than the top surface portion 812 and is plated so that light can be reflected. The bottom surface portion 813 is not limited to plating processing, You may form with the raw material (for example, white and silver colored coating material, mirror surface sheet | seat material) which has the surface which can reflect light effectively.
The opening 814 is formed corresponding to the position where the speaker opening 85 is disposed, and propagates the sound output from the speaker 82 toward the front side and the side of the slot machine 1.

With such a configuration, the sound output from the speaker 82 can be propagated from the opening 814 to the front side and the side of the slot machine 1 through the guide space K (acoustic path).
In addition, a plurality of screw holes 815 are formed in the speaker unit SU, and the speaker unit SU is attached to the base member 89 by screwing from the back side of the speaker unit SU.

The speaker 82 is sound output means for outputting sound by vibrating a cone or the like, and the speaker cover 83 is a member made of a transparent resin member that can accommodate the speaker 82.
The speaker cover 83 is attached to the rear of the speaker duct 81 through the screw hole 831 together with the speaker 82 in a state where the speaker 82 is accommodated.
For this reason, even when a foreign object enters the inside of the speaker 82 (for example, the cone is broken through), the speaker cover 83 can serve as a barrier to prevent entry into the machine.

In the upper effect unit 8 configured as described above, the speaker opening 85 appears to emit light according to the progress of the game or according to the state of the slot machine 1 (eg, when an abnormality occurs).
Hereinafter, a configuration and a light emission mode for causing the speaker opening 85 to emit light will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10.

As shown in FIG. 9B and FIG. 9C, the LED substrate 87 is disposed in the vicinity of the speaker duct 81, and specifically, is positioned on the side of the inclined portion 811 of the speaker duct 81. ing. In addition, the emission part of each LED 872 provided on the LED substrate 87 is arranged to face the inclined part 811.
That is, the plurality of LEDs 872 are arranged at positions along the inclined portion 811 of the speaker duct 81, and each LED 872 is configured to irradiate light to a different part of the inclined portion 811 from the side.

With such a configuration, the light emitted from the LED 872 of the LED substrate 87 propagates as follows.
For example, as indicated by the arrows shown in FIG. 10B, the light emitted from each LED 872 is applied to different portions of the inclined portion 811, passes through the inclined portion 811 as it is, and enters the guide space K.
The light incident on the guide space K travels straight toward the bottom surface portion 813. When the light reaches the bottom surface portion 813, the light is reflected upward by the bottom surface portion 813 functioning as a reflection surface. For example, when the light traveling toward the upper surface portion 812 reaches the upper surface portion 812, the light is reflected downward.
Here, on the upper surface side of the upper surface portion 812, the bottom surface of the base member 89 subjected to plating is disposed so as to overlap (see FIG. 10B). Therefore, although the upper surface portion 812 is a translucent member, the light that has reached the upper surface portion 812 is reflected downward (bottom surface portion 813) by the bottom surface of the base member 89 that is disposed so as to overlap the upper surface side of the upper surface portion 812. Will be.
In addition, the base member 89 is also arranged so that the bottom surface of the base member 89 overlaps with a part on the upper surface side of the inclined part 811 (part other than the emission region of the LED 872), and a part of the light reaching the inclined part 811 is below ( Reflected toward the bottom surface portion 813).

Note that light may be diffused by irregularly reflecting light by forming uneven patterns on the inclined portion 811, the upper surface portion 812, and the bottom surface portion 813. Further, for example, a method of containing a diffusing member such as a white pigment or a method of stacking a light diffusing sheet for diffusing light on the inner surface may be used so that light can be easily diffused.
Alternatively, the upper surface portion 812 may be plated to reflect light.

As described above, the light incident on the guide space K is repeatedly reflected between the upper surface portion 812 and the bottom surface portion 813 and propagates in the guide space K. As a result, the entire guide space K is illuminated.
As described above, the speaker duct 81 functions as a sound guiding portion that guides sound, and also functions as a light emitting portion that emits light in the guide space K.

By illuminating the guide space K of the speaker duct 81 in this way, when the player views the speaker opening 85, the speaker opening 85 appears to emit light. That is, by illuminating the guide space K, it seems that the speaker opening 85 is also illuminated from behind and emits light.
Therefore, visually excellent effects can be given to the player, and the game can be more enjoyed.

[Lower panel unit]
Next, the lower panel unit 9 will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 11, the lower panel unit 9 includes an LED substrate 97 having a plurality of LEDs 971, an illumination light diffusion cover 95 that is disposed so as to cover the front side of the LED substrate 97, and diffuses irradiation light from the LEDs 971. A rear panel 94, a printing sheet 93 on which predetermined patterns and characters are printed, etc., a front panel 92, and a lower panel frame 91 for attaching these to the front door 1a as a unit are provided.

The LED substrate 97 is attached to the attachment plate 98 with the emitting portion facing the front side of the slot machine 1. Specifically, a plurality of LEDs 971 are arranged in a straight line on a long LED substrate 97 and provided in a plurality of rows.
Two LED substrates 97 are attached to the attachment plate 98, but the number of LED substrates 97 is not limited to two, and may be one, or three or more. Moreover, the aspect which attaches along the said arrangement | sequence may be sufficient as the rod-shaped light source manufactured by putting several LED971 in a tube.

The front panel 92 and the rear panel 94 are made of a transparent or translucent resin, and sandwich the print sheet 93 by overlapping.
Further, the front panel 92 and the rear panel 94 have similar concave shapes, and the front panel 92 and the rear panel 94 are integrated by overlapping the front convex portion of the rear panel 94 on the rear surface concave portion of the front panel 92. It becomes.

The lower panel frame 91 is a frame attached to the periphery of the front panel 92.
With the front panel 92 and the rear panel 94 integrated, the lower panel frame 91 is fitted to the periphery of the front panel 92 and is screwed from the rear panel 94 side, whereby the front panel 92, the rear panel 94, The lower panel frame 91 is integrated.
In this state, the protruding piece (not shown) of the lower panel frame 91 and the locking claw 942 of the rear panel 94 are locked to a locking hole (not shown) provided in the mounting plate 98, and from the back side of the front door 1a. The lower panel unit 9 is fixed to the lower portion of the front door 1a by screwing to the fixing boss 941 of the rear panel 94.

[Light diffusion cover]
The illumination light diffusion cover 95 is an example of a first member according to the present invention, and is a diffusion member for diffusing light. By disposing this in front of the LED 971, the front panel 92 and the rear panel are arranged. 94 is irradiated with uniform brightness through the illumination light diffusion cover 95.
The illumination light diffusion cover 95 has a concave shape, and the concave portion is arranged facing the light source side. For this reason, the light irradiated from the illumination light diffusion cover 95 is emitted in a wide range based on its shape.
The illumination light diffusing cover 95 uses, for example, a milky white translucent resin plate in which a predetermined inorganic particle or organic fine particle diffusing agent is blended in a resin such as ABS or polycarbonate, and is molded to a certain thickness. .

On the upper side of the illumination light diffusion cover 95, a pair of attachment members 96 that can attach the illumination light diffusion cover 95 to the attachment plate 98 are provided on the left and right sides.
When the illumination light diffusion cover 95 is attached to the attachment plate 98, the back surface (concave surface) of the illumination light diffusion cover 95 is directed to the attachment plate 98, and the attachment member 96 is aligned with the attachment hole 99 provided in the attachment plate 98. By fixing with a fastening member (hereinafter referred to as a screw), it can be attached to the mounting plate 98 (see FIG. 12). The illumination light diffusion cover mounting structure will be described later.

[Mounting member]
The attachment member 96 is an example of a second member according to the present invention, and is a member that can attach the illumination light diffusion cover 95 to the attachment plate 98 by screwing.
As shown in FIG. 13A and the like, the mounting member 96 includes a first insertion hole 961 and a second insertion hole 962 having different diameters in two stages, and the second insertion hole 962 has two stages. It has a larger diameter than the first insertion hole 961.
An annular first seating surface contact portion 963 is formed on the inner surface of the mounting member 96 along the circumferential direction, and an annular first seating surface 963 is formed on the outer surface of the mounting member 96 along the circumferential direction. Two seating surface contact portions 964 are formed.

The first seat surface abutting portion 963 and the second seat surface abutting portion 964 are configured such that when a predetermined screw is screwed into the mounting hole 99, the seat surface of the screw abuts.
In addition, the surface including the first seat surface contact portion 963 and the surface including the second seat surface contact portion 964 are formed to have different inclination angles (see FIG. 13A). That is, the screw that contacts and is fixed to the first seat surface contact portion 963 and the screw that contacts and is fixed to the second seat surface contact portion 964 are attached in a direction (axial direction) according to this inclination. .
The mounting member 96 includes the first seat surface contact portion 963 and the second seat surface contact portion 964 configured as described above for the following reason.

For example, there is a case where the same component is desired to be used in different types of slot machines in order to generalize the component. However, there are cases where the same component cannot be mounted on a slot machine of a different model because the inclination angle of the mounting surface on which the component is mounted differs depending on the model.
Therefore, in the present embodiment, in order to make it possible to attach the same component (illumination light diffusion cover 95) even if the attachment surfaces have different inclination angles, the first seat surface abutment having different inclination angles is attached to the attachment member 96. A contact portion 963 and a second seat surface contact portion 964 are provided.

[Illumination light diffusion cover mounting structure]
Next, the attachment structure of the illumination light diffusion cover 95 using the attachment member 96 will be described.
In the following description, the same illumination light diffusion cover 95 is attached to the attachment plate 98 (attachment hole 99) of the slot machine 1 and the attachment plate 980 (attachment hole 990) of a slot machine of a different model from the slot machine 1. Will be described as an example.
The mounting hole 99 is provided with the axis of the mounting hole 99 being substantially horizontal, while the mounting hole 990 is provided with the axis of the mounting hole 990 inclined at a predetermined angle (FIG. 13). reference). That is, an example in which the inclination of the object (attachment surface) to which the illumination light diffusion cover 95 (attachment member 96) is attached will be described.
Further, an example in which a “truss screw” is employed as the screw N1 screwed into the mounting hole 99 of the mounting plate 98 and a “bind screw” is employed as the screw N2 screwed into the mounting hole 990 of the mounting plate 980 will be described (FIG. 12, 13).

When the illumination light diffusion cover 95 is attached to the attachment plate 98, the screw N1 is screwed into the attachment hole 99 in a state where the attachment member 96 is aligned with the attachment hole 99 provided in the attachment plate 98.
Then, when the screw N1 is screwed into the attachment hole 99, the seat surface of the screw N1 contacts the second seat surface contact portion 964 (see FIG. 13B).

On the other hand, when the illumination light diffusion cover 95 is attached to the attachment plate 980, the screw N2 is screwed into the attachment hole 990 with the attachment member 96 aligned with the attachment hole 990 provided in the attachment plate 980.
When the screw N2 is screwed into the mounting hole 990, the seat surface of the screw N2 contacts the first seat surface contact portion 963 (see FIG. 13D).

Here, the screw N1 (truss screw) and the screw N2 (bind screw) have different screw head sizes. Specifically, the outer diameter of the screw head of the screw N2 is that of the screw head of the screw N1. It is formed larger than the outer diameter.
Therefore, when the screw seating surface is brought into contact with the first seating surface abutting portion 963 and the screw is fixed, the outer diameter of the screw head is smaller than the inner diameter of the second insertion hole 962 and the first insertion is made. It is preferable to use a screw N1 whose outer diameter of the screw head is larger than the inner diameter of the hole 962.
On the other hand, when the screw seat surface is brought into contact with the second seat surface abutting portion 964 to fix the screw, the screw N2 having an outer diameter of the screw head larger than the inner diameter of the second insertion hole 962 is used. Is preferred.

As described above, the screw capable of contacting the first seat surface contact portion 963 or the second seat surface contact portion 964 according to the inclination of the mounting hole (mounting surface) for mounting the mounting member 96 is provided. By screwing, the same illumination light diffusion cover 95 (attachment member 96) can be attached to other attachment surfaces with different inclinations.
That is, a screw having a different external shape (diameter of the screw head) with respect to the mounting member 96 and a location (the first seating surface contact portion 963 or the second seating surface contact portion 964) where the screw can be attached. By changing, the same illumination light diffusion cover 95 can be attached to other attachment surfaces having different inclinations.

As described above, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes the upper rendering unit 8 having the lamp unit LU, the speaker unit SU, and the like, and the LED substrate 87 on which the plurality of LEDs are provided on different surfaces, and the speaker 82. And a speaker duct 81 that forms a guide space K for guiding the sound output from the speaker 82 to the front side of the slot machine 1. The plurality of LEDs are provided on the front side of the slot machine 1. LED 871 that irradiates light to the center lamp cover 84a and LED 872 that irradiates light to the inclined portion 811 of the speaker duct 81 are included. The LED substrate 87 has the LED 871 mounted on the front surface 87a and the LED 872 mounted on the back surface 87b. ing.
With such a configuration, when the LED 872 is turned on, the light irradiated to the inclined portion 811 of the speaker duct 81 passes through the inclined portion 811 and is multiple-reflected in the guide space K, and brightens the entire guide space K. be able to. Thereby, the inside of the guide space K is illuminated, so that the speaker opening 85 is illuminated from the inside (rear), so that the player can see the speaker opening 85 emitting light.

In addition, since the light irradiated on the inclined portion 811 from the side view type LED 872 emits light in the guide space K formed in front of the speaker 82, the speaker 82 is not required to be disposed in front of the speaker 82. The front side (speaker opening 85) can be illuminated.
Furthermore, since no component such as an LED board is arranged in front of the speaker 82, a sound output range can be secured, and the sound output from the speaker 82 is blocked, so that the sound quality is deteriorated or the sound volume is lowered. There is nothing.

  Further, since the front side (speaker opening 85) of the speaker 82 is illuminated not by direct light directly emitted from the LED but by indirect light propagating through the guide space K, the LED emits light in a dot shape by direct light. Can be prevented from appearing grainy.

On the other hand, some conventional gaming machines arrange an LED board or the like so as to cover the front side of the speaker in order to illuminate the front side of the speaker.
However, in such a gaming machine, by disposing the LED board on the front side of the speaker, the propagation of sound output from the speaker is blocked by the board surface, and the volume and sound quality may be reduced.
In addition, by arranging the LED board on the front side of the speaker, the LED is directly visible to the player, so the LED appears to emit light in a dot-like manner, giving a grainy appearance and deteriorating appearance. was there.
Furthermore, if an LED board is arranged on the rear side of the gaming machine to avoid this point light emission, the speaker is also arranged on the rear side, so that the volume and quality of the sound output from the speaker may be reduced. there were.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to solve all or part of such problems that the conventional gaming machine should improve.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the LED 871 for irradiating the lamp cover 84 and the LED 872 for irradiating the front of the speaker 82 (speaker opening 85) are provided on the same substrate.
Specifically, a plurality of LEDs 871 for irradiating the center lamp cover 84a are provided on the front surface 87a of the LED substrate 87, and a plurality of LEDs 872 for irradiating the speaker opening 85 are provided on the back surface 87b of the LED substrate 87. ing.
With such a configuration, both the lamp cover 84 and the front of the speaker 82 can be made to emit light with a single substrate, so that a dedicated LED substrate for irradiating the front of the speaker 82 (speaker opening 85) is separately provided. There is no need to provide it, and the limited space in the machine can be used effectively, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

The LED 871 provided on the front surface 87a of the LED board 87 emits light toward the front side of the slot machine 1, while the LED 872 provided on the back surface 87b emits light toward the side of the slot machine 1. Exit.
With this configuration, for example, even when the object to be irradiated is adjacent, such as the center lamp cover 84a and the speaker opening 85, the light emitted from the LED 871 and the speaker opening 85 for causing the center lamp cover 84a to emit light. The light emitted from the LED 872 to emit light does not interfere with each other.
Therefore, it is possible to ensure visibility, and it is not necessary to separately provide a dedicated LED substrate, and the manufacturing cost can be suppressed.

Further, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes the mounting member 96, so that the same illumination light diffusion cover 95 can be used in different types of slot machines, and the parts can be generalized.
In addition, the cost and productivity of the lower panel unit 8 can be improved.

The preferred embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention has been described above, but the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention. Needless to say.
For example, in the embodiment related to the speaker front illumination described above, the upper effect unit 8 has been described as an example, but the present invention can also be applied to other devices (for example, a lower dish unit including a speaker). Can achieve the same effect.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment relating to the attachment of the illumination light diffusion cover, the illumination light diffusion cover 95 of the lower panel unit 8 has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the apparatus attached to the front side of the slot machine 1 It can be applied to a cover member provided in (for example, a middle panel unit, an upper panel unit, a payout table unit). Further, the present invention is not limited to a device attached to the front side of the slot machine 1 and can be applied to various cover members provided in the slot machine 1. In this case, the same effect can be obtained.

  Further, in the above-described embodiments relating to the attachment of the illumination light diffusion cover, the case where the attachment member 96 is provided integrally with the illumination light diffusion cover 95 has been described, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and may be a separate member.

In the present embodiment, the present invention is applied to a slot machine, but can also be applied to other gaming machines such as a pachinko (for example, ball slot).
The present invention can also be applied to a so-called enclosed game machine that can execute a game using a pseudo game medium in a data format without using actual game media such as medals and game balls.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Slot machine 1a Front door 8 Upper stage production unit SU Speaker unit 81 Speaker duct 811 Inclined part 812 Upper surface part 813 Bottom surface part 814 Opening K Guide space 82 Speaker LU Lamp unit 84a Center lamp cover 84b Side lamp cover 85 Speaker opening part 87 LED board 871 LED
872 LED
9 Lower panel unit 95 Illumination light diffusion cover 96 Mounting member 961 First insertion hole 962 Second insertion hole 963 First seating surface contact portion 964 Second seating surface contact portion 98 Mounting plate 99 Mounting hole N1 Screw (truss screw)
N2 screw (bind screw)

Claims (6)

In a gaming machine comprising a sound output means capable of outputting a sound in relation to the progress of the game and a plurality of light emitting means capable of emitting light in relation to the progress of the game.
A substrate on which the light emitting means are provided on different surfaces;
A decorative member provided on the front side of the gaming machine;
A guide member provided in front of the sound output means and forming a guide space for guiding the sound output from the sound output means to the front side of the gaming machine;
With
The plurality of light emitting means includes a first light emitting means for irradiating the decorative member with light, and a second light emitting means for irradiating the guide member with light,
The gaming machine, wherein the substrate is provided with the first light emitting means on one surface and the second light emitting means on the other surface. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein at least a part of the guide member is configured by a translucent member that guides light to the guide space by irradiation from the second light emitting unit. At least a part of the guide member is configured by an inclined portion inclined by a predetermined angle with respect to the guide space,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the inclined portion is irradiated by the second light emitting means. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the second light emitting means includes a plurality, and each irradiates light to different portions of the inclined portion. The substrate is provided in the vicinity of the guide member,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the second light emitting unit is configured by a side-view type LED and irradiates the guide member from a side. A first member arranged to cover a predetermined part of the gaming machine;
The first member includes a second member that can be attached to a predetermined attachment surface using a fastening member,
The second member is
When attaching the first member to a first seating surface abutting portion on which the seating surface of the fastening member abuts when attaching the first member to the mounting surface, and another mounting surface having an inclination angle different from that of the mounting surface And a second seating surface abutting portion with which the seating surface of the fastening member abuts,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the first seating surface contact portion and the second seating surface contact portion have different inclination angles.

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